An expertly curated, luxuriously produced compendium of all things Palm Beach, Palm Beach Illustrated brings to life personalities and takes you inside the exclusive homes, parties and interests of the world’s most affluent and influential people.
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Lawrence Durrell, one of my favorite writers, once observed, “Travel can be one of the most rewarding forms of introspection.” I’ve always subscribed to that way of thinking, which is what has driven my lifelong passion for exploring places that aren’t on everyone’s radar. Traveling off the beaten path isn’t always easy or comfortable, but it yields great rewards in terms of contemplation and self-reliance. When I saw Alex Dreyfoos’ book, A Photographic Odyssey, I knew he was of a similar mindset. His photos of people, landscapes, and animals from every corner of the globe—even the far-flung ones—portray a desire to capture the essence of a moment before it evaporates in an ever-evolving world. Everyone knows Alex as a brilliant inventor and entrepreneur, as well as the driving force behind…
LIGHT UP THE NIGHT WHO: JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION WHAT: “A NEW YORK STATE OF MIND” BALL WHERE: THE BREAKERS, PALM BEACH HIGHLIGHTS: THE BIGAPPLE– THEMED BLACK-TIE BALL FEATURED A PERFORMANCE BY CROONER MICHAEL CAVANAUGH. THE EVENT RAISED MORE THAN $900,000 FOR JMC’S COMPREHENSIVE CANCER PROGRAM. OCEAN’S EDGE WHO: FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY WHAT: PRESIDENT’S GALA WHERE: FAU STADIUM, BOCA RATON HIGHLIGHTS: THE MARITIME-THEMED GALA CELEBRATED FAU’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO OCEAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING. MORE THAN 1,000 GUESTS WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE GILDED AGE OF VINTAGE SHIPS. FUNDS RAISED SUPPORTED STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS.…
8,000 Air Force One has a range of 8,000 miles when unrefueled. But, it has the ability to be refueled midair, resulting in an unlimited flight range. Between the plane’s two galleys, it’s capable of feeding up to 100 people at a time. That number actually exceeds the plane’s capacity of 70 passengers and 26 crewmembers. 100 4,000 Air Force One measures 4,000 square feet, including three levels and a presidential suite with an office, a bathroom, and a conference room. There’s also an operating room, and a doctor is always onboard. 833,000 IT WEIGHS ROUGHLY 833,000 POUNDS WHEN FULLY LOADED. 620 MPH Even at that weight, Air Force One can hit speeds of 620 miles per hour—about 40 mph faster than similar commercial aircrafts. 232 The plane is 232…
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The athleisure trend is reaching new heights. Following up on Saint Laurent’s roller skate sneakers, creative director Anthony Vaccarello’s stiletto roller skates recall the skating craze of the 1970s and turn sport-inspired fashion on its head. Forget comfort in the Anja Panther sling-back pump roller ($1,995) and Anja Pop Patch pump roller ($1,995)—these skates are all about excessive disco fever style. Read on for more adventurous interpretations of athletic fashion.…
