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Akillis Presents: Obsessed & Python. When blue becomes a signature, an obsession, a statement. With Obsessed, Akillis transforms blue into a statement of identity. Akillis unveils Obsessed, its new campaign spotlighting blue, the Maison’s emblematic color. Intense, vibrant, and magnetic, this signature blue stands as a visual manifesto. More than a shade, it is an attitude. More than a backdrop, it is a declaration. Since its beginnings, Akillis has cultivated a bold vision o

Aasif Mandvi has built a career at the intersection of sharp comedy and thoughtful storytelling, moving fluidly between stage, screen, and late‑night satire. Known for blending humor with incisive commentary on culture, politics, and identity, he has become a distinctive voice in contemporary entertainment. In this conversation, he opens up about the craft behind his work, the stories that matter to him now, and how he navigates a landscape that is constantly shifting. Elevat

Few executives in fashion have shaped the industry’s modern modeling landscape quite like Ali Kavoussi. As founder and managing partner of The Lions, Kavoussi has built a reputation for spotting talent early and guiding careers with longevity in mind rather than chasing trends and virality. Under his leadership, the agency has become known for balancing established supermodels like Candice Swanepoel, Eva Herzigova, Mariacarla Boscono, Anne V, Kristen McMenamy, Kate Upton, Ale

Elevated Magazines: You’ve spent over 20 years perfecting Tequila Partida — what does it mean to you personally to be the Maestro Tequilero behind what is considered the world’s highest-rated additive-free tequila, and how has your philosophy evolved over those two decades? José Valdez: Being the Maestro Tequilero behind Tequila Partida has been both a personal and professional fulfillment. It is incredibly rewarding to see decades of dedication reflected in the brand’s prest

Christian James Madsen is an American film and television actor known for his work in both independent cinema and mainstream productions. Christian is truly a filmmaker and author at heart, also producing, writing and directing projects of passion, with the goal to tell stories that resonate, through all mediums. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, he grew up immersed in the entertainment industry as the son of legendary actor Michael Madsen and the nephew of Oscar no

For Spring-Summer 2026, accessory designer Tyler Ellis has debuted an exclusive collaboration with the fashion house Tony Ward Couture. Unveiled on the runway at Le Galerie de Géologie et de Minéralogie during Paris Haute Couture Week in January, as part of Tony Ward Couture’s Spring Summer 2026 collection, Facets of Light, the collaboration extends the show’s exploration of transformation, structure, and radiance. Each piece is conceived as an extension of the garment, desig

Cyrus Genève expands its contemporary and avant-garde vision of Haute Horlogerie with the DOMINION LAPIS BLUE GMT, a creation that blends technical expertise and emotional intensity in one of its most captivating expressions to date. While preserving the distinctive 42 mm round case in polished and brushed grade 5 titanium and the Maison’s in-house automatic movement, this new proposal marks a significant stylistic evolution: the traditional openworked architecture gives way

A world for those who seek beauty in life. A market for dreamers, investors, and those who appreciate the value of the buying experience just as much as they value the newly made investment of a high end timepiece. As with almost all luxury markets, there are always individuals behind the curtain, cranking the gears and making the connections. One of the top guns of this under-the-radar industry is Arnauld Lapierre. Arnauld is the landing point between luxury timepiece brands

In the high-stakes, shadow-drenched world of Patricia Cornwell’s Scarpetta , every character carries the weight of a complicated history. To bring the pivotal role of Dorothy Farinelli to life for Amazon Prime Video ’s blockbuster adaptation, the production turned to Amanda Righetti —an actor uniquely equipped to balance the character’s extravagant, extroverted “manhunter” energy with the technical precision of a period piece. Starring opposite a powerhouse ensemble including

“Nowadays people know the price of everything and the value of nothing” -Oscar Wilde The runaway materialism that we see today is perhaps the logical conclusion of “technological progress” in manufacturing combined with the unfortunate general consensus of wanting less skin in the game. People no longer need to worry about taking care of a few precious items - anything can be replaced and will arrive in the mail tomorrow. As newer generations have become increasingly more amn

The world's greatest culinary experiences share a quality that is almost impossible to define and immediately recognizable when encountered — a sense that every element has been considered, that nothing is accidental, and that the people behind the experience care deeply about the impression it leaves. That quality is what Elevated Wine Spirits & Cuisine has sought out and celebrated since the magazine's founding. In 2026, the global fine dining and luxury beverage landscape