{"id":74148,"date":"2023-03-31T22:00:51","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T22:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/?post_type=articles&p=74148"},"modified":"2023-03-31T22:20:27","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T22:20:27","slug":"friends-in-high-places-oc-gazette","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/friends-in-high-places-oc-gazette\/","title":{"rendered":"Friends in High Places: Meet the California Set"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In every\u00a0GRAZIA Gazette<\/em> issue, we highlight a coterie of professionals<\/a> who embody success, culture, change and the art of living well. In the latest edition, GRAZIA Gazette: Spring Fashion<\/a> <\/i>issue, we\u2019re highlighting a slew of California residents who are the top of their game in everything they do. Meet them all, below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

ANDY LEW<\/h4>\n

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The global CEO of St. John<\/a> joined the brand in May 2021 with a proven track record of driving worldwide growth for luxury fashion brands. The Southern California-born Newport Beach native has an affinity for and unique understanding of the St. John customer. Lew has set out to honor the brand\u2019s rich legacy while continuing to modernize the American luxury house for today\u2019s multi-generational women.<\/p>\n

MARY ROGERS<\/h4>\n

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Rogers is the managing director at the beachfront hotel Montage Laguna Beach and oversees sister properties Montage Healdsburg and Pendry San Diego as the area general manager. She\u2019s currently the only female GM within Montage Hotels & Resorts and has been recognized with several awards throughout her career. She also sits on the board of Visit Laguna Beach and is an active member with the City of Laguna Beach<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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MARISSA MILLS & LISA PRESENT<\/h4>\n

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Mills and Present are co- founders of the global fashion and event production agency Style Firm. They have worked in the industry for over 20 years and their business has produced more than 1,500 events. Style Firm has teamed with celebrated fashion houses from Chanel<\/a> to Oscar de la Renta<\/a> and assisted retail clients Bloomingdale<\/a>\u2019s, Neiman Marcus<\/a>, Saks Fifth Avenue<\/a> and more.<\/p>\n

MATT CRAFTON<\/h4>\n

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As Napa Valley\u2019s Chateau Montelena<\/a> resident winemaker, Crafton oversees all production and operations. He plays a critical role in strategy, education and technology at the winery, known for its age- worthy Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. \u201cThe vineyard produces this raw material with so much potential,\u201d Crafton says. \u201cMy job is to take this humble ingredient and not only make something delicious but also inspiring.\u201d<\/p>\n

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LEE TRINK<\/h4>\n

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The CEO and co-founder of FaZe Clan has proven to be an influential entrepreneur in the entertainment and media industries, creating a brand that extends beyond esports to mainstream entertainment.<\/p>\n

Read the new GRAZIA Gazette: Spring Fashion edition:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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