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The popular rear-wheel-drive pickup has been reinterpreted by Velocity Restorations to boast 460 hp and a price of $349,900. The popular rear-wheel-drive pickup has been reinterpreted by Velocity Restorations to boast 460 hp and a price of $349,900.

«Pa’lante» will officially debut at the Monaco Yacht Show in September. «Pa’lante» will officially debut at the Monaco Yacht Show in September.

Sophie Carbonari’s wellness studio might be hard to find, but you’ll struggle to leave. 

When new clients come for an appointment with aesthetician and facialist Sophie Carbonari, 36, she anticipates that they will arrive at her Paris studio slightly confused. Their scenic journey through the Jardin du Palais-Royal and past Daniel Buren’s artwork Les Colonnes de Buren will end at design gallery Theoreme Editions, and Carbonari greets them amid the artwork and objects. 

“Sometimes they’ll question why you enter through a furniture shop, and I say: ‘It’s not IKEA you’re walking through,’” she explains. “I like the word ‘strange’ [to describe it], because there is no reception. You walk through the gallery, and then you come upstairs to my place.” 

Carbonari’s discreet location is ideal for her A-list clientele, which includes Naomi Campbell, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Natalie Portman, and she organizes her calendar so that no two clients will cross paths when coming in or out of the studio. Being spontaneous comes with the job: Clients regularly fly her out for last-minute treatments before events such the Met Gala or Venice Film Festival. Over the last two decades, Carbonari has become renowned for her hands-on technique with the fascia – a layer of connective tissue around muscles – resulting in a glowing, sculpted visage, as well as some added therapeutic benefits. 

“The fascia is a somatic tissue; it’s connected to our stress levels and emotions. How that is represented in the face makes me guess the state of my clients when I touch them,” she says, adapting her practice to help release the tension they may have. 

“I’m not a healer, so I won’t say: ‘You have this and that and this is what you should do.’ But I work on what’s blocking their face and unlock it. It clarifies their mind, then they can work through it. It puts them into meditation mode.” 

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Just as her facials aren’t typical of the genre, likewise Carbonari’s studio isn’t your standard wellness space. She acquired it three years ago from boutique founder Joyce Ma – hugely influential on Hong Kong’s fashion scene, she brought designer labels such as Dries Van Noten and Yohji Yamamoto to the city – who optimized the room for feng shui. For that reason, you’ll find one of Ma’s left-behind crystals in the corner of the studio, untouched to maintain good energy. 

Interiors-wise, Carbonari has kept it minimal, with wood accents liberally applied. The waiting room features two cream bouclé chairs from her downstairs neighbor. Next door, you’ll find a beauty bed covered in earth hue linens with Diptyque Figuier candles nearby. A vanity room adjoins, with perfumes for clients to spritz before they leave. But what entices them to linger is the view. Arched windows allow for abundant light to pour in, revealing a panorama of the surrounding palatial grounds. In spring, you can see roses and magnolias blooming. In the fall, the ground is auburn with fallen leaves.

 “What I love about it is that you can see people but they don’t see you,” she says. “You could spend hours sitting on the windowsill watching; it’s really poetic.” 

Inside the venue making New York fall in love with cane spirits again. 

I hit New York for a bar crawl last week, and the spot on many bartenders’ lips was Echo Lake, the new Williamsburg rum bar from cocktail super couple Chloe Frechette (former spirits journalist) and Paul McGee (formerly of Chicago’s renowned Lost Lake bar). The airy warehouse space they’ve created has tropical touches – rattan lampshades, a fish tank and a plant-filled patio – but it keeps Tiki kitsch at arms’ length.

Instead you can expect cool, clean twists on classic rum drinks that really showcase the spirit: a flinty Seaweed Daiquiri, a grown-up Pina Colada with sherry and lime, and their own take on the Rhum Arrangée, a traditional French Caribbean infusion of spices and fruit, served over pebble ice. The whole thing is stylish and fresh – and conspired to make me fall in love with cane spirits all over again. “Everyone who’s anyone can be spotted on the back patio at Echo Lake,” declared the New York Times this week.  

Possibly even more exciting than Echo Lake, though, is Undercurrent, their candle-lit speakeasy in the cellar, which houses an array of vintage and rare bottlings from the couple’s vast spirits collection. Furnished in burnt-orange chenille and red marble, this by-appointment, 20-seat drinking den lends itself to the spiritous deep-dive, and offers a chance to taste with, and learn from, two of the most personable experts in cocktails and cane spirits.  

“The exciting thing for me is the diversity of rum; it’s made in a huge variety of styles all around the world from Jamaica, Barbados and Cuba, to South Africa and Sicily,» says McGee. «People are using different types of stills, molasses and sugar cane juice, and even heritage sugar cane varieties as they do at Clairin, a collection of rhum agricoles made by a group of micro-distilleries in Haiti.” 

Storied bottles in their vintage rum collection include a 1935 Bacardi Carta Oro, distilled in the days before the Bacardi family was exiled from Cuba by Fidel Castro (worth around $1,200 today). There’s also a 1963 Trader Vic Mai Tai rum, a custom blend created by Tiki godfather Trader Vic for his signature cocktail recipe.  

One of the most spine-tingly moments for me was tasting a British Royal Navy rum bottled in 1955, an era when British sailors were still being issued with a daily ‘tot’ of the stuff. Housed in its original wicker-encased flagon, this treacly blend of Guyanese, Trinidadian, and Barbados rums was rich and savoury, with notes of dark molasses, bitter coffee, mushroom, and cinder toffee.  

Undercurrent also serves a range of vintage amari, which I find often age pretty well (and even those that don’t are worth enjoying for their beautiful old labels). I particularly enjoyed a weathered bottle of the Italian artichoke amaro Cynar from 1970.  

Given the specialness – and often fragile nature – of these spirits, sipping neat is often advised. But there is also the chance to taste some of them mixed in superannuated classics. McGee shook me a Daiquiri with a 1974 bottling of the Puerto Rican rum Don Q (sweetened with golden caster sugar, rather than plain sugar syrup, as is his preference). Or you can have an Old Pal made with 1960s Canadian Club Whiskey, dry vermouth and 1970s Campari.

For ballast, bar snacks include oysters, bread with crab butter and snapper crudo.  

Back in the present day, meanwhile, rum continues to evolve – McGee is particularly excited about those now coming out of Oaxaca, a part of Mexico more commonly associated with mezcal. And he sees real cross-over potential between traditional rhum agricole and Mexican spirits. “We get a lot of people asking for unaged cane juice rhums from places like Martinique, Reunion Island, Gaudaloupe and Haiti. And a lot of rums from Mexico are also distilled from cane juice [rather than molasses].” 

“Rum is often pigeonholed into being a vehicle for escapism – it’s often thought of as ‘exotic’,” adds Frechette, “and we hope to showcase rum in a different context by sharing the real stories of where these spirits come from [because] good rum, like wine, is an agricultural product that reflects the land where the sugar cane is grown, how it’s harvested, how it’s fermented, how and where it’s aged, and more than anything the hard work and expertise of the people who produce it.”  

Whether you’re simply after the ultimate Daiquiri, or a spirited step back in time, this is the place to come.  

Undercurrent and Echo Lake are both located at 357 Grand St., Brooklyn, NY, 11211.  

From tailored short cuts to relaxed resort-ready fits, the brand’s latest swimwear drop proves that great vacation style starts long before you reach the water. 

Some are built for swimming; others for lounging in an infinity pool with a negroni in hand. Orlebar Brown’s latest launch manages to achieve both activities effortlessly.

The brand is expanding upon its men’s swimwear range with three new swim short styles: the Jack, the Boxer, and the Mastiff. The names are coined from the length and shape of the briefs, rather than canine breeds. The Jack offers a short, tailored style; the Boxer, a mid-length cut; and the Mastiff, a longer, looser fit. They join Orlebar Brown’s classic, side-adjuster swim-trunk style that is based on the pattern of men’s tailored trousers.

The result of more than two years’ of experimentation and refinement, the shorts have been designed to allow for adaptability as well as an elegant silhouette. All three styles have all been engineered to sit almost flat at the front, with the gathering discreetly pushed to the back and extra room offered around the waist, hips, and legs.

Lovingly crafted in Italy, the shorts feature fabric made from recycled plastic, finished with elevated details such as eyelets and cord ends in silver or gold. The color palette ranges from timeless neutrals – think granite, elephant grey, and herbal green – to statement patterns such as Vermillion Stripe and Passetto Print.  Every pair has been tested in chlorinated water, comes packaged up with a durable water-resistant drawstring bag, and is backed by a five-year guarantee.

Crucially, the collection acknowledges that no two holidays – or holiday dress codes – are the same. You might enjoy lengthy club lunches in conservative attire or perhaps you prefer more active rock pooling or ocean snorkelling sessions. With options spanning half-elasticated, side-adjusted and fully elasticated waistbands, Orlebar Brown’s latest launch offers a fit for every itinerary.

Shop Orlebar Brown’s Jack and Boxers in stores and online now. The Mastiff arrives in May 2026.

Paris may have one dominant private aviation hub, but it is far from a one-airport city. Here’s where to land by private jet in the French capital, based on your aircraft, itinerary, and final destination. 

Stile Libero combines intricate openwork gold and kaleidoscopic gemstones. Stile Libero combines intricate openwork gold and kaleidoscopic gemstones.

Is staring mindlessly out the window the route to increased creativity? Neuroscientist and author Nicole Vignola argues that giving our brain time to breathe is the secret sauce of the most visionary leaders. 

Constantly on, constantly doing, thinking that more activity means more output. But what if I told you that the secret to doing more is learning when to do less?

We often view downtime as inefficiency, so we fill every moment by sending emails between meetings, listening to podcasts while commuting, or scrolling while waiting for a coffee. Constant stimulation taxes the cognitive systems vital for insight, decision-making, and creativity — creativity that extends into problem-solving, work innovation, and appreciating family life.

From a neuroscience perspective, when the mind is free from external input, it begins integrating information, finding creative solutions, and generating new ideas. Which is why leaders who allow space for boredom are often the ones who think more clearly, solve problems faster, and make better decisions.

This is why embracing boredom is such a pro-level brain hack. By resisting the reflex to reach for stimulation, you begin rewiring the brain to tolerate quiet moments. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is resist the reflex, sit with the quiet, and let your mind wander.

You know the creative thoughts and ingenious ideas that arise when you’re doing something mundane rather than highly productive? That’s the work of a network in the brain called the Default Mode Network (DMN) responsible for daydreaming and reflection that becomes active when the brain is not focused on external tasks.

On the other hand, tasks such as problem-solving or analyzing information take place in the Central Executive Network, which helps you focus, make decisions, and direct your attention toward a goal. These two networks work in tandem, meaning when one is on, the other’s off.

Allowing the DMN to fully activate is crucial because it integrates information, reflects on experiences, and connects ideas across different parts of the brain, generating valuable insights. However, if we’re constantly busy and stimulated, and never provide this network with time to operate, these thoughts accumulate and build up.

This backlog is often the source of rumination when the mind finally slows, as the brain attempts to process what it previously lacked the time to resolve. This can cause middle-of-the-night awakenings, replaying thoughts, and problem-solving, preventing you from falling back asleep. Daytime DMN activation reduces the need for your brain to process them at night.

If you never allow time for boredom, the mind never has the chance to listen to its own signals. Yet some of your most important decisions and realizations will emerge only when your mind is given space to wander.

In a world that rewards constant activity, boredom has quickly become one of the most powerful tools for protecting our mental currency. Boredom restores clarity, strengthens decision-making, and allows deeper thinking to emerge. The paradox is simple: the more space you allow the mind, the more effectively it works for you.

Your brain has a finite amount of daily cognitive resources, what I call ‘mental currency.’ Every thought, decision, action, behavior, and habit runs on tiny little electrical impulses driven by an excitatory neurotransmitter called glutamate. But recycling glutamate comes at a cost. In order to maintain an efficient supply all day, the brain must continually expend energy to clear, replenish, and recycle it — and it does this best when you give it a break.

My research looked at individuals who grab their phones with the perceived idea that they’re taking a mental break, when in fact they’re still pulling on those same cognitive resources that fuel the brain. When we compared executive function measured by reaction time and decision-making accuracy, those who took a proper strategic break of 15 minutes had higher scores.

That’s because stimulating activities cause a build-up of glutamate, which leads to mental fatigue, fragmented attention, and poor decision-making — and is why mistakes typically increase later in the day.

This is why boredom is important. The brain needs moments of mental space to reset and recover after intense focus. These short breaks restore metabolic balance, regulate neurotransmitters, and, crucially, prepare for the next cycle of high-quality thinking.

Another reason why boredom feels so uncomfortable is because of dopamine — the neurotransmitter that motivates us to seek rewards, novelty, and information. Today, this system is constantly being triggered by digital platforms designed to capture our attention. Every time you check notifications or refresh your feed, your brain receives a small but pleasurable pulse of dopamine in anticipation of something new.

The problem is that when we repeatedly stimulate the reward system, the brain gradually adapts, meaning the same stimulus produces a smaller response of enjoyment over time. So we need more novelty, more scrolling, to feel the same level of enjoyment.

This is why embracing boredom is such a pro-level brain hack. By resisting the reflex to reach for stimulation, you begin rewiring the brain to tolerate quiet moments. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is resist the reflex, sit with the quiet, and let your mind wander. 

You know the creative thoughts and ingenious ideas that arise when you’re doing something mundane rather than highly productive? That’s the work of a network in the brain called the Default Mode Network (DMN) responsible for daydreaming and reflection that becomes active when the brain is not focused on external tasks. 

On the other hand, tasks such as problem-solving or analyzing information take place in the Central Executive Network, which helps you focus, make decisions, and direct your attention toward a goal. These two networks work in tandem, meaning when one is on, the other’s off.

Allowing the DMN to fully activate is crucial because it integrates information, reflects on experiences, and connects ideas across different parts of the brain, generating valuable insights. However, if we’re constantly busy and stimulated, and never provide this network with time to operate, these thoughts accumulate and build up. This backlog is often the source of rumination when the mind finally slows, as the brain attempts to process what it previously lacked the time to resolve. This can cause middle-of-the-night awakenings, replaying thoughts, and problem-solving, preventing you from falling back asleep. Daytime DMN activation reduces the need for your brain to process them at night. 

If you never allow time for boredom, the mind never has the chance to listen to its own signals. Yet some of your most important decisions and realizations will emerge only when your mind is given space to wander. 

In a world that rewards constant activity, boredom has quickly become one of the most powerful tools for protecting our mental currency. Boredom restores clarity, strengthens decision-making, and allows deeper thinking to emerge. The paradox is simple: the more space you allow the mind, the more effectively it works for you.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection offers an intimate, more elegant way to see the world. 

Our writer arrived at Clinique La Prairie burnt out and deeply skeptical – and left with an unexpected shift in perspective.