MAT MAY 2026 FULL

ANDREA STARK

GIVING A VOICE TO THE VOICELESS

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Doing an OMO is my favorite part of the magazine because I can express how I feel about the people that grace our magazine covers. And amazingly, so many of the people that do are those who I’ve grown up with and they've gone on to be very special New Yorkers in the business, fashion and philanthropic fields.

Before I talk about Andrea Stark, I must give you the beginning of the Stark and Mann family relationship. John and Steven Stark went to camp With-A-Wind with me for many, many years. John was in my group, Steven was a little younger than us—but I was so close with them, and their parents were at my Bar Mitzvah. Our relationship got even stronger as I became Steven’s camp counselor one year. He was a great camper.

Eventually, as we grew up, my father and a small group of people built The Seawane Club, and their parents were founding members of that club, so naturally, John and Steven were there. John was a great athlete, and still is today. I remember when John had beaten me at the tennis finals at Seawane. Our friendship has remained through the years. Steven with his wife Candace, and John with Andrea—who I call Andy—our cover feature for this month.

Andy is someone who I am very proud of. Not only is she a wonderful woman, but she’s dedicated her whole life to her philanthropic endeavors, all while being a great wife, mom and grandparent.

The charities that she’s involved with, such as Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper, are remarkable and successful, way beyond words. I cannot deny her love for dogs that is predominant in her heart and which can be seen on our cover. But that’s half of the story—just wait until you read it.

I can go on about our long and storied history, but read the story. See and feel the pictures. It’s great, as is Andy and the entire Stark family.

And finally I want to wish a Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there.

“It is every man’s obligation to put back into the world at least the equivalent of what he takes out of it.”

― Albert Einstein

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EDITOR’S LETTER

Hello everyone!

Just when we thought April would bring some warmth, we were somewhat tricked, but we are hopeful for this May! After all, it's the month for Mother's Day.

There’s a lot of interesting events that have happened recently, from fashion showcases to a caviar-filled boating experience to an empowering creators’ event.

Let’s talk travel with a nice trip to Antigua, or a more local, but on the rise experience, with the privacy, clean air luxury and adventure Idaho has to offer.

And when we look at our small everyday habits, showering is one where we want to feel relaxed despite it being a few minutes or a whole process. A three-function spray selection that gives the desired feeling to its user is felt with Hansgrohe.

We also have photography for you to explore, from animals to architecture, views worth eyeing.

Speaking of architecture, I think you will find the new library at 1 Mayfair to be what you are hoping to have access to when it opens—a place so well thought out and exclusive that the cost alone is astonishing but sought out by many.

For our dear cover, we have Andrea Stark, whose philanthropic ways alone make her a gem to read about. Focused on both human and animal needs, she gives back with care and purpose.

We also feature the underrated rock star Yoshiki as a notable feature, and plastic surgeon, Dr. Benyamein, whose focus is primarily on aesthetics but focuses on a little bit of everything.

Lock in and read the varied pieces we have to offer in this issue—and all the others.

Enjoy! Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful women out there! Happy Mother's Day mom!

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PATRICIA ROBALINO DESIGNS RDK MELANOMA FOUNDATION EVENT at The Breakers Palm Beach

Patricia Robalino Designs was deeply honored to participate in the RDK Melanoma Foundation event at The Breakers Palm Beach, where fashion, philanthropy and timeless elegance converged in support of a meaningful cause.

Featured on the runway alongside Carolina Herrera, Patricia Robalino Designs brought its distinctive world of fine jewelry to an extraordinary presentation that celebrated both beauty and purpose.

The brand’s signature aesthetic is defined by exceptional craftsmanship, luminous gold and magnificent gemstones. Her timeless designs complemented the beauty of the runway, creating a seamless elegance between haute couture and high jewelry.

This collaboration reflects the power of style to inspire, unite and give back—marking a truly unforgettable moment for the brand.

“It was an extraordinary honor to present Patricia Robalino Designs on the runway alongside Carolina Herrera, in support of a cause that truly matters. I believe jewelry carries emotion—and being part of this moment made it profoundly meaningful.”

— PATRICIA ROBALINO

Cathy Federico and Patricia Robalino

Patricia Robalino and Wes Gordon

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PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

Robert Riva of Paramount Yachts welcomed guests aboard the stunning 80-foot power Sunreef luxury catamaran Fat Cat on March 25 during the Palm Beach International Boat Show for an exclusive caviar reception in support of Rescue Life. The event brought together over 50 guests in a meaningful celebration of philanthropy, style and community.

Highlights of the evening included a dedicated Altima Caviar station complemented by chilled shots of Truman Vodka, passed hors d’oeuvres by Le Bilboquet Market, curated selections from Wölffer Estate Vineyard, and Hamptons Palm Beach Fine Wine and Spirits. Guests enjoyed fashion pop-ups by Emilio Pucci and Joe Pacetti Precious Jewels, as well as a special gift courtesy of Lino Cosmetics.

Founded by Meg Weinberger, Rescue Life is dedicated to saving vulnerable animals through rescue, rehabilitation and placement in loving homes.

Maya Daswani, Taylor Materio and Julie Fasciani

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Janet Steinger and Michael Steinger

Lisa Russo and Geri Emmett

Ernest Printzen and Kristina Swindle

Bill Mulroy, Robert Riva and Bill Meyer

Alexis Salerno and Ilene Mayorca

Andrea Vernazza and Roxanne Schulman

Yana Schlessinger

FANFIX CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS OF EMPOWERING CREATORS Surpassing $250 Million in Total Payouts

Fanfix, the leading brand-safe creator monetization platform, announced a major milestone celebrating its fifth anniversary this past March. Since its launch in 2021, Fanfix has redefined the creator space with now more than 6.3 million users utilizing the platform's clean, non-explicit, subscriptionbased model.

Over the last five years, Fanfix has redefined the creator platform space, proving real value and revenue success by hitting a $250 million creator payout and anticipating hitting $300 million in the following months. This success and growth comes with an interactive fanbase where the platform has seen a 2 million percent increase in comments since 2021. As Fanfix scales, it continues to create significant wealth for its community with 38 creators already having earned more than $1 million on the platform.

Dylan Harari, Co-CEO of Fanfix, stated, “When I joined Fanfix, it was a team of four and about 10 creators on the platform. Over the past five years, we’ve paid out over $250 million, but what stands out are the creators behind that number. People who’ve been able to go all in, leave their 9-to-5 jobs, support their families and completely change their path. Today, thousands of creators are earning on Fanfix, and we’re focused on continuing to expand into more categories so even more creators, artists and businesses can build something real.”

Alternatively, to other monetization platforms, Fanfix offers a safe-for-work environment where Gen Z creators can push out exclusive content, including behindthe-scenes footage and vlogs, while building their tight-knit community of loyal followers.

The diversity of the creators ranges from actors and musicians to reality TV stars, athletes and more. In the recent years, Fanfix has had remarkable sign-on talent including Chanel West Coast, Grant Ellis, Sara Choi, Sebastian Melrose and more, with an exciting upcoming lineup slated for the remainder of 2026.

Kelly Strader, vice president of creator experience stated, “Having been with Fanfix since the early days, it’s been incredible to watch the platform grow from a new name in the creator economy to a recognized leader in the space. It’s been rewarding to contribute alongside the team in strengthening the creator relationships we’ve built, expanding brand awareness through experiential activations that leave a lasting impression and providing a safe space for creators to grow their personal brands and achieve real financial success.”

Fanfix is ever evolving and is continuing to grow in other massive markets to help creators expand in their personal ventures and brands. This significant growth is just the beginning and much more is to come.

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Kio Cyr and Beca Oliviera

Emmy Combs

Jeremiah Brown

Jaeden Gomez and Lars Gummer

Skilah Blue

Teala Dunn

ONE ART SPACE UNVEILED MICHAEL FREDO’S ‘THE MOONLIGHTERS’ EXHIBITION IN TRIBECA

Spotlighting Fredo’s Original Characters and Creative Vision

Michael Fredo’s “The Moonlighters” was celebrated at a VIP reception hosted by Tommy Hilfiger and Andy Hilfiger at Tribeca gallery, One Art Space. The exhibition offered art lovers an opportunity to step into the artist’s imaginative world of original characters, storytelling and sculptural design.

“Michael’s work has an incredible sense of imagination and personality—it’s expressive and uplifting,” said Tommy Hilfiger. “There’s a storytelling quality to ‘The Moonlighters’ that feels both nostalgic and fresh, and I love how it brings people into a creative world that sparks joy and connection.”

The showcase featured the presentation of the "Smile Collection," inspired by curator MaryAnn Giella McCulloh’s first encounter with Michael Fredo's whimsical, magical clay sculptures, which brought an immediate smile, inspiring the collection’s name.

Michael describes “The Moonlighters” project as a collection of unique characters shaped and sculpted from his own imagination while also emphasizing the storybook quality and personality driven universe in which they dwell. One of the unexpected highlights of the evening was Michael Fredo’s performance of his 1990s hit song, “Free.”

Notable attendees included: Michael Fredo, Tommy Hilfiger, Andy Hilfiger, MaryAnn Giella McCulloh, Mei Fung,Betsy Hilfiger, Ginny Hilfiger, Allison Fredo, Dean Fredo, Joe Fredo, Fern Mallis, Patrick McMullan, Tina Radizwil, Carmen D’Alessio, Nicky DiMaggio, Paul Schindler, Chloe Jane, Joey DJ Blaze, Marky Ramone, Marion Ramone, Al Diaz, Ryan McGuiness and William Quigley.

MaryAnn Giella McCulloh, Michael Fredo and Tommy Hilfiger

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Carmen D'Alessio

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Betsy Hilfiger and Michael Fredo

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Marky Ramone and Andy Hilfiger

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Michael Fredo and Fern Mallis

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Billy McCulloh, MaryAnn Giella McCulloh, Madison McCulloh, William McCulloh and Andrew McCulloh

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Photo courtesy of PMC/ Paul Bruinooge

Photo courtesy of PMC/ Paul Bruinooge

LITKOVSKA

SPRING-SUMMER 2026 “(DIS)CONNECTED”

Litkovska “(Dis)connected” is a meditation on the fragile balance between belonging and detachment, visibility and invisibility, silence and voice. It draws on the philosophy of art brut—works created outside the framework of “mainstream” culture. Their art, seemingly disconnected from the global agenda, carries a raw sincerity that often feels more deeply connected than what surrounds us.

This duality—connected and disconnected—came to life at the Paris Fashion Week presentation, where camouflage mesh, usually used to protect Ukrainian warriors, was reimagined in pink. Transformed into an installation, it became a symbol of strength, resilience and defiance. A material once meant to conceal was turned into a statement: bold, vulnerable and uncompromising, raising awareness of the ongoing fight for freedom.

Lilia Litkovska reflects on truth, individuality and authenticity, setting human depth against the rigidity of everyday life. The “fight,” she suggests, is not only on the battlefield but also within ourselves, in the choices we make to resist conformity and remain true to who we are.

The Spring-Summer 2026 collection builds on these ideas. Light, fluid textiles and embellishments—lace, silk and designer embroidery—are set against sculptural accessories, including hand-carved wooden flowers shaped into jewelry and tops. Staying true to the brand’s codes, tailoring is deconstructed: jackets are transformable, dresses unfold into multiple forms, seams remain visible, edges left unfinished. Denim appears alongside delicate fabrics, creating contrasts of weight and fragility. Each piece adapts to the wearer—transformative and versatile, with no single fixed direction.

The presentation here was accompanied by a live performance from Ukrainian cultural figures: musiciancomposer Yuri Khustochka and writer, singer and cultural ambassador Irena Karpa. Music and poetry intertwined to tell a story of resilience and longing, amplifying the collection’s exploration of human connection.

Beyond fashion, “(Dis)connected” reflects the world we inhabit and leaves us with a question: When we feel most detached, could it be the very moment we are closest to ourselves—and to one another?

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Nice and Snug

New mom picks

Snugghug Arm-Worn Nursing Cover Offers Breastfeeding Mothers Connection and Visibility

A fi rst-of-its-kind, arm-worn nursing cover designed for breastfeeding anywhere.

The Snugghug Nursing Cover introduces a revolutionary nursing cover that is centered on connection, visibility and presence. Designed to be worn on the arm rather than over the head or shoulders, the Snugghug offers a new kind of freedom—one that off ers mothers true visibility and a deeper sense of connection whether at home or out in public.

While mothers can nurse anywhere, Snugghug was created to support how those moments feel when gently cradling the baby on the forearm. Snugghug provides softness, privacy and support while keeping the whole baby in view. This arm-worn innovation allows mothers to maintain eye contact, respond to cues and move through public spaces with comfort and calm without the limitations of traditional covers that hide both mother and baby, and off ers focus in busy or distracting environments. The debut collection features soft recycled fabrics in timeless colors and folds compactly to fit in a purse or diaper bag. Ideal for nursing, feeding, comforting or soothing on the go, Snugghug is more than a cover, it’s a tool for connection, closeness and countless snuggles.

Snugghug is available at snugghug.com. Proudly made in the USA and crafted in partnership with women artisans, Snugghug represents a new standard in thoughtful, mother-centered design. From its unique silhouette to its subtle support, every detail is intended to nurture closeness and quiet confi dence through every season of early motherhood.

Research across maternal and infant health fields emphasizes the importance of visual engagement and closeness during feeding and soothing. According to a study by Cambridge University, making eye contact with an infant helps mothers and their babies’ brainwaves “get in sync” with each other—which is likely to support communication, learning and connection. Snugghug was intentionally designed to protect these moments of connection by preserving visibility where it matters most.

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1. Buttercup Baby Co.: Mayoral Girl Embroidered Dress Ecru | $64.99 | buttercupbabylv.com

2. Little Loungers: Mon Tresor Tiny Twirls Gift Set – Luxury Baby Girl Outfit in Rose Tan | $110 | littleloungers.com

3. Liore’e: Noble Nobleman Romper in Cream | $56 | lioree.com

4. Elegant Baby: Organic Cotton Pointelle Layette Three-piece Gift Set in Blue Safari Print | $58 | elegantbaby.com

5. Caprilina: The Marilyn Luxe Nursing Pajama Set in Chick Yellow Mini Stripe | $120 | caprilina.com

6. Wolf & Badger: Classic Laines Slippers With New Baby Boy Brooches in Cream | $108 | wolfandbadger.com

Ground Up: Kids Foot Locker Boys’ and Girls’ New Releases

Ground Up, a leading innovator in footwear design, is proud to announce the launch of the Disney x Ground Up Spring collection, exclusively available at Kids Foot Locker. This collection features fan-favorite characters for boys and girls with selections across Disney and Pixar’s “Cars,” and Disney’s Stitch styles.

With the buzz surrounding the Stitch fandom following 2025’s box-office success, and the evergreen fandom surrounding Lightning McQueen and all his friends, this collaboration comes at the perfect time to style kids in their fi rst-choice character picks. Both sneakers seamlessly integrate character-driven storytelling into every step.

The collection is defi ned by Ground Up’s commitment to merging storytelling with modern footwear technology. Both styles are built on a specialized athletic sole, providing superior grip and all-day comfort. To elevate the interactive experience, the “Cars” athletic sneaker features light-up technology that fl ashes with every step, evoking the energy of the racetrack. The Stitch and Angel sneaker captures the playful spirit of the beloved duo, utilizing sparkly and glittery bow details that catch the light, off ering bold, high-shine looks all spring long.

This exclusive launch reflects Ground Up’s strategic growth at the intersection of entertainment and fashion. By partnering with Disney and launching with Kids Foot Locker, these trend-setting styles reach young fans through a premier retailer known for curating products that refl ect cultural relevance and quality.

Available exclusively at Kids Foot Locker stores and online, ranging from $60 to $65. From boys toddler sizes 5 to 10 and girls preschool sizes 11 to 3.

Little Sleepies: Jungle Trio Button Down Shirt | $36 | littlesleepies.com

Appaman: Sports Jackets in Cabana Stripe | $115 | appaman.com

Armani: Core Identity Boy Cotton Crew-Neck T-shirt in Red | $45 | armani.com

Rylee + Cru: Layla Dress Nautical in Ivory | $48 | ryleeandcru.com

Mytheresa: Monnalisa x Disney Baby Embroidered Denim Skirt | $205 | mytheresa.com

Hanna Andersson: T-shirt and Shorts Set in Skateboarding on Pink | $59 | hannaandersson.com

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Boop

Bebe, the go-to destination for bold and glamorous fashion, announced its debut collaboration with the iconic Betty Boop. The Bebe x Betty Boop collection unites two cultural powerhouses known for their fearless attitude and unmistakable point of view.

Bebe has built a lasting legacy as a destination for confident, fashion-forward women who embrace bold silhouettes and statement-making style. Known for defining body-conscious dressing and glamorous day-to-night looks, the brand continues to evolve for a new generation seeking pieces that feel expressive, polished and undeniably confident. Now celebrating its 50th anniversary, Bebe is marking the milestone year through partnerships with iconic names that reflect its enduring influence in fashion and pop culture.

As Betty Boop experiences a major resurgence, fueled by the success of “Boop! The Musical” on Broadway and a new wave of fashion and lifestyle collaborations, her legacy as a symbol of modern femininity feels more relevant than ever. Beloved across generations, Betty Boop continues to captivate today’s consumer through nostalgia, pop culture relevance and a renewed embrace of individuality, fun and self-confidence.

The Bebe x Betty Boop capsule reimagines Betty’s instantly recognizable character through Bebe’s signature sophisticated, sultry lens. The unique product offering includes styles for confident nights out, flirty date-night silhouettes, iconic denim and logo basics, and soft, romantic sleepwear for nights in—each designed to feel expressive, feminine and effortlessly sexy. Bold newspaper graphics, lip prints and polka dots round out the collection.

“Betty Boop is one of the most enduring icons in pop culture and this partnership perfectly captures the confident, fun and timeless style both Bebe and Betty Boop represent,” said Joey Gabbay, CEO of Bluestar Alliance, Bebe’s parent company. “Reimagining Betty Boop’s iconography through Bebe’s fresh, fashion-forward lens allows us to celebrate her legacy in a way that feels modern, elevated and unapologetically glamorous for today’s consumer.”

Exclusively on bebe.com prices range from $36 to $149. For more information, visit bebe.com or follow Bebe on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

JUMBY BAY ISLAND:

Private Estates and Villas for the Holiday that Belongs to All of You

Just two miles off the coast of Antigua, Jumby Bay Island—Oetker Hotels’ private island retreat—offers a rare residential-style stay defined by privacy, generous space and the ease of fully serviced island living.

The private estates represent the most expansive accommodation on the island and are designed with multigenerational stays in mind. Dotted across the 300-acre Caribbean island sanctuary, most occupy a single level, with architecture that opens naturally to gardens, sea and one another—a configuration that allows grandparents, parents and children to move easily between shared spaces and quiet corners. The rhythm of each day is shaped by the household rather than a resort schedule.

Each estate stay is supported by a dedicated estate butler team and private chef, alongside the island’s hosted unlimited inclusions. Watersports, tennis, curated island activities, dining and access to the full range of island facilities are seamlessly incorporated, removing the need for planning and allowing families to focus entirely on time together.

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Among the newest private estates now available for bookings:

EVANGELINE (1,441 m² / 15,512 ft²) – One of the largest and most romantic properties, inspired by Longfellow's poem, is a beachfront sanctuary—an immaculate, palm-studded landscape embraced by the beautiful blue Caribbean.

BALA VISTA (1,155 m² / 12,436 ft²) – Offering 360-degree views and constant breezes, Bala Vista is a stunning modern private estate located at Jumby Bay Island's highest point. From tennis and bocce courts to a heated spa—every comfort awaits.

COCO BEACH (2,323 m² / 25,000 ft²) – A new beachfront estate where architecture doesn’t frame the ocean; it surrenders to it: floor-to-ceiling glass walls dissolve, 18-foot vaulted ceilings soar and a 75-foot infinity pool merges with sweeping Atlantic views. Private beaches offer sunrise views on one side and sunset on the other, alongside a rooftop deck and one of only two padel courts in Antigua.

For smaller gatherings—or those who prefer the cadence of a private villa to the scale of an estate—the Villas at Harbour Hills offer a more intimate expression of the same philosophy. Jabberwocky sits above Buckley Bay with three bedrooms, a heated pool and broad terraces designed for easy indoor–outdoor living, while Whispering Palms occupies a prime stretch of beachfront, recently redesigned with light Caribbean tones and contemporary interiors. Together with neighboring residences across the hillside, the villas can be combined to form a private compound of up to 18 bedrooms, with pools, golf carts and butler service throughout.

For more information visit oetkerhotels.com/hotels/jumby-bay-island

MOUNTAIN TOWNS ARE 2026’S LUXURY POWER MOVE

The Idaho Club is Redefining the Category

As affluent buyers increasingly trade urban settings for privacy, clean air and year-round adventure, America’s mountain towns are emerging as one of 2026’s most strategic luxury investments. From Montana to Idaho, high-net-worth homebuyers are prioritizing climate resilience, outdoor access and turnkey wellness infrastructure—not just square footage.

Meanwhile, wellness real estate continues its rapid ascent and is projected to approach $913 billion by 2028. Today’s luxury buyer is seeking longevity, performance optimization and community built around health span. One of the most compelling examples is unfolding in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. CDA National Reserve has completed a multimillion-dollar transformation into a fully integrated sporting and longevity-focused private club with already over 70% of memberships sold—and this May will unveil the Fairway Lodges, the community’s newest luxury real estate offering designed for turnkey mountain living.

Set on 1,000 acres within a protected nature preserve, CDA National Reserve blends adventure, advanced recovery and regenerative wellness.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

• Premier Longevity Membership in partnership with Clinic 5C (slated to open its Coeur d’Alene office in June), offering IV therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, stem-cell banking, custom health optimization plans, infrared sauna and red-light therapy

• A 20,000-square-foot clubhouse with a performance-driven food and beverage program that has eliminated seed oils in favor of antiinflammatory, longevity-minded nutrition

• The Outpost fitness and recreation complex with racquet sports, rock climbing, Scandinavian sauna and cold plunge

• The Reserve Lodge, with access to 5,500 acres of wilderness for sporting clays, archery, axe throwing and a Kid’s Survival Camp led by a former Navy SEAL

• The Lakehouse, featuring a floating waterpark, kayaking, wake surfing and private StanCraft cruises

Debuting this May are the new Fairway Lodges North, priced from $2.475 million, and Fairway Lodges South, priced from $2.175 million. Homesites for custom dream homes and additional mountain modern real estate are also available.

Fairway Lodges—the community’s newest luxury real estate offering—will welcome its first homeowners to the neighborhood. The Fairways Lodges are a limited collection of 24 threebedroom, 3.5-bathroom homes, ranging from 2,356 to 2,676 square feet, thoughtfully positioned along the 17th fairway of the Tom Weiskopfdesigned championship golf course. Crafted by Dzign Group Architecture with interiors by Morrison Interiors, the residences showcase contemporary mountain design, with expansive golf course and mountain views.

Both the Fairway Lodges North and Fairway Lodges South draw from a historic regional vernacular, pairing rich wood and stone that reflect the rugged terrain with a modern expression of structural steel, concrete and floorto-ceiling windows. Each home features an openconcept layout connecting the living and dining areas, anchored by a chef’s kitchen with an oversized stone island, top-of-the-line appliances and a generous walk-in pantry. Dual primary suites offer lofty ceilings, direct terrace access and en suite bathrooms with soaking tubs and walkin closets. Outdoors, trellis-covered living areas provide ample seating and dining space, creating a seamless extension of the home, while the Fairway Lodges South also includes a separate casita for added flexibility. Homeowners enjoy immediate access to the club’s world-class.

CDA National Reserve reflects a boader shift: mountain communities are no longer just seasonal escapes. With more than 70% of memberships already sold, CDA National Reserve continues to gain momentum as a next-generation private club rooted in regenerative wellness and immersive outdoor experiences. They’re becoming primary hubs for high-performing families seeking clean living, advanced health infrastructure and curated adventure built into daily life.

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FROM PRODIGY TO POWER Autumn de Forest Reconsidered

By Avalon Ashley Bellos

There is, perhaps, something inherently destabilizing about the word prodigy. Art history has a long memory for them—figures who arrive early, master quickly and disrupt expectation before most have even begun. Pablo Picasso demonstrated technical command in childhood that would shape an entire century.

Jean-Michel Basquiat emerged with a visual language that felt immediate and uncontainable. The pattern is familiar. Early brilliance invites attention, though it also invites doubt. What endures once the initial astonishment subsides?

Autumn de Forest has been navigating that question for most of her life.

Her origin carries the kind of clarity that often defines these narratives. At 5, she stepped into a space of making, almost intuitively, producing work that startled even those closest to her with its depth of feeling and compositional awareness. By 7, she was winning recognition. By 8, she was commanding auctions with a velocity that would give even established artists pause. The response was immediate. Labels followed with equal speed: genius, phenomenon, prodigy.

"What matters now is not how quickly she arrived though how deliberately she has continued."

— AVALON ASHLEY BELLOS

What matters now is not how quickly she arrived though how deliberately she has continued.

Her exhibition on May 21 at Park West Gallery offers a compelling view into that continuation. The work no longer carries the urgency of proving itself. It holds something quieter, more assured, more intellectually engaged. The aesthetic has evolved into a space that feels

increasingly cerebral, at times even provocative in its willingness to complicate its own language.

Early influences remain visible, though they have shifted in their function. References to Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Georgia O’Keeffe and Jackson Pollock no longer read as homage. They operate more as structural underpinnings, absorbed into a practice that now moves with greater independence. There is a growing interest in psychology, in dream states and in the layered nature of perception itself. The canvas becomes less declarative and more investigative.

Her technical approach reinforces that shift.

Methods such as “pull painting,” in which pigment is drawn across the surface with a wire, and “wind painting,” which introduces air as an active compositional force, reveal an artist still committed to experimentation though with increased precision . Gesture remains important, though it is now tempered by control. Abstraction and figuration intersect in ways that feel intentional rather than exploratory. The work resists resolution, choosing instead to remain open.

Narrative continues to play a central role, though it has deepened. De Forest often begins with an abstract foundation, allowing

the image to emerge gradually until it aligns with a conceptual framework. The internal space she describes as her “White Room” suggests a disciplined interiority, a place where intuition and structure meet. The result is work that invites engagement without offering immediate clarity.

There is a noticeable shift from spectacle to substance. The early fascination with prodigy has given way to a more sustained consideration of the work itself. It asks more. It lingers longer. It introduces a level of complexity that feels earned rather than imposed.

That trajectory places her in a more demanding category. Not simply an artist who began early though one who has continued with intention. One who has moved beyond the expectations of early brilliance into a practice that remains active, evolving and increasingly self-defined.

Her exhibition at Park West Gallery does not read as a culmination. It reads as a continuation of something still very much in progress.

The rise persists though it has taken on a different form. It has deepened into something far more compelling.

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Photos courtesy of Autumn Deforest Studio

‘The Journey’

by Artist Chuck Connelly Arrives in NEW YORK CITY

Salomon Arts Gallery presented a retrospective of paintings, drawings and documentary footage celebrating the late artist’s singular vision.

Salomon Arts Gallery presented “The Journey” by Chuck Connelly (1955–2025), A Neo Expressionist Retrospective, curated by Adrienne Connelly this past March, offering New York audiences an opportunity to revisit the life, work and lasting impact of one of the most distinctive painters associated with the Neo Expressionist movement.

Bringing together paintings, drawings and documentary footage, “The Journey” looks at Connelly’s career through the lens of both artistic ambition and personal reckoning. According to the gallery, the exhibition explores themes of turmoil, transformation and triumph, underscoring the redemptive power of creativity in the face of adversity. The presentation positions Connelly not only as a formidable painter but as a figure whose work continues to resonate for its emotional charge, layered imagery and refusal to conform.

Born in Pittsburgh in 1955, Connelly graduated from the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia in 1977 and later emerged as a notable force in the New York art world of the 1980s. His expressive, often theatrical paintings, earned recognition alongside a generation of artists that included Julian Schnabel and JeanMichel Basquiat. Over the course of his career, Connelly’s work was collected by major institutions, while his story also drew broader cultural attention through Martin Scorsese’s “New York Stories,” in which Nick Nolte portrayed a character based on him, and through documentary films examining both his art and complicated path.

Nolte portrayed a character based on of visual art and documentary context, experience the scale of Connelly’s vision

At Salomon Arts Gallery, “The Journey” promised to reintroduce Chuck Connelly to longtime admirers and new audiences alike, framing his legacy through the force of the work itself. With its combination of visual art and documentary context, the exhibition offered a rare chance to experience the scale of Connelly’s vision and the depth of a career that remained uncompromising to the end.

“Self Portrait” by Chuck Connelly

“Last Dinner on Noah's Ark” by Chuck Connelly

Photos courtesy of Marriott International, Michael Kleinberg, JW Marriott Essex House New York

“Joy Ride” by Chuck Connelly

“The Wizard of Oz” by Chuck Connelly

Caudwell Appoints Heywood Hill to Curate the Private Library at

1 MAYFAIR

INSPIRED BY THE ROSSI LIBRARY OF EMPRESS CATHERINE THE GREAT

Ultra-prime developer Caudwell has appointed Heywood Hill, which has assembled libraries all over the world, to curate the spectacular private library at 1 Mayfair, inspired by the Rossi library of Empress Catherine the Great, creating the finest reading room within a luxury residential development in London.

1 Mayfair is the new £2 billion (Gross Domestic Value) residential address, designed and developed by Caudwell to be the foremost residential scheme in London, providing 24 principal residences, five pied-à-terre and stately home-inspired entertaining halls and lounges designed around a central garden. Amenities include a health spa featuring a 20-metre (65 foot) swimming pool, gym and treatment rooms, basement parking, and 24hour security and valet parking. With property management, concierge and exceptional hotel-style services by Dorchester Collection, there is a mark of distinction for the world’s most remarkable hotels and residences including The Dorchester.

Overlooking the central garden, the beautiful private library at 1 Mayfair has been designed by world renowned Paris-based American-Chilean designer Juan Pablo (J.P.) Molyneux, of the legendary J.P. Molyneux Studio, using the famed mahogany panelled library by Carlo Rossi in the Pavlovsk Palace as design inspiration.

The Palladian style Pavlovsk Palace was commissioned in 1780 by Empress Catherine the Great with the library designed and built by Italian architect Carlo Rossi in 1822-1824—with furniture crafted by renowned St. Petersburg furniture maker V. Bobkov—and is considered to be one of the foremost libraries in European civilization, housing one of the largest private Romanov book collections in St. Petersburg.

The library at 1 Mayfair will provide residents with a refined atmospheric space in which to read and entertain. French windows, with an ornamental

balcony, will provide views onto the garden below with red marble pilasters that have gilding and Louis XVI style wallsconces with the Romanov double headed eagle complementing the bespoke library joinery which was created by master ensemblier in the tradition of 18th and 19th Century boiseries. The mahogany wall panels will feature wonderful hand engraved architectural panels inspired by those Raphael created for the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican.

The parquet flooring of the library is inspired by French palace design with a unique finish in the style of the library flooring at the Pavlovsk Palace. The parquet will be overlaid with a bespoke design central rug from Aubusson whose pattern continues the colors of the library with the detailing reflecting the gardens outside.

The library will be dressed with beautiful furniture and objets d’art inspired by the Rossi library, including handcrafted George II Rococo style armchairs, a conference table, a wood-marquetry games table with a central chessboard pattern, a Catherine the Great ceramic chess-set, Italianate vases, an oval library table with handcrafted marble marquetry top and carved Italian style mahogany chairs.

The 1 Mayfair library will have a feature fireplace with a mirror above the mantel, the mirror doubling as a cinema screen for entertainment or business meetings. Behind the paneling is a hidden pantry which will allow the team from The Dorchester to service the library with refreshments when it is used for dining and receptions.

To bring the new library at 1 Mayfair to life, renowned Mayfair bookshop and leading purveyor of bespoke private libraries, Heywood Hill has been appointed by Caudwell to carefully curate and fill the library with a bespoke collection of relevant, beautiful and interesting books.

Celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2026, Heywood Hill—since 1936— has curated libraries all over the world. Under the auspices of The Duke of Devonshire and overseen by Bookseller-in-Chief Nicholas Dunne, Heywood Hill—the official bookseller and library stockist to HLM Queen Elizabeth II and the Curzon Street shop, on the doorstep of 1 Mayfair—has received acclaim from Vogue, The New York Times and The Economist.

The library at 1 Mayfair will display over 1,000 books which will be carefully researched and curated by the Libraries team at Heywood Hill, led by Zoe Dickey, head of libraries. It will provide a general reading library filled with a wide range of subjects and authors covering history, biography, great literature, contemporary fiction, travel, nature writing, and art and design.

There will also be a special London section, providing residents and visitors to 1 Mayfair with books on the UK capital’s history, from the Romans to the present day biographies, memoirs and novels set in London alongside wonderful local books about Mayfair and its rich heritage.

John Caudwell, founder of Caudwell said, “Throughout history libraries such as those of Aristotle, Alexandria, Pavlovsk, Congress and the Bodleian have been places of learning, contemplation and interaction. The private library at 1 Mayfair is an extremely special reading room and we needed a world-renowned specialist to help curate its content. We chose Heywood Hill who are renowned amongst bibliophiles over decades for their ability to locate special books and curate libraries for passionate readers and the literary curious alike.”

1 Mayfair is scheduled for completion in Q1 2027, and in 2026 the main sales phase will start when the first dressed residence is unveiled, allowing buyers to experience the true magnificence of 1 Mayfair. Prices for the residences at 1 Mayfair are estimated to start at £35,000,000.

1 Mayfair Presentation Suite by appointment only. For further information contact Caudwell by telephone: +44 (0)203 875 6235; email: christian. horner@caudwell.com or visit: 1mayfair.com

Nicky Dunne and John Caudwell

Photos courtesy of Caudwell

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MICHAEL LIMAN

From the weathered cobblestones of the Meatpacking District to the harbor’s windswept edge where the Statue of Liberty stands as a solitary silhouette against the sky, the city reveals itself in a crisp, monochrome raw, refined and unmistakably New York. Here, birds sweep across a brooding sky as industrial brick meets polished glass in layered contrast, capturing the neighborhood’s grit and its present-day polish in a single frame. Downtown’s energy flickers through a dance of light and shadow, while on the Upper East Side, EAT brings a softer rhythm, coffee in hand, conversations caught mid-stride and the everyday sharpened into a moment. Across town on the West Side, the bold façade of Lincoln Center pulses with cultural gravity. Just beyond the Midtown rush, the spires of St. Patrick’s Cathedral rise defiantly against the grid of modern towers. It is a study in constant contrast and character, a city that never stops composing itself.

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MICHAEL LIMAN is a New York–based street photographer and visual storyteller whose work captures the layered, ever-evolving spirit of urban life. A multiple Honorable Mention recipient at the Paris International Street Photo Awards (2025) for “Girl on Orchard,” “The Band” and “Space Man,” Liman explores what

he calls “settings within settings” moments, where people, architecture and time converge to reveal the quiet rhythms and hidden narratives of the city. Born in Brooklyn and raised on Long Island, he works in both film and digital, in color and black-and-white, with a focus on place, memory and the passage of time. His first project, “The Sands of Summer,” documents the vibrant yet fleeting life of Atlantic Beach, New York, capturing the warmth, nostalgia and human rituals of the summer season. This early work laid the foundation for Liman’s enduring interest in place, memory and the passage of time.

His acclaimed book, “NYC Streets,” is a portrait of Manhattan as a living, breathing organism, always changing yet timeless, filled with countless untold stories. From crowded intersections to forgotten corners, Liman’s photographs highlight the interplay between presence and memory, documenting how the smallest gestures and interactions shape the city’s collective identity.

Liman contributes monthly to Mann About Town, a leading lifestyle magazine where he presents ongoing visual narratives of New York City. He is also developing additional long-term projects: one centered on Coney Island, exploring themes of transformation and continuity within Brooklyn’s iconic seaside landscape, another set in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, where Liman turns his lens toward the vast American landscape, examining the relationship between natural beauty, solitude and the human impulse to explore and preserve.

With more than 45 years in the television and motion picture industry, Liman brings a cinematic sensibility to his still photography, combining narrative insight with technical precision. Beyond his work behind the camera, he is an avid collector of Leica cameras and lenses as well as Hasselblad and Rolleiflex systems, drawing inspiration from the enduring craftsmanship and history of photographic design.

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Hay...is for horses. Jill Lotenberg’s Brooklynraised pop, when leaving their Electchester apartment would say, “I’m going to see a man about a horse.” Needless to say, Jill wished for a horse every birthday, but her dad would joke, “We don’t have a garage, where are we going to park a horse?” This never quenched Lotenberg’s craving to be around the powerful creatures that represent freedom, power and gateways to other lands, those with long, flowing manes.

One of Lotenberg’s first assignments for Forbes as a staff photojournalist was to photograph barns painted with rock ’n’ roll album cover art type murals near Peapack and Gladstone, New Jersey. An artist had toured Lotenberg around an expansive farm and as she was snapping different points of view, a friendly horse walked over to greet her. No matter where she pointed her camera and telephoto lens, this horse was interested and followed. The curious beast kept nickering and nuzzling Lotenberg, walking in front of her shots, distracting, then demanding her full attention. Relentless, and realizing this horse would not be denied horsing around, she ducked down into her camera bag, quickly switched to a wide-angle lens, then captured one of her most favorite and iconic images—the velvet muzzled horse, smiling ear-to-ear with hay jutting out of his mouth, right into her face. Lotenberg was kneeling in a backbend, laughing hysterically, giving in to his whims and whinnies, that ultimately landing her into the hay.

No matter the subject, capturing this magical, happy feeling while being quick on her feet is what drives Jillphotography.

Based in the tri-state area and available beyond, Lotenberg is currently booking Portrait, Architectural and Event assignments. Ready to elevate your next pet project? She’s prepared to bring her signature style—and a bit of that thundering magic—aimed toward you.

Jill@jillphotography.com. @fotoho

Photos courtesy of Jill Lotenberg/Jillphotography

MAY IS SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Pediatrician Who Invented Breakthrough SPF Ingredient Talks Building SPF Habits Young and What Parents Need to Know!

In groups with heavy sun exposure, like golfers, outdoor workers and military veterans, the odds of developing skin cancer can easily reach one in four or higher over a lifetime. We developed what we truly believe is the best sunscreen on the planet—high-performance, broad-spectrum, non greasy, quick-drying, water resistant, high performance protection built for real life, and a joy to use because the SPF of a sunscreen you don’t use is exactly zero.

— DR. MARK MITCHNICK

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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and with skin cancer remaining the most common cancer in the U.S., affecting 1 in 5 Americans by age 70, it’s never been more important to start sun protection early. Despite widespread awareness, daily SPF use is still inconsistent. Building strong sunscreen habits in childhood is key! Helping parents normalize daily SPF from a young age can set the foundation for lifelong protection and significantly reduce the risk of UV-related damage over time.

Here to shed more light on the subject is Dr. Mark Mitchnick, founder of Burnd, the high performance skincare and SPF brand. A scientist and entrepreneur, Mitchnick is the inventor of transparent zinc oxide (Z-Cote), the breakthrough that transformed mineral sunscreens from thick and chalky to wearable and globally adopted. But he’s also a parent. Mitchnick didn’t just launch another sunscreen brand, he set out to create the best sunscreen on the planet and one that he could trust for his own family.

Over a three-decade career spanning pediatrics, complex drug delivery systems, global health innovation and FDAsubmitted technologies, he founded Particle Sciences, one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical formulation and current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) manufacturing labs. He also served as chief science officer developing the first and only woman-controlled HIV prevention technology now used across Africa.

But Burnd didn’t begin in a lab, it began at home. As a pediatrician, Mitchnick saw children and their parents repeatedly using products that simply didn’t work— sometimes because the SPF was off but mostly because they felt so horrible that they were just not used properly. Burnd SPF 41 offers broad-spectrum protection and is water-resistant for up to 80 minutes, designed to keep up with active, everyday use. It dries clear, won’t run into your eyes, and delivers a non-greasy finish. Free of parabens and fragrance, it’s dermatologist recommended and developed by a team of a pediatrician, dermatologist and dermatopathologist, making it a trusted choice for all ages.

With increasing online chatter claiming sunscreen is “toxic” or causes cancer, their perspective is especially relevant right now as families prepare for summer and try to separate fact from fiction.

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Andrea Stark Giving a Voice to the Voiceless

BY JEREMY MURPHY

Andrea Stark

Photo courtesy of Andrew Werner

hilanthropist Andrea Stark, who resides in both Manhattan and Palm Beach, is passionate about giving back. She chairs countless philanthropic luncheons and designer showhouses, designs gala tables, while also being deeply involved with animal rescue and adoption. Her calendar reads like a cross-section of causes that define modern America: women’s cancer research and awareness, social services and animal rescue. But for Stark, the work is neither social nor strategic. It is inherited.

“I learned this from my mom,” she said. “My parents were not wealthy. I was the first one to go to college in my family. But my mother did whatever she could.”

Even without financial means, Stark’s mother was the leader of the local Brownie and Girl Scout troops, organized community efforts and taught her daughter that generosity was not tied to income.

My parents always said, ‘We did not have the same opportunities as you have. It’s so important to give back to your community.’ I always felt that way. And I taught my children that way. “

— ANDREA STARK

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John Stark, Andrea Stark and Ashley Stark

Photo courtesy of PMC

John and Andrea Stark

Photo courtesy of Andrea Stark

Honoring Those Who Came Before: The Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Today, Stark chairs and supports an array of organizations, each reflecting a deeply personal conviction. She has been involved for over two decades at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, helping lead its annual Spirit of Achievement Luncheon. The event honors global female leaders spanning interests in medicine, science, philanthropy, entrepreneurship and the arts while raising critical funds for biomedical research. “We’ve honored so many women over 20 years,” Stark said, citing figures ranging from Senator Barbara Boxer to Hillary Clinton, and most recently designer Bobbi Brown and philanthropist Lauren Bush. “Highlighting women and women of achievement is so important, inspiring the next generation of young girls.” einsteinmed.edu

Protecting Those Who Come After: Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper

Women’s health advocacy runs through nearly all her work. Stark has long supported breast cancer awareness initiatives and speaks candidly about friends who have gone through the breast cancer journey. “Young girls now are getting diagnosed in their early 40s,” she said. “One in eight women will be diagnosed. It’s important to get the message out there. Don’t be afraid. Take charge of your own health. Don’t be afraid to get a mammogram. It’s worse not to do anything. Women are afraid of hearing the answer. But we have to bring that message to them—that we are warriors and there are many support groups.”

Stark’s mission also extends to Palm Beach-based Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper, which funds ovarian cancer research, supports patients in financial need through the Jacquie Liggett Angel Fund and promotes early detection and education. Stark has chaired this women’s luncheon for years. “The same thing with ovarian cancer as breast cancer,” she said. “Women don’t want to go to their doctors. They don’t want to know. But early detection saves lives.” ovariancancerpbc.org

Bringing Her Creative Flair to Charity: Lenox Hill Neighborhood House and Holiday House

In New York, Stark is deeply committed to Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, the historic social service organization that provides education, housing support, food programs and healthcare access to vulnerable New Yorkers. For over 20 years, Stark has designed tables for the Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Gala, channeling her love of aesthetics into service. lenoxhill.org

Stark has also chaired Holiday House, which benefits the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, designing showhouses and tabletops in the Hamptons and Palm Beach. The design-driven nonprofit was founded by Iris Dankner, herself a breast cancer survivor. “If I can draw attention to anything, that’s my mantra,” she said. holidayhousenyc.com

Tri County Animal Rescue

Saving All Souls, Big or Small

But if there is one cause that ignites her most, it is animal rescue and adoption.

“Adopt, don’t shop. With over 3 million dogs being euthanized every year, my major passion is animal rescue,” Stark said, referring to her work with Tri County Animal Rescue, a 100 percent no-kill shelter serving Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. “Never before have our shelters been so overwhelmed with dogs that are not wanted. Dumped, abandoned, abused.” tricountyanimalrescue.org

I had for children who couldn’t speak for themselves,

Stark’s commitment to animals did not emerge in isolation. Before devoting so much of her life to rescue work, she spent nine years working in pediatrics at Roosevelt St. Luke’s Hospital in New York. The through line is obvious. “The same love and advocacy I had for children who couldn’t speak for themselves, I transferred to saving animals who also don’t have a voice,” she said. For Stark, both callings come from the same instinct: to protect the vulnerable and fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.

of Goldsmith with enormous admiration, crediting her

That instinct has found one of its strongest expressions through Tri County Animal Rescue, founded by Suzi Goldsmith. Since 1996, the shelter has saved more than 89,000 dogs, many of them pulled from horrific conditions, abandoned homes, overcrowded facilities and high-kill shelters just before euthanasia. Stark speaks of Goldsmith with enormous admiration, crediting her with building not just a shelter but a sanctuary. She also points to the organization’s willingness to work with other rescue groups, including Big Dog Ranch Rescue and Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, to respond to emergencies ranging from hoarding situations to natural disasters.

in front of you. It also means confronting the systems that keep producing cruelty. One of her most urgent

For Stark, rescue has to go beyond saving the animal in front of you. It also means confronting the systems that keep producing cruelty. One of her most urgent causes is the push for an animal abuse registry, first in Florida and ultimately nationwide. Modeled after existing offender registries, the proposal would publicly identify convicted animal abusers and prevent them from adopting, buying or otherwise gaining access to animals again. Stark believes such a measure is long overdue. “These abusers don’t stop,” she said. “They move, they adopt again and they do it all over.”

The Andrea and John Stark Free Veterinary Fund for Those in Need

Her advocacy also reflects a practical understanding of why animals wind up at risk in the first place. Together with her husband, John, Stark established the Andrea and John Stark Free Veterinary Fund for Those in Need at Tri County Animal Rescue. The goal is simple: keep pets in loving homes when financial hardship is the only thing standing in the way. Veterinary care, food and basic supplies can mean the difference between stability and surrender. In Stark’s view, prevention is as important as rescue.

Champion Platt, Jayne Chase, Andrea Stark and Iris Dankner

Photo courtesy of Annie Watt

Andrea Stark, Stephen Jacoby, Melissa Ceriale and Lorraine Malasky

Photo courtesy of Jason Torres

Christine Baranski and Andrea Stark

Photo courtesy of Capeheart

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Michele Herbert and Andrea Stark

Photo courtesy of PMC

Sia, Andrea and Daria Stark

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Stark believes abuse has worsened in an increasingly angry society. “It’s gotten worse. We’ve never seen anything like this before.” She follows and admires activists like Joey Tuccio, Paul Mueller and the Kris Kelly Foundation on Instagram—people who expose animal cruelty and help push abusers toward accountability. Through their social media, they have saved countless animals. Stark also praises Lee Asher, who created the Asher House sanctuary in Oregon to rescue, rehabilitate and offer a lifelong home to animals in need.

Stark is not simply helping individual animals, though she has done that for years. She is trying to change the culture around them, pressing people to see rescue animals not as damaged but as failed by humans and deserving of a second chance. For Stark, giving voice to the voiceless means more than compassion. It means action, protection and refusing to look away.

‘Save a Soul’

Stark, among others, strives to transform the high-kill shelter system. She is planning a New York event called “Save a Soul” to save dogs from euthanasia and get them adopted, inspired by her admiration for youth activist Sir Darius Brown, who makes bow ties for shelter dogs to make them more attractive for adoption. Brown, who grew up in an underprivileged area, is now studying at Morehouse College through the Bill Gates Scholarship and has been spotlighted by ABC on National Hero Day and People magazine as a top teen entrepreneur. Brown represents the kind of creativity and heart Stark believes can move people from sympathy to action. The event will center around community, culture and giving, possibly featuring soul food prepared by Brown’s family. “Why don’t others create ‘Save a Soul’?” she asked.

In a world that is losing its compassion and becoming increasingly divided, Stark returns to the lesson she learned as a child in a family without excess:

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Give back, and you will have such good karma. Redirect things in your life to helping others. Give a voice to the voiceless.

— ANDREA STARK

It

is not a slogan for her. It is a mandate and her mantra.

Andrea Stark

Photo courtesy of Capeheart

Andrea Stark and Sir Darius Brown Photo courtesy of Capeheart

Kiwami

The Return of Chef Xin Cao’s Omakase

Kiwami, opened in June 2024, is a Japanese omakase restaurant nestled along the Brooklyn Bridge Park waterfront in Dumbo. The serene, Zen-inspired space offers a welcome escape from the relentless pace of New York City. As owner Mond Wu explained,

“New York moves fast, but Kiwami was created to feel like a pause; a small, intimate omakase sanctuary where guests can slow down and savor the present moment.”

Wu set out to create an original experience, his interpretation of a New York–style Japanese omakase. He is now reimagining the intimate 8-seat omakase counter by bringing on Executive Sushi Chef Xin Cao (formerly of Kanoyama, BONDST, and Chef-owner of Unique Omakase), whose creativity, refined presentation and dedication to exceptional ingredients have made him a standout in the cityʼs omakase scene. Together, they bring this vision to life at Kiwami Omakase.

A 20-year industry veteran, Chef Caoʼs distinct perspective and deep love for sushi trace back to his beginnings at age 16, when he apprenticed under Chef Nobu-San at Kanoyama. There, he rose through the ranks and was part of the team when the restaurant earned a Michelin star. He later became head sushi chef at BONDST before opening his own East Village restaurant, Unique Omakase.

Kiwamiʼs mission is to create a progressive, seasonal tasting menu that blends timehonored Japanese traditions with modern creativity, delivering dishes that surprise while honoring the purity of each ingredient. Chef Cao brings a deeply personal touch to every course. “My cuisine is shaped by the places I explored and enjoyed, from New York to Japan, and everywhere in between. Every dish is rooted in Japanese tradition but alive with global inspiration.” His style is both refreshingly original and vibrantly expressive, resulting in a dining experience that captures the dynamic spirit of New York while remaining firmly rooted in Japanese sensibility.

The 18-course tasting menu begins with imaginative starters, each showcasing unexpected and artful flavor pairings. The Ikura Tartare arrives first: a delicate springroll tartlet filled with sweet potato purée and topped with a generous layer of salmon roe, saltwater uni and shiso flower. Next is the Kanpachi, thin slices of smoked amberjack brightened with yuzu and lime zest, served in an aromatic yuzu sauce alongside a tomato marinated in plum. The Kisu, or Japanese whiting, is lightly fried and presented in a dark wood tray, accompanied by yuzu salt, fresh lime and a proprietary tempura sauce with grated radish. Following are Hokkaido Kegani and Shirako Chawanmushi, a silky steamed egg custard layered with slices of hairy crab and cod milt, and Unagi, skewered barbecue eel enhanced with shaved foie gras. The final starter, Ankimo, features steamed monkfish liver topped with pickled cucumber and wasabi, finished with a vibrant shiso sauce.

The nigiri progression, made with a proprietary blend of three short-grain rices and vinegar, showcases prime seasonal selections, flown in from Japanʼs Toyosu Market. Highlights may include Aji (horse mackerel) brushed with soy and ginger, Botan Ebi (sweet shrimp) accented with truffle salt and lemon, Nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch), often called the “Wagyu of the Sea,” smoked with Binchotan charcoal, and a weekaged Chu-Toro (medium-fat tuna belly). Additional offerings may be a Hokkaido Uni (sea urchin) handroll wrapped in crisp nori, Kinmedai (golden eye snapper) with yuzu and wasabi, Isaki (grunt fish), Kamasu (barracuda) paired with black

Executive Sushi Chef Xin Cao

truffle, Shima Aji (striped jack) and an Akami (lean tuna) handroll layered with soymarinated lean tuna and shiso. Marinated ginger accompanies all nigiri courses, cleansing the palate between each bite.

The progression is followed by Kinki Soupy, a comforting Channel Rockfish broth that aids digestion.

The meal concludes with a rotating dessert option, like Hojicha Crème Brûlée, made by the in-house dessert chef, paired with green tea.

Kiwami serves a selection of wine, sake and beer, along with curated cocktails by the owner, Wu.

There is also a 20-seat sushiya seating section where guests can order à la carte menu.

The dining room, designed by Core Interior Group, centers around a natural, palewood 8-seat sushi counter framed by Japanese Sawara and Canadian Maple slats, and a softly backlit circular backdrop that becomes more dramatic as evening falls. A wooden bonsai tree sculpture at the entrance evokes serenity and harmony amid the surrounding bustling cityscape. From the sushi counter, diners can enjoy sweeping sunset views of where the East River meets the Hudson.

Kiwami is easily reached via the Pier 6 Ferry, offering a picturesque arrival framed by the iconic skyline of New York Cityʼs Financial District.

141 Bridge Park Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11201

omakase.kiwaminyc.com (929) 236-5360 @kiwami.nyc

Sushiya: Daily, 3:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Omakase: Wednesday – Sunday, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Sushi Counter: 8, $238 per person

Total Capacity: 28

Owner Mond Wu

CLASSIC MEETS CONTEMPORARY AT BOURBON STEAK NEW YORK

BY MERILEE KERN, MBA

Prestige has a way of announcing itself long before a menu is opened. Along Central Park South, setting and history do much of the talking, amplified by the presence of the JW Marriott Essex House. When Chef Michael Mina’s name enters the equation, assumptions settle in quickly. Refinement feels assured. Control seems inevitable. Steak appears poised to lead the experience. What reveals itself instead, once seated at Bourbon Steak New York, is a dining experience that unfolds with greater range, intentionality and surprise than its surroundings initially suggest.

This is not a restaurant that relies on a single strength. Bourbon Steak New York begins with the framework of a classic American steakhouse, then deliberately widens the lens. Tradition is present, but it never confines the experience. The restaurant feels confident enough to allow multiple elements to share the spotlight without competing for attention. Beef matters. Seafood matters. Technique matters. Hospitality matters. The result is a dining experience that feels layered rather than linear.

The setting establishes this immediately. Housed within the historic JW Marriott Essex House, the restaurant carries an inherent sense of glamour tied to the building’s legacy. Art Deco inspired design elements reflect the structure’s 1930s heritage through a modern lens. Mixed metals, fire kiln ceramic tiles, rich rust tones and patinated finishes create depth and visual interest. Greenery rises beneath vaulted ceilings and gathers under skylights, softening the room and lending warmth. The atmosphere evokes Old New York energy while remaining inviting rather than imposing.

and in New York that sentiment feels grounded rather than conceptual. The menu operates around three guiding pillars: product, technique and presentation. Each course reinforces these principles. Premium beef and seafood anchor the menu. Seasonal ingredients from local purveyors shape its edges. Presentation adds ceremony without drifting into excess.

One of the most unexpected expressions of this philosophy appears in the seafood program. While Bourbon Steak is widely known for steak, the kitchen treats fish with equal reverence. The Market Fish menu allows guests to select both the fish and its preparation. Each dish is finished over an open wood fired flame and presented tableside. This restrained theatrical moment reinforces the care behind the cooking and underscores that seafood here is not an alternative or afterthought. It stands as one of the restaurant’s defining strengths and reflects Chef Mina’s long standing reputation for elevating seafood with precision.

Tableside presentations shape the rhythm of the meal. These moments serve hospitality rather than spectacle. Michael Mina’s Tuna Tartare is mixed tableside and served with toasted brioche, inviting guests into the process. Seafood and caviar carts introduce a sense of ceremony and choice. The Lobster Pot Pie arrives with intention, anchoring the table with quiet drama. Desserts such as Valrhona cocoa nib chocolate fondue and the Tower of Warm Beignets bring warmth and movement to the close of the meal. Each interaction transforms service into storytelling.

Chef Michael Mina has described Bourbon Steak as his love letter to the American steakhouse,

Photos courtesy of Marriott International, Michael Kleinberg, JW

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Before the first order is placed, the Duck Fat Fries establish the restaurant’s tone. They arrive instead of bread service. Complimentary. Seasoned with pastrami spice, herb and garlic, and truffle. Crisp on the outside and fluffy within, they balance indulgence with familiarity. Their accompanying sauces nod to Americana, delicatessen flavors and steakhouse nostalgia. Their arrival signals generosity and a sense of play that carries throughout the evening.

During my visit, the menu revealed its range with clarity. The Lobster Roll reimagines a familiar idea through a more luxurious lens. Pristine lobster is gently poached to preserve sweetness, then tossed in warm spicy garlic butter. Caviar adds salinity and polish. The dish feels indulgent without excess, rooted firmly in balance rather than opulence.

Cavatelli Cacio e Pepe draws from Italian tradition while remaining grounded in steakhouse comfort. Pecorino coats the pasta. Cracked peppercorns add bite and structure. The option to add white truffle allows diners to tailor the dish to the moment, reinforcing the menu’s flexibility and sense of personalization.

Black Truffle Mac and Cheese Gratinée delivers nostalgia elevated through technique. A blend of premium cheeses is baked until the top caramelizes and turns golden. Black truffle introduces an earthy aromatic note that transforms a deeply familiar dish into something more refined without losing its emotional pull.

The Center Cut Filet Mignon reflects the restaurant’s commitment to precision. Like all of the meats, it is butter poached to maximize flavor and tenderness, then paired with classic accompaniments such as Béarnaise, horseradish crusts or truffle butter. Guests are invited to customize their plate, reinforcing the idea that luxury here is personal rather than prescriptive.

Sides are treated with intention. Crispy Brussels Sprouts arrive balanced by caramel vinaigrette and pomegranate seeds. Onion Soup Gratin offers deep umami through caramelized onions, black truffle, four cheeses and garlic baguette. Each dish carries weight without crowding the table.

Dessert closes the experience with restraint. Brûléed Cheesecake pairs richness with lemon curd for brightness, finishing the meal cleanly and thoughtfully.

Sourcing underpins every decision. For beef, the team tested more than 50 cuts before arriving at a final selection that includes American, Australian and Japanese Wagyu, such as bone in Wagyu New York Strip and A5 Striploin from Hokkaido. Seafood sourcing reflects the same rigor, with shellfish and caviar selected daily. Seasonal produce comes from local farmers and purveyors whenever possible.

Bourbon Steak New York does not chase novelty. It sharpens fundamentals. It respects steakhouse tradition while allowing it to breathe. What lingers is a feeling of abundance, generosity and choice, an experience that meets guests where they are and expands expectations just enough to stay memorable.

“Clothes are not going to change the world. The women who wear them will.” - Grace Kelly

H.O.W. – Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper, a Palm Beach–based nonprofit dedicated to ovarian cancer awareness, early detection, and patient support, invites you to make an impact.

We are seeking donations of new or gently worn designer dresses and outfits to support women facing ovarian cancer. Your donated pieces will be thoughtfully curated and offered at a special price during:

Second Life – Couture for a Cause

Thursday, October 15 | 6 – 9 PM

The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach

An evening where luxury fashion is reimagined.

Special Guest

Internationally recognized designer

Ramy Brook

whose collection will be featured during the evening’s runway show.

Proceeds benefit H.O.W.’s Glenda M. Wright Angel Fund, providing critical financial assistance to local women bravely battling ovarian cancer.

All donations are tax-deductible, and areceipt will be provided.

To donate, purchase tickets, or learn more, please contact: Jennifer McGrath

Jennifer@howflorida.org | 561-262-634

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Hansgrohe Launches

Raindance Alive

Bringing Its Most Popular Spray Experiences Together for the First Time

Hansgrohe debuted Raindance Alive, a major innovation in showering that unites the brand’s most beloved spray experiences in a single product for the first time. Customers who have long identified with either Team PowderRain or Team RainAir can now enjoy both in one shower without having to choose during the purchasing process.

For years, PowderRain has been celebrated for its soft, enveloping microdroplets that create a cocoon-like moment ideal for relaxation and selfcare. RainAir has earned equal devotion for its full, rich droplets that reconnect the user with the feeling of a natural rain shower. Raindance Alive brings these signature sensations together in one product, giving customers the freedom to shift between the experiences.

The new overhead shower launches with a clean, minimalist aesthetic supported by Hansgrohe’s Shytec design, which conceals the spray nozzles beneath a sleek anodized aluminum cover. The cover can be removed without tools for effortless cleaning, while QuickClean technology ensures long-term performance. The overhead shower ships in PowderRain but can be switched to Rain with a simple mechanism on the back.

Raindance Alive also introduces a redesigned handshower that features both PowderRain and RainAir for the first time. A three-function spray selection makes it easy to toggle between PowerRain, RainAir and Massage, giving homeowners a broad range of personalized experiences. The new handshower incorporates the same Shytec design and tool-free removable cover, paired with a generous five-inch spray face for full coverage.

Raindance Alive arrives with a refined, flat design language, universal fit for standard connections, and a premium presence at an accessible price point.

Customers can choose from four stocked finishes that include Brushed Bronze, Matte Black, Brushed Nickel and Chrome. The collection offers both round and soft-square overhead shower shapes as well as available two-function overhead shower options for added versatility.

With Raindance Alive, Hansgrohe brings its most iconic spray sensations together for the first time, creating a new level of personalization and elevating the daily shower into an experience that adapts effortlessly to the user.

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1. Kitsch, Mother’s Day Box (Wet/Dry Brush, Leave-In Conditioner, Shower Cap in Cherry Print, Hair Towel in Cherry Print, Amber Shores Hair Perfume, Shea Butter Body Wash Bar, Coconut Oil Mask, Wide Twist Headbands in Rosewood and LED Compact Mirror Keychain), $161, mykitsch.com 2. Dr.Jart+, Cryo Sorbet Icy Facial Mask to Visibly Depuff (4g/0.14oz. & 40g/1.41oz.), $26 , drjart.com 3. Noon & Moon, Rosy Dawn Jade Mosaic Vase (Small), $318, noonandmoon.com 4. Coach, Tabby Shoulder Bag 20 ( Polished Pebble Leather/Brass/Maple), $350, coach.com 5. Alice and Olivia, Lucy Mini Shirt Dress (Sunset Grove), $495, bloomingdales. com 6. Boden, Occasion Short Linen Dress (White Embroidery), $270, us.boden.com 7. Artipoppe, Zeitgeist Denim Light, $470, shop. artipoppe.com 8. Little English, Crochet Cardigan (Boy Lab), $84, littleenglish.com 9. Ralph Lauren, Striped Cotton Footed Coverall (Paisley Pink Multi), $39.50, ralphlauren.com

BEHIND THE LENS

By R. Couri Hay

‘ Cats: The Jellicle Ball’

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Sydney James Harcourt

Whoopi Goldberg was one of the judges at “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” at the Broadhurst Theatre on the Great White Way. “The View” star was seen singing and dancing throughout the revamped Andrew Lloyd Webber classic that is set in the Queer Ballroom culture of Harlem in the ’70s and ’80s, where voguing was invented. Madonna famously appropriated it and made it popular in the ’90s. After the performance, Whoopi stayed on to meet the performers, including Sydney James Harcourt, who plays Rum Tum Tugger, the show’s sexy male lead. Harcourt told me, “The moment she saw me, she lit up and said, ‘There’s my guy.’” She went on to speak passionately about how impactful the show is, specifically calling out how powerful it is to see Black and queer talent centered on a Broadway stage in the way it was done. She described the show as a “revolution,” and said she believes “it’s going to fundamentally shift what kinds of stories get told on Broadway moving forward.” Harcourt, an original cast member of “Hamilton,” who played Philip Schuyler and later Aaron Burr, said Whoopi went on to compare the experience to seeing “Hamilton” for the first time and how that moment “broke barriers and expanded opportunities for so many artists of color and from all walks of life.” Whoopi then remembered that Harcourt had performed “Wait for It” from “Hamilton” for her at a benefit for We’ve Got Friends, a charity for children with autism. Go see this joyous show! catsthejellicleball.com

Arthur Aidala’s Power Hour

Arthur Aidala celebrated 1,000 episodes of his radio show, “The Power Hour,” with a live broadcast from Times Square. The lawyer started on AM970 The Answer/WNYM four years ago, broadcasting five nights a week. “Sometimes it’s a little exhausting after a day in court, but it’s a lot of fun,” Aidala said. “It’s as New York as New York can get. I’m trying to make it different from other media.” Among his guests on the 1000th episode were Megyn Kelly, Geraldo Rivera, Rosanna Scotto, Lawrence Taylor and Carol Alt. The two-hour event was broadcasted live at USA Brooklyn Delicatessen on West 43rd Street. aidalalaw.com

Nancy Davis’ Race to Erase MS

Nancy Davis has battled multiple sclerosis for 34 years and, despite the odds, is healthy and thriving. Currently, Davis is organizing the Race to Erase MS 2026 Gala on June 5 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. “I was told I’d be lucky if I could hold a TV remote,” Davis said. The doomsayers were wrong. “Not only can I walk, I got a black belt in karate.” Selma Blair, Jamie Lynn Siegler and Christina Applegate are dealing with the disease that is being fought with 25 different drugs. Davis’ charity has raised $57 million with plenty of help. Last year’s gala was attended by Robin Thicke, Chad King, Ashley Benson, Kathy Hilton, Kelly Osbourne, and Tommy and Dee Hilfiger. erasems.org

Whoopi Goldberg and Sydney James Harcourt Photo courtesy of Suarfotos

Arthur Aidala and Megyn Kelly Photo courtesy of Arthur Aidala

Ashley Benson and Nancy Davis Photo courtesy of Nancy Davis

Chad King and Ian Axel Photo courtesy of PMC

SOCIAL SAFARI

Southampton Arts Center

The Story of America: 1776-2026

Starting Memorial Day weekend, the Southampton Arts Center will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a thought-provoking exhibition, titled “The Story of America: 1776-2026, A Celebration of Freedom and Independence.” The show will feature rare political campaign memorabilia from the Museum of Democracy’s Wright Family Collection that brings each era of our country’s history to life. The artifacts, including the American flag flown at George Washington’s inauguration, a Kellogg’s Cornflakes cereal box promoting voting in the 1952 presidential campaign, President George H. W. Bush and Barbara Bush Americana slippers and Richard Nixon’s toothpaste-stained bathrobe from the White House, give us a glimpse into the lives of America’s trailblazers. The show will run through July 18th. On June 27th, the center will also host their Whimsy Summer Kick-Off Party. This year’s party has a salsa theme and will feature the Latin band, Maria Raquel Quintet as well as trained dancers who will bring guests onto the floor for a night of dancing and laughter in celebration of human expression and creativity. The night honors filmmaker Lana Jokel with the Community Leader Award. For tickets and more information, go to southamptonartscenter.org

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“F1,” starring Brad Pitt, Damson Idris and Javier Bardem, won the Oscar for “Best Sound.” The Miami Grand Prix, which recently brought more than 275,000 spectators to the Miami International Autodrome, has drawn fans from Timothée Chalamet, Gordon Ramsay and DJ Khaled to boxer Evander Holyfield and Baltimore Ravens’ running back Derrick Henry. Across the ocean, this year’s Time100 honoree and rock star, Yoshiki, who has shared the stage with the Jonas brothers, Josh Groban, Ellie Goulding, Bono and Will.i.am, performed his country’s National Anthem at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix. Next up for Yoshiki is Walt Disney’s Concert Hall for two nights on July 16 and 17. yoshiki.net

Jean Shafiroff Throws a Palm Beach Soirée

Ray Kelly, the former NY Police Commissioner of 14 years, was the guest of honor at philanthropist Jean Shafiroff’s lunch for The New York Women’s Foundation at Café Boulud in Palm Beach. Other guests included Kelly’s wife, Veronica, Ava Roosevelt, Ramona Singer, Pamela O’Connor and wealth manager Martin Shafiroff. jeanshafiroff.com

Jean Shafiroff and Ray Kelly

Photo courtesy of Capeheart

Yoshiki

Photo courtesy of PMC

Bush Slippers Photo courtesy of SAC

Lana Jokel

Photo courtesy of PMC

Sparkling THEATRICS

BY MICHÈLE GERBER KLEIN

Commissioned by playwright Gabriel Astruc, designed by the Perret brothers and completed in 1913, Théâtre des Champs-Élysées was Paris' first Art Deco building. Debussy, Fauré and Saint-Saëns all premiered works there, as did Sergei Diaghilev’s famous Ballet Russes. Today, Théâtre des Champs-Élysées is considered a jewel in the crown of the “City of Light,” and was recently honored in New York by Marifé Hernández during an elegant evening for its director, Baptiste Charroing. Fellow celebrants included Ariane Batterberry, John M. Beck, Veronique Bich, Jacques Bouhet, Pachara Bunnag, Jean-Marc Daillance, Peter Kimmelman, William P. Lauder, Ketty Maisonrouge, Dominique Senequier and Elizabeth Stribling among others.

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Judith Pisar and Chris Bloquert

Marifé Hernandez and Bruce Horten

Julia Neugebauer, Bruce Horten, Domitille Marchal Lemoine, Grace Capobianco and Grigoriy Arutyunyan

Baptiste Charroing

Dr. Benyamein: A Leading PRESERVE Specialist

By Jeremy Murphy

Photos courtesy of Dr. Benyamein

Dr. Paige Benyamein knew early that she wanted to be a surgeon. “I’ve wanted to be a doctor and specifically a surgeon since I was about 8,” she said. That certainty only deepened over time, eventually guiding her into plastic surgery, a field that allowed her to combine precision, creativity and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.

Now based in Orange County, California, Benyamein practices at South Coast Plastic Surgery, where she works alongside the surgeon who founded the practice. Her work is centered predominantly on aesthetics, with a broad range of procedures spanning the face, breast and body.

“My practice is primarily aesthetics, and I focus on kind of everything,” she explained. “About 70% of my practice is breast and body. So I do a lot of mommy makeovers, all the breast surgery, tummy, body contouring after weight loss, liposuction, and then about 30%, facelifts, brow lifts, upper eyelid lifts.”

That breadth is one of the things she loves most about the specialty. Plastic surgery, for Benyamein, offers a rare kind of range, both technically and artistically. “It’s really fun to be able to operate from head to toe and use your creativity,” she said.

“It’s

fun to improve quality of life,” she said.

That perspective remains central to the way she approaches patient care. While plastic surgery is sometimes discussed in purely cosmetic terms, Benyamein sees her work through a broader lens, one tied to confidence, comfort and everyday happiness. “They’re very, very life-changing surgeries,” she said, “which affect people’s overall everyday happiness. So it’s great to be a part of that.”

She is also paying close attention to how patient interests are evolving. Increasingly, she said, many patients are seeking results that feel softer, more natural and more in harmony with their existing anatomy. “A lot of patients are moving more towards a natural look, preserving your own tissue,” she said.

One area she finds particularly exciting right now is a newer, minimally invasive breast augmentation technique called “Preserve.” Benyamein believes it reflects a broader need for innovation in breast surgery and may help address some of the concerns that have long shaped the conversation around implants.

Dr. Benyamein

“Every case is a little bit different, not just run of the mill doing the same thing every day. I like that variety.”

Her path into the field was also shaped by something deeply personal. As a teenager, she shadowed a plastic surgeon and witnessed her mother’s breast reconstruction surgery, an experience that stayed with her. In medical school, she explored different disciplines but ultimately returned to plastic surgery because it felt like the right fit. It offered not only variety and challenge but also the chance to improve lives in a direct and visible way

“We’ve been really overdue for some advancements in technology and breast surgery specifically,” said Benyamein. “Breast implants have had a bad reputation in some ways because of the complications that patients can get from them. And so this new technique and new devices are great for combating that so we can give better outcomes to our patients.”

Benyamein is especially interested in seeing how those innovations develop. “It’ll be interesting to see as we get further along in the coming years if we’re able to expand those utilities to even breast revision surgery,” she said.

At the same time, Benyamein is seeing strong demand for body contouring procedures, particularly among women seeking mommy makeovers and patients who have experienced major weight loss. With the growing use of GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Tirzepatide, more patients are coming in after dramatic transformations and looking for help addressing excess skin.

“We’re getting a lot of patients who’ve lost quite a bit of weight and now have all that extra skin,” she said. “So they come in for a breast lift, tummy tuck, arm lift and thigh lift.”

Even as her practice grows, Benyamein is thoughtful about where she may want to focus in the future. For now, she is keeping her scope broad, but she acknowledges that breast-and-tummy work may eventually become even more central to her identity as a surgeon. “I love my mommy makeover patients,” she said. “I’ll never give that up.”

Outside the operating room, Benyamein’s life is full. She and her husband are raising two young children, a 3-year-old son and a 10-month-old daughter, and much of her free time is devoted to family. “When I’m not working, I’m definitely spending time with my family,” she said. “My husband and I are both very active, we do CrossFit. I like to lift weights and exercise. We have hiking backpacks for the kids. We throw them on our backs and go on hikes.”

That balance of ambition, discipline and compassion defines both her personal and professional life. For Benyamein, plastic surgery is not simply about changing appearances. It is about helping patients feel more like themselves, confident, comfortable and ready to move through the world with greater ease.

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YOSHIKI

Rock star, Creative Renaissance Man, Time 100 Member

By Bennett Marcus

courtesy of Yoshiki

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“Yoshiki Hayashi is the most famous person you’ve never heard of,” reads the opening to his profile in Time magazine as one of its 2025 100 most influential people. That is the perfect way to describe this renowned musician who is something of a renaissance man: a rock musician, classical musician, composer, songwriter, record producer, fashion designer, winemaker, film director and philanthropist.

Leader of two rock bands, X Japan and The Last Rockstars, Yoshiki is Japan’s biggest rock star, with X Japan having sold over 30 million albums and singles, and sold out the colossal 55,000seat Tokyo Dome a record-breaking 18 times. He even composed the music for the Emperor of Japan’s 10th anniversary ceremony, the World Expo and the theme song for the Golden Globe Awards.

A true artist in every endeavor

The surprising thing about Yoshiki’s ventures in such diverse fields is that they are not just celebrity vanity projects; they are taken seriously in their respective industries. His line of kimonos was included in an exhibit on this style of dress at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. In April 2025, Yoshiki was quoted in an expansive New York Times article about the global influence of Japanese fashion.

Fifteen years ago, when someone approached Yoshiki about creating his own wine brand, he was determined to take it seriously. He went to Napa to meet with the Mondavi family, and then spent five years experimenting to determine the

brand’s direction. “I just didn't give up and I kept doing it,” he said. “About 10 years ago we hit on the right direction and started focusing, and that's been actually pretty successful.”

As for fashion, his family had a kimono business, and he grew up watching his father create them from scratch, dyeing and cutting the fabrics. “So I experienced everything before my father died, every single step, how those fashion lines were made. It's not flashy, it's a lot of work.” When he started doing his own kimonos as well as his more recent fashion line, Maison Yoshiki Paris, he was involved in every single step, from choosing material to the cut to the style. “I'm very handson,” he said.

With music, Yoshiki was a child prodigy who began learning classical piano at age four and then began playing drums at 10 years old, after losing his father to suicide. “I was very sad and angry, so I started playing drums. So that's how my rock and roll side emerged.”

When I ask Yoshiki how he defines himself considering his many fields of endeavor, he replied, “I’m an artist, simply focused on creating a masterpiece, no matter the form the art takes.”

Stan Lee comic character

About 15 years ago at his charity’s fundraising dinner, Stan Lee was seated next to Yoshiki. Yoshiki recalled, “I didn’t know who he was at that time, he didn’t know who I was. I asked him what he does. He said, ‘I make superheros.’ He asked me what I do. I said, ‘I'm a rock star.’

At that moment he said, ‘Why don't we create something together?’ So we started creating that Blood Red Dragon character and comic book together.”

Philanthropy

Yoshiki founded the Yoshiki Foundation America in 2010, originally to provide support for children in unfortunate circumstances, but the scope of his philanthropy quickly expanded after a huge earthquake hit Japan in 2011. “I decided to support victims. Since then, I decided to support whoever needs help in the world because I want to use my influence to do something good,” said Yoshiki. He now announces to whom his foundation has donated to in the hope that his fans will follow suit and increase aid. Recent causes have ranged from environmental issues to victims of the Ukraine war, hurricanes, the Hualien earthquake in Taiwan and the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.

What’s Next?

After joining the Jonas brothers’ “Greetings From Your Hometown Tour” performance at Barclays Center this past fall, Yoshiki delivered a first-ofits-kind arrangement of the Japanese National Anthem at the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship Aramco Japanese Grand Prix for more than 200,000 spectators in the Suzuka Circuit and fans watching from more than 180 countries and regions worldwide.

The Formula 1 performance serves as the ultimate prelude to Yoshiki’s highly anticipated concert series, “Yoshiki Classical 2026: Awakening Eve,” which recently took place on April 3–5 at the Tokyo Garden Theater, and two exclusive nights at The Music Center’s Walt Disney Concert Hall on July 16 and 17 are to come. These shows kick off chapter one of his 2026 world tour.

“Following my third surgery and an extensive period of recovery, I am looking forward to delivering my full sound to the world,” said Yoshiki.

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Photo courtesy of Joel Marasigan

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