Ralph Lauren is set to maintain its longstanding tradition of outfitting Team USA, marking its ninth consecutive appearance as the official designer for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams since 2008. The renowned fashion brand will once again create uniforms for athletes to don during the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as a broader capsule wardrobe for use throughout the Games and beyond. This year, the Paris Games will see the debut of both US Sailing’s Kiteboarder Daniela Moroz and her sport in the Olympic arena. Moroz, a rising star in the world of kiteboarding, is set to make her first Olympic appearance, representing Team USA with style and pride in Ralph Lauren's iconic designs. By ML Staff. Image of US Sailing.

Immediately recognizable by its swivelling, rectangular case, the Reverso is iconic in watchmaking – able to be worn with either of its two sides facing outwards. On the monoface models, the blank pink gold 750/1000 (18 carats) case-back naturally offers itself as a canvas for artistic expression, inviting the artisans of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Métiers Rares™ atelier to exhibit their exceptional skills in the decorative crafts and jewellery techniques. In 2021, the Maison introduced the sparkling Reverso One ‘Precious Flowers’ series, uniting the codes of fine watchmaking, artistic crafts and High Jewellery. For 2024, La Grande Maison enriches the collection with three new models in pink gold, that bring fresh color, sophistication and glamour to the collection. Offered in a limited edition of 10 pieces each, these exquisite timepieces unite the artistic crafts of enamelling, gold-leaf paillonnage and gem-setting. Art Deco inspiration expressed through vivid colour Inspired by the design of the Reverso, which was created in 1931 at the height of the Art Deco period, the three new pieces celebrate the exuberant spirit of Tropical Art Deco. Enjoying its heyday during the 1930s, it is characterised by the sleek lines of Streamline Modern architecture set against a backdrop of lush vegetation and vividly coloured flowers. Abundant examples of the original style still survive in cities from Singapore to Cuba to Mumbai and, most famously, Miami. A complex dance of artistry and craft to create objects of rare beauty The restrained elegance of the Reverso One dial design is a perfect foil for the rich and colourful decoration of the cases: on a background of white mother-of-pearl, gold brackets define the four corners of the dial, creating a frame within which the numerals, in the signature Reverso One font, are set. Grain-set diamonds decorate the gadroons and lugs and the winding crown is adorned with a reverse-set diamond. The new designs give full rein to the artistry and diverse skills of the Métiers Rares™ atelier, with several artisans collaborating in a carefully orchestrated process over the course of many weeks and months. The floral designs wrap seamlessly around the case-sides, from the back to the bezel, involving curves and angles that add a high degree of complexity to the artisans’ work. Champlevé (which literally means ‘raised field’) is one of the oldest decorative enamelling techniques. To begin with, sections of the flat metal surface of the case are hollowed out to leave an outline of the desired motif. The enameller then begins painting the details and tonal nuances of the design into the remaining wells and troughs with enamel, one layer at a time – in varying combinations of transparent and opaque enamels to achieve the desired effect. Research into the colours – a long process of trial and error because of the way that enamel pigments react at high temperatures – took more than 50 hours, before the work could even begin. These new ‘Precious Flowers’ designs further elevate the craft of enamelling by combining it with paillonnage. Tiny pieces of 24-carat gold leaf are cut to the exact shape and size of the pattern to be filled in. After a clear layer of fondant enamel has been completed, the enameller takes these tiny fragments and fixes them into place, modelling them to fit the desired space perfectly. Only then can the process of working with the coloured enamel begin. The cases require 10 or more firings, each one building the intensity and depth of colour. Grand Feu enamelling requires many years of experience as well as great technical skill because the outcome is unpredictable: firing at temperatures up to 800º Centigrade changes the chemistry of some pigments and only with many years of experience can an enameller predict whether the final colours will be as desired. While every firing increases the beauty of the piece it also increases the risk: the enamel may bubble or crack; it may burn and shrink; or the metal base may warp. On designs with diamond-set backgrounds, the gem-setting can begin only after the enamel work is completed, adding to the delicacy and complexity of the task. Indeed, combining enamelling and gem-setting is a delicate dance between the artisans: while firing hardens the gold, the gem-setter requires soft metal, so the challenge is to find the ideal balance. At any point during enamelling or gem-setting, the slightest mistake could destroy countless hours of work. These are process that cannot be rushed and that is what makes these decorative crafts so intriguing, going a long way to explaining why they are so highly prized. Three new models celebrating the beauty of tropical flowers Birds of Paradise – which symbolises freedom and joy in the language of flowers – captures the brilliant colouring and strongly geometric shape of the eponymous flower in a new twist on traditional Grand Feu champlevé enamelling. Once the first step is completed – hollowing the outline of the design from the flat gold surface of the case-back – tiny pieces of 24-carat gold leaf are cut to exact shape and size of certain sections of the flower then painstakingly fixed into place. This gold leaf underlay lends texture and exceptional brilliance to the orange and golden tones. Then the enameller begins the delicate process of applying the 19 different colours of enamel pigment, painting it to create nuances of tone and an impression of volume. As many as nine layers of enamel are applied, requiring 60 hours of work. The rich colours of the flowers and leaves are complemented by the sparkle of snow-set diamonds that form the background. A challenging technique, snow-setting uses stones of nine different sizes and the setter must, in effect, work “freehand”, choosing and placing the stones so that not even a millimetre of the metal surface remains – the objective being to create a seamless expanse of sparkle. The Birds of Paradise timepiece is set with approximately 331 diamonds for a total of 1.64 carats – 65 hours of gem-setting work – and is fastened to the wrist with a strap in shiny green alligator leather, custom-dyed to perfectly match the green leaves. Reverso One ‘Precious Flowers’ Birds of Paradise represents a total of 125 hours of Métiers RaresTM work. Hibiscus Enamel showcases the quintessential tropical flower – which symbolises beauty and wisdom – reinterpreting it in colours reminiscent of a sun-kissed lagoon. For the first time on a Métiers Rares™ Reverso One, the entire background is Grand Feu enamel, wrapping around the convex case-sides to frame the dial. The delicately drawn flowers and foliage are Grand Feu champlevé enamel – their nuanced details requiring 12 colours of enamel, applied in nine layers. Harnessing the meticulous craft of paillonnage, the golden stamens are highlighted with tiny pieces of 24-carat gold leaf set beneath the enamel. The beautiful tones of blue and green enamel are enhanced by the sparkle of diamond-set gadroons and lugs – a total of approximately 157 diamonds for 1.25 carats. Together, the 50 hours of enamelling and 22 hours of gem-setting represent a total of 72 hours of decorative craft work. The shiny blue alligator leather strap was custom-dyed to perfectly complement the tones of the flowers. Hibiscus Diamonds unites the crafts of enamelling, paillonnage and diamond-setting in a sparkling rendition of the exotic hibiscus flower. The subject of 12 trials of colour research to achieve the desired shades and subtle graduation, the blue flowers were created in Grand Feu champlevé enamel, requiring 30 hours of work. The stamens of the flowers are highlighted with 24-carat gold leaf set beneath the enamel and, as on the Birds of Paradise watch, a background of snow-set diamonds creates a brilliant contrast with the richly coloured flowers and leaves. Together with the grain-set diamonds on the gadroons and lugs – a total of approximately 523 diamonds for 2.02 carats – the gem-setting represents 120 hours of work. The Reverso One ‘Precious Flowers’ Hibiscus Diamonds requires 150 hours of Métiers RaresTM craftsmanship in total. These pieces, created by the hands of exceptionally talented artisans, are indeed precious jewels and, naturally, they merit fine mechanisms. As testament to Jaeger-LeCoultre’s mastery of technical watchmaking, the new Reverso One ‘Precious Flowers’ timepieces are fitted with the hand-wound Calibre 846. To be made in an edition of just 10 pieces of each design, every one of these miniature works of art is subtly different – their fine detailing and nuanced colour palettes the product of each artisan’s particular gestures, expressing their passion and personality, as well as their remarkable skill. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS REVERSO ONE ‘PRECIOUS FLOWERS’ – BIRDS OF PARADISE Case: Pink gold 750/1000 (18 carats) Watch dimensions: 40 x 20mm; thickness 9.09 mm Calibre: Manually-wound Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 846 Power reserve: 38 hours Functions: Hours and minutes Dial: Mother-of-pearl Case-back: Grand feu champlevé enamel and snow-set diamonds Diamonds: approximately 331 brilliant-cut diamonds for 1.64 carats Strap: shiny green alligator Reference: Q3292421 Production: Limited edition of 10 pieces REVERSO ONE ‘PRECIOUS FLOWERS’ – HIBISCUS ENAMEL Case: Pink gold 750/1000 (18 carats) Watch dimensions: 40 x 20mm; thickness 9.09 mm Calibre: Manually-wound Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 846 Power reserve: 38 hours Functions: hours and minutes Dial: mother-of-pearl Caseback: Grand feu champlevé enamel Diamonds: 157 brilliant-cut diamonds for 1.25 carats Strap: shiny blue alligator Reference: Q3292422 Production: Limited edition of 10 pieces REVERSO ONE ‘PRECIOUS FLOWERS’ – HIBISCUS DIAMONDS Case: Pink gold 750/1000 (18 carats) Watch dimensions: 40 x 20mm; thickness 9.09 mm Calibre: Manually-wound Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 846 Power reserve: 38 hours Functions: hours and minutes Dial: mother-of-pearl Caseback: Grand feu champlevé enamel and snow-set diamonds Diamonds: approximately 523 brilliant-cut diamonds for 2.02 carats Strap: shiny blue alligator Reference: Q3292423 Production: Limited edition of 10 pieces ML Staff. Courtesy of Jaeger‑LeCoultre

The Miami Dolphins announced they have signed defensive tackle Calais Campbell and waived wide receiver Mathew Sexton. Campbell is a six-time Pro Bowler (2014-15, 2017-20) entering his 17th NFL season. He played nine seasons (2008-16) with Arizona, three seasons (2017-19) with Jacksonville, three seasons (2020-22) with Baltimore and one season (2023) with Atlanta. Campbell has played in 244 games with 225 starts, totaling 856 tackles (608 solo), 105.5 sacks, three interceptions, 58 passes defensed, 17 forced fumbles and 13 fumble recoveries. He has also played in 15 postseason games with 10 starts. Campbell was named the 2019 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year and earned the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award in 2022. He originally entered the NFL as a second-round pick (50th overall) by Arizona in the 2008 NFL Draft following a collegiate career at the University of Miami. Sexton signed with the Dolphins on January 17, 2024. He originally entered the NFL with Pittsburgh on March 31, 2021. In 2023, he had stints on New England and Atlanta’s practice squads. He also spent time with Kansas City in 2021 and 2022. Sexton played for the Vegas Vipers of the XFL in the spring of 2023, totaling 23 receptions for 364 yards (15.8 avg.). He played collegiately at Eastern Michigan, where he caught 100 passes for 1,335 yards (13.4 avg.) and nine touchdowns. By ML Staff. Content/Image courtesy of Miami Dolphins

Heatstroke is a potentially deadly condition that can come on suddenly with little warning. Heatstroke occurs when heat production outpaces heat loss. A horse's normal temperature is 100 to 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures beyond 103.5 challenge their metabolic processes. Beyond 105 degrees, horses may show signs of subtle incoordination or lack precision and regularity in their paces. The horse may be fretful and irritable, less attentive and sluggish in its work. If its temperature stays over 105 for longer than a few minutes, the horse's sweating mechanism starts to shut down, and it loses interest in eating and drinking. All that internal heat dulls its brain's cognitive functions, leading to disorientation. If the temperature is not brought down within five to 10 minutes, or if it rises to 108 or beyond, the horse likely will collapse, suffer convulsions and die. At temperatures over 111.2 degrees, tissues can literally break down. Heat production even during gentle exercise can increase by 10 to 20 times over resting values. Sprinting results in an increase of 40 to 50 times over resting values. At work levels of 150 heartbeats per minute, a horse's temperature will go up 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit every three minutes. Working your horses in a steamy climate significantly increases their susceptibility to heatstroke. High humidity compromises the evaporative process because up to two-thirds of the heat-releasing sweat will roll off of the horse's body before it can evaporate and cool the horse. This means efficient sweating is not always synonymous with efficient cooling. The following rule of thumb has been devised as a guide. If the sum of the temperature and humidity is:· Less than 130 - no problem;· Greater than 150 - use caution, especially if the humidity is greater than half of the total;· Greater than 180 - use extreme caution, since normal cooling is almost ineffectual and horses may resort to panting. By ML Staff. Content/Image courtesy of United States Polo Association

The USTA National Campus was the perfect setting as top junior athletes gathered for the 2024 Bobby Curtis Bobby Curtis Junior State Championships in the Boys’ and Girls’ 12s & 14s. The Bobby Curtis tournament is one of the most prestigious events in the entire state, as only Florida players are eligible to compete. Many winners and participants have gone on to have successful careers in the pro tour. This time around, it was the 12 and Under as well as the 14 and Under divisions that were in play, as some of the rising stars of Florida tennis were putting on a great show throughout the week of competition. There were four first-time champions crowned, let’s see who they are, what their road to success looked like, and other top competitors from the tournament. Boys’ 12s Dmitriy Flyam (Left), Elias Harris (Right) The Boys’ 12s showed what Florida tennis is all about and that the future of tennis is definitely in good hands. Everyone played with grit and heart, leaving everything on the courts. Elias Harris had a strong run to the finals, winning his first two matches without dropping a game. In the quarterfinals, he ran into Patrick Paun (Hallandale Beach), who was playing strong tennis too. The two clashed, in a thrill three-set match. Elias jumped out early with a 6-4 opening set win, but Partick fought back taking the next one 7-5. This forced a 10-pint tiebreaker set, where the two started off trading points. In the end, Elias hit his stride and took the match. Elias rode that momentum for a dominant semifinal win over David Bender (Indian Harbour Beach) to secure a spot in the finals On the other end of the draw, Dmitriy Flyam started off his campaign in a great way. He won his first three matches with ease, only winning all but one set by more than four games. Dmitiry rode that momentum into the quarterfinals, where he put up a very strong performance against Tomas Gudia (Kissimmee) in a two-set win. This set him up with Selwyn Olufemi-Owoeye (Boca Raton) in the semifinals. Dmitiry, who hadn’t dropped a set all week long, kept that energy going and took the win in an extremely close match, winning 6-4, 6-4. This would set him up with Elias for the championship. In the finals, Elias and Dmitriy left everything they had left on the court. After playing nearly flawless tennis throughout the event, something had to give. The first set was back and forth, but eventually, Elias found a break and took it 6-4. Elias carried that into the next set and won it 6-1, becoming a Bobby Curits Champion. Championship: Elias Harris (Pembroke Pines) d. Dmitriy Flyam (Hallandale Beach) 6-4, 6-1 Third Place: David Bender (Indian Harbour Beach) Fourth Place: Selwyn Olufemi-Owoeye (Boca Raton) Fifth Place: Michael Rybak (Palm Coast) Sixth Place: Oliver Zinaja (Bradenton) Consolation Winner: Tajesh Reddy Bomma (Wesley Chapel) Girls’ 12s Much like the Boys’ the future of Florida Girls’ tennis is in the right hands as these junior athletes proved they are the best of the best. Christina Li got things going early, sweeping her first two matches and winning her third match, dropping just three games. The young prodigy was at the top of her game and carried that into the quarterfinals where she defeated Isla Amos (Melbourne) to reach the semifinals. Here, she matched up against Adelina Iftime (Orlando), who also has been extremely impressive up to this point, as she hadn’t dropped a set in the week. This clash was back-and-forth, as expected. Playing for a spot in the finals, Christina got going early, finding a break and taking the set 6-3. However, Adelina fired right back with a break and a 6-3 set win of her own. This forced a 10-point tiebreaker, where the girls were battling. Points were traded on each serve with a lead change throughout, but Christina was able to find a few in a row and take in by just two points. Over on the other side, Violeta Pisarczyk was putting on a great performance. In her first few matches, Violeta looked super strong as she swept three of her six sets that she won across that span. In the quarterfinals, she carried that over and swept the opening set and took the next one with ease. This set up a clash against Alsia Shifrin (Boca Raton), who had been clutch all tournament long. In two of her first four matches, Alsia won in a third-set tiebreaker. This match was intense as both girls were battling for their spot in the Bobby Curtis Championship. Violeta took the first set in a 6-4 fashion, but Alsia battled right back winning 6-3 and playing in her third 10-point tiebreaker of the week. It was back-and-forth, with neither girl giving an inch. As points were traded off, Violeta found a couple in a row and took it by just two points. The championship was set as Violeta and Christina were ready to leave everything on the court. Violeta got the scoring going early and jumped out with the first set, but that didn’t rattle Christina as she answered right back with a set win of her own. The match would come down to a 10-point tiebreaker. Fresh off the second set win, Christina was in top form and took the tiebreaker 10-3 to capture the Bobby Curtis Championship. Championship: Christina Li (Bradenton) d. Violeta Pisarczyk (Sunrise) 4-6, 6-2, 10-3 Third Place: Adelina Iftime (Orlando) Fourth Place: Alsia Shifrin (Boca Raton) Fifth Place: Isla Amos (Melbourne) Sixth Place: Aimee Peng (Bradenton) Consolation Winner: Arianne James (Sunrise) Boys’ 14s Paul Bower (Left), Mikaeel Alibaig (Right) The 14s division is one of the best to watch unfold as many of these players are entering extremely important years of their careers. They are about a year into high school and trying to turn the eyes of colleges onto them. All the athletes gave 110% effort on the courts as the matches unfolded. Mikaeel Alibaig, the top seed, was playing up to his rank. Across his first three matches, Mikaeel dominated the opposition, winning 36 of 44 games that he played in his six sets. He remained the top foe in the quarterfinals, as he took a rather convincing match 6-2, 6-1. In the semifinals, Mikaeel matched up with William Vainionpaa (Orlando), who was fresh off an intense three-set win. The two battled, but ultimately, it was Mikaeel at the top of his game, as he continued his hot streak, winning 6-3, 6-1. On the other side, Paul Bower looked to put a stop to Mikaeel. Paul was on his A-game. Through his first three matches, he didn’t lose a set and won 36 of his 48 games played. However, he was tested in the quarterfinals as Elliott Awomoyi (Pembroke Pines), was determined to continue his strong run in the tournament. Elliott got it started with a near-perfect opening set, winning 6-1. Unphased, Paul responded with a great second set, taking it 6-4 and forcing the 10-point tiebreaker. Paul rode his momentum from the previous set and got hot at the right time, winning 10-5. He kept his level of play up and took down Satvik Santosh (Orlando), in the semifinals 6-1, 6-4. With the championship set between Mikaeel and Paul, it was a great match with the two best giving their all. The first set was a fight, as the two wouldn’t give a break. But, Mikaeel found a late break and closed out the first set 7-5. He carried that into the second set and clinched the title, winning 6-3. On the weekend Mikaeel won 73 out of 96 games in 12 sets played. Championship: Mikaeel Alibaig (Boca Raton) d. Paul Bower (Coral Springs) 7-5, 6-3 Third Place: Satvik Santosh (Orlando) Fourth Place: William Vainionpaa (Orlando) Fifth Place: Juan Benito (Weston) Sixth Place: Elliott Awomoyi (Pembroke Pines) Consolation Winner: Dylan Remedios (Miami) Girls’ 14s Melanie Constandache (Left), Michelle Flyam (Right) Michelle Flyam went on an extremely dominant run throughout the week. In her first three matches, Michelle was playing perfect tennis. The top seed ran through her opponents, dropping just 4 games in six sets. She kept that hot streak going into the quarterfinals as she closed out a strong 6-1, 6-2 win. The semifinal was the first match where she was truly tested. Matching up against Audrey Dussault (Kissimmee), the two girls battled it out on the court. It was a contested opening set as the two were trading games, before Michelle got a break and won 6-4. She rode that momentum into the next set and took it 6-2, to advance to finals and try to complete one of the best runs in recent years for the 14s. Her opponent, however, wouldn’t be an easy foe. Melanie Constandache was destined to make a run in the tournament and turn the attention toward her. Things got going quickly for Melanie as she found herself in a close opening match. Julia Chesman (Port Saint Lucie) pushed Melaine to a tiebreaker in the first set but fell just short. Melanie closed out the second set, taking the match 7-6, 6-3. Melanie would dominate her next two matches and face off against Anastasiya Muravia (Boynton Beach) in the quarterfinals. This was an intense three-set match, where the two girls were playing great tennis. It was back-and-forth in the tiebreaker, but Melani took a few in a row and won by three points. She carried that win into the semifinal match against Braylen Michelsen (Fort Myers) and won 6-4, 6-2. The championship was set with Michelle and Melanie, the final two players. Michelle, who was riding a hot hand all week long, continued that level of play. She jumped out in the opening set with a break and took it 6-3. She closed out the match with a 6-2 win and was crowned Bobby Curits Champion. On the weekend Michelle won 72 of 90 games across twelve sets, one of the best runs in recent years. Championship: Michelle Flyam (Hallandale Beach) d. Melanie Constandache (Coconut Creek) 6-3, 6-2 Third Place: Braylen Michelsen (Fort Myers) Fourth Place: Audrey Dussault (Kissimmee) Fifth Place: Anastasiya Muravia (Boynton Beach) Sixth Place: Charlotte Ballarin (Boca Raton) Consolation Winner: Adriana Khomyakova (Port Saint Lucie) By ML Staff. Content/Image courtesy by Jaret Kappelman, Marketing & Communications Coordinator for USTA Florida.

On the occasion of its tenth anniversary, Institution of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA) Miami presents “Toward the Celestial,” a selection of works from its permanent collection highlighting the museum’s programmatic development, as well as recent commissions and previously unshown works. The exhibition is organized thematically, and journeys from microscopic to macroscopic images in order to explore the dimension of time and orders of scale. The exhibition’s title alludes to Betye Saar’s Celestial Universe (1988) banner, which was featured in the artist’s 2021 survey and has been part of installations of the artist over multiple decades suggesting both imminent presence and the recording of time through alternative ideological structures. By ML Staff. Courtesy of Instittue of Comtemporary Art Miami

As the popularity of cigars boomed on both sides of the Atlantic in the late 19th century, manufacturers began marketing a new device to support this habit: cutters designed to snip off the end of a cigar before lighting. Not just utilitarian tools, many cigar cutters were elaborate decorative and figural objects intended for display, serving as personal emblems for the men who used them. Smoke Signals features cutters in many forms—hunting dogs, champagne bottles, pistols, and more—as well as complementary materials from The Wolfsonian's collection. Together, these items offer an unusual window into the broader masculine culture around cigar smoking, from social ambition to attitudes about women. Made possible by Richard Kronenberg and his recent donation of cigar cutters. By ML Staff. Courtesy of The Wolfsonian–FIU

The Florida State Golf Association is proud to announce the 32 junior golfers named to the 2024 Junior Florida Cup teams. Most are familiar with the customary format of the event. The 32 competitors are divided into teams based on the region they reside: North and South. Each team consists of 10 boys and 6 girls, in which the North and South teams will be pitted against each other in a Ryder Cup style format to ultimately clinch the victory and raise the trophy. Bent Pine Golf Club will play host to the 18th Junior Florida Cup matches, set to take place August 4-6. Bent Pine hosted as the second site for the 107th Amateur Championship in June, and provided a fantastic test of golf for the players. The FSGA is happy to return to the course for a fun and challenging competition with the best junior golfers in the state. The traditional Ryder Cup format will be played out as follows: Four-Ball matches take place on Monday Morning with Foursome matches to follow. Monday evening the players will attend a pairings dinner. Finally, Tuesday morning brings the Singles matches followed by the trophy and awards presentation. Each match is worth one point to the team total and the first team to 16 ½ points wins the cup for one year. A 16-16 tie results in the defending champions retaining the Cup for an additional year. Last year the South Team successfully defended their title with a final score of 21-11. However, the North Team still leads the overall results 11-5-1. Will the South Team continue their reign for yet another year, or will the North Team take back the cup? Check out the teams below! By ML Staff. Content/Image courtesy of FSGA. Top image courtesy of Unsplash/Andrew Lomas

Presented against a backdrop of monumental sculptures by South African ceramicist Hylton Nel, the new collection by Kim Jones for Dior Men spotlights the craft and skills of Dior’s Ateliers. Luxury meets utility and men’s workwear borrows new resonance from women’s haute couture in new silhouettes that celebrate a contemporary legacy. The Artistic Director for Dior men’s collections borrowed from the language of ceramics for this season’s collection, creating silhouettes that are both refined and sculptural. Knitwear adopts playful motifs, prints and ceramic fastenings gleaned from Hylton Nel’s works. Studded motifs on garments, bags and shoes are also inspired by the ceramicist’s world. Rounded forms predominate in tailoring and outerwear, while ethereal cuts flatter the movement of the body. Clogs in elevated materials such as beech wood and calf leather morph into biker boots or elegant derbys. Kim Jones focuses his vision to reinterpret the Dior archives. Taken from an Yves Saint-Laurent piece from fall-winter 1960, a scarf collar motif runs throughout the collection. The Saddle bag, an icon of Dior style for over 25 years, is softened with curvilinear contours. Cloche hats designed by Stephen Jones in conjunction with Earth Age in Cape Town add a playful touch to the silhouettes. Local South African craftspeople hand-crocheted the hats and ceramic beads were applied in Paris. This coming together of craft embodies the collective energy and artisanal handiwork that define Dior. ML Staff. Content/image(s) courtesy of Dior

Formula 1 and Apple Original Films today announced that the highly anticipated movie starring Brad Pitt, directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, will be distributed in theatres around the world and in IMAX® by Warner Bros. Pictures internationally on June 25th 2025, and in North America on June 27th 2025. Made in collaboration with Formula 1, the movie is a landmark for the sport and cinema, filmed in real-time during grands prix around the world and involving the F1® community, including all 10 teams, the drivers, the FIA and race promoters. The new feature film is set in the exhilarating and cinematic world of Formula 1 and will immerse audiences in the spectacle of the most popular annual sports series, celebrating the skill and heroism of the drivers while showcasing the incredible challenge of competition in Formula 1. The feature will see Brad Pitt star as a former driver who returns to Formula 1, alongside Damson Idris as his rookie team-mate at APXGP, a fictional team on the grid, battling against the sport’s drivers and teams. Production of the movie, which began in 2023, will continue at this year’s British Grand Prix and at several other races, and complete at the season-ending in Abu Dhabi in December. The star-studded cast includes Academy Award-nominee Kerry Condon, Academy Award-winner Javier Bardem, Emmy Award-winner and Golden Globe Award nominee Tobias Menzies, Sarah Niles, Kim Bodnia and Samson Kayo. The global theatrical release will also include IMAX® theatres. The crystal-clear images, coupled with IMAX’s customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio, create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie. By ML Staff. Content/image courtesy of Formula 1

The Miami Dolphins announced their 2024 training camp schedule presented by Baptist Health with practices held at the Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens. The Dolphins will hold 12 practices open to the public and an additional practice exclusively for season ticket members. The first public practice will be on Sunday, July 28 in celebration of the NFL's "Back Together Weekend." The team will hold a practice inside Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, August 3, which will be open to the public. There will also be three opportunities for fans to view joint practices – first with the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday, August 6 and Wednesday, August 7, followed by a practice against the Washington Commanders on Thursday, August 15. All practices will begin at 10:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Fans can secure tickets for 2024 Miami Dolphins Training Camp beginning Monday, July 8. Attendance for all open practices is free, but fans must reserve tickets through the Miami Dolphins Account Manager by Ticketmaster. Practice times are subject to change and the most updated information can be found on http://miamidolphins.com/trainingcamp or the team's official Twitter account @MiamiDolphins. This year's training camp will feature theme days, food trucks from local restaurants, fan festivities, and the garage sale benefitting the Miami Dolphins Foundation. Fans in attendance at the Baptist Health Training Complex will enjoy practices under a shaded canopy in stadium-style seating. The Dolphins will host practices at the Baptist Health Training Complex for the fourth year since the state-of-the-art facility opened in 2021 in Miami Gardens. Baptist Health serves as the Official Medical Team and Official Wellness and Sports Medicine Provider of the Miami Dolphins and the Training Complex. Miami Dolphins 2024 Public Training Camp Schedule (All open practices will take place at the Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens except where otherwise noted) By ML Staff. Content/Image courtesy of Miami Dolphins

Competitors battled through 36 holes of stroke play and 5 matches for the chance to be crowned the Senior Amateur Match Play Champion. At the end of the week, Palm Beach Gardens native RJ Nakashian would capture the Championship. Stroke Play Qualifying In stroke play qualifying, it was a quest to make the top 32 in order to be a part of the match play proceedings. Reigning Senior Amateur Champion, RJ Nakashian, continued his great form in 2024 as he finished as the medalist and earned the top seed. 35 players would finish the two rounds at 12-over or better, necessitating a 5 for 2 playoff to determine the final spots in match play. On the second playoff hole, Bill Barnes would earn his spot as the 31st seed and a hole later Todd Mudge would clinch the final spot. Match Play RJ Nakashian continued his great play as he got through his first three matches with relative ease. An 8 & 6 victory in the first round was followed with 3 & 2 and 7 & 6 victories on Tuesday. In Nakashian’s side of the bracket, Michael Nealy would face slightly more resistance but never saw the 18th hole in any match on his way to the semifinals. On the bottom half of the bracket, the 3 seed Michael Kelley would hold serve in his region. Kelley advanced with a 3 & 1 victory in the Round of 32 and closed both his matches out on the 18th hole Tuesday to book a ticket to the Semifinals. Matching up against Kelley Wednesday morning, David Anthony continued his match play success in FSGA events. The three-time Super-Senior Player of the Year and reigning Super-Senior Amateur Champion secured a 1 up victory in the Round of 32 and never saw past the 16th hole on Tuesday with victories of 5 & 4 and 4 & 2. Semi-Finals In the first semifinal match, RJ Nakashian would take a quick lead with an eagle on the par-5 second hole. Unfazed, Michael Nealy’s birdie putt from 10 feet on the 4th hole would find the bottom of the cup to square the match. A par on the 5th for Nakashian would be enough to take back the lead and after reaching the par-5 6th in two shots, Nealy would concede the hole after being forced to chip out from where his drive left him and never get back into a scoring position. Nealy would also drop a hole after a bogey to close out the front nine which would leave him 3 down at the turn. A bogey on the par-3 13th by Nakashian dropped his lead to 2-up.  After a pair of halved holes, the duo would come to the par-3 16th with a tricky back right hole location. Both players would find the green but a 3-putt from Michael Neely would book RJ Nakashian’s trip to the finals. On the other side of the bracket, after par’s on 1 & 2 from both David Anthony and Michael Kelley, Kelley would jump start the action by winning holes #3 & #4. Anthony would respond with a victory on the 5th hole but would give it back on the par-3 7th with a bogey. 2-down through 8 holes, Anthony would kick start his round winning three of the next four holes to flip the match to 1-up for the Jacksonville native. The 14th hole would be pivotal as Kelley hit his approach to within five feet while Anthony would be outside of him at 15 feet. Anthony’s birdie putt would roll in the back of the cup to put the pressure on Kelley. As Kelley’s birdie putt rolled by the hole, he would be 2-down with four holes to play. After trading wins on the 15th and 16th holes, the semifinalists would come to the par-5 17th. Kelley would leave himself a long birdie putt from the front of the green while Anthony had 30 feet for birdie. Kelley gave it a great roll but just narrowly missed leaving Anthony with two putts to win the match. Anthony’s birdie putt would slide by the hole but would be enough to secure a birth to the finals. Championship Match The Championship Match would be a matchup of the reigning Senior Amateur and Super-Senior Amateur Champions. After opening pars, RJ Nakashian would get the proceedings started with a birdie on the second hole. A short range miss on the third hole by Anthony would see himself 2-down through three holes. After getting to 3-up through six holes, RJ would miss the green on the 8th hole and leave himself a pitch shot from 30 yards short of the green. With Anthony on the green in regulation, Nakashian had to take a chance by flying it up on the green with the pin tucked in the front. His pitch would land and release to 15 feet and as his par putt slid by Anthony’s two-putt par would be good enough for his first hole won in the final match. As they made the turn with Nakashian, things quieted down as the pair traded pars on 10-12. A quality iron shot from Nakashian on the par-3 13th was close enough to be conceded by Anthony. Anthony’s birdie putt would miss low, and Nakashian would go back to 3-up with just five holes to play. However, back-to-back bogeys on 14 and 15 would allow Anthony to cut the deficit to 1-down with two to play. Both players were able to get around the green in two shots on the par-5 17th. Nakashian had a straight forward chip shot from in front of the green while Anthony was in a spot of bother on the edge of the bunker. Nakashian’s chip would go to eight feet for birdie. A sandy lie made the downhill chip extremely difficult but that would not faze the Super-Senior Amateur Champion. Anthony would hit his chip to 10 feet which from was met with applause from the Legacy Golf & Tennis Club Superintendent, showing the difficulty of what he was facing. However, his birdie putt would miss giving Nakashian a putt for the title. Nakashian, like Anthony, could not convert his birdie and the duo would head to the 18th tee. Both drives would find the fairway, Nakashian about 20 yards ahead of Anthony. Approaches that missed the green right by both players put them in a tough spot as the 18th green sits well above the bunker that Nakashian was in and the run-off Anthony found. Anthony would hit another stellar chip to five feet to put the pressure back on Nakashian. RJ hit a great bunker shot to within three feet of the hole setting up a putt to win the Championship. When Nakashian’s final putt hit the bottom of the cup he would become the 2024 Senior Amateur Match Play Champion. With this win, Nakashian takes home his second FSGA victory of 2024 after winning the 63rd Senior Amateur Championship at Innisbrook earlier this year. By ML Staff. Content/Image courtesy of FSGA