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Brand New: Gray Malin at the Coral Casino Beach and Cabana Club

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6 years ago

Hi Everyone,

Today marks the first series release of 2018, and I could not be happierto be sharing_Gray Malin at the Coral Casino Beach and Cabana Club_with you all today! Inspired by one of America’s premier social clubs with an oceanfront setting and a celebrated larger-than-life swimming pool, this series pays homage to the splendor of a timeless day spent at the Coral Casino Beach and Cabana Club. Evoking 1960’s resort lifestyle, I imagined a unique fine art collection celebrating design and history, while transporting viewers to the poolside glamour of yesteryear at the members-only historic landmark along the beloved California coast.

To fully understand my inspiration behind this series, please allow me to give you a bit of backstory on my muse,the Coral Casino Beach and Cabana Club.Adjacent to Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara,along a beautiful stretch of sand known as Butterfly Beach, the Coral Casino opened its doors in 1937 asan exclusive social club featuring amongst other things, an Olympic sized pool overlooking the beach. Open only to its private members and guests of the hotel, the Coral Casino has long been regardedas one of the “jewels of Santa Barbara’s socialscene," by its members and lucky visitors, alike.

To shine a spotlight on this historic landmark as well as mark the90th anniversary ofFour Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara, I was enlisted to help celebrate andcreate a one-of-a-kind series at the Resort’s members-onlyCoral Casino Beach and Cabana Club.Upon first stepping foot on the property, I was completely takenby its sophisticated glamour as well as fully engaged by its rich history and luxurious prominence.I knew right away that I wanted to create a series that would be both reminiscent of yesteryear as well as refreshingly modern.

To bring my vision to life, Ienlisted the help of the incredible synchronized dance team, the Aqualillies, whom you may recognize from my series, Aqua Glam. Together, with this iconic backdrop, I created thisseries to payhomage to the splendor of a timeless day spent poolside under the California sun.

To see all of the images be sure to check outGray Malin at the Coral Casino Beach and Cabana Club on the shop today! Then, you're all personally invitedcome back soon foran exclusive Behind the Scenes on the making of this exciting new series. Until then, please enjoy...

Cheers,

xx

GM