POP ADVOCATE

How Jewel’s star power is making a difference.   Singer/songwriter Jewel has made a name for herself as a musical pioneer, exploring the worlds of folk, pop, country, and blues. The four-time Grammy nominee has sold over 30 million albums to date, including her wildly successful multi-platinum debut, Pieces Of You. Fast forward to last […]

DRESS CODE

Two entrepreneurial sport pros give pickleball the lifestyle brand its legacy deserves.   Although 2023 was certainly the year that pickleball found its groove as the fastest-growing sport in America, this hybrid of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong dates back to a lazy summer day in 1965 in Bainbridge Island, near Seattle, Washington. On that quiet […]

A GEM OF A BOOK

A stunning look at Cartier’s commitment to the extraordinary.   Cartier’s iconic panther remains in mid-stride and the jeweler’s arrays of multicolored gemstones still assume precise geometric patterns that evoke views through kaleidoscopes. Ever since Louis Cartier and his brothers established the brand back in the early twentieth century, the company’s artisans have continued to […]

POWER CHASERS

The Ocean Cup is bringing in top-tier talents.   Move over the scenically gorgeous 7-Mile Bridge. This April the most memorable and fastest way to travel between Sand Key Lighthouse and Marathon may be on water. The Ocean Cup is once again challenging all powerboat enthusiasts to a race between the two points in an […]

FRESH START

Designer Jackie Armour crafted all-new interiors with a traditional touch on a riverfront site for a growing family that has occupied it for generations.   The location of the decades-old home of an empty-nester couple on the Loxahatchee River in Jupiter, Florida was ideal. But the dwelling itself had outlived its usefulness. So after talking […]

LONDON IS CALLING

A charmer of a hotel in the Capital of Cool is an address worth knowing.   If, on the off chance, you find yourself walking up and down the sumptuous and winding staircase of Chelsea Townhouse Hotel, located in one of London’s elite neighborhoods, instead of taking a minuscule and quite wobbly elevator that services […]

LONDON IS CALLING

A charmer of a hotel in the Capital of Cool is an address worth knowing.   If, on the off chance, you find yourself walking up and down the sumptuous and winding staircase of Chelsea Townhouse Hotel, located in one of London’s elite neighborhoods, instead of taking a minuscule and quite wobbly elevator that services […]

THE HITMAKER

How Pharrell Williams turned Louis Vuitton’s Menswear into a best-seller. Initially a luggage brand with travel at its core, Louis Vuitton has risen to the top of the menswear luxury market since the appointment of Pharrell Williams, a renowned producer and performer, to its helm. This accomplishment wasn’t built merely on his following that includes […]

THE HITMAKER

How Pharrell Williams turned Louis Vuitton’s Menswear into a best-seller. Initially a luggage brand with travel at its core, Louis Vuitton has risen to the top of the menswear luxury market since the appointment of Pharrell Williams, a renowned producer and performer, to its helm. This accomplishment wasn’t built merely on his following that includes […]

THE GOLDEN BOY

The Piaget Polo makes a stylish comeback.   The sun-drenched streets of Miami have long held a reputation for bold fashion and unapologetic luxury. In the 1980s, few watches embodied this spirit more than the Piaget Polo. With its audacious gold design, integrated bracelet, and undeniable presence, it wasn’t just a timepiece; it was a […]