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30A BEACHES NUMBER OF SALES

DOLLAR VOLUME

AVERAGE SALE PRICE

DAYS ON MARKET

Summer 2019

256

$336,111,368

$1,312,935

107

Summer 2020

554

116%

$852,578,798

154%

$1,538,951

17%

126

18%

Summer 2021

375

32%

$740,027,747

13%

$1,973,407

28%

81%

DESTIN + MIRAMAR BEACH NUMBER OF SALES

DOLLAR VOLUME

AVERAGE SALE PRICE

DAYS ON MARKET

Summer 2019

274

$197,853,736

$722,094

103

Summer 2020

344

26%

$310,982,487

57%

$904,019

25%

102

Summer 2021

320

$385,763,214

24%

$1,205,510

33%

66%

PANAMA CITY BEACH NUMBER OF SALES

DOLLAR VOLUME

AVERAGE SALE PRICE

DAYS ON MARKET

Summer 2019

317

$125,827,381

$396,932

Summer 2020

374

18%

$164,934,115

31%

$441,000

11%

14%

Summer 2021

349

$213,767,232

30%

$612,514

39%

55%

FORGOTTEN COAST BEACHES NUMBER OF SALES

DOLLAR VOLUME

AVERAGE SALE PRICE

DAYS ON MARKET

Summer 2019

$39,473,881

$526,318

Summer 2020

154

105%

$96,393,006

144%

$625,929

19%

131

72%

Summer 2021

131

15%

$121,353,861

26%

$926,365

48%

72%

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“I love to create a world through costume,” says Janie Bryant, whose designs for the HBO hit series Deadwood earned her an Emmy Award and whose looks for January Jones and the rest of AMC’s Mad Men cast sparked a worldwide revival of mid-century modern style. We love this chic ensemble on Jones’s Betty Draper as she window shops her way through New York—something we’d all love to do this holiday season. See more of Bryant’s designs in our feature story starting on page 24 and find out what hit series she’s working on next! Photo by Frank Ockenfels/AMC

Vie is a French word meaning “life” or “way of living.” VIE magazine sets itself apart as a high-gloss publication that focuses on human-interest stories with heart and soul. From Seattle to NYC with a concentration in the Southeast, VIE is known for its unique editorial approach—a broad spectrum of deep content with rich photography. The award-winning magazine was founded in 2008 by husband-and-wife team Lisa and Gerald Burwell, owners of the specialty publishing and branding house known as The Idea Boutique®. From the finest artistically bound books to paperless digital publication and distribution, The Idea Boutique provides comprehensive publishing services to authors and organizations. Its team of creative professionals delivers a complete publishing experience—all that’s needed is your vision.

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FEATURE

86 Art Can Change the World

24 Costuming Takes Center Stage:

89 L’intermission: It’s Party Time

Bringing Characters to Life

SARTORIAL 30 Courting Americana 34 It’s in the Bag 39 L’intermission: A Lexicon of Fashion

C’EST LA VIE CURATED COLLECTION 90 L’AMOUR 97 98 Mr. and Mrs. Miller: A Beach-to-Backyard Wedding

102 “Birds” by Laurie Crowley

VOYAGER

105 Petite pause: Eye See You

42 The Palm Beaches: America’s First Resort

106 Tiptoe through the Tulips: A

Destination Beckons

VISUAL PERSPECTIVES 47

Wonderland Blooms

110 A Community of Service

48 Traveling Love Stories

VIE BOOK CLUB: THE READERS CORNER 115

52 In Living Color

116 Revved Up: Celebrating the Cars of 30A

58 The Artist’s Way

123 Petite pause: The Vessel Metaphor

63 Petite pause: A Closer Look

124 Stories in a Single Frame

64 Weaving an Artistic Legacy 70 John Van Hamersveld Retrospective

LA SCÈNE 128

Celebrates His Crazy World

THE LAST WORD 133

LA MAISON 77

AU REVOIR! 137

78 Modern Villa Chic: A Simply Stunning Abode 82 At Home by the Beach

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SUPE RHEROES THE WORLD NEEDS YOU

his might seem like a radical or even childlike headline, but honestly, with a collective mind-set that employs ingenuity, imagination, vision, and stick-to-itiveness, we really can change the world, one person at a time.

Oscar Wilde’s quote “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken” is a favorite of mine, as it so simply states how unique and different we all are. We are created to walk our life journeys while living by the Golden Rule—treating others as we would want to be treated. It’s a maxim that, if followed, could usher in a new level of peace and unity desperately needed during a level of division unseen in America for many years.

My love affair with artists and their art has been a long one, and it only grows deeper each year. It’s been one of my greatest gifts to get to know artists and follow them on their journeys. As they grow and evolve, exhibiting so much courage and tenacity, my respect for them deepens. There seems to be an innate commonality with many of the artists that I’ve met: they must continue to create—even if they are not making enough money or achieving goals that they had hoped they would. One of the reasons I am so drawn to artists is that they are truly creative souls who labor over their creations to express their passions and talents. The artistic expression often reflects the cultural rhetoric and discourse of the day by either paying homage to or lashing out at something. No matter what you do in life, it takes courage to hone your craft and stay the course. The ten-thousand-hour rule—made popular by Malcolm Gladwell’s widely successful book Outliers—suggests that it takes this many hours of intense practice to achieve mastery of complex skills and material. To the artists who spend their days and years practicing, hoping, dreaming, and communicating their visions to others, you are superheroes!

I’ve wondered about why this genre has had such wide appeal and think that in the final analysis, it might be because we all need heroes. We need a world where the good guy always wins in the end. To artists and their art, we give you a big cheer and thank you for your gifts. To Life and Love,

Over the past several years, the silver screen has been flooded with an unprecedented series of superhero movies, and audiences have had a ferocious appetite for them— evidenced by the wild success they have had at the box office and on the small screen. Hollywood’s Comic Book Age has the world obsessed, thanks to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with its twenty-five films so far, the Dark Knight series, Wonder Woman and her Justice League teammates, television’s Arrowverse, and so on and so forth. They just keep coming.

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IN THIS ISSUE, WE ASKED THE CREATIVES: WHAT MAKES SOMEONE A "SUPERHERO" TO YOU? WHO IS ONE OF YOUR HEROES?

IN MY MIND, A SUPERHERO IS SOMEONE WHO INSPIRES OTHERS, JORDAN STAGGS

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I blame the 2000 X-Men film, 2001 Smallville television series, and 2002 Spider-Man film for amping up my comic-book superhero obsession. It’s grown exponentially in the past twenty years, thanks in no small part to the MCU. Like our editor-in-chief, Lisa Burwell, muses in her note for this issue, I have wondered why superheroes have enthralled people since they appeared in comics during the Great Depression and World War II. Like Superman’s iconic S logo in some adaptations, I think it’s because these characters stand for hope. They are metaphors that people are capable of extraordinary things and that there is always hope that days will get brighter if we don’t give up. My superheroes are my friends, family, and mentors who have battled with mental illnesses and trauma yet never given in to the darkness. They inspire me daily to overcome negative self-talk and channel my inner (and sometimes outer) spandexwearing warrior to get through it all. I salute you!

JANIE BRYANT Costume Designer, “Costuming Takes Center Stage” @costumedesignerjaniebryant

Nelson Mandela is my superhero because he exemplifies the true meaning of forgiveness and not taking things personally. Nelson Mandela spent twenty-seven years in prison because of the color of his skin, and instead of hating his jailers, he forgave them and wished love for them. He inspired others to do the same and changed the world. I also try to think and say to myself in hardship and difficult situations, “What would Nelson Mandela do?” He is an example of inspiration for forgiveness, empathy, compassion, and love of others even when the “others” are the enemy.

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ALFIE BOWEN Photographer, “Stories in a Single Frame” @alfiebowen

In my mind, a superhero is someone who inspires others, is kindhearted, and is at the very top of their game. My hero is Chris Packham CBE, an autistic TV presenter, nature lover, writer, and photographer based in England. Chris was the only person with autism that I looked up to as a child. His presence on my television screen made growing up with autism less lonely, and for that, I’ll always be thankful.

LINDSAY THOMAS Handbag Designer, “It’s in the Bag” @garlandbags

I think the term superhero has meant different things to me at different points in my life. When I was little, it was probably the kind of person who could shoot lasers out of their eyes or fly through the air with bright red boots on. My mother has certainly been a hero of mine my entire life—a working woman who rose through the ranks in a major bank to be one of few females at her level, all while being a loving and present mother and mentor. In this particular stage of my life, I’m giving the superhero title to my husband. He is a banker and quite fiscally conservative. His natural disposition is risk avoidant, and here he has a wife who wants to pursue her craft—just what every logical, rational banker wants to hear from their spouse. My husband has worked hard to stay open-minded, optimistic, and supportive as I grow my handbag line. He offers advice when asked and has let me take over our entire house to work from home. My superhero has faced his doubts and fears about self-employment in the creative field and shouldered the majority of our financial burdens so I can pursue my dream. I know it hasn’t been comfortable, but he’s risen to the occasion. For that, I consider him a superhero. Plus, he looks good in bright red boots.

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Costuming Takes

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I love to create a world through costume. —JANIE BRYANT, Emmy Award–winning Costume Designer

he simple genius of using clothing and accessories to enrich an artistic performance is as old as theater itself. To define the character, set the stage, and even transform the actor’s state of mind, the attire doesn’t need to be elaborate or unique. A single element, in fact— maybe a shimmery fabric—can play a defining role. Fashion and costume designer Janie Bryant, who won an Emmy for HBO’s Deadwood, is meticulous about details. When designing for the series (thirty-six episodes ran from 2004 to 2006), she explains, “I would obsess about every carved button, every ounce of the costume that told about these people.” Gathering her insights from producer David Milch, she says, “I love his amazing way of writing characters.” In describing the 1870s fictional town of Deadwood, set in the American West, Milch introduced Bryant to the nitty-gritty reality of how the people would have lived. “Through the script,” she states, “I saw the town as dirty and stinky, and I wanted to portray it that way.” She believed the characters had to “feel the filth of the town and wear it on their clothing.” Besides absorbing herself in the story and any pertinent history, she delves into the psyche of each character. To support every nuance of acting, the art of costuming is precise, such as determining how an actor should hold a pair of gloves or drape a scarf. “Part of my responsibility as a costume designer is to make sure each character has integrity,” says Bryant.

January Jones and Jon Hamm as Betty and Don Draper in AMC’s hit series Mad Men, featuring costume designs by Janie Bryant Photo by Frank Ockenfels/AMC

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ikewise, she’ll select colors, designs, and styles for specific purposes, such as to harmonize or distinguish characters within a scene. Noting that her decisions are collaborative, she says, “I always like to work closely with the set designer.” The way camera lights interact with patterns and hues raises numerous other considerations. For instance, Bryant will avoid small checks and tiny dots that can appear to vibrate on film. Stark whites can also be tricky. Since crisp dress shirts were staples for the suited actors in the Mad Men television series, she would request either a soft grey or tan dye treatment to tone down the brightness. Without question, Bryant’s designs for AMC’s Mad Men (2007 to 2015) left an indelible mark. Running for eight seasons, the “glory days of advertising” drama ignited an international passion for 1960s fashion. “That show created a style shift,” Bryant acknowledges. “During the time we were making it, it was hard to reflect upon the magnitude that the show was having on culture. I always say the stars were aligned. It changed the way people think about mid-century modern.”

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Part of my responsibility as a costume designer is to make sure each character has integrity.

Much of Bryant’s research about the era entailed watching old movies and TV shows. When it came to assembling outfits, Bryant loved using her family’s vintage pieces. “Betty—the housewife played by January Jones—wore a lot of my mother’s cashmere sweaters and my grandmother’s aprons,” she informs. “Harry Crane, the ad executive played by Rich Sommer, wore my grandfather’s seersucker suit.” Ardent fans of the 26 | NO V E MBE R 2 021

show and its actors also graciously offered their heirlooms. “Bryan Batt, who played Salvatore Romano, gave me his mom’s collection of gloves,” says Bryant. Describing Mad Men as “definitely one of my babies,” she says, “I loved working with Matthew Weiner,” the creator, writer, producer, and director. “He is so inspired and inspiring.”

Her “third baby,” Why Women Kill, is an anthology written by Marc Cherry. Currently streaming on Paramount+, each of the dark comedies is set in a different decade (the most recent season takes place during the 1940s) and follows a theme of marital strife. “I’m definitely drawn to period pieces. They are my favorite. It’s like time travel,” says Bryant.

Left: Lily Keene as Sofia Metz in Deadwood wearing an elaborate 1800s-inspired costume design by Janie Bryant Below: Bryant’s Emmywinning costumes for Deadwood were created to reflect the sense of lawlessness and grit in which the fictional mining town was mired. Photos by Warrick Page/HBO

Accordingly, she has also been traveling back to the late 1800s as the costume designer for 1883. Starring Sam Elliott, Faith Hill, and Tim McGraw, the Taylor Sheridan creation is a prequel to Yellowstone (a prior television hit) and will premiere on Paramount+ in December 2021. While expressing that “every show is different, a new design project,” Bryant says, “1883 brings me back to my Deadwood days.” Wishing that pirate adventures would also make a comeback, she confesses, “I’d love to do a swashbuckler TV show.” Her preparation for such a project began in her early childhood, when Bryant recalls wearing a crinoline slip to make her skirt poof out and completing the look with black, patent-leather knee boots. For the full effect, she says, “My slip had a bell sewn into it, so you could hear me coming and going!”

Above: Betty Draper (January Jones) and the rest of Mad Men’s scintillating characters brought mid-century modern fashion back to the mainstream thanks to the show’s incredible costume designer, Janie Bryant. Photo by Frank Ockenfels/AMC Left: Bryant says the characters of Mad Men wore many heirloom pieces in the show, including her grandfather’s vintage seersucker suit worn by Rich Sommer as Harry Crane. Photo by Carin Baer/AMC V I E MAGAZ INE . COM | 27

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My dad always said to take pride in your appearance. Clothing can help you conquer the world.

ryant was only eight when she sewed her first outfit, a sundress that she wore to school. “I guess it turned out well because no one believed I made it! I loved sewing as a child,” she recalls. Learning the skill from her mother, grandmother, and babysitter, Bryant reveals that her Barbies had “fabulous knitwear made of my family’s socks.”

While drawn to creative pursuits, she remembers hearing her father say, “Please, have business to fall back on.” Seeking the right path, she transferred from two other colleges before attending Georgia State University in Atlanta to study drawing and painting. Even then, Bryant recalls “not feeling that was going to be my career. I was designing all my clothes and making stuff all the time.” Meanwhile, a neighbor in her apartment complex who was attending the American College of Applied Arts urged Bryant to apply there. She did, and when the school accepted her, Bryant enrolled using the tuition money her dad had provided for Georgia State. “My parents wanted me to be independent,” Bryant says. “They trusted me and knew I’d make the right decision for myself.” On the one hand, she recounts how her protective Southern father “begged me to get a job at Macy’s and find a man who would support me.” On the other, she says her parents did not interfere with her dream of moving to Paris so she could learn to speak French and become a famous fashion designer. “I had a wonderful 28 | NO V E MBE R 2 021

four months there. I went to museums every day and drank red wine with the man I was dating. It was very romantic, but I did not have a job, nor did I learn to speak French!” Instead of returning to Atlanta or her hometown in Tennessee, Bryant moved to New York City. With a friend’s help, she quickly found freelance work in the fashion industry. Attending a Christmas party where she met the accomplished costume designer Alexandra Welker sparked the aha moment regarding her career. She states, “I had that feeling in my gut that never lies to me. Oh, yes, this is what I need to do. I knew it in my soul, in my heart.” Having earned a name for herself in costume and fashion design, Bryant now enjoys the best of both worlds. Her most recent fashion venture is in menswear, an area she favors, explaining, “I love great tailoring.” Created for the Inherent brand, her label is Bryant/ Draper, a collaboration with designer Taylor Draper. (Mad Men fans can appreciate the coincidence that the

Above: Bryant was nominated for numerous Emmy Awards for Outstanding Costumes for a Series during Mad Men’s eight-season run on AMC. Photo by Frank Ockenfels/AMC Opposite top and bottom: Why Women Kill, currently streaming on Paramount+, is a dark comedy-drama featuring more of Bryant’s fantastic period costumes. Photos by Jessica Brooks/CBS © 2019 CBS Interactive, Inc.

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“My dad always said to take pride in your appearance. Clothing can help you conquer the world,” Bryant states. To succeed, she adds her mom’s healthy perspectives: “Focus on being positive and appreciate all that you have.”

To learn more about Janie Bryant’s past and current endeavors, as well as gather fashion insights, readers should visit her website at JanieBryant.com or follow her on Instagram @costumedesignerjaniebryant and @janiebryant.

show’s central character was Don Draper.) Referring to the way the collection came together as “kismet,” Bryant says, “Our big inspiration was the stylish men of Hollywood.” She’s also aligned with Inherent’s mission of supporting mental wellness by instilling confidence, including by dressing the part.

Sallie W. Boyles works as a freelance journalist, ghostwriter, copywriter, and editor through Write Lady Inc., her Atlanta-based company. With an MBA in marketing, she marvels at the power of words, particularly in business and politics, but loves nothing more than relaying extraordinary personal stories that are believable only because they are true.

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he Court is about to be Seaside’s hottest spot. Longtime visitors might remember the old-school hotel that sat behind Modica Market, but now it has been completely redone. And it’s the perfect place to call home for a long weekend. The next generation of Seaside has been working on making The Court innovative and exciting. Town founder Robert Davis’s son, Micah Davis, has been working with a team, including Isaac Stein, whose family has called 30-A home ever since his father moved there in the early days to work as the town manager, and Peter Horn III, the next generation of Artisan custom home builders. Artisan was one of the first contractors in Seaside, and now their team is working hard to renovate the former Motor Court in a full-circle moment. 30 | NO V E MBE R 2 021

he SEASIDE Style® team has been busy working on The Court, focusing on the marketing, branding, and interiors. Erica Pierce, vice president of The SEASIDE Style®, is the project’s interior designer, and she had a hand in everything, choosing the Serena & Lily furniture and the vintage photos that will hang in the hallways. Also part of The SEASIDE Style® team, her daughter, assistant vice president Makenzie Carter, and her niece, director of digital marketing Kendall Andrews, have been involved throughout the process, from working on the logo to curating the social media aesthetic and the merchandise which will be sold at The SEASIDE Style®. The second generation of Seaside grew up together, and their parents worked in the town during the early days. Now, they’ve gone from playing in diapers on the amphitheater lawn to creating a space where new visitors can spend time. Below, we spoke to second-gen Seasider Isaac Stein about what it was like growing up in Seaside during the town’s early years, how living abroad influenced his unique landscaping designs, and what he hopes for the future of the town. If you plan on checking out the boutique hotel (even if just to see its legendary landscaping), here’s what you have to know about the chic spot.

MARGARET ABRAMS: Tell us a little bit about your father’s involvement in Seaside and how you decided to get involved with the town after growing up here? ISAAC STEIN: My father has been involved in the development of Seaside since the beginning. He relocated down here in 1981 to be the first town manager. He and Robert Davis have known each other since they were college roommates and have remained lifelong friends. So, my relationship to Seaside has felt inevitable and natural. Just by growing up here, I was involved in a lot of projects and discussions about Seaside—talking about the future of Seaside is a regular dinner table conversation. Also, one of my first jobs was working on the renovation of the Seaside Amphitheater stage. I was the site construction manager, and I worked closely with Ty Nunn, the town architect, and my father’s site construction company to help build the keystone stage. MARGARET: What was the process like when undertaking The Court project?

ISAAC: Working on The Court has been a lot of fun. I’ve enjoyed working closely with Micah and getting to know his fresh perspective on the town. The Court is one of the only courtyards in Seaside, so I feel privileged and honored to work on the landscape design while preserving and celebrating The Court and its history. This project has also been exciting because it has brought so many people from the next generation together: Micah Davis, Peter Horn III, the next generation of Artisan (general contractors), and myself. V I E MAGAZ INE . COM | 31

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“WHAT PEOPLE CAN EXPECT WHEN THEY VISIT THE COURT IS A COMBINATION OF AN OLD FLORIDA FEEL WITH THE HOSPITALITY THAT SEASIDE IS KNOWN FOR.”

MARGARET: How did your experiences living in Seaside, as well as elsewhere, influence what you’re doing now, especially at The Court?

ISAAC: Seaside is an interesting and peculiar place. It has changed a lot and continues to do so at a rapid pace. What always really strikes me about Seaside compared to other places is how young it is. My father is twice its age. After living in other places—Miami, New York, Rotterdam, or Boston— and working in landscape architecture and urban design, I’m very aware of the history of development and the various factors that affect the evolution of towns and cities. Seaside, Point Washington, and all of South Walton are just so young in terms of urban development. It will be interesting to see how it will evolve and what decisions today will affect the future for the town and the region.

MARGARET: What can people expect when they visit The Court? ISAAC: What people can expect when they visit The Court is a combination of an Old Florida feel with the hospitality that Seaside is known for. The Court is a portal to an environment and a landscape that once existed all along 30-A. We wanted to create a feeling that the cottages were sculpted into the coastal scrub forests and dunes, something unique and beautiful about this part of the Gulf of Mexico.

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MARGARET: What do you envision for the future of Seaside?

ISAAC: This is a difficult question. Seaside has been a trendsetter for the Panhandle and Gulf Coast. No development has been more influential in this region, and I think this influence extends beyond the area to other parts of the country. To date, Seaside has set a positive example for sensitive development—mixed-use town centers, meaningful public realm, and pedestrian-friendly urbanism. But Seaside is no longer a small town in the forest. My hope is that it can continue to be that positive example as it grows. For me, that would include developing public transportation, diversifying industry and economic development, and protecting the area’s unique coastal ecology.

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eet the ever-witty Lindsay Thomas, a lover of patterns, storytelling, and interior design, and the owner and creative mind behind Garland Bags. Thomas does not take herself too seriously, and this shows in the precocious line of bespoke clutches she debuted in 2017 on a whim— which became a Southern woman’s handbag dream. The brand was born when she began to repurpose remnants of the luxury fabrics from her throw pillow collection to make trendy clutches, adding vintage brooches and other found items for decoration. Seemingly before her eyes, the new endeavor took off when her Instagram fans began to comment with their praise, and Garland Bags has only skyrocketed from there. Thomas is originally from Atlanta but moved to Savannah, Georgia, about fourteen years ago. She has worked in nearly every career that remotely involves creativity, including advertising, design, fundraising, catering, and many things in between. Looking back, she admits she should have majored in interior design, as that’s where her heart truly lies and what led her to start sewing throw pillows and selling them via Instagram in 2015. V I E MAGAZ INE . COM | 35

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e currently all owe Pinterest a big thank you for inspiring Thomas to create her first clutch. She explains that she couldn’t stand to part with a remnant of red Scalamandré Zebras fabric, so she took to the popular website for ideas and decided to make a clutch using hot glue, cardboard, and the leftover swatch. “It turned out horribly,” she laughs. But that jumping-off point got her wheels turning.

in witness protection, a vintage clothing store owner, a lady from the wrong side of the tracks masquerading as a blue blood, and so many more. Thomas says, “I enjoy pretty things and I have a certain level of sophistication, but I am also irreverent and a little naughty. I think that’s Garland Bags. Just when you think she’s fancy, she drops an F-bomb.” Do yourself a favor and go check out all of the purse profiles on the Garland Bags website. We could spend hours just reading these stories (and maybe we have)!

Garland Bags ultimately started to gain traction once Thomas began posting her gorgeous clutches on social media. She created funny, quippy stories about her bags as if they were taking on lives of their own—very tongue-in-cheek descriptions to give each one a personality. These bag “profiles” compare the clutches to everything from a Virginia Slims–smoking vegan to a cult member, a waitress turned trophy wife, someone

Thomas follows a handful of other designers on Instagram, where she garners most of her inspiration. She loves to track trends and manufacturers closely to get inspiration for new patterns, textures, and color mixing. Additionally, her decorative hardware has evolved from found vintage items to a collection of pieces that she now has specifically designed for her bags, and they are showstoppers.

LINDSAY POSTED FUNNY, QUIPPY STORIES ABOUT HER BAGS AS IF THE BAGS WERE TAKING ON A LIFE OF THEIR OWN—VERY TONGUE-IN-CHEEK DESCRIPTIONS TO GIVE EACH ONE A PERSONALITY.

Garland Bags are made locally in Savannah, and Thomas produces about 250 in a batch. She will typically have about six to twelve of each design made. Some designs she carries continuously, but most are limited-edition fabrics, including her vintage designer scarf collection, which she lists a few times a year. Fans should diligently check their phones to be lucky enough to snag one of those bags before they sell out. Thomas is also looking to expand the types of clutches that she offers—stay tuned for box clutches that, fingers crossed, will be launching soon!

To learn more about Lindsay Thomas and Garland Bags, visit GarlandBags.com or follow along with her at @garlandbags on Instagram. V I E MAGAZ INE . COM | 37

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A gallery view of dresses in the Delight category of In America: A Lexicon of Fashion on display at the Met Photo courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City presents the twopart exhibit titled In America. Part one, In America: A Lexicon of Fashion, celebrates the Costume Institute’s seventy-fifth anniversary with a diverse range of designers from the 1940s to the present, organized into twelve sections that explore defining emotional qualities of American fashion. Part two, In America: An Anthology of Fashion, will open May 5, 2022, in collaboration with the American Wing of the Met. Both exhibits will be open until September 5, 2022.

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Palm Beach County is the largest county east of the Mississippi River, and The Palm Beaches comprise thirty-nine diverse cities and towns. Each has its own signature qualities and personality, making this area an ideal destination for travelers who want to cover a lot in a short time—and do it in style. The county spans 2,400 total square miles east to west from the Atlantic Ocean to Lake Okeechobee and north to south from the village of Tequesta to the town of Highland Beach. Still, the region is more widely recognized by its most prominent cities: West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, and Boca Raton.

This fall and winter season is the perfect time to get away from it all at your choice of iconic resorts, including The Breakers Palm Beach and Boca Raton Resort & Club. Be the first to stay at new properties like the wellness-inspired Amrit Ocean Resort and Residences, the fully restored White Elephant Palm Beach historic landmark hotel (sister hotel to the famed White Elephant on Nantucket), and the Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort in Delray Beach. Relish new attractions and experiences such as the expanded Loggerhead Marinelife Center—a sea turtle rehab facility and museum representing one of South Florida’s most popular sites. The recently opened Delray Beach Market is the state’s largest food hall, boasting a 150,000-square-foot market only a stone’s throw from vibrant Atlantic Avenue. Its grand opening was held this past April, featuring thirty-five individually curated, best-in-class purveyors of local seafood, artisan coffee, hand-rolled sushi, burgers, and a central cocktail bar. This sixtymillion-dollar project has also created hundreds of jobs in the hospitality industry—a win-win for tourists and the community alike.

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he newly renovated Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort in beautiful Delray Beach perches above the shores of the Atlantic. This American-Caribbean– style oasis offers a secluded and tranquil seaside village setting, making a perfect home base for those with a jam-packed itinerary during an extended weekend trip (like my husband and me). The hotel buzzes with excitement as guests come and go in a seamless parade within a happy-go-lucky atmosphere that is hospitable and relaxed. A Swedish massage at the hotel’s Tammy Fender Holistic Spa with best-inclass services and technicians is a treat for the senses. The experience is rounded out by an ocean-view salt therapy session, an all-natural approach to treating most respiratory, lung, and skin conditions by way of a halo generator. The whole experience, for me, ushered in a wave of heavenly relaxation that I had not found in over a year! Afternoons are for exploring culinary delights within the Delray Beach Market, which had just hosted its grand opening the day before our visit this past spring. This magnificent epicurean mecca is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the belly. And at four stories, this food mall is a walking venue with lots to see and taste—so fear not if some extra caloric intake occurs.

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Speaking of walking, leave your car keys in your room, as the Opal Grand is ideally situated for traipsing on foot to many places of interest within Delray Beach. A brisk walk from the beach down Atlantic Avenue will unveil a wide assortment of restaurants, bars, nightclubs, boutiques, and art galleries that line both sides of the thoroughfare. The avenue bustles with an active collection of locals and tourists alike. While en route to our dinner reservation, we were stopped in our tracks as an enormously long freight train passed while dozens of pedestrians and automobiles waited and watched it go by. And so, though you may not be near Boardwalk or Park Place and you do not pass GO, there is most certainly a railroad in this highclass, Monopoly-worthy destination. Located in a hip section of town, the fashionably chic Avalon Steak & Seafood restaurant was the place to see and be seen. This coastal-inspired steakhouse is influenced by Montauk flair and Nantucket panache. Avalon was conceptualized by the New York City veteran hospitality operators at Host Restaurants, the thirty-year visionaries behind award-winning NYC dining destinations including Scarpetta, Campagnola, American Cut, Bill Townhouse, and many others. Avalon showcases the best of the land and sea from all coasts, with modern dishes taking center stage on the dinner plate. Dining outside on the veranda gives guests an urban alfresco experience with a front-row seat to this happening section of Atlantic Avenue. If you’re looking for excitement and something for everyone, this is the place for you.

Although Farmer’s Table in Boca Raton was the last of our Delray Beach experiences before we hit the road, it was definitely not the least. Restaurant manager Kris Szenes welcomed us with a tour and a brief philosophy behind the dishes prepared fresh daily using seasonal ingredients in their purest form, devoid of excess fat, salt, processing, toxins, and more. If you were to think that food in such a “healthy” restaurant, where even butter and cream are noticeably absent, would be memorable (and not in a good way), you would be wrong. Everything at Farmer’s Table was to the contrary and provided an incredible dining experience. There is so much to see and discover throughout The Palm Beaches, and it is going to take many trips before I feel like I have seen it all—but I can’t wait to check more off my list!

This article is Part Two of a two-part exploration of The Palm Beaches of Florida. Check out our feature on Palm Beach in the June 2021 issue of VIE and online at VIEmagazine.com/article/floridas-palm-beaches-shine. Visit ThePalmBeaches.com to learn more and start planning your stay.

Above: Grab a cocktail at the Central Bar and stroll four floors of incredible dining options at the new Delray Beach Market. Above left: The Angry Lobster dish at Avalon Steak & Seafood will leave you feeling anything but mad! Opposite top: Tammy Fender Holistic Spa at the Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort is the perfect place to relax and unwind during your stay. Opposite middle: The Opal Grand is as stunning as its surrounding Atlantic views. Opposite bottom: The White Elephant hotel in Palm Beach opened in 2020 in a renovated 1920s Mediterranean Revival building. Photo by Chi-Thien Nguyen, courtesy of Elkus Manfredi Architects V I E MAGAZ INE . COM | 45

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Artist Jason deCaires Taylor is behind MUSAN, an underwater museum off Pernera beach in Ayia Napa, Cyprus. The aquatic treasure trove opened in July 2021 as an exciting tourist attraction and provides a haven for many sea creatures. Taylor’s concern for the effects of climate change, overfishing, and other human interventions have led him around the planet to create ideal conditions for marine life at all levels. The underwater museum offers a new perspective that humans can harmoniously coexist with nature and even benefit some ecosystems. The sculptures are composed of inert materials with neutral pH, so there are no adverse effects on the area. The unique project serves as an exciting destination and will contribute to increased biodiversity over time—a win for man and nature.

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“I went to school to be a broadcast news journalist but found that I loved telling stories from behind the camera,” says Amanda Suanne, whose Northwest Florida–based photography business is headquartered along Scenic Highway 30-A and the surrounding white-sand beaches. Still, it is anything but a local business. The talented photographer hails from Jacksonville, Florida, and has lived in the 30-A area for fourteen years, but her job takes her to all corners of the globe. Focusing primarily on weddings and travel—two perfect industries for someone based near some of the world’s most gorgeous beach Photography by AMANDA SUANNE communities—Amanda’s fine-art film photography has an ethereal, dreamlike quality that transports the viewer to a world far better than reality.

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Above: Amanda Suanne, a photographer based in the 30-A area of Northwest Florida, specializes in weddings, travel, family portraits, and fashion. Opposite and above right: Amanda’s use of film and digital photos provides a dreamy quality to her work, from bridal portraits to landscapes and architecture.

Amanda’s work has been featured in Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Southern Living, The Knot, Southern Weddings, Gulf Coast Bride, VIE, Atlanta Weddings, Style Me Pretty, Mississippi Weddings, and more. She also has been seen on TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress. We were so excited to have Amanda’s beautiful photos of Santorini, Greece, and her list of must-see spots in VIE’s October 2021 Travel Issue. We caught up with her again to talk about how she got into her jet-setting photography career! V I E MAGAZ INE . COM | 49

Visual Perspectives VIE: How did you become interested in photography? Amanda Suanne: During my last year of studying at the University of Cambridge in England, I traveled through Europe a lot on the weekends and spent a few weeks backpacking. I fell in love with the architecture and the history and took a camera to document my travels. When I returned and graduated from college, my passion for photography continued. I started taking photos and posting them on my blog and started getting some attention. The rest is history! VIE: What do you love most about your job? What inspires you when you’re on assignment? AS: I love meeting people and hearing their stories. Getting to know my subjects and giving them a chance to tell their story is very powerful and inspiring to me. It’s opened me up to a lot of new ideas and perspectives.

VIE: Did you always want to photograph weddings, or did that angle come after you began your photography career? AS: Weddings fell into my lap. I was posting photos on my blog, which was full of European travel and my family, and got an out-of-the-blue inquiry from a girl who had found it. She asked if I would photograph her wedding. I had never photographed a wedding before, but she trusted me and loved my eye, and her wedding ended up being featured in a national magazine. From there, the inquiries began pouring in, and I have been shooting weddings ever since. VIE: What are some of your favorite destinations you have traveled to for your job? AS: Getting to travel all over the country and internationally is one of my favorite parts of the job!

Paris

I frequently go to for work, and it is my favorite place in the world. I love the romance, the history, and the art. I always leave inspired.

Above: The photographer has a knack for capturing intimate images with beautiful angles and composition. Left: Paris has become Amanda’s favorite place to visit and shoot weddings. She captured these unforgettable moments at the Shangri-La Paris hotel.

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I frequently go to Paris for work, and it is my favorite place in the world. I love its romance, history, and art. I always leave inspired. VIE: Do you always try to incorporate taking travel photos during your wedding assignments? AS: Yes, I always try to incorporate travel photos into my photographer assignments. I also have a print shop where I sell fine-art prints of my travels. I recently released images from Greece and 30-A. VIE: Do you provide these travel and atmosphere images to your clients with their wedding packages? AS: The location of the wedding is part of the story. My clients choose where they are getting married for a reason—there is always meaning behind it. I try to incorporate these types of images into all of my wedding work as it is very important in telling their love story. I have also started including in my wedding collections coverage an option to cover all the events leading up to the wedding: the welcome party, the bridal luncheon, the rehearsal dinner, et cetera. This helps me get to know my clients and provides them with a more accurate look back at their wedding and the events around it. VIE: What do you love most about living and working in the 30-A area? What makes it such an ideal home for photographers? AS: The 30-A community has so many incredible areas to get married in, and being here has given me the opportunity to meet people from all over the world. I love that so many people choose to get married here, and I get to make friends from all parts of the country. Also, there really is no other place on earth like 30-A. When I get home from my travels, I feel so lucky and blessed to live in such an amazing area. VIE: How do you hope to evolve in your career? AS: I work with some fashion brands, shooting looks for their collections. I have always dreamed of moving to London to pursue my intentional photography more and to be somewhere I can photograph more fashion and editorial work.

VIE: If you weren’t in photography, what do you think your career would be? AS: I am a creative person by nature. In addition to my photography, I love to write songs, play the piano and guitar, act, create art, and really just do anything that allows me to express myself. I have always dreamed of being the voice of a Disney princess or performing on Broadway in New York City—haha! VIE: We could see that dream coming true! Thank you, Amanda!

VISIT AMANDASUANNE.COM TO SEE MORE OR FIND HER ON INSTAGRAM @AMANDASUANNEPHOTOGRAPHY.

Above: A sweet family portrait on the beach near 30-A Top: See more of Amanda’s favorite spots on Santorini, Greece, in VIE’s October 2021 Travel Issue.

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COLOR EIGHT YEARS AGO, when the district of SHINJUKU in TOKYO INVITED HER to CREATE an INSTALLATION for the SHINJUKU MITSUI BUILDING, Tokyo-based ARCHITECT and DESIGNER EMMANUELLE MOUREAUX conceived what would be HER FIRST WORK in an AWARD-WINNING ART EXHIBITION SERIES, 100 COLORS.

“Because it was a special time, the tenth anniversary of my Tokyo studio,” says Moureaux, “I decided to express my concept of shikiri in its simplest and most beautiful way—creating a space using layers of colors.

“In Japanese,” she explains, “shikiri means ‘partition.’ In traditional Japanese architecture, partitions, such as sliding paper screens, were used to divide spaces according to the function or the climate. These beautiful screens were disappearing from Japan, replaced by occidental walls or doors.” Altering the Japanese spelling, she added the Japanese character color and created a new meaning—dividing (creating) space with colors—while keeping the same pronunciation as the original Japanese word. “My shikiri concept is inspired by the colors and layers in the cityscape of Tokyo and also by the traditional Japanese screen,” she shares.

Universe of Words, an installation by Emmanuelle Moureaux, was displayed in July 2019 at the 3331 Arts Chiyoda in Tokyo as part of the centennial celebration for Calpis.

“Usually in architecture or interior design,” Moureaux continues, “color is often considered as a minor, two-dimensional element, a finishing touch applied on surfaces and decided at the end of the design process—for example, the color of walls, flooring, etc. I use colors as three-dimensional elements, like layers, to create spaces. For me, color is a medium to create space and emotion. I want people to breathe and immerse in colors, see colors, touch colors, and feel colors with all their senses. I want people to feel color with their entire body.” V I E MAGAZ INE . COM | 53

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eactions to her work affirm that Moureaux is succeeding. “When an installation starts,” she confides, “I am always hiding in a corner and looking at the people. They usually smile when they enter the space and see the colors.” Moureaux vividly recalls her awakening to color in 1995, when she first stepped off a train in Tokyo. Having discovered Japan through books, she says, she was finally visiting from her native country of France. Remembering the spectacle that appeared before her eyes that day, Moureaux says it was “as if I saw colors for the first time. Thousands of colors seemed to be floating in the cityscape as layers, as three-dimensional elements.” Her trip left Moureaux feeling “like I was a baby again. I wanted to live like the Japanese people.” Still a student, she returned home to finish her degree. Then, wasting no time, she moved to Tokyo in 1996, two months after she got her architect’s license from the French government. “I came with one suitcase, no connections—only the strong will to live in Tokyo and the dream to open my own studio.” 54 | NO V E MBE R 2 021

This page top: Moureaux designed the Sugamo Shinkin Bank’s Tokiwadai Branch facade with silhouettes of trees and fourteen colors within the windows arranged in a rhythmical pattern, transforming the building itself into signage. Left: Moureaux’s first public art sculpture, 100 colors no.33 – mirai (meaning “the future” in Japanese), visualized the next hundred years (2020 to 2119) in one hundred shades of colors.

Moureaux reveals that an installation in her art series, 100 colors, can contain tens of thousands—or sometimes hundreds of thousands—of modules. “It’s a long production process, starting with the preparation of the 100 colors material, then the cut of the material, then the production of lines. I use a lot of materials— paper, fabrics, wood, steel, aluminum, acrylic, and so on.” She employs local Japanese teams who carry out all the steps under her supervision.

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Her focus, no matter the material, is on the color. An absolute criterion for any component is its ability “to obtain the beauty of colors” Moureaux desires. “The colors have to be perfect and exact. For 100 colors, it took a lot of time to set the perfect one hundred recipes.” In other words, each “formula” had to be precise. “Of course,” she expounds, “the recipes are different according to the material and the way to color it, the type of paint, dye, print, etc.

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To earn a living, she taught French. Likewise, she took four hours of Japanese lessons daily for two years. In her spare time, she would hop on a train, randomly choosing a different location each time, where she’d walk around “to see and feel Tokyo and the Japanese culture,” she says. “When one of my students asked me to design her office, I was at last ready in my mind to work by myself.” Since her French license wasn’t valid in Japan, Moureaux earned a Japanese first-class architect’s license in 2003 and opened her studio. Above left: 100 colors no.3 – Shinjuku Central Park Above right: Artist and architect Emmanuelle Moureaux

Multidisciplined in her work, she says, “I create architecture, art installations, artworks, products, and color design. I’m always on a journey between different scales, from a small art piece to architecture, trying to give emotions to people with colors. There are no specific boundaries between each work, and my work process is the same. All my works are based on my concept of shikiri.”

“When I start a project,” she continues, “I first decide the number of colors I will use, depending on the function, the site, and my inspiration.” Since each project is distinctive, she now has thousands of colors to choose from in her studio. Preferring to showcase one hundred at a time, she says, “You never have the opportunity to see one hundred colors in one space at the same time.” Pointing out that humans can see millions of colors, she says, “People are living among the limited classification of colors, such as yellow, orange, pink, red, green, blue, and so on. This situation is clear when people are asked to choose their favorite color, as they tend to name one of the seven from the rainbow.” An associate professor at Tohoku University of Art and Design since 2008, Moureaux says she challenges her students “to explore the possibilities of color through a project I named ‘100 colors lab.’” Their assignment is to incorporate everyday objects, such as “glasses, bubble foam, rice, umbrellas, watches, CDs, chocolate blocks, and so on,” in creating a color palette. V I E MAGAZ INE . COM | 55

oureaux, in turn, finds her colors everywhere. “It might be a blue in a page of a magazine that I will give to the paint or dye factory.” When she says, “It’s important for me to collect as many colors as possible,” she means “real colors, not colors seen through a monitor. I do not use digital technology to select colors.” Moureaux is also particular about “creating colors, selecting colors, checking color samples, etc. in my studio on the same white table near the windows on a sunny day. If it rains or the weather is not clear enough, I don’t work with colors on that day.” Interestingly, with thousands of options and counting, she will not use black (“except for Color of Time, where it was necessary to express the moment colors disappear into blackness,” she says) or pastels. To date, numerous 100 colors installations have appeared throughout Japan and other parts of Asia as well as in cities in Europe, the US, South America, and the

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Middle East. Most of her installations are temporary, Moureaux informs, “like colors blooming somewhere and then disappearing.” Promising only that her next will be a big surprise, she offers her website and social media for the latest updates!

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THE ARTIST’S WAY FILIPINO AMERICAN TRAILBLAZER MARIANNE ANGELI RODRIGUEZ IS PAINTING HER OWN PATH, EMBRACING COLOR AND COMMUNITY IN COVINGTON, LOUISIANA.

hen looking at the original pieces created by the incredibly talented Rodriguez, one cannot help but notice the vivid use of color. Hot-hued pinks and reds, neon BY KELSEY OGLETREE greens, and rich blues explode off the canvas in eye-catching artworks. Although she was initially hesitant to use traditionally feminine colors, remarking, “I didn’t want to feel typical, loving pink so much,” she ultimately decided to use these colors to her advantage. One look at a Rodriguez painting will elicit a feeling of joy and excitement to any viewer.

Growing up, the Filipino American never dreamed of becoming an artist. She was born in Manila and moved with her parents and two older brothers to New York at the age of seven. “My parents were very appreciative of art,” says Rodriguez, “but being first-generation immigrants, it was always their hope PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF I would go into something more stable.” After attending MARIANNE ANGELI ROGRIGUEZ Hunter College, she planned to pursue diplomatic work and land a role within the United Nations. However, her career path diverged, and she fell in love with the world of fashion. Rodriguez decided to go back to school for womenswear design at the Fashion Institute of Technology. “That opened up my world,” she recalls. “Being around artists made me realize I should have gotten in touch with my creativity sooner.”

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came to realize she was the best advocate and voice for promoting her work. “As an artist, you’re putting value out into the world, and it’s up to you to meet the eyes of those who want to connect with that,” she says. Being in Louisiana, Rodriguez says many painters render traditional Southern scenes with flora and fauna. While she appreciates the artistry, she maintains her unique style by focusing on her own work. “I love all that, but I try not to look so much at other painters, as I don’t want that to infiltrate my consciousness,” she says. It was a leap for her to present such bold, contemporary, large-scale art in Covington. Still, she wanted to stay true to things that inspired her—the feeling of being at a festival, a ceremonial dress, or even the shapes of jewelry. Her mixed-media works, which incorporate pieces of textiles and fabrics she’s been collecting from her time in New York’s Garment District—and even scraps from old wallpaper books—are among her most striking creations. Although her vibrant, abstract pieces are among her most recognizable, she is not blind to the beauty of simplicity. Included in some of her bestselling items are terra cotta pots called Peace Planters. Painted with black-and-white or multicolored faces, the planters “evoke a sense of mindfulness and peace within everyday life.” It is no surprise that her customers are so fond of them. As abstract and filled with whirlwind color as her pieces can be, Rodriguez needs a clean workshop to be at her best. “I will spend an entire day cleaning up—clutter

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really disturbs my flow,” she says. Unfortunately, she’s had to spend a lot of time cleaning up lately. Covington was hit hard by Hurricane Ida in late August and is still facing months of recovery. Rodriguez’s gallery was spared, with only minor flooding in her studio, but her home experienced more substantial damage. Personal challenges aside, mere days after the hurricane, she was already looking for ways to help others. In September, she held a hurricane recovery sale, donating 10 percent of the profits to a local art and beautification initiative. Rodriguez anticipates her work will be on hold for a bit longer while she focuses efforts toward the recovery of her community. She is anxious to get back into creation mode, experimenting with various canvas sizes and expanding her mixed-media works—salvaged wood from a fallen tree at her home could even make an appearance in an upcoming piece, she shares. She stocks her studio, now reopened, with sparkling water and crunchy snacks and tunes into upbeat music, such as that of duo Polo & Pan, to get in the zone. Her five rescue pets (two dogs and three cats) are faithfully by her side, hanging out in the gallery on a typical day, even drawing in visitors who might not otherwise stop. “We joke that the animals are our salespeople,” she says. “People won’t notice the art, but they’ll notice the cats—and end up buying a print.”

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Ruby Sky Stiler works with hand-cut paper, acrylic resin, paint, and graphite on panels to construct reliefs with deceivingly sculptural surfaces. Incorporating elements of the monumental and the cast-off, Stiler explores questions of authenticity, authority, value, and taste. See more of Stiler’s work on Instagram @rubyskystiler and at RubySkyStiler.com. Seated Artist (Looking right), 2021 by New York City– based artist Ruby Sky Stiler – Acrylic paint, acrylic resin, paper, glue, and graphite on panel, 44 × 50 inches Courtesy of the artist and Nicelle Beauchene Gallery, New York

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The beauty of humanity is that we all express ourselves in unique ways, yet we usually want the same things: love, compassion, acceptance, and so forth. It’s exhilarating to discover an artist whose work demonstrates these messages with such clarity and beauty. When I came across Portuguese artist Vanessa Barragão’s work, I was intrigued by her innovative techniques and profound messages. The work speaks to more than just a stunning presentation as sustainability and life’s challenges are at the core of Vanessa’s purpose. Her techniques are based on ancestral textile processes, such as crochet and embroidery. She creates based on a feeling and goes from there with no guarantee of the result, allowing for the full expression of her artistry to come to life. Her work is bold, colorful, and unlike any other. I chatted with Vanessa about sustainable art, her journey to realizing her purpose, and the importance of staying true to your roots. Check out our inspiring conversation below. VIE: When did you know you wanted to be an artist, and what inspired you to get into fashion and textiles? VANESSA BARRAGÃO: I grew up in Albufeira, my hometown. I spent all my childhood and the beginning of my teenage years in this seaside city. I was a tranquil child, always very inspired by my grandmas. I used to draw, paint, and create clothes for my dolls, and I think this was the beginning of my immense passion for textile work. Since I’ve known me, I always had this dream to be an artist. But I never realized that it could become true. This journey to be an artist grew in a very organic way and step by step. My grandmas have been my inspiration for this decision since my childhood. I used to believe that it was my vocation and what I would like to do. Still, during university, I realized that the fashion environment and production methodologies were so different from my perspectives and way of living. So, during my master’s degree in fashion, I decided to focus my studies on fiber and artisanal textile processes.

Left: Portuguese artist Vanessa Barragão creates intricate, large-scale textile works inspired by nature, travel, family, and the desire to build a sustainable lifestyle. Far opposite: Barragão poses with Botanical Tapestry at London’s Heathrow Airport. Photo courtesy of Heathrow Airport x Kew Gardens © 2019 V I E MAGAZ INE . COM | 65

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Every material I use to create my artworks comes from deadstock and leftovers from a few factories in the north of Portugal.

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VIE: What does sustainability mean to you, and how do you incorporate this into your work? VB: Sustainability involves three different areas: economic, social, and environmental. It’s challenging and almost impossible to have a 100 percent sustainable business, but it’s crucial to find ways to turn our businesses and lives toward more sustainable practices. When we speak about a sustainable product, many aspects have to be involved. In my studio, I always try to find new solutions to make my process and products more and more efficient in terms of sustainability. Every material I use to create my artworks comes from deadstock (unused goods) and leftovers from a few factories in the north of Portugal. My way of creating lies in a slow process, using ancestral and handmade techniques. These are the bases of my studio, and my ideology involves reusing and upcycling materials. At the studio, it is very common to use recycled wood to create shelves to store the wool, tools to help in the process, big windows to light the space, and so on.

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VIE: Where do you find inspiration for your art? VB: I find inspiration in nature, the places I visit, and the ones I traveled to in the past. Every year, I like to spend two or three weeks traveling to an area surrounded by nature, without phones and technology, so I can turn off and be completely present and connected with nature, trying to understand what it speaks to me. This is how I get inspired for future artworks. The coral reefs and the ocean were my main inspiration until now, maybe because I grew up at the seaside, where the ocean is the main attraction and very important for the community to survive. The coral reefs were the most impressive thing I ever saw, and they inspired me so much. I used to travel a lot with my family during my childhood. Seeing the colors fading away year by year on the bottom of the Caribbean Sea was the main inspiration for my creations once I started university. So, I began focusing my collections on raising awareness for these environmental problems and letting people know that most of their actions affect our habitat. VIE: What has been your most favorite project to date? VB: I have loved all the pieces I created until now. All have different meanings, and each is a piece of me, of what I was thinking when making it. They reflect the energy I was feeling then and the thoughts I had at the time. Besides this, each artwork has a clear message of what I want to pass on to the people. The most challenging and special project I’ve been involved in is Botanical Tapestry, created in partnership with London’s Heathrow Airport and Kew Gardens. This piece took six months to complete. It is the biggest tapestry I have ever made. It has a big meaning for me, not just because of the messages about threatened species in the piece, but also because of its placement around the main flight connections at Heathrow Airport. During those six months, a lot of things were happening in my life and a lot of changes started, so I consider this tapestry a mark in my private life, and because of that, I can say this is my special project.

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VB: This project was born through an invitation from the Albufeira Municipality to develop a work at Paderne, my grandpa’s hometown. I couldn’t have been more excited! Albufeira, Silves, and Loulé are participating in a certified Geopark that will unify these three Algarve cities with a walking trail. The aspiring Geopark is called Algarvensis, and this was the main inspiration to start developing the project.

VIE: Tell us about the process of creating one of your displays. How do you decide what colors to use? VB: The process starts with a message I want to pass to the community to help people conceptualize and improve their actions. Then I start creating. First, the colors are selected with the yarns and fibers available in the studio, and the shape of the tapestry is defined. I don’t usually draw since I like freedom during the creation process, so the flow and gradients grow in the tapestry. It varies based on the mood of the day, like a way of expression and meditation. There are always two aspects to consider during the creation: the message I want to pass and the moment of my life. Those two are always together during my creation process and are always reflected in the artwork. When all the canvas squares are done, the carving process starts, and the artwork is born.

Top: Botanical Tapestry at Heathrow Airport in London

The colors I choose depend on the message I want to convey, sometimes according to the meaning of each color, sometimes because that color talked to me or reminded me about a moment.

VIE: Tell us about the recent display you did on the medieval bridge as part of the GeoPalcos event.

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During my childhood, I visited this place, between Paderne’s castle and the medieval bridge, to find wild orchids hidden around it in the different months of the year. Barely anyone knows about these species because you really have to connect yourself with the space around you to find these tiny flowers, and that’s what I wanted to convey. We created eight Algarvensis orchids in the studio, which can only be seen here and in a few places in the south of Spain. The roots in the artwork represent the power that our own roots, our essence, and our past have in our lives and the celebration of my return to my roots. VIE: What made you decide to move back to your hometown of Albufeira? VB: Our roots are our essence, our family, our past. We can’t lose our roots. Just like trees, we need them to stay connected and improve our present and our actions. In those roots live memories, energies, values that we are acquiring at every moment, every second of our lives. If we lose our roots, we lose ourselves. In a moment of my life, I started disconnecting myself from my roots, and at one point, I felt lost, without knowing who I was and how to interact with people. Why it happened, I don’t know. But it happens, and many people go through similar moments in their lives. The solution I found to get out of this problem was to return to my hometown, close to my family and friends, surrounded by people I love, and focus on what I love to do—creating. With my family already working with

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Our roots are our essence, our family, our past. We can’t lose our roots. Just like trees, we need them to stay connected.

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me, it made my decision a lot easier to make, so at the beginning of 2020, I moved my studio and myself to Albufeira. After a year and a half, I reconstructed the breaks in my roots, and now I recognize myself again. This moment of my life is represented by the use of root elements in my artworks. I realize the number of people who go through this type of problem in their lives, and I hope the way I solved this journey can help and inspire others to find a way to solve theirs. VIE: What other projects do you have coming up in 2021? VB: The studio will start working with two new galleries; one in Portugal called This Is Not a White Cube, and the other is the brand-new CoBrA Gallery in downtown Shanghai, China. Both have challenged me to create new artworks and collections together with them. Galería Casa Cuadrada is another gallery that I have been working with since 2019 and with whom my pieces have the pleasure of traveling the world from art fairs to exhibitions. Currently, I am working on different projects commissioned by private clienats and interior designers to be displayed in private houses and hotels around the world. I hope you all get a chance to see my works near you in the following year. VIE: Thank you, Vanessa! We can’t wait to see them.

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JOHN VAN HAMERSVELD

If you don’t know the name, you certainly know the work. Starting with the poster for the now-iconic surfing documentary The Endless Summer, created while he was still in art school, John Van Hamersveld is perhaps best known for designing over three hundred album covers and concert posters during the glory days of rock ’n’ roll.

The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour? That was him. The Rolling Stones’ Exile on Main Street? Him too. From Kiss to the Beach Boys to Jefferson Airplane to the Grateful Dead, if it’s a cover whose magic hasn’t dimmed over the past thirty or forty years, it was probably created by JVH.

Left: Graphic artist John Van Hamersveld Right: Van Hamersveld with a rendition of his famous Johnny Face artwork at a recent retrospective exhibit Photos courtesy of John Van Hamersveld Below: Van Hamersveld created the album art for the US release of the Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour. Photo courtesy of Capitol Records © 1967

For almost sixty years, the artist, photographer, and designer has plucked images from his imagination that have become part of our cultural identity. And now, the artist who’s always been ahead of his time is taking his retrospective collection to the online digital assets database WAX. If you’re new to the world of digital art and collectibles, you’re not alone. Here’s your crash course: NFTs (non-fungible tokens) are entirely unique assets that exist in the digital world rather than the physical. Cash, for example, is fungible because one dollar can be swapped for another. But each image in Van Hamersveld’s collection is non-fungible because it’s distinct and can’t be replaced with anything else. And as with physical collections, you own the NFT to do with as you wish. Sound like something from the space age? It is. But it’s gaining popularity, especially among creatives who want to give audiences a different way to experience their art. That’s part of the reason Van Hamersveld was keen to explore the digital assets frontier. “It’s a new dimension of art that allows for collectors to interact in new ways with the art forms I love most,” he says. “Each NFT is a journey into the many layers that make up my art—shapes, colors, shades, and concepts.” The WAX collection, which consists of 128 cards total and five contemporary rarities, is just the latest in a remarkably forward-thinking career. Van Hamersveld’s résumé is an improbable mélange of academic world and Capitol Records material, with a deep dive into the psychedelic hippie culture. Innovation has always been the name of his game, though.

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It’s a new dimension of art that allows for collectors to interact in new ways with the art forms I love most.

In the early 1980s, Van Hamersveld met a guy named Steve Jobs, who gave him a Lisa computer—one of the first desktops—and continued to upgrade his friend as digital technology improved. Van Hamersveld immediately understood the possibilities that existed where art and digital intersect, namely that his images could reach far more people on the internet than they ever did on even the most famous album covers.

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“ ut at the heart of all that technology, including the digital animation that characterizes his current collection, is simply Van Hamersveld and his thoroughly atypical imagination. For him, it’s all about the “intimacy of the idea,” which flows from his mind to the piece of paper on which every image debuts, no matter how high tech it ends up.

Culling those ideas doesn’t seem nearly as difficult as it should be, considering the way his brain works. Talking with Van Hamersveld is like being on a roller-coaster ride, at times inspiring a desperate hope that you can handle the unexpected twists and then marveling at the experience when it comes to an end. What starts as a discussion about art in the digital age, for example, can veer suddenly into ancient Japanese wood-block printing and Bauhaus because, for him, they’re all connected. And seeing connections where others don’t is just one reason he’s been a permanent fixture in a notoriously fickle industry. There’s no better way to understand the man than to absorb his art, and the WAX collection provides entrée to some of his most popular images, reimagined for a new century. It’s no ordinary retrospective, though. It’s based heavily on a new elevenminute documentary, John Van Hamersveld: Crazy World Ain’t It. Still making the rounds at film festivals and racking up awards as it goes, the documentary features notable modern artists reflecting on Van Hamersveld and his legacy, plus the subject himself weighing in on his art and the influences behind it.

For me, my parents’ record collection was my art museum, and a lot of those records were designed by John.

Of course, it’s impossible to summarize nearly sixty years of art in eleven minutes. Still, the brevity serves to heighten the impact of household-name artists like Shepard Fairey, who contends that Van Hamersveld is responsible for elevating design and illustration in popular culture. Artist Mary Anna Pomonis highlights his impact on kids of the 1960s and 1970s who didn’t live near a museum. “Then, your only access to a beautiful image like a painting was in a foldout of a record album,” she says. “For me, my parents’ record collection was my art museum, and a lot of those records were designed by John.” His reaction to the film? “Condensed,” he says, only slightly tongue in cheek. He does admit to being especially amazed at the younger artists in the film who had been influenced by his work and the fact that they represented various mediums, from photography to skateboard design.

Left: Skeletons from the Closet: The Best of Grateful Dead featuring Van Hamersveld’s cover art Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. © 1974 Below: Van Hamersveld’s recent NFT art collection with WAX is an all-new blend of his iconic graphic art reimagined for the digital age.

As his retrospective is burning up the internet and his documentary making its way around the world, Van Hamersveld doesn’t dare predict what the future of art will hold. After all, he created his celebrated Johnny Face forty years ago at a time he thought the world had gone mad. And it’s just gotten wilder since then, he posits. But, as he shrugs at the end of his documentary, “It’s a crazy world, ain’t it? That’s the world we live in.”

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odern interior inspiration has always been the focus for homeowners Ampy and Fred Cox, says Reeves. “Nothing tired or old is ever going to happen in this home,” he continues. “It’s constantly evolving and refreshing, and we are always working toward new, fresh, and creative ways to design.” The recently completed kitchen features an oversize island with stools, a range, and plenty of storage space via the chic metallic-coated drawers and cabinets, which continue throughout the room. The mirror-glaze finish creates interest and the illusion of a much larger area, as do the barely-there hanging bar lights, which

Ampy and Fred’s art collection also plays a part throughout the home, inspiring the pops of red and gold found throughout the fabrics, pillows, and other accessories. Many pieces are by their middle son, while Ampy painted the abstract work in the entryway last year. Custom rugs create distinctive spaces and bring warmth to the beautiful gray-and-white marbled floors. The couple’s most recent idMI purchase was the black-and-white rug beneath the dining table. “We met Todd and Jorge when they first opened the store,” says Ampy, “since I had to meet another Cuban in Destin! Since then, our homes have been furnished little by little with the gorgeous modern furniture unique to idMI. We have become great friends with both Todd and Jorge. They immediately knew exactly what we liked, and everything they have shown us for our home has been perfect. There is no other place around this area with such great modern furnishings nor with such talented and experienced people. When I go in, I want to buy everything, and I still have my first purchase—a lamp that’s behind the sofa. I can spend all morning looking at their beautiful furniture.”

She continues, elaborating on the inspiration and results of the newly redesigned home. “Opening up the space between the kitchen and dining room made such a huge difference. You can really see the black-and-white theme I have going, and the larger area and pops of red make the furniture look even more outstanding. Everyone who walks in just says, ‘Wow.’” “We built this home in 1997, and this is the second time we’ve redone the kitchen,” adds Fred. “I was surprised by how big of an island we could get away with now that the wall is gone. We love it.” As Reeves said, the home will continue to evolve, and the owners agree. “Fred hates shopping, but luckily he likes shopping for furniture,” Ampy laughs. “I’m campaigning for a sectional sofa, so that will probably be our next purchase from idMI!”

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iving near the Gulf of Mexico comes with its own set of daily miracles: blazing orange sunrises and pink sunsets, dazzling white sand, crystal clear water, and a community of people striving to enjoy and protect their lifestyle and beautiful surroundings every day. Taking a bike ride down the path along Scenic Highway 30-A in Northwest Florida offers the chance to discover a collection of distinct coastal towns, each with its own flavor and style. The artists, shopkeepers, and chefs along this stretch of beach, tucked between the Gulf and the Choctawhatchee Bay, have talent beyond measure and have created a destination that feels like home, no matter what address is on your driver’s license. The chance to make a more permanent escape to the 30-A area is a dream for many who visit, and Corcoran Reverie is here to help. For beach homes perfect for family getaways or groups of friends, look no further than these two brandnew properties with views of the Gulf.

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283 Lakeview Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Photo by Dave Warren

283 LAKEVIEW DRIVE – $6,490,000 With nine bedrooms and ten baths, this lakefront home is the ultimate family beach escape. Ideally positioned in Seagrove Beach along 30-A, this compelling new-construction opportunity sprawls along seventy-five feet of Eastern Lake frontage framed by the picturesque landscape and idyllic Gulf views. Designed by the acclaimed team at Geoff Chick & Associates, the floor plan encompasses over 5,600 square feet of living space. Its three levels are connected by stairs and an elevator for convenience and accessibility. The cantilevered roof, expansive window walls, and articulation of exterior lines expose an especially modern flair while holding true to the coastal design. Upon entering the first floor, you are greeted by a living area with a summer kitchen and direct access to the outdoor oasis with a large pool, hot tub, and private dock. For those who love the lake and the beach, why not enjoy the best of both worlds?

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37 GRAND INLET COURT – $4,750,000 We’re excited to introduce Grand Inlet, the newest exclusive low-density community opportunity in Inlet Beach, Florida, featuring a unique collaboration with the development team at Freeman Partners and the builders at Holiday Beach Development. The four-home community has been thoughtfully designed by the sought-after team at T.S. Adams Studio, keeping architectural integrity in mind while taking full advantage of the prime location and stunning Gulf views. Situated on an interior homesite boasting 6,200 square feet of well-planned living and entertaining space, 37 Grand Inlet Court is a six-bedroom, six-bath beauty with three half-baths. The first floor features an oversize media room in addition to two bedrooms with en-suites and access to the outdoor living area. The custom saltwater pool trimmed with Medusa pavers is built for ultimate relaxation. Above and opposite: 37 Grand Inlet Court is one of four new-build homes coming soon to the Grand Inlet community in Inlet Beach, Florida, designed by the renowned architectural team at T.S. Adams Studio. Renderings courtesy of Corcoran Reverie 84 | NO V E MBE R 2 021

Upon entering the second floor, which can be accessed by the elevator servicing all four floors of the home, your eyes will be drawn to the custom wood ceiling adornments and random-width white oak flooring. The kitchen is a chef ’s dream with a Sub-Zero and Wolf appliance suite, ample storage space, and a quartzite waterfall. The distinction between indoors and out is blurred as the oversize sliding glass doors create a seamless divide between the living room and covered porch. The third level is home to the primary suite, complete with a private sitting area, a covered patio, and a large walk-in closet. Fun awaits on the fourth-floor sun deck, the perfect place to enjoy vibrant coastal sunsets. The utmost quality of finishes

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THE distinction BETWEEN INDOORS AND OUT IS blurred AS THE OVERSIZE SLIDING GLASS DOORS CREATE A seamless divide BETWEEN THE living room AND covered porch. and fixtures have been selected throughout the home, with no detail overlooked. Notable features include gas entry lanterns, eight-foot solid core doors, impactrated windows, smart home technology, whole-home audio wiring, forty-year architectural shingles, and an attached two-car garage. Welcome home!

hether you’re searching for your coastal dream home or your next investment property, Corcoran Reverie is here to help you turn your reverie into reality. This locally owned boutique brokerage specializes in the luxury home market in Northwest Florida from Destin to Panama City Beach and the coastal communities along Scenic Highway 30-A. With a team of over 150 agents led by broker and owner Hilary Farnum-Fasth and partner Jacob Watkins, and offices in Seagrove and Destin, Corcoran Reverie holds the No. 1 office ranking in Northwest Florida based on a closed sales volume of over $750 million in its first year as a Corcoran affiliate. For more information on Corcoran Reverie and to search available listings, visit CorcoranReverie.com.

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You say you want a revolution. Well, you know, We all want to change the world. You tell me that it’s evolution. Well, you know, We all want to change the world.

his sentiment carries from the Beatles in 1968 to Carrie Barratt in 2021. Barratt is the former deputy director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the first woman CEO and president of the New York Botanical Garden, and one of the most curious and caring people I know. From her decades of past experiences and recent work with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and South Bend Museum of Art, Barratt is uniquely positioned to revolutionize how people experience museums.

Interview by Suzanne Pollak

What follows are excerpts from a recent interview with Barratt on how institutions might achieve this: There is a difference between close looking and looking closely. I grew up going to the Art Institute of Chicago. Then in my work as a curator, close looking was almost like a guided tour or guided meditation, where someone who knew a lot about a painting would stand and tell you all about it. At the end of the tour, people would say, “Thank you! Now I know so much more.”

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n our world of social media, information transfer, and the light-speed digital revolution, most people enjoy works of art by sharing them. It isn’t just demographic; it’s not just young people—it’s everyone. “Look where I am! I’m taking a picture and I’m posting it.” You see people with their phones all the time, which even five or six years ago used to bother many people. “Can’t these people just put their phones away and look?” I have come to realize that’s actually the wrong instinct. When people share what they see in a museum, it’s because they are putting themselves in the picture. They are putting themselves in the situation of being in a museum. I’d like to do less telling and more asking, flipping the curatorial profession into one where expertise still matters a great deal, but it shouldn’t be first. My telling you everything I know about a John Singleton Copley is only relevant after I’ve said, “What do you see?” I’m coming up with a series of questions that interrogates you and asks what you feel: What do you see? Why do you love this? Is there a particular color that you respond to? Does it remind you of anything? If you were going to share this with a friend or family member, who would it be? You saw something beautiful. How will that change your life? You might tell them, “I saw something amazing today,” which might get you to say, “I really wish I knew more. I’m going to try to find the artist and ask some very specific questions about what it’s made of, what’s the impetus, what it meant to him.”

At the Minneapolis Institute of Art, there’s a program in Resilience Communication. This program puts the visitor first. The South Bend Museum of Art is considering letting workers in the downtown area, who mostly work at hospitals and banks, come into the museum during their lunch hour—maybe even bring their lunch. What would it be like if they just sat and had lunch with a painting, with nobody? For some people, that would be incredibly intimidating. But for others, it would be like being with a good friend. Years ago, at the Rubin Museum of Art in New York, you could pick your favorite piece of Tibetan art and sleep under it. There are so many different ways to engage with art now. As a profession, we have been more inclined to educate, tell, and explicate than we have been to listen. If we say in our world the most valuable skill in leadership, family life, and relationships is to be a better listener, how does that then translate into the experience of a museum? If I say, “Come to the museum; I want to listen to you,” how does that work?

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It’s about being together and learning to listen to one another. We’re longing to be together, and art can bring us there.

I think bringing our empathetic sense of works of art to the forefront is a much more healing and meaningful place for us to start now than the name and date—what I call dog-tag information. You can find that in a book. I do think that the value of culture and museums is really in that moment where somebody is able to feel. One great tragedy we’ve come to realize over the past year is that the vast majority of people are not comfortable with works of art. They don’t easily relate to them because they are intimidating, or they don’t know about the artist, or they didn’t learn them in school. They didn’t have parents who took them to museums. So the great diverse, inclusive revolution in art museums is putting the visitor first. There’s a significant difference between works of art at home and works of art that we see in museums. We have higher expectations of museums. Not everybody, but some of us, have art in our homes made by family; other people have posters on their walls. I think that almost everybody has something on their walls that gives them pleasure or joy when they wake up in the morning. If I were redesigning museum tours, it would be interesting to say, “Would you like the tour where you hear everything about this? Or the tour where you tell me what you see?” Many museums are now doing the latter—not necessarily as art historical or docent-led tours, but actually billed as civic learning or empathetic looking.

Most people come to a museum ready to be talked to rather than listened to. But if I could—and maybe I will—start a program about listening, I would say, “Let’s pick a painting. How does that resonate with you? How does it make you feel?” Then at a certain point, you’d say, “I’d really like to know who painted it. I wonder what was going on in the world at that time.” Where did it come from? How did it get here? How much did they pay for it? All of these questions are natural to the art historical process and museum practice. I think we have to come up with a whole new list of questions that interrogate the viewer.

The tour would have to be framed in the right way. It would be fascinating to pilot a listening tour, to say, “At a certain point in this tour, we will get to the details about a painting. We’re here with a renowned art historian. But the purpose of this tour is actually to talk to each other. Come ready to hear from each other and to listen.” Some people will never take that tour because they don’t want to listen to each other, and that’s just fine. But other people are looking for community—it’s not even postpandemic; it’s just the way things are now in our society. What I’m proposing is also something that feeds community and comfort. It’s about being together and learning to listen to one another. We’re longing to be together, and art can bring us there.

Suzanne Pollak, a mentor and lecturer in the fields of home, hearth, and hospitality, is the founder and dean of the Charleston Academy of Domestic Pursuits. She is the coauthor of Entertaining for Dummies, The Pat Conroy Cookbook, and The Charleston Academy of Domestic Pursuits: A Handbook of Etiquette with Recipes. Born into a diplomatic family, Pollak was raised in Africa, where her parents hosted multiple parties every week. Her South Carolina homes have been featured in the Wall Street Journal Mansion section and Town & Country magazine. Visit CharlestonAcademy.com or contact her at Suzanne@CharlestonAcademy.com to learn more. V I E MAGAZ INE . COM | 87

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Believe it or not, this photo was taken on an iPhone! Jian Cui used her mobile device to catch the tender moment as two peacocks seemingly embraced. As a result, the lovable photograph received an honorable mention in the animal category of the 2021 iPhone Photography Awards. The IPPAWARDS shines a light on the countless moments that would have gone undocumented in earlier times when most of us did not have a high-quality camera in our back pocket. So, no more excuses, aspiring shutterbugs—capture your world! These awards show that you do not need a professional camera to take a great photo.

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childhood friendship blossomed into romance when Caroline Engstrom and Kyle Miller began dating during their teen years in Minnesota. On May 15, 2021, their destiny finally came to fruition as the pair were married on the beautiful white-sand beach of Ed Walline Park in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Around 125 friends and family joined them to witness the union, and a celebration followed at the Engstrom family beach home nearby. The bride shares her favorite memories from the big day as the Millers approach their six-month anniversary!

OUR LOVE STORY Kyle and I grew up in Minnesota together. We first met in Sunday school when we were about three and four years old. Our parents had known each other long before we were even around. I told my mom at age four that I wanted to marry Kyle Miller, and twenty years later, I was walking down the aisle to him! We dated long-distance for three years when my family moved to Florida and he stayed to go to school. After graduation, Kyle came to visit and couldn’t leave, so he skipped his flight home and never looked back. After five years of dating, Kyle proposed to me at sunset in front of our closest family and friends. He ordered a diamond to customize my ring, but it didn’t make it in time, so he had to propose with a fake ring! It turned out the real ring was done the next day. Eleven months of planning later, we had our dream wedding in Florida. V I E MAGAZ INE . COM | 99

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We really enjoyed wedding planning. We are both easygoing and didn’t have strong preferences; I feel like that helped keep everyone happy.

OUR WEDDING PLANS Kyle wanted a larger wedding, and with some restrictions on venues, it was easiest to have it at the Engstrom household. I always wanted a small ceremony and reception with only immediate family, but with me being in my comfort zone at home, we compromised so he could invite everyone. We really enjoyed wedding planning. We are both easygoing and didn’t have strong preferences; I feel like that helped keep everyone happy and let them have a say. Since I work as a hairstylist, I know my way around the wedding industry, and it was pretty easy to choose our vendors, who were all fantastic!

OUR WEDDING DAY I know traditionally, we wouldn’t see each other that day before the ceremony, but we still did. I just remember Kyle being the sweetest he had ever been. I could see the excitement in his eyes. My family and I did most of the decorating and flowers ourselves, so it was an early morning for us, and we quickly got to work. Later, as hair and makeup started, I had never felt more loved. Everyone came to check on me and enjoy small moments together. Right before the ceremony, I saw Kyle was calling me on the phone. I answered, and he said, “Where am I supposed to meet you?” I couldn’t stop laughing. Thankfully someone helped him to the altar! Around sunset, we headed back to the beach for photos. That was one of my favorite times because it was just Kyle and me. We laughed and danced and ran down the beach. 100 | NO V E MBE R 2 021

fter the sunset photos, we made it back to the reception. It was a party, and that’s all we ever wanted—loud music, lights, dancing, singing, laughing, and crying. Our most loved people surrounded us, helping us create the most amazing memories. After everyone started to clear, the sun was down and the moon was out, so we made our way back to the beach and ran into the water. I had always wanted water photos, and this was my shot! The boys took off their clothes (because, of course, they were worried about getting wet while I was still in a dress—a different one from my gown, thankfully), so the photos are speckled with different-colored boxers, but they were the best photos I’ve ever seen. We ended the night under the stars, which is one of my favorite places to be.

OUR HONEYMOON We went to South Florida and escaped on an impromptu “honeymoon.” Hopefully, we’ll be able to travel internationally with less concern and no quarantines in the future!

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rds ds Who declared the owl wise? Who called the blue jay brave? Why is it the cardinal Brings love from beyond the grave?

I don’t know why it matters, Or if it matters not, That the birds in my yard Impart the solace that I sought.

I fill the feeder as if to say, “Come spend some time with me.” Their noble traits so worthy, Is it covetous to want all three?

Wisdom is the most useful guide and bravery is rare, But love once felt is evermore, A gift, a song, a prayer.

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LOVE ONCE FELT IS EVERMORE, A GIFT, A SONG, A PRAYER.

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Petite pause New York City–based artist Vin Servillon is drawn to the “simple honesty” the eyes present. He finds comfort in their transparency, especially in our largely surface-level world. Servillon’s eye paintings were also recently featured in the window displays at Saks Fifth Avenue, lending a new perspective to thousands of passersby per day.

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A WONDERLAND BLOOMS Photography courtesy of WOODEN SHOE TULIP FARM

For Americans who dream of seeing extensive fields covered with colorful tulips in the Netherlands or at the world-famous tulip festival in São Paulo, we have great news! The gorgeous rows of bright blooms are closer than you think—just an hour’s drive south of Portland, Oregon. Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm has gained a reputation as a beautiful family destination for photos, flowers, and fun since the Iverson family first opened the farm to the public on Easter in 1985.

The family-owned and operated flower farm was founded in 1950 by Ross and Dorothy Iverson, who raised six children on the property near Woodburn, Oregon, and began growing tulips in 1974. After that fateful Easter celebration on the farm, the family realized how much the community and visitors loved the beautiful destination they had created and began an annual celebration of the tulips from the end of March to the first week of May. Forty acres of gently undulating land holds around 2.5 million tulips in eighty varieties, which the family plants in October using specialized equipment purchased from the Netherlands. “We have expanded from the early days and, aside from taking bulb orders and selling cut flowers, we now sell potted tulips and gift shop items and have all sorts of food and activities on weekends for all members of the family,” says the farm’s website. “In recent years, we have also added our Fall Gift Shop, Wine Tasting Room, and a summer Event Garden.” Gorgeous fresh flowers and handcrafted wines? Where can we sign up? The Wooden Shoe Vineyards Tasting Room is open year-round, Friday through Monday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. “In 2009, we planted our first vines, leading to the bottling of our first Wooden Shoe Vineyards vintage in 2012,” says the family. “Today, we are proud to offer some of the finest wines in the Willamette Valley.” Wines include a pinot noir, pinot noir rosé, pinot gris, sparkling blush Moscato, Albariño (a dry white wine), Tempranillo (a full-bodied red wine), and Maréchal Foch (a hybrid red variety).

Above: Visit Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm year-round for events, markets, and more. The scenic destination is about an hour south of Portland near Woodburn, Oregon, and hosts an annual tulip festival when the flowers bloom throughout April. Left: Wooden Shoe Vineyards began bottling a variety of handcrafted wines in 2012. The farm’s tasting room is open Monday through Friday all year. V I E MAGAZ INE . COM | 107

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ith events, markets, and wine tastings, plus the farm being available for event rentals, plenty is going on at Wooden Shoe— but the real highlight of the year happens in March and April when it hosts the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival.

Billed as a top spring attraction in Oregon, Tulip Fest is a rainbow affair full of family-friendly activities, food vendors on weekends, gift shops, and artisan markets. Of course, it also provides the opportunity to take home your enchanting bouquet of fresh Wooden Shoe tulips, purchase a potted tulip plant, or make an order for tulip bulbs that will be shipped during the fall planting season. It’s open rain or shine, and leashed pets are welcome, so the farm is sure to host a flurry of activity. 108 | NO V E MBE R 2 021

The next Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is slated to begin March 18, 2022, and will run through May 1. Guests must purchase tickets online before they arrive, so be sure to get yours, and don’t forget to bring your camera—this is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful backdrops for family photos or your new favorite travel images!

Visit WoodenShoe.com or WoodenShoeVineyards.com to learn more about Wooden Shoe’s activities and year-round events, or follow them on Instagram @woodenshoefarm and Facebook.com/woodenshoetulipfarm.

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It’s been said that “the greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” Here in Walton County, our “members” are comprised of residents, business owners, second homeowners, visitors, and passionate individuals who strive to give back.

he ways they give back may look different depending on which group you shine the light on. Whether here in Walton County, across state lines in Louisiana, or at events throughout the Southeast, county employees, event planners, marketing professionals, and event attendees are hard at work – or having a great time – raising funds for a good cause. So, what exactly does this look like locally? Well, take an organization like the Miramar Beach-based Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF). Recognized as the fifth largest charity wine auction in the United States by Wine

Spectator, this nonprofit organization has donated more than $25 million to local children’s charities since its inception. These funds have helped an estimated 100,000 at-risk youth with services ranging from medical care to food insecurity. In 2021, the DCWAF donated $2 million to a total of 16 charities. “The fact that DCWAF has just celebrated 16 years of philanthropy is a testament to the values of so many people in our community,” says John Russell, DCWAF President. “Our supporters and donors have shown their commitment to our mission from our very first auction in 2006.” The DCWAF raises funds in a variety of ways but most notable is their annual Wine Auction, as well as signature events like Harvest Wine & Food Festival that takes place in WaterColor. These events bring in thousands of visitors from outside Walton County for food, fun, live entertainment, and philanthropy.

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unds raised during these events directly impact organizations like Food for Thought Outreach, which works to fight child hunger through five year-round programs, designed to fight the negative impacts of child hunger in the lives of food-insecure children in grades K-12.

Food for Thought supports a child’s development and educational experience by bridging the gap between school meals during weekends, summer, and holiday breaks. In the world of nonprofits, partnerships are incredibly important and can be the lifeline these groups need to sustain their missions. In addition to partnering with DCWAF, Food for Thought also works closely with the Emeril Lagasse Foundation (ELF) on programs like its Full Circle Kitchen and Full Circle Garden.

“Partnerships with Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation and Emeril Lagasse Foundation fuel our work locally fighting the negative impacts of child hunger. Since 2010, Food for Thought Outreach has been bridging the meal gap in the lives of food-insecure children in our community,” says Tiffanie Nelson, the founder and CEO of Food for Thought Outreach. “Our area fundraising events provide a significant amount of funds to support our work and bring in valuable volunteer support. The Emeril Lagasse Full Circle Kitchen not only provides us an onsite event space, but it also provides a space for at-risk youth to come and develop critical skills to cook for themselves and their families and opens the doors to future employment opportunities in our community.” Although ELF may not call Walton County home (though its namesake is a Walton County resident), its commitment to our community shines locally through programs with Visit South Walton.

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“The Emeril Lagasse Foundation is endlessly grateful for the continued support from Visit South Walton, who has helped to move our mission forward year after year. Fundraising is a crucial part of the foundation’s efforts and essential to achieving our mission to inspire, mentor, and enable youth to reach their full potential,” says Brian Kish, foundation president. “Because of Visit South Walton’s generosity through the years as a sponsor, we have been able to provide much-needed support to several beneficiaries in Walton County, including Food for Thought who works to fight child hunger and offer learning and life-skill resources to children in the area. We are delighted to have the Full Circle Kitchen named in honor of the Emeril Lagasse Foundation.”

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“The Emeril Lagasse Foundation is endlessly grateful for the continued support from Visit South Walton, who has helped to move our mission forward year after year.” So, when one looks back at the “members” of this community, they should be proud that there are so many individuals dedicated to giving back and supporting those in need. Tourism may drive the Walton County economy, but it also drives lifelong learning and support for local nonprofits. “We are fortunate that the Walton County TDC understands the importance of high-quality nonprofit events when evaluating the best use of marketing funds. Events like the DCWAF Harvest Wine & Food Festival and our annual auction in April not only generate goodwill for the county but also increase visitation and ultimately bed tax collections,” Russell says. “Perhaps the most important contribution our partnership with the TDC provides is funding for organizations that help the children in our community. The money raised by DCWAF, in partnership with the TDC, stays right here in our community.”

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My wife and I were enjoying brunch at Crackings in Grayton Beach one morning with our best friends, and I pointed out that I had tried to find a book showcasing the amazing cars along 30-A, and no such book existed. I remember telling everyone at our table, “I will create a book called Cars of 30A, and it will feature local enthusiasts and influential business owners along the Emerald Coast.”

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I began cold calling and emailing people to tell them about this project and that I would love to feature them and their cars in the book, and those I contacted said yes! I knew at that point that I had to follow through. I created a vision, and others wanted to see it, too. The level of excitement that began to buzz around it motivated me and fueled the project.

The response from the community has been great from the beginning. The area is filled with so many wonderful cars, and people enjoy talking about them and meeting up with other like-minded automotive enthusiasts. I truly believe that people were waiting for someone to build some sort of car club here, and I just happened to run with the idea in my head. Cultivating the community for beach-loving car enthusiasts along 30-A is a passion of mine, something I take great pride in. Those who love the beach and love cars now have the Cars of 30A group to connect and engage with.

VIE: What do you love most about beautiful vehicles?

VIE: Did you always plan to make a coffee-table book?

I love everything about cars. To pick just one attribute is tough. I think the shape and way they look in their environment is what attracts me most. When I see a car, I look at the entire picture, with the landscape around it, and everything just freezes for a moment. I love seeing a luxury car or exotic sports car driving along 30-A just as much as I love seeing a beach truck or SUV out on Grayton Beach. Many of these cars have character and patina, and the owners have stories about where their cars have taken them. Those types of stories fascinate me. Cars are an extension and outward expression of ourselves and provide a sense of style.

I have always enjoyed automotive print and photography. I have many contacts in the automotive world that have inspired me through their photography, magazines, or books they have created over the years. I knew if I didn’t create this book, someone would eventually. I took a chance and gave it everything. I wanted to build a community on something that could last forever, something that could be flipped through and talked about in homes across the country. I believe the Cars of 30A coffee-table book is that foundation. It’s memorable, unique, and something you can look through while enjoying coffee or cocktails or just hanging out with other beach-loving car enthusiasts.

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VIE: Did you create the Cars of 30A book by yourself ? My best friend, Ashley Loyd, lives in Dune Allen Beach and is part of Cars of 30A. Ashley is responsible for graphic design. It has been so awesome to work together to create something this memorable. We talked almost daily for nearly a year, from ideation to launching the book at the first-ever Cars of 30A car show at 30Avenue in September.

Above and opposite: The inaugural Cars of 30A car show and Cars of 30A coffee-table book launch took place September 5, 2021, at 30Avenue in Inlet Beach, Florida.

VIE: Which Car of 30A is your favorite from the book? This is a hard question, and not exactly fair—haha! What makes it challenging to choose is that I have a favorite car and also a favorite story. My favorite car in the book is a 1976 Porsche 911S. It’s an air-cooled 911 Outlaw and is perfect. The shape is classic, the flatsix engine sings, the exhaust note is perfectly tuned, it requires the use of your left foot to shift gears, and it provides a race car-like driving experience that you will never forget. I will own an air-cooled Porsche one day; I can only hope it’s as nice as Rory’s.

VIE: Which one is your personal vehicle? The Black 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG is my personal car. I have always loved the W202 C43 AMG. It’s a total blast to drive; the V8 engine is so smooth and pulls effortlessly.

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VIE: How was the inaugural Cars of 30A car show and book launch event? The inaugural Cars of 30A car show was amazing. The number of people who attended, participated in the show, and talked about it for weeks proves the impact it made. Car enthusiasts are loyal people. I kept telling myself, Build it right, and people will come. We had a beautiful location, wonderful vendors, and remarkable cars for people to photograph and talk about. I am asked daily when the next show will be. Stay tuned! We are building things out and getting ready for the next one.

VIE: How do you hope to grow the brand? Will there be a second book? If you notice on the spine of the book, there is a gearshift with the number one. That number one—first gear—represents this book. As we launch subsequent books, we will fill in the other numbers. As long as people enjoy the book and the content, I am more

than happy to produce more in the future. I wanted to create the coffee-table book first to build a solid foundation, something that will last forever. From additional books to car shows and more, I plan to continue providing the Cars of 30A community with enjoyable and unique car content. The unique 30-A tie allows people to get lost in their car obsession as much as their daydreaming of the beach. There is so much content to create and share with people through books and other platforms. I am working on some exciting opportunities and look forward to sharing details with everyone soon.

VIE: Thank you, Davis!

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ildlife photography is a common genre, and I want my work to be different and to tell stories,” Alfie Bowen expresses. “I want photographs that encourage the viewer to really connect with the subject, rather than just take a glancing look.” With his commitment to presenting the “rare” image, the twenty-three-year-old has garnered international acclaim. Along with followers and collectors, Bowen’s admirers include organizations like the World Wildlife Fund and Big Blue Ocean Cleanup that embrace him as an ambassador for their causes. Coming from England, Bowen also enjoys support from fellow countrymen, such as Sirs David Attenborough and Richard Branson. Among his celebrity endorsers, British naturalist Chris Packham has been uniquely important to the young artist. For decades, while advocating for wildlife through photography, books, and British television, Packham, who has autism, has been raising awareness about the neurodevelopmental disorder. Before Bowen was medically diagnosed with autism at age eleven, he felt a kinship with Packham. “I first met Chris at an event at RSPB Minsmere (the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds at Minsmere in Suffolk) when I was seven years old,” Bowen shares. “Growing up, he was the only real autistic role model I had—the only person I could really relate to. Watching his programs eased my feelings of being an alien on earth, albeit temporarily.” Subjected to mockery and more, Bowen reveals, “Education was always a tough experience for me with many people judging me because of my lack of social skills or inability to fit in. Primary school was possibly

the easiest because I hadn’t yet realized that I was different. I went about my daily business and didn’t really care about not talking to people; I was used to being in my own bubble with a wildlife magazine.” Even as a toddler, he found freedom and joy in nature. Attuned to her son, Bowen’s mother, a “nursery nurse” teacher and “very skilled artist,” understood the value of outdoor time. Although his speech was delayed, she also observed that he was bright, such as when her two-year-old plainly said “mallard” while feeding some river ducks. “Many happy hours were spent outside in all weathers exploring the garden, playing in the mud, and watching the many creatures that called it home,” Bowen recalls. “I’ll always remember the holidays of my childhood in Weybourne Forest, Norfolk. These were family affairs with my grandparents, aunty, and uncle joining me, Mum, and my sister Amie. I spent much of my time in this magical woodland observing the numerous pigs, ducks, chickens, and rabbits that were the owners’ much-loved pets. I used to sit on the veranda of our lodge for hours, peering into the abundance of swaying pine

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the one that remains most fresh in my mind is witnessing my first giraffe birth. I watched this calf enter the world, watched her grow from a six-foot calf to a sixteen-foot adult. A fundamental shift had also occurred during that period of his life. At sixteen, Bowen says, “I finally joined a private, special-educational-needs school in the heart of the English countryside.” Presented with new approaches to learning (a result of his mother’s “hard work and numerous legal battles”), he was earning A and B grades at the Centre Academy East Anglia (CAEA) and representing his peers as an outstanding student leader. Still, he admits that “sharing my first photographs was very nerve-racking.” Encouraged by his CAEA principal’s “massive” support, he says, “I then took the leap and joined Instagram, which I found very scary—especially after all the bullying I suffered.” The bullying resumed at his university, so instead of learning photography in a formal program, he taught himself. The professional is now a Z Creator for Nikon. Bowen has used Nikon (digital) gear exclusively since upgrading from his mom’s camera, so representing the brand is a “really exciting” affirmation. The artist is a perfectionist. “I am very detail oriented when taking the photograph but also when conceiving it,” he says. In other words, Bowen arrives on location with a plan. A concept can come to mind at any time, and when that vision forms, he immediately creates a rough sketch. “The autistic mind never rests,” Bowen 126 | NO V E MBE R 2 021

Bowen captures most of his photos at Africa Alive and other zoos around the UK. Left: Photographer Alfie Bowen

affirms. “It is constantly zooming from one thing to the next, so sketching out compositions is an essential part of my work. “It means you have to invest a lot of time and really know your subjects,” he adds. Pointing out that lions, for instance, will sleep twenty hours a day, Bowen studies their individual habits to determine which ones are likely to be awake at a particular time. “I have been known to spend six hours watching and waiting with one species,” he says, noting that his favorites are zebras, giraffes, and flamingos. Such love for his subjects and dedication to his art are revealed in his debut book, Wild World: Nature Through an Autistic Eye, recently published by ACC Art Books. A glowing foreword by Chris Packham calls the collection “outstanding” and Bowen a “world-class photographer.” Accordingly, Bowen says, “I wanted the book to be different from most photographic books. It had to have a stronger message. It had to tell a story.” Most would naturally assume that his remarkable photographs capture animals in the wild, but they are all from zoos across the United Kingdom. As of this writing, Bowen has not yet traveled far and wide, but when the opportunity arises, he says, “I’d love to photograph elephants in the wild, just because it is difficult to capture their enormity in a zoo.” Besides Africa, Iceland and India are places he aims to visit. Although Bowen prefers “telling stories in a single frame” versus on film, he was the subject of a film project in 2020. An Eye for Detail—created in collaboration with WaterBear, an up-and-coming conservation platform—conveys the photographer’s love of the natural world and journey with autism. Referring to the production team as “an incredible bunch of people,” Bowen says, “I think we created something really powerful.”

Currently mentoring some children with autism, including one who just received an award for her bird photography, Bowen concludes, “I certainly wouldn’t want to cure my autism—no. I have come to love it and to learn that being different is exciting in many ways.”

TO SEE AND LEARN MORE FROM ALFIE BOWEN, AS WELL AS PURCHASE SIGNED COPIES OF HIS BOOK, READERS SHOULD VISIT HIS WEBSITE, ALFIEBOWEN.COM, OR FOLLOW @ALFIEBOWEN ON INSTAGRAM. V I E MAGAZ INE . COM | 127

2021 MET GALA In honor of the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and its seventy-fifth anniversary, the stars aligned in New York City for the 2021 Met Gala on September 13. This year’s theme coincided with the Costume Institute’s current exhibition titled In America: A Lexicon of Fashion. Celebrities, designers, and artists converged dressed in their best Americana-inspired looks from the world’s top labels. This annual meeting of art, fashion, and entertainment is always a fabulous opportunity to appreciate the magic of haute couture! Photography courtesy of Getty Images for the Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Lili Reinhart in Christian Siriano

Kendall Jenner in Givenchy

Kate Hudson in Michael Kors

Sienna Miller in Gucci, Hamish Bowles in Thom Browne, and Emily Blunt in Miu Miu

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Justin Bieber in House Drew and Hailey Bieber in Saint Laurent

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The 2021 Say It Southern Getaway took place September 23–26 along Florida’s Scenic Highway 30-A. Hosted by Courtney Goolsby and Sarah Stone Smith, founders of the Say It Southern podcast, the long weekend offered an intimate, fun, and creative experience with speaker sessions that nurtured personal and creative growth, wine tastings, pop-up shops, culinary experiences, and relaxation on the white-sand beaches. The getaway offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to grow and cultivate friendships across the South! Learn more when you follow @thesayitsouthern and check out TheSayItSouthern.com. Photography by Brenna Kneiss

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L I G H T H O U S E FA M I LY R E T R E AT G O L D PA RT Y Raising funds never looked so fun! Saturday, September 11, 2021, the Lighthouse Family Retreat hosted its annual Gold Party on the Kelly Green in Alys Beach, Florida. Proceeds from the casinostyle gaming event will enable families living with childhood cancer to experience restorative retreats. “Thanks to everyone’s generosity, we were able to raise over $220,000 for families living through childhood cancer—the most in Gold Party history!” shares LFR director of development Adam Tomberlin. Last Call Restaurant Group, Shoreline Title, Premier Property Group, Corcoran Reverie, and Live 30A sponsored the evening. Learn more about LFR and how to help at LighthouseFamilyRetreat.org. Photography by Brenna Kneiss

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