Bal Harbour Magazine Spring / Summer 2024 issue

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CONTENTS SPRING/SUMMER 2024

66 BEHIND THE COVER

Cover model Nidhi Sunil is breaking barriers in front of the camera, and off-duty, she’s making waves as an activist and philanthropist.

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MATTER OF STYLE

Top picks from the Haute Couture collections, the Creative Challenge returns, and Bal Harbour Shops welcomes Pomellato, Eleventy, and Avenue 31 Café

BHS EDIT

84 BABY BLUE

You can bet on blue to be one of the season’s most coveted hues.

86 BLOOMING BODIES

Florals get physical this spring, practically leaping off looks from head to toe.

88 SMOOTH OPERATOR

We’re springing for silk—from strappy heels and shift dresses to blazers and timepieces.

90 A FINE WEAVE

Need some breathing room? These woven, knit, and raffia textures are a breath of fresh air.

STYLE SETTERS

96 BRIGETTE ROMANEK

Interior designer Brigette Romanek launched her eponymous studio in 2018 and already has an enviable client list including Gwyneth Paltrow, Demi Moore, and Beyoncé.

98 ERIN POLLARD

After spending the past two decades working in the fashion industry, Erin Pollard, the executive director of fashion partnerships at Vogue, has witnessed her own sartorial sense continually evolve

100 CAROLINA LINDO

Since moving to Miami 12 years ago, Colombian-born Carolina Lindo has established herself as a fixture on the local fashion scene, with a successful blog–turned–social media mini-empire, Storytellers .

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CONTENTS

CULTURE

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15 QUESTIONS

Fashion designer, celebrated collector, and curator Lisa Perry expands the reach of her East Hampton art space Onna House with a temporary Palm Beach gallery.

106 ASK THE EXPERT

Fashion critic Booth Moore looks back on her groundbreaking career–and forward, toward spring trends.

108 NOTES FROM A GLASS HOUSE

Author Asha Elias talks PTA politics, rediscovering writing, and her debut satirical novel, “Pink Glass Houses.”

114 HOW TO WEAR IT

Hollywood stylist Jessica Paster found her calling behind the scenes—and her A-list roster of clients couldn’t be happier about it.

130 WHALE WATCHING

There seems to be no end in sight to Miami’s billionaire boom. Jay Cheshes heads south to see how this rising tide is reshaping the city’s cultural landscape.

136 HOW TO CHANGE THE BODY’S SCORE

Sasha Frere-Jones revisits David R. Hawkins’s “Letting Go,” and discovers a new generation of devotees practicing the art of surrender.

224 A FINE LINE

Vincent Moustache captures the essence of Spring fashion in a blooming Bal Harbour Shops garden

TRAVEL

116 MY TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

With a sought-after London design studio, Tara Bernerd has a global client roster and an equally international travel schedule

120 WANDERLUST

There’s a new crop of all-inclusive luxury properties that want you have it all—without itemizing.

134 SAILING SEASON

Mark Ellwood reports that the tide has turned toward classic sailing vessels and cruise lines such as Windstar.

JEWELRY

93 HEIRLOOMS IN THE MAKING

Three storied jewelry houses cement their heritage with instantly recognizable motifs, designed to delight and entrance.

126 THE COVET

Shake off winter by embracing the brightest baubles of the season

CHEVRON COLLECTION

CONTENTS

SPRING/SUMMER 2024

150 SET SAIL

Model Nidhi Sunil boards Windstar’s Wind Surf with the season’s boldest silhouettes in tow, from Balenciaga’s oversized denim to Prada’s new power suit .

166 THE CASHMERE WHISPERERS

Sisters Carolina and Camilla Cucinelli continue their family’s legacy of luxuriously understated slow fashion at Brunello Cucinelli.

170 FEMME FATALE

Content in a world of her own, our heroine embraces the romance of the Spring collections while maintaining her edge.

186 COLLECTOR’S EDITION

A new book from Rizzoli captures the astonishing, extensive, and sublime closets of some of the preeminent fashion collectors of our time. Isabel B. Slone speaks to the celebrated fashion stylist and author of “Collecting Fashion,” Alexandra Carl.

192 MIAMI MODERN

On Sunset Island, architect Chad Oppenheim’s longtime home also serves as a testing ground for his award-winning designs .

202 THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT SABATO

At Gucci, Sabato De Sarno is blending his streamlined and sensual creativity with commercial cleverness. Writer Nick Remsen ruminates on the designer’s place in the house’s legacy

206 FAR & AWAY

The neighboring island countries of Australia and New Zealand offer endless curiosities and terrain to explore. And over the last decade, there’s been a major uptick in their luxury lodging offerings, encouraging a new wave of travelers to make the journey—without sparing any indulgence

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The Miami Beach home of architect Chad Oppenheim

Publisher, Carolyn Travis

Creative Director, Cheryl Stephenson

Editorial Director, Sarah G. Harrelson

Executive Editor, Tali Jaffe-Minor

Art Director, Alexander Wolf

Travel Editor, Mark Ellwood

Photo Editor, Stephanie Jones

Contributing Writers

Kate Bernard, Lauren Caruso, Jay Cheshes, Kate Dwyer, Amanda Eberstein, Joshua Hendren, Kat Herriman, Sasha Frere-Jones, Nick Remsen, Ingrid Schmidt, Isabel B. Slone, Janelle Zara

Contributing Photographers

Sean Davidson, Brad Ogbonna, Dennis Tejero

Contributing Illustrators

Anne Bentley, Vincent Moustache

Editorial Assistant, Chloe Lewis

Copy Editor, Regan Solmo

Research Editor, Monica Uszerowicz

Pre-Press/Print Production, Pete Jacaty

Senior Photo Retoucher, Matt Stevens

Contributing Photo Retoucher, Travis O'Brien

Director of Marketing & Events, Gotmar Giron

Marketing Manager, Ana Negri

Director of Brand Media & Content, Shana Kaufman

Social Media Editor, Samantha Brooks

Digital Media Manager, Nikki Recuset

Director of Retail & Membership, Alfredo Furgiuele

Whitman Family Development/Bal Harbour Shops Operating Committee

President & Chief Executive Officer, Matthew Whitman Lazenby

Chief Operating Officer, Benjamin Elias

Marketer General, Carolyn Travis

Lessor General, Courtney Lord

Developer General, Nik Massey

General Manager & Operator General, Gary Karlson

General Partner of Whitman Family Development, Randall Whitman

Controller, Johnny Aguilar

Sr. Account Receivables Accountant, Lorena Dehogues

Accounts Payable Specialist, Jesus Urribarri

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WELCOME NOTE

As I write this, I’m in the midst of New York Fashion Week. There’s nothing like a good show to help me remember the power fashion has to transport and inspire us. While one gorgeous model after the other walks the runways, I’m reminded what an intensely powerful form of communication fashion can be. That is the beauty of putting together these pages. Our editorial team gathered the season’s best shapes and silhouettes for you to comb through and decide what stories you want to tell with your Spring/ Summer wardrobe.

Our issue ventures all the way to Saint Kitts on Windstar Cruises’ glorious sailing ship Wind Surf, where we tap into the vacation vibe we are all dreaming of during these chilly months. Elsewhere, first-time contributor Dennis Tejero’s photography takes us on a cinematic journey with a heroine clad in romantic dresses and powerful suiting.

Beyond fashion, writer Jay Cheshes dives into the ever-changing Miami landscape and examines who is shaping the city today, and Travel Editor Mark Ellwood looks to Australia and New Zealand for far-flung luxury lodges. Kate Dwyer gets a preview of first-time novelist Asha Elias’s forthcoming novel set in the Magic City; we’ve also got a roundup of new books by Florida authors. And you won’t want to miss the 10-page portfolio of images capturing the Miami Beach home of architect Chad Oppenheim, of whom I’ve been a longtime friend and champion.

Sarah G. Harrelson EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

Model Nidhi Sunil, photographed by Brad Ogbonna and styled by Beverly Nguyen, wearing a Valentino hooded top, pants, and cape.

Model Kate McNamara, photographed by Dennis Tejero and styled by Caitlin Burke, wearing a Chanel jacket, bermudas, belt, and necklaces.

CONTRIBUTORS

1 BEVERLY NGUYEN

Beverly Nguyen is a New York City–based fashion editor and contributing stylist for Bal Harbour. “We traveled to Saint Kitts for this issue’s cover story,” says Nguyen. “The island built the perfect narrative for our cover model, Nidhi Sunil, who was fearless at Black Rocks, herding mountain goats, and navigating between land and sea by boat. The spirit of the islanders contributed to the life in the images, and made this story come alive.”

2 BRAD OGBONNA

Brad Ogbonna is a Brooklyn-based photographer, but can be found on the road more often than not. This is his fourth year contributing to Bal Harbour, and this year’s project took him to the dual-island nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis for a two-day adventure. “I was blown away by the natural beauty and how kind everyone was. I also now might be considering taking a cruise sooner than later.”

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AMANDA EBERSTEIN

Amanda Eberstein is a writer, editor, and creative consultant based in Los Angeles. A New York City native, she previously worked as an editor at Departures and Architectural Digest, before serving as the editor-in-chief of Angeleno and Interiors California magazines. Eberstein writes and produces “Style Setters,” which this issue features interior designer Brigette Romanek, fashion executive Erin Pollard, and content creator Carolina Lindo.

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JAY CHESHES

New York—based writer Jay Cheshes covers art, design, food, and travel for WSJ, Smithsonian, and Robb Report, among other publications. For Bal Harbour, he examines the new influx of super-wealth into Miami as Jeff Bezos and a slew of new billionaire transplants leave their mark on the city, which seems to be running out of mega-yacht berths and private jet parking spots.

CONTRIBUTORS

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DENNIS TEJERO

Dennis Tejero is a New York-based FIlipinoAmerican photographer and director. For his first contribution to Bal Harbour, Tejero was inspired by his lifelong love for cinema— specifically the portrayal of glamour and gracefulness of actresses in an era of filmmaking that produced such stars like Grace Kelly, Bette Davis, and Lauren Bacall.

2 KATE BERNARD

Stylist, entrepreneur, and jewelry-lover Kate Bernard explores this season’s shades of sparkle-seeking gemstones in “Technicolor Dream.” “We’re welcoming the warmer season with joyful colors—not to mention the unmissable shine—of these exquisite jewels.” She also produced this issue’s “BHS Edit” pages, featuring an assemblage of the season’s most sought-after accessories.

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SEAN DAVIDSON

Sean Davidson is a New York City—based photographer documenting the worlds of interior design, architecture, and contemporary furniture design. His work is often featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and T magazine. For this issue, he captured architect Chad Oppenheim’s Villa Allegra in Miami Beach. “I found myself noting the juxtaposition between palettes within the programming of the home. The gathering areas are monumental in scale, and have a bright and lightweight materiality, making the space feel expansive and endless, while the private niches are dark and cozy, which feel more intimate and soft.”

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1 ISABEL B. SLONE

Isabel B. Slone is a fashion and lifestyle writer based in Toronto, Canada. Her byline has appeared in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and more. “My assignment for this issue was to interview Alexandra Carl, the wildly talented stylist who compiled ‘Collecting Fashion,’ a new Rizzoli tome filled with incredible photos of people with remarkable collections of clothing. It was the perfect assignment for me, as I got to revisit what I learned in ‘Collecting,’ a course taught by Dr. Anne Higgonet that I took when I was getting my master’s at Columbia University.”

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INGRID SCHMIDT

Ingrid Schmidt is a style and lifestyle journalist. Her work can be seen in The Hollywood Reporter. For this issue, she interviewed Booth Moore, west coast executive editor of Women’s Wear Daily, and Hollywood fashion stylist Jessica Paster. “My two subjects are also close friends, yet I learned new things about each of them while doing these stories, which is what I love about my job.”

3 KAT HERRIMAN

Kat Herriman writes about culture, fashion, and travel for the New York Times, Cultured, W, and Condé Nast Traveler, among others. This issue, Herriman digs into the culture of cashmere at Brunello Cucinelli. “In all the years I’ve been interviewing fashion designers as a freelance journalist I’ve never encountered someone more serene than Carolina Cucinelli and her sister Camilla. Their poise spoke volumes about the thoughtfulness of their family brand.”

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You’ve noted being inspired by South Asian models such as Lakshmi Menon and Ujjwala Raut. How does it feel to know that you might similarly inspire future generations?

I don’t know how aware people in other markets are about beauty standards in South Asia, but in general, it's geared towards preferring white skin; skin-bleaching products are a multi-billion dollar industry. When I started working as a model it was quite common for Indian agencies not to want girls who were dark. I’d like to think I formed, and continue to be a part of, the ongoing shift in beauty standards. It’s super-humbling to get messages from young Indian women who feel represented because they see me out here, and feel like there are opportunities in spaces where there previously weren’t any.

You have a background in law, and are a renowned model, actress, activist, and philanthropist. How have these areas intersected in your life?

I like to think there is a continuous feedback loop going where they’re all feeding each other’s growth. My skills are always intersecting and informing every choice and decision I make. They come in handy in practical ways too, like reading contracts, for example.

Turning THE TIDE

COVER MODEL NIDHI SUNIL IS BREAKING BARRIERS IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA, AND OFF-DUTY, SHE’S MAKING WAVES AS AN ACTIVIST AND PHILANTHROPIST.

CHLOE LEWIS

was

was the catalyst that had you pivot away practicing law?

I won a law school, year off It was

modeling contest in my third year of school, signed with Elite in India and took a off to give it a real shot after I graduated. was just curiosity and having the opportunity explore a new world, really.

periods of time spent online during the pandemic, the isolation from community while disappearing into online silos, polarized us and magnified a lot of issues that need addressing.

What influence do you hope to have for the future of beauty, as the first Indian model representing L’Oréal Paris as a global ambassador?

Having this role has definitely opened new experiences for me that have been extremely educational. I was also the first Indian model with a beauty contract of this caliber, which hopefully means we have a little bit more of a foot in the door, as a community.

What influenced you to become so involved with the Invisible Girl Project and the Fashion Workers Act?

I’d say this is a corner of the universe where my legal education kicks in; it’s challenging work to be a part of, and also extremely r ewarding. Human rights work is also something I was exposed to and involved in as a young law student, and it felt like a natural extension of what I wanted to do with my time.

What are some other current issues you’re passionate about amplifying?

Mental health and somatic [body-based therapy] work, especially post-COVID. I went through an extensive period of isolation, depression, and severe anxiety, and I am grateful that I found the right information and the right help. I believe that the extensive

You traveled to Saint Kitts and Nevis for the shoot; what were some of your immediate impressions of the region?

This shoot fulfilled all my island nature-girl fantasies. Saint Kitts has such a laid-back, relaxed energy. It feels like everybody knows one another and there’s such a sense of community, which definitely trickled down to the crew. I really felt like I was on a school trip with a bunch of friends.

Did you have a favorite look from the shoot?

I love androgynous power dressing, so definitely the Prada blazer and shorts.

How do you maintain your stamina on set?

Honestly I just love being on set. I feel like I get all my energy from the creative buzz of the crew. I can sense everybody’s anticipation of the final images, and it’s really fun to be the person who gets to make that happen. It’s a little bit of a high for me.

What’s your off-duty look?

At the moment, in cold NYC, it’s sweatpants, hoodies, sneakers, and oversized jackets.

Anything special on your list for Spring?

The Prada micro-shorts and blazer from this shoot, Cecilie Bahnsen dresses, and literally everything from the Alaïa Spring Ready-toWear collection.

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BAL HARBOUR NEWS & BEYOND

THE BEST OF HAUTE COUTURE; THE 2024 CREATIVE CHALLENGE; POMELLATO, AVENUE 31 CAFÉ, AND ELEVENTY OPEN AT BAL HARBOUR SHOPS—AND MORE!

A look from Valentino’s Spring/Summer 2024

Haute Couture collection

CREATIVE VISION

The depth—and breadth—of the world’s top fashion houses was on full display at Paris’s Spring/Summer 2024 Haute Couture shows. At Valentino, creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli transformed the brand’s Place Vendome atelier into a kaleidoscopic exploration of volume, shape, and silhouettes, with flowy color-blocked pantsuits, nubby fringe, and a divine royal purple gown (pictured on the previous page) that appeared to float down the spiral staircase runway. Chanel’s ballet-inspired collection by Virginie Viard, meanwhile, was ephemeral and ultra-feminine, featuring a romantic watercolor-pink palette and a dazzling array of tulle, pleats, lace, and flowers paired with shimmering white leotards and tights. And at Fendi, Kim Jones faced forward while paying tribute to the past: honoring Karl Lagerfeld’s futuristic 1999 collection with sleek minimalistic looks inclduing a body-skimming floor-length dress of slinky silver mesh.

—AMANDA EBERSTEIN

MATTER OF STYLE

Pomellato, the Milanese jeweler best known for its berry-bright gemstones, is opening a new boutique at the Shops this month. The luxe 1,000-square-foot store—which takes its design cues from the arches of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, Italy’s oldest active shopping arcade— will carry the brand’s full range of collections, including 10 new novelties from Pomellato Together, the minimalist line of gold and diamond necklaces, rings, bracelets, and earrings, including an ear cu .

—JOSHUA HENDREN

Rings from the new Pomellato Together collection

Looks from the S/S 24 Haute Couture collections: Valentino (1, 2); Fendi (3); Chanel (4, 5)

THAT BHS STYLE

The Creative Challenge is back! In our annual call for inspired illustrations, we’re looking for promising young artists to submit a new, original work that captures the spirit of Bal Harbour Shops. Guest judges, artists Sebastian Marc Graham and Victoria TentlerKrylov, will join our editorial team in selecting the winner, whose entry will be published in the Fall/Winter 2024 issue of Bal Harbour and will also receive $2,500. The competition begins on May 1 and the deadline for submissions is June 24. For more information, visit Balharbourshops.com—TALI JAFFE-MINOR

MONTE CARLO VIA MIAMI

Bal Harbour Shops has a brand-new dining experience: Avenue 31 Café. Named in homage to the original Monte Carlo restaurant situated at 31 Avenue Princesse Grace in Monaco, Avenue 31 Café is an all-day café combined with a full-service restaurant founded by Stefano Frittella and Alexa Carcelli, residents of both Miami and Monte Carlo. Located on Level 2, the 1,000-square-foot café is the perfect spot to grab a coffee and pastry on the go or sit down to savor a meal prepared by Chef Julian Baker. Among the menu highlights are avocado bruschetta with poached egg; Italian omelet with prosciutto cotto and Stracchino cheese; watercress salad with arugula, fennel, olive vinaigrette, and

ART FORM

And speaking of inspired, this season, some of our favorite collections included pieces informed by artistic movements, from collage to watercolor and abstraction. Here, a sampling (from top) from Akris, Marni, and Zimmermann, available now at Bal Harbour Shops.

Pecorino Romano; fritto misto di mare with calamari, shrimp, and baccala; and cacio e pepe with specially sourced Costa Rican organic peppercorns. Avenue 31 Café is open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. with a special weekend brunch menu served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. —T.J.M.

Avenue 31 Café, located on Level 2; below, its Tagliatelle Verde Bolognese

and Cacio e Pepe

Sebastian Marc Graham’s 2023 Creative Challenge winning illustration

FUTURE

IT’S TIME TO UPGRADE YOUR WARDROBE WITH THE MOST COVETABLE AND COLLECTIBLE BAGS OF THE SEASON.

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MONCLER STATE OF MIND BAG TO THE

Jay-Z’s creative cachet takes new shape as the latest to be tapped for Moncler’s Genius collection. In collaboration with Roc Nation, down jackets, hoodies, beanies, and bucket hats blend influences from outdoor and urban environments, resulting in e ortlessly cool and comfortable winter fashion.

—CHLOE LEWIS

ELEVATING ELEVENTY

ELEVENTY’S CO-FOUNDER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR MARCO BALDASSARI REFLECTS ON THE BRAND’S JOURNEY, INCLUDING ITS LATEST BOUTIQUE AT BAL HARBOUR SHOPS.

BY CHLOE LEWIS

When did you first fall in love with fashion, inspiring you to found Eleventy?

With a long career in the fashion industry, I immersed myself in the world of Italian craftsmanship, learning its values and techniques. This deepened my understanding of customer needs and also fueled a passion for delivering uncompromising quality. From those early days emerged a desire to establish my own brand, driven by the ambition to interpret and embody the timeless concepts and style that Italy is known for. To this day, it continues to inspire me in my creations and my own personal style.

What do you love most about your work?

Witnessing the brand’s evolution and the positive impact it has on the lives of our customers, who often share images of themselves proudly wearing Eleventy. Receiving feedback from loyal clients is gratifying.

How did you decide on Parisotto + Formenton Architetti to design the space?

We chose Parisotto + Formenton Architetti to design our first Miami boutique because their approach and experience closely align with Eleventy’s vision. They integrate the essence of Milanese style into a cohesive architectural language.

Tell us a bit about how you collaborate with designers, artisans, and other experts to produce each collection.

Collaboration is integral to our creative process—both in-house and through our extensive network of partners. We work closely with more than 90 of the best artisans

and mills in Italy, which helps us proudly place the “Made in Italy” label on all of our designs.

How does having sustainability at the forefront of Eleventy’s ethos dictate the brand’s operations?

Sustainability is incredibly important to us; we believe each Eleventy product is a smart investment that will stand the test of time. Our commitment to supporting Italian trade is key to our core value of sustainable production. All of our collections are designed and created entirely in Italy, and our mission is to respect centuries-old traditions in a modern way.

Tell us about the decision to include a skiwear collection as the novelty capsule for Spring/Summer 2024.

We saw that skiing is very important for many of our customers and is a part of their lives, whether they ski in Gstaad or Aspen. We ultimately made the decision to meet their diverse lifestyle needs. We wanted to do it in a way that is unique to Eleventy, and we saw an opportunity to blend performance and fashion seamlessly. Our skiwear capsule is a perfect balance between technical functionality and style.

The boutique was designed by Parisotto + Formenton Architetti

Marco Baldassari at the Bal Harbour Shops boutique

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HEADS UP

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COUNTERCULTURE

A century-long reflection of San Franciscan high fashion and haute couture is on stage at one of the city’s own institutions, the de Young Museum, in “Fashioning San Francisco: A Century of Style.” With pieces drawn from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco’s permanent collection—including designs by Issey Miyake, Yves Saint Laurent, Vivenne Westwood, and Oscar de la Renta—the exhibition explores local style through the lens of its global influences, from French couture to contemporary Japanese design. —C.L.

PUT A BOW ON IT

Once utilitarian—think 18th- and 19th-century corsets—bows eventually began to climb the sartorial ranks to adornment status, serving as a symbol of sophistication. An especially sought-after motif in recent months, the bow has reached the pinnacle of popularity—from runways to city streets, styled casually and in couture, the ornamental designs are having a heyday. Now, bows take the main stage in “Untying the Bow,” on view through the end of March at The Museum at FIT in New York. Featuring three thematic sections— Form and Functions, Status and Gender, and Abstraction—the exhibition explores the bow’s storied past and modern usage. —C.L.

Installation view of “Fashioning San Francisco: A Century of Style,” at the de Young Museum

FROM LEFT A linen evening dress with red bows, circa 1934; a hand-painted Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada dress from S/S 2014

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CURVE APPEAL

Vhernier’s Eclisse Endless collection is destined to be your new jewelry box staple. In rose gold, white gold, and titanium, essential and abstract forms inspired by modern sculpture will elevate any look. The pieces, including collarbone-grazing necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings are available now at Bal Harbour Shops. —J.H.

AN EPHEMERAL AFFAIR

The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up, which made its debut in Raleigh, North Carolina, last November, is heading south, to Sarasota. The nomadic luxury retail activation, designed by the award-winning architecture firm LOT-EK, will remain open for 8 weeks starting in March. Brands from the debut pop-up, including Balmain, Tiffany & Co., Addict, and Assouline, will be joined by Gianvito Rossi, Frette, and Santa Maria Novella, among others. For more information, visit balharbourshopspopup.com. —T.J.M.

DEEP DIVE

Aquazzura’s latest limited-edition release has washed ashore in a bright spray of jewels and accessories. Anemone is a joyful collection of cuffs, rings, and earrings sculpted in enameled aluminum, as well as satin sandals and minaudières that will brighten your Spring wardrobe. —J.H.

Aquazzura’s Anemone sandal 105 in aquamarine, yellow satin clutch with jeweled closure, and pink multi-drop earrings

SHOPS

The Balmain boutique at the Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up; top, outdoor dining at the pop-up’s The Whitman restaurant.

Eclisse Endless necklace in 18K rose gold

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BULGARI

Serpenti

Featuring perhaps the most recognizable and hallowed motif from the storied Italian jewelry brand, Bulgari’s Serpenti collection has charmed, beguiled, and entranced wearers and onlookers alike since its debut in the 1940s. One of the few women’s watches of the time, the distinctively exotic snakehead design—with a powerfully seductive sinuous shape—has never left the house’s catalog, morphing along with the times over the ensuing decades.

The serpentine motif is a longstanding symbol of transformation, sensuality, and divine wisdom—and Bulgari has consistently captured its allure though a discerning collection of coiling necklaces, bracelets, and rings, often with precious stones like rubies or emeralds for the eyes.

Arguably, its biggest moment in the spotlight came compliments Elizabeth Taylor, who famously donned the Serpenti wraparound bracelet watch while filming Cleopatra in 1962, inextricably linking her own persona to that of the film’s namesake seductress. At that point, Bulgari hadn’t yet expanded outside of Rome—but the rest was history. Now, the Serpenti collection, which has been worn by everyone from Diana Vreeland to Bella Hadid and Amanda Wellsh, is representative of the most beguiling kind of luxury, both on and o the red carpet.

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diamond Serpenti cuff with emerald Amanda Wellsh Serpenti jewelery; an early

diamond cuff with emerald eyes; Serpenti diamond necklace; wearing an sketch a Serpenti bracelet.

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GRAFF

Tilda’s Bow

This year, bows for spring are indeed groundbreaking—especially when they’re crafted from the world’s finest hand-selected diamonds. For more than half a century, the Gra name has been synonymous with timeless sophistication and unparalleled craftsmanship. And while the charming symbol has been a longstanding Gra motif, it wasn’t until 2019 that the maison formally introduced the playful Tilda’s Bow collection.

Inspired by founder Laurence Graff’s inimitable bond with his granddaughter, the London atelier’s Tilda’s Bow collection captures the unconditional love that bonds families—harmonious, fluid, and complete. Each piece in the range of watches, earrings, rings, brooches, and pendants may have been designed to be passed down through generations as an eternal keepsake, but they’re notably of-the-moment, too.

FROM LEFT Tilda’s Bow diamond ring and necklace; Behind the scenes of the collection’s latest campaign.

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Frivole

We may still be a few weeks shy of spring, but Van Cleef & Arpels is already in bloom. The heritage French house—known for its enchanting designs and impeccable artistry—didn’t land on its celebrated floral motif overnight. On the contrary, it was an enduring appreciation of the verdant countryside that first inspired its inaugural floral collection of ox-eye daisies, primroses, and common daisies in the ‘20s.

More than a century later, the renowned Frivole collection lives on in the form of striking, heart-shaped petals cast in rose gold, white gold, and for the first time, a harmonious comingling of the two, this time with diamonds. Each piece envelops the wrist, hand, ear, or décolletage in a garden of delicate flora.

The latest iteration of the nature-inspired Frivole includes sevenand eight-flower jewels set with glittering diamonds, either comprising the entire petal, or a single stone adorning just its delicate center. While the collection’s name directly translates to frivolous , each piece is designed to feel lighthearted, airy, and jovial—never flippant.

The Frivole collection, launching this spring, continues in the brand’s tradition of floral motifs.

The seven-flower Frivole diamond bracelet

Drawing of a flower-shaped pill box, circa 1960

The Frivole ring with eight rose and white gold flowers with diamonds.

STYLE SETTERS

How did you get started in interior design?

My career started organically, designing my own home in LA. From there, friends came over and asked for help with their homes. Who knew my passion would become my career? I’m very grateful.

What are some of the design trends that you are loving right now?

I think the love of comforting spaces, such as furry or nubby fabrics and neutral colors, is still important in design. I love it, but it will evolve as design does, and I anticipate seeing new colorways and patterns on those types of fabrics.

I also anticipate rooms being more individualized, bringing unique and quirky styles to the client.

How has Miami’s style influenced your work?

Traveling to another country or environment and seeing how they live and embracing some of those attributes in my own practice is huge, and helps me grow as a designer. Miami has a massive voice in the design community. It’s directional, full of energy, and has beautiful light—everything that represents good design.

What are some of your favorite design finds at the Bal Harbour Shops?

There are so many! Frette’s pure cashmere throw is the softest blanket and looks good in any living space or bedroom—I’m loving the peach rose color! Diptyque’s Baies candle is one of my all-time favorite

BRIGETTE ROMANEK

INTERIOR DESIGNER

Since launching her eponymous studio in 2018, Brigette Romanek has quickly become one of the most sought-after interior designers in the world, with an enviable client list that includes everyone from Gwyneth Paltrow to Demi Moore to Beyoncé and Jay-Z. “I’m inspired by just walking down the street,” says the entirely self-taught talent, who lives in Los Angeles with her two daughters. “The colors, the shapes, the light, the buildings. That’s what being creative is for me.” These days, Romanek is busier than ever, with multiple residential and commercial projects in the works, in addition to the recent release of her first book, “Livable Luxe” (Chronicle), which features a foreword from Paltrow herself. So how would Romanek describe her overall aesthetic? “Forever pieces with a cool and eclectic mix, with a bit of whimsy thrown in,” she says. The same could certainly be said of her personal style.

—AMANDA EBERSTEIN

Chanel square sunglasses

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scents, and a must-have for any home. Haremlique Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Hamam bowl is so beautifully created and elevates any space. Michael Aram’s Mushroom lamp has so much whimsy and becomes a statement in any room. Santa Maria Novella has the best diffusers! And who doesn’t love a Christofle Mood egg?

How would you describe your personal fashion sense?

I like to feel comfortable while looking my best. I love well-tailored and classic pieces, like a white Balmain blazer, and I’ve really been drawn to colored sets these days. But I’m not too serious with style; for example, I love Gucci’s playful platform rubber shoes.

What are some of the pieces and accessories that you are loving?

Chanel has some fabulous sunglasses, and I especially love a pop of color.

Veronica Beard has the best shoes that can be worn night and day. Prada shoes are so modern, yet I can see wearing them in 10 years, too. And their new buckle bag is so sophisticated, and blends form with function perfectly. Lanvin is great for neutral shirts that flow—perfect for the office. And I’m obsessed with the shape of Isabel Marant’s Miyako boots!

What is your ideal daytime look?

I love a good suit. They are perfect for any season and can be easily adapted for any occasion. Isabel Marant has

Haremlique Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Hamam bowl Prada slingback pumps

Santa Maria Novella room fragrance diffuser

Lanvin classic Fluid shirt

stunning suiting and some of the best tailoring.

How about for an evening out?

Audemars Piguet white ceramic Royal Oak watch

A great dress—I love Bottega Veneta and Khaite—jewels, and a smile.

What’s your go-to timepiece?

I was honored to design Audemars Piguet’s AP House in LA; they have of my favorite watches. The Royal Oak elevates every outfit. I also love a classic Bulgari Serpenti.

Balmain two-button crepe blazer some use? It’s

What type of luggage do you use? I don’t travel anywhere without the Rimowa Original compact suitcase. so chic in black; it’s perfect for being on the go.

Gucci perforated platform G sandals

Bottega Veneta asymmetric midi dress

Romanek’s “Livable Luxe”

Michael Aram

Mushroom accent table lamp

Lisa booties

Beard suede stiletto-heel oties

CHANEL; BALMAIN; AUDEMARS PIGUET; SANTA MARIA NOVELLA; LANVIN; BOTTEGA VENETA; PRADA; VERONICA BEARD; CHRONICLE BOOKS; MICHAEL ARAM

ERIN POLLARD

FASHION EXECUTIVE AND ENTREPRENEUR

After spending the past two decades working in the fashion industry, Erin Pollard, the executive director of fashion partnerships at Vogue, has witnessed her own sartorial sense continually evolve. “I don’t like to put too many restrictions on my personal style as it lives and breathes with what’s happening in life and culture,” she says. “If I had to nail it down, I’d say I have a modern-conscious-bohemian-classic wardrobe.” This ethos works well for Pollard’s new passion project-turned–entrepreneurial endeavor, Underwater Weaving Studio, a platform for her own collection of hand-woven baskets (she also creates DIY kits and hosts monthly classes at locations throughout New York).

“Aesthetically, a basket brings any look down to earth quite literally, because it’s plant-based—a compostable item,” says Pollard, who resides with her husband, Roll & Hill founder Jason Miller, and two children in Brooklyn and Montauk. “I’m looking for ways to merge my taste in fashion and home and create tension and conversation.” Here, Pollard reflects on some of her current inspirations. —A.E.

Are there certain fashion brands, pieces, or aesthetics that you gravitate towards?

simplicity of the ‘90s. For example, Chloé dresses and Zimmermann skirt suits.

I’m drawn to female designers innovating in fashion responsibility and circularity, with interesting, modern silhouettes and fabrics. I like things to feel down to earth but contextual, which is why I can be drawn to opposing aesthetics. Generally, I gravitate towards brands such as Chloé, Isabel Marant, Stella McCartney, Brunello Cucinelli, Dries Van Noten, and Zimmermann.

What is your go-to look for work?

In New York, I commute to the Condé Nast offices, and lean towards classic wardrobing. I invest in neutrals—black and white and camel, with modern tailoring. My work wardrobe has become more casual, but it usually includes a blazer.

What are some of your favorite finds from Bal Harbour Shops brands?

Some pieces I’ve saved: A pair of white vegan pumps from Stella McCartney that I bought 10 years ago and still wear all the time; a Chloé handbag from the Clare Waight Keller era, and a red Alaïa dress from The Webster. The world became a happier place when I discovered The Webster—it enhanced my love of fashion and the power of great curation.

What are some of the pieces that you are coveting for spring?

What design items are you currently coveting for your own home?

Frette’s design and quality is unparalleled. A made-in-Italy cashmere throw blanket from the heritage brand is the ultimate quiet luxury.

What are some of the trends that you are most excited about?

Incredibly short shorts, openwork materials, black and camel, and metallics.

What is your ideal outfit for an evening out?

Lots of leg, a blazer, and a basket!

What are your go-to shoes for day and night?

For day, a rope sandal from Isabel Marant, boat shoes or a weird sneaker from a brand like Chloé. And cowboy booties for night.

What is your favorite beach ensemble?

A black Toteme bikini, Johanna Ortiz cover-up, Isabel Marant square sunglasses, the Ida hat by Gigi Burris from the Webster, and my own woven tote from Underwater Weaving Studio.

What beauty items do you swear by?

Pieces that feel modern and minimalist but imbue the freedom and rebellion of the ‘60s and ‘70s, and the classic

Vintner’s Daughter and Fré SPF mineral moisturizer. My skincare routine is minimal but my dedication to sun protection is not.

Go-to luggage?

Rimowa’s Classic Check-In.

What’s next for Underwater Weaving Studio?

The studio is a personal creative outlet, but it’s also a purpose-driven endeavor to preserve a dying craft, a catalyst for community and, I believe, a powerful therapeutic, hand-brain meditation divorced from screens. For these reasons, I’m excited to expand the weaving classes outside of New York and cultivate a broader community—hopefully including a stop in Miami sometime soon!

Chloé Nama sneakers

Gigi Burris Ida hat, available at The Webster

Rimowa Classic Check-In

Frette pure cashmere throw

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A look from Stella McCartney’s Spring/ Summer 2024 collection

A look from Zimmermann’s Spring/ Summer 2024 collection

Stella McCartney Elsa mules

Chloé silk blazer

Baskets from Underwater Weaving Studio

Zimmermann blazer

Isabel Marant Duerto suede cowboy boots

STYLE SETTERS

CAROLINA LINDO

CONTENT CREATOR AND DESIGNER

What are some of the pieces you are most drawn to these days?

I always try to go for pieces that are timeless and that I can wear in a lot of different ways, especially if I’m investing in luxury items. I want to make sure it is a piece that will be a wardrobe staple.

How does Miami inspire your style?

Miami loves to dress up. Any time of day or night, people are wearing their best outfits, and it’s inspired me to do so, too.

Do you have a uniform or a signature look?

as classic

Since moving to Miami 12 years ago, Colombian-born Carolina Lindo has established herself as a fixture on the local fashion scene, with a successful blog-turned–social media mini-empire that includes her own accessories and sunglasses line, Past Midnight, and a creative studio, Storytellers, that assists other brands and talent with everything from strategy and management to photoshoots and campaigns. “I didn’t start with the goal of becoming a content creator, as it wasn’t as defined back then,” Lindo says of her trajectory. “But over the last eight years, it’s slowly evolved into a career that I love.” Lindo often finds herself at Bal Harbour Shops, whether she’s collaborating with luxury designers such as Ferragamo, Isabel Marant, or Fendi, attending buzzy events, or simply looking for inspiration. “I gravitate toward a very minimal, elegant, classic aesthetic,” Lindo says of her fashion sense. “I mainly wear neutrals, maybe paired with bold accessories for a pop of color.” Neutral, perhaps, but certainly never boring. Here, a few of the items currently on her radar. —A.E.

I would say that my uniform is a good pair of black trousers, a white tank top, oversized blazer, and sunglasses.

I love Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Stella McCartney, and Chanel.

What has been one of your favorite fashion finds from the Shops?

I was recently looking for a specific pair of black-and-white Chanel flats that I couldn’t find anywhere—not even Paris—but I was able to find them here, which was really exciting!

What are some fashion looks that you are coveting for spring?

I’m looking for pieces with lighter fabrics, such as white maxi dresses in sheer fabrics. And I’m loving the sporty-chic trend—we saw a lot of this on the Spring runways of Miu Miu and Gucci. I love how you can still dress comfortably while also looking elegant.

What is your go-to outfit for an evening out on the town?

A black maxi dress from a brand like Valentino, and gold statement jewelry.

How about a daytime look?

A pair of white Isabel Marant trousers, a black Wolford tank top, and my favorite Saint Laurent Cassandre belt.

What are your go-to shoes for night?

Definitely my Saint Laurent black patent Zoe pumps.

Favorite beach accessories?

My Saint Laurent tote and sunglasses with yellow lenses.

Which jewelry brands are you most loyal to?

I love fine jewelry from brands like David Yurman and Cartier. I think a big trend for Spring will be mixing metals.

How about entertaining items or home décor?

There is nothing like a good coffee table book from Assouline, and chic decorative crystal objects from Lalique.

What is your favorite Bal Harbour restaurant?

I usually go to Makoto. I love the crispy tuna rice, crispy Brussels sprouts, house salad, wagyu short ribs, and tres leches.

What are your upcoming travel plans? I may get to Paris, my favorite city, this spring. For summer, we are planning a cruise around Italy.

Isabel Marant trousers

A look from Gucci’s Spring/ Summer collection

David Yurman Mercer chain necklace

Stella McCartney doublebreasted blazer

Saint Laurent Cassandre belt

Chanel calfskin slingbacks

Morgenthal Frederics Ninety-One Horn sunglasses

Valentino Garavani VLogo Moon bag

Assouline’s “Big Sky”

Saint Laurent canvas Rive Gauche tote

Lalique Mossi vase

slingbacks

Makoto, Bal Harbour Shops

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Lisa PERRY

THE FASHION DESIGNER, COLLECTOR, CURATOR, AND FOUNDER OF ONNA HOUSE EXPANDS THE REACH OF HER EAST HAMPTON ART SPACE WITH A TEMPORARY GALLERY IN PALM BEACH.

BY TALI JAFFE-MINOR

What is the hardest part of your job?

I never realized the intense organization involved in preparing for an exhibition until I founded my East Hampton art space, Onna House. There are so many moving parts from the get-go—research, studio visits, coordination with the artists to choose work, consignment agreements, shipping the work, installation, planning the opening…

And what is the most rewarding?

The rewarding part comes when you get to show off the months of effort to the world and sell the work for the artists.

A personal object that’s always on your desk: It’s not a personal object per se, but there’s always chocolate on my desk at the gallery for guests that come in. We recently found chocolate seashells on a trip to our local Publix and they’re our new go-to.

Your favorite outdoor space:

At our home in Villefranche-sur-Mer, France, overlooking the sea. It feels like a dream.

Lisa Perry at Onna House in Palm Beach

Onna House, in East Hampton

On the weekends, you’re happiest… Being at the new Onna House pop-up gallery and showing guests the work of incredible women artists including Kelly Klein, Fiorella Escalon, Almond Zigmund, Alice Hope, and Yoona Hur. It’s also really great to hang out all day at the gorgeous Royal Poinciana Plaza.

The best gift you received lately:

A pendant from my husband by the artist César. And it was in the center of a book where he had cut out the pages to hide it! Ten points, RP!

Advice you hold dear:

“Just do it!”

What has been your favorite hotel stay?

A recent stay at the Okura in Tokyo was pretty great. The hotel reopened about five years ago after a big renovation, including recreating the original gorgeous lobby design from the 1960s. And every detail is sublime, from the perfect bathrooms with every amenity you can imagine, to the incredible view of Tokyo from the bathtub, to the perfect green-tea chocolates that awaited us bedside each night.

An indulgence you would never forgo? I’m sure you can guess by now… chocolate!

Who has had the greatest impact on your career(s)?

It was definitely my parents who paved the way for my love of art and design. My dad was a painter, and my mom had a gallery when I was in high school. I lived in a beautiful mid-century home and was surrounded by Saarinen and Eames furniture, as well as beautiful art.

Personal style icon:

Gloria Steinem. Style and brains!

Which city do you find most visually inspiring, and why?

I love Japan, and walking around Tokyo is a visual delight. It’s everything there—the fashionable people, the perfect bonsai gardens, the gorgeous tea rooms, the Japanese ceramics and textiles, the artistically arranged flowers, the impeccable pastry and candy shops, and a five-floor stationery store, with every paper and pen you can possibly imagine.

Onna House in East Hampton has a very Japanese vibe, built around a central rock garden. (Onna means woman in Japanese.) Japanese style and sensibility have been a big part of my world. I grew up in a Japaneseinspired home, with shoji screens, and I am continuing it now with Onna House.

What’s next on your travel agenda?

An expedition to Mexico City and Oaxaca to discover artists and artisans.

A book you love so much that you’ve read it more than once:

“Lessons in Chemistry.” The second time around was with a yellow highlighter in hand. If author Bonnie Garmus is reading this: Please come do a talk at Onna House. We love you!

PHOTO

The lobby of the Okura Tokyo

Works by artist Almond Zigmund at Onna House in Palm Beach.

A view from Perry’s home in Villefranche-sur-Mer, on the French Riviera.

Moore is MORE

FASHION CRITIC BOOTH MOORE LOOKS BACK ON HER GROUNDBREAKING CAREER—AND FORWARD, TOWARD SPRING TRENDS.

BY INGRID SCHMIDT

Having attended hundreds of runway shows worldwide over the course of her career, Booth Moore has an almost encyclopedic knowledge of fashion history. She has authored three books, including “American Runway: 75 Years of Fashion and the Front Row,” with the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Now the West Coast Executive Editor of Women’s Wear Daily, Moore counts her 17-year run at the Los Angeles Times, where she served as the paper’s first fashion critic, as a milestone. Moore’s longtime perch—covering Hollywood’s red carpets and style scene—has proven to be an exceptional vantage point as the fashion pendulum continues to swing westward.

Any early inklings that you would delve into Hollywood?

Growing up in New York City, I always idealized Los Angeles. It also had a lot to do with the music my mom listened to—in the 1970s it was Stevie Nicks and Linda Ronstadt, and in the ‘80s, The Go-Gos—envisioning that whole world and wanting to be a part of it. Growing up, I had magazine clippings up on my bedroom wall of palm trees, convertibles, Chanel swimsuits, and people roller skating. I devoured fashion magazines and loved shopping. (I joke that I carried a purse from the time that I was three.) I think there is something in my DNA.

How did you make the career leap to LA?

My best friend had moved out here to work in film, so she kind of paved the way. I drove cross-country in 1996 and was eventually introduced to someone at the Los Angeles Times I took the first job I could get—doing listings and weekend features for the Calendar section—and got to know the fashion editor, Mimi Avins. She gave me my first freelance assignment: To interview Stevie Nicks about her clothes during the ‘97 Fleetwood Mac tour. Eventually, they hired me to do a lifestyle column about Hollywood parties, and then I landed in the fashion section and rose through the ranks. In 2004, I was named the first fashion critic at the Times ; that was really a mark of how the paper wanted to put fashion on the same level of importance, in terms of criticism and consideration, as other arts like film and music. I was also a co-founding editor of the Image section.

Other memorable career moments?

I was in New York for Fashion Week on 9/11. Being able to pivot from New York Fashion Week to covering the fall of the towers was defining in my career. There were two of us there to cover shows, but the Times didn’t have a huge sta in New York, so it was all hands on deck.

Before I worked at the Times, I had a job with the celebrity fanzine Bop; a record company contacted us to interview this new band, the Spice Girls. So I was one of the first people in the US to interview them, and I still have a cute picture of us from that assignment. That was a full-circle moment because, when Victoria and David Beckham moved their family to LA [in 2007], I was the first person to interview her for the

cover of the Image section. It was fun to show her that old photo. I also had one of the first interviews with Tom Ford after he moved to LA.

Any idea how many fashion shows you have covered?

Hundreds! What scares me is wondering if I’ve spent a year of my life going to fashion shows.

Can you speak to some standout runway moments—be it collections or the theater of it all?

I’m jumping around in time here, but certainly the Chanel show in 2014 was amazing, where Karl Lagerfeld transformed the Grand Palais into a supermarket, and the 2010 Chanel show, where he brought in a huge iceberg from Sweden. Then Dries van Noten, who is a favorite designer of mine, had an anniversary show [Spring 2005] where guests were seated for dinner and models walked the length of the table. After the meal, shelves came down and there was his anniversary book at each place setting. Tom Ford’s last show at Gucci [2004] was very memorable, with the white dresses and rosebuds; it felt like such a moment for American designers, because he really transformed that company. A lot of Marc Jacobs shows are memorable, too, in terms of the stagecraft. One show [Fall 2016], inspired by illustrator Edward Gorey, was very Goth, with some shadow play. The clothes always rise to the occasion, so it’s not like you’re just watching special e ects.

As someone on the road a lot, do you have any packing hacks and wardrobe tips?

Well, I realized that sometimes it’s cheaper to ship a suitcase than to pay the fee for a second bag. After doing this for 25 years or so, things have changed a lot. It used to be skirts and heels, but now editors in the front row at shows are often wearing jeans and sneakers. I’m always trying to find comfortable shoes, because the truth is there’s a lot of schlepping around, running in and out of shows and walking long distances. It’s not that glamorous. The shoe that I wore to death this last season was the Alaïa mesh Mary Jane flat with a flexible sole. It’s chic and, if it gets wet, it doesn’t matter. I usually have my laptop in a Longchamp tote, because it’s waterproof and does the job.

What trends are capturing your attention for spring?

The jelly flats from The Row, as the next iteration of comfy flats. I feel like quiet luxury is continuing a bit. It will be interesting to see if people continue to buy into things that are not as recognizable, so they last for years, or maybe forever. On the other hand, there’s been this huge surge of logo dressing, and louder colors and prints, particularly in menswear, that is interesting. One of the developments in fashion that I’ve been happy to follow is the rise of resort-style fashion becoming a category in and of itself. Brands like La DoubleJ, Rhode, Marie France Van Damme, and Zimmermann have extended that resort feeling throughout the year.

Notes from a GLASS HOUSE

NEWLY MINTED AUTHOR ASHA ELIAS TALKS PTA POLITICS, REDISCOVERING WRITING, AND HER DEBUT SATIRICAL NOVEL “PINK GLASS HOUSES.”

BY KATE DWYER

When Asha Elias moved to attend the University of Miami in the fall of 2001, she found herself “immersed in a whole new world,” she says. Though she had grown up in nearby Boca Raton, she was delighted by the Magic City’s heady mix of languages, aesthetics, cuisines, and customs. “For the first time in my life, I—as a mixed-race person—finally felt like I blended in,” she said, noting how welcoming the city is for newcomers. “Over time, I discovered that Miami is so much more than a merging of backgrounds. The city has its own distinct identity.”

Two decades later, during the spring of 2020, after jotting down notes for years, Elias, now 40, returned to an old forgotten passion and set out to write a book. Her debut novel was drafted within six months.

“Pink Glass Houses” (William Morrow), out July 20, is a “Big Little Lies”–esque thriller set amid PTA drama at one of Miami’s most exclusive elementary schools. Here, Elias talks about her writing process.

Where did you find the inspiration to write “Pink Glass Houses”? Why did you set out to write this book?

At the time (and still to this day), I was heavily involved in the PTA at my kids’ school and also in the larger Miami charity scene. While I truly believed in the work we were doing, the silly small organization politics drove me crazy. It was so easy for good intentions to get buried under personality differences and nonsensical rules. It made me wonder: Was I volunteering out of the goodness of my heart? Was anybody? Or were we all chasing some kind of validation because we didn’t feel useful enough? I wanted to understand it all better. That’s how the idea for the novel began.

In your author bio, you call yourself a “reluctant socialite.” What does that mean? How would you describe your social life around Miami, and how did it factor into your writing process?

I live with the constant internal struggle of Do I want to wear sweatpants in bed or get dressed up

to go out? Honestly, it’s usually the former that hooks me, but the FOMO is real. We live in one of the most beautiful, vibrant, and exciting cities in the world. There are incredible things to do seven nights a week. I love being out and soaking in the energy of the town, but I also love quiet and a good book under the covers.

Two decades into my life in Miami, I’m still trying to find a balance between saying yes and prioritizing quiet time, but I can’t complain. It’s an honor to be a part of the Miami community, and I’m lucky to feel as integrated as I do. There’s the other benefit of being out and about, too: collecting so much inspiration for writing social satire. As an active participant in all of it, I try to see the humor and criticism from both sides.

What was the publishing process like for you?

Before I started querying for “Pink Glass Houses,” everything about the publishing process seemed intimidating and shrouded in mystery. The game-changing moment for me happened when I took a novel-generator workshop with Catapult,

Asha Elias’s debut novel is a social satire set in Miami.

“WHEN I TOLD MY FRIEND GROUP THAT I WAS WRITING THIS BOOK, THEIR FIRST RESPONSE WAS, ‘WE HAVE SO MUCH MATERIAL FOR YOU!’ ”

—ASHA ELIAS

taught by the great Jennifer Close. Not only did she provide the feedback I needed to make the book work, she also demystified the agent querying and publishing submissions processes. I’d literally give her a kidney if she needed one.

What kind of fiction do you like to read?

Which books and authors influenced the writing of “Pink Glass Houses,” and how do you see this book as carving out its own niche?

I’m an avid fiction reader, and try to alternate between literary, commercial, and genre. I’ll devour the new Lauren Groff and then immediately pick up a thriller, or finish a cozy mystery, and then turn to Lisa See’s historical fiction. My taste is pretty broad. In terms of influences for my own writing, I usually lean towards voice-y, character-driven writers like Close, Liane Moriarty, Curtis Sittenfeld, and Gillian Flynn. I’m hoping “Pink Glass Houses” can build on what some of these incredible writers have done, while also standing apart, with its Miami-flavored satire.

How have your friends in Miami responded to the social commentary in the book?

So far, they seem to get a kick out of it. We are always talking about what a unique place we live in. Yes, it’s sunny and beautiful most of the year. Yes, people are abnormally attractive and always seem to be dressed to the nines. But also, there are just so many bizarre and questionable things we see in our day-to-day lives. Some of which we actively participate in. When I told my friend group that I was writing this book, their first response was, “We have so much material for you!”

What are you most excited for around Miami this spring/summer?

I’m most excited for the O, Miami Poetry Festival, which will take place for the entire month of April. I’m a board member, and our goal is for every Miamian, regardless of zip code, to encounter a poem at some point during the month. We will be showcasing local talent, ranging from poet laureates to public school children, and celebrating with events all over the county.

I’m also looking forward to this year’s Formula 1 race in Miami. Not that I know much about the sport itself, but in true Miami style, we sure know how to throw a party.

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“VICTIM” (DOUBLEDAY)

BY ANDREW BORYGA

Miami-based Boryga hits the ground running. After a guidance counselor teaches Javier Perez how to write about his drug-dealer father’s death in order to land educational opportunities for “diverse” students, Javi continues embellishing his life story in college and takes “artistic liberties” while writing about social justice for a highbrow magazine. But when his childhood friend— who knows about his house of cards—is released from prison, is Javi’s secret safe?

March 2024

“OYE” (HOGARTH)

BY MELISSA MOGOLLON

In this inventive coming-of-age novel, readers eavesdrop on one-sided phone calls between Luciana and her older sister, who’s away at college. After their glamorous, eccentric grandmother refuses to evacuate her home before a hurricane, and receives a startling medical diagnosis, Luciana’s family decides to invite her to live with them—in Luciana’s bedroom. Soon, the two forge a close, complicated relationship, and Luciana learns more than a few family secrets.

May 2024

“BLOOD IN THE CUT” (FLATIRON BOOKS)

BY ALEJANDRO NODARSE

After getting out of prison, Iggy must regain his grieving father’s trust and save the family butcher shop, which, situated in a newly gentrified neighborhood, runs the risk of closing. Soon, he discovers that his father is involved in a poaching scheme in the Everglades, and Iggy must decide how far he’ll go to pay off his father’s debts.

June 2024

HOW TO WEAR IT

Hollywood stylist JESSICA PASTER found her calling behind the scenes and her A-list roster of clients couldn’t be happier about it.

BY INGRID SCHMIDT

Veteran fashion stylist Jessica Paster has earned (and maintained) a starry client roster with her sartorial talents and down-to-earth personality.

On this year’s awards season circuit: Emily Blunt and Aubrey Plaza (both 17-year clients), Carla Gugino (23 years and counting), Quinta Brunson, Cara Jade Myers, Rhea Seehorn, Abigail Spencer, Maria Bello, and Karen Fukuhara. Yet fashion wasn’t always Paster’s calling. “I wanted to be an actress and studied for three years,” says the Los Angeles native. “On the first week that I was finally allowed to audition, I realized that it wasn’t for me—there was nothing about it that I enjoyed!”

Starting out as an assistant stylist at age 20, Paster quickly climbed the ladder. Her big break happened at the Academy Awards 1997, when her clients Kim Basinger and Minnie Driver were both up for Best Supporting Actress for L.A. Confidential and Good Will Hunting, respectively. Basinger won, and a star-studded career was born. Here, the A-list stylist breaks out spring fashion trends, her work uniform, key travel looks, and the two pieces every woman should own.

You had two Emmy dresses go viral this season.

Aubrey Plaza in Loewe; she’s so funny, and even started posting the [Post-It note] memes. And then Quinta Brunson’s gorgeous Dior haute couture gown. We did four or five fittings and it fit her like a glove. It was such a beautiful classic dress, and the detailing of crushed satin gave it a modern spin.

Biggest awards season challenge?

Because of the [2023 SAG-AFTRA] strike, the Emmy awards were pushed back to January 15, so it was a little bit of a scramble getting going after the holidays. I had [mood]boards all over my office for days. It was intense.

Items you always carry in your kit?

My go-to underwear is Spanx or Commando. That’s my secret weapon: undergarments. You don’t need to drop a lining on every single dress, as the girls are very open to wearing just an adorable little bloomer.

Do you have a work uniform?

I’ve been wearing little sweatsuits with my Birkenstocks. I just got a sweatsuit from Ragdoll that I love to bits. Aviator Nation, Naked Cashmere, and Leset also have great ones. And I love my jewelry. I wear my bracelet stacks—Lorraine Schwartz, Anita Ko, and Tiffany & Co.—with my Jacquie Aiche and Anita Ko necklaces and Mejuri earrings.

Any Bal Harbour Shops—specific anecdotes?

When I was working with Mariah Carey, I would run out to Bal Harbour Shops to find her clothes. Not only do they have amazing shopping, but the restaurants are fantastic. The thing is, the valet always remembers my name, and I don’t even live there!

What’s in your suitcase for weekend getaways?

For trips to Ojai and Montecito, I love a great summer dress from Dolce & Gabbana with Birkenstocks. Then I switch to a cute mule by Gianvito Rossi for the evening and I’m set.

Trends you are eyeing for spring?

We will see lots of little A-line miniskirts, the shorter the better—very reminiscent of the ‘60s. What’s nice about this look is you can take it Gen Z by pairing it with a sneaker, or sexy-cool with a heel. A color we’ll see lots of is butter yellow; for shoes it’s going to be about a kitten heel. And then my favorite trend is ‘90s simplicity— whether a simple pencil skirt with a nice knit, or a slip dress with a great cardigan, paired with kitten heels or loafers.

Items that every woman should own?

A pair of jeans they love and a great LBD. The other day, I wore Daze jeans with a sparkly little Miu Miu top to a party and it looked fabulous. And I always like a Prada LBD.

Indulgence that you never forego?

The two things that I do to regroup, for my body and mind, are SoulCycle classes and a trip to Tomoko Spa in Beverly Hills.

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PACKING LIGHT

WITH A SOUGHT-AFTER LONDON DESIGN STUDIO, TARA BERNERD HAS A GLOBAL CLIENT ROSTER AND AN EQUALLY INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SCHEDULE.

BY MARK ELLWOOD

Tara Bernerd, known for glamorous, color-soaked interiors, founded her namesake interior architectural design studio in London over two decades ago. While Bernerd does have a private client list, it’s her hospitality projects—including the justreopened Belmond Maroma in Mexico—that we’re particularly drawn to. She and her team are also working widely in South Florida right now, including designing Six Fisher Island, the last plot of land on Fisher Island; The Perigon with OMA Architects, on Miami Beach; and the new MAASS restaurant at Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale. Here, we catch up with the seasoned and stylish globetrotter about her packing hacks, fondest memories, and who she turns to for planning her itineraries.

What’s your go-to travel outfit?

I always make an effort when traveling—to this day, I’m usually in one of my many colored-leather jackets, whether old Céline, classic Gucci, or vintage Chloé. But as airports get busier and navigating them is more arduous, I’ve replaced my wedges and finally succumbed to some very cool trainers. If I’m traveling long haul, I will have a change of clothes for the flight, but I’m more a fan of James Perse—cotton over cashmere— something cozy and soft.

Single best packing hack?

I’ve learned the hard way that less is more. But for someone like me who loves my clothes, that’s been a huge achievement. If I’m flying private, I tend to quickly revert to my old self.

How far have you made it with carry-on only?

My longest trip to date without additional shopping has been ten days. It only becomes tricky if the trip involves different cities with very different climates—Miami and New York, for instance.

Recommend a connected travel agent. I’ve long used Stefan Ksiazek at Trailfinders in London. He has looked after me and my family for many years and knows our preferences and foibles.

What is your on-plane ritual?

On a long-haul flight, it’s the down time and the chance to switch off that I value. I always make sure to download enough series to keep me occupied for a binge-watch. I open my iPad and watch whatever I’m currently addicted to. Right now, it’s Shameless, and with 11 seasons to go, I have plenty.

“I’VE LEARNED THE HARD WAY THAT LESS IS MORE. BUT IF I’M FLYING PRIVATE, I TEND TO REVERT TO MY OLD SELF.”

The best shopping find from your travels is… Over the years, when I have found something really unique and not indulged myself, I have really regretted it. So now, if I can fit it in my case, I make a point to take it home. This recently included some wonderful fabrics, sundresses, and colorful tableware I encountered in Riviera Maya, while finishing up Belmond’s Maroma property there.

The most indulgent splurge you’ve made while traveling.

My passion for antiques and mid-century pieces means that’s what I can splurge on when I travel. Most recently that would have been in Milan, at Officina Antiquaria, where my good friend Luca Vitali has an incredible collection. I found two rare and unique chairs: wooden cruise ship recliners from the 1950s.

Who’s the most stylish traveler you know?

The jeweler Loree Rodkin. She is a very dear

friend, and her style is unique: always layered brilliantly in an effortless way, wearing her collections, often in black or very silhouettelike clothes. She travels like a rock star.

What hotel would you own if you could?

The Splendido Hotel in Portofino is a magical property; it presides over that area and exudes the style of the past but still today encapsulates its surroundings. It holds so many memories for me; I remember as a little girl being enchanted by the cascading gardens and the abundance of color in the flowers. Every time I return there is nostalgic for me.

Recommend a GM you’d trust to organize anything.

I’ve been spending more time in Milan and have come to know the hotels and their GMs so well. So, I would recommend Luca Finardi, at the Mandarin Oriental, a dear friend of both my husband and mine, who’s the most together and cool; I’d also give a nod to Andrea Obertello at the Four Seasons.

Your first private plane ride?

My first memory of going on a private plane was many years ago, traveling to a Greek Island as the guest of my great friends Alastair Cuddeford, Ben Elliot, and Piers Adam. I was in my early twenties; it was an incredible experience, and I won’t forget the touchdown on a private airfield on this beautiful island. That sense of occasion and excitement has always stayed with me.

What destination would you recommend ahead of all others?

Milan. It’s a stylish, intriguing, bubbling melting pot of design. It’s so well located that it’s easy to get everywhere by plane, train, or car. The city is vibrant, and I adore the pace of it all. The architecture is a constant inspiration. I love running in the park, having a little lunch at Bacaro, or an evening at Il Baretto, to share but a few of my go-to’s.

Tara Bernerd pictured at Maroma, a Belmond Hotel, which reopened last August, after an extensive refurbishment of the property under her design.

THE BRANDO

French Polynesia

Order up a cocktail, Marlon-style, at Bob’s Bar, named after Brando’s own personal bartender on the beachfront. Book a daily, included spa treatment in the Fare Manu room at the spa, a bird’s nest-like cocoon on stilts, or a coldplunge dip in the ice bath installed at the request of former guest Jack Dorsey. Pick a daily, included excursion, whether deep-sea fishing or whale watching when the season’s right. Try some classic poisson cru, perhaps at one of the resort’s own restaurants. If you’re staying on the atoll that was once the namesake movie star’s private hideaway, it’s more like being his houseguest than staying at— and paying for—a hotel; everyone here is equal. The only decision to make is which side of the island you prefer: Snorkelers should ask for a villa on the rocky Turtle Beach, the best perch for sunset views, while sunbathers will prefer sandy Mermaid Bay–facing villas.

ON A MISSION TO DEMYSTIFY THE STIGMA BEHIND ALL-INCLUSIVES, MARK ELLWOOD UNCOVERS A NEW CROP OF LUXURY PROPERTIES THAT WANT YOU TO HAVE IT ALL— WITHOUT ITEMIZING.

Call them the “inclusive exclusives.” It’s the newest trend in ultra-premium hospitality, one that’s borrowed from how the safari lodge industry has long operated: opt to charge higher rates up front and then o er guests whatever they wish while in residence without ever needing to present a check to sign. It was developed by those lodges out of necessity, mostly driven by their isolated location, but the idea has now spread to urban properties and island resorts, too.

Where once all-inclusives might have simply been shorthand for piled-high bu ets, this represents a new, refined approach to the concept. It emphasizes more than simply unlimited food and drink (though that’s a must-have too). Perhaps you’re a guest with a need for daily massages, or someone keen to sail out to a hard-to-reach surf spot every morning? Then again, you might want a private tour of a world-class museum, or a heliskiing adventure on fresh powder daily. We’ve rounded up the five best-in-class of this new concept around the world, from tropical hideouts to Alaskan lodges—just remember, as ever, to check the fine print on every stay.

ÀNI PRIVATE RESORTS

Dominican Republic, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Anguilla

Jane Street Capital founder Tim Reynolds is behind this series of ultra–high-end, single-use inclusive properties, where guests’ every whim is included in the nightly rate—and with a one-to-one sta -to-guest ratio, it’s easy to accommodate. In the Dominican Republic, for example, there’s a private chef who creates culinary delicacies in di erent settings around the resort, up to 12 spa treatments daily, kids’ activities, beach barbecue lunches, dance performances, a rum-tasting and cigar-rolling master class, and a trip along Laguna Gri-Gri followed by a sunset cruise. At the Anguilla property, the first in the collection and a site that was originally a vacation home for Reynolds and his family, the rates include up to six daily spa treatments, all food and beverage, a pool butler to tend to your needs while lounging, kite flying lessons, and rum tasting classes. Thailand and Sri Lanka follow similar models to these. Reynolds was left paralyzed from the waist down after a car accident in 2000, which became a transformative experience in many ways—and one reason that Àni’s sites also act as prosocial operations, underwriting a local namesake art academy that’s open to local young adults and artists.

The ocean is steps from your back door at The Brando.

Villa Amber at Áni in the Dominican Republic

TORDRILLO

MOUNTAIN LODGE Alaska

Olympic gold medalist in alpine skiing Tommy Moe co-owns this adventure lodge a 40-minute flight from Anchorage in Alaska’s pristine wilderness, so it’s no wonder he wanted his guests to enjoy the outdoors without any constraints. Pick a package depending on the season, and there’s an unlimited adrenaline rush on tap. In peak winter season, expect heli adventures every day, scouring the landscape for the best places to ski and board, under the auspices of pro-level guides (there are five flight hours per group of four to spend as you wish across your stay). In summer, when the wildflowers and forests burst into life, pick the heli excursions to fish, raft, or climb a via ferrata at no extra cost, or choose from a variety of included activities such as surfing, kayaking, and water skiing. During June, there’s a special, all-inclusive program: heliskiing on perfectly soft snow in the morning, and fishing for king salmon by night. All meals and a connection from Anchorage by plane are also included, whatever the time of year.

AIRELLES RESORTS France

This under-the-radar French firm is slowly establishing itself as a power player in the ultraluxe, all-inclusive space, with properties around the country and soon also in Venice, Italy. Its focus is on gestures of generosity to guests, and a feeling that its premium rates are great value for money. There’s no additional charge for sunbeds at its private beach in St Tropez, for instance, or for an exploratory excursion in its mini Mokes, while inclusive rates at the property at Versailles include multiple exclusive tours. Guests can opt for old-school full board, with all meals included in the rate, and every night’s turndown gift is more impressive than a chocolate or two. At its Courchevel or Val d’Isère outposts, for example, that’s a jacket produced in collaboration with Fusalp, while those who stay at the Versailles property will leave with a liquette, the nightshirt traditionally worn at that court. No wonder there’s even a full-time sta er who, in addition to managing the boutique, is also responsible for wrangling those turndown treats.

NAVIVA, A FOUR SEASONS RESORT Mexico

The White Lotus has given this hotel chain a much-needed pop-culture punch-up in recent years, and it’s responding by opening refreshingly contemporary resorts that resist the somewhat cookie-cutter approach to luxury for which it was once known. The standout among them is Naviva, an adults-only tented camp on Mexico’s west coast, which opened in December of 2022. It has just 15 rooms (actually, tents) squirreled away amid an almost 50-acre tropical forest on a private peninsula. The goal is for guests to fully disconnect from the world—so nightly rates include anything you might wish to enjoy on property. Book a massage using locally sourced tepezcohuite, a type of mimosa known for its anti-aging and healing abilities , or a workout in the al-fresco gym, where the dumbbells are hewn from stones found on the property rather than steel; all food and beverages are included, as are the resort’s surprising bonuses, which might include a spontaneous picnic in the jungle.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Tordrillo Mountain Lodge’s majestic landscape; poolside at Naviva; the Jardins de l’Orangerie at Airelles Resorts’ Château de Versailles

A Technicolor DREAM

SHAKE OFF THE WINTER BY EMBRACING THE BRIGHTEST BAUBLES OF THE SEASON.

BY KATE BERNARD

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WHALE

THERE SEEMS TO BE NO END IN SIGHT TO MIAMI’S BILLIONAIRE BOOM. JAY CHESHES HEADS SOUTH TO SEE HOW THIS RISING TIDE IS RESHAPING THE CITY’S CULTURAL LANDSCAPE.

WATCHING

Once upon a time you might have been merely rich and still scored a home on Indian Creek. In 1979, Julio Iglesias, at the height of his Latin love song popularity, bought two waterfront acres there on Biscayne Bay for around $650,000 total. That’s nearly $3 million in 2024 dollars, but still a bargain in today’s overheated market.

Now Indian Creek—the very secure and very private approximately 294-acre barrier island just north of Miami Beach, with its own mayor and tiny police force—is among the country’s most a uent zip codes, home to football star Tom Brady, financier Carl Icahn, and a certain daughter of Donald Trump.

Last year, when Je Bezos, the world’s third wealthiest person, announced his intention to shift his primary residence from soggy Seattle to sunny south Florida, he naturally gravitated towards Indian Creek—purchasing adjoining plots there for a combined $147 million. The tabloid press have since taken to calling the island Miami’s “Billionaire Bunker.”

Bezos is just the latest in a flood of uber-rich who since the pandemic have been buying property and laying down roots in and around Miami—often paying huge sums for teardowns as they prepare to erect new mega-mansions. Many, like Bezos, who graduated from Miami Palmetto Senior High School in 1982, are returning home after making their fortunes elsewhere. Greater Miami is now the fastest-growing center of high-net-worth transplants in the country, according to the USA Wealth Report, an independent study released in 2023.

The new influx of centi-millionaires and billionaires is leaving its mark on a city long defined in the public imagination by its most larger-than-life citizens, fictional and otherwise—from Tony Montana and Crockett and Tubbs to Ricky Martin, Madonna, and Gianni Versace.

Ranking on the Forbes 400 List of Richest Americans has become the ultimate calling card in an area where mega-yacht berths and private jet parking spots are in short supply. Builders are scrambling to add more hangars to the very busy private jet hub at Miami-Opa locka Executive Airport.

And deep-pocketed newcomers are upping the ante on charitable giving. Give Miami Day, an annual citywide fundraising drive, had its best year in 2023, raising more than $34 million. Miami’s cultural institutions and other local nonprofits have never had it so good.

“I think you’re going to see a leveling with other great philanthropic centers across the country, if we haven’t already,” says Alex Gartenfeld, artistic director of the Institute of Contemporary Art Miami, which is celebrating its 10th birthday this year.

The Bass in Miami Beach, which just turned 60, has added a slew of a uent newcomers to its museum board in the last few years, along with a new group of supporters, Future Bass, encompassing benefactors under 40. The big-ticket “co-chair” tables for the museum’s January gala, The Bass Ball, quickly sold out, at $22,500 apiece. “We’re hoping for a few big birthday gifts this year,” says Silvia Karman Cubiñá, executive director and chief curator, of the museum’s milestone year.

Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez—Miami’s most in-demand new party guests—aren’t yet making a splash on the benefit circuit. But there are plenty of other billionaires showing up.

“You can wish upon a star, or you can really harness a huge network of people who are worth between $100 million and $10 billion, who just happen not to be named Je Bezos,” says one cultural leader.

On every big fundraiser’s radar is Miami’s reportedly second-richest new resident, the philanthropically-minded hedge fund honcho Ken Gri n (#22 on the Forbes 400) who moved here from Chicago two years ago. Gri n, who grew up in Boca Raton, paid over $106 million for a fouracre waterfront estate in Coconut Grove with two houses, 12 bedrooms, and roughly 25,000 square feet of living space. His company, Citadel, will soon have a new Miami headquarters in a steel skyscraper under construction in Brickell—adding a whole team of freewheeling hedge funders to the social whirl of the city.

While you might be unlikely to cross paths with Gri n or Bezos out and about in Miami—or even tech mogul Peter Thiel, worth a mere $6 billion, who has split his time between Miami and Silicon Valley since 2020—there are plenty of glitzy new restaurants and nightspots capitalizing on the illusion that you just might. And private members-only clubs, promising more discretion, are springing up like mushrooms, following in the pioneering footsteps of the Soho Beach House, which opened in 2010, and the Faena Hotel’s arts and culture–based private membership club, Faena Rose, which debuted in 2016.

New additions to the very crowded private-club landscape include Chateau ZZ’s, a new branch of ZZ’s Club in a historic manor, and MM, from the restaurateurs behind Asian-Mediterranean hotspot MILA in Miami Beach. MM’s $5,000 annual fee comes with priority reservations at all Riviera Dining Group restaurants and access to dedicated spaces at MILA and its soon-to-open sibling, Casa Neos, on the Miami River. MM also o ers a more rarefied membership tier, starting at $25,000 per year, delivering use of a fully sta ed 45-foot-long yacht. “For us it’s about creating a lifestyle, going beyond what we do with the restaurants,” says Marine Giron-Galy, a partner in the Riviera Dining Group. “Our next step will be to o er a full concierge service for our guests.”

The new Aman hotel and residence, due to open in Miami Beach in 2026, might raise the bar even more with its private club component, judging from the Aman Club in New York, with a reported $200,000 initiation fee. For now, you might need your own Indian Creek mega-mansion or $90-million penthouse apartment on nearby Fisher Island to access Miami’s most rarefied clubs. The Indian Creek Country Club, with its historic golf course, designed by William Flynn in 1928, and the equally impenetrable Fisher Island Club, where the clubhouse is an old Vanderbilt mansion and you might grab tennis pointers from Andre Agassi or Ste Graf, are both currently open to residents only.

GREATER MIAMI IS NOW THE FASTESTGROWING CENTER OF HIGHNET-WORTH TRANSPLANTS IN THE COUNTRY.

Sailing SEASON

MARK ELLWOOD REPORTS THAT WHEN IT COMES TO CRUISING, THE TIDE HAS TURNED TOWARD YACHT-LIKE SAILING VESSELS, LIKE WINDSTAR CRUISES.

Jules Maury spent a year of her life sailing around the South Pacific, retracing the route of HMS Bounty Commander Captain Bligh in a Swan 65. “It was one of the most romantic boats out there, and still is today,” she swoons, recalling how she and her then-boyfriend would glide around the Great Barrier Reef, up to Tonga and Fiji, pausing at far-flung spots like the uninhabited Palmyra atoll. Today, Maury helms ultra-luxury travel specialist Scott Dunn Private, and is finding that experience helming a sailboat more useful than ever: her yacht-chartering clients are increasingly opting for an old-fashioned vessel, complete with mast and rigging, over slickly designed Riva types. Take the C-suiter whose vacations she has long planned, and who insisted that his summertime trip this year be on such a boat: “He said he wanted to hear the wind cracking through the sails, and then see the sunset through them,” Maury explains. “It’s the romance of it all.”

That particular client isn’t alone. In the pandemic’s wake, there’s been a surge in travel by water, be it chartering or cruising. The National Marine Manufacturers Association saw boat sales hit a 13-year high in 2020, while the global yacht charter market was projected to grow from $6.83 billion that same year to $10.82 billion by 2027, or a compound annual growth rate of 6.6 percent. In the cruise sector, PortMiami, the largest in Florida, set a record for passengers served over the twelve months to September 2023—at 7.3 million people, it was 7 percent higher than the previous record tally, set in 2019. But there’s more to this story than sheer numbers: the enthusiasm for trips like these has given a particular boost to the elite niche of sailboating, which has found renewed cachet among those looking for more sustainable ways to embrace slow travel. Scott Dunn Private, for example, has seen a 25 percent increase in requests for sailboat charters compared with 2019 or earlier.

want to spend more time on board and be more in tune with their environment. It’s about slow travel,” she adds. The shallow drafts, of course, also allow easier access to a wider variety of destinations, like the Greek islands. “They’re so close, and you can sail between them in a matter of hours, really exploiting the natural propulsion of the winds to island-hop. But many of the islands also have very shallow waters around them, tighter bays where superyachts might struggle—but not the sailboats.”

Scott Dunn Private’s Maury agrees. She’s watched formerly landlocked clients swap out a five-star hotel stay for a week or more on a yacht, especially skittling between the Cyclades or French Polynesia. “They want to actually sail, but they don’t want to be hands-on involved, not physically doing it,” she explains, noting that the surge in tourism after the pandemic has only made sailing more appealing, as it unlocks the harder-to-reach spots.

THERE’S A MINDSET MORE THAN A DEMOGRAPHIC THAT COMES ON A SAILBOAT... THEY DON’T WANT TO BE RECOGNIZED, BUT VALUED AND SERVICED, SO THEY CAN RELAX.

—JANET BAVA, WINDSTAR CRUISES

There are multiple reasons behind this shift. “The owners who buy and sail and charter sailing yachts are by far the most passionate,” says Francesca Webster, editor of S uperyacht Times. “They don’t do it for the prestige of having the biggest boat in the marina, but for the joy of being under sail. It’s a very old-fashioned industry.” Webster herself has crewed on such vessels, and points to the connection they o er to the environment, a sense of engaging with your surroundings more than a sleek oversized superyacht might a ord. It’s not just that they rely on wind power, but also that their shallower drafts put the boats closer to the water: for anyone on board, it’s a far more intense and thrilling way to crest the waves. There’s an environmental upside to sailing like this, of course, but it’s also a chance to pause and reflect. “Since the pandemic, we’ve seen a massive transition in owners who

It’s also an ideal option for multigenerational getaways, where family members combine vacations and reunions, Maury notes—a trend that sailboat specialist Windstar Cruises has also seen. Its sail-powered ships, which range in capacity from 148 to 386 passengers, are increasingly being commandeered for charters, which allows whoever rents the yacht-style ship to personalize every aspect of the journey, from ports to catering. “The wealthy are all spending so much to try to outdo each o ther,” says Windstar Chief Commercial O cer Janet Bava. “They might be spending $1 to 5 million on a wedding, for one six-hour evening, but guess what? That’s what it costs for an entire week with us to make your wedding an experience.”

The return to sail that charter specialists and agents like Maury have observed is reflected in Windstar’s clientele, too: its sailboat passengers, per Bava, have a repeat rate of just over 44 percent, far higher than rival lines without such old-school vessels. They’re also a younger crowd than cruise lines typically attract: the average age of a Windstar sailboat guest is just 45. “There’s a mindset more than a demographic that comes on a sailboat,” she continues, “Someone who wears tuxedos and suits in their everyday life will be in the most casual attire—they don’t want to be recognized, but valued and serviced, so they can relax.”

Perhaps that’s the biggest driver behind the return to sail: that vessel is simultaneously a luxe perch and a place where status isn’t central, a chance to feel both anonymous and adventurous. “I’ve always loved the idea of the sailing boat,” says Maury, caught in a moment of reverie. “Imagine sitting under the beautiful stars and a velvet sky out on the deck with a fresh-caught crayfish—everything tastes better cooked outside—and a chilled Puligny Montrachet, with the boat gently rocking?” She pauses to sigh. “It’s seventh heaven.”

Windstar Cruises’ Wind Spirit, a four-masted sailing yacht, pictured here cruising in Tahiti.

HOW TO CHANGE THE BODY’S SCORE

SASHA FRERE-JONES REVISITS DAVID R. HAWKINS’S “LETTING GO,” AND DISCOVERS A NEW GENERATION OF DEVOTEES PRACTICING THE ART OF SURRENDER.

THERE IS A PHOTO floating around the internet that shows three people sitting on a couch in 1969. I am inclined to trust the date: “9/27/69 at Helen Wynn’s” —written with a ballpoint pen and pushed to the bottom edge of the black-and-white print. Psychologist Helen Schucman smiles, no teeth, gamely accepting her place in the middle of the sandwich between Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill Wilson, glum in the foreground, and psychiatrist David R. Hawkins, looking like a jolly Ned Flanders in a mustache and vest at the end of the sofa. As the kids might say, this photo is my Roman Empire.

In a daily life keyed to professional achievement and consumption, it is almost impossible to imagine success that is not somehow a version of outperforming someone else grinding alongside you. Hawkins is here to dismantle that. Hawkins was the slow cooker of the bunch, a spiritual scientist of sorts who died at the age of 85 in 2012 and left behind a host of books and lectures (on his Veritas Publishing site). Hawkins became famous for the Map of Consciousness. In this system, various factors add up to a vibrational score. Pride brings you down but courage is a desired attribute, and so forth. The book that has had the most interesting afterlife, though, is something softer and simpler: a short book called “Letting Go: The Pathway to Surrender,” published in 2012, the year he died. This one emerged from the pack by presenting a new take on an ancient problem of the mind, dependent on feelings that ultimately limit what the mind can do. “Each feeling is the cumulative derivative of many thousands of thoughts,” Hawkins writes. This becomes a problem of the body, as all the “suppressed energy” represented by feelings builds up and “seeks expression through psychosomatic distress, bodily disorders, emotional illnesses, and disordered behavior in interpersonal relationships.” We worry ourselves into the grave, even while running five miles a day.

through our screens that puts us at ease or lets us think more clearly. The simple acts of distraction tend to instill fears of things we haven’t done, forces we cannot control but still dread.

As Hawkins put it, we have become “injustice collectors.” He puts this idea beautifully here: “Intellectual pride leads to ignorance, and spiritual pride is the main block to spiritual development and maturation in everyone.” Thinking one has the answers “blocks our growth and development.”

“Love prolongs life,” Hawkins writes. “In fact, research documents that having a dog extends the owner’s life by 10 years!” There is some scientific underpinning for the concepts Hawkins discusses: “Unpublished research studies during the 1980s, for which I served as clinical advisor, showed a greater e ectiveness of inner techniques in contrast to purely medical methods of stress-reduction.” Hawkins goes on to cite tests using kinesiology, or tests of muscle responses, that demonstrate meditative techniques to be more e ective than pharmaceutical methods in lowering anxiety.

IN A WORLD DRIVEN BY ENVISIONING AND MANIFESTING, HAWKINS IS ASKING US TO NOT BE ANXIOUS ABOUT OUR ANXIETY AND NOT TO JUDGE OUR OWN JUDGING.

What we learn is that “Letting Go” is essentially a slowed-down, slightly more scientific version of AA’s eleventh step, which suggests using “prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him.” The continued popular response to the book shows a genuine need to throw o the yoke of influencers and their monkey mind insecurities. Hawkins writes about the real self in a way that suggests the inner God, the eternal component in each of us that neither needs nor acknowledges external insecurities: “Feelings are not the real self. Whereas feelings are programs that come and go, the real inner Self always stays the same; therefore, it is necessary to stop identifying transient feelings as yourself.”

Hawkins begins “Letting Go” seemingly worried that he has scared o the crowd with his consciousness metrics, describing his own book as “easy, e ortless, and enjoyable.” He reassures the reader that there is “nothing to learn or memorize. You will become lighter and happier as you read it.” The idea is to isolate emotions and let them run through you, as Hawkins puts it, “employing the basic teaching of the Buddha, which removes the pressure of involuntary reactivity.” Hawkins is focusing on an ancient pickle here: “It is the accumulated pressure of feelings that causes thoughts ” (emphasis his). Hawkins focuses on fear and the fact that what “one holds in mind tends to manifest,” and more specifically that “fear engenders fearful thoughts.” There is little that comes

Dozens of young influencers and YouTubers have posted takes on Hawkins, creating a variety of “Letting Go techniques,” which may or may not be what Hawkins intended. There is a theory that when Hawkins promised everyone that they didn’t have to memorize or learn anything, he was subtly daring readers to create their own methods—which they did. YouTuber and life coach Julien Blanc calls “Letting Go” his “favorite book of all time” but criticizes Hawkins for not providing a method for letting go. As Blanc says, “Let go and let God? It’s not practical.” In order to lay the groundwork for letting go, Blanc prioritizes the act of identifying “sensations” rather than spending time thinking about emotions. “The way we tend to deal with what we are feeling” is how he describes the process, or rather, the point at which we either let go or don’t. “Letting

go happens through feeling, not thinking,” Blanc summarizes. “Just exist,” he suggests, possibly like a dog (not the same as owning a dog, but the recurring presence of dogs is notable).

Di erent disciples, most of them men in their 20s and 30s, take different tacks. YouTuber Andrew Vanhoff combines the Hawkins of “Letting Go” with Hawkins of the “Map of Consciousness” and adds a little color-coded emotion scale, from least to most desirable. An “emotional fitness coach” named Oscar Nygren puts the emphasis on focus, and “sensing where the emotion is in our body” with a body scan. Nygren endorses the “Sedona method,” which involves using breath exercises with questions: “Can I let this emotion go?”

What everyone is looking for is a way to think of not thinking, to feel not feeling. And this is the slightly tricky aspect of the Hawkins

approach, that the idea of “letting go” is perhaps not exactly as accurate as you would expect a title to be. Why wasn’t the book called Acceptance? Because this is where Hawkins lands: on the idea that nothing really needs to be fought or changed as much as it needs to be accepted. When he summarizes the elements of the technique, in his own words, he writes that “in order to surrender a feeling, sometimes it is necessary to start by relinquishing the feeling that is there about the particular emotion (e.g., guilt that ‘I shouldn’t have this feeling’).” In a world driven by envisioning and manifesting and hoping and dreaming—especially in the self-help space—Hawkins is asking us to not be anxious about our anxiety and not to judge our own judging. The idea that everything might be OK and that everything could be OK right now is something perhaps only a dog understands.

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The CASHMERE Whisperers

SISTERS CAROLINA AND CAMILLA CUCINELLI CONTINUE THEIR FAMILY’S LEGACY OF LUXURIOUSLY UNDERSTATED SLOW FASHION AT BRUNELLO CUCINELLI.

BY KAT HERRIMAN

Even over Zoom, it is clear that Carolina and Camilla Cucinelli are cut from the same cloth. Some of what the sisters share is readily apparent: microexpressions, turns of phrases, honey-colored hair tied neatly back. But the true foundation of their intimacy is based in that which is not readily visible, but that is ever-present on the horizon: their joint future at the helm of the behemoth that their father, Brunello Cucinelli, 70, built. During our interview, they batted questions back and forth like co-stars promoting a summer blockbuster. They finish each other’s sentences with smiles big enough to comfortably fit across two faces. This palpable harmony makes it easy to forget that these two young women, the next generation of Brunello Cucinelli, are in fact nine years apart. Growing up, they never shared resources, responsibilities, or secrets the same way they do now.

Carolina and Camilla Cucinelli outside of their father Brunello Cucinelli’s home in Solomeo, where they grew up.

PHOTO BY FABIO LANA COURTESY OF BRUNELLO CUCINELLI

Camilla, 41, the eldest, has been at the company for 20 years, and is the co-head and creative director of womenswear collections. Camilla is too shy to brag about the accomplishments of her tenure: for instance, the consistency of her collections helped position the brand at the epicenter of quiet luxury’s rise. Luckily, her sister, Carolina, 32, the brand’s co-president and co-creative director, is happy to do it for her—having had a front-row seat during her own 14 years at the brand. She praises Camilla’s ability to invent even within the brand’s stringent guidelines. “Imagine having to create a new collection of a thousand pieces every year, knowing that no matter what you create, it has to adhere to a light color palette, rely solely on clean lines, and never flash a logo,” Carolina says. “It’s not easy. Our collections have to resonate around the world.”

What Brunello Cucinelli looks like season to season is just a part of the larger question the sisters must answer as the second generation. Because how exactly does one innovate within a house founded on preserving traditional ways of work, no matter the cost? How does one find ways to evolve without compromising the high, self-imposed standards of a brand synonymous with that hardwon excellence? For

IN THE WORLD OF BRUNELLO CUCINELLI, SHOPPING TAKES A BACK SEAT TO EDUCATION. IF YOU ARE GOING TO INVEST IN PRODUCTS AND THE BRAND’S LIFESTYLE, THEY WANT YOU TO KNOW WHY.

Camilla, the answer has been to throw herself into fieldwork. So when she and her sister are not working with the team in Solomeo (the Italian hamlet where she was raised, and which Brunello has transformed with his business and largesse), they are on the road—traveling the world to professionally people-watch. “We enjoy the research part of the job very much,” Camilla says, “We travel very willingly anywhere: In Asia, we visit Korea and Japan in order to research what is worn on the street. The same goes for Europe and the United States. In America, women’s clothing is unlike what you find in any other market. We try to take inspiration from the world, and then we bring the idea here, and try to make it Cucinelli.” In other words, the Cucinelli sisters must master every tongue without losing their accent.

A strong narrative is an essential ingredient in the Cucinelli recipe for success. And not surprisingly, the brand wields language with the same precision and eye for detail evident in its textile production. Storytelling is the first thing you’ll encounter on their website. In the world of Brunello Cucinelli, shopping takes a back seat to education. If you are going to invest in products and the brand’s lifestyle, they want you to know why. It is ultimately the brand’s story that converts onlookers into devotees. Each piece of Brunello Cucinelli is a fraction of a larger ethos of fighting against global e ciency’s panoptic greed with human excellence. It is Camilla and Carolina’s job to e ectively bring this narrative to its future clientele, on all the new platforms they will frequent.

The story of Brunello Cucinelli in 2023 was one of growth. In a year that many other luxury brands slumped and stumbled, Brunello Cucinelli triumphed: The brand ended 2023 with a record 1.14 billion euros in revenue, surpassing its 1-billion euro sales target five years ahead of schedule. They are expanding their footprint with the foundation of a new workshop, 75 craftsmen strong, and with plans to employ up to about 350 specialist craftspeople, in Penne, a small town in Abruzzo known for the supremacy of its tailors.

The

The Church of Saint Bartholomew in Solomeo

THE CUCINELLI SISTERS MUST MASTER EVERY TONGUE WITHOUT LOSING THEIR ACCENT. “WE TRY TO TAKE INSPIRATION FROM THE WORLD AND THEN WE BRING THE IDEA HERE, AND TRY TO MAKE IT CUCINELLI.”—CAMILLA CUCINELLI

Carolina and Camilla peg the house’s recent success to an awardfilled year—reminding me that their father took home the Neiman Marcus Award for Distinguished Service in the Field of Fashion 2023. “It’s the fashion equivalent of the Oscars,” Carolina beams with pride. What we don’t touch on in our review of the brand’s year is its a nity with the sartorial tone set by HBO’s Succession , which introduced the term “quiet luxury” and thrust logo-less and other IYKYK brands like Brunello Cucinelli into the zeitgeist. This connection sets up a funny comparison between the two families: one real, one imagined. Because if you look at them on paper, they are similarly positioned. Camilla and Carolina—like Kendall, Roman, and Siobhan Roy—are the inheritors of an international corporation founded by influential fathers. But when more closely examined, the fictional, power-sick family of Succession seems like a ghoulish cartoon next to the living example of Carolina and Camilla, who, rather than attack each other for the family talking stick, have folded themselves seamlessly into a community-driven, creative enterprise, and found their niche within it. No power grabs necessary. “Usually, when the next generation comes in, they want to change everything,” Carolina says. “We don’t want to change anything. We want to keep the story going.”

And this is why while Camilla and Carolina have been the beneficiaries of current trends—they still don’t see their work in those terms. “To be honest, I’m not sure if luxury is exactly quiet,” Carolina says. “But it does travel by word of mouth, which is why my sister and I prefer an Italian phrase, lusso sussurrato, that when directly translated into English means whispered luxury.”

The workshops of Solomeo are never quiet. They hum with the sound of e ort, past and present. It is a symphony of whispers telling the stories of yesterday, so that tomorrow, we don’t forget the beautiful place we came from.

FROM TOP Looks from Brunello Cucinelli’s Spring/ Summer 24 collection; the brand’s School Craftsmanship Solomeo of in

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EDITION Collector’s

A NEW BOOK FROM RIZZOLI CAPTURES THE ASTONISHING, EXTENSIVE, AND SUBLIME CLOSETS OF SOME OF THE PREEMINENT FASHION COLLECTORS OF OUR TIME. ISABEL B. SLONE SPEAKS TO THE CELEBRATED FASHION STYLIST AND AUTHOR OF “COLLECTING FASHION,” ALEXANDRA CARL.

An assemblage of belts from Chanel, Christian Dior, and Prada from the collection of Alexander Fury, featured in “Collecting Fashion.”

Collecting is a deeply emotional endeavor.

A true collection is a tangible expression of the self: a way to give the ephemerality of life greater permanence. Small children will frequently pocket pinecones or pebbles to marvel at later, amassing an array of pedestrian objects that seemingly lack value as individual items. But adults who possess the same single-minded drive to create meaning from a consolidation of objects are a much rarer phenomenon, often letting the force of their passion shape their lives. In “Collecting Fashion,” a new book from Rizzoli, acclaimed fashion stylist—and style icon—Alexandra Carl has sought out 20 of these individuals and captured their collections with photographers, creating a series of intimate portraits that capture the spirit of each one by way of the objects of their a ections. There’s The World of Interiors Editor and Vogue Editor at Large Hamish Bowles, whose collection of antique couture could populate a museum; Zohra Alami, whose archive of contemporary fashion in Paris, Passage, was founded in response to the “instant obsolescence advocated by a speed-crazed industry”; sound designer Michel Gaubert, who hoards his collection of designer clothes in a basement archive he calls the “Bat Cave”; and Je erson Ihenacho, whose One of a Kind Archive in London has been a go-to for stylists since the late 90s. We spoke with Carl to learn more about what it was like to meet people who live a real-life fashion fantasy.

OPPOSITE PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Alexandra Carl; Jefferson Ihenacho with an Issey Miyake dress, S/S 1993; Michel Gaubert in his favorite sheepskin coat, made for the Mongolian army, Moschino chain, sweater and pants by Willy Chavarria; Hamish Bowles in his archive

How did the idea to write a book on collecting first come about?

I have always been fascinated with people who have a genuine and emotional attachment to what they wear, because of memories or some inexplicable dream or fantasy. In my job as a fashion stylist and consultant, I’ve been lucky to meet some of these people and I wanted to share their incredible treasures, and show that our relationship with clothes is deeply bound to our emotions as well as the actual act of creating the garments.

How did you go about finding all of these collectors? Was there anyone you discovered in a particularly unusual manner?

The detective work required to get to some of these people was unreal. Many came to me through word of mouth, then a phone number passed through a conversation, which eventually led me to the collectors. Vicky Roditis, who lives in Vienna, worked with Martin Margiela throughout his time at the house, and was partly paid in trade when the brand was in its early stages. I got her phone number through Angelo Flaccavento, who wrote my introduction; they shared a car in the early ‘90s as they traveled through Antwerp, but they hadn’t spoken for years. I suppose I’m lucky that phone number still worked. [Former fashion designer and] photographer Miguel Adrover, who lives amongst peacocks in Mallorca, only has a landline. His collection of his own designs comingle with pieces inherited from his grandparents. Zaha Hadid’s extensive shoe obsession was mentioned to me by curator Hans Ulrich Obrist; a year later we finally got access to shoot them.

What was the most interesting encounter with a collector you had while putting together this book?

Probably uncovering Zaha’s shoes, the collection of which no one had seen [since her passing and] prior to us arriving at her property.

Jean Baudrillard wrote: “Every object thus has two functions—to be put to use and to be possessed.” Why do you think the drive to possess has remained so consistently fascinating throughout history? What I actually like about a lot of the people in the book is that they don’t just purchase to possess, but also to wear. It’s very much the way I t hink of my own collection and about clothes in general. There’s also this dream and desire that is inexplicable, which is probably what makes it so fascinating. And is it ever resolved? Completed?

Is there a rare or valuable item you’ve come across while documenting collections that shocked or surprised you?

Yes, very much so. Alexander Fury’s Galliano showpiece dress, lined with Quality Street chocolate foil on the inside. The Margiela glove tops and label tops, which are one-of-a-kind items, all sourced individually and cleaned before being stitched together.

It’s fascinating to me that one of the most celebrated designers of this century was actually upcycling from the start of his brand.

Do you yourself collect anything? If so, why? What draws you to it?

The earliest pieces I felt drawn to were my mum’s vintage YSL clothing from her time in Paris. Today I collect coats and bags by Nicolas Ghesquière, some Chanel, and both Céline and Chloé designed by Phoebe Philo. I mainly invest in pieces I will wear or imagine my kids [may want] to keep. However, as a stylist, I find it’s sometimes hard to separate your own reality from your work, so I tend to also invest in pieces that I feel I may need for a shoot one day.

Zohra Alami with an Issey Miyake ensemble from the F/W 1976 collection.

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From Alami’s collection: Popy Moreni jumpsuit, F/W 1988; handmade shoes by Massaro for Chanel, S/S 1995; Martin Margiela ensemble, S/S 2007; Anne-Marie Beretta jewelry, circa 1980

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ON SUNSET ISLAND, ARCHITECT CHAD OPPENHEIM’S LONGTIME HOME ALSO SERVES AS A TESTING GROUND FOR HIS AWARD-WINNING DESIGNS

BY JANELLE ZARA

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In the dining room, Rogan Gregory’s Fertility Form illuminated sculpture hangs above Anna Karlin’s custom Puddle table.

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HAD OPPENHEIM, FOUNDER OF OPPENHEIM

Architecture and winner of the 2023 American Prize for Architecture, embraces a design ethos defined by what he calls “spirit of place.”

“It’s about creating an environment to enjoy—to savor —all that a place has to o er,” he says. Having founded his architectural firm in Miami in 1999, and then adding a second o ce in Basel, Switzerland, in 2009, Oppenheim has taken on commercial and residential projects across five continents. “The work we do in Miami is di erent from the work we do in Switzerland,” he explains. Yet from project to project, one throughline remains: “Every place informs us of what it wants to be.”

Villa Allegra, the architect’s Sunset Island home of the last 20 years, embodies the essence of his site-specific approach, capturing the quintessential energy and sex appeal of a city he first saw watching Miami Vice. Growing up in New Jersey in the 1980s, Oppenheim fell in love with the hit show and the visions of Miami coming through his television screen. “The style, the architecture, the fashion, the cars,” he recalls. “To a budding architect from suburban New Jersey, it was another world”— one he sought to capture in his own home.

Tailored to Miami’s lush climate, the six-bedroom, 9,000-square-foot house completed in 2002 embraces the minimalism and indoor-outdoor connections of tropical modernism. But as an early undertaking, Villa Allegra also provided Oppenheim with a testing ground, “a laboratory to explore ideas,” he says, one in which he could combine modernist principles with flourishes of Roman classicism. The enormous entryway features an impluvium— a feature of ancient Pompeiian villas in which a rectangular skylight mirrors the shape of a reflecting pool below. The facade is made of coral stone, in contrast to the enormous glass front doors.

“We have a saying: form follows feeling,” Oppenheim says, describing his emphasis on modernist principles of proportion, scale, and procession. The minimal interiors feature ceilings as high as 21 feet, with recently upgraded travertine finishes by Italian stone company Vaselli, and complemented by an eclectic array of vintage and contemporary pieces. The spare palette is white but the textures are rich, with plush mid-century classics like Pierre Paulin armchairs in the living room or Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana furniture in the master bedroom. The dining room features a large gypsum chandelier by Rogan Gregory over a custom table by Anna Karlin. Oppenheim personally collaborated with Karlin on the design—a complex piece of marquetry made of burled, bleached walnut. “It took six months to puzzle the pieces together in Italy,” he says.

Having recently put it on the market to focus on a new project, Oppenheim fondly recalls Villa Allegra “not as a house, but an experience” that produced many memories over the years, including high-profile events for the likes of Audi, Ferrari, and the Wolfsonian-FIU Museum, but the crowning achievement was when director Michael Mann asked if he could film a scene for his 2006 Miami Vice cinematic reboot there. For a lifelong Miami Vice fan, the scene brought Oppenheim’s original vision for his home full circle: “It was a dream come true.”

Architect Chad Oppenheim stands at the entrance of Villa Allegra.

The outdoor bathing suite, designed by Oppenheim, connects to the master bedroom and includes a lounge, tub, and planters by Italian stone company Vasseli.

TAILORED TO MIAMI’S LUSH CLIMATE, THE HOUSE EMBRACES THE MINIMALISM AND INDOOR-OUTDOOR CONNECTIONS OF TROPICAL MODERNISM.

“WE HAVE A SAYING: FORM FOLLOWS FEELING,” OPPENHEIM SAYS, DESCRIBING HIS EMPHASIS ON MODERNIST PRINCIPLES OF PROPORTION AND SCALE.

In the kitchen, an antique chandelier hangs above the Gaggenau range; on the back wall is Yannick Demmerle’s Untitled 13, from the Motels series; the bar stools are from BDDW, New York.

In the master bedroom, Scott Lyall’s Talent 19 hangs above Afra & Tobia Scarpa’s Soriana sofa, while Tord Boontje’s Blossom chandelier hovers over the Soriana lounge chair.

Seagrape trees shade the pool at Villa Allegra. On the porch are a pair of Christian Liaigre Basse Terre sofas.

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AT GUCCI, SABATO DE SARNO IS BLENDING HIS STREAMLINED, SENSUAL CREATIVITY WITH COMMERCIAL CLEVERNESS. WRITER NICK REMSEN RUMINATES ON THE DESIGNER’S PLACE IN THE HOUSE’S LEGACY.

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A dramatic stage was set for the Ancora collection, which De Sarno desribed as “A story of richness and lust/desire... of flash, of spontaneity, of light, of a party at the first light of day.It is completely free and filled with euphoria.”

Looks from Gucci’s Spring/ Summer 2024 collection, Ancora, by Sabato De Sarno, pictured below.

TIMES HAVE CHANGED OVER AT THE HOUSE OF GUCCI.

At the start of last year, it was announced that the designer Sabato De Sarno was hired to be the label’s latest creative director. His appointment came in the wake of an exiting Alessandro Michele, who held the role for some seven years. Michele not only disrupted Gucci’s legacy, but the entire industry’s habits; he operated in a novel headspace of colorful whimsy and Pop curiosity. His Gucci was esoteric, and anything but subtle. De Sarno, in his two Ready-to-wear collections thus far (women’s Spring/Summer 2024 and men’s Fall/Winter 2024), has shifted course.

There is a streamlined confidence in what he has put on the runway so far–for example, long-flowing neckties for men, mini-shorts for women–that harkens back to former Creative Director Tom Ford’s era of emboldened sensuality, from 1994 to 2004. There’s a touch of the 1980s apparent in outsize jackets. And De Sarno features the mid-aughts supermodel Daria Werbowy in a new jewelry campaign at Los Angeles’s world-recognized Chateau Marmont hotel, resulting in deeply pleasing visuals that entice through their sun-kissed, Hollywood Gothic familiarity. The point: De Sarno is not reinventing the wheel. It is not the time to do so.

Yet De Sarno has into the for both and there is an fashion that the mood has needed to be scaled

for things that are somehow omnipresent sense in designer back, but that the resulting impression should be no less noticeable.

It’s an interesting and somewhat contradictory line to toe; Michele intentionally overstepped it, and Gucci is never going to be quietly luxurious. Its bread and butter is not to cater to “stealth wealth.” De Sarno is finding his footing somewhere in the middle. One example: A men’s knit navy-blue sweater, understated on the exterior, and yet embellished with a wide boat collar that spills open to reveal hundreds of diamond-white crystals on the “inside.” It’s at once very regular and yet very irregular.

“I want to make things to use and wear, and not just things for shows or red carpets or editorials,” De Sarno told the New York Times in a profile in January.

It is an admirable if formidable challenge. Much noise has been made about fashion’s dissolution of creativity, with many collections having to weigh dollars over design. It seems that De Sarno is working on that, and in his freshman and sophomore outings, there are plenty of things that are wearable but also just a little bit unusual , which results in a nice friction and a desirable alchemy. Both qualities make the viewer think okay, this is something unique. Something I can only get here, with a perspective behind it. Other examples include leather gloves styled to be worn in the same color as leather satchel bags; tall platform

horsebit loafers; and tailoring with pre-sculpted creases on the sleeves and at the waist.

However, world-building generally takes time. This is another big talking point in fashion: Critics and watchdogs keep saying that the above-mentioned corporations need to give designers more time, more space, and more of a long leash to develop their oeuvres. To carve out their visions. It doesn’t happen in one or two collections. It might not even happen in ten collections.

Without a doubt, De Sarno will be able to do so if given the space needed to achieve it. You can see it taking shape already, and his fashion accolades run deep; he, by all accounts, is a true designer’s designer.

The Campania, Italy–born creative started his career at Prada, moved to Dolce & Gabbana, and most recently (and for the past decadeplus) has worked for Valentino. There, he rose as high as fashion director, overseeing both women’s and men’s ready-to-wear collections. Valentino has enjoyed enormous success over the last 10 years–and when you think about it, the brand is super-wearable yet distinct. In turn, De Sarno has been tasked with reviving Gucci’s allure. Again, it circles back to: How can you actually be creative while maintaining enough relatability to generate big money?

De Sarno, with his lifelong resumé in Italian luxury fashion, appears to be someone who can do both.

De Sarno has enjoyed some celebrity attention, too, with his new designs. At the Golden Globe Awards in January, Taylor Swift wore a

Gucci skinny-strapped floor-length column dress, embroidered with thousands of lime-green sequins. It wasn’t subtle, but the cut of the dress itself wasn’t overly complicated. And it was given a dash of sexiness with cutouts that extended briefly below the arms. Skin seems to be important to De Sarno, but rendered in a way that isn’t too on-the-nose. At the same show, Ryan Gosling wore a Gucci “pajama” suit–clean, simple, a little odd, a little suggestive. See the pattern?

There’s one more talking point that’s been percolating in the conversation, and which De Sarno seems to be considering: Longevity in clothes. In wardrobe permanence as opposed to ephemeral, Insta-ready one-o s. Michele, as imaginative as he was, created showstoppers–pieces that wowed but didn’t necessarily weather the test of time. To do so, collectively, the impression needs to be more versatile and perhaps less date-stamped. This doesn’t mean a design has to be plain. But it does require a certain dynamism; what can a designer imbue in their work in order to make something wearable over and over again?

In De Sarno’s case, great floor-sweeping trench coats, fuss-free cardigans, and cylindrical du e bags embossed with Gucci’s unmistakable typeface are his current winners. They feel timeless. They feel like you’ll be able to put them on again in thirty years and that they’ll give o the same chic assuredness. And they feel special, De Sarno’s confidence, sensuality, and intellect imbued in the threads and across the proportions. If he continues to tap into this sweet spot–and takes his time–Gucci has another hit on their hands.

Looks from the men’s and women’s S/S 24 collections

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THE NEIGHBORING ISLAND COUNTRIES OF AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OFFER ENDLESS CURIOSITIES AND TERRAIN TO EXPLORE. AND OVER THE LAST DECADE, THERE’S BEEN A MAJOR UPTICK IN THEIR LUXURY LODGING OFFERINGS, ENCOURAGING A NEW WAVE OF TRAVELERS TO MAKE THE JOURNEY—WITHOUT SPARING ANY INDULGENCE. BY

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Sand meets sea at Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef’s eco-luxury accommodations.

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are synonymous with many things—unbeatable outdoor pursuits, superb, fresh food, and an unforced friendliness amongst the locals. For some time, though, the challenge for luxe-loving visitors was the dearth of true five-star accommodations outside the main cities. That all changed when both countries began parallel programs—the Luxury Lodges of Australia and the Luxury Villas of New Zealand—aimed at dispelling that notion, and now networks of ultra-luxe lodges abound.

Over the last decade-plus, local travel specialists have leaned heavily on the programs when planning luxe multi-stop itineraries in the region. “They’re probably the most important thing to happen in the last quarter-century for luxury travel in Australia,” says The Tailor’s Drew Kluska of the program. Each property, he notes, is distinctive, but the Luxury Lodges program acts as an accreditation of quality in service, experience, and more, like a locally focused counterpart to global luxury guarantors, whether Virtuoso or Leading Hotels of the World. “They hold each other accountable, share experiences, and exchange knowledge, and so the quality has increased year on year.” Stuart Rigg of Southern Crossings agrees. Most of the properties are locally owned and operated, which means they’re primed to focus far more on making sure every aspect of their hotel, from operations to excursions, is regenerative and sustainable. Positive impact for luxury travel is a goal, rather than an afterthought. “It’s largely about local guides and encouraging engagement with the community,” says Riggs. “Many properties o er guests the opportunity to give back through local conservation activities, thus connecting them to the region long after their stay.”

Across the region, there are more than 30 such Luxury Lodges and Luxury Villas properties, but we’ve selected the eight standouts that cater to a particular interest—be it safari, culinary pursuits, snorkeling, and so much more.

BELOW Flockhill Lodge sits on a 36,000-acre farm in the Craigieburn Valley.

FLOCKHILL LODGE, CANTERBURY

BEST FOR: HIKERS AND FISHING AFICIONADOS

This working sheep station, or farm, sits in glorious isolation in the heart of the South Island. Ask to watch the shearers at work in their shed, the radio blaring as dozens of sheep pass near-silently along the shearing line. Those sheep share the 36,000-acre farm with an ultra-modern four-bedroom homestead that sits perched on a hillside overlooking the valley (a cluster of additional villas will open in December just a short stroll down the slopes). Sit by the infinity pool to admire the view, or head out into the landscape to explore. Hike around the gorges or cast a line into the waters that quilt the property—fly fishing season runs from October to April. The property even poached its chef, Taylor Cullen, from one of Sydney’s top restaurants to run its restaurant, Sugarloaf, so the food is inventive without being fussy, like citrus-spiked Bruny Island oysters, the rare delicacy that grows on the promontory close to the Antarctic circle.

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THE LANDING, BAY OF ISLANDS

BEST FOR: OENOPHILES AND HISTORY BUFFS

This is where the Maori first arrived from Polynesia nearly a millennium ago, as well as where Europeans first settled. Indeed, the grave of the first European-descended child to be born (and die) here is marked by the huge Norfolk Pine on the waterfront. The Landing is a private, 1,000-acre estate, owned by the Cooper family, who also operate a superb winery here, known for its estate-grown wines and for several award-winning varietals; listen out for squawking while sipping on the deck of the winery, with the bird life here including almost two dozen skittish nocturnal kiwis (join one of the torch-lit nighttime tours to catch them in action). Among the four residences here, consider booking the main, five-suite home on the hill, or the two-bedroom, one-time boathouse, which the Cooper family designed expressly to be an adventure sports–hub for its four athletic teens.

ROSEWOOD MATAKAURI LODGE, QUEENSTOWN

BEST FOR: ADRENALINE JUNKIES

The 13-key property, a short drive from adventure sports–hub Queenstown, was only recently added to the Rosewood roster. It’s a sleek, modern property, all whitewashed clapboard walls and beaten metal chandeliers, that sits right on Lake Wakatipu, the centerpiece of water activities here (hold on tight when the jet boat captain donuts as he careens through the riverways). It’s also easy to access Milford Sound by helicopter from here: clamber onboard next door and soar over to the isolated, rainy inlet, where waterfalls cascade down the steep surrounding cliffs, via a detour to the snow-capped mountains.

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The Landing is rich with more than just history, offering indulgent views and superb estate-grown wine.

in the dramatic Lake Wakatipu backdrop from your perch at Rosewood Matakauri Lodge.

LONGITUDE 131, NORTHERN TERRITORY

BEST FOR: NATURAL WONDER–HUNTERS

Yes, it’s easy to think of it as just a rock—albeit a monumental one. But the moment you glimpse Uluru (or Ayers Rock, as Europeans dubbed it), it’s easy to understand how the monolith became such a mythical talisman to indigenous Australians. Its colors shift and change in sunlight, bleaching in daytime to a pale ochre, and warming to rich reds and purples as the sun sets. Fly over it in a helicopter to see the seams that run over the ridge, the texture resembling seersucker carved from stone, or walk out at nighttime to experience the 52,000 twinkling pinpricks of Field of Light, the now-permanent installation here by immersive artist Bruce Munro. You’ll also see it at dawn from your bed at one of the glamping tents on this property, the only luxury accommodation close to Uluru. Book a treatment at Kinara spa, which uses indigenous ingredients and techniques.

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SAFFIRE FREYCINET, TASMANIA

BEST FOR: FOODIE PILGRIMS

Tasmania’s finicky micro-climates confer an unparalleled quality to its produce—the majority of the fish caught in its waters can later be found in Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji market; notoriously hard-to-grow wasabi thrives here. The go-to gourmet hideout to enjoy all this and more is the 20-room Saffire Freycinet (say it Freh-ZHUN-ay), set in a breathtaking spot in Freycinet National Park: press a button to open the curtains each morning, and the views out across the craggy mountains seem CGIenhanced. Idle on the beach in Wineglass Bay if the weather’s warm—it’s often chillier than most of the rest of the country here—or stroll out into the waters for lunch. Glug a glass of locally produced sparkling wine in your waders while a chef shucks fresh oysters right in front of you. Just save room for one of the multicourse dinners, anchored by local wagyu beef, organic venison, and small-batch cheeses.

At Longitude 131, immersive art and glamping enhance the earthly magic of Uluru.

Saffire Freycinet is located in the heart of Tasmania’s wondrous Freycinet National Park.

SAL SALIS, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

BEST FOR: SCUBA DIVERS AND SNORKELERS

Most reefs around the world, including the Great Barrier, sit off eastern coasts, but Australia is lucky to have a rare exception: the 162-mile-long Ningaloo, which ranges around the northwesternmost tip of Western Australia, one of the most isolated spots in the country. Even better, it’s a fringing reef, which means that coral gardens and teeming fish are mere feet from shore; when you wade into the water, snorkel in hand, pay attention, as the reef is so close you can easily walk into it. Sal Salis is the only accommodation in the Cape Range National Park here:A 16-tent glamping property designed with minimal eco-impact (it could be packed up within days and leave no footprint behind). Power is solar, and there’s no Wi-Fi or AC, but a fully stocked bar and gourmet chef are always on hand, and the tents are artfully angled to make the most of the prevailing cool breezes.

SILKY OAKS LODGE, QUEENSLAND

BEST FOR: NATURE-SEEKERS AND CULTURE–CURIOUS

This 40-room lodge sits overlooking the Daintree rainforest, the World Heritage–listed jungle that predates the Amazon by 10 million years. It’s the perfect perch from which to explore the stories of ancient Australia via a Dreamtime Walk—a journey led by an indigenous guide who shares some of the traditions and stories of this sacred land. Plus, it’s just a 30-minute helicopter ride from here out to the reef, too, so you can snorkel amid the day-glo–colored coral during the day, and have a picnic on an isolated island, before heading back for sundowners in the forest here, as caw-cawing bird calls ricochet round the semi-darkness. Make sure to ask your driver to fire up the resort’s own podcast on the drive from Cairns—perfectly timed as a primer for the local region.

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BAMURRU PLAINS, NORTHERN TERRITORY

BEST FOR: SAFARI-LOVERS

Australia’s answer to safari is best explored at this remote station in the aptly named Top End: Head out across the floodplains here in an airboat to see flocks of magpie geese, crocodiles, and carpets of lilies, or hole up in a hide to spy on the buffalo and thousands of wild horses roaming the 76,000-acre reserve.  The spacious rooms at Bamurru are standalone bungalows, each perched on stilts with nods to the ruggedness of this isolated spot in their décor—think corrugated iron and rusty patinas; floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the plains, where the waters dazzle as if on fire when the sun strikes the glassy surface. The brand-new Jabiru retreat, ideal for two couples, sits a little apart from the main lodge, effectively a private micro-camp with its own pool.

Sunset at Bamurru Plains offers a feast for the eyes as Buffalo and wild horses roam the expansive reserve.

At Silky Oaks Lodge, enjoy a hammock hang-out, or hop in the helicopter for a quick ride to the coral reefs nearby.

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