TRAVEL+FOOD

Dolce&Gabbana SS24

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Respect for identity, and for imagery that has been created over time, and on which Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have worked to build this new Collection, Stile.

First is tailoring, the well-cut garment. The evolution of the codes, of the iconic pieces of the brand: the tank-top, the coppola, the rosary, the jacket, Sicily.

Some T-shirts are created with draperies which resemble the structure of statues. On some garments sculpted flowers soften the look. While other garments have been chosen from the archives and bear the label of the year they were first presented.

Very high-quality thick fabrics and Piacenza wool help to sculpt the lines of the garments. Overcoats are presented in double cashmere and silk crepe, and other items appear in embroidered silk organza and 3D-effect embossed jersey. Suits in Chantilly lace and in double duchesse. Suits appear in single and double-breasted styles.

The collection is presented in solid colors, apart from one print, the polka dot.

Color scheme: pure milk white, sand beige, pearl, stone gray, camel, chocolate brown, Sicilian black.

Accessories include: driving shoes, suede and leather moccasins, sock shoes, DG Logo bag in leather.

Front row guests included Machine Gun Kelly, DoYoung, Canelo Alvarez, Blanco, Luke Hemmings, Lucien Laviscount, Michele Morrone, Jorge Lopez, Patty Mills, Paolo Banchero, Zack Lugo and Emma Brooks, Pelayo Diaz.

-Stile (style)

-Stiloso (stylish)

-Sculptural

-Volume and Proportions

-Color Block

-Texture

-Precious Materials

-Flowers as a New Embroidery, Specific Accent

-Overlay of Materials

76 looks total.

Gucci + MLB

Continuing the narrative between the House and Major League Baseball™, a new chapter of the collaboration debuts a selection of ready-to-wear, shoes, and accessories. First unveiled at the Gucci Fall/Winter 2018 fashion show, the partnership fuses the House’s iconic codes with some of the most storied MLB clubs and celebrates the richness of MLB’s authentic traditions and crafted signature styling.

This latest capsule collection reveals a handful of items including new varsity jackets and baseball caps, in collaboration with New Era™, the Official On Field Cap of MLB™, bearing club logos. Eye-catching patches and designs decorate a matching denim set while colorful T-shirts, hoodies and coordinated sweatpants combine key elements of sportswear with Gucci’s finest craftsmanship. The House’s iconic loafers are reinterpreted in vivid hues and patterns suggesting a playful mix of Gucci’s iconic motifs and club emblems.

Gucci’s MLB capsule collection is now available online at gucci.com and at Gucci’s newly inaugurated Meatpacking District store, New York

About Gucci

Founded in Florence, Italy, in 1921, Gucci is one of the world’s leading luxury brands. Following the House’s centenary, Gucci forges ahead continuing to redefine luxury while celebrating creativity, Italian craftsmanship, and innovation. Gucci is part of the global luxury group Kering, which manages renowned Houses in fashion, leather goods, jewelry, and eyewear. Discover more about Gucci at www.gucci.com.

Gucci’s latest MLB Capsule Collection, in collaboration with Major League Baseball™ via 360 MAGAZINE.

WE THE BEST FOUNDATION

Hitting the fairway for a very good cause, GRAMMY® Award-winning, global megastar DJ Khaled excitedly presents the inaugural WE THE BEST FOUNDATION GOLF CLASSIC on Thursday July 20 in Miami, FL sponsored by Jordan brand. The perennial hitmaker will be joined by an A-list cohort of players, teeing off to support various charitable initiatives for a great cause. The proceeds will benefit We The Best Foundation and their various endeavors in education, the arts, and so much more. This inaugural tournament will be an experience like no one other.

About the event, Khaled commented, “Just to be out on the golf course with close friends and family of mine is a blessing. Giving back makes it even better. I can’t wait to see you all at the first-ever WE THE BEST FOUNDATION GOLF CLASSIC. We’re starting something very special here while introducing the sport of golf to a wider community.”

The festivities commence on Wednesday, July 19, when Khaled welcomes sponsors and guests. Bright and early on the following morning, July 20, registration and breakfast commence at 8 am. with celebrity intros at 9 am. The tournament kicks off at 9:30 am sharp, followed by awards at 2:30pm.

About DJ Khaled

For over two decades, the very mention of DJ Khaled has implied an elevated level of musical greatness, entrepreneurial excellence, and cultural impact. You’ve heard him across a GRAMMY® Award-winning multiplatinum catalog, seen him in blockbusters such as Bad Boys For Life, caught him on the cover of Rolling Stone, watched him on numerous television programs, and felt his presence from the streets all the way up to the Barack Obama White House. He has achieved dozens of multiplatinum and gold certifications, including the 9x multi-platinum Billboard Hot 100 #1 “I’m The One” [feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, & Lil Wayne], 6x multi-platinum “Wild Thoughts” [feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller], double platinum “No Brainer” [feat. Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper, & Quavo]. His 2019 album, Father of Asahd [We The Best Music Group/Epic Records], to the top of the charts. Not only did it garner a platinum certification, but it also became his third consecutive Top 2 debut on the Billboard Top 200 and emerged as the “#1 Most-Streamed Record” upon release. To date, he has moved over 20 million singles and 6 million albums in addition to gathering 4 billion-plus streams. The latter propelled his 2021 album, Khaled Khaled which boasts the 3x multi-platinum anthem “Every Chance That I Get” [feat. Lil Baby & Lil Durk].

Not to mention, he launched We The Best Music Group—a record label, management, publishing, and production company and in-demand studio. As a committed philanthropist, he founded his 501(c)3 organization The We The Best Foundation. It uplifts individuals throughout underserved communities across the United States and supports various non-profits. He has supported the fight against COVID-19., U2 frontman Bono recruited him as the first social media ambassador for Project Red, and he serves as the national spokesperson for Get Schooled. Now, the power of this legacy defines his thirteenth full-length album—which bears the name—God Did, making it his fourth number #1 album to debut on the Billboard Top 200 chart. With a newly minted star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, DJ Khaled continues to soar and inspire. GOD DID!

About We The Best Foundation

We The Best Foundation is a 501c3 organization dedicated to enriching the lives of the next generation – from childhood to adulthood. We support non-profit organizations and individuals in underserved communities in efforts that aid them towards becoming the best version of themselves. To learn more or donate, visit www.WeTheBestFoundation.org

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THE WEEKND – POPULAR

HBO® ORIGINAL SERIES THE IDOL PREMIERES THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 4

WATCH THE WEEKND DISCUSS ‘POPULAR’ & THE SERIES WITH APPLE MUSIC’S ZANE LOWE: HERE

LISTEN TO SINGLE HERE
PRE ORDER ALBUM HERE
PHOTOS AVAILABLE HERE
WATCH THE VISUALIZER HERE

The Weeknd has dropped his newest single “Popular” featuring Madonna and Playboi Carti off the much-anticipated soundtrack album THE IDOL VOL. 1. The new single is the second song released following his previous track “Double Fantasy,” featuring Future. The full album comes out on June 30th.

The HBO® Original series THE IDOL debuts SUNDAY, JUNE 4 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.

“Popular” first caught the attention of fans after a snippet of the song played at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and circulated on social media. The series premiered at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 22. Earlier this week, The Weeknd also shared a screenshot of himself on Facetime with track collaborator Playboi Carti.

Starring Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and Lily-Rose Depp, the series is co-created by Sam Levinson (HBO’s “Euphoria”), Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, and Reza Fahim. It is executive produced by Levinson, Tesfaye, Fahim, Kevin Turen, Ashley Levinson, Joe Epstein, Aaron L. Gilbert for BRON, and Sara E. White, and produced in partnership with A24. For updates on the show, follow @theidol on Instagram.

Victoria Canal – Shape

Singer-songwriter Victoria Canal has debuted two new singles, “Shape” and “She Walks In” via Elektra. Her first new music since the release of 2022’s Elegy EP, “Shape” premiered last night on Future Sounds with Clara Amfo on BBC Radio 1. “Shape” and “She Walks In” mark the first time Canal has written about her body and body dysmorphia, and arrive ahead of her forthcoming new EP, set for release later this summer.

Of the two songs, Victoria shares: “I wrote ‘Shape’ and ‘She Walks In’ as sister songs. They’re both about experiencing body dysmorphia and comparison: ‘Shape’ is the lighter, playful side of wanting to accept my body, while ‘She Walks In’ is the dark underbelly that reveals the disabled experience. It’s the first time I’m writing about my body, so it feels vulnerable but important to me.”

Listen to “Shape” and “She Walks In”

Last month Canal won the Rising Star award at the prestigious Ivor Novellos, which celebrates the craft of songwriters, composers and creators. Past Rising Star winners and nominees include Mysie, Griff, Willow Kayne, Rachel Chinouriri, Naomi Kimpenu and Holly Humberstone, with Victoria Canal following in their steps as a breakout artist primed for greatness.

The judges complimented Canal’s “powerful songwriting and compelling sound”, while Victoria dedicated her award to past teachers and mentors. She further added, pertaining to her limb difference, “I really could have used seeing someone like me on stage growing up and I never did so it’s truly an honor to think that someone else who feels different out there knows that it’s possible.”

Following her own headline UK/EU tour last year, this summer Victoria will support Hozier on his forthcoming UK and Europe shows this June and July, including a huge outdoor gig at London’s Alexandra Palace Park.

Last year Canal released her EP Elegy, which delicately dealt with themes of grief and death, and featured the single “swan song,” which Chris Martin of Coldplay hailed as ‘one of the best songs ever written’. She performed “swan song” on the recent series of Later… with Jools Holland, appearing alongside the likes of Self Esteem and The 1975.

About Victoria Canal:

24 year-old singer, songwriter, producer and activist Victoria Canal makes soul-stirring, emotive pop music. Born in Munich, Spanish-American Canal says her international upbringing fostered her love for a nomadic life in music. A proud “third culture kid,” she lived everywhere from Shanghai, Tokyo, Amsterdam, London, and Dubai to Atlanta, New York, and Forth Worth, and is proud of her identity as a queer, disabled, mixed-heritage woman, which fuels much of her activism.

Canal last year made her television acting debut in acclaimed Apple TV+ anthology series Little America, starring in the season’s moving episode The Indoor Arm as a Spanish-speaking Salvadorian refugee in the 80s who comes to America to live with her sister. She also wrote “Bring It On,” the theme song for Apple TV+ series Best Foot Forward, based on the book by Paralympic skier Josh Sundquist.

See Victoria Canal live

supporting Hozier

Sunday 25 June – Queens Park – Glasgow, UK

Sunday 2 July – The Piece Hall – Halifax, UK

Monday 3 July – O2 City Hall – Newcastle, UK

Wednesday 5 July – Castlefield Bowl – Manchester, UK

Thursday 6 July – Cardiff Castle – Cardiff, UK

Saturday 8 July – O2 Academy – Bournemouth, UK

Sunday 9 July – O2 Academy- Birmingham, UK

Tuesday 11 July – Tempodrome – Berlin, DE

Wednesday 12 July – Carlswerk Victoria – Cologne, DE

Friday 14 July – Halle 622 – Zurich, CH

Sunday 16 July – Anfiteatro del Vittoriale – Gardone Riviera, IT

Tuesday 18 July – Olympia – Paris, FR

Wednesday 19 July – AFAS – Amsterdam, NL

Friday 21 July – Alexandra Palace Park (Outdoor) – London, UK

Sunday 23 July – Englefield House – Berkshire, UK

VICTORIA CANAL

“Shape” and “She Walks In”

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GLAAD COMMENDS NORTH FACE

In the wake of Target abandoning its values on LGBTQ inclusion this Pride Month, we wanted to make sure you saw the strong showing from The North Face, a brand targeted by a handful of extremists. The North Face did not back down from its Pride campaign, as shown here.

GLAAD COMMENDS NORTH FACE’S DECISION TO CONTINUE PRIDE CAMPAIGN AFTER FACING CALLS FROM EXTREMISTS TO BOYCOTT

Statement from GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis:

“Including LGBTQ people and holding true to your corporate values is good for business. The North Face is following hundreds of other businesses that include and stand with LGBTQ people and our allies. At a time when over 20% of Gen Z is LGBTQ and a supermajority of Americans support LGBTQ people, The North Face’s decision should be a signal to other companies that including LGBTQ people and allies is better for business than siding with a small number of violent extremists who want to keep LGBTQ consumers and employees invisible.”

Of note, a few more examples of brands sticking to their values and NOT caving to the handful of extremists attempting to undermine business decisions:

CNBC

Nike CEO John Donahoe says brands need to stand by their values amid DeSantis, Disney feud

Nike CEO John Donahoe said during the inaugural CNBC CEO Council Summit it’s important for corporations to fight for the values integral to their brands.

Ad Age

The North Face continues Pride push amid LGBTQ+ marketing backlash

The North Face is continuing its Pride month collection and campaign despite calls for a boycott.

Los Angeles Times

Dodgers apologize and invite Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to Pride Night

The Dodgers responded to criticism for their decision to exclude the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence from their June 16 Pride Night by reversing course.

Bloomberg.com

Swatch Dares Malaysia to Confiscate Rainbows After Pride Watches Raid

Multiple raids on Swatch Group AG’s stores in Malaysia over their sale of Pride-themed rainbow watches has sparked a furious response from the watchmaker and raised renewed doubts about the commitment of the nation’s six-month old coalition government to LGBTQ rights. (83 kB)

Facts about LGBTQ inclusion in ads/marketing and about anti-LGBTQ violence today:

More than 160 LGBTQ community events have been targeted with violence and threats in the past year. Everything from firebombing a donut shop to armed militias showing up at public libraries of all places.

Gallup found over 20% of Gen Z are LGBT, that number has grown each year.

For four consecutive waves, fielded annually, GLAAD has found that non-LGBTQ people’s level of comfort seeing LGBTQ people in ads has remained stable at 75% (3 out of 4 non-LGBTQ people). You can see the original question in the link below and here

A report released in December 2022 by GLAAD and the Edelman Trust Institute found:

If a brand publicly supports and demonstrates a commitment to expanding and protecting LGBTQ rights, Americans are 2x more likely to buy or use the brand and ages 18-34 are 5.5x more likely to want to work at a company if it publicly supports and demonstrates a commitment to expanding and protecting LGBTQ rights. Additional findings here.

GLAAD’s 2022 Accelerating Acceptance poll measuring attitudes, progress, and challenges in pursuit of full acceptance for the LGBTQ community found:

More than half (54%) of transgender and nonbinary people feel unsafe walking in their own neighborhoods, compared to 36% of all LGBTQ adults, as well as less safe in various environments, from work, to social media, or in a typical store.

A 2020 GLAAD and P&G poll of U.S. consumers found:

75% of respondents were comfortable seeing LGBTQ people in ads.
Respondents also looked favorably upon companies that included LGBTQ people in their advertisements.
85% of respondents believe it reflects the company’s commitment to offering products to all types of customers.
82% of respondents believe that it reflects the company’s value for all kinds of diversity.
80% of respondents believe that it reflects that the company is making a statement about the importance of recognizing LGBTQ people.
More info from the poll here.

LIL DURK – Almost Healed

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SHARES MUSIC VIDEO FOR “THERAPY SESSION/PELLE COAT” WATCH HERE

After increasing excitement to a boiling point, Chicago hip-hop trailblazer and multiplatinum superstar Lil Durk unleashes his anxiously awaited eighth full-length offering and one of the year’s most anticipated albums, Almost Healed, out now. Stream Almost Healed on all DSPs HERE.

Superstar icon Alicia Keys notably stars in the music video for “Therapy Session/Pelle Coat,” which just premiered. Watch it HERE. The visual features her in emotionally charged and thought-provoking moments alongside Lil Durk. It marks their first collaboration together.

Tense production underlines his reflective rhymes as the accompanying visual explores his relationship with the streets and faith through a series of arresting vignettes. It instantly captivates—like everything he does.

Almost Healed pops off as his most personal, engaging, and enigmatic project to date. Laced with bold bangers and introspective anthems alike, it highlights his undeniable melodies and incisive bars at the forefront. He not only shines solo on the likes of “Never Again,” but he also distinguishes himself as the rare chameleonic force who can collaborate with country superstar Morgan Wallen on “Stand By Me” or the late Juice WRLD on “Cross The Globe.”

He may be Almost Healed, but he still takes no prisoners lyrically…

Check out the full tracklisting below.

Fittingly, he set the stage for the project with the single “All My Life” [feat. J. Cole]. Upon arrival, it bowed at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, arriving his first Top 5! It has already reeled in over 80 million worldwide streams and over 20 million YouTube views on the accompanying music video in just under three weeks!

In support of Almost Healed, Durk launches one of the year’s most anticipated jaunts—the Sorry For The Drought Tour. He will be joined by special guests Kodak Black, NLE Choppa, and DD Osama in select cities. Produced by Live Nation, the 27-city tour kicks off on July 28 at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater in Tampa making stops across the U.S. in Brooklyn, Chicago, Los Angeles and more before wrapping up in Phoenix at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre on September 7.

The 2023 tour run comes after his successful ‘The 7220 Tour’ which hit North America in 2022 featuring special guests Doodie Lo & Booka600. Last year, Lil Durk owned the charts with the platinum-certified 7220, which crashed the Billboard 200 as his first #1 debut on the chart and boasted “AHHH HA,” “What Happened To Virgil” [feat. Gunna], and the cross-genre smash “Broadway Girls” [feat. Morgan Wallen].

Get tickets for the Sorry For The Drought Tour at Ticketmaster.com and Almost-Healed.com

Experience Almost Healed now! It’s Durk’s year…

TRACKLISTING:

1. Therapy Session

2. Pelle Coat

3. All My Life (feat. J. Cole)

4. Never Again

5. Put Em On Ice

6. Big Dawg (feat. Chief Wuk)

7. Never Imagined (feat. Future)

8. Sad Songs

9. Before Fajr

10. War Bout It (feat. 21 Savage)

11. You Got Em

12. Grandson (feat. Kodak Black)

13. 300 Urus

14. Same Side (feat. Rob49)

15. B12

16. At This Point We Stuck

17. Cross The Globe (feat. Juice WRLD)

18. Dru Hill

19. Belt 2 Ass

20. Stand By Me (feat. Morgan Wallen)

21. Moment of Truth

SORRY FOR THE DROUGHT 2023 TOUR DATES:

Fri Jul 28 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater

Sat Jul 29 – Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amphitheatre ^&

Sun Jul 30 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion

Tue Aug 01 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach

Thu Aug 03 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

Fri Aug 04 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena ^

Sat Aug 05 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center

Sun Aug 06 – Boston, MA – Xfinity Center

Tue Aug 08 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

Wed Aug 09 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage ^

Fri Aug 11 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Sun Aug 13 – Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center

Tue Aug 15 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

Wed Aug 16 – Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center

Fri Aug 18 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Sat Aug 19 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center

Mon Aug 21 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center

Tue Aug 22 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center

Wed Aug 23 – Austin, TX – Moody Center

Fri Aug 25 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater

Sat Aug 26 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena ^&

Tue Aug 29 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

Wed Aug 30 – Portland, OR – RV Inn Styles Resort Amphitheater

Fri Sep 01 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena

Sat Sep 02 – San Diego, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre ^&

Wed Sep 06 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum

Thu Sep 07 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

Without support from Kodak Black & Without support from NLE Choppa LISTEN TO ‘ALMOST HEALED’ HERE

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Scott Dunn’s Summer Recs

SCOTT DUNN’S SUGGESTIONS FOR A VERY SUCCESSION SUMMER

Inspired by the final season, Scott Dunn shares personalized itineraries and insider tips tailored for the Succession characters we love and love-to-hate.
With the end of the beloved series upon us, keep the Succession excitement going by channeling your favorite Roy while making your travel plans.
From the glitz of Paris, to the blue waters of Bawah… here is where Scott Dunn experts would send key characters on their summer vacations…

MARCIA’S GREAT ESCAPE AT LE BRISTOL, PARIS

Known for its timeless French glamor, Le Bristol is the perfect place for Marcia to run off with her Roy money

“We are all made to believe that Marcia escapes the Roys by going to Milan and ‘Shopping. Forever,’ however we wouldn’t put it past her to choose a more obvious approach to leaving them behind by checking in to Le Bristol, Paris. Although a native, we feel there is more opportunity for her to truly relax and disconnect from the Waystar drama tucked away on Rue du Faubourg plotting endless days of shopping. Le Bristol is a timeless icon of French glamor and the perfect location for access to everything Marcia could possibly want – from heritage luxury brands to new art exhibitions at the Musee D’Orsay (because let’s face it, she’s an Impressionism girl after our own hearts), each day offers a fabulous alternative to the stresses of being Logan Roy’s cherie. After selling his New York townhouse to Connor once and for all, we can see her extending her stay at the property’s penthouse suite, enjoying the private terrace with breathtaking views of the Sacré Coeur, quiet study, and comforting fireplace. Each day would be complemented by meals from three-starred Michelin Chef Eric Frechon and an evening swim at the property’s rooftop Spa and pool, finished off with treatments by La Prairie.” – Stephanie McClendon, Scott Dunn Europe Team Leader

GREG’S LUXE BACHELOR PAD
AT BAWAH RESERVE , ELANG PRIVATE RESIDENCE, INDONESIA

A dream beach getaway, Bawah Reserve is the ideal destination for making a Gregxit

“I would send Greg to Bawah Reserve, first of all, because after his disastrous congressional testimony on the scandal in cruises, he will never be let near any cruise ship again. At Bawah Reserve, where guests arrive via private seaplane and have direct access to the clear Indonesian sea from their overwater bungalows, Greg could have an unforgettable ocean getaway nonetheless. Secondly, after suing Greenpeace, he has some environmental atoning to do, and Bawah Reserve is a triumph in sustainable luxury. While enjoying meals made from locally-sourced ingredients, or admiring each suite’s gorgeous sustainably-crafted interiors, Greg would hopefully absorb Bawah Reserve’s earth first mindset. Perhaps Greg, if he ever gets the budget, could woo Comfrey by inviting her and her friends to stay with him at Bawah’s Elang Private Residence, which is newly opened and available for the exclusive hire of groups of up to 19 people, and features 6 adults-only cliffside lodges. Bawah Reserve is an incredible place to experience the seclusion of the remote, uncharted Anambas archipelago. It’s perfect for nature-lovers and adventurers looking to enjoy snorkeling, paddle-boarding, kayaking, sailing, and diving in this incredible, unseen corner of the world.” — Jules Maury, Head of Scott Dunn Private

KENDALL’S VIP TREEHOUSE AT THE DREAMY XIGERA SAFARI LODGE, BOTSWANA

This remote African safari is complete with an elaborate treehouse, ideal for Kendall and guests of his choice. We recommend his children.

“Kendall needs to experience Xigera Safari Lodge in Botswana. At his infamous 40th birthday party, an elaborate reconstruction of Kendall’s childhood treehouse served as the VIP room. It was nothing compared to the Baobab Treehouse at Xigera, and surely Kendall would agree. A kilometer from the main lodge, this three-story treehouse is an architectural masterpiece and the only way to experience the African bush. Inside, Kendall would find a spiral staircase within the tree’s trunk, an open air deck, and private dining room for a sundown supper. Both the bedroom and bathroom spaces feature canvas walls that can be zipped open entirely, revealing gorgeous stargazing and the sounds of nearby animals. It’s Africa at its most raw – perfect for the most intense Roy kid. Xigera Safari Lodge is my recommendation for experiencing Botswana because with 12 suites, guests get a completely personalized safari, with no set times or itineraries. Plus, the lodge is quite the celebration of African art, culture, and creativity. It’s a living gallery of African talent.” — Meg Shepro, Scott Dunn Senior Travel Consultant, Africa

WILLA AND CONNOR’S WONDERFUL WEEKEND AT THE WOODWARD, GENEVA

With stunning lake views, a gorgeous spa, and proximity to the UN, The Woodward is certain to wow our favorite lovebirds

“Once he’s locked down his ambassadorship, Connor, with Willa at his side, should make short work of a trip from his home-base of Slovenia to The Woodward on Lake Geneva in Switzerland. Connor will never be President, but the Woodward’s Presidential Suite with its stunning views of the lake, is an extraordinary consolation prize. The building dates back to 1901, and has been meticulously transformed by world-renowned architect, Pierre-Yves Rochon. Willa, I’m sure would appreciate the private terrace with views of Lake Geneva, and she deserves to enjoy the luxury, considering the honeymoon to America’s battleground states that Connor planned. I would arrange for Connor to enjoy the outdoor amenities offered by virtue of the Lake — perhaps a fishing or sailing trip. In the meantime, I would organize a visit to the Guerlain Spa for Willa, as it is the only one of its kind in Switzerland. She, I believe, would enjoy their exclusive “Spirit of Lake Geneva” treatment and perhaps a four-hand imperial massage.” — Stephanie McClendon, Scott Dunn Europe Team Leader

SHIV ROY’S RELAXATION RETREAT AT MIAVANA BY TIME + TIDE

With private villas, in-room massages, and yoga classes in the forest, a trip to Miavana by Time + Tide may be the only way to decompress from the week Shiv Roy has just had…

“For Shiv, I would arrange a getaway to the private villas at Miavana by Time + Tide, which is situated on a remote island off-the-coast of Madagascar. Like Shiv, Miavana is luxurious though refined, and very, very private. I figure after what she has been put through this season, it offers the ideal way to decompress, first-footprint-in-the-sand morning beach strolls, yoga classes in the forest, and spa treatments brought to you in the seclusion of your own villa. It would offer, too, the luxury Shiv is accustomed to with personal butler service, panoramic floor to ceiling windows with ocean views, and private pools plus soaking tubs. Perfect for Shiv, too, Miavana by Time + Tide contributes to female empowerment initiatives led by the Time + Tide foundation that seek to help girls in Madagascar advance to top-boarding schools by improving their test-scores. Though Shiv may not be the most charitably-minded, I think that as the perpetually shafted Roy sister, this would be a cause close to her heart.”
— Meg Shepro, Scott Dunn Senior Travel Consultant, Africa

LOGAN’S LAST HURRAH AT THE GLENEAGLES HOTEL

Featured in Season 2 Episode 8 of the show, the Scottish elegance and fine dining at Gleneagles made it a perfect stay for the King of Waystar.

“I envision a world where Logan Roy sneaks away unannounced back to Gleneagles (after the family’s visit in Season 2) to luxuriate in the silence of the Perthshire Countryside without the superfluous surprises and toasts arranged by Rhea during their first visit. I’d recommend checking into The Royal Lochnagar Suite, the hotel’s stand-out suite, spanning 1,646ft² with uninterrupted views across the rolling Ochil Hills. Although the carefully researched design details would likely be lost on Logan, it’s safe to assume he would welcome his own private marble entrance hallway and the ability to sprawl out in his room overlooking the Glendevon without Kendall, Roman, Shiv or Rhea disrupting his peace. It goes without saying that Logan would demand a reservation at Scotland’s only 2 Michelin Star restaurant on property, Andrew Fairlie, potentially followed by drinks at The American Bar ensconced in its cashmere wallpaper and sipping a scotch, neat. Although his reputation is not one of being particularly playful, I think the Glorious Playground would inspire him to participate in a few of the many countryside pursuits available on property, if only to expel some of his compounded frustrations with the family and old guards of Waystar. I would schedule for a day of clay shooting and perhaps off-road driving, followed by one of The Spa’s signature treatments, The Highland Healer, for some hot stone therapy to relax the tension caused by carrying the world’s economy on his shoulders.” — Stephanie McClendon, Scott Dunn Europe Team Leader

Scott Dunn's summer destinations via 360 MAGAZINE. — Scott Dunn’s summer destinations via 360 MAGAZINE.

Soneva Fushi’s SOUL Festival

SONEVA FUSHI ANNOUNCES FINAL LINE-UP FOR INAUGURAL “SOUL” FESTIVAL

Soneva Fushi, the pioneering luxury eco-resort located in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, has announced the full program for its inaugural SOUL festival, which will bring a global line-up of visionaries, thought leaders and wellness pioneers to the Maldives from September 29 to October 8, 2023.

A partnership between Soneva and the international wellness enterprise ORGANIC INDIA, the festival will explore health and wellbeing while touching on topics that span the mind, body and soul, regeneration, sustainability and more. SOUL Festival will span ten days and two weekends, offering guests the opportunity to explore the ancient healing traditions and modern science and medicine that serve individuals, communities, and the planet. Sunset cocktails on the sandbank and a plant-based gala dinner on the beach will mark the official opening of the inaugural edition, followed by a live music performance and stargazing at Soneva Fushi’s island Observatory.

Each morning throughout the festival, guests can join group yoga and meditation sessions on the sandbank, reach new fitness goals with bootcamps at the island jungle gym, explore the ocean on a guided paddle boarding excursion, be introduced to the art of hot glassblowing, or gain insight into gut health during expert-led nutrition masterclasses. Throughout the day, guests can reconnect with daily healing rituals and one-on-one consultations with acclaimed Soneva Soul doctors and visiting wellness specialists, or join one of the many panel discussions.

Stand-out sessions from the program include The Neuroscience of Wellness with Goi Peace Award recipient Bruce Lipton; gastroenterologist and author of The Mind Gut Connection, Emeran Mayor; scientist and social entrepreneur Shamini Jain; Medical Director & Senior Vice President of Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre Paul Salins; and Ayurvedic aromatherapy pioneer Farida Irani. Another session is called The Eye of the Storm – Finding Balance in Times of Chaos with clinical psychologist and mindfulness expert Shauna Shaipro; naturopathic doctor and doctor of Oriental medicine Dr Lilly-Marie Blecher; lifestyle ambassador and champion for Narendra Modi’s ‘Fit India Movement,’ Luke Coutinho; and the first Western Ayurvedic practitioner in India, Robert Svoboda.

Guests can enjoy Soneva’s exclusive SOUL Festival offers, with specially curated three-, five- or ten-night packages. Starting from US$6,900 for a three-night stay for two at Soneva Fushi, the offer includes full access to the festival program, luxurious private villa accommodations, daily full-board dining and roundtrip domestic transfers.

A life-enriching festival with a purpose, proceeds from the sale of SOUL Festival tickets will go to the Soneva Foundation and ORGANIC INDIA Foundation to support the development of projects that have a positive environmental, social and economic impact.

“We are so proud to host the first edition of SOUL Festival at Soneva Fushi,” says Sonu Shivdasani, CEO and co-founder of Soneva. “Wellness permeates all that we do at Soneva: our sustainable, barefoot philosophy that reconnects our guests to the earth; our life-affirming natural locations; our delicious yet health-focused cuisine; and our life-changing guest experiences. The festival’s remarkable program is an opportunity to explore every facet of health and wellbeing, and I cannot wait to welcome the line-up of outstanding wellness experts to our shores.”

For more information about SOUL Festival, visit: https://soneva.com/soul/.

aespa – My World

“one of the most exciting girl groups right now” – NYLON
“aespa deliver addictive pop and winning experiments” –

RollingStone
“nothing is more exciting than a new aespa song” – UPROXX

After stirring up anticipation worldwide, K-pop girl group aespa proudly presents its highly anticipated 3rd Mini Album, MY WORLD, out now via Warner Records.

Listen to MY WORLD HERE.

Full tracklisting below.

MY WORLD showcases every side of the collective. Whether it be the youthful spirit of “Spicy” or the precious and heartwarming “‘Til’ We Meet Again,” this body of work finds aespa firing on all cylinders, and there’s nothing like it.

The group initially teased the Mini Album with the single “Welcome To MY World” [feat. nævis]. UPROXX proclaimed, “‘Welcome To My World’ featuring naevis is an ethereal blend of human and ai-programmed pop bliss.”

On “Welcome To MY World,” aespa reunited with nævis whom they forged a powerful chemistry with during season one of their cinematic universe. Balancing wistful ethereal guitar with big screen-ready orchestration, this alternative pop anthem issues an invitation to fans everywhere to immerse themselves in the quartet’s music.

MY WORLD ignites the second season of the SMCU (SM Culture Universe). The six-track project magnetically pulls audiences in with its dynamic and diverse collection of dancefloor-ready bangers, soaring R&B ballads, and towering alternative pop. As soon as they broke the news of the project, Twitter caught fire as chronicled by Billboard and more.

As of May 8, aespa is expected to achieve the title of ‘Triple Million Seller’ for the second consecutive time with pre-sale orders of 1.8 million copies for their 3rd Mini Album – MY WORLD. This sets a new record by surpassing their own pre-order sales of 1.6 million copies for their 2nd Mini Album – Girls, which crashed the Top 3 of the Billboard 200.

This summer, aespa are set to make history at Governor’s Ball festival in New York and Outside Lands festival in San Francisco as the first-ever K-Pop group to appear at either festival. Last year, aespa made their U.S. festival debut at Coachella in Indio, CA where they performed on the main stage, they made their official late night U.S. TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live and kicked off Good Morning America’s Summer Concert Series in Central Park. Later in July, aespa celebrated the release of Girls – The 2nd Mini Album which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart. The New York Times quoted it as “one of the year’s most impressive K-Pop releases precisely because of its dual mastery of the intricate and the elegant.” Listen to Girls – The 2nd Mini AlbumHERE. On top of these milestones, aespa also became the first K-pop group to appear on the cover of UPROXX. Read the march cover story HERE.

Once again, aespa has leveled up from every angle. Welcome to their world…

TRACKLISTING

01. Welcome To MY World (Feat. nævis)
02. Spicy
03. Salty & Sweet
04. Thirsty
05. I’m Unhappy
06. ‘Til We Meet Again

ABOUT aespa:

aespa [KARINA, WINTER, GISELLE, AND NINGNING] is a fierce female foursome, who in an unprecedented move secured the fastest climb to 100 million views on their debut video for any K-Pop group in YouTube history with their 2020 released, “Black Mamba.” Their 2021 EP, Savage – The 1st Mini Album, was the highest ranking ever for a K-Pop girl group’s entry on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart. The EP also hit #1 on iTunes Top Albums chart in 20 countries upon release. Beyond praise from Forbes, Teen Vogue, Rolling Stone, Flaunt, and more, TIME touted them among “The Next Generation Leaders, Class of 2022” and Forbes recognized them in their “30 Under 30” Asia list for 2022. Following being named Apple Music’s Global Up Next artist for June 2022, the quartet released their first English-language single “Life’s Too Short” and highly anticipated second EP, Girls – The 2nd Mini Album this past July, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart.

aespa’s name is derived from a combination of “ae” (avatar and experience) + “aspect.” Each of the four members of aespa has a correlating avatar in the virtual world created from their personal data.

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Photo: Courtesy of SM Entertainment