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s the graphite grey Cigarette Racing 41’ AMG Carbon “It’s not tough,” he continues. “If you walk into a [factory] and it’s
Edition pulls away from the dock, captain Bud Lorow a mess, and there’s no organization, and it’s filthy dirty, what’s it say
engages the engines. Shifting the center console boat into about your boats? How are you treating your tools?”
gear, a shudder coils through the fiberglass and carbon fi- Currently Cigarette Racing builds 12 different models in this
ber composite hull — portending something special, and perhaps a sprawling campus, under two main categories: Open Performance
little bit terrifying, is afoot. The vessel makes its way through Biscayne boats, which are commonly referred to as a Center Console, and Pure
Bay, the white and turquoise skyline of Miami in front, mangrove to Performance, what most people associate with the term “Cigarette”.
the right. From this vantage point Magic City resembles the jaw of a To make an automotive metaphor, Cigarette Racing’s Chief Market-
giant dragon with pearly asymmetric teeth. ing Officer Scott Preacher equates the former to performance SUVs
After we pass under the Rickenbacker Causeway and enter open and the latter to supercars in terms of utility and velocity. Size, speed
water, Lorow turns. “Ok y’all ready?” he asks, grinning widely. The vet- and amenities all can vary greatly; while you can slip into an entry-level
eran champion racer confidently pushes the throttle forward and the 38-ft. boat for as little as $500,000, the size can swell up to 60 ft. — and
vessel lurches to life. One more push and I’m holding onto the cabin’s the cost sprawl well over $3 million. While they’ve built vessels with a
frame for dear life, white-knuckled. A massive wake spreads behind us 172 mph top speed, 140 mph is their normal zenith.
as we disappear more pedestrian watercraft with disdain. “We could build boats to go faster, [but] we choose not to,” Preacher
There is absolutely no need for a pleasure craft to go this fast. But explains. “You’d be surprised how hard it is to run 100 mph for a long
then again, neither Cigarette Racing Team nor AMG, Mercedes- period of time. Even on a day when it’s glass out, the boat’s still run-
Benz’s performance division, are known for their restraint. So here we ning on top of the water. You can get a false sense of security running
C O U R T E S Y O F P E T E B O D E N , S P E E D O N T H E WAT E R .C O M ;
are, cruising Biscayne at 80 mph. And while the two companies share 180 mph in a car on the autobahn, you feel like you’ve got everything
O P P O S I T E PA G E C O U R T E S Y O F C I G A R E T T E R A C I N G
a penchant for speed, they also share a demand for extreme engineer- together. On a boat you don’t have that sensation — you’re on the ra-
ing. I witness that firsthand the following morning when I visit Ciga- zor’s edge the entire time at those speeds.”
rette Racing’s cavernous facilities in Miami’s Opa-locka suburb. What Clearly the company’s philosophy has worked, as Cigarette Racing
instantly impresses upon entering is just how immaculate their work- produces around 50 vessels a year for the world’s most discriminating
space is: concrete floors you could eat sashimi off of, boats polished customers (they claim they could build more, but limit themselves to
and gleaming, not an oil stain or stray wrench to be seen anywhere. maintain exclusivity). And almost everything is hand-built under this
“When I bought the company I said to the production manager, roof — only motors, fuel tanks and electronics are sourced; everything
‘We’re going to have to reflect a Formula One paddock here,’” Skip else is done in house. Enrique Iglesias, Nelson Piquet, the Sultan of
Braver tells me of the day in 2002 when he salvaged Cigarette Racing Johor and former president George H.W. Bush are all past customers.
from bankruptcy. Across a vast wooden desk, relaxed and amicable, “We build the best performance boats,” Braver states flatly, tapping
Braver epitomizes the role of a Miami speedboat CEO. “And he said his fingers together at the end of his long desk. “We build boats for the
‘Skip, we’re not cooking tomatoes here!’ I said I know we’re not cook- ocean, not lakes. They have the best resale value because they stay to-
ing tomatoes, but you gotta clean up! “ We want this place to be some- gether.” He smiles. “Your body’s going to give up before my hull gives up.”
thing special right away.”
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Mercedes-Benz’s high-performance
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jointly developed special edition
boats correlating with one of Affal-
terbach’s greatest creations. Now for
its 11th vessel the partnership of the
two supreme engineering teams has pull the throttle to full bore that number is squeezed to eight, however,
collaborated to build a craft inspired by AMG’s GT 63S 4-Door Coupé. given the cabin size).
Last year’s boat, the 515 Project ONE, was all about speed — fit- But just because it prioritizes comfort, don’t think for a second the 41’
ting, given it was an homage to AMG’s ludicrous Project ONE hyper- AMG Carbon Edition can’t haul ass. The 41-foot vessel features quad
car. With 3,100 horsepower and a 140 mph top speed, the hyperboat Mercury Racing 400R engines generating a total of 1,600 horsepower
splashed headlines across the world. But just as the Project ONE hy- for 83 mph of wave-leaping power. Featuring a dramatic Designo graph-
percar only has room for you, a single attractive companion and maybe a ite grey magno matte paint job (developed exclusively for its GT 63S
Louis Vuitton weekender, Cigarette Racing's fastest totems of velocity sister vehicle) and eye-popping high-gloss crimson AMG highlights,
offer a similarly limited capacity (six people max). “Cigarette Cool” seats and materials, copious carbon fiber (deck, rud-
Meanwhile, just as the GT 63S 4-Door Coupé offers amazingly der, roof lining and hardtop), three 17-inch HD Garmin touchscreens,
ample roominess in back for full-size humans, so too does its Cigarette ambient lighting and high-amperage sound system, the 41’ AMG Car-
Racing equivalent. The 41’ Carbon Edition allows you to bring as many bon Edition is the perfect vehicle to host your next floating soirée. Get
as 20 of your best friends along for your cruise to Havana (if you want to your own for $800,000.
BIRTH OF A LEGEND He would make millions and gain worldwide renown, but it
How Cigarette became a byword for speed wouldn’t end well for Aronow. In 1987 after attending a meeting with
a colleague and later-to-be-convicted drug runner, a dark blue Lincoln
For men of a certain generation, the mention of Cigarette boats con- pulled alongside Aronow’s car and opened fire. Sadly, the legend may
jures up only one image: that of a sleek, impossibly long speedboat have fallen victim to some of his more nefarious customers who were
catching air over crystal blue water, accompanied by Jan Hammer’s unhappy with him selling his go-fast boats to the U.S. Customs Ser-
bongos and pink flamingo-laced intro to Miami Vice. The connotation vice as well. But that climactic end only adds to the mythical allure
— that of ridiculous velocity tied to the illicit entrepreneurship that de- of the Cigarette brand: Don Aronow’s story is so towering, so bom-
fined the show — perfectly sums up the genesis of Cigarette Racing. bastic, that he was immortalized (as “Ben Aronoff ”) by John Travolta
The larger-than-life figure of Don Aronow is credited with starting in last year’s Speed Kills. Although you’re much better off watching the
not only Cigarette Racing, but also the culture (and sleek silhouette) 2009 documentary Thunder Man: The Don Aronow Story if you want to
of the more generic “cigarette boat” — known more prosaically as a go- avoid seeing Travolta in white skinny jeans.
fast. The first official vessel to carry that name was built for Formula,
Aronow’s first company, years before he founded Cigarette Racing.
Those speedboats were engineered for the wild races Aronow and his
boys would run to the Bahamas and back, but because of their absurd
speeds and radar-avoiding profile the vessels were soon appropriated
by the Cocaine Cowboys that literally built ‘80s Miami.
Above left: The late Don Aronow is credited with having

created the sleek, super-fast “cigarette boat”; Above right:
Early examples were engineered for high speed races
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WATCHES
IN GOOD TIME
Forget Bitcoin and start building your
nities. You can’t wear a stock or bond to a dinner party, or bring a paint-
ing or classic car into a boardroom. But a fine vintage timepiece is one of
the few options that allow you to invest in something practical that you
can actually use every day. Sure, one might be cautious with that much
money on one’s wrist, but again, this is what makes
portfolio of vintage luxury watches the current trend so appealing. According to Altieri,
Te x t b y K EI T H G O R D O N “Most of these watches, like Rolex, are very durable
and were made to be worn and used and enjoyed. I
When the Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercompli- wear most of mine.”
cation watch was auctioned for about $24 million in The younger generation is getting wise to these
2014, the bidding was limited to the rarified few who developments, and whether they’re devout watch col-
could afford such a price tag. Whether they were in- lectors, pure profit-focused investors, or somewhere
terested in the piece as an investment (it had sold for in the middle, they are not only expanding the market
less than half that much at its previous public offering but redefining the very demographics of the mar-
in 1999) or as a unique collector’s piece unmatched in ketplace. We spoke with David, who’s under-30 and
horological history, we do not know. But in the last works in finance, about this thoughts on the subject.
few years, this combination of investment potential The young collector had always liked watches,
and collector enthusiasm has led to a thriving vintage but it wasn’t until the growth of online resources,
watch market, one in which motivations may be un- communities, websites and marketplaces, that he
clear, but the potential profits and growing number of started collecting with purpose. Now the owner of
interested buyers is readily apparent. both a vintage Rolex Explorer 1 and a Longines Sil-
Perhaps the most significant trend is the way in ver Arrow dating from 1955 (among others), which he
which the market has expanded. Now the burgeoning considers the building blocks of a significant collec-
industry includes not only multimillion-dollar offer- tion to come, he is one of those who leans towards a
ings, but options at price ranges accessible to non-mil- passion for collecting over investing when it comes to
lionaires, especially young and upcoming collectors. his horological purchases.
Just like with their billionaire counterparts, many of “I don’t buy watches with the intention to sell
these younger enthusiasts not only see the style and them or profit from them,” David admits. “I have
image that comes with a beautifully designed vintage always had an interest in old, high quality, hand-
Rolex, Patek or Omega, but the economic stability made things [and] being able to own and take care
and investment potential as well. of something that old, [and] very likely pass it on
Paul Altieri, founder and owner of online luxury through my family. I love that about watches.”
watch boutique Bob’s Watches, as well as one of the And as to what draws him to a vintage time-
world’s top Rolex collectors, explains that the in- piece instead of the newest release? “Vintage
creased activity “has really been going on for quite watches are almost always more interesting,” he
some time, several decades in fact. However, [watch opines, “because each one comes with a unique his-
collecting] has substantially increased in popularity tory. Each ding or imperfection is a reflection of the
over the past five years partly because of all the media watch’s life on someone else’s wrist. It’s almost like
attention it has received, the increase in values, most nostalgia, but the memory isn’t yours. Watches tend
notably for vintage Rolex watches, and social media to change in appearance over time, particularly the
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sites like Instagram. It has also been fueled in part by dials – which can have patina and look very hand-
growing economies in Asia.” some and vintage-looking.”
The latter point is particularly significant as Phil- This is key, the handling and treatment of these
lips, the action house that sold Paul Newman’s person- vintage pieces, as Altieri explains. “Most collectors
al Rolex Daytona for a record-breaking $17.8 million today want a watch that is as close to its original con-
in 2017, announced plans to stage the world’s first-ever dition as possible. That said, we don’t recommend
watch auction curated by an Asian collector in Hong that you polish a vintage watch or replace any visible
Kong last May. The move came on the heels of a series parts like the dial, hands or bezel. It’s perfectly fine to
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of record-breaking watch sales in the former British service or overhaul the movement as needed, just be
colony. The vintage offerings were set to include highly careful not to harm the dial or the hands.”
coveted models from the likes of Rolex, Patek Philippe, But for all of the potential profits, and the at-
Audemars Piguet, IWC, Omega, and more. tempts to gauge in which direction the market will
So while the number of interested buyers has move, for many of those in the industry it’s more about
grown, and the range of vintage watches desired by love and passion than strictly money, and community
collectors has followed suit, there still remain the rather than status. According to David, “For the true
basic factors in desirability and value. “I think it still collectors, it isn’t about flexing wealth or making a
comes down to the same basic principles of rarity, statement; it is about the collecting, discussion, his-
scarcity, and desirability,” Altieri says. tory, and the intimacy in wearing something that is
Once you’ve begun your collection, watches offer a distinctly yours. Something that is personal, and me-
utility and practicality rare in most investment opportu- chanical in nature in an increasingly digital world.”
Top to bottom: While “Paul Newman” model prices have skyrocketed, certain other vintage Rolex Daytona references such as this 6263
“Big Red” are equally beautiful and significantly more affordable. Paul Newman, at the Whitney Museum of American Art, wearing the
timepiece he made famous and incredibly collectible, the Rolex Daytona. Vintage doesn’t have to mean traditional, as this highly-sought,
square-faced Heuer Monaco 1133 proves, made famous by the legendary Steve McQueen in his film Le Mans. One of the more popular
vintage timepieces for collectors is the Omega Speedmaster, with a classic, timeless design that fits in any era
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The Aperol Spritz is the essence of the effortless elegance Italians

call sprezzatura, in a glass; Opposite: A classic Aperol advertising
poster; Ana de Armas mixing up a Negroni on the set of Entering
Red, Campari’s latest Red Diaries film
SPIRITS
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ULTIMATE
APERITIFS Celebrating a century of stylish sipping with
iconic Italians Aperol and Campari
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n 1919 the Barbieri brothers of Italy unveiled a curi- with the exact ingredients varying by region, Aperol not
ous bright orange-red concoction made with citrus always among them. The modern spritz can be traced
oil infused with precious herbs and roots at the Pad- back to 19th-century Hapsburg-occupied northern Italy
ua International Fair. Called Aperol in homage to a “when Austrian soldiers introduced the practice of adding
colloquial French term for the aperitif, a century later the a spritz (spray) of water to the region’s wines, in an effort
Aperol Spritz, made by adding prosecco and soda water to make them more pleasing to their Riesling-weaned pal-
to the spirit, has become an international sensation, with ates,” noted Talia Baiocchi and Leslie Pariseau in their
the New York Times reporting in 2018 that sales rose 48% in 2016 book Spritz: Italy’s Most Iconic Aperitivo Cocktail, With
a single year. Recipes. “The drink went through a number of iterations,
Colorful, refreshing and easy to drink, with the con- first with the inclusion of soda water at the turn of the 19th
viviality of a champagne cocktail and a distinctly Italian century, then the addition of the all-important bitter ele-
flair, it’s the essence of the effortless elegance Italians call ment (which made it both undeniably Italian and a proper
sprezzatura, in a glass. Though once a rare sight outside of cocktail) in the 1920s and early 1930s, and finally the wide-
Venice or the Italian Riviera, the Aperol Spritz can now spread addition of prosecco in the 1990s.”
be seen in the hands of stylish young things from coast to According to Vito Casoni, who spent 20 years as the
coast, leading some bars to literally keep it on tap. marketing director for Aperol, via the book, “prosecco and
In Italy the spritz had long been a popular aperitivo ice (the latter often absent from the spritz before this) be-
“[SUGGESTING] THAT WITH ONE SIP, SEX, POWER, AND FREEDOM COULD BE YOURS.”
came part of the spritz equation on the beaches and in the bars around
Venice” in the mid-’90s. “The success of this was immediate.”
The Aperol Spritz as we now know it was traditionally favored
in Padua, Aperol’s birthplace, and the Veneto in general, and indeed
it might have remained a regional peculiarity had not Aperol cleverly
marketed itself as the irreplaceable ingredient in a proper spritz. The
exact recipe for Aperol itself remains a closely guarded secret that has
not changed in 100 years, while the classic Aperol Spritz evolved into
three parts prosecco, two parts Aperol—or equal measures if you pre-
fer—and one part soda. It’s sheer perfection when served in a large
wine glass over ice with a slice of orange.
“Aperol’s success in exporting the Spritz all over Italy (and be-
yond) lies in the genius of translating the spritz culture of the north
and the symbolism of the drink as a modem, tangible incarnation of
the la dolce vita of the 1950s and 1960s,” according to Baiocchi and Pa-
riseau. Or as Roberto Pasini, author
of Guida allo Spritz, put it to them, “a
symbol of wealth and prosperity of
the urban people” in a glass. Refer-
ring to Venice’s culture of the aperi-
tivo and the spritz, “The lifestyle is
simple,” Pasini noted. “Drink a lot,
but drink well; don’t hurry; and don’t
worry about your hangover — people
around will understand you.”
C O U R T E S Y O F C A M PA R I
“More than just the ideal com-

bination of bubbles and bitterness,”
Baiocchi and Pariseau add, “the
spritz has become a window into un-
derstanding not only the evolution of
Top: Images from a Campari campaign starring Salma

Hayek; Above left: Count Camillo Negroni, who ordered
the very first drink now named in his honor a century
ago; Above right: a classic Campari advertising poster
Italian cocktail culture but also the importance of and is “guarded more carefully than the Vatican
ritual and leisure to Italian identity.” It’s an attrac- transcripts” according to Food & Wine, which notes
tive prospect and easy to see why it caught on with that the aperitif didn’t become widely popular until
such abandon here. We only wonder that it took Gaspare’s son Davide hired famous artists of the
so long. Marketing it as more than a cocktail, but 1920s and ’30s to to create the brand’s now iconic
a way of life in which ordinary cares are suspended posters, “using imagery that seemed to suggest
as long as you have a Spritz in your hand, was sheer that, with one sip, sex, power, and freedom could
genius. be yours,” as the authors of Spritz recount. Before
Nearly in tandem with the Aperol Spritz, the Negroni’s renaissance, the cocktail—named
the Negroni, also invented exactly 100 years ago, for Italian aristocrat Count Camillo Negroni, who
has become massively popular here. Made with ordered the very first one a century ago—was a “se-
equal parts Campari, gin and vermouth, it shares cret handshake, a sign to bartenders that you knew
a similar slice of the color spectrum but is a much what you liked, and how to order it,” according to
more intense tipple. Campari, founded near Milan Bon Appétit.
by Gaspare Campari in 1860, has evolved from a And while there now exist endless riffs on the
single brand into a spirits empire under the name Negroni using all sorts of spirits from bourbon to
Campari Group; it now owns Aperol as well as rum, “For me it’s all about the Campari and that
Grand Marnier, SKYY Vodka, Bulldog Gin, Ap- connection to Italy that makes a Negroni,” New
pleton Estate rum, Wild Turkey, and others, and York bar veteran Kenneth McCoy told the maga-
recently opened an impressive new North American HQ in Manhat- zine. “The two are synonymous, like Guinness and Ireland.”
tan; the U.S. is now the largest market in terms of sales. Over the course of the summer Aperol will be honoring its cente-
Campari is stronger and more bitter than Aperol, and though the nary with the Aperol Spritz Italian Social Club, a series of experiences
Aperol Spritz has slowly usurped the Campari Soda in this country at popping up at festivals across the country including Governors Ball,
least, the Negroni and the Spritz seem content to rule in tandem. Na- Jazz Age Lawn Party, KAABOO Del Mar, BottleRock, Cinespia,
ren Young, Creative Director of Dante, a historic New York City Ital- and more. Campari meanwhile has announced a two-year partnership
ian eatery that’s a sort of temple to both cocktails and a place where with the New York Film Festival, continuing its tradition of working
spritzes and Negronis are kept on tap, says their similar heritage is with cinematic luminaries such as Salma Hayek, Zoe Saldana, and
part of the appeal. “I think a lot of people in the market just want a Clive Owen. It also puts on the Campari Red Diaries, a campaign in-
little authenticity in their drinks,” he tells Maxim. “It makes sense in volving renowned international directors and actors, centered around
this day and age when people are looking back through history and a unique short film.
they see a lot of these great brands, and both Campari and Aperol The two anniversaries are equally worth celebrating in our book,
have a really long history,” along with a Fellini-esque sheen of glamour. either by ordering these iconic aperitivi at your favorite bar or concoct-
Campari’s recipe has also been kept secret, for nearly 160 years, ing them at home. Both of which we’ll be doing plenty of this summer.
Top: Campari-based cocktails have a pleasing note of bitterness;

Above left: Clive Owen poses for a Campari ad campaign; Above
right: Variations exist, but the Negroni’s perfect recipe has barely
been altered in 100 years
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Massimo Tamburini’s limited edition Bimotas are legendary. Con-
structed in Rimini, Italy using Japanese superbike innards cannibal-
ized from brand new bikes, then shoehorned into superior frames with
MACHINES
visionary aesthetics. Also responsible for designing the Ducati 916,
and the MV Agusta F4, Tamburini was an icon. In the Top Trumps
game of cards the Bimota was always the most expensive piece of kit.
Which made sense, given they threw away most of a brand new bike to
make every one.
Walt Siegl’s custom Ducatis and MV Today, if you are looking for an exotic and beautiful beast of a bike
Agustas are breathtakingly beautiful like a Bimota your list will be short. Right at the very top with a star
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will be someone who shares more than a few things in common with Tamburini. One thing he and Siegl share in common is being self
Tamburini. His name is Walt Siegl. And for a cool 36 grand you can taught. Both guys with no formal training who loved going fast while
join an elite cadre of petrolheads basking in the glory of machinery so looking good. Becoming renowned for tuning bikes both aesthetically
beautiful it makes grown men go weak at the knees. And your granny and mechanically.
come over all of a quiver. Without Brad Pitt offering her a ride in her You could just as easily stick one of Walt’s creations on a pedestal in
nighty on one of his. your Ferris Bueller-esque man cave as thrash it to within an inch of your
It’s a long way from dropping out of art school in Austria to becom- and its life. But as with all the very best things, Walt’s bikes are not
ing one of the finest custom motorcycle builders in the USA today. But simple head-turners with no brains. Each is a precise accumulation of
it was also a long way from pipe fitting school dropout to cofounding decades of experience and experiences, hours of meticulous research
Bimota and later designing the Ducati 916 and MV Agusta F4 for and meditation, and just as many man hours of meticulous construc-
“PEOPLE BOUGHT DUCATIS

BECAUSE THEY EVOKED A CERTAIN
FEELING THAT OTHERS WERE
NEVER ABLE TO CAPTURE.”
Siegl’s Duacti-based Leggeros, including this “Brave”, use “classic sport design elements
that are clearly recognizable as such”, he says. "That includes almost all aspects of the
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stands the addiction of speed. But also that there is more to riding plea-
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that of today’s high-tech crotch rockets. Superlative analog in a world
of digital bits.
As he says himself of the Ducati powerplant, “It’s that 90 degree,
two-valve, Desmo engine that won so many hearts, including mine.
There is no engine out there with the same characteristics. It’s a bril-
liant performer that can be hammered on the racetrack or ridden to the
café. No, it won’t have 200 horsepower, but that was never really what
owning a Ducati was all about. People bought Ducatis because they
evoked a certain feeling that other manufacturers were never able to
capture. They made you fall in love. No matter what engine size, be it a
650 or an 1100, you have plenty of grunt out of corners: You dip the bike
in, and as soon as you clip the apex you feed the throttle in and it makes
you grin stupid. It’s how these engines make power that is so much fun
_ and at the end of the day your jacket smells like spent fuel.”
If his breathtakingly beautiful hand built Leggero and Bol d’Or
are not fantastic enough, you can work with him to spec your own. Like
the silver dream machine that is the Leggero “Brave”, or the David Yur-
man Project. And if Brad Pitt pokes his head around the door with
your granny with smiles for miles, don’t be surprised.
tion. Colin Chapman, the founder of Lotus, is often quoted as saying

his main objective was to “simplify, then add lightness.” Walt builds his
bikes with this same ideal in mind. And with perfect geometry and bal-
ance.
My two favorites of his “production” bikes, the Leggero and Bol
d’Or, are built around a Ducati heart on the one hand, and an MV
Agusta on the other. Yet more parallels with Tamburini for those so
inclined. The Leggero is powered by the classic Ducati Desmo en-
gine, and the Bol d’Or an MV three cylinder mill. Both deconstructed
and heavily modified to attain the performance Walt demands. He
raced competitively in his younger days in Marseille, France, so under-
Top: Siegl outside his workshop

in Harrisville, New Hampshire;
Middle: Every exposed element of
the Leggero “Brave” exudes beauty;
Below: The custom tachometer /
speedometer is minimalist in design
ADVENTURE
RAPID DROP
How one of the world’s most extreme kayakers
paddles into incredible danger and survives
Te x t b y K EI T H G O R D O N
T
here’s no way to win this battle. Gravity always comes out most treacherous expedition. “We paddle into the wild. If you are out
on top. As Aniol Serrasolses paddles closer and closer to of supplies you only eat what you hunt, conditions are favorable for
the rushing edge of a monstrous waterfall, he passes the the transmission of tropical diseases and you can expect close en-
point of no return and his fate is sealed… he’s going over the counters with the revolutionary armed forces.”
precipice. If snakes, tropical diseases and armed militia are the obstacles to
You or I would likely be overwhelmed by the natural fear that reaching a river, perhaps Aniol’s lack of fear when on the water is un-
comes with a death-defying drop from heights of 100 feet or more, but derstandable. After all the uncertainty of the trip, the kayaker is in his
for Serrasolses, it’s a moment of clarity, a few seconds of purity and element once he starts paddling, removing any uncertainty on the
absolute focus. The world around him doesn’t exist. It’s just him, his water with extensive planning and preparation.
kayak, and the hope that his skill, experience and planning are suffi- “Kayaking is an extreme sport that involves multiple risks,” he ex-
cient to let him float away safely after plains. “As a professional athlete I take
an epic descent. It may look like insan- my career seriously and practice it
ity, or even a death wish, but for Serra- with great responsibility. Aside from
solses, it’s the only rational way to live. having specific physical training and
Serrasolses was born and raised continuous courses on apnea, first aid
in Catalonia, Spain, not exactly a and rescue to name a few, I strongly
hotspot of kayaking. When his older suggest scouting every challenging
brother first took him out on the water section on the river. I always do a risk
when he was 12, Aniol was hooked. assessment before going for a new de-
“Since the very first days I knew I scent: What is the best line? Which
wanted to spend my life kayaking are the ideal spots for safety kayakers?
around the world,” he recalls. “I was a Is the pool deep enough? Where are
small kid with big dreams.” the eddies? Are there big holes, si-
But kayaking isn’t a local activity, phons or undercuts?”
it requires travel and resources to at- That may seem like a lot of effort
tempt the most challenging, and ex- and unpleasant preparation hiking up
hilarating, white water rapids and and down a river, but the potential
waterfalls on the planet. But Aniol is consequences of getting things wrong
special, and it didn’t take long for couldn’t be greater. “This one time I
brands to take note. “As soon as I got was stuck in a very deep gorge in Mex-
COURTESY OFCOURTESY OFMIK AEL HELSING / RED BULL CONTENT P OOL.

my first sponsors, kayaking became a ico with a group of friends,” Aniol so-
sustainable activity for me,” he says. berly remembers. “We had rushed
“Signing with Red Bull when I was into a section of white water following
only 20 took things to the next level.” our leader and dropped off a 90-foot
Since then, Aniol, now 28, has tra- waterfall by accident. We all survived
versed the globe, seeking out the most the landing but couldn’t find any exit
challenging white water rapids and routes afterwards. Some were injured
O P P O S I T E PA G E : C O U R T E S Y O F D I E G O A S TO R G A
waterfalls, in some of the most remote

locations imaginable. In fact, simply reach-
“YOU FORGET ABOUT THE by the impact and the only option out
was paddling downstream and dropping
ing many of his expedition destinations can
be as strenuous, and dangerous, as his on-
OUTSIDE WORLD AND LIVE IN off another waterfall without scouting pos-
sibilities. I had to take the risk and run it. I
river antics. According to Aniol, “part of
the experience involves being exposed to
THE PRESENT MOMENT” managed to climb the canyon right after
and throw a rescue rope to get one by one
extreme weather conditions and wildlife, walking for days carrying out of that scary situation.”
your kayak fully loaded, having limited access to communications While he and his team escaped that situation with their
and sometimes even accepting that rescues are not possible.” lives, Aniol has paid a heavy price for his career choice. He broke his
At times, Aniol’s day-to-day existence seems more like a Bear back dropping a 40-foot waterfall in Norway when he landed on a
Grylls expedition than an athletic adventure, taking the young Span- rock hidden under the waterline. He has dislocated his shoulder
iard to the edge of civilization and beyond. “The Amazon, it’s a beau- twice and broken ribs multiple times. “Injuries are part of the game,”
tiful but challenging destination,” Aniol admits when asked about his Aniol says. “But having patience to rest, discipline for rehab and a
Simply getting to the river can be a challenge, as

Aniol treks with his kayak before descending the
Noguera Pallaresa in Lérida, Spain.
Serrasolses drops an 80-foot waterfall during the
first descent of La Leona on Río Claro in Chile.
positive mindset make a good formula to overcome injuries when ids or drop-off. “For me it’s about experiencing the wild with close
they occur.” friends and pushing the boundaries of the sport to new heights. Ex-
While he has made perhaps his biggest public impact with his peditions are my favorite: you pack your boat with only the essentials
descents of white water rapids and waterfalls, he’s also a competitive and you adventure in to the unknown. You forget about the outside
kayaker, winning competitions like the North Fork Championship in world and live in the present moment.”
Idaho last year. Winning the world title again is a current goal of the And as for the moment that you, I, and most sane people would
Catalonian phenom, making his accomplishments even more jaw- paddle frantically to avoid – going over the edge and into the abyss of
dropping when you consider that he’s dominating his sport in both an angry, violent waterfall – Serrasolses finds himself the epitome of
racing and freeride kayaking. calm and most at peace. “It is the best moment. I reach the lip of the
But it’s in the remote, unforgiving wilderness where Aniol finds fall and time stops as I contemplate the most breathtaking view. I no
his purpose, and the calm required to attempt a potentially fatal rap- longer feel fear. I’m aware of each movement. Everything is worth it.”
C O U R T E S Y O F E R I C PA R K E R / R E D B U L L C O N T E N T P O O L
Top left: Aniol reaches the point of no return, about to drop a stunning waterfall in southern Iceland, one of many far-flung locations that
have drawn in Serrasolses and his kayak. Top Right: Even the calm moments in Serrasolses’ descents can be jaw-dropping in its beauty,
such as here in the Ashlu Canyon, located near Squamish, Canada. Bottom: Another section of the Ashlu near Squamish, Canada proved
less accommodating for Serrasolses, the white water rapids sending the adventurer airborne even without a waterfall.
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ATHLETE
BIG BRONX
BOMBER
The New York Yankees’ giant
Giancarlo Stanton steps up to the plate
Baseball has always been a game that has not only

taken numbers seriously, but elevated them to exalted
levels. Statistics have long been an integral part of the
sport, even before the “sabermetric” revolution led by
pioneering names like Bill James and Billy Beane. And
they’ve taken analysis to new levels of complexity and
influence, placing computer scientists and mathemati-
cians next to traditional scouts and baseball experts in
the decision-making process.
But even in a sport dominated by big numbers, few
figures stand out like the 13-year, $325 million contract
PAT R I C K M C D E R M OT T / G E T T Y I M A G E S
signed by Giancarlo Stanton with the Miami Marlins

back in 2014. Not only did it reset the market for elite
players with the enormous dollar amount involved, it
provided a level of security and stability that Stanton
deeply desired at the time. “There’s no renegotiating,”
Stanton tells Maxim. “There’s no ‘What if? Where am
I going to play next year? Am I going to play some-
where next year?’ That I [didn’t] have to do that with
my contract is a benefit, and I’m glad I was able to do
that of course.”
Stanton has proven himself one of baseball’s most prolific power

hitters, eclipsing 300 career home runs before the age of 30 and
earning himself one of professional sports’ largest contracts.
But he had also committed himself to a rience a more exciting side of the sport, albeit the new “Bash Brothers”, the truth is they’re
franchise that has seen more ups and downs with the pressure that comes with playing for only a part of a comprehensive rebuild by the
than most, especially as the Marlins failed the most visible, and perhaps most despised, Yankees, which the franchise hopes will com-
to develop a championship-quality roster team in the game. He responded with an im- bine to produce the next dynastic stretch of
around their young and extremely expensive pactful 38 home runs and 100 RBIs, helping titles for the team. “You’re never really sure
superstar. So it was perhaps inevitable, at least the Yankees back to the playoffs. about going to a new place, how a team’s
to many fans, that when it came time for the It also exposed him to one of baseball’s chemistry is going to be,” Stanton says. “But
Marlins to move on, it was the New York Yan- bitterest rivalries, between the Yankees and everyone’s great… We feed off of each other
kees that would trade for the young slugger Red Sox. Having experienced it firsthand he and help each other, of course, on the field.
and his pricey contract. The deal was consum- explains, “It’s a cool experience…. Some say And then, go hang out and relax when we’re
mated in December 2017 and the following that, ‘Oh, it’s just another game.’ But, it feels not doing our work.”
spring Stanton found himself playing under better when we beat them, and it’s cool to be Following the long grind of a season,
the bright lights of Yankee Stadium, with all in it and see the weight of how the country Stanton is quick to grab his passport and ex-
the pressure and media attention that comes loves this matchup. And not only our cities, plore the globe. “It’s such a controlled sched-
with stepping up to the plate in New York. but everyone always tunes in and checks [out] ule that I try to get out and enjoy my vaca-
Stanton grew up far from the lights of the those games. So it’s cool. It’s kind of like when tion time, just seeing the world really, seeing
Big Apple, in Southern California, where he Barcelona and Madrid play…. Even if you’re the different perspectives, seeing something
was a three-sport star, even being offered an not a fan, you’re going to see who won.” new,” he explains. “I really like Barcelona.
opportunity to play both football and base- Asked about the switch to the Big Apple, Spain in general. I took a trip to Egypt to see
ball at USC. One doesn’t need 20/20 hind- Stanton admits “It’s just different. We as play- the pyramids. That was a really cool experi-
sight to see that he made a wise choice in ers have a lot we put on ourselves for our ac- ence…. I want to go to Africa and Singapore
sticking to the latter. Stanton blossomed into complishments that we want. But to have a and do Asia and all that.”
one of the youngest, and most talented play- city and fans like this, it’s different… the me- But the baseball life is not all comfort and
ers in baseball, being called up to the majors dia and all that. That’s why [the players] stick luxury, and Stanton points out the biggest
by the Marlins in 2010 at the age of 20. to-gether, to help get to the ultimate goal.” misconception that the public often pos-
Over the course of the next eight seasons, And if the 6’6”, 245 lb. Stanton needs sesses when it comes to the sport. “I’d say it’s
he would smash 267 home runs for the fran- someone to have his back, it helps that he’s what it takes mentally and physically to be
M A R K B ROW N / G E T T Y I M AG E S
chise, cementing his place as one of the top joined in the Yankee lineup by one of the few your best every single day. Having only two
sluggers in the sport. Hitting 59 home runs players who can match his size, power and or three to four days off a month…. Some-
and contributing 132 RBIs during the 2017 fan appeal, the 6’7”, 282 lb. bruiser Aaron times you don’t sleep right for whatever rea-
season showed that Stanton’s tunnel vision Judge. “We’re good friends. He’s fun, man. son, [but] that doesn’t matter. There’s still
had clearly paid off, and it helped lead him to [It’s] something cool to watch [for] someone going to be a game. Sometimes you may be
both the National League MVP as well as, with not so many years in the league, how sick. Doesn’t matter. Still going to be a game.
eventually, New York. Stanton now had both advanced he is.” And you got to go out there hitting balls
protection in the lineup, and a chance to expe- While it’s tempting to refer to the duo as coming at over a 100 miles an hour.”
Following his move to the Yankees, Stanton was the center of attention upon his
return to Miami, competing against the franchise with which he had started his
career and developed into one of baseball’s most magnetic superstars.
LEADING MAN
STRANGE DAYS
Jack Reynor is the one to watch this summer on both
the big and small screen
Jack Reynor is a rising star you’ll certainly terms of the type of roles he was offered, but young star. In Strange Angel, Reynor brings a
recognize, even if you didn’t know his name. perhaps the greatest opportunity for the ris- humanity, empathy, honesty and insight to a
Thanks to scene-stealing roles in films such ing thespian has been the incredible list of role that could easily fall into caricature. “If
as Transformers: Age of Extinction, Detroit, On the actors that the 27-year-old has been fortunate there’s one thing that I want to do in portray-
Basis of Sex, and this summer’s horror-thriller enough to work with in recent years. ing Jack Parsons in the show is just to take
Midsommar, Reynor has managed to develop Sharing credits with names like Fass- away that concept that it’s about good and
into the best kind of rising star, one who bender, Cotillard, Felicity Jones and Emily evil because it’s really not”, Reynor emphasiz-
lets his acting do the talking—a refreshing Watson has given Reynor up-close insight es. “And I think that when people hear about
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change in the current age of self-promotion into what makes these stars special, but he the occult, or when they hear about this idea
and artificial hype. refuses to be drawn into comparing his own of sex magic and stuff like that, what it re-
Instead, Reynor, who fell in love with performance with those of his more-celebrat- ally is is expression. It’s not that this guy
acting at a young age, has doggedly worked ed castmates. “Well, I suppose there must be was a bad guy. He wasn’t a devil-worshiper.
his way up through the ranks, first estab- quite a few people out there who feel that to It seems to me like [he] was someone who
lishing himself as an industry presence in go onto a set and to give a performance is struggled with his sense of identity with
his home country of Ireland before moving kind of a measurable and quantifiable thing, regards to certain things and needed some
across the Atlantic to ply his talents in Hol- and that you have to live up to other people,” guidance and direction in his life and found it
lywood. Now returning for season two of he ponders. “But again, I’ve always felt that in this kind of religion. I just couldn’t say no
CBS All Access’ period drama Strange Angel, my performances are very personal…. I only to the opportunity to play this guy because
Reynor spoke with Maxim about achieving set my own bar.” he was such a fascinating character…. We
his lifelong dream, and what it takes to bring Nonetheless he has extracted wisdom wouldn’t really have the space program as we
humanity to one of the more beguiling char- from these experiences and collaborations, know it today without him, and we probably
acters currently on television: Jack Parsons, pointing out that there have been lessons wouldn’t have high-speed air travel the way
the godfather of rocket science and occultist learned “with regards to how to cope with we [do] today.”
at the center of Strange Angel. the long hours [and] working with differ- Suffice to say that a new rising star has
“I was only five or six when I decided ent types of directors and different types of found his place in Hollywood, even if he’s ea-
that I wanted to be in film, I wanted to be an crews and working in difficult conditions… ger to escape Tinseltown as soon as his pro-
actor,” Reynor recalls. “It kind of was always not to mention how to deal with press and fessional work is finished. “I’ll be finishing up
my singular focus, really, when I was grow- how to deal with publicity. But by and large, my show on Sunday morning at 2:00 or 3:00
ing up… When it actually transpired that I my expectations of myself only extend as far a.m., and I’ll be on a flight to Dublin at 7:00
managed to carve out a career for myself in as my own judgment of myself and whether I in the same evening,” Parsons says. “When
the industry it was very fortunate because I feel like I’ve brought some kind of authentic- I’m not working, I’m back there.”
had literally not considered any other path.” ity to my performance or not.” Don’t get too comfortable back home
He cites Transformers as a pivotal moment in Authenticity hasn’t been an issue for the Jack, Hollywood is calling.
Reynor, seen here in character as Jack Parsons, from CBS All Access’ Strange
Angel, is an actor on the rise and one to keep an eye on in years to come
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Our Hot 100 Cover Girl Olivia Culpo is
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O n a whim I pull out my phone, in
search of a midday distraction. Soon, I find my escape: a photo of Ol-
ivia Culpo, the social media sensation and former Miss Universe, on
my Instagram feed. She is posing on the hood of a Mercedes-Benz
G-Wagen in a red crop top, chiseled midriff exposed, like a millennial
pinup. As I scroll through her recent photos, taken on the road to and
at Coachella, my mind leaves planet Earth. I am now in Olivialand, a
perennially sunny realm of glamour, girl power, and taut skin. I never
want to leave.
“No, not at all,” Culpo tells me with a laugh when I ask whether the
photo was spontaneous. “I thought it was so funny because it was so
extra.” We are speaking after she has just returned home to Los An-
geles from the desert music festival, which has become a pilgrimage
for anyone with an Instagram following of over 1,000. Culpo is ap-
proaching four million. “Basically, I have
to think of a place where I can go, and [my
friend] takes 50 pictures, and then one is
good enough,” she says. “This is a highlight
reel, and it is a creative outlet. [Instagram]
is not real life.”
Not much of Culpo’s life seems real these
days. Since winning Miss Universe in 2012,
“THIS IS A HIGHLIGHT REEL,
AND IT IS A CREATIVE OUTLET.
INSTAGRAM IS NOT REAL LIFE.”
the radiant brunette has seized that platform to build a multifaceted ca-
reer spanning fashion, entertainment, and entrepreneurship, fostered by
the aspirational image she cultivates on social media.
She designed a women’s collection with the retail brand Express,
adds. “I thrive off the success of other women because a win for one of
us is, in my opinion, a win for all of us.”
The multi-hyphenate is also a middle child of five. Raised in Cran-
ston, Rhode Island, a suburb of Providence, Culpo spent much of her
childhood practicing the cello. When not at band camp, she was recon-
ciling her Hollywood ambitions with the values of her parents, whom
she describes as “musicians,” noting that her mother is a “superhippie.”
“They always hated the idea of modeling or beauty. Any time I
would want to get dressed up or be girly, my mom would be like, ‘Ugh,
why?’” she recalls. “To them it was a little scary because they felt like it
might be a little vain.”
Culpo was a sophomore at Boston University, studying communi-
cations and acting, when she decided to enter Miss Rhode Island on a
lark. “I had so many ambitions, and I felt really out of place in college.
I always wanted to leave because I always
wanted to be doing more things,” she ex-
plains. She was already modeling in the
area, but she remained eager to break into
the entertainment industry. “I also looked
at people like Halle Berry who had been
the runner-up to Miss USA years ago, and
I thought, ‘Well, this clearly helped her ca-
reer so what’s the point of not trying it?’”
Culpo attributes her unexpected success to an utter lack of nerves.
Cheekbones carved by the gods could not have hurt. “I thought it was
just an opportunity to work on stage presence, get in great shape, meet
which launched this year with four billboards on Times Square. She new people, and work really hard at something to see where I could
has a bevy of new beauty and movie projects, one of them a lead in a land. I really didn’t think I was going to win,” she insists.
romantic comedy, on the horizon. She cannot disclose much yet, but Her family certainly did not add any pressure. “They didn’t even
she does share that she recently shot for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit want to come the day that I won Miss Rhode Island. My dad was lis-
Issue on location in Australia, her second appearance in the issue. tening to the baseball game the whole time,” she says. “Then when I
Olivia is, of course, celebrating another milestone: snagging the won, they were like, ‘Okay, well I guess this is kind of cool.’ Then later
title of No. 1 on the Maxim Hot 100. “It’s honestly something that I’ve I won Miss USA, and then six months after that, I won Miss Universe.
always dreamed of since I was so little. It’s really humbling,” she says Then they were like, ‘Okay, this is kind of cool.’”
of joining the ranks of past winners like Kate Upton, Hailey Baldwin, The first Miss USA to win since 1997, the free-thinking Rhode Is-
and Stella Maxwell. “There are so many women who have been in this lander became the face of female beauty the world over. Culpo left col-
same position before that I have looked up to for so many years,” she lege and moved to New York. She traveled the globe and committed
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Still, some of her thrilling new life felt preordained.
“It did get a little bit more out of hand as I realized that I had
to travel so much, and I had people guiding my life in a way that
I had never had before,” she says. “I was still auditioning for a lot
of things in acting, but at the time it was a little bit more difficult
to be taken seriously because I was also in this pageant system. I
think it was a little hard for people to understand.”
Perhaps feeling pigeonholed prompted Olivia to rebel, by
excelling in as many areas as possible. Her wardrobe staged
its own rebellion: today Culpo is known less for glittering pag-
eant garb and more for the sleek streetwear and bikini looks she
flaunts on Instagram.
Her distinctive style has earned her a new title: “social me-
dia influencer.” Culpo embraces the term—and its responsibili-
ties. “I hope that they take inspiration from it.” she says of her
large female following. “That’s why I look to a lot of people on
Instagram. I enjoy being able to see what they’re doing and
how I can maybe do something similar. If they’re working out a
lot, it’s like, ‘Oh, I wanna try that workout.’”
“It’s difficult when you have to just smile and pretend it’s
okay when maybe you’re personally going through a lot,” she
says when I ask what the most challenging facet of her career
has been. “If you’re not in the right frame of mind and you are
being bombarded with bullies or negative comments, it defi-
nitely can affect you.”
Her profession has certainly met criticism. Many say influ-
encers project overly idealized accounts of their lives, sapping
the self-esteem of followers. Culpo acknowledges this argu-
ment. “I can completely relate to people feeling down-and-out
when they look at anybody’s Instagram,” she admits. “It’s a
platform where people can pick and choose to be portrayed in
whichever way they want.”
Culpo hopes her followers can see past the Valencia filters.
“Especially on Instagram Stories, I try to make people see the
real me because it’s tough when you’re always posting things on
your feed. They’re a little bit too polished.”
Culpo remains an unabashed optimist. Her online person-
ality is bright and persistently upbeat. Offline, she extols the
virtues of mindfulness and regular meditation. “I’m a quote
person. I really like this one: ‘Thoughts turn into things.’ You
have to be so careful about what you focus on and what you
allow into your world,” she says in her restful cadence. Staying
positive carries another benefit.
“When I’m in a good mood, that makes me feel sexiest.
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set to hit theaters in 2021 and 2023.
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T H I S PA G E : R U N E H E L L E S TA D - C O R B I S / G E T T Y; O P P O S I T E PA G E TO P TO B OT TO M L E F T TO R I G H T:
P I E R R E S U U / G E T T Y; A L B E R TO E . R O D R I G U E Z / G E T T Y; K E V I N M A Z U R / M G 1 9/ G E T T Y.
Women of Influence:
THE 2019
MAXIM
This year we decided to do things a bit differently.
The inexorable rise of digital influencers – and a
certain progressive social movement you may have
heard a little something about – led us to reconsider
what it means to be “hot” in 2019. There’s physical
beauty, sure. But that was only part of our attrac-
tion algorithm. As a general rule, the women who
caught our eye bring something else to the party,
succeeding in their chosen field against long odds
through sheer determination, raw talent, and a
willingness to put themselves out there.
Te x t b y C H R I S TO P H ER T EN N AN T
Hollywood
HEARTBREAKERS
Deepika Padukone Shay Mitchell @shaymitchell Gal Gadot @gal_gadot

@ deepikapadukone 24m Instagram Followers 29.1m Instagram Followers
34.4m Instagram Followers The daugh- “Shay Lo” to her friends, this Ontario native The only woman on this list who can field strip
ter of a former champion badminton player, first caught our eye as the scene-stealing Emily an M16, this 34-year-old superbabe’s two-year
Bollywood’s biggest babe almost went pro Fields on the ABC Family/Freeform hit Pretty stint in the IDF made her the natural choice to
herself before moving to Mumbai to scale the Little Liars. Her A+ Instagram game has kept play gun-toting Gisele in the Fast & Furious fran-
heights of Indian cinema. In 2017, she made us riveted for years. Next up: Playing a lead in chise. Struggling model-actresses take heart:
her stateside debut opposite Vin Diesel in the appropriately-titled 10-part Hulu comedy Before she was queen of the DC Extended
XXX: Return of Xander Cage. series Dollface. Universe, she was Miss Israel 2004.
left to right: Priyanka Chopra Jonas @priyankachopra

Madelaine Petsch @madelame 39.8m Instagram Followers
14.3m Instagram Followers One of India’s most-popular actresses became more of a household
As raven-haired Cheryl Blossom on the CW soap Riverdale, this name on this side of the globe when she married Nick Jonas last year.
25-year-old talent spent 2019 vamping her way across the small An outspoken advocate for gender equality and children’s rights, she
screen and into the hearts of grown men across the country. And spends her time away from the camera stumping for UNICEF and
her YouTube channel is bringing in all kinds of new fans. other worthy causes.
Urassaya Sperbund @urassayas Zoë Kravitz @zoeisabellakravitz

8m Instagram Followers 4.4m Instagram Followers
The first-ever Thai celebrity to be featured in American Vogue, this Considering the fraught history of celebrity parenting, Lenny Kravitz
half-Norwegian 26-year-old actress and model—who has yet to make and Lisa Bonet deserve a medal. Their whip-smart, utterly captivat-
a movie in English—has a follower count equivalent to about an ing kid continued her climb up the ladder this year, making all the
eighth of Thailand’s population. Surely Hollywood can’t be far off. right choices at every turn. We can’t wait to see where she goes next.
HOLLYWOOD HEARTBREAKERS
clockwise from top left:

Sophie Turner @sophiet Katherine Langford @katherinelangford
12.1m Instagram Followers 13.5m Instagram Followers
The British Game of Thrones beauty who played Sansa Stark has seen her A 23-year-old Australian ingenue with smarts to spare, the precocious
Instagram following explode into the millions thanks to the astonishing star of the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why has been on a roll, with a leading
success of the epic fantasy series worldwide. And sorry, gents—she also part in the upcoming Netflix series Cursed.
happens to be married to Joe Jonas.
Margot Robbie @margotrobbie Camila Mendes @camimendes

Still only 29, the exceptionally talented Aussie import has been nomi- At 25, this Brazilian-American beauty has already landed the role of a
nated for enough Oscars and BAFTAs to last a lifetime, thanks to her lifetime as the spoiled, silver-tongued super-brat Veronica Lodge on the
riveting portrayals of Tonya Harding and Queen Elizabeth I. But to us, CW series Riverdale. Plus she has a degree from New York University’s
she’ll always be the ‘Duchess’. Tisch School of the Arts. She can boss us around any time.
Sofia Vergara @sofiavergara Alexandra Daddario @alexandradaddario

There’s definitely something about Sofia, the Colombian-born comic This button-cute brunette, best known for playing Summer Quinn in
actress who jumped from late-’90s Univision obscurity to mainstream 2017’s Baywatch film and Annabeth Chase in the Percy Jackson film se-
American mega-fame on the ABC sitcom Modern Family. That accent, ries, has a slew of projects on deck this year, including the indie drama
for starters. Lost Transmissions.
O P P O S I T E PA G E C L O C K W I S E F R O M TO P L E F T: C O U R T E S Y O F J O H N R U S S O ; F R A Z E R H A R R I S O N / G E T T Y; A X E L L E / B A U E R - G R I F F I N / G E T T Y;
G A R Y G E R S H O F F/ W I R E I M A G E / G E T T Y; E M M A M C I N T Y R E / G E T T Y; F R A Z E R H A R R I S O N / G E T T Y. T H I S PA G E : S T E V E G R A N I T Z / G E T T Y
Lucy Hale @lucyhale
1980s TV series Fantasy Island.

American Juniors, back in 2003. Look for her

singing songs on the American Idol spin-off,
in next year’s horror adaptation of the 1970s-

Another Pretty Little Liars vet, this multital-
ented Memphis native got her first big break
Catwalk
QUEENS
J O H N P H I L L I P S / G E T T Y; O P P O S I T E PA G E L E F T TO R I G H T, TO P TO B OT TO M :
A N D R E A S R E N T Z / G E T T Y; G I L L E S B E N S I M O N ; R O S D I A N A C I A R AV O LO /
G E T T Y; A L E S S A N D R A B E N E D E T T I - C O R B I S / G E T T Y;T R I S TA N F E W I N G S / G E T T Y
opposite page: Sara Sampaio @sarasampaio
Bella Hadid @bellahadid 7.4m Instagram Followers
24.2m Instagram Followers At 28, Portugal’s most exquisite export checks
The hands-down hottest member of the off all the boxes: Victoria’s Secret Angel and
“Instagirl” sisterhood is a perennial design- Beauty Ambassador for Mr. Armani. But
er favorite, fronting seemingly countless ad in May of 2016, she checked off the biggest
campaigns and magazine covers from New box of all: her first American magazine cover
York to New Dehli. Where Bella and her courtesy of Maxim. Seeing her progress, we
sister go, the fashion flock follows. couldn’t be prouder.
left to right, top to bottom: Barbara Palvin

Lais Ribeiro @laisribeiro @realbarbarapalvin
A Maxim favorite and Sept./Oct. 2018 cover Discovered on the streets of Budapest at
girl, this statuesque Brazilian, also a Victo- age 13, this blue-eyed beauty who made
ria’s Secret Angel, nearly became a nurse her first appearance on the Maxim Hot 100
before destiny intervened. In the 2017 VS in 2016, became a Victoria’s Secret Angel
runway show she sported a $2 million be- this year, cementing her entry into the big
jeweled bra. leagues.
Shanina Shaik Hailey Baldwin @haileybieber

@shaninamshaik 19.4m Instagram Followers
1.7m Instagram Followers Feisty born-again actor Stephen Baldwin’s
If this stunning Aussie supermodel and divinely proportioned, 22-year-old daughter
Maxim cover girl is anything to go by, Lithu- claimed her rightful spot on the A-list last
anians and Pakistanis should get together year after settling down with millennial pop
more often. Raised in Melbourne, she’s been god Justin Bieber. Both she and J.B. are
in the game for two decades, since landing down with J.C., so dad has nothing to worry
her first spot in a Hyundai commercial. about. Probably.
CATWALK QUEENS
Kendall Jenner @kendalljenner

110m Instagram Followers
The highest-paid model of the “Instagirl Era” makes
even the hardest-working ‘90s supe look lazy. Both
online and off—from the runway to reality TV, and
magazine co-vers to bus stop billboards—it’s hard to
go a day without encountering her visage. No com-
plaints here.
left to right: Gigi Hadid @gigihadid

Doutzen Kroes @doutzen 47.6m Instagram Followers
6.1m Instagram Followers One half of the planet’s sexiest sister act, Malibu High’s most allur-
A Dutch dynamo with style to spare, she’s got one of the highest ing alumnus—who’s managed to turn a few quick cameos on her
counts of international Vogue covers of any model of her generation, mother’s reality TV show into a global fashion empire—spent 2019
and shows no signs of stopping any time soon. In her off hours, she enjoying the spoils.
helps to raise money to fight elephant poaching.
Taylor Hill @taylor_hill
Jasmine Tookes @jastookes 12.7m Instagram Followers
3.5m Instagram Followers A reminder that brains and beauty aren’t mutually exclusive, this
A Victoria’s Secret Angel who wears her wings lightly, this low-key veteran Victoria’s Secret Angel graduated from high school at age
Californian cutie’s just enjoying the ride. And making Forbes’ 2016 list 16. The Hills have good genes, apparently: two of her siblings are
of the world’s highest paid models doesn’t exactly hurt. models, too.
Thylane Blondeau @thylaneblondeau
The genetically blessed daughter of former French
footballer Patrick Blondeau, this model-actress-en-
trepreneur managed to launch her own clothing line,
Heaven May, when she was just 17. Full disclosure:
She turned 18 in April. Kids these days!
left to right from top:

O P P O S I T E PA G E : TO P TO B OT TO M , L E F T TO R I G H T: A N G E L A W E I S S /A F P/ G E T T Y; R O S D I A N A C I A R AV O L O / G E T T Y;
Adriana Lima @adrianalima

T H I S PA G E L E F T TO R I G H T F R O M TO P : G A R E T H C AT T E R M O L E / G E T T Y; A N D R E A S R E N T Z / G E T T Y; V I T TO R I O
One of the 21st century’s most successful supermodels,

this Brazilian über-babe was Victoria’s Secret’s longest-
serving Angel when she retired her wings in 2018. Her
2019 highlight? A sexy ad for Palms Casino Resort
alongside fellow Hot 100 list-ers Cardi B and Rita Ora.
R O G E R K I S BY/ G E T T Y; P R E S L E Y A N N / PAT R I C K M C M U L L A N / G E T T Y; F R E D D U F O U R / G E T T Y.
Joan Smalls @joansmalls

With a body built for sin and a brain for business, this
Puerto Rican runway vet was tied for #8 on Forbes’ 2018
Z U N I N O C E L OT TO / G E T T Y; S T E V E N F E R D M A N / G E T T Y; C H E S N OT/ G E T T Y.
highest-paid model list thanks to a string of high-profile

contracts (Estée Lauder), cameos and cool and lucrative
design collabs (Walmart).
Irina Shayk @irinashayk

A former music school student, this Russian-born model
came to every red-blooded man’s attention in 2010 when
Kayne West cast her in his music video for “Power.” In
2015, actor Bradley Cooper beat the rest of mankind to
the punch, and the two have been a couple ever since,
welcoming their first child in 2017.
Isabeli Fontana @isabelifontana

Born in Brazil to parents of Italian descent, she made
her debut in the Victoria’s Secret catalog at 16, which
caused more than a bit of controversy at the time.
Ironically, this led to lucrative contracts with Versace,
Balmain, and Valentino, and one of the most successful
modeling careers of the past 20 years.
CATWALK QUEENS
Devon Windsor @devwindsor

Blessed with a name that sounds like luxury, this
St. Louis sweetheart—and three-time Maxim
Hot 100 member and former cover girl—brings
home the brand bacon, season after season. Look-
ing this money helps.
A R T S H I N I N G ; @ D E V W I N D S O R . O P P O S I T E PA G E TO P TO B OT TO M
T H I S PA G E L E F T TO R I G H T: C O U R T E S Y O F G A L P H OTO BY S T E W-
A N T H O N Y H A R V E Y/ G E T T Y; J O H N P H I L L I P S / G E T T Y; I A N G AVA N /
G E T T Y; D I M I T R I O S K A M B O U R I S / G E T T Y; J O N KO PA L O F F/ G E T T Y.
L E F T TO R I G H T: S E A N Z A N N I / PAT R I C K M C M U L L A N / G E T T Y;
Alessandra Ambrosio @alessandraambrosio

Maxim’s Special Lifestyle Editor and former cover girl, Brazil’s
most beautiful woman has earned every plaudit the fashion world
has to offer while expanding the definition of what a model can be.
From her appearance on America’s Next Top Model to her cameos in
film and TV, she’s the multitalented face of fashion’s future.
Ashley Graham @ashleygraham Kate Upton @kateupton Romee Strijd @romeestrijd
8.4m Instagram Followers 5.9m Instagram Followers 5.4m Instagram Followers
The former Maxim covergirl who took plus- This all-American glamazon was a competitive equestri- Another Dutch dream in IMG’s stable,
size mainstream is a “pretty big deal” as she an as a youth until fate conspired to turn her into an icon. 24-year-old Romee, who launched her own
likes to say, and we wholeheartedly agree. Oth- Her famously curvy figure—which “broke” the Internet YouTube channel, has had her Victoria’s
er A-list covers under her belt include Vogue, years before it was cool—recently inspired her to launch Secret Angel wings since 2015, and walked
Glamour and Elle. a health and wellness brand, Strong4Me Fitness. Entre- the runway for every major designer on the
preneurial pluck must run in the family: her great-grand- planet.
father, Fred, co-founded appliance giant Whirlpool.
Liu Wen @liuwenlw Josephine Skriver @josephineskriver Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

4.6m Instagram Followers 5.9m Instagram Followers @rosiehw 9.4m Instagram Followers
China’s first bonafide supermodel is also the first An outspoken advocate for LGBT rights, Insta- An English rose with acting chops, Britain’s most
East Asian woman to walk a Victoria’s Secret Fash- gram’s most delectable Dane has walked in nearly sophisticated pin-up has made the sort of leap into
ion Show; the first Asian model to make the Forbes 300 fashion shows since hitting the runway in 2010. Hollywood most models only dream of, with stand-
list of highest-paid models; and the first Asian to With campaigns for Gucci, Balmain, Bulgari, and out roles in Transformers: Dark of the Moon and Mad
land an international Estée Lauder contract. Has other major houses on her resume, supermodel sta- Max: Fury Road.
breaking down barriers ever looked this hot? tus appears imminent.
CATWALK QUEENS
Martha Hunt @marthahunt Toni Garrn @tonigarrn 1.5m Instagram Followers

3.1m Instagram Followers The hottest thing to come out of Hamburg since actual ham-
Sharing is caring for this popular and frisky North Carolinian, a burgers, the German model has not only graced the covers of
Victoria’s Secret Angel since 2015, Maxim cover girl and charter magazines worldwide but in 2016 created a foundation to sup-
member of Taylor Swift’s girl squad. port girls’ education in Africa.
C L O C K W I S E F R O M TO P L E F T: A N D R E A S R E N T Z / G E T T Y; K E V I N TA C H M A N /A M FA R / G E T T Y; T R I S TA N F E W I N G S / G E T T Y;
V E N T U R E L L I / W I R E I M A G E / G E T T Y. O P P O S I T E PA G E : A U R O R A R O S E / PAT R I C K M C M U L L A N / G E T T Y
Candice Swanepoel @angelcandices Elsa Hosk @hoskelsa

This trilingual South African stunner-turned-entrepreneur got This 30-year-old Swedish Victoria’s Secret Angel—who bears
her big break at 15 when a model scout picked her out of a crowd more than a passing resemblance to Queen Elsa of Disney’s Fro-
at a flea market in Durban. In the years since, she’s earned her zen fame—is in bed with all the biggest brands: Victoria’s Secret,
Angel wings, launched a swimwear line called Tropic of C, and Dolce & Gabbana, and Guess, to name a few. If you ask us, it’s
fronted too many ad campaigns to count. all about the eyes.
Stella Maxwell @stellamaxwell
Northern-Irish, Belgium-born Maxwell has been a
Maxim favorite since 2016, when she topped this very
list. A smart, complicated woman who’s been linked to
both Miley Cyrus and Kristen Stewart, the more we
learn about her, the more we love.
Gorgeous
’GRAMMERS
clockwise from top right:
Daniela Botero
@danielaboterofficial
432k Instagram Followers
Botero grew up in Colombia and has
graced the cover of Maxim México and
Maxim Colombia among other inter-
national magazines, as well as high-
fashion ads for fashion house Givenchy.
Camille Kostek
@camillekostek
The entrancing entertainment reporter
and former cheerleader, who can be
seen on the red carpet at Maxim events,
is dating retired New England Patriot
Rob Gronkowski.
Alexis Ren
@alexisren
We’re quite familiar with the talents
of this Santa Monica super vixen—we
made her a Maxim cover girl in 2017,
ushering in the modern Ren-aissance.
Needless to say, the rest of the world
has since seen the light.
Joanna Krupa
@joannakrupa
This Polish-American model, actress,
and animal rights activist has been
on every cover under the sun, though
you probably know her best from her
appearances on reality TV shows like
Dancing with the Stars and The Real
Housewives of Miami.
Scarlett Rose Leithold

@scarlett
A classic California cutie in all the
best ways, she’s been the face of
Brandy Melville, has done work for
Marc Jacobs, and is a growing force
on Instagram.
O P P O S I T E C L O C K W I S E F R O M TO P : R O D R I G O PA L M A ; C O U R T E S Y O F M E G A N B AT S O N ; G I L L E S B E N S I M O N ; C O U R T E S Y O F B R I E C H I L D E R S ;
C O U R T E S Y O F F R A N C E A N D J E S S E / @ F R A N C E . A N D. J E S S E ; C O U R T E S Y O F C H I A R A F E R R A G N I ; C O U R T E S Y O F J A C K M O R R I S .
C O U R T E S Y O F S T E V E N C H E E . T H I S PA G E C LO C K W I S E F R O M TO P L E F T: C O U R T E S Y O F J A S O N @ S T U D I O 9 7 7;

Antje Utgaard Chiara Ferragni
@awesomeantjay @chiaraferragni
Everything we love about the Midwest in one small package, Ameri- The undisputed queen of the fashion influencer scene stands slightly
ca’s sexiest Wisconsinite can bust moves like nobody’s business, high apart from the hashtagging hordes, injecting European grace and—dare
kicks included. She even trained and toured with the Rockettes. we say it?—dignity into an often tawdry game. A picture of perfezione.
Yovanna Ventura Lauren Bullen

@yoventura @gypsea_lust
This plucky Miami babe of Dominican heritage is now represent- After teaching herself to use a camera a few years ago, this 26-year-old
ed by Wilhelmina Models. She’s dedicated to animal rights and en- Aussie hit the road and kept going, filing dispatches from the world’s
vironmental issues and happily shares these passions with her fans. most exotic places and building a burgeoning brand in the process.
GORGEOUS ’GRAMMERS
Leonie Hanne @leoniehanne 1.9m Instagram Followers

If Nordic perfection, adorably stilted English, and exotic luxury travel are your thing, give Germany’s answer to Chiara Ferragni a follow.
In a world of “thots” hawking belly teas and diet pills, a little refinement goes a long way.
C L O C K W I S E F R O M TO P : C O U R T E S Y O F A L E X A N D E R G A L I E V S K Y; A M A N D A E D WA R D S / G E T T Y;
F R A Z E R H A R R I S O N / G E T T Y; C O U R T E S Y O F S T E P H S E LT E R ; C O U R T E S Y O F H U D A B E A U T Y
left to right:
Huda Kattan @hudabeauty Jade Seba @jadeseba
If your girlfriend has ever “contoured” or worn false eyelashes, One of Brazil’s most famous beauty influencers hasn’t let pregnan-
you can thank Ms. Kattan, a genetically blessed makeup artist- cy slow her down this year, racking up likes aplenty in the process.
to-the-stars whose Huda Beauty empire stretches from Dubai to Her captions might be in Portuguese, but her pictures speak a
Dubuque. thousand words.
Jen Selter @jenselter Ana Cherí @anacheri
A life-long New Yorker with a head for business, this 26-year-old Come for the workout tips, stay for lingerie pics. This exquisitely
brunette badass has turned digital fame into real-world fortune, curvaceous Anaheim, California girl keeps the workouts light and
partnering with big-name brands like Revolve, Nike, and Fitplan the outfits tight, just like her fans like it. Just keep in mind her per-
to spread her hard-body gospel. sonal trainer hubby Ben Moreland is ripped too.
Sommer Ray @sommerray 20.7m Instagram Followers
In four short years, this toned and tawny Colorado model has scaled the fit-fluencer food chain by focusing on results.
We’re still not exactly sure what the 22-year-old does for exercise, but from what we’ve seen, it’s working.
J A M I E M C C A R T H Y/ G E T T Y; R A N DY S H R O P S H I R E / G E T T Y; E D WA R D B E R T H E L OT/ G E T T Y.
C L O C K W I S E F R O M TO P : C O U R T E S Y O F M I L A N E Y E S ; C O U R T E S Y O F 5 T W E N R T Y 1 ;
left to right:
Camila Coelho @camilacoelho Rocky Barnes @rocky_barnes
One of Brazil’s sexiest exports isn’t technically a model, though she “The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows,” a wizened, Phila-
plays one on Instagram, waxing ecstatic about her favorite fashions delphia-born boxer once said. The world’s second-most famous
for a bilingual audience of millions. Could have fooled us. Rocky—aka Rachel Barnes, a 33-year-old California cutie spreading
haute bohemian #vibes wherever she goes—clearly begs to differ.
Anllela Sagra @anllela_sagra Krisondra @thekrisondra

11.2m Instagram Followers 134k Instagram Followers
Don’t let that model-pretty face fool you: This 26-year-old Colom- This former Maxim Cover Girl contestant is a force of nature who
bian stunner is a world-class athlete and has the rock-hard 12-pack to likes to stay limber. She’s flexible in all the right ways thanks to all
prove it. We get winded just looking at her. the dirtbike riding, dancing, figure skating, and martial arts train-
ing she did growing up.
Billion Dollar
BEAUTIES
Beauty you can take to the bank
H O L LY W O O D TO YO U / S TA R M A X / G E T T Y. O P P O S I T E PA G E C L O C K W I S E F R O M TO P : M I K E C O P P O L A / G E T T Y;
YO R I C K J A N S E N S /A F P/ G E T T Y; D AV I D L I V I N G S TO N / G E T T Y; H U B E R T B O E S L / P I C T U R E A L L I A N C E / G E T T Y.
Kylie Jenner @kyliejenner

The Kardashian we didn’t see coming became the
world’s youngest self-made billionaire earlier this year
according to Forbes, and she’s been called the most
influential celebrity in the fashion industry, bar none.
Ivanka Trump @ivankatrump
The First Daughter always keeps it #flawless, both at
work and at social occasions. Her beauty is matched
only by her head for business. No wonder the President
wanted her to head up the World Bank.
Miranda Kerr @mirandakerr Jessica Alba @jessicaalba Melania Trump @flotus

11.9m Instagram Followers 15.4m Instagram Followers 3m Instagram Followers
The first Australian Victoria’s Secret Angel The actress, businesswoman and re- 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue hasn’t seen this
has her own brand of organic skincare prod- nowned beauty built on a successful Hol- much glamour since the days of Jackie Ken-
ucts called KORA Organics. And marrying lywood career by co-founding The Honest nedy. And the First Lady of the United
Evan Spiegel, the sultan of Snapchat, is a Company, which sells personal, household States is an entrepreneur in her own right.
power move we can get behind. and baby products. Turns out there’s a lot Slovenia’s loss was America’s gain.
of dough in diapers.
Song BIRD
Selena Gomez @selenagomez Rihanna @badgalriri Lana Del Rey @lanadelrey

150m Instagram Followers 70.5m Instagram Followers 13m Instagram Followers
An outspoken advocate for mental health, this With 14 number one singles under her sequined Pop’s reigning sad-eyed chanteuse never ceases
multi-platinum singer and actress got her first belt, this Barbadian style icon was all business in to surprise us, whether she’s practically giving
big break on Barney & Friends. More recently, 2019, conquering the beauty and fashion worlds away volumes of her self-published poetry, or
her Texas-sized ambitions have taken her into with her popular Fenty brand. This appropriately fronting Gucci’s latest kooky ad campaign. A
the fashion world, where she’s the face of luxury sexy image is a hologram from the launch of her smart, sultry beacon in a sea of focus-grouped
mega-label Coach. lingerie brand Savage X Fenty. sexpots.
this page:
Ariana Grande @arianagrande
Gen Z’s multi-platinum Queen of Pop rede-
fined what it means to be a celebrity this year,
sharing her life with the world in ways few art-
ists ever dare. No wonder we can’t look away.
opposite page left to right from top:

Kacey Musgraves @spaceykacey
The flawless face of New Country has never
been afraid to speak her mind, waxing lyrical
about safe sex, LGBT acceptance, and the joys
of mary jane whenever the spirit moves her. Six
Grammys later, it seems to be paying off.
Rita Ora @ritaora

In 1991, one-year-old Ora and her parents fled
the ethnic persecution of present-day Kosovo
for a better life in London. Now 28, the rav-
ishing blonde singer has certainly found it,
with 13 top-ten UK singles to her credit, a
string of big-money endorsements, and a su-
percharged social life.
L E F T TO R I G H T F R O M TO P : R I C H F U R Y/ G E T T Y; A X E L L E / B A U E R - G R I F F I N / G E T T Y; A X E L L E / B A U E R - G R I F F I N / G E T T Y; J A M I E M A C C A R T H Y/ G E T T Y; S T E V E G R A N I T Z /
Camila Cabello @camila_cabello

Say hola! to the princess of Latin pop. In
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BAHAMAS
Bahamian
RHAPSODY
Here’s why the islands of the Bahamas are hotter than ever
Te x t b y JAR ED PAU L S T ER N
COURTESY OF THE OCEAN CLUB, A FOUR SEASONS RESORT
In 2017 iconic hospitality group Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts took
over management of the famed Ocean Club on Paradise Island. Its
extensive 35-acre gardens were inspired by the Palace of Versailles
BAHAMAS
B
y air and sea, via superyacht, private jet or the more prosaic
cruise ship, the number of visitors alighting in the Baha-
mas is growing at a staggering pace. The archipelago saw
its highest number of international arrivals ever in 2018.
And yet the most desirable destinations among its many places to stay
have retained the air of exclusivity that has made the Bahamas a ha-
ven for celebrities and the moneyed elite for many years. With more
than 100,000 square miles of ocean, 700-plus islands and more than
2,000 rocks and cays—many of them private—the number of high-end
resorts is more than equalled by the secluded enclaves of the wealthy
and publicity-shy; Private Islands Inc. currently has 60 Bahamian cays
and islands listed for sale at prices ranging from $700,000 to around
$60 million.
With real estate prices on the rise, thanks in part to the area’s
reputation as a safe haven for foreign investors, adding one to your
portfolio seems like a wise move. And with incredible natural attrac-
tions, including some of the clearest water on the planet and a number
of unspoiled ecosystems; celebrity chefs cueing up at your doorstep
[see sidebar]; first-class facilities for owners of private yachts and air-
craft; and hidden treasures including the world’s third-largest private
wine collection [see sidebar], along with its proximity to the United
States—Miami is a mere 180 miles from the Bahamian capital of Nas-
sau—there’s no mystery to its ever-increasing appeal.
The Bahamas became a British crown colony in 1718, imparting a
measure of civilization to what had been a haven for pirates, and Nas-
sau, on the island of New Providence, has always retained its British
colonial flair; in 1973 the country became an independent Common-
wealth under the official reign of Queen Elizabeth II. While cricket re-
mains the national pastime and many of the grander resorts still serve
afternoon tea, that’s not to say there’s anything fusty about the luxu-
rious accommodations on offer, as evidenced by the recently opened
$4.2 billion Baha Mar complex, home to a stunning Rosewood resort.
An even more exclusive experience awaits just over the bridge to
Paradise Island. In 1939, Swedish industrialist Axel Wenner-Gren,
one of the world’s wealthiest men, was sailing by in his yacht when he
discovered the five-mile long stretch of fine white sand. Deciding to
build an estate there, he spent the next two decades-plus transforming
it into a tropical paradise complete with gardens inspired by the Palace
of Versailles. In 1962 Wenner-Gren’s escape became the fabled Ocean
Club resort, one of the world’s most celebrated beach retreats, and an
18-hole golf course was
added to the property.
In 2017 manage-
ment of the Ocean
Club, which was fea-
tured prominently in
the 2006 James Bond
film Casino Royale, was
taken over by iconic
luxury hospitality firm
Four Seasons Hotels
and Resorts, usher-
ing in a new chapter
at the storied location.
Should you decide to
visit you might well
wish to acquire your
own piece of paradise
nearby. Luckily there
are now properties
from Ocean Club Es-
tates, Paradise Island,
Bahamas which occa-
O P P O S I T E PA G E : O F D A N P I R A I N O O N I N S TA G R A M @ D A N P I R A I N O
T H I S PA G E : T H E O C E A N C L U B , A F O U R S E A S O N S R E S O R T
Above left: First-class facilities for owners of private yachts are one of
the main attractions for affluent visitors to the Bahamas; Above right:
Gracious architecture taking full advantage of the beautiful setting is
the hallmark of the The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort
BAHAMAS
Dream Kitchens
The Bahamas’ celebrity chefs are cooking up a storm
The Bahamas’ best luxury resorts have lately been showcasing a spate no-brainer to open his meat mecca at Baha Mar, just a dice throw’s dis-
of top shelf celebrity-chef eateries that would be the envy of Las Vegas’ tance from the biggest casino floor in the region. “I decided to open my
most decadent casinos. The increasingly popular tropical paradise is first restaurant outside of Italy in the Bahamas because I found heart,
doubling down on luring the same high-rollers that Sin City covets, passion and commitment there, like I have never found anywhere else.”
and is likewise catering to their outsized appetites. The poshest Ba- Cecchini is hardly the first famous figure to take a gamble on a
hamas hotels now boast boldface name-branded steak, sushi and sus- namesake Bahamas eatery. Last year Spanish superchef José Andrés
tainable seafood spots to supplement the roadside conch shacks and opened the sustainability-focused Fish by José Andrés in The Cove
spiny lobster specials most often associated with local island cuisine. at Atlantis, a luxe resort on Paradise Island. The signature dish is a
The latest big-deal eatery is Carna by Dario Ce- simply prepared, fried local lionfish, an invasive (but
cchini, a sleek new steakhouse by the charismatic tasty) species that has been multiplying at a dizzying
Tuscan butcher frequently credited with kickstart- rate in the Bahamas, where it has done irreparable
ing the nose-to-tail movement. He recently launched harm to the ecosystems of coral reefs.
his first restaurant outside of his native Italy at Nas- And well before that French culinary genius Jean-
sau’s $4.2 billion Baha Mar luxury resort destination. Georges Vongerichten debuted Dune on a sandy
“Bringing Carna by Dario Cecchini to the Bahamas hideaway at what is now the The Ocean Club, a
means choosing this beautiful place to launch a mes- Four Seasons Resort, which offers jaw-dropping
sage of sustainability, respect and responsibility [for] sunset views and specials like grouper, red snapper
animals,” Cecchini tells Maxim. “At Carna, I try to ex- and triggerfish. And O.G. Japanese sushi-slinger
press my work regarding animal well-being, through Nobu Matsuhisa oversees all manner of raw fish
the idea of guaranteeing them a good life, a compas- delicacies at his well-established Nobu outpost, also
sionate death, and using everything well—from nose at Atlantis on Paradise Island, which houses an im-
to tail.” pressive sake cellar. Whatever your hunger demands
Cecchini, who was profiled on the latest season these days, it seems like there’s a buzzy Bahamas res-
of Netflix’s foodie favorite Chef ’s Table, says it was a taurant to satiate it.—Chris Wilson
TO P TO B OT TO M : C O U R T E S Y O F X T F O R S B E , D I S R U P T I V E R E S TA U R A N T G R O U P ;
S B E , D I S R U P T I V E R E S TA U R A N T G R O U P
Top: Tuscan butcher Dario Cecchini recently

opened Carna by Dario Cecchini at Baha Mar;
Above: An Instagram-worthy dinner spread at Carna
sionally come to market; one of the most attractive was listed at the
time of this writing for $29.9 million.
“The ultraluxury market in the Bahamas tends to be driven more
by a desire for privacy, as opposed to the ‘trophy property’ market” in
places like Miami, notes Nick Damianos, a Nassau-based estate agent
with Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty, who has the Ocean
Club Estates among others on his books. “As you would expect, beach
frontage is the most sought-after amenity, followed by dockage for large
yachts, either right at the property or very nearby.” He points to Har-
bour Island, “long a ‘secret’ spot for the rich and famous” as one of the
most desirable locales, where the likes of Diane von Furstenberg, Elle standard FBO services (arrival and departure logistics, plane mainte-
Macpherson, and apparel executive Mickey Drexler, all have holdings. nance, etc), but work to fill whatever needs or desires their clients may
have during their time on the islands. “We are a one telephone call for
absolutely anything that someone visiting the Bahamas would ever
need,” Bowe proudly explains. “Anything. Anything from servicing the
aircraft to coordinating yachts, charter seaplanes, homes. Anything
that a client needs we have the capability to deal with in-house.”
As for the popularity of the Bahamas as a private jet hotspot, Bowe
points out “Nassau is the number one, high-end tourist destination in
the Caribbean and it’s only getting better. Last year was pretty much a
record year for everyone involved and this year coming up is going to
be the same. We’ve had more private yachts, more private jets in Nas-
sau last year than we’ve seen in many years.” And as for what separates
his outfit from the other options for those flying into Nassau, nothing
And those are just a few of the boldface names who have maintained is unattainable for Jet Aviation Nassau’s clients from the moment
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properties, and in some cases whole islands, in the Bahamas. Others
includes Lenny Kravitz, Tiger Woods, Mariah Carey, Sean “Diddy”
Combs, Sean Connery, Bernard Arnault, Bill Gates, Michael Jordan
and John Travolta. Celebs of this caliber often arrive via private jet of
course, and increased demand has led Jet Aviation Nassau, a member of
the Air Elite Network, to establish a new FBO (fixed-base operation) in
Nassau with full executive privileges that can accommodate everything
from a small plane up to a Boeing 747-800 or even the recent arrival of a
Boeing 777 corporate jet.
Franz Bowe, General Manager of Jet Aviation Nassau’s FBO, ex-
plains to Maxim the extent to which his company oversees not only the
H E AT H E R C A R E Y P H OTO G R A P H Y; A L B A N Y B A H A M A S ; R O S E W O O D B A H A M A R
TO P TO B OT TO M : C O U R T E S Y O F J E T AV I AT I O N N A S S A U / F R A N Z B O W E ;
From top to bottom: Jet Aviation Nassau says the Bahamas is the number one location in the Caribbean for luxury travelers and their
private jets; café Matisse, one of Nassau’s most picturesque restaurants, favored by locals and well-heeled visitors alike, is housed in a
centuries old building behind Parliament Square; a pool at Albany, which Forbes calls “one of the most exclusive resorts in the world”; the
posh Manor Bar at the Rosewood Baha Mar resort
BAHAMAS
Graycliff
THE ESSENCE OF THE ISLANDS
A heritage of pirates, privateers
and royal patronage
The Graycliff Hotel and Restaurant in Nassau has been a witness to, a naval garrison and became Nassau’s first inn before being converted
and a participant in, the history of the Bahamas for longer than the back into a private residence and receiving visitors such as the Duke and
United States has existed. In 1740 Graycliff Mansion was first construct- Duchess of Windsor. And when the property was reopened to the pub-
ed by Captain John Howard Graysmith—one of the most successful, lic in the 1970s, it offered a truly lucky few the opportunity to experience,
and feared, pirates in the entire Caribbean. It was later converted to and even contribute to, the history that still seeps from its walls.
Graycliff takes pride in showing not only the diverse offerings of
this island paradise, but in providing guests with the absolute pinnacle
of the Bahamian experience. With a mere 20 exquisitely appointed
guest rooms and suites, exclusivity is felt in every moment, with spe-
cial rooms named for those who have contributed to the island’s his-
tory. The centerpiece of the property’s culinary offerings is the five-star
Graycliff Restaurant. Upon arrival in the parlor, guests are supplied
with their preferred cocktail before being led into one of five dining ar-
eas. Each dining room pays homage to the building’s colorful history.
Most recipes at Graycliff may remain closely guarded secrets, but
the word is definitely out, the result of traditional Bahamian cuisine
being treated, and executed, with the utmost sophistication, creativ-
ity and refinement. For those who need time to fully appreciate (and
digest) such a meal, guests are welcome to enjoy an after-dinner cigar
or perhaps a cognac with friends, be they old or recently made around Graycliff’s esteemed
one of the property’s two pools. maître d’ Anthony Laing
At a place like Graycliff, that’s only the beginning. The property
is also home to not only an expansive wine cellar with more than even more exalted level, producing their own cigars on the premises
250,000 bottles, the third-largest private wine collection in the to the same exacting standards that have crafted their restaurant, wine
world, but to some of the rarest vintages on Earth, such as a 1727 cellar and Cognateque.
Rüdesheimer Apostelwein and an 1865 Château Lafite. Even the Starting with a single Torcedore (cigar roller) working in the foyer
most discerning oenophile would be overwhelmed by the breadth, of the restaurant more than two decades ago, the Graycliff Cigar Com-
and depth, of the collection, offering everything from the perfect ca- pany has, perhaps unsurprisingly, grown into an award-winning outfit
sual pour with dinner to a once-in-a-lifetime bottle to be uncorked employing 16 highly skilled master rollers. Producing five brands of
for a truly special occasion. cigar, Graycliff ’s smokes are highly desired around the globe, but are
In addition to the practically mandatory tour of the cellar, it would best enjoyed in the same place as their creation, at the Graycliff itself.
be a crime to miss the wine and cheese pairing, offering an education Watch the Torcedores work, their fingers flying with the dexterity and
as well as a chance to sample wares from throughout the cellar, which purpose of true artisans, before lighting up one of their creations on a
has held a Wine Spectator Grand Award since 1988. Let an expert walk around the property.
walk you through a minimum of eight tastings, and perhaps find a new For a more hands-on experience, have a cigar rolling lesson, where
favorite, as the collection caters to any preference, or price range. you can not only learn the intricacies of the materials and process, but
Not to be outdone by its award-winning, globally renowned actually roll your own high-quality cigar under the watchful, yet pa-
sibling, the Graycliff Cognateque brings the study, collection, and tient, eye of the masters. The combined cigar rolling and rum tasting
yes, drinking, of cognac to similarly atmospheric heights. Home to session is perhaps our favorite offering at the hotel, giving one a chance
Graycliff ’s 9,000 bottle collection of cognacs, Armagnacs, ports and to find the perfect pairing with the fine tobacco you just watched
other spirits, the Cognateque’s offerings range from immaculate post- rolled in front of you. Simply, whatever your flavor of choice, from
prandial options to museum-quality investments like the 1893 Bottle food to wine, cognac, rum or even tobacco, Graycliff offers world-class
#1 from A.E. Dor. True aficionados should have the Graycliff ’s expert options and the opportunity to both learn about, and experience, the
team guide you on a private tasting, pushing the limits of your palette, very best in each of these specialties.
and potentially your wallet. But it’s unlike almost anywhere else on Graycliff is an icon of Bahamian luxury, uncompromising in its
Earth for those that appreciate these oft-misunderstood bedrocks of goal to provide the most magnificent guest experience imaginable af-
cultured imbibing. ter nearly three centuries of upgrades and evolution. Yet, it also works
Of course, if you’re going to be experiencing some of the best food, to not only bring awareness to the exquisite creations of the islands,
wine and spirits to be had anywhere on the planet, it wouldn’t be quite but to continuously elevate them to even grander levels of quality and
T H I S PA G E A N D O P P O S I T E : C O U R T E S Y O F G R AYC L I F F H OT E L & R E S TA U R A N T
complete without an accompanying cigar that can match these levels craftsmanship. Graycliff is indisputably intertwined in the history of
of craftsmanship, quality and exclusivity. And while any luxury proper- the Bahamas as a whole, and so it seems, is intent on remaining his-
ty can boast of an impressive humidor, as usual Graycliff takes it to an torically influential now and in the years to come.
Opposite page: An intimate dinner in Graycliff’s famed wine cellar; Above left: Hand-
rolled smokes at the Graycliff Cigar Company; Above right: Rare vintages in one of the
world’s largest private wine collections
BAHAMAS
they touch down in Nassau until their departure. The company’s philos- into the Abaco Club including the addition of a new yacht club. “I love
ophy truly comes down to one word for Bowe, ‘No’. As Franz boldly and spending time in Abaco and in fact have made it my winter home,” he
confidently shares the outfit’s mantra, “The word ‘no’ does not exist!” says. “The people are so loving and genuine and of course the surround-
In addition to a luxury hotel, Albany has residential estates which ings are fabulous. My soon-to-be-wife and I really enjoy the outdoors so
are “owned by some of the globe’s richest few (think: power figures, A- the boating, the golf and tennis, the fishing and just being with friends
listers and sports professionals alike),” according to Forbes. And while you and neighbors on the beach are all amazing experiences.”
might expect the usual British Colonial-influenced Caribbean architec- Southworth says that what “well-heeled visitors and residents ap-
ture, the extensive Albany property actually features some extremely cut- preciate about Abaco… is the security, safety and peace of mind the
ting-edge structures (some still in development), including designs by island offers—along with the fact that you really don’t have to sacrifice
OOAK Architects, a Swedish architecture studio; the award-winning any creature comforts while here. The island has some great restau-
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), which is designing Google’s new campus rants, some wonderful doctors and several stores and services that are
in California; and Morris Adjmi Architects, which designed Brooklyn’s on par with the States. Combine that with all the scheduled airlifts
hip Wythe Hotel. into the island and private air travel facilities and it all adds up to [very]
In a more laid-back vein, the 600-acre Abaco Club on Winding easy living.”
Bay on Great Abaco island is also a major golf destination for affluent While Nassau and New Providence remain the center of attention,
visitors. The luxurious private members’ club with five-star amenities less-known but equally appealing and more intimate islands such as the
is home to villas and guest cottages of various sizes, some of which can Abacos, Cat Island, the Exumas and Eleuthera are growing in popular-
be rented, and is sited on one of the Bahamas’ most beautiful beaches. ity. Visiting them can often be a gateway to acquiring a private island of
Massachusetts-based developer David Southworth, founder of South- their own for high-net worth individuals. Fittingly, the largest private
worth Development, acquired the prized property in 2014 and has island in the Bahamas, the 700-acre Blue Island in the Exumas, is also
been implementing a multimillion-dollar renovation scheme in several the only one where you can land a private jet directly on the property.
phases. And it can be yours for $95 million.
“I was always a fan of the Bahamas but didn’t really feel it was a good “This isn’t like real estate anywhere else in the world,” as the prop-
place for investment until about 20 years ago,” Southworth tells Maxim. erty’s listing agent Steve Donovan told the Robb Report. “You can’t com-
“It seemed a little ‘Wild West’ prior to that. Although it was a great place pare comps, or even features and acreage, because this isn’t like any
to visit back then, it was clearly lacking the structure needed for these other place on Earth. It’s an event, a moment, an emotion, and brag-
size investments.” Southworth plans to put another $20 million or so ging rights.” In other words: the best of the Bahamas, in a conch shell.
C O U R T E S Y O F T H E A B A C O C L U B O N W I N D I N G B AY
Top: Picture-perfect boating at the Abaco Club on

Winding Bay; Above: A gracious Abaco Club estate home
SEA BIRDS
With more than 700 islands spread across the Bahamas, seaplanes offer a convenient, and scenic, way to travel between them or visit the more far-
flung destinations in their midst. Furthermore, for those fortunate enough to acquire their own islands, seaplanes are the best option for a quick and
convenient way to access one’s private paradise. Operators like Seabird Air or Trans Island Airways offer various ways to explore off the beaten path.
Pick a remote island or beach that you wish to visit, and ask to be dropped off in the morning and picked up again at sundown. Or hire one of their
planes for the day and let an expert pilot guide you to some of the best, and least known, spots in the Bahamas. You might even be able to cruise
around until you spot an alluring strip of sand and swaying palms from the air, and as long as it isn’t a billionaire’s heavily-guarded retreat, your pilot
can likely set you down for a swim. – Keith Gordon
C O U R T E S Y O F F R A N C E A N D J E S S E / @ F R A N C E . A N D. J E S S E
Photo taken by France Duque and Jesse Rambis at Twin

Cays, a small private island that they offer for rent
Sacha Kalis, AKA “Bahamas Girl,” is Ambassador
for the Bahamas National Trust (BNT) tasked with
bringing awareness to the Trust’s management of over
two million acres of national parks. The BNT was
founded in 1959 to protect some of the Bahamas’ most
beautiful and unique natural areas. The 176-square-
mile Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park (pictured) is
known for its breathtaking marine environment.
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Media mogul John C. Malone is one of the Bahamas’ most notable billionaires
W
hen considering the pantheon of entrepreneurial titans, Cowboy”, Malone did indeed make his biggest mark in the develop-
we often find that an individual’s success was due to ment of the cable television business from a disorganized network of
K E VO R K DJA N S E Z I A N / G E T T Y I M AG E S
their brilliance and superior understanding of a specific companies in the 1970s and ’80s into the conglomerates that dominate
field or industry, and the development of new markets as the landscape today.
technology advances. Whether that’s Bill Gates or Steve Jobs in person- But to simplify the man as simply a visionary in the cable world is to
al computing or Henry Ford’s innovative development of the modern ignore the way that Malone continues to personally evolve along with
automotive industry, we’ve long come to identify these icons of business the media business. Where some saw the massive paradigm shifts in the
directly with their sphere of dominance and the era in which it occurred. media as a threat, Malone saw opportunity. Which is why more than
So it’s understandable that a similar thing could happen to John C. five decades after beginning his illustrious career, he is still considered
Malone. He could have forever been the man who helped build the a scion of the media landscape, and looks poised to thrive in the digital
cable television industry and also helped lay the groundwork for the vast age just as strongly as he did during the age of cable.
content marketplace that now exists. Referred to by some as the “Cable With an estimated net worth of $7.2 billion, Malone is now the larg-
In addition to being the largest private landowner in the United States,
Malone’s land holdings, and extensive conservation efforts, range from
Ireland to Maine, Wyoming, New Mexico and, of course, the Bahamas.
est private landowner in the United States, with 2.2 million acres—more remains largely influential. In fact, with his numerous media holdings,
than both Delaware and Rhode Island—to his name. His property not including Discovery, Lionsgate and others, he seems to be positioning
only ranges from the woodlands of Maine—he is said to own five per- himself to also help mold the streaming era as much as the cable era.
cent of the state—to ranches in Wyoming and New Mexico, in addition In a rare interview, Malone sat down with CNBC last November
to holdings in Ireland and South America, but the Bahamas as well. to discuss the rapidly-shifting media landscape. Speaking insightfully
Malone owns Sampson Cay, an island in the Exumas, an archipelago about brands ranging from Amazon to Netflix, Disney, Fox and other
that begins 35 miles southeast of Nassau, which had been home to a high- major players, he showed a deep understanding of where the market is
end resort called the Sampson Cay Club until Malone shuttered it in now, and perhaps more importantly, where the media opportunities are
2013 and converted it into his private retreat. The island manager said at in the future. Far from a comfortable billionaire willing to let the young
the time that he wanted “to be able to enjoy this Bahamian paradise with bucks take the lead, he appears poised to remain a major player in the
his family and friends.” The property includes several villas, a restaurant, monetization of media and entertainment in the internet age.
a marina and mangrove bordered flats where Malone likes to go fishing. He openly praised men like Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Netflix’s Reed
“Of course you don’t really ever own the land,” Malone has said. “You Hastings and News Corp’s Rupert Murdoch for their insight and con-
are kind of a steward of it so you really want to be a good steward. But it tribution to the development of what the next media landscape, and
is sure enjoyable while you are on the planet to be able to go walk around marketplace, will look like as the internet, streaming and globalization
or get on a horse or drive a truck around and be out in the open,” or even continue to upend the media industry. He stressed the impact that glo-
better, on a private island. balization of media has on the economics of scale and the role that scale
Now 78 years old, Malone owns an array of brands and companies will play in deciding who are the ultimate victors of the still-developing
well-known to the general public through his many corporations, largely internet-based media economy. As content creation and distribution
Liberty Media and its subsidiaries. He holds stakes in, and has helped continues to evolve through different models, he sees tremendous op-
mold, well-known brands like Discovery, Inc. Lionsgate, SiriusXM sat- portunity, perhaps in the same way he saw the possibilities about to arise
ellite radio, and his TV and broadband company Liberty Global, which in the cable industry nearly a half century ago.
alone had $15.9 billion in revenue in 2018. Liberty Media also owns the Perhaps a prime example of Malone’s approach and evolutionary na-
Atlanta Braves baseball franchise. ture was the purchase of Formula One by Liberty Media for $4.4 billion
Prior to his rise to billionaire status, Malone studied electrical engi- in 2017. The racing series has a long history and a global fan base, but had
neering and economics at Yale, before getting his PhD in operations re- been long overseen by Bernie Ecclestone, who could be considered a re-
search at Johns Hopkins. He worked for corporate giants like Bell Labs luctant early-adopter, leaving Formula One (essentially a content creator)
and global consulting firm McKinsey & Company, before finding him- behind in the newly developing media landscape. Since the takeover,
self in the position that would provide the launching pad for his empire. Formula One has revamped its media approach and content, essentially
In 1973, a struggling, Denver-based cable company named Tele- entering the 21st century at last. Perhaps symbolically, Malone has taken
Communications Inc. made Malone its President and CEO. It was ear- an F1 based in the cable era and retrofitted it for today’s global digital
ly days in the cable business, and Malone took this burgeoning industry market, again emphasizing scale through efforts to grow viewership in
and made it his battlefield. Over the next 26 years, 24 as president and markets like the United States and China via digital channels and social
CEO, he built TCI into a cable giant, eventually selling the organiza- media, which was largely ignored or undervalued by the previous regime.
tion to AT&T in 1999 for around $48 billion. Malone and his wife have donated millions to charitable organiza-
As a founding father of sorts for the cable television industry and the tions, including large bequests to his alma maters Yale and Johns Hop-
media landscape that has resulted, he’s considered a key figure in the kins, among others; their family foundation supports scholarships at
“old media” arena. But what makes Malone stand out from many of the some 50 private schools nationwide. Land conservation is also a major
other key players from this era is the way he seems to have evolved into area of interest, and the Malones plan to leave most of their wealth to
an expert for the 21st century media landscape. In this period of “cord- philanthropic causes. And he still has many more years of savvy business
cutting” and the potential end of the cable era that he helped build, he deals to put together before then.
P H OTO C O U R T E S Y O F D A N P I R A I N O O N I N S TA G R A M @ D A N P I R A I N O
An aerial view of Sampson Cay (left), a former resort in the Exumas,

that Malone has purchased and transformed into a private oasis
reserved only for himself, and his family and friends, to enjoy.
AUTO
GRAND DESIGN McLaren’s new GT aims to be the marque’s most refined road car ever
Te x t b y JAR ED PAU L S T ER N P h o t o g ra p h e d b y O L I T EN N EN T
I
n the mere eight years since McLaren Automotive, the British first-ever touring car: the McLaren GT, for grand tourer. Powered by
supercar marque born of McLaren Racing, debuted its first a newly-developed 4.0-liter twin turbo V8 good for 612 hp and 465
independent production car, the brand has become one of the lb-ft. of torque, it’s capable of 0-62 mph in 3.2 seconds and boasts a
most highly regarded in the world. With an impeccable racing top speed of 200 mph. In no way a watered-down version of an exist-
pedigree and performance to match, incredibly beautiful designs, and ing model, the GT represents a whole new product line for McLaren
more than a bit of James Bond flair, it’s no shocker that the business (which now operates as the McLaren Group), alongside its Sports,
has become an astounding success nearly overnight, with 4,800 cars Super and Ultimate Series.
sold globally in 2018 up from just 400 in 2011. Priced comparably to the 570S Spider, which starts at $208,800
Made to be true driver’s cars, McLaren’s creations, from the “start- in the U.S., the mid-engined McLaren GT’s chief competitors in-
er” 570S which costs $192,000, to the eye-popping $1.4 million Senna clude the the Aston Martin DB11 V8 ($198,995), Porsche 911 Turbo
GTR, deliver an adrenaline-fueled experience from the moment you S ($190,700) and Ferrari Portofino ($215,000). McLaren claims the
turn the key in the ignition and the competition-bred engine snarls to GT is lighter and has more horsepower than all three, while it also
life. Now however, McLaren is preparing to enter a new era with its shares DNA with the new limited edition hybrid Speedtail, the fast-
est McLaren to date. And while the GT’s exterior design is somewhat sets of skis and boots. That’s in addition to rapid throttle response,
more docile than McLaren’s sportier models, the brand has given its a bespoke exhaust system highlighting a “bass heavy” engine note,
traditionally spartan interiors an upgrade. The GT’s cabin can be hydraulic steering, proactive damping control, braking and steering
specified in semi-aniline leather, or leather and pure cashmere on the optimized for maneuvering at low speeds, and 360-degree visibility
P H OTO S C O U R T E S Y O F M C L A R E N
model’s Atelier trim level, while ambient lighting, technical and func- through glazed c-pillars, roof, and swooping tailgate.
tional “jewelry”–like metalwork and an upgraded and more intuitive Small wonder, then, that McLaren Automotive CEO Mike Fle-
Infotainment System place it firmly in the luxury sphere. witt says he will be first in line for one of the new GTs. “I’m intend-
Compared to other McLaren models it’s designed to be more ing to use the car as a daily driver,” Flewitt tells Maxim. “I think it is
comfortable over greater distances with a more spacious interior giv- very practical…. Apart from the luggage space and the comfort and
ing it “continent-crossing capability,” though McLaren has chosen to [better] sound insulation, you’ve also got a slightly different stance to
forego the traditional grand tourer’s 2+2 seating arrangement in favor the vehicle. There’s a little more ground clearance at the front [and a]
of an impressive amount of cargo space both fore and aft, which can very slightly higher seating position in the car. Everything about it is
accommodate a full-sized set of golf clubs as well as luggage, or two oriented to… more comfort, a little more usability,” without sacrificing
The new McLaren GT is a grand tourer designed to be

more comfortable over greater distances with a more
spacious interior giving it “continent-crossing capability”
“MCLAREN CEO MIKE FLEWITT TELLS MAXIM HE PLANS TO USE THE NEW GT
AS HIS DAILY DRIVER.”
The new McLaren GT’s details are indicative of its

competition heritage and impressive 612 hp engine,
yet it delivers a much more refined ride
McLaren’s legendary driving dynamics. “I think this gives us a real op-
portunity to broaden our customer base.”
Grand tourers or GT cars “cover quite a broad spectrum in the
market,” Flewitt notes. “There are very capable grand tourers from
brands like Bentley where [it] is the evolution of a saloon car.” On the
smaller end of the scale are true supercars with grand tourer attributes,
and with the GT, McLaren is aiming to be the best in that class. If per-
formance and handling are a priority, “you come to McLaren,” Flewitt
says. “Our car will be super light. It’ll be the lightest car in its class. It’ll
have great driving dynamics…. What we’ve really done is alter the mix
here of the McLaren characteristics, [and] we’ve added to that a little
more luxury…. [But] it’s still a pretty sharp drive.”
Like McLaren’s other models it is being built by hand at the
marque’s ultra-high tech Production Centre in Woking, UK. Each
car is constructed to order, but if you want something even more
customized you’ll have the option of bringing in McLaren’s Special
Operations (MSO) division. Flewitt says they have already “designed
in parallel some unique optional features that will be made available
on the car for customers to choose from. In addition, they’re always
open to individual conversations with customers. One of the things
that I think works best in McLaren is when an individual comes and
talks to MSO about what it is they want. What we try to do is cater for car before the end of 2025.” In 2016, revenues totaled £649.8 million,
that individuality, that ability to bespoke a product…. We’re very open an increase of 44% over the previous year.
to having those conversations and delivering that for the customer to All of which is bound to put a smile on the faces of McLaren’s
have a unique proposition.” select group of shareholders. And while some of them are based
It’s all part of the company’s ambitious Track25 business plan to outside the UK, McLaren is a quintessentially British brand; some
release an astonishing number of new models and derivatives by 2025, would even say the last true British car brand. “We are based in Brit-
representing a £1.2 billion investment in new product development. ain,” Flewitt says. “Most of our employees are British… The heart and
“That money would bring in 18 new models through that period,” the character of the company are absolutely [British]. Our technology
Flewitt notes. “We would be moving into electrification, so primarily center, our production center is in the UK. We don’t build cars or de-
hybrids from 2020 to 2022, 2023 onwards…. We are developing an EV velop cars anywhere other than the UK.” Which leads us to ask if a
[electric vehicle] proposition [and] a successor to the P1 [plug-in hy- certain British secret agent wouldn’t be best seated behind the wheel
brid]. I said at the time of the [P1’s introduction] we thought [it] would of one? “I’ve been a James Bond fan since my dad took me to the first
be about every 10 years doing a vehicle that really set new standards in movie,” Flewitt tells us. “Absolutely he should be driving a McLaren.
terms of technology for road and track use. [And] we will deliver that If he wants to stay ahead of everyone….”
RECAPTURE THE FLAG “It’s an unbelievable job and responsibility. It’s such an iconic brand
in the motor racing and automotive space, one that I grew up follow-
McLaren’s plan to get back on the F1 winner’s podium ing,” Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, tells Maxim. “Everyone
feels like it’s a privilege to work here. I think that’s one of the things that
By Nicolas Stecher
enable us to attract such great people: the brand itself motivates people.
The connection between McLaren and Formula One is an unbreakable And given that we’ve not been successful these last five years, it’s an ex-
bond. McLaren Racing is not only one of the oldest active F1 teams, citing opportunity to help quarterback McLaren back to its winning
but also the second most successful in history—having captured 182 ways.”
Formula One victories, 12 drivers’ championships and eight construc- One of the most storied entities in the greatest racing series on
tors’ championships since 1963. Their past roster includes giants like Earth has been languishing in the mid-tiers for the last couple of years,
Emerson Fittipaldi, Fernando Alonso, Kimi Räikkönen, James Hunt, unable to keep up with Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull Racing. For
Niki Lauda, Ayrton Senna and Lewis Hamilton. Literally the pantheon McLaren fans this has been nothing short of heartbreaking. But how
of the sport. exactly do you turn a team around in a sport as competitive, secretive,
cutthroat, and exorbitantly expensive as F1?
“One, you have to have a plan—which is a bit of a journey. You have
to be aggressive with your decision making, but patient,” he explains.
“You have to get the right structure first and foremost, then then popu-
late it with the right people.”
Brown notes that major rule changes coming in 2021 should even
the playing field for many of the mid-tier teams, offering them an op-
portunity to close the gap with the Big Three currently dominating the
sport.
“It’s going to be in that 2021 to 2023 window that we would like to
think we’ll take the next step in becoming more competitive, and fight-
ing for podiums and fighting for wins,” he predicts. “And once you’re
fighting for wins, you’re shortly thereafter fighting for championships.”
Our prediction? Starting chilling the champagne.
“They’re both extremely fast,” McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown

says of his drivers Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris. “I think we’ve
got one of the strongest driver lineups on the grid.”
THE LONG ROAD There’s so much chatter from the steering wheel, in fact, you’ll swear
Behind the wheel of McLaren’s pulse-quickening 600LT there’s no secret Sunset can hide from the 600LT. Which translates into
an almost prescient agility: twitch the wheel and the Longtail is already
By Nicolas Stecher
there, slicing the road like a scalpel incision. It’s dangerous in a way; at
West of the Sunset Strip’s swanky sushi bars, Italian boutiques and times my passenger, pale and white-knuckled, was too stressed to even
beer-stained nightclubs, the Boulevard transforms into an automo- peep a word of dissent, yet I was convinced the 600LT wasn’t even flirt-
tive Candy Land—one rife with sharp corners, hip-swaying S-turns ing with its limits. Its grip is so sure-footed you have to be on a closed
and dizzying dips. Lined with video game palm trees, it’s the kind of circuit to even begin testing the mid-engined supercar’s limits.
place that begs for misbehavior even if you’re driving a rented Corol- Which makes sense, really. In the world of McLaren, the normally
la. But behind the wheel of a McLaren—especially when it’s the latest disparate worlds of "street car" and “race car" are never far apart. Ever
offspring in the company’s legendary Longtail family—you might as since their Formula One-inspired F1, often called the greatest road car
well be licking your lips with a forked tongue. ever made, the difference between what McLaren sells at showrooms and
You’ll be gunning the British performance marque’s spectacular what it locks up in a paddock has never been all that considerable. But
twin-turbo V8 to make it howl, and burping lightning quick down- that distinction is even more blurred when it comes to the Longtail family.
shifts just to hear the 600LT bark and protest angrily at having to The 600LT is the fourth McLaren to bear the Longtail moniker,
slow down. But the most delightfully aggressive aspect of this lat- and like its great-grandfather, it too focuses on aerodynamics, weight
est Longtail, its 592 hp powerplant, is not the most revelatory. That and downforce. Dual top-exit exhaust ports check all three goals.
would be the 600LT’s agility and road feel: the steering is so com- McLaren engineers will tell you it’s to fit a new diffuser that shaves
municative if feels like you’re tracing your fingertips on top of Sunset’s almost 30 pounds from the 570S, and along with a new rear wing helps
pocked asphalt. And in Track Mode it’s as if the Pirelli P Zero Trofeo add another 220 pounds of downforce. But we know it’s really there
R tires are so sensitive they could read braille. for the drama.
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