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THERE IS NO DENYING THAT MIAMI IS ONE OF THE GREATEST CITIES TO LIVE IN RIGHT NOW; the energy is infectious, and over the last two years, there has been a great migration down south like we’ve never seen before. So, after a brief hiatus, we’re bringing the Haute 100 Miami list back to this issue, celebrating the most influential names making a great impact on the city — new and legacy. From star athletes like Jimmy Butler and entertainment moguls like DJ Khaled, to power couples and hospitality kings, this issue highlights the Magic City’s key power players.
While the Haute 100 is making its highly-anticipated return this year, it is also extremely special for the Haute Living family as it is in memoriam of the late JR Ridinger. As a dear friend, mentor, and inspiration, JR Ridinger positively changed every life he touched. I will forever be grateful for his impact on my personal and professional life and will continue to honor his legacy alongside his wife and my best friend, Loren. A true Miami king, JR, along with Loren, built an empire through Market America Worldwide with a mission that echoed JR’s passion for helping people improve their everyday lives — a legacy that will undoubtedly live on.
As we honor Miami’s changemakers this fall, we do so in tribute to JR Ridinger, the incredible father, husband, grandfather, loyal friend, and beloved businessman who will forever inspire us.
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There’s No Place Like
There’s No Place Like
BY LAURA SCHREFFLER PHOTOGRAPHY IVAN BERRIOS STYLING TERRELL JONES BY LAURA SCHREFFLER PHOTOGRAPHY IVAN BERRIOS STYLING TERRELL JONESDJ KHALED DOESN’T HAVE TO CLICK HIS HEELS THREE TIMES TO END UP IN THE MAGIC CITY — MIAMI IS HIS, AND HE OWNS IT.
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DJ KHALED DOESN’T HAVE TO CLICK HIS HEELS THREE TIMES TO END UP IN THE MAGIC CITY — MIAMI IS HIS, AND HE OWNS IT.
efore we even say ‘hello,’ I know what my conversation with DJ Khaled is going to look like. I mean, “bless up” is his catchphrase. His recently released thirteenth studio album is called God Did. There’s little doubt that a spiritual and philosophical conversation is in store. I can’t wait.
And so, my very first question when the 46-year-old DJ, producer, record executive, and author signs on to Zoom is this: “God did what specifically?”
Trust me: I know what I’m doing by opening this can of worms.
Khaled, a devout Muslim, lets out a loud breath as he contemplates his answer. “Ah, man! Well first, we have to talk about a whole lifetime of what He’s done. But first, He gave us life. You know what I’m saying? And the beautiful thing about life is when you have it, you can do anything you want to do. You can accomplish anything you want. And I know that I’m blessed by God. He’s blessed me to be the guy that walks into a room and lights it up — not because I’m trying to have attention, no. I could walk in and not say a word, and the room is lit up.”
He pauses, and I’m excited. I know Khaled is about to deliver one of his legendary Tony-Robbins-esque sermons, that he’s about to preach in the unique way only he can. And... he’s off!
“My family always taught me to praise God, and so ever since I was a little kid, I made showing my gratitude to God a priority. I pray every day. I pray almost every second, you know? Even if I’m not in my prayer stance, I’m praying. I’m saying ‘thank you.’ I’m praying for my friends and family; I’m praying for love; and I’m praying for the world to be a better place — but I also know that I have to go out there and make it better. So, the older I got, the wiser I got. I realized that even if you don’t believe that God did, it doesn’t matter, because God believes in you. Knowing that God believes in me, I have to go harder. I have to show more gratitude every day. So everything that I’m doing, everything I’ve done, everything I’m going to do, from the past to the future, God has His hands on, because He believes in me. I’m His child. He’s speaking to me. And because He’s speaking to me, my inspiration is non-stop; I wake up inspired. God did that. You know what I’m saying?”
I do. But enquiring minds want to know: if he wakes up inspired, is it because his dreams are so vivid? Khaled seems to be the kind of person who dreams big, and in technicolor. I mean, the man is entirely self-made: he is the New-Orleans-born son of two Palestinian immigrants, who started
off with nothing more than a love of music, belief in a higher power, a belief in himself. And from that alone, he has built one hell of an empire, because Khaled is the kind of man who makes his dreams a reality.
“My dreams, especially if they’re great ones, I bring to life,” he declares. Case in point, God Did (the album, not the mantra). “Making this album, I couldn’t sleep. A few hours a day, that was it, because my mind was working all day trying to make a masterpiece.” He pauses, goes full Yoda. “Not trying: I made a masterpiece.”
Moving on: “I’d wake up early in the morning and run to the studio because I had so many ideas in my head. My mind kept working while I was sleeping… but is that dreaming? I don’t know. [What I do know] is that these big dreams needed to be brought to life.”
This is the ethos behind God Did, a juggernaut of an album that might just be Khaled’s biggest and most monumental undertaking to date. That the album is referred to as his magnum opus isn’t far off. He collaborated with Dr. Dre and The ICU for the first time ever, and reunited with his longtime “brothers” Drake, JAY-Z, and Rick Ross. He also brought in a slew of celebrity friends and collaborators, who just so happen to be the biggest names in the business, inclusive of Eminem, Future, Kanye West, SZA, 21 Savage, Lil Wayne, Lil Durk, Roddy Ricch, Travis Scott, Latto, City Girls, Kodak Black, Quavo, Takeoff, Bounty Killer, Sizzla, Buju Banton, Skillibeng, Capelton, Fridayy, Don Toliver, Jadakiss, Nardo Wick, Vory, John Legend, and the late Juice WRLD. No big deal, right?
Understandably, the We The Best Music Group/Epic Records release bowed at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, earning Khaled his fourth career #1 debut. And I’m sure it’s needless to say (but I’m saying it anyway) that Khaled believes God’s will was the driving force behind the album’s success. As for Jay-Z and Drake? Well, they helped, too.
“I’m spiritual, and that comes across in my music, that comes across in the way I talk, the way I walk, the way I move — in the way I do everything,” he says now, noting, “I could be in the middle of a meeting, or the middle of an interview, and be like, ‘God is great!’ I’ll just come out of nowhere and say that. And you feel that with God Did. The title track is also called ‘God Did’ and I start off saying, ‘While you hatin’ and being jealous?
You could be over here embracing that love; more love, more blessings, more life.’ Basically, what I’m trying to say is, come over here, come get a hug. All that other stuff, that ain’t dealing with love.”
Of course it was all love in the studio, given that so many of the artists Khaled enlisted are part of his extended family, brothers that drop by his Miami Beach mega-mansion on the reg for a casual dinner or a swim in his 80-foot-long pool.
“Everybody that worked on my album, they know that, besides us being great, we work with each other because we’re talented and we respect each other. They know that going into it, there’s going to be love, because love is the only thing that I deal with,” he swears.
Love, he says, is why his A-list pals come back time and time again to help their brother out. “A lot of the artists you see me working with, I worked with them at the beginning of their careers, just like they worked with me at the beginning of mine. Respect for each other is on the highest level, because we came up from the mud to the marble floors. Also, we know who we are as individuals, as hustlers. And so, a lot of these kings and queens, I consider them family. Jay-Z is family to me; Drake, [Rick]
“Sometimes, you need to sit back, look at life, and reflect.”
“My mind kept working while I was sleeping… but is that dreaming? I don’t know. [What I do know] is that these big dreams need to be brought to life.”
Ross, Lil’ Wayne, Future… they’re family. These are real friendships. We don’t just make music together; we talk to each other on the regular. They come over for dinner, and we just chill. Some of us even go on vacation together — but not everyone sees it, because it isn’t all on social media.”
The world might not see it, but they certainly hear it: his latest album is proof of that. On the eight-plus-minute title track, for example, he reunites with Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend, and Fridayy to spark an impactful conversation about spirituality. The closing track, ‘Grateful’ (featuring Vory) showcases the gratitude he has for everything he’s been given in life, while ‘Staying Alive’ (featuring Drake and Lil Baby) is his anthem for surviving the pandemic; and ‘Beautiful’ (featuring SZA and Future) is a track for “all the beautiful queens out there.”
He has a lot to say, in particular, about ‘Big Time’ (featuring Future and Lil Baby), as well as hitting it. “When we were making [the] record, I was at dinner with Future, and I was like, yo, we can’t be big time if we don’t move big time. And we ended up making an anthem called ‘Big Time.’ To me, ‘Big Time’ is praying. ‘Big Time’ is saying ‘thank you.’ ‘Big Time’ is saying ‘bless up.’ ‘Big Time’ is saying, ‘I love you.’ A lot of us, where I come from, show our blessings and successes through our watches, through our clothes, through our words. You can’t be big time if you ain’t got security, and we’re not talking about ‘cause we flossin’, no. You can’t want to be big time and not move big time. It’s like, you can’t be big time if you ain’t got the Haute Living cover!”
Kudos Khaled — I see you.
DJ Khaled — born Khaled Mohammed Khaled — is chilling at home at his $25.9 million waterfront pad in Miami, and life is good. He is, as he himself might say, blessed up (and in a big way).
Home has always been where Khaled’s heart is. It’s where his family is, and it’s in the Magic City — the city responsible for making him a legend. It’s where, for over two decades, his career has grown from strength to strength, where he laid his hat after winning four Grammys; where he achieved dozens of multiplatinum and gold certifications, including the sextuple-platinum Billboard Hot 100 #1 ‘I’m The One’ (featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, and Lil Wayne), the quadruple-platinum ‘Wild Thoughts’ (featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller), and doubleplatinum ‘No Brainer’ (featuring Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper, and Quavo); where he’d head back to after shooting blockbusters like Bad Boys For Life and Pitch Perfect 3; where he launched his record label, management, publishing, and production company, We the Best Music Group; and where he established his non-profit, the We The Best Foundation.
And so when he says that Miami is not only a city, but also a part of him, I totally get it.
“Miami raised me to who I am right now, besides my family, obviously, and God,” he declares. “When you hear my sound, it’s inspired by Miami. I’m so grateful that my city loves me, and that my city knows my story — that I started off working hard, and that I’m still working hard. My whole empire was born in Miami; my growth came from the city. Everywhere I go all over the world, I represent the 305, Miami-Dade County. It’s a part of me.”
I always want to know why, and this time is no different. What is it about this city that inspires such pride, outside of being the place that made him a star? Khaled breaks it down for me.
“I would say there’s no city in the world like Miami. I feel like we are so blessed to have so much culture here. You’ve got Jamaicans, Haitians, Cubans, Latinos, Americans; I’m Palestinian American. I drive down the street, and I be in Cuba, I be in Puerto Rico, I be in Jamaica. All these beautiful, diverse people, all in one city. And from a musical perspective, it’s incredible, because if you’re a music producer or an artist, you can embrace so many different sounds. This city is unbelievable on so many levels.”
It’s also contributed to a plethora of opportunities that most of us can only imagine in our wildest dreams, like his upcoming, still-undated DJ Khaled x Air Jordan 5 ‘We The Best’ collaboration, a four-pair collection in retro colors that are sure to be collector’s finds, or his becoming the CCO of global sneaker retailer, Snipes. He’s in the midst of producing a secret record for some bigname artists, shooting several commercials, and also references a mind-blowing moment in his own personal career trajectory that he can’t really talk about, that involves traveling internationally for the first time to parts unknown for a “big, big show” that “people have been wanting for a long time.”
And beyond that? “What’s next would be more love, more blessings, and more wins. I’m doing a lot of things for my brand, my empire, my business; I have so much that I can’t wait to share with y’all, that I’ve been working on. I’m always in the studio. [My son] Asahd is playing basketball. He’s only five years old, and he’s playing like he’s in the NBA already. Aalam is two years old, and he caught fish off the dock. Everything that’s happening, big and small, is incredible, and it’s our job just to keep going.”
But one also needs to know when to press pause, and he’s a believer in that, too. “Sometimes, you need to sit back, look at life, and reflect. I’m watching my boys grow, and when I look at them, I see me. When I look at them, I see my queen. I look at them, and I see God. I see my vision and my work ethic and my creativity. And to be able to sit here, on my couch, with my son right across from me, watching TV, is a blessing, and I don’t take that for granted. Blessings don’t have to be big things — they can be the simplest thing ever, like sitting with my son, watching movies, having popcorn. But it’s those small moments that make me want to go harder, and
continue to build the empire even bigger. Because really, I have no choice. I have two beautiful boys, and I’m going to do everything for them. I have to work hard as a daddy, to be there for my kids and my family.”
Which is why he chose to predominantly make God Did in his special place, at home in the Magic City. “You got to understand, when I made this album, I kept all distractions away from me. I was literally refusing millions of dollars while I was working on it. I wouldn’t even reply to people, and I still don’t know if that’s a good thing. I just know that while I was making it, I didn’t want any distortion; I wanted to be super pure,” he explains, sharing that he went to a different place in its creation — figuratively, that is (literally, we now know exactly where he was).
“You’ve got to remember, I’m a father. I want to be there when my kids come home from school. I want to be woken up in the place where my queen [wife Nicole Tuck] is getting my boys dressed for school,” he says. And so, he made sure that his family was always close by, whether that be at home while he toiled away in the studio, within sight on the beach while he filmed the music video for ‘Beautiful,’ or swimming in a nearby river while he shot the album’s cover on location in Jamaica.
“I can’t take all the credit for this album. Obviously, all glory to God, but you have to give credit to my queen, and my kids, too; that’s why I made them executive producers,” he says. (It’s true, and what’s more, his sons also guested on the album.)
He continues, “I’ve been blessed to have this life, and the love of my family, so I made a promise to myself, and that was to create an environment where I could have my family with me every step of the way. That’s the love I want to be around, non-stop.”
While this is in total alignment with what I’ve learned about Khaled thus far, I admit I’m surprised to learn about what he cherishes in those quiet moments where it’s just Khaled, alone in the universe, indulging and appreciating the rare silence.
The greatest luxury he can imagine is sitting at home in Miami, in his backyard, downing a bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch with almond milk at 4:47 a.m. (to be exact), shirtless, in his boxers.
“The moments I really cherish are the simplest ones,” he admits. “I’m a real guy. When I become a billionaire, I’m still going to be this Khaled, the one you hear on the phone; the only difference is that I’ll be a billionaire. And I eat Cinnamon Toast Crunch at 4:47 a.m. That’s what I do when I’m reflecting on life, feeling peaceful. Me in the backyard, eating cereal, those are the kind of moments that I look forward to. I work so hard, and when I’m on the road, I just can’t wait to get home to the backyard. But you’ve got to keep going, and I’m just getting started. You know what I’m saying?”
Ghibli Trofeo
TIM LAPPENWHEN 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
+ GHIBLI MODENA Q4 $91,600 base 424 hp V6 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds
+ 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.
BY TIM LAPPEN PHOTOS COURTESY OF TOYOTA MOTORTHIS 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 FAUROTEOVER 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 FAUROTEDESIGNED 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.
Steel
Perfection +
Grand Seiko unveils the new and incredibly sleek SLGH013 in Ever-Brilliant Steel
BY ADRIENNE FAUROTEGRAND 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 SEIKOThe Timeless Timepiece +
Louis Vuitton launches a limited edition watch to mark the 20th anniversary of the Tambour.
BY ADRIENNE FAUROTELOUIS 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 FAUROTETHIS 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.”
Intentional Design
BY ADRIENNE FAUROTETo 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.
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 SUÁREZSTYLIST: DIOR
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
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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.
LEFTThis 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 FAUROTEIntroducing 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.
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 CHANELCHANEL 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 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.
AUTUMNAL JEWELS
THIS SEASON, INDULGE IN WARMER JEWEL TONES AND STUNNING GOLDS TO MAKE A STATEMENT.
BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE1. 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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BY ADRIENNE FAUROTETo 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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It’s A Plastic Surgery
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Rumor has it: New Yorkers are in a long-distance relationship with Neinstein Plastic Surgery, regardless of their home base.
BY BROOKE KLAIMANIT’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.
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.
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707.322.6825 cgreer@cbnapavalley.com cydgreer.com
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860.796.0562 dana@flanaganrealtygroup.com thedreamlifestyles.com/optin1626262071643
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404.312.1959
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702.485.7755
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954.579.5720
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808.276.2004 diane@soldonmaui.net soldonmaui.net
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310.345.7500
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Market: Vancouver, Canada
604.818.5888 eklein@kleingroup.com kleingroup.com
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212.368.4902 eugenia@foxworthrealtyonline.com foxworthrealtyonline.com
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Market: California, Newport Beach
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Jamison & Nicole Blair
Market: Incline Village, Lake Tahoe, NV Compass 1 530.581.1400 info@teamblairtahoe.com teamblairtahoe.com
Jeanie Vidaurreta
Market: Miami Beach Islands, FL Compass 305.469.7127 jeanie.vidaurreta@compass.com compass.com/agents/jeanie-vidaurreta
Jennifer Y. Williams
Market: Chicago, IL Coldwell Banker Gold Coast 312.981.5500 jenniferwilliams@cbrealty.com jensellsluxe.cbintouch.com
Heather Hudson
Market: Austin, TX Compass 512.431.2120 heather.hudson@compass.com heatherhudson.com
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Jaime Brown
Market: Tampa, FL Tampa Homestyles
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Jay Caputo
Market: Washington D.C. The Caputo Group
703.340.7996 jaytherelentless@gmail.com tcgrealestate.com
Jeff Chertow
Market: California, Malibu Pinnacle Estate Properties
310.456.3469 jeffchertow@gmail.com malibudreamhomes.com
Jennifer Zales
Market: Florida, Tampa Bya: Pinellas, Hillsborough Coldwell Banker Global Luxury
813.758.3443 jennifer@jenniferzales.com jenniferzales.com
Jochen Lucke
Market: Highlands, North Carolina Silver Creek Real Estate Group 828.226.1126 | 828.743.1999 jlucke@ncliving.com ncliving.com
John O’Neill
Market: Chicago, Illinois 847.877.2215 john@oneillresidential.com oneillresidential.com
Karen Skala
Market: North Shore, Long Island, NY
347.395.7133 | 718.229.2922 k.skala@myprimerealtor.com karensellsnewyork.com
Katharine A Rutland
Market: Coastal Palm Beach, FL 561.480.8769 kathyrutland@yahoo.com theluxuryportfoliogroup.com
Kevin Crigger
Market: Canada, Toronto The Kevin Crigger Real Estate Team
416.489.2121 kevin@kevincrigger.com kevincrigger.com
Kris Anderson
Market: Sedona, AZ eXp Realty
480-567-2103 kris@yourpremierteam.net kris.anderson@exprealty.com ilovesedonarealestate.com
Joel Schemmel
Market: Florida, Sarasota
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty 941.587.4894 joel.schemmel@premiersir.com schemmelrealestate.com
Joyce Rey
Market: California, Beverly Hills Coldwell Banker Global Luxury
310.285.7529 joyce@joycerey.com joycerey.com
Karen Matluck
Market: Aventura, FL Compass 305.335.1010 karen.matluck@compass.com karenmatluck.com
KC Martin
Market: France, Paris Sotheby’s International Realty
505.690.7192
[for calls outside US, use “011”] Cell 1 kc.martin@sothebyshomes.com sothebysrealty.com
Kim Martin Fisher & Jennifer Martin Faulkner
Market: Ponte Vedra/St Johns County, FL Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
046.999.993 kim.martin-fisher@elliman.com jennifer.martinfaulkner@elliman.com
Kris Zacuto
Market: California, Venice
Compass 310.702.6299 kris@kriszacuto.com kriszacuto.com
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Market: Orlando, FL 407.851.9091 realty@lakenona.com lakenona.club
Lee Roufa
Market: Telluride, Colorado Engel & Völkers Telluride
970.729.0526 lee.roufa@evrealestate.com leeroufa.evrealestate.com
Leslie S. Modell
Market: New York, Midtown East Sotheby’s International Realty 212.606.7668, 917.488.5374 leslies.modell@sothebyshomes.com thelesliesmodellteam.com
Lisa Copeland
Market: Austin, TX 512.944.5472 lisa@lisacopeland.com sellingcentertexas.com
Lisa Culp Taylor
Market: Tennessee The LCT Team
615.790.7400 lisa@lctteam.com lisaculptaylor.com
Lisa Hernandez
Market: Pinecrest, FL
305-924-2610 lisahernandez@compass.com opesre.com
Lisa Taylor
Market: Colorado Compass 303.882.2000 lisa.taylor@compass.com compass.com/agents/lisa-taylor/
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503.389.2112 info@luxeoregon.com luxeoregon.com
Margit Brandt
Market: Palm Beach, FL 561.545.7386 margit@margitbrandtpalmbeach.com margitbrandtpalmbeach.com
Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group
Market: Santa Barbara, CA 805.565.4014 Home@MKGroupMontecito.com MontecitoFineEstates.com
Mauricio J. Barba
Market: Coral Gables, FL Compass
305.439.8311 mauricio@miamisignaturehomes.com miamisignaturehomes.com
Maxine & Marti Gellens
Market: La Jolla, CA 858.551.6630 sold@gellens.com gellens.com
Luis Dominguez & Karl Hueck
Market: Palm Island, FL
luis.dominguez@elliman.com karl.hueck@compass.com
Magnus Jennemyr
Market: Florida, Coconut Grove Engel & Völkers Miami Coconut Grove
305.913.5499 magnus.jennemyr@evusa.com selectrg.com
Maria Kuzina & Daniel Pansky
Market: Sunny Isles Beach, FL Miami Luxury Real Estate LLC
754.217.1402 mkuzina@miamiluxuryrealestates.com miamiluxuryrealestates.com
Maureen McDermut
Market: Santa Barbara, CA
805.570.5545 maureenmcdermut.com
Max Hasman
Market: Vancouver, Canada
778.389.9080 max@maxhasman.ca maxhasman.ca
Melissa Barragan
Market: Florida, Sunny Isles Beach Dezer Platinum Realty
305.988.4351 melissa@dezer.com melissabarragan.com
Michael DeRosa
Skaneateles, NY
315.406.7355 | 212.757.1550 michaelderosa@michaelderosaexchange.com derosaexchange.com
Michelle Thomas
Market: Florida, Marco Island
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
239.860.7176 michelle@naples.com michellethomasteam.com
Moira E. Holley
Market: Washington, Seattle Realogics | Sotheby’s International Realty
206.612.5771 moira@moirapresents.com moirapresents.com
Myra Nourmand
Market: California, Los Angeles Nourmand & Associates
310.888.3333 myranourmand@nourmand.com myranourmand.com
Nancy Yeh
Market: Pacific Heights/Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA Compass
415.812.4303 nancy.yeh@compass.com compass.com
Phyllis Browning Company
Market: Texas, San Antonio Phyllis Browning Company 210.824.7878 pbrowning@phyllisbrowning.com phyllisbrowning.com
Michael Eisenberg
Market: Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA
310.748.5410 310.432.6400 mikeeisenberg@sbcglobal.net
Michelle Walsh
Market: Charleston, SC
843.513.2661
michelle@charlestownerealty.com charlestownerealty.com
Moriah Taliaferro
Market: Sarasota, FL
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
941.504.9910 moriah.taliaferro@premiersir.com moriahtaliaferro.com
Nancy Tallman
Market: Park City, Utah Sotheby’s
435.901.0659 nancy.tallman@sothebysrealty.com insideparkcityrealestate.com
Olivia Hsu Decker
Market: California, San Francisco Bay Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty
415.435.1600 olivia@sanfranciscofinehomes.com sanfranciscofinehomes.com
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Market: Caribbean, Cayman Islands Christie’s International Real Estate
345.640.7000 info@provenanceproperties.com provenanceproperties.com
Renata Galembeck Rohr
Market: Brickell - Miami, Florida Douglas Elliman Real Estate
305.496.2862 renata.galembeckrohr@elliman.com
Riskin Partners Estate Group
Market: Santa Barbara, CA Village Properties
805.565.8600 team@riskinpartners.com montecito-realestate.com
Robert Yazbeck
Market: Steamboat Springs, CO Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties 970.846.7685 robert@teamyazbeck.com coldwellbanker.com/Coldwell-Banker-Distinctive-
Sandra Fiorenza
Market: Miami Beach, Florida ONE Sotheby’s International Realty 305.281.4727 sandra@fiorenza.cc sandrafiorenza.com
Shannon Francis
Market: Snowmass Village, CO 970.319.7430 aspensmf@gmail.com rfvproperties.com
Shelly Tretter Lynch
Market: Greenwich, CT - Nantucket, MA Compass
203.550.8508 shelly.tretterlynch@compass.com shellytretterlynch.com
Renier Casanova
Market: Florida 305.989.6884 renier.casanova@compass.com reniercasanova.com
Robert Greenwood
Market: Caribbean, Turks & Caicos Islands Christie’s International Real Estate
649.432.7653 theturksandcaicos.com robertgreenwood.com
Roberta Ingletto
Market: Florida, Pinecrest, South Miami Concierge Realty Brokers
305.778.7343 roberta@rgirealty.com rgirealty.com
Scott Goshorn
Market: Brentwood, Los Angeles Rodeo Realty 323.251.5479 scott@scottgoshorn.com scottgoshorn.com
Shayna Davidov Hanson
Market: North Miami Beach, FL
786.288.6161 shaynahanson@gmail.com shaynadavidovhanson.com
Sherri Murphy
Market: Dallas, TX
817-929-2059 sherri@theultimateregroup.com sherrimurphyrealty.com
Stefano Balli
Market: Florida, Ponce-Davis Compass
305.915.2572 stefano.balli@compass.com compass.com/agents/stefano-balli
The Holcomb+Durkovic Group
Market: California, Pasadena Douglas Elliman Real Estate
310.810.4470
tim@thedurkovicgroup.com / greg@thehdgroup.com thehdgroup.com
Timothy Norman Tamura
Market: California, Corona Del Mar VALIA Properties
949.673.0789 tim@valiaoc.com valiaoc.com
Toni Itkin
Market: Georgia, Sandy Springs, East Cobb Vinings Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
404.229.8242 toni@toniitkin.com
Vicki Gaily
Market: New Jersey, Bergen County Special Properties div. of Brook Hollow Group Inc. Realtors
201.390.5880 | 201.934.7111 vgaily@ specialproperties.com specialproperties.com
Steven Presson
Market: Palm Beach, FL
The Corcoran Group 561.843.6057
steven.presson@corcoran.com stevenpresson.com
The Resop Team
Market: Olde Naples, FL
The Agency Naples
239.231.6164 theagencyre.com/agent/chris-resop
Tomer Fridman
Market: California, Hidden Hills, Holmby Hills, Trousdale Estates
Compass
310.919.1038 info@thefridmangroup.com thefridmangroup.com
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Market: Chapel Hill/Durham, North Carolina Compass
919.272.6640
Trish.sweeneylowe@compass.com Trishlowegroup.com
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THE BEST IN LUXURY TRANSPORTATION
BY LAURA SCHREFFLERFrom 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 POWELLTHE 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 AFFLECKIT’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.
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.
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.
“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.
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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.
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.
2022
THE CITY OF MIAMI IS ON FIRE AND EVOLVING LIKE NEVER BEFORE. OUR ANNUAL HAUTE 100 LIST MAKES A TRIUMPHANT RETURN, CELEBRATING THE MOST INFLUENTIAL NAMES IN MIAMI – INCLUDING PHILANTHROPISTS, ENTREPRENEURS, POWER COUPLES, DEVELOPERS, CREATIVES, ATHLETES, HOSPITALITY POWER PLAYERS, AND MORE.
BY ADRIENNE FAUROTEJR & LOREN RIDINGER
COMPANY: MARKET AMERICA WORLDWIDE | SHOP.COM INDUSTRY: E-COMMERCE, DIGITAL MARKETING, INTERNET SHOPPING
On August 30, 2022, JR Ridinger, Market America Worldwide | SHOP.COM’s Founder, Chairman and CEO, and dear friend of Haute Living, suddenly and unexpectedly passed away, leaving a tremendous legacy for his wife Loren, their family, staff, and thousands of UnFranchise® owners around the world to continue. As a mentor and inspiration to all around him, JR impacted every life he touched.
Loren and JR Ridinger had recently celebrated the company’s 30th anniversary — a major milestone. A global digital marketing company and product brokerage specializing in one-toone marketing, Market America’s mission is to provide a robust business system for entrepreneurs while providing consumers with a better way to shop;it has generated more than $10 billion in accumulated retail sales. Through the company’s primary shopping website, SHOP. COM, consumers can access more than 60 million products and the revolutionary Shopping Annuity® program that helps smart shoppers convert their existing spending into earnings.
With sites around the world, and top rankings and numerous awards from organizations such as the Better Business Bureau, Newsweek magazine, Digital Commerce 360, and Business North Carolina magazine, Market America Worldwide | SHOP.COM is a proven leader in its industry and will keep advancing JR’s dream of helping regular people improve their lives.
JIMMY BUTLER
COMPANY: MIAMI HEAT, BIGFACE
INDUSTRY: SPORTS
Basketball legend Jimmy Butler joined the Miami Heat in 2019 and has put the magic back into the Magic City. Butler has garnered an impressive list of achievements, including being a 6-time NBA All-Star, 5-time All-Defensive Team selection, 4-time All-NBA Team honoree, a 2016 Olympic Gold Medal, and the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award. Regarded as one of the hardest working, most interesting self-made players in the entire NBA, Butler has amassed over seven million loyal followers on Instagram. Off the court, Butler launched a new culture-shifting coffee and lifestyle brand, BIGFACE, that aims to connect, inspire, and revive the world through coffee. He is also a brand ambassador for Swiss luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer.
UDONIS HASLEM
COMPANY: UDONIS HASLEM’S CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION
INDUSTRY: SPORTS, PHILANTHROPY
Born and raised in Miami, Udonis Haslem (UD) is a professional basketball player, father, husband, businessman, and philanthropist. At 42 years old, the three-time NBA champion and co-team captain of the Miami Heat is now the oldest active player in the league. UD’s entire 19-year NBA run to date has been with the Miami Heat, making him a beacon in the city of Miami. Off the court, UD founded the Udonis Haslem’s Children’s Foundation with the mission to promote youth development and self-confidence through a variety of different programs and services. This year, UD is proud to return to the Miami Heat for his 20th and final season in the NBA.
TYREEK HILL
COMPANY: MIAMI DOLPHINS, TYREEK HILL FAMILY FOUNDATION
INDUSTRY: SPORTS, PHILANTHROPY
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill, also known as “Cheetah” due to his incredible speed, has grown to become one of the best wide receivers in the National Football League. In 2022, he was traded to the Miami Dolphins, where he has immediately taken on a leadership role within the team. In the early stages of his NFL career, Hill established the Tyreek Hill Family Foundation to empower kids through education and wellness, and as a proud father of four, he mentors his children just the same. Through the Cheetah Scholarship Fund, free football camps, fundraising events, and more, the Tyreek Hill Family Foundation helps at-risk youth reach their goals.
JAMAL MASHBURN
COMPANY: MASHBURNSACKETT, MASHBURN FAMILY FOUNDATION
INDUSTRY: SPORTS, PHILANTHROPY
Most notably known for his success on the basketball court and his career spanning over 20 years, NBA AllStar Jamal Mashburn has evolved beyond the court. Since retiring from basketball, Mashburn has worked for ESPN as an analyst and launched several successful business ventures.
To date, Mashburn has ownership interest in numerous restaurant franchises, car dealerships, real estate ventures, and even the thoroughbred horse racing industry. Extremely civic-minded, Mashburn is committed to helping others and giving back to the community. He is a founding member, officer, and director of The MAP Foundation and Mashburn Family Foundation, both of which are non-profit 501(c)(3) corporations.
DAVID BECKHAM
INDUSTRY: SPORTS, PHILANTHROPY
David Beckham OBE is one of England’s most successful footballers, with his football career spanning over two decades. Since retirement, Beckham has established himself as a businessman and entrepreneur. In 2019, Beckham founded Studio 99, a global production and content studio focusing on unscripted films, series, and format development across platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime, among others. Beckham fulfilled a lifelong ambition to be an owner of a football club when his group was awarded the MLS franchise for the city of Miami;thus, Inter Miami CF was announced and began playing in 2020. Beckham is a Goodwill Ambassador with UNICEF, where he launched the ground-breaking initiative 7: The David Beckham UNICEF Fund to protect millions of children worldwide from danger.
TYLER HERRO
COMPANY: MIAMI HEAT, T.HERRO
INDUSTRY: SPORTS, PHILANTHROPY
Known for his unapologetic confidence and sharp shooting abilities, Tyler Herro is by far one of the most exciting rising players to watch. In fact, he recently signed a staggering four-year, $130 million contract extension with the Miami Heat, further solidifying his unparalleled skill and commitment to the team. As the reigning Sixth Man of the Year for his career highs in points per game, field goal percentage, three-point percentage, and assists per game during the 2021-22 season, Herro is expected to return this season in full force. Tyler’s foundation, T.Herro, is dedicated to inspiring and improving the lives of the Herro’s of tomorrow, by helping at-risk kids fulfill their potential through sports, the arts, and holistic wellness programs.
DEREK JETER
COMPANY: NEW YORK YANKEES, TURN 2 FOUNDATION INDUSTRY: SPORTS, PHILANTHROPY
Considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time, Derek Jeter’s time as an athlete with the New York Yankees will remain cherished and admired. This September, Jeter stepped back on the mound for the long-awaited celebration to honor his entrance into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. He holds the prestigious honors of 14 All-Star selections, five Gold Glove Awards, five Silver Slugger Awards, two Hank Aaron Awards, and a Roberto Clemente Award, and the Yankees retired his No. 2 jersey in 2017 to pay tribute to his legacy. To give back, Jeter created the Turn 2 Foundation, a charitable organization to help children and teenagers avoid drug and alcohol addiction.
ALEX RODRIGUEZ
COMPANY: A-ROD CORP INDUSTRY: SPORTS, ENTREPRENEUR
While best known as a 14x MLB All-Star and 2009 World Series Champion with the New York Yankees for more than 25 years, Alex Rodriguez is also the Chairman and CEO of A-Rod Corp, a broad-based investment firm that bets on world-class startups. Within the organization, Rodriguez created the strategic media pillar A-Rod Media.
Rodriguez is an Emmy Awardwinning MLB analyst for Fox Sports and ESPN, and currently co-hosts the podcast The Corp with Barstool Sports’ Dan Katz. Rodriguez serves on the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, where he is an Alumni Hall of Fame honoree.
ART
ROMERO BRITTO
COMPANY: HAPPY ART MOVEMENT INDUSTRY: ART
Romero Britto is the founder of the Happy Art Movement and an internationally renowned artist who has created the universal visual language of happiness. Britto is one of the most celebrated living visual artists with his work having been exhibited in prestigious galleries and museums in over 120 countries, including the Carrousel du Louvre and Museu Nacional de Belas Arte. He has collaborated with some of the world’s largest companies, including the opening of the Super Bowl XLI with Cirque du Soleil, Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, and more. Considered the most licensed artist in history, Britto is a frequent speaker at the World Economic Forum and is an activist for more than 250 charitable organizations.
RUBELL FAMILY
COMPANY: RUBELL MUSEUM INDUSTRY: ART
The Rubell family are leading collectors of contemporary art and the founders of the Rubell Museum in Miami, which relocated to the city’s Allapattah neighborhood in December 2019, and the Rubell Museum DC, opening in the nation’s capital this October. Art collecting has been in the family for decades, as Mera and Don Rubell began visiting artists’ studios and collecting art in New York in 1964, shortly after they were married. Their son, Jason Rubell, joined them in 1982 to help build the collection. Over the last several decades, the family has created exhibitions and developed museums to reflect the multi-generational family passion for discovering, engaging, and supporting many of today’s most compelling artists.
DESIGN
NICK RIVERA
CAMINERO (NICKY JAM)
INDUSTRY: ENTERTAINMENT
Nick Rivera Caminero, also known as Nicky Jam, is a charting, award-winning singer, songwriter, and actor. He is best known for hits such as “X,” “Travesuras,” “En la Cama,” “Te Busco,” “El Perdón,” “Hasta el Amanecer,” and “El Amante.” In 2018, he was named luxury Swiss watchmaker Hublot’s first Latin Music Ambassador, and he traveled with the brand to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Moscow, Russia, performing “Live it Up” with rapper Will Smith and singer Era Istrefi. Nicky Jam has also acted in the films XXX: Return of Xander Cage and Bad Boys for Life , and starred in and executive produced the Netflix biographical series Nicky Jam: El Ganador
KAROLINA KURKOVA & ARCHIE DRURY
COMPANY: GRYPH & IVYROSE
INDUSTRY: CREATIVES, ENTERTAINMENT, MODELING
Karolina Kurkova, the renowned supermodel, has been featured on the covers of some of the biggest fashion publications in the world, as well as major fashion campaigns with luxury brands like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and more. Kurkova pivoted her successful modeling career into entrepreneurship as the co-founder of Gryph & IvyRose, a wellness and lifestyle brand that formulates natural herbal blends for children, and in 2019, she debuted a collaboration with Cybex that includes strollers, a car seat, and baby carrier. Kurkova is married to Voices of Iraq film producer, real estate investor, and entrepreneur Archie Drury. He is a former Marine and a founder of the nonprofit, Fisher Island Medical Clinic.
GARY NADER
COMPANY: GARY NADER ART CENTRE AND NADER MUSEUM INDUSTRY: ART
For more than 40 years, Gary Nader has played an integral role in Miami’s presence in the art industry. As a leading Latin-American art expert, Nader has successfully disseminated information about Latin-American art, expanding the horizons for his artists and collectors. Nader is at the helm of the Gary Nader Art Centre, home to works and exhibitions by renowned artists like Basquiat, Lichtenstein, Matisse, Picasso, and more, spanning across Gary Nader Private Collection, the Exhibition Gallery, and the Sculpture Park. He is the founder of the Nader Art Museum Latin America (NAMLA), which showcases art and fosters knowledge through appreciation and reinterpretation of modern and contemporary art from Latin America and its diaspora.
KOBI KARP
COMPANY: KOBI KARP ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN
INDUSTRY: ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN
The designer paving the way for the present and future of Miami, Kobi Karp is the Founder and Principal of Kobi Karp Architecture and Interior Design, Inc., a fullservice architectural and interior design firm providing an array of services from large-scale, highrise condominium and hospitality projects to small-scale, low-rise residential projects. Karp began his career working on major hospitality and all-inclusive resort projects throughout the US. Today, his restoration design techniques have contributed to a renaissance in Miami Beach’s Art Deco District. Karp is a recognized American Institute of Architects member, with his firm recently being honored as Firm of The Year.
LUIS FONSI
INDUSTRY: ENTERTAINMENT
Luis Fonsi is an award-winning global artist and a leading Latin Music figure of his generation.
Fonsi has topped charts with songs like “Aquí Estoy Yo,” which won Song of the Year at the Latin Grammy Awards and three Billboard Latin Music Awards, and “Despacito.” In fact, “Despacito” is Fonsi’s biggest success to date, winning four Latin Grammy Awards, seven Billboard Latin Music Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, and three Grammy Award nominations, and the music video is the one of most-watched on YouTube, garnering over 7 billion views. Fonsi continues to make waves in the industry;he has broken six Guinness World Records and has sold more than 11 million records with “Despacito.”
N.O.R.E / NOREAGA
COMPANY: DRINK CHAMPS, MILITAINMENT BUSINESS INDUSTRY: ENTERTAINMENT
Legendary Queens rapper N.O.R.E has pivoted his music career to become the co-founder and cohost of one of the largest urban podcasts, Drink Champs, alongside Miami hop-hop pioneer DJ EFN. N.O.R.E., formerly Noreaga, first rose to prominence as one half of the East Coast hip-hop duo Capone-N-Noreaga, alongside fellow Queens-based rapper Capone. N.O.R.E. has released music under various record labels, including Penalty, Roc-La-Familia, Def Jam, and Babygrande Records. In June 2011, it was announced N.O.R.E partnered with fellow rapper Busta Rhymes’ Conglomerate label, where he released his 2013 album Student of the Game, issued under E1 Music. N.O.R.E. is also the CEO of his label imprint, Militainment Business.
PHARRELL WILLIAMS
COMPANY: THE NEPTUNES, YELLOW, BLACK AMBITION, HUMANRACE™
INDUSTRY: ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, FASHION
Pharrell Williams is a visionary recording artist, producer, songwriter, philanthropist, fashion designer, and entrepreneur. He holds prestigious awards, like 2010’s Billboard’s Producer of the Decade, 13 Grammy Awards, and a 2017 Academy Award nomination. As a fashion designer, he started the apparel brands Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream Williams partnered with David Grutman to open Swan and Bar Bevy and The Goodtime Hotel in Miami Beach. Philanthropy remains at the forefront of Williams’ priorities through his companies: YELLOW, a non-profit supporting youth education;Black Ambition, a non-profit initiative providing a bridge to success for Black and Latinx entrepreneurs;and Humanrace™, a company that empowers individuals in the pursuit of well-being.
MYLES SHEAR
COMPANY: PALM TREE CREW INDUSTRY: ENTERTAINMENT
Myles Shear is the CEO and co-founder of Palm Tree Crew, which consists of Palm Tree Management, Palm Tree Records, and Palm Tree Holdings. Shear guides a roster of award-winning multiplatinum talent, including record-breaking international superstars Kygo, Gryffin, Sam Feldt, Thomas Jack, Frank Walker, Forester, and influential songwriters Dreamlab and Petey Martin. Under Shear’s guidance as manager and confidant since 2012, Kygo has landed dozens of multiplatinum certifications, garnering 15 billion streams and selling out successive world tours, becoming the first artist to reach one billion streams on Spotify. Together, Shear and Kygo co-founded Palm Tree Management and aligned with RCA Records in a joint venture for Palm Tree Records.
SOPHIE TURNER & JOE JONAS
INDUSTRY: ENTERTAINMENT
Hollywood’s favorite couple are officially Miami locals, as they bought a home in Bay Point in early 2021. Joe Jonas is a singer, songwriter, and actor. Jonas rose to fame as a member of the iconic band, the Jonas Brothers, alongside his brothers, Kevin and Nick. Sophie (Turner) Jonas is an English actress that made her acting debut as Sansa Stark on the HBO epic fantasy television series, Game of Thrones for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. She is also a brand ambassador for the luxury fashion brand, Louis Vuitton. The two married in 2019 and now have two daughters together.
KATRINA, DON, AND DONAHUE, III PEEBLES
COMPANY: THE PEEBLES CORPORATION
INDUSTRY: REAL ESTATE
Don Peebles is the founder, Chairman, and CEO of The Peebles Corporation, a national real estate investment and development company with an $8 billion-dollar project portfolio and a pipeline spanning key markets in the nation. Donahue Peebles, III is the Executive Vice President of The Peebles Corporation and handles new acquisitions and business development, actively pursuing public and private real estate transactions for The Peebles Corporation. Katrina is responsible for the creative vision and direction of The Peebles Corporation’s design and marketing. In addition to her corporate role, Katrina currently sits on the board of directors for CARE Elementary School in Miami and is the Vice Chair of the New York City Mission Society.
DEVELOPERS
RICK ROSS
COMPANY: MAYBACH MUSIC GROUP
INDUSTRY: ENTERTAINMENT
William Leonard Roberts II, known professionally as Rick Ross, is a famed rapper. After releasing his first single, “Hustlin,” in 2006, Ross signed a multimillion-dollar deal with Jay-Z at Def Jam Recordings. His debut album, Port of Miami, earned a top spot on the US Billboard 200 chart with record sales. Outside of his solo career, Ross founded the record label Maybach Music Group in 2009, on which he released eight studio albums, including his tenth album, Port of Miami 2, which was released in August 2019 and peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 charts. Ross has also signed Meek Mill, Wale, and French Montana through the Maybach Music label.
TIMBALAND
COMPANY: MOSLEY MUSIC GROUP, VERZUZ, BEATCLUB INDUSTRY: ENTERTAINMENT
Born Timothy Z. Mosley, Timbaland is a multiplatinum Grammy-winning super-producer and was recently named by Billboard as No. 3 on a list of the 50 greatest producers of the 21st century. He is the CEO of Mosley Music Group, a successful independent record label, selling over 25 million albums and 40 million singles. Timbaland is also the co-founder of the worldwide media phenomenon startup, Verzuz, with producer Swizz Beatz, where they have achieved multiple honors, including ASCAP’s Voice of the Culture Award. He is also the founder of the music creator platform Beatclub, the premier global marketplace for connecting the music creator community with record labels, music publishers, and independent artists.
GIL DEZER
COMPANY: DEZER DEVELOPMENT
INDUSTRY: REAL ESTATE
An accomplished businessman and humanitarian, Gil Dezer is a real estate developer and one of the largest oceanfront property owners in Sunny Isles Beach. Dezer launched the Porsche Design Tower, a 60-story luxury tower, which introduced the Dezervator, a revolutionary automobile elevator lift system. He has launched marquee lifestyle brands, Residences by Armani/Casa and Hyde Midtown Suites and Residences, in exclusive partnerships with The Related Group. In 2021, Dezer announced plans for Bentley Residences, the world’s first Bentley Motors-branded luxury tower in Miami. Dezer is a proud supporter of local charities as he is one of the founders of the Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation, among others.
VLAD DORONIN
COMPANY: AMAN, OKO GROUP.
INDUSTRY: REAL ESTATE
Vlad Doronin is an international investor and real estate developer focused on luxury residential, commercial, and hospitality properties. As founder and CEO of leading real estate development firm, OKO Group, and owner, Chairman, and CEO of the world’s most preeminent resort brand, Aman, Doronin’s business portfolio spans the globe. OKO Group is currently developing several residential and commercial sites in Miami, including an Aman hotel and a limited number of Aman-branded residences on Miami Beach. With the launch of Janu, Aman’s sister hotel brand, Doronin continues to add value to the world’s most admired hospitality brand, with three new hotels in Tokyo, Montenegro, and AlUla in Saudi Arabia set to be completed in 2023.
ART FALCONE
COMPANY: ENCORE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND RESCORE PROPERTY CORP, FALCONE GROUP
INDUSTRY: REAL ESTATE
Art Falcone is the co-founding managing principal of Encore Capital Management and Rescore Property Corp., which includes master-planned communities, apartment complexes, retail centers, condominiums, townhomes, and hotels. Falcone is also the founder and Managing Principal of Miami Worldcenter, a project in the heart of downtown Miami with more than 15 million square feet of mixeduse space. As CEO and Chairman of Falcone Group, a vertically-integrated real estate and land development organization, Falcone established the company as an internationally recognized real estate corporation. Falcone has been a benefactor to various foundations and charities, including Crohn’s and Colitis National Foundation and SOS Children’s Village, among others.
JOEY GOLDMAN & JESSICA GOLDMAN SREBNICK
COMPANY: GOLDMAN PROPERTIES
INDUSTRY: REAL ESTATE
Power siblings Joey Goldman and Jessica Goldman Srebnick both sit on the board as co-chairs of Goldman Properties, a company that has revitalized numerous neighborhoods throughout the country, including Soho, Deep Ellum in Dallas, Miami Beach, and Wynwood. At a young age, Joey knew his career passion would follow his father’s (Tony Goldman) footsteps in real estate. Today, he continues to oversee acquisitions and the development of real estate for the company. Aside from Goldman Properties, Srebnick also serves as the founder and CEO of Goldman Global Arts, an organization that brings artists and clients together, and the Lead Curator for the internationally acclaimed street art museum, Wynwood Walls.
CHRISTY & DAVID MARTIN
COMPANY: TERRA
INDUSTRY: REAL ESTATE
Christy and David Martin’s passion for making a difference in their native South Florida has greatly impacted the corporate and philanthropic sectors. As CEO of Terra, one of South Florida’s leading real estate development companies, David and his firm are known for transforming neighborhoods through strategic and unexpected design, and the firm’s thoughtfully curated portfolio is valued at more than $8 billion, elevating quality of life and innovating the urban and suburban landscape with a keen eye toward resiliency and sustainability. The Martins also play an integral role in the community by supporting charitable organizations, including Miami Children’s Health Foundation benefitting Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Vizcaya Museums and Gardens, the Bass Museum, and more.
JORGE PÉREZ, JON PAUL “JP” PÉREZ, AND NICHOLAS PÉREZ
COMPANY: RELATED GROUP
INDUSTRY: REAL ESTATE
Jorge Pérez is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Related Group and has been at the forefront of South Florida’s complex urban evolution for over four decades. Set to answer the demands and desires of a new generation, Jorge’s two sons are also actively involved in the family business. Jon Paul “JP” Pérez serves as President of Development at Related Group and is responsible for driving the company into the future. A market maker himself, Jon Paul has personally spearheaded Related’s recent entrance into Miami’s popular Wynwood neighborhood. Nicholas Pérez serves as a Senior Vice President at Related Group and is involved across all facets of the firm, including the condominium, international development, market-rate rental, and affordable housing divisions.
RUSSELL W. GALBUT
COMPANY: CRESCENT HEIGHTS
INDUSTRY: REAL ESTATE
Russell W. Galbut currently serves as the Managing Principal of Crescent Heights, Chairman of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., and Chairman of GFO Investments, a private wealth management firm focusing on real estate development and investments such as hospitality operations. Galbut and Crescent Heights, one of America’s largest and most respected developers of quality residential apartments and condominiums, have been at the helm of the urban mixed-use real estate sector for over three decades, garnering an esteemed reputation. Galbut values giving back to the community and serves on numerous charitable boards, including the board of trustees for the Simon Wiesenthal Center and the advisory board for the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration.
DANIEL KODSI
COMPANY: ROYAL PALM COMPANIES (RPC), PARAMOUNT AND LEGACY HOTEL AND RESIDENCES
INDUSTRY: REAL ESTATE
Throughout his career, Daniel Kodsi has been credited for changing skylines with his award-winning projects. Kodsi has been at the helm of Royal Palm Companies (RPC), and under his leadership, RPC has developed over $3.5 billion in completed projects with over $2 billion in the pipeline. Kodsi founded Participant Capital as the capital arm of Royal Palm Companies and a vehicle to empower individual investors to participate in ground-up construction projects. Kodsi has created several branded residences, including his own brands, the PARAMOUNT and Legacy Hotel and Residences. He recently completed the internationally renowned PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter, which is the signature tower of the second largest masterplanned urban project in the US.
CAMILO MIGUEL JR.
COMPANY: MAST CAPITAL
INDUSTRY: REAL ESTATE
Camilo Miguel Jr. is the CEO of Mast Capital, overseeing the company’s investment strategy, risk management, and operations. Under Miguel’s keen expertise, extensive network, and leadership, Mast Capital is a leading investor and developer of high-end for-sale residential, hospitality, office, and retail projects, focusing on high barriers-to-entry markets. Before founding Mast, Miguel was the founder and President of Vertica Group and the co-founder of Clear Tile Group. A pillar of the Miami community, Miguel sits on the Board of Friends of the Underline, on the Real Estate Advisory Board at the University of Miami, and the Perez Art Museum Collectors Council.
ROBERT RIVANI
COMPANY: BLACK LION INVESTMENT GROUP
INDUSTRY: REAL ESTATE
Robert Rivani is an American entrepreneur, retail entertainment innovator, real estate visionary, and the President of Black Lion Investment Group. Inspired by Miami’s high-energy lifestyle, Black Lion presently focuses on entertainment endeavors for South Florida’s ever-expanding social scene. Through the company, Rivani has recently acquired the restaurant Amara at Paraiso, as well as Marea and Continuum — both high-profile restaurant spaces in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood — and a retail location at the SLS LUX tower, featuring the hot new restaurant Gekko, with famed restaurateur David Grutman. Rivani plans to invest another $100 million into South Florida in the next year as companies and individuals alike continue to relocate to the area from across the country.
MICHAEL SHVO
COMPANY: SHVO
INDUSTRY: REAL ESTATE
Michael Shvo is the founder, Chairman, and CEO of SHVO, and a leading real estate owner, investor, and developer of unique and innovative luxury and landmark properties, overseeing a portfolio of more than $8 billion, including residential, hospitality, and commercial space. Shvo leads the firm’s investment and transaction strategy, capital markets, site selection, design, and conceptualization, as well as collaborations with world-renowned architects, designers, and fashion brands, including Peter Marino, JeanMichel Gathy, and more. Shvo also pioneered the marriage of fashion and real estate with Armani Casa at 20 Pine Street. Shvo has a great passion for art, and in 2019, SHVO opened Les Lalanne at The Raleigh Hotel Gardens in Miami Beach.
BARRY STERNLICHT
COMPANY: STARWOOD CAPITAL GROUP
INDUSTRY: REAL ESTATE
A pioneer of the real estate industry, Barry Sternlicht is a true trailblazer. Sternlicht is the Chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital Group, the private alternative investment firm focused on global real estate, hotel management, oil and gas, and energy infrastructure. Sternlicht is also the Chairman of Starwood Property Trust, a leading diversified finance company. For the past three decades, Sternlicht has structured investments with an asset value of $235 billion+. In 2008, Sternlicht founded SH Group, his new hotel management company that owns and manages Baccarat Hotels & Resorts and 1 Hotel brands. Sternlicht also serves on the Board of Directors of The Estée Lauder Companies and the Real Estate Roundtable.
MANNY ANGELO VARAS
COMPANY: MV GROUP USA INDUSTRY: REAL ESTATE
Manny Angelo Varas is the visionary builder behind some of the most stunning homes built for billionaires, celebrities, and business leaders. As the CEO and Founder of MV Group USA, Varas develops multi-million dollar, custom-built homes for an elite and private international clientele and celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Lil Wayne, among others. Making international headlines, MV Group has elevated Miami’s profile as a destination home to the world’s most incredible private residences, recently selling a 9,000-square-foot home, Journey’s End, to the Bezos family. Varas is a state-licensed general contractor, roofing contractor, and real estate broker, as well as a LEED accredited professional, designated by the U.S Green Building Council.
ENTREPRENEURS
NICK ARISON
COMPANY: MIAMI HEAT
INDUSTRY: SPORTS
Nick Arison has grown up with the Miami Heat. Following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Ted Arison, one of the team’s original founders, and his father, Micky Arison, Nick is entering his 17th year as a full-time member of the Heat organization and his ninth as CEO. Under Arison’s leadership, the Heat has excelled on the court, as he was instrumental in the re-signing of Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem in 2010, as well as the acquisitions of LeBron James, Chris Bosh, and Mike Miller. Arison has evolved into the world of esports with the creation of HEAT Check Gaming, and serves on the Boards of the HEAT Charitable Fund, Project Medishare for Haiti, and The Buoniconti Fund.
JEFFREY SOFFER
COMPANY: FONTAINEBLEAU DEVELOPMENT
INDUSTRY: REAL ESTATE
Jeffrey Soffer is the Chairman and CEO of Fontainebleau Development, one of the country’s premier real estate development groups specializing in large-scale lifestyle developments within the hospitality, retail, residential, and commercial sectors. He has been dedicated to Fontainebleau Development’s growth for more than 25 years. Soffer led the $1 billion expansion and renovation of the company’s landmark Fontainebleau Miami Beach. The company’s portfolio also includes JW Marriott Turnberry Resort & Spa, Hilton Nashville Downtown, and the new JW Marriott Nashville. Soffer has created numerous South Florida residential landmarks, including Turnberry Ocean Colony, Porto Vita, Fontainebleau II, Fontainebleau III, Turnberry Village, SoLé Mia, and more.
ALIRIO TORREALBA
COMPANY: MG DEVELOPER
INDUSTRY: REAL ESTATE
Alirio Torrealba is the CEO of MG Developer, the developer behind Biltmore Square, among other high-end residential properties. As the most active developer in Coral Gables, he was named Business Leader of the Year by the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce in 2022. A philanthropist at heart, Torrealba is a proponent of the arts and a donor to the city’s Art in Public Places Public Art program. He is on the Board of Directors for the Coral Gables Museum, and his charitable work extends to the Coral Gables Community Foundation, as well as raising awareness for FundaHigado.
DJ KHALED
COMPANY: WE THE BEST MUSIC GROUP, THE WE THE BEST FOUNDATION
INDUSTRY: ENTERTAINMENT, PHILANTHROPY
DJ Khaled embodies an elevated level of musical greatness, entrepreneurial excellence, and cultural impact. As a Grammy award-winning multiplatinum artist achieving dozens of multi-platinum and gold certifications, DJ Khaled is unstoppable. To date, he has moved 20 million singles and six million albums, garnering over four billion streams. His thirteenth studio album is God Did which was released through We the Best Music and Epic Records with guest appearances from Drake, Jay-Z, and more. He is the founder of We The Best Music Group, a record label, management, publishing, and production company, and in-demand studio. As a committed philanthropist, he founded the 501(c)3 organization The We The Best Foundation, supporting underserved communities.
COMPANY: BOICH INVESTMENT GROUP
INDUSTRY: PRIVATE EQUITY
Wayne Michael Boich is the Chairman and CEO of the Boich Investment Group, leading all investment strategies in various industries, including real estate, mining, cannabis, telecommunications, financial services, and food and beverage. Boich Investment Group put on the largest padel tournament in US history with the Blockchain. com Miami Padel Open, showcasing the best players from around the world and positively impacting the community by donating close to $2 million to local causes. Boich and his wife, Cynthia, are extremely active in their philanthropic endeavors, continuously supporting charities locally and nationally, including the University of Miami, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Women of Tomorrow, Ohio State University, After-School All-Stars, The Make-A-Wish® Foundation, and more.
BRETT DAVID
COMPANY: PRESTIGE IMPORTS, RIDE2REVIVE
INDUSTRY: AUTOMOBILE, PHILANTHROPY
Brett David is the CEO of Prestige Imports, the world-renowned automotive dealership whose portfolio spans from Lamborghini Miami and Pagani of Miami to its most recent addition of Czinger Miami. His latest venture, Prestige Marine, provides nautical luxury through factory partnerships with Pardo Yachts, Tecnomar for Lamborghini, Iguana Yachts, and most recently, VanDutch America. David also opened Prestige Auto Spa in 2020 to keep Miami’s cars in pristine condition. As a Miami native, David is an avid supporter of his local community through his non-profit organization Ride2Revive, which provides supercar ridealongs to children who suffer from terminal illnesses.
GRANT CARDONE
COMPANY: CARDONE ENTERPRISES
INDUSTRY: ENTREPRENEUR
The ultimate multi-hyphenate businessman, Grant Cardone is the CEO of Cardone Enterprises and Cardone Capital, an international speaker, entrepreneur, author of The 10X Rule, and the creator of 21 best-selling business programs. Cardone also owns and operates seven privately held companies and a staggering $5.2 billion portfolio of multifamily properties. As one of the top marketers to watch, Cardone is also the founder of The 10X Movement and The 10X Growth Conference the largest business and entrepreneur conference in the world.
ANDREW DEFRANCESCO
COMPANY: SOL GLOBAL INVESTMENTS
INDUSTRY: PRIVATE EQUITY
Andrew DeFrancesco has become an industry thought leader with over 27 years of capital markets experience and a focus on private equity. He has played an integral role in several successes and turnarounds, including Jamba Juice in 2010 and the original American Apparel restructuring in 2011. DeFrancesco is the former partner and Executive Director of Kahala Corp, which was sold to MTY Food Group Inc in 2016 for over $400 million. He was one of the pioneers of the cannabis sector, and is now actively exiting with a shift to EV and Green Tech. He also has significant experience in the energy sector, having founded and served as Chairman for a number of companies such as Delavaco Energy Inc., APO Energy Inc., and P1 Energy Corp.
TOM GARFINKEL
COMPANY: MIAMI DOLPHINS, HARD ROCK STADIUM, FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX
INDUSTRY: SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT
Tom Garfinkel is the Vice Chairman, President, and CEO of the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium, and Managing Partner of the Formula 1 Crypto.Com Miami Grand Prix. Since his hire in 2013, Garfinkel has led the business turnaround of the Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium through privately funding a more than $550 million renovation of the 27-yearold stadium. He has also led several forward-thinking initiatives, like hosting the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Hard Rock Stadium and securing the bid for the 2020 Super Bowl, 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship game, and 2026 FIFA World Cup, among others.
Garfinkel serves on the board of the Dolphins Challenge Cancer, the National Football Foundation, and the Sports Management Advisory Board.
RODRIGO GARDUÑO
COMPANY: 54D
INDUSTRY: SPORTS, HEALTH, WELLNESS
Rodrigo Garduño is a former professional soccer player turned founder of human transformation program 54D, a high-intensity, multidisciplinary transformative training program. Throughout the pandemic, Garduño hosted daily live streaming workouts, reaching, on average, more than 30,000 devices connected to his IG Live sessions every day, as well as an estimated 150,000 additional users streaming the daily class videos. In July 2020, 54D launched a revolutionary online program, 54D ON, officially bringing the comprehensive training program to a global audience. Today, 54D has expanded with centers in Mexico, Colombia, Miami, Coral Gables, and later this year, New York City and Broward County.
WILLIAM DEAN
COMPANY: M.C. DEAN, INC.
INDUSTRY: TECH
William Dean is the CEO of M.C. Dean, Inc., a global engineering and systems integration firm specializing in cyber-physical solutions for mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. Integral in the South Florida community, his signature projects include the Miami Convention Center and Port Miami tunnel, among others. He is also behind the renovation of the S.S. Kresge estate, Terra Veritatis, on the Indian Creek waterfront, which has hosted some of Miami’s highest-profile happenings, from the Alec Monopoly party during Art Basel to a Bugatti event during the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix. His philanthropic endeavors include Little Lighthouse Foundation, the Global Empowerment Mission, and the Make-A-Wish® Foundation.
ARLENE & WAYNE CHAPLIN
COMPANY: SOUTHERN GLAZER’S WINE & SPIRITS
INDUSTRY: LIQUOR & WINE DISTRIBUTION
Wayne Chaplin serves as the CEO of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol and a multi-generational, family-owned company. Chaplin is involved in various philanthropic activities, including longtime support of the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University, named after the Chaplin family. Arlene is a passionate community leader known for her support of many organizations, including the American Cancer Society, Miami City Ballet, Mount Sinai Hospital, Pérez Art Museum Miami, Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program, and many others. Mrs. Chaplin is also involved in developing community-bettering initiatives such YogArt, a unique outdoor yoga experience.
KENNETH C. GRIFFIN
COMPANY: CITADEL INDUSTRY: FINANCE
Kenneth C. Griffin is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Citadel, a global alternative investment firm. He and his team also established Citadel Securities, one of the leading market makers in the world. Griffin has contributed more than $1.5 billion philanthropically, including catalytic giving to expand access to high-quality education at every level, advance medical research, reduce recidivism and violent crime, enhance public spaces, and to support our country’s cultural institutions. Griffin holds an A.B. in Economics from Harvard College and has served on several boards that reflect his commitment to driving upward mobility through economic and educational opportunities, and his passionate support for cultural institutions that enrich our lives and communities.
JOSH & MARJORIE HARRIS
COMPANY: 26NORTH PARTNERS, APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, HARRIS BLITZER SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
INDUSTRY: SPORTS, FINANCE, PHILANTHROPY, POWER COUPLE
Josh Harris is an investor, business leader, philanthropist, and the founder of 26North, a recently launched nextgeneration, multi-asset class alternatives platform that invests across a variety of strategies, including private equity, credit and insurance, and reinsurance solutions. Harris co-founded Apollo Global Management, the world’s secondlargest alternatives and largest alternative credit manager. Harris is also the founder and Managing General Partner of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment and the Managing Partner of the Philadelphia 76ers. With his wife Majorie, Harris founded Harris Philanthropies to advocate for youth and community development through equitable and inclusive investing in sports, enhanced wellness, and education. Marjorie is also the Chair of the Sixers Youth Foundation.
MARC LEDER
COMPANY: SUN CAPITAL PARTNERS INC.
INDUSTRY: FINANCE
Marc Leder is the co-CEO of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., a leading global private investment firm he co-founded with Rodger Krouse. With many years of experience in leveraged buyouts, investment banking, and business operations, Leder co-directs all the firm’s global investment activities, approves all capital commitments, and oversees the firm’s operations jointly with Krouse. Under his guidance, Sun Capital has invested in more than 475+ companies worldwide with revenues in excess of $50 billion across a broad range of industries and transaction structures. Leder is a Member of the International Counsel for the Museum Berggruen and sits on the Board of the Institute of Contemporary Arts at the University of Pennsylvania.
SERGEY PETROSSOV
COMPANY: VISTA GLOBAL HOLDING, JETSMARTER
INDUSTRY: TECHNOLOGY, PRIVATE AVIATION
Sergey Petrossov is a serial entrepreneur and investor, continually seeking ways to innovate industries. Petrossov actively invests in innovative companies and has founded multiple startups. He is most known for founding JetSmarter, a technology company that makes shared and private flights accessible. Within five years he grew the business large-scale, transporting over 200,000 passengers. In early 2019, JetSmarter was acquired by Vista Global Holding, the parent company of VistaJet and XOJET, in order to merge the companies and form the world’s largest air charter provider. When he is not flying around the globe, he resides in the South Florida area with his wife and two children.
JEFF RANSDELL
COMPANY: FUEL VENTURE CAPITAL, MAQUIA CAPITAL
INDUSTRY: TECHNOLOGY, VENTURE CAPITAL
Jeff Ransdell is a founding partner and the managing director of Fuel Venture Capital, and CEO of Maquia Capital Acquisition Corp, a SPAC listed on Nasdaq in 2021 (NASDAQ: MAQC). Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Miami, Fuel VC boasts a portfolio of 31 technology startups based across the globe. With headquarters in Miami and Latin America, Maquia Capital Acquisition Corp is a $175 million special purpose acquisition corporation targeting tech-focused middle market and emerging growth businesses in North America. Ransdell is a frequent guest on CNBC, Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg Television, TD Ameritrade, and Benzinga, and has been featured in notable publications for his “founder-focused, investordriven” mindset.
THOMAS KATO
COMPANY: MERCHANT HUB, ROCK 13 TEQUILA
INDUSTRY: FINANCE, TECH
Thomas Kato’s unparalleled entrepreneurship skills have helped shape his trailblazing career. Kato has commercial development properties, a worldwide trading company, Merchant Hub — a payment processing business — and the launch of his new brand, Rock 13 Tequila, on the horizon. Recently, the Harvard Business School alum has shifted his focus to the launch of Comet Cash, a multinational protocol that converts crypto to fiat without currency risk to the consumer or merchants. Believing that blockchain will play an integral role in our financial future, he is also investing in a blockchain platform for electronic health records (EHR) to build a global, cross-cloud network where the data can be accessible in seconds.
KEVIN O’LEARY
COMPANY: O’LEARY FUNDS, O’LEARY FINE WINES, O’LEARY FINANCIAL GROUP
INDUSTRY: TECHNOLOGY, ENTERTAINMENT
After Kevin O’Leary’s extraordinary success at SoftKey Software Products, the technology company he founded that sold software geared toward family education and entertainment, O’Leary eventually found himself on television, quickly becoming a sought-after host and personality on Discovery’s Project Earth, CBC’s Dragons’ Den, and ABC’s Shark Tank O’Leary has since launched O’Leary Funds, an investment fund company; O’Leary Fine Wines;and a best-selling book series on financial literacy. He founded O’Leary Financial Group, a group of brands and services that share O’Leary’s guiding principles. He is also an advocate of cryptocurrency, and is a strategic investor in the Vancouverbased decentralized finance platform WonderFi Technologies.
SHERVIN PISHEVAR
COMPANY: HYPERLOOP ONE, SHERPA CAPITAL
INDUSTRY: TECH, FINANCE
Shervin Pishevar is a venture capitalist, super angel investor, philanthropist, and an entrepreneurial force to be reckoned with. He is the co-founder and former Executive Chairman of Hyperloop One and a co-Founder and managing director of Sherpa Capital, a venture capital fund that has invested in forward-thinking companies including Airbnb, Uber, GoPuff, Cue Health, Slack, Robinhood, Munchery, and Postmates. As an angel investor, Pishevar has seeded more than 60 companies. Pishevar has also been an advocate of the Startup Visa Act, which would create a new type of two-year visa available to immigrant entrepreneurs.
MARC ROBERTS
COMPANY: WORLDWIDE ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS CORPORATION
INDUSTRY: REAL ESTATE, SPORTS
Marc Roberts made sports history in his early career as the first person to take a sports management company public on NASDAQ with Triple Threat Enterprises, followed by Worldwide Entertainment and Sports. He pivoted to real estate, and within a few years, he completed over $2 billion in condominium conversions. He co-founded Miami Worldcenter and is the co-founder and owner of Club E11EVEN, which launched E11EVEN Hotel and Residences and E11EVEN Beyond, garnering over $1 billion in sales. Charitable work is important to Roberts;in fact, in Alabama, June 5th is declared “Marc Roberts Day” in recognition of the largest single donation to Easter Seals for Alabama Special Camp for Children and Adults.
HOSPITALITY
DREW ROSENHAUS
COMPANY: ROSENHAUS SPORTS INDUSTRY: SPORTS
Drew Rosenhaus is the sports industry’s highest-grossing agent and owner of Miami-based sports agency, Rosenhaus Sports. Rosenhaus has negotiated over $7 billion of NFL contracts from the start of his career at 22 years old to the present day. He was the first sports agent to grace the cover of the iconic Sports Illustrated magazine, and became the youngest registered agent in the industry. He was recently featured on HBO’s Real Sports and Inside the NFL Currently, Rosenhaus resides in Miami Beach with his wife and two daughters. He spearheads multiple philanthropic endeavors throughout South Florida, including his Drew Rosenhaus Youth Football and Fitness Camp.
DAVID A. STEINBERG
COMPANY: ZETA GLOBAL INDUSTRY: TECHNOLOGY, MARKETING
David Steinberg is the CEO and Chairman of Zeta Global, which he co-founded with John Sculley, the former Apple CEO and Pepsi president. Zeta’s platform and data empower many of the world’s largest consumer brands to acquire, grow, and retain their customers at a substantially lower cost, and have been recognized by Forrester as the No.1 Leader above all other marketing clouds. The company went public on the NYSE in June 2021. A lifelong founder of businesses, Steinberg has sold four companies, taken two public, and dedicated 30+ years to helping shape the technology and marketing ecosystems
BOB ZANGRILLO
COMPANY: DRAGON GLOBAL INDUSTRY: TECH, REAL ESTATE, FINANCE
Over the last 25 years, Robert “Bob” Zangrillo has been a prominent figure in the tech industry, with significant roles as a Chairman, CEO, venture capital investor, active executive director, and advisor to high-growth companies. He is the founder, Chairman, and CEO of Dragon Global, one of the leading venture growth firms based on his investments in leading technology growth companies, including — but not limited to — Facebook, Twitter, and Uber technologies. With a remarkable track record in venture capital, he is a pioneer in the venture growth investment sector, leading some of the largest primary and secondary investments in the field. Throughout the last several years, Zangrillo has diversified into commercial real estate development, leading investments in emerging neighborhoods in Miami.
PHILIP GOLDFARB
COMPANY: FONTAINEBLEAU
INDUSTRY: HOSPITALITY
With over three decades of experience as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Hospitality Division of Fontainebleau, Philip Goldfarb oversees the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, JW Marriott Nashville, Hilton Nashville Downtown, and Fontainebleau Aviation. Goldfarb has been instrumental in numerous projects, including introducing new restaurant concepts and multi-million dollar renovations to various assets.
As a distinguished graduate of Florida International University’s Chaplain School of Hospitality, Goldfarb held the esteemed position of Chair of the Dean’s Council. He was also recognized by the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce with the “Excellence in Tourism Award.”
JEAN-FRANÇOIS SBERRO
COMPANY: Hublot
INDUSTRY: Watches
Jean-François Sberro has been leading the rapid expansion of Hublot North America as its President for nearly a decade, placing the brand at the forefront of sports, fashion, art, and popular culture in the American and Canadian markets. Generating sustainable growth and boutique expansion for Hublot, 2022 is shaping up to be another record sales year for the brand, which has its US headquarters in Miami. Sberro remains committed to expanding the brand credentials of Hublot in North America, and this December will again host the annual ‘Hublot Loves Art’ Miami Art Basel party in celebration of the 2022 FIFA™ World Cup and Hublot’s long-standing art affinity.
SEAN WOLFINGTON
COMPANY: THE WOLFINGTON COMPANIES
INDUSTRY: TECHNOLOGY, REAL ESTATE, MOBILITY & FILM
Chairman of The Wolfington Companies, Sean Wolfington is a serial entrepreneur in technology, the automotive industry, marketing, and film, who built and sold twelve tech companies. Wolfington was recognized as “Entrepreneur of the Year” by Ernst & Young, and he received the Legacy Award from the National Council for Adoption in 2007, the President’s Service Award in 2008, and the Tony Bennett Exploring the Arts Award in 2012. In addition, he serves on the board of The Playing for Change Foundation and founded The Wolfington Charitable Foundation, which enables bright futures for at-risk children through sports, the arts, and wellness programs.
ROBERT ZARCO
COMPANY: ZARCO EINHORN SALKOWSKI, P.A INDUSTRY: LAW
Robert Zarco is the founding partner of the law firm Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A., and has made an indelible mark on the community, clients, and the practice of franchise law on a National and International scale. For over 35 years, Zarco, commonly referred to as the ‘Franchise King,’ has been at the forefront of protecting the legal rights and interests of franchisees. Zarco was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Association of Franchisees & Dealers, Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America National Trial Lawyers Honor Society, and “Lawyer of the Year” in Franchise by Best Lawyers of America©, among others. Zarco is also an avid yachtsman, amateur chef, philanthropist, and community leader.
DAVID & ISABELA GRUTMAN
COMPANY: GROOT HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY: HOSPITALITY
A native Floridian, David Grutman founded Groot Hospitality in Miami, known for creating immersive experiential venues across a unique portfolio of restaurants, hotels, bars, and nightclubs, with restaurants like Gekkō, Komodo, Swan, The Key Club, and Papi Steak, and nightlife venues like LIV and Story. Grutman also founded The Goodtime Hotel in Miami Beach alongside Pharrell Williams. His new project, Somewhere Else, will be Groot Hospitality’s first resort, arriving in 2024 on Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas. His wife, Isabela Rangel Grutman, is a global philanthropist, clothing and jewelry designer, creative brand advisor, model, style influencer, and full-time mother. In 2022, Isabela launched her surname-eponymous clothing line, Rangel, and jewelry line, ISA.
JOHN KUNKEL
COMPANY: 50 EGGS HOSPITALITY GROUP
INDUSTRY: HOSPITALITY
John Kunkel, the renowned restaurateur and founder of 50 Eggs Hospitality Group, continues to set the tone for the restaurant industry with an unrivaled acumen for innovation and game-changing culinary concepts. Through 50 Eggs Hospitality Group, Kunkel has built an empire of 16 thriving restaurants and five highly anticipated properties under development. Kunkle’s 50 Eggs Hospitality Group includes James Beard Foundation Awardnominated Yardbird, Latin-American concept CHICA in collaboration with celebrity chef Lorena Garcia, and his newest concept WAKUDA, a modern Japanese concept in collaboration with two Michelin Star Chef Tetsuya Wakuda, with locations in Singapore and Las Vegas.
MATHIEU MASSA
COMPANY: MASSA INVESTMENT GROUP AND MR. HOSPITALITY MIAMI
INDUSTRY: HOSPITALITY
Mathieu Massa has been at the forefront of European-style luxury supper clubs in South Florida for over a decade. Following an impressive career within the culinary scene in Europe, Massa came to the United States with a mission to bring the European culinary and entertainment culture to Miami. With his 30+ years of combined experience in the food and beverage industry, plus a remarkable portfolio of real estate holdings and investments, Massa founded Mr. Hospitality, a fully-integrated hospitality management group that conceptualizes, owns, and operates acclaimed restaurants and five-star nightlife destinations in Miami. His world-renowned venues include Baoli, Marion, and El Tucán.
LEE BRIAN SCHRAGER
COMPANY: SOUTHERN GLAZER’S WINE AND SPIRITS, LLC
INDUSTRY: HOSPITALITY
Lee Brian Schrager is the Senior Vice President, Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility at Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC. He is recognized for creating the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach and New York City Wine & Food Festivals, which have raised over $40 million for charity to date. As a true food and beverage connoisseur, Schrager is also the author of three esteemed cookbooks. In addition, he serves on the Board of Trustees for the Pérez Art Museum Miami and the Board of Directors for Food Bank For New York City.
JEFF ZALAZNICK
COMPANY: MAJOR FOOD GROUP INDUSTRY: ENTREPRENEURS, HOSPITALITY
Visionary restaurateur Jeff Zalaznick has relentlessly forged a path in the hospitality industry, establishing the impenetrable powerhouse hospitality company, Major Food Group, alongside co-founders Mario Carbone and Rich Torrisi. For the past decade, Zalaznick has cemented his reputation as one of the world’s most accomplished and innovative restaurateurs, creating a range of concepts that have become icons and household names. The company now boasts a portfolio of more than 40 restaurants, private clubs, and hotels, from New York to Paris.
DIEGO & GISELA LOWENSTEIN
COMPANY: LIONSTONE DEVELOPMENT
INDUSTRY: HOSPITALITY, REAL ESTATE
Diego Lowenstein has been part of his family’s international business interests for over 30 years. As the CEO of Lionstone, best known for The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach and The Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour, as well as signature developments including the EPIC Hotel & Residence, Lowenstein has led the 56-year-old familyentrepreneurial firm to new heights. In the past decade alone, Lionstone has entitled, converted, and developed over 3,000 hotel rooms and over 3.5 million square feet of real estate projects. In addition to his business ventures, Lowenstein is involved in various philanthropic and professional organizations. Gisela Lowenstein is an executive coach and trusted advisor specializing in family businesses.
KEITH & EVELYN MENIN
COMPANY: MENIN HOSPITALITY
INDUSTRY: HOSPITALITY, ENTREPRENEUR
Keith Menin is a hospitality entrepreneur creatively innovating the industry. Menin’s rapidly expanding portfolio of acclaimed hotels, restaurants and custom-designed luxury homes throughout the country has defined his career over the last 15 years in South Florida. After graduating from Cornell University, he joined forces with his cousin, Jared Galbut, to form Menin Hospitality, the Miami-based hospitality and design firm behind successful restaurant and lounge brands like Bodega. Menin’s passion for luxury home design, combined with his dedicated Menin Homes design and development team, has led him to grow the business with over $200 million in properties in the last five years. His wife, Evelyn Menin, is the director of interior design for the firm, creating incredible custom designs and furnishing layouts for interior design clients.
ALEX PIREZ
COMPANY: MOCCA GROUP
INDUSTRY: HOSPITALITY
Born and raised in South Florida, Alex Pirez is a serial entrepreneur with interests that span across multiple industries. Currently, Pirez upholds the role as the founder and CEO of Mocca Group, a South Florida luxury home and commercial development firm responsible for some of the city’s most impressive properties and world-class projects. In addition to founding Mocca Construction and Mocca Realty, Pirez is an investor in some of Miami’s most influential lifestyle and hospitality businesses and concepts, such as Billionaire Boys Club, Komodo, Swan, Key Club, Gekko, The Goodtime Hotel, and Major Food Group’s expansion in Miami, with ventures including Carbone, ZZ’s Club, Dirty French Steakhouse, and the soon-to-open Contessa in the Miami Design District.
MARIO CARBONE
COMPANY: MAJOR FOOD GROUP
INDUSTRY: HOSPITALITY
Famed chef Mario Carbone started Major Food Group, or MFG, alongside Jeff Zalaznick and Rich Torissi. In a little over a decade, he has become a powerhouse with over 40 highly acclaimed restaurants around the globe, including Carbone’s namesake concept, Carbone, which redefined the midcentury Italian restaurant for a new era. MFG has pioneered a celebratory style of dining, developed dynamic new concepts across genres, and maintained a reputation for uncommon consistency. Carbone has developed a special interest in creative direction — overseeing graphic design, curating music and wardrobe, selecting china and glassware, and the creation of his newest business ventures: Our Lady of Rocco and Carbone Fine Foods.
ROMAIN ZAGO
COMPANY: MYNT LOUNGE, MYN-TU, MAINRŌ INDUSTRY: HOSPITALITY
Hospitality connoisseur Romain Zago has dominated Miami’s hospitality scene, creating innovative boutique nightlife experiences that blend the striking elements of club culture, architecture, design, and fine dining into Miami Beach’s premier nightlife destinations at Mynt Lounge and Myn-tu. He recently made a career power move, expanding the brand and venturing to Los Angeles to debut his latest supper club concept, MainRō, which opened its doors in early 2022. Prior to his hospitality career, Zago worked around the world as a top model for over eight years. Now with three highly-successful venues in Miami and Los Angeles, Zago has become a force to be reckoned with within the hospitality world with no signs of slowing down.
PHILANTHROPISTS
SHAREEF MALNIK & GABRIELLE ANWAR
COMPANY: THE FORGE, FORGE LEGACY INVESTMENTS, GREYHAWK CAPITAL, SONRISA RUM
INDUSTRY: HOSPITALITY, FINANCE, ENTERTAINMENT
Shareef Malnik and Gabrielle Anwar are true pillars in the Miami community. Malnik has been the Chairman of the Board Emeritus of Make-A-Wish® and Chairman of the InterContinental® Miami Make-A-Wish® Ball for 17 years running. Malnik hosts the InterContinental Miami Make-AWish® Ball with his wife, Gabrielle Anwar, who has helped raise millions of dollars for wishes in her own right. As a savvy entrepreneur, he is the Chairman and co-Managing Partner of leading investment firm, Greyhawk Capital, CEO of Forge Legacy Investments, and co-CEO of Sonrisa Rum. As an esteemed actor, writer, and filmmaker, Anwar has starred in over 45 film and television performances across Europe and the US, including her breakout film Scent of a Woman, alongside Al Pacino.
WHITNEY KROENKE SILVERSTEIN
COMPANY: PLAYING FOR CHANGE MOVEMENT, PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION
INDUSTRY: PHILANTHROPY
Whitney Kroenke Silverstein is an impact leader, producer, and philanthropist. As the co-Founder of the Playing For Change Movement and co-Founder and President of the Playing For Change Foundation, she aims to aid musicians and their communities across the globe. She has fostered the growth of the movement from a series of critically acclaimed documentaries into the Playing For Change Foundation 501(c)(3), 17 music and art schools across 14 countries, various global initiatives, and a prominent content channel with over one billion views. A longtime advocate and participant in the arts, Whitney holds a Bachelor of Speech in Theater from Northwestern University.
KENNETH & KATHRYN
CHENAULT
INDUSTRY: PHILANTHROPY
Kenneth and Kathryn Chenault lead by example. An American business executive, Kenneth was the CEO and Chairman of American Express until 2018. He served on the board of directors at Airbnb and Facebook, and today, he is on the board of Berkshire Hathaway, replacing Bill Gates. He is the chair of the Advisory Council for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, and NCAA’s Board of Governors. Kathryn has devoted many years to supporting the arts, as well as educational and health care institutions. She serves on several board of directors, including The Hospital for Special Surgery and The Studio Museum in Harlem, among others. Together, they are founding donors to the Art for Justice Fund.
MICHAEL CAPPONI
COMPANY: GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT MISSION
INDUSTRY: PHILANTHROPY, HOSPITALITY, REAL ESTATE, AND ENTERTAINMENT
Michael Capponi is known as one of the key pioneers in shaping the popularity and growth of Miami Beach. Over the past 30 years, Capponi has been a leading force in the hospitality and entertainment industries and one of the most accomplished residential real estate developers in South Florida. After retiring from the private sector, Capponi now brings the skills of his prior endeavors to his philanthropic work in Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), an international organization disrupting the disaster sector through innovative, efficient, and modernized systems. Capponi has guided GEM to yield effective results, reaching hundreds of thousands of beneficiaries worldwide, and has distributed hundreds of millions of dollars in supplies.
DJ IRIE
COMPANY: IRIE MUSIC, CORP., IRIE FOUNDATION INDUSTRY: ENTERTAINMENT, PHILANTHROPY
As Miami’s most beloved DJ, DJ Irie serves as the official DJ to Jamie Foxx and the three-time NBA world champion Miami Heat, and has performed at esteemed events like VH1’s Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam. DJ Irie is a philanthropic entrepreneur who has created the annual IRIE WEEKEND, which benefits the IRIE FOUNDATION & Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami. Irie has also profoundly impacted other charities close to his heart, like Make-A-Wish®, The Special Olympics, and the Udonis Haslem Foundation, to name a few. In 2022, the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce recognized Irie’s charitable contributions with the Jan Pfeiffer Distinguished Service Award.
AL & NANCY MALNIK
COMPANY: THE FORGE
INDUSTRY: HOSPITALITY, PHILANTHROPY
Throughout his career, Al Malnik has been called a “visionary” and a “Renaissance man” — for good reason. From humble beginnings, he began his road to success as an attorney and evolved into a creative entrepreneur with success as a developer, financier, investor, restaurateur (founder of The Forge restaurant), and hotelier, just to name a few. As lifetime benefactors, Al and Nancy Malnik have been involved with Make-A-Wish® for 25 years, making an indelible mark on the foundation. In addition, their contributions to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston through the Al and Nancy Malnik Family AML Research Fund have made significant breakthroughs possible in reducing acute myelogenous leukemia.
ALONZO MOURNING
COMPANY: MOURNING FAMILY FOUNDATION
INDUSTRY: PHILANTHROPY, SPORTS
Alonzo Mourning is the founder of Mourning Family Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) public fundraising foundation created to inspire others through advocacy, education, and enrichment services. Mourning opened the Overtown Youth Center in South Florida in 2003 to help innercity youth and citizens. Through the leadership of his wife Tracy, Mourning supports the Honey Shine Mentoring Program, empowering young girls. Mourning has received numerous awards like the NBA’s J. Walter Kennedy Sportsmanship Award and The Children’s Trust Excellence Award for Public Policy, among others. After a successful 15-year NBA career, Mourning was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2014.
POWER COUPLES
ANTHONY SHRIVER
COMPANY: BEST BUDDIES INTERNATIONAL
INDUSTRY: PHILANTHROPY
Influenced by his family’s commitment to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, Anthony Kennedy Shriver founded Best Buddies® International in 1989 to foster one-to-one friendships between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as down syndrome and autism. Today, Best Buddies® positively impacts more than one million individuals globally, with programs in all 50 states and 47 countries. Through Shriver’s stewardship, Best Buddies® has grown into a leading nonprofit with increasing international reach across six continents. Earlier this year, Shriver launched Best Buddies Living: Miami in partnership with the University of Miami to provide an integrated living experience for people with and without disabilities to live independently in a dynamic environment.
CRAIG ROBINS & JACKIE SOFFER
COMPANY: DACRA DEVELOPMENT, TURNBERRY
INDUSTRY: ART/DESIGN, REAL ESTATE, DEVELOPMENT
Craig Robins and Jackie Soffer have mastered the art of innovation. Robins is the founder, CEO, and President of Darca Development and co-owner of Design Miami, with a focus on real estate development that has a transformative effect on communities and business sectors, including the Miami Design District (MDD). The MDD inspired the creation of Design Miami/ and Design Miami/ Basel, design fairs in partnership with Art Basel, MCH Swiss Exhibition. Soffer is the Chairman and CEO of Turnberry, the dynamic real estate company behind the 800-key hotel connected to the Miami Beach Convention Center, currently being developed in partnership with the Terra Group and Aventura Mall. Both are avid art collectors and integrate culture into their projects.
LOUIS & ANGELA BIRDMAN
COMPANY: BIRDMAN REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, 1000 GROUP
INDUSTRY: REAL ESTATE, PHILANTHROPY
Louis and Angela Birdman’s mission is to make a positive impact on their community while transforming Miami’s skyline. As the founder of Birdman Real Estate Development and the 1000 Group, Louis has designed and developed projects for the last three decades. Most recently, he completed one of Miami’s most iconic residential buildings, One Thousand Museum, designed by the late Dame Zaha Hadid. The Birdmans are active community members and have served as chairs of JCS 2021 Milk and Honey, among others. Angela founded Walk In Style for the Animals and is on several boards, including Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Miami Summer Music Festival, and has volunteered for decades as a godparent at JAFCO.
EDGARDO & ANA CRISTINA DEFORTUNA
COMPANY: FORTUNE INTERNATIONAL GROUP
INDUSTRY: REAL ESTATE
Fortune International Group President and CEO Edgardo Defortuna founded the company in 1983, and in 1998 he and his wife, Ana Cristina, launched their luxury-development division. Today, Fortune is a leading Miamibased full-service real estate firm recognized throughout South Florida, Latin America, and Europe as an industry trailblazer in high-end luxury real estate. With 20 offices worldwide and over 1000 agents, Fortune’s portfolio has evolved to encompass stellar developments, including Jade Residences at Brickell Bay, Jade Beach, Jade Ocean, Auberge Beach Residences & Spa Fort Lauderdale, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach, Jade Signature, and most recently, The RitzCarlton Residences Pompano Beach, and The St. Regis Residences, Sunny Isles Beach, and Nexo Residences.
BARRY & MISSY SKOLNICK
COMPANY: BLS ASSET MANAGEMENT
INDUSTRY: REAL ESTATE, PHILANTHROPY
Barry Skolnick has built a thriving career in real estate while supporting his philanthropic endeavors. He is the President and CEO of BLS Asset Management and managing member of BLS Realty. After assuming the presidency of the Skolnick Family Charitable Trust, he followed his parent’s philanthropic interest in supporting scientific research. He is also a chairman of the Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami and a co-chairman of the Police Relations Foundation. He serves on multiple boards, including the Make-A-Wish® Foundation in Southern Florida, the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County, and more. Skolnik is also an avid collector of fine art and cars.
MARC & JENNIFER BELL
COMPANY: TERRAN ORBITAL, ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT, BELL BEACHWEAR
INDUSTRY: FINANCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENTERTAINMENT, FASHION
Marc and Jennifer Bell are serial entrepreneurs whose success spans over 30 years and five unicorns. Marc is the co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of pioneering aerospace and defense satellite manufacturer Terran Orbital. Marc also produced two Tony Awardwinning Broadway shows: Jersey Boys and August Osage County. In addition, he co-founded mortgage powerhouse Armour Residential REIT. Jennifer is the Founder and CEO of Bell Beachwear, a swimwear and resort brand dedicated to empowering women as her designs are inclusive. Together, Marc and Jennifer are involved in numerous philanthropic initiatives;Marc is a member of many non-profit boards, including New York University and SOS Children’s Villages Florida, among others.
UGO & SARA COLOMBO
COMPANY: CMC GROUP & NEST
INDUSTRY: REAL ESTATE, FASHION
Veteran real estate developer Ugo Colombo has played a pioneering role in the transformation of Downtown Miami’s skyline over the last 20 years. Ugo and his firm, CMC Group, have developed some of the most iconic luxury properties in South Florida — including Brickell Flatiron, the firm’s latest condominium tower on the rise in the Downtown Brickell Financial District, as well as the multi-story expansion of The Collection in Coral Gables that includes a new 500,000 square-foot Jaguar Land Rover dealership.. His wife Sara’s interior design shop, Nest, specializes in highstyle products for the home presented with a European flair reflective of her innate sense of style.
EMILIO & GLORIA ESTEFAN
COMPANY: ESTEFAN ENTERPRISES, GLORIA ESTEFAN FOUNDATION
INDUSTRY: ENTERTAINMENT, HOSPITALITY, PHILANTHROPY
Gloria and Emilio Estefan are the ultimate entertainment power couple. She’s an international superstar who has sold over 100 million albums worldwide and, together with her husband, Emilio, has won 26 Grammy awards. Emilio is a musician and producer behind the success of many famed music artists, as well as an entrepreneur, owning and operating seven restaurants, two hotels, and an internationally recognized publishing company. They’ve been inducted into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame as well as honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom — the first time in history the honor was bestowed upon a couple. The duo is also actively involved in the betterment of their community through the Gloria Estefan Foundation.
LUIS GARCIA-FANJUL & JUDITH KAMPS-GARCIA
COMPANY: GRUPO IUSA, S.A., BROT GEGEN NOT
INDUSTRY: MANUFACTURING, PHILANTHROPY
Luis Garcia-Fanjul is the COO of Grupo IUSA, S.A., a worldwide company boasting more than $8 billion in annual revenues and employing over 25,000 people. They specialize in the electrical manufacturing sector, fabricating more than 6,000 different products. The company is also a worldwide leader in developing and manufacturing smart electrical, water, and gas metering systems. Garcia-Fanjul’s wife, Judith KampsGarcia, devotes her time to her family’s foundation, Brot gegen Not, a global organization with a mission to provide a future for children and adolescents everywhere who suffer from the effects of hunger, poverty, and unemployment. Kamps-Garcia brought Brot gegen Not to Miami in 2018.
EDDIE & KINGA LAMPERT
COMPANY: ESL INVESTMENTS
INDUSTRY: FINANCE, PHILANTHROPY
Edward Lampert is the founder, Chairman and CEO of ESL Investments. Since 1988, ESL Investments has managed funds that have made major, long-term investments in companies that include Autonation, Autozone, Lands’ End, Kmart, and Sears Holdings. Kinga serves as co-chair of the board of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, the largest private foundation worldwide supporting breast cancer research. Together, they founded the Lampert Foundation in 2006, an organization with an emphasis on free markets, individual liberty, education, and health care. Locally in Miami, they are active supporters of Miami City Ballet, the Institute of Contemporary Art, the Bass Museum, Breakthrough Miami, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Fairchild Garden, and Best Buddies.
MICHAEL & NIKKI SIMKINS
COMPANY: E11EVEN VODKA, E11EVEN, AND LION DEVELOPMENT GROUP
INDUSTRY: REAL ESTATE, PHILANTHROPY
Michael Simkins is the owner of E11EVEN Partners, the company behind the high-profile E11EVEN Miami nightclub (as well as the E11EVENHotel, E11EVEN Vodka, E11EVEN Crypto, and E11EVEN Sound, an audio equipment venture). Simkins has evolved the company beyond a hospitality firm into a lifestyle brand. He is also the President and CEO of Lion Development Group. Nikki Simkins is the CEO of E11EVEN Vodka, where she is the visionary behind the brand, creating a product that embodies the spirit of Miami. With deep South Florida roots, the Simkins family is highly respected for supporting collaborative, communitybased projects that drive sustainable economic growth and bring global visibility to the region.
DEVON WINDSOR & JONATHAN BARBARA
COMPANY: DEVON WINDSOR SWIM, ALEXIS
INDUSTRY: FASHION
Perhaps Miami’s most stylish couple, Devon Windsor and Jonathan Barbara are a fashion dream team. A renowned international supermodel, Windsor has graced the runways of Fendi, Tom Ford, and Chanel, among others, and has appeared in top fashion publications. She then catapulted her wildly successful modeling career into starting her namesake swimwear line, Devon Windsor. Barbara is also in the fashion industry, as the CEO and Art Director of the contemporary fashion label Alexis, which just opened a new storefront in the Miami Design District. The two recently added “parent” to their impressive list of accolades as they welcomed their first child in 2021, Enzo Elodie Barbara.
PHILLIP AND PATRICIA FROST
COMPANY: OPKO HEALTH, INC., FROST MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
INDUSTRY: PHARMACEUTICALS, PHILANTHROPY
Dr. Phillip and Patricia Frost are generous supporters of education, science, and the arts, and are renowned collectors. They endowed the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami and were the lead donors for the Frost Art Museum at Florida International University. They also serve as the lead donors of the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Downtown Miami’s Museum Park. As a result of a transformative $100 million gift, the Frost Institute of Chemistry and Molecular Science (FICMS) is the first one within a group of synergistic research institutes to be coordinated under the umbrella of the Frost Institutes for Science and Engineering at the University of Miami.
BRENT SAUNDERS & DANIELA BOTERO
COMPANY: BEAUTY HEALTH COMPANY
INDUSTRY: PHARMACEUTICALS
Power couple Brent Saunders and Daniela Botero are no strangers to the health and beauty industries. Saunders has been at the helm of the health and pharmaceutical industry for years, as he is currently the Executive Chairman of The Beauty Health Company, and prior to that, was co-founder and Chairman of Vesper Healthcare Acquisitions Corp. He is also the former Chairman, President and CEO of Allergan, having previously served as CEO and President of Forest Laboratories, Inc., prior to its acquisition. He is also a member of the Executive Committee of Mt. Sinai Medical Center. Daniela Botero is a model and actress, taking on notable roles in Fearless Heart and Run Coyote Run, among others. She is also set to launch a new organic skincare line, Identity Beauty.
JOHN O. UTENDAHL & RADMILA LOLLY
INDUSTRY: FINANCE, ENTERTAINMENT
John Utendahl and Radmila Lolly are integral members of the Miami community. Today, Utendahl is Chairman of Global Corporate and Investment Bank and Chairman of the Executive Committee of Bank of America. Prior to his current position, Utendahl had quite an impressive career as the owner of the Utendahl Group — one of the largest African American-owned investment banking groups in the United States — as well as the Vice Chairman at Deutsche Bank Americas. Lolly, the ultimate entertainment multi-hyphenate and tastemaker, is a singer, composer, and the sole designer and owner of her couture fashion house Eltara Casata by Radmila Lolly. Her music has charted on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs, and her stunning designs have been seen on celebrities like Bebe Rexha, Gayle King, and more.
CAROLINE WOZNIACKI AND DAVID LEE
INDUSTRY: SPORTS
Caroline Wozniacki is a former No.1 world-ranked female tennis player with 30 WTA titles under her belt. As one of the most influential women in international sports, Wozniacki has covered multiple magazine covers with profound features. After retiring in 2020, Wozniacki started the #AdvantageHers campaign to help spread awareness surrounding Rheumatoid Arthritis, a disease she lives with daily. Wozniacki is married to NBA world champion David Lee, who won a championship in 2015 with the Golden State Warriors. He is also a two-time All-Star. Lee splits his time in the US between New York and Miami’s Fisher Island with Wozniacki and their new daughter, Olivia..
MEGAN KASPAR
COMPANY: RED DAO, FIRSTLIGHT
INDUSTRY: TECH
Megan Kaspar is a technology investor, fashion-tech entrepreneur, and cultural pioneer. She is a founding member of Red DAO, the world’s first digital fashion-focused DAO, investing in emerging opportunities from dematerialized fashion and apparel trends powered by blockchain technology. She is a co-founder and Managing Director at FirstLight, a privately held digital asset, blockchain agnostic investment, and incubation firm. She actively advises projects and brands to assist in implementing blockchain-based augmented reality, artificial intelligence-generated digital fashion, and phygital products embedded with NFC-chip-enabling Wear 2 Earn activations and compensation mechanisms. She was the first person to wear NFT digital fashion on live broadcast TV during a Yahoo! Finance segment.
JOHN H. RUIZ
COMPANY: MSP RECOVERY/ LIFEWALLET, CIGARETTE RACING TEAM
INDUSTRY: TECHNOLOGY, LAW
Billionaire, entrepreneur, attorney, and businessman John H. Ruiz is the founder and CEO of MSP Recovery/ LifeWallet — responsible for taking the nation’s leading healthcare data-tech company (MSPR) public with a value of $32.6 Billion. He’s the architect behind the business and IT platforms, and also leads the legal recovery strategy. Nationally recognized as one of America’s preeminent trial lawyers, Ruiz is honored annually as one of the lawyers of Distinction’s Power Lawyers and has been named DBR’s “Florida Trailblazer.” He owns Cigarette Racing Team, the legendary performance boat manufacturer, and was recently dubbed “The NIL King” by ESPN for innovating NIL strategies to successfully promote MSP’s LifeWallet platform.
FRANCIS X. SUAREZ
INDUSTRY: GOVERNMENT, TECHNOLOGY
Francis X. Suarez is the 43rd mayor of Miami and the first mayor born in the city. Committed to building an inclusive Miami that lasts forever, Mayor Suarez has implemented the integration of climate adaptive policies, Web 3.0 technology, and a free-market approach to all facets of government as part of his Miami Forever Agenda. Mayor Suarez introduced affordable housing reforms — Miami For-Everyone — that leverage federal opportunity zones with the activation of underutilized land to the supply and overall access to affordable housing. Mayor Suarez has championed the development of Miami’s tech economy through Venture Miami, along with initiatives that connect education and job training to Miami’s new emerging economic sectors, such as Fintech, Medtech, and Greentech.
PETER THIEL
COMPANY: PAYPAL, PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES & FOUNDERS FUND
INDUSTRY: TECH
Peter Andreas Thiel is a tech power player dominating the Miami scene. As an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and political activist, Thiel has been involved in several revolutionary companies. He is the co-founder of PayPal, the Founder of Clarium Capital, a global macro hedge fund, and the co-Founder of Palantir Technologies, a big data analysis company — to name a noteworthy few. In 2005, he launched Founders Fund with PayPal partners Ken Howery and Luke Nosek. Thiel was also the first outside investor in Facebook when he acquired a 10.2% stake for $500,000 in 2004. Thiel gives back to the community through the Thiel Foundation, where he governs grantmaking bodies and funds nonprofit research into artificial intelligence, life extension, and seasteading.
SAMUEL BANKMANFRIED
COMPANY: FTX
INDUSTRY: TECH
Samuel Bankman-Fried is an American entrepreneur, billionaire, and investor who is leading the Miami tech scene into the future. He is the founder and CEO of FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange, and FTX.US, its US affiliate. As of February 2022, the exchange has over one million users. He also manages assets through Alameda Research, a quantitative cryptocurrency trading firm he founded in October 2017. Bankman-Fried is an avid supporter of effective altruism and pursues earning to give as an altruistic career. He is a member of Giving What We Can and plans to donate the great majority of his wealth to effective charities throughout his life.
KEITH RABOIS
COMPANY: FOUNDERS FUND, OPENSTORE
INDUSTRY: FINANCE, TECH
Keith Rabois has an unparalleled track record as an entrepreneur, executive, and investor. He is a general partner at Founders Fund, and led the first institutional investments in DoorDash and Affirm, and co-founded Opendoor. Over the last decade, he has forged several of the most important new social and commerce platforms. He began his career in the industry as a senior executive at PayPal and held influential roles at LinkedIn and Square. As a board member, Rabois guided Yelp and Xoom to successful initial public offerings, and has also invested in other like-minded entrepreneurs with early stakes in YouTube, Airbnb, and more. He currently serves as CEO of OpenStore, which acquires small direct-to-consumer businesses.
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Chef Andrea Marchesin Leads the Way for Toscana Divino Hospitality Group
Toscana Divino Hospitality Group brings the world of Italian culinary traditions to life in the US through a unique and intentional culinary lifestyle.
BY GABRIEL PESSOA HAUTE LIVING RECENTLY SPOKE TO EXECUTIVE CHEF, ANDREA MARCHESIN, ABOUT HIS RESTAURANT’S IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY AND MIAMI’S GLOBAL IMPRINT.Haute Living: What is your favorite part of cooking?
Chef Andrea Marchesin: My favorite part of cooking is being able to work with local, simple transform them into extraordinary dishes. When our guests can experience something like a simple vegetable in a new and improved way, it enhances the flavor of that ingredient and creates a memorable experience for the person.
HL: Miami is becoming one of the premier global cities of the world. How has the culinary landscape of the city evolved over the past few years?
AM: It’s been exciting to witness the shift in Miami overall. With the global infusion, guests are excited to explore new approaches to cooking and dining out. The new energy has brought a young, vibrant, and dynamic improvement to what we offer as a city on the culinary level.
HL: What are you most proud of in your career?
AM: Becoming a partner within Toscana Divino Hospitality Group. It was the next evolvement in my professional development. I am now able to use my skill set of precision, creativity, and leadership that I have developed in the kitchen to view the business with a more holistic approach from operations to the guest experience at all of our brand locations.
HL: How would you describe the cuisine you and your team prepare at Toscana Divino?
AM: Your fine dining journey begins with a selection of the highest quality ingredients, with a focus on sourcing local seasonal items. Guests of Toscana Divino will find an exceptional menu of salads and appetizers, pasta, mains, and desserts – all prepared with state-of-the-art techniques by my team, with impeccable attention to detail. We also offer a large selection of unique Italian wines and innovative cocktails to further elevate the Toscana Divino dining experience.
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HAUTE LIVING CELEBRATED MACALLAN WHISKY AT MIAMI’S Rubell Museum with an intimate dining and tasting experience. In the final week of July, 23 guest were invited to the Leku courtyard at the Rubell Museum for an evening celebrating art and exceptional craftsmanship. Guests were greeted with an aromatic cocktail, called The Copa, comprised of The Macallan Double Cask - 12 Years Old. Katie Nahat, The Macallan’s National Brand Ambassador, hosted and escorted guests around some of the museum’s stunning galleries, including the Keith Haring Gallery. After all guests had settled in and experienced the artistic environment, Nahat parted a curtain to reveal The Macallan Anecdote of Ages Collection: An Estate. The thoughtfully curated collection includes 13 one-of-a-kind bottles from 1967, featuring unique label artwork handcrafted by Sir Peter Blake that relays the history of The Macallan. Guests listened in as Nahat provided them with a brief history of The Macallan before leading them through a tasting experience paired with a foie gras acorn to enhance the whisky’s unique flavor profiles. After the whisky tasting and delicious food pairings, guests moved off to Galley 13 to enjoy hand-picked dishes tailored to the evening’s exclusive event. Guests were given Leku’s newest cocktail, the Iberian Harmony, featuring The Macallan Harmony Rich Cacao, to enjoy while being seated. The evening was capped off with a final taste of The Macallan Rare Cask, a rich mahogany-red whisky. Notable guests of Haute Living Media Group included Adriana de Moura, Angela and Louis Birdman, Brandon Zarco, Danny Jimenez, Sandra and Randy Fiorenza, Lauren Carpenter, Sean Carpenter, David Aaron Carpenter, and Grace Carpenter, among others.
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CELEBRATES HAUTE LEADERS WITH A DINNER AT MAYFAIR HOUSE HOTEL & GARDEN
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MAYFAIR HOUSE HOTEL & GARDEN WELCOMED HAUTE LEADERS to a lovely evening in Coconut Grove. The night consisted of socializing, networking, and an exclusive dinner with Haute experts from various industries in the network, including Beauty, MD, Residence, Design, and Law. Harmonizing with the upscale, verdant neighborhood of Coconut Grove, the Mayfair House Hotel & Garden is truly a one-of-a-kind property. Rooted in Coconut Grove’s artistic history, the hotel and garden are saturated with fresh, creative energy, with architectural designs and hand-carved elements by Kenneth Treister. This local gem is an inspirational refuge for sophisticated travelers seeking out relaxing amenities in the outskirts of downtown Miami. The iconic venue’s Mezzanine Room was the perfect fit for a table of 30 industry professionals, and the cocktail hour began with a cultivated collection of hors d’oeuvres. From surf to turf, and a variety of vegetarian fare, the Mayfair House offered plenty of bite-sized options to fit the tastes of every guest, and even included ‘The Mayfair,’ a signature dish. The four-course meal proceeded throughout the night once guests took their seats and conversations advanced. Notable guests included Rob Elias, of the Haute Lawyer Network; Arlyn Mateo, of the Haute Design Network; Lana Mar of Face Fit Bar, Jeannette Rodriguez of Liquid IV Therapy, and Dr. Jose Rodríguez-Feliz of the Haute Beauty Network; as well as Denis Smykalov, Brie Whitehead, Maurico J. Barba, and Jeanie Vidaurreta of the Haute Residence Network.
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CELEBRATES HAUTE LEADERS AND EXPERTS AT OSTERIA MORINI IN SOUTH BEACH
HAUTE LEADERS GATHERED AT OSTERIA MORINI IN SOUTH BEACH on a balmy Wednesday night for an intimate dinner and networking event. Experts from various industries in the network, including Beauty, MD, Residence, Design, and Law got together for a magical evening marked by encounters of friends and colleagues, both new and old. With all of the recent events and exciting cover stars, there’s a lot to celebrate when it comes to Haute Living’s accomplishments this year. Osteria Morini served up a tasteful selection of cocktails and bite-sized appetizers for guests to enjoy prior to sitting down for a delicious Italian dinner. From pasta to seafood and some delightful salad options, there were plenty of choices to fit the tastes of every guest. Osteria Morini, owned by Altamarea Group, made the perfect setting for the celebratory dinner. The well-established restaurant recently opened its doors in the Kimpton Hotel Palomar, which features breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay from the rooftop. Notable guests included Suzanne DeWitt, Tina Menditto, and Senen Garcia of the Haute Lawyer Network; Natalia Gutierrez, Gaston Galella, and Arlyn Mateo of the Haute Design Network; Dr. Daniel Careaga, Dr. Paul Durand, Lana Mar of Face Fit Bar, and Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali of the Haute Beauty Network; and Anna Sherrill, Daniel Pansky, and Maria Kuzina of the Haute Residence Network. As the evening died down, Haute Living’s Senior VP April Donelson gave a speech thanking everyone at the event for their support and attendance. Another successful Haute event in the books! We can’t wait to see what the rest of this year has to offer.
CELEBRATES TYREEK HILL AND HUBLOT WITH A TIMELESS COVER DINNER
AS THE SUN SET AND DAY TURNED TO DUSK OVER THE VIBRANT lights of downtown Miami, a night of elegance awaited the lucky guests attending the celebration of Haute Living’s newest cover star, Tyreek Hill. The Miami Dolphins wide receiver arrived at the August 31 event sporting his blinged-out Hublot timepiece. As a toast to the Dolphin superstar’s newest feature, Haute Living hosted an extravagant private dinner in collaboration with Hublot. The event was held at Cipriani Downtown Miami, situated on the corner of Miami River and Biscayne Bay, with panoramic waterfront views of where the water meets the city. After conversations quieted down, guests were seated to a personalized menu featuring a number of delectable selections, and the meal was served family style to create a warm ambiance and sense of intimacy throughout the room. The menu included cucumber salad with sweet corn and avocado, carpaccio alla Cipriani, and Mediterranean branzino with cherry tomatoes and olives. The evening was filled with cherished family and friends of Tyreek Hill, who also showed off their Hublot bling. Other notable guests included Kamal Hotchandani, Jean-Francois Sberro, Amare Stoudemire, Lennox Lewis, Joey Goldman, Raj Mantena, Jeff Franklin, Marc Roberts, and Greg Mirmelli.