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CINDY CRAWFORD HAS DEFIED BEAUTY STANDARDS FOR DECADES, BUT DON’T YOU DARE START CALLING HER AGELESS.

et’s put it this way: there are very few things Cindy Crawford hasn’t done. As a 30-plus-year modeling vet, one of the OG supermodels, a trailblazer who defined a pivotal moment in time when fashion models became stars in their own right, she’s basically seen it all, done it all, and done it all again. But, up until early September, there was one thing she hadn’t really tried: living in the moment, free in her own skin, forgetting time, place, and beauty routine. Which is how, at age 56, she found herself on a bicycle at Burning Man, cycling through a sandstorm and covered in white dust, shining like a beautiful beacon in a shimmering gold jumpsuit, living her best life.

That said, a surreal desert counterculture party in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert is not the place one might expect to see the impeccable Ms. C, but in her opinion (though said rather more succinctly), to hell with what everyone else might think she wanted to go. “[My daughter] and I got invited by a friend of ours, kind of at the last minute, and we were like, ‘Why not?’ It just seemed like the perfect thing, because we were tagging along with people who had been there before, so we didn’t have to figure anything out except what to pack, which — by the way was already intimidating enough. [FYI, she nailed her trade, likely outclassing those who gave drugs or daisy chains by swapping for mini bottles of Casamigos, finger lights, and Polaroid cameras.] It was only two days and two nights, so I was like, I can do anything for 48 hours. And it ended up being a really incredible experience,” she admits.

I urge her to explain the experience. Personally, I still don’t quite get what actually happens at Burning Man; its purpose seems vaguely ambiguous, while the concept behind a Playa name makes me think of the drunken alter egos sorority girls gave themselves in college, yet apparently it’s synonymous with a secret self, both gifted at and only used whilst at the festival. (Crawford didn’t stay long enough to get one, but there’s always next year, since she’s already talking about going back).

“I mean, listen, it’s raw. You’re uncomfortable because it’s dusty and dirty, but it’s very creative, Mad Max meets Alice in Wonderland meets virtual reality. It’s just wild, and very liberating because you’re outside of yourself, in a way. It’s not like, ‘Oh, my outfit looks good, therefore I feel good.’ I’ve only had an experience like this once before, when I stayed at an African game park for a month; I literally only had a tiny hand mirror that I could use to brush my teeth. Like then, the way you looked here did not determine how you were feeling that day. It was incredibly freeing.”

In being uncomfortable, in not being able to be the Cindy Crawford, she found a poignant sense of release, and, simultaneously, relief that she didn’t have to be everything to everyone; that, for a brief moment in time, she could just be.

“I didn’t get it before, but now I feel like I do. For me, it was like, you’re so out of your comfort zone in every way, that you have no other choice but to find yourself. We all walk around in reality having stepped into these roles — mother,

wife, whatever — which are all roles I signed up for, but there is stuff that comes with those roles, like responsibility. In my family, for instance, I’m the organizer, I’m the on-time one, I’m the more serious one. And I think it’s easy to get caught up in these roles, and to feel introspective as a result. Like, who am I? I don’t know. Maybe I’m just going through a midlife crisis,” she laughs ruefully. (Here I must disagree: if she was really going through a midlife crisis, she would have definitely worn a hot pink unicorn bikini to the Burn; instead, it was the aforementioned gold-flecked jumpsuit, a modest black bikini top, and ski goggles.)

But, for a brief time, at least, she was able to discard any uncertainty, doubt, or agenda, like a snake does its skin, releasing and unleashing in the dusty desert air. “I think when you’re at Burning Man, you shed those skins, and you’re just you. You’re your own essential being. I feel like it’s a great place to just reconnect with your true self,” she maintains.

As it happens, it was also a great place to connect with her daughter. It’s unbelievable, yet also a spectacular testament to Crawford’s character that, when her mini-me turned 21 and wanted to embark on an epic, uncharted adventure to celebrate the occasion, she chose her mom as her ride-or-die. But I guess when your mom is Cindy Crawford, it makes sense; this is a woman who will be forever cool. What she says next simply furthers my point.

“I’ve been very fortunate, because I’ve got to do some fun things with my daughter. We did the Off-White fashion show together in Paris, and it wasn’t as if I was there as her mom or she was there as my daughter — we were both invited to be a part of the show. And then there’s something like Burning Man. I mean, I’m sure she would’ve loved to have her boyfriend there, and I would love to go with my husband sometime, but it worked out that we went together and we had a great time. I love doing anything with her, but you also want to be cautious of letting her have her experiences without mommy looking over her shoulder. For example, she turned 21 [at the festival]. The next night she had a small dinner, which I went to, and then a party at a club, which I didn’t.”

A love of freedom must run in the family: as Cindy herself discovered, it’s essential for her own personal happiness, too.

As George Michael’s “Freedom 90” starts to play in my head (the music video that made Crawford a star and household name), she says it was only when she returned to her everyday life in Malibu that she realized what gift the festival had truly bestowed upon her.

“When I came back, I went God, I feel so carefree and fun, on the Playa, riding bikes, with no schedule. It’s like, ‘Oh, let’s go look at that piece of art,’ and then you’d ride over there, and either stay for five minutes or you stay for an hour. But then, you return to reality, to your life, and I personally felt like now I’m the responsible mother again. I’m this, I’m that. And now, it’s me questioning, at this point in my life, do I still want to be all of those things that I unconsciously signed up for?”

Heavy. I always expected true “Burners” (which is how Burning Man enthusiasts refer to themselves — not to be confused with “burnouts,” but… kind of?) to live in states of heightened reality and to use their time away from reality, from cell phones, from normality, as an escape. But Crawford, one of the most iconic models in history with the longevity to back it up, doesn’t fit the mold of who I expected to attend, or one who would get so much out of the experience, for that matter.

And while it made her question her everyday reality, Crawford is hardly a fool. Actually, one might say she’s the complete opposite, having been valedictorian of her hometown high school in DeKalb, Illinois, earning an academic scholarship to study chemical engineering at Northwestern (which she attended for only one semester before dropping out to pursue a full-time modeling career). As such, she strategically decided to figure out how to implement her epiphany of self-discovery into her daily life at home.

“I started reevaluating. I was like, wait, I had so much fun. I felt carefree there. How can I bring that back to real life?”

For most of her life, Crawford has been the consummate scheduler, the ultimate planner. She’s needed to be to get to where she is today, to have the kind of career longevity that’s eluded so many. And she loves her life, she does. She’s

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content, the kind of woman that has it all. But spontaneity has never seemed like a luxury she could afford. Time (a familiar topic, given that she’s timepiece brand Omega’s longest-standing ambassador) always seemed too fleeting. Until now, that is.

“It’s something I’ve been working on,” she says. “I started working with a coach this year, and one of the things that she speaks to me about is time. Specifically, where do I feel constricted, and where is it stressing me out? I’m a planner, and very, very organized; I’m the type that gives myself exactly the amount of time I need for any specific activity. Let’s say I finish my workout at 9:30, and have my first call of the day at 10, so I have a half-hour to shower and get myself together. But, say, my husband wants to have a conversation with me. I found that I’d be looking at my watch, like, I have three minutes, and then he would get irritated, or I would feel the stress of knowing that now I wasn’t going to have time to put makeup on. It never occurred to me to maybe push my first meeting back a little, because I was just so focused on being efficient.”

She continues, “For so long, the only way for me to do everything that I wanted to do was to pencil it in. For instance, I always enjoyed being the first one up in the house, even when my kids were little, because I needed that 20 minutes where no one needed anything from me. So I would get up early and have an outdoor Jacuzzi, put on gym clothes, and get on my email. Taking that Jacuzzi meant that I had taken the time to connect with myself. I never really scheduled in unscheduled time, and I think I’m doing more of that. Now, I’m finding ways to give myself more breathing room. And that’s where I’m at in my life, leaving a little bit more cushion for the unexpected.”

And more time to explore the freedom that comes with it.

hen I speak to Crawford, it’s the day after our photo shoot at the Santa Monica Proper Hotel, and she’s low-key and beachy at home in Malibu, relaxed and make-up free — a chameleon-like departure from the glamazon of yesterday in all of her high-heeled, sultry glory. But personally, this Cindy is the one I prefer. Right now, she’s both down-to-earth and self-deprecating, someone you could hang out and have a few margaritas with. Professional, shoot-mode Cindy Crawford, dressed to kill in Dior and Chanel, with fierce makeup and five-inch heels (bringing her height from 5’9” to 6’2”), is intimidating as hell.

Which brings us to the topic du jour: confidence. Looking as she does, it’s only natural to assume she’s always had it. And she has, but that doesn’t mean she’s always been secure, nor would it be fair to assume she doesn’t have the same self-criticisms, even though she’s outrageously beautiful. As someone who has literally come into her own in front of a camera, the hyper-judgement of others, of strangers, is very, very real.

“I was never full of self-loathing or anything like that. I was probably a typical kid,” she says now of her youth in Illinois and just after, in 1986, when she moved to New York to model professionally. “But,” she notes, “modeling is interesting, because all of a sudden you have a seal of approval that other people think you’re attractive, though you know the reality of the smoke and mirrors that go into making pictures. So sometimes, I felt that if people saw me in real life, they’d be surprised. And even for myself, I’d wonder: do I need to be Cindy Crawford tonight, or can I just be Cindy? Because I need two hours of hair and makeup to just be Cindy Crawford, or at least be presentable.”

Luckily, the opposite is true in her private life. After a day of full glam, she’ll head home to husband Rande Gerber, he of Casamigos fame, who likes her just

as she is — a bare-faced beauty with nothing to hide. “He’ll say, ‘Wash your face; I like the way you look without makeup.’ Which is nice,” she admits, though says that personally, she feels much muchier with a wee bit of war paint than without. But overall, she faces industry pressure daily, especially when someone describes her as “ageless.” While most would love such a description, for Crawford, it’s an ongoing reminder that she is not. (Though here I must disagree too, but I won’t use the “a” word given that she doesn’t like it.)

The euphemism behind aging gracefully was, in fact, the impetus for creating Meaningful Beauty, the skincare line she co-created with Parisian cosmetic surgeon Jean-Louis Sebagh in 2001 (which is re-launching a line of haircare products next year, inclusive of existing items like a shampoo, conditioner, detangler, and scalp spray, as well as a new serum). “It’s funny,” she muses. “Even in my Meaningful Beauty infomercial, they used to say, ‘She hasn’t aged’ and they would show side-by-sides. And I’d tell them to stop, because it puts too much pressure on me. I know all the ways that I’ve aged. My face has gotten much thinner; my mouth isn’t as full. Being told I’m ageless isn’t right, especially because getting older is hard enough, never mind that we live in a youthobsessed culture. So in that sense, the things I’m trying to make Meaningful Beauty about for other women are the things that I have to remind myself about, too. I’m not 25, so why should I be trying to look 25? Why do I want someone to mistake me for a 25-year-old? I’ve had children. I have all this life experience.”

What’s more, she’s proud of herself for letting that life experience play out behind the camera, even if she doesn’t always like what she sees. “When I started modeling, I said, What am I going to do after I turn 25? There wasn’t someone who had a career like me before that I could follow or look up to,” she recalls. “And then, all of a sudden, I was still modeling at 26, 27, 30, 35, 40, and now, 56. There was no way I thought I would still be quote unquote ‘modeling’ to this day. And even though I’m not in front of the camera nearly as much as I used to be — nor do I want to be — any time I get my picture taken, even if it’s just on an iPhone, I’m striking a pose. You can’t unlearn that. So I’ve learned to embrace the different stages. I’m not 56 trying to do the same jobs that I did when I was 25 and 30. I’ve evolved, and the businesses that I have have evolved, too. [These include her hugely successful Cindy Crawford Home collection, which grosses over $350 million annually in retail sales; successful book releases such as Cindy Crawford’s Basic Face and the 2015 The New York Times bestseller, Becoming; global, long-term contracts with brands such as Omega, Revlon, and Pepsi; and the upcoming AppleTV+ docuseries The Supermodels, alongside her fellow icons Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, and Christy Turlington]. I think that’s why I’ve had such career longevity, and why my audience will follow me — because it feels authentic and it is authentic.”

This bid for authenticity is a big part of the reason why she continues to model today. “There’s one comparison I use a lot, and it’s this: I’m like an aging athlete. I know the game so much better, but I don’t have a 20-year-old neck or whatever. Sometimes I think, screw it. Maybe I don’t want to model anymore. But then I think, gosh, then I’m just further telling women that at a certain age, we’re just expired, and we should go on the shelf. Do I want to play into that for women? And so I don’t. Even though sometimes I don’t necessarily feel as confident, or if I see a pictures of me and there are things I don’t like, I still think yeah, but that’s real. Aging is what

happens if we’re lucky; it means that I’m alive.”

And really, isn’t that more, well, meaningful than anything else? To be living, yes, but, in a more philosophical way, actually enjoying being alive, living in the moment? Crawford thinks so, and clearly, she’s doing her best to embrace that ethos right now. And so she reminds herself, while sharing with me, what the phrase ‘meaningful beauty’ really means to her. “The name, and the intention behind the name resonates even more now than it did then. Because, really, what is meaningful about beauty? Why does it even matter? [The answer is] because it gives us confidence. It’s not about beauty, per se, but how you feel. Maybe it gives you a little more energy, makes you a little more outgoing, maybe it makes you more willing to ask a question or take a chance.”

On that note, it feels like the appropriate time to remind Crawford that she nearly broke the internet earlier this summer when she posted an Instagram photo of herself in a Melissa Odabash bikini, a thank you to her designer friend for the suit. “The beauty of having your own social media is that you get to curate. Like, I look pretty good in this picture; I’m going to post it.” She pauses, and says, “I’m probably at an age where I should be wearing one-pieces, but I’ve never worn one-pieces, and it’s [the same kind of dilemma I have with my hair]. I’ve always had long hair; I wouldn’t feel like me with short hair. And I’m kind of worried, like, oh, God. Am I going to have to cut it when I get a little older? Am I too old to have hair this long? [Similarly], whenever I put a one-piece on, I don’t feel like me. And there might come a point where I do have to wear one; I do have a few in my swimsuit drawer just in case it comes upon me one day.”

There’s no should when it comes to fashion, and Crawford knows that far better than I could. Nor are there any rules as to what one should and shouldn’t do dependent upon their age. I find there’s something liberating about her refusal to cede her love of bikinis or her famously long locks in favor of something more traditionally “age-appropriate” (because what does that phrase even mean these days?); in owning that sometimes, in order to feel good about yourself, a little app-induced retouching is necessary. (“You do a little FaceTune once, and then you think, how did I ever live without it?”); and that it’s okay to be all IDGAF, like she was at Burning Man. “There’s certainly no retouching there,” she says dryly. “There was a dust storm, and by the end of it, I had white eyebrows, white hair, and white dust had stuck to my upper lip. It’s kind of impossible to take yourself too seriously when you’re covered in dust.”

As we prepare to part ways, I tell her that her life sounds pretty beautiful, dust-storm induced graying aside. Her response is one of the truest things I’ve heard to date. “Life is life,” she says simply. “And that’s something else I’m working on: not characterizing things as good or bad. It’s just life, right? We tend to be like, ‘life’s so hard’ or, ‘life’s so great’ — but it’s just life, all of it.”

“The good, the bad, the ugly, and the beautiful,” I say.

“Yes,” she agrees, “but I appreciate the raw and the ugly, too, because it’s real.”

She smiles. Scheduled though it might have been, it’s still her time, and she knows exactly how she’s going to use it. “Now, I’m going to get into my Jacuzzi.”

I think Cindy Crawford may have just found her Playa name.

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Ghibli Trofeo

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WHEN I WAS OFFERED A WEEK WITH THE MASERATI GHIBLI TROFEO, I didn’t immediately jump at the chance. I knew that the Ghibli was the younger sibling of the Quattroporte, and thought that it must be an underpowered, weaker family member. Boy, was I wrong.

The Ghibli — the smaller of the two four-door sedans in the Maserati family — is named after a strong, hot desert wind in Libya, also called a sirocco. This Maser comes in four flavors, with varying degrees of power and an increasing base price (see chart below).

The Trofeo (“Trophy”) model is clearly the most robust Ghibli in terms of competence and performance. The twin-turbo V8 engine has 538 lb-ft of torque, sufficient for even the most jaded to experience excitement. The eight-speed automatic transmission can also be operated via the paddle shifters, which is my preference. I especially like the throaty sound of the exhaust coupled with the g-force produced on acceleration.

While not too dissimilar in appearance from the other Ghiblis, it does have some special tri-color badging, a blacked-out grill, and carbon fiber at the front splitter and the front intakes. The V8 needs more air for breathing than the V6, so the Ghibli hood provides open vents, another distinguishing detail. The system is clearly effective, as I had no overheating problems during my time with this

special car. It drove like a dream everywhere I went — not just to the grocery store or around for errands, but also so on some freeway runs and even up to Mulholland Highway.

On top of the base price, “mine” (for the week) had $25,000 in options, most notably the $3,200 “Pelletessuta,” woven Napa leather textile sports seats designed with Ermenegildo Zegna, of the custom-suit fame, so you know they’re top-drawer. An unusual and elegant fabric, it adds a special look to the Trofeo interior. The high-end sound system and anodized red brake calipers are de rigueur these days, and were included on my car ($2,500 and $1,500, respectively).

The Trofeo is a great car for driving — roomy enough for five passengers, a trunk large enough for their belongings, and enough power to thrill them all. The engine sound alone is worth the price of admission, and it’s even adjustable in case you want to tone it down for the neighbors. With the engine designed by Maserati and assembled by engineers at Ferrari, the gorgeous red cylinder heads on the motor portend what’s to come and look good doing so.

My time with the Trofeo ended way too quickly, but so be it. I had a great experience with the car and came away with a new-found admiration for the folks at Maserati who created it.

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GHIBLI GT $82,300 base 345 hp V6 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds

+ GHIBLI MODENA $88,900 base 424 hp V6 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds

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+ GHIBLI TROFEO $118,500 base 580 hp V8 0-60 mph in 4.0 seconds

Lexus LC 500 Coupe+

A powerful yet refined grand tourer.

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THIS IS NOT MY MOTHER’S LEXUS. REALLY. HERS WAS AN LS 400, purchased around 1990, and it lived up to the LS designation as a luxury sedan. The younger man I was then was not thrilled with the superinsulated ride, as I wanted road feel. But even then, I had to admit that it was quiet and comfortable.

Flash forward over three decades later and the Lexus of today has a surfeit of models and a panoply of vehicle designations, denoting a brand that has something for everyone. Case in point — the LC 500 (Luxury Coupe with 500 cubic centimeters [CCs] of displacement — which has a pretty direct correlation to power — in this case 471 hp coming from a naturallyaspirated [no turbo or supercharger] muscular V8). The sporty ones among us will enjoy the throaty roar of the exhaust on full throttle, and the almostsprightly feel of the car’s response to acceleration and braking. Those who prefer a more sedate ride will appreciate that this car is an Lexus L (luxury), with leather-trimmed power seats and a transmission so slick it’s hard to discern any shifting going on (note – it has eight speeds, but good luck trying to count them while underway).

Creating the LC500 must be something like creating holy water — you boil the hell out of it — as all of the vestiges of sports car ride and feel have been tamed, smoothed, and luxuriated into submission. That’s not to say that the LC500 isn’t a performer, as it can hang with the others at the “Stop Light Grand Prix.” With a 0-60 mph time of 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 168 mph

(stats provided by Lexus), it’s a respectable athlete. But Lexus has never been known as a manufacturer that focuses on such statistics alone, as they’ve always blended the ability of the car with the comfort, convenience, and ease of driving, all of which, to many of us, add up to a great grand tourer (GT) instead of a car that excels in one or two speed metrics.

“My” Lexus (for a week) was in the Cadmium Orang colorway which, I admit, was not love at first sight. It did grow on me, though, as did my appreciation for what Lexus brought to the GT table. I grew to appreciate the sound and the relative-fury for what they were, and actually enjoyed the ergonomically-designed cooled and heated seats. On top of the base price of $93,050, the build sheet showed a relatively-modest $7,790 in options, which resulted in a sticker price of $102,545 (I have seen some as-tested LC500s priced above $120,000). However, mine did not seem meager in any sense, partly because the options did include the $5,000 Sport Package, with 21” wheels, Alcantara seat inserts, and the $1,220 Mark Levinson 13-speaker sound system.

Though my week with the LC500 was not replete with canyon carving or test-track driving, I enjoyed my time with the car. When I wanted to merge on to the 405 with alacrity (which one can do only if driving between 2:30 and 3:00 a.m.), the abundance of power was quite welcome. When I had a longer drive, especially in traffic, the insulated nature of the Lexus was a welcome respite from the day. All in all, I enjoyed the LC for all that it offered, and also for what it didn’t.

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The Great Evolution +

Omega releases eight new models of the famous Speedmaster ‘57 timepiece in new, autumnal colorways.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

OVER THE LAST SEVERAL DECADES, THE SPEEDMASTER HAS become an iconic Omega style. Inspired by the complex dynamic between race car drivers and engineers while on the track, the Speedmaster debuted in 1957 as Omega’s first line of chronographs. Since its inception, there have been many iterations of the Speedmaster, including the famous Moonwatch and the Speedmaster ‘57. Originally launched in 2013, the Speedmaster ‘57 makes its grand return this year with eight new models that feature an impressive Master Chronometer upgrade.

Designed through a modern lens, the new Speedmaster ‘57 timepieces sport a slimmer 40.5 mm silhouette and are fabricated in premium stainless steel, but elements of the original style remain, such as the brushed metallic bezel with its “Dot Over Ninety” and the renowned Broad Arrow hands. The new models introduce an elevated range of dial colors, from deep navy blue and burgundy, to black and green gradation, with interchangeable leather straps for the bracelet. Inside, the new Speedmaster ‘57 is equipped with the Co-Axial Master Chronometer 9906 movement, highlighting Omega’s dedication to reaching the pinnacle of precision, magnetic resistance, and performance.

`The Omega Speedmaster ‘57 has become a timeless icon of the brand; in fact, actors George Clooney and Hyum Bin just recently starred in the campaign, revealing their admiration for its revolutionary design.

The Sky’s The Limit

Rolex’s new Oyster Perpetual Air-King pays tribute to the art of aviation.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

DESIGNED FOR THE PIONEERS OF AVIATION AND THOSE WHO dare to explore the vast heights of the sky, the new Oyster Perpetual Air-King is a timepiece that embodies the spirit of flight. The history of the Air-King dates back to the 1930s — the golden age of aviation, a period when the aviation industry made massive leaps in aircraft performance, paving the way for future pilots. Several pilots set records while wearing an Oyster, while others used a Rolex watch as an onboard chronometer, solidifying it as a legendary aviation timepiece.

The new model boasts a completely redesigned case, with a crown guard and straight sides like most Professional category models. Its display has been refreshed and balanced with the addition of a 0 before the 5 on the minutes scale — two digits now mark each five-minute interval.

Like its predecessors, the new-generation Air-King has the distinctive black dial — but this edition is enhanced with an optimized Chromalight display, guaranteeing maximum legibility in dark conditions. Additionally, the hands and triangular hour marker at 12 o’clock are filled and coated with new luminescent material — exclusive to Rolex — for a longer lasting, more intense glow. The 3, 6, and 9 numerals are now also visible in the dark thanks to this innovative material.

Finally, the new Air-King is equipped with caliber 3230, a movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex, released in 2020 and now fitted on this model from 2022. Caliber 3230 incorporates the patented Chronergy escapement, which combines high energy efficiency with excellent dependability, making the new Air-King the ultimate air companion.

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Perfection +

Grand Seiko unveils the new and incredibly sleek SLGH013 in Ever-Brilliant Steel

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

GRAND SEIKO’S DESIGN INSPIRATION HAS always been derived from nature and the dynamic relationship between storytelling and high watchmaking. Each new timepiece delves deep into the rich history of Japan’s landscape, telling the story of the culture through unparalleled design details in every watch. And so, in true Grand Seiko style, the latest release within the Heritage Collection, the Hi-Beat 36000 reference SLGH013, is symbolic of the melting snow of Mt. Iwate, the mountain that overlooks the Grand Seiko Studio in Shizukuishi.

The sleek style of the light blue dial represents the distinct texture of the snow on Mt. Iwate as it melts during the seasonal transition from winter to spring. The dial is achieved through a multi-step process involving press-patterning to create the texture. This creates a dramatic lighting effect and fashions the one-of-a-kind dial depth that Grand Seiko is known for. Complementing the brilliant radiance of the dial is Zaratsu polishing, which delivers a smooth and distortion-free mirror finish on the upper surfaces of the 40mm case.

This timepiece also makes Grand Seiko design history as the first mainstream creation to feature the high-grade Ever-Brilliant Steel for not only the case, but the bracelet as well. The Ever-Brilliant Steel has a PREN (Pitting Resistance Equivalent Number) value almost two times higher than the standard grade of steel used in high-class watches — catapulting this timepiece’s design into its own echelon. Remaining true to the incredibly high standard to which Grand Seiko holds itself, the movement that powers the SLGH013 is caliber 9SA5, seen through the sapphire caseback, and has a power reserve of 80 hours — an enhanced precision that the Hi-Beat movement can deliver.

Another testament to Grand Seiko’s powerful art of storytelling through high watchmaking, the SLGH013 is steel perfection.

PHOTO COURTESY OF GRAND SEIKO

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Louis Vuitton launches a limited edition watch to mark the 20th anniversary of the Tambour.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

LOUIS VUITTON IS A MAISON THAT CONTINUALLY LOOKS TO its past design DNA in order to catapult the brand into a modern era. Case in point: to commemorate the 20th anniversary of its firstever automatic GMT watch, the Tambour, the brand has launched a new timepiece, the Tambour Twenty, that honors the design of the original timepiece launched two decades ago.

The first iteration of the Tambour timepiece, unveiled in 2002 at the La Chaux-de-Fonds workshop in Switzerland, sported a 39.5mm diameter stainless steel case with a gradient dial in rich chocolate brown with contrasting yellow markers. Today, the new Tambour Twenty chronograph embodies some of the same design codes, retreating back to the deep brown color of the sun-brushed dial with bold yellow hands, while also giving a fresh perspective on the timepiece, as the Tambour Twenty boasts a larger, sportier 41.5mm stainless steel case fitted with a luxurious leather strap. Inside the new timepiece lies the high-frequency LV277 movement based on the Zenith El Primero, the first automatic chronograph ever. Similar to the original Tambour, the Tambour Twenty also

features “Louis Vuitton” across the numbers and indexes for a more subtle, minimalistic style compared to the previous dynamic Tambour iterations designed throughout the years.

The Tambour Twenty is limited to just 200 pieces, which are uniquely numbered on the caseback, and comes in a mini trunk in Monogram canvas (a Louis Vuitton signature), making this timepiece a true collector’s piece. “Watch enthusiasts will recognize all the features that made the Tambour’s design so unique. While this limited edition is a true concentrate of everything that made this watch stand out, it also boasts brand new features that will set it apart for collectors,” notes Jean Arnault, the Marketing and Development Director for Louis Vuitton watches.

Over the last two decades, Louis Vuitton has released over 20 complex versions of the Tambour watch, further proving the Maison’s devotion to high watchmaking and its unparalleled craft; thus, there’s no better way to celebrate its 20th anniversary then by paying homage to the legendary timepiece that started it all.

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The Intersection Of Art & High Watchmaking

Hublot partners with internationally renowned contemporary street artist Shepard Fairey to launch a brand-new timepiece.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

THIS OCTOBER, HUBLOT HAS SOME MAJOR NEWS: THEY’VE once again tapped artist Shepard Fairey to collaborate on a new timepiece, The Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph All Black Shepard Fairey. On the heels of their 2018 partnership on the Big Bang Meca-10 Shepard Fairey, and the 2020 release of Classic Fusion Chronograph Shepard Fairey limited edition timepieces, Hublot and Fairey are taking their collaboration further by exploring the relationship between art and haute horology as a part of the “Hublot Loves Art” initiative. A North American exclusive limited to just 50 pieces, the new watch fuses Fairey’s signature star mandala with Hublot’s All Black signature design to create a revolutionary monochromatic masterpiece. “[Fairey] is an artist of global significance, but first and foremost, he is an artist of American significance, defining our changing and sometimes challenging times,” notes Ricardo Guadalupe, the CEO of Hublot. “For this reason, it is fitting that we produce an edition exclusively for the North American market that celebrates both the art and the artist and the city he calls home.” The famed artist, painter, graphic designer, activist, DJ, and illustrator is known for breaking

boundaries through his artwork, which is housed in some of the world’s most prestigious galleries and democratically displayed on streetscapes in major cities across the US, and this particular timepiece is a tribute to his home in Hollywood.

At first glance, one can easily get lost in the black depths of the timepiece, but up close, Hublot and Fairey’s stunning design comes to life on the dial and bezel. Housed within this ceramic work of art is the precise chronograph movement, seen through the sapphire caseback and ultimately mimicking the complex outer design.

For Fairey, the mandala became an integral element in the timepiece’s design. “Over the course of my watchmaking partnership with Hublot, I discovered that the mandala — a recurring theme of my work and an ongoing source of inspiration — lives in perfect harmony and balance within a timepiece, and it naturally became the centerpiece for my collaboration,” explains Fairey. “In revisiting this design for a North American exclusive, we took this distinctive shape and married it with the Hublot signature All Black ceramic for a look that fuses our respective artworks together.”

CONTROL CRUISE

The Chanel Cruise 2022/23 collection has officially arrived, and it’s headed to Miami this November for an exclusive runway show. Embracing the joie de vivre of Monte-Carlo, from motorsports to holiday at sea, the Chanel Cruise 2022/23 collection by Virginie Viard introduces auto-inspired styles, like the driver’s jumpsuit in tweed and the racing helmet à la handbag, as well as stunning sequined numbers. A collection that embodies Karl Lagerfeld’s love affair with Monaco, the cruise collection fuses modern, sporty silhouettes with sophisticated, feminine touches — a design drivingforce that continues to define Chanel.

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Natural Instinct

The Louis Vuitton Fall 2022 Women’s collection first debuted at the iconic Musée d’Orsay in Paris. Despite the historical backdrop of the museum’s sculptures and artwork, the collection was incredibly modern. Juxtaposition is something Nicolas Ghesquière continually plays with at the Maison, and for this collection, Ghesquière reflected on the innocence and fleeting freedoms of young adulthood. From rugby shirts to graphic styles adorned with photographer David Sims’ photographs from the ‘90s, to tailored trousers and blouses reminiscent of school uniforms, the Louis Vuitton Fall 2022 Women’s collection is Ghesquière’s tribute to the natural instincts of the youth. “This collection is dedicated to the youth,” Ghesquière said, “in hopes that it can keep the unresolved poetry of adolescence like a flawless garment — in all its vivid romanticism, inspiring idealism, hope for the future, for a better world, and its dreams of perfection.”

FASHION & CREATIVE DIRECTION: ADRIENNE FAUROTE PHOTOGRAPHER: MARK SQUIRES

STYLIST: DAVIAN LAIN HAIR STYLIST: LEONARDO MANETTI / SEE MANAGEMENT

ARTIST: REBECCA ALEXANDER / SEE MANAGEMENT MODELS: ANISHA SANDHU, HARLETH KUUSIK, AND YSAUNNY BRITO / THE SOCIETY MANAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER ASSISTANT: XANDER RAPPAPORT

ASSISTANT: IYANLA MOSLEY-THOMAS SHOT ON LOCATION AT WARD POUND RIDGE RESERVATION, NEW YORK.

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Intentional Design

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

To be a modern luxury brand, one must adapt to the surrounding environment and evolve. Thus, in February 2022, Louis Vuitton opened its doors to the new, groundbreaking fine leather atelier, Oratoire. A testament to the Maison’s unwavering commitment to conscious design, circular creativity, and sustainable practices, Oratoire’s bioclimatic design is an industry first — the first industrial eco-building of its type in France, and the most energy efficient Louis Vuitton site in the world to date.

Without sacrificing Louis Vuitton’s keen eye for architectural design, the stunning Oratoire structure is made from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified wood, ensuring there is sustainable management of the forests it comes from, as well as 100 percent recycled metal. The Oratoire atelier has accomplished sustainable technical feats within the design by focusing on the insulation and orientation of the site, as well as consciously choosing the appropriate materials to conserve heat or cool the air, and strategically implementing natural ventilation techniques to halve the site’s energy consumption in comparison to the existing Louis Vuitton ateliers. Calling upon natural resources, there is a weather station and temperature sensors that activate louvers on the façade, and the use of natural light helps reduce electricity consumption.

From the inside out, the Oratoire atelier represents the Maison’s perseverance in making strides in eco-conscious design.

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Setting a new precedent for the next generation of ateliers, Oratoire has proven that sustainable architecture is the future — even in the most demanding ateliers like Louis Vuitton, with it’s uncompromising commitment to high quality craftsmanship. The Maison’s approach to the concept has been a continuous learning experience, with constant improvements being made as they hold themself to the high standards of worldwide environmental certifications, such as HQETM, LEED,® and BREEAM.®

Sustainability in Louis Vuitton transcends the Oratoire atelier. In fact, the Maison eco-designs events, exhibitions, and boutique merchandising windows reduces the environmental footprint of runway shows. Most recently, the brand launched a new iteration of the LV trainer made of 90 percent recycled and bio-sourced materials. Another eco-design feat created by the late Virgil Abloh, the new LV trainer is adorned with the signature ‘Sustainable Development’ logo.

Impressively, by 2025, Louis Vuitton has committed to 100 percent reuse or recycling of all event and window materials, as well as 100 percent renewable energy in production and logistics sites and 100 percent LED lighting to be implemented in all boutiques. There’s no denying that Louis Vuitton is at the forefront of a rapidly evolving industry — an industry that desperately needs to look inward with regards to sustainable practices — and through its sustainable development plan, the Maison has pledged to preserve natural resources and create a positive impact on society.

LEFT: Dior jacket, price upon request; available at Dior boutiques nationwide and at 1-800-929-3467.

RIGHT: Dior jacket, Dior Diorodeo hat, and Dior D-Renaissance choker; all price upon request and available at Dior boutiques nationwide and at 1-800-929-3467.

THE SOUL OF Sevilla

For the Christian Dior 2023 Cruise Collection, Maria Grazia Chiuri completely immersed herself in the Andalusian culture at the heart of Sevilla. A collection that permeates Spanish culture’s tradition, craftsmanship, and essence, the new Dior Cruise Collection celebrates the local artists and artisans who create Spain’s feminine beauty. From seeking inspiration from famed Flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya, to collaborating alongside artisans like Fernández y Roche atelier to design the hats, and artist Pietro Ruffo and artisan Daniel López-Obrero Carmona to reinterpret the Cordoba leather tradition — which combines carving and painting techniques seen on several of the bags — the Dior cruise collection is teeming with the captivating soul of Sevilla.

BY: ADRIENNE FAUROTE PHOTOGRAPHER: ÁNGELA SUÁREZ

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MODELS: MARYEL / W360, CHAI MAXIMUS / VIVA, EDEN JOI / ELITE, AND PAULA SOARES / PREMIUM HAIR STYLISTS: AUDE GBAZI, CAROLINE SCHMITT, AND SIBEL TEKIN MAKEUP ARTISTS: AYANA AWATA, JULIE CAMUS, NELLY FERREIRA, AND KANAKO YOSHIDA

DIOR BEAUTY

Dior dress, Dior Saddle belt, Dior Idylle flats, Dior D-Renaissance choker, Dior Tribales earrings, Dior Tribales bracelet, Dior Sevilla Star ring, and Dior Rêve d’Infini ring; all price upon request and available at Dior boutiques nationwide and at 1-800-929-3467.

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Dior blouse and skirt, Dior Saddle bag, Dior Epique gaiters, Dior Idylle flats, Dior D-Renaissance Collar necklace, Dior Tribales earrings, Dior Sevilla Star ring, and Dior Rêve d’Infini ring; all price upon request and available at Dior boutiques nationwide and at 1-800-929-3467.

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Dior sweater, Dior Diorodeo hat, Dior D-Renaissance choker, and Dior Tribales earrings; all price upon request and available at Dior boutiques nationwide and at 1-800-929-3467.

This fall, Brunello Cucinelli and Neiman Marcus are partnering to launch their first-of-its-kind collaborative campaign, titled Muse of the West, as a tribute to the long-standing relationship between the two brands. The campaign features a capsule designed by Carolina Cucinelli, Co-Creative Director and Co-President of Brunello Cucinelli, and her sister Camilla, Co-Head of the Women’s Style team, that nods to the style of the American West with an Italian flair. The collection will be exclusively available at all Neiman Marcus stores across the country and online.

FASHION NEWS

FROM NEW COLLECTIONS TO THIS SEASON’S HAUTEST FASHION COLLABORATIONS, HERE’S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY THIS MONTH.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

Introducing perhaps the hottest fashion collaboration to date: Balenciaga / adidas. First debuted at the Balenciaga Spring 2023 New York runway show at the New York Stock Exchange, the Balenciaga / adidas designs reimagine the signature sportswear styles of adidas through the lens of Balenciaga’s keen Creative Director, Demna.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF BRUNELLO CUCINELLI (LEFT), BALENCIAGA (RIGHT)

For the Fall/Winter 2022/23 season, the Fendi Men’s collection by Silvia Venturini Fendi immerses us in the incredibly sophisticated world of a gentleman’s wardrobe — with a Fendi twist, of course. The collection introduces a new statement monogram, the O’Lock chain motif, designed in a classic autumnal palette of neutral shades on traditional shirting, handbags, and other accessories, as well as a new range of structured leathergoods like the Peekaboo bag and Baguette bag.

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GALAXY GALORE

In 1932, Gabrielle Chanel shook the world with the debut of the first-ever High Jewelry collection to exist, “Bijoux de Diamants.” A collection that pulled inspiration from intergalactic wonders to create stunning diamonds that resembled comets, crescent moons, and the sun, “Bijoux de Diamants” became Chanel’s love story to the eternal beauty of the galaxy. Now, 90 years later, Patrice Leguéreau, the Director of the Chanel Fine Jewelry Creation Studio, has revisited the celestial motifs from the inaugural collection to create a modern, high jewelry masterpiece. From the Comète Saphir ring that embodies the glow of the Milky Way, to the Soleil Mademoiselle necklace with a mesmerizing sparkle, the incredibly precious 1932 High Jewelry collection is out of this world.

FASHION & CREATIVE DIRECTOR: ADRIENNE FAUROTE PHOTOGRAPHER: LORENZO DEL FRANCIA STYLIST: THÉOPHILE HERMAND PHOTOGRAPHER ASSISTANT: ANAÏS NIETO ALL JEWELRY BY CHANEL

CHANEL High Jewelry Soleil Dore ring in 18k white gold, 18k yellow gold, diamonds, and yellow diamonds, price upon request.

CHANEL High Jewelry Soleil Dore bracelet in 18k white gold, 18k yellow gold, diamonds, and yellow diamonds, price upon request.

CHANEL High Jewelry Soleil Mademoiselle necklace in 18k white gold and diamonds, price upon request.

CHANEL High Jewelry Soleil Mademoiselle ring in 18k white gold and diamonds, price upon request.

CHANEL High Jewelry Lune Talisman necklace in 18k white gold and diamonds, price upon request.

CHANEL High Jewelry Lune Talisman Buttons earrings in 18k white gold and diamonds, price upon request.

CHANEL High Jewelry Lune Talisman bracelet in 18k white gold and diamonds, price upon request.

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High Jewelry Soleil Dore earrings in 18k white gold, 18k yellow gold, diamonds, and yellow diamonds, price upon request.

CHANEL High Jewelry Lune Solaire ring in 18k white gold, 18k yellow gold, diamonds, and orange spinels, price upon request.

CHANEL High Jewelry Lune Solaire earrings in 18k white gold, 18k yellow gold, and diamonds, price upon request.

CHANEL High Jewelry Comete Saphir ring in 18k white gold, diamonds, and sapphires, price upon request.

AUTUMNAL JEWELS

THIS SEASON, INDULGE IN WARMER JEWEL TONES AND STUNNING GOLDS TO MAKE A STATEMENT.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

1. Cartier Beautés du Monde High Jewelry necklace in 18k rose gold, diamonds, petrified wood, price upon request; available by appointment only at select Cartier boutiques nationwide and 212-446-3419. 2. Mateo earrings in 18k gold, pearl, and diamond, $52,000; exclusively available at net-a-porter.com. 3. Van Cleef & Arpels “Collerette Mystérieuse” transformable ring from the “Legend of Diamonds” collection featuring rubies, pink sapphires, and diamonds set in 18k rose gold, price upon request; available at Van Cleef & Arpels, www.VanCleefArpels.com, and 877-826-25333. 4. De Beers Jewellers Reflections of Nature by De Beers Namib Wonder Open ring, price upon request; available at debeers.com. 5. Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger® bracelet in platinum and yellow gold with diamonds from the 2022 Blue Book Collection, price upon request; available at select Tiffany & Co. locations, tiffany.com, and 800-843-3269. 6. Pomellato La Gioia di Pomellato High Jewelry Collection Velvet Tie Chain necklace featuring jet, 2 red garnets, and 1,768 diamonds set in 18k rose gold, price upon request; available at select Pomellato boutiques nationwide. 7. CHANEL High Jewelry Soleil Contraste ring in 18k yellow gold, platinum, and diamonds, price upon request; available at select CHANEL boutiques nationwide and 800-550-0005. 8. David Yurman Dianthus Beetle Drop earrings in aluminum with 18k rose and white gold and cognac diamonds, $80,000; available at davidyurman.com.

Right: Louis Vuitton Empreinte Fine Jewelry transformable sautoir necklace in 18k yellow gold and diamonds, $45,500 (approx.); available at select Louis Vuitton stores, louisvuitton.com, and 866-774-8866.

Louis Vuitton Empreinte Fine Jewelry medallion necklace in 18k yellow gold, $12,400 (approx.); available at select Louis Vuitton stores, louisvuitton.com, and 866-774-8866.

Left: Louis Vuitton Empreinte Fine Jewelry ring in 18k yellow gold and diamonds, $7,650 (approx.); available at select Louis Vuitton stores, louisvuitton.com, and 866-774-8866.

Louis Vuitton’s new Empreinte fine jewelry collection is a love letter to the Maison’s rich history. Francesca Amfitheatrof, the Artistic Director of Jewelry and Watches for Louis Vuitton, designs the new collection honoring the Louis Vuitton heritage, from crossed laces in the rings and bracelets symbolizing the leather straps that fasten the Maison’s legendary luggage, to the iconic Monogram Flower stamped into 18k yellow, white, and rose gold pieces. Amfitheatrof’s new designs embody versatility with stacking rings adorned with the LV initials that Georges Vuitton first designed in 1896.

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JOAILLERIE

THE LATEST IN HIGH JEWELRY HAPPENINGS

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

To celebrate the half-centennial anniversary of Bvlgari opening its first boutique in the United States in 1972, the Roman jeweler is launching an extraordinary capsule collection of limited-edition Monete pieces in a rare and precious 18-karat yellow gold, as a tribute to one of the Maison’s most iconic emblems. A capsule collection rooted in history, the Monete collection will debut jewelry pieces inspired by some of Bvlgari’s most beloved styles throughout the years, like Tubogas, gourmette chains, and other creations like flip rings and detachable sautoirs. The capsule collection will be available exclusively at Bvlgari’s New York City Fifth Avenue flagship boutique.

Right: Bvlgari US 50th Anniversary Monete Tubogas bracelet cuff in 18k yellow gold with two antique coins, price upon request; bvlgari.com.

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HauteBEAUTY

It’s A Plastic Surgery

+Love Affair

Rumor has it: New Yorkers are in a long-distance relationship with Neinstein Plastic Surgery, regardless of their home base.

BY BROOKE KLAIMAN

IT’S NOT EVERY DAY YOU FIND TRUE LOVE AT A PLASTIC SURGEON’S office; but, if you’re lucky enough, you’ll surely find love for Dr. Ryan Neinstein, a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City and the owner of Neinstein Plastic Surgery.

The love for Dr. Neinstein began back when chic New York families started to flock to vibrant South Florida, hoping to achieve an aesthetic that still encompassed the elegant and refined New York look. Because of the top-notch team at Neinstein Plastic Surgery, patients continued to swoon over their mom-bods. Since then, Dr. Neinstein has fallen into many committed long-distance relationships with his patients.

To get the inside scoop on how his booming South Florida Mommy Makeover practice continues to woo patients, Haute Beauty sat down with Dr. Neinstein. Here’s the relationship tea:

Who is Dr. Ryan Neinstein?

Dr. Ryan Neinstein is a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City and the owner of Neinstein Plastic Surgery. He’s often referred to as the surgeon’s surgeon, because many surgeons choose him as their trusted doctor. As a masterclass instructor and the author of industry safety guidelines, he stresses the importance of hyper-specialization and patient care above all else. He’s also an entrepreneur and speaks frequently on how to harness personal and

team potential in a modern world. His most proud achievement is the loving family he has with his celebrity fitness instructor wife, Lauren Neinstein.

Where It All Began

As a grandchild of a Holocaust survivor, Dr. Neinstein has always had it engrained in him to have a true sense of purpose in life.

Growing up, he had a love of team sports and science. One brought him camaraderie, and the other brought him certainty. This led him into the medical field. He believes medicine is the greatest profession there is. Why? It allows you to do things on your own and impact other humans, satisfying all the things he looked for in a profession.

While exposed to practices in training, it always seemed that healthcare was happening to patients and not for patients, and that the ultimate hospitality experience was never top-of-mind to surgeons. Believing in himself, Dr. Neinstein decided to break free from the status quo and do something different.

Eventually, Dr. Neinstein settled on plastic surgery because it’s a specialty that allows not just the reversal of things that have happened to people, but for one to improve people’s lives. As his career grew and he opened the doors of Neinstein Plastic Surgery, he eventually reoriented his time, energy, and effort to mastering Mommy Makeover operations.

Dr. Ryan Neinstein’s wife, Lauren Ashley Neinstein, son Aspen, and daughter Blair

Why Mommy Makeovers?

Dr. Neinstein has such an affinity for Mommy Makeover operations because, being a husband in a young family, he can understand the hearts and minds of other mothers. Whether they are young or old, he’s seen the physiological and psychological changes mothers experience at home. There’s a genuine connection between him and the patients, making a break-up out of the picture.

Mommy Makeovers Explained

On the technical side, a Mommy Makeover operation is a harmonious combination of operating on all parts of the body, reversing things that have been stretched or torn from pregnancy, and enhancing features to make all moms feel beautiful within themselves and not be stuck with the changes brought on by motherhood.

Dr. Neinstein’s personal Mommy Makeover operations are often referred to as ‘Birkin Bodies’ by New Yorkers. This is for two reasons: it’s hard to get on the surgical schedule, and they are on the higher end of the pricing scale compared to other procedures. Essentially, Neinstein Plastic Surgery changes more and gives more, while patients get more. What could be better than that?

The whole practice, from the team to the facility, is optimized for patient care and outcome. A Mommy Makeover, to Dr. Neinstein, is a general anesthetic operation that reverses changes in breasts — typically by lifting and filling. Whether or not they are using implants or fat, the goal is a youthful and perky (but not overly done) breast.

When it comes to the abdomen, Dr. Neinstein and his team reconstruct core muscles, remove extra skin, go through multiple variations of nips and tucks, and re-contour the silhouette with Dr. Neinstein’s signature liposculpting.

What makes Neinstein Plastic Surgery unique?

Neinstein Plastic Surgery has a long, lean, and athletic desired look. They aren’t going to give you overly done breasts or buttocks; they’re going to make you, the patient, look as good as possible without it being noticeable. That aesthetic — the refined, subtle, Uptown look — is why many patients who’ve relocated to South Florida continue to be infatuated with Dr. Neinstein for all of their surgical needs.

To add to the love affair, Neinstein Plastic Surgery has a custom program to help out-of-town patients with their travel. It involves hotel stays, private nursing, chefs, personal assistants, and anything that can help make their travel and recovery easier.

The Neinstein Plastic Surgery Team

You can only be as good as your team. From professional sports to surgery, each team member needs to contribute and be equally committed to the patient’s outcome. From the front desk to the nurses, each person is responsible for showing sympathy and empathy to ensure the patient’s experience is loving, positive, and caring at every moment. Having a team committed to that goal is the only way to ensure successful outcomes.

Love is in the air. At Neinstein Plastic Surgery, there are four core values that bond the staff: each person is highly qualified, has a lifelong commitment to learning, is willing to share their knowledge, and is comfortable with feedback. All of these values break down the traditional barriers of a doctor’s office, and are the reasons New Yorkers will continue to be in a long-distance relationship with Neinstein Plastic Surgery, regardless of their home base.

Dr. Anna Steve, Dr. Ryan Neinstein, and Dr. Chris Funderburk of Neinstein Plastic Surgery

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Skaneateles, NY

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Market: Florida, Marco Island

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310.748.5410 310.432.6400 mikeeisenberg@sbcglobal.net

Michelle Walsh

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843.513.2661

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941.504.9910 moriah.taliaferro@premiersir.com moriahtaliaferro.com

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435.901.0659 nancy.tallman@sothebysrealty.com insideparkcityrealestate.com

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305.496.2862 renata.galembeckrohr@elliman.com

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Sandra Fiorenza

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Shannon Francis

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Robert Greenwood

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649.432.7653 theturksandcaicos.com robertgreenwood.com

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Market: Florida, Pinecrest, South Miami Concierge Realty Brokers

305.778.7343 roberta@rgirealty.com rgirealty.com

Scott Goshorn

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786.288.6161 shaynahanson@gmail.com shaynadavidovhanson.com

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310.810.4470

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949.673.0789 tim@valiaoc.com valiaoc.com

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Market: Georgia, Sandy Springs, East Cobb Vinings Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

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The Corcoran Group 561.843.6057

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The Agency Naples

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THE BEST IN LUXURY TRANSPORTATION

BY LAURA SCHREFFLER

From an eco-road trip with Casey Affleck to a once-in-alifetime journey aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to a wellness cruise with Gwyneth Paltrow, these are luxury travel transportation experiences you should be dreaming about.

HauteTRAVEL PHOTO COURTESY OF MARTIN SCOTT POWELL

PHOTO COURTESY OF BOBY ALIN/BELMOND

THE CELEBRITY CRUISES GOOP! EXPERIENCE

When Gwyneth Paltrow decides to host a cruise party, you know it’s probably going to involve green juice over champagne, but no matter it’s epic all the same. Such was the case in September, when Celebrity Beyond launched its inaugural goop at Sea Experience through Spain, the Italian Riviera, and France. The goop cruise hosted workshops, movement sessions, pop-up wellness activities, and a live, in-person conversation with Queen G herself.

So what was the experience like? Unmissable, of course! Guests dined at Le Voyage by Daniel Boulud, Global Culinary Ambassador Daniel Boulud’s first restaurant at sea;the dining experience Blu for AquaClass guests, with menus featuring clean, crisp flavors and inventive cuisine complemented by an extensive list of sustainable, biodynamic wines;the Spa and Fitness Center, including at-sea fitness programs such as F45 classes and Peloton cycling, 120 rejuvenating and destination-inspired treatments, and the SEA Thermal Suite, with eight distinct spaces to navigate a personalized path to wellness; the Solarium, an adults-only glass-dome-covered pool area; the Aqua Sky Suite, a beautifully appointed suite with a spacious veranda and spa-inspired elements thoughtfully infused throughout, including eco-friendly bath products, yoga mats, and eXhale bedding; a special detox smoothie; and on-demand wellness programming from the likes of Katie Brauer, founder of the Yoga Professional, Noella Gabriel, co-founder and Global President of Elemis, Kimberly Snyder, founder of Solluna, and Ruth Zukerman, co-founder of SoulCycle and FlyWheel Sports.

Alas, while the goop cruise has sailed, the same itinerary can be enjoyed by guests in 2023 aboard Celebrity Reflection, which has offerings that Gwyneth’s did not. These include Michael’s Club for Retreat guests (expect complimentary beverages, gourmet bites, and a comfortable place to unwind, as well as a dedicated concierge who’ll make any arrangements you need — on board or off); special suites with cantilevered showers; a lawn club with eight exclusive, cabana-style retreats, including The Alcoves; the intimate, Hamptons-style casual dining venue, The Porch; The Art Studio, for aspiring artists interested in hands-on classes, some culinarythemed; the open-air, interactive Lawn Club Grill; and special smoothies at the on-site spa café. Goop or no goop, your journey will be epic — we promise.

On the Road

CASEY AFFLECK SET OUT ON AN ECOFRIENDLY ROAD TRIP UP THE CALIFORNIA COAST. THIS IS WHAT HE DISCOVERED.

BY CASEY AFFLECK

PHOTO COURTESY OF MICAELA MCLUAS, LOCATION COURTESY OF GB ARTISTS, LOS ANGELES

IT’S AUGUST 2022, AND I’M TAKING A ROAD TRIP FROM Los Angeles to Portland. The route I’m planning is about 1,200 miles with some zigzagging. It will take six days.

Next week, my son is going to college. He was raised in Los Angeles. He’s moving to New York City. Despite all the traveling I’ve done between the coasts, NYC has never felt as far away as it does now. Although this feels unrelated to what I’m doing, it’s not. My son leaving is the only thing on my mind as I embark on this trip.

But don’t get me wrong, I’m excited to take a certain car out on the open road: the Polestar 2. I first encountered Polestar in Europe, where I was filming a movie earlier this year. The film is science fiction, and for most of it I’m on a space ship headed to Jupiter. There are a few flashbacks to my life on Earth. In those flashbacks, I have a Polestar and a mustache. I liked driving it around, and inquired about getting one in the United States.

And get one I did — partially because I agreed to drive the car up the west coast and write about the journey for Haute Living. But really, I like any excuse to take a long road trip in a great car.

So yes, I’ve taken other road trips. I’ve driven across Europe, South America, Australia, and back and forth across the US and Canada a dozen times. I’ve taken every major interstate. I’ve circled and explored every city in America. I’ve done these trips with my kids, with my brother, with friends, with strangers, with colleagues, with dogs, with my girlfriend, and alone. I love all the little towns and people and the forests and wide open spaces. All of it. I love watching it change — sometimes subtly and sometimes suddenly.

At 23, I drove across Ireland with my mother and her long-time boyfriend. Their relationship was coming to an end (again), so there was some tension, and I didn’t really want visitors on location, so there was some additional tension. They both seemed nervous being on the “wrong” side of the road. Also, for the whole first day of the trip, it rained very hard. I drove fast through this torrential downpour: wipers thumping away sheets of rain but not making a difference, cars whipping past in the “wrong” direction. Nobody spoke. My mom’s boyfriend finally broke one long, tense stretch of silence with a simple, “Jesus.” Looking back, I was torturing them for the misery they put me through in my adolescent years. Everything was fine in the end, but nobody brings that trip up.

Circa 1998, my father was living at a rehab facility in a small desert town in Southern California. He’d bottomed out in Massachusetts a few years earlier. He found his way to an affordable place to dry out once and for all. It was bleak where he was. Desert bleak. My brother followed him west a couple years later, and then I did the same when I graduated high school. Now I was headed back from California to Boston, going home to find work and maybe go back to college. I stopped in to see him. It was 116 degrees and he lived in a bungalow the size of a prison cell, attached to a larger concrete structure. He met me out front. I told him where I was headed. He stared at me skeptically. He smoked. He looked at my car. It was a 1969 Cadillac Sedan de Ville that cost $5,000 and reeked of gas on the inside, no matter how many times I replaced lines or cleaned its floor-mats. He said, “I wouldn’t take it on the highway.” I knew it was old, but I figured he was just trying out some parenting “caution” to make up for lost years. “Your roof will probably come off,” he added. I had no idea what he was talking about. The roof had been on the car for almost 30 years. A lot could go wrong with an old car but usually it wasn’t that the roof came off. I almost voiced this point, but didn’t. I understood that maybe my old man had drank so much over the years that his brains had gotten soggy. “I will be careful with my roof. Thanks, dad,” I said. Then we hit up an all-you-can-eat buffet, hugged, and I got on the I-10 headed east. Five days later the roof flew off my car. It was late at night and I was barreling down a rural road in Tennessee. The sudden noise was terrifying, and I wasn’t sure what had happened. Later, I learned that small air bubbles were visible where the vinyl met the metal above the windshield. This is what the old man spotted. All those long hours at high speeds filled the bubbles and loosened the roof, and it sailed away.

My kids and I take a long camping road trip every summer. We drive and cook and yell at each other. Most often we go coast to coast. Sometimes we explore other countries. Many of our best memories are from those trips. When they were 13 and 10, we drove across seven European countries in three weeks. We slept in a van on the side of the road, or in parking lots, or campgrounds. They coped. So many things went sideways. We were often too cold or too hot. There was boredom, sickness, and annoyance, but they dealt with it. They dealt with it because somewhere deep down inside, they knew that, all told, something good was happening. Those trips brought us closer, showed us new parts of the world and new parts of each other and ourselves. Those trips brought buried things to the surface and cleared the air. Being stuck in a car together does something good for us.

There have been many, many more, but I’m here to talk about a new road trip. The mission, again, is to drive from SoCal to the Canadian border to see what a road trip is like in an EV, and also to see if I can find luxury hotels that make a real effort to be environmentally friendly. To me, this means they have chargers for the electric vehicles, they consider sustainability in hotel operations, and they serve vegan meals. Why vegan meals? Well, because I’m vegan, but also, if you’re vegan for 20 years you’ll save:

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“I love all the little towns and people and the forests and wide open spaces. All of it. I love watching it change — sometimes subtly and sometimes suddenly.”

Day One

Los Angeles to Santa Barbara. A short day. I leave late. The trip takes two hours and 100 miles. I start at home with a full charge, and when I arrive at El Encanto, A Belmond hotel, the valet is able to park and plug it in upon arrival, as promised. So great news there, and the hotel exceeds expectations in other ways, as well. It’s luxurious, yet relaxed and low-key, elegant in a Southwestern way. The rooms are big and well appointed. They’re clean and the service is friendly and attentive. The food is great; I have a wonderful vegan dinner and breakfast on the terrace overlooking the Santa Barbara coastline.

I’d planned to drive to the hotel, check in, eat, and drive back to LA for a friend’s wedding party that started at 11 p.m. I walk to my bungalow, enjoying the tranquil grounds and my room that overlooks the pool, toward the ocean. I eat. I decide to take a nap. At 10, I will head back to LA, go the wedding party, celebrate my friends, and then drive back to the hotel. The bed is so big and comfortable that I immediately fall asleep in my clothes on top of the sheets. I miss the wedding party. I feel bad.

But onward. This car I’m in whispers down the road and handles very well at high speeds. I go the speed limit. Totally. Promise. But I bet this car would feel breezy at 110.

As I pull out of town, streets are closed and people are moving around in big throngs. “Fiesta” is happening. It’s a parade I never see but everyone is headed that way. I don’t know much about it, except that people throw painted eggs full of confetti.

People move around for so many reasons. We migrate and wander and seek and follow and adventure and run away. Right now I’m basically wandering. I’m testing this car but also enjoying getting lost.

Day Two

So far the Polestar is a handsome, quiet, fast, sturdy car.

Air traffic represents less than two-thirds of the global CO2 emissions, whereas road traffic accounts for around 10 percent of these direct emissions. A Polestar 2 will cost you anywhere between $48,000 and $70,000 to purchase, but only around $300 to take a road trip from one end of the country to the other. The cost of charging your electric vehicle on a road trip can vary, but will generally be between $10 and $30 per charge. That means financially, an electric vehicle is the most cost effective method of traveling and the best for the environment. In addition to its environmental and economical advantages, the Polestar 2 is also comfortable and drives well.

So yes, I’m enjoying driving it to my next stop of Monterey, California, which is four hours and 250 miles away. The Polestar 2 tells me I’ll need to stop along the way for a quick charge. I have two route options: traveling down Highway 1, a famously beautiful stretch of windy road, sometimes high up on the cliff’s edge and sometimes down at water level, or the 101, which is inland and mostly has views of dry farms.

Accidentally, I find myself inland. I want to cut across from the 101 to the 1. The road signs (and my phone’s GPS) say this would mean a long, long detour back down to where they intersect, hours south, so I decide to travel by my own internal compass and cut west toward the ocean on a small road that’s eventually marked “closed” (it wasn’t when I began). The hour of driving on this road is my favorite stretch. I know that if the road is really “closed” at some point, I’ll run out of battery and not make it back to a place where I can sleep, charge the car, or find water or food or cell signal. My life won’t be in danger, but it would be a big drag. I go anyway, and the road is beautiful. There are no cars, but there’s wildlife everywhere. The ponderosas are thriving. It’s quiet and pretty and I feel free. The sun is setting and I feel completely different than I did just a few hours ago. As it’s getting dark and I’m more than halfway to the coast, I turn a corner and see a large, locked, metal gate, and have to double back to the I-5. With two percent battery left, I arrive at a charging station and wait for the car to charge. I eat chips. It’s the best day of my trip.

That night I stay at the Portola Hotel & Spa in Monterey, which does not have chargers for any electric cars. However, it’s a pleasant experience; a quaint hotel that does offer some vegan menu items. The highlight of the Portola Hotel, for me, would have to be the fact that it’s so close to the Fisherman’s Wharf and the Monterey Bay, which is where I book a boat to take me out to sea so I can watch whales.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF BELMOND (LEFT), PORTOLA HOTEL & SPA (RIGHT)

Day Three

At 7 a.m., I walk down the wharf and find Eddie’s Whale Watch. It’s a grey, chilly morning. The sea is flat. I’ve been whale watching before in Massachusetts. I’m skeptical that I’ll see any whales. Am I a pessimist, or something else? The sea is so big. I find it inconceivable that, in just two hours, I’m going to motor out and see a bunch of whales and then motor home. They move around so much. It all seems impossible.

Captain Dale tells me what to expect — it’s all about the anchovies. The sea lions drive the anchovies down. The whales, coming from deep, drive these same anchovies back to the surface. The anchovies are between a rock and hard place here. They swim deep to avoid being eaten by sea lions. They run into whales coming right at them. The birds also circle around all this carnage hoping to pick something off.

The boat idles on the placid water at dawn. It’s peaceful. Then, Dale points out that in the distance, the water is rippling. A few minutes later, whales appear at the surface. But I’m so far away. This dance happens several times before I finally ask Dale if we can move closer to the action.

He sighs a little. He says, “They will come around.” What Dale is doing is patiently, wisely waiting for the whales to come to him. Chasing them would result in always being in the wrong place. He’s right. Eventually the whales are right next to the boat, and they’re amazing.

I then make my way to San Francisco, which is two-and-a-half hours and approximately 120 miles away. I wasn’t able to charge the car at the Portola Hotel, so I have to stop and charge at an Electrify America charging station in the parking lot of a mall in the middle of nowhere. The Polestar 2 finds the station for us.

Pulling into the bay, I look online for what might be happening. There’s a music festival, Outside Lands. Green Day, Jack Harlow, Phoebe Bridgers, and others are playing. I leave my car in a residential neighborhood and walk into the park, where the festival is taking place.

Jack Harlow has been on tour. He’s jet lagged from playing in Europe. Road life. I don’t know him, but I slip to the side of the stage and watch him from there. His manager is warm and easygoing. After the show, I talk to Jack for a while. We have a mutual friend — Leigh Kilton Smith. He asks about film. I ask about his tour. He’s smart, funny, and friendly. One of my favorite things to do is connect with other performers, to be reminded of the real people behind the public presentation. There’s often a lot of shared experiences that form the basis of a quick friendship.

After the show, I head to Cavallo Point, a luxurious lodge nestled at the northern end of the Golden Gate Bridge. I have a spectacular view of the bridge from my room. It’s so close you can ride to the bridge on a complimentary bike provided by the hotel. I don’t do that. I drive my EV up to the top of a nearby hill, get out, and look at the bridge and the city beyond. If I was transported back in time, I wouldn’t know how to tell the people of the past how to build a bridge like that. There are very few things I’d know how to reproduce for them. Not a phone or a combustion engine, not a toaster or a TV.

DayFour

My favorite of all the places I stay during this trip is Stanford Inn by the Sea in Mendocino, California. It’s the most unique, eco-friendly hotel I’ve ever had the pleasure of experiencing. As a vegan, I’m pleasantly surprised to learn that they not only have an entirely plant-based restaurant, but that it also has a variety of cuisines on the menu. It’s by far the best fine dining experience I’ve had all week. The folks at Stanford Inn by the Sea grow all of their ingredients within ten acres of the property. The garden is so beautiful; you can tell there’s a lot of love for the plants that are grown there. They even go so far as to take me on a tour of the gardens and teach me how to grow my own crops, too. The organic produce, herbs, and fruit used at the Stanford Inn’s Ravens Restaurant substantially reduce their carbon footprint, and they compost all food and organic wastes, which are recycled into their gardens, virtually eliminating the use of outside fertilizers. They also have a curated library, and some of the guests are quite peculiar and unusual, such as llamas, horses, and donkeys. There’s a fireplace in my room, which is very cozy, and they provide wood, kindling, and matches for you. There’s an indoor saltwater pool, yoga classes, and a sandy river beach with kayak rentals, plus local artwork and views of the ocean. I find the whole stay to be quite peaceful. Like icing on a cake, it turns out they also have ample electric chargers that are compatible with all electric vehicle models. Plus, the owners and managers of the property could not be nicer. The breakfast is one of the best vegan breakfasts I’ve had that wasn’t home-cooked. In the morning, I walk down to the river and jump in, Wim Hof style.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF CAVALLO POINT LODGE (LEFT), STANFORD

& RESORT (RIGHT)

Day Five

Driving, driving, driving, and then I arrive at Tu Tu’ Tun Lodge. I arrive so late that I can’t get in. I also have no charge on the car and can only recline the seats and go to sleep. I like this because I remember, after a long day, that I don’t care at all where I am or how flat the bed is. A night manager finds me prone in the front seat and says they can unlock a room. When I wake in the morning, the view from the bedroom looks across a sloping lawn to a wide river and woods beyond. I eat outside and then walk down to the river and slip in. The current is strong and the water is cold. The car was never unpacked, so I’m on the road right away.

Day Six

Still driving. The Oregon coast is very nice. My last stop is the Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel, which occupies a picturesque spot on the Willamette River just south of downtown Portland. The clean, quiet, and spacious room exudes a stylish designer touch that sets it apart from typical chain hotel fare, and it’s really green, too. The Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel not only has chargers compatible with a Polestar 2, but they also have vegan doughnuts available for me in my room, which is nice (despite not being Dunkin’). I consider seeing some friends on Suave Island who live on a blueberry farm. It’s 125 minutes from downtown, and after dinner, I head out, but the rain turns me back. It’s definitely not beach weather, not even bonfire weather. I’m tired. It’s time to go home.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF TU TU’ TUN LODGE (LEFT), KIMPTON RIVERPLACE (RIGHT)

“I’ve always felt compelled to blaze my own trail, to go leftwhere others went right....”

In Summary

In conclusion, the car is great. It’s fun to drive, comfortable, does what you want, looks good, and had no problems at all. I loved it. The hotels were, for the most part, meeting the new era of “green” living.

My favorite stretch of road was the closed one. I’ve always felt compelled to blaze my own trail, to go left where others went right, but even the choir needs practice, and the closed road reminded me that so much treasure is hidden off the beaten path. The ponderosas are the things I’ll remember from this trip.

I am happy to go home. Each day I have been thinking more and more about my son. For 18 years he has been under my roof. In a few weeks, he will move 3,000 miles away. I know he will be fine. It isn’t his safety or success that I worry about. His happiness is what I want. But maybe this, too, is foolish. He will be happy and sometimes unhappy. No life should be anything else. Of course, I hope he will experience more of the former. What I should wish for him is a full life, of ponderosas, loving travel companions, and whales. But I know that he already values these things. I know that he will seek them out. I know that he meets the fear of the unknown and far away with a brave and curious heart.

The way electric cars should be. Minimalist design. Powerful performance.

The Polestar 2 propels the driving experience into the zero emissions future.

Starting at $48,400 MSRP

Up to 270 mi Range (EPA)†

Up to 476 HP (350 kW)*

0-60 in 4.2 seconds*

Infotainment with Google1 built-in

35 mins DC Public Charging/8 Hours AC Home Charging Sustainable vegan interior options

Learn more at Polestar.com

*Available with optional Performance pack or the Performance pack software upgrade when available on Long Range Dual Motor variant.

†EPA estimate for Long Range Dual Motor variant

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“I like any excuse to take a long roadtrip in a great car.”

TAKING TO THE SKIES : NEW INNOVATIONS IN COMMERCIAL LUXURY AVIATION

ETIHAD AIRWAYS

Etihad Airways just unveiled its gorgeous new Airbus A350-1000 on a special inaugural commercial flight from Abu Dhabi to Paris, which is indicative of what’s to come from the most premium of commercial airlines. The aircraft features a RollsRoyce Trent XWB engine, which provides 25 percent less fuel burn and CO2 emissions than previousgeneration twin aisle aircraft, as well a calming new cabin interior inspired by the shadows cast by Abu Dhabi’s palm trees. The atmosphere emulates natural, ambient light and is designed to provide an optimum environment for sleeping, which, in turn, is meant to reduce the effects of jet lag. The elevated Business Class is home to 44 Business Studios with sliding doors that provide a high level of privacy to each suite. Noise-cancelling headphones and an 18.5” TV screen provide an almost cinematic experience, while the seats themselves cleverly feature built-in wireless charging docks and Bluetooth headphone pairing, as well as Acqua di Parma toiletry kits. There’s also a “dine any time” meal service, with fare made to order and dinner specially served on white linen tablecloths and real china. Travelers need to note that there are currently no Etihad Airways Residences — the most expensive seat in the sky at $64,000 a ticket — currently operating anywhere in the world. But the good news is that its Etihad Stopover Program still exists, giving travelers the option of staying overnight in Abu Dhabi during their layover, choosing from several experiences that suit upscale travelers:the Jetsetters option, which includes a five-star hotel in the island city at a 40 percent discount, or Transit Connect, where guests on eligible routes can book a complimentary hotel near Abu Dhabi International Airport if their flight connection time is between 10 and 24 hours — a wonderful way to be able to see local landmarks like the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the stunning architecture and ornate designs of Qasr Al Watan and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, as well as the theme park attractions at Yas Island.

Air France

AIR FRANCE

If you’re looking for the most gourmet experience in the sky, Air France has you covered. The airline recently unveiled new gastronomic menus created by multiple Michelin-star-holding French chefs, Michel Roth and Anne-Sophie Pic. Roth, who holds honors including Bocuse d’Or and the Meilleur Ouvrier de France, has created a new series of resolutely French, gourmet and refined dishes for customers in the La Première cabin, inclusive of Caviar Sturia accompanied by a pancake with smoked fish cream; lobster medallions with green asparagus and raspberry vinaigrette;tender beef and pan-seared foie gras with a truffle sauce, stir-fried asparagus, and porcini mushrooms; and shrimp in lobster sauce perfumed with tarragon, red rice, and baby spinach. Meanwhile, triple Michelin-starred chef Pic has concocted eight tasty dishes for optimum enjoyment in the Business Cabin, including saithe with seaweed, lovage sauce, Camargue red rice, spinach, and fennel compote; artichoke barigoule, creamy polenta, smoked vanilla Burrata, and tangy tomato coulis; and seashell pasta with chard, lemon coulis, lightly smoked goat cheese cream, and roasted pumpkin seeds. By the end of 2022, the airline is committed to offering 100 percent French meat, dairy products, and eggs, as well as sustainably caught fish, on all its flights from Paris.

TURKISH AIRLINES

Turkish Airlines has long been one of the world’s most elite commercial carriers, but now the airline has a lofty goal: to make its hub, the state-of-the-art Istanbul airport, the world’s largest international travel destination, with an eventual capacity of 200 million passengers — an imminent goal, given that it’s centrally located between the continents of Europe, Asia, and Africa, flying to more countries and international destinations than any other airline in the world (including 17 gateway cities in North America). The experience starts at IGA’s gorgeous new lounge (staffed by stylish employees wearing couture, courtesy of Milan-based haute couturier Ettore Bilotta), which is chock-full of exquisite culinary offerings, including Turkish delight and baklava, as well as a roving masseuse for good measure. Meanwhile, the flight experience itself is supreme, given that Dreamliners are the jewels in the crown of Turkish Airlines’ young and fastgrowing fleet of 388 planes, with each Dreamliner featuring the carrier’s bespoke, all-new Business Class cabins. With lighting that draws inspiration from the colorful sunsets of Turkey’s dreamy Cappadocia region and idyllic turquoise beaches of Bodrum; enhanced privacy panels; self-care mirrors; wide cocktail tables; 180-degree full-flat, 76-inch seat beds; suede-like Alcantara padding (commonly found in sports cars); a snack bar; a dedicated in-flight chef; noise canceling headphones; flow sleeping sets; upscale Coccinelle and Hackett amenity kits; Turkish coffee and Turkish delight service; and even lavatories with live plants, it’s a truly enjoyable upscale experience.

Etihad Airways

Turkish Airlines

Air France

CLICQUOT

AN ICONIC TRAIN JOURNEY

Talk about once in a lifetime! On June 5th, Veuve Clicquot invited guests to celebrate its 250th anniversary by curating a two-night journey that led guests from all over the world to their crayères in Champagne, France, aboard the Venice SimplonOrient-Express, a Belmond Train, and finally to Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, in Venice, Italy.

The journey began in Reims, where sojourners were treated to a privileged peek inside the crayères of Veuve Clicquot champagnes. Didier Mariotti, the 11th Cellar Master since the foundation of the house in 1772, led the elite crew through a tasting of cuvées — including Brut Carte Jaune, La Grande Dame 2012, Vintage 2002, Cave Privée 1989, and Cave Privée 1995 — which was paired with an sensorial experience and sea-specific menu by chef Philippe Mille of the restaurant Le Parc, in a setting designed by Charles Kaisin that was reminiscent of one of Harry Potter’s Great Hall feasts.

Once on board later that day, passengers checked into their cabins — the best of which were six distinctly different grand suites that embody the ambiance of the cities they were named for (Paris, Vienna, Prague, Budapest, Istanbul, and, of course, Venice) — before enjoying aperitifs and an exquisite dinner prepared by celebrity chef Jean Imbert of Plaza Athénée and Dior Paris. In keeping with the theme of the experience — Solaire Culture — guests rose to see the sunrise in Austria.

Upon arrival in Venice, train guests were transferred to Cipriani, a Belmond Hotel, on Giudecca for a magical night’s stay, with an evening involving Carnival masks, a sunset spectacle with traditional Italian aperitivos, and a dinner of epicurean delights courtesy of Michelin starred Italian chef Ricardo Canella, as well as a slew of dazzling cuvées, of course.

While the this trip cannot be repeated, all experiences can be booked separately, from private tours at the Veuve Clicquot cellars, to a journey aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, to a splendid stay at the Cipriani, a Belmond Hotel.

BY LAURA SCHREFFLER

Sunshine CALIFORNIA

Veuve Clicquot is celebrating its 250th anniversary with its first-ever global traveling exhibition, Solaire Culture. Next stop: Los Angeles.

SUNSHINE IS WOVEN INTO THE VERY FABRIC OF LA’S CULTURE, SO LAUNCHING an international exhibit with the name Solaire Culture (Sun Culture) here in SoCal makes perfect sense. Come October 26, Veuve Clicquot will do just that by presenting its first-ever global traveling exhibition at the 468 North Rodeo Drive building in Beverly Hills. Conceived in collaboration with French curator Camille Morineau and designer Constance Guisset, the three-week exhibit, which runs through November 17, pays tribute to the LVMH-owned champagne house’s past and present by exploring its heritage and the cultural imprint it and its distinctive, sunny yellow label has made from 1772 through its 250th anniversary year. Here is what to expect:

AN HOMAGE TO LA GRANDE DAME DE LA CHAMPAGNE. The sparkling journey begins with Madame Clicquot herself, who took the reins of the house in 1805 after the passing of her husband. The exhibition presents the life story of this barrier-breaking “la grande dame de la Champagne” via artistic interpretations entirely led by female artists including Yayoi Kusama, Inès Longevial, Cece Philips, Rosie McGuinness, Pénélope Bagieu, Olimpia Zagnoli, and Moyoco Anno. Female empowerment is especially important to the brand, which has — since 1972 — shown its commitment to strong women, even more notably through BOLD by Veuve Clicquot, an international program with a mission to increase women entrepreneurs’ visibility.

FILM. Virtually travel to Veuve’s vineyard and crayères (chalk cellars) to learn about its terroir.

AN INTERACTIVE LIBRARY. The exhibit is rife with experiential spaces, including an area where visitors can listen to literary extracts while seated on a “solaire system.”

SUN ART. Three female artists close the journey by channeling the sun. Tacita Dean works the light in an analogue film; Sheila Hicks offers a sculpture of threads and yellow fabric; and Monique Frydman delivers a three-dimensional painting.

THE BOUTIQUE. Take home souvenirs from the Solaire Culture exhibition as well as THE ICONS, an exclusive collection of the house’s most emblematic objects, redone sustainably.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF VEUVE CLICQUOT

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TOASTS

JONES

NEW YORK IS OFFICIALLY BACK IN ACTION. AS NEW YORK FASHION Week brought A-list celebrities in town with exclusive events like the Fendi and Marni runway shows, Haute Living celebrated the momentous week on September 10 alongside The Macallan with 10-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony. Together, Haute Living and The Macallan hosted an intimate dinner in honor of Anthony — and, to make it more special, the dinner was hosted at Anthony’s new nightlife hotspot, 9 Jones. The brainchild of nightlife moguls like Richard Wheeler, Josh Angel, and Yiannis Vasilas, in collaboration with partners Anthony and Christian Vazquez, 9 Jones is said to be the new ‘it’ supper club. In the heart of the West Village, 9 Jones is an intimate, lavish escape within the city where guests gathered on Saturday night to toast to Anthony. Upon arrival, guests were greeted with bespoke cocktails unique to The Macallan, like the Boulevardier and the Sour, before sitting for a coursed dinner of the new menu. Haute Media Group CEO Kamal Hotchandani welcomed guests and gave his gratitude for having a very special relationship with the latest Haute Wine & Spirits cover star, Anthony, before introducing The Macallan national brand ambassador Molly Melville. Melville then led the guests through a bespoke tasting of The Macallan M. The night was the ultimate toast to Haute Living, The Macallan, Anthony, and New York Fashion Week’s charm. Notable attendees included Larsa Pippen, Erika Costell, Adam Weitsman, Christian Vazquez, and more.

LAUNCHES

ITS INAUGURAL DC ISSUE WITH WASHINGTON WIZARDS STAR BRADLEY BEAL

Bradley Beal

Adams-Beal

Beal and Champagne

Sherman Blalock

Beal poses with his inaugural

Coenen

Living DC

Corey Kispert

Haute Media Group Senior

Donelson, Beal, Blalock, and Haute Media Group

Schreffler

SEPTEMBER 16 WAS A BIG EVENING IN THE NATION’S CAPITOL, as Haute Living celebrated the launch of its inaugural Washington, DC cover — and its inaugural cover star, Bradley Beal. The face of the Washington Wizards NBA franchise headed to the rooftop of the Thompson Washington, DC with wife Kamiah Adams-Beal and publicist Jenna Coenen, before heading to a private room, where a dinner of market greens, rigatoni, honey-glazed salmon, fried chicken, and whole roasted cauliflower was served. Attendees at the intimate VIP gathering included Dre and Susan Hopson, Beal’s teammates Kyle Kuzma and Corey Kispert, his brother, Bruce, and sister-in-law, Ivory, prominent DC realtor Jay Caputo, Dr. Viraj Mehta, Sherman Blalock of Champagne Telmont, Haute Media Group Senior Vice President April Donelson, and Editor-in-Chief Laura Schreffler. During the haute event, Beal was presented with a custom-made piece by Miami-based artist (and Zuma Miami’s artist in residence), SeekOne.

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