TM POLO OCTOBER 2015 VOLUME 52

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POLO

17 OCTOBER 2015, LOS ANGELES, U.S.A.

The Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic kicked off on a beautiful sunny day with award winning ac-

tor Cheyenne Jackson singing the National Anthem and Victoria Justice throwing in the ball to start

the match. The scenic Will Rogers State Historic Park saw over 5000 spectators watch the match

between Black Watch, headed by Nacho Figueras and Veuve Clicquot team, captained by Marcos

Llambias. The exciting action packed game saw Figueras’ wife Delfina Blaquier play alongside her

husband for the first time ever. Leading her team to a 9-5 victory, Delfina was awarded the M.V.P.

It was a fun-filled day as guests’ sipped champagne while watching the match. A host of famous fac-

es including Gwyneth Paltrow, Brittany Snow, January Jones, Scott Foley, Selma Blair and Jamie

Charoen were spotted among the guests who attended the event.

THE TEAMS

VEUVE CLICQUOT

Athena Malin

Sterling Giannico

Marcos Llambias

Tom Barrack

BLACK WATCH

Delfina Blaquier

Javier Tanoira

Nacho Figueras

Tom Barrack

Nacho Figueras in action

Singer Jamie Charoen Camilla Belle, Selma Blair & January Jones

Set in the backdrop of Hollywood Hill

M.V.P. Delfina Blaquier

Features

APP TRAP

COFFEE-TABLE

PLAYER WATCH

AUCTION NEWS

MUST READ

SNIPPET

Mark Twain

Connoisseur File

FLAVOUR

RADHIKA DHARIWAL

by DESIGN

NATHAN HUTCHINS

WATCH WORLD

MITRAJIT BHATTACHARYA

FINE WINE

MAGANDEEP SINGH

STYLE FILE

RAGHAVENDRA RATHORE

Events

VEUVE CLICQUOT POLO

TORTUGAS OPEN

AMERICA’S CUP

HAUTE Tortugas Open, October 2015, Argentina

World #1 Adolfo Cambiaso of La Dolfina claims a foul off Gonzalo Pieres of Ellerstina

Pics Credit: Matias Callejo/ AAP

25th

to 29th

November

The official National Champion-

ship of Polo --- the highest level

of the sport played in the country.

The oldest and most coveted

prize in Indian Polo -- A trophy

SUNDAY, 22ND NOVEMBER

JAIPUR POLO GROUND, NEW DELHI

The Argentine Triple Crown, the world's most important polo series began with

the Tortugas Open. Six team’s of upto 34 to 40 goals participated in the first

jewel of the Triple Crown which includes the Hurlingham Open and the Argen-

tine Open. The 75th Tortugas Open was a repeat of last year’s final with La

Dolfina taking on Ellerstina yet again and the result was the same as La Dolfina

reinforced their dominance over their opponents to lift trophy by 11 goals to 9.

The match began with Ellerstina taking a 2-1 lead after the first seven minutes

of play after which they matched La Dolfina goal for goal in the second chukkar

to maintain a 4-3 advantage. The match turned in the third chukkar with La

Dolfina scoring three goals to take a 6-4 lead. After half-time, Facundo Pieres

had several chances to take the lead again for his team but he missed six penalties hence the 40 goal La Dolfina

quartet ended up victorious for the third consecutive year.

Adolfo Cambiaso who scored ten goals earned M.V.P. honours for his performance and ‘Chocolate’, his bay geld-

ing was named the Best Polo Pony. Now La Dolfina has eight more games to win the Triple Crown, four at the

Hurlingham Open and four at the Argentine Open.

by DESIGN

The number of ultra-high net worth individuals globally continues to increase and they are more likely than ever to be self-made individuals rather than inheritors of family for-

tunes; probably younger and grown up with technology. In developing concepts for luxury apartments, villas and penthouses in India or for Indians abroad, we have dubbed

these new purchasers of luxury “metropolitan connoisseurs”. They are as familiar with the haute couture of Milan, the literary scene in New York and the art shows in

London as they are with the aesthetic and cultural traditions of the cities they live in.

One of the most interesting things about working with Indian clients is that many of the families are multi-

generational. They buy adjacent apartments to each other and get them linked in a way to allow family time together, but at the

same time allow privacy to the older and younger generations. One of the clients in India had bought a painting by a famous contemporary

artist they had long admired and we had to design an entire room around it. Another Indian client who has bought a historic building in Lon-

don wants to restore the grandeur and charm of the building, but at the same time bring in some Indian touch by adding colour to

it. Wet kitchens and puja rooms are other unique features of Indian homes!

It is often said that in our busy, crowded world, luxury is space and time. It is also about engaging the heart as well as the eye with thoughtful

design that creates layers of experiences.

NATHAN HUTCHINS is a partner at The Gallery HBA, London and has worked with a number of private clients and developers in India.

THE TEAMS

+ 9

+ 9

+ 9

+ 8

+35

+ 8

+ 9

+ 9

+ 9

+35

ALEGRÍA

Cristian Laprida

Hilario Ulloa

Lucas Monteverde

Frederick Mannix

+10

+ 9

+10

+10

+39

ELLERSTINA

Pablo Pieres

Nicolás Pieres

Gonzalo Pieres

Facundo Pieres

+ 8

+ 8

+ 9

+ 9

+34

LA AGUADA LAS MONJITAS

Ignacio Toccalino

Sebastián Merlos

Eduardo N Astrada

Alejandro N Astrada

LA AGUADA

Agustín Merlos

Guillermo Terrera

Guillermo Caset

Ignacio N Astrada

+10

+10

+10

+10

+40

+ 8 + 9

+ 8

+ 9

+34

CHAPALEUFÚ

Alberto Heguy

Ignacio Heguy

Bautista Heguy

Eduardo Heguy

LA DOLFINA

Adolfo Cambiaso

David Sterling

Pablo MacDonough

Juan Martin Nero

Oft thought as an October food--best for wintery soups, pies and of course carving during Halloween--Pumpkin is a food that has recently broken out of its mould.

Just as global coffee juggernaut Starbucks' introduced the pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin seems to have piqued the interest of chefs and cuisines around the world.

Pumpkin's versatility in being able to be incorporated into both sweet and savoury dishes has led to chefs experimenting with the food in

many fun, rustic ways. For instance, Justin Brunetti's Pizzetteria Brunetti in New York has introduced a delicious village-style Pumpkin

Pizza. Here Brunetti tops his 48 hour fermented pizza dough with a thick spread of pumpkin and walnut puree, topped with salty

burrata and sweet gorgonzola dolce, with torn pancetta bits tossed on top with a healthy sprinkle of sea salt and olive oil. Justin Chapple,

famous Food and Wine contributor, does a fun yet elegant pasta with creamy pumpkin sauce, where the flavour of the earthy pumpkin is

rounded by crushed hazelnuts, cut with the piquant of chives and folded with the creamy richness of mascarpone for a really well balanced dish, textured

and complex dish. And for something quite special yet easy, uber celebrity chef Marco Pierre White does a pumpkin soup from Japanese pumpkins,

which bleed an aromatic melon-like water, carrot for a touch of sweetness, cream for smoothness and parmesan for its salty goodness, topped with fresh

black pepper.

So this season, pick the pumpkin on a menu--be it a soup, main course or dessert. Not only is the food packed with fibre, Vitamin A and C, it

also forms an incredible base that can be layered with a variety of flavours--from spicy, to sweet, to salty to citric. And, no matter what pumpkin dish you pick, pair with the cock-

tail classic Bobby Burns whose warm notes from scotch, vermouth and Benedictine will compliment the flavours of pumpkin, nuts, sweet and salt perfectly. So eat, sip and enjoy... and, don't

say no to that pumpkin pie!

RADHIKA DHARIWAL, owns Delhi-based cocktail bar, PCO, and private member’s club and restaurant, A Ta Maison (ATM). She is also a children’s book author.

FLAVOUR

PO LO

29 SEPTEMBER TO 17 OCTOBER 2015, PILAR, ARGENTINA

APP TRAP

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confirmed & guaranteed! The App provides service currently

connecting New York to Los Angeles & New York to south Florida & will be

soon connecting San Francisco with Los Angeles, New York & Las Vegas.

The Conrad Concierge app is designed for use before or dur-

ing a stay at one of the group's 24 hotels. Pre-arrival services

include the option to skip check-in, request a babysitter or a

feather pillow, or order something to be waiting in your room.

Once there, use the app to reserve a restaurant table or send the human

concierge a request. By focusing on the individual, Conrad offers guests a

world of style, service and connection in gateway cities and exclusive lei-

sure destinations around the world.

Fast paced action during the final match with David Sterling on the ball

Pics Credit: Matias Callejo/ AAP

Juan Martin Nero & Nicolas Pieres go for the ball

Victorious La Dolfina with the trophy

MARITIME

18 OCTOBER 2015, HAMILTON, BERMUDA

The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series is a racing circuit featuring the best sailors in the world, competing on foiling,

wing-sailed 45ft catamarans. The crowds witnessed fierce rivalry between the six boats who raced on Super Sunday in Ber-

muda. A total of three races were held and they were all won by different teams with Oracle Team USA winning the first race.

In the second race Artemis Racing from Sweden crashed into an umpire boat just before the race began. However, they

scrambled to fix their boat and made an impressive showing by winning the second race, and Emirates Team NZ claimed vic-

tory in the third race.

Following all three races, it was Artemis Racing who claimed overall victory as they had 52 points. Following close behind

was, Emirates Team with 50 points and Oracle Team came in third with 48 points.

THE FRENCH WAY WITH DESIGN

By Betty Lou Phillips

A new look is emerging in France’s apart-

ments as well as in its imposing chateaux &

country manors. Along with signature pieces

of national identity such as finely crafted

wood pieces, splendid mirrors, and

grandmère’s well cared for linens - European

mid-century modern furnishings also adorn

settings in this age of merging sensibilities.

Available in Italian, English, Chinese and Japanese, the new book PANERAI tells the story of the past and present of the Florentine high

quality sports watchmaking brand Officine Panerai, which in just a few years has transformed what was a niche product for collectors

into a global brand which is among the most sought after by enthusiasts throughout the world.

Published by the Italian publishing house Marsilio and created with the editorial coordination of the Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art, the

book respects the identity of the brand with its elegant, simple yet sophisticated graphic design, its exquisite attention to detail, and the richness

and originality of its content. It consists of five essays covering five different aspects of the identity of Officine Panerai, each one written by a different author.

For more than ten years Officine Panerai has renewed its historic link with the world of the sea, which originated when it supplied instruments to the Italian Navy,

not only creating specialized timepieces but also promoting the culture of classic yachts, those unique examples of beauty, history, craftsmanship and exclusivity.

The essays by the five authors are accompanied by photographs of extraordinary beauty and

evocativeness, covering various times and places as they retrace the steps which brought the

Panerai legend into being. The period watches and contemporary ones are the main stars,

but the fields covered of the volume range from masterpieces of Renaissance timekeeping to the icons of interna-

tional design of the 1930s, from images of Florence in the late 19th century to those of classic sailing yachts

which take part each year in the races of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge. The visual content is further en-

hanced by the original contributions of Victor Togliani, one of the best known Italian illustrators, who has made some 20

evocative line drawings for the volume, examples of a poetic and visionary realism.

MITRAJIT BHATTACHARYA, Publisher & President, Chitralekha Group and President, The Horologists.

WATCH WORLD

STYLE file

Pure class & classic simplicity define this original thoroughbred from the de-

signer’s collection. The jacket ’s classic cut is styled to ensure a trim straight-

backed look that not only enhances the body-silhouette but also emanates elegance

adding a regal flair to your persona.

To add a dash of ruggedness to this bandhgala’s majestic appeal, we recom-

mend combining it with a pair of well fitted denims & brandishing it with a flourish worthy of its roy-

al bearing. We assure you that this combination will stand you in good stead on any occasion, be it

a winter lunch party at the farm or a soiree at the penthouse gazebo.

RAGHAVENDRA RATHORE is a true lifestyle merchant and the man who has put the Bandgala Jacket on

the world map.

Panerai Marsilio Book – Victor Togliani Drawing

The fleet during the second race

Artemis Racing in action

Team Artemis celebrate their win Fireworks at the opening ceremony

Simran began playing polo at the age of 14. Now a +5 goaler,

Simran is always seen on the field sporting Jindal Panther col-

ours. A regular member of the Indian National Team, he has rep-

resented the country in four consecutive Polo World Cups. The

dynamic forward has won the holy grail of Indian polo – The Indi-

an Open Polo Championship a massive 5 times. Simran is mar-

ried to the lovely Francesca who is always seen cheering on her

husband at every game from the side-lines. They have recently

been blessed with a baby boy; Veer, a future polo player in the

making, perhaps!

PLAYER WATCH

WATCH...!

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AUCTION NEWS

Horses by the seminal Pakistani artist, Ismail

Gulgee sold for £86,500 (INR 85,95,217) at the

Bonhams Modern & Contemporary South Asian

Art auction in London. Lapis Lazuli mosaic works

such as this are rarely seen at auction. Estimated

between £70,000 to £90,000 the artwork led the

sale.

The Sotheby’s Finest and Rarest Wines sale in

London totalled sales of £769,437. The top lot of

the sale was a 9-bottle lot of Château Haut Brion

1961, which sold for £11,515 (INR 11,57,805).

The 9 bottles exceeded their pre-sale estimate

of £7,200 - £8,500.

An extremely fine and very rare Patek Philippe went under

the hammer for US$293,000 (INR 19,06,69,68) at the

Christie’s Imported Watches sale in Dubai. The stainless

steel cushion-shaped split seconds chronograph wrist-

watch with Breguet numerals, was the top lot of the sale.

HAUT E

7 OCTOBER 2015, NEW DELHI, INDIA

Taking swim and resort wear to a new level, designer duo Shivan and

Narresh showcased an array of saucy and bold designs at the Amazon India

Fashion Week this month in Delhi.

The show was crafted in association with a luxury bath brand Kohler along

with the popular names of Indian fashion industry. Dubbed as modern, mini-

malist and sophisticated, the collection - a combination of calming colour pal-

ette and slender silhouettes - caught the imagination of the audience. The

brand was first launched in Cannes 'Mare Di Moda’ with 100% stitch free

swim line.

FINE WINE

For the longest time, wine was considered a European entity. Even when settlers went and established colonies, they tried to emulate the

wines of their respective motherlands. But the ‘mother’ ostracised her distant children, refusing to recognise their quality or potential.

Many decades and some very special blind tastings later, the wines of the New World had arrived. One such tasting established the

supremacy of Chilean Cabernets. Since then Chile has done wonders with big-bodied robust red wines and one such wine is the Caballo

Loco.

This ‘Mad Horse’ is a tribute to the winemaker and is a unique multi-vintage blend of Cabernet, Carmenere, Malbec, and Merlot all aged in the

Sherry-style Solera system to yield forth a rich luscious complex red wine. There’s no single year marked on the bottle, just the number of the last-

released blend. At the moment No. 9 is in circulation. Small quantities are made and a tiny drop of that makes it to India, so, move fast; this is undoubtedly

one of the best wines from one of the best wine-producing countries in the world!

MAGANDEEP SINGH - Sommelier

THE SYSTEMS

VIEW OF LIFE

by Fritjof Capra

& Pier Luigi

YES PLEASE

by Amy

Poehler

IT’S WHAT

I DO

by Lynsey

Addario

Pics Courtesy: Tanya Bedi, Namit Sirohi & Sagar Ahuja

SNIPPET

Leading British polo player Max Charlton has recently been signed up

by Land Rover UK as their brand ambassador. He becomes the first

polo player to be appointed by the brand. At just 25, Charlton has

risen through the polo ranks at spectacular speed since first picking

up a polo mallet at the age of 11. Now playing off a handicap of +7,

Charlton has played in most of the world’s major polo tournaments

and has won notable silver-ware at every level including the Yes

Bank Indian Masters Polo.