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P H OTO BY E M M A N U E L S A N C H E Z- M O N S A LV E ; S T Y L I N G BY M O S E S M O R E N O Publisher Carolyn Travis Editor-in-Chief Deborah Frank Executive Editor Tali Jaffe-Minor Art Director Alexander Wolf Travel Editor Mark Ellwood Contributing Writers Jorge S. Arango, Kate Bernard, Jay Cheshes, Kat Herriman, April Long, Shaun Tolson Contributing Photographer Emmanuel Sanchez-Monsalve Copy Editor Regan Solmo Research Editor Marina Budarina Sanchez Director of Brand Media & Content Shana Kaufman Marketing Manager Ana Negri Pre-Press/Print Production Jacaty + Associates Senior Photo Retoucher Matt Stevens Contributing Photo Retoucher Travis O'Brien Founder/Creative Director Emerita Cheryl Stephenson Produced by Bal Harbour Media LLC Bal Harbour Magazine is a trademark of Whitman Family Properties LLLP, all rights reserved BAL HARBOUR SHOPS 9700 COLLINS AVENUE BAL HARBOUR, FL 33154 305.866.0311 BALHAR B O U RS H O P S . CO M ISSN 2771-9189 22 NOTATIONS Letter from the Editor, and a behind-the- scenes look at our cover story, "Welcome to Paradise." matter of style 24 BHS EDIT Before you pack your bags this summer, take a peek at these pages for all your sartorial solutions. 30 STYLE SETTER Jewelry designer Thelma West brings her discerning eye to Puglia, where she's readying to unveil a new hotel. 32 GET GLOWING Our summer obsessions for on-the-go radiance, plus the must-have vanity cases to carry it all in. 35 THE COURTYARD CHRONICLES Eleventy founder Marco Baldassari talks dressing with intention; Assouline unveils its Library Collection; and Phaidon Kids celebrates its 20th anniversary. jetset travel journal 39 INSIDER'S GUIDE: THE FRENCH RIVIERA A dreamy strip of coastline along France's southern reach, the Côte d'Azur is the ideal summer escape. We've compiled the ultimate guide to the region to offer even the most seasoned visitor some fresh inspiration. Bon voyage! 44 THE NEW MECCA OF GOLF A bold new class of private golf clubs has emerged in South Florida, bringing a lot of buzz, exceptional courses, and a fresh take on membership experiences. 48 ON THE FLY Introducing our latest travel column covering where to go and what to do next this summer—and beyond. summer '25 53 WELCOME TO PARADISE An indulgent island escape awaits at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. Dress the part in diaphanous dresses, sexy swimwear, and the perfect off-duty suit. culture club 62 ARTFUL ESCAPES Summer means many things for many people. For the art set, it's visiting fairs—old and new—or maybe hunkering down for the season in the arts nexus du jour. 64 BOTTLE SERVICE We drop in on La Paulée, the world's most over-the-top BYOB—Bring Your Own Burgundy—dinner party. 66 flashback We take a dip into the Whitman Family Archives and discover a surfer secret. Shot on location at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, our fashion portfolio inspires a relaxing getaway.