Made For You

By Jack Bettridge

In a world of fast food and one-size-fits-all sensibilities, how often does something feel made especially for you? The "Made for You" section celebrates those items that are created with such high quality of hand workmanship and degree of customization that they become individual to you. In each issue, our editors will endeavor to bring you special things from anywhere on the globe, choosing them solely on the basis of outstanding quality. Our goal is to give you guidance on the best of everything.

SWIMMING THE RIVIERA—VILEBREQUIN
Since the prototype Vilebrequin boxer swimsuit was first cut out of a cotton gingham tablecloth on a Saint-Tropez café terrace, the classic trunks have been in flux, with changes in everything—fabric, print and cut—except their vibrant spirit. Vilebrequin suits now offer quick-dry fabrics, new whimsical and colorful patterns each season, water-resistant pockets, elastic waistbands and holes for rapid air evacuation (resists the bubble effect). There are also a variety of accessories. No wonder they are a favorite of celebrity beachgoers. www.vilebrequin.com

TIES TO BRITAIN—SEAWARD & STEARN
Seaward & Stearn, the British neckwear designer, is at long last bringing its collections of luxury ties and cuff links to the United States. Both Gary Seaward and Mark Stearn are alumni of Jermyn Street's Turnbull & Asser and have combined its strong traditions with their own eclectic vision and first-rate silks from the renowned English Peak District. A tremendous array of patterns is available in a range of widths and can be custom ordered to length. 800-451-3985

ROOM WITH A PORSCHE—SKYLOFTS AT MGM GRAND
Visitors to Las Vegas often pay astronomical fees to rent posh sports cars and then may not get their chosen vehicle. But guests of the one-, two- or three-bedroom lofts at the Skylofts at MGM Grand needn't fret their ride. The hotel and Porsche recently launched Inspired Escapes, a travel package that couples exclusive accommodations with a high-performance car. The package includes a Skylofts butler to cater to in-room whims as well as a Porsche butler who can customize thrilling drives. www.skyloftsmgmgrand.com

LUGGAGE-FREE TRAVEL—GARDE ROBE
Many services will ship your travel clothes, but Garde Robe, the Manhattan wardrobe seasonal storage provider, even packs your bags. Along with keeping and cataloging your clothes, it will now ship them to your destination. Before traveling, customers visit the Web site to view photos and garments and other sundries in storage and simply click on the selections they would like delivered. When the luggage is shipped back, Garde Robe's valet service takes care of cleaning and repairs. www.garderobeonline.com

MOBILE CONCIERGE—VOCE PREMIUM WIRELESS SERVICE
If you find yourself throwing your cell phone at your assistant because neither of them is working, Voce may be able to keep you out of court. The service offers cutting-edge equipment, as well as unlimited calling and messaging and a 24/7 mobile personal assistant. By hitting 611 on your modish phone, Voce connects you with your very own live professional trained to fetch you anything from dinner reservations to the lyrics to your favorite artist's newest hit, and not talk back or sue. www.voce.com

CUSTOM VELLUM—DEMPSEY & CARROLL STATIONERY
E-mail is great, but let's face it: some things—a "Dear Jane" letter, e.g.—are more effective on a fine piece of personalized vellum. Enter stationery engravers Dempsey & Carroll. The New York–based company still uses the same cotton-fiber paper and luxurious inks it did when it opened for business in 1878. It still engraves with handcrafted steel dies and copper plates, which create the "bruises" and "bumps" that are the signatures of quality. Choose from a variety of ink colors, papers and insignias for note cards, business cards, stationery and envelopes. www.dempseyandcarroll.com

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