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THREE YEARS INTO HIS TIME WITH THE HEAT, JIMMY BUTLER, OUR MOST INFLUENTIAL ATHLETE, HAS FIRMLY FOUND HIS FOOTING IN MIAMI. AND THOUGH FATHERHOOD HAS MADE HIM SOFTER, HIS DESIRE TO CRUSH EVERYTHING IS STRONGER THAN EVER.
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t’s been three years since I first encountered Jimmy Butler, before he had even officially donned his No. 22 Miami Heat jersey, and in that time, much has changed — in his life, and in general (hello, we lived through a pandemic). But one thing definitely has not: his desire to win.
Anyone who knows the six-time NBA All-Star knows that I’m not just talking about basketball: he needs to excel at everything.
I mean, things change, and this could have too, I suppose. But a fairly recent conversation with his close friend Alexander “Sascha” Zverev reassured me that it hadn’t. The German tennis champion served up a description of legendary guys’ nights at Butler’s South Miami pad that revolve around fine wine, poker, Padel, dominos, and a lot of losing (on his part, and that includes not only the games themselves, but money and self-respect, too, from the sound of it).
The gauntlet Zverev throws down is this: the house always wins because the house makes up the rules as it goes along. (“The house” here, if you didn’t get it already, is Jimmy.) But then, who can really know the truth, especially when the story involves two fiercely competitive professional athletes who refuse to see themselves as losers in any situation? Butler says as much now, recalling a conversation they had over the summer. “I picked up the phone and said, ‘Hey Sash, what’s up?’ He was like, ‘Remember when I whooped your ass at cards?’ I was like, ‘I actually don’t remember that. I remember me whooping your ass at cards.’ This is the brotherhood that we have — we don’t really care how each other’s doing. We just gotta remind each other who’s better.”
He’s kind of joking, and also kind of not, but one thing is true: despite their mutual desire to be the best, theirs is a true friendship. “That’s my guy right there, that’s my guy. And he can hoop, I’ve got to give him credit,” Butler says. Which is nice, right? But then: “I can’t wait for him to come play tennis at my house. [The rules are going to be that] you must play with your feet — you cannot play with your hands. I will win at all costs. That’s why I love Sascha so much — because he doesn’t back down from any challenge. Like, he thinks he can actually beat me at basketball, and I think I can beat him at tennis; this is the battle that we constantly have. We can’t go three sentences without it turning into a competition every single time he calls.”
Which makes me wonder: could Butler beat Zverev, who is currently the ATP’s No. 6 world-ranked player, at his own game? Butler spent his summer taking tennis lessons, among many other things, so watch this
space. I would not be at all surprised if his competitive drive kicked into action to secure that “W.” I also know that Zverev’s “the house always wins” analysis was correct. “That’s how you’re supposed to do it. Those are the house rules, and the house rules are always catered to make me win.
Like, that’s a given,” Butler declares in response.
So yeah, the 33-year-old basketball star is all about putting in the hard work, but he’s not above making up illogical, Mad Hatter-style games with fluid rules to get the end result, either. Same-same, but different. “People will come up with anything and make up anything to find a way to say that I did not win. So they’ll say, ‘You changed all the rules, he creates the rules as he goes along,’” he says, innocently enough. Cue the fake halo now. “But it’s not documented, and if it is documented, I’m the one that documented it. So, as far as I can tell, I play a fair game. I just always win. That’s how you’ve got to do it.”
Fair or foul, Butler gets the job done. His track record with the Heat is living proof: in his first year, he helped lead his team to the NBA Finals, and in the 2021-2022 season, he led them all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals — before a heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics.
But the past is the past, and Butler is all about the future, eagerly anticipating the opportunity to dominate on the court once again. And come October 19 — the Heat’s first game of the regular season, against the Chicago Bulls — he’ll get that chance.
He says now, “I’ve had lots of rest, lots of recovery, lots of working out. Like I tell everybody, I work on everything in the off-season; I don’t think anybody is surprised by what I do on the basketball floor. This is about maintaining, finding ways to make myself better, and, more importantly, making my teammates better, making them more comfortable, and more confident, because I’m always going to need those guys.”
He expounds on this sentiment, saying, “It’s a blessing to be able to wake up and just hoop every day. Like, that’s my job, but not really my job, because I really love the opportunities that I have, the players I get to share the floor with, the coach I get to play for, the management, the ownership. It’s fun for me. I get excited to wake up and do this every day. I’m excited by the opportunity that we have ahead of us. The guys are ready. I mean, PJ Tucker is a traitor… I hate you PJ Tucker! I’m kidding, that’s my guy,” he
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I WILL WIN AT ALL COSTS.”
jokes of his friend and former team member, who left the Heat to play with the Philadelphia 76ers, adding, “But seriously, I think we’ve got a really good opportunity to become a championship caliber team.”
Tucker’s departure aside, the Heat are in a good position to contend again this year, with the strength of returning players like Kyle Lowry, Bam Adebayo, Victor Oladipo, and Tyler Herro. And Butler, of course, all 6-feet7-inches of his six-time NBA All-Star, 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist, five-time All-Defensive Team selection, four-time All-NBA Team honoree self.
As he says of both his teammates and his fans: “We’ve got some hardworking mother-effers down here in Miami that just love to win, love to have fun, and love that sunshine. That’s how the Miami people are, and that’s me for you in a nutshell,” he declares. “[That’s why] I want to finish my career here. I want to bring a championship here, as I say time and time again. I’m not going anywhere.”
I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t place my bets against him (or his $184 million, four-year contract extension, either): the odds, after all, are in his favor.
Now, let’s talk about how Jimmy Butler has changed — because truly, he has.
But to understand this change, we need to rewind a beat, go back in time. The year is 2019, pre-pandemic. I meet Butler, then freshly 30, at a swanky hotel in London’s upscale Knightsbridge neighborhood. He’s living there for the summer, using it as a launchpad for his global adventures. He’s young, hungry to win, and hell-bent on soaking up as much experience as possible: imbibing in Bordeaux, enjoying a feeding frenzy in Venice, learning how to samba in Rio de Janeiro. He’s full of fire to make it rain for the Heat in Miami.
But then, his daughter was born — and his life changed completely.
“I literally became a dad on opening night of my first year here, and so my life has taken a turn for the better. Honestly, I don’t think it can get any better than this,” he insists on a sunny Saturday morning in September, ten days after his 33rd birthday, and three before the start of training camp at Baha Mar in the Bahamas. “Now, I’m in dad mode any time I’m not in between all four lines on the basketball court.” (I mean, he did just return from a big ass birthday trip in Europe, living it up in Switzerland and France, but I see his point.)
What that involves is a lot of love, a lot of patience, and a lot of coffee. Right now, for example, it’s 11 a.m. and he’s on his fourth cup. And if you think that’s a lot, wait for it — he’s usually drinks up to ten a day.
“I need it. I need it,” he declares. “I’m telling you, you don’t know my child. My child is a handful and a half. I’m surprised that she’s not out here throwing something at the back of my head right now. That’s literally my daughter. And she’ll laugh and lie to you and say she didn’t do it. Like, it’s bad. So come to think of it, I probably need 32 cups of coffee.”
Is this learned behavior? I wonder (out loud). Unapologetically, even proudly, he confirms it probably is. “I definitely throw stuff at her while she’s watching TV, and then I’ll point at my brother or at her mom or whoever else,” he admits.
Another learned behavior is perhaps his biggest struggle. Fatherhood, more than anything, has taught him that he needs to watch his mouth, lest someone try to wash it out with soap. “[Being a parent has mostly taught me] that I need to watch what I say, because I say a lot of bad words on the daily, and I don’t realize it, but it’s because I’m normally in a competitive environment or somebody’s getting on my nerves. It’s like, my daughter’s not paying attention to anything until somebody says bad words. You can say every word in the English dictionary and she won’t repeat it until she hears the ones you’re not supposed to say. It’s like her brain knows. She gets me every single time.”
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When he makes this statement, there’s a certain kind of quiet glee to it. He’s proud of his daughter for the bad as much as the good. She’s a total chip off the old block, and he digs that. “My daughter is literally a sponge,” he boasts. “She says everything I do, she eats like I eat. She even drinks coffee with me — when I’m sitting down having coffee in the morning, we’ll make her a baby ‘cino with strawberry milk. She’ll sit and work with dada for a couple of hours, try to be part of the grown folks’ conversation, and act like she knows what’s going on. She doesn’t, but she still drinks her version of coffee with me every single morning.”
So maybe his time in the Magic City didn’t transpire exactly the way he anticipated, but as you can probably tell, 3-year-old Rylee is literally the light of his life, and she, more than anything, has made Miami home for him.
“I get to meet so many different people doing so many different things here. Whether it’s continuously exploring my love for coffee, or getting to be a dad, I’m making friends. I get to take my baby to the zoo, and to all the different museums.” He pauses. “And I’ve got special love for Miami, because this is where I really started to be a dad.”
As a father, he’s getting to see a different side of the city that he likely wouldn’t have otherwise. After all, Miami is a glamorous location for gorgeous people, with some of the world’s best nightclubs. There’s a sultry, hedonistic quality to it that athletes tend to gravitate to. But not Butler. To be fair, he says, “Even before I had a daughter, I didn’t really get a chance to see that side of it, either. Now, I just try to stay out of the way to the best of my ability.”
Despite that, the city is a part of him. “Miami is definitely home now,” he says. “I feel like I’ve really grown to love this city, and my life has definitely taken a turn for the better here. Honestly, I don’t think it can get any better than this. Obviously, the weather always helps, and being able to do what I love for a living, being able to hoop, that helps, too. I really love it here.”
The biggest personal challenge, he thinks, is separating Jimmy “Buckets” the player from Jimmy Butler the dad — finding the balance between work life and home life. “Separating the two is the one thing I really, really tried to focus on this offseason,” he admits. “What I found is that, when it’s time to give your all to being an athlete, do that. And then when it comes to being your everyday dad, be that, and let the basketball stuff go. And that was that — working on that switch, turning it on and off. Because sometimes, when I’m with my daughter, all I can think about is like, man, we’ve got to get back in the gym at 7 a.m. But then it’s like, man, you’ll always be able to get back to the gym. Honestly, that’s what it is. I work hard enough as it is, but I really have to master Hey, it’s daddy time; when you’re with your baby, let basketball take care of itself.”
Let’s recap where Jimmy Butler is at, right now, at this specific moment in time. He is raising a mini-me, has one hell of a contract, unparalleled support of his fans, an ambassadorship with Swiss timepiece brand Tag Heuer, and an exciting and successful new business venture in BIGFACE Coffee, a brand born out of the 2020 NBA Bubble. Who can forget that he turned beans into lattes, as it were, operating his own “coffee shop” out of his hotel room with an espresso machine he brought from home? (And that he charged his fellow NBA players $20 for the luxury?)
I feel like he may need something stronger than coffee if his mini-me does become more and more like her dear old dad, and recall from our former chat that he has a deep and abiding love of wine. That still exists, he promises, though he has no intention of starting his own label or opening a café anytime soon: he’s too focused on the present to think about retiring to pursue other passions quite yet.
“Don’t ever get that confused — I still love my wine, but to me, coffee is a lot like wine. I have the same conversations over wine that I have over coffee now, and it could be any time of the day, too. Like, if I want to, I’ll drink a glass at 7 a.m., and so what? It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, so they say. But really, coffee is the same process as wine there’s a story to tell. There’s so many people that help make a bottle come to life. The same thing goes for coffee — the farmers that are harvesting the product all the different type of washes, the altitude, the amount of rain… it’s literally the same as wine. I think that’s why I’m so intrigued by it, because no matter how much you know, you can never know enough, and you can never know everything.”
Maybe he has changed. Then again, maybe not. He tells me that right now, his focus is on learning how to create latte art, and for one very important reason. “I got into latte art so I can be better than everybody at everything. So for all the baristas out there that think you’re better than me at latte art, I’ll show you in a couple of years. I’m on the way!”
As for wine, well, that’s coming. “That’s in the future,” he says. “I want to win a championship first. I want to keep the main thing the main thing. I think there’s plenty of time to be able to do all of that after my career or towards the end of my career, but I’ve got a lot of basketball left. I’ve got a lot of winning left, and I’ve got a lot of things that I still want to do. I’ve got plenty of years left to be at the top of my game and help Miami win a championship.”
I can tell Butler needs to get back to his daughter; though she hasn’t thrown anything at him yet, she will, he promises. I believe it. But as we prepare to sign off, he abruptly declares, “It’s a good thing I can’t see you right now, because I know there’s a punchbuggy somewhere out there. And I’ll definitely see it before you saw it.”
halk it up to the love of his daughter, a summer of fun, or all that Floridian sunshine, but whatever it is, Jimmy Butler is happy.
He says as much now. “Man, I’m in a really, really good headspace. I’m so comfortable with me being me. I don’t care what I do with my hair, I don’t care what I put on. I mean look, my guys are good. My family’s good, my baby’s good. I’m so happy, and so fortunate to be around and work alongside the people I get to work with. I literally have no complaints. I’m a kid from Texas playing for the Miami Heat on the highest level. I wouldn’t change where I’m at for the world.”
I had reminded him earlier in our call that he’d actually done this to me, in person. When we first met a few years ago, he surprised me out of the blue by playing ye olde punch buggy game. I was not prepared, caught completely unawares, and, of course, he won. There are very few old VW Beetles speeding through the streets of Knightsbridge, after all.
But now, with the safety of Zoom between us, I feel bold. “Well, the next time I see you, I’m going to get one over on you,” I retort. “I will win.”
He clicks his tongue, and says with a tsk, “I promise you, that’s never going to happen. I’m always on the lookout.”
I think about it for less than a second, and tell him that if I were a betting woman (and I am), I would say he was probably right.
“See?” he says. “I’m already winning. Think about that.”
I’ve got to say, there’s definitely a comfort in consistency.
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Allo ski suit, $1,090; perfectmoment.com
PATEK PHILIPPE Ref. 5990/1A Nautilus, $68,600; patek.com
THERAFACE PRO
Percussive skincare device, $399; therabody.com
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TUMI X MCLAREN
Velocity backpack, $1,595; tumi.com
DR. DENNIS GROSS
DRx SpectraLite™ FaceWare Pro, $435; drdennisgross.com
LUMINANCE RED Acne device, $349; luminancered.com
CHRISTIAN DIOR
Small square pillow in white multicolor D-constellation, $1,150; dior.com
VACHERON CONSTANTIN
Traditionelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin, $87,500; vacheron-constantin.com
HUBLOT
Big Bang Unico Essential Grey, $20,900; hublot.com
SARAH FLINT
Spinner in navy leather, $945; sarahflint.com
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CARTIER
Diabolo de Cartier travel tag in lacquered gold-finish metal, $599; cartier.com
ROLEX
Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II, $11,050; rolex.com
PARFUMS DE MARLY
Oriana gift set, $450; parfumsdemarly.com
CHANEL
Hobo Bag Cruise 2023 in shiny crumpled calfskin and metal, $4,600; available at select CHANEL Boutiques nationwide and 800-550-0005
LYMA Laser, $2,695; lyma.life/us/
DIOR BEAUTY
30 Montaigne candle, $95; dior.com
LOEWE
Anagram cut-out pocket in classic calfskin and canvas, $950; loewe.com
VENUS ET FLEUR
Small le plein, $539; venusetfleur.com
RIMOWA 12-bottle case, $9,900; rimowa.com
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2022 Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost
Elegance and performance combined.
BY TIM LAPPEN
Haute MOVES
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ATTORNEYS WILL TELL YOU THAT WHEN a brand reaches the upper echelons of success, its trademark can attain a secondary meaning. The name “Rolls-Royce” achieved that success decades ago, so a product tagline that says “the Rolls-Royce of [fill in the blank]” tells the consumer that the product is extremely well designed, is made of high-quality materials, will stand the test of time, and will be the best there is. (Note: If that product is made by someone who doesn’t have a license from Rolls-Royce to use the name, that will not be a very long-standing or conflict-free marketing campaign.) Throughout its storied career ― since its founding over 115 years ago ― Rolls-Royce has earned a well-deserved reputation as the creator of the most elegant and well-built of cars, many of which are still on the road today.
Of course, I knew that when I was offered a loan of the latest Rolls-Royce model, a Black Badge Ghost edition, I was in for a treat. I would get to drive a beautiful car that was well made, fun to drive, solid, high-performing, and reliable. I experienced that, and then some.
The Ghost is one of four Rolls-Royce models for sale today ― the other three being the larger and more imperial Phantom (an elegant and B-I-G fourdoor sedan, often chauffeur-driven), the Cullinan (the most sophisticated of SUVs), and the Spectre coupe. All are distinctive and stunning and achieve their purposes beautifully. The Ghost is the four-door sedan that is often driven by the owner, not a chauffeur, and is the smallest of the current Rolls-Royce sedans, though it’s by no means a small car. It is roughly the size of a BMW 7 series sedan (six inches longer but almost the identical height and width), but the two don’t share looks, interiors or even power plants. The Black Badge Ghost is the “bad boy” of Ghosts, as the Black Badge package (at $43,850) brings with it a blacked-out and illuminated grille, black rims, black Spirit of Ecstasy (the hood ornament), and a handful of other noir delights.
When the car arrived, I was immediately struck by its imposing presence. The car exudes quality and stature and, with “mine” being a stunning gray with shiny black trim, it looked at once classic and modern, which may be the motto of the Black Badge Rollers. Where once the shiniest of chrome was “de rigueur,” now dark trim, a dark grille (which is beautifully illuminated), dark wheels, and
dark window surrounds abound. I should have suspected that my Rolls was going to be a performer when I saw that the color was called “Burnout Grey.” (What, you thought Poupon Grey would be more fitting?)
But wait, there’s more. The Black Badge also bumps the horsepower and torque above those specs in the standard Ghost, and Rolls-Royce states this will move the stately sedan from 0-60 mph in under 4.5 seconds. That is a remarkable feat: The car weighs in at about 5,600 pounds, yet the acceleration could beat most hot rods from the 1960s. (Two other differences are that the Rolls also handles and stops!) All Ghosts sport a twin-turbo V-12 motor but, at 592 horsepower, the Black Badge puts out about 30 horsepower more than the standard Ghost power plant.
The base price (a difficult choice of words, as nothing about this car is “base”) is $393,500, but mine was the beneficiary of a very liberal ordering clerk and had options totaling about $93,000. With destination, handling, and gas guzzler taxes, the window sticker was $492,250.
I suspect that most Black Badge owners drive theirs as I did, as the car is so responsive and ― surprising to many ― handles really well. The mileage may vary (as they say), but I was getting about 15 mpg. (If that’s really important to you, check out my upcoming article on the Rolls-Royce Spectre, the all-electric beauty that’s just been announced.) Some of the special features on my car are included in the Black Badge package, such as lambswool foot mats (my wife’s favorite), but most ― such as high-gloss interior veneer, contrast stitching for the R-R insignia on the headrests, body-colored grille, etc. ― really seem mandatory if one were to buy a Rolls-Royce.
My week with this beauty came to an end much too quickly. I enjoyed driving it on a short trip to Newport Beach as well as on the roads and freeways around Los Angeles. I was comfortable driving and parking the Black Badge and was grateful for the numerous cameras, which produced a terrific view of front, back, and side. But mostly, I enjoyed the pure luxury of driving a gorgeous machine that felt safe, comfortable, responsive, and elegant everywhere I went.
Thank you, Rolls-Royce, for over a century of luxury, class, elegance, and beauty on four wheels.
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2023 Aston Martin DBX707
An SUV with the heart of a lion.
BY TIM LAPPEN
ASTON MARTIN IS ONE OF THE LATEST MANUFACTURERS TO ENTER THE SUV parade, to be followed soon by Ferrari and Lotus. But not long after the Aston DBX arrived, the company delivered this fire-breather, the DBX707. And not to be outdone by others, Aston mated its beautiful, sinewy body with a 707 British horsepower (measured in PS, which makes it about 697 horsepower). And I am here to tell you that it puts all of those several hundred ponies to good use. (Note: even with the long-term James Bond connection, Aston obviously didn’t want to have to market a vehicle with only 007 horsepower, so they had to use this nameplate number.)
Aston Martin has made beautiful cars for years. In the 1950s, Ian Fleming helped immortalize Aston Martins as the cars that James Bond drove. Fleming’s verisimilitude was on several levels, with Bond partaking of various brands of drinks, weaponry, and the like, but almost everyone seems aware that Sir James drove an Aston. Also, we can thank the movies for the extensive list of options on the Bond Astons, which were replete with ejection seats, machine guns, oil slicks, and more. What a great product placement, on which Aston Martin has ridden for many years.
The more modern Astons are closer to the top supercars of these days in that they have more sculptural forms, more sophisticated technology, and more potent motors. And nowhere is that new formula more present than with the DBX707, which can rip off 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds on its way to a claimed top speed of 193 mph. Even the quarter-mile drag race stats are impressive: 11.5 seconds with a trap speed of 119 mph. As impressive as the numbers are, the SUV feels even faster, thanks no doubt to its great exhaust note and its very fine interior.
The suggested retail price for the DBX707 is $236,000, but “mine” had a number of fine options, boosting the price to $292,186. That compares favorably to the Lamborghini Urus and the Bentley Bentayga. However, at some 700 horsepower, the DBX707 leads the power parade. No wonder it’s gotten rave reviews from many.
But back to the options. As is the case with most manufacturers these days, the DBX has many color choices, each with a price tag of note. Mine was “Satin Titanium Grey,” which added $8,900, but that was the second most-expensive option on the SUV since it also had a number of the “Twill Carbon Fibre” packages: Carbon Fibre Gloss Upper Package for $9,200; Carbon Fibre and Dark Chrome Jewelry at $3,400; and Carbon Fibre Trim Inlay for $4,500.
As I love gray cars and carbon fiber, I owe a huge shout-out to the person who configured my SUV. When you add the 23-inch forged textured black wheels at $5,700 and Arden Green Metallic Leather (stunning!) at $2,800, along with a few other bits and pieces, you can see why the sticker was some $53,000 above the base. But, personally, I would have chosen all of those options too. Looks are good, of course, but can the performance cash the checks that the DBX is writing? Abso-Aston-lutely. We already know the stats show it’s a straight-line performer. But it was a delight to discover how the DBX707 handles the “twisties.” It’s sure-footed and corners really well, which is somewhat surprising since most of today’s primo handlers are e-cars with a very low center of gravity thanks to the batteries ensconced at or below the height of the axles. While the 707’s motor isn’t as heavy as the Aston V12, it’s still a force to be reckoned with, especially when the DBX is as tall as it is. I really like that the car has the ability to go almost in stealth mode and then, with the choice of the steering-wheel buttons for performance and suspension modes and the stomp of the pedal, it’s a real fire-breather.
I must admit that I was always a fan of the Aston Martin brand ― even the exhaust sound alone plays my favorite song ― but it has done a terrific job with the DBX707 in keeping the DNA of Aston’s performance, fit, finish, and sound while venturing into a whole different category of vehicles than they ever have before. Any nits or nats to mention? Not really, as I loved my time with the car and was very, very sorry to see it go back at the end of the week.
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF ASTON MARTIN THE AMERICAS
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To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Gucci Swiss Timepieces, Gucci unveiled its second high watchmaking collection this year, catapulting the timepieces into the modern universe. The new collection introduces high watchmaking masterpieces like the Gucci 25H Skeleton Tourbillon (with the new Gucci exclusive caliber flying tourbillon) as well as updates to the signature Grip Sapphire mechanical collection. With Gucci’s creative director, Alessandro Michele, at the helm of the incredibly innovative designs, the new timepiece repertoire boasts unique celestial design details and elevated materials while also proving to be a technical horological feat of this time.
ALL TIMEPIECES BY GUCCI
FASHION & CREATIVE DIRECTION: ADRIENNE FAUROTE
PHOTOGRAPHY: JEFFREY WESTBROOK
PROP STYLING: CHRISTINE MOTTAU
G-Timeless Planetarium
left to right: 18k pink gold case, dial with a central tourbillon with a star diamonds set as decoration, surrounded by 12 rotating tsavorite stones with a brown alligator strap; 18k yellow gold case, dial with a central tourbillon with a star diamonds set as decoration, surrounded by 12 rotating beryls stones with a brown alligator strap; 18k white gold case, dial with a central tourbillon with star diamonds, surrounded by 12 rotating tanzanite stones with a black alligator strap
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Right:
Gucci 25H
18k yellow gold flying tourbillon movement
Platinum flying tourbillon movement
Left: 18k pink gold case, meteorite dial with dark grey meteorite moonphase disc, and brown alligator strap
Right: 18k pink gold case, meteorite dial with blue meteorite moonphase disc, and brown alligator strap
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G-Timeless Moonlight
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G-Timeless Dancing Bees 18k yellow gold case set with diamonds, tiger eye dial with 18k yellow gold moving bees, and tourbillon at 12 o’clock set with diamonds with 18k yellow gold bracelet set with diamonds
Grip From left to right: Green mint-colored sapphire case, transparent sapphire hour and minutes windows, turquoise disks, jumping hour movement with a transparent green mint rubber strap with GG motif; Transparent sapphire case, smoked pink and yellow colored sapphire hour and minutes windows, jumping hour movement with a transparent rubber strap with GG motif; Green colored sapphire case, smoked pink and yellow colored sapphire hour and minutes windows, jumping hour movement with a transparent green rubber strap with GG motif
Grip 18k white gold case set with diamonds baguette cut and covered by falcon eye stone with black alligator strap
Gucci 25H
Left: 18k white gold multi-layered case, skeleton dial with flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock with black rubber strap with GG logo
Right: 18k white gold multi-layered case, skeleton dial with flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock with night blue rubber strap with GG logo
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Hublot Loves Football
For its fourth consecutive edition, Hublot is the official timekeeper of the FIFA World Cup, the iconic global sports competition.
BY GABRIEL PESSOA
AHEAD OF THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED 2022 FIFA WORLD Cup in Qatar, Hublot unveils a new Big Bang model created to commemorate the world’s most popular sporting event. The Big Bang e FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ is a connected watch with a new “timeline” function that will take fans right into the heart of the action — even before it begins.
“We’ve waited four years — the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is coming! Hublot has always been ‘unique, first, different,’ becoming the first fine watchmaking brand in football in 2006,” notes Ricardo Guadalupe, the CEO of Hublot. “Today, Hublot is the first name in football timekeeping. For this year’s tournament, we wanted to do something that expresses our belief in a free, diverse, and unified world in a new and memorable way. Football is the world’s game and has a unique power to carry a message of hope to every corner of the Earth, connecting us and showcasing everything that brings us together.”
The Big Bang e FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is the highestperforming and most exciting Big Bang to date, sporting exclusive technical elements. From the countdown to the finals, Hublot will be at the heart of the action. Once a game kicks off, the watch will automatically enter “match mode” and activate “timeline,” a feature created exclusively for this watch that will help fans capture the most memorable and most important moments in soccer.
The outer edge of the dial features a scale split into five sections, indicating the first and second halves, additional time allowed in each half, and halftime. If a goal is scored, the watch will show a match event animation mentioning the player’s name, and a soccer ball will appear at the appropriate minute mark on the scale. It functions the same way if there is a yellow card, a red card, or a penalty. And, if a match goes beyond normal time, the watch display will automatically switch into “extra time mode,” and then again into “shootout mode” in the event a match goes to penalties. Each penalty is recorded by a soccer ball with a green or red outline to indicate whether the attempt was successful. A final “match period animation” shows when the game is over and the final score. At any point during a game, the wearer can replay these events by scrolling around the dial using the watch’s crown.
The watch is powered by Wear OS 3, the latest version of Wear OS by Google™, and comes with its own app. Highly customizable with dozens of dial options and strap designs available through this smartphone app, the Big Bang e FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 takes personalization to the next level. The official version is designed with a burgundy dial and a black-and-burgundy-lined rubber strap inspired by the flag colors of the State of Qatar, the FIFA World Cup 2022 host country. It’s a watch designed for style-conscious people who lead active lives — and who love football.
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NEW NAUTILUS
Up close with Patek Philippe’s four new Nautilus models.
BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE
OCTOBER PROVED TO BE A RATHER EXCITING MONTH FOR Patek Philippe as the Genevan luxury brand unveiled a series of new models in particular, four new Nautilus timepieces.
REF. 5811/1G-001 NAUTILUS
Perhaps the most notable is the highly anticipated replacement for the 5711: the new Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5811/1G-001, which comes in a sleek white gold, ultimately replacing the steel of the 5711 we know and admire. While the two models are seemingly identical to the naked eye, the new 5811/1G measures one millimeter larger at 41 mm and features a new patented fold-over clasp with a bespoke lockable adjustment system. The case construction is also noteworthy, as it sports a new pull-out piece lever system on the side that replaces the split stem in response to the 5711 and a nod to the original Nautilus of 1976 with a two-part case. Perfectly complementing the new precious metal of the 5811 is the blue sunburst dial designed with a subtle black gradation, horizontally embossed — a signature design element of Patek. Behind the sapphire crystal caseback is the self-winding mechanical movement Caliber 26-330 S C, the same movement housed in the 5711. The timepiece is water resistant up to 120 m.
REF. 5990/1A-011
NAUTILUS TRAVEL TIME CHRONOGRAPH
One of Patek Philippe’s rare steel watches, the Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph, has returned with a new blue sunburst dial with the signature black-gradient rim. Still powering the timepiece is the Patek Philippe self-winding Caliber CH 28-520 C FUS movement,
combining three complications: a flyback chronograph, a Travel Time function that has two time zones with two separate hour hands with the skeletonized hand showing the home time, and an analog date at 12 o’clock that is synchronized with local time.
REF. 5712/1R-001 NAUTILUS
Exuding unparalleled elegance and sophistication is the Ref. 5712/1R-001 Nautilus, sporting an analog date, moon phases, and a power reserve. Catapulting this timepiece into a new echelon is the palette pairing of the rose-gold 40 mm case and bracelet with the rich brown sunburst dial — ultimately creating a warm tonal piece. Housed within the watch is the self-winding 240 PS IRM C LU Caliber with a maximum power reserve of 48 hours.
REF. 7118/1300R NAUTILUS
Last but certainly not least is Patek Philippe’s take on haute joaillerie with the new ladies’ Nautilus, which is adorned with precious gems. Designed in luxurious rose gold, the octagonal bezel is set with two rows of 68 spessartite baguettes that feature a double color gradation from cognac at 12 and 6 o’clock to champagne at 9 and 3 o’clock. On the dial, the hour markers are made of ogiveshaped spessartite baguettes in cognac hues. And for the ultimate touch, the timepiece has the iconic horizontally embossed dial ― but with a subtle wave for feminine sophistication. Inside, the 7118/1300R Nautilus is equipped with the self-winding 324 S C movement, as seen through the sapphire caseback.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF PATEK PHILIPPE Haute TIME
Left to right: Ref. 7118/1300R Nautilus, Ref. 5990/1A-011 Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph, Ref. 5712/1R-001 Nautilus, and Nautilus Ref. 5811/1G-001
A CINEMATIC LEGEND +
Jacob & Co. releases the Opera Godfather 50th Anniversary to celebrate the golden anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola’s legendary film.
BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE
TO CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GODFATHER, Jacob & Co. released an extremely rare 50-piece limited series that is a testament to the long-standing connection between the film and Jacob & Co.’s high watchmaking. The timepiece fuses the world of ultra-high-end watchmaking with the breathtaking complexity of a mechanical music box — ultimately creating a timepiece that is truly like no other, in true Jacob & Co. fashion.
Not one detail within the Opera Godfather 50th Anniversary goes unnoticed. Intricately designed from the inside out, the watch incorporates 13 of the movie’s scenes, which are laser-etched onto the white gold case ― in the same narrative order as in the film ― with an unprecedented level of vividness and quality. Each scene is individually etched on the case using the groundbreaking, highintensity, high-precision femtolaser technology, and it takes no less than 30 hours to perfect the craft.
Housed in the bold 49 mm white-gold case are intentional design touches that make this timepiece special: from the quote-engraved
rose-gold barrels reading legendary lines like “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse” and “Never ask me about my business” to the piano with The Godfather logo plate covering the combs in polished PVD black with rose-gold deco to the delicate rose figurine.
Like its predecessor, the Opera Godfather 50th Anniversary features the music box, engineered within the strict constraints of a wristwatch. The music box is designed to play the iconic theme of The Godfather, re-created into this purely mechanical format in official partnership with Paramount Pictures. A single press on the pusher at the case’s 10-o’clock position initiates the chiming mechanism and sets 658 components into motion. Next, a pair of uniquely crafted cylinders begins to rotate at a finely calculated tempo, brushing its 36 teeth against a pair of combs to play 120 notes of the original movie theme. Powered by the exclusive JCFM04 caliber, the time display remains in the correct 12/6 orientation as the entire platform of the Opera Godfather 50th Anniversary rotates during the impressive operation of the music box complication.
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Nature’s Calling
Grand Seiko’s new timepieces are seasonal masterpieces.
BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE
OFTEN INSPIRED BY NATURE’S DYNAMIC ELEMENTS, Grand Seiko’s timepieces delve deep into the storytelling found within Mother Nature. For the brand’s latest luxury timepiece launch, they debuted four stunning pieces that embody the spring, winter, and fall seasons.
THE SBGY013
There is a popular legend that the “Omiwatari” is where the gods walk out over the ice of the frozen Lake Suwa; therefore, the talented craftsmen and women have intricately designed the dial of the SBGY013 to reflect the color and texture of the snow-covered ice on the lake. Housed within the 38.5 mm stainless-steel case is the Spring Drive Caliber 9R31, which features a dual mainspring structure that delivers a power reserve of 72 hours when fully wound.
THE SLGH019
Exclusive to the Grand Seiko Boutique online, the Hi-Beat 36000 timepiece is inspired by Mt. Iwate in winter — the most dramatic time for the snow on the slopes. The dial of the Hi-Beat 36000 embodies the deep blue of the night sky over the peak of the mountain. The SLGH019 is equipped with the Caliber 9SA5, offering
a power reserve of 80 hours due to its twin barrels. The 40 mm case of the Evolution 9-style watch is created with high-intensity titanium that perfectly complements the deep blue dial.
The SBGW281
For the SBGW281, Grand Seiko found inspiration in Bantō, the “sekki” (season) in Japan when the harshest days of winter are over, and the long-awaited warmth of the sun lights up the snow-covered landscape. At a glance, the watch appears incredibly minimal, but when seen through the sapphire caseback, the exposed craftsmanship of the timepiece is quite complicated. Inside, the timepiece is powered by the slim, hand-wound movement, Caliber 9S64, which is exquisitely finished and boasts a stable accuracy rate and a power reserve of 72 hours.
The SBGW287
We approach the autumnal season with the SBGW287, inspired by the rich colors of Boshū, the sekki when the trees that surround the Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi in northern Japan change in hue and announce that winter is just around the corner — which is evident on the dial of this watch. Like the SBGW281, this watch is equipped with the hand-wound movement, Caliber 9S64.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF GRAND SEIKO
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Left to right: The SBGY013, The SBGW281, The SLGH019, and The SBGW287
ART FOR THE LOVE OF
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF LOUIS VUITTON
INTRODUCING THE FOURTH CHAPTER OF THE LOUIS VUITTON ARTYCAPUCINES COLLECTION, WHERE SIX RENOWNED GLOBAL ARTISTS REIMAGINE THE CAPUCINES HANDBAG THROUGH THEIR OWN VISION AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS.
BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE
AMÉLIE BERTRAND
For French artist Amélie Bertrand, art is about studying the relationship between paint and the surface. Known for her vibrant use of colors and creating a visual universe of skewed perspectives, Bertrand blurs the lines between the natural and artificial in her work. “My work is a study of surface,” explains Bertrand. “Each painting is constructed using layers upon layers of digitally sourced materials — tiling, pebbles, plant motifs, artificial nature — which are first composed as small-scale digital works and then hand-drawn and painted onto the larger-scale canvas. Unlike a lot of paintings, there is only one single layer of painting itself in my completed works; the layers exist in the source material, not on the canvas.” A testament to her expertise in warping the dimension of color, her Artycapucines radiates bold colors and light.
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHE COËNON
DANIEL BUREN
Daniel Buren is one of the world’s leading contemporary artists. The French artist has explored the dynamic relationships between art and its physical and intellectual structures and our perception of light and space for the last six decades, with his work featured in over 3,000 exhibitions. His Artycapucines creation further investigates his study of space while also introducing his signature vertical stripe, which is now trademarked. “The subject of this work is not a specific space or precise environment, which [is] usually at the heart of all my work; rather, it’s a fixed object,” admits Buren. “The Capucines has a really simple design: a trapezoid as a base and the arc of a circle as a handle. Everything starts from there. My initial sketch was rather abstract, but the object’s function was still clear. By making the handle an exact semicircle and transferring it to the body of the bag itself, two shapes emerged: a trapezoid and a circle.”
Haute FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHE COËNON
PETER MARINO
New York-based architect Peter Marino is no stranger to the fashion industry, as his work globally reaches a vast range of sectors, including residential, cultural, hospitality, and major luxury fashion retail. In fact, Louis Vuitton also tapped Marino for its 200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries project, where artists interpreted the Louis Vuitton trunk for an exhibition. Marino is known for his minimalistic designs, graphic use of black and white to create light, and experimentation of textures, ultimately fusing the worlds of fashion, art, architecture, and interior design. In true Peter Marino style, his Artycapucines is a black monochromatic masterpiece with dynamic textures. He was inspired by a visit to a 14th century building in Venice, Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista: “One time when I was visiting, I noticed a medieval box near the monumental staircase designed by Italian architect Mauro Codussi,” he explains. “This box had straps and a medieval key. I was inspired by these elements, which I translated into this new Artycapucines bag.”
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PARK SEO-BO
One of Korea’s most celebrated artists, Park Seo-Bo, is the founder of Dansaekhwa, a movement that began in the early 1970s and altered the course of Korean art with its ideas of the purposelessness of actions and the spiritual benefits of endless repetition. This profound philosophy echoes through his Artycapucines. “When I started using colors in my painting, I did so by searching for ‘natural color’ instead of ‘ideological color.’ One time, I was looking at a valley by Mount Bandai; the valley was aligned with the sun, so it appeared almost neon red. The color was so intense that it felt like I was looking at a flame chasing me to my death,” explains Seo-Bo. “That moment acted as a reminder that I’m only a tiny being in front of the vastness of nature. As the wind blew the clouds and the sunlight shone, one side of the valley remained neon red, while the other side became shaded and much darker. I thought I should paint this harmony of nature; my red painting came from this moment — from nature.”
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UGO RONDINONE
Ugo Rondinone, a renowned Swiss artist, creates with intention, exploring the depths of the human condition and nature, and creating a wide range of two- and three-dimensional objects, installations, videos, and performances. Rondinone’s works often represent pressing issues in current history, where modernist achievement and archaic expression intersect. “[For the bag], I took two archetypal symbols I often use in my work: the clown and the rainbow. With its recognizable nonbinary character and outlandish costumes, distinctive makeup, colorful wigs, and exaggerated footwear, the clown is designed to entertain large audiences,” notes Rondinone. “In my work, though, I have turned it into a character who doesn’t entertain but instead just sits in contemplation. The rainbow is a communal archetype of unity and peace, while also referring to the gay-liberation movement.”
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KENNEDY YANKO
For famed artist and sculptor Kennedy Yanko, her artistic niche is found in metal and paint skin, a material she makes by pouring large amounts of paint, letting it dry, and using the sheet-like form to create new sculptural compositions. Her modern works have led her to become the first sculptor in residence at the Rubell Museum in Miami. Working on this particular project with Louis Vuitton broadened Yanko’s artistic horizons. “When the Louis Vuitton team first came in, I shared an idea of what I wanted to do. The next time I saw them, they presented me with so many different options to choose from — it really expanded my mind of what this bag could be,” she explained. “Once we’d figured out the colors and style and how to create the bag itself, I was particularly interested in making something functional. I wanted a bag you could use at any event and with any outfit. For example, the handle comes off, and there’s a pouch underneath it, so you can slide your hand and then carry the bag as a clutch.”
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THE ARTYCAPUCINES DESIGNED BY THESE SIX ARTISTS FURTHER DEMONSTRATE LOUIS VUITTON’S DEDICATION TO THE FUTURE OF ART AND FASHION AS WELL AS THE MAISON’S PASSION TO COLLABORATE, CATAPULTING THE CAPUCINES DESIGN INTO A NEW DIMENSION. THE 2022 ARTYCAPUCINES COLLECTION WILL RELEASE EACH BAG IN A LIMITED EDITION OF 200 PIECES AVAILABLE IN LOUIS VUITTON STORES WORLDWIDE.
CAPUCINES CRAZE
There are two things that innately go hand in hand: the Louis Vuitton Capucines handbag and Paris. This is a love letter to the timelessness of both the Capucines and the city of love, and supermodel Liya Kebede gets lost in the beauty of their relationship. From the subtle statement of the Capucines MM Colorblock in Steeple Gray and Greige Doux Taurillon leather to the incredibly chic metallic Capucines in the BB size radiating in a pearly pink hue, the Capucines craze transcends time.
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It’s officially ski season — and we’re hitting the slopes in style with Louis Vuitton’s latest capsule collection. Fusing high-performance ski gear and technical fabrics with sophisticated silhouettes and monogrammed moments, the collection is tailored to reaching the highest peaks of the mountain and the joie de vivre of après ski.
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The Fendi Baguette transcends a handbag; it evokes emotion and symbolizes moments in time. This year for the Resort 2023 collection, Fendi celebrates the 25th anniversary of the iconic handbag designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi in 1997 and the innate joy it carries. “I didn’t want to do a traditional ‘collection’ for the anniversary,” admits Kim Jones, Fendi’s artistic director of womenswear. “Rather, it’s a celebration of a time, of the moment the Baguette became famous. I relate that time to a sense of freedom in excess and fun — both qualities the Baguette possesses.” Complemented by readyto-wear that is designed in a vibrant color palette and mixed with utilitarian silhouettes, the Baguette comes to life in the electric streets of New York, the city where the bag found its groove.
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MAKEUP: DEANNA MELLUSO AT L’ATELIER NYC
MODELS: NYAYOP TOANG AT MUSE NYC AND BABA DIOP AT MARILYN AGENCY
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Inspired by the Water Hare, 2023’s Chinese zodiac sign, Dior’s Lunar capsule embraces the animal’s dynamic elements in an electric collection. Dior Men
Kim Jones tapped Eli Russell Linnetz, the designer behind ERL, to collaborate on an exclusive hare design motif woven throughout the collection on knit sweaters, hats, and the Saddle Venice bag. The collection is infused with vibrant pops of red, a color that is dear to the Maison as Christian Dior saw red as the “color of life.”
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“I like that the fundamental iconic shape [of the Lady Dior bag] remains, allowing experimentation within fixed parameters. I know it’s a cliché, but as a painter, I can’t help but liken it to a blank, stretched canvas awaiting inspiration.”
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Lady Art Limited Edition in Collaboration with Brian Calvin, left bag $8,000, right bag $11,500; available at select Dior boutiques nationwide and 1-800-929-3467
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OF THE ARTS FOR THE SEVENTH EDITION OF THE DIOR LADY ART PROJECT, DIOR GAVE CARTE BLANCHE TO NEW, GLOBALLY ACCLAIMED ARTISTS TO TRANSFORM THEIR TIMELESS ICON, THE LADY DIOR HANDBAG. HAUTE LIVING GIVES AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT SELECT ARTISTS’ UNPARALLELED CRAFTSMANSHIP AND INNOVATIVE INTERPRETATIONS, CAPTURING THE ALLURING ESSENCE OF LADY DIOR.
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Dior Lady Art Limited Edition in Collaboration with Dorothy Iannone, $12,500; available at select Dior boutiques nationwide and 1-800-929-3467
GHADA AMER
“I like the charms that hang from the Lady Dior bags, and I wanted to create a parallel Ghada charm. I also like that this bag is both a commodity and a piece of jewelry.”
Dior Lady Art Limited Edition in Collaboration with Ghada Amer, front bag $15,000, back bag $15,00; available at select Dior boutiques nationwide and 1-800-929-3467
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“It’s a symbolic object that is at once a bag and an image that represents and embodies the Dior spirit; it acts as a ‘popular image,’ a symbol of value, taste, and dreams, in the same way many images do.”
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Dior Lady Art Limited Edition in Collaboration with Sara Cwynar, $12,500; available at select Dior boutiques nationwide and 1-800929-3467
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Dior Lady Art Limited Edition in Collaboration with Zhenya Machneva, $15,500; available at select Dior boutiques nationwide and 1-800-929-3467
“My project is devoted to all women in the world; it is about freedom of choice and pride to be a woman.”
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“This Lady Dior feels like it can live in many different generations and can be paired with any style. I like the fact that it can formally be stretched to several interesting artistic levels that are realized with this collaboration with Dior and artists.”
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For the Fall-Winter 2022 collection, AMI Creative Director and Founder Alexandre Mattiussi returns to the foundational elements at the heart of the brand: exquisite craftsmanship and luxury, effortlessness, dynamic connections, and fun. Capturing the quintessential Parisian through a playful perspective, Mattiussi introduces tailored trench coats, tailored blazers, and shearling jackets in an eclectic color palette of sophisticated hues of gray, black, and beige highlighted with vibrant fuchsias, greens, purples, and oranges. A celebration of the “je ne sais quoi” of Parisian style, AMI’s Fall-Winter 2022 collection is truly wild and free. FASHION & CREATIVE DIRECTION: ADRIENNE FAUROTE PHOTOGRAPHY: DANNY CARDOZO
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FROM NEW BOUTIQUE OPENINGS TO THIS SEASON’S HAUTEST FASHION COLLABORATIONS, HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY THIS MONTH.
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1. THE EXCLUSIVE DIOR THEBE MAGUGU X CTAOP CAPSULE INITIATED BY MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
The House of Dior unveiled an incredibly special collaboration this fall between Maria Grazia Chiuri and Thebe Magugu (a winner of the LVMH prize for young fashion creators) in association with the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP), founded by house ambassador Charlize Theron. Marrying the iconic design codes of Dior with Magugu’s contemporary feminist vision, the capsule introduces a new graphic T-shirt embellished with a powerful symbol of sisterhood, the Dior Book Tote adorned with the same manifesto-as-a-seal against the Dior Oblique fabric, and a matching hat designed with two drawstrings — distinctive features of the young designer’s creations. The collection is available at the Dior boutique in Los Angeles, on Fifth Avenue in New York, and at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris.
2. HERMÈS ON MADISON AVENUE
Hermès has officially opened the doors to its new flagship store on the Upper East Side as an ode to its ever-evolving relationship with New York. A design masterpiece, the magnificent space spans 20,250 square feet across three buildings and five floors — including a charming rooftop garden — with each floor telling a different story unique to Hermès and its highly curated offerings within the flagship. Occupying nearly an entire block radius, 706 Madison is an ambitious fusion of three existing buildings connected by the Parisian architecture agency RDAI, led by Denis Montel. A testament to the French luxury fashion house’s presence within Manhattan’s culture, the new flagship fuses the spirit of New York with the joie de vivre of Parisian elegance that defines Hermès.
3. BALENCIAGA IN THE MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT
This fall, Balenciaga is opening the doors to its largest retail store yet in Miami’s most prestigious shopping destination: the Miami Design District. Designed by Balenciaga Creative Director Demna in partnership with the Berlin-based architecture studio, Sub, the new Balenciaga store is a first of its kind in the U.S., featuring the complete Raw Architecture concept, conceived by Demna, that debuted earlier this year at London’s Bond Street, creating an intentionally “unfinished” look.
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In the world of Louis Vuitton High Jewelry, there are no boundaries. The new Louis Vuitton Spirit High Jewelry collection radiates with extraordinary gems like tsavorites, sapphires, and rubies that are complemented with the purest diamonds, alluding to another dimension of fantasy. For Francesca Amfitheatrof, the maison’s artistic director for watches and jewelry, this collection is rooted in the house’s design heritage but also reveals the freedom of discovering and exploring new worlds.
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Spirit High Jewelry Destiny necklace, platinum, 18k white gold, 18k yellow gold, one LV Monogram Flower-cut diamond, rubies, and diamonds
Spirit High Jewelry Liberty necklace, platinum, 18k white gold, emerald, and diamonds
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Spirit High Jewelry Destiny ring and earrings, platinum, 18k yellow gold, one LV Monogram Flowercut diamond, rubies, and diamonds
Spirit High Jewelry Grace neck lace, bracelet, and earrings, 18k white gold, one LV Monogram Star-cut diamond, and diamonds
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High Jewelry Rubellite ring, 18k white gold, rubellite tourmaline, and diamonds
Bravery High Jewelry La Passion brace let, 18k white gold, 11 LV Monogram Star-cut diamonds, rubies, and diamonds
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1. Repossi Serti Sur Vide High Jewelry ring in 18k white gold with 0.81 ct pear cut white diamond, 0.60 ct pear cut white diamond, and 0.99 ct pear cut emerald and diamond pavé, price upon request;available at saks.com 2. Bvlgari Divas’ Dream High Jewelry necklace in white gold with 22 round and pear cut rubies, rubies buff-top, 1 round brilliant cut diamond, and pavé-set diamonds, price upon request;available at 1-800-285-4274 3. Buccellati Macri Color Cocktail ring 18k yellow and white gold set with 8 round brilliant cut diamonds (0.310 cts) and 1 faceted spessartine (10.28 cts), $35,000; available at buccellati.com 4. Van Cleef & Arpels “Fleurette” earrings featuring diamonds set in 18k white gold, $17,000; available at Van Cleef & Arpels, vancleefarpels.com, and 877-8226-2533 5. Gucci High Jewelry Collection Hortus Deliciarum bracelet in 18k white gold with aquamarine, beryls, topazes, fire opals, pink spinels, and diamonds, price upon request; available at Gucci Place Vendôme 6. CHANEL High Jewelry Comete Harmonie necklace in 18k white gold, diamonds, and onyx, price upon request; available at select CHANEL boutiques nationwide and 800-550-0005 7. Tiffany & Co. bracelet in platinum with an aquamarine and diamonds from the 2022 Blue Book Collection, price upon request; available at select Tiffany & Co. locations, tiffany.com, and 800-843-3269 8. Dior Fine Jewelry Print ring, price upon request; available at dior.com 9. Harry Winston Halo High Jewelry timepiece with brilliant cut and pear-shaped diamonds set in platinum, price upon request; available at harrywinston.com and 1-800-988-4110 10. Louis Vuitton Spirit High Jewelry Liberty earrings in platinum, 18k white gold, emeralds, sapphires, and diamonds, price upon request; available at select Louis Vuitton stores, louisvuitton.com, and 866-884-8866 11. Cartier Beautés du Monde High Jewelry necklace in platinum, emeralds, and diamonds, price upon request; available by appointment only at select Cartier boutiques nationwide and 212-446-3419
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For the third, extravagantly dramatic act of Gucci’s Hortus Deliciarum collection, Creative Director Alessandro Michele ushers us into the fantastical world of Gucci High Jewelry. With precious stones in royal shades of rubellite, amethyst, and emerald, and diamond necklaces, earrings, and bracelets adorned with Roman motifs, Michele’s collection captures the essence of desire and storytelling in haute joaillerie.
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Necklace in 18k white gold with heartshapeed tanzanite, rubellites, tanzabites, garnets, enamel, and diamonds
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HOT AND COLD
DREAMING OF A WINTER TRIP BUT DON’T KNOW WHERE TO GO? CHECK OUT THESE SNOWY AND SUNNY DESTINATIONS FOR A LITTLE INSPO!
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Are you ready for a holiday-friendly adventure to the North Pole? If so, Rovaniemi, the Finnish Lapland home of Santa Claus, should be your trip du jour — especially if you’re on his “nice” list. You’ve all seen those glorious glass-topped igloos, and the comfy and cozy “Kammi” suites are the move here, giving guests the opportunity to see the magnificent aurora borealis in all of its unobstructed glory under a sky that seems bigger, clearer, and more awe-inspiring than anywhere else in the world. The resort also offers all of the exciting adventure activities that one would expect at the Arctic Circle, such as Northern Lights-seeking, husky and reindeer tours, snowmobile excursions, horseback riding, ice fishing, fatbiking, and snowshoeing. Cap your evenings in sublime warmth at the property’s Restaurant Aitta, where you’ll be surrounded by century-old timber log walls, a crackling fireplace, and the majestic winter landscape of Lake Olkka as you indulge in traditional Nordic cuisine inside. As a whole, this is an entirely unmissable experience.
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AMANGIRI
Amangiri is widely known to be one of the best resorts in the world, and for a good reason: This starkly beautiful property, built into 600 acres of sweeping valley in southern Utah overlooking the Southwest’s iconic flat-topped mesa rock formations, is totally private and as luxurious as they come. Amangiri means “peaceful mountain,” and that’s the vibe here entirely at a resort accessible by car or private plane only. Stay in a suite, home, or at Camp Sarika (a tented pavilion with indoor living and dining areas as well as fire pits and plunge pools, five minutes away across the desert), and enjoy all the resort has to offer: a spa that includes a steam room, sauna, cold plunge pool, and heated step pool, as well as a flotation pavilion, gym, and a Pilates studio;Native American-inspired cuisine with global accents; evenings incorporating Navajo storytelling and music; and even a special dining experience nestled within sandstone walls. Spend your days bundled up and exploring the natural wonders of the area — from the twisting slot canyons to hanging gardens of Lake Powell — horseback riding; on-property hiking trails; private air tours of Grand Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, or Monument Valley; or even a sunrise hot-air balloon ride for a truly
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BADRUTT’S PALACE
St. Moritz has long been considered the go-to wintertime haunt of the jet set, and post-Covid nothing has changed. This tiny Swiss mountain town embodies absolute luxury, and no hotel is more glamorous than the iconic Badrutt’s Palace. The Golden Age of travel is present and accounted for at this timeless property (which first opened its doors in 1896), where the past and present co-mingle in areas like the wood-paneled Le Grand Hall, where soft and elegant piano music accompanies a traditional afternoon tea. Two-Michelin-star and 17-GaultMillau holder Andreas Caminada is on site to create beautifully presented gourmet dishes at Le Restaurant, while La Coupole/ Matsuhisa showcases a completely different kind of fare courtesy of the one and only Chef Nobu Matsuhisa. Guests who prefer dining and dancing should block out several evenings on the calendar right now for King’s Social House by Jason Atherton (a fun new concept launched in 2018), where international DJs get the party started within walls designed by street artists Bane & Pest. A short walk over the street and up a few steps leads you to the center of the village and the 364-year-old Chesa Veglia, a former farmhouse with regional Swiss flair that today houses two bars and three restaurants for lovers of authentic Italian pizza, elegant French cuisine, and rustic Swiss specialties. There’s also the legendary Badrutt’s Palace Service on Corviglia Mountain, as well as the Paradiso Mountain Club & Restaurant, which always gets people dancing as they après. After all that dining, skiing, and indulging, Palace Wellness is a good place to receive some luxury pampering. From the glorious indoor infinity pool with its grandiose backdrop, to the heated outdoor pool, to a serious hydrotherapy circuit with salt steam saunas, it’s truly the best way to cap a day in the most luxurious winter locale in the world.
Via Serlas 27, 7500 St. Moritz, Switzerland
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FOUR SEASONS RESORT AND RESIDENCES JACKSON HOLE
The iconic Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole is kicking off its winter season with a whole new look. As designed by Wimberly Interiors, the newly refreshed guest rooms and suites perfectly enhance the luxury mountain experience with natural elements set against a subtle earth tone palette. The hotel is also introducing refreshed vanities and mirrors, furniture, artwork, beds, lighting, wall coverings, carpets, and a private bar. Lovers of Yellowstone are going to want to experience all that cold, fresh air — especially because the property is offering guests a chance to spot the elusive gray wolf population of Yellowstone National Park as part of a day-long excursion in partnership with Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris and Yellowstone Safari Company. The experience begins with a flyover journey of the greater Yellowstone basin. Upon arrival in the park, learn about the history, movement, and behavior patterns of the gray wolf. There is an opportunity to potentially see wolves in their natural habitat, in addition to moose, elk, bison, and bears. A portion of the proceeds of each trip are donated to both the Yellowstone Wolf Project and Environmental Defense Fund in an effort to preserve and protect this endangered population. And although this is by far the most awe-inspiring adventure, there are other winter-friendly activities, too, including indulging in the hotel’s gourmet hot chocolate cart, a private dining experience in the elegant library, and an all-new après experience at the slopeside Ascent Lounge, as well as festive chaiscented spa treatments. Winter is coming, you say? Here, you’ll not only be ready for it, you’ll be embracing it. 7680 Granite Loop Road, Teton Village, WY 83025
THE REYKJAVIK EDITION
That Reykjavik Edition is one of the hottest spots in Europe is ironic given that it’s located in one of the coldest countries. Yet this gorgeously designed new hotel simultaneously manages to be both cool and haute. Hotelier Ian Schrager used his Midas touch to create something that has, up until now, not existed in this land of hot springs, volcanic rock, and Game of Thrones: something trendy. Designed in partnership with local architecture firm T.ark and New York-based studio Roman and Williams with the guidance of ISC (Ian Schrager Company) design, the hotel subtly captures the spirit of Reykjavík with its ebony façade of charred shou sugi ban timber (a clear nod to Iceland’s dramatic lava landscape) and its quintessentially dramatic Edition entrance: a canopy with its underside illuminated by 12,210 glass LED nodes. On its harborside perch against glorious mountain views, the hotel is in a flawless location at the heart of the city: adjacent to Harpa — the landmark concert hall and conference center whose multicolored glass façade was designed by the celebrated Icelandic and Danish artist Olafur Eliasson — and just minutes from Laugavegur, the main shopping street in downtown Reykjavík. But you may not want to leave with all that’s in store for you here — especially if you’re staying in the one-bedroom Penthouse suite, which features its own custom Edition scent and its own private terrace overlooking the harbor and Harpa. The food and beverage offerings make it hard to venture off hotel grounds as well. There’s the lobby bar with its volcanic rock flooring and innovative cocktail menu — classics with an Icelandic twist — central open-flame fireplace, and Pierre Jeanneretinspired chairs in black velvet; Tides, the hotel’s signature eatery helmed by Gunnar Karl Gíslason (the chef behind Reykjavik’s much-celebrated New Nordic Michelinstarred restaurant, Dill); Tölt, a cozy, private bar named after the unique fifth gait Icelandic horses are best known for; The Roof, with its floor-to-ceiling glass windows and panoramic views of the North Atlantic Ocean and old town; and Sunset, a cool underground nightspot with a state-of-the-art sound system and theatrical lighting illuminating an edgy concrete interior and black cast concrete bar. As a side note, the spa is a must: In addition to a hammam, there’s a steam room, sauna, and plunge pool that offers hydrotherapy, as well as a geothermal water splash pool and a spa bar that serves up Viking shakes, champagnes, and delicious moss vodka infusions alongside snacks like volcano bread with black lava salt.
Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
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SOFITEL LEGEND SANTA CLARA CARTAGENA
As a whole, Cartagena, Colombia, is a steamy destination year-round, and, as such, this sultry destination is a great place to escape the oppressive cold found nearly everywhere statewide. Hang your hat at Sofitel Legend Santa Clara, a property regarded as one of the very best in South America. The former 17th-century convent and hospital has “legend” status — meaning, it’s housed in a building over a century old. Yet those old-fashioned touches just enhance its charm. There are 125 guestrooms, inclusive of 25 suites, with balconies or private terraces overlooking the hotel’s interior or walls along the Caribbean Sea. The rooms perfectly combine colonial and republican architecture with modern comfort. Our favorites are the Spa suite, a double-level masterpiece that has its own outdoor Jacuzzi and personalized spa room, and the Presidential Suite Botero — named in honor of Colombia’s most famous artist and designed by his daughter, the renowned decorator Lina Botero. The culinary offerings are sublime, too: a meal in 1621 — located in a 400-year-old former nunnery — is among the most coveted reservations in Cartagena, with a magnificent French tasting menu and sublime wine pairings, while Botika — the Spanish word for “pharmacy” plays up its location as a former hospital with IV bags full of prebatched cocktails and pharmaceutical bottles of edible tinctures, with the added bonus of tableside hookahs. Don’t miss the gorgeous spa (where ancient traditions of holistic treatments pair with modern products from Sisley), as well as the hotel’s amazing tour offerings, with everything from coffee, rum, chocolate, and wine tastings to salsa and mixology classes.
Calle del Torno 39-29, Barrio San Diego, 130001 Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
JW MARRIOTT SAO PAULO
Head to sultry São Paulo this January, the warmest month of the year, to beat the seasonal blues. When you do so, stay at the modern and magnificent JW Marriott. Here, great care was taken to retain an authentic Brazilian feel through bespoke design elements found throughout the hotel’s public spaces, guest rooms and suites, as well as lush landscaping that heavily incorporates local flora and fauna. To further create a native feel, the hotel is heavy on Brazilian art, most notably a captivating custom installation incorporating fiber optics and crystals in its lobby — reminiscent of a starry sky —courtesy of Brazilian artist Roberto Burle Marx and São Paulo painter and designer Antonio Malta. The local flavor continues at the spa, where therapies make use of indigenous fruits and flowers, and at the lobby’s Bar Caju, where there is a heavy focus on garden-grown Brazilian ingredients. The only deviation is at the property’s signature restaurant, Neto, which is deliberately built on the foundation that travelers and locals alike are family and can come together in one location — which happens to be a large two-story hall featuring Brazilian wood and marble detail — that focuses on a diverse combination of Italian techniques and São Paulo-grown ingredients.
Av. Das Nações Unidas 14401 - Torre Hotel - Chácara Santo Antônio, São Paulo - SP, 04794-000, Brazil
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BANANA ISLAND RESORT DOHA BY ANANTARA
Thanks to the imminent FIFA World Cup, Doha is one of the hottest (literally and figuratively) destinations around. As such, a stay at Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara is going to be one of the hottest tickets in town. Here, there are 141 sea rooms, suites, and beach and over-water pool villas (our accommodation of choice thanks to their panoramic views, a sensational setting perched over cerulean waters, and three to five ensuite bedrooms) along 2,600 feet of golden shoreline. The resort also has a surf pool, dive center, cinema, bowling alley, putting green, and a phenomenal spa — the Middle East’s only true wellness center in an island resort setting. There are also upwards of ten dining experiences, including Dining by Design, a private, personally curated experience where every wish and desire is granted, and Floating Luxury, where a personalized breakfast is served from the comfort of your private pool.
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CONRAD PUNTA DE MITA
One of the easiest trips for American travelers is Mexico, and there’s no place better for a quick vacation than the little slice of relaxed paradise known as Sayulita in the heart of Riviera Nayarit on the Mexican Riviera. Here, nestled where the jungle meets the sea, is Conrad Punta de Mita, a picture-perfect resort set amidst the Pueblos Magicos (historic towns) of the country. You can choose to step out amid the cobblestoned streets or stay on site, relaxing and indulging in all the resort has to offer. We recommend staying in a beachfront suite, which features stellar ocean views and private plunge pools as well as all the mezcal your heart desires (a bonus!), in close proximity to the property’s four restaurants: Arbol, with its lavish breakfast buffet; Paleta, with its poolside dining; Codex, an eatery inspired by an ancient Aztec manuscript; and beautiful beachfront dining at Mezquite. There’s also the Agave Studio for a tipsy and educational experience, where a dedicated in-house agave expert will lead a taste test through a 200-bottle library of mezcal, tequila, and more. Experiences such as surfing, whale watching, various ocean sports, horseback riding, ATV rides, zip-lining, spa treatments, and even a temazcal ceremony — a sacred tradition for the Huichol people of western Mexico led by a local healer — are on offer.
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MTV’s Star Chloe Long on Her Skin Care Line, Emerald Ray Botanicals
BY STEPHANIE DIGUISEPPE
WHEN IT COMES TO PRACTICING HEALTH AND WELLNESS, the mental is just as important as the physical. There are many benefits believed to come from tapping into a high-vibrational state and looking at wellness from a spiritual lens. Recently, MTV’s Siesta Key star Chloe Long is bringing everything she’s learned from her own spiritual practice to her latest endeavor, an all-natural skin care line called Emerald Ray Botanicals. This plant-based collection includes a face oil, cleanser and toner that all contain what Long calls highvibrational ingredients she believes will transform us into our most beautiful selves from the inside out.
To hear all the details on the way Long brought her brand to life, Haute Beauty Vice President of Network Partnerships Andrea Gutierrez sat down with the reality TV star to learn everything, from her inspirations to working with her husband to advice for other young entrepreneurs. Here’s what she shared:
Haute Beautty: Tell me more about Emerald Ray Botanicals and your passion that started the skin care line.
Chloe Long: So, I actually am a cosmetologist. I went to cosmetology school before I started filming the show, and I thought I was going to be able to do both. What I realized is filming a reality show is a fulltime job, and you can’t really cancel on clients last minute because you have to go run and do a scene. But my passion for the beauty industry was always there. It started when I was a little girl. I was always the one in high school to do everyone’s hair and do everyone’s makeup, so I’ve always had a passion for it. Two years ago in June, I went through a spiritual awakening, so to speak, and all of that entailed
getting my mental, emotional and physical health absolutely better. But that also involved taking a look at the beauty products that I was using. What I learned is that in almost all of the beauty products that we use, there are a ton of toxic and cancer-causing chemicals in them. There are also ingredients that throw off your hormones, and if your hormones are out of balance, it can affect your anxiety, stress and all of these things. So I got rid of all of my products. We’re talking skin care, hair care, makeup, and tens of thousands of products, and I switched to more natural stuff.
HB: Isn’t it crazy that these products you’re using, they say “organic” and all of that, and then you’re like, “Wait, no, this is really bad.”
CL: I just had no one to tell me, and then, you wouldn’t think, Oh, I read my labels when I’m going to buy food. But you have to read your labels when it comes to your foundation, when it comes to your facial cleanser — every single product. And so I did the research, and I discovered that there are really not that many companies that stand for all-natural, from-the-earth ingredients.
During COVID, one of my little hobbies was creating face oil in my kitchen. I knew rose hip oil and jojoba oil were really good. From there, I started buying other things online. After six months of using my homemade oil, one of my friends said, “Well, what have you been doing with your skin? Your skin looks so good.” And I told her, and she said, “You should do that. Why don’t you create your own skin care line?” And it never even dawned on me. So it just birthed from a place of having a passion to find skin care that not only is good for you but it also works.
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HB: Where did the name Emerald Ray Botanicals come from?
CL: In my spiritual journey, I learned a lot about different elements of the metaphysical world. I believe that we all have a chakra system within our body, which is our energetic connection to the earth and to the spiritual realm. One of the chakras is the heart chakra, and it’s known to be an emerald green light. Your heart chakra is what everyone would think it is — it’s about self-love and giving love out. I’ve always been obsessed with that heart chakra because I felt that I tapped into something in myself when I went through my spiritual journey of learning what it means to love yourself on a deep, deep level.
We all have insecurities, and being on a reality TV show, my insecurities are out there for the world to see. People don’t think that I see comments that are nasty, but I do see them. And to get to a place where I truly can feel that none of that affects me because I know my relationship with myself — that’s all about the emerald love within. So it just comes from deep self-love. I want to help show other people that when you can unlock a love for yourself so deep, that magic will happen around you.
HB: When it comes to the benefits of face oil, what would you say are the top components of Emerald Ray Botanicals’ face oil?
CL: I think a lot of people, when they hear oil, get concerned. “Is this going to make my skin oily?” And there are many reasons why it won’t. [One] of the main ingredients in the face oil is CBD extract. It helps put your skin in a homeostasis setting where, if [your skin] is too oily, [the face oil is] actually going to level it out. If [your skin is] too dry, [the oil is] going to hydrate it. If [your skin is] red, [the oil] will even out the skin tone. If you are prone to acne and bumps, it’s going to help smooth those over. People use CBD for all sorts of things, even putting it on rashes and joint pain. But what they don’t know is it’s actually really, really, really good for your skin.
And another ingredient is jojoba oil. That’s considered a dry oil, so it will not make your skin oily. Jojoba oil actually soaks within 10 minutes. Once you put the face oil on, within 10 minutes, you will notice that your skin is not oily at all. There are also metaphysical properties in it like lavender, which is known to help relax you and calm your anxiety. What people don’t know is it’s also an anti-inflammatory.
HB: When’s the best time of day to use the product?
CL: I suggest morning and night. I have a three-step routine daily. There are days that I do more than others, but every day I cleanse, tone and use the face oil. I also really love it before I put on my liquid foundation — I put it on and let it soak in for 10 minutes and then put my liquid foundation over it. It doesn’t mess with your makeup.
HB: I was lucky to meet your husband, Chris. I’m so happy for you both. You guys are just amazing together. How is the dynamic working alongside your spouse?
CL: Well, I think when it comes to our relationship, we just work. So when it comes to a business, we just work as well. He’s been in sales for over a decade; he actually just was promoted to the head salesman [position] of his medical sales company … so he’s like a master seller. He really helps with the wholesale orders and setting up stuff like that, which has been really helpful, because, as outgoing as I am, it’s kind of hard to do sales unless you’ve been in that industry for a little bit of time. To have him is really great. He knows just as much about the product as I do; he
uses it just as much, and that is a part of the sales when you believe in a product. Just like our marriage, he lets me have my opinion, and only when he really feels that he needs to step in, he does.
HB: How do you think the show and your social media have influenced the brand’s growth?
CL: I firmly believe that every single part of your life plays into this moment now. So it would be very naive for me to say that I would have this company without the show. However, the show has yet to air anything about Emerald Ray, so I’ve promoted it all on my own. At first, it made me a little upset that the show wasn’t capitalizing on it a little more, but now, looking back, I’m really grateful because I can say I’ve created this by myself. I didn’t have a huge network helping it, and having my social media platform, I wouldn’t have that without the show. So it’s been interesting, and I’m excited to see the show this season, as it really focuses on my journey in finding new products and a new manufacturer. You’ll also get to see the ins and outs of creating new products and even designing the packages, bottling, and all of it. So I’m really excited about that!
HB: Being a young entrepreneur, what advice do you give those out there looking to pave their path?
CL: I think when it comes to anything in life and deciding what you want to do, having a relationship with yourself first and knowing your worth first is the most important, because how do you expect people to respect you and love you and be inspired by you if you don’t feel that way for yourself? I went through a crazy time in my early 20s; unfortunately, it was shown to the world. But I’m grateful because it made me self-actualize and realize maybe that’s not how I want to live my life.
So going through your early 20s, you’re going to have bumps, and it’s going to be chaotic but just enjoy it. When you get to the point of figuring out what it is you want to do, I think having a relationship with yourself and figuring out who you truly are and what makes you happy is the first thing you should do before deciding what you want to do, whether it’s own your own business, work in the medical field, whatever it is, you have to put you first.
HB: For Emerald Ray Botanicals, where do you hope to see it in the next five years?
CL: At the beginning of September, we launched two new products — a facial cleanser and a toner. I’m very excited about both of those products. Working in this industry and trying to figure out how to formulate a product correctly, with holding my values of natural, organic, from the earth, no added chemicals whatsoever, I learned it’s almost impossible. For this round of products, we brought a doctor on board, so both of the new products are expertly formulated. So I’m really proud to say that not only can I put my name on this, but a doctor has put their name on it. I just see it going really far. And this isn’t where I’m going to create hundreds of products to just sell. I’m creating what I think is necessary, what we all use that will actually work. Do I expect to go into hair care, skin care, and even makeup one day? Yes. But as of right now, the focus is on the new products that actually have completely different packaging, are more of a constellation-type vibe, and we are going more into nature for this new drop, making it even more emerald!
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Redefining the Plastic Surgery Experience
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WHEN WE BEGAN BUILDING OUR PRACTICE FOUR YEARS AGO, our vision was to create an unforgettable patient experience from start to finish. We turned to high-end hotels and world leaders in the hospitality industry for inspiration, which guided our decisions on everything from construction and interior design to hiring and the smallest details associated with every patient interaction. The result: a truly curated approach to plastic surgery that’s unlike any other in South Florida.
We take plastic surgery to the next level by offering a bespoke boutique experience that begins before our patients even step foot in the office. Understanding the desire for discretion, the practice has its own private entrance, and appointments are staggered in a way that makes patients feel they have the office to themselves. We also respect our patients’ time, so upon arrival they are taken immediately to their consultation or treatment room, which is ready beforehand. These small steps add up to create an unparalleled treatment experience that attracts celebrities, professional athletes, CEOs, world leaders, and an elite international clientele.
Unsatisfied with merely meeting patient expectations, we strive to exceed them. Our concierge approach to plastic surgery was designed to anticipate our patients’ needs and desires, and that is where our staff comes in. Each of our team members was hand selected for their exemplary experience and proven dedication to customer service as well as the shared core values of integrity, trust, efficiency, and communication. We also employ full-time private nurses and
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We built our practice from the ground up, and the physical environment was intentionally created to amplify the patient experience and provide a setting that feels more like a five-star hotel than a medical practice. Every aspect of construction and design was carefully considered and executed with patients in mind. This includes our fully accredited, state-of-the-art inoffice operating room, which adds an additional layer of convenience and privacy for patients.
The Miami area’s close proximity to the Caribbean and Latin America makes it one of the most desirable destinations for plastic surgery “tourism.” Many of our clients come to us from these areas, as well as from across the United States. With our Fly-In Program for out-oftown patients, our staff takes care of all the details, including first-class travel arrangements and a luxurious recovery experience thanks to a partnership with Miami’s THesis Hotel, which is just minutes away from the office. Recovery stays include a private nurse for around-the-clock post-surgical care and other amenities that patients would never think of when recovering at home.
Discerning patients want a five-star plastic surgery experience — one that includes world-class service, luxurious surroundings and, most of all, discretion. This is exactly what we provide for every patient throughout their treatment journey — along with expectation-exceeding results that make them smile every time they look in the mirror.
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Dr. Jose Rodríguez-Feliz’s Coral Gables practice provides world-class service, the highest-quality care and outstanding results.
ABOUT DR. RODRÍGUEZ-FELIZ
With hands-on training from world-renowned plastic surgeons and 15 years of experience performing more than 5,000 procedures, Dr. Rodríguez-Feliz’s artistic eye, meticulous surgical approach, and natural-looking results appeal to women and men alike.
His specialties include the deep-plane facelift, an advanced technique that restores youthful facial contours while avoiding an overly pulled or unnaturally tight postsurgical appearance. He also has unsurpassed experience and expertise performing blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), and he is trained in the most advanced techniques that yield optimal improvement for sagging eyelids, undereye bags, and dark circles. Dr. Rodríguez-Feliz also specializes in hair restoration for women and men. His unparalleled attention to detail delivers natural-looking results and allows patients to enjoy the fuller, thicker hair of their youth once again.
Regularly featured in the U.S. and Latin American press, Dr. Rodríguez-Feliz has penned several articles that have been published in prestigious scientific journals, as well as a chapter in one of the most relied-upon oculoplastic surgery textbooks used today. He continually strives to innovate and share his knowledge with fellow plastic surgeons around the world — as well as his patients.
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THE CROWN JEWEL
Major Food Group introduces Contessa, a regal dining concept, to the Miami Design District.
BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE
THIS FALL, MAJOR FOOD GROUP MADE ANOTHER GRANDIOSE DEBUT IN THE Miami Design District with the opening of Contessa. Sitting at the intersection of art, culture, and fashion, the two-story dining destination is rooted in the old-world sophistication of Northern Italy’s iconic villas and estates; in fact, Contessa translates to “Italian countess,” embodying the very essence of the new restaurant.
Upon entry, guests are immediately transported back to the 1960s in Lake Como with subtle design touches, like the high-gloss tweaked woodwork detailing, that allude to traditional Italian Riva boat design. The first floor is teeming with lavish touches, from the emerald striped drapery and lush paintings to the jewel-toned marble floor embellished with an Art Deco pattern. But perhaps the design focal point of the restaurant is the pink Venetian plaster on the walls and ceiling paired with bespoke Italian Murano light fixtures, ultimately setting the incredibly glamorous mood. Upstairs, guests are whisked away to the upper dining room, which is inspired by a historic lakeside villa, with elegant touches of golden antique mirrors set against a deep-teal wall paneling for a more intimate atmosphere.
Remaining true to the elegance of the design, Contessa’s menu also possesses an Italian sophistication. “Contessa Miami channels the singular sense of refinement and pleasure of those Northern Italian meals we wish could go on forever, right in the heart of the Magic City,” reveals Mario Carbone, Major Food Group co-founder, alongside Jeff Zalaznick and Rich Torrisi. “I can’t think of a more perfect location to bring this restaurant to life and to share with the people of Miami a menu dedicated to a rich and elegant region we’ve long hoped to celebrate.” The menu is teeming with classic Northern Italian dishes enhanced through Major Food Group’s contemporary lens, like the carpaccio of Chianina beef, octopus agrodolce con peperone, fusilli Genovese, 40-ounce dry-aged bistecca Fiorentina, and signature pizzas complemented by desserts like homemade gelati, amaretti, and more.
And, of course, we must mention the wine and cocktails. Created by Major Food Group’s Wine Director John Slover, Contessa’s wine selection is highly curated from central and northern Italian regions with a keen focus on Nebbiolo-based wines from Barolo, Barbaresco, Alte-Piedmont, and Lombardy — along with other premium wineries throughout France and North America. Bar Director Nathan McCarley O’Neill designed the cocktail list, taking inspiration from the swanky 1920s to create cocktails like the Negroni and Vesper, to name a few.
From the extravagant design and atmosphere to the culinary experience, Contessa is an Italian dining oasis that captures the charm of the Miami Design District. “Contessa is grand and glamorous,” notes Zalaznick. “It’s designed to be an all-day anchor where you can eat, drink, and celebrate into the night in the most elegant yet energetic neighborhood in Miami.” 111 NE 41st St.
40-ounce dry-aged bistecca Fiorentina
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As the pulse of art and culture in Miami, the Miami Design District will be home to several notable installations and exhibitions, including this year’s design commission by Miami-based architect and designer Germane Barnes, which features Rock | Roll, a multifaceted installation that draws on the vibrancy of Miami Carnival to honor the BIPOC communities that contribute to Miami’s polyethnic culture. Miami Design District will also be home to “The Row,” a collaboration between the Alexander Team and Everyrealm to create an exclusive collection of metaverse real estate featuring architecture designed by a variety of talented artists like Daniel Arsham; Craig Robins’ Two of The Same Kind exhibition featuring pieces by Zaha Hadid, Jean Prouvé, and more — to name a few. In addition, Superblue Miami and Meta Open Arts will also present Aerobanquets RMX, an innovative mixed-reality art and culinary experience that engages all senses. Across the bridge, the Art Basel fair will feature 283 galleries, with 26 of them being first-time exhibitors with a strong presence from Latin America.
ART BASEL
THIS YEAR IS MAJOR, AS IT MARKS THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF ART BASEL IN MIAMI BEACH AND THE LARGEST EDITION YET. WITH MIAMI AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE ART AND DESIGN SCENE LIKE NEVER BEFORE, HERE IS THE HAUTE GUIDE TO ART BASEL 2022.
BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE
CULINARY CONCEPTS
Resy and American Express are creating a pop-up in the Miami Design District headlined by Michelin and James Beard Award-winning chefs Massimo Bottura, Missy Robbins, and Mashama Bailey. Artist Phillip K. Smith III has also curated an immersive work for the space called Garden of Reflections. Cote Miami is debuting Art After Dark at COTE Miami, an experiential dining experience where renowned private collectors will join together for the first time to showcase their world-class pieces.
FASHION HAPPENINGS
For its first partnership with Design Miami/, Bottega Veneta will present an installation that follows an unprecedented commission by Creative Director Matthieu Blazy as he tapped Gaetano Pesce to design Bottega Veneta’s Summer 2023 show space in Milan, which included a sculptural resin floor and 400 resin chairs. Fendi Casa will officially open its first flagship store in the U.S. in the Miami Design District. And Dolce & Gabbana will unveil the Alta Gioielleria collections, showcasing the creative expression of Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana through an evocative tale of Italian artistic treasures and crafts that come to life through one-of-a-kind jewelry creations as well as the Dolce & Gabbana Casa Collection. Finally, Loro Piana will present an exclusive limited series of candle holders, created in
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collaboration with the French designer Charlotte Chesnais at Art Basel.
Daniel Arsham’s “The Ares House”
A chair by Gaetano Pesce with Matthieu Blazy for Bottega Veneta
The 2022 Miami Design District Commission: Rock | Roll by Germane Barnes
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Attorney Paul Samakow Says Be Warm, But Stay Safe
BY PAUL SAMAKOW
EVERY WINTER, COUNTLESS BURN INJURIES — EVEN FATALITIES — OCCUR DUE TO DEFECTIVE AND malfunctioning space heaters. These include cordless kerosene heaters, indoor garage heaters, curbside space heaters, and tabletop space heaters. Most individuals do not suspect that their heating devices can malfunction. They don’t expect heaters to short-circuit, and certainly, few think about the possibility of their homes going up in flames.
Heating equipment is the second leading cause of residential fires and fire deaths annually in the U.S., according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). During winter, homeowners light fires, crank up the furnace, and pull out the space heaters, creating ample opportunities for accidents to happen.
Burn injuries can occur when homes catch fire and individuals become trapped and are unable to escape in a timely manner. Space heater fires can also cause smoke inhalation injuries, even if an actual burn does not occur. Aside from injuries, cherished possessions and property can also be destroyed.
Who might be responsible if the homeowner did nothing wrong and used the device properly? An experienced attorney can usually find out. The attorney will get a full and accurate picture of what happened and will look to identify all liable parties, some of whom could be the heater manufacturer, a third party, or the distributor of the space heater.
What can be done? A claim can be filed if the space heater is defective or has released hazardous carbon monoxide. There may also be a claim in a “chain of distribution” against various entities related to the space heater, such as a distributor or retailer. A lawsuit also might be possible if the space heater is found to be defective. Consulting an experienced burn injury attorney is always a good idea. Visit www.nationalburnattorney.com for extensive, free, and downloadable information.
When a tragic incident happens because the design or manufacturing of a home heater has defects, it is appropriate to seek professional legal advice to determine potential liability and to pursue compensation for all losses. However, preventing a disaster is always better than trying to recover afterwards. Space heater fires — and their tragic outcomes — can be prevented by observing a few simple safety practices:
• Never leave space heaters unattended. Turn off and unplug heaters when not in use.
• Keep heaters at least 3 feet away from any flammable materials, including furniture, blankets, and wastebaskets.
• Do not place space heaters under a desk or in other enclosed areas.
• Plug space heaters directly into a wall outlet, not a surge protector.
• Buy space heaters that include an automatic shutoff.
Please be safe.
Paul A. Samakow, Attorney
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CELEBRATES NICKY JAM AT KIKI ON THE RIVER WITH RUMS OF PUERTO RICO, NAVIER AND CHAMPAGNE TELMONT
TO KICK OFF NICKY JAM’S HAUTE LIVING COVER RELEASE DINNER at Kiki on the River on October 27, guests grooved to the singer’s top hits, chatted, networked, and drank Jam-inspired cocktails customized by Rums of Puerto Rico. As attendees made their way through the event, they stopped by the Rums of Puerto Rico bar, where an expert mixologist was available to discuss flavor profiles. Next to the bar sat the table for Navier, a Silicon Valley startup that is building technology to increase the efficiency of small powerboats while ensuring zero emissions and a superior ride experience. On display was a prototype of the Navier 27, America’s first commercially available electric hydrofoiling craft. Toward the front of the room was Miami-based artist Vic Garcia’s 1/1 painting “Dreamed Turned Realities,” inspired by Jam and later presented to him. The dinner served included lobster salad, arugula salad, chicken skewers, Kiki chips (fried eggplant and zucchini), whole fish, and Black Angus sirloin steak with sides of Kiki fries, grilled vegetables, and sautéed kale. Glasses of Champagne Telmont were poured between courses, which is when Haute Media Group Senior Vice President April Donelson took the floor to say a few heartfelt words. “The room is filled with partners from near and far, and we are so excited to celebrate Nicky Jam with you all. From Vic Garcia to Rums of Puerto Rico, Navier, and [Champagne Telmont], we thank you for being a part of this beautiful night,” said Donelson. She then turned the floor over to Jam’s manager, Navier, and the women of Champagne Telmont to raise a toast. As glasses clinked and high vibrations continued to spread throughout the room, dessert filled guests’ stomachs. Baklava, Greek yogurt, fresh fruit platters, and orange pies were served alongside a stunning ICON cake custom-made for the cover star, making for an iconic night! Notable attendees included Haute Media Group CEO Kamal Hotchandani; Sandra Fiorenza, Tony Perez, Alejandro Dardik, Veronica Jaramillo, and Mo Rahbari of Braman; Sam Seder, Sampriti Bhattacharyya, and Suzie Zadeh of Navier; Paolo Rico, Carlos Beltran, Andres Mora, and Anamaria Bandin of Rums of Puerto Rico; Wale Ogunleye; Juan Diego Medina; Larry Gonzales; Juan Morales; Nick Rivera; Nini Veras, and more.
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