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PLATINUivi

A Woman, a Watch,
a Fantasy Fulfilled...

CONTENTS

JNonline.us
August 2006 * Vol. 6, No. 8
A Jewish Renaissance Media publication

from Nina Eisenberg

he story behind

the La DONA

PLATINUM PROFILE

Making His Mark

de Carder watch is

one that seems

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unreal but is true, living up to

Craigslist founder Craig Newmark has made a list —

those legends that are the

and millions are checking it twice.

substance of dreams. In 1975,

the famous Mexican actress

Maria Felix turned up

DECOR

Extreme Makeover, Motown Style

unannounced at Cartier, a live

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baby crocodile in tow. The

Mexican star announced her

A downtown Detroit apartment is transformed, courtesy

desire to have a necklace created

of HGTV and a little help from the Jewish News.

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in the shape of the crocodile. At

Cartier, nothing is impossible,

FASHION / COVER STORY

jean Genies

and the piece was ready a few

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So much denim — too bad there are only five school

months later.

Now, Cartier has captured this amazing story's eternally modern

days a week to wear it!

essence through its very contemporary watch, La DONA de Cartier.

Sensationally seductive, the design of the new La DONA de Cartier

watch is inspired by the crocodile's sleek reptilian movements. With

it serpentine silhouette, this stunning collection evokes both drama

and passion. The watch's trapezoid shape evokes the subtle, asym-

metrical profile of the crocodile's head. La DONA — the woman,

the watch, co-starring in flamboyant and precious style.

Tapper's is proud to have been chosen as one of a select group of

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st

fine jewelry stores in the United States to carry this the La DONA
de Carder watch, which is available in 18kt. white, yellow or rose

gold, with or without diamonds.

DEPARTMENTS

Editor's Letter

4

All's Fare

8

Cool Runnings

12

Around Town

14

Platinum Picks

30

Tastes &Trends

32

Platinum Planner

35

Member Of The Tribe

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On The Cover:
At school or after hours, denim (like this embroidered Antik Denim
pair from Urban Blues in Northville) is the must-have look this fall.
Photography by Angie Baan
Page design, Anne Lada

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I 8kt. white gold
with diamond
bezel, $33,900

18kt. yellow gold
with diamond
bezel, $31,700

JNPLATINUM • AUGUST 2006 •

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