This year’s Gucci Gift campaign draws inspiration from the world of travel in a nod to the House’s founding history and heritage. Under a starlit Winter sky, a cast of characters boards a fanciful locomotive with an atmosphere that evokes splendor but also a bit of intrigue. Each passenger is on a journey that goes beyond the imagination, tinged with a shared appreciation for that which is beautiful in the world. Envisioned by Creative Director Alessandro Michele, the images captured by Carlijn Jacobs and the film shot by Jordan Hemingway cast a light on the shimmering and joyful spirit of the festive season. Trolleys, duffels, and cases of different shapes and sizes for carrying all things necessary (and not) take center stage, recounting the House’s imaginative vision of travel, while lace, ruffles, rich velvets, and sequins all add to the magic of the Holidays. The House’s signature bags are dressed for the occasion, presented in tone-on-tone palettes, miniature proportions, precious leathers, and with optical motifs. Passengers showcase a curated selection of fine jewelry and watches as they travel in suites adorned with pieces from the Gucci Décor collection. Vanity tables display elegant, collectible Gucci Beauty designs alongside a Lifestyle selection that includes lounge and leisure wear as well as items from the Gucci Pet collection modeled by a troupe of darling dogs along for the ride. The Gucci Gift campaign celebrates the magic of the festivities and the joy of sharing these moments with loved ones in the spirit of this special time of year. For more informaiton visit gucci.com. CREDITS Creative Director: Alessandro Michele Art Director: Christopher Simmonds Photogrpher: Carljin Jacobs Director: Jordan Hemingway Make up: Daniel Sallstrom Hair: Alex Brownsell

The Yacht Group, continuously innovating and producing technology for the control, maneuverability and back lighting systems for the marine industry, will debut its premier Yacht Controller Maximo™and Yacht Controller Supremo™ (for superyachts) systems at the 2023 Discover Boating™ Miami International Boat Show®, Feb. 15–19, 2023. The Yacht Group, celebrating its 20th anniversary, is a trusted name in the marine industry with products that provide greater ease, safety and improve the boating experience. The Company Celebrates its 20th Anniversary as a Leading Provider of Innovative Technology for the Marine Industry The Yacht Group’s Yacht Controller Maximo and Supremo systems are the world’s first wireless Wi-Fi managed and radio frequency controlled systems for boats. The systems can be completely managed remotely from anywhere in the world via Wi-Fi on any smart device. This includes remote scanning for spectrum analyzation, band width antenna tuning and optimization for clean transmission, setting of multiple parameters for incremental and proportional speed of engines and thrusters including five pre-set and easy to select and /or change profiles for engine speed settings, equipment software updates and more. All other wireless controllers are dependent on an onboard technician to evaluate and attempt to improve reception interference, make control adjustments via mechanical settings, or fix other problems through physical repair of equipment. Owners and operators on board or off can connect directly via Yacht Controller Wi-Fi to smart devices or multi-function devices (MFDs) such as Garmin, to make on-the-fly adjustments without mechanically disassembling any part of the hardware. The premier Maximo and Supremo systems allow for additional multi-function and remotely managed equipment such as gangways, watersports platforms, cable master control, crane operation and more. Other unique features include: 64-bit quad processor for high performance with 100-channel scrolling for extreme security Two-way communication between receiver and remote and 650-feet reliable communication IP 68 waterproof transmitter and receiver with ISO 8846 rating Approved and recognized by OEM electronic manufacturers and boatbuilders The Maximo system is a nominee for the 2023 Miami Innovation Awards, presented at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, and one of the industry's most prestigious honors recognizing manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative products for the boating industry to market. The Yacht Group won the overall Miami Innovation Award for the most innovative product for its original Yacht Controller at the Miami Boat Show in 2003. 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 leads the industry with cutting-edge technology that is state-of-the-art, total solutions for yachts, seen across all of its products,” said Gerald Berton, president of The Yacht Group. “Maximo and Supremo harness never-before-seen technology to provide the ultimate yacht controller experience with operational ease.” “We are excited to participate in the Miami International Boat Show again and connect with partners and customers and are confident that Maximo and Supremo will set a new bar for remote yacht control,” said Anthony Valiente, chief operating officer of The Yacht Group. “We’re also thrilled to showcase our additional product offerings including custom lettering, high powered searchlights, thermal and low light cameras and additional items. There are a full suite of products available at all price points.” Maximo and Supremo systems will be on board various new yachts on display at the show. The Yacht Group display will be located at Booth HP400 at the Miami International Boat Show, where Maximo and Supremo, as well as The Yacht Group’s additional product offerings, will be showcased. More on The Yacht Group The Yacht Group is a trusted name in the marine industry for 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. Images courtesy of The Yacht Group

First unveiled 3 years ago, the Lotus Evija is a limited-edition electric sports car made by British automaker Lotus Cars. “Evija is the perfect name for our new car, as it is the first all-new car to come from Lotus as part of the larger Geely family. With Geely’s support, we will develop an incredible range of new cars that stay true to the Lotus name and DNA,” said Phil Popham, CEO of Lotus Cars. The Evija, 130 of which will be produced, costs approximately $3 million and has nearly 2,000 horsepower. Lotus claims that the hypercar is the most powerful production car currently available. Vehicle Category Vehicle type: Coupe Category: Electric, Exotic Assembly: Hethel, GB Generation: 1 Performance Power to weight ratio: 875.8 W/kg 0-100 km/h: 3.0 s (manufacturer) 80-120 km/h: N/A Top speed: 320 km/h (199 mph, manufacturer) Powertrain Combined power: 1,973 hp Combined torque: 1,254 lb·ft Engine: Electric (rear, left) Power: 493 hp (368 kW) Torque: 314 lb·ft (426 N·m) Engine: Electric (rear, right) Power: 493 hp (368 kW) Torque: 314 lb·ft (426 N·m) Engine: Electric (front, left) Power: 493 hp (368 kW) Torque: 314 lb·ft (426 N·m) Engine: Electric (front, right) Power: 493 hp (368 kW) Torque: 314 lb·ft (426 N·m) Transmission: Single-speed Drivetrain: AWD Hybrid / Electric Battery type: Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Energy: 70.0 kWh Voltage: N/A Charging times: 120V: N/A, 240V: N/A, 400V: 0.2 h Fuel efficiency / Autonomy City: 0.0 L/100km Highway: 0.0 L/100km Combined: 0.0 L/100km Electric autonomyL 346 km CO2 emissions: 0 g/km Steering / Brakes / Tires Steering: rack and pinion, electro-hydraulic assist Front suspension: independent, wishbones Rear suspension: independent, wishbones Front brakes: Disc (ABS) Rear brakes: Disc (ABS) Front tires: P265/35ZR20 Rear tires: P325/30ZR21 For more information visit: www.lotuscars.com/model/evija By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Lotus

The Days of rusty, old inkjet printers from the 1970s are long gone. At the inkjet's inception, the thought of printing "flesh and blood" would have been the stuff of scinece fiction. Today, however, 3-D bioprinting has become a reality, both in technological and economic terms. The proof is in the pudding: The market, which represented $1.4 billion worldwide in 2020, is expected to grow to $4.4 billion in 2028. For the cosmetics industry, which often relies on “artificial” skin to test products, this cutting-edge technology is of particular interest. Image by Ali Pazani Unsplash The Latest Cosmetic Innovation 3-D printing skin has two primary objectives: the first is to gain a more precise understanding of human skin and its biological mechanisms, and the second, for the cosmetics world, is to accelerate the production of skin samples in order to test new products. Christophe Masson is the CEO of Cosmetic Valley, a high-technology cluster specializing in the production of consumer goods in the perfumes ands industry of perfumes and cosmetics. “The rise of bioprinting is part of several phenomena,” says Masson. “It may not be immediately obvious, but France is the leading exporter of cosmetics in the world. We hold this position because we continue to innovate skincare products that emphasize safety, performance and durability. On an industrial and more general level, the principle of 3-D printing is at the heart of what we call new “rapidly prototyping technology.” In essence, 3-D printing allows brands to adapt their production processes in order to create products faster while allowing for greater flexibility and customization. Masson says, “This is great because we are entering an era where cosmetics needs to be adaptable to individual needs. 3-D printing is a remarkable technology because it allows us to keep up with this evolution.” Luckily for French cosmetology brands, the leaders in skin bioprinting are also French. Among them are two start-ups that began in 2014: Poietis, founded by Fabien Guillemot, a former researcher at Inserm, and LabSkin Creations, which is based in Lyon and was built by Amélie Thépot, a doctor in cell biology. The way 3-D bioprinting works is similar to the way the printers we have at home or in our offices function, except that the ink used is made of bio-materials and living cells. Layer by layer, according to the principle of additive manufacturing, the printer assembles biological tissues, which can be bone, cartilage or skin. For the latter, it takes about three weeks for the material to really take shape. Because of the extensive process, some scientists even go so far as to refer to it as 4-D. Fabien Guillemot, the founder of Poietis, says, “In 3-D printing skin, we have already introduced a fourth dimension, which is related to the time needed to create skin. After printing the successive layers, the artificial skin must to go through a stage of cell maturation, or “cell culture.” During this process, the cells will interact with the bio-materials and their environment to begin multiplying.” Of the world’s rising technologies and innovations, bioprinting artificial human skin holds a special place. Used for scientific research, knowledge development and testing, artificial skin is at the heart of many controversies related to ethics and product safety. In this regard, Europe has some of the strictest regulations in the world. But even before the bloc banned animal testing in March 2013, the cosmetics industry was already looking for alternative evaluation protocols for its products. By forming partnerships with the world of public research, new methods and technologies were developed, namely bioprinting. Image by Pouriya Kafaei, Unsplash L'Oreal and other French cosmetic brands are delving into the creepy realm of printing the equivalent of human flesh. The L’Oréal group is one corporation that has looked into these issues. Elisabeth Bouhadana, international scientific director of the L’Oréal Paris brand, says, “In cosmetics, there is no risk-benefit analysis like there is in the medical or pharmaceutical world. Recently, given the global situation, we have heard more about this this notion and the possibility of side effects that some drugs or vaccines can induce.” Bouhadana adds that in her industry, the products launched cannot present any risk, they must be 100% safe. To guarantee this safety, numerous tests are carried out, particularly those performed in vitro on human skin models reconstructed in the laboratory. “You could say the media played a role, particularly during the 1970s at L’Oréal,” says Bouhadana. “At that time, the entire cosmetics industry was experimenting on animals, which was problematic both for ethical and scientific reasons. Scientifically, the results lacked reliability, as human skin is very different from pig skin, for example.” In 1979, one of the group’s researchers succeeded in creating the first epidermal cell culture in the laboratory. By 1989, the reconstructed skin model was used to test the effectiveness of products. Later on, the company would go on to sign a partnership with the American bioprinting start-up Organovo in 2015, sharing the same goal of continuing to advance scientific research in the field of 3-D printing human skin. Luc Aguilar, a biologist and the director of advanced research at L’Oréal, explains the many possibilities for bioprinting, such as the ability to “analyze and fight against the formation of pigmentation spots.” Aguilars says the technology allows us to “enter the infinitely small organ (skin) and study its micro-anatomy.” Another possible advancement that could come about because of bioprinting is the study of atopic eczema, a condition that affects millions of people. “Thanks to bioprinting, we are able to reproduce eczematous lesions in a healthy environment, by printing healthy and damaged cells on the same epidermal area,” says Aguilar, who recently published a scientific article on the subject in the journal Nature. And finally, another advantage of bioprinting is that it allows us to obtain much more reliable predictive models for testing. Virginie Couturaud, Dior’s director of scientific communications, says that previous iterations of reconstructed skins were basically made by hand. “Now, since they are manufactured according to predefined computer parameters, we can benefit from more stable and more calibrated models,” says Couturaud. The luxury brand has been using this technology to develop its skincare products for over four years. “It allows us to better determine the way each ingredient behaves and interacts, which is an essential element in the early stages of product development,” say Couturaud. “We are only at the beginning and it is clear that bioprinting offers great opportunities for cosmetics.” By Johanne Courbatere de Gaudric. Les Echos | The Interview People. Black & white images by Alexander Krivitskiy, Unsplash

The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced an additional five world premiere feature films, plus four award-winning feature films from previous Festivals, to the 2023 Sundance Film Festival lineup. The 2023 Festival will take place January 19–29, 2023, in person in Park City, Salt Lake City, and the Sundance Resort, along with a selection of films available online across the country January 24–29, 2023. Single Film Tickets for in-person and online go on sale January 12 at 10 a.m. MT. Top L–R: CODA, Past Lives, Klondike. Center L–R: Beyond Utopia, Stephen Curry: Underrated, Flora and Son. Bottom L–R: Navalny, Earth Mama, Summer of Soul (…Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised). The latest feature films world premiering at the upcoming Festival include: Beyond Utopia, playing in the U.S. Documentary Competition section; Earth Mama, Flora and Son, and Past Lives, playing in the Premieres section; and Stephen Curry: Underrated,playing in the Special Screenings section. Returning to the Festival as Encore Special Screenings are CODA (2021 Sundance Film Festival), Klondike (2022 Sundance Film Festival), Navalny (2022 Sundance Film Festival), and Summer of Soul (…Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021 Sundance Film Festival). This will be the first time these Sundance award winners will screen in person at the Festival in Park City. Encore Special Screenings will screen January 25–27, with many of the filmmakers in attendance for post-screening Q&A’s. "These five new films round out our program in an exciting and emotional way. They are cinematic experiences that delight, entertain, and keep us on the edge of our seats. The works introduce us to new voices, along with directors we’re excited to welcome back to the Festival," said Kim Yutani, Sundance Film Festival Director of Programming. "Having four encore films play in Utah is truly a homecoming. While they reached audiences around the world, wherever they were, this year they will return to fuel the energy and excitement at the heart of the Sundance community." The Sundance Film Festival is an artist program of the Sundance Institute. Proceeds earned through Festival ticket sales go to uplifting and developing emerging artists on a year-round basis through focused labs, direct grants, fellowships, residencies, and more. Today’s additions add to the 2023 Festival slate, where 110 feature-length films will screen representing 28 countries, and 45 of 124 (36%) feature film directors are first-time feature filmmakers. 17 of the feature films and projects were supported by Sundance Institute in development through direct granting or residency labs. 98, or 89%, of the Festival’s 110 feature films will be world premieres. Director demographics are available in an editor’s note below. The latest additions to the 2023 Sundance Film Festival by section are: U.S. DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION Beyond Utopia / U.S.A. (Director: Madeleine Gavin, Producers: Jana Edelbaum, Rachel Cohen, Sue Mi Terry) — Hidden camera footage augments this perilous high-stakes journey as we embed with families attempting to escape oppression, ultimately revealing a world most of us have never seen. World Premiere. Available online. PREMIERES Earth Mama / U.S.A (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Savanah Leaf, Producers: Cody Ryder, Shirley O'Connor, Medb Riordan, Sam Bisbee) — A pregnant single mother with two children in foster care embraces her Bay Area community as she fights to reclaim her family.Cast: Tia Nomore, Erika Alexander, Doechii, Sharon Duncan Brewster, Dominic Fike, Bokeem Woodbine.World Premiere. Fiction. Flora and Son / U.S.A, Ireland (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: John Carney, Producers: Anthony Bregman, Peter Cron, Rebecca O'Flanagan, Robert Walpole) — Single mom Flora is at war with her teenage son, petty thief Max. Encouraged by the police to find Max a hobby, she rescues a beat-up guitar from a dumpster and finds that one person’s trash can be a family’s salvation. Cast: Eve Hewson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Orén Kinlan, Jack Reynor. World Premiere. Fiction. Past Lives / U.S.A (Director and Screenwriter: Celine Song, Producers: Christine Vachon, Pamela Koffler, David Hinojosa) — Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny and love, and the choices that make a life. Cast: Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, John Magaro. World Premiere. Fiction. SPECIAL SCREENINGS Stephen Curry: Underrated/ U.S.A. (Director and Producer: Peter Nicks, Producers: Ryan Coogler, Erick Peyton) — Stephen Curry is one of the most influential, dynamic, and unexpected players in the history of basketball. Intimate cinematic video, archival footage, and on-camera interviews reveal Curry's rise from an undersized college player to a four-time NBA champion. World Premiere. Documentary. ENCORE SPECIAL SCREENINGS CODA / U.S.A, France (Director and Screenwriter: Siân Heder, Producers: Philippe Rousselet, Fabrice Gianfermi, Patrick Wachsberger) —As a CODA – Child of Deaf Adults – Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family’s fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her love of music and her fear of abandoning her parents. Cast: Emilia Jones, Eugenio Derbez, Troy Kotsur, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Daniel Durant, Marlee Matlin. World Premiered in the 2021 Sundance Film Festival’s U.S. Dramatic Competition section, where it won the U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic, Audience Award: U.S. Dramatic, and U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Ensemble Cast. Klondike/ Ukraine, Turkey (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Maryna Er Gorbach, Producers: Mehmet Bahadir Er, Sviatoslav BulakovskyI) — The story of a Ukrainian family living on the border of Russia – Ukraine during the start of war. Irka refuses to leave her house even as the village gets captured by armed forces. Shortly after they find themselves at the center of an air crash catastrophe on July 17, 2014. Cast: Oxana Cherkashyna, Sergey Shadrin, Oleg Scherbina, Oleg Shevchuk, Artur Aramyan, Evgenij Efremov. World Premiered in the 2022 Sundance Film Festival’s World Cinema Dramatic Competition section, where it won the Directing Award: World Cinema Dramatic. Navalny / U.S.A. (Director: Daniel Roher, Producers: Odessa Rae, Diane Becker, Melanie Miller, Shane Boris) —Anti-authoritarian Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny recovers in Berlin after nearly being poisoned to death with the nerve agent Novichok. He makes shocking discoveries about his assassination attempt and bravely decides to return home – whatever the consequences. World Premiered in the 2022 Sundance Film Festival’s U.S. Documentary Competition section, where it won Festival Favorite and the Audience Award: U.S. Documentary. Summer of Soul (…Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised) / U.S.A. (Director: Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, Producers: David Dinerstein, Robert Fyvolent, Joseph Patel) — An epic event that celebrated Black history, culture, and fashion shines a light on the importance of history and the healing power of music during times of unrest. World Premiered in the 2021 Sundance Film Festival’s U.S. Documentary Competition section, where it won the U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Documentary and Audience Award: U.S. Documentary. The Sundance Film Festival® The Sundance Film Festival, a program of the nonprofit, Sundance Institute, is the pre-eminent gathering of original storytellers and audiences seeking new voices and fresh perspectives. Since 1985, hundreds of films launched at the Festival have gone on to gain critical acclaim and reach new audiences worldwide. The Festival has introduced some of the most groundbreaking films and episodic works of the past three decades, including Fire of Love, Cha Cha Real Smooth, Flee, CODA, Passing, Summer Of Soul (…or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), Clemency, Never Rarely Sometimes Always, Zola, O.J.: Made in America, On The Record, Boys State, The Farewell, Honeyland, One Child Nation, The Souvenir, The Infiltrators, Sorry to Bother You, Top of the Lake, Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, Hereditary, Call Me By Your Name, Get Out, The Big Sick, Mudbound, Fruitvale Station, Whiplash, Brooklyn, Precious, The Cove, Little Miss Sunshine, An Inconvenient Truth, Napoleon Dynamite, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Reservoir Dogs and sex, lies, and videotape. The program consists of fiction and nonfiction features and short films, series and episodic content, emerging media, and performances, as well as conversations, and other events. The Festival takes place both in person in the state of Utah and online, connecting audiences across the U.S. to bold new artists and films. The 2023 Festival takes place January 19–29. Be a part of the Festival at Sundance Film Festival and follow the Festival at Facebook,Instagram, Twitter, andYouTube. The Festival is a program of the nonprofit Sundance Institute. To date, 2023 Festival sponsors include: Presenting Sponsors – Acura, AMC+, Chase Sapphire®, Adobe; Leadership Sponsors – Audible, DIRECTV, Netflix, Omnicom Group, Shutterstock, Stacy’s Pita Chips, United Airlines, XRM Media; Sustaining Sponsors – Canada Goose, Canon U.S.A., Inc., DoorDash, Dropbox, World of Hyatt®, IMDb, Lyft, MACRO, Rabbit Hole Bourbon & Rye, Stanley, University of Utah Health, White Claw Hard Seltzer; Media Sponsors – IndieWire, Los Angeles Times, NPR, Variety, Vulture, The Wall Street Journal. Sundance Institute recognizes critical support from the State of Utah as Festival Host State. The support of these organizations helps offset the Festival’s costs and sustain the Institute's year-round programs for independent artists. festival.sundance.org Sundance Institute As a champion and curator of independent stories, the nonprofit Sundance Institute provides and preserves the space for artists across storytelling media to create and thrive. Founded in 1981 by Robert Redford, the Institute's signature Labs, granting, and mentorship programs, dedicated to developing new work, take place throughout the year in the U.S. and internationally. Sundance Collab, a digital community platform, brings a global cohort of working artists together to learn from each other and Sundance Advisors and connect in a creative space, developing and sharing works in progress. The Sundance Film Festival and other public programs connect audiences and artists to ignite new ideas, discover original voices, and build a community dedicated to independent storytelling. Sundance Institute has supported and showcased such projects as Summer of Soul (...or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), CODA, Flee, Passing, Clemency, Never Rarely Sometimes Always, Zola, On The Record, Boys State, The Farewell, Honeyland, One Child Nation, The Souvenir, The Infiltrators, Sorry to Bother You, Won't You Be My Neighbor?, Hereditary, Call Me By Your Name, Get Out, The Big Sick, Mudbound, Fruitvale Station, City So Real, Top of the Lake, Between the World & Me, Wild Goose Dreams and Fun Home. JoinSundance Institute onFacebook,Instagram,Twitter, and YouTube. EDITOR NOTE: DIRECTOR DEMOGRAPHICS The data we are sharing reflects information provided directly by the artists. Some artists chose not to self-identify in all data areas. U.S. COMPETITION: Dramatic: 61% or 8 of the 13 directors in this year’s U.S. Dramatic Competition identify as women; 61% or 8 of the 13 identify as people of color; 23% or 3 of the 13 identify as LGBTQ+. Documentary: 65% or 11 of the 17 directors in this year’s U.S. Documentary Competition identify as women; 59% or 10 of the 17 identify as people of color; 12% or 2 of the 17 identify as LGBTQ+; 6% or 1 of the 17 identify as a person with a disability. WORLD COMPETITION: Dramatic: 58% or 7 of the 12 directors in the World Dramatic Competition identify as women; 50% or 6 of the 12 identify as people of color; 25% or 3 out of 12 directors identify as LGBTQ+. Documentary: 46% or 6 of the 13 directors in the World Documentary Competition identify as women; 38% or 5 of the 13 as people of color; 23% or 3 of the 13 identify as LGBTQ+; 8% or 1 of the 13 identify as a person with a disability. FEATURE FILM SUBMISSIONS: Of the 4,061 feature film submissions, 1,662 were from the U.S. and 2,399 were international; 1,105 (27%) were directed by one or more filmmakers who identify as women; 91 (2%) were directed by one or more filmmakers who identify as nonbinary individuals; 1,676 (41%) were directed by one or more filmmakers who identify as people of color; 547 (13%) were directed by one or more filmmakers who identify as LGBTQ+. ALL FEATURES: Of the 110 feature films announced so far, 59 (57%) were directed by one or more filmmakers who identify as women; 5 (5%) were directed by one or more filmmakers who identify as nonbinary individuals; 50 (45%) were directed by one or more filmmakers who identify as people of color; 20 (18%) by one or more filmmakers who identify as LGBTQ+; 3 (3%) by one or more filmmakers who identifies as a person with a disability. INDIE EPISODIC: Of the 7 directors across the four projects announced, 2 or 29% identify as women; 1 or 14% identify as people of color. ALL SHORTS: Of the 64 short films announced who opted to provide identity information, 30 (46%) were directed by one or more filmmakers who identify as women; 4 (6%) were directed by one or more filmmakers who identify as nonbinary or gender non-conforming individuals; 40 (62%) were directed by one or more filmmakers who identify as people of color; 23 (35%) by one or more filmmakers who identify as LGBTQ+; 5 (8%) were directed by one or more filmmakers who identify as a person with a disability. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Sundance Film Festival

Ann Storck Center, a Fort Lauderdale-based private nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is pleased to host its 27th Annual Celebrity Chefs Event on Friday, March 31, 2023. Having garnered a reputation as one of South Florida’s most sought-after fundraising events, and back for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, the event will take place at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood’s Terrace Ballroom in Hollywood, Florida. South Florida’s community leaders, philanthropists and influencers will be among the 250 guests. This year’s event will honor Susan Renneisen, vice president of Community Affairs and Special Events at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. Event at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood’s Terrace Ballroom Ann Storck Center’s 27th Annual Celebrity Chef’s Event will raise awareness, funds and “glasses” for the Ann Storck Center, which accommodates 96 permanent residents and serves more than 300 clients daily through an array of critical care, learning and ability focused programs. Taking place from 6–10 p.m., the event will include local tastings featuring South Florida’s top restaurants, breweries and bakeries. Guests will enjoy signature cocktails by Tito’s Handmade Vodka and wine provided by Republic National Distributing Company. In addition, guests will experience live entertainment, plus live and silent auctions offering luxury items ranging from unique travel opportunities and elegant jewelry to memorabilia and lifestyle experiences. Cocktail attire is required. Since its inception, Ann Storck Center’s Celebrity Chefs Event has raised nearly $5.5 million dollars to support Ann Storck Center’s mission, which is throughout all of its programs and services to discover ability and build independence so that individuals live happier, more independent, fulfilling lives. “It’s an honor to host our 27th Annual Celebrity Chefs at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, and we look forward to seeing everyone back in person,” said Patricia Murphy, CEO of Ann Storck Center. “We are incredibly grateful and humbled by the unwavering support of our board members, donors and restaurant partners who are committed to enriching the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities.” Single tickets for the 2023 event are $125. Sponsorships and underwriting opportunities are available and range from $500–$20,000. For more information regarding tickets and sponsorships, visit https://www.annstorckcenter.org/sponsorshipchefs2023 Restaurants, breweries and bakeries wishing to participate in the event, at no charge, can apply at annstorckcenter.org/restaurantschefs2023. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is located at 1 Seminole Way Hollywood, FL 33314. For more information about Ann Storck Center’s 27th Annual Celebrity Chef’s Event, visit annstorckcenter.org/aboutchefs2023. More on Ann Storck Center Ann Storck Center (ASC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through an array of critical care, learning and ability focused programs. ASC has been serving the community for more than 65 years, originally known as the Pediatric Care Center, then in 1981 becoming ASC. Today, ASC accommodates 300 children and adults on six separate sites including a school/therapy center, adult day training program, two intermediate care facilities offering specialized residential services, as well as four group homes embedded in the community offering a more independent lifestyle. For more information, visit annstorckcenter.org/, or on social media visit facebook.com/annstorckcenter,instagram.com/annstorckcenter/, twitter.com/annstorckcenter. By ML Staff. Top image courtesy of Unsplash/Invite image by Ann Storck Center

Photo Credit: Gyorgy Papp Experienced Italian restaurateur Luca D’Angelo, one of the founders of Miami Beach’s first and oldest Neapolitan pizzerias Fratelli La Bufala, is proud to announce the official opening of Casa Bufala in Miami’s Sunset Harbour neighborhood. The modern 2,500-sq. ft. restaurant expands the initial Fratelli La Bufala concept into a first-class Italian trattoria and pizzeria complete with a hand-crafted cocktail bar. Designed to evoke the welcoming spirit of traditional Italian casas, the 100-seat restaurant is divided between 60 seats indoor and another 40 seats nestled on the intimate outdoor patio. Casa Bufala draws guests in with its warm, honey-toned woods, plush leather banquettes, industrial ambient lighting and hand-painted, contemporary Italian artwork by Neapolitan artist Antonio Montariello featuring rich colors such as Italian sky blue, Schiaparelli pink, siena, Naples yellow and Pompeiian red. The dining room is complemented by a 14-seat cocktail bar and large open pizza kitchen anchored by a beautiful mosaic-tiled oven where guests can watch their wood-fired pizzas being masterfully prepared. The restaurant also offers a semi-private dining space for parties up to 20, perfect to celebrate every occasion. “Sunset Harbour has been welcoming to our growing brand, and we look forward to making Casa Bufala the new culinary anchor of the neighborhood serving both the highly-coveted residential blocks nearby as well as visitors to South Florida,” said D’Angelo. “At Casa Bufala, we aim to create memorable experiences for every guest with a warm, easygoing atmosphere and the highest-quality ingredients imported daily from Italy. Our ambiance and carefully curated menu was designed to whisk guests away on a trip to their favorite nonna’s house.” D’Angelo played a vital role in establishing the Fratelli La Bufala concept in Italy in 2002, placing traditional Campanian products at the heart of its offerings, particularly buffalo mozzarella, buffalo meat and Neapolitan pizza. The restaurant brand has since expanded globally, including to Miami Beach in 2005, where it’s been the benchmark for Neapolitan pizzerias in the U.S. for the last 18 years. The Casa Bufala concept in Sunset Harbour is the first of many with brand expansions underway including a West Palm Beach location in 2024. Bolognese Pizza (Photo Credit: Gyorgy Papp) Casa Bufala invites guests to feel at home with antipasti staples including Tartare di Manzo ($22), finely chopped, grass-fed rump steak drizzled with Worcestershire, lemon, fresh scallions and Dijon sauce and served with a crispy crostini and poached quail egg; Fiori di Zucca ($22), lightly-fried, stuffed zucchini flowers with creamy lemon ricotta and aioli mint; Bruschette Crema di Tartufo ($20), toasted Italian bread topped with a creamy Parmesan sauce and black truffle paste; and Vellutata di Zucca ($10-$14), classic Italian pumpkin cream soup with croutons with fried speck and a truffle oil glaze. Casa Bufala serves a selection of gourmet wood-fired pizzas, freshly prepared in-house with buffalo mozzarella. Specialities include Porcini e Salsiccia ($28), caramelized porcini mushrooms and sausage topped with fresh basil; Reale ($26), San Marzano tomato sauce and smoked mozzarella complete with ricotta, Parma prosciutto and basil; Quattro Stagioni ($25), sweet salami, artichoke, mushroom, ham, basil and black olives; Suprema ($26), a meat lover’s dream with mini meatballs, sausage, Italica bacon and basil; and Bolognese ($26), a house favorite with Casa Bufala’s signature Bolognese sauce and smoked provola. Daily happy hour specials pay tribute to the cultural ritual of aperitivo in Italy and are available daily from 4-7 p.m., with an expansive list of bar bites ranging from $5-10, $6 beers, $8 wines by the glass and $8 cocktails including their signature Aperol Spritz, Martini, Margarita, Negroni and Basilicjito, a unique twist on the classic mojito. Other cocktail favorites include the Amalfi Breeze ($16), made with Bombay Sapphire gin, Luxardo Maraschino liqueur, tonic water, lemon juice and fresh rosemary; La Casa ($16), with brandy, triple sec, Maraschino and lemon juice; Hugo Spritz ($16), a woodsy floral and dark spritz made with elderberry syrup, prosecco, soda water, cucumber and mint; and the Shakerato Martini ($16), made with Kahlua, vodka and Passalacqua espresso, one of the top purveyors of Neapolitan coffee and espresso in Italy.

Jaguars, macaws, panthers and impalas frolic through lush natural settings under the watchful eye of naturalist and painter Robert Dallet. This porcelain collection breathes new life into the full range of the artist’s work, from spontaneous sketches to hyperrealist gouache paintings. Carnets d’Equateur Dessert Plate Dessert plate in porcelain with Lion theme 8.3” diameter, $155 Carnets d’Equateur Cereal Bowl Cereal bowl in porcelain 6.5” diameter, $225 Carnets d’Equateur Soup Plate Soup plate in porcelain 8.9” diameter, $225 Carnets d’Equateur Gold Bowl Bowl with Bird theme in porcelain 3.7” diameter, $475 To learn more visit www.hermes.com By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Hermès

Celebrities dressed in Dior by Maria Grazia Chiuri for the Spring-Summer 2023 RTW Show. Natalie Portman wore a Dior black wool dress. She also wore sunglasses and Dior shoes. (right) JISOO wore a Dior Cruise 2023 black cotton dress. She also wore a Dior bag and shoes. (left) Emma Raducanu wore a Dior Fall-Winter 2022 black knit sweater and printed cotton skirt. She also wore Dior shoes. (top left) Rosamund Pike wore a Dior black and gold silk embroidered dress and a black wool coat. She also wore Dior shoes. (top middle) Alexandra Daddario wore a Dior Cruise 2023 white wool jacket and vest with black pants and a black cotton shirt. She also wore a Dior bag, shoes and jewelry. (top right) Beatrice Borromeo wore a Dior Cruise 2023 black wool jacket and pants with a black cotton shirt. She also wore Dior shoes. (bottom left) Katherine Langford wore a Dior Cruise 2023 red wool jacket, vest and pants with a black cotton shirt. She also wore Dior shoes. (bottom middle) Celeste wore a Dior black velvet coat, black cotton shirt and black velvet pants. She also wore a Dior bag and shoes. (bottom right) Camille Cottin wore a Dior black leather dress with a black lace knit top. She also wore Dior shoes. (left) Mathilde Warnier wore a Dior Cruise 2023 black leather jacket with a white cotton top and a black leather skirt. She also wore a Dior bag and shoes. (right) Chiara Ferragni wore a Dior Cruise 2023 black leather jacket, vest and pants with a black lace knit top. She also wore a Dior bag, shoes and Dior Joaillerie earrings and rings from the La Rose Dior collection. (top left) Nadia Fares wore a Dior black leather and shearling coat, striped knit sweater and denim pants. She also wore a Dior bag and shoes. (top middle) Souheila Yacoub wore a Dior black macrocannage vest, white cotton shirt and a black silk skirt. She also wore a Dior bag and shoes. (top right) Lucie Zhang wore a Dior printed wool bar jacket and beige wool skirt. She also wore Dior shoes and jewelry. (bottom left) Gala Gonzalez wore a Dior Fall Winter 2022 printed wool Bar jacket and skirt. She also wore a Dior bag and shoes. (bottom middle) Aimee Song wore a Dior Fall Winter 2022 printed denim jumpsuit. She also wore a Dior bag and shoes. (bottom right) Anne Nakamura wore a Dior Cruise 2023 black embroidered tulle skirt and a black cotton shirt. She also wore a Dior bag, belt and shoes. (left) Grace Van Patten wore a Dior Fall-Winter 2022 blue denim bar jacket, corset and pants with a black bralette. She also wore a Dior bag and shoes. (right) Park Hee-Jung wore a Dior printed wool bar jacket and a beige cotton skirt. She also wore a Dior bag, shoes and jewelry. (top left) Maye Musk wore a Dior black macrocannage bar jacket and a printed wool skirt. She also wore a Dior bag, shoes and jewelry. (top middle) Ramla Ali wore a Dior Pre-Fall 2022 pink embroidered dress. She also wore a Dior bag, sunglasses and shoes. (top right) Christian Serratos wore a Dior Cruise 2023 white cotton dress. She also wore a Dior bag, belt and shoes. (bottom left) Romee Strijd wore a black Dior 30 Montaigne dress. She also wore a Dior bag and shoes. (bottom middle) Poppy Ajudha wore a Dior Cruise 2023 grey cotton dress. She also wore a Dior bag, shoes and jewelry. (bottom right) Alexandra de Hanovre wore a Dior striped knit sweater and blue denim pants. She also wore a Dior bag and shoes. (left) Nine D’urso wore a Dior Cruise 2023 black and white wool jacket, black cotton shirt and black wool pants. She also wore Dior shoes. (right) Lucie de la Falaise wore a Dior beige cotton dress and a white embroidered coat. She also wore a Dior bag and shoes. (top left) Shailene Woodley wore a Dior Cruise 2023 black printed cotton shirt and beige cotton pants. She also wore Dior shoes. (top middle) Lena Mahfouf wore a Dior Fall-Winter 2022 lace silk blend knit dress. She also wore a Dior bag and shoes. (top right) Maggie Gyllenhaal wore a Dior Cruise 2023 black knit dress. She also wore a Dior belt and shoes. (bottom left) Gina Alice Redlinger wore Dior Fall-Winter 2022 embroidered bar jacket and beige skirt. She also wore a Dior bag and shoes. (bottom middle) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Dior beige cotton dress. She also wore a Dior bag, shoes and jewelry. (bottom right) Learn more at dior.com By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Dior

Mr. Cannabis Law, a leading law firm in the South Florida area, is proud to announce their commitment to prioritizing the mental health and well-being of their employees by hiring Coach Matt, a peak performance coach, to lead the charge on employee well-being and creating a healthy team dynamic with learning and development as the centerpiece. Recognizing the importance of a positive mindset and team culture, the firm has kicked off a number of initiatives to promote employee mental health and productivity. Mr. Cannabis Law understands that the legal industry can be highly demanding and stressful. Coach Matt’s program helps people find out what his clients truly want and give them tangible steps to get there. To support their team, the firm has implemented a comprehensive mental health program, which includes confidential coaching services, regular mental health check-ins, and a range of educational resources on topics such as stress management, mindfulness and self-care. The tools provided are a simple step, an action or a bit of forward motion intended to change peoples’ inner state almost immediately, taking unpleasant experiences and thoughts and transforming them into opportunities. In addition to their mental health program, Mr. Cannabis Law has made a conscious effort to foster a positive team culture. The firm encourages regular team-building activities, open communication and a strong sense of community. By creating a supportive and inclusive environment, Mr. Cannabis Law believes that employees are better able to manage stress and are more productive in their work. "We are committed to creating a workplace that promotes the well-being of our employees and their families. By prioritizing mental health and fostering a positive team culture by hiring Coach Matt, we believe that our team is better able to serve our clients and achieve success," said Dustin Robinson, founding partner of Mr. Cannabis Law. Mr. Cannabis Law is committed to leading the way in the legal industry, and they believe that by prioritizing the well-being of their employees, they are better equipped to deliver exceptional service to their clients. The firm is proud to be at the forefront of this important conversation and is excited to continue to innovate and find new ways to support the mental health and well-being of their team. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Mr. Cannabis Law

Louis Vuitton debuted their latest campaign in collaboration with internationally acclaimed artist, Yayoi Kusama. Celebrating the ten-year anniversary of Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama’s first global collaboration, this campaign has already garnered attention worldwide and is paving the way for an even-more alluring collection offering. The collection is now available in the Miami Design District and Aventura Mall. Offering an array of items for both men and women across all product categories, the collection is built on several themes iconic to Yayoi Kusama: Dots, Flowers, Pumpkins and Faces. The Maison’s Savoir Faire takes center stage, displaying exquisite attention to detail through a variety of printing and embellishment techniques. MORE ON THE PARTNERSHIP Ten years after its global collaboration, Louis Vuitton launches chapter two of its partnership with Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, hitting stores worldwide this month. In 2012, Louis Vuitton and Yayoi Kusama’s collaboration flourished through various universes of the Maison, from product, exhibitions, and a series of unique window installations. In 2023, the second installment is an ultimate tribute to her extraordinary art, audacity and craftsmanship that has nurtured the longstanding relationship. A handful of leather goods were unveiled during the Women’s Cruise 2023 Collection fashion show at the Salk Institute in San Diego: a first glimpse teasing the 2023 collection which is, with a captivation retrospective approach, built on several themes iconic to the artist: Dots, Flowers, Pumpkins and Faces. For the first time, this unique collaboration includes all product categories for both men’s and women’s. Displaying all our métier’s savoir-faire, it explores a variety of printing and embellishment techniques, from 3D serigraphy to exquisite leather marquetry, subtle jacquard to complex embroideries, laser on denim and delicate enameling. The collection will appear in two parts, with the first drop launching January 6th, 2023 and the second drop launching March 31st, 2023. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Louis Vuitton

The Friends of Jack & Jill Center will host its First Annual Winter Carnival on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 at Jack & Jill Center’s Halmos Family Building. The community event will feature a fun-filled day of carnival rides, games, arts & crafts, signature carnival food, face painting, photo opportunities, a live DJ and much more. Activities will include a Dual Lane Inflatable Slide, Ballistic Swings, Rock Climbing, Bounce Houses, a Four-In-One Sports Center, Phantoms Revenge and more. The public event is open to all ages. The Fun-filled Community Event to Raise Much-Needed. Funds for Children and Families in Need All proceeds will benefit Jack & Jill Center’s mission to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming, and community engagement. Since it was established in 1999, The Friends of Jack & Jill Center has raised over $5.25 million and volunteered countless hours to improve the lives of the Center's children and families. Jack & Jill Center supports children of high-need working families through quality early childhood education, elementary education and family strengthening programs to ensure every child and family has the tools they need to be successful. Jack & Jill Center has served 26,000 children and families in South Florida since 1942. Event sponsorships ranging from $500–$12,000 are available at https://www.jackandjillcenter.org/event/wintercarnival-2/. When: Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 12 – 4 p.m. Where: Jack & Jill Center, Halmos Family Building 1315 W. Broward Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Cost: Individual tickets are available for $2 per person (children under two years of age are free), with additional registration options to support the children and families of Jack & Jill Center. Food tickets will be available for purchase at the event. How: To attend the event, tickets may be purchased at: https://www.jackandjillcenter.org/carnivaltickets/. To become a sponsor, please visit https://www.jackandjillcenter.org/event/wintercarnival-2/ or contact Sydney Stelter, Marketing Manager, at: sstelter@jackandjillcenter.org, 610-937-1992, or 954-463-8772, ext. 255. More on Jack & Jill Center Jack & Jill Center’s mission is to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming and community engagement. It achieves its mission by focusing on both the children and family units as a whole, so that the entire household, children and parents alike, are able to reach their full potential. Since 1942, Jack & Jill Center has served more than 26,000 children and families in South Florida. It currently serves as a NAEYC-accredited year-round early learning program for children aged six weeks through preschool, as well as an elementary school. The Madelaine Halmos Academy’s (MHA) new state-of-the-art elementary school building, an expansion of Jack & Jill Center’s Early Education Center, debuted in April 2021. Serving students from high-need working families in kindergarten–fifth grade, the transformational project, is geared to prepare students for success in career and life and be one of the highest-performing schools in Broward County. For more information about Jack & Jill visit www.jackandjillcenter.org, https://www.instagram.com/jackjillcenter/, https://www.facebook.com/jackjillcenter, https://twitter.com/jackjillcenter, or call 954.463.8772. More on Friends of Jack & Jill Center The Friends (Auxiliary Board) of Jack & Jill Center was established in 1999 to provide financial support, volunteer services, program assistance and community awareness. Since its inception, Friends of Jack & Jill Center has raised over $5 million through membership and events and have volunteered countless hours to improve the lives of children and families. For more information about Friends of Jack & Jill Center, visit https://www.jackandjillcenter.org/joinus/friends/. By ML Staff. Top image by Grace Ho/Unsplash. Poster image courtesy of J&J