GREEN GLAM
More than just a figure of striking beauty and impeccable style, Gabriella Smith embodies a visionary force. As the brilliant mind behind the Upcycle Project, this South Florida-based mother and wife is diligently working to safeguard our planet, one bag of recycled clothing at a time. BY ERIN MICHELLE NEWBERG Let’s be unequivocal: […]
ROOTED IN FLAVOR
In an industry obsessed with the next big thing, Nando Chang is proving that lasting success starts with love, legacy, and late nights on the line. WRITTEN BY: JEN KARETNICK You might expect Nando Chang, chef-partner at Itamae AO and collaborator at his sister Valerie’s restaurant, Maty’s, to be basking in pride these […]
RESIDENT ALIEN
Artist Bernadette Despujols chronicles the immigrant experience from a personal perspective. WRITTEN BY SEBASTIAN PHILLIPS As topics go, the themes of Miami-based artist Bernadette Despujols’ body of work couldn’t be timelier. The Venezuela native’s vivid imagery focuses on the emotional complexities of immigration and offers a glimpse into her lived experiences and those […]
RUNWAY LIVING
Inside Florida’s exclusive fly-in communities. BY RILEY KAMINER Welcome to the high-flying, sun-soaked world of South Florida’s fly-in, fly-out communities—where your driveway might just double as a runway, and your neighbor’s car collection is rivaled only by their fleet of private aircraft. Tucked away in the lush enclaves of Wellington, Jupiter, and beyond, […]
A-LIST RETREATS
Inside celebrity wellness escapes for body and mind. WRITTEN BY: LIANA LOZADA When the relentless demands of the spotlight finally recede, our most celebrated figures often seek refuge in rather exquisite, wellness-oriented establishments. It is in these havens that beauty routines are meticulously revived, the body finds a welcome equilibrium, and a deeper […]
CHASA-ING COMFORT
Supermodel, entrepreneur, and mom to three girls, Chanel Iman has traded the catwalk for a life of intentional living in her South Florida home. We caught up with the stunner between a work trip to Cannes and a family vacation in Africa to learn how her new lifestyle brand embodies her philosophy of comfort and […]
MARKET LEADS
In the ever-shifting sands of Miami Beach real estate, the enduring partnership of Esther Percal and Jason Zarco of The Percal Zarco Group offers a beacon of seasoned expertise and deeply rooted local insight. WRITTEN BY: RILEY KAMINERR For those who have long navigated the sun-drenched shores of Miami Beach, the name Esther […]
A TALE OF TWO CITIES
MIAMI’S QUIET REFINEMENT FINDS HOME AT EXCEPTIONAL AND NEW ADDRESSES. WRITTEN BY IZABELA CANELLE For years, Miami conjured a kaleidoscope of neon excess, an unblushing celebration of the audacious and the overt. But for those truly in the know, the city’s evolving pulse beats to a different rhythm. A new wave of development […]
THE V FACTOR
Louis Vuitton reimagines its iconic emblem in high jewelry. WRITTEN BY: ANETTA NOWOSIELSKA The Louis Vuitton “V” – a symbol as instantly recognizable as the maison’s celebrated monogram – has long whispered tales of travel and aspiration. Now, with the unveiling of eight new High Jewelry pieces within the Pure V collection, this […]
THE SAVORY SENSATION
Samuel Gorenstein, executive chef and co-founder of Abbale Telavivian Kitchen, shares his daily routine, encompassing his beloved family and his thriving Middle Eastern culinary empire that has redefined how Miami dines. WRITTEN BY ERIN MICHELLE NEWBURG 6:30 AM My day kicks off the moment one of my two kids wakes up. I cherish […]