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DADDY YANKEE, THE “KING OF REGGAETON,” MAY BE RETIRING FROM MUSIC, BUT THAT DOESN’T MEAN HE’S ABOUT TO DISAPPEAR. HERE, HE TALKS ABOUT HIS NEXT STEPS.

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here are certain steps you have to take every single day if you want to be successful, according to Daddy Yankee. First and foremost, you must make your bed.

Not going to lie, but if I were you, I’d take his advice. Daddy Yankee, née Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez, is a reggaeton icon with hundreds of awards to his name, including six Latin Grammys, two Billboard Music Awards, 14 Billboard Latin Music Awards, two Latin Music Awards, eight Lo Nuestro Awards, and six ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) awards — as well as a spot on the Puerto Rican Walk of Fame, a feature in Harvard University’s Presencia Latina, 10 Guinness World Records, and the distinction of being the only Latin artist with four Spanishlanguage entries on the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100. He, more than most, is qualifed to know.

But back to bed (or not, as it were). Given that he’s one of the most celebrated Latin artists in history, I’m surprised he still makes it himself. Don’t most rich and successful people have housekeepers? Not Daddy Yankee. He does the damn thing himself, but for a reason. “My motto, every single day, is ‘the power of discipline,’” the 46-year-old multi-hyphenate tells me over Zoom from Miami at 2 p.m. on a Friday afternoon, when his day is just beginning. “There isn’t anything more powerful than that.”

But what, besides the mandatory bed-making, showcases this power, and how has it led him to create this winning recipe for success? “Number one: I’m not looking at my cell phone so much. When I wake up, I make my bed, clean my room, and then I work out. I have a list of stuf that I have to do every day. And believe me, we have the time to do a lot of things every day. So, I make lists, write everything down, and execute all of those things. But honestly, the frst

rule of the power of discipline is that you’ve got to make your bed — it’s the one thing that sets you up for the day.”

Seems simple enough. But to be honest, I always thought getting your game face on was more like a Rocky montage and less, well, mundane. But hey, diferent strokes for diferent folks, right? Daddy Yankee explains this unconventional approach to self-motivation. “When your room is clean, your mind is clean, and you’re ready to go. Believe me, those little things, those details, they make a diference in your life. Now, I’m looking at my cell phone to only inform me of what’s happening during the day and execute all my lists. And it sounds like I’m doing a lot of things, but honestly, I’m not — I’m just doing the right things.”

And he’s doing all the right things for this life right now. After all, it was only just over a year ago that the global artist stunned fans by announcing his retirement from music at age 45, revealing that his current tour, which wraps at the end of 2023 in his native Puerto Rico, would be his last. After making music for over 30 years (20 professionally), he is ofcially done.

“I’ve dedicated a lot to music — more than three decades — and I think my job is done here. I established reggaeton at the worldwide level, and basically, I did what I had to do to change the game and establish something that wasn’t established,” he says.

In his opinion, he’s broken barriers, won every award, and met every challenge that he possibly could. The only thing left to try: something new.

“I’ve achieved everything I could in music, everything I dreamed of, and now I want to move to another direction where I know I have the potential to challenge myself and really establish new goals in life,” he admits.

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When I play devil’s advocate, wondering if (eventually) he would maybe, just maybe, change his mind, he shuts me down, but nicely. “Right now, I don’t have plans to, honestly. I’m wrapping the tour at the end of the year in Puerto Rico, and I have pre-recorded songs that I’ll be dropping as a bonus al um of his seventh and fnal studio al um, ’s Legendaddy], and that’s it. I don’t have an answer for the long term, but for right now, it’s not in my plans. Right now, my mind is beyond music. Music is going to be part of the pro ects I’m working on working with diferent artists and such ut for right now, it’s not my path.”

It’s a surprising admission to hear from the “King of Reggaeton” (as dubbed by music critics and fans alike), who exploded onto the scene in with the release of his frst single, asolina, a track that rought reggaeton to the world. In fact, he is the artist who actually coined the term “reggaeton” in the mixtape Playero 34 back in 1991 in his song “So Persigueme, No Te Detengas.” Naturally, it’s only fair to assume that he played a massive part in making this hybrid type of music mainstream. is third al um, ’s Barrio Fino, made history when it became the top-selling Latin music album of the aughts, and anyone who didn’t hear Despacito his colla oration with atin pop singer uis onsi that ecame the frst panish language song to hit No. on the Billboard Hot since acarena in and the frst atin song to receive a diamond certifcation y the ecording Industry ssociation of merica I ) must surely have been hiding under a rock.

But sadly, though he vows that “music is [his] number one passion,” in the same breath, he also says, “But if I tell you right now that I’ll be making more music, that’s a lie. Because right now — though it’s my passion and will be forever — I don’t have plans to make more music in the future. What I’m saying is that I want to achieve new things in my life. I know I can create more businesses, more opportunities, and keep challenging myself. It’s time to do something else. I want to move in a diferent direction.

So, what does this next phase look like? Well, it looks like the same things he’s been doing all along, to be honest; he’s been padding his resume since his third al um took of. Daddy Yankee has worked in the flm industry as oth an actor and producer; is the co-creator of El Cartel Records and undaci n ora n uerrero, a charita le organi ation in uerto ico that works with young incarcerated people; and is the owner of the Puerto Rican baseball team Criollos de Caguas.

“The next phase, for me, is a challenge,” he says. “It’s creating content for diferent companies, going deeper into sports, like ase all and oxing diferent sports where I know I have the potential to really manage and develop athletes. I see myself owning more teams; producing content for movies, documentaries, and series in the entertainment world; producing new music acts. That’s where I see myself. I want to move in between Miami and Puerto ico, doing diferent things, having two home ases.

Despite still being on his lengthy farewell Legendaddy Tour, he’s been working behind the scenes, too, creating content for all the future projects he’ll be announcing, in particular, in the fourth quarter of this year … none of which he’s legally allowed to share here (though I can share that he’ll be announcing his participation in a new sport outside of the realms of boxing and baseball, so watch this space).

nd since we’re talking sports, he cites his recent turn as the am assador of the orld Base all lassic he performed his anthem, hispa, and threw out the frst pitch at the lassic’s frst game on arch . I got involved and the ratings went through the roof. The impact that I had on the Classic was amazing,” he boasts, adding, “But that’s what I wanted to prove — that every time I get involved in a project, it succeeds.”

His personal challenge was accepted and met, and now, he’s ready for others — whatever they may be. “I can’t say anything about what I’ve got going on, but I’m working. I’m focused. People know that I’m a winner, that I always make things happen. But the most important thing right now is that I’m happy.”

“MY MOTTO, EVERY SINGLE DAY, IS ‘THE POWER OF DISCIPLINE’ … THERE ISN’T ANYTHING MORE POWERFUL THAN THAT.”

amón Luis Ayala Rodríguez has been many things to many people for his entire life. First, he was that young kid out of Rio Piedras, San Juan: the guy who wanted to be a baseball player and even tried out for Major League Baseball’s Seattle Mariners. But before he could be signed, he was hit by a stray round of bullets while taking a break from a recording session. During recovery, he turned entirely to music. And then, for over 20 years, he has been that musical pioneer. He has been a husband to wife Mireddys González for the past 28 years and a father to children Yamilette, Jeremy, and Jesaaelys. And now, with music in his rear view, he gets to be something else: just happy.

“The number one thing in my life right now is that I want to be happy. ove all else, fnding your happiness is the most important, and it’s also the hardest to do. You have to work hard at it, just like you have to work hard to be a great person, ut when you fnd it, you know everything is going to e fne, he explains. “If you start with that — if you’re happy with yourself, happy with your mentality, having positive thoughts all the time, and have the discipline to love yourself after that, the rest is easy.

Is Daddy Yankee happy? It sure sounds like it, but one never wants to assume (because you know what they say about assuming). “I’m in the best place right now, he confrms, efore admitting, here was a point in my career where I felt like I was a slave to my work, but then I changed everything. I made a [180-degree] turnaround and said, I’m gonna be on top of the wave. I’m gonna control everything. I don’t want to let this industry to control me. I felt like that, that I was moving everywhere, but I wasn’t going on to big things. And then I stopped, I changed my motto and everything, and I said, Ok, I’m gonna change everything And I’ve seen the results of it for the past years. I sit in quiet and silence now more than ever. I’ve seen the future in everything that I’ve changed in my life. I feel very comforta le right now I have a very nice attitude right now. I’m facing life. e says there was no epiphany, no aha moment that led him here. ust a desire to make positive changes and get to the next phase of his life and career. “I was trying to control too much, being on top of everything, always needing to be number one. So, I decided to go back to basics. And the number one most important part of going back to basics is to love yourself, you know? And try to e happy. It sounds simple, ut it’s not.

I agree with him — this is a universal truth of life — and he continues. “You have to work hard to achieve that happiness. And I worked hard to feel free and to be healthy — I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, I don’t do anything — but I know that I can bring a lot more to the table and have the potential to do great things. I know that for sure. I know my abilities and my potential. I know all my goals, and I’m going to work hard to achieve all of those goals.

Wealth, ironically, isn’t one of them. Despite his humble beginnings and his obvious fame and fortune, he says that to understand the real riches in life, all he needs is, well, (mostly) love

“I mean, honestly, when I was growing up, I paid a lot of attention to [expensive things], and right now, for me, luxury is a combination of a lot of stuf. It’s having a great family, eing healthy, and having your friends with you — everybody enjoying that success with me. That’s it. For me, that’s luxury. My family, my friends. Nothing would make sense if they weren’t all here with me. He pauses. “Obviously, I’ve got my investments, I have my cars — I have all of that ut I’m not a person that shows of, ecause that’s not my priority. y priority is always family, friends, challenging myself, and proving to myself that I can make things happen.

ust like the defning moment of his musical career when he dropped asolina in his early days he’s certain that whatever comes next will e equally impactful, ut in a diferent way. e’s older, wiser, smarter, steadier. Ready to lead the next generation from behind the scenes.

“There’s a lot of things in the Latin community that we haven’t achieved, and I’m ready to guide the community eyond limits, he shares, noting, “I’ve always been an independent artist, so being independent and having the freedom to do whatever you like, and having this type of success, has been groundbreaking in my career. Daddy Yankee is ready to set an example for other new, upcoming artists in the atin market.

He’s not wrong (outside of speaking in the third person). Daddy Yankee has, indeed, been an inspiration to many up-and-coming, as well as already established, Latin artists, including J Balvin, Ozuna, Tini, Lunay, Natti Natasha, and Bad Bunny, the latter of whom he cites as his pick to lead the next generation of reggaeton artists and follow in his footsteps.

viously, Bad Bunny is doing great stuf. I respect him a lot I love the kid a lot. He’s really young, and the opportunity that he has in this stage of music — all of those opportunities that we didn’t have — if he takes advantage of all of that, he is probably going to be the most successful atin artist ever.

As long as he’s — yes — disciplined, that is. Like Daddy Yankee, who has temporarily put his workout on hold to speak to me. But you better believe that after we’re done Zooming, he’s running right over to hit the gym. After that, he’ll take some more meetings, do some more work, and get back to mixing those tracks from Legendaddy. The beginning of the end, as it were. And he can’t wait.

s we prepare to sign of, he repeats what he said earlier, perhaps to really drive home its importance. “The words that I want to share with you and the world is to be disciplined with yourself. Being disciplined with yourself is loving yourself. It means you’re really working to be happy, and really taking your potential to the next level. You can do it. When you focus, everybody has the potential to conquer.

The king has spoken.

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A HOSPITALITY FORCE

MEET JOJO LAHOUD: A HOSPITALITY MOGUL WHO IS REDEFINING THE NIGHTLIFE SCENE IN MIAMI AND BEYOND USING HIS KEEN EYE FOR LUXURIOUS, ONE-OF-A-KIND EXPERIENCES.

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JOJO LAHOUD IS A HOSPITALITY FORCE TO BE RECKONED with. For the last two decades, Lahoud has made a name for himself in the Miami hospitality and nightlife scene, working alongside some of the most in uential names in the industry efore fnally stepping out on his own to start the hospitality group, Plus Plus Group, and open Miami’s hautest nightclu , ala iami, with his partner, o arcia. Haute Living sat down with ahoud to hear a out exactly how he carved his career path in the industry, the intricacies of creating Gala Miami and Gala Aspen, and what is on the horizon for his future.

Haute Living: Tell us how you started in the industry. How did your career path evolve?

Jojo Lahoud: I went to oarding school in onnecticut, and in my senior year, I went down to Boca aton to play ase all. During that time, I applied for a valet o at the world renowned luxuury resort and clu , he Boca aton, and that’s when I frst reali ed that I love eing around people and the world of hospitality. o, I started as a valet, then ecame a ellman and valet manager. ventually, I moved inside as a front desk agent, then the front desk manager, and fnally, the manager on duty at the hotel.

t he Boca aton, I met many a uent mem ers there, and one suggested that I come down to iami to interview at arefree ifestyle with Anthony and Gary Marotta. I worked there for four years and ecame very close with David rutman. hen in , a few months into rutman opening I Nightclu alongside my usiness partner now, o arcia, they asked me to come in and work with them. I uilt my tenure with the Groot Hospitality empire, including LIV, Story Miami, Komodo, Swan, and Papi Steak, among others. Coming into I , I reali ed I rought a hospitality ackground from my past career at the Boca resort that had never touched nightlife efore.

y time with root ospitality ended in , and I then got an opportunity from ive Nation with olling oud to create their I program, where I uilt the oud lu with a dear friend and mentor, att ingler the revenue signifcantly went up within the frst year with oud lu , and I am still there today.

HL: How did you eventually decide it was time to start something of your own?

JL: I defnitely found a niche for myself in this industry. I love doing what I do. Nothing makes me happier than watching someone walk out of my venue and hearing them say, hat was awesome’ it still gives me goose umps. I know the usiness, and I have had the est mentors, like rutman, arcia, ef ala nick, hris aciello, and ason trauss, who have taught me the nightclu part of the usiness.

hile the megaclu s are great and people love to go there, sometimes clu s can feel stale and like a concert venue. o the timing was right to create something fresh. None of this would have een possi le if we did not have the right investors our investors really elieve in what we are doing and are a huge reason for the growth of Gala Miami, Gala Aspen, and Madame Ushi.

HL: Walk us through the concept of Gala. What has set this nightclub apart?

JL: e wanted to ring the magic ack to outh Beach and create a real door, a real nightclu that dresses the room correctly. e don’t sell any general admission tickets it’s only ta le reservations. e don’t have photographers on site we want people to come in and e themselves. We wanted to create a sense of security.

ala is a more sophisticated nightlife experience we have caviar and shi ori towels sprayed with asmine to greet you at the ta le. ll

of our glassware is actually glass — no plastic. It’s an upscale place. I am a ig eliever in that your frst and last impressions must e ama ing it doesn’t matter what happens in etween as long as the frst and the last are incredi le. his is something I’ve tried to carry throughout my career, especially in nightlife. t the end of the day, it’s all a out how we maintain the core values of Gala.

HL: You also opened Gala Aspen and Madame Ushi, which have been a massive success. How did you decide to open there?

JL: fter the success of ala iami, arcia and edric ervais rought the idea of doing a restaurant in spen. t frst, we were skeptical, ut we made it happen. ur partner, hareef ouki, has een one of the est partners and mentors he’s our toughest critic and iggest supporter. e actually were ust going to do the restaurant, adame shi spen then I thought, Why don’t we just put Gala in Aspen? ince the opening on Decem er of , the one two punch of adame shi and ala spen has defnitely made our mark in spen, and we are excited to say we are here to stay.

HL: Rumors are you bought the place next door. What is your plan for growing the Gala brand?

JL: Yes, we ought the space next to us at rd treet. e’re still toying with what to put there, ut we know we want to reinvigorate ollins ourt in iami Beach alongside an ama ing neigh or like Barry ternlicht. aving ternlicht’s state of the art uilding ehind us and having a legend like that on our lock really helps the potential of the area. e’re looking at defnitely a high end restaurant that stays true to what we know works est within our concepts it will e very special. ith the man coming and ma or luxury hotels within a half mile radius, like the aena and etai, it only makes sense to reinvent this lock.

e have so many deals eing thrown at us right now, so it is important for us to really focus on our concepts in iami and spen frst and foremost. e are so young, and we don’t want to overextend ourselves too fast. e are looking at properties to entertain the idea of ala New York, as well as cities like okyo, io de aneiro, Nashville, and a location in hailand. ltimately, we’re looking to make ala a glo al rand.

e also want to continue to uild the ala rand y empowering our employees. ur team is family, and they are so crucial to what we are doing.

HL: Looking back, since you have been in the industry for so long, what is one piece of advice you wish you could give your younger self?

JL: Be hum le, and e a good person. hat’s it.

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900 W. State Route 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336

PIKAIA LODGE

When one thinks of the Galápagos Islands, giant sea turtles swimming in cerulean water come to mind. And at Pikaia Lodge, the protection of native creatures like the turtle is not just a priority, but a critical part of its very identity — especially because it is centrally located in the heart of its own private giant tortoise reserve on Santa Cruz Island, in the center of the Galápagos archipelago. (The Galápagos and the surrounding marine reserve are UNESCO World Heritage sites; the islands are one of the seven underwater wonders of the world, and the marine reserve is the second largest protected marine reserve, after the Australian Great Barrier Reef.) As such, the 29-room property has been designed and equipped according to the highest environmental specifications. Directed by leading Ecuadorian architect Humberto “Coro” Plaza, the towering, glass-walled lodge was built with the most sustainable of footprints in mind, using materials like agro-cultivated teak and bamboo wood from the Ecuadorian mainland (and not from tropical rainforest) for most furniture, doors, and decor to prevent deforestation and illegal logging, while solar water-heating collector panels were added for solar photovoltaic energy production. The lodge is also carbon neutral and powered with a mix of conventional and alternative energy sources that do not pollute or emit greenhouse gases. According to Kermit the Frog, it ain’t easy being green, but Pikaia makes it look e ortless — and its vast giant turtle community wholeheartedly agrees.

on-site access to

Sector El Camote a 100 m del Cerro Mesa, Santa Cruz, Galápagos, Ecuador 200105, Ecuador

BORGO PIGNANO

Borgo Pignano, a Tuscan estate located within a nature reserve on a 750-acre certified organic farm that dates back to the 12th century, is the perfect place for those looking to reduce their environmental impact while lapping up luxury in the Tuscan hills amid olive groves and vineyards. The accommodation itself is split between an 18th-century noble house and beautifully restored rustic apartments and cottages, many rooms of which are adorned with original artisan frescoes, four-poster beds, and timeless Tuscan architectural features. But this is not a place that simply looks pretty; it’s pretty dang green, too. The villa, farmhouses, and apartments have all been restored and decorated using environmentally friendly products and materials, including local stone, reclaimed slate, organic plaster, and eco-paints. But in truth, most of Borgo Pignano’s greatness comes from within: most products used at the property are cultivated or produced on-site. The estate’s bee colonies, which help to pollinate vegetables and fruit trees, produce Millefiori flavored honey; wine and olive oil are made from grapes and olives grown in organic vineyards and groves; herbs and florals are grown on-site and used in dishes at the hotel and by the full-time herbalist to make organic soaps, perfumes, and scented oils in the herbal laboratory workshop;and heating and hot water are generated from boilers fired by woodchips harvested from the estate’s own forests. Last but certainly not least, Villa Pignano restaurant and its chef, Stefano Cavallini, were recently awarded a Michelin Green Star for sustainable gastronomy. Localita’ Pignano, 6, 56048 Volterra Pisa, Italy

JEAN-MICHEL COUSTEAU RESORT

Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort is, like its namesake, powered by the ocean. This tropical retreat built on the site of a former coconut plantation is a luxurious 17-acre property that is modeled after a traditional Fijian village and features 25 beautifully appointed bures set on the shores of Savusavu Bay, with views of the coral reefs and the mountains beyond in a marine protected area — a true embodiment of the sultry South Pacific. The resort, just 40 minutes away from the world-class Namena reef, has access to the best dive sites in the world. But Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort isn’t just a pretty façade: this property has been setting the precedent in Fijian sustainability since it first opened. It’s an au naturel setting to be sure: there are no air conditioners or TVs, and several of the bures have solar panels installed on water heaters for extra energy e ciency. There is a process for filtering wastewater, which is moved to a lily pond, treated, then filtered and used to irrigate the grounds (in filters made from coconut husks!). There’s an organic garden for produce, and local fish are caught sustainably. Even the spa is eco-friendly, given that its beauty products use only natural ingredients such as coconut milk, brown sugar, and nuts. Additionally, the resort practices recycling and composting and uses low-energy lighting.

Lesiaceva Pt Road, Savusavu, Fiji

BARDESSONO

Talk about having it all: Napa Valley’s Bardessono is one of those magical properties that manages to be, well, perfect. Not only is it one of only 14 LEED Platinum-certified hotels in the United States, but it is also a luxury haven — fivestar to the nth degree. Somehow, it manages to please everyone. Bardessono was built on repurposed tufa stone quarried in Napa County 80 years ago for the original Bardessono family wine cellar, and salvaged trees were used for the wood throughout the property. Recycled steel, in the form of rusted steel panels, was also used on the building’s façade, designed to represent the colors found in wine, the surrounding vineyards, and the equipment used to care for those vineyards. But there’s more. An underground geothermal system consisting of 82,320-foot-deep wells heats and cools the guest rooms, spa, and domestic hot water supply, while 200 square feet of glass in each room reduces daytime lighting requirements. Motion sensors detect when guests are not present and automatically control in-room energy usage, and a 200-kilowatt solar energy system provides approximately half of Bardessono’s total electrical energy. The on-site eatery, Lucy Restaurant & Bar, o ers meals with produce selected daily from Bardessono’s California certified organic farming garden or with other locally sourced ingredients. All 62 rooms and suites, as well as three private luxury villas, o er amenities including 100 percent Egyptian cotton Fili D’oro linens, REN bath products, and motion-controlled exterior shuttering systems. The spa even uses all-organic beauty lines, leaving high-powered guests with the sense that they can truly relax … without having to feel guilty about it.

6526 Yount St., Yountville, CA 94599

VILLA COPENHAGEN

Villa Copenhagen doesn’t automatically look like it would be one of the greenest hotels in the world, but let me tell you something — it is … and not just because it’s located in one of the world’s most sustainable cities. Set in Copenhagen’s century-old Central Post and Telegraph Head O ce, which dates back to 1912, adjacent to the famous Tivoli Gardens and Meatpacking District, this 390-room hotel o ers approachable luxury complemented by eco-sustainability through a variety of meaningful on-property practices and amenities, as well as a genuine connection to the city’s culture through its interior green spaces. Sustainability is everywhere here: in dining experiences where the focus is on locally grown produce and the reduction of meat; in the attention to food waste;in the hidden garden where bees pollinate and produce honey; and in the pool, which is heated by the excess heat from Villa Copenhagen’s cooling systems. It is in the team’s uniforms, courtesy of sustainable fashion brand sur le chemin, and in the o ering of sustainable rubber slippers from environmental innovator Indosole. And last but not least, it is in this charming hotel’s piece de resistance: the Earth suite. This partnership with forward-thinking design firm Earth Studio is a fully sustainable stay featuring only recycled materials and textiles, along with eco-friendly furniture, lighting, and accessories from Danish manufacturer Mater.

Tietgensgade 35-39, 1704 Copenhagen, Denmark

1 HOTEL BROOKLYN BRIDGE

The green and gorgeous 1 Hotel brand has grown leaps and bounds in recent years with the new additions of the Nashville and Cabo locations and incoming properties like London, Paris, Copenhagen, and Austin sprouting up worldwide, but its Brooklyn Bridge hotel is still the only LEED Gold-certified site, thus setting the gold standard for the brand. Here, nestled within the Brooklyn Bridge Park amid the hustle and bustle of New York City, is an eco-sanctuary, with a 25-foot (and growing) plant wall in the lobby and greenery inside every guest room and suite; furniture made from reclaimed beams; and copious artworks from local artists made from reclaimed materials. The space designed by Marvel Architects — works with nature, not against it. As such, the building’s trapezoidal shape maximizes natural light, as sunshades reduce heat buildup and minimize energy consumption. Twenty-five percent of the roof is dedicated to green space, which is filled with garden beds hosting trees and shrubs that absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Beyond that, in-room Inncom thermostats control airflow based on occupancy; sink faucets use a water filtration system; in-room cups are made from recycled wine bottles to discourage guests from going plastic; wooden room keys are both recyclable and reusable; and even the mattresses are nontoxic and eco-friendly. Even the beverage options are sustainable: 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge showcases liquor brands that prioritize environmental health, cocktail syrups that utilize food scraps, and a wine list that highlights 25 sustainable and notable variations. That its house car is the Audi e-tron is just the icing on the plant-based cake (with ingredients that are probably grown in the hotel’s rooftop garden, no doubt).

60 Furman St., Brooklyn, NY 11201

VERMEJO — TED TURNER RESERVES

Media magnate Ted Turner has taken a sustainable approach to hospitality with his Ted Turner Reserves properties, the most luxurious of which is Vermejo. This is an environmental getaway to be sure — rustic luxury at its finest — a certified LEED Silver property set among 550,000 snowcapped acres of alpine tundra, with 19 fishable lakes, 30 miles of streams, and 1,200 wild bison, as well as elk, black bears, and mountain lions. At its beating heart is Casa Grande, Turner’s own (formerly) private accommodations, a 25,000-square-foot mansion that blends Southwestern accents with 1900s grandeur, inclusive of a billiards room, chef’s kitchen, and conservatory. But as you will see, there’s a specific magic here that makes Vermejo unique, one that relies on Turner’s commitment to preserving and restoring native ecosystems in this New Mexico locale, including protecting and repopulating the American bison and Rio Grande cutthroat trout, prairie dogs, black-footed ferrets, and Santa Fe Trail mule deer, done locally via the Turner Endangered Species Fund as well as through the property’s natural resources and biodiversity specialists. Restoration of the land, including flora like the ponderosa pine and aspen trees, is important as well. Naturally, all work and no play does not make for a fun vacation, so Turner makes sure to pepper his projects and conservation tours with activities such as fishing, archery, cooking classes, geocaching, disc golf, horseback riding, mountain biking, and, of course, a spa.

40 Miles West Highway 555, Raton, NM 87740

How Sustainability Has Made Its Way into Plastic Surgery Offices

BY BROOKE KLAIMAN

HEALTH CARE SUSTAINABILITY HAS OFFICIALLY MADE ITS WAY into plastic surgeons’ ofces, and for good reason. In recent years, the world has faced growing challenges related to climate change and resource depletion. s key players in the health care industry, doctors have a critical role in promoting sustaina ility and reducing the environmental impact of health care delivery. s a professional on the front line, aute Beauty expert Dr. efrey ee speaks on the positive changes he has seen across the health care industry and highlights some of the most promising strategies he has used in his practice.

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

here has een a reduction in the utili ation of single use applicators in many technologies that are eing introduced in the plastic surgery world, and surgeons have moved toward applicators that they can reuse after a thorough sanitation protocol, of course. Devices like msculpt Neo, Diamond low, and the Deka etra aser all have tips and applicators that doctors can use, saniti e, and then reuse on multiple patients. his dramatically cuts down on energy usage and waste, especially since these treatments are very popular.

SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVES TO TRADITIONAL TOOL USE

lastic surgery has traditionally een associated with high levels of waste due to the single use instruments and packaging used. henever possi le, Dr. ee reuses metal instruments that can e sterili ed in a steam autoclave, a device that uses high pressure steam to kill acteria, viruses, and other microorganisms that can cause infection.

e have also made our practice smart’ y installing smart home type devices in our practice, Dr. ee says. his has led to a dramatic decrease in wasted energy. enerally speaking, there are multiple ways that the medical feld can reduce waste, ut one act of efort can make a huge diference, and Dr. ee has wholeheartedly put his est foot forward.

OTHER WAYS TO INCORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY IN HEALTH CARE

here are a multitude of ways that sustaina ility can e incorporated in health care. But there is one hurdle and that is sanitation. In health care, you must consider hygiene and cross contamination. hat eing said, it is defnitely possi le to still incorporate sustaina ility into one’s practice and it usually starts small, says Dr. ee. electing reusa le items instead of disposa le items, selecting recycla le disposa le items rather than those that cannot e recycled, making sure that ioha ardous waste is actually ioha ardous and is disposed of properly, and not eing wasteful with energy and water these are ust a few of the many examples that Dr. ee highlights when focusing on health care sustaina ility.

CHANGING PROCEDURES AND PROCESSES

In surgery, much of sustaina ility results from improving outcomes ecause that is the most powerful method. or example, the No ouch technique for reast augmentation has dramatically decreased infection rates for reast patients. ith fewer people getting reast implant infections, there are fewer patients driving to additional appointments, fewer patients going to pick up their anti iotic prescriptions, and ultimately, fewer patients requiring additional operations to remove their reast implants. his kind of advance in surgery makes the iggest impact on sustaina ility and patient safety), and that is what health care has een focusing on more recently than not.

If you are a health care provider looking to improve sustaina ility in your practice, do your research, implement your ideas, and talk to others like Dr. ee, who continues to put sustaina ility at the forefront of his practice.

Love

Haute Beauty Experts’ For Their Field Goes Beyond The Results

BY BROOKE KLAIMAN

IN A FIELD THAT COMES WITH MANY REWARDS AND CHALLENGES, plastic surgeons have the opportunity to make a signifcant impact on their patients’ lives. Whether reconstructing crooked noses, sculpting bodies to meet goals, or repairing deformities caused by injuries or diseases, plastic surgeons have the rare chance to use their skills to make an impact on a person forever. Haute Beauty spoke with its experts on what they love most a out their feld of medicine, and our hearts our melting. Here’s what they shared.

DR. FRANK LALEZAR | BREAST | NEW YORK, NY

I believe one of the most important ways to express love is self-love or love for oneself. elf love comes from a place of confdence and appreciation for yourself, both inside and out. As a plastic surgeon, I see men and women every day who come into our ofce who are self conscious about certain aspects of their bodies. With the procedures I do, I see a dramatic change not only in the physical appearance of my patients ut also in their confdence. I see a righter smile, a igger laugh, and increased self confdence that shows that they not only love their bodies, but they love themselves as well.

DR. YARITZA ARRIAGA O’NEILL | EMERGENCY MEDICINE | DAVENPORT, FL

As I brainstorm what the best present to oneself would be, I realized it wouldn’t be a glass of wine, champagne, chocolate strawberries, or just company; it would be self-love and self-care, especially with the crazy busy, fast-paced life I have been living these days.

hile taking a look at the feld of medicine I am in, I can confdently say that I love oth emergency and aesthetics as they allow me to ourish creatively. It also allows me to know my patients, guide them, and bring them a healthy glow. Whether I volumize lips or apply wrinkle-reduction toxins, it excites me to see my patients happy and confdent. It is ama ing what a big smile and a rejuvenated face can do for a patient! That is what I love and wish to provide everyone ...

DR. SUSAN B. FOX | MEDICAL AESTHETICS | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

There is so much I love about my job, but the one thing that stands out is being able to have such a positive impact on the lives of so many of our patients. I know this sounds cliché, but so many patients write us notes, send us cards, and come in so thankful that their legs look and

feel better. Many have had symptoms for years, and the procedures we provide relieve their discomfort and help their legs feel less achy and heavy; the injections can help improve their cosmetic appearance as well. I also love that we have expanded the practice to provide many cosmetic services that complement vein treatments.

DR. SAM RIZK | FACE | MANHATTAN, NY

The words “plastic surgery” [have] a way of conjuring the physical stuf the desire to look etter, the efore and after photos, the vanity of it all. But that’s not why I got into this feld. or me, plastic surgery is all a out confdence. It’s a out restoring that mind ody connection so the re ection patients see in the mirror matches the way they feel inside. And because much of my work as a dou le oard certifed facial plastic surgeon spotlights the face rhinoplasties, neck lifts, lip lifts, deep plane face lifts my intention isn’t to completely alter the way someone looks but to enhance the unique features they already have. It’s very precise, hyperfocused work, and since the goal is always an unquestionably natural result, it’s imperative that I learn the subtle nuances of every patient. In that way, it’s less about surgery and more about sculpture sculpture and confdence. hat’s not to love?

DR. BRIAN K. MACHIDA | FACE | LOS ANGELES, CA

First, I love being able to help people achieve their goals and dreams. I love hearing my patients’ stories about how young they look. Second, the mental challenge to innovate is still present after 33 years. I’m still focused on fnding etter nuances to improve my surgical results, and elieve it or not, I’m still fnding ways to tweak my procedures when faced with unusual anatomy. For me, surgery is still exciting.

DR. JEFFREY LISIECKI | NOSE | NEW YORK, NY

It’s hard to narrow it down to just one thing! I truly love doing surgery, solving challenging problems, striving for perfection, and pushing myself toward better and better outcomes. That being said, the thing that I love most a out my feld is working with my patients, helping them achieve their goals, and seeing how happy they are with their results. There is nothing more satisfying than when a patient loves their result, and you can see how their oy and self confdence afect their lives in so many diferent, positive ways. o me, this is the most rewarding part of being a plastic surgeon.

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ALTON INGRAM | BODY | NASHVILLE, TN

As a cosmetic surgeon, I have the privilege of helping my patients look and feel their best every day that I go to work! By focusing only on the surgical procedures that give the most dramatic results, I strive to make sure each operation is potentially life-changing for every patient. I take great pride in the work that my entire team does. We always put our patients frst and make it our mission every day to provide the safest, most efective procedures with the highest patient satisfaction rates.

rom start to fnish, there’s nothing quite like watching people transform right before your eyes — it truly is what I love most about eing a cosmetic surgeon It flls me with pride knowing that I can help my patients look and feel their a solute est that’s why I do this o

DR. OLIVER CHANG | BRAZILIAN BUTT-LIFT | MIAMI, FL

Passionately, I think and believe what most doctors would agree on is the love of helping people. his can e done in many diferent ways in medicine, but as a surgeon, I am able to use my skill sets via my hands to create positive changes through surgery. For both cosmetic/aesthetic and reconstructive cases, the outcome is to always try to improve whatever the current problem is and make it better surgically. This can be for functional and/or aesthetic reasons from head to toe. The ability to brainstorm, reimagine the same end-goal vision as the person, then re-create our vision through the art of surgery is what drives me to love my feld immensely.

REANA MYERS, CAREAGA PLASTIC SURGERY | BODY | MIAMI, FL

he thing that I love the most a out my feld is that there is a perfect balance between practicing medicine and art at the same time. When patients look good, they feel good, and this is very rewarding to me.

DR. S. ALEXANDER EARLE | BODY | MIAMI, FL

hat I love a out the feld of plastic surgery is the variety. y days always feel new and exciting, the patients are unique, and every procedure is tailored specifcally for personal results.

he staf at ure lastic urgery is full of life, and we fnd ways to ring oy into the ofce. e cele rate each other’s wins, milestones, and achievements, all while making sure our patients feel seen, heard, and supported. We work together to create social media posts, respond to patient inquiries, and fnd opportunities for learning. his variety in the workplace keeps us positive, motivated, and inspired.

Each week, as I am prepping for the scheduled cases, I look at the patients’ fles their life stories, current odies, and what they want to change. Even if I conduct the same procedures in one day, ecause each patient has specifc goals and a unique starting point, the surgeries and the experiences are never the same. This drives our team to be creative, thoughtful, and disciplined in our approach because there is no one si e fts all in this feld. e have to get to know our patients and their goals so we can deliver the best results.

DR. JASON BLOOM | FACE | PHILADELPHIA, PA

All of my patients, family, and friends know how passionate I am about my o and the feld of facial plastic surgery. he thing that I love the most about facial plastic surgery, and my o in particular, is the variety I see patients of all diferent ages, ranging from young patients seeking rhinoplasty, neck liposuction, chin augmentation, otoplasty, and in ecta les, to my more mature patients looking for aging face surgery like blepharoplasty, browlifts, and face-lifts. Not only do I see women in my practice, but men have really een coming in with much more frequency in recent times.

dditionally, I love the alance of my surgery and ofce schedule. Also, the contrast between clinical patient care and teaching/ mentorship that I have in my practice continues to excite me! I get to teach and train the facial plastic surgery fellow s at the niversity of Pennsylvania as the co-director of the fellowship. I also train and teach the residents in otolaryngology, dermatology, and plastic surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University Hospital. inally, my academic appointments and afliations allow me to continue to author academic ournal articles and ook chapters and stay in the know of the latest procedures and evidence-based medicine. hen I look ack, it is really not ust the feld of facial plastic surgery that I love; it is really my job and the variety that I have created that make me enthusiastic every day

DR. KIRAN MIAN, HUDSON DERMATOLOGY & LASER SURGERY | SKIN | NEW YORK, NY

here isn’t ust one thing I love a out dermatology. he procedures that cure skin cancer, the problem-solving to absolve a rash, the creativity exercised when creating skin care regimens are all things I love on a daily basis. Most importantly, I love the way practicing dermatology makes me feel fulflled, accomplished, and like I’m making a diference. y patients come to me with skin conditions that are medical yet so much more than that. heir quality of life is afected at times even their self esteem, the way they see themselves, the way they relate to others. My favorite thing about dermatology is the diference we make in people’s lives y uplifting how they feel about themselves. As a dermatologist, my goal is to help my patients be the best version of themselves. I love that dermatology is not ust skin deep.

MUSE THE

For the Louis Vuitton Women’s Spring-Summer 2023 Collection, Nicolas Ghesquière has redefined his muse. Looking through a new, modern lens of what femininity means to the Maison, Ghesquière explores new proportions of dramatic silhouettes and enlarged details, like the oversized zippers, to create a new narrative for the Louis Vuitton woman.

FASHION DIRECTOR ADRIENNE FAUROTE

PHOTOGRAPHY DANNY CARDOZO

STYLIST KELLY BROWN

VIDEOGRAPHER LUCIEN SIROIS

HAIRSTYLIST MARCELINO AT CREATIVE MANAGEMENT

MAKEUP ARTIST TINA ECHEVERRI AT ARTIST MANAGEMENT

MANICURIST SHERWIN HORA

MODELS ELLA PETRUSHKO AT FORD MODELS, RAE RODRIGUEZ AT IMG MODELS

STUDIO DIRECTOR JENNY QUINN AT DC&CO STUDIOS

PHOTO ASSISTANT & DIGITECH JP CUNNINGHAM & ALEX LARSON

STYLIST ASSISTANT KAYLA PERNO

SHOT ON LOCATION AT PÉREZ ART MUSEUM MIAMI

ART THE OF PRESERVATION

FOR OVER 160 YEARS, LOUIS VUITTON HAS ACHIEVED THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF EXCELLENCE IN CRAFTSMANSHIP, CREATING PRODUCTS THAT ARE MEANT TO LAST. HERE, HAUTE LIVING GOES DEEP INTO THE ART OF LOUIS VUITTON’S REPAIR PROCESS, REVEALING THE INNOVATIONS THAT ALLOW THE CHERISHED PIECES TO TRANSCEND GENERATIONS.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE PHOTOS COURTESY OF LOUIS VUITTON

There is an innate sentiment of connection woven into each Louis Vuitton piece. Investing in a Louis Vuitton piece means investing in its lifetime, from start to finish — from the unparalleled craftsmanship of the savoir-faire born in the ateliers and its design durability over time to the intimate repair process.

To ensure the longevity of each Louis Vuitton piece, the Maison uses a thorough repair and restoration process that allows clients to preserve the product’s emotional and material value. With preservation and sustainability at the forefront of this innovative initiative, Louis Vuitton continues to evolve its repair process with state-of-the-art techniques.

For the repairs that need extreme precision and attention to detail beyond more minor in-store repairs, Louis Vuitton has created twelve regional Repair Ateliers around the world with Louis Vuitton artisans dedicated solely to the mending process. At the Repair Ateliers, history is restored — from breathing new life into signature handbag styles to preserving some of the most historic trunk pieces. Impressively, 98% of the repairs at the Repair Ateliers are performed close to where clients live, ultimately limiting the CO2 emissions produced by some modes of transportation.

Replacing the shoulder strap of the Keepall bag

Detailed repairs remain at the heart of Louis Vuitton, upholding the Maison’s rich history and commitment to its craftsmanship. In fact, the first recorded repair at Louis Vuitton dates back to 1860, and today, the Maison repairs around 600,000 products per year — preserving the art of the craft.

ICON AN OF HER GENERATION

It’s a new generation, but the same classic. Fendi’s Peekaboo first appeared on the Women’s Spring/Summer 2009 runway and instantly became a quintessential handbag within both the House and the fashion industry. Now, over a decade later, the Peekaboo carries that same admiration, transcending trends and generations. Olivia Ponton, an icon of her own generation, embodies the playful yet poised essence of the Peekaboo bag. As Silvia Venturini Fendi once said: “The Peekaboo wearer is a multifaceted person. They have hidden talents;they choose what they reveal about themselves and when. I think that carrying a Peekaboo says something about a very strong, powerful, and empowered person who is not afraid to hide.”

GARDEN OF GUCCI

This summer, indulge in Gucci’s most iconic handbag styles in their most vibrant hues yet. The signature silhouettes give a nod to the house’s heritage styles — the Jackie 1961, Horsebit 1955, and the Bamboo 1947 –celebrating the iconic archival references while also catapulting them into a fresh, flowering era. From the Jackie 1961 in bold variations of green and exotic orange python to the Bamboo 1947 in baby blue and Horsebit 1955 in bright red leather, these are the blooming bags in the garden of Gucci.

ADRIENNE FAUROTE

PHOTOGRAPHY

JEFFREY WESTBROOK

PROP STYLIST

CHRISTINE MOTTAU

FASHION & CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Jackie 1961 medium python bag, $5,000 Jackie 1961 small python bag, $4,100 Jackie 1961 mini crocodile bag in yellow, $20,500

Gucci Bamboo 1947 small top handle bag in green leather, $4,200 Jackie 1961 mini shoulder bag, $2,400

All bags available at select Gucci stores nationwide and gucci.com

DIAMOND DAZE

For the Dior CD Diamond capsule collection, Dior Men’s Artistic Director Kim Jones revisits the signature design motif created by Marc Bohan in 1974: the “CD” initials in an incredibly sleek and graphic diamond shape. Today, the CD Diamond has evolved into a mesmerizing design woven throughout the exclusive capsule collection, from being printed on shorts and embroidered on sweatshirts to adorning the Saddle bag and Dior Hit the Road backpack in a new navy hue.

BY: ADRIENNE FAUROTE PHOTOGRAPHY: BRETT LLOYD

GROOMING: DIOR BEAUTY ALL CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES BY DIOR MEN

Pullover Shirt, $2,500; T-Shirt, $690; Shorts, $1,750; B101 Tennis Shoes, $820; Hat, $690; available at all Dior Men boutiques and dior.com

Pants, $1,200; B101 Tennis Shoes, $820; Lingot 50 Bag, $3,300; available at all Dior Men boutiques and dior.com

Jacket, $1,950; Shirt, $690; Pants, $850; B101 Slip-On Shoes, $850; Lingot 26 Bag, $2,600; available at all Dior Men boutiques and dior.com

Jacket, $2,150; Sweatshirt, $1,200; Shorts, $1,200; CD Diamond S5I Sunglasses, $660; available at all Dior Men boutiques and dior.com

TOUCH OF GLAM

MEET THE JERRY SANDAL: SAINT LAURENT’S NEW SUMMER SHOE PROVING THE PERFECT PARTY SHOE EXISTS. THE STRAPPY SATIN SANDAL IS EMBELLISHED WITH PRECIOUS “Y,” “S,” AND “L” RHINESTONES AND TWO RHINESTONE BUCKLES TO ADD A TOUCH OF GLAMOUR TO THIS SEASON’S MUSTHAVE FOOTWEAR.

FASHION & CREATIVE DIRECTOR ADRIENNE FAUROTE PHOTOGRAPHY MARK SQUIRES

FIT FOR A KING

LORO PIANA IS REDEFINING THE VALUE OF PREMIUM LUXURY WITH ITS NEW AUTHENTICITY AND TRACEABILITY INITIATIVE CERTIFIED BY THE AURA BLOCKCHAIN CONSORTIUM.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

Loro Piana is the epitome of an “if you know, you know” type of luxury brand. It is a brand dedicated to quintessential quality and unparalleled excellence;thus, when one invests in a Loro Piana piece, one understands its inherent value, ultimately developing an emotional connection to that piece.

Timed to the highly anticipated opening of its new Palo Alto store, Loro Piana revealed its latest initiative with the Aura Blockchain Consortium, a group founded with the mission of authenticity, responsible sourcing, and sustainability in a secure digital format within the luxury community. Loro Piana’s new authenticity and traceability service allows its clientele to fully immerse themselves in the intricate world of the company’s production of its most precious fibers, including The Gift of Kings.

“Loro Piana is a love story,” explains Giulio Bergamaschi, the strategic missions director at Loro Piana. “We are in love with the fibers that we produce at Loro Piana — one of those being The Gift of Kings, our dearest fiber. It is the thinnest wool in the world from the merino sheep, measuring at just 12 microns (for reference, our hair is 60 microns), and took over 30 years to perfect.” In fact, The Gift of Kings got its name from kings in Holland, England, and France who were gifted the world’s most delicate fibers as luxurious, honorable gifts.

Today, Loro Piana gives the gift of traceability to its client. “We achieve this emotional sensation of owning a Loro Piana piece by controlling the value chain, from fiber selection and [creation] to elevating the fibers into a masterpiece. At the same time as we control the chain and innovation, we are enhancing and preserving nature,” notes Bergamaschi. Using a QR code to integrate the blockchain into Loro Piana’s rich heritage of storytelling allows clients to be a part of the journey in understanding the steps of production, to have the opportunity for authentication services and ownership, and ultimately to transmit the know-how to the next generation.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF LORO PIANA

Top: CHANEL High Jewelry Rising Star earrings in white gold, diamonds, pink sapphires, and blue sapphires, price available upon request; available at select CHANEL boutiques nationwide and 800-550-0005

Middle: CHANEL High Jewelry Pink Sunset ring in yellow gold, diamonds, pink sapphires, yellow sapphires, orange garnets, and pink spinels, price available upon request; available at select CHANEL boutiques nationwide and 800-550-0005

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CITY of stars

To celebrate the reopening of its iconic Beverly Hills boutique, Chanel has released an exclusive high jewelry capsule collection called Beverly Hills that pays homage to Gabrielle Chanel’s a nity with Hollywood and the sun and star motifs that served as a focal point for her high jewelry designs. The collection sparkles with four pieces that reveal Chanel’s connection to the “City of Stars,” including the Rising Stars earrings (with diamond stars adorned with pink and blue sapphires and ending with two rose-cut kite diamonds) that embody the joie de vivre of lavish 1930s Hollywood soirées and the Lucky Star double ring, which is a nod to the iconic Walk of Fame celebrating Hollywood’s legendary stars.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE

LV Volt One pendant, yellow gold and diamonds

LV Volt One pendant, yellow gold and diamond

LV Volt One pendant, white gold and diamond

LV Volt One ring, yellow gold and diamond

Louis Vuitton has just released stunning new pieces in the LV Volt Fine Jewelry collection that further serve as symbols of the universal vocabulary within the Louis Vuitton brand. First imagined in 2020 by the Maison’s artistic director for jewelry and watches, Francesca Amfitheatrof, the collection continues to evolve, pushing stereotypical jewelry boundaries and ultimately creating versatile, everyday pieces. Conceived as a leitmotif, the signature “L” and “V” intertwine their clean lines to create an abstract and architectural motif in which the two initials become the empowering graphic language used throughout the collection.

Amfitheatrof has reimagined iconic pieces within the collection, like the LV Volt Play bracelets, which now are featured in two sizes in 18-karat yellow gold and as interchangeable bracelets with an innovative braid of sparkling yellow-gold threads with red or black polyamide fibers. The collection also introduces pieces now set with diamonds on the pendants and ear studs in white or yellow gold, as well as a vocabulary of new shapes and handpolished indentations in the precious metal that echo the shape of the iconic LV initials.

BY: ADRIENNE FAUROTE MODEL PHOTOGRAPHY: JEAN-BAPTISTE MONDINO STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY: PHILIPPE LACOMBE

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2. Lyma Laser, $2,695; lyma.life 3. CHANEL 22 Hobo bag Spring-Summer 2023 in shiny calfskin and metal, $4,700; CHANEL boutiques nationwide and 800-550-0005 4. Cartier Oud Vanillé Les Heures Voyageuses, $355; cartier.com 5. Venus et Fleur 12 long-stemmed roses in an Aphrodite porcelain vase, $459;venusetfleur.com 6. CHANEL Rouge Coco Baume in 928 Pink Delight, $45; chanel.com 7. Louis Vuitton Capucines BB, $7,000; select Louis Vuitton stores, louisvuitton.com, and 866-884-8866

8. Jimmy Choo Azia 110 fuchsia satin sandals, $850; jimmychoo.com 9. Hermès Montre Kelly, boîtier et bracelet en acier Kelly watch, case, and bracelet in steel, price upon request; hermes.com 10. Harry Winston Forget-Me-Not Diamond Lariat necklace set in

2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS

The leader of the (battery) pack.

BY TIM LAPPEN

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As you can see, the folks at Mercedes-Benz have thoughtfully used the same nomenclature for their e-cars so that “E” and “S” are being carried over to help denote the relative sizes and luxury of their various EQ-mobiles. They’ve also kept a distinctively Mercedes-Benz look for the sedans. Of course, the grilles are diferent since the electric motors don’t need cooling like their I rethren. he EQ’s grille area is a stylish panel that looks both modern and traditional and incorporates distinctive lighting.

Luckily for me, this article is about the AMG version of the S-EQS, which was mine for a week I am not sure whether an electric car can e called the ad boy model,” but if it could, this would be Mercedes-Benz’s candidate.

irst of all, I need to mention that this car has horsepower and pound-feet of torque (amped up, so to speak, with the “Race Start” option, to horsepower and pound feet). et those stats sink in. his clearly is not your grandparents’ Leaf or Prius, but you knew that already after you saw the acceleration metric of . seconds, which portends stoplight grand prix victories over most cars, even when many are in the “sports car” category. True, the top speed of this is electronically limited to mph, ut that velocity is still fast enough to get you arrested on virtually any road in the U.S. Other than bragging rights, though, what does a top speed north of mph get you, anyway?

hat I like a out the is its unapologetic acceptance that it is a high-tech vehicle. Clearly, it’s apparent when you open the driver’s door and see a dash oard glass ercedes Ben calls it a yperscreen ) that seamlessly overlays three separate displays ehind one inch clear glass cover, so the efect is terrifc. he three display ones are the driver’s display which, as you would expect, contains the information typically shown to a driver, like speed, range, etc.) the center display which is the car’s infotainment, including the audio choices, navigation, and the like) and the passenger focused display, which allows the front-seat occupant to choose from an array of options. (This display has a static look if there’s no front passenger.)

As is typical of many high-end cars these days, the suspension has a number of adjustable settings, and since the car rides on air bellows at each wheel, it has a handful of adjustments, from cushy to performance. The air bellows system also helps smooth out bumps and potholes automatically thanks to sensors that continually read the road. They also lower the car automatically at speeds above a out mph to reduce aerodynamic drag, allowing the car to drive farther on less electricity than would otherwise be the case.

The EQS models all have rear-wheel steering, which is very useful when parking and with lane changes as it efectively makes the car drive and handle as if it’s shorter than it actually is. (Mercedes-Benz touts it as allowing an S-Class car to be as manageable as a compact car, which is especially noticeable when making a turn.)

y time with the was shorter than I wanted, which I take as a good thing since wanting to keep a car longer is a good metric for its desirability. he look, ft, and fnish of the are super , and the performance, especially for an lass sedan, is remarka le. I predict that this will e a ig seller, as the car provides Mercedes-Benz’s well-known quality in a brand-new package, one which will allow former I lass owners to feel right at home and allow new adopters to truly enjoy both the luxury and the performance.

2023 Range Rover SV

Landy rides again.

BY TIM LAPPEN

LET’S START BY CLEARING UP A FEW THINGS: THE COMPANY’S name is Land Rover, not Range Rover, and it has been building virtually indestructi le vehicles since . ccording to the company, the frst and Rover was designed using a stick to draw an outline of the vehicle in the sand on the each no dou t explaining the svelte profle of the earliest models). This British workhorse made a name for itself with a number of overland ventures, typically with lots of things (shovels, extra fuel, tarps, and innumera le other essentials) lashed to its anks.

The Range Rover model was introduced to the Land Rover lineup in 1970, but it wasn’t formally introduced to the U.S. until the late 1980s.

ars rought to merica efore then were gray market cars that weren’t really authorized to be here.) It’s hard to believe, but those early versions were very utilitarian, with vinyl and plastic interiors and generally made to be washed out with a garden hose!

The company started as part of the Rover Company. It was then acquired by British Leyland Motor Corporation, BMW, and Ford before Tata Motors of India bought Jaguar Land Rover in 2008.

Land Rover still makes its basic Land Rover vehicles, though there are several iterations of them today. But the most luxurious vehicles in its lineup are the Range Rovers. I am pleased to tell you here about one of the most luxurious Range Rovers around: the Range Rover SV (from Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations group), which I had the absolute pleasure of borrowing for much of my trip to the most recent Monterey Car Week, including my time at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

One thing’s for sure: the new Range Rover is about as sleek as they come. It resem les the s version of the and over as much as the frst human life slithering out of the miasma swamp resembles Don Draper on Madison Avenue. It’s available in the standard and extended wheelbase (both have 523 horsepower and hit 0-60 mph in about 4.5 seconds, though the extended wheel ase is a out inches longer and can e ftted with seating for seven people).

he frst thing you notice is that the door handles now sit ush with the doors. Along with the clean-line design of the body panels front, aft, side, and top, it seems that a wind tunnel study mandated that even the smallest protrusion would have to be eliminated.

Next is the stance. The car sits tall (about 73 inches) and proud, on wheels that are availa le up to all the etter to ford the nearest stream or traverse a damp Starbucks parking lot). The larger wheels add a perfect balance to the tall body, and even the wheel well arches are a good size, allowing the Range Rover to display its great proportions.

Open the driver’s door and prepare to be impressed. Leather, leather everywhere, with a great dash design that is much more luxury car-like than what you’d fnd in a truck. In fact, that’s the main thing that comes to mind it’s a lot more like an elegant car than a utility vehicle, notwithstanding

its impressive of road cred, which allows it to clim hills which are improbably steep (a few years ago, a Range Rover climbed the 999 steps of the awesome Heaven’s Gate in China, an incline with a reputed 45-degree angle) and then proceed with equal sure-footedness on the descent. The advertised wading depth is a hefty 3 feet (when the words “atmospheric river are part of your weather forecast, you will appreciate that metric). he clearances permitted by the angles of approach (how the front of the vehicle clears a hill when frst starting a clim ) and departure how the tail of the vehicle clears the hill it’s a out to fnish descending) are impressive, too, at inches and . inches, respectively unheard of in vehicles made for street use. nd when set to of road, the clearances allowed y the approach and departure angles increase impressively to 34.6 inches and 29 inches, respectively. If you are concerned about your ability to navigate a steep descent, no pro lem choose the driving mode ill Descent ontrol and let the car choose the acceleration and, more importantly, the braking amounts to maintain optimum control.

peaking of of road chops, the ange over has a lot of tricks it can play with its suspension, traction, power, and transmission ranges. Of course, you can change ride height, which is great when you want to lower the car to let people in or out or load cargo or raise the car when driving of road. You can also choose various settings to make the ride softer or frmer. he transmission ofers settings from comfort to sport and a few in between, which is convenient for driving in snowy or icy conditions. nd some settings, such as Dynamic ode, simultaneously ad ust suspension, throttle response, transmission shift points, and even the responsiveness of the steering.

With a base price of $201,500 for the standard wheelbase Range Rover ($226,500 for the long wheelbase model), the price is up there with the competition — Bentley Bentayga, Lamborghini Urus, Aston Martin DBX, and their ilk all have versions priced similarly. Ticking the order boxes on a standard wheel ase ange over to make it nicely appointed can lead to a sticker price north of $215,000, but that would include items like laminate acoustic glass (to make the cabin quieter while driving), fancier paint, special wheels, and more. (By the way, if you really want to hit the stratosphere in terms of price, go for one of the 17 Range Rover SV Carmel Editions, which I saw unveiled at Pebble Beach — they are gorgeous and priced at $345,000, though buyers were invited to purchase them at Range Rover dealers, so you’re probably too late to get one now.)

I loved my time with the high-end Landy and was happy with every driving condition I encountered. I was very pleasantly surprised by how quiet and elegant it was, in addition to its copious amounts of power, excellent handling, and great braking. Land Rover’s decision to have the Range Rover extend into the luxury space was a good move, and they’ve done a great o of uilding a vehicle that is well up to the challenge.

SPACE ODYSSEY

To mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Vuitton, La Fabrique du Temps has created a timepiece inspired by the limitless discovery of space.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

LOUIS VUITTON CONTINUES ITS BICENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY celebration by releasing a brand-new timepiece: the Tambour Jacquemart Minute Repeater 200th Anniversary. A watch synonymous with the timelessness of the fashion Maison, the am our acquemart inute epeater is inspired y the infnite wonders of space. “This new Tambour Jacquemart Minute Repeater is the tribute that La Fabrique du Temps wanted to pay to Louis Vuitton,” notes Michel Navas, master watchmaker at La Fabrique du Temps. “The mechanical masterpiece explores the journey theme, our great Maison’s core expertise. It’s an odyssey comparable to that of ouis uitton in contemporary fne watchmaking.

From the inside out, this Tambour radiates elements of outer space, from its futuristic design and complexities to the space storytelling that sits within the dial. Designed as a work of art for the wrist, the dial features a white-gold moving spaceship and miniature planets — both sculpted by engraver Dick Steenman — set against the backdrop of an intricate painting by Anita Porchet of the modern-day space journey. “In order to enhance the relief and depth of space, Porchet combined several techniques such as enamel miniature painting to portray the imaginary planet, opaque and transparent enamels in the nebulae surrounding the stars, [and] antique spangles making the space sky twinkle,” reveals Navas. In addition, the dial is surrounded by the Tambour’s iconic white gold and titanium case, which boasts an impressive 46.8 millimeters, giving a subtle nod to the space capsule and astronaut’s helmet.

The Tambour Jacquemart Minute Repeater is a true masterpiece of horology with its intricate design and impressive complications. In its Geneva workshop, Louis Vuitton created and assembled the hand-wound LV200 caliber, which is at the heart of the timepiece and consists of 480 components, marrying the jacquemart function with a cathedral gong minute repeater. In fact, the French term “jacquemart” refers to a mechanical fgure that strikes a ell thus, on the dial of this Tambour, nine jacquemarts step in. With the push of a button, the rocket takes of, revealing diamond passengers in its cockpit the planets spin while the onogram ower rotation is followed y the movement of two shooting stars — a moment that transcends Louis Vuitton into space. The movement can also be admired from the back of the case through sapphire crystal revealing the movement components, colored in the same blue as the dial.

And while this timepiece honors the visionary and founder of the Maison, it also launches the timepiece into the 21st century, with Jean Arnault at the helm of leadership.

HAUTE COMPLICATION

Introducing the new Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300/400G in white gold.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

NEAR THE END OF 2022, PATEK PHILIPPE RELEASED FOUR new grand complications on the heels of its other jawdropping Nautilus release. The latest grand complications continue to showcase Patek Philippe’s unparalleled craftsmanship in blending haute horology and haute joaillerie to create the ultimate time masterpieces. Setting the bar incredibly high as the most complicated wristwatch in Patek Philippe’s repertoire, the Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300/400G radiates in a white gold Haute Joaillerie iteration with over 400 (409, to be exact) 31.35-carat, baguette-cut diamonds and an invisible setting.

Inside, the timepiece is powered by the manually wound mechanical movement: Caliber 300 GS AL 36-750 QIS FUS IRM. Marrying the worlds of precious diamonds with mechanical sophistication, this Grandmaster features 20 complications;

among those are fve chiming modes, including two patented world exclusives: an alarm with a time strike and a date repeater. The double-faced reversible case features a patented rotation mechanism allowing the wearer to choose which dial — the time or calendar side — is visible.

There’s no denying that this is an exquisite timepiece. The dial on the time side is designed in a sleek, ebony black opaline with Breguet numerals and a hand-guilloched hobnail pattern. lip the watch, and on the calendar side, you will also fnd an ebony black opaline dial with 18-karat solid gold dial plates. The 49.4-millimeter white gold case is set with 387 baguette-cut diamonds, with 22 baguette-cut diamonds dancing around the e el. he piece is ftted with a sophisticated alligator leather strap to further complement the sparkle of the diamonds and the depth of the ebony black dial.

SKY HIGH

Grand Seiko unveils two new Caliber 9S 25th Anniversary limited editions inspired by the skies of Mount Iwate.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

TO CELEBRATE THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS CALIBER 9S, Grand Seiko released two new timepieces that sport the same case design and diameter as the original watch that housed the 9S movement: the SBGH311 and the SBGR325.

When Caliber 9S debuted in 1998, it was synonymous with Grand Seiko’s unwavering dedication to the pursuit of high accuracy and boundary-pushing technological advancements in watchmaking. Ushering a new era for the brand’s mechanical watchmaking, Caliber 9S set a new precedent.

Throughout the last two decades, the original Caliber 9S has evolved into a series of movements with diferent functions, featuring new alloys for both the main and balance springs and MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems) engineering, which allows critical components to be manufactured to a tolerance of one-thousandth of a millimeter. Ultimately, these evolutions became the platform on which Grand Seiko mechanical movements are built, leading to the creation of the revolutionary Caliber 9SA5 in 2020.

Adhering to the Grand Seiko design ethos, both of the new timepieces draw inspiration from nature specifcally, the varying elements of the skies over Mount Iwate. The SBGH311 features a textured dial that portrays the density

of the clouds through a sleek, gray monochromatic look. Through the transparent sapphire crystal caseback, the Grand Seiko emblem is revealed; it is set into the titanium oscillating weight, whose color is achieved by an anodic oxidation process exclusively designed to mimic the deepblue sky above the sea of clouds that surrounds Mount Iwate’s peak. Inside, the timepiece is equipped with the Hi-Beat 36000 automatic mechanical Caliber 9S85, handassembled by the highly trained craftsmen and women of the Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi; it has an average accuracy rate of +5 to -3 seconds per day and delivers a power reserve of 55 hours.

In contrast to the SBGH311, the SBGR325 radiates with a vibrant light-blue dial representing the clear skies of Mount Iwate. But similar to the SBGH311, this timepiece also features the seconds hand in a cobalt blue and the Grand Seiko logo in a gold color, commemorating the 9S movement. On the back, you can fnd the oscillating weight in the signature rand Seiko blue color created by the same anodic oxidation process as the former. Finally, the timepiece is powered by Caliber 9S65, which has an average daily rate of +5 to -3 seconds per day and a three-day power reserve.

EVERY MOMENT MATTERS

Glashütte Original expands its Pano Collection with the new PanoMaticCalendar, making history for the brand as its first annual calendar.

BY GABRIEL PESSOA

GLASHÜTTE ORIGINAL’S NEW PANOMATICCALENDAR IS designed to celebrate both the great and small victories in life. The latest creation from the German luxury watchmaker is dedicated to the special moments, whether they are the great and small highlights or the extraordinary and everyday encounters.

Glashütte Original presents the new PanoMaticCalendar in an elegant yet original manner, with modern mechanics, as it introduces a new movement and complication for the Pano Collection. The millimeter model is ofered in two styles red gold with a silver opaline dial and ftted with a rown alligator leather strap) or a limited edition in platinum equipped with a skeletoni ed galvanic lack dial that is paired with a matching strap).

The German watchmaker’s latest timepiece presents a new manufactory movement developed in-house,

cele rating its premiere in two versions at once as ali er 92-09 in the red gold version and as Caliber 92-10 in the partially skeletoni ed platinum model. Both movements are plated in rhodium — the limited edition is particularly striking as the galvani ation coats it in an elegant shade of black. Whatever its appearance, the new automatic movement serves as a testament to the brand’s commitment to modern mechanics.

The retrograde month display combines contemporary design with complex mechanics. It can be easily set, just like the date, via the crown. In the heart of the watch, the month wheel rests on a ball bearing, ensuring reduced friction and, thus, in the long run, proving the timepiece can survive all of life’s moments.

AVIATION LEGACY

Longines launches the new Longines Pilot Majetek.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

LONGINES IS A WATCHMAKING COMPANY WITH AN UNPARALLELED heritage. A brand long committed to the sophistication of performance as well as an evolving elegance, ongines has een synonymous with ofcial timekeeping in the world’s most prestigious sporting events. In that same pioneering spirit, aviation has been in Longines’ DNA for more than 100 years, and to celebrate its connection to aviation and its pilot’s watch, the 1935 Longines Majetek Reference 3582, the watchmaker released the new Longines Pilot Majetek.

aking inspiration from the frst a etek, a military watch used y Czechoslovakian pilots during World War II, the new Longines Pilot Majetek has maintained some of the original’s key elements. The timepiece features the same distinctive Arabic numerals as the original, but it also has new, streamlined luminescent baton hands and incorporates modern design elements, like the larger case size of 43 millimeters. In this case, we think bigger is better. On the

outside of the enlarged, cushion shaped steel case at o’clock, there is a ftted commemorative plate marked “1935,” a nod to the year the original was manufactured. Another noteworthy update: on the 1935 model, the bezel and crystal with the marker rotated as a unit, but on the new model, the uorescent starting time indicator is displayed under the sapphire glass, from which it is independent, and above the dial. The sapphire crystal glass is fxed in order to adhere to the new case’s water resistance of meters. The dial itself is quite stunning, with the contrast between the matte black dial and the white Arabic numerals coated with Super-LumiNova old radium highlighted by the railway minute marker, ensuring ultimate legi ility. t the heart of the timepiece eats the exclusive ongines . caliber, equipped with a magnetically resistant silicon balance spring. In addition, the movement has a power reserve of up to 72 hours, keeping accurate time even when not worn for a few days.

HAUTE 100 RETURNS WITH AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING AT QUEEN MIAMI BEACH

AFTER A TWO-YEAR HIATUS, THE ANNUAL HAUTE 100 CELEBRATION ofcially returned on ednesday, anuary . he evening was dedicated to honoring the most in uential names in iami from philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and power couples to developers, creatives, athletes, hospitality power players, and more. Haute Living partnered with rands that echo the same excellence of the aute list, including he acallan, Braman iami, ir us orporate ets, and Navier, on this evening that put the magic in agic ity. osted at iami’s new hot spot, ueen iami Beach led y aute mem er and founder of r. ospitality iami, athieu assa the evening welcomed guests into the eautifully renovated aris heatre. pon arrival, guests strolled on the red carpet, which was adorned with a eet of Bentleys including famed artist omero Britto’s exclusively wrapped Bentley) supplied y Braman iami. hroughout the cocktail hour hosted in the alon ounge, he acallan ofered two espoke cocktails he acallan Dou le ask Years ld, made with honey simple syrup and orange itters, and he acallan Dou le ask Years ld, served neat. ollowing cocktails, guests made their way to the grandiose main dining room to en oy performances and ueen iami Beach’s extravagant dining experience. During each course, performers graced the stage with captivating acts. o kick of the evening, assa ofered a few words, welcoming the attendees to his new creation and sharing his oy in uilding out the space. e then introduced amal otchandani, of aute edia roup, who graciously thanked the event partners and aute mem ers for eing a part of this special cele ration and Haute Living’s DN . otchandani also dedicated the evening to the late idinger his past year, we lost a true visionary and inspiration, my dear friend and rother a man who positively impacted not only me ut millions to take things to the next level. o, here’s a toast to everyone in the room tonight especially to idinger, as I can see you smiling, laughing, and cele rating with us. Indeed, you could feel the magic in the room. Before the event concluded with desserts, he acallan National Brand m assador atie Nahat and Navier co founder and ampriti Bhattacharyya oth toasted the evening.

1. Haute Media Group CEO Kamal Hotchandani giving the welcome toast

2. Queen Miami Beach atmosphere

3. Mariona Bosca Calvo and Alonzo Mourning

4. DJ Irie and Amber Ridinger

5. Sean Wolfington, Loren Ridinger, Ana Wolfington, and Archie Drury

6. Gil Dezer, Ugo Colombo, Kobi Karp, and Hotchandani

7. Nikki Simkins and Loren Ridinger

8. Lucas Vidal, Romero Britto, and Hotchandani

9. Nikki Simkins, Michael Simkins, Marci Roberts, and Marc Roberts

10. Marc Bell, Jennifer Bell, Angela Birdman, and Louis Birdman

11. Christy and David Martin

12. Navier CEO Sampriti Bhattacharyya, Britto, and Haute Media Group Chief Operating Officer Seth Semilof

13. Tommy Kato, Marianne Kato, Barry Skolnick, and Missy Skolnick

14. Hotchandani, Russell Galbut, and Mr. Hospitality Miami owner Mathieu Massa

15. Mike Rodriguez, Cristina Rodriguez, Britto, Juan Hinestrosa, Paul Shearing, and Tony Perez

CELEBRATES

COVER STAR CHEF GIADA DE LAURENTIIS WITH OCEANIA CRUISES AT

FIVE PARK MIAMI BEACH

IN LATE FEBRUARY, MIAMI BEACH WAS FLOODED WITH WINE connoisseurs and foodies alike for the annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Presented by Capital One. In the mix was the one and only Giada De Laurentiis, chef, author, and former Food Network personality known for her Italian avors. It was with excitement that Haute Living celebrated De Laurentiis’ recent cover with Oceania Cruises at Five Park Miami Beach. Lunch began with Italian tapas, which were followed y an opening course of tru e urrata. During the main course, guests experienced the deliciousness of Giadzy, De Laurentiis’ e-commerce creation that brings her culinary traditions to homes near and far. The main dish, Calabrian chili pappardelle, featured Giadzy Calabrian Chili Paste. During the meal, De Laurentiis raised a toast to the Haute Living cover that touched her impressive culinary heart. n array of sweets topped of the Italian menu, one that guests would so happily enjoy a hundred times over. Notable attendees included Tina Menditto, Dr. Nirmal Nathan, Richard Charlton, Dr. Bertha Baum, Suzanne Kosnitzky, Dr. Daniel Careaga, Robert Fernandez, Gonzalo Morales, Grace Orawiec, Suzanne DeWitt, Barbara Cooper, Lindsey Galey, Natasha Wynnyk, Carol Sellers, and more.

1. Anca Mirescu, Haute Media Group

CEO Kamal Hotchandani, Giada De Laurentiis, and Haute Media Group

Senior Vice President April Donelson

2. De Laurentiis with the Haute Living cover

3. De Laurentiis and Lana Mar of Face Fit Bar

4. The stunning tablescape at Five Park Miami Beach

5. Guest, Radmila Lolly, and Dawn Price

6. Susanne Charlton and Sylvia Fragos

7. Michael Kosnitzy, Lina Barosso, Roxxy Brown

CELEBRATES

INFLUENTIAL ATHLETE & NBA ALL-STAR, JIMMY BUTLER

MIAMI’S MOST

ON FEBRUARY 10, HAUTE LIVING HOSTED AN INTIMATE DINNER AT l uc n in honor of the aute most in uential athlete, cover star and six-time NBA all-star, Jimmy Butler. It’s been three years since Butler oined the iami eat, and this is his second cover with the maga ine, making the evening extra special. uests were greeted with a special espresso martini a espoke cocktail unique to he acallan and Butler’s cofee rand, Bigface as they wandered through the private me anine lit y euer vitrines showcasing timepieces like the onaco Dark ord and arrera orsche . . Before guests were seated, aute edia roup amal otchandani welcomed them and thanked the evening’s partners, including he acallan, aison ura, and euer. he dinner highlighted l uc n’s signature dishes, which were paired with the fnest wines from iami’s eloved aison ura. fter dinner, artist ic arcia presented Butler with a custom artwork titled immy’s orld, ased on Butler’s personal and professional life. inally, he acallan National Brand m assador atie Nahat led a guided tasting of he acallan with Butler y her side. Nota le attendees included ranck u n evic, the vice president of retail in the mericas for euer atthieu Yamoum and hilippe asilescu, co owners of aison ura atthew hevallard and more.

1. Jimmy Butler, Haute Media Group CEO Kamal Hotchandani, and The Macallan National Brand Ambassador Katie Nahat enjoy The Macallan M toast 2. Butler

3. Vic Garcia and Butler pose with the “Jimmy’s World” artwork

4. Philippe Vasilescu of Maison Mura pours wine for Butler and Matthew Chevallard

5. Butler and Hotchandani

6. The atmosphere at El Tucán

MIAMI BEACH’S ICONIC OCEAN SOCIAL WELCOMES HAUTE LEADERS WITH AN ELEVATED COASTAL DINING EXPERIENCE

MIAMI BEACH’S ICONIC EDEN ROC HOTEL WELCOMED HAUTE LEADERS to its stunning beachside restaurant, Ocean Social, last year. The evening began with a lovely cocktail hour that included a tasty selection of passed canapés. As the cocktail hour concluded, Haute Media Group Senior Vice President April Donelson proposed a toast, congratulating the leaders and thanking them all for an incredible partnership. The menu of the night highlighted cean ocial’s glo al avors, sourced from local ingredients, ending with a delicious chocolate hazelnut napoleon for dessert. To another incredible evening with our Haute leaders! Notable attendees included Scott Klein, Priscilla Haisley, Jennifer Leong, and Denis Smykalov of Haute Residence Network; Lana Mar of Face Fit Bar and Dr. Anna Chacon of Haute Beauty Network; Chad Piotrowski and Senen Garcia of Haute Lawyer Network ara hani hitney akes and na i okovi , among others.

1. Ana Mijoković and Marin Milan

2. Key West pink shrimp ceviche served on a decorative shell

3. Guest and Haute Residence expert Jennifer Leong

4. Guest and Haute Residence expert Priscilla Haisley

5. Zachary Belil and Haute Residence expert Scott Klein

6. Guest and Haute Beauty expert Lana Mar of Face Fit Bar

7. Haute Beauty expert Dr. Anna Chacon and Mrs. Chacon

THE ART OF WHISKEY: THE MACALLAN DINNER AT LEKU SUPPORTS HURRICANE RELIEF IN FLORIDA

AFTER A DEVASTATING FEW DAYS OF STRONG WINDS AND rain from Hurricane Ian on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Haute Living and The Macallan hosted an evening of support at Leku and the Rubell Museum. Guests were greeted with The Copa, an aromatic cocktail containing the 12-year-old Macallan Double Cask. Once the guests settled in, Katie Nahat, The Macallan National Brand Ambassador, escorted them through the museum’s galleries. Then it was time to start tasting. Guests watched Nahat draw back curtains to reveal The Macallan Anecdotes of Ages Collection: An Estate, a Community, and a Distillery. She welcomed guests to try the thoughtfully curated collection for themselves. The whiskey was paired with a carefully chosen foie gras acorn, which intensifed its unique avor profles. Dinner attendees were escorted to their seats and ofered eku’s newest cocktail, Iberian Harmony, featuring The Macallan Harmony Collection Rich Cacao. They then enjoyed a number of hand-picked dishes tailored to the evening’s exclusive event. fnal taste of he Macallan Rare Cask, a rich mahogany-red whiskey, completed the evening. Notable VIP guests included Haute Media Group CEO Kamal Hotchandani, Alona and Joey Goldman, Gonzalo Morales, Dr. Dhaval G. Bhanusali, Vic Garcia, Avery Andon, Carlos Espinal, Franco Ansaldo, Francisco Machuca, Natalie Andon, and George Atterbery.

1. The stunning tablescape of faux grass and candles, complementing the artistic essence of the galleries room

2. Guests are served tastings of The Macallan’s 25-year-old

3. Haute Media Group Senior Vice President April Donelson, Lavinia Cohen, Raquel Raies, and The Macallan National Brand Ambassador Katie Nahat

4. Nahat unveiling The Macallan Anecdotes of Ages Collection: An Estate, a Community, and a Distillery

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Curio at Faena Bazaar

Redefines the Miami Luxury Shopping Experience

This unique boutique focuses on concepts and experiences.

BY MARY GIBSON

Located at the renowned Faena hotel on Miami Beach, Curio is an eclectic boutique for the elevated fashion audience. reated y efrey asota and Danielle icata, who have a collective history with leading fashion powerhouses such as tella c artney, Belstaf, hlo , and oterie, the , square foot space creates a multi sensory experience that features fashion, jewelry, art, objects, and food. Here, Lasota and Licata discuss their vision for the brand and how the luxury community is rought together under one roof.

Haute Living: What was the vision behind Curio, and how did it come to fruition?

Jefrey Lasota: urio was created to ring an inspired, fresh way to shop in iami. s co owners, we wanted to create a one stop shop for men and women of all ages with every sense of style. he layout of the aena Ba aar creates an elevated shopping experience that delivers ease and inspiration. rom everyday asics to the perfect piece for a special occasion, urio has an outft solution for every occasion. ur goal is to e cohesive and all encompassing while telling a unique story, with moments of discovery at every turn.

HL: How is Curio diferent from other boutiques?

Danielle Licata: urio is diferent from other outiques ecause it focuses more on storytelling and creating new concepts and experiences rather than ust on eing a shopping destination. client could come in to shop for a swim apr s swim outft for vacation, a travel day outft, or even for a gown all in one single visit. he range of styles and rands in the store also covers all types of personalities ohemian, minimalist, sexy, or irty. he team takes these categories into account on their uying trips and aims to translate them into the targeted vignettes in the store. Discovering rands is one of our most prominent diferentiators, and we aim to ring these rands visi ility y giving them the space to fnd their voice within their vast community.

HL: How do you choose what brands to include?

DL: e travel extensively to seek and secure innovative pieces that evoke an emotion. e tap into the headspace of our clientele and source pieces we feel would complement their lifestyle while adding are to their wardro e. In essence, in order for ef and I to select the piece, it needs to ump of the rail in the showroom and scream urio.

HL: How would you defne “luxury”?

JL: uxury is quality, ut it is also quality com ined with scarcity so it’s having unique, well made things that make something luxurious. It’s either something that’s hard to fnd or extremely well made with the est fa rics y the est factory or artisans that’s what luxury is to us.

HL: What do you hope for the future of Curio?

JL: Danielle and I want urio at aena Ba aar to e considered a glo al destination. urio’s next focus is enhancing the virtual destination www.shopatcurio.com) for our clientele to e a le to shop wherever they are in the world. ince the launch of the online platform, urio’s online presence has grown tremendously, and we are excited to see where this takes us.

HL: What fashion trends do you forecast for the luxury sector?

DL: ne of the most interesting facets of fashion right now is how many diferent trends are occurring simultaneously. ach of these trends speaks to all genders and is varied enough to satisfy a range of aesthetics. here is a maximalist trend occurring with right colors and print, a minimalist trend occurring with monochromatic head to toe dressing, and in iami, sexy, sexy, sexy is in full efect and includes anything from hot, arely there dresses to silky suiting.