SACOOR BROTHERS
LIGHT AND CONTEMPORARY COLLECTION
CARTIER
OPENS NEW BOUTIQUE IN DOHA
MARIA TASH
BRINGS THE FIRST LUXURY PIERCING DESTINATION
INTERVIEW
WITH THIERRY WASSER MAISON GUERLAIN
SAINT LAURENT
SIGNATURE AND STYLE
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CONTENTS P. 8
CARTIER OPENS NEW BOUTIQUE IN DOHA
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SACOOR BROTHERS LIGHT AND CONTEMPORARY COLLECTION
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SAINT LAURENT SIGNATURE AND STYLE
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MARIA TASH BRINGS THE FIRST LUXURY PIERCING DESTINATION
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INTERVIEW WITH THIERRY WASSER MAISON GUERLAIN
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SACOOR BROTHERS
LIGHT AND CONTEMPORARY COLLECTION
CARTIER
OPENS NEW BOUTIQUE IN DOHA
ISSUE N’19 2019
MARIA TASH
BRINGS THE FIRST LUXURY PIERCING DESTINATION
INTERVIEW
WITH THIERRY WASSER MAISON GUERLAIN
SAINT LAURENT
SIGNATURE AND STYLE
CONTRIBUTING EDITOR LESLIE FERNANDEZ PARIS FAROUK CHEKOUFI
EDITOR’S LETTER
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CARTIER
Opens New Boutique in Doha to Offer Local Clients Bespoke Experiences
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oused in 21 High St. - Katara, Cartier’s new boutique in Doha joins the Maison’s local offering with a focus on tradition, privacy and exclusivity. The 460 square meter boutique displays an impressive architecture with high ceilings yet provides a private atmosphere with two main 8 NEWS
entrances and three VIP salons boasting luxurious boudoir furnishings. The space also features an elevated area that will host animations around art and craftsmanship. The boutique’s majestic design intertwines Cartier codes with local touch visuals—a powerful
blend that underlines both the Maison’s and the city’s shared commitment to preserving and cultivating heritage, hospitality traditions and personal relationships. “We value our partnership with Cartier and are delighted to see this new boutique integrate local traditions and values that will undoubtedly lead to strengthened relationships with the city,” said Mr. Nabeel Ali Bin Ali, Vice Chairman and Executive Vice President of Ali Bin Ali Holding. Adjacent to Katara Cultural Village, which stands as the city’s beacon of the arts, the location of Cartier’s new boutique highlights long-standing ties with arts and culture. “We are thrilled to become part of this avant-garde development, with a brand new space that celebratesCartier’s history, style and craftsmanship while also paying tribute to local heritage and traditions,” said Christophe Massoni, CEO Cartier Middle East, India and Africa on the occasion of the boutique’s opening. “We look forward to welcoming our clients here, and providing them with exceptional Cartier experiences,” he added.
Maison Cartier
Founded in 1847 by Louis Francois Cartier, the family run Cartier firm has expanded to become an international Jewellery house with a reputation second to none. From the very beginning, Cartier has been associated with the magic of fine Jewellery making, high watch making and extravagant luxury items, bringing new horizons to the world of art and Jewellery and distinguishing its clients by the unique designs and the strong signature of all its creations. The art of fine craftsmanship and the search for exquisite materials has set Cartier apart for centuries.
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GALERIES LAFAYETTE DOHA Unveils Together For Good Campaign For Ramadan 2019
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t’s that time of the year again - a time to give, time to share and time to reach out. In keeping with this spirit and to mark the start of the Holy Month of Ramadan, Ali Bin Ali Holding’s Galeries Lafayette Doha launched the ‘Together for Good campaign’ as part of its efforts to give back to
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society and nature. The garment donation campaign upholds the philosophy of «global initiative for more responsible fashion».The endeavor is an extension of the Galeries Lafayette Group’s ambitious sustainable development policy that is applied at Galeries Lafayette
all over the globe.The 40-day campaign, which intends to promote recyclable fashion, will continue for the entire month of Ramadan until after Eid al-Fitr. A 4 meter tall mannequin has been placed at the main entrance of Galeries Lafayette Doha and all the donated clothes will be put up on it. At the end of every week, on Saturday, the clothes will be taken down and handed over to charity organizations for donation. The ‘Together for Good’ initiative promotes the real meaning of sharing. Statistics show that an amazing 30% of clothes an individual buys are never worn. Encouraging people to share their unused clothes with the less fortunate is Galeries Lafayette Doha’s way of paying tribute to the Holy month of Ramadan.
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Upholding the noble idea of donations and promotion of recycling, Vice Chairman & EVP of Ali Bin Ali Holding Mr. Nabeel Ali Bin Ali said: “We are committed towards having a more responsible business. We believe in promoting common good and the ‘Together for Good campaign’ is a manifestation of that effort. It is not just a campaign, but also a movement for the progress and wellbeing of the society. The Holy month of Ramadan was the ideal time to take this small step towards greater good. ” True to its role as a ‹brand house› and a trendsetter, Galeries Lafayette Doha’s Ramadan 2019 ‘Together for Good’ campaign champions the idea of charity and the importance of recyclable fashion for a better world for all. 12 NEWS
JAEGER-LECOULTRE
Launches a Care Program With 8 Year Warranty
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nderpinning its ambition to continuously provide richer, more innovative and tailored experiences for its customers, Jaeger-LeCoultre launches a Care program in line with evolving global customer needs and desire for personalized content, technical expertise and education. This Care program will deploy a dedicated digital platform, highly personalized with value-added information, advice and services as well as an up to 8-year International Limited Warranty across all clocks and watches. Jaeger-LeCoultre is a fullyintegrated manufacture with more than 180 crafts 14 NEWS
under one roof. From Research and Development, to design, to assembly, decoration or crimp, every different stage required for the creation of a Jaeger‑LeCoultre timepiece is conducted within the Manufacture in the Joux Valley in Switzerland. This quest for excellence drives the Maison’s creativity and the quality of its timepieces, and JaegerLeCoultre constantly dedicates its investments to improving the satisfaction of its clients. The set of new services will be managed via a dedicated online platform available in 12
languages (English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Russian, simplified and traditional Chinese, Japanese and Korean). Wechat users will also benefit from the program thanks to the integration of the platform. Designed to foster an intensified relationship with customers around the world, the Care program is supported by JaegerLeCoultre’s global multi-channel network to meet customers wherever they prefer to shop or connect with the Maison. Customers can receive advice and support related to the online platform across all of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s official POS [and e-commerce partners] globally, regardless of whether they have made their purchase in store or online. The spirit of inventiveness anchored in JaegerLeCoultre’s heritage In line with the Maison’s principle of innovation at the service of watchmaking, the Care program is rooted in the Maison’s alchemy between past, present, and future to provide the highest technical expertise and unparalleled service levels. It is Jaeger-LeCoultre’s A to Z approach and exceptional teams of watchmakers, artisans,
engineers, technicians, artists and other specialists that drives the Maison’s creativity, the quality of its timepieces and related services or experiences. The collective passion of the Manufacture for innovation and its appetite to master together the technical challenges of watchmaking has resulted in the creation of over 1,200 calibers including the world’s most iconic watches and high complications.
Catherine Rénier, CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre,statement “We are proud to say that our new Care program is an integral part of our Maison’s values to foster a longterm and caring relationship with our customers. We continuously invest in the satisfaction of our valued customers and this program and warranty offer is a true milestone designed to assist our customers in knowing better and taking care of their timepieces. We are excited to offer this new solution to our customers’ evolving preferences while remaining true to our Maison’s long traditions and status as the Home of Watchmaking, by constantly challenging ourselves to take technology, design and service quality to the next level.”
MY PERFUMES
Revolutionizes With a Never Before Alcohol-Free Range of Perfumes That Are Everlasting
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e a part of a revolution in the world of innovation in Niche Perfumery. My Perfumes creates a fragrance rampage by introducing to the market, perfumes that are alcohol free yet long lasting. With their non-alcoholic (no ethanol) range of perfumes, it employs
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transparent, sprayable and a high dosage of new compounds to enhance the userexperience by providing a wide range of lasting fragrances. The unique olfactory signature will leave you asking for more and will then satisfy that
with a wide range of differing experiences. What make these fragrances special are the formulations that are chemically sound and safe for the environment. The newly introduced ‘MY’ range includes some of the most spell-binding fragrances aptly named Fleur, Powdery, Rustic Oud, Compassionate Sandal, Hot Vanilla and Intense Orris. They are rich in texture and their silkiness embraces your skin smoothly, leaving it refreshed. Starting with Fleur, its swaying sweet aroma is tempered with authentic floral spices and woody essences to set a perfect harmony with a musky tinge. Powdery woos you with its refreshing version of vanilla infused with exquisite and appealing aroma. Casting the heroic impression, Rustic Oud combines
the traditional royal oud with modernity only to deliver the enigmatic allure. Rich in natural elements, the scent-clad sandal is composed to retain its fragrance for decades to come. The leathery finish to the woody piece, canvases the avant-garde portrait of regal Compassionate Sandal. The warmth of vanilla cocoons elegance in the most adorable manner to bake a sizzling chemistry between vanilla and trendy aromas to craft Hot Vanilla. The intensity of the scent in Intense Orris is deep enough to emanate freshness that paves the way for coolness of sandalwood and its timeless fragrance. Made in France, these perfumes strike the perfect chord with your taste for elegance. ‘My’ is for ‘You’, the unique You.
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HARMONIST
Secret Notes Boutique Launches Yin Transformation at Doha Festival City
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eecret Notes boutique, recently launched Yin Transformation from The Harmonist’. To celebrate the launch of the new fragrances, a cocktail reception was hosted at the second branch of secret notes in Doha Festival City.
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Present at the launch were Anne De Grave laine, International Director,Carole Ayme, International Trainer France- Priya Sheer, Feng Shui Master and Fawaz Al Idrisi CEO of Abu Issa Holding group. THE HARMONIST, the first Maison de Parfum
inspired by the five elements of feng shui, yin and yang, invites its users to unlock emotional clarity with a new parfum infused with the power to balance one’s inner harmony. traducing Yin Transformation, an enigmatic parfum embodying the two opposing forces of yin and yang. This interplay of energy affects the natural order of the universe creating nationally recognized global norms such as the four seasons and four directions. Centered on the concept of metamorphosis, Yin Transformation balances one’s Yin feminine energy, which in turn equalizes the Yang masculine energy. Through this balance, the wearer can gain clarity, thus able to optimally explore THE HARMONIST’s 10 signature parfums based on the five elements: metal, earth, fire, wood and water.Yin Transformation is reminiscent of the transformation that swells first within the Yin energy itself, then moves over into Yang. We can feel this through the scent’s initial aqueous and playful, flowery base notes which subsequently transform and manifest in a new light via creamy notes of sandalwood and white musk. This fragrance is at its best parfum concentration
and provides stability and balance between yin and yang energies for the wearer.A precious lacquered bottle is inspired by ancestral ceramic vials used by alchemists to preserve precious perfume. As a piece of contemporary art, the Yin Transformation bottle reveals an enigmatic blue color inspired by the different facets and infinite movement of water. The blue shade also evokes the concepts of infinity, transparency, imagination, wisdom, truth, creativity, spirituality, dreams and escape.
THE FRAGRANCE
Floral, Musky and Woody A sensual water with a unique texture. An ideal harmony of watery notes mixed with the Calypso Orchid and the Bulgarian Rose. The resolutely modern agreement of almond milk transforms the transparency of water into a more velvety texture associated with the solar note of the Ylang Ylang. The creamy notes of sandalwood and benzoin offer a ballet of smoothness. The white musk cherishes the whole of its modernity Fluid – Solar – Sensual NEWS
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AUDEMARS PIGUET
Debuts New Sound Installation & Public Performance by Jana Winderen Alongside Fernando Mastrangelo’s Lounge Design at Art Basel In Basel 20 NEWS
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wiss Haute-Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet is delighted to present a new site-specific sound installation by Norwegian artist Jana Winderen at Art Basel in Basel, in its lounge designed by Brooklyn-based Fernando Mastrangelo. Winderen’s composition takes visitors on an acoustic journey across the Vallée de Joux, home of Audemars Piguet. Together, Winderen and Mastrangelo’s worksWinderen’s artwork amplifies the sounds of our environment and empathetically connects listeners to the fragility of our global ecosystems. Her latest composition, Du Petit Risoud aux profondeurs
du Lac de Joux, was developed following several visits to the Vallée de Joux’s forest and lake. It focuses on sounds both accessible and inaccessible to the human ear, encompassing various layers of the Vallée de Joux, from the 300-year-old slow growing spruce trees of the Risoud forest to the sounds made and heard by the fish in the depths of the Lac de Joux.Amplifying the sounds of these ecosystems through high-definition recordings including a Sound Field microphone, hydrophones and an Ultrasound detector, Winderen offers unique ways of seeing, listening and interacting with our immediate
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surroundings, while exploring how sounds from the forest and the land are impacted by human activities. Winderen’s collage of interwoven layers of sounds from the Vallée de Joux provides visitors with a large and intimate sense of the region where Audemars Piguet developed over time. The artist also invites them to take part in the piece and experience two types of listening: through speakers mixing with the live ambient sounds of visitors in the lounge and with headphones in the intimacy of Mastrangelo’s “escape lounge.” Du Petit Risoud aux profondeurs du Lac de Joux resonates deeply with the attentive, detailed and precise work of Audemars Piguet craftsmen. As Winderen explains: “I share a fascination for, and attention to, very small details with watchmakers. I carefully ‘listen with’ and to the creatures around us, paying attention to how they interact with the environment. Through this focused listening, I also start to notice my immediate surrounding. Watchmakers, too, have an increased sensitivity to sound. The watch comes alive with its ticking.” Meanwhile, Mastrangelo’s
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design, The Vallée, amplifies the evocation of the Swiss Jura Mountains’ natural environment set by Winderen’s sound artwork. Inspired by the Manufacture’s origins, Mastrangelo’s design was first unveiled at Art Basel in Hong Kong earlier this year and will continue its evolution in Miami Beach and into 2020. The design element debuting in Basel is a chandelier made of crushed glass, referencing the limestone stalactites in the Swiss Vallorbe Caves, which will be suspended above the watchmaker’s desk. As Mastrangelo describes: “I wanted to reflect the Manufacture’s history and the landscape that inspires the creation of these beautiful watches. The space for me is about the journey across the Vallée de Joux and each part of the journey is punctuated with sculpture and furniture. The audience will walk through the spruce tree forest, watch the sunset from the Vallée and feel the texture of the Swiss Vallorbe Caves. Each part is handmade and cast using materials as a metaphor for the awe-inspiring landscape.
SACOOR BROTHERS
Light & Contemporary Spring/Summer 19 Collection Captured in its Hometown of Portugal 24 FASHION
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n the year that marks 30 years of existence,
Sacoor Brothers begins the celebrations by choosing its home town of Portugal to capture the images of its newest collection, Spring/Summer 2019. After several years of photographing its campaigns outside of Portugal, Sacoor Brothers returns to its origins and presents its creations to the world from the country that has witnessed the brands inception and growth over the years. Receiving international recognition, the campaign focuses on the brands youthful and fresh placement and encourages a relaxed mood.
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he campaign focuses on the brands youthful and fresh placement and encourages a relaxed mood. The blending of colorful notes provides a serene country feel, making you want to rush to the warmer temperatures. Thoroughly inspired by the discerning men and women of today, the collection boasts oversized flowing pieces for relaxed summer days, however also carries some of the more classical pieces for the evening, leaving something for everyone.
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On the year that marks 30 years of existence, Sacoor Brothers begins the celebrations by choosing its home town of Portugal to capture the images of its newest collection, Spring/Summer 2019. After several years of photographing its campaigns outside of Portugal, Sacoor Brothers returns to its origins and presents its creations to the world from the country that has witnessed the brands inception and growth over the years. Receiving international recognition, the campaign focuses on the brands youthful and fresh placement and encourages a relaxed mood. The blending of colorful notes provides a serene country feel, making you want to rush to the
warmer temperatures.Thoroughly inspired by the discerning men and women of today, the collection boasts oversized flowing pieces for relaxed summer days, however also carries some of the more classical pieces for the evening, leaving something for everyone. The colour palette follows a blend of flowery and pastel shades, such as white and beige, however sky and navy blue are also prominent within the collection.In the women’s collection, light dresses and trousers take the forefront and single coloured overalls and jump suits, including all floral dresses are a common theme throughout. From the most classic to the sportiest, the brand features pieces for all types of women.
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or men, Sacoor has created equally fresh concepts, ranging from the more traditional suits to the sportier options like shorts or jeans. The brand pushes light shades for the men›s summer looks, combined with some stronger pieces in grey and dark blue.
Sacoor Brothers
Is a well-known international label, based in Portugal. It is the result of the dream of four brothers committed to adding elegance, quality and style to the fashion world. Since the early 1990s, when they opened their first boutique in Lisbon, Sacoor Brothers has continued to expand. It is now synonymous with 30 FASHION
a cosmopolitan label, with over 100 boutiques in Portugal, the United Kingdom, Spain, Cyprus, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, South Africa, Singapore and Indonesia with the majority of locations featuring complimentary tailoring. In existence for 29 years, Sacoor
Brothers has grown by defining trends and innovating services and products, setting itself apart by offering excellent tailor-made solutions a characteristic common to each one of its shops all over the world. The brand is a favourite with celebrities and has dressed wellknown personalities from the world of fashion, sports, cinema and television, including famous
Hollywood actors Rob Lowe, William Baldwin, Patrick Dempsey, Irina Shayk and Cristiano Ronaldo. With a personality that consumers can identify, the fashion label with collections for Men, Women and Kids, including footwear and accessories; represents sophistication with a distinctive code that has made it a premium, across-the board brand. FASHION
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SAINT LAURENT Signature and Style
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By Farouk CHEKOUFI
aint Laurent at the beginning of the fashion, there is the materials. Original, it precedes the form. Carry the imaginary one. Sign a style. And fact direction. The fashion grants its requirements under all the seams to sublimate the pace of it. In the same way, the matter lends itself to the compositions under all its facets to magnify some will have it.
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These 5 items inspiring, creative of a style of genius, are the perennially fashionable showpieces of a dressing room according to the evening, when nothing any more stops the night. Their notes canspeak low for touching closest to the body. Andwith needle and thread, these intimist proposalsequip the skin with a single seduction.
As made inthe black, they reveal the expression of a felted charisma and a wake with fallen perfect. Pretranscription on the surface of skin of one carried great evening, rock›n›roll, daring, vibrating. Texturized quintessence of a singularity whichrefers. The meeting pure luxury of the obsession ofthe detail, the contrasts linked with glare. FASHION
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LEATHER
Saint Laurent dedicated a passion with leather and will use it as of its beginnings byassociating a leather shining with the luxurious softness of the fur. But leather will make it possible to bring an amount of turbid seduction to its lengthtrench 34 FASHION
coats carried by the men as by the womenor to sheath the legs of the women whom the Sixties make it possible from now on to reveal. Leather is then made the accomplice of ambiguousgames around the masculine and female, invaluable and popular, the chic and the rock›n›roll.
VELVET
Velvet is an old and invaluable fabric, associated atthe origin with the idea of the luxury and pageantry. But its texture which gives him with the touch adisconcerting softness near to the feeling of theskin in fact an almost erotic matter. Velvet is, as of its beginnings, omnipresent in the Saint Laurent
cloakroom. Far from confining it with a classical use, Saint Laurent will mix with the riff-raffthe Parisian elegance of folk inspirations whileplaying of the opposition between the chechmateeffect of a closecropped velvet and colouredapplications or gilded borderies.
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THE TUXEDO
Male costume, the tuxedo threaded at the 19thcentury on the dress of the evening to protect itfrom the smoke of the cigars consumed in the smoking-rooms where the men found themselves between men.Mr. Yves Saint Laurent made of this must ofelegance a dress to female and poses one of themost solid bases of the
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style of the modern woman. A clothing concept with the distinctive features:black unit, brilliant satin, powder chechmate grain,reverse. The tuxedo lends itself to all the metamorphoses and is authorized It is made shorts, skirt, dress, kimono, combination and spends the evening tothe day without difficulty.
LA SAHARIENNE
Venture with the sand colors, be without end, blazing sun. Carried as from the 19th century to Africa and India by the Westerners, La Saharienne protects from heat. In fabric of flax or cotton, its beige tonality is melted with the desert. Acomfortable and functional clothing with largeplated reverse pockets and a martingale, essentialpart of the equipment of the explorers but also ofthe colonial armies. Asof its origin, the Saharan one equips men andwomen linked in the same thirst for travel and adesire ever appeased of freedom. Saint Laurent could not remain indifferent to such aexercise of style. He then makes meet andinterchange the kinds into cubes disconcertingsigns of seduction and transforms this iconic partinto a deeply urban clothing.
THE TRENCH
The trench has the very military imposing presence of a uniform. Conceived for the officers of the British army, it preserves at the same time martial pace and points out the roughness of its origin.A functional clothing whose symbolic system answers a ground truth: protection against the rainwith a collar and an impermeable fabric, ease ofthe movement thanks to a closing crossed with adouble buttoning and a belt with loops. A viriledress essentially which will become one of the classics of the wardrobe male.Saint Laurent will bring to the trench anew dimension. Waxed of black and carried on along evening dress, he then thwarts the codes withone ounce of audacity. The darkness crosses the light, the middle class order rocks. One decladscurved, a flexible pace, an elegant insurancedeeply anchored in the pockets of the women FASHION
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CHARLES & KEITH
Collaborates With Couture Designer Rami Al Ali to Launch an Exclusive Capsule Collection CHARLES & KEITH is honoured to have created a special capsule collection in collaboration with fashion designer Rami Al Ali. Glamorous and romantic, this collection – featuring exquisite embroidery – encapsulates the refined elegance that is a signature of Al Ali’s brand. Al Ali is known for his sophisticated aesthetic, beautiful red carpet gowns and use of unconventional materials, such as sequins made of laser-cut organza. His stunning creations are coveted by celebrities and socialites all over the world. He graduated from the College of Fine Arts in Damascus, Syria in 1995 and created his eponymous label in 2000. Having found success in Europe after showing a couture collection in Rome, he debuted at Paris’ Couture Fashion Week in 2012. For this collection, Al Ali was inspired by the Spring 2019 season and its key elements. Embellished with shiny pearls and sparkling crystals, this exclusive range of shoes and clutches perfectly reflects the unique DNA of his brand. The RAMI AL ALI X CHARLES & KEITH COLLECTION consists of five designs – three pairs of shoes and two clutches – that feature neutral, bold and metallic hues. This classically feminine range would make a quiet statement on occasions when you need to look your best. The slingback stiletto sandals, ankle strap platform heels and kitten heel mules are all adorned with chic asymmetrical bows – a lady-like yet quirky embellishment. This eye-catching bow is also found on a compact boxy clutch. A classic trapezium clutch with a bejewelled push lock wraps up the collection.
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RUSTIC CHARM & PURE SENSES The combination of contemporary trends and timeless style enhances the Brunello Cucinelli distinctive elements: the freedom to define one’s own identity in a multicultural age, giving value to instinct without sacrificing trends and modern aspirations. Authenticity and craftsmanship translate into an allure that is both rustic and refined, that celebrates the organic and imperfect beauty of natural fibers and materials.
The Women’s SS 2019 Collection brings together a primitiveness of the elements, sartorial references, natural colors, desert atmospheres, an active world, modern surfaces, and exquisite craftsmanship in a single harmonious balanced vision. A sophisticated atmosphere of new whites, neutrals, Êcrus, and warm tones of the earth and natural leathers transmits a feeling
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of wellbeing and harmony, unaffected by time, blurring the lines of defined seasons. The mix of natural colors blend in a symphony of light and dark, cool and warm neutrals, sun-baked tones and pure nuances. Spicy tobacco and beige shades are combined with vivid summery hues: sunny yellows, rusty reds, dark cherry, and ranges of greens progressing to shades of blue.
MARIA TASH
Brings The First Luxury Piercing Destination
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he New York brand, a favorite with many celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Moss, Julianne Moore, Charlize Theron and Scarlett Johansson, has revolutionized the concept of piercing and its jewelry, making its unique and unmistakable mark on the world of fashion and discerning tastemakers around the world. Maria Tash founded her eponymous fine jewelry collection and luxury piercing studio in New York City in 1993. Since then her flagship there has become a go-to for fashion insiders and celebrity devotees alike. With the New York City location established as an international destination, Maria Tash has carefully expanded into new territories and chosen her partners selectively including London (Harrods, Liberty), Rome (Rinascente) and Dublin (Brown Thomas). Interview by Farouk CHEKOUFI
What first makes you started/interested in fine jewelry and luxury piercing?
I’ve been attracted to multiple earlobe, cartilage, and nostril piercings and jewelry since I was a teenager. I would collect art books of the best of historical ethnic jewelry. When I started to design, I created my own style that was influenced by punk and goth with some ethnic touches from my library research. I was a science major in college, and I see piercing as minor surgery as well as a creative art form to be performed with precision. My love of jewelry has continued all these years and now I’m influenced by architecture, the best of modern jewelry, how lasers can cut diamonds, and developing new diamond shapes for my designs.
How would you describe the current luxury piercing phenomenon? It is exciting! People are having a lot of fun working with my stylists and piercers to create unique combinations of beautiful pieces that are both flattering, self-empowering, and meaningful 44 WATCHES & JEWELLERY
to them. We work with groups of friends, mothers and daughters, and more and more men, who are inspired by the jewelry to get pierced.
Multiple ear piercings is a big trend. Why do you believe it will stay such a trend? It is popular because it is beautiful. I have been piercing since 1992 and a lot of the work I did then was also earlobe and ear cartilage piercing, but it was seen as more edgy and the jewelry was thick and mainly steel. The jewelry now is much more beautiful and thinner, with precious metals and stones, so more people perceive it as lovely. The art of layering these fine pieces is also fun and the jewelry now is much easier to take and off compared to jewelry of the past. Additionally, there are no rules now that say you must have matching earrings only in the first earlobe. One can match or be deliberately asymmetric. It is liberating. We can pierce to draw attention to areas of the ear or face or detract from scars or moles.
What first got you started/interested in fine jewelry and luxury piercing? I’ve been attracted to multiple earlobe, cartilage, and nostril piercings and jewelry since I was a teenager. I would collect art books of the best of historical ethnic jewelry. When I started to design, I created my own style that was influenced by punk and goth with some ethnic touches from my library research. I was a science major in college, and I see piercing as minor surgery as well as a creative art form to be performed with precision. My love of jewelry has continued all these years and now I’m influenced by architecture, the best of modern jewelry, how lasers can cut diamonds, and developing new diamond shapes for my designs.
How would you describe the current luxury piercing phenomenon? It is exciting! People are having a lot of fun working with my stylists and piercers to create unique combinations of beautiful pieces that are both flattering, self-empowering, and meaningful to them. We work with groups of friends, mothers and daughters, and more and more men, who are inspired by the jewelry to get pierced.
Multiple ear piercings are a big trend. Why do you believe it will stay such a trend? It is popular because it is beautiful. I have been piercing since 1992 and a lot of the work I did then
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was also earlobe and ear cartilage piercing, but it was seen as more edgy and the jewelry was thick and mainly steel. The jewelry now is much more beautiful and thinner, with precious metals and stones, so more people perceive it as lovely. The art of layering these fine pieces is also fun and the jewelry now is much easier to take and off compared to jewelry of the past. Additionally, there are no rules now that say you must have matching earrings only in the first earlobe. One can match or be deliberately asymmetric. It is liberating. We can pierce to draw attention to areas of the ear or face or detract from scars or moles.
What is your signature piece of jewelry? I have a lot of styles but am best known for having many small diameters of rings that I custom fit to the ear. Small plain eternity rings, single spike eternity, and three spike eternity rings are very identifiable as Maria Tash. So are my specialty studs with internal threading known as “Tash threaded studs”.
What do you love most about your brands modern and opulent jewelry? I am proud that is it easy to make combinations unique to each wearer based on custom fitting and selection of metal colors. A client may be inspired by a look from our Instagram but can make it their own by selecting a color of gold that best resonates with their skin tone, as well as tailored to their specific anatomy, and with their
own diameters or size of stud in any given style. It is easy to make a look with my pieces your own and be proud of your creative vision.
Where does your Invisible Diamond Halo Eye take inspiration from? It takes inspiration from the surrealist painter Salvatore Dali.
Where are the other Maria Tash locations? Are you planning on opening more?
I have stores now in Manhattan, two in London (ground floor of Liberty London and on the fashion lab inside Harrods), in Rome on the ground floor of Rinascente, and in Dublin inside Brown Thomas. We are always trying to reach our clients by doing popups regularly and assessing the potential for more permanent locations.
Maria Tash has a strong presence on social media, how important do you feel it is for the brand?
Social media is extremely important and has a global reach and influence that is mind-blowing. Within seconds we can release a style and get direct feedback from clients around the world.
What pieces are loved and worn the most by celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Moss, Julianne Moore, Charlize Theron and Scarlett Johansson? These successful and admired women all have busy schedules and I think they love not just the style of my pieces, but the fact that almost all of them can be worn continuously because they are lightweight and comfortable. I am also honored that they have chosen to get pierced at my studios as well. These women wear my pave pieces, as well as some of my more iconic looks like the single spike eternity and triple long spike rings.
What would you say is your favorite stone? And your favorite metal? I love white diamonds for their versatility, availability in different shapes, ability to flatter all complexions, and scintillation. I also love deep pink diamonds for their rarity, beautiful color, hardness and sparkle. And I cannot forget tanzanite for its lovely merge of purple and blue, which are my two favorite colors. I use these stones frequently in 18k rose gold, which I appreciate as a warm and modern gold alloy.
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PANDORA
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andora continues its collaboration with Disney this summer, as Disney’s The Lion King releases in cinemas. Tapped as one of the biggest pop cultural events of the year, the coming-of-age movie celebrates inclusivity, love and diversity. Disney’s The Lion King will reignite a generation’s love with the beloved characters while introducing an entirely new generation to this iconic story. Pandora has designed a collection symbolic of emotions; celebrating the meaningful and empowering messages taught throughout the iconic movie. The Pandora Shine Simba charm is launching as a limited edition charm, within the
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collection. Other hero pieces include Disney’s The Lion King dangle charm by Pandora and existing Pandora Shine products to support styling the hero pieces. Pandora has designed a collection symbolic of emotions; celebrating the meaningful and empowering messages taught throughout the iconic movie. The Pandora Shine Simba charm is launching as a limited edition charm, within the collection. Other hero pieces include Disney’s The Lion King dangle charm by Pandora and existing Pandora Shine products to support styling the hero pieces.
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Celebrities Wear Messika at the Opening Ceremony of the 72 nd Cannes Film Festival
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essika Paris lit up the Opening Ceremony of the 72nd Cannes Film Festival Turkish actress Dilan Deniz unveiled the extraordinary North Wind necklace from the High Jewelry collection "Once Upon A Time", the Desert Bloom earrings from the High Jewelry collection "Born to be wild" and the Mata Hari bracelet from the High Jewelry collection "Paris est une FĂŞte". She also wore the iconic Romane and Glam'Azone double rings and a My Twin ring. French Actress Romane Bohringer shone in the Kashmir earrings from the High Jewelry collection "Paris est une FĂŞte".
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n the occasion of the 72th Cannes Film Festival, the Maison Boucheron is pleased to reveal one of the new personalities of its international crew. Camila Coelho is a global style influencer in the fashion, beauty, and travel space. As one of the world’s top digital personalities, she is joining the Maison Boucheron crew alongside the Chinese actress Zhou Dongyu. Camila Coelho is a modern and fulfilled woman. According to the Maison Boucheron values, she knows how to take risks and shares her passions. Camila Coelho, and Leila Bekhti, Aishawarya Rai, Aurélie Dupont, Anja Rubik, Valeria Golino, Isabelle Huppert, Leïla Bekhti, Sara Sampaio, Elodie Fontan, Natasha Poly chose to wear creations from the Maison Boucheron.
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n keeping with its Baselworld tradition, Patek Philippe is unveiling a selection of 15 debuts – 10 new watches for men, 5 for ladies – that enrich the manufacture’s current collection in a coherent and balanced presentation on the occasion of the industry’s annual rendezvous. A new self-winding grand complication introduces a technical innovation: Alarm Travel Time in platinum combines the exclusive two time zones mechanism with a 24-hour alarm that strikes a classic gong. This quintessential globetrotter’s watch is endowed with a fully integrated movement for which four patent applications were filed.Patek 56 WATCHES & JEWELLERY
Philippe is also presenting a debut in the calendar watch segment: Apart from the day of the week and the date, the weekly calendar mechanism also displays the week number. Calatrava Weekly Calendar in stainless steel features a totally new self-winding base movement with an optimized performance spectrum. Additionally, the manufacture aesthetically evolved several flagship models in its men’s collection, endowing them with new and unique looks. The Grandmaster Chime is Patek Philippe’s most complicated wristwatch (20 complications); it combines mechanical prowess and elegance
In a whitegold version with two blue opaline dials. The self-winding minute repeater salutes Rare Handcrafts, highlighted in a white-gold model with a black enamel dial decorated with volutes and arabesques. The World Time watch that depicts a map on its cloisonné enamel dial is housed in a newly designed yellow-gold case. An inimitable look: the Annual Calendar Regulator is cased in rose gold, featuring a two-tone dial in charcoal gray gradated to ebony. A manifestation of classic design (column wheel, horizontal clutch, manual winding), the chronograph has a new case with vintage nuances and a reworked dial. The Annual Calendar Chronograph comes in rose gold with a brown sunburst dial. The stainless steel Nautilus with an Annual Calendar and moon phases emphasizes casual elegance with a new blue dial. Cased in white gold, the Aquanaut “Jumbo” underscores its youthfully dynamic style with a model in khaki green. The ladies’ watches also stand out with many refined
enhancements. The self-winding Nautilus for ladies in stainless steel with a diamond-set bezel leverages its presence on the wrist with a slightly larger diameter and new dial colors. The self-winding ladies’ Nautilus in rose gold melds casual appeal and elegance in two new models with plain bezels and silvery opaline as well as golden opaline dials. The unique diamond setting on the Patek Philippe Diamond Ribbon Joaillerie wraps around the case like the ribbon of a floor gymnast; the spiral composed of brilliant-cut diamonds on the dial receives new prominence in a slightly enlarged white-gold model. The Calatrava Haute Joaillerie with a plumage engraving on its mother-of-pearl face redefines the harmony of white and blue by interspersing diamonds and blue sapphires. The Twenty~4 Automatic is the latest addition to Patek Philippe’s range of ladies’ watches. A new haute joaillerie version in pink gold manifests timeless elegance with diamonds set in random pavé configurations.
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CLASSIC FUSION FERRARI GT Opens a New & Innovative Chapter in the Partnership of Excellence Between Hublot & Ferrari
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ince their collaboration was announced in 2011, Hublot and Ferrari have always created watches featuring unique design and motorisation. Each new edition shows a new style. This year, Hublot presents an airy and elegant piece that relates to the “Gran Turismo� universe. The launch of the Classic Fusion Ferrari GT watch, whose extremely innovative design integrates the new UNICO manufacture movement in a body with distinguished and dynamic lines, sees Hublot and Ferrari write a new chapter in their partnership. The long-term collaboration between Hublot and Ferrari is one of a kind and an endless source of creative inspiration that henceforth intertwines the destiny of these two prestigious houses. From the Big Bang Ferrari to the MP-05 LaFerrari or the Techframe, the race for innovation and refinement encapsulates the unstoppable creative impetus that drives the Ferrari Design Centre and the Hublot team. From the start of their union, Hublot and Ferrari had, above all, been involved in the worlds of racing and Formula 1 with the Big Bang Ferrari editions. From 2017, with the Techframe Ferrari Tourbillon Chronograph which celebrated the 70th anniversary of Ferrari, Hublot and Ferrari joined the universe of GT and this year they are going even further in this world, which has always defined a travel philosophy that combines tradition, elegance and technical perfection.
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GUERLAIN LE BOUQUET
De La Mariée De From Inspiration To Creation
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say “I do” to the one you love is a celebration. To seal a solemn bond is always a moment of poetry and elation. Guerlain now pays homage to the exceptional occasion when eternal love is pledged with profound emotion and a beating heart. The perfect gift for a bride on her special day and for a lifetime afterwards, Le Bouquet de la Mariée is composed of flowers that will never fade. Interview by Farouk CHEKOUFI o
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For a special occasion wedding date, what is your the ultimate concentration? Thanks to the talent of Maison Guerlain, this exquisite composition is further enhanced by the most intense extract concentration. Sprigs of orange blossom, every bride’s good-luck charm, mingle deliciously with a sugared almond note, radiantly enveloped by a cloud of immaculate musks. Blossoming intimately on the skin, this couture floral creation is a truly exceptional composition. A luxurious concentration deserves a precious flacon. Guerlain’s emblematic quatrefoil bottle, faceted like a diamond, is reproduced for the occasion in a generous 125 ml format.
Is your nose your only work tools?
Working for Guerlain doesn’t only mean creating fragrances, it’s way more than that and touches other aspects: creating, thinking out a perfume, collecting raw materials, producing the fragrance. All Guerlain perfumes were always produced by Guerlain. So, I learnt to master all the parts of the job, which allows me to finally express myself independently as an artist.
How to preserve a perfume?
Perfume has two enemies: light and oxygen. It is better to protect the fragrance from these two elements
Your ultimate ingredient?
There is not a most important source. There are strategic raw materials; the one who makes la Guerlinade… The Bulgarian rose is my favorite raw material.
Your first olfactive memory?
I grew up in Switzerland in an environment where nature is predominant, so my olfactive memories are necessarily linked to it.
Why is perfume a good vehicle for storytelling? We choose a perfume for ourselves and it becomes our reflection. So we can associate the perfume to a true love story.
What is your creative process?
I have no rule during the creation process. It just starts with an inspiration, an idea that grows in my mind. I am inspired by travels, encounters, discussions, impressions… Then I give life to my idea. To me, inventing a perfume is like telling a story.
How long it takes to create a fragrance? Between 12 and 18 months.
What about made to order fragrances let’s say haute couture? Since then, we offer the chance to have a bespoke perfume made by myself One unique and incomparable fragrance that matches with their taste and personality.
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GIVENCHY
A LIFEPROOF FOUNDATION 24 HOURS IN THE LIFE OF A WOMAN. 24 HOURS OF EVENTS THAT SHOW ON THE SKIN.
Nicolas Degennes, Artistic Director For Makeup And Colour, Has Created Teint Couture Everwear, The Foundation For Every Emotion. Designed To Accompany You Through Every Day, It’s A Second-Skin Asset You Can Count On To Present An Immaculate, Radiant Complexion, Whatever The Circumstances. With Teint Couture Everwear Concealer, Its Partner For The Eye Area, It Creates The Perfect Duo. Together, They›Re The Secret To 24 Hour* Flawless Skin.
A 24-HOUR ALLY
In Seconds, Teint Couture Everwear Evens Out Skin Tone, Restores Radiance And Hides Imperfections… And All This For 24 Hours. The Complexion Looks Perfect, Even Close Up, And Remains Impeccable, Whatever The Weather. The Teint Couture Everwear Formula Works In Perfect Harmony With The Skin. Its Pigments And Radiance Correcting Powders Are Supported In A Strong, Flexible Polymer And Silicone Mesh That Provides Complete Comfort. But That’s Not All: From The Moment Of Application, Aqueous Microbubbles Dispersed In The Formula Release Hydrating Agents And A Soothing Extract Of Liquorice, For An Extra Boost Of Care And Sensoriality. Teint Couture Everwear Has Spf 20 - Pa++ And Is Also Waterproof*. It Will Boost Your Confidence And Be Your No.1
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Ally Throughout The Day, Whatever Emotions It May Bring.
A PERFECT COMPLEXION, DOWN TO THE PIGMENT Teint Couture Everwear Is Available In A Range Of 20 Shades Divided Into Four Colour Families. The 100S Are For Fair Complexions, The 200S Are For Light Complexions, The 300S Are For Medium Complexions And The 400S Are For Darker Complexions. Each Colour Reference Is Accompanied By A Letter: P For “Pink” Or Y For “Yellow”. This Gives You The Added Choice Of Pink Or Yellow Undertones, Perfect For Tailor-Made Results To Reflect Every Emotion!
THE HEART OF THE APPLICATION TECHNIQUE Teint Couture Everwear Can Be Applied With A Brush Or With Your Fingers To Really Appreciate Its Soft, Sensorial Texture. Its Buildable Medium To High Coverage Allows You To Apply It A La Carte Until You Achieve The Desired Result. Nicolas Degennes Has Developed A HeartShaped Brush Especially For This Unique New Formula. A Clever Design For A Perfectly Tailored Make-Up Technique, Allowing You To Apply The Texture Precisely And Smoothly To The Inner Corner Of The Eye, The Contour Of The Nose Or The Curve Of The Cheekbones… Ideal Application From Every Angle.
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he Signature Collection, a name originally associated with dunhill lighters, is a fragrance collection obsessive about quality and range of materials, ingredients and where each originates. Signature materials and elements of the house are evoked, linking the fragrances to the fashion, accessories, dunhillís past as well as its future. The figure of the adventure is a crucial element to these masculine fragrances. The dunhill man is not one, but manyas is the adventurer. The figure of Alfred Dunhill himself is a case in point, as a seeker of fortune in daring enterprises. Signature Collection is a series of four distinctive fragrances inspired by the international and adventurous nature of dunhill.
Arabian Desert: ìInspired by the glinting sun on the Arabian desert, this Dunhill
fragrance is a sleek scent for the modern man. Peppered with spicy saffron, it has a rich masculine feel to it. Additional notes include pink pepper, rose and oud.
Indian Sandalwood: ìFocusing on the warm scent of soft wood, the Dunhill Indian Sandalwood will make a subtle addition to your fragrance edit. Intertwined with bergamot, it is uplifted with breezes of tree moss and patchouli.
Moroccan Amber: ìInspired by adventurous experiences and the trade of spice, the Dunhill Moroccan Amber conjures intense woody scents. Blending earthy notes of cardamom together with saffron, wafts of warm amber add a deep intensity.
British Leather: ìLiquid leather captured in a bold bottle, the Dunhill British Leather
fragrance takes notes from the history and the present.The masculine fern scent is offset with feminine violet leaf, a contemporary concoction for the modern man.
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BVLGARI
Le Gemme Collezione Murano “In the art of Perfumery, the artist completes the initial scent found in Nature He harvests the fragrance, and sets it as a jeweller would a stone.� J.K Huysmans
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unique province of the perfumer-jeweller. Inspired by the art of High Jewellery, Bvlgari entered the world of Haute Parfumerie with Le Gemme collection. In this collection Le Gemme Collezione Murano, High Jewellery and Haute Parfumerie meets a
third tradition of artisanship: glassblowing. Each of its six scents is encapsulated in a Divine and distinct bottle made of handcrafted Murano glass.
edition of 300 just 50 per fragrance, each bottle is numbered, with a small engraving that confirms its singularity for eternity.
THE BOTTLE: INCANDESCENT METAMORPHOSIS
THE COLLECTION: JEWELS AS PERFUMES
For Bvlgari, wearing perfume is a beauty ritual, a pleasure and an indulgence for all the sensesincluding the sense of sight: with Le Gemme Collezione Murano, the aesthetic quality of the bottle evokes the excellence of the elixir within. Crafted in Murano glass by ancient Venetian glassmaker, Fornace Mian in a limited
Master-Perfumer Daniela Andrier has sculpted six new olfactory jewels. In her creation of the Bvlgari Le Gemme Collezione Murano she envisioned each fragrance as a jewel, transforming nature’s most precious ingredients into sublime scents. « For a woman, a perfume is like a jewel, an ornament.»
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play on light and a reverie in time: Damascena Rose, mascerated in an overdose of woods and spices. Introducing Cairo, a new perfume from Penhaligon’s that offers a vibrant invitation to journey through the infinite richness and sensuality of the fabled Egyptian city.Cairo is a shimmering golden monument to its past. A cradle of scholarship; a centre of commerce. Above, the skyline reflects its mathematical magic, while below, the earth offers up an abundance of scented riches, growing defiantly from the hallowed soil. This Mediterranean melting-pot is home to a thousand minarets and a thousand fragrant gems.And so, it stands to reason that this evocative new fragrance from Penhaligon’s, a story set in the mystical, majestic Cairo should be a melting-pot of fragrant gems, too. Understanding that Cairo is both indebted to its history and yet redefining itself in the modern world, perfumer Christophe Raynaud was inspired by both the present and the past; taking inspiration from both his recent travels to Egypt, and also the Louvre’s collection of Egyptian Antiquities. To conceive this new olfactive journey to the heart of this mystical city, the perfumer chose iconic ingredients from the ancient spice trade route: saffron and woods. At first, like the sun rising slowly over the ancient city, the fragrance awakens with an intriguing hint of spice, as Saffron and burning Incense reveal their provocative powers. In Damascena Rose, a thousand and one seductive facets create a full and fascinating heart; drenched with beauty and rich with promise. The balsamic scent of Labdanum, aromatic Cypriol and sweet Vanilla Pod conjure the shimmering mirage of this timeless city. And finally, a triptych of iconic woods: Sandalwood Sri Lanka, Atlas Cedarwood and Patchouli reveal a softer, yet more carnal and sensual destination. Cairo is a fragrance, like the city which is its muse, which enthralls instantly yet reveals deeper treasures over time. It is a journey like no other. The splendours of Egyptian legend, yours to wear day after day.
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HENRY JACQUES
Travel Set – “Voyage” Collection Haute Parfumerie on the go!
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ith summer around the corner and Middle East residents ready to jet off and escape the hottest months of the year, planning is underway for preparing one’s summer travelling wardrobe – and for many, perfume plays a momentous role in their capsule collection. French Haute Parfumerie Henry Jacques offers a chic travel pouch of various sizes to accompany you around the world, as part of its “Voyage” collection. A perfect way to transport delicate crystal bottles, these contemporary cases are designed to hold either one flacon, three, five or even sixteen, to best suit one’s passions. Designed to house 15ml flacons filled with any of its 50 Les Classiques de HJ scents, the cases are crafted from rich, precious leathers – black, green or red eel skin, and black calf leather. They are made, like the fragrances and hand-blown crystal bottles, to the highest level of craftsmanship. Reflecting the Maison’s effortless perceptions of travel, which led to its very creation when Henry Cremona founded the house based on his own worldly experiences, the Voyage collection offers a chic and elegant way to move with one’s most precious fragrances. Exclusively available at Galeries Lafayette Doha.
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ALWADI HOTEL
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A lwadi Hotel Doha is the first MGallery boutique hotel by AccorHotels in Qatar where the “art de recevoir� embraces authentic local experiences and enhances memorable moments in a charming yet luxurious setting.
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LOCATION
ALWADI Hotel Doha MGallery by AccorHotels is a distinctive5-star boutique hotel located within Msheireb Downtown Doha, a vibrant new retail, commercial and residential development in the heart of Qatar’s capital. As the world’s first sustainable downtown regeneration project, Msheireb Downtown Doha takes the country’s unique architectural language into the future, offering a prestigious and dynamic place to discover. Situated in an enviable locale, Alwadi Hotel Doha MGallery by AccorHotels provides you with easy access to Msheireb Downtown Doha’s business hub and expansive range of shopping, dining and entertainment venues. The hotel is also just a few steps from the spectacular Souq Waqif, a traditionalstyle marketplace, where guests can explore Qatar’s heritage and culture. Offering 213 luxurious rooms and suites with enviable amenities, a spectacular ballroom and five highclass meeting rooms, a variety of restaurants and an exclusive spa and swimming pool, Alwadi Hotel Doha MGallery by AccorHotels is ideal for
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business or leisure and is just 15 minutes’ drive from Hamad International Airport, and 10 minutes from West Bay.
ACCOMMODATION
With A Total Of 213 rooms and suites, including 10 rooms for physicallychallenged guests, all featuring Arabic pattern designs and colours of Qatar to bring a touch of heritage to contemporary design, and offering a unique view of Doha, Alwadi Hotel Doha MGallery by AccorHotels has a perfect room type for all travelers. There are 103 Superior King rooms, 47 Superior Twin rooms, 19 Deluxe King rooms, 11 Executive King rooms, 12 Deluxe Suites, 20 Souq Suites and 1 Royal Suite. All Souq Suites and the Royal Suite have balconies overlooking Souq Waqif, while other room types offer a spectacular view of the West Bay skyline - which comes alive at night.
RESTAURANTS
Alwadi Hotel Doha MGallery by AccorHotels offers 3 Restaurants, 2 bars and a lobby lounge. Savor a meal at Alwadi Hotel Doha to understand the essence of Qatari hospitality. The flavors of the Gulf region will delight you as you enjoy moments with family, friends and business colleagues.
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M|Spa has 5 treatment rooms (4 single and 1 double) as well as asteam room, sauna and a relaxation room designed to let you unwind in comfort and style. The fitness centre – M|Fit, infused with natural light, is furnished with the latest Technogym equipment.
You can also enjoy the temperature controlled outdoor. pool & children’s pool.
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All rooms are equipped with a mini bar, flat-screen television, ranging from 49’ in rooms to 55’ in suites, hair dryer, Bose sound system, safety deposit box, Nespresso machine, as well as complimentary high speed wi-fi connection. All rooms and suites are supplied with bathroom amenities created exclusively for the hotel. Alwadi Hotel Doha is the first MGallery boutique hotel by AccorHotels in Qatar where the “art de recevoir” embraces authentic local experiences and enhances memorable moments in a charming yet luxurious setting.
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and hospitality, showcasing a mix of Arabic flair and European elegance.The hotel’s design gracefully blends traditional architecture and façades with modern Arabic design and a contemporary colour palate. This is complemented by crafted tile work in vibrant yellows and blues, creating a sophisticated yet lively ambience throughout the property. The open and expansive guest rooms and suites have been designed to feel elegant yet relaxed with plush interiors and classic hues. Private balconies open over the piazza with views of the city, with guests staying on the upper floors of the hotel able to enjoy vistas of the West Bay skyline. With 151 guest rooms and suites, Al Najada Hotel places an emphasis on privacy with a variety of accommodation including the
luxurious Al Najada Suite, split-level Duplex Suites and exclusive rooms and suites that are perfect for large families. In addition, neighbouring Al Najada Hotel Apartments, part of Souq Al Najada, offers a home away from home for long-stay business travellers and families. The restaurants at Al Najada Hotel are more than places to simply eat and drink, they are places to discover new flavours and revisit old favourites. Al Baraha is a light, bright restaurant lit by the Qatari sunshine streaming through the windows which overlook the spacious outdoor terrace and across the piazza to Souq Al Najada. With its high ceiling and vibrantly colourful furniture, Al Baraha, which means comfortable and cosy, is the perfect place for guests to start their culinary journey. Al Baraha HOSPITALITY
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Restaurant offers a sumptuous daily breakfast buffet, while for dinner guests choose from an array of international and Arabic specialities including Middle Eastern mezzah, freshly prepared salads and local desserts. Other distinctive features include live cooking stations, a barbeque for dinner and Friday Brunch. Missan, a dessert-only restaurant, is a unique gastronomic experience - an experimental journey created by the hotel’s talented pastry
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team to stimulate the senses. Dishes are expertly prepared and served, balancing colours, aromas, textures and flavours. Missan is made for those searching for a one-of-a-kind dining experience in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. For those who want to entertain friends and family, Canela CafĂŠ is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a mid-morning coffee, small bites and an array of sweet treats. In Canela,
meaning cinnamon in Portuguese and giving a nod to brand’s heritage and roots, guests can also enjoy a calm ambience with lots of space to sit both inside on the laid-back furniture or outside on the terrace overlooking the piazza and Souq Al Najada. Alongside the hotel’s outdoor swimming pool, the Pool Bar offers seasonal menus with a wide selection of tropical mocktails, refreshing chilled juices and light snacks. Nestled on the first floor of the hotel, it is the ideal place to relax, unwind and bask in the sunshine while enjoying a refreshing drink – truly a modern oasis in the middle of the bustling city. For guests feeling a little more energetic, a 24-hour fitness centre is also available. The hotel is also home to the impressive Al Najada Ballroom, opening onto a tranquil courtyard. Designed to stylishly host weddings, social occasions and corporate meetings for up to 400 guests, it is the venue of choice in downtown Doha.
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AURORA
Italian Passion Sign Of Distinction
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urora, from 1919, is the leading Italian brand in the production of luxury writing instruments. The passion for beauty, style and attention to quality up to the refined details, makes the company an international leader Aurora presents the tradition of the Made in Italy, creating writing instruments in perfect balance between craftsmanship and technology with unique character. The tradition according to the computer technology and the choice of materials and precious metals (gold, silver, pearl, ruby etc.), make each product a real jewel. The “Made in Italy” company is led by Verona’s family for more than four generations To produce unique and leading-edge objects, Aurora established partnerships with internationally acclaimed designers. 1947: Marcello Nizzoli designed the famous model»88», a classic of writing instruments that has sold over7 million units and is still in production.
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