The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach cordially invites you to “A Small Affair”, a book signing event on Thursday, January 12th, 2023 to celebrate young literary sensation Flora Collins's sophomore novel, A Small Affair! Following Afternoon Tea, Flora and her mother, fashion legend Amy Fine Collins, will converse about the book after which Flora will personally sign books for guests. A SMALL AFFAIR Thursday, January 12th, 2023 4:30PM: Arrival and Afternoon Tea featuring a specialty Champagne Cocktail inspired by A Small Affair 5:00PM-5:30PM: Conversation between Flora and her mother, fashion legend Amy Fine Collins, followed by audience Q & A 5:30PM-6:00PM: Book Signing with Flora Location: Tech Lounge The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach 1 Lincoln Road Miami Beach, FL 33139 RSVP to ASmallAffair@purplepr.com RSVPs close Tuesday, January 10th Complimentary valet parking will be available. Pre-signed books will also be available to order. Please enquire when RSVPing. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of PURPLE/Flora Collins

The Slim d’Hermès Quantieme Perpetuel, measuring 39.5 mm, is a magnificent expression of the expertise and craftsmanship of the Hermès Maison. Its minimalist design and perpetual calendar functionality make it an epitome of understated elegance. The 39.5 mm case, crafted from a precious metal, is the ideal size for those who prefer a subtle appearance. The clean and easy-to-read dial is embellished with discreet perpetual calendar displays, enhancing the sophistication of this timeless watch. The watch’s slim profile and advanced perpetual calendar movement make it a highly sought-after piece. The Slim d’Hermès Quantieme Perpetuel is a true statement timepiece for those who value fine craftsmanship, timeless design, and horological excellence. Price: $42,075.00, Made in Switzerland. To learn more, visit www.hermes.com. By ML Staff | Images courtesy of Hermès

Julio Iglesias Jr. first entered the music business as a small child, touring the world with his famous father while being introduced on stage to tens of millions of fans across continents. The eldest son of Julio Iglesias, the biggest selling Spanish music artist of all time with one hundred million albums sold, and television host Isabel Preysler, Iglesias Jr. shares his father’s love for timeless love ballads that continue to inspire generations. His passion lies in the classic soul-quenching romance of his father’s era, which included Latin pop and adult contemporary music that has helped to set the Iglesias music legacy in stone. Born in Madrid, Spain, Iglesias Jr., along with his older sister Chabeli and younger brother Enrique, emigrated to Miami, Florida as children to live with their father, allowing the siblings a front row seat to their father’s career and lifestyle. The family continues to call Miami home. The city’s balmy air, Latin influence and musicality keeps Iglesias Jr. tied to his roots and allows for regular family reunions. In his latest English-language album, Under the Covers, Julio Iglesias Jr. offers fans an updated rendition of the classic love ballad Into the Night. The song was originally recorded in 1980 by the late Benny Mardones. Iglesias Jr.’s voice seamlessly blends with that of Mardones in the updated duet, adding new texture to the song. Other tracks on the album include a sparkling Stevie Wonder medley in duet with Brian McKnight, a big band version of the Right Said Fred camp hit I’m Too Sexy, a jazz-inspired cover of Billy Joel’s Just the Way You Are, a silky interpretation of the George Michael hit Careless Whisper in duet with Jewel, and more. Allison Kugel: What is your earliest memory of falling in love with music? Julio Iglesias Jr: I remember going on tour with my dad when I was seven, eight, nine years old; traveling all over Europe with my dad, watching him on stage and just falling in love with the idea of one day being there doing the same thing. It was incredible to watch him performing at all of these huge stadiums with 20,000 or 30,000 people watching him, adoring him, and loving the music. It was really amazing for me to be able to experience that. Allison: Was it the energy of the crowd and the applause, was it the music, or a combination? Julio: It was a little bit of everything. Just watching people’s faces and listening to the music. It’s funny, because now when I’m doing all of these shows around the world, performing all of these songs that my dad used to sing, for me to be able to sing those songs now on stage that I grew up listening to him sing is just an unbelievable experience for me. Allison: Yes, I watched a video of you and your father, Julio Iglesias, performing hi classic song, To All the Girls I’ve Loved Before, on stage together. Julio: That was a while ago, but people always talk to me about that video. Allison: Your father, Julio Iglesias, is the biggest selling Spanish music artist of all time. Do you get nervous when you are performing with him on stage? Julio: How can I explain this? Yes. The first time I actually had the chance to go on tour with my dad in 2015 and we did eight or nine shows together, I opened up the shows for my dad which is really an incredible experience. The first time I went on stage with him was that video that you saw and it was pretty intimidating, I have to admit. It is also intimidating to sing a lot of my dad’s songs now at my age because I feel they are always going to compare [us], but I just love singing those songs and my dad has told me, “[There is] no better person than you to sing those songs around the world. They’re songs that you grew up listening to, and I love the way you sing them.” Allison: What experiences have shaped the human being you are today? Julio: There are so many, but the major one is growing up in this musical family. My dad being one of the most well-known entertainers in the world. I’ll never forget when we were very young, my dad used to bring us up on stage. After a certain song he would just bring the kids up on stage and we used to get really embarrassed. It was one of the most embarrassing moments of our lives. I’ll never forget talking to my brother Enrique or my older sister Chabeli about those moments when dad used to bring us up on stage and present us to the world. It was pretty nerve wracking with all those people looking at you and being the son of such a huge star. It really shaped my life in the way that I am now and what I grew up into. I also got to learn and I got to meet so many people. That is why I speak 3 or 4 languages. I got to travel. I got to do so many things that I was blessed to do. Allison: When you and your brother Enrique were kids, would you say, “Hey, when we grow up, we are going to be famous singers like dad.”? What was the conversation? Julio: Actually, my dad wanted us to be lawyers or doctors. He was always trying to push us away from being entertainers, because he knows how tough it is. He knows how weird it can be sometimes. I know now how difficult it is to be successful and to really make it in the music industry as an entertainer. It is very difficult and challenging, and you have to be very serious and very smart. Allison: Let’s talk about your new single, a remake of the classic song, Into the Night. You re-made it as a duet with the late Benny Mardones (Mardones passed away in 2020), the original artist who recorded the song. How did that collaboration come about? Julio: When my manager Mark Oswald and my producer Rudy Perez get together with me and we started talking about what kind of record we wanted to do, what kinds of songs we wanted to do, and we finally decided we wanted to do a big band record with all of these great oldies but goodies. It’s all of these great songs that everybody knows, and that my generation grew up listening to. We came across Into the Night and I was actually telling Rudy that when I first came to the U.S. (Iglesias Jr. emigrated from Madrid, Spain) in 1986, I used to always listen to that song on the radio and think, “Oh my God, I love this song!” even though I didn’t understand it. I loved the music and I loved the beat. I never thought when I first listened to this song in 1986 that I would one day do the duet with Benny, and that it would be my first single on my new record. Allison: Some the elements of the original song would be politically incorrect today in today’s culture. Julio: We actually changed the lyrics. You’re totally right. We were recording the song and Rudy comes up to me and says, “Dude, I think we have to change the lyrics, and Benny loved the idea at the time. He loved the idea of doing the duet with me and he was okay with actually changing the lyrics, which was incredible. [We just changed the first line of the song]. Allison: One of the things that makes the song so powerful is its passion. Would you say that you have a romantic soul? Julio: Big time, and this is the type of music that I love. I’ve listened to all types of music in my life, but for the last 10-15 years I have felt that this is the path I want. These are the songs that I want to sing. I feel very comfortable and very happy singing great ballads, love songs and songs that touch your heart. I really feel that is my thing. Allison: What’s your relationship situation? Julio: I actually got divorced two years ago, and now I’m dating and I’m super happy. I have a girlfriend now. We get a long really well, and she’s good. Allison: You cover a lot of artists’ classic songs. Do you write original material as well? Julio: I wrote my whole 2003 Spanish record in 2003, called Tercera Dimension. I was really inspired in the early 2000s to write these songs in Spanish. It just came to me and I started writing like crazy. It’s been a while since I’ve really written a song. I definitely know what I like, and I know a great song. I would love to get back to writing and really focus again like I did in 2003. Allison: The album that is coming out this winter is called Under the Covers. Is this your first all English-language album? Julio: This is actually my second English album. I’ve done a couple of bilingual Spanish and English records. This is my full all-English record… Allison: … With a really eclectic group of songs. How did you choose some of these songs and artists to cover? Julio: With Into the Night, the hardest part of the record was choosing ten songs out of 150 that I had in mind. Rudy and I would sit for hours trying to figure out which songs we are going to do, and which songs could we make into a big band production that would sound amazing. Another song on the album is Just the Way You Are,” which is one of my favorite songs of all time. Allison: I love Billy Joel! Julio: He is one of my favorite artists of all time. Allison: Me too. Did anyone ever ask you, “If you were stuck on a desert island, and you could only play one album…?” Mine would be Billy Joel Greatest Hits Volume I and II. Julio: Anybody that tells me they don’t like Billy Joel, I just cannot believe it. For me, Billy Joel rocks the earth. Just the Way You Are is another one of those songs I grew up listening to and when I told Rudy I would like to do a Billy Joel song, that was the song. The way we did it with the horns and the production, I love the way it came out and I’m super happy the song made it onto the record. Allison: And you have a duet with Jewel, a cover of George Michael’s Careless Whisper. Julio: That was a song that my dad also sang. It is one of the best George Michaels songs. Then we have a beautiful Stevie Wonder medley with Over Joy and I Just Called to Say I Love You. Allison: One of my favorites! Julio: Yes, and Isn’t She Lovely. Allison: And that is a duet with Brian McKnight? Julio: Yes, and we were very happy that Brian wanted to work on the record with us. Allison: Okay, this one shocked me. You do a big band-esque cover of Right Said Fred, I’m Too Sexy. Julio: It was also one of those songs that, of course, I’ve heard a million times. I grew up with that song in the 90s. [We] actually spoke to the guys from Right Said Fred and they agreed to do it as a duet. The way we did it is, we kept the beat of that song, because that is what makes the song it’s a similar version, but big band with a lot of instruments in the right places. It sounds like a band is playing it, instead of a computerized [sound]. Allison: I find that songs from decades past really told stories. You would listen to a song from decades past and the artist told a story, with both lyrics and emotion. I find that’s been lost a little bit in today’s music. Julio: I don’t doubt it. I definitely think in old songs, they capture your heart. It is completely different from nowadays in the Latin and Spanish market, which is even worse. In the Latin market it has become very Urban, Reggaeton. You don’t have those songs that really capture your heart. It’s not timeless music. People listen to it today, but tomorrow people will not remember those songs like we did with the old songs. Allison: You will be performing live at the Latin Song Writers Hall of Fame La Musa Awards on October 13th. Julio: Yes, it will either be October 13th or 14th, and we have not done it in two years because of Covid. Covid ruined a lot of the awards and a lot of music’s important stuff that we have all been wanting to do for the last two years. This year it is happening again, finally, and everybody is super excited. It will be televised. I’m supposed to do a performance in that show, but we don’t know yet. We are working on it. Allison: You grew up in Spain with your mother until the age of nine, and then you moved to Miami to live with your father. What prompted that move from Spain to Miami? Julio: My dad was working in the U.S. in the early 80s and throughout the 90s. He moved to Miami, I think, in ‘78 and ‘79. It was just easier for him to work in the U.S. and in South America. In ’82 and ‘83 my grandfather got kidnapped. My father and mother were divorced at the time and they decided to bring the kids (Iglesias Jr., brother Enrique Iglesias and their sister, Chabeli) to the U.S., just for safety reasons. So, we moved to the U.S. in 1985, and I think it was after my grandfather was kidnapped in Madrid, Spain. He was kidnapped for about three months. Allison: Was your grandfather held for a ransom payment from your father? Julio: Yes, he was held for ransom and so my mother and father decided to bring the kids to the U.S. because they were scared for the kids. Allison: I’ve heard of that happening in Central and South America. I’ve never heard of it happening in Europe. Julio: In Europe, Yes. In the ‘80s we had ETA in Spain, which was a terrorist group from Northern Spain, and they used to do these kinds of things. Allison: Was he returned safely? Julio: Actually, the Spanish police found him and saved his life. Allison: What is your parent’s relationship like today? Do they maintain a friendship? Julio: Oh yes, they have a great relationship. They love each other very much and they talk all the time. Allison: That is awesome. What is a big Iglesias family gathering like? Julio: I’m lucky in the sense that I get to spend two Christmas’ in the sense that we spend some part of Christmas in Europe and some part of Christmas in the U.S., because we have my father’s side, my mother’s side, and then I have my sister who has two kids, my brother who has three kids. So when we all gather together, we need a ballroom. It’s crazy. Allison: Do you think you will ever have kids? Julio: Yes, of course. I would love to. I still feel young and strong. Allison: You are crazy fit. What is your fitness routine? Julio: I’m just always doing something, and I love sports. I don’t eat meat. I do a lot of sports. I’m always doing something. I’m always moving. I’m not a couch potato. I don’t sit on the couch and do nothing. I sleep well and I’m always very active in anything that I do. That is the only thing, and my genes, because my mother is very thin. My father is pretty thin too, so genes are also part of it. Allison: Do you think you, your father, and your brother, Enrique, would ever tour together at some point? Julio: I think so. We’ve spoken about it at family reunions and it would be something amazing. [We would] maybe even record a song together and then tour. Allison: What is the best advice you have ever received? Julio: My father told me to be true to yourself and be a good person. Surround yourself with good people that are trustworthy, and that you can learn from. Allison: Do you pray? And, if so, who or what do you pray to? Julio: I definitely believe in God, and I pray. When I pray, and I know this sounds corny, but I pray when I go on an airplane every time (laugh). I’ve always done that, my whole life. I’m so used to it. I get on an airplane and I start praying. I pray to God that everything is safe, and we are going to get to our destination in a safe way. Allison: If you could travel back in time and change any famous historical event, where would you go and what would attempt to change? Julio: I’m really into nature and I’m a big animal person. I love dogs, cats, and any animal. I would have a zoo in my house if I could. I would change the way animals are treated. I would change global warming. I would have started many, many years ago what we are trying to do now. The world would be a much better place for us to all live in. Allison: What do you think you came into this life as Julio Iglesias Jr. to learn, and what do you think you came here to teach? Julio: To teach, I would say to be a good person and to be respectful to others. Treat people the way you want to be treated, yourself. And I am here to learn about everything. I’m the type of person that wants to know about absolutely everything. Even if it is the dumbest thing, or something I will never use, it is just very interesting for me to know about everything. I love to learn. Allison: Do you have any outside-the-box interests or hobbies that would surprise people? Julio: I’m a big water sports fan. I do windsurfing, kiteboarding, wake surfing and wake boarding. I love sports. At the same time, I’m a really good tennis player. I’m also a mechanic. I love cars. I love taking a motor out of a car and rebuilding the engine. I’m an electrician. I’m a gardener. I’m a plumber. I’m a handyman. I do everything myself. If something needs to be fixed in the house, I do it myself. People would never believe how much stuff I really do. Barely anybody walks into my house to do stuff, because I do it myself. Allison: That is beyond awesome! The new album Under the Covers is out February 7th. Correct? Julio: Yes, the week of February 7th leading up to Valentine’s Day. Listen to Julio Iglesias Jr.’s Into the Night Duet with Benny Mardones. Follow Julio Iglesias Jr on Instagram @juliojrofficial and visit julioiglesiasjronline.com. Allison Kugel is a veteran entertainment journalist and host of the Allison Interviews podcast. Watch her extended interview with Julio Iglesias Jr. on YouTube or listen to the extended interview on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Follow Allison Kugel on Instagram @theallisonkugel and at AllisonInterviews.com.

Valentino’s 2023 Fashion Ready-to-Wear Collection, designed by Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli, showcases effortless elegance and timeless style. The collection features luxurious fabrics and bold yet sophisticated colors, blending traditional couture techniques with a modern and fresh approach. The pieces in the collection are both classic and contemporary, displaying Piccioli’s exceptional ability to bring different elements together to create a cohesive and breathtaking whole. Ideal for women who value confidence and beauty, the pieces in this collection are a testament to the art of fashion. To learn more visit www.valentino.com. Click below to launch slideshow > By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Valentino

Gucci is adding an exclusive selection of new pieces to its Hortus Deliciarum High Jewelry collection. Hortus Deliciarum — meaning ‘Garden of Delights’ in Latin — blends Gucci’s rich heritage in Italian craftsmanship and its ever-distinctive creativity in one-of-a-kind masterpieces distinguished by unique artistry, exceptional quality, and acute attention to detail. The current chapter, the third since the collection’s launch in 2019, draws inspiration from the world of travel and the memorable moments that every journey can bring. The new additions to the Hortus Deliciarum collection include necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and multi-finger rings, divided into different themes. The designs explore tantalizing facets of the natural and animal kingdom, placing jewelry artistry center stage. The collection includes several new creations including a brilliant multi-finger ring – the result of 100 hours of meticulous production – crafted in yellow gold with a beautiful 38.8 carat green tourmaline centerpiece surrounded by diamonds. An equally stunning yellow gold cuff earring offers an elegant explosion of garnets, yellow beryl, rubellite, and diamonds. A yellow gold bracelet, is also part of the collection, showcasing a diamond-embellished chevron pattern and an oval-shaped 16 carat rubellite tourmaline, offering a striking geometric interplay of straight lines and smooth curves. This exceptional creation takes 200 hours to produce. The Hortus Deliciarum High Jewelry collection, launched in Paris in 2019, was followed by a second chapter presented on Italy’s Lake Maggiore in 2021 while the third and current collection was initially unveiled in Rome in 2022. To learn more visit: gucci.com/us/en/st/capsule/gucci-high-jewelry By ML Staff | Images courtesy of Gucci

Step into the world of General Aviation 2.0 with the Hill’s Helicopter Model HX50. This state-of-the-art helicopter offers a safe, luxurious, and thrilling flying experience unlike any other. A REVOLUTION IN GENERAL AVIATION Hill Helicopters is leading the charge in a new approach to delivering and supporting affordable luxury private aircraft ownership. This end-to-end experience, called General Aviation 2.0, begins with a modern aircraft design and continues with all the support needed to make the most of private aviation. “The HX50 is a masterpiece in every detail, offering exceptional performance, safety, and ease of flying, all backed by an outstanding ownership model,” says Jason Hill, Chairman and Chief Engineer. FOCUSED ON THE CUSTOMER General Aviation 2.0 prioritizes the customer, ensuring a safe, fully supported ownership experience. The HX50 meets or exceeds the latest EASA and FAA airworthiness requirements and provides low operating costs, maintaining a stable high resale value. IDEAL FOR PRIVATE OWNERS Private owners will particularly appreciate the revolutionary cost model of the HX50. Its long 5,000-hour, on-condition TBO eliminates calendar depreciation and eliminates the need for a 12-year aircraft and engine overhaul. Hill’s commitment to low ongoing maintenance and insurance costs helps keep entry-level private helicopter ownership within reach. Experience the future of private aviation with the Hill’s Helicopter Model HX50. Learn more at www.hillhelicopters.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Hill Helicopters

As the city skyline welcomes a new level of luxury, Twenty-Nine Indian Creek is set to deliver a landmark residential project at the center of it all. Rising in the heart of the Faena District, the boutique collection of only 11 meticulously crafted private residences will offer striking views of Downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay, and an inimitable living experience. Being developed by JMH Development (www.jmhdev.com) with architecture, interiors and landscaping imagined by renowned firm Urban Robot, Twenty-Nine Indian Creek will reflect timeless sophistication and serve as an emblem for historic preservation. The modern, seven-story building will offer eight three-bedroom residences and one sprawling full-floor penthouse with an expansive wraparound terrace and panoramic views. In addition, the site is home to a 1930s Art Deco building that has been obstructed from public view for nearly 60 years. JMH Development will restore and relocate the structure to harmoniously integrate the past with the present, creating two sprawling townhomes within that will pay homage to the inherent design qualities of its former era. “We always strive to create projects that enrich the neighborhoods in which we build,” said Jason Halpern, Principal of JMH Development. “The design, ingenuity and attention to detail that is being poured into every aspect of Twenty-Nine Indian Creek is exceptional. We are excited to be part of another project that celebrates historic preservation.” Spanning 1,750 to 4,800-square-feet, each elegantly appointed residence is designed to maximize space and seamlessly connect to the outdoors–with sweeping floor-to-ceiling windows and doors ushering in an abundance of natural light. Spacious terraces with iconic, undulated railings showcase exquisite craftsmanship that continues indoors - with interiors that feature diligent attention to detail. Gourmet chefs’ kitchens showcase bone white lacquered custom cabinetry, fully integrated Miele appliances with wine storage, plus marble countertops and island. Spa-inspired bathrooms offer indulgent features including freestanding soaking tubs, dual vanities, honed flooring and premium Hansgrohe fixtures. Townhomes feature 18-foot double-height great rooms and private terraces with landscaped gardens and summer kitchen. “The building mirrors the duality of the architectural languages spoken on Indian Creek Drive and Collins Avenue, blending early 20th century style with modern influences,” said Sebastian Velez, Principal at Urban Robot Associates. “We envisioned a layered juxtaposition of traditional and modern that is responsive to Twenty-Nine Indian Creek’s incredible setting, and resulted in an urban refuge with enduring design qualities.” Residents of this intimate community will enjoy a palm-tree shaded pool deck inclusive of daybed lounge chairs and tanning areas, a summer kitchen with barbeque and dining area, and an outdoor shower, as well as direct access to a dedicated beach club. The building’s Art Deco-inspired, geometrical design is complemented by lush landscaping with terraced walls and cascading greenery, water features, and a natural color palette, creating an instant sense of serenity. “This is a truly distinctive project, there is nothing else like it in the area,” said Daniel de la Vega, president of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty. “Twenty-Nine Indian Creek presents a rare opportunity to own a home of this caliber just steps from the beach, with the ideal combination of privacy and access.” Situated in the Faena District, Twenty-Nine Indian Creek will be at the center of the city’s buzziest neighborhood, allowing residents to conveniently explore world-class dining, hospitality and cultural institutions including the Faena Hotel and Faena Forum, The Miami Beach Edition, the upcoming Aman Miami Beach and Bvlgari Hotel. With exclusive sales by ONE Sotheby’s International Realty’s (www.onesothebysrealty.com) Reid Heidenry and Marko Gojanovic, Twenty-Nine Indian Creek ushers in an elevated standard of living with a blend of history for the modern era. 2901 Indian Creek, Miami Beach, 29-indiancreek.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Twenty-Nine Indian Creek/ONE Sotheby’s International Realty

Marc Jacob's latest collection for Spring-Summer 2023, named "Heroes," is a tribute to both historical and contemporary figures. The collection features a fusion of military and functional clothing, as well as elements of homemade handicraft, punk and grunge aesthetics, uptown sophistication, and lavish glamour with nods to Westwood's signature hairstyles and Mikimoto pearls. This artistic collection is a remarkable blend of different influences. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Marc Jacobs

Discover Roche Bobois’ Spring/Summer 2023 Collection that draws inspiration from the voluminous and curvy shapes of the 1970s. This season’s earthy color palette features mineral tones, browns, yellows, and ochres, complemented with jewel-toned blues that balance perfectly with the carefully crafted shapes and radical techniques employed. Roche Bobois re-imagines past favorites like the Sense sofa and Rio Ipanema table with fresh mediums, featuring expert wood craftsmanship and new glass finishes. Notably, the Iroise dining table stands out with its spectacular interpretation. Its deep blue top boasts a grainy, shimmering texture that conjures up the water’s surface. The brand’s focus on outdoor living continues with newly upholstered chairs in David Rockwell’s SUNSET Collection, and new renditions of the best-selling TEMPS CALME collection upholstered with Jean Paul Gaultier fabric. The collection also includes the AVA Chair, an outdoor version of the 3-D printed CORAIL table, and the new TRIBAL Chair by Marcel Wanders. The Spring/Summer 2023 Collection also showcases an expanded collaboration with designer Marcel Wanders, resulting in the Globe Trotter Collection traveling into the bedroom. To learn more about the collection, visit www.roche-bobois.com. By ML Staff | Images courtesy of Roche Bobois

TARA,Ink. is representing Contemporary Artist Philippe Shangti for the United States market. A self-made artist and messenger of modern times, Philippe Shangti uses gentle methods and beautiful visuals to impact people's minds through his work. His art comes in a variety of photographs, artistic concepts, and limited-edition sculptures. Pieces by Philippe Shangti range in price from $10k to $40k. The works of Philippe Shangti are currently on display at Bel-Air fine Art in Courchevel, France, one of the world's most exclusive and renowned galleries, as well as art galleries around the world, including in Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Paris, Geneva, Monte-Carlo, Mallorca, Madrid, Australia, Johannesburg, Luxembourg, Los Angeles, and New York. "Art is the opportunity to let your mind travel freely," says Shangti, whose series of photographic artworks transport the viewer to a provocative and glamorous universe of his own invention. Through his series of photographic artworks like “Art vs Drugs”, “Luxury Overdose”, “No Prostitution Here” or “No Pollution Here”, Philippe skillfully manages to denounce serious causes by sublimating important messages. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Philippe Shangti /Lure of Girl

The Yacht Group, continuously innovating and producing technology for the control, maneuverability and back lighting systems for the marine industry, will showcase its new Yacht Controller Virtual Thruster (pat. pend.) software at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, March 23–26, 2023. The Yacht Group, celebrating its 20th anniversary, is a trusted name in the marine industry with over 25,000 boats using its wireless control and an array of products that provide greater ease, safety and improvement of the boating experience for its customers. Working in tandem with the company’s cutting-edge, dual band Yacht Controller Maximo™ and Supremo technology debuted at the 2023 Miami International Boat Show®, the new Virtual Thruster software allows Yacht Controller Maximo and Supremo to program the thruster directional controls with engine counter rotation speed variations which simulate virtual thruster control for side to side and/or lateral boat movement without an actual thruster. This feature will also serve vessels with only a bow thruster equipped. The innovative feature further enhances the boat handling experience, especially useful for catamarans with hull designs that do not allow for easy thruster mounting as well as trawlers, sportfish or other vessels without a thruster. “At The Yacht Group, we are pleased to once again lead the wireless control segment of the marine industry, making control easier and more comfortable for boating enthusiasts with our Virtual Thruster,” said Gerald Berton, president of The Yacht Group. “After showcasing the Maximo and Supremo Yacht Controllers at the recent Miami International Boat Show with great success, we look forward to bringing this advanced technology to the Palm Beach International Boat Show.” Anthony Valiente, chief operating officer and managing partner at The Yacht Group, said, “The Virtual Thruster is a game changer when docking vessels without a stern thruster or no thrusters at all. Yacht Controller Maximo’s 64-bit Quad Core Processor is the foundation to bringing Virtual Thruster to life. With this processing power, we are excited to bring this feature and future upgrades to market!” The Yacht Group has led the industry with a full suite of technology products including: Its award-winning Yacht Controller system, the gold standard in precision wireless yacht control Yacht Thruster externally mounted thrusters ezdrive thrusterTM, designed specifically for active wake surfing, wakeboard, watersports and other small boat enthusiasts Yacht GraphX custom backlit names or symbols Yacht Command, a remote-controlled system for boats with mechanical and hydraulic controls providing safety and control of yachts during the docking, maneuvering and tying up process Yacht Cam extreme low light cameras and ultra-high definition thermal imaging Yacht Beam commercial grade million plus candle power searchlights CFx Extreme Beam luminous marine engineered searchlights Yacht Boost, providing stabilized power, voltage conversion and isolation protection for boats, their equipment, and people The Yacht Group display will be located at Booth 534 at the Palm Beach International Boat Show. More on The Yacht Group The Yacht Group is a trusted name in the marine industry for over 20 years with products that bring greater ease and safety and improve the boating experience. Precise control with its Yacht Controller System has been utilized by more than 26,000 boat owners over the last 20 years since its debut at the Miami International Boat Show in 2003. The company is supported by international research and development, engineering and manufacturing teams and a worldwide network of sales and service dealers. The Yacht Group’s main office is located at 4545 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, FL 33146. Its showroom office is located at 1300 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. For more information, visit www.theyachtgroup.com or call 1-888-898-8608, or 305-667-5811. By ML Staff. Image(s) courtesy of Yacht Group

Only one year after its groundbreaking, El-Ad National Properties, an Elad Group company, celebrated the topping off of ALINA 210 at ALINA Residences Boca Raton, an award-winning, world-class residential destination in the heart of downtown Boca Raton, on March 15. ALINA Residences broke ground on its phase two development in March 2022, which includes two buildings: ALINA 210 and ALINA 220. Once phase two is complete in late 2024, ALINA Residences will be complete, comprising of three total buildings: ALINA 200, ALINA 210 and ALINA 220, which will offer 303 total residences. ALINA 200 is sold out and occupied. Dozens of community leaders and elected officials gathered to celebrate the official Topping Off of ALINA 210. In attendance were El-Ad National Properties CEO Noam Ziv, Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, Deputy Mayor Andrea Levine O’Rourke, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Chair Monica Mayotte, Douglas Elliman Florida CEO Jay Phillip Parker, Moss Construction Chairman and Founder Bob Moss, among other local dignitaries. ALINA 210, the intimate centerpiece of ALINA Residences, features nine stories and 30 exquisite corner residences. With a maximum of four residences per floor, ALINA 210 features homes with three and four bedrooms with den floor plans, ranging in sizes from about 3,300–5,400 square feet with pricing starting at approximately $4 million. In addition to enjoying access to exceptional amenities at ALINA 200 and ALINA 220, the 30 residences at ALINA 210 will have an exclusive suite of thoughtfully curated amenities, including a private spa with dry sauna, aroma steam rooms, salon/treatment area, private locker rooms, state-of-the-art fitness facility and a bungalow style pool with poolside cabanas. “Following the success of ALINA Residences’ sold-out phase one, it is extremely exciting to be topping off of the boutique ALINA 210 building one year after groundbreaking,” said Ziv. “Phase two is already over 50% sold, with many purchasers referred by existing ALINA residents. We believe this ongoing sales activity is a reflection of buyers recognizing that ALINA is a truly unique residential destination, which offers designer-inspired residences, resort-style amenities, and a sense of community with well-staffed services. Boca Raton’s downtown scene is continuing to emerge, and we are proud to be a part of it.” Phase two will add an extra two acres of private outdoor amenity space to ALINA. All ALINA residents will enjoy spectacular amenities such as his and hers spa facilities with dry saunas, steam rooms, treatment rooms and relaxation rooms; state-of-the-art fitness centers, multiple rooftop swimming pools with private cabanas, fire pits, dedicated yoga areas, highly appointed club rooms, two dog parks and more. Designed by architect Peter Stromberg of Garcia Stromberg and brought to life by Moss Construction, ALINA Residences Boca Raton is a beacon of modern living in Boca Raton. Douglas Elliman Development Marketing is the exclusive sales team for ALINA Residences. “We are excited to experience the huge demand for phase two of ALINA Residences,” said Jay Phillip Parker, CEO of Douglas Elliman Florida and President of Douglas Elliman Development Marketing, Florida. “There is no doubt that downtown Boca Raton has transformed as the developers of ALINA envisioned, making it the perfect time to become a part of the extraordinary lifestyle that ALINA residents are enjoying. We expect continued interest and excitement now that ALINA 210 has topped off.” ALINA Residences is tucked between the manicured green fairways of The Boca Raton and Southeast Mizner Boulevard, offering premier access to nearby shopping, dining, and cultural destinations. With more than three decades of high-end development experience in New York City, Los Angeles and Toronto, Elad Group entered the South Florida market a few years ago through El-Ad National Properties. By expeditiously seizing opportunities, El-Ad National Properties has earned a sterling reputation as an agile, entrepreneurial company with high expectations and solid values, a philosophy shared by all employees. El-Ad National Properties is leaving its footprint on South Florida with ALINA Residences Boca Raton as its first new development from the ground up project. More on ALINA Residences Boca Raton Developed by El-Ad National Properties, ALINA Residences Boca Raton is a world-class residential destination featuring resort-inspired amenities with a focus on wellness and accented by indoor and outdoor art installations. Designed by architects Garcia Stromberg and brought to life by Moss Construction, ALINA Residences phase one (ALINA 200) was completed in March 2021 as a nine-story, 121-residence building and is sold out. In March 2022, El-Ad National broke ground on the second and final phase, which is comprised of two new residential buildings (ALINA 210 and ALINA 220). With sales led by Douglas Elliman Development Marketing, residences in the three towers will range from one to four bedrooms and span from 1,400 to over 5,400 square feet, with many featuring dens and private terraces that overlook the iconic The Boca Raton golf course. Residences are priced from approximately $2 million to over $10 million. Once ALINA 210 and ALINA 220 are completed in late 2024, the full luxury property will feature a total of 303 units and residents can explore a myriad of shared spaces and amenities across the expansive campus, including over three acres of private outdoor amenity space, two private rooftop pools, outdoor dining and entertainment areas, lavish green spaces, outdoor yoga spaces, two dog parks, top-of-the-line fitness centers, generously sized club rooms, and His and Hers Spas with dry saunas, steam rooms, treatment rooms and indoor and outdoor relaxation rooms. For more information, please visit www.alinabocaraton.com. More on El-Ad National Properties Boca Raton-based El-Ad National Properties is an Elad Group company, which is a highly regarded development team known for best-in-class projects in the most sought-after neighborhoods in New York and nationwide. Known and recognized worldwide for the history-making, restoration and conversion of the famed Plaza Hotel, Elad Group is continuously making strides in real estate and receiving public acclaim for many of its properties. Elad’s New York portfolio of iconic buildings includes One West End, the first and tallest condominium project to come to market in Christian de Portzamparc’s masterfully-designed Riverside Center, 22 Central Park South, an exquisite collection of full-floor luxury condominium residences overlooking Manhattan’s famed Central Park, 250 West Street, a 1906 warehouse turned luxury condominium in the heart of TriBeCa, and 108 Leonard, a 19th century McKim, Meade & White Italian Renaissance Revival landmark conversion in TriBeCa. Elad Group is committed to developing architecturally significant buildings and partnering with renowned architects and design professionals to create premier new developments. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of El-Ad National Properties