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MR BRAINWASH IS LEAVING HIS MARK

BY LAURA

THIERRY GUETTA IS ABOUT TO OPEN THE MR BRAINWASH ART MUSEUM IN LOS ANGELES, AND IF HE HAS HIS WAY, IT’S GOING DOWN IN HISTORY.

SCHREFFLER PHOTOGRAPHY ANDREAS BRANCH GROOMING JUANITA LOPEZ SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE MR BRAINWASH ART MUSEUM, BEVERLY HILLS

C“Remember that life is beautiful, and beauty is all around you.”

all it whatever you want — be it an epiphany, a life review, or a wake-up call — but last year, Thierry Guetta had it. The artist most commonly known as Mr Brainwash had one hell of a near-death experience, his life literally flashing before his eyes (which is also when he decided to open a museum in his own honor, but more on that later.)

Guetta, now 57, started having headaches last year and chalked it up to side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine. But it wasn’t until he blacked out while attending a wedding in Mexico that he truly realized something was wrong.

“I called [my team] in LA and I said, ‘There is a problem in my head. You need to get me someone, anyone, [to see if something is wrong],’” he recalls.

Upon arriving in Los Angeles, a CT scan showed there was, indeed, a problem — a big one, at that: blood in his brain.

“So now I’m like, What the fuck? Brainwash has a problem with his brain,” the French street artist recounts mournfully.

At Cedars-Sinai hospital, he was told that he had to have an extremely delicate operation: one that involved putting a tube in his head and closing off a vein. It was overwhelming, especially for a man who has made it his life’s mission to live every day with joy and zest.

“I’m thinking, It’s done,” he admits, sharing that he went to several more doctors in search of second and third opinions. The headaches got worse. Finally, he found a specialist who told him something incredibly frightening: “He said, ‘There are three things that could happen. One, that everything goes away. The second is that you could become handicapped. And the third thing is that you die.’ That’s it. So imagine that you get this answer. This is your life. How do you get up, walk out of the doctor’s office? My mind started to race. All I could think was how life is important, how life is beautiful. And did I do enough good in my life?”

When he finally went for the operation, his surgeon deemed that closing off the vein in his head would result in a 50-50 chance of blindness, so they went in through his spine. It was, quite understandably, terrifying.

“Just imagine that you’re in the hospital. With [COVID] in the mix, nobody can come up with you. So you have your kids that are downstairs and you say goodbye, but you don’t know if you are going to say goodbye forever. You hug them, and you start crying when you go into the elevator, all alone.”

But in he went, and despite some additional complications, two days later, the operation finally took place. But, needless to say given that I’m speaking to him today, this particular story had a happy ending. “At the end of it, everything was fixed. One moment I almost gave up, but the way that my personality is, I went and got better. I told myself, I’m going to be fine.”

But before going in for surgery, he had another, deeper conversation with himself. “[I told myself that] I wasn’t finished. I have so many more things that I want to do.”

And so, when he woke up, his joie de vivre returned — in the biggest and best way possible. “I told myself, This is the beginning.”

What he meant is that it was the beginning of his second chapter, his new lease on life. And as such, he was determined to see a project he had started before the pandemic come to fruition — the one and only Mr Brainwash Art Museum.

Guetta had initially found and leased a prime location at 465 N. Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills prior to the coronavirus quarantine, and as such, was the only person to see its potential. (The former building for The Paley

Center for Media, which was designed by Getty Center architect Richard Meier in 1996, previously housed spaces such as the Aaron Spelling Reception Area and the Garry Marshall Pool.)

He thought the project might never come to fruition, but he decided to build it anyway — especially after cheating death. “I decided I’m going to show this here, and what’s more, I’m going to make it alive,” he declares, sharing, “The museum is the beginning of my next decade. It’s going to be something else. I’m going to go far.”

The museum truly signifies that, for the first time in a long time, Guetta is doing something purely for himself. The Mr Brainwash Art Museum where we are currently sitting, alone in the museum’s theater surrounded by typewriters, a huge painting of Steven Spielberg with film coming out of a cannister, and life-sized replicas of Homer and Lisa Simpson — is the result of his blood, sweat, and tears, sure, but also his personal journey — a journey marked by highlights such as the 2010 Banksy-directed documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop; his self-financed debut exhibit Life Is Beautiful, where his work sold for five-figure sums; and his design of both Madonna’s 2009 Celebration album cover and Michael Jackson’s posthumous 2014 release, Xscape

“This is a moment in my life that I have been working towards for many, many years,” he says now. “I mean, I always make art, but on the side, I’ve always done something else that I’ve never shown. It’s been almost 13 years now that I’ve been doing this, doing other things. Now, I’m doing this for me, because after 12 years, it’s time. I’ve waited to do something for myself, and this [museum] is more of what I want to do. It’s a little reward just for me.”

Not that he doesn’t like or appreciate what he’s done or been commissioned to do in the past. But this is different. It is special, and specific. “I like what I’ve done in the past, too, but there is something more artistic in doing this, something that blows my mind,” he hastens to add.

So when The Paley Center for Media announced it was moving to the Beverly Hills Public Library, Guetta saw his window of opportunity. “In my world, the impossible has the word ‘possible,’ and so I fought for seven months to get that space. And the moment I got it, I was so happy that I started to work to make it happen right away. And months later, [COVID] came in. So this has been sitting empty. For two years, I completely abandoned it; I worked on different things. And a few months ago, I came back and started to put it back together, because after [I’m done here], this building is going to get torn down. It’s not going to exist anymore.”

This is common with Guetta’s shows, though he swears he doesn’t choose the locations intentionally to be “the last” or to leave his mark — fate always intervenes to make it so. And although it isn’t his plan, he’s certainly not complaining. When I press him on why he thinks his takeovers of soon-to-be-destroyed spaces inevitably occur, his answer is this: “It feels like history, you know? I’m locked in history. I’m part of the architecture and the building itself in Beverly Hills that is not going to exist after me.”

And with this history of being Mr Brainwash, there is, indeed, a story he wishes to tell. With this three-story museum that will feature his monumental paintings and sculptures, immersive installations, and the previously mentioned 150-seat movie theater, he hopes to rewrite media history, to “brainwash” our minds to see familiar characters behaving in unexpected ways.

“The story I want to tell is just happiness,” he says. “I like to bring joy to people and to bring them happiness, too. I have love for all. My whole thing is What can I do to make people happier? What can I do to make everything more fun? That’s my art on another level —and also, me.”

t is an absolutely miserable day in LA. It’s pouring, in fact, and the sound of rain is getting louder and louder inside of the museum — so much so, in fact, that water starts leaking from the ceiling. But it’s fine. Mr Brainwash is optimistic, vaping away, smiling, hamming, virtually dancing around the space, followed by his ever-present cameramen, who literally document every moment of his life. (He says that if he dies, he would have wanted every moment captured, and in light of what he just went through, I get it.) Nothing gets him down for long. And also, he has an entire month to go until the museum actually opens on December 11. There’s plenty of time to perfect it. Trust him: After all, he’s the guy who almost ran out of it (time, that is).

Previously, Guetta had taken me on a tour of said museum, proudly, methodically. It is a hyper-visual explosion that remixes historical imagery, pop culture icons, and masters of the arts: an orchestrated collision of pop and classical, reminiscent of his street art beginnings.

In this space is his homage to the fallen greats of California — Kobe Bryant, Steve Jobs, Tupac Shakur — all surrounded by the heavenly white tools of their trades. There is a room dedicated to Vincent van Gogh, a frequent fixture in his art; a life-sized replica of LeBron James; a gigantic Matchbox car priced at $1.95; books, books, and more books (some of which we open and discover that they are actually treasures from the early 20th century); a nod to Exit Through the Giftshop; a gallery, where his paintings and other paraphernalia will be for sale; and, on the rooftop with its 360-degree views of Beverly Hills (currently a bit bleak because of the storm), a window with “Let Them Eat Crack” in graffiti, and another emblazoned with “U.S. Bank(sy).”

The latter has always been a name closely associated with Mr Brainwash, and not just because the infamous and unknown street artist directed a film about Guetta’s rise to fame. Many believe Mr Brainwash is Banksy, a claim that he will never refute.

His voice a sing-song, he says, “Am I Banksy? I don’t know. Because when I say ‘no,’ you say ‘yes.’ When I say ‘yes,’ you say ‘no.’ [For the record, he has never said ‘yes.’] So, at the end, time will tell. [But yes] I for sure know who Banksy really is.”

Banksy or not, public opinion is wildly rampant when it comes to Mr Brainwash and is something Guetta personally has struggled with in the past. But no more: Now, he’s living freely. He doesn’t need to be liked or admired, confined or defined by public perception.

“People think they know me, but they don’t,” he declares. “I get judged by people from what they see in a three-minute interview. People have the freedom of deciding whatever they want, anything they choose. And there are a lot of things in my life that I’m silent on — what I like, what I want. But that’s the way the world works, you know?”

He pauses, before sharing that he does want the world to know him — or know as much of him as he’ll allow, rather — the true Thierry Guetta, the true Mr Brainwash. “This museum is a little bit about who I am, and how I never gave up. [Most of what I did in the past was because I had] something I wanted to prove, that I could go beyond what was asked of me, do it big, and make it to another level, [to show that there’s] never been another person like me to do something as crazy as I’ve done.”

Don’t misunderstand: Just because he’s finally doing something for himself doesn’t mean that Guetta is going to give up on his commercialized projects, like when he created an installation for the opening of Hublot’s Bal Harbour Shops boutique during Miami Art Week, when he created art

based on the iconic jewelry of Harry Winston at the brand’s Rodeo Drive boutique, or when he collaborated with Mercedes-Benz by painting several cars during their Evolution Tour. But at least now, he’ll always know that he created something special — something that no one can ever take away from him. At the end of day, how many living artists have their very own museum (even one that will one day be torn down)?

“It doesn’t happen,” he says proudly. “It doesn’t exist! But I always break walls. I change walls. And this is a museum that is going to be alive. I can come back here in the night and change a few things, add a few things. The room you see today might be different from the room you see tomorrow. It’s going to be a museum that travels — hopefully to Miami, New York, and Toronto to start — and it will be open at night because I’m going to do a lot of things with a projection so that people can and will want to come here after dinner. I want to change history, and do things differently than what has been done for the past 100 years.”

I tell him he’s ambitious, and he nods and thoughtfully strokes his salt-and-pepper beard. “I’m never satisfied, you know,” he admits. “I always want to do more. And I know that this will be alive for a little while, and then it will disappear … but then it will go somewhere else and be alive somewhere else. The story will continue.”

In the meantime, the real story is inside these eclectic and vibrant walls. Every piece of art here tells the story of the evolution of Thierry Guetta, used-clothing-store proprietor and amateur videographer, to Mr Brainwash, world-renowned street artist and pop culture icon.

The one takeaway for others from the museum, in his opinion, is that no matter what your personal dream is, you should work your hardest until it comes true, like he did here. “[I want to share that] people should believe in themselves, and really do what they want in life. It doesn’t matter what you do, but you should do it well, and do it with your heart, because at the end of the day, everyone is an artist. A janitor, he’s an artist, the way he holds his broom — that’s art. A businessman, a computer guy — we are all artists. But it’s very important to be real, because being a real artist is not just about what you do, but who you are.”

He references van Gogh, a personal hero, saying, “He painted all his life, but he never sold one painting, and he killed himself. But how is it that after all this, this man is in every museum in the world and nobody can afford his paintings? How? Time tells about who he is: his life, his truth, that he was passionate about something he loved.”

And that is Mr Brainwash to a “T,” and for that matter, Thierry Guetta too. Passion, energy, vibrancy — they are all in there in every mannerism, every expression. Because to Guetta, life has always been beautiful. It is his signature phrase, yes, but also his first show, his emblematic art, his very way of being.

“I never get tired of saying ‘life is beautiful.’ I never get tired of writing it. I have written it almost every day of my life,” he admits. “When you accept that, your life will change. Take today, for example. We are here in Los Angeles, and it’s raining. The only thing I think of when I hear the rain is I’m happy. But others who hear the rain will complain, but if we didn’t know bad, we wouldn’t know what good is.”

I goggle at him for a moment, openly. He is right. (And I had been about to complain about the rain. Is he psychic?)

Maybe not, because he doesn’t know — and he readily admits that he has no idea what the future holds — and that’s OK. He wasn’t ready for the end last year, and he isn’t ready for it now, but when that day does come, he knows that he will have zero regrets.

“I don’t know everything but I do know this,” he begins. “We are here today. Life, for me, is one day at a time. Live today and worry tomorrow. People always tell me that life is too short. And for me, life is very long, because every day is a new life. So imagine this: I live 365 new days a year. I’m 57. Do you know how many lives that is? It’s a lot, and I’m still going to live a little bit longer. But it’s important to remember that every day can be different. Every moment you go out, something can happen. So you don’t know what tomorrow will bring. The only thing you know in life is that you’re living it.”

He smiles — at the empty theater beyond, at the painting of Spielberg, at the Simpsons, at me — a big, goofy, quintessentially Mr Brainwash smile; a Thierry Guetta smile. And he says, “What I’ve learned in life is to be thankful for everything; to be grateful for your life, to be grateful for what you do, and for who you are. I know you can have more, know you can do more, but [you should] be content with what your life is. Because the true gold and the true diamond is inside of you, and it’s your health. The rest of it, it’s nothing. Money doesn’t buy health. You cannot be a billionaire and say, ‘Oh, I want to buy my sickness to be fixed.’ It’s not going to happen. So enjoy your life every day. Try to do something that you love. Try to see the positive side of everything. Remember that life is beautiful, and beauty is all around you.” Here is his proof —not that he needs it.

“The only thing I think of when I hear the rain is I’m happy. But others who hear the rain will complain, but if we didn’t know bad, we wouldn’t know what good is.”

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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

Left:

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

G-Timeless Moonlight

Haute TIME

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

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.

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.

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.

PHOTO COURTESY OF JACOB

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.

Left to right: The SBGY013, The SBGW281, The SLGH019, and The SBGW287

ART FOR THE LOVE OF

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.

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.”

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.”

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.”

BY JAEHOON KIM

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.”

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SEAN DAVIDSON

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.”

PHOTO COURTESY OF LOUIS VUITTON

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.

BY: ADRIENNE FAUROTE STYLING: IMRUH ASHA ALL CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES BY LOUIS VUITTON

PHOTOS COURTESY OF LOUIS VUITTON

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.

BY: ADRIENNE FAUROTE PHOTOGRAPHY: ETHAN JAMES GREEN STYLING: MARIE-AMÉLIE SAUVÉ ALL CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES BY LOUIS VUITTON

ATTIRE

NEW YORK GROOVE

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.

FASHION DIRECTION: ADRIENNE FAUROTE

PHOTOGRAPHY: MARK SQUIRES

STYLING: ALYCIA COHEN

HAIR: REBEKAH CALO

MAKEUP: DEANNA MELLUSO AT L’ATELIER NYC

MODELS: NYAYOP TOANG AT MUSE NYC AND BABA DIOP AT MARILYN AGENCY

PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT: DUNCAN MELLOR

STYLING ASSISTANT: DELANEY WILLIAMS

SHOT AT GO STUDIOS PENTHOUSE, NEW YORK

ALL CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES BY FENDI

Good Fortune

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.”

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE PHOTOGRAPHY: ELI RUSSELL LINNETZ GROOMING: DIOR BEAUTY ALL CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES BY

Artistic Director

DIOR MEN

BRIAN CALVIN

“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.”

PHOTO COURTESY OF PAT MARTIN

Dior

DOROTHY IANNONE

“The

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

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

PHOTOS COURTESY OF HARRY EELMAN

“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.”

SARA CWYNAR

ZHENYA MACHNEVA

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.”

PHOTO COURTESY OF MARION BERRIN

SHARA HUGHES

“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.”

Dior

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

PHOTO ASSISTANT: JACQUES BRUNA STYLING ASSISTANTS: MICHELLE BALL AND DHUNIA JOUKEH SHOT ON LOCATION IN MIAMI

FASHION NEWS

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

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

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.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF TRAVYS OWEN, BALENCIAGA, KEVIN SCOTT

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.

FASHION & CREATIVE DIRECTION: ADRIENNE FAUROTE PHOTOGRAPHY: JEFFREY WESTBROOK

PROP STYLING: KAT LOZHNIKOVA SHOT ON LOCATION AT UTE HOUSE, ASPEN, COLORADO ALL JEWELRY BY LOUIS VUITTON

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

Spirit High Jewelry Destiny bracelet, platinum, 18k white gold, 18k yellow gold, one LV Monogram Flower-cut diamond, and diamonds

Spirit High Jewelry Liberty necklace, 18k white gold, sapphires, and diamonds

Spirit High Jewelry Liberty earrings, platinum, 18k white gold, sapphires, and diamonds

Spirit High Jewelry Destiny ring and earrings, platinum, 18k yellow gold, one LV Monogram Flowercut diamond, rubies, and diamonds

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

HAUTE JOAILLERIE HOLIDAY

NOTHING SAYS “HAPPY HOLIDAYS” QUITE LIKE EXTRAVAGANT DIAMONDS AND ONE-OF-A-KIND GEMSTONES. INDULGE IN THESE PRECIOUS PIECES FOR AN INCREDIBLY LAVISH SEASON AHEAD.

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

Royal Jewels

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.

FASHION & CREATIVE DIRECTION: ADRIENNE FAUROTE

PHOTOGRAPHY: JEFFREY WESTBROOK

PROP STYLING: CHRISTINE MOTTAU

PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT: SETH ABEL

ALL JEWELRY BY GUCCI AND AVAILABLE AT GUCCI PLACE VENDÔME

Necklace in 18k white gold with heartshapeed tanzanite, rubellites, tanzabites, garnets, enamel, and diamonds

Cuff bracelet in 18k yellow gold with ROMA lettering, morganite, tanzanites, and diamonds

Necklace and bracelet in 18k white gold with micro-mosaic, spinels, and diamonds

Earrings

Left to right:

Solitaire Ouroboros ring in 18k yellow gold with indicolite and diamonds

Solitaire ring in 18k white gold with heartshaped blue tourmaline and diamonds

Multi-finger ring in 18k white gold, yellow beryl, yellow sapphires, and diamonds

Solitaire ring in 18k white gold with rubellite tourmaline and diamonds

Solitaire ring in 18k yellow gold with pearshaped garnet and diamonds

Solitaire Ouroboros multi-finger ring in 18k white gold, green tourmaline, and diamonds

Solitaire ring in 18k white gold with purple sapphire and diamonds

Solitaire Ouroboros ring in 18k white gold with yellow beryl and diamonds

Solitaire ring in 18k white gold with imperial topaz and diamonds

Solitaire ring in 18k white gold with paraiba tourmaline and diamonds

Bracelet in 18k yellow gold with yellow beryl, rubellite, garnets, enamel, and diamonds

Cuff bracelet in 18K yellow gold with ROMA letting, heart-shaped blue topaz, emeralds, and diamonds

Lionhead earrings in 18k yellow gold with red spinels, emeralds, paraiba tourmalines, and diamonds

Bracelet in 18k yellow gold with beryls, amethysts, enamel, and diamonds

Lionhead earrings in 18k yellow gold with multicolored gemstones and diamonds

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!

BY LAURA SCHREFFLER

APUKKA

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.

Tutkijantie 28, 96900 Rovaniemi, Finland

HauteTRAVEL

PHOTO COURTESY OF APUKKA

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

1 Kayenta Road, Canyon Point, UT 84741

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

PHOTO COURTESY OF BADRUTT’S PALACE

PHOTO COURTESY OF AMANGIRI

magical moment.

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

PHOTO COURTESY OF NIKOLAS KOENIG

PHOTO COURTESY OF FOUR SEASONS RESORT AND RESIDENCES JACKSON HOLE

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

PHOTO COURTESY OF MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL

PHOTO COURTESY OF SOFITEL LEGEND SANTA CLARA CARTAGENA

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.

23919, Doha, Qatar

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.

Carretera Punta de Mita Sayulita Km 2, Punta de Mita, Nayarit, 63734, Mexico

PHOTO COURTESY OF CONRAD PUNTA DE MITA

PHOTO COURTESY OF BANANA ISLAND RESORT DOHA BY ANANTARA

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.

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!

Redefining the Plastic Surgery Experience

BY HAUTE BEAUTY

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

anesthesiologists to ensure that every patient’s comfort and needs can be addressed in an instant.

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.

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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Haute Beauty by Haute Living boasts the most prominent directory of renowned doctors and beauty experts through hauteliving.com/hautebeauty. The expert-curated platform features the latest in industry tips, news and procedures, guiding our readers to the right doctor in their desired market.

Market: Miami/Ft. Lauderdale

Specialty: Body

Careaga Plastic Surgery

305.960.7511 info@drcareaga.com careagaplasticsurgery.com

Market: Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Specialty: Vision

Market: Miami/Ft. Lauderdale

Specialty: Medical Spa

Miami Skin Spa

305.260.6801 info@miamiskinspa.com MiamiSkinSpa.com

Market: Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Specialty: Anti-Aging

Dr. Jeffrey Baker

786.490.6200 info@optimizedhealthmiami.com optimizedhealthmiami.com

Market: Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Specialty: Face

Market: Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Specialty: Face, Nose

Dr. Jhonny Salomon

305.270.1361 inquiries@drjsalomon.com drjsalomon.com

Market: Miami, Fort Lauderdale Specialty: Skin

Dr. Bertha Baum 954.456.5050 bbaum@dermcaremgt.com drbaum.com

Market: Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Specialty: Smile

Market: Miami, Fort Lauderdale Specialty: Face, Eyelid Surgery

Dr. Jose Rodríguez-Feliz

305.563.3030 hello@rodriguezfelizmd.com rodriguezfelizmd.com

Market: Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Specialty: Brazilian Butt Lift

Dr. Oliver Chang

305.915.4663 | 305.514.0318 info@miamiaestheticsurgeryassoc.com spectrum-aesthetics.com

Market: Miami/Ft. Lauderdale

Market: Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Specialty: Body, Breast

Dr. Steven Alexander Earle

305.563.6799 info@pureplasticsurgery.com pureplasticsurgery.com

Market: Miami/Ft. Lauderdale

Specialty: Health and Wellness

Liquid IV Therapy

305.907.3399 liquidivtherapy@gmail.com liquid-iv-therapy.com

Market: Miami/Ft. Lauderdale

Specialty: Medical Aesthetics

Dr. Susan B. Fox

954.965.4922 foxveinexperts@gmail.com foxveinexperts.com

Market: Miami Beach Specialty: Day Spa

Face Fit Bar 786.239.0939 facelabmd@gmail.com facefitbars.com

Market: Coral Gables, FL Specialty: Day Spa

The Biltmore Spa 877.810.2099 sreception1@biltmorehotel.com biltmorehotel.com/spa

Market: Naples, FL Specialty: Medical Spa

Skin Deep Naples 239.260.5060 info@skindeepnaples.com Skindeepnaples.com

Market: Los Angeles Specialty: Breast

Dr. Gabrielle Davis 310.614.5898 info@gbdavisplasticsurgery.com gbdavisplasticsurgery.com

Market: Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Specialty: Body

Dr. Rafael Emerick Salas

305.928.7757 Info@SPSMiami.com SPSMiami.com

Market: Miami/Ft. Lauderdale

Specialty: Skin

Dr. Anna Chacon

305.902.5733 dranna@drannachacon.com drannachacon.com

Market: South Miami Specialty: Health & Wellness/Age Management

A New You Wellness

305.670.2131 Info@drweightlossmiami.com Drweightlossmiami.com

Market: Bradenton, FL Specialty: Day Spa

Bellagena Spa

941.554.SKIN spa@bellagena.com bellagena.com

Market: Fort Myers Specialty: Body

Dr. Ralph Garramone

239.482.1900 rgarramone@garramone.com garramone.com

Market: Los Angeles Specialty: Face

Dr. Garth Fisher

310.273.5995 info@garthfisher.com garthfisher.com

Market: Los Angeles Specialty: Hair Restoration

Dr. Shalini Kapoor

Market: Los Angeles Specialty: Smile

Dr. Joshua Ghiam

Market: Los Angeles Specialty: Face

Dr. Sarmela Sunder

Market: Corona, CA Specialty: Women’s Health and Wellness

Dr.

Market: San Francisco , CA Specialty: Face

Market: New York Specialty: Body

Avaliani

Market: New York

Specialty: Body, Face

Dr. Sachin M. Shridharani

212.508.0000 info@luxurgery.com luxurgery.com

Market: Manhattan, New York Specialty: Skin

Dr. Ellen Burov

212.734.0187 ellenburovmd@gmail.com ellenburovmd.com

Market: New York

Specialty: Nose

Dr. Jeff Lisiecki

212.680.4626 info@drjefflisiecki.com drjefflisiecki.com

Dr.

Market: Manhattan, NY Specialty: Skin

Cameron

Rokhsar

212.285.1110 frontdesk@cosmeticlaserskinsurgery.com cosmeticlaserskinsurgery.com

Market: Stamford/Greenwich, CT Specialty: Skin

Market: New York Specialty: Medical Spa

Skin Spa New York

info@skinspanewyork.com skinspanewyork.com

Market: New York Specialty: Nose

Dr. Ira Savetsky

212.300.986 Info@drirasavetsky.com irasavetskymd.com

Market: Rochester, New York Specialty: Skin

Dr. Mara Weinstein Velez

585.275.7546 Mara_WeinsteinVelez@urmc.rochester.edu urmc.rochester.edu/people/31304948-mara -c-weinstein-velez

Market: Greenwich, CT Specialty: Med Spa

Elivate Med Spa

203.990.3700 info@elivatemedspa.com elivatemedspa.com

Market: Boston Specialty: Nose

Dr.

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Market: Boston Specialty: Breast

Dr. Jeffrey Lee

617.851.6228 info@jlplasticsurgery.com Jlplasticsurgery.com

Dr. Samuel Lin

617.632.7827 esjlin@bidmc.harvard.edu linplasticsurgery.com

Market: Austin Specialty: Medical Aesthetics

Dr. Alina Sholar

512.646.2744 drsholar@skinsciencesoul.com skinsciencesoul.com/dr-alina-sholar

Market: Houston

Specialty: Smile

Dr. Ashandra Batiste

713.789.8680 office@elitedentalwellness.com houstondentalwellness.com

Market: Fort Collins, CO

Specialty: Medical Spa

Xanadu Medspa

970.482.1889 info@xanadumedspa.com xanadumedspa.com

Market: DMV (Washington D.C., Maryland, Virgina)

Specialty: Aesthetic Injector

Rachel Duke

804.500.0920 rachelduke@rachelduke.com rachelduke.com

Market: Philadelphia, PA Specialty: Face

Dr. Jason Bloom 610.762.5666 drjbloom@bloomfps.com bloomfacialplastics.com

Market: Nashville Specialty: Medical Aesthetics

Dr.

Laura

Purdy

615.581.7141 info@metamorphosisaesthetics.com metamorphosisaesthetics.com

Market: Columbus, OH Specialty: Smile

Dr. Sam Latif 614.459.7300 office@ohiocosmeticdentists.com ohiocosmeticdentists.com

Market: Houston Specialty: Body

Dr. Daisy A. Ayim

713.640.5922 info@drdaisyayim.com drdaisyayim.com

Market: DMV (Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia) Specialty: Eyelid Surgery, Oculoplastic

Dr. Viraj Mehta

301.657.5700 mehtafacialplastics@gmail.com Mehtafacialplastics.com

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Dr. Tina Abraham

248.651.6430 DrTinaAbraham@gmail.com michiganlungs.com/allergy

Market: Philadelphia, PA Specialty: Day Spa

Richel D’Ambra

215.523.8035 richel.dambra@gmail.com richeldambra.com

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608.721.6132 dr@therawalinstitute.com therawalinstitute.com

Market: Chicago, IL Specialty: Medical Spa

H Med Spa

773.697.8316 1755chi@hmedicalspa.com hmedicalspa.com

Market: Miami,Fort Lauderdale

Specialty: Otolaryngology (ENT & Facial Plastics)

Dr. Jay Young

305.707.0368 admin@jayyoungmd.com jayyoungmd.com

Market: Naples, FL

Specialty: Cardiology

Naples Heart Rhythm Specialists

239.263.0849 Info@naplesheartrhythm.com naplesheartrhythm.com

Market: New York

Specialty: Fertility

Dr. Brian A. Levine

212.290.8100 nationalpsc@colocrm.com ccrmivf.com/new-york

Market: Naples, FL

Specialty: Internal Medicine

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239.424.3123 debhoukmd@gmail.com debhoukmd.com

Market: Davenport, FL

Specialty: Emergency Medicine

Dr. Yaritza Arriaga-O’Neill

863.228.8808 hihc@highwayintegrativehealth.com highwayintegrativehealth.com

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Dr. Vineet Sandhu

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Specialty: Criminal Defense

Bruce

Lehr

Market: South Florida

Specialty: Entertainment, Intellectual Property

Carlos Rodriguez-Feliz

786-315-4805 carlos@rodfel.law rodfel.law

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Jorge Calil 305-373-5529 jorge@jcalillaw.com calillaw.com

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Robert Elias 305.823.2300 relias@eliaslaw.net eliaslaw.net

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Market: South East Florida Specialty: Personal Injury Law

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Market: Coral Gables, FL

Specialty: Real Estate

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Specialty: Family Law

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Specialty: Family Law

Kendra

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Market: Hibiscus Island, FL Douglas Elliman Real Estate

786.493.1388 adriana@theaptteam.com | tracy@theaptteam.com theaptteam.com

Alison Melton

Market: Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, South Carolina Charter One Realty

843.290.3640 alison@luxelowcountry.com luxelowcountry.com

Anca Mirsescu

Market: South Beach, MiamiFL Douglas Elliman Real Estate 305.349.3590 anca.mirescu@elliman.com elliman.com/ancamirescu

Anne M. Lusk

Market: Lancaster, PA Sotheby’s International Realty 717.271.9339 | 717.291.9101 anne.lusk@sothebysrealty.com annelusk.com/eng

Barbara Van Dyke

Carlo Habet

Alex + Joe Team

Market: Miami Beach, FL Compass 305.712.6522 hello@alexandjoe.com alexandjoe.com

Amy Land-de Wilde

Market: St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands Coldwell Banker

340.690.1213 amydewilde@coldwellbankervi.com teamlanddewilde@coldwellbankervi.com

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Market: Philadelphia Main Line, Pennsylvania Black Label Keller Williams 917.968.7848 andrea@blacklabelkw.com blacklabelkw.com

Audrey Ross

Market: Gables Estates, Coral Gables, FL Compass 305.206.4003 aross@miamirealestate.com www.miamirealestate.com

Blue Zone Realty International

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Christie’s International Real Estate Seattle

Market: Washington Christie’s International Real Estate Seattle 503.389.2112 info@luxecir.com luxecir.com/propertiescynthia-barrett

Cindy Shearin

Market: Manhattan Beach/Redondo Beach, California Strand Hill Christie’s International

310.200.8318 cindy@theshearingroup.com cindyshearin.com

Courtney Poulos

Market: West Adams, Los Angeles, California ACME Real Estate

323.919.0375 courtney@acme-re.com acme-re.com

Cyd Greer

Market: Napa Valley, California Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley 707.322.6825 cgreer@cbnapavalley.com cydgreer.com

Daniel L. Maya

Market: North Pinecrest, FL Coldwell Banker 786.999.4222 daniel.maya@floridamoves.com danielmayaissellingyourhome.com

Darin Marques

Market: Las Vegas, Nevada Huntington & Ellis 702.485.7755 darin@dmgluxury.com dmgluxury.com

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Adam Betta

Market: Piedmont/Berkeley/Oakland, CA Corcoran Global Living 510.414.6777 debbi.dimaggio@corcorangl.com adam.betta@corcorangl.com dimaggiobettagroup.co

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Market: Essex County, Morris County, NJ Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey

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Market: Atlanta, Georgia Coldwell Banker Realty

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Market: Westlake Village, California The Arledge Group - Compass 818.519.4429 denise@thearledgegroup.com compass.com/agents/the-arledge-group

Ernie Carswell

Market: West Hollywood, California Ernie Carswell & Associates at Douglas Elliman Real Estate 310.345.7500 ernie@carswellandassociates.com carswellandassociates.com

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Market: Uptown, New York City, New York Foxworth Realty 212.368.4902 eugenia@foxworthrealtyonline.com foxworthrealtyonline.com

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Market: Calabasas, California

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Market: Miami Beach, FL

Wolsen Real Estate 305.333.1122 305.333.4555 d@wlsnre.com wolsenrealestate.com

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Market: Maui, Hawaii Coldwell Banker 808.276.2004 diane@soldonmaui.net soldonmaui.net

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Market: Vail Valley, Colorado LIV Sotheby’s International

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Coldwell Banker Global Luxury 813.758.3443 jennifer@jenniferzales.com jenniferzales.com

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Premier Sotheby’s International Realty 941.587.4894 joel.schemmel@premiersir.com schemmelsodagroup.com

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Market: Beverly Hills, California, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury

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Market: Coastal Palm Beach, FL The Luxury Portfolio Group, HomeSmart 561.480.8769 kathyrutland@yahoo.com theluxuryportfoliogroup.com

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Market: North Shore, Long Island, NY Prime Realty

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Market: Paris, France

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Market: Palm Beach, FL Premier Estate Properties 561.545.7386 margit@margitbrandtpalmbeach.com margitbrandtpalmbeach.com

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Market: Montecito, CA Sotheby’s International Realty 805.570.5545 maureenmcdermut.com

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Market: Marco Island ,FL

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty 239.860.7176 michelle@naples.com michellethomasteam.com

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Market: Pacific Heights/Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA Compass 415.812.4303 nancy.yeh@compass.com compass.com

Melissa Barragan

Market: Sunny Isles Beach, FL Dezer Platinum Realty 305.988.4351 melissa@dezer.com melissabarragan.com

Michael Eisenberg

Market: Bel Air, Los Angeles, California Keller Williams Beverly Hills 310.748.5410 310.432.6400 mikeeisenberg@sbcglobal.net

Michelle Walsh

Market: Charleston, SC Charlestowne Realty Group 617.784.7800 michelle@charlestownerealty.com charlestownerealty.com

Moriah Taliaferro

Market: Sarasota, FL Premier Sotheby’s International Realty 941.504.9910 moriah.taliaferro@premiersir.com moriahtaliaferro.com

Nancy Tallman

Market: Park City, Utah

Summit Sotheby’s International Realty 435.901.0659 nancy.tallman@sothebysrealty.com insideparkcityrealestate.com

Nicole Di Leo and Jennifer Leong

Market: Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Olivia Hsu Decker

Market: San Francisco Bay, California Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty

415.435.1600 olivia@sanfranciscofinehomes.com sanfranciscofinehomes.com

Provenance Properties

Market: Caribbean, Cayman Islands Christie’s International Real Estate 345.640.7000 info@provenanceproperties.com provenanceproperties.com

Riskin Partners Estate Group

Market: Santa Barbara, CA Village Properties 805.565.8600 team@riskinpartners.com montecito-realestate.com

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Market: Edgewater, Miami, FL The Corcoran Group 305.302.3179 scott@scottkleinrealtor.com corcoran.com/real-estate-agents/detail/scott-ericklein-p-a-/26734/regionId/2

Shannon Francis

Market: Snowmass Village, CO Roaring Fork Sotheby’s International Realty 970.319.7430 aspensmf@gmail.com rfvproperties.com

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Market: Greenwich, CT Compass 203.550.8508 shelly.tretterlynch@compass.com shellytretterlynch.com

Priscilla Haisley

Market: Miami Shores, FL 305.322.3665 priscilla@luxeknows.com miamidreamcasa.com

Renier Casanova

Market: Key Biscayne, Miami, FL Compass 305.989.6884 renier.casanova@compass.com reniercasanova.com

Sandra Fiorenza

Market: Fisher Island, FL Douglas Elliman 305.281.4727 sandra@fiorenza.cc sandrafiorenza.com

Scott Goshorn

Market: Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA Rodeo Realty 323.251.5479 scott@scottgoshorn.com scottgoshorn.com

Shayna Davidov Hanson

Market: North Miami Beach, FL One Sotheby’s 786.288.6161 shaynahanson@gmail.com shaynadavidovhanson.com

Sherri Murphy

Market: Dallas, TX Coldwell Banker Realty - Southlake 817-929-2059 sherri@theultimateregroup.com sherrimurphyrealty.com

Stefano Balli

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Market: Olde Naples, FL The Agency Naples 239.231.6164 theagencyre.com/agent/chris-resop

Tomer Fridman

Market: Hidden Hills, Holmby Hills, Trousdale Estates, California Compass 310.919.1038 info@thefridmangroup.com thefridmangroup.com

Trish Sweeney Lowe

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WINTER WONDERS

BY LAURA SCHREFFLER

CATCH STEAK

Los Angeles is the setting for Catch Hospitality Group’s crowd-pleasing hot spot, Catch Steak, the sister spot of neighboring Catch LA. This see-and-be-seen eatery offers a winning combination of a classic steakhouse with the energetic, over-the-top vibe that Catch has become known for. The restaurant itself, as designed by the Rockwell Group, is warm, intimate, and inviting, with a street-facing patio, wine room, secret garden-like spaces, and the Red Room — a private dining area that overlooks the double-height dining room — in the two-level space. The menu offers a curated collection of cuts, including American Imperial and Japanese Wagyu, and is one of the few restaurants nationally to have an official Kobe license from Japan, which allows for a unique table-side “Beef Sommelier” experience. Yes, you read that right. 650 N. La Cienega Blvd, 90069

MES AMIS

My friends, Mes Amis is finally here! The long-awaited French-inspired brasserie from chef Lincoln Carson and Ten Five Hospitality, located at the Thompson Hotel in Hollywood’s Vinyl District, is earning rave reviews — both for its fare and its flair. Designed in collaboration with Martin Brudnizki Design Studio and Creative Director Bernadette Blanc, the 6,000-square-foot brasserie blends traditional elements of Parisian design with a modern California airiness. Café-style chairs, marble tables, vintage black-and-white photographs, tan leather banquettes, and an open-air terrace are the perfect backdrop to Carson’s contemporary take on classic brasserie fare. Plates such as the chicory salad with fourme d’ambert, citrus and walnut, as well as the steak tartare with “everything lavash” pair perfectly with a French-meets-Californian wine program and cocktails named in tribute to Old Hollywood, as well as an unmissable roving champagne cart. 1541 Wilcox Ave, 90028

PHOTOS COURTESY OF CATCHRESTAURANTS.COM (CATCH STEAK), MICHAEL MUNDY (MES AMIS INTERIOR), WONHO FRANK LEE (MES AMIS FOOD)

Cookies & cream Baked Alaska at Catch Steak

Crispy potato croquettes at Catch Steak

Mes Amis

Brunswick littleneck clams at Mes Amis

The Lucky Lady cocktail at Mes Amis

The best new restaurants to try in LA as the weather gets colder.

MOTHER TONGUE

Michael Mina has a new and unusual concept in La La Land, in that it’s the first of his eateries to debut in a fitness club. The celebrity chef’s latest offering, Mother Tongue, is located within HEIMAT, a multilevel health and wellness respite inside of a 1930s industrial building in Hollywood’s Media District. While HEIMAT — which translates in German to “the feeling of home” — is for members only, Mother Tongue is available to all. Martin Brudnizki’s sensual designs are the perfect backdrop for Mina’s globally focused fare, which includes items such as striped bass with Peruvian bay scallops in a spicy coconut broth, Filipino lumpiang sariwa, and Japanese-inspired wild Pacific salmon chan chan yaki with white miso sauce, caraflex cabbage, and shimeji mushrooms, among other international offerings. While dining around the world, make sure not to miss a stellar American option: the chef’s own reserve caviar. 960 N. La Brea Ave, 4th floor, 90038

SAN LAUREL

After saying goodbye to The Bazaar at the SLS Beverly Hills, José Andrés has brought his magic back to a different hotel this year — the newly opened Conrad Los Angeles — with a variety of culinary and beverage concepts. San Laurel is the focus here, a restaurant that features the flavors of Andrés’ native Spain as seen through a Californian lens, focusing on the beautiful ingredients of the Golden State. Highlights include Wagyu ribeye; grilled romaine with manchego espuma; and roasted celeriac carpaccio, all in an equally beautiful space that features antique-brass framed fluted glass screens, leather and velvet, and a large central bar with glazed tile and a pale stone countertop. Other venues under Andrés’ Think Food Group umbrella here include Agua Viva, a chic outdoor restaurant with beach club vibes and Latin and Asian cuisine; Airlight, a pool deck with tiki punch bowls and house-made push pops; the craft cocktail concept SED, with libations inspired by chef’s worldwide travels; and the small but mighty classic-meets-modern cocktail bar, The Beaudry Room. 100 S. Grand Ave, 90012

PHOTOS

COURTESY OF ANGELO CLINTON (MOTHER TONGUE), THINK FOOD GROUP (SAN LAUREL)

Roasted Peking duck at Mother Tongue

Mother Tongue

Roasted celeriac carpaccio at San Laurel

The Foggy Hill cocktail at San Laurel

San Laurel

Pacifico striped bass and Moqueca Baiana at MotherTongue

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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

1-833-MY-BURNS (833-692-8767)

CELEBRATES COVER STAR CINDY CRAWFORD WITH OMEGA AT NOBU MALIBU

HAUTE TIME AND HAUTE LIVING COVER STAR CINDY CRAWFORD joined us for a night of celebration at the beachfront Nobu Malibu on November 3. Hosted in partnership with Omega, a luxury timepiece of which Crawford is the longest-serving ambassador, the event focused on her career accomplishments — inclusive of modeling and her skincare brand Meaningful Beauty. The exclusive dinner began with words from Haute Media Group Senior Vice President April Donelson and Editor-in-Chief Laura Schreffler, as well as a speech courtesy of Charles Laevens, head of retail operations at Omega. South African artist Johnathan Schultz then provided Crawford with a custom art piece made of gold. Guests then sat for dinner at the popular oceanfront eatery, dining on items such as yellowtail jalapeño, black cod with miso, and rock shrimp tempura. Plenty of cocktails were served throughout the night, inclusive of a Market Margarita and the Grapefruit on the Rocks, both of which were made with Casamigos tequila, a brand founded by Crawford’s husband, Rande Gerber, and George Clooney. Gerber attended the event alongside Crawford, their son, Presley, iconic songwriter Linda Thompson, Sean Lee, Davie Lee, Steve Fujimura, Handy Hioe, Dan Kang, Sampriti Bhattacharyya, Rob Cohen, Lisa Cohen, Lyndie Benson, Glenda Borden, and more. Notable guests included Mr. Chanon Boonyindee, Giovanni Alegre, Sarah Binsol, Raymond Malekan, Lily Jacobs, Gary Smalley, Lorena Smalley, Steven Nagelberg, Jerri Nagelberg, Howard Leight, Arin Agha, and more.

HAUTE LIVING HELD A DINNER HONORING JOHN WALL, A prominent new member of the Los Angeles Clippers, at home in the City of Angels on October 17 at Katsuya Brentwood. The basketball star celebrated his cover feature and the start of the new season by toasting with a glass of Champagne Telmont. Wall arrived at the dinner with an entourage of friends who, along with numerous notable names, were there to support him. Katsuya, the world-renowned sushi spot, provided a perfect ambience for the event and an even better menu to top it off. The family-style meal featured a slew of signature favorites, including crispy rice with spicy tuna, rock shrimp tempura, spicy albacore sashimi, Jidori chicken breast, New York steak, assorted nigiri, and a variety of specialty rolls, all paired with Champagne Telmont. Wall’s cover became a masterpiece in its own right as Crime by Design took over and began a live, on-site activation, turning the cover into graffiti art. Wall joined in as well, creating a completely unique piece that he asked to take home. Notable guests at the dinner included Editor-in-Chief Laura Schreffler, Haute Media Group Senior Vice President April Donelson, Price Arana, Kell Wimmer, Courtney Poulos, Sean Lee, Michael Wu, Shawn Xu, Steve Fujimura, Jerry Wen, Andrew Mak, Dr. Brian Machida, Glenda Borden, Omar Henry, Draya Michele, Leena Sayed, Derrick Brown, Bryan Extra, Brandon Cavanaugh, Brett Maugeri, Angus Onisforou, and Angelina Ang.

CELEBRATING CHEF OF THE YEAR TODD ENGLISH DURING THE LAS VEGAS FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

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Champagne Telmont

English holding up a golden heart sculpture from artist Johnathan Schultz 4. Hayes Pullard, Haute Media Group Senior Vice President April Donelson, and Anthony Carideo 5. Blake Wynn and Nora Paulos

OCTOBER 6 WAS AN EVENING FULL OF LOVE IN LAS VEGAS AS Haute Living came to Sin City to celebrate Las Vegas Food & Wine’s “Chef of the Year” and recent cover star of Haute Living Las Vegas, Chef Todd English. The intimate dinner was held at English’s signature eatery, Olives, at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. The family-style meal saw several of English’s fan favorites hit the tables, including beef carpaccio, truffled arancini, salmon crudo with green apple and fennel, lobster ravioli with brown butter, saffron potato and mushroom agnolotti with lemon crème fraîche and black truffle, a tableside polenta rabbit blanquette with mushroom ragù, and his OMG chocolate cake. There was also a special cocktail called “The English” — vodka, passion fruit and raspberry purees topped with champagne. Champagne Telmont flowed freely, and guests including Blake Wynn and Hayes Pullard of Enclave & Key, Anthony Carideo of Rémy Cointreau, and Editor-inChief Laura Schreffler and Haute Media Group Senior Vice President April Donelson raised glasses of the eco-friendly bubbly to toast the guest of honor. But back to love. The evening was certainly full of it, especially when South African artist Johnathan Schultz presented English with a 24k gold heart.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF

CELEBRATES

KELLY RIPA AND THE RELEASE OF WITH PARFUMS DE MARLY AND CHAMPAGNE TELMONT AT SCARPETTA

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SEPTEMBER 27 WAS FILLED WITH MANY FIRSTS FOR LIVE WITH Kelly and Ryan host Kelly Ripa. The beautiful mother, wife, and television icon officially aired all of her laundry ― the good, the bad, and the dirty ― in her first book, Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories, from Dey Street Books. Haute Living cover star Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos spent the night surrounded by friends and family at their usual date-night spot, Scarpetta. The restaurant is known for its excellent Italian food, and guests opened their palates to raw yellowtail, roasted cauliflower, burrata, ravioli cacio e pepe, and more “primi” and family-style pasta dishes. In keeping with the theme, divine cocktails were dedicated to Ripa’s book such as “The Live Wire” — Scarpetta’s take on a spicy margarita; “Don’t Let Your Husband,” a bellini; and “The Good News,” a reimagined Aperol spritz. Then, as conversations flowed and memories were made, spaghetti, branzino, sirloin of beef, and roasted organic chicken were served. The table was filled with Parfums de Marly scents and Champagne Telmont bubbly, making for a spectacular toast by Ripa and Haute Media Group Senior Vice President April Donelson. In a toast to Haute Living, including a direct nod to Editor-in-Chief Laura Schreffler, Ripa shared, “I really thank Haute Living for hosting this event. I didn’t do this to spare my dear friends John and Lizze Tisch, who host every book party.” As laughs filled the room and the noise level was on the rise, the night that many thought was soon to come to an end was just beginning. In partnership with Haute Living, artist Seek One presented a one-of-a-kind Kelly Ripa Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories masterpiece on canvas ― an homage to her book jacket. Afterward, the entire party was treated to not one but two custom cakes (one of which was provided by Haute Living, and one of which is still a mystery to this day). Notable guests included Anna Keiser, Bryan Lourd, Bruce Bozzi, Debra O’Connell, Jason Weinberg, Lucy Liu, Gwendoline Christie, Naomi Watts, Zac Posen, Bethenny Frankel, Carla Gugino, Giles Deacon, John Molnar, Caryn Zucker, Dr. Jeffrey Lisiecki, Stephanie Mills, Dr. Ira Savetsky, Lizzy Savetsky, Katie Couric, Lizzie Tisch, John Tisch, Sebastian Gutierrez, Lauren Markarian, Yvan Jacqueline, Elizabeth Villegas, Judy Sage, Saudia Ally, Geovana Castañeda, Kelly Merritt, and many more.

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1. Kelly Ripa cutting the first slice of her custom-designed cake 2. Ripa and Mark Consuelos

3. Haute Media Group Editorin-Chief Laura Schreffler, Ripa, Haute Media Group Senior Vice President April Donelson, and Judy Sage

4. Gwendoline Christie, Lizzie Tisch, Ripa, Carla Gugino, Lucy Liu, and Naomi Watts

PHOTOS COURTESY OF EUGENE GOLOGURSKY/GETTY IMAGES FOR HAUTE LIVING

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE & STEPHANIE DIGUISEPPE

ON OCTOBER 20, ACTORS, CREATIVES, AND CHANEL BRAND MUSES LIKE Marion Cotillard, Phoebe Bridgers, Maggie Rogers, Lori Harvey, and more stepped out to celebrate Chanel’s 1932 High Jewelry Collection. The new collection pays tribute to the 90th anniversary of “Bijoux de Diamants,” the first and only high jewelry collection created by Gabrielle Chanel. The stars enjoyed a celestial setting at a glamorous Los Angeles location, The Lot at Formosa, where Chanel hosted an intimate dinner and performance by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Ninety years after the creation of the first high jewelry collection by Gabrielle Chanel, the fine jewelry creative studio has drawn inspiration from the modern spirit of Bijoux de Diamants to create a new story for the brand. “I wanted to return to the essence of 1932 and to harmonize the message around three symbols: the comet, the moon, and the sun. Each heavenly body shines with its own light,” noted Patrice Leguèreau, the director of Chanel Fine Jewelry Creation Studio. The latest collection, which consists of 77 extraordinary creations, delivers living jewelry in an osmotic relationship with the ever-changing rhythms of the body’s movements. The signature piece is the Allure Céleste necklace, which represents a journey into the heart of light and features round-cut diamonds, an oval sapphire of an intense blue, a weight of 55.55 carats, and a Type Ila DFL 8.05-carat pearshaped diamond that shines with stunning brilliance. The evening captured the spirit of the collection, as guests indulged in the wonders of the Chanel 1932 High Jewelry Collection. Notable attendees included Britt Hennemuth, Laura Love, Gia Coppola, Greta Lee, and more.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF PAT MARTIN, STEFANIE KEENAN/GETT Y IMAGES, PAT MARTIN, CARLY OTNESS/BFA.COM

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