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CHAIRMAN'S

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Dear friends, It has been a long and exciting journey since the start of this exclusive adventure two years ago in Gstaad. I am pleased to welcome you to the multifaceted world of Cercle, a club shaped “by our members, for our members”, connecting you in a unique and novel way. Cercle is first and foremost about you, an extraordinary set of high achieving individuals united by common values, and driven by an inspirational ability to share your vision across the world. Cercle builds close, sustainable and personal relationships between the finest international opinion leaders and a selection of landmark luxury Maisons, allowing you to create rather than choose and bring your creations to life. Cercle acts as a curator, selecting special services and events, and customising the right approach for you, in response to your insatiable curiosity, exigent passions and genuine sense of involvement. Cercle unites you around an “Art de Vivre”. We aim to surprise you with reinventive experiences, broaden your horizons and transmit your cultural beliefs to a wider audience. On the road to new experiences... Warmest Regards,

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SUMMARY CHAIRMAN'S FOREWORD | 4 SUMMARY| 6 - 8 WISH-LIST | 10 - 15 Wonder shopping

MY VISION OF LIFE | 18 - 21 5 traits of Alain-Dominique Perrin

ICONIC | 22 - 24 Legendary Trinity

MY FAVOURITES | 26 - 31 Christina Juffali

JEWEL STORY | 32 - 34 Fond of Sortilège

TRENDSPOTTERS | 36 - 37 Follow the blue line

HIDDEN GEMS | 38 - 45 Living treasures of Paraffection

MEETING WITH | 46 - 47 Yue-Sai Kan

SAGA

| 48 - 53 Piaget, crafter of glamour

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SUMMARY CHAIRMAN'S FOREWORD | 4 SUMMARY| 6 - 8 WISH-LIST | 10 - 15 Wonder shopping

MY VISION OF LIFE | 18 - 21 5 traits of Alain-Dominique Perrin

ICONIC | 22 - 24 Legendary Trinity

MY FAVOURITES | 26 - 31 Christina Juffali

JEWEL STORY | 32 - 34 Fond of Sortilège

TRENDSPOTTERS | 36 - 37 Follow the blue line

HIDDEN GEMS | 38 - 45 Living treasures of Paraffection

MEETING WITH | 46 - 47 Yue-Sai Kan

SAGA

| 48 - 53 Piaget, crafter of glamour

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AROUND THE WORLD

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Panoramic view

CONNECTING CIRCLES | 58 - 59 Automobile Club de France

CONFIDENTIAL | 60 - 61 Bourdon House Alfred Dunhill

INTERIORS | 64 - 71 A contemporary mansion

HIGH-TECH & DIGITAL MUST-HAVES | 72 - 75 Shopping and new smartphone apps.

CITY LIFESTYLE | 78 - 83 The Best of Paris

ART EVENTS | 84 - 87 Arty trip

ART FOCUS | 88 - 89 Safia Al-Rashid

IN THE MOOD FOR | 90 - 92 Hubertus Von Hohenlohe

TRAVEL | 94 - 98 Amazing escapes

SOCIAL SEASON |100 - 103 Highlights of Istanbul

IMPRESSUM | 104

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AROUND THE WORLD

| 54 - 57

Panoramic view

CONNECTING CIRCLES | 58 - 59 Automobile Club de France

CONFIDENTIAL | 60 - 61 Bourdon House Alfred Dunhill

INTERIORS | 64 - 71 A contemporary mansion

HIGH-TECH & DIGITAL MUST-HAVES | 72 - 75 Shopping and new smartphone apps.

CITY LIFESTYLE | 78 - 83 The Best of Paris

ART EVENTS | 84 - 87 Arty trip

ART FOCUS | 88 - 89 Safia Al-Rashid

IN THE MOOD FOR | 90 - 92 Hubertus Von Hohenlohe

TRAVEL | 94 - 98 Amazing escapes

SOCIAL SEASON |100 - 103 Highlights of Istanbul

IMPRESSUM | 104

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A Wish-List

Annonce à venir

ONDER

Millesime Double Flying Tourbillon watch, Roger Dubuis Platinum ring, 1 cushion-cut emerald, crystals, Cartier Bugatti-Veyron 16-4 Grand Sport Cabriolet

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Vincent Wulveryck © Cartier 2010

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HER Large Scarab Earrings, Galerie BSL 2 Mirror by Elisabeth Garouste, En Attendant Les Barbares gallery 3 Corail Or lighting collection, Veronese 4 Feathered pumps, René Caovilla 5 Platinum bracelet, 1 pear-shaped morganite, orange sapphire, 4 coloured sapphires, balls of chrysoberyl, crystals, Cartier 6 Serpenti makeup kit, Bulgari 7 Fine jewellery watch, Timeless De La Terre à La Lune, Van Cleef & Arpels 8 Pipe Show brass side table, Hervé Van Der Straeten 9 Arpa armchair and side table by Jaime Hayon, Sé Collections 10 Silhouette from the Autumn-Winter 2011-2012 Jean-Paul Gaultier Haute Couture collection. 1

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Vincent Wulveryck © Cartier 2010 / DR

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Vincent Wulveryck © Cartier 2010 / DR

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HIM The Oponce Mirror, designed by Sellerie Cimes and Studio ABLS, at Merci 2 Balmoral-style oxfords in black box-calf and canvas, lined in red or black kid leather, John Lobb 3 Reedition of the "Max Ingrand" desk, Ben Swildens, Furdess 4 Luca Schieppatti outdoor training bike in coated steel, Ciclotte 5 Salt and pepper by Alfredo Häberli for Georg Jensen 6 HF19 Air Force design, eyeglasses in black shell, Maison Bonnet 7 Crystal beer glass, Les Confidents collection, Saint-Louis 8 Tron Armchair, designed by Dror Benshetrit, Cappelini 9 Boudoir travelling trunk, Pinel & Pinel 1

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My Vision of Life

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ALAIN - DOMINIQUE PERRIN He is an emblematic figure of the luxury world, which he was inspired before time to bring up to date. In the early 80s he was the one who engineered the renaissance of Cartier and its subsequent international take-off. Since 2003 he has been executive president of the holding company Richemont – the second largest luxury group in the world which includes eighteen brands of jewellery, watches and accessories. Here, this indomitable, charismatic and visionary French entrepreneur takes us on a journey to discover the things he is passionate about. Contemporary Art, beauty, sailing, wine, education… he talks about the values that define him. Selected excerpts.

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I AM LUCKY TO BE ABLE TO SAY I HAVE FULFILLED MY DREAMS.

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I AM LUCKY TO BE ABLE TO SAY I HAVE FULFILLED MY DREAMS.

My Vision of Life

TRANSMISSION AESTHETE This is to have a vision, an eye. I am extremely sensitive to colours, forms, and details. When I collected cars it wasn’t for the motors, it was for the beauty of the design! It’s also an idea that is fundamentally linked to the idea of culture, especially in luxury! A luxury manager must have serious cultural credentials. Patron and collector, in 1984 ADP, aided by his friend the sculptor César, set up the Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art, located since 1994 in the XIVth district in Paris, in a building designed by Jean Nouvel. He is also chairman of the Jeu de Paume in Paris and sits on the Tate Gallery International Council.

This is a value that is part of the ethics of great leaders. People of our generation (note ADP was born in 1942) had a lot of opportunities, in circumstances made easier by a more favourable context. Someone who has done well must give back what he has received, as my father used to say. We must listen to the new generations. That is what I try to do via the schools I have created. The latest opened its doors in September. It is a Sports Management School, focused on the sports business. Sport can be a cartoonish even vulgar milieu. It is a world that needs ethics. Our ambition is to form the younger generation so that sport becomes a cleaner, more moral world. We have come too far from the founding values of sportsmanship. ADP is president and co-owner of EDC (School for business managers and founders), which includes the Higher Institute of Luxury Marketing and its “Luxury Brand Marketing and International Management” MBA programme, and the Higher Institute of Taste Marketing and its “Food and Wine” MBA programme. He is also President of the EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development) and of the Advisory Board of Sciences Com.

EPICUREAN ROOTS

“I am a man of roots. I love family and I attach a lot of importance to a sense of origins. This is probably inherited from my Corsican mother. I am a father of five and grandfather of seven, and each summer our clan gathers in Noirmoutier (a French island in the Atlantic), my home port. I spent all my holidays there as a child and ever since then I have been strongly tied to that place. My love of the vines is another form of attachment. My wine business in the Cahors region is an affair of the heart, not a moneymaking venture. Through this I am brought into contact with the wine world and its exceptional people. Finally, roots evoke in me the idea of DNA, a term that is widely used in the language of luxury marketing today. At Richemont we were the first to use it, several years ago already!” ADP produces Château Lagrézette wine and, in 2006, acquired the Domaine de Landiech, one of the most beautiful terroirs in the Cahors appellation region. The first harvest took place last September and the task of designing the winemaking cellar was entrusted to architect Jean Nouvel. >

Life equals pleasure. I am thinking of the pleasures of eating, my love of flavours, the beauty of art and objects… To gather around a large table with friends is always a great moment, as is hunting together or spending time with my fishing buddies in Noirmoutier to share our bass and sea bream catches!

ADVENTURER My mother called me that as a child…I am not afraid of anything except the void and idiots… (sic). I love strong sensations and extremes. You must have the courage of your convictions and not retreat under any circumstances. You should know how to inspire those around you to dream. I am a keen sailor (a passion I inherited from my father who was manager of the docks in Nantes), and three years ago, I did a tour of the North Sea. It is a magnificent, wild, violent and aggressive sea. I was realising an old dream of Tabarly’s (the great French navigator who died at sea off the Welsh coast in 1998), pitting myself against the waves of the lost isles of the Atlantic, west of Great Britain. When you are facing the sometimes hostile elements you learn to be humble. It brings you back to your core values. I sail in my Aile VII, a carbon racing boat built by naval architect Jean-Marie Finot. It does 20 knots! Last July I went in search of strong sensations in Greece where the Meltem blows. I’ll go out in a force 8 gale; I’m the only one out in weather like that! Words gathered by Félicia du Rouret

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Iconic

Legendary

Mythical, mysterious, symbolic… The Trinity ring by Cartier never fails to seduce men and women alike. Interlaced for eternity, its three rings are a stylish tour de force never losing their elegance. Perfect equation!

Trinity

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“Cartier, a subtle magician, gives you a piece of the moon on a sunbeam line.” Poetic definition by Jean Cocteau, inspiration and first ambassador of the Trinity ring.

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White gold for friendship, red gold for love and yellow gold for fidelity… A universal message that explains why this timeless piece is often chosen as a wedding ring.

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Legendary

Trinity

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“Cartier, a subtle magician, gives you a piece of the moon on a sunbeam line.” Poetic definition by Jean Cocteau, inspiration and first ambassador of the Trinity ring.

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White gold for friendship, red gold for love and yellow gold for fidelity… A universal message that explains why this timeless piece is often chosen as a wedding ring.

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CIRCLE OF INSPIRATION

The Trinity Sauvage ring or creative big bang between two great Cartier legends: the panther motif, inspired by Jeanne Toussaint, in conjunction with the three rings. Watch out for the chic and choc collision!

EXQUISITE SKETCH Dating from 1924 are the first archive drawings of a ring made up of three interlaced rings in platinum, red gold and yellow gold.

Trinity La Belle, a homage to Jean Cocteau, and his famous film "La Belle et la Bête". It has shone in the firmament of the Cartier collection since Spring 2010.

A LEGEND IS BORN 1925, the three-gold ring – red gold, white gold and yellow gold – takes form. Jean Cocteau, who is purported to be at the origin of its creation, adopts it and elevates it to the status of cult jewellery.

VARIATIONS ON THE SAME THEME From as early as the 1920s, the three rings become a collection of delicate jewellery, bracelets, pendants and earrings.

THE NAME IS TRINITY 1998, on the eve of its 75th birthday, the Trinity ring is christened Trinity. A name echoing reality… Words by Anne-Marie Clerc

STARS WHO ADOPTED IT… NICOLE KIDMAN CHARLIZE THERON GARY COOPER THE DUKE OF WINDSOR ROBIN WRIGHT PENN

Ultimate luxury, the Trinity adorns a constellation of diamonds illuminating the three types of gold of its cosmic rings. An icon in all its splendour.

PLUNGE INTO THE LEGEND OF THE THREE RINGS…

The french poet and film director Jean Cocteau liked to wear it on his little finger.

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EXQUISITE SKETCH Dating from 1924 are the first archive drawings of a ring made up of three interlaced rings in platinum, red gold and yellow gold.

Trinity La Belle, a homage to Jean Cocteau, and his famous film "La Belle et la Bête". It has shone in the firmament of the Cartier collection since Spring 2010.

VARIATIONS ON THE SAME THEME From as early as the 1920s, the three rings become a collection of delicate jewellery, bracelets, pendants and earrings.

THE NAME IS TRINITY 1998, on the eve of its 75th birthday, the Trinity ring is christened Trinity. A name echoing reality… Words by Anne-Marie Clerc

STARS WHO ADOPTED IT… NICOLE KIDMAN CHARLIZE THERON GARY COOPER THE DUKE OF WINDSOR ROBIN WRIGHT PENN

Ultimate luxury, the Trinity adorns a constellation of diamonds illuminating the three types of gold of its cosmic rings. An icon in all its splendour.

PLUNGE INTO THE LEGEND OF THE THREE RINGS…

The french poet and film director Jean Cocteau liked to wear it on his little finger.

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My Favourites

Christina WHEN YOU ARE A MOTHER, A WIFE, A CHARITY CAMPAIGNER, AND A FORMER SUPERMODEL, WITH A VAST AMOUNT OF GLOBAL TRAVEL UNDER YOUR BELT, FROM THE MYRIAD OF EXPERIENCES, AND PEOPLE AND OBJECTS THAT PASS THROUGH YOUR LIFE OVER THE YEARS, WHAT IS IT THAT MAKES CERTAIN PIECES IN YOUR LIFE “A FAVOURITE THING”? >

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OR CHRISTINA JUFFALI, “MY FAVOURITE THINGS ARE THOSE THAT FULFILL ME AND GIVE ME PEACE AND MAKE ME FEEL ALIVE. THEY ARE ACTUALLY VERY SIMPLE WAYS OF BEING THAT PRODUCE HAPPINESS, THEY ARE A SYMBOL OF TIMES PAST. WHAT’S MY FAVOURITE TODAY MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN FIVE YEARS AGO. THEY ARE THE BIG PICTURE OF MY EXPOSURE TO LIFE.”

RING FROM ISTANBUL This unique, citrine ring with moving pearls, was a gift to Christina from her husband on a recent trip to Istanbul. The ring boasts an impressive, internally carved sea horse, reflecting Christina’s love of the sea. Her husband is the source of another of her favourite things: “The most favourite thing, is every anniversary my husband and I write a love letter to each other and we sort of recap the year. What he says to me, makes me love him all over again and he says it completely differently. It’s completely new every time, because what’s important at that time is completely different than the reason why it was important before.”

POWDER CASES “I love feminine things and colour and artistic details - I love details in anything in my life. It doesn’t have to be a complex thing. It’s the way something makes you feel. I find little things in markets, funny things when I am travelling that are symbolic of a place.” says Christina pointing out an ostrich feather pen from South Africa; evil eyes from Istanbul and a doll with beads from Jeddha that reminds her of her daughter, Serena, before leading us to her collection of powder cases. “I collect my little powder cases from Estee Lauder - I love these. I have so many of them all over the place. It’s wonderful to have collections and to start collections. Every now and then I’ll look and find a nice piece like these compacts.”

“THE MOST FAVOURITE THING, IS EVERY ANNIVERSARY MY HUSBAND AND I WRITE A LOVE LETTER TO EACH OTHER AND WE SORT OF RECAP THE YEAR.“

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PERFUME BOTTLES “When I was a little girl I would go digging in the forest and find different coloured bottles. I was fascinated by how they made them.” Her perfume bottle collection from Roja Dove includes Caron, Chanel, Joy, and Lalique pieces. “Roja Dove is quite an unusual man and when I stumbled upon him at Harrods (on a visit to the Urban Retreat) it was like I was in another world. I told my husband I wanted to start a collection of perfume bottles. He was so proud he said, ‘ah I’m happy you’re getting a collection of something,’ because his mother used to travel and buy beautiful urns and vases.”

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THE MINI “It’s fun and life should be fun! Humour is one of my favourite things. We should never lose that whimsical sense, like my crazy, multi-coloured mini. My husband surprised me with it and I was shocked to see it. It was like Jospeh and his amazing techni-coloured dreamcoat.” Coincidentally, Christina had her eye on a stylish black convertible mini she had noticed on the same day. “Then I started to love and appreciate the fun of it! My daughter loves it. It’s just one of those things that is eye-catching, that you are scared of - and then it turns out to be wonderful fun. No I’m very protective of my mini. >

“THE MOST FAVOURITE THING, IS EVERY ANNIVERSARY MY HUSBAND AND I WRITE A LOVE LETTER TO EACH OTHER AND WE SORT OF RECAP THE YEAR.“

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MY FAVOURITES TODAY MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN FIVE YEARS AGO. THEY’RE THE BIG PICTURE OF HOW I’VE BEEN EXPOSED TO LIFE.”

5. JUDITH LEIBER EVENING BAG

Christina won this bag, a multi-coloured Swarovskiencrusted Ganesha, at a charity auction held in aid of the Indian Head Injury Foundation and hosted by the Maharajah Gaj Singh II and co-hosted by Sigourney Weaver. It is a cause close to the Maharajah’s heart, whose son Shivraj, suffered head injuries from a polo accident. Christina happened to be seated next to one of the organisers who was carrying this bag and offered it up for auction. “I had never seen anything like that from Judth Leiber - it was a unique piece - it’s meant to be fortuitous. I’m dying to wear it this summer somewhere, with colourful pieces.”

6. WATCH BY CHOPARD AND CUSHION

“Find something you can do and try to do it your best!” says Christina and perhaps this is a motto that is perfectly applied to this handstitched cushion that she made as a birthday gift for her grandmother-in-law, who practices needlepoint. “I got sick and was in bed for two weeks and I thought ‘well maybe I will try and do one and give it to her for her birthday’. I started needle pointing and I was so proud of the fact that I had finished it. It was so hard for me to do as I was self-taught. Eager to impress her, I said it was my very first one and she said: “Oh but you know, the first ones are never very good!” So that’s the story of my special pillow!’

This hand painted, special edition, watch with a picture of a bird, was a gift from her husband after he saw it in the Robb Report. “It’s one of the most beautiful pieces. It’s a special gift that gives me a special feeling.”

7. BOOK SELECTION

This selection of spiritual and self-help books reflects Christina’s deep interest in the alternative arts and healing. It’s the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle she attributes to her mother and her upbringing in California. Without having the luxury of time to lie down and read a whole book, she explains that, “when I open a page of these books it feeds something to me, to my mind and spirit. I utilise these things in my every day life.”

8. MAC COLLAGE SCREENSAVER

A keen photographer and collector of photography, this collage on her screensaver, is like a form of beautiful escapism. Compiled (by a programme on her computer) from a selection of pictures Christina took of her favourite pieces at the Basel Art Fair, she laughs explaining about the contents of the collage, “I look at them every day as if I own them!” An extremely visual person, for Christina “it makes me smile to see something beautiful. When you’re surrounded by beauty, everything goes into a healthier place.”

9. VANITY CASE

Make-up pots, brushes and colours jump out from the black leather Bobbi Brown case like ordered chaos. For some women make-up is a question of habit; for Christina it’s a question of mood and feelings, which explains why she loves to mix her perfumes and her lipstick colours. “People are always saying ‘what are you wearing?’, and I can never tell them the truth! To get the right colour and shade, it depends what season it is - colder, warmer, the whole thing changes. I love the idea of spontaneity. The element of surprise. It’s almost like an intuitive playfulness which became my being.” Words by Natalie Theo | Photos by Tim Griffiths

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MY FAVOURITES TODAY MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN FIVE YEARS AGO. THEY’RE THE BIG PICTURE OF HOW I’VE BEEN EXPOSED TO LIFE.”

5. JUDITH LEIBER EVENING BAG

6. WATCH BY CHOPARD AND CUSHION

7. BOOK SELECTION

8. MAC COLLAGE SCREENSAVER

9. VANITY CASE

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Jewel story

CARTIER BORN IN HIGH JEWELLERY 1847 In

the sumptuous Paris of Napoleon III, LouisFrançois Cartier takes over the jewellery shop of his master, Adolphe Picard, 29, rue Montorgueil. His creations very quickly seduce Princess Mathilda and the Empress Eugénie.

1899 He entrusts the management of the house to his

son, Alfred, who moves to 13, rue de la Paix, and develops the international business with New York and London. He obtains Royal Warrants of Appointment to the English, Spanish and Russian courts. Cartier becomes "jeweller to Kings, King of jewellers".

1933 Jeanne Toussaint, nicknamed “the panther” becomes

director of jewellery. Unpredictable, free and provocative, she modernises the jewellery line, introduces yellow gold and launches the panther design, which is to become one of the Cartier signature designs. The “Toussaint touch” is born.

1979 Joseph Kanoui is made chairman of Cartier Monde.

At his side, his wife Micheline takes over high jewellery in 1982. Blessed with fertile imagination she makes one legendary collection after another, such as her famous bestiary.

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Like an extraordinary fairy tale where princesses, maharajahs, kings, collectors and divas cross paths, Cartier has been writing the most fabulous pages of French high jewellery for 160 years. With this new collection the iconic house is exploring the enchanting universe of perfumes. Irresistible.

Necklace, platinum, emeralds, balls of emerald and brilliants

Nils Herrmann © Cartier 2011

SORTILEGE

1997 The Richemont group, global luxury giant, buys the illustrious house. Audacious and creative are still the order of the day.

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Jewel story

CARTIER BORN IN HIGH JEWELLERY 1847 In

1899 He entrusts the management of the house to his

1933 Jeanne Toussaint, nicknamed “the panther” becomes

1979 Joseph Kanoui is made chairman of Cartier Monde.

At his side, his wife Micheline takes over high jewellery in 1982. Blessed with fertile imagination she makes one legendary collection after another, such as her famous bestiary.

FOND OF

Necklace, platinum, emeralds, balls of emerald and brilliants

Nils Herrmann © Cartier 2011

SORTILEGE

1997 The Richemont group, global luxury giant, buys the illustrious house. Audacious and creative are still the order of the day.

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DECODING SORTILEGE

A GAME OF CORRESPONDANCE

A hymn to femininity, Sortilège comes from the world of gemstones and the emotions they evoke. Sight, touch, light…the creative director, Jacqueline Karachi, is unstoppable on the subject. Like fragrances, gems have a language, an evocative power, an intensity… This very elegant new collection is also a move towards a more contemporary style. Easier to wear, the pieces retain absolute elegance.

PERFECT HARMONIES

1. Earrings, platinum, morganite, brilliants. 2. Earrings, platinum, rubellite, onyx, brilliants. 3. Pendant earrings, pink and violet sapphires, brilliants. 4. Earrings, platinum, yellow sapphires, brilliants. 5. Pendant earrings, platinum, balls of aquamarine, engraved moonstone, brilliants.

Citruses ode to the fresh light perfumes of citrus, gorged on sunshine, these creations play with grapefruit and mandarins… Tourmaline transforms to become orange and chrysoberyl, lime. Ferns the humid scents of the underwood can be found in the emerald creations with touches of diamonds, luminous as pearls of dew, or serpents winding through vegetation of sapphires and emerald drops. Heady here you find amber, patchouli and spices as if on a bracelet decorated with morganite, spinel, coral and fine pearls. Queen flowers, white flowers the elitist scent of lily of the valley, jasmine and honeysuckle inspires purity, nobility. Like a diamond…

Words by Laëtitia Renevier

JUST LAUNCHED Last september, the Sortilège collection was unveiled in the enchanting setting of the Villa Aurelia in Rome. The actresses Fan Bingbing, Isabella Ferrari, Monica Belucci and some 350 famous guests were able to discover these dream creations on the summit of Mount Janiculus, which looks over the seven hills of the Italian city.

20,000,000 € The value of a 64-carat pear diamond the size of a finger, which was presented on the same night at Villa Aurelia, attached to the Sortilège collection.

Vincent Wulveryck © Cartier 2011 / DR

Florals the jewellery is inspired by nature, the curves of flowers and their troubling perfume. The iris becomes a baroque and sensual sapphire; lilac, intoxicating rubellite; honeysuckle, captivating opal. Cool waters Here, sapphire, green beryl, grey pearls and moonstone play like the undulations of water, limpid or vivacious.

DECODING SORTILEGE

A GAME OF CORRESPONDANCE

PERFECT HARMONIES

Words by Laëtitia Renevier

20,000,000 € The value of a 64-carat pear diamond the size of a finger, which was presented on the same night at Villa Aurelia, attached to the Sortilège collection.

Vincent Wulveryck © Cartier 2011 / DR

Electric blue leather necklace, Sebastien Monfort

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Gothic chair, design Studio Job for Moooï in PVC, Bleu Comme Bleu

De profundis perfume, 75 ml, 30 numbered units, exclusive to Palais Royal, Serge Lutens

Louis Vuitton City Guide Boxset, European Cities by Louis Vuitton

Luxury micro city car, Cygnet & Colette, by Aston Martin and Colette, 14 examples can be ordered and will be delivered by the end of the year.

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Creation from The Fairytale Recordings, 2011 Performance, by artist Saâdane Afif with eight vases made of porcelain, edition of 3, for Nymphenburg

Fan composed of 10 real swan feathers applied to an asymmetric leaf of blue silk. "Sioux" model from the "Squaw" collection, by fanmaker Duvelleroy

Matroschka Sky Blue egg, handpainted, 24 carat gold, Sieger by Fürstenberg

THE BLUE LINE

Pepper outside coffee table, aluminium surface with varnished steel legs, designed by François Champsaur for Pouenat

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Philippe Jumin © Louis Vuitton

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Electric blue leather necklace, Sebastien Monfort

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Gothic chair, design Studio Job for Moooï in PVC, Bleu Comme Bleu

De profundis perfume, 75 ml, 30 numbered units, exclusive to Palais Royal, Serge Lutens

Louis Vuitton City Guide Boxset, European Cities by Louis Vuitton

Luxury micro city car, Cygnet & Colette, by Aston Martin and Colette, 14 examples can be ordered and will be delivered by the end of the year.

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Creation from The Fairytale Recordings, 2011 Performance, by artist Saâdane Afif with eight vases made of porcelain, edition of 3, for Nymphenburg

Fan composed of 10 real swan feathers applied to an asymmetric leaf of blue silk. "Sioux" model from the "Squaw" collection, by fanmaker Duvelleroy

Matroschka Sky Blue egg, handpainted, 24 carat gold, Sieger by Fürstenberg

THE BLUE LINE

Pepper outside coffee table, aluminium surface with varnished steel legs, designed by François Champsaur for Pouenat

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Philippe Jumin © Louis Vuitton

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Hidden Gems

Living treasures of

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AFFECTION By buying up its finest suppliers, Chanel is preserving their savoir-faire and aiding their renewal. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immerse ourselves backstage in the artistic trades workshops, where the gilded hands of fairies and magicians carry out with passion artistic tours de force for the greatest names in couture.

Inside the atelier of milliner Maison Michel where the wedding hats were made for the wedding of Albert and Charlene of Monaco.

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Hidden Gems

Living treasures of

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Inside the atelier of milliner Maison Michel where the wedding hats were made for the wedding of Albert and Charlene of Monaco.

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Interview with Bruno Pavlovsky, Chairman of Chanel Fashion Activities

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The company which regr oups your needle-workers, feather workers, jewellers and boot makers is called Paraffection; nice name, how did it come about? Some already worked for Coco Chanel. The house legend talked of “Mademoiselle’s musketeers”. It is a story of men and women going back several generations. Coming up with the name was easy; adopting it was brave! What led you to buy these workshops? Each one represents exceptional savoir-faire, indispensable for fashion. We have preserved them. Of course Chanel had its own interests at stake but is was also essential to keep the design in Paris. Why those companies? The first was Desrues, the button manufacturer; that was in 1984 a long time before Paraffection was founded. It’s not easy finding beautiful buttons, you know? In the case of Maison Michel, the milliner, the owner was ill and it was important to act. Raymond Massaro was aged; he is the only boot maker, as far as I know, to make bespoke shoes for women. Each case is different. You have to understand these companies were not in trouble. They were at risk of disappearing because they were not passed on! It’s an economic reality. >

Top left, a sketch by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, at Lemarié feather makers. Centre, pleated organza sample by the designer for the creation of a dress. Right, on the walls of the François Lesage embroidery workshop, a picture imagined by the embroiderers, starting from badges with their photos on, from which they drew delicate embroidery work. Bottom left, at bootmaker Massaro’s, a paper model for the creation of a wooden last. Centre, overall view of the François Lesage embroidery workshop where, between sequins, paste, ribbons, pearls, crystals and stones, there are over 60,000 pieces in store. An inexhaustible reservoir with archives dating back to 1850. Right, a needlepoint sample on tracing paper, preliminarily tacked onto a canvas by a designer. The diversity and complexity of instructions demands that the embroiderer knows how to innovate and always go further.

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Hidden Gems

These artisans don’t work exclusively for Chanel? Our orders wouldn’t be enough for them. On the contrary it is necessary for other houses, Dior, Vuitton, established brands, and younger ones too, to draw on them. The more in demand the artisans, the more stimulated they are. In our current collection, there are three or four dresses showcasing needlework techniques never seen, never done before. Lemarié has surpassed itself! How do you make Haute Couture profitable, when it demands so many hours of work? You charge a lot. The clients are looking for unique pieces, comparable to jewellery; they like exclusive service, fittings at home for example. And the good news is that they are more and more numerous! The stable North American, British and French clientele has very recently been joined by clients in the Middle East, Russia, Brazil, China and some of the Eastern block countries. Luxury is living an extraordinary moment. How do the artisans like being integrated into an international group? We genuinely respect their autonomy. Ask the needleworkers at Lesage if they don’t prefer spending time with stylists rather than filling in URSSAF declarations! We lighten their administrative burden, we bring a financial model, organisation, respect timeframes. The fact that we belong to the same industry gives them intellectual comfort. >

Page 44: Top left, centre and right, various stages of the shoemaking process at Massaro bootmakers’. Sketching, paper assembly, a model for sculpting a wooden shoe last, cutting the leather, putting the pieces together, making the shoe… stitch, glue, staple, nail, polish! A work of strength and precision. Each client has their own lasts, their name engraved in the wood. Centre left, an embroiderer at the François Lesage workshop interprets a drawing using a crochet de Lunéville. Bottom right, at Lemarié the feathers must be prepared: squashed from the bags, they are given new life with a steam bath. Then they are off to the dyeing workshop and dried before the feather workers get them ready.

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Page 45: An artisan in the petal-cutting workshop at Lemarié. The petals are cut by hand with a shape cutter. Each flower is a unique piece, no industrial tool can replace this manual work.

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Page 45: An artisan in the petal-cutting workshop at Lemarié. The petals are cut by hand with a shape cutter. Each flower is a unique piece, no industrial tool can replace this manual work.

Could you imagine one day relocating their savoir-faire? Some may consider it. However proximity is vital. In the days preceding a catwalk show, the artisans come to the studio up to four times a day, Haute Couture is demanding. This would not be available if they were in Italy, Spain or elsewhere… How do you educate clients in the beauty of handiwork? By creating the “Métiers d’art” collection. The idea came from Karl Lagerfeld. Since 2002, it celebrates a different city each year; the ninth edition is themed “Paris Byzantium”. The catwalk shows are held in December, the lightest moment in the calendar. The press has made it a pleasure to report on it. But we didn’t imagine such commercial success! As early as May, the Collection is in the 180 Chanel boutiques across the world. Are young people attracted to the artisan professions? I am quite optimistic. For a long time these professions were devalued. It was kids who had failed at school who were sent in there, not because they were good with their hands. You don’t become a couturier by default, but “through affection”. Words gathered by Laurence Mouillefarine. Realisation by Sophie Djerlal. Photos by Patrice de Grandry.

Top left, centre left and bottom, milliner Maison Michel fulfils our wildest dreams. Hats are round, bowler, stiff, soft, pointy, ear-flapped, veiled…nothing is impossible. Top centre, at Lemarié, the famous camellia that made Chanel’s reputation in Mademoiselle Coco’s days. Every material is possible: cardboard, plastic, tweed, fur, satin, organdie… Top right, another example of Lemarié savoir-faire, with sophisticated pleats, ruffles and flounces. Bottom right, ancestral tools for measuring hat sizes. These rare trades steeped in tradition require passion.

Bootmaker 2 Rue de la Paix 75002 PARIS Telephone: +33 (0)1 42 61 00 29 www.massaro.fr

LEMARIE Design Dressmaking Haute Couture Flowers Feathers 40 Rue Delizy 93694 PANTIN CEDEX Telephone: +33 (0)1 48 31 32 55 www.lemarie-paris.fr

GUILLET Floral craftsman and Florist 40 Rue Delizy Pantin 93694 PANTIN CEDEX Telephone: + 33 (0)1 41 83 43 25 www.guillet-fleurs.fr

CRAFTSMAN addresses

MASSARO

LESAGE

MAISON MICHEL

Needlework 13 Rue de la Grange Batelière 75009 PARIS Telephone + 33 (0)1 44 79 00 88 www.lesage-paris.com

Milliner 65 Rue Sainte-Anne 75002 PARIS Telephone: + 33 (0) 1.42.96.89.77 www.michel-paris.com

GOOSSENS JEWELLER AND GOLDSMITH

DESRUES JEWELLERY AND BUTTONS

8 Rue Proudhon 93210 SAINT-DENIS Telephone: + 33 (0)1 49 46 96 27 www.goossens-paris.com

ZA du pré de la Dame Jeanne 60128 PLAILLY Telephone: + 33 (0)3 44 54 19 54 www.desrues-paris.com

Bootmaker 2 Rue de la Paix 75002 PARIS Telephone: +33 (0)1 42 61 00 29 www.massaro.fr

LEMARIE Design Dressmaking Haute Couture Flowers Feathers 40 Rue Delizy 93694 PANTIN CEDEX Telephone: +33 (0)1 48 31 32 55 www.lemarie-paris.fr

GUILLET Floral craftsman and Florist 40 Rue Delizy Pantin 93694 PANTIN CEDEX Telephone: + 33 (0)1 41 83 43 25 www.guillet-fleurs.fr

CRAFTSMAN addresses

MASSARO

LESAGE

MAISON MICHEL

Needlework 13 Rue de la Grange Batelière 75009 PARIS Telephone + 33 (0)1 44 79 00 88 www.lesage-paris.com

Milliner 65 Rue Sainte-Anne 75002 PARIS Telephone: + 33 (0) 1.42.96.89.77 www.michel-paris.com

GOOSSENS JEWELLER AND GOLDSMITH

DESRUES JEWELLERY AND BUTTONS

8 Rue Proudhon 93210 SAINT-DENIS Telephone: + 33 (0)1 49 46 96 27 www.goossens-paris.com

ZA du pré de la Dame Jeanne 60128 PLAILLY Telephone: + 33 (0)3 44 54 19 54 www.desrues-paris.com

Kan

Hats off formidable businesswoman and media icon, the Chinese billionaire (17th largest fortune in China according to Forbes) takes the road to the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. We met her.

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flash of bright red crosses the designer lobby of the Royal-Monceau, the new Parisian palace on Faubourg Saint-Honoré. Light as air in her silk muslin dress, wearing pretty transparent mules, the bubbly Yue-Sai Kan, age 63, flies high the colours of her native land: China. She is swallowed by a dark saloon car, embraced by the beige leather; her black, made-up eyes meet her interlocutor’s squarely. A mix of gentleness and firmness, strength and fragility, ancestral wisdom and childish enthusiasm: the 17th fortune in China is semi-opaque, in love with colour. Red of course, which, she says, “makes her happy and beautiful” and which fires up everything from her iPhone cover to the tips of her fingers. The colours of the countryside along the roadside towards the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte where she is invited to attend a wedding. Those too of the Bordeaux vineyards which she will admire the next day before attending the famous Flower festival. Inspired by her father, a famous traditional painter – “He taught me the balance of colours” – Yue-Sai Kan cultivates her taste for art. Inexhaustible on the subject of artist Zhang Huan, the billionaire aesthete is also a music lover and pianist. “But playing has become painful because I am not good enough”, sighs the spirited sexagenarian who has studied music for years.

Yue-Sai

Perfectionism is also attributable to her father figure. After a childhood in Hong Kong, Yue-Sai Kan studied in Hawaii. “It was the entry point in my journey to reach the country of my dreams, the United States”, she explains, she, who became an American citizen in 1978. In the 70s she arrived alone and full of ambition in New York. “It was a shock, she remembers. Everybody seemed so cultured, I felt I was nothing.” So she listened, observed and devoured works on the immigrants made good. “The History of the Jews and Joys of Yiddish were my first reading material,” she said. She abandoned her musical career – “not good enough” – and launched into TV. The pretty young woman is soon spotted. In 1978 she launched the programme “Looking East” and took the American viewers to discover Asia. But Yue-Sai Kan does not forget the land of her fathers. On the request of the Chinese authorities she created “One world” in 1984. The first Chinese-American presenter to grace an official channel, she provoked some 400 million Chinese people to travel around the world, becoming simply “Yue-Sai”, media icon. With the success in 1992 of her range of cosmetics specially designed for Asian skin, she is renowned as one of the most influential women in China. A Marco Polo of modern times, the businesswoman has become cultural conduit. A taste for a challenge and the desire to transmit are what motivated her, then and now. Her new adventure? The selection of a Chinese candidate for the “Miss Universe” contest. “It is much more than a competition, she insists, tapping away at her iPhone. This is about the image of Chinese women and, above all, raising money for charitable works.” Whatever the results in the final in September, Yue-Sai Kan has already won a bet. “Nobody else has ever done what we are implementing in China,” she says. The superb Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte bathes in the soft evening light. The car slows. A touch of lipstick and Yue-Sai Kan joins the guests of the house of Nicolas Fouquet, whose motto suits perfectly the woman Time magazine called the Queen of the Middle Empire: “Quo non ascendam?” “To what heights can we not ascend?”

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Words by Marie Cousin

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Kan

Hats off formidable businesswoman and media icon, the Chinese billionaire (17th largest fortune in China according to Forbes) takes the road to the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. We met her.

Meeting With

Yue-Sai

Photo © DR

Words by Marie Cousin

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Saga

Piaget

crafter of glamour

A symbol of elegance and innovation throughout the world, for nearly 140 years Piaget has never ceased to enchant. Since the beginning the same flame has burned at the heart of the famous watch manufacture, audacious and spurred on by its challenges. Plunge into the heart of a myth.

Elizabeth Taylor in the early seventies was seduced by the Piaget creations, and became one of the Maison's ambassadors

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Piaget

crafter of glamour

Elizabeth Taylor in the early seventies was seduced by the Piaget creations, and became one of the Maison's ambassadors

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1957

After several years of research, Piaget presents a revolutionary mechanical movement, measuring only 2 mm in thickness. A technical exploit and Holy Grail of watchmaking! Elegant, light and refined, the model is baptised 9P (9 line movement in horological jargon). 2

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The refinement of the extra-flat movements brings about an aesthetic reversal. The Côte aux Fées workshop innovates with a model of watch for men with a dial of hard stone, a particularity that quickly becomes the signature of the house.

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The cuff watch model in yellow gold and coral is a perfect example of Piaget’s audacity. Extravagance reaches its apogee and, from this point on, we are talking about “jewellery that tells the time” and no longer a watch as such!

Liberated from all technical constraints thanks to the 9P movement, the Piaget watch is ready to make horological the fantasist and rebellious spirit of the 1970s. With its ultra-slim model in white gold, diamonds and opal, the workshop, which became the leader in the watch-jewellery market, conquered the whole of the jet-set.

hilippe Leopold Metzger, chief executive of Piaget, is fond of talking about the company’s ‘double legitimacy’, referring to its expertise as both a watchmaker and jeweller, however he is wrong to do so. Piaget does not have a double legitimacy, but instead a triple one: as well as a maker of watches and crafter of jewellery it is also an expert in the art of glamour. Not unlike Chateau Mouton Rothschild, which shouldered its way into coveted first growth status of the 1855 classification of Bordeaux, in 1973; Piaget is a relatively late arrival to the lofty plane of top Swiss watchmakers. Although founded in 1874 and long known for the quality of the movements it supplied other houses, the family

firm of Piaget only started to sign its watches in 1943. But very soon this new house took off like the neologistic, and at the time glamorous, jet planes that had started to carry Piaget’s customers, that sybaritic in-crowd known as the jet-set, across the world. Piaget exploded into the drab post-war years with the intensity of a firework coloured with the rich tints of rubies and emeralds, and the sparkling fire of sapphires and diamonds. In those days luxury and elegance were synonymous and Piaget’s generations of expertise in exigent movement design meant that the house was ideally placed to shape the tastes of the age. >

Jackie Kennedy in a Valentino dress, in Cambodia, 1967. As a fashion figure, she was fond of the brand.

Advertisements for the firm’s women’s watches depicted the Piaget woman as a vision of Gruau-like elegance, while for men the house proudly proclaimed itself ‘Specialistes des montres les plus plates du monde’ and this was no idle claim. In 1957 Piaget launched its icon calibre the 9P, a legendary watch movement that set new standards in ultra slim design and this was followed three years later in 1960 by a technical tour de force, the calibre 12P, an automatic calibre that, at just 2.3mm thick… or rather thin… stunned the watch world. In that same year the house decided that it would no longer buy in jewellery to be sold under the Piaget name but that it would take this expertise in-house and develop its own jewellery ateliers. Oh yes… and one more thing…Piaget was not going to make watches in such

commonplace materials as steel: it knew its customers were easily satisfied, as long as they received the very best, and announced that it would only make timepieces in precious metals, gold and platinum. With the opening of a discreet yet luxurious boutique on Geneva’s Rue du Rhône Piaget was poised for greatness and the ensuing decades saw the house redefine the luxury timepiece with watches of a near papery thinness on the wrists of the world’s most elegant men, and jewellery timepieces of staggering beauty and inventiveness ornamenting the world’s most glamorous women. Even the sports watch came in for the Piaget treatment with the launch of the timelessly chic Polo in 1980. >

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Jackie Kennedy in a Valentino dress, in Cambodia, 1967. As a fashion figure, she was fond of the brand.

Best sellers 1 THE ALTIPIANO The Piaget timepiece that has been collecting “thinness” records since the late fifties. The clean lines of the dial, slim elegant hands, slimline block print or roman numeral dial index, characterise this gold standard of thinness. Note that this collection of men’s and women’s models almost exclusively uses mechanical movements protected by cases in precious metals, inset or not.

2 THE POLO Designed in 1979, it sealed the reputation of Piaget among the jet-set, with the impetus of Jean Piaget (photo above). The model is such a success that clients ask for a Polo without remembering that Piaget was behind it! In 2001, the watch gets a makeover and its stock with fans of the brand remains unchanged.

Read the beautiful book "Piaget" by Franco Cologni, Assouline.

Piaget © DR

Polo 2001

Altiplano

Polo 1979

Born in 1942 in La Côte-aux-Fées, birthplace of Piaget watches, Yves Piaget managed to confer upon the illustrious company of the same name, the status of watchmaker jeweller.

Ursula Andress, photographied with her Piaget Polo watch during the Piaget World cup in Palm Beach in 1983.

Today the house is part of the Richemont Group, a stable of horological and jewellery thoroughbreds. But it still follows the precepts of the founding family: watches of technical brilliance and aesthetic elegance for the men; jewellery (some of which also tells the time) of extravagant imagination for women; and of course the eternal quest for thinness that Philippe Leopold-Metzger describes as a ‘religion’ at Piaget. That commitment to slim-line watchmaking was underlined this year with the launch of an ultra-slim self-winding tourbillon calibre the 1270P, Piaget’s 17th ultra-slim calibre, which found much favour with a generation of collectors who are rediscovering the pleasures of svelte, low profile watchmaking.

skills needed for the creation of watch bracelets of a silken smoothness and a suppleness that belies the fact they are fashioned from gold or platinum, such bracelets were le summum of fashion in the 1960s and 1970s. Although they may not enjoy the same widespread appeal today there are still vintage pieces that need to be repaired and of course there will come a time when the fickle finger of fashion will once more alight on these miracles of the goldsmith’s art and, when it does, Piaget’s craftsmen will be ready… indeed such is the beauty of these bracelets that Philippe Leopold-Metzger really should think about adding another mastery to further burnish Piaget’s reputation.

But Piaget is aware that watchmaking has a heritage and is as much a cultural activity as a commercial one and accordingly it husbands traditional skills. For instance a source of particular personal satisfaction to me is that the house still trains craftsmen in the traditional

Words by Nick Foulkes

Read the beautiful book "Piaget" by Franco Cologni, Assouline.

Piaget © DR

Polo 2001

Altiplano

Polo 1979

Born in 1942 in La Côte-aux-Fées, birthplace of Piaget watches, Yves Piaget managed to confer upon the illustrious company of the same name, the status of watchmaker jeweller.

Ursula Andress, photographied with her Piaget Polo watch during the Piaget World cup in Palm Beach in 1983.

Words by Nick Foulkes

Couture Dancing Created exclusively for an auction dedicated to the English National Ballet, these dance slippers, signed Christian Louboutin, sit up on 20cm stiletto heels. Homage to the stars, they are encrusted with Swarovski crystals. 2 Spirit of Ecstasy Like Charles Robinson Sykes, the man who imagined and created the legendary silhouette of Rolls Royce a hundred years ago, British photographer Rankin was inspired by the beauty and sensuality of a woman’s body to celebrate the brand’s 100th birthday. 3 Black and Wine With the Opale, a veritable monolith with pure futuristic lines, Sand and Birch delivers a wine cellar around two metres high that holds up to 100 bottles. With touch door, temperature, humidity and light controls, LED lighting inside… it’s a real hub of technologies. 4 Art Ski Handmade skis from the Zai factory in Disentis are cult objects, as much because of the materials used as the manufacturing, born of unique processes. And the price makes them luxury objects. 5 Goldfish The Ranchu or buffalo-head goldfish is to Japanese fauna what sturgeon’s eggs are to caviar, a treasure. Its lack of dorsal fin makes it particularly clumsy but detracts nothing from its value which can reach the regions of 17,000 euros. 6 Watch Else? In 1925 Henry Graves, a famous New York banker, ordered the most complicated watch in the world from Patek Philippe. It took three years of research and five years of work to make the piece. The watch achieved double its estimate at Sotheby’s New York, on the 2nd December 1999, a sum of 11,002,500 dollars. What record would it make today? Collectors be warned… 7 Back to the future "Transition", the first hybrid car-plane, should be available to buy in the United States by the end of 2012. The vehicle was developed by Terrafugia, a company set up in Boston in 2006 by a group of students and engineers from the world-famous Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). 1

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SURPRISING VIEWS, UNHEARD OF HAPPENINGS, ARTIST MANIFESTOS, NODS TO THE ECO-FRIENDLY… THE PLANET NEVER CEASES TO SURPRISE AND AMAZE US. TRAVEL IN PICTURES.

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10 Leviathan Inspired by the bible, this blood-tinted structure by Anish Kapoor is made up of 12,000m2 of a polyester/PVC composite fabric. We loved it at the Grand Palais in Paris, within the context of the highly anticipated annual performance, Monumenta. 13 Too Pig Better than a bag, a Louis Vuitton stamped pig. The work is signed by subversive Belgian artist Wilm Delvoye. 14 Colère de montres Highly anticipated, this pendant "Colères de montres" by Arman was acquired for 14,000 euros at the Artcurial BPFT auction in Monte-Carlo last July. A self-explanatory title, in the style of the artist’s methods. 15 Do Brazil White sand, turquoise waters… the Tapajós coast in Brazil gives the region of Santarém stunning tourist perspectives, Amazonia wearing Caribbean colours. 16 Sky dream In July 2015, W (property of the American Starwood hotel group) will open in Bombay, at the heart of the Namaste tower, symbolic building with 55 storeys in the shape of joined hands. The 325 rooms and luxury suites will offer sublime views of the Indian Ocean and the skyscrapers.

Very Bed Trip This floating bed is the work of Dutch architect Janjaap Ruijssenaars. Built on the principle of gravity, it uses a magnetic field to reverse this fundamental power and balance the forces. Feng Shui recommends letting air flow beneath a bed, so it should be a winning formula then? 9 Concept Plane This futuristic plane planned for 2050 is signed Airbus. Inspired by the skeleton of a bird, it will be equipped with a transparent cabin, offering travellers a panoramic view of the sky. 10 Tree Hotel In the forest of Harads, in Swedish Lapland, nestles a new kind of hotel. Perched in the trees, cabins designed by architects raise you up to seventh heaven. Monastic comfort but guaranteed total nature immersion. 11 Sailing Yacht of the Year The overall winner takes home the Sailing of the Year title, from 100 contestants. Designed by architect Rémi Tessier,the 50m sailing sloop Zefira offers a spacious contemporary interior combining bleached wood and white leather in the saloon and 4 en suite double cabins. 8

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Connecting Circles

How did the ACF come about and what were its original aims? At the end of the XIXth century, visionaries like the Marquis de DION, René PANHARD, Émile LEVASSOR, Armand PEUGEOT… took an interest in this revolutionary mode of locomotion: the automobile. They would gather on Place de la Concorde, to compare their creations. The problem was that these noisy vehicles frightened the horses, the carriages fell over and both public opinion and the chief of police opposed these demonstrations! In June 1895 the Marquis de Dion, followed by the baron of Zuylen and journalist Paul Meyan from the Figaro, decided to create an amateurs’ club, and an appreciation society to develop the automobile. The birth of the ACF was key to this brand new industry flourishing, and France played a pioneering role.

Set in one of the most beautiful ‘places’ in Paris, the AUTOMOBILE CLUB de FRANCE is among the most prestigious Parisian circles. The chairman, Marquis du Rouret, receives us in the intimacy of his club, on Place de la Concorde. A charismatic character, abounding with energy, he tells us about the ACF which he has been presiding over for five years, after a brilliant international career with Royal Dutch Shell. Photos © DR

The passion and appreciation of the automobile industry are part of the ACF’s genetic makeup. What is its main inheritance today? First of all there are its two private buildings on Place de la Concorde, next door to the Crillon hotel, where you find vast salons, a library with 45,000 volumes, a huge billiards room designed by Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann in the 1930s, a gym, Art Deco swimming

pool. One hundred years later, our members participate in the club spirit and entrepreneurship of the founders, who shared the same feelings and lobbying goals. What remains of your relationship with the automobile world? In the twentieth century, numerous initiatives were taken such as the creation of the committee of French automobile manufacturers, the Mondial de l’Auto… In 1904 the Federation of Automobile Clubs was created, the FIA, currently headed up by Jean TODT. Thanks to this organisation, we are in contact with over 130 Automobile Clubs across the world. To maintain the circle spirit, we have developed reciprocal relationships with over 30 clubs on all 5 continents. For example the Union Club in New York, the RAC in London, the Hong Kong Club, the Tokyo Club, the Jockey Club in Buenos Aires… In concrete terms, how does the ACF work?

What sort of events? Debating dinners with ambassadors from the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China), conferences with industrial, economic and cultural world leaders, Bordeaux and Champagne wine tasting evenings… Are these contexts conducive to doing business? With the new information technology, the business stakes are always present. We live in a world of global communication but paradoxically individualistic; hence the importance of belonging to networks to facilitate exchanges between members and allow them to play a driving and uniting role. The creation of Cercle works perfectly in this context.

Our members meet regularly, coming together around age, profession, university subjects, sports, and cultural activities. They form “small circles within a wider circle”. As chairman I organise events for members and their guests, which give them the opportunity to spend time together around good food and excellent wine. Our cellar is exceptional!

Old school selection The process established by the founders of the ACF is still current:

1. The candidate chooses two sponsors among the members. 2. The file is sent to the candidates’ commission who designates someone to report on it. Their mission is to interview the candidate and get to know him. 3. The candidate is summoned before the commission with his two sponsors. The commission deliberates to propose his admission. By invitation of Chairman du Rouret, H.S.H. Prince Albert of Monaco, who is passionate about car racing, received the commemorative medal of the Automobile Club of France. A long friendship unites the Parisian club to the principality, the ACF has been under the "High Patronage" of H.S.H the Prince of Monaco since 1959.

The consulting council approves the admission and the chairman signs it off.

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Old school selection The process established by the founders of the ACF is still current:

The consulting council approves the admission and the chairman signs it off.

Confidential

A L F R E D D U N H I L L’ S N E W H O M E

Offering perennial masculine chic and secular savoir-faire, the Alfred Dunhill Homes are havens of elegance and distinction for gentlemen. After Tokyo, Shanghai and Hong Kong, Dunhill spirit invaded the very London, Bourdon House in 2010. The marriage of these two stories opens a new chapter in the world of made-to-measure excellence.

Now transport this historic anglophile idyll to the very centre of 21st century London, equip it with a cinema, a barber shop, cigar bar, the most desirable garments and the most ingenious accessories. This, then, is the architectural jewel, male haven and retail playground that is the London home of British luxury house Alfred Dunhill. Bourdon House, for this is its name, finds itself at the junction of Berkeley Square and Mount Street; a few steps from the Connaught and Claridge’s, moments from Piccadilly and Bond Streets Old and New. Within a few minutes one is in the capital’s best bars and restaurants, most famous nightclubs and casinos and yet, pass through the gates and enter through the door held wide by a welcoming manager and one enters a different realm, a realm of grace, elegance, and refinement. Until the death of the second Duke of Westminster in 1953, Bourdon House was the childhood home of the current Duke and, after half a century as an antiques showroom, this historic building has been reborn in spectacular style and refurbished to be the home of another distinguished British gentleman, Alfred Dunhill Esq. It may sound tautologous but we live in a global world where homogeneity often prevails at the expense of individuality. And yet in a world of flagship stores and retail temples that populate the globe like the churches of so many rival religions, each with an architecture that is as familiar whether on Madison Avenue and the Place Vendôme or on Bond Street and the Ginza, Alfred Dunhill at Bourdon House is an expression of quintessentially British character. Far from being the identikit

creation of a signature architect, this building has been painstakingly, forensically restored: every ancient floorboard pulled up, treated and relaid; centuries of paint peeled away to reveal the beauty of woodwork fully appreciated for the first time in centuries; every quirk and foible lovingly retained, each individual curved Georgian door, each tread of the graceful cantilevered staircase. It is place to sample the best that life can offer the discriminating man, whether it is something as simple as a haircut, or as sumptuous as a new suite of crocodile skin luggage. Bourdon House is a distillation of a very English way of being and a groaning buffet of temptation. On entering one is presented with a room of the things that make life worth living: diamond set cufflinks, 18 carat gold lighters, pens that also light fires in the wilderness, wallets locked biometrically that open only on the command of your fingerprint and if you have never played backgammon on a Dunhill board then you are missing one of the great experiences that life has to offer.

The dressing room is home to such cherished classics as the essential Dunhill blazer as well as sybaritic indulgences including beaver fur lined coats and knitwear of buttersoft Mongolian cashmere. Upstairs is the universe of bespoke, home everything that can be sewn, stitched, cut and crafted. It is here that Dunhill’s craftsmen ply their trade: masters in leatherworking and tailoring. But often a visit to Alfred Dunhill at Bourdon House is not to buy, but rather to be. A pre-Castro Havana from the humidor, a perfect espresso and a half hour in the courtyard, are some of the best London moments to have.

Words by Nick Foulkes

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Imagine a small early 18th century English stately home: a place that commands quiet respect rather than noisily demanding attention. Its elegant brickwork is mellowed by the passing centuries; the pavements of its courtyards are worn smooth by generations of aristocratic feet; the pale British sunlight is dappled by the foliage of ancient trees.

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Bourdon House exterior 2 The barber room 3 The workshop 4 The screening Room

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Words by Nick Foulkes

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Bourdon House exterior 2 The barber room 3 The workshop 4 The screening Room

Interiors

In Montmartre, in a small poetic XIXth century extravagance, Parisian architect Guillaume Terver puts his name to a contemporary design, respectful of the historical heritage. A surprising mix of eclectic minimalism.

An eleven-metre high former chapel with a stained glass window, the living room is kept as was – sculpted woodwork and moulded painted ceilings -, untransformed openings onto the exterior… it took the demanding eye of a photographer – who had fallen in love with this neo-gothic mansion – and the creative vision of an architect to uncover the potential of the unusual location. “ With such ceiling height, the challenge was to adapt disproportionate verticality to a volume destined to become a private living space, focused on intimacy, ” explains Guillaume Terver. “ The idea of an atrium became the obvious way to go, in the manner of a roman villa, where family life all converged towards a central point, ” he adds. This point of reference is dear to his heart since he grew up in Rome… Nine metres of glass stretch skywards, over two storeys there are bedrooms, dressing rooms and bathrooms. “ I like to strip things back to basics, preferring to emphasise the communal spaces in the house ” he says, like the vast space on the ground floor which includes a minimalist kitchen, a generous dining room table and a line of book shelves.

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Along the façade, the supporting beams draw horizontal lines in grey oak and at the back the sliding panels modify the light: “ light sources, balance of lines, proportion of volumes… our relationship with the space must be fluid, ” insists Guillaume. In the contemporary section, the architect has kept the stained glass and monumental XVII th century doors opening onto the living room. “ I attach a lot of importance to thresholds : they must be emphasised or erased completely. These doors bring the aesthetic to the room. ” A living room renovated in the spirit of a collector’s secret room, a break with the minimalist vocabulary created by the architect. Here, the continuity is kept through the choice of objects, precious, designer or vintage, which subtly distil their modernity into this unusual universe. Word by Anne-Charlotte Gaufridi | Photos by Patrice de Grandry

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The living room opens onto the atrium, a dream space for concert piano acoustics. On the wall, diagonal rib openings refer to the neo-gothic style of the mansion. Michele De Lucchi standard lamp and table lamps. Photo by Juan Manuel Castro Prieto depicting an Italian Renaissance Madonna, Vu gallery. On the floor, large grey stone flagstones.

Previous page: Fluid lines in the old chapel, a nine-metre glass facade stretches skywards to the original beams. Upstairs, bedrooms and bathrooms overlook the atrium. To protect from outside eyes and modulate the light, white panels slide behind the grey oak beams. Like a mirage, the XIXth century stained glass window reflects onto the glass, designed as transparency to expand the space. 2

From the dining table, you forget the existence of a kitchen hidden behind a grey oak unit. At the foot of the raw oak and steel staircase, a lacquered HervĂŠ Van der Straeten pouf and Axel Vervoordt wooden sphere.

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Designed in the same vein as the interior façade opposite, the library works along horizontal lines to compensate for the verticality of the room. Strong contrast in styles between the rigour of the shelves and the imposing weight of the ancient sculpted wood doors.

Detail of the Zebra vase on the piano, by Hervé Van der Straeten, linked to the Michele De Lucchi light. In the background the enigmatic mouth of the Italian renaissance Madonna, immortalised by photographer Juan Manuel Castro Prieto, Vu gallery.

The bathroom is a prolongation of the bedroom, behind the headboard. In the background the stained glass window is visible through the glass façade, hardly hidden by one of the sliding panels. Christophe Delcourt occasional table, Kadhi & Co towels and Chahan gallery ceramics. Bath, basin and taps by Boffi Bains.

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Geometrical abstraction, the stairs run up two storeys discreetly tucked away alongside the façade block. Steel cable bannisters open up the space and give the illusion of a suspended structure.

True to its neo-gothic origins, the living room has been simply restored with a Versailles point parquet flooring. Christophe Delcourt sofa, coffee table, occasional tables and wall lamps, reading lamp by Andrée Putman, zebra vase by Hervé Van der Sraeten, portrait of Victor Bergen – Henegouwen, Wanted gallery, and Marcel Wanders for Moooi pouf. On the mantelpiece, Piet Bergian oil and red 1950s ceramic.

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Geometrical abstraction, the stairs run up two storeys discreetly tucked away alongside the façade block. Steel cable bannisters open up the space and give the illusion of a suspended structure.

High-tech & Digital Must-Haves

Those surprising objects of desire that transcend the mundane.

Strong

feelings

Concentrate of sound glamour Elipson Sound Tree

A real design sculpture, this features a 12-speaker system linked by cables and adaptable to any space. The work of Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman, from the Jean-Yves Leporcher initiative, the brand’s artistic director. Check it out at the Bar du Plaza Athénée until the beginning of November. Separate speakers by Planet L are available in Klein blue from September (exclusive to Colette in Paris).

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High-tech & Digital Must-Haves

Those surprising objects of desire that transcend the mundane.

Strong

feelings

Concentrate of sound glamour Elipson Sound Tree

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Photos © DR

www.elipson.com

Immersion audio

Perfect design

Klipsch Mode M40 Noise Cancelling Headphones

Philips Fidelio docking speaker

The leather headset allows you to listen to your favourite playlist with optimum quality. 45 hours autonomy means you can listen to an entire record collection or take refuge from the noise on a long haul flight… www.klipsch.com

Its curves conquered the juries of the greatest international design awards (Hong Kong Grand Award for Industries 2011, IF Design Award 2011, IF Design Award China 2010, Red Dot Design Award 2010). But above all it offers a unique sound experience. www.philips.com

Mobile jewellery

Aesir Copenhagen Phone Impressively simple telephone, no camera, no GPS: the anti-smartphone. Quality of voice and clarity of sound are everything here. Designed by Yves Béhar, there are 2 versions: 18 carat gold or stainless steel and ceramic. www.aesir-copenhagen.com

Pocket spheres

Tamawa 21 USB key A pretty Bakelite sphere hiding capacity of 8GB in its 21mm diameter. Available in blue, yellow, mauve, black, orange, red and pink. www.tamawa.be

Stunning… intelligence

AlessiTab by Alessi

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The Alessi “dream factory” marches on, giving us a new multimedia tablet developed with Android. A real household communications centre, its multiple integrated applications allow you to surf the internet, watch digital television and cook a different recipe each day from the Atelier des Chefs… www.alessi.com

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C Seed 201 by Porsche Design Studio 201 inches in hi-def, a monumental innovation… LED screen designed for outdoor use, even in direct sunlight. Adjustable screen height, rotating 135° and weather resistant; it’s ideal for summer parties! www.cseed.tv

10 APPS YOUR SMARTPHONE DREAMS OF…

FoodReporter

Guggenheim Bilbao

/ iPhone-Windows Mobile-Android Members of the community post photos of their dishes and rate the restaurants. A good way to choose your menu and find the best croissant or risotto in town thanks to geolocalisation.

/ iPhone (android & iPad to follow soon) All the information you need to plan your visit, check the events calendar, the collections, the building and its architecture.

Songify / iPhone

Natalie MacLean Wine Picks & Pairing

A playful and surprising app. that transforms any spoken message into a song!

/ iPhone-BlackBerry-Android A referencing tool allowing you to scan the barcode of 150,000 wines to access comments from the experts, ratings, prizes, related recipes… Includes a cellar management and wine lexicon function.

nRange Golf GPS / BlackBerry A great game partner with rangefinder, real time access to 20,000 golf courses in 22 countries, scoring, statistics…

Ericsson Money Services - ericssonmoney.com / BlackBerry-iPhone-Android Pay, send or receive money with your mobile phone. Already available in 7 European countries (Great Britain, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Sweden) and soon to be rolled out worldwide.

The Economist’s World in Figures 2011 / iPhone All the key 2011 figures for the economies of 190 countries with the ability to make comparisons and test your knowledge.

Epicurious Recipes & Shopping list

StarWalk / iPhone-iPad

/ iPhone-Windows Mobile-Android-iPad With easy access to 30,000 recipes on the gastronomic site, Epicurious, you can add your own recipes, make shopping lists to correspond, and research recipes by ingredient…

You only need to point your iPhone at the sky to identify constellations, planets and satellites in real time. Includes a calendar of celestial events.

Schedule Send / BlackBerry A useful tool for programming in advance the date and time to send emails and messages.

Whatsapp Messenger / iphone-Windows Mobile-Android-BlackBerry The App that breaks down technology barriers to chat with friends whatever the brand and platform of their mobile phone, iPhone, android, Blackberry… Selection by Anne-Marie Clerc

Immersion audio

Perfect design

Klipsch Mode M40 Noise Cancelling Headphones

Philips Fidelio docking speaker

Mobile jewellery

Pocket spheres

Tamawa 21 USB key A pretty Bakelite sphere hiding capacity of 8GB in its 21mm diameter. Available in blue, yellow, mauve, black, orange, red and pink. www.tamawa.be

Stunning… intelligence

AlessiTab by Alessi

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10 APPS YOUR SMARTPHONE DREAMS OF…

FoodReporter

Guggenheim Bilbao

/ iPhone (android & iPad to follow soon) All the information you need to plan your visit, check the events calendar, the collections, the building and its architecture.

Songify / iPhone

Natalie MacLean Wine Picks & Pairing

A playful and surprising app. that transforms any spoken message into a song!

nRange Golf GPS / BlackBerry A great game partner with rangefinder, real time access to 20,000 golf courses in 22 countries, scoring, statistics…

The Economist’s World in Figures 2011 / iPhone All the key 2011 figures for the economies of 190 countries with the ability to make comparisons and test your knowledge.

Epicurious Recipes & Shopping list

StarWalk / iPhone-iPad

You only need to point your iPhone at the sky to identify constellations, planets and satellites in real time. Includes a calendar of celestial events.

Schedule Send / BlackBerry A useful tool for programming in advance the date and time to send emails and messages.

Explore, on both sides of the Seine, the secret addresses of eternal Parisian chic, or stroll freely as the mood takes you… An inspired itinerary.

City Lifestyle

PARIS

RIVE DROITE From Place des Vosges to Etoile via the Palais-Royal L'éclaireur, Royal Monceau

Imagine… an outrageously beautiful morning promising one of those magnificent autumn days when golden light suffuses the city. It’s the perfect time to set off to (re)discover an intimate and secret Paris: take the insiders walk.

ENJOY A REAL CAFÉ CRÈME… At La Brûlerie Saint-Roch (53 rue SaintRoch, Ist district) where you can watch the worlds of fashion and finance whilst enjoying the aroma of freshly roasted coffee. CHIC BRUNCH WITH A VIEW… On a Sunday, or if you’re having a lie-in, pop out to the Crillon (10, place de la Concorde, Ist district ). Brunch is a must!

MARVEL AT THE TEMPTATIONS OF PARISIAN FASHION… The absolute standard of the made-to-measure shirt, Charvet elegantly perpetuates unmatched tailoring savoir-faire in its historic boutique at 28, place Vendôme, Ist district.

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Two steps away from the place de la Concorde, we recommend a stop at l’Eclaireur (10 rue Boissy d’Anglas, VIIIth district), visionary style laboratory. Also to be found in a “concept suite” of the Royal Monceau Raffles (37 avenue Hoche, VIIIth district). In the arcades of the rue Castiglione, at N°12, the legendary Maison Causse, glover since 1892, exhibits its multi-coloured creations like works of art. Finally the treasures of vintage fashion in another arcade, the Galerie Montpensier, Palais-Royal, at Didier Ludot (N°20-24). Just opened a few metres away, the surprising jewellery designer Frédéric Aymes, has treated himself to a new boutique to showcase his famous “Roses”. Modular jewellery (the same flower becomes earrings, ring or pendant), developed to a unique brief, revealing exceptional savoir-faire. 4, Place de Valois, 1st district. Last stop at the Jay Ahr couture house, named after its founder Jonathan Riss, a man who can transform a simple silk jersey

dress into an invincible glamour machine. In his Parisian workshop he has just unveiled a technical process to master leather. Irresistible. 2-4 rue du 14 Juillet, 1st district. DRINK IN UNIQUE AROMAS… At Francis Kurdjian (5 rue d’Alger, Ist district) ‘famous nose’, creator of numerous perfumes for big brands. Or visit the florist Lachaume (10 rue Royale, VIIIth district) where Marcel Proust came each day to get a flower for his buttonhole. LUNCH IN TÊTE-À-TÊTE … At the Stresa (7 rue de Chambiges, VIIIth district), where Italian cuisine opens its soul in charming intimate décor with red velvet banquettes, studied lighting and discreet salons. GO TO SEA AT MARIUS ET JANETTE… An institution for fish lovers, Marius et Janette (4 avenue George V, VIIIth district) has kept its seventies décor, its prestigious chefs and remains faithful to excellent produce.

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SUCCUMB TO THE TEMPTATION OF CAVIAR… Kaspia (17 place de la Madeleine, VIIIth district) will satisfy the lovers of black gold with its rare caviars, its cellar well-stocked with vodkas, its wild salmon varieties and smoked fish, which can be enjoyed on the premises. MELT WITH PLEASURE… For the fantastic chocolates of Jacques Genin (133 rue de Turenne, IIIrd district), a virtuoso of sweet things including the freshly prepared chocolate millefeuille, very quickly addictive! >

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Explore, on both sides of the Seine, the secret addresses of eternal Parisian chic, or stroll freely as the mood takes you… An inspired itinerary.

City Lifestyle

PARIS

RIVE DROITE From Place des Vosges to Etoile via the Palais-Royal L'éclaireur, Royal Monceau

A DAY’S WALK

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STOCK UP ON RARE TEAS… Just next door, tea lovers will be seduced by the charm of a white tea from Nepal or a unique blend by the Maison Dammann Frères (15 place des Vosges, IIIrd district). Take a traditional five o’clock tea in the voluptuous sofas of the mezzanine at 1T Rue Scribe, tearoom of the Hôtel Scribe (1 rue Scribe, IXth district) with its peaceful and plush atmosphere.

THREE DINNER SCENARIOS… A tête-à-tête concept dinner at the Mandarin Oriental restaurant, Le Sur Mesure, designed by Patrick Jouin et Sanjit Manku (251 rue Saint-Honoré, Ist district). At the commands of the gastronomic space ship, the Michelin starred chef Thierry Marx and his mysterious alchemy. Alternatively, enjoy a chic neo-bistro dinner among friends at L’Ami Louis (32 rue Vertbois, IIIrd district) with its woodwork and red check curtains but above all its foie gras to die for, from the Landes. The final choice is a historic dinner in the refined salons of the 1728 (8 rue d’Anjou, VIIIth district), where the antique furniture contrasts with the successful audacity of the FrancoAsian cuisine.

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DISCOVER THE FOREGROUND OF THE ART SCENE... In the very recent Parisian gallery of the big American art dealer, Larry Gagosian (4 rue de Ponthieu, VIIIth district) or at Emmanuel Perrotin, a major player in contemporary art in Paris (76 rue de Turenne & 10 impasse Saint-Claude, IIIrd district), or Thaddaeus Ropac (7 rue de Belleyme, IIIrd district), who presents a demanding vision in his Marais gallery. PLUNGE INTO BOOKS FROM HERE AND ELSEWHERE… At the bookshop of the auction house Artcurial (7 Rond-Point des Champs-Elysées, VIIIth district) where you can find the best of the international arts press and publication. SIP ON A WELL SHAKEN COCKTAIL… At Mori Venice Bar (2 rue du Quatre-Septembre, IInd district) let the evening draw out around a few Venetian specialities in the glamorous Starck-styled surroundings. At 15Cent15 (12 rue de Marignan, VIIIth district), the Hôtel Marignan bar, quintessence of the lounge ambiance as seen by Olivier Gagnère, far far away from the agitation of Paris.

DANCE TO THE END OF THE NIGHT… Set off towards Le Raspoutine (58 rue de Bassano, VIIIth district) whose crazy Russian nights are legendary or L’Arc (12 rue de Presbourg, XVIth district) much loved by international stars, with Dom Perignon and cigars VIP section… Also popular, Jean Roch’s VIP Room (188 bis rue de Rivoli, Ist district) and the Red Hours at the Bar du Plaza Athénée (Galerie des Gobelins, 25 avenue Montaigne, VIIIth district) on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

From the Champ-de-Mars to Saint-Germain via Montparnasse

DISCOVER MORNING COFFEE AND BAGUETTE At the Bourbon, (1 place du Palais-Bourbon, VIIth district), and rub shoulders with ministers and deputies from the vicinity, or at the Café de la Mairie (8 place Saint-Sulpice, VIth district) set opposite the pretty place Saint-Sulpice, which has airs of Roman, Piazza Navonastyle dolce vita. TWO MASCULINE CLASSICS TO TEMPT YOU Arnys (14 rue de Sèvres, VIIth district), is the official supplier to demanding gentlemen, of made-to-measure suits and sportswear alike. Bootmaker, Aubercy (9 rue de Luynes VIIth district) for its quality leathers, handsewn seams and special orders. Ultimate refinement. Fall eyes wide shut for the discreet and delicate jewellery of Marie-Hélène de Taillac (8 rue de Tournon, VIth district) or the more arty-chic, ideal for evening wear, offerings of the Galerie Naïla de Montbrison (6 rue de Bourgogne, VIIth district). For accessories, the creations of Peggy Huyn Kinh (11 rue Coëtlogon, VIth district) bags, jewellery, leather wear… are something else entirely, real treasures of clean-line design. Dinner among friends at the Violon d’Ingres (135 rue Saint-Dominique, VIIth district). Elegance all the way, in the décor and on the plate, by the former head chef of the Crillon. Or enjoy the infinite delicacy of Japanese cuisine, one Michelin star, at Aida (1 rue Pierre Leroux, VIIth district). On Sunday, brunch all in chocolate at Un Dimanche à Paris

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(4-6-8 Cour du Commerce Saint-André, VIth district) or eggs Benedict at Ralph’s (173 boulevard Saint-Germain, VIth district). Or lunch in the mood of Saint Germain at Lipp (151 boulevard Saint-Germain, VIth district), more than a brasserie, an institution. Chose the sole meunière and the Lipp salad. SHARPEN YOUR SENSES… The floral creations at Moulié (8 place du Palais-Bourbon, VIIth district) remain a benchmark, especially their white flowers, for fashion houses and embassies alike. At Hermès, Baptiste’s corner (17 rue de Sèvres, VIIth district) draws all eyes to the window irresistibly. A chance to nibble on a couple of delicacies in the first floor tearoom, the Plongeoir. The olfactory journey continues at Frédéric Malle (37 rue de Grenelle, VIIth district). The grandson of the founder of Christian Dior perfumes designs original creations by the greatest ’noses’, at the other end of the spectrum from global marketing. Finally, in a minuscule store, the divine aromas of truffle, hazelnut and sesame oils at Leblanc (6 rue Jacob, VIth district) will delight the gourmets. SATISFY YOUR SWEET TOOTH… Visit La Pâtisserie des Rêves (93 rue du Bac, VIIth district) by Philippe Conticini, to make all your sugar fantasies come true and taste the three great classics of French pastry-making, Paris-Brest, tarte Tatin and the mythical Saint-Honoré. Another place of perdition is Pierre Hermé (72 rue Bonaparte, VIth district), undisputed master of the double millefeuille and Ispahan among many others… Finally, at Hugo et Victor (40 boulevard Raspail, VIIth district), the sublime pastries of this creative duo change with the seasons and the sommelier offers a wine list to accompany them. Surprising. >

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Jay Ahr

Le Sur Mesure

RIVE GAUCHE

From the Champ-de-Mars to Saint-Germain via Montparnasse

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A TOUR OF THE GALLERIES… Galerie Kreo (31 rue Dauphine, VIth district) for design, Galerie Downtown (33 rue de Seine, VIth district) for all the big names of the 50s, Arc en Seine (33 rue de Seine, VIth district) for the XXth century as a whole and the 30s in particular. For contemporary art, the choices of Kamel Mennour (60 rue Mazarine, VIth district) always throw up nice surprises, closely followed by those in the know.

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de la Fressange’s 5 FAVOURITE ADDRESSES

STOCK UP ON BEAUTIFUL BOOKS… At Karl Lagerfeld’s Librairie 7L (7 rue de Lille, VIIth district) find art books and rare magazines. At La Hune (170 boulevard Saint-Germain, VIth district) open until midnight during the week, located between two bastions of the VIth district, the Café de Flore and the Deux Magots.

Bijoux Adelline 54 rue Jacob, VIth district. A miniboutique full of minimalist treasures… Journal Standard de Luxe 11-12 Galerie de Montpensier, Ist district Clothes full of charm, lovely materials, a captivating place… Sœur 88 rue Bonaparte, VIth district A boutique imagined for young girls that mothers adore… Cru 7 rue Charlemagne, IVth district A designer restaurant entirely dedicated to raw food…

TOUCH DOWN AT COCKTAIL HOUR… Relax St Germain des Prés-style in the India Mahdavi-designed Germain (25-27 rue de Buci, VIth district) around the monumental sculpture of Xavier Veilhan. In a very different style, try the Bar de l’Hôtel (13 rue des Beaux-Arts) with its theatrical décor by Jacques Garcia. A baroque dinner at the Grand Venise (171 rue de la Convention, XVth district), one of the maddest restaurants in Paris, where the extravagance of an Italian feast is unmatched and unforgettable. To be enjoyed with friends. Gourmet dinner at Jean-François Piège Le Restaurant (79 rue SaintDominique, VIIth district) on the first floor of the brasserie Thoumieux. Intimate space and exquisite cuisine to be discovered with a partner or in private by reserving the 20 cover restaurant.

Hôtel Particulier 23 avenue Junot, XVIIIth district In Montmartre, a large maison-hôtel with an artist’s garden…

“LA PARISIENNE”

DANCE IN A LEGENDARY CLUB… A magical and timeless address, Castel (15 rue Princesse, VIth district) has been refurbished and reconnected with its high day. Unmissable for a Parisian night.

‘La Parisienne’ par excellence, Inès de la Fressange started out as a model and became the muse of Chanel in the 80s before launching her own brand. Today the artistic director of Roger Vivier has put her name to “la Parisienne”, co-authored with ELLE journalist Sophie Gachet. The new little red book of female "Art de Vivre" in Paris, this collection of trends contains her favourite addresses and advice, humorous, impertinent and irresistible in its approach. Already available in Italian, it is expected in 7 other languages from this September!

Words by Anne-Marie Clerc Marie-Hélène de Taillac

Olga Berlutti's 5 FAVOURITE ADDRESSES

Exclusively for Cercle, L’Ambroisie – Bernard Pacaud 9 place des Vosges, IVth district For a “happy few” restaurant… Librairie Jean-Claude Vrain 12 rue Saint-Sulpice, VIth district Indispensable books and rare manuscripts… Galerie Ratton-Hourdé 11 rue Bonaparte, Vth district For African sculptures and masks evoking the origins of the world… Les Montres 40 rue de Passy, XVIth district Watches to master time… Souliers Berluti 21 rue Marboeuf, VIIIth district Walk elegantly, head in the clouds…

Unique female bootmaker, Olga Berluti learnt her trade from her grandfather. Inhabited by her whimsical and captivating personality, the Berluti boutique is a place of intellectual exchange, where princes, artists, politicians, industrialists and golden boys all meet… During a fitting, Arthur Joffé asked her to create the costumes for the film “Harem”. Her work was rewarded with a César award in 1986. Later she was nominated for a Golden Globe for “Farinelli” by Gérard Corbiau. Artisan, artistic director, costume-maker, she innovates and surprises always, creating new lines, materials, assembly techniques… When one wonders at such creativity, she replies: “my clients have taught me everything.” Pierre Hermé

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de la Fressange’s 5 FAVOURITE ADDRESSES

Hôtel Particulier 23 avenue Junot, XVIIIth district In Montmartre, a large maison-hôtel with an artist’s garden…

“LA PARISIENNE”

DANCE IN A LEGENDARY CLUB… A magical and timeless address, Castel (15 rue Princesse, VIth district) has been refurbished and reconnected with its high day. Unmissable for a Parisian night.

Words by Anne-Marie Clerc Marie-Hélène de Taillac

Olga Berlutti's 5 FAVOURITE ADDRESSES

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Art Events

Brancusi Serra at the Guggenheim museum Until 15/04/2012 An exhibition in the form of a previously unheard dialogue between two sacred monsters of the 20th century: Constantin Brancusi andRichard Serra. The fifty or so pieces – some to be rediscovered – reveal the surprising games of resonance between these two universes.

Bilbao www.guggenheim-bilbao.es

Louise Bourgeois at the Beyeler Foundation Until 06/01/2012 Her death last year left the art world orphaned. On the centenary of the birth of Louise Bourgeois (1911-2011), the Beyeler Foundation is putting on an astonishing retrospective devoted to one of the most influential art personalities of our time. An homage to the sculptor’s phenomenal oeuvre.

Basel www.fondationbeyeler.ch

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Basel www.fondationbeyeler.ch

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BIENNALES AND FAIRS COMING UP

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Gerhard Richter

Leonardo da Vinci, Painter at the Court of Milan,

at Tate Britain

at the National Gallery

Until 06/01/2012

After the exciting rush of the FIAC

From 09/11/2011 to 05/02/2012

The first big retrospective in twenty years devoted to the work of this immense German artist. The exhibition traces the different stages of his work, photo-paintings (1962-67) to experiments in landscapes (1967-69), via his three glass constructions.

in Paris,

This event is the most complete display of Leonardo’s rare surviving paintings ever held. This unprecedented exhibition – the first of its kind anywhere in the world – brings together sensational international loans never before seen in the UK.

London

don’t miss “Une terrible beauté est née” in Lyon (France), with four different exhibition locations: the “Musée d' Art Contemporain”, the “Sucrière”, the “Usine Tase”, and the “Fondation Bullukian”.

London

www.tate.org.uk

Ending 31/12/2011.

www.nationalgallery.org.uk

If you have not been to venice yet, hurry and discover Illuminazioni 5

Ending 27/11/2011

Mathematics, a sudden change of scene

Coming soon

at Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain. Until 18/03/2012

In order to plunge into the heart of mathematics, the Cartier Foundation has brought together high-flying mathematicians and intense artists (David Lynch, Raymond Depardon, Takeshi Kitano, among others). Out of context, explored artistically and without preconceptions, mathematics inspires surprising works, lateral and profoundly human.

De Kooning Until 09/01/2012 First retrospective of the XXth century Dutch artist, who became American. This exhibition brings out all the complexity and ambiguity of his oeuvre which battles fiercely between abstract and figurative. An exhibition that merits a detour via the Big Apple!

Paris http://fondation.cartier.com/

New york

The Art Basel Miami Beach The hot spot to be for collectors, established and emerging artists, restorers and dealers.... in brief the whole of the Contemporary Art World. From 01/12/2011 to 04/12 /2011

Save the date The great Maastricht European Art Fair in the Netherlands. From 16/03/2012 to 25 /03/2012

www.moma.org

The collections of François Pinault on show: The World Belongs to You at the Palazzo Grassi, and In Praise of Doubt at the Punta della Dogana Until 31/12/2012 From François Pinault’s brilliant collection, the works exhibited at the Palazzo Grassi aim to put back into question the traditional boundaries of the geography of art, and our relationship with a troubled globalised world. The Punta della Dogana pieces explore the theme of uncertainty and identity, with works by Maurizio Cattelan, Paul McCarthy, David Hammons.

Venice www.palazzograssi.it

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Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso… the Stein adventure at the Grand Palais Until 16/01/2012 Originally from America, the Steins moved to Paris at the start of the XXth century. The exhibition traces the history of this extraordinary family of aesthetes, who knew how to impose the new codes of taste in modern art. An exceptional ensemble of works by Picasso, Renoir, Matisse, Bonnard, Manguin are celebrated here…

Paris www.grandpalais.fr

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Gerhard Richter

Leonardo da Vinci, Painter at the Court of Milan,

at Tate Britain

at the National Gallery

Until 06/01/2012

After the exciting rush of the FIAC

From 09/11/2011 to 05/02/2012

in Paris,

London

www.tate.org.uk

Ending 31/12/2011.

www.nationalgallery.org.uk

If you have not been to venice yet, hurry and discover Illuminazioni 5

Ending 27/11/2011

Mathematics, a sudden change of scene

Coming soon

at Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain. Until 18/03/2012

Paris http://fondation.cartier.com/

New york

Save the date The great Maastricht European Art Fair in the Netherlands. From 16/03/2012 to 25 /03/2012

www.moma.org

Venice www.palazzograssi.it

Words by Mathilde Binetruy 6

Paris www.grandpalais.fr

Art Focus

Al-Rashid

Art Focus

"The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living" by Damien Hirst

Cercle: How did your passion for art develop? Safia Al-Rashid: I first came into contact with it as a little girl when I visited the Château d'Amboise (the final Renaissance residence of Leonardo de Vinci, in the Loire). It was love at first sight.

So, an artistic sensibility that characterises you from childhood? I was born in Bruges to a Flemish mother and Algerian father. I imagine growing up between two cultures contributed to developing in me an open and curious spirit.

From Flanders to Monaco, a story of artistic passion? And love! I met my husband (businessman Dr Nasser Al-Rashid), with whom I have had two children, and we came to live in Monaco. Very soon, I wanted to open a gallery. It took three years. We opened at the end of June 2010, the day Prince Albert, who was my first visitor, got engaged!

Who are your favourite artists? I have a weakness for Ron Arad (designer/architect) whom I exhibited first. I also have a lot of faith in the work of Wim Delvoye. I often visit his workshop in Belgium because it seems to me essential to know his world to better capture the vital energy it emanates. I try to apply this principle to all the artists

I meet. “ Contemporary art is produced by living artists, the results are therefore unforeseeable, and that is what is fantastic ”

Which work would you like to have before your eyes every day? Many works which touch me deeply can be seen in museums… which makes things easier! But if I have to pick one, it would be the Mona Lisa (laughs).

What’s on the gallery’s programme for the coming months? A big exhibition on 80s art has just been launched at the end of the summer. My wish is to defend the work of artists throughout the world, one of the overarching principles of the gallery. I have already honoured Belgium, France, Greece and Russia last year and throughout 2011, and I am planning to present the Netherlands, India and Taiwan at the start of 2012.

In which other city could you imagine yourself opening another gallery? In New York, obviously, a major city in terms of contemporary art, but also in the Middle East, a place I feel sentimentally linked to. Words gathered by Mathilde Binetruy

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Art Focus

Al-Rashid

Art Focus

"The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living" by Damien Hirst

I meet. “ Contemporary art is produced by living artists, the results are therefore unforeseeable, and that is what is fantastic ”

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Art Events

He made his name as an alpine ski champion before becoming one of the most remarkable figures in contemporary art. Nothing predestined Hubertus Von Hohenlohe for this life path, although his membership of the Gotha family could have led him anywhere: son of Princess Ira von FĂźrstenberg, and Prince Alphonse von Holenhohe, great sportsman, unremitting globe trotter, irresistible jet-setterâ&#x20AC;Ś his life is a novel, his work a trash chic happening. Intimate portrait. 2

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CUGI ! Lapo Elkann Portraits

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Art Events

HUBERTUS VON HOHENLOHE 1 Orange rain 2 Circle me in Personal Work, Elegantly Wasted 3

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CUGI ! Lapo Elkann Portraits

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Pueblo Blanco Personal Work, Elegantly Wasted

Your saddest moment: THE DEATH OF MY BROTHER CHRISTOPH IN 2006

A place that inspires you: BARCELONA

Your aim in life: TO BE THE MASTER OF MY ACTIONS AND THOUGHTS

Your favourite activity: PHOTOGRAPHY

Imagine the end of the XXIst century:

Your absolute master:

TECHNOLOGY HAS REPLACED HUMANITY

ANDY WARHOL

Your cult film:

Your musicians:

TALK TO HER, BY PEDRO ALMODÓVAR

THE BEATLES

A museum you like to stroll through:

Your favourite artists:

FOTOGRAFISKA, THE MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY IN STOCKHOLM

FROM THE AMERICAN POP ART MOVEMENT

Your most beautiful personal object:

Your poet:

MY APPLE COMPUTER

RAINER MARIA RILKE

Your bedside book:

Who would you invite to your ideal dinner party?

THE POWER OF NOW, BY ECKHART TOLLE

The work at the origin of your vocation:

FIDEL CASTRO AND THE ITALIAN MOUNTAINEER REINHOLD MESSNER

EVERYTHING BY SALVATOR DALÍ AND ROY LICHTENSTEIN

With whom would you like to be stuck in a lift? UMA

Your favourite quality in a woman:

THURMAN!

FREEDOM

The superpower you would like to have:

Your favourite quality in a man:

TO BE ORGANISED

FORCE OF CHARACTER

How would you like to die?

Your most beautiful moment:

AT PEACE

WHEN I ENTERED THE STADIUM IN VANCOUVER CARRYING THE MEXICAN FLAG, IN THE 2010 OLYMPICS

Words gathered by Mathilde Binetruy

Note: Next exhibition from the 29th December at the Stefano Zordini Galerie, Cortina d’Ampezzo

Annonce Fondation Cartier

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Giddy heights

Amazing Escapes

Location: Singapore General area: Marina Bay Sands Benefits: The view. Set on three 200-metre towers, the casino-hotel overlooks Singapore bay. 2,500 rooms, a gigantic 12,400 mÂ˛ terrace and a breathtaking view of the city. The detail: On the roof, an infinity pool, over 150 metres long, plunges into a forest of buildings.

Must do: Enjoy a drink under the stars, feet in the water. Information: www.marinabaysands.com

A tour of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most unusual destinations. The unassailable myth of the holidays revisited in locations perfect for oblivion.

Accent on nature Location: South Africa The place to be: Singita Lebombo Camp

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Benefits: View over the bush. At the heart of the Kruger national park, 15 air-conditioned super luxury suites with private terrace, bathrooms with inside and outside showers. A beautiful lodge that takes its name from the majestic neighbouring mountains overlooked by the pool.

Detail: Dinner by starlight in the wild, paradise in paradise... Must do: Go on safari in customised 4X4s under the guidance of rangers and experienced trackers. Information: www.tslelena.com

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Amazing Escapes

Must do: Enjoy a drink under the stars, feet in the water. Information: www.marinabaysands.com

A tour of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most unusual destinations. The unassailable myth of the holidays revisited in locations perfect for oblivion.

Accent on nature Location: South Africa The place to be: Singita Lebombo Camp

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Detail: Dinner by starlight in the wild, paradise in paradise... Must do: Go on safari in customised 4X4s under the guidance of rangers and experienced trackers. Information: www.tslelena.com

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archipelago Location: Mustique Island The place to be: Cotton House Benefits: Gentle modernity with a British colonial spirit. Bordered by the Caribbean Sea, a small 6 km2 island with 98 luxury huts to one hotel: the Cotton House. Seventeen rooms and suites set along part of the cliffs and the gardens.

4 Millennial pick-me-ups Location: Turkey

The place to be: Amanruya Benefits: The cradle of European culture. A magical environment, bathed in 5,000 years of history. Thirty-six private cottages with interior courtyards and swimming pools blend perfectly into the countryside. Detail: The view to kill for over the Aegean. Must do: Explore the remains of the ancient cities in the region: Didim, Milet, Priene and Ephesus. Information: www.amanresorts.com

3 For guests in search of service, intimacy and great comfort. Detail: Cotton Hill Private Residence, the place to stay. Must do: Lounge on Macaroni Beach, the most famous on the island. Information: www.glahotels.com

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4 Millennial pick-me-ups Location: Turkey

5 Sea soul Location: Maldives The place to be: Four Seasons Explorer

Benefits: The Indian Ocean for your lullaby. A floating hotel, the Four Seasons Explorer skims the turquoise waters of the Maldives and its rosary of reefs. Panoramic cabin, spa and Jacuzzi on the bridge, all three good reasons to buy a ticket at once.

Detail: Only ten cabins and one suite, so a maximum of 22 guests on board, the most perfect intimacy. Must do: Succumb to the seductive power of the sea beds whilst snorkelling. Information: www.fourseasons.com

The chalet spirit

Location: MegĂ¨ve The place to be: Chalet Brickell

Benefits: The Mont Blanc on the horizon. Under the majestic patronage of the Mont dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Arbois, Chalet Brickell raises its balconies to the rank of palace. Seven rooms, treatment room, splendid pool, club, not to mention a wine cellar where the very best vintages lie in wait, signed by interior designer Nathalie Arnoux. Detail: Superlative luxury with personalised service on demand. Unmissable: Stroll along the narrow lanes of the village at nightfall, the perfect shopping slopes.

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5 Sea soul Location: Maldives The place to be: Four Seasons Explorer

The chalet spirit

Location: MegĂ¨ve The place to be: Chalet Brickell

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Magic

IN ISTANBUL

Vartika Mittal & Utsav Goenka wedding

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Shristi Mittal masterminded what can only be described as a sensory wonderland at Istanbul’s Hotel Ciragan Kempinski to mark her sister Vartika Mittal’s wedding to Utsav Goenka. From the moment the 500 family and friends received their Florine Asch designed invites, it was a hint of the magic that was to come. “I wanted every event

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to be unique and stand out on its own. And most importantly everything had to be local, except of course the Indian food and the religious aspect.” The welcome dinner, held at Sait Halim Pasa Palace, was inspired by the opulence of Byzantine Royalty hence the golds and purples. A spectacular and meaningful display was performed by sufi dancers.

“Their dance is firstly aesthetic and secondly spiritual because ‘sufi’ means ‘blessing’ – a wonderful way to mark the start of the wedding. I wanted the evening to be very interactive. Each room was different some had spellbinding acrobatics, others magicians, and we had an incredible Turkish painter who could do your portrait in 15 minutes.” On the second day, the mehendi ceremony (the henna event), saw the Ciragan Ballroom transformed into The Grand Bazaar: “The

Grand Bazaar is my favourite place in Istanbul. I go every time I visit and each time I make new discoveries. So for the lunch event I recreated the Grand Bazaar inside the hotel. I had stalls with everything from Turkish delights, nuts, shisha, henna, evil eye bracelets. The idea was to give the guests a real flavour of the bazaar and to immerse Turkish culture into our wedding.”

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the Michelin starred chef Thierry Marx and his myste rious In amongst the events was a constant flow of food 24/7, a cleverly thought out cigar bar which turned into a nightclub, as well as organized sightseeing trips for those who managed to make it to bed before sunrise.

So expertly organised was this three day extravaganza that no one noticed the odd technical glitch with the wedding cake (which was soon remedied):

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“We had a mini Bollywood event, which we call the Sangeet. We performed it as a family. A sangeet means ‘music’. For me it was important because that’s how they met – at my cousin’s sangeet 7 years ago in Paris. So we told the story of how they met.”

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The third and final day saw the arrival of the main event, the wedding! This took place in a crystal clear palatial like marquee on the man made island. It was transformed into a fantasy forest like a dreamlike vision from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Magical animals such as llamas, peacocks, ostriches, elephants were conjured up out of green grass and pink flowers, set against a clean white modern backdrop, whilst a procession of drummers marked the romantic arrival of the couple, all watched by the night sky.

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" It was my mother’s parents 51st Wedding Anniversary. No one knows – but the 6ft wedding cake was made by mistake with “Happy 51st Anniversay!” Although Shristi now finds her experitise and organisational skills in great demand, for her the most important aspect of her sister’s wedding was that it was a way to celebate a deeply special occassion with very special people, creating unforgettable memories:

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“The wedding was a time for friends and family to celebrate with each other. The idea was just for everyone to enjoy themselves." And with most nights ending at dawn, they most certainly did.

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IN ISTANBUL

Vartika Mittal & Utsav Goenka wedding

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IN ISTANBUL

NORA 30th birthday

Nora Sabrier

There must have been magic dancing in the air of Istanbul when Nora Sabrier celebrated her 30th birthday party over a weekend with 70 of her closest friends and family. It seemed that this was the weekend destined for special occasions.

Birthday Cake at les Ottomans Hotel

Hortense du Rouret, Nora Sabrier Michèle Laraki, Nora Sabrier,

“It was an extremely busy week-end in Istanbul!” But for Nora, whose name means “light”, six months of planning paid off in the end and the decision to host her party in Istanbul was quite simply inspired. Where, after all, does a girl go to, to celebrate a landmark birthday, that’s different from the usual London, Paris or New York? Somewhere steeped in history and oozing vibrancy. Istanbul of course!

“I had visited the city on a few occasions, the last time it was for a wedding, it was an amazing moment. When I am on the Bosphorous there is a feeling of freedom and also a sense of mysticism! I thought it would be a good idea to celebrate my birthday there because the place has great allure. There is something special in the atmosphere.”

Homayra Sellier, Gabriele Salvadori

Boat trip to Les Ottomans Hotel

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Reina Party

Nora Sabrier, Jean-Pierr e Bammatter

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Seventy of her closest friends and family flew in from Geneva, Germany, New York and London.

“We stayed in the ‘Hotel Ciragan Kempinski’. When we arrived I saw the most amazing fireworks. I thought they were for me! I had no idea it was the same place as Vartika's wedding. I remained speechless passing through a gorgeous ceremony with elephant flowers.......... it was marvellous!”

On the first evening party guests arrived by boat to a celebratory Turkish dinner held at the ‘Hotel Les Ottomans’, a cosy boutique hotel. The second night was marked by a spectacular celebration at the Reina on the Bosphorous with a breathtaking 360 degree view of Istanbul. Was there a cake? Yes, two. Nora who professes to having a sweet tooth had two giant chocolate birthday cakes.

“On the first night I wore a Roberto Cavalli dress. His pieces are always fun and lively. On the second night I wore a red Valentino dress. It was a surprise – a gift from my brother!

Reina Party Vladimir Fabert

I come from a extensive family, they are “my tribe”. It was a chance to celebrate with them and my friends. Turning 30 is only the beginning.”

Homayra Sellier, Nora Sabrier, Ady Dana, Alexandra Maus, Michèle Laraki

And what are her lasting impressions of the weekend?

"My heart and mind are full of wonderful memories.” Words gathered by Nathalie Theo

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Magic

IN ISTANBUL

NORA 30th birthday

Nora Sabrier

Birthday Cake at les Ottomans Hotel

Hortense du Rouret, Nora Sabrier Michèle Laraki, Nora Sabrier,

Homayra Sellier, Gabriele Salvadori

Boat trip to Les Ottomans Hotel

Birthday Cake

Reina Party

Nora Sabrier, Jean-Pierr e Bammatter

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Seventy of her closest friends and family flew in from Geneva, Germany, New York and London.

“On the first night I wore a Roberto Cavalli dress. His pieces are always fun and lively. On the second night I wore a red Valentino dress. It was a surprise – a gift from my brother!

Reina Party Vladimir Fabert

I come from a extensive family, they are “my tribe”. It was a chance to celebrate with them and my friends. Turning 30 is only the beginning.”

Homayra Sellier, Nora Sabrier, Ady Dana, Alexandra Maus, Michèle Laraki

And what are her lasting impressions of the weekend?

"My heart and mind are full of wonderful memories.” Words gathered by Nathalie Theo

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CHIEF-EDITOR Anne-Charlotte Gaufridi

ART DIRECTOR Karim Bachar / e-citron

CONTRIBUTORS

ADDRESSES SHOPPING

Mathilde Binetruy, journalist, collaborates on La Réserve magazine and Worldtempus website Anne Marie Clerc, journalist,

collaborates on La Réserve Magazine

Marie Cousin, journalist,

collaborates on L’Express and Madame Figaro. Author of ”Le pouvoir des grandes familles” (L’Express edition, 2010) and ”L’Express, 60 ans à la une” (La Martinière edition, 2011)

Sophie Djerlal, journalist,

collaborates on Vogue Italy, Uomo Vogue, Casa Vogue, Vogue France, Madame Figaro and AD Russia

Anne-Claire Faure, journalist, collaborates on La Réserve Magazine Nicholas Foulkes, author, historian & journalist, collaborates on the FT, (the Financial Times Magazine edition). Just published ”Bals de Légende” (Assouline edition) Patrice de Grandry, photographer, collaborates on Madame Figaro and Elle Deco France Tim Griffiths, photographer, collaborates on Country Life, Tatler, Evening Standard Magazine, Daily Telegraph, Vogue Greece and Grazia Laurence Mouillefarine, journalist,

collaborates on AD France and Madame Figaro

Laëtitia Renevier, journalist, collaborates on Coté Paris

and Madame Figaro

Natalie Theo, journalist and fashion editor,

collaborates on Daily Mail, Vogue Russia and Vogue Greece

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ART DIRECTOR Karim Bachar / e-citron

CONTRIBUTORS

ADDRESSES SHOPPING

Mathilde Binetruy, journalist, collaborates on La Réserve magazine and Worldtempus website Anne Marie Clerc, journalist,

collaborates on La Réserve Magazine

Marie Cousin, journalist,

collaborates on L’Express and Madame Figaro. Author of ”Le pouvoir des grandes familles” (L’Express edition, 2010) and ”L’Express, 60 ans à la une” (La Martinière edition, 2011)

Sophie Djerlal, journalist,

collaborates on Vogue Italy, Uomo Vogue, Casa Vogue, Vogue France, Madame Figaro and AD Russia

collaborates on AD France and Madame Figaro

Laëtitia Renevier, journalist, collaborates on Coté Paris

and Madame Figaro

Natalie Theo, journalist and fashion editor,

collaborates on Daily Mail, Vogue Russia and Vogue Greece

Florence Thielland, journalist and styling editor, collaborates on Madame Figaro Martha Véron, journalist and styling editor, collaborates on Paris Match and Madame Figaro

DESIGN & PRODUCTION Yann Gonzalez / e-citron Karim Bachar / e-citron

COORDINATION Christophe Riclot / e-citron and Anne-Charlotte Gaufridi

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