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HER STYLE: GO BOHO Fantastic fringe and other throwbacks to bohemian style get an update for a look that’s more “hip” than hippie.
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LOVE THIS: COLLECTORS’ CIRCLE A tribute to Bulgari's 132 years of creating the finest jewels and accessories. By Minerva Arboleya-Sulichin
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HIS STYLE: BED FELLOWS From between the sheets to the streets, men’s debonaire looks take a cue from smoking jackets and silk pajamas.
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BEAUTY: GOLDEN TOUCH Go for the gold for a dazzling shimmer that sparkles and shines.
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BOOKS: MAN MADE Cool coffee-table books spark conversation with limited editions that are coveted collectibles.
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TIMEPIECES: MONKEY BUSINESS The Chinese zodiac inspires some of this year’s most intriguing timepieces. By William George Shuster
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COVER STORY: A LA MODE Elevate the sensation of love and romance with a dose of sultry velvets. Photography by Inside Bardo.
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FASHION STORY: ENDLESS SUMMER Fascination for summer lingers into fall with exposed skin and chilly nights. Photography by Jaramay Aref
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TREND REPORT: VELVET UNDERGROUND Sumptuous velvet is the fabric of the season. From cheerful colors to darker classics, this fall, give in to your alter ego and allow the seduction of velvet to conquer all.
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TREND REPORT: ONE-OFF Allow one of your shoulders get all of the attention this fall, with flirty and feminine looks that take you from day to evening in ultimate style.
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TREND REPORT: MAD FOR PLAID This season, mix or match your plaids and wear them head-to-toe. For business or pleasure, plaid is the stylish choice for men in the boardroom or a night on the town.
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TREND REPORT: THE BOMB On the radar again, this Fall’s modern take on the classic bomber jacket transforms this menswear icon into the latest revival for the well-groomed man.
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HOME TRENDS: MAN CAVE Forget about essentials – the ultimate man cave is a secret refuge for the select few.
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SOCIAL: EIGHT SEVEN PARK SALES GALLERY OPENING
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REAL ESTATE: GETTING A PIECE of THE PIE Democratizing Real Estate Investments. By Irene Moore
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REAL ESTATE: LIVING in LONDON Dubai developer creates residential property with Versace in the UK. By Michelle F. Solomon
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REAL ESTATE: THINKING BIG The world’s hottest architect designs the future. By Irene Moore
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REAL ESTATE: CAR CONDO A new Miami concept lets auto aficionados showcase their cars in a space that protects their assets, as well as celebrates their automobiles. By Michelle F. Solomon
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DEVELOPER PROFILE: ON THE WATERFRONT Miami’s Watson Island becomes a hopping party spot for superyacht owners. By Michelle F. Solomon
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INTERIOR DESIGN: LIVING WITH CLIVE Clive Christian hung a large chandelier over a kitchen island and changed, in a minute, the design of the traditional room. By Michelle F. Solomon
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INTERIOR DESIGN: TRUE LOVE In support of International Breast Cancer Month, Luminaire has joined forces with Nasir & Nargis Kassamali for the fourth edition of Luminaire’s “Love” fundraising auction.
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ART: ART MIAMI Two gallery owners and two local artists share their views on the Miami art scene and selling art. By James Cubby
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TRAVEL: HOLY UPGRADE Bucket list travel adventures to Israel are the latest trend among the elite. By Leah Stern
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TRAVEL: ESCAPE TO NATURE The sense of being surrounded by nature is the ultimate luxury of all. By Minerva Arboleya
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THIERRY’S TIDBITS: WATERMELON GRAPEFRUIT CEVICHE The refreshing taste of a favorite appetizer. By Thierry Isambert
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CORK DIARIES: FINE VINES Spain’s top wineries use old vines, limited yields, and high-quality winemaking procedures to make the country’s best wines. By Irene Moore
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WOMEN’S TRENDS: HOUSE OF BLUES The rich palette of this season’s most popular hue gives good reason fro singing the blues.
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MENS TRENDS: 50 SHADES OF GRAY While once thought of as drab, the unemotional color provides plenty of options that are anything but by the book.
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BEAUTY: RED VELVET Slick, smooth and alluring red illuminates porcelain perfection.
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WISH LIST: HANDSOMELY DONE For the man who has everything, there’s always something more.
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WISH LIST: PRETTY DARLINGS Baubles, bangles and beads, the prettiest things under the tree.
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WISH LIST: HOLIDAY GETAWAY Leaving on a jet plane for sultry destination and exotic adventures.
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DESIGNER PROFILE: MARCHESA Co-founder of Marchesa, Georgina Chapman, talks about the brand’s tenth anniversary and an upcoming appearance in Palm Beach.
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JEWELRY: INSPIRING MINDS When jewelry designers need inspiration, they turn to everything from the heavens to down-to-Earth goodies.
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HOME TRENDS: COUNTER CULTURE Some of the most expensive items for the kitchen work hard for the money.
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INTERIOR PROFILE: SILVA TCHERASSI Designer Silva Tcherassi puts her fashion stamp on her own hotel brand.
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INTERIOR DESIGN: KATIA BATES Fort Lauderdale designer Katia Bates work magic to bring a homeowner’s vision to spectacular reality including one of a kind commissioned works.
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ON THE ISLANDS: 27 STAR A 450-ton, 90-year-old Star Island mansion gets picked up and moved to make way for a modern home that will share the same space.
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REAL ESTATE: MODERNIST VISION Italian architect Piero Lissoni creates his first architectural project in the U.S in Miami Beach.
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PERFORMANCE: DRESSING THE PART Rough and tumble requirements are no match for Cirque du Soleil’s costumes for Amaluna that are designed to withstand just about anything.
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Fantastic fringe and other throwbacks to bohemian style get an update for a look that’s more “hip” than hippie. Clip-on leaf framed sunglasses by MATTHEW WILLIAMSON, $345, available at us.lindafarrow.com. Three-Tone Fringe Duster earrings by LANA JEWELRY, $1,795, available at select Neiman Marcus stores nationwide.
BOUCHERON Delilah necklace in 18 karat yellow gold with 116 round diamonds, 3.19 carats, $73,800, available at Neiman Marcus stores nationwide.
Falkor II necklace by DYLANLEX, $1,080, available at Dylanlex, New York.
Teresa handbag by SARA BATAGLIA, $1,390, available at select Saks Fifth Avenue stores nationwide.
Silver Feather Ring with Diamonds by MICHAEL ARAM, $525, available at Neiman Marcus.
Fringe platform heels by DEL GARDI, $1,795, available at www. katanaconcept.com.
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To commemorate 132 years of Bulgari's dedication to create "High Jewellery" pieces from the finest gemstones and diamonds, the company launched the "Bejeweled Limited Edition" handbag. The Serpenti head closure in gold-plated brass, with eyes in black onyx, elevate the already spectacular handbag to a new dimension. The bejeweled bag features a screen-print of the famous “Seven Wonders� necklace on python snakeskin and will be limited and numbered for only 132 fashionable collectors.
Serpenti Forever Limited Edition Handbag by BVLGARI, $6,550, available at BVLGARI stores nationwide.
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AUDEMARS PIGUET Clasique Pocket-watch in 18-carat pink gold case with sapphire crystal. Price upon request. Available at Audemars Piguet, Bal Harbour Shops. Rose gold headphones by PRYMA, $499, available at Barney’s, New York.
Fusion Engraved Nickel Plated Shaving Set, $610, available at THE ART OF SHAVING, Aventura Mall.
Musk Gold eau de toilette from the Essenze Collection by ZEGNA, $200, available at Ermenegildo Zegna, Bal Harbour Shops.
Onyx leather toiletry bag by H.L. JAMES, $3,495, available at select Saks Fifth Avenue stores nationwide.
The End dress shoes by STUBBS & WOOTTON, $495, available at Stubbs & Wootton, Palm Beach.
Blue Panther Blanket by LOUIS VUITTON, $1,980, available at Louis Vuitton, Aventura Mall.
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BEAUTY BURBERRY, Limited Edition ‘London With Love’ Illuminating Bronzer, $68.00, available at us.burberry.com.
CLE DE PEAU BEAUTE, Powder Eye Color Solo, $45, available at Neiman Marcus.
DOLCE & GABBANA, Perfect Mono Cream Eye Color, $37, available at Saks Fifth Avenue.
REPLETE SKINCARE, Intense Recovery Oil & Restore - $630.00, available at www.RepleteSkincare.com.
GOLDEN TOUCH Go for the gold for a dazzling, shimmer that sparkles and shines.
GUCCI, Eye Magnetic Color Shadow Duo, $49, available at Saks Fifth Avenue stores nationwide.
SALLY HERSHBERGER, Nourishing Dry Oil, $40, available at Sephora.
SURRAT BEAUTY, Prismatique Eyes, $38, available at SEPHORA.
NARS, Tahiti Bronze Collection Body Glow, $59, available at Sephora.
BOBBI BROWN, Metallic Eye Shadow, $25, available at Neiman Marcus.
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GUERLAIN Cils d’Enfer Maxi Lash Mascara, $32, available at Saks Fifth Avenue stores nationwide.
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To a T When architecture and art collide with precious metals and fine gemstones, the outcome is the Tiffany T Necklace by Tiffany’s design director, Francesca Amfitheatrof. In this modern day masterpiece, rectangular links neatly connect the citrine, turquoise (on the flip side), and triangle-diamond features to offer a bold and modern stylishness. Perfection to a T!
Tiffany T necklace with citrine, turquoise and diamonds in 18 karat gold $95,000. Available at Tiffany & Co. stores nationwide.
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MATTHEW WEINER’S MAD MEN (Taschen, $200). Alpha male, the dapper Don Draper, is only part of the appeal of the landmark cable show Mad Men. The two-volume, slipcase collectible has photographs, key script excerpts, and interviews with the show’s creator, producer, director, and costume designer. Get inspired to live like a “mad man.” GOAT (Taschen, Champ’s Edition, $15,000). In the wake of Muhammad Ali’s death in June — and coinciding with an exhibit at Taschen Gallery, Los Angeles, through the end of August that features a tribute to Ali — this edition is signed by “The Greatest of All Time.” The edition also contains four gelatin silver prints signed by photographer Howard L. Bingham and Ali. THE ART OF SAILING (Assouline, $845). Although not a new book, it’s worth mentioning for the sheer beauty of its photography. Since 1888, Alfred Edward Beken and his family have captured images of boats on the Isle of Wight in England, famed for its International Sailing Regatta. The book includes on-deck crew portraits, action shots, and stills. Quotes on seafaring from powerful and literate men, such as Mark Twain and President John F. Kennedy, complete the collection. BEYOND SKIN (teNeues, $4,500). Ed Hardy is known for bringing the art of tattooing into the mainstream domain. For those who view “tats” as a fashion statement, Hardy’s iconic work over the last four decades has been integrated into places and things. The publisher describes the book as a scintillating overview of an artist who has tapped the pulse of our time. The collector’s edition features a portfolio with a signed and numbered lithographic print. SOUTH POLE (Assouline, $4,500). An over-sized tome about the British Antarctic expedition of 1910 to 1913, the luxury hand-bound edition is the first waterproof book ever created. The 150 copies of the limited edition have a foreword signed by Prince Albert of Monaco and Princess Anne of Great Britain. Put the book on ice for a party conversation starter. SURFING, 1778-2015 (Taschen, $200). Celebrating the sport on and off the water in culture, including film, art, and fashion — plus the philosophy of surfing — the book took three-and-a-half years to research. Over 900 images chart the global phenomenon. A perfect read for out at sea and as decoration in a yacht stateroom. TM
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the haute horlogerie skills which watchmakers use — such as enameling, engraving, painting, precious gems and metals, and even ancient Asian crafts like “jianzhi” (paper cutting) and Urushi (lacquer) — to create these watches. Just as fascinating are the dials’ artwork, several based on the beloved Chinese folktale of Sun Wu-Kong, the mischievous and clever Monkey King. BLANCPAIN’S VILLERET TRADITIONAL CHINESE CALENDAR displays both the Chinese lunisolar calendar and the West’s Gregorian one and has a monkey’s image on its caseback. Its grand feu enamel dial shows hours, minutes, and the Gregorian calendar on the outer ring, and elements of the Chinese calendar in the center — double-hour numerals and symbols (24-hour cycle) at 12; the five elements and 10 celestial stems (10-year cycle) at 3; month (12-month cycle), date (30-day cycle), and leap month at 9. Moon phases are at 6. The automatic 45mm platinum watch has a seven-day power reserve. Its white-gold oscillating weight — which winds the mainspring — is set with a Madagascar ruby. Also available in a non-limited red gold version, the 36-piece edition is US$87,800. blancpain.com
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BOVET 1822’S YEAR OF THE MONKEY timepiece is one-of-a-kind. Its mother-ofpearl dial shows a hand-painted enamel monkey sitting by a waterfall, a meisterwerk that took Bovet artisans months to create. Its in-house mechanical movement can be seen though the back of a handchiseled 18k white-gold case. With the brand’s patented Amadeo system, the watch can be converted to a pocket watch, table clock, or reversible-twist timepiece, without using tools. Price upon request. bovet.com
Chopard
CHOPARD’S YEAR OF THE MONKEY watch is part of its L.U.C XP Urushi timepieces, with artistic dials created using a traditional Japanese lacquer made from sap of the rare Urushi (“varnish”) tree. The lacquer is sprinkled with gold dust, using a 1,300-year-old technique, and meticulously applied by an Urushi master onto the dial to form sharply defined images and brilliant colors. A red-coated monkey is depicted on a branch gathering peaches, based on a story of the Monkey King folktale. The 39.5mm, 18k pink-gold watch has a 65-hour power reserve. It is a special edition, not a limited one. US$24,290. chopard.com. GIRARD-PERREGAUX’S first-ever special edition is for the Year of Monkey. There are three designs: the Squirrel Monkey, the Papionini Monkey and the Golden Monkey, each in a playful pose. The contemporary artwork is made with mosaic enamelling techniques — small, hued triangles and diamonds — against a royal-blue dial. Each 40mm, 18k pink-gold watch has an automatic movement with a pink-gold oscillating weight, 46-hour power reserve, black alligator strap, and pink pin buckle. There are eight of each design. US$37,200. girardperregaux.com
JAQUET DROZ has sold timepieces in China since the 1700s. For this Year of the Monkey, it has two series. The Petite-Heure-Minute-Relief Monkey watch shows the Monkey King, sculpted in gold, as guardian of the Garden of Celestial Peaches —carefully-cut, lacquered, and handpainted foliage on a mother-of-pearl dial — just before he eats the peaches to obtain immortality. It comes in an 18k case (red-gold or white with diamonds). The Petite Heure Minute Relief Monkey watch shows the monkey leaping onto Perrelet a branch to pick a peach — a miniature grand feu enamel painting on an ivory dial. It comes in 35mm or 39mm 18k red-gold cases, with the smaller one encircled with brilliant-cut diamonds. There are 28 of each: 39mm red-gold, US $32,000; 35mm red-gold with diamonds, US $37,000; 41mm red-gold, US$68,000; and 41mm white-gold with diamonds, US$77,700. jaquet-droz.com
Girard Perregaux
HARRY WINSTON’S 36mm automatic Year of the Monkey timepiece is a lady’s watch in the brand’s Premier Collection. The design of the yellow-gold, openwork monkey scaling the sides of the watch is based on the ancient Chinese craft “jianzhi.” Its tail entwines a single emerald-cut diamond at 12 — usually the site of the HW logo. The background is pink mother-of-pearl, speckled with hand-set 24k gold flecks. The bezel is encircled with 57 diamonds. Limited edition of eight watches. US$46,500. harrywinston.com Harry Winston
HUBLOT’S FUSION MONKEY WATCH, a contemporary artwork by famous Chinese artist Yue Minjun, uses sharp color contrasts and exaggerated expressions. It depicts the Chinese folk hero, the Monkey King, with Minjun’s own laughing face. There are three limited-edition versions of the 41mm watch, each with case and bezel of a different material and matching rubber-lined alligator skin strap. They are rose-pink with black ceramic, blue with titanium, and Chinese red with yellow gold. Minjun’s signature is on the casebacks. The rose-pink (US$14,600) and blue editions (US$13,600) each have 72 watches — for the Monkey King’s 72 metamorphoses. The red ($22,400) has 12 for the Chinese calendar’s 12 years. Hublot.com
PERRELET combines its iconic Turbine design with the Chinese zodiac in its Turbine Monkey watch. Its dials’ 12 blades are decorated with the 12 Chinese zodiac symbols, with the Monkey’s in red at 6. The black under-dial has the Monkey’s iconography written in red. The 44mm stainless-case has black PVD coating, an antireflective crystal, and a black-rubber strap with steel-black PVD clasp. Its automatic movement, seen through the sapphire-crystal caseback, has a 42-hour power reserve. 100 watches available. US$5,780. perrelet.com ULYSSE NARDIN’S CLASSICO “YEAR OF THE MONKEY” watch uses champlevé enamelling to create the dial’s impish, cartoon-like, leaping monkey. Cells carved from gold directly onto the dial were filled with enamel. The layering and coloring of the enamel comes from various metallic oxides carefully arranged and fired until melted. The 40mm, 18k red-gold COSC-certified automatic chronometer has a 42-hour power reserve. 88 watches available. US$39,800. ulysse-nardin.com TM Ulysse Nardin Classico
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Crushed red velvet top and beaded skirt by OSCAR CARVALLO.
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Black gown and veil with embroidered rose detail, and message earrings, both by OSCAR CARVALLO.
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Sunburst gown and floral headpiece by OSCAR CARVALLO.
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Endless SUMMER
Fascination for summer lingers into fall with exposed skin and chilly nights. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JARAMAY AREF
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One-piece swimsuit by LA PERLA, $768, available at NEIMAN MARCUS, Town Center Mall, Boca Raton. Sandals by YSL, $925, available at NEIMAN MARCUS, Town Center Mall, Boca Raton. Bone earrings by S. CARTER DESIGNS, $405, available at scarterdesigns.com.
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Top by HERVE LEGER, $590, available at NEIMAN MARCUS, Town Center Mall, Boca Raton. Fur vest by JOIE, $798, available at NEIMAN MARCUS, Town Center Mall, Boca Raton. Horn cuff bracelets by S. CARTER DESIGNS, $695 each, available at scarterdesigns.com.
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Knit sweater by TOM FORD, $2950, available at NEIMAN MARCUS, Town Center Mall, Boca Raton. Bikini bottom by HERVE LEGER, $490, available at NEIMAN MARCUS, Town Center Mall, Boca Raton.
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Photography by Jaramay Aref, Belle and Company | Hair and makeup by Gina Simone, Belle and Company, using Redken NY and Giorgio Armani Beauty | Styling by Joy Moore, joy-moore.com | Model Ruby King, mc2 | Art Direction by Rasa Galinyte.
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designer profile.
DENNIS
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In the Details
Co-founder of Marchesa talks about the brand’s tenth anniversary and an upcoming appearance in Palm Beach.
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Georgina Chapman
“We’ve been very lucky that we have been able to grow Marchesa into the lifestyle brand that it is today.” design sensibilities to a genre outside of fashion. With our fragrance, we always felt that fashion and beauty should go hand-in-hand. A great fragrance can have such an impact on the way a woman feels, and we always wanted to create a scent that suited the Marchesa woman.” Yet, it’s the clothing collection that still takes center stage. She shares her excitement about the Marchesa Notte holiday collection, which is full of fitted mini dresses as well as dramatic full length gowns. “Great options for any holiday fete.” On Dec. 11, she and Craig will jet out of New York and be happy to greet “the great weather and beautiful greenery” of Palm Beach for their Saks Fifth Avenue Palm Beach appearance. “We’ll be recreating our SS15 runway show for guests, as well as hosting a trunk show the next day.” The runway show should be quite a treat. In September, Marchesa celebrated its ten-year anniversary on London’s catwalk, showing Spring/Summer 2015 at London fashion week. It is where Marchesa began when the duo met at Chelsea College of Art and Design in London. “We’ve been very lucky that we have been able to grow Marchesa into the lifestyle brand that it is today.” fi
The Fur Salon aT bal harbour, Call 305.993.6217. The Fur Salon aT dadeland, Call 305.662.8655. ViSiT TheFurSalon.Com. Fur origin: ruSSia/ruSSia
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here is no such thing as getting a “canned” interview from Georgina Chapman. The cofounder of the ten-year-old luxury fashion house Marchesa — which she established with Keren Craig in 2004 — was busy, to say the least. (While I planned for our interview, fashion magazines were reporting on the midnight supper honoring Craig and her at the St. Regis, her recent appointment to the Council of Fashion Designers of America, and her getting ready for a visit to Palm Beach where the pair will make an appearance and showing at Saks Fifth Avenue.) But there would be no using quotes provided by her publicists or from a prepared press release — Chapman likes every interview to be original. It’s not surprising — Marchesa’s hallmark is intricate craftsmanship and what Women’s Wear Daily calls “dramatic aesthetic.” The brand has become a runway favorite with critics and a red-carpet go-to for celebrities. One fan, actress Blake Lively — who chose a one-of-a-kind couture bridal ball gown from Marchesa to wear as she walked down the aisle in 2012 when she married fellow actor Ryan Reynolds — describes why Marchesa is special. “When you see (Georgina’s) beautiful work, you feel like you’re witnessing a craft that doesn’t exist any longer,” says Lively. Chapman credits this kind of admiration to Craig’s and her respect for their “creative vision” — and that the pair has “never looked to trends to dictate our collections.” She continues: “I have always strived to create pieces that would resonate with our customers — pieces that are timeless and elegant and make women feel their most beautiful, whether it be at a dinner party or a red-carpet premiere.” Nineteenth-century aristocrat Marchesa Luisa Casati is their brand’s namesake and their muse — “she would call herself a ‘living work of art’ and is someone that Keren and I admired” — and the late Isabella Blow their mentor — “I was lucky enough to meet her and she guided me when I was first starting to design and build a collection; she told us to focus on eveningwear, and we are so happy we did!” Marchesa has expanded its repertoire to include fine jewelry, perfume, a tabletop collection with Lenox, and added their signature beading to Revlon’s nail wraps. Their latest announcement? — a collection of holiday cards with an online stationery boutique, Tiny Prints. “For our fine jewelry collection, we were inspired by vintage designs that had a timeless appeal and embodied the romance of Marchesa. The tabletop created a challenge to bring out
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— By Michelle F. Solomon
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Georgina Chapman
“We’ve been very lucky that we have been able to grow Marchesa into the lifestyle brand that it is today.” design sensibilities to a genre outside of fashion. With our fragrance, we always felt that fashion and beauty should go hand-in-hand. A great fragrance can have such an impact on the way a woman feels, and we always wanted to create a scent that suited the Marchesa woman.” Yet, it’s the clothing collection that still takes center stage. She shares her excitement about the Marchesa Notte holiday collection, which is full of fitted mini dresses as well as dramatic full length gowns. “Great options for any holiday fete.” On Dec. 11, she and Craig will jet out of New York and be happy to greet “the great weather and beautiful greenery” of Palm Beach for their Saks Fifth Avenue Palm Beach appearance. “We’ll be recreating our SS15 runway show for guests, as well as hosting a trunk show the next day.” The runway show should be quite a treat. In September, Marchesa celebrated its ten-year anniversary on London’s catwalk, showing Spring/Summer 2015 at London fashion week. It is where Marchesa began when the duo met at Chelsea College of Art and Design in London. “We’ve been very lucky that we have been able to grow Marchesa into the lifestyle brand that it is today.” fi
The Fur Salon aT bal harbour, Call 305.993.6217. The Fur Salon aT dadeland, Call 305.662.8655. ViSiT TheFurSalon.Com. Fur origin: ruSSia/ruSSia
Karen & Georgina
here is no such thing as getting a “canned” interview from Georgina Chapman. The cofounder of the ten-year-old luxury fashion house Marchesa — which she established with Keren Craig in 2004 — was busy, to say the least. (While I planned for our interview, fashion magazines were reporting on the midnight supper honoring Craig and her at the St. Regis, her recent appointment to the Council of Fashion Designers of America, and her getting ready for a visit to Palm Beach where the pair will make an appearance and showing at Saks Fifth Avenue.) But there would be no using quotes provided by her publicists or from a prepared press release — Chapman likes every interview to be original. It’s not surprising — Marchesa’s hallmark is intricate craftsmanship and what Women’s Wear Daily calls “dramatic aesthetic.” The brand has become a runway favorite with critics and a red-carpet go-to for celebrities. One fan, actress Blake Lively — who chose a one-of-a-kind couture bridal ball gown from Marchesa to wear as she walked down the aisle in 2012 when she married fellow actor Ryan Reynolds — describes why Marchesa is special. “When you see (Georgina’s) beautiful work, you feel like you’re witnessing a craft that doesn’t exist any longer,” says Lively. Chapman credits this kind of admiration to Craig’s and her respect for their “creative vision” — and that the pair has “never looked to trends to dictate our collections.” She continues: “I have always strived to create pieces that would resonate with our customers — pieces that are timeless and elegant and make women feel their most beautiful, whether it be at a dinner party or a red-carpet premiere.” Nineteenth-century aristocrat Marchesa Luisa Casati is their brand’s namesake and their muse — “she would call herself a ‘living work of art’ and is someone that Keren and I admired” — and the late Isabella Blow their mentor — “I was lucky enough to meet her and she guided me when I was first starting to design and build a collection; she told us to focus on eveningwear, and we are so happy we did!” Marchesa has expanded its repertoire to include fine jewelry, perfume, a tabletop collection with Lenox, and added their signature beading to Revlon’s nail wraps. Their latest announcement? — a collection of holiday cards with an online stationery boutique, Tiny Prints. “For our fine jewelry collection, we were inspired by vintage designs that had a timeless appeal and embodied the romance of Marchesa. The tabletop created a challenge to bring out
saks.com
— By Michelle F. Solomon
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TSUMORI CHISATO
VELVET UNDERGROUND Sumptuous velvet is the fabric of the season. From cheerful colors to darker classics, this fall, give in to your alter ego and allow the seduction of velvet to conquer all.
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ONE-OFF Allow one of your shoulders get all of the attention this fall, with flirty and feminine looks that take you from day to evening in ultimate style.
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MAD FOR PLAID This season, mix or match your plaids and wear them head-to-toe. For business or pleasure, plaid is the stylish choice for men in the boardroom or a night on the town.
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THE BOMB On the radar again, this Fall’s modern take on the classic bomber jacket transforms this menswear icon into the latest revival for the well-groomed man.
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interiors. Large Cinched Black Gunmetal Suspension Chandelier by ALAN MIZRAHI LIGHTING, starting at $2,590, available at Alan Mizrahi Lighting, New York.
Deco Antler Skull by KARE, $264, available at Kare, Miami.
MANCAVE Forget about essentials — the ultimate man cave is a secret refuge for the select few. THE BOMB, cluster bomb drink cabinet by FALLEN FURNITURE. Price upon request. Available at www.fallenfurniture.com.
Limited Edition Skull Arm Chair by HAROLD SANGOARD AKA HAROW, $85,000, available at www.harow.fr.
BOCA DO LOBO Millionaire Safe, $38,220, BOCA DO LOBO USA www.bocadolobo.com
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social scene.
David Martin, Julia Capp, Rudy Petrosino, & Alessandro Pallaoro
Oggi Ruiz & Elka Bordas
Adriana Pinto-Torres, Eloy Carmenate, & Susanne Birbragher
Jay Parker, David Martin, Benjamin Bloch, Shlomi Alexander
EIGHTY SEVEN PARK SALES GALLERY OPENING
Doris Richards, Dario Stoka, & Diana Garchitorena
Sara Kallis & Susie Glass
Hannah Jones & Andres Asion
Pedro, Christy, & David Martin
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Michelle Bilbao, Alessandro Pallaoro, Jack Tomas, Vasi Papadopoulos, & Michael Piazza
Laith Pharaon
Osvaldo Reyes, Rosa Canao, & Tony Rodriguez
Iliana De La Torre, Joyce Gato, Alexandros Xakoustis, & Oren Alexander
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real estate.
GETTING A PIECE of THE PIE
Democratizing real estate investments. By Irene Moore
Rodrigo Niño.
AKA Wall Street, New York.
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housands of investors are buying into pieces of skyscrapers in order to share in revenues and property appreciation that used to be privy only to the super-rich. New-York-based Prodigy Network is helping to revolutionize the commercial real estate industry by bringing crowdfunding to real estate. Rodrigo Niño, Prodigy’s CEO and founder, says “I think the crowd should have access to projects that were privy to the guy writing $60-million checks before. Why not?” For those in the dark about crowdfunding, instead of buying into a single fund or a pool of assets, people invest in a single asset. Niño explains the concept in a New York Times interview: “Essentially, crowdfunding means a singleasset real-estate fund that is open to accredited investors. It’s online e uity syndication for one specific project on a realestate basis. That would be the simplest way of putting it.” After working as vice president of sales at the Miami brokerage firm ortune nternational, odrigo i o founded Prodigy Network in 2003 to connect a network of investors for the purpose of investing in prime, commercial real estate. It became legal in the U.S. in 2013 through the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, and it is only for accredited investors — by definition, those who have a net worth of 1 million, excluding their primary residence, or an income of $200,000 per year for the past two years. Niño says: "What we do is simple. It's all about giving investors access to what we believe is the best real estate in the world." Niño, who trained in his native Colombia and studied economics in Switzerland, is a visionary who successfully funds projects of which crowdfunders would not normally dream. Through Prodigy’s secure investing portal, investors can buy into real estate assets and receive project updates, market reports, and financial statements for their investments via a personalized dashboard. Investors have the necessary tools and information to confidently make transactions and monitor their investments, online. “It lets them control the risk,” Niño says. ”It also allows international investors to invest in real estate in New York and in assets that actually make sense.” In 2006, Niño moved Prodigy to Manhattan. In 2009, Spanish developer Emilio Borella approached him with plans to build the tallest skyscraper, Bd Bacatá, in Bogotá. Niño tapped into his network through crowdfunding — and about 3,100 investors kicked in $171.8 million of the $239 million needed to build the 66-story skyscraper. In Manhattan, the $110-million AKA Wall Street, an extended-stay hotel with 140 furnished suites — a partnership between Prodigy Network, Korman Communities, and Shorewood Real Estate Group — just opened in June at 84 William Street in the Financial District. AKA Wall Street is attracting professionals who visit the city and want the privacy and space of a condo, but the amenities of a hotel. “For AKA Wall Street, Prodigy raised $32 million, with a $250,000 minimum, which was brought down to $50,000. e got 72 million in financing from C C, a Canadian bank, and the rest in the form of mezzanine financing, i o says. In the New York Post, Bjorn Hanson — clinical professor at NYU’s Preston Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality and Tourism — says that extended-stay properties are in demand by visitors, but they also make financial sense for investors.
BD Bacata, Colombia.
And the returns that investors at AKA Wall can expect? “We’re expecting returns north of 15 percent to investors,” Niño says. Brian Newman, VP of business development at Prodigy Network, says in the New York Post, “The superb location, the strong economic drivers, and the historic features of the property made this the ideal location for the newest AKA extended-stay hotel. The Financial District is one of the areas where we see continued growth. It is one of the most active neighborhoods in Manhattan.” Visitors say what they like about staying downtown is being able to walk around the neighborhoods, enjoy the sights, and experience the emerging hot dining scene without the crush of the tourists in Midtown. Prodigy Network and Shorewood Real Estate Group are teaming up for yet another extended-stay property in the Financial District — the 106-suite, 18-story Assemblage at 17 John Street, which will open in 2017. “For 17 John Street, you could come in for as low as $10,000 if you were an American accredited investor,” Niño says. “It was really helpful because we got over 80 proposals from more than 22 countries.” Coming down the pike, Prodigy is developing two more buildings that will combine short-term rentals and co-working space — The Assemblage/Park Avenue South, an existing 12-story building located at 329-331 Park Avenue South, and The Assemblage/25th Street, an existing 12-story building located at 114 East 25th Street. Get in now for your piece of the pie! TM
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Interior design by Versace Home.
LIVING in LONDON
Dubai developer creates residential property with Versace in the UK. By Michelle F. Solomon
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t’s one of the toniest addresses in London. AYKON London One was named as a tribute to the skyscraper tower being the first fashion-branded tower in central ondon and the first private residential project of scale located at the heart of the ine lms regeneration area adjacent to attersea. The One will have all of its 50-story interiors outfitted by talian fashion house ersace. On the one hand, the name encapsulates ondon’s position as the world’s most popular capital, while the name lends itself to the architectural wonder that O ondon One will be, says iall c oughlin, senior vice president of C roperties. Originally named O ine lms, the project’s name was re-aligned, according to developers ine lms roperty evelopment, td. — a subsidiary of C
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nternational imited — as it launches a further limited release of luxury units. uxury apartments at O , which faced the Thames iver, were snapped up almost immediately. The residences are expected to be move-in ready by 2020. n arch, C announced a further limited release of luxury units after more than 50 percent of the first phase were sold since the launch in uly 2015. ondon remains a key destination for affluent buyers. e partnered with ersace ome to create a uni ue concept, which offers designers interiors in what is, indisputably, one of the most attractive and sustainable real-estate markets in the world. The 0-luxury-condominium building combines a mix of premium penthouses, three-, two- and one-bedrooms units, plus anhattan-style studio all with city and river views of the Thames to the alace of estminster and the ondon ye.
Donatella Versace.
ersace ome, led by artistic director onatella ersace, will also design amenities, including a state-of-the art gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, spa and private residents’ lounge, along with a children’s play area. There will also be roof gardens and a private cinema area. onatella ersace has considered every detail of O ondon One, according to the developers. er design handwriting is everywhere, from the mosaic walls of the spa influenced by the icon of ersace, to the intricate reek ey inlay of the bedroom doors. ccording to the developer, all of the areas are inspired by the reek and oman myths that are part of the ersace . ersace is synonymous with fashion and luxury and its participation in the real estate business provides the opportunity to fully experience the ersace lifestyle, said ian iacomo erraris, C O of ersace.
A sky high jacuzzi offers a relaxing view of London.
Rising fifty stories, the ultra-modern AYKON London One tower stands out as a new icon on the London city skyline.
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Residents can mingle in a shared lounge that overlooks the roof gardens and the city.
“Versace is synonymous with fashion and luxury and its participation in the real estate business provides the opportunity to fully experience the Versace lifestyle.�
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The exterior architecture of the building is stunning, as well, and is heralded as a new icon in the ondon city skyline. The neighborhood of ine lms is considered one of the greatest transformational stories in ondon. The area where O ondon One is located is on its way to becoming an ultra-modern destination in central ondon. Over the last 0 years, the South ank of the iver Thames has made an extraordinary transition from industrial heartland to an internationally recognized cultural destination. O ondon One’s neighboring auxhall area has seen residential prices rise percent since 2010, and it is expected that the growth rate will continue in the coming years. TM
The iconic Versace Palm Print creates a signature style on the mosaic walls of the swimming pool.
social scene.
Angie Ferrer Domecq, Malcolm Domecq, & Danie Gomez Ortigoza
Aimee Owen & Steve Owen
Dan Lieberman, Kelly Blanco, Angie Lassnan, Erika Delgado, & Dax Tejera
Lisa Hochstein & Lenny Hochstein
Gary & Dana Shear
Criselda Breene & Alison Kunkel
Romero Britto & William Valdes
Linda Levy Goldberg & Andreea Baclea
BRICKELL AVENUE'S CANTINA LA VEINTE CELEBRATES 2ND YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Odalys Paez & Daisy Olivera
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Adriana de Moura
Gary Schwartz, Peter Garcia, Chris Gentile, & Markus Thiel
Debora Schirripa, Amy Setchen, Patricia Fuller, & Bronwyn Miller
Nina Surel & Soledad Lowe
Ramon Perez, Geoff Travis, & Inigo Domenech
Sam Robin, Francesco Caraciiolo di Mariano, & Iran Issa Khan
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Grove at Grand Bay, Coconut Grove, Florida.
THINKING
BIG
The world’s hottest architect designs the future. By Irene Moore
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anish architect jarke ngels, whose creations have garnered worldwide attention, is one of the architects who has recently graced iami’s skyline with a plethora of innovation. The jarke ngels roup’s Coconut rove development for Terra roup, rove at rand ay, has created a new landmark in the community. The development is comprised of a pair of dancing 20-story glass residential towers, set amid the lush, untamed flora and fauna for which Coconut rove is known. Overlooking iscayne ay, the towers feature brise-soleil style balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows that capture the full breadth of the area’s panoramic views — from sailboat bays to the marina to the iami skyline. y creating twisting towers that rise side by side — but never cross paths — we were able to optimize views, outdoor spaces, and the flexibility of our floor plans, while allowing the buildings to interact with one another, says ngels.
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ngels’ critical acclaim has catapulted him into idol status in the architectural stratosphere. ith developers searching for top talent on a global scale, his name can get the stamp of approval on large developments, thus helping to obtain coveted financing and upping the ante on a project’s profile and value. is notoriety has spread even beyond the realm of architecture — he was selected for the cover of the September 201 edition of . The article focuses on the effects of science and technology on topics including design, architecture, culture, the economy, politics, and philosophy. e was also recently named to the 201 100 list of people shaping our culture, the tech economy, consumer behavior, scientific discovery — in short, the movers and shakers that are making things happen. is architecture firm’s high-profile projects are continuing Two orld Trade Center, the ashington edskins Stadium, and the 201 Serpentine avilion. ngels studied architecture at the oyal anish cademy of ine rts — he hoped to become a cartoonist and thought it would help him to improve his drawing skills. fter he had studied for a couple of years, he started to get hooked on architecture. e continued his studies at the scola T cnica Superior d r uitectura in arcelona; he set up his own practice and won his first competition by the end of his third year. e returned to Copenhagen to receive his diploma in 1 , then went to work for em oolhaas at O in Rotterdam.
“By creating twisting towers that rise side by side — but never cross paths — we were able to optimize views.”
eturning to Copenhagen in 2001, ngels founded OT, together with another former O colleague, ulien de Smedt. e became best known for designing two housing complexes in restad, located near Copenhagen — ouses, apartments named for their - and -shaped plans, and ountain wellings, terraced housing with parking forming the foundation of the building. n 200 , he started his own architecture firm, jarke ngels roup ( ). ecoming successful due to innovative and ambitious designs and projects that defy traditional architectural conventions and dimensions, grew to a staff of 400 by 2015. ighly innovative, their trademarks include sloped lines and designs that are shaped to their surroundings, with projects ranging from representations of mountains to snowflakes. lways looking to the future, ngels often incorporates sustainable development ideas and sociological concepts into his designs, striving for a balance that is practical, yet playful.
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may be the first architectural firm to be truly glocal — anchored in Copenhagen, yet at the same time, involved in projects around the globe, expanding into new cultural boundaries. Some of ’s best known projects are the 8- ouse housing complex, a zero-emission resort on ira sland in zerbaijan — one of the world s largest eco-developments — oogle orth ayshore head uarters in California and ondon (co-designed with Thomas eatherwick), the Superkilen park in rrebro area of Copenhagen, enmark, and the mager akke waste-toenergy power plant with a ski slope on its roof. Other projects include the anish xpo avilion at O 2010 in Shanghai, elsing r sychiatric ospital in enmark, Sjakket outh Centre, The aroe slands ducational Centre, rlanda irport otel, and Shenzhen nternational nergy ansion. ngels moved to ew ork City in 2012, where his group designed 57 est — a hybrid between the uropean perimeter block and a traditional anhattan high-rise — combining the advantages of both the compactness and efficiency of a courtyard building with the airiness and expansive views of a skyscraper. hile appearing like a pyramid from the est Side ighway, it turns into a dramatic glass spire from est 58th Street. n addition to the apartments, won a design contest after urricane Sandy for improving anhattan s flood resistance — the ryline, a 10-mile long urban resilient system around anhattan to protect residents from future climate events.
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Plus, he is an honorary professor at the Royal Academy of Arts, School of Architecture, in Copenhagen, where he is teaching the next generation of architects how to design the future. nother anhattan project is the Two orld Trade Center building. nown by its street address, 200 reenwich Street, the office tower is slated to be finished in 2020, as part of the rebuilt orld Trade Center. t replaces the original Two orld Trade Center, which was destroyed in the September 11 attacks. hen completed, the glass-clad tower will consist of seven stacked cuboids on a 1 -acre site. t will be located on the east side of reenwich Street, across the street from the original location of the Twin Towers. Other new projects include two currently under construction in Canada — the Telus Sky Tower in downtown Calgary and ancouver ouse. The Telus Skytower creates a lively mixture of working to living, with an intersection of light rail and arterial roads in the heart of the center, creating a varied and walkable city center for Calgary. ancouver ouse will be a mixed-use urban village, part of a new phase in the city’s very short, but extremely successful, history of urban policy. The tower and base are a new interpretation — called ancouverism — of a new urbanist podium coupled with a slender tower. The residential tower, in its height and proximity to the creek, is uni uely situated with views of both the water and the mountains, encompassing the breadth of ancouver’s natural surroundings. The podium is a mixed-use urban village, composed of intimately scaled spaces for working, shopping, and leisure — all which face onto public plazas and pathways. longside his architectural practice, ngels has been a visiting professor at the ice niversity School of rchitecture, the arvard raduate School of esign, the Columbia niversity raduate School of rchitecture, lanning and reservation, and the ale School of rchitecture. lus, he is an honorary professor at the oyal cademy of rts, School of rchitecture, in Copenhagen, where he is teaching the next generation of architects how to design the future. TM
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A new Miami concept lets auto aficionados showcase their cars in a space that protects their assets, as well as celebrates their automobiles. By Michelle F. Solomon
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eveloper ouis irdman considers iami a car-crazy city. There are plenty of people in iami that have more cars than they have places to keep them. irdman — the developer behind iami’s high-profile residential condominium One Thousand useum — has the problem solved for owners of luxury vehicles, high-end supercars, motorcycles, or vintage and collector automobiles and the inevitable conundrum owners of multiple cars face as to where to store them.
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ost of the solutions available today for people who own a number of fine vehicles aren’t the best, says irdman. They rent warehouse space — or areas in airport hangers or any number of other options — which according to irdman, are not the most optimal. These places are often not climate controlled or secured facilities, and many times, they are not in convenient locations to where the car owners live, making it difficult for them to have access to their cars when they want to drive them. e created uto ouse, a condo for cars and the people who own them. ual parts personal museum for auto collectors and social club, irdman is presenting a lifestyle destination for automotive aficionados. t will be an entertainment space where cars are showcased and a gathering place for those who share the same passions — not only cars, but fine wines, cigars, and luxury goods. uto alleries are for purchase and are the ultimate stage for personal collections. urricane-resistant windows overlook the city with transparent interior-access garage doors. The galleries also feature museum- uality lighting and polished concrete floors. Owners can have uto ouse’s interiordesign team fully customize their gallery — everything from a personal art collection to a customized audio-visual system. embers can showcase their lifestyle, and it doesn’t mean only their cars, says irdman. ive levels of uto ouse are dedicated exclusively to private uto alleries — available for ownership of various sizes for exhibition and car-side entertaining. uto alleries are accessed from the street level through a digitally secured and 24 7, 5-days-a-year staffed main entrance. ehicle and passenger elevators lead to all five uto allery levels and a penthouse-level social club.
“Members can showcase their lifestyle, and it doesn’t mean only their cars”.
e took a whole bunch of problems that needed solutions and put them together in one venue and created something that could be duplicated in other locations. e were mindful of how we designed the space, the site selection, and the access, says irdman. Onsite, owners will have services for their cars available, such as detailing, maintenance, and upkeep. or many, iami is a second or third home, and cars are left here for months at a time, not driven. e’ll make sure the cars are kept optimally — if they need to be started, driven, or moved, this will be done. irdman has also planned an adjacent, fully automated utoSuites vertical storage facility, which will expand the number of vehicles owners can have accessible at a moment’s notice.” or the vertical storage area, irdman says the tower will hold 200 cars, but the location also has additional space. e can possibly build three more towers, which will allow us the ability to store up to 800 cars. There are no limitations for owners. Say one year, someone has ten cars; then six months later to a year, he has 12 cars. e can store his car in other spaces, on site, and he’s not back in the same situation that he was.” The penthouse-level club is a social gathering place for uto allery members and their guests, plus a place to socialize
with other owners. Overlooking the downtown iami skyline, the level is an indoor lounge and wrap-around roof deck with dining and seating areas. irdman says the space will also host a number of curated special events, many by purveyors of luxury goods. hy not create a place for owners to get together says irdman. The developer says he’s been conceptualizing the idea for years, but finding the perfect iami site wasn’t so easy. t needed to be in a place that had easy access for those who have ownership space, and it needed to have high visibility. The space chosen just off nterstate 5 and near the enetian Causeway in iami will be a location where 5.5 million cars a day will drive by it, according to irdman. concierge service at street level will set up access to nearby race-track events and provide accessibility to events. logistics office will be available for specialized assistance with automotive-transport needs. The iami location is a test drive for other locations, possibly around the world, in cities that have similar residents and automotive-storage limitations. utomotive design has been a lifelong obsession of mine. ith uto ouse, ’m creating a lifestyle destination for others who share my passion, says irdman. TM
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ON THE WATERFRONT Miami’s Watson Island becomes a hopping party spot for superyacht owners. By Michelle F. Solomon
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he eck at sland ardens has become the place to see and be seen. t draws the global yachting circuit and iami’s nightlife crowd, but it’s only the tip of the iceberg of what ehmet ayraktar has in store for atson sland. e has visions of iami becoming orth merica’s newest superyachting capital and has already assured that status by creating the nited States’ first marina built for mega yachts. Currently in full swing and accepting superyachts, sland ardens eep arbour opened last anuary and can hold up to 50 superyachts, up to 550 feet in length. dd to that the building of a 1-billion mixed-use development at one of iami’s most desirable locations, and the latest luxury entertainment and lifestyle destination on iscayne ay is well on its way. ayraktar, chairman and C O of lagstone roperty roup, will create 221,000 s uare feet of retail and restaurant offerings on the island — plus hotel and residential space. e received approval from the city in 2001 for his development on the coveted piece of land. ccording to the developer, the entire sland ardens project should be completed by 2018. uilding is expected to commence this fall. e knew there were plans for museums, performing arts centers, and downtown buildings that would open that would be in close proximity to our location. e did have naysayers in the beginning that said, This is not iami. This is not iami each.’ nd when you’d say that sland ardens will be on atson sland, people would ask uestions on how they would get there, he recalls. o you take a ferry o you swim there ’ he jokes. nlike isher sland, which does
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re uire a ferry to go from the mainland, atson sland is easily accessible just off iami’s ac rthur Causeway. ayraktar says that since the creation of the eep arbour and The eck, which draw visitors, eople are saying, ow get it.’ On a recent riday evening, The eck at sland ardens was hopping with its ight inner arty series, where guests were mingling amid cuisines inspired by global yachting destinations. Sundays at The eck has drawn visitors such as sports figures ennis odman and Scottie ippen and other celebrities who sail in on their mega yachts for brunch and sometimes stay until later in the day for the ultra exclusive sunset party that continues to 1 00 a.m. There’s also that amazing view of downtown iami across miles of beautiful blue water. The developer said that by enlisting iami nightlife entrepreneurs ichael Capponi and ric ilon, The eck has become a hotspot. wanted to build on the landsite where we have a showroom and a lounge to bring life to the marina, so it doesn’t only serve the boat owners and visitors — but it also provides a taste of what’s coming. So what else can we expect from sland ardens ccording to ayraktar, plans include 500 hotel rooms in two branded hotels. The developer says he is in final discussions with interested, recognizable, name-brand hoteliers. Two hundred of those will be in luxury towers. elow the first two floors of the luxury tower will be a yacht club for dining and drinking.” luxury, furnished residence building will accommodate only 100 residential units and will be a concierge-driven property. ayraktar wants the residence to have a bouti ue feel and to be exclusive in nature — fully furnished with hotel uality interiors — he says. sually, when you buy a condominium and you are a regular visitor, if it is your second or third home, you have to take care of many things — get it decorated, furnished. None of this is going to be the case at sland ardens. The residents will arrive and can come to
us as they are. e will provide all of the services. ust bring yourself and your family. njoy your residence, go away, and come back again.” etween the two towers of the hotel, ayraktar says there will be 14 restaurants, 70 bouti ues, and on the waterfront, a editerranean market inspired by his native Turkey and a fish market. atson sland is also home to a seaplane base, and ayraktar points out is the only place in iami- ade that you can land a helicopter. e insists that once everything is completed, sland ardens will be the only place in iami where you can arrive by land, sea, or air. dditionally, he has plans to launch a water taxi. The only thing we won’t have on the island is a place to drop from a parachute, he says in jest. ayraktar is building what he calls a destination, which he says will draw like-minded people to an amusement park for adults. This will be a place for everyone — not just boaters, but for people who want to experience a wonderful environment. There are uni ue ualities to atson sland that no other place has. t can be very private, but at the same time, be accessible to everyone. TM
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421 N. Hibiscus Dr., Miami Beach, FL 33139 5 Bedrooms | 5.5 Bathrooms | 6,096 SF With leading edge architecture, this gem offers 80 ft. of waterfront with Downtown view. Sunset Harbour Penthouse 1800 Sunset Harbour Dr., Miami Beach, FL 33139 5 Beds | 5.5 Baths | Media Room | 3 Parking Spaces 7,500 SF Under Air 2,500 SF of Outdoor Living and Wraparound Terraces Offered at $9.9 Million
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Palm Island 130 Palm Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139 6 Bedrooms | 8.5 Bathrooms | 7,940 SF Oversized 30,000 sqft lot, resort-like pool, brand new dock and boat lift, elevator, maid quarters and more. Offered at $12.9 Million
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LIVING with CLIVE Clive Christian hung a large chandelier over a kitchen island and changed, in a minute, the design of the traditional room. By Michelle F. Solomon
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n the ritish luxury world, Clive Christian is to interiors what olls oyce is to automobiles. stablished in 1 78, he began making a statement with how he viewed the kitchen. e opened up the space, knocked down walls, and used classical architectural elements that forever changed the way the world viewed a room traditionally reserved for cooking. Transformed, the kitchen became a grand space for entertaining and for family life at the heart of every luxury home.
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n Christian’s rchitectural Collection, the use of classical architectural elements and introduction of large talian-marble islands — over which hang crystal chandeliers — is the style that originally set the design world on fire. espoke furniture and paneling, commissioned in ivory and walnut and tailored with silver leafing, create a room that should not be reserved for kitchen help, but as a grand room in the home — where morning coffee is poured or hors d’ouevres shared in the early evening before dinner is served inside the majestic dining room.
There, the mpire dining table with gold gadrooned edge and handpainted chairs with ivory monogram silk fabric cushions create a luxurious entertaining space. oldleafed columns complement walnut paneling where the Clive Christian fireplace adds yet another dimension. Over the dining table hangs the spectacular Clive Christian crystal 12-light chandelier. nside anhattan’s Carlton ouse Townhouse at 1 ast 1st Street, Christian unveiled the new lpha eco design. Christian was one of 21 interior designers taking part in the ips ay Showhouse 201 — where each designer was given six weeks to transform their assigned spaces in the townhome, up for sale for 4 .5 million. The kitchen spoke of signature Clive Christian, which combined the brand’s unmistakable ritish craftsmanship and bespoke customization to create a space reflective of a glorious era, yet perfectly able to service a modern family. andmade cabinetry finished in cool walnut wood and mother-of-pearl accents — plus Christian’s mar uetry and veneers, which are at the heart of every one of the ritish interior designer’s projects — defined the artistry. Taking further inspiration from the 1 0s, ali ue erles et aisins — lackbirds and rapes — glass panels were incorporated into the mantle, which frames the stove area. They recall the glorious Orient xpress and their classic ullman carriages where ali ue paneling was used to separate different compartment areas in each carriage. cocktail cabinet, handcrafted using eight different veneers — including birds-eye maple, burr walnut, sapele, and cherry — uses the same ali ue pattern in a complete pair of mosaic panels. ersonalization is also a hallmark of Clive Christian. n the company’s own workshops in the nited ingdom, hand-
painted fine details or elaborate mar uetry are all handcrafted. revious re uests have ranged from simple monogrammed letters, rabian racehorses, and zodiac constellations — all crafted by hand, using a variety of fine woods, precious metals, and exotic materials such as mother-of-pearl. home completely designed in Clive Christian style delivers a dramatic punch. n the lpha eco Collection, art-deco elements are included, yet this is part of Christian’s contemporary collection. uch of the styling is based upon geometric linear principles with clean lines and a design that strongly contrasts with the ornate and embellished style of the classical collection.
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or his first ips ay Showhouse in 2015, the ritish designer showed off the etro eco Contemporary Collection, which maintains the rich black-walnut wood and burr veneers that are his signature. uxurious elements of crystal, marble, porcelain, motherof-pearl, and mosaic flow throughout the master dressing room and bath, which exemplify the taste of the gentleman of the house whose closets are stocked with only the best attire. lush, cushioned seating creates a comfortable resting place for a sip of the finest Scotch before a night on the town. indsor meets anhattan. n nglishman in New York. TM
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Robert Hill, Shareef Malnik, Stephanie Diaz, & Norman Wedderburn
Vinny Vigliotti, Jerry Gutierrez & Chris Caputo
Tara Solomon & Brownyn Miller
Taylor Gang, Lisa Mandala, & Andrew Mandala
MAKE-A-WISH® SOUTHERN FLORIDA AND INTERCONTINENTAL® MIAMI HOST 2016 GALA KICK-OFF PARTY.
Jonathan Babicka & Missy Babicka
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Maxwell Blandford, Wanda Trouba, & Norman Wedderburn
Robert Hill, Brenda Baty, & Brett Rose
Lee Lentz & Chris Lentz
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Modernist Vision Italian architect Piero Lissoni creates his first architectural project in the U.S. in Miami Beach.
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he word “unprecedented” is tossed around frequently when the conversation concerns new development in Miami, but the The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Miami Beach deserve notice. This is an unprecedented architectural project — the first in the United States to be undertaken by Italian architect Piero Lissoni, who combines simplicity with a modernist vision that distinguishes his work. Lissoni is not only designing the exterior of the new 111 condominium residences and 15 single-family villas, but is also creating custom-designed interiors for the villas — two- to five-bedroom homes that range in size from 1,700 to over 10,000 square feet. His selection of Miami Beach for his first design project in the United States was entirely purposeful. “(Miami Beach) is exactly like a European or Italian town, but at the same time, it’s in a special cloud of tranquility, a cloud of security, a cloud of beauty,” he says. The Residences, located on the only lake in Miami Beach, at 4701 North Meridian Avenue — where lake, ocean, and waterway meet — are the last project of this magnitude that can be built in this part of the city. When completed, it will be the only stand-alone RitzCarlton Residences in Miami Beach and one of a select few in the world. In line with the expectations of a Ritz-Carlton branded property will be a collection of premier, resort-style amenities, which include on-site private boat dockage and a captained VanDutch private day yacht for intracoastal and beach access, a spa treatment suite, steam room and sauna, plus outdoor yoga garden and fitness center. On-site, 24-hour, personalized concierge, valet, and pet salon suites are a few of the select services. Lissoni’s modernist vision with the legendary service of The Ritz-Carlton creates the perfect pairing for sublime Miami living. The architect infused his design with the natural elements of Miami Beach. He describes the lobby:
“When you move inside the lobby, the impression is the dimension of space. Then there is the connection of the space. And the third impression is the connection with gardens, water, the marina, and the outdoors. Everything is connected with a special poetic sense — the sense of space and the sense of light.” Light also plays into the concept of the design of The Residences, with open layouts that encompass the living room, dining room, and kitchen. The modernist design communicates the embracing of the natural beauty of the exterior with floor-to-ceiling glass windows that create seamless horizons. Many of the homes will include private elevator foyers, sprawling terraces, summer kitchens, and private plunge pools. Each home will be equipped with a Piero Lissonidesigned Boffi kitchen and master bathroom. “The design of the kitchens has a strong European feel,” says Lissoni. “The bathrooms have the same approach: light, colors, quiet, sophisticated combinations — stone with style and steel; style and steel with wood.” While the overall design of The Residences is unique, its alignment with the Ritz-Carlton name creates yet another layer of excellence. Add to this the location of 126 exquisite properties surrounded by a neighborhood of upscale single-family homes on the shores of Surprise Lake, and the combination is beyond alluring. Ophir Sternberg, CEO of Lionheart Capital, developers of the project, sums up the project in terms as succinct as Lissoni’s design: “Lissoni’s modern and artistic design will create a development that will change the Miami Beach skyline and how we look at luxury living.” Residences are priced from $2 million to penthouses at $35 million. fi
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian WHAT: Fragrance
WHY: What does Elton John and Richard Gere have in common? Besides a life-long commitment to benevolence – John to amfAR and Gere to Free Tibet – both leave a fragrant trail behind them that is as unique as the man emanating it. Enter the Parisian perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, the man responsible for these stars’ exceptional olfactory singularity, who is well-versed in one’s scent-sational need to stand out. Kurkdjian created Le Male for Jean Paul Gaultier (arguably one of most successful masculine colognes) followed by more than 40 creations for major fashion houses before setting out to build his own brand, which relies heavily on olfactory prowess and intoxicating dexterity. With a unique approach to notes (he once bottled the scent of money for the artist Sophie Calle) Kurkdjian believes strongly in the power of a one-of-a-kind bouquet. “A bespoke scent is the ultimate luxury in perfume.” explains the perfumer. “Some want a unique signature that belongs to them only. Others look for something that does not exist and are eager to be part of this creative process.” HOW: First contact is a conversation between the client and Kurkdjian during which topics such as preferences, personal motivation about the scent and timing are addressed. As a result an estimate is given for approval. The bespoke scent, conceived, blended and matured over the course of six to eight months is build upon five fragrance samples submitted for customer’s review. Adjustments are done for each selected fragrance according to the customer desires until the final blend is chosen. The fee, which start at $12,000 and can reach up to $250,000, covers the fragrance creation along with the worldwide delivery of the fragrance, plus one refill bottle. Each 30ml or 60ml, depending on fragrance concentration, carafe is hand-engraved with customer’s name or personal message.
Kurkdjian’s Notes Cinnamon: sweet and spicy at the same time. For me, it relates to Christmas – probably because of the eggnog I tasted – back when I lived in the U.S. Rose: fragrances I created using this
incredible ingredient, among them Lumière
Noire Pour Femme.
Grass: cutting the grass at my
parents’ house, as well as the scented bubble
I create with this note named
after my niece.
Rain: tropical rain in Costa Rica or Honduras on the green leaves, lush and deep. The scent of heated asphalt after the rain in an urban environment. Dirt: sculpture I used to do with clay. Kitchen: cooking at home with friends, making dark chocolate mousse.
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Jeffrey West WHAT: Shoes WHY: Born and bred in Northampton — the historical center of British shoemaking — childhood friends Mark Jeffery and Guy West were surrounded by tradition, history, and in Jeffery’s case, a family business that included a shoe factory in town. Dabbling in shoe design since age 16, the duo set off to create the ultimate in bespoke cobblery, which has found its way to the sets of many Guy Richie films as well as the Harry Potter series. HOW: More rebel than austere, the Jeffery West bespoke collaboration embraces the idea of out-of-the-box luxury at its new New York City boutique. “There was a gap in the market,” explains Guy West. “We just didn’t see the kind of shoes available that we wanted to wear — so we took the tradition and craftsmanship of English-made, Goodyear welted shoes and approached it with our own twist. We didn’t want to be just another classic shoe company from Northampton making brogues.” For the fusion of traditional British craftsmanship with imaginative design, gentlemen with swagger — like David Bowie, Gary Oldman, and David Beckham — are presented with superior leather and innovative style options as they are encouraged to explore their wild side. Quite apropos for the “Infamous English Shoes” — the company’s modus operandi that’s printed on the soles.
Jeffrey West boutique.
Superior leather meets innovative style options.
Bespoke notes.
Handle with Care >> New, leather-soled shoes should initially be worn in dry conditions and allowed to develop a degree of resistance before exposing them to wet weather. >> If caught out in the rain, allow your shoes to dry naturally for as long as is needed. >> Alternate your shoes with a second pair to ensure they are not worn on successive days. >> Use of cedar shoe trees is very important in order to maintain a good pair of leather shoes. Cedar shoe trees help to retain shape and absorb moisture. >> Select a matching natural wax or polish. Avoid synthetic liquid products which sit on the upper and can dry out and crack leather. Apply meticulously in a circular motion, working into the leather. Use a small, soft toothbrush for crevices. Leave to soak for 15-20 minutes or overnight. >> With a clean, dry, lint-free cloth, buff to reveal the rewarding shine and beauty of the leather. >> Most of Jeffery West bespoke shoes can be rebuilt by the same craftsmen that made them. The nature of the construction means the whole heel and sole can be stripped and replaced. The shoes are re-lasted, the sock is replaced, and the upper is re-burnished. This service takes about 10-12 weeks.
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Chromed toaster with SWAROVSKI crystals by ANDREAS SEEGATZ for BUGATTI. $2,700. Available at casabugatti.com.
Stainless revolutionary Cooking Chef by KENWOOD, $1,999.99. Available at kenwood.com.
COUNTER CULTURE The best kitchen gadgets work hard for the money. Built in tabletop coffee SCANOMAT TOPBREWER with Android, iPhone and iPad connectivity, $12,000. Available at St. Charles of New York, stcharlesofnewyork.com.
Limited Edition Venus Century Espresso Machine by VICTORIA ARDUINO, $21,000. Available at victoriaarduino.com.
Super Angel Pro Juicer by SUPER ANGEL, $1,220. Available at superangeljuicers.com.
Carbon steel blade chef’s knife with sterling silver handle adorned with eight diamonds by NESMUK, $36,000. Available at nesmuk.de/en.
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AT MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT. 4141 NE 2nd AVENUE. #104. MIAMI. FL 33137 AT THE VILLAGE OF GULFSTREAM PARK. 800 SILKS RUN. #1315. HALLANDALE BEACH. FL 33009 T. 305.573.0169 www.hausscape.com
Chromed toaster with SWAROVSKI crystals by ANDREAS SEEGATZ for BUGATTI. $2,700. Available at casabugatti.com.
Stainless revolutionary Cooking Chef by KENWOOD, $1,999.99. Available at kenwood.com.
COUNTER CULTURE The best kitchen gadgets work hard for the money. Built in tabletop coffee SCANOMAT TOPBREWER with Android, iPhone and iPad connectivity, $12,000. Available at St. Charles of New York, stcharlesofnewyork.com.
Limited Edition Venus Century Espresso Machine by VICTORIA ARDUINO, $21,000. Available at victoriaarduino.com.
Super Angel Pro Juicer by SUPER ANGEL, $1,220. Available at superangeljuicers.com.
Carbon steel blade chef’s knife with sterling silver handle adorned with eight diamonds by NESMUK, $36,000. Available at nesmuk.de/en.
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on the islands.
Making a Move A 450-ton, 90-year-old Star Island mansion gets picked up and moved to make way for a modern home that will share the same space.
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here are many reasons why Star Island is a place unlike anywhere else in the world — and a place where anything is possible. Case in point — 27 Star Island, where a 450-ton historic house will be picked up and moved from the west side of the property and rotated 90 degrees counter-clockwise so it faces south. Rather than demolish the 1925 Walter DeGarmo classic Mediterranean structure to make way for a new Tropical Modern residence, owner John Jansheski enlisted architects and experts to help him figure out how to have both co-exist on the 40,000-squarefoot lot. “This came to fruition several years ago,” says architect of record for 27 Star Island, Ralph Choeff of Miami-based architecture firm Choeff+Levy. More than two years of research and planning resulted in the plan to restore the historic home, and build a new concrete and glass modern home behind it on the waterfront. “It has been a lot of work — it’s going to be a really interesting piece of property,” says Jansheski, who bought the property for $10.75 million in 2011. John’s brother, Mark, was the project manager on the challenging plan. “He put a lot of work into it,” says John.
There were a few deciding factors in keeping the historic home. “This is a home that you can’t really replicate. Also, it’s very unique to have a 1924 structure which will now have today’s technologies,” says the owner. One example, he says, is air conditioning. “There was no air conditioning when the home was built.” And his mother, Gloria, who is of Italian heritage, loves the Mediterranean Revival style, he says. “It’s exactly what she likes and she will be living with me at times,” says Jansheski, who turned his father’s ingenious invention — the Dental Pik — into DenTek, one of the world’s largest oral care companies. “The idea that DeGarmo was the best architect of his time and we feel that the architects that we are working with today are the best in class — so in essence, it will be two adjacent properties that represent the best of different eras. Any time you can have new and old together in one place, it is powerful, interesting, and compelling.” Choeff says obtaining the original DeGarmo plans gave the architects an idea of what the house used to look like. Additionally, a video discovered on YouTube — and shot in 2001 at the home for the television show MTV Cribs that featured rapper Ja Rule — was instrumental in
the team getting a look at some of the original details of the home. The video pans the outside of the home and goes inside into every room. The main house was completed in 1924, and two years later, an “accessory structure” — which contained a twocar garage and second-floor caretakers’ quarters — was completed. However, in the 1990s and 2000s, additions — and what the preservation board called “superfluous adornments” — occurred to the structures, “somewhat distorting their original designs.” Choeff says the additions have been removed — “they were not historic — and we are trying to restore the façade as close as possible to its original Walter DeGarmo plan.” Jansheski’s “passion for the historic Degarmo estate” has won him fans from preservationists. Just about a year ago last January, Miami Beach commissioners decided that a Star Island residence, built in 1925, was not historically significant and therefore could be demolished by its owners. Leonard and Lisa Hochstein wanted to raze the residence in order to make way for a new 20,000-square-foot home. The dramatic fate of the house and the ensuing battle between the couple and the Miami Beach Preservation Board played out in multiple publications. “Because of the resistance with the 42 Star Island residence, it really wasn’t prudent to tear down the home,” says Choeff. “My goal is not to be the poster child for the historical society,” says Jansheski about his decision to preserve the 1924 house. “What I’m doing is not too complicated beyond this: I like the old next to the new, and I like the fact that my mother will enjoy the home.” Additionally, Jansheski says, he can justify the square footage with the city. According to the Miami Beach Historic Preservation staff report about Tesheski’s plans: “Because of the substantial restoration and preservation of the historic structure, the owner and architect are not limited to the 15-percent lot-coverage allowance on the 40,000-square-foot site that otherwise would be imposed if total demolition of the structures were proposed.” The old and new residences will also be “flood safe,” says Choeff. New residences on Star Island are required to be situated at a higher elevation than most other residential properties within Miami Beach; so the move of the historic home will put it at “about 10 feet above main sea level,” says Choeff. “This further ensures the historic home’s preservation.”
Jansheski, who splits his time between Knoxville, Tenn. — where DenTek is located — and Miami, chose Star Island because “there’s nothing like it. I like singlefamily detached homes, and here there are no interior lots; so every property is a waterfront property.” Large rooms of Jansheski’s main residence, the contemporary home, will open out onto gardens, blurring the lines between outside and inside. This element was an important feature in DeGarmo’s design, and is now carried through in the modern design. South African firm SAOTA worked with Choeff + Levy on the interior designs of both the historic home and the interior and exterior of the contemporary residence. “A lot of the materials and design elements that were thought out were designed by SAOTA,” says Choeff. “They took our original plans (for the contemporary residence), and then modified them, slightly, and came up with their vision — according to John’s vision — of what the exterior should look like.” Raphael Levy, architect on the project, says that moving the historic house is definitely unique, but that there are more challenges that aren’t so visible on the surface. “You have to design a new residence that melds into the historic residence, but keeps its own identity.” The price tag of the project checks in at about a total of $20 million. It cost about $3 million to renovate and move the historic home. Jansheski bought the property in May 2011 for $10.75 million. fi
Opposite page, top: An aerial view of 27 Star Island shows the DeGarmo house before the move and the building of the contemporary home. Above: The new home blurs the lines between outside and inside. Below: The original house from 1924, remains untouched. The old house will be moved to the front of the lot; the rendering below shows the location of the contemporary home.
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here are many reasons why Star Island is a place unlike anywhere else in the world — and a place where anything is possible. Case in point — 27 Star Island, where a 450-ton historic house will be picked up and moved from the west side of the property and rotated 90 degrees counter-clockwise so it faces south. Rather than demolish the 1925 Walter DeGarmo classic Mediterranean structure to make way for a new Tropical Modern residence, owner John Jansheski enlisted architects and experts to help him figure out how to have both co-exist on the 40,000-squarefoot lot. “This came to fruition several years ago,” says architect of record for 27 Star Island, Ralph Choeff of Miami-based architecture firm Choeff+Levy. More than two years of research and planning resulted in the plan to restore the historic home, and build a new concrete and glass modern home behind it on the waterfront. “It has been a lot of work — it’s going to be a really interesting piece of property,” says Jansheski, who bought the property for $10.75 million in 2011. John’s brother, Mark, was the project manager on the challenging plan. “He put a lot of work into it,” says John.
There were a few deciding factors in keeping the historic home. “This is a home that you can’t really replicate. Also, it’s very unique to have a 1924 structure which will now have today’s technologies,” says the owner. One example, he says, is air conditioning. “There was no air conditioning when the home was built.” And his mother, Gloria, who is of Italian heritage, loves the Mediterranean Revival style, he says. “It’s exactly what she likes and she will be living with me at times,” says Jansheski, who turned his father’s ingenious invention — the Dental Pik — into DenTek, one of the world’s largest oral care companies. “The idea that DeGarmo was the best architect of his time and we feel that the architects that we are working with today are the best in class — so in essence, it will be two adjacent properties that represent the best of different eras. Any time you can have new and old together in one place, it is powerful, interesting, and compelling.” Choeff says obtaining the original DeGarmo plans gave the architects an idea of what the house used to look like. Additionally, a video discovered on YouTube — and shot in 2001 at the home for the television show MTV Cribs that featured rapper Ja Rule — was instrumental in
the team getting a look at some of the original details of the home. The video pans the outside of the home and goes inside into every room. The main house was completed in 1924, and two years later, an “accessory structure” — which contained a twocar garage and second-floor caretakers’ quarters — was completed. However, in the 1990s and 2000s, additions — and what the preservation board called “superfluous adornments” — occurred to the structures, “somewhat distorting their original designs.” Choeff says the additions have been removed — “they were not historic — and we are trying to restore the façade as close as possible to its original Walter DeGarmo plan.” Jansheski’s “passion for the historic Degarmo estate” has won him fans from preservationists. Just about a year ago last January, Miami Beach commissioners decided that a Star Island residence, built in 1925, was not historically significant and therefore could be demolished by its owners. Leonard and Lisa Hochstein wanted to raze the residence in order to make way for a new 20,000-square-foot home. The dramatic fate of the house and the ensuing battle between the couple and the Miami Beach Preservation Board played out in multiple publications. “Because of the resistance with the 42 Star Island residence, it really wasn’t prudent to tear down the home,” says Choeff. “My goal is not to be the poster child for the historical society,” says Jansheski about his decision to preserve the 1924 house. “What I’m doing is not too complicated beyond this: I like the old next to the new, and I like the fact that my mother will enjoy the home.” Additionally, Jansheski says, he can justify the square footage with the city. According to the Miami Beach Historic Preservation staff report about Tesheski’s plans: “Because of the substantial restoration and preservation of the historic structure, the owner and architect are not limited to the 15-percent lot-coverage allowance on the 40,000-square-foot site that otherwise would be imposed if total demolition of the structures were proposed.” The old and new residences will also be “flood safe,” says Choeff. New residences on Star Island are required to be situated at a higher elevation than most other residential properties within Miami Beach; so the move of the historic home will put it at “about 10 feet above main sea level,” says Choeff. “This further ensures the historic home’s preservation.”
Jansheski, who splits his time between Knoxville, Tenn. — where DenTek is located — and Miami, chose Star Island because “there’s nothing like it. I like singlefamily detached homes, and here there are no interior lots; so every property is a waterfront property.” Large rooms of Jansheski’s main residence, the contemporary home, will open out onto gardens, blurring the lines between outside and inside. This element was an important feature in DeGarmo’s design, and is now carried through in the modern design. South African firm SAOTA worked with Choeff + Levy on the interior designs of both the historic home and the interior and exterior of the contemporary residence. “A lot of the materials and design elements that were thought out were designed by SAOTA,” says Choeff. “They took our original plans (for the contemporary residence), and then modified them, slightly, and came up with their vision — according to John’s vision — of what the exterior should look like.” Raphael Levy, architect on the project, says that moving the historic house is definitely unique, but that there are more challenges that aren’t so visible on the surface. “You have to design a new residence that melds into the historic residence, but keeps its own identity.” The price tag of the project checks in at about a total of $20 million. It cost about $3 million to renovate and move the historic home. Jansheski bought the property in May 2011 for $10.75 million. fi
Opposite page, top: An aerial view of 27 Star Island shows the DeGarmo house before the move and the building of the contemporary home. Above: The new home blurs the lines between outside and inside. Below: The original house from 1924, remains untouched. The old house will be moved to the front of the lot; the rendering below shows the location of the contemporary home.
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Inspiring Minds
de Grisogono
“Skulls have been in fashion for years. Unique, precious, mischievous and bold, Crazy Skull stands as a happy face, conveying positivity and amusement.”
Coomi Budda hand in 20k gold and diamonds.
When jewelry designers need inspiration, they turn to everything from the heavens to down-to-Earth goodies.
“My creative process starts with an idea running through my head.” — Fawaz Gruosi, founder of de Grisogono
Cuff in 20k gold with emerald detail by Coomi.
“Everything has beauty to it.” – Coomi
Coomi Bhasin, known simply as Coomi, gets inspiration from her native India. Her bejewelled universe also reflects spirituality.
Coomi
“India is a never ending array of colors, smells, chaos and beauty. Everything has beauty to it. People and their gestures, architecture, textiles, nature and all our surroundings are an inspiration to me.”
Emerald and diamond ring in 20k gold by Coomi.
The skull theme has been celebrated in contemporary art and fashion for eons. Often perceived as a provocative symbol, it also has positive and thoughtful meanings such as change, courage, bravery, non comformity and free thinking.
Martin Katz
Limited Edition Crazy Skull timepiece by de Grisogono, $718,000 to $800,000.
Emerald and diamond chandelier earrings by Martin Katz.
“Nature inspires all artists. To recreate it through one’s own eyes is the ultimate challenge as it is already artistically perfect.” – Martin Katz
Renowned for his exquisite taste and an unparalleled eye for transforming stones into artistic creations, Martin Katz’s passion for gems has earned him wide acclaim for designing couture-quality pieces inspired from his love of vintage jewelry.
“The Cabochon emerald earrings came about after I decided to cut the stones in half . I wanted it to be an important earring, classic but with a contemporary spin like most of my work.”
Shredded strands of diamonds by Martin Katz.
Necklace with emerald slices in 20k gold by Coomi.
Chandelier earrings with emeralds and diamonds in 20k gold by Coomi.
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Inspiring Minds
de Grisogono
“Skulls have been in fashion for years. Unique, precious, mischievous and bold, Crazy Skull stands as a happy face, conveying positivity and amusement.”
Coomi Budda hand in 20k gold and diamonds.
When jewelry designers need inspiration, they turn to everything from the heavens to down-to-Earth goodies.
“My creative process starts with an idea running through my head.” — Fawaz Gruosi, founder of de Grisogono
Cuff in 20k gold with emerald detail by Coomi.
“Everything has beauty to it.” – Coomi
Coomi Bhasin, known simply as Coomi, gets inspiration from her native India. Her bejewelled universe also reflects spirituality.
Coomi
“India is a never ending array of colors, smells, chaos and beauty. Everything has beauty to it. People and their gestures, architecture, textiles, nature and all our surroundings are an inspiration to me.”
Emerald and diamond ring in 20k gold by Coomi.
The skull theme has been celebrated in contemporary art and fashion for eons. Often perceived as a provocative symbol, it also has positive and thoughtful meanings such as change, courage, bravery, non comformity and free thinking.
Martin Katz
Limited Edition Crazy Skull timepiece by de Grisogono, $718,000 to $800,000.
Emerald and diamond chandelier earrings by Martin Katz.
“Nature inspires all artists. To recreate it through one’s own eyes is the ultimate challenge as it is already artistically perfect.” – Martin Katz
Renowned for his exquisite taste and an unparalleled eye for transforming stones into artistic creations, Martin Katz’s passion for gems has earned him wide acclaim for designing couture-quality pieces inspired from his love of vintage jewelry.
“The Cabochon emerald earrings came about after I decided to cut the stones in half . I wanted it to be an important earring, classic but with a contemporary spin like most of my work.”
Shredded strands of diamonds by Martin Katz.
Necklace with emerald slices in 20k gold by Coomi.
Chandelier earrings with emeralds and diamonds in 20k gold by Coomi.
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Messika “ Instinctively, each diamond inspires a sketch or a drawing.” – Valérie Messika
Valerie Messika did not choose diamonds by mere coincidence, she was predestined to work with diamonds. As a child, her father, Andre, a key player in the diamond trade, would bring home precious stones. She would play with the gems instead of toys, feeling their essence and surrounding herself with their beauty. “Emotions come from the forms I imagine when I see a stone. Shapes, patterns and techniques prevail.”
Rose gold bracelet with brown, white and black diamonds, $13,140, by Pomellato.
Sabbia rings in burnished or rhodium-plated rose gold with black, white or brown diamonds staring from $1,500 by Pomellato.
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Glam’Azone Double Ring- gold and diamonds- $7,000.
For her private tour of The Louvre with her family on a trip to Paris, Beyoncé wore her Messika Glam’Azone ring. The iconic piece, inspired by the myth of the Amazons, chimed perfectly with Queen B’s independence, strength and sensuality.
Rock’Amazone Ear Cuff- gold and diamonds- $7,100.
Natural black and white diamonds set in 18k gold combined with South Sea pearls from the Black & White Collection
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Pomellato “Like every expression of the human spirit, jewels say something about the person who creates them.” — Sergio Silvestris, creative director, Pomellato
Sabbia flaunts the colors of dreamlike beaches. Its inspiration is the soft glimmer of the sand. A single grain of sand holds our history, small and great, and that of the entire universe.
Yvel Boutique Opening At The Miami Design District: December 2014 To review the Yvel collection in private: usaservice@yvel.com To schedule a visit at the Yvel Design Center in Jerusalem Israel
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Messika “ Instinctively, each diamond inspires a sketch or a drawing.” – Valérie Messika
Valerie Messika did not choose diamonds by mere coincidence, she was predestined to work with diamonds. As a child, her father, Andre, a key player in the diamond trade, would bring home precious stones. She would play with the gems instead of toys, feeling their essence and surrounding herself with their beauty. “Emotions come from the forms I imagine when I see a stone. Shapes, patterns and techniques prevail.”
Rose gold bracelet with brown, white and black diamonds, $13,140, by Pomellato.
Sabbia rings in burnished or rhodium-plated rose gold with black, white or brown diamonds staring from $1,500 by Pomellato.
“My life, my loves, my travels and the books I read provide my inspiration. All grafted onto a very strong Pomellato DNA.” 54
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Glam’Azone Double Ring- gold and diamonds- $7,000.
For her private tour of The Louvre with her family on a trip to Paris, Beyoncé wore her Messika Glam’Azone ring. The iconic piece, inspired by the myth of the Amazons, chimed perfectly with Queen B’s independence, strength and sensuality.
Rock’Amazone Ear Cuff- gold and diamonds- $7,100.
Natural black and white diamonds set in 18k gold combined with South Sea pearls from the Black & White Collection
jewelry.
Pomellato “Like every expression of the human spirit, jewels say something about the person who creates them.” — Sergio Silvestris, creative director, Pomellato
Sabbia flaunts the colors of dreamlike beaches. Its inspiration is the soft glimmer of the sand. A single grain of sand holds our history, small and great, and that of the entire universe.
Yvel Boutique Opening At The Miami Design District: December 2014 To review the Yvel collection in private: usaservice@yvel.com To schedule a visit at the Yvel Design Center in Jerusalem Israel
561-391-5119 972-2-6735811
www.yvel.com joel@yvel.com
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TRUELOVE In support of International Breast Cancer Month, Luminaire has joined forces with Nasir & Nargis Kassamali for the fourth edition of Luminaire’s “Love” fundraising auction.
Unique Vase designed and donated by Marcel Wanders
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October 6. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Braman Family Breast Cancer Institute. These innovative and successful fundraising auction events began in 2006 with PuppyLove, when Luminaire founders Nasir and Nargis Kassamali launched the series to help raise research funds and increase awareness of cancer after having been personally affected by the disease. Nargis assamali is a five-time cancer survivor. “We were enamored by Oki Sato’s Nendo Works: 20142015 exhibition at the Museo della Permanento in Milan — featuring delicate, yet strong, pieces designed by Nendo for Glas Italia. Oki Sato and Glas Italia’s owner, Lorenzo Aronsio, graciously decided to donate the glass pieces for our auction series, and ultimately this was what solidified our concept, stated asir assamali.
Designers donating pieces to the auction include Omer Arbel, Arcade, Naoto Fukasawa, Glas Italia, Lasvit, Piero Lissoni, Nendo, Nao Tamura, Patricia Urquiola, Venini, and Marcel Wanders. The donated objects run the gamut from a chandelier by Nendo (Oki Sato) to a set of glass chairs from Dutch designer Marcel Wanders. All are limited-edition, oneoff, or prototype pieces, including unique pieces designed specifically for GlasLove, such as Bocci 73.19 by Omer Arbel, Annular by Todd Bracher, and Meteora by Ivan Baj.
The ove initiative has included participation by fashion designers such as Issey Miyake, architects such as Zaha Hadid, Herzog & De Meuron, and visual artists such as Arne Quinze, Michele Oka Doner, José Parlá, and other luminaries dedicated to changing the course of cancer. The Kassamalis, thus far, have raised close to one-million dollars through the initiative. The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of edicine has been the beneficiary from the inception of the series.
International auction house Phillips has volunteered to manage the philanthropic auction for GlasLove, both online at www.Phillips.com and at the Moore Building event on
Viewing of the GlasLove exhibition runs Monday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Luminaire Lab, 3901 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137. TM
A sampling of the GlasLove auction items include...
Candy Collection Sphere Chandelier designed by the Campana Brothers for Lasvit
Ando time designed by Tadao Meteora designed by
Ando for Venini
Ivan Baj for Arcade
“Glass is a material that is ever present in our daily lives, due to its versatility and functionality.� Ashanghai designed by Max Ingrand for FontanaArte.
Parts High designed and donated by Anna Torfs
Path tables designed by Nendo for GlasItalia
PRISM partition designed by Tokujin Yoshioka for GlasItalia
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rt Miami, entering its 27th edition, remains the most established art fair in Miami. It expanded its scope with Art New York, and this year, with the inaugural Palm Beach Modern & Contemporary Fair. As Miami’s premier anchor fair, Art Miami attracts thousands of collectors, dealers, curators, and artists from all over the world. With a showcase of more than 125 international art galleries, this fair shines a spotlight on every gallery and artist who are involved. Here, a couple of Miami’s top galleries and a couple of their artists share their views on Art Miami.
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BERNICE STEINBAUM GALLERY Bernice Steinbaum, after a successful run of more than 20 years in New York City, moved her gallery — which was the first commercial gallery in the still-undeveloped area of Wynwood — to Miami. A former crack house, her gallery became a cornerstone for the now thriving Wynwood Arts District. The gallery closed in 2014, but Bernice, a formidable presence in the local and national arts scene, emphasizes the importance of fairs like Art Miami. Home recuperating from pneumonia, Steinbaum became more energized the more
she spoke about art: “When a fair boasts 82,000 attendees, that means 164,000 eyes have looked at your booth. You want as many people to share your vision as possible. ernice Steinbaum Gallery has a long history of exhibiting at Art Miami, and the fair has been very good to her and her artists. Kicking off its 26th edition, Art Miami hosted a private cocktail reception and screening of the award-winning film ernice — the story of art pioneer Bernice Steinbaum’s lifelong efforts to assist artists of color and female artists in achieving the recognition they deserve. The event also celebrated her gallery’s 10th year as an exhibitor at Art Miami. Her energy grows as she speaks about art, and her excitement builds as she shares what she has in store for this year’s Art Miami. In the past, she has featured a variety of nature themes. “I try to create an atmosphere in my booths, like in my gallery. firmly believe that coming to a gallery should be a religious experience. The theme this year will be ive Them the ird — a tongue-in-cheek theme that will promote her undying love for nature and animals. Her booth will undoubtedly be filled with birds like the ones displayed in beautiful cages by Troy Abbott, one of her artists. “Everyone is looking to nature today, adds ernice when describing artists that catch her eye. “I’m interested in recycled By Enrique Gomez-De Molina material. t’s exciting to me. ernice prefers talking about her artists, rather than herself, and even throws out an invitation: “You must come visit when the best. ith such an enormous spotlight being shown on I’m feeling better; I’ll make great coffee, and you can see the artists exhibited, gallery owners have a difficult decision the art. hile waiting for her new gallery — which will be to make when selecting which of their artists to exhibit. connected to her home in Coral Gables — to be completed, “Sometimes I base my decision on repeating artists that her artists' work is displayed, along with her own work. “Of were very successful in previous years, but always including course, much of my art is work by my artists. Clients visit new artists, to give to collectors the surprise element. iana Lowenstein works to introduce new artists, but maintains a and always want the work that’s not for sale. Looking forward to another great year at Art Miami, roster of over forty international artists. Bernice sings its praise. “It’s a very accessible fair with prices that are very doable. There’s a wide spectrum of art, and everyone can find something they like. rt iami is also the oldest fairs in Miami and gives back to the community. like that.
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DIANA LOWENSTEIN GALLERY The iana owenstein allery, a fixture in ynwood Arts District since 2006, has been exhibiting with Art Miami since its inception. As an active gallery owner and director, Diana Lowenstein has been a force in the international art scene as a passionate promoter of Argentine art. For over twenty years, her gallery has participated in high-caliber fairs including FIAC in Paris, ARCO in Madrid, Art Basel, Art Chicago, and Art Miami. “My association with Art Miami started from their first edition in 1 1 with my gallery, then located in Buenos Aires. In the long period of 27 years, the fair experience has been back and forth. But since the new administration took over, Art Miami placed itself among one of the best art fairs. hile her gallery has exhibited in other Miami fairs, she has returned to Art Miami. “After participating in Art Basel Miami and Pulse, I realized that my gallery needed to support the iami rt air. Contemporary art has always been Diana Lowenstein’s focus in her shows, and her taste is reflected in her gallery with an eclectic mix of paintings, sculptures, photography, and installations. Art Miami features a unique opportunity for her artists. “Art Miami offers, at that time of the year, a different alternative in comparison to the rest of the fairs and placing, for me, in second place, but working hard to become
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Urban Landscape by Michael Loveland
Often gallery owners don’t get the same experience from a fair as the attendees because it’s work for them — setting up, promoting, and selling. “Unfortunately, you are right, I never have time to visit the fairs, but when I do, I found myself purchasing art from my colleagues. The collector side never ends. iana, like most gallery owners, is also a long-time art collector. While she has a reputation as a promoter of Argentine art, that is not what she collects. “I was never an Argentine art collector. Before opening my gallery in Argentina in 1987, my husband and I collected international art. That remains the program of the gallery to this day. Nevertheless, rgentine artists have always had a special place in my heart. Once again, Art Miami is expecting another record year, and gallery owners, such as Diana Lowenstein, look forward to Miami’s Art Week. “I am very optimistic about the success of rt iami, and that is my approach from the first day of the fair. This year the iana owenstein allery will feature works by Argentine artist Graciela Sacco and will also feature a solo show of the artist at the same time in the gallery.
impossible to get involved in during the early 2000s. The first year back in Miami, I was featured in an art magazine, and a gallery in New York contacted me to offer me a solo show in Chelsea. Funny, I had to leave New York for people to see me in ew ork. Having grown up in Miami, Loveland has experienced, firsthand, the growth of iami’s art scene. The iami I moved from to go to college in Baltimore at MICA — Maryland Institute College of Art — was not the Miami I moved back to! The scene has grown 100-fold since the early 1 0s. oveland’s colorful art is inspired by the aesthetics of grassroots , including found objects, graffiti tags, homemade political posters, and hand-painted business signs. usually say, make stuff happen — whatever that may be. oveland’s first show was with iana owenstein allery in 2007; the show was curated by Jose Carlos Diaz, who is now curator of exhibitions at the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburg. Loveland has since exhibited at Art Miami several times. “I have shown a few times over the years at Art Miami. I did walk the fair most years to see what they were up to before Diana Lowenstein Gallery started showing here. Last year, I had a solo presentation in a public area of the fair. It was great, and met lots of wonderful people. ow does rt Miami rate among other fairs in this artist’s opinion? "I would say it’s like many of your top art fairs in New York, but with a more South American/Caribbean feel. I am showing this year at EXPO Chicago. I always love to see what’s being made in the windy city. also love visiting rieze ew ork air. Exhibiting in fairs like Art Miami really validates up-andcoming artists like Michael Loveland. Because of the attention of fairs like Art Miami, Loveland’s work is now placed in museums. “I recently had my works placed in a couple major art museums' permanent collections. I got to sit in front of my work hanging in the Brooklyn Art Museum last year and watch other people take photos. It really made me feel that what I do truly means something and will be around for a long time. hen asked to be interviewed for Trillionaire Magazine, the artist responded, “I would love to have a trillion dollars. ow many zeros is that
MICHAEL LOVELAND ARTIST WITH DIANA LOWENSTEIN GALLERY Michael Loveland, a Miami-based artist who graduated from the New World School of the Arts, participates in exhibitions and art fairs in the U.S. and abroad. As one of Diana Lowenstein’s artists, he feels fortunate to be among those chosen to be exhibited in rt iami. think it’s very helpful to show in a fair like Art Miami, if you’re lucky enough to be chosen. have been a lucky one over the years. Michael lived and studied in New York for seven years, but has returned, making Miami his home base. “I moved back to Miami because I was much more inspired to make art here. I found the art scene very closed off in N.Y. and almost 106
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TROY ABBOTT ARTIST BERNICE STEINBAUM GALLERY Troy Abbott, a Miami Beach based artist represented by Bernice Steinbaum Gallery, is known for his brilliant and beautiful cage sculptures featuring digital images of birds. In 2002, his first C sculpture sold to a prominent iami Beach collector. His series of digital bird-cage sculptures have shown at several galleries and exhibitions around the world and will be featured again at Art Miami 2016. Abbott, like his art, is fresh, innovative, and an example of the type of work that artists are producing currently. Abbott believes that Art iami reflects the world of art today. “Art Miami is a broad-stroke survey of what is going on around the world in art. As with most art fairs, sales are front and center for most galleries, but that does not mean everything shown is strictly commercial in quality. The galleries’ exhibitions stretch from editions to unique works — from painting and photography, to textile and generative digital art. It is an eye-opener for art professionals, as well as the general public. The "fair" aspect of the venue makes it a very casual and entertaining experience. Being housed beneath two giant city blocks in airconditioned tents, it’s certainly not your typical, white-walled gallery experience. With over 100 galleries exhibiting, fairs like Art Miami are often overwhelming to artists and to viewers. “Larger fairs like Art Miami's are more broad and varied in what is being shown — kind of like a supermarket versus a fruit stand, says Abbott. “Art Miami galleries more often show several artists in their booths at once. And while this does add to the excitement and energy of the fair, it can leave some visitors needing to sit for a while and discuss the experience a bit. While fairs like Art Miami attract collectors and art lovers from all over the world, Abbott believes there’s more to Miami than Art Week. “Miami has a lot to offer artists in terms of culture and inspiration. I am not talking about big-city museum culture; I am talking about street-city culture. While Miami has several museums, the heart of Miami's culture lives inside its neighborhoods and its people, with its diverse mix of residents and the amazing neighborhoods they have created. There is a lot to draw from if you venture off the trendy Brickell and South Beach neighborhoods. Although some may call it gritty, I see it as very rich ... inspiration is
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everywhere. The museum scene is steadily improving with new directors and curators filling vacant positions and redirecting Miami's once small-town ideas into a big-city vision. With relatively affordable studio spaces and the annual art fairs in December, Miami is a great place for artists to get a start and find exposure for their work. Overall, the art scene is pretty supportive. It's not New York by any measure; Miami is still a small town in terms of art, but it s growing every day. TM
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La Ironía de Un Idilio, 2015 Oil on Wood Panel By Luis Enrique Toledo del Río
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technique - n. 1817, from French technique "formal practical details in artistic expression," noun use of adj. technique "of art, technical," from Greek tekhnikos.
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By James Cubby
iami and Miami Beach will be the hub of the art world during Miami Art Week — or Art Basel Week — November 28thDecember 4th. Every year, approximately twenty art fairs compete for collectors and sales, with the major fairs like Art Basel and Art Miami getting most of the attention. Each year brings a new crop of fairs, and this year, Technique — a boutique art fair located at the Shelborne Wyndham Grand South Beach — is set to make its inaugural mark. Not just another fair, this fair focuses on skill-based work, primarily representational and featuring a body of international artists, who are represented by world-class galleries and dealers. This fair is also the brainchild of Stacy Conde of Conde Contemporary — the gallery on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables — with a concentration on narrative realism, photorealistic portraiture, and surrealism.
SC: Participation in any fair, this time of year in Miami, is incredibly important to artists and galleries from the perspective of sales, publicity, and the inevitable growth of one’s collector and contact base. Participation in Technique Art Fair is important to artists and galleries who seek to capitalize on the previously mentioned benefits, and additionally, to associate themselves with a fair committed to quality work — a concentration on narrative realism, photorealistic portraiture, and surrealism.
TM: How was Technique Art Fair born?
TM: How do you select the artists that you represent?
STACY CONDE: We were contacted to do art programming for the Shelborne, and when the opportunity presented itself to create a new fair, we seized it. We see it as a natural progression. Technique Art Fair was born out of a love for art, artists, collectors, and galleries. When there is a balance and all are equally respected, great things happen.
SC: It's a weird alchemical formula of my own creation. The short explanation is that first, have to love the work; then, have to love the artist. e all work so hard and so closely together, if there's not a level of mutual respect and admiration, I just don't see the point. I'm a romantic at heart. I honestly believe fine art and the artists who create it are special. They aren t meant to be factories churning out masses of disposable goods.
TM: How did you come up with the concept of Technique? SC: The concept of Technique is one that sprang from my own interest, to be honest. I'm passionate about technique-driven work — particularly representational art — though any work of art requiring an elevated level of skill fascinates me. There's a quiet movement afoot — a new 21st-century Renaissance is beginning to take hold. TM: How will this fair differ from the other fairs located in the hotels? SC: Apart from the type of work we aim to show, the layout of the fair at the Shelborne is exceptional. The booths at Technique Art Fair are set up in the El Dorado Ballroom on the lobby level, which creates a traditional fair experience and makes for easy navigation. We're also activating the Continental and rooms on the mezzanine level with programming. Steps away, on the hotel premises, is The Sarsaparilla Club, which is magnificent. e re working on the details now for a series of events there, including art brunches. Lastly, the location of the fair is ideal — 18th and Collins Avenue, three blocks from Art Basel, itself, and right in the epicenter of all things art on Miami Beach for that week. Contemporary art is, in many ways, so entranced by the conceptual that the actual work and technique involved in creating art have become secondary — tertiary even — to the obfuscated artist's statement. Happily, I sense a seismic shift is underway. TM: Why do you feel it’s important/necessary for a gallery or artist to show in a fair such as this?
TM: What other fairs have inspired you? SC: I've been inspired by a great many fairs. The reason we're doing this is not because of what we've seen, but because of what we haven't seen — a concentration on technique-driven, representational art.
TM: How would you describe the state of the arts scene in Miami? SC: It's a very exciting time. There's a hunger for serious programming, lectures, films, exhibitions ... e re not uite where we need to be, but we re making great strides. I would like to see "Vigee Le Brun: Woman Artist in Revolutionary France" at the PAMM. TM: Conde Contemporary represents an impressive roster of artists who are specialists in contemporary Cuban art. Which ones will be exhibiting at this fair? SC: Darian Rodriguez Mederos, Andres Conde, Luis Enrique Toledo del Rio, Enrique Toledo, Natasha Kertes, Anthony Ardavin, Luis Rodriguez NOA, and Griselle Gaudnik. Technique (www.techniqueartfair.com) opens on November 29th with a Collector's Preview from 12 - 4 p.m., immediately followed by a VIP Press Preview from 4 - 9 p.m. The fair runs through December 4th, with programming to be announced at Shelborne Wyndham Grand South Beach, 1801 Collins Ave, Miami Beach. www.shelbornewyndhamgrand.com TM
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Jamie Lipman & Mandy Diaz
Javier Pastrana, Lisa Danielson, & Monica Charvet
Brett Fiedman, Iris Green, & Michal Shashua
Guests
Alex Courson, Jordan Fortgang, & Marcela Lombana
Andre Lira, Lily White, & Diego Correia
Ana Pedreguera & Erica Saylor
ELV GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION
Barbara Hernandez & Gracy De Leca
Credit: World Red Eye
Harriet Booth & Hannah Field
Shivani Josha & Diana Bartommeu
Shayna Sirkin, Gil Ribak, & Barbara Breslow
Bianca Szklaruk & Emily Edenburg
Thierry Adam, Jean Marc Benichou, Katy Brami, Victoria Benichou, & Anthony Bismuth
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LOVE FEST The most exclusive Pro-Am Tennis Event in the World
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oin Sir Richard Branson on his private island — Necker Island — for the Necker Cup, which will take place November 14 - 19, 2016. Presented by Manuka Doctor, the Necker Cup is the most exclusive pro-am tennis event in the world. Throughout the competition, guests will get a chance to mix and mingle with Sir ichard ranson in the stunning reat ouse on the island’s highest point. They will also have a chance to spot 2016 celebrity entertainer Robin Thicke and special guest Mike Tyson around the island. The event is a six-day five-night, all-inclusive world-class pro-am tennis competition where sixteen legendary ATP/ WTA-tour players/legends are paired up with sixteen amateur teams of all levels. A handicapped-scoring format makes it competitive for every player. Teams consist of one pro and up to two amateurs. Amateurs play with ATP/WTA pros and legends like Stefan Edberg, Mike Bryan, Marion Bartoli, Daniela Hantuchova, Todd Martin, and more. Teams compete to win their brackets and earn a chance to play in the Necker Cup Finals to be held on November 19, before the charity tennis exhibition. Situated in the British Virgin Islands, Necker Island provides a beautiful backdrop for this six-day, all-inclusive event. Necker Island is Sir Richard Branson’s home and
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favorite hideaway. e first purchased the island in 1 78, and it opened as a private, luxury retreat in 1984. Necker Island is now part of Virgin Limited Edition, Sir Richard’s portfolio of unique retreats. There is a 60-person staff on the island, dedicated to guests’ every need — plus more than 200 flamingos who are all part of the ecker family. layers and guests can kick back in the luxurious surroundings, relaxing under a picturesque Caribbean palapa, enjoying beach activities and the vacation of a lifetime. Participants may also have fun in other typical Necker Island activities like paddle boarding, sail-boat races, kite boarding — Sir Richard’s favorite — wake boarding, snorkeling, massage therapy, beach tennis, and entertaining parties. And it’s all for a good cause. Organized by the experienced staff at Premier Tennis, the event offers a unique experience that has raised over 2 million for designated beneficiaries. portion of event profits and 100 of all auction proceeds go to Virgin Unite, The National Tennis Foundation, and other leading ATP-player 501 (c)(3) charities. On the final night, after the T layer’s xhibition, the enjoyable nd-of-the- orld wards inner, auction, and party takes place. Guests can relax, grab a drink, and make a difference in the world by bidding on the exclusive tennis travel experiences and select items. TM
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Cramim Resort & Spa, Jerusalem.
HOLY UPGRADE Bucket list travel adventures to Israel are the latest trend among the elite. By Leah Stern
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hat would you expect a luxury holiday package to Israel to look like? What if you had half-a-million dollars to spend on it? One family of eight recently had to face that fortunate conundrum in planning their 12-day, no-expense-spared visit to the Holy Land. With that kind of budget, they were able to avoid the arduous 4-hour drive from Tel Aviv to Eilat for a 24-hour visit to the popular
Photo provided by Tova Wald.
Private helicopter tours.
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ed Sea destination, via their very own fleet of personal helicopters. Time, after all, is the most precious commodity when money is no object. It also helps when your appointed pilot is a retired Israeli Air Force General — with 13,000 flying hours under his belt — and your personal tour guide is a geopolitical expert and the highest-ranking female colonel to ever serve in the Israel Defense Forces. When you think of luxury travel, Israel isn’t necessarily the first country to come to mind. ntil about five years ago, the wealthy jet-set crowd opted for other Middle Eastern locations where the service standards were of higher par and accessibility to five-star accommodations were plenty. Now, more elite travelers are choosing Israel, due to an emergence of bouti ue travel firms, scores of celebrity chef-owned restaurants, and an influx of srael’s newest line of lavish hotels. Yet, traveling in luxury is not just about food and accommodations, but rather the ability to gain access to the inaccessible. Bespoke itineraries, if orchestrated properly, leave an indelible imprint on mind and heart alike. Elite travel is, in fact, all about experiencing that which you will carry with you for a lifetime. “Its all about knowing the right people,” says Hannah Blustin, founder of Pomegranate Travel. “We meet our suppliers face-toface and put lots of effort and investment to quality control everything ourselves. Also, in order to provide a premium service, you, yourself, have to experience it first.”
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Off-road adventures.
lustin knows firsthand what the ultimate romantic getaway looks like. One newlywed couple recently chose to travel to Israel to commemorate their burgeoning love affair. It started with an evening under the stars at a pop-up desert camp overlooking the Mitzpeh Ramon Crater in the Negev. Their campsite came complete with a professional telescope, a feather-down mattress, and working showers and toilets. Their dinner plans included a chauffeured, off-road jeep tour to the nearby Jordanian border, where they crossed into Little Petra — a
UNESCO Heritage Site, usually shut down at night. They had the natural treasure all to themselves with a five-course candlelit meal prepared by top chefs. Tova ald, known as the first mother of luxury travel in Israel, also helps travelers gain elite access. One of her most well-known abilities is to close down holy sites and religious locations at odd hours for her clients. Wald says, “Today's travelers realize that it's not how much you see when you're traveling, it's the depth of the experience that truly elevates one's travel adventure to that of an exquisite memory.” Aside from the itinerary, where you hang your hat is equally as important. In Israel, up until recently, the only options were household names like the Hilton or Sheraton. But now, independent high-end boutique hotels are setting up shop. Some of Israel’s latest and greatest places to stay include the Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem, the Cramim Resort and Spa in the Judean Hills, Norman Tel Aviv, Ritz-Carlton in Herzliya, the Efendi in Acre, the Scots in Tiberias, and the Beresheet — a desert hotel and spa in Mitzpeh Ramon, considered one of the finest hotels in srael by international standards. Israel has also emerged as a luxury destination mainly because of its booming foodie scene. Though there are no ichelin-star restaurants in the country, an influx of celebrity chefs has transformed Tel Aviv into a culinary capital. And you better believe that V.I.P.s spending time in the country will be joined by these chefs while visiting the chefs' restaurants for some inside tips on how to perfect their recipes. Most of the top restaurants are in Tel Aviv and include North Abraxas, Tapas1Haam, Toto, Santa Katerina, Topolopompo Delida, Yaffo Tel Aviv, Messa, Herbert Samuel, Raphael, Zepra, Popina, Manta Ray, Hamizlala, Catit, Oasis, Taizu, and HaBasta. So, whether you’re touring Israel from the air on your private chopper or rappelling down the side of a 200-millionyear-old crater in the desert, there is something for every curious wanderluster, though lounging beachside and gazing at the Mediterranean is still always an option. Yet, no matter how you enjoy the country’s scenic backdrop of mountains, deserts, and the sea, what will make your trip most memorable is the myriad of different people you’ll meet along your journey. Though diverse in culture, race, and religions, Israelis are singularly known to be some of the warmest and most welcoming in the world. TM
“It’s the depth of the experience that truly elevates one’s travel adventure to that of an exquisite memory.”
Beresheet Hotel - Mitzpe Ramon.
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DESTINATION ISRAEL Here are our picks for must-see places on your check list, memorable restaurants to experience and top of the line hotel accommodations to make your next visit to Israel unforgettable. Hot air balloon rides over the desert.
JERUSALEM Where to Stay: Cramim Resort & Spa - www.isrotel.com/cramim The King David - www.danhotels.com Mamilla Hotel - www.mamillahotel.com Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem - www.waldorfastoria.com The American Colony - www.americancolony.com Where to Eat: Machne Yehuda Mona Mamilla Rooftop Chakra 1868 Eucalyptus Angelica Tuoro Cielo Gabriel What to see: Church of the Holy Sepulchre The Western Wall Tower of David Al Aqsa Mosque Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum Machne Yehuda Market The Israel Museum Mount of Olives TEL AVIV
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Where to Stay: Norman Tel Aviv - www.thenorman.com otel ontefiore - www.hotelmontefiore.co.il The Rothschild Hotel - www.the-rothschild-hotel.com Dan Tel Aviv - www.danhotels.com Ritz Carlton Herzliya - www.ritzcarlton.com
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Where to Eat: Messa Herbert Samuel Raphael Taizu Oasis North Abraxas NG Pronto Mul Yam otel ontefiore estaurant
What to See: Tel Aviv Museum of Art Yarkon Park Tel Aviv Promenade Shenken Street Neve Tzedek Carmel Market Bauhaus Center Down South Where to Stay: Beresheet Hotel - Mitzpe Ramon - www.isrotel.com/beresheet Where to Eat: Pack a lunch or have one catered! What to See: Ramon Crater Ein Advdat National Park Nabatean Avdat Acropolis Up North Where to Stay: Elma Arts Complex Luxury Hotel – Zichron Ya’akov - www.elma-hotel.com Efendi Boutique Hotel – Acre - www.efendi-hotel.com The Scots Hotel – Tiberius - www.scotshotels.co.il Where to Eat: Uri Buri – Acre Tishbi Winery – Neve Tzedek What to See: Sea of Galilee Bahai Gardens Mount Hermon The Hula Valley The Old Acre Market Rosh HaNikra Grottoes.
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ESCAPE to NATURE The sense of being surrounded by nature is the ultimate luxury of all. From the swaying of palm fronds to the whisper of the sea, a memorable escape awaits in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
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aidback raw luxury is the first impression you get upon arriving at the ahekal each esort in laya de Carmen, exico. The open-air, tikistyle lobby is surrounded by perfectly manicured tropical landscaping that guides you through the hand-laid, stone walkways from point a to point b. hile the common areas are not air-conditioned, the fresh ocean breeze serves as a reminder that your vacation has indeed begun, and it’s time to trade in the hustle for the hammock. t this point, all anxieties are whisked away by the warm Caribbean air swirling through the lobby, as the whicker lanterns sway from the rustic wood dome overhead. estled between the iviera aya and the beaches of laya del Carmen is a haven of peace and tran uility where simplicity reins. anoramic views of the ocean from the private terrace of our bungalow penthouse villa made it difficult to leave our temporary home-away-from-home to explore the resort. The laid-back décor seen throughout the resort is reinforced by the presence of nature in detail after detail — from the understated elegance of the guest rooms to the touches of ayan culture in the serenity spa. hen it came time for lunch, we ventured down to as Olas, one of the poolside restaurants overlooking the beach. Some of their specialties include a variety of fresh ceviche dishes that were perfect for a hot afternoon, signature guacamole with fresh-baked tortilla chips, mojitos on ice, and the sound of crashing waves in the background.
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The ahekal staff is keen on helping you enjoy every minute of your stay to the fullest, which for us included an afternoon of snorkeling in a nearby cenote with oman, the resort’s certified diving instructor. hile originally from ermany, oman has lived in laya del Carmen for over 10 years and almost considers himself a local. arbara, the dive-shop manager — also a transplant from oston — was extra kind in preparing a picnic for our outing to the ayan wilderness. ocated in the iviera aya, our trip to the cenote — natural, underwater cave systems of crystal-clear fresh waters — made for an unforgettable and educational afternoon in the jungle among the ayan gods. fter a day of activities and water sports, we made our way to the resort spa to begin unwinding for the evening. The serenity of the spa — with the copal incense burning in the background and the softly lit spaces — was instantly calming the moment we stepped foot inside the recently renovated, yet original, structure. The visit to the spa was reminiscent of being in a sacred sanctuary, a place of healing for mind, body,
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and spirit. This sense of wholeness could easily become a ritual. ust the name alone — uego estaurante y Cantina ( fuego translation is fire) — was a sign that dinner would be an unforgettable experience, and it was. ocated right on the beach, uego is an open-air, chic, yet relaxed, dining experience to tantalize all your senses. The luxury of dining just steps from the ocean — with dim lights swaying from the overhead wicker lanterns and the scent of wood burning from the brick ovens — was only the beginning. ven the dishes bring you back to nature through their rustic presentations — some dishes are served on wood or marble slabs, balanced with the savory flavors of a gourmet experience. nterestingly enough, this open-air restaurant, surrounded by nature, also houses an open-air kitchen where aromas from the kitchen perfume the dining room in the most delightful way. The personalized, hand-made, ceramic wall pla ue placed at the entrance of our villa — as a uni ue parting gift from ahekal to each guest — serves as a physical reminder of an unforgettable trip. TM
“Being surrounded by nature is the ultimate luxury.”
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WATERMELON GRAPEFRUIT CEVICHE
PARDON MY PARISIAN True to their roots, in-house mixologist at Thierry’s Catering and Event Design shares two suggestions for the perfect cocktail - as expected with a French twist.
The refreshing taste of a favorite appetizer. by Thierry Isambert
Ceviche is a popular Latin American dish that uses a citrus marinade to cook raw seafood. In this version, some of the best ingredients come together to create a tart and tangy taste sensation. 8 oz. watermelon juice 4 oz. lime juice 18 shrimp (raw size 71/90, tail off) partially blanched ½ cup grapefruit, supremed, diced ½ cup choclo (also referred to as Peruvian corn or Cuzco corn) 1.5 oz. micro sea beans ¼ cup red pepper ¼ cup red onion
ASSEMBLY In a mixing bowl, marinate the shrimp for 30 minutes with lime juice in refrigerator or on ice. Prior to serving, add remaining ingredients and seasoning with salt and pepper. Control acidity by adding small amounts of ice until desired taste. Keep refrigerated and on ice at all times. Garnish with pomegranate seeds at the last minute before serving.
CHEF THIERRY ISAMBERT From the Champagne region of France, Thierry Isambert of Thierry’s Catering and Event Design received his training from L’ École Hôtelière Poligny and was awarded the prestigious “Mérite de Agricole” medal from the Ministry of France.
Like its inspiration, the French 75, sparkling cocktail hits with excellent accuracy and plenty of sophistication. INGREDIENTS: .5 oz. St. Germain liqueur .5 oz. lavender syrup .5 oz. gin sparkling wine ASSEMBLY: Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass and fine strain into a Champagne flute. Use lemon Puck, express oils and discard. Garnish with a lemon spiral.
PROVENÇAL SOUR Like the romance of the lavender fields, this cocktail is soft and succulent all at once.
INGREDIENTS: .75 oz. lemon 1 oz. lavender syrup 1.75 oz. bourbon whiskey 1 egg white
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ASSEMBLY: Dry Shake all ingredients, add ice and re-shake and strain over new ice into a rocks glass. Use Lemon Puck, express oils and discard. Garnish with lavender flowers.
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FINE VINES Spain’s top wineries use old vines, limited yields, and high-quality winemaking procedures to make the country’s best wines. By Irene Moore
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n the past few years, a handful of Spain’s wine regions have catapulted to international recognition for producing wines rated 5 or higher by critics. Spanish wine regions are split into a number of appellations called enominaci ns de Origen ( .O.), ensuring that the wine is certified by a regulatory board and that it complies with high uality standards. On Spain’s northern plateau, in the community of Castilla y e n, the ibero del uero .O. is producing refined wines that are among Spain’s greatest reds — deeply concentrated, fleshy, ripe, and structured. n a small region in the northwestern corner of Castilla y e n, the remote
2011 Dominio de Pingus, Ribero del Duero ominio de ingus is one of Spain’s most exclusive wines. ecause of its inaccessibility, it is considered to be a cult wine — a wine for which dedicated groups will pay large sums of money. The annual production of ingus is typically less than 500 cases. The wine comes from a small vineyard planted with 70-year-old vines that have never been fertilized or treated with pesticides. The vineyard’s terroir is sandy and chalky, which means the vines have to struggle to survive, resulting in the production of small uantities of very highuality wine. uby purple in color, this voluptuous wine offers an opulence of fruit — dark currants, dried plums, and berries. t is big and powerful in the mouth with a flavor of dried fruit, black cherry, and toasted oak. The finish is rich and very long. Critics rate the wine at 5 points. verage price, 87 .
2013 Descendientes de J. Palacios, La Faraona, Bierzo fter the praise for riorat’s ’ rmita, lvaro alacios remained intrigued by a lesserknown wine region he felt had great potential — ierzo in orthwestern Spain. n 1 8, lvaro and his nephew, icardo erez, created a tiny domaine in Corullo and named it for lvaro’s father. Their vision was to make great wines from old vines with an average age of 5 years. On the nose, a araona has notes of violets, lavender, crushed rocks, and forest floor. n the mouth, it has ripe fruit flavors and smoky oak notes, with minerality making it fresh. The long finish shows the many nuances of this exceptional wine. Critics score the wine at 8. 1,000. 124
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ierzo .O. was unknown in the international wine market until recently. t is now one of the country’s rising stars, producing one of Spain’s most in-demand red wines. n northeastern Spain in Catalonia, the riorat .O. . is known for its dark, inky reds. (The .O. . wine category is only conferred to those wine regions that have adhered to high standards of uality during a long and sustained period of time.) riorat has recently emerged on the international scene with a proven track record of consistently high- uality wines. ere are our picks for the best wines from these noted regions TM
2013 Alvaro Palacios L’Ermita, Priorat lvaro alacios is recognized as one of Spain’s most talented and visionary winemakers. alacios’ ’ rmita is widely considered to be one of the most important Spanish wines of the modern era and is one of the most prized and most expensive wines in Spain. ’ rmita wine made alacios the superstar of the region, helping to bring him international fame. n 1 , he discovered what is now regarded to be the crown jewel of riorat, a precipitous hillside vineyard that was planted between 1 10 and 1 with old-vine arnacha grapes. On the nose, this bright, ruby-red single-varietal wine has black fruit and floral notes. n the mouth, red fruit notes are accompanied by notes of minerality, graphite, and ripe tannins, ending with a long and impressive finish. Critics have rated the 201 vintage as the best available among Spanish wines and reviewed it at 100 points. 700.
2003 Bodegas Hermanos Sastre Pesus, Ribero del Duero olumes are very small and prices very expensive for this in-demand red wine. Only 1,500 bottles are made in the years in which the best vintages are obtained. roduced from some over-80-year-old vines on the slopes of the uero iver, it is among the top ten most highly rated ibera del uero wines. t is made from Tempranillo grapes, with a small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon and erlot. t has a deep ruby color with a complex nose of stones, black currants, and dry herbs. n the mouth, its dense texture has layers of black fruit, berries with oak, meaty and smoky notes, with a structure very high in tannins. Critics score the wine at 8. 50.
2007 Vega Sicilia Unico Gran Riserva, Ribero del Duero There is a waiting list in Spain for this wine. ega Sicilia usually holds its nico vintages 10 years before releasing them, but the 2007 ran eserva was recently released as drinkable now by managing director ablo lvarez. roduced from mostly Tempranillo grapes with small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon, erlot, and albec, it has an intense ripe cherry color. t is elegant, silky, complex, and refined. On the nose, it has hints of wood and touches of hazelnut from the oxidation of years in the cask. n the mouth, it tastes of old, but clean, oak with dry tannins and a long finish. Critics have scored this vintage at 5. 250.
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A Toast To Tuscany Palm Beach residents Bob and Gudrun Cuillo bask in a mutual love of wine at their Italian wineries.
Linda Levy Goldberg, James Murphy, Soraya Rivera-Moya, Matteo Cima & Roberto Carattini
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Master Sommelier at The Breakers in Palm Beach Virginia Philip Wine Shop & Academy, West Palm Beach 2012 James Beard Award Nominee
Aleksander Alembert & Katiuska Carrasco
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ob and Gudrun Cuillo, residents of Palm Beach, are known for their classic style, friendly approachability, and mutual passion for both food and wine. The owners of Amici Market in Palm Beach are also proprietors of wineries Casalvento and Livernano in Radda in Chianti, Italy. Located in the heart of Tuscany, both wineries demonstrate the beauty of the classic Sangiovese grape, as well as the nontraditional varieties of cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Bob, a former car dealer entrepreneur, is of Italian descent. He grew up in the Bronx, New York. Gudrun is a native of Austria. The pair met in Palm Beach in 1997 and later married in 2002. I sat down with Bob and Gudrun to discuss the success of the winery and their wines. VP: What came first — the winery or the marriage? GC: The marriage. VP: How did each of you become interested in the wine business? BC: I have been a member of the Chaine des Rotisseurs for over 40 years and was the Bailli of the Chaine des Rotisseurs East Coast/Caribbean for over 20 years. I have been collecting wine for over 40 years and have a passion for wine. As a child of two Italian immigrants, I promised my parents that if I made it from “rags to riches,” I would buy property in Italy. Starting the winery was a way of going back to my roots. GC: The property in Radda in Chianti was purchased in 1997. It was just a house at first. While in the process of restoring the home, we received a call from an attorney in Florence. He basically told us we had rights to 7.5 hectares (one hectare = 2.47 acres) of our land that had the rights to the appellation of Chianti Classico. Those rights were grandfathered in. He said that he had a buyer who would buy that portion of our land. We immediately said no. We knew at that moment that we were going to make our own wine. VP: Did either of you have previous winemaking or vineyard experience? BC: My father and I would make our own wine behind our house in Brooklyn. 126
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GC: I grew up in Austria. We all make our own wine in our cellars! My parents actually owned a brewery south of Styria. My grandparents built wine cellars. It came naturally. VP: What was the most difficult obstacle to overcome? GC: The language barrier — trying to learn Italian in six months. We had permits that had to be approved and land to convert into plantable vineyards. (VP: As a matter of reference, it takes three years, at a minimum, for new vines to produce fruit worth making into wine.) BC: I wanted to make a wine that was not just good, but the best. VP: When did you purchase Livernano, and how did that opportunity come up? GC: Casalvento had never actually made wine before. So nobody knew us. Bob thought we ought to look for an opportunity to purchase an existing winery. By pure luck, a neighboring estate that actually borders Casalvento was for sale. That property was Livernano. We purchased it in 2002. Liverano is a 1,500-year-old borgo (hamlet). BC: Tuscany only allows you to use or renovate existing buildings. We built a state-of-the-art wine cellar — allowing gravity flow — three stories high. We used only local tradesmen and utilized stones, gravel, and building materials to make the façade of Casalvento. VP: Was Livernano already producing wines of reputable quality? GC: Yes. It was a very small winery, only producing 12,000 bottles, but the ratings were high. VP: When did you feel like you really had a success on your hands? GC: When we were voted by Wine & Spirits Magazine as one of the “Best 100 Wines” made in the world and “Best Chianti.” Decanter magazine awarded us “Best Winery to Visit” while in Tuscany. VP: Who creates the labels? BC: I found an ancient Estruscan coin from 300 BC while walking through the grounds at Casalvento. I had the coin cleaned up. We replicated that coin for the label of Janus, our super Tuscan blend.
GC: I do all of the blending of the wines. While I did not go to formal school or training to do this, I made a point of learning as much as I could. It was my business, and I needed to learn every facet of the job — including wine sales. Whatever God gives us — whether fruit or vegetables — we make something out of it. I am excited that our wines will be labeled as “organic,” beginning with the 2015 vintage. We do all organic farming and have our own vegetable garden, too. We are also growing our own truffles, and make grappa, olive oil, and jams. BC: And we make our own honey. GC and BC: Our motto is: “Life is too short to drink bad wine.” We believe in living our lives in this way. The wines are featured at the American Embassy in Italy, first class service on Lufthansa Airlines, boutique wine shops such as Amici Market in Palm Beach, Virginia Philip Wine Shop & Academy in West Palm Beach, and top restaurants: The Breakers in Palm Beach; Lowes Hotel, Miami Beach; Table 26 and Café Sapori, West Palm Beach; NYY and Sorrisi Restaurant at Seminole Casino, Coconut Creek; Vic & Angelo’s, Delray Beach; and more. Visit Bob and Gudrun in Tuscany, and share their passion. Or meet them at Fisher Island when they pull up in their yacht, Livernano. Livernano is also available for private cruises. (Editor’s Note: Virginia Philip and Gudrun Cuillo will be introducing a low calorie wine — Livernano Lo Cal Chardonnay, Rosé and Tuscan Red. The wines will be available in December at Virginia Philip Wine Shop & Academy and Amici Market. They are looking to expand distribution to Miami and Fort Lauderdale.) fi
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Twelve Good Men Canali and Fisher Magazine along with James Murphy, Linda Levy Goldberg and Julie Todaro hosted the kickoff event for The Twelve Good Men of 2015 to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida at the Canali boutique at the Bal Harbour Shops. Luxury sipping rum from the Facundo Rum Collection was provided couresty of Bacardi. The Twelve Good Men is an annual fundrasier that fetes 12 outstanding men in the community and raises money for the charity. The luncheon is set for March 2015.
ROMANTIC Have Yourself a Merry Little Party Book your holiday party or special event at Tuyo, and let us create an experience that’s merry and bright. Our breathtaking views, stylish décor and award-winning cuisine lend an air of elegance to any occasion. Reserve now to ensure availability, and make the Tuyo experience yours today.
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contemporary american
A Toast To Tuscany Palm Beach residents Bob and Gudrun Cuillo bask in a mutual love of wine at their Italian wineries.
Linda Levy Goldberg, James Murphy, Soraya Rivera-Moya, Matteo Cima & Roberto Carattini
Virginia Philip • • •
Master Sommelier at The Breakers in Palm Beach Virginia Philip Wine Shop & Academy, West Palm Beach 2012 James Beard Award Nominee
Aleksander Alembert & Katiuska Carrasco
Scenic
by Virginia Philip
B
ob and Gudrun Cuillo, residents of Palm Beach, are known for their classic style, friendly approachability, and mutual passion for both food and wine. The owners of Amici Market in Palm Beach are also proprietors of wineries Casalvento and Livernano in Radda in Chianti, Italy. Located in the heart of Tuscany, both wineries demonstrate the beauty of the classic Sangiovese grape, as well as the nontraditional varieties of cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Bob, a former car dealer entrepreneur, is of Italian descent. He grew up in the Bronx, New York. Gudrun is a native of Austria. The pair met in Palm Beach in 1997 and later married in 2002. I sat down with Bob and Gudrun to discuss the success of the winery and their wines. VP: What came first — the winery or the marriage? GC: The marriage. VP: How did each of you become interested in the wine business? BC: I have been a member of the Chaine des Rotisseurs for over 40 years and was the Bailli of the Chaine des Rotisseurs East Coast/Caribbean for over 20 years. I have been collecting wine for over 40 years and have a passion for wine. As a child of two Italian immigrants, I promised my parents that if I made it from “rags to riches,” I would buy property in Italy. Starting the winery was a way of going back to my roots. GC: The property in Radda in Chianti was purchased in 1997. It was just a house at first. While in the process of restoring the home, we received a call from an attorney in Florence. He basically told us we had rights to 7.5 hectares (one hectare = 2.47 acres) of our land that had the rights to the appellation of Chianti Classico. Those rights were grandfathered in. He said that he had a buyer who would buy that portion of our land. We immediately said no. We knew at that moment that we were going to make our own wine. VP: Did either of you have previous winemaking or vineyard experience? BC: My father and I would make our own wine behind our house in Brooklyn. 94
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GC: I grew up in Austria. We all make our own wine in our cellars! My parents actually owned a brewery south of Styria. My grandparents built wine cellars. It came naturally. VP: What was the most difficult obstacle to overcome? GC: The language barrier — trying to learn Italian in six months. We had permits that had to be approved and land to convert into plantable vineyards. (VP: As a matter of reference, it takes three years, at a minimum, for new vines to produce fruit worth making into wine.) BC: I wanted to make a wine that was not just good, but the best. VP: When did you purchase Livernano, and how did that opportunity come up? GC: Casalvento had never actually made wine before. So nobody knew us. Bob thought we ought to look for an opportunity to purchase an existing winery. By pure luck, a neighboring estate that actually borders Casalvento was for sale. That property was Livernano. We purchased it in 2002. Liverano is a 1,500-year-old borgo (hamlet). BC: Tuscany only allows you to use or renovate existing buildings. We built a state-of-the-art wine cellar — allowing gravity flow — three stories high. We used only local tradesmen and utilized stones, gravel, and building materials to make the façade of Casalvento. VP: Was Livernano already producing wines of reputable quality? GC: Yes. It was a very small winery, only producing 12,000 bottles, but the ratings were high. VP: When did you feel like you really had a success on your hands? GC: When we were voted by Wine & Spirits Magazine as one of the “Best 100 Wines” made in the world and “Best Chianti.” Decanter magazine awarded us “Best Winery to Visit” while in Tuscany. VP: Who creates the labels? BC: I found an ancient Estruscan coin from 300 BC while walking through the grounds at Casalvento. I had the coin cleaned up. We replicated that coin for the label of Janus, our super Tuscan blend.
GC: I do all of the blending of the wines. While I did not go to formal school or training to do this, I made a point of learning as much as I could. It was my business, and I needed to learn every facet of the job — including wine sales. Whatever God gives us — whether fruit or vegetables — we make something out of it. I am excited that our wines will be labeled as “organic,” beginning with the 2015 vintage. We do all organic farming and have our own vegetable garden, too. We are also growing our own truffles, and make grappa, olive oil, and jams. BC: And we make our own honey. GC and BC: Our motto is: “Life is too short to drink bad wine.” We believe in living our lives in this way. The wines are featured at the American Embassy in Italy, first class service on Lufthansa Airlines, boutique wine shops such as Amici Market in Palm Beach, Virginia Philip Wine Shop & Academy in West Palm Beach, and top restaurants: The Breakers in Palm Beach; Lowes Hotel, Miami Beach; Table 26 and Café Sapori, West Palm Beach; NYY and Sorrisi Restaurant at Seminole Casino, Coconut Creek; Vic & Angelo’s, Delray Beach; and more. Visit Bob and Gudrun in Tuscany, and share their passion. Or meet them at Fisher Island when they pull up in their yacht, Livernano. Livernano is also available for private cruises. (Editor’s Note: Virginia Philip and Gudrun Cuillo will be introducing a low calorie wine — Livernano Lo Cal Chardonnay, Rosé and Tuscan Red. The wines will be available in December at Virginia Philip Wine Shop & Academy and Amici Market. They are looking to expand distribution to Miami and Fort Lauderdale.) fi
Paul De Maio & Guests
Twelve Good Men Canali and Fisher Magazine along with James Murphy, Linda Levy Goldberg and Julie Todaro hosted the kickoff event for The Twelve Good Men of 2015 to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida at the Canali boutique at the Bal Harbour Shops. Luxury sipping rum from the Facundo Rum Collection was provided couresty of Bacardi. The Twelve Good Men is an annual fundrasier that fetes 12 outstanding men in the community and raises money for the charity. The luncheon is set for March 2015.
ROMANTIC Have Yourself a Merry Little Party Book your holiday party or special event at Tuyo, and let us create an experience that’s merry and bright. Our breathtaking views, stylish décor and award-winning cuisine lend an air of elegance to any occasion. Reserve now to ensure availability, and make the Tuyo experience yours today.
Benedetta Di Persia & Giampiero Di Persia
Cheryl Milana & Pearl Baker Katz
Open Tuesdays - Saturdays
305.237.3200 www.tuyomiami.com
Tuyo
Book today for your party or private dining.
Minerva Arboleya & Silvio Sulichin
Matteo Cima, Robert Carattini & Paul De Maio
At the top of Miami Culinary Institute Miami Dade College • 415 N.E. Second Ave. • Downtown Miami Valet parking available
auto. travel tips on their website such as where to stay and what to do. For its first race, about 75,000 spectators showed up in Beijing. While the drivers are not yet the draw, big names, who have made investments in Formula E as team owners, have signed on to Formula E — including Sir Richard Branson and Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio. The E-teams have familiar names, too, like
Revved and Ready Formula E is racing electric cars in cities across the world, including a stop in March in Miami. It’s a whole new way to watch motorsports.
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“Many people think electric vehicles won’t work for them or will be too slow. People don’t know the truth, and we want to show everyone what electric cars can really do.”
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he cars purred around a temporary race track near Beijing’s iconic Olympic “Bird’s Nest” Stadium. In September 2014, motorsport history was made in China. This marked the successful completion of the world’s first-ever, fully electric single seater FIA Formula E Championship, and the buzz hasn’t died down since. “To see 20 fully-electric cars racing towards the first corner was a very special moment for me. It felt amazing,” recalls Alejandro Agag, chief executive officer of Formula E. While the Spaniard and veteran European Parliament politician, who also worked in both Formula One and GP2, has been mistaken for being the brain behind Formula E, he doesn’t take the credit. The idea for Formula E came from the FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile). “Two years ago, the FIA had a vision of creating a championship, which has racing, entertainment, and sustainability at its heart. It was their idea, but it was our job to make it real.” For the inaugural season, which continues through June 2015, ten teams are competing — each with two drivers — in city centers across the world. The races began in Beijing, and then headed to Malaysia in November. In December, Round 3 will be held in Punta del Este, Uruguay; in January, Round 4 makes
a stop in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Formula E kicks off its first U.S. stops in Miami for Round 5 in March and in Long Beach for Round 6 in April. Monte Carlo hosts Round 7, while Round 8 heads to Berlin, Germany, with the finale on a street circuit in London in June 2015. Miami fans can watch the FIA Formula E Championship on March 14, 2015, along an eight turn, 2.17km circuit around Biscayne Bay and the streets of the American Airlines Arena. For now, spectators can watch the race for free. For those who want a closer look, VIP and Premium seating can be purchased. “We really wanted Miami to be one of our cities because it’s a city that represents what we want to achieve. We like that it’s so dynamic and that’s it’s really showing how open it is to change for the future,” says Agag who mentions the appeal of the city because of its crossroads status to Latin America. He also reveals that the intention is for Miami to be a permanent stop on the Formula E circuit for “years to come.” Formula E differs from the well known Formula 1 and GP2 racing, not only because of the 100-percent electric cars going around the track, but also because of the race venues selected. “We race around city centers, not existing racetracks,” says Agag. Organizers hope that Formula E will become a draw to the cities in which they are racing, offering
Virgin Racing (Branson’s team), Audi Sport, Andretti, Renault, and Venturi — DiCaprio is co-founder of this team, which is based in Monaco. There’s also China Racing and Dragon Racing. For season one, each team is equipped with four Spark-Renault SRT_01E Formula E cars, two per driver. The massive battery pack that powers the race car weighs about 772 pounds, but can accelerate a car past 150 mph at top speeds. The duration of the batteries lasts between 25-30 minutes. Drivers then make a mandatory pitstop during the race in order to change cars. “In a perfect world, the series would use just one car. However, today’s current battery technology is not sufficiently advanced to allow a one-hour race at full speed without recharging,” explains Agag. They are now working with the world’s leading engineers from Formula One, IndyCar, NASCAR, Le Mans, and the world’s leading automotive road car developers, to dramatically accelerate the development of battery technology. Perhaps the welcoming of Formula E to city centers by mayors and officials is due to the calming whirr of the engines — the electric cars are quieter than typical gas-engine racers. The motor produces just 80 decibels, far more hushed than the 130 decibels F1 cars emit around the track. “That is a big advantage for us to be able to race in cities,” he says, and then tells a story about a recent stop in London where the city made them test the cars at night to see if anyone was disturbed. “They weren’t,” he beams. For season two, Formula E will become an “open championship,” allowing teams to design and develop their own cars — in accordance with the technical specifications set out by the FIA — and showcasing their electrical energy innovations in a competitive, racing environment. But there’s more than a push for electric motor car racing — Formula E organizers are trying to further the cause of electric vehicles in daily living. “We want Formula E to accelerate the early adoption of this
technology into everyday electric vehicles. In short, we want people to believe in electric cars. One of the biggest problems EVs face is image. Many people think electric vehicles won’t work for them or will be too slow. People don’t know the truth, and we want to show everyone what electric cars can really do.” Agag says that he hopes the Formula E schedule will eventually grow to 18 races, a much bigger docket than the 10 races that the series will visit this year. “We have two growth avenues for Formula E — geography and technology. Geographically, we would like to be racing all over the world. We have about 50 cities that have contacted us since Beijing. We won’t be able to race in all of them.” fi
The inaugural Formula E Beijing ePrix took place on Sept. 13, 2014. Top: Audi Sport ABT’s Lucas di Grassi won the Beijing race. Below: Qualcomm Formula E race car on display at the news conference in Miami.
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he cars purred around a temporary race track near Beijing’s iconic Olympic “Bird’s Nest” Stadium. In September 2014, motorsport history was made in China. This marked the successful completion of the world’s first-ever, fully electric single seater FIA Formula E Championship, and the buzz hasn’t died down since. “To see 20 fully-electric cars racing towards the first corner was a very special moment for me. It felt amazing,” recalls Alejandro Agag, chief executive officer of Formula E. While the Spaniard and veteran European Parliament politician, who also worked in both Formula One and GP2, has been mistaken for being the brain behind Formula E, he doesn’t take the credit. The idea for Formula E came from the FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile). “Two years ago, the FIA had a vision of creating a championship, which has racing, entertainment, and sustainability at its heart. It was their idea, but it was our job to make it real.” For the inaugural season, which continues through June 2015, ten teams are competing — each with two drivers — in city centers across the world. The races began in Beijing, and then headed to Malaysia in November. In December, Round 3 will be held in Punta del Este, Uruguay; in January, Round 4 makes
a stop in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Formula E kicks off its first U.S. stops in Miami for Round 5 in March and in Long Beach for Round 6 in April. Monte Carlo hosts Round 7, while Round 8 heads to Berlin, Germany, with the finale on a street circuit in London in June 2015. Miami fans can watch the FIA Formula E Championship on March 14, 2015, along an eight turn, 2.17km circuit around Biscayne Bay and the streets of the American Airlines Arena. For now, spectators can watch the race for free. For those who want a closer look, VIP and Premium seating can be purchased. “We really wanted Miami to be one of our cities because it’s a city that represents what we want to achieve. We like that it’s so dynamic and that’s it’s really showing how open it is to change for the future,” says Agag who mentions the appeal of the city because of its crossroads status to Latin America. He also reveals that the intention is for Miami to be a permanent stop on the Formula E circuit for “years to come.” Formula E differs from the well known Formula 1 and GP2 racing, not only because of the 100-percent electric cars going around the track, but also because of the race venues selected. “We race around city centers, not existing racetracks,” says Agag. Organizers hope that Formula E will become a draw to the cities in which they are racing, offering
Virgin Racing (Branson’s team), Audi Sport, Andretti, Renault, and Venturi — DiCaprio is co-founder of this team, which is based in Monaco. There’s also China Racing and Dragon Racing. For season one, each team is equipped with four Spark-Renault SRT_01E Formula E cars, two per driver. The massive battery pack that powers the race car weighs about 772 pounds, but can accelerate a car past 150 mph at top speeds. The duration of the batteries lasts between 25-30 minutes. Drivers then make a mandatory pitstop during the race in order to change cars. “In a perfect world, the series would use just one car. However, today’s current battery technology is not sufficiently advanced to allow a one-hour race at full speed without recharging,” explains Agag. They are now working with the world’s leading engineers from Formula One, IndyCar, NASCAR, Le Mans, and the world’s leading automotive road car developers, to dramatically accelerate the development of battery technology. Perhaps the welcoming of Formula E to city centers by mayors and officials is due to the calming whirr of the engines — the electric cars are quieter than typical gas-engine racers. The motor produces just 80 decibels, far more hushed than the 130 decibels F1 cars emit around the track. “That is a big advantage for us to be able to race in cities,” he says, and then tells a story about a recent stop in London where the city made them test the cars at night to see if anyone was disturbed. “They weren’t,” he beams. For season two, Formula E will become an “open championship,” allowing teams to design and develop their own cars — in accordance with the technical specifications set out by the FIA — and showcasing their electrical energy innovations in a competitive, racing environment. But there’s more than a push for electric motor car racing — Formula E organizers are trying to further the cause of electric vehicles in daily living. “We want Formula E to accelerate the early adoption of this
technology into everyday electric vehicles. In short, we want people to believe in electric cars. One of the biggest problems EVs face is image. Many people think electric vehicles won’t work for them or will be too slow. People don’t know the truth, and we want to show everyone what electric cars can really do.” Agag says that he hopes the Formula E schedule will eventually grow to 18 races, a much bigger docket than the 10 races that the series will visit this year. “We have two growth avenues for Formula E — geography and technology. Geographically, we would like to be racing all over the world. We have about 50 cities that have contacted us since Beijing. We won’t be able to race in all of them.” fi
The inaugural Formula E Beijing ePrix took place on Sept. 13, 2014. Top: Audi Sport ABT’s Lucas di Grassi won the Beijing race. Below: Qualcomm Formula E race car on display at the news conference in Miami.
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hroughout automotive history, no other manufacturer has as deep family roots than those of ugatti. ttore ugatti was the grandson of iovanni ugatti, a respected architect and sculptor in both metal and wood, who also expanded into tool making. e made his home on the outskirts of ilan, taly — one of the most notable places for craftsmanship. ttore’s father, Carlo, was an architect, engraver, cabinetmaker, painter, and sculptor. This lineage of skills supported ttore as he became interested in mechanics and was followed by his building of winning rand rix cars and luxury classics. Surviving orld ar , ugatti production declined and ultimately ceased. The ugatti name was resurrected, eventually becoming part of olkswagen, and the eyron model was commissioned as being the fastest road-going car ever built. t was the new ugatti Chiron — which made its world premiere at the 8 th 201 eneva nternational otor Show in arch — that’s turning heads as the replacement for the outgoing eyron models, who had been committed to a tenyear production run. hile both cars are named after famed ugatti racing drivers — ierre eyron and ouis Chiron, respectively — the differences start to unfold. ven at first view, the front end stares you down with its aggressive uad headlamps and business-like grillwork, then seduces your attention to the voluptuous side view. The exaggerated C-shaped curve that starts at the -pillar, then gracefully falls to the rear wheel before circling back to the front wheel, is obviously inspired by the famed ugatti Type 57SC tlantic — perhaps that C’ is an added homage to Chiron.’ The musthave two-tone color scheme softly embellishes Chiron’s compound curves. Once inside, the ugatti Chiron features minimalistic design, with dials and controls that are both futuristic and aesthetically proper. The gauge pod is accessorized with a carbon-fiber flatbottom steering wheel that matches the exposed
carbon-fiber dashboard trim. The final blending of the finest leather and metal trim is the perfect balance of elegance, function, and modernism. ike a fine wine, uality can portray the finest. ut design is what can set an interior apart and make it original. erhaps the digital displays inside the climate-control dials can be likened to the udi TT, but they are far more sophisticated on the ugatti. The digital readouts can easily be changed from climate controls to driving data — fluid temperatures, fuel, gear selection, and speed information. nd there are no clumsy infotainment centers to clutter your space. The company’s policy is that if customers have special wishes concerning colors or materials — which is rather the rule than the exception at ugatti — the designers and engineers will do everything in their power to take these re uests under consideration. f a customer specifies carbon neutral lcantara trim, or gold-plated adornments, ugatti will make it happen new carbon-fiber chassis has been developed for the Chiron that meets 1 ( e ans prototype racing) structural standards. hen married to the carbon-fiber outer-body panels, the result is the strongest street cockpit available, while retaining its alluring design features. Such overkill engineering features may seem meaningless until you realize the results of the whole package — power and speed. or power, ugatti took the outgoing eyron’s overly rambunctious, 8.0-liter 1 engine, massaged every part, and increased the power output to 1,480 horsepower in street trim. es, you are reading this correctly. That is perhaps 10 times the power output of an average small sedan. ike the eyron, the massive engine is mated to a fast-shifting seven-speed transmission. oad holding is controlled by full-time all-wheel drive and bespoke ichelin tires. or speed, ugatti has kindly limited you to 2 1 mph for tire durability in top speed power mode. nconfirmed whisperings of 285 unrestricted top speeds are obtainable, yet don’t take my word for it. There is also a handling mode — which limits you to 2 mph — with stability wings operating for better control at speed. There are only 500 Chirons destined to be built. f you are lucky, perhaps a special enhanced version might arrive with even more power and speed. es, there are other hyper-cars on the market, yet none are appointed with the grandeur that only ugatti can offer. The entry fee for the ugatti Chiron is 2. million, a car that can make you feel like you’re piloting your own jet and driving almost faster than the speed of sound. TM
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Celebrated designer and artist Camilla Franks is a name synonymous with Australian fashion. CAMILLA, her namesake line, is one of Australia’s most loved fashion labels. Her luxurious and unconventional creations have caused the CAMILLA line to rise to iconic status among the fashion and design set, worldwide. Franks’ gypsy spirit has made her the ultimate world traveller. “What a year of insanity it has been,” she says. “India, Morocco, Africa, China and Tibet, South America, and most recently, Wales and Scotland — and now the U.S.!” Her constant travelling provides her primary source of inspiration — each CAMILLA piece is infused with the adventure of Camilla’s travels. “The discovery of cultures, food, and artists fuels my creativity,” she says. “The current Jambo, Jambo! collection was inspired by my off-the-beaten-track experiences in Kenya and Morocco with some of the most remote tribes in the world, including Maasai, Pokot, Turkana, and Samburu.” Taking cues from Africa’s melting pot of colors and E MAASAI TRIB textiles, the collection fuses earthy hues, bold tartan prints, and neon bursts, beautifully — unified as a vibrant range of Africa’s color spectrum. “Spending time in Africa “I never travel without my electronic items. I always have with these tribes really my IPHONE and an solidified the meaning of IPAD PRO to sketch on.” belonging — we’re all born to connect,” Franks says. “It opened my eyes that everyone has a story, a talent, and a purpose. The sentiment of that inspires me tremendously,” she says. Here are the things that the global wanderer can’t leave home without: AKUBRA HAT: A classic Aussie bush hat with a wide brim that is worn in rural Australia.
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Her most unique item: “My ANTIQUE NATIVEAMERICAN ring that was once worn by a chief. I feel the power through the ring.” Sport Items: “My CAMILLA swimsuit to hit the beach."
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