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F1 racer Nico Hulkenberg is driving to survive at the Miami Grand Prix

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NICO HULKENBERG IS DETERMINED TO BREAK ONE MAJOR RECORD IN HIS 11 TH FORMULA SEASON.

ico Hulkenberg has a quirk — and contrary to his German heritage, it is not an all-consuming love of David Hasselhoff. [Though the same can’t be said for 80s German pop band Modern Talking, which he’s totally out and proud about.]

“I’m a bit of a tidy freak,” the 36-year-old Formula One driver admits from his room at The Dubai EDITION, where he’s posted up in between the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix — the first and second races of the F1 season — in March, recharging his batteries. “I like things clean. I often grab the Dyson at home and clean up as I go. I don’t like a mess.”

Hulkenberg confesses that he’s the kind of guy who “might” feel compelled to fix an uneven bedsheet corner (read between the lines here: “might” meaning “definitely does”), but stresses that he is “not as bad as David Beckham. I watched his series, and I am not as crazy as him!”

But he does admit that when it comes to his car, he does have Beckham-like tendencies. “I really hate having my car dirty. I feel dirty when my car is dirty,” he shudders.

Which is fair, right? His profession does involve spending copious amounts of time rolling around on four wheels, after all. Anyhow, maybe Hulkenberg isn’t as extra as Becks, who creeps around his house late at night after his family is down for the count, trimming down candlewicks and spraying streaky windows into submission, but it’s not hard to identify a common thread here: both are athletes, and both are driven to succeed.

Incidentally, this is also the name of the Netflix series that pushed F1 into the spotlight, transforming its drivers into superstars. Hulkenberg a.k.a. “The Hulk” (due solely to his last name, he explains, lest anyone think he transforms into a mean, green cleaning machine at night) — then with Renault, featured prominently in the series’ second season, which documented how the arrival of Daniel Ricciardo — now with Racing Bulls — eventually brought upon Hulkenberg’s replacement by Esteban Ocon.

Although his frustration at having no wins or podium placements throughout his career was the focus of his personal narrative, Hulkenberg feels that Drive to Survive was a positive thing for F1 in general. “[The series] put F1 on the map for a lot of people, especially in North America, but also globally. It’s recognized around the world by a lot more people, and it’s made the drivers a lot more popular. It’s done a lot for everyone on the commercial side, putting us on a bigger and more attractive stage. I definitely feel that as one of the drivers, I’m approached all the time. Usually, it’s along the lines of, ‘You’re a great driver, I like you.’ People don’t come up and say, ‘Hey, you’re shit,’” he says with a self-deprecating laugh.

Regardless, after failing to meet his performance clause with Renault in 2020, Hulkenberg was released from the team, which was enough to make the German driver rethink his life choices. Ultimately, he decided to hang up his helmet and retire from Formula One. “Until 2019, I had already raced in F1 for 10 years, and to compete on the highest level with more than 20 race weekends per year can be very tiring. There is a lot of pressure and no room for mistakes. [And so], in 2019, something changed when my former team decided not to renew my contract. It was the first time I had ever thought about a break, but I finally decided to step away from the sport,” he explains, noting that the decision was beneficial, and one he would make again. “Overall, it was a good decision. I created some space for the private Nico. I spent as much time as I could with family and friends, as well as my

girlfriend [Egle Ruskyte]; I married her and later became a dad [to now twoyear-old daughter Noemi Sky].”

But his need to compete outweighed his frustration with the sport. He could not stay out of the cockpit for long, and opted to align with Racing Point (previously known as Force India), and then, in 2021, Aston Martin as the team’s reserve driver [he was dubbed the “super-sub” in 2022 after taking the place of Sebastian Vettel, who had tested positive for Covid, for the opening two races of the season]. But it was only in 2023 that he made his full-time, leading man return for his tenth F1 campaign, joining MoneyGram Haas, the only American team competing in Formula One.

“Racing was always part of my thoughts,” Hulkenberg admits now. “I started to miss the competition and the adrenaline. The hunger got bigger and bigger after three years without a full-time drive, [which is why] I tried everything to come back to F1 again. Luckily, it worked out. Now, I feel more balanced and more ready than ever before.”

His optimism is especially needed now given that his comeback year was a tough one. At the end of the season, during which he partnered with Kevin Magnussen — replacing fellow German compatriot Mick Schumacher — the team struggled with tire wear, and Hulkenberg finished sixteenth in the championship with nine points. Still, he impressively qualified in the top 10 11 times (three times in sprint qualifying and eight times in normal qualifying), despite being out of the game for three seasons.

“Last year was challenging — a very difficult year, sporting-wise — and we want to bounce back and recover from that,” he confesses, continuing, “At the start of every season, the team has a target goal. Last year, that was to come in sixth or seventh. The year started OK, but then, as it went on, we didn’t manage to improve our performance; we actually slipped back in the order. By the end of the season, we weren’t very competitive at all, which resulted in no good point finishes, and put us on the back foot. It wasn’t great, obviously, but it’s a sport, and these things can happen… even though nobody wants them to.”

But things seem to be looking up — or at least, they did at the very start of the season. Though Hulkenberg still holds the record for the most Formula One career starts without a podium finish, as he enters his second year with the team, something seems to have shifted. After our chat, he excelled in Jeddah, banking his first points finish in a Grand Prix since the 2023 Australian Grand Prix — effectively climbing into the top 10 spot, though there have been a few frustrations and disappointments since.

But overall, the future is, if not bright, bright-er. “This year, there’s been a bit of a change,” he shares. “The team principal has changed; [Guenther Steiner] is not with the team anymore. There’s been some reshuffling. It always felt like we were going backward, but we focused a lot over the winter to address that.”

The biggest change of all, perhaps, is his attitude: one might say he’s pumping the brakes on pressure. Hulkenberg plans on letting things ride and doing his very best to place, despite certain limitations (such as the team’s VF-24 car and continual tire degradation issues, carried over from 2023, that he feels have impeded his team’s success). But one should always have hope, and Hulkenberg most definitely does. “Things seem to be in a better and healthier place now, but really, it’s still early days.”

So basically, watch this space.

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OUR SPORT, YOU HAVE THE STOPWATCH AND THE LAP TIMES, AND THEY NEVER LIE. IF YOU ARE FASTER THAN ANYBODY ELSE, AND YOU BEAT ANYBODY ELSE, IT MEANS YOU’RE GOOD AND YOU CAN’T HIDE IT. THAT’S WHAT MAKES RACING SO SPECIAL.”

lthough his career has had many stops and starts, Nico Hulkenberg wouldn’t trade it for anything — the man is literally living his dream. He was just a tow-headed seven-year-old kid, growing up in the Rhine region of West Germany, whose family owned a legacy transport truck company. Driving was always in his blood. He says, when he decided that he would one day become a racecar driver, and that dream happened very early on. Now, almost 30 years later, he’s one of the rare few who not only achieved his childhood fantasy but is still happily living it every day.

This fact is not lost on him. The stoic, slightly sardonic German credits this in part to perseverance, and in part to that all-consuming love he never lost for the sport. He does not, as I’ve discovered, mince words in saying so. “I have a passion for it, and I love what I do. Plus, I’m pretty good at it. In our sport, obviously, you have the stopwatch and the lap times, and they never lie. If you are faster than anybody else, and you beat anybody else, it means you’re good and you can’t hide it. That’s what makes racing so special. F1 is such a rush, such a thrill. Being at the start of a Grand Prix, fighting the other 19 best drivers in the world, wheel to wheel. There’s nothing like it,” he enthuses (stoically, of course — after all, he is German).

Which is why, of course, it’s a dream come true. But this dream didn’t just become reality overnight: Hulkenberg put the work in, and slowly but surely forged his path to Formula One. After establishing that this was to be his chosen path, he turned to go-karting, winning the German Junior Kart Championship at the age of 15 in 2002. A year later, he would go on to win the German Kart Championship.

He made the leap to open-wheel racing soon after, winning the 2005 Formula BMW ADAC during his debut. The following winter, he joined A1 Team Germany for the A1 Grand Prix Championship, otherwise known as “The World Cup of Motorsport.” A return to Formula 3 briefly ensued before he joined Williams as their test driver; he became a full-time Formula 1 driver for said team in 2010 for one season only, moving on to Force India first as a reserve driver in 2011, and then full-time the following year. This was followed by a one-year move to Sauber in 2013 before he rejoined Force India to drive alongside Sergio “Checo” Pérez from 2014 to 2016. In the midst of this time, he made history by becoming the first active Formula 1 driver to win the historic Le Mans 24 Hours in 24 years. It was a strong year overall: his campaign featured three top-six place finishes in Austria, Japan, and Brazil.

And then came the Netflix-documented Renault years, following the team’s first season back in the sport. The partnership would last for three seasons, where Hulkenberg partnered with drivers including Ricciardo, Jolyon Palmer, and Carlos Sainz. He finished tenth in the World Drivers’ Championship in his first year (2017), following multiple Q3 appearances and a trio of sixth-place finishes. In 2018, he would accumulate enough points to finish a career-best seventh place in the standings and secure the fifth place at Monaco, where he currently lives.

Those aforementioned road bump-riddled ensuing years don’t need mentioning again, but they were years that are important to the story of Nico Hulkenberg, as they led him to his current place in the F1 hierarchy: a current number 11 world ranking. His goal is to break the top 10, of course, but also, to drive to the best of his abilities. Hulkenberg wants to win.

That means staying focused, not partying, gallivanting, or getting rowdy around the world with his fellow drivers and friends such as Pérez, Ricciardo, Sainz, and Max Verstappen... regardless of how tantalizing the lure of the F1 lifestyle can be. He has no desire to play tourist or to mess around... plus he’s a new dad, and there’s sleepless nights enough without adding rabble-rousing into the mix. “For me, over the last 15 years, it’s been a lot of the same thing. So, eventually, you get to know the place, and you do less of the cultural and sightseeing things; it becomes normal. Also, when we go to a race, it’s work. And for my part, I arrive with the mindset to come and work, not to play.”

That said, he does love specific cities… for their circuits. He’s even able to resist the lure of Miami — the ultimate party city — and enjoys driving there, even if it’s not as iconic (yet) as Silverstone or Monaco.

“I wouldn’t say it’s a priority circuit for me — it’s new to the F1 calendar but the first two were cool and successful. It’s a stunning venue, and I love how they implement it in and around Hard Rock Stadium. Most of the drivers really like it; it’s got a good flow to it, and it’s challenging.” As for the Magic City itself, he says, “I’m a big fan of Miami — the vibe, the energy, the feel. It’s just a massively fun place.”

At this stage in his life, though, Hulkenberg is more focused on family than fun. And for that, there’s truly no place like home — home being the principality of Monaco, where he spends most of the off-season enjoying pottering around with his luxury watch and car collections, the former of which he refers to as his “secret passion and weak spot,” and the latter of which includes wheels from Pagani, Bugatti, and Koenigsegg.

He says, “My wife and I have a young daughter, so naturally we’re a bit more at home now because that is a different dynamic and it changed our lives. Last year, especially at the end, there was a lot of traveling, so now we enjoy just being at home, not being at an airport or on a plane, and hanging out with friends doing normal, casual stuff. I really used [the off-season] as an opportunity to relax, disconnect, and refresh. Then it’s ‘Here we go again, you’re back at full capacity, fully focused and motivated.’ But until then, because there’s no driving, it’s chilly billy for us.”

In general, Hulk (unlike his namesake) does seem chill, but no-nonsense, no BS — a total straight shooter. He sees himself this way, too, but also as “competitive, passionate, and someone who doesn’t take himself too seriously. I’m pretty good at cracking jokes, especially about myself. I’m someone who enjoys life.”

And for the orderly, efficient German, that means he enjoys all facets of his life — especially his day job. “I love what I do; it doesn’t feel like work,” he declares. “It’s what I’ve been passionate about all my life, what I’ve always wanted to do, and who I’ve wanted to be since I was a little kid. I’m very happy and fortunate that I’m still carrying that out and following my passion. It’s a great luxury to be able to do what you want, how you want, and to have a certain independence. So yes, I’m happy — but pure happiness is just a feeling: true happiness is having a work-life balance. I have that — I have a great family, a great wife, a beautiful young daughter. I have a pretty privileged life. It’s going well at the moment, but you have to work to maintain it and to keep it.”

And work he will. Though it’s his focus, it’s not his only priority. He says, “This year, my personal goals are to have fun, to make the most of it, and to just enjoy the ride.”

Personally, it doesn’t sound like Hulkenberg is driving to survive any longer. He’s rewriting his story at long last, and this time, he’s thriving.

Hulkenberg is ready to drive in his team Moneygram Haas kit

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE 2024 FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

LAST YEAR, HAUTE LIVING SAT DOWN WITH TOM GARFINKEL, THE FORMULA 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix managing partner (who is also the vice chairman, president, and CEO of the Miami Dolphins, and Hard Rock Stadium), as he was going into the second year of hosting the Grand Prix. At the time, he was focused on improving upon key learnings and maintaining the systems that worked well. Now, with the third year ahead, Garfinkel seems to be carrying the same sentiment of ‘why mess with a good thing?’ Here, we reveal what to expect at the 2024 Formula 1 Crypto. com Miami Grand Prix.

First, the entertainment. Former Haute Living cover star, six-time Grammy, and Latin Grammy Award winner Marc Anthony, has been announced to perform the national anthem before the drivers start their engines. Other notable performers include Ed Sheeran on Saturday, May 4, and John Summit on Sunday, May 5, both of whom will be playing live at the Hard Rock Beach Club on-site at the Miami International Autodrome.

Also, for the first time, Miami has been selected as one of the six prestigious locations to host a Sprint race in 2024 (alongside Shanghai, Brazil, and Qatar, among others). Scheduled for May 4, the Sprint, which is about one-third the length of a Grand Prix (52 mi), was designed to bring a little more intensity and thrill to fans attending throughout the weekend.

Luxury happenings, like the Paddock Club, the 72 Club, and the Casa Tua Trackside Club, are set to make their grand return this year, offering one-of-a-kind experiences at every turn. With two years under its belt, the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix is expected to continue raising the bar in the Magic City.

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IT EASY BEING GREEN

Just ask Green Carpet Fashion Awards founder Livia Firth, who’s making the planet a better place, one fashionable footstep at a time.

BY LAURA SCHREFFLER

IN HONOR OF EARTH DAY (APRIL 22) WE SAT DOWN WITH LIVIA FIRTH, MBE, THE founder of the Green Carpet Fashion Awards, a sustainable ceremony uniting the power of fashion and entertainment for positive transformation, which returned for its second annual event during Oscar week. Championing interconnected cultural change and the most inspiring efforts that drive it, the GCFA, and its recent initiative, the Green Carpet Challenge, celebrates people and organizations that are crucial to collective transformation. This year’s event was co-chaired by some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Cate Blanchett, Julianne Moore, Zendaya, Annie Lennox, and Helen Hunt, as well as Quannah Chasinghorse, Minister of Indigenous People of Brazil Sônia Guajajara, and Ugandan climate justice activist Vanessa Nakate. We sat down with Firth to discuss how she’s making the world a better place, one fashionable footstep at a time.

What made you start the Green Carpet Challenge and how has it evolved? When I started it in 2010, it was out of the coming together of different factors: an opportunity — [estranged husband Colin Firth] being nominated for Tom Ford’s A Single Man movie and knowing that, throughout awards season, people would start focusing on what I was wearing; a realization — fashion has one of the biggest environmental and social impacts, and yet, no one thinks about that when they get dressed in the morning; and a fact — there is no bigger communication platform than the red carpet. The evolution has been almost directly proportionate with the amplification it wanted to have — from being just me, to challenging the designers, to involving the celebrities and the stylists, to getting the sustainable fashion conversation mainstream. From Green Carpet Challenge, we went into Green Carpet Fashion Awards and 14 years later, it is one of the biggest platforms to promote transformation in a positive way.

What is the overlying purpose of the challenge and awards? How do you specifically give back to the environment?

It’s about all of us understanding the connection that fashion has. As Dan McDougall (Amnesty Award-winning journalist and filmmaker) says, ‘“fashion is the only red line that runs through all our lives.” It represents one of the biggest connection points for hundreds of millions of people across our world. It’s like a chain reaction of individuals colliding with others and influencing their lives without realizing it. The GCFA puts together all these dots, it joins them, and hopefully, makes you look at the bigger picture and makes you want to participate in the change.

How did the Green Carpet Fashion Awards come to be, and how did you come up with the archetypes? Which women embodies each of these archetypes?

We needed to highlight archetypes that are needed in our society and with whom people can identify. It is not just about one kind of person, or one kind of job, or one kind of activist. We need healers, sages, rebels, and so on. In this

spirit, I don’t think anyone represents all of them; you can be a healer without being a rebel or a visionary, you know? And some days, you can feel like a rebel and others, you can feel like a messenger. I think I am an agitator (my title at work is even chief agitator officer). There is no archetype for that, but you just gave me the idea of creating that for next year’s edition!

It isn’t easy being green... or is it? How do you implement being ecofriendly into your everyday routine at home?

What if we substituted the word “eco-friendly” with “respect”? This is what it is about — having respect for “other” — whether it is the planet or the people around you or who make things for you, produce your food, your clothes, your car, and so on. How difficult it is to have respect?

Why is giving back so important to you?

It is about what I receive every day, not what I give every day. When you have a relationship of co-dependence, or the famous “I am because you are,” then my health, my wealth, and my well-being depend on what I give back. It’s this symbiotic relationship, or solidarity, that makes a difference.

What is the greatest luxury in life and why?

Time. We do not have it anymore. We need to use it wisely if we want to save humanity. Earth will totally survive without us, and sometimes, I think may be even better.

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NEW REIGN

A new era has officially started for the House of Gucci with the debut of Gucci Ancora. Sabato De Sarno’s highly anticipated first collection for the House, the Gucci Spring 2024 collection unveils the designer’s redefinition of the Gucci woman, stripping back the excess and focusing on the essentials.

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DIOR

Looking ahead, Haute Living gives an exclusive glimpse into the Dior Fall 2024 collection, where Maria Grazia Chiuri finds a keen sense of inspiration in New York. With the collection, Chiuri initiates a conversation between Paris and New York, spotlighting a dialogue with two emblematic prints: the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower, which adorn numerous styles and silhouettes.

HERMÈS

In March, Los Angeles welcomed the Hermès Parade, an immersive live performance that highlighted the importance of storytelling, a fundamental value that lies at the heart of the Hermès brand. Directed by acclaimed choreographer Philippe Decouflé and curated by the artistic directors of the Hermès home universe, Charlotte Macaux Perelman and Alexis Fabry, the event spotlighted the brand’s home collection in a narrative that bridged form, material, and functionality. The performance featured 56 dancers who, through a series of 70 non-linear acts, brought over 400 objects to life, ranging from furniture and lighting to textiles and tableware.

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UNBOUNDED EXPLOrATION

For the Women’s Spring/Summer 2024 collection, Nicolas Ghesquière explored the meaning of travel that is innately woven into the Louis Vuitton DNA. For the designer, “Vuitton is a luxury brand, but it’s about function; it provides a service: to travel better. Mobility is important in clothes.”

TABlE ETIQUETTE

DISCOVER LOUIS VUITTON’S FORAY INTO TABLEWARE, MASTERING DINING IN STYLE.

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If you’ve had the chance to dine at one of Louis Vuitton’s cafés, such as the one in Saint-Tropez last summer at the White 1921 hotel with Michelin-starred chefs Arnaud Donckele and Maxime Frédéric, chances are you’ve dined with the Maison’s bespoke tableware. Last November, Louis Vuitton made its grand entry into the world of fine dining as it presented its first tableware collection.

Now a permanent addition to the brand’s repertoire, its dinnerware is divided into three distinct lines that celebrate the Maison’s Monogram flower: the Monogram Flower Tile tableware, the Twist Glass series, and the Flower Carafes. Each collection further establishes Louis Vuitton’s commitment to redefining the idea of “art de vivre,” introducing a Louis Vuitton feel to dining settings.

Crafted from Limoges porcelain, the Monogram Flower Tile tableware range features a minimalist white-and-blue color scheme, and for the summer 2024 season, the Maison is introducing the set in a beige colorway. Each piece showcases the graphic elaboration of the Louis Vuitton’s emblematic Monogram flower, adorned with subtle watercolor effects set against an ultra-white backdrop. From dainty plates to ample bowls, the collection ensures that a touch of luxury graces every table.

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Complementing the porcelain line, the Twist Glass series is designed in crystal clear and shades of sapphire blue, amber, emerald, and Venetian ruby. The series of glasses adds an artistic flair to the table with a dynamic design featuring a swirling shape that ascends from the Monogram flower at the base. In addition to the Twist Glass line, the Flower Carafes echo the glasses’ color palette and delicate transparency. These decanters are a nod to the revered Murano glass-making tradition, crafted with the expertise of Simone Cenedese to ensure each piece carries a unique character.

In the Objets Nomades realm is the Blossom Vase By Tokujin Yoshioka. Hand-crafted by master glassblowers in Murano, Italy, each vase features a thick, smooth swirl of glass in various versions — clear, eye-catching black, or colored — serving as either a practical vessel for a bouwquet or a stunning decorative piece on its own.

Pairing perfectly with the Summer 2024 tableware collection, Louis Vuitton is unveiling Objets Nomades like the Diamond Vase by Marcel Wonders, the Lantern PM by Zanellato and Bortotto, the Bell Lamp by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby alongside porcelain pieces like the Petite Malle Porcelain Vase, the Porcelain Vase Petite Boîte Chapeau and the Malle Fleurs.

Louis Vuitton has indeed perfected the art of dining, demonstrating that there is nothing beyond the Maison’s design reach.

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This summer, Dior transforms its iconic Lady Dior handbag once again with the unveiling of the Lady D-Sire as its latest iteration. Following the debut of the Lady 95.22 last year, the Lady D-Sire explores the architectural lines that have defined the Lady Dior bag, introducing a new contemporary silhouette for the bag. Ahead, Haute Living offers an exclusive look into the impeccable savoir-faire behind the Lady D-Sire at Dior ateliers.

As its name suggests, the Lady D-Sire is crafted as a true object of desire. Perhaps the most notable aspect of the bag is its shape, skewing a bit more rectangular than the Lady Dior, ultimately creating a more elegant, ladylike look. The handbag is meticulously designed in two fabrications at the ateliers: luxurious crumpled leather on the signature graphics of the Macrocannage in black, as well as grained Taurillon leather in a neutral color palette.

Similar in style to the Lady Dior, each handbag is adorned with “D, I, O, R” charms in a lustrous gold hue;the sizes of the Lady D-Sire range from small to extra-large. Designed with versatility in mind, it has folding handles and adjustable straps. Both sophisticated and cool, consider the Lady D-Sire a new Dior classic.

HOUSE CODES

Chanel’s Fine Jewelry collections extend beyond beautiful pieces of jewelry;they serve as reminders of the inspiration that once led Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel to create the House’s signature design motifs. From the N°5 Fine Jewelry collection paying tribute to her lucky number (five) and the Première Edition Originale watch, originally designed in 1987 with the octagonal shape of the stopper of the N°5 Perfume bottle, to the Coco Crush collection that gives a nod to the House’s quilted motif, these pieces carry a part of Coco Chanel in them.

SEBASTIEN GIRAUD

STYLING THEOPHILE HERMAND

FASHION DIRECTOR ADRIENNE FAUROTE

SET DESIGN ANNE AUBERT

MAKEUP ARTIST YACINE DIALLO AT CALL MY AGENT

HAIRSTYLIST SAYAKA OTAMA AT LGA MANAGEMENT

MODEL

Chanel Fine Jewelry Eternal N°5 necklace in 18K beige gold and diamonds

Top: Chanel Fine Jewelry Eternal N°5 ring in 18K beige gold and diamonds

Bottom: Chanel Fine Jewelry Coco Crush bracelet in quilted motif, 18K white gold, and diamonds

Chanel Fine Jewelry & Watches Première Ribbon watch in yellow gold and titanium, black rubber strap with velvet touch, and blacklacquered dial;Première Ribbon watch in steel and diamonds, black rubber strap with velvet touch, and black-lacquered dial;and Coco Crush earrings in quilted motif, 18K white and yellow gold, and diamonds

Top (left to right): Chanel Fine Jewelry Eternal N°5 bracelet in 18K white gold and diamonds;Coco Crush bracelet in quilted motif, mini version, and 18K white gold;and Coco Crush bracelet in quilted motif, 18K white gold, and diamonds

Bottom ( left to right): Chanel Fine Jewelry Extrait de N°5 bracelet in 18K beige gold and diamonds and Coco Crush rings in 18K white gold and beige gold, and diamonds, Chanel Fine Jewelry Eternal N°5 necklace in 18K white gold and diamonds

Chanel Fine Jewelry Coco Crush cuff in quilted motif and 18K yellow gold

Chanel Fine Jewelry Eternal N°5 necklace in 18K white gold and diamonds and Eternal N°5 earrings in 18K white gold and diamonds

INTRODUCING “POLYMORPH”, THE NEW EDITION OF THE CARTIER LIBRE COLLECTION, WHICH EMBODIES THE ESSENCE OF TRANSFORMATION THROUGH DYNAMIC JEWELRY PIECES THAT BLUR THE LINES BETWEEN ART AND NATURE’S EVOLVING BEAUTY.

Left: Cartier Polymorph bracelet in 18K rose gold, chalcedonies, moonstones, citrines, opals, quartz, spessartite garnets, sapphires, and diamonds

Right: Cartier Polymorph bracelet in 18K yellow gold and diamonds

Cartier Polymorph necklace in 18K white gold, emeralds, onyx, and diamonds

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THIS MOTHER’S DAY, GIFT THE WOMEN IN YOUR LIFE JEWELRY THAT IS AS RARE AS THEY ARE.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

1. Cartier Le Voyage Recommence High Jewelry necklace in 18K white gold, aquamarine, amethyst, turquoise, spinels, and diamonds, price upon request;available by appointment only at select Cartier boutiques nationwide, 1-800-227-8437, and cartier.com Van Cleef & Arpels “Frivole” ring featuring diamonds set in 18K rose gold and white gold, $19,400; available at Van Cleef & Arpels, 877-826-25333, and vancleefarpels.com

3. Tiffany & Co. 2023 Blue Book Collection ring in platinum and gold with unenhanced Padparadscha and Umba sapphires and diamonds, price upon request;available at select Tiffany & Co. locations 4. Graff Fancy Intense Yellow pear shape diamond earrings with round and pave white diamonds set in 18K yellow gold and 18K white gold, price upon request;available at Graff salons or graff.com 5. Bulgari High Jewelry necklace in pink gold with carnelian elements and one pear mandarin garnet, 14 round brilliant cut diamonds, 215 buff-top amethysts, and pave-set diamonds, price upon request;available at 1-800-285-4274 and bulgari.com 6. Pom Pom Dot bracelet with malachite and mother-of-pearl set in 18K rose gold, $2,550;available at 929667-1967 and pomellato.com

7. Harry Winston rubellite cabochon cluster earrings with spessartite garnets, yellow, pink, and orange sapphires, and diamonds set in platinum, price upon request;available at 1-800-988-4110 and harrywinston.com 8. Messika So Move Xl Pavé, $29,520; messika.com

SETTING A NEW STANDARD

Discover the 2024 Louis Vuitton high watchmaking novelties.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

IN EARLY MARCH, MAJOR NEWS CAME OUT OF LA FABRIQUE DU Temps Louis Vuitton as the Maison revealed the 2024 High Watchmaking Novelties. With seven new timepieces making their debut, one common theme is woven throughout the collection: the art of watchmaking. From the exquisite range of Métiers d’art on the dials to new techniques and artist collaborations, the artistry of La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton has set a new precedent in the horological world.

TAMBOUR MOON FLYING TOURBILLON “POINÇON DE GENÈVE” SAPPHIRE FRANK GEHRY

Louis Vuitton has always been a major proponent of the arts, so it comes as no surprise that La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton and renowned architect Frank Gehry have furthered their longstanding collaboration with a timepiece. Drawing inspiration from the iconic Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris and the Louis Vuitton store in Seoul — two of Gehry’s most celebrated projects — this timepiece stands as a testament to unparalleled architectural beauty. Crafted with complete transparency, the watch offers a clear view of the sophisticated flying tourbillon movement, meticulously produced, and assembled by La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton and distinguished by the prestigious “Poinçon de Genève” seal.

LOUIS VUITTON ESCALE CABINET OF WONDERS

Echoing the same dedication to the arts as the Tambour Moon Flying Tourbillon “Poinçon de Genève” Sapphire Frank Gehry, the new trilogy of Louis Vuitton Escale watches charts the brand’s voyage through artisan craftsmanship, with each piece serving as a horological work of art on the dial. This trio of limited-edition timepieces — Dragon’s Cloud, Koï’s Garden, and Snake’s Jungle — draws inspiration from Gaston-Louis Vuitton’s private collections of rare objects, including antique tsubas (highly decorated Japanese katana sword guards).

LOUIS VUITTON TAMBOUR SLIM VIVIENNE JUMPING HOURS SAKURA AND ASTRONAUT

Taking inspiration from the Vivienne, a motif created in 2017 and derived from the signature Monogram Flower, the two new jumping hour watches — Sakura Vivienne and Astronaut Vivienne — are a testament to the Maison’s skill in combining the inventive jumping hour mechanism with the intricate art of advanced watchmaking. The Tambour Slim Vivienne Jumping Hours Astronaut is equipped with the LV 180 Caliber, an automatic mechanical movement with a unique double aperture jumping hour complication, meticulously developed, and assembled by La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton. Encased in 18K white gold and adorned with brilliant and rosecut diamonds, this exquisite timepiece boasts an aventurine dial that is complemented by a blue Taurillon leather strap.

VOYAGER FLYING TOURBILLON “POINÇON DE GENÈVE” PLIQUE-À-JOUR

Perhaps the more futuristic of all the novelties, the Voyager Flying Tourbillon “Poinçon de Genève” Plique-À-Jour is a contemporary stained-glass masterpiece that showcases the flawless flying tourbillon movement crafted at La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton, and is adorned with the esteemed “Poinçon de Genève” seal. As Louis Vuitton often does to create something modern, it looks back. Louis Vuitton revives the intricate “plique-à-jour” technique, a method without backing that dates back to Byzantine artisans, choosing the exceptionally difficult Western “percé” method for its Voyager watch dial, transforming it into a miniature, modern stained-glass artwork through meticulous enamel application. The result is a technical marvel that offers unparalleled clarity and luminosity, featuring a white gold dial adorned with interlocking Vs and a captivating gradient of blues, and showcasing a fresh and luminous reinterpretation of this ancient craft.

Louis Vuitton Escale Cabinet of Wonders

Tambour Moon Flying Tourbillon “Poinçon de Genève” Sapphire Frank Gehry

Tambour Slim Vivienne Jumping Hours Sakura and Astronaut

Voyager Flying Tourbillon “Poinçon de Genève” Plique-À-Jour

A NEW SONG

Audemars Piguet taps watch aficionado John Mayer to design a new Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

“MY FAVORITE WATCHES HAVE DIALS THAT YOU CAN ENDLESSLY stare at. A great watch dial feels like a picture window — you look into it, not at it. In the case of this QP, it’s like looking up at a moonless sky. There is a true sense of nature in it. And when you couple that sense of depth and vastness with the complication of a perpetual calendar, it is a very powerful combination of technical prowess and esthetic design,” notes John Mayer on his new creation with Audemars Piguet. As I was poking through the release of the new timepiece, one thing remained clear to me: Mayer’s deep connection to timepieces and their intricacies almost mirror his deep connection to the lyrics in his [many] acclaimed songs. Mayer’s passions run deep, and it couldn’t be clearer in his collaboration design of the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar equipped with the AP self-winding Caliber 5134.

As a long-time friend of AP, a watch enthusiast, and now the “Creative Conduit” for the brand, Mayer has combined his knack and fascination for timepieces with the esteemed heritage of AP to partner on the new Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar “John Mayer” Limited Edition, produced in only 200 copies.

At the surface, the watch is simply stunning with a dynamic dial that echoes Mayer’s sentiment on the dial becoming a “picture window,” combining 18K white gold with a new “Crystal Sky” dial in a range of blue hues. Mayer closely collaborated with the AP design teams to craft this dial, and through meticulous craftsmanship, the intricate pattern was formed atom by atom via electroforming. In this exclusive edition, the motif is presented in a rich blue hue using Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD), enhancing its depth and luminosity, while subdials and calendar indications offer functional elegance against the textured backdrop.

To improve the overall legibility, Mayer also introduced subtle modifications to the perpetual calendar display. For example, the “31”

of the date subdial is usually red on modern Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar models, but this time, it is printed in white. Also, the two numerals of the “31” are now smaller in size and slightly stepped to distinguish them from the adjacent “1.” He also selected a lighter blue shade for the week indicator that “could fall back into the dial when simply reading the time but could easily be found when looking to read the week complication,” as he explains. And for the first time, the “Swiss Made” inscription is printed in white at the bottom of the moon phase subdial rather than on the dial’s outer edge at six o’clock.

The Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar “John Mayer” Limited Edition will also be the last limited edition equipped with the brand’s self-winding perpetual calendar movement, Caliber 5134, marking the end to a legendary history that began over 45 years ago. Today, Caliber 5134 ensures accurate date tracking, accommodating leap years and requiring manual correction only once in 2100, while boasting a frequency of 2.75 Hz and a 40-hour power reserve. The caliber is shown through the sapphire caseback, revealing intricate decorations such as Côtes de Genève and a rhodium-toned 22-carat pink gold openworked oscillating weight adorned with Audemars Piguet’s signature Tapisserie motif.

For Mayer, there is no higher complication: “For me, the perpetual calendar is the ultimate complication, the benchmark for high horology, and though there are complications that are more complex, the historical footing of the QP in the history of watchmaking is what makes it stand out. Caliber 5134 will go down in history as one that defined an era of watch collecting — and public enthusiasm at large — for a complication that had not enjoyed that kind of attention and desire before,” he notes.

Swing Style

TAG

Heuer partners with Malbon Golf for an exclusive connected watch.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

TAG HEUER HAS MADE A MODERN MATCH AS IT TEAMS UP WITH MALBON Golf to unveil the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 45mm x Malbon Golf Edition. This collaboration marks a significant moment in the world of golfing timepieces, blending TAG Heuer’s pioneering spirit in luxury connected watches with Malbon Golf’s innovative approach to golf fashion.

Since its foray into the connected watch space in 2015, TAG Heuer has established itself as a frontrunner, particularly with the golfing community, thanks to the Connected Calibre E4 Golf Edition launched in 2022. The partnership with Malbon Golf, a brand that has quickly become synonymous with a creative and lifestyle-oriented approach to golf since its inception in 2017, heralds a fresh perspective on golfing apparel and accessories.

Redefining golf culture (and style, for that matter), the watch is equipped with the TAG Heuer Golf application, serving as a wrist-worn caddie that tracks shots, recommends clubs, and provides distance information — all without interrupting the game. With over 650,000 users, the application embodies a new era of golfing, where technology enhances the experience without overshadowing the essence of the game.

The design of the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 45mm x Malbon Golf Edition speaks volumes about its golfing pedigree. It features a bezel marked with 18 points, representing each hole of a golf course, and showcases a vibrant mix of colors inspired by Malbon Golf’s branding. The lightweight Titan Grade II case with DLC coating, alongside the rubber and calfskin strap, underscores the watch’s readiness on and off the course.

This limited-edition watch introduces two unique watch faces, bringing the collaboration to life right on the wrist. The primary face displays the co-branded logo and an animated design, while the second draws inspiration from the iconic Heuer 02 design. The packaging further celebrates the partnership, with vibrant colors and co-branded logos adorning the box, complemented by additional straps and golf balls featuring the collaboration’s logo.

Expanding beyond the watch itself, TAG Heuer and Malbon have also collaborated on a capsule collection of golf-inspired merchandise, from performancefocused apparel to club covers, ultimately perfecting the ideal golf look.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF TAG HEUER

Unlocking the Future of Beauty: How Haute Beauty Experts Stay at the Forefront of Innovation

BY GRACE SARKISIAN

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW OUR HAUTE BEAUTY experts stay at the top of their games? This exploration reveals the methods used by our beloved doctors and medical experts to remain at the forefront of innovation. From groundbreaking research to the seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies, these professionals commit to staying updated on the latest advancements and practices. Welcome to a world where the future of beauty is unlocked by the dedication of those who lead the way.

VICTORIA A. CIRILLO-HYLAND, MD, FAAD | SKIN | PHILADELPHIA, PA

Staying at the forefront of dermatology involves an active approach to continuous learning. I participate in conferences like ASDS, ASLMS, and DermSquared, ensuring exposure to the latest research and technological advancements. Engaging in both live and on-demand webinars, along with regular communication with colleagues, fosters discussions on emerging technologies. Additionally, my commitment extends to perusing peer-reviewed journals such as JDD, ASDS, and AAD, providing a comprehensive understanding of the evolving landscape of dermatology.

DR. ANNA CHACON | SKIN | MIAMI, FL

Dedication to maintaining cutting-edge beauty services requires a multifaceted approach to continuous learning. Actively participating in conferences, seminars, and workshops allows me to engage with industry experts and gain insights into emerging trends and techniques. Subscribing to peer-reviewed journals and actively participating in professional networks, both online and offline, ensures a holistic understanding of beauty technology and methodologies. This commitment to ongoing education and training equips me to incorporate the most effective and cutting-edge approaches into my beauty practice, ensuring the highest quality of service for my clients.

DR. MARIO J. SAMAHA | BODY | MIAMI, FL

As a plastic surgeon, staying at the forefront of innovation is paramount. Regular attendance at national and international conferences, workshops, and seminars in plastic surgery, dermatology, and related fields provides invaluable opportunities to learn from leading experts. Subscribing to reputable medical journals, publications, and online platforms keeps me informed about the latest scientific findings and evidence-based practices. Actively exploring new surgical techniques, equipment, and technologies through collaborations with industry professionals, attending product demonstrations, and participating in hands-on training sessions allows for evaluating and incorporating state-of-the-art tools into my practice. Networking with colleagues and participating in professional organizations contributes to a collaborative approach to adopting the best practices in the field.

DR.

NILAY SHAH | BREAST | NEW YORK, NY

With a focus on esthetic surgery procedures, I remain dedicated to staying updated on the latest advancements. Regular attendance at conferences, subscribing to peer-reviewed journals, and collaborating with colleagues ensures a comprehensive understanding of emerging trends. Active participation in online forums facilitates knowledge exchange and staying updated on the latest developments. Furthermore, continuous education, including additional training and certifications, is pursued to integrate new techniques and technologies into my practice. This commitment guarantees that my esthetic surgical outcomes consistently reflect the most current standards of excellence and innovation.

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

Remaining current with advancements in medicine is essential for physicians. Attending conferences, immersing in educational videos, and participating in advanced training contributes to refining patient care. The evolving landscape, marked by increased connectivity, enables medical professionals to engage in continuous learning through platforms like streaming sessions. Anticipation of conferences like the AMWC Americas fuels my ongoing commitment to professional development, ensuring that my practice remains at the forefront of medical esthetics.

DR. PETER ANDRADE, BEAUTIQUE CONCIERGE | MEDICAL SPA | BROOKLYN, NY

Active participation in national conferences and diligent review of peerreviewed plastic surgery journals ensures staying attuned to the latest ideas and innovations. Continuous education through collaborations, product demonstrations, and hands-on training allows for evaluating and incorporating state-of-the-art tools and technologies into my practice.

IANI SILVEIRA, BELLA VIDA AESTHETICS & WELLNESS | MEDICAL SPA | MIAMI, FL

Being aware of the latest research, breakthroughs, and best practices is necessary to offer innovative beauty services. Bella Vida’s commitment to research and active engagement in conferences underscores its dedication and yields invaluable insights for continuous growth and innovation. The dedication to refining and perfecting approaches guarantees that beauty services stay ahead of the curve in terms of innovation.

DR. JOSE RODRÍGUEZ-FELIZ | EYELID SURGERY & FACE | MIAMI, FL

Recognizing the potential hindrance of administrative tasks on professional growth, a structured routine involving reading, attending conferences, and engaging in local and broader surgical communities ensures continuous improvement. Collaborative discussions with peers enhance the approach to adopting the best practices.

DR. JAY ARORA | VISION | SCOTTSDALE, AZ

The pursuit of lifelong learning in medicine involves utilizing tools like medical journals, seminars, and CME programs. Engaging with colleagues through social media, online forums, and in-person interactions ensures exposure to valuable innovations. The interconnected world facilitates rapid information exchange.

DR. SAM RIZK | FACE | MANHATTAN, NY

Embracing opportunities to learn globally is crucial for perfecting procedures. Traveling, teaching at conferences, and developing relationships with top surgeons contributes to innovation. Presenting at international events and sharing lifelong work with experts in facial plastic surgery solidifies a commitment to continuous growth.

DR. JASON D. BLOOM | FACE | PHILADELPHIA

Maintaining a cutting-edge approach involves serving as a clinical investigator, delivering consulting services, and academic involvement. Active participation in conferences, workshops, and frequent speaking engagements ensures the incorporation of the latest advancements into practice.

DR. AMIR MAHAN GHAZNAVI, AMG PLASTIC SURGERY | BODY | DMV

Being a board-certified member involves attending educational courses, collaborating with esthetic providers, and staying at the forefront of cosmetic procedures. Continuous education, collaboration, and dedication to providing safe and high-quality services define the commitment to innovation.

DR. HUSAM ALMUNAJED | SMILE | NEW YORK, NY

Remaining open to change and embracing holistic dentistry ensures staying on the cutting edge. Attending conferences, actively sharing knowledge, and instructing in esthetic dentistry contributes to passion and excitement in the profession.

HEATHER MERLO, SEI TU BELLA AESTHETICS | MEDICAL SPA | TAMPA, FL

Prioritizing continuous learning involves engaging in training sessions, participating in conferences, and monitoring publications. Leveraging social media, collaborating with industry peers, and subscribing to platforms ensures staying ahead in esthetics.

JULIA BIFULCO, BELLAGENA MED SPA | DAY SPA | BRADENTON, FL

Staying at the forefront requires attending conferences, fostering a community of learning, investing in team training, and utilizing social media. Serving on the advisory board and engaging in continuous education and networking ensures leading in the beauty industry.

DR. GEORGES J. SAMAHA | FACE | MIAMI, FL

Engaging with plastic surgery associations, contributing to research, and fostering a collaborative environment within the practice ensures effective leadership. Embracing patient interactions and providing personalized, compassionate care contributes to continuous professional growth.

2024 Aston Martin DB12

007 Never Had It So Good.

BY TIM LAPPEN

YOU LIKELY NOTICED THAT ASTON MARTIN HAS HAD A LONG RUN of cars starting with “DB.” That designation came from David Brown, the owner of the company from 1947. The company’s lineup has included a “DB”-branded car for more than 75 years.

The one-off, so to speak, in the run of numbers was the DB10 which, as it turns out, was made in very limited production (only ten units) for use in the 2014 James Bond film Spectre. That was quite the homage to a fifty-year collaboration between the James Bond films and the storied car manufacturer (the first such alliance being the DB5 in the 1964 film Goldfinger). Not long thereafter, the DB11 was announced, and it was a stunner. Large clamshell hood (all one piece with upper fenders attached, opening forward), as svelte as it was fast. So how to improve on that, which surprisingly has been around for over ten years? Behold the DB12.

This newest iteration of the Aston road kings dubbed by them as the “World’s First Super Tourer” is even more sculptural than its

predecessor. It’s a gorgeous machine but, even more surprisingly, it’s quicker, quieter, and even more comfortable than the DB11 that it replaces. It even was named car of the year by a prestigious car magazine, beating out the McLaren Artura and the Bentley Flying Spur Speed.

So, what does it take to create such a winner? Starting with the V8 motor, the DB12 has over 670 horsepower with 590 pound feet of torque, potent enough to motivate this big touring machine (weighing about two tons) from zero to 60 miles per hour in 3.5 seconds. The twin-turbo engine is mated to a very slick eight-speed transmission an automatic trans which can be driven in manual mode with the paddle shifters. Thoughtfully, there’s even an exhaust-sound adjustment button and several driving modes GT, Sport, Sport+, Individual, and Wet. Needless to say, my normal start-up sequence includes the loud button, choosing the Sport+ mode, selecting the manual transmission and reducing (or completely turning off) the traction-control switch.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ASTON MARTIN

As a long-time devotee of the brand, I can say that Astons present several delights, including their sinuous lines and sleek, sumptuous curves. When opening the door, you get to experience the wafting sweet fragrance of premium leather and marvel at the beautiful tooling that presents interesting designs. Sliding into the driver’s seat, you feel coddled, almost like wearing a custom suit that’s well-made and fitted. And when firing up the motor, you can’t wait to drive off, at one with the machine, loving the ergonomics, sound, and speed.

While this two-plus-two (which, as usual, has a small back seat) coupe is heavier than many sports cars, the performance is impressive. With an impressive a top speed just north of 200 miles per hour, what struck me most was the way the car rode so smoothly, especially on uneven surfaces, and then handled through the corners like a slot car. No doubt, the 22-inch wheels help, but the new adaptive dampers and first-of-its-kind Aston e-differential get most of the credit. When added to the new Michelin Pilot Sport 5 S tires (developed specifically for the DB12) that include what’s become de rigueur — noise-cancelling foam inserts inside each tire — the DB12’s road-going manners are awesome. Often, power and performance are the enemy of calm and comfort, and vice versa, but this latest Aston does both so well that it truly is a grand tourer.

Another major improvement over the DB11 is that this newer model has its own switchgear, rather than having it come from the MercedesBenz parts bin, as Aston had done for many years. The result is that everything each driver touches is metal or leather-wrapped and feels substantial and luxurious. The new transmission seems slicker and smoother-shifting than the earlier version and the lower rear-end gearing makes for a quicker response time when accelerating. “My” DB12 had the optional Bowers & Wilkins 15-speaker 1,170-watt sound system, which added to the aural delights, especially as the car can be quiet enough to really enjoy the music, be it Billy Joel, Aaron Copland, Robbie Williams, The Fugs, or Blodwyn Pig (now that’s a playlist!)

As a side note, at press time for this story, I also was able to enjoy the drop-top version of this fine machine, the DB12 Volante, but that’s a tale for another time since the information embargo imposed on the Volante extends until after this article goes to press. Stay tuned, though, as it’s a real stunner.

I know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so you may not agree with my raves about the design of the DB12, but when coupled with exemplary performance, comfort, world-class handling, and more, the DB12 coupe is one of the top grand touring cars made today — a Super Tourer indeed.

THE FORMULA 1 EXPERIENCE

Where to stay in the lap of luxury as F1 races around the globe.

BY LAURA SCHREFFLER

THE MIAMI GRAND PRIX, MAY 3-5

STAY AT: THE SETAI, MIAMI BEACH

For the three-year anniversary of Formula One’s arrival in Miami, simultaneously celebrate another milestone as the iconic, super-private property The Setai celebrates its 20th birthday. This ultra-luxe oceanfront escape on the fringes of South Beach is an Art Deco paradise, surrounded by palm trees, with three pools set to different temperatures; a private beach club; an award-winning spa in partnership with luxe skincare line Valmont; and a Clefs d’Or concierge team who can (appropriately) make magic happen in the Magic City. Just in time for the anniversary, the hotel has opened JAPÓN, a 1,000-square foot Japanese restaurant overlooking The Setai courtyard. 2001 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

PHOTO COURTESY OF FELIX MIZIOZNIKOV

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SETAI, MIAMI BEACH

STAY AT: THE PENINSULA SHANGHAI

One of the most elevated places to stay while in Shanghai for the Grand Prix is the Peninsula Shanghai, located on the riverside Bund, with views of the Huangpu River and Pudong. This art deco masterpiece pays homage to the city’s past, specifically the 1920s and 1930s. It is an ideal place to stay at to watch all the action, in part because of its upscale offerings, which include an exquisitely appointed Azimut Verve 47 private yacht for breakfast or sunset cruises and chauffeured guided tours in one of the property’s fleets of Rolls-Royce Extended Wheelbase Phantoms, Peninsula Edition 7-series BMW cars, and bespoke MINI Cooper S Clubmans. There’s also Michelin starred dining at Cantonese eatery Yi Long Court and luxury shopping from brands such as Chanel, Harry Winston, and Brioni at the Peninsula Arcade. China, Shang Hai Shi, Huangpu, Waitan, 中山东一路32号 邮政编码: 200002

THE GRAN PREMIO DELL’EMILIAROMAGNA “IMOLA” GRAND PRIX, BOLOGNA, MAY 17-19

STAY AT: GRAND HOTEL MAJESTIC GIÀ BAGLIONI

Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region is one of the go-to destinations for motorsport enthusiasts given that it is home to the Motor Valley as well as the Scuderia Ferrari and Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team. That said, absolutely go for the race, but make sure to enjoy the glorious beaches and haute cuisine that are at your disposal as well. The former can be found in spades at Bologna’s most prestigious hotel, the Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni, located in the heart of the city on Via dell’Indipendenza within walking distance of the famous Due Torri and Piazza Maggiore. This haute hotel was originally built as an archdiocesan seminary in the 18th century by order of Cardinal Prospero Lambertini, who later became Pope. It is an epic place to understand the past — whose story is told through the frescoed ceilings by Agostino, Annibale, and Ludovico Carracci at I Carracci restaurant — while enjoying the present with its modern amenities and stylish suites. Via dell’Indipendenza, 8, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy

MONACO GRAND PRIX, MONTE CARLO, MAY 23-26

STAY AT: HOTEL METROPOLE MONTE CARLO

With its location in the Carré d’Or, a few steps from the Casino and the Hercules port, right on the actual racetrack, Hotel Metropole Monte Carlo is the most exciting place to stay for Formula One’s most glamorous race. The prestigious hotel affords views of the cars — best seen from the terrace of Les Ambassadeurs by Christophe Cussac — as they exit Casino Square, race directly past the terrace, and brake hard to tackle the Mirabeau corner before disappearing into the Fairmont hairpin curve. But this elegant property offers so, so much more to affluent guests, inclusive of world-class cuisine from chef Christophe Cussac as well as the only Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant in Monaco at Yoshi; a spa by Givenchy; the stunning Odyssey pool designed by the late Karl Lagerfeld; as well as bespoke amenities like a Berluti shoeshine service. Check into the Azur suite during this year’s race for spectacular views of the track from the comfort of your room.

4 Av. de la Madone, 98000 Monaco

CHINESE GRAND PRIX, SHANGHAI, APRIL 19-21 PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PENINSULA SHANGHAI PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE GRAND HOTEL MAJESTIC GIÀ BAGLIONI (LEFT), STUDIO PHENIX (RIGHT)

SPANISH GRAND PRIX, BARCELONA, JUNE 21-23

STAY AT: MANDARIN ORIENTAL, BARCELONA

Barcelona, Spain, is the ultimate party place, and race weekend at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is no exception: if anything, there’s even more to celebrate! This is why we’ve chosen a hotel that’s the complete antithesis to the party scene, an oasis of quiet luxury in bustling Barça. The Catalan experience is still provided here at the Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona with its unbeatable location on the famous Passeig de Gràcia, close to Gaudí’s Casa Batlló, just a short stroll away from Las Ramblas, the Gothic Quarter, and the best fashion and design stores in the city. The hotel also boasts some sensational F&B outlets, inclusive of two Michelin starred eatery Moments from the multi-awarded chef Carme Ruscalleda and her son, Raül Balam; Banker’s Bar; Mimosa Garden; and rooftop terrace restaurant Terrat. Pg. de Gràcia, 38-40, L’Eixample, 08007 Barcelona, Spain

CANADIAN GRAND PRIX, MONTREAL, JUNE 7-9

STAY AT: FOUR SEASONS HOTEL MONTREAL

The Canadian Grand Prix takes place just across the St. Lawrence River from the Four Seasons Montreal at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, but trust us when we say it’s worth the trip around the city; this glittering new addition to Montreal’s Golden Square Mile is utterly gorgeous. Herringbone wood floors, huge marble bathrooms, and a surrealistic landscape of modern art are highlights of the property, which also features a Guerlain spa and the Marcus Restaurant + Terrace, an exciting play on the traditional brasserie concept from Miami-based chef Marcus Samuelsson. During the 2023 race, the hotel hosted some excellent F1-centric experiences, inclusive of an afternoon with Tiffany & Co., a Clase Azul tequila tasting, and a Holt Renfrew fashion presentation. The hotel even created its own custom race car-inspired pastry for the occasion. Top that. 1440 Rue de la Montagne, Montréal, QC H3G 1Z5, Canada

BRITISH GRAND PRIX, SILVERSTONE, JULY 4-7

STAY AT: CLIVEDEN HOUSE

The very first Formula One race in the world took place at Silverstone in 1950, and to this day, this particular track is still considered to be one of the very best. Take the word of Lewis Hamilton, who, in 2018, compared a flat-out lap here to flying a fighter jet. While the track is technically in Northamptonshire, for those who are used to a five-star experience, do make the hour-long trip to Berkshire’s Cliveden House (which is, in fact, an hour closer than London). It is a property with pedigree and history, and that’s keenly felt the moment upon arrival at this 376-acre National Trust site, where the first recital of “Rule, Britannia!” was played, and which has hosted every Royal monarch since George I. Come for the proximity to Silverstone, the historical significance — each of its 47 rooms as well as the main mansion is named for a past guest, such as George Bernard Shaw, the Duchess of Sutherland, Prince Albert, and Lord Astor — the boathouse and boats, the luxurious spa, and the over-the-top topiary displays. Taplow, Berkshire SL6 0JF, United Kingdom

HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX, BUDAPEST, JULY 19-21

STAY AT: MATILD PALACE, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL

Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is a great, central place in Budapest to take part in all the F1 action that’s just 13 miles away on the deft Hungaroring circuit. The property, though modernized, offers a breathtaking glimpse into the city’s past as a Belle Epoque-era palace, named after Her Imperial and Royal Highness Maria Klotild of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. As such, it’s no surprise that the most luxe accommodation is named after her majesty, with decor to match: a blend of modern and historical furniture, elegant chandeliers dripping with crystals, handmade glass mosaics, Calacatta Oro marble tubs, and parquet floors, with spectacular views of the Danube River just outside the hotel. The Royal experience is rounded out by dynamic dining and drinking offerings including Spago by Wolfgang Puck and The Duchess, a glamorous rooftop bar originally conceived as a secret liquor library for Hungarian socialites. Budapest, Váci u 36, 1056 Hungary

ITALIAN GRAND PRIX, MONZA, AUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 1

STAY AT: BULGARI HOTEL MILANO

The Italian Grand Prix is a very big deal in the F1 world, and though the race itself takes place in Monza (which first hosted the Italian Grand Prix in 1922 and became part of the official F1 calendar in 1950), we recommend staying in nearby Milan, the country’s fashion capital, a mere 10 miles away. There truly isn’t a more fashionable place to stay than the Buglari Hotel Milano, a couture property steps away from the city’s shopping hub of “Quadrilatero della moda” on via Fratelli Gabba, located near significant local landmarks like the Teatro alla Scala, Via Montenapoleone, Via della Spiga, and the Academia di Brera, in a gorgeously renovated 18th-century Milanese palazzo. Stay in the Bulgari Suite, with its ethereal rooftop garden, Murano glass chandeliers, Brera stone soaking tub, library, and private kitchen, for the most extravagant stay possible while enjoying amenities such as a shoeshine by Berluti service, cuisine courtesy of three-star Michelin chef Niko Romito, and a swimming pool with pure gold tiles to drive home the opulent esthetic. Via Privata Fratelli Gabba, 7B, 20121 Milano MI, Italy

SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX, SINGAPORE, SEPTEMBER 20-22

STAY AT: MARINA BAY SANDS SINGAPORE

When it comes to images of Singapore, there are very few as recognizable as Marina Bay Sands’ three majestic, interconnected towers. This integrated waterfront resort — which includes a 1,850-room hotel, a 1,300,000 square-foot convention and exhibition center, the 800,000 square-foot The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, a museum, one of the world’s largest rooftop infinity pools, a floating crystal pavilion, and a plethora of celebrity chef-driven eateries courtesy of Daniel Boulud, Gordon Ramsay, Wolfgang Puck, Tetsuya Wakuda, and more — is hands-down the one to beat. The property is currently in the midst of a massive renovation, now showcasing an esthetic that pays homage to the country’s multicultural vibe through decor inspired by Chinese screens akin to those found in a Peranakan shophouse, wool carpets featuring motifs similar to textiles found along Arab Street, and The Armoire, a bespoke minibar illustrated with a muted-gold chinoiserie pattern on shiny black lacquer that serves as an interpretation of “East meets West.” Meanwhile, the new Paiza Collection and Royal Paiza Collection suites are reserved for the property’s top VIPs. The Horizon suite features a spa zone with a Himalayan salt wall, hammam shower, heated ceramic lounge chairs, and treatment room with massage tables, while the Presidential suite is fully equipped with a state-of-the-art full swing golf simulator. The Chairman Suite is our personal favorite though — it has its very own karaoke room! 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956

UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX, AUSTIN, OCTOBER 18-20

STAY AT: THE LOREN AT LADY BIRD LAKE

Head to Austin’s hottest hotel, The Loren at Lady Bird Lake, for a stay that feels like a much-needed respite from the hustle and bustle of action downtown, but in reality, is a mere footbridge jaunt away. (For those who truly value their peace and quiet during the understandably hectic race days, it is a simply unbeatable location.) This gorgeous property is a glorified greenhouse in the park, complete with an art collection curated by Penny Aaron, destination rooftop restaurant Nido, the milk + honey spa, a 24/7-access fitness center, and, best of all, an expansive terrace with an infinity pool that overlooks the heart of Austin. 1211 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704

MEXICAN GRAND PRIX, MEXICO CITY, OCTOBER 25-27

STAY AT: ST. REGIS MEXICO CITY

Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, with its breathtaking views — named after Mexico’s most famous racing brothers, Ricardo and Pedro Rodriguez — is just east of the heart of Mexico City, but we recommend staying in CDMX’s most populous area, the tree-lined Paseo de la Reforma. Here lies the St. Regis Mexico City, elegant and imposing, soaring 31 stories high, offering up incredible views, creative cuisine, and some stellar experiences around Día de Muertos, which takes place just after F1 concludes. The property truly embraces Mexican culture, with a commitment to cuisine in the form of seven on-site outlets, inclusive of Diana Restaurant (named as such for its bird’s eye views of the nearby Diana the Huntress fountain), which typically offers an unmissable Day of the Dead brunch; King Cole Bar, which features a classic jazz night; and La Table Krug, an extraordinary eight-course experience that involves, of course, Krug champagne. Don’t miss the weekly sabrage ritual in the third floor atrium or, post-race, the property’s specialty “pan de muerto,” a traditional sweet bread with sugary orange glaze prepared specially for the Día de Muertos festivities. Av. P.º de la Reforma 439, Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

BRAZILIAN GRAND PRIX, SÃO PAULO, NOVEMBER 1-3

STAY AT: ROSEWOOD SÃO PAULO

A Carnivale-like atmosphere seeps into the Formula One experience in Brazil at the Interlagos circuit, and that celebratory feel carries on at the Rosewood São Paulo, the hottest new hotel in the world’s fourth-largest city. This property — located at Cidade Matarazzo, a complex of elegantly preserved buildings from the early 20th century converted by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel into a mixed-use destination — is highlighted by a beautiful garden tower and striking interiors by Philippe Starck. Get away from it all at this true urban oasis surrounded by beautiful gardens and greenery, while enjoying all that it has to offer. Make sure to hit Blaise, a restaurant inspired by the life of modern art world icon Blaise Cendrars; the Brazilian jazz club Rabo di Galo; and Asaya, its comprehensive well-being concept. R. Itapeva, 435 - Bela Vista, São Paulo - SP, 01332-000, Brazil

LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX, NOVEMBER 21-23

STAY AT: WYNN LAS VEGAS

In its inaugural F1 year, the Las Vegas Strip saw more action than ever before, and nowhere seemed busier than the supremely elegant Wynn Las Vegas. This was, in fact, the only property to offer an official allaccess experience — and one with a price tag to match. For a cool $1 million, the Wynn curated a weekend for six that included entrance to the opening ceremony, luxurious accommodations, special amenities, and access to exclusive resort and F1 events such as The Netflix Cup, RM Sotheby’s Official Auction, the Grand Prix welcome party, the premiere party for Michael Mann’s film Ferrari, the prestigious Las Vegas Concours at Wynn Las Vegas, and a luxe Louis XIII pop-up, among others. For its second iteration, come for the sublime five-star service, and experience what’s new and hot, including a fresh new look at Japanese eatery, Mizumi; Alon Shaya’s latest restaurant, Safta 1964;and Awakening, a spectacle experience narrated by Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins. 3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

QATAR GRAND PRIX, DOHA, NOVEMBER 29 – DECEMBER 1

STAY AT: RAFFLES DOHA

Raffles Doha, Qatar’s only all-suite hotel, is a sublime place to stay during the Qatar race at Lusail, a circuit designed primarily with motorcycle racing in mind. Each of the suites at this luxe paradise, anchored between the desert and the sea, is enhanced with personalized butler service, as well as luxe amenities that include an exclusive scent from Frédéric Malle, a gallery wall with a collection of curated books, and an in-suite boutique. In 2023, the property offered a slew of F1 experiences at many of its seven dining outlets, including a McLaren Afternoon Tea experience at Malaki Lounge (complemented by a test drive); brunch at L’Artisan; an F1-themed dinner at three-star Michelin chef Enrico Crippa’s first overseas outpost, Alba; and an experience at Blue Cigar, a lounge which boasts 6,000 literary classics (including some first editions) alongside a bespoke cigar collection. The hotel also has advanced beauty and well-being offerings with nine spa and fitness suites, each equipped with their own state-of-the-art treatment rooms, some of which have private terraces and plunge pools. Marina District Lusail City, Doha, Qatar

ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX, YAS ISLAND, DECEMBER 5-8

STAY AT: W ABU DHABI - YAS ISLAND

Get ready for a thrilling, high-octane stay at the W - Yas Island, which is actually built above the racetrack of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, providing front row seats to this glitzy and glamorous race. Here, guests are greeted by Bedouin-inspired tents, seating inspired by local mangroves, custom-designed welcome desks meant to mimic oil droplets from racecars, and jewel-tone furnishings that convey the colors of liquid gold, a distinctive historic trade in Abu Dhabi. The hotel’s 499 guest rooms and suites offer plush amenities and floor-to-ceiling windows with spectacular views of the Grand Prix racetrack or the Yas Marina, though of course, the brand’s take on the presidential suite, the 1,342 square-foot Extreme Wow Suite, is the place to stay, with its own private lap pool and sauna. The auto theme even extends to the property’s eatery, Garage, and its health and wellness concept, FUEL. Yas IslandAbu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

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Jessica Segatto

Market: Miami Beach, FL Fortune Christie’s International Real Estate hello@jessicasegatto.com jessicasegatto.com

Priscilla Haisley

Market: Miami Shores, FL Luxe Properties

305.322.3665

priscilla@luxeknows.com miamidreamcasa.com

Greisy Montes De Oca

Market: Cocoplum, Coral Gables, FL

The Brokerage A Real Estate Company

305.505.6233

casa@greisymontesdeoca.com

thebrokeragearealestateco.com

Mickael Lancri

Market: Coral Gables, FL

Mickael Lancri Real Estate

786.246.3456

mickaellancripa@gmail.com mickaellancrirealestate.com

Jennifer Leong and Nicole Di Leo of The Opulent Group

Market: Fort Lauderdale, FL

954.850.0269

TheOG@OneSothebysRealty.com

IG: OpulentGroupJenniferLeong

Annick Timmer

Market: Miami Beach, FL The EBH Group

annick.timmer@theebhgroup.com theebhgroup.com

John Reza Parsiani and Bozana Cavar

Market: Miami Beach, FL Parsiani Real Estate

305.788.7550

info@parsiani.com parsiani.com / bocavar.com

Lee and Kaylee Cooke

Market: Orlando, FL Top Villas Realty

321.440.5794

contact@floridaluxuryrealtors.com floridaluxuryrealtors.com

The Resop Team

Market: Olde Naples, FL

The Agency Naples

239.231.6164 / theresopteam.com

chris.resop@theagencyre.com

@theresopteam

Dante DiSabato

Market: Naples, FL

William Raveis

239.537.5351

dante.disabato@raveis.com dantedisabato.raveis.com

Nichollette White

Market: Pembroke Pines, FL

Coldwell Banker Realty Weston

347.272.5311

realestate@nichollettewhite.com

Alan Philipson

Market: Pinecrest, FL

Compass

305.954.4227

alan.philipson@compass.com

alanphilipson.com

Wesley Ulloa and Bianca

Guevara

Market: Pinecrest, FL

LUXE PROPERTIES

Bianca: 786-632-2640 / Wesley: 305-986-7041 bianca@luxeknows.com / wesley@luxeknows.com

Stefano Balli

Market: Ponce-Davis, FL

Compass

305.915.2572

stefano.balli@compass.com

compass.com/agents/stefano-balli

Gwinn Volen

Market: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

The Volen Group, Keller Williams Luxury International

904.314.5188

thevolengroup@gmail.com pontevedrafocus.com

Anca Mirescu

Market: South Beach, Miami, FL

Douglas Elliman Real Estate

305.349.3590

anca.mirescu@elliman.com elliman.com/ancamirescu

Gary Hennes

Market: South Beach, FL

Gary Hennes Realtors

305.281.6551

gary@garyhennesrealtors.com garyhennesrealtors.com

Alyssa Brody

Market: South of Fifth, Miami, FL Development Marketing Team

alyssa@developmentmarketingteam.com developmentmarketingteam.com

Sandra Fiorenza

Market: Fisher Island, FL

Douglas Elliman

305.281.4727

sandra.fiorenza@elliman.com

sandrafiorenza.com

Daniel Pansky & Maria Kuzina

Market: Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Miami Luxury Real Estate LLC

754.217.1402

mkuzina@miamiluxuryrealestates.com

miamiluxuryrealestates.com

Melissa Barragan

Market: Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Dezer Platinum Realty

305.988.4351

melissa@dezer.com

melissabarragan.com

Jennifer Zales

Market: Tampa Bay, FL

Coldwell Banker Global Luxury

813.758.3443

jennifer@jenniferzales.com jenniferzales.com

Debra Johnston

Market: Atlanta, Georgia

Coldwell Banker Realty

404.312.1959

debra.johnston@cbrealty.com debraajohnston.com

MacArthur and Lai Group

Market: Big Island, HI Sotheby’s International Realty

808.895.5748 / 808.989.7861 macarthurlaigroup@venturesir.com venturesir.com/bio/MacArthurAndLai

Jeff Skinner & Suzanne Harding

Market: Kauai, HI

Kukui‘ula Realty Group, LLC

808.742.0234

jskinner@kukuiula.com smharding@kukuiula.com

Dano Sayles

Market: Maui, HI

Coldwell Banker Island Properties

808.870.4899

dano@danosayles.com

dano.emauirealestate.com

Jaime Brown

Market: Tampa, FL Tampa Homestyles

813.444.5885

jbrown@tampahomestyles.com tampahomestyles.homes

Miguel A. Rodriguez

Market: West Palm Beach, FL Compass

561.603.9473

miguel@thechadcarrollgroup.com

MiguelSellsRealEstate.com

Carrie Nicholson

Market: Big Island, HI

Carrie Nicholson, Realtor, BIC

808.896.9749

Carrie@hawaiilife.com carrie-nicholson.com

Dolores Panlilio Bediones

Market: Honolulu, HI

Coldwell Banker Realty

808.383.9787

dolores.bediones@cbrealty.com doloresbedioneshawaii.com

Neal Norman

Market: Kauai, HI

Hawaii Life

808.651.1777 neal@hawaiilife.com nealnorman.com

Debbie Arakaki

Market: Maui, HI Compass

808.283.7214

Debbie@DebbieArakaki.com

DebbieArakaki.com

Beth Chang

Market: Oahu, HI

Coldwell Banker Realty

808.478.7800

beth@bethchang.com bethchang.com

Charlene M. Hamiwka

Market: Maine

Harcourts Waterfront & Fine Properties

207.671.0085

charlene@harcourtswfp.com waterfrontandfineproperties.harcourtsna.com

Vicki Gaily

Market: Bergen County, NJ

Special Properties div. of Brook Hollow Group

Office 201.934.7111 | Cell 201.390.5880 vgaily@specialproperties.com specialproperties.com

Julija Nikonovaite

Market: Manhattan, NYC, NY

Douglas Elliman

917.544.1456

jnikonovaite@elliman.com

elliman.com/newyorkcity/associate/527-a-552jjan/julija-nikonovaite

Leslie S. Modell

Market: Midtown East, NY

Sotheby’s International Realty

212.606.7668, 917.488.5374 leslies.modell@sothebyshomes.com thelesliesmodellteam.com

Eugenia C. Foxworth

Market: Uptown, New York Foxworth Realty

212.368.4902

eugenia@foxworthrealtyonline.com foxworthrealtyonline.com

Daniela Pagani

Market: Chicago, IL

Real Broker

312.402.4072

daniela@danielapagani.com danielapagani.com

Candice Rich

Market: Birmingham, MI (Oakland County)

Christie’s International Real Estate

313.218.5300 / 248.724.6124

candicerichluxuryhomes@gmail.com candicerich.com

Frank D. Isoldi

Market: Westfield, NJ

Coldwell Banker Global Luxury

Office direct 908.301.2038 | Cell 908.787.5990

frankisoldi@gmail.com theisoldicollection.com

The Richard Steinberg Team

Market: New York, NY

Compass

rsteinberg@compass.com therichardsteinbergteam.com

Michael DeRosa

Market: Skaneateles, NY

Michael DeRosa Exchange

315.406.7355 | 212.757.1550

michaelderosa@michaelderosaexchange.com derosaexchange.com

Laura Livaudais

Market: Asheville/Western NC

Ivester Jackson Blackstream Christie’s International Real Estate

828.712.5445

laura@ijbproperties.com

allashevillerealestate.com

Julie Osborn and Pat Allen

Market: Highlands, NC

Allen Tate/Pat Allen Realty Group

828.200.6165

julie.osborn@allentate.com julieosborn.allentate.com

BlackLabel KW

Market: Philadelphia, PA

Keller Williams Philadelphia

215.692.6636

info@blacklabelkw.com blacklabelkw.com

Jay Caputo

Market: Washington D.C. Compass

703.340.7996

jaytherelentless@gmail.com tcgrealestate.com

Eugen Klein

Market: Vancouver, Canada

Royal LePage Westside Klein Group

604.818.5888

eklein@kleingroup.com kleingroup.com

Blue Zone Realty International

Market: Costa Rica

415.251.2332

tim@bluezonerealty.com bluezonerealty.com

Gregory Gunter

Market: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

BHHS Colonial Homes San Miguel

877.878.4141

greg@gregorygunter.com

BHHSColonialHomesSanMiguel.com/Meet-OurBrokers/Greg-Gunter

LUXE Forbes Global Properties

Market: Lake Oswego / Portland / West Linn / Bend, OR

503.389.2112

info@luxeoregon.com luxeoregon.com

Moira E. Holley

Market: Seattle, Washington Realogics | Sotheby’s International Realty

206.612.5771

moira@moirapresents.com moirapresents.com

Kevin Crigger

Market: Toronto, Canada

The Kevin Crigger Real Estate Team

416.489.2121

kevin@kevincrigger.com kevincrigger.com

Harvey Kalles Real Estate

Ltd. Brokerage

Market: Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd

416.441.2888

info@harveykalles.com

HarveyKalles.com

KC Martin

Market: Paris, France

Sotheby’s International Realty

505.690.7192 [for calls outside US, use “011”] Cell 1 kc.martin@sothebyshomes.com sothebysrealty.com

Jorge A. Guillén

Market: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Tropicasa Realty

+52 322.306.0535

jorge@tropicasa.com tropicasa.com

Karina D. Sayed

Market: Riviera Maya, Mexico PLAYA REALTORS

+52 984.186.5453

karina@playarealtors.co playarealtors.co

Team Laura de la Torre

Market: Mexico City, Mexico Mexico Sotheby’s International Realty

+52 55.3466.6198

Idelatorre@mexicosir.com cdmxsir.com

Alexandra Bonte and James Filipidis

Market: Lisbon, Portugal Bonte Filipidis™

+351.913.256.444

office@bontefilipidis.com bontefilipidis.com

BE Luxury Collection

Market: The Bahamas

HG Christie, Christie’s International

242.805.0130

sales@beluxuryre.com / sales@beluxurycolletion.com beluxuryre.com / beluxurycollection.com

Luis A. Mirabent

Market: Cancun, Mexico

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Cancun

Properties

+52 998.146.5154

info@bhhscancun.com bhhscancun.com

Moray Applegate

Market: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Applegate Realtors

+52 322.221.5434

moray@applegaterealtors.com applegaterealtors.com

Annie Lee Borges

Market: Turks And Caicos Islands

Turks and Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty

+1 649-231-0338

annie@tcsothebysrealty.com

Denise Williams

Market: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Williams & Co International Realty

International Business Phone: 971- 5858-34407

denise@williamsandcorealty.com

DeniseTheBroker.com / @denisethebroker

Haute Developer

The premier list of the world’s most exclusive properties by some of the most renowned real estate development companies.

Haute Design

theballigroup.com

239-207-2896 | letschat@knotandtideinteriors.com knotandtideinteriors.com

917-674-3539 interiors@elizabethcinquini.com elizabethcinquini.com

41-375-1154 | fanny@fannyzigdon.com fannyzigdon.com

CASA MATILDA HOSTS AN UNFORGETTABLE HAUTE LEADERS DINNER

1. Mickael and Lorraine Lancri, guest, Dr. Georges Samaha, and Dr. Mario Samaha

2. Guest, Tadia Silva, and Priscilla Haisley

3. Aimee Deupi and Krystian Stensby

4. Gary Hennes and April Donelson

5. Guest and Lana Mar

6. Andrea Gutierrez and Dr. Daniel Careaga

IN THE VIBRANT SOUTH OF FIFTH NEIGHBORHOOD IN MIAMI BEACH, Casa Matilda hosted an exclusive Haute Leaders dinner, uniting prominent figures from the Haute Beauty, Haute Residence, Haute Design, and Haute Lawyer networks. Casa Matilda, an immersive dining experience, blends Mexican cuisine with artistic finesse. The evening, which was attended by luminaries such as Mickael Lancri and Liz Lam, presented a gastronomic journey curated by expert chefs. From the refreshing salmon tiradito to the decadent tres leches cake, each course reflected Casa Matilda’s dedication to culinary excellence. The diverse menu, which included dishes such as the mushroom truffle risotto and the prime skirt steak, showcased the restaurant’s creative prowess. The dinner celebrated eminence, underlining Casa Matilda’s distinction, and establishing it as more than a restaurant: it is a place for the sensory exploration of extraordinary flavors. Once again, Casa Matilda was a memorable part of the prestigious Haute Leaders series.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ROMAIN MAURICE

HOSTS HAUTE LEADERS BRUNCH AT THE DECK AT ISLAND GARDENS

1. Krystian Stensby, Aimee Deupi, and Kika and Leif Hvide

2. Atmosphere at The Deck at Island Gardens

3. Sammy Gara, Annick Timmer, Aurélie Bard, Sandra Fiorenza, and April Donelson

4. Bard, Kamal Hotchandani, and Timmer

5. Michael and Suzanne Kosnitzsky and Seth Semilof

6. Hotchandani, Fiorenza, Sylvia Fragos, and Susanne Charlton

HAUTE LIVING HOSTED AN INTIMATE HAUTE LEADERS BRUNCH at The Deck at Island Gardens in Miami. Attendees from Haute Beauty, Haute Residence, Haute Design, and Haute Lawyer networks were warmly welcomed at the open-air lounge restaurant at the mega-yacht marina. Notable guests included Sammy Gazar, Robert Elias, Michael and Suzanne Kosnitzky, Sandra Fiorenza, Deb Wysocki, Annick Timmer, Aurélie Bard, and more. Guests indulged in a waterfront Sunday brunch with live music and stations featuring a variety of savory dishes, including omelettes, decadent desserts, an assortment of cheeses, chilled seafood, and sushi boats along with branzino, salmon, lamb, chicken, skirt steak, pasta, and salads. The Haute Leaders daytime event was a success, leaving guests eagerly anticipating the next to come in the prestigious Haute Leaders series.

HAUTE 100 MIAMI: A CELEBRATION OF MIAMI’S MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE

1. Kamal Hotchandani

2. Haute 100 at Delilah Miami

3. Dr. Lucas Vidal and Romero Britto

4. Founders of The EBH Group, Aurélie Bard and Annick Timmer

5. Andres Fanjul, Cindy Prado, Amber and Loren Ridinger, Mary Floyd, and Andrew Weissman

6. Brent Saunders and Daniela Botero Saunders

ON FEBRUARY 5, THE ANNUAL HAUTE 100 CELEBRATION kicked off the year with a bang at Miami’s latest haute spot, Delilah Miami by the h.wood Group. An evening dedicated to honoring the most influential individuals in Miami, the Haute 100 extravaganza, in partnership with The Macallan and the EBH Group, is truly an unparalleled event. Delilah Miami welcomed guests to its opulent dining space where they were greeted by custom-designed artworks courtesy of celebrity artist Johnathan Schultz before indulging in The Macallan’s “Haute Fashioned,” a concoction of The Macallan 12 Double Cask paired with honey simple syrup and orange bitters. Following cocktails, guests made their way to the main dining room to take in the extravagant culinary experience at Delilah Miami. Before dinner commenced, Kamal Hotchandani, CEO of Haute Media Group, took center stage to express his gratitude to the event partners. He then introduced Mayor Francis Suarez, who passionately thanked the members of the Haute 100 2023 Miami List, declaring that the city of Miami was just getting started on its path to greatness. Then, Katie Nahat, The Macallan’s National Brand Ambassador, raised a toast on behalf of the brand. Guests enjoyed a coursed dinner, which featured Delilah Miami’s signature dishes like the wagyu carpaccio, scallops, and filet mignon, followed by desserts like the “Haute 100” brownie. This year’s annual Haute 100 celebration marked an impactful start to 2024, and the Haute Media Group thanks all of its contributing members.

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7. Mayor Suarez

1. Grant and Elena Cardone, Hotchandani, Daymond John, Heather John, and Kevin O’Leary

2. Delilah Miami

Seth Semilof and Hotchandani

The Macallan bar

Hotchandani, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, Mayor Suarez, and Gloria Suarez

Naeem Khan, Karolina Kurkova, Hotchandani, and Madlena Kalinova

THE MACALLAN CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY AT THE RUBELL MUSEUM

1. Sheni and Frank Aranda, Ari and Lavinia Cohen, and Ileana de la Cruz

2. The Macallan Harmony Collection and The Macallan Rare Cask

3. Atmosphere at The Rubell Museum

4. The Macallan National Brand Ambassador Katie Nahat

5. Cohen and de la Cruz

6. Madlena Kalinova and guest

THE MACALLAN AND THE RUBELL MUSEUM CELEBRATED International Women’s Day on March 6 with an exclusive dinner hosted by The Macallan National Brand Ambassador Katie Nahat. Notable guests included Ileana de la Cruz, Lavinia Cohen, Ari Cohen, Frank and Sheni Aranda, Nilu and Jacopo Bracco, and more. Guests enjoyed a menu starting with tomato and basil crackers, bluefin tuna tartare with Kaluga caviar, and main courses of seared branzino and wagyu filet mignon, paired with the unique “Iberian Harmony” cocktail, imagined with The Macallan The Harmony Collection, and made with rich cacao, infused with Cinco Jotas jamón ibérico, crème de cacao, Pedro Ximenez sherry, chocolate, and orange bitters. The evening ended with a Basque cheese tart along with a sensory experience guided by Nahat and a tasting of The Macallan Rare Cask. An annual masterpiece, The Macallan Rare Cask showcases a harmonious blend of woody subtleties seamlessly entwined with hints of vanilla, succulent fruits, and delightful, sweet spices.

CINCORO

TEQUILA & HOST AN INTIMATE DINNER AT ZZ’S CLUB IN MIAMI FOR NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY

2. Victoria Krutoy

5. Shannon de Lima

6. Eva Garzon

7. Jennifer Shu

IN THE WORLD OF CINCORO TEQUILA, EVERY DAY IS NATIONAL Margarita Day. However, February 22 makes it official: this day is dedicated to the art of tequila and the margarita. To celebrate this moment, premium tequila brand Cincoro and Haute Living came together to host an intimate dinner at Major Food Group’s ZZ’s Club in Miami. To start the evening, guests indulged in specialty cocktails, including the Cincoro spicy matcha margarita (perhaps the highlight of the night, crafted with Cincoro blanco, matcha, lime, agave, and jalapeño), the Cincoro lychee martini, the Cincoro Buddha old-fashioned, and the Cincoro espresso martini. Guests were then welcomed by Haute Media Group CEO, Kamal Hotchandani, who expressed his gratitude that so many cultural curators and creators gathered together ahead of the Miami Food Festival to toast Cincoro Tequila. Following cocktails, guests enjoyed a multi-course dinner with some of ZZ’s Club’s signature dishes like the miso Caesar salad, lobster dumplings, skirt steak, and more. Each course was uniquely paired with Cincoro’s blanco, reposado, and añejo tequilas to enhance the flavors of the dinner. It was an unforgettable evening celebrating the Cincoro Tequila in Miami, with notable attendees like Shannon De Lima, Eva Garzón, Cydney Moreau, Victoria Krutoy, Nico Norena of The Succulent Bite, Matt Stevens, Lindsay Silberman, and more.

WELCOMES

GORDON RAMSAY’S LUCKY CAT RESTAURANT CONCEPT TO MIAMI WITH JOHNATHAN SCHULTZ

ON FEBRUARY 15, THINGS HEATED UP AS HAUTE LIVING CELEBRATED its February 2024 Miami cover star and food phenomenon chef Gordon Ramsay. Welcoming Ramsay’s latest Miami endeavor, Lucky Cat, Haute Living hosted an intimate cocktail and dinner. A pristine presentation of the zanmai omakase started the night, followed by caviar with bao roses and umami butter, lamb dumplings, and more. Ramsay welcomed the guests and explained his fiery passion for Lucky Cat and the years that have gone into creating the restaurant concept. Kamal Hotchandani, the CEO of Haute Media Group, thanked Ramsay for leading the dinner and being the inspiring chef he is. Dana Cohen — an acclaimed art strategist — then presented a bespoke painting to Ramsay, imagined by celebrity artist Johnathan Schultz, made with 23 karat gold. For the main course, Ramsay blew guests away, serving BBQ sea bream, exclusive apple-fed A5 Shinshu striploin, and his must-have baked clay pot glass noodles; dinner ended with a delicious sticky tamarind cake. The evening set the tone for Ramsay’s second-ever Miami restaurant, with notable guests in attendance like Gil Dezer, Krishan Arora, Nuaman Tyyeb, David Comite, Thomas Kato, Aurélie Bard, Annick Timmer, and more.

5. Thomas Kato and Greg Bennati

ENCHANTING MANOR | SADDLE RIVER, NJ | $4,495,000

30 MINUTES FROM MANHATTAN!

This beautiful country estate on a prime 3 acre setting includes a heated inground pool with a double pavilion cabana. French doors overlook the grounds with views from the living room with fireplace and built-ins. Formal dining room with columned entrance, state-of-the-art kitchen opening to the 2-story great room, office/library, media room, bedroom, bath, and den, service entrance with mudroom, an office/bedroom, bath and powder room complete the first floor. The second floor includes the primary suite with sitting room, bedroom/fireplace, beautifully updated marble bath with domed ceiling and 2 large walk-in-closets and veranda. 2-story lounge area, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Finished walk-out lower level. Elevator to 3 floors and a 5-car garage!

FOR THE LOVE OF THE SEA

BAIN DE MER, the luxury resortwear sensation from Saint-Tropez, is making waves across the globe, on the glamorous shores of Miami and beyond.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

AT THE HEART OF SAINT-TROPEZ’S LUXURY RESORT WEAR BRAND BAIN DE MER lies one thing: the sea. Translating to “sea bath,” BAIN DE MER is on a mission to go beyond designing incredibly chic resort wear by producing fabrics derived from recycled ocean waste — ultimately giving back to the sea.

Corti Marin, the mastermind behind BAIN DE MER, embodies the quintessential Saint-Tropez lifestyle, and his passion radiates through every stitch of the brand. Their recent debut at Art Basel Miami Beach was a spectacle to behold, with Zuzana Rosati leading the charge, igniting excitement and exclusivity with each meticulously planned event — from opening the brand’s first store in the Miami Design District to hosting an exclusive launch party on a mega-yacht with DJ Khaled.

But here’s where it gets haute: BAIN DE MER isn’t just about making a statement, it’s about making a difference. Rosati confronts the plastic epidemic head-on, particularly along the American coastline, and BAIN DE MER rises to the challenge with innovative solutions like fabrics derived from recycled ocean plastics and avant-garde materials such as water-conserving synthetic linen.

And the allure doesn’t end there. With production hubs spanning from the Mediterranean shores to the Far East, BAIN DE MER is expanding its global footprint while remaining steadfast in its commitment to craftsmanship and sustainability. Rosati and Marin understand the pulse of their clientele — individuals who not only appreciate fine fashion but also cherish the environment. Together, they’re rewriting the rules of high fashion.

The strides BAIN DE MER has taken in eco-conscious solutions are nothing short of impressive. In fact, a revolutionary linen-like material sourced from Japan has earned patents and was honored with the prestigious Innovation Award in 2022. “We are the only ones in the world to do this,” Marin proudly states. “We manufacture our linen in a cutting-edge laboratory in Japan, using a revolutionary synthetic fabric. This innovative linen replicates the precise structure of traditional linen without the need for water consumption — a stark departure from conventional linen production, notorious for its significant water usage. Additionally, our synthetic linen boasts superior thermal regulation capabilities. Essentially, we have pioneered a unique linen technology that is unmatched and impossible to replicate,” he elaborates. And BAIN DE MER isn’t stopping at linen as the team has discovered another new material source: wood from a tree in Northern Europe, again, making them the only brand in the world tapping into this material source right now. “We develop the best eco-responsible and recycled fabric made from ocean waste. The fabric itself is just beautiful,” he notes as he brushes his sleeve, revealing how luxurious the fabric truly is.

With production facilities close to home in Turkey, Italy, and Estonia — along with Japan — BAIN DE MER has created an intimacy between the leadership, production, and client that allows the brand to scale in a significant way in a short period of time, establishing meaningful partnerships around the world.

“Our consumer cares,” Marin reveals. “We try to develop these fabrics to impact the future of fashion without being boring. I always wanted to be different and apart from everything else, so we are having fun while making a significant change.” Marin continues, “The brand is fashion and play; it is not confined by the fact that it’s eco-responsible. BAIN DE MER represents the cycle of life and the respect of nature. My family believed in the respect of the sea. We love the sea. I live next to the sea, and if one day trash is the sea, I have not done my job,” he states passionately.

Rosati echoes Marin’s sentiment, emphasizing that BAIN DE MER’s DNA is rooted in upholding the brand’s values and maintaining the integrity of its fabrics while carrying forth its heritage.

Indeed, the Saint-Tropez heritage is strong as BAIN DE MER has left an indelible mark in the US with its debut in Miami, and plans to continue breaking barriers on American shores. “We will ensure to always be the leader in the industry,” Rosati remarks. With big plans on the horizon in Miami — from exploring charitable initiatives that support the environment to launching a new colorway exclusive to the Miami Design District boutique, BAIN DE MER is establishing its presence. “The goal is to continue to expand the brand globally, to Florida, Los Angeles, New York, and beyond, without losing sight of what we set out to do,” explains Marin.

“BAIN DE MER is a small vision with a big heart from Saint-Tropez,” Rosati adds. “We are taking a step forward around the world, changing the way people wear their clothes and the fabrics they select. Leading change within the industry and creating a positive impact for nature at the same time is worth it,” she adds.

As BAIN DE MER expands globally, one thing remains crystal clear: the brand is here to show the planet love and keep the sea as its ultimate muse.

BAIN DE MER isn’t just a fashion choice, it’s a movement, a family bound by their love for the sea and their mission to shake up the world. With the US being the leading market for innovations and sustainability, where else would BAIN DE MER set its first footprint than in this ever-changing market that cares for a greener high fashion?

PHOTO COURTESY OF NICK GARCIA