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With some of the world's best athletes speeding across a field at 35mph on horseback, hitting a ball, and frequently colliding with each other, polo is as beautiful as it is dangerous. "Speed, danger, strategy and teamwork, are all the ingredients that a sport needs to be huge," says polo’s version of Brad Pitt, Ignacio "Nacho" Figueras. The tall, dark, and handsome Argentine -- who moonlights as the face of Ralph Lauren fragrances -- will captain the Black Watch team this Saturday at the second annual Manhattan Polo Classic, sponsored by Veuve Clicquot on Governor's Island. Anglophiles take note: Also saddling up will be HRH Prince Harry, who is in town for his first official state visit. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the American Friends of Sentebale. We spoke to Figueras (who was introduced to designer Lauren by photographer Bruce Weber) about this weekend’s events, and his continued quest to popularize this traditionally blue-blood obsession.

● Although she's almost 40, Jennifer Aniston is going nude -- save for a red, white, and blue tie -- on the cover of the new GQ. Inside she pokes fun at Brad and Angie, and dishes on John Mayer. [People] ● Recession be damned: Acne Jeans will release their Alber Elbaz-designed denim collection (ranging from $520 to $1,350) tomorrow. They will be available at Acne Studio and Barneys, and I'm sure they have installment payment plans available. [NYMag] ● Anna Wintour and Ralph Lauren gathered the other day for a lunch powwow; spies said their moods were dour, and they both looked "downright anguished." Could they be feeling the economic pinch? [MediaBistro]

Dylan Lauren, owner of Dylan’s Candy Bar, on recession-proof sweets, her love of Willy Wonka, turning candy into art, and how her new joint serves both candy and booze.

One of my pet peeves passes by me as I walk to work each day: women in black pants and blazers with the June sun burning high above. If the recent New York City heat wave wasn’t a clear enough indicator that summer has arrived, I don’t know what is. And like April showers bring May flowers, summer heat brings dainty sundresses. Ralph Lauren and BCBG have many of my favorite offerings for this warm season. Save the pants-suit for winter months and don a chic sundress while the going is hot. Several of the dresses I found are suitable for work (pun very much intended), but also casual enough for a day at the county fair.