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ROBERT HERJAVEC

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Learning to STAY in the LIGHT

SELF-MADE AND RELENTLESSLY DRIVEN, SHARK TANK STAR AND CYBERSECURITY TITAN ROBERT HERJAVEC REFLECTS ON AMBITION, FAMILY, AND THE DISCIPLINE BEHIND LASTING SUCCESS.

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Robert Herjavec turns on every light in the house. Every day. Without exception.

The 63-year-old Shark Tank star laughs as he admits this drives both his wife and mother-in-law crazy. It's not a habit he defends or explains away. He doesn't couch it in efficiency or aesthetics. Light, for him, is instinctive — necessary.

"I just love light," he says. "I love openness. I love windows."

We're talking while he's at home in New York, one of his many residences, a city he speaks about with the intimacy of someone who doesn't merely visit, but returns to often. When he and his wife — dance pro Kym Johnson — moved to Australia, they sold their Manhattan apartment, a home just 500 feet from where he's sitting now. Three months later, he bought another one.

The pull was undeniable. He and Kym have what he calls "a love affair with Manhattan," after all.

The new apartment is in the Steinway Tower. Once, he lived on the 86th floor, suspended high above the city, where the view stretched endlessly in every direction. It was spectacular — but distant. Almost clinical, he explains, so high up that connection felt impossible. Now they're on the 42nd floor, where the view remains incredible but feels closer, more connected to the park below.

That sense of connection matters to him, as does design and architecture. His ski house in Montana is almost entirely glass, facing the mountains — all windows, he says, spectacular in its openness.

At first glance, these details read like preference — the refined tastes of a man who has earned the right to indulge in beauty. After all, Robert Herjavec is widely recognized as a leading cybersecurity expert, a global business leader, bestselling author, motivational speaker, and executive producer and Shark on ABC's Emmy Award–winning Shark Tank, now in its 17th season. He is also something rarer: an international Shark and Dragon who has appeared on the Canadian (Dragon's Den), Australian (Shark Tank), and U.S. versions of the franchise — all in the same year.

Most recently, Herjavec was appointed to lead global strategy at datamanagement company Zetaris, where he is also a minority investor. Over the course of his career, he has advised the Canadian government on cybersecurity, participated in White House cybersecurity summits, and served on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Task Force for Cybersecurity. His insights into emerging technologies and the evolving threat landscape are regularly sought across global media platforms.

From the outside, it can look like a life defined by power and precision. But what’s far more interesting is what drives it. But it isn't.

For Herjavec — the investor, the strategist, the polished presence audiences see on TV— the engine isn’t dominance. It’s avoidance.

"I hate the darkness," he admits.

It takes a moment before the reason surfaces — not as a revelation, but as a memory.

Herjavec was born in Communist Yugoslavia. When he was young, his parents made the decision to leave everything behind in search of a better life. With little more than a single suitcase, they boarded a boat in Italy and set out for Canada.

There was no safety net waiting for them.

When they arrived, the family lived in a basement apartment for eighteen months. The darkness wasn't metaphorical — it was structural. Low ceilings. Limited space. Small windows that reminded you where you were — underground. For a child learning a new language in a new country, trying to understand a new system, the feeling lingered.

"There was no light," he says. "And I don't mean emotionally — I mean physically. Just those little basement windows."

Much of what he's accomplished, Herjavec reflects, wasn't about creating wealth. It was about escaping poverty.

Scarcity, for him, was not an idea — it was an environment. It shaped how he thought about security, control, and movement. It taught him early that systems mattered, and that the rules of one country did not apply in another.

One day, shortly after arriving in Canada, Herjavec and his father were walking down the street when they stopped in front of a Cadillac. Coming from a country where the most aspirational car was a Yugo — and one his family couldn't afford — the car felt otherworldly.

He asked his father what it was. A Cadillac, his father told him. For rich people.

At eight years old, Herjavec didn't know what a Cadillac was. He didn't know what rich people were either. But the message was unmistakable.

Later, still trying to decode the new world around him, he asked another question: "What's a capitalist?"

His father's answer was simple: "A capitalist is somebody who owns two cars."

To a child who had never owned even one, the idea felt almost unimaginable. That concept, Herjavec says, really got embedded in him. Two cars meant security. Stability. Proof that you had arrived.

As a teenager and young adult, Herjavec worked relentlessly — delivering newspapers, waiting tables, doing whatever was necessary to support his family. There was no illusion that opportunity would come looking for him. He learned early that movement required effort.

Eventually, he found himself drawn to technology — not as a prodigy, but as a student. Computers represented possibility. Systems that could be learned. Rules that could be understood. And, perhaps most importantly, a future not limited by where you started.

When he entered the cybersecurity field, he was acutely aware of what he lacked. The competition was fierce — computer engineers, electrical engineers, people he describes as far smarter than him at their craft.

It could have been paralyzing. Instead, it became motivating.

Herjavec launched a computer company from his basement — a quiet echo of where his family had once lived. Over time, that company grew into a billion-dollar global enterprise. In 2003, he founded Herjavec Group with just two employees. It would quickly become one of North America's fastest-growing technology companies, expanding to more than 1,000 people before later becoming Cyderes, now a global leader in managed cybersecurity services with secure operations centers in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and India.

Still, success did not erase memory.

For all of the scale and visibility that followed, one moment remains the emotional center of his story.

Years after that first Cadillac sighting, Herjavec took his father to a dealership under the pretense of running errands. He told him he was building a fence — laughable, he admits, since he's the least handy guy in the world.

They stopped for coffee. Across the street sat a Cadillac showroom.

Inside was a single car — a white, pearlescent de Ville sedan.

Herjavec told his father to sit in it. His father resisted but eventually relented. He placed his hands on the steering wheel. When Herjavec asked what he thought, his father said simply: "One day."

His voice softens as he recalls what happened next. He flipped the visor and gave his father the keys. "I said, 'Today's the day.'"

The car became a symbol not of extravagance, but dignity. His father drove it only on Sundays. Never in the rain. He parked far away so no one would scratch it. When he passed away, the car was ten years old and had 1,800 miles on it.

Herjavec refurbished it. Years later, he donated it to charity.

"When you're really poor," he says, "wealth doesn't mean jets or fancy things. It means security."

Light, then, was never indulgence. It was proof that he had made it out.

THE VIEW HE CHOSE

Survival taught Robert Herjavec how to move; success would teach him how to compete.

By the time he founded Herjavec Group in 2003, he had already internalized a truth that would define his career: technical brilliance alone was not enough. The cybersecurity space was crowded with people who had deeper formal training, more credentials, and more academic fluency.

He looked around and thought he was going to get his ass handed to him. Everyone he was competing with had engineering degrees — computer, electrical, and computer science. The credentials were intimidating.

Rather than retreat, he recalibrated.

What he realized was that he had joy. So he told his team: when you have nothing to sell, sell joy.

It wasn't naïveté. It was strategy.

Herjavec still woke up at 4:30 every morning. He still learned engineering. He still worked relentlessly to understand a rapidly evolving technical landscape. But he also understood something many overlooked: business, at its core, is relational. People buy from people, he notes — a cliché, perhaps, but profoundly true.

That combination — discipline paired with genuine warmth — became a differentiator. His company's reach expanded as cybersecurity threats grew more sophisticated, and his expertise became increasingly sought after on the global stage.

And then there was television.

When Shark Tank first came into his life, it wasn't a media ambition — it was an extension of momentum. A willingness to say yes. A belief that opportunity only works if you move toward it.

Opportunity, he's learned, is everywhere. His friends who struggle often say they wish they had an opportunity. He calls that bullshit. There is an opportunity everywhere.

What viewers saw on screen wasn't performance. It was consistency. People always ask if he's really like that, he says. The answer is yes.

Television brought visibility — and with it, comparison. Sitting alongside entrepreneurs with even greater material success forced him into a familiar mental loop. When Mark Cuban joined the show, Herjavec felt intimidated by how much more success his peer had achieved materially.

The treadmill started to speed up. He wanted a bigger jet, wanted to grow his business more, wanted all these other things.

Then, one day, something shifted. He looked back and questioned what he was doing. He hadn't started his company to get a bigger paycheck. He'd started it because he believed in what they were doing.

The realization didn't dull his ambition — it clarified it.

"What great wealth has done for me," he says, "is expose more of who I already am."

That exposure extended beyond business and into identity. Racing cars — one of his greatest passions — became a metaphor for how he approached life at its highest speeds. Staying laser-focused when driving a car over 200 miles an hour, he explains, requires the same approach as growing a business in today's world.

Focus, however, does not mean frenzy. Over time, Herjavec began to see how relentless acceleration could hollow out joy if left unchecked.

There are two types of entrepreneurs, he observes: the ones who hesitate and the ones who are action-oriented. He's definitely in the action camp.

That tendency brought success — and a new challenge. The hard part, he's discovered, is learning how to get off the treadmill.

It was around this time that saying yes — once his greatest advantage — began to take on a different meaning.

One yes, in particular, reshaped his life.

Years earlier, long before television was part of his daily reality, his mother was a fan of Dancing with the Stars. During her illness, he would visit her every Monday in the hospital, where they watched the show together. One day she said to him, "Robbie, you so pretty. Why you not be on Dancing with the Stars?"

He made her a promise. If they ever asked, he'd do it for her.

When the call came years later, he didn't hesitate. He said yes without even thinking about it.

At the time, his life was not in a place that suggested expansion. He was tired. Worn down. Uncertain. But the yes opened a door he hadn't known was waiting.

It led him to Kym Johnson, who went from being his partner on Dancing with the Stars in 2015 to becoming his wife a year later.

The moment, he says — literally the moment he met her — he knew. She didn't feel it immediately. He did.

What hit him right away wasn't just that she was beautiful or talented. It was how caring and empathetic she was. How smart and powerful she was.

Balance mattered. Strength mattered. Comfort in one's own skin mattered.

That single decision — made not for ambition or strategy, but for love and a promise kept — became the pivot point of his personal life.

Today, they split their time between Toronto, Los Angeles, and Australia, raising young twins — a chapter of his life he once thought

might never exist. They weren't supposed to be able to have kids, he says. And then they ended up with two.

Fatherhood changed the equation entirely. As he's gotten older, the only thing that really matters to him is his family.

Charity followed naturally. Herjavec remains actively involved with organizations including the American Cancer Society, the Humane Society, PLAY – Physical Lifestyles for Autistic Youth, and Seattle's Union Gospel Mission — not as a brand extension, but as a continuation of values formed early.

When asked how he would describe this moment in his life, the word comes quickly: "Grateful."

That gratitude didn't come from slowing down — it came from reframing. There's a saying that the purpose of climbing a mountain is to climb the next mountain, he explains. To see how high the top is, and then find the next one.

As he's gotten older, he thinks that's bullshit.

"Sometimes the purpose of climbing a mountain is just to enjoy the view," he says. "And if that's all it is, that's okay."

For someone who once chased light simply to escape the dark, the shift is profound.

"We only have a certain amount of time. I don't want to waste mine rushing toward something that won't change my family, my happiness — any of those things."

He pauses, then adds with his characteristic candor: "Don't get me wrong. I'd love a bigger plane. I'd love more cars. But it's also a process — making sure none of my emotional life is tied to those things."

The lights still go on every morning. Every single one. In New York, in Toronto, in Los Angeles, in Australia — wherever he wakes up, the ritual remains the same.

His wife still shakes her head. His mother-in-law still comments. But Herjavec doesn't apologize for it anymore, doesn't laugh it off as a quirk.

Because he understands now what he's really doing.

For years, turning on those lights was about proving something — to himself, to his father, to the eight-year-old boy who once stood in front of a Cadillac and couldn't imagine owning even one car. It was about making sure he never went back to that basement apartment, never returned to the darkness.

But somewhere along the way, the meaning changed.

Now, when he walks through his home in the early morning, flipping switches as he goes, he's not running from anything. He's illuminating what he's found. His children's rooms. The kitchen where his family gathers. The windows that frame not just spectacular views, but the life he's built within them.

But it’s no longer about fear. It’s about contrast.

Light, for Robert Herjavec, has always been the distance between where he started and where he stands now. Between scarcity and security. Between survival and choice.

The boy from Communist Yugoslavia learned that darkness was something to escape.

The man he became is learning that light is something to share.

The apartment in the Steinway Tower still has those floor-to-ceiling windows. The Montana ski house still faces the mountains, all glass.

But now, when he flips those switches, it's not just about banishing the memory of that dark basement apartment. It's not only proof that he escaped. It's a choice to see clearly what he's built. To illuminate what matters. To make sure that in all the brightness he's created, he doesn't miss the people standing in it with him.

The boy from Yugoslavia spent years learning that light meant freedom. The man he became is learning something harder: that freedom means knowing when you've arrived, and having the courage to stay there.

He's no longer climbing to prove he can.

He's choosing the view.

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Meet the New Flagbearers of Audemars Piguet

New Royal Oak Chronographs, Perpetual Calendars, Offshore Divers, a New Jumping Hours Model, a 30-Complication Pocket Watch, and more.

BY ANDRE FROIS

AHEAD OF WATCHES AND WONDERS 2026, AUDEMARS PIGUET

surprised us with an array of remarkable offerings. While recent years’ novelties have focused on reinterpretations of the Royal Oak and Code 11.59, the timepieces launched this week include a new jumping hour model and a pocket watch with 47 functions.

Neo Frame Jumping Hour

Audemars Piguet introduced a sleek and sophisticated 34.6mm by 34mm (47.1mm lug-to-lug) 18K pink gold timepiece to the rapidly expanding market of jumping-hour watches. The Neo Frame Jumping Hour sets itself apart with exquisite details, such as a black PVD-treated sapphire dial and gold-toned microblasted apertures.

Its titanium hour disc has been finished by hand, as have its plates and bridges, which are adorned with traditional decorative techniques and can be viewed through its sapphire caseback. Themed on the Pre-Model 1271 from the year 1929, it features the Caliber 7122, which is the Le Brassus manufacture’s first self-winding jumping hour movement and is based on the Royal Oak Jumbo’s Caliber 7121.

150 Heritage Pocket Watch

Limited to just two examples, the 150 Heritage Pocket Watch is driven by the new Caliber 1150, which features 47 functions, including 30 complications. These include a grande and petite sonnerie, supersonnerie, minute repeater, flying tourbillon, semi-Gregorian perpetual calendar, flyback chronograph, and split-seconds. Based on Caliber 1000 of the RD#4, the 1150 movement incorporates the supersonnerie technology of the RD#1, the ultra-thin construction of the RD#2, and the high-amplitude oscillator of the RD#3.

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding 38mm With Silver-Toned or Black Dial

The eye-catching hand-guilloche dial Yann von Kaenel created for Audemars Piguet in 2023 has returned in black- and silver-toned variants. Housed in 38mm pink gold cases, these two newest iterations of the Code

11.59 are complemented by pink gold indices and hands.

The black dial version arrives on an alligator strap, while the silver-toned variant comes with a brown calfskin strap with white stitching. Both are powered by the Caliber 5900, best known as the workhorse movement that debuted in 2022’s 37mm Royal Oak.

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon With White Gold-and-Black Ceramic Case

The memorable 41mm Code 11.59 Flying Tourbillon, which Audemars Piguet first unveiled in 2018 as part of the Royal Oak Concept collection, returned with an ivory-toned dial and 18K pink gold accents. It relies on the Caliber 2950, which powers several iconic Royal Oak flying tourbillon timepieces.

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar Openworked and Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar Openworked

Both 41mm in diameter, this pair of QPs are driven by the new Caliber 7139 that has succeeded the Caliber 5135, which was discontinued last year. It is bolstered by the impressive crown correction system that first appeared in last year’s Caliber 7138, and also leverages the extensive research and development that went into 2018’s RD#2 and its 5133 movement.

The former is the first Code 11.59 timepiece to feature an openworked perpetual calendar, and is housed within an 18K white gold bezel and black ceramic case middle, while its Royal Oak counterpart is enthroned in a titanium case, with a bezel that has been toughened by the Bulk Metallic Glass (BMG) hardening process.

Both showcase calendar details “European style,” with the month at 3 o’clock, the day at 9 o’clock, and the date at 12 o’clock, and like any perpetual calendar worth its salt, will be accurate till the year 2100, which is not a leap year because it is divisible by 100 but not by 400. This is a lesser-known rule of the Gregorian calendar designed by 16th-century Italian astronomer Aloysius Lilius.

Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar With “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” Ceramic Case

Speaking of the new standard-bearer QP movement, the Caliber 7138 it has returned in a 41mm “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” ceramic case. This rich shade of blue was specially developed to commemorate Audemars Piguet’s 150th anniversary last year. This hue also adorns the Grand Tapisserie dial of this ravishing timepiece, juxtaposed with 18K white gold hour markers and hands.

Royal Oak Offshore Flyback Chronograph in Ceramic or Titanium Case

The bold 43mm Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph returned in two renditions.

One reference features a “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” ceramic case with titanium accents, beige Méga Tapisserie dial with “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” accents, and textured calfskin leather strap in the same trademark hue.

The second sports a titanium case with a black ceramic bezel and pushers, smoked green PVD Méga Tapisserie dial, and grey-green rubber strap. These leather and rubber straps are easily interchangeable. Both timepieces are powered by the Caliber 4401, which has been a mainstay in the Royal Oak collection since 2021.

Royal Oak Offshore Diver in Pink, Turquoise And Deep Teal

The 42mm Royal Oak Offshore Diver, first released in 2021, returned in three scintillating colors. Powered by the Caliber 4308, this 300m dive watch is distinguished by its two black ceramic crowns and features a date window at 3 o’clock as well as 18K gold pointers and indices.

Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Openworked

Powered by the Caliber 7124, this new-generation Jumbo is housed in a 39mm titanium case with BMG bezel. Its rhodium-toned openworked dial is complemented by sloping 18K gold hour markers and a silver-graytoned inner bezel. Its bracelet, too, is made of titanium with GMB studs.

Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked

The highly sought-after 37mm Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked has been reimagined in 18K yellow gold. Its 3132 movement features its namesake double balance wheel mechanism, which increases rotational inertia for stability — two sets of balances and hairsprings

working in opposite directions help cancel out any errors. Similar to the new 39mm Jumbo, this timepiece is accentuated by rectangular 18K gold hour markers and a gold-toned inner bezel.

Royal Oak Selfwinding Malachite Dial

Available in 37mm and 41mm case sizes, these yellow gold novelties are beautifully contrasted by malachite dials. Like the dials of their turquoise predecessors of 2023, these precious stone dials are adorned by natural patterns that make each dial unique. The 37mm model sports the Caliber 5909, while the 41mm reference is equipped with the Caliber 4309.

Royal Oak Mini

These 23mm quartz timepieces were first released in 2024 and have returned with one version featuring a mirror-polished black onyx dial and brilliant-cut diamond markers, and another with an extra-white mother-of-pearl dial and 18K pink gold markers and pointers. While their predecessors sported frosted appearances, these renditions have been endowed with the maison’s acclaimed alternate finishing.

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Introducing the new Chanel Première Galon.

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IN THE EVER-EVOLVING TAPESTRY OF WATCHMAKING, CHANEL’S PREMIÈRE collection has long stood as a beacon of audacious femininity, defying the rigid conventions of traditional timepieces. Launched in 1987 as the House’s inaugural foray into horology, the Première drew inspiration from the octagonal silhouette of the N°5 fragrance stopper and the interwoven leather strap of the iconic 2.55 handbag. This bold debut not only liberated women’s wrists from masculine aesthetics but also established a timeless archetype that blends fashion with function.

Fast-forward to 2025, and Chanel reinvents this classic with the Première Galon, infusing it with the intricate braid motifs that have defined the brand’s sartorial legacy.

At the heart of the Première Galon’s allure is its innovative bracelet design, which reimagines the braided trims Gabrielle Chanel employed to accentuate her tweed suits. These braids — knitted, woven, or twisted — once outlined pockets, cuffs, and edges, adding structure and graphic contrast to fluid silhouettes. Now, translated into watchmaking, the Galon features a rigid bangle crafted from 18K yellow gold, mimicking a twisted braid that encircles the wrist with effortless elegance. This departure from the original’s chain strap introduces a fresh wearing experience, one that’s both sculptural and supple, available in sizes from XS to L to accommodate diverse preferences. The case measures a compact 19.7 x 15.2 x 7.5 mm, maintaining the collection’s understated proportions while ensuring comfort for daily wear.

Technically, the Première Galon prioritizes precision and purity. Powered by a high-precision quartz movement, it delivers reliable hours and minutes functions without the clutter of additional indicators. The black-lacquered dial serves as a minimalist canvas, emphasizing negative space and allowing the octagonal form to shine. Water resistance up to 98.5 feet makes it suitable for everyday adventures, though its couture roots suggest it’s best suited for soirées rather than submersion. The non-screw-down crown, also in 18K yellow gold, adds a touch of refinement, with variations depending on the model.

Chanel offers the Galon in three iterations, each escalating in opulence while staying true to its jewelry-like ethos. The entry-level version features a solid 18K yellow gold case and braid bracelet, crowned with an onyx cabochon for a subtle, monochromatic contrast against the glossy black dial. For those seeking sparkle, the mid-tier model adorns the case with 52 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.24 carats, paired with a bracelet set with 80 more diamonds (around 0.76 carats) and a diamond-topped crown. This configuration strikes a balance between restraint and radiance, highlighting the braid’s contours with strategic gem placement.

The pinnacle is the fully diamond-encrusted Première Galon Diamonds, a veritable jewel on the wrist. Here, the dial itself is paved with 108 brilliant-cut diamonds (about 0.49 carats), complemented by gold hands that glide over the shimmering surface. The case remains unadorned, but the bangle and clasp erupt in 573 diamonds (nearly 4.90 carats), with the crown featuring a single 0.04-carat stone. In total, 682 diamonds amounting to roughly 5.43 carats transform the watch into a high-jewelry piece, where light dances across facets to mimic the texture of woven fabric.

As Chanel continues to blur the lines between fashion and fine watchmaking, the Première Galon stands as a new emblem, weaving its way into wardrobes worldwide.

GOD OF TIME

Jacob & Co. has created its fastest tourbillon ever.

BY ANDRE FROIS

Having already mastered everything from inclined tourbillons to the world’s first four-axis tourbillon, Jacob & Co. set its sights on a new benchmark: rotational speed. The tourbillon in the Jacob & Co. God of Time completes a full rotation every four seconds — 15 times faster than the conventional one-minute tourbillon.

Achieving this required ruthless weight reduction. Crafted from titanium, the tourbillon and its carriage together weigh just 0.27 grams, an exceptionally low figure for a structure measuring 12mm in diameter.

A BUKHARIAN JEWISH TEENAGER WHO MIGRATED TO NEW YORK CITY in 1979, Jacob Arabo would go on to embody a glittering version of the American Dream. Rising to prominence as a jeweler to New York’s rich and famous, he built a reputation on audacity and technical bravura — none more emblematic than his difficult, dazzling 288-faceted Jacob Cut.

Now in his 60s, Arabo shows no signs of slowing down. Instead, he has found renewed momentum in haute horlogerie, a field where spectacle alone is never enough. Over the past decade, Jacob & Co.’s Astronomia — the brand’s attention-grabbing, multi-armed satellite watch collection — has evolved into a proving ground for ever more extreme mechanical experimentation, particularly in the development of increasingly rapid remontoirs d’égalité.

Put simply, the remontoir d’égalité is a constant force mechanism designed to regulate the delivery of energy to the escapement. When power from the mainspring fluctuates — too strong at first, too weak towards the end — the remontoir acts like a pacer, re-arming the escapement at regular intervals to maintain a steady cadence. Last year, the Astronomia Revolution Fourth Dimension introduced the fastest remontoir ever created, rearming six times per second.

Not one to rest on its laurels, Jacob & Co. has now gone several steps further. With the unveiling of the aptly named God of Time, the maison presents not only the world’s fastest remontoir d’égalité, but also the fastest tourbillon ever made.

In the name of chronometric performance, the in-house JCAM60 movement employs a variable inertia balance wheel fitted with eight gold weights to improve rate consistency, alongside a high-efficiency hairspring with a Breguet overcoil.

Presiding over this mechanical feat is Chronos, the Greek god of time himself. Rendered as a rose gold sculpture, Chronos cradles the unprecedented tourbillon with pride and authority. Every vein, sinew, and contour has been engraved and burnished by hand, a reminder that despite its futuristic ambitions, this watch remains rooted in traditional craftsmanship.

Set against an aventurine backdrop symbolizing the infinite cosmos, the figure dominates a Greek pillar-shaped case. The architectural theme continues through the ribbed caseband and crown, echoing the fluted shafts of classical columns.

Turn the watch over, and another god of time reveals himself. Etched onto the sapphire caseback beside the flap winder is the face of Jacob Arabo, accompanied by his autograph and a stately reminder that he had just turned 60 last June. The time is set via the crown, while the movement is wound using the flap winder.

Limited to just 60 examples, the Jacob & Co. God of Time is housed in a 44.5mm rose gold case, water resistant to 30m. It offers 60 hours of power reserve and is secured to the wrist with a blue alligator leather strap and a rose gold deployant clasp.

DIAMOND WHISPERS

LOUIS VUITTON FINE JEWELRY UNVEILS THE LV DIAMONDS COLLECTION, A NEW CHAPTER IN THE MAISON’S JOURNEY INTO FINE JEWELRY. ANCHORED BY THE LV MONOGRAM STAR DIAMOND — A BOLD, 53-FACET CUT INSPIRED BY THE ICONIC MONOGRAM FLOWER — THIS COLLECTION FURTHER REVEALS THE EMOTIONAL CONNECTION WE HAVE TO DIAMONDS. FROM PLATINUM AND ROSE GOLD RINGS TO DIAMONDPAVED PENDANTS AND EARRINGS, EACH PIECE IS DESIGNED TO BE WORN SOLO OR LAYERED IN ENDLESS COMBINATIONS, CELEBRATING INDIVIDUALITY AND THE PRECIOUS MOMENTS THAT DIAMONDS WHISPER INTO OUR LIVES.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

A new dawn

WITH JONATHAN ANDERSON NOW AT THE HELM OF DIOR AS THE CREATIVE DIRECTOR, THE HOUSE OF DIOR IS USHERING IN A NEW ERA — INVITING US TO DREAM BEYOND THE ORDINARY. ANDERSON PUTS THE MAISON IN FRESH BLOOM WHILE MAINTAINING DIOR'S DEEP ROOTS.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

A lIvInG lEGEnd

LOUIS VUITTON CELEBRATES 130 YEARS OF ITS ICONIC MONOGRAM WITH A YEAR-LONG CELEBRATION.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE & SHELBY COMROE PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF LOUIS VUITTON

Created in 1896 by Georges Vuitton as a tribute to his father, Louis — the visionary founder of the Maison — the Monogram has become one of the most enduring and revered emblems in luxury. Across the last several decades, this universal canvas has inspired generations through artist collaborations — from Takashi Murakami and Yayoi Kusama to Jeff Koons — proving its boundless creative power. Renewed yet

unmistakable, the Monogram bridges heritage and innovation, remaining the ultimate code of elegance, distinction, and the art of traveling.

This year, Louis Vuitton is paying its own tribute to the Monogram, inviting the world to rediscover the Monogram and all of its glory through dedicated collections, exclusive pop-ups, and a massive global campaign.

thE hIstOry

Inspired by Neo-Gothic ornamentation and the rising influence of Japonism, the Monogram was initially created to safeguard the authenticity of Louis Vuitton’s creations. Registered as a patent on January 11, 1897, it countered rampant imitations while forging a bold identity: one of the earliest modern logos.

The design quickly transcended its protective origins to become something far greater — a defining signature and hallmark of Louis Vuitton’s spirit. Georges envisioned an emblem that did not merely adorn objects but became a status symbol for luxury. Throughout its 130-year history, the Monogram has united generations of creators, collectors, and cultural icons. It has guided the hands of the House’s master artisans and shaped the vision of its creative directors.

Nicolas Ghesquière, artistic director of women’s collections since 2013, has continually reinterpreted its codes with poetic precision. Pharrell Williams, men’s creative director since 2022, brings fresh energy to its legacy. Earlier visionaries include Marc Jacobs, who served as artistic director of women’s and men’s collections from 1997 to 2013, and Virgil Abloh, who served as artistic director of men’s collections from 2018 to 2021.

The Monogram has also inspired exceptional collaborations with leading artists such as Takashi Murakami, Yayoi Kusama, and Richard Prince, each adding new layers to its cultural resonance.

As 2026 unfolds, Louis Vuitton celebrates the 130 years of the Monogram with a captivating campaign that spotlights five enduring icons. Debuting on January 1, the initiative reintroduces the Speedy (1930), Keepall (1930), Noé (1932), Alma (1992), and Neverfull (2007) in their signature Monogram, celebrating bags that continue to survive the test of time.

Each silhouette tells a story of innovation and elegance. The Speedy redefines personal mobility, blending compact versatility with effortless modernity. The Keepall stands as the ultimate emblem of freedom, its supple form perfect for spontaneous journeys. Born from ingenuity, the Noé — originally designed to carry five bottles of champagne — embodies creativity, joy, and playful sophistication. The Alma, inspired by Parisian architecture and Art Deco precision, radiates refined grace. Rounding out the lineup, the Neverfull serves as the essential modern companion, its adaptable design promising abundance and ease in everyday life.

Alongside the tribute to heritage icons, Louis Vuitton also unveiled the Monogram Anniversary Collection. Drawing on the codes of the House’s legendary trunk savoir-faire, three special-edition lines reinterpret the Monogram through modern design, diverse materials, and a masterful blend of cutting-edge and traditional craft techniques.

The Monogram Origine Collection revisits the original 1896 pattern through a brand-new Monogram canvas. This iteration revives the traditional jacquard weave, now crafted from a luxurious linen and cotton blend presented in a palette of soft pastel hues.

The VVN Collection serves as an ode to Louis Vuitton’s leather goods legacy. Crafted from the finest natural cowhide, each piece highlights the purity, authenticity, and tactile poetry of hand-finished leather. Over time, these creations develop a unique patina — a personal signature that deepens with every journey and touch.

Finally, the Time Trunk Collection bridges past and present through bold trompe-l’œil printing that faithfully reproduces the textures and metallic details of Louis Vuitton’s historic trunks. This artistic illusion transforms heritage into contemporary art, inviting a new dialogue between archival craftsmanship and modern perception.

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To further celebrate 130 years, Louis Vuitton debuted a dedicated SoHo pop-up at 104 Prince Street, reimagined as a walk through the House’s most recognizable bags, staged as a hotel experience. The space unfolds room by room, with each setting designed around a different Louis Vuitton icon, inviting visitors to move through the archive as if checking into a temporary residence built entirely around travel, function, and design.

Inside, familiar silhouettes like the Speedy, Keepall, Neverfull, Noé, and Alma are each given their own environments. A Speedy-themed room nods to the bag’s early ties to movement and modern travel, while the Neverfull appears in a mirrored gym setting that plays on its capacity and everyday versatility. Elsewhere, a champagne bar pays homage to the Noé, originally designed to carry bottles, grounding the experience in the bag’s practical beginnings and its evolution into an everyday essential.

Throughout the space, the hotel's framing brings warmth and intention to the experience. Details emphasize materials, construction, and scale, encouraging visitors to slow down and take in how these bags were made and how they have been used. Alongside archival references, the pop-up also introduces new and exclusive Monogram editions, highlighting how the pattern continues to evolve while remaining instantly recognizable.

A care services area anchors the experience in longevity. Restoration, hot-stamping, and personalization services are offered on-site, and guests are encouraged to bring their own Louis Vuitton pieces. The message is clear: these bags are not meant to sit untouched, but to be worn, repaired, and kept over time.

Open through April, the SoHo pop-up offers a focused look at the Monogram through design, function, and craft, framed as a hotel stay that celebrates how Louis Vuitton’s most iconic pieces continue to move through the world.

JOIE DE VIVRE

NICOLAS GHESQUIÈRE'S LOUIS VUITTON SPRING-SUMMER 2026 COLLECTION CELEBRATES INTIMACY AS AN ART DE VIVRE — A POETIC ODE TO DRESSING FOR ONESELF FIRST. THE COLLECTION BLENDS REFINED TEXTURES, FLOWING DRAPERIES, AND LIBERATED ARCHETYPES INTO A MANIFESTO OF PERSONAL REVELATION AND EFFORTLESS INDIVIDUALITY.

THE RETURN TO ASPEN

CHANEL IS OFFICIALLY BACK IN ASPEN WITH AN EXCLUSIVE EPHEMERAL BOUTIQUE.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

THIS FEBRUARY, CHANEL OPENED ITS NEW SEASONAL BOUTIQUE in Aspen, Colorado — a 2,693-square-foot, two-level space at 516 East Hyman Avenue that revives the House’s presence in this iconic alpine destination. The launch builds on the success of its 2022 ephemeral boutique, underscoring Chanel’s deep connection to the town’s refined mountain culture.

Designed as an intimate retreat, the boutique blends Chanel’s classic black, white, and beige palette with the warmth of an elevated alpine sanctuary. Beige stone, neutral plaster, plush carpeting, dark wood displays, white shelving, and black metal accents create a cocoon of comfort and sophisticated rhythm.

The ground floor features curated leather goods and accessories, flowing into a cozy ready-to-wear area and shoe corner, with two discreet fitting rooms nearby. It spotlights the Coco Neige 2025/26 collection: coordinated knits, playful outerwear, and layering pieces in luxurious fabrics that embody effortless mountain chic — for slopes or fireside evenings.

Upstairs, a long creamy tweed sofa with black puffer pillows and faux fur throws greets visitors. The space showcases Spring/Summer 2026 Pre-Collection pieces — neutral separates, supple leather jackets, and easy denim — to transition from winter to off-season elegance. A private fitting room, hidden behind a neutral tweed curtain, adds exclusivity.

A dedicated upper-level corner highlights Chanel Watches & Fine Jewelry, featuring icons like Coco Crush, N°5, Camélia, Première, and J12, plus the new Première Galon and recent Coco Crush novelties (chokers, supple necklaces), alongside the striking Première Ribbon Red Watch — perfect for personal layering and styling.

Through restrained architecture and rich materials, the Aspen boutique delivers an immersive vision of alpine luxury.

Playing With Fire

At its newest New York address, Catch Hospitality Group taps Michelin-starred chef Nadav Greenberg. Or’esh channels Levantine flavors through an ingredient-forward lens.

BY SHELBY COMROE

AT OR’ESH, THE KITCHEN REVOLVES AROUND AN OPEN FLAME.

The new Mediterranean restaurant has arrived in SoHo at 450 West Broadway. Michelin-starred chef Nadav Greenberg draws from his Moroccan-Israeli heritage, filtering Levantine flavors through a precise, ingredient-focused lens. Vegetables emerge blistered and smoky, seafood carries depth without heaviness, and housemade pasta is finished directly over flame. Meats are butchered and served the same day, reinforcing a strict standard of freshness throughout the menu. The kitchen relies almost exclusively on early harvest Koroneiki olive oil, eliminating seed oils and refined sugars in favor of a cleaner, more direct expression of flavor.

Jerusalem bagels and housemade dips open the meal before moving into structured pastas and fire-forward proteins, including dry-aged Hamachi and the 77-layer wagyu New York strip. The through line is clarity and restraint, with smoke and texture doing much of the work.

The 80-seat dining room, designed by Rockwell Group, leans into a saturated palette of oxblood, amber, and polished wood, anchored by a coalfired open kitchen that keeps the culinary focus visible. Crimson banquettes curve around marble-topped tables, sculptural glass chandeliers cast layered light overhead, and the marble bar glows against backlit shelving lined with bottles. The effect is intimate and moody, unmistakably downtown after dark.

Or’esh marks the latest New York opening from Catch Hospitality Group, following The Eighty Six and The Corner Store. Here, the emphasis is singular: live fire, disciplined technique, and a tightly defined culinary point of view calibrated for SoHo. 450 W Broadway, 10012

CHECKING IN

THESE ARE THE HAUTE HOTELS OPENINGS THAT NEED TO BE ON YOUR RADAR THIS YEAR.

BY LAURA SCHREFFLER

A new generation of hotels is quietly reshaping the global travel map, with openings that lean less on spectacle and more on provenance, design intelligence, and a sense of cultural continuity. In Venice, Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli (Fondamenta Trapolin, 2291, 30121 Venice, Italy) marks a significant evolution for the storied brand, opening this spring inside a historic palazzo that reconnects the romance of rail travel with the city that once served as Europe’s gateway to the East. Designed by Aline Asmar d’Amman and her studio Culture in Architecture, the 47-room hotel draws deeply from Venice’s layered past, overlooking canals and gardens, and centers its social life around spaces like the frescoed Piano Nobile ballroom, an intimate fine-dining restaurant with private boat access, and the Wagon Bar, a refined nod to the golden age of travel; its connection to La Dolce Vita Orient Express allows guests to arrive seamlessly by foot or water directly from Santa Lucia Station.

Far south, along the unspoiled East Cape of Baja California Sur, Amanvari (23570 East Cape, B.C.S., Mexico) introduces Aman’s singular vision to a region defined by raw beauty, with a resort, private residences, multiple dining venues, an Aman Spa, and a pristine stretch of white sand beach — its name derived from the Sanskrit words for “peace” and “water,” underscoring the brand’s focus on elemental calm.

In Italy, Six Senses Milan (Via Brera, 19, 20121 Milano MI, Italy) opens as both urban sanctuary and creative hub within the Brera district, facing the Pinacoteca, just steps from the Duomo. Interiors celebrate Milanese craftsmanship through arabescato marble, antique brass, handmade glass, and mosaic detailing, while 16 suites and 69 guestrooms, a hidden courtyard, rooftop and lobby bars, and a deeply immersive Six Senses Spa reinforce the brand’s commitment to wellbeing and sustainability, anchored by its signature Earth Lab.

This spring, Capella Kyoto (130 Komatsucho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0811, Japan) claims one of the city’s most meaningful addresses in Miyagawa-cho, opposite Kenninji temple and near the historic Kamo River, within the district where Kabuki theater originated. Designed by Kengo Kuma, the low-rise hotel reinterprets the traditional machiya townhouse as a contemplative journey through Kyoto’s living traditions, with 89 rooms, private onsen suites, an Auriga Spa, and an open-air courtyard and performance atrium that honor the site’s cultural legacy.

In the Greek islands, Four Seasons Resort Mykonos (Karapetis, 84600 Mykonos) is slated to open mid-2026, bringing the brand’s refined sensibility to a dramatic cliffside above Kalo Livadi Bay, offering seaview accommodations, private plunge pools, multiple dining venues, a hillside spa, infinity pools, and direct beach access that balance privacy with the island’s unmistakable energy.

In the Maldives, Bvlgari Resort Ranfushi (Raa Atoll) arrives as the tenth jewel in the Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts collection, set across two-and-a-half acres of natural beauty with beach and overwater villas, four signature dining concepts, and the brand’s iconic spa, bar, boutique, and La Galleria executed under stringent sustainability standards.

Finally, Baccarat extends its crystalline vision to Italy with Baccarat Hotel Rome (Via Vittorio Veneto 50, Rome, Italy 00187), reimagining the historic Hotel Majestic as a glamorous social and cultural hub, while Baccarat Hotel Florence takes shape within the 14th-century Villa Camerata on the city’s northern edge, blending regal history with contemporary interiors.

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A FLORENTINE VISION of LUXURY

STEFANO RICCI CEO NICCOLÒ RICCI DISCUSSES HERITAGE OVER HYPE, THE DISCIPLINE OF CRAFTSMANSHIP, AND GUIDING A FAMILY-FOUNDED LUXURY HOUSE INTO THE FUTURE WITHOUT LOSING SIGHT OF ITS PAST.

BY LAURA SCHREFFLER

Few luxury brands are as synonymous with modern Italian excellence as Stefano Ricci — a Florentine house built on uncompromising craftsmanship, rare materials, and a deeply ingrained sense of heritage. Founded in Tuscany and still rooted there today, the brand has long represented a very particular vision of luxury: one that values discretion over logos, savoir-faire over spectacle, and continuity over trend. At the helm is Niccolò Ricci, the brand’s CEO since 2007 and a second-generation steward of the family business. Born in Florence and trained in business administration, Ricci’s path into leadership was deliberate and international in scope — beginning with formative experience in the United States before returning to Italy to guide Stefano Ricci’s global expansion and retail strategy. Under his leadership, the brand has strengthened its presence worldwide while remaining fiercely committed to Italian production and artisanal integrity. Beyond Stefano Ricci, Niccolò Ricci plays an influential role in shaping the broader landscape of Italian menswear and luxury. He serves on the boards of Pitti Immagine, one of the world’s most important menswear platforms, and has recently been nominated president of Polimoda, Florence’s internationally recognized fashion school, reinforcing his commitment to both heritage and the future of the industry. In this conversation, Ricci reflects on leadership, legacy, and what it means to guide a luxury house forward without losing sight of where it began.

It's been a lot of growth for Stefano Ricci in recent months, especially in the States. What continues to foster and grow the brand in America?

America today is around 20 percent of our business. I always say that when you're successful in the States, you're successful everywhere — and it's true. At the moment, we have our shops in Beverly Hills, Miami, Houston, Vegas, and New York. Washington is about to come. 2025 was a great year — double-digit growth for us.

What do you think resonates most with Americans in relation to the brand?

I think the fact that we are loyal to our DNA — we have not done secondary lines, we've not done discounts within the stores, we keep the image always extremely high. The kind of communication we have done through the last years with the Explorer Project elevates the perception that the American consumer has towards our brand. We never compromise.

Do you feel each of the different cities represents the brand differently?

I think there is a different clientele. Of course, it's obvious that New York is more sartorial — shirts and ties. Even though previously Miami was more associated with sportswear, we can see that now a lot of businessmen have transferred to Miami, so there is a swap between them. Beverly Hills, of course, is a lot of casualwear. Washington, we're going to have a nice selection of sartorial. Depending on the city, there is a different edge between more casualwear and more sartorial. And this is how we address the consumer and its location.

Let's talk about Casa Stefano Ricci in Singapore. I hear there are some extremely unique offerings there.

When I first entered the company, the main target was to be perceived as a 360-degree lifestyle brand. And in that sense, Casa Stefano Ricci is the essence of our DNA. We found this amazing location on Orchard Road, a unique building where we've been able to offer a cigar lounge using the finest materials — our own walnut and marble. And then we've [erected] an installation made by Mellini, an artisan that decorates glasses and crystal. You really experience our world: fabrics by Antico Setificio Fiorentino, a mill we own that was founded in 1786. There is the crystal engraving workshop that we acquired last summer, Moleria Locchi. And together with that, we have all the silverware pieces that we produce internally in our facility in Florence. Besides this, over the last few years we also opened two suites — one in Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte in Viareggio and the other one in Castelfalfi, which is the first Italian resort managed by Discovery Land Company, the company that manages Yellowstone Club and other locations around North America.

I want to talk a little bit about the Explorer Project and why it's so important. Through the years, we went from national geometry to the beauty of art, making comparisons with our collection and art. We went then into Italian beauties. Our last project is the Explorer Project. I think that the most important aspect of our lives is having the time and the freedom to discover the world and travel through its most unique places, like Luxor, Iceland, Galapagos, Mongolia, Cambodia, Peru, India, and Patagonia. It's something that is very personal to me and my brother, Filippo. It really helps us to, first of all, discover the world. Second is having this amazing, unique background to show our collection, which is present but not the protagonist. The protagonist is the beauty of the places that we visit, that we explore, and that we

tell the world stories about. And of course, wherever we go, we always try to leave a concrete, real sign of our support to these unique locations, supporting NGOs that could go from supporting wildlife to the artisan heritage like we've done in Peru.

How do these campaigns influence how the company thinks about sustainability and legacy?

I think that the real sustainability to our world is done by creating and passing down the heritage of the know-how of our workers to the next generation. We have an internal school where we can really hand down what our master artisans know. Besides that, we do everything possible to sustain our ecosystem by trying to reduce the pollution that our suppliers may create within the fabric; we always work with a supply chain that is totally certified.

Stefano Ricci is the antithesis to the world of fast fashion. What does true craftsmanship mean to you today?

True craftsmanship is something where you don't look at the clock. Meaning: if something has to be done properly, it has to be done properly. There's not somebody looking at the watch saying, 'You have to do it faster.' Quality is when you produce something that doesn't 100 percent fit the quality requested, you start again. You throw it away. You need to be able to deliver the most unique products with the best quality and the best workmanship. There are people who look at minutes, and we don't even look at hours. I think this is the difference.

Looking ahead, how do you feel that the brand will continue to define the concept of luxury?

Your need to share a very long-term vision with your team, and you don't have to compromise. You have to follow your path. You have to keep opening shops in great locations that embrace your DNA. You should always research finer fabrics, finer threads, finer ways of tanning the skins. A couple of years ago, we discovered Alpha Yarn, the thinnest cashmere thread in the world. We still keep on searching. You never stop. Luxury is surprising high-end consumers with something new that gives them some good energy, good vibes, and makes them smile and think, 'Oh, this is new. I've never heard about it. I love it. I need it.'

What to you is the greatest luxury in life and why?

The greatest luxury in life is having time to travel — and travel in the right way, a luxurious way. Exploring isn't just about nature, but about food; exploring different types of cuisine with local chefs, which for me ranges from three Michelin star [fare] to street food.

Any last thoughts?

We are looking at new locations. I think our idea would be to open one or two boutiques in the U.S. over the next three years.

TWO STARS, ONE SKY.

WITH THE OPENING OF ELCIELO NEW YORK, MICHELIN-STARRED CHEF JUAN MANUEL "JUANMA" BARRIENTOS AND GLOBAL SUPERSTAR J BALVIN BOLDLY BRING COLOMBIA TO THE TABLE. .

BY LAURA SCHREFFLER PHOTOGRAPHY PHILIP FRIEDMAN SHOT ON LOCATION AT ELCIELO NEW YORK

The stars on the Rolls-Royce ceiling are fixed, but the man beneath them has never been. J Balvin — born José Álvaro Osorio Balvín in Medellín, Colombia — sits in a manufactured cosmos, moving through Manhattan after another visit to Elcielo New York. It's his sixth time at the restaurant this week... not bad for someone who could easily write a check and disappear.

"People cannot see this from the outside," he says of the starlit ceiling, his voice carrying that particular mix of gratitude and groundedness that defines him. "It's so good. It's my own world." But the truth is, Balvin has never been interested in private worlds. Everything he touches — from his 35 billion streams and multiple Billboard Latin Music Awards to his latest venture into fine dining — has been about opening doors, not closing them.

Three thousand miles south, in a different kind of constellation, Juan Manuel "Juanma" Barrientos has been charting his own impossible course. The Michelin-starred chef — who has restaurants in Medellín as well as Bogotá — earned the first star ever awarded to a Colombian restaurant in 2021 at Elcielo Washington D.C., and then did it again in Miami a year later. Where Balvin conquered global pop by bringing reggaeton and Latin culture to mainstream audiences worldwide, Barrientos has been waging a parallel campaign in fine dining — proving that Colombian cuisine deserves the same reverence as Japanese, French, or Italian.

They met 17 years ago, before either had left Medellín, when reggaeton wasn't

even played in Bogotá and Barrientos was still learning his craft. Two dreamers from the same city, watching their careers grow in tandem, developing what Barrientos describes as "a mutual admiration and friendship." They stayed in touch through the years of ascent — Balvin becoming one of the most streamed artists on the planet, Barrientos building his Elcielo empire across Colombia and into the United States.

But it wasn't until last December, when they finally signed papers to become partners, that their parallel trajectories converged into something tangible. Something that would test both men in ways their individual successes never had. Something that would become Elcielo New York.

"I always wanted to work with Juan Manuel," Balvin reflects, "but he was growing up as a chef and as a businessman, and I was focused on my career."

The timing had to be right. "Once I heard he was coming to New York — where I live — I knew this was it."

For Barrientos, the decision to bring Balvin into the partnership was about more than celebrity or capital. "Jose is a New Yorker," he explains. "His son was born here and goes to school here. For me, Jose opened the doors of New York." He pauses, choosing his words carefully. "I don't know anybody in New York. I have a couple of friends, but Jose — for me, [the restaurant] is like an homage to thank him for believing in me."

What they're building together represents something larger than either man's individual achievements. Where celebrity restaurant partnerships often amount to little more than a name on a door and an occasional photo op, Balvin has thrown himself into Elcielo New York with the same obsessive discipline that made him a global phenomenon.

"He comes to the restaurant five times a week, sometimes more than he goes to the studio," Barrientos shares. "He's very passionate. He's not a silent partner.

He wants to learn how much a waiter earns, how much food costs, how much the rent is. He's a very smart guy and very disciplined."

Balvin confirms this with characteristic understatement: "I was using it like kind of like another office," he admits with a chuckle. Since the soft launch, the restaurant has become his second home, a place where he can apply the same principles that built his music empire to an entirely different domain. "I love everything that is hospitality," he explains. "Our career is always around hotels and traveling around the world and going to different restaurants, getting to know different cultures. So I definitely know when it comes to hospitality, how important it is to have great service. And I want to apply it to our restaurant."

The vision they share is ambitious in scope but patient in execution. "I have a saying," Barrientos offers. "It's called macro patience, micro speed." Both men think in decades, not quarters. They see hotel chains, global expansion, a hospitality empire that rivals Nobu Matsuhisa and Robert De Niro's legendary partnership. "That's one of the biggest dreams," Balvin says, invoking those exact names, "to do what Nobu has done."

But right now, in this moment, their entire focus narrows to a single point: making Elcielo New York exceptional. "We start checking the strengths we have, the weaknesses we have. Every day we start talking about those points. I ask my friends to come to the restaurant. I ask them how they feel, and ask them for advice. We're totally open about everything."

This obsession with perfection, with getting every detail right, is where their two working styles merge into something singular. Balvin has built his career on taking risks, while Barrientos has spent years mastering the technical and creative demands of fine dining. Together, they've created something that bridges artistry and hospitality, spectacle and substance.

"My strategy is making sure that every client goes out happy," Barrientos explains, and it's clear this philosophy comes from hard-won experience. "I have been broke three times. I opened [the original] Elcielo in 2007, I lost my house twice and have been broke, but I never closed Elcielo — even when I had no money." Those dark periods taught him something essential: "The only thing I focused on was that the one or two clients that came at night — we were going to lose money, it was more expensive to open than leave it closed — that they were absolutely happy and they felt that we were grateful that

they were there. That's the only way we passed those dark moments."

This resilience, this ability to maintain standards even when everything is falling apart, resonates deeply with Balvin's own journey. "The odds to be around the world doing music were not good," he reflects on his own beginnings. "It was pretty risky." Coming from Colombia — a country still fighting to overcome decades of stigma — success at their level required more than talent. It required an almost irrational belief that the impossible was simply a matter of time and effort.

And they've both achieved that impossible in spades: Balvin with his plethora of accolades in the music world, Barrientos through his culinary achievements — being recognized as the youngest chef on Latin America's 50 Best list for three consecutive years, earning those historic Michelin stars, and via his work with The Elcielo Foundation, as well.

But together, with Elcielo New York, in this restaurant that means "the sky," they're proving something essential: that two people from the same city, walking parallel paths toward excellence, can converge into something greater than either could build alone. That Colombian culture doesn't need permission or validation — it just needs a platform. That when you combine world-class artistry with world-class hospitality, when you lead with excellence and authenticity, when you stay true to where you came from while reaching for what's possible, the sky isn't the limit. Instead, it's just the beginning.

Your Sanctuary on the Bay

Your Sanctuary on the Bay

Designed by internationally acclaimed Robert A.M. Stern Architects, The St. Regis Residences, Miami are situated along the beautiful coastline of South Brickell, with exquisite bayfront views, a private marina, and an exclusive fine-dining restaurant by MICHELIN-starred chef Fabio Trabocchi. The Residences offer a lifetime of legendary moments — a place where the history and heritage of a timeless brand enable a signature way of life, propelled by impeccable service and unparalleled connoisseurship.

Designed by internationally acclaimed Robert A.M. Stern Architects, The St. Regis Residences, Miami are situated along the beautiful coastline of South Brickell, with exquisite bayfront views, a private marina, and an exclusive fine-dining restaurant by MICHELIN-starred chef Fabio Trabocchi. The Residences offer a lifetime of legendary moments — a place where the history and heritage of a timeless brand enable a signature way of life, propelled by impeccable service and unparalleled connoisseurship.

Now Under Construction 1809 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida 33129

Now Under Construction 1809 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida 33129

Schedule an Appointment 786 713 3514 MiamiSRR.com

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1809 Brickell Property Owner, LLC is the developer and the offeror of The St. Regis Residences, Miami. This offering is not intended for any resident of a jurisdiction where such an offering is prohibited. The St. Regis Residences, Miami is not owned, developed, or sold by Marriott International, Inc. or its affiliates, which has not confirmed the accuracy of any of the statements or representations made about the project. Images are artists’ renderings and not exact reflections of the finished product nor the precise view from each Unit. Consult the Developer’s Prospectus to understand this offering, the amenities, the proposed budgets, terms, conditions, fees, specifications, Unit dimensions and method for Unit calculation, site plans, and to learn what is included with purchase and by payment of regular assessments. All prices are subject to change and do not include optional features, design packages, or premiums for upgrades. This Condominium has been registered with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons F-1287-01-01. The complete offering terms for New York residents are in a CPS-12 application available from the offeror at File No. CP23-0071. WARNING TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: The California Department of Real Estate has not inspected, examined, or qualified this offering. This advertisement is a solicitation for the sale of units in 1809 Brickell Condominium N.J. Registration No 23-04-0009. 1809 Brickell Property Owner, LLC 2025.

1809 Brickell Property Owner, LLC is the developer and the offeror of The St. Regis Residences, Miami. This offering is not intended for any resident of a jurisdiction where such an offering is prohibited. The St. Regis Residences, Miami is not owned, developed, or sold by Marriott International, Inc. or its affiliates, which has not confirmed the accuracy of any of the statements or representations made about the project. Images are artists’ renderings and not exact reflections of the finished product nor the precise view from each Unit. Consult the Developer’s Prospectus to understand this offering, the amenities, the proposed budgets, terms, conditions, fees, specifications, Unit dimensions and method for Unit calculation, site plans, and to learn what is included with purchase and by payment of regular assessments. All prices are subject to change and do not include optional features, design packages, or premiums for upgrades. This Condominium has been registered with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons F-1287-01-01. The complete offering terms for New York residents are in a CPS-12 application available from the offeror at File No. CP23-0071. WARNING TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: The California Department of Real Estate has not inspected, examined, or qualified this offering. This advertisement is a solicitation for the sale of units in 1809 Brickell Condominium N.J. Registration No 23-04-0009. 1809 Brickell Property Owner, LLC 2025.