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Richard Cory
BY EDWIN ARLINGTON ROBINSON
Whenever Richard Cory went down town,

We people on the pavement looked at him:
He was a gentleman from sole to crown,
Clean favored, and imperially slim.
And he was always quietly arrayed,

And he was always human when he talked;
But still he fluttered pulses when he said,
“Good-morning,” and he glittered when he walked.
And he was rich—yes, richer than a king—

And admirably schooled in every grace:
In fine, we thought that he was everything
To make us wish that we were in his place.
So on we worked, and waited for the light,

And went without the meat, and cursed the bread;
And Richard Cory, one calm summer night,
Went home and put a bullet through his head.
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8 WATCHE S A new book
celebrates the world’s best
36 ENTERTAINER
Here’s why TV star, singer, ac-
pilot’s watches and the jets tress and model Chanel West
that inspired them Coast has millions of fans
32 SUPERCAR
10 MOTO Revving up the
Brough Superior Lawrence, next
38 SPIRITS Katana
Kitten’s Masahiro Urushido
The revival of Hispano Suiza, generation of the famous marque
reveals the art of the Japanese
the iconic Spanish maker
12
cocktail in his new book
of the $2 million
Carmen EV ADVENTURE Elephant
safaris, posh villas in the jungle and
007 galore in our luxe guide to
Thailand
42 INFLUENCER
With six million Instagram
followers, singer and model
16 TITAN How Standard Oil

founder John D. Rockefeller
Pia Mia is a true social media
sensation
became the wealthiest and most

generous American of all time 44 COVER
Singer-songwriter, actress,
20 PHOTOGRAPHY
Famed Scottish photographer
director and model Teyana
Taylor heads up this year’s
Hot 100
Albert Watson looks back on a
truly impressive career
54 HOT 100
24 RACING Max Verstappen,

F1 driver for the Red Bull Racing
Our much-anticipated an-
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most beautiful and talented
Honda team, is destined for glory women
28 STYLE WATCH
An interview with gorgeous actress
76 SPACE
The future is here in the form
and model-turned-lingerie-designer of Virgin Galactic’s
newly-unveiled
Nazanin Mandi
VSS Imagine spaceship
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captured the No. 3 spot in
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WATCHES
FLIGHT TIME
A new book devoted to pilots’ timepieces of all kinds
shows why these watches have gone the distance
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I
t’s little wonder that pilot’s watches have always fascinated
gentlemen of taste and style, no matter how earthbound. In
the plainest terms, the wristwatch owes its very existence to
pilots; specifically pioneering Brazilian aviator Alberto San-
tos-Dumont, who commissioned the very first one from Cartier in
1904. The stylish inventor wanted to be able to look at the time
without removing his hands from the controls of his aircraft, pocket
watches being too cumbersome while performing maneuvers in
midair.
While pilot’s watches have since evolved into, in some cases,
complex machines for performing all sorts of calculations and func-
tions, it’s their essential utility (why collectors call them “tool”
watches) that remains a large part of the appeal. And they’ve always
been at the forefront of innovation, since Santos-Dumont’s time.
The iconic Rolex GMT-Master for instance was initially created for
Pan-Am pilots flying new transatlantic routes who needed to keep
track of two time zones simultaneously.
© L I L I A N A G U I A / C O U R T E S Y R I Z ZO L I
Pilot’s watches are the focus of Air Time: Watches Inspired by Avia-
tion, Aeronautics and Pilots, a fascinating new book from Rizzoli that
is the latest release in the Timepiece series created by Aaron Sig-
mond. In a comprehensive and beautifully-illustrated look at nearly
a century of aviation-inspired watches, beginning with Santos-Du-
mont’s Cartier, author Mark Bernardo offers in-depth looks at pi-
lot’s important timepieces.
These include Charles Lindbergh’s invention of the Longines
Hour Angle; the Omega Speedmaster, which became the first
watch worn on the moon; the Breitling Navitimer, which incorpo-
rates a slide rule in its bezel; and the Breguet Type XX, designed in
the 1950s for the French naval air army. He also holds forth on more strict international criteria—e.g., water resistance, unidirectional
modern watches from the likes of IWC, Bell & Ross, Bremont, bezel—before they can be marketed for professional use,” Bernardo
Patek Philippe, and Zenith, among others. notes. “To the contrary, pilots’ watches can range from simple and
“Pilots’ watches, unlike divers’ watches, don’t have to adhere to minimalist, like the IWC Big Pilot’s Watch or Zenith Type 20, to
This page: IWC has long been favored by both professional and military pilots, as well as enthusiasts of top-flight watch design.
fully loaded with com-
plex calculations, like
“TIME HAS PLAYED AN IMPORTANT
the Breitling Navitimer
or Longines Hour An-
ROLE IN AVIATION SINCE THE
gle. They can be geared
toward split-second
WRIGHT BROTHERS”
timing, like the Tutima
Fliegerchronograph,
or engineered to tra-
verse multiple time
zones, like the Rolex
GMT-Master. A hand-
ful of watches even
manage to incorporate
all of these attributes
and more.”
As Captain Jim
“Guido” DiMatteo, a former TOPGUN Commander who spent
nearly 30 years flying fighter jets for the U.S. Navy, writes in the
book’s foreword, “Time has played an important role in aviation
since the Wright Brothers’ first flight nearly 120 years ago. Nowa-
days, our jets have sophisticated avionics systems with embedded
satellite-synchronized clocks, but fighter pilots use our wristwatch-
es before, during, and after our flights.”
For most aviators, DiMatteo notes, “the timepiece of choice is
the mechanical watch. There are many reasons why, but for me, one
of the most important is the emotional connection. Mine not only
reminds me of the brilliant heritage of fighter aviation, but of my fa-
ther, a naval aviator and fighter pilot from 1940 to 1970. He adored
his mechanical watch and wore it every day. I recall it was always
pretty banged up and scratched; he even wore it with the watch’s
face on the underside of his
wrist to minimize damage.”
DiMatteo’s personal
choice of timepiece is the
IWC Pilot’s Watch Top Gun
Chronograph. “Robust and
durable, it easily handles ev-
erything from being smacked decelerations of catapult launches and arrested landings on aircraft
against the inside of the carriers.”
cockpit during a dogfight to Most important of all, “I know the damage a jet’s tough environ-
dramatic pressure changes, ment does to my own body, so the fact that my IWC watch’s hun-
sustained G-forces, and even dreds of tiny parts function impeccably under such demanding con-
the intense accelerations and ditions is incredible.”
Top right: Iconic pilot’s watches from the likes of Breitling, Rolex and Bremont, Top left: The cover of the book, published by Riz-
zoli; Middle: The Omega Speedmaster became the first watch worn on the Moon; Bottom: The super-cool Breitling Jet Team is one
of the largest aerobatic display teams in Europe
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MOTO The final ten Brough Superior SS100 motorcycles were made in
1940, the last of a very special breed. That is until 2008, when the
Arabian Knight
The Brough Superior Lawrence ushers in the
grandson of a British bespoke tailor, Mark Upham, acquired and
consolidated the Brough trademarks. Perhaps Upham’s grandfather
and George Brough had sold complementary outfits to the same cli-
ents—the forebears of those in the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride,
and every suited racer today.
latest chapter for the Rolls-Royce of motorbikes Upham went about resurrecting Brough in its original spirit, with
an initial bespoke recreation of the racing version of the Superior
Te x t b y D U N C AN Q U I N N SS100 Pendine, dubbed the SS101 and available to order for a cool
“GEORGE BROUGH’S FIRST

‘SUPERIOR’ MOTORCYCLE
WAS BUILT AS A BESPOKE,
HANDMADE ALTERNATIVE”
$250,000. He then sold on the Brough rights for motorcycles to Thi- When the blitzkrieg of a new World War descended in the late
erry Henriette, who set up BSM (Brough Superior Motorcycles) at 1930s, Brough and his by-then competitor Phil Vincent were pressed
its new headquarters in Toulouse, France, a hotbed of aerospace en- into ceasing production and devoting their resources the Allied war
gineering firms. effort; Brough never started back up. But Brough’s were always a
Soon thereafter came the SS100 for a new generation, the 2017 combination of bespoke parts and the curation of the finest of every-
Brough Superior SS100—and now, in 2021, the Lawrence. Named for thing else available off-the-shelf, quality controlled to the point of per-
Lawrence of Arabia, a man who became legend through his exploits of fection. So it should come as no surprise that the $80,000 Lawrence
derring-do in the deserts of the Middle East during the Great War. He continues this ethos by using a 102 hp engine designed by Boxer De-
was, perhaps, the original suited racer, zipping around on his Brough sign and assembled by BSM with the assistance of Akira Engineer-
motorcycles in full military regalia. He named one of them, a Superior ing, fitted into a hand-built bespoke titanium chassis clothed in car-
SS100, after the Aramaic “Son of Thunder”—Boanerges—and com- bon fiber, and floating on aluminum suspension. Stopping power is
mented of one ride among many, “Boanerges and I took the Newark provided by French braking specialist Béringer, with dual-disc
road for the last hour of daylight. He ambles at forty-five and when roar- brakes up front and a single disc brake at the back.
ing his utmost, surpasses the hundred. A skittish motor-bike with a Aesthetically inspired by a curved Bedouin knife, does the Law-
touch of blood in it is better than all the riding animals on earth.” rence conjure up flickers of Peter O’Toole (who played Lawrence on
George Brough made his first “Superior” motorcycle in 1919 and the big screen in 1962) cresting a hill in full regalia flat on the gas?
began offering them as a bespoke, handmade alternative to every- Maybe it does. Until we have a chance to swing a leg over his name-
thing else on the market in 1920. Through clever marketing and rigor- sake model, we can’t really say if T.E. Lawrence would have loved it.
ous quality control he found the same audience as Rolls-Royce, Pur- It may well have depended on whether his goal was a solo blat for the
dey, and Savile Row suit-makers, and quickly ascended to become horizon, or a date for tea-for-two.
the “King of Cool” of two-wheeled speed machines. By the time the Either way, we wonder what would have happened almost 100
SS100 made its debut in 1925, it did so cresting a wave of world re- years ago had the great Boanerges featured the brakes on these new
cords, including reaching 123 mph. models.
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Thailand’s most photo-worthy adventures, from Bond-themed getaways to elegant elephant excursions
L AYA N R E S I D E N C E S
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inding an idyllic, unspoiled Thai getaway is not as simple as graphic has emerged however as more mindful travel moves center
it used to be. As South East Asia’s original blissed-out backstage—Jack Wolfskin-wearing, Keto-following, TED Talk-watch-
packer’s haven, coastal Thailand was colonized by the Euro ing digital nomads are now drawn to the nation’s abundant adven-
EDM party crowd and wildlife-loving jungle junkies. A new demo- ture menu.
Are there bonafide Bond junkies in your squad? Savor life in the lan—the largest and most sublime of the resort’s 15 ultra-luxurious
fast lane at Layan Residences by Anantara in Phuket. The tropical residences. Commanding prime ocean and jungle views, this lavish
retreat recently launched a budget-blowing bender inspired by the eight-bedroom contemporary villa comes with a live-in butler and
007 classic The Man with the Golden Gun. From flying-in via private jet an on-call private chef and spa therapist, a setup worthy of Dr. No.
to handling the original golden gun from the 1974 film (talk about a Showcasing a chic indoor-outdoor design, the villa features a pho-
killer photo op), this ultimate guys’ trip brims with VIP perks togenic roof terrace, 72-ft. infinity pool, and massage room. A glass-
geared towards male bonding of the highest order. clad wine room leads to the pièce de résistance: a 007-ready man
Kick off in high style as your chosen circle of seven boards a private cave adorned with leather sofas, an antique billiards table, and the
jet from Bangkok to Phuket, then a chauffeured limo to Villa Simi- legendary golden gun itself. One of the most iconic weapons in 007
Villa Similan wows from every angle, primed for a budget-blowing bender of a bachelor’s bash.
history, the gun is brandished by the film’s villain, Francisco “Pis- es in small-group adventure travel and community tourism, a style
tols” Scaramanga. of travel that G Adventures pioneered, which is lower impact by its
Christopher Lee’s portrayal of the Cuban assassin remains a high very definition. Poon Tip’s insights are more relevant now than ever,
point of the Bond canon. His weapon of choice was a custom-built given how Leonardo Dicaprio’s star-making turn in 2000’s The
modular pistol made of several seemingly innocuous golden objects. Beach impacted Thailand tourism like a human tsunami. A genera-
A cigarette case cleverly formed the handle, a gas lighter became the tion flocked to Maya Bay on Phi Phi Leh Island, chasing their own
bullet chamber, a gold cufflink was used for the trigger, and a foun- epiphanies on the famous jungle-backed beach where the film was
tain pen screwed into place to form a ballistic barrel. Get a closer, set. If you’re allergic to such antics and more of a wildlife adventurer,
hands-on look at this fabled film prop during a wine tasting with then head to the remote Golden Triangle at the northern tip of Thai-
Anantara’s wine guru, before retiring to the terrace for a feast of cu- land, a haven for elephant enthusiasts.
linary delights. Spend a spine-tingling night observing majestic elephants in their
This experience comes with a glamorous yacht cruise around Phang ancient habitat from the comfort of a fully kitted out, transparent
Nga Bay, where the spy thriller was filmed, during which you’ll enjoy Jungle Bubble at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Re-
free-flowing Krug champagne and a gourmet barbecue by the on- sort. Perched on wooden decks above the forest, two luxurious
board private chef. Spot the bay’s most photographed mangrove- bubbles offer utterly unique views of the playful pachyderm herds, as
cloaked rock, James Bond Island, a key location in the movie as Scar- well as the sweeping starlit sky. Fully air-conditioned, the bubble’s
amanga’s hideout. Keep an eye out for monkeys, birds and lizards, but 237 square feet of indoor space encompasses a king bedroom and
resist the temptation to flex your F45 biceps by doing pull-ups on seating area, and an enclosed, en-suite shower and vanity. Bath-
mangrove branches; these are the “lungs” of the ecosystem here. At robes and slippers are laid out next to crisp white linen with a choice
nearby Tarzan beach however, swing your heart out on vines to drop of pillows. Your adventure includes a delectable dinner basket and a
dramatically into the sea, dispersing shoals of cigar fish. fully stocked mini bar.
Back at the villa, brush up on your pugilism skills with a private Meandering down from China in wide, bloated arcs, the upper
Muay Thai boxing lesson. Soak up the views over the Andaman Sea Mekong river unravels in a serene, sun-soaked sheen. Fortress ruins
as your butler serves up signature dry Martinis before heading to to the south, now nearly swallowed whole by jungle vines, are the
the cinema room for a private viewing of vintage Bond films. When residue of the region’s bloody clash of kingdoms, contested by Bur-
in season, bioluminescence glitters in the warm sea, a rather remark- mese, Thai, Laotian and Khmer armies for centuries. Reclaimed
T H I S PA G E P H OTO C O U R T E S Y P H OTO C O U R T E S Y O F A N A N TA R A L AYA N R E S I D E N C E S O P P O S I T E PA G E P H OTO C O U R T E S Y O F A N A N TA R A -

able phenomenon to lose yourself in a late-night swim. Float on your from notorious drug smugglers, the area is now a sanctuary of gild-
back and look up at the stars above; aquatic somersaults spark up ed temples and secluded shrines. Part of Anantara’s allure is its hid-
your own underwater constellations. The package includes private den location; achingly pristine jungle crowned by stunning pavil-
jet flights from Bangkok to Phuket for up to seven people and exclu- ions, exclusively positioned to take in majestic three-country views
sive use of Villa Similan for three nights with breakfast, and the villa overlooking the confluence of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. You’d
sleeps up to sixteen. be forgiven for mistaking the resort for a jungle village—one belong-
As a travel impresario who has inspired a generation of global trek- ing to a tribe with a fondness for fluffy Belgian waffles, walk-in wine
kers, Bruce Poon Tip, founder of G Adventures tells us, “Adventure cellars, and bubbly Jacuzzis.
travel is subjective, it’s not all adrenaline-fueled activities; to me it’s If the Pictionary clue was “tropical paradise”, you can bet we’d be
experiencing something that is new to you.” His company specializ- drawing this place on our mental sketchpad.
GOLDEN TRIANGLE ELEPHANT CAMP &RESORT
This page: Cruise Phang Nga Bay in consummate Bond style, drinking in the scenic jungle hideaway where the Golden Gun spy thrill-
er was filmed while enjoying free-flowing Krug champagne. Opposite page: Jungle Bubbles among the elephants at Anantara Golden
Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort
“ADVENTURE TRAVEL IS SUBJECTIVE,
IT’S NOT ALL ADRENALINE-FUELED ACTIVITIES”
TITAN
JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER
TITAN OF INDUSTRY
AND PHILANTHROPY
How the Standard Oil founder’s legacy of generosity paved the way for today’s billionaires
Te x t b y K EI T H G O R D O N
T
here is perhaps no magnate who can be said to have had them out of business, taking more and more market share in order to
as important, and lasting, an impact on the modern world form Standard Oil Trust in 1882.
of business as John D. Rockefeller, whose influence is still They also grew vertically, however, eventually controlling
felt on the American and global economy 120 years after much of the industry from drilling to driving, and acquiring assets
his retirement. Most importantly, Standard Oil, the company he up and down the supply chain, including oil wells, transportation
founded in 1870, not only built the modern energy industry, but cre- methods, and even moved on to retail sales of products to custom-
ated the architecture for today’s multinational corporations. A cen- ers. They even built their own oil drums and developed new uses
tury later, elements of Standard Oil live on as ExxonMobil, Chev- for petroleum byproducts. Rockefeller’s genius was evident in his
ron and many other companies that still dominate the global energy usage of economies of scale to enhance Standard Oil’s profitability
sector. Wealth from Standard Oil built major cities including Mi- and efficiency.
ami Beach, and funded some of the nation’s most dominant banks. While there was no doubt as to the success of Rockefeller and
And Rockefeller’s charitable foundation set the stage for modern Standard Oil, there was plenty of controversy over the methods
philanthropy, medicine, and education, and tackled the greatest is- which were said to have enabled their atmospheric rise. Rockefell-
sues facing mankind in the 20th century. er and Standard Oil became targets of the Sherman Antitrust Act,
Philanthropy became Rockefeller’s passion following his retire- passed in 1890 with the stated purpose of promoting free competi-
ment from business at the age of 60—he lived to be 97—and he tion in the marketplace and preventing anti-competitive practices
paved the way for the charitable initiatives that are so fashionable that hurt consumers and the economy as a whole. While the com-
among billionaires today. Take, for example, the Giving Pledge, first pany fought the legislation for some two decades, eventually Stan-
established in 2010 and signed by dozens of the richest and most dard Oil was broken up into more than 30 companies, finalized by
successful entrepreneurs in America. Since then, the charitable ini- the U.S. Supreme Court in a 1911 ruling declaring the company in
tiative has spread, not only to dozens of other American billionaires, violation of antitrust laws—which did nothing to detract from his
but to some of the highest-net-worth individuals around the world unprecedented success in business and industry.
who have taken a pledge to donate the majority of their wealth to Rockefeller’s true legacy was only beginning, however, on all
philanthropic causes. fronts. Having retired from day-to-day business operations in the
While the media, the public and others have rightly applauded 1890s, he continued to keep an eye on his empire. With the inven-
their actions, the truth is only the need to make such ambitions pub- tion and then the proliferation of gas-powered automobiles in the
lic has any novelty. Far before it become popular, trendy or even early 20th century, and the subsequent shift from kerosene to gas-
good business to make such a public commitment, Rockefeller, a oline as the primary petroleum product as a result, Rockefeller
titan of unmatched financial and philanthropic impact whose very saw his fortune grow to unimaginable levels. Some have estimated
name is now synonymous with the ideas of success and wealth, did his fortune, adjusted for inflation, would be worth around $418 bil-
it privately. lion in today’s terms.
While many know of John D. Rockefeller as the remarkable man A devoutly religious Baptist, Rockefeller believed that God
who built the Standard Oil empire and became what some have granted him this incredible bounty, and thus he felt a profound obli-
called the richest man in modern history, not enough realize the al- gation to do good things with his wealth. “From the beginning, I
most unimaginably large impact his philanthropy, and philanthrop- was trained to work, to save, and to give,” he explained later in life.
ic legacy, have left around the country and the world. Rockefeller also admired his fellow tycoon, Andrew Carnegie, who
Rockefeller was born into unremarkable circumstances, in a had given away the bulk of his fortune in his later years, becoming
small town in upstate New York, in 1839. After the family moved to one of the nation’s foremost philanthropists. For a man whom many
Ohio in the 1850s, he dropped out of school and began working as a in his day viewed as avaricious in the extreme, Rockefeller was in
bookkeeper. He soon established his first business, a firm that sold fact a man less intent on accumulating wealth than he was on best
produce such as hay, grain and meat, and thrived thanks to the de- using his profits to help others.
mand created by the Civil War. By 1863, the hard-working young Rockefeller was deeply charitable throughout his life, often per-
man was sensing a major opportunity was in the still-nascent oil in- sonally reading the countless letters requesting money which he and
dustry, and began by taking a stake in a refinery near Cleveland. his family received early in his success, before deciding whom to as-
Thanks in large part to Rockefeller’s insistence on a business that sist. While this was an example of his decency and desire to help the
was both economical and efficient, his venture soon controlled near- less fortunate, it wasn’t practical. For someone who had built his
ly all of the refineries in Cleveland. Incorporated in 1870 as Stan- empire on efficiency and the economy of scale, Rockefeller’s philan-
dard Oil, the company founded by Rockefeller and his partners thropy began disjointed and inefficient. By the 1890s the size of his
would soon grow into a behemoth. By the 1880s, Standard Oil con- fortune had made this scattershot philanthropy not only ineffective,
trolled an estimated 90% of America’s oil industry. They did this by but simply impossible.
growing horizontally, buying up the competition, or simply pricing “About the year 1890 I was still following the haphazard fashion
“THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION’S GOAL WAS TO PROMOTE THE WELLBEING
OF MANKIND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD”
P H OTO BY O S C A R W H I T E / C O R B I S / V C G V I A G E T T Y I M A G E S
of giving here and there as appeals presented themselves,” Rocke- essentially invented the model of large-scale philanthropy and the
feller wrote in his 1909 memoir, despite the fact that by the year of usage of scientific giving to determine appropriate recipients. Ac-
publishing, he had already given away some $158 million to a range cording to the foundation, “This new philanthropy did not seek to
of causes and recipients. “I investigated as I could, and worked my- provide direct relief to the diseased or impoverished, but instead
self almost to a nervous breakdown. There was then forced upon me looked to systematic, scientific principles to cure the ‘root causes’
the necessity to organize and plan this department of our daily tasks underlying both physical illness and social problems.” The organiza-
on as distinct lines of progress as we did with our business affairs.” tions they created to guide these efforts were the forbearers of to-
As such, Rockefeller’s philanthropy, eventually orga- day’s global behemoths of philanthropy, in that they searched for
nized into the Rockefeller Foundation, taking on the same level of enormous societal problems that only large, well-funded entities
efficiency and effectiveness that Standard Oil had previously could battle.
reached. The foundation was seeded with $50 million worth of The Rockefeller Foundation used the lessons learned in
Standard Oil shares and given the mission “to promote the wellbe- these early efforts, including the effectiveness of demonstration pro-
ing of mankind throughout the world.” grams and infrastructure enhancement, to maximize their impact in
Two men, Rockefeller’s son, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and the years that followed. From exploring the lack of education in the
Frederick T. Gates, helped the titan imagine and create a modern South for Black children in 1901, to today’s multinational, global
philanthropic organization and suitable structure. In doing so, they philanthropic organization, there remains a consistent thread of at-
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night, renewably powered irrigation can provide increased crop
yields and food, while all businesses can grow more easily with a
reliable source of electricity, especially in the modern age of the in-
ternet, computers, mobile devices and the digitalization of finance
and currency. These efforts are led by the Power the Last Mile proj-
ect, as well as advanced data analysis and global reach enabled by
other projects such as Data & Technology Solutions and Driving
Global Action.
Expanding Equity and Economic Opportunity have always
been foundational goals in much of the Rockefeller Foundation’s
work, but specifically they focus on two pathways to success in the
country, and the world. The first is identifying and scaling both
proven public and private sector economic policies, which often
times require a large organization such as the Rockefeller Founda-
tion to help connect, coordinate and educate the numerous stake-
holders. The second is utilizing private capital and its power to
tacking large-scale problems utilizing the large-scale wealth accu- grow economies in places, and with people, who need access to
mulated and donated by Rockefeller. these types of grants, investments and capital.
In the century since, the impact of Rockefeller’s philanthropic And the Seizing Upon Emerging Frontiers section of the founda-
fervor has only grown. There are of course the massive institutions tion focuses on maximizing the organization’s expertise and re-
that have benefitted from Rockefeller’s wealth, including Spellman sources to take inventions, processes and technologies on the fron-
College in Atlanta, the University of Chicago, which he helped tiers of science and figure out how to best utilize them to minimize
found, and Johns Hopkins University, who founded their School of inequities in the world. Just as the foundation was an innovator in
Hygiene and Public Health, the first of its kind in the U.S., with large-scale philanthropy, it remains a pioneer by working through
funding from the Rockefeller Foundation. The foundation now has areas such as Climate & Resilience and Innovative Finance, which
offices on four continents, maintaining a focus on public health addresses the ability of global development to access private capital.
while continuing to fund an array of partners that span the philan- As advances like cryptocurrency, blockchain, satellite internet and
thropic and non-profit spectrum. mobile banking continue to develop, the Foundation works to en-
Today, the Rockefeller Foundation focuses its efforts on five ex- sure that the most advanced ideas in the world are also helping some
tremely important missions: Nourishing People and Planet, Achiev- of the least developed areas of the globe.
ing Health for All, Ending Energy Poverty, Expanding Equity and So, while many of the same inequities and economic disparities
Economic Opportunity, and Seizing Upon Emerging Frontiers. endure in today’s modern capitalism, and today’s titans endure the
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These serve as umbrellas under which the countless projects fund- same criticisms and accusations of monopolistic and anti-competi-
ed by the Foundation are organized, but they also harken back to tive practices, it’s important for society to not only focus on the enor-
the generosity, humanity and philanthropy inspired in the charity by mous wealth of these modern age Rockefeller-types, but what they
its founder. Notably, for a company founded by the titan of oil, the choose to do with their concentrated wealth.
organization has made green initiatives a major part of their goals John D. Rockefeller not only changed what the American and
for the future of the planet. global economies would look like in the 20th century, but what
Many still don’t realize the impact that Ending Energy Poverty large-scale philanthropy could accomplish globally. So the next
has had, and will have, on societies and individuals around the time one hears about the Giving Pledge, and another billionaire
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world, but the Rockefeller philanthropic efforts aim to change this. committing to donate the bulk of their fortunes to charity, remem-
By accelerating access to reliable, renewable electricity, the founda- ber this isn’t a modern trend or concept, but one over a century old,
tion is able to jumpstart the lives and economies of low income com- sparked by one of the greatest industrialists, and philanthropists,
munities worldwide. Lights at home allow children to study at the world has ever known.
MILTON FRIEDMAN’S MONOPOLY THEORY

Some of the most impactful economists and business minds of the modern era aren’t as critical of
the way Rockefeller and Standard Oil handled their business as was the Supreme Court. Milton
Friedman, the famous economist and leader of the Chicago school of economic theory, once ex-
plained the complexity of such a broad term as monopoly, writing, “Exchange is truly voluntary
only when nearly equivalent alternatives exist. Monopoly implies the absence of alternatives and
thereby inhibits effective freedom of exchange. In practice monopoly, frequently if not generally,
arises from government support or from collusive agreements among individuals… however mo-
nopoly may also arise because it is technically efficient to have a single producer or enterprise.”
Friedman explained that “When technical conditions make a monopoly the natural outcome
of competitive market forces, there are only three alternatives that seem available: private mo-
nopoly, public monopoly or public regulation. All three are bad so we must choose among evils.”
Thus, Friedman points out that while there may be problems in capitalism caused by monopo-
lies, there are few viable options to prevent them. Many experts also note that while encouraging
competition and thus lowering prices is the goal of antitrust laws, Standard Oil actually lowered
prices while dominating the market and exerting its control over the entire production, refine-
ment and sale of their product. In other words: Rockefeller was right.
Top photo: The Gothic Revival Rockefeller Chapel at the University of Chicago dates to 1928 and was intended by Rockefeller to be the
dominant feature of the campus. Bottom photo: America economist Milton Friedman, pictured here in 1983, was awarded the 1976
Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences
AN AMERICAN CLASSIC SINCE 1934.
PHOTOGRAPHY
DEPTH
of
FIELD
Legendary Scottish photographer Albert Watson reveals the secrets to success in his new book
F
ew photographers in the world are as adept at combining art, parable 50-year career. “I’ve had a very long journey in photography,”
fashion and commercial photography into an oeuvre as iconic Watson notes at the beginning of the book. “It’s been a deep, endless
as that of Albert Watson. The Scottish-born lensman got his passion for me. From the first minute I picked up a camera, I’ve had
start in the 1970s, embarking on a career that would eventually see that passion and, when I was shooting last week, I still had that pas-
him ranked as one of the most influential photographers of all time by sion.”
industry bible Photo District News, alongside the likes of Irving Penn There is perhaps no more succinct key to his success. “I’ve always
and Richard Avedon, among others. Along the way he has shot more kept an interest in still life, portraiture and fashion, and I like to run all
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than 100 covers for Vogue, 40 for Rolling Stone, and countless fashion these things together,” he writes. “I’ve been in New York now for 40
and ad campaigns; and won numerous honors, including a Lucie years—working, always doing my own projects, really holding on to
Award, a Grammy Award, three Andys, a Der Steiger Award, a Has- all these experiences from the past, but always looking towards the
selblad Masters Award; and the Centenary Medal, a lifetime achieve- future. I’ve had a circuitous journey to photography, but I’ve learned a
ment award from the Royal Photographic Society. In 2015 Queen lot along the way, and my experiences have had a great influence on
Elizabeth II awarded Watson the Order of the British Empire (OBE) how I work now. Perhaps most importantly, I’ve always followed my
for his lifetime contribution to the art of photography. curiosity.”
In June, Laurence King Publishing will bring out his latest book, To be sure Watson could be forgiven for taking a somewhat supe-
Albert Watson: Creating Photographs, a beautifully-designed masterclass rior tone, but he declines to do so with disarming humility when relat-
in photography brimming with anecdotes and advice from his incom- ing the lessons he’s learned. Such as: “Learning photography is like
Above, left: Kate Moss, Marrakech, Morocco, 1993; Right: Andy Warhol, New York City, 1985.
Opposite: Gabrielle Reece wearing Vivienne Westwood, Paris, 1989
learning to drive a car: the first time
you get in a car, you think, I’ll never
manage this, I’m going to kill some-
body. I’m going to hit a wall, or,
even worse, kill myself. And, after a
week of lessons, you feel a little bit
better about things. Then, let’s go
as far as two years later, you begin to
drive almost automatically…. Once
you get over the hurdle of technical
things in a car, you’ve learned to
drive it. I like to use that as an anal-
ogy for photography. You learn to
drive the camera, really know the
camera inside out, study different kinds of lighting and understand
what each can give you, and, when you’ve learned all of that, it opens
doors creatively.”
Watson is best known for his portraits of everyone from Alfred
Hitchcock to Steve Jobs and Kate Moss. “Very often, for a portrait
shot, you’re trying to control people’s emotions to put them towards
what you want in the image,” he relates. “You give them roles to play
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and have them imagine specific scenarios…. Of course, when you
want to tilt someone’s head slightly or something like that, don’t forget
to always kindly ask if it’s OK for you to touch the person or move
them around. But, other times, you don’t need to control your subject
at all: they just sit there, and you think they look great.”
He also goes into technical details like lighting, making this a
very practical book for photographers of all types. “I have a great love
“PHOTOGRAPHY HAS ALWAYS BEEN A DEEP, ENDLESS PASSION FOR ME”

of strobes, tungsten light and HMI lights,” he notes, “but, every so
often, I have a mad kind of love affair with natural light. I did a lot of
my early work with natural light, but I only began to reconsider using
it at the end of the 1980s. In 1993, I did a shoot for a whole day with
Kate Moss under natural light, at times with just a little bit of strobe.
It was the only time I ever worked with her, and it made for some
amazing pictures. We did the shoot in a villa in Morocco called Dar
Tamsna. She was an up-and-coming model at the time and flew down
from London. It was for German Vogue…. [and] at the very end, she
told me it was her 19th birthday that day.”
He later returned to Morocco several times, and it became one of
his best-known locations. “The Morocco project was a huge one for
me, and it emphasizes a lot of the things I’ve been saying about the
importance of preparation and inspiration,” he relates. “Not letting
the technical get in the way of the creative, seeing the individual when
taking their portrait, controlling light, always keeping your eyes open,
and, most importantly, looking for memorability…. Everything in
photography is a delicate balance. You have to work very hard, but if
you truly want to be a photographer and you’re passionate about it,
your passion should absolutely carry you through.”
Good photographers, he concludes, “learn to look inside their
photos. When I was starting out, I’d have a vision in my head of a
shot; I just didn’t have enough experience to carry it out. But your
photography will get better the more you do it. In the beginning, you
need to be shooting a hundred pictures a day, just keep shooting, keep
shooting and analyzing the picture. Put it on a wall, stare at it, go to
sleep looking at it, and then, when you wake up in the morning, have
another look. Then put it in a drawer and pull it out a week later, be-
cause great photography has to stand the test of time. You should be
equally proud of an image you took 20 years ago as of one you took
today.”
This page, top left: The cover of the book, Waris Dirie, Ouarzazate, Morocco, 1993. Top right: Christy Turlington, New York City, 1990.
Bottom: ‘Breaunna at Fridge,’ Budget Suites, Las Vegas, 2001. Opposite: Gigi Hadid in a dress by Iris van Herpen, New York City, 2019
RACING
WHATEVER IT TAKES
We sit down with Red Bull Racing Honda’s Max Verstappen to discuss all things Formula One
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rguably the most exciting young talent in Formula or frustrated because there are other cars behind us which are quite
One today, Max Verstappen electrifies the Red Bull a lot slower.
Racing garage every time he slides into his Honda-
powered RB16B racecar. In only his first race for Red Let’s talk about your history a bit. Your father raced in Formula
Bull, the then-18-year-old took the checkered flag in One and everyone looks up to their dad. When did you realize you
first place, quickly becoming the youngest—not to mention Hol- were faster than him?
land’s first and only—driver to ever win a Formula One Grand Prix.
Five seasons later it’s become clear that only the G.O.A.T. Lewis Difficult to really say…. I would say around the age of 14, 15, in go-
Hamilton blocks Verstappen from notching his first F1 Champion- karting, at the time. Before that I was still learning a lot from him.
ship. The pressure—and glory—all rest on his shoulders. We weren’t driving together. He was of course also my coach, he
Of course the F1 field is flooded with young, hungry talent nip- was tuning my engines. He was my mechanic and we were always
ping at the heels of Red Bull’s premier driver, so Verstappen’s got his traveling together, so I was just learning a lot from all his advice.
work cut out. But all signs point to great potential in 2021: the young And of course I’m getting faster and faster and he’s not particularly
Dutchman finished last season’s final Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi cap- getting faster, he’s getting older. And at one point you go over your
turing pole position, and led every lap to secure the checkered flag. peak, so it’s a bit of both. I think I was becoming better and he was
Overall he finished the 2020 season ahead in the standings of every maybe becoming a little bit slower.
car not brandishing a Mercedes tri-star on its nose, so Verstappen
knows exactly who’s in his crosshairs. That must’ve been both a proud moment and incredibly frustrat-
In the first race of the 2021 season in Bahrain Max emerged with ing to see a 14-year-old keeping up with him.
a hard-fought second-place finish behind only Hamilton, then fol-
lowed up by overtaking the current Champion in a stirring victory at Well it was always his goal to make me better than him. He was al-
the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. We sat down with Red Bull Rac- ways way more nervous when I was racing than when he was racing
ing Honda’s Great Young Hope before the season began to discuss himself. Basically, once he stopped racing in Formula One, he dedi-
all things Formula One. cated his whole life to me, to try and get me to Formula One. We
talk every day, still, and also throughout the F1 season.
You finished on a really high note in Abu Dhabi with a victory in
the very last race of 2020. How do you feel looking back at that You are known in F1 for having a very technical understanding of
season? the car, much more than the average driver. Would you say that is
one of your advantages?
It is always nice to win the final race of the season, but it doesn’t
guarantee you anything for the next year. We still have to put a good From a very young age my dad was explaining a lot to me: how
car on the track and we know that Mercedes will be strong again. things worked when he was tuning my engines, like opening up the
They are always very strong, especially from the start, so that’s whole engine and showing me what he was doing to just get a bit
where we have been lacking in the last few years. I hope that we more of a technical understanding…. He was always there to try and
learn from it and can be more competitive to start this new season. test me as well, changing a few things to see if I could actually really
feel the difference. He wouldn’t tell me what he changed, and then
One of the hardest things for some fans to wrap their head around after a run I would come back and tell him. And that’s how you learn
is how you guys mentally deal with the fact that you’re always com- how to feel stuff. And then it advances more and more, the more you
peting against a significantly superior car, e.g. Mercedes-AMG. are driving, and into Formula One as well. Of course the technical
terms become a bit more complicated, but throughout the years you
Well, that’s Formula One. This is something that you know already learn how to get on with it.
from when you are very little watching the sport, that some cars are
better than others. When I joined [Red Bull Racing junior team] You had great success early on in your career, but initially you
Toro Rosso, at the time you know you’re not going to fight for vic- were also seen as a little bit wild or aggressive. Do you recognize
tory [right away], and that it takes a bit of time. And now we are very a breakthrough at any point, or do you just see that as a natural
close. We can win a few races here and there, but we all want to fight evolution?
for the world championship. They clearly also have a lot of good
people, but we are trying our best. I’m just always very motivated to I think it’s just natural. I only did one year in car racing before I got
try and get the best out of it, but there’s no reason to be disappointed to F1, so I had to make a few mistakes and become better to learn.
you have to always look at your own performances and there are al-
ways things you can do better; but it was an improvement from the
year before. That’s what you like to see. I don’t think nowadays
you’re going to make big jumps in terms of performance because
otherwise you wouldn’t be a Formula One driver. You’re now be-
coming a more complete driver just through experience, from what
you learned in F1, what you did wrong, what you did right, and then
at the end of the day you put that all together to try and get a better
result.
What’s the sweetest moment you’ve experienced so far in racing?
I think you will never forget your first victory in Formula One, be-
cause that’s what you always worked for. To get to Formula One first
of all was a great achievement, but then the work starts. Then finally
being on that top step—two years before I was sitting on the couch.
Everyone makes mistakes. Nobody is a robot and it’s always good to I could only dream of one day hopefully achieving something like
admit mistakes as well. It’s just been a natural process, I think. But that, and I was only 18 years old at the time. And then, standing
besides that most of the time I had to take a lot of risks to try and there, seeing your dad under the podium, that was a very emotional
force a good result. If you have the best car in the field, you don’t moment, where you look at each other and you actually say, We did
need to take as much risk because you know that your car is anyway it. After all that work and go-karting and leading up to Formula
good enough to be first or second. Whereas we maybe had a few One. Yeah, that was definitely an amazing moment.
weekends a year where we could really perform and try to win. So
then of course you have to risk it a bit more, knowing that this op- You were the youngest to ever have done it, at that point. Thrill-
portunity is not there every single race weekend. ing, but it must have put a ton of pressure on your shoulders, too,
because you won on your first race.
At the end of the day last season you finished third; but you came
in pretty close behind Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas, and what is Yeah. It was, but we just try to keep it going. I’m pretty relaxed, so I
understood as a much better car. Given the context, was that always say, ‘We’ll see what happens.’ I just try to do the best I can
gratifying? and hopefully that’s enough. That I think keeps the pressure away.
I think it was a good season. I look at it from my side: Did I perform What are your realistic expectations and goals for the rest of 2021?
better than I’ve done before? I think I did. I was more consistent,
made fewer mistakes, and always tried to maximize the result. But Well hopefully we can put the fight to Mercedes. That’s what we
we had too many retirements—we retired I think five times over the want to do. That’s why we are in Formula One: we want to win
season. One time with a tire blowout and then four times with is- championships. The team has shown in the past that they can do it,
sues. That’s too much if you really want to do something in the and everyone is very motivated to try and beat them. It’s not going to
championship. At the end of the day being second or third for me is be easy. They’ve been so dominant the last few years, but we’re go-
not going to change anything because you’re only there to win. But ing to try again and see how close we can make it.
“EVERYONE IS VERY MOTIVATED TO TRY TO BEAT MERCEDES”

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DREAM
WEAVER
Nazanin Mandi reveals her Elle Rêve lingerie line, along with some advice for those just starting out
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Polyglot Nazanin Mandi has shined since the wizened age of ten, hood fears. From any sane perspective you are a beautiful woman,
when she booked her first modeling gig. Only five years later the and I’m assuming you’ve been treated like one for most of your life.
young star belted out Mozart’s Requiem to a crowded Carnegie Hall. How does somebody develop these fears and self-doubts?
It’s little surprise the half-Mexican/half-Persian beauty, who has 1.6
million Instagram followers, has lived a charmed existence, includ- It’s hard to say because social media has such a huge influence on it,
ing marrying the love of her life, superstar R&B singer Miguel. But but I don’t think it matters what you look like or where you’re from.
as the actress—who plays leading roles in Lena Waithe’s BET series We’re all insecure about something. And it most likely stems from
Twenties and 2020’s The Last Conception, and will be seen this fall in trauma from your childhood, which mine does. Somebody extreme-
BET’s Games People Play—debuts her stunning lingerie line Elle ly close to me told me repeatedly at like 11 or 12 years old, it was a very
Rêve, she reveals perhaps even more. crucial time in adolescence and growing up, that I needed to watch
my weight, that I was gaining weight, and that in order to do what I
How was your morning? wanted to do in life I needed to be disciplined in that area. If you’re
telling that to a girl entering junior high, it’s going to stick with
Well, I woke up at 6:30 like I always do, that’s my routine. I give my- them, and it has. And I just feel like it’s so important to remind peo-
self a good ‘me time’ hour. Me time includes coffee, reading emails. I ple to be careful what you tell children, they’re very intelligent and it
will wake up and meditate in bed with my husband sometimes, he sticks with them. It was a very low-key traumatic experience.
does that every morning. Sometimes I’m just not in the mental space
or don’t have the time. I’m also like a crazy cat lady—it’s my time to Was this at all part of the motivation or inspiration to develop
spend quality time with my cats, they sit with me while I’m reading your new lingerie line, Elle Rêve?
and that’s like our little time together.
Yes, it absolutely was. Everything that I try to do is influenced in a
I noticed your cat’s name is Vanity. Was she named after the Prince very positive and motivational way, and it comes from experience. I
protégé? wanted Elle Rêve to be as inclusive as it could be. I wanted it to be
for most body types, and we’ll eventually get to all body types, but
Yes she was! [laughs] I grew up obsessed with her, from the music to the intent always is to make it inclusive. I made products that I knew
her long blazer and tie and thigh-high boots, and then Apollonia in could and would accentuate certain body parts, and make women
Purple Rain. I have always been intrigued with the ’80s, but also with feel comfortable. And I really made the line because I’ve always
Prince, The Time, Vanity6, just that whole music era. I find so much been intrigued by lingerie; I’ve always been like, ‘Wow, how did
joy and passion, and it brings back amazing memories being a little something so delicate and small make someone feel so confident and
kid and watching my parents enjoy their music. sexy?’ And I want other women to feel this way as well.
Do you think the fact that she was, for lack of a better term, exotic, If you look at early Apollonia, Vanity and even Prince, there was a
or not your traditional blue-eyed blonde, appealed to you? lot of lace and lingerie in their outfits. Do you think there’s any
subconscious or conscious inspiration from that era and what you
Yes, absolutely. Especially at the time she was the closest example of perceived as beautiful?
somebody who looked similar to me. Who had the dark hair, dark
eyes, olive skin, and it was what I was just attracted to because you Absolutely. And I think there was and will always be that influence
hardly saw that in the ’80s and the ’90s. in anything I create because I was, and still am, so inspired by that
era. From the black lace to pearls to leather. It’s just like that’s who I
You’ve spoken about your body dysmorphia and overcoming child- am. That’s what the majority of my closet consists of.
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Is there any particular aspect of the line you’re most proud of? Well first of all, he’s my husband, so I don’t look at him the way other
people do. I’ve known him before any of this happened. I just see
Yes. I’m most proud of the quality of the product. For me it was him as like this normal 18-year-old guy that I met. So when things
quality over quantity. I didn’t want to create 20 pieces and have the started to progress I learned to separate Miguel Pimentel from the
quality be mediocre. I created half of that, and I researched fabrics, superstar. So when it comes to his female fans, when he steps on the
and I tried for very formfitting fabrics, and comfort, and a really but- stage he belongs to them. You have to learn to separate that. If you
tery feeling. And everything was made here in L.A. We actually don’t learn to separate that, it’s going to be really difficult. So I
customed a few of the lace pieces, which I am really proud about. learned that very early on; his work, when he leaves the house, when
We also created the red, it’s like a deep Pantone red, and it’s a run- he steps on the stage, that is work, that is his passion. And I respect
ning theme throughout the first collection. I wanted something not that. But when he comes home, when he steps off that stage, he is
so bright; I wanted it to be a little muted and just not as a startling. family, he’s my husband, he’s the love of my life. And this is the focus.
So I think for me, what really helps is separating the two and under-
Clearly you are a beautiful woman of great confidence and abili- standing my place in his life, and vice versa.
ties, but what is it like to date a superstar R&B singer who is a sex
symbol himself? How do you deal with it confidence-wise? Interview edited for clarity and brevity.
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INFLUENCED IN A VERY POSI-
TIVE AND MOTIVATIONAL WAY”
SUPERCAR
SPANISH FLY
Pre-War Spanish luxury marque Hispano-Suiza returns from the grave with a $2-million, 1,100-hp EV
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n the sliver of time between the Great Wars, Hispano-Suiza ex- squadron painted a stork emblem on the side of an Hispano-Suiza-
perienced what would be known as its glory years. As the name powered fighter plane. That elegant stork, its long wings gliding
implies, the company’s foundations are a bi-national partnership through the air, would soon become the internationally recognized
between Spanish entrepreneur Damián Mateu and Swiss engineer symbol for the luxury marque.
Marc Birkigt. Launched on June 14, 1904, only a year into its gesta- The first Hispano-Suiza to wear the silver stork ornament on its
tion the firm produced its first car, a relatively modest four-cylinder, hood was the H6B, a vehicle that became a landmark for the brand.
and less than a year after that Hispano-Suiza gave birth to its debut Not only because of its 90-plus mph, six-cylinder powerplant; but mo-
six-cylinder vehicle. The first vehicle of its kind built in Spain, it gener- reso what was done with it in 1921 when French racecar driver and
ated a healthy 75 horsepower and gained international acclaim when all-round renaissance man André Dubonnet endurance-raced it in
the sixer sped across France, completing the route from Perpignan to Boulogne, France, winning the prestigious George Boillot Cup. A
Paris in a fleet 22 hours. rising fan of the marque, His Majesty King Alfonso XIII would also
When the First World War crashed down across Europe, Hispano- race the gorgeous coupé outside Madrid in the “Cuesta de las Perdi-
Suiza pivoted its engineering prowess to produce aeronautical en- ces” race.
gines and military equipment, supplying more than 50,000 engines to These were the halcyon years for Hispano-Suiza flush with success,
its motherland’s war efforts. But perhaps more important than the fi- international respect and boasting passionate fans from royalty (Swe-
nancial boost was an auspicious sign the war brought, when a French den’s Gustavo V, Romania’s Carlos II, and Monaco’s Luis II) to high-
related our past with the present and future of our brand.”
The future comes from its cutting-edge 80-kWh electric platform
bristling with 1,000-plus horsepower—a high-capacity, water-pump
cooled four-motor system, all mounted on the rear axle, that catapults
the Carmen from 0-62 mph in just 2.6 seconds. While their boasts of
“Best Electric Platform In The World” may seem premature given
the brand’s newcomer status, consider the powertrain was developed
by QEV Technologies—winners of the very first Formula E Drivers’
Title with Nelson Piquet Jr. driving the Team China car in 2015.
Meaning while the Carmen may be new, its powertrain has been
tested and forged under the daunting gauntlet of EV racing’s apex
series, birthing Hispano-Suiza’s From Race to Road ethos.
“With the knowledge gained in Formula E, we’ve designed a soft-
ware capable of controlling the torque supplied to each motor and
wattage superstars (Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein), to fashion have an exhaustive electrical control of the entire system, and thus
avatars (Coco Chanel and René Lacoste). All told, between the years regulate the power that reaches each wheel,” Hispano-Suiza CTO
of 1904 and 1946, Hispano-Suiza would produce some 12,000 cars Joan Orus says of his 1,160-Nm of torque platform, which also boasts
— among the most bespoke and luxurious rides on the planet. a Formula E suspension setup. “Our great challenge was to accurate-
Sadly, post-WWII Europe’s economic devastation claimed luxury ly design the entire electrical architecture of the vehicle and its man-
automakers across the continent; as glorious badges like Delage, Bu- agement software in order to offer a vehicle to suit our customers with
gatti, Horch and Isotta-Fraschini collapsed, so too fell Hispano-Sui- maximum performance and efficiency.”
za, finally ceasing operations in 1953. This performance elevates another notch with the even more ex-
That slumber would last over a half-century until 2019, when attend- clusive Carmen Boulogne. With an exterior molded entirely from
ees at the Geneva International Motor Show would lay eyes upon one
of the more unique vehicles in the sprawling hall, the Carmen: a wind-
swept two-seater with the flowing Art Deco lines and covered rear
wheels of a pre-War museum piece, yet powered by a futuristic pow-
ertrain devoid of pistons or fire.
If the vessel looks simultaneously futuristic while resonating the
past, it’s because Lead Designer Francesc Arenas modeled the Car-
men after one of Hispano-Suiza’s most iconic vehicles: the 1938 Du-
bonnet Xenia. That game-changing vehicle is considered among the
pantheon of pre-War coupés, incorporating futuristic tech like coil-
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spring independent suspension (designed by the aforementioned An-
dré himself), swooping aerodynamic lines, sliding doors, a wrap-
around windscreen, and beefed up 250-hp 12-cylinder lump.
“Above all the Xenia Dubonnet is a unique and emblematic model of
our brand, which also reflects its main values,” explains Arenas of his
inspiration. “Its bodywork and architecture seemed to me the ideal
starting point from which to work a new Hispano-Suiza that directly
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carbon fiber, and its powertrain boosted to 1,114-hp, the Boulogne manship and latest technology,” continues the CEO, “this is our
boasts an unheard of 1.5 kg/hp—a power-to-weight ratio only seen DNA.”
by the Koenigseggs and Aston Martin Valkyries of the world. Only 19 Carmens are to be developed and built entirely in Spain,
Personalization is also a critical element of the brand’s DNA: no and even fewer of the Boulognes, maxed out at five. With celestial
two Hispano-Suizas will be exactly the same. Utilizing their pro- price tags to match—about $2-million each, plus an additional
prietary Unique Tailormade customization program, a client can $120,000 for the Boulogne edition—the exclusivity is real. But the
configure a panoply of options, both exterior and interior, with team behind Hispano-Suiza know the rich Iberian heritage they
state-of-the-art materials and meticulous attention to the buyer’s have been handed, and realize that comes with the loftiest of ex-
wishes. In all the Carmen offers 1,904 unique personalization pectations.
combinations to make each into “a work of art.” “The process has been intense and exciting, because very few
“With the market of supercars they are sporty but not luxury, and brands can boast of a history like ours: 117 years of legacy, tradition
then hypercars have luxury but are not very sporty,” argues CEO and values that must be maintained and updated,” notes Hispano-
Sergio Martínez Campos. “For Hispano-Suiza our plan was to Suiza designer Arenas. “On the other hand, all this is subjected to
create the luxury sports car that is what we call hyperlux.” Campos the watchful eye of our president, Mr. Miguel Suqué, direct de-
believes this rare combination of power (1,100-hp) with absurd cus- scendant of Mr. Damián Mateu, founder of the brand in 1904.
tomization potential makes the Spanish brand unique in the mar- This direct relationship with the presidency translates into some-
ket, and points out customers’ reactions at their debut in Geneva thing similar to a continuous audit of our work, which assures us
in 2019. “For us the history, comfort, exclusivity, handmade crafts- that we are following the correct line.”
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TV star, rapper, singer, songwriter, actress and model—Chanel West Coast does it all
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veryone knows Chanel West Coast and her laugh as death-defying fails and gag-inducing challenges.
the merry underscore to the bro banter of Rob The thing is, Ridiculousness is Chanel’s day job. When she’s not
Dyrdek and Steelo Brim on MTV’s Ridiculousness. filming, she’s a recording artist and has been since the age of 14,
She’s the trio’s distaff member, always ready with a inspired by her father, a New York City DJ back in the day. A pro-
quippy comment or sunny smile. tege of Lil’ Wayne, she’s dropped singles and mixtapes over the
“For a long time, Snoop was my favorite guest but we’ve had so years, often collaborating with artists like YG, French Montana,
many guests that it’s hard to choose just one,” she says about co- Ty Dolla $ign, Robin Thicke, and Snoop.
hosting the insanely-popular internet clip show that features Last October, she released her first LP, America’s Sweetheart,
featuring 19 songs exploring the full range of her musical abilities.
While half the tracks were written before the pandemic, the rest
were conjured under lockdown when installing a home stu-
dio. “White Picket Fence” is an autobiographical track that sets
the record straight about her difficult path to success.
Another single, “Vinyl,” demonstrates a vocal range that might
surprise some. “I’ve never put out a song fully singing like that. A
lot of people expected to hear only rapping coming from me.
With ‘Vinyl,’ you can really see the artist that I am, that I can do a
lot more.”
While Ridiculousness is steady work, the show’s equally ridicu-
lous schedule leaves her no time to tour, other than one-off ap-
pearances like the one she did opening for Cardi B in New Or-
leans. Chanel however met Cardi for the first time at Fashion
Week. “We were backstage, and they were like, ‘Cardi! Chanel!
Get a picture together!”. “She literally grabbed me by my ass! She
was friendly and sweet.”
An industry veteran, Chanel seldom gets starstruck by the long
stream of celebs guest starring on Ridiculousness however. While
many of them are the hottest and newest acts in music, she’s par-
tial to old-school names like Kelly Rowland. “I grew up perform-
ing Destiny’s Child in a bunch of talent shows, so she was one of
my idols as a kid,” Chanel recalls in a misty moment. “So I got a
little teary-eyed [when I met her]. ‘I’ve been performing you since
I was in the sixth grade!’”
With new music dropping this summer, Chanel is currently
working on a collection of more new music for her upcoming
presently untitled album. Chanel, who has over 10 million follow-
ers across social media platforms, moves two steps closer to her
ultimate goal: a smash single.
“You kind of see it as a more attainable thing when you grow up
in a city like Los Angeles,” she says about her music career. “I
didn’t know how hard it would be. It’s been one of the hardest,
longest journeys I’ve ever been on. It’s my passion, and no matter
what, even if I never get a hit single, I’m going to keep making
music. But, I like to say I think that big hit is right around the
corner.”
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A new book by master mixologist Masahiro
Urushido of Katana Kitten shows that innovation
and tradition make a powerful cocktail
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“TO WATCH URUSHIDO MIX DRINKS

IS AN EDUCATION IN GRACE
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AND ELEGANCE”
“Our basic concept was a full-throttle Japanese-American bar,”
Urushido, who was born in Minowa, a small town in Japan’s Na-
gano Prefecture, writes in his beautiful new book, The Art of the
Japanese Cocktail, co-authored by Michael Anstendig and published
by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. “Not a Japanese bar in New York,
not a Japanese-inspired or -themed bar, but rather a hybrid of two
formidable drinking cultures, with each given equal respect and
prominence.”
From Japan, he notes, “we bring exactitude and a relentless quest
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for perfection, and a respect for classic cocktails, combined with

selfless hospitality. Into this, we infuse a decidedly American pen-
chant for diverse creativity, unique house-made and garden-fresh
ingredients, and a touch of playfulness…. Japanese bartending’s rev-
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n 2018, Masahiro Urushido and his business partner James erence for tradition and ritualization still leave room for experimen-
Tune opened Katana Kitten, a Japanese-American bar on tation, innovation, and kaizen, which means ‘continuous improve-
Hudson Street in New York City. The name reflected their ment.’”
unique approach to mixology—katana being a samurai The timing could not have been better. Japanese whisky and
sword, embodying “an almost mystical level of precision and crafts- mixology were rapidly gaining prominence in the United States, a
manship,” while kitten was a nod to their “sense of playfulness.” trend that has only increased in the years since. As Tatler Philippines
While it may have seemed like a novel, and even contradictory, con- recently noted, “Twenty years after the craft cocktail revolution
cept at the time, Katana Kitten rapidly gained recognition as one of launched in New York City, Asia is pioneering the next frontier of
the world’s finest cocktail bars; and just one year later, won the cov- drink-slinging innovation. Bridging tradition with disciplined
eted Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for Best New American craftsmanship plus a treasure trove of untapped local ingredients,
Cocktail Bar, as well as a spot on the The World’s 50 Best Bars list. Asian bars are creating some of the most exciting and outré cock-
This page, top: Masahiro Urushido’s incredible Azusa Express cocktail is made with cranberry sous-vide aquavit. From The Art of the
Japanese Cocktail. Below: The Hinoki Martini is Urushido’s intricate take on a classic saketini. Opposite: Urushido making one of his
signature creations at Katana Kitten
tails in the world.” niques and curated ingredients. But it is much more profound
To be sure, Urush- than that.”
ido and Katana Kit- While apprenticing in Japan, he cut his teeth crafting whisky
ten deserve some of cocktails. “The archetypal whisky cocktail in Japan is by far the
the credit. As author Whisky Highball,” he writes. “It is the rocket engine that pro-
and cocktail histori- pelled whisky back to mainstream popularity in Japan and contin-
an David Wondrich ues to fuel its growth…. At Katana Kitten, highballs are served as
writes in the intro- they should be: supremely icy cold, so that the last bubbly sip is just
duction to Urushi- as frigid and effervescent as the first.” It is the basis upon which
do’s book, “Japanese Urushido has built a cocktail program that is now widely imitated
crafts have a reputa- around the world.
tion for their disci- In another alluring new book on Japanese mixology, Tokyo Cock-
pline and their preci- tails: An Elegant Collection of Over 100 Recipes Inspired by the Eastern
sion, and Japanese Capital, published by Cider Mill Press, Nicholas Coldicott also
bartending is no ex- examines the phenomenon. The popular perception that Japanese
ception. As with so bartending is “a time capsule, a snapshot of the 1920s, is wrong,” he
many of the other crafts, though, there’s a higher purpose here: writes. “Across Tokyo, bartenders are trying to fine-tune famous
Japanese bartending has a unique way of weaving the various util- cocktails, speeding up or slowing down their stirs, rethinking how
itarian processes and procedures a bartender employs in mixing a they move a shaker and juice a fruit, pondering whether the ice in
drink—from opening the bottles to measuring out the ingredients their mixing glass should be shiny or coarse, how hard it should
to shaking, straining, garnishing, and presenting the final drink— be, and even whether they should shorten their stir in the summer.”
into a seamless ritual of secular (although not entirely secular) In addition to Japanese whisky, and other Japanese spirits such
communion.” as Roku Gin which have gained popularity of late, “brands such as
Of Urushido, Wondrich writes, “To watch him mix drinks is an Beefeater, Bacardi, Courvoisier, and Dewar’s are the primary col-
education in grace and elegance. Every drink of his I’ve had has ors of a Japanese bar,” Coldicott notes, “and [there is] artisanship is
been a thing of beauty: subtle, balanced, delicious, and presented in the aeration, dilution, temperature control, and other kinds of
without pretense or vanity.” Urushido himself examines the under- chemistry.”
lying principles of Japanese mixology at length in the captivating The fact isn’t lost on Dewar’s. The famed brand recently debuted
book. “I am frequently asked to define Japanese bartending and its its first-ever whisky aged in Japanese casks, Dewar’s 8YO Japanese
unique style,” he notes. “The question is one that I constantly grap- Smooth, the fourth in series of acclaimed experimental releases. It’s
ple with, as there is no simple answer. Clearly, it involves many a nod to both their iconic status in the Land of the Rising Sun, and
touchstones, from the use of specialized bar tools to specific tech- the fact that Japanese whisky is currently the fastest segment
This page, top: The cover of Masahiro Urushido’s book. Bottom: The gorgeous bar at Katana Kitten, ranked as one of the world’s best.
Opposite, top left: Yasuhiko Mizusawa making drinks at Bar Tiare in Asakusa, from Tokyo Cocktails. Top right: Dewar’s 8YO Japanese
Smooth is aged in highly-prized Japanese Mizunara oak casks. Bottom: Suntory’s Toki whisky makes an ideal highball
amongst all whiskey worldwide. Like Katana Kitten’s merging of to Gustav Mahler which Macleod cites when asked about her own
Japanese and American bar culture, the Japanese Smooth unites approach to combining the two: “Tradition is not the worship of
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the purity and craft of Scotland and Japan. The casks are made of ashes, but the preservation of fire….”
Mizunara oak, which is native to Japan, takes 200 years to mature,
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and is much scarcer and more expensive than European and Amer-
ican oak; single casks cost more than $6,000 apiece, or ten times
more than those made of American oak.
Which did not deter them. “At Dewar’s we’re obsessed with
smoothness,” as the brand’s renowned Master Blender Stephanie
Macleod tells Maxim. “With the Dewar’s 8YO Smooth Series, we
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wanted to express smoothness not only as a texture, but also as a

flavor.” With the Japanese Smooth expression, double-aged and
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finished in Mizunara casks, “we wondered what this intriguing

species of oak would impart to the flavor profile of Dewar’s 8YO.
So, we trialled some casks last summer and were delighted that
after one month changes started to appear in the spirit—more col-
or, more floral and fruit and more spice.”
The finished product, which “preserves Dewar’s signature
notes of heather and honey, whilst quietly imparting floral and
complex woody notes of sandalwood and succulent lychee,” ac-
cording to Macleod, is ideal in the classic Japanese highball,
served over a clear spear of ice with chilled soda and a fragrant
orange zest, she notes. For a more refined cocktail, she suggests a
Green Tea Old Fashioned, made with green tea syrup and orange
bitters, “which contrasts perfectly with the spiced cinnamon and
rich honey notes of Japanese Smooth,” which was created “with
cocktails in mind.”
It is easy to see how sought-after the innovative limited-edition
whisky could become both here and abroad, especially in places
like Katana Kitten and the numerous establishments surveyed by
Mr. Caldicott in Tokyo Cocktails, where tradition and innovation go
hand and hand. And there’s an extremely apt quotation attributed
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With over six million Instagram followers, multi-hyphenate Pia Mia has rocketed to stardom
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ne look at Pia Mia, and you might think she stepped out writing from my journal and using my life as inspiration for the music.”
of a fairytale. She didn’t, but her path to stardom reads Her big break came in 2013 when she and producer Nic Nac com-
like one. Discovered on a visit to L.A. from her tropical pleted a cover of Drake’s “Hold On, We’re Going Home.” So it seemed
island home of Guam when she was 17, she was barely off like serendipity when she was invited to a dinner party at the Kar-
the plane before she was signed. While having a cup of coffee at Urth dashians’ house, and who should be there but the man himself.
Cafe on Melrose Avenue, a woman asked if she was a singer. The “I didn’t know Drake was going to be there. And I was called out
woman turned out to be married to one of Babyface’s producers. on the spot to sing. So, that was a little bit nerve-wracking,” she says of
“I was starting to get really comfortable in the studio during that the impromptu performance that went viral, changing the trajectory
time, and finding my footing. As a young woman, I was starting to es- of her career. “I wanted him to like it and clearly I was inspired by him.
tablish how I wanted to sound and what I wanted to say. It was an im- It was good, and I think everyone liked it.”
portant part of my life and my career as a person,” she recalls about that Within months of the Kardashian dinner, Pia was teaming
first, crazy year in the industry. “That was a point in my life when I was with Chance the Rapper on “Fight For You” for the sci-fi film, Diver-
gent. Also in 2014, “Hold On, We’re Going Home” turned up on her
debut EP The Gift, including two singles: “Red Love”, a ballad about
heartbreak, and the pop-influenced “Mr. President.”
A year later, “Do It Again,” featuring Chris Brown and Tyga, was
her first song to make the charts, landing at 71 on the Billboard 100. “I
had this idea and I wanted to put my spin on it. And then we played it
for Chris and Tyga and they loved it and wanted to get on it,” she re-
calls about the hit song that was featured on Jimmy Fallon’s TikTok
challenge last May with J.Lo. “It represents who I am, from the video,
from the song itself. It was the perfect representation of me as an art-
ist. I’m so grateful to Nic Nac and Marc [Bassy] and Chris and Tyga
and everyone that was a part of it.”
While she’s already collaborateded with a number of pop-music
giants, her dream is to work with Taylor Swift and Cardi B. She also
has more plans for the big screen. In 2019 she played Tristan in the
movie After, based on the bestselling series of teen novels, and created
the theme song as well. While the camera surely loves her, movies re-
main a passion second to music. With the world opening up again,
she can’t wait to get on the road, and has a new song, “Miss Me,” drop-
ping this summer.
Eight years feels like a lifetime since the day she showed up in
L.A., a teenager with an angelic face and staggering vocal reso-
nance—who now has over six million Instagram followers. “The best
thing I ever did when I came to the industry was to be straight-up
honest with my intentions, and what I’m doing and what I want,” she
says of lessons learned in the music business. “It’s hard to find genuine
people in this industry you can go work with. So, keep your circle
small, that’s a crucial thing to do in Hollywood.”
“THE BEST THING I DID

WAS TO BE STRAIGHT -UP HONEST
WITH MY INTENTIONS”
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Singer-songwriter, actress, dancer, choreographer, director and model—Teyana Taylor does it all.
No wonder she’s No. 1 on our Hot 100 list
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n case you can’t tell by the cover, Teyana Taylor is an ed she found herself doing things to make time fly faster. “I was just
easy pick for the face of the Hot 100 issue, and the No. soaking everything in,” she says of her days on set. “Not only enjoy-
1 spot on the list. A graceful choreographer-dancer, ing myself, but learning and collecting more wisdom, things I can
actor-director and top ten recording star, she has collect that I know will make me better at what I do.”
brains, talent and, well, the photos show the rest. She’s hoping to apply that knowledge in what could be a break-
“I’ve followed Maxim for a long time and I’ve always through project, a series about baby-boomer pop star and recent
felt like I should be on the cover,” she tells us from her Queen of Twitter, Dionne Warwick, known in the Sixties for such
home in Atlanta, where she lives with her husband, hits as “Walk On By,” “I Say a Little Prayer” and “Do You Know the
professional basketball player Iman Shumpert. “So to actually get Way to San Jose.”
the call saying they want me on the cover really meant a lot. I was Warwick recently set Twitter afire as she wondered if rapper Da-
like, what? They want me on the cover? Okay!” Baby’s mother was called DaMama. To Chance the Rapper she
Thirty and loving it, Teyana is turning a corner in her career, fo- tweeted: “If you are very obviously a rapper why did you put it in
cusing more on film work, like her show-stopping number “Gett your stage name? I cannot stop thinking about this.” And in another
Off” in Coming 2 America. In a barely PG-13-rated dance sequence, tweet, she suggested Teyana should play her in her life story. Netflix
she is presented as a prospective bride to Lavelle Junson (Jermaine was listening.
Fowler), long lost son of Prince Akeem, played by Eddie Murphy. “It was crazy ‘cause once I responded, she and her son immedi-
“It was like a dream come true, especially to be a part of some- ately reached out and we got on the phone and got straight to it.
thing so iconic and so legendary, everything’s so surreal,” Teyana And now we’re at the development stage and it’s so exciting,” she
says of the movie, a sequel to 1988’s Coming to America, one of Mur- says. “I want to make sure she approves everything and is comfort-
phy’s biggest hits, garnering roughly $290 million at the box office. able with everything before we move forward,” she says of her meet-
“He’s from New York, so it was a lot of New York energy. So we ings with Warwick. “That was the most important thing for me, to
could talk our shit, and I love that.” really learn one another and know what it is that she wants, and
In the days leading up to the shoot, she was so eager to get start- make sure her story is coming from her own mouth, rather than
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bringing people in to change her narrative.” Scientist, Hit-Boy, Shondre and Frost.
Teyana’s been thinking a lot about personal narrative lately, and She raised eyebrows on Kanye’s fifth album, My Beautiful Dark
her own journey from humble roots in Harlem as the only child of Twisted Fantasy, composing an intro and chorus for “Dark Fantasy,”
Nikki Taylor, who raised her and manages her career. She bowed and adding her touch to “Hell of a Life”; later choreographing and
before her first audience at the age of nine, performing in any talent performing solo in Kanye’s steamy “Fade” video.
show her mom could find. Her break came a few years later when In 2011, Teyana amicably split with Interscope and Pharrell’s Wil-
Beyoncé hired her to choreograph her video, “Ring the Alarm” in liams’ Star Trak, and signed with Kanye’s label GOOD Music and
2006. The Island Def Jam Music Group, where she produced her debut
It represented a huge break for the 15-year-old, who a year later studio album VII. It landed at number one on Billboard’s Hot 100
danced and popped her way through the music video for Jay-Z’s with singles like “Maybe” with Pusha T and Yo Gotti, and “Do Not
single “Blue Magic.” Her debut single, “Google Me,” reached No.90 Disturb” with Chris Brown.
on U.S. Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop. It’s from her album, From a Dropping in 2018, her follow-up album, K.T.S.E. (Keep That
Planet Called Harlem, featuring artists like Pharrell, Jazze Pha, Mad Same Energy), received overwhelmingly positive reviews, with the
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London Guardian calling it “a record that melds new and old
R&B with such flair.”
What happened in the meantime was life, just more of it—
marrying Shumpert, having two baby girls, including her
second, Rue, with whom she was pregnant during the pan-
demic while assembling her latest album titled, The Album,
which landed number one on Billboard’s R&B charts when it
came out last year. In a rave review, Entertainment Weekly de-
scribed her voice as, “nimble, capable of simmering, deep-
toned seduction, flirtatious wisps, and soaring balladry in
turns.”
And while hip-hop is all good, in the true Hollywood tra-
dition, what Teyana really wants to do is direct. And direct
she does—music videos, under her alter ego, Spike Tey/Tee.
Some of them feature herself with guest stars like Ghostface
Killah, Method Man and Raekwon on “Gonna Love Me
(Remix),” and others feature artists like Macy Gray.
“Honestly, directing is one of the best things that I’ve ever
done, and one of my favorite things in my career that I’m do-
ing, ‘cause I kind of always had that eye,” she says about
working with her all-female production company on videos.
“Sometimes what you see, the world may not see. So, once I
started following my gut and following my intuition and do-
ing what made me happy, and doing what I feel like I do best
is when I got the best results.”
Her focus behind the camera comes just as Teyana is
“ONCE I STARTED FOLLOWING

MY GUT AND MY INTUITION I GOT
THE BEST RESULTS”
turning a corner in life, becoming a self-described soccer
mom. Granted, you don’t know many soccer moms that look
like her in a bikini, but if you don’t believe it, just tune into
their reality series on E! Entertainment Television.
“I can’t just get up and go to Target,” she says about life in
the bubble of a reality TV series. “I have to get up and know
that there’s three cameras and a whole production team, and
they got to go and get it approved and all that other stuff that
comes with it.”
Then why do it? Because it brings unexpected joys, like
capturing all your family’s most cherished moments, espe-
cially the ones you’re too busy to be there for.
“My baby, Rue, she took her first crawl on camera. And
Junie, her first day back to school,” Teyana grins at the
thought of it. “Usually my lens is on everybody else. It feels
good for the lens to be on me and my family so I can look
back and know I did a good job as a mom, I did a good job
as a director, I did a good job balancing careers, balance
your love, things that are important and good,” she pauses,
nodding with satisfaction. “Life happens, and no regret in
that. I love every bit of it.”
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or this year’s Hot 100
portfolio, we chose to re-
evaluate our criteria for
the dawn of a new era.
While the list has previously con-
sisted almost entirely of models, the
balance of pulchritudinal power has
shifted. While physical beauty is
still an important part of the equa-
tion, our attraction algorithm takes
many more factors into account.
From athletes to entrepreneurs, en-
tertainers and influencers, these
women represent the leading lights
in their chosen endeavors, setting
an example for us all. Change is a
good thing, we think you’ll agree.
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TO B OT TO M M I D D L E L E F T BY TO M M A S O B O D D I /G E T T Y I M AG E S F O R A M C P H OTO B OT TO M M I D D L E R I G H T BY K E V I N TAC H M A N /A M FA R /G E T T Y I M AG E S
Women of Influence:
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Eiza González (@eizagonzalez)

In Godzilla vs. Kong, the monsters brought the house down, but Eiza González brought the smolder as bad
girl Maia Simmons. And when Baby Driver producers needed a beauty to sit on Jon Hamm’s lap, González
provided the sizzle. Look for more of the same in Michael Bay’s 2022 actioner Ambulance.
Te x t b y ZE Y N EP Y EN I S E Y a n d J O R DAN R I EFE
Hollywood
HEARTBREAKERS
Madelaine Petsch (@madelame) Lily Collins (@lilyjcollins) Madelyn Cline (@madelyncline) Phoebe Dynevor (@phoebedynevor)
When she’s not heating up the screen as Before her role in Netflix’s Oscar win- Sarah Cameron is the wheel on which TV’s favorite debutante, Daphne Bridg-
Cheryl Blossom in Riverdale, the ravish- ner, Mank, and before she lived out every everything turns in Netflix’s Outer erton was pronounced flawless by Queen
ing actress is a popular YouTuber, post- girl’s fantasy in Emily in Paris, Lily Col- Banks, and with Madelyn Cline in the Charlotte on the popular Netflix series,
ing videos of workouts, gaming, and lins survived playing Snow White to role, this crime drama is mesmerizing. If Bridgerton, and that’s exactly what ac-
vlogs of her daily life. She racks up hun- Armie Hammer’s Prince Alcott in Mir- you’re thinking about writing her a fan tor Phoebe Dynevor is—flawless. Luck-
dreds of thousands to millions of views ror Mirror. Her first taste of showbiz letter, don’t bother. Her co-star Chase ier than you is SNL’s Pete Davidson,
per video thanks to her 6.7 million dedi- came with a voice part in 1999’s big ani- Stokes, who plays John B on the show, with whom she has been romantically
cated subscribers. mated feature Tarzan. beat you to the punch. linked.
Anya Taylor-Joy (@anyataylorjoy) Laura Harrier (@lauraharrier) Christian Serratos (@christianserratos) Lucy Hale (@lucyhale)
Taylor-Joy’s career is scorching in the Now a full-blown actress with roles in She went from befriending vampires as The sexy-cool Pretty Little Liars beauty
wake of her pandemic breakout hit, The Spider-Man: Homecoming, BlacKkKlans- Angela Weber in the Twilight series, to with over 24 million Instagram follow-
Queen’s Gambit. Next up for the Ameri- man, and Netflix’s Hollywood, Harrier is a splattering zombies as the hot-headed ers has her hands full these days. After a
can-born British actor is horror flick, favorite with major brands and fashion Rosita Espinosa in The Walking Dead. short-lived leading role in the series
Last Night in Soho and The Northman, a labels due to her dangerously good But her turn as Tejano music queen Se- Katy Keene, the brunette babe recently
10th-century tale of royal revenge. looks. She’s shot campaigns for the likes lana on Netflix’s Selena: The series will signed on to star in the AMC-Alibi se-
Heads up Mad Max fans, she’s been cho- of Louis Vuitton, Urban Outfitters, and have you calling for an encore, and anx- ries Ragdoll, which is set to premiere
sen to play the title role in Furiosa. Calvin Klein. iously awaiting her next appearance. later this year.
A special thanks to Lisa Benson, Lorraine Antonetti, Derek Walker / IMG; Jon Ilani / THE SOCIETY; Clayd Yila / THE LIONS; and Kyle Hagler, Gabriel Rubin / NEXT MANAGEMENT.
HOLLYWOOD HEARTBREAKERS
Zendaya (@zendaya)
Zendaya: her name was inspired by a
word in the African language of Shona
meaning “to give thanks.” What for? A
glance at that angelic visage framed in
Botticelli curls and you won’t need to
ask. Sure, she’s currently the voice of
Lola Bunny in Space Jam: A New Legacy,
and later this year returns as MJ in Spi-
der-Man: No Way Home, but this slender
beauty earned rave reviews and an
Emmy Award as Sapphic addict Rue
Bennett in HBO’S Euphoria.
Victoria Pedretti (@then0t0ri0usvip) Zoey Deutch (@zoeydeutch) Samara Weaving (@samweaving) Phoebe Tonkin (@phoebejtonkin)
How can you not love Love Quinn? She plays havoc-prone high schooler In- Samara didn’t need uncle Hugo Weav- This Australian beauty sucked her vic-
That’s not a slip of the tongue, it’s the finity Jackson on the Golden Globe- ing’s Hollywood connections to blaze tims dry as the deadly and alluring Hay-
name of Pedretti’s sweet but dark char- nominated series The Politician. And one her path in show business. She did it the ley Marshall on CW’s The Vampire Dia-
acter in the Netflix series You. She’s part look at Zoey Deutch makes you wish old fashioned way, relying on hard work ries. Ten years after arriving in the
of the family at the streaming giant you were a fumbling adolescent again, if and ravishing beauty to get roles like States, she’s still raising the dead, this
where she starred in hits like The Haunt- it means sitting next to her in AP Bio. At Scarlett in the new movie, Snake Eyes: time in the upcoming thriller Night Shift.
ing of Hill House and its follow-up, The the age of 26, she’s already a veteran with G.I. Joe Origins, and last year’s Bill and Ted And she has 7.2 million Instagram fol-
Haunting of Bly Manor. over a dozen film credits. Face the Music. lowers watching her every move.
Sultry
SONGBIRDS
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Jennifer Lopez (@jlo)

She needs no introduction—Grammy, Golden Globe and Emmy Award nom-
inee, J.Lo is 51 years old and still too hot for you. And apparently too hot for
A-Rod, too, whom she split with earlier this year. But with a bootie once
(falsely) rumored to be insured for $27 million, you can bet she’ll always have
her pick of partners.
Stefflon Don (@stefflondon)

This UK chanteuse scored big on a remix of Halsey’s “Alone,” which put her
and fellow guest star Big Sean at #66 on Billboard’s Hot 100. One year later,
Don was featured on a 2019 remix of Mariah Carey’s “A No No.” Not bad for
a one-time cake decorator. Say yes, and she might let you lick her spoon.
SULTRY SONGBIRDS
Doja Cat (@dojacat) Cardi B (@iamcardib)

Her SoundCloud single, “So Cardi B has “Five number ones,
High,” composed at the age of you got five number nones,” she
17 in her bedroom, got Doja a raps in “Big Paper,” her recent col-
recording contract. Her viral laboration with DJ Khaled. A year
hit, “Mooo!” has cemented her after her appearance opposite Jen-
status in the farmyard for all nifer Lopez in the critically-ac-
time. claimed movie, Hustlers, her hit
“WAP” pretty much ate 2020. And
she was starred in F9 earlier this
summer.
Rosalía (@rosalia.vt)
When she’s not in the studio col-
laborating with the likes of Billie
Eilish and Megan Thee Stallion,
this Spanish hottie cavorts with fel-
low hottie Kylie Jenner. “La Noche
de Anoche,” Rosalía’s single with
Bad Bunny, rocketed all the way to
#8 on the charts last December.
Ava Max (@avamax)

Ava’s “Sweet but Psycho” became
an international hit in 2018, eventu-
ally landing #1 on Billboard’s
Dance Club Songs chart. Two
years later, her debut studio album,
Heaven & Hell showed two sides to
the Milwaukee-born beauty.
Dua Lipa (@dualipa)

Last year, Lipa’s Future Nostalgia
earned six Grammy nods, and she
won earlier this year for Best Pop
Vocal Album, for Electriciry Set-
ting UK charts afire since 2017,
she has past Grammy wins for
Best New Artist and one for Best
Dance Recording, Electricity. She
once said, “If I wasn’t a singer, I’d
be a fairy princess.”
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Bebe Rexha (@beberexha)
A songwriter on Eminem’s Gram-
my-winning single, “The Monster,”
Bebe also wrote for artists like
Nick Jonas and Selena Gomez be-
fore dropping her debut studio al-
bum, Expectations. It reached #13 on
the charts, earning two Grammy
nominations along the way. “Baby,
I’m Jealous,” with Doja Cat, landed
#1 last fall.
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JT (@thegirljt)
Half of the duo, City Girls, JT did
time while her partner, Yung Mi-
ami was busy getting their music
played in Florida clubs and bars. In
2018, their debut studio album, Girl
Code, featured Cardi B who sang on
the Billboard Hot 100 single,
“Twerk”. Released from custody in
2020, JT returned to the act for
their album City on Lock.
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Megan Thee Stallion (@theestallion) Olivia O’Brien (@oliviaobrien) Chloe Bailey (@chloebailey)
Featured on Cardi B’s steamy number one sin- She’s no sociopath, but her horror-themed song of She’s half of the duo Chloe x Halle, sisters that
gle, “WAP,” Megan brought a lot of heat to the the same name finds this gorgeous warbler in a can charm the birds from the trees with their
pandemic last year. That’s when she dropped dark place. Arriving last spring, “Sociopath” is the melodies. As teens, they signed to Beyoncé’s la-
her debut album, Good News, which landed #1 single off her LP, Episodes. But while it might bel, where their debut album, The Kids Are Al-
on Bilboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop album’s chart. sound related, it has nothing to do with the 2016 right earned two Grammy nods; the followup,
Too much Megan is just enough. global hit, “i hate u, i love u,” with gnash. Ungodly Hour earned three more.
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Lana Del Rey (@lanadelrey) Liane V (@lianev) Ciara (@ciara)

Six-time Grammy, Maxim cover girl and one-time It all started when Liane’s boyfriend cheated on When her debut album, Goodies yielded three
Golden Globe nominee Lana Del Rey dropped her and then disappeared. Turns out she had hit singles, there was nowhere for Ciara to go
two albums this year, Chemtrails Over the Country him bound and gagged in the trunk of her car. but down. Instead she reached #10 in 2009
Club and the just-released Blue Banisters. So she’s It was just a silly video she made and posted with “Love Sex Magic,” featuring Justin Tim-
earned some time off to cavort with fiancé Clay- online, but it launched her career as an influ- berlake. She is also married to Seattle Se-
ton Johnson—a dude she met on a dating app. encer with over 12 million followers. ahawks QB Russell Wilson.
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Rosanna Córdoba (@rosanna_cordoba)
The Colombian bombshell is absolutely killing it on social media, posting smoldering photos from around the world for her 487K IG followers. She’s a
fashion design student who has a passion for travel, and one thing is for certain: we hope to see a lot more of the sun-kissed stunner in the future.
Yasmin Wijnaldum (@yasminwijnaldum) Josie Conseco (@josiecanseco)

Born and raised in Amsterdam, the blue-eyed top model moved to New Retired MLB star Jose Canseco’s 24-year old daughter is an absolute
York at 16 after winning a worldwide modeling contract through the Elite knockout and has modeled for Victoria’s Secret, graced the cover of Elle
Model Look competition. Her first major campaign was with Prada, and Serbia, and has covered international editions of Maxim. Now, the foxy
she’s since posed for international covers of Vogue an impressive number of blonde has the newmagazine covers and a steamy new campaign for
times, and worked with other labels including Chanel and Moschino. Beach Bunny Swimwear under her belt, too.
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F R A N C E D U Q U E A N D J E S S E R A M B I S O P P O S I T E P A G E P H O T O T O P L E F T B Y M E E C H P H O T O T O P R I G H T B Y YA S M I N E
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Draya Michele (@drayamichele)
The Basketball Wives L.A. alum’s stunning photos on Instagram speak for
themselves, but this talented businesswoman is on an entrepreneurial kick
and making serious money moves as well. Not only is she the owner of ce-
lebrity-favorite swimwear line Mint Swim, she recently signed partner-
ship deals with accessories brand 8 Other Reasons and PacSun.
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Yael Shelbia (@yaelshelbia)
The Israeli model and actress topped T.C. Candler’s 100 Most Beautiful
Faces in the world list in 2020, and has now made Maxim’s Hot 100 list.
With exquisite features like hers, it’s not surprising that she’s already
graced the cover of L’Officiel Arabia and modeled for Kim Kardashian
West’s makeup line.
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Olivia Brower (@oliviabrower_)
Thanks to her sweet smile, enchanting blue eyes, and voluptuous figure,
Brower is no stranger to swimwear and lingerie labels, having shot cam-
paigns for Tropic of C, Intimissimi, and Freya. She made her Sports Illus-
trated debut in 2019, and she’s been showing off her jaw-dropping curves
there ever since.
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Jennie Kim (@jennierubyjane) Kylie Jenner (@kyliejenner)
This radiant K-pop star is what dreams are made of. Blackpink’s talented vocal- With an Instagram following of 231 million and her own successful makeup and
ist and rapper, with 45 million loyal Instagram followers, also has a successful skincare lines, the youngest Kardashian sister has a long list of accomplishments
career as a soloist, and even became the first K-pop solo artist to perform at that make her one of the hottest, wealthiest, and most influential 23-year olds of all
Coachella in 2019. But music isn’t her only forte—the South Korean stunner is time. According to Forbes, she was a billionaire at one point, and her net worth cur-
also an absolute style sensation, acting as a brand ambassador for Chanel. rently clocks in at a cool $700 million.
Bonnie Strange (@bonniestrange) Taylor LaShae (@taylorlashae) Loren Gray (@loren) Lily MayMac (@lilymaymac)
The German model and influencer, The raven-haired enchantress is a Tex- The 19-year old TikTok star and Insta- Wide brown eyes under long lashes and
whose real name is Jana Weilert, is no an-born amalgam of French and Colom- babe extraordinaire looks too good to a button nose make this Sydney-based
stranger to stripping down and baring it bian genes; her sophisticated cropped be true, thanks to her thick lashes, man- influencer seem innocent, but she’s a
all for the ‘Gram. Her feed is a sugges- haircut and bee-stung lips making it ga-esque proportions, and impossibly force to be reckoned with. She influenc-
tive ode to ’80s-era lust with tasteful hard to look away. Her Instagram is a luscious blonde hair. At her young age, es for high-end fashion designers like
nudes and high-cut bikini bottoms, brooding and mysterious mood board of she’s already accumulated 21.7 million Dior, Gucci, Bulgari, Burberry and
which has certainly helped make her a dark and sexy photos, but LaShae Instagram followers and 52.2 million Prada, and even has her own small line
sort of muse for legendary french design- doesn’t refer to herself as an influencer; TikTok followers, and even has her own of travel-friendly cosmetics called Lilac,
er Jean Paul Gaultier. she’s more of an aesthetic artisan. jewelry line that has potential.
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Cindy Kimberly (@wolfiecindy) Joy Corrigan (@joycorrigan)

Now boasting 6.6 million Instagram followers and repped by modeling powerhouse The North Carolina-born bombshell started modeling at the young age of 14 and
The Lions, the brunette babe had an unconventional start to her career when she was has since worked with brands such as Maxim and Jimmy Choo, and even acted in
discovered by none other than pop star Justin Bieber. She was launched to stardom movies like Aftermath with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Reprisal with Bruce Wil-
overnight when he posted her picture on Instagram with the caption “omg who is lis. She has also partnered with her sister Gina to create Naked Species, a cloth-
this!!,” and the rest is history. ing line that raises awareness for endangered species.
Yovanna Ventura (@yoventura) Winnie Harlow (@winnieharlow) Rocky Barnes (@rocky_barnes) Chloe Lecareux (@chloelecareux)
Given that the Miami-born Dominican One of the most memorable faces in the As a model, blogger, designer, and all- What do you get when you combine per-
is essentially a baby-faced angel on modeling industry, the Jamaican-Cana- around cool girl, the California native is fectly tousled blonde hair, delicate pouty
Earth, it doesn’t come as a surprise that dian stunner is breaking barriers as the one of the OG influencers of beachy lips, and timeless glamour? French mod-
her long list of career highlights include first mainstream model with the skin boho style; has modeled for American el and influencer Chloe Lecareaux,
modeling for Diesel alongside Nicki condition vitiligo and is helping redefine Eagle, Sam Edelman, and Billabong; that’s who. When she’s not posting ro-
Minaj, the Yeezy season six campaign, beauty in the fashion industry. She com- and appeared in the video for Justin mantic and whimsical shots on her per-
and starring in Romeo Santos’ music peted in the 21st season of America’s Next Bieber’s “Boyfriend.” Fun fact: she’s also fectly curated Instagram, you can find
Top Model, and got her big break after a
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video “Bella Y Sensual,” which has over a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, so mind the Parisian working with the likes of
half a billion views on YouTube. photo shoot with Nick Knight. your manners. Jean Paul Gaultier and Dior.
Maxim CoverSQUAD
Maggie Rawlins
(@maggierawlins)
The South Carolina native
and Maxim cover star (May/
June 2021) is the epitome of a
southern belle. Sweet, lovely,
and wholesome, she’s a rare
gem who also happens to be a
former nurse who briefly
pulled her scrubs out of retire-
ment to fight COVID-19 on
the frontlines on a three-week
assignment when the pan-
demic hit.
Lorena Rae (@lorena)

Hailing from a small town in
northwestern Germany, the
5’11” stunner has modeled for
the likes of Versace, Victoria’s
Secret, and Hugo Boss, and
has graced the covers of Max-
im, Elle Germany, Harper’s
Bazaar Greece, and Vogue
Taiwan.
Filippa Hamilton
(@filippahamilton)
At 35, the French-Swedish model is a
seasoned veteran in the fashion indus-
try. She started modeling at 13 and got
her big break at the age of 16 at a cast-
ing in New York where she was scout-
ed to model for Ralph Lauren. “I was
really in the right place at the right
time,” she says
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Jessica Carter
(@jess_ekkay)
The winner of the 2020 Maxim Cover
Girl competition and our January/Feb-
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ruary 2021 cover girl, Carter is a rare
blend of sexy and edgy, with head-
turning looks and an impressive collec-
tion of tattoos adorning her glorious
figure. She’s also a self-proclaimed hor-
ror enthusiast—which bumps her cool
factor up to meteoric heights.
Lena Simonne
(@lena.simonne)
The French knockout and Novem-
ber/December 2020 Maxim cover
model gives Bond girls a run for
their money with her sultry gaze,
mile-long legs, and curves in all the
right places. Currently based in
Paris, she has a much different life-
style than her early days, which
were spent in a quiet village of
about 700 people.
Jasmine Sanders
(@goldenbarbie)
Known by her fans as Golden Barbie,
Maxim’s November/December 2019
cover girl lives up to her moniker with
her piercing blue eyes, curly flaxen hair,
bronze skin, and enviable figure. “Now is
a good time for me,” she says. “The world
is completely mixed and colorful and
beautiful. So why not represent it?”
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Saweetie (@saweetie)
Rising rapper Saweetie (July/August
2020), whose real name is Diamonté
Qiava Valentin Harper, is finding
stardom at a time when female em-
powerment is everything– and she’s
leading the way in the movement.
“This is going to be a great moment
for women,” the former Maxim cover
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girl says. “My music is empowering,

Marilhéa Peillard
inspiring, but it’s also fun.”
(@lea_peillard)
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Maxim’s September/October
2020 cover girl is living proof
that French women have a cer-
tain magnetic je ne sais quoi
about them: she won the Elite
Model Look competition at 18
and signed with the prestigious
agency The Society in New
York after the international fi-
nals. She slowly worked her
way up the ranks and has since
modeled for the likes of Saks
Fifth Avenue, Maybelline, Bal-
main, and Victoria’s Secret.
Kate Bock (@katebock)

Discovered at 12 at a swimming
pool in her native Vancouver,
the Canadian model made her
debut shooting a campaign for
Abercrombie Kids a mere week
after signing with her mother Olivia Culpo (@oliviaculpo)
agency, and later graduated to Rhode Island-born Culpo was No. 1 on the 2019 Maxim Hot 100 list, and for good
top brands like Victoria’s Se- reason. For starters, she’s drop-dead gorgeous, as well as being a former Miss Uni-
cret, Guess, Brooks Brothers, verse, and a big-time Instagram sensation—posting steamy snapshots for her 4.8 mil-
and Ralph Lauren. lion followers.
Barbara Palvin (@realbarbarapalvin)
The Hungarian hottie and former Maxim cover girl spends her
time donning her Angel wings for Victoria’s Secret and grac-
ing glossy magazine spreads, but she also leads a wholesome
life behind the scenes that you can follow in her Instagram vlog
series Breaking Ground that she stars in with her boyfriend
Dylan Sprouse.
Camille Rowe (@fingermonkey)

The French-American cool girl was scouted at the age of 18 in
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a cafe in Paris, and has since modeled for Victoria’s Secret,
Dior, and Tommy Hilfiger, after making her modeling debut
with Louis Vuitton. She has also dabbled in acting, making
her a bona fide jack of all trades.
Hailey Bieber (@haileybieber)

Bieber, formerly known as Hailey Baldwin, topped our 2017
Hot 100, and she’s just as stunning now four years later. The
only thing that’s changed is her relationship status and last
name – she’s now married to pop star Justin Bieber.
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P H OTO TO P R I G H T CO U RT E S Y FR I DA A A S EN P H OTO B OT TO M R I G H T CO U RT E S Y O F K AM I L A H AN S EN
Model
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Frida Aasen (@frida_aasen)

Thanks to her gorgeous doll-like features, the Norwegian knockout swiftly
worked her way up the modeling hierarchy all the way to the glittering Vic-
toria’s Secret runway after being discovered in a shopping mall—so it might
come as a surprise that modeling wasn’t even in the cards for this blonde
CITIZENS beauty. She originally wanted to join the military or become a veterinarian.
Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt)

The exotic Filipino-American showstopper dedicated herself to her mod-
eling career after graduating from college, and has already became the first
Filipino to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
Georgia Fowler (@georgiafowler)

The New Zealand-born Victoria’s Secret model (and our March/April
2019 cover girl) has been a regular at high-powered modeling shoots ever
since she was scouted by industry powerhouse IMG Models at 15, but the
former Maxim cover girl has a major new project coming up later this
year—she’s about to become a mom.
Kamila Hansen (@kamilahansen)

The beaming Brazilian beauty has been killing it in the modeling world
ever since she was discovered in a shopping mall, her elegant bone struc-
ture and long, lithe stems too striking to miss. She’s since signed with in-
dustry powerhouse IMG Models and has appeared on the cover of Harp-
er’s Bazaar Czech Republic, and regularly shows off her flawless figure on
her sizzling Instagram feed.
MODEL CITIZENS
Gizele Oliveira
(@giizeleoliveira)
After getting noticed as a teen
while modeling her uncle’s
bridal wear designs, the Bra-
zilian native overcame her
bouts of chronic shyness and
moved to the U.S. to pursue
modeling full-time. Now
signed with IMG Models, the
stunning supermodel made
her fashion week debut on the
runway for Dolce & Gabbana,
dazzled in the 2017 Victoria’s
Secret Fashion Show in
Shanghai, and has graced ma-
jor magazine covers.
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Maya Stepper (@mayastepper)
Now a NYC transplant, the
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fresh-faced blonde grew up in
the Black Forest region of Ger-
many, and since getting scout-
ed in her mid-twenties, she’s
modeled for labels like Tom
Ford, Free People, and Victo-
ria’s Secret. When she’s not on
glamorous shoots, she’s as low-
key, artistic, and creative as
they come—she studied indus-
trial design in college and is an
avid painter.
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Georgina Burke (@missgeoburke) Lameka Fox
This Australian bombshell is changing the modeling game as a (@lamekafox)
plus-sized model; her eye-popping voluptuous curves setting her Brown-eyed, long-legged, and
apart from the rest. On a whim, she dropped her job as a parale- absolutely stunning, the IMG-
gal and moved to New York to pursue modeling, and even repped model has a packed
launched her own swimwear line that caters to all body types. portfolio of career highlights.
She’s strutted her stuff on the
Victoria’s Secret catwalk, mod-
eled for Diane von Fursten-
berg, Yeezy, and David Yur-
man,P hand
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p h e d bon
posed R E Gcovers
S WA L E S
of Grazia, Harper’s Bazaar Ara-

bia, and L’Officiel Italia.
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Grace Elizabeth
(@lovegrace_e)
A fresh-faced beauty and new
mom, the 24-year old from
Lake City, Florida has walked
in runways around the world
for major fashion houses—but
most notably, she became a Vic-
toria’s Secret Angel in 2019.
Blanca Padilla (@blancapadilla)
Discovered by a talent scout on the subway, the doe-eyed
Madrid native quickly became a regular in campaigns,
magazines, and on runways, thanks to her high cheek-
bones and striking features.
Josephine Skriver(@josephineskriver)
She earned her wings as a Victoria’s Secret
Angel in 2016 at the tender age of 22, and for
good reason: the now 28-year old Danish
model is like a real-life Barbie with her am-
ple assets, long golden-brown hair, and per-
fectly chiseled figure.
Mia Kang (@miakang)

A woman of many talents, Kang is signed
with IMG Models, is a Muay Thai fighter,
was the host of reality competition show
Spy Games on Bravo, and is the author of a
memoir aptly titled Knockout.
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Maria Borges
(@iammariaborges)
The Angolan model is comfortable at the
top, having modeled for Victoria’s Secret,
Balmain, Yeezy, and countless others, but
comes from very humble beginnings. She
was born and raised during a civil war, but
despite her difficult upbringing, she found
immediate success when she entered the
modeling world.
Fashion
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T H E L I O N S M O D E L M A N A G E M E N T P H O T O T O P R I G H T B Y E D U A R D O B R AV I N O P P O S I T E P A G E P H O T O T O P L E F T C O U R T E S Y O F L I LY A L D R I D G E P H O T O B O T T O M
Irina Shayk (@irinashayk)
ICONS Candice Swanepoel (@angelcandices)
The 35-year old Russian supermodel continues to rock the fashion industry, The 32-year-old South African supermodel and former Maxim Hot 100
signing deals and contracts with brands like Mugler, Moschino, and Oscar winner has accomplished more in her career than most models her age,
de la Renta, and is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. but she isn’t done putting in the work just yet. She’s now the founder and
She has a daughter with ex Bradley Cooper, and makes headlines every time owner of her own massively successful swimwear line Tropic of C, as well
she leaves the house in a new outfit. as the mother of two young sons—and more gorgeous than ever.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (@rosiehw) Alessandra Ambrosio (@alessandraambrosio)

Pillowy bee-stung lips and an impossibly elegant sense of style makes Rosie In 2017, she retired her wings after walking in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion
one of the most notable names in the modeling world after nearly two decades Show for the very last time, and solidified her position as one of the most
in the industry. With her runway days seemingly behind her these days, the iconic models of all time. She still has her shapely foot in the industry,
British beauty is busy with her blog Rose Inc., and recently launched a high- though, as the founder of her own swimwear line GAL Floripa—for which
end shoe collaboration, GIA/RHW, with Italian label Gia Couture. she also models her designs.
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P H OTO R I G H T BY G R EG S WA L E S
Lily Aldridge (@lilyaldridge)
The all-American beauty was a Victoria’s Secret
Angel for a number of years, and though she’s no
longer strutting her stuff in lingerie, she’ll forever
be an enduring icon of timeless beauty. She
launched her eponymous fragrance line, Lily Al-
dridge Parfums in the fall of 2019, along with a
personal YouTube channel, which has racked up
millions of viewers.
Joan Smalls (@joansmalls) Sara Sampaio (@sarasampaio)

Famous for her elegant bone structure and lon- This Portuguese model and former Maxim cover girl is
ger-than-long legs, the Puerto Rican supermodel more than just a pretty face; she’s a math whiz who was
also has a heart of gold to match her beauty and is studying advanced mathematics in university when she
actively involved in many philanthropic efforts, made the tough decision to drop out and pursue modeling—
and even founded her own organization, Donate- which was undeniably the right call.
MyWage.org.
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FIT&Fabulous
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T H I S P A G E P H O T O B O T T O M L E F T B Y D A N N Y T AY E N A K A P H O T O T O P B Y S A R A H O R B A N I C P H O T O B O T T O M R I G H T P H O T O B Y G A B E G I N S B E R G / F I L M M A G I C O P P O S I T E
PAG E TO P L E F T P H OTO BY C H A R LOT T E WA L E S TO P M I D D L E P H OTO BY C A R L E N E R A S C H K E TO P R I G H T P H OTO BY N I C O L E I VA N O V P H OTO M I D D L E R O W R I G H T BY
Melissa Wood-Tepperberg
(@melissawoodhealth)
This mother of two and former model is
a healthy-living wizard—she’s created
her own workout method, is certified in
yoga and Pilates, and is a big believer in
the benefits of a plant-based diet. She
completed her health coaching certifica-
tion at the Institute for Integrative Nu-
trition and went on to develop The
MWH Method of precise, low impact
movements, which turned out to be a
big hit with her 816,000 IG followers.
TO M R I G H T P H OTO BY K I R S T I N S C H O LT Z / W O R L D S U R F L E AG U E V I A G E T T Y I M AG E S
Tia Blanco (@tiablanco)
The pro surfer and blonde beauty started surfing
at the age of three, and by age 12 she had entered
her first surf competition in Hawaii. She’s since
won back-to-back gold medals in the ISA World
Surfing Games and has been lauded as one of the
top 50 surfers in the world.
Paige Spiranac (@_paige.renee)

The “OG Insta golf girl” is hands down the hot-
test woman to ever step foot on a golf course.
Her eye-popping outfits tend to involve short
skirts and plunging necklines that show off her
ample assets, perfectly paired with her natural
beauty and sense of humor.
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Alysha Newman (@alyshanewman)
With gorgeous blue eyes, a perfectly chiseled fig-
ure, and world-class pole vaulting skills that are
taking her to the Olympics, the Canadian track
and field star is as drop dead gorgeous as she is
accomplished. In 2020, Newman posed for luxu-
ry lingerie brand Agent Provocateur’s “Play to
Win” campaign that championed strong, athletic
bodies alongside other stunning sports stars.
Sasha DiGiulian(@sashadigiulian) Tammy Hembrow Katrina Scott(@katrinascott)
This three-time U.S. National Champi- (@tammyhembrow) She’s the co-founder of the popular fe-
on is one of the best climbers in the The sexy Aussie made a name for herself male fitness brand Tone It Up, a New
world, having won countless impressive through her incredible body transforma- York Times best-selling author, host of the
titles like the World Championships for tion—including crafting an insane derri- new podcast Live Beautifully, and the
Female Overall, and was the undefeated ere that puts the Kardashians to shame— 2021 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie.
Pan-American Champion from 2004 to that she achieved through exercise, clean Plus, she’s been on the covers of Women’s
2014. In addition to her athletic prow- eating, and dedication. She has a series Health, Self, LA Yoga and The Improper
ess, the talented blonde graduated from of workout plans for her 12.2 IG million Bostonian, proving that this fitness ex-
Columbia University, making her a followers to achieve the same results on pert is the real deal. Look for her to
powerful and beautiful combo of brains, her TammyFit app, and launched her clock more than million followers by the
brawn, and beauty. own luxury athleisure label. end of 2021.
Massy Arias (@massy.arias) Alana Blanchard Toni Breidinger (@tonibreidinger)

Dominican-born personal trainer, (@alanarblanchard) As the first female Arab-American
health coach, and motivational speaker This pro surfer grew up shredding NASCAR driver, the 21-year-old Cali-
Massiel “Massy” Indhira Arias is a for- waves in Kauai, Hawaii, so she’s no fornia native is breaking barriers and
midable force in the health and fitness stranger to hanging loose and hanging paving the way for women in the racing
world. She has arguably the most de- ten. Now 31, the fierce athlete entered industry. While NASCAR usually has
fined and strong washboard abs physi- her first competition at the age of nine, sponsors like Busch Beer and Good-
cally possible, so you can rest assured and in 2005 took first place in the T&C year, the stunning racer brought in a dif-
both her lifestyle and workouts are ex- Women’s Pipeline Championships. Plus ferent type of sponsor: Huda Beauty,
tremely effective. she has her own foundation. showing she has changed the sport.
Cat Begovic (@beautybydrcat)
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P H OTO BY J I M S P E L L M A N / W I R E I M AG E TO P M I D D L E P H OTO BY DAV I D C R OT T Y/ PAT R I C K M C M U L L A N V I A G E T T Y I M AG E S TO P R I G H T P H OTO BY F R A N C O O R I G L I A /G E T T Y
Genius, groundbreaking, and gorgeous—this
world-renowned plastic surgeon is a graduate of
Harvard and UCLA, and is now one of the top aes-
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thetic and reconstructive surgeons in Beverly Hills.
But surgery isn’t the only thing she does; Dr. Cat is
also the star of the TV show Dr. 90210 on E!, and is
the creator and CEO of her well-known skincare
line, MD GLAM.
Nicole Williams English (@justtnic)

The raven-haired social media personality and for-
mer WAGS LA star regularly poses for sexy photo
shoots, but she’s also an activist for animal rights,
having recently shot a dramatic video for PETA.
She’s also the founder and designer of her own swim-
wear brand Nia Lynn, which is a fitting entrepre-
neurial endeavor for someone who looks as good in a
bikini as she does.
Supercar Blondie (@supercarblondie)

Even if you haven’t heard of automotive entertainer
Alex Hirschi, odds are you have heard of her wildly
popular professional handle Supercar Blondie. The
Dubai-based Aussie has a nearly 60 million com-
bined followers across Instagram, Facebook, You-
Tube, and TikTok, and was named one of the top 30
most influential women in the Arab world by Arabi-
an Business in 2019.
Multi HYPHENATES
Ashley Haas (@ashleyhaas) Jessica Alba (@jessicaalba) Chiara Ferragni (@chiaraferragni)

From high-profile modeling and hosting her Is a multiple Maxim cover girl and Hot 100 winner. This Italian style icon is living proof that a kill-
own NFL prediction show on YouTube, Haas The exquisitely beautiful 40-year old actress-turned- er combo of undeniable beauty and entrepre-
is a woman of many talents. She’s posed for Di- business-mogul has plenty to celebrate, considering neurial spirit is what dreams are made of. After
ane von Furstenberg, Tom Ford, and Victoria’s she’s worth a not-so-small fortune. Her clean-lifestyle starting a style blog called The Blonde Salad in
Secret, and with a devoted Instagram fan base consumer goods brand The Honest Company made 2009, she launched her personal brand Chiara
of 252,000 and those killer looks, there’s no tell- its Nasdaq debut as a public company in early May, Ferragni Collection in 2013, which quickly ex-
ing how high she’ll climb. and was valued at a whopping $1.92 billion at the time. panded into a full-blown lifestyle empire.
Lauren Drain Kagan (@laurendrainfit) Larsa Pippen Neta Alchimister (@neta_alchimister)

Registered nurse, NASM-certified personal (@larsapippen) The green-eyed Israeli model sends tempera-
trainer, best-selling author, and fitness mod- tures soaring on Instagram with her sizzling
At 46, the The Real Housewives of Miami star still lives
el—is there anything this magificinetly-built feed that’s absolutely brimming with sexy bi-
up to her (shared) title of “Hottest NBA Wife,” kini shots. She started designing swimwear
maven can’t do? With over 3.7 million Insta-
gram followers and an entire line of fitness ap- though she may soon be divorced from NBA legend with fellow model Noa Beny when she was 20,
parel under her belt, we fully expect to see this Scottie Pippen, whom she’d married in 1997. These and seven years ago the beautiful duo
superwoman continue to crush it across all days, she’s enjoying the single life and can be found launched their own massively successful
social media channels. flaunting her sensational curves on the ‘Gram. swimwear company Bananhot.
SPACE
Imagine
DRAGONS
Virgin Galactic’s latest Spaceship, VSS Imagine, is the future of commercial space travel
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P H OTO C O U R T E S Y V I R G I N G A L A C T I C
“ALL GREAT ACHIEVEMENTS, CREATIONS
AND CHANGES START WITH AN IDEA”
A
s it rolled onto the tarmac of Spaceport America, Vir- art flight training facilities, a luxury VIP lounge with panoramic
gin Galactic’s newest vessel for cosmic travel revealed desert views and a 12,000- foot runway—an integral component to
itself to the planet. Towed by an exclusive Astronaut Virgin Galactic reaching its lofty goals of flying 400 space flights
Edition Range Rover, the gleaming hull of the VSS every year.
Imagine caught the reflections of the surrounding sky in brilliant Carried to approximately 45,000-feet by another aircraft
azure hues. This mirror-like livery isn’t just for thermal protection, dubbed a mothership, Imagine is then dropped as its singular rock-
mind you, but to catch the eye and impress upon the viewer what et blasts the vessel into suborbital space, offering its six passen-
is possible for humanity. One thing was evident upon its reveal: we gers several minutes of weightlessness and mind-bending views of
are looking at the future. Planet Earth. How much will this 90-minute flight cost you? Oh,
Dubbing themselves “the world’s first commercial spaceline,” about $250,000 per passenger. So far about 600 wealthy future
it’s clear Virgin Galactic boasts no small goals, and VSS Imagine is astronauts have signed up.
their next step in conquering the heavens. As the first of the next- The Big Picture goal of the promising spaceline is to provide
generation SpaceShip III class of spacecraft, what separates VSS affordable and safe launch opportunities both for private individu-
Imagine from its predecessor, VSS Unity, is its turnaround time — als and for research payloads, using reusable spacecraft. Sir Rich-
both in how quickly it can be manufactured and also the time of ard Branson, Virgin Galactic’s billionaire founder, has said he
maintenance required between each flight. Learning from Unity wants the company to fly more people to space in its first few years
these SpaceShip III class vessels will be built with a modular ap- of service than have ever been there throughout all of human his-
proach, with sections/components (e.g. fuselage, cabin, wing- tory. You know, small goals.
body, tail booms, etc.) built in parallel instead of sequentially, as “Virgin Galactic spaceships are built specifically to deliver a
was the case with Unity. new, transforming perspective to the thousands of people who
While Unity’s next spaceflight is scheduled for May, Virgin Ga- will soon be able to experience the wonder of space for them-
lactic is hoping Imagine will take its first flight sometime this sum- selves,” Branson gushed. “As a SpaceShip III class of vehicle,
mer from this same famed Spaceport America outside Las Cru- Imagine is not just beautiful to look at but represents Virgin Galac-
ces, New Mexico—the world’s first purpose-built commercial tic’s growing fleet of spaceships…. All great achievements, cre-
spaceport. The $218.5 million facility, built on some 18,000 acres ations and changes start with an idea. Our hope is for all those
of the Jornada del Muerto desert basin (near White Sands Missile who travel to space to return with fresh perspectives and new
Range, therefore under restricted air space), features state-of-the ideas that will bring positive change to our planet.”
A L L P H OTO S C O U R T E S Y V I R G I N G A L A C T I C
VSS Imagine won’t take off on its own power, instead like its predecessor VSS Unity, the spaceship will be carried by a Mothership
dubbed VMS Eve. Once the Eve hits approximately 300-mph it will drop VSS Imagine, engaging the latter’s engines and rocketing it
from 0 to 60-mph in 0.9 seconds. “Throughout the flight profile on boost and re-entry we fly supersonic speeds, and the vehicle’s design
allows for a dynamic flight profile from rocket powered to glide,” explains Virgin Galactic. “During the 60 seconds rocket motor burn
on entry, we reach Mach 3 - over 2,300-mph.” Not for the faint of heart, VSS Imagine reaches max G-forces of about 3.6. G’s on boost
and re-entry
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MAXIM COVER GIRL
LUCY
in the
SKY
Model, entrepreneur, philanthropist,
and investor Lucy Hislop is a true “SOMETIMES YOU WIN AND SOMETIMES
citizen of the world
YOU LEARN, BUT YOU NEVER LOSE.”
M
eet Lucy Hislop, a stylish, sophisti-
cated world traveler who has visited
more than 50 countries and six conti-
nents. This spicy Latina bounces be-
tween New York, Miami, Medellín, and Costa Rica,
as traveling and exploring new cultures is her true
passion, and she considers herself a global citizen of
the world. Lucy was voted into the third spot of our
Cover Girl competition and plans to use this platform
to further her philanthropic endeavors.
“I’m proud to be the founder and CEO of a founda-
tion called Corazones Unidos, which translates to
United Hearts,” she tells us. “Our main focus is help-
ing underprivileged children with their education.
We also offer assistance with food and toy drives. I
strongly believe our mission in life is to help others in
need. That has always been, and will continue to be
my purpose.”
Lucy’s impassioned humanitarianism doesn’t stop
there. When asked what her favorite part of the Max-
im Cover Girl competition was, she says, “I enjoyed
being able to raise money to better the lives of our
wounded American heroes—the brave men and wom-
en of our armed forces who selflessly put themselves
in harm’s way to preserve the American way of life.”
One of Lucy’s dreams came true being a Maxim
model, and she feels this is just the beginning of her
journey. She advises others to never give up on their
dreams, no matter how unattainable they may seem
to be. “Every experience is a lesson. Sometimes you
C I R C A R E S O R T & C A S I N O, L A S V E G A S
win and sometimes you learn, but you never lose.”

Lucy is a hardworking, passionate girl boss who
doesn’t only have an entrepreneurial spirit, but an-
P H OTO O N LO C AT I O N AT
other hidden talent to boot. “Some might find it hard

to believe that I love the culinary arts,” she reveals. “I
may go as far to say that I’m a pretty talented chef.”
Check her out on Instagram @lucylandnyc.
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P h o t o g ra p h y b y B R I AN B H AY E S
Ha i r a n d Ma k e u p Z e e C l e m e n t e
The Hispano-Suiza Carmen is a new $2-million, 1,100-hp EV from the famed Spanish marque that once counted Pablo Picasso among its clientele.
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