Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2025 i Palm Beach Illustrated

A million years ago (okay, it was the ’90s, but it feels like another lifetime), I strapped on a backpack and spent two years circumnavigating the globe by air, sea, and land. Twentysomething and bristling with a restless energy, I chose to defer the traditional trajectory and see the exotic places I’d read about in old National Geographics as a kid growing up in Greece. It was as simple as that: no navel-gazing journey of self-discovery, no need to escape and reinvent. Just good old-fashioned curiosity. Needless to say, when you put yourself out there in that manner—all your possessions on your back, no reservations, no itinerary—a whole host of things can happen. You might find yourself on the wrong end of a gorilla’s charge in the wilds of Uganda.…

In May, local 10-year-old twin brothers Aiden and Owen Finocchietti embarked on a yearlong, nationwide tennis tour with their grandfather, Barry Mabe. On their sea-to-shining-sea adventure, they’ll participate in tennis tournaments and serve communities across all 50 states. “When the boys were in kindergarten, I told them I would homeschool them when they got to the fifth grade, and we would go to every state for a week,” Mabe shares. “Since then, the boys have always assumed we would go on the trip. As time went on, the boys developed into two of the best 10-year-old tennis players in the country. Our trip has turned into a tennis adventure, as the boys will play in a tournament in every state from May 30 until June 1, 2026.” The trio kicked off…

Earliest memory of designing? My earliest memory of designing goes back to making clothes for my Barbies. I’d spend hours creating tiny outfits. I only wish I had saved them to see how they compare to my work now. How did you launch your namesake brand? I launched my brand nearly 20 years ago from my tiny New York City apartment—young, scrappy, and fueled by the belief that fashion should be both expressive and approachable. It was a humble beginning but one filled with energy, creativity, and a clear vision for what I wanted to build. Where do you find inspiration? Travel has always been a powerful source of inspiration for me. Immersing myself in a new environment—seeing the world through a fresh lens—never fails to spark creativity. I’m also…

Growing up in Freeburg, Illinois, Austin Beckett’s diet consisted primarily of TV dinners and microwave meals. But he craved more—not just in terms of flavors and ingredients, but for the sense of community that often thrives around the dinner table. Now a professional chef based in Wellington, Beckett found that community, and then some, on season four of Fox’s Next Level Chef. The cooking competition series involves mentors Gordon Ramsay, Richard Blais, and Nyesha Arrington creating teams out of three contestant categories: professional chefs, home chefs, and social media chefs. Each week, the cheftestants compete within a three-tiered kitchen, wherein each level is outfitted with a range of cooking equipment. The top level has the best and most comprehensive, the middle mimics a standard commercial kitchen, and the bottom level…

Dear Liz, When I am out for dinner or at a dinner party, I am often not sure of what the correct table manners are and if they are even still important. What do you think? My response is a bit of good news/bad news. Perhaps the bad news is that yes, they are extremely important. (I always notice bad table manners.) But the good news is that there are only a few basic ones to know, and if you master those, you will be fine. Now, I’m not talking about which fork to use because, frankly, who really cares? Those things are nice to know but are not mustknow. Plus, they can all be a bit pretentious, if you ask me. Instead, here are my top three (we can…

COCKTAILS À LA PALM ROYALE WHO: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County WHAT: Cocktails à la Palm Royale WHERE: Ken Griffin’s La Follia estate, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: On a perfect Palm Beach evening, 250 guests gathered in their finest Palm Beach 1970s attire for a dazzling celebration, raising $120,000 to help local families build strength and stability through homeownership. FLIGHT OF FANCY WHO: The Garden Club of Palm Beach WHAT: “Flight of Fancy” Flower Show Preview Party WHERE: Esther B. O’Keeffe Gallery, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Guests and green thumbs explored inspiring floral and horticultural entries along with exhibits in botanical arts, photography, and education during the exclusive preview of The Garden Club’s biennial presentation. BLACK-TIE BALL WHO: Jupiter Medical Center WHAT: Forty-Eighth Annual…

When Reed Krakoff took the creative helm of John Hardy in 2022, it was to reinvent the global jewelry brand while protecting the heritage Canadian artist John Hardy established when he founded it in 1975. Rooted in Balinese craftsmanship and culture, each John Hardy piece is handcrafted by artisans in the brand’s sustainably built compound in Mambal, Bali. Now, under Krakoff’s direction, that time-honored tradition is meeting the clean lines and modern sophistication that defined his years as creative director at brands like Coach and Tiffany & Co. It’s a move informed, at least in part, by his local ties; Krakoff keeps a home in Palm Beach, and his parents were longtime locals as well. Case in point is the Spear collection, which Krakoff introduced as one of his first…

Summer’s most underrated accessory? Smooth, plump, healthy lips. If space in your carry-on is getting tight, don’t fret! These small but mighty peptide-and hyaluronic acid–rich lip treatments pack myriad benefits despite their diminutive size: Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment in Strawberry Sorbet Glimmer, a silky formula with kokum butter, acai sterols, and peptides ($22, Sephora locations); Charlotte Tilbury Big Lip Plumpgasm Plumping Lip Gloss in Nudegasm Diamonds, a sheer, champagne nude that smoothes and hydrates in a swipe ($35, Sephora locations); Dr. Whitney Bowe Beauty Tri-Liptide Peptide Lip Enhancing Treatment ($34, drwhitneybowebeauty.com); Tarte Maracuja Juicy Melt Mask in Drizzle, a day-to-night balm in an addictive caramel scent ($27, Ulta Beauty locations); Lines The Lip Serum, a high-shine treatment packed with hydrating high-and low-weight hyaluronic acid and peptides to…

Considering its swampy weather, New Orleans might seem like an unlikely setting for a summertime global drinks gathering. However, Tales of the Cocktail deliberately lands during the city’s slower months, a strategic choice to support its vital hospitality industry. This commitment to community underpins the festival’s purpose, especially relevant to this year’s theme: “Evolve.” “To evolve is not just a theme—it’s a call to action … as we grow, learn, and shape the future of hospitality together,” notes Charlotte Voisey, the event and supporting foundation’s executive director. Tales of the Cocktail provides the perfect environment for this growth, offering a range of educational programs, from mastering classic techniques to exploring the future of the industry. Let’s toast this spirit of evolution with The Catalyst. This seemingly traditional cocktail playfully embraces…

I love the notion of slow travel, of arriving somewhere with enough presence to really take in the whole experience with ease. Of course, that ideal is made even more possible by creating a holistic structure to help you land and settle in fluidly. When I’m not committed to this practice, just getting to the airport can become a chore. For me, packing with care means not only choosing the most practical items, but bringing those extras that help me relax on demand. A favorite meditation shawl gives me cozy comfort. A flower tonic of Roman chamomile, long revered for its ability to soothe, promises restoration. And to counter jet lag, you’ll always find a silk eye mask and nature’s best sleep remedy—laven-der body oil—on my bedside table, no matter…

Summer in high style with a new shared shuttle service between Palm Beach and Nantucket by Slate Aviation. The West Palm Beach–based carrier has partnered with aviation platform XO to offer bookable-by-the-seat flights starting at $695 each way, with options from Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and New York to Nantucket. The semi-private airline’s Bombardier CRJ-200 jets feature just 18 oversize seats, free WiFi, and an all–business class experience. Passengers skip the TSA headache and board directly from a private terminal. Once they’ve settled in, they are offered drinks, selections from a killer snack basket, and onboard catering from none other than chef Clay Conley’s Buccan. Upon touchdown in ACK, grab a fresh lobster roll from Straight Wharf Fish (straightwharffish.com) and stay at a luxury inn like The Brant (thebrantnantucket.com)—which Travel+Leisure…

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When it comes to the exclusive world of private islands, today’s game often favors bigger villas, glitzier spas, and higher-profile guests. But one such destination stays true to something simpler—and far more lasting. Welcome to Pine Cay, a private island in the Turks and Caicos that spans just 800 acres yet feels infinite, thanks to beaches and sandbars so broad and bone-white you can walk for miles without encountering another soul. The waters surrounding it rank among the clearest and most dazzling anywhere in the world, easily rivaling the best stretches of the Indian Ocean and far-flung Pacific. The accommodations here lean into natural textures and open-air living, intentionally unfussy A yet elegant. All 13 beachfront rooms and cottages feature blonde-wood furnishings, shiplap walls, and Dream beds (the same kind…

Movement expert and trainer Christin Rutley faced pushback when she worked at corporate gyms and tried to go outside branded formats by incorporating her unique style and introducing elements, like cardio, that weren’t part of the traditional template. Ultimately, this led her to establish her own studio, driven not only by the desire for a flexible schedule, but also for the creative freedom to develop an exercise format that she now refers to as The Christin Rutley Method. She launched a new studio in West Palm Beach earlier this year. “What distinguishes my fitness regimen is the seamless integration of Barre, Pilates, and weight lifting into a single experience,” says Rutley. “Where I grew up in Kentucky, I noticed a more substantial focus on Barre, along with a strong community…

Summer nostalgia is alive and well at Old School Square in downtown Delray Beach. The historic venue will set the scene for the “Pop Culture” exhibition, on view at the Cornell Art Museum July 5 to September 28, plus a blast-from-the-past concert event, also slated for July 5. “Pop Culture” will showcase the work of artists who reminisce on and interpret the familiar, including: Gwak, a Sarasota-based pop culture sculptor; Ashleigh Walters, a local painter and illustrator who brings everyday objects to life on her canvas; Annina Rüst, a Jupiter-based artist and technologist who pushes the boundaries of creativity; and Rogerio Peixoto, who creates Pop paintings on mirrors. Hit up Old School Square’s amphitheater for your pop music fix during the Pop 2000 Tour. Hosted by Chris Kirkpatrick of NSYNC, the…

DRIVEN BY TIME WHO: Provident Jewelry WHAT: Driven by Time WHERE: Provident Jewelry, Jupiter MALLETS & MARTINIS WHO: Vita Nova WHAT: Eighth Annual Mallets & Martinis WHERE: National Croquet Center, West Palm Beach OUT & ABOUT 1. WHO: Cultural Council for Palm Beach County WHAT: An A-Museing Evening: Art in Motion WHERE: The Hangar, Riviera Beach 2. WHO: Palm Beach County Food Bank WHAT: Twelfth Annual Empty Bowls Palm Beach WHERE: Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Palm Beach OUT & ABOUT 3. WHO: Promise Fund and Baptist Health Cancer Care WHAT: Annual Scientific Forum Luncheon WHERE: The Beach Club, Palm Beach 4. WHO: Richard David Kann (RDK) Melanoma Foundation WHAT: Twenty-Fifth Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show featuring Carolina Herrera and Yvel WHERE: The Breakers, Palm Beach OUT & ABOUT 5. WHO: Cox…