ATHLEISURE MAG ISSUE #92 | JOEL CORRY

In this month’s issue, our front and back cover story is with EDM DJ/Producer and hitmaker, Joel Corry! With his latest single, Drinkin' that dropped last Fri for his upcoming album, Another Friday Night with MK and Rita Ora. We caught up with him in Ibiza to talk about he got into the music industry, his creative process, his latest single, upcoming album, his schedule, passion for fitness, and more.

We also caught up with Creator/Executive Producer and storyteller, Monica Medellin whose docuseries Surf Girls Hawai'i, which can be streamed in it's entirety on Prime Video. We talked about her career, a number of her projects, her passion for sports, and why she wanted to share the story of native Hwaiian women who are competing to be on the World Tour. We also chatted with Team USA Olympic Swimming Medalist Elizabeth Beisel. She talked about her love for swimming, being an Olympic athlete, the importance of swimming as a skill that we should all know to be safer in the water, giving back through USA Swimming Foundation, Block Cancer and the Newport Folk Festival!

We took some time to talk with Chef Jacqueline Blanchard who has worked in Michelin starred kitchens and took her knowledge and passion back to New Orleans with Sukeban and Coutelier NOLA, her cutlery and culinary tools/accessories store. We talked about kitchens that she trained in, why she launched her store which includes craftsmanship from Japan with an array of knives, why she is passionate about Japanese cuisine and how it parallels with Southern Louisian food, and more.

Prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike, we took some time to talk to Netflix The Upshaws' Jermelle Simon. We talked about his career which includes the stage as well as this series which is back for another season, his creative process, auditioning with Denzel Washington, and upcoming projects and manifestations.

Labor Day Weekend here in NY means that it's time for Electric Zoo. We give a bit of a preview of what to expect this season and in the SEP ISSUE #93, we will have interviews from artists that participated!

This month’s 9PLAYLIST comes from EDM DJ/Producer, Joel Corry. Our 9LIST STORI3S comes from singer/songwriter and entertainer, INNA. Our 63MIX ROUTIN3S comes from EDM DJ/Producer Joel Corry, EDM DJ/Producer Ferry Corsten, and Team USA Olympic Swimming 8X Medalist Nathan Adrian.

Our monthly feature, The Art of the Snack shares a must-visit to Centrolina inYDC. This month’s Athleisure List comes from Halifax Hoboken at the W Hotel Hoboken and Rua Thai in Brooklyn. As always, we have our monthly roundups of some of our favorite finds.

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ATHLEISURE MAG #91 | CHEF MICHAEL VOLTAGGIO

In this month’s issue, our front and back cover story is with Bravo's Top Chef Season 6 Winner, Titan Chef on Food Network's Bobby's Triple Threat, countless appearances as a judge on Beat Bobby Flay, Guy's Grocery Games, and trailblazing Chef/Restaurateur, Michael Voltaggio. We have been a fan of his since he appeared on Top Chef and we love seeing his passion for food, guest experience and hospitality as well as he continues to increase his brand and portfolio by working his brother, Chef Bryan Voltaggio as well as their partnerships with Live Nation and MGM Resorts. We wanted to know what he was working on now, the upcoming 2nd season of Bobby's Triple Threat and how he navigated the industry. We also caught up with Chef/Founder Philippe Massoud of ilili here in NY as well as its DC location.We have attended this Lebanese restaurant since 2008 and we have a number of dishes that we enjoy there. We wanted to know more about how he brought the cuisine of his home in Lebanon to NY and elevated it! He gave us his culinary story that is filled with passion, memories, and the need to continue storytelling with each guest that comes to his restaurant. He also talks about how he got into the industry as well as an the importance of connection through his food. We sat down with decorated Team USA Swimming Olympic Medalist, Nathan Adrian. We enjoyed watching him as he participated in the Summer Games of Beijing, London, and Rio. He talked about being a freestyle swimmer, having teammates that included: Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte, Matt Grever, Cal Dressel and more! He also told us what he has been up to since then as well as the importance of safe sun! When it comes to haircare, Chaz Dean, Hairstylist, Colorist, and Founder/Creator of WEN which is a hair system that revolutionized the industry by removing lather from your hair routine. He talked about how he became a hairstylist, how creating products became part of his role, the fundamentals of Chaz Dean Studio, and his line, WEN. If you have yet to watch Netflix's The Deepest Breath, we highly suggest that you do. In our conversation with its director, Laura McGann, she talked about creating this documentary that focuses on a world champion free diver and her safety diver. In this story we learn about the sport, the incredible kind of training that takes place when competing and participating in this sport, the beautiful locales around the world, and the relationship of these roles and this duo specifically. You can stream this now.

This month’s 9PLAYLIST comes from DJ Mia Moretti which we have seen perform a number of times here in NY and EDM DJ's Kris Kross Amsterdam. This month's 9DRIP comes from Chaz Dean. Our 9LIST STORI3S comes from FAST X's Jordana Brewster and The Bachelorette contestant, Jason Tartick. Our 63MIX ROUTIN3S comes from Chef Michael Voltaggio, and EDM DJ/Producer John Newman.

Our monthly feature, The Art of the Snack shares a must-visit to Jiwa Singapura in Tyson’s Corner. This month’s Athleisure List comes from Ritz Carlton, Bacara Santa Barbara and Ichibantei. As always, we have our monthly roundups of some of our favorite finds.

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ATHLEISURE MAG #90 | OVY ON THE DRUMS

In this month’s issue, our front and back cover story is with 4X Latin Grammy Award Nominated, 2X Billboard Latin Music Awards Nominated, Premios Juventud Winner, Producer, Composer, and Singer/Songwriter, Ovy on the Drums! We talk about how he got into the industry, being the producer for Karol G, and working with an array of artists from Steve Aoki, Becky G, Shakira, Future, and more! We also interview singer/songwriter and entertainer, INNA who has a number of songs that are known for feel-good vibes. We talk about how she got into the industry, how she approaches her songs, her collaborations with SOFI TUKKER, Alok, and many more.

We also took some time to talk with New York Yankees shortstop and second baseman, 2X All-Star player Gleyber Torres! We talk about how he took his passion for the game in Venezuela to join one of the most iconic MLB teams in the country. In addition, we talk about how he stays in shape, his passion for his family, and his collaboration with Kings Bred.

We caught up with Chef/Partner Charlie Mitchell of Clover Hill in Brooklyn. Recently, he received a Michelin 2022 NYC Young Chef Award - he is the first Black chef in NYC to receive Michelin recognition and only the second in the US! He was also a James Beard finalist this year as well. We talked about how he got into the industry, his passion for cooking, his approach to food and he gives us an inside scoop into the mind of a chef!

This month, our editorial was shot at Kimpton Eventi Hotel here in NYC. Because we live for a great weekend, our editorial WEEKEND VIBES ONLY is focused on a number of fun accessories and trends and we’re excited to introduce to you our new line, ATHLEISUREVERSE which is all about pieces that you can wear when you're out and about from various sweat sets that are paired with joggers and shorts. We're all about a number of colors, styles, having pieces that are genderful, matchy matchy when you want to wear them with your friends, family, and significant other, and more! We also talked with the property to find out more about the hotel, their location, and what we can enjoy there whether we're on vacation, staycation, traveling for business, etc.

We're fans of our favorites that are within Bachelor Nation and if you're like us, you're watching the current season with Charity Lawson for The Bachelorette! This month, we caught up with Jason Tartick who is engaged to Kaitlyn Bristowe to find out about his partnership with Wyndham Rewards and their Cubicle Caddie for those that want to stay connected and optimize their time on the golf course! He talks about this as well as his thoughts on Charity, hitting the course with Kaitlyn, and his upcoming projects with his podcast and book.

We chatted with Samuel Arnold who plays Julien in Netflix's Emily in Paris. We talk about how he connects with his roles, we ask him about the upcoming season and also being an ambassador for Jovē water and why hydration is so important to him.

We've been fans of Sepideh Moafi for years as she has been in a number of our favorite shows. This month, we find out about how she approaches her roles, her latest limited series, FX's Class of 09 with all episodes streaming now, and we talk about her upcoming projects.

Jordana Brewster of Fast X talks about her latest movie in the Fast and Furious franchise, her new movie Simulant, and how she approaches being a mom with kids in sports!

We have been fans of FX's Mayans MC which is the spinoff to Sons of Anarchy which is another favorite show of ours! As we are watching the final season of this series, we caught up with Sarah Bolger to talk about how she got into this industry, her roles previous to the show, what we can look forward to this season, and upcoming projects!

Last month, we had the pleasure of interviewing the founder of Governors Ball, Tom Russell who prepared us for what we could expect as they inaugurated their new home at Flushing Meadows Corona Park Queens. This month, we have a recap of our favorite moments from Governors Ball which took place Jun 9 - 11th.

This month’s 9PLAYLIST comes from singer/songwriter/entertainer INNA. This month's 9DRIP comes from EDM DJ producer/songwriter Ferry Corsten. Our 9LIST STORI3S comes from Sepideh Moafi of Class of 09 as well as Samuel Arnold of Emily in Paris. Our 63MIX ROUTIN3S comes from New York Yankees' Gleyber Torres and Mayans MC's Sarah Bolger.

Our monthly feature, The Art of the Snack shares our new drool-worthy restaurant, Goa New York. This month’s Athleisure List comes from Hakkasan Las Vegas and Restaurant Yuu in Brooklyn. As always, we have our monthly roundups of some of our favorite finds.

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ATHLEISURE MAG #89 | KAI LENNY

In this month’s issue, our front and back cover story is with 8X SUP World Champion, Professional Big Wave Surfer and Waterman, Kai Lenny. We talk with him while he is in Bali to hear about his passion for watersports, his phenomenal career, how he approaches it, his partnerships with Hurley, Red Bull and Go Pro and upcoming projects. We also have a fun interview with 5X World Surf League Women's Champion + Team USA Surfing Gold Medalist, Carissa Moore who was previously a cover earlier this year for the FEB ISSUE #86. We catch up with as she hits the back half of her season coming off her recent win of Margaret River! We talk about the season, how she takes time for herself and her latest collection, Hurley X Moore Aloha. We also caught up with Chef Matthew Kenney who is known as a superstar who has elevated raw vegan, vegan and plant-based meals through restaurants that he has around the world. We talk about how he got into culinary, being a classically trained French chef, how he has applied this to plant-based cuisines, his company Ntidote and a number of his projects that he has coming up! You can also listen to this episode now on Athleisure Kitchen wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. We love this time of year as it's all about festival season and catching your favorite artists. We sat down with EDM DJ/Producer Ferry Corsten who's preparing to drop his album later this year and recently released his single, Connect. We talk about his passion for music, how he creates his music, his music aliases and more. Continuing with music, we took some time to talk to Tom Russell, founder of Governors Ball. We talk about how he got into the festival industry, what led to this NY festival, the move to their new home at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, food/beverage available at this year's event, and After Dark! We will also have a recap in next month's issue and interviews from artists from this festival. We're back for our 7th year as media sponsors for NYC Pride! This month, we talked with Sandra Perez, Executive Director of Heritage of Pride who puts on NYC Pride. We talk about the history behind Pride in NY, how she came to it, highlighting events that are in schedule for this year from Pride Island headlined by Christina Aguilera to The March, how they support the community, Pride Give Back program, and their focus on extending their events throughout the year! Next month, we will recap events that took place during Pride!

This month’s 9PLAYLIST comes from last month's APR ISSUE #88 EDM DJ/Producer John Newman and Carissa Moore. This month's 9DRIP comes from guitarist, rapper, singer/songwriter Jesse McFaddin. Our 9LIST STORI3S comes from The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise contestant, Danielle Lombard. Our 63MIX ROUTIN3S comes from Chef Matthew Kenney as well as Kai Lenny.

Our monthly feature, The Art of the Snack shares a must-visit to Archer & Goat in NYC. This month’s Athleisure List comes from Filthy Flats and ROOF at Park South. As always, we have our monthly roundups of some of our favorite finds.

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ATHLEISURE MAG #88 | JOHN NEWMAN

In this month’s issue, our front and back cover story is with EDM DJ/Producer, singer/songwriter, and composer, John Newman. We talk with him after the release of his latest single, Hold On To My Love which he released at Tomorrowland Winter as a Tomorrowland artist. We talk about how he got into the industry, how he stays creative and his upcoming Tomorrowland Brazil performance later on this year! From a DJ/Producer, we go to Jesse McFaddin of RIZE and The Bonez. Jesse is a singer/songwriter, composer, guitarist, rapper, philanthropist, and fashion designer in Japan. We talk with him about his passion for music, his creative process, and upcoming projects that he is involved in. We love gaining various perspectives through food and this month, we sit down with Chef Yia Vang who shares his love of Hmong food, is a chef/owner of Union Hmong Kitchen and Vinai, is a TV Personality and host of Feral and is a multi-nominated James Beard Award winner. We talk about his success and trailblazing is an homage to his parents legacy, creating a safe space for his team to be able to add themselves into the landscape and the importance of identity. We love a good comfort meal and one that we can order ahead so that we can always have it is even better! We talk with the founders of MiLa who are known for their soup dumplings that ship nationwide. We talk about how this brick-and-mortar business included shipping their dumplings across the nation during the pandemic, their growing assortment and bringing Marvel's and upcoming Barbie star, Simu Liu onto their team as their Chief Creative Officer.

We also catch up with Case Walker who starts in HBO's The Other Two. We talk about the parallels between himself and his character as well as how he takes time for himself when he is bouldering and rock climbing. We always enjoy catching up with those in Bachelor Nation and this month we talk with season 21's Danielle Lombard. We talk about sustainability and the role it plays in her life as well as her partnership with Astral Tequila. She also talks with us about what her experience was as a contestant on the show, the group chats and who are her girls in Bachelor Nation.

This month’s 9PLAYLIST comes from guitarist, rapper, singer/songwriter Jesse McFaddin. Our 9LIST STORI3S comes from Celebrity Fashion Stylist and Founder/designer` of Aliette Jason Rembert. Our 63MIX ROUTIN3S comes from Leah Van Dale who wrestles under the name Carmella in WWE as well as Chef Yia Vang. Our 9DRIP comes from EDM/DJ John Newman.

Our monthly feature, The Art of the Snack shares a must-visit to Luthun in NYC. This month’s Athleisure List comes from Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure Experience and Mimi Cheng's. As always, we have our monthly roundups of some of our favorite finds.

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ATHLEISURE MAG #87 | Chef Todd English

In this month’s issue, our front and back cover story is with 4X James Beard Award Winner, Restaurateur, Hotelier, Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author, TV Host/Personality, Food Advocate, and Philanthropist Chef Todd English. We talked about how he got into the industry, his passion for food and upcoming projects that we should keep an eye out for. We also chatted with Chef Kristen Kish to talk about her latest show which is available on National Geographic and streams on Disney+ Restaurants at the End of the World. In our interview last fall, we heard a bit about this show, but now we're able to find out how this project came together, where she traveled to, who she cooked with and what she learned from this experience. With the final season of NBC's The Blacklist currently airing, we caught up with Hisham Tawfiq to talk about how a career in the Marines, being a Firefighter for the FDNY as well as a Correctional Officer in Sing Sing led to him being one of our favorite actors on this show. We also talked with Tetiana Gaidar a choreographer, dancer and tactical trainer who recently appeared as the antagonist in BOSCH: Legacy as well as a trainer for Keanu Reeves in John Wick 4. She tells us how she got into the industry, how she navigates between her skillsets and her upcoming projects.

We also have our editorial Weekend Muse which highlights looks from WFH, fitness, active and date night that we'll be wearing this spring. This shoot took place at The Muse New York Hotel in Times Square and includes some of our favorite items (MPG Sport, Dagne Dover, Tracksmith, Mavi Jeans, Athleisureverse, Sequin Jewelry, Fabletics, Athletic Propulsion Labs, Psycho Bunny and Lagos. We also interviewed the General Manager of The Muse New York to talk about the buildings history in the city, how it serves its guest and what amenities it offers. Our team for this shoot includes PHOTOGRAPHER Paul Farkas | STYLIST Kimmie Smith | MUA Hannah Lauren | HAIR STYLIST Brooke Bogle | MODELS/STATE MANAGEMENT Tora Rozario + Christopher Aldea.

This month’s 9PLAYLIST comes from EDM DJ/Producer Marshmello. Our 9LIST STORI3S comes from Leah Van Dale, a WWE Superstar who wrestles under Carmella. Our 63MIX ROUTIN3S comes from Tetiana Gaidar. We share our favorite looks from Awards Season in THE 9LIST R3DCARP3T where actors and their glam team share how they created the looks for their big night.

Our monthly feature, The Art of the Snack shares a must visit to A Fish Called Avalon in Miami’s Art Deco district. This month’s Athleisure List comes from Escape and Döner Haus in the East Village. As always, we have our monthly roundups of some of our favorite finds.

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ATHLEISURE MAG #86 | CARISSA MOORE

In this month’s issue, our cover story is 5 X World Surf League Women’s Champion and Team USA Surfing Olympic Gold Medalist, Carissa Moore. We talk about how she got into the sport, her passion for surfing, talks about the season, upcoming tournaments, traveling to exotic locals to do what she loves, her organization Moore Aloha and the importance of self-care. We also caught up with the first female snowboarder to win back-to-back Team USA Snowboarding Olympic Gold Medalist in Half-Pipe, 5 X Gold Medalist in of the Super Half Pipe in the X Games and ESPY Winner, Chloe Kim. We talk with her about her love for snowboarding, the importance of paying it forward to the next generation so they can have the thrill of competing her partnership with Mucinex Fast Max which supports YMCAs. We enjoyed having Leah Van Dale as our cover for our SEP ISSUE #45 in 2019 where we hung out with her during her cover shoot. This WWE star who wrestles under the name Carmella has won a number of accolades was on E! Total Divas and brings energy to the stage. We catch up with her to find out what she is up to as she is back to as she is back in the ring, how she prepares and comes down after her matches, upcoming tournaments, married Matt Polinsky/WWE’s Corey Graves, hearing how she navigates entrepreneurial opportunities as well as the importance of self-care in her life. We caught up with Restaurateur/Chef Tom Colicchio to find out we could focus on the Big Game in terms of creating dishes that we can all enjoy while also being sustainable with the use of Do Good Chicken. He also talked about when he realized he wanted to be a chef and of course he gave us the inside scoop on BRAVO’s Top Chef: World All-Stars which drops Mar 9th.

We are always excited to know more about our favorite DJs from how they started, their process and of course what we need to listen to next. We took a moment with DJ/Producer Martin Jensen to find out more about him and what we can look forward to. Elaine Welteroth is a trailblazer as the former Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue, Journalist, NY Times Bestselling Author, and Co-Host/Judge of BRAVO’s Project Runway, we talk about how she recently moderated an engaging panel for CIROC Stands For Black Excellence which was held at NFL House during the Super Bowl in Arizona. We talked about her takeaways from this event, how we continue to support Black journalists, the importance of NABJ and what she is working on. Whitney Cummings makes us laugh whether she is in front of the screen or behind it. She shared how her partnership with Baileys and comedy is a full circle moment, how she is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and her upcoming shows that we should keep an eye out. When you think about nutrition that we eat for energy, fitness and to get the essentials that we need, an energy bar is our go-to. In this month’s issue, we met the OG who created this category. Jennifer Maxwell and her late husband Brian created POWERBAR in 1985 and even after selling it in 2000, her passion for staying in this category and innovating it led to her creating her latest venture, JAMBAR. We talk about how she went about starting this category, what led her to come back and how this bar combines her love for fitness, nutrition, community and music!

This month’s 9PLAYLIST comes from EDM DJ/Producer Martin Jensen. Our 9LIST STORI3S comes from Chloe Kim. Our 63MIX ROUTIN3S comes Founder of 8Greens which we have featured in a number of issues, Dawn Russell. Our 9DRIP, 9LIST STORI3S and 63MIX ROUTIN3S are 3 pages for each person’s spread.

Our monthly feature, The Art of the Snack shares a must visit to The Oval. This month’s Athleisure List comes from La Pulperia and The Juicy Lounge. As always, we have our monthly roundups of some of our favorite finds.

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ATHLEISURE MAG #85 | NYESHA ARRINGTON

In this month’s issue, our cover story is TV Host/Personality and FOX Next Level Chef’s Nyesha Arrington. With Season 2 of Next Level Chef premiering immediately after the Super Bowl, we caught up with Nyesha to talk about identity, her life recipe, storytelling through food and more! Ahead of the GRAMMYs and Apple Music’s Super Bowl Halftime Show with Rihanna, we talk with Celebrity Music Director and bassist Adam Blackstone about his GRAMMY nomination, winning an Emmy for Outstanding Music Direction for last year’s Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show with Eminem, Mary J Blige, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre and Kendrick Lamar. We talk about how he got into the music industry, his roles as a MD as well as being a bassist, his debut album Legacy and more. Celebrity Fashion Stylist and Designer, Jason Rembert who is known for his work with Issa Rae, Lizzo, Sheryl Lee Ralph chats with us about his partnership and creating a puffer in his collab with Baileys Irish Cream, Awards Season and his upcoming FW23 collection for Aliette. We also catch up with Jazmin Alvarez, founder of Pretty Well Beauty which just opened its brick and mortar location in NYC’s Oculus. We talk about how she took her passion for Clean Beauty from her noted website to having a physical home, the importance of showcasing BIPOC beauty founders in her store as well as how to transition this category into your beauty routines.  

This month’s 9PLAYLIST comes from EDM DJ/Producer trio MEDUZA and EDM/DJ Producer duo HBz. Our 9LIST STORI3S comes from Nyesha Arrington and last month’s cover, WTA US Open 2017 Champion, Sloane Stephens. Our 63MIX ROUTIN3S comes from Trinny London founder, Trinny Woodall. Both our 9LIST STORI3S and 63MIX ROUTIN3S are 3 pages for each person’s spread. This month, we have a special feature that ran last month and is known as NEW YEAR, N3W YOU. It lets our favorite celebs to share THE GOOD things that took place this year, THE ADD for items that they were not able to tackle this year and are focusing on doing for next and THE BUZZ – things that they can share that we can keep our eye out for. This month’s responses comes from Celebrity Event Planner, Mindy Weiss, EDM DJ/Producer OWNBOSS and Celebrity Music Director and bassist Adam Blackstone. 

Our monthly feature, The Art of the Snack shares a must visit to Sweetbriar. This month’s Athleisure List comes from A Tavola and Tsuta Dumbo. As always, we have our monthly roundups of some of our favorite finds.

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ATHLEISURE MAG #84 | DEC ISSUE

In this month’s issue, our cover story is WTA Grand Slam US Open 2017 Champion, Sloane Stephens. With the tennis season about to start next month, we talk about how she is preparing for the Australian Open, how she embraces self-care, what it’s like to juggle traveling and working and her passion for wellness. We also chat with EDM DJ/Producer, Hardwell as we talk about his passion for music, taking a break from the industry and coming back from his hiatus with his latest album, REBELS NEVER DIE. The Bachelorette, Michelle Young talked with us about being on the show, how she navigated her season and what she has been up to as she embarks on her latest chapter and uses her platform to educate and inspire others. With the holiday season in full swing, we’re all looking for ways to make it easier to spend time with our friends and family. Marianna Hewitt, style influencer and Co-Founder of Summer Fridays talks with us about what she has coming up with this coveted beauty brand, how she takes on the holiday season and her must-haves. Although we’re used to watching FIFA’s World Cup during the summer, it was nice to have it throughout the holiday season as we cheered on our favorite players and countries! FC Dallas’ Sebastian Lletget took some time to give us some predictions on who he was interested in seeing take it all, he also talked about his upcoming season as he prepares during the offseason and how he enjoys the holiday season! We always love going to well planned and executed party whether it’s a wedding, launch or other kind of gathering. For years, we have been fans of Celebrity party planner, Mindy Weiss. We talk about how she approaches her events, the importance of a signature cocktail and for those that may be taking on their own planning – she has some tips that you’ll find helpful as well!

This month’s 9PLAYLIST comes from EDM DJ/Producer Ownboss as well as Sloane Stephens. Our 9LIST STORI3S comes from Marianna Hewitt and Sebastian Lletget. Our 9DRIP comes from Sloane Stephens and Hardwell. Our 63MIX ROUTIN3S comes from professional Volleyball player Gabby Reece and CEO/President of [SOLIDCORE] Bryan Myers. In this month, we have a special feature that runs in this month as well as in our Jan issue known as NEW YEAR, N3W YOU. It lets our favorite celebs to share THE GOOD things that took place this year, THE ADD for items that they were not able to tackle this year and are focusing on doing for next and THE BUZZ – things that they can share that we can keep our eye out for. This month’s responses comes from Co-Founder of Une Femme Wines, Jen Pelka, EDM DJ/Producer Like Mike of Dmitri Vegas and Like Mike, EDM DJ/Producer Hardwell, Founder of Boxing WAGS and Co-Founder of D’Telli Fragrances Telli Swift, Creative Director of SEQUIN, Tara Malkovich and TV Personality and author Chef David Rose. 

Our monthly feature, The Art of the Snack shares a drool worthy meal experience at 8282. This month’s Athleisure List comes from Soho Grand and Body Space Fitness. As always, we have our monthly roundups of some of our favorite finds.

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ATHLEISURE MAG #83 | NOV ISSUE

In this month’s issue, our cover story is with Season 15 BRAVO’s Top Chef Finalist, Butterfunk Biscuit Co founder and author, Chef Chris Scott. We caught up with him to talk about how he came to food, why he is so passionate, what it’s like to apply for Food Network, his cookbook Homage: Recipes and Stories from an Amish Soul Food Kitchen and why he believes in bringing up other chefs. We talk with Katie Lee about Kitchen Therapy, being on Food Network’s The Kitchen and her book Groundswell being a Hallmark Channel movie. We talk with NOV ISSUE #35 cover, TV Personality and chef/owner of Flip Sigi, Chef Jordan Andino. We talk with American Professional Volleyball Player, Sports Announcer, Podcast Host and Author, Gabby Reece. We talk about how she came to the sport, fitness, nourishment, recovery and more. We have been a fan of Jen Pelka for a number of years! As the founder of The Riddler which had locations in San Francisco and New York, we loved enjoying sips and bites. We talked about how she got into the industry, her passion for sparkling bubbles, launching Une Femme and more. We talk with Vittorio Assaf, Founder of Serafina Restaurant Group about this quintessential brand that we have enjoyed eating at, Serafina as well as Serafina Restaurant Group. We talk with the CEO of American Humane, Dr. Robin Ganzert to get to know about this institution which looks over the welfare of animals, the initiatives that they focus on, their cookbook Humane Table and more. We also talk with TRX’s Jack Daly and Randy Hetrick to talk about what TRX is, how it was created, their vision after the recent acquisition and more. Founder of Founder of Boxing WAGS and Co-Founder of D’Telli Fragrances, Telli Swift shares her must-haves in beauty, style and fitness. We also talk with Bryan Myers about his career as the current CEO + President of [solidcore], his background, his plan for [solidcore] and more.   

This month’s 9PLAYLIST comes from EDM DJ/Producer Dr. Phunk. Our 63MIX ROUTIN3S comes from Jack Daly and Randy Hetrick.

Our monthly feature, The Art of the Snack shares a stunning spot that’s on our list for our next night out, Tokyo GG. This month’s Athleisure List comes from Rise Nation and Fit Fighter. As always, we have our monthly roundups of some of our favorite finds.

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ATHLEISURE MAG #82 | OCT ISSUE

In this month’s issue, our cover story is with International superstar, recording artist, producer and Global Ambassador of UNHCR, MIYAVI. We caught up with him to talk about his latest studio album which has covers from anime programs, his current tour, his creative process and the importance of giving back to others through the power of his music. We catch up with the cast and filmmakers of Prime Video’s The Peripheral. We talked with Gary Carr, T’Nia Miller, JJ Feild, Jonathan Nolan, Lisa Joy and Vincenzo Natali. We catch up with Chef Richard Blais who talks to us about his love for chili, unexpected pairings and the second season of Next Level Chef which premieres Super Bowl Sunday. We also talk with Brookelyn Suddell Global Fitness and Strategy Development of Crunch Fitness as she talks about the brands’ ethos, the importance of group fitness classes and how they onboard their programs. Chef Nick Wallace talks about his passion for showcasing Mississippi cuisine, how we can make meals quickly that are full of flavor and of course, how he gives back to others. We also talk with Chef Kristen Kish to talk about a number of shows that we have seen her in recently, as well as her upcoming one on National Geographic. She talks about her partnership with Jongga Kimchi and shares a recipe with us that’s on our list for fall gatherings. We also talk about her upcoming projects.

This month’s 9PLAYLIST comes from EDM DJ/Producer Armin van Buuren. Our 9DRIP comes from chef and restaurateur, Chef Justin Sutherland. Our 63MIX ROUTIN3S comes from choreographer and Creative Director Tanisha Scott. Our The 9LIST STORI3S comes from beauty founders Deepica Mutyala and Trinny Woodall.

Our monthly feature, The Art of the Snack shares the perfect fall spot that is great for friends and family, Osteria Accademia. This month’s Athleisure List comes from PAVE and Ras Plant. As always, we have our monthly roundups of some of our favorite finds.

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ATHLEISURE MAG #81 | SEP ISSUE

In this month’s issue, our cover story is with International EDM DJ/Producer and philanthropist, Alok. We caught up with him after a busy summer of residencies and festivals to talk about his passion for music, his process when he creates his music, his #1 Billboard US charted song DEEP DOWN, the importance of collaborations and his focus to give back to Indigenous communities. We also talk with Chef Justin Sutherland about his culinary career from Fast Foodies and Taste the Culture to his restaurants, Handsome Hog and The Big E as well as showcasing the Twin Cities Culinary Scene. We also talk about his cookbook Northern Soul: Southern-Inspired Home Cooking from a Northern Kitchen which is out now. You can also hear this discussion on our podcast, Athleisure Kitchen. We also talk with Brian Baumgartner who we know as Kevin Malone in The Office. We talk about this role and how chili became an iconic moment that has now manifested into his cookbook Seriously Good Chili Cookbook: 177 of the Best Recipes in the World. We talk about the depth of chili, recipes he enjoyed and you can even see the recipe that we contributed to this cookbook as well. This interview is also available on Athleisure Kitchen right now.

We enjoyed Electric Zoo that took place Labor Day Weekend and we share a recap of what took place and if you weren’t there or were at another stage, we have images from this epic weekend. We also have an interview with another of our favorite DJ/Producers, Armin van Buuren. He talks about how he approaches his sets, his routines before and after and his B2B set with David Guetta. 

We catch up with Samantha Morton and Liv Hill who play the older and younger versions of Catherine Medici in STARZ’s The Serpent Queen. We talk about how they approached their roles, interacting with one another and putting a modern take on this iconic figure.

This month we catch up with Trinny Woodall, founder of Trinny London. She talks about how she created her line, the importance of clean beauty, aesthetically pleasing packaging and new products that are available. We also talk with Deepica Mutyala, founder of Live Tinted talks about how her brand went from a community to a skincare line with products that work to enhance their skin regardless of their skin tone. We talk about how she created her brand, upcoming launches and more.

This month’s 9PLAYLIST comes from EDM DJ/Producer Hozho. Our 9DRIP comes from this month’s cover, Alok, Armin van Buuren. Our 63MIX ROUTIN3S comes from WTA tennis star and philanthropist Sloane Stephens as well as Brian Baumgartner. Our The 9LIST STORI3S comes from WTA tennis star Leylah Fernandez and founder of Sheryl Lowe Jewelry, Sheryl Lowe.

Our monthly feature, The Art of the Snack shares a fun steakhouse in NYC, Vinyl Steakhouse. This month’s Athleisure List comes from Breathwrk and POUND. As always, we have our monthly roundups of some of our favorite finds.

Please note that you may have a number of brands/clients within the issue so make sure to check out all the pages! If you have an issue accessing the links – do let me know! 

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ATHLEISURE MAG #80 | AUG ISSUE

In this month’s issue, our cover story is with World Cup Champion, Juventus F.C. and the France National Team Midfielder footballer, Paul Pogba. We caught up with him to talk about his passion for the game, his excitement to play for Juventus again, what it was like to win the World Cup with the French National team in 2018 and more. With STARZ’s POWER BOOK III: Raising Kanan Season 2 out now, we caught up with the show’s creator Sascha Penn and two of it’s stars Hailey Kilgore and Omar Dorsey to talk about what we can expect, what it’s like getting into that 90’s frame of mind and more. We also interview CFDA jewelry designer Sheryl Lowe of Sheryl Lowe Jewelry. We talk about how she went from a MUA in film/TV to creating this line, creating an additional line MR.LOWE. where her husband Rob Lowe and children have modeled for it and the importance of philanthropy within her collection. This Labor Day Weekend, Electric Zoo is back from Sept 2nd – 4th and we give you a heads up on what you can expect at this year’s festival on Randall’s Island here in NY. We also talk with Cheat Codes, a trio DJ/Producer trio who will also perform at this year’s event. We talk about them drawing 3 albums in under 2 years during the pandemic, how they create their music and their upcoming country project with Dolly Parton, Jimmie Allen and more. We also caught up with The Queen of Bounce, Big Freedia to talk about Bounce, No Kids Hungry and working with Beyonce.

This month’s 9PLAYLIST comes from EDM DJ/Producer Benny Benassi (cover of DEC ISSUE #60) and choreographer, dance fitness founder of the NW Method Nicole Winhoffer has one as well. Our 9DRIP comes from our STARZ’s POWER BOOK III: Raising Kanan’s, Omar Dorsey and the Queen of Bounce, Big Freedia. Our 63MIX ROUTIN3S comes from last month’s JUL ISSUE #79 cover and UFC World Champ and TUF Season 30 winner Julianna Peña. Our The 9LIST STORI3S comes from PGA golfer Justin Thomas and The 9LIST STORI3S comes from Leylah Fernandez, Felix Aliassime and Carlos Alcaraz who will be playing in this year’s US Open.

Our monthly feature, The Art of the Snack shares a stunning spot that’s known for their mussels in the Meat Packing District, Mollusca. This month’s Athleisure List comes from Bear Donut and RANG NYC. As always, we have our monthly roundups of some of our favorite finds.

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ATHLEISURE MAG | #79 JUL ISSUE

In this month’s issue, our cover story is with UFC Bantamweight Champion and first woman to win The Ultimate Fighter, Julianna Peña. We’re rooting for her as she prepares for her title rematch fight with Amanda Nunes tomorrow in Dallas for UFC 277. We talk about how she got into MMA, how she trains, the upcoming match and the importance of balancing her life as an athlete and a mom. We also interview CEO/President Greg Harris of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. We talk about his career in the music and sport industries and what led him to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the importance of music, the museum and the upcoming Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee ceremony. We also interview actress, best selling author and entrepreneur, La La Anthony on her upcoming season of STARZ’s Black Mafia Family, her haircare line INALA and how she is taking more time for herself. This month, we also share this season’s No Kid Hungry X Williams Sonoma spatulas that feature an array of people including Ina Garten, Big Freedia and more. We also share some of our favorite looks from Paraiso Miami Swim that took place earlier this month.

This month’s 9PLAYLIST comes from EDM DJ/Producer Yves V. Our 9DRIP comes from our cover, Julianna Peña. Our 63MIX ROUTIN3S comes from choreographer and dance fitness trainer Nicole Winhoffer. Our 9LIST STORI3S comes from La La Anthony.

Our monthly feature, The Art of the Snack shares Greek-Mediterranean restaurant, Limani NY. This month’s Athleisure List comes from AZILO Ultra Pool at SAHARA Las Vegas and Beatnic at Montauk Beach House. As always, we have our monthly roundups of some of our favorite finds.

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ATHLEISURE MAG | #78 JUN ISSUE

In this month’s issue, our cover story is with Kenji Fujishima, Head of Cultivation at Dr. Greenthumb and Insane OG Brand. We talk about how he befriended B-Real (SEP ISSUE #69 cover) over martial arts training, being on the road with Cypress Hill and growing cannabis together to become legends in cannabis culture. We also talk with Nicky Rodriguez, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s star who’s known as the Black Belt Slayer. He talks about upcoming matches and his fight with Team Insane at Subversiv 7 this past month. We catch up with storyteller, actress and producer Alysia Reiner (JUN ISSUE #18 cover) who talks with us about how she approaches her projects, being in Ms. Marvel, upcoming projects and how we can maintain the need for wonder. We also catch up with Chef David Rose who talks with us about his love for grilling, how cookbook EGGIN’ and how we can make sure that we’re always grill ready with Omaha Steaks. We also talk with pop artist Betty Who and Executive Producer and Showrunner of Prime Video’s The One That Got Away, Elan Gale. We talk about this social experiment series which allows for those to find if someone in their past may be the one for them. We talk about the show, the importance of relationships and what this show aims to represent.

This month’s 9PLAYLIST comes from EDM DJ/Producers Aname as well as Skip Marley. Our 9DRIP comes from our cover, Kenji Fujishima. Our 63MIX ROUTIN3S comes EDM DJ/Producer Plastic Funk. Our 9LIST STORI3S comes from Alysia Reiner.

Our monthly feature, The Art of the Snack shares Indian restaurant, Jaz in NYC’s Hell’s Kitchen. This month’s Athleisure List comes from Atzaro Beach in Ibiza and Bagel + Slice in LA. As always, we have our monthly roundups of some of our favorite finds.

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ATHLEISURE MAG | #77 MAY 2022

In this month’s issue, our cover story is with international superstar EDM DJ/Producer duo Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike. We talk about their love for music, how they got into the industry, their creative process and upcoming projects that span Dimitri appearing in Jurassic World: Dominion and the latest collab with Mike in his BLACK BANANAS X GREEN ROOM. We catch up with Emmy Award winning comedian, actor, animation voice actor and host of his podcast – May I Elaborate? JB Smoove. We talk about how he got into the industry, how he honed his craft via improv, being on SNL for 3 seasons, the upcoming 12th season of Curb Your Enthusiasm and more! Apple TV+’s Physical will drop it’s 2nd season next month. We talk to 2 of its stars, Rose Byrne and Dierdre Friel about what we can expect. STARZ’s P-Valley is also back for its 2 second season and we caught up 4 of the castmembers (Elarica Johnson, Parker Sawyers, Shannon Thornton and J. Alphonse Nicholson) to talk about how they got into the industry, catching us up on season 1, what we can expect for season 2 and additional projects coming up. Mark Indelicato is back for season 2 of HBO’s Hacks and Prime Video’s With Love. We talk about the impact of the success of his character in Ugly Betty, his process to approaching his roles, his shows and more. We also talk with swimsuit model and Netflix’s Grace and Frankie star, Brooklyn Decker. We talk about how she transitioned from modeling to acting, the final season of this iconic comedy and more.

This month’s 9PLAYLIST comes from EDM DJ/Producer Hardwell as well as Lost Frequencies. Our 9DRIP comes from our cover, Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike and Curb Your Enthusiasm’s JB Smoove. Our 63MIX ROUTIN3S comes from WTA tennis star Ajla Tomljanovic and celebrity hair stylist, Andrew Fitzsimons. Our 9LIST STORI3S comes from EDM duo SOFI TUKKER.

Our monthly feature, The Art of the Snack shares Indian restaurant, aRoqa in NYC’s Chelsea. This month’s Athleisure List comes from Pikes Hotel in Ibiza and Pause Studio in LA. As always, we have our monthly roundups of some of our favorite finds.

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ATHLEISURE MAG | #76 APR 2022

In this month’s issue, our cover story is with 3X MTV VMA nominated Creative Director, Choreographer, Performance Coach and dancer Tanisha Scott. We talk about her love for dancing, her career, her work in Sean Paul's Give Me the Light, Drake's Hotline Bling and a number of major moments, we talk about her work as a Creative Director for H.E.R., Lizzo and Cardi B as well as how she goes about her work. You can see her up the upcoming season of HBO MAX's Legendary as well as Prime Video's Watch Out for the Big Girrrls with Lizzo. 

We also talk with Titus Welliver who has helmed the title character of Harry Bosch in Prime Video's Bosch. On May 6th he will continue the journey on Amazon's FreeVee with Bosch: Legacy. We talk with Titus about how he fell in love with acting, how he approaches his projects and what's in store for this series.

We also talk with award winning Executive Producer and screenwriter of HBO's Winning Time! He has been a screenwriter for a number of programs from Everybody Hates Chris, STARZ Heels, American Gods and so much more. He's also a writer for graphic novels and comic books. We talk about how he got into the industry, the various positions that he has held on set, how Winning Time came to be and his upcoming projects that are coming out with Marvel, DC Comics, Star Wars and more!

This month's 9PLAYLIST comes from EDM DJ/producer Ferry Corsten. Our 63MIX ROUTIN3S comes from FOX's 9-1-1: Lonestar Brian Michael Smith as he shares with us what he does Morning, Afternoon and Night. Our 9LIST STORI3S comes from Gorjana Reidel Co-founder of jewelry brand, gorjana and from our cover star, Tanisha Scott whow share their must-haves in beauty, style and fitness (3-page spread). Our 9LOOKS comes from DEMOBAZA.

Our monthly feature, The Art of the Snack focuses on Sushi AMANE in NY. This month's Athleisure List comes from Ramen Misoya here in NY as well as [solidcore]'s LA studio. As always, we have our monthly roundups of some of our favorite finds. 

Please note that you may have a number of brands within the issue so make sure to check out all the pages! If you have an issue accessing the links - do let me know!

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ATHLEISURE MAG | #75 MAR 2022

In this month’s issue, our cover story is with 5 XUFC Welterweight Champion, stuntsman, actor and rapper, Tyron Woodley. We talk about he went from being a 2 X All American wrestler, to MMA, being in the UFC and taking on various interests as a free agent in the MMA. We catch up with BRAVO's Real Housewives of Potamac and entrepreneur Candiace Dillard-Bassett as she talks about her work in public service under the Obama administration, her focus on uplifting women and those in the pageant world and joining the cast to use the platform allowed her to share her music and work in TV/film to the world. We catch up with 9-1-1: Lone Star's Brian Michael Smith who talks about his career, how he approaches his craft, learning about the industry in front of and behind the camera, the show and how he uses his platform to speak out on trans rights. We catch up with Bear Grylls as he talks with us about how he got into being an adventurer, Running with Bear on National Geographic, the importance of supplementation and more. We also talk with Gorjana Reidel, co-founder of gorjana. She talks about how they built the brand, key items that we should have in our assortment and the importance of empowering women! 

This month’s 9PLAYLIST is from EDM ALOK as well as Curb Your Enthusiasm, comedian, spokesperson and co-host of May I Elaborate? JB Smoove. Basketball influencer and trainer Chris Brickley and adventurer Bear Grylls shares their 63MIX ROUTIN3S of what they do Morning, Afternoon and Night with us. Our 9DRIP comes from our cover Tyron Woodley. Our 9LIST STORI3S comes from Brian Michael Smith and Candiace Dillard-Bassett as they share their must-haves in grooming/beauty, style and fitness. This month’s 9LOOKS shares some of our favorite ensembles from Herve Leger. 

Our monthly feature, The Art of the Snack focuses on Baazi in NY. This month’s Athleisure List comes from JAPAN HOUSE | Los Angeles and Loreley Beer Garden. As always, we have our monthly roundups of some of our favorite finds.

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ATHLEISURE MAG | #74 FEB 2022

In this month’s issue, our cover story is with actress, author and educator, Christina Ochoa. We talk with her about her love for the arts and sciences. You can watch her currently in ABC's Promised Land as well as the upcoming final season of TNT's Animal Kingdom. You can also see her share her answers in this month's 9LIST STORI3S where she shares her must haves in beauty, fitness and style. EDM duo, Adventure Club shares how they stay inspired musically, the release of their sophomore album LOVE//CHAOS which dropped this month as well as who they collaborated with. We chatted with Rebecca Henderson about her current roles in Freeform's Single Drunk Female as well as Netflix's Inventing Anna. We talked with art advisor and curator, Maria Brito about her career in the art industry, what it's like to be at Art Basel as well as her latest books, How Creativity Rules the World. We caught up with Golden State Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga on being in his rookie year, what his goals are for the season and the mentorship he receives from Steph, Klay, Draymond and more. We also talked with CIROC's Love Squad ambassadors, content creator and actress Jasmine Luv and Chef Richard Ingraham who is the celebrity private chef for the Wade's. They talk about how they have navigated their careers, obtain inspiration and upcoming projects that they are focused on.

This month’s 9PLAYLIST is from Ultra Record's President David Waxman. Red Bull Downhill Mountain Bike Athlete, Jill Kintner shares her 63MIX ROUTIN3S of what she does Morning, Afternoon and Night. Our 9DRIP comes from content creator, actress and comedian Jasmin Luv as well as art advisor and curator, Maria Brito. Our 9LIST STORI3S comes from our cover, Christina Ochoa as she shares her must haves in beauty, style and fitness. This month’s 9LOOKS shares some of our favorite ensembles from Alice + Olivia. 

Our monthly feature, The Art of the Snack focuses on Vineapple Cafe in Brooklyn. This month’s Athleisure List comes from Mr. C Miami Coconut Grove and Hot Tub Boats. As always, we have our monthly roundups of some of our favorite finds.

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ATHLEISURE MAG | #73 JAN 2022

this month’s issue, our cover story is with 3 X Pro Bowl Indianapolis Colts' Darius Leonard. We talk with him ahead of the Pro Bowl game taking place on Feb 6th. He talks about how he came to the sport, being with the Colts, how he prepares for game day and the importance of giving back via The Maniac Foundation.We talk with TV Host and Bachelor/Bachelorette favorite Ali Fedotowsky-Manno about what it's like being on this franchise and what one can expect when signing up and we also talk about the importance of self-care and mental health. She talks about her partnership with PEBBLES and upcoming projects. We talk with TRU TV's Fast Foodie hosts Chef Kristen Kish, Chef Justin Sutherland and Chef Jeremy Ford to find out about their second season which is out now, their favorite go-to's when they're having their own Fast Foodie late night meal and their upcoming projects. Our NEW YEAR, N3W YOU comes from Team USA Surfing Olympian and National Champion Caroline Marks, 3 x NY Times Best Selling Author and Kimberly Snyder, National Gymnastic Champion Nia Dennis and PGA TOUR VP of Community and Inclusion Marsha Oliver. Ahead of STARZ's POWER BOOK IV: FORCE premier, we talk with Joseph Sikora about how he came to being an actor, playing Tommy Egan and upcoming projects. We talk with Sosie Bacon and Joe Mantegna about their series As We See It which follows 3 roommates who are on the spectrum and how they navigate life. They talk about how they connected to this series, the importance of representation and how they hope the series will be embraced. National Gymnastic Champion Nia Dennis talks about how she got into the sport, giving her Black Girl Magic moment and upcoming projects.

This month’s 9PLAYLIST is from TRU TV's Fast Foodie hosts Chef Kristen Kish, Chef Justin Sutherland and Chef Jeremy Ford who talk about what they listen to when cooking and why! Team USA Marathon Olympic Medalist Molly Seidel and National Gymnastic Champion Nia Dennis shares their 63MIX ROUTIN3S of what they do Morning, Afternoon and Night with us in a 3 page spread. Our 9LIST STORI3S comes from Team USA Surfing Olympian and National Champion Caroline Marks, who shares her must haves with us. This month’s 9LOOKS shares some of our favorite ensembles from Michael Costello collections. 

Our monthly feature, The Art of the Snack focuses on Sarashina Horii in NY. This month’s Athleisure List comes from The Pilates Class and ICHIRAN Ramen NY Times Square. As always, we have our monthly roundups of some of our favorite finds.

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