Cheek2Chic Issue no 21 - Christmas New Year

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ISSUE 21

CHRISTMAS, NEW YEAR ISSUE

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EDITOR’S LETTER It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas as 2018 nears to a close.

Most of us resist the festive season right up until around December 20, but then succumb somehow to the Christmas spirit. It’s one of the busiest times of the year as everyone races to finish all their work commitments, do their Christmas shopping and start basting the turkey for the big day.

After that, it’s leftovers, January sales and packing for either your winter or summer holiday, depending on which hemisphere you live in so you can finally get to relax!

We thought we would play Santa this year and tempt readers with some sensational stocking stuffers. With a bumper 36-page Christmas gift guide, there is something for everyone, from the most glittering baubles of the world’s top jewellery houses, to the most masterful horological creations.

Not even Aladdin’s Cave would be able to compete with such diversity and wealth of creativity. And if you are a fragrance fanatic we have a line up of olfactory offerings and beauty dazzlers, from super niche to super limited edition.

You will find mouthwatering homeware, silverware and crystal to adorn your Christmas table with and our bags, accessories and fashion will definitely have you reaching for your platinum credit card. The coffee table books on every sort of luxury will keep you spellbound and oenophiles will love our gold leaf champagne and collectable wines.

Champagne is just the substance these holidays are created for, and our Style Icon Constance Delaire from Champagne Lallier has the perfect sabrage technique for you.

Silly season always means lots of end of year parties so enjoy them with Bulgari, Absa Wealth, Steenberg Wine and of course the annual South African Style Awards.

Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year and we will see you all in 2019!

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SARAH CANGLEY High end South African influencer Sarah Cangley turned her social column, Cheek2Chic, into a luxury digi magazine five years ago.

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CONTENTS

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CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR ISSUE

COVER CREDITS: ON THE COVER AND BACK PAGE: Crabtree & Evelyn’s new packaging for their Christmas collection.

LEFT: Lady Kitty Spencer wears the new Bulgari Serpenti Forever Diamond blast handbag in Absolute White calf leather handbag, with the new SS 19 eyewear.

10. FESTIVE WISH LIST:

An 18-page glittering cornucopia of jewellery and watches from the world’s top marques

28. FEAST YOUR EYES on the

40. SO SEDUCTIVE:

Fragrances for madame and monsieur

46. STYLE ICON:

Must have items

Champagne Lallier brand ambassador Constance Delaire talks about fine dining and the flourishing wine industry in South Africa

36. LIMITED EDITION:

52. BY INVITATION:

most bespoke homeware from around the globe

32. FABULOUS FASHION: Wines and champagne

38. TOP OF THE RANGE:

Luxury special edition books

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The 2018 Absa Champagne Festival, the South Africa Style Awards, Bulgari and the Steenberg Garden Party

GIFT GUIDE

The most deluxe gift guide encompassing all things fabulous and fabled

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BULGARI. An exuberant necklace in the joyful shades of Italy, from the High Jewellery Colour Treasures collection. POR. bulgari.com

GRAFF. Pave swirl pear shape diamond drops. Available from Graff boutiques worldwide, including the Delaire Graff Estate, Cape Town.

POR. graff.com

AMRAPALI. Part of a range of high jewellery comprising one off pieces crafted using large rare diamonds and gemstones and created using ancient Indian techniques.

POR. amrapalijewels.com

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DE GRISOGONO. With their generous shapes, lightweight volumes and impressive smoothness, these earrings from the Boule collection radiate style with a design directly inspired from the red carpet universe. POR. degrisogono.com 13

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STEPHEN WEBSTER. The Jitterbug collection, playful stacking rings which pair a colourful gemstone band with a pair of diamond set enamel wings. stephenwebster.com

BULGARI. The spectacular High Jewellery Festa collection expresses all the joy of Italian art de vivre. bulgari.com

GIAMPIERO BODINO. The delicate yet extravagant Chimera Farfalla brooch, inspired by nature and art. POR. giampierobodino.com

CARTIER. Part of an exceptional High Jewellery parure, composed of a rare ensemble of 14 Colombian emeralds, which pays tribute to the legendary necklace ordered by MarĂ­a FĂŠlix. POR. cartier.com

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DOLCE & GABBANA. Gold filigree necklace on a thin chain and an oval pendant set with a red rhodolite garnet, with matching earrings. POR. dolcegabbana.com

GIAMPIERO BODINO. A limited edition Mosaico Tessere pink gold and diamond bracelet which is related to the shapes of architecture and looks like a tromp l’oeil chain. POR. giampierobodino.com

DE BEERS. The Diamond Legends Vulcan bracelet, part of the new Diamond Legends collection, successfully balances ingenuity and classical grace. POR. debeers.com

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DE BEERS. Vulcan Pear Cut Ring, part of the new Diamond Legends collection, inspired by ancient gods and heavenly myths. POR. debeers.com

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LYDIA COURTEILLE. The Nuevo Mondo collection, inspired by the magical mix of religions and legends, rainbow patterns and jewelled fauna of the Mayans. POR. lydiacourteille.com

SOLANGE. Blue and red opal and lacquer necklace set in 18ct yellow gold from Solange AzaguryPartridge’s new Scribbles Collection.

Opal 11.42 carats. POR. solange.co.uk

DOLCE & GABBANA. Amethyst bracelet composed of a chain with twisted wire, connected to create a carefully crafted curve, with a baroque pearl at the end. POR. dolcegabbana.com

SOLANGE. Mix and match earrings in diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, lacquer and ceramic plate adaptable earrings in 18ct yellow gold. POR. solange.co.uk 19

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DOLCE & GABBANA. Flower-shaped ring, with five dropshaped amethysts and the central pistil formed by a round citrine. POR. dolcegabbana.com

SARAH ZHUANG. These Dancing Butterfly earrings take inspiration from butterflies’ joyful and whimsical movements. POR. sarahzhuang.com

LYDIA COURTEILLE. Earrings which take the wearer on an extraordinary voyage to the Mayans in Guatemala. POR. lydiacourteille.com

BUCCELLATI. Amethyst, topaz, garnet and tanzanite cocktail rings evoke the spirit of the 1920s. POR. buccellati.com 20

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS. With its fluidity and elegance of design the AlhambraÂŽ collection is inspired by the four-leaf clover. POR. vancleefarpels.com

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BULGARI. This spectacular yet elegant Octo Finissimo Skeleton Sandblasted model was launched at Baselworld in 2018. POR. bulgari.com

PANERAI. The special preSIHH product for this year is the Submersible Chrono Guillame Nery Edition PAM00982. POR. panerai.com

VACHERON CONSTANTIN. The unique Les Cabinotiers Grand Complication Phoenix has been released just before the SIHH 2019. POR. vacheron-constantin.com

CARTIER. The legendary Santos de Cartier in a bold new design with detachable strap. POR. cartier.com

MONTBLANC. Summit 2 smartwatch in stainless steel and leather with a blue strap.

R‌1 3 600.00. montblanc.com

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CARTIER. A striking ladies’ watch with the face of the iconic panther on the watchface. POR. cartier.com

BREGUET. The Reine de Naples, inspired by an bracelet watch AL Breguet created for the Queen of Naples. POR. breguet.com

BULGARI. Serpenti Tubogas double spiral watch with 18ct rose gold case set with brilliant cut diamonds. POR. bulgari.com

BUCCELLATI. Part of the Opera Collection in yellow gold, white gold, diamonds and mother-ofpearl. POR. buccellati.com

PIAGET. Doutzen Kroes stars in the Limelight gala women’s watch campaign. POR. piaget.com

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OMEGA. In collaboration with brand ambassador and model of the year Kaia Gerber, OMEGA has produced two new camo straps for the watch she represents, the De Ville TrĂŠsor. POR. omega.com

OMEGA. The Speedmaster Dark Side of The Moon Apollo 8 marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 8 mission. POR. omega.com

BREQUET. Marine Chronographe 5527, a sporty timepiece with traditional Breguet values. POR. breguet.com ZENITH. The groundbreaking Defy El Primero 21 in high tech black ceramic - an extremely accurate chronograph. POR. zenith-watches.com

ROLEX. OYSTER PERPETUAL GMT-MASTER II in 18ct Everose gold, satin-finished outer links in Oystersteel with polished edges. POR. rolex.com

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SKINS COSMETICS. A Diptyque electric diffuser which disperses perfume inside the home. R8515.00. skins.co.za

BUCCELLATI. A silver fruit centrepiece from the Opera Collection. POR. buccellati.com

FORNASETTI PROFUMI. Scented candle Armatura Platinum from R3000.00.

Scented candle Ortensia from R2735.00.

Scented sphere L’Ape. R7435.00. skins.co.za

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YSWARA. The umSisi Collectors’ tea canister, in collaboration with Ardmore Design. Available at Yswara, Ardmore, Orange Babies and Mon Ambassade. yswara.com 29

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BACCARAT. A range of crystal glassware and tableware available from The Wish Collecton in Hyde Park Corner, Johannesburg. wishcollection.co.za

OPULENT LIVING. Bronze rhino, pangolin and leopard sculptures from the ITHUSI Collection.

Ithusi is the Zulu word for bronze. The pieces come in elegant gift boxes. Between R11 800.00 to R18 500.00. opulentliving.co.za

STEPHEN WEBSTER. A bespoke set of chef’s knives with hand-forged Damascus steel blades.

The handle of each knife features a bronze sculptural representation of different “Beasts’” including a ram, boar, cock, bull and salmon, as well as a courgette. £30 000.00. stephenwebster.com

BUCCELLATI. Part of the Tahiti tableware collection. POR. buccellati.com

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DOLCE & GABBANA. The Christmas Cruise Collection went big on leopardprint. POR. dolcegabbana.com

GUESS. One piece swimwear in pink and black.

R559.00. busbyhouse.com

PERCOSSI PAPI. Unique snake earrings in blue topaz and a micromosaic of stones. POR. cgfashion.co.za

OPULENT LIVING. Coco d’Afrique handbag in ostrich leather. Also available in python. From R28 500.00 to R34 500.00 (large). opulentliving.co.za

BULGARI. Serpentine semi-rimless cat’s eye sunglasses. POR. bulgari.com

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LADUMA BY MAXHOSA. A modern bold and sophisticated Xhosa-inspired knitwear brand adorned with signature patterns.

From R3650.00. maxhosa.co.za

DOLCE & GABBANA. A range of funky men’s sneakers for Christmas. POR. dolcegabbana.com

BULGARI. SS19 Black “Onomato Bulgari” and Black BB Bang shelley in fine twill silk.

POR. bulgari.com

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LADUMA BY MAXHOSA. This uniquely South African menswear brand has been featured in Italian Vogue.

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GRANDAY-LACANET. Dressed by hand with fine sheets of 24 carat gold by a celebrated Parisian jeweller. POR. granday-lacanet.com

FLAGSTONE VELVET. Velvet Blend is a decadent expression of Shiraz, Mourvedre and Viognier.

R630.00, available from cellar door only. flagstonewines.com

POL ROGER SPECIAL CUVÉE SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL 2008.

Named after thechampagne house’s most famous patron. R3150.00. greatdomaines.co.za

LEFT TO RIGHT: SASSICAIA 2015. The original Super-Tuscan from Bolgheri. R1895.00. greatdomaines.co.za VILMART – COEUR DE CUVÉE 2010. A small production grower champagne that has recently gained cult status due to the quality of its wines. R1495.00. greatdomaines.co.za DUJAC, CLOS DE LA ROCHE GRAND CRU 2015. Domaine Dujac’s Grand Cru wines are highly sought after.

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ASSOULINE. “The Impossible Collection of Rolex”.

The most coveted and most legendary brand of watches in the world. POR.

ASSOULINE. “Chaumet: les mondes de chaumet, crown jewels, figures of style”. The third volume in a thematic collection. POR.

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ASSOULINE. “Sevan Biçakçi The Timekeeper”.

A mastery of traditional techniques largely unseen in contemporary metalsmithing and gem cutting. POR. assouline.com

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ATELIER COLOGNE. Pacific Lime is Atelier Cologne’s latest creation,with lime from Mexico, lemon from Italy, coconut from the Philippines, spearmint from America and eucalyptus from China. POR. skins.co.za/ateliercologne.com

FERRAGAMO. Uomo Signature is “the perfect balance between untamed masculinity and Italian elegance”.

100ml EDP. R1580.00. asco.co.za

FRÉDÉRIC MALLE. Geranium Pour Monsieur, an unravelling of colours and textures in collaboration with perfumer Dominique Ropion. POR. skins.co.za.

MEMO. Italian Leather with oil of green tomato leaf, vanilla absolute and leather. POR. skins.co.za/memoparis.com

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FREDERIC MALLE. Portrait of A Lady, in collaboration with Dominique Ropion. Turkish rose, patchouli, sandalwood and frankincense. POR. skins.co.za

AMOUAGE. Love Tuberose, in a crystal bottle decorated with 24 carat gold plated metal. 100ml EDP. R5765.00 prestigecosmetics.co.za MISSOnI. Eau de parfum ladies fragrance. Floral, fruity and woody.

100ml EDP R1515.00. asco.co.za

MISSONI. Eau de parfum ladies fragrance. Floral, fruity and woody.100ml EDP R1515.00. asco.co.za

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GUERLAIN. Something for the ladies - Palette Christlas & KissKiss palette. R700.00. prestigecosmetics.co.za

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CRABTREE & EVELYN. Trying out the Evelyn Rose hand lotion from the Crabtree Christmas Gift Collection. R650.00. crabtree-evelyn.co.za

ALAĂ?A PARIS. Eau de Parfum 50ml. Based on the contrast of cool and hot tones. R1320.00. prestigecosmetics.co.za

COMMES DES GARCON. Concrete for Men. To wear it is a fashion statement of originality in itself. POR. skins.co.za

AMOUAGE. Figment Man. Top notes lemon, geranium, pink pepper, heart notes sandalwood, vetiver. 100ml. EDP. skins.co.za

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STYLE ICON

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he seductive sigh of a cork easing out of a bottle of champagne has to be one of the sweetest sounds on earth but many people are terrified by the thought of using the bottle’s built-in pressure to remove the cork.

However, Champagne Lallier brand ambassador Constance Delaire approaches the act of sabrage fearlessly. Her first tip for the perfect sabrage is to take a “very fresh bottle” (ie don’t shake, or even stir) that has been in the fridge and is sitting at 12 degrees, or even lower then remove the cage that covers the cork, as well as the foil around the neck. This gives the champagne cork the freedom to come out when induced to. “Locate the two seams that are on the bottle and do not shake the bottle.

Then incline it at an angle of 35 degrees with the sabre in contact with the bottle.

“Don’t have too much pressure in your hand or the bottle will feel it. It can feel your fear,” she says.

“Then place the knife down the seam three times very slowly and the cork will pop out very naturally.”

Constance comes from a background in red wine, as her family were winemakers in Bordeaux, and she did a degree in oenology in France. She acquired her level 3 WSET diploma and tasted wine from all over the world but did not feel it necessary to study any higher. “I used to love red wine and maybe one day will come back,” she says.

So how did she land up in the world of champagne, and more specifically, in Johannesburg, South Africa?

“I came out for work three years ago and had a friend who did vinification in South Africa. I loved the wines, the food and the countryside but found it very complicated to get a visa here.”

She worked at Groot Constantia as a winemaker for a short period and said her name aroused mild curiosity in South African winemaking circles.

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Brand ambassador for Champagne Lallier Constance Delaire talks about champagne

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STYLE ICON “I had to explain that I had nothing to do with the famous South African sweet wine, Vin de Constance, nor did I have any family connection with anyone at Delaire Graff Estate.�

She was always interested in the blending process involved in champagne making and wanted a job working in winemaking and promotion. Then Champagne Lallier contacted her, saying that they loved her profile and wanted to create a job for her.

It sounded like a perfect job but at that stage she did not know the blend so asked a friend about it who informed her that the champagne house was a very good quality boutique champagne which had

She worked at Groot Constantia as a winemaker for a short period and said her name - Constance Delaire - aroused mild curiosity in South African winemaking circles just increased their product, quality and production.

Today she is the brand ambassador for Champagne Lallier and manages all the importers, the price negotiation and launches into different countries.

Based in Johannesburg, she works with “the French Wine Guy�, Herve Delabesse, who started up a new importing venture earlier this year. His company Premier

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Cru Wines imports Champagne Lallier, together with other boutique French wines and champagnes, and focuses on bespoke experiences to accompany the wine discovery journey.

Constance represented Champagne Lallier at this year’s Absa Champagne Festival in Johannesburg, and performed sabrage for the duration of the three-day festival, while she introduced guests to her champagne.

She was impressed by the event, especially the food, which she said was beautifully paired with the champagne.

Constance is finding that Champagne Lallier is being well received in South Africa “The house style and vision for the champagne are: the art of drinking and eating well – gastronomy positioning; vintage based approach for NV Champagne, with 80 percent minimum of cuvees; Grand Cru vineyards on all cuvees and a style which incorporates precision, finesse with fresh and complex wines enabling high food pairing versatility,” says Hervé.

With all this in mind he wants to focus on the fine dining market in Johannesburg.

Cape Town has always been considered the hub of good food in South Africa but both of these discerning French palates agree there is a great deal of fine dining in this cosmopolitan city. In fact, they agree it is a bigger and better market.

Constance has a good relationship with the city’s sommeliers and chefs, who have been introduced to Champagne Lallier.

Constance and Hervé are currently involved as a team in tastings with high end hotels like The Saxon and will be doing more tastings with Roots restaurant at Forum Homini in the Cradle of Mankind in early 2019.

Then it’s off to Cape Town for Constance, who will introduce her elegant brand to Capetonian palates as well.

This “queen of sabrage” will need to have her sabre at the ready in the next few weeks for the New Year period!

“Don’t have too much pressure in your hand or the bottle will feel it. It can feel your fear,” says Constance of the perfect sabrage technique.

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Guests quaffed a range of champagnes and enjoyed sensational food pairings at the 17th Absa Champagne Festival 2018 in Johannesburg. The festival, a unique showcase of world class wines, also celebrated the centenary of the birth of former President Nelson Mandela with a silent auction.

TOP TO BOTTOM: Ayanda Thabethe.

Winston Monale, Absa managing executive for wealth management investment.

Sello Kgatang, Nelson Mandela Foundation.

BOTTOM LEFT TO RIGHT: Hobs Mojalefa, Kagsio Moroka, Gasenna Kungwane and Bongani Khulu.

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ABSA CHAMPAGNE FESTIVAL

BULGARI AT GALA

Guests bejewelled in Bulgari celebrated the Elton John Aids Foundation’s 2018 New York annual gala, hosted by Sir Elton John and David Furnish. They included Gala Gonzalez, Caroline Daur, David Alexander Flinn, Gabriel Day-Lewis, John Steiner, Olivia Perez, Samantha Angelo, Natalie and Dylana Suarez.

TOP LEFT TO RIGHT: Caroline Daur; Gala Gonzalez.

BOTTOM LEFT TO RIGHT: Sir Elton John and David Furnish; Gabriel Day-Lewis and John Steiner.

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STEENBERG PARTY

Steenberg Vineyards, a jewel of the Constantia Wine Route, hosts an elegant garden party every year in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Guests explored the signature cool climate wines and tucked into a harvest table at l’antico giardino, Lanseria, and at the estate’s farm in the Cape.

Guests enjoying themselves at both garden party venues: The Kitchen in Lanseria and the Steenberg Farm in the Cape winelands.

In a glittering event held at the Diamond Walk in Sandton City,Johannesburg, South Africa’s most stylish personalities received awards for their unique contributions to the SA landscape.

Previous winners have included Lady Kitty Spencer, actress Terry Pheto and Victoria’s Secret model Candice Swanepoel.

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THE SA STYLE AWARDS

BOTTOM LEFT TO RIGHT: Sho Madjozi, Maps Maponyane, Ayanda Thabethe.

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