Second Act

Hip-hop legend Rob Van Winkle, better known as Vanilla Ice, is a man of many talents. In the aftermath of his music career that defined the 1990s, Van Winkle funneled his unique genre of luster into a thriving home flipping business bolstered by TV shows on HGTV and DIY Networks. With “Vanilla Ice Open House” […]

Cause & Effect

A new exhibition at the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale reveals a master’s influence on Pop Art’s street prince. Although the fact that he emerged from the New York graffiti subculture of the 1980s may suggest a flippant attitude toward established institutions, artist Keith Haring didn’t take the study of his craft for granted. But, […]

Yacht to the Future

Losing out on zero sex appeal, the new generation of eco-conscious vessels are powerful and spicy.   Summer days bring on the promise of new adventures… longer days, warmer nights, and the ubiquitous rosé on ice. Of the many signs of the sunniest season, there reigns the quintessential experience of sea cruising. Whether looking to […]

Matters of Import

An Italian wine powerhouse with U.S. headquarters in Miami, Santa Margherita celebrates seven sparkling decades with one of its flagship wines. This is a story about business success. But since it is also a story about wine, it naturally begins with romance. In 1952, in Valdobbiadene, a gently hilly region north of Venice, Count Gaetano […]

Crown Affair

The Astronomic Souveraine watch is F.P. Journe’s most impressive horological achievement yet. I’ve always been a sucker for a beautiful crown. And in the world of crowns, F.P. Journe is in a league of its own. Case in point, the F.P. Journe Astronomic Souveraine, the most complex watch François-Paul has ever created, which we celebrated […]

NY Strong

There once was a time when Miami was glibly referred to as New York City’s sixth borough. Denoted as a sunny destination filled with visiting thrill-seekers from the North, this supporting role in the Big Apple’s orbit wasn’t exactly balanced. Alas, the events of the last two years have flipped the script on this complementary […]

The Power of the Dark Side

The Black Badge Ghost is the most technically advanced Rolls-Royce on the market. To get your hands on one, you have to embrace a new era of “post-opulence.”   Contrary to its moniker, the Black Badge Ghost doesn’t have to be black. In fact, it can be assembled in more than 44,000 colors available on […]

Oscar Worthy

A Renaissance man, fashion designer, and artist extraordinaire, Oscar Carvallo is a creator for all seasons. Oscar Carvallo’s creative talents have taken him from Caracas to Milan to Paris to Miami, where his studio continues to attract the most discerning of clients. For a designer who presents at the couture shows in Paris, his list […]

All in the Family

Principal designer from Taylor & Taylor creates a Zen-inspired family getaway in Key Largo that combines modern sensibility with ancient influences and a deep respect for nature.   Maximizing their connection with the outdoors has always been a priority for the owners of an expansive condo in Key Largo. So, when they purchased the four-bedroom […]

SURF SOARING

Lift Foils, the company behind the original electric hydrofoil, has released the new LIFT3 F, a line that introduces a proprietary fiberglass blend in two new sizes and features two battery choices, with the full range hitting 100 minutes of ride time. The result is the most stable and user-friendly eFoil made to date. “There’s […]