Chanel Resort collection cruises into Miami.   Fourteen years after the first Chanel resort show held at Miami’s iconic Raleigh Hotel, the 2022/23 Cruise collection returned to the Magic City, and the luxury Maison took it by storm. From last year’s opening of Miami Design District’s 7,600-square-foot boutique designed by Chanel collaborator and architect Peter […]

Skin care meets artistry with five brands stepping out of their comfort zones.   VALMONT Didier and Sophie Guillon’s multi-tiered company, headquartered in Switzerland, was founded on four pillars that include cosmetics, fragrances, art, and hospitality. While Sophie focuses on the formula and fragrance elements, Didier spearheads the Fondation Valmont program housed in three villas […]

For a design-driven itinerary around the City of Angels, we turn to Christos Joannides, the founder and creative director of FLAT 6 CONCEPTS. His luxury branding agency — and favorite haunts — are guided by the ethos of understated sophistication.   ADMIRE The Pacific Design Center encapsulates the creativity and high-end design for which Los […]

How an orchestra of sound is changing your bubbly.   We are stating the obvious. New Year’s Eve and champagne go hand in hand. When deciding on the best bottle of bubbles this year, however, there’s something you should consider. It’s scientifically proven that a song’s melody can alter the way we taste wine. Now […]

Old World meets new in the elegant Mr. C Beverly Hills hotel.   Set amid a backdrop of the historic Hollywood sign and blocks from the chic shops on Rodeo Drive, the essence of Hollywood’s Golden Age is alive and well at Mr. C Beverly Hills. One can almost picture Bette Davis hard stepping across […]

From Burning Man to Marfa, Miami and Manhattan, Yvonne Force Villareal is an entrepreneur, a gleaming fashionista, philanthropist, and a powerhouse, who has become the go-to guru for all things art.   A force to be reckoned with among a tight-knit community of collectors, to call Yvonne Force Villareal impressive would be an outlandish understatement. […]

For Scott Shuffield, a Luxury Collection specialist and a member of the BHHS EWM Realty’s Chairman’s Club, real estate is more than a transaction. It represents a life-changing experience and significant financial investment. With fluency in Spanish, a focus on relationship building, and an appreciation for his home state, Shuffield’s expert knowledge of local nuances […]

How many years have you been a realtor? I have been a realtor for 17 years and have worked in the industry for almost 20 years. What is your favorite property sold and/or work experience? I have enjoyed seeing the power of “following up”. My highest sale to date is a 10-acre parcel of vacant […]

Who are the members of your team? Co-Founders Ben Brissi & Zach Joslin What is the team’s favorite property sold and/or work experience? We have so many favorites! One of our favorite aspects of the business is being able to exceed our client’s expectations. One of my favorite examples of this is a house that […]