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. […]

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 […]