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Welcome to the Spring issue of Bal Harbour. There is something about this moment in fashion that feels different to me. It seems like this season's collections are more approachable and inclusive than ever. Take, for instance, our fashion story shot by the brilliant photographer Alexei Hay, who—on his first assignment for Bal Harbour—captures supermodel and cover star Anna Selezneva. The 24-year-old model, who has graced eight international Vogue covers and has paraded down the runway for Chanel, Dior, Saint Laurent and Valentino, to name a few, effortlessly shows off the season's most playful prints (Miu Miu), pantsuits (Stella McCartney), a you-could-live-in plaid shirtdress (Michael Kors) and—my favorite trend—perfectly undone hair. Capturing the allure of Miami's tropical lifestyle, photographer James Macari and our contributing fashion editor Sarah Gore Reeves spent the day on a sleek 54-foot VanDutch yacht where model Bo Don shows off some of the season's best silhouettes. Speaking of fashion photography, this issue serves up some titans of industry. Arthur Elgort, the 74-year-old lensman responsible for some of the fashion world's most indelible images over the last several decades, grants contributing writer Jessica Michault an exclusive interview to discuss the importance of digital photography, shooting supermodel Christy Turlington and his new book, "The Big Picture," which has already taken center stage on my coffee table. We also catch up with the curator behind "Role Play," an exhibition showcasing fashion photographer Steven Meisel, on view now at Phillips in New York. We present an eight-page pictorial featuring some of his iconic images. Also in this issue, contributing writer Lynn Yaeger captures the dizzying power switches of fashion designers in the last year with her signature humor and wit in "Musical Chairs," while iconic designer Norma Kamali opens up to Jessica Michault, and Bee Shapiro lands an exclusive interview with the fashion director and chief fashion critic for The New York Times, Vanessa Friedman. For the men, new contributor David Yi defines the current trends and Mark Ellwood uncovers some collectable watches with a little advice from one of the foremost experts in the world, Aurel Bacs. And because looking your best is only possible when you're feeling your best, Bal Harbour presents a new wellness series this spring. Visit the redesigned BalHarbourShops.com for details and to keep up to date with all of the Shops' happenings, including the opening of two new restaurants: The Grill at Bal Harbour, a new concept from the Hillstone Restaurant Group, and Stephen Starr's new French bistro. I hope to see you at the shops! Bal Harbour Magazine Welcome Note Editor-in-Chief Sarah Harrelson with hotelier Ian Schrager Sarah G. Harrelson Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Publisher/Creative Director Carlos A. Suarez Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Sarah G. Harrelson Executive Editor Tali Jaffe Associate Art Director Adriana Sandoval Assistant Editor Lauren Pellerano Gomez Distribution and Production Leighton Bloomfield Contributing Fashion Editor Sarah Gore Reeves Contributing Writers Kate Betts, Jackie Cooperman, Tanya Dukes, Mark Ellwood, Rachel Felder, William Kissel, Stella Lee, Ted Loos, Jessica Michault, Eugenia Santiesteban Soto, Bee Shapiro, Alyssa Shelasky, Samantha Tse, Lynn Yaeger, Janelle Zara Contributing Photographers Alexei Hay, Douglas Friedman, James Macari, Mikael Schulz Editorial Coordinator Dana Parker Print Production Pete Jacaty Digital Imaging Specialist Matt Stevens Interns Danny Eguizaba, Juan Ruiz Accountant Judith Cabrera Chief Executive Officer Mike Batt BAL HARBOUR MAGAZINE IS PUBLISHED BY WHITEHAUS MEDIA GROUP WHITEHAUSMEDIAGROUP.COM 1680 MICHIGAN AVENUE, SUITE 1013 MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139 VOICE 786.342.7656 TO SUBSCRIBE, BALHARBOURSHOPS.COM 34 BAL HARBOUR WORLD RED EYE