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CHOPARD EARRINGS,
$60,600, AND NECKLACE,
$710,000 JACQUEMUS
“LE SAO” TOP, $545, FROM
PARLOUR X. SEE PAGE 150
FOR STOCKISTS
(CLOCKWISE FROM TOP)
OLE LYNGGAARD
COPENHAGEN “WINTER
FROST” WHITE-GOLD AND
DIAMOND EARRING (SOLD
SEPARATELY), $2675, WITH
SMALL PENDANT (SOLD
SEPARATELY), $5150, AND
MEDIUM EARRING WITH
DETACHABLE PENDANT
(SOLD SEPARATELY), $21,400
HARDY BROTHERS
PLATINUM AND DIAMOND
NECKLACE, $108,000
CANTURI “GEOMETRIC”
WHITE-GOLD AND
DIAMOND NECKLACE,
$120,000 CHOPARD
EARRINGS, $70,430
CARTIER “LOVE” WHITE-
GOLD AND DIAMOND
BRACELET, $61,500
CALLEIJA “BLACK ORCHID”
BLACK- AND WHITE-
DIAMOND AND BLUE-
AND PINK-SAPPHIRE
RING, $55,000
photogr aphy by GUY BAILEY
styling by INEZ GARCIA hair and make-up by NISHA VAN BERKEL
Rock stars
(MODEL’S RIGHT HAND)
CHOPARD “TEMPTATION”
RING, $78,700 (MODEL’S
LEFT HAND, FROM LEFT
TO RIGHT) GREGORY
JEWELLERS “SANTA
MARIA” WHITE-GOLD,
AQUAMARINE AND
DIAMOND RING, $28,100
LINNEYS WHITE-GOLD,
PEARL AND DIAMOND
RING, $4250 PASPALEY
“DOLCE” AUSTRALIAN
SOUTH SEA PEARL AND
DIAMOND BRACELET,
$98,800 GEORG JENSEN
“SMITHY” SILVER CUFF,
$1275 TIFFANY & CO.
“TIFFANY CIRCLET”
PLATINUM AND
DIAMOND BRACELET,
$26,900 JACQUEMUS
“LE SAO” DRESS, $855,
FROM PARLOUR X
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(MODEL’S RIGHT ARM,
FROM TOP) CALLEIJA
AMETHYST AND DIAMOND
RING, $18,500 CARTIER
“PANTHÈRE DE CARTIER”
DIAMOND, EMERALD AND
ONYX BRACELET, $123,000
CANTURI “GEOMETRIC”
CUFF, $22,000, AND
“REGINA” MOONSTONE,
BLACK SAPPHIRE,
DIAMOND AND RUBY
BRACELET, $18,500
(MODEL’S LEFT ARM, FROM
TOP) CANTURI “STELLA”
DIAMOND AND GREEN
TOURMALINE RING, $36,000
TIFFANY & CO. “OUT OF
RETIREMENT” DIAMOND
CUFF, $53,000 BULGARI
“BULGARI BULGARI”
PINK-GOLD, CARNELIAN,
MALACHITE, LAPIS AND
MOTHER-OF-PEARL
BRACELET, $4760
BALENCIAGA DRESS,
$3755, FROM PARLOUR X
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(FROM TOP LEFT)
CANTURI “CUBISM”
WHITE-GOLD AND
DIAMOND RING, $59,000
GEORG JENSEN “FUSION”
WHITE-GOLD AND
DIAMOND RING, $16,500
CHAUMET “JOSÉPHINE
AIGRETTE” WHITE-GOLD
AND DIAMOND RING,
$11,400 MONDIAL PINK
DIAMOND ATELIER
“GISELLE” WHITE-GOLD
AND WHITE- AND
PINK-DIAMOND RING,
$65,000 J FARREN-PRICE
“GRACE” PLATINUM AND
DIAMOND RING, $117,800
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(CLOCKWISE FROM
TOP LEFT) CALLEIJA
”CHAMPAGNE” PLATINUM
AND PINK- AND WHITE-
DIAMOND EARRINGS,
$29,800 VAN CLEEF
& ARPELS “MAGIC
ALHAMBRA” WHITE-GOLD
AND DIAMOND EARRINGS,
$60,000 BULGARI
“SERPENTI” WHITE-GOLD,
DIAMOND AND EMERALD
EARRINGS, $34,800
OPAL MINDED OPAL AND
DIAMOND EARRINGS,
$121,000 PASPALEY “EDEN”
AUSTRALIAN SOUTH
SEA PEARL AND WHITE-,
BLACK- AND BROWN-
DIAMOND EARRINGS,
$35,680 HARDY BROTHERS
WHITE-GOLD, OPAL AND
SAPPHIRE EARRINGS,
$28,999
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(FROM TOP) TIFFANY &
CO. “TIFFANY HARDWEAR”
WHITE-GOLD AND
DIAMOND RING, $14,900
CHAUMET “LIENS
SÉDUCTION” WHITE-GOLD
AND DIAMOND RING,
$24,140 GUCCI “FLORA”
WHITE-GOLD AND
DIAMOND RING, $6780
CANTURI “GEOMETRIC”
WHITE-GOLD AND
DIAMOND CUFF, $98,000
GUCCI JACKET, $7125,
AND SKIRT, $1415
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Beauty SpotsBeauty Spots
AucklandAucklandThe City of Sails is no slouch in theThe City of Sails is no slouch in the
salon stakes. Melissa Williams-Kingsalon stakes. Melissa Williams-King uncovers the best places to pamperuncovers the best places to pamper
your face, body and hair.your face, body and hair.
Best blow-dr y
DRY & TEAAt this ultra-feminine salon
(dryandtea.com) you can choose
from a list of wash-and-blow styles,
such as New York Femme (soft,
loose curls) or The Milan (sleek and
straight), or save time with a chic
bun or braid on dry hair. While your
tresses are being transformed,
indulge in teas, sweet treats or
bubbles. There are three locations;
Newmarket is the original, while
Britomart and the flagship City
Works Depot are both in the CBD.
Best nails
HM NAILSOwner Lisa Hinchcliff is an
experienced podiatrist who
uses quality OPI and SpaRitual
polishes as well as hospital-grade
sterilisation techniques in her nail
salons, which are combined with
a podiatry clinic. Her Remuera
and Ellerslie salons (hmnails.co.nz)
are sleek and minimalist.
Best facial
THE FACIALISTAshleigh Scott has a deliberately
low-tech, hands-on approach
at her City Works Depot clinic
(thefacialist.co.nz) – you won’t find
a list of treatments here because
everything is tailored to each client.
Scott makes her own Tribeca Skin
Tonics with organic oils and uses
and sells products by Osmosis,
Dermaviduals, Coola and Janesce.
She stocks dietary supplements
and herbal teas, too, all in the
name of holistic skin health.
Best massage
EAST DAY SPATucked inside the five-star Skycity
Grand Hotel in the CBD, this
serene space (eastdayspa.com)
is a long-time favourite of beauty
editors for its extensive range of
treatments but most people go
there for the massages. Balinese
acupressure massage is the house
speciality and the business also has
outposts on the Indonesian island.
Best waxing
OFF & ONFounder Nicky Shore revolutionised
Auckland’s hair-removal scene in
2008 with the opening of her now
thriving business (offandon.co.nz).
The aim was to make the process
more professional and, dare we say
it, almost enjoyable (a wall switch
signifies when you’re ready for the
therapist to enter, which feels more
dignified). Shore’s three salons
in Newmarket, Britomart and
Takapuna specialise in Brazilians
– using special store-made wax –
and laser hair removal.
rs.
OPI INFINITE SHINE 2
NAIL LACQUER IN
“NOW MUSEUM,
NOW YOU DON’T”, $23,
DAVIDJONES.COM.AU
GHD AIR HAIR DRYER,
$200, GHDHAIR.COM.AU$200, GHDHAIR.COM.AU
Dry & Tea at City Works Depot
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TRIUMPH & DISASTER PONSONBY
POMADE, $36, AND OLD FASHIONED
SHAVE CREAM, $28, MENSBIZ.COM.AU
Maloney’s Barber Shop
(above); Barkers’ Groom
Room, where you can
shop, sip and shave
His.
treatment is The Whisky Sour,
which includes a haircut, shave,
facial massage and steam, plus a
complimentary soft drink or water.
For a faster fix, try The Gin Rickey,
a cutthroat shave with a hot
towel. Then you can sample the
in-house coffee and shopping.
Best massage
CHUAN SPA This wellness haven (chuanspa.
co.nz) in the Cordis hotel has an
outdoor pool deck, sauna, herbal
steam room, ice bath and “snail
shower” (an S-shaped, mosaic-
tiled tunnel of multiple face- and
waist-level jets that you walk
through). For a full hour of zen, try
the Chuan Executive Indulgence
treatment, which uses the spa’s
own line of oils and scrubs to
invigorate hands, feet and scalp.
Best for beards
MALONEY’S BARBER SHOPThis traditional barber shop
(maloneys.co.nz) near Victoria
Park in the CBD is an institution in
Auckland. Customers are willing
to queue for hours for a haircut
(although you can phone ahead to
book a virtual spot in the queue)
and shaves are by appointment.
Thankfully, a booking app is in
the works. Decorated with sports
memorabilia and sci-fi posters, the
salon has a man-cave atmosphere
and stocks a multitude of beard
oils and balms from brands such as
Primal Rituals, JS Sloane, Suavecito
and Lambert’s Luscious. Owner
Julian Maloney, a barber for more
than 20 years, sponsors the NZ
Beard & Moustache Competition.
Best facial
ABOUT MANLast year, About Face, an
established Auckland chain of
clinics, devoted a space to men’s
skin care (aboutman.co.nz).
Clients can relax with a beer,
whisky or sparkling water in the
new spin-off in Ponsonby, which
specialises in skin issues such as
shaving irritation, ingrown hairs,
redness, red veins and large
pores. The clinic primarily uses
Ultraceuticals products but also
stocks cult local brand Triumph
& Disaster. There are facials on
offer – for clear skin, the one-hour
Cut and Polish includes a softening
clinical peel and extractions – as
well as treatments such as light
therapy and hair reduction.
Best haircut
ROOM 104 GROOMING LOUNGEFive years ago, inspired by the
hidden-away bars he’d seen
in New York and Melbourne,
Hanan James opened Room 104
Grooming Lounge (room104.co.nz)
with his brother, hairdresser Jay.
Complete with vintage barber
chairs, kauri timber beams and
floor-to-ceiling windows, the
loft-style six-chair salon on the
first floor of a downtown heritage
building is a magnet for corporate
and creative types seeking a great
cut in a club-like atmosphere.
Best shave
BARKERS’ GROOM ROOMSituated inside the fashion brand’s
Ponsonby concept store and café,
Good Company, the newest Groom
Room (barkersonline.co.nz) offers
a full menu of cuts and shaves in a
four-chair salon. The most indulgent
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ACETATE HANDLE COMB,
ABOUT $81, MRPORTER.COM
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DISCOVERING THE RHINEFrom the Dutch city of Amsterdam
to Wiesbaden in Germany, Avalon
Waterways’ (avalonwaterways.
com.au) Active Discovery on the
Rhine (8 to 15 July) is dedicated
to developing good habits – along
one of Europe’s most scenic rivers.
Heading south on the Rhine,
Avalon Felicity takes you to 11 ports,
including Düsseldorf and Boppard
near the World Heritage-listed
Rhine Gorge. Wherever you stop,
you’ll have a roster of active
pursuits at your disposal. Borrow
a bike and explore cobblestoned
streets or lace up your running
shoes and traverse the countryside.
Last year the cruise company
announced the introduction
across the fleet of Avalon Fresh,
a collection of wholesome and
nutritious menu items with
reduced calorie counts.
Wellness
Sea change Cruising is associated with buffets and days of inactivity but a new breed of
luxury ship is taking care of your mind, body and spirit. By Natasha Dragun.
ILLUSTR ATIONS BY AMY HEYCOCK
Enchanting Danube Boutique river-cruise company Uniworld (uniworld.com) realised early that not every onboard meal needs to be laden with kilojoules and was a pioneer in introducing its Travelling Lite menu of vegetarian and low-kilojoule dishes. You can look forward to those on the 10-day Enchanting Danube & Prague itinerary (departing 17 June), which cruises Europe’s second-longest river from Budapest to Passau, Germany, with a side-trip to Prague. There are plenty of stops, including Vienna and Bratislava, where you’ll have the chance to stretch your legs on biking and hiking excursions (pick up your Nordic walking poles before you disembark). Between ports, make the most of SS Maria Theresa’s wellness coach and fitness classes, including yoga and the Five Tibetan Rites exercises that stretch every muscle.
African odysseyDeparting from the South African
city of Cape Town on 21 February
2019, Seabourn’s (seabourn.com)
South Africa & the Skeleton Coast
journey takes you on an epic 12-day
return trip around the Cape of
Good Hope. The cruise line recently
teamed up with Dr Andrew Weil,
a pioneer in integrative medicine,
to roll out a health and wellbeing
strategy that extends to the
company’s enrichment program.
Between ports – including Mossel
Bay in South Africa and Lüderitz
in Namibia – you can join yoga
and meditation sessions aboard
Seabourn Sojourn, plus attend
seminars on topics such as
happiness and healing or mindful
meditation. You can also organise
one-on-one consultations. Make
the most of the spa with hot-stone
massages and treatments that
involve bamboo.
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All aboard for AlaskaNumerous studies have shown the positive impact on your mental health of being in the wilderness – and there’s no place as wild as Alaska. UnCruise Adventures (uncruise.com) makes the most of the American state’s dramatic scenery on its seven-night Glacier Bay fitness and yoga experience aboard Safari Endeavour. The round trip from Juneau (departing 2 September) takes you through Glacier Bay National Park, a 1.3-million-hectare biosphere reserve that’s home to humpback whales, brown bears and puffins. See the landscape up close on kayaking and paddleboarding tours or stay on dry land for sunrise yoga and walking meditations. Between ports, wellness experts host presentations on mindfulness and fitness and small-group workshops on nutrition.
America ahoyThe calming hues of the Caribbean
Sea are the backdrop for Crystal
Cruises’ (crystalcruises.com) 14-day
Colonial Charms sojourn. Departing
New York on 25 October, luxe
cruise ship Crystal Symphony
hops between blissful island ports
such as Ocho Rios in Jamaica and
Bimini in the Bahamas, making
a maiden call at the Florida city of
Cape Canaveral before docking in
Fort Lauderdale. On at-sea days,
take advantage of the roster of
activities that are part of the cruise
line’s themed Mind, Body & Spirit
journeys. In addition to daily yoga,
Pilates and chi-energising classes,
you can borrow weighted vests to
up the intensity of walkathons with
the sports director. A new addition
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Offered on sailings around the
Mediterranean, the schedule of
land tours includes meditation in
Corfu and yoga in Sicily. Book the
10-night Tutti Italia journey from
Rome to Venice (departing 1 June)
on Seven Seas Voyager and you
can add a Roman bathing session
in the Italian city of Sorrento,
with the thermal springs, mineral
baths and saunas said to improve
everything from blood pressure
to mood. The ship is also home to
one of the most forward-thinking
health facilities on the high seas,
Canyon Ranch SpaClub, where
you can book rejuvenating rituals
or personal training classes in the
fitness centre.
ASIAN EXPEDITIONSilversea’s (silversea.com) 14-day
Bali-to-Phuket cruise (departing
9 September) lets you combine
the thrill of exploration with a
holistic approach to rejuvenation.
On upscale expedition ship Silver
Discoverer, you’ll sail north-west
from Bali, stopping at Anak
Krakatoa, Padang and Banda
Aceh before reaching Thailand.
Snorkel between islets, trek to
Mount Bromo, an active volcano
in East Java, and stroll through
the Sumatran jungle, where
endangered orangutans live.
On board, continue your fitness
journey with the activities included
in Silversea’s wellness program,
including yoga, Pilates and
aquarobics, as well as workouts
designed by Technogym. Healthy
dining options are also available
and crew members can organise
nutritional consultations or spa
treatments such as a seaweed
body wrap.
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to the ship is the Fitness Garden,
where alfresco exercise equipment
is strategically placed to resemble
sculptures when not in use. The
wellness offering is rounded out by
seminars on diet and nutrition, as
well as access to healthy smoothies
and green juices.
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Books from the Canadian Centre
for Architecture
When asked to name designers they admire, the Pearts usually
turn to architecture and interiors before fashion. Dexter
says the CCA museum (cca.qc.ca) sells one of the best selections
of coffee-table books in the city and he never leaves without picking up something new.
CERAMICS BY HUGO DIDIERThis local ceramicist crafts
kitchenwares that pay homage
to commonplace items while
questioning them (hugodidier.
com). The Pearts particularly
like Didier’s poutine bowls and
“Moyen Café” cup.
CHOCOLATS GENEVIÈVE GRANDBOISThese high-quality handmade
chocolates (chocolatsgg.com)
come in a range of packaging,
including leather cubes and metal
boxes. Corporate gift-givers can
have the labels customised.
3/4 oz. cocktail syrups
If you like the cocktails at Majestique and Montréal Plaza, you can take home the syrups – cola, ginger ale and tonic – from this local brand (34oztonicmaison.com). The signature syrup, Tonic Maison, is made with cinchona bark, which gives it an amber colour.
SUGAR SHACK AU PIED
DE COCHON COOKBOOK In addition to this ode to maple
syrup by Martin Picard, Au Pied
de Cochon restaurant (aupiedde
cochon.ca) on Duluth Avenue sells
tasty souvenirs such as flavoured
salts, apple jelly and maple vinegar.
Concrete sculptures sculptures by David by David
p
Umemoto Umemoto
The Peart brothers The Peart brothers are taken with this are taken with this
architect and sculptor’s architect and sculptor’s geometric creations geometric creations
(davidumemoto.com). (davidumemoto.com). “His works are a great “His works are a great way to remember the way to remember the Brutalist architecture Brutalist architecture
of the city,” says Byron. of the city,” says Byron. Design Passport
MontréalByron and Dexter Peart, the twins who founded leather-goods label Want Les Essentiels, know just where to find quirky items in their Canadian home town.
Compiled by Alison Boleyn
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