Filmmakers Rebecca and Josh Tickell, along with music royalty, Julian Lennon, have worked tirelessly to produce the film, Kiss the Ground, an important documentary that premiered on Netflix September 22nd. The film could not come at a better time, when our planet and the living beings that inhabit it are in need of healing on a grand scale. This film takes a close look at our earth’s most powerful unsung hero, our soil. We quite literally cannot live without it. Julian Lennon, the first-born son of late Beatles legend John Lennon and his late first wife, Cynthia Powell Lennon, grew up with the weighty knowledge that his father changed the landscape of popular music forever. His mother was a singer, songwriter and artist in her own right who also went on to make her mark on both British and American popular culture. Julian’s own music career has delivered beautifully composed and vocalized hits like Too Late For Goodbyes, Valotte and Saltwater, an impassioned song about humans’ destruction to our planet. Julian has devoted the majority of his life to humanitarian work with his White Feather Foundation (the white feather is a nod to Lennon’s late father, John), bringing life-saving natural resources to people in developing nations around and doing his part to safeguard our environment. Julian’s latest project is the film, Kiss the Ground, where he came on board as the film’s Executive Producer, ensuring the project had the talent, funding and resources it needed to be seen by as many of us as possible. Filmmakers Rebecca and Josh Tickell are tireless and extraordinarily gifted documentary filmmakers who co-wrote and co-directed Kiss the Ground, and as Rebecca Tickell explains, “Due to COVID-19, never has there been a time on our planet when wellness has been such a priority for so many. When most of us think about wellness we think of our own bodies. It is easy to miss that our wellness is a function of the ecosystem we live in.” “It’s a healthy ecosystem, healthy soil, and healthy food that leads to healthy people,” says Josh. “The inverse is also true, and we are living the proof of that now. If we want to live to our fullest potential as the caretakers of this great garden we call earth, we need better manuals, better narratives, and a better framework for co-existing with our beautiful planet.” With their film, Kiss the Ground, their goal is to tell a new story, which in some ways is an ancient story of how to live in a way that creates the most health for the most people, while also regenerating the ecosystem that sustains us. When I ask the Tickells what Julian’s involvement has brought to their film, they tell me Julian is “a rare human being with magical gifts.” In 2011, Julian serendipitously attended a party that Rebecca and Josh were hosting at the Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of their film, The Big Fix, and remained in touch. “He was so moved by the idea of Kiss the Ground,” Josh beams, “that he came on board as an Executive Producer and has been helping ever since.” In addition to Julian’s work behind the camera, Woody Harrelson, Ian Somerhalder, Patricia and David Arquette, Rosario Dawson, Jason Mraz, Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady appear in the film. Their collective passion for cultivating a healthier planet is obvious from the moment they each step onto the screen. You came on board as Executive Producer of Kiss the Ground later on in production. Did you learn about the film through your White Feather Foundation? Julian Lennon: I heard about the film through a longtime English friend, Darius Fisher, who is an incredible editor and producer, himself. I knew of some of his previous work with Rebecca and Josh Tickell, and I always loved the stuff that Josh and Rebecca have done. A few years ago, Darius said they were in the early stages of this interesting project called Kiss the Ground and were looking for guidance, support, and sponsorship; whatever I could possibly bring to the table. They showed me some of the earlier footage and immediately I fell in love with the project and wanted to be part of it. In our modern times most of us are quite disconnected from how we get our food. When we think of food insecurity, people equate it with money or the lack thereof. Most people think if they have plenty of money, they will always have plenty of food. Obviously, money is a key element here, but the part of the equation that people are missing is that the true source of our ability to feed ourselves, the true wealth, is in the earth and in our soil, which is currently compromised and proving to be a finite resource. JL: Yes, absolutely. I think 80% or 90% of people don’t realize the value in soil and its health. That is one of the points that comes across in this film. Without healthy soil, we’re all screwed. As they say in the film, there are more organisms in a handful of soil than there are billions of stars in the universe. Trying to get your head around that to start with is a pretty big one, but understanding that biodiversity in our soil and in our food is such an important relationship for us and all living species is key. It’s about understanding and tying that to microclimates and how one thing leads to another. Without one, the other cannot survive. It is a necessity to keep the soil, and your localized soil, as healthy as it possibly can be. It is for the benefit of all. We could talk about this for hours [laughs]. Up through the very early 20th century, human beings had to work much harder for their food. They had to work hard to eat. They had to plant their fruits and vegetables, milk their own cows, raise their own chickens, cultivate their own eggs. As a result, I think they were much more connected to the life cycle and what it takes to feed ourselves. JL: Correct. And a lot of my friends and I now have greenhouses. I’m now growing all my own vegetables. I think a lot of people are really beginning to understand, especially in today’s world where a lot of people are becoming sick, the relationship between health and food. In today’s world you see so many people becoming sick from chemicals that are put, not only into our water, but the run-off from the methods of farming of the last 50 years. These so-called modern farming methods have gone on to destroy so much goodness in the world. A lot of people are finally recognizing the relationship between these chemicals and the way farming is done today, and their own health. The cancer rates are up tenfold, if not one hundred-fold, from what they used to be. I honestly believe it all comes down to what we have been feeding ourselves over the last 50 years, and even before that. I also think a lot of us were not aware of that situation, and I wouldn’t say only governments are to blame, but certain farming cultures were doing this without our knowledge in their farming on such a mass scale. There were two things explained in this film that I didn’t know. One, I thought tilling the land was a good thing. I thought you had to till the land to plant seeds. As it turns out, tilling the land degrades and deteriorates our earth’s soil. Two, I thought dirt and soil were synonymous. After becoming educated from this documentary, I am a bit embarrassed about what I didn’t know, but grateful to learn it. JL: Well, in the film you can see that we are actually educating farmers on how to farm properly again, and to realize that at the end of the day, even with finances coming into play, doing it organically is not only healthier for everybody, but you can make a better buck out of it, and know that you’re doing the right thing for everybody involved. It’s not only for this generation but for generations to come. I’m glad this documentary found a home at Netflix, because Netflix has become this amazing superhighway of information for people. JL: I absolutely agree with that. Netflix is a good home, but it still needs to be seen and still needs to be heard. I have personally felt that there is still a lot of crap out there with some of the documentaries coming forward, that have no clarity to them. What I believe with our film Kiss the Ground is there is absolute clarity and absolute awareness of solutions within our film. With a lot of the documentaries I see these days, they leave you wondering, “Well, what do I do next? What are the answers?” Thankfully, I think this film leaves you with answers as to what we can do to make a difference and have a healthier world and a healthier planet. Let’s talk about composting. There was a part of the film I thought was interesting, where they were showing how in San Francisco, composting has become a way of life for the entire city. Everyone has their compost bins and civil servants collect everyone’s compost along with all other recyclables like plastic and paper. Can you explain exactly what composting is and how people can compost on their own? JL: I’m not a scientist. I’m a layman too [laughs]. Well, from one layman to another [laughs]. From your personal experience… JL: All I do know is that with the breakdown of food, I compost at home, and it helps regenerate the soil and fertilize the soil that I’m using to grow my own food in. How do you compost at home? Share with us how you do that. JL: I have a compost bin [new and used compost bins are available for just about any budget] that all leftover food scraps go into, and that stays in there for a few months at a time. Then I use that as a fertilizer for the food that I’m growing. That’s how it operates and how it has worked for me. It’s fantastic, the way it works. So, you just put the loose scraps of organic food waste into a compost bin, let it sit for a recommended amount of time so that it can break down, and then you add it to your soil? JL: You’ve got it. I’ve only just started getting into all of this myself, since this lovely year started [laughs], so I’m a newbie. All I know is that it works, and it is a good way to move forward chemical-free. I’m also out at a few garden centers these days, which I love to do, and they now have professional compost bins. There are a few I have my eye on. I just need a few moments to dig in and do my research on which ones are the best for my situation. The pro ones make it so easy to compost your food. They’re not an expensive thing to do, and I think if you are going to try and grow your own food in whatever capacity, composting is going to be a much better thing for the overall health of your food, your soil and our planet. I know you are an Executive Producer on this film. However, I’m curious why you didn’t want to be on camera? People should know about the work you do advocating for natural resources all over the world. JL: I never saw myself in the project as such. I came along as a supporter to bring all the elements together. Had we sat down and talked about it, I would have been there in a heartbeat to do it. I was coming in as a friend, as a supporter, and I just didn’t see it from that perspective, in terms of being in the film. For the most part, it was a project where we already had most of its parts filled in. Yes, I could have jumped in there, but it didn’t need me. I don’t think this will be the last film of this kind that I’ll be supporting. So, perhaps next time around. I’m just glad I was able to be there to introduce this to outside sponsors and supporters, and that other producers came on board. One bit of information in the film is that we only have enough healthy and fertile topsoil for about 60 more years of harvesting. That really blew me away. JL: There are absolute changes that we could still implement to turn the negative around on all the environmental and humanitarian issues we face. There are some amazing professionals in this world that are working so hard regardless of political scenarios and governmental problems and trying to turn things around. There are incredible people at hand that really are doing the best they can. Certainly, I would have to say Josh and Rebecca and this film sit at the top of the table, if not at the head of the table, with trying to put forward a positive change for environmental and humanitarian issues moving forward. What is the connection between eating locally grown, organic plant-based food and protecting or regenerating the soil on our planet? JL: A long time ago, I was at a dinner in the UK sitting next to the [Italian] actress Greta Scacchi. At the time I was young and into the pop world, and really hadn’t been involved in environmental issues at all at that stage. But she said to me at the dinner table, “Excuse my French, but why are they serving this fucking Evian water when we could be drinking locally sourced water?!” She really went off on it, and I couldn’t understand what it was all about at first. Then, of course, she went into explaining and she began to change my thinking about all of this. Greta raised the important point, “Why are they shipping bottles of water around the world to other parts of the world?” And just discussing the insanity of it all made sense to me. The cost of it, the pollution of it, alone… we’re talking 30 years ago and I was horrified to learn about that scenario and what it’s doing to our world, not only the soil but the oceans too. That moment made a heavy imprint on me and it’s been a long time now that I just shop locally. I know the butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker in my local areas now. I know everything about where things come from, and it’s all locally orientated. Click below to launch slideshow > How has buying locally changed your life for the better? JL: For my personal experience, I have all kinds of allergies. Certainly, since I have been eating locally grown food and honey, I have not had any of the issues that I had before with allergies or illnesses. You become part of the little universe you inhabit, and I think that’s an important role each of us can play. Obviously, it is more difficult when you’re living in cities. But I also know there are a lot of projects moving forward where in some cities, a lot of buildings are now incorporating the growing of food within interior greenhouses or even rooftops of cities. Some cities are now designing buildings with the idea that they are almost living buildings. There are urban co-op gardens. I know people who have started some. JL: It’s a major s tep forward. I eat what is available when it’s available, locally. For me, that has made a major difference in life and I think this film also is a s tep towards other people understanding how it benefits all of us. I have to ask you the spiritual question that I ask everyone. What do you think you came into this life as Julian Lennon to learn, and what do you think you came here to teach? JL: I would have to say that it’s about compassion and empathy. I obviously have found myself in a very unique position in life, and I’ve had a choice in which direction I could’ve gone in. I believe that really it was my mother, on the spiritual front, who influenced me, through discovering and observing what she went through in her life. It made me a better person, and I wanted to make her proud in anything and everything that I was doing. To do that one needs to be as good a person as one can be. I have obviously taken that on board and that has been a hugely important lesson for me. Because of the choices I have made, I’ve been able to travel around the world, from the standpoint of my photography, and also with the White Feather Foundation. What are some of your past charitable excursions you are most proud of? JL: Oh, going to Ethiopia to see the water wells, going to Colombia and meeting with the Cochise Tribe, which is one of the oldest tribes around. Doing a documentary about the Aboriginals in Australia. Not that I do it to feel good, but I do feel better as a person when I’m trying to do better work and educate people further, whether that’s through music, photography, documentary films, or otherwise. I also feel you cannot shove this stuff down people’s throats. It is about affecting the right balance and causing enough interested people to want to do something about it or want to learn more. I feel I’ve been pretty good at that, whether it’s been through songs like “Saltwater” or through the documentary work, or through my photography. That’s all part of my purpose, I think. It’s passing on the education, the world education that I have learned through the travels of work that I do. Sometimes, especially with the news and the world today, things have become so insular that you forget there is another world out there. What do you hope the audience will take away from watching this film? JL: I hate to be blunt, but i f you kill the soil, you kill yourself. We all depend on each other, f rom the smallest atom to the largest living organisms in this world. We a re all connected. That is what I think people must realize. When you do something, it affects not only you, but everybody else too. Being aware of that allows you to be a b it more understanding in the problems that we face. What can people do in their own community to contribute to the rejuvenation of our earth and our soil? JL: Do everything locally. That is what my takeaway from this film, Kiss the Ground, and this movement would be. Not only on the pollution front and the horrendous stuff we do in the world, but by keeping it local you can keep it clean, and fresh. That is the important takeaway. Photo Credits: Big Picture Ranch, Deborah Anderson for Julian Lennon Images. The new movie Kiss the Ground, premiering September 22nd on Netflix, focuses on soil regeneration and how it can help climate control. Visit KissTheGround.com and follow on Instagram @kissthegroundmovie. You can also join the movement on Instagram @kisstheground. Words & Interview by Allison Kugel. Allison is a syndicated entertainment columnist and author of the memoir, Journaling Fame: A memoir of a life unhinged and on the record. Follow her on Instagram @theallisonkugel and at AllisonKugel.com.

Giorgio Armani, official outfitter of the Italian Olympic team, dresses the athletes for the official opening ceremony of the Games of the XXXII Olympiad, held this evening at the National Olympic Stadium in Tokyo. The athletes of the various disciplines were wearing a special EA7 Emporio Armani uniform for the parade. The outfit was created in white symbolizing purity in sport. The graphics perfectly embody the fusion of the Italian tricolor and the Japanese Rising Sun, both symbols of two faraway countries that share the same values. Inside the jacket is the introductory verse of the Italian National Anthem. "After the immense satisfaction that our athletes have recently given us, I will be following the Olympics with great interest and pride. I am delighted with this renewed collaboration, which confirms my deeply felt connection with sport", said Giorgio Armani. Giorgio Armani dressed the athletes at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Summer Olympics, and the Sochi 2014 and Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics. The garments worn by the Italian Olympic team at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games are on sale in Emporio Armani stores, multi-brand stores, and online. Among the Italian athletes, also the champions testimonials of EA7 Emporio Armani will take part in the Olympics: volleyball players Paola Egonu and Simone Giannelli, tennis player Fabio Fognini, Gabriele Detti for swimming, Giuseppe Vicino and Matteo Lodo for rowing. By ML staff. Image courtesy of Giorgio Armani

K’Alma Spas is thrilled to announce its participation in Miami Spa Month. The spa is located inside the Hotel Victor, located on Ocean Drive in the heart of Miami Beach’s historic Art Deco District. As the brand’s flagship location, and the only full-service spa on Ocean Drive, K’Alma Spa is also the first spa in Miami to incorporate authentic Peruvian crystal healing therapies, offering hotel guests and visitors alike a peaceful respite from the business of daily life. K’Alma Spas Founder Marizza Contreras draws from her Peruvian roots to bring holistic and natural healing practices still honored today by the locale’s Q’ero (Inca) spiritual healers. The K'Alma Spa at the Hotel Victor has a full menu of very unique treatments for Miami Spa Month. . This menu was created specifically for Spa Month and is very untraditional - not like other spa month menus where you just get a massage. Highlights include: Pisco Sour with Sound Healing: Peru's favorite treat is deconstructed to release the healing of its ingredients for a unique treatment that nourishes the skin. Sugar infused cinnamon, lemon and Pisco scrub's away impurities. Combining this treatment with sound healing will give your skin a different vibration. All of the ingredients are from Peru, totally edible and are made onsite. Quinoa Facial: Quinoa, totally edible, is used in this treatment. This is a deep-cleansing facial with a homemade scrub that you can eat! Rich in vitamins, helps treat age spots, reduces fine lines and increases skin elasticity. Kasha Marka: The scientific benefits of this transfer of precious metal combined with a signature ritual. While the body is absorbing the potent anti-aging properties of a golden algae wrap, a gold facial mask transfers its glow. Skin boosted with collagen production and cell renewal. All treatments include the following: Each Spa Month treatment includes a guided meditation with facial massage with crystals. The facial is in partnership with Knesco Masks which have collagen. There will be a crystal healer named Francesca Padron who will lead a special meditation with crystals. She will use Rose quartz, diamond, gold with reiki properties in the mask Guests arrive and get a smudge session with sage and essential oils Walk down the chakra pathway and get to choose a crystal to sit under and channel its energy while getting a foot soak. Each crystal means something different. The spa’s dedication to crystal healing is immediately evident upon entering, where just beyond the foyer’s living green archway lies the Chakra Pathway, a hallway adorned with seven crystal sculptures representing each of the seven chakras. Bea Pila of B. Pila Design Studio and author of Sacred Spaces for Inspired Living is responsible for the interior design, bringing diverse healing concepts together in a harmonious way through her theory of Design Enlightenment. The spa’s zen aesthetic is complemented by a signature scent diffused throughout the spa that is made from a combination of rose turmeric, frankincense and eucalyptus. No detail has been spared in the conceptualization of K’Alma Spa, with only the best of spiritual and holistic ingredients offered. At all times, the spa has two shamans on staff, as well as massage therapists, aestheticians and traditional spa and wellness staff, who have all worked closely with Contreras to gain an understanding of traditional Peruvian healing practices. Upon departure, guests are asked to write down a thought they want to release on a piece of paper and place it in a community bowl. These messages are then burnt in a ritual fire conducted by Contreras and a shaman at the end of every month. K’Alma Spa features six treatment rooms, including couples and hydrotherapy suites, with each room themed according to the healing powers of six crystals historically collected by healers in Peru: Alabaster, Amethyst, Chrysocolla, Clear Quartz, Labradorite, Tektite and Opal. Treatments—which use only Alkaline water—have been designed to nourish, relax and energize. - Images by K'Alma Spa

Bill Hansen Catering & Event Production announces a merger with Eten Catering, a full-service catering and event company in South Florida. The merger brings two South Florida food and events brands together, adding a new level of service to Bill Hansen Catering & Event Production’s 41-year platform as an events vendor in South Florida. The acquisition will expand the brand's presence to an even larger market, specifically on large scale yachts in South Florida. Hansen and Eten will now collaborate under one roof at Hansen’s 8,000-sq. ft. Commissary Kitchen in Opa Locka, FL, while Eten Catering will continue to operate as its own entity. “Eten Catering brings exceptional food and service to event attendees throughout the region,” said Bill Hansen of Bill Hansen Catering & Event Production. “This partnership will allow us at Bill Hansen Catering & Event Production to expand our scope of service to South Florida’s pristine waters through Eten’s established reputation with yacht parties and events in the market, offering global flair, service and top-quality food.” Eten Catering, founded in 2010 by European owners Dirk De Cuyper and Allison Morgan, brings a passion for cooking that reflects Cuyper’s extensive culinary training. Originally from Belgium, Cuyper spent six years training in Classical French and Nouvelle cuisine and pastry. During his career he worked in Michelin-star restaurants throughout Belgium. The Eten Catering brand brings history, tradition, influence and style to each event that it caters, with a strong focus on exceptional food. The brand has serviced a number of events on large-scale yachts in South Florida, including 10 years at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, offering an unparalleled skill set that Hansen and his team will now have the opportunity to cater to. Both brands will continue to operate as usual, servicing event venues from Palm Beach to the Florida Keys, however the culinary components at both companies will receive modern touches, including new menus for home delivery services. Bill Hansen Catering & Event Production’s menus will continue to be created and curated by corporate executive and culinary mastermind chef Dewey Losasso. “Bill Hansen Catering has been in the area for over 40 years and the brand ingrained in the industry throughout the region,” said Allison Morgan, cofounder of Eten Catering. “We look forward to collaborating with the team at Bill Hansen Catering to create more opportunities for group functions in South Florida.” Both brands will utilize the commissary’s fleet of temperature-controlled vans to offer residential and corporate delivery services for catering throughout South Florida. By ML Staff. Photo Credit: Villa Woodbine, Bill Hansen Catering

Hosts Elizabeth Saltzman and family, DJs Mark Ronson and Tygapaw, and guests including Alexander Roth, Aminatou Sow, Athena Calderone, Bethann Hardison, Chase Sui Wonders, Derek Blasberg, Don Lemon, DeRay Mckesson, Drew Barrymore, Emily Alyn Lind, Evan Mock, Grace Gummer, Gray Sorrenti, Hillary Taymour, Isaac Hindin-Miller, Isolde Brielmaier, Jackson Lewis Lee, Jason Weinberg, Jeremy O. Harris, Kerby Jean-Raymond, KiKi Layne, Kimberly Drew, Lindsey Vonn, Lindsey Jordan (Snail Mail), Michaela Angela Davis, Molly Sims, Oli and Sasha Benz, Pat Schmidt and Quincy Davis, Rachel Zoe, Sanford Biggers, Satchel Lee, Savannah Smith, Selby Drummond, Terence Connors, Tyler Mitchell, Zara Rahim, Zelda Barnz, Zippy Seven, and more. To celebrate the opening of the East Hampton boutique and to mark Gucci’s return to The Hamptons in a permanent capacity, Gucci and Elizabeth Saltzman hosted a private event at the Saltzman family home. The event featured DJ sets by Mark Ronson, marking his return to the stage after nearly two years, and TygaPaw. Guests mingled and played various lawn games, while sipping summer-themed cocktails and local wine from Wölffer, and enjoying local fare from Amber Waves Farm, Bostwick’s Chowder House, Grindstone Coffee & Donuts, and Carvel. This was a 100% fully vaccinated event. Elizabeth Saltzman wore a Gucci brown and gold heart paisley printed canvas kaftan dress with pastel pink rubber sandals with mini Double G detail. Drew Barrymore wore a Gucci Ouverture black and ivory silk shirt with poppy flowers print with a beige and black check wool skirt, black leather platform high heel sandals with brown suede trim and Horsebit chain detail and a brown leather Gucci Diana small bag with bamboo handles, yellow fluo belt and Double G detail. Mark Ronson wore a Gucci Ouverture navy blue fine cotton canvas jacket with Gucci Eschatology label with navy blue fine cotton canvas pants and butter cotton canvas Gucci Tennis 1977 sneakers. Grace Gummer wore a Gucci Ouverture red jersey jacket with white trim and Interlocking G patch with red jersey pants, silver metallic leather mid-heel sandals and a white leather Jackie 1961 small bag with black leather trim and metallic piston closure. Jeremy O. Harris wore a Gucci Ouverture white and turquoise Freya Hartas print silk twill shirt and shorts, black leather sandals with Horsebit detail, a black leather Gucci Diana mini bag with bamboo handles and Double G detail and metal pince-nez round frame glasses. Bethann Hardison wore Gucci Pre-Fall 2020 look 6 platinum fine lurex jacquard piquet crew-neck long sleeve long knit dress with sequins and crystals embroidered collar. KiKi Layne wore Gucci Ouverture look 97 red graphic poppy printed organdy long sleeve long dress with self-fabric bow detail with white leather sandals with gold-toned hardware and chain detail and a blue leather Jackie 1961 mini bag with metallic piston closure. Evan Mock wore Gucci Ouverture look 71 green stone washed heavy cotton crop T-shirt with print detail with dark blue and ivory multicolor eco-washed organic GG jacquard pants, black leather loafers with Interlocking G and Web detail and black acetate oversized round frame sunglasses. Gray Sorrenti wore a Gucci light brown check GG silk crêpe jacquard shirt, python printed leather slingback pumps with Horsebit detail and a black leather Jackie 1961 small bag with metallic piston closure. Emily Alyn Lind wore a Gucci black check GG silk crêpe jacquard shirt with a black GG silk crêpe slip dress with lace trims and a beige GG Supreme canvas Dionysus small bag. Savannah Smith wore Gucci Ouverture look 27 blue and orange multicolor chiffon lamé shirt with all-over arabesque bloom print and bow scarf detail. Chase Sui Wonders wore a Gucci Ouverture green and multicolor viscose lamé waves pique dress with blue leather GG Marmont sandals with all-over sequins and a blue leather Jackie 1961 small bag with metallic piston closure. Zelda Barnz wore a Gucci Fall Winter 2020 – 2021 light blue, green and yellow floral print Gucci Liberty pants with a black chiffon ruffle blouse, white leather and multicolor Screener sneakers with Web detail and cherry brooch detail and a black patent leather Jackie 1961 mini bag with metallic piston closure. Lindsey Vonn wore a Gucci Ouverture white jersey dress with blue trims, white leather belt and white hardware with white GG cotton canvas Gucci Tennis 1977 sneakers. Tygapaw wore a Gucci Ouverture ivory cotton knit polo sweater with web detail with beige GG nylon shorts and white leather and black lug sole Horsebit loafers. Sanford Biggers wore Gucci Ouverture look 87 bordeaux and ivory GG diagonal cotton jacquard polo sweater with off-white cotton drill shorts with patch and white leather Gucci Ace sneakers with Interlocking G patch. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of BFA for Gucci

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit marked its return to Miami Beach with one of its most inclusive runway shows to date during PARAISO Miami Beach at the newly renovated Mondrian Hotel South Beach’s Baia Beach Club on July 10th. Guests gathered at the panoramic pool deck at Baia Beach Club, where the runway was built over the spacious pool, with the beautiful Miami city skyline serving as the ultimate backdrop. The highly anticipated event was sponsored by Cincoro Tequila, VOSA Spirits, and with hair and makeup by Sean Donaldson Hair. Sports Illustrated Swimsuit continues to redefine the cultural conversation around beauty by celebrating a diverse group of women who include professional athletes, entrepreneurs, models, mothers, rookies, and swim search contestants. Its annual Miami runway show which collectively rounds out this remarkable group of authentic and aspirational women- has become the go-to show during swim week in Miami. Sports Illustrated Swimsuit supermodel Jasmine Sanders opened the runway followed by Natalie Mariduena, Kathy Jacobs, Brooks Nader, and Katrina Scott, as well as the 13 Swim Search hopefuls selected from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s annual open casting call, accompanied by the surprise appearance of Haley Kalil, co-winner of the first-ever Sports Illustrated open casting call in 2018, modeling swimsuits featured in the annual 2021 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, hitting stands July 19. Designer brands graced the runway featuring 2022 Resort collections debuting in individual shows during PARAISO Miami Beach, the official platform for swim shows, events, and brand activations in Miami from July 8 to 11. Designers in the show included: Asherah, HAUS OF PINKLEMONADE, Norma Kamali, AEXAE, Matte Collection, Bfyne, ViX Paula Hermanny, Tropic of C, Anna Kosturova, Tori Praver, Toluca Swim, Andi Bagus, Frankies Bikinis, Yandy, Missoni, Ola Vida, Monica Hansen Beachwear, Avis Bendita, Indah, Fisch, TRIANGL, Oh Polly, Lybethras, Sage Swim, Beach Riot, Heavy Manners, Savannah Morrow, Myra Swim, Chloe Rose, Agent Provocateur, Bain de Minuit, The Merger NYC, Nessy Swim, and Lace by Tanaya. For more information, visit Swimsuit.si.com. Follow Sports Illustrated Swimsuit on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Corbis

The Gabriel Miami, Curio Collection by Hilton, announced today the reopening of its 129-key lifestyle high-rise property in the heart of Downtown Miami, offering guests an immersive guide to the Magic City through art, culture, fashion, eclectic gastronomy and exploration — everything that makes Miami a world-class destination. “We are excited to welcome guests back to one of Downtown Miami’s most beloved hotels,” said Vikash Maharaj, General Manager of The Gabriel Miami. “I am so honored to be part of The Gabriel Miami family. As we are greeting our returning guests, our goal is to provide an unforgettable experience, exceptional service and comfortable luxury. Today we are thrilled to create once in a lifetime memories as we reopen our doors.” The Gabriel Miami is located just minutes from the city's vibrant art scene in Wynwood, the Design District, Miami Beach, and it is within walking distance to the FTX Arena (formerly known as the American Airlines Arena). Other nearby attractions include PortMiami, LoanDepot Park (home of the Miami Marlins) and countless dining and cultural attractions, including the Adrienne Arsht Center, Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science and the Pérez Art Museum Miami. The Gabriel Miami is positioned for travelers looking to experience the entertainment of Downtown Miami, as well as business travelers and groups seeking a centralized location near notable venues, organizations, and transportation hubs in the business district. Upon entry through the porte-cochere, guests are greeted by a stylish lobby with warm wood paneling, marble, geometric lighting installations, neutral hardwood floors and regal touches of gold accents. Provocative and eccentric photography by Alberto Van Stokkum is featured throughout the hotel’s public spaces, adding an artistic touch to the property’s design features. The Library Lounge, located on the third floor, features plush seating, distinctive artwork, and a vast selection of books on music, art, film, and culture. Boasting a variety of rooms and suites, The Gabriel Miami offers guests a residential-style layout with plush bedding and expansive living spaces up to 800 sq. ft. featuring calming earth tones of butterscotch, blonde and oak. The well-appointed bathrooms feature oversized soaking tubs and rainfall standing showers. Designed with both leisure and business travelers in mind, the guest rooms provide comfortable luxury with modern design touches and the latest technology innovations. Select rooms feature balconies with outdoor seating, providing the ultimate venue for watching the sunrise over the Miami skyline. The restaurant at The Gabriel Miami is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and serves in-room dining from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Located on the 14th floor, Bella’s Bar is a hidden gem that invites guests to mix and mingle in the open air with unparalleled views of Biscayne Bay and Downtown Miami. Bella’s Bar features a vibrant outdoor scene with lounge music and an expansive menu of signature cocktails, beer, wine, and casual bites. Adjacent to the hotel’s palm-tree-lined sun deck on the 14th floor is a rectangular pool with views of the intracoastal waterway, the Miami Beach skyline, PortMiami and Biscayne Bay, providing guests with the ultimate venue for relaxation and tranquility among the city’s cultural epicenter. The Gabriel Miami is also home to the Dermanova Med Spa & Salon, offering state-of-the-art cosmetic treatments featuring the latest technology and South Florida’s best aestheticians. Notable features include medispa services and traditional massages, facials, and body treatments. With a commitment to wellness, the property offers scheduled yoga classes throughout the week and a 4,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art fitness center that is open 24-hours with views of Biscayne Bay. Amenities include a lap pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. For groups seeking a stylish venue within walking distance to the city’s cultural attractions and growing tech epicenter, The Gabriel Miami offers 10,000 sq. ft. of flexible indoor/outdoor event space, accommodating up to 150. For groups looking to reconnect, the hotel offers a variety of options for team building and brainstorming, adding a level of experience and entertainment to group sessions. In 2020, Hilton CleanStay was introduced, bringing an industry-defining standard of cleanliness and disinfection to hotels worldwide. At The Gabriel Miami, guests can feel comfortable knowing that extra care and attention to detail has been taken through the CleanStay partnership with RB, makers of Lysol® & Dettol®*, to help deliver an even cleaner experience for guests on property. As part of Curio Collection by Hilton, The Gabriel Miami will participate in Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton’s 18 distinct hotel brands. Members who book directly will have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of points and money to book a stay, exclusive member discounts, free standard Wi-Fi and access to the Hilton Honors mobile app. The Gabriel Miami is now accepting reservations with rates starting at $225 per night. Opening specials include the Welcome Back package, offering 20 percent off best available rates. Those who book the package will also receive a welcome drink for two upon arrival. Call 786.577.9700 to book your stay at The Gabriel Miami and visit thegabrielmiami.com for more information. By ML Staff. Images by The Gabriel Miami

The following VIPs wearing Gucci to the "Annette" screening and Opening Ceremony during the 74th Annual Cannes Film Festival on July 6, 2021 in Cannes, France. Lou Doillon wore Gucci Aria look 94 gold and multicolor cady lamé thin strap gown with all-over plissé long skirt and a silver all-over crystal embellished anatomical heart-shaped clutch. Soko wore a Gucci iridescent sequin two piece padded shoulder lace column gown with over-embroidered black lacquered balls on the top with black leather high heel sandals. By ML Staff. Image Courtesy of Getty

ALINA Residences Boca Raton, announces Phase One Completion of the artfully designed, nine-story, luxury 121-residence property in the heart of Boca Raton. The milestone comes just as the project achieves over 70 percent sold, with a selection of move-in-ready residences still available. ALINA Residences is developed by Florida-based El-Ad National Properties, an Elad Group company, designed by Garcia Stromberg/GS4 Studios and brought to life by Moss Construction. A departure from Boca Raton’s robust Spanish-Mediterranean architecture, Alina Residences is a beacon of modern living with seamless indoor/outdoor living spaces, curated private amenities, and a central downtown location. This marks the completion of ALINA Residences’ first phase of development, with two additional residential buildings planned to join the project in phase two. RESIDENCES Residences range from one to four bedrooms and span from 1,400 to over 4,800 square feet, with many featuring dens and private terraces overlooking the iconic Boca Raton Resort & Club golf course. The property includes 102 turnkey homes, 12 penthouses, and an exclusive collection of seven villas with expansive terraces and private gardens. ALINA’s modern residences feature light-filled great rooms, soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening to expansive terraces and spectacular views. Chef-inspired Scavolini kitchens with high-performance appliances, spa-inspired bathrooms with rain showers and soaking tubs, and elegant organic craftsmanship throughout invite residents to indulge in the beauty of being home. AMENITIES Wellness is at the focal point of ALINA’s modern boutique amenities. Residents have access to a state-of-the-art fitness center with two-story, floor-to-ceiling windows that features a private yoga room and an adjacent outdoor meditation garden. Most impressively is his/her spa with a salt room, steam room, sauna, private treatment rooms, and indoor and outdoor relaxation rooms. For entertaining, residents have an expansive clubroom that features a catering kitchen and a private dining area with indoor and outdoor terraces. On-site concierge services are available to provide any entertaining needs, local recommendations, and beyond. OUTDOOR LIVING ALINA is a playground for Floridians who want to take advantage of the beautiful year-round weather, with over 32,000 square feet of private outdoor amenity space. The stunning oasis water garden on the second floor provides shaded cabanas lined with Majestic Palms and cascading water pools and fountains. Within the outdoor oasis are outdoor kitchens and a firepit surrounded by seating, ideal for entertaining. In addition, residents will discover serene moments within ALINA’s private rooftop pool deck with lounges and cabanas, or the outdoor yoga/ mediation green space. Fur babies also have a place to call their own at ALINA’s private dog park, available only to residents. ART Plant the Future, an award-winning botanical design firm, art gallery, and plant boutique based in Miami, created two distinctive preserved moss wall installations unique to ALINA. The first design, inspired by the Florida Everglades, welcomes residents' homes in the lobby. The second installation can be discovered outside the wellness center spa and fitness room to connect to the extensive outdoor Amenity Deck. This marks Plant the Future’s first project in Boca Raton. Plant the Future has worked on various high-profile residential and commercial projects, including the Faena Hotel, 1 Hotel South Beach, and 1 Hotel West Hollywood, and has been recognized in a wide variety of publications including The New York Times, Vogue Paris, Forbes, and more. LOCATION A true revelation in downtown living, ALINA is directly connected to the heart of Boca Raton through walkable landscaped outdoor promenades. Just a few moments away, residents can discover Mizner Park, Royal Palm Place, al fresco dining, upscale art galleries, and couture boutiques all just steps away from the beach. ALINA Residences is located at 300 SE Mizner Blvd, Boca Raton, Florida 33432. QUOTES “One of the many highlights for me in this project is finally being able to see our residents living and building their home here at ALINA,” said Noam Ziv, Executive Director of Development at El-Ad National Properties. “Beyond creating a home, we aimed to create a new and refreshed lifestyle for Boca; from residents staying active in the artfully designed gym or meditation garden to walking Downtown to grab a cup of coffee or to shop.” “The organic design and artful details at ALINA evoke a sense of serenity and sophistication,” said Peter Stromberg, President of GarciaStromberg. “From exterior stone accents and expansive outdoor water features and gardens to the highly curated interior finishes with custom-designed kitchens and spa-inspired bathrooms, the residences offer a sense of tranquility with stunning views of Boca Raton.” “Boca is gaining the national recognition we see it deserves and recently made the top 10 list for small businesses,” said Marisela Cotilla, executive director of sales for ALINA. “We’re seeing a lot of our residents have relocated both full time and seasonal from all over, including the immediate Boca Raton community, the Northeast, and from as far away as California and Colorado.” By ML Staff. 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The upcoming Fall 2021 Collection from Design Within Reach is here. Enjoy a robust assortment of accessories and lighting, perfect for entertaining and transitioning homes into the fall and winter months. As part of its ongoing commitment to increasing diversity in design, DWR is partnering with more designers of color and creating opportunities for BIPOC designers and artisans around the world. The student-made Crafting Diversity Collection (p. 29), designed in partnership between Stephen Burks and Berea College, the first integrated, coeducational college in the South, whose free-tuition programs preserve Appalachian craft while celebrating diversity. As part of the program, DWR is also partnering with the school to offer student internships. The Iklwa Collection by Mac Collins, a dynamic young British designer drawing on his African-Caribbean heritage to create original furniture for Benchmark, exclusively at DWR. The collection also features an exclusive collaboration with Los Angeles-based studio Block Shop Textiles, which includes handmade pillows, rugs, and prints using a zero-waste production process in Jaipur, India, where Block Shop promotes fair wages and work opportunities for women and invests 5% of profits to provide community healthcare. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of The Consultancy PR

The Miami Design District is prominently known for its luxury fashion outposts, outstanding culinary experiences, contemporary art and design, and world-class architecture. Be that as it may, the neighborhood also boasts an incredible array of not-to-be-missed fitness, health, wellness, and self-care offerings. Find below a detailed list of all the health and wellness offerings that can be enjoyed in the Miami Design District. FITNESS AHANA YOGA STUDIO Ahana Yoga Studio is a group of teachers, students, healers, surfers, runners & everything in between. The studio forms a community of people that are invested in making this world a better place through the practice of yoga, teaching beginners, athletes, advanced yogis, flexible people, tight people - everyone is welcome. Ahana Yoga Studio offers five different class types in order to cater to all kinds of yogis. Ahana Yoga Studio is designed to feel like home and a space that holds you and teaches you the practice of yoga. The minute you step into the spot, you are a yogi, so don't be fooled! if you cannot touch your toes you can still be a yogi, it just takes an open heart, kindness, and compassion & a willingness to put in some work on the mat. Location: 3806 NE 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33137 Hours: Monday to Friday 9:30am - 7:30pm; Saturday 10:15am - 11:15am; Sunday 10:15am - 11:15am DBC FITNESS A facility fit for pro athletes or those who wish to train like one! No gym memberships. One-on-one personal training with highly qualified trainers. Location: 3841 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 103, Miami, FL 33137 Hours: Monday to Sunday 9 am - 5 pm ORANGETHEORY FITNESS The science of excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) takes your results to new heights in this exciting group fitness concept. You will feel new energy and see amazing results with only 2 to 4 workouts per week. Location: 89 NE 38th Street, Miami, FL 33137 Hours: Monday to Sunday 5 am - 9 pm RISE NATION Rise Nation is the vision of training and movement expert, Jason Walsh. For years, Jason has funneled his expertise into 1:1 personal training to change the bodies, minds, and lives of his clients utilizing a "Movement" and progression-based philosophy. At his personal training studio, Rise Movement, Jason and his team train the body to move the way it's physiologically intended. By utilizing movement progression that is innate to the human body - crawling, walking, running, climbing… - Rise Nation delivers a group training experience that culminates with and is primarily focused on CLIMBING. Location: 3814 NE 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33137 Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7am - 8pm; Tuesday & Thursday 6am - 8pm; Saturday & Sunday 9am - 12pm WELLNESS CENTERS DR. BARBARA STURM Globally recognized German aesthetics doctor, Dr. Barbara Sturm just brought her groundbreaking anti-inflammatory philosophy and non-surgical anti-aging skin treatments to the Miami Design District neighborhood with the recent opening of her first Miami boutique and spa outpost. The brand-new Spa serves as a place of skincare education and advanced scientific innovations where you can enjoy the full range of Dr. Barbara Sturm’s most renowned treatments. Pop in and get pampered with one of her ‘Summer Facial’ treatments, which is exclusive to Miami and LA, or opt for a personalized consultation to find out what your skin really needs! Location: 140 NE 39th Street, Suite 111, Miami, Florida 33137 Hours: Monday to Saturday 11am - 8pm; Sunday 12pm - 6pm OC SPA Soak up the style and tranquility of the luxurious OC Spa in the Orianne Collins Jewellery & Spa Boutique. Located in the heart of the Miami Design District, this artistic masterpiece blends and offers elements of beauty, cosmetics and personal care. Adopting a different approach to the traditional spa experience, OC Spa pampers guests in an atmosphere that is both intimate and indulgent. Location: 4040 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 414, Miami, FL 33137 Hours: Monday to Saturday 10am - 7pm THE FUEL STOP The Fuel Stop is a fast-track regeneration center offering advanced European technologies for immediate results and long-term benefits, where customers can treat their brains and bodies with advanced, cutting-edge services typically reserved for professional athletes and ageless celebrities. Mila J. teamed up with Bio-Age Clinic of Dr.Paukman, and their Fast-Track Regeneration concept provides all necessary tools for holistic regeneration: from extensive blood testing and bio-identical hormone replacement to advanced detoxification, anti-inflammatory, and immune-building customized treatments. Location: 140 NE 39th Street, Suite 207, Miami, FL 33137 Hours: Monday to Sunday 11am - 6pm VITA LUXURY BODY CLUB Located in Miami’s hottest neighborhood, Miami Design District, VITA is a wellness sanctuary and med club equipped with luxury treatment rooms in an elegantly styled spa. Often coined the Miami Design District’s “best-kept secret,” VITA offers upscale services including injectables and fillers, massages, facials, laser hair removal, body contouring and more for clients in a chic urban setting, VITA is just steps from some of the world’s most exclusive shopping, dining and wellness brands. The spa is filled with revitalizing aromas, soothing music, restorative touches, and celebratory amenities. VITA’s certified therapists and doctors have curated treatments designed for ultimate skin and body satisfaction. Location: 4100 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 301, Miami, FL 33137 Hours: Wednesday to Sunday 12pm - 6pm ENVIRONMENTAL WELLNESS QUINAZ STUDIO’S BAY STORE Using only materials sourced from Biscayne Bay and the Miami River, artist/designer James Quinaz transforms trash into treasure for BAY STORE. Part exhibition, part performance, BAYSTORE invites you to watch the design process as Quinaz navigates the detritus in our waterways to produce thoughtful, functional furniture before your eyes. By using refuse, BAY STORE asks the viewer to consider the cost of excess and reckon with a society that litters its priceless natural landscapes with cheap plastics, foams, and other harmful waste. Visitors will have the opportunity to watch the artist work, learn about the issues facing South Florida’s precious aquatic resources, and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces from the gallery. On most days, James will be in the space creating furniture pieces available for sale. 20% of the sales proceeds will be going to charities that help maintain the bay--10% to ArtSail and 10% to Blue Scholar Initiative. Location: Sweetbird South, 92 NE 40th St, Miami, FL 33137 Dates: June 24th - July 25th APPAREL RAPHA RACING Founded by Simon Mottram in London in 2004, Rapha exists to make cycling the most popular sport in the world. For 15 years, Rapha has been making the finest cycling clothing and organizing rides and events for passionate cyclists around the world. With 23 clubhouses in 13 countries, Rapha Racing continues to work with the best athletes and designers, and strive to perfect any adventure on the bike, whether it’s the shortest ride or the longest race. Location: 3800 NE 1st Avenue, Suite 109, Miami, FL 33137 Hours: Monday to Saturday 11am - 7pm; Sunday 12pm - 5pm INITIATIVES ROOFTOP GROUP BREATHWORK SESSION BY WILLFLY Let go of the day and embark on a conscious connected breathwork journey guided by Stepi Walds' voice from Willfly Breathwork along with an elevating playlist that keeps you breathing, going and flowing for 1.5 hrs. An invitation to go beyond the mind. Release tension, stress, confusion and anxiety from the body. Stephi will introduce the breath technique and end with reflection and sharing among the like minded community on the secluded gem our Rooftop Garden in the middle of the Design District. Participants say they feel light, like walking on clouds, relaxed and re-energized, and that it helped them faster than 10 years of talk-therapy. You'll feel 100% different before and after a session. Location: Garden Rooftop, 175 NE 40th Street Suite 300, Miami Florida, 33137 Dates: Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 7:30PM - 9PM By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Gnazzo Group

Dustin Robinson, Esq. CPA, Founding Partner of Mr. Cannabis Law – a full service law firm focused on the cannabis and psychedelic industries; Co-Founder of Mr. Psychedelic Law – a non-profit focused on psychedelic legal reform; and Managing Principal of Iter Investments – a venture capital firm deploying capital across the psychedelic ecosystem; is proud to host a monthly psychedelic panel. The private monthly panel will take place at Soho Beach House Miami on the second Tuesday of every month. Moderated by Robinson, each panel will feature experts in the psychedelics space from CEOs, doctors, lawyers – and even celebrities. On Tuesday, July 13 at 7 p.m., Robinson was joined by NBA Champion Lamar Odom and “psychedelic concierge to the stars” Michael ‘Zappy’ Zapolin. Zappy is the founder of Mind Army, The Ketamine Fund and KetaMD. Zappy is known for helping celebrities, thought leaders, and business icons have a conscious transformation. Zappy’s forthcoming documentary, “Lamar Odom Re/Born,” features Odom’s complete transformation from public breakdown, depression, and addiction to healthy and thriving through ketamine infusions and plant medicine. For more information about Mr. Psychedelic Law, visit www.mrpsychedeliclaw.com or for more information about Iter Investments, visit www.iterinvestments.com. By ML Staff. Photos courtesy of Jenny Abrams.