Bal Harbour Magazine Spring 2021 issue

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Contents

Model Nour Lwasi wearing a CHANEL tweed vest, pants and necklace. Photo by Brad Ogbonna.

MATTER OF STYLE News from Bal Harbour Shops and the fashion community at large.

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DOUBLE TAP A new online platform brings the Bal Harbour Shops experience to you—wherever you may be.

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IN LIVING COLOR Minimalists beware: spring’s best collections come in every possible pattern and shade of the rainbow.

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VIEW FROM THE TOP Fashion gets a new favorite area to emphasize: the shoulders and neckline.

STYLE SETTERS We catch up with Daniela Botero, Babba C. Rivera and Ariel Okin on their must-haves for the season. #BHSEDIT Get your hands on our favorite looks for spring.

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MUST-HAVES Accessorize with the season’s penchant for pastels, neutrals and a dose of black and white.

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ODE TO JOY This year’s haute jewelry designs are a reminder of the joie de vivre that awaits.

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FLYING HIGH Travel came to a halt last year. TV host Ernest White II still took us around the world.

NEW FOOTING Edoardo Caovilla ushers in a new era for luxury shoemaker René Caovilla.

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I’M WITH HER If you’re in need of a little inspiration, look no further than these four formidable Miami women.

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THE ARTIST & HIS MUSE Zendaya has a longtime champion in aw oach, the image architect responsible for her greatest

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PUSHING PETALS hivani ora spea s with four floral designers who are pushing forward the intersection of botany and art

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fashion moments over the last decade NATURAL SELECTION f you ve been tipping your glass a little more frequently than usual, perhaps it s time to

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explore natural wines.

WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF FASHION? es, it may be digital, but it s also hinged to our social consciousness, argues fashion historian

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A RARE BIRD eft to her own devices, this daydreamer has whipped up a fashion fantasy informed by the season s most eclectic loo s There s no place for minimalism in this house

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COURTESY BOTTEGA VENETA

BY STEWART SHINING

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WILD CHILD Though she s in her element when communing with nature, she doesn t shy from embracing high fashion, too This natural beauty is as versatile as this season s collections

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feminine and fierce, bohemian and refined

OUR INTERCONNECTED PLANET ward winning photographer and filmma er mi itale shares a magnificent portfolio with al

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WELCOME NOTE This has been an unprecedented year of adaptation and evolution at Bal Harbour Shops. In the words of Winston Churchill, “Plans are of little importance, but planning is essential.” We have been doing a lot of that. Our rich, nearly 60 year legacy was initiated by my grandfather, Stanley Whitman, who, though he saw himself as a real estate developer and civic leader, was truly a visionary with the innate talent to create an incomparable brand.

As the reach of our media channels is now global, we are responding to this 24/7 appetite by expanding our vibrant fashion and lifestyle content online, in social media, and in print. This issue of Bal Harbour Magazine will be our first as an independent publisher with our in-house creative team. This will allow us to provide you, our loyal clientele, with more of what you love.

All of our editorial media channels embody the integrity of the brand and our relentless pursuit of maintaining and strengthening our emotional connection to you, our valued customer.

From my family to yours, we invite you to connect with Bal Harbour Shops.

President & CEO, Whitman Family Development Matthew Lazenby Whitman Follow us on Instagram, @balharbourshops

Publisher, Carolyn Travis

Editor, Cheryl Stephenson

Director of Arts & Culture, Sarah G. Harrelson Executive Editor, Tali Minor Editorial Assistant, Rebecca Aaron

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Contributing Writers Kristen Bateman, Kate Betts, Samantha Brooks, Annie Fitzsimmons, Darnell-Jamal Lisby, Nick Remsen Contributing Photographers Brad Ogbonna, Andrés Oyuela, Stewart Shining, Ami Vitale Copy Editor, Isabel Flower Pre-Press/Print Production, Pete Jacaty

RACHEL ROBERTS Model Rachel Roberts, photographed by Stewart Shining and styled by Tess Herbert exclusively for Bal Harbour Magazine, wears a Valentino shirt and Dolce & Gabbana hat. Hair by Dimitris Giannetos, makeup by Riku Campo.

Model Paige Federico, photographed

by Andrés Oyuela and styled by Davide Chicaeme, exclusively for Bal Harbour Magazine, wears a Zimmermann gown and booties. Hair by Javier Martinez, makeup by Fiorela Viloria.

Director of Marketing & Events, Gotmar Giron Director of Brand Media & Content, Shana Kaufman Social Media Editor, Nick Remsen Social Media & Marketing Manager, Carly Klein Accounts Receivable Manager, Johnny Aguilar Accountants Receivable Associate, Melissa Payen Whitman Family Development/Bal Harbour Shops Operating Committee hief ecutive f cer, Matthew Whitman Lazenby Marketer General, Carolyn Travis Financier General, Benjamin Elias Collaborative Innovator General, Stephanie Sayfie Aagaard Lessor General, Courtney Lord Developer General, Nik Massey General Manager & Operator General, Gary Karlson

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STEWART SHINING

Stewart Shining and Tess Herbert with model Rachel Roberts wearing Bottega Veneta.

“When I got the call from Bal Harbour Magazine asking if I’d shoot a spring fashion feature for them, my biggest concern wasn’t navigating the new world of shooting during a pandemic, but rather who I’d photograph,” says Stewart Shining. “After a recommendation from my friend and mentor Bruce Weber, I reconnected with Rachel Roberts—one of my favorite models that moved to LA and went on to acting—and this shoot became our long overdue reunion.” Shining, who recently relocated to Los Angeles from New York, is a trustee of the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation. His portraits and fashion photographs have appeared on scores of covers, from Rolling Stone to Vogue, and have been published in numerous books.

TESS HERBERT

Tess Herbert is a stylist and costume designer who resides in LA and New York. She spent three years working at American Vogue and has contributed work to institutions such as MoMA, the Brooklyn Museum and Tate Modern.

“The styling inspiration for this shoot was a play on classic masculine silhouettes—which was a strong theme throughout S/S21 presentations. It was my first time working with Stewart and Rachel, which was thrilling as I was a big fan of the movie Simone growing up.”

Contributors

AMI VITALE “In the beginning, photography was my passport to meeting people, learning and experiencing new cultures,” says Ami Vitale. “Now it is more than just a passport—it’s a tool for creating awareness and understanding across cultures, communities and countries.” In this issue, Vitale shares a portfolio of images and a heartfelt essay reflecting her time in Kenya’s Reteti Elephant Sanctuary and Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy.

Vitale is a founding member of Ripple Effect Images, an organization of renowned female scientists, writers, photographers and filmma ers wor ing together to create powerful and persuasive stories that shed light on the hardships of women in developing countries and the programs that can help them. She is also the Chair of National Geographic’s Photo Advisory Board.

ANDRÉS OYUELA Colombian-born photographer Andrés Oyuela moved to New York six years ago with the intention of creating a greater platform to expose the South American talent he loves to work with. For the last decade, Oyuela’s work has appeared in the most revered fashion and editorial publications in Colombia and Latin America. He photographed this issue’s cover story, “A Rare Bird.”

“The greatest goal for this story was to make the reader dream, escape and find comfort through its images e wanted to show the power of a collaborative effort that uses fashion and creativity to look forward.”

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BEVERLY NGUYEN Beverly Nguyen is a freelance fashion stylist and creative consultant based in New York City.

She began her career at Vogue and has since worked for Opening Ceremony, La Garçonne and for the last six years she has been working with stylist Kate Young. She styled this issue’s story, “Wild Child,” which was shot on location in Wellington, Florida by photographer Brad Ogbonna.

“Spending the day with a talented team and beautiful horses against an even more gorgeous landscape felt extremely special during such unpredictable times. I loved feeling present and connected to nature even while we were turning out 13 looks before sunset!”

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DARNELL-JAMAL LISBY

Darnell-Jamal Lisby is a fashion historian and independent curator, wor ing to illuminate the impact of lac ness and marginali ed communities on fashion history n addition to his recent wor to help curate the “Willi Smith: Street Couture” exhibition at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, he also contributes regularly to various academic platforms, as well as Cultured Magazine, iDVice, Teen Vogue and the ashion and ace atabase This issue, Lisby explores the digital future of fashion, and interviews Image rchitect aw oach about his relationship with actress Zendaya “I’m inspired by these diverse perspectives who change the industry daily, informing how choose to ta e on wor and perceive the world around me.”

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FOLASADE OLOGUNDUDU olasade logundudu is a writer, podcast host and multidisciplinary artist whose wor e plores issues of identity, race and culture as it pertains to art, fashion and design he is the founder of ight or a creative platform rooted at the intersection of art, education and culture—and her podcast, Light Work presents: Everything is Connected, is now in production for its second season. She produced the feature “I’m ith er, photographed by Theodora ichter The women in this feature were some of the indest, loveliest and most graceful ve wor ed with They were all so authentic and real ur shoots were fun and filled with laughter!”

KATE BETTS Kate Betts is the author of the New York Times bestseller My Paris Dream: An Education in Style, Slang, and Seduction in the Great City on the Seine as well as the critically acclaimed Everyday Icon: Michelle Obama and the Power of Style. Betts is an award-winning magazine editor and author, formerly the editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar and fashion news director at Vogue. She began her career as a reporter in the aris office of airchild ublications and was the recipient of the Mary Lou Luther Award for excellence in fashion journalism. Betts shares her favorite food memories from Bal Harbour Shops in “En Plein Air.” or a rancophile li e me, al arbour hops has everything you need—great fashion and great food!”

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COURTESY FENDI

Matter of Style

BAL HARBOUR NEWS & BEYOND

BY CHRISTINA DRAPER AND MADGE MARIL

From Bloomsbury to Borghese Kim Jones’ highly anticipated debut couture womenswear collection for Fendi did not

disappoint. The unabashedly romantic collection inspired by Virginia Woolf’s Orlando (fitting for the matriarchal fashion house), the Bloomsbury Group, Italian sculpture and Fendi’s legacy, echoes a sense of timeless creativity. A heady mix indeed, yet the marble prints, dresses spliced with blazers and quite a few capes all came together to reveal Jones’ remarkably wearable couture that’s left us anxious for his next collection.

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New York-based designer Gabriela Hearst is set to unveil her first collection for Chloé in March. Shortly after winning the 2020 CFDA Award for Womenswear Designer of the Year, Hearst was tapped by the venerable French house to be its new creative director.

Hearst’s longstanding commitment to sustainable luxury makes her a natural fit for the brand. “I’m excited to support Chloé’s commitment to create a business that is socially conscious and in balance with our environment,” says Hearst, who is also the first woman of a multicultural heritage to run a Paris fashion house.

Although best known for her eternally waitlisted Nina bag (not to worry, she will still maintain her eponymous brand) and creating timeless fashion that appeal to style setters from Zoë Kravitz to Meghan Markle, no doubt she will leave an indelible imprint at the most feminine of French houses.

A Pop of ASSOULINE There are book publishers, and then there’s Assouline. More aptly described as a luxury culture curator, the Assouline pop-up at Bal Harbour Shops transports visitors into an immersive space where architecture, design, fashion and gastronomy tomes abound.

“Just like light, color, fragrance and music harmonize in an effort to create the perfect ambience, we strive to do the same when creating our books with thoughtful design, text and eye-catching imagery,” explains founder, Prosper Assouline.

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That’s Got To Be Balenciaga Streetwear has solidified as a fashion mainstay thanks to the likes of Off-White, Vetements and MSGM. Yet Balenciaga reigns supreme at the forefront of luxury streetwear. The two are nearly synonymous with Artistic Director Demna Gvasalia’s irreverent oversized outerwear, high end joggers and penchant for hoodies. Balenciaga’s Spring 2021 collection bolsters its iconic cool with slouchy suiting, furry slides, tracksuits, floaty bias cut dresses and a touch of shine with a standout silver slip dress and matching slinky boots. Peruse the collection at the new Balenciaga boutique, located on the first level of Bal Harbour Shops.

Balenciaga’s Spring collection e empli es the brand’s mastery of luxury streetwear.

PHOTO BY MICHAEL AVEDON (CHLOE), BALENCIAGA, ASSOULINE

Fresh Start

Gabriela Hearst will debut her rst collection for Chloé in March.

#AkrisSS21 a film by Anton Corbijn | www.akris.com

L’Arc de Davidor gold bangles, with lacquered ceramic and Arcade diamonds.

Oh So Stella

STELLA McCARTNEY, A LEADING FORCE IN FASHION’S SUSTAINABILITY MOVEMENT, HAS ALWAYS HAD A WAY OF TAKING THE OLD AND MAKING IT FEEL NEW AGAIN—AND THE DESIGNER’S NEW GABRIELLA DRESS IS A PRIME EXAMPLE. A BOHEMIAN MAXI DRESS WITH TRAILING FRINGE SLEEVES, IT’S CREATED FROM REPURPOSED READY-TO-WEAR STOCK, SPANNING FROM SPRING 2015 TO SUMMER 2020.

Introducing Davidor If you haven’t yet discovered Davidor, the French jewelry house that launched in 2015, you can now visit the brand’s newest pop-up boutique at Bal Harbour Shops. “Everything is crafted by master jewelers as if it were a high jewelry piece, even though it is intended to be worn daily,” explains 29-year-old founder David Gusky. “Davidor is playful, but precious.” Architecturally inspired collections include L’Arc Deco and Mosaïque Arch, and an array of arm candy. “I think our signature bangles will be something the Bal Harbour shoppers will enjoy, allowing them to curate a collection of their own over time,” says Gusky.

Get stacking!

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A model wearing Stella McCartney’s Gabriella dress and Zipit booties at Bal Harbour Shops.

VALENTINO GETS VOCAL

Get ready for all the feels with the new card game from We’re Not Really Strangers and Valentino. Based on shared values of empathy, individuality and positivity, players can spark meaningful dialogue with an exclusive Valentino V Logo Signature deck of 25 introspective questions. Available at Valentino, Bal Harbour Shops.

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Santa Maria Novella’s new third-level boutique offers a breath of fresh air—literally. Try out their new minty cleansing spray to freshen your mask, or, peruse the my riad fragrances, candles and home accessories created by the world’s most storied apothecary.

At right, Lafayette 148 New York Creative Director Emily Smith; here, a denim look from the Spring collection.

The Look of Lafayette Lafayette 148 New York Creative Director Emily Smith shares her inspiration for the Spring collection, available now at the brand’s new Bal Harbour Shops boutique. “I was inspired by reconnecting with nature and this idea of urban Edens—all of these natural moments and hidden paradises within cities—which is kind of perfect for South Florida. The accessory of the season is this incredible handwoven Sun Hat—there’s nothing better than a really good floppy hat and I’m obsessed with ours. We have all of these little poplin dresses in our new, sustainable KindCotton that feel super light and cooling in the heat. There’s an easy air of effortless luxury with this collection that feels right for our Bal Harbour Shops woman.”

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Take a Break with Santa Maria Novella

Gucci’s

GROWING

The Gucci Ken Scott collection is available now at Gucci, Bal Harbour Shops.

EAU YEAH

Beloved Parisian perfume house Diptyque turns 60 this year, and it’s celebrating all year long. Designer Yorgo Tloupas kicked things off with Dancing Ovals, a limited-edition graphic collection that reimagines Diptyque’s well-known black and white tumblers in playfully hypnotic shapes and lines. And coming up this spring a new scent, dubbed Orphéon, will arrive in store. Equally inspired by decades gone by, it’s an ode to 1960s Paris by way of feminine florals and masculine woods, with a shot of rabian asmine absolute that could catch anyone s attention. Think of it like time travel in a bottle.

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Garden

What would spring be without its blooms? Vibe out with the Gucci Ken Scott collection—a selection of readyto-wear and accessories for men and women informed by the late American designer’s archives.

Known as “the gardener of fashion,” Scott’s penchant for oversize floral prints featuring peonies, roses, poppies and sunflowers, is finding a second life across Gucci’s fleeces, jackets, evening gowns, silk accessories and printed on bags from the Epilogue collection.

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Double Tap

A NEW ONLINE PLATFORM BRINGS THE BAL HARBOUR SHOPS EXPERIENCE TO YOU WHEREVER YOU MAY BE. BY SHIVANI VORA There’s nothing like Bal Harbour Shops open-air setting and perfectl curated shoppin e perience and for the first time, the hops will rin a uni ue approach to e-commerce with the launch The Bal Harbour Shops Marketplace. Marketplace will reima ine the online model with a d namic, editoriall driven platform laden with content some of which will e shoppa le. A stor on the latest fashion trends this season s em race of e u erance, for e ample could showcase re ective pieces from multiple desi ners on Mar etplace. A profile of a desi ner cele ratin a milestone anniversar or openin a new outi ue at the hops mi ht have a selection of the top pic s from their collection. ver time ou o to the site, ou ll e a le to discover somethin new, sa s Matthew hitman a en , resident and hief ecutive fficer of hitman amil evelopment, . et to de ut later this ear, this mar etplace will e in keeping with the uniqueness that Bal Harbour Shops has cultivated for over ears, emphasi es a en , who pioneered the idea. e spent a lot of time fi urin out if we could do di ital in a differentiated wa , he sa s. eople have an emotional connection when the come into the shops, and we ve tried to translate that connection online.

Anton arran, head of Mar etplace, sa s that while a di ital platform can t replace a ph sical rand e perience, it can draw in a new set of lo alists. ith Mar etplace, we can rin the hops to customers who have never een to the hops, he sa s. ather than directin shoppers to individual store sites, al ar our hops Mar etplace will also e its own microsite that features an amal amation of rands. lic on an ima e and ou ll e prompted to either call the store, ma e a private appointment at the store or u online.

Integrated editorial content is only one aspect of the new di ital space. n another feature, su scri ers to the al ar or hops newsletter, as well as mem ers of the A lo alt pro ram, will receive a shoppa le e-newsletter twice a month. he al ar our hops nsta ram handle will also introduce a shoppin component, thou h not ever post will e clic to u . e re continuin with posts that are in the same vein of what we have een doin , which is connectin with our consumers and transportin them to the hops, sa s a en . hat ma mean an ima e of a mouthwaterin pi a from arpaccio or of our colorful oi fish in the ponds in our court ards. et, as transportive as these immersive platforms are, the new online forum isn t a replacement for a visit .

After all, a trip is an e perience that s more pri ed than ever in an increasingly digital world and there is no place li e al ar our hops. eople have een predictin the death of ric -and-mortar retail for more than two decades, ut we see that our customers want online as well as in-person, sa s a en . he hops now ives them the est of oth worlds.

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The Bal Harbour Shops Marketplace will present shoppable curated content, including ready to wear, accessories, jewelry and lifestyle pieces.

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FASHION GETS A NEW FAVORITE AREA TO EMPHASIZE: THE

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In a world where Zoom meetings rule and Instagram is the new runway, it’s no surprise that we’re turning our attention upwards.

Top-down dressing—emphasized shoulders, supersize top proportions and eccentric collars—is not only the norm, but the look to aspire to in a digitally dominated world.

“Zoom isn’t the only thing that impacts this way of dressing; social media and the front camera also add to the mix,” explains trend forecaster Marie-Michèle Larivée. ocial media and the filter effect add an e tra la er of show. The colors and extravaganza are highly impactful and visually pleasing on-screen.”

Gucci, for instance, sent models down the catwalk in structured collars, vintage-looking ascots, printed bow nec ties and ower corsa es neatl pinned on the nec line for Spring. Likewise, Alexander McQueen indulged in leg-of-mutton sleeves attached to swingy trench coats, big rounded shoulders on denim jackets and extreme, gossamer-thin puffed sleeves on leather moto jackets. And who could forget Balmain’s celebration of vivid colors and bold shapes, in the form of striking angular shoulder pads on everything from neon blazers and draped dresses to modern versions of the power suit?

“Adding volume and emphasis on top increases the perception of presence and standing,” says Larivée. “We can recall the wide shoulders, extravaganza and power dressing of the ‘80s.”

Indeed, it seems that a number of designers turned to their house archives for inspiration this season. When Donatella Versace was designing her Spring 2021 collection for Vesace, she looked at the theme of life after lockdown. Seashell motifs from Gianni Versace’s Spring ’92 ‘Trésor de la Mer’ collection appeared in the form of bejeweled brooches on lapels, along with jewel-encrusted bodices and neon knitted bras layered over oceanic printed tops. And, at Saint Laurent, Creative Director Anthony Vaccarello also looked to the archives for the oversi ed ower cho er nec laces, mara ou-trimmed necklines, ties, wide collars and neck ruffs with which he paired jersey bike shorts, loose kaftans and turtlenecks.

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In Living Color

MINIMALISTS BEWARE: SPRING’S BEST COLLECTIONS COME IN EVERY POSSIBLE PATTERN AND SHADE OF THE RAINBOW.

By Mackenzie Wagoner Somewhere over the rainbow, life beyond the mundanity of sheltering in place will resume in full spectrum. The question on every designer’s mind remains: when the time comes, what will we possibly wear? For the Spring 2021 collections, there was one resounding answer: all of it. If runways from New York to Paris are to be believed, oved it, couldn t wear it, will e a lament of ester ear. nstead, the first thaw of spring will usher in refreshingly optimistic technicolor dream clothes to slip on and, with any luck, take anywhere we’d like. n Milan, ierpaolo iccioli mi ht ver well have had oroth s first limpse of in mind for the hi h-octane oral prints that limmered across alentino s re ric road at Milan s onderia Macchi in the form of hoodies, utton downs and oor-len th sil dresses that too i ht in the open air. n fact, the loomin pattern was orrowed from alentino s own archives, namel a sin ular sweepin dress most famousl donned by Anjelica Huston in 1972, which Piccioli revived for the “radical romanticism” he’s prescribing for our reconnection to the outside world.

If the silhouettes were pared-back iterations of familiar hits, the palettes were a la e. Across continents, ever one from hlo s atacha amsa - evi to Marni s rancesco isso eschewed complicated constructions and ash-in-the-pan ourishes in favor of pushing saturation to its limits. There were yellows of a new dawn at Ale ander Mc ueen, a ell - reen da suit with a carwash s irt at otte a eneta the 74 BAL HARBOUR

rand s old new si nature color , and for livier oustein s almain, the ee nd s lindin i hts set the tune and the tone of his uorescent show. penin with a strut of micro-skirted, nipped-waisted, pagoda power-shouldered models in lime and neon pin , it was a cele ration not onl of color, ut of the od itself. f oustein and onatella ersace have an thin to sa a out it, s in, too, will e in. or those loo in for a less jarrin transition from ur ail weats, there will e plent of hospita le and none the less head-turnin salves. At hanel, ir inie iard s art imitated life, specificall those of oun starlets whose ever errand demands not just the lenses of papara i ut the necessit to dress for them. our co iest cardi an, she su ested, can serve dou le dut as a laisse -faire dress for the briefest and chicest of jaunts, especially in a charming shade of bubblegum. hile alencia a s chromatic collection included one especiall invitin fire en ine red ro e coat drawn with emna Gvasalia s cooll oversi ed lines, it was perhaps Dolce & Gabbana, returning from the fringes of an isolation of their own making, that brought Spring’s most uplifting range. Its sinuous bustiers and deftly-cut la ers were pieced to ether with patchwor honorin all of the var in cultures of Sicily, the birthplace of Domenico Dolce. Floral, polka-dotted and entirely madcap, each confectionary piece telegraphed one unmissable message: we’re that much more beautiful when we’re united.

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A look from Chanel’s S/S 21 collection

A look from Dolce & Gabbana’s S/S 21 collection What is your approach to Miami dressing?

“I’m usually wearing silk summer dresses or basic linen pants and shirts.”

What’s one thing you do every morning that gets you ready for the day? “My day starts with my daughter, my gym and my new puppy.”

What have you read recently that’s stuck with you? “I’ve been loving Mark Manson’s The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F***.”

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Daniela Botero Colombian-born actress, model and influencer Daniela Botero’s style is as carefree as it is sexy. When she’s not shooting campaigns for L’Oreal and John Frieda or gracing the covers of Playboy Colombia and L’Officiel Mexico, she’s hitting the gym and spending time with her daughter in their Miami home. And the up-and-coming actress, who you may recognize from the popular Spanish-language comedy Run Coyote Run, didn’t let 2020 get her down, either. “Last year was an amazing year for me,” she says. “Before the pandemic I started filming a new TV show, 100 Días Para Enamorarnos, which aired last April on Telemundo and in August on Netflix, where it was top ten worldwide!” Botero also has a movie that will hit Amazon Prime in March (the details are still under wraps), and we’re betting that’s not the last time we’ll catch this beauty gracing our screens.

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How have you been staying sane amidst the unpredictability of the past year? “I’m more conscious than ever. The pandemic changed my priorities in a good way; I spend more time with my family and I’m more involved in my daughter’s education.”

What are some staples of your beauty routine? “Good sleep is the most important, plus green juice every morning and exercising a

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minimum of four times a week. Also, I’m a big fan of monthly platelet-rich plasma facials, which keeps my face glowing!“ How would you describe your sense of style?

“I love statement pieces; my favorite designers are Tom Ford, Dolce & Gabbana and Chanel.”

What’s on your fashion wish list for spring?

“I love the new Dior collection, especially the gladiator boots and the new Lady Dior bags.”

Botero with her puppy, Jaxi

What are you looking forward to doing once things begin to open up again?

“I would love to spend the summer in Europe.”

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What’s your go-to outfit for when you want to feel powerful?

“A red dress.

Red goes very well with my skin tone.”

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How would you describe your sense of style? “Colorful Scandinavian mixed with elegant minimalist pieces—and a sense of humor What’s your go-to outfit for when you want to feel powerful? “I love suits! But not traditional suits; I love to rock unconventional suits in either fun prints, unexpected materials or more fashion-forward cuts, like those

by Prada and Tory Burch. I have a large collection of suits at home ory urch Rowing stripe blazer and pants

What are you looking forward to doing once things begin to open up again? “I look forward to gathering with friends more than anything. I love to host and can’t wait to organize a big gathering. I also look forward to working out in a group again. Sweating together fuels my adrenaline so much and I have yet to find a way to recreate that feeling when I’m alone at home in front of a laptop

Babba C. Rivera ENTREPRENEUR

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Babba C. Rivera never imagined she would start a company and give birth to a baby in the same week. And yet, that’s exactly what happened last year when the launch of her sustainable hair care brand, Ceremonia, coincided with the arrival of her first child. Luckily, the former marketing guru knows a thing or two about making time for self-care: “Growing up, I remember seeing my mom treasure alone time with beauty rituals as a form of relaxation and self-love. With Ceremonia, I wanted to recreate that idea of beauty rituals as a form of self-care,” she says. Rivera, who originally hails from Sweden, splits her time between an apartment in Brooklyn and a house in Upstate New York, but she has a soft spot for Miami’s colorful scenery and top-notch shopping. — CM

PORTR A IT BY A LEC KUGLER Where do you look for interior design inspiration? “Both my husband and I are from Sweden, and most of our inspiration comes from our upbringing there, mixed with all of our travels over the years. We oftentimes have a general idea for something and then go on a deep Pinterest search, which later on turns into moodboarding and then item sourcing Tell us about your beauty routine—what products are must-haves for you? “I only use clean beauty products. Ceremonia was actually founded as 78 BAL HARBOUR

a result of my own mission to replace my entire regimen with toxin-free, clean products. I realized how far behind the hair care category is in this regard, which eventually led me to start my own brand. Some of my go-to skincare products include Tata Harper’s Resurfacing Mask, the Saie Beauty Super Glow Serum, Kosas hyaluronic lip balm, Vintner’s Daughter’s face serum oil, Isla Beauty’s Snow Scrub exfoliator and Kristina Holey x Marie eronique s serum and ypoTonic

When you’re in Miami, where do you stay and what is your approach to dressing? “I love Soho Beach House. I always dress very colorfully when I go to Miami—but I tend to stick to my personal style, which is more playful than sexy. I have so many fun memories of being the only one wearing a dress below my knees at the club!“

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What tips or advice do you have for people who also want to start a business?

“My best advice is to just get started somewhere, take a leap of faith and trust the process. More often than not we tend to overthink and focus on all the things that could go wrong. I also think it’s important to remember that we learn the most from failures, and a failure is only a failure if you don t try again firmly believe that the secret to success is to do something that brings you oy and fills you with purpose

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How have you been staying sane amidst the unpredictability of the past year? ve been trying to eep things in perspective and be grateful for the positives the extra family time, the slowing down. That, and lots of coo ing and wine

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Ariel Okin New York-based interior designer Ariel Okin, the woman responsible for the chic homes of celebrities like Lena Dunham and Sara Foster, has been busy. Shortly after the pandemic began, she launched her website, design and lifestyle destination Fenimore Lane, as well as a wallpaper collaboration with Chasing Paper and a furniture collection for Society Social. She’s also working on a lighting line that will drop this year, and somehow finds time to write for style tomes like Vogue and Architectural Digest. “I love to showcase the talents of fellow designers, and to share where they find their inspiration, their favorite books, etc.,” she says of the impetus for starting Fenimore Lane. Okin has spent winters in Palm Beach since childhood and shares that she’s currently working on an exciting hospitality project in the area—we’ll keep our eyes peeled for it! — CM

Who should we be following on Instagram? love my friend nnabelle Moehlmann’s account, @landofbelle, where she has a beautiful collection of curated housewares from all over the globe also love picturesisawandloved and @noelpittmandesign for some great inspiration photos.”

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PORTR A IT BY A LL A IRE BA RTEL What’s your favorite design trend right now?

“I’m not so keen on trends, but I’m happy to see that people are appreciating the beauty of wic er y house is filled with vintage wic er and rattan pieces from Circa Who in Palm Beach.“ What’s your go-to outfit for when you want to feel powerful? “A white tee tucked into high waisted cropped eans and my favorite navy blazer, paired with my trusty Stan Smiths.”

What’s on your fashion wishlist for spring?

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When you’re in Miami, where do you stay and what is your approach to dressing? “The Four Seasons at the Surf Club is stunning, from the architecture to the interiors. Miami dressing for me means luxe breezy linens, chunky gold jewelry and a great tan.“ Where do you go when you need inspiration? have an e tensive collection of interior design boo s, both new and vintage, that reference whenever need a olt of inspiration for a project—they are one of the things I obsessively collect

What have you watched recently that’s stuck with you? y husband and have been binging a lot of TV lately, and we recently inhaled The Queen’s Gambit, which was both beautifully acted and beautifully designed (and sent me on a mid century design ic

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“Travel is the romance of life and I want everyone to have that feeling.”

Ernest White II in Stockholm (left and far left), in Cape Town (above) and below in Addis Ababa.

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TRAVEL CAME TO A HALT LAST YEAR. TV HOST ERNEST WHITE II STILL TOOK US AROUND THE WORLD.

By Annie Fitzsimmons The past year has been challenging for all of us, but for travel host Ernest White II, it has also included ma jor professional highs. His 11-episode PBS series, Fly Brother With Ernest White II , debuted last spring, taking viewers to lesser-traveled places like Ethiopia, Namibia and Afghanistan, and showcasing his real-life friendships. In a year that brought social justice issues to the forefront, his perspective as a Black, gay travel host feels refreshing and overdue.

Before life as a TV host, the Jacksonville, Florida native lived and worked as a journalist and educator in São Paulo, Cape Town and Berlin, among other places. He started his blog, Fly Brother, in 2008, and its success led to broadcast gigs with brands like Travel Channel. Up next? He is working on season two of Fly Brother and new spin-offs and productions with his creative studio, Presidio Pictures, focusing on BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and senior narratives.

We chatted with the charismatic White, 43, about his purpose in life, where he wants to go next and transformational travel experiences.

You have built a life that you’ve worked so hard for—with some luck, too!—but you often say that you want to bring people along with you. Can you talk more about that?

I see it more as what am I here to do rather than what do I want. And that is to help people feel seen, empowered, and loved. I named my company, Presidio Pictures, after the Presidio in San Francisco, a place that means so much to me in terms of magic and romance. Romance isn’t just between two people attracted to each other, but the attraction and alignment we have with life. There is a romance to eating delicious food, laughing with your friends, a great view, a song that takes you back. And there is romance when you’re in your mission and work, and 90 BAL HARBOUR

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you think—I’m doing exactly what I’m supposed to be doing. Travel is the romance of life and I want everyone to have that feeling.

What are the places you love to return to again and again?

South Africa, São Paulo, Sweden, India, and Ireland. I lived in Brazil and South Africa, and studied abroad in Sweden. Stockholm is like my European hometown—I have so many amazing friends there.

And where do you want to go when we can travel more freely?

Greenland—for the “away-ness” and adventure of it. I also want to go to Madagascar and I’d love to go to Iran.

Tell me about one of the WOW moments from your travels.

In Tajikistan, we went to a castle that was a Silk Road ruin. It was 3,000 years old—12,000 feet up overlooking Afghanistan—and we were the third camera crew ever to visit. It was powerful and humbling to be in this space with so much history, a place of comfort in a historically inhospitable environment, connecting east and west.

I didn’t speak the same language as the caretaker, but there was an understanding, and he gave me a beautiful piece of quartz that I still have, just to give me a piece of his world.

I also traveled to Natchez, Mississippi because I was curious.

There, I stayed in an old plantation house and learned the story of John Lynch, who had lived there when he was born into slavery, freed after the Civil War, and was elected as the youngest member of Congress at age 26. He later became an attorney and died at 92 years old in Chicago. These are stories that go untold because we’re afraid to open our eyes or seek out different places.

Ode to JOY

From rainbow-hued, multicolor pieces to lush gems inspired by nature, plus the sage and spirited pearl, this year’s haute jewelry designs are a reminder of the joie de vivre that awaits.

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Winston Candy pink spinel cocktail ring with aquamarines, blue, pink and yellow sapphires, peridot, tsavorite, spessartite garnet and diamonds.

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Barocko high jewelry necklace with cabochon-cut stones in tanzanite, tourmaline, citrine, rubellite, amethyst, peridot and topaz, along with 25 spinels and nearly 30 carats of diamonds.

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Portraits of Nature Greater Flamingo ring with a 1.55-carat fancy brown orange pear-shaped center diamond, surrounded by white baguette diamonds and nine marquise-shaped white and fancy cut diamonds.

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High jewelry earrings with 48 pear-shaped peridot stones totaling more than 87 carats, set in green-tinted titanium.

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Hepburn, Sarah Jessica Parker, Joan Smalls and Bella Hadid. “It’s not easy to design for different customers and situations,” Caovilla admits. “We create products for when women want to loo very refined and very elegant, but also for when they li e to dress easily in jeans and sneakers,” says Caovilla. or those in search of a pair that suits their personal style, you ll li ely find e actly what you’re looking for at the Bal Harbour boutique, where more than 30 percent of the looks are exclusive to the shop. “We designed these looks with the location in mind,” says Caovilla. “We want the customers to have uniqueness.”

Edoardo Caovilla with the iconic Cleo sandal; below, the leo floral and essie sandals

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iami is always in my heart—I’m missing it a lot,” Edoardo Caovilla, the third-generation designer behind luxury Venetian shoe label, René Caovilla, effuses over the phone. It’s not for long, though—as soon as it s safe to do so, he plans to fly over from taly for some overdue f ting The occasion? The opening of a new boutique at Bal Harbour Shops.

By some standards, Caovilla is the new kid on the block. The boutique is the brand’s second-ever stateside location. As the left and right brain of the family operation (he is creative director and COO of his grandfather’s maison), Caovilla’s reasoning behind the decision to make Bal Harbour Shops the next home for the label’s Swarovski-dappled heels was two-fold: “As soon as we found out about the opportunity to open a shop there, we decided to do it. Despite the short term reality, we really trust in the future,” he says, adding that “Miami represents the mixing of cultures. It’s happy, proud and colorful…

My personal link with the city is really strong.”

Some 5,000 miles away from Bal Harbour Shops is the original Venetian maison where all of René Caovilla’s serpentine stilettos and satin slingbacks are designed. “It’s where the family and the company were born,” says Caovilla. The headquarters have been retrofitted with a few updates a glossy bac of house manufacturing center, for one), but it’s very much the same workshop established by his grandfather, also née Edoardo Caovilla, in 1934.

Within the Caovilla troika, each creative had their own goals while at the helm. René, Edoardo’s father, designed René Caovilla heels exclusively for Dior (circa the John Galliano years) and Chanel haute couture shows under Karl Lagerfeld. A 10-year-old Edoardo tagged along for backstage visits and meetings with the megawatt designers. “I learned their approach to how to create, and where their creations come from. I’ve been lucky,” he laughs.

Now that the métier is his, Caovilla is not willing to compromise on quality. The strong DNA and painstaking attention to detail that his predecessors spent years sharpening is far more than a vestige in today’s shoes. “I’m proud of my father and my grandfather… they have always been focused on quality and craftsmanship and that’s really helped distinguish our shoes from the other brands,” he says.

That savoir faire is exactly what earned the attention of an eclectic mix of starry names over generations —among them, Audrey

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Fresh Fix

THESE FIVE INDIE DESIGNERS ARE CHANGING THE WAY WE DRESS—AND YOU CAN FIND THEM ALL AT BAL HARBOUR SHOPS.

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CULT GAIA

Cult Gaia tends to thrive in spring and summertime, architecting the It-piece of the season in 2019 (the Ark bag) and 2020 (the Serita dress). This season will be no exception, with all eyes on the sand-hued Kingsley dress.

“This collection might call to mind some of Miami’s quintessential architectural features—from the intricate facades, curved lines and stylized sculpture,” says the brand’s LA-based founder and designer Jasmine Larian. “South Florida’s warm weather and relaxed ethos creates the perfect atmosphere to wear Cult Gaia.”

As laid out in the celeb-loved label’s manifesto, its raison d’être is simple: help women “create a lifestyle that’s a visual feast, effortlessly.” With a mélange of bamboo bo bags, heels that look like they’re oating on a bubble and sum tuous knit dresses with surprising cutouts, Larian has kept that promise. “I always design everything with versatility in mind,” she says. “I want someone to be able to wear our clothes from home to the beach, then with heels for a night out.”

ACLER

Acler dresses are anything but basic,” says Divya Mathur, chief merchant at Intermix, of the women-led Australian fashion label. Behind its balloon sleeves and swags of polkadotted fabric, there’s a scrupulous 12-month testing period for each garment that’s integral to the brand. When designers Kathryn Forth and Julia Ritoto established their label in 2014, they wanted to rebel against formulaic, cookie-cutter design processes that mostly unfold on the computer, instead of IRL. They scrapped that in favor of a hands-on approach to everything they create, thoroughly testing and re-testing, draping and re-draping each piece. While they consider their design point of view to be minimalist, Forth and Ritoto have also expanded upon that category.

Passing on staid neutrals that many brands with minimalist, quietly luxe appeal default to, the duo opts for unique fabrics in anythingbut-boring prints. Behind every dress, there’s a worldwide search for the fabric that it’s rendered in—with a luxurious hand-feel at to of mind. he finished product is a trove of playful, exceptionally made garments, all with an uncom romising fit. “ e love the label’s sculptural sleeves and interesting hemlines,” adds Mathur.

Acler’s Kingsway striped tie-waist dress

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Cult Gaia’s Eos Box clutch and a look from the Spring collection.

DODO BAR OR

Looks from Dodo Bar Or’s Spring collection, available for the rst time at Intermix.

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Dodo Bar Or is the next buzzy fashion brand to arrive at Intermi , with its official debut scheduled for ril. stablished in

by Israeli actor orit ar r, the label is a wells ring of fresh, laid back silhouettes injected with iddle astern air. s for its new s ring ieces, think geometric knit dresses and aneled leather skirts, all in bright alettes. lus, there’s a “ tay t ome’’ ca sule that’s anything but the ty ical run of lounge sets. “ or me, outh lorida is the merican e uivalent of a ri, which was one of my ins irations for this collection,” says ar r. “I can totally see this incredibly chic woman driving around in her convertible, wearing oversi ed sunglasses and a leather two iece suit. he makes a statement and turns heads everywhere she goes for the right reasons ”

Staud’s Amal feather-trimmed leather bag

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sk any celebrity who’s behind their shoulder bag du jour, and they’ll say one of three things oewe, ucci or taud. he si year old brand, which earned a nod for merican merging esigner in , is already well recogni ed by the beau monde. Its current collection rovides a stylish inter retation of the coastlines of ortugal its crystal blue rints, nautical stri es and netted hobo bags are enough to make you reach for your ass ort and sunblock once borders are a little more easily traversed . n emblematic feature of all taud collections, is an assortment of good humored rints. ho knew u y motifs could feel so elevated hen eo le most need a bit of levity, taud seems to say “dress for success but don’t take yourself too seriously.”

A detail of Christopher Esber’s crystal interwoven maxi dress

CHRISTOPHER ESBER

“ hristo her sber may not yet be a household name, but he certainly will be soon,” says athur. ou might recall seeing sber’s designs on the red car et, where It girls like endaya and mily atajkowski have glided around in his midriff baring ma i dresses. he ustralian designer made a name for himself by offering evening wear that’s imbued with a distinctly beachy feel a feature that com lements leisurely lunches and f te cham tres with ease. s for what’s coming in his s ring line, you can e ect lots of cutouts and ornate crochet work almost as if a mermaid were entangled in the most becoming of fishing nets. hough known to call on neutrals, sber also fueled his latest collection with some eye catching hues. “ e are obsessed with the tangerine orange set,” says athur. “ e always nails the color and trend of the season.”

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I’M WITH HER Produced and Written by FOLASADE OLOGUNDUDU

IF YOU'RE IN NEED OF A LITTLE INSPIRATION, LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THESE FOUR FORMIDABLE MIAMI WOMEN, EACH AS FIERCE AS THEY ARE FASHIONABLE. WHILE KEEPING A BALANCE BETWEEN FAMILY, FOUNDATIONS AND FINDING A LITTLE TIME FOR SELF-CARE IS A CONSTANT NEGOTIATION, THIS GROUP SHARES SOME TRIED AND TRUE STRATEGIES FOR INDULGENCE, RESTORATION AND RESPITE.

Photography by THEODORA RICHTER

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Faith Haslem Five m i nutes w ith Faith Haslem w i ll make you feel li ke you’ve k now n her forever.

Just li ke the rest of us i n quaranti ne, the w i fe of Miam i Heat Forward Udonis Haslem has been spendi ng more ti me at home.

“A lot of my ti me is spent bei ng a mom, which I love,” says the mother of t wo boys.

Helpi ng those i n need is also a cornerstone of the Haslem fam i ly’s values. “I work w ith my husband and his foundation UD’s Kids,”she says. “Whether it’s helpi ng feed those i n need duri ng the pandem ic or deliveri ng pizzas to frontli ne workers, we are constantly fi ndi ng ways to positively i mpact and help those i n our com munit y.”

On the rare occasions that she steps out for socializi ng and shoppi ng, Haslem loves to make a trip to Bal Harbour Shops.

What makes Miami special to you?

Miami is a unique place, and one that I’ve grown to love. Growing up in the Northeast, the whole vibe of Miami and South Florida was something I had to get used to. My husband was born and raised here, and I’ve been able to explore so many different parts of the city through his eyes. Sometimes there is nothing better than going on a boat ride and being out on the water. eing married to an athlete, how does tness play a role in your life I work out a lot! Being a former athlete—I ran track at the University of Florida—it’s really important for me to stay in shape and have that outlet.

When you have down time, how do you like to spend it?

I enjoy shopping, reading and traveling. When Udonis and I have down time, we love to get away. We recently traveled to Hawaii to spend some quality time together before the season kicked off. It’s truly rewarding to experience new places with someone you love. We are very fortunate to be able to do that. hat are your favorite shops at al

ar our

There are so many great stores, but if I had to pick my favorites, I’d say Bottega Veneta, The Webster, Chanel, Neiman Marcus, Saks and Zimmermann.

Which new accessory is on your wish-list?

I’m in love with Bottega Veneta’s Cassette bag. I would love to get one for spring. hat’s your favorite spot at al

ar our for lunch with your girlfriends

It’s always great to go to Makoto to enjoy some sushi and La Fete rosé with my girls Alexis Stoudemire, Kijafa Vick, Jeniva Samuels and Ashley Wheeler.

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Alexa Isbell

Wolman

You’ll notice Alexa Isbell Wolman’s bright smile and piercing blue eyes right away. As a trustee of the Pérez Art Museum Miami, Wolman advises on funding, management and engagement through programming. “Our mission is to mirror the diversity of Miami by highlighting artists from the US Latino experience, the African diaspora, Latin America and the Caribbean,” she says. After hours, Wolman is also first and foremost a family woman, and has found a silver lining in lockdown in all of the extra time she’s been able to spend with her husband and daughter.

Pamela Silva

You may recog n i ze si x-t i me Em my w i n ner Pa mela Si lva a s the co-a nchor of Un iv i sion’s Pri mer Impacto news show. Born i n Peru a nd ra i sed i n Mia m i, Si lva ha s rooted hersel f i n the com mu n it y i n nu merou s ways— i nclud i ng establ i sh i ng a schola rsh ip f u nd at Florida Internat iona l Un iversit y, her a l ma mater. hat was it li e to receive your rst mmy and what inspires you most a out your work?

When your colleagues recognize your work, especially when there’s so much sacrifice, it’s really gratifying. I think the most im ortant art of our work as journalists is telling the stories of people who are looking for justice. We’re able to serve our community and to give voices to the voiceless.

You gave birth during the pandemic and have a new baby. Congratulations!

What are some of the ways motherhood has changed you? otherhood has changed me in a lot of ways. s you can imagine, being a first time mom is already very overwhelming, then, on top of that, add a pandemic. It has definitely been a transformational year that involved a lot of ada ting. y son, ord, is my new purpose in life and he has put a lot of things in perspective for me. He has made this past year the best of my life.

What do you think makes Miami especially unique?

I’ve always believed that the way Miami has grown is due to its diversity and its immigrant communities. or me, the fact that it’s so colorful is what makes iami beautiful and why it continues to shine among other cities.

Can you tell us a little bit more about your scholarship?

When I started the scholarship I knew that I wanted to do something to give back and thank everyone who had helped me along the way. One of the things I struggled with the most when I was a college student was having to work at the same time, so I hope we’re able to alleviate that stress for other students with this fund. The scholarship started out with journalism students and then we expanded it to include business students as well. It has become like a family; we keep a very close network with former students. One of our recipients is now starting his own fund at I , so we’re already seeing the ne t generation of givers.

Which are some of your go-to brands for accessories?

I am a huge shoe and urse collector. I love endi, le andre irman and aint Laurent. And now that I have a baby, I’m looking forward to all of the baby shops.

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Tell us about your philanthropic work.

I am a Trustee of the Pérez Art Museum, which is truly unique in its mission to mirror the diversity of Miami in its collection and exhibitions. By showcasing the diversity of 20th and 21st century artists, PAMM’s programs seek to educate and ensure that all people can participate in a conversation that shares art as its center. I am also involved with the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, which I believe is crucial to preserve in order for us to understand the future through the past. Vizcaya was actually ground-breaking in its initiatives involving environmental preservation and local farming.

What are your favorite shops at Bal Harbour?

This has been such a challenging year for philanthropies, so I am very impressed that retailers like Valentino have gone out of their way to support the local community. I also love Miu Miu and Gucci, who really strike a chord with me fashion-wise and have also historically been su ortive of iami’s hilanthro ic institutions. nd, selfishly, I love Books & Books because I love reading and fear a future with no bookstores to roam around in!

What do you enjoy most about your professional life?

My husband and I have a venture capital fund that invests in healthcare. What I love most about this is the opportunity to help people, especially in this unprecedented time. We’ve been working with companies on a daily basis to provide Covid testing options to ensure that their employees can return to work in the safest way possible. And, we’ve been able to extend this knowledge to the local community by helping our charities weather the crisis through facilitating Covid testing for their various fundraising initiatives.

What is your favorite BHS restaurant and your menu go-to?

I love everything about Makoto—the beautiful ambiance and especially the outdoor seating.

On a perfect day, I’d start with the cauli ower and Shishito peppers, followed by the Negi Toro Maki and an array of sushi. And, I love Makoto’s selection of Daiginjo sakes.

Valeria Hinojosa Wellness may be a buzz word to many, but for Valeria Hinojosa it’s a way of life. The Bolivian-born and raised private banker turned wellness advocate and social entrepreneur recalls the difficulty of working in the financial industry. “I used to work in an industry not aligned with my values or passions,” says Hinojosa. “It was this disconnection with my soul that pushed me to leave banking behind and recreate myself.”

Tell us a bit about growing up in Bolivia?

I was born in La Paz and raised in Santa Cruz, but my family and I spent the majority of our vacations in Tarija, where we have vineyards. It was right there, waking up to the chirping of birds and going for long walks surrounded by mountains, rivers, trees and wildlife, that my admiration and passion for nature began.

When did you decide to switch your career path and pursue your passion? What was the aha moment for you?

I used to be a private banker doing the 9-5 in an industry I didn’t fundamentally align with. It was this disconnection with my soul that pushed me to leave banking behind and recreate myself. That is how Water Thru Skin—a platform guiding readers to live more sustainably, mindfully, kindly, passionately and genuinely—was born. hat rings you the most ful llment in your life today I find absolute joy in knowing that I’m using my social media channels and the companies I’ve built to inspire people to become wiser and more connected humans,

which translates into a global positive ripple effect. Being able to use my life as an example and open minds and hearts to the magic of living in synchrony with nature through my writing, public speaking, eco-activism and conscious entrepreneurship is an otherworldly sensation.

What is the most important message you want to share with the world?

We forget that we have tremendous power and a great responsibility as humans and consumers. Every action we take on a daily basis gets to reshape our world—whether that impact is positive or negative is up to us! Change starts at home.

People talk a lot about living in your purpose. What does that mean to you?

To me, living in our purpose relates to feeling comfortable in our skin and in our mind. It means creating a life balanced by spiritual and emotional stability—a direct and strong connection with our essence. It means saying “no” to the things and people that don’t add positive energy to our beating hearts so we can pave a way for our true essence to finally shine bright and free. It also means saying “yes” to loving ourselves, having conversations with our own souls and creating the life we have always dreamed of.

What are some of your favorite shops at Bal Harbour?

Books & Books. I also enjoy walking around Bal Harbour and discovering which brands are reshaping their practices to have nature, ethics and our people in mind.

Which restaurant do you like the most?

I’ve been vegan for more than six years. I love Bianco’s vegan gelato options.

SPECIAL THANKS TO DANIÉ GÓMEZ ORTIGOZA

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P u s h IN AN INCREASINGLY VIRTUAL REALITY, SOME OF THE MOST EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES STILL BELONG TO THE MULTI SENSORY PHENOMENA OF THE

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i n g NATURAL WORLD. SHIVANI VORA SPEAKS WITH FOUR FLORAL DESIGNERS WHO ARE PUSHING FORWARD THE INTERSECTION OF BOTANY AND ART. PHOTO BY SOPHIA MORENO-BUNGE

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Inspired by a Valentino couture gown, this floral mannequin offers a preview of the worldwide launch of Fleurs de Villes Rosé, debuting at Bal Harbour Shops on arch to ene t the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. At left, founders Tina Barkley and Karen Marshall.

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flower om ed truc at London’s Covent Garden.

Though fantastical floral arrangements are the signatures of many an e travagant celebration, leurs de illes founders Tina ar ley and aren arshall believe that the general public not ust a privileged slice of party goers should have the opportunity to e perience and appreciate them as well t s this idea that inspired the duo to establish their ancouver based flower event business in eople love flowers They re happy when they see flowers, and we wanted to bring flowers to all people in a fresh way literally and figuratively, says arshall, , who wor ed in publishing for two decades prior to becoming an entrepreneur leurs de illes rench for flowers of the cities hosts five to ten day pop up installations in about a do en cities per year, including ondon as well as various locations in the and anada n arch, al arbour hops will host the launch of ar ley and arshall s latest pro ect, leurs de illes os , a floral celebration in support of the reast ancer esearch oundation e re going to have fifteen mannequins, and the only criteria designers have to wor with is that elements of pin must be included, says arshall n addition to the mannequins, each of which will be sponsored by one al arbour hops brands, including hopard and e eers, additional floral installations will be seen across the hops, in the form of window displays, floral doorways and a series of on site activations over the course of days e re definitely not florists, says ar ley, , formerly a professional lifestyle e pert e li e to thin of ourselves as content creators who find the best designers in the cities where we ll be and plan a show around their talents pea ing to the company s ethos to present the une pected, the e hibitions tend to have a stop in your trac s effect all easily incorporate several hundred thousand flowers, according to ar ley, and are a sensory overload of multitude colors and scents or a much bu ed about mannequin of li abeth at ondon s ovent arden show in ay , florist mie one conceived a floral rendering of the queen s portrait from The ational ortrait allery, using hydrangeas in the s irt and ypericum berries for her ewels The piece de resistance was li abeth s hair, made of celosia flowers, says ar ley The resemblance to the actual portrait was uncanny ovid has made ar ley and arshall even more innovative e pivoted to having outdoor events which are ideal for social distancing, says ar ley t press time, they were most e cited about their show at al arbour hops e now they ll the mannequins be lavish but, best of all, they ll be accessible for everyone to see

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iven her childhood love for flowers, it s not e actly a surprise that andra de vando, , can lay claim to being one of the most revered floral designers in the country today The founder of the ew or ity based brand vando says that her connection to flowers goes bac to when she spent e tensive time gardening with her mother while growing up in a hacienda in e ico ity e would go to the flower mar et every aturday morning and buy locally grown marigolds, geraniums, oversi ed white lilies and roses, she recalls They came in gorgeous colors and had the most beautiful fragrances t was an instant attraction that never went away s an adult, instead of pic ing a career in floral design, de vando initially went the way of restaurateur udo, her rench talian spot in anhattan s est illage, had a large garden that she wanted to decorate with flowers hired a florist to come up with wee ly arrangements, and seeing them brought me bac to what had always been so passionate about, she says new that wor ing with flowers is the path had to pursue e vando opened her first store on leec er treet in rom the onset, her cutting edge sculptural arrangements were presented in custom made geometric glass vases, a detail that has become her signature The transparency allows me to create masterpieces where use both the inside and outside of the vases, says de vando er technique relies on different varieties of orchids that last upwards of a wee , giving her customers more time to appreciate them compared with typical arrangements that wilt in a few days ne of de vando s most popular styles, leeping eauty, features vanda orchids in a low rectangular vase framed by looped steel grass oses also appear frequently, but she interprets them in a unique way by opening each petal individually, which lends the end result a voluptuous loo y designs are simple and clean, but believe that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication, she says The florist was fortunate enough to get her big brea within her first few years in business when onna aran hired her to create wee ly arrangements for its adison venue store usiness catapulted from there with more fashion brands including hristian ior and rmani, along with celebrities, socialites and ew or ers at large enlisting her talent Today, vando has three storefronts its original location, one on the pper ast ide and another in outhampton and launched in iami last ecember by offering a delivery service to customers as far north as alm each have a distinct style and have been doing this for two decades, says de vando, but, in many respects, m ust getting started

Ovando founder Sandra de Ovando, who recently opened an outpost in South Florida; at left, one of Ovando’s signature arrangements, with purple vanda orchids and bare grass.

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JENYA FLOWERS enya Tsybuls yi, , had no intention of becoming a florist while he was growing up in dessa, raine n fact, the founder of the ew or ity based Jenya Flowers went to school for oceanology and fully intended on pursuing a career where he could indulge his childhood love of water ard pressed to find a ob post graduation, however, Tsybuls yi needed an alternative a foray into the world of florals turned out to be it thin of myself as the accidental florist, he says The now high profile designer got his first taste of the industry during a temporary ob at the downtown dessa furniture cum flower shop tis af , which he landed with the help of a friend The shop had a rench sensibility and was very sophisticated in its presentation, which was out of the box for dessa at the time, says Tsybuls yi hen was there, learned about various types of flowers and how to arrange them is short term gig turned into a full time ob ventually, he was promoted to head florist and catered to a demanding clientele, creating arrangements for homes, hotels, weddings and other events fter not really li ing the wor in the beginning, became more and more immersed The more did, the more wanted to eep doing, he says Tsybuls yi s move to the nited tates was inspired by the renowned anhattan florist riella he ar, who traveled to dessa to train tis s staff The two developed a rapport, and he spent two months in New York collaborating with her to design arrangements for several events Three years later, in , Tsybuls yi made the city his permanent home He has since built a reputation with his striking style, which combines materials in unusual ways—orchids presented with grass that he picked on the side of a road, for e ample, or spider li e purple passion flowers interspersed with bare branches By his account, one of his most memorable creations from last year was a presentation of dandelions post-bloom—once they had formed into transparent white puffs displayed with wheat grass eed pods and whole fruits also figure into his repertoire li e contrasts and the une pected in my wor because thin they give the end results a mysterious quality, says Tsybuls yi The florist s impressive roster of clients includes fashion brands such as alph auren and hristian ouboutin, and celebrities ic onas and riyan a hopra, who tapped Tsybuls yi for their wedding didn t e pect to end up where am, he says, but now, can t imagine being anything e cept a florist

n arrangement— romelias, ady lipper orchids, nerine and heartshaped caladium leaves leftover from a iami wedding “because I hate throwing away flowers, says sy uls yi ortrait y illian itchell

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Sophia Moreno-Bunge surrounded by uicy winter florals, palm inflorescence and orchids a ove, an arrangement that includes water lilies and wild lupine Photos by Tierney Gearon The terms “local” and “seasonal” are mainstays for describing what’s hot in the food world today, but Sophia Moreno-Bunge is making sure that they’re buzz words in the floral industry, too As the founder of Los Angeles design studio Isa Isa Floral, Moreno-Bunge, , has a fervent following for using locally sourced and in season flowers, fruits, tree branches and grasses some of which are foraged in her unusual creations They re wild, effervescent and playful, all at the same time ccording to oreno unge, most flower mar ets in the nited tates sell blossoms and plants that are imported from Holland, Japan, New Zealand and other far flung locales They re so common that it s hard to avoid using them, she says y view as a florist is that don t have to go far to source beautiful flowers and materials for my wor when there are so many close to home Moreno-Bunge admits that living in Southern California gives her an advantage for this philosophy The region is replete with growers who breed flora and fauna to sell in local mar ets, in the same vein as farmers offering their produce Poppies rank among her favorites, but the designer also regularly relies on passion flowers, and anunculaceae, which are similar to buttercups but larger and grow in a variety of hues including red and purple nd going beyond flowers, as is usually the case in her arrangements, oreno unge is also drawn to dates, which grow on stems in large clusters, raintree pods and the tops of oat plants hile she regularly hits flower mar ets, oreno unge shares that, time permitting, she enjoys spending her weekends foraging for materials in the alibu hills There is something very satisfying about going straight to nature and finding what want to use right where it s growing, she says The florist s avant garde aesthetic has helped her amass a diverse range of clients, including hotels such as the stylish Proper in Santa Monica, retailers such as the Goop store in Brentwood and in-demand interior designers like Kelly earstler, who often features oreno unge s arrangements in photos shoots ven though she started her business ust five years ago, oreno unge is already considered a heavyweight in the field The onetime art history and visual arts student at arnard ollege in ew or wor ed with sculptor turned florist mily Thompson before launching off on her own grew up in os ngeles and spent a lot of time outside around plants and flowers, she says ltimately, using what grows in my own bac yard in designs is what was meant to do

The ARTIST & His MUSE ZENDAYA, WHO RECENTLY BECAME THE FIRST “FACE” OF VALENTINO, HAS A LONGTIME CHAMPION IN LAW ROACH, THE IMAGE ARCHITECT RESPONSIBLE FOR HER GREATEST FASHION MOMENTS OVER THE LAST TEN YEARS.

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For the last decade, Image Architect Law Roach and acclaimed starlet Zendaya have been among fashion’s most sought-after duos. These ty pes of relationships—Alaïa and Naomi Campbell, Pat Cleveland and Stephen Burrows, Misa Hylton and Lil’ Kim—shaped the industry’s landscape in their respective times, adding romantic flares to each era. Roach and Zendaya sit comfortably in this lineage, working together to create marvelous images that celebrate Black creative ingenuity and history, and figuratively communicate the various life chapters they transition within from one to another. Peeking underneath their seamless, collaborative relationship, I got a chance to speak with Roach and reflect as we celebrate his 10-year anniversary working with one of film and fashion’s most intriguing figures.

Darnell-Jamal Lisby: Looking over your journey with Zendaya, how has she inspired your creative process?

Law Roach: She’s my muse. We have so many dynamics that make up our relationship—employer and employee, for example—but there is also a big brother and little sister relationship because we grew up with each other; we’ve seen each other’s successes over the last decade. Then there’s this fantastical idea that I have of her as my fashion muse. When I’m watching shows, doing research or scrolling through inspiration, she s always the first one thin about before any other client. I say, “That’s a Zendaya dress,” or “That’s a Zendaya look.”

She always sparks inspiration for me.

DL: Are there facets of her artistry or her work process that you have been privy to that have informed how you treat a project?

LR: What’s so interesting about Zendaya is her decision-making abilities and what she says no to. “No” is just as important as “yes.” I admire how grounded she is and always has been. She has such an old soul. ven when she was fifteen years old, she was able to make essential and grown-up decisions. That has always been inspiring.

DL: Being a fashion historian, research around someone’s process is essential for me, even more so than the results.

For Zendaya’s recent Elle cover, the juxtaposition of haute couture and Nike sneakers seamlessly takes us into a new dimension where fashion, and how it is presented, is not linear. Using that as a counterpoint, what is the flow of creating these types of imagery, and how does the narrative take shape?

LR: There are two parts to my process.

There’s research and drawing from things.

I’ll see a girl at the airport and take a mental picture of that. I draw heavily from experiences; I’m a people watcher. I’m also an Instagram stalker. I’m also a dreamer. I’ve done a lot of things that have come to me

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in a dream, and then try to find it in real life That Elle cover was an homage to fly ass lac girls who grew up in hicago and who new when lived in ew or y goal was to have Zendaya embody this fly girl who was at an event and had this amazing gown on, and afterwards she s still feeling cute and doesn t want to ta e her gown off, so she throws on her snea ers ow she s on a stoop, smo ing with her friends That s who inspired this shoot, especially since now those proverbial girls DL: The Met Gala red carpet has been graced with incredible ensembles that were assembled by your vast imagination.

One of my favorites was the Versace Joan of Arc moment. How do these exhibitions, or even art history, operate in your creative process?

LR: I am obsessed with the way women carry themselves or a long time, Zendaya was associated with isney or the gala, she wore a custom Tommy ilfiger gown, fashioned as inderella That was right around the time Euphoria came out and we were essentially paying homage to her own story, but using inderella to do it That moment represented Zendaya shedding her isney persona to ta e on this new wor was there as her fairy god brother the person to help her ma e this transition hen she left her glass slipper on the stairs, it represented her shedding the isney imagery that was the last time she appeared as a isney rincess or the oan of rc ersace loo , they sent over s etches loo ed at those, went to sleep and wo e up feeling that the ensemble needed to be literal wanted a dress of armor, so we went bac to the drawing board and that was the outcome That s my process research, a little dreaming and being the little lac gay boy from hicago at heart DL: How you’ve managed to uplift Black bodies and culture, particularly through Black women in glorious depictions, is unequivocally motivational. Can you share what motivated your recent Donyale Luna tribute for Essence magazine?

LR: That shoot was an e tension of the aris show we did with Tommy ilfiger where we had all lac models e had everly ohnson, eronica ebb and all these incredible women The show in arlem celebrated how these women paved the way if it wasn t for them, how could there be a Zendaya, who has been on the cover of merican Vogue twice, among so many other covers? Zendaya and I are very humbled by the people who came before us lso, if there wasn t a Zendaya, how could there be a aw oach ny opportunity we get to pay respect to lac women and their contributions to fashion, we ta e DL: What about your experience with Black women forged this path for you?

LR: ow could it not These powerful,

Roach served as costume designer for Zendaya in the recently released Malcolm & Marie (below); at left, the actress at the 2018 Met Gala in a custom look by Versace.

“When you’re old enough to appreciate what your grandmother did, you can’t do anything but celebrate the character of these women.

We must be storytellers and communicate to future generations.”

tenacious lac women raised us hen you re old enough to appreciate what your grandmother did, or what rs ohnson ne t door who babysat you did, you can t do anything but celebrate the character of these women e must be storytellers and communicate to future generations to eep these women s memories alive, because of what others may do to our history verything ve learned ve taught Zendaya, so she feels the same obligation he s also becoming a lac woman who will be celebrated for being a lac woman DL: I appreciate your successful effort to integrate a plethora of younger, bourgeoning designers, especially those of Afro-descent, within public-facing platforms. Where did this desire arise?

LR: t initially came from necessity hen started wor ing with Zendaya, saw that she was tall, beautiful and poised, so thought everyone would want to dress her ut this was a time when a lot of the big

houses weren t dressing lac girls, and they questioned the validity of isney stars as real actresses e had to ma e do and it forced me to use smaller, independent brands who were trying to ma e it li e us, and didn t turn bac or e ample, hristopher ohn ogers is a favorite, and to see where his career has gone is ama ing thin he s one of the most influential designers in the world hen he spea s about his clothes, it s so beautiful DL: Certainly, Zendaya’s new role as the face of Valentino is something to be admired and congratulated. As an image architect, what’s your place in fostering this new chapter?

LR: t s incredible because Zendaya is the first face of the brand t s beautiful to be associated with such a legacy house ve never really put Zendaya in alentino, e cept maybe for a cover shoot to become the face of a brand she has hardly ever worn spea s volumes to who we are as artists

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Natural Selection

If you’ve been tipping your glass a little more frequently than usual, perhaps it’s time to explore natural wines.

Samantha Brooks checks in with a few of the leading figures in the wine industry’s latest obsession.

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sk a dozen wine experts what constitutes “natural” wine, and you’ll likely receive a dozen different answers.

While most agree that natural wine comes down to an avoidance of additional sulfites which act as a preservative to eep the wine from turning into vinegar and yeast for fermentation), there are plenty of other factors to take into account.

“Natural wine is the return of wine as an agricultural product. That means farming that fosters abundant microbial life in the soils without agrochemicals. It means allowing grapes to ferment spontaneously with their own healthy natural yeast populations,” says Peter Rizzo, owner of Natural Wines Naples, who has also lectured and written

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extensively on wine for 30 years. “Ultimately, the wine is made without adding foreign or synthetic substances.” Rizzo adds that natural wine is typically made with less than ppm of sulfites, while conventional wine might include up to ppm of sulfites along with pure dry sugar and a host of other additives, like ammonium phosphate, silicon dioxide, coloring and gelatin).

From Naples to Napa, New York to New Zealand, producing and highlighting natural wines has become increasingly popular. “I’ve been working in the wine industry since 2007 when ‘natural’ wine wasn’t really the buzz word it is today,” recalls Lauren Feldman, a wine consultant and specialist first got turned on to natural wines when I was working at a restaurant in New York’s West Village, and our wine director was really focused on farming practices and seeking out producers who merged tradition and culture with a respect for nature till today, natural wine isn t a regulated or defined term, but the deeper implications have to do with farming ma ing natural wine from fruit that has been farmed in a respectful way.” Feldman, who is now based in Sonoma, runs Valley, a restaurant, wine bar and shop, with partners Tanner Walle, Emma Lipp and Stephanie Reagor, where natural wines take center stage.

While these “natural” methods of making wine date back thousands of years, there is an undeniable boom in this trend of late. Even fashion designer Rosie Assoulin, along with her husband, Max, got interested in the movement and launched their own natural wine, Vivanterre, last year, along with the help of French producers Patrick Bouju and Justine Loiseau and sommelier Cedric Nicaise. The brand is more about a philosophy than a product; its wines are created in the Auvergne region of France using only organically and biodynamically farmed grapes with no additives. The debuts, Red Gamay MVB and Orange Contact SGU, have nearly sold out, and the brand plans to introduce two new varietals this spring.

At Hillstone at Bal Harbour, bar manager Ramesh Meanger keeps plenty of natural wines on the menu. “Our wine list at Hillstone is built so that you can drink about 90 percent of the list with just about anything on the menu,” says Meanger. “It really depends on how you want to define natural, but we do offer many that are vegan, organic, carbon neutral, biodynamic and/or containing zero-to-verylittle added yeast and sulfites ome of his favorites include the o erreiro lbari o, whose natural and wild yeast yield a crisp finish that pairs wonderfully with a Caesar salad. He also cites the Crosby Roamann merlot for being 100 percent carbon neutral and pairing well with roasted chicken. “One of our most popular wines, which is also vegan, organic and biodynamic, is Seresin sauvignon blanc, which pairs extremely well with any of the salads and starters on the menu,” he says.

Located in the Marlborough region of New Zealand, Seresin has been producing wines for more than 25 years that combine sustainable farming methods with a natural approach first came to eresin in 1999, and they’ve always been the leaders in the country for creating wines with minimal intervention,” says the vineyard’s winemaker Tamra elly ashington thin that conventional wine still has a place and there are obviously some very good ones out there but we are all in the head space now of wanting to buy directly from the farmer and seeking out small production to support local communities. When you think about how much is available to the consumer now, natural wines are just so much more appealing.”

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That brings up another significant facet the top of December of last year, Balenciaga of fashion’s digital future. Currently, the sought to captivate audiences with racial pandemic is also front and center Afterworld: The Age of Tomorrow, a video in the fashion industry, with the protests game released to showcase and memorialize throughout the summer of last year working its Fall 2021 collection. On the one hand, as a catalyst for change within numerous the ability to purchase the ready-to-wear global industries. Just as sustainability, collection is within the capacity of a sliver of gender equality, labor laws and a host of the global population. Still, virtually, a much other humanitarian concerns are closely tied larger fraction of the world was made to feel to this system, racism is a major issue many somewhat connected to the luxury brand as brands will need to conquer to maintain it engaged them for the first time through and grow diverse consumer bases. To aid this digital medium. in this process, Professor Kimberly Jenkins This quick adjustment to experimenting of Ryerson University recently relaunched with various digital platforms to reach the Fashion and Race Database, offering a the masses (apart from the necessary plethora of resources across racial, sexual Instagram rollout, YouTube posting and orientation, gender and cultural lines that e-comm sale) is unequivocally the result of illuminate the contributions of various Covid-19. Throughout history, fashion has marginalized groups to the history of dress. survived political skirmishes and dodged This database acts as a brainstorming center social warfare, becoming a multi-billionto help companies grapple with cultivating dollar industry that has continued to grow the changes that audiences want to feel, in and plateau. But Covid and mother nature An avatar from Afterworld: The Age of Tomorrow, conjunction with the digital evolution. “My incited a complete halt to how many which showcased Balenciaga’s Fall 2021 collection. vision for The Fashion and Race Database companies, luxury and beyond, conducted was to mine the rich resources that are often locked away and to their businesses, challenging them to seek creative ways to touch organize them in a manner that both the pedestrian audience and audiences and retain relevancy. Creating accessible products the business of fashion can understand,” says Jenkins. “In fact, the has officially become equally necessary to creating accessible business of fashion is part of my target audience—most of the power presentations. brokers in fashion are not educated in fashion history or theory, so In tandem with the digital lane the fashion industry has occupied I wanted to build a platform that connects the dots for them. Once during these times, the art of collaboration has also become incredibly the other shoe dropped in 2020, many fashion brands agreed that poignant; brands have quickly found ways to attach themselves to education was essential to their survival.” products that are more accessible to broader audiences. As Luke All things considered, many of us are wondering which brands Meagher, notable for his dynamic and rapidly growing HauteLeMode are adjusting successfully to this abrupt digital transition while also social media and YouTube empire expressed, “It’s become about working towards balancing social consciousness with their platforms. collaboration collections… bigger brands like Dior, Louis Vuitton, “I do think there are certain brands—Valentino, Alexander McQueen Gucci and Loewe are starting to work with collaborators, artists and and Fendi come to mind—trying to pivot to this changing notion of trusts… normally those brands would’ve never thought to go to what fashion is and who can buy it and be a part of it,” says Meagher. those depths.” From Kim Jones working with Ghanaian artist Amoako “It takes time and baby steps to get there, but I am hopeful.” In Boafo for Dior’s Spring 2021 men’s collection to Valentino’s recent addition to expanding reach, digital platforms offer new routes for appointment of Zendaya as the first face of the house, this time is a fashion companies to think more dynamically about who they want to reflection that we are reimagining how fashion can provide a piece be in this era. Even though the future of fashion is digital, to thrive, of escape for everyone, not just a selected few. Pivoting to create it must also be a future that evolves to embrace those beyond its effective digital presences is essential to that reimagination, as well conventional communities and authentically uplift the social values as pushing fashion to be more inclusive of the marginalized and we collectively champion. segmented communities who have helped build and sustain it.

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A beloved and bestselli ng cookbook author and food journalist, k now n to many as “The Mi ni malist,” Mark Bit tman pivoted from i nstructi ng the mechan ics of a recipe to shi ni ng light on the mechanisms that underlie food production. That Bit tman is Special Adv isor on Food Policy w ith i n Columbia’s School of Public Health—where he teaches and hosts the lect ure series “Food, Public Health, and Social Justice”—is consistent w ith this recent chapter. He m ight be someone we’ve i nv ited i nto our k itchens v ia his award-w i nni ng articles and books, but i n An i mal, Vegetable, Junk he’s found his fight. This book is not only urgent, it’s i llum i nati ng and i nstructive; and, for all of us who have adm i red Bit tman’s w riti ng over his long career, it is a pleasure to be guided by his pragmatic, compassionate voice.

Fanny Singer: Mark, the last time I saw you was at my mother’s restaurant, Chez Panisse, when you were living in California. Is that when you started working on Animal, Vegetable, Junk?

Mark: I did start the book when I was out there. Just being there got me thinking about it.

FS: It’s such an exhaustive, vast, admittedly somewhat harrowing, but also slightly hopeful tome.

MB: Slightly hopeful.

FS: To have the history of humankind re-contextualized around food was compelling, especially inasmuch as it creates a framework for understanding how we’ve ended up in an industrialized system on the brink of climate collapse. What made you want to write this book?

MB: When I was writing the Opinion column for The New York Times, between 2010 to 2015, it was hard to be nibbling at the edges of every one of these stories and never reall oin into the histor e cept rie . he columns were onl , words. ut wanted to tell this as a unified stor ecause people don t credit food as the driver of histor that it is. ltimatel , don t now whether it s a success stor or a sad stor . e ve otten to the point where the arth can support all of these people, which ou could ar ue is a success stor , thou h imperfect o viousl . ut there s also a wa in which it s horrif in , as food is responsi le for ever thin from ender ine ualit , to slavery, to climate change, etc. If there were justice we would have food security because there is enough food.

FS: hat’s a highly uali ed statement MB: t too us a lot of mista es to et here. ut now we now how to do it so the stru le is not ow do we produce enou h food ut, ow do we do that with justice hen it ecomes a non-food uestion. t ecomes a uestion of how we want to or ani e societ , around food and ever thin else. here were several inspirations for this oo , ut amon them was aomi lein s This Changes Everything, where she writes that if you want to address climate chan e ou have to fi societ , and onl fi in societ can ou address climate chan e. thin it s e uall true for food and climate.

FS: A principle takeaway was that innovation and capitalism are the enemies of sustainability, and by “sustainability” I mean the survival of our species. You explore human motivations in your book but it’s still tempting to ask the question “Why?” Why are we so hell-bent on achieving progress at the cost of our future?

MB: thin instead of pro ress, the uestion is rowth. h is i rowth so important ut, m a little more optimistic than was when finished the oo . hat s ecause ou can call thin s pro ress or ou can call thin s mista es it almost doesn t matter. his is where we are. , ears a o, humans started a riculture, and ears a o, uropeans started con uerin the world, and ears a o, it was thou ht that industriali in ever thin was the wa to o. ow, we can see clearl where the pro lems and challen es lie. f we or ani e societ in the ri ht wa , we can save ourselves. We can feed ourselves. We can stop taking more out of the planet than we put ac in. e can compensate for climate chan e even. don t thin ou could ve said that fift , even ten, ears a o.

FS: Can we actually get there given our deeply divided country?

MB: Little by little, you convince the people who are the most convinci le then worr a out the rest. don t thin we have a choice ut to wor towards that. hose of us who reco ni e it have to tal a out it. t s a pipe dream to sa the status uo can maintain ecause it can t. e now that chan e is inevita le. f ou want to talk about better agriculture, you need to talk about land reform andabout getting land into the hands of people who want to farm it and grow good food. You need to talk about good food purchasing programs where the food we buy is local and organic and produced by workers who are treated fairly.

FS: Your discussion of what governments are able to do on a localized level was encouraging—it feels very hard as an individual to affect substantive change. Take for instance, the

case study you give of Belo Horizonte.

MB: hat happened in ra il was that a local, rassroots initiative in the countr s si thlargest city went national: a commitment to buying from small, local farms; encouraging the growth of organic food and farm-to-school production; farm-to-table, institutional restaurants with a sliding scale so that anyone could eat affordably. A right to affordable, nutritious food became national policy, which is not the case in the US. FS: You also talk about several inspiring domestic programs: the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network, for instance.

MB: etroit was one of the first places visited when started writin the pinion column. en ears later, it was the last place visited for the oo . he i est chan e saw was how powerful the ur an farmin movement had ecome. At first it was a little under the radar, but now there are urban farms everywhere. Urban farming is not the answer to all our problems, but it moves things in the right direction. As Will Allen e plained to me, it s not onl a out farmin , it s a out communit or ani in , showin the strength of people working together and showing people how food is really rown. he majorit of people don t now where food comes from FS: I’d love for you to speak to the difference between “sustainable” and “ecological.”

MB: ver word used pro ressive farmers and coo s has een co-opted. he epitome was an ad I saw when I was watching football for “Michelob Organic Hard elt er. thou ht a , that s the last straw eople have fou ht so hard for the word or anic to have meanin and credi ilit , and now there s Michelo r anic ard elt er ut that s one of the reasons favor the word a roecolo . irst of all, it s hard to co-opt ecause it s such a terri le word. ut reall it means a lend of agriculture and ecology, and is especially meaningful if you remember that ecology is the study of the oneness of nature, the oneness of things on this planet. ou ring to light several lesser- nown gures I new a out ivil ights activist Fannie Lou Hamer and her “pig and a garden” initiative, but I didn’t know much about, say, George Washington Carver or Timothy Pigford, the people of color in this country who contributed to agriculture and science but were generally under-acknowledged. How did these people enter the narrative?

MB: heir stories jumped out to me. Amon the most important were those of formerly enslaved people; enslaved people built a great deal of the wealth of this country and got very little to show for it. It was important to support and to highlight those stories the same is true for women. And it s important to notice that leadership naturall came from those people. ven now, if we re oin to have a sound future of food it s not ecause wealth landowners decide it would e etter for all of us. t s ecause people who are not in power or ani e and insist we do thin s differentl .

FS: It comes from people who have been historically disenfranchised, not just people of color or women, but also the small farmers in this country who, since the beginning of the arc of the history you trace, have been oppressed by subsidies, growth mandates and industrialization.

MB: hat s a reall ood point, and thin somethin that came out in the course of writing the book. We have this vision of America as a nation of farmers. t s true that there were alwa s a lot of farmers in this country, but they were being done an injustice from the beginning. here was never the ind of support for small farmin that we ve een lead to believe. Many of us think “Oh, in the ‘80s small family farms reall started to die. ell eah, that s true, ut it was the s.

FS: Before we sign off, I need to hear a brief invective against the concept of “superfoods.”

MB: ell, there s no such thin FS: I love the moment in the book when you say, to paraphrase, otatoes are a superfood, goddamn it MB: hat stuff a out the potato was interestin ri ht t chan ed civili ation. t s so nutritious that populations dou led when the adopted potato eatin . ncredi le. ou can t sa that a out blueberries.

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QUIET RIOT Opposite page: Bottega Veneta presented its Spring/Summer 21 collection, Salon 01, in London with a series of salon-like shows.

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hen Bottega Veneta’s creative director Daniel Lee was appointed to the label’s helm, much was unknown.

He was not a starry name pulled from another house; he was not an independent moniker graduating from eponymous line to major global brand. Industry-watchers and enthusiasts knew he had an impressive background—particularly with his time spent under Phoebe Philo at her much-loved (and, for many, much-missed) tenure at Creative Director Daniel Lee Céline—but what he would do remained anyone’s guess. The hire, and the build-up, was all the more weighted considering Lee inherited a nearly 20-year track record of ultra-subtle yet equally luxe design vernacular, established by Bottega Veneta’s former lead Tomas Maier.

Lee’s big debut—Fall/Winter 2019, after a smaller, testingthe-waters pre-collection—made it clear that he was putting the house on a new path. t also defined ee s aesthetic as totall his own and, shortl thereafter, as hu el in uential. e s a knitwear specialist who demonstrated comfort in a sort of textural minimalism (enlarging Bottega Veneta’s proprietary intrecciato weave, for example) along with an emboldened, sleeker air of sensuality. Square-toed, puff-effect leather heels, in one instance, took the world by storm. Unlikely color combos, like mint satin complementing rich deep brown leathers and heavy gold chains, were also introduced. Nowadays, Bottega Veneta’s packaging is a commanding Kelly-esque green, a tone that Lee has kept in consistent play throughout his work so far.

What makes Lee’s vision so appealing is just how enigmatic both the maker and the product are. Known to be soft spoken, he doesn’t seem to be looking for public persona clout. Bottega Veneta actually recently deleted its social media platforms entirely.

(And yet, as testament to Lee’s popularity, there is a highly-followed unauthorized account on Instagram called @newbottega that tracks the company’s every move.) He’s a graduate of London’s rigorous Central Saint Martins School of Art and esi n, where the sort of unofficial mantra is that the work always comes first this writer is also an alum , and Lee’s focused and private tactics have yielded not only impressive outcomes, but also an air of conundrum. Who is this handsome, talented, eccentric mystery man? Lee is exemplary of the growing school of thought that some of the most in uential people do not need to show anything off, really, in order to shift the tides.

Enter Spring/Summer 2021: a complex, thorough collection revealed as more of a multidisciplinary art house installation than a runway presentation. Given the year we’ve had, Lee, like everyone, had to pivot away from the traditional fashion show format. It suited him; he hosted a series of mini-shows at London’s Sadler’s Wells Theatre, which were documented by the photographer Tyrone Lebon. In tandem, Lee also released a book of inspirational photographs (some of artworks, some of models, some of muses) that fueled the collection and a special photo tome rendered by the German conceptual artist Rosemarie Trockel. A third book held documentation of the shows themselves.

What is now most striking is Lee’s acute interest in, and observation of, the human body; it may not immediately register, but there is a deep physicality in his work. From Spring/Summer, see the way a knitted coat-dress hugs the silhouette with just the right amount of tension, or the slouchy-yet-snug plunge of a knitwear tank top. here is nothin cliched a out these fits, either no hour lass, no ew oo -cinch, no decade-specific shoulder shape, no s inn leg. Instead, Lee has tapped into a gentler sartorial austerity, relying on the study of textile and tactility to create something superBAL HARBOUR 165

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Look 01 at Salon 01; a cuff bracelet from the new collection.

modern, strong, self-preserving, de-gendered in a way and, as a result, massively popular. In his book of inspirational images, there are examples that support this sentiment: Jodie Foster holding up an old Bottega Veneta bag to shield herself from paparazzi. The diaphanous ruby-hued top of a toned dancer at Studio 54. The shapely glutes of an Antonio Canova sculpture. The body, frozen in reference yet clearly in motion before and after the snapshot, is Lee’s primary source.

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hits so far include the Pouch bag and a fringed coat that has been photographed on tastemakers including Rihanna. Retailers have reported that Bottega Veneta is among their top sell-through brands.

Indicators point to further propulsion, too. In some ways, the restrictiveness of the current era enefits ee s uietude. e told Vogue that “with the world shut down, all we really have is each other at the studio and the work. It’s almost like a therapy. It gets you through the darkest times because you can completely lose yourself in making a beautiful fabric, a beautiful garment.” Beautiful things are the point, indeed, but they can be profoundly boosted by

At right, a model in the Salon 01 presentation carrying the new Triangle bag; a sandal from the collection.

insularity, and by not being splashed across everyone’s feeds. This is the key essence of Bottega Veneta right now: Lee has engineered his house so that one can’t help but feel some sort of strange, frisson-edged magnetism. It’s a genuinely powerful skill; you’re in on a secret that’s hidden in plain sight.

Much of the Spring/ Summer collection is comprised of knitwear—a specialty of Lee’s.

The Triangle Bag in Bottega Veneta’s new signature green.

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As with many developments of 2020, it all began with a tweet. On December 4th of last year, Delian Asparouhov, a principal at venture capital firm ounders und, posted, u s hear me out, what if we move Silicon Valley to Miami?” t is not e actl clear what the u s thought of Asparouhov’s proposal, but one response has een du ed he weet eard ound the witterverse that of rancis uare , the - ear-old ma or of Miami, who replied simpl ow can help n the da s and wee s since, uare , a registered Republican serving in a nonpartisan post and the son of former Miami Ma or avier uare , has ecome a social media sensation, especiall in financial circles. mid- anuar , his tweet had enerated . million impressions and a million visits to uare s profile, a num er of them hi htech entrepreneurs and venture capitalists intrigued by the possibility of relocating to outh lorida. ne mi ht sa that Miami has regained its shine for movers and shakers. or at least the past decade, Miami business leaders have been touting the city as a potential global technology hub, but potential suitors were sh . hen, in cto er, came the news that Blackstone, a major private e uit firm, would e leasin , s uare feet of prime office space to create a re ional, technolo -focused head uarters. he operation would rin an e cess of tech-centered jo s pa in , or more annuall and pump as much as million into local commercial real-estate coffers. t was all music to uare s ears. his shows we do have the talent to compete,” he said, going on to cite the appeal of the weather, low taxes, high quality of life and pu lic safet . As ma or m proud to help create a city that attracts a move of this kind, a move that brings high paying jobs.” he e chan e of tweets etween Asparouhov and uare , however, ic ed activity to a completely new level. Weeks thereafter, ipe echnolo ies, a os An elesased compan providin financial services for technology vendors, announced the move of its operations to outh lorida and hutterstoc founder on rin er revealed plans to establish Pareto Holdings, an or ani ation devoted to new technolo ased startups in Miami. late anuar , 170 BAL HARBOUR

Ocean Reef, a private club in Key Largo, is attracting newcomers (and longtime visitors) with its private airport and golf club.

SoftBank Group CEO Marcelo Claure, himself a Miami resident, said that his firm would reallocate million in e istin funds to provide start-up capital for Miami- ased tech companies.

All of this resulted in a splashy New York imes spread on anuar th headlined, oin s in Miami ove, Masters of the niverse, toutin the relocation of a al s eith a ois, as well as tech investor and prominent conservative eter hiel and online media mogul Bryan Goldberg, among others. f it is an open uestion how man midlevel techsters actually make the move to Miami, it seems the -percenters have already made up their minds. And this migration is hardly limited to tech royalty: other new transplants include supermodel Cindy Crawford and longtime businessman hu ande Ger er , s . ft., Miami each, . million , superstar ennifer ope

and slu er Ale odri ue , s . ft., tar sland, . million and ampa a uccaneers om rad and supermodel Gisele undchen decampin from a ampa mansion owned all-of- amer ere eter for an ndian ree tear-down snapped up for million . rad and undchen may soon be exchanging architectural tips with new nei h ors van a rump and ared ushner, who reportedl dropped . million for a vacant lot in ndian ree . here hasn t een such an in u of o in each t pes to Miami since the tallone-Madonnaersace he da of the s. he rapidl shiftin industr landscape promises undreamed of opportunities for local techies and recent rads. s President, Mark Rosenberg, believes that uare s aims are more than wishful thin in see it as somethin real that we must find a way to leverage and turn into better jobs,

“There hasn’t been such an influx of Robin Leach types to Miami since the Stallone-MadonnaVersace heyday of the 1990s.”

higher wages and additional prosperity for the community,” he says, pointing to high taxes and a deteriorating quality of life in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, where housing costs are astronomical and inequitable income distribution has soared. “The talent base is here and, unlike most other places in the US, is diverse and ready for work.”

Former Miami Herald publisher David Lawrence also weighed in with caution.

Though he acknowledged that the climate and physical location are appealing to investors, as is the degree of sophisticated diversity and absence of personal income tax, leaders need to be sure that Miami enefits as well.

- has made it abundantly clear that many jobs can be done from anywhere as long as you have a stable internet connection,” Lawrence says. “Having tech company leaders or headquarters based in Miami will not automatically turn into new

jo s. f the local overnment is oin to provide incentives to bring companies, it will need to incorporate strong accountability components.” Another issue of concern is the strain on the local infrastructure. f the companies are staffed by workers moving from other parts of the country, where are the oin to live s this oin to further displace lower-income families awrence points out that even middle-class families are being priced out of home ownership in the Bay Area. There’s another key consideration, too. n awrence s words, hat ind of corporate citizens will these companies be? f a major driver for a move to outh lorida is lower taxes, what will they contribute in the wa of financial resources to address the challenges facing us right now?” ith afforda le housin alread a concern in outh lorida, and the recent entrification of the Biscayne corridor producing its

own set of recriminations over “progress,” there are no easy answers to the questions awrence as s and s osen er echoes.

“Even if it happens, our political leadership must take the opportunity to focus on housing, better public transportation and quality schools,” he says.

Longtime South Florida resident and author Dave Barry wonders if the newbies are here to sta , thou h. m not sure that these tech companies are fully aware of what they’re getting into,” he says. “Do they picture themselves sitting outside in August, happily tapping away on their laptops while the palm trees sway in a gentle breeze? Do they understand that even if they can survive the heat and humidity, they run a real risk of being carried off by mosquitoes?” hat a prospect he new ilicon alle undone by bugs.

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PLANET Award-winning photographer and filmmaker AMI VITALE shares a series of photographs taken in Kenya, where Indigenous people are protecting their wildlife and habitats in an effort to transform the way humans relate to wild animals—and also to each other.

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Samburu warrior Tom Lesuda at the top of the northern Kenya’s Mathews Range, where the 850,000-acre Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy is situated.

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his is a series of images about the relationships and bonds between humans and endangered species. The people depicted here understand how important our interconnectedness is for a healthy planet, not just with one another, but with the creatures we coexist with. We must begin to see our world as part of the natural world, the natural world as part of our world. Losing one part of nature is a loss for all of nature.

Twenty years ago, much of this Kenyan landscape was empty of wildlife. Poachers had decimated the population of elephants and rhinos, species which are the ecosystem’s engineers.

The loss of these keystone species had a ripple effect on other animals too: grazers like buffalo, endangered Grevy’s zebras, eland and oryx, as well as lions, cheetahs, wild dogs and leopards have all disappeared. hen, almost five ears a o, the most remarkable thing happened: The Samburu people in this northern en a communit created the firstever communit -owned and -operated elephant sanctuary in all of Africa and called it Reteti.

What’s happening at Reteti is nothing less than the beginnings of a transformation—not only in the way humans relate to wild animals but also how we relate to one another. This oasis where orphans grow up—learning to be wild so that one day they can rejoin their herds—is a story as much about the elephants as it is about all of humanity.

These are stories that remind us that nature

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Left, Kamara is nuzzled by a black rhino named ili , who he hand-raised along with two other a y rhinos at ewa ildlife onservancy in enya elow, a group of am uru warriors encounter a rhino for the rst time in their lives at ewa ildlife Conservancy, 2014.

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An orphaned reticulated giraffe nuzzles Sarara Camp wildlife keeper, Lekupania. This giraffe was rehabilitated and returned to the wild, as a number of others have been before him.

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Mpala (center) with her friends enjoying some mud hole fun at northern Kenya’s Reteti Elephant Sanctuary.

Samburu John Nkuus Leripe watches the sun rise over the Mathews Range in northern Kenya’s Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy.

is resilient, but that we have to give it a chance to succeed. Now the question is, how do we turn these incredible stories of success into a solution to the larger problem—the long-term survival of all endangered species, as well as the preservation of the ecosystems that sustain them?

Today, nearly one million species are in danger of extinction due to exploitation, the climate emergency and habitat degradation. Our own health and destiny is intricately connected to these ancient species. Our fates are linked; without rhinos and elephants and other wildlife we suffer more than just a decline in the health of an ecosystem of which we are a part. We, and future generations, suffer a loss of imagination, a loss of wonder, a loss of beautiful possibilities.

What happens next is in all of our hands.

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Kate Betts reflects fondly on her first time dining at Bal Harbour Shops, and gets caught up on what each of the restaurants have been serving up of late.

PHOTOS BY CARLY KLEIN, COURTESY BAL HARBOUR SHOPS.

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Bal Harbour Shops has expanded its outdoor dining area to include the center courtyard; at right, Le Zoo’s Plateaux de Fruits de Mer.

shopping is the ultimate escape—a kind of meditative therapy— then Bal Harbour Shops is retail Nirvana. The outdoor concourse—with its murmuring koi ponds, kaleidoscopic bouquets of bougainvillea and regal palm trees—offers an intoxicating blend of luxury, freedom and the promise of a new discovery, like the recent addition of Lafayette 148, René Caovilla and Michael Aram. These days, the opportunity to dine safely outdoors also beckons.

While you may come for the plush Brunello Cucinelli window displays, the sexy Zimmermann lace dresses and just about everything in Gucci’s expansive boutique, you will likely stay for a colorful sushi platter at Makoto or a distinctly French brunch at Le Zoo. My introduction to the Bal Harbour Shops restaurant scene was a festive luncheon at Makoto to celebrate the publication of my memoir, My Paris Dream, following a book signing at Books & Books (still one of my favorite independent booksellers). Local journalists, socialites and in uencers too over the plush banquette along one wall of the moody, minimal interior while re aled them with stories of m first jo in fashion wor in at the aris office of Women’s Wear Daily. At the time, my boss, John Fairchild, was as much a foodie as he was a fashion rainmaker and our beat involved discovering both new designers and new restaurants. It made sense to celebrate my book at one of the world’s premier fashion destinations with a Champagne toast and many platters of chef Makoto Okuwa’s Edomae-style sushi.

Today, Makoto offers its signature impeccable service and cuisine on the outdoor terrace where soccer stars as well as celebrities like Mick Jagger, Roger Federer, Gloria Estefan and Alicia Keyes can be

seen feastin on the irresisti le truf e pon u salmon and in er lam chops. As food in uencer and realit TV star Jonathan Cheban likes to say, “shopping with a side of sushi? Yes, please!” According to his @FoodGod instagram feed, Cheban’s favorite brunchtime splurge is Makoto’s exquisite caviar platter. This winter, fans will be following Makoto’s sushi to a new location upstairs, where the restaurant will take over more than half of the third oor.

A little more low key, but no less low calorie, Hillstone is always on the itinerary when traveling with my teenage children, if not for the mid-century modern vi e of oulsen articho e li ht fi tures and super friendly service, then for classic menu items such as the famous spinach and artichoke dip and Carolinastyle beef ribs. Personally I love Hillstone’s Thai steak and noodle salad and, let’s be honest, it’s hard to resist the hot fudge sundae (just one bite, I promise).

Adapting to Covid-19 safety norms, the restaurant has opened up windows and provided social distancing at the ar and in the dinin area. ans still oc to the teak-paneled room overlooking the Shop’s portico for a sampling of what Bon Appetit has called “the best cheeseburgers on the planet.”

If current travel restrictions leave you missing the sunn ia as of apri or orrento, drop into al ar our s u iest esta lishment, arpaccio, where

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By Giovanny Gutierrez

I’m a sucker for nostalgia. Restaurants that remind me of marathon dinners spent with friends and eateries that transport me to the far-fl ung destinations I miss— and, sadly, can’t travel to right now—have always held a special place in my heart. Bal Harbour Shops has an emotional pull for similar reasons; its collection of restaurants and cafes have a way of taking me to places and moments that I hold dear.

Carpaccio

If you’re not sure what to order, go for the lombata milanese, a flattened, lightly breaded veal chop topped with fresh diced tomatoes, arugula, lemon and radicchio. It’s the perfect meat-to-greens ratio. Pair it with a negroni and make sure to close your eyes upon that first sip—it’ll feel like drinking along the Grand Canal in Venice. Cin cin!

Hillstone

The French dip au jus is a drippy, delicious prime rib sandwich on a house-made baguette that’s served with a side of tangy horseradish sauce for slathering and a broth similar to a rich onion soup for dipping.

Order an Old Cuban to sip with your sando. A mixture of aged Bacardi 8 rum, sparkling wine, Hillstone’s Ahi tuna tartare freshly muddled mint and lime, the cocktail’s bold flavors stand up well to the richness of the French dip.

Le Zoo

French onion soup gratinée holds up no matter the weather but, if it's a particularly warm day, then I’m ordering the Plateaux de Fruits de Mer with lobster, shrimp, oysters and clams. Pair it with a refreshing sipper like the Romarin with Grey Goose La Poire, St. Germain, rosemary and pear.

Makoto

The terrace at Le Zoo

The sashimi or sushi samplers—featuring Makoto’s signature, branded Tamagoyaki omelette—serve as the ideal introduction to chef Okuwa’s genius.

As for the cocktails, you can’t go wrong with any of them, though I highly recommend the Thai mojito or the piña margarita if tropical is your vibe.

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PHOTOS COURTESY BAL HARBOUR SHOPS (HILLSTONE, CARPACCIO); STARR RESTAURANTS (LE ZOO, MAKOTO)

Carpaccio’s Pizza pazzerella layered with arugula, prosciutto and mozzarella; below, Makoto’s sashimi sampler.

an additional 15 tables have been added to their corner patio. An institution unto itself, Carpaccio is a favorite among celebrities and athletes such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Eva Longoria, Phil Collins, Martha Stewart and Brazilian soccer star Ronaldinho Gaúcho.

Tables outside provide ample people watching, but the real draw might be the parade of vintage and exotic cars lining up for valet parking—think Maseratis, Lamborghinis and countless Rolls Phantoms. Order chef Manuel Paucar’s easy plates of calamari or his signature razor-thin tuna carpaccio and you might, for a minute, feel that much closer to the memory of a summer sojourn on the Amalfi coast. And, if Milanese fare is more to your taste, fashion world favorite Sant Ambroeus will be opening later this year, along with an outpost of their café, Felice.

Like any true Francophile, I personally cannot resist a goat cheese omelette for lunch at chef Julian Baker’s Le Zoo, the closest thing Miami has to an authentic French bistro. When I lived on Paris’s Left Bank in the early 1990s, I clocked a lot of time on Café Flore’s leafy terrace and made weekend trips down to St. Tropez to meet up with friends at Le Sénéquier, so I appreciate Le Zoo’s authentic woven rattan bistro chairs and hand-drawn paper menu filled with Gallic favorites like escargots in hazelnut butter, onion soup topped with rich slabs of melted gruyere cheese and heaping bowls of mussels served with the crispiest frites. For a special occasion, I will even splurge on the towering Plateaux de Fruits de Mer—plates of fresh oysters, little neck clams and Alaskan King crab—just like a real Parisienne.

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