APR 2024 | #100 ISSUE

In this month’s issue, our front and back cover story is with Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Jeremih who is known a for a number of hits including, Birthday Sex! We talk about his career, his creative approach, what it was like creating this hit song, and how he got into Birthday Sex wine. We also connected with noted winemaker, Russell Bevan who talks about how he got into the industry, how he got involved in this venture with Jeremih, and upcoming projects!

We also caught up with NBA Champion and host of All the Smoke, Matt Barnes (previous Athleisure Mag cover for JUN ISSUE #54) as he and his fiance, Anansa Sims debuted The Barnes Bunch this month on WE TV! We talk about why they wanted to make this show, the importance of showcasing their relationship alongside their children as well as Anansa's mother, Beverly Jonhson, and upcoming projects that they have coming up.

We always like to stay with our fitness goals and we have been enjoying getting to workout on and to know more about Lagree Fitness' Micro! We circled back for another interview to talk with the founder of the method as well as the equipment, Sebastien Lagree to find out how we can use this machine, optimizing our time on it, and utilizing Lagree on Demand. We also talked with the CEO of Hyperice, Jim Huether, to find out about their assortment, great devices we should have, and why recovery is so important.

We also have another great fitness interview with Celeb Fitness Trainer, Jenna Willis who has trained Vanderpump Rules' Lala Kent, Liza Koshy, and Camila Cabello to name a few. We wanted to know how she came to the industry, why fitness is so important to her, how we can implement the lifestyle into our lives regardless of where we are in this journey, and her upcoming projects.

Launching May 2nd, The Idea of You starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galetzine will be available on Prime Video. We had the pleasure of attending the Global Press Conference for this film a few weeks back where we got to find out more information on this movie which was adapted from the book of the same name, how the cast came together for this film, and why telling this story was so important.

We have been a long time fan of Natori which is a world of luxury across categories from lounge/sleepwear, RTW, home, fragrances, and more. We had the pleasure of sitting down with the brand's Founder, Josie Natori as she shared how she turned a career in finance to one that involves art, design, and showcasing her Asian heritage. We talk about her labels, the importance of being independent and family owned, as well as the importance of integrity and authenticity.

We also interviewed CEO, Founder, and Chief Cheerleader, Tony Drockton of luxury handbag brand, Hammitt. We talked about how this line started, the importance of knowing your customer, and leaning into the heritage that is familiar to those who are fans of the brand.

This month's The Art of the Snack comes from Casa Bond which is located here in NY's NoHo. We wanted to know more about this Mexican fine dining cuisine that is found in this ambiance rich restaurant.

We also wanted to find out more about MICHELIN Guide from its history, its star ratings for restaurants and their latest Keys for hotels! We also found out about how important it is to keep the customer central in the restaurants and hotels that are featured.

This month's Athleisure List comes from Savta, a tasty destination in NYC that is a must to stop by. We also have Burke Williams Spa which has located in California that are perfect for resets and day spa amenities.

This month’s 9PLAYLIST comes from our cover star, Jeremih as he shares songs he's listening to. He also shares his 9DRIP with us as well as he talks about items he purchased for himself, his go-to style, and how he gave back to others. Netflix's Outer Banks star, Chase Stokes also shares his 9PLAYLIST with us as well. Our 9LIST STORI3S comes from 3X Team USA Olympic Gymnast medalist Suni Lee. Our 63MIX ROUTIN3S comes from Josie Natori and Tony Drockton. This month's THE 9LIST 9CH3FS and THE 9LIST 9B-L-D comes from Chef Elisa Marshall, Chef Marcel Vigneron, and Chef Pyet DeSpain.