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Timothée Chalamet STAR ON THE RISE
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halamet is a young American actor born in 1995, who grew up in New York City where he attended LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. As a teenager he began acting in commercials and live theater and had some minor roles on television. He made his film debut in 2014 with Men, Women & Children, Interstellar, The Adderall Diaries and Miss Stevens, among others. It was 2017 when he made cinematic history, first with roles in Hostiles, and then the highly-acclaimed Lady Bird. However it is Luca Guadagnino’s Call Me by Your Name that was his breakthrough role. Already able to speak French and play guitar, Chalamet learned Italian and piano for this coming-of-age love story which garnered him the recognition of the youngest actor nominated for a Golden Globe, and the third youngest for an Academy Award. This year, he stars in Beautiful Boy and headlines with Selena Gomez in Woody Allen's comedy, A Rainy Day in New York for which he is donating his entire salary to the Time's Up Legal Defense Fund, the LGBT Center of New York and RAINN. “I feel like I have the greatest agents in the world, where the idea has been to tell good stories with good filmmakers, not to become well known or make money. It’s not about that.” - Timothée Chalamet
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FROM THE CHAIRMAN
SPORTS & MONEY
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he NFL is indisputably the most profitable sports franchise in the world. In fact, Green Bay alone is valued at $1.9 billion U.S. In the NBA, The New York Knicks are most valuable, followed by the Los Angeles Lakers. Sport teams are big business, no doubt, but that got us thinking about value and what factors determine success. A player’s career by most definitions is short. So true success that translates to dollar value must have more to do with coaching, player development, ownership consistency, and the financial resources to outspend the competition. Right? The playing field between teams is leveling out and one reason is better integration. As recently as ten years ago, managers dealt with a player’s development and sports conditioning in a silo, with little communication happening up the food chain. Now, teams have full-on analytics programs and coaches can adjust training to gain bigger competitive leads. So back to the original question, is success measured by a team’s ability to fill the stands or shut out the competition? Game performance is only one factor. To measure true success, you have to look holistically at a team’s history, management, social responsibility—all of these measure how people view the team as a whole. A single player can make or break a team’s value too. Ben Alamar, ESPN’s Director of Sports Analytics came up with a formula to measure a top athlete’s fame factor. It’s one-part earnings, another part wins and losses on and off the field, and finally social-media popularity and Google search-engine rankings. Go figure. U.S. Dollar for dollar The richest athlete of all time is Michael Jordon, whose net worth is a whopping $1 billion U.S. Not only did he have a successful career with the Chicago Bulls, but also a stake in the NBA team, the Charlotte Hornets, endorsement deals and well, his shoes. In tennis, some debate whether Roger Federer is the greatest of all time. He holds 19 Grand Slam titles and is still blazing a winning trail at age 36 (mature for the sport by some standards) and holds 93 career titles and a total of $108,250,560 U.S. in prize money. Not bad for the Swiss-born athlete who turned pro in 1998. Then there’s golf. Phil Mickelson’s success garnered him $109.4 U.S. million from PGA and European tours, second only to Tiger Woods at $158.7 U.S. million. Woods is still one of the richest athletes in the world, despite a few setbacks.
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Soccer’s best is a tie between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, the top two players in the world. Ronaldo has earned $93 million from the sport, while Messi comes in at $80 million. With American football, the big paychecks belong to players like the Indianapolis Colts’ Andrew Luck, Derek Carr of the Oakland Raiders and the New Orleans Saints’ Drew Brees. The highest paid NHL player is Jonathan Toews.
Signing Bonus Negotiable A signing bonus alone can range from $60,000 U.S. to several million dollars. The payoffs are pricy too, as evidenced by Bobby Bonilla’s New York Mets deal that earns him $1,193,248.20 U.S. every July 1, from 2011 through 2035. Bonilla has not suited up since 2001. It’s complicated, but deferred payments are not uncommon in this business and if you are a shrewd negotiator, you do not even have to work for the future dollars. The Dallas Cowboys Are #1 For the second year in a row, the most valuable professional sports team is the Dallas Cowboys, with a market value that exceeds $4 billion U.S. Now, the team has not won an NFL championship in more than 20 years, so you do the math. What it does have in the plus column is a $1.2 billion U.S. home stadium, built in 2009. The Cowboys sold the naming rights to AT&T in the neighborhood of $600 million U.S. There’s also Jerry Jones, the front man worth an estimated $5.6 billion U.S. So, winning is not necessary a precursor to success or value for that matter. For the second year running, the New York Yankees are the only Major League Baseball team featured in the top 10 most valuable. What are they worth? Around $3.7 billion U.S. and they did move from the number four spot to the number two spot, so maybe they deserved a raise. According to Forbes, the Yankees also lead the sport in sponsorship revenue at $120 million U.S. and premium seating revenue at $130 million U.S. The Yankees' overall market value increased nine per cent from 2016. Top Two Sports Leagues by Revenue National Football League (NFL) U.S.A - American Football - Revenue: $13 billion U.S. Major League Baseball (MLB) U.S.A/Canada - Baseball - Revenue: $9.5 billion U.S. All of this to say, you cannot put a price on an afternoon at the ballpark in your favorite city, with a favorite person in tow. While behind the scenes, those putting on the show are being showered with millions for our amusement. Not bad work if you can get it.
Dieter Esch Chairman
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cannot wait. Perhaps because I have recently been obsessed with The Crown and Suits, or maybe because it’s the day after my birthday, but on May 19th Rachel Meghan Markle will become royalty and I, along with the world, will be watching.
Meghan Markle is a natural beauty, who while growing up surrounded by the L.A. scene could have taken a very different approach to life, but she is a person that hasn’t let anyone define her. Not one to be labeled by her work nor by her relationships; she is independent, strongminded and has created her path her way, and I truly admire that. “I knew I wanted to do acting, but I hated the idea of being this cliché - a girl from L.A. who decides to be an actress. I wanted more than that, and I had always loved politics, so I ended up changing my major completely, and double-majoring in theater and international relations.” – Meghan Markle She’s smart, sexy, talented, down-to-earth and about to make history. With what I can only assume is an unimaginable pressure while the countdown is underway; Markle is seamlessly charming the masses. To me, she’s perfectly suited and already is simply royal.
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et’s begin with this season’s colors! Lime Punch, Rapture Rose, Cherry Tomato and Palace Blue are a few of the colors to wear to this year´s spectacular spring events according to the Pantone Color Institute´s Fashion Color Trends Report. 2018 marks the sixth anniversary of Gala de Danza, an extravagant event that brings together artists from around the world to help enrich the lives of young dancers and the community. The remarkable music and dance roster will include American operatic soprano Denyce Graves, William Close and the Earth Harp, the young Norwegian sensation Angelina Jordan, and extraordinary pianist Jorge Viladoms. Additionally, making spectacular appearances will be principal dancer Tiler Peck and Los Cabos´ native Andres Zuñiga both from the New York City Ballet, as well as guest judge and winner from So You Think You Can Dance Lil Buck and Lex Ishimoto. Gala de Danza is a prestigious international event highlighting the beauty and generosity of the luxury destination Los Cabos, Mexico. Not to be missed, the Monte-Carlo Open, taking place at the legendary Monte-Carlo Country Club, has become a key fixture on the professional circuit and now ranks as one of the nine ‘Super’ tennis tournaments in the world. The 71st annual Cannes Film Festival featuring Australian actress Cate Blanchett as Jury President, is scheduled for May 8 through 19, 2018. Ocean Blue will be partaking in this international event with a star-spangled cocktail party for the silver screen industry in conjunction with various film festivals throughout Mexico. Enjoy living the glamorous life!
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Rafael Micha
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afael Micha M Sc, International Relations, is CMO and Managing Partner at Grupo HABITA, which has 14 posh lifestyle hotels located in Mexico and the U.S. His hotels and lounges have been featured in publications including: Wallpaper*, Vogue, Condé Nast Traveler, and the New York Times, among many others. In addition he personally attends to VIPS, international media, and his prestigious guests, including: Madonna, Kim KardashianWest, Katy Perry, Bono, Viggo Mortensen, and contemporary artists Shirin Neshat, Gabriel Orozco, the architects Wolf Prix, and Richard Meier, among many other luminaries. Micha is on numerous Art Museum boards and is deeply committed to the contemporary art scene.
Kristofer Dayne Penseyres
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ilm Producer, Great Dayne Entertainment and CMO (acting), Twenty-First Luxury Holdings, SA. Dayne Penseyres created his film production company in 2011, Great Dayne Entertainment, after graduating from Stella Adler Academy of Actors in Los Angeles. In early 2012, he arrived in London and produced his first feature film Crying Wolf, followed by Cute Little Buggers and then Dawning Of The Dead. All are marketed online and in stores internationally. In addition, he did freelance content production for Sony Pictures TV UK. Now located in his native town of Geneva, Kristofer Dayne Penseyres, is currently acting Chief Marketing Officer at Twenty First Luxury Holdings SA, finding new and innovative ideas to promote and communicate luxurious products and devices.
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Russell Paulson
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modern day renaissance man, Paulson has accumulated a breadth of domestic and international experience in the music, entertainment, and travel industries since his recent graduation from the University of Southern California. After managing a live entertainment business for six years, Paulson moved to Italy where he lived, worked, and traveled for fourteen months. Upon his return to Los Angeles, he began working with Element Lifestyle as a Travel Advisor, designing bespoke luxury travel experiences for discerning clients.
Deborah McCormick
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eborah McCormick’s wanderlust for faraway places led her to pursue a travelwriting career. She was managing editor for in-flight magazine Wild Blue Yonder, and then brand director working with East West Resorts. McCormick has bridged the architect’s vision with compelling branding for resorts including one of the top 25 spas in the world: Spa Anjali at the Westin in Beaver Creek. Under the tagline “Where Nature Nurtures” McCormick created a positioning platform intrinsically tied to the inspiring Colorado Rocky Mountains.
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KAZUO ISHIGURO ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE NOBEL PRIZE WINNER IN LITERATURE
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he Swedish Academy responsible for the Nobel Prize in Literature, a prize worth a little over a million U.S. dollars, granted the award to Kazuo Ishiguro based on the author’s ability to reveal “the abyss beneath our illusory sense of connection with the world.” At the age of five, Ishiguro and his family emigrated from Japan to England; a temporary move which became permanent. A graduate of the University of Kent, his
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writing career began when he enrolled in a one-year postgraduate Creative Writing course at the University of East Anglia.
“As a writer, I'm more interested in what people tell themselves happened rather than what actually happened.”
– Kazuo Ishiguro
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Ishiguro is the author of eight novels, such as the Man Booker award-winner, The Remains of the Day and Never Let Me Go, nominated by Time magazine as one of the 100 Greatest English novels of all time; both adapted for films. He has penned many short stories, and four screenplays including the Channel 4 films, A Profile of Arthur J. Mason and The Gourmet. He has also co-written several songs with saxophonist Jim Tomlinson including on the Grammy-nominated album Breakfast on the Morning Tram. Ishiguro received the Order of the British Empire for services to literature in 1995. His work has been translated into over 30 languages.
“Good writing and good reading will break down barriers. We may even find a new idea, a great humane vision, around which to rally.”
– Kazuo Ishiguro
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HAMISH BOWLES E nglish-born Hamish Bowles was educated at Saint Martin’s School of Art and Design. He began his career at London’s Harpers & Queen. He is the International Editorat-Large for Vogue, and one of the most respected authorities in fashion and interior design. After beginning as Vogue’s Style Editor in 1992, he moved on to European Editor-at-Large. By 2011 he had earned his current position covering the world’s cream of the crop in contemporary fashion and design in his features, profiles, and live reports, as well as on historic couture.
Bowles was creative consultant at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the critically acclaimed Costume Institute exhibition, Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House Years—Selections from the John F. Kennedy Library Museum. He has written for and contributed to countless articles, reviews, and books. In addition, his extensive private collection of historically significant haute couture has been shown at renowned museums around the world.
“We wanted to fill that void with another compelling voice that could bring you into the world of fashion, travel and all the extraordinary places Hamish goes and all the people he sees.” - Anna Wintour, Vogue
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orn in 1935 as Lhamo Thondup, he was renamed Tenzin Gyatso when revealed to be the 14th Dalai Lama. He assumed this highest political and spiritual position of Tibet at age 15. In 1959, the Dalai Lama and several thousand followers were forced by the People's Republic of China to
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flee their homeland. They settled in northern India and established an alternative government there. The current reincarnation of the Buddhist deity Avalokiteśvara, a Bodhisattva of Compassion, has made it his life’s mission to preserve the cultural heritage of the Tibetan people.
ONE OF KIND
“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” - Dalai Lama
Gyatso’s charisma, broad-based education and relentless nonviolent advocacy has made him one of the world’s most influential leaders. In 1989 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his non violent struggle for the liberation of Tibet and also became the first Nobel Laureate to be recognized for his concern for global environmental trepidations. In 2011, Gyatso officially separated “the church from the state” by declaring the Dalai Lama’s position a nonpolitical one, leaving all political authority to the democratically elected Tibetans-in-exile. The Dalai Lama, if reincarnated, from this time on is decreed to be purely a position of spiritual authority. The 14th Dalai Lama has spoken to millions of followers at hundreds of conferences, lectures and workshops worldwide. He has traveled
to more than 67 countries in six continents. He has received over 150 awards, honorary doctorates, and prizes in recognition of his message of peace, nonviolence, inter-religious understanding, universal responsibility and compassion. He has also authored or coauthored more than 110 books and held discussions with heads of state and participated in many events promoting inter-religious harmony and understanding. What is his message? Fundamentally he believes the purpose of our lives is to be happy and to get there one must practice compassion and kindness. One of his dictums is: “Follow the three R's: respect for self, respect for others, responsibility for all your actions.” For the 14th Dalai Lama, happiness is simply a matter of kindness.
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” - Dalai Lama
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ueen Jetsun Pema ascended to the throne of the ancient kingdom of Bhutan when she was only 21 years old. Born in 1990, she is the youngest living queen on the planet.
Prior to ascending to the throne, Her Majesty graduated from London’s Regent's College in international relations, with minors in psychology and art history. Upon her return to Bhutan it was announced she was to marry King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. The popular young king studied at Oxford University. Known as the ‘Will and Kate of the Himalayas’, their fairy story has captured the world’s imagination with a resurgence of interest in 2016, upon the birth of their son, Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck. Her Majesty is an attentive mother and attentive presence carrying a sweet air of gentle elegance at home and on Royal visits abroad. Fluent in Dzongkha, Hindi and English, she is known for her charity work with the Red Cross Society, Ability Society, and Kidney Association of Bhutan and is a patron of the Royal Society for Protection of Nature.
“Jetsun Pema is a kind-hearted girl who is very supportive and whom I can trust. I cannot say how she might appear to the people, but to me, she is the one.” - King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
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BASQUIAT FROM STREET BEATS TOTHE COVETED ELITE
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ean-Michel Basquiat was one of the most creative contemporary artists of the 1980s. The Haitian-American’s Neoexpressionist style made him a key figure in the New York art scene, until his death of a heroin overdose in 1988, at the age of 27.
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Basquiat and Haring
ART & DESIGN Basquiat’s work is a commentary on racism and black identity that could have been taken from today’s headlines. In 2017, his “Untitled” (1982) skull painting set the highest recorded price for an American artist at an auction, selling at $110 million U.S. Basquiat’s doomed genius is reflected in this skull as much as racism. Basquiat’s raw, untrained, hedonistic style is a mash-up of words weaving in and out of images. He created on every surface within reach, including his girlfriend’s dresses. Hip-hop, pop art and African art influenced his work, as did his lifelong fascination with the medical textbook, Gray's Anatomy. His rap influence goes all the way back to the beginning with Rammellzee when he created the cover art on the hip hop seminal single “Beat Bop.” Though he started out peddling his postcard art on the street, Basquiat, like Rammellzee and Keith Haring, got his first taste of fame as a graffiti artist. By 1980, Haring was already a known artist, and he and Basquiat became friends. They did a collaborative exhibition in 1981 entitled, Public Auction. Basquiat was also part of SAMO©, a poetical-political graffiti duo who tagged enigmatic epigrams in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. “SAMO© IS DEAD”, the final tag, marked Basquiat’s shift toward canvas work. By 1984 Basquiat was collaborating with Andy Warhol and was a major part of NYC’s artistic explosion. Basquiat loved to paint wearing oversized Armani suits, and don the paint splattered-suits partying in Manhattan with celebrities including Debbie Harry, David Bowie and Madonna. One of the best-selling artists of the last 50 years, Basquiat’s work is shown in museums all over the world and collected by many art enthusiasts including the celebrities Leonardo DiCaprio and Jay-Z.
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Jeff Leatham REVOLUTIONARY FLORAL ART AND DESIGN
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nown around the world as the ‘Florist to the Fabulous’, Jeff Leatham is the Artistic Director of the Four Seasons Hotel George V. Paris and the Four Seasons, Beverly Hills. His celebrity clients include The Kardashians, Celine Dion, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, and the President of the United States. He has also made appearances on the television series’ Flowers Uncut and The Tyra Banks Show. Leatham has published several books over the course of his career, including his latest book, Jeff Leatham: Revolutionary Floral Art and Design. The French government awarded him one of their most prestigious titles: “Chevalier de L’Odrer des Arts et Letteres”, in 2014, for his significant contribution to French culture. Leatham and Arrow and Teen Wolf star, Colton Haynes, got engaged on the beach at Las Ventanas al Paraíso in Los Cabos, Mexico. They were married in Palm Springs, and dressed according to the black and white dress code, in white tuxedo jackets, black pants, and black bow ties. The couple exchanged vows at a ceremony officiated by their longtime friend Kris Jenner. Guests included Modern Family‘s Sofia Vergara and husband Joe Manganiello, Melanie Griffith, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Lisa Rinna, Chelsea Clinton, Dylan O’Brien, Emily Rickards, Billie Lourd and Cheyenne Jackson, among others. In an interview with People.com magazine, Haynes-Leatham declared, “Now we have this beautiful life together and this epic journey ahead.”
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MUSIC
Charlie
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harlie Siem is what some might refer to as a tall drink of water. He was a child prodigy who discovered his passion for classical violin music at the age of three. Now, the universally beloved maestro, in his early thirties, is known outside of the classical music world as a model and spokesperson for not only music, but some of the world’s most prestigious fashion brands including Armani, Chanel, Dior and Hugo Boss. He has also achieved world attention for incorporating virtuosic violin variations of popular themes, which he has done alongside artists such as Bryan Adams, Jamie Cullum and The Who, to name a few. For Siem however, his real love is playing and performing classical music, which he sees as an opportunity to hone the communication between himself, the instrument, the composer, and ultimately the audience. It is here where he feels most at ease. Born in London to an affluent Norwegian father and British mother, Siem attended Eton College, before completing an undergraduate degree in Music at the University of Cambridge. From 1998 to 2004 he studied the violin with Itzhak Rashkovsky in London at the Royal College of Music, and from 2004 he has been mentored by Shlomo Mintz. Siem has appeared with the best orchestras and chamber ensembles in the world. His 2017-2018 itinerary includes tours with the Israel Philharmonic, the Czech National Symphony Orchestra, and a South American recital tour with Itamar Golan.
“Every time you perform a piece, you’re constructing that cathedral of sound from scratch again and it’s always just going to look different. That’s why it’s wonderful to play the same piece again and again.” - Charlie Siem
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ARCHITECTURE
MARRAKECH YVES SAINT LAURENT MUSEUM
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he Marrakech Yves Saint Laurent Museum is dedicated to the life and work of French fashion icon Yves Saint Laurent, curated by Saint Laurent’s former partner, and French culture maestro, the late Pierre Bergé. The museum, designed by Studio KO recently opened a short distance away from Jardin Majorelle, where the designer found inspiration and where his ashes were scattered.
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Studio KO based the building’s design on the Yves Saint Laurent oeuvre and “…by the duality between curved and straight lines and between loose and precise approaches to cutting fabric.” The façade of the building includes intersecting bricks placed in aesthetic patterns, inspired by …” the weft and warp of fabric”. The museum’s interior is designed like the “lining of a couture jacket … velvety, smooth and radiant.”
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ot just a retrospective of Yves Saint Laurent classics: the pea coat, the Mondrian dress, ‘le smoking’ and the safari jacket; the museum houses unique pieces rarely before presented in public and arranged around the themes of Masculine-Feminine, Black, Africa and Morocco, Imaginary Voyages, and Gardens and Art, offering an original interpretation of the couturier’s work. The museum’s “scenographer,” Christophe Martin included “…immersive audiovisual elements – sketches,
photographs, runway shows, films, voices and music – that, by offering a sort of dialogue with the garments, reveal the couturier’s creative process and invite us into his world.”
well as non-exhibited pieces belonging to the Jardin Majorelle’s Berber Museum.
In addition to the rotating permanent Yves Saint Laurent collection, the museum offers temporary exhibition spaces, a research library and archives, an auditorium, bookstore, and terrace café. It will also warehouse and restore garments and accessories lent by the Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent in Paris, as
"It feels perfectly natural, fifty years later, to build a museum dedicated to his oeuvre, which was so inspired by this country.” – Pierre Bergé
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The Peloton bike offers daily live classes and on demand workouts led by world-class instructors. Workout alongside riders all over the world with a competitive real-time leaderboard. onepeloton.com
Manila Boxing Gloves
A luxe sport accessory crafted from painted anaconda. A must-have item for gym fashionistas. ahalife.com
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Matte Snakeskin Baseball Bat Elisabeth Weinstock is known for taking everyday objects and sporting goods and making them luxurious and sophisticated. neimanmarcus.com
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Strengthens the postural muscles of the back and core. The wellness ball can be used to improve flexibility, balance and posture. technogym.com
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Sleek & Modern
The chrome dumbbells are ideal for free weight strength training and sport and fit perfectly into home environments. technogym.com
GRAVITYDEFYING The VaporMax Plus blends the Air Max Plus’ whale-tail shaped midsole support and robotic-inspired cage design with a scuba-influenced look. nike.com
HONMA DRIVERS “The Darth Vader of the range.” More speed, more distance, more zeal. Made by Japanese master craftsmen. honmagolf.co.jp
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NEW ZEALAND
LOS CABOS
THE 100% PURE NEW
NEW ZEALAND EXPERIENCE
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ew places on earth exist where sublime national parks, towering mountain peaks, sparkling blue alpine lakes, boundless pasture land and steep fjords are all revealed in one location. New Zealand is known to those who have experienced it as Aotearoa, meaning ¨The Land of the Long White Cloud¨ in the indigenous Māori language. It is a treasured land that is geologically new, encompassing a relatively low population density divided into the North and South Island, along with a number of smaller private islands. Hosting the most remarkable natural landscapes, distinctive animals such as the native kiwi, plant species including the silver fern, a dynamic Māori culture, and reigning rugby World Cup
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NEW ZEALAND
LOS CABOS
champions, the All Blacks, the ¨100% Pure New Zealand¨ experience is unique to the Kiwiana culture. Tranquil or action packed, the spirit of adventure is positively set for a legendary trip of a lifetime. For the adventurer at heart, Queenstown offers the ultimate in thrillseeking jet boat rides and bungy jumping throughout spectacular canyons and raging rivers. Moments away, take a breathtaking guided hike onto the world-famous Franz Josef Glacier stepping through ice tunnels delicately lit by the sun. Complete the day with an afternoon cruise around the deep fjords, waterfalls and snow-capped peaks of pristine Milford Sound. On the North Island, Auckland, the major hub of economic activity and sailing home to the undefeated Emirates Team New Zealand, provides stand-out cuisine favorites such as lamb, crayfish, and pavlova. Savor a hāngi in Rotorua, the traditional Māori method of cooking food in a pit oven, amidst traditional songs, dancing and the spine-tingling haka (war dance). An hour away, visit the Hobbiton movie set used for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. A developed country with high international performance rankings currently led by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand is one of the most desirable destinations in the world presenting the finest in unique and extraordinary experiences that can only and quite simply be described as ¨100% Pure New Zealand¨.
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THE INTERVIEW
Meghan Markle
A Fairy Tale in the Making
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t is said that Meghan Markle will be the world’s coolest princess. Markle is the 36-year-old California-born actress, and until recently, lifestyle blogger, best known for her role in the television show, Suits. She is engaged to marry the no-longer-eligible bachelor, His Royal Highness, Prince Henry of Wales, universally known as Prince Harry.
Beautiful, intelligent, and politically-conscious, Markle has captured the imaginations of many aspiring princesses. There are a number of factors related to Markle’s background that make this Royal engagement refreshingly different. Her ethnicity, upbringing, nationality and marital status - all defy British Royal tradition.
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THE INTERVIEW
Markle graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in theater and international studies in 2003. She had always aspired to be an actress, but took international studies to round out her education. Markle remarked, in a 2013 article by Maura Brannigan, in Marie Claire magazine,
"I knew I wanted to do acting, but I hated the idea of being this cliché - a girl from L.A. who decides to be an actress. I wanted more than that, and I had always loved politics.” She had a taste of diplomatic work in Argentina, where she had an internship at the US Embassy, but then found she was able to support herself, sometimes minimally, between calligraphy, modeling and guest appearances on television shows, so she focused on acting. Markle's mother Doria, a yoga instructor and social worker, is African-American, while her father, Thomas Markle is retired and of Dutch-Irish decent. In Conrad Jarrett’s 34-page exposé, she shares that it was not easy at the beginning, “I wasn't black enough for the black roles and I wasn't white enough for the white ones, leaving me somewhere in the middle as the ethnic chameleon who couldn't book a job." Her big break came in 2011 when she landed the role of paralegal turned lawyer, Rachel Zane, in the television series Suits, the American television show. Markle’s good looks, sense of style and intelligence were a great fit for the role, which ran for seven seasons. The series was filmed in Toronto, and as a result Markle is often seen sporting and supporting Canadian fashion, including the brands: Line the Label, Aritzia, and Erdem Moralıoğlu to name a few. She also developed two clothing line capsules for the Canadian-owned chain retail store, Reitman’s. She has quite a Canadian fan base, which increased after the announcement of her Royal engagement, as some Canadians, have strong cultural ties to Prince Harry, his mother Diana, Princess of Wales and the British Royal family.
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THE INTERVIEW
Markle was the founder and editor-in-chief of the lifestyle website, The Tig (from Tignanello wine), and has become a fashion leader. While in the past Markle was seen sporting Canadian labels her current look features English designers. Resources report Markle met Prince Harry on a blind date set up by a mutual friend, and they immediately hit it off. They have been dating since 2016. In Vanity Fair’s September 2017 cover article by Sam Kashner, Markle spoke about being in love with Prince Harry, saying, "We're two people who are really happy and in love. We were very quietly dating for about six months before it became news, and I was working during that whole time, and the only thing that changed was people's perception."
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THE INTERVIEW
Their engagement was announced on November 27, 2017. Whether Suits continues is up in the air, because as Markle told the BBC, upon the announcement of her engagement to Prince Harry, she will be "transitioning" out of acting, and not returning to the eighth season of Suits.
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THE INTERVIEW
When Prince Harry turned 30, he inherited $16 million U.S. from the estate of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales. Prince Harry explained to Fox News that Markle would be focusing on the Royal humanitarian agenda, saying, “…Royal duties do take up a lot of time with Royals working for weeks at a time with very little time off especially with overseas tours.” On her own, Markle has been involved in a multitude of charities, she is a global ambassador for World Vision Canada, and is an advocate for the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women and participates in the Clean Water Campaign. Markle will be baptized and confirmed at the Church of England before the Royal wedding on May 19 of this year at Windsor’s St. George's Chapel. It is reported they will live at Prince Harry’s Nottingham Cottage on the grounds of Kensington Palace in London after the wedding. The Royal wedding of the year will be watched by an anticipated audience of millions, possibly billions of people worldwide. As in all good fairy tales, may they live happily ever after.
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SPORTS & TOYS
Sir Ben Ainslie A Man on a Mission “I couldn’t be prouder of the team. It has been an amazing journey for us. What we’ve achieved now is phenomenal …we are a very proud British team and we will be back in the America’s Cup.” – Sir Ben Ainslie
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ir Ben Ainslie’s mission is to bring the America’s Cup home to Britain. He is one of the greatest living sailors alive today. He won a silver medal at his first Olympic Games, and went on to establish himself as the world’s best by winning four consecutive gold medals. Ainslie's ground-breaking techniques have been adopted by others in his fleet and many of his contemporaries. His 2013 victory aboard the Oracle Team USA in the 34th America's Cup is considered one of the biggest comebacks in sporting history. The America's Cup is awarded to the winner of the America's Cup match race between two sailing yachts. Interestingly, the timing of
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each match is currently held sporadically with the date, venue and vessel determined by the previous winner. Sir Ben Ainslie is the Land Rover BAR's Team Principal & Skipper, and he developed and leads a British sailing team. He hopes to bring the trophy home for the first time in over 160 years at the 36th America’s Cup scheduled for 2021. As part of their training, in early December of 2017, Sir Ben Ainslie and his team were spotted at Act 8, the 2017 grand finale, and firstever Mexican edition of The Extreme Sailing Series™, presented by SAP, which took place in Los Cabos.
SPORTS & TOYS
According to New Zealand-based surfboard craftsman Roy Stuart, the surfboard is so visually striking that many people think it might be designed for artistic appeal alone. But every Roy Stuart surfboard originates from surfing requirements to answer the question: "What would the world's finest surfboards be like if we had no limitations?" Stuart carefully selects timber to burnish it by hand. He does not design just any surfboard but the ultimate luxury on a board and this time its in the form of the most expensive surfboard in the world. Carved from Paulwonia timber and features a 23-karat gold lion motif. roystuart.biz
The Rampant
Mahogany Splendor Since 1908, each Hacker-Craft has been hand-built in America, one at a time, by consecutive generations of the world’s finest boat craftsmen. The legacy is that of John L. Hacker, the preeminent naval architect of mahogany crafts of the last century, whose designs include some of the greatest mahogany boats ever built: Pardon Me, Thunderbird, Peerless, and several others. The celebrated boats are known as “The Steinway of Runabouts,” and have exhilarated people around the world; from captains, to Gold Cup racers and celebrities. Today's clients include Tommy Hilfiger, Rachael Ray, Donald Sutherland and Bon Jovi. hackerboat.com
Rediscovering The Wild In Style
Nick Shade’s customized wooden kayaks are strictly for the discriminating collector and boater. High-performance boats characterized by a clean, elegant line with a sensuousness not typical of other traditional wooden boats. The sweep of the sheer and the smooth arc of the deck draw the hand as well as the eye. Shade’s boats have paddled the coast of Maine and exhibited in the American Craft Museum. One of his kayaks is now in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art. woodenkayaks.com
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T H E C E L E B R AT E D F E W As an architectural sculpture that pays tribute to contemporary art from Mexico, The Residences at Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos, are designed to immerse the celebrated few in the true essence that is Los Cabos, and become part of the resort that defines the destination. The lifestyle and services you experience during travel does not end when you return home.
EXPLORE THE DESTINATION AT SOLAZRESIDENCES.COM
A Quinta del Golfo de Cortez, S.A. de C.V. Project. The Residences at Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos are not owned, developed or sold by Marriott International, Inc., SII Real Estate Holdings, Inc. or their affiliates. Quinta del Golfo de Cortez, S.A. de C.V. uses The Luxury Collection ÂŽ trademarks and trade names under a license from SII Real Estate Holdings, Inc. If this license is terminated or expires without renewal, the residential project will no longer be associated with or have any right to use, the Luxury Collection brand trade names or trademarks. This is not an offer to sell or solicitation of offers to buy, nor is any offer or solicitation made where prohibited by law. The statements set forth herein are summary in nature and should not be relied upon. A prospective purchaser should refer to the entire set of documents provided by Quinta del Golfo de Cortez, S.A. de C.V. and should seek competent legal advice in connection therewith. Furnishings/finishes shown are for illustration purposes only.
www.snellrealestate.com | www.loscabos.evfinehomes.com In Los Cabos (624) 105-8100 | Toll Free 1-866-650-5845 loscabos@engelvoelkers.com Exclusively represented by Engel & VĂślkers Snell Real Estate
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uerencia, its name a sanctuary of strength and protection, is a place of beauty and tranquility unlike anything else in the Baja. Overlooking the Sea of Cortez, this private golf and beach club is a haven of privacy, space and unparalleled views.
Amenities like 24-hour security, tailored concierge services, a Fazio Championship private golf course, newly-renovated clubhouse, miles of a maintained trail system for mountain biking, running and hiking, farm-to-table restaurants, poolside bars, a fitness and yoga pavilion and upcoming private beach club located on the best surf break in Cabo – all make Querencia much more than a development. It is a complete luxury lifestyle community.
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“… one can speak of one's "querencia" to mean that little, unspecified area in life's arena where one feels safe, serene." – William F. Buckley Jr.
BEHIND THE SCENES
In August 2017, Querencia was acquired by the McCloskey family of Aspen, Colorado. Owners, daughter Lauren McCloskey Elston, and son-in-law Ryan Elston, who also serves as the President of Real Estate, have “hit the ground running,” enthusiastically and wholeheartily committing to the project by relocating with their three young daughters to Los Cabos with plans to take Querencia to the next level of luxury.
believers in the value of giving back to the community. “It’s simple: from whom much is given, much is expected” says Lauren.
The two have a proven track record of success in real estate and leadership. Ryan is a partner at Aspen Associates Realty, and Lauren dedicates her time to serving on multiple boards and as founder of The Vanguard Chapter of The Aspen Institute. Lauren and Ryan are deep
They chose Querencia for its “breathtaking authenticity of space, the convenience of having everything onsite, and its proximity to the US.” Having been residents for nine years, they “…understand how Querencia lives,” and are “...committed to retaining the
With 2,000 acres, Querencia is being repositioned to become a multi-generation club with the “one up, two down” membership structure that encompasses members’ parents, as well as children and future grandchildren to have access to all membership benefits.
integrity and soul of Querencia,” Lauren adds. “We are merely uncovering the beauty of what was already there,“ while maintaining its regal architectural backbone. With a vision to create a place that caters to the Mind, Body and Spirit – the two have begun new initiatives like a Speaker Series and a customized “Q Travel” program with trips around mainland Mexico. “How great is it to be able to wake up at sunrise, surf at the best break in Cabo, play the #1 rated golf course in Mexico and end the evening with a fresh margarita and an engaging conversation from world-class speakers,” says Ryan, “ it doesn’t get better than that.”
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GOING GLOBAL
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Windhaven Estate Vineyards
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ituated on nearly five private acres within the guard-gated North Ranch Country Club Estates, witness exclusive views of vine-covered mountains and rolling hills of the championship golf course. Yielding 65 cases each season, Windhaven Estate Vineyards is the only North Ranch estate to feature a producing vineyard. Equipped with an elite music studio, full bar, twostory wine cellar and luxury cinema, this estate is the
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epitome of entertainment. Relax in the resort-style day spa composed of a private massage room, fitness facility and an indoor, built-in spa. Ideal for the ultimate car collector, the garage space is over 4,000 sq. ft and accommodates 12 automobiles. Within close proximity to Hollywood, Los Angeles, Malibu and Wine Country, discover a luxury getaway at the peak of Westlake Village.
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ROCK, SWING, REPEAT
GOING GLOBAL
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Exquisite Traditional Estate
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oised on over a half acre corner lot sits this stunning gated Beverly Hills traditional estate. This amazing seven-bedroom home features a formal living area that opens to the pool and garden. A family/media room with wet bar and eating area is designed to entertain. This home has a fabulous gourmet chef 's kitchen with top-of-the line stainless appliances and separate breakfast area. The over-sized master suite features
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a fireplace, sitting area, generous walk-in closet, and bath. Five generous sized bedrooms, large kid´s den/ media room, and spectacular wood paneled library are on the second floor. The perfectly manicured grounds come with a large ozone pool and spa, oversized patio area and generous yard space. Separate maid's quarters, detached artist studio and a spectacular eatin refrigerated wine room complete this entertainer's dream home.
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LUXURY TRAVEL
By: Russell Paulson at Element Lifestyle
LUXURY HOTEL
ROAD TRIP PACKAGES
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uxury hotel coordinated road trip packages are one of the most elegant bespoke world-class experiences. A heightened sense of adventure in a dream vehicle combined with worry-free luxury lodging and dining, accentuate the more intimate spirit, character, and beauty of any destination. With winter wrapping up and the sun-soaked days of summer on the horizon, it is an opportune time to hit the road. The following three amazing combinations embody this iconic staple of any luxury travel itinerary.
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hat’s better than a road trip through a beautiful European country? - A road trip through two beautiful European countries. The exclusive “road trip to la dolce vita” is a journey designed by a partnership between the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, the Four Seasons Hotel Milano, and Grand Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, also a Four Seasons Hotel. Included on this road trip is a selection of 50s and 60s vintage roadsters. Intrepid travelers, guided by the all-knowing Four Seasons concierges, design unique itineraries between Italy and France, with luxury “pit stops” at each of the properties. To appreciate some of the best scenery in the entire world, voyagers take to the expansive, iconic roads of the American West. Situated on the Utah - Colorado border, Gateway Canyons
has taken full advantage of this illustrious environment and partnered with Driven Experiences offering visitors some of the most exclusive and exotic luxury vehicles for their trail-blazing. Visitors can roam through the wild, wild, west, with the resort concierge on-hand to take care of all details including switching over to all-terrain vehicles for off-road thrills. The dramatic Scottish countryside plays perfect backdrop to a memorable excursion in a dream car. An Aston Martin Virage would be an exceptionally appropriate choice for this sevenday adventure through the famed Isles, Lochs, and Castles of Scotland. Luxury Scotland incorporates the week with Michelin-star dining and the finest lodging in the country. This trip has 007 written all over it.
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ON LOCATION Los Cabos, México
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CASA FRYZER Villas Del Mar - San Jose del Cabo Ocean View 8,291 A/C sq. ft. 6 beds / 6 full baths / 3 half baths Offered at $18,000,000 U.S. Discover the most significant home to ever be built in Mexico. A feat of engineering, collaboration, design, decor, and remarkable vision led to the creation of Casa Fryzer in Los Cabos - perched high above the legendary One&Only Palmilla Hotel. Specialty features of this irreplaceable and uncompromising property include a 2,000+ square foot ´living pool,´ private screening room, modern custom-made chef 's kitchen, dual luxury master wings, and over three hundred feet of infinity views with unmatched privacy. FEATURES: Incredible custom 'living pool' 300+ feet of frontage Convex contour allows for maximum privacy Private screening room Full Savant home system Italian made custom kitchen Exquisite furnishings from around the world Chic and contemporary decor Private home gym Two flanking master wings Incomparable finishes and design
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CASA CABEAU
ON LOCATION Los Cabos, México
Punta Ballena - Cabo San Lucas 5,272 A/C sq. ft. 6 beds / 6 full baths / 1 half bath Offered at $3,290,000 U.S. An entertainer's dream home that will take you back in time to a leisurely pace of life and quality days in the sunshine with friends and family. Just steps from the beach with 180-degree Sea of Cortez views, Casa Cabeau is the place where old world charm meets modern convenience.
VILLA SERENA El Tule – Los Cabos Corridor 5,831 A/C sq. ft. 5 beds / 5 full baths / 1 half bath Offered at $4,500,000 U.S. One-level custom, beachfront home, located in the gated enclave of Blue Sea, at the edge of the Sea of Cortez. The casual yet elegant environment incorporates natural stone, earth tones and warm wood elements. Enjoy beautiful sunrises and tropical evenings on the sprawling patio area.
CASA DEL PUENTE Palmilla – San Jose del Cabo 4,190 A/C sq. ft. 6 beds / 4 full baths / 2 half baths Offered at $1,850,000 U.S. Gorgeous Sea of Cortez and Palmilla golf views highlight the expansive outdoor living and dining areas of this Spanish colonialstyle home. Upgraded with new furnishings, appliances, and more.
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LOTE TESORO Palmilla Norte – San Jose del Cabo Offered at $5,950,000 U.S.
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As one of the original Palmilla properties, this one-acre ready-to-build site, featuring a private walkway to one of the best swimming beaches in Los Cabos, is a once in a lifetime opportunity to create your legacy dream home.
Ty Warner presents The Residences at Las Ventanas al Paraíso; the most extraordinary properties in the history of Los Cabos. F O R O W N E R S H I P I N F O R M AT I O N Within México (624) 144 2883 | USA & Canada +52 (624) 144 2883 www.lasventanas.snellrealestate.com snellrealestate.com | loscabos.evfinehomes.com In Los Cabos (624) 105-8100 | Toll Free 1-866-650-5845 info@snellrealestate.com Exclusively represented by Engel & Völkers Snell Real Estate
ON LOCATION Los Cabos, México
CASA DEL CABALLO DE MAR Downtown – Loreto 10,160 A/C sq.ft 7 beds / 7 full baths / 3 half bath Offered at $7,950,000 U.S. Rare opportunity to own the finest Oceanfront estate in Loreto, BCS. From the moment you enter the grand courtyard, you feel like you are at a Mediterranean Spa. Whether entertaining family, friends or hosting a large event, no detail has been left out designing this magnificent estate.
CASA SALIDA DEL SOL Querencia – San Jose del Cabo 5,874 A/C sq. ft. 5 beds / 5 full baths / 2 half baths Offered at $2,395,000 U.S. Step into your new dream home with 180-degree views of the Sea of Cortez. Designed for indoor and outdoor living, this single-story Hacienda-style home has amazing sunsets, sitting areas, a fireplace, and a 9-hole putting area.
VILLA PACIFICA Blue Sea – Los Cabos Corridor 8,358 A/C sq.ft 7 beds / 8 full baths / 2 half bath Offered at $3,990,000 U.S. Featuring clean contemporary and architectural lines, Villa Pacifica boasts wide open spaces, an outdoor bar, TV and barbecue area, infinity pool and Jacuzzi with great privacy, and imported furniture and decor. Spectacular luxury living.
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VDM VILLA 461 Villas Del Mar – San Jose del Cabo 4,389 A/C sq. ft. 4 beds / 4 full baths Offered at $6,750,000 U.S.
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From the moment you walk through the doors, you are awestruck by the soulful beauty. This looks and feels like a Mexican Hacienda welcoming you to Mexico. Truly a one-of-akind home featuring extraordinary art pieces full of stories from the past and the present.
ON LOCATION Los Cabos, México
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CASA DEL SOL
Punta Ballena - Cabo San Lucas Oceanfront View 6,716 A/C sq. ft. 5 beds / 5 full baths / 1 half bath Offered at $9,990,000 U.S. As one of the most private and exclusive residential communities in Los Cabos, Punta Ballena is known for having the most beautiful sense of arrival and a phenomenal variety of amenities. With more than two miles of walking paths, private tennis courts and an exclusive residents only Beach Club, Punta Ballena is the ultimate for luxury living. Located just three miles east of Cabo San Lucas the feeling is faraway, yet the bustle of town is within close proximity. Views of Land's End and the rugged coastline showcase some of the most dramatic ocean views in Baja.
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ON LOCATION Los Cabos, México
CASA CALETA 42 Caleta Palmilla – San Jose del Cabo 7,535 A/C sq. ft. 6 beds / 6 full baths / 2 half baths Offered at $4,990,000 U.S. This premier oceanfront neighborhood is nestled on a beautiful rocky palisade above the Sea of Cortez. Palmilla Bay is one of the only naturally snug harbors in all of Los Cabos, and Caleta (The Cove) is at its very heart.
VDM VILLA 212 Villas Del Mar – San Jose del Cabo 3,953 A/C sq. ft. 5 beds / 5 full baths Offered at $3,450,000 U.S. A majestic beachy get-a-way that blends pieces and ideas from the past with inspirations of today. Open and airy. Comfortable and practical.
LAS RESIDENCIAS 221 Punta Ballena – Cabo San Lucas 4,812 A/C sq. ft. 4 beds / 4 full baths / 1 half bath Offered at $1,975,000 U.S. This home includes architecturally refined custom features with natural stone walls, marble floors throughout, custom cabinetry, granite counter tops, tinted stucco walls, gracious courtyards and pocket sliding glass doors in great room and master suite.
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CASA TAZ Palmilla Sur – San Jose del Cabo 6,500 A/C sq. ft. 5 beds / 5 full baths / 1 half bath Offered at $2,750,000 U.S.
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Perched on a hillside, Casa Taz reveals spectacular, panoramic Sea of Cortez views from every room. Grace and elegance surround this home alongside modern comforts and amenities.
THE SUITE LIFE
Hotel de la Paix, Geneva
Country Club Lima
The hotel has been thoughtfully renovated to seamlessly blend modern design, functionality and the hotel’s heritage. The newly restored public areas reflect a design concept created around art, time and nature, representing the hotel’s lakeside setting and the city of Geneva. Its 74 guestrooms, including 14 suites, have been re-styled with a sleek and modern design. Floor-to-ceiling windows fill rooms with natural light and are further enhanced by stunning views across Mont Blanc Square, Lake Geneva and the Jet d’Eau. ritzcarlton.com
A must-visit hotel for royalty and celebrities—including the Duke of Windsor Edward VIII, Ernest Hemingway, John Wayne, and Ava Gardner—the hotel is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year with the unveiling of a 15-month top-to-bottom remodel. The in-house upscale restaurant serves Peruvian cuisine, and a chic piano bar offers light meals. There's also an English-style pub, a gym, a spa and an outdoor pool. Guests have access to the neighboring golf club. countryclublimahotel.com
The Bulgari Hotel Beijing
Retreat at Blue Lagoon
A new jewel to the luxury hospitality collection. Referred to as an ‘urban resort’, the property is located in the heart of the exclusive Embassy District, in China’s capital city. Blending art with nature, the hotel is adjacent to the Genesis Art Foundation, and surrounded by lush, sculpted gardens. The hotel is an intimate oasis where the discerning traveler and Beijing’s sophisticated elite may encounter culinary delights, nature, art and a luxurious spa. bulgarihotels.com
Built into the volcanic frontier and encircled by the Blue Lagoon’s mineral rich geothermal waters, the suites at the Retreat open the door to unparalleled hospitality. Carved into an 800-year-old lava flow, the spa at the resort brings guests into harmony with nature and the powers of the Blue Lagoon’s revitalizing warmth. With menus that move effortlessly from the mountain, to the farmland, to the ocean, each dish at Moss Restaurant open the doors, the heritage, and delights of Icelandic cuisine. retreat.bluelagoon.com
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Gigi Hadid and Tommy Hilfiger release a new racing-inspired collection staying true to the brand´s red, white, and blue color palette.
UP-ANDCOMING
Elon Musk´s all-electric truck ¨Tesla Semi” is guaranteed to not break down within a million miles.
Starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, A Star is Born is set to debut May 2018.
BLUSH-TASTIC
A FOOTHOLD IN THE MEXICAN MARKET
Nike´s Pink Sneaker is not only perfect for workouts but also makes for stylish streetwear featuring the popular shades of millennial pink.
THE RETURN TO THE SMALL SCREEN
French luxury fashion house, Balmain, are soon to open first store in Mexico.
Two decades after the medical drama series ER, George Clooney returns to television to direct and star in Catch-22.
This magic cube projects a totally virtual laser keyboard onto any surface. Let the magic do the typing!
THE PRADA PAPERCLIP Prada have released the world´s most expensive paperclip made from polished sterling silver and with the classic logo embossed on the side.
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THE RISE OF THE SEWBO Featuring dramatic tigers, snakes, and garden florals, Gucci Décor, designed by Alessandro Michele, provides the ultimate for interior furniture and decorative pieces.
Producing full garments, Sewbo, the sewing robot, is making automated production waves in the fashion industry.
CRIMSON REIGNS SUPREME
Introducing The Queen - the royal-themed lipstick by British beauty brand, Charlotte Tilbury. The perfect shade for watching the forthcoming wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
American model and actress, Molly Sims, recently took some time out with friends in Cabo San Lucas.
BY INVITATION ONLY Los Angeles
Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef
Meryl Streep and Ai- jen Poo
Justin Timberlake
Golden Globe Winner Saoirse Ronan
Catherine Zeta - Jones
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Golden Globes 2018
Angelina Jolie
BY INVITATION ONLY Paris
Neymar Jr and Kevin Trapp
Joe Jonas and Kim Jones
Kate Moss, Kim Jones and Naomi Campbell
James Marsden and Xavier Dolan
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LOUIS VUITTON MEN AW18 FASHION SHOW
Y O U R P A C I F I C B E A C H F R O N T S A N C T U A R Y. . . COMING SOON TO LOS CABOS, MEXICO.
“HAVING TRAVELED AND LIVED ALL OVER THE GLOBE, I CAN SAY WITH CONVICTION THAT NORMAN ESTATES AT RANCHO SAN LUCAS IS UNLIKE ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD AND I INVITE YOU TO COME DISCOVER WHAT MAKES IT SO SPECIAL.” — Greg Norman 32 luxury estate homes and 36 condominiums...contact us for more information today. 1-844-645-2292
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BY INVITATION ONLY New York
Lana Del Rey
Elton John and David Furnish
Zayn Malik
Bruno Mars, the big winner of the evening
Lady Gaga Heidi Klum
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GRAMMY AWARDS 2018
PORTFOLIO
By: Kristofer Dayne Penseyres
The Age of Customization
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he Age of Customization (AOC): watches, handbags, socks, perfumes and grills; there is nothing today that cannot be individualized. The culture of customization is everywhere permeating both the digital and physical worlds.
Other custom-oriented hotspots include the latest custom culinary-design-engine experience, Lapo Elkann’s Garage Italia, the automotive restyling company he founded in 2015, which offers food, tailoring and cars combined; and The Harmonist, where one undergoes a personality evaluation to generate a bespoke fragrance.
In fashion we find companies such as NOUS. PARIS, the soul successor to Colette, which offers the latest in customized street wear and technology, and the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), in Geneva, Switzerland, the exclusive Maisons exhibition where high-end watchmakers and jewelers present their unique wares.
At Label Noir Design, clients work with expert watchmakers to create, piece by piece, original watches by Rolex. Even iPhones can be customized, such as at Moscow’s Feld&Vok Faction, where visitors can watch the customization of their iPhone X as it is disassembled and reassembled with custom details including gold plating, silk printing, marble finishes and a customized logo.
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PORTFOLIO
Throughout the world a new generation of concept stores and customization ateliers offer their unique wares. Research states that this need for customization boils down to emotion: the consumer satisfaction of self-expression found in either the process of creation or the individualization of something of immeasurable value because it is uniquely “yours and yours alone.” The customization of luxury goods has come full circle. Two hundred years ago, only the select few dressed in bespoke clothes made-to-measure on a one-by-one basis. They were considered the most exclusive and expensive apparel available. Today’s bespoke shopper has evolved digitally, with online made-to-order customization tools on a plethora of luxury brand e-commerce platforms offering the luxury consumer a product which is unique. The shift back to customization makes the same economic sense it did two hundred years ago: it provides additional incentive for the investor. Made on-demand products can mean less stock and less up-front costs than the previously high-risk, ready-made ventures, turning them into potentially lower-risk luxury investment opportunities.
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THE CRONUT®
THE FIRST-EVER
Viral Pastry J
ames Beard Award-winning Pastry Chef, Dominique Ansel, has shaken up the pastry world with innovation and creativity at the heart of his creations. Named the World’s Best Pastry Chef in 2017 by the World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards, one of Business Insider’s “Most Innovative People Under 40” and Crain’s New York “40 under 40,” Chef Dominique has always brought a ground-breaking approach to the world of desserts. Dominique’s creation of the Cronut®, his signature croissantdoughnut hybrid pastry that he first launched at his eponymous Bakery in New York, soon became the world’s first-ever viral pastry. In its first year, TIME magazine named the Cronut® one of the “25 Best Inventions of 2013,” and it has since appeared in the news across the world and has also been featured on television.
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GOURMET
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DESIGNER DESSERTS
he fashionably elegant bridal designer Vera Wang teamed up with legendary Parisian bakery, Ladurée, to debut a confectionary collection that includes limited-edition coconut crème Chantilly macaroons and chic special order wedding cakes. Wang says she designed the desserts much like she would a wedding dress – “...only, in this case, titrating with flavors and textures instead of fabric and finishings.” A definite ode to her signature style.
COCKTAILS AT 30,000 FEET
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he Carry On Cocktail Kits help make air travel a little more bearable even if in the middle seat, with ingenious cocktail kits that contain all the fixings for classic drinks. The kits include everything needed to mix up delicious cocktails at 30,000 feet minus the liquor which can be provided inflight. Travelers in the mood for the right drink can choose from W&P’s kit classic selection including the Old Fashioned, the perfect Gin & Tonic, a spicy Moscow Mule or a stylish Champagne cocktail.
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GOOD TASTE
Odette
Chef Julien Royer’s sophisticated French restaurant earned two Michelin stars only a year after opening and is now on the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list ranked No.9 - the highest new entry of all time. Housed in Singapore's National Gallery, diners can expect the best seasonal ingredients and artisan produce from around the world. Colorful dishes such as French guinea fowl are served with celeriac risotto and foie gras croquette or trout with grilled octopus and romanesco broccoli with miso caramel. 1 St Andrew's Road National Gallery, Singapore odetterestaurant.com
Stubborn Seed The result of pairing unrelenting passion with an unapologetic approach the restaurant aims to unearth cravings of the palate while constructing a reward in each bite. This philosophy takes honest ingredients and elevates them to be splendidly elegant through rigid and persistent execution. There is an undeniable spirit surrounding the Stubborn Seed that stems from chef Jeremy Ford. His tenacious demeanor and candor define the cuisine, but his technique boosts it. An exceptional dining experience is championed above all else. 101 Washington Avenue Miami Beach stubbornseed.com 112 | www.OceanBlueWorld.com
Indian Accent
The restaurant’s menu reinterprets nostalgic Indian dishes with an openness towards the flavors and traditions of India with global techniques and influences. Internationally-acclaimed chef Manish Mehrotra highlights distinctly Indian flavors on a contemporary menu. Duck khurchan is presented in a cornetto-like cone with herb yoghurt and chili chutney, galautis is stuffed with foie gras. Additional dishes include pulled pork phulka tacos, gongura masala prawns and crispy curry leaves. The bread selection includes camembert and potato bhuna kulcha. The Lodhi, Lodhi Road, New Delhi indianaccent.com
The Square
At the heart of the Mayfair food and art scene, the restaurant aims to provoke, surprise and delight. In an evolutionary approach to modern haute cuisine, Chef Clément serves artistic dishes with inestimable flair. The new concept reflects an energetic, urban and contemporary attitude underpinned by elegant and luxurious style. The minimal, architectural approach to the environment sets the tone of the rarefied experience, in keeping with the style and sophistication found in the menu, food execution and presentation. 6-10 Bruton St. London squarerestaurant.com
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THE CALENDAR
MARCH Through March 11, 2018 Keith Haring: the End of the Line Cranbrook Art Museum Bloomfield Hills, MI cranbrookartmuseum.org Through March 11, 2018 Modern Masters from Latin America The Pérez Simón Collection San Diego Museum of Art sdmart.org March 21-September 2018 Martin Margiela - The Hermès Years Musée des Arts décoratifs Paris lesartsdecoratifs.fr March 7 – July 1, 2018 Jewelry by artists, from Picasso to Jeff Koons Musée des Arts décoratifs lesartsdecoratifs.fr March 28-July 23, 2018 Chagall, Malevich, El Lissitzky Centre Pompidou, Paris centrepompidou.fr
April 5-8 2018 Masters Augusta, Georgia augusta.com April 10-August 27 The Artist Fondation Louis Vuitton Paris fondationlouisvuitton.fr April 15 Charlie Siem Parken Culture House Parkgata, Alesun Norway kulturialesund.no April 18-29 2018 Tribeca Film Festival New York City tribecafilm.com April 22 Virgin Money London Marathon London virginmoneylondonmarathon.com
March 21, 23, 25 Arturo Chacón-Cruz in La Rondine Teatro Carlo Felice, Genova arturochaconcruz.com
Through April 22 Noureddine Amir Sculpted Dresses Yves Saint Laurent Museum Marrakech museeyslmarrakech.com
Through July 29 About Guernica Musée Picasso, Paris museepicassoparis.fr
April 26-July 29 ‘Rodin and the Art of Ancient Greece’ British Museum, London britishmuseum.org
Through August 5 Joan Jonas Tate Modern, London tate.org.uk
MAY
Through September 2 Martin Margiela-The Hermès Years Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris madparis.fr Through September 9 ‘The EY Exhibition: Picasso 1932 – Love, Fame, Tragedy’ Tate Modern, London tate.org.uk
APRIL
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May 5 Kentucky Derby Churchill Downs, Louisville, Ky churchilldowns.com May 19-August 12, 2018 ‘Tacita Dean: Landscape’ Royal Academy of Arts royalacademy.org.uk London May 21-June 10 The French Open Roland Garros, Paris rolandgarros.com
May 25–May 26 Istanbul International Festival Hosted by Charlie Siem Istanbul charliesiem.com
JUNE June 7-9 Belmont Stakes Elmont, N.Y. belmontstakes.com June 8-16 The Rolex Giraglia 2018 Sanremo, Italy-Saint-Tropez, France, -Genova, Italy. rolex.com June 11-17 U.S. Open Championship Shinnecock Hills Golf Club Southampton, N.Y. usga.org June 12-September 16 Jean II Cotelle, 1646-1708 Grand Trianon, Château de Versailles Versailles chateauversailles.fr June 14-July 15 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow fifa.com June 18-21 Newport Charter Yacht Show Newport, Rhode Island newportchartershow.com June 19-23 Royal Ascot East Berkshire, England ascot.co.uk June 22-24 Grand Prix de France Le Castellet, France formula1.com June 28-October 21 ‘Michael Jackson: on the Wall’ National Portrait Gallery, London npg.org.uk
HEALTH & BEAUTY
Man Vs. Machine I
s it possible to capture the magic, motivation, hype, and the other nuances of a talented trainer at a “real-life” studio group fitness sweat sesh session…electronically? Top-name fitness gurus and spin-andstream e-commerce industry innovators like Peloton, Equinox and Amazon are striving to do just that. Tech-enhanced home fitness emerging e-brands include many options. Vi was the first to market a voice-activated AI personal trainer that coaches and motivates runners through bio-sensing headphones. Studio Tone It Up’s app offers digital group fitness classes. Aaptiv puts together trainer-led,
music-driven audio workouts. Specialized ballet-inspired workouts are available by LEKFit and similarly, BariStudio provides dance, trampoline and toning sessions. Suggests Peloton’s CEO John Foley, “If the instructor is better, if the hardware is better, if the software is better, if the location is better, and if the value is better…why would you travel outside the home?” Peloton’s indoor cycling bike includes live-streamed and archived workouts. E-commerce forecasters predict a billion dollar industry of digital fitness innovations will soon be an integral role in the homes of exercise aficionados worldwide.
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Essential Beauty Apps
MatchCo
Scans skin tone and uses the data to blend a matching, personalized foundation. Instructs users to take photos of their inner and outer wrists, forehead and right and left cheeks. The app’s technology then analyzes skin tones, and blends an all-in-one foundation. Each bottle is personalized with the client’s name and the date it was made. Download @ Itunes.com
Glamsquad
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Offers on-demand, pro teams for hair, makeup and nails - anytime, anywhere. Provides access to experienced beauty professionals. Clients select a date, time, location and payment method to book services. Download @ Itunes.com
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
GlamScout Makeup to match and live makeovers. Allows users to virtually try-on the complete look live using an iPhone as a mirror. Offers matches for any look, searching through over 80 brands and thousands of products. Download @ Itunes.com
3 YOURCAM Offers digital makeovers with flattering filters, one-touch makeovers from neutral to bold makeup, and a fully equipped hairstyle studio with the trendiest cut and color options. Download @ Itunes.com
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Visada
Analyzes user’s pictures to develop a personalized beauty profile. The app breaks down an assessment for skin and eye care, offering suggestions on how to improve beauty regimens for makeup and hair. Available for iPhones and iPads. Download @ Itunes.com
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MISFIT
Tracks steps, distance, calories, weight, food intake, sleep quality and duration. Presents fitness and sleep trends daily, weekly and monthly. Syncs with Apple Health, MyFitnessPal, Lose It! to share fitness and sleep analysis. Download @ Itunes.com
4PRIV
This mobile and web platform delivers vetted beauty and wellness professionals to any location. The app offers professionals based on the client’s availability and it features bios, portfolios and user ratings. Download @ Itunes.com
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#MAKEITHAPPEN
By Rafael Micha
#Make It Happen #MeToo is the 2018 philanthropic must in nonprofit circles. The uber wealthy have committed to change, including the Rockefellers, Buffets, Gates et al. It is more than donating money, it is donating time; an expression of sincere commitment to a new due diligence of tomorrow.
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Be it this movement or another nonprofit organization, always choose one that is close to home and heart. The following organizations are close to mine, where I donate my time, sit on the board, or just write checks.
#MAKEITHAPPEN
Project Paz, based in New York is the Mexican outpost where Grupo HABITA and many other expats hold donation drives for all reasons including relief efforts in Mexico due to the September 19 earthquake. It is the preferred non-profit organization offering humanitarian aid in Mexico. projectpaz.org Fundación Origen has a long-standing, uninterrupted 17 years of committed work helping women in Mexico. It is an ongoing project by founder Mariana Baños that includes community centers, programs and events that empower women. fundacionorigen.org.mx For Niños en Alegría - their annual Gala raised more than $250,000 U.S. this year. The funds will be used to help bring schools and education levels up to standard in the states of Guerrero, and Oaxaca. The organization is spearheaded by Alejandra Alemán who has 15 years of experience. They have helped more than three thousand children by creating 18 safe schools. In addition, in cooperation with the Board of Education and Movistar, the organization has touched thousands more with supplies and educational support. ninosenalegria.org.mx Duerme Tranquilo is dear to my heart because of its unwavering commitment to providing health services to the vulnerable, thanks to founders Silvia Rojo and Rosaura Henkel and the commitment of members, foundations and institutes throughout Mexico. duermetranquilo.com.mx Support one or support all and follow me at Twitter and Instagram @rafaelmicha and read more at radarmicha.com
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LAST MINUTE
NOUREDDINE AMIR SCULPTED DRESSES
Through April 22, 2018 Yves Saint Laurent Museum Marrakech museeyslmarrakech.com
VIRGIN MONEY LONDON MARATHON
MARTIN MARGIELA THE HERMÈS YEARS
April 22 - London virginmoneylondonmarathon.com
THE 2018 MASTERS April 5-8 at Augusta, Georgia augusta.com
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Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris Through September 2, 2018 madparis.fr