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spite his apparent precociousness in math, Hunt moved “H.L. HUNT and literal gold (and cash) into his bank accounts. around before settling in Arkansas. It’s rumored that “Anybody could have had it,” Mr. Hunt recalled. WOULD GO ONwhen one of his early entrepreneurial ventures col- “(Joiner) was certainly approached, and was approach- ing, every one of the companies. But none of them would lapsed, the Hunt patriarch simply took his remaining TO BECOMEmoney and used it to refill his coffers at the poker table. deal with him. These were hard times, and I guess there weren’t any other independents who thought they could According to the man himself, “I was a fine card player,” ONE OF THEMr. Hunt said. “I can beat about anybody. But I quit do anything with it. There was no competition at all.” One of America’s most valuable deals had just taken playing poker in 1921. I went into the oil business then, and anything else is like penny ante. The reason I quit VERY place, right under the noses of all of the “smart money” at playing poker was that it wasn’t any contest.” the existing oil and gas companies. The deal would put So it might not be the biggest stretch to imagine the RICHEST H.L., and eventually the entire Hunt family, on the path young Hunt wagering again, this time on the oil fields to a level of success and wealth beyond anyone’s wildest where he would eventually make billions of dollars and MEN IN imagination. become one of the richest men in the world. After his Founding Hunt Oil Company in 1934, Hunt rapidly farming ventures in Arkansas hit rough times around THE expanded his empire, diversifying into different indus- 1920, Hunt learned through associates about a recent oil tries and exploring new areas of oil exploration. Today, discovery in a town about 200 miles away and decided WORLD” several companies either exist under the Hunt name, or to check it out for himself. The business-savvy Hunt are the descendants of some of Hunt’s early corporate was soon making good money by purchasing drilling entities. But whereas so many family fortunes in history leases from local farmers. This was profitable to the point that in have been lost or squandered by profligate descendants, the Hunt 1924 Hunt sold a portion of his holdings to a major producer and family remains as impactful and significant today as it has through- became a millionaire at the age of 35. He had also continued to ex- out its history. When H.L. Hunt died in 1974 he was one of the rich- pand, not only his oil ventures in the South, but into areas such as est men in the world. real estate as far away as Florida. In fact, Hunt’s children, grandchildren and beyond have contin- But the historic deal Hunt made a few years later in 1930 would ued to play an outsized role in American society, and some would be the one that put him on the path to incomprehensible wealth. A help create one of America’s most cherished pastimes and institu- shrewd, yet quirky, man named C.M. “Dad” Joiner had recently dis- tions. Like their patriarch, they were anything but the clichéd staid, covered a potential oil field in East Texas that offered enormous op- stoic American dynasty that we’ve come to recognize in our nation’s portunity for the right man. Joiner, more of a salesman than oilman, history. Instead they’d never stop making headlines, on Wall Street had gotten himself into trouble with complicated land purchases as well as Main Street. And if impersonation is the greatest form of and business deals, leading to extensive legal difficulties with lend- flattery, then the Hunt family has been flattered as much as any in ers and others. our country’s history, especially in popular culture. Remember J.R. Whereas some large oil firms or speculators perhaps saw Dad Joiner as an unreliable business partner, or too big of a legal hassle for his land and leases to be worth much, Hunt instead saw the pos- sibilities and enormous upside. At first, he nibbled around the edges of Joiner’s operations, watching and gradually developing his own small oil operation before making his big move in 1930. Significantly, Hunt realized that Joiner’s legal issues weren’t as serious as portrayed, and therefore saw Joiner’s assets as having tre- mendous potential value. After a brief negotiation, and the promise of more than $1 million for Joiner upon the deal’s completion and the wells’ production, Hunt was able to acquire Joiner’s vast oil hold- ings. Eventually producing tens or even hundreds of millions of dol- lars in profit for Hunt, this would be the foundation of his emerging business empire, bringing vast amounts of black gold to the surface Opposite: Oilman H. L. Hunt at a press conference in Miami in 1968. This page, bottom left: H.L Hunt holding a copy of his novel at a bookstore in 1960. Bottom right: H.L. Hunt promoting his new line of drugs and cosmetics in 1971 M A X I M . C O M M A R / A P R 2 0 2 3 49

“THE TERM the NFL, but one of the most sig- nificant and financially impactful ‘SUPER BOWL’ events in our country in the Super Bowl and the industry that has de- veloped around this one game. WAS LAMAR Lamar was also a huge soccer HUNT’S IDEA, fan and saw the immense potential for the sport to grow within Ameri- NAMED AFTER ca. He was one of the faces of the now-defunct North American Soc- ONE OF cer League, before eventually be- coming one of the primary driving HIS forces behind the creation of Major League Soccer (MLS) in the CHILDREN’S 1990s. In addition to his KC Chiefs, Hunt owned multiple TOYS” MLS franchises in the league’s na- scent years, with the Kansas City Wizards, Columbus Crew and FC Dallas helping the league stay financially stable and viable. With the creation of the World Championship Tennis circuit, he helped to usher in the open era of tennis, with the tour and grand slams that we all know today. Needless to say, Hunt is the only member to belong to all of the big three: the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the National Soccer Hall of Fame, and the International Tennis Half of Fame. Trophies and a tournament still carry the La- mar Hunt name, and it’s hard to imagine any American more influ- T H I S PAG E TO P L E F T P H OTO CO U RT E SY O F B E T T M A N N / CO N T R I B U TO R B OT TO M L E F T P H OTO BY R AY M O N D B OY D/G E T T Y I M AG E S O P P O S I T E PAG E B OT TO M P H OTO P H OTO BY K Y L E R I VA S /G E T T Y I M AG E S TO P R I G H T P H OTO BY CO O P E R N E I L L /G E T T Y I M AG E S ential in the growth of multiple sports both within and outside the United States. Following the death of Lamar in 2006, his children continued his projects and legacy. His son Clark is the Chairman and CEO of Ewing from the hit 1978-91 television show Dallas? The character was likely based partially on H.L. Hunt himself. When Hollywood finds your family’s adventures interesting enough to use as the source for a television series, it’s clear they’re not the standard, but- toned-up financial dynasty we’ve come to expect. And the Hunt family is anything but boring. While he did have some 15 children, a few of whom are still active in their fields of work, his son Lamar perhaps had the largest, lon- gest-lasting impact on America and American society, and was an absolute maverick, with a lasting legacy everywhere in our country. This is in large part due to his lifelong love of sports and his de- cades-long obsession with owning his own sports franchises. It was Lamar who helped create the American Football League (AFL) in 1959, after the NFL rejected his offer to bring an expansion team to Dallas. He then became the owner of the Dallas Texans. Af- ter moving his club to Kansas City to avoid a conflict with the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, and naming them the Chiefs, Lamar continued to grow the AFL until 1970 when the NFL had little choice but to merge with the younger league, which then became the American Football Conference as part of the new NFL structure. As if that wasn’t enough, perhaps the most significant sports event in our country, and one of the most recognizable globally, the name Super Bowl itself was Lamar Hunt’s idea. Playing off the name of his children’s synthetic rubber “Super Ball”, he jokingly sug- gested Super Bowl as a better name for the AFL/NFL World- Championship game. He may have been joking, but what he helped create has become not only a giant of the glob al sporting world in Top: Lamar Hunt, founder of the American Football League, holding various sports balls in Dallas in 1969. Bottom: A statue of Lamar Hunt, founder of the Kansas City Chiefs, outside GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City in 2017 50 M A R / A P R 2 0 2 3 M A X I M . C O M

both the Chiefs and FC Dallas as part of Hunt Sports Group. His Kansas City, in addition to providing relief to children and families siblings, cousins and other family members have continued their in crisis. Today, the Hunt family remains one of the wealthiest in the own economic successes, whether in sports, oil, real estate or other world, with a combined worth of more than $15 billion, which is industries, but it is Clark with his high profile who most honorably quite the fortune to build off of a small poker windfall some nine represents the family name and helps the legacy continue to thrive. decades ago. Their American Dream has truly turned into a reality. It’s appropriate that when the Chiefs advanced to the Super Bowl in back-to-back seasons (2019-20, 2020-21), they did so by winning the AFC championship and the associated Lamar Hunt Trophy. Even in the rarified air of NFL ownership, winning a trophy named for your father is still above and beyond the comprehension or capabili- ty of even this exalted group of billionaires. Perhaps you also noticed Clark’s stunning daughter Gracie on the cover of this month’s issue of Maxim. Clark married 1993’s Miss Kansas USA, Tavia Shackles, and their daughter, Gracie was simi- larly victorious decades later when she became Miss Kansas USA 2021, perhaps starting a new Hunt family tradition. But while the exciting tales of H.L. Hunt, his children, grandchildren and extend- ed dynasty are some of the most fascinating to be found amongst our nation’s business titans and financial moguls, it shouldn’t take anything away from the man’s creation of an oil empire. Where others saw risk, he saw opportunity. Where others were dull and buttoned-up, he remained a good ‘ol boy as he saw it. But perhaps the only thing H.L. Hunt founded that is more significant than his oil and industrial empire is the dynastic family that has con- tinued to push forward in countless industries and arenas. It’s simply impossible to ignore the success, impact and influence that the man, and his descendants have had on the United States and the world. The Hunt Family Foundation offers support and re- sources to programs that enrich the health and wellness of youth in Top: Clark Hunt arrives with Tavia and Gracie Hunt for an NFL Honors show in California in 2022. Bottom: Kansas City Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy during the Kansas City Super Bowl parade in February 2020 M A X I M . C O M M A R / A P R 2 0 2 3 51

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eiress to both oil and football dynas- ties and a beauty pageant winner to boot, Gracie Hunt’s the girl who has it all. So what does she do? She gives it back. And she has even greater aspi- rations of her own. When she’s not running marathons, Gracie, whose great-grandfather was famed oil tycoon H.L. Hunt, serves as a Special Olympics Ambassador and has served on the board of Spe- cial Olympics Texas and presently with Special Olympics Kansas. She also works with New Friends New Life, which provides ser- vices and assistance for those victimized by human trafficking. Plus her seat on the board of Echelon, a body of young professionals in service to the Salvation Army, helping to alleviate poverty and hope- lessness wherever it’s found. Not to mention, all the other volunteer- ing she does including founding her own nonprofit, Breaking Barriers Through Sports. “One of the things that I love doing most is giving back. It’s what makes me the happiest. Whether it’s painting a house for Habitat for Humanity or on the field for Special Olympics, it’s important to con- “I STAY GROUNDED BY FOCUSING stantly focus on other people,” she tells us. “Even though there’s a lot of heartache in the world, there’s also a lot of goodness and increasingly LESS ON MYSELF AND MORE that is what brings me joy.” ON OTHERS” In 2010 Gracie partnered with Athletes in Action on a soccer clinic for impoverished kids in South Africa during the World Cup. Four years later she landed in Brazil for the next World Cup and donated soccer gear to children from the favelas. Here at home, her nonprofit work has contributed funds toward building multipurpose sports fields at 9,000 ft., but had never consistently run the mileage needed to be- in disadvantaged areas. Gracie herself would be playing soccer today if come a marathoner. Even so, she finished in three hours and 45 minutes, she hadn’t suffered four concussions. “Soccer helped build my relation- just 15 minutes short of Boston Marathon qualifying. Since then, Gracie ship with my dad. He was my first coach when I was little and those are has also run the Boulder Marathon and several half marathons. She’ll sweet memories I’ll always cherish,” she recalls. She had plans to play in be running in the 2023 Boston Marathon to raise money for Camp college, but the concussions ended that dream. Shriver, founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, which provides a Unified Competitive sports transitioned to competitive pageantry as Gracie Sports experience for young people with and without disabilities. turned to her mother, Tavia, aka Miss Kansas 1993, for guidance in the In the Hunt household, things are extremely competitive. “Excel- pageant world. “My mom ended up taking on a lot of the coaching for lence in all you do is the attitude I grew up around. Bringing forth your the pageant, so I had this wonderful dynamic where my dad was my best in whatever it is you do is something I’ve watched both my parents soccer coach when I was young, and then when I began my pageant model,” she explains. “When it comes to my newfound running passion, journey, my mom was an excellent resource as she was second runner I love how supportive my friends and family have been. My mom always up to Miss USA in 1993.” believes in me and has given me the support and encouragement to take Like her mother, Gracie was named Miss Kansas USA. And also leaps of faith throughout my life. My dad has a little stopwatch and en- like her mother, in the Miss USA competition she went home having joys tracking me and analyzing my splits during my races. Sometimes placed at Miss USA. “My mom and dad were engaged when she went when I’m training, he cycles next to me and it’s great.” to Miss USA. They got married shortly after she gave up her Miss Kan- Her father is a founding investor and owner in Major League Soccer sas USA title and they agreed that none of their kids would do pag- and the NFL. Hunt Sports Group oversees not only the Kansas City eants. My dad especially wanted us to participate in sports with score- Chiefs, but FC Dallas and, formerly, the Columbus Crew, and the Kan- boards and finish lines and competitions that limit subjectivity.” sas City Wizards of MLS. His father, Lamar Hunt, founded the Chiefs Over her five years competing in pageantry, she made lifelong friends in 1960, calling them the Dallas Texans, a charter member of the Amer- and developed a strong sense of self and confidence along the way. Gra- ican Football League. The team moved to Kansas City in 1963. In re- cie won Miss Texas Teen International 2016, Miss Texas International cent years, the Chiefs have appeared twice in the Super Bowl, winning 2018, and Miss Kansas USA 2021. “I went from walking like a tomboy Super Bowl LIV against the 49ers in 2020. in my soccer cleats to gliding in six-inch pageant stilettos,” she laughs at “From the time I was a baby toddling around, I was dressed in red the memory. “Like when all chapters in life come to an end, it was bit- and gold and grew up on those sidelines.” Gracie laughs about grow- tersweet. I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to live out that ing up with Chiefs DNA. “I’m very fortunate to have excellent role dream to its fullest. This next chapter I’m stepping into is exciting, fun, models in my life. 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Continued from page 55 three things: does he align with me on a faith basis? Is he athletic? What does his work ethic look like? And if you’re funny with a great development and marketing, and yes, she will be attending the personality that’s hard to beat.” NFL draft this spring in Kansas City. Her focus on fitness and health originally came from a Celiac “You hear about the war room and there really is a war room,” she disease diagnosis at a young age. “I’ve known what it feels like to nods. “Our team’s scouts and coaches work hard to run all the differ- be sick and not know why.” This led her to pursue her nutrition ent scenarios so that it takes as much pressure as possible off that accreditation and personal training certification, doling out ad- moment when you’re on the clock. It’s almost like a game of chess. vice on the subject wherever needed. “Health and nutrition are Identifying talent that other teams might grade differently is essen- something I care a lot about, and I love creating delicious and tial to a successful draft. Sometimes things don’t go the way you an- healthy dishes in the kitchen.” ticipate and it’s about navigating curve balls. Other times, it’s about knowing who you want and making the move to trade up and draft a “I like to stay grounded by focusing less on myself and more on guy you’re really excited about.” other people. In the ‘selfie-focused’ culture we live in, staying focused on what really matters can sometimes be difficult,” she adds with a In other words, Gracie’s a part of the family business and means to shake of her head. “I’ve found happiness to be a product of circum- smash any glass ceiling that gets in her way. You hear that, Roger stance and joy to be a daily decision. Walking through life joyfully Goodell? She’s coming for you. “There’s got to be a first female NFL each day is a decision you get to make every single morning when you commissioner at some point,” she shrugs. Being surrounded by some wake up. I’m someone who is fueled by choosing joy and fostering of the finest athletes in the country is inspiring and motivating. gratitude.” We won’t be at all surprised if Gracie follows in her grand- father’s footsteps and builds an empire of her own. As far as Gracie’s love life goes, she is a free agent herself. “I’m definitely looking for that number one draft pick” she says with a smile. But before you jump in line be sure you measure up. “My top “EXCELLENCE IN ALL YOU DO IS THE ATTITUDE I GREW UP AROUND” This page: Earrings, JENNIFER FISHER, Necklaces, SYDNEY EVAN, Jacket, ALICE AND OLIVIA, Models own, Bustier, VICTORIA’S SECRET, Models own, Panty, AGENT PROVOCATEUR. Opposite Page: Earrings, SYDNEY EVAN, Dress, PATBO, Models own, Shoes, PLT. 58 M A R / A P R 2 0 2 3 M A X I M . C O M

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LUXURY TRAVEL P H OTO TO P L E F T C O U R T E S Y O F © M Y R E T R O P O S T E R /A S S O U L I N E BOTTOM LEFT © MARIE TOUCHELET / COURTESY ASSOULINE “An approximation of Elysium, a place that is geographically paradisia- OPPOSITE PAGE PHOTO COURTESY EDEN ROCK - ST BARTHS cal, filled with stylish and rigorously exacting hotels and restaurants, but where an inclusive and renegade spirit suffuses every corner.” Those who frequent the world’s most luxurious tropical islands and beach enclaves won’t have trouble figuring out that socialite and journalist Vassi Chamberlain is talking about Saint Barthélemy, aka St Barths. The words come from the introduction to her beautiful new book, St Barths Freedom, from top-drawer French luxury publisher Assouline. The latest title in its coveted Travel Series, the voluptuous volume is the next best thing to an actual visit to the idyll in the French West Indies, which lies about 20 miles south of the Carib- bean island of St. Martin. Encompassing less than ten square miles, and home to 22 picturesque beaches, some accessible only by boat, St Barths, despite being one of the world’s most glamorous destinations, has managed to maintain its unique exclusivity. This is main- ly because, Chamberlain notes, the island has steadfastly “refused to cave in to big hotel groups, tour operators, casinos and even air- lines.” Which is not to say that it’s lacking in hospitality, as St Barths is home to over 100 restaurants, a dozen five-star hotels, and 800 luxurious villas that regularly attract the likes of Jay-Z and Beyoncé, Jeff Bezos, Cindy Crawford, Dua Lipa, and the Kardashians, to name a few. The annual St Barth Gourmet Festival has also become a major draw, with an increasingly impressive cohort of Michelin- star French chefs descending on the island every November, making it even more of a culinary paradise. And yet St Barths, while undeniably glamorous, is refreshingly unpretentious. The billionaires who frequent the island might ar- rive on megayachts, but they usually drive around in Mini Coopers like every- one else. Chamberlain attributes this to the French—St Barths is an overseas territory of France—“who staunchly defend their principles at all costs. So while they happily cater to the whims of those who wish to be defined by their ability to purchase all the luxuries the island offers, they refuse to be swayed by money, particularly if it doesn’t accord with the values of the island.” 64 M A R / A P R 2 0 2 3 M A X I M . C O M

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All in all, “No matter how many superyachts line the harbor, how opened her wildly popular boutique, Calypso St. Barths, in 2008, many new restaurants or beach clubs have popped up, or what parties followed by the photography bookstore Clic, which has evolved are happening—none of that matters,” she concludes. “What does, the over the years to include housewares and fashion alongside exam- one thing that eclipses everything, is the visceral gut-punch seductive- ples of her husband’s work.” Stylish, but never stuck up. As Verglas ness of the island. Its hills and dips, its incandescent light and desert- himself puts it, “St Barths gives a very elegant style to the Caribbe- ed beaches, its breathtaking views, abundant wildlife and charming an, but it is not fancy. There is no artifice... It is always glamorous, architecture [are] what make it so special…. Nothing trumps the but in a natural way.” grand and epic beauty” on display everywhere. As the tiny airport, Gustaf III, which has one of the shortest run- So how does this jibe with Chamberlain’s declaration that the is- ways in the world, cannot accommodate private jets, many moneyed land’s central Gustavia harbor is, “the world’s greatest floating cat- visitors choose to arrive by yacht. But they are missing out on the un- walk”? Again, it’s about how everything is done with style and an deniable thrill of coming in hot on one of Tradewind Aviation’s eight- emphasis on accomplishment over ostentation. While the winter holi- passenger, single-engine, turbo prop Pilatus PC-12s that are an iconic days bring in massive motor yachts—in December 2022, billionaire sight buzzing over the harbor in their stylish silver livery. “Your fear David Geffen’s 454-ft. Rising Sun was the biggest —“The island truly goes out the window; literally, as a tableau of almost shocking beauty swells to capacity during its two annual classic yacht regattas”—Les explodes all around you,” as Chamberlain puts it. “The visual combi- Voiles de St Barth, sponsored by watchmaker Richard Mille, and the St Barths Bucket Regatta—she notes, “when the real beauties come out and a fleet of 1930s-style sailboats rule the island…. Some say St Barths is the greatest sailing location in the world, the epitome of el- egance and nostalgia.” Think of St Barths and a series of incredible images pop into your head—even if you’ve never been there. Many of them are featured in Chamberlain’s exquisite book. “Famed photographers including [Maxim Special Creative Adviser] Gilles Bensimon, Patrick De- marchelier, Johnny Pigozzi and art director Fabien Baron, as well as journalists who love nothing more than reporting on the glamorous goings-on, particularly during the holiday period, are all responsible for being the main chroniclers of the Islands modern history,” she writes. “No one more so” than fashion photographer [and Maxim contributor] Antoine Verglas and his wife, former stylist Christiane Celle, “both of whom are an intrinsic part of the island’s style. Celle THIS PAGE PHOTO BOTTOM LEFT COURTESY OF NIKKI BEACH GLOBAL BOTTOM RIGHT © PIERRE CARREAU / COURTESY ASSOULINE TOP COURTESY MANYPANY OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM COURTESY OF ANTOINE VERGLAS TO P © E M I LY L A B / C O U R T E S Y A S S O U L I N E Top: The beautiful bar at Manypany, a captivating 5-star boutique eco-resort with a private beach, spa, two pools, a bar and a restaurant. Bot- tom left: Nikki Beach Saint Barth is where the beautiful people come to see, be seen, eat delicious food and drink champagne by the magnum. Bottom right: Cooling off in the translucent sea in front of the stunning Le Sereno hotel. 66 M A R / A P R 2 0 2 3 M A X I M . C O M

“GRANDEUR AND EXCESSIVE BEAUTY, SOUL AND SPIRIT, ADROITNESS AND ELEGANCE” nation of the delicately shaped harbor, Gustavia, with boats floating that set the tone for what St Barths eventually became with its elegant on a glittering sea, and the electric green of the vegetation, out of evocation of the French Riviera. which peek dozens of charming red roofs, scrambles your brain. The perfect distraction, every time…. You haven’t even set foot on the These days you are as likely to run into a Formula One driver or a ground yet, but you’re already in love”—and feeling like James Bond. celebrity chef at Eden Rock—Mercedes-AMG star George Russell, who placed 4th in the 2022 driver rankings, two places ahead of team- From the airport it’s a short drive to your hotel suite or villa, oper- mate Lewis Hamilton, recently vacationed there, while culinary star ated to world-class five-star standard as St Barths is home to some Jean-Georges Vongerichten oversees its stylish Sand Bar restaurant, of the most luxurious examples of both anywhere in the world. In where “heavy hitters from billionaires to supermodels hang out daily,” October 2022, St Barths’ two largest and longest-operating luxury Chamberlain notes. Vongerichten, who has been coming to St Barths villa rental agencies, St. Barth Properties—Sotheby’s International for 35 years and owns a villa on the island, has become one of the most Realty and Wimco, were acquired by Nocturne Luxury Villas, recognizable faces of the Gourmet Festival, when he and other famed merged and rebranded under the WIMCO Villas banner. This has French chefs present special tasting menus at the island’s top restau- enabled WIMCO Villas to expand and relaunch its Special Reserve rants and participate in special events. A combination of “the local Collection, which now numbers 30 incredible multimillion-dollar Caribbean influences, the local fishermen, and local fruits and vegeta- rental properties, and includes private chef services as well as a per- ble coming from neighboring islands, along with food coming from sonal concierge available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Of the States and Europe several times a week, really makes St Barths a course you may well end up buying a villa of your own, as so many unique gastronomic destination,” Jean-Georges tells us. well-heeled visitors have. That’s even more apparent now that two new Private villas are also increasingly being offered Parisian outposts have recently opened on the is- by the very best hotels, such as the legendary Eden land “catering to serious foodies” Chamberlain Rock, the island’s first five-star, which attracted the notes: Atelier de Joel Robuchon and Fouquet’s likes of Greta Garbo, Howard Hughes, Robert Saint-Barth. The latter is located in the island’s Mitchum and Jacques Cousteau soon after it newest and most stylish five-star hotel, Hôtel Bar- opened in the 1950s. Later more boldface names rière Le Carl Gustaf Saint-Barth, from the storied including David Rockefeller, Baron Benjamin de French hospitality group that operates the original Rothschild and Aristotle Onassis, who docked his Fouquet’s in Paris as well as the Hotel Barrière Le 325 ft. yacht, Christina O, in Gustavia, began to Majestic in Cannes. Le Carl Gustaf ’s interiors make it their home away from home. Chamberlain were created by famed French design duo Gilles & writes that Eden Rock, now part of the posh Oet- Boissier, who fashioned an oasis of seaside style ker Collection, is nothing less than “the island’s with nods to both classic European luxury and is- most glorious monument, its unofficial mascot, its land chic for the 21-key boutique property perched beating social hub for over 60 years,” and the place on a hillside offering unique panoramic views of Top: Model Karen Joigny wearing Charo Ruiz Ibiza, photographed near Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa, one of the island’s most alluring escapes. Bottom: Vintage-style signposts point to St Barths top attractions. Photographed by local legend and Maxim contributor Antoine Verglas M A X I M . C O M M A R / A P R 2 0 2 3 67

“IT’S ALL DONE WITH STYLE AND without the unnecessary pretense.” T H I S PAG E P H OTO B OT TO M R I G H T© L AU R A PAY E T / CO U RT E SY A S S O U L I N E AN EMPHASIS ON ACCOMPLISHMENT Le Barthélemy is also home to Amis St. Barth, a perfect evocation TOP © ROMAIN RÉGLADE / COURTESY ASSOULINE OPPOSITE PAGE MIDDLE LEFT COURTESY ASSOULINE OVER OSTENTATION” of French Mediterranean cuisine with island inspiration, and the ho- B OT TO M R I G H T CO U RT E SY TO U R I S M ST. BA RTS tel’s alluring rooms and suites, all overlooking the beach, are now TO P CO U RT E SY TO U R I S M ST. BA RTS Gustavia’s harbor. joined by Le Barth Villa Rental, expanding its sybaritic offerings. With an exquisite collection of rooms, suites and bungalows that Perhaps the best feature at Le Barthélemy is the “Champagne Please” button on every room phone, which guarantees a bottle of bubbly will all face the ocean, including the breathtaking five-bedroom Villa Di- be at your door in ten minutes; the hotel’s proprietors also own their ane, as well as the world-class Spa Diane Barrière, in addition to Fou- own champagne maison (and hotel) in France. quet’s overseen by chef Pierre Gagnaire, whose namesake Paris res- taurant boasts three Michelin stars, it’s quickly become the place to Across from Le Barthélemy is Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth, see and be seen. Guests can also spend the day at the hotel’s private which alongside the Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France—which beach club Shellona Restaurant, just down the hill from the hotel at alone on the island can claim the coveted “Palace” designation—ranks the picture-perfect Shell Beach. as the largest hotel on the St Barths, with just over 60 keys. Even these posh properties are designed to embrace the landscape rather than At the five-star Le Sereno on the island’s chill Grand Cul De Sac, dominate it. The result throughout the island “is a rare, photogenic co- the vibe is Saint-Tropez meets Lake Como, as their sister property Il hesion, where nothing looks out of place or feels architecturally disso- Sereno is located at the famed Italian resort, and all the staff in St nant,” Chamberlain writes. Rosewood Le Guanahani, formerly owned Barths come from Italy. French design superstar Christian Liagre by American billionaire David Bonderman, secured one of France’s created the soothing, stylish interiors for the property, a member of true culinary celebrities for the 2022 Gourmet Festival: Gérald Passé- Leading Hotels of the World, which once played host to a Victoria’s dat, of three-Michelin-star restaurant Bouillabaisse in Marseilles. Secret fashion show. Fittingly it recently also hosted an exhibition of work by Antoine Verglas. The first sight that greets guests arriving at Not all the action takes place at these undeniably impressive hotels Le Sereno are the towering coconut palms set around a beachfront however. The rich and beautiful also like to let their hair down at the infinity pool with green stone tiles imported from Indonesia, that so captivated the Victoria’s Secret supermodels. There are 39 rooms and suites and three villas in all, as well as Restaurant Al Mare, overseen by the all-ltalian team from the Michelin-starred restaurant at Il Sere- no in Lake Como. And during the 2022 Gourmet Festival acclaimed female chef Georgiana Viou of restaurant Rouge in Nîmes was the kitchen’s guest of honor. Just down the beach from Le Sereno is the impeccable property known as Le Barthélemy, a five-star member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), home to one of the largest and most luxurious spas on the island, as well as a new rooftop bar with super-cool music and mixology activations. Named the #1 Best Resort in the Carib- bean by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler, it features interiors by cele- brated designer Sybille de Margerie, and “embraces its chic Parisian pedigree while reveling in its relaxed Caribbean setting—perfection Top: Retro-style Mokes, more glamorous than any golf cart, have been carrying visitors around the idyllic island for years. Bottom: From a campaign for design boutique Wild Side of St. Barths shot on the sailing yacht ‘Ocean Pure’ 68 M A R / A P R 2 0 2 3 M A X I M . C O M

likes of Nikki Beach, Bagatelle, and Le Ti, where “THE SUPERYACHTS MAKE GUSTAVIA boozy lunches and dinners soon become house par- HARBOR THE WORLD’S GREATEST ties where dancing on the tables is de rigeur. The rustic Le Ti is covered in prints and photographs of FLOATING CATWALK” frequent visitors including Kate Moss, Jack Nichol- son and Pamela Anderson, Chamberlain notes, re- calling, “The first time I went, I remember thinking how it didn’t seem to fit with the picture of St. Barths, until its pièce de resistance made itself known—semi-naked girls reputedly from the Crazy Horse in Paris, who performed on the tiny stage, bringing a louche turn-of-the-century decadence to the Caribbean. It felt euphoric, unusual, curious.” All these experiences are “now part of the St. Barths legend, and over the years I have witnessed some of the greatest excesses of our time” on the island, Chamberlain concludes. “But while entertaining, they are always just an amusing side show, never the main story. The grandeur and excess of its beauty, its soul and its spirit, its adroitness and its style, all fashioned with love and care by those who were born and live there all year round—now, that is the real St. Barths.” Top: St Barths’ airport has one of the shortest runways in the world, but travelers get the thrill of flying over the iconic Eden Roc hotel. Bottom left: The cover of the book, from French luxury publisher Assouline. Bottom right: A picture-perfect view of the marina in Gustavia as seen from the beautiful new Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf Saint-Barth, a five-star bastion of style and culinary excellence that has revitalized the town M A X I M . C O M M A R / A P R 2 0 2 3 69

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MAXIM COVER GIRL Teri Coleman Meet Our - 2nd Place 2022 Competition Finalists n a world full of roses, Teri Coleman is a wildflower. Her subtle yet enchanting demeanor has a calming ef- fect that welcomes sunshine vibes. She is the ultimate southern charmer with an accent that melts hearts from Georgia to Arizona. This is a woman who knows what she wants and is not afraid to go out and get it. “I always say that I do not have regrets in life, but lessons learned,” she says. “I learned that falling is part of life, but getting back up is living. I am at the point where I try to have a peaceful and positive outlook and stay authentic to myself. I also live fearlessly and take a chance if an opportunity arises, as you may not have tomorrow. After all, our fears carry our greatest growth. We only live once but if we do it right, then once is enough.” Coleman’s divine existence has been enlightened with family, world travel, adventure, romance, good food, fine wine, self love, and high heels. “Once you put on a pair of heels, your sexy side comes alive as a woman,” she declares. “Anytime I am doing a pho- toshoot (especially one that includes lingerie), I always, always, al- ways bring my Louboutins,” she laughs. “My motto is to keep your head, standards, and heels high.” From high heels to great heights, Coleman often replaces the stilettos with sneakers on the way to her next adventure. This daredevil seeks outdoor entertainment anywhere she travels, which is always somewhere tropical. You can find her hang gliding in Hawaii, ocean fishing in Fiji, and skydiving any chance she Photographed b y DAVE LAUS MAXIM.COM MAR/APR 2023 71

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gets—this globetrotter makes the most of every destination. “There is nothing like skydiving, and if you go early in the morning (which I do), you get to watch the sun come up twice. How many people get to see that? You see it as you’re jumping; then, about 10 minutes after you land, it comes up again. Such an amazing experience.” She’s even passed the travel bug on to her daughter Denise, who has been on countless adventures with her. Speaking of family, it’s everything to Coleman, who has two adult kids and two grandkids. It’s important to her to stay young at heart, so she lives a clean lifestyle through exercise and nutrition. Age is just a number to this 51-year-old stunner. “Do not look at the calendar; just keep celebrating each day as if you will not have tomorrow. Exer- cise will help you feel and stay younger. It has taken me many years to feel comfortable in my own skin, but this is the body that God has given me, and I have accepted it. In the end, we are all our greatest project and trying to be that pair of stilettos in a room of flats,” she says. Coleman’s optimistic view is infectious. “At the end of the day, I know I am not perfect by any means, but my intentions are good; I stay kind; I am free in authenticity; my heart is pure, and I love—with everything that I have.” M A X I M . C O M M A R / A P R 2 0 2 3 73

Hannah Catherine Whitmore – 3rd place H annah Catherine Whitmore, aka Hannah Foxx, light on women’s issues. is a highly educated, dynamic woman on a mis- Whitmore is a self-proclaimed gigantic nerd. She has a cus- sion to help improve people’s intimate rela- tionships with themselves and their partners. tom-built gaming PC, repairs electronics and computers, and Whitmore moved to Nevada after attending tinkers with complex interests. She is passionate about every- nursing school, becoming a doula and midwife, and serving her thing from diversions like gaming and competitive intellectual Georgia community as an EMT. “I started getting exposed to pursuits to more academically focused sources of enjoyment, like the sciences, and it lit a fire in me,” she says. From there, Whit- lectures, new medical literature, and more. “At heart, though, more set out on an incredible journey to become an intimacy I’m still a southern tomboy, and I enjoy target shooting, rock and communications coach to help individuals and couples climbing, riding horses, and fishing with my father, who is an in- learn about their bodies and how to better connect with them- credible source of support in my life.” Look for Whitmore on the selves and others. She is currently working on a book to shed public speaking circuit and learn more about her journey at w w w.thecather inewhit more.com. 74 M A R / A P R 2 0 2 3 M A X I M . C O M

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New Yorker Sheila Jane has worn many crowns throughout her life—mom, pageant queen, entre- preneur, philanthropist, and model, to name just a few. Her varied experience has shaped her into an accomplished woman who thrives on self-ac- tualization. “We have one life, and you’ve got to do everything you can to live it to the fullest extent for the longest you can. I see my- self still running races and modeling long into the future, if they’ll have me,” she laughs. It’s not hard to see why Jane is so successful. She is intelligent, articulate, confident, and real. This Miss World 2016 is a self-described real renaissance person who is continually learning and growing. “I like to do everything, and I like to get in- volved in everything.” Jane grew up on Long Island and currently resides in the City. She had to grow up very fast as a young mom who lost her hus- band at an early age. But nothing could stop her from achieving her goals. She got a business degree and an MBA from NYU. Jane is currently working as a CPA, and a model, and she has an online business that sells luxury goods. Charity work is extremely important to Jane. She learned altru- ism from her late husband and she founded a 501(c)(3) in his honor that raises money for various medical charities through athletic events. As an avid runner, Jane has done about 200 races, many marathons, and two Ironman triathlons to raise money for differ- ent causes. She also has a financial literacy charity that helps high school students. This beauty queen continues to raise awareness by competing in pageants and co-sponsoring events. “Pageants are all about giving back. They help you learn how you want to get involved and how to focus your time and attention. It’s a great plat- form to communicate your message to society.” Through it all, Jane keeps an easygoing vibe. “I have this thing about body, mind, soul, and spirit. I think they’re all interconnected.” Sheila Jane - 4th Place 76 M A R / A P R 2 0 2 3 M A X I M . C O M

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