Indholdsfortegnelse for May/June 2019 i Maxim

In automotive parlance, a “unicorn” is a vehicle so rare that most people will never lay eyes on it — a Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic, Mercedes-Benz 300SL “Gullwing” or a McLaren F1, for example. Finding one in the wild is tantamount to trapping the mythical horned horse. The 1934 BMW R7 is as close to a unicorn as a motorcycle can get: a hypnotic, Art Deco wave of steel and rubber seemingly summoned from an alternate universe where mundane objects like Crocs and microwavable corndogs could never exist. Conceived in 1933 during Germany’s rebuilding interwar years, like the unicorn itself the R7 was also once thought to be mythical; for over half a century, the only evidence of its actual existence was a grainy black and white photo. But…

Velvety. Vanilla. Toffee. Caramel. Tickling your taste buds as the bottle disgorges its golden elixir to the final precious drop. I’ve been lucky enough to enjoy many a bottle of Krug, a champagne like no other. Fantastic enough to seduce even a dyed-in-the-wool Burgundy lover like myself to the golden side of the force. For most, champagne is just ginger beer with connections. But Krug is different. In conception. In vision. And in history. Early on the House of Krug’s passion for generosity and pleasure led to success. And in a quirky cool rock ’n’ roll way that only they could pull off. Who else transports their champers in a custom Rolls commissioned just for the job? The accounting department clearly was not involved in that decision. But the dreamers…

Trolle Ljungby Castle in the south of Sweden, medieval in origin, is a notable historic landmark in a part of the country famed for its hunting traditions. It would be hard to find a more fitting setting for the home of VO Vapen, the family-run gunsmiths occupying a small factory on the castle grounds who quietly craft the most exclusive hunting rifles in the world, the very best of which can cost more than $800,000 apiece and take up to a year and a half to complete. Their clientele includes well-heeled hunters and gun collectors from all walks of life, but a few names stand out in particular: H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf and H.R.H. Prince Carl Philip of Sweden; H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince…

Since Alexandra Shipp first took on the role of Storm in 2016’s X-Men: Apocalypse, a lot has changed for the 27-year old actress. No longer merely an emerging star, Shipp now occupies a major role in the billion-dollar mega-franchise, which has paved the way in for other big-time castings like the female lead in another summer release with big expectations, Shaft with Samuel L. Jackson. With her return in this summer’s surefire X-Men blockbuster, Dark Phoenix, Shipp has earned a significant place for herself, and her character, in the current iteration of the X-Men universe. “What I loved so much about going back into this process was that in the beginning, on Apocalypse, everyone really made us newcomers…. feel really good and welcomed into a family,” Shipp tells Maxim. “So…

If you should never judge a book by its cover, then it’s also wise to never judge a cigar by its wrapper, or at least by its nation of origin. For while some might turn their noses up at anything that wasn’t born in Cuba, the truth is that world-class cigar rollers today can be found in lots of locales, and it just so happens that the Turks and Caicos Islands is on the exclusive list of places crafting cigars of a quality on par with those produced anywhere in the Caribbean. There’s no denying the Cuban influence on cigars in the Turks and Caicos, especially when you enter Cuban Crafters TCI, also known as the Turks and Caicos Cigar Shop and Cigar Factory. Using Cuban-seed tobacco, top quality cigars…

A day in early fall. The low, thick fog invades the valley, the wind is so weak it barely moves the leaves. The Emilian countryside, in the province of Modena, Italy, stretches for miles, pervaded by cultivated fields, streets, and rivers. Time has taken its toll on an asphalt road that separates two long rows of trees. A short stop, it seems like the perfect frame to take a picture. In the flat and uniform light, the Pagani Huayra Roadster, which costs just under $2.6 million, shines even brighter. There is an almost magical air, it seems as if time and the whole world has stopped to contemplate the elegant and brazen beauty of founder and chief designer Horacio Pagani’s latest creation. The big 12-cylinder engine rumbles while the Huayra…

Nick Cannon is a worker, a grinder, a hustler. In the world of social media, insta-celebrity and shortcuts to fame, Cannon, Maxim’s Entertainment Adviser, is old-school, working across the industry from TV and film to music. He’s as likely to appear in a boardroom or pitch meeting as he is on stage or in front of a camera, and it’s this diversity of abilities and need to be in constant motion creating something new that makes him such a rare breed. We managed to get the multi-hyphenate superstar to slow down long enough to discuss what keeps him driven and how he maintains the same energy and enthusiasm that cemented his fame more than a decade ago. On Choosing His Projects: Really [it’s] whatever’s intriguing to me at the time……

While it may be captivating to stare out over the clear, turquoise waters of the Turks and Caicos, there is perhaps just as much beauty underneath the surface of this jaw-dropping archipelago. To experience the wonders that surround the islands, hook up with one of the dozens of dive operators and guide services that are available on the islands, must-visit destinations for the world’s scuba diving enthusiasts. The islands boast access to the third largest barrier reef system in the world. This ensures a beautiful array of colorful reef fish, and the imposing predators that follow them (sharks, stingrays, and so on). But the islands also sit on an underwater plateau that quickly falls off more than 7,000 feet to the ocean floor, offering not only a diversity of marine…

If nothing else, Dani Divine certainly makes a statement. The stunning, unapologetic beauty has brought the alternative lifestyle into the mainstream, emerging victorious in the Maxim UK Cover competition. The London-native, whose modeling and performance work includes elements of burlesque, fetishism and a jolt of rock and roll, had few expectations upon entering the contest, admitting to Maxim, “I entered with no expectation of winning, but it was for a good cause and I had nothing to lose. I only started getting excited after making it through the first few rounds, when I realized I had a chance of making it to the final round!” As for how she managed to earn the most votes, she is genuinely thankful to her fans, whom she has cultivated via social media. “I…

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Cigars have of course been popular with Manhattan’s movers and shakers as well as connoisseurs of fine living in general for many years. So it may surprise you to learn that the city recently got its very first Cigar Sommelier, now in residence at the Soho Cigar Bar. This isn’t just a courtesy title or marketing ploy; Michael Dounoulis is now certified by the Tobacconist University, in Princeton, N.J. “Once I found out that I could be the first one in New York City, I needed to make sure I did it before anyone else,” as he told Crain’s New York Business. The high-end smoking lounge, which celebrated its 20th anniversary this past January, offers more than 100 types of cigars, ranging from $17 to $60 each. “Dounoulis can tell…

THE MAXIM BIG GAME EXPERIENCE DREW A WHO’S WHO OF ATHLETES, ARTISTS, CELEBRITIES, MODELS AND VIPS TO MAXIM’S ANNUAL PRE-SUPER BOWL EXTRAVAGANZA IN ATLANTA. The crowd went wild for killer performances by Future, Jamie Foxx, Diplo, Zaytoven and Yo Gotti plus DJ Ruckus, DJ Rootsqueen, Ariana Gavrilis and Barachi on February 2, 2019. Model Camille Kostek hosting the red-hot red carpet. This iconic evening paid homage to Atlanta royalty with unique activations including Zaytoven’s Basement Studio, presented by AKG, which incorporated all aspects of the multi-platinum legend’s original Mama’s Basement studio courtesy of Familiar Territory Records. Guests enjoyed an open bar featuring Chivas Regal® Scotch Whisky and additional Pernod Ricard brands plus delicious bites courtesy of local Waffle House® restaurants. Las Vegas hotspot APEX Social Club of the recently renovated…

A few summers ago when the $300 million-plus Philippe Starck-designed megayacht Motor Yacht A slipped into its berth in Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos, the local newspaper reported that its owner, Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko, was on a mission: he “owns property in the Turks and Caicos Islands and is looking to purchase more.” If you’ve ever been to the idyllic British Overseas Territory, comprised of dozens tropical islands and picturesque private cays east of the Bahamas, off the coasts of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, it’s easy enough to see why Melnichenko and other billionaires would want to invest. Aside from their status as an offshore financial hub, the Turks and Caicos are spectacularly beautiful and relatively unspoiled, elegant and sophisticated yet in an utterly relaxed way, a…

“A passionate food culture set amongst the backdrop of an absolutely stunning location” is how chef Shawn McClain of Sage at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas described the culinary scene in the Turks and Caicos following a recent visit. “The cuisine reflects an international influence executed by very talented chefs.” McClain, like an increasing number of foodies, dropped in for the Caribbean Food and Wine Festival, an annual event that is turning the quiet island nation into “one of the hottest destinations for culinary travel” in the region, festival co-founder Nikheel Advani told Forbes. “Before farm-to-table became trendy, or even discussed, local seafood was available right off our shores and had always been a staple of our island diet.” Spiny Caribbean lobsters are a local delicacy, as is…

Originally from Tijuana, Mexico, but now a resident of Los Angeles, Yaret Lora has built a passionate fanbase on both sides of the border. Building her career, Lora began in the theatre and moved to Los Angeles to further pursue acting, before finding additional success in modeling, and eventually, grabbing the prestigious honor as the winner of the Maxim Mexico Cover Girl competition. “I started following Maxim on Instagram because I love their photoshoots,” Lora confesses. “I feel they empower women to be who they really are, and feel sexy at the same time. When I saw the contest, I never thought twice. I signed up and thought, ‘Wow, it would be really cool to represent my country’. I had never been in a competition before, and seeing all the…