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Hacienda de la Paz, Rolling Hills Los Angeles, California | $48,000,000 Represented by Christophe Choo | 310.488.3044

A GLOBAL LEADER IN LUXURY REAL ESTATE Coldwell Banker® has long been recognized around the world for delivering premium real estate experiences, representing an average of $129.6 million in million+ home sales each day last year. A premium global brand, Coldwell Banker offers the power of an international network of over 88,000 sales associates located in 3,000 offices worldwide across 49 countries and territories.

At this level, properties are not mere pieces of real estate but works of art. There is no better example of this than the 8-acre palatial paradise known as Hacienda de la Paz located here in the South Bay’s coveted community of Rolling Hills.

With our rich heritage and impressive track record of selling some of the world’s most iconic homes and celebrity estates, we have earned our reputation as a global luxury leader.

Hacienda de la Paz is represented by Luxury Property Specialist Christophe Choo | 310.488.3044 | HaciendadelaPaz.com COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE *Average daily sales. Data based on closed and recorded buyer and/or seller transaction sides of homes sold for $1 million or more as reported by affiliates in the U.S. Coldwell Banker® franchise system for the calendar year 2016. USD$. Total volume calculated by multiplying the number of buyer and/or seller sides by sales price. The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service, and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor agents and are not employees of the Company.

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The Event: Over 150 luxury real estate professionals gathered at the iconic Hacienda de la Paz from across Southern California to toast the launch of Coldwell Banker Global Luxury, the company’s reimagined luxury marketing program, on Saturday, April 29th.

The Guests: Coldwell Banker’s elite were all in attendance including Robert Foster, President, Beth Styne, Chief Operating Officer, and Joe Mamone, Regional Vice President, in addition to out of town guest, Craig Hogan, Vice President of Luxury.

The Highlights: Upon arrival, guests were greeted with a glass of Veuve Clicquot’s signature rosé champagne as they admired the latest in luxury automobiles courtesy of Rusnak Maserati of South Bay. Once inside the masterful residence itself, visitors were free to explore the home’s legendary grounds which include a 10,000-square-foot hamam spa, 15,000-squarefoot neoclassical grand ballroom, 2 swimming pools, bocce court, gym, wine cellar, and 2 tennis courts (indoor hard court and outdoor clay court) where professional and ranked tennis

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entertainment. Downstairs, in the hamam spa, Burke Williams indulged guests with spa services and lavish gift bags. Poolside, guests mixed and mingled over caviar, sipped on Veuve Clicquot Rich, and soaked in the panoramic coastline views. At the end of the evening, two lucky winners took home special treats, a two-day extended test drive with a 2017 Maserati Ghibli and a luxurious gift basket provided by Clé de Peau Beauté’s Prestige Collection.

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MALIBU, CALIFORNIA $25,000,000

ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA $12,900,000

Represented by: Chris Cortazzo T. 310.589.2472

Represented by: Ash Rizk T. 626.393.5695

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA $27,950,000 Represented by: Jade Mills T. 310.285.7508

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MALIBU, CALIFORNIA $27,500,000 Represented by: Irene Dazzan-Palmer & Sandro Dazzan T. 310.317.9354

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA $11,950,000

SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA $9,750,000

Represented by: The Valerie Fitzgerald Group T. 310.285.7515

Represented by: Susan Conger T. 805.565.8838

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Los Olivos, California | $67,000,000 Represented by Joyce Rey | 310.285.7529

THE POWER OF COLDWELL BANKER® Coldwell Banker Global LuxurySM offers the world’s finest luxury real estate marketing – the proof is in the numbers.

As Many As 900 Websites | Coldwell Banker’s® powerful online reach puts homes in front of buyers in 49 countries and territories. $129.6 Million in $1 Million+ Homes Each Day* | Coldwell Banker agents handled 24,790 transaction sides of $1 Million+ homes in 2016.

110-Year Legacy of Trust | Coldwell Banker has been serving the needs of luxury home buyers and sellers since 1906.

COLDWELLBANKERLUXURY.COM *Average daily sales. Data based on closed and recorded buyer and/or seller transaction sides of homes sold for $1 million or more as reported by affiliates in the U.S. Coldwell Banker® franchise system for the calendar year 2016. USD$. Total volume calculated by multiplying the number of buyer and/or seller sides by sales price. The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service, and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor agents and are not employees of the Company. ©2017 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Owned by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker Logo, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury logo service marks are registered or pending registrations owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Broker does not guarantee the accuracy of square footage, lot size or other information concerning the condition or features of property provided by seller or obtained from public records or other sources, and the buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of that information through personal inspection and with appropriate professionals.

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KATE MARA STARS AS A MARINE CANINE CORPORAL IN HER NEW FILM, WHILE FIGHTING TO SAVE CHIMPANZEES AND ALSO PLANNING HER WEDDING •

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Kate Mara has always had a special bond with dogs. The actress’ two Boston terriers, Bruno and Lucius, are her constant companions. Even when working, she travels with her furry mascots who then accompany her to set. So when the script for the recently released film, Megan Leavey, landed in Mara’s hands, it was a no-brainer―she knew she had to play the title role.

The movie tells the real-life story of a United States Marine corporal and member of the military’s canine team. Alongside German shepherd Rex, Megan Leavey served over 100 missions in Iraq, saving countless lives. However, her relationship with Rex is what saved her own life; he taught her how to love and provided her with a purpose.

Although Leavey was initially forced to clean out kennels as punishment, when she learned that the dogs and their handlers were heading to Iraq to sniff out bombs, weapons and improvised explosive devices, Leavey found a new calling. The film chronicles her journey—including the four-year-long fight she underwent to earn custody of Rex after they were both injured by a blast. “I knew I wanted to do it when I read the script. It was pretty simple,” Mara remembers. “I thought it was a really important story to tell, and I worked with the producer a very long time ago, so it was an obvious choice for me. I was just very moved by it, and I’m excited that it hasn’t been told before.”

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Our cover star is one of Hollywood’s up-and-coming leading ladies whose portrayal of real-life Marine Megan Leavey (in the film of the same name) is moving, authentic, and inspirational. We sit down with Drew Barrymore over a glass of rosé and learn all about her latest venture, a three-year old winemaking partnership with Carmel Road Winery. We profile Olympic volleyball player, Kerri Walsh Jennings, who, despite her heartbreaking loss at last summer’s games, has set her

sights on gold for Tokyo 2020. If you’re looking to improve your overall well being, we recommend making a retreat to Sunrise Springs Spa Resort in Santa Fe. You’ll play with puppies, soak in vitamin-rich waters, and return back to the Bay feeling refreshed and relaxed. What else can you do this July and August? Walk into Nightbird for a memorable meal or enjoy a waffle while listening to a renowned musician at the Outside Lands music festival. There’s all that and more in this issue. We welcome you to pour a glass of wine, sit back, and wallow in all things haute. Cheers!

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TABLE of CONTENTS

AUTO Test driving the Jaguar F-Type SVR

On the cover: Kate Mara

PUBLISHER’S LETTER

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WHAT’S ON THE WEB

The first ever Shatter Summit featured many of the Bay’s most influential females, the Hotel Via is now open, Major Obsessions throws a runway show and more

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18 Women: Sweet sorbet-hued pieces 19 Men: Sand-colored cool

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Comparing sports car cousins from Italy and Detroit Roger Dubuis and Pirelli partner on the Run to Monaco

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HAUTE SHOPPING

The mart that’s turning Marin into a shopping mecca

Sunrise Springs Spa Resort

HAUTE DINING

Nightbird flies high in Hayes Valley

HAUTE DRINKS

Campari fever takes over SF during Negroni Week

HAUTE INSIDER

The luxury home market heats up

HAUTE TRAVEL Soothing Santa Fe

ON THE COVER: KATE MARA PHOTOGRAPHY: JOHN RUSSO STYLING: JOHNNY WUJEK HAIR: RYAN RICHMAN MAKEUP: COLEEN CAMPBELL-OLWELL SHOT ON LOCATION AT: THE LONDON WEST HOLLYWOOD

Shopping on Billionaire’s Row

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TABLE of CONTENTS Kerri Walsh Jennings isn’t afraid of diving to score

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Behind the bottle with Drew Barrymore

Golden Gate Park’s annual music festival, Outside Lands turns 10!

KATE MARA The pretty petite actress shows her stars and stripes with her new military movie, Megan Leavey

HAUTE JEWELRY

Luxe jewels in radiant colors make for a sparkling summer banquet

MAN OF STYLE

Mr. Robot star Christian Bale is our summertime Man of Style

FEATURES

DREW BARRYMORE The actress on her unexpected turn as winemaker KERRI WALSH JENNINGS The talented volleyball player from Saratoga won’t stop, can’t stop

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Outside Lands, Golden Gate Park’s threeday music and culinary festival, celebrates 10 years

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POWER PLAYERS

The top 10 female movers and shakers you need to know about

AMBASSADOR Olivia Hsu-Decker on Rolls-Royce’s luxe custom car

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A look at the fabulous parties and coolest openings over the past two months

THE LUXURY BEAT 108 The CEO of Louis XIII discusses the cognac brand’s unprecedented new project

PHOTOS COURTESY OF DREW ALTER, BARRYMORE WINES, LULULEMON, AND ANDREW JORGENSEN

PRETTY IN PINK Check out our list of the top ten power females, which includes public relations guru, Allison Speer, above.

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INSIDE THE SHATTER SUMMIT, FEATURING THE BAY AREA’S MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN Many of the region’s most distinguished women gathered on May 9 at The Battery for a talk summit hosted by venture capitalist Shelly Kapoor Collins and the Shatter Fund. The event was a daylong networking extravaganza filled with several discussion panels, lunch, and a rooftop cocktail party. Kapoor Collins is a prominent figure in Silicon Valley who

believes that women can change the economy for the better—if they are given more leadership, CEO, and founder roles. Her firm focuses on supporting female-driven ideas. The underlying topic of the summit was that if the face of investing is shifted to be more female-centric, the economy will transform as well. Speakers included Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Linnea Roberts, Kara Goldin, Alison Pincus, Dave Morin, and Tamara Mellon.

MAJOR OBSESSIONS LAUNCHES LUXE SECOND COLLECTION OF CLOTHING For the second season of Major Obsessions, Sonya Molodetskaya’s passion project with partner and seamstress, Altana Danzhalova, the duo created roughly 40 looks that are available for special order now on the brand’s website. Never one to do things half-heartedly, Molodetskaya debuted the Spring/ Summer 2017 collection of Major Obsessions at a fabulous, over-the-top fashion show inspired by the clothing presentations she frequents in Paris.

Model after model paraded down a long, winding runway at the historic Hibernia Bank on the corner of Jones and Market Streets.

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HOTEL VIA NOW OPEN IN SOUTH BEACH Although downtown San Francisco is filled with hotels, there are few luxurious accommodations in the South Beach neighborhood. However, this changed in mid-June when the Hotel VIA opened at 138 King Street. The 12-story hotel is directly across the street from AT&T Park and has 159 rooms equipped with forward thinking technology. State-of-the-art room amenities include the fastest internet possible. The coolest thing about the hotel? The 12th-floor rooftop lounge.

IN CONVERSATION WITH MARISSA MAYER AND JENNIFER SIEBEL NEWSOM The Representation Project, Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s non-profit, hosted a breakfast conversation with Yahoo’s CEO Marissa Mayer. The event was at the Marin Art and Garden Center and featured a fascinating conversation between the two blonde powerhouses. The Representation Project’s goal is to create a world free of social injustices and gender stereotypes—they seek to represent everyone no matter their race, sex, religion, and background.

At the breakfast, Siebel Newsom interviewed Mayer with questions that focused on being a working mother in a position of power.

THE MOST MAGNIFICENT SPAS Whether you want a deep tissue massage or a cleansing dermaplane facial, there is no shortage of luxe spas in SF that offer these treatments. In fact, there is an ideal spa for every beauty need. Want to soak in a hot tub and indulge in delicious Japanese food? Head to Onsen. Need a spa experience outside of San Francisco? Spend an afternoon at the Sense Spa at the Rosewood Sand Hill. If you’re looking for a stellar all-around spa experience, you can’t go wrong with one of our favorite places, such as Spa Radiance, Remede at the St. Regis or Serenity MedSpa.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF DREW ALTIZER, THE ST. REGIS, AND HOTEL VIA

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RALPH LAUREN Calf suede bucket bag, $1,950. Available at select Ralph Lauren stores.

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SAMA EYEWEAR No War French rose glasses with 18k rose, $850. Available at samaeyewearshop.com.

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HERMÈS Jersey knit swimsuit, $490. Available at Hermès stores nationwide.

GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI Pauline sandals, $650. Available at giuseppezanotti.com.

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SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Blush velvet wedge ankle strap heel, $795.

Available at Salvatore Ferragamo boutiques nationwide.

TRUSSARDI Eel mini Lovy bag in yellow, price upon request.

Available at trussardi.com.

SUMMER SORBET

Fresh, sorbet-hued colors are being featured in many collections for Spring/Summer 2017—including Bottega Veneta, Emilio Pucci and Hermès, to name a few. Designers have used a playful

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STUART WEITZMAN Swiftkeel sandals, $445.

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palette in their ready-to-wear, shoes, and accessories, but you can go monochromatic or mix them up to create a fun yet fashionable outfit that’s totally in sync with one of this season’s hottest trends.

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HERMÈS Suede calfskin sandals, $770. Available at Hermès stores nationwide.

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Hermès ANTO SHIRT Beige oxford solid sport shirt, $250.

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HERMÈS Men’s Paper straw hat, $840. Available at Hermès stores nationwide.

COS Cropped pants, $115.

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GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI Frankie sneaker, $665.

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RICHARD JAMES Fully canvassed ivory Spirit jacket, $1,035.

Available at richardjames.co.uk.

ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA Tessuta loafers, $895.

Available at select Ermenegildo Zegna stores.

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COOL SAND Designers went monochromatic SS17 in light neutrals— the ‘It’ color scheme of the season. Blazers, bags and shoes have all been made in these chic hues, creating the quintessential look for warmer weather. Labels like

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Large shoulder pack bag, $1,950.

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Ferragamo and Alexander McQueen, among others, have presented strong, tailored looks that can go from daytime to nighttime without losing their cool.

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WATCHTrend

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A team headed by design chief Flavio Manzoni was able to melt the DNA of Ferrari and Hublot in an unprecedented way.

TIME-HONORED TRADITIONS CELEBRATING THE PRANCING HORSE What happens when Ferrari designs a watch to celebrate its 70th anniversary and Hublot makes it? The luxury sports car brand uses the same creative process as it does when designing one of its own models. A team headed by Ferrari’s design chief Flavio Manzoni was able to melt the DNA of both marques this time in an unprecedented way to create the Hublot Techframe Ferrari 70 Years Tourbillon Chronograph.

The result is nothing less than a high-tech, Haute Horlogerie sports car for the wrist, with the ultimate balance between functional design and technical beauty.

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This year, innovation is ruling supreme when it comes to new timepiece styles—not only in a technical sense, but also regarding design. Here, we share two of our latest favorites.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF HUBLOT

THE HUBLOT TECHFRAME FERRARI 70 YEARS TOURBILLON CHRONOGRAPH is fitted with its new HUB6311 manual wind caliber, offering a five-day power reserve, tourbillon, and single pusher chronograph.

It’s available in king gold, titanium, and polyether ether ketone carbon―all limited to 70 pieces.

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BREGUET’S MARINE ÉQUATION MARCHANTE 5887 features a tourbillon, equation of time, perpetual calendar and 57 jewels with a 43.9mm diameter adjusted in six positions. Choose a case crafted from either 950 platinum or 18k rose gold.

HAUTE COMPLICATION FOR THE HIGH SEAS The Marine Équation Marchante 5887 blends the past and present of Breguet together in a single timepiece. It pays tribute to history when

It pays tribute to history when Breguet was appointed “Chronometermaker to the French Royal Navy” in 1815, but is made with modern materials.

Breguet was appointed “Chronometer-maker to the French Royal Navy” in 1815, but is made with modern materials. It combines a running equation of time (the difference between solar and civil), perpetual calendar, silicon balance spring and escapement wheel, as well as a tourbillon carriage made from titanium to make a true Grande Complication. Wear it on your yacht with peace of mind, too, as it is water-resistant up to 300 feet.

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HauteAUTO

BY TIM LAPPEN

ITALIAN FINESSE VS. DETROIT MUSCLE The Alfa Romeo Giulia and the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

RACING CRED This rear view shows the quad exhaust and the ground effects down below.

You might say you can tell a lot about a country, and its people, by the cars

as the Ferrari 488 Italia and the McLaren MP4 12C, yet the Alfa still has

it produces. The Alfa Romeo Giulia is all-Italian—sleek, sophisticated,

a place to put a child’s car seat and groceries in the back. Nevertheless,

nimble, quick, and maybe a little quirky. The Dodge Challenger SRT

it doesn’t make the people inside pay for all that performance, as there’s

Hellcat is straight-ahead Detroit iron, and it leads with its power

plenty of room fore and aft, and—with four doors—is easy in, easy out.

numbers—of course, if you had 707 horsepower (not a typo), you might

The sophistication even extends to the ‘active-aero’ component. The

lead with that too. So we decided to delve a little deeper into what makes

front splitter (the area below the front grille) automatically adjusts to

each of these cars tick and what each says about its homeland. Both are

provide more downforce (weight over the front wheels, to help it stay

creations of FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles), but there aren’t a lot of

connected with the road), an important consideration for a car like

family resemblances between them.

this, with a top speed of 191 mph. Thoughtfully, Alfa provided beautiful

The Alfa Romeo Giulia comes in two basic gelatos: The standard one

Brembo calipers to bring it back to zero quickly.

has 280 horsepower, but the Quadrifoglio—denoted with the four-leaf

This car is not just a straight-line stormer, though. With rear-wheel

clover on the sides of the front fenders—is a different kettle of lasagna.

drive and its ‘DNA Pro Drive Mode Selector,’ one can choose between four

It feels like a car designed to knock the BMW M3 off its throne and drag

set-ups: ‘Dynamic,’ ‘Natural,’ ‘Advanced Efficiency’ (economy), or ‘Race’.

the competitors from Mercedes, Audi and even Cadillac with it. The Alfa 4-Leaf has prodigious power (505 horses) and is close to the near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution, i.e. the weight of the car over front wheels/rear

505 Horses--rumor has it that it’s the V-6 counterpart of a Ferrari California engine

wheels. It boasts an eight-speed transmission with a lever in the center console, plus today’s obligatory paddle shifters, and goes through the gears like a hot knife through butter. Simply put, this car lays it down really smoothly—assisted, no doubt, by a carbon-fiber driveshaft. It does so quickly, hitting 60 mph in under four seconds, and it holds the lap record for a production four-door sedan at Germany’s fabled Nürburgring race track (7:32 minutes). This puts it just a tick behind such luminaries

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Overall, it’s a ton of fun to drive a car that allows an adjustment to engine mapping (how fast the throttle responds), suspension firmness, and exhaust note. The car speaks Italian like a big lady with a shield and a spear, so you better pay attention.

And then there’s the Hellcat. Not much left to the imagination here—the snarling, sabre-tooth feline head on the front fender is a pretty good clue that you’re in for something rough and wild. Surprisingly, however, it’s not all lumps and bumps for those lucky enough to get a ride in this American screamer.

immortal words: “There’s no replacement for displacement!”

Presumably, the moniker ‘Hellcat’ garnered more votes than

As Jay Leno says, ‘There’s no replacement for

displacement.

‘Testosteroneo.’ Either way, this car is a teenage boy’s dream, no matter how old he is. It’s really the best of the muscle car era, if that means excellent brakes, great cornering, and power that’s in the neighborhood of 250 percent above what Detroit churned out in the 1960s.

(A brief side note: the Dodge Demon has just been announced, and—for those for whom 707 horsepower is a good starting point—your ride is on the way.

Designed for drag-strip use, it will check in at about 840 horsepower with a projected 0 to 60 time of 2.3 seconds and,

NEED FOR SPEED Most people will see the Hellcat as it’s passing by…quickly.

wait for it, it’s the world’s first production car that can do a

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wheelie!

History buffs may

remember the Chrysler ‘C’ cars of the 1950s, the most powerful of which supposedly required a doctor’s note to prove that a

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buyer could handle the power.

At that rate, the Demon may require an EKG and the consent of your next-of-kin.)

The two FCA–created cousins Ours had a six-speed manual and it was slick—shifts were positive,

had their high points and surprisingly few low points. They are even

smooth, and sharp, allowing one to put power to the pavement with

roughly in the same price range. But even though they both performed

minimum wheel-spin. Finally, a vehicle that lets you amortize all of the time

well, boy, did they come at the task differently. Luckily, though, you

spent practicing heel-and-toe downshifts! And how rewarding they are,

could buy both for the price of a well-optioned Porsche, so Dr. Jekyll and

given the roar elicited by the throttle blip. One might conjure up Jay Leno’s

Mr. Hyde each could have his favorite.

NICE PACKAGE 707 horses topped by a supercharger.

FEISTY No pretenses here—this is one mean machine.

NICE SHOES Big rims and massive Brembos.

A lifelong petrolholic, mechanic (cars, motorcycles, boats), and automotive journalist since penning a column for his high school newspaper, internationally recognized attorney Tim Lappen is a partner at a major Los Angeles–based law firm, where he chairs the firm’s Family Office Group and Luxury Home Group and is, of course, a member of its Motor Vehicle Group. He can be reached at tlappen@gmail.com.

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HautePARTNERS

The New Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Pirelli - Automatic Skeleton

Enjoying the Formula 1 race in Monaco OH MONACO Inspired by the golden age of GT motoring, the Run to Monaco takes the world’s most breathtaking supercars from the wine growing region of the Bordeaux through the South West of France to the spectacular Côte D’Azur.

THE RUN TO MONACO Haute Living joins Roger Dubuis for a sweet ride and some arm candy Esteemed watch brand Roger Dubuis added a race-infused new chapter

castle. Although the powerful cars enticed us to go fast, there was no rush.

to its partnership with tire giant Pirelli with The Run to Monaco this past

This allowed our group to bypass the busy routes to the South of France

May. Towards the end of the month, a select number of lucky people drove

and, instead, head into the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park. Even more

some of the most exotic and desirable sports cars in the world over 1,000 kilometers from Bordeaux to Monaco— and Haute Living was among them!

The trip brought us over winding roads, through vineyards and mountains, soaking up the sun and landscape with the hot asphalt passing underneath the

Roger Dubuis adds its own expertise, of course, as Haute Horlogerie Manufacture

Pirelli tires. Starting in the famed wine country with

impressive scenery opened up there, as the equally impressive supercars we were driving pedaled down the roads.

Of course, the cars were not the only ones “wearing” Pirelli—so were the drivers, with the new Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Pirelli wrapped around our wrists, combining the DNA of both brands. Not only is the motive similar to the famous Pirelli Cinturato intermediate tire, but the rubber from the strap

appellations like Sauternes and Saint--Émilion, this joyousness was merely

inlays already has quite a few miles on it before it’s attached to the watches.

an appetizer for the drive into the mountains of Massif Central, where the

In fact, it comes directly from Pirelli race tires that have actually competed

spectacular views outdid themselves.

on the track!

Ultimately, it was hard to compete with the final leg of that day, when

Another clear reference to the legendary tire manufacturer is the accent

we slowed down in the medieval city of Carcassonne with its imposing

colors, taken from the color coding that Pirelli uses for its Formula 1 tires: red

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BY KAMAL HOTCHANDANI

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for ‘supersoft,’ yellow for ‘soft’ and blue for ‘wet.’ They not only offer a bold contrast with the titanium black diamond-like carbon (DLC) case of the Roger Dubuis, but also happen to be three of the most popular colors in which people order their sports cars.

Roger Dubuis adds its own expertise, of course, as Haute Horlogerie

Driving through Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park

Manufacture. This comes in the shape of the highly detailed titanium case, featuring a coating of DLC, which sets the stage for the classical movement. Meanwhile, Caliber RD820SQ shows how avant-garde it can be. Although its looks are futuristic, the movement proudly carries the “Poinçon de Genève”—or “Geneva Seal”—that guarantees a superb finishing.

SPIDER MEN The spectacular Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Pirelli Double Flying Tourbillon (left) and the handsome Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Pirelli Automatic Skeleton (right).

The movement itself is carried by a structure of thin bridges, with a star motive bursting from the center of the mainspring barrel. This mesmerizing caliber is fitted with a skeletonized micro-rotor and features a power reserve of 60 hours. Each color is also limited to only 88 pieces.

No wonder it makes such a good companion on a road trip—preferably a long one in an exciting car! And amidst such a breathtaking trip, our Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Pirellis told us it was time for lunch. The air was perfumed with a faint lavender scent as we explored the Provence afterwards, a beautiful part of France, with the wind going through our hair.

It is incredible how many impressive, imposing, but—most of all—diverse landscapes France has to offer only hours apart by car. After leaving for the Gorges Du Verdon, also known as France’s Grand Canyon, we went on to the Côte D’Azur.

Finally, our group arrived just in time for the Monaco Grand Prix, one of the highlights of the year in the principality. We got to stop and admire other people’s driving at that point and see Sebastian Vettel win the Grand Prix, with teammate Kimi Raikkonen coming in second.

What a great conclusion to the drive of a lifetime!

Challenging roads in the Gorges Du Verdon

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ROGER DUBUIS

The beautiful city of Gordes in France

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BY KATIE SWEENEY

SHOPPING Sculptures made from salvaged wood by artist Evan Shivley

MEET ME AT THE MART The hottest shopping center in the North Bay? The Marin Country Mart.

With a quaint name like the Marin Country Mart, one might think that the Larkspur Landing shopping center is filled with farm-inspired stores. However, that’s not the case at this luxe boutique shopping mecca. The Marin Country Mart is the chicest place to shop in Marin County. Real Estate developer James Rosenfield bought the property in 2009 and has, in just seven short years, transformed it into a much loved community space and mini village. The center is one of three marts in Rosenfield’s portfolio, with the Brentwood Country Mart in Los Angeles the flagship space. All of the marts have a barbershop, post office, ice cream parlor, shoe repair, and communal outdoor dining space—this is because Rosenfield wants them to have an old-fashioned vibe. When building out the Marin retail space, Rosenfield studied old images of Larkspur Landing and tried to recreate what he saw in the photos. There are about 20 retail shops, packed into close quarters, a handful of upscale food retailers, a signature restaurant, a spa, yoga studio and gym.

Interesting programming—especially during the summer months—makes the Country Mart more than a destination for shopping. On Wednesday nights, there is a double feature movie with one film geared toward kids and a second Wes Anderson movie for adults. Friday nights,

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MARIKO REED AND MATT ALBIANI

CHILDREN WELCOME Parents with young kids enjoy spending time at the Marin Country Mart because there are plenty of places for little ones to play.

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Shop for one-of-a-kind resortwear at Calypso

there is live jazz. On Saturday mornings, there is an organic farm-

linen throws that can double as a blanket or scarf. There is a very

ers’ market of local and seasonal producers. Some weekends

feminine feel to the brand—the Calypso girl is one who excels at

it gets so packed, it’s hard to find a parking spot, which is why

being effortlessly elegant with a carefully curated collection of

Rosenfield encourages Mart-goers to take advantage of the free

eclectic and beautiful pieces.

valet. When planning a trip to the Mart, slow down—and then hit up some of our favorite stores.

For high quality basics, there is no better shop than James Perse. The Los Angeles based retailer is a friend of Rosenfield’s, so it was a natural fit for the T-shirt maker. Although some of the shops at the Mart are on the smaller side, James Perse is glo-

cashmere cardigans, flirty dresses, and classic denim styles hang

riously large and open. The brand has a minimalist feel—there’s

in the bright, airy, white-washed boutique. Calypso is a one-stop

no prints here, just neutral-colored classics that work for ordi-

shop for anything a jetsetting fashion lover might need. There are

nary life. Shop for the soft V-neck white tees, breathable black

espadrille sandals, gold leather flip-flops, scented candles, and

button downs, and cozy grey cotton pants. The boutique has a

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MARIKO REED AND MATT ALBIANI

At Calypso St. Barth, you’ll find women’s clothing that’s ideal for a warm weather escape. Exotic dip-dyed tunics, delicate

All of the marts have a barbershop, post office, ice cream parlor, shoe repair and communal outdoor dining area—this is because Rosenfield wants them to have an old-fashioned vibe.

The elegant store front at James Perse

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Luxe linens and scented potions can be found at Erica Tanov

large menswear selection of clothing, from denim to polo shirts to hoodies.

The jewelry case at Erica Tanov

Eclectic purses at Erica Tanov

A longtime athlete and beach lover, Perse has an easy Southern Californian aesthetic. Also available at his shop? Oversized stand-up paddle boards and austere bicycles.

Erica Tanov is a locally based fashion designer who makes delicate slip dresses, brightly colored chemises, bell-sleeved peasant blouses, and luxurious silk panties. Tanov’s clothing is subtle, pure, soft, and beautiful—there is a thoughtfulness to her designs. The boutique feels like a natural extension of Tanov’s home and sells more than just clothing, but delicious-smelling poPHOTOS COURTESY OF MICHAEL WEBER, MARIKO REED, AND MATT ALBIANI

tions, artsy handbags, and intricate jewelry. The brand recently launched a furniture collection in collaboration with master woodworker Russell Fong, with cushions that are interchangeable. Tanov also sells pretty printed linens, like duvet covers and table cloths, and vintage treasures, finds that Tanov personally scores while scouring flea markets, auctions, and estate sales.

Two decades ago, a young fashion designer had the novel idea of creating a bikini top that was engineered to fit like a bra. She was the first to make bathing suits that were sold separately, so women could get the exact size she needed; for example a 34C halter top and skimpy size two bottoms.

Today, Malia Mills makes some of the finest swimsuits around. You’ll find

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF MICHAEL WEBER, MARIKO REED, AND MATT ALBIANI

Vintage kiddie rides and glass jars filled with free candy delight younger shoppers. A finch in an oversized cage greets guests with welcoming chirps. sumptuous fabrics, precision tailoring, and rich jewel tones. There is

everywhere there is something to look at. Vintage kiddie rides and

a French chicness to the brand with the only prints being traditional

glass jars filled with free candy delight younger shoppers. A finch in

classics like stripes or animal-based. Unlike some swimwear lines

an oversized cage greets guests with welcoming chirps. The clothing

that promote an unhealthy image of women, Malia Mills focuses on

is arranged by age and includes popular international and European

all types of beauty—big and small. A large Polaroid photo collage cov-

brands—names like Chloe, Bellerose, Lacoste, Maan, and Moncler. Un-

ers the wall behind the cashier. In each photo a woman, old, young,

like some retailers that sell clothing for kids that makes them look

thin, curvy, wears one of the brand’s flattering suits. Are they models

like adults, Poppy specializes in items that let children be children.

or real life women who have purchased the bikinis and maillots? That

A wide variety of accessories, many with a nostalgic quality, think

is up to you to decide.

handmade dolls, boxes of marbles, classic books such as the com-

James Rosenfield’s wife, Heather, helped set up the adorable children’s shop, Poppy Store, along with her friend and owner of it, Jenny Belushi. The boutique feels like an affluent kindergarten—

plete tales of Beatrix Potter, and colorful kaleidoscopes, make Poppy an excellent place to shop for gifts.

One of the newest stores to open is a small, narrow boutique filled

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”THE MARIN COUNTRY MART is a very special spot. People come here to socialize, they bring their kids and dogs and spend hours at a time hanging out, shopping, eating, and visiting with friends. It feels like a village within a city. There is something indefinable about the atmosphere,” The Cushion Shop’s Melanie Mount says.

The Cushion Shop invites you in

Pillows in every color and design

with plush gorgeous pillows in every possible fabric imaginable.

The Cushion Shop serves as a storefront and extension to an inteMade Home. Founders Kelly Bedford Willrich and Melanie Mount create bespoke custom furnishings and window treatments. Posh pillows are just the beginning. Outfit a headboard, make personalized curtains, or upholster an ottoman. An all-inclusive design team, the Well Made Home ladies obsess over all the details and can oversee any project, no matter how large or small. The duo travel the world searching for the prettiest fabrics, Japanese Yuzen silk, Peruvian woven blankets, colorful Cambodian ikat, and use these materials to make their one-of-a-kind product. At the Cushion Shop, pick up a comfy pillow that’s already made or design your own. Keeping up with the overall theme of the Mart, watercolor paintings, images depicting sophisticated and colorful interiors cover the walls of the shop. Before there was Pinterest, most interior design houses had a watercolorist who would paint the designers’ vision to illustrate a room’s transformation to the client. Well Made Home continues to Pretty silk dresses crowd the racks at Amour Vertabound at the Cushion Shop Fabric samples

practice this age-old technique.

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rior design brand that’s also run out of the Marin Country Mart, Well

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOSEPH ANTONETTI, MARIKO REED, AND MATT ALBIANI

THERE ARE PLENTY of places to indulge in a cheese plate or Cobb salad at the Mart.

Clockwise from left: the patio at Rustic Bakery, making pizza at Farmshop, another view of Rustic’s outdoor dining space, and inside Belcampo.

DINING AT THE MART

every cheese shop in California.

perfectly marbled, thick-cut

Hungry? The Marin Country

However, Rustic calls Marin

rib-eyes and juicy, small, plump

Mart offers plenty of scrumptious

County home and the Country

chickens—all raised humanely on

culinary experiences. Try one of

Mart is its flagship bakery. Pick

Belcampo’s ranches. If cooking

the beloved spots below.

up baked goods, like the signa-

isn’t your thing, order a meat-

ture crackers, cheese coins, and

centric meal from the kitchen. On

Farmshop is the Marin Country

breads, but also plan to enjoy

the menu? Steak frites with béar-

Mart’s flagship restaurant. The

lunch. Rustic makes sensational

naise butter, red wine demi-glace

atmosphere is relaxed but refined

sandwiches, soups, and salads.

and fries, lamb burger with black

with an open kitchen, pizza oven,

The menu supplements beloved

garlic aioli and onion sprouts, and

and 50-foot hand-sculpted wood-

favorites (like egg salad with

chicken paillard with artichoke

en bar. The cuisine is quintessen-

homemade mayonnaise and

hearts, shaved asparagus, and

tial Californian and a large garden

chopped chives or a club with

agrodolce.

is located directly behind the

roast turkey, smoked applewood

restaurant next to the parking lot.

bacon, and lemon aioli) with sea-

Coming soon: Wise Sons Deli

Order pizza topped with seasonal

sonal rotating items. For example,

is opening up in the old Miette

vegetables and charcuterie made

now in the summer, diners can

location where they will serve

nearby, avocado hummus with

enjoy the Havana sandwich with

bagel sandwiches, onion bialys,

housemade lavash, spaghetti

Cuban-style slow-roasted pork,

shmears, and deli items to go.

with Dungeness crab, or herb-

espresso barbecue sauce, and bri-

Also opening in mid July? A

roasted Jidori chicken with farro,

oche bun. Be warned: everything

new cheese destination from the

charred ramps, and Marcona

is excellently displayed and you’ll

woman behind the Cheese School

almond salsa. Craft cocktails

probably leave with a few items

of San Francisco, Kiri Fisher.

and an extensive wine list round

you didn’t know you needed. The

At her namesake shop, Fisher’s

out the menu. Farmshop is open

fudgey chocolate peanut butter

Cheese + Wine, she will sell an

every day starting at 11:30 a.m.

brownie is to die for.

international selection of cheese and wine with cheese-centric

You may have had Rustic

Belcampo is a restaurant and

food (grilled cheese sandwiches,

Bakery’s signature long, skinny,

butcher shop that specializes

macaroni and cheese, etc.) served

rosemary crackers. The crunchy

in organic, sustainable comfort

from the kitchen, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

snack is ideal for serving along-

foods. For avid home cooks in

side cheese and found at virtually

Marin, it’s the spot to shop for

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NIGHTBIRD SOARS At Nightbird, chef Kim Alter serves upscale California cuisine in a serene, home-like atmosphere Restaurants that offer a singular prix fixe menu are all the rage in San Francisco. A recent arrival that you might have missed is Nightbird, a sensational gem in Hayes Valley, opened UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE Everything about Nightbird is thoughtful and sophisticated, from the cocktails (above and right) to the dining room (above) and cuisine (above right).

about a year ago. By now the lovely eatery has perfected its nightly service. Chef and owner Kim Alter is a David Kinch and Daniel Patterson protégé and Nightbird is her first solo project. It took two years to convert the previous space into what it is today, but it was worth the wait. When you walk into Nightbird, it’s as if you’re stepping into Alter’s own home.

There is an incredibly cozy vibe to the space. It’s small—only 38 seats—but thanks to the minimal decor, it feels spacious and welcoming. The floors are chestnut-colored wood, the walls are painted in a unique ombre design, white porcelain hanging lamps look like egg shells, and the blue velvet chairs are plush and comfortable. Alter has thought about every detail—even the unisex bathrooms are memorable with sexy gold foil walls and sumptuous scented candles. She even added a tiny eight-chair cocktail bar, the Linden Room, to serve as a waiting space for the restaurant. Bar manager Drew Majoulet’s libations are whimsical, innovative, and potent.

As for Nightbird’s cuisine, the menu features five courses along with delightful surprises between each course. The amuse bouche has become Alter’s signature dish—it’s a quail

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BY KATIE SWEENEY

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egg perched in a nest of frizzled

CULINARY LEAVE

crunchy leeks, topped with a

Looking to escape San Francisco? Travel to a whole new world

generous dollop of brown but-

at one of the following restaurants.

ter hollandaise and a spoonful of caviar. The bite is served in a

AUGUST 1 FIVE

tiny wooden bowl and it’s sheer

At August 1 Five, chef Manish Tyagi,

culinary bliss. You instantly want

transports diners to India. The large

another one, so it does the job

Civic Center eatery has a bright and ec-

of whetting the palate. The first

lectic decor, innovative cocktail menu,

course is a delicate and light fruit salad of compressed melon, basil

and lively environment. The food is The Linden Room

seeds, and grilled watermelon.

Later,

the

classic, but reimagined. Fried spinach palak chaat is crunchy and addictive.

melt-in-your-mouth

excels at pastry. In between the courses, differ-

Bison keema pao is a rich and almost

black cod, which comes wrapped in squash,

ent types of fresh-baked bread are presented to

chili-like prepartion that’s delicious

is so perfectly poached it can be eaten with a

the diner. Hot Parker House rolls are wrapped

and transporting. The entire meal is a cornucopia of loud flavors that

spoon. Alter is an all-encompassing chef who

in a piece of burlap and served with a quenelle

come together in a harmonious symphony.

BELOTTA With flamenco guitar music, a Moroccan-tiled bar, and extensive list of sherry, Belotta brings diners to Spain. The Spanish eatery is the Absinthe Group’s newest restaurant and it is arguably their most fabulous.

A bustling open kitchen anchors the space and it’s fun to sit at the bar and watch the paella chef work his magic in the signature cast-iron cazuela. The menu features everything from manchego, chorizo, and jamon to traditional tapas with a twist. The

PHOTOS COURTESY Of MARIJA VIDAL AT OLIO STUDIO, PATRICIA CHANG, KELLY PULEIO, AND CHLOE LIST

light and fluffy Spanish tortilla is coated in an addictive crispy chorizo alioi. Albondigas are made with chicken and served in a yogurt sauce with pomegranate seeds. The rice dishes are a must-order and if you can’t decide which paella to choose from, opt for the dividida, two types cooked in one divided pan.

A precise pork presentation

TAWLA When you step into the Mission District’s Tawla restaurant, you’ll feel

of whipped butter. A miniature boule of rye

table. It’s meant to cleanse the palate before

sourdough has a warm, crisp exterior and

the real sweet treat—buttermilk panna cotta

chewy, yeasty interior. It’s so simple, yet wildly

with rhubarb and cardamom—arrives. If you’re

satisfying. Who doesn’t love good bread and

salivating at the thought of this exact, indul-

butter?

gent menu, we’re sorry to say you might not be

There is no shortage of luxurious ingredi-

able to experience it—Alter changes the menu

ents. Wild Maine lobster is plated with hearts

weekly and sometimes daily to showcase the

of palm and first-of-the-season corn. Kobe

best of what she finds at local markets. This

short ribs are accompanied by edible flowers

type of constant evolution is what encourages

and porcini mushrooms. Next, a small serv-

diners to visit the restaurant often. Rest as-

ing of roasted blueberry and cinnamon sor-

sured that whatever she makes will be memo-

bet with blueberries is artfully placed on the

rable, flavorful and delicious.

as if you’ve walked into a taverna somewhere in the Eastern Mediterranean. Think Turkey, Greece, or Israel.

Although there is an a la carte menu, we recommend the chef’s feast. You’ll get a basket of house-baked pita bread with thick, fragrant dipping sauces, cold and warm mezes, and larger platters to share. The fattoush salad with arugula, pita rusks, sumac onions, and date vinaigrette is excellent, but really you can’t go wrong with any of the dishes. There is burnt octopus, smoked trout, charred cauliflower, fresh anchovies, and an excellent leg of lamb.

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BY KATIE SWEENEY

CAMPARI CRAZE For one week in June, the city went crazy for the Negroni, the tipple that features Italy’s most beloved amaro, Campari

BOOZY DESSERT Chef Ryan Chinchilla’s strawberry shortcake with Campari syrup

T

here is no spirit quite as recognizable as Campari. The

to make drinks and food items inspired by the historic cocktail. At the

classic Italian amaro has an unmistakable bright red color

bakery Craftsman and Wolves, pastry chef William Werner made Negro-

that’s instantly detectable for changing the hue of a cock-

ni-glazed raspberry madeleines. The chef at Outer Richmond pizza joint,

tail. It also has a distinct and powerfully bitter taste. Per-

Fiorella, served a citrus and little gem salad with Campari vinaigrette.

haps the most iconic beverage that requires Campari as an

At Horsefeather, the lively watering hole on Divisadero Street, chef Ryan

ingredient is the Negroni. It’s a perennially popular drink in San Francis-

Chinchilla offered a strawberry shortcake with Campari syrup. It hap-

co—especially during the first week in June when the liquor brand hosts

pened to pair perfectly with barkeep Roxanne Siebert’s riff on the Ne-

its annual (now international) charity event, Negroni Week. Traditionally

groni, Mar Rosso. Seibert describes it as a “delicate and fun twist on a

the boozily bitter concoction is equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and

classic fizz, with egg white and lemon.” It’s a lighter frothy take on the

Campari; bartenders and Negroni lovers are particular about the best

spirit-heavy beverage that is perfect for summer. So what are you wait-

types of gin and vermouth, but the Campari never changes. However,

ing for? Why not pick up a bottle of Campari and whip up a batch of

during Negroni Week anything goes: mixologists and chefs are invited

these modern Negronis? Cheers!

PHOTOS COURTESY OF GRACE SAGER AND DEB LEAL

“The Mar Rosso has a hint of pineapple-Riesling simple syrup and Lo-Fi Gentian Amaro. The amaro includes very appealing notes of hibiscus and rose, and is a great substitute for the regular sweet vermouth that’s usually used in a Negroni,” Siebert explains.

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MAR ROSSO The bar at Horsefeather

Created by Roxanne Siebert at Horsefeather 1.5 oz. Campari,

The bar’s wooden and blue interior is oldschool, yet modern

Roxanne Siebert

0.75 oz. Old Grove gin 0.75 oz. Lo-Fi Gentian Amaro 0.75 oz. House pineapple-Riesling syrup 1 oz. fresh lemon juice 1 egg white 5 thyme sprigs Combine all the ingredients except the thyme in a cocktail shaker. Cover and dry shake vigorously. Add 4 thyme sprigs and fill with ice. Shake with ice. Fine strain into a Collins glass over ice. Garnish with the remaining thyme sprig.

Pineapple-Riesling Syrup: 3 cups Riesling 3 cups pineapple juice 3 cups sugar Bring wine to a rolling boil, then reduce to medium. Boil for 7 minutes. Add the pineapPHOTOS COURTESY OF GRACE SAGER AND DEB LEAL

ple juice and sugar, bring back to boil. Remove from heat. Pour over grilled pineapple (cored and cut into pieces), let sit for 24 hours, strain, and use. Combine all the ingredients in a small glass jar. Store in a cool dark place.

Horsefeather’s front patio is a hot spot for Sunday brunch

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HauteINSIDERS

PHOTOS COURTESY OF RACHEL SWANN

BY RANDY RADIC

16 Jessie St #102 Originally built in the early 1900s, this elegant, tri-level residence is a historic wonder that was restored in 2010.

SAN FRANCISCO’S LUXURY MARKET IS HEATING UP A strong job market and healthy economy are increasing demand for luxury residences.

RACHEL SWANN has amassed an impressive sales record and client list, as a top one percent producing San Francisco agent and principal at The Swann Group.

San Francisco’s luxury housing market is definitely heating up after a

waned and continued to stay spongy through the next 12 months.

relatively cool 2016. The median sale price for a luxury single-family

However, things are looking up for 2017: Sales of luxury homes have

house in San Francisco during the first quarter was $4.13 million.

remained steady throughout the last three months, with approxi-

Twenty percent of homes listed at $3 million and up were in contract

mately twenty to thirty luxury homes sold each month. The month

last month. Plus, sales in new development luxury condos have ex-

of May was particularly lucrative. Luxury condo sales, those priced

perienced a surge in demand. Due to the strong job market, espe-

at $1.85 million and higher, achieved the highest numbers since the

cially in Silicon Valley, San Jose, and San Francisco developers are

first quarter of 2015. More than forty luxury condo sales closed in May

building luxury high-rises. During 2015, the luxury housing market

alone. Rachel Swann of The Swann Group Vanguard Properties sums

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Espresso colored cabinetry, a Caesarstone countertop and stainless steel appliances complete the well-equipped kitchen.

Bamboo flooring lines the living and dining rooms.

up the mutable luxury market like this: “The SF real estate

lems besieging the reportedly “sinking” Millennium Tower. A

market has seen some major ebbs and flows this year. Post

newly built ultra-luxury home, located at 2712 Broadway, in

the November election it has not held to standard tradition

the Gold Coast district of Pacific Heights, recently set a new

as far as cyclical buying patterns. Spring came as an early

record—the home sold for $40 million. The previous record

pop, and summer isn’t slowing down. These days, it’s high

was $35 million. Even at that price, some experts believe

stakes poker all day long; it remains to be seen how things

that with the direction the current luxury market, it won’t be

play out this year.” Prior to the recent increase in luxury sales,

long until a new record is set. Because of the high demand

the favored sections of San Francisco had been South Beach,

for luxury homes, developers are targeting older, established

Yerba Buena, and SoMa. But the trend has changed. Now

neighborhoods, buying up properties or lots and construct-

the most popular luxury markets are found in Pacific Heights

ing new-builds. An example is Golden Gate Heights, where

and Russian Hill. Analysts say the reduced interest in South

two new-builds sold for over $3 million. Analysts expect this

Beach, Yerba Buena, and SoMa is due to the listing prob-

trend to continue.

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BY KATIE SWEENEY

HauteTRAVEL

RETREAT, RELAX, REJUVENATE SLOW DOWN Above: the restaurant patio at Sunrise Springs overlooks a natural pond. At right, one of the luxurious bedrooms, which lack televisions for maximum undisturbed mindfulness

When was the last time you did something for

soda—or mandatory workouts. In-

the first time? If you’re scratching your head

stead guests are invited to create a

and can’t remember a recent first, we recom-

personalized experience based on

mend you book a long weekend at Sunrise

their needs. If you’re battling those

Springs Spa Resort in Santa Fe New Mexico.

last ten pounds of pregnancy and

That question is the mantra of the year-old well-

want to have a dietary consultation

ness retreat from Ojo Spa Resorts. At Sunrise

with the resort’s medical director,

Springs, guests are invited to try something

Dr. Sally Fisher, you can book an

they’ve never done before—be it feeding Silkie

appointment, but it’s not required.

chickens with dried worms or soaking in an

Likewise for therapy sessions with

open-air tub filled with vitamin-enriched waters.

lead counselor Michael Schroeder—

Trying something new activates curiosity, chan-

if you’re dealing with the aftermath

nels one’s inner child, and enhances overall well

of a disastrous breakup and want

being. There is extensive daily programing that

to chat about it with a professional,

allows spa goers to immerse themselves in ex-

you can. However, if you simply

ploration and relaxation. Spend just three nights

want a restful and uplifting retreat,

at the resort and it’s impossible not to leave feel-

you can find this at Sunrise Springs too. The re-

ing rejuvenated. Although Sunrise Springs is a

sort sits on 70 acres of lush high desert land. It’s

wellness retreat, there is nothing overly healthy

home to natural cold springs that served Native

about the resort. There are no juice cleanses—in

Americans and Spanish colonialists for genera-

fact, the only juice the spa’s restaurant, the Blue

tions. It’s located about 20 minutes Southwest

Heron, serves is a refreshing housemade ginger

of Santa Fe and a short ten-minute ride from

the Santa Fe Airport. The Albuquerque International Airport, 50 minutes south of Sunrise, is accessible by shuttle service and the best option for a direct flight from the Bay Area. The second you set foot on the gorgeous grounds be prepared to slow down. A landscaped rock formation filled with greenery and a gurgling

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Make your next vacation all about wellness at Santa Fe’s Sunrise Springs Spa Resort

waterfall greets guests. The restaurant and re-

ing and exploration by guests. The medicine

ception area overlook a large natural pond that

wheel is bordered by 32 garden-view guest

is surrounded by extensive trees and grasses.

rooms with balconies or patios and a choice

Beyond, a man-made bridge crosses the green

of a single queen or two full beds. The 20

lake. There is another water element and a

casitas are more spacious: lofty rooms with

large medicine wheel, a circular mandala made

high ceilings, king-sized beds, gas fireplaces,

out of grass, stones, and an earth pathway.

private patios, and deluxe bathrooms. All of

The traditional Native American formation of-

the 52 rooms have wildly comfortable mat-

fers insight on one’s spiritual, mental, physical,

tresses and linens—and to ensure the best

and emotional status. Finding your place on

and most restful sleep, blackout shades. Al-

the medicine wheel is one of the workshops

though there are no televisions, the rooms

that’s offered several times a week. The grassy

come equipped with complimentary inter-

wheel is expansive and dotted with cherry, ap-

net, so bring your iPad or computer if stay-

ple, and peach trees. Pathways lead out from

ing up to date on the news is a priority. The

Activities include a wide range of culinary,

the center of the wheel toward the expressive

rooms are decorated with natural wood ele-

expressive arts, fitness, movement, health,

arts studio, greenhouse, garden, pool, and zen

ments, white walls, and Pendleton blankets.

horticulture, nature and animal based op-

yoga studio. Inviting adult-sized swings hang

Amenities include local coffee and tea (made

tions. The mornings can be spent practicing

from tall ancient-looking trees, overflowing

with herbs grown and dried on the property), a

yoga, hiking the nearby trails in search of 600-

with bright green leaves. The resort has 20

leather journal, and Dr. Patrizia Collard’s Little

year old Native American rock scratchings

acres of gorgeous gardens, paths, and walking

Book of Mindfulness.

called petroglyphs, or learning how to make

trails— with 50 more acres undeveloped for hik-

There is plenty to do at Sunrise Springs.

smoothies and herbal tea in the kitchen. In the afternoons, take a meditation or painting class, make a plan for your at-home garden, or practice Qigong. There’s even a sweat lodge where rituals are performed to gain insight and spirituality. One of the

ABOVE: Clockwise from above left: a private soaking deck, a Silkie chicken, the relaxation lounge at the spa, and another view of the pond.

things that makes Sunrise so unique are its animal interactions. Taking a moment to slow down and pet a puppy does wonders for one’s health.

Science proves that spending time with furry companions releases

oxytocin,

lowers

PHOTOS COURTESY OF SUNRISE SPRINGS SPA RESORT

blood pressure, reduces corti-

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Haute TRAVEL sol levels, and decreases heart rate. The resort has a partnership with

warm waters, staring at the bright blue sky and listening to the wind

Assistance Dogs of the West, a nonprofit that provides service and assis-

rustle the leaves. With so many pursuits, it’s easy to work up an appetite.

tance dogs to families, individuals, and organizations who would benefit

The restaurant is open three times a day, for breakfast, lunch, and din-

from a positive relationship with dogs. Sunrise has a puppy enrichment

ner. Chef Rocky Durham combines seasonal, locally sourced elements

program in which they raise a litter of puppies, training them to grow

with ingredients grown on the property to make delicious and flavor-

into potential service dogs. Guests of the resort are welcome to be a part

ful cuisine. Each menu has something for everyone and the dishes are

of this process and can interact with the adorable labrador puppies on

infused with classic New Mexican components. For breakfast, enjoy a

a daily basis—and cuddling with the puppies is in fact one of Sunrise’s

burrito with scrambled eggs, spinach, tomato, aged cheddar cheese, and

most popular activities. Another special animal interaction is Sunrise’s Silkie chicken play. More than 20 plush and pretty chickens, whose feathers feel like silk—hence the name—are raised in a large coop adjacent to the garden. Guests feel a lightness of spirit and mind by entering the coop and connecting ABOVE: a private soaking pool at the resort spa

with the chickens, feeding, petting, and embracing them. One experience every guest should partake in is a trip to the resort spa. Customizable body work, therapeutic massage, purifying facials, reiki energy

The traditional Native American formation offers insight on one’s spiritual, mental, physical, and emotional status.

healing, and acupuncture are offered. Book a hot ba-

green chiles. At lunch, devour a crisp sourdough flatbread covered in pesto and dotted with prosciutto and goat cheese. For dinner, choose from roast chicken with polenta and ricotta, ribeye with green chile whipped potatoes, or crab croquettes with basil pappardelle. All of the food is fresh and filling without being overly greasy or fatty. Wine and beer is served and when you’re sick of all the wellness you can indulge in decadent cheeseburger with brined French fries. The Moon House, an open-air sitting room and deck that overlooks the lake, offers appetizers, wine, and beer daily from 4:30 to 7

salt stone massage or Native American blue corn and prickly pear salt

p.m. Whether you’re in need of a deep transformative experience or sim-

scrub, then be sure to make an appointment for the luxurious Ojitos

ply want to recharge, Sunrise Springs is the ideal getaway. The gracious

open-air soaking experience. Bathe au natural in a private outdoor pool

staff, enchanting landscape, illuminating activities, and sacred waters

or mineral-infused soaking tub. The calming magnesium-based soak is

will leave you with a breadth of memorable experiences. As you sit in

the bathtub of your dreams. It’s an intimate wooden room that overlooks

a rocking chair overlooking the lake on a sunny afternoon, the Sunrise

the pond and is nestled underneath towering cottonwood trees. Take

Springs’ second mantra will come to mind. “Everything is working out

mindfulness to a whole new level when you’re sitting in the soothing

perfectly.”

Every evening wine, beer, and snacks are available in the Moon House

PHOTOS COURTESY OF SUNRISE SPRINGS SPA RESORT, CAL-A-VIE HEALTH SPA, THE RANCH MALIBU, MIRAVAL RESORT & SPA, AND CANYON RANCH

BY KATIE SWEENEY

ANIMAL INTERACTIONS are a big part of Sunrise Springs and guests are invited to play with puppies (above) or Silkie chickens (left).

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MORE DESTINATIONS FOR WELLNESS Cal-a-Vie is a health spa in Northern San Diego County that specializes in customized programs to fit your personal fitness and wellness needs. The resort resembles a French country village and the staff-to-guest ratio is 5:1. Gwyneth Paltrow, Natalie Portman, and Shailene Woodley are fans of the posh getaway.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF SUNRISE SPRINGS SPA RESORT, CAL-A-VIE HEALTH SPA, THE RANCH MALIBU, MIRAVAL RESORT & SPA, AND CANYON RANCH

Veggie tacos at the Blue Heron restaurant

The Ranch Malibu is a seven-day program at the Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village that involves eight hours of low-impact workouts and a 1,400-calorie plant-based diet, daily. The activities start at 5:30 a.m. with a Tibetan chime wakeup call, but includes an hour-long nap in the afternoon. It’s a strict no-options retreat that Mandy Moore, Julianne Hough, and Minka Kelly have experienced.

Miraval in Tucson, Arizona, truly has something for everyone from mountain biking to equine therapy to desert tightroping. It’s an outdoorsman’s sort of retreat with hiking, rock climbing, three pools, and a 24-hour newly renovated body mindfulness fitness center. Oprah Winfrey and gal-pal Gayle King are known to frequent the serene resort.

The original wellness retreat, the 38-year-old Canyon Ranch, is still as chic today as it was when it opened in 1970. The serene Tucson, Arizona property is an all-inclusive, encompassing spa vacation that features fitness classes, nutritious meals, and a personal growth center. Celeb spa goers include Debra Messing and January Jones.

The raised garden beds at Sunrise Springs

RESTFUL RETREATS From top: Cal-a-Vie’s quaint countryside, the pool at the Ranch Malibu, and a creek at Miraval.

Chef Rocky Durham’s vegan carrot puree

Canyon Ranch

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Kate The Great

KATE MARA STARS AS A MARINE CANINE CORPORAL IN HER NEW FILM, WHILE FIGHTING TO SAVE CHIMPANZEES AND ALSO PLANNING HER WEDDING •

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KATE MARA HAS ALWAYS HAD A SPECIAL BOND WITH DOGS. THE ACTRESS’ TWO BOSTON TERRIERS, BRUNO and Lucius, are her constant companions. Even when working, she travels with her furry mascots who then accompany her to set. So when the script for the recently released film, Megan Leavey, landed in Mara’s hands, it was a no-brainer: she knew she had to play the title role. The movie tells the real-life story of a United States marine corporal and member of the military’s canine team, who—alongside German shepherd Rex—served over 100 missions in Iraq, saving countless lives. However, her relationship with Rex is what saved her own life; he taught her how to love and provided her with a purpose.

Despite being initially forced to clean out kennels as punishment, when she learned that the dogs and their handlers were heading to Iraq to sniff out bombs, weapons and improvised explosive devices, Leavey found a new calling. Now, viewers can see Leavey’s journey chronicled on the big screen—including the four-year-long fight she underwent to earn custody of Rex after they were both injured by a blast. “I knew I wanted to do it when I read the script. It was pretty simple,” Mara remembers. “I thought it was a really important story to tell, and I worked with the producer a very long time ago, so it was an obvious choice for me. I was just very moved by it, and I’m excited that it hasn’t been told before.”

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Shooting this type of movie was challenging, but Mara was more than

to her about some things before we started to shoot. She was amazing. She

up for the task. She reached out to Gabriela Cowperthwaite, the director

was super open and vulnerable; she’s very warm and just kind of puts you

of the documentary Blackfish, and convinced her to take on Megan Leavey.

right at ease, which I think was a little bit of a surprise to me… I definitely

She also worked with the sergeant major of the Marines, Ronald L. Green,

had preconceived notions of what a marine might be like, you know? Or

to learn everything she could about the military. “He was training me in all

what someone who has experienced the things that she’s experienced might

the ways that a marine would be trained if they were to go to bootcamp—

be like. But she was just incredibly kind and willing to talk about it all,

mine obviously being different, but I needed to learn the basics of how to

which was awesome.”

put your uniform on correctly, how to load your weapon, how to put the

Like Leavey, Mara finds comfort in her connection with dogs, so she was eager to meet Varko, too, who primarily played the role of Rex in the film.

“I usually bring my dogs to work whenever I’m on a location… because they make me feel grounded and safe in a lot of ways. There’s a sort of comfort I think they bring, that animals in general bring to people, and so when you have this amazing animal that is by your side the entire time—I mean, it’s a very special experience.” She says with her signature frank tone. “We bonded very quickly and, when I didn’t have scenes with him, I truly missed it. I missed having [the multiple dogs playing Rex] in my space.” Although there were stand-ins, Varko was in almost all of Mara’s scenes and, in many cases, she simply had to interact with him. Her performance is honest, authentic and heartfelt. “It was totally unique and really joyful and amazing, and unlike anything I’ve ever experienced going to work.”

Although she has played her fair share of complicated characters, something about Leavey was different. The character is multifaceted—she has a deadbeat mom, lost her best friend to a drug overdose, and returns from Iraq with post-traumatic stress disorder—and filming was an emotional experience for the 34-year-old actress. “The whole thing was really intense.

People would think that it would’ve been maybe the war scenes—which def-

weapon together, how to march—basically everything because I knew nothing about it.”

Mara then vigorously worked out with a trainer to build the strength necessary to handle the gear and a large dog. “I had just finished a movie not too long ago where I was training very intensely in a physical way, and so my trainer and I just sort of switched the focus. I had been… going be-

initely were intense—but, emotionally speaking, even the scenes where she goes back home, that stuff was very emotionally draining.” She continues, “I think the whole thing, the whole experience, was quite challenging in a beautiful way.”

Another thing that makes Megan Leavey a film unlike any other Mara has worked on? It’s a war film that features a female lead. Zero Dark Thirty, Courage Under Fire, Camp X-Ray… the pictures that accurately and au-

I USUALLY BRING MY DOGS TO WORK WHENEVER I’M ON A LOCATION—BECAUSE THEY MAKE ME FEEL GROUNDED AND SAFE IN A LOT OF WAYS. tween ballet and boxing for another role, and then I just switched to regu-

thentically depict a female in the military can be counted on one hand. The

lar bootcamp stuff, so sprinting and running and doing push-ups, sit-ups,

veterans’ foundation Got Your 6, a non-profit that promotes normal rep-

pull-ups and all that good stuff.” Besides military and physical training, she

resentations of the military and veterans in film and television, recognized

also worked with a dog trainer to learn how to properly handle a German

Megan Leavey for its positive portrayal of service. It applauded Mara’s abil-

shepherd.

ity to illustrate that the marine’s real life was enriched by her time in the

On top of all of this, Mara was playing a living character—meaning, more

military and also that being a veteran isn’t a trait that defines her. “I’m in-

pressure to accurately convey the role and satisfy the real-life person. “You

credibly honored and relieved that the people that have experienced these

don’t want to disappoint whoever it is you’re playing. You want them to feel

things—and they are the most important critics of all—that they’re giving it

proud of the product and the way you portrayed them,” she says. “I definite-

their stamp of approval. That means the world to us, and it’s a massive relief

ly wanted to make sure that I met [the real Megan Leavey] and just talked

in a lot of ways,” Mara says. “That was something that we were definitely

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MILITARY WOMAN Mara as Megan Leavey with the real Leavey (left) making a cameo as her bootcamp drill sergeant in Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s Bleecker Street release.

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IT’S OUR RESPONSIBILITY AS HUMAN BEINGS TO SPEAK OUT WHEN WE SEE SOMETHING IS UNJUST AND WHEN YOU BELIEVE IN SOMETHING—ESPECIALLY FOR PEOPLE AND/OR ANIMALS THAT CAN’T STAND UP FOR THEMSELVES.

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concerned about and focused on when making the movie. We wanted it

it’s about a person that you love, or a thing, or a cause.” She continues, “I

to be as truthful as it could be… It is so important for us that [veterans

think that that’s one of the most important things we have as human be-

and their families] have something that they can watch that they feel

ings, is to do the right thing... especially for people and/or animals that

they relate to, and is truthful to something they’ve experienced.”

can’t stand up for themselves.”

Megan Leavey wasn’t Mara’s first silver screen experience with the

Mara and her fellow movie star sister, Rooney, have spent years cam-

Armed Forces. In 2015’s Man Down, she starred as the military wife of

paigning to rescue a group of 66 chimpanzees chimpanzees after the New York Blood Center used the animals for biomedical research and left them stranded on a remote river in Liberia. The Mara sisters traveled there to visit the chimps and raise awareness for the cause and, in late May, their hard work paid off: the Blood Center came to an agreement with the Humane Society, which will take responsibility for the chimpanzees, by providing $6 million to the organization to help cover the costs of the animals’ care.

Mara’s love of animals makes her a natural vegan who promotes plantbased diets and Meatless Mondays. “I read this book called The Beauty Detox Solution about five or six years ago. This nutritionist, Kimberly Snyder, wrote it and I was actually introduced to it by my friend Jenna Dewan-Tatum… It tells you a lot about food combining and how our bodies digest, and what our bodies are meant to digest, and how it affects us from the inside out.” Mara was a vegetarian on and off before the book, but reading it made her become more aware of how dietary decisions affect the body. “Knowing why my body was reacting in certain ways to dairy and that kind of thing, that’s what made me really become… a conscious eater. Then, my love of animals and learning about how eating meat is actually really detrimental to our environment. All of

THE WHOLE [FILM SHOOT] WAS REALLY INTENSE. EVEN THE SCENES WHERE SHE GOES BACK HOME, THAT STUFF WAS VERY EMOTIONALLY DRAINING. one, a marine portrayed by Shia LaBeouf. “Shia had this great [mili-

those things combined made me become a vegan.”

tary] advisor on set with him, and I learned a little bit about the Marine

When she’s not campaigning on behalf of the Humane Society or

Corps then. I’ve always been fascinated and had so much respect for

making movies, Mara can most likely be found hanging out with her

people that join. So I was talking to this guy Nick, who’s a marine, and I

family. The activist is one of four siblings who comes from a large clan

was saying I would love to find some kind of great female marine story

of footballers. Her mother’s family owns the Pittsburgh Steelers; her fa-

because that would be a really amazing experience and you never see

ther’s family owns the New York Giants. She grew up in Bedford, New

those. He was saying, ‘Yeah, there are so many. They’re just not told.’”

York and attended football games every fall and winter Sunday, where

Less than a year later, Mara was sent the script for Megan Leavey—

she would occasionally belt out the national anthem on the field.

which was, as she describes it, “perfect timing.”

For years, she knew that she wanted to be an actress. “My mom brought us up on old musicals and going to the theater, from a very

ANIMALS, FOOTBALL AND THEATRICS

young age. I remember the first movies that I saw were Oklahoma, An-

If she’s being honest (and she is), signing up for a film that co-starred

nie and The Sound of Music. That’s what I grew up on, and that’s what

a dog was a huge bonus for Mara. One quick look at her Twitter feed

my passion was. I just always knew. From as long as I can remember,

reveals just how passionate about animals she actually is. The petite

that’s what I knew I wanted to do, and I definitely feel quite blessed...

redhead is a spokesperson for the Humane Society and stresses how im-

because it can be hard to figure out what your passion is, or what you

portant it is to stand up for the vulnerable. “It’s our responsibility as hu-

want to do with your life. I’m just as passionate today as I was then, so

man beings… to speak out when we see something is unjust, and when

I feel lucky.”

you believe in something. The Megan Leavey story is that exactly. It’s

In Megan Leavey, a woman who is firing the title character from her

‘you should never give up fighting for something you believe in,’ whether

job says, “You don’t really connect with people very well.” According to

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Mara, the same statement could be applied to her as a child. She was

together, and so we decided we should produce it together and set it up.

impossibly shy and intimidated by the social aspect of school. Instead

That’s how that happened. It’s still in post-production right now, so I’m

of going to college at Tisch School of the Arts, Mara deferred and moved

not sure yet what we’ll do with it, but hopefully we’ll know soon.” Mara’s

to Hollywood by herself and scored recurring roles on several television

been in Hollywood long enough to know that, sometimes, in order to get

shows like Nip/Tuck and Jack and Bobby. Her first big film break came in

the roles you want, you have to develop the project yourself—which is why

2005 when she starred as Heath Ledger’s grown daughter in Brokeback

she and Page joined forces. “If I didn’t have to, I don’t necessarily think

Mountain.

I would [produce], but because I don’t want to spend a lot of time just

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Mara has worked steadily in both film and television ever since. Most

waiting for things to come to me, I’d rather be proactive about it.”

recently, she played a pivotal role in the first season of House of Cards and

Another thing she’s proactive about is her upcoming wedding. Mara is

starred as a superhero in Fantastic Four. She doesn’t prefer one medium

marrying British actor Jamie Bell, whom she met on the set of Fantastic

over the other, but instead looks for projects that are shorter-term. “I’ve

Four in 2014. To win her over, Bell, who didn’t know much about Ameri-

never done a show that’s a very long commitment. House of Cards is only

can football, immersed himself in the sport. “He did something super

the first season, because I don’t love the idea of… playing the same role for

romantic for me when we first started dating. He spent a night where he

years on end, or being on the same show for years on end. Even now, that’s

just watched an entire season—an old Giants season—and had one of his

changed so much. It’s so normal to find projects that are limited series

American friends teach him all about football so, by the time football sea-

and things like that. It’s an exciting time.” She pauses before elaborating,

son started, he was very experienced and knew exactly what was going on,

“I made a television show

and probably knew more about it

with David Fincher, who’s

than I did.” Although the actress is

one of the great filmmak-

one of those celebrities who prefers

ers, I think, of all time, and

to keep her private life private, she

alongside Kevin Spacey and

did share some details of her fu-

Robin Wright who—again,―

ture nuptials and—surprise!—Bell

to me—are two of the great

has even helped with the wedding

film actors, as well. Now you

planning. She says he “is very much

can say… that they are two of

on the same page as I am about

the great television actors. I

what we want and what we don’t

think it just depends wher-

want… so far, it’s been relatively

ever the great work is and

easy.” She won’t share a date or de-

wherever the great films are,

tails on the dress (rumor has it, it

wherever the great directors

could be Valentino), but the menu

and writers and actors are.”

will be mostly vegan and they will

Mara’s next project, Chap-

be going on their honeymoon

paquiddick, is about the

“somewhere warm, for sure—warm

1969 car accident involving

and relaxing.”

politician Ted Kennedy, who was driving and his companion, Mary Jo

Afterwards though, we assume the hard-working actress will focus right

Kopechne (who Mara plays), who was killed when they crashed through a

back in on her next film or television spot. But who knows what that could

bridge and were submerged under water. “The film is really about… what

be? Mara doesn’t exactly have a formula for choosing the projects she par-

happened on that day before, and what happened—what may or may not

ticipates in. Sometimes, like Megan Leavey, it’s because it tells a great story.

have happened—to cause it, and then the outcome of it. We shot it in Bos-

Other times, such as House of Cards, it’s because she wants to work with

ton, which I love. I mean, I love that city so much. Jason Clarke plays Ted

the director or actor who’s already attached to it. One criteria that remains

Kennedy. It was amazing to watch him transform into him because he

the same: she wants to do things she’s never done before. “I’m always look-

really did; the voice, and the way he looks, it was all… really just impres-

ing for something that is different than the last thing I did, specifically the

sive to see.” She also describes shooting the car crash scenes—the crew

characters that I play.”

headed to Mexico to shoot the underwater scenes in special tanks—as “really tricky and challenging.”

A PURPOSE FOUND Mara’s character in Megan Leavey finds her passion through working with Rex.

Getting to temporarily explore so many different identities and rid herself of that formerly awkward one as a child where she didn’t fit in are part

She also co-produced and co-starred in a project with her friend El-

of the reason she loves acting so much. “There are a lot of things you get to

len Page. “We wanted to make a movie together and we found this script

experience as an actor that you wouldn’t normally—pretend to be a marine

called Mercy, which is a love story that takes place in the midst of a…

for a couple of months, go through the training and have all the experts

well, the death penalty plays a big part of the time of this story, and the

surrounding you to really teach you what it means and… just a taste of

argument of it. [It’s about] the two opposing sides to the death penalty,

what it feels like. Being able to do those sorts of things for a role is a very

for and against. She and I found this script and really wanted to make it

unique experience.”

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DREW BARRYMORE POURS US A GLASS FROM HER PERSONAL WINE LABEL

BY KATIE SWEENEY

REW BARRYMORE IS MANY THINGS.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF OF BARRYMORE WINES

Photos: Courtesy of Salvatore Ferragamo

BARRYMORE only bonafide celebrity amongst a sea of people.

She is one of the world’s most recognizable

At the two-and-a-half-hour reception, hundreds of savvy food lovers and

actors who has been melting hearts since

wine aficionados sample bites and sips from 23 world-renowned chefs and

starring as a six-year-old in E.T. the Extra-

200 wineries. The walk-around tasting is set up throughout the Inn at Span-

Terrestrial. She is a mother of two young

ish Bay’s many event spaces. It is a dizzying array of indulgence. In one area,

daughters, Olive, 5, and Frankie, 3. She’s a

chef Fabio Viviani is plating fried savory dough stuffed with mozzarella cheese

producer with over 20 credits to her name,

and wrapped in prosciutto. In the next room, there are ice buckets filled with

including hits like Charlie’s Angels and,

champagne—the Pol Roger, Louis Roederer, and Charles Heidsieck is flowing.

most recently, the Netflix zombie comedy

It’s impossible not to be swept up in the wave of guests crowding around chef

Santa Clarita Diet. With her signature tousled mane, bright green eyes and

Daniel Boulud in the grand ballroom, as he delicately garnishes shot glasses

full-lipped pout, she’s a quintessential California girl who also happens to

filled with vibrant green cucumber vichyssoise with charcoal sable and pick-

be a beauty mogul (her Flower Beauty and Eyewear lines are sold at 2,000

led Buddha’s hand. Next to him, the Restaurant at Meadowood’s Chris Kostow

Walmart stores nationwide and, with 7.1 million Instagram followers, Bar-

is serving cauliflower custard with caviar. While spooning the deliciously light

rymore has become a social media influencer who often shares instructional

and creamy mixture into our mouths, we notice that Boulud is, in fact, not the

makeup application videos directly with fans). She’s a burgeoning publisher,

most popular table in the room. There’s a table across the way that is so packed

as well, just announcing a large format magazine, Flower Press, to be printed

with people, the leader cannot be identified.

twice a year. However, on the night that we meet at the tenth annual Pebble

As we move closer to investigate, the air is thick with excitement and cell

Beach Food and Wine Festival, the 42-year-old is a partner in a three-year-

phones. Everyone is holding their mobiles high in an attempt to get a photo.

old winemaking business in collaboration with Carmel Road Winery. Quite

Who is it? Who is causing this unfiltered chaotic frenzy? In an instant, we see

simply, she’s a young vintner hoping the thirsty masses will take a liking to

a glimmer of shiny golden hair and the friendly smile of Hollywood royalty. It’s

her label―albeit a very glamorous and well-known young vintner, and the

Barrymore, mingling with guests and pouring white wine alongside winemaker

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Kris Kato. While celebrity-endorsed spirits aren’t anything new—Francis

wine project close to home. “I was on Highway 101 coming from Mon-

Ford Coppola’s been making wine for years and George Clooney’s tequila is

tecito, actually, driving back to Los Angeles. My business partner, Chris

insanely popular—none of these celebrities, including Brad Pitt and Ange-

Miller, was talking about making wine in Italy and we went on a jour-

lina Jolie (who make an excellent French rosé), are serving their libations

ney there,” Barrymore tells Haute Living the following afternoon, while

themselves at food festivals like Pebble Beach

sipping a glass of her rosé on the patio at Res-

and the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. That’s

taurant 1833. “It was really informative for me

BARRYMORE CHECKS on the Pinot Noir grapes which are used to make Carmel Road’s Drew’s Blend.

cial. It’s a product that she stands behind 100 percent, so much so that she’s willing to stand behind a table in a packed ballroom on a Thursday night and fill glasses with it.

Barrymore’s label currently consists of three different types of wine: a Pinot Grigio, a rosé of Pinot Noir, and a red blend of Pinot Noir with grapes sourced along the Central Coast. Barrymore Wines is a partnership with Jackson Family Wines―the grape-growing empire founded by Jess Jackson in Sonoma County in 1982―produced under its Carmel Road label, whose vineyards are located in Southern Monterey County. In terms of Cali-

IT’S WONDERFUL FOR ME TO WORK IN THE STATE I LOVE THAT IS MY HOME. IT WAS A WHOLE NEW JOURNEY AND LESSON TO LEARN MONTEREY GRAPES AND COLD COASTAL WINES.

fornia winemaking, the cool-climate region

because I love Pinot Grigio, but he’s like, ‘You’re a California girl. What are you doing making wine in Italy?’” From there, she started to look for a local winery to partner with. Carmel Road Winery stood out because it’s a family-operated business that distributes wine nationally.

Barrymore explains the partnership like this: “It was sort of destiny in the way the Carmel Road team and I wanted [the same thing]. I said, ‘Can we stick with Pinot Grigio? That’s what I know and so I’d like to start with that and then continue to learn along the way.” Carmel Road believed the best place to make it was Monterey, so they introduced her to Kato, the new winemaker at the winery. “It was a great education for me. It’s wonderful for me to work

has stayed relatively under the radar and is best known for its unique

in the state I love [that] is my home,” Barrymore says. “It was a whole new

and affordable wines, under which Barrymore’s selections fall. With price

journey and lesson to learn Monterey grapes and cold coastal wines.” A

points ranging between $16 and $28, they are approachable enough for

year after the Pinot Grigio debuted, Barrymore released her second wine,

novice wine drinkers, but also interesting to more advanced wine lovers

Drew’s Blend, a Pinot Noir under the Carmel Road label. The third release,

looking for inexpensive everyday bottles.

the Barrymore rosé, came out last summer. “I kept pitching rosé. That was

Although she initially started winemaking in Italy, Barrymore quickly realized that her California background meant she should keep her new

several years ago,” she says. “Now we’re in our second year… and it’s just the most rewarding thing.”

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BARRYMORE TOASTS with Carmel Road’s winemaker, Kris Kato.

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CLOSE UP In the meantime, she is very clear on what she wants in a wine and gravitates toward fruity, easy to drink, lighter styles. In summer, she enjoys drink-

want to do another one, but we’re happy with what we have right now and to

ing reds like Lambrusco, Beaujolais, and Pinot Nero, slightly chilled. So how

continue to introduce these wines out into the world,” she says with a smile.

does she pick out a bottle when she shops? “Color, label, trust of knowing

“But… we are trying to be diverse, because I think we drink diversely.”

the wine and it being familiar, or wanting to be adventurous and try a new

Thanks to her many ventures, Barrymore travels the globe constantly and

one to see if it will become one of the ones I love,” she says. “I think there’s

is always on the hunt for her next favorite―be it Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, or

a really nice balance of staying true to what you like, and then constantly

rosé. “It’s summertime, the weather is turning nice. Nothing gets me more

researching.”

excited for our rosé than trying every other rosé,” she says, twirling her hair

Barrymore’s approach to her own winemaking process is entirely hands-

in one hand. “I love Sauvignon Blanc. I go through phases. I’m really picky.”

on, which is why she was at the Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival: so she

Although she hasn’t participated in formal winemaking courses, she’s

can personally connect to her consumers. “We go to Aspen too, and then we

thrown herself into researching varietals of the world, taken classes, and im-

travel the country a lot talking to sales teams,” she says. “It’s so that we can

mersed herself in all things wine. The most proactive way to learn about

personally convey what our journey has been, what our intentions are, what

wine is to drink it, after all―and Barrymore is a focused student. She col-

the story is.”

laborates with Kato to make each wine smell, taste, and look exactly how

She sips a goblet of the Drew’s Blend and the discussion lulls as she savors

she wants it to. “Kris and I develop the wine together and he is the master

it. There’s a relaxed and alluring glamour to her demeanor, feminine with

maker,” Barrymore explains. “We talk about every aspect of notes, flavors

an ethereal glow and incredibly down-to-earth. She’s Drew Barrymore―ex-

and color.”

actly who we thought she would be, but better. No wonder the crowds were

The two are in constant communi-

gathering around her table at last

cation; Kato pulls barrel samples, hops

night’s festival opening. Spend just

on a plane, and brings them to a hotel lobby for Barrymore to taste. Any time she finds a flavor profile or notable aroma, she texts Kato with messages like, ‘I really love this Malbec from Argentina. I love the character of it. How can we put that into our next wine?’

Kato then translates her directions into the bottles. “He would take that inspiration and go another round,” she

WE TRAVEL THE COUNTRY A LOT TALKING TO SALES TEAMS. IT’S SO THAT WE CAN PERSONALLY CONVEY WHAT OUR JOURNEY HAS BEEN, WHAT OUR INTENTIONS ARE, WHAT THE STORY IS.

says. “Then we meet again and have

BARRYMORE DESCRIBES her Pinot Grigio as “crisp and refreshing with citrus and tropical notes.”

five minutes with her and it’s easy to see why she’s one of the world’s most recognizable movie stars capable of conquering anything she sets her sights on, including the wine industry. Spend 15 minutes with her, observing her warm smile and the mischievous glint in her eyes, and you’ll wish you could be in her inner circle.

Hanging out in a long-sleeved

many different options… But we always narrow it down and then [we would

chiffon maxi dress, she discusses how wine tells a story―similar to films, but

know] where we needed to go from there. So it’s constant finessing.”

in a way that more directly impacts daily life and makes long-lasting memo-

She also sought out artist Shepard Fairey to design the labels, while she

ries. “Both require a lot of focus and energy and just doing all your home-

writes the winemaking notes herself. On the Carmel Road website, she de-

work and putting all the effort in,” she says. “They’re both businesses, but

scribes the 2016 rosé as “irresistibly refreshing” and says “it reminds me of

wine is so pleasurable. Film is communal too, it’s a connective experience, a

times spent with friends and family gathered around a long table, sharing

collective experience… but [with] movies, you experience them, you don’t

food and laughter on an endless summer day.”

talk. With wine, you have conversations and build memories and sit around

Barrymore recalls the first time she tried the new rosé at home, with her

the table, and I think that’s the way they’re very different.”

daughters nearby, as one of her most memorable moments in 2017 thus far.

So what does she love most about being in the wine business? “I think it’s

“Opening [it] and tasting it for the first time―that was really, really impor-

a very luxurious, deluxe entity. It’s the highest form of pleasure in life,” she

tant and epic. I just had a glass while I cooked my daughters dinner. I made

says, considering this further. “I guess I’ve always been drawn to it. I love

them steak, butter noodles, broccoli, and mango. It was such a lovely even-

food so much. I love flavors and ethnicities and tastes and spices and really

ing, one of my most pleasant.”

learning geography through food. I think wine is the same thing. I love when

To her, the wine isn’t as important as the company. “I’m always impressed by a very fancy wine, of course. But I don’t make it rain in the wine store.”

I drink a Châtillon wine and I’ve been there and I understand the region. It’s a great blessing of a lesson.”

Instead, she prefers to uncork one of her own bottles or a recent find from a

Having spent a career concentrating on the cinematic arts, Barrymore

wine-researching adventure. Her next trip will be to Mexican wine country.

sounds thrilled to be branching out into a new creative pursuit. “Art and

“I had a whole Tijuana wine trip planned and I couldn’t go at the last minute

many things out there are about opinion and what you personally really

because of work. I was just so bummed. I had the whole thing mapped out.

love,” she says. “However, I do think there is obviously such an amazing art

But I’ll get back down there ASAP.”

to making wine. I’m just happy to be a part of that aspect.”

PHOTOS COURTESY OF BARRYMORE WINES

BARRYMORE’S ROSÉ is made with Pinot Noir grapes.

With one new release per year, we can’t help but wonder what is next for Barrymore’s wine journey. Are there plans to release a fourth varietal? “I

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LEFT: BARRYMORE and Kato pose with their rosé. Above: the tasting room at Carmel Road in Monterey

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BELIEVING OLYMPIAN BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYER KERRI WALSH JENNINGS ISN’T READY TO GIVE UP HER QUEST FOR GOLD

PHOTOS COURTESY OF LULULEMON

A

BY KATIE SWEENEY

FTER WINNING THREE CONSECUTIVE

save face but to really, to live by my principles and my

Olympic gold medals, one might think that

values.” After losing, Walsh Jennings and Ross still had

a beach volleyball player would be ready to

one more game to play, the battle for the bronze medal,

hang up her bikini and retire at the top of

also against a Brazilian team. This game, the Americans

her game. Not so with Kerri Walsh Jennings, who is quite

won. “I do always have another chance to make positive

possibly the world’s greatest living beach volleyball play-

an error that I’ve made, and that’s why the bronze means

er. The athlete has competed in five different Olympics

so much to me,” Walsh Jennings says. “I literally went

and has already set her sights on a sixth, Tokyo in 2020.

from heaven—it was an amazing tournament—to hell on

Although she will be 41 years old, Walsh Jennings, who

earth, in about 24 hours, and then that’s what the power

exuded a contagiously positive outlook on life when she

of teamwork and the power of the spirit and the power

chatted with Haute Living, says “I’m going to go and win.

of positive thinking. I believe that that’s why we won that

Yes.” The 6-foot-3-inch blonde continues, “I hope that

bronze medal, because we didn’t give up.”

doesn’t sound so arrogant. I do, I believe in putting it out

Giving up is not something that’s on Walsh Jenning’s

there, that I want that. I believe I’m capable. I believe that

agenda and self-discipline is one of her strongest quali-

if you want something in life, you focus on what you want,

ties. Her ability to show up for herself caught the eye of

and then you resolve yourself to do what it takes to get

athletic leisurewear powerhouse Lululemon. The brand

there, despite setbacks and challenges.”

recently named Walsh Jennings an elite ambassador and

At the most recent Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro

collaborator. She was also chosen as one of the seven peo-

last summer, Walsh Jennings experienced the biggest set-

ple to spearhead Lululemon’s first global yoga campaign.

back of her career. She and partner April Ross fell to the

“This is Yoga” is the company’s push to turn yoga into a

Brazilian team in the semi-final match. Walsh Jennings

lifestyle. The idea is that the seven principles behind yoga

took the blame for the loss herself. She had a bad game,

practice—breath, letting go, meditation, non-violence,

didn’t play well, and calls it “a total nightmare.” While

self-discovery, trust, and self-discipline—can be applied

she acknowledges that loss is a part of every athlete’s life,

to any aspect of any life, including Walsh Jennings’ jour-

as it’s a part of the game, losing this semi-final was the

ney as a volleyball player, which has called for incredible

biggest blunder of her career. “My heart was there, my

self-discipline. “As an athlete who really wants to live an

head was there, and physically I wasn’t executing. That

authentic, beautiful, honest life, because I feel like my off-

was hard on my ego, that was hard on my heart. I feel

the-court really supports my on-the-court life, I resonate

like I let my partner and my team down, and my fam-

with Lululemon through and through,” she says. “They’ve

ily,” Walsh Jennings remembers. “I woke up the next day

been getting better and more near and dear to my heart

and I thankfully had another chance to fight, and not to

for all the values and the principles they stand by. As

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CLOSE UP shown in the ‘This is Yoga’ campaign, I’m not necessarily a yogi. I be-

was very well aware of the noise and the craziness and the lack of peace

lieve in it with all my heart, but I have yoga in my life in different ways,

that I would have having a family, and I just wouldn’t want it any other

and I believe in what they stand for.” Breath and being in the present

way. It’s such an enhancement to my life.”

moment are two other yoga elements that Walsh Jennings incorpo-

Then, Walsh Jennings spends anywhere from six to eight hours

rates into her everyday workouts. “That is your point of power, is in the

training. Her regime is extensive. “I generally train five days a week at

now, and I believe that breath takes you there,” she says with a smile.

volleyball on the beach. I do pilates three times a week. A lot of yoga

“I absolutely believe in creativity and in body movement and getting

is involved in my beach workout, my pilates workout. I do a backyard

in touch with yourself through these things. Very simple but very pro-

workout to make life easier, too. I lift weights twice a week. I work with

found principles that I try to live on a daily basis, and I believe it makes

a thoracic and hip mobility specialist. I do my mental training. I have

my life and my little world better, which in turn hopefully makes the

physical therapy at least once a week, ideally.” If it sounds like a lot, to

world around me better.”

Walsh Jennings, it’s not. It’s just her life. “That’s about it,” she says with

her husband and fellow beach volleyball player, Casey Jennings, and

One thing that makes Walsh Jennings unique is her ability to think

their three young children, Joseph, 7, Sundance, 6, and Scout, 3—is

of herself simply as a ball player—and not as female ball player. She

something that comes easy to the Santa Clara native. Her nickname

credits the sport, saying that men and women have always received the

is “Six Feet of Sunshine,”

same amount of money in prizes

and it’s hard not to feel more

and thinks that “the men enhance

positive when spending time with her. Like everything in her life, happiness is something that she practices on a regular basis. “Attitude is more than half the battle for me. It’s everything, especially when times are challenging. I had that modeled in my life.

I’m surrounded by very positive people, and it’s not BS to me. Being happy and looking on the bright side, people QUIET CONCENTRATION Walsh Jennings uses the principles behind yoga— breath, self-discipline, etc.—to help her volleyball game. At right above, she waits patiently to pounce.

At right below, she makes a rewarding dive.

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a laugh after running through her entire gritty routine.

might think that’s naïve,” she pauses. “To me, I really know

I’M GOING TO GO [TO THE TOKYO 2020 OLYMPIC GAMES] AND WIN. I BELIEVE THAT IF YOU WANT SOMETHING IN LIFE, YOU FOCUS ON WHAT YOU WANT, AND THEN YOU RESOLVE YOURSELF TO DO WHAT IT TAKES TO GET THERE, DESPITE SETBACKS AND CHALLENGES.

there’s discipline to it and

the women and the women enhance the men and it’s a beautiful thing.” She’s also a feminist who is proud to show off her body and compete in a two-piece swimsuit.

“It’s a sports performance bikini.

I’m not in a string bikini. I’m not trying to show off what I got. I’m trying to perform!” she cries. “What I feel like I’m trying to promote is a healthy, active, fit, positive lifestyle and mentality.”

She also actively promotes the sport of beach volleyball in general.

She’s made it a goal to bring more exposure to the sport. “For me, I

that there’s data and science that proves, the science of happiness, and

want to align myself and my sport with people who believe in us and

that it’s a choice to a large extent. Not that it’s easy and not that people

want to take us to the next level, who believe in the opportunities, the

don’t have their own issues, but I believe in it. I believe it’s something

business opportunities, the lifestyle opportunities, that go along with

that’s in my control, and I take ownership of my attitude.” She admits

our sport, that are no-brainers—that’s why this partnership with Lulu-

that living this sort of lifestyle is easier said than done—and acknowl-

lemon is a beautiful thing to me.”

edges that she’s far from perfect. In fact, being perfect isn’t something

Another thing Walsh Jennings does to help promote beach volley-

she focuses on, instead she sets her intentions toward growth and con-

ball? She continues to play. Come 2020, she’ll be the oldest female

sistency.

athlete to compete in the games in beach volleyball. She’ll have a new

Having a daily routine helps Walsh Jennings stay grounded in both

partner, Nicole Branagh, with whom she played internationally in

parts of her life—personal and professional. Getting enough sleep is

2010. “I believe that we’ll do Tokyo even better and more meaningful

crucial to her: “I really do believe in sleep as being the number one

because I have all that wisdom to fall back on, of five Olympics. What

recovery tool and the number one tool that we can all have aside from

to do, what not to do, how I want it to feel, look, and taste like. We’re

a mindset to feeling good every day, and so I prioritize sleep as well.”

on a mission and I’m on a mission to be the best I’ve ever been, along-

As is finding peace and solitude at some point in each day: “15 min-

side my partner. I’m really, really excited.” Although it’s still three years

utes of meditation and just a little peace and quiet to start my day is a

away, Walsh Jennings has her eye on the prize, giving up isn’t an option

beautiful, beautiful gift to me.” She relishes in the chaos that is life with

for the optimist—and she won’t stop believing. “I’m not done yet, so it’s

young children: “I signed up for this. I come from a very big family. I

really fun to keep going.”

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WINDMILLS AND FOG Two connecting windmills have become the iconic symbol of the Outside Lands music festival, above.

Another unique aspect of the event? SF's chilly weather.

Below right: the crowds inside the wine tasting tent at last year's Outside Lands.

LANDS Inside Outside

SAN FRANCISCO'S HOMEGROWN FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 10 YEARS THIS AUGUST

BY KATIE SWEENEY

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Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival has always been a truly SF affair. Last year over 210,000 people flooded Golden Gate Park for the three-day music, comedy, food, and beverage extravaganza. More than 80 different artists performed on five stages. 75 local Bay Area food vendors, 30 breweries, and 40 wineries served the massive crowd delectable eats and drinks including grilled cheese sandwiches, steamed bao, pork belly burgers, Edna Valley Chardonnay, and watermelon Hefeweizen. 4800 bottles of wine were consumed and 8000 oysters shucked. From these numbers, it’s apparent that Outside Lands isn’t your typical music festival. Food and drink play a tremendous part in the experience—and so does giving back to the community. 91 percent of the waste creat-

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ed from Outside Lands was

a

recycled. 683 local jobs were

been a fixture at Out-

created and a large portion

side Lands since the

of the revenue ($17 million

first year, continues to

in the past nine years) is do-

serve delicious Hawai-

nated to the park to ensure

ian ahi poke—and fes-

that native flora and fauna

tival goers have come

flourish after the event. It’s

to love and crave this

one of the few festivals that

specific dish. While

takes place in the heart of an

the food and drink

urban city where the average

promises to be an ex-

temperature high is a chilly

citing and tasty expe-

65°F. Come Friday-Sunday,

rience, the music also

restaurant

that’s

August 11-13, 2017, the event returns to the park for its 10th anniver-

guarantees a thrilling good time. Headliners this year include Metal-

sary and it promises to be its biggest and best festival yet.

lica, The Who, Gorillaz, Lorde, A Tribe Called Quest, and Solange.

Since its inception in 2008, Outside Lands has become one the

“Right after the festival ends, the challenge is to get the headliners

nation’s most popular and profitable festivals with the food and drink

for next year, because there are not that many headliners,” Madeira

curation changing the face of festivals as we know it. “We knew that

explains. “There's only a certain amount of headliners that you can

San Francisco and the Bay Area had a very particular taste. We are

pull from, and there's a lot of different festivals pulling them. It's

spoiled. We have great food all around us,” Danielle Madeira, the vice

challenging to make sure that two bands who have similar audiences

president of Another Planet Entertainment, the independent locally-

aren't playing at the same time. You're always gonna have a little bit

owned concert production company that puts on the event, recently

of crossover, so you have to be very thoughtful in the programming,

told Haute Living. “We knew that we couldn't just throw hot dogs and

as well as just the booking.” On her wishlist of future performers? Be-

hamburgers at the people.” Madeira and the Another Planet team

yonce, Lady Gaga, and Rihanna. “Rihanna would rock it. She doesn't

reached out to their favorite local restaurants to see if they were in-

really do festivals. She's done a couple of them, and she doesn't tour

terested in participating in the event. “We’d say use that one item that

that much. So, I'd love to see her,” she says.

everybody loves that's from your restaurant. Your favorite item. Then,

The festival was started by Another Planet and Superfly, the team

do that item, and come, make it for 65,000 people.” Pacific Catch,

behind Nashville's Bonnaroo. “We were interested in expanding what

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Outside Lands 2016 in full swing

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AT LEFT ABOVE: even though the festival takes place in the middle of summer, warm clothing is a must. Above, two musicians rock out at last year's event.

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The entrance to last year's auction tent

gotiating was the name of the festival. “There was an idea that we

Francisco didn’t have a great, big music festival that was kind of in

wanted something that was not obvious, but something that would

the ilk of what a New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival was, some-

in a way have a reference point or a tie to the Bay Area and in the

thing where we brought together all the different creative elements

case of what we came up with, something specific to the property

that existed in the city," Rick Farman, co-founder of Superfly says.

that we were using,” Farman says. They wanted the name to be sim-

"Particularly because some of the most, I think, important Ameri-

ple, but memorable and something that highlighted the culture and

can musical happenings came out of the Bay Area. We thought 'hey,

history of San Francisco. Although some people weren't fans of the

seems like a good place to do a festival' because it’s a great music

Outside Lands name initially, after researching it, the team warmed

market and there’s a lot of people that we felt would be into what we

to the idea. In the 1800s, Outside Lands was the name of the area

do." Another Planet does the programing for AT&T Park, the Greek

that is presently known as the Richmond and Sunset Districts. The

Theatre at UC Berkeley, the Fox Theater in Oakland, and several

people in the center of the city, which would have been downtown,

other venues. The group also had experience producing and pro-

called it Outside Lands, because it was all desolate sand dunes.

moting major outdoor concerts in Golden Gate Park. “We figured

This all changed in the 1870s when Golden Gate Park was created

if we would join efforts it could be a real potential thing,” Madeira

and people began to visit the area by the thousands. Madeira ad-

remembers. “They had kind of the Bonnaroo experience that was

mits now that it was a genius decision to name the festival Outside

pretty famous and we have the local connections in the city. It took

Lands because “of all the things you can do with it” from a mar-

a few years before it actually came to fruition. The process, permits,

keting standpoint. Farman elaborates: "At the beginning, we really

everything, and it took a little while.” One thing that took some ne-

didn’t look at it this way, but it ended up having some interesting

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TOP: CROWDS CRAM the front row. Above: there is even a farmers' market at the three-day festival.

we were doing. We had always thought that it was peculiar that San

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The VIP tent is a less crowded place to enjoy the concerts

marketing elements to it because you were able to sort of play off this 'lands' concept in a way that allowed us to extend the brand to different elements and activities.” Beer Lands, Wine Lands, Cheese Lands—the festival has countless specific areas whose names are a play on Outside Lands.

Over the past nine years, the festival has grown to become an indulgent experience for all types of people. “It went from music, food, and wine, to more elaborate, extravagant. You have Choco Lands where you have these amazing desserts. Everything has become a little bit more extreme from where it started. It's like a good idea, and then, it became an amazing experience, overall,” Madeira says. Where else can you twerk to Odesza and then go get a freshfried beignet and a glass of Sonoma rosé? Comedy has become a larger addition to Outside Lands with a bigger comedy tent being added for this August’s event. Also new this year: restaurateur Anna Weinberg (Marlowe, Park Tavern) has been tapped to curate the food lineup. “She's helping manage—just with her insight in the restaurant business that we don't have, her knowledge and her relationships. We really wanted her to oversee. And her taste, she has the most outstanding taste when it comes to food, and knowing food that's up and coming,” Madeira says of the partnership. “We basically asked her to jump on board to be able to oversee and create this fresh exchange of ideas when it comes to how the restaurants get involved, and how they're involved even outside of the festival ground. Like how they support Outside Lands, and how we make this cohesive, fun experience with the restaurants that we work with.”

New restaurants include Alba Ray’s, Cheese Steak Shop, Tartine Manufactory, Izakaya Sozai, Little Star Pizza, and Weinberg’s Marlowe. The culinary aspect is what makes Outside Lands a destination for foodies and sets it apart from other fests like Coachella—and even the VIP section, which quickly sells out each year, features its own special food vendors. “We started the second wave of festivals that came along. A lot of the festivals didn't make it. l

A variety of food vendors line the grassy knoll that surrounds the main stage.

TIPS FOR NAVIGATING OUTSIDE LANDS

• Parking around Golden Gate Park is incredibly limited and public transportation is recommended for getting to and from the festival. A free bike valet is open from 10 a.m. to midnight, and free shuttle buses back downtown/to Civic Center Plaza line up along Fulton Street each night.

• Every day the gates open at 11 a.m. with musical acts starting at 12 noon. The music ends around 10 p.m.

• Tickets are wristbands that can be preloaded with money for purchasing alcohol and food at the

• Outside Lands has its own mobile app where festival goers can plan out their days and access a map of the different experiences.

• San Francisco can be very chilly in August.

Warm layers are recommended.

• Refillable water stations are located throughout the festival and at Eco Lands, the social conscious community within the festival that provides an education forum for sustainability. It also has a farmers’ market! y

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So, we feel very blessed for doing well and selling out,” Madeira says. “It takes a while to get there, but I think that people and promoters definitely see that this is what people want. They want to go to some place where they can get the best of the best.

Whether they can get the wine, or go see a famous comedian, and then, just have laughs because there's some crazy mixologist or have a sampling of all these different kinds of bacon, Continuing to have a heritage band, like this year’s The Who to attract an older crowd, is another thing that makes Outside Lands distinctive. Previous vintage acts include Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Stevie Wonder. The goal is to carry the festival on, growing it, for the next ten years—and to make it an integral part of San Francisco’s fabric. “The idea is that we basically formed something that's going to be ingrained in the San Francisco Bay Area community and is something that people get excited for and want to be a part of every year,” Madeira pauses before elaborating. “Our focus is on the attendees, and the bands, and the experience that we provide. That's first and foremost. Just to see people have so much fun. Having all these amazing artists in one place. It's a very energetic crowd that's really happy to be there—that’s why it's a favorite weekend.”

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which is what we do. We take it to another level.”

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LIVE ACTS Above and at right: musicians performing at Outside Lands 2016

NOT-TO-BE-MISSED CULINARY DELIGHTS More than 10 food trucks will be on hand serving everything from lamb sliders to fresh cracked Thai coconuts. The original Del Popolo, a shipping container transformed into an impressive pizza oven and kitchen, is serving Margherita pizzas and salumi pizzas.

Woodhouse Fish Co. returns for its seventh year in a row with a dedicated area devoted to all things seafood. Order raw and barbecued oysters, lobster rolls, and clam chowder bread bowls.

Perhaps, the most buzzed-about dish is Rich Table’s porcini doughnuts with Raclette cheese, now in its fifth year. “It’s crazy to be able to dance with Metallica and Lorde while eating porcini doughnuts from Rich Table, but that’s exactly what we’ll be doing at Outside Lands,” Weinberg says.

GastroMagic is a smaller stage that will bring toThere is also a mini golf course at the festival

gether food, music, and entertainment. Local chefs will perform demonstrations and food-related competitions. Cocktail Magic features five celebrated

Local artists paint live murals during the shows

cocktail bars mixing drinks in an area near the culinary stage. At the time of publication, the lineup for these two experiences is to be announced, but

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rest assured they will be delectable.

WINE AND DINE Above: Del Popolo's pizza, oysters at Outside Clams, and Rich Table's porcini mushrrom doughnuts. At left: the GastroMagic stage.

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Boss Ladies

MEET THE TOP TEN MOST SIGNIFICANT FEMALE MOVERS AND SHAKERS IN THE BAY AREA

BY KATIE SWEENEY

THE BAY AREA HAS NO SHORTAGE OF POWERFUL FEMALES IN INFLUENTIAL LEADERSHIP ROLES. NAMES like Sheryl Sandberg, Meg Whitman, Nancy Pelosi, and Dianne Feinstein instantly come to mind. Oakland native Kamala Harris—who has become a star in the recent Senate hearings—is another woman who we respect and admire. In terms of food and philanthropy, you’ve probably heard of Dominique Crenn, the only female chef in the nation whose restaurant has two Michelin stars, and Dede Wilsey, SF’s patron saint who helped rebuild the Fine Art Museums. But who are the wonder women you might not be as familiar with? Who are the tastemakers and dealmakers defining and changing the Bay Area right now, at this very moment? Allow us to introduce you to them. The following ten ladies, listed in alphabetical order, are behind the scenes making stuff happen. Get to know them here and prepare to see their names everywhere in the near future.

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ALLISON SPEER The PR Maven

When luxury fashion houses and global interior designers need to throw an event in San Francisco, they turn to public relations guru, Allison Speer. In SF, her carefully curated guest list, which is filled with tech titans and old school billionaires (many of whom are her close friends), is the creme de la creme. Speer worked as Giorgio Armani’s West Coast director of events before starting her own company 16 years ago. She hasn’t looked back and has enjoyed meeting amazing people along the way. “Last year I got to work with Domenico Dolce,” Speer says. “Meeting an iconic designer like that makes any challenge on a project well worth the experience.” The Presidio Heights resident and mother to two adorable mini dachshunds says that running your own business is challenging. That’s why it’s crucial to have “great women who work for me that support me in every way possible.” Speer is an advocate for the community and has been a trustee at California Pacific Medical Center Hospital for the last five years, where she is working hard to help fundraise for the new campus which is set to open on Van Ness in 2020.

AYESHA CURRY The Culinary Ingenue

Thanks to his legendary shooting skills, Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is a name that’s known in most places now. Although she’s not a sports star, his wife, Ayesha, is well on her way to becoming a household name too. The 28-year old East Bay resident is cooking up a career in the food industry. The mother of two has a cookbook, The Seasoned Life, an instructional cooking show where she teaches viewers recipes while giving them a glimpse of her glamorous life on the Food Network—it’s called Ayesha’s

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Homemade, and she recently appeared as a culinary star at BottleRock Napa Valley.

Her pop-up restaurant, International Smoke, in collaboration with chef Michael Mina and the Mina Test Kitchen will become its own stand alone concept. International Smoke is taking over the RN74 space in the Millennium Tower later this year. Curry also makes olive oil, promotes a line of ready-made soups, and has her own meal kit delivery service, Homemade, that focuses on fast and easy family dinners.

“Do work that is rewarding and follow your instinct.”

— Allison Speer

“I’ve made it a point to be transparent on my social media and in everything that I present.

I never want anyone to think that I’m too fluffy or too perfect. It’s not the kind of message I’m sending out.”

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CLAUDIA ALTMAN-SIEGEL The Art Impresario

In 2007, Claudia Altman-Siegel quit her job in New York, broke up with her boyfriend, put everything she owned in storage, and headed to San Francisco. She slept on the floor in her sister’s apartment for nine months before finding her own place. A year later, in 2009, she opened her namesake gallery, where she shows some of the best contemporary artists around, and got engaged in the same weekend. She explains the experience like this: “I knew that my life before wasn’t going in the direction I wanted it to, so I gave up everything and started over. That exercise in having nothing allowed me to rebuild my life from scratch in a way that is healthier and more productive than anything I had before.” Now less than ten years later, she is one of the most inspiring

“You don’t always have to know everything. I take it as a reminder to listen.”

— Claudia Altman-Siegel

gallery owners in the Bay Area. Last fall, she moved from 49 Geary Street—an address known for being home to many famous galleries—to the newly built Minnesota Street Project, into a 5,000-square-foot space that she designed herself. “When I opened the gallery in 2009, I imagined being in a space like this some day and I managed to accomplish it much faster than I anticipated,” she says. Not only is she a champion of contemporary art—two of her artists (Liam Everett and KRM Mooney) have solo shows at SFMOMA this summer—she’s also a champion of the SF art community. “It’s a small scene so we have to be supportive of it. The more we are excited about it locally, the more the rest of the world will start to pay attention.”

DR. CAROLYN CHANG The Miracle Worker

Dr. Carolyn Chang believes that inner beauty comes from outer beauty. As

“Jump every hurdle, even the ones that seem impossible, and never give up.” — Dr. Carolyn Chang

one of San Francisco’s most sought-after plastic surgeons, she’s made it her life’s work to help women feel better about themselves. Chang specializes in cosmetic surgery and is currently the vice chairman of plastic surgery at California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC). “Sometimes inner beauty can come from outer beauty,” Chang explains. “What I mean is that when we take pride in our appearance, we are taking care of ourselves. We feel good about ourselves and are more confident and positive.” Chang has overcome many challenges to get where she is today—both professionally and personally. “When I was in residency and in the early part of my career, most plastic surgeons, and certainly most surgeons in general were men,” she says of being a female in a peers and mentors, was always in the back of my mind. Learning to negotiate gender dynamics was important to my success.” After her first daughter died of a rare cancer at age two, she recommitted herself to supporting the children’s programs and services at CPMC and the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital. “I am championing this cause and am seeing positive programs being developed in these institutions.”

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male-driven profession. “Being taken seriously, and garnering respect from my

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ERIN SAWYER The STEM Warrior

With a statuesque frame, long blonde hair, and megawatt smile, Erin Sawyer could be mistaken for a movie star. However, she’s not an actress, she’s a mechanical engineer—one who is single-handedly changing the way female engineers are seen in society. “My motto is #ILookLikeAnEngineer,” she says. “The hashtag, originally coined by Isis Wenger in 2015, helped to redefine our awareness of diversity in tech. By adopting this motto, I am shattering the outdated idea of what an engineer should look like. It’s hugely important to show young women that not only can you be a female engineer, but you can also be feminine and beautiful.” Referring to the acronym for science, technology, engineering, and math, Sawyer says, “I embody the modern face of STEM and prove that women can be beautiful, smart leaders [in these fields].” The automotive and technology executive held a senior position at Telsa for two years before she took on her current role as the vice president of supply chain at Wrightspeed. When she’s not working to reduce areas of highly concentrated energy consumption and pollution, she serves as a role model to the younger generation. Sawyer is on the board of Kids’ Vision, a non-profit that empowers 3rd to 6th grade girls by showing them how Silicon Valley’s tech companies use math and science.

“Don’t be afraid to ask for more responsibility, ask for a promotion, take on new roles, change companies, relocate, start your own business, etc.

It’s up to you to be your own advocate and be proactive about what you want!” — Erin Sawyer

JENNIFER SIEBEL NEWSOM The Good Wife

In her late 20s, Jennifer Siebel Newsom wanted to be an actress. After she was told to lie about her age and dumb down her Stanford education when auditioning, she realized firsthand how Hollywood misrepresents women. Siebel Newsom, whose husband is the Lieutenant Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, decided to further investigate the subject. The result was her 2011 documentary, Miss Representation, which explores how the mainstream media portrays women in limited and often disparaging ways. “The media and our culture largely undercuts women leaders,” Siebel Newsom says, “telling us in ways both large and small that our value predominantly lies in our youth, our beauty, and our sexuality, and not in our capacity to lead.” The film turned into a movement and sparked Siebel Newsom to create her nonprofit, the Representation Project, an organization with the goal of a world free of social injustices and gender stereotypes. The Representation Project seeks to represent everyone —no matter their race, sex, religion, or background. Through documentary films, such as Miss Representation and her second movie, The Mask You Live In, Siebel Newsom and her

“We’re in the business of changing culture, of shifting hearts and minds out of behaviors— that’s no small task.”

— Jennifer Siebel Newsom

team are breaking down barriers and putting a spotlight on the narratives that limit boys and girls from reaching their full potential.

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MARISSA MAYER The Unemployed CEO Five years ago, Marissa Mayer left Google to become the CEO of Yahoo. She was faced with the difficult task of turning around the floundering internet company. The challenge was virtually impossible, even for the formidable and smart Mayer, and earlier this summer, she resigned from her position. Yahoo was sold to Verizon and Mayer walked away with a $23 million severance package. “It was a long road to get the company to that point but we’re overall happy and excited about it,” she explains. Mayer spent a lot of time focusing on that important transition, saying “there’s been so many twists and turns and curve balls on the way.” It was crucial “to make sure we get it over the threshold.” After everything with the deal was finalized, Mayer summed up her time at both Yahoo and Google, “I’ve been really lucky to be a part of two companies that have changed the world.”

At the time of press, her next move remains unknown.

“I think there is too much judgment involved from other women and I think you have to have respect for everyone and the fact that they are going to do it their own way.”

— Marissa Mayer

Mary Gonsalves Kinney is the Bay Area’s most hard-working stylist and one to whom many important women (including some on this list!) look for wardrobe decisions. “I work with some amazing people, but I don’t like to talk about it and frankly, can’t a lot of the time,” Gonsalves Kinney says.

“I’m proud of the relationship I have developed with each of them and the reputation I have earned as a stylist not only in San Francisco, but beyond.

Someone the other day called me the ‘private stylist.’ I like that there’s a bit of mystery in what I do. I usher in the chicness, discreetly.” The mother of three is actually a Sacramento resident, but bases her business in SF. She commutes on a daily basis. “I feel it is important to show my children the passion and dedication I have to my work. I love what I do and they can see that when I get up and go to work everyday (in another city, no less!).”

Gonsalves Kinney helps promote local designers like Tokyo Gamine and can often be seen hosting fashionable events with designer brands, such as Giorgio Armani and Stella McCartney, boutiques, like Pia the Store, and publications, namely Vogue.

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“Rise above.

Never listen to the peanut gallery— always follow your instincts and if you’re talented at what you do and you’re kind, you will succeed.” ­ — Mary Gonsalves Kinney

MARY GONSALVES KINNEY The Fashion Powerhouse

SHELLY KAPOOR COLLINS The Savvy VC

“There are three areas that I am super passionate about: technology, mentoring women, and public service,” venture capitalist Shelly Kapoor Collins says. “I have been lucky enough to fulfill my passion for all of these areas under one umbrella, the Shatter Fund, which I founded to invest in technology companies started by female entrepreneurs to drive innovation in our country and spur gains for our economy.”

Kapoor Collins served on Barack Obama’s President’s Council for Women in Business, which allowed her to understand why the country benefits when more women are leaders in business and in technology. In May, Kapoor Collins hosted the inaugural Shatter Summit, a daylong networking extravaganza filled with several discussion panels, lunch, and a rooftop cocktail party. Kara Goldin, Dave Morin, Linnea Roberts, and Tamara Mellon were some of the people who shared their stories at the event, which Kapoor Collins plans to make a quarterly affair. Being authentic is incredibly important to Kapoor Collins, as is giving back. “Don’t forget

“Be willing to pay it forward without worrying about how something benefits you.

Believe that when you pay it forward, your karma will be its own reward.” — Shelly Kapoor Collins

those who helped you along the way. Remember to give back, if not to a person who helped you, then to someone else who needs it.”

TINA SHARKEY The Empire Builder

Tina Sharkey is a serial entrepreneur and web disruptor. She cofounded iVillage, was a senior vice president at AOL, created BabyCenter, and started her own global platform, Sherpa Foundry. She is also a mentor and advisor to many start-ups including at Brit + Co., The League, and Pinrose. “I’m proud of the fact that, through whatever happy accident, I ended up as a role model,” Sharkey says. “While I’m incredibly grateful for the impact I’ve been able to have on the industry, whether it’s venture, women in business, or otherwise, what I’m most proud of is the role model I’ve been able to be for my family, especially my two sons.

I take the role very seriously and hope I’ve instilled in them the values we’ve signed up for as a family.” Her latest project is a new company, called Brandless, which hopes to bring quality products to the masses at affordable prices. Sharkey believes that values like non-GMO, organic, and sustainable products shouldn’t cost more, and has set out to change the status quo. “I’m especially supportive of organizations that focus on engaging the next generation, developing our youth into global citizens with the social muscle required to move our society forward,” she says.

“Take feedback seriously, not personally. Never get too comfortable. That helps you separate the feedback and hold the understanding that it’s not personal.”

— Tina Sharkey

“And not just social muscle, but also the understanding that success is not the only thing that matters—it needs to be carefully balanced with social impact on both a local and global scale.”

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BY OLIVIA HSU DECKER

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The public unveiling at Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza on Lake Como

THE UNVEILING OF THE ROLLS-ROYCE ‘SWEPTAIL’ The newest and finest motor car in the world When Rolls-Royce unveiled its one-of-a-kind bespoke motor car, the Sweptail, at Villa Balbiano on Lake Como, I was among the 80 lucky guests to be invited to this private event co-hosted by my client, the connoisseur of all things luxury who commissioned the Sweptail, and the CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Torsten Müller-Ötvös. The event was followed by the presentation of the car to the media and public at the Concorso d’Eleganza at Villa d’Este on May 27, 2017.

Giles Taylor, director of design at Rolls-Royce, worked with the client for four years to bring the client’s vision of a special RollsRoyce to life. The team reimagined certain Rolls-Royce models of the 1920s and 1930s, transforming them into a 21st Century sanfranciscofinehomes.com olivia@sanfranciscofinehomes.com

coach-built two seater coupe featuring a large panoramic glass

Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös showing the attaché case

roof and an iconic Rolls-Royce Pantheon grille milled from solid aluminum. The clean yet grand design of ‘Sweptail’ combines fires backwards towards the rear overshooting the boot-lid edge to emphasize its length. The rear taper contrasts with the lengthened side windows. The modern, minimalist, handcrafted interior is made of polished Macassar ebony, open-pore Paldao, and contrasting light moccasin and dark-spice leather that adorn the seats, armrests, and dashboard. In place of the rear seats is a vast expanse of wood creating a mid-shelf with an illuminated glass lip.

Sitting under the rear opening lid through which it can be accessed

The Champagne cooler

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the classic and the contemporary. The roofline accelerates as it

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is a highly polished hat shelf.

It is the cleanest Rolls-Royce dashboard to date with only one control. All other switchgear is discreetly relocated. In a world’s first, the face of the singular Rolls-Royce clock is handmade of the thinnest Macassar veneer, visually embedding the clock into the fascia, highlighted by precision-machine titanium hands. Concealed in the outboard walls on either side of the car, behind the opening of the coach doors, are two identical panniers which contain two handmade attaché cases deployed at the touch of a button. The entire center console houses a hand-built mechanism that deploys a bottle of my client’s favorite vintage Champagne and two crystal flutes. The most personal, coachbuilt Rolls-Royce at the cost of over 10 million Pounds, ‘Sweptail’ exudes handcrafted quality and exacting attention to every detail. Team Rolls-Royce created one special customer’s vision and opened the path to completely exclusive coach-built masterpieces for other connoisseurs. The private unveiling

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party was attended by international guests, ranging from the Crown Prince

Karl Johannsmeier and MC Hammer

Salman of Bahrain to rap musician, MC Hammer.

SKY VIEW The panoramic glass roof

Bob Myers, Libby Schaaf, and Joe Lacob

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Olivia Decker, Raffaele Costa, and Tatiana

The trunk with bespoke luggage

The Sweptail from the rear

Behind the seats

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The SCENE

PHOTOS BY DREW ALTIZER

Daveed Diggs performs

TIPPING POINT COMMUNITY BRINGS OUT BEST SIDE OF TECH At the 11th annual Tipping Point gala, socials and tech titans raised more than $16 million to fight poverty in the Bay Area. The evening, which took place at Bill Graham

Ronnie and Karen Lott

Civic Center Auditorium, included cocktails, a seated dinner, live auction, and after party. Paula Le Duc provided the delicious cuisine and the entertainment portion con-

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sisted of a concert from Phoenix and DJ Ruckus. The highlight of the evening, however, was a surprise performance

by Daveed Diggs, Oakland-native and Tony-winning original cast member of the hit Broadway musical Hamilton.

Daniel Lurie and Becca Prowda Larry and Pam Baer

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Marissa Mayer, Michael Ovitz, and Tamara Mellon

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PHOTOS BY DREW ALTIZER

Michael Brune, Jack Dorsey, Darren Aronofsky

Shailene Woodley

SIERRA CLUB’S 125TH ANNIVERSARY IS STARSTUDDED AFFAIR The star of HBO’s Silicon Valley, Thomas Middleditch, hosted the Trail Blazer’s Ball in honor of the Sierra Club’s 125th anniversary. The ball took place at the Palace of Fine Arts and over $550K was raised at the event which honored Michael Bloomberg, Shailene Woodley, Yong Jung

Thomas Middleditch

Cho, and LaDonna Brave Bull Allard. The night focused on combating climate change and celebrated respect for the environment. The meal was entirely vegetarian and consisted of local, sustainable, climate-friendly ingredients sourced by Betty Zlatchin Catering.

Michael Bloomberg

Kristi Yamaguchi

David E. Kelley and Michelle Pfeiffer

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PHOTOS BY DREW ALTIZER

Willie Brown and Sonya Molodetskaya

SPRING GALA BRINGS GLITZ AND GLAMOUR TO DE YOUNG

Sobia and Nadir Shaikh

Vanessa Getty and Trevor Traina chaired the 14th annual Spring Gala. Normally the event takes place Zachary Bogue and Roman Coppola

earlier in the year and is known as the Mid-Winter Gala, but it was pushed back and therefore called the Spring Gala. Whatever the name, it was one of the most beautiful affairs in recent memory. The lobby of the de Young Museum was transformed into an enchanted garden by Flowers Claire Marie. The tequila shots flowed and McCalls Catering served up a green pea soup and spring lamb feast. A few lucky guests, like the former mayor Willie Brown, were treated to a tin of caviar and thick-cut potato chips—a personal gift from Mr. McCall himself.

Devon Aoki and Marissa Mayer Mary Beth Shimmon and Anna Weinberg

Katie and Todd Traina

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The SCENE

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Bruce Aidells and Nancy Oakes

The live auction in full affect

THE MEALS ON WHEELS GALA TURNS 30

Ashley McCumber and Mark Leno

At the Meals on Wheels 30th anniversary gala, an astounding $3.2 million was raised to support the charity, which provides meals to Bay Area senior citizens. The income generated at the gala will allow 640,000 meals to be prepped and delivered to seniors in San Francisco.

200 of the region’s best chefs and vintners participated in creating a three-course meal for 1,000 guests. It was a phenomenal night with top auction lots including a dinner for six prepared by Nancy Oakes and Gerald Hirigoyen at a luxury villa in Napa and a dinner for eight in Sonoma at David Shimmon, Denise Hale, Greg Lopez, and Brent Wasterson

Hamel Family Wines cooked by Stuart Brioza, Ravi Kapur, and Staffan Terje.

Lisa and Todd Zabelle Chef Thomas McNaughton

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Chef Thomas Keller

PHOTOS BY BRIANA MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY AND JASON TINACCI FOR NAPA VALLEY VINTNERS

Chef Masaharu Morimoto

Gia and Eleanor Coppola

WINE COUNTRY CELEBRATES AUCTION NAPA VALLEY

Dinner at the live auction

The Coppola family hosted the 37th annual Auction Napa Valley the first weekend in June. The festivities included a barrel tasting and auction inside the winery caves at Inglenook and a spirited live auction at Meadowood Napa Valley. Over $15 million was raised to support local health communities and children’s education. Soul singer Leon Bridges performed at the main event.

The tablescape for a vintner’s dinner at Joseph Phelps

Sofia Coppola

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Magnificent San Francisco Mansion

7 BD | 8 FULL BA | 3 HALF BA | $29,500,000

This prestigious Italianate style 17,000Âą sq. ft. mansion in the heart

wet bar, guess quarters with kitchen, expansive roof deck with

of San Francisco was completely renovated in 2007-2008 with

kitchen, five marble terraces, six cast bronze balconies, garden

exquisite architectural details including seven en-suite bedrooms,

with irrigation, gated driveway with parking plus three-car garage,

eight full baths, three half baths, seven significant fireplaces, formal

elevator to all floors, and a security system with cameras. Walking

living room with carved marble fireplace, reception hall leading to

distance to Union and Fillmore shopping streets. Impressive views

formal dining room fit for entertaining the Royal dinner guests,

of Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Palace of Fine Arts, Russian Hill,

grand foyer with marble floors and original marble staircase, a

Sausalito, Angel Island, Marin, and East Bay.

rare original Tiffany skylight, a library with wall-to-wall bookcases, fabulous state-of-the-art kitchen and pantry, spacious family room

For photos, floor plans and details, visit

with fireplace, billiard table, gym, wine room, and a full service

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Grand Ross Estate

7 BD | 7.5 BA | 2.84± ACRES | $18,888,000

Reminiscent of a grand European estate, this 11,400± sq. ft.

floors, a formal living room with frescoed ceilings and a stone

residence features a main house with seven bedroom, seven

fireplace, an elegant dining room with carved crown moldings,

and one-half bath and a limestone one bedroom guest house.

an amazing 31,000 bottle wine cave, a home theatre built by

The 2.84± lush acres include an Italian style pool, exquisite Ron

Lucasfilm’s theater technicians offering the best acoustics

Herman-designed landscaping with organic vegetable gardens,

and sound equipment, ample storage including a potential as a

rose and lavender gardens, Japanese hydrangeas, English

library, a three-car garage, gym, and staff quarters. Full Crestron

gardens, and four bee hives producing honey. Located in one

automation, Lutron lighting, and state-of-the-art extensive AV

of the most prestigious enclaves in Ross, this extraordinary

and surveillance systems complete this world-class estate.

estate offers the highest quality craftsmanship including a double-height foyer with wrought iron doors and inlaid marble

For photos and details, please visit RossGrandEstate.com

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5 BD | 5.5 BA | $5,995,000

This immaculate Corinthian Island waterfront home on San

kitchen/family room combo and butler’s pantry with ample

Francisco Bay features five bedrooms, five and one-half baths

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guest room with private entry, a carport for four cars, a beach

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house, boat dock, and a hillavator. The beach house has a high

cisco skyline, Alcatraz, Bay Bridge, San Francisco Yacht Club

ceiling, hardwood floors, full kitchen, fireplace, full bath, and a

harbor and Mt. Tamalpais. Sunny and protected location from

murphy bed. A spacious deck leads to the private dock with boat

wind and fog, and short walk to Downtown Tiburon, ferry, restau-

lift. This is a rare home for a yachting enthusiast!

rants and two world-class yacht clubs, this exquisitely renovated home includes a two-story high ceiling in the living room, sunny

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Dr. Berkowitz is a renowned plastic surgeon and considered a “Master of Rhinoplasty.� He has toured the world to speak on the latest plastic surgery techniques and devices, and is most notably recognized as one of the first surgeons in the U.S. to use high frequency power tools for nose reshaping.

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

Decker Bullock Sotheby’s International Realty 415.300.6881 ChelseaInMarin@gmail.com chelseainmarin.com

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

Alain Pinel Realtors 408.500.9952 ldefilippo@apr.com lauradefilippo.com

Coldwell Banker 310.463.1599 mwoods@marybethwoods.com marybethwoods.com

John Aaroe Group Beverly Hills President of Aaroe Estates (310).995.9512 Aaron@AaronKirman.com www.AaronKirman.com

(310).871.0753 mosborn@nextcenturyrealty.com newcenturyplaza.com

Hilton & Hyland 310.492.0735 linda@lindamay.com lindamay.com

Engel & Völkers Westlake Village (818).889.1602 nicole.vanparys@evusa.com gary.nesen@evusa.com nicolevanparys.evusa.com garynesen.evusa.com

Bennion Deville Homes 760.898.0274 bill@wldesertliving.com wldesertliving.com

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WOODSIDE CHRIS IVERSON

PEBBLE BEACH LESLEY PENETAR

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Decker Bullock Sotheby’s International Realty 415.435.1600 olivia@sanfranciscofinehomes.com sanfranciscofinehomes.com

Dreyfus Sotheby’s International Realty (650).450.0450 chris.iverson@sothebysrealty.com movingtowoodside.com

Carmel Realty Company (831).622.1000 info@carmelrealtycompany.com carmelrealtycompany.com

Villa Real Estate Steve: (949).874.4724 shigh@villarealestate.com Evan: (949).285.1055 ecorkett@villarealestate.com HighCorkett.com

Coldwell Banker Previews International

310.285.7529 joyce@joycerey.com joycerey.com

Hilton & Hyland 310.278.3311 jeff@hiltonhyland.com hiltonhyland.com

Nourmand and Associates, Beverly Hills 310.888.3333 myranourmand@nourmand.com myranourmand.com The Agency 424.321.4947 Cell: 310.573.7063 Cambuehl@theagencyre.com cindyambuehl.luxury Strand Hill Properties, Christie’s International Real Estate 310.373.3333 lily@lilyliang.com lilyliang.com

The Shearin Group 310.200.8318 Cindy@theshearingroup.com cindy.shearin.com

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HAWAII THE BIG ISLAND

ROBERT KILDOW

WASHINGTON SEATTLE MOIRA E. HOLLEY

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

VALIA Properties (949).673.0789 tim@valiaoc.com valiaoc.com

LA JOLLA MAXINE & MARTI GELLENS

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Mercer Vine 818.650.5327 info@mercervine.com mercervine.com

RANCHO SANTA FE DELORINE JACKSON

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 858.551.6630 maxine@gellens.com marti@gellens.com thegellens.com

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties 858.822.9694 Delorine@Delorinejackson.com delorinejackson.com

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Engel & Volkers (213).364.9815 sandra.miller@evusa.com sandramiller.evusa.com

Chernov Team (818).355.2461 dennis@chernovteam.com chernovteam.com

ENCINO/TARZANA DENNIS CHERNOV

HAWAII

Hualalai Realty 808.325.8500 rkildow@hualalairesort.com hualalairealty.com

The Wailea Group 808.870.2001 nancy@makenasales.com

MAUI

NANCY J. CALLAHAN

CENTRAL REGION

Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty 206.660.4787 moira@moirapresents.com moirapresents.com

L A K E TA H O E CALIFORNIA/NEVADA TRINKIE WATSON

Lake Tahoe Luxury Estates 530.582.0722 twatson@chaseinternational.com trinkiewatson.com

CENTRAL REGION COLORADO DENVER DOUGLAS D. KERBS

LIV | Sotheby’s International Realty 303.898.7818 dkerbs@livsothebysrealty.com douglaskerbs.com

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TROY GEORGE AND LUCY NOONAN

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TEXAS

LIV | Sotheby’s International Realty 970.333.0116 Knott@SothebysRealty.com ResideInSummit.com

HOUSTON

WALTER BERING

The George & Noonan Real Estate Group Office Phone number: (817).410.8769 Troy Phone number: (817).308.4170 troy@troygeorge.com Lucy Phone number: (817).913.3611 lucy@lucynoonan.com georgeandnoonan.com

TEXAS DALLAS

MIKE BRODIE

COLORADO

Engel & Völkers 435.640.7441 paul.benson@evusa.com evusa.com

CRESTED BUTTE

KILEY FLINT

Telluride Sotheby’s International Realty (970).729.1200 telluridebroker@aol.com SellingTelluride.com Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty (713).558.3232 walter.bering@sothebyshomes.com walterbering.com

Keller Williams Plano 972.599.7000 Mike@MikeBrodie.com mikebrodie.com

Benson Sotheby’s International Realty 970.349.6653 kiley.flint@sir.com kileyflint.com

SOUTHERN EAST COAST FLORIDA NAPLES

EMILY K. BUA & TADE BUA-BELL

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John R Wood Properties 239.659.6115, 239.595.0097 buabellgroup@JohnRWood.com buabellsellsnaples.com

F LO R I DA LONGBOAT KEY VENICE RINAT SIKDAR

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ALEXANDER GOLDSTEIN

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DANIEL MATUSIAK

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LARA SAHAKIAN

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NASHVILLE TENNESSEE

AMY JACKSON SMITH

Great Properties International 305.710.9664 brigitte@bnachtigall.com bnachtigallproperties.com

FLORIDA

Coldwell Banker Previews International (813).758.3443 jennifer@jenniferzales.com TampaBayLuxuryHomes.com

VERO BEACH

MATILDE SORENSEN

FLORIDA COCONUT GROVE CORAL GABLES

Action Realty of Sarasota 941.504.7618 Danielmatusiak1@gmail.com actionrealtyofsarasota.com

FLORIDA

EWM Realty International 305-960-2500 info@ewm.com www.ewm.com

BAL HARBOUR/AVENTURA

IVONN GOIHMAN

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G EO R G I A ATLANTA DEBRA JOHNSTON

Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Inc. 772.532.0010 MSorensen@SorensenRealEstate.com matildesorensen.com

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NORTHERN EAST COAST

Worth Properties, LLC. Business phone: 615.250.7880 Cell: 615.300.1025 Amy@amyjacksonsmith.com amyjacksonsmith.com

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MiLL Real Estate Business phone: 929.328.0096 Cell: 646.335.7995 Jermain.miller@millre.com millre.com

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NEW HAMPSHIRE LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE MICHAEL TRAVIS

MASSACHUSSETTS BOSTON & BROOKLINE OTIS & AHEARN

Compass 347.821.6220 alyssa.brody@compass.com compass.com/agents/nyc/ alyssa-brody

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FRANK D. ISOLDI

ILLINOIS

Bean Group Platinum Collection 603.303.2599 Michael@WaterfrontAgent.com WaterfrontAgent.com

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CO N N EC T I C U T

Otis & Ahearn Real Estate 888.249.7041 natasha.mahan@otisahearn.com otisahearn.com

GREENWICH BARBARA BROCK ZACCAGNINI

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 908.301.2038 Frankisoldi@gmail.com theisoldicollection.com

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (312).720.4505 JoanneSellsChicago@gmail.com joannesellschicago.com

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 203.249.1454 barbara.zaccagnini@cbmoves.com 4homesbybarbara.com

INTERNATIONAL CANADA

TORONTO, ONTARIO ELISE KALLES

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Harvey Kalles Real Estate 416.441.2888 ekalles@trebnet.com elisekalles.com

TURKS AND CAICOS

IAN HURDLE

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05/07/17 16:21

The LuxuryBEAT

BY ROSALIA CONNOLLY

Why is Legacy such an innovative move for the company?

One of the things that sets Louis XIII apart is the brand’s longstanding commitment to craftsmanship and mastery of time. Each decanter is the life achievement of generations of cellar masters. Legacy is an

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embodiment of the incredible history, bridging the past and the future.

Your current cellar master is the youngest the brand has ever had. Is

the ultimate expression of the mastery of time. It stands as the very definition of luxury lifestyle... a satisfaction so complete and without precedent that it demands to be savored and be rremembered.

his youth an asset?

Baptist Loiseau’s youthfulness brings a fresh perspective to our storied brand. For instance, as he works on projecting the brand into the next century, we are considering the impact that climate change could have on vineyards and, ultimately, on Louis XIII. Have you found it challenging for the brand to move into a digital age?

Social media was a major component of our strategy for 100 Years: The Movie You Will Never See [a film starring John Malkovich and directed

by Robert Rodriguez], an incredible, artistic, creative project, as it gave us the platform to share an inspirational work of art with people around the globe. A separate, but also strong, area of interest is e-retail, as it is an additional channel which makes our clients’ lives easier.

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What initiatives have you employed as CEO to keep modern relevance, while still managing to sustain the brand’s integrity?

Louis XIII has debuted a string of innovative activations, such as the production of 100 Years; a limited-edition masterpiece in collaboration with Hermès, Puiforcat and Saint-Louis called l’Odyssee d’un Roi, which was auctioned for charity; and the opening of the world’s firstever Louis XIII cognac boutique in Beijing.

LEAVING A LEGACY Louis XIII is launching an unprecedented new product that’s making a historical mark on the cognac industry

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shows to movie premieres, there is always a reason to celebrate. In a forward-thinking city like Los Angeles, where people are always searching for what’s new and what’s next, Louis XIII provides a chance to slow down, savor and appreciate the luxury of time, and think a century ahead.

OUIS XIII HAS BEEN AN INNOVATIVE, FORWARDthinking brand since its creation by Paul Emile Remy Martin in 1874—yet it is also one that is firmly rooted in history. Connecting this divide was a welcome challenge for

Philippe Farnier, the current chief executive officer of Rémy Cointreau USA and a member of the company’s global Executive Committee.

Using the knowledge he gleaned from previous positions at Yves Saint Laurent Beauté and Parfums Christian Dior, Farnier helped to conceive the company’s latest effort, Legacy—a unique limited-edition decanter, hand-signed by the four living cellar masters. Only 500 bottles will be released internationally, each accompanied by an etched plaque displaying its unique identification number. Here, Farnier discusses the evolution of the brand and how it plans on continuing to leave its mark on the spirits industry.

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Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world so, from award

PHOTOS COURTESY OF LOUIS XIII

HISTORY IN A BOX Louis XIII Legacy (right) is the first cognac of its kind to be hand-signed by four living cellar masters. The beautiful bottle is then packaged in this sleek case (above).

Why is the product perfect for the L.A. market?

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