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ROB LOWE BARES IT ALL

THERE WAS ONE THING ROB LOWE HADN’T DONE IN HIS FOUR-DECADE CAREER … UNTIL NOW, THAT IS.

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— and many others — are about to see Rob Lowe in a new and very surprising way. Naked, vulnerable, raw. But mostly, you know, naked. Before you raise an eyebrow and caustically say, “Didn’t you do your homework, woman? Rob Lowe has done the birthday suit thing before!” (several times, in fact, in the 1986 comedy About Last Night… and again, more recently, in the 2011 thriller I Melt With You), let me say you have not seen him naked in this way. And by “this way,” I mean literally and figuratively, weirdly and wonderfully, arms out, face tipped up, and saluting the sun with everything he has.

Lowe’s first “sun’s out, buns out” moment in 12 years is for a project that hits incredibly close to home: the new Netflix series Unstable, which he created, developed, produced, and stars in alongside his youngest son, John Owen “Johnny” Lowe. In Unstable, Lowe the elder, newly 59 as of St. Patrick’s Day, plays universally admired, eccentric, narcissist-adjacent biotech entrepreneur Ellis Dragon, a man who makes it his mission to make the world a better place. But when the series begins, Ellis is a little lost. He’s grieving the death of his wife, the one person who kept his head-in-theclouds, dreamer self securely tethered to the physical world. He’s spiraling, and so his strict personal assistant, Anna, played by Sian Clifford of Fleabag fame, turn to the only other person in the world who can bring him back to earth: his estranged son, Jackson (played by John Owen, with some authentic art-imitating-life casting).

I watched the entire first season — which debuts on March 30 — in a day, gobbling up its quirky, addictive, comedic bites like chocolate bonbons, in stitches from the very first scene, when Lowe shows off his best Saturday Night Fever dance moves. The supporting characters are great, too, including a group of horny scientists and Fred Armisen’s needy therapist, whom Ellis kidnaps and holds hostage in his basement. Without knowing what to expect, I should have realized that, of course, the series would be hilarious. For as handsome as he is, Lowe is funny, and he’s at his best when poking fun at his own good looks and stardom, neither of which he takes very seriously and both of which he brandishes like the best of comedic weapons. But as they say, there is strength in numbers. Together, Lowe and his son are a united force to be reckoned with. In fact, it was because John Owen so consistently mocked his father loudly and proudly on Instagram that the show came to be in the first place: the world at large found their interactions to be irresistible.

“The genesis of [the series’ creation] was that Johnny had been trolling me on my social media platforms, being very funny and very mean. It was not a bit, not a comedy thing; it was just something he always did. All of my boys have always taken the piss out of me,” Lowe explains fondly, continuing, “But Johnny was doing it on social media, and it started getting attention, to the extent that Good Morning America, Jimmy Kimmel, The Ellen DeGeneres Show — all of these shows started picking up on it and requesting interviews about the relationship I have with my son on the internet. And so [Johnny] came to me and said, ‘People are interested in this. I wonder if there’s a show in there somehow.’ Because it’s very rare when the audience asks for something — studios spend millions of dollars trying to figure out what the audience wants — and we wanted to figure out how to do it. So we came up to these characters and teamed up with [Emmy-nominated writer and producer] Victor Fresco — who is really the only adult in the room — who was able to make it much more accessible.”

Lowe knew what he didn’t want the show to be about, and that was a start. “I didn’t want to do a reality show about our relationship, or play a thinly veiled version of myself, like Larry David did so well with Curb Your Enthusiasm. I was like, What are they really responding to? And I came up with that people were responding to a known figure, with a son who sees that person just as ‘Dad’ and is frustrated by his dad as every regular person is with their own parents. The known figure had to be a little oblivious ― a benevolent narcissist who was maybe slightly out of touch with the real world. That was the stew of the soup,” he explains.

So Ellis Dragon, a man more likely to bathe in a vat of glitter than breathe fire, was born. In Lowe’s capable hands, he is both a caricature and not: a guy you can easily picture going to Burning Man, taking ayahuasca to discover the meaning of life, realizing he could have done it better, and immediately booking himself on a mushroom retreat at Joshua Tree with Elon Musk.

It’s a delight to watch Lowe go all in and totally commit himself to the role. He is fully realized in minutes: we’re first introduced to his character on magazine covers boldly emblazoned with headlines such as “Can this man save the world?” and “Ellis Dragon wants to f#ck plastic.” When we meet Ellis himself, he is in tears watching a YouTube video of a dog being pulled out of an icy lake, blubbering “It’s just so beautiful.” Minutes later, he’s in his underwear, dancing around his Malibu pad, the Pacific Ocean his backyard. He’s moving and shaking to Scatman John’s infectious “Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop)” — his routine one that combines Hugh Grant’s jazz hands in Love Actually, Tom Cruise’s Risky Business sock slide, Chris Kattan/Will Ferrell’s A Night at the Roxbury head shakes, and something that’s purely his own. Whatever references he pulled, the most important thing is that he’s so obviously enjoying himself (or committed to making it look as if he is) —though it did take him a beat to get into the groove. “I was not looking forward to it,” he admits. “They had a choreographer and all that — but I was like, You know what, man, let me turn the music on and just do my thing, because it’s not supposed to be good. If I had to actually dance, if I had to do Black Swan, that would be something else. If I had to be John Travolta, that would be an unmitigated disaster. But lame, funny dancing I can handle.”

When I tell him he nailed it and that the audience would feel the obvious joy he brings to the scene, he smiles and notes, “You’ve got to commit. That is one thing I don’t have a problem with. The thing about comedy is that you just have to swing for the fences and not worry about where the ball is going to land.”

An apt choice of words, I think, especially given the aforementioned episode’s nude scene. “I’m always more willing to do things in comedy that I would never consider doing in drama,” he confides. “I’m up for anything. Being game, as they say, is the whole battle. [The writers] were like, ‘What about if you’re naked in the middle of your office?’ and I was like, ‘I believe the character would get naked in his office, for sure.’ That being said, it was definitely one of those things where I was like, Maybe six months ago I should have lightened up on the Häagen-Dazs, but it is what it is.”

It is great, especially because this particular scene takes place during daylight hours. Ellis is interrupted from his midday nudity by Anna, who has come to ask her boss a professional question. Shocked (and also not), she demands he cover himself up. When he’s ready for her to be out of his hair, he asks her to leave, sweetly and sadly saying, “Can you excuse me please? I’d like to be naked again and feel the cold air on my forlorn genitalia.” I mean. Comedic gold

Outside of these two scenes, which Lowe knew would only further showcase his wonderfully quirky character, he had carte blanche to create Ellis and his world exactly the way he wanted to — which is a bit of a rarity in Hollywood. “The only limitations we have storytelling-wise is that we always need to hit the very small overlap between outlandish, the world-is-your-oyster possibilities, and the reality of grounding it so that it doesn’t become a complete cartoon and render Ellis totally unrelatable,” he notes.

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“SOMETIMES I THINK HUMILITY IS OVERRATED.”

He’s both confident and hopeful that Ellis will resonate with Netflix fans, even if it’s a slow burn. “I mean, Parks and Recreation [which he starred in] was famously ‘meh’ for the first two years, and then it found its footing. It just took them longer than normal to earn the right to be as funny as they were eventually able to,” Lowe says. Of course he hopes that the show will return for a second season not just because it’s his and he loves it, but because “the possibilities are endless: Ellis could be hanging out at the International Space Station or living in a mud hut in Papua New Guinea. He’s capable of anything, and that’s so rare to have in a character.”

In as much as fans will love seeing the wacky and wonderful ways Ellis evolves, they’re going to relish seeing the similarities between Lowe and his new character. Like his free-spirited alter ego, Lowe says that he is “interested in the world, interested in people, very curious, very energetic, very positive” but that what they’ll fall for most of all will be that interaction between father and son that initially won over the World Wide Web.

“Even I get caught up in it,” he confesses. “When I was editing and watching an episode back, seeing the real father-son stuff hits very close to the bone. It’s the kind of stuff you could never have if you weren’t actually father and son. And there’s something wonderfully voyeuristic about it, about picking the spots where I go, Is he really saying that to me, Rob, dad, or is he saying that to me as Jackson, in character?”

The easy part was that Ellis would most definitely give the same kind of ‘dad’ advice Lowe would give to both of his boys: John Owen and eldest son Matthew Edward. “All of Ellis’ advice to Jackson would be my advice, but the blown-up, on steroids, comedic version of it, like when I’m telling him to engage his core or asking him what’s up with his hair or outfits. It’s a great mixture of authentically real and also wonderfully blown out of proportion.” And the best part of the show? That would be getting to show his kid the ropes, but as an equal. “Working with Johnny is great on so many levels. As a father, it’s an indescribable feeling. Look: since the beginning of time, dads have always wanted their kids to follow in their footsteps and go into the family business, whether that’s a law practice, a doctor’s practice, a plumber, or a shopkeeper you name it carrying on the family business is an American tradition, in a way. So, I love that part of it, but as a creator-actor-producer, to have a partner like that who also happens to be my son is amazing because we share the same brain when it comes to all things creative. We have the same sense of humor, we respond to the same things comedically, we’re irked by the same things so if any issues come up on any given day, particularly when I’m doing two shows at once like I am now, I know that when I’m not there the show is in as good hands as it would be if I was there, and probably even better because he brings the one thing that I can’t to the table and that’s the vision of youth,” Lowe explains.

The true beauty of it is that this happy mixture is his, and right now, the sky is the limit; the possibilities for expansion and creation are endless. “Think about it like you’re building your dream house: a lot of times, you come in and your house is a remodel, and that’s what acting is like. When I signed on to 9-1-1: Lone Star, it was a remodel; they wrote this part, and they cast me, and it’s good, but I didn’t design it. This time, I’m designing, so I might as well design what I want, and what I wanted was a largerthan-life, genius-slash-idiot man-child who is completely unaware of how he comes off,” Lowe shares, adding, “John Owen would be the first to tell you that I have all of those elements in my own personal life.” He pauses and grins. “He also says the best acting I’ve done on the show is that I’ve changed my hairstyle.”

Hey, you’ve got to give the people what they want, right?

Rob Lowe is sitting in his trailer on the Fox Studio lot in Century City on a break from filming 9-1-1: Lone Star, his Jack Russell terrier, Oscar, perched above his head like an extremely fluffy hairpiece. “Just keep talking,” he tells me in hushed tones. “I want to take his picture, and he hates his picture being taken.”

When Oscar foils Lowe’s attempts at a cute family photo for the umpteenth time during our February Zoom, he gives up. “I’m gonna brag for a second,” he says. “I’m going to show you where I was this weekend.”

He holds his phone close to the screen to show a picture of him riding a monster wave. It appears as if he were surfing Pipeline in Hawaii, but he tells me the shot was snapped much closer to home, at the Kelly Slater Wave Co. Surf Ranch in Lemoore, California.

I squint at the photo, tell him it looks cool, and raise an eyebrow. “Was that a humble brag?” I ask.

He smiles. “Ah, to be humble,” he says. “Sometimes I think humility is overrated.” (Which, sidebar here, is totally a line that needs to appear in the second season of Unstable.)

Lowe tells me about this weekend diversion — one that he really didn’t have time for but went for anyway. “It’s one of the most technically challenging waves in the world, and I was one of the oldest guys there,” he admits.

I snort at him. He knows what he looks like, and “old” would not be the adjective anyone would use to describe Rob Lowe. Which I say.

His response: “People always ask, ‘What is it about you that makes you remain so youthful?’ And the answer is not genetics, although my dad does look young too. It’s the inquisitive, curious spirit I was blessed with. And I embrace that.” He pauses and adds, “It is the defining characteristic of a 2-year-old. ‘Daddy, why?’ Well, why not? I say. Seriously, all kids do is ask questions. So really, I’m really an overgrown 2-year-old,” he laughs.

He’s interested in everything, and he thinks it’s served his fourdecade-long career well. I would have to agree, because Lowe has truly done it all, with roles that run the gamut of mediums, from film to television to theater. He has been nominated for two Emmys, six Golden Globes, and four Screen Actors Guild awards, winning two. He has starred in classic movies such as St. Elmo’s Fire, The Outsiders, and About Last Night…, as well as fan-favorite television series such as The West Wing and Parks and Recreation. He’s had scene-stealing moments in projects like Behind the Candelabra, Austin Powers, and Tommy Boy; has written two memoirs, Stories I Only Tell My Friends and Love Life, both of which are New York Times Best Sellers. He took his first memoir and made it into a touring show called Stories I Only Tell My Friends: Live; hosts the highly acclaimed podcast Literally! With Rob Lowe; stars in and produces Fox’s 9-1-1: Lone Star; and is the only actor to date that has ever owned a major movie studio in Miramax.

But it’s that innate sense of curiosity that has led to all these diverse

ventures, and he’s sure that it will be this that keeps his career going until the very end. And it has the added bonus of serving as a never-ending fountain of youth, so there’s that.

Now he’s telling me that, thanks to Ellis, he wants to explore some woo-woo. “Listen,” he says seriously. “I really want to do a sound bath. I want to know what happens when they hit those gongs. I’m so down for that!” When I ask why (not going to lie, it sounds kind of dreadful), he responds, “Well, again, it’s my curiosity more than anything. It’s like, there’s almost nothing you could think of that I wouldn’t be curious about. I’m always fascinated when I meet people and I ask them, ‘Hey, did you hear about this?’ and they say, ‘No,’ and go right back to what they were doing. That could never be me. As with anything in life, not only do I want to know about it, but I want to experience it.”

He says this curiosity has led to the greatest moments of his life ― shared experiences with family and friends that were born of a desire to know more, to do more, to be more. “The greatest luxury in life is the ability to make and create your own memories. It’s going to Bora Bora or the Marshall Islands with my wife and kids, and just being together. Or doing things like going to the Wave Ranch. It’s creating an adventure, memories, and having the ability to do that with the people you love — that’s what it’s really all about for me — it’s the best part of life. Because you have to be willing and curious to create those memories. You’ve got to get your ass off the couch; you have to live to live. And I’ve never, ever regretted extending myself to go and try something new — never.”

“Is that the secret to your success?” I muse, and he nods. “It is, 100 percent. There’s a fearlessness, a level of commitment, a curiosity that leads you to make career choices. Listen, designing a show about your own life would be a no-fly zone for many people, and it’s not something I wanted to do necessarily. But I was like, Drive through it. Drive through the fear; drive through the insecurities. People have always thought I’m this, or I’m that, but you’ve just got to keep moving forward. I reached a point a while back where I figured the jury’s in on me, you know. The jury’s been in for years and they love me, hate me, whatever it is. But it’s like, [these opinions don’t really affect me] one way or another anymore, so I might as well be doing what I like to do. And ironically, the more I do that, the better it works.”

Case in point, his two current roles. They couldn’t be more different, and they also couldn’t be more him. Having that kind of freedom? Well, he wouldn’t change it for the world: freedom is power.

“I’m back as a fireman today. I’m the fire captain. I’m gonna go save some lives,” he says happily. “It’s really the best. I get to be an iconic romantic hero one day and a nerdy, super geek, tech dad another. It’s the yin and the yang. It’s surf and turf, it really is. They say you can’t have both.” He smiles, looking like the curious 2-year-old kid he has inside, the kid that’s having his cake and eating it, too. “I’m having both.”

“JOHN OWEN WOULD BE THE FIRST TO TELL YOU THAT I HAVE ALL OF THOSE ELEMENTS IN MY OWN PERSONAL LIFE … HE ALSO SAYS THE BEST ACTING I’VE DONE ON THE SHOW IS THAT I’VE CHANGED MY HAIRSTYLE.”

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Casa Madera is ready for its Hollywood moment. After a successful opening last spring in Toronto, Noble 33 co-founders Tosh Berman and Mikey Tanha have brought their popular Mayan Riviera-inspired restaurant to the heart of the Sunset Strip. The eatery, which is located at the Mondrian Los Angeles, is a sweeping 8,000-square-foot oasis inspired by sand and sea that embraces year-round outdoor dining. Its interior design features an elevated coastal aesthetic, blending Mexican influences with modern organic design, inclusive of rustic wood finishes, refined teak, handwoven bespoke furniture, and natural earthy textures. Expansive rope-and-thatch pergolas combined with fire features and tropical landscaping create the warm and inviting outdoor dining and lounge space. The seafood-forward menu, too, is inspired by coastal Mexican cuisine paired with Mediterranean influences. Expect items such as Earth + Sea (prime filet and poached lobster in a Madeira cream sauce) and Torre de Mariscos (a seafood tower of oysters, mussels, jumbo shrimp, lobster, king crab legs, and lobster cocktail, with an optional caviar addon). The cocktail menu, as can be expected, is heavy on tequila, with seasonally driven ingredients and local flavors, including house-made tri-pepper juice, passion fruit, tamarind, papaya, cactus, and mole. 8440 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 90069

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Barcelona’s Telefèric is bringing some spicy Spanish flavor to Brentwood. The Los Angeles opening marks the fourth stateside outpost and first SoCal location for the group, which is spearheaded by siblings Xavi and Maria Padrosa. Telefèric — which means “transportation” in Spanish — embraces the food and atmosphere of Spain’s Costa Brava region, “transporting” guests to the Mediterranean … no passport required. Merging the Mediterranean and the Pacific, the new Brentwood location is all about the coast. Designed by co-founder Maria Padrosa and Trenchs Studio — known for its work on the worldrenowned El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Spain — the space features an open kitchen, an inviting cocktail bar, a lively lounge area, and two private dining rooms, all decorated in warm tones, Spanish tile, and lime stucco with oak wood accents. It’s a perfect setting for the menu of authentic tapas, signature paellas, and elaborate “pintxos” (snacks) from executive chef Oscar Cabezas. Standout items include patatas bravas, croquettes, shareable plates like Pulpo Telefèric (Galician grilled octopus with pimentón potato purée), and new SoCalcentric dishes like Catalan cod. Innovative cocktails, including the Ibiza — dry gin, silver dust, butterfly pea, tea ice, and makrut lime — and the Catalan — botanical gin, grapefruit, rosemary, orchid, and hand-cut ice — play nicely with a Spanish-heavy wine list and sangria infused with prickly pear juice and cava. Be brave and try the porron: a traditional glass pitcher used to pour wine directly into the mouth. 11930 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, 90049

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Gazpacho at Telefèric

ANGLER LOS ANGELES

Angler Los Angeles is the first of two restaurants on our “It” list to be reimagined for the new year. The Michelin-starred group behind Saison and Angler San Francisco reopened the LA location February 1, showcasing a new look and new menu. With the new aesthetic, designed in collaboration with John Sofio of Built Inc., the 128-seat restaurant’s hearth still remains its centerpiece, though dividing walls now provide a more intimate experience and almond wooden flooring creates a softer, warmer feel. Whimsical wallpaper and an overall lighter color palette of blues, greens, and yellows round out the refresh. The interior fully complements the flavors and visual presentations from chef Paul Chung, who incorporates references from his Korean heritage into the extensive seafood- and meat-focused menu, which utilizes in-house techniques such as dry-aging fish and makes use of house-made ingredients like garum. Distinctive in concept and execution in that every creation touches the hearth fire in some capacity, the new menu spans cold dishes like an ingenious take on ‘nduja bluefin tuna with Calabrian chilies and buttermilk bread; hot dishes inclusive of seaweed rice with cured yolk; and “over embers” items such as Swordfish Al Pastor. 8500 Beverly Blvd., Suite 117, Los Angeles, 90048

KOI

If you’re an Angeleno, you’ve been to Koi. It’s an institution, after all. But for the first time in over 20 years, this quintessential Japanese-meets-modern Californian eatery has packed up and moved house (only next door to its OG location on the Sunset Strip, but still). The new 4,000-square-foot space will look familiar to devotees who are accustomed to its iconic Buddha statue and Asian design accents, though there are new elements to surprise and tantalize, such as a bar made from Brazilian marble. The main dining room is illuminated by candlelight and outfitted in colors that evoke nature’s elements of water, air, fire, and earth, while corner alcoves provide privacy for more intimate meals. Fare-wise, beloved classics, including the Koi crispy rice, miso-bronzed cod, and signature rolls (“She’s So LA” — made with soft-shell crab, spicy tuna, crab with toro, and gold leaves — is a particular favorite) are still on the menu, but now, there’s a heavier focus on vegan fare, such as the dragon roll, made of shiitake, sweet potato, tofu, avocado, and soy paper that’s topped with tempura flakes, sweet soy, and Sriracha. The cocktail menu is largely unchanged, though there are a few desirable new surprises, such as the Woman From Toki-O, made with Toki whiskey and matcha orgeat. 734 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, 90069

PALOMA

Paloma is giving major Venice vibes, but what else would you expect from a restaurant with such prime real estate (at the intersection of Abbot Kinney and Venice boulevards)?

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 Design; and a deck shaded with large, billowy umbrellas and rich greenery, with a fire 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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The Garden Cut Roll at Koi

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FOUR SEASONS SAFARI LODGE SERENGETI

An up close and personal view of the Big Five (lions, leopards, buffalo, 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 efforts. 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 efforts 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, offer 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 sufficient rainfall runoff, 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 on-site access to Sedona’s Adobe Jack Trail systems is also offered.

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 effortless — and its vast giant turtle community wholeheartedly agrees.

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 efficiency. 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, offers 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, offer 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 Office, which dates back to 1912, adjacent to the famous Tivoli Gardens and Meatpacking District, this 390-room hotel offers 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 offering 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’ offices, 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 Dr. Jeffrey 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. Devices like Emsculpt Neo, DiamondGlow, and the Deka 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. Whenever possible, Dr. 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.

“We have also made our practice ‘smart’ by installing smart home-type devices in our practice,” Dr. Lee says. This has led to a dramatic decrease in wasted energy. Generally speaking, there are multiple ways that the medical field can reduce waste, but one act of effort can make a huge difference, and Dr. 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 definitely possible to still incorporate sustainability into one’s practice and it usually starts small,” says Dr. 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 Dr. 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. For example, the “No Touch” technique for breast augmentation has dramatically decreased infection rates for breast patients. With 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 requiring 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 Dr. 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 significant 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 field 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 confidence and appreciation for yourself, both inside and out. As a plastic surgeon, I see men and women every day who come into our office 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 confidence. I see a brighter smile, a bigger laugh, and increased self-confidence that shows that they not only love their bodies, but they love themselves as well.

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.

DR. SAM RIZK | FACE | MANHATTAN, NY

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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.

While taking a look at the field of medicine I am in, I can confidently say that I love both emergency and aesthetics as they allow me to flourish 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 confident. 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

The words “plastic surgery” [have] a way of conjuring the physical stuff — the desire to look better, the before-and-after photos, the vanity of it all. But that’s not why I got into this field. For me, plastic surgery is all about confidence. It’s about restoring that mind-body connection so the reflection patients see in the mirror matches the way they feel inside. And because much of my work as a double board-certified 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 confidence. What’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 finding better nuances to improve my surgical results, and believe it or not, I’m still finding 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 field 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-confidence affect their lives in so many different, 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 first and make it our mission every day to provide the safest, most effective procedures with the highest patient satisfaction rates.

From start to finish, there’s nothing quite like watching people transform right before your eyes — it truly is what I love most about being a cosmetic surgeon! It fills 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 different 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 field immensely.

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

The thing that I love the most about my field 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

What I love about the field of plastic surgery is the variety. My days always feel new and exciting, the patients are unique, and every procedure is tailored specifically for personal results.

The staff at [Pure Plastic Surgery] is full of life, and we find ways to bring joy into the office. We 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 inquiries, and find 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’ files ― 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 specific goals and a unique 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 fits all” in this field. We 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 field 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 different 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 frequency in recent times.

Additionally, I love the balance of my surgery and office 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. Finally, my academic appointments and affiliations 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. When I look back, it is really not just the field 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 ― fulfilled, accomplished, and like I’m making a difference. My patients come to me with skin conditions that are medical yet so much more than that. Their quality of life is affected ― at times even their self-esteem, the way they see themselves, the way they relate to others. My favorite thing about dermatology is the difference 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 affinity 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

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 pendant, yellow gold and diamond

LV Volt One pendant, white gold and diamond

LV Volt One ring, yellow gold and diamond

LV Volt One earring, yellow gold and diamonds

LV Volt Curb Chain bracelet, large model, yellow gold

LV Volt Curb Chain bracelet, yellow gold,

LV Volt One ring, yellow gold and diamonds

LV Volt One ring, yellow gold and diamonds

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LV Volt Multi bracelets, yellow gold

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LV Volt Play bracelet, yellow gold, interchangeable cord woven with yellow gold and black polyamide fibers

LV Volt Play bracelet, yellow gold, interchangeable cord woven with yellow gold and red polyamide fibers

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Frontgate Real Estate | Dana+Jeff Luxury Homes

747.888.0508

danaandjeff@frontgaterealestate.com danaandjeffluxuryhomes.com

Gary Hennes

Market: South Beach, FL Gary Hennes Realtors

305.281.6551

gary@garyhennesrealtors.com garyhennesrealtors.com

Georgina Jacobson

Market: Newport Beach, California Coldwell Banker Global Luxury

949.285.8380

georgina@georginajacobson.com georginajacobson.com

Gwinn Volen

Market: Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida The Volen Group, Keller Williams Luxury International

904.314.5188 thevolengroup@gmail.com pontevedrafocus.com

Henderson Ventures

Market: Charlotte, North Carolina Henderson Ventures

704.492.3426 nilou@hendersonventuresinc.com hendersonventuresinc.com

Ian A Gengos

Market: Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, Mexico Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Baja Real Estate

+52 624.157.6323 ian@bhhsbaja.com ig-realty.com

Jaime Richichi

Market: Upper East Side, New York City, NY

Compass

516.749.5242 jaime.richichi@compass.com jaimerichichi.com

Jay Caputo

Market: Washington D.C.

Compass

703.340.7996

jaytherelentless@gmail.com tcgrealestate.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

Gretchen Coley

Market: Raleigh, North Carolina Compass

919.526.0401

gretchen@thecoleygroup.com thecoleygroup.com

Hyleri Katzenberg

Market: Fairfield, CT Compass

203.246.8395 hyleri@luxelatitudes.com luxelatitudes.com

Jaime Brown

Market: Tampa, FL Tampa Homestyles

jbrown@tampahomestyles.com tampahomestyles.homes

Jamison & Nicole Blair

Market: Incline Village, Lake Tahoe, NV ONE Sotheby’s

530.581.1400 info@teamblairtahoe.com teamblairtahoe.com

Jeanie Vidaurreta

Market: Miami Beach Islands, FL

Compass

305.469.7127

jeanie.vidaurreta@compass.com compass.com/agents/jeanie-vidaurreta

Jeff Chertow

Market: Malibu, California Pinnacle Estate Properties

310.456.3469 jeffchertow@gmail.com malibudreamhomes.com

Jennifer Zales

Market: Tampa Bay, FL Coldwell Banker Global Luxury

813.758.3443 jennifer@jenniferzales.com jenniferzales.com

John O’Neill

Market: Chicagoland, IL Compass

847.877.2215 john@oneillresidential.com oneillresidential.com

Joyce Rey

Market: Beverly Hills, California, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury

310.285.7529 joyce@joycerey.com joycerey.com

Katharine A Rutland

Market: Coastal Palm Beach, FL The Luxury Portfolio Group, HomeSmart

561.480.8769 kathyrutland@yahoo.com theluxuryportfoliogroup.com

Kris Anderson

Market: Sedona, AZ eXp Realty

480-567-2103

kris@yourpremierteam.net

kris.anderson@exprealty.com ilovesedonarealestate.com

Jennifer Leong

and Nicole Di Leo of The Opulent Group

Market: Fort Lauderdale, FL

954.850.0269 Nicole | 954.522.2831 Jennifer ndileo@onesothebysrealty.com jleong@onesothebysrealty.com

Jochen Lucke

Market: Highlands, North Carolina Silver Creek Real Estate Group

828.226.1126 | 828.743.1999

jlucke@ncliving.com ncliving.com

Jonathan Postma

Market: Boca Raton, Florida Coldwell Banker

561.843.7828

jonathan@jonathanpostma.com jonathanpostma.com

Karen Skala

Market: North Shore, Long Island, NY Prime Realty

347.395.7133 | 718.229.2922 k.skala@myprimerealtor.com karensellsnewyork.com

Kevin Crigger

Market: Toronto, Canada

The Kevin Crigger Real Estate Team

416.489.2121 kevin@kevincrigger.com kevincrigger.com

Kris Zacuto

Market: Silicon Beach, CA Compass

310.702.6299

kris@kriszacuto.com kriszacuto.com

Lake Nona Realty

Market: Orlando, FL Lake Nona Realty

407.851.9091 realty@lakenona.com lakenona.club

Lisa Copeland

Market: Austin, TX eXp Realty, LLC

512.944.5472 lisa@lisacopeland.com sellingcentertexas.com

Lisa Taylor

Market: Denver, CO Compass

303.882.2000 lisa.taylor@compass.com compass.com/agents/lisa-taylor/

Lori Suarez, The Curated Collection Group

Market: Las Olas Isles, Florida One Sothebys

954.648.7336 lsuarez@onesothebysrealty.com curatedcollection.onesothebysrealty.com

Magnus Jennemyr

Market: Coconut Grove, FL Engel & Völkers Miami Coconut Grove

305.913.5499 mj@selectrg.com selectrg.com

Maria Oddy

Market: South Naples, FL William Raveis Real Estate

239.821.6277 maria.oddy@raveis.com oddyteam.com

Leslie S. Modell

Market: Midtown East, New York Sotheby’s International Realty

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

Lisa Hernandez

Market: Pinecrest, FL Compass

305-924-2610 lisahernandez@compass.com opesre.com

Lisa Van Wagenan

Market: South of Fifth, Miami, Florida Brown Harris Stevens

305.495.8417 LisaV@bhsusa.com

LUXE Forbes Global Properties

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

503.389.2112 info@luxeoregon.com luxeoregon.com

Margit Brandt

Market: Palm Beach, FL Premier Estate Properties

561.545.7386

margit@margitbrandtpalmbeach.com margitbrandtpalmbeach.com

Maria

Pansky

Market: Sunny Isles Beach, FL Miami Luxury Real Estate LLC

754.217.1402

mkuzina@miamiluxuryrealestates.com miamiluxuryrealestates.com

Kuzina & Daniel

Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group

Market: Montecito, CA Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices California

805.565.4014

Home@MKGroupMontecito.com mkgroupmontecito.com

Mauricio J. Barba

Market: Coral Gables, FL Compass

305.439.8311 mauricio@miamisignaturehomes.com miamisignaturehomes.com

Maxine & Marti Gellens

Market: La Jolla, California Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

858.551.6630 sold@gellens.com gellens.com

Michael DeRosa

Market: Skaneateles, NY Michael DeRosa Exchange

315.406.7355 | 212.757.1550 michaelderosa@michaelderosaexchange.com derosaexchange.com

Michelle Thomas

Market: Marco Island ,FL Premier Sotheby’s International Realty

239.860.7176 michelle@naples.com michellethomasteam.com

Moira E. Holley

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

206.612.5771 moira@moirapresents.com moirapresents.com

Maureen McDermut

Market: Montecito, CA Sotheby’s International Realty

805.570.5545 maureenmcdermut.com

Max Hasman

Market: Vancouver, Canada

Angell Hasman & Associates (Malcolm Hasman) Realty Ltd.

778.389.9080 max@maxhasman.ca maxhasman.ca

Melissa Barragan

Market: Sunny Isles Beach, FL Dezer Platinum Realty

305.988.4351 melissa@dezer.com melissabarragan.com

Michael Eisenberg

Market: Bel Air, Los Angeles, California Keller Williams Beverly Hills

310.748.5410 310.432.6400 mikeeisenberg@sbcglobal.net

Miguel

A. Rodriguez

Market: West Palm Beach, FL Compass

561.603.9473

miguel@thechadcarrollgroup.com MiguelSellsRealEstate.com

Moriah Taliaferro

Market: Sarasota, FL

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty

941.504.9910

moriah.taliaferro@premiersir.com

moriahtaliaferro.com

Myra

Nourmand

Market: Los Angeles, California Nourmand & Associates

310.888.3333 myranourmand@nourmand.com myranourmand.com

Olivia Hsu Decker

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

415.435.1600

olivia@sanfranciscofinehomes.com sanfranciscofinehomes.com

Provenance Properties

Market: Caribbean, Cayman Islands Christie’s International Real Estate

345.640.7000 info@provenanceproperties.com provenanceproperties.com

Sandra Fiorenza

Market: Fisher Island, FL Douglas Elliman

305.281.4727 sandra@fiorenza.cc sandrafiorenza.com

Scott Eric Klein, PA

Market: Edgewater, Miami, FL The Corcoran Group

305.302.3179 scott@scottkleinrealtor.com corcoran.com/real-estate-agents/detail/scott-ericklein-p-a-/26734/regionId/2

Shelly

Market: Greenwich, CT Compass

203.550.8508 shelly.tretterlynch@compass.com shellytretterlynch.com

Nancy Tallman

Market: Park City, Utah Summit Sotheby’s International Realty

435.901.0659

nancy.tallman@sothebysrealty.com insideparkcityrealestate.com

Priscilla Haisley

Market: Miami Shores, FL Luxe Properties

305.322.3665 priscilla@luxeknows.com miamidreamcasa.com

Riskin Partners Estate Group

Market: Santa Barbara, CA Village Properties

805.565.8600 team@riskinpartners.com montecito-realestate.com

Sam

and Jonathan Pergerson – The Pergerson Group

Market: Bradenton, FL Coldwell Banker Realty

941.960.9109 sales@thepergersongroup.com thepergersongroup.com

Shannon Francis

Market: Snowmass Village, CO Roaring Fork Sotheby’s International Realty

970.319.7430 aspensmf@gmail.com rfvproperties.com

Sherri Murphy

Market: Dallas, TX Coldwell Banker Realty - Southlake

817-929-2059 sherri@theultimateregroup.com sherrimurphyrealty.com

Tretter Lynch

Market: North Naples, FL The Whitcomb Group @ Premiere Plus Realty

239.564.5252 stan@thewhitcombgroup.com thewhitcombgroup.com

Steven Presson

Market: Palm Beach, FL The Corcoran Group

561.843.6057 steven.presson@corcoran.com stevenpresson.com

The Resop Team

Market: Olde Naples, FL The Agency Naples

239.231.6164 theagencyre.com/agent/chris-resop

Tomer Fridman

Market: Hidden Hills, Holmby Hills, Trousdale Estates, California Compass

310.919.1038

info@thefridmangroup.com thefridmangroup.com

Stefano

Balli

Market: Ponce-Davis, FL

Compass

305.915.2572

stefano.balli@compass.com compass.com/agents/stefano-balli

The AMS team – by Ani Sanchez & Yedri Villafane

Market: Coconut Grove, Florida One Sotheby’s International Realty

305.510.7018 contact@theamsteam.com theamsteam.com

Timothy Norman Tamura

Market: Corona Del Mar, California VALIA Properties

949.673.0789 tim@valiaoc.com valiaoc.com

Trish

Sweeney Lowe

Market: Chapel Hill/Durham, North Carolina Compass

919.272.6640

Trish.sweeneylowe@compass.com Trishlowegroup.com

Market: Bergen County, New Jersey Special Properties div. of Brook Hollow Group

Office 201.934.7111 | Cell 201.390.5880

vgaily@specialproperties.com specialproperties.com

Vicki Gaily

Stanley Whitcomb

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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 1947. According to the company, the first 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 profile” 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 flanks.

The Range Rover model was introduced to the Land Rover lineup in 1970, but it wasn’t formally introduced to the U.S. until the late 1980s. (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 acquired by British Leyland Motor Corporation, BMW, and Ford before Tata Motors of India bought Jaguar Land Rover in 2008.

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 SV (from Land Rover’s Special Vehicle 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 1940s version of the Land Rover as much as the first human life slithering out of the miasma swamp resembles Don Draper on Madison Avenue. It’s available in the standard and extended wheelbase (both have 523 horsepower and hit 0-60 mph in about 4.5 seconds, though the extended wheelbase is about 8 inches longer and can be fitted with seating for seven people).

The first thing you notice is that the door handles now sit flush 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 73 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 find 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 off-

road cred, which allows it to climb hills which are improbably steep (a few years ago, a Range Rover climbed the 999 steps of the awesome Heaven’s Gate in China, an incline with a reputed 45-degree angle) and then proceed with equal 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 first starting a climb) and departure (how the tail of the vehicle clears the hill it’s about to finish descending) are impressive, too, at 24 inches and 22.3 inches, respectively ― unheard of in vehicles made for street use. And when set to off road, the clearances allowed by the approach and departure angles increase impressively to 34.6 inches and 29 inches, respectively. If you are concerned about your ability to navigate a steep descent, no problem — choose the driving mode “Hill Descent Control” and let the car choose the acceleration and, more importantly, the braking amounts to maintain optimum control.

Speaking of off-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 off road. You can also choose various settings to make the ride softer or firmer. The transmission offers 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 “Dynamic Mode,” simultaneously adjust suspension, throttle response, transmission shift points, and even the responsiveness of the steering.

With a base price of $201,500 for the standard wheelbase Range Rover ($226,500 for the long wheelbase model), the price is up there with the competition — Bentley Bentayga, Lamborghini Urus, Aston Martin DBX, 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 $215,000, but that would include items like laminate acoustic glass (to make the cabin quieter 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 17 Range Rover SV Carmel Editions, which I saw unveiled at Pebble Beach — they are gorgeous and priced at $345,000, 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 quiet 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

LIKE SEVERAL OTHER AUTOMAKERS, MERCEDES-BENZ HAS experimented with electric cars, typically by changing the power plants in some of their gasoline-driven cars, and that’s worked out fine (I am looking at you, B-Class Electric). While these were good cars, they didn’t wholly embrace the electrification thing: there were no differentiating looks or special technology to take advantage of the paradigm shift coming with the end of the internal combustion engine (ICE).

Things are different now with the arrival of the EQ sub-brand to denote which vehicles are driven only by electrons. (Note that there already are reports that the “EQ” prefix will disappear as soon as their electrified vehicles outsell gas- and diesel-powered ones.) Seemingly all of a sudden, we have eight EQ sedans and five EQ SUVs:

EQE 350+ Sedan: MSRP $74,900; 305-mile range; 0-60 mph in 6.2 seconds

EQE 350 4Matic Sedan: MSRP $77,900; 260-mile range; 0-60 mph in 6.0 seconds

EQE 500 4Matic Sedan: MSRP $85,900; 260-mile range; 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds

AMG EQE Sedan: MSRP $106,900; 225-mile range; 0-60 mph in 3.2 seconds

EQS 450+ Sedan: MSRP $104,400; 350-mile range; 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds

EQS 450 4Matic Sedan: MSRP $107,400; 340-mile range; 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds

EQS 580 4Matic Sedan: MSRP $125,950; 340-mile range; 0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds

AMG EQS Sedan: MSRP $147,500; 277-mile range; 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds

EQB 300 4Matic SUV: MSRP $54,500; 243-mile range; 0-60 mph in 7.0 seconds

EQB 350 4Matic SUV: MSRP $58,050; 227-mile range; 0-60 mph in 6.0 seconds

EQS 450+ SUV: MSRP $104,400; 305-mile range; 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds

EQS 450 4Matic SUV: MSRP $107,400; 285-mile range; 0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds

EQS 580 4Matic SUV: MSRP $125,950; 285-mile range; 0-60 mph in 4.5 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 different since the electric motors don’t need cooling like their ICE 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.

First of all, I need to mention that this car has 649 horsepower and 700 pound-feet of torque (amped up, so to speak, with the “Race Start” option, to 751 horsepower and 752 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 3.4 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 155 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?

What I like about the AMG EQS 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 56-inch clear glass cover, so the effect is terrific. 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 75 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 effectively 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 EQS 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, fit, and finish of the AMG EQS 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 ICE 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 Jacquemart Minute Repeater is inspired by the infinite 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 Vuitton in contemporary fine 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 figure that strikes a bell; thus, on the dial of this Tambour, nine jacquemarts step in. With the push of a button, the rocket takes off, revealing diamond passengers in its cockpit; the planets spin while the Monogram flower 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 different 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 — specifically, 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 find 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 five 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. Flip the watch, and on the calendar side, you will also find 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 fitted 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 42-millimeter model is offered in two styles: red gold (with a silver opaline dial and fitted with a brown alligator leather strap) or a limited edition in platinum (equipped 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 official 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 first 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 9 o’clock, there is a fitted 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 fluorescent “starting time indicator” is displayed under the sapphire glass, from which it is independent, and above the dial. The sapphire crystal glass is fixed in order to adhere to the new case’s water resistance of 100 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 L893.6 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 DiCaprio ― and Romain Pianet, representing the bubbly brand, was quick 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 Eyed Peas with beautiful luxury coffee 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 Editor-in-Chief Laura Schreffler announced Woodson’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