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PADMA LAKSHMI IS DECONSTRUCTING AMERICA’S CULTURAL MELTING POT IN THE SECOND SEASON OF HER HIT HULU SERIES, TASTE THE NATION.

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or all intents and purposes, Padma Lakshmi shouldn’t be approachable. Even sitting on her bed, in oversized glasses, post-gym, and totally makeup free, she is impossibly, efortlessly beautiful. She is an obviously intelligent, Emmy-nominated food expert, television producer, host, and New York Times bestselling author who speaks not one, not two, but fve languages, and … well, let’s just say it wouldn’t be of-base to think that the Top Chef host is intimidating as hell.

“I really hope not!” she declares when I air this thought out loud. “I spend a lot of time — especially when I’m flming — trying to make people feel comfortable. I don’t think I intimidate. I mean, I try to be as warm and approachable as I can, because I remember being intimidated by a lot of people growing up. I think on Top Chef, for so long, my position and my role on that show caused people to think I was more intimidating than I am — I had to be stoic in my role — but that’s not me normally. That wouldn’t be me if you and I were friends and went out to have brunch or something.”

Warm and fuzzy aren’t quite the feelings du jour that need to be served up on Top Chef, the hit Bravo show Lakshmi has hosted since 2006. But, when it comes to Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi, the Hulu docuseries she created in 2020 that is returning for its second season on May 5, she absolutely needs to be Miss Congeniality. After all, there’s a big diference between judging media-trained professional chefs and speaking to the immigrant population of America.

“You know, it was a new skill for me to interview people,” she admits. “I mean, I’m a food writer. Before Taste the Nation, I could count on one hand the times I had to interview people, and those were at a literary festival or a food festival — it wasn’t for anything very high stakes. It was something I had to learn on set, and I’m still learning.”

It may be a new skill for the 52-year-old multi-hyphenate, but you’d never know it. In her series, Lakshmi is natural and authentic in her interactions with local businesses, chefs, and families as she makes her way around the country, exploring how — through a single, defning dish — each community’s culinary traditions have shaped our country.

“I think the reason I learned [how to become an interviewer] so quickly is that I’m genuinely interested,” Lakshmi confdes. “The whole show is created around all of my various interests: history, food, people, languages, traveling. I’m genuinely curious.”

That very curiosity took her everywhere from Milwaukee to Honolulu in season one and continues to grow in the series’ sophomore efort. The frst episode of the new season takes Lakshmi to Puerto Rico, where she explores the U.S. territory’s fght for independence by examining a surprisingly controversial topic — whether or not to use ketchup on traditional pasteles — a dish consisting of root vegetable dough flled with a savory meat stew and wrapped in banana leaves. Other foods and cultures highlighted in the new season include the feasts of the Afghan American community in Washington, D.C.; the inventive recipes and simple ingredients that shape Appalachia; the symbolism of borscht for the Ukrainians of New York’s Brighton Beach; and the signifcance of avgolemono for the Greeks of Florida’s Gulf Coast.

“We try to approach every community with fresh eyes, because I didn’t just want this to be a survey show where you go into a community, learn about their food, have your questions answered, and then repeat. I really wanted to tailor each episode around some aspect of an immigration issue

that we could learn from,” she says before referencing the second season’s premiere episode. “For instance, we handle the issue of food sovereignty and sovereignty in general in [“Ketchup or No Ketchup”]. People don’t think of it that way, but [Puerto Rico is] the last U.S. colony; we are the colonizers of Puerto Rico. But some people think of Puerto Ricans as immigrants … and they’re not. We went to their land, you know? They are American, too. And [with this show], we were able to talk about that, to make that point.”

She cites “On the Tip of My Kreung” as one of her favorite episodes. In it, she explores the Cambodians (and their cooking) of Lowell, Massachusetts. “That was really my answer to people who say, ‘Refugees and asylum seekers drain our economy, take away jobs from others, and don’t help the communities in which they live.’ Well, Lowell, Massachusetts, was a very diferent place 20-30 years ago. It was gang-infested — a crack and meth pod. Nobody wanted to live there; there were many shop fronts that were boarded up and vandalized. When Cambodian refugees came over here, they didn’t speak the language, they didn’t have advanced degrees, they didn’t have anything but the shirts on their backs, and yet, they revitalized the town of Lowell so that the economy there is looking up and the school system is better. One in four citizens of Lowell are actually Cambodian now, and that, to me, is a beautiful and uplifting story that everyone needs to hear, and not a lot of people have.”

That’s why Lakshmi created Taste the Nation in the frst place. “I didn’t hear these stories being told. I mean, I grew up in an immigrant community, and I started working with the ACLU [American Civil Liberties Union] in 2016 because there was so much vitriol coming out of Washington from Steve Bannon, Stephen Miller, Trump and his whole campaign. He was trying to stoke xenophobia and demonize immigrants. Those stories were just not true, and they did not refect the immigrant communities that I lived in. It made me so mad that I started working with the ACLU on immigrant issues, and then after a while, I just wanted to do something creative in my professional career that would allow me to take my advocacy and do something artistic with it so that I could show you what I meant through these people and these stories, rather than just get on my soapbox and tell you at a speech or a rally.”

And because she realized that this kind of visual medium would be more impactful than a virtual or metaphorical soapbox, she sought to make the series as interesting as humanly possible — something she herself would want to watch. “A lot of it is like, ‘What kind of food do I want to eat?’ and ‘Who seems cool?’ and ‘Who hasn’t been done?’ There’s a gorgeous, big Vietnamese community in New Orleans. I haven’t covered it yet, but a lot of other people have. So, then I think, Well, how can I cover it diferently than other people have? How do I make it sexy? You want to keep people’s attention, you want to entertain them, you want them to have fun, but you also want them to have some kind of takeaway. It could be something as simple as, ‘Oh my God, I’ve never thought of stir-frying that way,’ or ‘Gosh, I never thought about Puerto Rico being an American colony, even though we call it a territory,’ or ‘That’s not fair, why don’t they have elected ofcials in Congress who can lobby for their needs like every other state?’ And that’s what I’m trying to do with every episode — trying to do more than one thing so that it hits you on diferent levels: on the food level, on the human level, on the emotional level. Hopefully, you’ll fnd it to be beautiful and that it will have taught you something by the end of the 30 minutes that you didn’t know before.”

But what has the show taught her? As Lakshmi says, she’s always curious and always learning. “I think what it’s taught me is that the faces of America are very varied, but that doesn’t mean they’re any less American. It took me a long time to feel that way. Growing up, I always felt like an outsider in America. I felt like, Yes, I’m American, but I’m not as American as somebody who’s a Euro American, who’s white or ‘waspy’ for lack of a better word.”

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Born in Madras (now Chennai), India, Lakshmi moved to America with her mother at age 4 when her parents divorced. They lived in Queens, New York, before moving across the country to a mixed, mostly Mexican and Filipino neighborhood in Los Angeles. She explains that, each summer for three months, she would return to India, but she never felt particularly Indian.

Just as, when she spent those nine months of the year in the States, she never felt purely American. And so, though she identifes with both cultures, she felt like a master of none. “I always had one foot in each,” she admits.

It wasn’t until Lakshmi turned 39 and started a jewelry line that she began to realize that she could merge both cultures, and that being part of each made her unique. “I was taking a lot of inspiration from jewelry I had seen other Indian women in my family wear, or what they wore in classical Indian paintings or sculptures and [in] temples. But it wasn’t ‘ethnic’ jewelry or anything like that; it just had a bunch of eclectic infuences. I realized then that it was possible to blend the best of both, and to be both at the same time. Unless you’re an indigenous person or a Native American, you, too, are a blend of things, even if your ancestors came over on the Mayfower. I think we forget that.”

But her true “aha” moment came when she was doing an ofce blessing for good luck with priests that she had invited from the Hindu temple in ueens. “That was really the frst time that I thought, Yes, I can reconcile all the diferent acets o my identity into one human, because I am one human, and I do have all o those parts to me, which are all important ” She pauses momentarily before musing, “Even if you don’t feel like that, even if you are always feeling like you belong and always had everyone who looked like you around you, I think — as women — that happens anyway as far as identity. Are we mothers, are we sisters, are we daughters or wives? Are we professional women? Can we be both? Can we be more than one thing?”

Ah, the eternal question. Here, I point out that the world at large certainly doesn’t feel like women can be chefs — there are so few out there. The culinary profession still, after all this time, is one that is largely dominated by men. And she, as not just a food writer, but the host of op he , is uni uely ualifed to speak to this.

“I think the profession isn’t conducive to having a home life. Cooking is very much a science and also an art, but it’s also manual labor; you’re just standing there in a hot kitchen, and it’s physically taxing work. So, I think it prevents a lot of people from entering that workforce for any length of time. Women are there, but then they drop out, or they don’t get to a certain level because they need to make dinner at home for their families,” she explains, bringing the topic around full circle to the point she’s making and the narrative she’s telling with aste the ation “I think every facet of our culture is ruled by the patriarchy, and the patriarchy is built on one group of people subjugating another group of people to keep an unequal balance of power … because that is how capitalism also works. Capitalism and patriarchy are very intertwined.”

The patriarchy conversation leads me to ask about a like-minded, male-helmed series: I wonder if she’s received comparison to the late, great Anthony Bourdain, and her show to his arts nknown The answer is “yes,” but she’s loathe to make that connection herself. This is her thing, and her thing only.

“I do [receive comparisons often], and I’m always fattered. Tony was a friend. I knew him for about 20 years, and I admired him a lot. But I think we’re really diferent. I’m not going to bite the head of a chicken or eat a beating heart. You’re not going to see me do that, because I would rather die, you know? That’s not my personality. Nobody can be Tony, and [similarly], nobody can be me. I’m me. I don’t want to be like him; I want to be the best version of myself. I am a woman, I am a mother, I am an immigrant. I bring all of that baggage to work with me every day, and the show is informed by all of those things.”

“SOMETIMES WHEN YOU GET THE SUCCESS YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED, YOU OFTEN DON’T HAVE TIME TO ENJOY IT.”

ust as Padma Lakshmi is surprisingly approachable, she’s entirely relatable, too. For example, she’s talking about how she and her now-13-yearold daughter, Krishna Thea Lakshmi-Dell, stayed up until the wee hours of the morning binge-watching the Netfix series Never Have I Ever

“Krishna and I inhaled that show after a premiere of Top Chef during uarantine; we started watching it at and we fnished it at a.m. e binged that show. It was so wonderful to hear a mother call her daughter ‘Kanna,’ which means ‘Dear’ or ‘apple of my eye’ [in Tamil]. That’s what I call Krishna, that’s what my mother called me, and I’ve never heard it before on American television.”

Although she is obviously Indian and being Indian is a part of her identity, to be sure, I point out that it doesn’t seem to be the most predominant part. Never Have I Ever creator Mindy Kaling, for example, comes from Indian lineage but was born in America. The opposite is true for Lakshmi.

“I think Mindy is trying to write shows for people who never got to see themselves on TV, which is why Never Have I Ever exists and why it’s so brilliant. I’m hugely in awe of her. [Similarly], I think being Indian is a part of me, but it’s also not all of me. For example, I spent all my 20s in Italy. So I also feel very Italian, you know?” (Sidebar: her 20s and love of Italy also were the impetus for Taste the Nation’s second season episode entitled “Ciao New York” — a way to reminisce about “la bella vita” and eat some thin crust pizza.)

And while she may not be outwardly projecting her roots, her heritage, as she says, is very much a part of her. “Being Indian infuences everything I do, from how I raise my child to how I make people take of their shoes when they come to my house — which is very Asian — to how I oil my hair every week. I just don’t wear it on my sleeve,” she says, noting, “I am Indian, so I don’t necessarily have to make being everything Indian my identity, if that makes sense.”

It does, and it just proves that point that Lakshmi has been making all along: none of us is any one thing, and we are all more alike than we think. That being said, when it comes to Lakshmi, there’s a twist — she defnitely is more accomplished than most. And that should defnitely not be taken away from her.

Not only did she create Taste the Nation, which won a James Beard Award for long-form visual media, but she’s the co-founder of the Endometriosis Foundation of America and is an ACLU artist ambassador for immigrants’ rights and women’s rights. She was appointed a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP); has hosted two successful cooking shows in Padma’s Passport and Planet Food; and has written several books, including the bestselling Easy Exotic, as well as Tangy, Tart, Hot & Sweet; her memoir, The New York Times bestselling Love, Loss, and What

We Ate; The Encyclopedia of Spices & Herbs; and the children’s book, Tomatoes for Neela. She is also a visiting scholar at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and — oh yeah! — has been host and executive producer of the two-time, Emmy-winning Top Chef.

And on that front, there’s only one true issue: despite the series’ Emmy wins, she still doesn’t have an actual statue, even though she’s been a producer since 2013. And so really, besides that little golden woman trophy, the only thing Lakshmi doesn’t have these days is the thing she craves most: time.

“I wish I had more time in the day to get a regular pedicure, to read more. I know it sounds very boring, but to me, that is the greatest luxury. I’m a very slow reader, but I love to do it, and all I want to do is sit like a bump on a log and slowly read a book or a newspaper from cover to cover,” she admits before sharing a universal truth. “Sometimes when you get the success you’ve always wanted, you often don’t have time to enjoy it. They should tell you that.”

But would she change anything had she known what her life might look like, and how little time she’d have for pleasures, however simple? The answer isn’t quite so easy. “I am enjoying [my success], but I don’t know … I’m just tired,” she admits with a light laugh, continuing, “I think at diferent times in your life, there’s time for work and there’s time to take it easy. I think that I wouldn’t be here unless I had worked so hard and made some of the sacrifces that I have made. But I also think that now I do want to take it a little bit easier. I do want some more time. My daughter is 13; I want to enjoy her before she goes to college. I only have fve years left with her, and that preys on my mind. Last year, I was on the road from February to October, and my grandmother died literally a week before I left. I don’t think I had enough time to mourn her, but working so much also was a blessing because it gave me something else to think about. So, I do want to work just as hard, but I want to be selective and minimize the number of things I do. I want to do fewer things, but better.” hat she’s doing with Taste the Nation is a perfect example: not only is the series good, but it’ s doing good at the same time. And while she may not have much time, this is one thing she plans on continuing to put her all into. It’s a tough job, teaching the world, but someone’s got to do it.

Lakshmi agrees wholeheartedly. “There are a lot of things that are getting worse in the world, but I think we’re getting better at creating diversity, showcasing that there’s something for everyone. e, and the people that are in places of power, are learning that there is validity to showing diferent kinds of stories. And I’m here for all of it.”

Padma Lakshmi in Taste the Nation

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It’s a lovely spot, divided into three distinctive spaces: an indoor area dotted with velveteen banquettes; a bougainvillea framed patio with a retractable roof courtesy of Theresa Fatino esign; and a deck shaded with large, billowy umbrellas and rich greenery, with a fre pit tucked away in a corner alcove. Under the watch of veteran chef Raul Cerritos, formerly of Madeo, the menu focuses on fresh, farmers market-driven organic fare — healthy, indulgent, craveable food — highlighted by salads, crudos, toasts, pastas, steaks, and signatures like Chicken Paillard and branzino. The cocktail list features classics, with a French-leaning wine list. 600 Venice Blvd., Venice, 90291

Greek salad at Paloma

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FOUR SEASONS SAFARI LODGE SERENGETI

An up close and personal view of the Big Five (lions, leopards, bu alo, elephants, and rhinoceroses) is a bucket list goal for many, and the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti makes that pursuit not only possible but positively wonderful thanks to its commitments to the land, local community, and animals themselves. Due to its location, this particular Four Seasons property has no access to state-provided power supplies, water resources, or even a basic food supply, so all is self-provided — but it still manages to retain that five-star luxury ethos that guests have come to expect from the brand. But you’re not going here to sit by the pool all day — you’re going to experience majestic miracles, which, incidentally, is what this hotel manages to execute daily thanks to its preservation and conservation e orts. Case in point: the Four Seasons is the only lodge in the Serengeti that uses a full-scale sewage treatment plant, allowing sewage to be recycled into greywater. It is the only property to support the local community and wildlife conservation e orts through the Discovery Centre Fund, which allocates operations and guest funding to two safe houses for vulnerable women and girls in the region, a support program for local schoolchildren, and critical wildlife conservation projects. Responsible tourism, thy name is Four Seasons Serengeti. Four Seasons Road, 2002, Tanzania

AMBIENTE

It only opened this February, but Ambiente, America’s first landscape hotel, located in Sedona, Arizona, is already making an impact — sustainably and otherwise. Nature and the local topography are fully realized at this adults-only property, which sits on 3 acres of pristine, untouched, rugged landscape surrounded by the city’s most iconic red-rock monoliths. It’s a gorgeous, gasp-inducing property surrounded by natural vegetation, with rooms that appear to be floating thanks to their bronzed-glass design. (All 40 rooms, might I add, o er 180-degree views of the red rocks by day and crystal-clear views of the Dark Sky stars each night, so bright and visible that it feels like you can touch them. Each room, called an “atrium,” also has a Japanese soaking tub, on-demand wine dispensers of northern Arizona wines for guests, and private rooftop decks with lounge seating and fire pits.) The rooms were built specifically to maximize the view, and the landscape architecture follows suit innovatively, with a focus on the preservation of existing, heavily vegetated forest with minimal impact to the land — the plan being to save every native tree possible on the property during the building process. Additionally, there are a series of natural, dry washes that traditionally flow only after su cient rainfall runo , but the team here has found a way to reactivate this ancient waterway system in order to bring permanent flowing water and create an eco-balanced natural habitat using aquatic plants, fish, and the water’s movement to achieve a biological balance without the use of chemicals. The food and beverage selection follows suit, with Michelin-worthy fare from chef Lindsey Dale at Forty1, who works with local purveyors and practices composting, as well as an innovative cocktail program courtesy of mixologist Breann Anzar. Ambiente is also home to the area’s first and only Audi RS e-tron GT (it’s the house courtesy car, which definitely makes a splash as it silently maneuvers around the property) and a small fleet of e-trikes for use. And last, but certainly not least, locally sourced ingredients are employed at the transformative Velvet Spa, where health-focused programming such as yoga, sound-healing classes, guided stargazing sessions, and

Sedona’s Adobe Jack Trail systems is also o ered.

900 W. State Route 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336

PIKAIA LODGE

When one thinks of the Galápagos Islands, giant sea turtles swimming in cerulean water come to mind. And at Pikaia Lodge, the protection of native creatures like the turtle is not just a priority, but a critical part of its very identity — especially because it is centrally located in the heart of its own private giant tortoise reserve on Santa Cruz Island, in the center of the Galápagos archipelago. (The Galápagos and the surrounding marine reserve are UNESCO World Heritage sites; the islands are one of the seven underwater wonders of the world, and the marine reserve is the second largest protected marine reserve, after the Australian Great Barrier Reef.) As such, the 29-room property has been designed and equipped according to the highest environmental specifications. Directed by leading Ecuadorian architect Humberto “Coro” Plaza, the towering, glass-walled lodge was built with the most sustainable of footprints in mind, using materials like agro-cultivated teak and bamboo wood from the Ecuadorian mainland (and not from tropical rainforest) for most furniture, doors, and decor to prevent deforestation and illegal logging, while solar water-heating collector panels were added for solar photovoltaic energy production. The lodge is also carbon neutral and powered with a mix of conventional and alternative energy sources that do not pollute or emit greenhouse gases. According to Kermit the Frog, it ain’t easy being green, but Pikaia makes it look e ortless — and its vast giant turtle community wholeheartedly agrees.

on-site access to

Sector El Camote a 100 m del Cerro Mesa, Santa Cruz, Galápagos, Ecuador 200105, Ecuador

BORGO PIGNANO

Borgo Pignano, a Tuscan estate located within a nature reserve on a 750-acre certified organic farm that dates back to the 12th century, is the perfect place for those looking to reduce their environmental impact while lapping up luxury in the Tuscan hills amid olive groves and vineyards. The accommodation itself is split between an 18th-century noble house and beautifully restored rustic apartments and cottages, many rooms of which are adorned with original artisan frescoes, four-poster beds, and timeless Tuscan architectural features. But this is not a place that simply looks pretty; it’s pretty dang green, too. The villa, farmhouses, and apartments have all been restored and decorated using environmentally friendly products and materials, including local stone, reclaimed slate, organic plaster, and eco-paints. But in truth, most of Borgo Pignano’s greatness comes from within: most products used at the property are cultivated or produced on-site. The estate’s bee colonies, which help to pollinate vegetables and fruit trees, produce Millefiori flavored honey; wine and olive oil are made from grapes and olives grown in organic vineyards and groves; herbs and florals are grown on-site and used in dishes at the hotel and by the full-time herbalist to make organic soaps, perfumes, and scented oils in the herbal laboratory workshop;and heating and hot water are generated from boilers fired by woodchips harvested from the estate’s own forests. Last but certainly not least, Villa Pignano restaurant and its chef, Stefano Cavallini, were recently awarded a Michelin Green Star for sustainable gastronomy. Localita’ Pignano, 6, 56048 Volterra Pisa, Italy

JEAN-MICHEL COUSTEAU RESORT

Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort is, like its namesake, powered by the ocean. This tropical retreat built on the site of a former coconut plantation is a luxurious 17-acre property that is modeled after a traditional Fijian village and features 25 beautifully appointed bures set on the shores of Savusavu Bay, with views of the coral reefs and the mountains beyond in a marine protected area — a true embodiment of the sultry South Pacific. The resort, just 40 minutes away from the world-class Namena reef, has access to the best dive sites in the world. But Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort isn’t just a pretty façade: this property has been setting the precedent in Fijian sustainability since it first opened. It’s an au naturel setting to be sure: there are no air conditioners or TVs, and several of the bures have solar panels installed on water heaters for extra energy e ciency. There is a process for filtering wastewater, which is moved to a lily pond, treated, then filtered and used to irrigate the grounds (in filters made from coconut husks!). There’s an organic garden for produce, and local fish are caught sustainably. Even the spa is eco-friendly, given that its beauty products use only natural ingredients such as coconut milk, brown sugar, and nuts. Additionally, the resort practices recycling and composting and uses low-energy lighting.

Lesiaceva Pt Road, Savusavu, Fiji

BARDESSONO

Talk about having it all: Napa Valley’s Bardessono is one of those magical properties that manages to be, well, perfect. Not only is it one of only 14 LEED Platinum-certified hotels in the United States, but it is also a luxury haven — fivestar to the nth degree. Somehow, it manages to please everyone. Bardessono was built on repurposed tufa stone quarried in Napa County 80 years ago for the original Bardessono family wine cellar, and salvaged trees were used for the wood throughout the property. Recycled steel, in the form of rusted steel panels, was also used on the building’s façade, designed to represent the colors found in wine, the surrounding vineyards, and the equipment used to care for those vineyards. But there’s more. An underground geothermal system consisting of 82,320-foot-deep wells heats and cools the guest rooms, spa, and domestic hot water supply, while 200 square feet of glass in each room reduces daytime lighting requirements. Motion sensors detect when guests are not present and automatically control in-room energy usage, and a 200-kilowatt solar energy system provides approximately half of Bardessono’s total electrical energy. The on-site eatery, Lucy Restaurant & Bar, o ers meals with produce selected daily from Bardessono’s California certified organic farming garden or with other locally sourced ingredients. All 62 rooms and suites, as well as three private luxury villas, o er amenities including 100 percent Egyptian cotton Fili D’oro linens, REN bath products, and motion-controlled exterior shuttering systems. The spa even uses all-organic beauty lines, leaving high-powered guests with the sense that they can truly relax … without having to feel guilty about it.

6526 Yount St., Yountville, CA 94599

VILLA COPENHAGEN

Villa Copenhagen doesn’t automatically look like it would be one of the greenest hotels in the world, but let me tell you something — it is … and not just because it’s located in one of the world’s most sustainable cities. Set in Copenhagen’s century-old Central Post and Telegraph Head O ce, which dates back to 1912, adjacent to the famous Tivoli Gardens and Meatpacking District, this 390-room hotel o ers approachable luxury complemented by eco-sustainability through a variety of meaningful on-property practices and amenities, as well as a genuine connection to the city’s culture through its interior green spaces. Sustainability is everywhere here: in dining experiences where the focus is on locally grown produce and the reduction of meat; in the attention to food waste;in the hidden garden where bees pollinate and produce honey; and in the pool, which is heated by the excess heat from Villa Copenhagen’s cooling systems. It is in the team’s uniforms, courtesy of sustainable fashion brand sur le chemin, and in the o ering of sustainable rubber slippers from environmental innovator Indosole. And last but not least, it is in this charming hotel’s piece de resistance: the Earth suite. This partnership with forward-thinking design firm Earth Studio is a fully sustainable stay featuring only recycled materials and textiles, along with eco-friendly furniture, lighting, and accessories from Danish manufacturer Mater.

Tietgensgade 35-39, 1704 Copenhagen, Denmark

1 HOTEL BROOKLYN BRIDGE

The green and gorgeous 1 Hotel brand has grown leaps and bounds in recent years with the new additions of the Nashville and Cabo locations and incoming properties like London, Paris, Copenhagen, and Austin sprouting up worldwide, but its Brooklyn Bridge hotel is still the only LEED Gold-certified site, thus setting the gold standard for the brand. Here, nestled within the Brooklyn Bridge Park amid the hustle and bustle of New York City, is an eco-sanctuary, with a 25-foot (and growing) plant wall in the lobby and greenery inside every guest room and suite; furniture made from reclaimed beams; and copious artworks from local artists made from reclaimed materials. The space designed by Marvel Architects — works with nature, not against it. As such, the building’s trapezoidal shape maximizes natural light, as sunshades reduce heat buildup and minimize energy consumption. Twenty-five percent of the roof is dedicated to green space, which is filled with garden beds hosting trees and shrubs that absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Beyond that, in-room Inncom thermostats control airflow based on occupancy; sink faucets use a water filtration system; in-room cups are made from recycled wine bottles to discourage guests from going plastic; wooden room keys are both recyclable and reusable; and even the mattresses are nontoxic and eco-friendly. Even the beverage options are sustainable: 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge showcases liquor brands that prioritize environmental health, cocktail syrups that utilize food scraps, and a wine list that highlights 25 sustainable and notable variations. That its house car is the Audi e-tron is just the icing on the plant-based cake (with ingredients that are probably grown in the hotel’s rooftop garden, no doubt).

60 Furman St., Brooklyn, NY 11201

VERMEJO — TED TURNER RESERVES

Media magnate Ted Turner has taken a sustainable approach to hospitality with his Ted Turner Reserves properties, the most luxurious of which is Vermejo. This is an environmental getaway to be sure — rustic luxury at its finest — a certified LEED Silver property set among 550,000 snowcapped acres of alpine tundra, with 19 fishable lakes, 30 miles of streams, and 1,200 wild bison, as well as elk, black bears, and mountain lions. At its beating heart is Casa Grande, Turner’s own (formerly) private accommodations, a 25,000-square-foot mansion that blends Southwestern accents with 1900s grandeur, inclusive of a billiards room, chef’s kitchen, and conservatory. But as you will see, there’s a specific magic here that makes Vermejo unique, one that relies on Turner’s commitment to preserving and restoring native ecosystems in this New Mexico locale, including protecting and repopulating the American bison and Rio Grande cutthroat trout, prairie dogs, black-footed ferrets, and Santa Fe Trail mule deer, done locally via the Turner Endangered Species Fund as well as through the property’s natural resources and biodiversity specialists. Restoration of the land, including flora like the ponderosa pine and aspen trees, is important as well. Naturally, all work and no play does not make for a fun vacation, so Turner makes sure to pepper his projects and conservation tours with activities such as fishing, archery, cooking classes, geocaching, disc golf, horseback riding, mountain biking, and, of course, a spa.

40 Miles West Highway 555, Raton, NM 87740

How Sustainability Has Made Its Way into Plastic Surgery Offices

BY BROOKE KLAIMAN

HEALTH CARE SUSTAINABILITY HAS OFFICIALLY MADE ITS WAY into plastic surgeons’ ofces, and for good reason. In recent years, the world has faced growing challenges related to climate change and resource depletion. As key players in the health care industry, doctors have a critical role in promoting sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of health care delivery. As a professional on the front line, Haute Beauty expert r. efrey Lee speaks on the positive changes he has seen across the health care industry and highlights some of the most promising strategies he has used in his practice.

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

There has been a reduction in the utilization of single-use applicators in many technologies that are being introduced in the plastic surgery world, and surgeons have moved toward applicators that they can reuse — after a thorough sanitation protocol, of course. evices like msculpt Neo, iamondGlow, and the eka Tetra Laser all have tips and applicators that doctors can use, sanitize, and then reuse on multiple patients. This dramatically cuts down on energy usage and waste, especially since these treatments are very popular.

SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVES TO TRADITIONAL TOOL USE

Plastic surgery has traditionally been associated with high levels of waste due to the single-use instruments and packaging used. henever possible, r. Lee reuses metal instruments that can be sterilized in a steam autoclave, a device that uses high-pressure steam to kill bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms that can cause infection.

“ e have also made our practice ‘smart’ by installing smart home-type devices in our practice,” r. Lee says. This has led to a dramatic decrease in wasted energy. Generally speaking, there are multiple ways that the medical feld can reduce waste, but one act of efort can make a huge diference, and r. Lee has wholeheartedly put his best foot forward.

OTHER WAYS TO INCORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY IN HEALTH CARE

There are a multitude of ways that sustainability can be incorporated in health care. But there is one hurdle and that is sanitation. In health care, you must consider hygiene and cross-contamination. “That being said, it is defnitely possible to still incorporate sustainability into one’s practice and it usually starts small,” says r. Lee. Selecting reusable items instead of disposable items, selecting recyclable disposable items rather than those that cannot be recycled, making sure that biohazardous waste is actually biohazardous and is disposed of properly, and not being wasteful with energy and water — these are just a few of the many examples that r. Lee highlights when focusing on health care sustainability.

CHANGING PROCEDURES AND PROCESSES

In surgery, much of sustainability results from improving outcomes because that is the most powerful method. or example, the “No Touch” techni ue for breast augmentation has dramatically decreased infection rates for breast patients. ith fewer people getting breast implant infections, there are fewer patients driving to additional appointments, fewer patients going to pick up their antibiotic prescriptions, and ultimately, fewer patients re uiring additional operations to remove their breast implants. This kind of advance in surgery makes the biggest impact on sustainability and patient safety , and that is what health care has been focusing on more recently than not.

If you are a health care provider looking to improve sustainability in your practice, do your research, implement your ideas, and talk to others like r. Lee, who continues to put sustainability at the forefront of his practice.

Love

Haute Beauty Experts’ For Their Field Goes Beyond The Results

BY BROOKE KLAIMAN

IN A FIELD THAT COMES WITH MANY REWARDS AND CHALLENGES, plastic surgeons have the opportunity to make a signifcant impact on their patients’ lives. Whether reconstructing crooked noses, sculpting bodies to meet goals, or repairing deformities caused by injuries or diseases, plastic surgeons have the rare chance to use their skills to make an impact on a person forever. Haute Beauty spoke with its experts on what they love most about their feld of medicine, and our hearts our melting. Here’s what they shared.

DR. FRANK LALEZAR | BREAST | NEW YORK, NY

I believe one of the most important ways to express love is self-love or love for oneself. Self-love comes from a place of confdence and appreciation for yourself, both inside and out. As a plastic surgeon, I see men and women every day who come into our ofce who are selfconscious about certain aspects of their bodies. With the procedures I do, I see a dramatic change not only in the physical appearance of my patients but also in their confdence. I see a brighter smile, a bigger laugh, and increased self-confdence that shows that they not only love their bodies, but they love themselves as well.

DR. YARITZA ARRIAGA O’NEILL | EMERGENCY MEDICINE | DAVENPORT, FL

As I brainstorm what the best present to oneself would be, I realized it wouldn’t be a glass of wine, champagne, chocolate strawberries, or just company; it would be self-love and self-care, especially with the crazy busy, fast-paced life I have been living these days.

hile taking a look at the feld of medicine I am in, I can confdently say that I love both emergency and aesthetics as they allow me to fourish creatively. It also allows me to know my patients, guide them, and bring them a healthy glow. Whether I volumize lips or apply wrinkle-reduction toxins, it excites me to see my patients happy and confdent. It is amazing what a big smile and a rejuvenated face can do for a patient! That is what I love and wish to provide everyone ...

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

There is so much I love about my job, but the one thing that stands out is being able to have such a positive impact on the lives of so many of our patients. I know this sounds cliché, but so many patients write us notes, send us cards, and come in so thankful that their legs look and

feel better. Many have had symptoms for years, and the procedures we provide relieve their discomfort and help their legs feel less achy and heavy; the injections can help improve their cosmetic appearance as well. I also love that we have expanded the practice to provide many cosmetic services that complement vein treatments.

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SAM RIZK | FACE | MANHATTAN, NY

The words “plastic surgery” [have] a way of conjuring the physical stuf — the desire to look better, the before-and-after photos, the vanity of it all. But that’s not why I got into this feld. or me, plastic surgery is all about confdence. It’s about restoring that mind-body connection so the refection patients see in the mirror matches the way they feel inside. And because much of my work as a double board-certifed facial plastic surgeon spotlights the face — rhinoplasties, neck-lifts, lip-lifts, deep plane face-lifts — my intention isn’t to completely alter the way someone looks but to enhance the unique features they already have. It’s very precise, hyperfocused work, and since the goal is always an unquestionably natural result, it’s imperative that I learn the subtle nuances of every patient. In that way, it’s less about surgery and more about sculpture— sculpture and confdence. hat’s not to love

DR. BRIAN K. MACHIDA | FACE | LOS ANGELES, CA

First, I love being able to help people achieve their goals and dreams. I love hearing my patients’ stories about how young they look. Second, the mental challenge to innovate is still present after 33 years. I’m still focused on fnding better nuances to improve my surgical results, and believe it or not, I’m still fnding ways to tweak my procedures when faced with unusual anatomy. For me, surgery is still exciting.

DR. JEFFREY LISIECKI | NOSE | NEW YORK, NY

It’s hard to narrow it down to just one thing! I truly love doing surgery, solving challenging problems, striving for perfection, and pushing myself toward better and better outcomes. That being said, the thing that I love most about my feld is working with my patients, helping them achieve their goals, and seeing how happy they are with their results. There is nothing more satisfying than when a patient loves their result, and you can see how their joy and self-confdence afect their lives in so many diferent, positive ways. To me, this is the most rewarding part of being a plastic surgeon.

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ALTON INGRAM | BODY | NASHVILLE, TN

As a cosmetic surgeon, I have the privilege of helping my patients look and feel their best every day that I go to work! By focusing only on the surgical procedures that give the most dramatic results, I strive to make sure each operation is potentially life-changing for every patient. I take great pride in the work that my entire team does. We always put our patients frst and make it our mission every day to provide the safest, most efective procedures with the highest patient satisfaction rates.

rom start to fnish, there’s nothing uite like watching people transform right before your eyes — it truly is what I love most about being a cosmetic surgeon It flls me with pride knowing that I can help my patients look and feel their absolute best — that’s why I do this job

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OLIVER CHANG | BRAZILIAN BUTT-LIFT | MIAMI, FL

Passionately, I think and believe what most doctors would agree on is the love of helping people. This can be done in many diferent ways in medicine, but as a surgeon, I am able to use my skill sets via my hands to create positive changes through surgery. For both cosmetic/aesthetic and reconstructive cases, the outcome is to always try to improve whatever the current problem is and make it better surgically. This can be for functional and/or aesthetic reasons from head to toe. The ability to brainstorm, reimagine the same end-goal vision as the person, then re-create our vision through the art of surgery is what drives me to love my feld immensely.

REANA MYERS, CAREAGA PLASTIC SURGERY | BODY | MIAMI, FL

The thing that I love the most about my feld is that there is a perfect balance between practicing medicine and art at the same time. When patients look good, they feel good, and this is very rewarding to me.

DR. S. ALEXANDER EARLE | BODY | MIAMI, FL

hat I love about the feld of plastic surgery is the variety. My days always feel new and exciting, the patients are uni ue, and every procedure is tailored specifcally for personal results.

The staf at [Pure Plastic Surgery] is full of life, and we fnd ways to bring joy into the ofce. e celebrate each other’s wins, milestones, and achievements, all while making sure our patients feel seen, heard, and supported. We work together to create social media posts, respond to patient in uiries, and fnd opportunities for learning. This variety in the workplace keeps us positive, motivated, and inspired.

Each week, as I am prepping for the scheduled cases, I look at the patients’ fles their life stories, current bodies, and what they want to change. Even if I conduct the same procedures in one day, because each patient has specifc goals and a uni ue starting point, the surgeries and the experiences are never the same. This drives our team to be creative, thoughtful, and disciplined in our approach because there is no “one size fts all” in this feld. e have to get to know our patients and their goals so we can deliver the best results.

DR. JASON BLOOM | FACE | PHILADELPHIA, PA

All of my patients, family, and friends know how passionate I am about my job and the feld of facial plastic surgery. The thing that I love the most about facial plastic surgery, and my job in particular, is the variety I see patients of all diferent ages, ranging from young patients seeking rhinoplasty, neck liposuction, chin augmentation, otoplasty, and injectables, to my more mature patients looking for aging face surgery like blepharoplasty, browlifts, and face-lifts. Not only do I see women in my practice, but men have really been coming in with much more fre uency in recent times.

Additionally, I love the balance of my surgery and ofce schedule. Also, the contrast between clinical patient care and teaching/ mentorship that I have in my practice continues to excite me! I get to teach and train the facial plastic surgery fellow[s] at the University of Pennsylvania as the co-director of the fellowship. I also train and teach the residents in otolaryngology, dermatology, and plastic surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University Hospital. inally, my academic appointments and afliations allow me to continue to author academic journal articles and book chapters and stay in the know of the latest procedures and evidence-based medicine. hen I look back, it is really not just the feld of facial plastic surgery that I love; it is really my job and the variety that I have created that [make] me enthusiastic every day

DR. KIRAN MIAN, HUDSON DERMATOLOGY & LASER SURGERY | SKIN | NEW YORK, NY

There isn’t just one thing I love about dermatology. The procedures that cure skin cancer, the problem-solving to absolve a rash, the creativity exercised when creating skin care regimens are all things I love on a daily basis. Most importantly, I love the way practicing dermatology makes me feel fulflled, accomplished, and like I’m making a diference. My patients come to me with skin conditions that are medical yet so much more than that. Their uality of life is afected at times even their self-esteem, the way they see themselves, the way they relate to others. My favorite thing about dermatology is the diference we make in people’s lives by uplifting how they feel about themselves. As a dermatologist, my goal is to help my patients be the best version of themselves. I love that dermatology is not just skin deep.

MUSE THE

For the Louis Vuitton Women’s Spring-Summer 2023 Collection, Nicolas Ghesquière has redefined his muse. Looking through a new, modern lens of what femininity means to the Maison, Ghesquière explores new proportions of dramatic silhouettes and enlarged details, like the oversized zippers, to create a new narrative for the Louis Vuitton woman.

FASHION DIRECTOR ADRIENNE FAUROTE

PHOTOGRAPHY DANNY CARDOZO

STYLIST KELLY BROWN

VIDEOGRAPHER LUCIEN SIROIS

HAIRSTYLIST MARCELINO AT CREATIVE MANAGEMENT

MAKEUP ARTIST TINA ECHEVERRI AT ARTIST MANAGEMENT

MANICURIST SHERWIN HORA

MODELS ELLA PETRUSHKO AT FORD MODELS, RAE RODRIGUEZ AT IMG MODELS

STUDIO DIRECTOR JENNY QUINN AT DC&CO STUDIOS

PHOTO ASSISTANT & DIGITECH JP CUNNINGHAM & ALEX LARSON

STYLIST ASSISTANT KAYLA PERNO

SHOT ON LOCATION AT PÉREZ ART MUSEUM MIAMI

ART THE OF PRESERVATION

FOR OVER 160 YEARS, LOUIS VUITTON HAS ACHIEVED THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF EXCELLENCE IN CRAFTSMANSHIP, CREATING PRODUCTS THAT ARE MEANT TO LAST. HERE, HAUTE LIVING GOES DEEP INTO THE ART OF LOUIS VUITTON’S REPAIR PROCESS, REVEALING THE INNOVATIONS THAT ALLOW THE CHERISHED PIECES TO TRANSCEND GENERATIONS.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE PHOTOS COURTESY OF LOUIS VUITTON

There is an innate sentiment of connection woven into each Louis Vuitton piece. Investing in a Louis Vuitton piece means investing in its lifetime, from start to finish — from the unparalleled craftsmanship of the savoir-faire born in the ateliers and its design durability over time to the intimate repair process.

To ensure the longevity of each Louis Vuitton piece, the Maison uses a thorough repair and restoration process that allows clients to preserve the product’s emotional and material value. With preservation and sustainability at the forefront of this innovative initiative, Louis Vuitton continues to evolve its repair process with state-of-the-art techniques.

For the repairs that need extreme precision and attention to detail beyond more minor in-store repairs, Louis Vuitton has created twelve regional Repair Ateliers around the world with Louis Vuitton artisans dedicated solely to the mending process. At the Repair Ateliers, history is restored — from breathing new life into signature handbag styles to preserving some of the most historic trunk pieces. Impressively, 98% of the repairs at the Repair Ateliers are performed close to where clients live, ultimately limiting the CO2 emissions produced by some modes of transportation.

Replacing the shoulder strap of the Keepall bag

Detailed repairs remain at the heart of Louis Vuitton, upholding the Maison’s rich history and commitment to its craftsmanship. In fact, the first recorded repair at Louis Vuitton dates back to 1860, and today, the Maison repairs around 600,000 products per year — preserving the art of the craft.

ICON AN OF HER GENERATION

It’s a new generation, but the same classic. Fendi’s Peekaboo first appeared on the Women’s Spring/Summer 2009 runway and instantly became a quintessential handbag within both the House and the fashion industry. Now, over a decade later, the Peekaboo carries that same admiration, transcending trends and generations. Olivia Ponton, an icon of her own generation, embodies the playful yet poised essence of the Peekaboo bag. As Silvia Venturini Fendi once said: “The Peekaboo wearer is a multifaceted person. They have hidden talents;they choose what they reveal about themselves and when. I think that carrying a Peekaboo says something about a very strong, powerful, and empowered person who is not afraid to hide.”

GARDEN OF GUCCI

This summer, indulge in Gucci’s most iconic handbag styles in their most vibrant hues yet. The signature silhouettes give a nod to the house’s heritage styles — the Jackie 1961, Horsebit 1955, and the Bamboo 1947 –celebrating the iconic archival references while also catapulting them into a fresh, flowering era. From the Jackie 1961 in bold variations of green and exotic orange python to the Bamboo 1947 in baby blue and Horsebit 1955 in bright red leather, these are the blooming bags in the garden of Gucci.

ADRIENNE FAUROTE

PHOTOGRAPHY

JEFFREY WESTBROOK

PROP STYLIST

CHRISTINE MOTTAU

FASHION & CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Jackie 1961 medium python bag, $5,000 Jackie 1961 small python bag, $4,100 Jackie 1961 mini crocodile bag in yellow, $20,500

Gucci Bamboo 1947 small top handle bag in green leather, $4,200 Jackie 1961 mini shoulder bag, $2,400

All bags available at select Gucci stores nationwide and gucci.com

DIAMOND DAZE

For the Dior CD Diamond capsule collection, Dior Men’s Artistic Director Kim Jones revisits the signature design motif created by Marc Bohan in 1974: the “CD” initials in an incredibly sleek and graphic diamond shape. Today, the CD Diamond has evolved into a mesmerizing design woven throughout the exclusive capsule collection, from being printed on shorts and embroidered on sweatshirts to adorning the Saddle bag and Dior Hit the Road backpack in a new navy hue.

BY: ADRIENNE FAUROTE PHOTOGRAPHY: BRETT LLOYD

GROOMING: DIOR BEAUTY ALL CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES BY DIOR MEN

Pullover Shirt, $2,500; T-Shirt, $690; Shorts, $1,750; B101 Tennis Shoes, $820; Hat, $690; available at all Dior Men boutiques and dior.com

Pants, $1,200; B101 Tennis Shoes, $820; Lingot 50 Bag, $3,300; available at all Dior Men boutiques and dior.com

Jacket, $1,950; Shirt, $690; Pants, $850; B101 Slip-On Shoes, $850; Lingot 26 Bag, $2,600; available at all Dior Men boutiques and dior.com

Jacket, $2,150; Sweatshirt, $1,200; Shorts, $1,200; CD Diamond S5I Sunglasses, $660; available at all Dior Men boutiques and dior.com

TOUCH OF GLAM

MEET THE JERRY SANDAL: SAINT LAURENT’S NEW SUMMER SHOE PROVING THE PERFECT PARTY SHOE EXISTS. THE STRAPPY SATIN SANDAL IS EMBELLISHED WITH PRECIOUS “Y,” “S,” AND “L” RHINESTONES AND TWO RHINESTONE BUCKLES TO ADD A TOUCH OF GLAMOUR TO THIS SEASON’S MUSTHAVE FOOTWEAR.

FASHION & CREATIVE DIRECTOR ADRIENNE FAUROTE PHOTOGRAPHY MARK SQUIRES

FIT FOR A KING

LORO PIANA IS REDEFINING THE VALUE OF PREMIUM LUXURY WITH ITS NEW AUTHENTICITY AND TRACEABILITY INITIATIVE CERTIFIED BY THE AURA BLOCKCHAIN CONSORTIUM.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

Loro Piana is the epitome of an “if you know, you know” type of luxury brand. It is a brand dedicated to quintessential quality and unparalleled excellence;thus, when one invests in a Loro Piana piece, one understands its inherent value, ultimately developing an emotional connection to that piece.

Timed to the highly anticipated opening of its new Palo Alto store, Loro Piana revealed its latest initiative with the Aura Blockchain Consortium, a group founded with the mission of authenticity, responsible sourcing, and sustainability in a secure digital format within the luxury community. Loro Piana’s new authenticity and traceability service allows its clientele to fully immerse themselves in the intricate world of the company’s production of its most precious fibers, including The Gift of Kings.

“Loro Piana is a love story,” explains Giulio Bergamaschi, the strategic missions director at Loro Piana. “We are in love with the fibers that we produce at Loro Piana — one of those being The Gift of Kings, our dearest fiber. It is the thinnest wool in the world from the merino sheep, measuring at just 12 microns (for reference, our hair is 60 microns), and took over 30 years to perfect.” In fact, The Gift of Kings got its name from kings in Holland, England, and France who were gifted the world’s most delicate fibers as luxurious, honorable gifts.

Today, Loro Piana gives the gift of traceability to its client. “We achieve this emotional sensation of owning a Loro Piana piece by controlling the value chain, from fiber selection and [creation] to elevating the fibers into a masterpiece. At the same time as we control the chain and innovation, we are enhancing and preserving nature,” notes Bergamaschi. Using a QR code to integrate the blockchain into Loro Piana’s rich heritage of storytelling allows clients to be a part of the journey in understanding the steps of production, to have the opportunity for authentication services and ownership, and ultimately to transmit the know-how to the next generation.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF LORO PIANA

Top: CHANEL High Jewelry Rising Star earrings in white gold, diamonds, pink sapphires, and blue sapphires, price available upon request; available at select CHANEL boutiques nationwide and 800-550-0005

Middle: CHANEL High Jewelry Pink Sunset ring in yellow gold, diamonds, pink sapphires, yellow sapphires, orange garnets, and pink spinels, price available upon request; available at select CHANEL boutiques nationwide and 800-550-0005

Bottom: CHANEL High Jewelry Lucky Star ring in yellow gold, diamonds, yellow sapphires, black spinels, lacquer, and enamel, price available upon request; available at select CHANEL boutiques nationwide and 800-550-0005

CITY of stars

To celebrate the reopening of its iconic Beverly Hills boutique, Chanel has released an exclusive high jewelry capsule collection called Beverly Hills that pays homage to Gabrielle Chanel’s a nity with Hollywood and the sun and star motifs that served as a focal point for her high jewelry designs. The collection sparkles with four pieces that reveal Chanel’s connection to the “City of Stars,” including the Rising Stars earrings (with diamond stars adorned with pink and blue sapphires and ending with two rose-cut kite diamonds) that embody the joie de vivre of lavish 1930s Hollywood soirées and the Lucky Star double ring, which is a nod to the iconic Walk of Fame celebrating Hollywood’s legendary stars.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE

LV Volt One pendant, yellow gold and diamonds

LV Volt One pendant, yellow gold and diamond

LV Volt One pendant, white gold and diamond

LV Volt One ring, yellow gold and diamond

Louis Vuitton has just released stunning new pieces in the LV Volt Fine Jewelry collection that further serve as symbols of the universal vocabulary within the Louis Vuitton brand. First imagined in 2020 by the Maison’s artistic director for jewelry and watches, Francesca Amfitheatrof, the collection continues to evolve, pushing stereotypical jewelry boundaries and ultimately creating versatile, everyday pieces. Conceived as a leitmotif, the signature “L” and “V” intertwine their clean lines to create an abstract and architectural motif in which the two initials become the empowering graphic language used throughout the collection.

Amfitheatrof has reimagined iconic pieces within the collection, like the LV Volt Play bracelets, which now are featured in two sizes in 18-karat yellow gold and as interchangeable bracelets with an innovative braid of sparkling yellow-gold threads with red or black polyamide fibers. The collection also introduces pieces now set with diamonds on the pendants and ear studs in white or yellow gold, as well as a vocabulary of new shapes and handpolished indentations in the precious metal that echo the shape of the iconic LV initials.

BY: ADRIENNE FAUROTE MODEL PHOTOGRAPHY: JEAN-BAPTISTE MONDINO STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY: PHILIPPE LACOMBE

LV Volt One earring, yellow gold and diamonds

LV Volt Curb Chain bracelet, large model, yellow gold

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2023 Range Rover SV

Landy rides again.

BY TIM LAPPEN

LET’S START BY CLEARING UP A FEW THINGS: THE COMPANY’S NAME is Land Rover, not Range Rover, and it has been building virtually indestructible vehicles since . According to the company, the frst Land Rover was designed using a stick to draw an outline of the vehicle in the sand on the beach no doubt explaining the “svelte profle” of the earliest models . This British workhorse made a name for itself with a number of overland ventures, typically with lots of things shovels, extra fuel, tarps, and innumerable other essentials lashed to its fanks.

The Range Rover model was introduced to the Land Rover lineup in 0, but it wasn’t formally introduced to the U.S. until the late 0s. Cars brought to America before then were “gray market” cars that weren’t really authorized to be here. It’s hard to believe, but those early versions were very utilitarian, with vinyl and plastic interiors and generally made to be washed out with a garden hose

The company started as part of the Rover Company. It was then ac uired by British Leyland Motor Corporation, BM , and ord before Tata Motors of India bought aguar Land Rover in 200 .

Land Rover still makes its basic Land Rover vehicles, though there are several iterations of them today. But the most luxurious vehicles in its lineup are the Range Rovers. I am pleased to tell you here about one of the most luxurious Range Rovers around: the Range Rover S from Land Rover’s Special ehicle Operations group , which I had the absolute pleasure of borrowing for much of my trip to the most recent Monterey Car Week, including my time at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

One thing’s for sure: the new Range Rover is about as sleek as they come. It resembles the 0s version of the Land Rover as much as the frst human life slithering out of the miasma swamp resembles on raper on Madison Avenue. It’s available in the standard and extended wheelbase both have 23 horsepower and hit 0- 0 mph in about . seconds, though the extended wheelbase is about inches longer and can be ftted with seating for seven people .

The frst thing you notice is that the door handles now sit fush with the doors. Along with the clean-line design of the body panels front, aft, side, and top, it seems that a wind tunnel study mandated that even the smallest protrusion would have to be eliminated.

Next is the stance. The car sits tall about 3 inches and proud, on wheels that are available up to 23” all the better to ford the nearest stream or traverse a damp Starbucks parking lot . The larger wheels add a perfect balance to the tall body, and even the wheel well arches are a good size, allowing the Range Rover to display its great proportions.

Open the driver’s door and prepare to be impressed. Leather, leather everywhere, with a great dash design that is much more luxury car-like than what you’d fnd in a truck. In fact, that’s the main thing that comes to mind: it’s a lot more like an elegant car than a utility vehicle, notwithstanding its impressive of-

road cred, which allows it to climb hills which are improbably steep a few years ago, a Range Rover climbed the steps of the awesome Heaven’s Gate in China, an incline with a reputed -degree angle and then proceed with e ual surefootedness on the descent. The advertised wading depth is a hefty 3 feet when the words “atmospheric river” are part of your weather forecast, you will appreciate that metric . The clearances permitted by the angles of approach how the front of the vehicle clears a hill when frst starting a climb and departure how the tail of the vehicle clears the hill it’s about to fnish descending are impressive, too, at 2 inches and 22.3 inches, respectively unheard of in vehicles made for street use. And when set to of road, the clearances allowed by the approach and departure angles increase impressively to 3 . inches and 2 inches, respectively. If you are concerned about your ability to navigate a steep descent, no problem — choose the driving mode “Hill escent Control” and let the car choose the acceleration and, more importantly, the braking amounts to maintain optimum control.

Speaking of of-road chops, the Range Rover has a lot of tricks it can play with its suspension, traction, power, and transmission ranges. Of course, you can change ride height, which is great when you want to lower the car to let people in or out or load cargo or raise the car when driving of road. You can also choose various settings to make the ride softer or frmer. The transmission ofers settings from comfort to sport and a few in between, which is convenient for driving in snowy or icy conditions. And some settings, such as “ ynamic Mode,” simultaneously adjust suspension, throttle response, transmission shift points, and even the responsiveness of the steering.

ith a base price of 20 , 00 for the standard wheelbase Range Rover 22 , 00 for the long wheelbase model , the price is up there with the competition — Bentley Bentayga, Lamborghini Urus, Aston Martin B , and their ilk all have versions priced similarly. Ticking the order boxes on a standard wheelbase Range Rover to make it “nicely appointed” can lead to a sticker price north of 2 ,000, but that would include items like laminate acoustic glass to make the cabin uieter while driving , fancier paint, special wheels, and more. By the way, if you really want to hit the stratosphere in terms of price, go for one of the Range Rover S Carmel ditions, which I saw unveiled at Pebble Beach — they are gorgeous and priced at 3 ,000, though buyers were invited to purchase them at Range Rover dealers, so you’re probably too late to get one now.

I loved my time with the high-end Landy and was happy with every driving condition I encountered. I was very pleasantly surprised by how uiet and elegant it was, in addition to its copious amounts of power, excellent handling, and great braking. Land Rover’s decision to have the Range Rover extend into the luxury space was a good move, and they’ve done a great job of building a vehicle that is well up to the challenge.

2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS

The leader of the (battery) pack.

BY TIM LAPPEN

LIK S RAL OTH R AUTOMAK RS, M RC S-B N HAS experimented with electric cars, typically by changing the power plants in some of their gasoline-driven cars, and that’s worked out fne I am looking at you, B-Class lectric . hile these were good cars, they didn’t wholly embrace the electrifcation thing: there were no diferentiating looks or special technology to take advantage of the paradigm shift coming with the end of the internal combustion engine IC .

Things are diferent now with the arrival of the sub-brand to denote which vehicles are driven only by electrons. (Note that there already are reports that the “ ” prefx will disappear as soon as their electrifed vehicles outsell gas- and diesel-powered ones. Seemingly all of a sudden, we have eight sedans and fve SU s:

3 0 Sedan: MSRP , 00; 30 -mile range; 0- 0 mph in .2 seconds

3 0 Matic Sedan: MSRP , 00; 2 0-mile range; 0- 0 mph in .0 seconds

00 Matic Sedan: MSRP , 00; 2 0-mile range; 0- 0 mph in . seconds

AMG Sedan: MSRP 0 , 00; 22 -mile range; 0- 0 mph in 3.2 seconds

S 0 Sedan: MSRP 0 , 00; 3 0-mile range; 0- 0 mph in . seconds

S 0 Matic Sedan: MSRP 0 , 00; 3 0-mile range; 0- 0 mph in .3 seconds

S 0 Matic Sedan: MSRP 2 , 0; 3 0-mile range; 0- 0 mph in . seconds

AMG S Sedan: MSRP , 00; 2 -mile range; 0- 0 mph in 3. seconds

B 300 Matic SU : MSRP , 00; 2 3-mile range; 0- 0 mph in .0 seconds

B 3 0 Matic SU : MSRP ,0 0; 22 -mile range; 0- 0 mph in .0 seconds

S 0 SU : MSRP 0 , 00; 30 -mile range; 0- 0 mph in . seconds

S 0 Matic SU : MSRP 0 , 00; 2 -mile range; 0- 0 mph in . seconds

S 0 Matic SU : MSRP 2 , 0; 2 -mile range; 0- 0 mph in . seconds

Also note that, reportedly, there are plans for an EQ G-Class to arrive some time next year.

As you can see, the folks at Mercedes-Benz have thoughtfully used the same nomenclature for their e-cars so that “E” and “S” are being carried over to help denote the relative sizes and luxury of their various EQ-mobiles. They’ve also kept a distinctively Mercedes-Benz look for the sedans. Of course, the grilles are diferent since the electric motors don’t need cooling like their IC brethren. The EQ’s grille area is a stylish panel that looks both modern and traditional and incorporates distinctive lighting.

Luckily for me, this article is about the AMG version of the S-EQS, which was “mine” for a week I am not sure whether an electric car can be called the “bad boy model,” but if it could, this would be Mercedes-Benz’s candidate.

irst of all, I need to mention that this car has horsepower and 00 pound-feet of torque (amped up, so to speak, with the “Race Start” option, to horsepower and 2 pound-feet . Let those stats sink in. This clearly is not your grandparents’ Leaf or Prius, but you knew that already after you saw the acceleration metric of 3. seconds, which portends stoplight grand prix victories over most cars, even when many are in the “sports car” category. True, the top speed of this AMG is electronically limited to mph, but that velocity is still fast enough to get you arrested on virtually any road in the U.S. Other than bragging rights, though, what does a top speed north of 200 mph get you, anyway hat I like about the AMG S is its unapologetic acceptance that it is a high-tech vehicle. Clearly, it’s apparent when you open the driver’s door and see a dashboard glass Mercedes-Benz calls it a “Hyperscreen” that seamlessly overlays three separate displays behind one -inch clear glass cover, so the efect is terrifc. The three display zones are the driver’s display which, as you would expect, contains the information typically shown to a driver, like speed, range, etc. ; the center display which is the car’s infotainment, including the audio choices, navigation, and the like ; and the passenger-focused display, which allows the front-seat occupant to choose from an array of options. (This display has a static look if there’s no front passenger.

As is typical of many high-end cars these days, the suspension has a number of adjustable settings, and since the car rides on air bellows at each wheel, it has a handful of adjustments, from cushy to performance. The air bellows system also helps smooth out bumps and potholes automatically thanks to sensors that continually read the road. They also lower the car automatically at speeds above about mph to reduce aerodynamic drag, allowing the car to drive farther on less electricity than would otherwise be the case.

The EQS models all have rear-wheel steering, which is very useful when parking and with lane changes as it efectively makes the car drive and handle as if it’s shorter than it actually is. (Mercedes-Benz touts it as allowing an S-Class car to be as manageable as a compact car, which is especially noticeable when making a U-turn.

My time with the AMG S was shorter than I wanted, which I take as a good thing since wanting to keep a car longer is a good metric for its desirability. The look, ft, and fnish of the AMG S are superb, and the performance, especially for an S-Class sedan, is remarkable. I predict that this will be a big seller, as the car provides Mercedes-Benz’s well-known quality in a brand-new package, one which will allow former IC S-Class owners to feel right at home and allow new adopters to truly enjoy both the luxury and the performance.

SPACE ODYSSEY

To mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Vuitton, La Fabrique du Temps has created a timepiece inspired by the limitless discovery of space.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

LOUIS VUITTON CONTINUES ITS BICENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY celebration by releasing a brand-new timepiece: the Tambour Jacquemart Minute Repeater 200th Anniversary. A watch synonymous with the timelessness of the fashion Maison, the Tambour ac uemart Minute Repeater is inspired by the infnite wonders of space. “This new Tambour Jacquemart Minute Repeater is the tribute that La Fabrique du Temps wanted to pay to Louis Vuitton,” notes Michel Navas, master watchmaker at La Fabrique du Temps. “The mechanical masterpiece explores the journey theme, our great Maison’s core expertise. It’s an odyssey comparable to that of Louis uitton in contemporary fne watchmaking.”

From the inside out, this Tambour radiates elements of outer space, from its futuristic design and complexities to the space storytelling that sits within the dial. Designed as a work of art for the wrist, the dial features a white-gold moving spaceship and miniature planets — both sculpted by engraver Dick Steenman — set against the backdrop of an intricate painting by Anita Porchet of the modern-day space journey. “In order to enhance the relief and depth of space, Porchet combined several techniques such as enamel miniature painting to portray the imaginary planet, opaque and transparent enamels in the nebulae surrounding the stars, [and] antique spangles making the space sky twinkle,” reveals Navas. In addition, the dial is surrounded by the Tambour’s iconic white gold and titanium case, which boasts an impressive 46.8 millimeters, giving a subtle nod to the space capsule and astronaut’s helmet.

The Tambour Jacquemart Minute Repeater is a true masterpiece of horology with its intricate design and impressive complications. In its Geneva workshop, Louis Vuitton created and assembled the hand-wound LV200 caliber, which is at the heart of the timepiece and consists of 480 components, marrying the jacquemart function with a cathedral gong minute repeater. In fact, the French term “jacquemart” refers to a mechanical fgure that strikes a bell; thus, on the dial of this Tambour, nine jacquemarts step in. With the push of a button, the rocket takes of, revealing diamond passengers in its cockpit; the planets spin while the Monogram fower rotation is followed by the movement of two shooting stars — a moment that transcends Louis Vuitton into space. The movement can also be admired from the back of the case through sapphire crystal revealing the movement components, colored in the same blue as the dial.

And while this timepiece honors the visionary and founder of the Maison, it also launches the timepiece into the 21st century, with Jean Arnault at the helm of leadership.

SKY HIGH

Grand Seiko unveils two new Caliber 9S 25th Anniversary limited editions inspired by the skies of Mount Iwate.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

TO CELEBRATE THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS CALIBER 9S, Grand Seiko released two new timepieces that sport the same case design and diameter as the original watch that housed the 9S movement: the SBGH311 and the SBGR325.

When Caliber 9S debuted in 1998, it was synonymous with Grand Seiko’s unwavering dedication to the pursuit of high accuracy and boundary-pushing technological advancements in watchmaking. Ushering a new era for the brand’s mechanical watchmaking, Caliber 9S set a new precedent.

Throughout the last two decades, the original Caliber 9S has evolved into a series of movements with diferent functions, featuring new alloys for both the main and balance springs and MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems) engineering, which allows critical components to be manufactured to a tolerance of one-thousandth of a millimeter. Ultimately, these evolutions became the platform on which Grand Seiko mechanical movements are built, leading to the creation of the revolutionary Caliber 9SA5 in 2020.

Adhering to the Grand Seiko design ethos, both of the new timepieces draw inspiration from nature — specifcally, the varying elements of the skies over Mount Iwate. The SBGH311 features a textured dial that portrays the density

of the clouds through a sleek, gray monochromatic look. Through the transparent sapphire crystal caseback, the Grand Seiko emblem is revealed; it is set into the titanium oscillating weight, whose color is achieved by an anodic oxidation process exclusively designed to mimic the deepblue sky above the sea of clouds that surrounds Mount Iwate’s peak. Inside, the timepiece is equipped with the Hi-Beat 36000 automatic mechanical Caliber 9S85, handassembled by the highly trained craftsmen and women of the Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi; it has an average accuracy rate of +5 to -3 seconds per day and delivers a power reserve of 55 hours.

In contrast to the SBGH311, the SBGR325 radiates with a vibrant light-blue dial representing the clear skies of Mount Iwate. But similar to the SBGH311, this timepiece also features the seconds hand in a cobalt blue and the Grand Seiko logo in a gold color, commemorating the 9S movement. On the back, you can fnd the oscillating weight in the signature Grand Seiko blue color created by the same anodic oxidation process as the former. Finally, the timepiece is powered by Caliber 9S65, which has an average daily rate of +5 to -3 seconds per day and a three-day power reserve.

HAUTE COMPLICATION

Introducing the new Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300/400G in white gold.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

NEAR THE END OF 2022, PATEK PHILIPPE RELEASED FOUR new grand complications on the heels of its other jawdropping Nautilus release. The latest grand complications continue to showcase Patek Philippe’s unparalleled craftsmanship in blending haute horology and haute joaillerie to create the ultimate time masterpieces. Setting the bar incredibly high as the most complicated wristwatch in Patek Philippe’s repertoire, the Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300/400G radiates in a white gold Haute Joaillerie iteration with over 400 (409, to be exact) 31.35-carat, baguette-cut diamonds and an invisible setting.

Inside, the timepiece is powered by the manually wound mechanical movement: Caliber 300 GS AL 36-750 QIS FUS IRM. Marrying the worlds of precious diamonds with mechanical sophistication, this Grandmaster features 20 complications;

among those are fve chiming modes, including two patented world exclusives: an alarm with a time strike and a date repeater. The double-faced reversible case features a patented rotation mechanism allowing the wearer to choose which dial — the time or calendar side — is visible.

There’s no denying that this is an exquisite timepiece. The dial on the time side is designed in a sleek, ebony black opaline with Breguet numerals and a hand-guilloched hobnail pattern. lip the watch, and on the calendar side, you will also fnd an ebony black opaline dial with 18-karat solid gold dial plates. The 49.4-millimeter white gold case is set with 387 baguette-cut diamonds, with 22 baguette-cut diamonds dancing around the bezel. The piece is ftted with a sophisticated alligator leather strap to further complement the sparkle of the diamonds and the depth of the ebony black dial.

EVERY MOMENT MATTERS

Glashütte Original expands its Pano Collection with the new PanoMaticCalendar, making history for the brand as its first annual calendar.

BY GABRIEL PESSOA

GLASHÜTTE ORIGINAL’S NEW PANOMATICCALENDAR IS designed to celebrate both the great and small victories in life. The latest creation from the German luxury watchmaker is dedicated to the special moments, whether they are the great and small highlights or the extraordinary and everyday encounters.

Glashütte Original presents the new PanoMaticCalendar in an elegant yet original manner, with modern mechanics, as it introduces a new movement and complication for the Pano Collection. The 2-millimeter model is ofered in two styles: red gold with a silver opaline dial and ftted with a brown alligator leather strap or a limited edition in platinum e uipped with a skeletonized galvanic black dial that is paired with a matching strap .

The German watchmaker’s latest timepiece presents a new manufactory movement developed in-house,

celebrating its premiere in two versions at once: as Caliber 92-09 in the red gold version and as Caliber 92-10 in the partially skeletonized platinum model. Both movements are plated in rhodium — the limited edition is particularly striking as the galvanization coats it in an elegant shade of black. Whatever its appearance, the new automatic movement serves as a testament to the brand’s commitment to modern mechanics.

The retrograde month display combines contemporary design with complex mechanics. It can be easily set, just like the date, via the crown. In the heart of the watch, the month wheel rests on a ball bearing, ensuring reduced friction and, thus, in the long run, proving the timepiece can survive all of life’s moments.

AVIATION LEGACY

Longines launches the new Longines Pilot Majetek.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

LONGINES IS A WATCHMAKING COMPANY WITH AN UNPARALLELED heritage. A brand long committed to the sophistication of performance as well as an evolving elegance, Longines has been synonymous with ofcial timekeeping in the world’s most prestigious sporting events. In that same pioneering spirit, aviation has been in Longines’ DNA for more than 100 years, and to celebrate its connection to aviation and its pilot’s watch, the 1935 Longines Majetek Reference 3582, the watchmaker released the new Longines Pilot Majetek.

Taking inspiration from the frst Majetek, a military watch used by Czechoslovakian pilots during World War II, the new Longines Pilot Majetek has maintained some of the original’s key elements. The timepiece features the same distinctive Arabic numerals as the original, but it also has new, streamlined luminescent baton hands and incorporates modern design elements, like the larger case size of 43 millimeters. In this case, we think bigger is better. On the

outside of the enlarged, cushion-shaped steel case at o’clock, there is a ftted commemorative plate marked “1935,” a nod to the year the original was manufactured. Another noteworthy update: on the 1935 model, the bezel and crystal with the marker rotated as a unit, but on the new model, the fuorescent “starting time indicator” is displayed under the sapphire glass, from which it is independent, and above the dial. The sapphire crystal glass is fxed in order to adhere to the new case’s water resistance of 00 meters. The dial itself is quite stunning, with the contrast between the matte black dial and the white Arabic numerals coated with Super-LumiNova old radium highlighted by the railway minute marker, ensuring ultimate legibility. At the heart of the timepiece beats the exclusive Longines L 3. caliber, equipped with a magnetically resistant silicon balance spring. In addition, the movement has a power reserve of up to 72 hours, keeping accurate time even when not worn for a few days.

CELEBRATES

GRAMMY AWARD WINNER BLACK EYED PEAS AT KATSUYA HOLLYWOOD

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ON MARCH 7, HAUTE LIVING AND COGNAC BRAND LOUIS XIII greeted six-time Grammy Award winner Black Eyed Peas at Katsuya Hollywood in celebration of the group’s Haute Living cover. On a night full of joy, guests experienced a delectable four-course meal and witnessed the love and togetherness of the famous group. BEP members will.i.am, Taboo, and Apl.de.Ap each gave an impassioned speech that highlighted the importance of friendship and love. Alongside them, J. Rey Soul, the newest member of the group, celebrated the same ambitions and joy that the group so evidently radiates. The Black Eyed Peas enthusiastically cheered Champagne Telmont some of them actually grew up with Telmont investor Leonardo iCaprio and Romain Pianet, representing the bubbly brand, was uick to toast them back with a beautiful speech highlighting the group’s many accomplishments. The Peas then thanked Haute Media Group for leading in love. The musical group was then gifted with a painting by renowned South African artist and entrepreneur Johnathan Schultz that used the members’ likenesses to form a diamond. To wrap up the expressions of gratitude, Louis XIII Brand Ambassador Wayne Chang toasted the group’s legendary greatness, and Polo Molina, the BEP’s manager and childhood classmate, also spoke. Following that, the entire party began chanting “The Peas! The Peas!” in support of the talented musicians. As the night came to an end, smiles, laughs, and stories were shared; food was devoured; and bellies were full. Siphonysta also gifted the Black yed Peas with beautiful luxury cofee makers.

1. Radmila Lolly and will.i.am

2. The luxury Siphonysta coffee machine gifted to the Black Eyed Peas

3. Apl.de.Ap, will.i.am, Haute Media Group Senior Vice President April Donelson, Haute Living Editor-in-Chief Laura Schreffler, Sampriti Bhattacharyya, and Taboo

4. Champagne Telmont

5. J. Rey Soul and Johnathan Schultz

6. Schreffler, Schultz, and Romain Pianet

7. Bhattacharyya, Donelson, J. Rey Soul, and Schreffler

PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOE CHUNG

NFL GREAT CHARLES WOODSON ANNOUNCED AS HAUTE WINE SOCIETY’S NEWEST AMBASSADOR DURING SUPER BOWL LVII

HAUTE LIVING ’S HAUTE WINE SOCIETY HAS A BRAND-NEW ambassador in NFL great Charles Woodson. The news about the Pro Football Hall of Famer, Heisman Trophy winner, and Super Bowl champion — who played 18 seasons in the NFL with the then-Oakland Raiders and the Green Bay Packers — was announced during an intimate gathering at the W Scottsdale powered by Navier and artist Johnathan Schultz. During the event, where Woodson’s Intercept Wines and Woodson Bourbon Whiskey were exclusively served, Haute Living ditor-in-Chief Laura Schre er announced oodson’s ambassadorship before revealing that there was a special surprise in store. Schultz then unveiled a special painting called “I Am Who I Am,” which was made with 23-karat gold and featured the lion from Woodson’s wine logo. Schultz spoke about how Woodson forged his own path and pursued his goals with courage and grace. Then Sampriti Bhattacharyya, CEO of Navier — a company focused on sustainable watercraft — shared a few words echoing how Navier, like Woodson, was building the future. Attendees at the intimate, powerful evening included Dr. Jay Arora; Taylor Reed, the CEO and founder of Massif Wealth Systems; Alexander Rhua; Laura Rackley; Whitney Corbin, who runs NFL legend Warrick Dunn’s foundation; and Olivia Schonewise of O’Neill Vintners & Distillers.

1. Charles Woodson poses with his Haute Wine & Spirits cover

2. Navier CEO Sampriti Bhattacharyya, Woodson, Haute Living’s Editor-in-Chief Laura Schreffler, and Haute Media Group Senior Vice President April Donelson

3. Woodson views custom-made painting “I Am Who I Am” by Johnathan Schultz

4. Woodson shows off his Intercept wine

5. The evening was powered by Navier

PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOE CHUNG