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CONTENTS ON THIS PAGE KELSEY MERRITT IS WEARING FULL LOOK: Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, JEWELRY: Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Knot drop earrings in yellow gold with diamonds, $8,900, Bird on a Rock by Tiffany Bird ring in platinum and gold with diamonds, $23,000; available at tiffany.com
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KELSEY MERRITT MADE HISTORY AS THE FIRST FILIPINA TO WALK THE VICTORIA’S SECRET FASHION SHOW. NOW, SHE’S SIGNED WITH IMG MODELS, WORKING WITH MAJOR LUXURY BRANDS LIKE TIFFANY & CO., AND PIVOTING INTO A CAREER IN FILM — PROVING THE RUNWAY WAS ONLY THE BEGINNING. BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE PHOTOGRAPHY CALEB & GLADYS STYLING ANNA KATSANIS HAIR STEFANO GRECO AT THE WALL GROUP USING ORIBE MAKEUP SOO PARK AT THE WALL GROUP USING HUNG VANNGO BEAUTY PRODUCTION SHELBY COMROE
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FULL LOOK: Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello JEWELRY: Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Knot drop earrings in yellow gold with diamonds, $8,900, Tiffany Knot double row ring in yellow gold, $3,250, Sixteen Stone by Tiffany ring with yellow and white diamonds, $28,000, and Bird on a Rock by Tiffany Bird ring in platinum and gold with diamonds, $23,000; available at Tiffany.com
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n 2018, Kelsey Merritt became the first Filipina to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show — a moment that would come to define her career. For Merritt, modeling has always served as a means to a larger purpose, giving her the tools to discover culture, craftsmanship, and ultimately, herself. With nearly a decade in the industry and a run of campaigns with Tiffany & Co., Dior, Chanel, and more, Merritt is no longer just building a modeling career; she’s using her platform to catapult herself into her next chapter. Ahead, Merritt talks representation, reinvention, and why she’s finally ready to trust her own timeline. Let’s start with your career; was modeling something you always knew you were passionate about? When I was growing up, it never occurred to me that I could be a model, as it didn’t feel like an accessible career in the Philippines. I was granted the opportunity to begin modeling as a teenager, and at first, that’s all it was. The passion came over time as I realized modeling could take me all over the world. My job suddenly became much bigger than taking photos. It gave me the opportunity to experience different cultures, meet incredible people, and see parts of the world I never imagined. That said, my “aha” moment was when I began working internationally. On these trips, I realized this wasn’t just a job; it was something I could build a real future around. I fell in love with the creativity, discipline, and constant opportunity to reinvent myself. It pushed me outside my comfort zone in the best way. Looking back, what are some of your career “pinch me” moments? Walking in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show will always be at the top of that list. Shooting for Sports Illustrated was another huge milestone because it’s such an iconic publication. Working with brands like Tiffany & Co., Ralph Lauren, Dior, and Chanel is always incredibly special because I’ve admired the craftsmanship for years. There are quieter moments that feel just as meaningful. When I see my campaign on a billboard or myself on a magazine cover, I realize how far I’ve come from where I started. But honestly, the biggest pinch-me moment is knowing that I’m making 5-year-old Kelsey proud. Every time I achieve something she never could have imagined, I think about that little girl growing up in the Philippines. It grounds me and reminds me to stay grateful. No matter how many milestones I reach, that feeling never goes away. It is an incredible accomplishment to be the first Filipina to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Can you walk us through what that was like for you? At the time, I did not fully process the significance because I was so focused on doing my best. I was excited, nervous, and incredibly grateful. It wasn’t until afterward that I realized what it meant for so many Filipinos around the world.
Knowing that young girls could see someone who looked like them on that runway made the moment so much bigger than myself. It reminded me that representation matters not just because people feel seen, but because it expands what’s possible for the next generation. How did that moment change your career? That moment opened doors for me internationally, and I was introduced to a much broader audience. Additionally, it gave me a greater sense of responsibility because I realized people were looking to me as someone representing the Philippines on a global stage. Since 2018, I’ve seen the industry become much more inclusive. There’s still progress to be made, but today there’s a much broader understanding that beauty isn’t one definition. Different backgrounds, cultures, and stories are being celebrated rather than treated as exceptions. Now, you’re signed with a major platform, IMG Models. Let’s chat through the evolution of your career. Signing with IMG feels like a natural evolution because it reflects where I want to take my career next. Modeling will always be a huge part of what I do, but I’m also thinking long term. I want to build a career that’s diversified through acting, meaningful brand partnerships, and creative projects that feel authentic to me. Over time, I’ve become much more intentional about saying yes to opportunities that align with the career and life I want to build. What are some of your goals for your career? One of my biggest career priorities moving forward is acting. I’ve been training consistently because I want to earn opportunities through preparation, not just because people know me as a model. I’d love to work with filmmakers who tell emotionally rich stories and continue to challenge me creatively. I’m also focused on deepening my relationships with brand partners while laying the foundation for something of my own one day, whether that’s a business, product, or another creative venture. Personally, I want to continue traveling, spend time with my family, and find a better balance between working toward future goals and being fully present in the life I’m living now. Beyond modeling, how are you expanding your career? In terms of acting, is there a genre, role, or filmmaker you’re building toward? Acting has become a major focus for me. I’m taking classes regularly and really treating it as a craft. I’m drawn to stories that explore human complexity and characters who feel nuanced and emotionally honest. Those are the performances that stay with me as a viewer, so naturally they’re the ones I hope to be part of as an actor. Ultimately, I want to work with filmmakers who create thoughtful, emotionally honest films that stay with people long after they’ve watched them. Being a model today also means developing your own personal brand. How have you seen this change over the years, and how is it influencing your growth as a creator? @hauteliving HAUTE LIVING 9
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FULL LOOK: Loro Piana JEWELRY: Tiffany & Co. Tiffany HardWear Graduated Link necklace in yellow gold, $24,900, Tiffany HardWear Large Link earrings in yellow gold, $5,600, and Tiffany Knot double row ring in yellow gold, $3,250; available at Tiffany.com
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“LUXURY, TO ME, IS QUALITY OVER QUANTITY. AS I’VE GOTTEN OLDER, I’VE REALIZED LUXURY ALSO MEANS HAVING TIME.”
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“I WANT TO WORK WITH BRANDS THAT HAVE A STRONG HERITAGE, EXCEPTIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP, AND EMBODY VALUES THAT GENUINELY RESONATE WITH ME.” When I started, modeling and social media felt like completely separate worlds. Now they’re deeply connected. Audiences want to know who you are beyond the photos. I’ve learned that authenticity is far more valuable than trying to create a perfect image. I enjoy sharing travel, fashion, beauty, wellness, and moments from my everyday life because people connect with real personalities much more than curated perfection. It’s also been so fulfilling to have a platform where I can share my creative side. Being a model, you’re a blank canvas, and you’re supposed to give life to someone else’s vision. I love creating because people get to see the creative side of me and my perspective! You’ve fostered amazing brand partnerships; can you walk us through your approach to partnering with a brand, especially in the luxury space? For me, the best partnerships happen when there’s genuine alignment. I want to work with brands that have a strong heritage, exceptional craftsmanship, and embody values that genuinely resonate with me. Luxury is about storytelling just as much as it is about the product itself. When I create, I want it to feel elegant and aspirational while still feeling natural. I’ve learned that when you’re genuinely yourself, the right partnerships tend to happen naturally. Favorite jewelry trends right now? Favorite pieces to style? My personal style has always leaned toward timeless jewelry rather than trend-driven pieces. I love sculptural gold and designs that feel modern but can be worn for years. An everyday pair of diamond studs, a beautiful tennis necklace, or a bold cuff can completely transform an outfit without feeling overdone. Those are the pieces I reach for most because they’re versatile and effortless. How would you describe your personal style? Classic with a modern edge. I love clean tailoring, beautiful fabrics, and timeless silhouettes, but I also like incorporating unexpected elements that make an outfit feel personal. I tend to invest in pieces that I’ll still want to wear ten years from now rather than chasing every trend. What’s your definition of luxury? Luxury, to me, is quality over quantity. It’s about craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and experiences that enrich your life. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized luxury also means having time. Time with family, time to travel,
time to disconnect, and the freedom to be intentional with how you spend your days. You’re also passionate about ocean conservation. Can you tell us more about that? Growing up in the Philippines gave me a deep appreciation for the ocean. Some of my favorite memories are connected to being in or around the water, and it’s heartbreaking to see how much marine ecosystems are changing. I believe everyone has a role to play, whether it’s through small daily choices or by supporting organizations doing meaningful conservation work. I’d love to become even more involved in ocean conservation as my platform continues to grow because it’s a cause that’s deeply personal to me. Looking back, what’s one piece of advice you wish you could give your younger self? Trust your own timeline. It’s easy to compare yourself to other people, especially in an industry where everyone seems to be achieving something incredible every day. I’ve learned that opportunities come when you’re prepared for them, not necessarily when you expect them. I’d also remind myself that confidence isn’t something you’re born with, it’s something you build by continuing to show up, even when you’re scared. I feel the most confident when I have a strong sense of purpose and direction, especially when I know I’ve put in the work and prepared as much as I can. Looking ahead, what are some of your major goals, personally and professionally? Professionally, I hope to continue building a career that’s both creative and lasting — one that spans modeling, acting, meaningful partnerships, and eventually projects of my own. I want to keep challenging myself creatively and create work I’m proud of for years to come. Personally, I hope to continue traveling, spend more time with the people I love, stay connected to my roots in the Philippines, and eventually build a life that feels as fulfilling off camera as it does on camera. To me, success is having a career I’m passionate about while still making space for the people, experiences, and moments that matter most.
OPPOSITE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: FULL LOOK: Prada;FULL LOOK: Louis Vuitton, JEWELRY: Tiffany & Co. Tiffany HardWear large link earrings in yellow gold with pavé diamonds, $21,500, Tiffany HardWear graduated link necklace in yellow gold with pavé diamonds, $95,000, Tiffany HardWear medium link bracelet in yellow gold with diamonds, $28,000, and Tiffany Knot double row ring in yellow gold, $3,250; available at Tiffany.com; FULL LOOK: Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, JEWELRY: Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Knot drop earrings in yellow gold with diamonds, $8,900, Bird on a Rock by Tiffany Bird ring in platinum and gold with diamonds, $23,000; available at Tiffany.com; FULL LOOK: Fendi, JEWELRY: Tiffany & Co. Sixteen Stone by Tiffany necklace with yellow and white diamonds, price upon request, Sixteen Stone by Tiffany ring with yellow and white diamonds, $28,000, and Sixteen Stone by Tiffany hoop earrings with yellow and white diamonds, $47,000; available at Tiffany.com
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There are luxury hotels, and then there are hotels that become part of a city’s identity. During my recent stay at Hôtel Plaza Athénée in Paris, it became clear why this legendary address has remained one of the French capital’s most coveted destinations for more than a century. Nestled on the prestigious Avenue Montaigne, where the world’s leading fashion houses line the elegant boulevard, the hotel effortlessly blends Parisian history, haute couture, and modern luxury into an experience that feels distinctly Parisian.
inspired L’Appartement with its private terrace to the spectacular Eiffel Suites and the magnificent Royal Suite spanning 450 square meters, every accommodation has been individually designed to showcase the finest elements of Parisian luxury. Altogether, the property offers 154 rooms and 54 suites, each reflecting either elegant classical French style or sophisticated Art Deco design.
Since opening its doors in 1913, Hôtel Plaza Athénée has welcomed royalty, fashion designers, celebrities, and discerning travelers seeking an authentic taste of Parisian glamour. The hotel occupies one of the city’s most enviable locations, just moments from the Eiffel Tower, the Seine, and the ChampsÉlysées, making it an ideal base for exploring the city’s most iconic attractions while remaining immersed in its fashionable heart.
One of the highlights of my stay was simply enjoying the hotel’s remarkable dining venues. Jean Imbert au Plaza Athénée offers a Michelin-starred culinary experience inspired by centuries of French gastronomy, where traditional recipes are thoughtfully reimagined with contemporary creativity. For a more relaxed atmosphere, Le Relais Plaza remains one of Paris’ classic brasseries, while La Galerie provides the perfect setting for afternoon tea beneath glittering chandeliers.
Step inside the lobby, and the atmosphere immediately shifts from the bustling streets outside to a refined world of quiet elegance. Every detail reflects the hotel’s long-standing relationship with French fashion. Rich fabrics, classical Parisian architecture, Art Deco accents, and thoughtfully curated artwork create interiors that feel sophisticated without being overwhelming.
No stay would be complete without visiting the Dior Spa Plaza Athénée. Designed around the philosophy of rejuvenation and wellbeing, the spa offers an oasis of calm in the middle of one of the world’s busiest cities. Elegant treatment rooms, steam facilities, and beautifully designed relaxation spaces make it easy to forget you’re in central Paris, even if only for a few hours.
The room perfectly balanced timeless Parisian charm with modern comfort. Soft neutral tones, luxurious fabrics, marble finishes, and elegant furnishings created a peaceful retreat after long days exploring the city. Many of the hotel’s rooms feature beautiful wrought-iron balconies overlooking either the Eiffel Tower or the picturesque courtyard, and it’s easy to understand why these accommodations have become favorites among honeymooners, celebrities, and luxury travelers alike.
What impressed me just as much as the surroundings was the level of service. Every interaction felt genuine rather than scripted. Whether arranging transportation, recommending restaurants, or simply greeting guests throughout the day, the staff consistently delivered the polished hospitality expected from one of the world’s finest palace hotels.
For guests looking for an even more extraordinary stay, the hotel’s signature suites elevate the experience further. From the Art Deco-
Hôtel Plaza Athénée has long been more than simply a luxury hotel. It represents the enduring spirit of Paris itself, where fashion, gastronomy, history, and impeccable hospitality come together in perfect harmony. While countless luxury properties promise unforgettable experiences, very few possess the heritage, character, and unmistakable sense of place found here. @hauteliving HAUTE LIVING 19
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2026 Aston Martin DB12 S Coupe All the beauty with increased gusto. GORGEOUS. POWERFUL. BALANCED. SVELTE. LUXURIOUS. RESPONSIVE. QUICK.
Now that I have your attention, please meet the Aston Martin DB12 S Coupe, the latest from the area that begat Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon, which is about 100 miles from London, in the town of Gaydon. Rumors hold that the town was named due to the delight of driving an Aston Martin, but I could find no support for such a claim. Nevertheless, if the talent of William S. came from the water, it would make sense that Aston would be equally erudite when it comes to understanding and creating exactly what drivers want. Everyone loves a good origin story. Unfortunately, the one above is not exactly correct and apparently was created without the use of AI (“artistic integrity”). There are, however, a few smidgens of truth set forth earlier. Aston was founded in England, but in London, in 1913. It moved within England a few more times and has been in Gaydon since the early 2000s. More fun to read than paragraph one, though, isn’t it? Verily, or should I say “Word”? Back to the topic at hand, the DB12 S. Building on the already-sumptuous DB12, the S adds the extra oomph of an additional 20 ponies, bringing the power close to 700HP, which quickens the 0-60mph sprint somewhat, now clocking in at a quick 3.4 seconds. The few design modifications made the car somewhat sharper and perhaps a touch more modern but, like almost all of its predecessors, the DB12 S is a stunner.
One tell that you’re looking at the “S” variant of the DB12 is that the rear wing is fixed in the up position (a tell tail?), whereas in previous models it was retractable. Another change: the new stainless-steel quad-stacked exhaust pipes add a great look while providing additional aural pleasure. Together, they are giving a little “boy racer” vibe to the otherwise elegant machine. Coupled with the new front air splitter — sporting a dual-element design — and the hood louvers adding downforce and helping to reduce front-end lift while also assisting the extraction of hot air from the potent engine — the S has a more assertive look both coming and going. But it’s not just about the looks. A more robust anti-sway bar minimizes lean in the corners, and the electronic differential (“e-diff”) allows the power to be adjusted between the rear wheels to amplify the steering’s effect when cornering. Aston calls it an “impeccable balance of agility and exploitability — for ultimate confidence and enjoyment.’” Having spent a full day with the S in the hills and valleys around the foothills between Los Angeles and Ventura, I agree wholeheartedly with that statement. Cornering well used to require hard, bumpy riding, but today’s technology, like the software changes to the Bilstein DTX dampers that enhance both roll and pitch control, provides for a smooth yet controlled ride, one befitting a grand tourer.
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Sure, it goes, but how well does it stop? Thanks for asking. The carbon ceramic brakes (“CCB”) are standard fitment on the S. Carbon ceramic is a high-tech material that gains less heat during braking, thus allowing for more consistent, impressive stopping power. Like many special cars today, the S’s brake calipers are available in a variety of colors, further evidence that a car can be both beautiful and a performer. The interior is great, too, starting with an available Alcantara heated sports steering wheel and red anodized knurled metal drive mode rotary controller with a boatload of options when it comes to seat, seatbelt, and stitching finishes. Aston knows well how to blend comfort, elegance, and purpose as the seats are supportive yet supple and the side bolsters are a welcome addition when one is cornering sprightly. Available in both coupe and “Volante” (convertible) forms, the DB12 S starts at about $270,000 and, depending upon your penchant for options, including bespoke paint, you can land in the first quadrant of the $400,000s. However, a “nicely appointed” DB12 S will run around $350,000. As you might imagine, at those price points, you have other options, but for my money, the looks, sound, performance, and overall joy of driving provided by the DB12 S are hard to beat. @hauteauto HAUTE LIVING 21
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“WHAT I REALLY APPRECIATE IS THAT DIOR DIDN’T JUST MAKE A STRONGER V ERSION; THEY CREATED SOMETHING WITH REAL CRA FTSMANSHIP. FROM THE 42-DAY AGING PROCESS TO THE ELEVATED BOTTLE DESIGN, EV ERY DETAIL FEELS INTENTIONAL.” — V I N C E G A R C I A US Sauvage Grooming Ambassador Vince Garcia PHOTO COURTESY OF VINCE GARCIA BY ARTHUR DE KERSAUSON FOR PARFUMS CHRISTIAN DIOR
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DIOR’S SAUVAGE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A STATEMENT — CLEAN, ICONIC,
immediately recognizable. Sauvage Extrait is what happens when the House takes that foundation and gives it time. Aged for 42 days and built around Vietnamese oud, creamy cedarwood, and layered woody notes, the new fragrance carries the DNA of the original while arriving at an altogether richer, more intentional place. Ahead, Haute Living sits down with US Sauvage Grooming Ambassador Vince Garcia — one of the most respected voices in men’s grooming — to talk about why fragrance is the last detail that makes everything else land, and what makes this one worth the wait. HAUTE LIVING: As a grooming expert and real leader in the industry, how important is incorporating fragrance into the routine? VINCE GARCIA: For me, fragrance is the finishing touch. You can have the perfect haircut and great grooming, but the scent is what people remember after you leave the room. It’s part of your personal style and the last detail that brings everything together. HL: Walk us through how you use fragrance as the ‘final step.’ VG: A couple of sprays before I walk out the door instantly makes me feel more confident and put together. Once the haircut is done and I’ve finished styling, fragrance is always the final step for a client. It’s the piece that completes the entire grooming routine. @hautetime HAUTE LIVING 23
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HL: How would you describe it next to Sauvage Eau de Toilette? VG: The Eau de Toilette is fresh, bright, and iconic. Sauvage Extrait takes that DNA and gives it more depth and intensity. The oud, creamy cedarwood, and woody notes make it feel richer while still staying true to what makes Sauvage so recognizable. What I really appreciate is that Dior didn’t just make a stronger version; they created something with real craftsmanship. From the 42-day aging process to the elevated bottle design, every detail feels intentional. It’s a fragrance that makes a statement without trying too hard, and that’s exactly what great style should do. HL: Describe the scent in three words. VG: Powerful. Smooth. Sophisticated.
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HL: Tell us about the new Sauvage Extrait fragrance — does it evoke any emotions for you? VG: Sauvage Extrait feels elevated and intentional. It’s richer and deeper, with a warmth that makes it feel really luxurious. Knowing it was aged for 42 days and crafted with ingredients such as Vietnamese oud makes it feel as though every detail was considered. It gives me confidence, but it also feels timeless and refined.
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Jonathan Anderson’s vision for the Dior Winter 2026-2027 Men’s collection is dressed in contradictions — tailoring sliced to a razor’s edge, accessories stripped back to their most essential form, and a sense of eclectic opulence that makes sleek feel anything but simple.
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AU NATUREL For the Louis Vuitton Fall-Winter 2026 Men’s collection, men’s creative director Pharrell Williams asks a single question: what does a wardrobe built to last actually look like? To capture this collection, we escaped to one of the most intimate addresses in Los Angeles’ Hidden Hills neighborhood, where the au naturel elements of the architecture and interior design echo the design ethos of the clothing and accessories. BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE PHOTOGRAPHY JUAN VELOZ STYLING ANDREW MCFARLAND GROOMING TARIA GROCE MODELS ZACHARY VELASCO AT SOUL ARTIST MANAGEMENT AND RAHEEM ROGERS AT STORM MANAGEMENT LA PHOTO ASSISTANT JOEY ABREU STYLING ASSISTANT MELISSA DAVIS 2ND STYLING ASSISTANT KAI GILLUM ALL CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES BY LOUIS VUITTON MEN’S SHOT ON LOCATION AT THREE PLANES, HIDDEN HILLS BY JAE OMAR AND H2 DEVELOPMENT
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AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK INSIDE LOUIS VUITTON’S CARE & REPAIR SERVICE — WHERE THE WORLD’S MOST SKILLED ARTISANS RESTORE NOT JUST LEATHER AND HARDWARE, BUT THE STORIES HELD WITHIN. BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE PHOTOS COURTESY OF LOUIS VUITTON
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There is a particular kind of object that continues to withstand the test of time, no matter how many times it is worn, carried everywhere, and shaped by the life it accompanies until the two become inseparable. A Louis Vuitton bag is that kind of object — and it was always designed to be. Long before the industry started talking about longevity and circularity, Louis Vuitton was simply building things to last — and making sure that when they needed attention, they received proper care. In fact, repair has been part of Louis Vuitton’s DNA since the Maison opened its doors in 1854. The trunks Louis Vuitton built in the nineteenth century were designed to travel — to survive ship holds and rail cars and the particular violence of long journeys — and to be maintained. That philosophy never left. Every Louis Vuitton piece made today is still conceived with repairability in mind, built so that when the leather softens, the hardware dims, or the canvas shows the honest marks of years of use, the Maison can step in and address it without erasing the past. The scale of this commitment is significant. Across eleven workshops worldwide, Louis Vuitton’s Care & Repair teams handle nearly 600,000 pieces every year. By 2030, the service will expand to cover the full range of the Maison’s product categories. But numbers only tell part of the story. What happens inside those workshops — the precision of it, the patience of it, the genuine weight of responsibility each artisan carries — is something else entirely.
At Louis Vuitton, repairs begin with a conversation. When a client walks into a store with a piece to be restored, the first thing a client advisor does is listen — not to assess damage, but to understand history. Where has this bag been? Who carried it? What does its owner hope to preserve? The dialogue that unfolds is genuine, and it shapes everything that follows. This is, in itself, a remarkable thing: a luxury Maison with the infrastructure and the institutional commitment to treat every repair as a story worth understanding before it can be properly told forward. It takes years to become a Care & Repair artisan at Louis Vuitton. The training is rigorous, rooted in traditional techniques passed down with the same care that the artisans themselves later bring to the pieces entrusted to them. Patience is not a virtue in these workshops — it is a requirement. Outside Paris, Louis Vuitton operates an atelier dedicated entirely to Care & Repair, a facility whose scale and intensity mirror a couture house more than a service center. It is divided into distinct areas, each one devoted to a specific category of work. The Bag Spa handles leather goods. Coated canvas is cleaned with meticulous care. Smooth leather is treated with specialist polishes and recolored using resin creams blended with nourishing ingredients. Exotic leathers receive individual attention — on a crocodile bag, each scale is cleaned separately, then polished and conditioned with mink oil.
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A second area is dedicated to leather goods repair, a space where the artisans understand that each bag holds a history, and in some cases, a family heritage. The responsibility that comes with that understanding shapes every decision made at the workbench. A third area is given over entirely to trunks and cases — the grandest and most demanding of Louis Vuitton’s restorations, where brass hardware is polished by hand, and wooden structures are rebuilt with the same exacting standards that governed their original construction. This year’s Monogram anniversary campaign further spoke to Louis Vuitton’s commitment to the care and repair process. Launched at the start of the year around five of the Maison’s most enduring icons — the Keepall, the Speedy, the Alma, the Noé, and the Neverfull — the campaign was a celebration of the Art of Travel and of the objects that make it possible. It has been accompanied by a series of international pop-ups conceived in the aesthetic of a Louis Vuitton hotel: a lobby, a concierge, customization and care areas, each one offering an immersive experience in the world of the Monogram and the philosophy behind Care & Repair. The message is the same across the board: these pieces were made to go with you. What Louis Vuitton’s Care & Repair service offers, ultimately, is something the luxury industry talks about often and delivers rarely: true longevity. Not the kind that lives in marketing language, but the kind that lives in an atelier outside Paris where an artisan spends hours on a single crocodile bag, cleaning each scale by hand. The kind that lives in an 80-year-old woman carrying a Boston Sport she bought in the 1970s into the Champs-Élysées store, her granddaughter beside her, the bag in remarkable condition and ready to change hands. That is what 130 years of the Monogram actually means. 52 HAUTE LIVING hauteliving.com
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TEN YEARS IN, LOUIS VUITTON’S PARTNERSHIP WITH UNICEF HAS RAISED $28 MILLION — AND IT’S ONLY GETTING STARTED. BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE PHOTOS COURTESY OF LOUIS VUITTON
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On January 12, 2016, in Los Angeles, Louis Vuitton made a commitment alongside UNICEF that was always meant to be long-term — not a moment of philanthropy, but a sustained partnership rooted in a belief the Maison has held since its founding: that the most meaningful things are built slowly and passed forward to the next generation. Ten years later, that commitment has not wavered, and the numbers tell a significant story. Over the decade, Louis Vuitton for UNICEF has raised $28 million, surpassing its minimum annual commitment of 2 million euros every year. But what Louis Vuitton has built alongside UNICEF is harder to quantify than a dollar figure; it is a shared architecture of purpose and one that touches everything from the iconic Silver Lockit collection to the way Louis Vuitton employees experience the cause firsthand. In 2026, the partnership expanded into new territory: POWER4Girls, a global UNICEF initiative dedicated to pre-adolescent girls and young women across 120 countries in South America, Africa, and Asia. The program tackles gender-based violence, barriers to education and healthcare, and exclusion from economic participation. To date, it has reached 5.4 million girls and more than 11 million people. Louis Vuitton’s support aims to enable more than 100,000 girls each year to access the services and opportunities they deserve. 56 HAUTE LIVING hauteliving.com
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The anniversary has also produced three objects that embody the partnership in the most tangible possible way. The Silver Lockit collection, the visible symbol of Louis Vuitton for UNICEF since 2016, returns in three new limitededition bracelets: red cord, blue cord, and a black-and-white version featuring a football-shaped charm. Each piece generates a donation to UNICEF, from $100 per cord bracelet to $200 per silver chain or pendant. The collection has collectively raised $28 million for children worldwide. The second is REBONDS, a new edition of the book first published during the 1998 Football World Cup, which gathers more than 100 figures — among them Céline Dion, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Nigo, and Pedro Almodóvar — photographed across eight cities, each holding a Louis Vuitton Monogram ball. All profits go directly to UNICEF. And perhaps the most extraordinary object of the anniversary is the Louis Vuitton Unity Time Object — a one-of-a-kind horological creation that was auctioned at Sotheby’s in June, with the hammer price donated in full to UNICEF. Its openwork structure of interlocked hexagons and pentagons mirrors the geometry of a soccer ball, fused with the golden hardware of a Louis Vuitton trunk. Time is marked by 144 white diamonds for the hours and 120 black diamonds for the minutes, hand-set against a skeletonized form crafted entirely at the Maison’s historic Asnières workshop. It is presented in a Monogram canvas trophy trunk — and it is, by every measure, a collector’s piece in service of something much larger than collecting. Behind all of it is a commitment Louis Vuitton has been quietly insistent on from the beginning: that the people inside the House should feel this partnership, not just observe it. Each year, the LV World Run brings together employees and their families in Paris in a solidarity race. Each year, five employees travel alongside UNICEF teams in the field through the LV Reporters initiative, returning with stories that make the cause real for the Louis Vuitton family. @hauteliving HAUTE LIVING 57
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SETTING THE STAGE Blancpain debuts the more compact 38mm Villeret Ultraplate in steel and red gold, with opaline and salmon dial options, while also revealing plans for an unforgettable fall 2026 ahead. BY ANDRE FROIS
trace its unbroken lineage back to 1735, to an era when Swiss farmers spent the harsh winter months crafting watch components as a side hustle. When Protestant reformer John Calvin banned the wearing of jewelry in Geneva in 1541, this nudged goldsmiths toward watchmaking, eventually leading to the outsourcing of component production to the surrounding countryside, and giving rise to the établissage system. Over the centuries, the manufacture was bolstered by industry vanguards and accomplished divers like Jean-Jacques Fiechter and Captain Robert “Bob” Maloubier, and sustained by the legendary workhorse movements of Frédéric Piguet. When his son Jacques Piguet and Jean-Claude Biver acquired the brand in 1981, the duo thrust Blancpain’s high-end, anti-quartz mechanical roots back into the spotlight to immense acclaim. Industry insiders like to joke that the ‘JB’ logo on Blancpain watches actually stands for ‘Jean-Claude Biver’ — and as with the best jokes, there is a kernel of truth to it. However, after Blancpain was subsumed into the Swatch Group in 1992 — and particularly after Swatch acquired Breguet in 1999 — Blancpain was positioned heavily around its dive identity. The Fifty Fathoms became an enticing, high-horology alternative to the submersible watches of Rolex and Omega. In recent decades, Blancpain’s elegant dress-watch heritage
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was celebrated far more quietly, partly to avoid overlap with the demure, traditional aesthetic of its sister brand, Breguet. That changed in October 2025, when the relaunch of the 40mm Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate with subtle design updates served as a surprising declaration of intent. For decades, Blancpain’s dress watch line took a back seat to Fifty Fathoms, Bathyscaphe, calendar and moonphase models in both marketing and overall sales. However, recent releases signal a dramatic pivot — a direct response to the global market leaning back toward understated, throwback dress watches. In the 2000s and 2010s, status was signaled by massive cases and hyped silhouettes — you know the usual suspects. In recent years, however, as enthusiasts have gravitated toward sub-40mm proportions — and secondary market demand for vintage-style round dress watches has soared — prestige is speaking softly again. Blancpain has responded in kind with the new Villeret Ultraplate 38mm. It arrives architecturally modernized, intricately finished, and powered by the ultra-thin Blancpain Manufacture Calibre 1150 — a movement directly descended from the high-precision calibers of Frédéric Piguet. Priced at US$12,700 for stainless-steel references and US$26,100 for the red-gold iteration, the Villeret Ultraplate positions itself in direct competition with the recently relaunched Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control and Omega Constellation Observatory collections in an increasingly popular segment of watch collecting. Measuring just 8.35mm thick with a compact 43.35mm lug-to-lug span, the Villeret Ultraplate features the brand’s classic sage-leaf hands and an openworked sapphire caseback. The lineup spans four distinct variants. Three models have gold-toned opaline dials: a red gold reference with matching red gold numerals, a steel reference with white gold numerals, and a boutique-exclusive steel reference with yellow gold numerals. They arrive alongside a striking steel model with a sunburst salmon dial. All models feature Blancpain’s new tool-free quick-change strap system. And this milestone is merely the opening act of an unforgettable summer and autumn for Blancpain. In August, a limited edition will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Bathyscaphe, channeling the original 1956 model’s design codes into a more compact case size. This launch will be followed by a new ladies’ collection in September and will conclude with a new high complication in October 2026. @hautetime HAUTE LIVING 59
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THE FINAL STRETCH TAG Heuer marks the final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort with two 38mm Formula 1 Solargraph limited editions. TAG Heuer is marking an ending. The Dutch Grand Prix will run at Circuit Zandvoort for the last time this year, and TAG Heuer has chosen the moment to introduce two new Formula 1 Solargraph watches, unveiled at the track on August 10, that translate the circuit’s orange-clad intensity into a compact 38mm package. The tie to racing is the whole point. The TAG Heuer Formula 1 line arrived in 1986, bringing color, attitude, and a direct connection to the track into a watch built for everyday wear, and it has stayed close to motorsport ever since. Zandvoort, with its narrow layout, banked corners, and shifting coastal conditions, fits that story, and the sea of orange that fills its grandstands gave TAG Heuer its palette. Both limited editions share a coordinated look. A gray dial is punctuated by an orange-and-red minute track that supplies immediate contrast and recalls the Zandvoort crowd, while the sandblasted steel case, drawn from the original Formula 1 silhouette, gives the watch a matte, purposeful presence. The 38mm diameter is a deliberate return to the collection’s early proportions. Around the dial, the bidirectional bezel carries the line’s daisy motif in orange TH-Polylight, and the signature shields at six, nine, and twelve o’clock, along with the original Formula 1 hour hand, keep the watch tied to its lineage. The two versions differ mainly in how they’re worn. The first, limited to 1,500 pieces, comes on an orange rubber strap that keeps it close to the racing environment. The second, an e-commerce exclusive limited to 1,000 pieces, arrives on a sandblasted steel three-row bracelet. Both are presented in dedicated Formula 1 Limited Edition packaging, and both are waterresistant to 100 meters.
Powering each is the Solargraph caliber TH50-00, which draws energy from natural and artificial light. A single minute in direct sunlight is enough to run the watch for a day; a full charge, reached in under 40 hours of light, delivers up to 10 months of autonomy in total darkness. Even after stopping, the watch restarts with 10 seconds of light, and its accumulator is rated to last up to 15 years. It’s a fitting engine for a watch built around endurance and momentum. Priced at $2,150 for the rubber-strap edition and $2,250 for the steelbracelet version, both are available from August 2026. As Zandvoort takes its final lap, TAG Heuer has locked the moment onto the wrist in a watch built to keep running long after the engines go quiet.
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Manufacture built its name on marine chronometers that guided ships by the stars, and in the 1980s it reinvented itself around the astronomical genius of Dr. Ludwig Oechslin. Its latest release draws on both: the Ulysse Nardin Blast Moonstruck in rose gold, a 20-piece limited edition that compresses an entire celestial model into a 45mm case. The Moonstruck first appeared in 2009, more than a decade after Oechslin completed his legendary Trilogy of Time, the Astrolabium, Planetarium, and Tellurium, which made Ulysse Nardin the pioneer of the astronomical wristwatch. Where those watches mapped the heavens in dazzling complexity, the Moonstruck distilled the idea to its essence: the Earth, Sun, and Moon in one intuitive, geocentric display. It embodies Oechslin’s guiding rule: keep the complexity in the movement, not in the reading. That reading is remarkable. Five astronomical functions are woven into a single system rather than scattered as separate complications: a worldtimer tracking all 24 time zones, the apparent positions of the Sun and Moon circling the globe, a moonphase accurate to within a day over 40.3 years, the days of the lunar month, and, in a nod to the brand’s maritime roots, the tidal coefficients that predict spring and neap tides. Because everything derives from the true geometry of the Earth-Moon-Sun
system, the illuminated face of the Moon always points toward the Sun, exactly as it does in the sky. The Blast case gives all of this a suitably dramatic stage. At its center, a three-dimensional Northern Hemisphere is engraved on the underside of a domed sapphire box and suspended above the dial, appearing to float over an aventurine base whose natural shimmer reads like a field of stars. The 45mm case pairs an 18-karat rose gold upper section with a black DLC-treated titanium middle and bezel, the contrast of precious metal and technical material that has become the Blast collection’s signature. Underneath is the automatic UN-106, a 338-component caliber with a 50hour reserve, running a silicon escapement and silicon hairspring, technology Ulysse Nardin introduced to modern watchmaking with the Freak in 2001 and still produces in-house. A patented mechanism lets the wearer jump local time forward or back in one-hour steps using case-side pushers, without disturbing any of the astronomical indications or the minute hand. The timing is fitting as Ulysse Nardin is marking its 180th anniversary in 2026, along with 25 years of the silicon revolution it started, and the Ulysse Nardin Blast Moonstruck is a concise argument for why the independent still matters: serious astronomical horology, made legible and worn on the wrist. @hautetime HAUTE LIVING 61
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Balli Group
DawnElise Interiors
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Market: Coral Gables, FL
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PENDING SADDLE RIVER, NJ $5,495,000 9,000+ square foot European-inspired home on 6.3 acres with scenic walking paths. Designed by Bob Zampolin and built in 2010: soaring ceilings, gourmet kitchen opening to large great room, spacious primary suite and a finished lower level with recreation room with a fireplace and bar, wine cellar, theater and indoor lap pool. 4-car garage, generator, outdoor pool and full service cabana.
6.3 ACRE EUROPEAN ESTATE
PARAMUS, NJ $2,150,000 Built in 2017, this home offers 5 bedrooms, 4.1 baths, a spacious great room with coffered ceilings, hardwood floors and elegant woodworking, state of-the-art appliances and recreation/ office space on the lower level. Beautifully landscaped, with picturesque views from the raised veranda, complete with a full stonework outdoor kitchen and firepit, while facing a protected wooded area for added privacy!
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158 WEST SADDLE RIVER ROAD • SADDLE RIVER, NJ 07458
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A delightful 1.5 story barn with full bath and laundry adds versatility, while a detached three-car garage offers a spacious studio loft with kitchen and powder room, plus an additional exterior-access powder
ENCHANTING FARM HOUSE COLONIAL COMPOUND ON 3 ACRES IN SADDLE RIVER, NJ Set on three idyllic acres, this exceptional
compound blends storybook charm with modern comfort. The renovated 4 bedroom colonial farmhouse, dating to the early 1900s, features a desirable first floor primary suite and thoughtful updates throughout. Outdoors, a recently renovated, heated in-ground Gunite pool anchors the picturesque grounds. Designated as a certified wildlife habitat, the property boasts an enchanting orchard with apple, peach, and pear trees, creating a truly Special retreat. $2,650,000 Detached three-car garage offers a spacious studio loft. *Enhanced Photograph
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