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Wynn Las Vegas - 2016 - Issue 1 - Spring+Summer

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Gabriel Cohen The writer of our Macau Spotlight story on the recent redesign of Mizumi at Wynn Macau, Gabriel Cohen is the author of five novels and a nonfiction book. He has written articles and essays for The New York Times, the New York Post 's Page Six Magazine, Time Out New York, Gourmet.com, and other publications. For the Mizumi story, Cohen interviewed Roger Thomas, Executive Vice President of Design for Wynn Design and Development. Says Cohen, "Interviewing Roger Thomas is an easy assignment because his enthusiasm for interior design is so palpable and articulately expressed. It's impressive to witness how that passion extends to every single element, whether walls or chairs or dinnerware, and how those choices are all guided by an overriding vision of the space. I also appreciate the alchemy of how so many rich historical and cultural influences are incorporated into—and transmuted through—the design." erin Kun Kel Erin Kunkel, who shot our feature on the fishing family behind Lakeside's Hawaiian fish program, is an award-winning photographer who works around the world and calls the foggy outer- lands of San Francisco home. When she's not behind the camera, she can be found gardening, cooking, and dreaming of warm-water surf destinations. She has photographed more than 40 cookbooks, and worked with clients like Food & Wine, Bon Appétit, and Travel + Leisure. "I always love shooting in Hawaii," says Kunkel, "but this trip combined several of my favorite things—working with a great chef, amazing food, and high-seas adven- tures. I especially loved getting a local's perspec- tive on Hana, where [the fisherman] Greggie and his family showed us remote beaches, took us fishing, and had a pi g roast!" reid bramblett Who better to pen our "Made in Italy" story than Reid Bramblett, who developed his popular ReidsItaly.com site after covering Italy in more than 25 guide- books? "On the very first day of researching my very first book, Frommer's Tuscany & Umbria," Bramblett says, "Ferragamo's Florence f lagship was across the street from my hotel, so it became the first store (and museum) I ever reviewed." Bramblett has since w on awards for his trip-planning site, ReidsGuides.com, and a s a daily travel reporter for MSNBC.com. He has also been Associate Editor of Budget Travel magazine and a contrib- uting writer to Traveland Leisure.com and Condé Nast's Concierge.com. "It was fun to revisit the Florence fashion scene," he says. "Especially at a time when Gucci is rediscovering its roots— and its mojo—under new creative direction." leilani laCson Leilani Lacson is a wardrobe stylist based in Los Angeles. For the past decade, her work, including this issue's fash- ion feature, has graced editorial, commercial, and red-carpet projects. Her versatile style has lent itself to working with a diverse range of clients, including Nordstrom, Bebe, Benefit, Nike, Target, and Disney. She has also styled celebrities such as Meagan Good and Sarah Hyland. "I absolutely enjoy every opportunity I get to style shoots at Wynn," says Lacson. "It is a pretty great feeling to see each story we shoot here come to life. We find new locations throughout the property that help tell a beautiful story, not only through the fashion but in the details of the décor." 26

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