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BEAUTY News

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P 40 Francis Kurkdjian Behind the huge success of the perfumes of Jean-Paul Gaultier or Narciso Rodriguez, lies a name little known to the public. Francis Kurkdjian is as talented as he is discrete.

P 42 passion fruit Whether flower or plant, perfumes have their part to play in the codes of seduction, be it the well-behaved one of tenderness or that of fatal attraction.

P 44 Secret story Located in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, the Clinica Ivo Pitanguy founded by the famous professor in 1963 has been the birthplace of some of the greatest advances in cosmetic surgery for both the face and body.

P 46 Close personal Protection!

To show off the complexion, render it almost perfect.

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P 54 Sophie Albou, flying fashion.

The famous creator of the clothing brand Paul & Joe, this dynamic designer lives life to the full. A tête-à-tête with a charming and elegant epicurean.

P 56 carmina campus WHEN FENDI GOES GREEN. Environmentally-friendly luxury – happy are the utopists who believe such a thing can exist.

And yet do not be deceived, the green wave is touching the untouchables more and more.

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P 58 Just loving leonard Maison Leonard is renowned for its wonderful prints. Recently, Véronique Leroy has been adding an extra touch of glamour and modernity to the singular scent of elegance at this prestigious label.

P 60 COLORFULL Accessories shopping

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POISON IVY

P 80 Eco.llywood Ecology is the latest bandwagon upon which Hollywood stars are climbing. Opportunism or a sincere crusade?

P 82 CHRISTIAN’S VALUE American Psycho, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, Terminator Renaissance, more recently Public Enemies... At 36, Christian Bale is one of the most bankable and discrete actors in Hollywood. An encounter with an unusual star.

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P 86 Brigitte Ermel - Jewellery of your dreams Ornaments of the body and of appearance, originality has become a rare quality at a time when so much jewellery is mass produced.

P 88 Laurent Picciotto - The hour of the clock.

In his Parisian boutique in Rue Saint Honoré, he shares his professional experience with watch enthusiasts from all over. A meeting with a man of the hour.

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P 90 great complication P 104 garden of eden P 114 green satisfaction P 122 wild with nina senicar

EXCALIBUR RD01SQ – SKELETON DOUBLE FLYING TOURBILLON The Poinçon de Genève quality hallmark reflects highest accomplishments in horological art and craftsmanship. 100% of the ROGER DUBUIS watches bear this seal of excellence.

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P 130 Paris Pastoral Fashion If I say countryside, you will think “has been”. Others think design, well-being and authentic luxury.

149 The Plaza Athénée experience A unique moment in the heart of French hostelry, Number 25 Avenue de Montaigne has always been a legendary address. More than a palace, a truly extraordinary place…

P 134 Zen or Le Grand Siècle - The tradition of gardens Rather than give you advice on how to care for your orchid plant or prune your boxwood, Blush takes you on a voyage of discovery to the gardens of the Sun King and the Land of the Rising Sun.

150 Alain Passard - Veritably vegetable mad!

With its three Michelin stars, the Arpège restaurant is a celebration of the cuisine of a chef full of boldness and creativity…

P 136 HOTEL IN PARIS Whether you are looking for a private house atmosphere, a detox or a secret hideaway, the capital of fashion and the city of lights shines in every season. Here is a quick look at three styles.

P 138 FRENCH RIVIERA From the elegance of Cannes to the more relaxed atmosphere of St Tropez, to the “Belle Époque” tree-lined Nice, the French Riviera is as much a dream destination now as it has been for more than three centuries. We reveal three very coveted new addresses.

P 140 Rémi Tessier - Design in its purest form A talented creator, Rémi Tessier designs yachts and planes for wealthy clients from the four corners of the world. An interview with a man full of inspiration and plans.

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P 144 Tempvs Compvtare Life is precious, life is Luxury Dive into a brand new timepiece, the Sea Shepherd Watch.

146 Botanic Chic!

The need for nature grew from then on, and with it the desire for renewal and a clear language for objects, living areas and behaviour.

148 A rare gem of a designer Sandrine Tessier receives clients searching for the perfect piece of jewellery in her apartment in Rue Saint Honoré. A meeting with an exceptional designer.

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152 A flower for your table The Decorative arts and design of the 20th Century (Arts Décoratifs et Design du 20ème siècle) sale being held at Christie’s in Paris on May 28 contains, among other jewels two lots from the great artist Claude Lalanne.

154 books - green wind With the return of sunny days, a green wind of renewal is blowing through the literary world.

156 Are you eco-chic?

Take our test to find out whether you are eco-chic or eco-zero!

158 Paris Beautiful people! Zouari &Kerastase Between Princesses, Baronesses and VIPs, Alexandre Zouari knows how to throw a great event.

160 people Dubai Cartier Polo Cup, Imperial - London De Beers, Sparkling.

162 your floral horoscope The Ancients knew the virtues of the plant kingdom. And in order you can benefit from their knowledge, Blush has found your protective flower.

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nvironmentally-friendly luxury?

The recent deluge of pious environmentalists sometimes raises an ironic smile. Opportunism for some? Total commitment for others? The hour of the ecological superstar has arrived! An apology of a total, radical return to nature in a planet numbed by urbanisation and capitalism rings false.

However, the green wave is now reaching the unreachable. As powerful as a hurricane, luxury is its latest willing victim.

To be at one with nature is no longer simply a question of using glass bottles and organic cosmetics. Whether it be luxury hotels and private residences, the welcome mat is out for Nature who fashions the most beautiful jewellery in the world, bringing with it its Rousseauistic naivety. The need for nature is growing, encouraging the emergence of a renewal and a clear language for objects, living areas and behaviour. The ready osmosis between the habitat, objects and nature adds a little wonderfulness to daily life.

And it is with style that Blush opens the door to new horizons.

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Remarkable jewel...

The idea was born one evening in 2007 at the bar at the Ritz as Paul and Marylin Bauer, watched a lady drinking a cocktail. Watching her lips approach the straw, something struck Paul: plastic was totally out of place in this scene!

«We then remembered that in Mesopotamia, in the city of Ur, the well-off had their own gold straws,» explain the Bauers. White gold, rose gold, 18 carat gold with adjustable rings studded with diamonds, sapphires rubies, emeralds or black diamonds on request. A stunning piece of jewellery worn as a chain pendant… obviously! Rihanna loves it and so we!

From 4,750 euros. Pyür available through Montaigne Market 57 avenue Montaigne, Paris.

Happy Birthday Chopard!

For its 150th anniversary, Chopard is offering a marvellous collection from a stunning animal encyclopaedia: fairy tale animals, a Chinese zodiac, unloved creatures (such as the earthworm) or familiar companions displayed in their natural habitat!

This “Animal Planet” in quartz, kunzites, pearls, Paraiba tourmalines, moonstones, red gold, titanium or precious wood illustrating miniature fresques. The frog-prince with his crown is very moving, as are the polar bear stretched on its block of ice, the clown fish with their shimmering scales (750 hours of work to bring to life this deep sea world in 20,160 precious stones). Catch a glimpse of Chopard’s Ark worn by actresses at the Cannes Film Festival to which the jeweller has been an official partner since 1998. A dream parade not to be missed for any reason!

Flying carrousel!

Presented at Baselworld 2010, this grand complication from Blancpain brings together for the first time in the history of watch making a flying one-minute carrousel and a cathedral gong minute repeater. A must!

Precious boudoir.

Nestled in Paris’s III arrondissement, this boutique-boudoir is as adorable as its spirited creator, Nathalie Sévikian. Impassioned and passionate, the fiery brunette seems a far cry from the imitation designer of today, sadly better known for copying the big names than for their own originality.

A designer at heart, the personality of Nathalie expresses itself through her famous «Cosmic» rings. Bands of grey or rose gold, precious motives that you just want to touch, while the subtle «Aphrodite» ear wraps, designed around the rose, are prettily situated as a luxury version of an ear piece. «A piece of jewellery should be like a perfume – it should be like a second skin so that one feels beautiful and irresistible!» says the impish designer. And if the boys like us in Nathalie Sévikian, we could always sneak a few of those gorgeous cufflinks that the man-about-town is so crazy for from Paris to London!

13, rue Froissart Paris III - www.nathaliesevikian.com

Hublot, Place Vendôme !

The prestigious Genevois brand is taking up residence in Paris’s Place Vendôme, in the former Bulgari boutique between Philippe Patek and Chaumet.

A strategic location in the heart of the golden triangle of global luxury! www.hublot.ch

Haute Couture stones The collections of Lorenza Paris are resplendent with romanticism, dynamism and tradition. The designer Sonia uses gold, silver and stones as in Haute Couture one uses silk, taffeta or leather. Her “Mille et Une Nuits” (1001 nights) collection deserves a special mention. It takes us on a trip to the Orient, to discover the universe of Scheherazade who earned her salvation by recounting tales with out end … Mystery and magic can both be found in this precious stones. Awaken the diamond hunter in you – head to the Place Vendôme!

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High olfactory jewellery.

After having sculpted the most precious metals, Switzerland is now turning its attention to divinely scented jewellery. And it is Olfact, the first name in high olfactory jewellery that is making a splash. The idea is far from new, says the director general, Lionel Lourdin Duriaux. Thousands of years ago, along the banks of the Nile, olfactory jewellery already had a strong following. The business flourished until the arrival of industrial perfumery. Olfact, a highly appropriate name, decided to revive this ancestral practice – a veritable generator of well-being. Essential oils are extracted from the best vintages such as the enchanting Damascus Rose.

On the gem side we find precious stones, yellow gold and blown glass – an essential ingredient in olfactory jewellery. A link between tradition and innovation, Olfact is pure unspoiled luxury. www.olfact.ch

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Going green in Paris!

A true haven of peace in the heart of the capital: the spa on the Rue de Castiglione is the dream spot to indulge oneself in an enchanted break.

A most unusual space waiting to be discovered just a couple of steps away from the Place Vendôme. A plant wall, cosy wooden treatment rooms, stone and earth: everything here oozes nature. So let yourself go and treat yourself to a facial with Opéra de Paris honey, a holisticmassage or an anti time-lag treatment. Here you will find what you are looking for.

Information and booking: +33 (0) 1 43 16 10 10 www.sixsenses.com

R&R in the Maldives Need to recharge your batteries? Just for you the Four Seasons Resorts in the Maldives has joined up with Ila-Spa to create a highlyluxurious rest cure - the Zantaa Nidraa (peaceful sleep in Sanskrit).

This break combines the benefits of Ayurveda, of pranayama (breathing exercises), yoga, therapeutic sounds and the exceptional natural environment of the Maldives. What better way to recuperate and restore oneself while taking advantage of the attractions of the hotel and its surrounding islands?

Information and booking: www.fourseasons.com

U can in Cannes!

Don’t know what to do this weekend? Then why not head off to Cannes to discover a completely new spa? The Majestic Barrière in Cannes has opened the doors to its U Spa Barrière created in partnership with Sisley. A total of 450 m2 of pleasure for this new centre which is an invitation to relaxation and well-being. Exclusive to the Croisette, try the “Shower Experience”. The programme includes green light, fine hot rain, scents to remind you of a Mediterranean forest, thunder claps and birdsong: a real awakening of the senses. This exceptional spot is a must.

Chasing away cellulite at the Villa Loma To get rid of that orange peel skin without going under the surgeon’s knife, why not try a lipomassage! Natural, injection-free and respectful of your integrity, this new method perfected by LPG is very promising. In just a few sessions the results on your body are visible, the tone of your skin is honed.

A real sports session that is worth more than two hours in the gym.

Firming-up guaranteed. It would be a mistake to deny yourself this!

Information and booking: +33 (0)1 42 25 18 08 www.villa-iomaesthetics.com

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Get back into perfect shape at the Usine Take some exercise, why not? But not anyhow and certainly not anywhere! So to tone up your body in suitable surroundings, head to the Usine, altogether a cut above with its combination of tradition and modernity. In the Marais and Opéra quarters of Paris, but also in Geneva, these newstyle fitness clubs offer an intimate environment for you to indulge in your favourite exercises. Not to be missed is the Yoga Body Sculpt, a one hour class to develop your muscle tone and “zenitude”.

N.B.: the Club hyper-hype is a must but places are limited!

Information and booking: www.usineopera.com

Slipping into a skin as soft as roses …

A pinch of sugar from Paraguay and a hint of fair-trade rose from Morocco are the basis for this dream body scrub, a truly energising cocktail. Enriched with Palmarosa essential oil extract, it gently eliminates dead cells and leaves your skin as soft as a petal. A must-have to be used all year round Moroccan Rose Otto Sugar Body Polish by Ren. On sale at Bon Marché

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A crush on Néo-Luxe Discover a new range of beauty products Néo-Luxe, a veritable ode to the sensorial Me. The Absolution label is growing in prominence among the list of caring cosmetics. The principal – fewer products for a better effect, a choice from a range designed to offer you bespoke products, always according to the needs of your skin. A unique approach to your beauty which cannot but help evoke luxury, real luxury. In other words, Néo-Luxe.

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The bride will wear Givenchy

Remember British actor David Walliams going down on one knee to Lara Stone at their Los Angeles home on January 20?

Well preparations for the big day are now in full swing and one question has been on everyone’s lips: “Who will design the bridal gown for the top model of the moment?”

The neo-Bardot, darling of Carine Roitfield and muse for Louis Vuitton, has declared herself for Ricardo Tisci, artistic director of Givenchy. It looks like the love story between the famous House and Lara Stone will last until the wedding itself.

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Lady Gaga featuring Donatella Bad Romance?!

While her girlfriends step out with toy-boys on their arms or put their names to cheap perfumes, Lady Gaga proves she is one stilettoed step ahead of the game on Planet Pop! Just as with her music videos, the singer, known for a sense of style as fantastical as it is inimitable, has decided to do things in a big way associating herself with Donatella Versace. One thing is for sure – such a collaboration is unlikely to go unnoticed! But where did Versus go?!

They have appeared in the best publicity campaigns and posed for the greatest photographers but it seems even that is not enough for real Top Models. They just never stop… They have been going for more than 15 years now… and too bad for the young Belarusians!

While Eva Herzigova is posing Grace Kelly-style in her own outfits designed for 1.2.3, Kate Moss, the most copied girl in the world, has been designing an exclusive range for Longchamp, after appearing in eight publicity campaigns for them in four years. Muse+Designer: A success story that doesn’t know the meaning of the word crisis!

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Good-bye Mr McQueen...

Alexander McQueen was the lead designer at Givenchy from 1996 to 2001, before going solo to give free rein to his potential and creativity and God knows just how much he was admired for them. The “enfant terrible” of fashion had a rare talent and dared to slam the door in the face of many a PR company before joining PPR where the «Bad Boy» was given complete freedom.

After Gianni Versace, St Laurent not so long ago, without forgetting the “early retirement” of Messers Valentino, Ungaro, Lacroix and Thierry Mugler, another fashion great is gone... What is left for us?

Meagre pickings it would seem!

A big century at Vaux le Vicomte Boudoir You dreamed of being Kirsten Dust in Sofia Coppola’s «Marie-Antoinette»?

You swooned at Versailles, at the sumptuous crinolines of the great days of John Galliano or the very Haute Couture Boudoir collection of Sir Lagerfeld? Then you are going to love the Great Century Day at the magnificent Vaux le Vicomte château where Desperate Housewife Eva Longoria said “I do” to Tony Parker.

An annual date bringing together those passionate about period costume from the four corners of Europe, La journée Grand Siècle revives the pomp of the Court.

Baroque dances, classical music, theatre, fencing, a catwalk of elegance accompanied by the humoristic commentary of your master of ceremonies, the famous Calixte de Nigremont. So are you Mazarin or Pompadour?! See you on Sunday, June 20 at Vaux-le-Vicomte. www.vaux-le-vicomte.com

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New CD The talented Phoebe Philo has now taken up her post with Céline but there is also news of her former assistant at Chloé, Yvan Mispelaere. This most promising French designer – who has previously worked with Gucci, Lanvin and Valentino - is the new Creative Director for the American label, Diane von Furstenberg. With a CV like that, we can hardly wait for the latest Diane von Furstenberg opus from next spring.

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Francis Kurkdjian Or the sense of scent

Behind the huge success of the perfumes of Jean-Paul Gaultier or Narciso Rodriguez, lies a name little known to the public. Francis Kurkdjian is as talented as he is discrete.

Above all, this great nose of our time bears is as sure as it is eclectic, revealing itself through the creation of scents that are in demand the world over or in the recreation of the perfumes of Marie-Antoinette. In September last year he launched his own boutique, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, a rare gem in the heart of Paris. We were privileged to meet this aesthete of fragrances.

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Francis, unlike other noses, your family history is not linked to perfumes. Where does your vocation come from?

At 15 I dreamt of working in the world of haute couture. I would have liked to have studied in that field but as I didn’t know how to draw I was discouraged from continuing. People told me it wouldn’t be possible. I was down but not out...Some time later, while flicking through a magazine, I discovered that the perfumes of Monsieur Saint Laurent were not created by Monsieur Saint Laurent himself but by a perfumer. So here was a trade which matched my abilities and could bring me in touch with couture.

It was a revelation. I had found my path – now I just had to find training because it is a very closed trade.

After lengthy research, I discovered the ISIPCA, the School of Perfumery of Versailles where I studied after taking a general sciences degree.

You have created fragrances for the most prestigious luxury brands. What motivated you to open your own House of perfume?

I get a huge amount of pleasure from creating perfumes and working for designers who, through their vision and sensibility provide me with the opportunity of expressing emotions other than my own. But I also love all that goes with the birth of a perfume: its name, its bottle, its packaging, its universe. I came to perfume via Haute Couture and the whole show that goes with it. I remember the Haute Couture week used to last two; it was an amazing thing. In my work, you compose a fragrance for a Fashion House or a luxury brand but everything else is out of your hands. You are a little isolated in a way and I found that a bit frustrating.

Setting up my own House was a bit of a dream come true. To be able to think about the world of luxury and its codes, to offer a vision of perfumery that is personal but rich with my 15 years of professional

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experience. To reconcile what I hold dear, my idea of beauty, a certain sobriety and a range of products that surpass the classic alcohol-based perfumes. To create fragrances and products which have a sense and common sense. To add a little wonderment to daily life. All this is the raison d’être of my universe, of my range and of the 24 hour-a-day perfumed life which support my idea.

Be it for the Château of Versailles or for a Sophie Calle exhibition, you have collaborated on a variety of artistic projects. Is it important to you to link perfume to other sensations, other forms of expression?

It isn’t linking perfume to other forms of expression that interests me; it is using the sense of smell as an emotional vector in the same way that hearing and seeing enable you to generate emotions.

Through my experiences and meetings with people, I have come to realise that perfume needs to leave the shelves of the perfumery, that there is a place for forms of expression where odour – in the fullest sense of the term – could be the source of emotions.

Indeed, in creating the smell of money for Sophie Calle I came to realise that this approach was quite legitimate. But the giant leap was at Versailles after my Marie-Antoinette episode. In this prestigious setting, in the basin at the Orangery, I held my first olfactory installation and then I was lucky enough to create olfactory, visual and even sound installations during the Nocturnal Water Shows in 2007 and 2008. More recently, I worked with the sculptor Sarkis on his installation “Litanies” during the Nuit Blanche in October 2009 at the Grand Mosque of Paris. I find these events very enriching because they enable me to meet artists and open up an olfactory universe to new territories.

Tell us about your work on reconstructing a perfume of Marie-Antoinette.

It was a question of reinterpreting a perfume of Marie-Antoinette. I worked with the historian Elisabeth de Feydea, on the formulas of the time which she had uncovered while researching a book she was writing on Jean Louis Fargeon, one of Marie Antoinette’s perfumers. Thanks to her, I was able to access to the Queen’s tastes. I recomposed a tailormade perfume for her with a bit of a time lapse.

When you compose a fragrance, do you start with an idea, with a brief or with a source ingredient?

Can you reveal a little of this mysterious process of creation to us?

I start with an emotion because, as I see it, it is more universal than the simple understanding of source ingredients. They are changeable and remain a complete mystery, even to me. Ingredients are tools at the service of creation. A bit like the do re mi fa sol are to a composer of music or a palette of colours for a painter.

For the last few years, the so-called “niche” perfumery has been keen to talk about the importance of source ingredients, some even going 100% natural. What is your opinion?

A slight correction regarding me: I didn’t open a Maison so that I would be classed as “niche” (laughs). Seriously though, I really don’t identify with this kind of talk, doubtless because I am, as I often say, the baker and the maker. By that I mean I am not only the source of inspiration for my perfumes but I compose them myself. So I need the best source ingredients I can get. It’s a theory and my creations do not need this kind of an argument to become well known. Besides, it has become a purely marketing argument because it’s not because you cook with the finest ingredients that what you

cooking tastes good! It’s all a question of know-how!

That is why at the Maison you will find items from perfumed soap bubbles to incense paper, not forgetting perfume of course. I like the idea of reaching out to as many people as possible - to be popular in the noblest sense of a word too often bandied around, just like the words luxury and exclusive by the way.

For me, emotions cry out for one or more or often several source ingredients. The process works in that direction. It’s a little like colours for a painter; it’s in the assembling of them that beauty is created. The most beautiful blue in the world remains plain blue if there is nothing next to it to make it vibrate. You will have gathered that I’m not an unconditional fan of 100% natural. It all depends on the emotion that you are trying to turn into a scent. There are no rules, just one-of-a-kinds.

In 2006, you created a new scent for Papier d’Arménie; one of your perfumes, Cologne pour le Soir, emphasizes benzoin. Are these references to your Armenian origins significant in the creation of your olfactory universe?

No, not directly because I had a very French – very typically French – education (laughs). But I imagine there are some traces that remain and I am delighted

about that. The Papier d’Arménie isn’t really a direct link to my origins because I only discovered the booklets [of sheets of room freshener] very late.

Neither my mother nor my grandmother used them but instead burned drops of incense directly on glowing coals in a censer. During Armenia Year in France in 2006/2007, I asked myself how I could pay homage to my origins. I got the idea of contacting Mme Schvartz, the owner of Papier d’Arménie and suggesting a limited edition product. My career path and my origins appealed to her and she gave me the freedom to allow my imagination free rein and to compose a paper that is still going strong today. From this encounter was born a collaboration because I have created other products for Papier d’Arménie and this year we launched a rose range in homage to the roses of the Middle East. As far as the Cologne pour le Soir is concerned, it had to be benzoin because I was looking for a soft, warm, voluptuous note that was neither clingy nor powdery.

That was why I decided to use benzoin. The Middle East is a region of the world that I am particularly fond of, these countries where the people are full of kindness, the cuisine is full of flavour and subtlety, there is a special climate, a magnificent light, orange blossom, spices, the sea, forests, mountains, deserts

… I have a very special relationship with Lebanon because my associate opened the doors of his homeland to me but I also love Paris, Tokyo, New York.

I don’t feel like I belong to a town or a country. My job allows me to touch the hearts of people … And once more it is these emotions that guide me in creating.

“Never mind the bottle as long as one gets drunk”.

With you, the packaging is as refined as the fragrance. Would you say the one is as primordial as the other?

I don’t know but they are inseparable. You have to admit that there is a certain snobbery sometimes but as the saying goes, don’t judge a book by its cover!

(Laughs) And finally, what does perfume mean to you?

I will answer that with my motto: to make of my great pleasures small pleasures for others. I feel that at 40 I have finally found one of my raisons d’être.

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Passion

Fruit.

Whether flower or plant, perfumes have their part to play in the codes of seduction, be it the well-behaved one of tenderness or that of fatal attraction. Gentle bergamot, affectionate orange, sensual musk and forbidden fruits, Nature’s treasures pull out all the stops.

By Laure Delvigo

Sunshine in a bottle.

Sole 149 - Emilio Pucci Vivara Variazoni collection.

While Italian designers seem to find their inspiration in pastoral themes, this bottle from Pucci is dressed in a print straight from the Vivara collection created in the Sixties.

Very graphic, each perfume matches the Pantone colour card of these precious glass flasks. Aromatically floral with sunny notes, Sole 149 reveals a cocktail bursting with vitality: tomato leaf, galbanum, jasmine sambac, patchouli and vetiver. An elegant fragrance which transports us to island landscapes in an instant.

50ml.49 € Exclusively at Séphora.

Calabrian stop-over.

Bergamotto di Calabria Acqua di Parma

The Blu Mediterraneo collection from this deluxe Italian label has added to with a new sunny and fruity fragrance dominated by Calabrian bergamot.

A very advanced method of extraction means every aspect of this extraordinary essence is preserved; its fullness remains intact giving green, sparkly, juicy tones. The natural authentic and pure perfume of the fruit comes through. Aromas of cedar, red ginger, vetiver and Benzoin warm the hesperidia framework. A majestic fragrance, exuding all the luxuriant splendour of the Mediterranean countryside.

60ml. 46 €. In selected perfumeries.

Parade of seduction.

Prelude to Love - By Kilian Collection “L’Amour et ses interdits” Calice Becker.

Hidden in its elegant locked box, the seventh fragrance by the selective

By Kilian label, very popular with aesthetes the world over, continues to explore the theme ‘Love and its taboos’, evoking an olfactory memory 42

of a first encounter. As the colour rises in the cheeks, a bouquet of noble hesperidia calms and cools the initial ardour. The tenderness of Bergamot, the delicacy of bitter orange and the sparkle of lemon set off a parade of seduction like an invitation to love.

Pepper and ginger follow to spice up the discourse of a heart tinted with essential oil of orange blossom.

And then comes the mistress note, irresistible Florence iris whose nobility dissipates any lingering hesitation.

A luxury without concession, perfectly mastered.

Refillable bottle -50ml-165 € Available through Theodora - Geneva, Bon Marché - Paris, Taizo - Cannes and Paris, Gallery - Dubai. www.bykilian.com

The full force of femininity.

Viktor & Rolf Eau Mega

After Viktor & Rolf ’s explosion of flowers, the two designers take us on a voyage through time with their seductive bottle from a bygone era. The vaporiser is highly original and includes the unusual logo in the form of a wax seal. It perfectly suits a sensual, feminine and extravagant woman with a great inner forcefulness. One cannot help thinking of Anne Boleyn of the Tudors or of a Basic Instinct version of Sharon Stone. In the fresh, green floral scent, orchestrated by the perfumers Carlos Benaïm and Olivier Polge, the striking duality of two contrasting poles is heightened. The addiction is born from this tension. Violet leaf, green basil, pear, jasmine sambac, primafiore lemon from Italy, Sandalwood, white musk and aquatic notes reveal a grandiose fragrance, rendering the wearer more beautiful.

50ml.72 €

Signature.

Untitled Maison Martin Margiela

As usual, in contrast with other logo-stamped brands, Maison Martin Margiela uses a white background to reinforce its “un-stereotypical” image.

Created by Daniela Andrier, author of Yves Saint Laurent’s Rive Gauche, Gucci Rush for men and other bestselling scents, Untitled is “floral, woody and very green with notes of bracken”. A forgotten olfactory vocabulary, these green notes. And in this fragrance it has a dazzling effect.

Galbanum, incense and bitter orange harmonise this fragrance as if it had been picked just after a shower. The echoes of cedar and jasmine divert and mix up this classic base oozing with musk. The distinguished punchiness is hemmed in while a dense, almost shiny warmth is evidence of a singular grace, the very grace that gives wings to the most wonderful encounters in our lives.

50ml-80 €

Authentic.

Forest RainKiehl’s Since 1851

The legendary New York institution, Kiehl’s Since 1851, satisfies fans of natural essences with Forest Rain, a new unisex Eau de Toilette both pure and sophisticated. This fresh and spicy woody mix of Muguet, vetiver, citron and cedar is inspired by the famous collection of the first “Kiehl’s pharmacy”, which has offered more than 120 essences from all over the world since it opened its doors. A delicate floral woodiness, Forest Rain brings to mind the scents of moss, damp earth, trees and flowers that blossom just after the rains in the depths of the forest. A floral woodiness of exceptional density.

50ml-52 €

Andalucian garden.

Oranger Alhambra Giorgio Armani Armani private collection

Armani Privé is not only the Haute Couture fashion line of the Italian designer: it is also a precious collection of perfumes, released in a highly confidential way. Among them, Oranger Alhambra inspired by an Andalucian garden: jasmine, rose, marjoram, rosemary and of course citrus, orange and just a drop of patchouli to add some sparkle. A land of contrasts, the Alhambra of Granada is a little heaven on earth which celebrates this Haute Couture fragrance. A vibrant and luminous musical score with a real whiff of la Dolce Vita!

100ml-120 €

Intoxication.

Urban Musk. Tom Ford Collection Tom Ford Private Blend White Musk

Tom Ford has given musk a new expression by working on a luxury version. “The intention was to build on the true beauty of musk, which … has a deep, compelling softness. Inhaling pure musk is a bit like inhaling nude skin,” says Tom Ford who has thought up four very sexy interpretations of musk. After White Suede with its buckskin notes, Jasmine Musk with a heart of ylang-ylang and Musk Pure, freshened by citrus fruits, Urban Musk reveals an oriental facet with a highly accentuated sensuality. Suave, amber, slightly animal, Urban Musk is a fragrance swathed in balms, honey and other Benzoin notes. An intoxicating scent which will appeal to all those who love a beautiful perfume.

160 € www.tomford.com

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Secret

Story

Located in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, the Clinica Ivo Pitanguy founded by the famous professor in 1963 has been the birthplace of some of the greatest advances in cosmetic surgery for both the face and body. Entirely dedicated to cutting-edge surgical technology and the very latest in dermato-cosmetics, this clinic welcomes the biggest stars on the planet and they have contributed to the transformation of this beauty centre with its avant-garde methods into a true cult place. The most effective aesthetic treatment techniques and the very latest products are developed here in harmony with the founder’s ideals. Today Gisela Pitanguy, a doctor like her father but also a specialist in psychotherapy, runs the prestigious centre and also supervises the development of cosmetics lines – exceptional products available exclusively via the most beautiful perfumeries and the most luxurious spas around the world.

Daily rituals

revitalise the skin. A unique programme, it cleanses the skin deep down, restarts cellular renewal and brightens the skin tone in a harmonious manner - phenomena often slowed by climatic conditions and the effect of time.

Targeted formula

This reaction is reinforced by the stimulant Centella asiatica, at the heart of PreVious anti-ageing formulas. This high-performing innovation acts simultaneously on all fronts: at a surface level, Passion Fruit and cupuaçu butters maintain a constant hydration reinforcing the cutaneous shield. At a deeper level, minerals and essential oils stimulate cellular renewal rendering the dermis firmer as they do so. And this treatment is a pleasure to use, thanks to the creamy consistency of the Restoring Formula. It should be applied morning and night, with gentle movements from the centre of the face outwards. This cream is also a promise because after just a few days of use the complexion will at last recover its youthful good looks.

A treatment in itself and an indispensable ritual before any other treatment, the Clinica lvo Pitanguy make-up removal does not simply remove traces of make-up, impurities and excessive sebum from the skin. In fact the new formulas in the Intensive Makeup Removal Programme in the PreVious range have other virtues. Detoxifying, they reactivate the epidermis’s defences. Moisturizing, they maintain the skin’s shield function. Toning, they refresh and

The complexion is a fundamental element of beauty.

In a way it is what represents us. Dehydrated, it alters our image and becomes a theatre for premature ageing. Often subjected to climatic variations, it is on the frontline in bad weather. The consequence is a loss of lipids which means it cannot protect itself.

The skin can then no longer regenerate as before and skin cell performance becomes sluggish. Normal treatments are not enough to combat this; the skin needs an extra helping hand. This is the time to use Restoring Formula, the new treatment available from the Clinica Ivo Pitanguy’s PreVious range. Its cutting edge formula has been created from a surprising cosmetic achievement. A trio of hyaluronic acids generate a real revitalisation of cutaneous cells.

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Protection!

Thémaé

Soothing Eye Cream Smoothing anti-fatigue treatment with Four Tea’s Elixir.

Enriched with regenerating white tea, this wonderful eye cream naturally boosts your look thanks to a well-chosen formula with smoothing soya extract. Blended with dextran sulphate which works on microcirculation, it reduces bags while the Four Teas Elixir, signed by Thémaé, has an anti-oxidant power 200 times greater than Vitamin E. Besides its so natural composition, we love the gentle perfume of white flowers. A vitalising cocktail to offer to your face’s brightest attraction!

Pot 30ml. 68 eu. www.themae.fr

Melvita

Nectar de Rose - Bio Rose nectar day cream - Delicate skins.

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A good complexion is simply the cornerstone of all beauty, and that is why it is so important to look after it well. To show off the complexion, render it almost perfect, make one forget its imperfections – these are the challenges facing new beauty products and foundations and they meet them rather well.

By Laure Delvigo

perfumery. But here the leader in organic cosmetics reveals one of its finest creations, centred on this Empress of flowers with a highly original symbiosis; a “totum” created from roses the world over. The therapeutic petals of Moroccan roses (repairing), rose flower water from Iran (soothing), rosehip oil from Chile (regenerating), rose seed milk of Rosa Canina from France (revitalising) and essential oil of rose from Damascus (invigorating, scented) moisturise, protect, sooth and revitalise in an extremely pleasant, certified organic day cream. A delight of a rose at its very best.

26.90 eu.

Caudalie

Premier Cru The Cream.

A perfect year for my skin! This is the best Caudalie product yet; the fruit of eight years of research. An anti-aging weapon with a delicious texture and light fragrance, bringing together three active ingredients, exclusive to Caudalie, in one cream to fight wrin-

kles, slackness of skin, pigmentation marks and dryness. It can be used day or night and don’t worry – it will never give you a hangover!

89 eu.

Crème de la Mer

Regenerating Serum.

Four years of research and several hundred hours of work in the laboratory having given birth to this ultradeluxe elixir, covered by 50 patents worldwide*. This is the result of the combined efforts of physicians, marine botanists and biologists around the globe. It contains not only a high concentration of Crème de la Mer’s own Miracle Broth™ but also the new Regenerating Ferment™, derived from marine plant stem cells.

This magic fermentation encourages the skin to restart its natural production of collagen, elastin and other “youth proteins”, by reinforcing its capacity to renew its appearance.

In one day the skin is as if rejuvenated.

With continual use, the appearance of

wrinkles, lines and pores is radically reduced and the skin seems infinitely younger. Furthermore, the multiaction serum accomplishes all these feats within a light formula which perfectly suits all skin types.

30ml. 260 eu.

Kiehl’s

Açaí Damage Minimizing Cleanser.

The ingredients in this are 100% natural and 60% organic, and it is paraben and silicon-free. This deep cleansing foam is rich in Açaíberries, rosemary leaf oil, Aloe Vera leaf juice, orange fruit water and lavender.

It eliminates excess sebum and frees skin from environmental impurities and residue while preserving natural moisture, soothing tensions linked to oxidising stress and preparing the skin to better absorb anti-oxidant and moisturising treatments for a bright, healthy, glowing complexion.

31 eu - 150 ml.

Helena Rubinstein

Color To Mix A pigment concentrate to blend with your daily face cream, sun cream or foundation. In one simple gesture Color To Mix gives you a tailor-made hint of colour, brightening your complexion and giving you an instant healthy glow as a bonus. The special tube allows you to add just the right amount of Color To Mix for perfectly smooth colour bursting with naturalness. Petite and ready to be taken anywhere. We love it!

29.50 eu.

Yves Saint Laurent

Palette Y-Mail – Limited edition blush In a nod to the accessories in the Y-Mail collection, the Yves Saint Laurent address appears on this very couture palette. Engraved on the gold compact and stamped in fiery letters on the black imitation-suede mini it-bag, it heralds a new manifesto of ultra couture beauty.

Inside, a harmony of two powders kiss the complexion: Dawn pink, mauve and beige… A highlighter with tones as delicate and comfortable as cashmere gives the face a scintillating halo, for a natural-looking, almost ethereal

effect, while the delicate harmony of the blusher creates a silky finish.

A message of Parisian elegance and couture fashion that accompanies you to the ends of the Earth.

52 eu.

Lancôme

La Touche Pro - Made-to-measure concealer La Touche Pro seamlessly camouflages any unevenness in the complexion.

Inside this practical and travelfriendly lacquered box are two shades that can be mixed-to-measure to smooth the complexion as skilfully as a make-up artist. The texture is ultra light and with the smaller top of the applicator you can erase small imperfections while the larger tip is great for smoothing the contour of the eyes.

Used alone or as a complement to a foundation, La Touche Pro blends in perfectly, discretely merging with you skin tone. The result – a subtly nude complexion, more natural than nature, just like backstage at the fashion shows!

29.91 eu.

Giorgio Armani

“Nude contrasts” A new take on the smoky eye.

Luminosity brings a modern touch, a hint of avant garde to the classic smoky eye. A play on contrasts and textures, deep blacks overlaid with light. Light and shade, geometric shapes, lines and circles, deep colours and light shades. A game of contrasts inspired by Bauhaus to transform the eyes. The black-lacquered box, signed “Giorgio Armani” in white offers a perfect harmony of eye shadows.

The geometric lines come alive on the eyes, emphasising size and shape.

A game of light, of colour and of contrasts. Soft and strong. The eye becomes expression. Photographic.

53 eu.

Shu Uemura

Face architect - smoothing fluid foundation Mr Shu Uemura considers the face a canvas upon which make-up, applied with precision, refines the natural beauty in every woman. The key to this beauty lies in the preparation of the canvas. With Face Architect every face can now be remodelled to suit and layers can be added ad infinitum.

Thus every woman can explore her creative potential with a stroke – or two or three – of a brush. Heighten the cheek bones, soften the contours of the mouth...etc. Easy to apply, this foundation also allows you perfect control over the intensity of the colour to ensure you find what suits your skin tone. The result – the skin is superb, natural and smooth. We can all become architects of our face.

And for a successful professional make-up with a perfect finish, we recommend you apply Face Architect with a Natural 18 brush.

39 eu, Brush 56 eu.

Urban Decay

Eye shadow primer potion - Eden Within its smoked lilac bottle lies a little genie that will increase the intensity of your eye shadow. Eden really is a magic potion! Applied on its own it produces a transparent effect, the nude shade smoothes the complexion and lightens the eyes in an infinitely natural way. Used as a base, Eden gives your favourite eye shadow an intense and irreproachable hold, without a single wrinkle! Magic!

16 eu. Exclusively at Séphora.

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A Dream Smile

With Global Advanced Dentistry “Charm and beauty, it is skin-deep, the flame that dances in the eye, the light that a smile brings.” Yvon Paré has got it: having an ultra bright set of perfectly aligned teeth has become an inescapable measure of beauty. At a time of moroseness, a gleaming smile can light up a whole face – whatever face that may be! Better still, this same smile can harmonise your appearance. You bankrupt yourself on anti-wrinkle cream, you think about shortening your nose and you find something just doesn’t fit when you look at your reflection in the mirror. What if I were to tell you your dentist is your new best friend?

If you haven’t already done so then get down to Global Advanced Dentistry quick. Try it once and you won’t look back!

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osmetic dentistry has become as common as Botox injections.

In this new millennium it is reaching new heights. In effect the orthodontics movement has developed in parallel with technological advances. And so practitioners specialised in cosmetic dentistry have emerged. It is commonly accepted that the colour of teeth is the most important aspect of your smile. Not so!

It is actually the least important factor. On the other hand, the size, position, angle and length of your teeth are essential. And the position of your teeth in relation to your lips and the facial tissue surrounding them are important criteria in your overall facial appearance. Impressive isn’t it? Furthermore, as well as altering your canines, these dentist/surgeons are now able to give your face a younger look with the help of an appropriate treatment. And so neuromuscular dentistry is born.

This technique of facial harmonisation acts on your teeth but also on your facial, masticatory and cervical muscles. The explanation is simple: teeth support lips and the height of the dental articulation supports the rest of the face. The juxtaposition of your teeth determines the position of your lower jaw: your nose and your chin appear larger or smaller accordingly.

Not convinced?

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Let us give you a few more concrete examples. For those who have always wanted a smoulderingly plump mouth, read carefully. It is now possible to copy or at least to come close to oral perfection simply though tooth contouring and working in collaboration with a cosmetic surgeon. Many

people have thin lips because their teeth are not round enough. Full lips: extraordinary results are achieved by working on the teeth and the lips! By the way, if your teeth are too short your chin and nose will seem much too close together. This mini-dentition squashes your face and, worse still, causes lines, wrinkles and many other types of skin problems. Remember this: larger teeth make for a tauter face and smooth over wrinkles!

Global Advanced Dentistry and cosmetic surgery: a sacred union All these examples speak for themselves, but how exactly does it work? Some people may remain somewhat sceptical. But sometimes the solution is quite simple. It might suffice to add a little enamel to a few teeth. That can create the desired ‘rounded’ effect that will render your lips irresistible.

However, when it comes to a radical change (like advancing the lower jaw for example) that is where all the know-how of the orthodontic surgeons comes in. These types of intervention are more complex because the whole of the mouth area has to be completely rethought. In this case the denture simply has to be correctly proportioned. And only a consultation with a professional in neuromuscular and cosmetic dentistry will enable you to be completely certain. With the help of improved computer programmes you will be able to admire a simulation of the suggested changes to your teeth and face before the treatment has even begun! Because as you have already gathered, the time when you simply went to your dentist for a filling is over. These new methods must not be treated lightly as your whole appearance can be transformed. The first step therefore has to be to ascertain whether these changes

suit you. The second is to go to the clinic. The neuromuscular dentist will then carry out a complete check-up of your whole face. Photos, prints and recordings are essential. Nothing is too much for a complete and complex analysis! Then it is with the help of a TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Neural Stimulation) that your muscles will be totally relaxed and deprogrammed. Better than a week in a Spa? I wouldn’t go that far but it is in inducing a relaxation of the muscular tension that the specialists can determine the condition of your facial muscles when fully relaxed and thus recreate the ideal shape, curve and length of your teeth. Once this is done, a rehabilitation programme will be suggested for you, which will take into account, you have guessed, your facial appearance as much as your smile. After that it is your choice whether you want to correct those little imperfections. So these dental treatments can improve your looks. And combined with the latest technology and up-to-date cosmetic medicine and surgery, they will take several years off you. Smile at life through new teeth – that is the motto of Global Advanced Dentistry. After just a few consultations, your new face will be revealed.

Global Advanced Dentistry Siège social : 231 rue St honore 75001 PARIS /www.gad-center.com

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A Villa for beauty.

Chance has brought me into contact with different practitioners from the Villa Montesquieu, and I listened to their concept with great interest. The face is a veritable piece of architecture. To restore it to beauty, all the elements must be studied and treated. The skin, the shape, age-related muscular hypertonia, the slackening of tissue and numerous other factors are analysed. Thus the treatment proposed is often a combination of cosmetic medical, surgical and dental techniques. And so the practitioners draw up a real facial beauty restoration plan.

This Sacred Union is far too infrequently respected because there is rarely such consultation between the different practitioners, however excellent they may be, or between the different areas of expertise.

Villa Montesquieu has been able to meet this challenge. In order to establish a precise diagnosis, the various practitioners deploy an impressive range of technical means. A scanner is available at Villa

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Montesquieu as well as a new type of camera. The Vectra 3D is a true technological gem. With it, a three-dimensional photograph can be taken with a definition of 36 million pixels. The technical possibilities of the surgeon and the desires of the patient can then be discussed in detail. These must equate perfectly to obtain the best result.

Absolutely perfect results are, therefore, the fruit of a complex process that only true professionals know how to handle with dexterity. If all the requirements are met, the effect will be uplifting and will evolve with time.

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ups and downs

By Laure Delvigo

UPS The Fringe A short “gamine” version like a curtain above the eyes or carefully layered, there is nothing better – except perhaps a facelift – for making you look 10 years younger than a simple “snip” or two with a pair of scissors.

Wear it above the eyebrows but absolutely not curled. The idea is to update the Kate Moss fringe in a more graphic, radical version that suits today’s «stilettos» spirit.

Lady Gaga A touch sharper and more fantastical than her slightly standardised sisters.

“Not too difficult,” you may say!

The Poker Face has put all her popstar girlfriends in the shade in a matter of months.

Imposing her taste for 20 cm platform heels, her bodies worn without skirts and her extravaganza of glasses; she is the new fashion icon. Decked out in incredible creations from JeanClaude Jitrois, Thierry Mugler John Richmond or the late, great Alexander McQueen, the Diva of real entertainment is not done with making headlines yet. One question: «Will she last or not?» Answer in your next issue!

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Toy-Boy This year’s “it-bag”, the Toy-Boy is the fashion accessory to have on your arm! So the MILF, an acronym for “Mother I’d like to f**** appears to be making its mark as the ultimate fantasy. The Toy-Boy has started a “cougar” phenomenon – that great cat from north America. This basically is a woman in her forties or older, a predator of post-adolescents who are reduced to consenting prey. Cougars are usually divorced, sometimes with children, and are financially independent. Interesting! The species is characterised by a penchant for interior design, an interest in small dogs and is a heavy consumer of domestic products such as aluminium foil. A huge programme! The young muscled Adonis seems more effective than Botox or a macro-biotic diet

at helping us stay young. Just take a look at Demi Moore (married to Ashton Kutcher, 16 years her younger) or Madonna (coupled up with her 23-year-old model, Jesus Luz). They are glowing! The Toy-Boy, a new wonder product?!

Excessive Baroque decorations Baroque is back, and it’s bigger than ever. It is an extravagant, spectacular fantasy, a cheeky mix of black and white with a smattering of bright colours. Bubble-gum pink, indigo blue and bright red are the shades that add a certain eccentric and stylish punch.

The new version of the Baroque style is also noted for the surprising mix of textures and materials, in particular shiny ones such as Plexiglas or crystal.

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Bring back «feedback facials»! Out with the glum expressions that make you look like a catfish! From now one we want face lifts that give us a healthy look. A new concept developed in the USA, mini or gentle face-lifts are now being offered by European surgeons.

Classic face-lifts remain one of the possible options to correct the facial signs of ageing but more and more patients want a simple technique without the need for a general anaesthetic and with a shorter recovery time. The new techniques combine several small operations giving a quick youthful boost which is cheaper and less risky. It is a combination of medicine and cosmetic surgery for patients aged 30-50 who want to stay young!

A-la-carte surgery far away from the excesses of Hollywood.

Low-Cost Synonymous for smart buy, low cost represents the philosopher’s stone of the modern economy. A magic formula capable of bringing you the same product for a cheaper price: the same car, dress, even airplane ticket or 52

the same surgical intervention for two, three or even 10 times less. Consumers buy into it and the industrialists rub their hands in glee. At the end of the day low-cost is far from being a good deal. As far as airlines are concerned, the extras pile up. Oh yes, you pay to check in luggage and even for an in-flight glass of water. Champagne?

You must be joking! And we haven’t even mentioned the interminable queues and the oh-so-chic and respectable clientele such as football fans chanting all the way on a ParisMilan flight! As Alexandre Zouari says: «Cheap costs a lot.» Quite!

Minimalist decoration.

The Seventies revival, the so barroco and the bling-bling goldies have sounded the death knell for minimalism!

That’s right; the white-beige-white interior design has had its day - even in designer hotels where the rooms often resembled an upmarket medical clinic! More shapes, more fun, enough with the purity!

Overtaxed vintage Not a fashion photo, not an exhibition, not an article without the word “vintage” being used.

Why all the excitement?

According to Katy Rodriguez, from the shop Resurrection, in Los Angeles, it is top models like Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss who largely set the trend in the 1990s by wearing vintage clothes to official engagements.

The vintage names going under the hammer of the auctioneers were obviously those of couture and luxury ready-to-wear: Hermès, Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Balenciaga, and Christian Dior etc... All the auction houses have been joining in, setting themes for sales: designer luggage and accessories, big label furs and leathers, couture fantasy jewellery. Every lot down to the last bag or bracelet, without exception is subject to dating. But between the estimations, the reserve price and the final bid, you might need to keep a tight grip on your purse! Estimated at €600, an Haute Couture Madame Grès gown from 1970 recently sold for €1,500. Saint Laurent Rive Gauche shirts, estimated at €50-€80, went for a whopping €400. We suggest you would do better to try the flea markets at St Ouen or Portobello Road, incomparably charming although prices there have shot up too. Vintage yes, but not at any cost!

Übersexual Metro-retro-übersexual, we have seen and heard it all regarding the “first” sex! Machismo and androgyny are over. The “Noughties” have seen the marketing of such a huge number of male archetypes that we often find ourselves lost in “real” life or in the glossies.

The metrosexual David Beckham and Jude Law are quite comfortable with their feminine side and spend a lot of time in the bathroom as opposed to a retrosexual type like Sebastien Chabal, very much anchored in a virility of the Neanderthal type. All this before finding a fleeting common ground in the sterilized übersexuality of one George Clooney who maintains his virility by taking care of himself.

Right now the word being whispered is “Novocasual”, by which we mean a man “free of the straightjacket imposed by macho models or ultrafeminists” who “remains himself in all circumstances” but “juggles a 100 lives” always “at ease with beauty”.

Novocasual – a great name for an after shave lotion for today’s man who, let’s be honest, is still trying to find himself!

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Paul & Joe

Sophie Albou, flying fashion.

Sophie Albou is a woman of today.

The famous creator of the clothing brand Paul & Joe, this dynamic designer lives life to the full. A tête-à-tête with a charming and elegant epicurean.

By Quitterie Pasquesoone

Sophie, how was your clothing brand Paul & Joe born?

Ah… My parents influenced me hugely you know.

When they had their label (which was called Le Garage) I loved working alongside them.

To this day that experience has given me real benchmarks in my work and my creativity. So it was really out of an idea of continuing that that the first men’s collection came along. It was in 1995 and I took the name from my two sons: Paul and Joe. I was buoyed by this first success, but I also wanted to be really in touch with my client’s needs. So a year later I launched a women’s collection and in 2004 I started a slightly more affordable range under the label Paul & Joe Sister.

What are the values that you would like to spread through your label?

For me, the models I create must above all reflect all that is chic and glamorous but also have a relaxed side …

Where do you get your inspiration?

I am inspired by my travels, exhibitions but also by the music I listen to, cinema or even books I read.

All these influences from daily life suggest the trends for my new collections each season.

Who do you thing are the most talented designers?

I love Azzedine Alaïa. And of course Alexander McQueen. His work was absolutely wonderful.

What do you think it means to be feminine today?

To be feminine is above all to believe in one’s power of seduction and to emphasize one’s best attributes.

This allows you to develop your self-confidence by the way. It also means developing your own look by mixing the codes and influences of the designers. My collections reflect this femininity through clothes that are easy to wear, fresh and elegant.

One last thing: high heels. They are indispensible for outlining the figure and being irresistible at will!

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What are your beauty secrets?

A positive attitude! (Laughs) For me, it is also very important to take care of your skin. That is why every morning I have a very precise ritual: I cleanse my skin with Bioderma’s micellar solution, and then I apply La Prairie’s caviar cream. In the evening I use Clé de Peau cream. I use body scrubs regularly too, Bliss Spa’s Salt Scrub and then I apply Avène’s Cold Cream. Finally, at the weekend I use Paul & Joe Serum Mask followed by Guerlain’s Secret de Pureté exfoliator.

Do you like your food? What do you do to stay in shape?

Yes, there is no doubt I love my food! To make up for this little shortcoming, I do sport every morning on fitness machines at home and three times a week I go to Hotel Costes where I call upon the expertise of a professional coach for more intense exercise.

What addresses are you addicted to?

For beauty products, I am addicted to Guerlain and Jo Malone and I have beauty treatment done at the salon in the Hotel Costes as well as at the Institut Jöelle Ciocco.

I also love to dine at the Atelier Robuchon, at the Hotel Costes restaurant and at Jean-François Piège at the Thoumieux hotel.

Three things that Sophie loves - Her family, more than anything - Patisseries full of cream - Big diamonds Three things that Sophie doesn’t love - Nastiness - Hypocrisy - Stupidity

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Carmina Campus

Timeless quality.

Enduring value.

When Fendi goes green!

Environmentally-friendly luxury – happy are the utopists who believe such a thing can exist. And yet do not be deceived, the green wave is touching the untouchables more and more. Mightier than a tsunami, luxury is its latest willing victim. Recycling is now no longer just a tedious dilemma: “Darling is it the black bin or the green one for glass bottles?” These days recycling rhymes with top-of-the-range and the latest descendant of the Fendi line is proving that with style through her ethical and ecological «it-bags». Visionary.

By Maeva Tepea

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endi…With its breathtaking bags and accessories, each collection following but never resembling the last; that is the “Fendi touch”. Unbeatable Fendi!

This family - rapidly becoming a dynasty - hasn’t put a foot wrong so far.

You would think it was every designer’s dream. And yet, that hasn’t stopped the youngster of the family, Ilaria Venturini Fendi from beating her own path. A brilliant designer, known in particular for her bags and shoes, she prefers the organic culture of the Roman countryside to the family workshops.

They say “chase nature and it will come galloping back” and the youngest niece of Anna Fendi is certainly no exception. It is hard to fight the family genes, so it was brimming with talent that she came (back) and committed herself – in the full sense of the term – to her label Carmina Campus in 2006.

She had two causes at heart; women’s rights and the protection of the environment.

Her collaboration with a team of craftsmen gave birth to a first range of bags made from recycled and biodegradable materials. Carmina Campus took off from that moment and the use of materials avoiding all unnecessary waste has become an unwavering part of the manufacturing process at the heart of the brand.

In its quest to preserve nature while still serving the fashion world, Carmina Campus remains closely linked to Africa, and in particular Cameroon. Out of this comes the “Cameroon Bag”, little crocheted

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bags, handmade by the women of Cameroon. Aside from the profits generated by these original creations, the success of this collection has provided jobs for women who are often neglected or mistreated in their own country. We fell for the Sportmess bag, with its shimmering colours, simple but practical design and above all its original messages (in French if you please). All the collections respect the directorial line of the brand: ethics and ecology.

But the Carmina Campus effect does not stop there.

Its star designer handles material from the industrial world with dexterity and irony. Thus we have “Car Bags” which as the name would indicate are directly inspired from automobiles. Safety belts and other car parts are cut out, remodelled and sewn together to create highly original and decidedly modern bags.

Which part is Blush’s favourite? The passenger mirror redeployed as a clasp – we love it!

This autumn, Carmina Campus celebrates its fourth birthday. What better opportunity to promote its first fashion and design boutique using reused and recycled materials: Re(f )use. The use and abuse of recycling is a rejection of excessive consumerism.

More glamorous than our international Al Gore, Ilaria Venturini Fendi has managed to set her own style and values and we would give anything to get our hands on a model…

The proof that Ilaria Venturini Fendi, a visionary for the new millennium, has got it right: despite all the preconceptions, recycling can now be chic and aesthetically pleasing and certainly isn’t shocking any more!

Une qualité éternelle et une valeur qui dure.

Des lits fabriqués à la main avec les meilleurs matériaux naturels.

Dans un monde où les lits sont produits à la chaîne, il n’y a qu’un moyen de créer un vrai chef-d’œuvre : à la main.

Chaque lit Hästens est fabriqué avec soin et orgueil par des artisans qualifiés à Köping (Suède). Nous appliquons les mêmes méthodes depuis plus de 150 ans, selon une notre philosophie qui se transmet depuis cinq générations.

Plutôt que visible, la différence est perceptible.

Qualité et développement durable vont de pair et le vrai luxe suppose d’utiliser des ressources renouvelables et des matériaux totalement naturels. C’est pourquoi nos lits ne contiennent que les meilleurs matériaux naturels : coton, laine, lin, pin et crin de cheval. Cela mérite d’être connu.

HÄSTENS STORE GENEVE Rue du Rhône 65, 1204 Genève T. 022 300 08 87 geneve@hastensstores.com

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Just loving

Leonard

Going strong since 1958, Maison Leonard is renowned for its wonderful prints.

And if there is one single concept that has been constant over the decades it is that of a flower on silk. Recently, Véronique Leroy has been adding an extra touch of glamour and modernity to the singular scent of elegance at this prestigious label.

By Nicolas Berger.

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pioneer of luxury ready-to-wear in the 1960s, it was under the direction of Daniel Tribouillard that the House of Leonard invented the “fully fashioned” procedure for printing pullovers. Success was instantaneous and the greatest houses, Dior, Lanvin and Hermès seized on this product which chic Sixties women were mad for. On the back of this succss, in 1968 Daniel Tribouillard launched the first collection of printed silk jersey garments. the revolutionary flowing, non-iron fabric immediately took off in these years of rebellion. Leonard opened its first boutique in Paris shortly after, and the following year the label launched into parfumerie, then leathergoods, tableware, glasses and much more. It is also the inventor of the famous total look. The Leonard empire soon expanded, opening exclusive boutiques around the world. The particularity of the House remains that its founder is not a designer who designs dresses but an artist whose works become dresses. His drawings are thoughts independent of dresses, printed on silks which will become clothes.

The woman who wears a Leonard dress is, therefore, wearing a unique “painting on silk” as it is the result of an exclusive drawing.

A technique AT FASHION’S service From the beginning, Daniel Tribouillard used and improved traditional print techniques to innovate his creations and seek out new effects, both visual and material. The fabrics that Leonard uses for its designs are printed with a print technique called screen-printing “à la lyonnaise”. Two essential steps are required to perform this: the transfer of the pattern and the printing.

After the design has been created, it has to be transferred onto GAUZE. It is a question of insulation.

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Then the design is printed onto a blotting paper called a stamp. The printing process, for its part, involves meticulous stages of drying, finishing and washing. A logical consequence of this precious know-how was that in 1964 Daniel Tribouillard patented his fully-fashion print technique: it consists of prining in shapes and by the metre of knitted sweaters.

From the 1970s onwards, the designer printed silk jersey using the technique known as “cut and sewn”, the print always being made in the shape of panels on a continous roll of fabric. In 1976 Daniel Tribouillard perfected the fully-fashioned silkover, a simple cross between the pullover and a square of silk. Lastly, in 1991, the patent for the reversable cravate was submitted.

The Flower Road Daniel Tribouillard has a keen interest in Asian culture and visits China, Japan, Thailand or Taiwan on average four times a year. Furthermore, his apartment is laid out like a true Japanese house and his art collection includes some 60 precious Buddhas.

It was no surprise then when in 1984 he showed his first collection of kimonos. “This was a real event in my life because no western designer had designed kimonos before me. The kimono was invented 2,600 years ago and I was the first westerner allowed to penetrate the secrets of its creation,” he commented. And it is no surprise either that his designs are filled with oriental flowers; his favourite flower the orchid has been the identity of Maison Leonard since its inception. On the subject of this fascinating plant, the designer has openly declared: “The orchid is a flower without limits and it gives me a great freedom in my drawings. With another flower I would have been imprisoned by its shape.” Thus it is that the LEONARD woman is a flower girl, dressed

in petals or blossoming bouquets, reborn every year in the imagination of the painter, Tribouillard.

Because he works like an artist – juxtaposing and mixing colours, feeding off the values and theories of Chevreul, reinventing lights and pure lines. Daniel Tribouillard is passionate about flowers but also very sensitive to Op Art, to the strictness of black and white, to the graphics of Mexican and Coptic drawings and to animal prints.

Present perfect Far from resting on its laurels or its favourite themes, since the mid 1990s the label has made a concerted effort to call on the talents of young, reputed stylists in order to maintain a modern image and bring an alternative vision to shapes while still retaining the choice of designs and colours. Among the new collaborators you will find Michèle and Olivier Châtenet and Véronique Leroy. The latter also worked closely with Daniel Tribouillard on the remarkable and remarked on Spring-Summer collection. The themes brought together modernity and tradition: the audacity of the line, the nobility of the fabrics and the originality of the prints are a real invitation to travel. We find blue at the heart of the Leonard summer, deep navy, indigo and a cobalt blue rendered even more stunning by Imari designs inspired by fine Japanese porcelain.

A turquoise blue, almost azure, is combined with a brilliant – almost solar – white. And, fresh each time, a bed of multi-coloured flowers: camellias, peonies, dahlias, Chinese-inspired cherry blossom, add relief and poetry.

At Leonard’s, the feast of fabrics joins that of flowers like an ode to Beauty, a springtime that never ceases to renew itself!

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Colorfull Photographer: Jean-Luc Scotto Stylist: Marine Sion Digital Retouch: Jean-Baptiste Pereira

Small Bag « COMORES » in fabric and orange leather “GOYARD” - Bag “KAPRICE” in yellow satin duchesse “PAULE KA” - Pump orange mangue net with strass and satin “Christian DIOR” - Sandal lemon with multicolors stones “GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI” - “BAMBOO” necklace shiny aged sterling silver and Bamboo “GUCCI” - Round Brown Sunglasses with bamboo “GUCCI” - Pure aniline Lambskin “Soleil - Mandarine” “PEAUSSERIE POULAIN” 60

Green “Paradise Jungle” Scarf in twill silk “BVLGARI” - Shoe Boots green denim and white fur “Louis VUITTON” - Mini Bag “CONSTANCE III” in Blue alligator “HERMES” - Pump in satin multicolors ‘Giuseppe ZANOTTI” - Sandal in blue shimmering nappa wrapped with gold cube “Pierre HARDY” “MUPPET SHOW” ring, yellow gold, golden grey and silver, stone engraved there prasiolite with cabochons of tourmalines and amethysts set on yellow gold and diamonds “PIETRA DURA” - Blue Round Sunglasses with bamboo “GUCCI” - Multicolors Hair Accessories : Alexandre ZOUARI - Pure aniline Lambskin “Azur – Emeraude – Bleu roy” “PEAUSSERIE POULAIN” 61

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“CAROLINE MINI” bag in calfskin leather camel “CHOPARD” - Small Satchel in brown fur “Sonia RYKIEL” - Clutch in leather brown with flowers and chain “VALENTINO” - Pump “Engin Spines” nude with studs “Christian LOUBOUTIN” - Boots in nude satin wrapped in leather nude “BURBERRY” - Oxydized silver multistones horn necklace “BOTTEGA VENETA” - Earings « COPACABANA Collection » in pink gold paved (82,90 carats) in orange sapphires (122 orange sapphires) « CHOPARD Joaillerie » - Pure aniline Lambskin “Blanc-cassé – Pompéi – Marron glacé” “PEAUSSERIE POULAIN”.

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Handbag “Lindy 26” in soft pink crocodile “HERMES” - Clutch oversize with steering wheels in old pink python « MAÏA N. » - Clutch “LEONI” in lavender faded python and lavender nappa leather with antique gold-plated hardware “BVLGARI - Bag “NEW LOCK” in light leather pink “Christian DIOR” - Case “LK41” draped in pink alligator “BURBERRY” - Wallet zip in vernished crocodile fuschia “ZILLI” - Necklace “MARINA” Chain in pink gold and ruthenium plated silver “GUCCI” - “CARNAVAL des SAISONS”, 7 rings in yellow gold with diamonds, rubbies, pink sapphires, yellow sapphires “MONTBLANC” Brooch with stones and mother-of-pearls “SONIA RYKIEL” - “MINIJET” Lighter, girly lacquer pink “ST DUPONT” - “CONSTELLATION PURE” Mobile in pink gold, dark brown ceramic keys, dark brown leather “VERTU” Limited Edition - Pink Nail vernish “Peggy SAGE” - Pure aniline Lambskin “Crocus – Griotte” “PEAUSSERIE POULAIN” 63

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Small bag “Saîgon” in fabric and white leather “GOYARD” - Shopping Bag in grey leather “IRFE” - Bag “SPAZZOLATO” Shiny leather open tote with resin crystals, Shimmery leather frame diamond-shaped kiss lock closure double handles “PRADA” - “LAS VEGAS BLUE” evening bag, the light azure cup chains sparkle and sway on silver calfskin. Magnetic closure and removable long snake chain “SWAROVSKI” - “Mini Loubi” evening bag in silver python “Christian LOUBOUTIN” - Wallet travel “NELLA” in pleats white leather “ZILLI” - Pump in leather white with strapped and orange cube “LOUIS VUITTON” “Horsebit” cocktail ring with ruby (1.56 cts) “ GUCCI Joaillerie ” - “Horsebit” cocktail ring with malachite “ GUCCI Joaillerie ” - Bracelet with charms in gold metallic python leather with antique palladium-plated hardware “BVLGARI” - Flower Brooch with blue stones “Sonia RYKIEL” - New Perfume “CASCADE” by CHOPARD - Pure aniline Lambskin “ White – Blanc-cassé ” “PEAUSSERIE POULAIN” 64

Photographer: Olivier Rieu Assisted by Matthieu Remillet Styling and set designing: Nicolas Chicanot Assisted by Yves Briois Producer: Laure Delvigo Make up: Bea Barbat @ lebigue One using Peggy Sage Hair: Kim Chincholle for Alexandre Zouari @ Lebigue One using Bumble & Bumble Models: Nelle @ Karin Models Paris Special Thanks: Nicolas Guerin

Tweed dress CERRUTTI, Necklace Omikuji in white gold , diamonds , emeralds and sapphires VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS, Necklace in grenades, pearls and diamonds ERIK SCHAIX, Necklace with amethyst pearls HERMAN & ALPH PARIS, Earrings in white gold, pink amethyst and yellow beryl HERMAN & ALPH PARIS. On the left - “Jungle” cuff in gold and sapphires JEAN BOGGIO, Rings in amethyst and sapphires POMELATTO. On the right - Ring in yellow gold and amethyst JEAN BOGGIO, Ring in white gold , diamonds and pink sapphire VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS, Galuchat cuff HERMAN & ALPH PARIS, Bracelet in white gold , emeralds and sapphires VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS.

Satin padded blouse MAJE, High waisted shorts KARL LAGERFELD, Patent leather belt ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER, Satin pumps with Plexiglas details STEPHANE ROLLAND HAUTE COUTURE, White diamonds and emerald on platinum necklace CARTIER Asymetrical draped dress STEPHANE ROLLAND HAUTE COUTURE - Earrings SUSIE OTERO - Necklace in white gold, rubies, emeralds and diamonds GARLAND Necklace in white gold , pearls , diamonds and emerald ERIK SCHAIX.

On the left - 18th century silver cuff AUX MERVEILLES DE KABOUL, Bracelet in white gold , spinels and diamonds CARTIER, « Murmure » ring in white gold, diamonds, turquoise and amethyst MARCHAK, White gold and blue topaze ring ERIK SCHAIX, White gold and amethyst, lillac tsavorite and diamond ring UMANE Paris

On the left - Plexiglas bracelet MARION GODART - White gold with opale ring JEAN BOGGIO - Emerald and diamond on white gold GARLAND. On the right - 17th century gold bracelet with spinels AUX MERVEILLES DE KABOUL - “Jungle” ring in white gold JEAN BOGGIO - “Blossom of Jade” collection JEAN BOGGIO FOR FRANZ.

On the right - 17th century bracelet in turquoise and silver AUX MERVEILLES DE KABOUL, Silver bracelet with ancient Asian coins GINGER MAC GANN, 18TH century ring in silver and turquoise AUX MERVEILLES DE KABOUL, Ring in yellow gold and citrine DEBORAH PAGANI NY Fur carpet GIESSWEIN “Palanquin” and “ Fortune flower” cushions JEAN BOGGIO FOR FRANZ, “Shanghai Express” mini sofa JEAN BOGGIO FOR FRANZ.

Silk shirt THEORY, Tweed high waisted skirt GIAMBATTISTA VALLI, Necklace “Copacabana” in white gold, diamonds, topazes and amethysts CHOPARD, Pink gold earrings with pink quartz HERMAN & ALPH PARIS. On the left - 17th century silver cuff AUX MERVEILLES DE KABOUL, Silver bracelet TROLLBEADS, « Courtisane » Ring in yellow gold, pink sapphire , pearls and rubellite MARCHAK, Ring in pink gold with blue topaze and diamond HERMAN & ALPH PARIS, Amethyst on black gold ring HERMAN & ALPH Paris.

On the right - Yellow gold and diamond bracelet with multicolored tourmalines ERIK SCHAIX, Silver ring with rubies and turquoise AUX MERVEILLES DE KABOUL.

Leather Jumpsuit ZAPA. On the left - 17th & 18th century silver bracelets with stones AUX MERVEILLES DE KABOUL, Yellow gold ring with grenade UMANE PARIS, “Jungle” ring with sapphires JEAN BOGGIO. On the right - 17th & 18th century silver bracelets with stones AUX MERVEILLES DE KABOUL, Ring “Palazzio” and “Castle” JEAN BOGGIO, “Frou Frou” necklace in yellow gold and multicolored tourmalines, “Jardin Extraordinaire” necklace in white gold and sapphires JEAN BOGGIO, “Dragon” pendant in yellow gold DEBORAH PAGANI NY. Fur carpet GIESSWEIN, “Dreams of China” cushions JEAN BOGGIO FOR FRANZ.

Stretch leather dress JEAN CLAUDE JITROIS - Earrings White Gold, Emeralds & Turquoise Drops DE GRISOGONO - Necklace White Gold, White Diamonds, Blue, Pink, Purple, Green, Yellow, Central Sapphires, Amethystes, Tsavorites DE GRISOGONO - Necklace White and Pink Gold, Rose-Cut Rubies, White Diamonds, Rubies DE GRISOGONO. On the right - Bracelet ERIK SCHAIX - Galuchat Bracelets with White Gold-Drop set with White Diamonds DE GRISOGONO - Bracelet White Gold, Yellow Sapphires, Amethystes, White Diamonds DE GRISOGONO - Galuchat Bracelets with White Gold-Drop set with White and Black Diamonds DE GRISOGONO - Ring Pink Gold, Orangy-Brown Diamond, Orange Sapphires DE GRISOGONO. On the left - Bracelet with multicolored spinels ERIK SCHAIX - Galuchat bracelet HERMAN & ALPH PARIS - White gold “Jungle” cuff JEAN BOGGIO - White gold and diamond bangles DEBORAH PAGANI NY - Pink gold and green beryl ring and amethyst on black gold ring HERMAN & ALPH PARIS - “Peony and Bamboo” marquise sofa black porcelain and wood, “Blossom of Jade” buffet, “Palanquin” cushion JEAN BOGGIO FOR FRANZ.

Cotton vest BRUNO PIETERS, Chiffon top JASMINE DI MILO, Silk trousers ALBERTA FERRETTI, Suede sandals RUPERT SANDERSON FOR KARL LAGERFELD, Yellow gold and citrine earrings DEBORAH PAGANI NY, Necklace in amethyst and sapphires ERIK SCHAIX, Green turquoise and amethyst necklace GINGER MAC GANN, Pink paste brooch with white gold and diamond MARCHAK. On the left- Galuchat bracelets HERMAN & ALPH PARIS, Pink amethyst on 24 carat yellow gold bracelet GINGER MAC GANN, “Jungle Greengold” ring JEAN BOGGIO, “Galet” rings in white gold, onyx and sapphires UMANE PARIS. On the right - Yellow gold cuffs JEAN BOGGIO, 17th century silver and quartz ring AUX MERVEILLES DE KABOUL. “Peony and Bamboo” table JEAN BOGGIO FOR FRANZ.

Ottoman jacket, organza pleated dress and patent leather sandals EMANUEL UNGARO, “Bal des Fees” necklace in white gold , yellow gold , Tahiti pearls and diamonds JEAN BOGGIO FOR FRANZ, “Roi d’Osumilie” pendant, platinum, white gold, diamonds and sugilite. DIOR FINE JELLEWERY, Emerald on white gold earrings BOUCHERON Satin bolero PAULE KA, Neoprene jumpsuit ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER, Leather strappy sandals CASADEI, Earrings and necklaces BULGARI On the right - « Jungle » white gold cuff JEAN BOGGIO, ROGER DUBUIS « Heart » ring in white gold , rubies and diamonds, Ring in white gold and sapphire BULGARI On the left - « Jungle » silver cuff JEAN BOGGIO, Lapis-lazuli bracelet ERIK SCHAIX, 17th century ring in silver and engraved lapis-lazuli AUX MERVEILLES DE KABOUL “Xiang” Ginger Jar coral and orange, “Extraordinary garden” grand flat vase blue and turquoise, “Extraordinary garden” cabinet white and black porcelain JEAN BOGGIO FOR FRANZ

On the left - White gold and diamonds , yellow gold and diamonds DEBORAH PAGANI NY, Yellow gold bracelet POIRAY, Yellow gold and emerald bracelet VHERNIER, White gold and diamond bracelets BOUCHERON, “Coffret de Victoire” ring, pink and white gold, coral, amethyst, orange sapphires, purple sapphires and tsavorite garnets. DIOR FINE JEWELLERY On the right - “Jungle” Bracelet in yellow gold with tsavorites and diamonds JEAN BOGGIO, “Extraordinary garden” mirror black porcelain and wood, “Summer palace” white and turquoise pagoda JEAN BOGGIO FOR FRANZ “Three wise monkeys” stool in porcelain, “Blossom of Jade” buffet porcelain and green lacquer, Vase of “Harmony” black and white porcelain, “China impression” lampshade, “Xiang” Ginger Jar coral and black JEAN BOGGIO FOR FRANZ.

Neoprene cape ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER - Leather and chiffon dress JOHN RICHMOND - Earrings in yellow gold, turquoise, rubies and diamonds ERIK SCHAIX White gold and diamond necklace BOUCHERON - Necklace “Crazy Bow” in white gold, diamonds , spinels and black tourmaline Collection Limelight New-York PIAGET Waterlilli Brooch in sapphire and yellow gold GARLAND On the left - Plexiglas bracelets MARION GODART - 18th century silver bracelet AUX MERVEILLES DE KABOUL - “Greenfolie” ring in white gold and emerald JEAN BOGGIO On the right - « Jungle » white gold cuff JEAN BOGGIO - Plexiglas bracelets MARION GODART - “Shanghai Express” collection JEAN BOGGIO FOR FRANZ “Marmousets” sugar jar JEAN BOGGIO FOR FRANZ

cinema

Eco.llywood Ecology is the latest bandwagon upon which Hollywood stars are climbing.

Opportunism or a sincere crusade? From the fever of the 70s to the “Al Gore-isation” of the conscience, we trace the roots of a struggle that is making more headlines than ever.

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ho was it who said in 2005 “The debate is over.

We know the science, we see the threat and we know the time for action is now»? Not Al Gore, vice-president to a Bill Clinton who turned out to be not so environmentally-friendly and currently on the way to being sainted for his film “An Inconvenient Truth”. No, and here is another truth – it was Arnold Schwarzenegger and him alone that coined this coercive argument! The Terminator, who saved mankind as it headed straight towards the Apocalypse through James Cameron’s view finder, has since taken on the mantle of Governor of California. Booed in the early days by his opponents who saw in the muscled hero of the Reagan years a powerful fascist, the ex-Mister Universe has emerged against all expectations as an American champion of the environment. A battle against greenhouse gases, agreements on the reduction of CO2 emissions with neighbour states, a showdown with the petroleum and automobile lobbies – what was an avant-garde struggle in the 70s and 80s seems to have taken on a new lease of life at the start of the 21st century. Stars are taking up arms and the public - sometimes blindly - follows suit. In the fight for the environment, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon and Hayden Panettiere are the new George C. Scott, Robert Redford and Jane Fonda. Yet as “Citizen Eco” fever takes over the Seventh Art, in the land of paradoxes that is the United States the cinema and television industry remains the second greatest polluter in California!

For many, Al Gore was simply the loser in the tragicomic 2000 Presidential Election whose outcome was finally decided in Florida. Jobless, he took up his pilgrim’s stick and went on a progress across the United States with an “ecology show” on the dangers of global warming. The growing popularity of his 1,000 or so presentations attracted the attention of producers, Laurie David and Lawrence Bender

By Jean-Pascal Grosso

(Pulp Fiction). Why not turn it into a feature-length documentary? The way for ambitious, ecological “docu-fictions” had been opened by Godfrey Reggio, with his triptych of Koyaanisqatsi, Powaqqatsi and Naqoyqatsi filmed between 1982 and 2002.

For Gore, the project would be an undreamt of chance to get back in the saddle. The film, both educational and entertaining, was shown at the Sundance Film Festival and then at Cannes in 2006.

Each time it earned a standing ovation. While many would criticise errors and simplifications committed by the former vice-president of the United States, the box-office success ($20 millions taken in the US) rapidly left his opponents speechless. Without doubt, An Inconvenient Truth awoke an environmental conscience in America. Forgetting momentarily the CO2 belched out by their limousines and private jets, Hollywood stars flocked to the cause. At last the new generation – which had for years looked longingly at the exploits of their parents on the campus at Berkeley or in the muddy fields of Woodstock – had their own battle to wage. Leonardo DiCaprio, star of Titanic and The Departed, recently co-signed and co-produced The 11th Hour and got politicians, researchers and intellectuals talking about the dangers the planet is facing. But in the United States the documentary was a flop, which just goes to show it doesn’t work every time ….

Political exercises flirting with the Third World, moralistic finger-pointing verging on the excessive – the spectator often a masochistic accomplice – the continued wastefulness of the West as the “South” slips further into poverty, weakness and decline. The Bourgeois Bohemians gloat over this (profitable) repeated hand-wringing. DVD releases, just like the vehicles cunningly released onto the market, are loaded with “ecological” bonuses. It is clear the Inconvenient Truth “method” has become an example to be followed. Thus the big screen gives us ecology in all shapes and sizes - documentaries, fiction and films - a genre that is rapidly becoming the disorganised vehicle for a school of thought

desperate to distance itself from the neo-conservatism of the Bush years. This profusion of environmentalist preaching raises the occasional smile.

The sequel 28 weeks later (2007) was a mix of genetic manipulation and an attack on a bellicose America. Nobody seemed to have factored in the limited redemptive effect of Sean Penn - ex-insatiable trouble-maker of Hollywood nights. His Into the Wild (2007), a total and radical return to nature in a nation hardened by urbanisation and commercialism, does not ring true. As for I am Legend, little effort went into this recent Will Smith hit, an “end-of-the-world” “science without conscience” remake of The Omega Man (1971), a Warner B movie starring Charlton Heston. After “Citizen Eco” will Hollywood give us “Eco-verdose”?

Within Hollywood, ecology has its muses: Matt Damon and his compressed air car, DiCaprio and his 11th Hour, Penn and his Alaskan escapade. And the women are present too: Cameron Diaz (a series of shows on endangered species for MTV), Pamela Anderson (PETA) or Hayden Panettiere – the cheerleader in the Heroes series – whose activism at the heart of the Save the Whale foundation once earned her an arrest warrant in Japan! Ecology has found its mentor in Al Gore, honoured for eternity by the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007. And it does have its blockbusters: the very honourable The Day After (2004), with its icy images that, in a sort of cruel irony, where to be echoed in the Asian tsunami just a few months after its release; and 2012, the recent box-office hit in which Earth, in a sorry state despite the warnings of scientists, descends into an Apocalypse. A deluge of documentaries, repeated warnings, and feature-length films one after the other: the environment is making its mark as an unavoidable and highly profitable phenomenon in the Seventh Art. An opportunity for some – a full-on commitment for others? And what about the salutary effect on the spectator? So far only one thing is certain: in California the hour of the “Eco-superstar” has come!

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American Psycho, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, Terminator Renaissance, more recently Public Enemies... At 36, Christian Bale is one of the most bankable and discrete actors in Hollywood. An encounter with an unusual star.

By Jean-Pascal Grosso

You started your acting career at a very young age and made the transition from childhood to adulthood without too much difficulty. Do you consider yourself a “survivor” of the Hollywood system?

Christian Bale: I was never really part of the “Hollywood system”, having gown up in England in a small town. And when I wasn’t working I was far from all that fuss. Moreover, I have never really cared much for the very idea of a “career”. But “survivor”, I would say “yes” judging by what I have seen around me in the business.

You have a four-year-old daughter. Would you encourage her to have a career identical to yours?

Even if I did start in films very young [Bale gained fame through Steven Spielberg’s Empire of the Sun in 1987] I am still against using children in cinema. It’s a job for adults and there’s a lot of money involved. And where there is money, there are investors who couldn’t care less whether you are a child or an adult. Hollywood can always break you. It is not that the system is crueller than any other. It is just that it is obsessed by the only thing that interests it – making films!

Playing a masked upholder of the law dressed as a giant bat when one is over 30 … Is it hard to take a role such as Batman very seriously?

I was 29 the first time they asked me to wear the costume. You know for me in a project like that, the more the director approaches the subject with realism and seriousness, the more pleasure I get out of it. Personally I hate those little comic moments in that kind of film or a line intended to make you pay less attention and allow the film to “breathe”.

I like things to be taken very seriously, even if it is a question of entertaining the public.

Do you read what is written about you in the press?

Never. It is of no interest to me. I think I know myself well enough not to need to read what is written about me. Nor do I know what ranking I have in the film industry. None of that has any impact on my life or on my work either.

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In you recent film, Public Enemies by Michael Mann, you share the billing with Marion Cotillard.

What can you tell us about her?

I would barely know what to say to you about her. We only have one scene together in the whole film. I only met Marion once before filming during the rehearsals. All in all we must have spoken for about two minutes. Once the scene had been shot, I never had another conversation with her and our paths didn’t cross again. To be honest, I prefer to devote my energy to putting the finishing touches to the scene we are about to film rather than having friendly chats backstage.

Where do you place yourself in Hollywood?

As an independent? An individualist? An outsider?

It’s a small industry to be honest in terms of who you might bump into etc. The most important thing is to be certain you can forge a life outside of it, believe me. I hate those films made by the studio for the studio or for actors. I’m not a salesman; I’m not a smooth talker. I can’t tell you whether a film is going to be a success or even if in the end it will simply be good. What Hollywood means in particular or what it represents, I don’t really know. What matters to me is what I feel and what I love.

How has the worldwide success of the two Batmans and Terminator Salvation impacted on your daily life?

It hasn’t! I continue to live my life as I like. I still live in the same area of Los Angeles, I can still walk down the street without difficulty and I still do my own shopping in the same grocery.

With such an exemplary career, do you have any regrets?

Obviously I do! There are so many things I would like to change if I could go back in time. But I keep all that well hidden deep down inside me. The only thing that should interest the public in an actor is the quality of his work, and nothing else.

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Opens in Asia How do you explain this fashion from Los Angeles to Hangzhou for hair accessories?

The major difference for hair accessories between the 2 cities are mainly due to several reasons. Such as: hair color, hair thickness & the silhouette of Asian & American women. These factors differentiate the preference of the customers in East & West. Asian women are more flexible in accepting hair accessories with stones, shapes with dimension, no problem in taking all range of colors including pastel colors on their hair. While American women prefer always using black, beige & basic colors, as they have already a nice looking brown or blond color hair. They do not tend to wear large size of hair accessories on hair as Western ladies have very fine hair & less thick in volume. Most of the time, they put on a very simple shape and easy to mix & match for the day. As for night, they will take something very simple, sleek but with a touch of stones, always in black color.

The Shiamas group represents many prestigious brands in the world of decoration, the best known being Hermès, Bernardaud and Lalique. Why are

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After Dubai, Jeddah and Doha, Alexandre Zouari is also developing his brand in Asia.

Between East and West, tradition and modernity, Asia is fascinating and the slightest image acts on it like the projection of a dream. In collaboration with Shiamas LTD, which represents prestigious labels such as Bernardaud and Hermès, Alexandre Zouari has created a majestic collection of head jewellery, entirely made in France. The stylish people in Shanghai adore it, just like the Kawaï of Osaka. A meeting with the N°1 of luxury in Asia, Shiamas LTD and its beauty expert Alice Wong. you turning your attention to hair accessories?

What Shiamas concentrate is introducing quality products to the Asian market. Although most of the brands being carried are lifestyle brands, it has multi business activities including fashion accessories and even Chinese tea. Therefore, I do not call it a turning of our attention to hair accessories but an addition to our prestigious brands.

In what way have you developed the Alexandre Zouari label on the Asian continent?

Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Japan & Australia until now Who represents Alexandre Zouari in Asia?

Shiamas has the global license of Alexandre Zouari while in Asia, we operate our own retail outlets in Hong Kong and Taiwan while in Shanghai and Eastern China, most of the retail outlets are operating by a joint venture company of Shiamas.

For the rest of China, Japan and Australia etc., we have different experienced distributors, of whom most of them are in fashion business.

What do Alexandre Zouari’s clients in Asia expect?

Outstanding designs, fine craftsmanship and world recognized well known brand name.

Do you distribute the same collections in China as in Japan? (Do you see any obvious differences between the countries?)

There is some difference due to the buying power and the culture difference of the women in China & Japan. In Tokyo, women are very fashion conscious but mostly take in-expensive items while women in Osaka, they are more concerned to the details, quality and less disturbed by prices. For women in China, they have very strong buying power nowadays and positive interests in buying products from Europe. A name with good background and heritage definitely gives confidence to the customers.

What are your projects for the future?

China market is the preference of our future operations. We are putting more efforts on enlarging our activities in this very promising market.

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Brigitte Ermel

Jewellery of your dreams.

Jewellery, the perfect finishing touch to any outfit. Whether it be a grand occasion or a sunny Sunday afternoon, none of us can do without these accessories that have become an indispensable part of the expression of beauty. Ornaments of the body and of appearance, originality has become a rare quality at a time when so much jewellery is mass produced. And yet there are still exceptional craftsmen and women, these dream-makers with their magical hands who dazzle us with every one of their creations. We were lucky enough to catch up with one such rare gem on a detour through the Rue Saint Honoré: Brigitte Ermel.

By Maeva Tepea

One thinks of Brigitte Ermel as a talented designer.

But she is first and foremost a passionate gemmologist and in this lies her strength. “I got into jewellery by chance. It is the stones that lead me to designing,” she explains with a naughty smile. If it was indeed by chance then chance did a good job.

These days the stones come to Brigitte rather than the other way round and with reason.

Brigitte Ermel is also a workshop. Pieces are tailormade before your very eyes by more than a dozen craftsmen each one more expert than the last (they have on average between 20 and 30 experience).

Little fingers? “Real artistic talent,” Brigitte clarifies.

For 15 years now this eponymous brand has existed to banish banality. Out with discreet, go-anywhere jewellery; these creations excel at being noticed … discreetly. After all, that is the sign of real luxury isn’t it?

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nate about stones, as many of her clients are, thrill at the sight of them. In the workshop you will find perfection (pure colours) or rough gems like that tourmaline of a dazzling green and unique crystallisation. It is enough to hypnotise you …

But each stone has a life and this one’s will only have meaning when it is shown off to its best advantage in a piece of jewellery.

Brigitte Ermel is above all a creator of jewellery. A magician who beautifies aware women keen to emphasis their individuality. Her jewellery, one-offs, is created for comfort and of course for their design.

The choice is huge because the collections are too but the particularity of each item renders it unique.

Luxury in the raw, albeit reworked, decorated and gilded.

Take for example, the Amazonie set. Made up of pearls and emeralds, this necklace and matching earrings are typical of the skill and the splendour of Ermel’s jewels. A clasp camouflaged under an emerald leaf. Pearls sparkling with rareness. And this is just one example among many.

This is a jeweller then who has established her name in a field that remains a touch male-dominated.

With her passion for precious stones as her main trump card, she stands out through her capacity to design for women, but is also making inroads into male jewellery through her discreet and refined designs. And if you really want to be unique, pay a visit to her workshop where she will design an exceptional piece of jewellery according to your taste.

It is the rarity of the object that gives it is beauty wouldn’t you say?

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Laurent Picciotto The hour of the clock.

Laurent Picciotto is an ambassador for Haute Horlogerie around the world and is passionate about it. In his Parisian boutique in Rue Saint Honoré, he shares his professional experience with watch enthusiasts from all over. A meeting with a man of the hour.

By Quitterie Pasquesoone

How did you come to choose the world of watchmaking?

Actually, my father was a seasoned collector. So you could say I fell into this world from a young age.

Then, after trying different professions, I realised that my dream boutique didn’t exist. So on that basis, I created it! After banking, insurance and a slight detour into the record industry, I started Chronopassion. Solely watches, but putting to one side purely commercial choices. Passion has always been my priority …

What do you think a watch symbolises?

For me, a watch is first and foremost a possibility of emphasising one’s own personality.

So how should it be worn to be elegant?

I think the most important thing is to wear it without thinking about it. To stay elegant, one must not turn it into a trophy. It is also important to chose the most suitable watch, or just opt for a gourmette watch.

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Who are the designers who inspire you?

There are several. In watch making I particularly admire the work of designers such as De Bethune, Urwerk or Max Busser.

How would you define elegance?

Elegance? It is above all caring about the minutest detail …

Of course this could also hide a sort of pathological desire to accumulate…. But with side effects that really aren’t very dangerous!

And the height of vulgarity?

Vulgarity remains for me a lack of discernment regarding oneself and above all regarding others. It is like a musician playing an instrument and failing to notice he has played a false note.

And what would you class as the worst fashion faux-pas in a man?

Choosing symbols of mass-market luxury! In other words, buying something which is being forced upon you in a bulldozer way to the detriment of your personal eye and discernment … Honestly, luxury is elsewhere.

What would you say was the height of masculine luxury?

Permanent change! Changing your watch whenever you feel like it for example, changing your clothes…. And everything in general. For me, this is a source of pleasure that reflects real luxury.

Chronopassion 271, rue Saint-Honoré - 75001 Paris Tél. : +33 (0) 1 42 60 50 72

Are there models better suited to certain occasions or is the watch a timeless piece at home anywhere?

Indeed, models can vary depending on the occasion… The beach is not the right place for a very flat watch for example. Depending on what you are doing, and also on the current mood, or even sometimes on whom you are with, the choice of watch will not always be the same.

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The « CAPTIVE » Watch, Large model, pink gold set with round diamonds, Bracelet in satin « CARTIER » Saddle shell in pearl, mauve sea-urchin, violet mussel « DEYROLLES »

« QUINTING » Model Q5PGL51. This completely transparetn watch was developed and is manufactured by Quinting. Composed of 250 pieces, its movement contains 11 sapphires perfectly parallel, 6 are mobile.

Large Oyster pearl, natural oyster pearl, sarmaticus turbo, pearl angaria imperialis, green beetle, black longicorne “DEYROLLES”

“EASY DIVER SED 40” , automatic movement, set in pink gold with diamonds, bracelet in rubber beige « ROGER DUBUIS » Limited Edition Green “Hyppocampe “ “LALIQUE CRISTAL” White Little corals « DEYROLLES »

« BIG BANG All Black Red » 44mm Chronograph automatic, black ceramic, rubber Bracelet red alligator “HUBLOT” Limited Edition 500 ex.

Cebu clam GM, Pecten Pallium, Lambis scorpio , Big brown beetle « DEYROLLES »

«LADOIRE» Roller Guardian Time Punk White Movement manufactured by Ladoire.Calibre with automatic winding-mechanism, manufactured «Calvet/01/RGT» 26 jewels.Bezel sapphire crystal incurved with anti-reflection treatment. Back-case sapphire crystal convex with anti-reflection treatment. WatchstrapWhite full-grain hand-stiched calf leather, sewn stripes Articulated RGT buckle, titanium, DLC-gray.

Corals of South-Africa – Shell Magpie Turbo – Guilfordya yoka “DEYROLLES”

«CHRISTOPHE CLARET» - DualTow NightEagle The Timepiece signed by Christophe Claret, an exceptional object marking the 20th Anniversary of the manufacture. Case in titanium with 3 sapphire bridges.

Single-pusher planetary-gear chronograph with a striking mechanism and a tourbillon, sold in a limited edition of 68 customizable and unique pieces. « MALTE TONNEAU TOURBILLON SQUELETTE » in platinum, Openworked movement, tourbillon, power-reserve, tonneau-shaped, buckle ardillon , bracelet in black alligator “VACHERON CONSTANTIN” Shells Telescopium meule, black longicorne « DEYROLLES »

Beetles in cystal incolore and gold “Collection Privée” “LALIQUE” - Shell Xenophora corrugata “DEYROLLES” - “TULIP” Bowl in amethyst crystal “DAUM” Little black and white corals, telescopium meule “DEYROLLES”

« HORA MUNDI » Black & White, 40mm stainless steel case, mechanical automatic high grade movement, center seconds, date, world timer and alarm, case with nacre, black leather crocodile with deployment buckle in grey gold, “ JMG – JEAN-Mairet & GILLMAN” Limited series Natural pearl oysters pearly turbo « DEYROLLES & Coll. Privée »

“OYSTER PERPETUAL Datejust ” 36mm, in grey Rolesor, bezel set with 52 brillants, Oyster Bracelet in steel « ROLEX » “Cachets Poissons” : Incolore - Grey – Green clear – Emerald – Cap-ferrat – Red “LALIQUE Cristal” “Poissons Demoiselle” : 1 Opale – 1 Gold “ LALIQUE CRISTAL” “Angaria Imperialis” – Green Beetle “DEYROLLES”

« REBELLION » REB-7 Regulator, Modular sandwich construction.Available in red gold, pink gold and white gold. Sapphire crystals: compound curves, bevelled edges, anti-reflection coating both faces, display back. Strap : Natural rubber straps with double folding buckle matching case metal. Finishing: galvanic black gold plates, back gold date ring, gold plated wheels.

Little black and white corals, telescopium meule “DEYROLLES”

“Hls” Hand-wound mechanic movement, jumping hours, retrograde minutes, pearling, sandblasting, angle finish to edges, rhodium, Ti2 buckle double-blade fastener, bracelet in black alligator « HAUTLENCE » “Anemon” in black crystal “LALIQUE” 2 Beetles in marble from Egypt Lambis lambis , lambis corpio, trocha astrea undosa, “DEYROLLES”

« ASPEN One », 45mm, ETA Chronograph automatic, separate dials for seconds, minutes, hours, round calibre ,heavyweight compass watch, bracelet in calf skin “ASPEN” Limited Edition Saddle Shell, codakia tigerina “DEYROLLES”

Garden of Eden Photographer: Sandra Fourqui Assisted by Petra Veyrat Art Director: Laure Delvigo Fashion Editor: Marie Revelut Make up: Maniacha c/o B4 Agency Hair: Mathieu Guignaudeau c/o Marie France Models: Iza Olak @ Karin Models Paris Digital Retouch : Nathalie Rosario Special Thanks to Jardins de Babylone (www.jardindebabylone.fr)

Calla Collection Earings in pink gold and ebene VHERNIER - Kiss Collection Ring in pink gold VHERNIER - Satin dress PAULE KA.

Dress JOHN GALLIANO

Eden cuff bracelet gold and diamond Arabesque Collection MESSIKA Necklace «ladybug» MORGANE BELLO - Bracelet and Long « Coco « necklace with fresh water pearls, satin links and mink pom-poms NATHALIE SEVIKIAN

Earrings Fleur de Nacre in white gold with brilliants EDOUARD NAHUM - Blouse KARL LAGERFELD

Ring Fleur de Nacre with Diamonds and Bracelet in pink gold and Brillants Collection Dolce Vita EDOUARD NAHUM - VHERNIER Brucco Brooch – white gold crystal on mother-of-pearl with head and feet set in diamonds - Lace black top BARBARA BUI. Cosmic Lucky Ring in rose gold NATHALIE SEVIKÏAN - Muslin jacket VALENTINO.

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Photographer: Emanuele Savoia www.emanuelesavoia.com Model: Alina Zaharia at Elite Milano Stylist: Giuseppe Dicecca and Sabrina Mellace Makeup and hair: Elisa Rampi Digital retouch: Pao&pao Milan Photo assistant :Alessandro Vigoni Styling assistants : Angelina Canale and Elena Monti Special thanks : Paolo Delvecchio Location : Fondazione Minoprio

Shiftdress A-Lab Milano Leather belt Vintage Micro-belt Mirco Giovannini Necklace Wunderkind Crochet gloves Yves Saint Laurent private collection

Tailored jacket Mila Schon Trousers Etro Sunglasses Christian Dior at A.N.G.E.L.O Printed foulard Emilio Pucci Ankle boots Elie Saab Diamond ring Grimoldi Milano

Coat Milly Trousers John Richmond Earrings Savini at Amon Milano Bangles Gianantonio Allievi Leather wedge-sandals Ernesto Esposito

Voile-trim shiftdress Alberta Ferretti Silk foulard Emilio Pucci Vintage Leather gloves Vintage Ring Grimoldi Milano

Feather-trim satin bustier La Perla Voile skirt Dilek Hanif Couture Belt Neri Black pearl necklaces Grimoldi Milano

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Paris Pastoral Fashion If I say countryside, you will think “has been”. If I say “vegetable” you will think of the latest fashionable diet with an unpronounceable name. Others think design, well-being and authentic luxury. They think perfumes, flavours and aromas. They? Let me introduce you to them!

By Maeva Tepea

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Édouard 7 is also a bar. True to the haute couture elegance that reigns here, the E7 has a selection of cocktails that could be described as natural to say the least. These velvet juices are totally natural. With these alcohol-free numbers, E7 offers you the chance to become intoxicated without getting drunk. Alix the Queen, Melba, Daisy Daisy, La Belle Otero or Bertie the King… So many names made up of beetroot, carrot and jasmine, mixed with blackberry or soya or blood orange. Pure, sure and exquisite ingredients.

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Plaza Athénée - Montaigne’s Terrace

Still in a pastoral frame of mind, from May you can enjoy the Garden Court. This latest addition to the hotel is outlined in the colours of poppies and ivy.

Continuing the refined feel, this spectacular terrace has made its mark as THE chic place to be in the heart of Paris. The fact that it is only open for a limited time (May to September) simply adds to the quality of the spot because the best way to appreciate it is in good weather.

In the second arrondissement, we find a completely different style. The recently renovated Édouard7.

Beneath its regal character, this hotel breathes modernity. Seduction, daring, character and theatricality, four key words, which govern this place just like the monarch who was renowned for his sense of style. Marina Bessé, a former lawyer who reinvented herself as a hat maker (and what hats!) has turned this into a real temple of Couture. The suites on floors of the same name are but a subtle echo of this. Offering a breathtaking panoramic view of one of the most beautiful cities in the world, each suite evokes one of the five most important women in the sovereign’s life. Each has a theme, colours and character … just like their Baroque muses. But the

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he Plaza Athénée is more than Sarah Jessica Parker’s favourite place of residence. The Plaza Athénée remains a Parisian, if not a French institution. It could almost make one patriotic. While the Plaza Athénée numbers among the most beautiful hotels in the world, this beloved spot has had its effect on the progressive traditionalists by building on safe options – but not quite as safe as all that. At the top of the list I would name the terrace of the Montaigne Hotel. With a view over the legendary Champs Elysées, that temple of fashion, a detour through the lung of Paris is a must. A stunning view? Sure, but in surroundings that will remind you of your restful weekends in the country … only better! It is all natural colours, lightened by (green) blinds illustrating Fragonard’s best works. The menu is varied in both colours and flavours and is to be poured over in the calm and freshness of the atomizers, scrupulously hidden in the very Parisian hedges that surround this pleasant area of relaxation and enjoyment. But that is not the only place to recharge your batteries in this, a hotel much sought after by the stylish notably during Fashion Week.

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Last but by no means least: Les Jardins du Marais.

As well as having a cosy interior, this four star hotel in the heart of Paris’s historic quarter has made the most of its 1,500m² of garden – a real luxury in the middle of the city. Here light and oxygen pervade every corner; from the suites to the restaurant via the lounges. You must not miss the view over this expanse of greenery. The hotel has the look of a small village – you could almost have a game of boules – but around Starck furniture. Because don’t forget, the Jardins du Marais is also and above all luxury in all its fineness. The hotel enjoyed a make-over in 2009, which means there are new aspects of the Jardins du Marais to discover today. Contemporary yet warm, the new decoration with its predominance of purples and whites has integrated the organic beautifully. Plants and flowers are de rigueur inside and out. Breathe easy; it’s all happening in Paris!

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The tradition of gardens

Rather than give you advice on how to care for your orchid plant or prune your boxwood, Blush takes you on a voyage of discovery to the gardens of the Sun King and the Land of the Rising Sun. So are you more Marie-Antoinette or Japanese Empress?

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he French garden, in contrast to the English garden, carries the art or order and symmetry to its peak.

Landscaping is a major art that received huge stimulus under Louis XIV and was put into practice at the time by an exceptional gardener: André Le Nôtre.

While the organisation of the French-style garden was established in the middle of the XVI century by Philibert de l’Orme at the Château d’Anet, the art of gardening only really obtained the royal seal of approval thanks to the Sun King in the XVII century.

Until that point, aside from a few rare exceptions, gardens were enclosed along the medieval model.

With the coronation of Louis XIV and his dreams of magnificence, the garden took on a political role.

It became a symbol of the grandeur of the monarch – and of his power. Nature’s disorder had to be tamed and give way to symmetry, order and perspective. Recent discoveries in the field of perspective were the impetus behind an architectural vision of nature.

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The French garden therefore was not only a place to take a walk or grow vegetables. It was an extension of the château and, as such, was expected to respond to the architectural criteria of the time. Nothing was left to chance. Everything possible was done so that the visitor might have a view of the garden’s entire layout from the château’s terrace. The overall design was geometric and symmetry was pushed to the extreme.

The creation of the garden began with the desired view from the main quarters, that of the King or lord. A central walkway marked the heart of the work, the perspective axe. Each side of this axe, tree-lined pathways, parterres and ponds were laid out. The whole garden was divided into ‘rooms’, each one fulfilling a different function along a predetermined itinerary for those strolling through.

Each room and corridor was punctuated with statues and topiaries. The water rooms were the most spectacular and prestigious. The further one strolled from the château, the more nature was allowed to reclaim her place in the form of woods and fields.

The most beautiful examples of this art of gardening were to be seen under the reign of Louis XIV

with huge differences between the first gardens and later ones. In fact in the first gardens of André Le Nôtre (Chantilly or Saint-Germain), the gardens outshone the palaces. The creations no longer had as its goal the beautification of the residence, but on the contrary reduced the château to the rank of an accessory. Many royal courts around Europe adopted the French model which remains to this day the ultimate reference in landscaping mastery. The most beautiful French gardens are at the châteaux of Chantilly, Vaux-le-Vicomte, and Versailles (see photo), of course. But fine examples can also be found at the centre of the Parc de Sceaux and the Tuileries Gardens in Paris.

In the Land of the Rising Sun, a country exuding modernity par excellence, the gardening tradition is inseparable from Zen philosophy, where man and nature live in harmony.

Zen is the Japanese word most often used to describe a practice of Indian origin known as «Dhyana» in Sanskrit. The etymology in both cases is the same: «to act at the centre» or, in a broader sense, «to be at the centre”. Zen belongs to the Buddhist religion but it has its own particularities and teachings. Originally, the Zen garden was born in China where it is known as “Chan” and served quite simply as a place of meditation and rituals for monks. Since most monasteries were located in mountains, it became common practice to embellish the meditation sites which were often very restricted in size with rocks. This garden was also very often the spot where the water reserve or well was located. Between the VII and IX centuries, the original “Chan” and the use of rocks and water features became known in Korea by the name “Sôn” and then in Japan by the name “Zen”. However, in Japan these temple gardens called “Tei” or “Niwa” were decorated with arrangements specific to the local Shinto religion.

In these Zen gardens, there are many characteristics which differentiate them from the original gardens: stone lanterns («Ishi Doro»), tablets dedicated to divinities of nature («Kami») as well as porticos («Tori»). But the real particularity of these gardens is a specific philosophical conception where man does not dominate nature but participates in it. The garden has to, therefore, be presented as a natural, not to say ideal, landscape. The art of arranging must efface itself to the benefit of the symbolic

representation of a place of divine sojourn. One pays homage here to divinities of nature just like as ancestral gods are revered at the family altar.

It is above all a microcosm which serves to capture subtle and beneficial energies which, little by little, inhabit it. Size is of no importance as a simple rock may be transformed into a lake or a mountain as the arrangement develops.

Thus the garden plays a vital role of intermediary space between the divine and the secular, the invisible and the visible, the internal and the external. The garden is a place for purification and regeneration before crossing the threshold of the house. This role is particularly important in the Tea Gardens (“Roji”) which lead to tea pavilions where the traditional tea ceremony («Chado» or «Cha No Yu») takes place. The beneficial and natural energy of the garden penetrates into the house through the intermediary of the famous floral arrangements of the “Ikebana», the very essence of the microcosm.

The most beautiful Zen gardens which can still be visited today are those of the Ginkaku-ji Temple (see photo), the Ryoan-ji Temple, created in 1499 in Tokyo, and those of the famous Temple of the Golden Pavilion, Kinkaku, known since 1220. All have a common thread of adapting the beauty of nature to each season. Creating an atmosphere of a profoundly spiritual world.

And so just like architecture these gardens, whether they are in the land of Molière or Mishima, constitute the expression of a thought, even a philosophy where beauty is the privileged means.

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Whether you are looking for a private house atmosphere, a detox or a secret hideaway, the capital of fashion and the city of lights shines in every season. Here is a quick look at three styles.

By Laure Delvigo

Hotel Gabriel In Paris

Just a short distance from the Marais, we love this first “Detox” hotel with its eco-chic design hidden behind a wonderful Art-Deco facade. A far cry from the “gadget” decorations in some so-called contemporary hotels, here you will appreciate architect Axel Schoenert attention to detail and use of noble materials. At the Gabriel everything has been thought through down to the smallest detail to ensure you have a “Zen” stay. They have worked on light wavelengths that affect the production of melatonin to get rid of wrinkles while the use of non-porous, seamless HI –MACS - the latest in environmentally-friendly material – allows for the creation of futurist cocoon spaces. At night, NightCove by Zyken, the brainchild of designer Patrick Jouin and Pr. Damien Léger, ensures optimum recuperation in modern four-poster beds. Besides these purist rooms, do not miss the Kusmi tea lounge-bar, the detox-room with lavish massages using natural active products, not forgetting privileged access to the most popular sports club of the moment, the Klay. Delightful staff and a very reason 25, rue du Grand Prieuré - 75011 Paris. +33 (0) 1 47 00 13 38 - www.gabrielparismarais.com

Radisson Blu Le Dokhan’s Hotel, Paris Trocadero

A former private residence, the Dokhan’s has that refined character particular to hotels that were once homes. Signed by Frédéric Méchiche, the design of Dokhan’s recreates the atmosphere of a neo-classical residence of the 19th Century, a cross of antique strictness and British-inspired comfort, beautifully bringing together columns, silky fabrics and authentic mahogany furniture.

In the lounge, modern-day dandies can savour a vintage whisky in front of an imperial Georgian fireplace, while in the first champagne bar in Paris, the Dokhan’s Bar, more than 50 brands of the “Nectar of Kings” can be sampled. Regency armchairs, precious woods, parquet and columns are all part of the attention to detail that even stretches to the lifts. Designed to resemble old Vuitton trunks, these are a favourite with elegant guests.

As far as the suites are concerned, Dokhan’s brings the splendour of the 18th Century back to life.

Striped fabrics, Toile de Jouy prints, they are dressed in mahogany and have velour for make-up.

A very fine establishment which is named among the places to be in Paris.

117 rue Lauriston 75116 Paris. +33 (0)1 53 65 66 99. www.radissonblu.fr/dokhanhotel-paristrocadero

Secret de Paris In Paris

The script for this hotel was written by Sandrine Alouf (author of, among others, the famous One by Five). Secret de Paris is certainly one of the most successful concepts of the year.

Tucked away in the Trinité quarter not far from the major shops, Secret de Paris invites you to live the unusual experience of a stationary journey. It takes you through a subtly dreamlike Paris where the monuments fade away only to reappear, colours mingle and perceptions change. In fact each room in the Secret de Paris is designed round a different monument. The Musée d’Orsay, the Moulin-Rouge, the Eiffel Tower, the Paris Opera and even an artist’s garret are delightfully recreated through plays on perspective and well-controlled lighting although guests are welcome to pick their own ambient lighting. On the seduction side, we loved the saucy French Cancan of the Moulin Rouge, while the beautifully nuanced tones of the Musée d’Orsay will delight busy travellers and exhausted shopaholics, just before a well-deserved hammam. This is a must in the heart of Paris. Devoted to well-being, the hotel’s garden is a poetic and soothing green space. All these details which make a difference and mean this is one new address you should definitely visit.

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Dream houses, spectacular countryside and unique experiences from Marrakesh to Courchevel for a winter on the latitude of luxury.

From the elegance of Cannes to the more relaxed atmosphere of St Tropez, to the “Belle Époque” tree-lined Nice, the French Riviera is as much a dream destination now as it has been for more than three centuries. We reveal three very coveted new addresses.

Boscolo Exedra In Nice

A jewel from the “Belle Époque”, originally designed by the famous architect Charles Dalmas (the man behind the legendary Carlton Hotel in Cannes), the new Boscolo Exedra Nice is an angelic paradise, celebrating Italian refinement and style.

In fact, no fewer than four Italian architects have contributed to this prestigious, immaculate fivestar hotel, with its red roses dotted about. In the majestic grand reception hall, with its two Carrara marble columns, one finds a reinterpretation of the graceful balanced canons that characterise the Louis XVI style. There is the lounge bar with its refined vegetation, some 550m² of spa warmed by a swimming pool lined with Bisazza mosaic, contemporary suites of tasteful luxury and of course tea to be taken in a garden that is an audacious mix of an English-style abundance of green and designer furniture. The destiny of the hotel remains closely linked with that of Nice, a reference hotel for clients with refined, exclusive taste as much in the present and future as it was in the past.

12, boulevard Victor Hugo - 06000 Nice - +33.(0)4.97.03.89.89 - www.boscolohotels.com

1835 White Palm Hotel In cannes

An anthem to French-style luxury, the 1835 White Palm Hotel offers a surprising stay, far from the “rococo” clichés one so often sees on the Croisette. The interior design is by Marc Hertrich and Nicolas Adnet (also behind the Eastwest Hotel in Switzerland); the restaurant “Le 360” offers a prized gourmet menu while the hotel’s spa is delight of unabashed “Belle Époque” opulence. The three essentials for today’s five-star hotels. With a stunning view of the Esterel hills, the Croisette and the Cannes bay, the 1835 White Palm Hotel opts for contemporary design. The decoration, based on a play on open spaces, creates a sensation of indoors-outdoors, revealing the magnificent landscape of the French Riviera. The discerning eye of the owner, Nathalie Esclapez, adds a touch of femininity to the architects’ work and the materials used are both noble and finely-worked. Walls set with leather, parquet with black concrete, and there are silks, velvets and silver-leaf plasterwork. This is elegance and refinement at its height. In order to achieve such a look, the hotel engaged the services of prestigious craftsmen – the master glassmaker Pictet, the textile artist Pietro Seminelli and Maison Charles for the lighting. The ultimate in luxury, the 1835 White Palm offers 2,700m² of marine spa in which the ultra-elitist Anne Semonin, Dr Hauschka and Valmont products are used. Sublime.

La Croisette - 1, boulevard Jean Hibert - 06400 Cannes - +33.(0)4.92.99.73.20 -www.1835-hotel.com

La Réserve In Ramatuelle

This summer, while Britney, Mariah and Cathy, so chic, showered Planet Celebrity with champagne at Nikki Beach, others were on the hills of Ramatuelle sipping organic wine or enjoying a little chocolate fancy (no added sugar). “That’s 150 calories,” explains Éric Canino, a former disciple of the chef Michel Guérard. After Geneva and Paris, welcome to the third La Réserve hotel whose excellence delights its refined and uppercrust clients. The contemporary architecture and elegant decoration are the work of Jean-Michel Wilmotte (his CV includes, among others, the headquarters of LVMH, the Richelieu wing of the Grand Louvre and the New York offices of Montblanc). The combination of cream-coloured leather and ebony wood contrasts beautifully with the pine forest of the Var and the overview of the Escalet bay. One could almost be in a photo shoot for Wallpaper* magazine! Which room to ask for? Go crazy; take the Taillat suite with its 180 m² of corner terrace. Once you have unpacked your bags, head to the doctor who will draw up a personalised programme for your stay - from a meal plan to an obligatory visit to the spa. Relax in a treatment room while undergoing the exclusive Crème de la Mer cure and a divine La Réserve massage which will almost make you forget the name of Madonna’s latest boyfriend. Saint-Tropez what? Opt unreservedly for the ultimate luxury.

Chemin de la Quessine, 83350 Ramatuelle. +33.(0) 04 94 44 94 44. - www.lareserve-ramatuelle.com

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Rémi Tessier Design in its purest form

A talented creator, Rémi Tessier designs yachts and planes for wealthy clients from the four corners of the world.

An interview with a man full of inspiration and plans.

by Quitterie Pasquesoone

How did you get started in design?

I am completely self-taught! In fact I started at the age of 15 as a trainee cabinetmaker with the “Compagnons du Devoir” (an association that helps young people find a vocation). That experience lasted eight years after which I naturally turned towards design.

I had to take out a bank loan to start my own business. It was a success: we are celebrating its 20th anniversary this year! I am very much a self-made man.

Every project reflects the personality of my client.

In fact it is Haute Couture!

Why did you choose design?

Because I only like beautiful things. Design corresponds perfectly to my frame of mind.

What are your main sources of inspiration?

I am enormously inspired by the elements of nature, by emotions, by contemporary art and life in general. Of course I am also tuned in to the inner personality of my clients.

How would you describe your style?

I would say it is purist, elegant, comfortable, sensual, natural and sophisticated all at once.

Who are you designing for today?

My clientele is exclusively made up of international business leaders and billionaires (English, American, Swiss, Italian....). I design yachts and planes for them and also private residences.

My reputation in this field is well known because each of my projects is exclusive and unique.

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Haute Couture?

Yes! I always incorporate the necessary sophistication into each creation with great sobriety. All the textures of the materials are sensual too, and natural.

Each time it is as if the sun, sea and sand had been hard at work for years. It is timeless!

I am the only one who works in such detail and with such great purity.

What in your mind makes a work a success?

For me, for a work to be a success, it must have both accuracy and balance. And above all, it must have a “soul”.

What are you dreams for tomorrow?

They are simple! To go further, higher, with more strength and more purity.... That says it all!

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hammam massages soin du corps & du visage manucure & pédicure maquillage amincissement personal training

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Lavigne

hammam massages body & facial treatment manicure & pedicure make-up weight loss treatment personal training

The Haute-Couture of travel Let’s stop denying it; holidays are to humanity what the latest Jérôme Dreyfuss is to the wardrobe of every self-respecting eco-fashionista - in-di-spens-able! And that is why over the last few years all sorts of internet-friendly travel agencies have been popping up. They may be great for a weekend break in Europe but when it comes to top-of-the-range it can be trickier. In Dominique Lavigne, Blush has discovered a rare gem for taking a real break. Whether you fancy watching the Royal Ballet of Cambodia at the Angkor Wat temple, or uncovering the splendours of the palaces of the Maharajah or playing a game of elephant polo in the gardens of Jaipur; experience the extraordinary with the expert in deluxe escapes.

“L’Appartement by Your Place” 16 cours de Rive 1204 Genève (étage 01) t +41 (0)22 346 9229 m +41 (0)78 881 7374 contact@your-place.org

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An organiser of holidays without doubt; a quality service provider for sure. But there is that little something extra with her, that detail that makes you appreciate her as soon as you meet her. Dominique Lavigne is above all a woman. She has some 20 years of experience in luxury tourism and trained with the best of prestigious agencies such as Tapis Rouge International, Automobile Club de France Voyages and Voyage Excellence. It was in 2005 that she decided to use all her experience to set up her own business. The motto for her travel agency was Personalise! “I go about things a bit like a doctor so that I can suggest the trip that best suits my clients,” she says. So Doctor, what treatment would you suggest? First come the questions: your family situation, whether you have children or not, when you can take your holidays … Then come the details.

It is in uncovering your passions, your hobbies, your favourite sports and your lifestyle that Dominique Lavigne can give you precise advice. Then she looks at your history; you most recent trips, your favourite destinations, what you liked, what you weren’t so keen on. So it is only after having taken the time to get to know you that Dominique will point you in a certain direction. Her insight, expertise and her great contacts in the four corners of the world make all the difference for this haute-couture service.

At Dominique Lavigne’s, a myriad of trips are on offer from cultural breaks to a complete change of scene via gastronomy or well-being. In addition there are the sumptuous spas, be they on a far-flung

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island in the Philippines, in the middle of a private lagoon in Madagascar or in the heart of a bay of white sand on a Caribbean beach, indulge yourself in these paradisiacal spots. Relaxation, intense pleasure and luxury will all be waiting for you.

For nature lovers keen on sensorial trips and a total change of scene, the expert in deluxe holidays will help you discover unique gems around the world.

A residence in the heart of the jungle of Belize, a lodge in Namibia or “camps” resembling the finest hotels lost in Botswana. This type of trip exalts the full range of beauty that the world has to offer.

The destinations proposed by Dominique Lavigne are so spectacular that each one merits a major visit.

On foot or by helicopter, discover mountains and glaciers of breathtaking beauty.

On the gastronomic front, gourmets will appreciate the exclusive itineraries created around the best tables and most prestigious cellars of France or the world. The programme includes meeting the extraordinary owners of the various sites, cookery courses and of course privileged moments in the most splendid residences. More than an initiation in flavours, this is a true introduction into the craft itself. From Europe to India via South Africa and Japan, share these delicious journeys around the globe.

If you dream of total immersion in another civilisation with all its rites and traditions, your dream can

now come true with Dominique Lavigne. Temples, archaeological sites, palaces of a thousand and one nights in the four corners of the earth are open to you, always under the best conditions. Celebrate your birthday in a Scottish castle or while away a few days in a villa on Lake Como, as the mood takes you.

These generic propositions are only the background for Dominique Lavigne, because her skills go far beyond simply booking a plane and a luxury suite.

It is possible to combine a food-and-wine trip with a cultural visit in the same country if that is what you wish. Generous and passionate, Dominique Lavigne creates tailor-made trips. That is how her idea of a journey through the lands of precious stones was born. On it you can discover outstanding mines and markets, the history of the stones and their extraction. At present, DL Conseil is the only agency to offer such an itinerary. And all that because one of her clients was passionate about rocks …

A meeting with the Maharajah? A private visit to the magnificent Saint Mark’s Basilica in Venice outside opening hours? It is all taken care of.

And if her clientele remains demanding, Dominique Lavigne conjugates the exceptional in the present perfect.

DL Conseil 38 rue Michel-Ange Paris XVIème.

00 331 46 51 34 28 www.voyages-dominiquelavigne.com

“Exclusif, totalement individualisé, L’Appartement by Your Place redéfini le bien-être et la mise en forme”

“Exclusive and fully personalized, the Apartment by Your Place redefines your well-being and fitness”

www.your-place.org

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Tempvs Compvtare Life is precious, life is Luxury

Tempvs Compvtare burst on to the scene as a young talent to keep an eye on at the much hyped Baselworld 2010. A far cry from bling-bling clichés and crocodile skin, Tempvs Compvtare is more a cheerful troublemaker at the heart of international haute horlogerie and doesn’t pull its punches. The founding members of Tempvs Compvtare, Rebecca, Nicolas Jeanson and their accomplices, act as a kind of visionary collective spirit determined to save the oceans through the creation of 100% eco-chic, sublime diving watches. Dive into a brand new timepiece, the Sea Shepherd Watch.

LINDNER GOLF & SKI PARC RHODANIA

Un lieu exceptionnel pour des exigences exceptionnelles.

Par Laure Delvigo.

Photo : Jean-Luc Scotto.

Au cœur de Crans-Montana deux Chalets de luxe situés dans un paysage de parc unique.

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s a tribute to Paul Watson and his organisation, the Sea Shepherd Watch couldn’t be better named!

In fact the Sea Shepherd has been watching over marine species for more than 30 years, using direct intervention methods to prevent illegal fishing. This is a long way from the «Charity Business» fashion.

Paul Watson, a founding member of Greenpeace is one of today’s real eco heroes, permanently battling against the illegal exploitation of the oceans and the horrific speculation it engenders. «Catching a single red tuna can earn you around $150,000 dollars today. In two years time, a red tuna could be worth

$1 million, given the progressive disappearance of the species», says Watson by way of an example.

It is a figure that sends shivers down the spine and almost puts us off our favourite sushi!

Tempvs Compvtare is using its exclusive new timepiece to support the essential work carried out by Watson’s NGO, especially its intervention project in the fragile and precious waters of the Mediterranean where the United Nations estimates some 700 boats are fishing illegally.

The Sea Shepherd watch is equipped with a Valjoux ETA 7750 movement. Like all the timepieces created by Tempvs Compvtare, it is produced

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and assembled entirely in the Neuchâtel region of Switzerland. As with all other Tempvs Compvtare watches, no shark or stingray skin is used, nor indeed the skin of any mammal or reptile. Furthermore, living resources are not used beyond their natural capacity for regeneration. It is worth noting that a third of Tempvs Compvtare profits – some $1,000 per watch sold - is devoted to the preservation of the oceans.Tempvs Compvtare, a beautiful luxury and ecological alternative so you can live in harmony with the natural world.

Marc Lindner Rhodania S.A. Rue du Rhodania 7, CP 63 CH-3963 Crans-Montana 2 Office +41 27 486 92 92 Mobile +41 78 696 30 32 Marc.Lindner@LindnerHotels.ch www.RhodaniaParc.ch

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If the XVIII century objectified nature by confirming it in a space of truth with which we had an immediate rapport, the XIX century made it spectacular through a most exotic botanic fashion arising from successive waves of colonialism. Cathedrals of glass were added to private residences to house new plants imported into Europe.

Nature entered the home, bringing its own Rousseauistic naivety (The New Heloise).

The need for nature grew from then on, and with it the desire for renewal and a clear language for objects, living areas and behaviour. The ready osmosis between the habitat, objects and nature opened the door to new horizons.

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4 1. Home autour du monde - Hanging pot/small or medium - 2. Home autour du monde - Plant hanging light, Alexis Tricoire design. - 3. Acqua di Parma Pansy Flower & Oolong Decorated Candle - From selected perfumeries. - 4. Val St Lambert - Kaléido Vase - 5. Jean Boggio for Franz – Extraordinary garden windbreak – Porcelain and wood - 6. Christofle Arborescence Collection Designer: Ora-Ïto - Haute Orfèvrerie candelabra - 7. Compagnie/GRASS MIRROR Designer: Jean-Jacques Hubert - H2O architects - 8. FREDERICIA - STINGRAY chair - Designer: Thomas PEDERSEN - 9. UMBRA / GRAPEVINE WINE WRACK - Designer: RAN LERNER, Acrylic wine wrack. Holds six bottles. - 10-11. Daum vases Ginkgo. - 12. Mathieu Lehanneur - Andrea – LaboGroup 13. Jardin de Babylone, Plant wall, www.jardindebabylone.fr

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The Plaza Athénée experience A unique moment in the heart of French hostelry Number 25 Avenue de Montaigne has always been a legendary address.

For it is here, in the centre of Paris, a few steps from the famous Champs Elysées that we find the Plaza Athénée. More than a palace, a truly extraordinary place…

By Quitterie Pasquesoone

A rare gem

© Sandrine Tessier

of a designer Sandrine Tessier receives clients searching for the perfect piece of jewellery in her apartment in Rue Saint Honoré. A meeting with an exceptional designer.

By Corentin Orsini

Are these meetings absolutely essential in the jewellery-making process?

Yes! The creation of a piece of jewellery is the result of the process carried out with the client.

From our meetings together and our discussions, the needs and desires of the client are brought into focus. These meetings are an extremely important step in conceiving a creation that corresponds to their image.

I’m a bit like the goldsmith of their dreams.

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and producing a final gouache design which is presented to the client with the finished piece. Each step is validated by the client and any necessary adjustments are made along the way so that the end result really is a material and poetic interpretation of their dreams. More and more clients are taking advantage of the private gallery section on my internet site so they can follow progress (sketches, designs, choice of stones…) directly.

What is your speciality?

Beauty, preciousness and rarity are the fundamental values that I defend with all my being!

I take great pleasure in creating and working with noble materials whatever the technical difficulties involved. My last collection “Angels and Demons” involved enamel (a material similar to crystal in its chemical composition and protected by a special decree: Décret N°82-223 du 25 février 1982 portant application de la Loi du 1er août 1905).

The Angels and Demons were produced in “Blanc Limoges” grisailles. This French enamelling technique dates back to the XVI century and consists of working an enamel paste (“Blanc Limoges”) with a needle to obtain various degrees of grey. The piece is then fired (at approximately 800°c) to become almost unchangeable over time.

The family atelier created by my grandparents is

the last to use and master this technique! This rare savoir-faire earned it the title “Living Heritage Enterprise” (Entreprises du Patrimoine Vivant).

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How does one meet you and how does a first appointment with a potential client take place?

My name is discreetly passed along by word of mouth, a little like a secret. People don’t come across me by accident; they come because they are looking for beauty, rarity and something that is one-of-akind. They are looking to create their piece of jewellery with my help. Each client is different and each meeting is as much an adventure for them as for me!

It’s through these meetings that the actual creation of jewellery emerges. The result of a fruitful collaboration is made-to-measure pieces of jewellery that reflect the personality and desires of the client.

In two words it is their jewellery.

mong the 45 suites offered by the hotel, you can choose according to your mood an apartment overlooking the charming garden court, Montmartre or the roofs of Paris. Whichever you choose, you will find yourself in a tasteful and immaculate universe.

If you feel like it making the most of the attractions of the capital, you could opt for the legendary Eiffel 361 suite from which you can watch the light display on the Iron Lady … And thus you fall into a voluptuous space of silk and taffeta. A welcoming environment made even more so by the gentle and relaxing lighting. You certainly will not be able to resist the charm of this beautiful suite, decorated in a tasteful mix of classic and contemporary styles and with a stunning chandelier. And if you are looking for entertainment, there is also a grand piano and an authentic games table. Elegance and refinement – both are in play here.

For further stimulation of the senses, step inside the Kingdom of flavours over which celebrated threestar chef Alain Ducasse reigns. The authentic taste of French gastronomy made even better with an added touch of the contemporary: that is what is on offer on this menu the colourfulness of which matches the seasons. A cuisine of international renown for a memorable moment rich with tastes.

Of course you cannot leave the Plaza without being pampered at the Dior Institut which offers the chance of an unforgettable experience. Give yourself over to the expertise of the Dior Institut team. Parisian luxury reaches its height here through innovation and subtlety. A relaxing break of rare refinement, to be enjoyed alone or accompanied.

Plaza Athenée 25 avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris Tel : 33 (0) 1 53 67 66 65 www.plaza-athenee-paris.com

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Alain Passard

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Veritably vegetable mad!

With its three Michelin stars, the Arpège restaurant is a celebration of the cuisine of a chef full of boldness and creativity…

In place of honour? The vegetable, in all its glory…

By Quitterie Pasquesoone

“I think I went a long way with poultry and red meat.

Today I aspire to a new exploration: that of the vegetable,” said Alain Passard some years ago.

This change of direction gave birth to a new menu, a veritable collection of vegetables.

And it is with a huge and undisguised pleasure that the chef has been cultivating three kitchen gardens for his Parisian clients ever since. The vegetable has become his priority.

Like a fashion designer, he tailors his menu to the seasons, serving his guests only the produce of his garden. Only seasonal vegetables, with a natural taste, powerful and pure. Thus each week serves up a helping of novelty, creativity and variety.

Like a vegetable patch magician, Alain Passard never ceases to surprise us as day after day he builds on his love affair with nature. Watch him flambéing his beetroots, smoking his potatoes and cooking his onions over a real fire. Listen to the vegetables from his garden talk to him. Who better than Alain Passard to have such dialogue?

A cuisine as close to the earth as possible but full of refinement. An experience not to be missed.

Exerts from the vegetable collection 2010 - Gratin of sweet onion with black Sarawak pepper and yellow Sturon - Smoky soup and Speck cream soufflé - Colour, flavour, aroma and design of the garden, ephemeral harvest - “Célerisotto” with black truffle and Parmigiano Reggiano - Multi-coloured “Harlequin” jackets with Calluire black turnips, mammoth salsify, green meat radish and white satin carrot…

Restaurant Arpège : 84 rue de Varenne 75007 Paris Tel: 33 (0)1 47 05 09 06 www.alain-passard.com

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Alain Passard’s Vertical Asparagus Recipe Serves 4: 1 bunch of asparagus 16cm in diameter (chose large white, green or violet asparagus) 40 g of butter A few bay leaves The zest of 1 lime A few lemongrass sticks Réalisation : The idea is to peel the asparagus with a vegetable peeler and then reconstruct the bunch, keeping it stable with greaseproof paper and kitchen string.

When reconstructing the bunch, interweave a precious mix of flavours by combining the bay leaves, the lime zest and the lemongrass sticks. Melt salted butted in a pan over a low heat and then place the asparagus bunch in vertically. Over the next two hours, let the heat rise up through the asparagus while basting regularly with the butter from the cooking. Ensure the butter remains yellow, or slightly hazelnut but no darker than that. When it is cooked, place the asparagus bunch on a hot serving dish and serve with the cooking juices, chopped lemon grass, lime and bay leaves. Sprinkle with sea salt and serve on hot plates. The tip of the asparagus should be hot and raw, the body should be soft and the base should be slightly caramelised.

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for your table The Decorative arts and design of the 20th Century (Arts Décoratifs et Design du 20ème siècle) sale being held at Christie’s in Paris on May 28 contains, among other jewels two lots from the great artist Claude Lalanne. Which is our favourite? The Gingko table – just like an everlasting flower.

By Nicolas Berger

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orn in 1924, the sculptor Claude Lalanne has fascinated art fans for decades with her fabulous metal creations. Among her works are the famous Homme à tête de chou, (Man with a cabbage head) which, in 1976, inspired the album of the same name by Serge Gainsbourg. The French singer/songwriter commented at the time: “I came across Homme à tête de chou in the window of a contemporary art gallery... Hypnotised, I walked in, paid cash and had it delivered.» Claude Lalanne also creates numerous pieces of jewellery and tables and chairs. Renowned collectors such as the Rothschilds or the Noailles discovered her talent early on. And Yves Saint Laurent was one of her most loyal fans. Claude created a bust of the model Veroushka for him. Dressed in the breastplate, worn over a draped dress, this model was a huge success in the autumn ’69 Haute

Couture collection. Claude also created a series of mirrors for Yves Saint Laurent, turning the designer’s apartment into a window for his multiple art.

Collectors the world over have admired this work, as well as the chairs of leaves for their apartments and great sculptures for their gardens since Claude and her husband François-Xavier are also very experienced in the art of topiary. And the French state itself has bought several pieces. The Mobilier National (the state furniture collection) and the Manufacture de Sèvres have both commissioned this exceptional pair of artists. Besides furniture, the Lalannes have created monumental sculptures in Paris, Tokyo and Los Angeles.

Claude Lalanne’s work is based on the modelling and assembly of organic forms using casting and electro-plating techniques. When she sculpts, she likes to give rein to improvisation, nature and the

shift of senses through the juxtaposition of disparate elements. Thus she abolishes the borders between art and decoration. By combining an indisputable technical ability with a great sense of poetry, her sculptures provoke astonishment, even laughter by swinging between daily life and imagination, by the mutation of art into useful objects!

The Gingko table, expected to fetch between 40,000 and 60,000 euros, is a little treasure of refinement.

With its floral theme and delicate curves, this aluminium model created in 1996, evokes all the seduction of the Modern Style, subtly made real.

For those who love this atypical art, note that Claude Lalanne and her husband are the subject of a retrospective at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris until July 4 2010!

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Green Wind With the return of sunny days, a green wind of renewal is blowing through the literary world. Treasures of Nature and the most innovative architecture, beautiful young men and girls in flower magnified by Testino on existential walks, all you need to do is keep an open eye!

By Nicolas Berger.

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Michèle Lesbre – Gianni Burattoni Gallimard, 11 euros “I did not know where this path which snaked its way through the pale night would lead me. My footsteps were lost in the deep silence, occasionally disturbed by the flight of a bird.

It was not really night but rather a complicit game between light and shadow, perhaps effetto notte, as Italian film-makers would call it.” Between real walks and inner explorations, the words of Michèle Lesbre echo the drawings of Gianni

Avant-gardes du XXe siècle - Arts et littérature 1905 - 1930 Serge Fauchereau Flammarion, 49 euross

Starting anew with impressionism and symbolism, rejecting aesthetic tradition and glorifying the modern world, the Avant-Gardes of the 20th century brought together all the founding currents of the history of contemporary art and some of its greatest artists: expressionism with Döblin, Kirchner, Bartok, Kokoschka and Schoenberg, cubism with

Nils-Udo Botanica Magnifica

Jonathan M. Singer, W. John Kress, Marc Hachadourian Citadelles & Mazenod, 150 euros For Jonathan M. Singer, the artist’s point of view is complementary to that of science. To recreate the beauty of Nature through photography is to take part in a better comprehension of its workings and the dangers threatening it.

This luxurious book, just like the great natural history encyclopedia, offers a scientific directory of the rarest plant and flower species, all inviting you to dive into a universe of fascinating aesthetic richness.

Testino, Mario De Janeiro

Text by Gisèle Bündchen, Caetano Veloso and Regina Casé Taschen, 29.99 euros He may have been born in Lima in Peru, but the celebrated fashion photographer Mario Testino has always been fascinated by Rio de Janeiro where he spent summer holidays as a child. The natural sensuality, sexual liberty and lust for life of the city left a deep impression on him. “When I was 14, on holiday, and going from my house to the beach and seeing everyone walk everywhere in their tiny bathing suits - the girls

The Garden Book Phaidon, 24.95 euros

“The Garden Book” offers a selection of 500 of the greatest creators of gardens – architects, landscapers, patrons or owners from ancient times to the present day in alphabetical order.

From the legendary gardens of Ancient Persia to contemporary creations in the United States and Europe, via classical French-style gardens, “The Garden Book” is an invitation to stroll through the gardens of the world. This selection offers an exceptional overview of parks and landscapes. As well as

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A hymn to biodiversity, this meticulous work put together using the very latest in modern photographic technology captivates the eye. From orchids from the Philippines to South African amaryllis via Amazonian water lilies, shapes as surprising as they are magnificent are captured with all the subtlety of their colours and textures. It is almost a voyage of initiation through the beauties of Mother Nature!

were so sexy and carefree and wild - I just could not believe it,” he says. Through this book, Testino pays a sort of homage to one of the most extraordinary and magnificent cities in the world; and to its inhabitants. From the beaches of Copacabana to the baixos of Ipanema, from penthouses to favelas via the most famous carnival in the world, Testino dedicates this love poem to the city that captured his heart as a teenager and never let it go.

such celebrated creations as the Villa Borghese in Rome or Gaudí’s Park Guëll in Barcelona, this work also gives you the chance to discover some lesser known gardens. Each creator is represented by a full page picture of a garden characteristic of their work, accompanied by a text detailing their contribution to the history and the concept of landscaping.

Time to cultivate our gardens!

Text by Bernard Vasseur Cercle d’Art, 16 euros He started with painting and moved to Paris to give himself to it entirely. But in 1972, Nils-Udo abruptly upped and returned to his native Germany and Bavaria. There he discovered a new way of glorifying the central theme in his life (the all powerful creator of nature) by celebrating it through arrangements and installations in situ, immortalising it in sumptuous photographs where he captures the initial and changeable

Hadid, Complete Works 1979–2009, Art Edition Text by Philip Jodidio Taschen, 750 euros

Zaha Hadid is a very controversial architect who, despite critical success and numerous awards, did not realized any of her projects for many years. Some even went as far as to say that her projects were unrealizable. And yet, over the last decade she has overseen the completion of numerous important buildings including the Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art in Cincinnati (which the New York Times described as “the

Les Parcs Nationaux en France Patrick Desgraupes and Michel Fonovich Aubanel, 37 euros

France’s national parks association is celebrating its 50th birthday! What better occasion for Aubanel to publish its first book in collaboration with the venerable institution. After having visited France’s 10 national parks, Patrick Desgraupes has produced a breathtaking book of photographs. Stunned by the landscape he saw on his excursions, he shares with us the luxuriant flora and fauna, the stunning views from the peaks of mountains, the majestic lakes but also the local

Burattoni. Here the notion of landscape, of intimacy with nature constitutes a philosophical identity quest. Gianni Burattoni, who teaches at the Paris School of Architecture, recently presented these illustrations in an exhibition Chasse aux fantômes (Ghost hunting) at the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature. In trade jargon, the term “ghost” means the negative, paper or card, marking the absence of a work. Thus one can better measure the depth of this apparently small book, and of these disappearances as bucolic as they are metaphysical.

Picasso, Braque, Gris, Stein and Cummings, futurism with Marinetti, Boccioni, Apollinaire and Cendrars, or Russian imaginism with Mariengof, Mayakovsky … and so many more! Mixing literature, music and fine art, Serge Fauchereau studies the influences and affinities that fed the different currents and revisits movements rarely touched upon in art history such as vorticism, Anglo-American imaginism, AfroIndian Brazil, the Ultraist movement… Through his personal view, he develops a learned critique of the avant-gardes of the 20th century, advancing the idea that the history of art and literature is perpetually groomed and corrected by the present.

A very beautiful panorama of this abundant period. state of these sculptures which really are alive, perishable and absorbed in natural cycles. A sublime energy fills the imaginary botany of Nils-Udo: to regenerate us through nature while opening our minds to the great musings of the soul and delivering us over to the rushing winds of dreams.

It is with knowingly composed colours on his canvas that he leads us on. For many years he has been writing a new and unprecedented chapter of his artistic endeavours, magnificently revealed in this book, which from start to finish carries the stamp of his work in nature, his incomparable talent.

most important building in America since the Cold War”), and the Phaeno Science Centre in Wolfsburg and the BMW Central Building and new factory in Leipzig in Germany.

Today, thanks to her daring futurist designs, which propelled her into the foreground of world architecture, Hadid has finally gained international recognition. This extra large volume covers the entirety of her work to the present day including her most recent projects from Dubai to Guangzhou, and offers an exceptional insight into her career as much in the domain of interior design as architecture, through gripping analysis, spectacular photos and her own drawings.

people, concerned about the future of their surroundings.

This richly illustrated book is accompanied by words from Michel Fonovich, emphasising the natural and cultural richness as well as the huge diversity of this heritage. It is a book that goes to the heart of ecological concerns and the conservation of nature. Not surprisingly, the preface is written by one of France’s most celebrated environmentalists, Nicolas Hulot.

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Take our test to find out whether you are eco-chic or eco-zero!

By Quitterie Pasquesoone

1-You are organising a smart dinner with friends.

For the event you order from your caterer: A- A quinoa salad with raisins and smoked tofu brochettes.

B-A lemony sea bream with seasonal vegetables and basmati rice.

C- Pan-seared red tuna in sesame seeds. Exotic fruit salad for dessert.

2- You decide to spend a weekend by the sea. Booking your hotel you opt for: A- A wooden hotel with solar panel heating. The latest trend.

B- Deluxe, it goes without saying. If it is environmentally friendly, so much the better. If not – so what?

C- A desert island. And of course a private jet to get there.

3- For getting around on a day-to-day basis you travel by: A- Bicycle; there is nothing better for keeping your legs in shape.

B- Your little car that you adore, even if you try to go on foot as much as possible.

C- The latest coupé. A marvel of technology.

4- When it comes to clothes you cannot resist: A- All the latest chic collections in organic cotton. Oh yes, they exist!

B - WWF T-shirts from Colette.

C- Outfits from the top designers. Who care’s what the material is?

5-Real fur, you find it: A- Scandalous. Furthermore, you are an animal rights activist.

B- Not great. You restrict yourself to a rabbit skin scarf or a fox fur hat.

C- Tops. A seal fur coat – now that keeps you warm!

6-You decide to buy yourself a new handbag. You opt for a design in: A- Organic bamboo. And no chrome or heavy metals.

B- Leather. Real, beautiful.

C- Nylon. Solid and available in lots of colours.

7- In your vanity case one will always find: A- Sparkling organic oil with lemon extract. To beautify and nourish your skin at all times.

B- A moisturising lotion. Without parabens if possible!

C- Lots of make-up. Essential to be beautiful.

8- Certain cosmetics are tested ion animals. You find that: A- Shameful. We have no right to make those poor animals suffer.

B- Obviously not great… But then it’s not the end of the world either.

C- You couldn’t really care less. As long as it’s not your dog that’s suffering it’s all the same to you.

9- Eating organic is above all: A- A question of the environment. Say no to pesticides for the good of the planet!

B- A matter of health. And it is worth making the effort.

C- A marketing gimmick. You won’t be taken in.

10- For you, being both eco-friendly and chic is: A- Fundamental. Money and luxury must play their part in saving the planet.

B- Not easy on a daily basis. But with a little common sense it is feasible.

C- Impossible. It is quite simply a contradiction in terms.

YOUR PROFILE You scored mostly As: You are 100% Eco-chic!

The least one can say is that you know how to stay elegant in the face of any ecological challenge. Conscious of your style and the future of the planet, you are not prepared to make any compromises. With you, eco-friendly materials go hand-in-hand with the latest trends and you leave nothing to chance.

Beauty products, clothes, cars – your entire way of life breathes green attitude. And with buckets of style to boot. Bravo: that is true class!

You scored mostly Bs: You are Eco, but first and foremost Chic!

Yes you are interested in the environment it is true. But from a distance, or almost! Because while you do make an effort from time to time to rhyme chic with eco, you aren’t obsessive about it, nor is it a daily priority for you! What a shame, because you could always adopt a greener attitude without having to sacrifice elegance … A little effort is all it takes: you are so near to being the best!

You scored mostly Cs: You are an Eco-zero!

Yes you are chic, that’s for sure. But at what price? Because judging by your replies the environment is the least of your worries! What matters most to you is to be at the height of elegance even if it costs the Earth, literally. So it is time to stop. You really are on the wrong path! Did you know you can be ultra-chic while still respecting the environment? Its gorgeous, it’s organic … and it’s for a good cause!

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Alexandre Zouari &Kerastase Between Princesses, Baronesses and VIPs, Alexandre Zouari knows how to throw a great event. In fact, the famous Figaro with his 24 carat gold scissors played the charming host for Kérastase at the launch of its exclusive new range for men; Capital Force.

An appropriate name given the gorgeous guys who provided living shop window displays. And that is how such a large number of celebrities found themselves at 1 Avenue du Président Wilson, Paris, to be there for one the greatest evenings of the year.

Ariel Wizman

Philippe Starck and his wife.

Princess Helene de Yougoslavie

Bernard Danillon Cazella (Dior) and Sophie Deniau

Alexandre Zouari and Virginie Mouzat Ophelie Winter and Prince Jean Poniatowski

Mme Sophie Deniau Gilbert Costes

Baron and Baronne de Dietrich

Kihrat Young

Francoise Dumas

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Alexandra and Christine Fain

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Laurent Dubois (L’Oréal) and Alexandre Zouari Comtesse Joy de Rohan Chabot and her son Emmanuel de Rohan Chabot

Alexandre Zouari and Val Marchiori

Gregory Ayoun & Laure Delvigo (Blush) and Alexandre Zouari

Judith Martin and Charles Pelletier

Princesse Helene de Yougoslavie, Maurizzio Gianninoni Ferrari and Princesse Amelie de Bourbon de Parme

Anne Caroline De Fleury

Marine Sion and Nauale Boubaya (Zouari)

Mr Ruffat and his wife (L’Oréal)

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Dr Nader Saab and Mrs Annabella Hilal

Ali Al Bawardi and CEO of Cartier Bernard Fornas Lebanese Singer and Unicef ambassadeur Nancy Ajram

Under the patronage of HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, Wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, this year’s most anticipated polo sporting event is set to take place once again, for the 5th successive year at the prominent Desert Palm Resort and Polo Club.

Passion, tradition, sophistication and sporting elegance... a unique lifestyle symbolized by Cartier, «the King of jewellers” this elite event gathers together royalty, celebrities, VIPs from the Dubai social scene and fans of the “sport of kings”.

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An absolute wealth of stars and socialites, such as Kate Moss, Matthew Williamson and Mario Testino gathered at London’s Roundhouse for the Love Ball. They were answering the call of Natalia Vodianova and De Beers who had teamed up for a good cause. Together with Lucy Yeomans, Editor-in-Chief of Harper’s Bazaar UK, the top model and the jewellers organised the charity gala to raise funds for the Naked Heart Foundation which helps deprived children in Russia.

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Suzy Menkes and De Beers CEO Francois Delage

Leona Lewis

Model Alice Dellal

Julia Restoin Roitfeld Donna Karen and Mario Testino

Charlotte Casiraghi Diane von Furstenberg

Amber Le Bon Sharleen Spiteri

Matthew Williamson

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Your Floral Horoscope The Ancients knew the virtues of the plant kingdom. And in order you can benefit from their knowledge, Blush has found your protective flower. Whether in a perfume, a sachet or simply in a bouquet give yourself a treat and bring yourself good luck!

By Mister Mystery

Aries (March 21 – April 20)

Taurus (April 21 – May 21)

Gemini (May 22 – June 21)

Cancer (June 22 – July 22) Your magic flower is the lily.

Now is a good time to get to know someone better, perhaps that wonderful stranger you met recently.

But this will entail reining in your legendary spontaneity – especially when it comes to talking – if you want to build a stable and lasting relationship. Professionally, the stars are protecting you, especially Mercury who aids exchanges and transaction.

A few work-related trips are on the horizon for mid June.

You are entering a more serene period at home and in the office. Believe in your luck! It’s true Saturn is not being particularly kind to you but you have the strength to stand up to him. Those around you admire your courage. If you are job-seeking, good opportunities will arise from September 20. Feeling a little run down? Get back into sport!

The stars are shining on you and showing you just how easy it is to be happy. You feel good at home, which makes you want to spend time with your partner. Make the most of the fun you have with your friends – go out! On the work front, don’t hesitate to claim what is your due. Don’t remain passive in the face of difficulties but learn to exercise your rights.

The powerful energy of March will help you throughout the summer.

Venus predicts a torrid encounter, very different from those you are used to, this summer. Don’t get carried away too quickly, keep matters in perspective if you want this relationship to blossom. A small hitch on the work front. Between decision makers and reluctant bosses, it would be reckless to dive in and rebel. Get on with your job and keep discussions to a minimum to avoid provoking criticism. You will be full of energy from the end of June.

Leo (July 23 – August 23) Your magic flower of the rose.

Virgo (August 24 – September 23)

Libra (September 24 – October 22) Your magic flower is the orchid.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 22) Your magic flower is the jasmine.

For those of you in a relationship, the Sun is breathing a feeling of security into your home. You are feeling calm, happy with your lot, and are ready to plan new projects with your other half. If you are still single, the Moon of June 26 heralds a happy encounter.

On the financial side, your excessive generosity will finish by costing you dear. Keep an eye on your accounts and try to put a little to one side so that the end of the holidays doesn’t hit too hard!

Your other half may be leading the emotional dance with all its ups and downs but never mind. Because you are moving forward in calmer waters and your projects are beginning to bear fruit. Within the family, tricky topics should be diplomatically avoided. On a professional front, despite opposition and limited room for manoeuvre, you will achieve your goals and soon obtain the answers you were seeking thanks to Jupiter’s support.

Pampered by the stars, you love passionately when in a relationship and when single you fall for those who match you, especially from mid-July. Make the most of your invigorating creativity to find a balance.

On the work front, marry experience with innovation to make the most out of a situation well suited to your boldness with progress and expansion abroad. It appears a collaboration will prove excellent for you.

If you are single, you may be suffering from a lack of affection rather than becoming used to it. To protect yourself from feeling sad invite your friends over, organise a family get-together. In short, fill your time! Those in a couple should look after their relationship. Saturn is hampering your money flow slightly this summer but it is not the catastrophe you think it is. Health: others will envy your vitality!

Sagittarius (November23–December21) Your magic flower is the dahlia.

Capricorn (December 22 – January 20) Your magic flower is the cyclamen.

Aquarius (January 21 – February 18)

Pisces (February 19 – March 20)

Despite some agreeable moments you are going through a “lacking” period: lacking in peace, lacking in dreams coming true. Perhaps you are far from the one you love, perhaps they are too busy. At work you are at a temporary halt, at times overtaken by rivals or competitors, in particular by an Aquarius. Play it subtly and rein in an impulsiveness that could give rise to tactical errors. Above all don’t panic: Jupiter will be on your side from June 15!

Zeal and enthusiasm are in the air and will perfectly match your loving temperament if you are in a couple.

For single Capricorns, a professional relationship could take a very loving turn as long as you act cautiously and with a clear head: don’t rush things, let them take their course! If you are in search of intellectual evolution and fulfilment, you could well decide to take up studies or a training programme from September.

Dissatisfaction on the one hand, a wind of enthusiasm, renewal and passion on the other. Conclusion ?

Wonderful love stories marred by a personal or family problem. For once, dare to be straight with your partner!

On the work front, combativeness, strong backing and your own popularity are your trump cards. However, from mid-July Saturn will force you to make a big effort, to prove yourself. Don’t worry, Uranus will protect you!

Numerous contacts with influential people will enable you to free yourself and move towards the kind of life you really aspire to. For Single Pisceans, the planets will delay a romantic encounter a little longer but rest assured, it would be very surprising were you not in a couple by October.

Patience! Neptune’s energy will give you an appetite for travel and discovery. Go for it!

Your magic flower is the peony.

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Your magic flower is the tulip.

Your magic flower is the arum.

Your magic flower is the iris.

Your magic flower is the carnation.

Your magic flower is the mimosa.

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