
Sheer Beauty
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 […]

Design Wise
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 […]

Celestial Fare
The advent of fabulous dining in Magic City is reaching new heights, thanks to a starry ranking. Miami has gone from heaven’s “Waiting Room” to a heavenly destination for foodies. But it’s not just diners who have noticed the sparkling swatch of good eating around here. Those in charge of dishing out stars, aka […]

OUTSIDE THE LINES
Miami-based artist Alexander Mijares shares his daily itinerary. Currently pioneering new ground on the Miami art scene, artist Alexander Mijares has a bravery that knows no bounds. His bold thinking is also reflected in his artworks, especially his latest collaboration with Brugal Rum for Art Basel Miami, for which Mijares created 11 hand-painted bottles […]

DOUGH MASTER
Accolades keep pouring in for a local baker whose baked goods are the stuff of legend. When Zak Stern, otherwise known as Zak the Baker, first started making sourdough bread in Miami back in 2012, he wasn’t thinking about awards. Happiness and how to achieve it was his major preoccupation. It was that thinking […]

CANNES I KICK IT
In honor of the Cannes Yachting Festival, Jorge L. Camaraza, director of sales and marketing for MarineMax Yachts Miami, gives us an insider’s look at the maritime epicenter of the French Riviera. DINE A quick boat ride from Cannes to La Guérite puts you on a beautiful island with exceptionally good food and drink. […]

HOST WITH THE MOST
A mom to a 7-year-old and the host of her eponymous show on MSNBC and Peacock, Katie Phang wears many hats. Keeping up with her hectic schedule that includes TV hosting, podcast recording, and legal contributing ain’t for the weary. 6am I make breakfast for my daughter, Charlotte. To start my own day, I […]

THE SNEEK PEEK
Sneakers have transcended the sportswear category, becoming an imperative part of every stylish woman’s wardrobe. Here are some of this season’s standouts. The sneaker of choice for the who’s who, the Golden Goose brand has become a household name. Known for their perfectly imperfect footwear for men, women, and children, it offers the luxury […]

ETERNAL ELEMENTS
When it comes to transformation, very few can outdo Anna Williams, the vice president of marketing at DACRA. Currently busy on Miami Design District’s Annual Design Commission, which oversees unique public art installations that change the local landscape, her keen eye is focused on aspirational functionality. Here are some of her favorite objects that don’t […]