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WE ARE PLEDGED TO THE LETTER AND SPIRIT OF THE U.S. POLICY FOR ACHIEVEMENT OF EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY THROUGHOUT THE NATION. WE ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT AN AFFIRMATIVE ADVERTISING AND MARKETING PROGRAM WHICH THERE ARE NO BARRIERS TO OBTAINING HOUSING BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, HANDICAP, FAMILIAL STATUS OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. THE SKETCHES, RENDERINGS, PICTURES AND ILLUSTRATIONS ARE PROPOSED ONLY AND THE DEVELOPER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, REVISE OR WITHDRAW ANY OR ALL OF THE SAME AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION WITHOUT NOTICE. THE RENDERINGS ILLUSTRATE AND DEPICT A LIFESTYLE, HOWEVER, AMENTIES, FEATURES AND SPEFICIATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL INFORMATION IS DEEMED RELIABLE BUT IS NOT GUARANTEED AND SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED. ALL REAL ESTATE ADVERTISED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO THE US FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING ACT OF 1968 WHICH MAKES IT ILLEGAL TO MAKE OR PUBLISH ANY ADVERTISEMENT THAT INDICATES ANY PREFERENCE, LIMITATION, OR DISCRIMINATION BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, HANDICAP, FAMILIAL STATUS, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY FOR MORE INFORMATION. ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DEVELOPER. FOR CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS, MAKE REFERENCE TO THIS BROCHURE AND TO THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTION 718.503, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO BE FURNISHED BY A DEVELOPER TO A BUYER OR LESSEE. THIS IS NOT AN OFFER FOR CONTRACT OR SALE IN THE STATES OF NY, NJ OR MASS. MARKETING & BRANDING BY TURNBERRY AND BRIDGER CONWAY

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ABOVE ALL Introducing Turnberry Ocean Club, the new standard in luxury, oceanfront, private club living. Designed by famed international architects Carlos Zapata and Robert Swedroe, the building is both modern and timeless, intelligent yet simple, with expansive views of the Atlantic Ocean and sparkling Miami skyline. Residents enjoy exclusive privileges at our 3-level Private Sky Club, including luxurious pools, spas, salons, fitness studios and private dining with the sweeping vistas you can only get 333 feet above sea level.

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20 WOMEN’S TRENDS: CHECKS, PLEASE Gingham makes a chequered comeback adorning just about everything for spring. 22

LOVE THIS: JUNGLE FEVER From exotic destinations as far away as South Africa and India to the runways of Paris, this season the monkey has joined the fashion ranks with this show- stopper from the LANVIN Spring 2015 runway collection. By Minerva Arboleya-Sulichin

24 MEN’S TRENDS: COME SAIL AWAY Whether dropping anchor along the Amalfi Coast or relaxing on deck closer to home, there are plenty of trend setting looks for sailing the seven seas. 26 BEAUTY: FRESH PICKED Spring’s beauty palette paintbox is filled with light and airy wisps of color that offer plenty of splash with a minimalist approach. 28

FITNESS: GET YOUR HEALTH ON! The top five, new fitness gadgets that will revolutionize well being. By Leah Stern

30 BOOKS: CHEF’S CHOICE Top chefs cook up a storm, so fire up the Kindle and get going. By Michelle F. Solomon 32 JEWELRY: OFF THE CUFF When is a shirt not just a shirt? When it’s adorned with cufflinks. 34 WATCH AMBASSADORS: EYE ON THE BALL Top tennis players coming to the Miami Open prove lucrative to watch brands. Who’s your favorite ambassador? 36

ARCHITECTURE: ABOVE THE CLOUDS Turnberry Ocean Club rises 54 stories into the air, but it’s the sky-high amenities that are making a splash.

feature well 38 COVER STORY: NAUTICAL MILES Yachting adventure on the high seas reflects a moment in the fashion sun. Photographed by David Benoliel 58

TREND REPORT: RUNWAY 2015 Latest runway looks tip to decades gone by and willowy wisps of what’s to come.

62 DESIGNER PROFILE: PERFECT MATCH Lacoste makes its presence known at the Miami Open. By Loni Frazita 64

HOME TRENDS: GEOMETRIC LINES Points, lines and planes present a starkly sleek foundation for home accessories that become an equation for perfection.

66 INTERIORS: EARNING THEIR STRIPES There’s a room Renaissance happening, but there’s a secret to statement- making stripes. By Kelley Atherton

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REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO: BUILDING BOOM Luxury building is on the rise again in Miami Beach from the Oceana Bal Harbour to Three Hundred Collins, what’s booming. By Michelle F. Solomon and Irene Moore.

REAL ESTATE HOME SHOWCASE: OLD WORLD OPULENCE Mediterranean style mansion Villa Katerina on Miami Beach’s Pinetree Drive exudes elegance and refinement.

ART: SHIFTING SOUTH Lower East Side Manhattan museum shifts to Miami with a sister gallery in Wynwood.

86 CULTURE/PERFORMANCE: FANCY FOOTWORK Flamenco Festival Miami brings Spain’s most adored ambassador to the Arsht Center. By Michelle F. Solomon

BIG SCREEN: FAIRY TALE FASHION Flip through the storybook of costume designer Sandy Powell’s vision of Disney’s eye-catching Cinderella.

EQUESTRIAN: BATTLE ON THE BEACH Miami Beach is selected to host the world’s foremost equestrian show- jumping series in April.

CENTENNIAL: THROUGH THE YEARS Miami Beach turns 100 and its cause for celebration. By James Cubby with Miami Beach city historian Seth H. Bramson.

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Victor Hotel, one of the ultimate, original Art Deco hotels in Miami Beach.

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TRAVEL: SECRET PARADISE Qasar al Sarab in the Middle Eastern desert’s Empty Quarter is one mirage not to be missed. By Hope Gainer

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TRAVEL: TRUFFLE TRAIL At Florence’s Il Salviatino, truffle hunting is just one of the many splendid things. By Michelle F. Solomon

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AUTOMATIVE: DREAM MACHINE The new 918 Spyder is the gene pool for Porsche sports cars of the future. By Richard Kollins

108 THIERRY’S TIDBITS: CHILLED BEAT RAVIOLIA Stracciatelli cheese sandwiched in between beets creates a colorful, artful pasta-free ravioli. By Thierry Isambert SPRING 2015 10/03/15 20:02

On the Cover Caftan by ROBERTO CAVALLI, available at Neiman Marcus, Bal Harbour. Jarama Choker by PAULA MENDOZA. Doll sphere ring by ARME DE L’AMOUR. Model Kristina Peric, Elite Model. Location: Ocean voyage on No Bada Bees 127’ yacht, Fort Lauderdale.

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SOCIAL SCENE Good times with Vacheron Constantin at the Pérez Art Museum, Miami.

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CORK DIARIES Spain’s Vejer de la Frontera is the perfect place to sip and savor Sherry. By Virginia Philip

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YACHTING: SEA ESCAPE Fort Lauderdale commercial developer Kimberlie Scutti creates a yacht that suits her lifestyle.

112 FANFARE: From Ferrari races to classic rockers The Who, where to go and what to do.

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LAST WORD: CHARLOTTE’S WEB The CEO and creative director of Charlotte Olympia gets ready for a family vacation in Rio.

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Publisher & CEO Silvio Sulichin

Managing Editor Michelle F. Solomon

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Copy Editor Carol Ballent Contributing Fashion Editor Genevieve de Castille Editorial Assistant Camila Straschnoy Marketing Manager Leoni Pearl

Contributing Writers Kelley Atherton, Francine Birbragher, Hunter Braithwaite, Bonnie Clearwater, Ina Cordle, James Cubby, Loni Frazita, Hope Gainer, Katherine Hinds, Thierry Isambert, Richard Kollins, Irene Moore, Ruth Peltason, Virginia Philip, Leah Stern, William George Shuster, Richard Westlund Public Relations ASI Marketing www.asi-mkt.com Advertising and all other inquiries should be directed to sales@trillionairemag.com or (212) 925-3408. www.trillionairemag.com

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otorious as the playground for the jet set since back in the heyday of the “Rat Pack,” Miami continues to attract the crème-dela-crème from around the globe. Millionaires, billionaires, and soon TRILLIONAIREs flock to the Magic City in search of le bon vivant. Luxury living, fine dining, nightlife, and shopping that rivals Madison Avenue is what continues to attract the wealthiest connoisseurs, far and wide, to Miami. In this issue of TRILLIONAIRE, we take to the high seas for an Atlantic voyage while shooting our cover story with French photographer David Benoliel and the Fort Lauderdale coastline as our backdrop. Turn to page 38, Nautical Miles, for the full story aboard a 127’ floating penthouse — blue skies and top designer labels as protagonists. Over the years, the luxury high-rises up and down the coastline have contributed to much of the fascination with Miami — along with the weather and beaches, of course. In this issue, TRILLIONAIRE gives you our Top Picks in new real estate developments and the amenities that attract the well-heeled to their showrooms. For the full stories, turn to Above the Clouds, page 36, and Building Boom, page 70, to read what all the hype’s about. We celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of Miami Beach with a retrospect of the decades gone by and the milestones that marked each era in Through the Years on page 94. Yet another reason to celebrate is the arrival of the Longines Global Champions Tour to Miami Beach in April, bringing with it champion riders for the 2015 series kick-off. All this, plus arts, culture, fashion, design, dance, theater, travel and much, much more in this issue of TRILLIONAIRE. As always, we welcome your comments and suggestions at www.trillionairemag.com. Cheers!

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1. Gingham printed dress from the Spring/Summer 2015 Collection by TSUMORI CHISATO. 2. Granita Swarovski Crystal Checkered Choker by OSCAR DE LA RENTA, $595, available at OSCAR DE LA RENTA Boutiques. 3. Mixed-Plaid Infinity scarf by TORY BURCH, $175, available at Tory Burch boutiques. 4. Faille wide belt by DEREK LAM, $200, available at Derek Lam boutiques.

5. One piece swimsuit by Karla Colletto, $294, available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Bal Harbour. 6. Graphic print Dauphine Sicily bag by DOLCE & GABBANA. $2,395, available at Dolce & Gabbana boutiques. 7. Gingham taffeta slingbacks by MIU MIU. $595, available at MiuMiu boutiques.

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SHOP 3LLIONAIRE. The signature of femininity, French couturier Christian Dior offers women the freshness of a floral bouquet in this season’s Lady Dior Bag. The white leather lambskin serves as the blank canvas for delicately embroidered flowers in vivid tones and sequin detail, while silver-toned DIOR letter charms adorn the handle. Spring has sprung at Lady Dior! DIOR 19555 Biscayne Boulevard Miami, Florida 33180 305.792.1035 www.dior.com Embroidered lambskin Lady Dior bag by DIOR. $4,300. Available at Dior Boutiques Nationwide 1 800 929 Dior.

With only five boutiques in the United States, the VACHERON CONSTANTIN Miami Design District boutique is the first boutique in Florida for the Geneva based watchmaker with over 260 years of pedigree. Other U.S. boutiques are located in New York, Las Vegas, Costa Mesa and Beverly Hills. A brand that caters to the watch collector and enthusiast, Vacheron Constantin will have limited edition pieces to offer Miami’s jet set. VACHERON CONSTANTIN 140 NE 39th Street Miami, Florida 33137 305.908.3898 www.vacheron-constantin.com Overseas by VACHERON CONSTANTIN, Rose Gold with Diamond-Set Date, $33,400. Available at Vacheron Constantin boutiques.

Practical yet fashionable best describes the House of LONGCHAMP, renowned French luxury luggage and leather goods company founded in 1948 in Paris. While the original Le Pliage nylon and leather foldable tote bag is a signature silhouette for the brand in its array of colors, Le Pliage Héritage is an upgrade in sophistication and elegance for everyday adventures. With 236 boutiques worldwide, the Miami Design District boutique is one of only two boutiques in Florida for the global icon. LONGCHAMP 139 NE 39th Street Miami Fl 33137 305.448.2477 www.longchamp.com Le Pilage Héritage Handbag by LONGCHAMP. $1,120. Available at Longchamp stores nationwide and Longchamp.com.

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From exotic destinations as far away as South Africa and India to the runways of Paris, this season the monkey has joined the fashion ranks with this show-stopper from the LANVIN Spring 2015 runway collection. Some serious monkey business!

Ceramic and Metal Plated Monkey necklace in gold. Available at LANVIN, Miami Design District, $3,690.

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SHOP 3LLIONAIRE. British luxury fashion house arrives in the Miami Design District with a two story, high tech BURBERRY mega boutique that will carry collections for women and men, including the Prorsum, London and Brit collections. The friendly iPad-clad staff are eager to ensure your shopping experience is easy and successful at all costs. Popular for Spring is the BURBERRY Book Cover Print Leather pouch inspired by vintage book covers printed over textured leather for a punch of British charm. BURBERRY 112 NE 39th Street, Suite 101 Miami, Florida 33137 305.423.0078 www.burberry.com Berry tulip pink clutch by BURBERRY. Price upon request. Available at Burberry boutiques nationwide.

Renown for handling the rarest, most valuable precious stones in existence, GRAFF continues their five-decade legacy of crafting the most exquisite timepieces and fine jewelry for the most discerning individuals in the world. Each piece is a masterpiece and every masterpiece is an heirloom to treasure for generations and generations to follow. Beyond adornment, GRAFF jewelry and timepieces represent a timeless elegance to cherish for a lifetime. GRAFF 9700 Collins Avenue Bal Harbour, Florida 33154 305.993.1212 www.graffdiamonds.com Graff Butterfly Full Motif watch Violet Sapphire and Diamond. Price upon request.

Serving as the anchor for the Miami Design District shopping experience, LOUIS VUITTON MAISON will cater to Miami’s local and international VIP’s in grand Parisian style. The bi-level maison will carry complete ready-to-wear, accessories and luggage collections for women and men, including exclusive Limited Edition pieces available only in the Miami Design District boutique. Only for the very elite, zipping Champagne on the VIP rooftop lounge offers a bird’s eye view of Miami’s Biscayne Bay and beyond. Drawing inspiration from their origins of luxury trunk manufactures, the LOUIS VUITTON Petit Malle is crafted to resemble a miniature trunk for holding your smallest possessions in highest regard. LOUIS VUITTON MAISON 170 NE 40 Street Miami, Florida 33137 305.573.1366 www.louisvuitton.com Petite Malle bag by LOUIS VUITTON. $5,500. Available at Select Louis Vuitton Stores 866.VUITTON www.louisvuitton.com.

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1. Gucci Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spring 2015. 2. Roll striped tote by WANT LES ESSENTIELS DE LA VIE, $345, available at Nordstrom. 3. Blue moving sailboat cufflinks by JAN LESLIE, $395, available at Neiman Marcus.

4. Anchor two-toned wrist strap by Polo Ralph Lauren, $39.50, available at Polo Ralph Lauren bouituqes. 5. Overseas Chronograph Limited Edition Miami Timepiece by VACHERON CONSTANTIN Retail: $48,400. Available at Vacheron Constantin, Miami Design District. 6. Shark Attack Iphone cover by PHILIPP PLEIN, $109, available at Philipp Plein, Aventura Mall. 7. Nautical flag needlepoint belt by BROOKS BROTHERS, $198, available at Brooks Brothers, Aventura Mall and Worth Avenue. 8. Adriano Slip on by OLIVER SWEENEY, $265, available at Nordstrom.

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ILLAMASQUA Masquara $31.27, available at www.asos.com. NARS Dual Intensity Blush Frenzy $79, available at Sephora, Aventura Mall.

ST TROPEZ Sefl Tan Luxe oil $50, available at Nordstrom/Sephora.

BOBBI BROWN Brow shaper $22, available at Nordstrom.

FRESH PICKED Springâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beauty palette paintbox is filled with light and airy wisps of color that offer plenty of splash with a minimalist approach.

GUCCI Iconic Bronze eyeshadow $37, available at Neiman Marcus.

LORAC Porefection Powder $33, available at www.ulta.com.

FRESH SEA BERRY face oil $50, available at Nordstrom.

GUERLAIN Kiss Kiss 540 peach satin lipstick $37, available at Neiman Marcus.

CLE DE PEAU Luminizing Face Enchancer $55, available at Saks Fifth Avenue.

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SHISEIDO Perfecting stick concealer $25, available at Saks Fifth Avenue.

AERIN Rose Balm $30, available at Neiman Marcus.

SHOP 3LLIONAIRE. Once the go-to Driving Shoe for Hollywood celebrities, today Tod’s boosts a wide array of luxury leather goods and accessories, beyond just the Driving Shoe, that attract the fashion conscious and celebrity alike. Keeping true to its Italian roots, Tod’s products are hand-crafted in Italy with extreme attention to detail and cherished by fans worldwide, celebrity or not. TOD’S 9700 Collins Avenue Bal Harbour, Florida 33154 305.867.9399 www.todsgroup.com White leather and gomini pebbled bucket bag by TOD’S. $1925. Available at Tod’s boutiques nationwide.

The legendary house of CARTIER opens their latest Maison in the Miami Design District with a 7,500 square foot two-story boutique designed by architect Bruno Moinard. The first floor will showcase all of the Cartier fine jewelry collections and a Diamond Salon, exclusively for bridal and engagement purchases, while the second level will boost a dedicated Watch Salon to house their iconic timepieces in legendary grandeur, and a Customer Care Salon to service the brands loyal patrons. Ballon Bleu de CARTIER, 18k rose gold, steel and diamonds in 36mm. A variety of styles and combinations of the Ballon Bleu de Cartier are available for male and female collectors alike. CARTIER MAISON 147 NE 39th Street Miami, Florida 33137 305.864.8793 www.cartier.us Ballon Bleu de CARTIER watch, 18k rose gold, steel, diamonds, 36mm, $20,600. Available at Cartier boutiques nationwide. For more information please contact 1-800-CARTIER or visit www.cartier.us.

The cult-like following of CELINE fans can only be explained by the minimalist perfection of the brand from handbags to ready-to-wear to accessories. Practical lines with no fuss, tell the story of sophistication in a complicated world striving for simplicity. The multicolor Belt Bag in smooth calfskin is one of the latest addictions of trend seekers with the brand. CELINE 191 NE 40th Street, Space 101 Miami, Florida 33137 305.866.1888 www.celine.com Belt bag in indigo multicolor smooth calfskin by CELINE. $2,800. Available at Celiné boutiques nationwide.

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Get Your Health on! The top five, new fitness gadgets that will revolutionize our well being.

By Leah Stern

eing healthy is… well… yes, it’s sexy. Show me someone who exudes fitness and I’ll show you someone who’s turning heads. The recent CES (Consumer Electronics Show) held in January in Las Vegas illustrated just how technology is truly impacting all elements of our lives – not the least which is our health. CES was as much of a wellness trade show as it was all about gadgets, gizmos, televisions, and appliances. While leading brands like Intel, Qualcomm, Samsung, and Panasonic had plenty of new technology to display in the fields of mobile health, wearable health-tech, and more, there also were hundreds of startups at CES that are leading the charge in improving our health via innovation and technology. Here are the top five fitness gadgets which will revolutionize our well-being in 2015:

1. Withings Activité Fitness on your wrist has never been more convenient or more stylish than with the Withings Activité. And though beauty is only skin deep, its Swiss-designed, sapphire crystal, calf-leather band, and polished stainless-steel body will make you appreciate even more the fitness tech lurking inside. Some of its best features include the accelerometer for step counting and sleep-tracking and Bluetooth to sync your phone with the Withings Health Mate app, which integrates with connected scales and blood pressure monitors. It also works with two of buff elites’ fave apps: MyFitnessPal and RunKeeper. Plus, there’s a vibration alarm that can be set to wake you up, especially since you’ll be so worn out from tracking all your progress. The bottom line — for $450, this everyday watch with fitness smarts baked in will keep you on track to a more toned derrière, while looking stylish in the process. www.withings.com. $450. 2. Belty by Emiota I know what you’re thinking. Why would you want to wear an activity tracker in the form of a belt? I can think of five reasons: a built-in pedometer; inactivity monitoring; waistline trend analysis; Bluetooth capabilities; and sister phone app. Belty is also tougher on you than your boyfriend and your trainer combined. You can ask Belty to nudge you if you are inactive for an hour to remind you to go for a quick run. All the more reason to keep this high tech tracker close by -- Belty remembers your ideal belt settings for when you are standing and sitting and adjusts automatically when you transfer from one to the other. Its coolest feature is it can sense when you’ve had a little bit too much to eat at mealtime and loosens all on its own. Belty is still a prototype, and expected to hit the market later this year. www.emiota.com.

3. SmartMat With the launch of the SmartMat this summer, yoga teachers may just need to find an alternative career choice. The SmartMat is more than just a place to practice your headstands; it also acts as a yoga coach. Dock your iPad straight into the mat, and you’re

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streamed in to an unlimited class subscription. The mat also offers you advice to perfect your poses, thanks to a layer of senses inside the device. These sensors detect your balance and alignment in over 60 different positions and give you real-time feedback on how you can improve. The SmartMat was a successful Indiegogo project that had raised around $320,000 when it ended last month. You can preorder the mat now for $297 to be shipped July 2015. Namaste! www.smartmatcom. $297. 4. Tao The Tao chair was noted by many to be the strangest gizmo at CES this year. Mashable’s review of the device pretty much sums it up in a nutshell: “This chair is an invisible gym for your living room.” Its sleek design conceals that this piece of furniture is also a connected home gym. The embedded sensors inside the chair’s armrests track your force in every direction. Thanks to curvaceous arms and flexibility, the chair can provide a full workout for the upper body and send your results to your smartphone. All you need to do is push and watch the burned calories pile up on the chair’s display screen. The company’s motto is one by which we should all live: “Turn Downtime into Exercise Time.” www.taochair.com. Pricing not available. 5. FitBit In case you have been living under a rock, Fitbits have been all the rage. They can track how many steps you’ve walked and floors you’ve climbed, and how many times you got up last night to use the bathroom. They’re also super stylish now compared to the first rubber-like boy toys. The Tory Burch version is where fashion meets fitness, transforming this wearable into a super chic accessory. From metal-hinged bracelets to delicately designed silicone versions, you will want to count all your steps! It can, however, take some navigating on their site to become acquainted with all the latest versions of this pioneering fitness wearable — there’s the Zip, One, Flex, Charge, Charge HR, and Surge. The most advanced version of the tracker delivers continuous, automatic, wrist-based heart rate monitoring, caller ID, all-day activity tracking, GPS, and smart watch functionality. You’ll also love their all-in-one fitness app. www.fitbit.com. From $59.95 and up. So, yes, being healthy is sexy. And it starts with taking care of yourself, tracking yourself, engaging yourself, and sharing your success with others. To your health! TM

SHOP 3LLIONAIRE. With over 140 years of rich heritage and deep pedigree, PIAGET has joined the Miami Design District’s collection of legendary luxury brands. Renown for perfection and precision in watchmaking techniques, Piaget timepieces go beyond function to transcend into a world of fine joaillerie for individuals with the most discerning tastes. Dancer Watch by Piaget, with ultra-thin Mechanical Movement, 41mm timepiece in 18-carat white gold set with a total of 556 baguette-cut diamonds and 669 brilliant-cut diamonds encompassing the dial and bracelet. PIAGET 140 NE 39th Street, Suite 105 Miami, Florida 33137 305.908.4050 www.piaget.com Dancer 41mm timepiece by PIAGET, Price upon request. www.piaget.com Available by calling 1-877-8 PIAGET.

Ranked as the best-selling Italian luxury brand, GUCCI remains a style icon, as the brand continues to expand as a leader in the fine leather goods and fashion industry. With almost a century of Italian artisanal craftsmanship as a foundation, the Gucci philosophy remains tied to the company’s Italian roots and desire for excellence in every category. GUCCI 9700 Collins Avenue Bal Harbour, Florida 33154 305.868.6504 www.gucci.com Lady web original GG canvas shoulder bag by GUCCI. $1,650. Available at Gucci boutiques nationwide.

Francesca Amfitheatrof, only the eighth design director of TIFFANY & CO. since its beginnings, is responsible for interpreting the company’s 177-year legacy. Her first collection for Tiffany — Tiffany T — is “a symbol for modern life,” she says. The “T” pays homage to the Tiffany name, but the designer was also inspired by the architecture of New York, the city where Charles Lewis Tiffany established his company in 1837. The strong, graphic form of the letter T—simplified, deconstructed, reinvented. TIFFANY & CO. 114 NE 39th St Miami, Florida 33137 305.428.1390 www.tiffany.com Tiffany T Square Bracelet available in 18k rose gold, silver and 18k yellow gold.

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Chef’s Choice

Top chefs cook up a storm and dole out advice with cookbooks that are close to their hearts. So fire up the Kindle and the stove and get cooking. by Michelle F. Solomon

Deliciously Ella: 100+ Easy, Healthy, and Delicious Plant-Based, Gluten-Free Recipes by Ella Woodward. Wildly popular food blogger Ella Woodward shares pure, unprocessed food recipes — the same ones that helped her, when she was 19, control a chronic and rare illness that left her bed-ridden, in chronic pain, and plagued by heart palpitations and headaches. When conventional medicine failed her, Ella made up her mind to change her diet. She gave up meat, gluten, dairy, sugar, and anything processed. Our favorites? Ella’s sweet potato brownies and roasted butternut squash risotto. Healthy, yes, but oh so good. Published by Scribner, March 3, $19.99. Good Food, Good Life: 130 Simple Recipes You’ll Love to Make and Eat by Curtis Stone. Australian celebrity chef, author, and television personality’s sixth cookbook is his most personal yet. “For me it’s not just the eating of food — though I’ll be the first to admit I’m a greedy little monster — but I also really savor the entire experience that encircles food.” One of the best things about this cookbook, especially for those of us that like to entertain, are his handy, make-ahead tips. Published by Ballantine Books, March 10, $35. The Ranch at Live Oak Cookbook: Delicious Dishes from California’s Legendary Wellness Spa by Alex and Sue Glasscock. For those who have had the joy of experiencing this bestin-the-world rejuvenation spa in the hills of Malibu, The Ranch at Live Oak Cookbook takes some of the most memorable flavors from Live Oak and puts them down on paper to recreate at home — Purple Carrot Soup, Chai Poached Pears, Pumpkin “Meatloaf.” Get ready to eat like they do on The Ranch. Published by Rizzoli, March 17, $35. The Sprouted Kitchen Bowl and Spoon: Simple and Inspired Whole Foods Recipes to Savor and Share by Sara and Hugh Forte. Blogger Sara Forte and author of the James Beard Award-nominated book The Sprouted Kitchen bowls readers over with her tribute to creating bowl food. What is bowl food, you may ask? Combining vegetables, whole grains, and proteins in one bowl, of course, for a complete meal. And simple enough to eat with a spoon. Published by Ten Speed Press, March 31, $25. Whole Body Reboot: The Peruvian Superfoods Diet to Detoxify, Energize, and Supercharge Fat Loss by Manuel Villacorta. In his third book, Villacorta lays out the benefits of consuming Peruvian superfoods — ever heard of Camu Camu? — including the use of colorful foods, such as red fruits and vegetables, to reduce the risk of certain cancers. Published by HCl, Dec. 31, 2014, $18.95. A Girl and Her Greens: Hearty Meals from the Garden by April Bloomfield. The British chef is best known for earning a Michelin star at her hot spot New York restaurants, The Spotted Pig and The Breslin. This follow up to her A Girl and Her Pig cookbook focuses on the chef ’s vegetable-loving side. Published by Ecco, March 17, $34.99. Root to Leaf: A Southern Chef Cooks Through the Seasons by Steven Satterfield. The James-Beard-nominated chef of the award-winning Atlanta restaurant Miller Union was dubbed by The New York Times as the “Vegetable Shaman”. Satterfield is known for using the entire plant in recipes, and his book helps wanna-be omnivores make the most out of eating their veggies. Published by HarperWave, March 3, $45. TM 30 TRILLIONAIRE

SHOP 3LLIONAIRE. The passion for creativity and the relentless pursuit of excellence is what makes anything FENDI a must-have collectible. FENDI Peekaboo fashion show handbag in black calfskin leather with two compartments and its delightful vibrantly hued, wispy orchid motif is a breath of spring fresh air. FENDI 19501 Biscayne Boulevard Aventura, Florida 33180 305.931.4326 www.fendi.com Coveted Fendi classic Peekaboo large orchid-print satchel. $6,850.

From the legacy of the Hope Diamond to the sparkle of the red carpet, Harry Winston diamonds have become an icon of international glamour. Complementing the unsurpassable style of the legendary jewels, Harry Winston timepieces are crafted by the finest artisans and watchmakers. Each timepiece collection combines the highquality craftsmanship of a true American luxury brand with the time-honored traditions of fine Swiss watchmaking. HARRY WINSTON 166 NE 39th Street Miami, Florida 33137 786.206.6657 www.harrywinston.com Premier Ladies watch with Glacier-Cut Diamonds by HARRY WINSTON. Price upon request. Available at selected Harry Winston stores.

The myth of VERSACE dates back to 1978, when the brand was created by Gianni Versace. The Versace myth is what makes the Versace name world famous. A name synonymous with Miamiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in-the-know and iconic fashion, it is centered on the idea of a world of fashion, glamour and sexiness. VERSACE 186 NE 39th Street Miami, Florida 33137 305.864.0044 www.versace.com Palazzon Nappa tote with floral lasercut by VERSACE. $3,895. Available at selected Versace boutiques 888-721-7219.

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jewelry. J.W. Cooper Inner Watch Works. Limited edition jeweled movements from vintage Swiss watches circa 1940 through 1960. $275 to $395. Available at J.W. Cooper, Bal Harbour. www.jwcooper.com.

TIFFANY by ELSA PERETTi® Cabochon. Smooth, tactile cabochons in fluid settings that are signature Peretti. Cuff links in sterling silver with turquoise. 13 mm wide each. $2,150. Available at Tiffany & Co., Aventura Mall and Miami Design District. www.tiffany.com.

Fonderie 47 cufflinks by Roland Iten. Fonderie 47 items contain metal from AK-47s. Purchase funds aiding Africa of assault rifles. $9,000. www.fonderie-47.com.

Panthère de Cartier. 18-karat white gold, emerald, onyx, diamonds, $29,500. Available at Cartier, Aventura Mall and Miami Design District boutiques. www.cartier.us.

OFF THE CUFF

Felix Cabochon Sapphire cufflinks, House of Fabergé. 18-karat rose and white gold feature round white diamonds and blue cabochon sapphires. $11,325. www.faberge.com.

When is a shirt not just a shirt? When it is adorned with cufflinks.

he mark of a modern gentleman, cufflinks make a statement — a way to express personal flair and show a little style. There’s always a time and a place for cufflinks, especially when you’re sporting the perfect pair. TM

Alexander McQueen Currency Skull. 100 percent brass, inner zoizite stone with skull detail. $545. www. alexandermcqueen.com.

David Oscarson Harlequin. Sterling silver with diamond accents and finished with guilloche and hard enamel. Cufflink backs are spring-loaded. $3,200. Levinson Jewelers, Fort Lauderdale. www.levinsonjewelers.com. Premier by Harry Winston, 18-karat white gold with 24 baguette-cut diamonds (approximately 3.45 carats). Also available in 18K yellow gold with diamonds. Price available upon request. Available at Harry Winston, Miami Design District. www.harrywinston.com. Jacob and Co, 18-karat rose gold set with 3.37 carats pave set diamond. Price upon request. www.jacobandco.com. 32 TRILLIONAIRE

Eye on the Ball

timepieces.

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Top tennis players coming to the Miami Open prove lucrative to watch brands. Which tennis star wears what as a brand ambassador?

hen Serena Williams hoists her average 108-mph serve at the Miami Open, check out her wrist — she’ll be sporting an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph. Maria Sharapova will have on her Tag Heuer, and Andy Murray will be wearing his Rado. Top tennis players are lucrative to watch brands and vice versa; plus, they are the second most popular group of watch ambassadors — the first are movie stars. Keep your eye out at the Miami Open to see how many luxury watches you can spot, worn by tennis stars both on and off the court. TM

ROGER FEDERER for Rolex Currently ranked No. 2 in the world by the Association of Tennis Professionals, Federer and Rolex are the perfect fit for many reasons, including that the tennis champion hails from the luxury watch capital, Switzerland — he was born in Basel. He frequently talks about his three favorite Rolex watches: a Day-Date that he wears for nights out; a Datejust; and a vintage Daytona 6263 from 1981, which he received from his wife as a 30th-birthday present. While Federer does not typically wear a watch during his competitive matches for balance purposes, he is frequently seen with a Rolex watch on his wrist either between matches, during press conferences, or when hoisting a new trophy above his head. The terms of the deal, announced in 2006, was $15 million over roughly ten years.

SERENA WILLIAMS for Audemars Piguet Audemars Piguet publicly congratulated the brand’s “friend” when the world’s No. 1 female tennis player won the Australian Open and her 19th grand slam after beating Maria Sharapova. Of course, that “friend” was wearing her Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph when photographed with her trophy. Williams has been the face for the brand’s most successful modern model since 2014. Serena’s lucky watch is the Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph in stainless steel, with a diamond-set bezel featuring the Swiss brand‘s iconic octagonal shape.

ANDRE AGASSI for Longines Longines doesn’t care that Andre Agassi is retired from the sport. He’s still one of the greatest tennis players ever. Agassi signed as an ambassador with Longines in 2007. Longines says that Agassi and his wife, Stefanie Graf — also a retired tennis player and a Longines Ambassador, too — are “the perfect embodiment of the fundamental values held by Longines: excellence and elegance.” Agassi is a Longines Ambassador of Elegance, which means he isn’t only a link for the brand in the world of tennis, but also in its support for humanitarian ideals.

MARIA SHARAPOVA for TAG Heuer In January, at the TAG Heuer Party in Melborne, Australia, the watch brand organized the tennis player’s first lesson as a deejay — then tweeted out a thanks! @TAGHeuer #djpova #dontcrackunderpressure. Last March, Sharapova showed off her Aquaracer Lady Watch, one of TAG Heuer’s best sellers, at a tennis clinic sponsored by TAG on the rooftop of the JW Marriott in Brickell. She’s also been signed as the brand ambassador for TAG Heuer Eyewear, a line of sunglasses and eyeglasses for women. Talk about a grand slam! When she signed the deal in 2004, her contract with TAG Heuer was believed to be worth about $1 million, annually.

ANDY MURRAY for Rado In June 2014, World No. 3 Murray wore the Rado Hyperchrome Automatic Chronograph XXL; in May 2013, it was the Rado Hyperchorme Automatic Chronograph Grass Court (the one he says he wears most often because of its comfortability); in March of that same year, it was the Hard Court. In October 2012, it was the Huperchorme Automatic Chronograph XXL Black, and in June of that same year, it was the Rado D-Star 200 Automatic Chronograph. Although Rado has paid him a cool million to wear their watch, in an interview, Murray said he never wears a watch on the court. “Although my watches are very light, I choose not to wear one so I have my whole range of movement at all times. The backhand is the main area where it could get in the way.”

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real estate.

Above

the Clouds Turnberry Ocean Club rises 54 stories into the air, but it’s the sky-high amenities that are making a splash. By Michelle F. Solomon

here aren’t many condominium residences whose owners can boast that they are also members of a private golf club and resort, but that’s one bit of bragging rights that will be afforded to residents of Turnberry Ocean Club. And while the amenities inside the 54-story, luxury oceanfront tower on Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach is impressive, the membership privileges afforded to owners for use at the Turnberry Isle Resort and Club ups the ante. “The membership at the Turnberry Isle Resort and Country Club basically offers everything that we haven’t included at the Ocean Club — two 18-hole golf courses, racquet club, deep water marina, two signature restaurants, and it’s less than a mile from the Sunny Isles property,” says Dan Riordan, president of residential development at Turnberry Associates. Yet, it’s difficult to imagine that there would be a reason to leave the Turnberry Ocean Club and seek out other amenities. One of the most touted and unique features of the Carlos Zapata-designed, 54-story building is the private club that begins on the 30th floor and includes tranquil pools, spas, salons, fitness studios, and private dining — all 333 feet above sea level. “We took out three or four floors of residences in order to create the three-level indoor/outdoor private club,” says Riordan. “It’s not something most developers would do; no one’s done it yet, including us, but we think it creates a special element. No matter where you live in the building — on the

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top half or the bottom half — it’s a place to centrally meet in the building.” Riordan points out that amenities are usually located at the base of the building — yes, Turnberry Ocean Club has those, too — “but then we have floors 30, 31, and 32 that have sunrise and sunset swimming pools, hydrotherapy spa and cabanas, private dining, a pet retreat, indoor and outdoor fitness. It’s heavily amenitized,” he says. It was time, according to Jeff Soffer, Turnberry Associates chairman and CEO, to create something extraordinary on the site of the original beach club property, which has been owned by Turnberry for the last 30 years. “Miami is transforming in so many ways, and obviously, we’re a big part of that; plus, Sunny Isles is a great feeder into the success of Aventura, Aventura Mall — all of these areas.” Anyone who knows the landscape of development in South Florida knows the Soffer name. Jeff ’s father, Don, was responsible for creating the city of Aventura, which is home to Aventura Mall — owned by Turnberry Associates — and one of the country’s top-visited shopping centers and one of the top five-grossing malls in the country. “This is the nicest building I’ve ever created from a residential standpoint . . . architecturally and then the level of amenity,” Soffer says about Turnberry Ocean Club. “How many developers have built a whole city? That’s what you need to ask yourself,” he says. Soffer talks about Turnberry’s diverse portfolio. “We

create luxury residential high rise, retail, hospitality (the Fontainebleau), and office buildings, and we do it at a very high level. That makes us unique in this market.” He also believes that luxury residential customers associate a level of confidence when Turnberry is the developer of a project. “We’ve really engineered and designed a fantastic building. We’ve always done that in all our projects, and that’s what my dad started with Turnberry Isle. It was cutting edge. We’ve always leveraged the lifestyle, and I think that’s a big part of what people want.” International architect Zapata — who has worked on other Turnberry projects, but gained attention for his asymmetrical design that brought Chicago’s historic Soldier Field into the 21st century — says that he was very aware he was designing a Turnberry building. “We studied every building going up against us, and this one has the right sensibility. It also connects in many ways to the Turnberry brand,” says Zapata. The architect says Turnberry Ocean Club rethinks what it means to be a condominium tower in Miami. “The response is very simple. We are creating an open space in the middle of the building and pairing with an amazing view, an open deck and a series of amenities. This is the Ocean Club, not Beach Club. We wanted the building to speak of what it is.” Robert Swedroe, the local architect of record on the project, who is best known for his pioneering condominium direct-entry elevators and superb space planning, has redefined the use of space. “There’s only so much you can do with a 10- or 25-story building,” says Riordan, referencing the height restrictions in neighboring Bal Harbour and Surfside. Turnberry Ocean Club rises 649 feet into the air on Collins Avenue. What Zapata has done is create what the developer says is a “rhapsody of glass.” Riordan says it this way: “Zapata uses glass like a jeweler uses diamonds.” With no more than four condo residences per floor, each residence has a flowthrough design with deep balconies. “Views look east to the ocean for incredible early sunrise views, and west over the bay for gorgeous evening sunset views,” says Riordan. 11-footdeep balconies and terraces create additional outdoor living Jeff Soffer, Turberry Associations chairman and CEO

“Turnberry Ocean Club isn’t only a residence, but it’s a private club lifestyle. It’s real destination.”

space. Each oceanfront balcony has its own summer kitchen. Zapata has also carved out duplexes, with first floor living areas at 3,970 square feet and the second floor at 2,725 square feet. Called Collection residences, the duplexes have 20-foot-high living room and balcony ceilings. Soffer believes that Turnberry has “raised the bar” with the Ocean Club. “Turnberry Ocean Club isn’t only a residence, but it’s a private club lifestyle. It’s real destination. If you’re a business person, you can have people come to you since it has all the amenities needed to entertain. If you are here with your family, it’s a place to vacation. That’s how I look at this building. It presents so many opportunities,” says Zapata. Residences range from over $4 million to more than $35 million and are located at 18501 Collins Avenue. TM

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Nautical

Miles Adventure on the high seas - where the temptation of spring plays against azure blue skies reflecting the image of an impromptu sail or sultry sunset escape. Photographed by David Benoliel

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Crepe gown with front slits by ANGEL SANCHEZ, available at Angel Sanchez, New York. Shoes by AQUAZZURA, available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Bal Harbour.

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Multi weave print crop top with matching cigarette pant by BIBHU MOHAPATRA, New York. Patent greca medallion mules by VERSACE, available at Versace boutiques. Earrings by OSCAR DE LA RENTA, available at Oscar de la Renta boutiques nationwide.

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Daffodil Dahlia Print MatelassĂŠ Jacket and Daffodil Dahlia Print Swim Suit by MICHAEL KORS, available at select Michael Kors stores nationwide. Oscar de la Renta Clover white fringe Amber derby shoes. Available at Oscar de la Renta boutiques nationwide.

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Striped button front dress by SUNO, New York. Crystal pave earrings by OSCAR DE LA RENTA, available at Oscar de la Renta boutiques nationwide.

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One piece swim suit by MISSONI, available at Missoni, Aventura Mall. Sasa earrings with emerald and Hera Cuff by PAULA MENDOZA.

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Palazzo pant and necklace by MISSONI, available at Missoni, Aventura Mall. Polyester and silk printed jacket by LONGCHAMP, available at select Longchamp boutiques nationwide. Shoes by LIE SANGBONG, New York. White Jerry Bikini by CHARLIE by MATTHEW ZINK, available at charliebymz.com.

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Nylon and lace bra top and polka dot ruffle skirt by DOLCE & GABBANA, available at Dolce & Gabbana boutiques nationwide. Russian gold disk necklace by OSCAR DE LA RENTA, available at Oscar de la Renta boutiques. Gold feather Aliah sandal by OSCAR DE LA RENTA, available at Oscar de la Renta boutiques.

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Limited edition Swarovski crystal-studded leather dress by CATHERINE MALANDRINO, New York.

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Crop top and mini skirt in cady with metal grommet detail by VERSACE. Patent Greca Medallion mule by VERSACE, available at Versace boutiques nationwide.

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Magenta spacer bra top by POLITE DESIGN, Colombia. Zed skirt by THOMAS WYLDE, available at Oxygene, Bal Harbour. Double Warrior Bracelet by ARME DE Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;AMOUR, available at Net-A-Porter.

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Embroidered silk organza dress by DELPOZO, available at DELPOZO Miami.

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Spacer dress by POLITE DESIGN, Colombia. Sunglasses by GOET, available at The Gift Bar/Anatomy at 1220. Shoes by LIE SANGBONG, New York.

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Blouse by ROLAND MOURET, available at Neiman Marcus, Bal Harbour. Shorts by LIE SANGBONG, New York. Tassel earrings by OSCAR DE LA RENTA, available at Oscar de la Renta boutiques nationwide.

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Ikat inspired raw China silk threadwork top by MARCHESA, available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Palm Beach. Multi color shorts and bangles by MISSONI, available at MISSONI, Aventura Mall. Coral Sandra sandal by OSCAR DE LA RENTA, available at Oscar de la Renta boutiques nationwide.

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Photographer David Benoliel | Photo Assistant Alex Sofronia | Stylist Claudia Talamas, Creative Management mc2 | Hair and Makeup Daniel Pazos, Creative Management mc2 using Kenra Professional and Makeup Forever | Model Kristina Peric, Elite Model | Location open seas aboard No Bada Bees 127â&#x20AC;&#x2122; (38.70m) IAG Motoryacht, 2010, Fort Lauderdale.

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Caftan by ROBERTO CAVALLI, available at Neiman Marcus, Bal Harbour. Jarama Choker by PAULA MENDOZA, available at Five Story, New York. Doll sphere ring by ARME DE Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;AMOUR, available at Net-A-Porter.

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TRENDING NOW

New directions in style move forward with luxe updates on throwback styles.

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JEAN GENIE Functional and cheap in its heyday, denim has become a hot commodity. Designers are decking out denim to create looks that do double duty as standouts for daytime (and even nighttime) dress up. 58 TRILLIONAIRE

Denim printed CHANEL Cruise Collection Flap Bag embellished with pompons.

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FRINGE FESTIVAL A calvacade of trims add vertical style with strands that swoosh and swirl. There’s no end in sight for the fringetastic fad.

Gia Fringes Bicolor bone and lemon shoulder bag by ELENA GHISELLINI.

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THE HIDE LIFE It doesn’t get any richer than this. There’s just something edgy about luscious looks in leather, this season’s hautest, most versatile go to. 60 TRILLIONAIRE

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POCKET WATCH Pockets tucked into seams or secretly peeking out of sheer chiffon, once necessary as a place to store and hold valuables, this season’s pocket placement is all about being on top of a trend.

Black and Blue Lady Dior medium pocket bags by DIOR.

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designer profile.

Perfect

MATCH Lacoste makes its presence known at the Miami Open. By Loni Frazita

Rene Lacoste Vainqueur Forest Hill 1927

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hile Lacoste has a presence at many major tennis and golf events around the world, there’s a special reason why the brand has signed on to become an official partner of the Miami Open tennis tournament here this March. “Lacoste has an emotional tie to Miami, “ says Francis Pierrel, president and CEO of Lacoste North America. “This is where everything started for Lacoste in the United States.” In fact, the company opened its first American Lacoste boutiques in Palm Beach and Bal Harbour, Florida, in 1995. Twenty years later, the retailer still retains an enviable presence in Florida with 20 percent of its U. S. business occurring in the 15 Florida-based stores. “Miami is the perfect expression for the brand,” Pierrel adds. “It is colorful and happy and the perfect place to wear the casual, yet elegant, sportswear.” As part of a five-year partnership, Lacoste will be the tournament’s exclusive tennis, casual apparel, and footwear outfitter. All linesmen, lineswomen, and ball kids will be wearing the iconic brand when they hit one of Crandon Park’s 10 courts. In addition, a co-branded Miami Open apparel collection will be sold in two retail spaces on-site and in Lacoste boutiques, beginning in February. The on-site shops will be more of lifestyle stores than just sportswear shops, according to Pierrel. “The stores will carry the entire sports line, as well as the best of the current collection,” he says. In addition, attendees of the Miami Open can purchase Lacoste handbags and fragrances from the L.12.12 piqué motif collection. The L.12.12 collection has interesting roots. Lacoste took the original code word for the petit pique polo, which was then called 1212, and named its new collection of casual handbags for women and fragrances for men. The Miami Open is a perfect match for Lacoste, considering its founder was tennis champion René Lacoste, known as the “Crocodile.” Since then, tennis apparel has come a long way. In the 1920s, Lacoste wore what was then referred to as “tennis whites,” consisting of a white, longsleeved, button-down shirt, long pants, and a tie. But Lacoste was determined to create more comfortable apparel suited for play on a hot tennis court. According to Devanlay — the licensee for the Lacoste brand in the U.S. — in 1927, Lacoste had a batch of shirts made from a mesh material that absorbed perspiration and was well-suited to the action on a tennis court. The shirts had a collar, so they

looked equally as tasteful and polished on the tennis court as they did under tennis blazers and sweaters. The story of Lacoste’s crocodile logo began a few years earlier. According to Devanlay, it all began in 1925 in Boston. Rene Lacoste, in town with the French tennis team, stopped in front of a boutique where he saw an attractive suitcase made of crocodile skin. Lacoste said to Pierre Gillou, the team captain, “If I win the match, you must buy me this suitcase.” Apparently, a journalist learned of the bet. And although the French team did not win, the journalist reported the story, writing, “The young Lacoste has not won his crocodile skin suitcase, but he fought like a real crocodile.” Two years later in 1927, Lacoste’s friend and sportsman, Robert George, designed a logo of a crocodile with its mouth wide open, and Lacoste wore it conspicuously on his blazer. The idea behind the now-iconic logo was born. The Lacoste Company remains true to its logo in more than just the fashion sense. In 2009, Lacoste became the first international brand to support the “Save Your Logo” campaign. This campaign — with help from the Global Environment Facility, the World Bank, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature — aims to enlist major firms to help conserve the species used in their logos. For Lacoste, it was a certain species of crocodiles, alligators, and caimans (a type of lizard). In 2011, Lacoste launched its fourth “Save Your Logo” project. The focus centered on the ecological role played by crocodiles and alligators in the Florida Everglades. Lacoste celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2008, and today the brand is just as elegant as it was in 1933. Back then, it was known for its white “petite piqué” cotton polo shirt, codenamed “1212.” Today, Lacoste is more than a comfortable shirt to wear on the courts; it’s a lifestyle brand that includes a full line of clothes and accessories. And, Lacoste has a famous past. In the 1950s and ‘60s, such dignitaries as John F. Kennedy and Dwight Eisenhower were seen wearing the shirts. In the 1970s and 1980s, the shirts became a symbol of the preppy set. Lacoste has a great past and certain future because it is more than just a crocodile on a well-made shirt. CEO of Lacoste Holdings, Jose Luis Duran, once said, “It’s life, it’s movement, it’s joy, it’s optimism, it’s sport, and it’s fair play. It represents the lifestyle we all want to live.” TM

Natural black and white diamonds set in 18k gold combined with South Sea pearls from the Black & White Collection

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interiors. HUBERT LE GALL POLYEDRES, gold leaf painted steel, price upon request. Available at 1stdibs Store, New York Design Center, www.1stdibs.com.

LUCKAS FRANCISZKIEWICK CUTLERY, aluminum. Available at www.frnkwz.de.

GEOMETRIC

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Points, lines and planes present a starkly sleek foundation for home accessories that become an equation for perfection.

DIESEL COLLABORATION FOR FOSCARINI FLOOR LAMP, moulded coated ABS+polycarbonate, coated metal and nylon, $852. Available at Foscarini Spazio Soho New York, www.foscarini.com.

TJ Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;KEEFE DRIFT TABLE, weathered cypress and glass, $3,295. Available at ABC Carpet & Home New York www.tjokeefe.com.

CARLO AIELLO PARABOLA CHAIR, stainless steel, $3,600. Available at ENSSO Los Angeles www.ensso.com.

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ALVARO CATALAN DE OCON RAYUELA STOOL, waxed oak, walnut and maple, $710. Available at www.catalandeocon.com.

interiors.

Roche Bobois

Earning T Their

Stripes

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he clean straight lines of stripes cut through a room like an endless horizon. They are classic, vibrant, versatile, and striking — and will always be in style. Yes, there’s something that keeps us going back again and again to stripes. In their current resurgence, stripes are going bold. “To me, stripes never go out of style,” says Killy Scheer, principal of Scheer & Co. at www.scheer.co, a luxury residential and commercial interior design firm, based in Austin. Stripes have a place in any design, she says. “I’ve used stripes to enliven boring spaces, to create an experience in a hallway,

“Stripes never go out of style.”— Killy Scheer,

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to draw people from one room to another, to create a beach-y feel, to add visual interest or a graphic punch, and to inject a dose of sophistication.” Stripes create a backdrop for any design, but to really make the whole look work, experts advise having solid pieces that break up the uniformity, while also complementing the contrasting nature of stripes. And the big secret of the new way stripes are earning their stripes in decorating? Go bold or go home, designers agree.

Marie Burgos is a New York-based designer who styles luxury apartments and commercial spaces through her design company, Marie Burgos Design at marieburgosdesign.com. She doesn’t usually use stripes in her designs, but when she does, they’re the accent with a little “punch.” “Creating a bold stripe pattern on a wall tends to work best when done in smaller rooms, such as a guest bedroom or in a child’s room,” says Burgos. “The stripes create a dynamic element that often adds an energy and excitement to the design. It is best to finish the room with neutral tones and clean lines. This allows the striped wall to be the wow factor.” In a Tribeca penthouse with floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall windows, Burgos chose vertical stripes in cream and lavender in the bedroom with natural wood, providing a sense of youthful playfulness that plays off the coolness of lower Manhattan. The stripes are a bit of whimsy in the ultra-chic and expensive Tribeca. They reverberate through the penthouse with pops of colors, modern art, and tropical plants. “Stripes have their place in the design world and will probably stick around for quite a while,” says Burgos. “I am seeing a new trend which mixes clean modern lines with an organic feel inspired by nature.” Vertical lines can make a room feel taller, or when placed horizontally, elongate a room, Scheer says. She prefers to use stripes in individual spaces like bathrooms and hallways, but also smaller spaces where the stripes have the opportunity to stand out and dominate a look. Scheer uses these variations in a Harlem apartment that she says really speaks to the vibrancy of life uptown. She painted bold blue and white vertical stripes to stretch out a narrow hallway and play off the natural stripes in the hardwood floor. The stripe pattern is broken up with artwork and dots of yellow flowers. Yellow and white vertical stripes separate an office from a main sitting room, while the yellow lines continue in the bathroom to dress up the space. The designer says the end result is that the lines draw the eye in and brighten these enclosed spaces. “It’s all about scale when mixing patterns skillfully, and looking at a room scheme as a composition to ensure that all elements work well together,” says Scheer. “Whether the Dedar Missoni Home Collection, Addison House

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stripe is big and bold, or small and delicate, other patterns and textures should provide a contrast, but still relate.” And it’s not just about putting stripes on your walls — furniture, a large rug, or window drapes with stripes can instantly liven up a room. “Stripes on the wall are great, but a striped carpet with a calmer paint color on the wall also works well. With any pattern, the designer’s job is to find the right balance for the space,” says Tineke Triggs, founder of Artistic Designs for Living in San Francisco. Selecting stripes of different widths and tones keeps the classic feel, but imbues it with a hint of modern. The success comes, the designers agree, from finding colors that play off each other and then adding in different shapes and textures to create dimension in a room. There’s nothing basic about stripes. They are a style choice that takes no prisoners and are designed for the adventurous. “For upholstered goods, a tuxedo sofa in a pinstripe pattern can be quite elegant. Then I’d add some vibrant pillows for contrast,” says Triggs. Stripes can fit in, when done right, to help achieve almost any look — from Art Deco to French Riviera to Country Western — without losing taste or sophistication. Read between the lines. Stripes are here to stay. TM

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Ritz-Carlton Italian architect Piero Lissoni creates his first architectural project in the U.S. in Miami Beach.

talian architect Piero Lissoni’s first United States project will be The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Miami Beach. Lissoni, who combines simplicity with a modernist vision that distinguishes his work, 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. 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. The Residences, which occupy the former home of the Miami Heart Institute, will be the Ritz-Carlton’s most groundbreaking contemporary design project. “If you are a traveler and you land for the first time in Miami, the first feeling is the light — the light is absolutely special,” says Lissoni. 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. When completed, it will be the only stand-alone Ritz-Carlton Residences in Miami Beach and one of a select few in the world. 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

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is connected with a special poetic sense — the sense of space and the sense of light.” Each home will be equipped with Piero Lissoni-designed Boffi kitchens, oversized stone countertops, Gaggenau appliances and built-in coffee systems, along with equally impressive Boffi master bathrooms, complete with Dornbracht fixtures. “We designed the kitchens with a strong European feeling; we designed the bathrooms again with the same approach — light, colors, a quiet sophistication.” 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. Lissoni’s 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. “But if you want to jump into the action, it’s nearby.” The ultra-luxury residence development, which is being completed with award-winning Miami architecture firm ADD Inc., is a LEED-certified property. Every residence will be wired for smart-home technology, and many will include private elevator foyers, sprawling terraces, summer kitchens, and plunge pools. “We combined together three different ingredients — Miami Beach, unique design, and incredible services. It’s simple, it’s elegant, it’s modern, and it’s designed for life,” says Lissoni. 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.” TM

Highlights • Exterior and interiors designed by Italian architect Piero Lissoni. • The Residences are located on the only lake in Miami Beach, where lake, ocean, and waterway meet. • When completed, it will be the only stand-alone Ritz-Carlton Residences in Miami Beach and one of a select few in the world. • Located at 4701 North Meridian Av., Miami Beach, priced from $2 million to $35 million for penthouses.

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Three Hundred Collins

Hot shot designer/architect Thomas Juul-Hansen creates an intimate boutique residential building South of Fifth.

n an island called Manhattan, Thomas Juul-Hansen is the “it” designer right now. He was responsible for the interiors of the residences at One57, a 75-story skyscraper on West 57th Street, where one of the penthouses closed for $100.5 million, making it the most expensive apartment ever sold in New York City. And he created buzz in the architecture world with his HighLine-embracing condo building at 505 West 19th Street. The two-tower building is connected by a lobby underneath the High Line — New York’s public park built on a historic freight rail line, elevated above the streets of Manhattan’s West Side. Yet, Juul-Hansen is just as excited about a smaller project — his first project in the Magic City — which is giving him a chance to return to Miami. Born and raised in Copenhagen, he received his bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Miami. Most often, however, his architecture education is credited to the master’s degree he received from Harvard. He makes no secret about his time spent in Miami and the fact that the historic and the “sort of nouveau architecture” here were an influence in his designs. “I’m certainly familiar with the architecture of Miami, so this was very exciting for me to come down and do this project.”

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The five-story, 19-unit boutique project, Three Hundred Collins, is located in the exclusive neighborhood, South of Fifth, and is slated for completion in 2017. “This is a horizontal building,” explains Juul-Hansen from his office in New York’s East Village. “Creating a horizontal building is different than a vertical one in the sense that vertical buildings are typically one or two units per floor, and then you just repeat that going up. In a horizontal setting, we have the opportunity to do something totally different. The thought was that we would create completely unique apartments — not because they have different material palettes, but they have different layouts.” The architect says that the idea is about “individualizing the spaces so that the person next to you is not in the same apartment that you are in, and the guy above you is not in the same one that you are in. This is not about mass-produced repetition,” says Juul Hansen. The residences, one- to four-bedroom units, range from 995 to over 3,700 square feet and are priced from $1.2 million to over $9 million. Each features custom-kitchens, designed by JuulHansen, that boast high-end Miele appliances, under-counter wine storage, and designer fixtures from Vola and Hansgrohe. “Where there’s one designer handling the outside and someone else is doing the inside, very often it creates a sort of lack of synchronicity in terms of not only the visual aspect, but also overall of what the idea of the project is. Some architects will design a very uniquely shaped building, but when you are inside, it’s not very nice. With this, we were able

to have complete design control to make sure that everything that happens on the outside is tied in to what happens on the inside — so it enhances the interior experience.” Featured are white oak floors and stone finishes, balconies throughout, and floor-to-ceiling windows that give way to spacious terraces. “The terraces have a generous depth — 10-feet deep. The idea is to make them an extension of the living room. There is certainly ample room for a dining table and a sofa and chairs, so that you can have outside living, which of course Miami has the weather for.” Juul-Hansen is used to designing residential buildings for living, and he views Three Hundred Collins as a place that will be a primary residence for buyers. “That’s why these are designed in such a way that they are more than just a glorified hotel room.” The vision is to create a modern, pure, and practical space that yields an elegant and redefined living environment. “Creating buildings is not about style anymore — it’s about quality of craft. Things that are built in a poor manner are not trying in any way, shape, or form to remain; buildings that are made with quality materials are created with the intent for it to say, ‘I don’t want to be torn down in 30 years.’ “ The 45-year-old father of two takes his work personally and imagines his buildings for the future. “I have two girls, so it’s important for me to show them what I do and not curl my toes,” he says.

Dina Goldentayer, co-director of sales for Three Hundred Collins, says the boutique building and its location in an elite enclave will allow for the mood to be “a sense of seclusion and intimacy, similar to a stand-alone home.” Juul-Hansen uses the word “efficiency” when he talks about his Miami boutique project. He credits it to his growing up among Danish architecture and Danish design, which he says is “very much about trying to eliminate things that you don’t need to be there.” What is bothersome to him is wasted space. “We spend a great amount of time to see how efficient we can make plans. 2,000 square feet can be a very nice two bedroom, but it can be a very nice three bedroom if you don’t waste space. Prices are based on a cost per square foot; so every square foot that is wasted — that you don’t get something out of — is a complete waste of money from our standpoint.” Since he started the Miami project — which is being developed by New York-based JMH development, while Charles H. Benson Associates serves as the local architect of record — another similar project has cropped up for him in Beverly Hills. “It is not dissimilar in terms of size and scale.” He’s also working on a project in London. “It’s interesting to spread out and see different environments and expand beyond this island of Manhattan.” TM

Highlights • Oversized terraces. • One- to four-bedroom units, ranging from 995 to over 3,700 square feet. • Each features custom-kitchens, designed by Juul-Hansen, that boast high-end Miele appliances, under-counter wine storage, and designer fixtures from Vola and Hansgrohe. • Located at 300 Collins, Miami Beach, priced from $1.2 million to over $9 million.

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Surf Club The Surf Club Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences is the realization of a vision of the 21st century, built on the glamour of old Miami.

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A (Richard) Meier building is a sensuous experience before it is anything else,” New Yorker architecture critic Paul Goldberg said about the architect extraordinaire. Meier, a recipient of the prestigious Pritzker Prize, architecture’s highest honor — and who is known for designing the Getty Center in Los Angeles, among many other breathtaking buildings — brings his brilliance to Miami with his first area project, a luxury residential and hotel development that is unlike any other. The Surf Club Four Seasons in Surfside will convey the sensuality Goldberger speaks of with its modernity, while preserving an iconic piece of Miami Beach’s past. “In 1927, Harvey Firestone was on a yacht and saw this amazing property and thought that it would be an extraordinary place to have a retreat,” says Meier. “The Surf Club and this beautiful beach have always been a kind of nirvana. The challenge was to integrate an amazing building from the 1930s into new, humanscale, contemporary buildings.” The development, which boasts 965 feet of Atlantic Ocean frontage on a nine-acre site, keeps the Russell Pancoast-designed Mediterranean villa — replete with

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ballrooms, bathing cabanas, and the legendary Peacock Alley loggia — intact. The private beach club is steeped in Miami Beach lore with stories of its glamorous and famous guests — legends such as Frank Sinatra, Noel Coward, Marlene Dietrich, Grace Kelly, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Elizabeth Taylor, and General Douglas MacArthur. Perhaps the club’s most famous guest was Sir Winston Churchill, who visited in 1946 to paint panoramic seascapes from the balcony of one of the famed horseshoe-shaped row of beach cabanas. “Churchill used to pass his time here painting seascapes — watercolors — in a cabana with a glass of Scotch by his side,” says Meier. The new Churchill’s Bar will honor The Surf Club’s celebrated guest. The historic club will serve as an architectural foundation for The Surf Club Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences. “When I learned of The Surf Club’s storied past and exuberant traditions, it was clear we had a unique opportunity to respect and preserve the legacy of the club, while contributing new elements that would make the experience of living here absolutely unparalleled,” says Nadim Ashi, founder and CEO of Miami-based Fort Capital Management, who is the developer of The Surf Club Four Seasons.

With 51 unique floor plans, the residences are comprised of 150 homes, including 12 penthouses. Ranging in size from 1,400 to almost 8,000 square feet, with floor-to-ceiling glass “walls” and up to 20-foot high ceilings, the residences also feature spacious terraces that range up to 18-feet in depth. “This location is such that you want to be able to step out from your residence onto the terrace, and you don’t just want a little balcony; you want to sit down and you want to have lunch. You want the terrace to be useful,” says Meier. One of Meier’s best works is the Douglas House, which was completed in 1973 for clients Jim and Jean Douglas and hovers over the shores of Lake Michigan. His Smith House, set on the craggy coast of Long Island Sound in Darien, Conn., is known for being a “Modernist lighthouse of transparent geometry.” Meier says his Residences at The Surf Club are, in many ways, related to those early houses — “...where there’s a twostory living space, where there’s a great deal of transparency, where there’s an openness. In some units, there is a courtyard that opens down into the unit so light comes through from the roof into the interior spaces of the living room, and you get a sense of light there.”

Crowning the north and south towers are the limited edition penthouses — simplex, duplex, and triplex — which range in size from 5,400 to 7,500 interior square feet and include vast amounts of private outdoor entertaining and recreational areas. Completely open to the sky, these luscious spaces include rooftop gardens, private swimming pools, outdoor living and dining rooms, summer kitchens, and multilevel outdoor courtyards. All of Richard Meier Signature Penthouses include designated private beachfront cabanas and air-conditioned private parking garages. “The Surf Club during its heyday was a magnet for people who came from all over the world to be part of this lavish lifestyle. It was, and will be again, the place to be, “ says the architect. Meier’s put the true stamp of approval on The Surf Club Residences by taking up residence inside his own design. “I’ve worked so hard on this project over the years and I thought to myself, ‘You know, I should live here as well,’ and so I’ve taken an apartment in the building, which I’m thrilled about.” The architect says he’s looking forward to spending time in Miami, where he’ll “paint and draw and look out over the water and enjoy the specialness of this place.” TM

Highlights • Designed by Richard Meier, a recipient of the prestigious Pritzker Prize, architecture’s highest honor — and who is known for designing the Getty Center in Los Angeles. • Historic Surf Club remains as architectural foundation for The Surf Club Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences. • 965 feet of Atlantic Ocean frontage on a nine-acre site. • The Surf Club Four Seasons Residences, located at 9011 Collins Ave., range from $3 million to $35 million.

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Faena House

He created one of the most valuable developments in Buenos Aires — now Alan Faena is bringing his vision to Miami Beach.

rgentine hotelier and real estate developer Alan Faena, founder and president of the Faena Group, has developed properties in Miami Beach and Buenos Aires. He was a fashion designer for over 10 years before beginning a career in real estate development in 2000, partnering with Len Blavatnik, Philippe Stark, and Foster +Partners to redevelop abandoned docklands in the Puerto Madero neighborhood of Buenos Aires. The Faena District, estimated to be a $200-million development, is considered the most valuable real estate in Buenos Aires. Faena is now expanding his brand to Miami Beach, going for the highest end of the market with an estimated $1-billion project, the Faena District Miami Beach. “I’m working on one of the best projects in all of the Americas,” Faena recently told Forbes Magazine. Located in the heart of Miami Beach, the Faena District will extend from 32nd to 36th Streets, between the Atlantic Ocean and Indian Creek. The new mixed-use neighborhood will feature a hotel and residences, plus public, restaurant, and retail environments. “We are creating a neighborhood here, a five-block district that will include the best residential buildings — a theatre, a cultural center, and a parking garage.” Faena believes that this project will be different from others in Miami because this is the “first time that something so spectacular comes from the south” — noting that Miami is South America’s “door to the north.”

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Creating a neighborhood that he conceived as a dynamic expression of culture, art, design, nature, technology, and service, Faena envisions himself as much more than a developer: “We don’t just develop this, we also deliver product, service — we operate, and so we give this project soul,” he said in an interview with Forbes. The Faena Hotel Miami Beach marks the first opening in the Faena District. Faena is debuting the hotel, formerly the historic Saxony, in September 2015. In the original heyday of Miami Beach, the Saxony — built in 1948 — was one of the first luxury hotels. It was famous for its luxurious rooms, restaurants, and exceptional views, and was considered to be the most expensive and lavish resort of the time. The crème de la crème flocked to the site. Hollywood icons like Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, and Dean Martin entertained the well-heeled crowds there. The vision of the contemporary Faena Hotel Miami Beach is to harken to those glamorous, luxurious days of Hollywood. Faena has engaged two giants in the film industry — film and theater director/producer Baz Luhrmann and costume designer Catherine Martin — to bring to life his vision of rebirth for the historic hotel. Luhrmann and Martin are imparting their distinctive aesthetic on the design of all the hotel’s interiors and public spaces. Luhrmann has cited Italian grand opera as a major influence on his work and has also given a nod to

other theatrical styles, such as Bollywood films, as having had an impact on his style. He’s won numerous awards for his lavish films, Moulin Rouge! and Great Gatsby, among many others. Martin and Luhrmann have worked together in Hollywood — in 2002, Moulin Rouge! was nominated for eight Oscars, including “Best Picture,” and won two for “Best Art Direction” and “Best Costume Design,” both by Catherine Martin. The Great Gatsby won “Best Production Design” and “Best Costume Design” by Catherine Martin, making her the most-awarded Australian in Oscar history. With such a luxurious provenance and talented designers imparting their lavish imprint, the Faena Hotel Miami Beach will feature 169 luxurious rooms and suites, plus 13 extraordinary penthouse residences, with expansive views spanning the top two floors of the property. A 3,000-square-foot theater, inspired by the world’s great opera houses — and no doubt, Luhrmann’s love of same — will present live cabaret shows for guests, as well as the public. The property’s 15,000-square-foot Tierra Santa Spa will introduce Miami to the first South American-inspired spa. Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann will be the celebrated chef ’s first restaurant in the U.S., offering an authentic fireinspired cuisine, complete with asados — South American outdoor barbecues. In addition to the hotel, the new district will also include

Faena Forum, Faena House, and Faena Versailles. Miami’s Faena Forum, as does the Faena Arts Center (FAC) in Buenos Aires, will host events and cultural programming with a Latin American influence in the arts, urbanism, politics, science, and technology. Designed by Rem Koolhaas, the 50,000-square-foot building will feature a multi-level structure — combining an elevated, cylindrically-shaped area with a “cuboid” block to the rear — and will have two main spaces, stacked vertically. Meanwhile, occupancy begins this summer in Faena House, an 18-story luxury condominium designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Foster + Partners, located at 3315 Collins Ave. The penthouse at the Faena House reportedly sold for a record $60 million, $10 million above the asking price. The buyer? Not known yet, but Wall Streeters Lloyd Blankfein and Leon Black, plus famed gallerist Larry Gagosian, have allegedly purchased in the building. Fans of the Art Deco period will appreciate Faena Versailles, designed by William Sofield, comprising 22 luxury residences in the historic Deco Versailles Tower — formerly the Hotel Versailles. Sales for this exclusive tower begin in early 2016. A separate, newly constructed contemporary Versailles Tower, designed by Brandon Haw, will follow later in 2016. TM — By Irene Moore

Highlights • Located in the heart of Miami Beach. Situated in a mixed-use neighborhood with art and culture at its core. • Features hotel, residential, retail, restaurant, and cultural amenities. • Each residence has a wraparound terrace, or “aleros.” • 15,000-square-foot Tierra Santa Spa, a South Americaninspired spa. Marina, state-ofthe-art parking, and a retail complex designed by Rem Koolhaas/OMA. • Faena House, located at 3201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, range from $2 million to $50 million.

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Oceana Bal Harbour

Argentinian art collector creates residential showplace in Bal Harbour.

ceana Bal Harbour residents will have the unique distinction of having a sculpture in their midst that premiered at the Whitney Museum of Art and traveled to the Pompidou in Paris and the Guggenheim in Bilbao — before it made its permanent home at Oceana. Conceived by Argentine developer, art collector, and museum founder Eduardo Costantini, an important part of the Oceana’s aesthetic is its superlative sculptures. Costantini has amassed one of the largest and most valuable collections of modern and contemporary Latin American art in the world. “If a masterpiece appears, I buy because of the piece itself. The piece commands the decision,” says Costantini. He established a foundation and assembled the vast majority of these works into his personal museum, the Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (MALBA), inaugurated in 2001 — one of the most significant art institutions in the Argentine capital. Oceana Bal Harbour joins the exclusive company of world-famous museums and galleries by becoming the permanent home of Jeff Koons’ “Pluto and Proserpina,” sculpted of mirror-polished, high-chromium stainless

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steel with a transparent color coating, which is sure to be a captivating sight in the main breezeway with its appearance of liquid gold. “Oceana Bal Harbour is a fantastic example of how art can function — to be able to design architecture that gives an emotional home for art, where its really part of the essence of the location. ‘Pluto & Proserpina’ — it’s really a symbol of the seasons, the changing of life, and the passions of life, the energy of life,” says Koons. “Ballerina,” also created by Koons in high-chromium stainless steel, is displayed near the reflecting pool, literally reflecting the exquisite taste of Oceana’s developer. “Both of these works function really emotionally — the opportunity, the chance of transcendence that we have in our lives…to exploit the freedom that we have,” Koons muses. Says Costantini: “Everything converges into a unique proposal.” Oceana Bal Harbour’s classically proportioned, 280-story glass structure is rising on the last oceanfront site in the elite enclave of Bal Harbour. The 240-unit tower features 5.53 acres of land with 400 feet of pristine beaches. With homes priced from $3 to $30 million, the Bal Harbour development is a collaboration of a star team, including design by renowned architect Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica, modern interiors by acclaimed Italian designer Piero Lissoni, and artful landscaping by Enzo Enea. “They are citizens of the world,” Costantini says of those involved in creating the project.

Called a “guru” on the cover of Forbes in Argentina because of his predilection for predicting art and financial trends, Oceana Bal Harbour is one of the most important projects in Costantini’s career — a well-thought-out master plan. “As a developer, I visualize two kinds of spaces — the physical and the creative,” says Costantini. “It is through this two-sided perception that projects are born. And it is because of this thinking that Oceana Bal Harbour is destined to become a unique habitat. As a result of a comprehensive approach that integrates urbanism, landscape, architecture, interior design, art and amenities, and the resulting synergies, Oceana Bal Harbour has been created to be truly exceptional and nearly impossible to replicate.” Costantini’s concept of the building’s beauty, significant artistic masterpieces, unit layouts, high-quality detailing, and landscape aesthetics offers a life graced by art and beautiful surroundings. “Oceana Bal Harbour has been curated to be both museum to important pieces and a property where residents may create their own luxurious experience,” he says. Much of what makes Oceana so special is its location on prime real estate in Bal Harbour, on the former site of the Bal Harbour Beach Club. “I have an inclination for the water. I love the space of it. What drives me is the quality of the site,” Costantini says. “We bought two of the best oceanfront properties in Miami,” according to Marcos Corti Maderna, chief executive of Consultatio North America. “We paid prime prices for

prime product. We believe in the market and the product that we can develop.” Providing a spectacular quotidian perspective from sunrise to sunset, the view changes with reflections of the sun and ocean and the soft pastels of early evening, Complete flowthrough layouts and floor-to-ceiling views ensure that residents never miss a moment of the beauty surrounding them. Large terraces act as outdoor living rooms, inspiring social gatherings and evenings at home. Other residential amenities include gourmet exhibition kitchens, spa-like bathrooms, herringbone hardwood flooring, and lofty 10-foot ceilings. Oceana Bal Harbour also offers resort-style benefits such as: a 24-hour concierge service and upscale poolside restaurant, a world-class spa, valet parking, private cabanas, a relaxation pool and Olympic-style lap pool, a kid’s activity room, a cinema, underground parking, and more. Residents will indulge in the full luxury of the chic Bal Harbour lifestyle. Bal Harbour Shops are less than a mile away, offering an array of high-fashion shops such as Chanel, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander McQueen, and Brioni. Costantini says, “This entire creative process is driven by a desire to provide fullness and enjoyment for all who encounter Oceana Bal Harbour, and it is our hope (residents) will take pleasure in this special destination for many years to come.” TM

Highlights • Sculptures by Jeff Koons, one of the world’s most famous living artists. Large relaxation pool and Olympic-style lap pool. • Full poolside restaurant (Bar & Grill) with outdoor café. Fitness center with an ocean view. • Yoga/meditation/Pilates area. Grand salon for entertainment events. Chef’s kitchen and bar with salon. • Private climate-controlled wine locker. Library with lounge and private area. Private cinema/ media room. Valet parking. • Oceana Bal Harbour, located at 10201 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, range from $1.8 million to $30 million.

— By Irene Moore

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Old World Opulence

Villa Katerina exudes elegance and refinement along Pinetree Drive, one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Miami Beach. The Mediterraneanstyle mansion mimics those traditionally found in Mediterranean countries, particularly Spain, France and Italy. This Western exposure, waterfront beauty possesses 100-feet of unobstructed views. The master bedroom has private access to an expansive terrace overlooking the water. Over 10,000 square feet with 6 bedrooms, plus 6 baths and two half baths. Private guesthouse, gourmet kitchen, formal dining and living room, Florida room, wet bar, three fireplaces, in-ground swimming pool, and boat dockage, offers plenty of opportunity for entertaining visitors. Custom millwork adds to its old-world charm. $18.7 million.

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Shifting South Lower East Side Manhattan museum shifts to Miami with a sister gallery in Wynwood. By Michelle F. Solomon

n New York’s Lower East Side, the Judith Charles Gallery is turning heads in the NYC art scene with its current exhibit, Immediate Female, in what the gallery calls an interdisciplinary group exhibition. The Huffington Post was a little bolder about the exhibit. “Thanks to Judith Charles Gallery,” art lovers will get a chance to discover “10 badass emerging female artists you should know.” Lucky are we in Miami because some of the folks who are the visionaries at Judith Charles have headed south to open the Blueshift Project inWynwood. “One of the owners of Judith Charles Gallery wanted to open a space in Miami, so here we are,” says Blueshift Project’s co director Sofia Bastidas. That “owner” is Eduardo Burillo, an art collector and Mexican entrepreneur, who has recently taken up residence in Miami. His Blueshift Project gallery is housed in the former Now Contemporary Art space in Wynwood at 175 Northwest 25th Street, Miami. The associate director at Judith Charles Gallery, Robert Dimin, who also curated the inaugural show “Made in New York” at Blueshift Project, says that

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Burillo — who was not available for an interview by press time — wanted to put together a team of “great thinkers” for Blueshift, a sort of southern extension of Judith Charles Gallery. Most likely, the New York gallery will eventually be rebranded Blueshift, too. “These great thinkers, such as Sofia, will be people who understand art and the Miami art scene. We’re new eyes and new voices who are really trying to share some of the best free-thinking artists out there who are making art and are becoming part of the history of art,” says Dimin. The associate director/curator says that in his conversations with Burillo he knows that there will be a focus on Latin American artists in the Miami gallery, as well as European artists — and of course, the gallery will work with local Miami artists, too. The mission, according to a published statement, is that through multi-faceted exhibitions, programs, and collaborations, Blueshift Project aims to support artists’ production, foster public engagement, and bring significant national and international art to Miami audiences. In speaking of Burillo, the gallery’s mission statement says that his “interest in the ways

“We’re new eyes and new voices who are really trying to share some of the best free-thinking artists out there who are making art and are becoming part of the history of art.”

ABOVE: My Blouse Can Stand on the Wall, 2013; Irinia Miga; FAR LEFT: Mute City, Big Blue, Port Town, 2014; Caitlin Cherry; LEFT: Crates, Blocks and Mammals; David Brooks. BELOW: Banquets in the Dark Wildness, 2014; Dana Sherwood. BELOW LEFT: OTC, 2014: Justine Hill.

contemporary art practices shape our environment and change a city is central to the gallery’s vision and approach.” IN THE SPACE For the launch of Blueshift Project, the first exhibition focuses on trends in contemporary sculpture in the group exhibition, “Made in New York” — created by a group of “under 40-year-old” artists who live and work in New York. “Even though there are eight different artists, all of the work seems to ‘talk’ to each other in the space,” says Bastidas. “Made in New York” includes work by Genesis Belanger, David Brooks, Jen Catron and Paul Outlaw, Caitlin Cherry, Nick Doyle, Irini Miga, and Dana Sherwood. “When Eduardo ask me to curate the inaugural exhibition, as a New York-based curator, I only thought it appropriate to do what I do best. And I wanted to create the best possible exhibition that I could and make it as strong as the space is,” says Dimin.

The 6,000-square-foot space “is amazing,” says Dimin, and describes when he first visited what is now the Blueshift Project. “I walked around it, knowing at the time that it was going to be our sister gallery, but I had no idea it would be a space I would be curating in. When it was presented to me, I knew I had to do something monumental. I said to myself, ‘This inaugural exhibition needs to be sculptural – paintings will get lost in here.’ For this exhibition, we need to put our fingerprint on the Miami art world. The works needed to be really smart, museum-esque, private-collection type pieces that people can walk in and enjoy and look at and contemplate.” BUILDING BOOM Dimin explains that his recent visit to Miami for this past Art Basel opened his eyes to something about the city and eventually would lead to what kind of pieces he would bring to Miami for the exhibit. “I saw a lot of new development. It was striking to me. Since I’m not here every day and don’t see the changes, it seemed that this year, there was a boom happening — in building, in

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art.

The Artists of

“Made in New York” Necessary shows often come together through their own fruition. “Made In New York” grew from reoccurring themes, including such topics as humanity’s struggle with the worlds they inhabit. Genesis Belanger The use of cement and steel as the dominant material in her graceful abstractions defines Belanger as an artist. These materials have often been associated with works made by men. She subverts this notion by claiming the material as hers.

LEFT: Suspended, 2014; Justine Hill; BELOW FAR LEFT: Goya Attempts to Teach the Masses Using Goats as Visual Aids, 2013; Jean Catron and Paul Outlaw. BELOW LEFT: She was asking for it, 2014; Genesis Bolanger. BOTTOM: Baby Giraffe, 2013; Nick Doyle.

David Brooks A simple act of placing a cherry picker with palms on its platform in the center of an art gallery gains the desperate attention to talk about the encroachment of urbanization on natural habitats. Jen Catron & Paul Outlaw The artists take a child’s amusement park ride, the merry-go-round, and replace the fiberglass horses with taxidermy goats. This act of alteration, of replacing something fantastical and innocent to something that in its nature questions mortality, delves into spiritual and moral issues. Caitlin Cherry A constructed pool with a painting submerged under water is, mysteriously, both a sign of wealth and of above-ground, lower-middle-class monstrosities. Its scale is key to its message of abjectness. Nick Doyle The works, themselves, are parts of a created narrative of the artist’s alter ego, Steven — a suburban misanthrope. This is the world humanity dreamt of creating, but no one now wants to claim it.

neighborhoods — and I somehow wanted the work I was selecting to reference all that surrounds that, from the very standard environmental issues of urbanization to the positive flip slide of new jobs, business, and money, and all that would bring to Miami.” He found that in the works of Brooks and Sherwood, for instance, who happen to have South Florida connections. Brooks often works in the Everglades and Sherwood’s piece “Banquets in the Dark Wildness” features videos that were filmed in Loxahatchee, Fla., in Palm Beach County. Complementing the sculpture, abstract paintings by Justine Hill are on view in the gallery’s project space. “It was important that I make the project space a comfortable place for an art audience that maybe isn’t as well versed in the rigorous academic of contemporary art,” says Dimin. Hill’s work, according to the curator, is perhaps more accessible than the sculpture in the main space. “I went with an artist who is making work as intellectually sound as the sculptures, but maybe with a more accessible entry point.” SMART ART The conversation inside Blueshift Project is one 84 TRILLIONAIRE

of being more than just another gallery space opening in Wynwood. “Because of the quality of the works is why we can resonate with people who have seen just about everything, and they’ll know that when there’s something fresh and special and new that needs to be seen, we’ll be presenting it.” In addition to the “new that needs to be seen,” there’s also the element of exposure for the artists, a place for collectors, and an aspect of education through interaction. “We really want to be a place that educates and shows what’s going on in the contemporary art world. We want to bridge the gap between collectors and Latin America and the Caribbean. What sets this gallery apart is that we have a strong curatorial purpose to offer the community. We are going to be doing a lot of programming. Most of the artists that will be exhibiting will be participating in artist talks throughout runs of exhibitions. We’ll be hosting lectures and performances,” says Bastidas. Dana Sherwood, David Brooks, Jen Catron, and Paul Outlaw will be hosting talks during the run of “Made in New York.” “Art is a global language and especially in a place like Miami,” says Dimin. TM

Irinia Miga With a sculptural assemblage of the abstracted human form or a simple sweater made from porcelain, the artist directly references the delicate nature of life. Her choice of fragile materials and their ultimate execution further echo these ideas. Dana Sherwood The artist sets up interventions in nature in the form of opulent feasts. Sherwood documents these miraculous moments with night-vision sensor cameras. She blurs the division of the natural and manipulated by serving her “artwork” directly to the natives in their natural habitat.

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Fancy

Footwork

Flamenco Festival Miami brings Spain’s most adored ambassador to the Arsht Center. By Michelle F. Solomon

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Sometimes you have to go away from your own culture to realize the value of your culture,” says Miguel Marin, the producer of Flamenco Festival, who will bring his festival to the Miami’s Adrienne Arsht Center in March. Marin discovered flamenco, he says, 20 years ago when he moved to New York. “I had to leave Spain to discover the richness of flamenco,” he says. The Flamenco Festival will visit the Arsht Center for its eighth season. “From the very first year, we knew that the Flamenco Festival would be a signature series for the Arsht. It was a hit right out of the box,” says Scott Shiller, executive vice president, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. “One of the things that I love about the festival is that it brings such an incredible mix of young, old, Spanish speakers, English speakers. In our lobby before the shows, there’s such energy around it.” Marin believes that the electricity comes from flamenco itself. “Flamenco is a very direct art form, where the intensity and depth of the emotion is able to touch the hearts of people, regardless of their cultural backgrounds,” he says. Flamenco was born from the melting pot of different cultures, and the expressive dance is one

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of Spain’s national treasures. The music and dance of southern Spain’s Andalucía, flamenco has deep historical roots in east Indian, Greek, Roman, Persian, and Jewish cultures. In her book, Flamenco: All You Wanted to Know, Emma Martinez attempts to solve the debate over who is responsible for the creation of flamenco. “Perhaps the closest we can get to defining who is fundamentally responsible for flamenco music and dance, as we know it today, is to say that it was invented in Andalucía by Andalucíans. Together, both Andalucía Gypsies and non-Gypsies created a distinct style of song and dance.” While flamenco is thought of mostly as dance, flamenco actually exists in three forms: Cante, the song, Baile, the dance, and Guitarra, guitar playing. For Marin, the connection between the dance and the music is what makes flamenco so magical. “The music makes the dancer go inside himself or herself and to have that special connection with your soul — that divine part — and then to bring that alive to an audience.” He explains that the structure of flamenco is very improvisational. “This brings the ‘duende’ of the magic to the stage and the audience can feel it. You do not need to understand it; it is not a dance or music for the

mind; it is an art form that you feel from your heart. That is what ‘duende’ is — what everyone is looking for in flamenco — that one magic moment where everything just connects.” Magical, too, is the star of this year’s Flamenco Festival — Sara Baras. Shiller recalls a visit to Spain he took this past summer. Everywhere he looked — billboards, photographs — everyone was talking about Baras and her new tribute to the great proponents of flamenco, “Voces.” “I’ve titled the work ‘Voces’ to thank, with humility, all of the voices that have influenced my generation and that have had an influence directly on myself. And to thank all of these artists — that because of them, we are now here,” says Baras. “Voces, Suite Flamenca” is a large-scale production that features a company of dancers, including guest artist José Serrano and a group of seven vocalists and musicians. Her tribute is to flamenco’s greatest artists, including Paco de Lucia, Antonio Gades, Enrique Morente, Moraito, and Carmen Amaya. “With Paco, I have so many good memories. When he passed away, we were doing ‘La Pepa’ in London. It was a hard time for me. I was mad at the world. The soundtrack of my life is Paco de Lucia.” Baras says that the artists are so deep within her soul that her performances “come from my heart. I am going to give on stage what I am, and it is in honor of these artists.” The flamenco dancer has become internationally famous for her brilliant footwork and captivating stage presence over a career that has spanned more than 20 years. As an ambassador of Spanish culture to the world, she was asked to lend her image for the creation of Spain Barbie®, was honored by the Spanish government with a commemorative postage stamp, and has been the face of major international brands such as Cartier and Freixenet. “She is one of the best to combine a more modern aesthetic with the traditional. When you see her live, you see one of the most talented dancers with footwork —

she has updated the art form to a modern aesthetic. It is exciting to see that even in its most contemporary form, flamenco can remain deeply rooted,” says Marin. To celebrate Baras and Spain, Shiller says there are cultural exchanges planned off stage as well as on stage. Arsht’s in-house restaurants, Brava and Books and Books, are planning special menus — “paella in the lobby and sangria,” he says. Flamenco in Miami has become bigger than just a festival weekend, and Shiller merely hints at what’s to come. For the Arsht’s tenth anniversary season in 2016, flamenco and the “creation of a project” are mentioned in the same sentence as he talks about the core of flamenco being close to the performing arts center’s own mission of being “vibrant, innovative and nurturing.” While he wouldn’t talk specifics, Shiller promises that “the project is something that will launch in Miami and will be seen all over the world.” Get ready for some real fancy footwork. TM

“Flamenco is a very direct art form, where the intensity and depth of the emotion is able to touch the hearts of people, regardless of their cultural backgrounds.”

Flamenco Festival Miami 2015 is at the Arsht Center March 12 to 14 in the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall. Info at www.arshtcenter.org.

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Fairy Tale Fashion Flip through the storybook of costume designer Sandy Powell’s vision of Disney’s eye-catching Cinderella. by Michelle F. Solomon

inderella gets the big-screen treatment by Disney. The liveaction fairy tale is in movie theaters this Spring, but it’s the fashions that will make dreams come true. Oscar winning costume designer Sandy Powell has three Academy Awards lining her shelves for her work and has been nominated seven additional times, but you don’t need a crystal ball to see that Powell will be in line for another statue for her work on the film Cinderella.

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For the film, the costume designer said she really was going for a “once upon a time feel” and was influenced by different styles and time periods. Powell poured over designs from the 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries and kept coming back to the 19th century, which, she says, “had a sort of fairy tale look to it.” She then infused the 19th century look with a bit of 1940s glam. The result is pure spectacle — colorful, vivid, and as Powell says, “with easy references as to who is good and who is wicked.”

The Stepsisters “The whole idea behind the stepsisters is that they weren’t physically ugly: they are beautiful but vain and ugly inside. If we were to succeed in making them ugly, I knew they had to be silly, so I decided to dress them identically as Disney did in the animated film, a bit like friends who go out shopping and get the same thing but in different colors, or twins that have always been dressed in the same thing but again in different colors: if one was in pink with green trim, the other was in green with pink trim. Basically I over-dressed them and went one step too far with what they were wearing.”

The Fairy Godmother “The Fairy Godmother was actually quite hard because it could be absolutely anything. Everything really came together once we knew it was Helena Bonham Carter in the role. I wanted her to be luminous and be magical, so we worked with technicians from Phillips who developed some little LED lights that we stitched throughout the dress which were timed to turn on when she casts a spell.”

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big screen. The Stepmother “Cate Blanchett was the first person cast in the film (as The Stepmother), so I always had her in mind when designing the stepmother’s costumes. The look I was going for was Joan Crawford or Marlene Dietrich does Victorian, as I wanted to make her look intimidating more than anything, and Cate has such incredible poise. She wears every outfit beautifully. It’s a designer’s dream really, because she is one of the greatest people there is to dress. There are only a handful of actors that you can throw anything on and they look fabulous, and she is one of them.”

The Prince The Prince had to be dashing and handsome, of course, and fortunately I had a handsome actor to begin with. But as opposed to somber, masculine colors, I put him in light blues and greens and whites, and since he has been in the military we put him in a really beautifully-fitting uniform. And, we added sparkles in order to achieve this incredibly romantic feel.” 90 TRILLIONAIRE

The Glass Slipper “I knew the shape of the shoe that I wanted, which was in fact based on an original shoe from the 1890s that I found in a Northampton show museum — the shoe was impossibly tiny with a five-inch heel and was simply elegant. But I soon realized that the only way we could even attempt to make a crystal shoe was with the help of Swarovski. When we approached them they were, of course, up to the challenge, and thus began a collaboration that took place over months and months with numerous trials and tests. There were numerous technical problems along the way as they had to develop a piece of machinery especially to create it, but eventually we ended up with a shoe that looked like it was one crystal, which had always been our goal. The day they showed us the shoe was incredible actually — it was a huge relief and very exciting.”

The Ballroom Scene “The ballroom scene was inspired by a lot of ballroom dances from old-fashioned films. Films like Luchino Visconti’s ‘The Leopard’ and Alexander Hall’s ‘Once Upon a Time,’ so it’s a mix of different elements from different centuries because we were looking for a diverse mix of characters from various social and economic classes since it was supposed to be a ball for everyone. The whole ballroom is an explosion of color, sumptuous, rich, and in some cases, really over the top, as many of the guests are there to impress, and hopefully marry, the Prince. We also wanted to have an element of international flavor, so we dressed princesses from China, Japan, India, Africa and Russia. There were more than 450 extras in the scenes, each one wearing a costume that we designed. “The challenge was to do all of this and still have Cinderella stand out from the crowd while at the same time, keeping her dress relatively simple. She had to look spectacular as compared to what she had looked like earlier in the story: the most fantastic looking person at the ball, yet dressed the simplest. It’s not the most ornate, or the most glittery, or the sparkliest, or the richest looking gown in the ball, but it had to be the most beautiful. The gown itself is made up of over 270 yards of fabric because there are so many layers to it, more than three miles of stitching, numerous petticoats and more than 10,000 Swarovski crystals, and nine copies were created. We decided very early on that the color should still be blue, as it was in the animated film, but it had to be just the right shade of blue, and that took weeks and weeks to get right.” TM

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Battle on

the Beach Miami Beach is selected to host the world’s foremost equestrian show-jumping series in April.

20 horses. 1900 bales of shavings. 8 tons of horse food. 10 tons of hay. 1000 tons of sand. Jan Tops, founder and president of Longines Global Champions Tour, could have selected anywhere for the launch destination to kick off his 2015 series. But the honor of the world’s foremost show-jumping series and its expansion in the U.S. went to Miami Beach. “We are a global championship. It was very important, strategically, to expand to the United States, and we hope to continue this expansion in the coming years. Miami Beach is one of the most exciting and dynamic destinations in the world today — it’s a pleasure to be there.” The Olympic level sport brings together the “Top 30” ranked show jumpers in the world in a 15-event tour. Miami Beach hosts the very first round of the 15-event tour from April 2 to 4, directly opposite Collins Park on Miami Beach. During the three days of competition, riders and their horses will compete for $879,000 in prizes, including the world-renowned Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix and the prestigious American Invitational. For Margie Goldstein-Engle — one of America’s all-time winning riders with more than 198 Grand Prix wins — being in Miami means much to her on a personal and a professional level. Goldstein-Engle was born and lives in Wellington, Fla., and started riding at the age of nine when her parents had small horse shows at their barn where they had their own riding school. “I’ve always liked animals and sports. I remember getting on ponies since kindergarten and going on pony rides. I didn’t formally start riding and taking lessons until I was nine years old at the riding school, Gladewinds Farm, in Miami,” she said in an interview. At the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, Goldstein-Engle was the highest-placed woman and the highest-placed U.S. rider in the individual competition, riding Hidden Creek’s Perin to a tenth place tie. She was a part of

“The Global Champions Tour has been a huge boost to the sport worldwide and to have a leg of it in Miami is a great fit.”

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Wellington’s Kent Farrington

the U.S. silver medal team at the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games aboard Hidden Creek’s Quervo Gold. “I’m from Miami and it’s a special place for me. It’s great for the sport and for bringing the sport to a new audience. This is a very prestigious event,” says Goldstein-Engle. While there is prestige and status involved for the riders, Tops says being part of the event is also thrilling. “Our events are about the very top sport at their core, but also a fantastic VIP and spectator experience. The Tour is a pioneering circuit and we always want to break new ground — seeing Olympic-level sport on the sands of Miami Beach in such a unique location enhances what we are trying to do,” says Tops, who won an Olympic team gold medal in the sport in Barcelona in 1992, and launched the Global Champions Tour in 2006, transforming the world of international show jumping. Access to the landmark event in Miami Beach is free, allowing spectators to watch world-class sport up-close and personal from the 1,400-seated grandstand or along the edge of the arena. Kent Farrington, ranked as the No. 1 show jumper in the U.S., added: “The Global Champions Tour has been a huge boost to the sport worldwide and to have a leg of it in Miami is a great fit.” Farrington, originally from Chicago, makes his home base in Wellington, where he brought his vision for a dream barn to life, building the facility from the ground up. Located on 13 acres, the compound is split between a main farm and the training arena and paddocks. Twenty stalls host 20 horses, both Farrington’s Grand Prix mounts and horses of his students. “When so many of us are in Florida already, the Global Champions Tour in Miami Beach is exciting for everyone involved,” says Farrington. The Championship spans three continents and takes in the world’s great cities, including Madrid, Hamburg, Antwerp, Paris, Cannes, London, Shanghai, Monaco, Cascais, Chantilly, Valkenswaard, Vienna — with the special final event in Doha, Qatar, which wraps up the tour in November. The other new venue added to the 2015 tour circuit, along with Miami Beach, is Rome, Italy, where the championship will be held in September at the impressive Stadio dei Marmi, which is famous for its being encircled by 59 classical statues depicting different sports. “2015 is set to be a landmark year for our series as we expand to the spectacular destinations of Miami Beach and Rome, bringing a new continent and a new capital city to our calendar,” says Tops.” TM

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centennial.

Through Miami Beach turns 100 and it’s cause for celebration. By James Cubby

Bathers enjoy the surf on what, in 1915, would become the Town of Miami Beach, in a photo taken sometime between 1910 and 1913.

ith a well-deserved reputation as a party town, Miami Beach has never needed a reason to celebrate. But this year, the “Billion Dollar Sandbar” is throwing one of its biggest celebrations as the “American Riviera” turns 100 on March 26. Miami Beach has racked up quite a colorful history that st 9, the mo er in 191 h . began even before the town of Miami Beach was is rs F e d n am u Carl Grah Beach’s fo of Miami chartered 100 years ago. The stories that surround t n e in m pro the early beginnings of Miami Beach are varied, but according to Seth H. Bramson, Miami Beach city historian, “It all began with what would be the discovery of what would become Miami Beach by father and Circa 1920 son, Henry and Charles Lum, who sail-boated : What had been noth sandbar isl ing but a m and is begi from Key West to a mangrove sandbar island angrove nning to ta buildings in ke shape w place and ith several in 1870.” a number of streets alre ady laid ou The island passed through several hands t. before entrepreneur Carl Fisher landed in town from Indiana. His arrival was just in time to assist farmer John S. Collins, who had run out of funds for the bridge project that linked the mainland to Ocean Beach, the name for Miami Beach at the time. According to Bramson, Carl Fisher — now credited as the “Father of Miami Beach” — loaned Collins $50,000 to complete the bridge, and Collins paid Fisher back with 222 acres, located right in the middle of the area now known 94 TRILLIONAIRE

as South Beach. The bridge opened in 1913, and Fisher financed the dredging of Biscayne Bay and transformed Miami Beach into a city that would attract the well-to-do such as the Vanderbilts, Harvey Firestone, and James Cash (J.C.) Penney. Fisher had big plans for Miami Beach, and according to the Indiana Historical Society, told his wife, Jane, who was quite skeptical of the project, “I’m going to build a city here — a city like magic, like romantic places you read and dream about, but never see.” While it has seen its ups and downs throughout the years, it still retains its magic.

‘10s

With the completion in 1913 of the Collins Bridge, the longest wooden bridge in the world, the road was open for development. It was the very same year that a man named Joe Weiss went to work at Smith’s Casino at the south end of Ocean Beach, and five years later, bought a small house where he opened Joe’s Restaurant, later to become Joe’s Stone Crab. In 1914, the W.J. Brown Hotel opened, the first hotel on Miami Beach that now houses the eatery Prime 112. Miami Beach was going through a transformation, and several paved roads, suitable for automobiles, were built. On March 26, 1915, the town of Miami Beach was incorporated, and J.N. Lummus was elected as the first mayor. Carl Fisher created Lincoln Road from a mangrove swamp, built a home on the ocean at Lincoln Road, and

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centennial.

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U.S. Army Corps had taken over the city, turning it int The photos shows o Camp Miami Be several of the gre ach. at Art Deco hotel s in the backgrou nd.

then a hotel named the Lincoln Hotel on the corner of Lincoln Road and Washington Avenue. In 1917, Miami Beach became a city; in 1919, the County (later MacArthur) Causeway was completed, creating another gateway to the mainland.

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‘20s

The “Roaring Twenties” may have been the time when Miami Beach first was labeled a party town, but the era was a time of rapid expansion. While Miami Beach was a booming young city led by developer Fisher, it was the publicity created by the famed public relations guru Steve Hannagan that attracted bigwigs such as Penney, Presidents Warren G. Harding and Herbert Hoover, writer Dorothy Parker, Gloria Swanson, Will Rogers, Babe Ruth, and even mobsters such as Al “Scarface” Capone. South Florida’s nearness to the Caribbean made Miami Beach a popular place during Prohibition. And according to one account, there were limos — lined up at the wharfs to welcome the boats from Havana, Bimini, and Nassau — that were filled with illegal booze. Records show that the Prohibition laws were minimally enforced, and although Prohibition was a federal law, liquor flowed freely — thanks to local rumrunners and organized crime. In 1926, the party stopped, however briefly, as a great hurricane hit on Sept. 17 and 18, devastating many of the buildings, which were made of wood. A major rebuilding began in 1927 with Spanish and Mediterranean as the primary architectural style.

‘30s

For many years, Wylly’s Tours was a major Miami Beach and Miami tour operator. The folder is from the late 1930s or early (pre World War II) 1940s.

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The Art Deco era transformed the beach town into a new and modern resort. The city attracted tourists who came to visit the oceanfront resort that had been rebuilt with mostly small-scale, concrete and stucco hotels — the buildings that largely comprise the Art Deco historic district of today. During the Depression, only the wealthy could afford to travel, and they chose Miami Beach as their winter resort, renaming it the “American Riviera.” Architects such as L. Murray Dixon, T. Hunter Henderson, and Henry Hohauser worked quickly to build the new modern

low-rise hotels. And from 1930 until 1941, hotels such as the Shorecrest, the Colony, the Savoy Plaza, the Astor, the Clevelander, the Victor, the Essex House, the Breakwater, and the Cardozo opened their doors. Rumor has it that the mob helped bankroll the building of many of the Miami Beach hotels, thus accounting for the illegal gambling that went on in backrooms and the hidden casinos in many of these hotels.

‘40s

Miami Beach was booming once again, and Reader’s Digest touted the 1940 tourist season as “the greatest in the history of Miami.” Miami Beach was the choice winter destination of the wealthy, but all that was soon to change. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 led to the United States entering World War II. The city quickly became “Camp Miami Beach,” and the military took over most of the hotels on the beach; the Nautilus Hotel, on Alton Road, became a military hospital. As a training ground for the U. S. Army Air Corps, Lummus Park was used for daily calisthenics, while close-order drills were conducted on the golf courses. Troops marched on Lincoln Road and Washington Avenue, as well as in Flamingo Park. Among the famous stars who trained here were Clark Gable and Jimmy Stewart. As soon as the war ended, however, restoration of the hotels and restaurants began, and by 1948, almost all were back in business.

‘50s

Beginning in the late 1940s, there was a new flurry of development and hotel building, with the opening of new hotels such as the Eden Roc and the Fontainebleau — both designed by famed architect Morris Lapidus in the mid-1950s. The mega hotels the ws the spite wall of ach, the photo sho “the shadow.” the 46th Street be in c ove Ro ab en ne Ed pla n’s a fso Taken from tel, with Harry Mu Fontainebleau ho

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attracted a new breed to Miami Beach, including Frank Sinatra and his “Rat Pack” pals, many of whom performed at both the Eden Roc and Fontainebleau. In 1953, radio star Arthur Godfrey began broadcasting his show from a Bal Harbour hotel, attracting business and tourism.

‘60s

Miami Beach had begun to reinvent itself with the arrival of the new giant hotels such as the Fontainebleau and for the most part, remained a place to party. In 1964, the Beatles landed in Miami for the title as li claimed A their second U.S. appearance ad ld m or ew Muham pion of th ter. to be telecast on the Ed oxing cham en b C ht n g io ei nt heavyw Conve mi Beach Sullivan Show, live from the at the Mia Deauville Hotel on Collins Avenue. Just a few days later, the world took notice of Miami Beach again as Muhammad Ali claimed the title as the heavyweight boxing champion of the world at the Miami Beach Convention Center. In 1966, Jackie Gleason brought his television show to the Miami Beach Auditorium. While the large hotels toward the north end of Miami Beach were flourishing, the southern part of the island became known as “God’s waiting room” as the median age of the population at the end of the 1960s was 67 years old. Many of the rundown hotels had reopened as low-rent rooming houses, attracting retirees on fixed incomes. The southern part of the beach was also rife with crime as “cocaine cowboys” moved in.

‘70s

Miami Beach’s population was growing, but much of South Beach had become unsafe. The 2006 documentary film Cocaine Cowboys chronicled the rise of the cocaine trade in South Florida. The drug industry had seemingly taken over much of Miami Beach during that era and brought unwanted crime. It was at that time that a woman from New York, Barbara Capitman, moved to Miami Beach and fell in love with the beautiful Art Deco buildings that were,

for the most part, in various stages of decay. During this time, the credo was that if it was old, it was to be torn down. Capitman and artist Leonard Horowitz, who created the pastel palette to revive the district, campaigned to save the Art Deco buildings. In 1979, Capitman went to Congress and had the buildings declared historic. These became the first 20th-century buildings in America to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Miami Beach Architectural District was created with the boundaries of the Atlantic Ocean on the east, Sixth Street to the south, Alton Road to the west, and the Collins Canal and Dade Boulevard to the north.

‘80s

In the early 1980s, Miami and Miami Beach were both dangerous cities, and Miami was labeled the murder capital of the world because of so many drug-related murders. But the crime wave made for good television. Miami Beach became popular in the middle of the eighties through Miami Vice, the television show, which shot five seasons on the streets of Miami Beach from 1984 to 1989. The show was recognized as one of the most influential shows of its time, mixing music, fashion, and visual effects to tell its story. Because of Miami Vice, the world again took notice of Miami Beach, including the fashion industry. In 1989, fashion photographer Bruce Weber photographed an ad on the rooftop of the closed Breakwater Hotel using six nude models. This catapulted Miami Beach into a mecca for fashion photography.

Victor Hotel, one of the ultimate, original Art Deco hotels in Miami Beach.

‘90s

Miami Beach became the backdrop for thousands of photo shoots, and suddenly the South Beach district was filled with beautiful models. Almost every modeling agency in the world opened a satellite office here. The film industry also took notice and chose Miami and Miami Beach for locations for films like The Birdcage, Bad Boys, True Lies, Striptease, and There’s Something About Mary. In 1992, Miami Beach faced disaster, once again, as Hurricane Andrew hit South Florida, causing more than $30 billion in damages. Yet, Miami Beach bounced back quickly, and the area known as South Beach continued to attract jetsetters. Nightclubs were filled with top fashion models, and famous stars such as Madonna, Mickey Rourke, Kate Moss, and fashion

One of the “go-go” girls at the 007 1/2 nightclub in the Shelborne Hotel, circal 1979-1980.

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centennial. Miami Beach as a tourist destination was booming in the 2000s.

designer Gianni Versace flocked to South Beach. Tragedy struck South Beach on July 15, 1997, however, when Versace was murdered by Andrew Cunanan on the front steps of Versace’s Ocean Drive mansion.

2000s

Miami Beach continued to grow and developers began building high-rise condos, located outside the historic district, including the Green & Blue Diamond complex, Continuum on South Beach, Icon at South Beach, Murano Grande at Portofino, and the Setai Hotel and Residences. The arts also experienced major growth in Miami Beach. Art Basel launched its first American show here in 2002, making Art Basel Miami Beach the mecca of the international art scene.

2010s

Miami Beach has emerged as a prestigious and expensive piece of real estate with the South of Fifth district becoming the frontrunner. The New York Times recently reported on the amazing boom in Miami Beach, particularly in the South of Fifth district where penthouses are sold for $25 million and up. South of Fifth, formerly one of the underdeveloped areas of South Beach, is on an upswing. Today, Miami Beach is a vibrant international playground. According to Greater Miami and The Beaches Convention Bureau, Miami Beach broke its record in 2013, welcoming over 14-million overnight visitors. A year-long schedule of festivals such as Art Basel Miami Beach, South Beach Wine & Food Festival, Miami Beach Jazz Festival — and events like the International Boat Show and Art Deco Weekend — attract visitors from around the globe. Miami Beach is also home to the Miami City Ballet and the New World Symphony, housed in the beautiful new Frank Gehry-designed New World Center. It has been quite a 100-year whirlwind, and Carl Fisher’s dream has certainly come true. There’s no other city that compares to Miami Beach — it is, indeed like no other place in the world. Miami Beach City historian Professor Seth H. Bramson assisted in the preparation of this feature. TM

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Free Concert Celebrates Centennial A week-long centennial celebrates Miami Beach’s 100th anniversary, beginning Sunday, March 22, with a 100-hour, non-stop historic festival. Festivities include a fashion runway, concourse car show, an astrophysical concert, beachside wedding for 100 couples, naturalization ceremony for 100 new U.S. citizens, world-class tennis, and more. On Thursday, March 26, the events culminate with an all-day oceanfront musical festival featuring Andrea Bocelli, Barry Gibb, and Gloria Estefan. The event, which is called Hard Rock Rising - Miami Beach 2015 — sponsored by Hard Rock International, the Seminole tribe of Florida, and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, Fla. — will be located on the sand at Eighth Street and Ocean Drive. Other artists on the bill, whose work has contributed to Miami Beach’s cultural tapestry, include official DJ of the Miami Heat, DJ Irie, English guitarist and singer-songwriter Dave Mason, Grammy award-winning musician Jon Secada, Jamaican reggae and hip-hop artist Ky-Mani Marley, jazz flautist Nestor Torres, Miami Beach jazz vocalist Nicole Henry, and Jamaican reggae band Third World — all under the musical direction of multi-Grammy awardwinning producer Rudy Perez. Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records and major contributor to Miami Beach’s music scene, will be honored at the event. Other international stars and celebrities are expected to be part of the concert. Gates open on Thursday, March 26 at noon, for an afternoon beach party with the temporary amphitheater opening at 5 p.m. for the evening’s performances. A schedule of the week’s events is listed at www.miamibeach100.com.

All photographs copyright by and from the Myrna and Seth Bramson Archive

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Former City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, PAMM Trustee, and Robin Smith

Wayne and Arlene Chaplin with Lee Schrager

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Magic City’s art patrons, cultural ambassadors, philanthropic leaders and social tastemakers came out to celebrate the Pérez Art Museum Miami’s (PAMM) Art of the Party presented by Louis Vuitton. Supermodel Karolina Kurkova and music superstar Pitbull were just some of the movers and shakers who attended the night of samba and soul at Miami’s waterfront museum. Kurkova and guests mix and mingled in the Art of the Party Supper Club, which gave a modern twist to the traditional gala.

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Secret Paradise Qasr al Sarab in the Middle Eastern desert’s Empty Quarter is one mirage not to be missed.

By Hope Gainer

ar, far away in the Empty Quarter of the endless sandy desert, lies a secret paradise. It looks mystical — like a mirage amongst the dunes — but upon arrival, a magical palace appears called Qasr al Sarab. Once inside the fortress walls, seduction takes place tempting all the senses with colors and sounds of nature and traditional tastes, culture, and charm. Here everyone wants to stay … and live happily ever after! My escape to Qasr al Sarab came after a hectic weekend at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix — a time filled with fast cars, slick society, mega yachts swaying, D.J.’s pumping, and champagne flowing. I wanted to get lost in nature and knew just the perfect place, located in the famed Liwa Desert in the Empty Quarter, the largest uninterrupted sand desert in the world. Here I could melt away the stresses of everyday life while detoxing and cleansing my soul for a few days. After a private, chauffeured car from the resort delivered me through the gates of the palace and 100 TRILLIONAIRE

dropped me at the grand entrance, I was greeted by a hospitality hostess. She presented me with a date drink made from fresh goat milk to quench my thirst from the dusty desert ride. I sipped the delicious drink while we reviewed my personalized activities schedule, which can be prearranged to fit your own pace and choice, prior to arrival. First up was the camel trek. I was shuttled to my room to quickly change for my ride off into the sunset. Soon I was soaking in the sun’s setting rays against the golden sands as they turned into burnt orange hues. It was like a real life “Sex and the City” excursion — like something out of the scene from the movie when Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda, and Samantha hopped on camels in the desert. Colorful, hand woven saddles decorated the funny, furry, double-humped-back creatures as we were led through the desert by a local guide. We stopped for Arabian coffee and tea, just as the sun

At Qasr al Sarab, the 206 rooms, suites, and villas range from either private villas with a 24/7 butler on call or comfortable, contemporary rooms, all exuding sensual Arabian touches.

dipped out of sight below the dunes and filled the sky with a myriad of shades. Once back from my trek, I was able to fully appreciate my spectacular room. Double doors opened to a wide terrace with a forever view of the desert landscape. From my king bed or oversized tub, I could relax and admire the sweeping desert surroundings while munching on a mixture of date treats. (Dates are like the national fruit in the U.A.E. and served as sweet delicacies.) At Qasr al Sarab, the 206 rooms, suites, and villas range from either private villas with a 24/7 butler on call or comfortable, contemporary rooms, all exuding sensual Arabian touches. There are a host of outdoor activities mostly done at sunrise or sunset to capture the splendor of Arabia in the ultimate light and comfortable weather. Camel trekking should be on everyone’s “to do” list. Getting into a 4x4 vehicle for dunebashing — a thrill-seeking ride up and down the dunes — or desert sailing with Arabian winds are adventurous activity options, along with riding Arabian horses or fat-tired bikes across the sand. Another spectator sport is the falcon and saluki

show where local tribesman present these elegant feathered birds flying at high speeds in the desert sky. Falconry has been practiced for thousands of years, and falcons have become a cultural symbol of the region. Yoga classes, a perfect way to begin or end your day, are conducted in the midst of the desert, while flora and fauna desert walks are encouraged for daytime enjoyment or at night by moonlight. To balance my daytime activities, which focused on the outer-world, I made sure to schedule time in the renowned Anantara Spa on the resort premises to get my inner calm. Making a choice was not easy. An indulgent range of face and body treatments, mirroring true Arabian rituals infused with tranquil Thai methods, are on the spa menu. Natural ingredients indigenous to

ABOVE LEFT: Taking a break after a camel ride. ABOVE TOP: The living room of the suite features desert views with interiors that blend with the landscape. ABOVE: Admire the dunes while having a spa treatment in a private suite. FAR LEFT: The central courtyard welcomes with architecture that reflects culture. LEFT: Suhail steakhouse and rooftop lounge serves cuisine among sumptuous surroundings.

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ABOVE: Enjoy the view from one of the villa’s private pools. RIGHT: Land sailing is also known as sand yachting and guests can take to the desert on three-wheeled vehicles powered by wind. BELOW: Local tribesman present falcon shows where the elegant feathered birds fly at high speeds in the desert sky.

The best time of the year to visit the Empty Quarter is during the fall, winter or spring as summers are extremely hot.

the region such as dates, sand, honey, and olives are incorporated. The “Qasr al Sarab Retreat” signature treatment sounded too good to be true: a 230-minute journey that begins with a soothing floral foot ritual, followed by an exotic herbal bath rich with scents of old Arabia, a revitalizing sand scrub using local granules, and an Arabian body wrap to eliminate toxins. Ahhh! To tantalize my taste buds, I had to try some of the gourmet flavors of Arabia while at Qasr al Sarab. This included dining under the stars in a bedouin tent on pillows around a bonfire eating Middle Eastern cuisine — including some of the best homemade hummus ever for starters and delicious grilled lamb, while finishing off with the ever-popular passing of the shisha pipe. Breakfasts are buffet-style with live cooking stations with a touch of Emirati flair. Throughout the day, Arabian coffee, mint teas, Arabian pastries, and dates are served in the lobby meeting room. Lunches or snacks can also be enjoyed, poolside, 102 TRILLIONAIRE

while reclining on day beds with the desert yonder. The resort attracts a diverse demographic of well-heeled clientele from honeymooners and couples to families, friends, and business people. Over breakfast, I met a honeymooning couple from Sao Paolo, and at dinner, I saw a dozen businessmen dining during their retreat. While partaking in the activities, I met a wide variety of folks from many different countries — albeit, I was the only American. The best time of year to visit the Empty Quarter in the Middle Eastern desert is during the fall, winter, or spring seasons as summers are extremely hot. Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is just 90 minutes from Abu Dhabi, reachable easily from either the Abu Dhabi or Dubai International Airports, and accessible by car or helicopter. Take it from a veteran traveler who has made it a mission to see all parts of the globe – Qasr al Sarab is one mirage you won’t want to miss. TM

Sunday Brunch and Polo

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Polo fans gather for fun and sport at the International Polo Club Palm Beach.

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Truffle Trail At Florence’s Il Salviatino, truffle hunting is just one of the many splendid things. By Michelle F. Solomon

“Hunt for rare truffles in Tuscany and then bring your treasures back, and our chef can prepare a meal made with your finds.”

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ast October, Oprah checked truffle hunting off her bucket list. She was in Umbria, Italy, which shares its northwestern border with its famous neighbor, Tuscany. For those who always wondered what gathering their own truffles would feel like, a tranquil villa awaits, ready to treat you to luxury at its finest. At Il Salviatino, just a stone’s throw away from Florence, a truffle-hunting excursion is easily accessible. The stunning hand-restored 15th-century villa lies on the hillside of Fiesole with views of Florence and the rolling Tuscan landscape. Built by the Salviatino family as a warning to the Medicis, the villa remains intact. It was purchased by Marcello F.M. Pigozzo, a former president for InterContinental Asia-Pacific. He also owns Palazzo Victoria in Verona that consists of three 14th-century palazzos. At both properties, there are excursions for the wellheeled traveler who is looking for adventure — and not just any adventure, but something that is off the beaten track. “If you’re into wine and truffles, we can easily do a truffle-hunting excursion, either in Tuscany or on our property in our private park,” says Bart Spoorenberg, general manager at Il Salviatino, during a recent visit to Miami. “Hunt for rare truffles in Tuscany and then bring your treasures back, and our chef can prepare a meal made with your finds,” says Spoorenberg.

His “service ambassadors” can also create a Chianti and Truffle Tour, where you hunt for truffles in the forests of Tuscany; then it’s off to Chianti to experience wine. Black truffles, dubbed “black gold” because of their elusiveness, grow a few inches underground; so experienced truffle hunters have trained dogs who are able to sniff out the truffles for them to be unearthed. Spending a day with a true truffle hunter is a tradition, since many of them have been in the truffle-hunting business for generations. “White truffles, black truffles — the hunter will come here, and guests can go out with him in the park and find them, or he can pick you up and take you on an excursion. He’ll explain how they grow, what they are,” says Spoorenberg. The rare diamond of the culinary world, the crème de la crème of the mushroom, infuses flavor into dishes or is shaven on top of food before serving. Their value depends on their rarity and specific aromatic qualities. The very rare Italian white truffle has the strongest smell of all. If you’re so inclined, share some of the rewards from your truffle hunt with other guests; offer them up as part of the cuisine at the hotel’s Tuscan table night, where easygoing Italian fare is shared home-style at a large table. “It’s about getting to know one another,” says Spoorenberg, furthering the hotel’s personality, which is steeped in an atmosphere that is less formal than most Florence hotels.

“We’d like to think it’s luxury unbuttoned and for the discerning traveler who wants something that feels very personal.” On the terrace of Il Salviatino, take in Florence’s most iconic landmark, the Duomo, one of the finest masterpieces of the Renaissance, built between 1420 and 1435. “As of late March, everything moves outside, and we have this incredible terrace that overlooks the Duomo on one side and Tuscany on the other. This is the best of both worlds — you are minutes from both experiences.” By train, spend a night or two at Il Salviatino’s sister property in Verona, the historic city founded in the 1st century B.C. and a UNESCO World Heritage Center. “Verona has a rich history and culture as well as being, in the collective imagination, one of the most romantic destinations in the world,” says Pigozzo, owner of the luxurious, yet historic, Palazzo Victoria — located in the city center not far from where Pigozzo, himself, was born. Created from three different villas, the hotelier celebrated the historic aspects of the property — even throughout the lobby there are the old Roman ruins that remain from the original villas. The Palazzo Victoria has 74 rooms, with some overlooking the famous pedestrian street, Corso Porta Borsari, paved in marble, known for its elegant shopping.

“Verona has a rich history and culture as well as being, in the collective imagination, one of the most romantic destinations in the world.” Of course, there are also culinary treats to be enjoyed in Verona, too. Rent a Ferrari or a Fiat convertible — the service ambassadors can easily accommodate — while you wind your way through breathtaking landscapes, beautiful Italian lakes, and ancient rice fields. Make sure the ambassadors include in your tour of Veneto a visit to olive farms to sample some of the most delicious olive oils from the region. Or take a chauffeured, guided vineyard tour around Valpolicella, one of the loveliest wine regions in Italy and home to the famed Amarone wines, just northwest of Verona. The best of Valpolicella is in the wines of Allegrini, a family-run estate, renowned in Italy for being one of the country’s most elite Amarone producers. Back in town and about a quarter mile from the hotel is one of the main attractions of Verona — Casa di Giulietta, Juliet’s House — a 14th century building which was once the home of the Cappello family. Legend has it that this was the model for the Capulets of William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet. The tradition continues with lovers writing their names and the names of their beloved ones on the walls of the entrance in an effort to keep their love everlasting. If you’d prefer not to battle the crowds, Palazzo Victoria has its own “Juliet balcony,” where guests write their names for the chance at never-ending love. Il Salviatino in Florence closes in January and February for maintenance. After all, it’s a 15th-century building that needs to be maintained. The Verona hotel is open throughout the year. TM

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Dream Machine

The new 918 Spyder is the gene pool for Porsche sports cars of the future.

uring the 1940s, Americans discovered the sports car. The small cars from Europe were lightweight, nimble, and affordable. On weekends, they could easily be converted into road-racing machines for the new road circuit genre. Enter Ferry Porsche, who did not see a car that he liked. So he decided to build his own, to what became the famous Porsche 356. It was this model that set the stage for Porsche today — performance, utility, and winning races. By the mid/late 1960s, with sports cars in full vogue, speed became the highlight. Lamborghini launched the Muira model and speeds of 170 mph were obtainable. Hence a new term evolved — “super cars.” Porsche, never resting on their racing laurels, used their racing background to enter the super car arena. Welcome to the 1975 Porsche 930, more commonly known as the Porsche Turbo. As one could predict, the bar has been raised once again. With space-age engineering and materials, cars today not only break the 200 mph barrier, but do it with predictable ease. Such cars are now referred to as “hyper cars” — introducing the Porsche 918, the very essence of the Porsche philosophy. Developed from a clean sheet of paper, this no-compromise concept was based around

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By Richard Kollins a hybrid drive, which is the genetic make-up of future Porsches to come. The 4.6-liter V8 engine is derived from Porsche’s LMP2 RS Spyder endurance race car and delivers 608 hp. Additional power is supplied by 2 rechargeable battery-powered electric motors, adding 127 hp to the front wheels and 154 hp to the rear wheels, totaling an astounding 887 hp. Porsche’s patented 7-speed PDK semi-automatic transmission seamlessly delivers the power with gear changes measured in milliseconds. The technical elements are endless and your soul is ignited at first sight. Your first impression is that of the LeMans-winning Porsche 917. This new 918 model is not some retro marketing ploy by any means. Candidly, the 918 is that close to the pure racing models. Now the room gets quiet as you contemplate the visual details. Beyond the smooth silhouette, the brake calipers are painted acid green, as is the name badge. A lone, single large windshield wiper hides from the air passage. Vents direct the air pressure from the front wheel wells around the side mirror and along the side to the rear-mounted cooling system. While looking at the rear-deck lid, you gaze in wonder. Yes, of course there are large openings for engine heat to escape, but those are, in fact, two large exhaust pipes pointing upward toward the rear. Brilliant — pure racing technology applied. This thermodynamic air-channeling design not only extracts the exhaust and heat, but helps with a cooler environment for the hybrid batteries that must be cooled in the first place. Porsche engineered the additional weight of the hybrid electric motors and battery packs for a low center of gravity and rearward weight bias, following its racing driving dynamics. You’ll feel the

balance that allows for the suspension to do its road-holding work as the tires stay firmly planted while rounding sharp curves. Fourwheel steering is featured that maximizes the traction available from the tires when cornering through a series of winding roads or tracks at speed. Completing the road holding is the Porsche Active Aerodynamic system, where the various wings self-adjust for down-force and stability. All of these components are speed-sensitive, per the driving mode adjustment in the cockpit, and account for the stability from highway speeds up to its 211 mph top speed. The confident driver is now able to fully concentrate on the road ahead and not be concerned with any handling quirks. Don’t worry about any variables in road conditions — Porsche’s multilink suspension features adaptive shock absorbers which automatically adapt. Inside, the acid-green color highlights the interior character lines, reminding you that this car is a “green” hybrid. The carbon fiber is so perfectly woven that you swear it is made by Hugo Boss. The all-business gauges and navigation screen are oriented directly toward the driver — yes, this is a car meant for the driver; passenger optional. The open-spoke steering wheel is perfectly crafted, as are the control buttons. The waterfall from the dashboard dramatically carries the various control buttons down to the center console area. As your heart starts to pump as you get ready to take this dream machine for a ride, all goes silent. Suddenly, time travels to 3:59 p.m. in France, and you are Steve McQueen in the movie “LeMans,” and it’s one minute before the start of the historic race. The price tag for the new Porsche 918 starts at $845,000. TM

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SEA ESCAPE Kimberlie Scutti’s signature yacht suits this businesswoman’s lifestyle.

Water World Gaining notoriety as one of the most significant international yacht shows, the Palm Beach International Boat Show (March

imberlie Scutti is passionate about a number of things. In fact, whatever she does, the Fort Lauderdale commercial developer puts her heart and soul into it. She’s developed over three million square feet of commercial real estate properties. “Shopping centers, casinos . . .”, she says with an inference of “you name it, we’ve developed it.”

She has an eye for interior design and revels in creating an interior that reflects her lifestyle. “I like my interiors to be personal reflections of who I am,” she says. A self-proclaimed workaholic, when it’s time for Kimberlie to kick back, boating fits the bill. “Boating is a passion as well as a hobby. I’ve had a lot of boats in the past, and I’ve always redesigned the interiors. It is wonderfully fulfilling to be on the water in an environment that is all yours.” Imagining the interior of the 130-foot yacht, her latest project, she wanted something that was comfortable — a sort of home away from home. And the design of the interior was created to accommodate her lifestyle.

“I wanted to put my own touches — we took out walls, redid floors, made it really signature.” An avid animal lover, she’s created the vessel to also be pet friendly for her dog, Lucky. “Having a boat is to have a very personal place to entertain,” she says. “You have a captive audience; plus you can go places that you have never dreamed of.” The master suite of her latest luxury yacht is on the main deck and is beautifully decorated with soft leather, glass panels, neutral fabrics, and oak and wenge wood paneling. Since Kimberlie’s job can be a 24/7 endeavor, there’s also an office aboard ship. A VIP stateroom for entertaining is located on the sky lounge deck, and there are a further four staterooms below deck, plus a formal dining room for 12 on the main deck. Each saloon is entered through automatic stainless-steel sliding doors. The interior by Italian designer YD & AS has accommodations for 12 guests in six generous, well-appointed staterooms. There’s also a walk-in wardrobe and a sumptuous ensuite bathroom. “I like my guests to have privacy and feel at home,” she says. The interior configuration is also capable of carrying up to 10 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed, luxury yacht experience. The IAG superyacht, which was delivered in 2010, was the first in IAG Yacht’s 127 series. “I have owned a lot of different boats — Benetti, Burger,” says the yacht owner, who speaks with the knowledge of a seasoned mariner. “But this — well, this is quite exquisite — it is a beautiful boat, both inside and out,” says Kimberlie. See this spectacular super-yacht at the Palm Beach International Boat Show. TM

26-29) features more than $1 billion worth of yachts, boats, and accessories. Take in the panoramic views of Palm Beach Island as you stroll along the super-yacht dock, where every vessel clocks in at more than 200 feet. Ready to locate the boat of your dreams? This year, the boat show app, “MyBoatShow,” lets you search by boat, size, and manufacturer. Show entrances are to be located at Evernia Street and Flagler Drive (waterfront) and North Clematis Street and Flagler Drive (waterfront). If you’re one of Palm Beach County’s 36,852 registered boaters, arrive by boat and tie up to the free come-by-boat docks, located south of the in-water display.

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Chilled Beet & Stracciatella ‘Ravioli’ Salad Fresh ingredients create a colorful beet ravioli that’s delectable and beautiful. by Thierry Isambert

tracciatelli cheese sandwiched in between beets creates a colorful, artful pasta-free ravioli. The dish spruces up a Spring menu.

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.

In a small pot, place raw hearts of palm and cover with water. Add orange peel, thyme, and juice from orange. Simmer until tender. Chill immediately, store in a squeeze bottle, and reserve for assembly.

Makes four servings Beet Ravioli 8 whole large beets 1 cup of fresh Stracciatella cheese Take one large beet and peel. On a Japanese mandolin, slice beet as thinly as possible. Use center slices for best results so that beet slice is 2.5 to 3 inches in diameter. Juice the remaining whole beets in an electric juicer, saving both liquid and grated pulp. Slow poach beet slices in beet juice until tender. Ice immediately and drain on towel. Save beet juice for dressing and reserve sliced beets. Chill until assembly. Beet Dust Utilize the grated beets from the juicing process to oven dry to powder. Dry either in low oven at 180 to 200 degrees for 30 minutes or in a food dehydrator until all moisture is removed. When cooled, gently pulse in a food processor until light beet dust crumble is achieved. Herb powder 1 parsley

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1 basil ½ pound spinach 1 cup Panko bread crumbs Bring a pot of water to a boil; lightly season the water with salt. Blanch the spinach in boiling water for three seconds and transfer to ice bath. When cooled, remove from ice water and drain. Press all water out of the spinach. In a blender, puree on high the spinach, basil and parsley together to make a green paste. Reserve to blend with bread crumbs. In a food possessor, place one cup of panco bread crumbs and 3 tablespoons of herb paste. Pulse until color is bright green and uniformed. Dry either in low oven at 180- 200 degrees for 30 miniutes or in a food dehydrator till all moisture is removed. When cooled, gently pulse in a food processor until light herb dust crumble is achieved. Poached Hearts of Palm 4 pieces of medium-sized, fresh Hearts of palm 1 orange 2 thyme sprigs Water to cover

Beet Vinaigrette 4 ounces beet poaching liquid (reserved from poaching process) 1 ounce Mediterranean vinegar 4 ounces olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Plate Garnish 3 baby turnips, peeled and shaved on mandolin 6 ounces pea tendrils Method Start by placing a line of beet powder on plate. Create a matching line of herb powder parallel to beet powder. Place one beet slice on the side of the herb powder. With a spoon, put a dollop of Stracciatella on top of beet slice. Season the Stracciatella lightly with salt and pepper. Place another beet slice on top of Stracciatella to create a ravioli look. Repeat this step to build second “ravioli.” On opposite side of plate, place three slices of hearts of palm in a line formation with small space in-between. Place shaved turnips as garnish in between each heart of palm slice. Lastly, gently dress the “ravioli“ with the beet vinaigrette. Add a line of pea tendril salad on the beet dust. Then drizzle all salad with extra virgin olive oil.

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Spring into Sherry

Spain’s Vejer de la Frontera is the perfect place to sip and savor.

by Virginia Philip

pring is season of much-awaited anticipation and hope. Perhaps there is a project you are eager to begin — or finish. Or there could be a trip you have been planning. One of the most beautiful villages in Spain is also one of the most unique destinations to visit. Vejer de la Frontera, located south of the Sherry Triangle, has an array of attractions that draws the visitor — not to mention its bounty of Sherry. I sat down with Annie Manson, a transplanted Scot with a love of all things Spanish, who opened her cooking school in Vejer in 2009. VP: You went to Edinburgh University to study business and finance. After graduation, you worked for the Chemical Bank of New York. When did you realize your passion was for cooking and wine? AM: After working for Chemical Bank, I went to work for Dun & Bradstreet in the European head office in London. When I started traveling extensively in Europe for work, I realized I was more interested in what I was eating and in visiting local supermarkets than I was for the business at hand. VP: I have visited Vejer many times, and it is one of the most beautiful villages I know. How and when did you discover Vejer? AM: For 20 years, I had been coming to Marbella on holiday. I saw a television program mentioning neighboring Costa de la Luz. I decided right then I was heading there. In 2003, I found Casa Alegre, a restored Andalucían patio home. It was becoming more difficult to leave Vejer while on vacations and weekends to return to London. I had fallen in love with the people, the wine, and the food. In 2006, I sold my catering company and moved full time to Vejer. VP: Today, you operate a cooking school from your home that allows you to share and teach the pleasure of utilizing local, fresh ingredients, paired with the local wines and Sherry. How would you describe your philosophy of teaching? AM: I do not really teach culinary skills or techniques. I share my knowledge of how to cook authentic versions of the local cuisine. The class shops at local markets, then returns to the kitchen to prepare lunch as a group. They gain an insight to the food, wine, and culture of Andalucía. All meals are paired with wine and Sherry. VP: Sherry is the major wine component of the area. Vejer is located just slightly south of the Sherry Triangle and Cadíz. How would you describe Sherry? AM: Sherry is basically an aged white wine. A food wine, Sherry should always be drunk with food. It’s also a wine of extremes that can range from extremely dry to extremely sweet.

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VP: Where does it come from? AM: A wine can only be called Sherry if it is from the denominación de origen (DO) of Jerez. Likewise, Champagne can only be called Champagne if it is from the AC of Champagne. The DO of Jerez is known as the Sherry Triangle. All Sherry has to be aged within this triangle, bordered by the Sherry towns of Jerez de la Frontera, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, and El Puerto de Santa María. VP: There are several types of Sherry. I love the range and the versatility these wines have with food. You became a “Sherry Educator” in 2011. Can you describe the different styles? AM: Sherry is a generic name for eight types of fortified, aged, and blended wines. If you go into a bar and ask for a “Sherry,” you may encounter a blank stare. You need to specify the type you want. The eight types of Sherry are: Fino, Manzanilla, Amontillado, Palo Cortado, Oloroso, Cream, Moscatel, and Pedro Ximenez (PX). VP: How is Sherry made? AM: All Sherry is made from green grapes only: Palomino, Moscatel, and Pedro Ximénez (PX). Ninety percent of all Sherry is made from the Palomino grape. The color of Sherry comes from oxidization or sun drying (sundried Moscatel and PX raisins). Flor is the layer of naturally forming yeast that sits on top of Fino and Manzanilla wine in the casks and protects the wine from the oxygen/air. Sherry is FAB — fortified, aged, and blended. VP: Sherry, similar to Port, is fortified. How do they differ? AM: One hundred percent of all Sherry is fortified from grape spirit. Port is fortified with brandy. This grape spirit is also aged on its own in old Sherry casks, giving us Sherry brandy. VP: What else is unique about Sherry? AM: All Sherry is aged. The youngest Sherry is three years old and is aged using a unique system called solera and criadera — think barrels stacked on top of each other. The wine of the current harvest is added to the top barrel and over time, makes its way to the bottom barrel – solera. This is called fractional blending — a blend of different vintages, accounting for 98 percent of all Sherry. To the Sherry industry, the quality of harvest is not crucial; it’s what happens to the wine after harvest that is so integral to the process. VP: The most important process in Sherry production is its contact with the air. AM: All Sherry is aged above ground in buildings called cathedrals. The circulation of air from the Poniente and Levante winds of Sherry country keeps

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the barrels cool and is absolutely paramount. VP: I personally love Sherry in all of its styles and facets. A glass of Manzanilla with olives, toasted almonds and a slice of Manchego is one of my favorite snacks. I must admit, however, that it can be a bit of an acquired taste. How do you pair Sherry with food? AM: There’s an important saying to bear in mind when you’re matching Sherry with food: If it swims: Fino and Fanzanilla. If it flies: Amontillado. If it runs: Oloroso. Fino and Manzanilla are perfect with anything salty. Try them with sushi and smoked salmon. A glass of Amontillado with roast chicken is yum! Try Oloroso with a burger, pork chop, or any beef stew. The great thing about Amontillado and Oloroso is that after you open the bottle, you can have just one glass, and it will remain good for at least a year. The wine has been made in contact with oxygen; therefore, does not deteriorate after opening. VP: You were recently adopted by Vejer as an honorary citizen for the attention you have brought to the local gastronomy. Trip Advisor.com rates your kitchen experience as No. 4 out of 1,235 things to do in Andalucía. Why? AM: Spanish gastronomy has gone incognito for years. Italy has been the world’s focus. I came to town with no expectations. Gradually, a whole new world of undiscovered deliciousness unfolded. Although the people are traditionally poor, their cuisine is based on local, quality ingredients requiring very little fuss when preparing. It is healthy and truly a diet of the Mediterranean. From acorn-fed pork to air-dried tuna or nibbling on nuts and olives, there is a wine or a Sherry for everyone! TM Want to find out more about Sherry? Visit Annie’s Beginner’s Guide to Sherry @ www.anniebspain.com/Sherry/ beginners/guide/.

fanFare Desiring Eye: Victoria Gitman February 26-May 31 • Pérez Art Museum Miami • www.pamm.org Victoria Gitman’s 14-year retrospective showcases an assortment of vintage necklaces, beaded purses and fur purses — mostly found in thrift stores and flea markets — drawn from real life to look like naturalistic oil paintings. From beads to baubles, these artworks are so lifelike that you might be tempted to grab an accessory out of the painting to match your outfit. Florida Grand Opera: The Pearl Fishers February 28-March 7 • Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts March 12 and 14 • Broward Center for the Performing Arts • www. fgo.org George Bizet’s Les pêcheurs de perles, which debuted in Paris back in 1863, follows a love triangle between two best friends, both pearl fishermen, and a beautiful, yet mysterious, Hindu priestess. Love, friendship, anger, and jealousy are all portrayed through the score’s sweet melodies, powerful duets, and exquisite costumes and sets.

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Bacardi Miami Sailing Week March 1-7 • Coral Reef Yacht Club, Coconut Grove • www.miamisailingweek.com Miami’s highly anticipated regatta features sailboats from all over the world vying for the coveted Bacardi Cup, an 87-yearold tradition. Moscow City Ballet: Swan Lake March 6 • Kravis Center for the Performing Arts • www.kravis.org The Moscow City Ballet graces the stage of the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach for one night only, giving South Floridians a rare chance to witness the magic of the world’s mostfamous ballet, Swan Lake. Miami International Film Festival March 6-15 • www.miamifilmfestival.com The Miami International Film Festival brings together independent filmmakers, directors, and producers for its 32nd rendition. The festival opens with a screening of the Argentina-Spain feature film Wild Tales, directed by Damián Szifron and starring Ricardo Darín. Additional screenings take place throughout the week at the Olympia Theater, Regal South Beach, MDC’s Tower Theater, O Cinema Miami Beach, Coral Gables Art Cinema, and Cinépolis Coconut Grove.

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Broadway Across America — Wicked March 11-29 • Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts • www.arshtcenter.org A treat for the entire family, the Grammy and Tony Awardwinning musical Wicked returns to the Adrienne Arsht Center. If you haven’t yet been enchanted by this whimsical tale of

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the witches of Oz, now is the time. You’ll understand why this captivating musical was named “Broadway’s biggest blockbuster” by The New York Times and “The Best Musical of the Decade” by Entertainment Weekly. Flamenco Festival Miami March 12-14 • Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts • www.arshtcenter.org Celebrated for her dazzling rhythm and captivating stage presence, Spanish flamenco dancer Sara Baras makes her Arsht Center debut as the centerpiece of this year’s Flamenco Festival Miami. Her new show, Voces, Suite Flamenco, features a fusion of traditional flamenco with contemporary choreography, all set to a live musical score. Ferrari North America — Ferrari Challenge March 6 – 8 • Homestead Miami Speedway Watch some of the world’s most exotic cars whirl around the track. Created in 1993 for owners of the 348 Berlinetta who wanted to become involved in racing, it now encompasses three official championships held around the world.

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International Orchid Festival March 13-15 • Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden • www.fairchildgarden.org Now in its 13th year, the International Orchid Festival celebrates this exquisite flower by welcoming over 10,000 orchids from both local and international vendors. A highlight of the weekend is the American Orchid Society’s juried show, featuring a number of rare and exotic orchid species. Vintage Auto Show March 15 • Deering Estate at Cutler • www.deeringestate.org The Antique Automotive Club of America–South Florida Region hosts its third-annual Vintage Auto Show, giving car enthusiasts of all ages the chance to marvel at a lot of incredible vintage cars, which date back to 1954 and beyond. First Date: Broadway’s Musical Comedy March 18-April 12 • Actors’ Playhouse • www.actorsplayhouse.org The satirical, though oddly familiar, take on modern-day dating comes together in a hilarious musical comedy, which made its Broadway debut in 2013. Alternative Contemporaneity: TAZ Opening March 21 • Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami • www.mocanomi.org A group exhibition builds on the work of Hakim Bey (Peter Lamborn Wilson). Curated by Richard Haden, TAZ “alludes to creating temporary spaces that elude formal structures of control…thus creating the foundation for authenticity and spontaneity.” Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival March 20-22 • Sun Life Stadium • www.jazzinthegardens.com Sun Life Stadium welcomes Jazz in the Gardens music festival for its 10th-annual edition, hosted by radio personalities D.L. Hughley and Rickey Smiley. This year’s festival features artists such as R. Kelly, Erykah Badu, Toni Braxton, Maxwell, Run-D.M.C., Sheila E., Brian Culbertson, and Men of Soul’s Jeffrey Osborne, plus Peabo Bryson and Freddie Jackson.

Toni Braxton Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival

Miami Open March 23-April 5 • Crandon Park, Key Biscayne • www.miamiopen.com Formerly the Sony Ericsson Open, the annual event brings together some of the world’s best names in men’s and women’s tennis, including reigning champions, Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams. Now in its 30th year, the Miami Open has earned a reputation for being the most cosmopolitan, energetic, and glamorous event on the ATP and WTA tours. U.S. Open Polo Championship March 25-April 19 • International Polo Club Palm Beach • www.internationalpoloclub.com Every Sunday afternoon from January through April, the world’s finest polo players and their trusty horses meet in Wellington to go head-to-head in some of the best polo matches in the world. The season culminates with the 111thannual U.S. Open Polo Championship, the most prized polo tournament in the United States. Palm Beach International Boat Show March 26-29 • Palm Beach Waterfront • www.showmanagement.com Now in its 30th year, the prestigious Palm Beach International Boat Show joins together more than $1.2 billion worth of boats, yachts, and accessories — from 8-foot inflatables to superyachts that span over 150 feet —from the world’s leading manufacturers.

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Veritage Miami April 15-18 • Miami • www.veritagemiami.com Now in its 20th year, Veritage Miami (formerly the United Way Miami Wine & Food Festival) is a four-day festival featuring the area’s top sommeliers, chefs, wineries, and breweries. Events take place throughout the city and include craft-beer tastings at Wynwood Walls, wine tastings at the Village of Merrick Park, a celebrity chefs’ dinner at the InterContinental Miami, and an auction at Marlins Park, where all proceeds go toward helping the local community. The Who Hits 50! North American Tour April 17 • American Airlines Arena • www.aaarena.com The Who celebrate a half-century of rock majesty, live in concert at the AA Arena, led by songwriter-guitarist Pete Townshend and front man Roger Daltrey. Opening the show are Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. Miami Beach Polo World Cup April 23-26 • Miami Beach • www.miamipolo.org The “sport of kings” returns to the sands of Miami Beach for the 11th-annual Miami Beach Polo World Cup. But this four-day extravaganza is not just about polo — it’s a who’s who of Miami coming together for exclusive events and chic nightly parties. New World Symphony Season Finale Concert April 25-26 • New World Center • www.nws.edu Founder and Artistic Director Michael Tilson Thomas and virtuosic violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter join forces for a dramatic finale to the New World Symphony’s 2014-15 season. The lineup includes the U.S. premiere of Moret’s En rêve, a violin concerto by Berg, Debussy’s La Mer, and Schubert’s Rosamunde.

No Bada Bees 127’ (38.70m) IAG Motoryacht, 2010, Palm Beach International Boat Show

Palm Beach International Film Festival March 26-April 2 • Palm Beach • www.pbifilmfest.org Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Palm Beach International Film Festival is globally recognized for bringing together new and original independent filmmakers into the public eye. To date, over $1 million in grants and scholarships have been donated to local schools’ film and television programs. Miami City Ballet: Points of Departure March 27-29 • Kravis Center for the Performing Arts April 10-12 • Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts April 17-19 • Broward Center for the Performing Arts • www.miamicityballet.org Points of Departure celebrates artists who have shucked what is expected of traditional ballet for a more artistic and progressive interpretation. The program includes George Balanchine’s Raymonda Variations, the company premiere of Jerome Robbins’ comedic masterpiece, The Concert — or The Perils of Everybody — and the world premiere of Heatscape by Justin Peck and Shepard Fairey, where ballet and street art unexpectedly collide. Iman Issa April 2-October 4 • Perez Art Museum Miami • www.pamm.org Egyptian artist Iman Issa graces PAMM’s Focus Gallery with a new body of work, which is drawn from her larger series, Heritage Studies. Fascinated by how historical objects resonate with the present day, Issa presents objects from the past as newly imagined forms that are accompanied by interpretative texts.

Rent: Presented by Slow Burn Theatre Company and the City of Aventura April 30-May 3 • Aventura Arts & Cultural Center • www.aventuracenter.org One of the most celebrated modern musicals makes its way to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center for four performances. Rent has mesmerized millions of devoted audiences, worldwide, with its catchy tunes and heartfelt content. And whether you’re seeing it for the first time or the fifth, the show will keep you captivated until the very last curtain call. Betrayal May 4-31 • Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts • www.arshtcenter.org Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Nobel Laureate Harold Pinter’s widely acclaimed play Betrayal makes its Miami debut at the Arsht Center. With just a three-person cast, Betrayal explores a couple’s tumultuous and passionate love affair that opens in the present day, transpiring in reversechronological order, and eventually taking you back to when it all started. Live Nation Presents Ryan Adams in Concert May 7 • Fillmore Miami Beach • www.fillmoremb.com Alternative country music singer/songwriter Ryan Adams takes the stage of the Jackie Gleason Theater at the Fillmore Miami Beach for a must-see concert. Indie rocker Jenny Lewis opens the show.

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The CEO and creative director of Charlotte Olympia gets ready for a family vacation in Rio. World traveler, shoe maven, fashionista and namesake of one of the most glamorous shoe and accessories brands, Charlotte Olympia Dellal is getting ready for her Easter escape to Rio de Janeiro. “It’s my home away from home,” she says. Her mother, Andrea Dellal, is a native of Rio de Janiero, and a Brazilian model who was one of the biggest names of the 1980s fashion scene working for Thierry Mugler, Valentino, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Yves Saint Laurent. Dellal says she tries to visit Rio “whenever I can; it is a very special part of the world.” Last March, she told the Financial Times that the first thing she does when she arrives and the last thing she does before she leaves is go for a run up and down Ipanema beach. “The view is one of my favorites in the world.” She’ll travel with her husband, financier Maxim Crewe, and her three MAC Red boys. “My holidays are always with my children, but at least once a year, Lipstick. “I love my husband and I try to have a short trip away together.” red lipstick! MAC makes The family’s pooch, a Rhodesian Ridgeback great pigments named Marlon, traveled with the family for a in several Christmas trip to Cornwall. “It was easy to bring shades of red. Marlon with us because we traveled by car.” The CEO and creative director of Charlotte Olympia, who makes her home in London, started her own line in 2008, launched her first store in 2010, and opened her third store in the U.S. in Miami last April. One of the signature of are a gold spider web on the sole, a tribute to E.B. White’s Charlottes’s Web. What she’s listening Here are the things the jetsetter can’t leave to: Brazilian singer home without. Maria Gadu. “I love Brazilian music.”

Institut Esthederm sunscreen products to keep her skin protected while sunning on Ipanema beach. Roger Gallet Gingembre perfume. “It’s a fresh fragrance and it is what my mother uses, so I love the smell. It reminds me of her.” What she’s reading: Lauren Bacall’s autobiography

What she can’t live without when traveling: “I never travel without my Catnaps; they are comfortable satin Kitty slippers that come with an eyemask and convenient bag to keep all of my travel essentials in.”

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Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream. “I discovered it on a British Airways flight and love it. It keeps my skin hydrated and I love the smell.”

“I have a pair of wooden rackets and rubber balls that travel with me if I am going to a beach destination. I love to play frescobal.” Frescobol or Beach Paddle Ball had its origins in Rio de Janeiro on the infamous Copacabana Beach in the mid 1940s.

Luggage: “I recently bought a Globe Trotter trunk I have been coveting for years. It makes packing a lot easier as there is one big space to fit everything in.”

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