b'ON THE COVERballietwangluxuryliving.comAs we unveil the inaugural issue of Balliet + Wang Luxury Living, we proudlypresent a cover that encapsulates ourRuby Wang theme: East Meets West. This magazineruby@daftariangroup.comis a groundbreaking endeavor aimedat the Chinese community residing inMichael Balliet michael@daftariangroup.comcoastal Orange County, a vibrant expat group that Ruby Wang and MichaelJustin WilliamsBalliet of the BW Group felt deserved a publication reflecting their unique life- Carolyn Grundmanstyle and experiences. For our cover, we chose a stunningRandi KarabinhouseinSailview,NewportCoast,embodying classic elegance and archi- Sophia Balliet tectural beauty. The homes strikingTaite Nicholson black and white color scheme inspiredus to pay homage to the timeless era ofHugo Garcia Balliet + Wang Luxury LivingThe Great Gatsby, reimagined through amodern lens. CO-FOUNDERRuby Wang East Meets WestOur vision came to life with a luxuriousruby@ballietwang.com BW GroupRuby Wang Maybach gracefully positioned in theCO-FOUNDERMichael Balliet Michael Balliet foreground, symbolizing sophisticationmichael@ballietwang.com and style. Ruby and Michael, resplendentEDITORin their evening wear, grace the cover,Sailview embodying the essence of classic vintageJustin Williams styling that never goes out of fashion. MANAGING EDITOR This meticulously crafted cover servesCarolyn Grundman not only as a visual feast but also as aART DIRECTOR Maybachreminder of the rich cultural tapestryRandi KarabinRubyMichael that defines our community. We inviteCONTRIBUTING WRITERSSophia Ballietour readers to immerse themselves inTaite Nicholsonthe pages of Balliet + Wang Luxury Living,CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERwhere the elegance of the past seamlesslyHugo GarciaBalliet + Wangintertwines with contemporary living.Luxury LivingBalliet + Wang Luxury Living is published by Aspect Media LLC Copyright2025 Aspect Media LLC.All rights reserved. The opinions expressed by the authors and contributors to Balliet + Wang Luxury Living are not necessarily those of the editor or publisher.PRINTED BY PUBLICATION PRINTERS6 BALLIET + WANG LUXURY LIVING'