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Opening night of Rigoletto at the San Francisco Opera Gala wasn’t just a return of Verdi’s masterpiece; it was the return of grand glamour itself. The champagne-colored carpet shimmered like a signal: San Francisco’s women were ready to make an entrance. And they did. From the very first arrivals it was clear—this was not a polite nod to tradition; this was a full-throttle style renaissance. What struck me first was the confidence: a willingness to be bold, to be unique, to own the moment. Prints were in vogue, and not the subtle kind. Florals, geometrics, and painterly patterns swirled through the crowd, reminding us that opera style doesn’t have to whisper—it can roar. The great American houses, Oscar de la Renta and Carolina Herrera, reigned supreme, and rightly so. Their Dominican…
“RESQCATS IS WHAT I DO WITH WHO I AM.” BACKGROUND & INSPIRATION Reflecting on her motivations, Telson expresses that it was less about people and more about the intrinsic connection she felt with the animals. “What I didn’t realize at the time was all that would be involved with people…and I mean that as a positive,” she admits. The personal relationships that emerged from her work included volunteers and adopters who contributed to the mission of RESQCATS. These connections have revealed a side of rescue work that encompasses not only saving lives but also healing and personal growth for both humans and animals alike. Telson noted, “The cats have helped heal many of the adopters physically and emotionally…and they have done that for me, too.” EARLY EXPERIENCES AND TRANSITION Her…
THE FOUNDATION: AN INHERITANCE OF SACRIFICE AND DREAMS Esthefania’s story begins not on a pageant stage but in the modest, love-filled home of her Mexican immigrant parents in a small California city. The air there was thick with dreams—dreams deferred by her parents so that hers could take flight. “Our home was small, but it was immense in values,” she reflects, her voice warm with conviction. “The most valuable currency wasn’t money; it was the belief that education was the master key that could unlock any door.” She witnessed firsthand the economic challenges her family faced, the relentless rhythm of paychecks that barely stretched to cover necessities. Yet, instead of fostering scarcity, her parents cultivated a landscape of abundance in spirit. Their stories of perseverance—of crossing borders, both physical and…
That duality is his foundation. Rosana’s identity is a vibrant tapestry woven from distinct cultural threads: the warm, communal traditions of his Filipino heritage and the majestic, opulent wisdom of his Emirati upbringing in Abu Dhabi. His earliest memories are sensory time capsules. One moment, he is a young boy dressed in a crisp white kandora for Eid al-Adha, the air thick with the scent of spiced saffron biryani and grilled lamb during visits to a family friend’s palace. “The joy was palpable,” he recalls. “It taught me that the essence of life lies in giving and sharing love.” The next, he is transported to the Philippines for the Flores de Mayo festival, walking in a procession as an official consort to the Reyna Elena amidst a cascade of flowers…
One of them is Kylie Chang. She grips the hand of Miss Sunset USA, a fellow Asian American contender, and in that touch passes a silent, seismic understanding: whatever happens next, the narrative has already shifted. The old guard has fallen. Then, the name. Not a name from the established playbook of what a beauty queen should sound like, but her name. “Kylie Chang.” The sound is a punctuation mark, a period at the end of a 74-year-long sentence. The first East Asian woman to ever win the title. The crowd erupts. And Kylie, the picture of composure just a second before, dissolves into happy, disbelieving tears. The baby giraffe, as her dance coach once affectionately called her for her tall, lanky, uncoordinated grace, had not only found her footing…
“RECOGNIZE THAT GOD IS ABOVE ALL AND BE A BRAVE ADVENTURER.” In a Zurich café, the 43-year-old Swiss private banker is the picture of relaxed, European elegance. He’s wearing a perfectly tailored blazer, his manner is warm and engaging, but his gaze is analytical, missing nothing. On his wrist is the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712, which he wears very well and really complements his linen blazer. Wuethrich is a man of fascinating juxtapositions. He’s a precise banker with the soul of a globetrotter (60 countries and counting). An engineer by training who speaks the emotional language of heirlooms. A project manager who helped build one of Switzerland’s most exclusive watch clubs, Turicum Watch Group, then founded a global, inclusive community called WIS United. He’s a member of the prestigious GPHG…
