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P H OTO BY B R A N D O N H I C K S W E L C O M E N O T E s I w rite this, I'm in the midst of New York Fashion Week. There's nothing like a good show to help me remember the power fashion has to transpor t and inspire us. While one gorgeous model a f ter the other wa lk s the runways, I'm reminded what an intensely powerful form of communication fashion can be. That is the beauty of putting together these pages. Our editorial team gathered the sea- son's best shapes and silhouet tes for you to comb through and decide what stories you want to tell with your Spring/ Summer wardrobe. Our issue ventures all the way to Saint Kitts on Windstar Cruises' glorious sailing ship Wind Surf, where we tap into the vacation vibe we are all dreaming of during these chilly months. Elsewhere, first-time contributor Dennis Tejero's photography takes us on a cinematic journey with a heroine clad in romantic dresses and powerful suiting. Beyond fa shion, w r iter Jay Cheshes dives into t he ever-changing Miami landscape and examines who is shap- ing the city today, and Travel Editor Mark Ellwood looks to Australia and New Zealand for far-flung luxury lodges. Kate Dwyer gets a preview of first-time novelist Asha Elias's forth- coming novel set in the Magic City; we've also got a roundup of new books by Florida authors. And you won't want to miss the 10-page portfolio of images capturing the Miami Beach home of architect Chad Oppenheim, of whom I've been a longtime friend and champion. Sarah G. Harrelson EDITORI A L DI RECTOR A Model Nidhi Sunil, photographed by Brad Ogbonna and styled by Beverly Nguyen, wearing a Valentino hooded top, pants, and cape. Model Kate McNamara, photographed by Dennis Tejero and styled by Caitlin Burke, wearing a Chanel jacket, bermudas, belt, and necklaces. 50 BAL HARBOUR