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CONTENTS LOOKINGgood 20... FASHION FOR HIM: SUMMER STYLE 22...MOVEMENT IN MENSWEAR 26...WHAT TO WEAR, WHERE: SOUTHWESTERN FRANCE 28...EQUESTRIAN EVENTS 30...FASHION FOR HER: BAHAMAS BOUND 38.

..DESIGN: VIOLET DELIGHTS 62... THE LIGHT STUFF 66... LAVENDER LOVE 72...WELL FORMED 136 Gio ISSUE No. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 16 DOINGgood 76... THOUGHT LEADER: NICOLAS BERGGRUEN 80.

.. LONDON CALLING 120...HARBOURSIDE HAVEN 136...LAND OF THE LONG WHITE CLOUD 144... CARMEL CANDYLAND: BERNARDUS LODGE 148... A NEW SHADE OF CHIC 156... COUNTRY CASTLE: BLANTYRE 158.

2 CONTENTS LOOKINGgood FASHION FOR HIM: SUMMER STYLE 22...MOVEMENT IN MENSWEAR 26...WHAT TO WEAR, WHERE: SOUTHWESTERN FRANCE 28...EQUESTRIAN EVENTS 30...FASHION FOR HER: BAHAMAS BOUND ACCESSORIES: SHADES OF THE PAST 40...WATCHES: BEYOND FACE MUZAK TO YOUR EARS 47...FRAGRANCES FOR HER: POETIC SCENTS BEAUTY: SHEER BEAUTY 50...AU NATUREL SUMMER MUST HAVES 60...DESIGN: VIOLET DELIGHTS THE LIGHT STUFF LAVENDER LOVE 72...WELL FORMED 136 Gio ISSUE No. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 16 DOINGgood THOUGHT LEADER: NICOLAS BERGGRUEN ACTS OF COURAGE: WILSON CRUZ LEADING THE WAY: CARRIE MURRAY WATERING THE PLANET: SETH MAXWELL 186 LIVINGgood TRAVEL: NO BOUNDARY BATHS ALOHA-A-A-A! LONDON CALLING HARBOURSIDE HAVEN LAND OF THE LONG WHITE CLOUD CARMEL CANDYLAND: BERNARDUS LODGE A NEW SHADE OF CHIC COUNTRY CASTLE: BLANTYRE SPIRITS: AGAVE & SOUL CULTURE: GLOBAL ARTS RESTAURANTS: BAZAAR MEATS BOOTH ONE BRESCA TOKYO RECORD BAR SPICE OF LIFE RIDES: 2018 ROLLS ROYCE PHANTOM REAL ESTATE: DON T FENCE HIM IN MODERN MASTERMIND HOME IN HAWAII PHOTOS OF USHER AND RACHEL PLATTEN BY { JOHN RUSSO

FEATURES 246...USHER S WAY: USHER 254...MIGHTY JOE: JOE MANGANIELLO 264.

..MODERN WOMAN: ELISA SEDNAOUI 296...THE SOCIAL NETWORTH FEELINGgood 320.

..POWDER OF POWER 246 SOUNDINGgood 336... INDIE GIRL: ALY RYAN 338.

3 FEATURES USHER S WAY: USHER MIGHTY JOE: JOE MANGANIELLO NEXT WAVE: MADELAINE PETSCH...AND OTHER STARS OF TOMORROW TODAY MODERN WOMAN: ELISA SEDNAOUI THE SOCIAL NETWORTH FEELINGgood THE LIFE IN YOUR YEARS PERFECT (HEALTHY) PAIRING POWDER OF POWER 246 SOUNDINGgood INDIE GIRL: ALY RYAN THE GOOD FIGHT: RACHEL PLATTEN PARTING THOUGHTS Gio ISSUE No. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 17

4 LIVING GOOD Gio ISSUE No. 2 LANDof the LONG WHITE CLOUD One of the world s most beautiful countries from lush, sub-tropical vegetation to icy, mountain glaciers New Zealand is blessed with a bounty of natural riches luring an increasing stream of visitors to Middle Earth. The Land of the Long White Cloud is also home to a handful of outstanding luxury lodges: elegant five-star properties set among thousands of acres, with old-school white-gloved service. BY { NADINE JOLIE COURTNEY There s a reason that billionaires from around the globe are making New Zealand their home away from home: the scenery is matched by the hospitality, and both are unparalleled. Here, the top luxury resorts and homesteads to enjoy the majesty that is New Zealand. 136

north island KAURI CLIFFS It s no wonder people like Justin Timberlake and Bill Gates not to mention President Obama have succumbed to The Lodge

Located on 6,000 acres in sub-tropical Northland, the resort boasts one of the world s premier golf courses a par-72 championship course

Islands), as well as an over-the-top two-bedroom owner s cottage.

5 north island KAURI CLIFFS It s no wonder people like Justin Timberlake and Bill Gates not to mention President Obama have succumbed to The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs many charms. The colonial-style Relais & Chateaux lodge is a veritable Kiwi paradise. Located on 6,000 acres in sub-tropical Northland, the resort boasts one of the world s premier golf courses a par-72 championship course designed by David Harman with ocean views from 15 different holes and offers guests 22 luxe cottage suites (all with views of the Cavalli Islands), as well as an over-the-top two-bedroom owner s cottage. There are also two private beaches, including the aptly named Pink Beach made of tiny shells, where guests can enjoy a picnic lunch before returning to the main lodge for mixing and mingling at nightly cocktail hour and candlelit dining. robertsonlodges.com/the-lodges/kauri-cliffs

north island THE FARM AT CAPE KIDNAPPERS Offering breathtaking views of the Pacific from its perch overlooking the North Island s Hawke s

Although it s a working farm with assorted sheep and cattle it s a blissfully luxurious retreat, offering one of New Zealand s best golf

ballooning to jet-boating to 4x4 drives.

producer of full-bodied reds and rich Chardonnays.

6 north island THE FARM AT CAPE KIDNAPPERS Offering breathtaking views of the Pacific from its perch overlooking the North Island s Hawke s Bay region, The Farm at Cape Kidnappers is set on 6,000 acres. Although it s a working farm with assorted sheep and cattle it s a blissfully luxurious retreat, offering one of New Zealand s best golf courses designed by Tom Doak, a destination spa, delicious farm-to-table cuisine, a bird sanctuary, and activities ranging from hot air ballooning to jet-boating to 4x4 drives. And, of course, no visit is complete without an excursion to the nearby Hawke s Bay wine region New Zealand s oldest, and a leading producer of full-bodied reds and rich Chardonnays. For those who want something even more sublime than the 22 Linda Bedell-designed suites, the pièce de résistance is the four-bedroom Owner s Cottage, featuring private Jacuzzi, stone fireplace, entertaining kitchen and utter privacy. Meanwhile, timeless Art Deco city Napier is an hour away and well worth the trip if you can tear yourself away from the property itself. robertsonlodges.com/the-lodges/cape-kidnappers

south island MATAKAURI LODGE In adventure paradise Queenstown, there s no better place to stay than Matakauri Lodge.

water rafting is just around the corner, as well as leisurely cruises around the lake to enjoy the memorable views including the craggy peaks of The Remarkables mountain

Matakauri Lodge s orientation facing the Southern Alps provides unsurpassed points of observation, and the same can be said of the hospitality and cuisine, which is

More intimate than many of New Zealand s other luxury lodges, the Alpine-style retreat has only 12 suites peppered along the water, each designed by Virginia Fisher.

7 south island MATAKAURI LODGE In adventure paradise Queenstown, there s no better place to stay than Matakauri Lodge. On the banks of Lake Wakatipu, the Relais & Chateaux lodge is the perfect jumping off point for Queenstown thrill seekers everything from skiing to bungee jumping to white water rafting is just around the corner, as well as leisurely cruises around the lake to enjoy the memorable views including the craggy peaks of The Remarkables mountain range. Matakauri Lodge s orientation facing the Southern Alps provides unsurpassed points of observation, and the same can be said of the hospitality and cuisine, which is absolutely top-notch. More intimate than many of New Zealand s other luxury lodges, the Alpine-style retreat has only 12 suites peppered along the water, each designed by Virginia Fisher. The four-bedroom, four-bathroom Owner s Cottage, meanwhile, is so lovely including an outdoor barbecue courtyard and a spacious balcony with infinity hot tub that Prince William and Duchess Kate chose to stay here during their royal tour. Located inside the main lodge, a popular gathering place for guests, are a bar, living and library area for a relaxing pre- and post-meal; indoor, outdoor and private dining options, all with fantastic outlooks. Just off this main lodge is a gorgeous infinity pool area and full-service luxury spa. robertsonlodges.com/the-lodges/ matakauri

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