On Thursday January 25, 2024 PROFILEmiami will host ‘PROFILE Collectors Club: The Evolution of Collector Hypercars’ at leading hypercar dealership Prestige Imports. Where passion and opulence intersect, PROFILE Collectors Club is an ultra-luxury bespoke experience bringing together today's hottest brands and rarest collector's items with Miami's most active real estate and business professionals to connect and learn about their passions outside of a business setting. The lavish bespoke networking soirée will feature a panel discussion featuring automotive industry icons Prestige Imports CEO Brett David, CURATED founder John Temerian, real estate developer Gil Dezer of Bentley Residences and Porsche Design Tower, and celebrity art dealer and supercar collector Avery Andon of Art Life, who will share insights into hypercar evolution, the art of collecting, the preferences of the new generation of collectors, and the potential influence on vintage, modern, hybrid, and electric supercar values.
Brett David, CEO, Prestige Imports
Brett David, one of the leading minds in the business of automotive, serves as the dynamic CEO of Prestige Imports, a globally renowned luxury automotive dealership specializing in rare and exotic vehicles. As the second-generation leader of this iconic family-owned business, Brett has successfully guided the company to unprecedented heights, solidifying its position as a premier destination in the bespoke automotive industry.
Prestige Imports, home to one of North America's leading Lamborghini dealerships, proudly showcases phenomenal models such as the Aventador, Huracán, and Urus. The dealership's expansive showroom is also a haven for enthusiasts, featuring a diverse collection of exotics and supercars of all kinds. Renowned brands like Pagani of Miami, Gunther Werks of Miami, Lotus of Miami, Czinger of Miami, and many others grace Prestige Imports' showroom, offering a remarkable array of automotive excellence.
Prestige Imports caters to all forms of transportation that transcend the boundaries of land, sea, and air. The Prestige Marine division showcases popular watercraft brands including Pardo, Iguana, Midnight Express, Van Dutch, and Tecnomar. Additionally, Prestige Aviation extends the company’s impressive offerings to private aircraft.
Notably, Brett David and the Prestige Imports team regularly give back to the community with the establishment of Ride2Revive, a non-profit organization. This annual event, orchestrated by Prestige Imports, unites exotic car owners for a noble cause and exemplifies Brett David's commitment to giving back and providing exceptional automotive experiences to those experiencing difficult circumstances.
Brett David's unwavering commitment to meeting each client’s specific needs has made Prestige Imports the foremost choice for luxury transportation enthusiasts in and around South Florida.
Brett David speaks at the Sixth Annual Miami Concours in Miami Design District
Brett David’s showroom at Prestige Imports
311 Atlantic Isle being developed by David Development (More Info)
Brett David Speaks at the Sixth Annual Miami Concours in Miami Design District
Gil Dezer, Dezer Development (Porsche Design Tower & Bentley Residences)
One of the youngest developers of luxury high-rise residential and condo-hotel properties in the United States, Gil Dezer has been instrumental in changing the face and value of South Florida real estate. He has earned wide recognition as a key developer at the forefront of the luxury brand partnership real estate trend and continues to actively partner with major brands to further spotlight South Florida to buyers globally.
Most recently, Gil announced his partnership with Bentley Motors to construct the first ever Bentley Residences, 200-plus oceanfront residences which will launch sales later this year. Standing at 749 feet and over 60 stories high, the property will be the tallest residential tower on a U.S. beachfront.
Other Dezer Development oceanfront projects include the first-ever Residences by Armani/Casa tower in partnership with the iconic fashion and furnishings designer, Giorgio Armani. Developed in partnership with the Related Group, the project recently achieved its $1 billion sellout. Gil also partnered with Porsche Design Group to deliver Porsche Tower, a 60-story ultra-luxury tower showcasing a one-of-a-kind Patented robotic parking system known as the “Dezervator,” which allows owners to park their vehicles in ‘sky garages’ directly next to their units. Gil also led the Trump Organization’s first foray into the South Florida real estate market through the successful development of Trump Grande Ocean Resort and Residences and Trump Towers.
Notable future projects include the Intracoastal Mall, which will bring 2,000 residences, 375,000 square feet of retail, 200,000 square feet of office, a hotel, harbor and park to the Miami waterfront site, transforming the nearly 30-acre property.
Gil holds a Florida real estate license and is the past president and Chairman Emeritus of the Developers & Builders Alliance (DBA), one of the world’s largest development and construction organizations. He is a past recipient of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s R.E.A.L. Award for Residential Real Estate – Condominiums, and has taken home the Platinum Personal Achievement Award for Sales Director of the Year for Trump Grande Ocean Resort & Residences for three years in a row at the annual Florida’s BEST Awards.
Active in the community, Gil holds several positions including co-founder of the Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation; Young President of the Miami Heart Institute; and member of Florida Friends of Israeli Defense Forces (FFIDF); Project Cradle in Miami; WIZO Florida; and One Family Fund Organization.
Bentley Residences Miami being developed by Dezer Development
Bentley Residences Miami being developed by Dezer Development
Gil Dezer’s patented ‘Dezervator’ featured at Porsche Design Tower and will also be featured in Bentley Residences Miami
The lobby at Porsche Design Tower showcasing the ‘Dezervator’
Porsche Design Tower developed by Dezer Development
John Temerian, CURATED
John Temerian, the co-founder of CURATED, is a notable car aficionado and a driving force behind the company's unique approach to vintage supercars. Established in 2015 with business partner Jordi Ricart, CURATED distinguishes itself by functioning not as a conventional dealership or restoration facility, but as a team of historians dedicated to preserving the legacies of rare automotive gems. Specializing in Vintage Blue Chip European Automobiles, particularly those from the 1970s to the early 2000s, Temerian's passion for these iconic vehicles is evident in CURATED's commitment to meticulous restoration and documentation.
Temerian's leadership, alongside co-founders Ricart, Alan Lazowski, and Jim Goetz, has propelled CURATED to international acclaim. Believing in the automobile as a viable investment asset class, they strategically focus on low-production cars, betting on the iconic supercars of the 1980s and 1990s. This vision has positioned CURATED as a renowned brand, celebrated for its pursuit of unique Analog Supercars. Temerian's partnership with Jordi Ricart is a testament to the synergy born from their seemingly disparate backgrounds – a passionate car aficionado and an experienced corporate executive. Their shared commitment to integrity, entrepreneurship, and stewarding the next generation of collectors defines CURATED's success.
The genesis of CURATED arose from Temerian's inherent love for vintage European blue-chip supercars and Jordi's entrepreneurial mindset. Their partnership, supported by Alan Lazowski and Jim Goetz, has not only shaped the company but also garnered the trust of clients and investors alike. With an unwavering vision and relentless pursuit of excellence, John Temerian has played a pivotal role in making CURATED a respected authority within the niche, recognized for pairing the world's best supercars with the world's best collectors.
John Temerian, Ronnie Vogel, Craig Robins & Brett David at the Miami Concours - Image via World Red Eye
John Temerian’s Curated Wynwood Showroom (Image via Curated)
Vintage to modern Lamborghini inventory offered by Curated (Image via Curated)
Avery Andon, ArtLife
Avery Andon is a Veteran Art Dealer and Philanthropist, most notably as the manager to world renowned Street Artist, Alec Monopoly and Founder / CEO of ArtLife Gallery. Under Avery’s guidance, Alec has grown into one of the most profitable street artists in the world, with 8-figure annual revenue, sold out exhibitions from New York to Morocco, and lucrative endorsement deals. Avery founded www.artlife.com in 2014, a successful e-commerce art platform considered one of the first Online-Only Blue Chip Art Galleries. ArtLife has achieved 8-Figure annual sales using an innovative business model Avery conceptualized coined “Click & Mortar” - combining online and social media “click” driven sales with strategically planned brick and “mortar” physical pop ups. He has been featured in New York Times, Forbes, Vanity Fair, New York Post, and HypeBeast along with advising a range of celebrities and companies on their Art Investments. As an active philanthropist, Avery has served as the Co-Chair for UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital, Goldie Hawn’s Mind Up Charity, along with co-founding City Seats to benefit The Boys & Girls Club of America. Avery currently serves on the Committee of anti- poaching non-profit WildAid, and Amazon conversation charity ACT. Since moving to Miami, Avery has supported Miami Police’s Do The Right Thing Initiative, and Amigos for Kids to help provide meals for underprivileged South Florida families.
Avery Andon’s Art Life Gallery in Magic City District Miami (Image via Art Life)
Alec Monopoly featured at Art Life
In celebration of Jeff Koons 69th birthday ArtLife will present a rare “Balloon Venus” sculpture from his Dom Perignon collaboration (Image via ArtLife)
John Temerian, Stirling Fairman and Avery Andon at ‘The Rise of Luxury In The Digital Age X PROFILEmiami’
Date: January 25, 2024
Location: Prestige Imports, 15050 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach
Event Time: 7 PM – 10 PM
DJ/ Music: DAKAP
Fireside Chat Speakers:
Brett David, Prestige Imports
Gil Dezer, Dezer Development
John Temerian, CURATED
Avery Andon, Art Life
Immerse yourself in Prestige Imports' one-of-a-kind Miami Showroom for an ultra-luxury experience featuring:
ON VIEW: A custom curated collection of coveted vintage and modern hypercars from brands such as Bugatti, Pagani, Ferrari, McClaren and Lamborghini, guided by supercar icon Brett David, vintage supercar dealer John Temerian of CURATED, and renowned collector Gil Dezer, developer of Bentley Residences Miami and Porsche Design Tower.
ON VIEW: Custom curated collection of over 60+ rare timepieces including Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, Rolex, etc. by Timepiece Trading.
ON VIEW: Custom curated art collection by celebrity art dealer Avery Andon of Art | Life featuring works by Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Jeff Koons and Alec Monopoly.
A panel discussion with exploring "The Evolution of Collector Hypercars” featuring esteemed panelists, including Prestige Imports CEO Brett David, CURATED founder John Temerian, real estate developer Gil Dezer of Bentley Residences and Porsche Design Tower, and celebrity art dealer Avery Andon of Art Life.
Pop-Ups by Miami-based shoe and lifestyle brand Blu Scarpa and diamond jeweler Susan Blake.
A luxury DJ-led cocktail soiree surrounded by rare hypercars. Food & Drinks by Pura Vida, Zeroe Plant Based Caviar, E11EVEN Vodka, VIP Seltzer and Brugal Rum.
Music by local Miami-based DJ DAKAP
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