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While Monte Carlo, Monaco’s most prominent and important quarter, has long captured the collective imagination thanks to its famed hotels, casino and F1 race, the fabled district is now more alluring than ever thanks to recent, multimillion-dollar hospitality upgrades on the iconic Place du Casino: The storied Café
(Derek Kettela/@derekkettela) In 2022, Maxim tapped Natasja Madsen as one of a handful of “Model Citizens” featured on the annual Hot 100. In 2024, we’re happy to report that the staggeringly beautiful Danish model’s star has only continued to rise. Mind you, Madsen was well on her way Author: Brandon Friederich
(Knob Creek) Knob Creek is bringing back its 18 Year Old bourbon—the Kentucky whiskey brand’s oldest release ever—for a limited time. First introduced in 2022, the 18 Year Old bourbon is aged twice as long as Knob Creek’s flagship whiskey and bottled at 100 proof. The complex spirit Author: Maxim Staff
(CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images) Oscar Piastri has taken an early lead in the contest for F1’s 2025 Drivers’ Championship with a brilliant victory at the Miami Grand Prix—his third podium-topping performance in a row and fourth this year. If the 24-year-old Australian racing wunderkind keeps up the momentum, this Author: Maxim Staff
(Porsche Design) Porsche Design has upgraded one its signature watches with the new Chronograph 1 Utility: Limited Edition. The styling of the brand’s latest chrono borrows liberally from Porsche Design’s 1970s-era “Military Chronograph,” known for its high level of reliability and readability and worn air and naval military forces. The Author: Maxim Staff
(James Devaney/GC Images) Bella Hadid, the supermodel daughter of Palestinian-American real estate mogul Mohamed Hadid, has shared a statement on the Israeli/Hamas war that’s unsurprisingly proved divisive online. Hamas led a surprise attack on Israel by land, sea and air on October 7. Israel subsequently declared war on Hamas, launching Author: Maxim Staff
(Marco Brambilla) At the stroke of midnight every evening this June, the electronic billboards that douse New York’s Times Square in everlasting light will display the scintillating mirage of a futuristic World’s Fair. View this post on Instagram Author: Vittoria Benzine