WELL TRAVELED
FROM BELOVED SEASONAL RETREATS TO UNDER-THE-RADAR DISCOVERIES, OUR CONTRIBUTORS SHARE THE PLACES THAT CONTINUE TO EARN A PLACE ON THEIR SUMMER AGENDAS. KASIA / Cinque Terre “I first discovered Monterosso al Mare during a solo trip through Cinque Terre, and after meeting my future husband—a local—a year later, we’ve returned every August since 2009 […]
RARE GEM
A century-old waterfront property on one of the most coveted stretches of Miami is poised for a new owner and a new era. BY JEAN NAYAR When William and Mary Brickell began acquiring vast swaths of waterfront land in Miami in the early 1870s and shortly thereafter built a winter mansion for themselves […]
STATES OF LUXURY
AS PART OF OUR SUMMER TRAVEL ISSUE, WE JOURNEY THROUGH REMARKABLE RESIDENCES FROM BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES MARKETS IN CALIFORNIA, GEORGIA, AND, CONNECTICUT, EACH REFLECTING A DISTINCT VISION OF LUXURY, LIFESTYLE, AND PLACE. BY ANETTA NOWOSIELSKA TEXAS 6236 INDIAN CREEK DRIVE, FORT WORTH, TX OFFERED AT $14,500,000 In a state known for doing everything […]
A WORD ON A PLATE
From New York to Aspen to the Hamptons, Wayan has built a devoted following. Now, as Cédric Vongerichten expands his South Florida presence, he has found a city whose global outlook mirrors his own. BY ERIN MICHELLE NEWBERG For Chef Cédric Vongerichten and his wife and business partner, Ochi, Miami was never a […]
THE NEW VANGUARD
IN THE HIGH-VELOCITY LANDSCAPE OF SOUTH FLORIDA, FIVE DISTINCT ARCHITECTS OF LIFESTYLE ARE REDEFINING WHAT IT MEANS TO LIVE, LEAD, AND FLOURISH IN THE SUN. BY ERIN MICHELLE NEWBERG The Sonic Architect There is a specific kind of magic that happens when Louis B. Middleton sits behind a piano. Clad in a signature […]
THE FOUR-BEAT GAIT.
IN THE ROLLING EMERALD FIELDS OF IRELAND, THE ULTIMATE LUXURY ISN’T FOUND IN A SPA TREATMENT, BUT IN THE THUNDEROUS GALLOP TOWARD YOUR OWN WILDER SELF. BY ANETTA NOWOSIELSKA The Chinese zodiac, with its penchant for dramatics, has designated 2026 the Year of the Fire Horse. It is a classification that suggests a […]
Mindful Minimalism
REFLECTING A REVERENCE FOR ARTISANSHIP, WARMTH, AND PROPORTION, DESIGNER BRIGGS EDWARD SOLOMON TURNS A TRADITIONAL WATERFRONT DWELLING IN CORAL GABLES INTO A MEDITATIVE MODERN OASIS BY JEAN NAYAR PHOTOS BY DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN PHOTOGRAPHY Ask Briggs Edward Solomon what drives his approach to design, and he’s likely to respond with two words—beauty and balance. […]
BUILT TO LAST
FROM THE HAND-CARVED LIMESTONE OF A CORAL GABLES ESTATE TO THE ARCHITECTURAL DRAPE OF A SILK DRESS, WE EXAMINE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF TRUE LUXURY. PHOTOGRAPHY Nick Garcia FASHION DIRECTION Denisa Palsha STYLING ASSISTANT Andrea Di Tacchio
GABLES MASTERPIECE
There is no shortage of magnificent homes in Miami, but few resonate with the quiet power of 50 Casuarina Concourse in Gables Estates. Walking these grounds along the glistening water, one feels the substance of its legacy. This is a residence for a discerning eye—a testament to artistry where every detail has been honored. It […]
GILDED LIMBO
The secret world of freeports. BY RILEY KAMINER Somewhere, in a discreet, air-conditioned Eden, far removed from the vulgar clamor of the auction house or the tiresome, ever-prying lens of the media, resides a collection of treasures so exquisite it might make a Medici blush. You will find no trace of it on […]