COVETING THE COVE

Surrounded by azure waters and white-sand beaches, this sensorial retreat is made for anyone looking to indulge in Bahamian splendor.    “Smell the sea and feel the sky, let your soul and spirit fly.” While Van Morrison’s vision of sailing “Into the Mystic” is poetically beautiful, he never could have imagined how truly captivating the […]

THE LEGACY PROJECT

Mercedes-Benz unveils the Maybach by Virgil Abloh, a limited edition of 150 that features a visionary take on automotive luxury worthy of its epithet.    It all started with a beloved fashion designer’s vision. “We wanted to display Virgil Abloh’s work in the manner that was originally planned with him [at the helm]: an immersive […]

FRENCH ACCENT

International design star Jean-Louis Deniot brings fresh luster and a dash of cinematic flair to a growing roster of private residences and new developments in South Florida.   Tracking Jean-Louis Deniot’s list of ongoing projects is a little like scanning a map of the world. Since founding his Paris-based architecture and interior design firm almost […]

TIME TREASURED

When an innovative Swiss watch maker set out to pay homage to an ancient civilization, it delivered big on a timeless treasure.   “Every company should have a laboratory where it’s doing the crazy stuff,” says Martin Frei, the chief designer and co-founder of Urwerk, one of the most innovative and design-forward watch companies in […]

THE GOOD HUNTER

A one-time Miami nightlife guru and a real estate developer, Michael Capponi has become an unlikely face of global altruism.   Speaking from a hotel room somewhere in Kyiv, Ukraine, Michael Capponi dismisses inquiries about his safety and focuses instead on overcoming the main threat to his ongoing humanitarian efforts in the war-raged country. “Bureaucracy […]

la moda ferrari

A refashioned lifestyle boutique by a luxury automaker races into Avenutra Mall.    Rossa Corsa. It is the lifeblood hue of Ferrari, which translates to “racing red,” the brand’s signature color. That shade, along with Gialloy Fly, or bright yellow, cover the walls of the new Ferrari Store at Aventura Mall. Stateside, it’s only the […]

HOT SHOTS

Derrick Thomas, founder of Miami Tech Runs, takes crypto to court… the basketball court.   Derrick Thomas has always been serious about basketball, recruited from his hometown of Harlem as a teenager to play hoops for a boarding school and then later at Drexel University. He counts NBA players among his friends and former roommates. […]

LIQUID ASSETS

With age comes wisdom, sure. But that’s nothing compared to what a little time does to single malt scotch. Seek out these newly released collectibles.   The basic formula for superb scotch whisky seems simple. Distill barley. Place it in wood vessels. Maybe more than one kind. Walk away. For a long time. Test the […]

SKINS IN THE GAME

Dressing your avatar in virtual luxury? Say what? This growing trend in the digital space is gaining momentum. Let’s check out what’s in store for your pixelated doppelgänger.   Instead of attending Miami Fashion Week in person, imagine sending your avatar dressed in cutting-edge fashion from the comfort of your computer. And still make heads […]

RAISING THE ROOF

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES EWM REALTY NOT ONLY HELPS WITH HOME BUYING BUT ALSO WITH HOME BUILDING.   Though luxury real estate has come to define Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty, its mission to help everyone find great housing has been at the core of its three-decade long relationship with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami. […]