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EDITORIAL

Dear friends, It has been a wonderful and interesting journey since the birth of Cercle with an expansion of the concept worldwide with No 2 issue, a melting pot of high fashion, art and design that is both inspirational and informative.

Our members have offered valuable personal insights into their world in countries that are soaring economically and within diverse cultural backgrounds. These windows into new worlds can inspire the creation of a Cercle; one world between members. One is no longer limited by the geographical region where you were born. We are born into an international era and what better way to look outside your environment than through the eyes and experiences of a fellow Cercle member.

Socially too, Cercle has covered some memorable events worldwide touching the spheres of horse racing, philanthropy, and sports awards. Summer 2013 has kicked off with remarkable aplomb with all the glamour of the Cannes Film Festival, and the re-interpretation of The Great Gatsby, an old school classic creating the current buzz. Luxury brands are well represented at this opportunity to view an array of sparkling diamonds and fabulous jewels. the unusual rain!

Cercle looks forward to the Summer Season, outdoor activities and unique events such as the Venice Biennale, and further interaction with our colourful members.

GABRIELE SALVADORI

FOUNDER - EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

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SUMMARY

EDITORIAL

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SUMMARY

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Chairman’s Foreword

CONTRIBUTORS

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MY VISION OF LIFE

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ECONOMIC

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HIDDEN GEMS

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JEWEL STORY

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WATCHES STORY

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WATCHES

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MY FAVOURITES

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ICONIC

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HIDDEN FASHION

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FASHION

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FASHION STORY

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WISH LIST - HER

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WISH LIST - HIM

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HOW TO WEAR IT

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Jean-Marc Pontroué

The Chinese Billionaires The Secret Talents of Chopard The Year of the Serpent SIHH 2013 Wreath

Dee Poon

The ‘Speedy’ Bag by Louis Vuitton

The Secret Talents of Dunhill Highlights

A Hint of Winter

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AROUND THE WORLD

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CONNECTING CIRCLES

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CITY LIFESTYLE

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INTERIORS

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TRENDSPOTTERS

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ART EVENT

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IN THE MOOD FOR

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WINE

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DREAM CARS

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PLACE

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BEAUTY

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IN CONVERSATION WITH

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SOCIAL SEASON

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Creative World

Bomba Ibiza

Shanghai Surprise

Highlights

Little Arrangements with Design

Earthly Powers

Rolls-Royce

Meissen Indigo Pearl Places to Go

The Scent of the Self Belle of the Ball

Dona Bartarelli

St.Regis, Bangkok Romanov Party, Hong Kong Hublot Polo Gold Cup 2012 L’Ormarins Queens Plate, Capetown Laureus World Sports Awards 2013, Rio de Janeiro Dino Lalvani & David Peacock’s 40th, London

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EXECUTIVE PUBLISHER Cercle

FOUNDER EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN Gabriele Salvadori

CONTRIBUTORS JOURNALISTS Christian Alandete | Hervé Borne | Jérôme Farssac | Julie Pécheur | Alex Wynne Hauet | Francesco Illy | Simon de Burton | Maria Doulton PHOTOGRAPHERS & ARTISTS Sara D. | Richard Frémont | Azadeh Zoraghi | Christophe Bouquet | Errikos Andreou | Christian Borth | Oliver Martin | Nicolas Menu | Simon Escourbiac | Romain Lenancker

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COORDINATION Cercle

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CONTRIBUTORS

RICHARD FRÉMONT Photographer After graduating as an architect, Richard turned to still life photography. Eclectic photographer as passionate about still life as character, the ideal would be for him to combine the two, as he has just done shooting the new Breguet campaign. Along with shooting it makes for luxury, advertising and the media, he pursued a personal work, he has exhibited in Beijing this year.

SARA D. Illustrator Sara has a degree from the parisian school of Fine Arts. After a few years spent in a design agency, thanks to some professional and friendly relations, she started her career as an illustrator and graphic designer. Her graphic approach is inspired by Egon Schiele, Guy Bourdin, John Cassavettes, Gainsbourg or Edward Steichen. Her original style is full of contrasts, feminity and light melancholy. Since her first publication for Jalouse in 2006, she has worked for some famous brands such as Dior, Lancôme, Hermès, Cartier. Recently her work has been mentioned in a book entitled «New age of feminine drawing».

AZADEH ZORAGHI Stylist Since early age, Azadeh Zoraghi knew she wanted to work in fashion. Growing up between Sweden and Canada, she continued her studies in Paris in fine art and later in fashion design. After successful experiences in well-known fashion houses in Paris, Azadeh went on to a career as a consultant and stylist for internationally known clients such as L’Oréal, Chanel, Garnier, Montblanc, ... She has also contributed to fashion and beauty editorials for Vogue, Elle, Grazia France, l’Officiel, Please!, GQ Italy and Dansk.

CHRISTOPHE BOUQUET Photographer Arrived in Paris at the age of 20 to study photography, Christophe becomes, right out of ICART PHOTO, Guido Mocafico’s assistant. With him he discovers and learns still life.

Today he collaborates with several magazines where he developed a pure and graphic universe, as this last beauty photos for Cercle.

Fascinated by landscape and the walking he went regularly to immerse himself in great outdoors.

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Jean-Marc Pontroué

Since 2011, he has been at the helm of the daring GenevabasedManufactureRogerDubuis,knownforitsexceptional calibresandforthecreativityofitscollections.Thisnative of Brittany, who served as Vice President of Montblanc for 11 years, daily contributes to the development of brandwithahighlyexclusivedistributionnetwork.Only 200pointsofsaleworldwide,includingtwentyorsoownnamedboutiquesandamajorityofshop-in-shops,represent the spectacular universe of Roger Dubuis. A brand that has already become a reference in the field of Fine Watchmaking and is also the only one to stamp its entire range of 31 exclusive calibres with the precious Poinçon de Genève or Hallmark of Geneva. Between training runs for the New York marathon and regular meetings with the sales teams as well as fervent brand collectors, Jean-Marc Pontroué invites us to get a glimpse of his world–onewhereendurancerubsshoulderswithpassion and rigorous standards are matched by a taste for risks.

Risk takeR “For me, taking risks is all about desire and passion. We cannot

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minimum of rigorous discipline. Endurance sport provides

complications calls for unfailing discipline and rigorous standards

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ECONOMIC

THE CHINESE BILLIONAIRES

by Emma Fisherman

BETTER BE A RABBIT... ACCORDING TO HURUN REPORT, THE SHANGHAI-BASED LUXURY PUBLISHING AND EVENTS GROUP THAT RELEASES THE ANNUAL CHINA’S RICH LIST, THOSE BORN IN THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT MAKE THE MOST SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS. THEY HAVE DOMINATED THE LIST ALMOST EVERY YEAR SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1999. (THOSE BORN IN THE YEAR OF THE OX FINISHED LAST IN 2012.) YET, CHINA’S RICHEST MAN WITH A PERSONAL FORTUNE OF $12.6 BILLION, 67-YEAR OLD “DRINKS KING” ZONG QINGHOU OF THE WAHAHA GROUP, WAS BORN THE YEAR OF THE ROOSTER…

There is something comforting about lists: they give the illusion of understanding at a glance what is going on in a complex world. Two such tallies came out last March, offering a glimpse (through simplistic glasses) at the world’s wealthiest. They conclude that the world now has more than 1,400 billionaires (in dollars): List-maniac Forbes counted 1,426 names, while Hurun Report found 1,453.

But despite rather similar outcomes, the two list-makers differ greatly on one key point. Hurun Report states that with 608 billionaires, “Asia was home to the highest number of billionaires this billionaires… Similarly, Forbes counts 95 Chinese billionaires in 2012, with Hurun Report boasting 317!

During times of economic turbulence, duals’ net worth certainly explains the disparity. (Brazil’s business magnate Eike Batista saw his fortune drop by $19.4 billion in

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dings are spread across industries and continents. “For every billionaire that Hurun Report has found, I estimate we have missed at least two,” admits Rupert Hoogewerf, Hurun Report’s chairman.

“Meaning that today there are probably 4,000 billionaires in the world. Valuing the wealth of China’s richest is as much an art as it is a science.”

Nonetheless, China’s importance in the “Six- and Nine-Zero Clubs” – the world’s millionaires and billionaires – has soared in recent years. A decade ago, there were hardly any mainlandChinese in the top lists. In 2011, they ranked No.2, second only to over one million Chinese millionaires, a third of them women.

On average, they are 39-years old, 15 years younger than their U.S. counterparts. They are more likely to live in Beijing and have at least three cars and four luxury watches. According to Chinese more in gift-giving than their European and American equals, favoring French and Italian luxury brands.

As a result of this new lifestyle, thousands of haute couture Shanghai, where only 40 years ago mobs would kill people displaying wealth. Today, 20-something men and women congregate at the Beijing Sports Car Club (SCC), where the only requirement is to own at least a $220,000 Porsche SE 911, considered an entrylevel model. Some members compete with $3.9 million Tramontanas or $4.3 million Bugatti Veyron 16.4s. They are the children of those who got rich when China suddenly opened up in the With its original brand of capitalistic communism, the a 9% annual growth rate over the last decade. While still operating in a central planned economy, more than half the country’s millionaires are now in private business (75% of the super rich). Some 15% are stock market gurus, such as 50-year old Liu Yiqian, who dropped out of school at 14 to help make the bags his mother sold and was introduced to stock trading at 27. Today, the head of Sunline Group is also China’s biggest art collector: “The eccentric Mr. Liu,” as the local media have dubbed him because he wears T-shirts and shaves occasionally, and his wife plan to open their own museum in Shanghai to display their collection of Chinese art, including rare pieces from the Song Dynasty (960-1279).

In a country where urbanization is barely 15 years old, rising property prices have produced a fair number of the country’s wealthy elite. Property prices in Shanghai, for instance, grew 21% last year, according to UK-based Knight Frank, one of the world’s leading commercial and residential estate agents. “Shanghai’s rapid economic development and explo-

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ding real estate market has created a situation where 1 in every 175 people in Shanghai are millionaires”, says Mr. Hoogewert.

Last year, however, manufacturing replaced property as the top China’s mighty central government decided to suppress real estate prices, pushing a few billionaires – like Qi Jinxing of Hangzhou Binjiang Real Estate Group or Chu Mang Yee, chairman of Hong Konglisted Hopson Development – back down with the millionaires.

They were not the only ones hit. tions have been hurt by the country’s slower economic growth since last year (Shanghai’s main stock index plunged by 23%), fortunes have shrunk. Forbes noted that the number of Chinese billionaires dropped by 20 in 2012: some 35 who made the list last year missed it this year, and the 16 newcomers were not enough to offset the decline. “Although this year has seen “it is worth remembering that these entrepreneurs are still up 40% on two years ago and almost ten times ten years ago.”

Although China is minting millionaires at an unprecedented rate, many of them appear keen to leave the country. A recent survey by the Bank of China and the Hurun Report found that more than half the millionaires polled were considering emigrating. In fact, nearly 15% had already done so or had begun the process, with the United States listed as their top destination, followed by Canada and Singapore. Two main motivations were children’s education and the Chinese lack of property rights, followed by pollution fears and concerns over poor medical care.

In “The Price of Being a Billionaire in China: Evidence Based on Hurun Rich List”, a study published in July 2012, several scholars found that the individuals on the Rich List and the companies they controlled came in for greater governmental scrutiny, less public subsidies, and tended to engage in negative earnings managewho were charged, investigated or arrested stands at 16.95%, compared to only 6.84% of other, non-Rich-Listed entrepreneurs…

Three decades ago, then Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping declared that: “To get rich is glorious”. But in China it is also still dangerous.

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Crown Royal headgear or watch winder?

Discover the world of Fine Watchmaking at www.hautehorlogerie.org

Crown | The winding crown is a knurled or fluted button of various shapes, held between the thumb and forefinger and used to wind the watch. Some crowns incorporate a mobile pushbutton for operating a chronograph mechanism or to release the cover of a hunter case.

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HIDDEN GEMS

The Secret Talents of Chopard

by Maria Doulton

No red carpet moment is complete without the flash of a diva’s smile and the sparkle of fabulous jewels. And the Cannes ‘montée des marches’ or the famous walk up the stairs is the most glamorous high profile moment of the year. To make this all possible, behind the scenes, Genevan jeweller Chopard has been hard at work.

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Lily Donaldson wearing Chopard at the Cannes film festival 2012

Naomi Watts wearing Chopard at the Cannes film festival 2012

Anja Rubik wearing Chopard at the Cannes film festival 2012

Eva Herzigova wearing Chopard at the Cannes film festival 2012

Liu Wen wearing Chopard at the Cannes film festival 2012

Kylie Minogue wearing Chopard at the Cannes film festival 2012

So while the stars shimmer in cool sophistication under the Mediterranean sun, Chopard, in its role been busy preparing for a whole year. And what would Cannes be without the sparkle of diamonds, diamond necklace shimmering in the afternoon sun, the banks of paparazzi.

Kunzite Ring from the Red Carpet Collection 2013

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It was in 1997 that Chopard sealed its commitment to the

now become protagonists in their own right, as they sit centre when all eyes are on the winner who will be photographed by

Ms Scheufele tells us that the idea to open the new boutique

Diamond choker from the Red Carpet collection 2013

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Flower ring from the Red Carpet Collection 2013

Tanzanite earrings from the Red Carpet Collection 2013

its work at the bench for many months, in some cases, Chopard being a key sponsor of one of the largest media And with all the world looking, the two week long Cannes most beautiful women in the world. “Diamonds continue

Soft club music plays in the background and across the bay, mega yachts bob idly with the occasional buzz of a

with Cinema� an exhibition of photographs that capture

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JEWEL STORY

The Year of the Serpent

by Hervé Borne Photography - Nicolas Menu

According to Chinese astrology, 2013 is the year of the water snake, enough to make a place for this mysterious creature in the jewellers’ collections as the muse of the moment.

Everything has already been said about the snake… while it symbolizes both evil and seduction in the West, in Chinese astrology it is associated with beauty and wisdom to the point of being considered a sacred being. The ultimate mysterious animal, omnipresent in mythology, has as many representations as actions it is rumoured to have undertaken. It chases man out of the Garden of Eden, kills Cleopatra, joins forces with the god of medicine, bites, strangles… Whatever the truth, the mystery is seductive, and jewellers did not remain insensitive to this creature for long… From the beginning of the last century, it became a part of the bestiaries of the major houses.

Its sinuous form was adapted for different manifestations. It when treated as an earring. Its eyes and its tongue become the chosen home for meticulous stone-setting work, its metal together, touching the skin so sensually… All this to say that this year of the water snake comes at just the right time, and possibilities. And indeed they should: 2014, again according to the Chinese calendar, will be the year of the wooden horse, beautiful jewellery.

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BOUCHERON Serpent Bohème Collection

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WATCHES STORY

SIHH 2013

by Hervé Borne

The 2013 edition of SIHH, the Salon International de Haute Horlogerie, revealed three trends that show just how well a beautiful watch can attain a world of excellence.

GRand ComPLiCations Since the beginnings of watch-making, timepieces have never contented themselves with just simply displaying the hours. In the past, monumental and grandfather clocks did the same... functions such as showing the moon’s phases, ephemerides or full calendars, sound mechanisms called minute repeaters, a stratagem to counter the disadvantages of weightlessness on a mechanism, the famous tourbillon invented by Abraham-Louis Breguet more than two centuries ago, other models capable of measuring short periods of time, the chronograph that is so useful on an everyday basis… these are many of the additional functions available compared with the universal three central hands that display hours, minutes and seconds. When these combined within a single mechanical movement, we must henceforth refer to them as grand complications. And this year, they are manifold. Dedicated to collectors, to fans of exclusivity, their complexity implies many long months of work to build them. Thus, these extraordinary watches, in the literal sense of the term, are generally produced as limited editions or short series, and customers are required to wait, sometimes for an extremely long time, despite having spent a fortune to acquire such an object of desire… we all know that love does not count the cost.

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The titanium and ceramic Royal Oak Offshore Grande Complication with its minute repeater that shows hours, minutes and seconds alongside its chronograph, not to forget the calendar that shows day, month, date and week. Self-winding movement. Audemars Piguet.

The Secret quadruple tourbillon in red gold shows the hours, minutes and seconds around a mechanism that incorporates four tourbillons. Hand-winding movement. Greubel Forsey.

The platinum Saxonia Quantième Annuel shows hours, minutes and seconds and a large date with a double window, not forgetting a calendar with the day, month and lunar phases. Automatic movement. A. Lange & SÜhne.

Around its tourbillon, the titanium RM036 Tourbillon G-Sensor Jean Todt Limited Edition shows hours, minutes and seconds. Hand-winding movement. Richard Mille.

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aRts and CRafts Watches become artworks when their dials incorporate craftsmanship. Watch designers are calling on various crafts that transpose a dreamlike, poetic universe onto the mechanical aspect linked to reading the time… On the programme at SIHH 2013 were several such crafts: granulation, a goldsmith’s technique that dates back to Etruscan antiquity, that’s to say 1,000 years B.C., uses grains of gold of different sizes, assembled one by one to create a three-dimensional decor; Glass micro-mosaic fuses various colours of molten glass so they can be stretched and transformed into an extraordinarily that are subsequently assembled to create a design; Enamel, an art that dates back to the 5th century B.C., calls on different techniques including miniature painting, in which, using a mini brush with a single bristle, the artist paints onto a golden called fondant… like in cookery. Cloisonné enamel, for which that is soldered onto the dial to form a barrier that separates mother-of-pearl marquetry, meanwhile, resides in the fragile nature of mother-of-pearl, with which an ensemble of shades, colours, iridescent effects and textures is created to make for often unique works that could certainly take pride of place in a museum.

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In Front: The enamel dial of the pink gold Excalibur Table Ronde is decorated with 12 golden knights in guise of numbers. Automatic movement. Roger Dubuis.

Top: The yellow gold Rotonde Panthère uses granulation on its dial, with grains of gold assembled one by one and placed on a gold plate to create a three-dimensional dÊcor. Hand-winding mechanism. Cartier.

Left: The white gold and diamond Altiplano with its dial made of glass micro-mosaic. Hand-winding mechanism. Piaget.

Right: The dial of the white gold and diamond Lady Arpels Papillon Bleu Nuit is decorated with mother-of-pearl marquetry and diamonds. Handwinding mechanism. Van Cleef & Arpels.

JEWEL STORY

The steel Ingenieur Chronographe Racer with its date window.

Automatic movement. IWC.

the ChRonoGRaPhs Among the most recognised watchmaking complications among the happy few there exists one that not only takes watchmaking to giddy heights, it is also very useful on a daily basis. This is how watches gifted with a chronograph function gain complexity, all the while carving their place in the daily lives of their happy owners as true professional instruments.

If you wish to boil an egg, make perfect al dente pasta or know your time in the 100 metres or the marathon, you need a chronograph. A watch in its own class capable of measuring short units of time; in other words, you only need to set it off in order for a central needle to count the passing time until it is stopped. When the time measured goes beyond the minute, it is added up on auxiliary dials, generally going up to 30 minutes mechanism that is often associated with other information that is just as practical, like showing the date through a window cut into the dial, or an energy monitor informing us of the watch’s autonomy before it needs re-winding, just like the petrol gauge in a car. These little extras make the chronograph the indispensable accessory for modern man.

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TOP LEFT TO BOTTOM RIGHT The titanium Pershing Chronographe 005 CBF with its scrolling date window. Automatic movement. Parmigiani.

The Sporting RL67 Automotive Chronographe, made from titanium over-moulded with resin, with its date window. Automatic movement. Ralph Lauren.

The steel Timewalker Twinfly Chronographe with date window. Automatic movement. Montblanc.

The titanium Luminor 1950 Rattrapante 8 Days PAM 530 with its linear energy gauge. Automatic movement. Panerai.

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CHOPARD L.U.C 150 « all in one »

W RE ATH Photography - Richard FrĂŠmont

BREGUET Chronographe Marine Grande Complicatio

PIAGET Emperador Coussin Tourbillon Automatic

IWC Portugaise Tourbillon Mystère RÊtrograde

BLANCPAIN Carrousel Saphir Volant Une Minute

DE GRISOGONO Tondo Tourbillon Gioiello

MY FAVOURITES

Dee Poon

by Divia Harilela Photography - Dan Pak

DEE POON IS THE CLOSET THING TO FASHION ROYALTY IN ASIA - HER FATHER IS DICKSON POON, OWNER OF LUXURY RETAILER HARVEY NICHOLS, WHILE HER MOTHER MARJORIE YANG RUNS ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST MEN’S SHIRT MANUFACTURERS. BORN AND RAISED IN HONG KONG, THE STYLISH 30 YEAR OLD STUDIED AT HARVARD BEFORE RETURNING HOME TO LAUNCH A POP-UP CONCEPT SHOWCASING THE WORK OF CHINESE FASHION DESIGNERS. IN 2008 SHE MADE THE DECISION TO JOIN HER MOTHER’S BUSINESS WHERE SHE STUMBLED UPON AN OLD BRAND CALLED PYE. INSPIRED TO TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT AND TEST HER NEWFOUND KNOWLEDGE OF MEN’S WEAR, SHE RE-LAUNCHED THE BRAND AS SHIRTING SPECIALIST.

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FIRST

REVEALS WHY SHE IS NOW A COTTON

SHIRT FANATIC, ALONG WITH A FEW OF HER FAVOURITE THINGS.

aRt I suppose I am drawn to art because it is another way to express and understand the world. It involves both creative and intellectual elements which I like. And while I love music, I feel that art explores a much wider range of concepts and thoughts, while also engaging and expressing emotions. I’m also always learning something new from art and from the search for art, whether it be about different times, places or cultures. One of my favourite artists is Marina Abramovi artists. Her work is very powerful – she really brings living and art together, and her work is able to capture exactly what she wants to deal with. I’m also attracted to the work of female artists like Bharti Kher, Tracey Emin, Mona Hatoum and Taryn Simon. the work emotionally.

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Cotton shiRts I knew nothing about shirts; in fact I never wore them. Then I started working with my mum and it became an obsession. I never expected that there was so much work and detail that went into one basic button down shirt. One variable can completely change the look and feel. What’s great about PYE is the fact that we are a fully integrated shirting company. When you get a shirt from us, our designers and merchants are 100 per cent in control of each aspect of the shirt, while having access to state of the art technologies. For example we use a patented Nano technology to make a 100 percent cotton shirt and keep it wrinkle free. All the fabrics are natural and are developed by our specialty yarn and weaving divisions which gives us the room to change the fabric literally

still there so I bought it. It’s really one of those things that’s not super attractive, but somehow it works. I’ve been wearing it every ever bought, worn and not taken off. my itunes aCCount There are so many different ways to engage with the world – pop culture is one of them – but living in Hong Kong I sometimes feel alienated from all that. iTunes is my way of staying connected with everything. When iTunes just started it was only about music but now you can watch TV, listen to a podcast or take courses from Harvard. I know everyone says that Apple is over, but it’s amazing how they have created this one product that has brought together so many different elements of life and culture. tRaveLLinG Fragrance Hong Kong is one of those places where people live, but never spend a lot of time in. All of us are used to travel, but

my RoLex My entire family is waiting for me to get another watch to dethrone this Rolex. I have a lot of watches but this one is amazing. It’s all gold with a diamond and red face. Its bling and its garish, but for some reason it’s exceptionally me (although I don’t really think of

how much I want to learn and see new things. Someone once said that happiness is in part determined by how many experiences

saw it a few years ago when I went watch shopping with a friend.

I decided not to buy it but when I went back a year later it was

more experiences when you travel. Whether I’m in rural China or Bhutan for a holiday, I always like to visit hospitals and schools to

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try and understand the local community. We all naturally live in a bubble so I try to take myself out of my element and be a part of the world as much as possible. London might get mad at me for saying this but my favourite destination is New York – it’s really where the world converges.

We forget how much of our memories are triggered by scent. I was really reminded of this when I created a fragrance for our boutique in collaboration with New York based olfactory 12.29. went through a whole bunch of scents and tried to understand how they made me feel or what they made me think of. Next she mixed different notes together to create a fragrance for the store that blends iris and papyrus. I never realised how complicated a single scent is – there are so many different elements involved, it’s a balancing act. It gave me a newfound appreciation for perfume.

Books I like to read. I am probably the only person who graduated and read every single book on their syllabus. I grew up as an only child, and there was only so much TV I could watch, so I would always read. Now everything is about tweeting and keeping it short – I love the fact that an idea is expanded in a book. The act of reading requires you to engage in a way that TV can’t. When you watch TV you can zone out but reading requires you to use your imagination - it’s an interactive process. There’s something comforting about sitting there with a cup of tea or glass of wine and getting into a good book. Plus I love paper – a book can be heavy and hurt my wrist – but I still love them. the neW yoRk times I feel like people who read The New York Times know so much more about the world. It’s so broad – it really contains all the news that’s worthy of print. I wish I could read it cover to cover everyday.

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ICONIC

The ‘Speedy’ Bag

by Louis Vuitton

by Jérôme Farssac Illustration - Sara D.

UBIQUITOUS

AND UNMISTAKABLE, THE

LOUIS VUITTON SPEEDY

BAG IS ARGUABLY ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS LUXURY HANDBAGS IN THE WORLD.

MYRIADS

OF WOMEN RANGING FROM

IRMA

SIRENS TO YOUR AUNTIE

HOLLYWOOD

HAVE SPORTED THIS CLASSY YET

PRACTICAL STAPLE AT SOME POINT; TO THE EXTENT IT HAS BECOME AN INTEGRAL PART OF GLOBAL CULTURE, AND A BYWORD FOR

FRENCH

CHIC.

YET,

AS IT IS OFTEN THE CASE WITH TRUE

LEGENDS, THE REAL STORY OF THE

CERCLE

SPEEDY

WAS RARELY TOLD.

INVITES YOU TO REDISCOVER A SURPRISINGLY YOUTHFUL GRANDE DAME.

Little sister In 1930, Georges Vuitton, the son of Louis Vuitton, designed an overnight bag to serve to the new travel needs of his customers. In a time when weekend getaways were made possible by ever-faster and reliable trains and cars, the aptly named Keepall person needed to carry along in order to survive in the wild Keepall soon became so popular that Georges came up with a smaller, more feminine version meant for everyday use two Speedy.

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Different sizes If the Speedy 30 (the number refers to the length in centimetres) in Monogram is the original model, the Speedy family Fair Lady of the silver screen was an avid fan of the bag, and asked Vuitton for a slightly smaller version to match her diminutive frame. tend to disregard the Monogram version that everyone else has, the Speedy Speedy Bandoulière and its thoroughly modern addition of an integrated shoulder strap, or the many special editions, as Marc Jacobs hardly ever lets a collection go by without inventive new takes.

In other words, if your dream is to wear a Speedy year round without ever feeling blasĂŠ, the Speedy range offers endless possibilities.

Unbreakable Fact or urban legend? It is said that pretty much nothing can nic and posh, the Vuitton classic was initially conceived as a functional, hard wearing accessory, and the whole point of the legendary Vuitton canvas was precisely to be waterproof, sensible option for women with busy lives, we nevertheless do not recommend dropping it in a furnace, or spraying chloridric a disappointment.

Pretty Penny One of the reasons of the incredible international success of the Speedy is that it is an accessible dream, at least for the basic models. With retail prices starting at roughly 800 euros for a Monogram canvas Speedy that the Speedy range also caters to the requirements of the the Crocodile Old Speedy Flap will set you back a rather impressive thirty-three grand.

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A shape-shifting icon

Speedy done up in a wide range of materials has paraded on the catwalks over Yayoi Kusama did not feature any Speedy, but it must be said the lady has a reputation for being a bit dotty.

Latest incarnations Speedy maniacs with irresistible opportunities to enrich forms, and spawned many stylish and eye-catching offerings, such as the suede Speedy Cube and Speedy East-West in Damier Cubic, or the shiny calf-leather Speedy Cube in contrast displayed a muted colour palette, and showcased super luxurious variations of the Speedy in python, crocodile and even mink, the latter resembling a bit like deliciously gamine and glamorous miffs.

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The Secret Talents of Dunhill

by Natalia Damm Photography - Oliver Martin

IN PRODUCING A SEVEN-FOLD TIE ALFRED DUNHILL HAS USED THE

OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY, FINEST SILK FROM FAMILY

WEAVERS FOR FIVE CENTURIES AND NINE GENERATIONS WHICH IS THEN PRESSED AND HAND FOLDED SEVEN TIMES IN AN ACCORDION FOLD TO CREATE A TIE OF TRUE QUALITY AND ELEGANCE THAT IS FEATHERWEIGHT WHILE BOASTING HEAVY DRAPE.

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Heritage and craftsmanship have been at the heart of Alfred Dunhill for over 100 years, so for Spring Summer 2013 the brand have collaborated with only the best manufacturers and mills around the world to create a collection with true Provenance, legacy and tradition at its roots.

One such partnership is with master craftsmen and family weavers Stephen Walters & Sons who have centuries and nine generations. In producing a sevenfold tie of the highest quality the fabric is pressed and hand folded seven times in an accordion fold. This in turn creates a tie of true quality and elegance that is featherweight while boasting a heavy drape. The and tradition of two brands steeped in heritage.

The Alfred Dunhill Seven Fold comes in either shadow, club of the more tonal Mogador stripe in using a 350 end silk twill cloth.

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CANDY FUR DRESS WITH UNATTACHED SLEEVES AND SILVER SHOES CANDY FUR DRESS AND SILVER SHOES MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA CANDY FUR DRESS, BEADED MASK, PLATFORM SILVER SHOES AND WOOL BIBI MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA

EMBROIDERED DRESS WITH HIGH COLLAR JANTAMINIAU EMBROIDERED VEIL LAURENCE BOSSION

SILK DRESS BASIL SODA FEATHER AND CHIFFON HAT LAURENCE BOSSION

JUMPSUIT WITH SILICON PETAL & SHOES STEPHANE ROLLAND HAUTE COUTURE

EMBROIDERED TULLE AND SILK DRESS ELIE SAAB HAUTE COUTURE

MODEL, ANNA MARIA @FORD MODEL, ELOISE @OUIMANAGEMENT MAKE-UP, MARIE VALOT HAIR STYLIST, SACHIKO KANO PHOTO ASSISTANT, SARAH STAIGER STYLING ASSISTANT, ELIN NYBERG

JEAN PRINTED SHIRT IN SILK AND SKIRT IN FRINGES JEAN PAUL GAULTIER HAUTE COUTURE

CREPE JACKET AND SKIRT SMOKING IN CREPE ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

FASHION STORY

A Hint of Winter

by Alex Wynne Hauet

THE

FIRST DAYS OF SPRING HAVE BEEN SLOW IN COMING ,

BUT THE FASHION WORLD IS ALREADY PREPARING FOR WINTER .

HERE IS A LOOK AT WHAT THE DESIGNERS WERE SHOWING IN P ARIS – FROM GRUNGE TO FULL - ON - GLAMOUR AND BACK AGAIN – TO GIVE US SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO .

The main subject of discussion at March’s Paris Fashion Week had to be what Hedi Slimane had in store for us as his interpretation of the renamed Saint Laurent, his second collection the house’s die-hard followers.

Leather, mini-skirts and checked lumberjack shirts are not -

Another newcomer at a storied brand, Raf Simons put his -

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where he has just taken over from Nicolas Ghesquière. Rather At Dries Van Noten, it was all about the masculine-feminine palette that was dominant at other shows too.

Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli’s collection for Valentino had it in turn in several collections like those from Hermès, Rochas and Akris as well as Dior.

and precise, with necklines adorned with sharp collars, as on were reminiscent of Delft porcelain.

warmers.

between coats and dresses.

complete without the A-list favourite Elie Saab, who has made -

theme in our winter wardrobes, as Saint Laurent was not the ned wide tailored trousers with sheer round-necked blouses that

twists. Marc Jacobs took them to another level at Louis Vuit-

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From top left to right bottom: CARVEN CHANEL LANVIN LOUIS VUITTON

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1. CASSINA, “NUAGE” BOOKCASE DESIGN BY CHARLOTTE PERRIAND * 2. MOUSTACHE, “TIGER” CARPET BY DYLAN MARTORELL, 1800 EUROS 3. CHANEL HORLOGERIE, J12 CHROMATIC WITH PINK SAPPHIRES 33 MM, 31000 EUROS 4. FAURÉ LE PAGE, LEATHER CLUTCH WITH ZIP, 320 EUROS 5. GUCCI, NECKLACE IN MÉTAL, RESIN AND CRYSTALS CORAL, 2550 EUROS 6. SMART, FORTWO SIGNATURE STYLE BOCONCEPT EDITION, FROM 14490 EUROS 7. CHANEL, TWO-COLORED PADED LEATHER “BOY” BAG, 3200 EUROS 8. DEVI KROELL, NEW LONG HOBO - SHINY W MARKINGS – MOON, 3900 EUROS 9. AUDEMARS PIGUET, LADIES’ ROYAL OAK IN PINK GOLD, 31340 EUROS 10. SANTONI, “LAUREN” SHINY CROCODILE BAG, 11420 EUROS 11. DESIGN IKONIK, “MAYOR SOFA” DESIGN BY ARNE JACOBSEN, 3599 EUROS 12. GIRARD-PERREGAUX, 1966 LADY, 21700 EUROS

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A very contemporary return to old traditional high-end standards FVa35 SUPERSONICO 5-minute Repeater SuperLigero Concept FRANC VILA exclusive calibre FV35 Limited edition of 88 pieces

“Not only mine, but a part of me”

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JACKED AND SHORTS ISSEY MIYAKE SLEEVELESS PULLOVER DIOR HOMME TORTOISESHELL AND GOLD GLASSES JOHN DALIA MARLON SILVER RING DINH VAN LEATHER SANDALS JOHN LAWRENCE SULLIVAN

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MOHAIR AND WOOL JACKET CHRISTIAN LACROIX JEAN AND COTTON T-SHIRT G-STAR WATCH “CHIFFRE ROUGE M05” DIOR HORLOGERIE LIMITED EDITION BRACELET IN LEATHER AND SILVER DINH VAN LEATHER BAG JOHN LAWRENCE SULLIVAN SNEAKERS Y-3

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KNIT T-SHIRT AND JACKET MISSONI SILK TROUSERS CHRISTIAN LACROIX WATCH “CHIFFRE ROUGE M01” DIOR HORLOGERIE LEATHER DERBY’S JOHN LAWRENCE SULLIVAN

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GROOMING - MILY SEREBRENIK / MODEL - TARIK LAKEHAL

TRENCH IN PRINTED SILK TOPMAN WOOL JACKED DIOR HOMME T-SHIRT AND SOCKS CERRUTI 1881 SILK TROUSERS DIOR HOMME LEATHER DERBY’S JOHN LAWRENCE SULLIVAN

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Creative World

moLeCuLaR sCienCe BuiLdinG The Australian teams Lyons Architects imagined LIMS Complex, a project estimated $100 million for La Trobe University. Architecture wanting to remember the molecular structures to match with the science practiced in the building.

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fLyinG houses (PaRis-BeijinG GaLeRie)

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neon WateRfaLLs (CaLifoRnia)

in

LonG exPosuRe

Abildgaard who placed in cascades and long exposure to capture the universe and light.

CéLine Angular fur bicolor 105mm.

PuLsate instaLLation

ReveaL the aBsenCe

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create a pop-up installation in Primrose Hill to show people just what’s possible using a

empty structure, allowing visitors to enjoy an impressive view.

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a miLLion time instaLLation : Swedish studio Humans Since -

presented at the Design Days

BLue LaGoon sPa aRChiteCtuRe (iCeLand) spectacular natural environment. Made a splendid construction.

Cykno BiCyCLe desiGn (itaLy) successful combination of innovative technology while adopting a retro style. Designed by the -

PininfaRina ConCePt CaR: seRGio (itaLy) rari 458, the concept car Pininfarina Ferrari Sergio Sergio Pininfarina, great designer of the brand

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CONNECTING CIRCLES

Bomba Ibiza

by Giuseppe Cipriani

E ACH

I BIZA BOMBA, THE

YEAR THERE IS A STORY THAT DOMINATES THE

HEADLINES.

THIS

YEAR IT IS TO BE THE LAUNCH OF

NEW PURPOSE-BUILT, EVER CUSTOM MADE

CIPRIANI-BACKED CLUB PIONEER SOUND SYSTEM.

WITH THE FIRST

Bomba is the island’s newest hi spec club, brought to you by Giuseppe Cipriani of the world-renowned Cipriani hospitality group, who has partnered with Danny Whittle and Mark Netto, two of Ibiza’s best-known club industrialists and the former programming directors at Pacha.

Between them they have a rich history in service and the perfect incorporate the island’s diverse clientele, from cosmopolitan Europeans, the musically diverse British clubber to the ever expanding cool American and global visitors.

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«I have always loved the night life, there is something magic in seeing the end of a day and the beginning of a new one, it is a stress-free zone, it is all about the music, service, fun and more music», says Giuseppe Cipriani.

have a bespoke, custom built sound system designed exclusively for them by Pioneer, engineered through a meticulous development process by dance music’s most innovative professional audio company.

close to completion.

The positioning of Bomba is paramount and Bomba Ibiza aims directly at the informed clubber on the island. With emphasis on the fact that this is not a VIP club, of its full capacity around 30% will be given over to tables. Bomba Ibiza will be a club built

The club will launch with some of the island’s key nights including Luciano and his Vagabundos, Defected Records and Erick Morillo, with other serious residencies waiting to be announced. From the offset Bomba Ibiza will set the standard with tried and tested club brands and nights that have a strong history and huge followings on the island.

The core values of Bomba Ibiza will mirror those of the Cipriani group where the ultimate emphasis is on service and high standards.

Bomba is also aware that every serious venue is only as good as

and purpose built to encompass sound, style and quality, and yet to represent a true dance music venue in Ibiza.

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CITY LIFESTYLE

Shanghai Surprise

by Jérôme Farssac Illustration - Sara D.

UNLESS

YOU HAVE LIVED IN THE FAR REACHES OF OUTER SPACE

FOR THE LAST

15

YEARS, CHANCES ARE YOU HAVE ALREADY

READ ABOUT A ZILLION PRESS ARTICLES CHRONICLING THE RISE AND RISE OF

CHINA’S

LARGEST CITY TO THE RANK OF GLOBAL

21ST CENTURY. ONCE KNOWN AS THE EAST, SHANGHAI HAS ALWAYS ENJOYED A SPECIAL STATUS AMONG CHINA’S MAJOR CITIES AS THE MOST COSMOPOLITAN OF THEM ALL, AND THE SPECIFICITY OF ITS CULTURE & MENTALITY IS WELL KNOWN TO THE CHINESE: IN MANDARIN, IT’S CALLED “HAI PAI”, THE MIXTURE OF EAST AND WEST, THE TRADITIONAL AND THE MODERN. AFTER DECADES OF SLUMBER AND OBLIVION, SHANGHAI SLOWLY STARTED RISING BACK FROM ASHES IN THE EARLY 1990S, AND HAS METROPOLIS FOR THE

PARIS

OF

THE

either an assortment of steamed buns, dumplings and sticky rice balls, or alternatively, for those with a sweet tooth, of a long string of deep fried dough, wrapped in thick pancake, and dipped in soy milk, called youtiao. Just venture out of your hotel, and single-out one of the many corner stalls that outnumber even the hundreds of cranes hovering on the horizon. Do not pay too much attention to the décor, as a greasy spoon façade may well hide a true cookery gem. One simple tip to authentic and surprising treat, you’ll feel the pulse of a city in overdrive better than everywhere else. m on the Bund

SINCE GONE ON TO BECOME THE ULTIMATE SHOWCASE OF THE BOOMING ECONOMY OF MAINLAND SINCE THE

1930S,

CHINA. AS

A RESULT, NOT

WHEN IT WAS PARTY CENTRAL FOR THE

LOST GENERATION AND THE UNDISPUTED FINANCIAL HUB OF THE

ASIA PACIFIC,

HAS THE CITY BEEN MORE FASHIONABLE AND

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EXCEPT LOCALS, IS

THAT THIS TIME AROUND EVERYONE,

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in a city constantly reinventing itself at light-speed like Shanghai – this chic restaurant with killer views of the Huangpu River and the Pudong skyline has been on the “where to dine” list of the rich and

European dishes. Try the signature crispy suckling pig and Pavlova.

CuLinaRy deLiGhts Forget about the French, the Italians or the Thais: the Chinese are arguably the most food-obsessed people on the face of the earth. Anyone who has ever been to China knows this: everything -whether a family reunion, a friendly gathering, or a successful business deal- is potentially an excuse to indulge in elaborate and never ending substantial meals. Of course, Chinese haute cuisine is an absolute must whilst in Shanghai – or rather its regional variation known as Hu cuisine, which has a distinct knack for seafood (especially crab) and sweet and sour savours – but this city with an insatiable appetite also boasts a galore of international gourmet experiences. And do not be afraid to walk off the beaten path of fancy restaurants and award-winning chefs: Shanghai is renowned for its traditional breakfast, which usually consists of

yonGfoo eLite this upscale Shanghainese restaurant is housed in a beautiful 1930s Russian and Vietnamese consulate. Decorated with elegant vintage furniture and traditional Chinese paintings, it offers great décor and ambiance conjuring up the glory days of the 1920s and 30s. Food is possibly the least spectacular ingredient of the mix, but then again, who goes there for the food? Yongfoo Elite is simply the place to see and be seen if you are a mover and shaker. (200 Yongfu Road, near Hunan Road) fu 1015

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just the perfect place to get away from the maddening crowds and the perfect place to give local, rather repulsive looking treats like crab surfaces, framed prints and red lanterns create a perfect setting for especially recommend the abalone tarts, and the lovely osmanthusChunzai mR and mRs Bund After causing a sensation with his avant-garde dishes at Jade a few years ago, celebrated French chef Paul Pairet is once again bewitching and astonishing Shanghai gourmets by bringing the

a rare opportunity to sample high end, Chinese arts&crafts whilst simultaneously enjoying a perfectly roasted Oolong tea and

dishes, all French classics with a twist, a remarkable wine-list and the best baguette in town, no wonder this chic yet unpretentious place has become a favourite with local beautiful people and French

sonG fanG maison de thé This charming, retro-style tea house run by Parisian native Florence Samson is one of the best-kept secrets in the French Concession.

eye-popping decoration, and great views of the river and skyline. cushions add to the charm of a place that is also very serious when otto e mezzo French blends, served with delectable, freshly baked cakes and a Shanghai branch, even the most blasé diners are bound to pay attention. Shanghainese-American Chef Alan Yu, who formerly

coconut, blackberry and orange notes, with a slice of the mouth-

ravioli and the lamb and porcini ragout are simply to die for. The spacious dining room offers panoramic views of the Pearl Tower

…and CoCktaiL time the house of RooseveLt Set in an imposing neo-classical historical building originally built in 1920, this restaurant, bar, wine cellar (the largest in China with over 4,000 labels) and private clubhouse is a beloved Shanghainese

mixing the contemporary and the rustic with a glowing glass aging room displaying cured hams and artisan cheeses as the centrepiece

draw, with its stylishly rustic atmosphere and its unbelievable 70page wine list. The rooftop lounge offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the Huangpu River and the Pudong skyline.

tea time…

Tea is so fundamental a component of Chinese life that it comes as

eL CoCteL This intimate and elegant cocktail place ticks all the boxes: cool crowd, imaginative décor, excellent service and some of the best drinks in town. The original inspiration for the cocktail list was

from seedy to divine. The Chinese have a millennium long tradition of tea-making, and tea houses offer a privileged insight into the very soul of Chinese culture, so visiting Shanghai without visiting one would be just about as silly as visiting Athens without seeing the Acropolis, or Cuba without drinking rum. Oolong tea and white and silver teas are very popular, but make sure you don’t leave Shanghai without tasting the heavenly Osmanthus tea, a honey coloured green

world, and the Spiced Rum Treacle, a tricky cocktail if there ever was kee CLuB Über glamorous and exclusive, this members-only club is the twin-

blooms at the end of autumn around Shanghai. the oLd shanGhai tea house

in an elegant old villa renovated lavishly, it is arguably Shanghai’s

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faR easteRn PRomises

become a bit of a mecca for the discriminating traveller, and some of its hotels have established themselves as international beacons of a City that (tRuLy) neveR sLeePs all offer prime locations and splendid amenities that will satisfy even

Shanghai used to be called the Paris of the East, now it is dubbed

is thriving, and more intimate addresses now cater to the needs of Shanghai’s top nightspots are getting less and less accessible, and door policies are getting tighter and tighter. Shanghainese people have a domestic reputation for being party animals, and do their utmost best to live up to it: going out on the town is indeed a serious affair that involves dressing up and drinking hard, but the overall atmosphere nevertheless remains surprisingly festive and unassuming.

the uRBn hoteL just a peaceful green conscience to the weary traveller: without ever leaving the premises, residents will be able to experience a wild night out, as it is home to some of the best restaurants (Downstairs with

BaR RouGe the WateRhouse This design-oriented, 19-room hotel with an attitude may well be the game changer Shanghai hotel scene needed. This converted 1930s warehouse located in the old docklands is a world away from its

nightlife staple is the subject of intense speculations, and is often deemed too pretentious or too nouveau riche, but the very same people who decry it are usually to be found dancing the night away

modern, less is more approach in a city where bigger means a little terrace to sip on a cocktail with the neon-lit metropolis at one’s feet the faiRmont PeaCe hoteL m1nt

hotel category. Actually, this 270-room Art-Deco extravaganza is as

people love to hate. It must be said that smooth-talking one’s way past the bouncers is no piece of cake, and being rebuffed at the door probably very ego-bruising to some. The truth is it pulls the best crowd in town and hosts the hottest, wildest parties. Just to give you

years, the Fairmont welcomed every celebrity imaginable during its heydays in the 1930s, and was then reputed the most luxurious hotel in the Far East. Recently refurbished and restored to its original grandeur, its old fashioned glamour sparkles with a newfound lustre.

act unimpressed when rubbing shoulders with the many celebrities

the PuLi hoteL and sPa In a city brimming with energy 24/7, this swanky oasis of serenity stands as a perfect antidote to the maddening crowds and endless chaos of nearby downtown action. Secluded behind reclaimed grey brick walls and surrounded by bamboo groves, it offers a contemporary, yet distinctly oriental, atmosphere. The spectacular

m2 testament to the immoderation of Shanghai’s nightlife. Decorated in industrial cool style, and regularly hosting the best international DJs,

outdoor terrace also contribute to make the Puli a destination of

young and spoiled partygoers dressed to impress. A truly intense

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YUE SAI KAN People named her “the most famous woman in China”, whilst Time magazine crowned her “ ” legend. And a notorious over-achiever: at once an Emmy award winning television host and producer, entrepreneur, fashion a level of success that makes her on a par with only a very few individuals on this planet. And she shows no signs of slowing down to rest on her laurels: in recent years, her involvement with the Shanghai Film Festival has uplifted its status from provincial

PEARL LAM

1. The Peninsula Hotel, for its blend of historic grandeur and Yi Road).

curator, dealer and private collector: in a country with no real tradition of art galleries, she proved a game changer when she

Century Avenue) in Pudong also have great views and service.

since went on to build her own empire, with now seven galleries Road) for dancing and excellent food. in the China Art Foundation, which she established to bridge

a connoisseur of what the world’s metropolises have to offer.

Exclusively for Cercle, she agreed to share her favourite adresses in Shanghai:

3. Din Tai Fung for their staple of mouth watering xiaolongbao (dumplings) (Various locations in Shanghai, including one near museum, housed in a massive former powerhouse overlooking

former French Concession lined with fabulous Art Deco villas

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HIGHLIGHTS

by Caroline Sarkozy

WHEN I

WAS APPROACHED TO RENOVATE AND JOIN TWO

300

SQUARE METRE FLATS IN A VERY PRESTIGIOUS NEIGHBORHOOD OF

LONDON, I ASKED MY LONG STANDING PARTNER AND ARCHITECT LAURENT BOURGOIS, TO JOIN ME IN THIS NEW ADVENTURE. TOGETHER WE SPENT SIX MONTHS PREPARING AND DRAWING TO FIND SOLUTIONS FOR A HOME DESTINED TO FREQUENT ENTERTAINMENT AND A BOISTEROUS FAMILY LIFE WITH FOUR YOUNG CHILDREN.

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Little Arrangements with Design

by Christian Alandete

BENJAMIN GRAINDORGE SOFASCAPE 250 X 81 X 73 CM YMER&MALTA EDITION PHOTO Š BERNARD MALTAVERNE, COURTESY OF YMER&MALTA

MODULAR,

TRANSFORMABLE, HAND OR CUSTOM-MADE, THE NEW

DESIGN TRENDS AIM TO LEAVE THE FINAL TOUCHES UP TO THE USER.

HERE

IS A SMALL SELECTION OF PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE PERSONALIZED OR TRANSFORMED.

The times of uniform, serial industrial design built on giant production lines seems resolutely over, and designers are ingeniously imagining objects that are less formatted; open systems that are starting points from which the user can intervene. Furniture, in its beginnings, was mobile, nomad, and could be transported from one home to the next. New design practices are more about modularity than mobility, with the user having a more direct implication, as he or she is invited order to adapt it to the needs or tastes of the moment.

This is notably the basis for the modules imagined by the

by Chinese designer Shi Xiaoxi, winner of the Red Dot design award in 2011, whose particular geometry allow their transformation from side table to coffee table or seat.

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GAËLLE GABILLET AND STÉPHANE VILLARD / TABLE LAMP «CURIOSITY OBJECT» / 450 MM Ø 370 CM PHOTOGRAPH © RIBON

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Among the newcomers in the design sphere, Benjamin Graindorge

autonomous element of which can occupy various positions, comes

artisanal production technique into contemporary culture by playing with the system of the separation of colours used in screen technology, which through the combination of the three primary colours allows the reproduction of the whole colour spectrum. Each vase can thus be used independently or with the other two, allowing a variety of shapes and colours.

This interest in the implication of the hand-made is particularly found in

much as of art, is personalised by colouring its cypress top with coloured pencils that reveal the texture of the wood in subtle pastel shades that can be combined at will.

This relationship between design and nature is without a doubt another constant being developed by young designers, integrating with the most developed technologies elements directly sourced in nature as if to better bear witness to the history of an object that is anchored in ancestral the collective 5.5 proposes, with its new radiator currently in production with interchangeable tubes made of wood, aluminium, marble or plexiglass in either neutral or coloured hues, allowing the design of an example, recalling the original source of heat.

This dialogue between the industrial world and the landscape is particularly transform construction waste into lunar landscapes in their “Curiosity

the effect of light. The duo itself chose to slip in simple pebbles and witness to the increasingly pronounced interest designers have for a return to organic forms directly inspired by those of nature.

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Art Events

by Christian Alandete

the enCyCLoPediC PaLaCe - 55th veniCe BiennaLe june 1st to novemBeR 24 VenIce www.lAbIennAle.oRG For the 55th edition of Venice Biennale, more than 150 artists coming from 37 countries will occupy the historical buildings of Arsenale and the central pavilion in Venice’s Giardini. Based upon an imaginary museum that could embrace the diversity of worldly knowledge, the biennale will explore a huge if not impossible question: “what is the artists’ world?”

dynamo at GRand PaLais aPRiL 10 to juLy 22 PARIS - GRAnd PAlAIS www.GRAndPAlAIS.fR For a long time, optical and kinetic artists were almost the major impact their experiments have had in contemporary practice. Spanning a century of perceptual art, the Grand Palais exhibition will explore how artists choose to put the spectator’s perception in the center of their works.

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unCommon GRound: Land aRt in BRitain 1966 – 1979 may 10 to auGust 3 london - SouthAmPton ARt GAlleRy www.SouthbAnkcentRe.co.uk

In the late 60s, British artists including Tony Cragg, Antony Gormley, Richard Long and Anthony McCall among others, turned away from the enclosed space of the gallery to forge a radical new form of art by intervening directly into the landscape. Through a rich documentation, the

BiRth of a museum at LouvRe aBu dhaBi aPRiL 22 to juLy 20 Abu dhAbI (uAe) www.SAAdIyAtcultuRAldIStRIct.Ae

Before the forthcoming opening of the building in 2015, Louvre Abu Dhabi is showcasing almost 130 art works selected from the permanent collection that have been acquired to date. From the most ancient time to the more contemporary scene, the exhibition will attest of an original rereading of the history of art including artists from Europe along with artists from the Middle East region.

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fiona tan. inventoRy at maxxi (nationaL museum of xxi CentuRy aRts) untiL sePtemBeR 9 Rome WWW.fondazionemaxxi.it

Fascinated by the amazing collection of archaeological remains and architectural ruins the dedicated collector Sir Jone Soane assembled in his crowded apartment from London, the artist Fiona Tan bring back to Rome a video work based on this eccentric if not obsessive passion for the eternal city.

PatRiCk faiGenBaum untiL june 2 VAncouVeR - ARt GAlleRy httP://VAnARtGAlleRy.bc.cA

In the tradition of historical portraiture, French photographer Patrick Faigenbaum spends four decades creating amazing out of date portraits of people and places. Often printed in large scale photographic tableaux, his contemplative photographs suggest open narratives about communities.

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tauBa aueRBaCh: tetRaChRomat at WieLs bRuxelleS www.wIelS.oRG Looking at Tauba Auerbach paintings is pretty hypnotic, the artist trying to combine together opposing perceptions. Composed by blurring surfaces with colourful changing colours, Auerbach’s work navigates between by twisting and folding the canvas in the process.

BiennaLe and faiRs CominG uP Be ready to attend the new edition of Art Basel. The the ever growing number of art fair all over the world.

June 13-16, 2013 Along with the main exhibition of the 55th Venice Biennale, more than 88 countries spread in the whole city are participating with a pavilion of their own. To be noted: 10 of them will be part of this major international event of the art Ending November 21st, 2013

CominG soon: After Summer, Lyon’s Biennale will explore contemporary international narrative art and Istanbul Biennale contemporary forms of democracy based on civilisation and barbarity (starting in September).

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ART FOCUS

Stéphane Le Pelletier from Opera Gallery

by Kayleigh Roberts

BEGINNING

IN A MODEST GALLERY IN

1994, OPERA GALLERY

HAS ESTABLISHED ITSELF AS A STRONG CONTENDER IN THE GLOBAL ART MARKET. SUCH MANY

SHOWCASING THE WORKS BY MASTERS AS PICASSO, CHAGALL, DALÍ AND MIRÓ, ALONGSIDE CONTEMPORARY TITANS, THEY HAVE ASSERTED A FIRM

FOOTHOLD

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TEN

MAJOR

ART

CAPITALS

WORLDWIDE

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20TH ANNIVERSARY IN FLAGSHIP GALLERY LOCATED

ARE SOON TO BE CELEBRATING THEIR

SINGAPORE AT THE 8,000SQF ION ORCHARD. THE RAPID

AT

GROWTH OF THE COMPANY IS

A TESTAMENT TO THE BURGEONING DEMAND FOR HIGH QUALITY ART FROM COLLECTORS.

AT

ASIA PACIFIC MR STEPHANE LE PELLETIER.

THE HELM OF THE

GALLERIES IS THE CHARISMATIC

hoW did you Get invoLved in the aRt WoRLd? I have always had a fondness for art. As a child I spent hours looking at images in books of works by the Masters. As I grew older these hours were spent visiting galleries to see the movements. In Paris there is an abundance of art and I fully utilized the opportunity that I was presented with.

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Another major factor is our locations. Globally we are in some of the most sought-after cities where the art scene is very strong and diverse. With such a diverse collection and galleries in such prestigious locations such as Orchard Road in Singapore, Rue Saint-HonorĂŠ in Paris and New Bond Street in London we see a high frequency of both local and international collectors.

All this and a great team who have a passion for the arts that shines through. The environment that such enthuG ÉRARD RANCINAN

drawn back to.

Later on I became involved with Opera Gallery and from that moment I knew that this is what I wanted to pursue.

I have been fortunate enough to help nurture the progression of the gallery and been involved as we opened more galleries. Branches can now also be found in Paris, Monaco, London, Geneva, New York, Bal Harbour, Hong Kong, Seoul and Dubai. to What do you attRiBute the suCCess of the ComPany?

There are many aspects that contribute to the success that we have experienced.

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While there is a strong focus at Opera Gallery on high value contemporary European paintings and sculptures, we are also proud of our forward stance in spotting market trends on the global scale and encouraging the rise of Asian for Asian art worldwide. Valuable works by Asian masters like Chu Teh-Chun and Zao Wou-Ki are already common for more rising stars around the region. Recently we held an exhibition showcasing the works of three up-and-coming Korean artists that was very well received. So far we have had great success with spotting potential trends within the market.

P ABLO P ICASSO

A NDY W ARHOL

D AVID M ACH

What adviCe WouLd you Give to a noviCe CoLLeCtoR? It would depend on the reasons for collecting. There are those who buy for investment purposes and those who buy because they love art.

To those buying for investment purposes, I would advise to familiarise yourself with market trends. Know who and what to buy, and at what time. The art market is constantly shifting and can be quite unpredictable.

Those buying for the love of the work do not need any advice. They buy what they like simply because they love the aesthetic of the work and cannot envision being without it. You cannot tell a person what they do and do not like. You can listen and help them discover other artists that they might similarly enjoy.

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IN THE MOOD FOR

Earthly Powers

by Jérôme Farssac

WRITING THAT WIM DELVOYE IS THE ENFANT TERRIBLE OF CONTEMPORARY ART HAS UNDOUBTEDLY BECOME A CONVENIENT CLICHÉ.

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Of course, there is no denying that the Belgian visual artist often equally notorious Cloaca Project, a highly elaborate installation perfectly faeces, which was also dubbed The Shitting Machine. No denying either a prestigious lineage of surrealist artists, the prodigal son of Marcel about artistic processes through subversive actions, and questions our

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IN THE MOOD FOR

depicting in details the endless tortures awaiting sinners in the

Épater le bourgeois

the powerful show at San Cristoforo Church in the beautiful city

beauty of the inside lends itself wonderfully to a scenography at The Holy Family Yet, at the end of the day, when this disturbing voyage through

seven bronzes called Holy Family Untitled, and a siteDouble Coccyx will rave about the dialogue between the ancient architecture and

But the absence of transcendence in our lives – the inevitable lover of architecture, Delvoye used the structural quality of the

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GALLERIES TO FOLLOW

SEM’ART

in the realization of this project.

By quoting and inserting Gothic architecture in useless and purely

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WINE

The Story of a Housewife That Became a Star Winemaker

by Francesco Illy

BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO & BIODYNAMICS: STELLA DI CAMPALTO, FIRST MOVER. 1992, A VERY LONG TIME AGO, SAN GIUSEPPE STARTED ORGANIC.

To me, Stella, 40, is like Picasso: he never searched. He simply found. Imagine this young lady saying to her daughter’s doctor: another solution.” and she’s gone… the door slapped vehemently! And imagine her today, almost twenty years after homeopathic medicine solved her daughter’s problem, to be invited by the most prestigious wine-journalists circle in London for a lection about her most natural winemaking art… and sending, to represent her, exactly that same daughter… just because: “She lives in London, she knows what to tell.” conventional science, the tough lady that came to natural farming her terroir to express his best only if treated in this manner.

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Everything begun one day, when her aunt Diamante told her that the European Community had some subventions to help young ladies to become farmers: “I don’t want to become a “farmer”!

I am a city girl!” she told her. But a week later she was circling around and around the same roundabout until she asked a gentleam going there, if you bring me with you I’ll show you.” tant for the applications and made her win the needed money to become… well… the fantastic wine… “farmer” she now is!

For Stella biodynamic is central in her winemaking: the soil never received any polluting chemicals in its whole history because before her farming this land had never been farmed. It was simply a few hectares of uncultivated land left there for some passage of

and remained poor for the last thousand years. San Giuseppe was matter, the particular matter that feeds the vines, was extremely low. The challenge was to increase this by applying biodynamic methods, like the famous 500 compound or the seeding of many different grass varieties during the winter in order to add complexity to the nitrogen contribution.

Tasting her wines, you can really “feel” the result of such a farming philosophy. Beneath the fact that her wines contain no chemical residue and are therefore healthier for the simple reason that no chemicals have ever been added to the soil, the structure and vineyards that she has been able to realize in all these years.

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a few second this elegance shows her power to let you fall in love. And the sweetness that comes with this elegance invites the palate to “listen” to the harmony of taste and aromas that reminds me a symphony. lanced complexity of all aromas in a very broad spectrum that the freshest aromas of the bouquet when you smells the glass become strong and long perfumes when you exhales after drinking these wines. And the after taste remains long and durable as time passes by with this sense of gentle elegance and caressing sweetness that invites to continue. This is what I call an organoleptic ecstasy: the ultimate excellent experience of drinking wine. Something that only a sweet and tough young lady can bring into wine with her will to express nature at its best. With her love and passion to a soil that she transformed But Stella does not believe only in the capability of biodynamic to make good as tasty and healthy wines: her sustainability philosophy goes beyond that, to a very precise CO2 sequestration program. Forget about the solar panels that give emissions free power to Stella’s farm: the really heavy point is that this practice of increasing the organic matter by adding herbs and other live organisms to the soil sequestrates up to 4 tons of CO2 per year per hectare, whereas conventional farming ted by a Swiss study done by FIBL (Research Institute for Organic Agriculture). This is why she decided to help me in my program to plant 15.000 trees in Sekem, a biodynamic farm in Egypt, in the middle of the desert. a very evident perception of what climate change means: the summer 2012 drought has killed trees in our woods by millions, a phenomena never seen before but an extremely dangerous one, because the trees are the only to sequestrate CO2 opportunity to speak about the problem and show how this way of farming can become a worldwide solution.

So, producing a great wine by protecting her terroir and sequestrating CO2 and telling the stories of how and why biodynamic should become the most used farming method in the next decades, became her mission. The mission of a young lady with a sweet smile that makes a present to all of us of a wonderful wine of hope and vision.

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DREAM CARS

Rolls-Royce a Motoring Icon for Over 100 Years

Photography - ©Rolls Royce

SINCE

1904

ROLLS-ROYCE

HAS

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INSTANTLY

RECOGNISABLE MOTOR CARS THAT HAVE MADE THE MARQUE AN ENDURING ICON ALL OVER THE WORLD. THE MOST EVOCATIVE CARS EVER BUILT,

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PLACE

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BEAUTY

The Scent of the Self

by Alex Wynne Hauet Photography - Christophe Bouquet

THE

FRAGRANCE EQUIVALENT OF HAUTE COUTURE IS HOW

THOSE IN THE KNOW DESCRIBE THE ULTIMATE LUXURY IN A STANDARD FRAGRANCE OFFER THAT IS INCREASINGLY BANAL , GROWING

NUMBERS

OF

WEALTHY

CONSUMERS

THE

WORLD

OVER ARE TURNING TO MADE - TO - MEASURE FRAGRANCES , THE GUARANTEE OF A SCENT THAT IS

“FOR

ME ALONE .”

To listen to the few perfumers offering such a one-to-one service, the process has a hint of the psychotherapeutic about it.

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they are not familiar with. I use beautiful essences and pay little attention to their cost. The people who come are generally passionate about fragrance, and already know everything that’s available on the market.”

of a fragrance that is often based on the customer’s olfactory memories, “I go at the client’s rhythm, I cannot rush them.”

At Cartier, perfumer Mathilde Laurent receives customers in a dedicated salon to discuss how fragrance impacts their lives and tastes, before working on several manifestations the consumer

Kurkdjian is led to travel the world to meet customers who wish for him to create their very special scent, building a privileged reThe wait involved varies from house to house, but can be as long as 15 months for more complicated formulas or those requiring several adjustments, according to Kurkdjian. Indeed, the time grances a rare treasure many cannot afford to indulge.

he says.

Some of the stranger requests he has received? The scent of a treasured old pair of leather gloves, or even the smell of dead animals. Anything is possible. customers are seeking, as Stephanie de Bruijn, the nose behind plains. “It is a work in common, they are invested in the creation of the scent,” she says.

Her customers are also thrilled to come into her laboratory and discover the creative process, a rarity in the secretive world of fragrance creation, she says. “I introduce them to raw materials

it remains the property of the client for life. It is then delivered in a package that is just as precious – an antique crystal phial specially chosen by the client at Stephanie de Bruijn, a cut-crystal the motif of the customer’s choice at Maison Francis Kurkdjian and at Guerlain, where customers are received by Sylvaine Dela30ml and twenty 60ml versions. Indeed, nothing could be more

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BEAUTY

Belle of the Ball

by Alex Wynne Hauet Photography - Simon Escourbiac Set Design - Romain Lenancker

FOR

THAT ULTIMATE EVENING EVENT, YOUR MAKEUP HAS TO BE

JUST RIGHT.

WE ALL KNOW OUR CLASSICS, BUT FOR THE SUMMER

EVENTS CALENDAR AROUND THE CORNER, YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO GET IT WRONG.

WHETHER

FOR A BALMY SUMMER EVENING IN

CAPRI, A HIGH-SOCIETY WEDDING OR ONE OF THE MANY GALAS TO COME, BEFORE EXPERIMENTING WITH NEW PRODUCTS, YOU NEED TO BE SURE YOU KNOW YOUR STUFF.

Makeup for such events is usually toned down, with a focus on

HERE’S

THE RUNDOWN.

make sure you pick this one up beforehand, because its active formula also works as a treatment, lengthening and thickening the lashes in four weeks – you’re almost ready to go.

sails yet, meaning pronounced eyeliners and strong lip colours are still retaining our attention.

wide: Lancôme is building on the Rouge in Love phenomenon with the introduction of Gloss in Love, with rich pigments and mother-of-pearl. Among the 10 shades available, Blink Pink or Lily en Lamé will top off that natural look a treat. Tom Ford Beauty, meanwhile, is adding Lip Shine to its offer, including

Nude’s new BB Cream is light and is enriched with actives for

the natural look.

Another newcomer is Lancôme’s Teint Visionnaire, which com-

just right for this look, while Dior has revamped its Dior Addict lip gloss offer in a total of 43 shades in shimmery, pearly and pure effects.

the right one.

Now we have the perfect base, we can move on. This season’s array of pinks has all we need, starting with a touch of blusher in the form of Tom Ford Beauty’s illuminating blusher sticks in Blush Guilt or By Terry’s limited edition Hyaluronic Blush.

For the eyes, By Terry’s Ombre Blackstar is packed with smoothing Tahitian black pearl actives for a long-lasting hold. In its retractable pen format, it can be used as a liner or shadow. A special mention goes to the Frozen Quartz and Beyond Gold shades or the new Paradise Island blue for a seasonal feel.

tame, of course, and there is plenty out there to enhance a more dramatic look. Skip or go light on the blusher and head straight for the eyeliner.

Tom Ford’s Noir Absolute for Eyes, a gel liner, is a sure winner and is now available in a deep plum shade too, while Diorshow’s new Art Pen felt-tip formula is sure to make an impact. Follow with the Diorshow Iconic Overcurl mascara, the brand’s latest catwalk-inspired offering.

For the lips, a classic red or deep plum are de rigueur. Both are available in droves, but the anti-aging formula of By Terry’s Hyaluronic Sheer Rouge is one of the most promising newcomers, ning glory, while Tom Ford Beauty once again has the solution with its cherry red Ravenous Lip Shine.

more mysterious purples for a hint of drama in the AttrapeCoeur palette and a limited edition Meteorites powder pearls in Topped off with a coat of Sisley’s new So Intense mascara – but

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IN CONVERSATION WITH

Dona Bertarelli

Childhood I was born in Italy but went to school in Switzerland, where my family had moved, in the Vaudois countryside. My father very rapidly introduced my brother and me to outdoor sports.

He took us hiking, glacier mountaineering, skiing on the highest peaks in Switzerland, France and Italy, and of course, sailing. He loved the mountains and the sea. Our summer holidays were often spent in Boston, where Serono had settled to conquer the American market. I loved all the varied possibilities that the country offers, the immense freedom of choice, compared to our old continent of Europe. The shops and restaurants there always seemed open, as if there were no rules. For a youngster it was really a paradise on earth. Studying in Boston was a really enriching experience and most certainly contributed to my becoming who I am.

Today, I live and raise my children in Switzerland. I feel good here and would not dream of being anywhere else.

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studies After I passed the Maturité Fédérale with a specialisation in modern languages in Switzerland, I obtained a Bachelor of Science at Boston University’s College of Communications.

In 1992, I joined my father in Serono, where I worked as Executive Director, Public and Professional Affairs. of communications and was also involved in human resources. I chose to leave Serono in 1998 to be with my children. However, I have always kept a hand in business, among others by pursuing my involvement in different foundations, notably the Bertarelli Foundation. I was also in charge of the construction of the new headquarters of Serono in Geneva. Indeed, I am passionately interested in architecture; I headed the committee which selected the architect, decided on the design and then followed through on all of the construction work on Serono’s avant-garde Sécheron site in Geneva. I thoroughly enjoyed the four years spent with a pluridisciplinary team to create this hightech, environmentally-friendly building.

Business interests. It is no coincidence that I own an establishment like the Grand Hotel Park in Gstaad. Rather, it is a concerted wish to synthesise several of my passions: hospitality, design, gastronomy, openness to the world – all this in a village to which I am profoundly attached and where I feel at home.

The Country Club Geneva, another of my properties, shows

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my predilection for sports, in addition to hospitality. I also run various other investments and companies.

PhiLanthRoPy Philanthropy plays an important role in my life. There is of course the Bertarelli Foundation, of which I am co-President with other family members. The Bertarelli Foundation oceans. The objective is to reach 10% of protected ocean areas within the next 10 years. I am particularly proud to say that, through the Foundation and the two natural reserves that we support, a surface area of more than 700’000 km2 is now protected. We are already working on a third such project. At a personal level, I also support various different causes, some more related to womanhood, such as The Womanity Foundation (previously known as the Smiling Children Foundation) which aims to help girls and women in developing countries to become autonomous and thus help accelerate progress within their own communities. The World Heart Federation’s Go Red for Women campaign, which creates awareness on cardiovascular disease in women, and Mavietonsang, the Vaudois regional blood transfusion service to encourage blood donation, are other causes I support. In fact, Ladycat, my catamaran which sails on the Lake Léman, promotes and is an ambassador for some of these causes. saiLinG Sailing is a family affair. My father indeed shared his passion

with his children very early on. Everyone knows about my brother’s results in the America’s Cup, his two victories. I started competing relatively late. The D35 catamaran and the challenge of a 100% female crew and concept were what made me join the fray.

In 2010, we won the prestigious Bol d’Or Mirabaud race, ahead

really proud of these results, which we achieved in a short time frame. In order to push myself farther and apply what I have learned these past years, whether it is managing a company, leading a team, building new projects or facing challenges, I have founded with my life partner Yann Guichard, one of the most talented sailors of his generation, Spindrift racing, a racing stable combining both our passion for sailing and our experience.

another multihull, MOD70 Spindrift 1. In 2012, Spindrift 1 won the Krys Ocean Race between New York and Brest and won the Multi One Championship in her own league. This year, we have set ourselves another objective by acquiring the legendary 130 feet Maxi Trimaran Banque Populaire V, which we have named Spindrift 2. She is the biggest and fastest of all the racing multihulls in the world and she already holds nine World records. It is now up to our team to show that a woman can indeed manage such an ocean-faring giant. The next few months will be quite active and I will most certainly countryside around Gstaad.

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Gstaad As soon as one sets foot in Gstaad one falls immediately in love with its countryside. I was lucky enough to spend some of my vacations in Gstaad when I was a teenager. I chose to stay in this authentic village, which has been largely preserved from the ravages of time, in a region that is magical and has much to offer. Both easy-going and proud, it is a place I love in many ways. Apart from the few weeks a year when the town turns into social glitter, people here live simply, attached to their traditions which they love to share. And for me, who prefers mountaineering, golf, horse-riding, and more besides... And all this in a sublime setting.

Hospitality is a tradition in the region. I decided to take over the Grand Hotel Park in 2003 as I could not just let this the village, just wither away. Upon its centenary, a complete refurbishing, updating and improving all the services we offer In 2010, we hosted the Topschau, a typical event which crowns the most beautiful cows of the Saanenland region. It was an honor for us to receive the farmers, the locals, the tourists and some of the wealthiest people on the planet and I am proud that we were able to provide them with a memory that is at once authentic and original. In fact, I am certain that there will soon be other projects, here or elsewhere, in which business, passion and success meet and merge.

SOCIAL SEASON

An Evening of Philanthropy at the St. Regis Bangkok

by Ms. Karen Kang

Bangkok, Thailand (8 March, 2013) – For over a century, the St. Regis brand has been an advocator of philanthropy, a legacy that dates back to when The Astors, founders of the St. Regis New York, would celebrate the spirit of the holiday season by engaging their friends and guests to join them in the practice of benevolence through charitable gala events.

The St. Regis Bangkok has chosen to embrace its heritage and continue in the tradition of giving back to society when it recently held the inaugural of St. Regis Charity Culinary Gala at the hotel’s Astor Ballroom, an auspicious event presided over by H.R.H Princess Soamsawali. All proceeds from the evening were in aid of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s SUPPORT Foundation (The Foundation for the Promotion of Supplementary Occupations and Related Techniques).

The event was lavishly adorned with luxury decorative elements in black and gold, where lied in the history and cherished traditions of St. Regis dated back to the previous century. The rich heritage was brought to life through the showcase of the St. Regis legacy – transporting guests through time from 1904 arrival of the St. Regis in Bangkok. The guests were treated to a gourmet extravaganza from 5 outstanding St. Regis Singapore, Beijing, Bali and Doha to join the culinary team of The St. Regis Bangkok to exclusively prepare an international gourmet extravaganza for the night. The event also featured world class entertainment by internationally renowned artists including a dynamic contemporary string ensemble Vie Trio, as well as the acclaimed Thai saxophonist Mr. Saxman and his jazz band featuring quest performances by and AfricanDanish saxophones Jakob Dinesen and African-Danish jazz singer Yasmin Kierkegaard.

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HRH Princess Soamsawali, recently graciously presided over the charity gala dinner on “The St. Regis Charity Culinary Gala� at Astor Ballroom, Level 14. First row: Dr. Sorajak Kasemsuvan, Sarah and Krister Svensson, HRH Princess Soamsawali, Katheleen and William E. Heinecke and Rolf von Bueren. Second row: Somporn Osathanugrah, Fulvio Scavia and Oliviero Bottinelli, Surin Osathanugrah, Thanpuying Varaporn Pramoj and Graeme Harlow

HRH Princess Soamsawali visited a photo exhibition featuring The St. Regis Legacy for over a century, accompanied by Krister Svensson, GM of The St. Regis Bangkok

Suchitra Lohia, William E. Heinecke and Anju Shah

The St. Regis Champagne Sabering ritual experience, a tradition art of champagne sabering was revived at the event

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Permpoon- Jutatip Krairiksh, Chitipas Bhirombhakdi, Thanpuying Varabhorn Pramoj Na Ayudhaya, Chamnong-Chutinant-Piyapas Bhirombhakdi, Churairatana and M.R. Damrongdej Diskul

Chartsiri-Nintira Sophonpanich and Supanavit-Kaveepan Eiamsakulrat

SOCIAL SEASON

HRH Princess Soamsawali attended the charity gala dinner.

The highlight of the evening was a charity auction where guests would be able to bid for a variety of exclusive items jewelry and one-off art pieces to a luxury holiday in one of the world’s most celebrated destinations. It was successful in raising 12.65 million Baht for charity, a staggering amount that The St. Regis Bangkok would not have been able to achieve without the exquisite donation of the limited edition Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Pride of Siam Chronograph which was auctioned off for 2 million Baht, plus “Of Cigars & Cigarillos ” – Humidor with Twirling Silver Dragons and “The Splendor of Royalty” – Pair of Red Lacquer Elephants from Lotus Arts de Vivre, The Ultimate Champagne Journey from Dom Pérignon, Sandra Diamond Earrings from Scavia, and Luxurious Roman Holiday with Thai Airways International & The St. Regis Rome.

All VIPs and Thai Elites paraded to black-tie event as to support this charity for dinner table priced at 500,000 Baht per couple on the head table and 200,000 Baht per table of 10. With much appreciation to the generous sponsorship of Diageo Moet Hennessy, Thai Airways, Lotus Arts de Vivre, Scavia, Audemars Piguet and The St.Regis Rome in Italy. All proceeds from sales of tickets as well as all funds raised from the charity auction at 12,650,000 Baht would entirely go to Her Majesty’s SUPPORT Foundation.

The SUPPORT Foundation was founded in 1976 (B.E. 2519) borne of the desire of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit to help the Thai people, SUPPORT Foundation aims to assist needy families by providing them with the means to earn a supplementary income through the revival and preservation of folk arts and crafts. This is in line with His Majesty the citizens lead a life that is both self-reliant and sustainable.

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HRH Princess Soamsawali presented all Chefs with bouquets

End with happiness moment and it was successful in raising 12.65 million Baht for charity Katheleen and William E. Heinecke, Ardhawadee Jiramaneekul, Sarah and Krister Svensson

Pramoj Na Ayudhaya family: Sophie, Porntiwa-M.L. Asanee-Kitipol

MCs conducted auction bidding

Kirit Shah, Chrysanthy and Dilliop Rajakarier and Angeli Shah

St. Regis Butlers greeted all guests with welcome drinks

Chokwatana Family: Kittiyaporn Chaithavornsatein, Thamarat-Tippaporn-Dr.Boonkeit, Varatt Kusolmanomai and wife

Sheikh Salman Bin Al Khalifa and Suthipak Chirathivat

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Pornwit-Patra Sila-On, Patamawalai Ratanapol and Kessuda-Pravesvudhi Raiva

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Romanov Party HK

Sonia Falcone, Gary, H. S. H. Princess Ira zu Fürstenberg and Hélène de Ludinghausen

He is the man who put the “art” into party, the designer who is guaranteed to get your event talked about for months. In an age of generic mass production, Silvio Berge has single-handedly raised the bar for exquisite occasions to new levels in Asia – or Europe – or wherever his elite clientele choose to host their events. It might be a 70th birthday party for Princess Ira von Furstenberg in Belgrade, a spectacular Cancer Fund gala dinner in Hong Kong, an opening for Disney or an exotic luxury band extravaganza on China’s holiday island of Hainan.

Berge Studio is a byword for glamour and fantasy, all delivered with class and maximum pizzazz. What makes Silvio’s events different, with each one unique and original, is that he immerses himself in each project. For him every event is a labour of love, it is his hobby. He hand-picks his clients and only works with the elect few who share his vision and commitment to perfection.

For him it is the gold standard or nothing. If he accepts an assignment, he devotes himself 120 percent with a single purpose: an exquisite result.

So for the 2013 Romanov themed Cancer Fund dinner in Artistree, Hong Kong, there was snow falling as the guests entered for dinner, Faberge-style ceramic eggs in malachite and gold adorned each setting, with matching table ware, Lindor chocolates. Silvio’s creative process is a combination of inspiration, perspiration, motivation and teamwork. It starts with inspiration: with the theme. The Romanov Dynasty of

Russian Czars inspired this year’s Cancer Fund gala dinner as they are celebrating the 400th Anniversary this year. He chose 1913 as the starting point, which was the 300th Anniversary and the last big party season before the First World War. “Think St. Petersburg and Russian culture, the Faberge exhibition was also on in Hong Kong and the new movie of Anna Karenina showing in the cinema.”

People have seen things and can relate to the theme, he says, adding that The Art of Russia was also showing on BBC television. He chose the word “Romanov” to give the glamour of a gala of that time in 1913. “We have lost quite a lot of that; we don’t have it any more. Imagine the trouble and expense they went to, transporting roses in winter from Nice to St. Petersburg in Russia. They really made things like this happen – unbelievable.” So he transformed the room into a glamorous mirrored Russian ballroom. “It wasn’t just when you entered, the fabric chair, it was soft, dreamy, snowy.... These are the details that create the atmosphere.” Guests dressed up in jewels, tiaras and sashes and it was a cold night for Hong Kong so people wore their fur coats. “People love to dress up in a glamorous way, and of course it is for charity. The important thing was that they looked wonderful and really enjoyed themselves,” says Silvio. “I achieved exactly the effect I wanted: St. Petersburg, a theatrical ball, entertainment and dazzling splendor with exotic gowns and fantasy.”

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Coco Rockowitz and Nancy Windfelder Acrobat Dance Performance

Gigi Chao and Sean Eav

Sabrina Ho

Harris Chan and Sabrina Ho

Gigi Chao and Irene Wang Cissy Wang and Karen Ma

Gaddo Cardini and friend

Joe and Karen Ma, Cissy and Irene Wang

Bao Bao Wan

Nadia and Randeep Grewal

Russian Dance Performance

Duhwan Song, Fanny Sieh, Kim Robinson and Charlene Choi Cara Grogan, Bradley Garland, Ana Rivera, Jesper Mcilroy and Lisa S.

Rachel Debains, Jean-Baptiste Debains, Sally Lo, Raphael le Masne de Chermont and Isabella Cooper

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L’Ormarins Queens Plate Capetown

by Anju Bhojwani

No event in South Africa conjures up the image of glamour, style fashion and sport, hand in hand more successfully than this one event; L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate. This is one of the most anticipated social events in the years calendar. It was 1861 with the prize of a silver plate and 500 sovereigns donated to the winner by Queen Victoria. The race signalled a meeting of racing excellence and it has continued unsurpassed in the history of South African racing. The event is attended by celebrities and racing enthusiasts and promises to be a day enjoyed by all those who participate.

This weight-for-age race sees the best 16 thoroughbred horses in South Africa accepted according to their merit rating. The strict royal blue and white dress code has continued to be honoured over the years. Fashion houses, milliners and stylish ladies are abuzz in the weeks proceeding this event and the in the Anthonij Rupert group of farms and is situated in the has sponsored this great race since 2005.

This years LQP was run in January 2013 as usual at the Kenilworth Racecourse. It is the precursor to the the other big event on Cape Town’s racing calendar, the J&B Met which takes place on February 2nd. The LQP itself is run over 1600m and this year it was won by the Summerhill four year old colt, Variety Club with Jackson in second place and Pomodoro in third.

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Tadinka Vasiljevic, Caroline Pitt and Vesna Vasiljevic

Luis Florinall, Lemos da Silva, Gabriele Salvadori, Bridgette Radebe, daughter and friend

Sarah Trent, Nicolo Pudel and Ruxy Louw

Chanel Bettison, Adam Mauerburger, Phillip Levenhagen and Vincent Buhrer

Olivia Magnoni, Gaynor Rupert and Jennifer Preller

Tammy Tinker, Alice Heusser, Hanneli Rupert, Sarah-Jane Trent and Yodit Eklund

Rebecca Murray and Alison Heusser

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This events attracts local enthusiasts as well as people from all over the world who come to sample the best of what Cape Town and the Western Cape Province has to offer: the visually stunning landscape, the winelands and the superb fresh local dining experience is not to be missed.

In 2011 the LQP celebrated its 150th race event with a historic display by South Africa’s thoroughbreds against a royal backdrop.

There was an appearance by the legendary Horse Chestnut, a Power Pocket. The days event attracted a record crowd of 6000 racegoers including South Africa’s A List celebrities such as Nicola Breytenbach, Francesca Cumani, Jen Su and Jaques Kallis as they revelled amidst the theme of “Timeless Elegance”.

Great planning went into the entertainment throughout the day of luxury with live performances by Louise Carver, Zebra and Giraffe, Gazelle and Crazy White Boy at the Style Lounge Village and the Stud Club. Excitement grew at the prospect of the announcement of the best dressed and best hat prize which was won by Susanna Warren and Katrina Judd respectively.

In the spirit of celebrating excellence the event saw a display of one of the largest vintage car collections in the world, courtesy of the Franschhoek Motor Museum which also carried through the historic blue and white colour theme. This 150th landmark event exceeded all expectations and lived up to its association with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. In a recent development, the LQP winner of the 2013 race and subsequent years could receive automatic entry into the lucrative Breeder’s Cup Mile in the USA in the same year of its running.

This comes after meticulous negotiations between LQP’s marketing head Jonathon Snaith and Breeder’s Cup director of racing Jonathan Christian with the aim to incorporate the Queen’s Plate into the Breeder’s Cup Challenge, «Win and You’re In» series. The $26 million Breeders’ Cup Race meeting takes place annually in the USA in November. Any partnership formed will enhance the the LQP’s status on the world stage.

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Melinda Bam, Kitty Spencer and Jo-Ann Strauss

Nicky Van Der Walt and Lee-Ann Liebenberg

Warwick Sneider, Adriana Moser, Isidore Codron, Janneke Sherman, Preston Haskell and friends

Michelle Horak and Bronwyn Grisdale Event models

Mrs Bridgette Radebe, Dr Andries Jacobs and Mrs Natalie Jacobs

Dennis Dempsey, Roxy Louw, Lyndall Jarvis and Jordy Smith

Daddy Motswagae, Monsieur Adams, Nthato Mashishi and Gordan Thale Marilyn Ramos

Alan Ford, Chris Emmanuel, Jo-Ann Strauss and Litha Bam

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Laureus World Sports Awards 2013

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NAMED SPORTSMAN OF YEAR FOR THIRD TIME;

JESSICA ENNIS, ANDY MURRAY AND SABASTIAN COE ARE NONOURED IN RIO DE JANEIRO; MICHAEL PHELPS RECEIVES SPECIAL LAUREUS ACADEMY AWARD. TRIPLE BRITISH SUCCESS AS

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 11, 2013 – The winners of the 2013 Laureus World Sports Awards have been unveiled at a globally televised Awards Ceremony in Rio de Janeiro.

Among the highlights were a third Laureus Award for Jamaican sprint giant Usain Bolt, a triple success for British sport with honours for Jessica Ennis, Andy Murray and Sebastian Coe, and a special new Award for Michael Phelps, the most successful Olympian of all time.

The Laureus World Sports Awards are the premier honours on the international sporting calendar. The winners are chosen by the Laureus World Sports Academy, the ultimate sports jury, made up of 46 of the greatest living sportsmen and sportswomen. The majority of the winners came from the highly successful 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London.

Usain Bolt was acclaimed Laureus World Sportsman of the Year after his remarkable performance at the Olympics when he repeated his success in Beijing by winning gold medals in all three sprint events in London – 100 metres, 200 metres and 4 x 100 metres relay.

The Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award went to Jessica Ennis, who carried the hopes of the British nation in London. Despite the enormous pressure of being one of the gold medal with a British record score of 6,955 pts.

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Morgan Freeman and Bebel Gilberto

Fernanda Lima

Lilly and Boris Becker

Ruud Gullit and Maggie Jimenez

Eva Longoria Jessica Ennis

Alexei Nemov and wife Galina

Annabelle Bond

Felix Baumgartner and Eva Longoria

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victory, at the US Open, plus an Olympic gold and silver medal in the singles and mixed doubles in London, made him the winner of the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award.

Another outstanding Olympic champion, the Dominican Republic’s Felix Sanchez, received the Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award after winning the Olympic 400 metres hurdles gold medal in London, eight years after he

Brazil’s Daniel Dias, aged 24, was once again the outstanding swimmer of the Paralympic Games, winning six individual gold medals in London, all in world record times. It was an achievement which won him the Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award for the second time.

There was a warm welcome from the audience in the Theatro Municipal in Rio de Janeiro for two outstanding Olympians who received special Laureus Awards.

Legendary swimmer Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time with a career total of 22 medals, including 18 gold medals, eight of which he won in one Olympiad in Beijing, was presented with a new Award – the Laureus Academy Exceptional Achievement Award.

And Laureus World Sports Academy Member Sebastian Coe, the Chairman of the Organising Committee of the highly successful London Olympic and Paralympic Games, received the Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Laureus World Team of the Year Award was presented to the European Ryder Cup Team after their thrilling golf victory against the United States at Medinah. human to go through the sound barrier when he made the highest ever freefall from 39km (24 miles) over New Mexico in October, received the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year Award.

The Laureus World Sports Awards, which recognise sporting achievement during 2012, were announced at the Awards Ceremony at the Theatro Municipal in Rio de Janeiro, which was hosted by Hollywood stars Morgan Freeman and Eva Longoria.

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FROM TOP LEFT TO RIGHT BOTTOM: Morgan Freeman and Sebastian Coe Scott Gardner and Victoria Pendleton Victoria Pendleton and Scott Gardner Morena Baccarin and Eva Longoria Kyle Merritt McLachlan, Desiree Gruber, Tony Hawk and his guest Michael Phelps Steve Waugh and Brian Lara Mika Hakkinen and Marketa Remesova Seb Coe, Daley Thompson and Sean Fitzpatrick Laureus Academy Members Nawal El Moutawakel and Giacomo Agostini

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Dino Lalvani & David Peacock’s 40th, London MARCH 23RD 2013 The decadent days of the British Raj were re-lived for one night when over 500 guests from all over the world dressed in full glamour, despite the abnormal snowfall. an Indian palace - saris, turbans and mega jewels were in abundance. Beautiful, colourful silks adorned the walls and skillful soft lighting created a perfect mood. A large stage was built at the church altar where the Soul Jets performed served. Following that, St Tropez La Cave de Roi’s resident DJ Jack E took over. After midnight the guests retired to an underground bomb shelter (built in the 50’s under the church with a direct secret walkway link to the US embassy) that was transformed into a night club, where the dancing continued until 4am.

Dino, dressed as a Maharaja, is chairman of Binatone Telecom and lives between Hong Kong and London.

David, dressed as Mountbatten is a fund manager and lives in London. They welcomed their guests in elaborate Indian thrones.

There was also entertainment from a Cirque du Soleil artist and Indian dancers.

Prominent guests included: Princess Beatrice of York, Christina Estrada Juffali, Heather Kerzner, Andy and Patti Wong, Prince and Princess Pavlos of Greece, Prince Nicolas of Greece, Kyril of Bulgaria, Arun Nayar, Charles Dunstone, Philip Habsburg, Tamara Beckwith, Lady Victoria Hervey, Caro Sieber, Nat Rothschild, Shiv Khemka among others.

Also there were guests from New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Hawaii, Hong Kong and other exotic cities.

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Aliki Lampropoulos and Malika Dalamal

Princess Beatrice of York and friend

Dino Lalvani and David Peacock

Dori Cooperman, Francesca Versace, Ana Paula Junqueira, Asmae and Maria Buccellati

Ozlem Onal, Dino Lalvani, Christina Juffali and Robert Tateossian

Gabriela Peacock, Marek Lehecka, Kevin and Andrea Stanford

Dennis Basso, Cynthia, Henry Gabay and friend

Missy McKee and Zoe Onions

Vimla Lalvani, Dino Lalvani, Conrad Schloesser, David Peacock and Johannes Malencrot

Garance Massart and Sam Ahmed

Alaisdair Dundas, Divia Cadbury, Joel Cadbury, Arda Can, Ceylan Duru and Cedric Notz

Cosima and Christopher Jackson

Jacque Ndjamba Mbeleck and Diamond Troung

Frank and Claudia Van Leer

David Ross and Emma Pilkington

Jean-Jacques Murray and friend

Liza Pouffy, Martyn Lawrence Bullard and Tamara Beckwith

Kate and John Storey

Zoran Lalvani, Caterina Licitra, Gulu Lalvani and Semiramis Lalvani Vanessa Bustamante, Claudia Bergmann, Alexandre Addolorato and Alan Djanogly

Catherine and George Cadbury

Rasha Said and Khaled Khawaja Sandra Liermann and Nora Rochlitzer Pia Getty, Nat Rothschild, Nellee Hooper and friend

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Kevin Stanford, Marek Lehecka and Andrea Stanford

Kathy and Teddy Wong

Antonia Lee, Gabriella Reljanovic and Lucas Wurfbain Jelena Olsen and John Dorrance

Lancelot Frick, Beatrice Gratry and Mark Cohen

Vikram Chatwal, Pia Getty, Jennifer Creel and friend

Dori Cooperman, Francesca Nill and friend Ceylan and Arda Can

Miriam and Robert Hissom

Oliver Lymington, David Peacock and Sophia Hesketh Vipin Sareen and Rebecca Carcelle Ben and Kelly Bellgrvn, CJ Adams and Francesca Versace

Aytek and Godez Savkan

Alexander Grimaldi, Anu Mirchandani and Sanjay Hinduja Halley Sieff, Patti Wong, Andy Wong, Rebecca Lester

Daisy and Gavin Wogman

Alexandra and Rory Aitken, Bella Musgrave, George Galliers-Pratt and Charlotte Aitken

Jean-Jacques Murray and friend Thems, Joel Cadbury, Katherine and Teddy Wong

Andrea Stanford, Marek Lehecka, Gabriela and David Peacock

Shiv Khemka and Nathan Rothschild

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