Million Air Winter 2022

INFLUENCE

Jean-Michel Gathy The legendary architect is theman behind some of the world’s most adored luxury hotels. We speak to himabout capturing the essence of NewYork for his latest project, and about being a self-confessed control freak. Page 84

Page 80 Clare Smyth The celebrated chef sits down with Elite Traveler ’s Irenie Forshaw at Festival des Etoilés in Monaco to discuss her impressive career and how she feels sentimental about being back at Hôtel de Paris for the special event. Page 82 Behind the scenes There is an art to fi ne wine storage — Victoria Daskal provides practical advice on the optimum conditions and explores the best tools for the job — as well as heading 100 ft underground to uncover a wine vault that holds over $1bn worth of wine.

Photo LoLL Willems