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Contents NYC ISSUE
ON THE COVER 49.
Ricky Martin
LUXURY NOW 13.
Editor’s Picks
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Luxury Now
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Lux Bags
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Tide Essentials
FASHION 59.
Men's Trends
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A Gypsy Summer
PROFILE
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Maxwell Poth
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Robert Horn
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Pretty Woman, Pretty Man
TRAVEL 61.
the Times Square EDITION
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Casa Pueblo
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Andaz 5th Avenue
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Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
EVENTS 107.
BHL Spring Party
INTERIORS 83.
The Luxury of Being Awed
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Home Away from Home
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Mediterranean Majesty
SPECIAL TRIBUTE 109. Madonna Nelson
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
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New York is a special city. Not just because there is a diversity of things to see and do, but it’s the place that offers us time. Time to create special moments with people we love. Time to relax and to make memories that last forever. In New York, we become activated to spend our time doing what we love. We are first and foremost honored to celebrate Ricky Martin on our cover. Ricky has proven what we already knew. He is a passionate, smart and dedicated man, husband, father and humanitarian. From the moment we met him at the photo shoot he exuded what we want to commemorate in a person. Beyond sharing Ricky’s story we are excited to introduce our readers to the talented photographer who shot our cover, Maxwell Poth. Maxwell has a way of pulling the best out of people. His fashion story with Andrew Neighbors was so beautiful we wanted to share not only Maxwell’s photography but also his story. Maxwell is doing some amazing things that we hope you will enjoy discovering in this issue.
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We have also been excited and eager to introduce our new Editor at Large Luigi Irauzqui. Luigi worked closely with Christina Makowsky, our Fashion Editor, to create some stunning photographic stories that show a true gypsy summer, and shares fashion with a fresh take. Christina is the epitome of fashion forward, and this summer issue is no different. With a team like Christina and Luigi I am excited to see what is already coming out of this dynamic duo. We are also introducing you to some beautiful destinations and our favorite things to accent your everyday life with luxury, style and comfort. Please sit back, relax, order your favorite drink poolside and enjoy the highlights of New York and around the world from our team. We love the honor of doing this each quarter and gratefully thank you for your loyalty. Jordan
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NECESSITIES Creative/Art Director Luigi Irauzqui Fashion Editor Christina Makowsky Photographer Benny Haddad Stylist Luigi Irauzqui Stylist Assistant Roza Sinaysky Hair Stylist Eduardo Ponce Make Up Artist Amy Clarke Models Lucas Loyola, Trey Baxter Model Agency DT Model Management, LA
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DY bead Signature necklace with Dendrite, green tourmaline, opal, Tourquise and orange tourmaline DY bel Aire chain necklace in navy $650 Chatelaine Teardrop Earrings with Black Orchid, Hampton Blue Topaz and Indian Blue Sapphire $2050 Couture DY bead necklace with pink tourmaline, Amber and pastel petals $3800 Medium box chain 18k yellow gold 36” $9200 Bead and Chain quad long necklace with Carnelian and Citrine 40” $1400 1.5” Cable Spira Hoop Earring 18k Yellow Gold $1600
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Young, vibrant, talented and changing the world. These are just a few of the amazing qualities of Maxwell Poth. Maxwell is a model turned photographer, turned philanthropist. He is the creator of beautiful imagery and beautiful stories. He has never taken any of his success for granted, and is harnessing the same drive he has for his craft to pay it forward within his community. When our President, Mark Kurian, met Maxwell he was impressed with his ability to bring about change into the world. Kurian says, “Maxwell’s vision for his photography is to bring out the raw, real and beautiful side of each of his models. His demeanor is one of humility and joy and that brings out the best in each of his subjects,” adding “the second I met Maxwell I knew our audience needed to see his images and hear his story.” So what is Maxwell’s story? What is he passionate about? Telling your story is the most powerful tool, it can change lives. This is the mantra of Maxwell Poth. Maxwell started a non-profit that celebrates the idea of “it gets better” but takes it to the next level. His organization Project Contrast gives LGBTQ+ youth a platform to tell their stories. Stories are the best learning and teaching tool. Stories help people realize that they are not alone. When people are brave enough to share their stories, others can see that their story although unique to them, is not unique to others and the feeling of isolation can become minimized. Project Contrast is a catalyst for raising awareness in a community vulnerable to suicide and is attempting to lower that statistic. Maxwell combines his passions in life to create this organization that speaks to the question of what it’s like before it gets better. Maxwell has created a brilliant platform that we as a magazine want to celebrate and help raise awareness and to promote. Maxwell is dedicated to creating a space for those who do not have feel they have a platform to share their story. We are honored to showcase and celebrate this beautiful man of vision, compassion and talent. 30
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Keep ‘Em Laugh, Inc. Anyone who names their business entity so is worth knowing. Meet Robert Horn, screenwriter, playwright and producer; Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, New York Drama Critics’ Circle and Tony award-winning writer of Broadway’s Tootsie, the Musical. I first met Horn at a lunch arranged over twenty years ago by my then-boyfriend, his ex. Over the years I’ve watched Horn dive head-first into countless new projects, marry his long-time partner John Leverett and recently mourning the loss of his twin sister, Nancy. Through it all, this gritty New York soul has exemplified a gentle grace and perseverance of matching each day with a joke, a laugh and a pun. Fresh on the heels of his first Tony win - Best Book of a Musical - we sit to discuss the creative process, his gift of working with actors and that endless desire to keep us all laughing.
Ryan Young: So I’m here with Robert Horn at Bossa Nova. Robert Horn: Looking slim. Young: Looking tan and slim. Eating a chicken salad. Horn: Just turned 40. Young: 40, no croutons. That's the secret? Noted. Tell me, how do you travel with a Tony? Horn: You don't. You have to give it back. Young: Really? Horn: You take it to the parties because they want pictures with it. Then they basically snatch it out of your hands, engrave it and mail it to you. But you do travel with the confidence of knowing you've got it.
Young: Which is huge. Does it require an extra seat on the plane? Horn: It's an automatic upgrade. Young: I’ve read a couple of pieces talking about your difficult upbringing. At what point did you find comedy? Horn: Comedy is always the survival mechanism. It had to be. When you're dealing with dramatic structure in a family; when you're very poor and living a nontraditional childhood, the only way you can survive was to make jokes all the time. So it was always about finding the comedy of the situation to dissipate the tension that existed from the problems we were having. That's the prism with which I've always worked through life. Everything is fodder for a joke. And I would find that if you could laugh, that just made it a little more tolerable. Then eventually I found I could make a living doing it.
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Young: In those earlier days were there entertainers that you admired or looked up to?
watching The Carol Burnett Show; a real ensemble. And I work to develop the characters with them.
Horn: Not really of the time but my grandfather was a big vaudeville guy. He was a dancer in vaudeville when he met my grandmother. He introduced me to the sort of old school Borscht Belt comics that I love. The Sid Caesars and the Jackie Gleasons and the Alan Kings and the Tony Fields and all the great Jewish Borscht Belt comics that influence my work and my love. And then I grew up with Neil Simon and Larry Gelbart and Woody Allen and that school of comedy. They really influenced what I would be the next generation of, and what I was going to do- character driven, joke driven, comedies. I remember reading the works of Neil Simon when I was very young and saying, “This is what I want to do."
Young: I believe that. Even in the little audition work you’ve helped me with, you have a special talent in working with actors, of getting what’s written on the page to come out of the actor’s mouth in a believable way. I can’t even imagine the next step, when they're your words developing.
Young: And you did some standup?
Young: And the cast of Tootsie has all been together from the beginning right?
Horn: Yeah. I did. Very badly. It was sort of improv stand-up with my old friend Evan Delet. We had a once a month show at a little theater in New York called the Black Box. And then we would go to comedy clubs with these scripts. We would basically do early Saturday Night Live skits…but like bad. Some of it was really funny though, and really gross. We were very amused by the gross factor of it! Being as disruptive as possible. I wanted to act for a little while, which anybody who ever does anything in the business first wants to be an actor. And then they realize what their niche really is. But I was really, really bad and I knew it. All of that led to me to realize my calling. Young: Got it. You were forming the next step. Horn: Yeah, it was a very natural evolution because what you realize when you're on stage is- you're basically, as a writer, giving birth to characters, giving birth to story. What I wasn't good at was bringing it to life. That’s a certain talent that actors have. What I really was intrigued by was the marriage of author performing. . . full circle to Tootsie. So much of what's onstage, I created working with the incredibly talented actors. It's like
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take is as important as output. So some days you’ll watch a movie or watch TV or read something that will inspire you. Young: That's one of the things from when we first met that I remember. You and I first really bonded over a tragedy; my then boyfriend, your ex, passing away- something, kind of- it's not funny, but a tragedy turned into something really greatHorn: But we made jokes about it!
Horn: It's also knowing what it is they do well. Knowing so much about the craft that you can hear the rhythms certain actors can do, what they can deliver, how they can deliver it and what they're really good at. So you start to work with the individual actors. I mean, you’re not compromising story or character but knowing how to write for them.
Young: We sure did. Even then, that's one of the things from very early on that I can picture you doing. You would walk around with a little notepad. Middle of a workout, you'd stop, jot down notes, make some observation. Horn: People would never know. Young: And I learned from my side studying as an actor, always be observant. Take notes on everything.
Horn: Yeah. Young: Two years or so? Is that common in the Broadway musical world? Horn: It gives you the confidence to know… I'm now stressing about when they leave, how are we going to find anybody to replace them? They're that specific. But we have a phenomenal Director Scott Ellis, who is a savant when it comes to casting. 90% of our cast did not audition. He would bring them in for readings because he had a feeling they'd be right and they’d get cast because they were just that fantastic. So it really was this natural evolution. Which was, yes, -it’s comforting because you know what you're working with. It's not this last minute desperation to find somebody. And it gave us the luxury of time. Young: Every project I’m sure there’s a different rationale, but with Tootsie, what led you to it? Horn: The check! Six zeros. Part of it was that I was going work with David Yazbek, the composer. I'd been wanting to work with him. Although I said, "No," when they first offered it to me. They said, "come and take the meeting," I said "No," because it was very intimidating. It's a Larry Gelbart screenplay. It’s iconic; the number two AFI comedy of all time. And I didn't want that target on my back. I had no desire to put the movie onstage. And how would people feel about this iconic thing that I would be changing, drastically changing? But then again, it’s a great story. . . The DNA of it is such a great story that everybody -especially Irelate to. What would you do if you were basically told you could no longer do the thing you loved more than anything? How far would you go? And as artists you know we're told “no” all the time. So I was drawn to that story, and I was drawn to the love story because, it's really a love story. It's a love story between actors and theater. It's a love story about our craft, about our industry; it's a love story to New York. And there's a bromance at the center of
it. There's an ex-lover relationship. There's a budding relationship with nothing but conflict in the center of it. When you sit down and say, “can something work?” you look at how high the stakes are. I knew it had to be a farce- look at the Importance of Being Earnest or any great farce- you see how high the stakes are. I knew the story had really high stakes and therefore it could be really funny! And then you ask yourself, “Well, why is it a musical? Why does it sing?" When we took it out of soap opera and put it into the world of musical theater, it organically sung. But it was all trial and error. We didn't know if it would work until suddenly it started to work. And then you still don't know until the audience comes in and tells you. So you do that first preview and you say, “Let's see if we were right-“ Young: A bit of a process question- As I travel, one of the things I like to ask people who are passionately doing what they love is in regards to flow. As a writer, there's got to be days when it's so hard to write a scene. And then other days might be a little easier. Do you necessarily know when you're in that space? Would you call it a flow state when you drop in and let the creative juices take over? Horn: Yeah. You know, there's a zone you go into -you know as a runner there are days when it's just such an effort to run. There are days when you are like, ‘I'm just not going to do it today,’ but you make yourself. Then there are days when you're in the zone and it's like ‘this is why I do this.’ It’s like that. I try to make myself write every day, even if it's just throwing it out, to keep the muscle active. But yeah, you just know when it's right. You feel it. You don't know where it comes from, but suddenly you’ve written something and read it back and are like: "Wow- Where’d that come from? -That’s good. That's funny.” And then there are days when you just struggle. And you find ways to- you have to know when to walk away and not give up. Walk away and have something else. I always say in-
Horn: Everything can be inspiration around you. It's all about interpretation. You never know when ideas are going to hit so be prepared. I mean, now I use my phone. But yeah I would always take notes just because you never know, especially when you're in the middle of something, you just get ideas. When you're working on something, they become very fertile in your mind. Tootsie, for example, was three years of work in my life, in my marriage, in my house and in my head. It never is not in your mind. One of the things that's great about John is that he understands that. He knows that at any moment I could think of something and he's okay with that. It’s both a job and a passion. It consumes you and you can't control it. There's not a time clock with creativity. It hits when it hits. Young: Literally a callingHorn: Yeah, I you know you experience that all the time. It's like giving birth! When the water breaks, the water breaks, and you don't know when it's going to be. The frustration is when it doesn't come, and you're on a deadline. And you need to write something, and you don't know what it is. Nothing is coming, and there are days when you’re just tired. There are days when you don't have answers. That's when collaborations are great because you can lean on someone else. Those days when it doesn't come I've learned, I used to not, you know me- I used to torture myself when I would get blocked, but I’ve realized it’s all part of the process. That's part of creativity; some days are not great. And then some days are so fertile that you don't have enough time to write it all. What age gives you is the ability to time manage that, but also to be okay with whatever happens. There are good days and bad days creatively, and you never know where inspiration is going to come from. -Didn’t that line inspire you? Write that down! Young: Good stuff. Horn: It's an art, but it's also a business. Waitress: Another Arnold Palmer guys? Young: Yeah. And something I've been dealing with. Part of my life -all my running stuff- as it becomes more and more business centric, I have to remind myself, I started doing this because it feeds a purpose. It's enjoyable, well my idea of fun. It's what I love doing-
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Horn: It helps your mind and it's OK to make it commerce. But if it becomes just commerce and you lose the initial draw, then stop doing it. Then you're just going to resent it. It's also exhausting. Creativity, it's tiring. Sometimes you give all your mind; there have got to be days when you just don’t think. There are days when you say, “I'm not going to think today. I don't want to think. I want a clear head.” Young: What do you do on a day like that? Horn: You tell yourself that's what it’s going to be and maybe it doesn't happen, but you end up always writing something. I came back to LA a week ago and said to myself, "I'm going to spend a month and not work.” Young: And what, did you make it three days? Horn: No, I unpacked and I started writing again. Because it also- it can become a little neurotic. I mean, how many days can you go without running? Young: One at the most and even by the end of that afternoon I start getting fidgety. Because it is a mental thing. It is mind clearing. Horn: It's also kind of a high. Young: AbsolutelyHorn: I don't get in as good of shape though from writing. I can't write on a treadmill. Young: Trust me, I’ve seen some people try. People try some crazy things on treadmills. Horn: That's not a good draft! It's also a gift and you have to, as cliche as this sounds, you have to honor it. Because it’s a gift to be able to see life in a certain way and then translate it into something that can entertain. You can't ever take advantage of that. You have to approach it with a bit of humility and say, “I'm so lucky I can do this.”
Young: It’s so authentically you. Horn: I don't waste any jokes. Young: It's so your point of view. Horn: It's also. . . I'm so neurotic that I'll sit in the house with an audience that is just rip-roaring laughing and I'll think, "What's wrong? Why are they not laughing?” And John will turn and go, "Do you not hear that?" Young: Have there been audiences that you were felt were OK? Horn: Oh yeah. I'm just never happy but, yeah, we have great audiences. Audiences are living, breathing entities; each has a personality. It's the same show every night but audiences react very differently to it. And there are nights when the show runs four minutes long because the laughter is so huge. And then there are nights when they're not laughing as much but they're listening. They're listening in a different way or they're laughing at something they didn't laugh at the night before. You can lose your mind if you try to analyze an audience. And we’re in a sixteen hundred seat theater- our theater in New York is a whole different thing. It’s a huge house. Laughter really feeds on laughter. And so the audience will tell itself how vocal they're going to be that night. They never don't engage. We've not yet had an audience that wasn't into the show and they didn't think it was hysterical. I'll sit after the show and think, "It wasn't the best house. They laughed. But you know, -whatever.” Then you'll see people that same night tweeting, “Tootsie. It’s funniest thing I've ever seen!" You can't put your interpretation of what comedy should sound like on an audience. If you've done your job, they'll appreciate it in their own way. Young: Gotcha. I'd love to hear your thoughts, say, on. . .
a culture right now politically, in terms of the #MeToo movement and such. There are things I had to navigate so it felt contemporary. But I didn't want to hit the audience over the head with the message because I knew they would get it. It's built into the story. I just had to find where the humor lived, and it would work. We got a lot of reviews that appreciated the fact that we weren't manipulating with a message. I also don't want to alienate an audience. I don't really write political comedy; I write entertainment for mass audiences. And there are ways to get a message across so that everybody thinks. I'm not out to- I don't set out to attack anybody. I mean there are jokes and things that certain people mightYoung: They might react to some pointed jokes but, I think, it's exactly what you're saying. Getting someone to think about their own point of view is much more important than getting them to believe your point. Horn: You're sitting in an audience of 1,600 people- a lot of people have different points of view about a lot of different issues especially when you deal with misogyny, feminism and equality in terms of gender and class. We're talking about a show about a man, as he says in the show, in an era where women are literally clutching their power back from between the legs of men. You have the audacity to take a job away from one by perpetrating one? And we're living in that era. And though that's not what our story is about, it is about a deception, and it is about learning how someone else has to navigate the world, a world in which you have no idea how it really is. It's about having empathy and understanding of that. So that's a political story. We don't have to add more to it. It's all there. And I want everybody to laugh. If they're not laughing then I haven't done my job. For information and tickets visit: tootsiemusical. com.
Horn: Abortion. Young: Speaking of seeing life in a certain way and honoring it, that was something I mentioned after seeing the show. Everybody around me during Tootsie was laughing uncontrollably, leaning over their seats, having the best time. I was too, but there was an emotional attachment to it because I was thinking, "Oh my god- this is Robert up on stage!” Horn: Yeah- its my voice.
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In recent years, making the transition from screen to stage has been a regular occurrence. With well-known films ranging from Mean Girls to Big Fish finding their way to Broadway, audiences have grown accustomed to watching their favorite movies come to life with an added slate of original tunes. The success of these adaptations vary, and there is certainly a weariness amongst some theatre-goers that perhaps producers are simply looking to cash in on built-in fan bases. The practice is not necessarily new— in the 1970s, the film classic All About Eve starring Bette Davis became the musical Applause with Lauren Bacall. In the 1990s, songs were added to Sunset Blvd as Glenn Close did her take on the Norma Desmond character made famous by Gloria Swanson. The uptick in recent years, though, has been apparent. It is productions like Pretty Woman: The Musical, however, that prove how well the formula can work when the creative team behind an adaptation brings a unique, fresh perspective to a classic property. The performers, of course, play no small part in making it all come together. “I gotta bring my A-game because everybody’s really owning the stage in [his or her] moment,” says Andy Karl, who plays Edward Lewis. Karl replaced Steve Kazee after the Chicago tryouts. The role was originated by Richard Gere in the film Pretty Woman, which was directed by Garry Marshall. Marshall also helped write the book for the show but passed away before its premiere. In case you haven’t seen the show yet and somehow missed out on the box office bonanza and subsequent cable-staple that was the movie, Pretty Woman: is the story of Vivian Ward, a character made famous by Julia Roberts and portrayed by Samantha Barks at the Nederlander Theatre. She’s a call girl hired by businessman Edward Lewis. As inevitably happens in these kind of tales, they fall for each other.
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They are so associated with one another in the Broadway community that some fans will come up to Orfeh at the stage door, terribly concerned that another woman is playing Karl’s love interest in Pretty Woman. “I wish I cared one-quarter as much as you do,” is Orfeh’s typical response. Seeing them together leaves little doubt that the years have done nothing but strengthen their totally individual, laid-back bond. Karl’s trajectory into the world of the theatre was a little different than his wife’s. He came from a musical family. His mother played the church organ. “Music was always around,” says Karl. He performed in summer musicals throughout high school, and then studied the subject in college. He got involved in Toby Center Theatre in Columbia, Maryland, doing eight shows a week. The company there encouraged him to move to New York City, and he was cast in regional work almost immediately. He steadily progressed into starring roles in major shows.
“And always marry someone who’s smarter than you,” Karl has had his share of television credits, but he loves the stage. “You’re allowed to explore a lot more in theatre,” he says. “I’m allowed to try things, change it up and be a chameleon.” Still, Karl confesses that there is a challenge when taking a role associated with a screen production and playing it on the stage. “What you have to do on stage is sort of recreate or bring something new to it.” The couple recognizes, too, just how many shows they have had made from musicals. “As long as there are movies being made into musicals,” says Orfeh. “He’s done them all. The one’s he hasn’t done, I’ve done.” These two performers have managed to make a life in a career so many aspire for and yet so few are able to achieve. There is a humility in the demeanor of this Broadway couple. Orfeh grew up around all kinds of music artists, and she noted early on the true tests of success. “All of the people who were really successful people during my time weren’t really wonderful people to deal with, and they are no where to be found now.” So there is certainly something to be said to being nice and easy to work with, as Orfeh and Karl are. “When you become successful you become more of what you already 47
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were. When you’re nice, you’re going to become nicer. If you’re douchey, you’re going to become douchier,” says Orfeh. She looks to husband, “he still doesn’t get it.” Karl is still astounded to be recognized. “It still doesn’t register to me.” The actor had a recurring role on Law & Order: SVU, and Orfeh says that there are fans who come to the show just to make sure he’s okay. That level of investment, the people who care and those they inspire has never stopped being novel. In short, the couple are very easy people to like. “If Andy wasn’t my husband he’d be my best, best friend on the planet,” says Orfeh. “I really like Andy as a person. It’s very easy to love someone. I think like is a harder part of any relationship. I just happened to be lucky enough to marry my best friend.” “I completely need everything she gives me when I ask her advice,” says Karl. “I need that person to make this journey that much better.” “And always marry someone who’s smarter than you,” he adds. Few celebrity couples are able to make it work long-term. Luckily you can see a celebrity couple, albeit not playing a couple, in one of those rare musical adaptations that make it work. 48
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At the inception of his career, philanthropy was always integral. When he joined Menudo in 1984 he began working with UNICEF during trips to Brazil. Since that time the relationship of UNICEF and Ricky Martin has grown, and in 2003 Ricky was appointed Goodwill Ambassador. As a passionate defender of children’s rights, the father of three has supported UNICEF’s efforts in advocating for children, especially in the area of child trafficking. The following year he participated as part of an international panel of philanthropists dedicated to the education and prevention of child trafficking as a direct appeal to the United Nations international effort to combat sex tourism. His extensive work with UNICEF brought him wherever he was needed, including tsunami ravished
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Thailand or the first Child Safety Center in the Arab region of Dar Al-Amman, as well as more recent visits to the Lebanon- Syria border. Ricky describes his work with philanthropy as “a great alliance; if we think we can do things alone we are not on the right path. We can exchange ideas and grow. Alliances are key.” It was a 2002 trip to India that helped define his next steps in philanthropy. He witnessed and prevented an act of the second most lucrative crime in the world about to take place, when he helped rescue three girls, minors, from being sold into prostitution. Ricky Martin Foundation has been a leading voice in denouncing and exposing human trafficking globally since the launch of the awareness campaign Slaves of a New Era in 2004. Speaking with Ricky extensively on the subject was a true education. I learned that over 30 million people are victims of human trafficking of which 5.5 million are children. There has never been a time in history where there were this many slaves. Modern day slaves can work in plain sight as laborers at hotels, restaurants, constructions sites, farms or selling drugs on the street. Sexually they are exploited as sex workers on the streets, in clubs or on the Internet. While acknowledging that human trafficking is the second most lucrative crime, generating $150 billion dollars annually, the magnitude of eradicating this from our society is overwhelming. However, the work of RMF is anchored in education, and it has helped to expose the existence of human trafficking in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. No country is exempt from this crime. “It happens everywhere, New York City, Paris and Tokyo. It’s not a problem of only developing countries,” admits Ricky. Educational conferences are offered as a part of RMF’s education initiatives, open to any group of people thirteen years and older. Conferences contain information about human trafficking as a global problem as well as how it manifests itself in Puerto Rico. Also, their conferences empower people to get involved and prevent it
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in their community. With the tireless support of volunteers that are trained by RMF, they are expanding social impact and creating awareness about the existence of this crime. The foundation has already impacted over 15,000 people and is hoping to reach many more. The research arm of RMF helps support data collection and analysis, which has helped to unmask the true nature of the crime, allowing the foundation to establish proactive actions based on fact. Furthermore, its research supports an array of community programs, awareness campaigns as well as public policy recommendations. Through collaborations with academic institutions, government agencies and other nonprofit organizations, RMF has helped to develop and implement solutions to the problems and circumstances surrounding the exploitation of children. Although the weight of these crimes and challenges the world faces with respect to human trafficking, especially that of children, can seem insurmountable, Ricky reveals that hearing words from those he is helping. “‘Thank you for listening, thank you speaking on my behalf.’ It makes my chest explode. You give, but you receive so much.” “Every decision I make is based on the well being of children. I go in the field and work with victims. I can share with my kids the work of my foundation and they are really interested. They are enthusiastic and want to go into the field. They are fully aware. Right after [Hurricane] Maria I came up with this t-shirt with a logo of the Puerto Rican flag that my kids drew to raise money for victims.” This September 27th, 2019, Ricky Martin Foundation will celebrate the 11th anniversary of its Golf for a Cause Tournament at the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar, Puerto Rico Golf and Beach Resort. For more information on Ricky Martin Foundation and its upcoming golf tournament please visit rickymartinfoundation.org
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Men's Trends There’s still time left this summer to plan your next getaway to St. Tropez or the Hamptons. And fashion insider, Chris Heyn (@chrisheynjr) has the style picks guys need to keep it cool all summer. Summer. Grab your towel, whether you're headed to St. Tropez, the Hamptons or just hanging for the weekend in Malibu, keeping it comfortable, easy and stylish is every guy's goal. One of my must haves for summer is a great polo, easy to wear with shorts in the daytime or just throw on a blazer over to give it a more evening polished look. Another must-have is a comfy gray sweatshirt- perfect for breezy nights at the beach or driving with the top down.
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It wouldn't be Times Square if there was not a theatre arts tie-in, so in true EDITION fashion, The Times Square EDITION hosts Paradise Club, an avant-garde, high production performance art space. Paradise Club will showcases several arts and disciplines ranging from dance, voice, magic and even aerial acrobatics. Also putting the EDITION spin on dinner theatre guests can expect inventive food with flair, everything from hot dogs to caviar. Speaking of food, the Michelin-starred chef, John Fraser, the only chef with this distinction to grace the Times Square culinary scene, is at the helm of food and beverage for the hotel. The plentiful and diverse dining options include the fine dining outpost 701 West, which is accurately described as a “gastronomic jewel box-like setting.” Even if you cannot quite place your finger on the type of cuisine you are enjoying, the menu, like everything at EDITION, is creative, inventive and inviting.
Spanning decades, Times Square has had many faces. At the turn of the century it was the epicenter of culture, nightlife and entertainment. In the 40s and 50s it attracted big names like Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald and was home to iconic clubs like the Copacabana. However, like many places, the Great Depression and World War II stopped the momentum of a once thriving district of New York City. It’s hard to imagine that a section of the city, which merits wearing sunglasses at night, could be described as dark and plagued by ills of society. By the mid-80s, hope arrived. The Marriott Marquis opened. Next Disney came in with The Lion King. Suddenly, Times Square turned a corner. Times Square has since seen dramatic improvements. It is now a major attraction for the city and still hosts several international brands, and iconic, American media staples like The New York Times, Good Morning America, MTV along with a lengthy list of theaters. Despite these major enhancements, it still felt like Times Square was lacking something magical and sophisticated that would lure tepid New Yorkers into the fray. Cue, The Times Square EDITION. Upon entering the hotel at 20 Times Square on West 47th Street, you feel as if you have instantly arrived to an oasis. The subtle entrance is coated in a dreamy, ivory venetian plaster, leading down a long hall to a perfectly polished, green, mirrored, stainless sphere, inspired by Anish Kapoor and the colors of Jeff Koons. Design is a driving force at The Times Square EDITION. Each space is meticulously designed, each evoking its own energy and style. The spaces and venues within the hotel are as numerous as the diversity of Times Square. The vibrancy of Times Square is felt, but the chaos is calmed with an enthusiastic but controlled atmosphere. For instance, the numerous terraces and outdoor spaces at the hotel provide an unbelievable balance of style and privacy, while allowing you to feel connected to the cacophony of Midtown Manhattan, but in your next breathe you wonder if you have been transported to L’Orangerie des Tuileries in Paris. The thousands of trees, plantings and ivy throughout the hotel is an unprecedented move, which, thanks to designer Madison Cox, creates a feeling of lush richness. 63
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Realizing there is so much to explore and enjoy about The Times Square EDITION, the guest rooms have not even registered. Not because they are an after thought-- that could not be further from reality. More likely because the first impression and immersive spaces will have guests assured that their guest room or suite will be equally fabulous, and it is. The Times Square EDITION features 452 guest rooms, suites and one spectacular penthouse. Times Square and city views pour through the floor-toceiling windows. The rooms are tasteful, stylish and minimalist and reflect a residential feel through modern elegance. The highly coveted corner suites are outfitted with sofas, generous soaking tubs and well appointed balconies, offering unparalleled views of Times Square and the Midtown Manhattan skyline. “The Times Square EDITION is an entirely new lens on Times Square. From an aerie above the hubbub below, you can engage, observe or withdraw. The hotel is an oasis of sophistication brought to you through the insight of the incomparable Ian Schrager, my friend and partner, "There is simply nothing like it.” Arne Sorenson, President and CEO of Marriott International. His words may seem to ring true, until you arrive then you realize it is was understatement. The Times Square EDITION is enchanting beyond belief. For more information visit: editionhotels.com/ times-square
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A destination for creative pioneers, modern adventurers and design innovators to stay, explore and connect, Casa Pueblo is a hotel located in the heart of Tulum town just two miles from the beach. Conceived by original Tulum tastemaker and hospitality veteran, Derek Klein (also Founder of Tulum hotspot, Gitano Restaurant and Bar) Casa Pueblo opened in January 2018 and has since become a hub for locals and world travelers alike to discover authentic communities, locally sourced cuisine and high-quality comfort. Surrounding the open-air atrium that guests are greeted with upon their arrival, Casa Pueblo is comprised of 16 serene, bright and modern suites, all of which feature hand-sculpted sconces by artist Justin James, plastered walls and floor-to-ceiling windows with slatted wooden shutters. Designed by Derek Klein and Mike Moser, warmth and comfort define these contemporary spaces as guests are immersed in the hotel’s edited interiors and holistic atmosphere. All en-suite bathrooms are spacious and lightfilled, with hand-sculpted, polished concrete sinks, walk-in rain showers and natural amenities by Mexican apothecary brand, LoredAna. Upon the booking process, guests can choose from King or Queen mattresses, as well as garden or second-story views. All rooms feature luxurious linen bedding by Parachute Home, as well as sumptuous mattresses with custom memory foam by Luuna.
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While Casa Pueblo encourages guests to take advantage of the holistic space and disconnect, complimentary high-speed WiFi is available in guest rooms and common spaces. The hotel’s common grounds feature a luxurious, emerald salt water pool, perfect for decompression and relaxation, as well as a lush garden terrace and welcoming lobby. Casa Pueblo Tulum’s in-house restaurant Lovely’s serves an intelligent mix of world food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The open kitchen is at the core of the property, serving as a gathering place for hotel guests and locals alike. The restaurant boasts an inviting menu showcasing a commitment to fresh local ingredients and lively flavors. Serving brunch and transitioning into an all day menu including an eclectic variety of wood fired pizzas, Lovely’s takes pride in offering food that is comforting, healthful and unique to Tulum. Of the utmost importance to Founder Derek Klein, Casa Pueblo is a destination retreat where all visitors feel safe, renewed and at home. The perfect mix of sophistication, fun, smart, delicious food and drink, live music and the occasional garden party, Casa Pueblo is the hub of Tulum.
“ AT C A S A P U E B L O, W E BELIEVE WHEN YOU H AV E T H E CHOICE, YOU W I L L A L W AY S S TAY I N T H E PLACE YOU M O S T F E E L AT H O M E .” – Founder, Derek Klein
Reservations + General Information stay@casapueblotulum.com +52 1 56 1139 8466 Special Bookings arianna@ grupocasapueblo.com
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In New York City location is everything. When it comes to selecting a hotel in the city it proves to be even more important, and Andaz 5th Avenue will give you access to anything you desire. The hotel’s exceptional location could not be anymore clear. Opposite Bryant Park and the New Public Library, Andaz 5th Avenue is also dangerously close to the shops of Fifth Avenue. The iconic Grand Central Station is a few blocks East, while Times Square and Broadway lie a few blocks West. At Andaz 5th Avenue you are literally at the intersection of everything. Andaz’s proximity and convenience to all New York has to offer is undeniable in a city like New York, which often has you over booking yourself and running in different directions all day and night. However, its loft like guest rooms add another challenge to that equation, because these impeccable, Tony Chi, designed spaces may have you not wanting to leave. The 184 guest rooms are among the most generously sized in New York City, around 322 square feet. Many rooms have soaring 12 foot ceilings. Rooms are outfitted with ensuite baths, clad in travertine and porcelain. The 54 spacious suites are another class all together, especially when you step foot on your private balcony or landscaped terrace, which many of the suites featuring along with a dramatic Fifth Avenue view. At Andaz 5th Avenue the spa comes to you with a series of beauty treatments, giving you all the more reason to book that corner suite you have your eye on. It looks like may not be leaving the room anytime soon. The in room services are provided by NOMI Beauty, so you can leave the glam squad at home, and borrow the hotel’s for your big night out. So, when you finally manage to pry yourself away from the view in your suite, you might resume checking things off your endless New York itinerary, or you may enjoy unwinding from the bustling city in the 24 hour fitness center. The modern facility has everything you need to maintain your fitness goals while in New York, including Peloton® bikes. You won’t waste your time jockeying to get into a sold out spin class. You will need to eat at some point during your day and stay. Whether you find yourself at the Andaz 5th Avenue for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks, you will find locally sourced meals and handcrafted cocktails at the chic, yet understated lounge The Bar Downstairs and Kitchen. The Andaz 5th Avenue is like that really fabulous, dependable New York City friend you come to visit, who has everything you need to enjoy the highlights of the city unencumbered and in style. 485 5th Avenue at 41st Street, New York, New York 10017, hyatt.com
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When I begin with a new client , I always... do my best to respectfully listen to the client’s vision.
The mistake most people make when doing their own landscape designing is.. not understanding how to amend soils and manage drainage.
and want to alter something but every design decision has been evaluated carefully and relates to other elements. Eliminating or adding components needs to be fully evaluated to ensure it does not disrupt the harmony of the final result. This second-guessing can slow down the installation process and potentially invite problems later on down the line.
budget ... I would recommend keeping the plant palette limited to
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and often the lack of water needed for larger gardens.
create big effects with mass plantings. Also, take the time to carefully select garden furniture and planters that reflect your personal style.
In the next ten years the most important thing in landscape design will be... dealing with water management
Clients can make the design process go more smoothly by... trusting the designers abilities during the
�We want tons of flowers, purples and whites, flowering all summer, and oh, fragrance too, but absolutely no bees.“
implementation process after the garden design has been approved. Often, during construction the client will start to rethink the design
My biggest design mistake was... not rounding the curbing
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stone corners in a particularly tight courtyard. I love clean lines and sharp corners but in this case it resulted in quite a few flat tires. After some
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embarrassment and unhappy guests with flat tires we filed the stone corners down. Lesson learnt!
There are many rules designers should bear in mind. one is... does my design meet (and hopefully exceed) the client’s brief. The order I follow when I design is. . .to extract as much information from a client early on in order to cultivate a concept that is infused with their hopes and dreams. The process goes, gather, digest, sketch, obsess, add, subtract, refine, and then present.
Every garden must have... a willing soul or souls, to look after it with patience and love. A great garden needs attention and nurturing, much like all rewarding relationships. Who or what has influenced my style... my parents and childhood neighborhood significantly influenced my relationship with beauty and the pursuit of living in a beautiful, connected world. Living in Europe for nearly 12 years, simply took the values my parents had infused in me and ignited my love and appreciation for a life full of beauty. The gardens of Europe play a large part in the tapestry of family life and set the stage for meaningful memories, both historically and today. My motivation as a garden designer is to design a garden that creates the stage for a life full of pleasurable experiences. Of course, there will be setbacks and disappointments but every garden offers hope and the possibility of renewal.
Three essentials for a landscaping a successful garden are... thoughtful planning, careful planting and knowledgeable maintenance.
For inspiration, I predominantly rely on my own travels and experiences. Places I have visited in the past, but also in my daily life. I am always looking at architecture, interior design and urban landscapes. I am building a visual reference library so when a particular challenge presents itself I can pull back into my archives and have the perfect solution.
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reating moments of tranquility and peace. . we all aim for those moments. Living lives that are full and sometimes restless we desire more than anything to find a place we can unwind, rethink and simply feel safe. We want it to be beautiful, curated and help usher us into a space of total relaxation. The ultimate luxury in recent years has been to find a separate space for the busy individual. This is not necessarily a space for your home but for your wellbeing, and a place where you can leave all the worries of the world at the door. Many people that work in Beverly Hills are finding themselves in homes away from the city. Beverly Hills Lifestyle has seen this trend of finding a perfect space for those who need a second home without all the fuss in Beverly Hills. We at Beverly Hills Lifestyle have found the perfect solution and believe it is exactly the level of luxury and lifestyle to which our readers have become very accustomed to. Keeping the integrity of Beverly Hills’s authentic architecture, AGCK Properties prides itself on its uniquely located residential properties and unparalleled
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degree views unlike any other apartment in the city. This apartment is also an entertainer's dream space. With a charming indoor-outdoor feel, this apartment is flooded with natural light. It’s a space that inspires, relaxes and creates special moments for you and your guests. For the individual who needs a space in the city that feels like your own slice of the sky, AGCK has truly created the most divinely ideal situation for the busy individual who needs an impressive and perfectly appointed space in the city to rest your head and be inspired! Kurian added “It's the perfect option if you want to live in Malibu but don’t always want to make the trek. It’s the best of all worlds without having to lose any luxury or comfort. Nothing about this space is the norm. Its magnificently elegant and charming."
renovations. Each remarkably designed apartment unit is unique in its own kind. With close attention to details, high quality finishings and a personable experience with management, AGCK creates experiencedbased living environments, second to none. President of BHL Mark Kurian went, toured the property and said, “I have seen many properties but never one of this caliber. It is beautiful, convenient and not apartment living. Every detail speaks to a private home! No corner was untouched, and no cost was spared.” Each unit was originally designed by and renovated by AGCK. They were exquisitely appointed with finishes by Waterworks, Ralph Lauren. The details of high end copper accents and imported French encaustic cement tiles speak to the level of thought and precise consideration that went into the design of each apartment. The two bedroom three bathroom furnished apartment is one of its kind. Uniquely situated in the heart of Beverly Hills, Penthouse 301 boasts 360 93
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of Beaux Arts and contemporary elegance, has a special quality of evoking simultaneously the intimacy and style of the chicest Manhattan townhouse. However, there is a tasteful level of grandeur in the design, and staff that makes your feel special, but still at home. Leading the design for the reawakening of Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park and its 253 guest rooms was acclaimed Paris-based firm Gilles & Boissier. Summoning inspiration from the hotel’s surroundings, the newly designed guest rooms are a true sanctuary. The sophisticated tranquility immediately envelopes you upon entering the comforting space of your guest room. No detail was missed, including the custommade furnishings which blend seamlessly with custom carpeting inlaid
made in partnership with Lalique, which become the ultimate souvenir for the guest. When the night draws to an end, guests will receive keys to the Royal Suite, one of the hotel’s most stunning and expansive new suites. Indulge in the La Prairie Spa services from the comfort of your suite, specifically the exclusive Nighttime Rejuvenation treatment that utilizes La Prairie’s Platinum Rare collection. Succumb to the ultimate pampering of two therapists working in conjunction to offer a replenishing facial along with hand and foot massages. with a Matisse sketch. The soothing color palette underscores the sense of freshness echoing soft tones and natural shades of Central Park throughout the space. The occasional whisper of blush adds vibrancy, along with dreamy cloud formations found on the pattern of the wallpaper. Each guest room also features photographs from some of the world’s best known artists, underscoring the fashion and cultural phenomenon that is New York City. The reawakening of Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park did not solely lie in the spaces but also the experiences and moments within the hotel, aimed at immersing guests in the essence of New York City life. Harnessing the collective elegance of the hotel’s most luxurious offerings, The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park invites guests for a night of unimaginable luxury only found in the $50,000 Nightcap Package. Guests who reserve this package will conclude an evening with an exquisitely crafted nightcap at Contour, the restaurant lounge at RitzCarlton New York, Central Park. The nightcap is presented in an engraved set of crystal glasses
If the in room spa treatment has you curious to the actual space La Prairie Spa occupies at RitzCarlton New York, Central Park then one most explore the six distinct treatment rooms there. Once again a neutral palette presents a calming canvas for a variety of therapies to restore, relax and reinvigorate the body and mind. La Prairie Spa at Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park is the only spa of its kind in the Northeast United States, and we can think of no better home for the iconic, Swiss skincare brand.
Perched on iconic Central Park South overlooking the park and within grasp of all the splendors of Midtown Manhattan, it really does not get better. Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park is equally beautiful inside and outside. “The transformation our hotel has seen over the course of this past year truly redefines luxury in Manhattan,” said Winfred van Workum, General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park. “Combining a bold vision and inspiration with our legendary service, the vibrant energy of the city and Central Park shines through each of the spaces and provides a renewed oasis in the heart of New York City.” For more information or reservations, call 212.308.9100 or visit: www.ritzcarlton.com/centralpark
Guests with club Lounge access will be treated to a sophisticated haven on the second floor overlooking Central Park. The richness of dark wood-paneling is balanced by vibrant green and soft beige fabrics, while the white Carrara marble accents give sleekness to the space. This is the ideal club for guests to gather and enjoy the lavish refreshments that will make other hotel Clubs seem inadequate. Along with this comes highly personalized service and a dedicated Club Lounge concierge.
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the home is a mix of old and new. It’s a transitional design.” In the living room, Butera utilized a soothing color palette in pale blues and crisp neutrals to create a sense of richness in the furnishings without being overly formal. A seascape by Butera hangs above the fireplace and offers a cool ambience. It’s hard not to notice Butera’s signature use of pillows throughout the home as a way to subtly add color and depth without overwhelming the space. A hand rubbed nickel chandelier hangs from the expansive wood ceiling beams and brings down the height of the tall ceilings. The couple enjoys entertaining and takes full advantage of the year round beautiful weather with not one but two loggias. The outdoor spaces are what Barclay likes to refer to as the “fifth bedroom” and the backyard features a rectangular pool and an oversized fire pit with seating for ten plus where friends and family can gather to take in the breathtaking desert sunsets. 98
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A CLOSER LOOK In the dining room and gentlemen’s office, formal elements are incorporated such as the crystal lamp decorating a newly sourced sideboard and an oil painting in a gilded frame.
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Left: For the light, bright breakfast nook, Butera designed the space with a round Lexington table and Aiden Gray’s “Chan” chandelier illuminating the space.
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MASTER Left: The master bedroom is furnished with a Century “Mesa Crescent� bed covered in a neutral velvet fabric and an antique chandelier. Above: In the master bathroom, ornate sconces adorn the mirrors and a free standing bathtub offer the perfect place to escape and relax.
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Left: “The clients are huge art collectors, and the home is a mix of old and new. There is a sense of richness in the furnishings,� says Butera. Above: A soothing color palette was used in the living room to create a calming retreat without being overly formal.
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Our Spring Issue was a triumph for us. We knew we needed to celebrate and celebrate big. Our team was excited about the issue and especially excited about our cover model Justin Hartley. Justin was a perfect choice for the cover. He exudes class and elegance, and is a man who gives back and creates a life around him worth applauding. Our spring launch event was hosted by the beautiful Pacifique Restaurant in West Hollywood. This space is curated to the last inch. It was a beautiful backdrop for the guests coming to commemorate the Spring Issue. Pacifique welcomed the guests with stunning appetizers which highlighted the California Pacific with notes of Asian flavors and delightfully curated cocktails which were provided by the ultra premium spirit of Ving Vodka. Ving Vodka is an organic, handmade and smooth vodka that we are so pleased to be partnering with. Every part of their story and their product is truly worth admiring and supporting. They created these beautifully flavorful yet refreshing cocktails that everyone was asking, “where can I get more?” As you walked around the beautiful restaurant, reveling in the stunning design and ambiance you were greeted by the incomparable Mont Blanc, who came to showcase their favorite pieces of the season. Thanks to their giving spirit, anything that was purchased at our event automatically created a 10% donation to Keep Memory Alive. Mont Blanc is not just a gorgeous and iconic brand, they are also a brand with heart. The night was flooded with people connecting, celebrating, laughing, and most importantly creating memories. Here’s to all the people that made this night a memorable night. From people meeting our new Editor-in-Chief Jordan Carlyle, our Editor-at-Large Luigi Irazqui and seeing some familiar faces like Jenni Pulos, Faye Resnick and Mark Kurian, it was a cherished and special night.
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Beverly Hills Lifestyle started because of a legacy that the Co-Founders' family had in the Hollywood industry. We wanted the magazine to be an ode to Old Hollywood, we also wanted the magazine to be a platform for celebrating the triumph of the human spirit and we wanted to distill each story down to its essence so that people could read and celebrate the truth behind stories we all thought we knew. All of this came from the way that Madonna Nelson chose to raise our CoFounder Kimi Applegate, and speaking truth into the lives of everyone that she touched. June 13th we said goodbye to the beautiful, thoughtful, caring, kind and extremely loving woman. With heavy hearts we had to say good bye. We also needed to sit in the reality that so much of what the magazine is, is because of the influence of this incredible woman. She poured her praise, her love, her ideas and intentions into Beverly Hills Lifestyle. So many of you have reached out to tell us how she wrapped her loving arms around you. Thank you for sharing your stories, your sympathies, and we will never forget what life was with her, it will be hard to not have her physically here. Her legacy will forever be in the pages of Beverly Hills Lifestyle and in our hearts. We love you Madonna, and we will never forget you! You will never know the impact you had on our lives, and we will forever live in your legacy, spreading the love the you always did.
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