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More Than a Triple Threat

LINDSAY TOBIAS on ART, LIFE & FINDING THE ANSWERS

July 2022

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Lindsay Tobias is more than a triple threat! This artist, certified holistic health coach, speaker, author, and all-around creative soul is beautiful inside and out. We are honored to tell her story of self-discovery in this Fashion & Art Issue. To Tobias, art is a form of communication with her audience and herself. Her new six-piece series of paintings conveys an inner struggle to find clarity and peace to which many people can relate, and we are excited to show the first two pieces of that series in this feature. We can’t wait to see what Tobias will create next!

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FEATURE

VOYAGER 69

24 In Pursuit of Everything: More Than a Triple

70 A Glass Act: Prague Wows with Parisian Flair

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76 A Blossoming Sanctuary: Golden Door

VISUAL PERSPECTIVES 23

Nourishes the Soul

33 L’intermission L’intermission:: Colorful Change 34 A Retrospective of Time Through the Lens:

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84 A Shopper’s Paradise

Past, Present, Future

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SARTORIAL 43

LA MAISON 95

44 Cabana Reimagined: A New Era for

96 A Modern Masterpiece in Miami Beach

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83 Petite pause: pause: Hint of Glamour

50 That’s So Meta: Fashion Update from the Ether

104 The Magic in Perspective 109 L’intermission L’intermission:: Pixie Dust

55 Petite pause: pause: Mysteriously Familiar

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56 An Eye for Style

110 Yes, Forever: Mr. and Mrs. McIntyre

62 Courts, Courses, and Cocktails: Go Country

115 Petite pause: pause: Inner Rebel Returns

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Editor’s Note

In the PURSU IT of HAPP INESS IMAGINE a COLORFUL WORLD

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orn with an innate curiosity and a happy spirit, I have found that using my imagination can literally transform my life. The proverbial adage “Think outside the box” has been my mantra for most of my days, and it helps when running a business that requires so much imagining and creating daily. Imagination is the fuel that keeps life interesting and forward-moving. Choosing to look at the positive side of things has been a gift from above for me, as well. Being happy is something of an art form because you must choose, nurture, and commit to wanting it. For me, there is no alternative. I need to be in a state of happiness, or else I can hardly think, produce, or enjoy my life—so to say one of my favorite songs is “Happy” by Pharrell Williams would be an understatement! And if Instagram’s algorithms are accurate (ever-changing though they are), I know I’m doing alright when all that comes up on my feed are adorable puppies, people dancing—and I mean doing some amazing dancing—and uplifting quotes.

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girl, artist Lindsay Tobias, is gifted in so many areas of life. We are proud to present this gem to the world through our pages in Laurie Crowley’s article, “In Pursuit of Everything.” Lindsay’s story is impressive, and this beauty is more than a triple threat.

Assistant editor Emme Martin’s article, “That’s So Meta: Fashion Update from the Ether,” explores and explains how the NFT craze is permeating the fashion world. She breaks it down for us, as it looks like NFTs are a thing of the future that is here today.

These are just a few highlights from this issue, and there is much more to be found within its pages. As you flip through them, we hope that the stories bless your day with an experience of living life in technicolor—a life full of beauty and art.

In a world travailing and going through so much change and angst all the time, it is hard to stay positive and happy, but it’s something worth fighting for. Gratitude and hope are the two things that allow us to go through tough times with the knowledge that “This too shall pass,” as nothing ever stays the same. There is always hope for brighter days, no matter how hard the circumstances are. We all have to wrestle with difficulty throughout life. Founding father Thomas Jefferson knew this to be true when he penned in the Declaration of Independence that we all have the unalienable right to “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”

Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth.

Hope, joy, inspiration, information, and beauty are central to our magazine’s ethos, and this issue kicks it up a notch with gorgeous imagery of art and fashion. Our cover

—Lisa Marie CEO/Editor-in-Chief

—To Life!

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The Creatives

We collaborate with talented photographers, writers, and other creatives on a regular basis, and we’re continually inspired by how they pour their hearts and souls into their crafts. Follow these creatives on social media and don’t forget to check out our account, @viemagazine.

IN THIS ISSUE, WE ASKED THE CREATIVES: WHAT DOES YOUR STYLE SAY ABOUT WHO YOU ARE?

STYLE IS A REPRESENTATION LINDSAY TOBIAS

OF YOUR INSPIRATION AND INTERESTS. IT’S LIKE A SNEAK PEEK INTO WHO SOMEONE IS

Artist and Health Coach, “In Pursuit of Everything” @keepyourplantson

On any given day, I am usually wearing a bathing suit—underneath dresses, gym clothes, or any piece of clothing that is made of linen. Living close to the beach, you never know when you could go for a swim, so I stay prepared. I even wear one-pieces underneath blazers when I get home and hop on Zoom calls with clients. I pair them with an unreasonable amount of gold jewelry, a quick slicked-back hairstyle, and sometimes (not always) pants. It’s the new feminine variety of “business in the front, party in the back.”

AND WHAT THEY CARE ABOUT.

HAILEY BETHKE Intern and Podcast Host, The Sunshine Signal @thesunshinesignal

MORGANE MAURICE JORDAN HARMON Photographer, “An Eye for Style” @morganemaurice

My style says I’m a dreamer who doesn’t like conforming much. I like using clothes to express my mood of the day: sometimes it’s armor, sometimes a conversation starter. It uplifts me on the sad days and keeps me grounded when I need to focus. And whatever the mood, it’s mine, always.

MY STYLE SAYS I’M A DREAMER WHO DOESN’T LIKE CONFORMING MUCH. I LIKE USING CLOTHES TO EXPRESS MY MOOD OF THE DAY.

Graphic Design Intern @jordanharmon_

People always say, “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” but as a graphic designer, I have learned that this principle isn’t often followed. A visual aesthetic or style highly impacts how something is perceived. Style is a representation of your inspiration and interests. It’s like a sneak peek into who someone is and what they care about.

Because of this, it was important for me to develop confidence in my individual style. Discovering this can be so fun! However, developing one’s aesthetic is not for the purpose of being judged by others. Having clarity about your sense of style will impact your self-worth. I feel confident and most like myself when I believe I am accurately represented—and when I’m in pink.

You’ll often find me in a pair of gauzy linen shorts pulled over a bikini, layered with a few statement pieces of gold jewelry. The beach has undoubtedly shaped my aesthetic, pulling my heart toward clean, neutral color palettes splattered with hues like rosy pinks and creamy whites resembling the sands of 30-A. Whether I use these colors in my Instagram feed or my closet, my soul naturally gravitates toward them in all areas of my life. I’m a nature lover and frequently on the move, so comfort and practicality are also key foundations of my choices. Organic, feel-good textures have always been appealing to me.

My style reflects meaningful pieces collected during my travels and even some timeless items passed down from my mom and grandma.

Simple yet elevated and always thoughtful, my style highlights a collection of lifelong experiences that have shaped my perspective.

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La conversation

How Are You? Community is at the heart of everything we do, and we love developing relationships with our readers! Share, post, and tag VIE in all your exciting conversations and experiences. There is nothing we enjoy more than hearing your stories and sharing them with our audience. Thank you, and enjoy this fashionable issue!

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@e.f.sanjuan Our president, Edward A. San Juan, on set at @modusphoto for @viemagazine’s upcoming documentary talking about E. F. San Juan’s involvement in The Heritage – A VIE Legacy Show Home in @heritagedunes30a. This project, developed by Bella Mare Real Estate Holdings, designed by @burwell_associates, and built by @grandbayconstruction, with interiors by @duce_and_company, will be completed this fall and listed through @laflorida30a. We are honored to work with this team and our partners at @weather_shield and @eurowallsystems on this gorgeous custom home near the Gulf.

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LET’S TALK! Send VIE your comments and photos on our social media channels or by emailing us at info@viemagazine.com. We’d love to hear your thoughts. They could end up in the next La conversation!

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Visual Perspectives Visit Leica-Welt.com/ ernst-leitz-museum to learn more about the exhibit.

“My best shot” – HOT USA. Chicago 1966.

MUHAMMAD ALI, boxing world heavyweight champion showing off his right fist © Thomas Hoepker / Magnum Photos

Visual Perspectives EYE OF THE BEHOLDER

Thomas Hoepker is a German photographer and documentary filmmaker. Since the 1960s, he has helped define photojournalism, mainly through his empathetic lens. His work, often described as intense, represents numerous moments in time. The Ernst Leitz Museum in Wetzlar, Germany, is presenting the Thomas Hoepker—Image Maker exhibit through July 17. It comprises a broad range of pieces from his life’s work, including very recent, never-seen-before pictures.

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In Pursuit of Everything M O R E T H A N A T R I P L E T H R E AT

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LAURIE CROWLEY

PHOTOGRAPHY BY

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indsay Tobias is an accomplished Certified Holistic Health Coach, the owner of Keep Your Plants On, and an artist, author, and public speaker.

A creative force who lives by her mantra, “Be faithful with the resources in front of you without demanding more, and the next steps will flow organically.” She believes that no one should be defined by one aspect of their being; rather, individuals are gifted with many talents that should be nurtured and encouraged.

With wisdom beyond her years, she has found balance in pursuing her passions while questioning the world around her.

Tobias is happiest and feels most at home when she is near the water. Raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, she was exposed to the nearby Miami art scene as a child.

The murals, museums, and diverse media exhibited throughout the city were an explosion of inspiration to a young soul searching for purpose. Though she did not take an art class until high school, she absorbed the culture and archived ideas everywhere she looked.

Artist, author, speaker, and nutritionist Lindsay Tobias

Athletic, vibrant, and intellectual, Tobias attended Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, where she studied precision nutrition at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and through the Functional Nutrition Alliance while also competing on the school’s NCAA Division 1 women’s volleyball team. Balancing the demands of a D-1 sport and a rigorous college course load would intimidate most, but Tobias has a knack for prioritizing her days to maximize her aspirations.

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Feeling the pull of the tides, Lindsay and Kurt relocated to the Florida Panhandle four years ago. She was back by the water and embraced by the familiar with a renewed sense of well-being. The time was right to pursue her passion, and Keep Your Plants On (KYPO) was born.

KYPO is a twelve-week multifaceted program that focuses on gut health, hormonal health, and the relationship between food and the body. It is individualized to each client, and they can check in with their health coach and stay accountable with the KYPO mobile app. With hundreds of clients enjoying individual and group sessions and leaving glowing testimonials, the Lindsay Tobias brand was formed.

Inset: A portrait by Lindsay Tobias using the impasto technique, which incorporates thick layers and brush strokes to create texture in the finished painting Opposite: Ria Oil on linen canvas, 36 × 48 inches Photos courtesy of Lindsay Tobias 26 | JULY 2 0 2 2

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fter college, Tobias and her husband, Kurt, remained in Central Virginia and settled into jobs that paid the rent. She garnered extensive experience working in the exercise, health, and nutrition fields, realizing she had an innate ability to identify the individual needs of her clients and provide them with clear instructions and inspiration. While the hours were long and the pay was low, Tobias wanted to share her knowledge with those searching for ways to attain a healthier, stronger, and more engaged lifestyle.

“One of the biggest obstacles I faced in starting my own business was not the delivery of services—I knew the best way to serve my clients,” Tobias shares. “The learning curve came when handling the business end of entrepreneurship. Thankfully, my husband is a rock. With his support, I could balance both aspects of the business, and I am grateful I am not only the face of the company but also in control of it.”

Talking about her desire and motivation to create, Tobias says, “It feels like a compulsion. My dad is a builder—there is joy and terror in that. Being a builder means you love to create and grow something, but you deflate when the project is complete. It can create simmering discontentment that I am very aware of.” Audiences can find these nuggets of wisdom in all aspects of Tobias’s work. Whether on a podcast, in a coaching session, or painted on canvas, there are always layers to decipher, discover, and learn from.

Visual Perspectives

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Art is storytelling.

I love it when people love it, But that isn’t a prerequisite.

“When I lived in Virginia, I would dream of the life I am living now,” she continues. “Thoughts of painting would occupy my daydreams.” Thanks to the success of KYPO, Tobias became able to focus more on her painting.

From the early Miami influences, her studies in college, and her innate desire to question and understand the world around her, she has a unique way of expressing her thoughts. Tobias remembers that a fellow artist once commented, “If you talk through your art, it dies.”

She disagrees, saying, “Art is storytelling. I love it when people love it, but that isn’t a prerequisite for them or for me to keep creating.”

One of her many art projects in production is a sixpiece series, the first two of which are complete, with the third in the works. In describing the series, Tobias reveals that some of her personal journey is conveyed on the canvas. The large-scale paintings are captivating.

They’re beautiful and haunting on one level, but upon a closer and more thoughtful examination, there is a more profound message of struggle, longing, searching, and questioning—themes with which most people can genuinely connect.

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She looks put together but is Actually struggling to see what is in front of Her.

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he first painting in the series is titled Blinded.

It depicts a woman so alluring that one almost ignores the fact that her eyes are missing. Tobias shares, “She looks put together but is actually struggling to see what is in front of her.” Created from plaster mixed with stone, a heavy concrete look is conveyed over the eyes.

The second piece in the series, Lobotomy, shows a captivating woman’s face that again fools the eye momentarily until the viewer’s focus is drawn to her severed scalp. Using color as her words, Tobias explains, “I started with the use of primary colors—colors that exist on their own with no help or input from others.

Closer to the epicenter of her deepest thoughts, the colors are all mixed, all muted, all secondary colors spilling out onto her shoulder. She is realizing she cannot exist in primary colors and that what others have led her to be true may not be; she has to figure it out on her own.”

Greed is the series’ third installment. This painting is not yet available for viewing, but Tobias shares a few teasers.

The focus will be a woman’s chest, with skin so translucent you can visualize the veins flowing with emerald blood. Her use of color has specific nuances that are sure to capture the audience’s curiosity. The commonality in all six paintings will be simple gold hoop earrings.

Though one cannot yet venture to comment on the meaning, as with all of the artist’s work, you can be sure every element is significant.

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Opposite: Lobotomy (left) and Blinded (right) are the first two paintings in a series of six in which Tobias explores her journey of selfdiscovery. Both works are oil on basswood.

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I look forward to having a Litter of kids with my husband, Writing books, and going back to school in my Loads of free time.

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hether she is painting murals inspired by Frida Kahlo inside a Mexican restaurant or working with interior designers on new pieces for their clients, Tobias’s influence and creativity are beginning to permeate the Northwest Florida area and beyond. She recently completed a massive mural in a New York City breakfast joint and is taking private commissions along with the commercial work.

This dynamic visionary, viewing art as storytelling, also writes as an extension of her creative endeavors.

She is working on a nutrition book in which she’ll dive into the major misinformation and overcomplication of health, teaching readers how to get back to counter-cultural health. The working title is Maybe We Have This Wrong: The Perversion of Food, Movement, and Community.

Above: A mural of Frida Kahlo by Tobias, on the wall at Macho Taco Cantina in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Right: Modern Reflection Oil on canvas, 48 × 48 inches Top right: Tobias with one of her completed commissions Photos courtesy of Lindsay Tobias

With such an accomplished résumé at such a young age, Tobias’s future looks positively radiant with opportunity. When asked how she sees it playing out, she playfully replied, “I look forward to having a litter of kids with my husband, writing books, and going back to school in my loads of free time.”

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“I LIKE to THINK that all ART, whether it is ACTING, PHOTOGRAPHY, FILMMAKING, or PAINTING, is an EXPRESSION of a PERSON’S EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE of LIFE.” —Julian Lennon

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The garden-inspired Levi’s x Collina Strada vintage denim collection captures the bright colors of diversity and inspires social change. Spring symbolizes new beginnings and transformation, and this colorful collection focuses on sustainability and reinvents classics. The color swatches are a consistent theme in Collina Strada creative director Hillary Taymour's designs, representing her missions of inclusion and environmental change. Optimism and positivity are the cutest things anyone can wear!

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PAST, PRE S E N T, F U TU RE

A Retro 34 | JULY 2 0 2 2

spective of Time Through the Lens Photography by C H A N D L E R W I L L I A M S

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s a visual artist and all-around creative located in the idyllic coastal community of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, Chandler Williams has wowed audiences with his travel photos and beach landscapes for years through his company, modus. His work has been recognized by many esteemed publications and has garnered numerous awards, including Williams being named South Walton Artist of the Year for 2021. As an ambassador for the area and an advocate for its countless creatives of all genres, Williams shares his philosophy on art in the world and news about his upcoming fine art photography exhibition, Past, Present, Future, which he plans to launch this year.

VIE: What can you tell us about your upcoming exhibit?

Chandler Williams: I wanted to have photography presented in a timeless way that complements my portfolio. For the “Past” portion, I am presenting very small runs of limited prints shot on film underwater in a nude series called Sirens and Silver. The “Present” will be shot in medium-format digital interpretive images. The “Future” is a collection of NFTs that will be on an up-and-coming Bitcoin platform, plus some conceptual environmentbased pieces of art.

I know I am a better father, husband, and human being when I am creating.

VIE: How is this work different from your work at modus?

CW:

That’s a great question. Locally, modus is known for beautiful landscapes and lifestyle imagery.

While I still have and operate the modus gallery, the fine art series will not have any local iconic landscapes. All will be a run of low-number, limitededition prints, and I would even venture to say I’m using some of the highest camera and print quality criteria available on the planet. This new work is for art collectors, and they deserve to know that I set out with the end product in mind. The experiences I have had over the years developing modus have led me to launch this fine art portion of my career.

VIE: What does fine art photography mean to you?

Top left and bottom right: Photographer Chandler Williams of modus in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, is creating and releasing a new fine art photography collection to debut this fall. The compilation, titled Past, Present, Future, is a unique mix of underwater film photos, portraits, and NFTs. 36 | JULY 2 0 2 2

on camera equipment and how big photographers should be printing. I feel this has been lost due to the digital age and the thought that we can just photoshop or upscale anything—and while there are some truths to that, I believe there are factors that should be more transparent to collectors.

VIE: When is your favorite time of day to create?

CW:

CW: For me, it is about an image that is created, not taken. It’s about looking

Mornings—and by mornings, I mean you are probably still sleeping!

at a picture that makes you think and feel an emotion. It’s also the intersecting relationship of the creation and proper print etiquette—for me, these are the key elements that should be part of fine art photography.

VIE: Describe how you believe art is important

VIE: What is proper print etiquette?

CW:

We are actually running a campaign called “size does matter”—it’s all on the website. Simply said, when it comes to fine art photo printing, there are limitations

to society.

CW:

Art, especially now, is more important than ever in society. Everyone has a voice, and being able to speak as an artist has been and will be a powerful mode of communication on a local and geopolitical level.

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Sometimes the trick has been to put myself into an unknown situation, or one that I know will be a challenge, and then figure it out.

VIE: What factors influence the price of your fine art photography?

CW:

Over the years, I have gotten to know my clientele for landscape art photographs. This next venture of elevated limited-edition photography is also based on this past experience.

VIE: What motivates you to create?

The best way is to send us an email or call the gallery, and we can set up an appointment.

thing I do. So I think the challenge and the unknown results are always part of the thrill of creating.

VIE: Thank you, Chandler! We can’t wait to see more.

CW:

I have three essential things in my life: my family, my cameras, and time to create. Hands down, the answer is yes. I know I am a better father, husband, and human being when I am creating. No matter where I am in life, I will always be creating, even if I am not selling. It helps me reset and refocus.

VIE: How do you develop your art skills?

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CW: I want to learn and push myself in everyVIE: Does art help you in other areas of your life?

Above: Williams and team at modus studio filming interviews for The Heritage – A VIE Legacy Show Home documentary

VIE: Where can we learn more about the fine art photo series?

CW: Simply put, you just don’t stop “getting after it.” I have always enjoyed the challenge of learning and applying what I have learned. Sometimes the trick has been to put myself into an unknown situation, or one that I know will be a challenge, and then figure it out.

I’ve been fortunate to be able to take these risks and turn them into growth opportunities.

Williams has also come aboard as a sponsor of The Heritage – A VIE Legacy Show Home, debuting in fall 2022. As VIE’s fifth show home to date, The Heritage is the first of nine custom luxury residences coming to the Gulf-front neighborhood of Heritage Dunes in Seagrove Beach, Florida. In development by Bella Mare Real Estate Holdings, each home will be uniquely designed by architect Gerald F. Burwell of Burwell Associates and built by Grand Bay Construction, with interiors

by Duce May of Duce & Company. The homes will be listed by La Florida Coastal Properties. A host of other esteemed partners are making The Heritage shine. You can learn and see more in the upcoming documentary film by Williams, with interviews recently conducted at the modus studio. Williams and his team will be at the helm of the photography and filming of The Heritage home tour and more in the coming months, and VIE is excited to share it all with you!

Visit ModusPhotography.com or follow Chandler Williams on Instagram @modusphoto to learn more or shop prints. Email info@modusphotography.com or call (850) 714-7997 to make an appointment.

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The Gucci Resort 2023 collection is like a gift from the gods. Creative director and cosmic genius Alessandro Michele created a prismatic affair filled with galaxies of colors and layers. With a constellation of models and a full moon shining down, Michele wowed the crowd with cascades of sequins and embroidery. The show’s overall theme was astronomical, with the message that fashion is a universal language. Fashion is magic.

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ust in time for summer in Seaside, Florida, the retail goddesses have presented locals and visitors alike with an all-new shopping experience in the heart of this beloved New Urbanism community. The “new” Cabana by The Seaside Style opened on June 17 on Central Square, after moving from its open-air shopping plaza on Scenic Highway 30-A. Its humble beginnings as a fruit stand-turned-Saturday market blossomed over the past forty years into the well-known shopping experience curated by Seaside’s matriarch, Daryl Rose Davis, and The Seaside Style team.

Cabana’s team has created a stylish mecca of beach and island fashion, furnishings, accessories, and more that will please guests of all ages. It is the latest iteration of the farmers market that became Perspicasity, Davis’s curation of clothing and more, which celebrated thirty-five years in business before it was rebranded as Cabana in 2018. The market enjoyed four more years nestled by the Gulf of Mexico before a desire for evolution and a more comfortable shopping experience inspired the team to move indoors.

“While our beloved outdoor bazaar occupied ten individual cabanas originally designed by famed architect Deborah Burke, we decided we needed a facelift,” states Kendall Andrews, senior director of brand development and marketing for The Seaside Style. “As with anything, time aged our unique beachfront store. It’s been over thirty years, and we decided it was time to elevate the brand and space to be more comfortable and luxurious.”

Opposite: The new Cabana by The Seaside Style offers a variety of women’s apparel and accessories, homewares, stylish pet supplies, and more in the iconic New Urbanism town of Seaside, Florida.

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he newly refreshed storefront boasts pale pink and white awnings, palm trees, and fun signage to beckon Seaside visitors into a spacious, bright gallery of designer and boutique clothing, jewelry, and homewares. The selection is as varied and colorful as the gorgeous globally-inspired decor.

Patrons will stroll beneath rattan chandeliers among tropical vegetation and island motifs as they browse one of the best-merchandised shops in South Walton and the Panhandle at large. No detail was spared in making this a destination.

This page and opposite: Cabana, now located on Central Square in Seaside, has everything you need for stylish beach-inspired entertaining, inspired by places like Palm Beach, the Bahamas, and Hollywood in its heyday.

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Davis calls the new location a more sophisticated yet still playful take on its previous iterations. “The lively variety of items is uniquely integrated to create a whole look,” she says. “Many stores have all the little pieces, but none sell the whole look.”

Even the furnishings have been coveted and purchased by shoppers, so expect a new experience with every visit.

“We love to make a statement,” reveals Makenzie Carter, Cabana’s general manager and chief creative officer. “In designing our new space, using wooden textures was a

must to showcase a fabulous Old Florida feel. We like to think of it as Old Hollywood glamour meets Palm Beach chic and the spirit of the French Riviera mixed with a little Gatsby.”

The Style team deems traveling an essential component for always staying fresh, relevant, and inspired.

Recent trips to Malibu, Nantucket, Palm Beach, and Harbour Island were catalysts for creating the new Cabana interiors. From each of these towns, elements that were similar to Seaside made sense to incorporate into the new space.

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We like to think of it as Old Hollywood GLAMOUR meets Palm Beach CHIC and the spirit of the FRENCH RIVIERA mixed with a little GATSBY.

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Going out and staying active, being a social butterfly, and doing it all in style are paramount to the Cabana lifestyle. By dressing up in the latest Cabana prints and outfitting their homes with the latest accessories found in the store, shoppers can turn the everyday ordinary into the extraordinary.

The grand opening celebrations on June 16 and 17 brought locals and tourists alike out in droves to explore and experience the new Cabana, where the bubbly is always flowing, and stylish four-legged friends even have their own accessories collection.

Stop by to find the perfect outfit for yourself or your beach house, with a wide array of decor, tableware, party supplies, and more available for the Cabana girl who loves to entertain!

The Seaside Style and Cabana team: Madison Spence, Kendall Nieball, Makenzie Carter, Erica Pierce, Kendall Andrews, Danni Donofro, and Jami Ray

Cabana by The Seaside Style is now open on Central Square in sunny Seaside, Florida. Visit CabanaSeaside.com and follow on Instagram @cabana.seaside for updates.

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Republiqe, a Singapore-based virtual fashion house, designs virtual clothing that can be worn in partnering games or fitted virtually to a photo of oneself. This digitally exaggerated purple puffer jacket by the brand is the perfect example of a metaverse style that pushes the boundaries of conventional fashion.

By EMME MARTIN Major fashion houses are embracing a new trend on the blockchain, and you may have overheard your highbrow coworker or gamer friend talking about it. So, in honor of this issue, we are talking about NFTs—non-fungible tokens—in the metaverse, specifically on the virtual runway.

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f you’re like most terrestrial humans, you might need clarification on the metaverse—so let’s jump in! The easiest way to describe the metaverse is a network of 3D virtual worlds where users can interact as avatars.

Currently, digital worlds exist in games such as Roblox and Fortnite, where players can attend virtual experiences like concerts or shopping malls. These companies describe their single games or platforms as a “metaverse.”

But, whether there will ever be one central metaverse that mirrors everyday life— that’s a question for Mr. Zuckerberg.

While the concept of a metaverse is still in the beginning phases, it’s intriguing.

Many are getting in on the action by investing in NFTs. Short for non-fungible tokens, NFTs are a form of cryptocurrency. Similar to Bitcoin, they’re tracked through an application called a blockchain—essentially a digital ledger of transactions that securely records information. But—bear with me—unlike cryptocurrency, NFTs are non-fungible, which means these tokens are unique and cannot be exchanged or duplicated. Conversely, Bitcoin is fungible because it can be divided into smaller values. When one purchases an NFT through an online marketplace, they are the sole owner of the digital asset. These digital assets range from artworks, in-game items, essays, fashion items, etc. Some NFTs are already selling at astronomical prices. Perhaps the most famous digital creator, Mike Winklemann (known as “Beeple”), sold a single piece of digital artwork titled Everydays: The First 5000 Days for $69.3 million at a Christie’s auction in March 2021. Simply put, NFTs are exclusive.

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Right: Adidas collaborated with NFT pioneers Bored Ape Yacht Club to create Indigo Herz. Herz belongs to a collection of over ten thousand Bored Ape NFTs on the blockchain, each unique and programmatically generated from over 170 possible traits.

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ut what does this digital discourse have to do with fashion? Generally, we think of clothing as something one can wear or touch. However, it could be evolving as more designers, new and established, are designing fully digital ensembles for players to flaunt in the metaverse.

Among the most active investors and developers of real estate in the metaverse is Everyrealm. VIE spoke with Everyrealm’s chief strategy officer, Julia Schwartz, who believes fashion will be a fundamental driver of the metaverse. “The first thing people do when entering a metaverse is select or customize their avatar, which helps the user establish a personal connection to that world. By extension, investing in NFT fashion recognizes that the future of social interaction will be in the metaverse,” says Schwartz.

Metaverse fashion also allows designers to think outside the box and expand their brand narratives—enabling them to push the limits of creativity. Digital designers are not restricted by earthly constraints such as capital, resources, or even the laws of physics. Therefore, factors that might hold individuals back from pursuing their dreams or creating their most outrageous designs in the real world don’t exist in the metaverse.

“As we further explore the metaverse and all it has to offer, I’m inspired by the power of digital technology and the opportunities it presents to engage with communities in fascinating, relevant ways,” says fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger.

Hilfiger was one of over sixty designers involved in Decentraland’s inaugural Metaverse Fashion Week in March 2022. Decentraland is a 3D virtual world browser-based platform powered through the blockchain. The virtual five-day event saw over one hundred thousand unique attendants and a total of $76,757 in sales of digital wearables from various designers, including Dolce & Gabbana, DUNDAS, Philipp Plein, Nicholas Kirkwood, Etro, and Tommy Hilfiger. The caliber of designers participating in these events is turning heads, virtual or not.

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DUNDAS, a popular women’s designer clothing brand, showed its latest ready-towear collections at Decentraland’s Metaverse Fashion Week and hosted a virtual pop-up in Decentraland’s Luxury Fashion District. The brand’s designer, Peter Dundas, created the digital pieces to be visually the same as their physical counterparts, which are available for purchase in stores or at DundasWorld.com.

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THE NFTS PEOPLE OWN REPRESENT THEIR IDENTITIES—WHAT COMMUNITIES THEY BELONG TO, THEIR STYLE, VALUES, AESTHETIC PREFERENCES, AND QUIRKS—MUCH LIKE THE FASHION INDUSTRY IN THAT THE CLOTHES PEOPLE WEAR SAY A LOT ABOUT WHO THEY ARE.

Assuming that more and more individuals will join the metaverse, the role self-expression will play in their interactions is only going to heighten. Style is synonymous with identity in real life, so why would the metaverse be different? Besides, the stakes are lower online. Thus, the idea is that there will be more over-the-top and individualized looks on the meta-streets.

“We also have the freedom to be whoever we want to be in the digital world, and this opens up huge doors for people to experiment with styles, etcetera—a massive opportunity,” says James Gaubert from Republiqe, a metaverse-ready virtual fashion house. Republiqe has collaborated with global brands Monnier Paris, ASOS, Coach, and Adidas, to name a few.

Much like one’s book collection or interior decor, the NFTs that people collect offer a lot of insight into who they are. “The NFTs people own represent their identities—what communities they belong to, their style, values, aesthetic preferences, and quirks—much like the fashion industry in that the clothes people wear say a lot about who they are,” Schwartz expounds. “As people’s digital and physical identities converge, in-metaverse fashion will play an increasingly important role.”

Opposite bottom: A virtual model sports the Luna Pink Belted Bodice from Republiqe’s CYBR collection. Online users can buy the outfit for twelve dollars and upload a photo of themselves that Republiqe will use to fit the garment virtually.

After the dress is uploaded to the image, the user can share it on social media to show off their digital outfit.

This page bottom: Jonathan Simkhai partnered with Everyrealm for its first Metaverse Fashion Week. The fashionable looks mirrored the designer’s fall/winter 2022 collection, which showed in person at New York Fashion Week the next day.

Below: Users of Decentraland attended its Metaverse Fashion Week as avatars adorning their most stylish ensembles.

For better or for worse, the experience of buying clothes in a store will not be left behind in the metaverse—it will be enhanced. Dr. Giovanna Graziosi Casimiro, the senior XR and events producer of Decentraland Foundation and head of Metaverse Fashion Week, explained to VIE that users could purchase some pieces shown on the runway in the Decentraland Marketplace. “Some designers have their own stores in Decentraland, and users can visit the spaces, indulge in immersive experiences, and see the items in 3D before purchasing.” The idea of virtual trying-on is a concept worth supporting—especially if it means never needing to go to the post office to return something.

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he future scope of NFT fashion has yet to reveal itself, but it’s time to start thinking about the possibilities of curating our virtual wardrobes. One compelling case is that we could wear virtual clothes in photographs or other digital platforms. “In my opinion, the metaverse is evolving to exist outside the screens of our devices,” Dr. Casimiro speculates.

“When this comes to fruition, the fashion industry will experience the complete convergence of digital and physical fashion, where humans will wear complementary animated, interactive layers of digital fashion ‘on top’ of traditional garments.”

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Social media cannot be ignored as a catalyst for the expansion of virtual dressing. Feeds have become inundated with people showcasing different outfits they may or may not actually have in their closets.

The pressure to keep up with rapidly changing fashion trends is high. But constantly buying new clothes also burdens the environment significantly—a nonexistent hurdle in the metaverse. The environmental advantage is a prominent marketing strategy for NFT creators. It has a good reason, considering the harsh consequences of fast fashion and unnecessary carbon dioxide waste from thousands of flights during in-person fashion events where a runway show might only last a few minutes.

With these thoughts in mind, the virtual fashion world has some strong selling points. Whether or not we will all have virtual wardrobes soon? Only time will tell.

Left: Beeple, the famous digital artist, sold this fully digital artwork, Everydays: The First 5000 Days, for $69 million in a Christie’s auction in March 2021. The NFT features a combination of over five thousand works Beeple created over thirteen years when he vowed to make and post a new piece of art every day. The sale of this piece was an important milestone for the digital art market.

Above: Tommy Hilfiger joined Decentraland’s Metaverse Fashion Week, where the brand showcased its spring 2022 collection on the runway and in a digital retail shop. Consumers can purchase the namebrand NFTs for their avatars or their physical counterparts, all from within the metaverse.

Petite pause The myths and legends that haunt the depths of the sea made an appearance in Altuzarra’s fall/winter 2022 collection at New York Fashion Week. From the gold scalloped maxi dress to the chunky military boots, the collection captured the adventurous spirit of sailors, world travelers, and mythical mermaids. The expedition vibe has never looked better.

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orn and raised in the City of Light and now residing in London, her keen eye for style is understandably inherent. She offers a behind-the-scenes look at the top shows from fashion weeks worldwide, highlighting the beauty in the madness of fashion chaos. Beyond the catwalk, her street-style photography captures the essence of showgoers in all different forms. Her style and artistic repertoire are prolific, and it’s only the beginning of her career. We talked to Morgane about her unexpected journey to where she is today and where she thinks fashion is going. Check out her stylish takes:

VIE: Did growing up in Paris serve as a prerequisite for your interest in fashion?

What are the earliest fashion influences you can remember?

MORGANE MAURICE: It definitely helped! It was only later that I realized that fashion was a part of everyday life in Paris and France. The country is very proud of its fashion houses and the prestige and craftsmanship that comes with them, so you would often see events like Fashion Week or the Cannes Festival on the news.

My mother was interested in fashion and sometimes made my clothes, so we also had a lot of fashion magazines and books lying around the house. From a young age, I remember going through the pages and being fascinated with the editorials, especially Vogue Paris—it was on a different level.

Being in Paris made it much easier to access Fashion Week and feel like you were a part of it, albeit a tiny one. I started working on shows and with PR companies around the age of eighteen—getting invites ready, seating guests, and dressing models. Back then, show locations were published, so sometimes we’d just go with friends and crash

the smaller shows! It felt daunting at first, but it usually worked. I had some great experiences—working on a Chanel couture show being the highlight—and I think it really helped down the line when I started working as a photographer. Still, it’s a pinch-me moment to go from dresser to backstage photographer.

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VIE:

What prompted you to study fashion media styling at the London College of Fashion?

MM: I had always dreamed of living in London. A lot of born and bred Parisians, like me, actually don’t like Paris that much, so I knew I wanted to get away.

While in Paris, I studied fashion design, and although I learned a lot, I also realized designing and making clothes wasn’t for me. However, I started styling and photographing my projects and ones for my classmates, which I enjoyed a lot more. I found out about the London College of Fashion, one of the best fashion schools in the world, so of course, I decided that was where I was going—ha ha!

At the time, I didn’t think I would be able to pursue photography. I had never studied it, so I thought fashion media styling would be a great compromise: I’d get to style shoots, which I loved, and work with photographers or videographers I could observe and learn from.

I worked night and day to be able to get into LCF. Coming from a small, somewhat unknown school in Paris, I knew it wouldn’t be easy. No one around me really spoke English and could help, and quite frankly, nobody thought I would get in. But to me, failure wasn’t an option. So I carried on, became top of my class in Paris, and got involved in anything I thought would help with my portfolio and résumé. Lo and behold, I got in! Receiving my acceptance was one of the best days of my life. I knew everything was about to change.

For me, PHOTOGRAPHY and FASHION just go hand in hand; you can create the most BEAUTIFUL GARMENTS, but nothing can bring them to life like a good PHOTOGRAPH PHOTOGRAPH..

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From there, I moved to a job in the art world.

Photography was still at the back of my mind, and being there allowed me to look at the work of agency photographers and videographers. It clicked in my mind: if these people were signed to big agencies, why couldn’t I be a photographer too? Maybe my work was better than I thought.

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When did you transition from styling to photography?

MM: After graduating in fashion media styling, I felt lost. I was only twenty-one years old with a post-grad under my belt, but I couldn’t find a job and didn’t want to intern for free for what felt like forever (I had already experienced the joys of being a fashion intern in Paris). So I went where I could get hired and ended up on a completely different career path: hospitality. I worked for bars and nightclubs for a few years, first waitressing and then doing sales, events, and social media. I did it all: selling tables and bottles, organizing huge parties, decorating the venues, designing the flyers, hiring circus artists to perform, promoting it all on socials—and taking photos.

The photography didn’t require much creativity, but I was happy to be able to do it and would also shoot some friends and models on the side. The experience also gave me much better insight into what it takes to run a business, how to find new clients, admin duties, and negotiation—all things that would become very useful later.

About a month in at this new job, something happened on my way to a big meeting. I was crossing the street as a pedestrian when suddenly, I got hit by a truck. A full lorry struck me on my right side. I flew through the air and collapsed, unconscious. Long story short, I woke up confused and bleeding, surrounded by people, with no idea what had happened. I was taken to the hospital and later back home. For a few weeks, every single movement was excruciating, and my face was a mess. But I was unbelievably lucky. I hadn’t broken a single bone (just a tooth).

The realization dawned on me that I could have died or become paralyzed in an instant. During my recovery, when I could move, I photographed my wounds to document them. Looking through old and new photos was one thing that kept me going. The company I worked for was not very accommodating of my situation, so I decided it was time to make a change. Life could be so short; I didn’t want to waste it wondering, “What if I had tried photography?” I quit and have been a full-time photographer ever since.

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How would you describe photography as a form of creative expression in fashion?

MM: The great thing about photography is that it becomes what you make of it.

There are as many styles as there are photographers. For me, photography and fashion just go hand in hand; you can create the most beautiful garments, but nothing can bring them to life like a good photograph. Sometimes you’ve been working on a concept for months, and then the model, stylist, hair and makeup artists, location, and photographer all come together one day, and you’re finally able to see that vision come to life before your eyes. It’s almost magical. I love the idea of storytelling without words, simply through every choice you make in an image.

VIE: What draws you to a particular subject when you’re shooting street-style photos? The outfit, the expression, the background, etc.?

MM: It’s the outfit, first and foremost. Unfortunately, at Fashion Week, we rarely have a choice of backdrop. Some shows take place at beautiful, stately locations and others at car parks and warehouses. I wonder why designers don’t think more of that, as these days, you often see more street-style photos being shared than photos of the runway, but that’s another debate. Certain people come to the shows not to get in but to show off their outfits. Some try a little too hard, but there are also some gems if you keep an eye out.

VIE: What is your favorite fashion week or runway show to attend?

MM: It would be Paris and the Valentino show. The city has the most shows and the biggest names attending. It’s pretty tiring as it is nine very full days at the end of the fashion month, but it’s always worth it. I say Valentino because there’s always someone or something cool happening, and design-wise it’s the brand I look forward to seeing most. Miu Miu is also a strong contender in Paris, even if that miniskirt set has been very divisive.

I also recently did my first season in Copenhagen, which was very exciting. The style there is entirely different, super colorful, and more relaxed. It snowed most of the time, but everyone was still in a good mood. As it’s much smaller, there are also fewer photographers, so you don’t have to fight to get the shot, which is much appreciated. I’m looking forward to going back this summer when it’s warmer!

VIE: How would you describe the current state of fashion in three words?

The most important to me is people who retain their personal style. You’ll see many influencers at every show wearing loaned pieces—head to toe in that designer. I like the ones who mix in their own pieces and influences so that no matter who they’re wearing, they’re always themselves. Susie Lau is a great example of that.

Finally, I also like to show a more diverse crowd. Many people attend Fashion Week, but sometimes from what’s published, you’d think it’s only the same five people who all look the same. There’s more progress to be made on who gets invited to the shows.

Still, I do my best to showcase variety because I think it’s important to represent that bodies of all colors and sizes can be fashionable.

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MM: Going through changes. Now more than ever, post-pandemic, we’re starting to see a divide between the old guard and some newer, younger, fresher brands.

Sustainability is becoming a core issue for many, and it calls into question the value of fashion shows that cost hundreds of thousands, make people fly in from all over the world, and are over in ten minutes. We’re also seeing more diversity, but it’s still very surface level. Brands have plus-size models walking their runways, but they’re wearing samples that will never make it to the stores, or they use models from minority groups but keep the same people making decisions at higher levels. It’s changing—slowly— but it’s not quite there yet.

VIE: How would you describe your personal style?

I love the idea of STORYTELLING WITHOUT WORDS, WORDS, simply through every CHOICE you make in an IMAGE.

MM: My style is quite eclectic, a bit quirky, and often vintage-based or inspired. I’m usually known as “the girl with blue hair,” and I’m OK with that. I’m especially inspired by styles from the 1960s and ’70s and wear either lots of colors and prints or total black.

I don’t shop that often, but when I do, I usually buy a piece I’ve wanted for a long time and will keep for years—or shoes. I have a slight obsession with shoes and probably have over seventy pairs by now. I think good footwear is a subtle way of elevating any outfit.

VIE: Thank you, Morgane!

Follow @morganemaurice on Instagram or visit MorganeMaurice.com to keep up with her latest work!

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“One should never compromise their personal style for any occasion.”

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e like to say we grew up on the golf course,” share Rachelle Williams and Hayden Shoffner, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based blondes behind Byrdie Golf Social Wear. “Whether riding the golf cart with our grandmothers or having evening practices on the driving range, we were always on the links with our families. Of all the memories we collected on the course, the one that has remained the clearest is how well our grandmothers dressed when playing golf.”

This understanding—that one should never compromise their personal style for any occasion—is what set the pair on a mission to bridge the gap between modern fashion and performance wear while paying homage to the sophistication and style of their matriarchs. “Through Byrdie Golf, we hope to not only reintroduce personal style back to the game of golf but also to celebrate a new generation of women who bring friendships, cocktails, and legacies to the nineteenth hole.”

Geared toward the new golfer who loves to be a little indulgent and perhaps a bit quirky with her style, Byrdie hopes to create a more accessible and less intimidating atmosphere around the sport of golf by promoting a fashion-forward link to the game.

Boosting confidence through a fun experience is the brand’s number-one priority.

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hen first putting pen to paper, we were hyper-focused on creating that feeling of community and strong social engagement, which is where the ‘social wear’ part of our business comes in,” the founders explain. Shoffner and Williams grew up playing golf with their parents, grandparents, and other family members and have fond memories of times spent on the course and at the club, which inspired their fashion line’s “courseto-cocktail” persona.

The Byrdie Rule Book Never compromise your personal style for performance.

The game of golf is just like life; don’t take yourself too seriously.

Post-round entertaining is key. We recommend having hav ing at least two go-to recipes in your back pocket.

Always keep a stocked bar.

Playing golf with your girlfriends is way more fun.

Lastly, no matter your score, if you’re overdressed, you’re under par in our books.

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Vintage-inspired prints such as flowers, golf motifs, and gingham combine with classic silhouettes that won’t break tradition on the course or the tennis court. Still, Byrdie’s modern enhancements include thoughtful details like moisture-wicking fabrics and shorts underneath minidresses and skirts, ensuring fashionistas can go from performance to social hour while staying comfy and looking chic through it all. “We take pride in our design process and are able to use our many years in the fashion industry to apply trends from the everyday wardrobe to our golf attire,” Williams explains. “Before anything hits our website or your closet, we ensure that it is swing, sweat, and post-round friendly—meaning we play a round of golf in each piece to ensure we’ve captured the comfort and practicality you need on and off the course.” Additionally, this women-owned and operated brand is entirely produced in the US. Byrdie has caught the attention of stylish athletes around the Southeast and beyond, and Williams and Shoffner say they are thrilled to announce an upcoming collaboration with upscale footwear brand Cole Haan. “We are designing two pairs of golf shoes that you will not want to miss,” they reveal. “The collaboration launches in July 2023, so make sure you mark your calendars!”

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he talented twosome also recently collaborated with one of their dear friends, Louisiana-based designer Sue Sartor, to bring to life a Byrdie fan favorite, the Tournament Dress. “Together, we custom-created a block printed cotton minidress that will win you ‘best dressed’ at any golf tournament,” says Williams. “You can find it exclusively on our website in both green and pink.”

Shoffner and Williams can’t wait to see where their fledgling fashion brand will go, especially as lifestyles and fashion embrace the “country club chic” trend this year and beyond. They plan to launch their wholesale business for retailers and are excited to partner with some of their favorite green grass accounts—golf clubs and pro shops—with the spring/summer 2023 collection.

Without a doubt, they’re aiming for a hole-in-one with each new product, collection, and partnership, all while serving their stylishly sporty customers. “One of our favorite mottos is ‘Start as you mean to go on,’ and that’s exactly what we want to do here at Byrdie. We have and will continue to introduce the game of golf through an inclusive space for women of all backgrounds, skill levels, and ages. We strive to be the industry leader for beautiful, fashion-forward, appropriate golf attire for many years to come!”

Shop the collection online at ByrdieGolfSocial.com or follow on Instagram @byrdiegolfsocial.

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The KENZO Poppy Collection is going back to the future to bring us lush floral prints for the season! The collection designed by Nigo pays homage to the fashion house’s founder, Kenzo Takada, who was known for his fascination with flowers, especially the poppy. Nigo designs clothes for the future while tying them to the wisdom of the past. This limited-edition floral collection is for men and women, and the big, bright print delivers the perfect dose of summertime vibes.

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Nike and Louis Vuitton collaborated to launch nine limited-edition Air Force One sneaker designs.

To celebrate, seven globe installations with the Nike and Louis Vuitton logos were set in social hubs around the Big Apple, symbolizing the unifying art of late designer Virgil Abloh. Each globe directed viewers to a holographic art exhibition showcasing forty-seven of Abloh’s Nike Air Force One designs.

It goes to show that a real artist’s influence doesn’t fade postmortem.

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The stunning art nouveau facade of Municipal House performance hall and home to the Czech National Symphony Orchestra Photo courtesy of Municipal House Opposite: MercedesBenz Prague Fashion Week will take place September 8–14, 2022.

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must be in Paris, non? Or at least that’s what I pondered while strolling along a sun-dappled, tree-lined boulevard studded with elegant shop fronts where the likes of Gucci and Dior (and soon Chanel) rub shoulders. Christened “Paris Street” in 1926, Prague’s very own Champs-Élysées is more than an unmissable stop for fashionistas; it’s a love letter to the art nouveau. Bisecting the Czech capital’s Jewish district, Pařížská is bookended by two of Prague’s most storied squares: Curie and Old Town, whose medieval Bridge Tower offers an unparalleled pigeon’s-eye view of Pařížská.

Scarcely a five-minute skip across the tourist-polished cobbles from here is the fifty-nine-roomed Emblem Hotel. At this turn-of-the-century communist edifice turned stylish city bolt-hole, even its staff look the part thanks to threads by Czech designer Jakub Polanka.

Time-traveling one hundred years through its art deco portico into a sultry space divided by mirrored tile curtains, I enjoyed a desk-less check-in from the comfort of a Chesterfield. It’s one of a coveted collection of bespoke furnishings and handpicked artworks that grace The Emblem’s seven floors, including its moodily lit basement’s game room, copper-clad kitchen, and salon. These guest-only living quarters atone for the property’s small but perfectly formed guestrooms outfitted with Italian leather banquette walls, retro Anglepoise lamps, and backlit, winged headboards.

Like a sun-starved plant reaching for the light, I traded this material world of velvet, chrome, marble, leather, and textured wallpapers for the hotel’s attic M Spa, vaunting a sauna, steam room, and Kneipp bath.

The highlight is its outdoor jacuzzi, where guests can soak up views of the world’s largest medieval castle rising above the city’s pretty terra-cotta rooftops.

The UNESCO monument stands sentinel on the opposite bank of Prague’s Vltava River, best crossed via the city’s statue-studded, pedestrianized Charles Bridge. Fanned out beneath the fairy-tale castle’s soaring spires is Malá Strana, where I uncovered the Mandarin Oriental (MandarinOriental.com/prague) in the district’s labyrinth streets. An unexpected refuge from the city’s midday heat, its ethereal Renaissancechapel-cum-subterranean-spa is tethered to the main hotel via a sunken hallway. Padding over the even earlier remains of a fourteenth-century convent church (revealed through a series of glass floor panels), I descended into a treatment room with a vaulted ceiling, where I was massaged with poultices of linden blossom from the country’s national tree.

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Above, clockwise from left: The Emblem Hotel is one of Prague’s most fashionable accommodations.

Photo courtesy of The Emblem Hotel The Municipal House’s interior is just as gorgeous as the outside.

Photo courtesy of Municipal House The Suite Library at The Emblem Hotel boasts a luxurious copper bathtub and a private book collection.

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y monastic pilgrimage continued on Vltava’s right bank, where I discovered Europe’s first preaching chapel, Bethlehem, and its charming namesake square. On the corner is V Zátiší (Vzatisi.cz/en)—one of Prague’s first restaurants to open after the country’s 1989 Velvet Revolution—where dynamic chef duo Igor Chramec and Ramesh Mamgain have curated a hybrid finedining menu of Indian-Czech dishes. Sinking into a crushed velvet armchair, I opt for one of V Zátiší’s signature starters: an artfully plated lamb tartare with tarragon mayo, mustard seeds, pickled asparagus, and potato pancake. With my tastebuds recalibrated, I forwent the Bohemian specialties and instead tucked into a tiger prawn tandoori oven dish, washed down with naturally fermented cranberry lemonade.

Who knew summertime in Prague was all about the lemonade crawl? A sweet spot to start is at waterfront LAb Space (LAbSpace.cz), which sits in the shadow of AmericanCanadian Frank Gehry’s head-turning Dancing House. Served in lidless jam jars, the zero-waste bar-café’s raspberry-pepper and cucumber-lime lemonades are concocted from homemade syrups. It’s one of a clutch of ice vaults reimagined as gallery spaces, community studios, and riverside bistros accessed through giant glass porthole doors lining the Náplavka embankment.

Also straddling the Vltava’s right bank is a Burgher-style building dating back to the 1800s, housing Deelive (Deelive.cz). One of Central Europe’s largest Czech design stores, this is where you’ll discover the latest cohort of artisans reviving the country’s

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style. Some thousand products beautify its gallery-like interior, including kimono-sleeved blouses and whimsical Wellington boot porcelain vases!

Another address nurturing homegrown talent is Old Town’s Kubista Gallery (Kubista.cz), where you can go square-eyed shopping for cast-iron candle holders, leather clutches, and various jewelry inspired by cubism. Despite the twentieth-century avant-garde art movement having Parisian roots, its architecture took hold almost exclusively in the Czech Republic, spanning an all-too-brief period from 1912 to 1914. House of the Black Madonna (where you’ll find Kubista) was the city’s first cubist building; its broken-lined facade and pyramidal windows distinguish it from its baroque and Gothic neighbors. Swapping its elevator for the building’s spiral staircase, I immerse myself in two floors of cubist bronzes, glassware, book illustrations, and veneer furniture.

Cubism was a revolt against the floweriness of art nouveau, which takes center stage at Prague’s celebrated concert venue, Municipal House (ObecniDum.cz). Home to the Czech National Symphony Orchestra, its stunning billiard and card rooms are hosting a year-long exhibition called Timeless by Czech fashion designer Blanka Matragi. I scanned the thousands of precious stones and pearls embellishing her hand-painted silk gowns, interspersed with chandeliers and sculptures in the space. Born into a family of glass cutters, award-winning multidisciplinary artist Matragi also designs porcelain for the renowned Czech Thun workshop. Her atelier is open by appointment, accessed via Municipal House’s grille-doored vintage elevator.

Matragi’s second love is glassmaking, a tradition dating back to the Middle Ages in the Czech Republic. Also referred to as Bohemia crystal, it’s venerated at Andaz—a cultural monument reborn this March as the city’s latest luxury lodgings. Formerly the headquarters of the country’s famous sugar refineries, the 175-room property marks American hotel brand Hyatt’s first entry into the Czech Republic.

Stunning architecture, shopping, and cultural destinations line the Vltava riverbanks in Prague.

Photo courtesy of Prague City Tourism Above: LAb Space is a riverside watering hole serving trendy lemonade drinks in one of the city’s historic riverbank vaults.

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uspended from its entrance’s ceiling is a hand-blown, amberhued glass installation that guides guests along a terrazzofloor corridor to the hotel’s lobby, styled as a trio of “living rooms.” One pays homage to alchemists during the time of Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II, another draws inspiration from the city’s frescoed Strahov Monastery library, and the third celebrates Czech glass art.

Pleasingly, the property’s past life as a neobaroque sugar palace lives on through heritage details like stucco decoration and historic columns. Contemporary flourishes also abound. (Think playful plaster wall reliefs inspired

by Czech legends, a skylight mural above its Mez bar, and a bold palette of mustard, forest green, and admiral blue coloring its suites.) With design in its DNA, the property became a natural fit as an official partner of Prague Fashion Week (to be held September 8–14, 2022). Already a firm favorite among the city’s trendsetting crowd, the Andaz’s buzzing ground-floor Zem restaurant serves up contemporized Czech comfort dishes and Japanese izakaya atmosphere and fare, like charcoal-grilled mackerel. In many ways, Zem is the perfect analogy for Prague: a cosmopolitan city rooted in tradition which also embraces reinvention.

Both concierges of Andaz Prague (Hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/czech/andaz-prague/prgaz) and The Emblem Hotel (EmblemPrague.com) can help coordinate sightseeing, along with Prague’s official Tourist Board website (Prague.eu/en).

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CHRISTENED “PARIS STREET” IN 1926, PRAGUE’S VERY OWN CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES IS MORE THAN AN UNMISSABLE STOP FOR FASHIONISTAS; IT’S A LOVE LETTER TO THE ART NOUVEAU.

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bespoke experience that transforms your soul and helps you find your inner voice while becoming a force for change, the Golden Door Luxury Resort & Spa is a wellness destination that takes guests on a journey of selfdiscovery. As they unplug from the stresses of daily life, they can focus more on the elegance of simplicity. VIE had the special opportunity to sit down with Kathy Van Ness, the general manager and COO of this inspiring retreat in scenic San Marcos, California, to see how!

V I E: When was the Golden Door founded, and how has it evolved since then?

Kathy Van Ness: The Golden Door was founded in 1958 by Deborah Szekely as an upscale wellness and fitness resort. Golden Door offers a wide range of physical, mindful, and personal health benefits to guests nationwide and from multiple countries around the world. It is consistently named one of the top wellness spas in the world. In 2012, Golden Door was purchased from a large corporation and brought back into private ownership. The property was renovated in 2014, and an additional three hundred acres were purchased for the citrus groves. In 2015, Golden Door began its mission to help charities involved with stopping child abuse.

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VI E: Golden Door has so much to offer, from its spa and workout areas to its own skin-care products.

How do you ensure the quality of your services and products across the board?

KVN: All of our areas work together closely to ensure a thoughtful and positive guest experience throughout all the touchpoints. We credit the quality of our services largely to our longtime staff, who are very engaged in our company ethos and care so greatly about our guests. In terms of our products, we trace all of our ingredients and have to sign off on every single one. We source organic ingredients as much as possible.

VI E: As a wellness retreat, what kind of spa treatments separate Golden Door from other spas?

KVN: We have a holistic approach for each guest, and everyone receives a personalized program.

Guests speak to a concierge member ahead of their stay to determine the focus. Treatments may include things like our Shirodhara Experience—a traditional Ayurvedic practice designed to soothe the nervous system, quiet the mind, and rejuvenate the body— and a daily in-room massage that is very customized.

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GOLDEN DOOR OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF PHYSICAL, MINDFUL, AND PERSONAL HEALTH BENEFITS TO GUESTS NATIONWIDE AND FROM MULTIPLE COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD.

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Are all the menu items sourced from the garden on the property? How does the menu reflect wellness and sustainability?

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Our Executive Chef creates each menu based on what is in season. We have six hundred acres of farms and orchards, and our bio-intensive and organic farming practices ensure that only the highest quality of produce is grown. Fruits and vegetables are individually selected and handpicked for each meal, delivering an authentic farm-to-table experience. We source as much as possible from our garden and call on local farms. When we cannot source locally, we source from the best we can find.

Our Golden Door Country Store provides the same quality—focusing on healthy, sustainable produce and shelf-ready vegetarian products.

V I E: Can you explain the process of creating the resort’s skin-care products? Do they reflect Japanese cultural practices?

KVN: We have spent time developing skin-care products that embody the rich culture and history of the Golden Door. Our Luxury Collection includes highly efficacious ingredients and unique treatments like our Golden Peel-a-way Masque.

Our bath and body products contain the authentic Japanese scents of yuzu and hinoki. We also recently launched a new vegan skin-care line called the Pure Collection. These products were inspired by our farms and gardens; they feature botanical ingredients like sunflower, avocado, acai, bamboo, and green tea.

VIE: What is the inspiration behind the Door’s incredible philanthropic efforts?

KVN: Golden Door transforms guests’ well-being every day. We wanted to be involved in a cause where we could make a difference outside our spa, and transforming children’s lives became our passion. Child abuse is a tragedy for the children who suffer, so giving 100 percent of net profits to this cause became our mission.

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V I E: Are there any upcoming events or collaborations you’d like to share?

KVN: We have a partnership with Singapore Airlines that is exciting! Our chef, Greg Frey Jr., has created an anti-inflammatory menu that helps reduce that sluggish feeling you often get from meals on airlines full of carbs, calories, and salt. We have also created exercise and meditation videos that you can do from your seat. It is a fresh new outlook on a healthier way to travel.

Our next big event is Japanese Month in September. Golden Door is a Japanese ryokan inn, and this month will focus on the art of exercise, strength, movement, and grace. While the kitchen gears up for sushi and mochi classes, our artists will be on hand to teach flower making, calligraphy, and more. Japanese musicians will play at dinner, and the Art of Tea service will be held weekly.

December is all about light. The property will be filled with golden sparkling lights. This month will be about renewing your energy and prepping for a whole new, lighter you in a new year. How can you lighten your pounds, your mind, and even your heart? Classes are designed to build energy, lighten stress, and replace heaviness with joy!

Visit GoldenDoor.com or follow on Instagram @thegoldendoor to learn more.

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hoever said money can’t buy happiness simply didn’t know where to go shopping.” Gertrude Stein may have been onto something when she made her famous quip about retail therapy. Still, it’s worth noting that money is merely transactional, while the true bliss of shopping lies in the search. And this quest is an experience heightened when you find something you weren’t even looking for.

in and check out the latest womens wear designers curated by owners Celia Roberts Tucker and Cindy Krutz. This expansive space features a shoe salon, a bar area, and a colorful lounge to keep you entertained even when you’re not perusing.

Of course, it helps to have a rough idea of where to start. From north of the Choctawhatchee Bay in Northwest Florida to the sixteen beach neighborhoods along the Gulf of Mexico, Walton County’s distinct communities are filled with colorful shops just waiting to be discovered.

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ust south of 30Avenue in Alys Beach, Alys Shoppe features a curated collection of luxury lifestyle fashion and gifts for both women and men. Keep an eye out for their exclusive trunk shows filled with treasures such as swimwear, activewear, jewelry, and accessories.

Nearby—also in Alys Beach—Barefoot Princess is a high-end boutique catering to women and children. They’re known for having the largest selection of Lilly Pulitzer on the Gulf Coast, but they also carry a cornucopia of other notable brands.

Speaking of children, Gigi’s Fabulous Kids’ Fashions & Toys is a beloved Rosemary Beach store filled with art supplies, costumes, toys, puppets, and more.

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Located in th e h eart of Rosemary Beach, th is apoth ecary boutique relaxe s all your senses, offering everyth ing from luxuri ous bath and body products and exclusive fragrances to comfy loungewear and decorative candles.

Clockwise from top left: There’s no denying it—Alys Beach has style, both in the form of its striking architecture and its popular boutiques.

North of the Choctawhatchee Bay, spend some time perusing local shops like Katie Beth’s in Downtown DeFuniak Springs.

Indulge in luxury apothecary products and more at Pish Posh Patchouli’s in Rosemary Beach.

Explore a thoughtfully curated selection of lifestyle, fashion, and gifts for women and men at Alys Shoppe.

It’s a true celebration of creativity and style—the kind of place where browsing is half the fun. Just the whimsical atmosphere is enough to stir up any imagination.

Katie Beth’s wide range of stylish women’s apparel and accessories.

Take a spin over to Island Clothiers at Sandestin for traditional beach style.

Tourists and locals alike will find a large selection of apparel, footwear, and accessories to help their wardrobe match the laid-back vibe of Walton County. You’ll find the perfect outfit for a day at the beach or a night on the town.

Also in DeFuniak Springs, Vault 46 has eclectic home decor, unique art, gifts, and one-of-a-kind jewelry.

Grab just the right accent pillow to tie a whole room together or select a chandelier to glam up your lighting.

Sometimes you need a little pampering after pounding the pavement in pursuit of the perfect purchase. Your next stop should be Pish Posh Patchouli’s! Located in the heart of Rosemary Beach, this apothecary boutique relaxes all your senses, offering everything from luxurious bath and body products and exclusive fragrances to comfy loungewear and decorative candles. They balance a wide selection of local goods with treasures sourced from around the world.

You’re sure to meet a few like-minded spirits along the way as you set out on your quest. The shopkeepers are eager to meet you as you shop your way through paradise, and hopping from one spot to the next is a great way to spend time exploring places you may not typically wander. Even if you end the day emptyhanded, you’ll come away feeling fulfilled by the fun you had along the way.

North of the Choctawhatchee Bay, you can also unwind at Katie Beth’s Boutique & Spa in DeFuniak Springs. Without even breaking stride from your shopping course, choose from aesthetic services such as facials, chemical peels, and waxing.

Their licensed makeup artist is on hand to help with your beauty routine for special events such as weddings and more. After your refresh, continue shopping

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“Trends come and go, but style is forever,” said the illustrious Coco Chanel. While we believe this is true, a little indulgence in a fad never hurt anybody. So, where does one begin in the current style zeitgeist? It seems like there is a new trend every day, from “coastal grandmother” to Y2K throwbacks. Playing with accessories can help you find trends that complement your existing style. The essential part of every outfit is how you feel in it, and we must say, the coastal grandmother trend is pretty darn comfortable.

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SVNR Pi Max Hoop in Green Jasper $135 – SVNRshop.com

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La maison WHERE THE HEART IS

Ana Popescu creates art that celebrates the home from the inside out. With modern charm and clever use of color, she captures the beauty of architecture and design. The geometric shapes in her work, paired with the strong contrast between light and shadow, appeal to the eye of the beholder and play on themes of space and relation.

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Is it a house? Is it a yacht?

You’d be forgiven for asking when standing at the stern— sorry, rear—of this expansive home on one of Miami Beach’s exclusive Venetian Islands.

You’re firmly anchored to land yet have the feel of floating over the silvery shimmer of beautiful Biscayne Bay.

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redit the celebrity architects who spent weeks observing the bay at all hours before ordering mosaic tile for the infinity pool that seems to flow seamlessly into the ocean beyond. “I was on the property at every time of day—on my way to the office, after work—watching how the color of the water changed so we could do our best to match it,” says Paul Fischman of Choeff Levy Fischman, a practice that names Barry Gibb, Matt Damon, and other stars among its clientele.

The materials and fixtures of this 7,628-square-foot home built for a retired couple and their new contemporary art collection also speak to the stuff of superyachts.

There are doors, walls, and ceilings of the rich ipe hardwood that clads all the best boats and an outdoor kitchen awash in the Kalamazoo appliances that furnish the finest galleys afloat. But in this house, the indoor kitchen trumps it all with a rich, textured wave of blue agate, bringing the ocean into the heart of the home while water cascades down the walls indoors and out.

Add palms, seagrasses, and other local plants, and the house is the epitome of the Tropical Modernism in which this practice specializes, befitting the mid-century modern heritage of South Florida, with its plethora of luxuriant vegetation. Yet intriguingly, the most distinctive architectural element is a massive feature wall of patterned concrete reminiscent of London’s National Theatre, more than four thousand miles from the Florida shore.

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Add palms, seagrasses, and other local plants, and the house is the epitome of the Tropical Modernism in which this practice specializes, befitting the mid-century modern heritage of South Florida, with its plethora of luxuriant vegetation.

“There are more than a dozen patterns in the concrete of that building, which the client and I studied at length before honing down on our own custom pattern,” says Fischman, already a fan of the raw concrete that was an enduring inspiration to the British owners when they planned a Florida retreat large enough to entertain the family, as well as house new art of sometimes monumental proportions.

It was a bold move for a retired couple who had previously lived in a highly traditional home. “It couldn’t be further from this,” says Fischman. Soft furnishings with more traditional lines appear in bedrooms and other private areas, while the stark modernism particularly admired by one-half of the couple is given full rein in the public spaces. Not least in the entry, where that board-form concrete takes pride of place as the support wall for a woodclad cantilevered staircase and as a backdrop for the indoor-outdoor pool above which it floats.

There’s a treat here for visitors at the point of entry—a Harry Bertoia bronze and wire sculpture sitting in a reflecting pool, the sole piece brought from their existing collection to join bespoke art commissioned by the couple with the help of New York-based gallery owner Meredith Palmer, who has known them for fifteen years. “They had more traditional tastes in art—nineteenth-century works from Europe and America—but started collecting contemporary art passionately as they became excited about it with me,” explains Palmer, who advised them on works for their London flat before the build started in Miami.

Sculpture and painting are everywhere; even the powder room mirror is an assemblage of several overlapping planes of irregular-shaped glass. Palmer considered the bright Miami sunshine and the couple’s predilection for colorful pieces when helping them find existing works by some of today’s most compelling artists, including Katharina Grosse, Bernard Frize, and Federico Herrero.

Their privacy may be paramount, but the owners have deliberately created a piece of public art on the second-floor landing above the front door. “It’s meant to be seen from the street,” says Fischman of Matt Mullican’s huge, multicolored acrylic and oil stick mural The Frame Is Everywhere. The landing’s function as a gallery has been enhanced with recesses at the base and crown of every wall to help the work stand out against the pristine white walls, which, like many aspects of the home’s infrastructure, seem to float.

Above and opposite bottom: The architects at Choeff Levy Fischman in Miami designed this yacht-like contemporary home to be at one with its surroundings and the adjacent ocean views.

Opposite left: The Frame Is Everywhere, a mural by Matt Mullican, commands attention from the second-floor landing.

Photo by Lifestyle Production Group Opposite top right: This sculpture by Harry Bertoia is the only art piece that transitioned from the owners' previous home to this one.

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Like so many aspects of this house, he says, that table was inspired “by a drop of water”—in this case, think of water splashing into a pool and creating concentric circles around itself.

The home’s landscaping incorporates native vegetation and the same clean lines as the design.

Photo by Lifestyle Production Group Opposite: Interiors by Tony Ingrao continue the modern feel of the architecture, creating a perfect frame for the art collection.

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hile works on canvas sit on huge walls designed to showcase the paintings, other walls are transformed into art in their own right. For example, in the powder room—one of eight bathrooms—diagonally laid stone forms the vanity, echoing the wall behind it, its lines suggesting a tropical rain shower. “We had fun pushing the boundaries with new shapes and surfaces that were unfamiliar to the client’s previous traditional dwelling,” says Tony Ingrao, principal of the eponymous New York City-based design firm that did the interiors.

The house may be new, but not every piece in it is a contemporary design, Ingrao points out. “We had fun collecting twentieth- as well as twenty-first-century pieces,” he adds, citing fire-hued Pierre Paulin ribbon chairs chosen for the living room and a textured aluminum dining table by Ado Chale. Like so many aspects of this house, he says, that table was inspired “by a drop of water”—in this case, think of water splashing into a pool and creating concentric circles around itself.

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s far as vintage pieces are concerned, the Paul Evans credenza in the living room is an assemblage of beautiful materials—wood clad in polychrome steel and patinated bronze topped with stone. The custom-made side tables of fractured orange resin sitting at right angles make the perfect foil.

But perhaps the greatest wow factor is the long, extravagant kitchen backsplash of blue agate and silver, above and below which the white Italcraft units are barely perceptible. “That was the idea—that the kitchen should disappear so that it’s all about the backsplash,” says Fischman.

Agate, ipe, and other top-drawer materials aside, the house conveys an unmistakable sense of place, first and foremost. “There’s something unencumbered about the city of Miami, and we tried to reflect that in the interiors,” says Ingrao. Still, the vibe captures the shining sea as much as tropical South Florida in this thoroughly shipshape house that may be anchored to land but broadcasts its water-loving soul in almost every surface and finish.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CHOEFF LEVY FISCHMAN ARCHITECTURE FIRM AT CLFARCHITECTS.COM. Anthea Gerrie is based in the UK but travels the world in search of stories. Her special interests are architecture and design, culture, food, and drink, as well as the best places to visit in the world’s great playgrounds. She is a regular contributor to the Daily Mail, the Independent, and Blueprint.

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The beauty of any design is in the perspective of the viewer—the ability to walk into a room and interpret the art or the vibe in a different way than everyone else can.

Everything about interior design is intimate for the homeowner yet open to the scrutiny of every beholder.

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ust as fashion pieces are marked as trendy, classic, minimalist, or funky, each house has a style and story of its own.

Interior designer Lori Morris brings color, character, and soul to homes around the world. Every project is a beautiful juxtaposition of coaction that flawlessly delivers a personal experience for each client. Her comprehensive process, from the initial architectural and design perspective meeting to the final walkthrough, leaves no detail untouched.

Having a creative spirit her whole life, Morris was always designing and seeing things through a visionary lens. Looking back on her childhood, she recalls, “I remember decorating my room when I was ten. I was completely enthralled with the whole design process!”

After over thirty years in the field, Morris has redefined the standard of excellence for herself and her peers. Her glamorous style and artistry know no bounds, and with many international clients, she draws inspiration from different forms of art, architecture, nature, and fashion worldwide. A global portfolio grants Morris the creative freedom to be versatile in her art and the homes she designs. She adds, “Every project we create is an original piece of art.” She only creates eye candy, and her work demands attention to detail. Often featuring rich patterns and luxurious textures, every space is a different experience waiting for someone new to enter.

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With a “more is more” attitude, they choose maximalism every time. By fusing unexpected color combinations with layers of textures, Morris creates spaces that are both feminine and masculine, with a flare of sexy and opulent.

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he Lori Morris Design team beats to the drum of their own rock-staresque, haute couture heartbeat. With a “more is more” attitude, they choose maximalism every time. By fusing unexpected color combinations with layers of textures, Morris creates spaces that are both feminine and masculine, with a flare of sexy and opulent. For example, in a recent project, the team used gold accents in the black and white molding to counterbalance dark moss-colored and black furnishings.

As each project represents a unique experience, Morris and her team begin by gaining an understanding of the client’s functionality and lifestyle. From there, the client is given hand-drawn details and perspectives of each room—an elevated and “old-school” touch that genuinely creates the initial soul of the space. The process continues with color, materials, and finishing selections. Incorporating custom Lori Morris Design furnishings, art, vintage pieces, and priceless antiques, decorating a finished space can take about three to four weeks. This is where the magic happens. Morris describes her enthusiasm for the decorating stage as, “The most fun to me because that’s what sets the tone

of the house—that’s what gives it the sex appeal, the personality, the fun, everything that everybody sees as the finished product.”

With the decorating complete, the stage is set for the grand reveal! It’s time for the client to experience their new home. After the client walkthrough, Morris says, “Everyone is happy; we drink champagne and have a little crying fest. That’s the best day of the job because we get to see the client’s happy faces and reap all the rewards for our hard work.” Cheers!

As a “no rules” designer, Lori Morris draws her inspiration from everything, as a true artist does. This maximalist has changed the world of design through her contrast of synergy and style. The magic and excitement of a new experience are never forgotten, and in some ways, Morris has harnessed those ethereal feelings and sprinkled them throughout every house she designs. As a result, she gets a unique experience every day from a new perspective.

Visit LoriMorris.com or Instagram @houseoflmd to learn more and see more projects.

This page and opposite: Lori Morris and her team of designers describe themselves as “maximalists” to the nth degree. Each space they create for clients is full of personality, rich color and texture, and unique details.

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At some point, every little girl’s dream was to find a fairy—or perhaps to be one! The dream becomes a reality with Tyler McGillivary’s new collection, Unnatural. Every piece in the line is feminine and quirky and allows you to feel like you’re one with nature through clothing. The brand’s collections are inspired by everyday creativity and personal expression. This one lets wearers celebrate their identities and indulge in their dreams with a little bit of pixie dust.

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By H A I L E Y B E T H K E

FOREVER Mr. and Mrs. McIntyre CAN YOU HEAR THE CHURCH BELLS RINGING? SEASIDE’S CHARACTERISTIC WHITE CHAPEL PAIRED WITH A SWEET-SMELLING SEA BREEZE SEEMS LIKE A WEDDING TAKEN OUT OF A FAIRY TALE. BUT TO SHELBY AND CALE MCINTYRE, IT WAS REALITY; A SOPHISTICATED CELEBRATION OF THEIR LOVE TOOK PLACE ON DECEMBER 3, 2021, IN SEASIDE, FLORIDA, UNDER A BLANKET OF BRILLIANT STARS AND TO THE SOUND OF NEARBY WAVES CRASHING ON WHITE SAND.

The Love Story

When Shelby Boston and Cale McIntyre first met, they both were required to take a leap of faith. A mutual friend set the two up on a blind date in the summer of 2018. While Cale was ready to ask Shelby out on another date, Shelby wasn’t sure if they would be a match and politely declined his invitation. Flash forward to 2019, when Cale had moved from his hometown of Norman, Oklahoma, to Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, and the two ran into each other at a Christmas party, briefly reconnecting. A few months later, in June 2020, Cale decided to try his hand again at a second date; this time, Shelby agreed.

From then on, the pair enjoyed getting to know each other through dinners at the restaurants along Scenic Highway 30-A, time spent at the beach with friends, and long walks with Cale’s dog, Cash.

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hrough this time spent together, “I saw Cale’s servant heart and learned about his passions for Land Rovers and coffee,” Shelby recalls. She also recognized Cale’s confidence and joy, two qualities she deeply admires. Cale similarly describes seeing Shelby as a beautiful woman filled with joy. “She is intentional in all her relationships, is totally selfless, and loves to serve others,” he says. Cale shares that he loved seeing Shelby’s creative side, especially when she spent time painting or drawing. “Shelby is one of a kind and brings joy and happiness to everyone she encounters,” he notes.

Over the next year, Shelby and Cale continued to foster a deep love for each other. And it just so happens this love would last a lifetime; on June 29, 2021, Cale proposed to Shelby on a dock overlooking the bay. She enthusiastically said, “Yes, forever!”

The Planning Process Choosing a venue was an important decision for the couple. “We have both made Santa Rosa Beach home since we each moved here, and we wanted to be married in the town where we met and would be starting our lives together,” Cale explains. “Shelby always wanted to marry in a white chapel, so The Chapel at Seaside was always a top option on our list. We were thrilled to be married in such a stunning location.” Shelby adds that Sarah Cornwell, the events coordinator at The Chapel, made choosing the location as their venue all the sweeter. “She was so wonderful to work with, and we are grateful for all her hospitality and thoughtfulness as we prepared for our wedding day.”

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to help guide the start of their wedding planning.

After a few hours together, Shelby says their conversations granted her guidance and confidence: “Kalee made me feel cared for and cheered on.”

Shelby also gives credit to her mother, who helped tremendously with everything from getting vendors booked to ensuring all big appointments went smoothly. Then, two months before their wedding date, the couple hired Erin Hadaway of Harbor District Events, which the couple says was one of the best decisions they made. “Erin was a gift to our families, full of peace that overflowed to everyone, which we needed to help us cherish the moments of the day without a worry,” they explain. There were so many critical people, ranging from friends and family to all the coordinators, that “made us feel so cared for and loved. We really don’t feel that we will ever be able to fully express our gratitude to them all,” Shelby and Cale agree.

The Wedding Day When asked what their dreams were for their big day, the couple immediately responded, “From the start of planning, we wanted the day to be filled with peace.

We wanted to enjoy the time with family and close friends.” Shelby’s favorite color, green, was lovingly woven into all aspects of the wedding, ranging from the invitations to the bridesmaids’ dresses and even their send-off vehicle: a vintage Austin Healey. “We truly wanted the theme to be more about marriage than a wedding,” the couple expresses. “We wanted to make sure everyone knew our marriage was centered around Jesus Christ. We wanted everyone to experience peace and leave with joy.”

Following their ceremony in The Chapel at Seaside, the two had a few portraits taken on the WaterColor green, took a brief drive over Western Lake before sunset, and then returned to their reception. The scenic drive was an experience the couple notes as one of the most memorable moments of their big day.

After their celebration, Shelby and Cale enjoyed a stay, gifted by a few of Cale’s friends, at The Pearl Hotel in Rosemary Beach before heading off to honeymoon in Key Largo amongst palm tree-lined beaches.

Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. McIntyre! We wish you well as you embark on this next chapter of life; may it be filled with nothing less than peace, love, and joy.

Special Thanks CEREMONY VENUE AND COORDINATION: The Chapel at Seaside, Sarah Cornwell WEDDING PLANNING: Kalee Baker Events; Erin Hadaway, Harbor District Events OFFICIANTS: Dr. Danny Wood, Pastor Emeritus of Shades Mountain Baptist Church (where Shelby grew up attending in Birmingham, Alabama); Jim Ryan PHOTOGRAPHER: Rylee Hitchner from Birmingham, Alabama CAKE: Publix Bakery

FROM THE START OF PLANNING, WE WANTED THE DAY TO BE FILLED WITH PEACE. WE WANTED TO ENJOY THE TIME WITH FAMILY AND CLOSE FRIENDS.

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Model: Cindy Bruna Photo by Adam Katz Sinding Instagram: @aks

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G U CC I COS MO G O N I E 2 0 2 3 The stars aligned for the Gucci Resort 2023 collection debut. The cosmic event was held at Castel del Monte in Andria, Italy. As guests started to arrive at sunset, the runway was illuminated by an array of constellations. The glow of a full moon accompanied medieval references, and Alessandro Michele’s galactic layers of satin and velvet enchanted the fashion world. Pulling from the past and future, Gucci’s resort runway show truly rivaled the brilliance of a starry night sky.

Photography courtesy of Gucci

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LaChanze Photo by Bryan Bedder

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Jessica Chastain in Gucci Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris

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