GLOBAL RESIDENCIES
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin | The Medieval Perch
My aesthetic was sharpened in the hills of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, just two miles from Coco Chanel’s estate, La Pausa. I have stood at those gates, witnessing the preservation of history.
This region did not merely inspire my designs; it compelled me to create. It was here, immersed in the atmospheric winding streets and the legacy of the Grimaldis, that I authored "Castle Mysteries of the French Riviera" (2019-2020). I have driven the winding corniches—the very roads once navigated by my eternal inspiration, Princess Grace. Her elegance and tragedy are woven into the fabric of the region, and having lived there, I understand the delicate balance of beauty and danger that defines the Riviera.
Twilight at the Place des Deux Frères.
I captured this moment on my walk home from dinner, just as the sky began its dramatic performance over the Mediterranean. Nestled beneath the protective walls of the medieval Château, this square was my sanctuary. It was here, in the quiet embrace of history, that I lived, breathed, and wrote.
No tourists, no noise—just the timeless silence of the Place des Deux Frères.
The Calm Before the Crescendo.
The following night, the collection—headlined by a $50,000 couture masterpiece—received a standing ovation. This was the moment I knew: I didn't just live in the Riviera; I had arrived.
II. FLORENCE:
MY EDUCATION
I did not simply visit Florence; I immersed myself in its Renaissance soul. It was here, living among the masters, that I learned the true definition of beauty—understanding the hand of the fabric, the weight of the art, and the light that has captivated artists for centuries. The artisans I introduce you to are not vendors; they are neighbors.
A Painter’s Perspective.
I captured this image from my window in the Turner Suite. This is the exact vantage point that inspired William Turner in 1841—a timeless view of the Musegg Wall and the city below that served as my daily backdrop for inspiration.
The Culinary Directive.
The Culinary Directive.
The Culinary Directive.
On this particular afternoon, a client expressed a singular desire: "The best surf and turf in the city." Within minutes, we were seated at my staple table at 208 Rodeo. This is the difference between a reservation and a relationship: When you are with a local, the menu is merely a suggestion, and the service is family.
The Promise
When I invite you to these locations, I am inviting you to places where my friends—who have become family—still reside. I am not an outsider looking in. I am an insider, opening the door for you.