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Meet the people who are shaping the future of business with every handshake, transaction and bottom line. The passion, attitude, outlook and savvy they all share has yielded an ingrained need to succeed no matter what the consequences. These inspirational visionaries are some of the top leaders of today and tomorrow who will inspire, motivate and in many cases complement the very goals that keep you going. After all, business is all about who you know, isn’t it?
The Social Factor
It’s a no-brainer that most businesses need to utilize some sort of social media to stay relevant in today’s competitive world. But it’s how they use it that could make or break them. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Kitty Care
Christine Michaels of Le Chat Noir has a mission to give stray cats in South Florida a new shot at life — one meow at a time. — Text by Lourdes Reigosa Photos courtesy of of Le Chat Noir
Luxury Touch
When your hands take a beating, the damage is evident immediately in dry skin, hangnails and poor texture. Give them a break with these...
Luxury Roads!
Mercedes-Benz Concept A
With environmental consciousness on the rise and urban populations exploding, it was only a matter of time before Mercedes-Benz decided to get...
Iconic Residence
After a hard day at the office, wouldn’t you like to come home to a place that combines all the comforts of your residence...
First Looks
First impressions are everything. In today’s society, confidence is key to a good first impression. You don’t have to be a celebrity or a...
Actively Flattering
Clothes don’t have to be shapeless and unflattering in order to be comfortable. Take, for example, the new yoga line from Lucy Activewear. The...
High Comfort
Everyone knows that when it comes to flying, business class kicks coach out of the ballpark. But there’s business class, and then there’s Cathay...
Tonic, Anyone?
Tuscan and Indian juniper combine with Chinese cassia bark, French angelica and Italian florentine to provide potently elegant flavor to Martin Miller’s Gin. Designed...
Posh Flush
These days, it seems luxurious options are available in almost every area of the market. Well, Kohler just added one more: the bathroom. Their...
Elegant Motion
Not all art is made to hang on a wall. Take the iWing from Bionic Motion. This evolutionary improvement over the concept of the...
Travel Buzz
When it comes to wine, you can take it with you. Not you can with The Climber wine pouch. After all, what’s a better...
Well Cut
Looking for a well-tailored men’s shirt that won’t cost you a car payment? Check out Ledbury. Founded by a pair of Oxford MBA’s, Ledbury...
Game Time
Remember when videogames required quarters? Get a funky flashback to the good ol’ days with this wood-grain game table from Arcade Tables. Though it...
Gold Buds
You want precious metals in your jewelry…why not in your earphones? The SITi 9mm Earphones from Munitio are fabulously over the top. Encased in...
Entrepreneurial Spirit
It always fascinates me when I meet people who constantly complain about their job. The hours, the clients, the co-workers, the rules. I wonder...
Tech Case
Your laptop is your life. Keep it safe while at the same time displaying luxurious up-to-date style with a handcrafted carbon fiber case from...
The 411
Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Prime Residence
This spectacular waterfront Mediterranean estate is nestled on the desirable Cape Florida Drive in Key Biscayne and will make even the most discerning homeowners feel like they’ve found their dream home. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Realtor: Brigitte de Langeron; Fortune Internatonal Realty; 305.244.7493; [email protected]; MiamiWaterfront.com; Co-Realtor: Saddy Delgado; 305.632.4256; SaddyDelgado.com; 260CapeFloridaDrive.com
Top 20 Professionals Under 40 2011
We scoured The Magic City to bring you what we deem to be the next generation of business leaders at the tip of The Sunshine State. These young professionals represent a variety of industries and excel at their respective crafts with superior sophistication and their own unique blend of style and savvy. They are at once inspirational and successful. All have managed to seamlessly balance their careers with their personal lives while continuously giving back to the community that has helped mold them into who they are. Without further ado, flip this page to meet this year’s Top 20 Under Forty. — Text: Jorge Arauz Photography: Kiko Ricote Hair & Makeup Touch-ups: Teresa Miranda; 786.343.1727; [email protected] Location: Kikor Studio; 305.448.3283; Kikor.com
Reason to Smile
Inspiration comes in many forms: personal experience, technical interest and familial motivation. When you’ve got all three, it is the epitome of success — especially when it comes to your smile. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos by Antonio Eli
Ready… Set…Fit!
As the summer shimmies in, so do the double-takes at the beach. Make sure your fellow beach-goers are looking at you for all the right reasons by making room in your busy schedule for the tips, advice and guidance from the fitness experts you are about to meet on the following pages. Regardless of what your wellness goals are this season, you can bet there’s always room for improvement. Consider this your first step toward a better you. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson Photos by Antonio Eli, except when noted.
Bold Home
Ligne Roset Miami effectively and stylishly connects The Magic City to France’s most venerable and cutting-edge furniture makers, one piece at a time — all in the hopes of taking your home to the next level. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson Photos courtesy of Ligne Roset Miami
20 BEFORE 40
Everyone’s saying that 30 is the new 20 — but where does that leave 40, especially in the workplace? Here’s our list of 20 things every young professional should accomplish before they hit 40. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson
Professional Edge
Michael Feinstein and Büro Miami are getting small businesses and independent professionals out of the coffee shop and into a truly hip, dynamic workspace. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson Photos courtesy of Büro Miami
Inside Look
Get inside the life and mind of one of the century’s greatest photographers. In Herb Ritts: The Golden Hour, you’ll get an inside look...
Face Lifter
Don’t let a long day get you down — and by “down” we mean saggy and worn out in the face. With the new...
Diamond Glow
Experience the power of DNA Infusion with the Diamond Collection from Natura Bissé. This revolutionary product uses Marine DNA to penetrate your skin’s deepest...
