Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2017 i Maxim

Jade Lagardère isn’t the first model-hyphenate, but in a world full of model-actors, model-bloggers, and model-DJs, she might be the only model– comic book author. Lagardère is the creator of Amber Blake, named for a comic book hero who looks just like…well, Jade Lagardère. In the comic books, the character of Amber was abandoned at the age of five and crusades against child abusers. “I’ve always been shocked and outraged at child abuses,” the Paris-based Lagardère says. “I wanted to create a hero who personally suffered from these abuses and devoted her life to go after the villains involved.” The model says she has been immersed in the world of comic books since she was a child. “When you are born and raised in Belgium, where comics are part of…

In the competitive industry of high-end photography, reputation is everything. And nothing solidifies a reputation more than famous faces—a lot of them. Dove Shore has more than his share. Shore, a 41-year-old longtime Los Angeleno, was effervescent and more than a little enthusiastic about his work during a recent conversation with Maxim. It’s easy to understand why: His recent projects include a who’s who of A-list celebrities and hot-as-the-sun models. Names like Keaton, Hamm, Piven, Gyllenhaal, and Franco, along with current “it” models such as Hosk, Clauson, Rohrbach, and Jenner. He’s the shooter of the moment, but Shore was not an overnight success. He studied cinematography and worked for a number of big L.A. directors on commercials. Later he took photography classes at Santa Monica College. While there, he moved…

Bell & Ross watches have a distinct visceral appeal: Wearing one makes you feel like a fighter pilot. Founded in Paris in 1992 and inspired by aircraft instrumentation, the brand has defied the conventions of centuries of watchmaking. In fact, for the first decade of its existence the company enlisted help producing its own watches, but a devoted following developed anyway. In the early 2000s Bell & Ross began manufacturing at its own facility in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. As it celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, the company is creating more varied and more complex pieces than ever before, joining the ranks of the world’s best watchmakers. Although it lacks the heritage of a brand like Rolex or Panerai, Bell & Ross has nonetheless established a reputation for precision, masculine…

It’s just a small piece of metal: a yellow-andblack emblem featuring a prancing horse and the initials S F, for Scuderia Ferrari. But as James Glickenhaus pried off the universally revered badge from the car’s body panel, he wasn’t just breaching etiquette—he was boldly declaring his independence. One of the biggest and most passionate Ferrari collectors alive, Glickenhaus not only signaled that he was cutting ties with the world’s foremost supercar builder; he planned to beat the carmaker at its own game, building his own cars with superior design and improved performance, and even earning on-track victories at some of the world’s most prestigious races. Ferrari’s biggest fan had become Ferrari’s biggest challenger. Glickenhaus has found success in diverse areas. He wrote and directed eight Hollywood films before moving into…

The Negroni, more than the martini or the Manhattan, has become the cocktail that signals you know what you’re doing: a nod to the bartender that you’re not messing around. Campari, sweet vermouth, and gin stirred together to achieve spirituous harmony—bitter but bright, sweet but strong. Invented in 1919, it’s a classic, but it’s also spurred countless twists and riffs over the years. Consider the Negroni Sbagliato, which translates to the “wrong” or “false” Negroni. Legend goes that at Milan’s Bar Basso, a bartender mistakenly swapped gin for sparkling wine, but the customer loved it and voilà: The Sbagliato was born. It’s a great story, but it appears to be apocryphal: The Negroni Sbagliato may not be so sbagliato after all. “It’s just a story; [my father] was experimenting with…

Take a glance at the new Norton V4 RR motorcycle and you might think it’s a museum piece instead of a high-performance machine. But don’t be fooled by the stylish design. Norton developed this mobile work of art at the most difficult motorcycle course on earth, the Isle of Man circuit, perfecting the 1200cc V-4 engine capable of producing more than 200 brake horsepower. The V4 RR is a feat of engineering. Its aluminum twin-tube shotgun chassis takes 26 hours to hand-polish, and the bodywork is formed from lightweight carbon fiber. Even the gas tank is made from carbon fiber, combined with Kevlar reinforcement, which may help prevent a potential puncture. Both wheels are crafted of forged aluminum, and 330-mm Brembo disc brakes are entrusted to bring the speed demon…

TELEVISION How will television evade its usual post-Emmys slump? David Mackenzie (Hell or High Water) directs the premiere episode of the USA Network’s Damnation (Nov. 7), a 1930s-set Western centered on two warring characters: a revolutionary preacher and the industrialist tycoon hell-bent on stopping him. In the war for streaming supremacy, Netflix stands its ground with Godless (Nov. 22), a Western miniseries helmed by Steven Soderbergh that stars Jeff Daniels as a vengeance-seeking outlaw. Hulu hopes its second Margaret Atwood adaptation, Alias Grace (Nov. 3), will captivate audiences like Emmy winner The Handmaid’s Tale did. It features a breakout performance by Sarah Gadon as a mild-mannered maid accused of murdering her employer in the 1800s. FILM Kenneth Branagh has the chance to make detective Hercule Poirot, the mustached hero of…

“I DON’T WANT TO PLAY JUST TO COLLECT THE CHECK EVERY WEEK… I WANT TO BE THE BEST.” Devonta Freeman is at a crossroads. In a league where careers average less than four years and contracts are seldom guaranteed, the main goal for most NFL players is simply to sign their first nonrookie contract. Most young players entering the league are presented with deals that are capped at a fraction of what elite veterans can earn. Freeman was no exception: He earned around $1.5 million over his first three seasons— far less than what the Atlanta Falcon was worth as one of the league’s premier running backs. The 25-year-old racked up 3,648 yards from scrimmage and 29 touchdowns in those three seasons, earning him two Pro Bowl selections. Last season…

In today’s speed-of-light fast world, we can easily lose track of time and the invaluable perspective it gives us on so much of life. That goes for automobiles as well. These days we have hypercars like the 217-mph Mercedes-AMG Project One, which has a hybrid powertrain that produces over 1,000 horsepower, and the aerodynamically wild, fully carbon-fiber Aston Martin Valkyrie with its remarkably low 1:1 power-toweight ratio. Compared to these two, the 30-yearold Porsche 959 seems somewhat prosaic. What’s so enticing about a sensible, understated supercar with a comfortable ride and a top speed under 200 mph? But when the Porsche 959 debuted in 1985, it pushed the boundaries of automotive performance. After its first drive in the $230,000 supercar, Car and Driver said, “The Porsche 959 can accomplish almost…

When John Varvatos launched his eponymous American label 17 years ago, the fashion world was so different it might as well have been the Paleolithic era. “There was no online business out there. Until 2007, there wasn’t even an iPhone,” Varvatos says today from his office in New York City’s Flatiron District. The room is filled with rock & roll memorabilia: platinum records from Alice Cooper; moody black-and-white Jimi Hendrix photographs; a sound system with speakers so large that the setup takes up nearly an entire wall. “How we get information has changed so quickly,” Varvatos adds. “Today, everything’s instantaneous.” While some of these technological advancements may seem obvious— especially to a Millennial—what is a little harder to pin down is how, exactly, Varvatos Inc. has crept into the zeitgeist.…