The Conquest of Cortina d’Ampezzo.

Alexandra the Great annexes the top floor of the Cristallo Palace Hotel, prompting Hans-Rudi to cancel a week’s worth of ski lessons.

Counts Fico and Obomovski feign playing backgammon in the lobby.

The grocer at the cooperativo has no more blood oranges for his regulars; you-know-who insists they make the best mimosas.

A sweater-dress of this magnitude disrupts the order of things.

It exposes less than nothing—a hint of calf, ten long fingers—yet the effect is a revelation. And notice how the springy Merino wool holds its shape.

Alexandra understands all this, of course, as well as the wearability factor. Dark glasses and boots for daytime reconnaissance, add a few baubles for dinner and cause a stir.

Turtleneck Sweater Dress

(No. 6843). 90% Wool 10% Cashmere. Luxurious foldover turtleneck sweater with beguiling drop shoulder and fitted sleeves. Relaxed fit bodice with ribbing at sleeve hem and bodice hem. Imported.