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world-renowned actor Édgar Ramìrez, who discusses his life-chang-

of medical spa treatments. For this issue, we feature celebrity chef

ing role as Gianni Versace in FX’s latest installment of its highly ac-

Matthew Kenny, who tells us about how plant-based dining can be

claimed series American Crime Story, The Assassination of Gianni

just as chic and glamorous as non-vegan dining. We also reveal ce-

Versace: American Crime Story. In addition to highlighting the Gar-

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“I didn’t really need to get rid of the character every time I walked off set, because he was fun. It was nice to be him. It was nice to be that force.”

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Playing larger-than-life fashion icon Gianni Versace isn’t a role Édgar

straight and maintain that he is not a diva. “I loved the script immediately,

Ramírez will soon to forget: the 20 pounds he put on for the part in Ryan

but just based on one episode, it was very difficult for me to understand

Murphy’s The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story are a

how the character was going to be a force, and not just a presence,” he ex-

constant reminder.

plains. “That was very important. I needed to read other episodes to be able

“I had to gain weight, so I somehow kept the character with me all the

to understand where the character was going. It’s not about the size of a

time. I had to live with that weight for seven months. Every time I touched

character, it’s about how much of a force a character is within a story. I knew

my belly or had heartburn, it reminded me of the show. Every time I couldn’t

that the writers were going to be spectacular, but I wanted to understand

fit into my pants or was on a photo shoot and couldn’t fit into sample sizes, I

the direction of the whole story. Ryan gave me my process and my space,

was reminded that I was playing Gianni,” he confides ruefully.

so I said yes.”

It’s the night before the second season premiere of FX’s true-crime

He has another reason for being hesitant: He’s been burned before—and it

anthology, a highly anticipated follow-up to 2016’s much-feted, award-

only happened once—but he’s loath to let it happen again. “People can have

winning The People v. O.J. Simpson. The 40-year-old actor is in New York

the best intentions—and I can say I’ve always worked with well-intentioned

to promote the nine-episode series, an exploration of Versace’s murder that

people—but so many things can happen in a production. Things change,

is based on Maureen Orth’s best-seller Vulgar Favors: Andrew Cunanan,

and then all you’re left with is promises when you’ve already taken on a

Gianni Versace, and the Largest Failed Manhunt in U.S. History. Despite

project. For me, it’s very important to take responsibility of my choices,” he

having a nasty cold—which hit him “like a truck” during Golden Globes

notes, before describing his most disappointing cinematic experience, in

week—and still toting around some of that extra, custom-designed Versace

what was one of his first major roles.

baggage, his passion for the project is palpable.

painless in a way, because I learned that I have to do projects for the right

culture—is undeniable. He basically changed fashion by marrying sexual-

reasons,” Ramírez says. “I wasn’t sure about the script and was more

ity and glamour on an unparalleled scale. Right now, we live—for better or

fascinated by the people I was going to work with, the scope of the project

worse—in a time that was shaped by Gianni Versace. The culture of bling,

and the charisma of the director—who turned out to be a much better

the exacerbation of fame, the picture between cinema and fashion, and

producer than a director and a writer. I was enchanted by his promises and

fame and celebrity is something Gianni helped to create,” he enthuses.

how he pitched the movie to me. But it didn’t end up that way on the page,

Sadly, the Italian-born designer’s death became as infamous as his life had been. He was shot and killed in cold blood on July 15, 1997, on the steps

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“I was lucky that it happened early in my career, which made it actually

“What Versace did—the impact that he had on the history of fashion and

and I was already committed; [the character wound up being ] difficult for me to play.”

of his Miami Beach mansion after returning from a walk on Ocean Drive.

His starring turn in The Assassination of Gianni Versace is a role that he

He was the fifth victim of serial killer Andrew Cunanan, who committed

takes full ownership of. “What I said to Ryan is, ‘I have to be responsible

suicide just eight days later.

for my choice, so that if I sign on regardless of what happens, I’m not go-

Ramírez—like most of the world—was fascinated by the glittering Gianni

ing to blame anyone—you or the producers,’” he recalls, noting, “It’s not

Versace, but it was the chance to work with American Crime Story’s equally

about having things my way, because that’s boring. I love to be surprised

BY DESIGN Ramírez (above) as Gianni Versace in The Assasination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story

EVERY TIME I COULDN’T FIT INTO MY PANTS OR WAS ON A PHOTO SHOOT AND COULDN’T FIT INTO SAMPLE SIZES, I WAS REMINDED THAT I WAS PLAYING GIANNI. mesmerizing producer and creator that drew him to the role. “I want to

by material, but walking into the unknown I need to be sure that I’m being

be part of stories that are not only dramatically gripping—that grab you

responsible for that leap. I need certain conditions to be met for me to open

and don’t let go—but that also touch upon important subjects. This is the

up to the adventure.”

case for most of Ryan Murphy’s work—his stories are interesting, but also

Clearly, Murphy, along with the cast and crew, more than satisfied his

socially and culturally relevant,” he notes, before admitting, “The first thing

requirements, giving Ramírez one of the top overall experiences of his ca-

that drew me to the project was Ryan. I’ve been a huge admirer of Ryan

reer. “This is one of the best roles I’ve ever had the chance to play. I couldn’t

Murphy for a long, long time.”

be happier, and I have only great things to say about this experience,” he

That said, he still didn’t accept the role right away. In Hollywood, Ryan

says, adding that he’s not only formed a life-long friendship with Murphy,

Murphy need only snap his fingers and say “Jump!” before any number of

but with co-stars Penélope Cruz, who plays Gianni’s sister, Donatella; Ricky

A-list stars would squeak “How high?” But not Ramírez. He wanted to be

Martin, as his longtime lover, Antonio D’Amico; and Darren Criss, as the

sure of the project before he signed on the dotted line, and bold as brass,

killer Cunanan.

told Murphy to “come back to [him] with another script.”

When we applaud his chutzpah, the actor is quick to set the record

He formed a familial bond with Cruz in particular, whom he first met while filming the series in December and refers to as “a very good friend,”

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though the cast as a whole truly seemed to form a life-long bond. “It

didn’t really need to get rid of the character every time I walked off set,

doesn’t happen very often, but we all became very close. It was one of those

because he was fun,” he admits. “It was nice to be him. It was nice to be

experiences where you know that everyone will be in each other’s life after

that force.”

Their closeness was especially opportune given the sensitive subject matter. “It was a lucky strike that really helped the process, because

LIVING LA VIDA LOCA (Above and right) with Ricky Martin, who plays Versace’s longtime lover Antonio D’Amico in American Crime Story

Ramírez has always stood up for what he believes in, and does this even

this was a very intense shoot, and we had very [dramatic] scenes,” he

more so now that he has the world as his stage. “I have the opportunity to

maintains. “The family relationships within the Versace clan were volatile,

help others by the virtue of what I do,” he notes. “I have a great platform

and we had to have a lot of trust in each other. We had to really abandon

to give a voice to people who are underrepresented or don’t have a voice. I

ourselves to each other to really get to the core of the scene.”

think that’s a part of my responsibility.”

The fiery Versace family hasn’t been particularly impressed with

He does this most frequently through HeForShe, a solidarity campaign

Murphy’s project, which, again, ais based on a nonfiction work. They

for the advancement of women initiated by UN Women. The movement’s

released a statement in January asserting that they “neither authorized

goal is to achieve equality by encouraging men and boys to become agents

nor had any involvement whatsoever” in the series, and that it “should

of change and to act against the inequalities that women face worldwide.

only be considered as a work of fiction.” A

“[As a result of the campaign], I think

follow-up declaration was equally dismissive,

that women have felt supported and

announcing that the “Orth book itself is full of

more men have their backs. Men have felt

gossip and speculation” and was an “effort to

encouraged to also join forces in trying to

create a sensational story” with “secondhand

reach a more gender-equal world, which is

hearsay that is full of contradictions.”

the goal of the movement. Gender equality

Needless to say, Ramírez did not get in

is a liberation movement for each and every

touch with any members of the Versace

person that has felt the burden of a gender

family—not

niece,

stereotype, or like they’ve had to fit into

Allegra, nephew, Daniel, nor Donatella

an uncomfortable mold or felt the pain of

(who reportedly sent friend Penélope Cruz

discrimination,” he declares.

his

brother,

Santo,

a bouquet of flowers wishing her luck)—

And no, he’s never been personally

while researching the role. Instead, he did

discriminated against, never had resistance

his research by reading old interviews, and

or doubt in accepting a job, and that’s the

also managed to find friends of the late designer who were willing to talk

point. Things shouldn’t always be easy, and if they are, you fight for others,

and provided much-needed, personal insight into his life. “For particular

in his opinion.

reasons, we weren’t allowed to [approach the family], but I also knew it

“[Discrimination] has never personally happened to me, but it’s been

would be fruitless, and I didn’t want to do that. They weren’t open. The

very close to me—my mom, my sister, my niece, my female friends. Not

Versaces went through one of the most horrible tragedies in contemporary

even when I decided to become an actor did I feel it. To have had the

history, and it happened in the public eye. I knew this was going to be hard

privilege to decide my life and what I am, that obliges you to help other

for them, so I didn’t want to reach out to them,” he admits.

people to have the same privileges,” he says.

That said, he is interested in hearing their thoughts after they’ve actu-

Growing up in San Cristóbal, Táchira, Venezuela as the son of Soday

ally seen the series, which debuted on January 17: “I’m very curious to see

Arellano, an attorney, and Filiberto Ramírez, a military officer, Ramírez

what their reaction will be when the cat is finally out of the bag, and they

was allowed to do as he pleased. His sister, Nataly, was not as fortunate.

see what we did, and that we did it with the utmost respect and compas-

“I never felt that I needed to do something else, because my father’s

sion. It is not sensational. Our show is based on a nonfiction book by a

expectations were different. I felt very supported at home. But my sister

highly respected female writer, and we stand by her reporting.”

was not. For example, she wanted to become a pilot. She really knows

After playing Gianni Versace, however, Ramírez very keenly feels the

how to drive a car. She wanted to become a race [car driver] and pursue

family’s grief. “In order to understand the massive loss that this man’s

that passion, but my father wouldn’t let her. I had the privilege to choose

disappearance was, we really had to understand his creative process and

and decide my life, clearly,” he says. “My sister, cousins and friends didn’t

how much love he had for art, for life, his family,” he notes. “In the most

have that choice. I had more opportunities to decide my life based on my

Italian of ways, he had such a hunger for life. He had such curiosity. He

gender. I was never criticized by my dad when I decided to become an

was such a disruptor, such a nonconformist. He tried to change the world

actor. He said, ‘Okay, I guess you know what you’re doing,’ but I don’t

in the best way he could. After having portrayed his life, it hurts more to

know if it would have been the same thing if my sister had wanted to be

know that he’s no longer with us.”

that.” Incidentally, there are no hard feelings today in his household. “We

However, Ramírez did not have to shake off his sadness at the end of every day. Instead, he embraced the true essence of Gianni Versace. “I

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are, as a family, trying to build opportunities for the next generation so they don’t feel the burden of a gender stereotype,” he says.

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intensity of our relationship,” he shares. “I’ve been lucky

of the

to become very close to Bob, and he’s an important part of

Children’s

my life, not only professionally but also personally. We try to

Fund (UNICEF) and sup-

hang out as much as we can. He’s a great listener and a huge

ports Amnesty International,

source of inspiration. He’s one of the most polite people I’ve

has always stood up for what

ever met. He treats everyone equally, honestly. That’s very

he believes in. “I’ve always

inspiring, especially in this day and age.”

Nations

been an outspoken person

At the end of the day, Ramírez is just looking for things

since I was a kid,” he reveals.

that make him happy. “I’m in New York City right now, and

“I didn’t always know what I

I’m playing one of the most important parts that I’ve ever

wanted to do, but if I wanted

done and working with some of the greatest talents I’ve ever

something, I was determined

had the opportunity to work with,” he notes. “I just spent an

to get it.”

amazing New Year’s Eve with my family. My father almost died

He had the freedom to try

this past year, but he made it [to the holidays] with us. I’m at

his hand at a variety of careers

a great moment in my life. It’s as good as it gets. Is it perfect?

until he found one that fit.

No, nothing’s perfect, but that’s part of the challenge. You’re

After graduating from Ven-

always trying to make things a little bit better. Sometimes you

ezuela’s Universidad Católica

nail it, sometimes you don’t, but you wait for the next day to

Andrés Bello with a degree

make it better. I take things one day at a time.”

in mass communication and

He references the destruction of his homeland, and the

a minor in audiovisual com-

constitutional-crisis protests that swept Venezuela in 2017. “I

munication with the inten-

come from a country that was destroyed by bigotry,” Ramírez

tion of pursuing international

says. “My country has been basically morally erased. Almost

relations, he tried a stint as a political SUPER STYLIN’ Ramírez is wearing a Michael Kors shirt and trousers, along with a Hublot watch.

journalist before working as executive director of Dale al Voto, a Venezuelan foundation similar to Rock the Vote. He also worked in promotions at one point before deciding to become an actor.

His first role of note was in the Venevisión soap opera Cosita Rica. His first major motion picture was Tony Scott’s 2005 film, Domino, and first blockbuster the 2007 action flick The Bourne Ultimatum. He has appeared in a plethora of films with big-name directors since his early days as an actor, including Steven Soderbergh’s Che; Kathryn Bigelow’s Zero Dark Thirty; and David O. Russell’s Joy. Other projects include Vantage Point; the 2015 Point Break reboot; Hands of Stone; The Girl on the Train; and, more recently, Gold and Bright.

He just wrapped Pablo Trapero’s thriller The Quietude with The Artist’s Bérénice Bejo in Argentina and will reunite with Robert De Niro for the third time in a top-secret project. Although he can’t talk about the film, he has plenty to say

more than three million people have left the

“In the most Italian of ways, he had such a hunger for life.

He had such curiosity. He was such a disruptor, such a nonconformist.

He tried to change the world in the best way he could.”

about De Niro, his co-star in Joy and Hands of Stone.

“I’ve only done two films with Bob, but it feels like six because of the intensity of the films, but also because of the

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country. However, every time I walk through Buenos Aires [in Argentina], I see young people from my country that have fled there just happy that they’re alive, that they have a new slate in front of them. And that is beautiful. It gives me hope.”

We ask if he thinks his innate optimism—his hopefulness—has helped him navigate through life—the belief that if you want things to be wonderful, they will be. He mulls this over, and he agrees. “I think so. I always try to see the glass as half full and not half empty. I mean, there are days when I just see emptiness, sure—it’s not a constant thing—but most of the time, I have to believe that things can improve. Bad things, evil things just tend to be a little bit louder.”

But it’s in his personality to focus on the good, to live in the moment. He asserts that he’s happy with his path: “I’m very lucky. I also work very hard. I have great people around me, and I try to surround myself with people who have the same attitude. I’m at a very interesting moment [in

my life]. But you know, if you had asked me 10 years ago, I would have said the same thing. I’m very open to what the day awaits.”

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Exit

CEO PIETRO BECCARI LEAVES A DEEP-SEATED APPRECIATION FOR ART BEHIND AS HE DEPARTS FENDI FOR DIOR BY: LAURA SCHREFFLER

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P FEATURE

ietro Beccari had only been chairman and

have similar values—namely, a deep-seated respect for the Eternal

CEO of Fendi for six years, but in the space

City’s past—the partnership is truly a perfect fit. “It is increasingly a

between his February 2012 arrival and

fundamental value, as well as a moral one, for Fendi to enhance, support

his early 2018 exit for Dior, he managed

and export Italian art and beauty in the world, its excellence and its

to bring new life to the LVMH Group

talents,” he notes, adding, “Supporting the arts has always been one of

brand in the form of a symbiotic alliance

our brand pillars. Our aim, just as with our collections, is to share and

with Italian art. During his last days with

spread beauty whilst promoting a refined cultural sensitivity.”

Fendi, Beccari was moved to discuss the

Meanwhile, Fendi was also developing an entirely different sort of

artistic flair he so diligently worked on

artistic partnership—that within the world of cinema. The brand debuted

before his departure.

its Fendi Studios during the Rome Film Fest, a digital, interactive into the scenes and becoming the

Beccari’s direction, launched the “Fendi

protagonists of their own cinematic

for Fountains” project in central Rome,

stories.

providing over $2.5 million in restoration funds

A FASHION GETAWAY {Above) At Fendi Studios, check out the “Easy Riders” exhibit, which is inspired by famous film car scenes that allows visitors to take action as Madonna in Evita or Tilda Swinton in The Grand Budapest Hotel.

The exhibit was conceived during the tenure of former CEO Pietro Beccari (right).

to

the

cultural

ministry.

The studio itself is basically an

It

exhibition of fashion and film. Upon

continued in 2015 with the restoration

entering, a vintage, Italian-style cinema

of Rome’s iconic Trevi fountain and the

ticket kiosk welcomes visitors into the

Four Fountains—Gianicolo, Mosè, Ninfeo

glamorous sartorial universe, followed

del Pincio and Peschiera—along with the

by a series of interactive movie “studios”

public opening of the first floor of Palazzo

that showcase iconic, Fendi-created

della Civiltà Italiana, which now serves

costume pieces and accessories. Studios

as Fendi’s headquarters. But it wasn’t

include

until last year that the initiatives started

famous car scenes—with a green screen

dropping fast and furiously.

and a real car that lets visitors take action

In September, following a Matrice exhibition

at

Palazzo

Riders”—inspired

by

as Madonna in Evita, Tilda Swinton in

Civiltà

The Grand Budapest Hotel and Rebecca Romijn in Femme Fatale; “A Room with

specific artwork Foglie di pietra in Largo

a View,” where, thanks to a giant mirror,

Goldoni—both

Giuseppe

guests are projected in slow-motion into

Penone—the brand announced a three-

a New York City façade, where they’ll

year partnership with Rome’s Galleria

discover pieces in The Devil Wears

from

della

“Easy

Italiana and the installation of the siteartist

SUPPORTING THE ARTS HAS ALWAYS BEEN ONE OF OUR BRAND PILLARS. Borghese, an ambitious project that includes the launch of the Caravaggio

Prada, Sex and the City and Blue Jasmine; an infinity mirrored corridor

Research Institute—which is slated to open in 2020 as a center for

captures your every move when entering a studio that pays homage to

studies, diagnostics and art-historical research—as well as a series of

Wes Anderson’s The Royal Tenenbaums; and “Every Princess Needs to

unprecedented exhibitions on Caravaggio around the world.

Rest” is the theme of a lounge area featuring pieces from Catwoman,

Then, in November, three works from Caravaggio—David with the

A Golden Boy, Basic Instinct 2 and Die Another Day. The experience

Head of Goliath, Saint Jerome and the Boy With a Basket of Fruit—were

ends with Fendi’s own movie theater, which will be showing a selection

flown to Los Angeles’ Getty Museum. Simultaneously, it supported the

of movies featured in the exhibition as well as films that feature Fendi

Bernini at Galleria Borghese, an exhibit dedicated to Baroque artist Gian

fashions including Marie Antoinette by Sofia Coppola, The Legend of

Lorenzo Bernini.

1900 by Giuseppe Tornatore and The Godfather Part III by Francis Ford

At its heart, says Beccari, the brand believes that beauty must be testified and widespread. Given that both Fendi and Galleria Borghese

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experience where visitors can reinvent the movies by inserting themselves

Coppola, as well as the movie Making Dreams: Fendi and the Cinema by Antonio Monfreda and Patrick Kinmonth.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF FENDI, MINISTERO DEI BENI E DELLE ATTIVITO AND KIM MARIANI

The foundation for artistic collaboration

began in 2013, when the brand, under

FASHION & FILM Take a walk through Fendi Studios and check out Fendiinspired pieces from (clockwise from top) The Royal Tenenbaums, The Devil Wears Prada, “Every Princess Needs to Rest” and Blue Jasmine.

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THE ART OF STORYTELLING IS AT THE HEART OF [FENDI’S] DARING AND TRADITIONAL APPROACH TO CREATIVITY AND CRAFTMANSHIP, AS IT DEFINES REAL AND FANTASY WORLDS...

F

endi’s film exhibition is a natural

appointed CEO of Fendi in 2012, where he can be credited with,

evolution for the brand, according

alongside his artistic initiatives, boosting brand awareness and

to Beccari. “The art of storytelling is

making Fendi more marketable to a younger demographic.

at the heart of [Fendi’s] daring and

In November, it was announced that the 50-year-old would be

traditional approach to creativity

succeeding Sidney Toledano as CEO of the House of Christian

and craftsmanship, as it defines

Dior, and moving his operations from the Eternal City to the City

real and fantasy worlds, with the

of Lights.

characters that inhabit them,” he notes.

everything he has worked toward and leaves behind, and the future

His own life has elements of the fantasy-meets-reality

He reflects on his tenure at the brand, stating that his legacy is in presents a new and welcome challenge. “I am sad to leave Fendi

dynamic.

and its unique and amazing teams,” he says. “I lived in Rome six

Prior to joining LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton in 2006,

remarkable years, where we had the chance to complete important

the Italian-born executive worked in beauty and personal care at

and challenging projects, working hand in hand with Silvia

companies such as Parmalat and German manufacturing company

[Venturini Fendi] and Karl [Lagerfeld to build] a solid foundation

Henkel. He then moved to Louis Vuitton Malletier in 2006

for the future.”

as Executive VP Marketing and Communication before being

FENDI + ART (Clockwise from top) Rome’s Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana, Fendi’s headquarters; the ticket box at Fendi Studios; Fendi’s cinema; and pieces from The Age of Innocence

We’re excited to see what Beccari—and his brands—achieve next.

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HauteQ&A

KOBELAND

Kobe Bryant dishes on his next chapter following NBA retirement.

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF GREMLY MEDIA

BY LAURA SCHREFFLER

A

LL OF LOS ANGELES TURNED OUT IN SUPPORT OF NBA ALL-STAR AND L..A. LAKERS KING KOBE BRYANT, who celebrated his retirement with a citywide block party, aptly named Kobeland. The evening of Dec. 18 started out with a street festival, which featured a variety of interactive games, a Kobe-inspired Ferris Wheel, special basketball shootout, photo opportunities, branded merchandise and a live DJ that was open to the public. Inside the Staples Center, many former L.A. Lakers players were in attendance including Magic Johnson for this historical moment, and Grammy-nominated artist Kendrick Lamar gave a special performance as well as a DJ set by the one and only Shaquille O’Neal. This Is Us actor Justin Hartley also got

in on the festivities. Bryant’s actual jersey-retirement ceremony—his legendary 8 and 24 jerseys were raised to the rafters—took place during halftime of the Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors game that day.

Haute Living had the opportunity to chat with this NBA great, who dished on the Kobeland ceremony, his love of L.A. and what’s in store for his next, post-NBA chapter.

In your wildest dreams, did you ever think you’d have a celebration

training, playing?

called “Kobeland” in your honor?

I’m 100% focused on building my studio and creating stories for the next

The Lakers had some fun with my jersey retirement. I think it’s great that

generation of athletes.

they created a celebratory atmosphere for the fans in my honor. Seeing Kobeland and two jerseys in the rafters is surreal.

What was your greatest career moment/achievement, in your own words?

You celebrated your jersey retirement with Kobeland. In what other

Wearing number 8, it would have to be my 81-point game. Wearing num-

ways specifically did you celebrate?

ber 24, definitely the championship over the Boston Celtics.

Just spent the day with my family. That’s celebration enough for me.

What are your favorite spots here? For dining, reflection, peace and Was the decision to retire a struggle? Why or why not? Why was now

quiet?

the right time?

The lead spots would have to be Staples Center and the Forum for obvi-

Retiring wasn’t a struggle for me at all. As I wrote in my retirement an-

ous reasons. And the prime rib at BOA can’t be beat.

nouncement, my body knew it was time to say goodbye.

How would you describe where you’re at in your life now, in a phrase or What’s next? Your charity, obviously, but what else do you have planned

five words?

for the future?

Grateful for what’s behind me and excited for what’s ahead.

I’m building a content studio to tell stories to the next generation that challenge them to use their imaginations and tap their full potential.

What, to you, is the greatest luxury in life and why?

Having the flexibility to spend time with my oldest girls and to see our

How do you fill your days now, when you would have been practicing,

baby growing every day. That’s life’s greatest luxury.

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BY LISA HOCHSTEIN

WINTER ESCAPE

A haute guide to spending President’s Day Weekend in Aspen and beauty tips for beating the cold

Photo Courtesy of Lisa Hochstein

READY FOR THE SLOPES Top tips to keep your skin looking fresh are sunscreen, exfoliate, hydrate and moisturize.

Follow Lisa for more tips on Instagram @lisahochstein

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W

hile most people are escaping the treacherous winter weather for warm, sandy beaches, Miamians in the know are

headed to the chic town of Aspen for a change of scenery for President’s Day Weekend.

Before I met my husband, I had never skied a day in my life—which is crazy considering I’m from Canada. Lucky for me, Dr. Hochstein is an expert skier, and I knew he could teach me his ways in no time. About eight years ago, I was zooming down the blue trails after two days of private ski lessons. I loved challenging myself while enjoying the picturesque views of the mountain. This was the moment I fell in love with Aspen, and ever since I’ve returned every year.

While visiting the happening city, I never miss an opportunity to hit my favorite restaurants Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro and The Little Nell during the day. At night, Matsuhisa, Piñons, Campo de Fiori, Cache Cache and Casa Tua rank at the top of my favorite spots. And of course, we always end the night with drinks at Caribou Club.

My only complaint about the whole trip is

and have a glass on every break. This allows

what the high altitude and dry conditions do to

me to ski longer because I don’t get fatigued—

my skin! This is how I handle it:

and most importantly, my skin looks fresh and

-Sunscreen—SPF 30 or higher. You can still get burnt on the ski slopes!

hydrated! Another tip to keep your skin extra hydrated is using Clinique’s overnight moisture

Reflection from the snow can be just as

mask at bedtime and a few drops of beauty oil,

damaging as direct sunlight—snow reflection

such as Farsáli Rose Gold Elixir beauty oil, un-

increases UV Intensity by 85 percent! I use

der your night creams.

Obagi Zo Oclipse Smart Tone SPF 50 because

Although I want everyone to come to @hoch-

it protects, hydrates and lightly tints your skin.

steinmedspa, I would not recommend getting a

This is available at Hochstein MedSpa.

laser or aggressive skin treatment at least one

-Exfoliate! The dry air and wind create dry

month prior to an active ski trip. Instead, try

skin, which causes clogged pores, leading to

to schedule them when you return home. Your

acne and dull lifeless-looking skin. Exfoliate

skin will suffer and become more susceptible to

with a crystal-based product such as Obagi Zo

the dangers of the sun if you do it beforehand.

Exfoliating Polish, also available @hochstein-

Of course, we do want you to look your best

medspa every night. Try a fruit enzyme mask

for your vacation, so I suggest a deep cleansing

to keep your skin radiant. My favorite is Elemis

facial combined with the HydraFacial MD prior

Papaya Enzyme peel mask.

to the trip. Body contouring procedures such

-Keep hydrated. Most skiers don’t drink

as VelaShape, CoolSculpting, filler or Botox will

enough water before they hit the slopes. This

also not be affected by the extra-damaging rays

will definitely hinder your performance. I force

caused by such high altitude and extended pe-

myself to drink a couple of glasses before I ski

riods of sun exposure. See you on the slopes!

“This

was the moment I fell in love with Aspen, and ever since I’ve returned every year.”

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BY CASEY TRUDEAU

TheHAUTE LISTFashion

THE MONOCHROMATIC MAN

MICHAEL KORS Kors waves to the crowd on the runway after one of his iconic fashion shows.

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

Michael Kors talks about this season’s biggest trend: easy dressing.

After months of dark hues and layered looks, spring wardrobes are the perfect time to lighten things up a bit. To keep your look fresh without defaulting to a boring tee and jean look, take a page from designer extraordinaire Michael Kors’ book for the must-have looks of the modern man.

The spring 2018 collection from Michael Kors is all about pieces that can easily take you from work to weekend. All have a sense of ease, but are pulled together with urban tailoring. And the biggest trend emerging from the collection is the monochrome look. In shades of ecru, white, luggage and gray, a head-to-toe ensemble in one shade feels updated and cool for when the weather gets warmer. “When the temperatures start to rise, a monochrome look can replace a suit. It’s lighter, more laid-back, and it’s easy, which is key during the spring and summer, but it still looks polished,” shares Kors. Worried that one hue will be boring? Kors has a couple of tips to keep you from feeling one-dimensional: “What happens in the spring and summer is that a lot of men’s looks fall flat because there’s no texture—you’re not wearing knits or flannel or tweed.

Garment dying or cold dying takes care of that by adding a little more dimension. And of course textured accessories, like croc-embossed flipflops and braided leather belts, as well as mixed linen and leather bags go a long way in terms of your overall look.”

Kors also suggests picking a safer color, like gray, and playing up the

WORK-TO-WEEKEND Cable-knit pullover ($398), slim-fit denim ($148), sunglasses ($239), braided leather belt ($78), linen bucket bag ($448), burlap slide ($150), michaelkors. com.

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silhouette or texture. So throw on that matching jacket and trouser and prepare your coolest looks for the rising temperatures.

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TheHAUTE LISTFashion

BY CASEY TRUDEAU

MOTIFS BAG The bag is inspired by Keith Haring, whose graffiti-style works left an indelible mark on New York in the early ‘80s. Mens 1941 Keith Haring Motifs bag, $350, coach.com

TOUGH LOVE

Coach captures the toughness and tenderness of New York City by teaming up with artist Keith Haring.

Since coming on board as Coach’s creative Director in 2013, Stuart Vevers has reimagined and redefined the heritage brand. This spring is no exception—the women’s ready-to-wear collection evokes a tomboyish femininity with satin bomber jackets adorned with rose gold rivets and silk-and-lace-trimmed slip dresses that sparkle and shine. These feminine and nostalgic elements are mixed with Coach classic leathers to add an edgy appeal. Vevers took this duality to the powerful accessories collection as well. For inspiration, he looked to the late downtown scene in the early ’80s. Vevers also has a deep, personal connection with Haring.

“I love that sort of undone, unprecious glamour and sensuality—it feels very true to the house,” he says.

To capture that downtown glamour, Haring’s iconic illustrations are at the heart of this season’s collection. Based in NYC, Haring used his art to create a message of individuality and inclusivity, a core value of Coach. Vevers riffled through the archives for handbag inspiration and found it in archival styles like Coach’s iconic Mailbox silhouette —a boxy cross-body handbag that has been one of Coach’s longtime calling cards since 1972. “I liked the idea of customizing it and making it into a canvas for something really personal,” Vevers says.

“We’ve taken the familiar and subverted it with a downtown attitude—the unexpected juxtaposition feels very much for today.”

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF COACH

and great Keith Haring, whose graffiti-style works left an indelible mark on the New York City

SHADY DAYS rag & bone partners with Safilo Group to create some sexy sunnies and opticals to perfectly complement any ensemble.

Sunglasses are a year-round, everyday essential, which means, you can never have too many. This spring, downtown-cool design house rag & bone will launch a new eyewear line with Italian eyewear company Safilo Group, to add a bit more variety to your personal collection.

“We’re incredibly proud to partner with Safilo to bring rag & bone eyewear to life. An emphasis on quality and an attention to detail have always been deeply ingrained in rag & bone’s DNA, and Safilo follows that same philosophy,” comments Marcus Wainwright, rag & bone’s CEO, founder and creative director. “Both of us share a dedication to expert craftsmanship and a history of working with some of the most supremely skilled manufacturers.”

The collection is comprised of eight styles for men, nine for women and seven optical

KATE BOSWORTH photographed by Michael Polish for rag & bone eyewear campaign (above).

Photos to the left: Michael Polish photographed by Kate Bosworth for rag & bone eyewear campaign Helix sunglasses, $245 rag-bone.com

styles for both genders. The brand’s iconic five daggers motif is included in each design, whether in the hinges, the core wires, or the temples. Styles are broken up into three families: Iconic, Street and Runway, each with special hinges for functionality and other design details that allow for a more customized fit.

Pair your new shades with rag & bone denim and a utility jacket, for the perfect edgy yet understated rag & bone vibe.

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BY CASEY TRUDEAU

TheHAUTE LISTFashion

NEW AGE SOPHISTICATION Vince’s new creative director Caroline Belhumeur chats about what to expect for the women’s line this upcoming season.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF VINCE

SUEDE TRENCH Creative Director Caroline Belhumeur’s favorite piece from Vince Spring 2018 collection is the suede trench, $1,694, vince.com

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Announced in May 2017, Vince named Caroline Belhumeur senior vice president and creative director for the brand.

With previous stints at Calvin Klein and Club Monaco, she knows a thing or two about casual sophistication and quality craftsmanship. Her experience and creative eye will offer a fresh perspective to Vince, which we look forward to seeing in her first collection: Spring 2018.

Calling back to Vince’s California origins, Belhumeur used the Golden Coast for inspiration. She explains, “We wanted to capture the feeling of sunlight, optimism and the sophisticated, effortless vibe of coastal living.”

Embracing the spirit of the Vince woman, the designs focus not only on the brand’s California roots, but also the timeless style of famed artist Georgia O’Keeffe. These inspirations manifest in a balance of clean, easy breezy pieces fused with distinctive feminine details. A variety of proportions are offered, along with soft textures and fabrics such as cotton poplin and cashmere. Blush and adobe add warmth, while emerald and

CAROLINE BELHUMEUR With her creative eye and diverse experiences with other global fashion brands, Vince’s new Creative Director makes her mark on the California cool brand.

poppy bring a bit of color to the line. It’s all about “undone, confident, casual sophistication through updated wardrobe staples and brand-right fashion moments,” she says.

With a big job ahead of her, it’s lucky for Belhumeur that the creative process never really stops. “I am continually absorbing and inspired by many things.” she notes. “From the most mundane moments on a train to an exquisite piece of furniture or a piece of music that takes

PHOTOS COURTESY OF VINCE

you to another place!”

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BY CASEY TRUDEAU

TheHAUTE LISTFashion

FREQUENT FLYER

RIMOWA joins forces with iconic Italian fashion house FENDI to create a one-of-a-kind piece perfect for your next vacation.

This year, Italian fashion house Fendi will introduce its hard-case luggage collaboration with German FENDI X RIMOWA cabin suitcase, $2,350, Fendi.com.

travel accessory brand Rimowa. The launch of the collaboration caps off Rimowa’s 80th anniversary of the brand’s aluminum luggage debut. Founded in 1898, Rimowa is credited with creating the first suitcases made from aluminum and polycarbonate.

With the help of luxury powerhouse Fendi, the innovative and durable Rimowa case underwent a stylish makeover, perfect for the modern and fashionable traveler. The FF logo is brushed onto the aluminum case, shimmering in the light. Additional Fendi details are a standout feature, with elements such as the Cuoio Romano leather handles and a yellow-toned web Fendi flair. Not just gorgeous to look at, the case is also lightweight and easily maneuverable, making it perfect for your next jaunt.

Pietro Beccari, president and CEO of Fendi, said he was “thrilled” that the Rome-based brand would be “the first luxury house within the LVMH group to collaborate with Rimowa, leader in the luggage industry, combining Fendi’s savoir-faire and daring creativity with modern and high-tech Rimowa designs. This trolley is the expression of both brands’ DNA that come together for a uniquely contemporary yet highly crafted piece for both men and women.”

To personalize the suitcase, add on some of the available stickers and a name tag in Cuoio Romano leather on the external belt. Bon voyage!

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF FENDI (LEFT) & GUCCI SPRING RUNWAY 2018 (RIGHT)

belt with the embossed FF logo, adding that familiar

BEST FOOT FORWARD This spring, Gucci is taking the classic loafer and giving it a modern twist that will make it the new classic.

Gucci’s current Creative Director Alessandro Michele was hired by none other than the visionary Tom Ford back in 2002, which, in itself, was a strong indication of his creative potential. After moving up the ranks on the design team to Creative Director of the Italian house in 2015, Michele has helped revive the iconic brand as a powerhouse with global reach. Unlike his predecessors, Michele has strayed from the sexiness of Gucci past to focus on a more modern twist on ‘varsity chic.’ Mixing vintage style with a contemporary flair and incorporating the highest quality textiles and materials, Michele’s eclectic point of view has made the new Gucci the aspirational look for men of style across the globe.

Michele’s new age aesthetic also goes into the footwear collection. Nothing is more classic

LEATHER SOLE MOCCASIN in black and brown leather with tiger head detail, $980, gucci.com

than a men’s loafer, but with a more rounded toe, the front of the shoe is adorned with a contrast, inlaid stripe, enameled metal and a tiger head detail. The classic metal horsebit has been updated with a tiger-eye stone as well. This is a powerful stone that aids in harmony and balance, and stimulates taking action—just what you need to get your feet moving forward.

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REZA « Ruban » ring in white gold and diamonds.

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PIAGET Secrets and Lights collection bracelet in white gold and diamonds

NIGHT SHELLS WINTER DIAMONDS AND PEARLS IN THE MOONLIGHT. PHOTOGRAPHER : TOM CLAISSE @ ALMAKARINA AGENCY ART DIRECTOR : KARINA RIKUN @ ALMAKARINA AGENCY

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DIOR JOAILLERIE « Mitza » ring in ‘ white gold, diamonds and laquer.

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PIAGET Extremely Piaget collection ring in white gold and diamonds.�

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REZA ÂŤ Tour Âť ring in white gold, pink gold, diamonds

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CHOPARD Ring from the High jewelry collection in white gold and diamonds

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BOUCHERON « Branche » brooch from the High jewelry collection « Hiver Impérial » in white gold, pearls, diamonds.

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VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS « Belle Dame » butterfly clip in white gold and diamonds

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BOUCHERON « Flocon » ring from the High jewelry collection « Hiver Impérial » in white gold, mother-of-pearl, diamonds.

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CHAUMET « Joséphine Aigrette Impériale » tiara in white gold and diamonds.

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BY MARTIN GREEN

TheHAUTE LISTWatches

SANTOS DE CARTIER Cartier brought back the Santos in a complete line-up that included a full-gold, steel-gold and all-steel model of this legendary watch. Notable differences are the newly shaped bezel and the ability to switch easily between a metal bracelet and various straps. While the bracelet is very comfortable to wear and easily size adjustable sans tools, the strap seems to work better with the newly designed look of the iconic timepiece. The cherry on top is the skeleton version of the Santos that Cartier also introduced.

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2018 STANDOUTS OUR FAVORITE PICKS FROM THIS YEAR’S SALON INTERNATIONALE DE LA HAUTE HORLOGERIE IN GENEVA. This year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, or SIHH, in Geneva, Switzerland, featured a stunning line-up of the most beautiful watches from around the world. More so now than ever, the luxury watch brands seem to be in touch with their own DNAs, which resulted in a very pure collection of timepieces that truly represented each brand, rather than just a fleeting trend. In such spectacular and impressive company, it was certainly challenging to call favorites. Yet somehow, there were still some standout pieces that grabbed our attention just a touch more than others.

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BY MARTIN GREEN

TheHAUTE LISTWatches IWC TRIBUTE TO PALLWEBER To celebrate its 150th anniversary, IWC launched a wide range of beautiful, limited edition pieces. However, the Tribute to Pallweber was the one that stood out amongst them all. With its jump hour and jump minutes complication, it stayed very close to the design of the pocket watch, on which it is based. Combined with the quintessential clean design for which IWC is so well-known, it is an eye-catcher for sure, yet one that is bound to keep your attention as well.

BAUME ET MERCIER CLIFTON BAUMATIC The Baume et Mercier Clifton Baumatic was one of the most talked about watches of the SIHH this year, especially with its manufacture movement, five-day power reserve and competitive pricing, at just $2,500. It is also an important watch, not only for Baume et Mercier, but also for the watch world as a whole—for many people, a watch like this can serve as an entry point into the world of Haute Horlogerie.

PIAGET ALTIPLANO ULTIMATE 910P With its Altiplano Ultimate 910P, Piaget once again holds the record for the slimmest automatic watch in the world. With a thickness of only 4.3mm, it is indeed a mechanical marvel, one that is realized thanks to its peripheral rotor. This marks quite an achievement for the brand, as the difference in thickness between this model and the previous record holder, the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic (introduced last year), is an impressive 0.85mm. On the wrist, the watch feels light and comfortable, while the majority of its components can be admired from the dial side.

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ROGER DUBUIS EXCALIBUR AVENTADOR S Of course, we are all familiar with the Aventador S—Roger Dubuis marked the beginning of its partnership with Lamborghini with this model. However, the two new varieties that the brand introduced at the SIHH this year prove once again what a difference color and material can make. The pink gold version is particularly appealing to us, as it combines a sporty aesthetic with its carbon case and a certain richness with the pink gold finish, giving it a distinctive but gorgeous contrast overall.

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BY MARTIN GREEN

TheHAUTE LISTWatches

RICHARD MILLE RM 53-01 TOURBILLON PABLO MAC DONOUGH The RM 53-01 already astonished us when we received its press release. But in real life, the watch is even more captivating.

While it looks rather delicate, with its vertical movement secured by tiny steel cables, it is one of the most tenacious and durable watches around—durable enough to go into a polo match on the wrist of Pablo Mac Donough—a man who has broken nearly every bone in his body in the pursuit of his sport.

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JAEGER-LECOULTRE POLARIS CHRONOGRAPH WORLD-TIME Jaeger-LeCoultre reintroduced the Polaris and we were especially taken by the World-Time model. With a classic, yet athletic look, it offers two of our favorite complications—a chronograph and a world-time complication. This makes it the perfect watch to travel with, while our appetite for Haute Horlogerie is satisfied with the automatic manufacture caliber that beats inside.

VACHERON CONSTANTIN FIFTYSIX The FiftySix collection by Vacheron Constantin is not only visually very pleasing, but it also expands the brand’s offerings in steel. It was the day-date with power reserve that caught our attention, as it combined that typical classic, yet slightly non-conformist Vacheron Constantin look, with a beautifully shaped case. The crown is recessed into the case, making it well-protected, functional and a stunning Vacheron Constantin piece for daily wear.

A. LANGE & SÖHNE TRIPLE SPLIT It is hard not to be in awe when in the presence of the A. Lange & Söhne Triple Split. It was to be expected that its German master watchmakers wanted to outdo themselves after 2004’s Double Split. But it was always unclear as to when that would happen. A technical marvel, the watch can count two times simultaneously in seconds, minutes and hours, and offers a fly-back function on all of them as well. Even the smallest of parts in this watch are finished to perfection—and we wouldn’t expect anything less from this highly esteemed brand.

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PANERAI L’ASTRONOMO Panerai reached most of its success with time-only watches, occasionally venturing out to a chronograph or a GMT-complication.

In more recent years, the brand is making more watches that combine multiple complications in a single timepiece. Such is also the case with the new Panerai L’Astronomo. This is a 50mm titanium Luminor 1950, with its manual wind movement featuring a GMT, a tourbillon, moon phases and the equation of time complication. Thanks to two mainspring barrels, it also has a power reserve of four days. Despite the skeletonized dial, the watch is very easy to read, while maintaining that simple, but gorgeous Panerai look and feel.

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HUBLOT EXPANDS EXISTING COLLECTION IN EXTRAORDINARY WAYS HUBLOT NEVER SITS STILL, AND WHILE BASELWORLD IS THE BRAND’S PREFERRED STAGE TO INTRODUCE NEW WATCHES, IT DOESN’T LIMIT ITS PRESENCE AT OTHER HAUTE WATCH EVENTS. DURING THE SALON INTERNATIONALE DE LA HAUTE HORLOGERIE (SIHH) WEEK IN GENEVA, HUBLOT DEBUTED SOME WATCHES THAT ONCE AGAIN, PAY TRIBUTE TO ITS TAGLINE, “ART OF FUSION,” EXPANDING ITS EXISTING COLLECTIONS IN EXTRAORDINARY WAYS.

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BIG BANG MECA-10 BLUE CERAMIC At its introduction, the Meca-10 made quite an impact with its two parallel barrels and its double power reserve display. It is one of the brand’s more innovative, technical watches—facets on which Hublot founded its reputation. The collection is expanding with a version of the watch case crafted from forged blue ceramic. Combined with a blue skeleton movement, the result is a highly technical watch that remains pleasantly casual.

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TheHAUTE LISTWatches

BIG BANG UNICO WORLD POKER TOUR LIMITED EDITION Hublot renewed its partnership with the World Poker Tour in 2014 and to celebrate this occasion, it has captured the excitement that comes with playing poker at the highest level with the Big Bang Unico World Poker Tour Limited Edition. The watch is crafted from 45mm black ceramic, with its bezel featuring images of clubs, diamonds, hearts, and spades, while the dial itself has the number “8” set with diamonds, paying tribute to the Chinese tradition of luck and prosperity. Limited to only 188 pieces, the Unico chronograph also allows its owner to keep track of game time.

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TheHAUTE LISTWatches

BIG BANG FERRARI MAGIC GOLD When Hublot first joined forces with Ferrari in 2012, it did so with the Big Bang Ferrari in Magic Gold. The material is fitting for the watch, because while it is very precious—just like a Ferrari—it is also a high-performance, scratch-proof material. In a complex and patented process, Hublot combines 24-karat gold with boron carbide, resulting in the only 18-karat gold that can withstand markings from any material—even a diamond. The revamped Big Bang Ferrari collection, which was introduced last year, will now include a model in Magic Gold.

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CLASSIC FUSION CHRONOGRAPH ITALIA INDEPENDENT Hublot is also expanding its highly successful Italia Independent collection. This time, Italia Independent founder Lapo Elkann went back into the archives of extraordinary Italian tailoring and selected three fabrics inspired by the ‘60s and ‘70s. Hublot used them to craft the dials and straps of three new Classic Fusion Chronographs, which will join the Italia Independent collection. Just like the previous models, these three additions highlight that recognizable Italian flair, yet with a slightly sporty edge, thanks to the chronograph complication.

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BY TIM LAPPEN

TheHAUTE LISTAuto ASTON MARTIN DB11 A True GT that can hang with the fast boys.

The first impression of this car, as with most, is visual. We all have heard that beauty is in the eye of the beholder but I have yet to meet a beholder who doesn’t immediately love the look of this car. It presents with the classic long hood and short tail profile of supercars past, modernized with flow lines, low roof and greenhouse, but with additional edges and swoops and falls that give the car a look of motion even when stopped.

To me, a hugely important component to the gestalt of the vehicle is its signature sound. Is there a better vehicular song than a

We all have heard that beauty is in the eye of the beholder but I have yet to meet a beholder who doesn’t immediately love the look of this car.

V-12 motor, both on start-up and on full acceleration? While mufflers do have their place in life (a concept apparently not agreed with by my 5:30 a.m.-departing financial-executive neighbor), the DB11’s song of the open road is as good as it gets. I love the sound of the V-12, which to me is part of making the driving experience more engaging. I don’t get a thrill when “driving” a four-wheeled iPhone so this car meets a lot of my needs just from the exhaust note alone.

COMING OR GOING, it’s unmistakably an Aston Martin

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF ASTON MARTIN

ASTON MARTIN This is where the magic begins

Which brings us nicely to the performance category and it’s just fine, thank you very much. With the 600HP V-12 providing a 0-60 time of 3.9 seconds and a top speed right at 200 MPH, it will get the job done, whatever that job is.

Let’s conclude with the driving impressions. Ensconced in the DB11 is to be swathed in leather, surrounded by luxurious touches here and there, bathed in the terrific sounds emanating from the resounding exhaust note and the Bang and Olufsen sound system (which is worth the price if only for the automatically slow-rising tweeter domes, magically appearing from the dash), this car was ready for whatever I threw at it, be it bumper-to-bumper traffic or a full blast (at some unnamed location— sorry, my mother may be reading this) Put otherwise, it’s an experience in rolling luxury with equal parts performance and comfort. Hit the start button, pull back on the right paddle shifter and away you go. It truly is a car for the senses.

THE CENTER STACK is elegant and very functional

A lifelong petrolholic, mechanic (cars, motorcycles, boats), and automotive journalist since penning a column for his high school newspaper, internationally recognized attorney Tim Lappen is a partner at a major Los Angeles–based law firm, where he chairs the firm’s Family Office Group and its Luxury Home Group and is, of course, a member of its Motor Vehicle Group. He can be reached at tlappen@gmail.com.

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BY TIM LAPPEN

TheHAUTE LISTAuto LEXUS LC 500 An LFA in LC clothing.

LFA—those three letters cause auto cognoscenti’s eyes to light up, with dreams of a high-output V-10 redlining at 9,000 RPM, superb handling and incredible sound, especially as the fuel cutoff didn’t interrupt the banshees until 9.500 RPM. Lexus’ first full-on race car for the street, built between 2010 and 2012, tipped the scales at about 3,200 pounds and tipped the wallet at close to $400,000. It was a wonderful car to drive, so I am told—the closest I got to the driver’s seat was a high-speed hot-lap in 2012 around the Long Beach Grand Prix circuit, with piloti Scott Pruett as my wheelman. Now THAT’S a chauffeur!

So when I had the opportunity to enjoy an “Infrared” LC 500 for a week when the car first came out, I jumped at the chance. I could tell from the stats that it would be a thrill and I was right: horses—471; 0-60 4.4 seconds; and top speed 168MPH. This clearly was not my father’s first Lexus (LS400) or even Dad’s second Lexus (GS400). In fact, the LC is a different breed altogether from the family sedans first produced in the late 1980s and early 1990s. If anything, the LC (“Luxury Coupe”) shares its DNA with the LFA.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ASTON MARTIN

LUXURIOUS touches around.

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The LC comes in two flavors—V-8 and hybrid. Those interested in the hybrid can read elsewhere as I was focused on the V-8, though the hybrid does produce some respectable numbers, too—354 horsepower (total of gas and electric) and 0-60 in 4.7 seconds while delivering 35MPG highway. The hybrid’s base price is about $96,500.

As these photos illustrate, the car is designed to look like it performs, as a supercar with a snarling spindle grille—there’s no mistaking this car when it’s coming at you. With the great exhaust report, luxurious interior, terrific sound system and exotic looks, the LC 500 is a car built for enjoyment. And at the same time, the base price of $92,000 compares very well to its competition.

I really enjoyed my time with this four-seater coupe. It’s fast, agile, comfortable, responsive, elegant and just flat-out fun. As the Lexus gift to us in honor of its impending 30th anniversary, I say a resounding “thank you!”

A supercar with a snarling front grille.

A lifelong petrolholic, mechanic (cars, motorcycles, boats), and automotive journalist since penning a column for his high school newspaper, internationally recognized attorney Tim Lappen is a partner at a major Los Angeles–based law firm, where he chairs the firm’s Family Office Group and its Luxury Home Group and is, of course, a member of its Motor Vehicle Group. He can be reached at tlappen@gmail.com.

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A HOME FOR ALL SEASONS Jackson Hole offers a range of activities in every season, making it the perfect location for a second home.

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JACKSON HOLE HAS NO OFF SEASON Snake River Sporting Club is bringing big ideas this getaway town.

With skiing season in full force, locales like Aspen, Tahoe and Telluride

walking distance of the town square and famous watering holes like the

are always enticing. Though buying a ski chalet for the winter season may

Million Dollar Cowboy Bar at one’s disposal, Jackson Hole has all the mak-

seem like a good idea, an additional home that you’re going to jet off to

ings of a welcomed respite, no matter what the season. When it comes to

only a few times a year may not be the best investment. Luckily, there is

real estate in Jackson, upcoming developments are the most ideal. Located

another ski community that is just as beautiful in the summer as it is in the

approximately 30-minutes away from the town’s center via a scenic moun-

winter—Jackson Hole. Jackson, Wyoming is the definition of quaint, small-

tain road, The Snake River Sporting Club is in the midst of creating one of

town America. Everyone’s friendly, there are tons of locals living in the area

the most beautiful places to live in the area. Built off the banks of the Snake

year-round and prices haven’t been jacked up as high as can be. That’s why

River, the club offers stunning views that are simply unattainable from the

the area has recently become a hot spot for premium real estate. Teton Vil-

town of Jackson. The mountainside land offers multiple options for homes,

lage is one of the nation’s best ski locations, which is just a 20-minute drive

from expansive mansions surrounded by evergreen trees and adjacent to

from the center of town. With plenty of chic, modern restaurants within

the nationally-protected forest, to the Ranch Estates, which sit atop the

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BY TIM LATTERNER

hill and look out over the beautiful canyon with incredible views of Wolf

pad for anyone crazy enough to dare to go “heli-skiing”—getting dropped

Mountain. But it is the homes that reflect the epitome of luxury, with tall

out of a helicopter onto the slope directly. Additionallly, the club sits on

glass windows, stunning fireplaces for a cozy night in and ample private

what was formerly the Astoria Hot Springs, which is part of Wyoming’s

land to beat any “yard” at one’s disposal. While the homes are absolutely worth the investment, the real reason to find a place in Snake River Sporting Club is for the facility itself. The club’s story is an uplifting one. After being hit hard by the 2008 financial crisis, as many developments were, Snake River Sporting Club has not only gotten back up on its feet, but it is continuing to build and grow faster and larger than any of its neighboring competitors. Cabins are being

naturally occurring hot springs. The club plans to bring the

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In the winter, the club is about a 40-minute drive to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, the local skiing destination.

built with modern finishes, plans are being made for the creation of innovative homes and the grounds are

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hot springs back as a featured amenity that residents and visitors can both enjoy—because there’s nothing better than to sit and soak after a full day on the slopes. However, one of the club’s best features and where it really stands apart from other ski destinations, is its summertime attractions. Jackson Hole actually started as a summer getaway and only emerged as a great ski resort to the masses in the 1960s, according to locals. In the summer, the club comes to life, offering fly-fishing for trout in the Snake River, canoeing in the small lake, horseback riding, a myriad of hiking trails

kept perfectly manicured year-round, while offering exciting activities. In

and a top notch golf course. So rather than putting your money towards

the winter, the club is about a 40-minute drive to Jackson Hole Mountain

a seasonal-based property, look into investing in a year-round home in

Resort, the local skiing destination. The club’s entrance also has a heli-

Snake River Sporting Club.

HOME ON THE RANGE The development is located just outside the town of Jackson, giving residents plenty of space.

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BY TIM LATTERNER

While those living in the Hamptons have always felt like royalty, the actual Queen has arrived. Beyoncé and Jay-Z have bought a new house in East Hampton, and Hamptonites are all the better for it.

The Carters have previously summered in the Hamptons through rentals, but this will be their first permanent residence in the area. The Pond House, as the estate was dubbed, sits on two acres of land, measuring at 12,000 square feet. The residence features seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms. The space also sits directly on the Georgica Pond and beside a 17-acre meadow preserve.

The home had previously stalled on the market for about eight years before being swept up by the Carters for $26 million.

For all the Hamptonites out there, make your reservations at Pierre’s now, just in case the table next to you winds up being occupied by Queen Bey.

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF COMPASS (BEYONCE) AND DECASO (ULTRAVIOLET)

QUEEN’S QUARTERS With Beyoncé and Jay-Z buying a house in the neighborhood, East Hampton is getting its first official palace.

JAY-Z AND BEYONCÉ ARE MOVING TO EAST HAMPTON

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9 ULTRA VIOLET HOME PIECES TO ELEVATE YOUR DESIGN STYLE IN 2018 Late last year, Pantone announced its annual color for 2018: ultra violet.

According to color experts, the purple hue is going to be everywhere.

Kendra Frisbie, the president of DECASO, believes that the color choice is illustrative of the times we live in. “Historically, purple has been the color of visionaries calling for equality, so in a lot of ways, ultra violet is reflective of the climate of our world today,” Frisbie told Haute Living. “It feels hopeful, and because it’s bold and unexpected, is perhaps what we all need right now.” With 12 years at McGuire Furniture under her belt, Frisbie knows a thing or two about interiors. In her new role she oversees DECASO, the premier online marketplace for antique and modernist home decor.

So why is ultra violet the shade of the moment? “Ultra violet has

an energy about it that is rarely found in just one color. Both bold and meditative, it makes a spiritual statement in a profound way,” Frisbie says.

“Everyone is wild for this rich, saturated hue because it symbolizes royalty and luxury. In design, it adds an unexpected pop of color that can quickly add depth to a space.” While the easiest way to add the color to your design scheme is to paint an accent wall, Frisbie recommends “mixing it into a room through textiles, throw pillows, rugs, accent chairs or decorative accessories. It can make a space feel very current, rich and welcoming.” Below she shares her favorite ultra violet finds from DECASO. Limited-edition Art Basel anodized aluminum serving/bar tray ($1,500) Pure white Murano lamps with lacquer shades ($3,950) Mid-century Eames Lax lounge armchair in rarest purple color ($8,075) Large amethyst geode on stand ($1,750) Pali, 2015, acrylic polymer and pigment of aluminum by Don Martiny ($6,900) Lilac hanging lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1958 ($828) Pair of Hannah Morrison sling chairs ($2,800)

OUTSIDE THE LINES Pantone’s Color of the Year is influencing everything from fashion trends to interior design collections.

Renato Freitas original oil on canvas, 2013 ($14,000) Italian velvet sofa ($10,500)

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BY TIM LATTERNER

HauteRESIDENCE HUDSON YARDS IS BREAKING DOWN THE WALLS How Hudson Yards is transforming Midtown Manhattan into the next hot spot. through evolutionary changes over decades and decades. For a man-made neighborhood to plant itself down and keep up with the city’s pace on trends

ing, architecture and urban planning practices—Hudson Yards—is on the rise.

and cultural relevancy would be akin to jumping out of a moving vehicle and

Throughout the history of New York, man-made neighborhoods have come

expecting to land on one’s feet. Neighborhoods like Battery Park City offer

and gone, never truly catching the zeitgeist and coming to fruition as a desti-

some of the most beautiful penthouse apartments and luxury homes in Man-

nation of “cool” in the city. From the Robert Moses era, to Co-Op City, Battery

hattan, but other than a Shake Shack and a Regal Cinema, the neighborhood

Park and Long Island City, these constructed neighborhoods often feature

doesn’t feature much that can’t be attained elsewhere (with the exception of

great buildings, complete with luxury residences and high-end amenities for

the ferry service to: the Statue of Liberty.) At Hudson Yards, the development

tenants. But they miss the mark of contributing to the city at large. Hudson

teams are bringing in top-tier retailers, restaurants and event spaces that are

Yards—the mixed-use venture driven primarily by Related Group and Oxford

already drawing in crowds, and keeping them coming back for luxury shop-

Properties Group—is on a fast track to accomplishing a feat previously thought

ping and decadent dinners at world-class restaurants. It is taking the time to

impossible: Making people—even locals—want to go hang out in Midtown.

give some of New York’s best culinary minds a chance to explore, rather than

The key to a great neighborhood, wherever it may be, is a sense of community.

dropping another chain establishment or spin-off in the area. Porchlight, for

Most New York neighborhoods come with this organically built-in. Places like

instance, is a new cocktail bar located at 28th Street and 11th Avenue, with

Greenwich Village, the Lower East Side, even the Upper East Side, have gone

southern vibes and rocking chairs. It is also the first stand-alone bar project

PHOTOS COURTESY OF RACHEL SWANN

CUSTOM BUILD Unlike other manmade neighborhoods in the city, Hudson Yards is shaping up to be one of New York’s coolest locales.

On the western bank of Midtown Manhattan in New York, history is being made. A man-made neighborhood, built by thorough design, engineer-

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ings at Hudson Yards, though, PHOTOS COURTESY OF HUDSON YARDS

is the seamless blending of fine dining and the cult favorites of the newer, younger tastemakers in New York. While fine dining stalwarts in any project draw an older, wealthier crowd, Hudson Yards is thinking younger, too, by creating a new Momofuku project with David Chang. In a statement with Hudson Yards, Chang says, “We need to offer something that’s more experiential than what we’ve ever done before. Hudson Yards provides that opportunity for both chefs and diners alike.” The planning of Hudson Yards extends deeper into retail too. Similar to Relat-

WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD With a lineup of great bars, restaurants, and retailers opening up in the area, Hudson Yards is already drawing in visitors.

ed’s Columbus Circle shopping center, luxury brands are the lay of the land at Hudson Yards.

For instance, Neiman Marcus is opening its first New York City

from Danny Meyer—the visionary behind Union Square Café, Eleven Madison Park and so many others. Death Avenue Brewing and Roasting will also be serving both coffee and beer to those at Hudson Yards while cooking up home-style favorites. The name is a callback to the nickname for 10th Avenue from a century earlier, dubbed for the deadly freight train that ran up the street. Additionally, Per Se’s Thomas Keller and The Porter House Bar and Grill’s Michael Lomonaco are creating a new restaurant for the area. Both chefs are already working closely with Related at another one of the developers’ properties, The Shops at Columbus Circle. “The energy of New York is really the people,” Lomonaco told Hudson Yards. “In this way, we’re going to discover together with our guests what Hudson Yards really means.” The real genius behind the culinary happen-

store—a tri-level, 250,000 square foot epicenter for fashion in Manhattan. The Shed, a new venue for the area, will also be home to future New York Fashion Week events. The entire neighborhood stretches from 28th Street to 43rd Street, with Related’s development within the neighborhood reaching from 30th to 34th Street between 10th and 12th Avenues.

With several luxury real estate ventures coming up too, Hudson Yard’s mission to be a bona fide New York neighborhood is certainly becoming realized—especially with the dream team behind the project making great decision after great decision into sculpting what will surely be a welcomed addition to the city that never sleeps.

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4 Make a statement with Alex Woo’s numbers and letters.

JEWELRY THAT SPEAKS

New York jewlery designer Alex Woo wows celebrities with her simple, yet statement-making pieces for everyday wear.

There is nothing quite like showing the world how much you love your little one, and Alex Woo knows just how to do that in haute style. Meet the New York designer whose jewelry line includes a gorgeous collection of everything from little princess charms and diamonds to astrological signs and even 14-inch sterling silver necklaces small enough for your little tot.

Best known for designing jewelry for all seasons of Gossip Girl and the signature Carrie Bradshaw ‘C’ necklace on The Carrie Diaries, Alex Woo is all about style, sophistication and personalization, so it’s no wonder the jewelry line quickly caught the eye of many A-list celebrities.

Heidi Klum wears Alex Woo’s 14K yellow gold “4” and Mini Addition Heart to represent her four children. Kelly Ripa has been spotted wearing the white gold and diamond “3” to represent her three children and Jennifer Lopez loves the brand’s custom letters “m&e” to represent her two children, Max and Emme.

Whether you decide to mix and match these pieces to wear and/or share with your daughter, the possibilities are endless, but one thing is for sure—each original piece will certainly be treas-

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ured for many years to come.

BY DEYVANSHI MASRANI

BABY DIOR FOR THE BABY YOU ADORE The French fashion house launches its Spring/Summer 2018 Baby Dior line.

France’s finest, Christian Dior, never disappoints when it comes to fashion. And its high standards are certainly just as high when it comes to children’s clothing.

The Spring-Summer 2018 Baby Dior collection is nothing short of perfection. Designed by Creative Director Cordelia de Castellane, the line features gorgeous floral prints, showcasing Christian Dior’s love of flowers, as well as flowy whites, crisp lines, detailed embroidery, quilted leathers and varsity-inspired jackets.

The collection is broken up into selections for baby boy, baby girl, girl, boy, accessories and exclusive pieces, mostly using whites, blues, reds and subtle hints of pinks. Additionally, the fashion house has embedded some noteworthy design elements into many of the items; specifically, they’ve included clovers, hearts, the figure “8” and ladybug emblems, to sig-

BABY DIOR The Spring-Summer 2018 Baby Dior collection is nothing short of perfection.

nify good luck charms on certain pieces.

Some of our favorites include the embroidered leather jacket, the hooded, red, mink fur cape for girls, the ballerinainspired dresses made with tulle for baby girls, the Nano Lady Dior red handbag made from lambskin with lady bugs, the Dior teddy bear medallion chair, the knitted cardigans with patches for boys and the floral-printed summer dresses. They even included a doll, wearing a dress to match the Plumetis tulle dress for girls.

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HATCH MAMA The 10-piece product line covers all of your maternity needs.

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PREGNANCY PRODUCTS HATCH Mama’s all-natural maternity products will help keep you comfortable during pregnancy.

HATCH gained some notoriety when Wall-Street-wonder-turned-clothing-

even stretch marks. Examples include a stretch mark-reducing belly mask,

designer Ariane Goldman, created the clothing brand to “celebrate every

nipple and lip balm and fortifying hair oil. There are even three essential

choice,” meaning before, during and after pregnancy. The brand—with its

oil rollerballs: Relax, renew and rescue—a ginger, anti-nausea remedy. Our

flagship store located on New York City’s famed Bleecker Street—features

favorites include the belly oil, which is an elixir made with botanical oils,

timeless and very wearable pieces for mothers-to-be, new moms and sea-

including argan, almond, calendula flower and rosehip, to lessen inflam-

soned mamas. On January 17th, HATCH also launched HATCH Mama—a

mation, relieve itching and reduce the appearance of stretch marks; and

10-piece line of products for pregnant women.

the belly sheet masks, made with aloe vera, propolis and hydrolyzed ma-

HATCH Mama maternity products are not only completely safe to use

rine collagen to “soften and soothe inflamed scar tissue post pregnancy.”

during pregnancy, but also loved by celebrity fans, including Jessica Alba,

And a bonus? The packaging is so beautiful and elegant that you’ll want

Carey Mulligan and Brooklyn Decker. Created by herbalists and chemists

to keep the products on display.

using non-toxic and natural ingredients, such as lavender for calming pur-

So, instead of suffering in silence or conducting hours of research to

poses, aloe vera to soothe and reduce inflammation and eucalyptus to

find out the best line of maternity products that are safe for both you and

promote alertness, the product lineup is small, but effective. Each product

your baby, check out HATCH Mama—they’ve already done the research,

targets a specific, pregnancy-related issue that all former and current preg-

so you don’t have to.

nant moms can relate to, including aching feet, thinning hair, dry skin and

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HAUTE TOYS FOR YOUR LITTLE TOT The latest and greatest play things for the little ones.

Parents are always in search of the latest and greatest toys for their little ones and we are always on the lookout for the haute collection. From ride-on animals to an entire playground for your child to play on, here’s a look at a few of our luxe favorites.

RIDE-ON ANIMALS: Sure, you have seen the haute ride-on posh pedal Cadillacs, but have you heard of Hansa Toys‘ ride-

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on animals? These life size, realistic looking animals take the shape of everything from elephants, tigers, camels, reindeer and moose, providing hours of fun for your little ones. These handmade creations are designed by artisans to mimic the real thing. Think minimal seams as the products are made from the inside out, with man-made furs (from which the “coat” and “hides” are made) and plush, realistic bodies that simulate walking or seated positions. They also have a collection of mechanical ride-on toys, so kids aged three and older can ride on the likes of a 46-inch elephant

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LIFE SIZE ROBBY THE ROBOT: Robby the Robot takes on a new form when it comes in a life size seven-foot form at Hammacher Schlem-

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mer. You may recall the robot from the movie classic Forbidden Planet, but this $32,000 creation is made

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of fiberglass and is pre-programmed to spin, twirl and rotate. Robby’s voice delivers famous lines from the original movie at your command from the remote control, all while being synchronized with the retro-

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style bright blue neon tube lights built into his front.

You can even connect Robby to a home theater system so you can project your own voice through him with the included wireless microphone. Almost as

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much fun for adults as it is for kids.

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YOUR OWN PRIVATE PLAYGROUND: 1794

Designed for kids aged 5-to-12 years old, you can have your own private playground just like the one from Quaker Mill. This bright and sturdy addition to your backyard is a mere $61,000, but will surely keep your kids active and entertained all day long. From tic tac toe, gear and rain panels,

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HANSA TOYS The company offers a wide range of lifesize, ride-on animals.

to a maze, bongos, and drums, there is something for every age range. Kids will love sliding down the tube and spiral slides, and have fun racing their friends down the double slide. There is even an overhead orbital ladder, which connects to a net climber, along with a boulder climber around 3025

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BY LAURA SCHREFFLER

Megayachts in Gustavia Harbor

Montage Deer Valley Après Lounge & Beach Club Champagne all day at Montage Deer Valley

SKI SEASON

THE BEST SKI RESORTS IN THE WORLD HIT THE SLOPES IN STYLE THIS WINTER WITH OUR PICKS FOR THE BEST PLACES TO STAY WHILE SKIING AND BE SEEN ’ROUND THE GLOBE!

MONTAGE DEER VALLEY 9100 Marsac Ave., Park City, UT Anyone who wants the mountain to themselves knows that the best time to ski Deer Valley is during the Sundance Film Festival—the slopes are bare.

Regardless of what time of winter you go, the Montage Deer Valley is a chic place to stay. This year, the resort is celebrating the 200th anniversary of Pool deck at The Little Nell

Veuve Cliquot yellow hues and located just steps from the slopes, where you can rosé all day (with some Tsar Nicoulai caviar to soak up the bubbly). In addition to the Après Lounge & Beach Club, guests will have direct access

WINTER WONDERLANDS Enjoy caviar and champagne after hitting the slopes at Montage Deer Valley

to Deer Valley Mountain’s 200 acres of sprawling terrain and more than 100 different trails via three high-speed chairlifts.

THE LITTLE NELL 675 E Durant Ave., Aspen, CO Nothing says luxury quite like a stay at The Little Nell. Everything you could possibly ask for is available to you at this five-star, Five-Diamond Aspen resort, thanks to the Les Clefs d’Or-certified concierges. The staff restocks your minibar daily, provides you with a humidifier to resist that drying

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Veuve Clicquot’s rosé in its Après Lounge & Beach Club, a yurt adorned in

mountain air, offers a ski concierge, packing and

and newly opened eatery, Village Station. Stay in

unpacking services, and complimentary around-

the Lodge’s Celebrity Suites, which showcase the

town transportation via Audi. This winter, take

famous faces that frequented the resort (including

advantage of The Little Nell’s Guest Chef Dinner

Eastwood and Marilyn Monroe). All feature

Series, which features Michelin-starred chefs

photography dating back to the Union Pacific

from around the world taking over on-site eatery

Railroad, fireplaces and living rooms. Actual

element 47. The one to beat is a meal prepared

celebrities are sadly, not included.

by father/son duo Jean-Georges and Cedric Vongerichten on March 2. This year, the Nell is also

SONNENALP

offering its $8,000 wine club, giving oenophiles the

20 Vail Road, Vail, CO

chance to order and stock their vinos of choice

While you’re hitting the slopes of the Blue Sky

on site after a personal consultation with Master

Basin or Back Bowls, stay at Vail’s Sonnenalp,

Sommelier Carlton McCoy. For the ultimate winter

and experience European-style rustic luxury at

experience, make sure to partake in a hot toddy

its best. Step onto the balcony of your suite tom

at Chair 9, a mountain hideaway only accessible

look down at the village below and snow-capped

by Snowcat or skis at Aspen’s only ski-in/ski-out

mountains beyond while you happily warm

resort. It’s no wonder this haute hotel is often

yourself inside by the gas log fireplace. Stop for a

referred to as “the Aspen of Aspen.”

moment to appreciate the watercolors on display by well-known German artist Julius Seyler before

SUN VALLEY LODGE

relaxing in your absolutely amazing bathroom,

1 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, ID

which features a personal soaking tub and heated

Sun Valley has been the ultimate celebrity winter

marble floors. You’ll love the distinctly German feel

getaway for many years, which is why the likes

of this haute Vail resort, which not only showcases

of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mark Zuckerberg,

Bavarian furniture and food, but whose staff

Warren Buffett, Adam West, Tom Hanks, Oprah

dresses in traditional garb like lederhosen and

Winfrey, Demi Moore, Clint Eastwood, Bruce Willis,

dirndls. Enjoy the old-world European experience

Ashton Kutcher, Steve Wynn, Justin Timberlake

even further by indulging in comforting cuisine

and Bill Gates have all owned property here. If

at the Swiss Chalet eatery or upscale fare at

you can’t buy like the rich and famous, the newly

Ludwig’s, named, quite fittingly, after the luxury-

revamped Sun Valley Lodge is a sweet alternative

loving Bavarian “Swan King.” But best of all, this

should you want to take advantage of Bald and

resort truly plays up to the skier with an enhanced

Dollar mountains. Twenty-five of the 105 guest

ski experience through its exclusive ski concierge,

rooms on-site have been remodeled as of last

which offers a private lounge, secure lockers

December, along with its Ram restaurant, Ram bar

and personalized service along with the latest

A suite at The Little Nell

The Sonnenalp pool and hot tub Sun Valley Seattle Ridge

The Sonnenalp at night

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The Gazebo at Cristallo Hotel & Spa

The lobby at Hotel Mont-Blanc

Four Seasons Whistler lounge

technology for tuning, repairs and

locally inspired “Mountain Men

waxing in a private setting steps

Bar” of spa services. There’s also a

away from the lifts.

Wilderness Wellness experience,

FREEZING FORE Play “Glacier Golf” at Four Seasons Whistler, where you’ll tee off from a mountaintop after a ride on a private helicopter.

FOUR SEASONS WHISTLER

Canada’s

4591 Blackcomb Way, Whistler,

world of ice and snow via private

BC V0N 1B4, Canada

helicopter. The game of golf also

Located in the heart of Whistler,

soars to new heights here, as

Cortina d’Ampezzo offers some

treatments that provide signature

British Columbia, Four Seasons

guests are invited to tee off from

of the best skiing in the world.

detox, anti-aging, relaxation and

Resort & Residences Whistler—

a mountaintop. Once your private

A notable rendezvous for Italian

après ski rituals. Equipped with

Canada’s

Five-

helicopter has landed, tee off with

high society, Cristallo’s service

a rejuvenating hammam, sauna

Diamond property—is a perfect

biodegradable golf balls before

and enchanting cultural heritage

and oversized Romanesque indoor

place to indulge after skiing and

heading to the driving range in a

have endured for over a century.

pool, the 5,200-square-foot space

snowboarding down the best slopes

snowmobile for a few last swings

Levels of comfort and courtesy

also includes a spacious FitWell

in Whistler/Blackcomb. Brave the

before enjoying a lunch catered by

convey the hotel’s innate, gracious

Club that offers cutting-edge fitness

winter weather and take a dip in

the Four Seasons Chef de Cuisine.

Italian hospitality. At this new

equipment, a virtual trainer and

hotel—which only opened its doors

spectacular views of the Dolomites.

only

AAA

largest,

southernmost

ice cap to explore an unexpected

the heated outdoor pool or relax in

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one of three hot spring-style outdoor

CRISTALLO HOTEL & SPA

whirlpools. Conversely, you can stay

Via Rinaldo Menardi, 42, 32043

to dine at one of four restaurants,

HÔTEL MONT-BLANC

indoors and try out a Vichy shower

Cortina d’Ampezzo BL, Italy

or relax at The Cristallo Ultimate

62 Allée du Majestic, 74400

room or eucalyptus steam room at

Located in the Dolomites mountain

Spa—a Transvital Swiss Beauty

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France

the spa. There’s something here

range in Northern Italy and a

Center—which focuses on locally

The historical Hôtel Mont-Blanc

for the gents as well, thanks to the

two-hour

sourced,

officially opened its doors in 1849,

drive

from

Venice,

in December—guests can choose

exclusive

therapeutic

PHOTOS COURTESY OF FOUR SEASONS WHISTLER, CIRSTALLO HOTEL + SPA, CLIB GAUCHE MONTBLANC, HOTEL BARRIERE LES NEIGES, FABRICE RAMBERT HOTEL LE KAILA AND ALPINA GSTAAD

offering adventurers to fly over

The Panorama Suite at Alpina Gstaad

Hôtel Barrière Les Neiges bar

and while the white façade and

views to get away from it all in

which could include torch-lit de-

Restaurant. There is a cigar lounge

blue shutters have retained the

Courchevel, a fairy-tale village

scents, heli-skiing or even a pri-

modeled after an old cigar lounge

classic Chamonix style, its 40

where luxury and traditions are

vate screening in the resort’s 17-

in Havana, a private cinema where

rooms and suites are all completely

intertwined. Set at the heart of

seat cinema.

many Hollywood celebrities and

modernized, giving guests the

Les Trois Vallées—the largest

best of both worlds. Interior

ski area in the world—the resort

ALPINA GSTAAD

year, and a 21,500-square-foot spa

designer Sybille de Margerie

boasts more than 370 miles of ski

Alpinastrasse 23, 3780 Gstaad,

that offers everything from organic

renovated the hotel to reflect its

runs. With its 42 rooms, suites and

Switzerland

Swiss Alps products to unusual

environment: The bedrooms offer

a penthouse, the Hôtel Barrière

Alpina Gstaad is the newest

programs including Tibetan yoga.

a panoramic view of the nearby

Les Neiges enjoys an exceptional

luxury hotel to open in the village

Make sure to take note of the

Drus and impressive Bossons

slope side location at the foot of

of Gstaad, Switzerland, in 100

charming on-site cottage, where

glacier at the foot of Mont Blanc.

the legendary Bellecôte run, just

years. Contrasting with the warm

you can enjoy a romantic candlelit

When you’re not busy on the

a stone’s throw from the center of

wood interior are sofas, chairs

fondue dinner for two with snow

slopes, treat yourself to the Clarins

town and its luxury boutiques. It’s

and lighting from luxury British,

falling softly around you.

spa and hammam, state-of-the-art

the ultimate place to ski as it has

French and Italian designers that

fitness equipment, heated outdoor

a team of experts who will warm

are complemented by a stunning

swimming pool and Jacuzzi with

your boots and lay your skis on

contemporary

a view of the mountain peaks that

the slope. Les Neiges also features

featuring

will leave you breathless.

one of the hautest ski rooms in

including

the area thanks to a collaboration

Emin, Jana Euler, Alex Israel,

If you’re looking to stay in an

HÔTEL BARRIÈRE LES NEIGES

with the exclusive Bernard Orcel

Terence Koh and Henrik Olesen. In

iconic, elegant place ripe with

shop, a benchmark in Courchevel

addition to the Swiss Stübli serving

sports

422 Rue de Bellecôte, 73120

for more than 40 years. The Cléfs

traditional

Bernese

St. Moritz is for you. In 1857,

Saint-Bon-Tarentaise, France

d’Or concierge and personal but-

Oberland specialties, guests will

legendary hotel pioneer Johannes

Head toward snow-capped sum-

ler service are on hand to create

find Megu on the slopes as well

Badrutt purchased the property

mits and stunning panoramic

tailor-made experiences for you,

as the Michelin-starred Sommet

and transformed it into St. Moritz’s

directors screen throughout the

art

well-known Dan

Colen,

regional

collection

KULM HOTEL ST. MORITZ

artists

Via Veglia 18, 7500 St. Moritz,

Tracey

Switzerland

history,

Kulm

BESPOKE EXPERIENCES Make sure to take advantage of the Cléfs d’Or concierge at Hôtel Barrière Les Neiges for unique experiences like a nighttime descent by torchlight.

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Six Senses at the Alpina Gstaad

first hotel, thereby laying the foundation for

and bedding plus lots of wooden beams—

the Swiss luxury hotel industry in the Alps,

which has every kind of modern amenity

which immediately became a popular Alpine

available, including a Bose SoundDock sys-

winter tourism destination that served as

tem, a double flow constant Hygrometer, a

the venue for the opening of the 1928 and

Nespresso machine and even a PS4. But it

1948 Olympic Winter Games. Guests will

isn’t amenities alone that make it a standout:

have their own fun skiing down the slopes

There’s an aquatic area with its own aqua-

that overlook Lake St. Moritz, a world-famous

marine course, a Michelin-starred restaurant

Swiss ski and spa town. This timelessly

in L’Ekrin, a Spa by Nuxe and a ski shop of-

elegant hotel is where you’ll find the most

fering direct access to the slopes. Even bet-

glamorous jet-setters in Europe, who come

ter, the true skier is going to be wowed by

for the gourmet restaurants (including the

its “Snow Guarantee”—in part owing to its

16-point Gault Millau winner the K); its three bars, including the oldest sports bar in the Alps, the Sunny Bar, as well as the A furry suite at Hotel Le Kaïla

Miles Davis Cigar Lounge; the completely redesigned state-of-

You’ll get “ what you came for–there are 327 slopes!

the-art, 6,500-square-foot Kulm

”

natural characteristics (the resort is located in the heart of the Three Valleys, where 85 percent of the slopes lie above 5,900 feet) and regular landscaping using snowmaking machines. You’ll get what you came for—there are 327

Spa with views over the Alpine panorama

slopes—but you may not want to leave the

and Lake St. Moritz; 65-foot indoor pool with

hotel!

underwater music; and 26 fully redesigned

OLYMPIC GOLD The Kulm Hotel in St. Moritz served as the setting for not one but two Olympic games!

THE OMNIA HOTEL

designer Pierre-Yves Rochon as you do the

Auf dem Fels, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland

slopes.

If you’re looking for a room with a view, The Omnia has one… and how. Whether you’re

The Miles Davis Lounge at the Kulm

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rooms newly refreshed courtesy of interior

HOTEL LE KAÏLA

standing on your balcony gazing at the Mat-

Route de la Montée, 73550 Les Allues -

terhorn, or looking out one of your panoramic

Méribel, France

windows at the Zermatt valley, you’ll be

Everything at Hotel Le Kaïla appears to be

blown away. And while The Omnia is spe-

inspired by wolves… and we’ll go so far as to

cifically beautiful, it’s the resort’s wellness-

say that it’s completely fierce. This is the ulti-

inspired, contemporary interpretation of the

mate ski chalet-style hotel—think fur throws

traditional mountain lodge aesthetic that will

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ALPINA GSTAAD, TRISTAN SHU, OMNIA HOTEL AND W VERBIER

Hotel Le Kaila’s “blue grotto”

The Omnia at night

have you coming back time and again. You’ll find a Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, caldarium, petal steam room, relaxation room and outdoor whirlpool with a view of the village and the Matterhorn, as well as facilities that include a gymnasium with state-of-theart Technogym equipment and two rooms for individual massage treatments, yoga and Pilates.

W Living Room terrace

Make sure not to miss the indoor/ outdoor pool: Through an open-

the main Verbier ski lifts and access to 250

ing underneath the inside glass enclosure,

miles of ski terrain. The property features 123

you can dive into the outdoors and enjoy the

stylish guest rooms, suites and residences,

fresh air and the unparalleled views of Zer-

each with a fireplace, signature W bed and

matt and the Matterhorn. The pool is heated

private balcony. The design is daring, using

to 84 degrees and has more than six mas-

local materials like wood and stone fused

sage jets, while the whirlpool is heated to 100

together with modern accents to create a

degrees—a perfect way to soothe your aching

contemporary urban Alpine design. There

muscles after a long day on the slopes. In ad-

are six on-site restaurants, and if you’re a

dition to a library, a restaurant with two open

partygoer, make sure to take your rewarding

fireplaces, a lounge bar, a wine cellar and

après-ski drinks and indulge in a little snow

two sun terraces, The Omnia is officially one

boot dancing at W Off Piste. After a long day

of our favorite places to get away from it all.

on the Swiss Alp slopes, detoxify and relax at

W VERBIER Rue de Médran 70, 1936 Bagnes, Switzerland W Verbier is the hot, new scene-stealing kid in town. It’s a hot spot for sure despite its wintery location, just steps away from

Matsuhisa at W Verbier

The WOW suite a W Verbier

the Away Spa, which includes a shimmering indoor/outdoor-heated WET pool, hammam, sauna and Jacuzzi. You’ve got to love that anything you want is literally at your fingertips thanks to dedicated service from both the W’s Mountain Concierge as well as its exclusive Whatever/Whenever service.

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WINE & DINE

The food and wine connoisseurs’ favorite time of the year is upon us once again—the annual Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine and Food Festival. The high-profile affair draws in some of the biggest names in the industry each February to Miami Beach for a weeklong festival celebrating the world’s best wine and food. In light of the upcoming festival, Haute Living rounded up a list of our personal favorite events of SOBEWFF 2018 that include the most coveted tickets to snag.

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PHOTOS BY MICHAEL PISSARI

The Most Lavish Events of SOBEWFF 2018

SOBEWFF TRIBUTE DINNER: HONORING BOBBY FLAY Price: $550/person Date: Saturday, February 24 Time: 7-11 p.m.

Each year, the Tribute Dinner is the pinnacle event of the week, drawing in the most high-profile crowd for a truly extravagant feast honoring the chef of the moment. Last year, the dinner honored one of Miami’s favorites—chef José Andrés. This year, the dinner will recognize chef, restaurateur, author and beloved Food Network personality Bobby Flay, along with Treasury

Alex Guarnaschelli Lee Schrager Katie Lee Bobby Flay Sergio Sigala and Guy Chetwynd

Wine Estates managing director and chief executive officer Michael Clarke. The dinner will once again take place at the festival’s headquarters—the Loews Miami Beach Hotel—with this year’s emcee, Y100 radio host Elvis Duran. Featured chefs cooking at the dinner include an all-star lineup of Michelle Bernstein, Giada De Laurentiis, Frederic Delaire, Alex Guarnaschelli, Stephen Kalt, Clarissa Martino, Marc Vetri, Michael Voltaggio and more.

WINE SPECTATOR’S BEST OF THE BEST Price: $350/person Date: Friday, February 23 Time: 7:30-10:30 p.m.

If you’re looking to sample the very best of the food and wine offered throughout the weekend, then snagging a ticket for this signature event is a must. The annual event takes place at the iconic Fontainebleau

Wine Spectator’s Best of the Best

Miami Beach hotel and rounds up 60 of the nation’s top chefs to showcase their most gourmet samplings and pair them with more than 100 wines rated 90 points or higher on Wine Spectator’s scale.

IL PELLICANO DINNER Price: $350/person Date: Saturday, February 24 Time: 7-10 p.m.

All photos courtesy of SOBEWFF

If the dinner is taking place at the Faena Hotel, you know that it will be nothing short of extravagant. The Il Pellicano Dinner will be held at the hotel’s Los Fuegos

by Francis Mallmann restaurant, featuring a gourmet lineup of authentic Italian cuisine from chef Antonio Magliulo of the Il Pellicano and La Posta Vecchia Hotel.

Here, guests will indulge in contemporary creations from Tuscany and the Lazio region of Italy along with

SOBEWFF Tribute Dinner 2017 Honoting Chef Jose Andres

Damilano Barolo wine pairings.

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WINE TASTINGS In addition to the impeccable cuisine prepared, each meal is paired expertly with special wines.

DINNER HOSTED BY VIK MUNIZ, DANIEL BOULUD,

DINNER HOSTED BY BRAD KILGORE, MIKE BAGALE AND

CLAUDE TROISGROS AND FREDDIE MARTINEZ

JUSTIN CARLISLE

Price: $250/person

Price: $250/person

Date: Friday, February 23

Date: Saturday, February 24

Time: 7-10 p.m.

Time: 7-10 p.m.

At this seated dinner, art and cuisine will come together for a beau-

This unique dinner, hosted at the new Phillip and Patricia Frost Mu-

tiful evening as world-renowned Brazilian artist and photographer

seum of Science, will feature dishes from South Florida-based chef

Vik Muniz joins forces with distinguished chefs Daniel Boulud

Brad Kilgore along with executive chef Mike Bagale of the Michelin-

and Claude Troisgros at the Pérez Art Museum Miami’s Verde res-

starred Alinea in Chicago and James Beard Award finalist Justin

taurant. The specially curated menu will include dishes inspired

Carlisle of Ardent in Milwaukee. The innovative dinner will include

by Muniz’s contemporary exploration of the world with perfectly

a menu influenced by science showcasing expertise in molecular

paired glasses of rosés from Château d’Esclans.

gastronomy, as well as tastefully paired craft cocktails from Grey Goose vodka.

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PORTUGUESE DINNER

CHICKEN COUPE BY ANDREW CARMELLINI

Price: $250/person

Price: $325/person

Date: Thursday, February 22

Date: Saturday, February 24

Time: 7-10 p.m.

Time: 7-10 p.m.

Get a taste of the seven-year Michelin-starred restaurant ALDEA helmed

Famed chef Andrew Carmellini from The Dutch is serving up a gour-

by chef George Mendes in New York with this special dinner hosted at

met spread of fried chicken and bubbly for his signature event, Chicken

COMO Metropolitan Miami Beach. Mendes will be joined by TV person-

Coupe, held at the W South Beach Hotel. The walk-around tasting has

ality and newest Michelin-starred chef/restaurateur Henrique Sรก Pes-

been carefully curated with more than a dozen chefs featuring the high-

soa to create an exquisite international dining experience highlighting

est-quality and most inventive chicken dishes with delicious sides, and

their mastery of Portuguese cuisine.

of course, bottomless champagne.

CHICKEN COUPE Ash Fulk at Chicken Coupe 2016

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NEW, YET NOSTALGIC THE RAG TRADER features an underground piano cocktail bar, Bo Peep Cocktail & Highball store, inspired by the mid-20th century heyday of the neighborhood.

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The Garment District is getting two new residents under one roof: The Rag Trader and Bo Peep Cocktail & Highball Store courtesy of FOX Lifestyle Hospitality Group. Together, both establishments have worked to preserve the nostalgic architecture of what was once an old garment factory and tailor’s office.

“Underneath the layers of walls and flooring that had amassed over time, the building had a hidden story to reveal from when the neighborhood first flourished as a creative fashion haven,” said Mark

PHOTOS BY GABI PORTER

The Rag Trader and Bo Peep Cocktail & Highball Store opens its doors in NYC.

Fox, restaurateur and founder of FOX Lifestyle Hospitality Group. “I imagined the seamstresses and tailors working on this very floor 70 years ago and wanted the decor to pay tribute to just that.”

The Rag Trader features an underground piano cocktail bar, Bo Peep Cocktail & Highball Store, inspired by the mid-20th century heyday of the neighborhood when the area boasted the highest concentration of garment manufacturers in the world.

At The Rag Trader, guests will be offered a creatively designed menu by Executive Chef Justin Ottervanger. Showcasing a selection of raw bar options, snacks, authentic pizzas, and plates ranging in size, the menu features signature dishes such as Sea Scallop Crudo, Rogue Smokey Blue Salad, Fried East Coast Oysters, Crispy Skin Salmon, Cauliflower ‘Steak’ and the 14oz Bone-in New York Strip.

“The menu focuses on refined comfort food and is designed to allow multiple

types of dining experiences. Whether looking for a bite or quick drink with friends, a romantic dinner, or late-night pizza after a crazy night out, we have something for everyone,” said Ottervanger.

Head downstairs to the intimate and opulent Bo Peep Cocktail & Highball Store, which pays homage to what was once a tailor’s fitting room. The menu draws inspiration from the ‘40s and ‘50s and consists of over 30 cocktails divided into fun and thematic categories.

Beverage Director Evan Hawkins also expertly created the drink program, which boasts a selection of classic and modernly crafted cocktails, craft beers, as well as a thorough wine selection.

“For Bo Peep, I wanted to take it back to a time when drinking was sexy and adventurous,” says Hawkins. “Piano keys dancing across the air, guests were dressed to impress and the perfect drink was in hand,” says Hawkins.

THE RAG TRADER is open for lunch and dinner daily, plus brunch on weekends: Sun-Thurs: 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.

Fri-Sat: 11 a.m. - 4 a.m.

Bo Peep Cocktail & Highball Store is open daily: Sun-Thurs: 5 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Fri-Sat: 5 p.m. - 4 a.m.

Location: 70 W 36th St, New York, NY 10018 FRIED EAST COAST OYSTERS are just one of the many delectable treats offered on the menu.

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ALL PHOTOS BY ROMAIN MAURICE

The SCENE

Andrew and Miriam Stranberg, Bradley Theodore, Marietta Chrousala, Alonzo Mourning and Leon Patitsas

Jay Rutland, Eduardo Serio and Victor Blanquart

Sterling Cooper, Victor Blanquart, Bradley Theodore, Alonzo Mourning and Kamal Hotchandani

HAUTE LIVING X LOUIS XIII AT ART BASEL 2017 Haute Living and LOUIS XIII celebrated two very special Art Basel parties during the week. The first took place aboard mega yacht Bliss, where Bradley Theodore presented a specially commissioned painting of a LOUIS XIII bottle to NBA legend Alonzo Mourning. The painting benefitted the Mourning Family Foundation. The second event was in partnership with Haute Living, LOUIS XIII and Maddox Gallery honoring fine-art photographer David Yarrow at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach’s StripSteak by Michael Mina. A special photograph was auctioned off for $27,000 to benefit the Black Jaguar-White Tiger Foundation.

Seth Semilof, Jay Rutland, Victor Blanquart, Phil Goldfarb and David Boothe

LOUIS XIII setup

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The SCENE

Elvira Gasanova and Francois Bezault

KRISTAPS PORZINGIS COVER LAUNCH DINNER AT TAO DOWNTOWN Haute Living celebrated its latest New York cover featuring Kristaps Porzingis of the New York Knicks along with luxury watch brand Jaquet Droz. The intimate dinner took place at TAO Downtown in Manhattan and featured a stunning display of the brand’s most impressive timepieces. At the end of the evening, Jojo Anavim presented a custom Seth Semilof, Kristaps Porziņģis and Francois Bezault

piece of artwork to Kristaps showing Pablo Piccaso holding a pair of Adidas Yeezys.

Jojo Anavim and Kristaps Porziņģis

Miles Chamley-Watson, Kristaps Porziņģis and Devon Kennard

Jaquet Droz timepiece

Dinner 89 setup

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The SCENE

Alec Monopoly and Philipp Plein

Donovan Carter, David Yarrow and Seth Semilof

ART LIFE X MADDOX GALLERY POP-UP AT THE FONTAINEBLEAU Haute Living teamed up with Art Life and Maddox Galleries to present renowned street artist Alec Monopoly and fine-art photographer David Yarrow’s works for a curated pop-up experience at the Fontainebleau Hotel’s Fontaine Ballroom during Art Basel 2017. The VIP opening on Thursday night welcomed celebrities like Scott Disick, Sofia Richie, Jonathan Cheban and more.

Vlad Kaykov, Sergey Petrossov, Kamal Hotchandani and Lolita Frangulyan

Sofia Richie, Scott Disick and Alec Monopoly

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Eduardo Serio, Jay Rutland and David Yarrow

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The SCENE

Jorge Pérez and Kamal Hotchandani

Guest, Seth Semilof, Jean-Francois Sberro and guest

HAUTE LIVING’S PRIVATE HUBLOT LOVES ART DINNER CELEBRATING RICKY MARTIN For the annual “Hublot Loves Art” event for Art Basel Miami, Haute Living took over the world-renowned Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) for an extravagant, invite-only dinner party on its third floor Joy Terrace. The exclusive event celebrated Haute Living cover star Ricky Martin, who attended with his partner, Jwan Yosef. The dinner also honored French sculptor Richard Orlinski for his partnership with Hublot in creating a special-edition timepiece, the Classic Fusion. Guests enjoyed sips of Dom Pérignon Richard Orlinski, Ricky Martin and Ricardo Guadalupe

Champagne, Belvedere Vodka and Volcan Tequila as well as a live violin performance by Ezinma.

Martha and Rick De La Croix, Darlene Pérez Martin Fuentes, guest and Gonzalo Morales

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The SCENE

Agnieska Gray and Countess Barbara Pagowska-Cooper

ERMANNO SCERVINO BOUTIQUE OPENING WITH ORIANNE COLLINS Haute Living was the proud media sponsor of this year’s exclusive Ermanno Scervino pre-gala shopping and fundraising reception at the Bal Harbour Shops to support the Little Dreams Foundation. The enriching foundation, established by Orianne and Phil Collins, aims to help kids achieve their full potential through various activities in music, sports and the arts. The pre-gala event showcased five little Betty Wright, Jean Pierre Espiritusanto, Angelina Green, Nicole Acosta, Martina, Travieso, Cameron Wheeler, Camila Pocovi, Orianne Collins and Renata Munoz

Dreamers as they performed in front of the elite crowd under the guidance and direction of Director Jean Pierre Espiritusanto. It also debuted the stunning new boutique.

April Donelson and Orianne Collins

Yanina Torres, Renata Munoz, Gary Merlino, Orianne Collins, Anielka Louis,

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Alec Monopoly

TAG Heuer’s Art Provocateur Alec Monopoly teamed up with the luxury Swiss watch brand for the second year in a row during Art Basel Miami Beach. This year, they kicked things off with a special cocktail party and art takeover at the Miami Design District TAG Heuer boutique. Guests enjoyed specialty cocktails from Belvedere and got to see a live activaTAG Heuer’s Art Provocateur Alec Monopoly teamed up with the luxury tion where Alec Monopoly spray-painted 300 white rubber straps for Swiss watch brand for the second year in a row during Art Basel Miami the upcoming release of his limited-edition Connected Modular 45. The Beach. This year, they kicked things off with a special cocktail party and art following day, Alec Monopoly and TAG Heuer staged an art takeover of takeover at the Miami Design District TAG Heuer boutique. Guests enjoyed the Fontainebleau Hotel, scaling the 40-ft. wall on the front of the buildspecialty cocktails from Belvedere and got to see a live activation where Alec ing. He later presented TAG Heuer president Kilian Müller with a special Monopoly spray-painted 300 white rubber straps for the upcoming release of sculpture. his limited-edition Connected Modular 45. The following day, Alec Monopoly

ALEC MONOPOLY X TAG HEUER AT ART BASEL 2017

and TAG Heuer staged an art takeover of the Fontainebleau Hotel, scaling the 40-ft. wall on the front of the building. He later presented TAG Heuer president Kilian Müller with a special sculpture.

Alec Monopoly

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BY CHARLOTTE MACKINNON

HEALTH&BEAUTY

FOOD OF THE FUTURE

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e’ve all been there: overindulging during the holidays (or the past year in general) and justifying it by the time-old resolution to eat more plants in the new year.

But if we’re being honest, giving up the gourmet dishes we hate to love can be a buzzkill—or at least it was until plant-based fine dining became haute.

We sat down with the world’s leading plant-based chef, Matthew Kenney, the mastermind behind 10 vegan restaurants throughout Los Angeles, Miami, New York, London and Bogota, Colombia, among others. The secret to the two-time James Beard Award nominee’s success? Transforming plant-based dining into a gourmet experience served in the chic, sexy environment we previously would have never associated with veganism.

Photos courtesy of Matthew Kenney Cuisine

Celebrity plant-based chef, restaurateur and book author Matthew Kenney discusses how he’s transforming vegan dining into a gourmet experience.

“I have always appreciated not only the flavor and presentation of

Italian wine bar in the East Village, Double Zero. The venue has

the food served, but the atmosphere of the restaurant and the overall

claimed a spot on the Michelin Guide of NYC for the second year in

experience that we can create,” Kenney says. “Our dishes are carefully

a row thanks to its gourmet pizza, including the balsamic, radicchio

crafted to not only be healthy, but colorful, beautiful and complex ―in

and fig pie with caramelized onion, olive tapenade and a smoked al-

an environment that reflects the same attributes.”

mond ricotta that would pass as authentic to even the pickiest cheese

True to form, the vibrant, colorful food found on the menu at

connoisseurs. Diners will also find a creamy, cashew-based cacio e

his 1 Hotel location, Plnthouse, is served in a gorgeous, white and

pepe on the menu served with crispy black olives and arugula, plus a

bamboo dining room mere steps away from the beach. And while

killer tiramisu complete with cacao, almond and espresso dust that

the menu is stunning,―featuring lunch staples such as carrot ginger

draws the attention of New York’s A-listers on a nightly basis.

kelp noodles and a vegan “Reuben” made with smoked mushroom,

Celebrity sightings are also commonplace at his flagship restau-

mustard seed kraut and sun-dried tomato Russian dressing served

rant, Plant Food + Wine in Venice, CA, where stars such as Leon-

on rye,―Kenney waves away the idea that all plant-based food ma-

ardo DiCaprio munch on the colorful zucchini lasagna layered with

terializes in the casual form of a pretty acai bowl or a light lunch

macadamia ricotta, basil pesto and sun-dried tomato or a signature

eaten poolside. His dishes are just as likely to appear in the high-end

dish of kimchi dumplings in the gorgeous garden off L.A.’s glamor-

restaurant scene pertinent to urban nightlife.

ous Abbot Kinney Boulevard.

“Our restaurants are designed to reflect the ethos and sensibility

With these types of venues popping up all over the country,

of the food served, while still being sexy and sophisticated. We like

even the diners with the most expensive taste will be able to enjoy

pushing boundaries and having an edge,” Kenney notes.

healthier food without sacrificing flavor or a haute restaurant at-

This vision is manifested through the illuminated walls of floorto-ceiling wine shelves and gorgeous open dining space in Kenney’s

mosphere. The only hesitations you’ll have are that the dishes are too pretty to eat.

FRESH-MADE Everything at Kenney’s restaurants is made with only the most fresh and natural ingredients around, using plants and fruits as the base for all cuisine.

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BY OLIVIA HSU DECKER

HauteAMBASSADOR

spectacular lights at the show

The stunning performence of Turnadot

27TH MONACO YACHT SHOW The most spectacular yacht show in the world Once again, I found myself at the Port Hercule touring over 125 mega yachts, amazed that The Monaco Yacht Show is indeed the Mecca of the yachting community. The show last year included the notable strong attendance of American and Russian clients and the largest and youngest fleet ever with 50 per cent of yachts less than two years old and an average length of 49m.

As tens of thousands of visitors fought their way through four days of yachts on exhibit and marketing events, it’s important to pin down a certain type of clientele in this unique opportunity. Some 36,400 participants walked the electric-blue carpet with some invited via the organizer’s new Sapphire Experience

The new Monaco Yacht Club opened in 2014

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By night, the bright lights of Monaco formed a spectacular backdrop to over 150 private events. I hang out most of the nights at the Monaco Yacht Club for dinners and drinks with friends. But there was the annual gala party, where forward-thinking Heesen’s Home, Oceanco’s showstopper Jubilee and Italian masterpiece Seven Sins by San Lorenzo, swept up the awards. Lurssen hosted their party this time at the Monaco Yacht Club instead of one of their mega yachts. It’s not the same ambiance compared to the past Lurssen parties I attended on-board Solandge and Quattroelle.

My “trophy yacht” is Lurssen’s Areti. Dubbed “a yachtsman’s yacht,” the 85-meter Areti was custom-designed and built for a Russian client with its layout oriented towards intimate and cozy spaces for family and friends. A stunning feat

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Yacht Areti

of design and construction, Areti is a real head-turner and envy of

along with the white superstructure and grey accents are all a mar-

the most discerning superyacht owners. Alas, Areti is NOT for sale.

riage of British craftsmanship, topped off with a German build to be reckoned with.

THE TOP 5 LARGEST SUPERYACHTS ON DISPLAY WERE:

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Jubilee The Netherlands’ largest launch to date, Oceanco pre-

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has all the classic traditionalism and elegance one could desire

just over 4,500GT, this sleek and stylish silhouette, gracious for its

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a movie theatre.

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The best deal of the Show from my vote is Huntress II, a 55m

the 92m Aquarius.

1997 Feadship motor yacht refurbished in 2013. It sleeps up to

Areti Lurssen’s 85m Areti is a brilliant creation of Winch Design,

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Top Yacht Jubilee.

Monaco yacht show by night

Bottom yacht Legend

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Monaco Yacht Show at Port Hercule

Yacht Silver Fast

The master bedroom at Huntress II

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BY DEYVANSHI MASRANI

HEALTH&BEAUTY BODY BUSINESS

Barry’s Bootcamp superstar trainer Derek DeGrazio spills his tips on achieving your ideal body, year-round There’s no better time to start a new workout

the technique, then you can speed it up if the

regimen than the beginning of the year – and

move calls for it. It’s better to do something

with world-famous institutions like Barry’s

slowly and correctly, than quickly and poorly.

Bootcamp, it’s easier to do so than ever.

Everyone knows that BB’s classes incorpo-

What are your thoughts on some of the

rate a variety of weight-training exercises,

health-related fads/trends, like waist train-

coupled with a cardio burn on the treadmill.

ers and skinny teas? Do they work?

Though it’s tough, it’s doable (and fun). Each

Google says a fad is defined as ‘an intense

instructor offers a range of modifications

and widely-shared enthusiasm for something,

to each exercise to accommodate all skill

especially one that is short-lived and without

levels. With superstar instructors like Derek

basis in the object’s qualities.’ ‘Short-lived’ and

DeGrazio, whose long list of celebrity clientele

‘without basis’ pretty much sum it up. Just

includes Britney Spears, Adriana Lima and

get yourself into the gym, eat right, and you’re

Kim Kardashian, it’s no surprise that Barry’s

good. There is no secret recipe or short cut.

Bootcamp has garnered quite a cult-following.

We sat down with Derek at his BB location on

How much of each type of workout per

Miami Beach to discuss his fitness tips for the

week is ideal, in terms of cardio and

New Year.

weights?

It really depends on your goals. If you want to

What are some tips you have to stay on

build muscle, you’ll want to do more strength

track for a new workout regimen?

training each week and less cardio. If you are

Stay consistent. I know that sounds like a

looking to lose weight, you’ll want to continue

giveaway, but that’s really the key. There will

to strength train each week, but add more

be good days and not so good days in the

days of cardio as well. I’m happy with where

gym, but don’t let the latter frustrate you –

I am now and on average, I like to strength

instead, ride the highs of the good days and

train four-to-five times per week and do cardio

constantly remind yourself that something is

three times per week.

better than nothing.

Derek DeGrazio Derek suggests combining a variety of strengthtraining and cardio exercises three times per week, on average.

that you can dispel for us?

out per week and why?

Everyone needs to know that heavy weights

Three times per week consistently is the

do not make you bulky. Yes, if you’re eating

magic number to start seeing results. If you

5,000 calories per day, you’ll get thicker, but

are new to fitness, start with one-to-two times

heavy weights don’t do that. Think about it

per week and ease into three. If you have

this way: The bigger the weight, the bigger

been doing three times per week regularly, try

the change. You need challenging weights to

four-to-five times per week to see even greater

overload the muscle, which in time, will result

results.

in changing your body. Eat properly and that change will come in the form of a strong,

What are some ways you can prevent

lean, toned and defined body.

injury when working out?

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Don’t rush. A lot of people think that finishing

To try one of Derek’s killer classes, visit him

the move faster is better, but it can lead to

at one of his Miami-based studios in Miami

injury if you aren’t aware of your form. Take it

Beach or Midtown Miami (Aventura opening

slow and steady, and once you’ve mastered

soon).

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MATT ROY

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COMPASS 310.926.3777 818.402.4442 tomer.fridman@compass.com

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HAWAI’I THE BIG ISLAND ROBERT S. KILDOW

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TIMOTHY NORMAN TAMURA

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MONTECITO EMILY KELLENBERGER

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LAKE ARROWHEAD

CORONA DEL MAR

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HAWAI’I HONOLULU & ENTIRE ISLAND OF OAHU SUSIE HAYTER

The Agency 424.230.3716 mschwartz@theagencyre.com www.theagencyre.com/michelleschwartz

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 808 258-3681 susieh@bhhshawaii.com www.susiesellshawaii.com

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COLORADO BRECKENRIDGE SUMMIT COUNTY JUSTIN & KRYSTAL KNOTT

NEW MEXICO SANTA FE NEIL LYON

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CRESTED BUTTE KILEY FLINT

TEXAS

Keller Williams Plano 214.773.0020 mike@mikebrodie.com www.mikebrodie.com

DALLAS MIKE BRODIE

JACKSON HOLE ANDRIA CLANCY

Trinity Real Estate Group 307.413.5892 jhclancy@live.com www.trinityjh.com

ILLINOIS CHICAGO JOANNE NEMEROVSKI

DENVER DOUGLAS D. KERBS

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COLORADO TELLURIDE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE MATTHEW R. HINTERMEISTER

UTAH PARK CITY DENNIS HANLON

Telluride Sotheby’s International Realty (970) 729-1200 telluridebroker@aol.com www.SellingTelluride.com

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SOUTHERN EAST COAST

MIDWEST WYOMING

COLORADO

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 312.720.4505 JoanneSellsChicago@gmail.com www.joannesellschicago.com

FLORIDA LONGBOAT KEY, SIESTA KEY AND SARASOTA DANIEL MATUSIAK CLHMS | CRS

Action Realty of Sarasota 941.504.7618 Danielmatusiak1@gmail.com www.actionrealtyofsarasota.com

SOUTHERN EAST COAST MIAMI GOLDEN BEACH ALEXANDER GOLDSTEIN

FLORIDA DAVIE & PLANTATION MARK KRAVITZ

FLORIDA BAL HARBOUR LYDIA ESKENAZI

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COCONUT GROVE, FL

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FLORIDA KEY LARGO, ISLAMORADA PETE RIVEIRO

FLORIDA MANALAPAN JIM MORLOCK

ONE Sotheby’s International Realty 855.663.6873 hdaniels@onesothebysrealty.com www.1000museum.com

FLORIDA

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MARK NESTLER & JOHN POLETTO

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EWM REALTY INTERNATIONAL 305.960.2500 relo@ewm.com ewm.com

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Willaim Raveis 239.537.5351 dante.disabato@raveis.com DanteDiSabato.Raveis.com

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The Jason Kapit Group 954.650.4443 haute@TheJasonKapitGroup.com www.TheJasonKapitGroup.com

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SUNNY ISLES BEACH ELIAD BENO

FLORIDA W PALM BEACH/JUPITER/ WELLINGTON FRANK KIRSCHNER & VERONICA CARACCIOLO

FLORIDA

LRF Group

SOUTH MIAMI & PINECREST

FLORIDA

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FLORIDA THE ISLANDS OF CAPTIVA & SANIBEL KAREN BELL

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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 404.229.8242 toni@toniitkin.com

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Fisher Real Estate 508.901.0191 brent@fishernantucket.com

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CANADA NOVA SCOTIA TIM HARRIS

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CANADA TORONTO, ONTARIO ELISE KALLES

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INTERNATIONAL TURKS AND CAICOS TURKS AND CAICOS IAN HURDLE

The Agency - Turks and Caicos 649-332-2618 Ian.hurdle@theagencyre.com www.theagencyre.com

BELIZE BELIZE DANIEL MATUSIAK CLHMS | CRS

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MIAMI AND DESIGN MIAMI

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Panerai CEO Angelo Bonati talks design. anerai, a brand with deep-rooted history dating back to the

and movements of a complicated watch, the ship-like wall displays, the sec-

1800’s, has been a consistent front-runner in the luxury watch

ond floor courtyard, looking down onto Palm Court, and the wall-mounted,

industry, combining its Italian heritage with Swiss technol-

Luminor Marina-inspired clock, with luminescent green coloring.

ogy and nautical-inspired design elements. With a loyal fol-

The city of Miami almost seems representative of Panerai – both adapting

lowing who’ve even gone so far as to coin a term to identify

to the contemporary age and remaining true to their cultural roots – while

themselves—Paneristi—the brand has become particularly known for being

steadily growing. When asked about the brand’s growth and what fans can

a leader in innovation. It’s therefore, no surprise that Panerai and its CEO,

expect in the new year, Mr. Bonati kept it simple: “A lot of success. Success

Angelo Bonati, have partnered with Design Miami/ to present deserving re-

covers everything. We will continue with our strategy and produce wonder-

cipients with the Panerai Design Miami Visionary Award.

ful watches. That is our mission.”

This year, at the Design Miami/ fair, the coveted award went to New York-based architect Annabelle Selldorf and her team at Selldorf Architects; conceptual American artist Rashid Johnson; charitable organization 14+ Foundation; and Swiss architects Emanuel Christ and Christoph Gantenbein of Christ & Gantenbein. Together, the group collaborated to create the Mwabwindo School – one that will offer its students a free education in Zambia, southern Africa, when it opens its doors in 2018. Mr. Bonati and Design Miami/ Chief Creative Officer, Rodman Primack, PANERAI L’ASTRONOMO

one of the brand’s stunning new releases from SIHH 2018.

presented the award to the team, stating, “Not only should we award people for their design work…but also in thinking about how they can use their practice for more than that.”

Each recipient graciously accepted the award and touched on the importance of the project, as well as the impact it’s had on them personally. Joseph Mizzi, CEO and co-founder of the 14+ Foundation, said, “What’s most important to us about today’s award is the group of volunteer participants and the recognition from Panerai and Design Miami/.”

After the ceremony, which took place in the Design Miami/ theater space, we sat down with Mr. Bonati, who emphasized the significance of partnering with Design Miami/ for such an incredible award for the third year in a row. “The event is important because it’s something inspired by design. Design is one of the most important elements…for Panerai. It’s what makes us different and a little bit exclusive.”

He continued to explain the importance of the brand’s presfirst came here over 20 years ago. It’s growing a lot and our boutique here is one of the most important in the United States.”

The two-year old, 2,200 square foot Panerai flagship store, located in the Palm Court area of the Miami Design District, was created by famed architect Patricia Urquiola. The boutique is one of the most prominent and eye-catching in the Palm Court area, with its contemporary light fixtures, mimicking the parts

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