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P 27-29 editorial P 30

time keepers

P 32

beauty news

P 34

jewellery news

P 36 Make Up District Be more beautiful than yesterday with ingenious make-up.

P 38 Secret Beauty The latest editions in a library of dream perfumes where you will be carried away on a wave of exoticism.

P 58 The Lifting New Regeneration An FMH specialist in general, plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr Rivoalan has perfected a revolutionary new facelift.

P 60 complements for well-being Internationally-renowned genomics specialist, Professor Elena Baranova.

P 62 Miha Bodytec - The Performer Say hello to the lifestyle machine of tomorrow.

P 64 Henrick Lavaud - A master of well-being Holistic therapist Henrick Lavaud can help you find a balance between body and mind.

P 66 Madonna As defiant as Higher, faster, that’s Madonna’s credo!

ever

P 40 PERFECT Scents Whether you are a collector or simply a perfume lover, check out these precious vintage bottles.

P 68 From Amber Head to Dior, Johnny Depp Reveals all

P 42 Cosmetic revolution At the forefront of research and innovation, the most modern weapons in skincare are attacking signs of ageing from every side.

P 72 Caroline de Maigret - A French style icon The rock chick we all want to look like!

P 46 A journey of the senses Exotic fragrances to scrub, moisturise, improve the effectiveness of your treatments and lift your body as well as your spirits!

P 48 Caviar & crystal The leading product in the Caviar range, the Skin Caviar Luxe Cream.

P 50 Auralys - The New Way To Get Fit !

Let me introduce you the innovative Auralys’s fitness machines.

P 52 LA VALLÉE The cosmetics of well-being.

P 56 DR ZARRINPOUR On the man who shapes our smile who clings to our lips…

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Up close and personal with this exceptionally talented man.

P 74 Alexa Chung - From Brit-girl to It-girl!

She’s all over the fashion pages of your favourite magazines.

P 76 Moschino - Car wash chic!

The Moschino story… Fasten your seat belts!

P 80

Object of Desire

P 82 Fashion On my terms Fashion is a perpetual cycle…

P 84 Fashion WEEK In the street as stylish as ever!

P 86 Weekend In Milano Check out our selection of accessories find out what’s hot and see what inspires you.

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P 90 Gentilhomme Style-conscious men.

P 144 Made in Brazil New design star Zanini de Zanine.

P 92 The EKSO Watches Gallery The most beautiful watches in the world!

P 146 Bubble of luxury A few gorgeous, elegant and delicious, luxury scented items.

P 94 Kerbedanz - Timepiece of symbols True to its artistic heritage of fine jewellery-making!

P 148 Sensual Winter When all is cold and white, there is no greater pleasure than finding a place where you really feel at home.

P 96 Mauron Musy The pinnacle of the watchmaker’s art.

P 98 LIC A passion for perfection We talk to an authentic craftsman of luxury goods.

FASHION EDITORIALS P 100 P 108 P 116

Sparkling Signature by Julia Noni for Cartier Poetry in motion BY Jean-Luc Scotto MONO LAKE by Ron Contarsy and Seth Karecha

P 126 A real taste of Thailand The Como hotel is the place to go if you want to try some of the world’s finest Thai cuisine.

P 128 Le Montana The new place to be in Saint-Germain.

P 132 The Sha Wellness A detox temple for the jet-set.

Clinic

P 136 Barnes Mont-Blanc The height of luxury!

P 138

HOTELS SELECTION

P 142 The spirit of precious There are so many different ways that something can be precious.

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P 150 Geneva The sound A must for all sound buffs!

of perfection

P 152 Michel Haillard - King of Tribal Pursuit We catch up with an anti-conformist artist who has mastered the bizarre with panache!

P 154 AI Line Design - The Making your wishes come true.

key to your dreams!

P 156 Diptyque - Imaginary Forests Luxury candle maker Diptyque joins forces with French artist Julien Columbier.

P 158 Warhol steps out of the shadows A European first for Warhol’s monumental abstract series Shadows.

P 162 A Still Life of Space Interview with Thomas Canto.

Time

P 164 Christine Deroche and Jean-Luc Georges Answering quations on the subject of art!

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PEOPLE

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NUMEROLOGY

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Something à la mode” is a prolongation of pleasure, the ultimate treat and an art which should never lose sight of its clear social role: to spread happiness.

Fashion is consumed a little too rapidly these days for us to agree to follow it always. “Something à la mode” is the girl, the boy and the trend of the moment like Alexa Chung, Jeremy Scott, Caroline de Maigret, Johnny Depp and Madonna, who carry their generation forward without complaint, who commit themselves, rise up and make the occasional mistake. No matter! “Something à la mode” is everything that makes a person want to learn, to invent a different world for themselves. Fashion has the most wonderful ace up its sleeve to continue on its journey without inconveniencing us: beauty. Sometimes we just need to find the art and the style. “The world is blue like an orange,” we used to say not so long ago. The world of Blush is blue and on it we eat oranges, we play with words without forgetting frivolity, levity, the imaginary, dreams, pleasure, insolence - life. It is up to you to turn the page; those who don’t read it won’t understand.

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fter Al Pacino, Charlize Theron and Beyoncé, the superstar Madonna grants us an exceptional interview while Johnny Depp gives us a frank account of his career and his collaboration with Dior. Staying State-side of the Atlantic, after creating HDP by Blush in Saint-Tropez, we are delighted to be behind the new magazine for the hotel chain The Gate Collection, which includes the legendary Watergate in Washington, recently redesigned by Ron Arad, and the majestic Hôtel du Collectionneur in Paris. Through our advertisers, experts on elitist know-how, the aim of our editorial line is to introduce you to all that is exceptional from Carl F. Bucherer to Cartier, who honour us with their exclusive presence in our articles on fine jewellery and fine watches. A foretaste of the SIHH and Baselworld, of which we are partners.

An invitation to a journey of excellence and dreams.

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News

Time Keepers Time-Keepers

By Laure Delvigo

Carl

F. Bucherer the sequel?

With the action thriller John Wick 2 set for release in 2016, eagle-eyed lovers of high-end watches will be keeping a close eye on the wrists of the main protagonist, Keanu Reeves.

They won’t have forgotten that for the original John Wick, he sported a Manero AutoDate with a light dial from Swiss watchmaker Carl F. Bucherer while his co-star, Willem Dafoe wore a Manero AutoDate in classic black and Daniel Bernhardt donned a striking Patravi ChronoGrade. And the reason? The film’s director and producer, stunt action designers David Leitch and Chad Stahelski, are Friends of the Brand. And the time-pieces created by Carl F. Bucherer echo the need for precision and perfect timing that fast action stunts require. The original John Wick was packed with breathtaking stunts, thrilling suspense and an A-list cast.

We are hoping for more of the same, and some stunning time-pieces to boot, in the sequel.

Danny Willet, Audemars

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Piguet’s new golf

Danny Willett joins the Audemars Piguet golf ambassadors Dream Team alongside Keegan Bradley, Bud Cauley, Darren Clarke, Victor Dubuisson, Sir Nick Faldo, Miguel Ángel Jiménez, Louis Oosthuizen, Ian Poulter, Henrik Stenson, Peter Uihlein, Lee Westwood and Bernd Wiesberger. Currently ranked 2nd in the Race to Dubai (European ranking), Danny is the Swiss watch-maker’s newest ambassador.

Quite a dandy on the green, Danny wears a stainless steel Royal Oak Chronograph and embraces without a doubt Audemars Piguet’s brand philosophy: “To break the rules, you must first master them.”

Photo © Audemars Piguet 2015

Oscar

Winner Christoph Waltz Presents

First Filmmaker Award At Iwc Gala Event 72nd Venice Film

Festival - Elisa Sednaoui shines in Jaeger-LeCoultre

Elisa Sednaoui donned a Fendi dress and wore a Jaeger-LeCoultre to attend the Closing Ceremony and premiere at the 72nd Venice Film Festival at the Palazzo del Casino in Venice, Italy.

Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images for Jaeger-LeCoultre

IWC Schaffhausen stepped up to the mark as a co-partner of the Zurich Film Festival for the second time. “The partnership with this dynamic festival, which is increasingly establishing itself as an important meeting point for the film industry, is the perfect affirmation of our passion for film and the cinema,” acknowledged Georges Kern. The Swiss luxury watch manufacturer had also set the stage for a very special highlight during the festival: under the heading “IWC Schaffhausen Talks To”, selected guests of the Zurich Summit had a chance to listen to in-depth conversations with two global stars of cinema, Marc Forster and Christoph Waltz.

Photo by Lennart Preiss/Getty Images for IWC

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Mauron Musy reveals

new ARMURE watch collection

Inventor of the nO-Ring® waterproofing process, the Swiss watchmaker Mauron Musy has unveiled the new ARMURE watch collection. Six models characterised by simple yet carefully designed curves have been produced and assembled in the company workshops located in the heart of the Broye valley, Switzerland. Discover this collection of outstanding timepieces as well as the patented nO-Ring® waterproofing system on the www.mauronmusy.com website.

Watche

Watche The brand presents its new products in its range We, Wex wrist watch skeleton. Crossing mechanics, design and watchmaking, combining functionality and originality. Its design is intended purist, functional. It belongs to a style that we are already familiar. The WEX completes the range We1, We1S, We2, We3S, We5S. This new model incorporates a new WEX round steel case with black PVD treatment. A sapphire crystal front and back are used to display the skeleton at the sight of the holder’s privacy and thus see its mechanical movement. Bracelet high quality Tuscany leather with a rubber core complete the set and brings great comfort. www.watche.ch

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News Beauty

By Laure Delvigo

Lucia Iraci on

the move!

N° 95 Boulevard Saint Germain has just been given a makeover – by Lucia Iraci. To celebrate its 15th anniversary the hair salon has unveiled new premises as elegant and unusual as its founder – Lucia Iraci herself whose career has led her to work with such icons of fashion as Yves Saint Laurent and Peter Lindbergh. A huge glass roof lets natural light into the salon while its décor is a delightful and elegant combination of designer style with baroque touches. In this atypical spot Lucia, accompanied by her beauty experts, offers a range of bespoke hair treatments and delicate colourings.

Treat your hair to the best at Lucia Iraci.

Christophe Durand Makeup Artist in France Elizabeth Arden names

The renowned make-up artist and hair stylist Christophe Durand is on first name terms with luxury brands like Chopard and Céline, not to mention international celebrities such as Eva Herzigova and Gong Li. After spending a decade as head of colours and creation with Bourjois, in 2011 he opened “Le Bal des Créateurs”, a heteroclite salon bringing together art, fashion and hair styling, in his adopted town of Geneva. For Elisabeth Arden, this lover of art and style will provide professional advice, personalised analysis and other tips designed to bring out your beauty in a very New York-style VIP area.

A date for your beauty diary!

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A detox day

at La Mamounia

This is a wonderful way to discover Marrakech’s most precious jewel, faceted by Jacques Garcia: the La Mamounia hotel. Give your mind, body and eyes a treat while waving goodbye to stress for a dreamlike day that goes under the name of “Detox Day Pass” and is open to residents and non-residents alike. The programme includes a one-hour Detox Treatment combining manual draining techniques, a massage to release toxins and breathing tips to create a feeling of lightness. The treatment is coupled with two menus created by Chef Aurélien Poirot: a French and an Italian style detox lunch. Each dish is designed to purify the body while delighting the taste buds.

Also, all fruit and vegetables used in these menus come from La Mamounia’s kitchen garden and are certified organic.

Gorgeous and good for you – head to La Mamounia for a dream detox at a very reasonable price!

Avenue Prince Moulay Rachid - Marrakech - Morocco - +212 524 388 600 www.mamounia.com €140 per person per day. This pass also gives you access to swimming pools and sports facilities.

Book in advance with Customer Relations. The L’Italien restaurant is open for lunch from Monday to Wednesday and the Le Français restaurant is open from Wednesday to Sunday.

, the new Biotherm ambassador

Candice Swanepoel

Dynamic, energetic, toned and naturally radiant, just like her native South Africa, Candice Swanepoel meets all the criteria of the modern woman according to Biotherm. Feminine, self-confident and bursting with vitality, Candice is the perfect incarnation of Biotherm’s “live more, live life to the full” philosophy. According to the stunning blonde, being a fashion icon requires iron discipline equal to that of top-flight sportsmen and women. Candice has been working with the same coach for almost 10 years now and she is always trying out new ways of staying in shape. Her extraordinary beauty is closely linked to her healthy lifestyle and her boundless energy. After Elle Macpherson and Christy Turlington, Candice is a new Biotherm top model to follow! www.biotherm.com 32

Elizabeth Arden pop-up store Galerie Passy Plaza - 53 rue de Passy - 75016 Paris - + 33 (0)1 45 27 49 32 www.elizabetharden.fr

Vallée at the new Spa du Royal the Hotel Royal Savoy in Lausanne

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La Vallée announce it’s partnership with the new opening “The SPA du Royal” beginning 2016. Located in legendary hotel “Royal Savoy” in Lausanne and known to be a refuge for royalty and aristocrats from around the world. Today appeared in a new sumptuous architecture and contemporary construction, symbol of prestige, provides incomparable services and brings new look to beauty and wellness.Spanning 1500sqm modern spa features eight Treatment rooms where full range of La Vallee face and body treatments will be on offer.

Hotel “Royal Savoy” - Avenue d’Ouchy 40, 1006 Lausanne - +41 21 614 88 88 www.royalsavoy.ch - www.lavalleecosmetics.com

Beyond Beauty: the

gatherings

in Paris

first Rare Perfume

For the first time at the Beyond Beauty trade fair and also for the first time in Paris, the perfume industry was given pride of place. With the launch of the Premières Rencontres du Parfum Rare (Rare Perfume Meetings) in Paris in a dedicated area along with a series of master classes and a round table discussion that included Thomas Fontaine from Jean Patou, the rare perfume market – which has tripled in just 10 years - was the main focus of the event. By providing a platform for exceptional perfumery Beyond Beauty confirmed its commitment to an industry that is right at home in Paris, the capital of beauty and the historic fiefdom of perfumery. The fair offered all visitors a real odyssey in honour of rare perfumes. www.beyondbeautyevents.com

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News

Jewellery

By Laure Delvigo

Rihannawears

Casa Reale

diamond hoop earrings as she reveals the artwork for her eighth album, Anti, at the MAMA Gallery in Los Angeles, California.

Since it was founded in 2013, Casa Reale has become known throughout the jewellery industry as a leader in the creation of exquisite fashion jewellery. Set up by Joseph Yushuva, founder and partner of jewellery manufacturer JPM Brothers, Joseph has been able to utilize his expertise to create a signature fashion jewellery brand.

Crafted to be a statement of luxury and glamour, Casa Reale offers unmistakably creative pieces, making women feel bold, confident and captivating. Casa Reale is sold internationally in some of the world’s most renowned jewellers in the United States, Dubai and Moscow and has been worn by both royalty and celebrities.

Art

The Jewel right at home in Hong Kong showroom

CINDY CHAO The Art Jewel is now fully settled in to its new exclusive private showroom at Hong Kong’s 50 Connaught Road Central.

Spanning some 125 square metres, the appointment-only facility is where the brand’s renowned Black Label Masterpieces are permanently housed and exhibited. The spring move marked the transition of the brand’s headquarter to Hong Kong, providing a privileged space for discerning collectors worldwide to indulge in the refined beauty of the brand’s art jewel creations.

www.casareale.com

Fine

jewellers Nuun Jewels launch Banajir, a new collection of bangles

Banajir is a new collection of elegant full metal or pavé bangles designed by Nourah AlFaisal, Nuun founder and designer.

Inspired by traditional, geometric, Saudi patterns, Banajir offers a modern and cosmopolitan take on traditional, ancestral, oriental jewellery. For centuries, on all shores of the Arabian Sea and beyond, bangles have been statement pieces women accumulate on their arms, from the simplest to the most elaborate. The Banajirs are made to order in pairs. You can see them at the Four Seasons George V in Paris! www.nuunjewels.com

A Cuckoo Moment

Luxury with fashion appeal and the joy of living instead of cool understatement! In 2005, designer Lia Fallschessel established a cuckoo moment... turning her passion for exceptional designs and materials into jewellery and accessories. Since then, she has been delighting fashionistas worldwide and explains: “Desire is something wonderful.” For the production of the extravagant pieces, made of stingray, python, crocodile and ostrich leg, she only uses fair trade raw material. A cuckoo moment… manufactures in Germany, Italy and Spain, in order to ensure the highest quality and excellent processing. The finishing touches are added to most of the items in the Düsseldorf studio. New, light jewellery designs and breezy colourful accessoires make a lively start to spring!

That’s a cuckoo moment…, the brand with a keen sense of fashion and luxury. www.a-cuckoo-moment.de

Dubai Desert Palm

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11th of the Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge 2015

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, the 11th edition of the prestigious Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge 2015 concluded with an 8-4 win for Desert Palm, featuring Tariq Albwardy and Rashid Al Habtoor. Their valiant opponents were Habtoor Polo, headed up by Rashid’s brother Mohammed Al Habtoor and Stuart Wrigley.More than 500 Cartier guests attended this thrilling four-chukka match, with socialite and model Bianca Brandolini watching from the Royal Box, accompanied by Laurent Gaborit, Managing Director of Cartier Middle East and India, and Neil Hobday, Chief Executive of Guards Polo Club.

The event was once again held at Ali Albwardy’s Desert Palm Resort and Polo Club – an equestrian oasis in the heart of Dubai.

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Carrera y Carrera,

Taylor Swift’s amulet

The best-selling singer of the United States these past two years – Taylor Swift – has once again chosen her fetish jewellery brand, Carrera y Carrera, to receive the four most important awards of the night at the MTV Video Music Awards. On this occasion she wore the Círculos de Fuego ring in yellow gold. This is one of the winner’s favorite collections thanks to its strength and energy, very much in sync with her own fierce and glowing nature. Carrera y Carrera delights in the loyalty that Taylor Swift demonstrates for its designs, and is proud to be the victory amulet of a singer who so well represents the values of the brand that loves women like her: strong, with a unique personality, powerful, and free.

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Make-Up District

Be more beautiful than yesterday with ingenious make-up to create smoky eyes in 10 minutes flat, vibrant lacquer to colour the lips or caviar for a flawless complexion; cosmetics are preparing new innovations for the future which go beyond our imagination.

Luckily, the future is tomorrow.

By Laure Delvigo

Anthony Vaccarello for Lancôme Hypnôse Palettes

Imitate Daria and Naomi Graphic style is encapsulated to the letter because it is inspired by the typographic effects deployed on some of the designs by the man who was previously at Fendi and is the new Creative Director of Versace’s Versus collection. The height of chic, the leather-effect case is luxurious to the touch, a Glam Rock cover slashed w ith a diago nal line, the hallmark of Anthony Vaccarello.

Three Hypnôse Palettes set the tone for a new m o d e r n it y w h i c h i s free-spirited, chic and fa shionable. C ompact and practical, you’ll find his taste for graphic contrasts in the four shades, ref lect ing a st rong character who is always individual. €50

Giorgio Armani Ecstasy Lacquer Hot lips

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and fashion with bestsellers like the famous No. 400, an invitation to the red carpet, but also No. 402 Red-to-Go. E C S TA S Y L AC QU E R has the shine of a lacquer, the moisture of a balm, the hold of ink and the intensity of colour. A perfect balance between comfort, hold, colour and shine. €33.50 www.armanibeauty.fr

Urban Decay Naked Smoky Casual Chic

A lethal weapon for an elusive and sophisticated look; Naked Smoky from Urban Decay. This palette contains everything you need to achieve natural, smoky eyes: a dozen nude and sensual colou r s includ ing t hree totally new shades. Warm bronzes, nuanced greys, intense browns, sumptuous taupes and intense blacks in matte, satin and iridescent formats, Naked Smoky has thought of everything! Not to mention all the right brushes and detailed tutorials from the best make-up artists.

Exclusively at Sephora RRP: €49.50

Guerlain Colour Lacquer Shine on

The promise of heightened femininit y r ight down to the fingertips, its shades give long-lasting, lacquered shine. Enriched with adhesive and acrylic resins, this varnish is best applied evenly to achieve the true colour. Featuring an exclusive applicator brush which is wide and extra flat, it fits the shape of the nail and delivers the ideal amount of varnish for a uniform application with the first coat. We love the ten must-have vibrant shades that go perfectly with the iconic shades of Guerlain. €24

Yves Saint Laurent Couture Kajal Glam rock

Kajal Couture is a 3-in-1 kohl, eyeliner and eyeshadow for creating looks which are both dark and ultra-feminine. It can be applied in three different ways: as a high-precision eyeliner, for a graphic look, as a kohl, to smudge around the eyes for a look which is pretty but intensely powerful. And as an eyeshadow for smoky eyes with a neo-grunge

intensity. Available in four variations of deep black, we love the Cobalt Blue No. 2, a black impregn at e d w it h a s ubt le navy-blue that gives body and depth. €29

Make Up For Ever Smoky Extravagant Kit Essential

Three essent ial products for eyes which are simple and practical to use: Smoky Extravagant mascara to give lashes length and volume, an Aqua Eyes pencil in the Beauty-to-go format to intensify the look and a mini Sens’Eyes for gentle and effective cleansing.

The ideal beauty accessory for a long haul flight!

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Make Up For Ever Lash Show Wow!

“One look says it all,” as the saying goes. Ready to use again and again, Make Up For Ever false eyelashes, the darlings of the make-up artists on fashion shoots or at Fashion Week, can be used by all women every day. With implants to f lesh out or fill in the sparse areas,

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The big attraction is to be able to change your look every day from glamorous, to mischievous, to graphic, to infinity… €17.50

La Prairie - Skin Caviar Concealer Foundation

Haute couture cosmetics The new bottle design is decorated with the cobalt blue, characteristic of the Caviar Collection.

Skin Caviar Concealer Foundation with SPF 15 is both a luxury skincare product and a professional concealer which guarantees a natural colour and f lawless skin. The ideal combination of skincare and makeup, it is instant perfection from the first application. At the end of the bottle is a concealer to camouf lage dark circles and imperfections. The long-term moisturising formula strengthens and protects the skin thanks to its legendar y caviar extracts, there is also a new peptide for increased firmness and elasticity for a f lawless natural complexion with a deliciously fresh finish. €193.50

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Secret Beauty The world of perfume has always had its niche brands developing exclusive fragrances as well as the luxury fashion houses creating their own private collections with a couture feel. Here are the latest editions in a library of dream perfumes where you will be carried away on a wave of exoticism.

By Laure Delvigo

Majestic

Parfum de Marly - Sedbury

Gathering of emotions Première Note - Java Wood

PREMIERE NOTE TM eaux de parfum are made from rare and precious natural raw materials, capturing their quality and authenticity. From the first flower harvest to the selection of the finest wood extracts, each element is gathered and treated with the utmost care. Every extract is redolent with the memory of a distant region. They form part of a unique collection where each eau de parfum offers a contrast with bold associations.

Our favourite is Java Wood, a fragrance full of personality, which gets stronger with earthy and smoky notes appearing in the background. The freshness of bergamot, star anise, tobacco, cumin and Sichuan pepper, bring a contemporary twist to vetiver. Elegant and bold, you are advised to combine it with Orange Calabria for a touch of sparkle. 50ml €80 & 100ml - €130.

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Enchanting

Atelier Cologne - Oud Saphir In Cologne Absolue, the rarest, most valuable and unexpected essences in the world of perfume are magnified in a concentration of 18 percent for strong women.

Oil of Davana, iris, everlasting flower, sandalwood, Egyptian jasmine, Madagascan vanilla and oud reveal their exclusive characters in Sylvie Ganter and Christophe Cervasel’s creations.

Adorned with metal, We love their bottles adorned with metal and wrapped in leather - most notably the 200ml edition which can be engraved with your name or initials on request. Oud Sapphire or pure luxury as it might also be known, as much for its bottle as for its composition.

Made in France. 200 ml. €240 100 ml. €165. 30 ml with burgundy leather case €95.00.

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Hanae Mori - Butterfly Staying true to the demands of Haute Couture, Hanae Mori has used rare ingredients and classic flowers in her fragrance to create genuinely hand-made perfumes. Infused in a bouquet of peony, feminine Damascena Rose and intoxicating jasmine invite you to succumb. Then delicately fruity almond tree mingles with hypnotic Cedarwood and Mysore Sandalwood. A hymn to gluttony, adorned with sensuality.

50ml € 57.00.

King Louis XV had two consuming passions: thoroughbred horses and perfume. The city of Grasse was originally the “stud farm of France” and was probably home to the finest stallions in Europe, but the King also made it the world capital of perfume. In 1739, Louis XV brought together his two passions and commissioned Guillaume Coustou to create the famous “Marly Horses”. These are the equestrian statues that adorned a monumental fountain which was perfumed, like all the fountains at the French court, at the express request of the King. Parfums de Marly decided to revive the splendour of this golden age of perfumery, breathing fantasy back into perfumery in a way that is sadly lacking today. Sedbury has a middle note of tuberose, full of flowery personality, treated like a single flower-note, something quite rare today, softened with a little jasmine and iris to make it more tender, less narcotic and lying languidly on a bed of vanilla, patchouli and vetiver.

Incredibly aristocratic €183 75ml.

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P erfect Scents

Whether you are a collector or simply a perfume lover, check out these precious vintage bottles, witness to the good times gone by and those yet to come, a gentle link between the past and the future.

Photo: Jean-Luc Scotto Realisation: Laure Delvigo

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Exotic Leather Velvet Exotic Leather recreates the purest sensation of skin. It is the essence of a man, his scent and his masculinity, enriched with an elegant touch of leather. It is a sensual and sophisticated fragrance, one of Stefano Gabbana’s favourites. The heart of this woody-Cyprus tree fragrance is the black leather accord, with its incredible complexity.

Available at Harrods, London 50ml – £155 - 150ml – £290 www.harrods.com - www.dolcegabbana.com

Olivier Durbano Tourmaline Oud, smoked wood, leather and incense reinforce the notes of musk, amber and patchouli which form a mesmerising backdrop to Tourmaline. The black Tourmaline is a stone known for its protective qualities, keeping you safe from harmful external influences and transforming negativity into a positive attitude.

A precious talisman to keep for yourself or give to someone else!

Available from Tayzo in Cannes and Jovoy in Paris.

100ml - €150 www.olivierdurbano.com

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Mimosa Velvet Mimosa Bloom reveals the natural and luminous glow of the Mimosa flower, a flower chosen to celebrate women. Born from the Sicilian memories of Domenico Dolce, the scent has an unmistakable trail, gracious and persistent. The heliotrope and musky notes extend the floral signature of the Mimosa with its vaporous sophistication.

Available at Harrods, London 150ml - £290 - 50ml – £155 - 150ml – £290 www.harrods.com - www.dolcegabbana.com 40

Montblanc Heritage Chronométrie and Hugh Jackman Crafted for New Heights In homage to the European explorer and his need for utmost precision, Montblanc pays special tribute with the Montblanc Heritage Chronométrie Quantième Complet Vasco da Gama Special Edition featuring a full calendar and a blue lacquered constellation around the moon phase, which shows the exact same night sky above the Cape of Good Hope as Vasco da Gama observed it in 1497 on his first journey to India. Visit Montblanc.com

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Cosmetic

revolution At the forefront of research and innovation, the most modern weapons in skincare are attacking signs of ageing from every side. The battle against wrinkles is currently at a turning point.

Here are some of the new developments that have won us over.

By Laure Delvigo

Avant-garde

Esthederm - Lift & Repair Absolute Repulp Balm Frédérique Bel, Daphne Roulier and Aure Atika are fighting over it! The new Esthederm balm is one of the most innovative beauty products of this season. Exclusively designed for thin faces, this hightech concentrate made of Centella asiatica triterpenes, biopolymer glucan, extract of beech bud and natural pea peptides for a plumping effect, resculpts the oval of the face and quickly recreates its youthful volumes. It is the ideal product to recapture a youthful curved face for those over the age of 40. Its silky formula penetrates instantly without leaving an oily film. Note: Lift & Repair also offers a special formula for round faces. 50 ml €85

Full of freshness

Bonpoint - Crème Fluide Visage Have your eyes lost their sparkle? Here’s an anti-stress and anti-fatigue solution: The legendary Bonpoint brand is now using its high-class expertise to develop a new beauty range which is just as gentle and up-market as its children’s collections. We love its wonderful flowery formula: Orange blossom combines with the protective and moisturising benefits of cotton flower and cherry blossom, while white rose with its anti-oxidant properties boosts skin radiance and helps to combat the effect of daily changes in the environment.

Its fluid texture is deeply moisturising and protects the face. Well done Bonpoint!

50ml €64.34

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Stunning!

La Prairie - Skin Caviar Luxe Cream - Sheer As one of the most valuable creams in the world, Skin Caviar Luxe Cream was so successful that it sold out completely just months after its launch in 1998. Inspired by the hopes and wishes of its clients, La Prairie focused its research on the texture of this product to create a new showpiece in the legendary Caviar Collection: Skin Caviar Luxe Cream - Sheer.

As a result of its exceptional concentration of caviar extracts and exclusive Cellular Complex, this elite cream lifts and firms the face while redefining its contours. The results are astonishing from the first application: fine lines and wrinkles are smoothed, the skin texture is refined and the complexion is left glowing. A delicious sensory experience, for deeply nourished skin. Give your skin a treat with La Prairie! 50ml €376

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Radiance

La Vallée STX Performance Precious Luminescence Cream Using the latest technological research around Raspberry stem cells, Precious Luminescence Cream repairs skin cell barriers, stimulates the synthesis of collagen and boosts skin elasticity.

The appearance of fine lines and wrinkles are reduced, transforming your skin to sheer smoothness and radiance. 50 ml €255

The new generation of eye creams

Lancôme - Advanced Génifique Yeux Light-Pearl. Eye Illuminator Youth Activating Concentrate As we get older, bags appear under the eyes, the upper eyelid droops, the eyes close and lose the radiance of youth. Opening the eye is therefore essential to the balance of the face and even an extra millimetre is enough to significantly change the perception of the entire face. With a secret formula and design protected by seven patents, plus with a new generation of applicator, the Light-Pearl™, which is able to reach the most inaccessible areas of the eye contour with a more flexible tilt angle of 80 degrees, Lancôme has developed one of the most efficient eye contour products. Indeed, after six weeks of application, there is a 17% decrease in the size of bags under the eyes and eyelids are less puffy. Eyes are beautiful, younger looking and recapture the sparkle of youth.

On sale in France on lancome.fr and from approved perfumeries. 20ml - €61

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High-tech booster

Wonderstripes - Hyaluron Moisturising Booster Mask Suitable for all skin types, this mask with bio-cellulose combines hyaluronic acid, aloe vera and collagen for optimum efficiency. Bio-cellulose is a natural nano-fibre which is ultra-thin and flexible and fits the contours of the face like a second skin. Leave it on for 20 minutes and after a a single application the face is instantly bright, smooth and deeply rehydrated. Perfect if you want to look rested even if you’ve been up all night or for an instant boost of radiance before a night out! For best results, use the mask once or twice a week. Made in Germany. Five masks - €69.90 - wonderstripes.fr Birchbox.fr - thebeautyst.com - Mademoiselle bio

Turn back time

StriVectin SD Advanced Intensive Concentrate for Wrinkles and Stretchmarks This clever 2-in-1 anti-wrinkle and anti-stretchmark beauty concentrate helps to fight against small skin defects.

The anti-wrinkle treatment with Collagex-CE Wrinkle Repair Complex™ specifically targets youthful collagen to restore the elasticity of the skin and visibly reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. The patented NIA-114 molecule enhances the skin’s protective barrier to optimise performance and protect against environmental damage. After two weeks of use wrinkles and stretch marks fade and skin look more youthful. 60 ml - 135 ml and €84 - €139.90 - exclusively at Sephora

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From Shanghai to Pondicherry via Essaouira, exotic fragrances to scrub, moisturise, improve the effectiveness of your treatments and lift your body as well as your spirits!

By Laure Delvigo

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Laughing Buddha - Fortune Oil

Baija

Nuit à Pondichéry - Body scrub

K hiel’s Soy Milk & Honey

M aroc Maroc

Inspired by K hiel’s iconic classic, the original Crème de Corps, this whipped body butter provides deep hydration for 24 hours and is extremely pleasant to use. Full of soy milk and whipped honey, it is enriched with shea butter and squalane to help rehydrate the skin and it also contains jojoba butter, Vitamin E and beta-carotene to protect and soften skin.

You will love its fiendishly addictive fragrance as well as the ultra-light texture.

226g - €42 kiehls.com

Inspired by t r ad it iona l Moroccan black soap, this ex foliat ing pa ste enr iched with beeswax, Carnauba wax, extract of honey, orange peel powder, brow n sug a r a nd sesame and Argan oils will take you on a journey to the land of the Arabian Nights! Bursting with natural exfoliating grains, this exceptional treatment eliminates toxins and other dead cells while leaving your skin incredibly soft and covered with a light silky veil. Apply it once a week, at home or in the steam room.

200 ml - €85 marocmaroc.com

Whipped Body Butter

Laughing Buddha was a famous monk in ancient China. With his legendary smile, he brought happi ne s s a nd wea lt h to everyone who crossed his path.

It was this story that inspired RITUALS to create a new range to bring you optimism, luck and happiness everyday. Fortune Oil, which is packed with sweet orange and cedar, turns into a silky, nourishing foam in the water leaving skin deliciously soft. Fortune Oil will also prolong the life of your winter tan!

200ml - €8.50 rituals.com

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G et away from it all w ith this tot ally addictive body scrub, the perfect balance of fresh lotus and spicy ginger.

There is nothing better for boosting the skin tone than these soft, rich, orange-coloured exfoliating grains of sugar. There is no better scrub for getting rid of dead cells, but it is also notable for its extreme softness and richness with the soothing properties of sunflower oil. You will also love the natural ginger extract that gives this irresistible scrub a pleasant invigorating quality, the perfect companion for a soft and deliciously scented skin.

212ml - €26.90 baijacollections.com

Honey Amber Detoxifying exfoliating body paste

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By Laure Delvigo

a Prairie has enhanced its collection with an exceptional creation by Baccarat.

The leading product in the Caviar range, the Skin Caviar Luxe Cream, has been placed in an exquisite Baccarat crystal caviar server.

Hand-made, each piece bears the hallmarks of the famous hexagonal Harcourt 1841 glass from Baccarat.

The base of the server is

topped by a cobalt blue cabochon, a reference to the signature colour of the Swiss La Prairie brand. And to ensure your pleasure does not stop when the Skin Caviar Luxe Cream is finished, you can simply remove the jar and replace it with the serving dish supplied and you have a real caviar server. Now that is luxury.

“Caviar Spectaculaire”, including the Baccarat crystal cup (940 grams of crystal) and the Skin Caviar Luxe cream (75 ml) is available as a limited edition of just 1,500 examples around the world. €1,860.

La Prairie 199 rue Saint-Honoré 5001 Paris www.la-prairie.fr

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Auralys The New Way To Get Fit !

Since last January, in the heart of Geneva, one of the most famous Sudio Trainning opened. This setting, a haven of well-being and self-transcendence offer coaches with unique fitness techniques and equipment to the latest technology. Let me introduce you the innovative Auralys’s fitness machines.

The Cobra Royal

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he combined effects of cycling in the water and water resistance with hydro-massage jets allow results 10 times faster than the classic cycling and help reshape your body. The aquabiking also helps to strengthen muscles, effectively reduces any cellulite or orange peel effects and also boost morale and fights stress.

An everyday ally.

The Individual Aquabike

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obra Royal is a cardiovascular device following the principles of waterskiing and squats. A 20-minute session allows you to work efficiently your body and your endurance. Here you are, facing a mix between, innovation and design, a piece of art !

It is interesting to know that the machines used by Auralys are also for sale and customizable upon command.

Auralys Switzerland and USA (+41) (0) 22 900 07 66 contacts@auralys-usacorp.com

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La Vallée Or the cosmetics of well-being

In the very closed circle of Swiss high-end cosmetics, the La Vallée brand has known how to com-bine the best of nature with the excellence of scientific research. We explore a beauty line that is authentic and makes no concessions.

By Nicolas Berger

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nspired by the treasures of the Swiss Alps from where some of its actives are sourced, La Vallée offers men and women a unique well-being experience in which the treatments are not only highly effective but also awaken the senses. Taken over not long ago by Yann Tavernier and his wife, Dr Shakhnoza Tavernier, the brand is now renowned from Russia to Dubai – and throughout Switzerland of course!

Developed in collaboration with various Swiss and European scientific laboratories, the care routine is based on three main protective shields: the Cell Protective Shield which protects cells and regenerates the skin

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cells deep down using a serum; the Epidermis Protective Shield which fights external aggression and rebuilds and strengthens the skin barrier through a cream and the Youth Capital Protective Shield which protects the skin from free radicals caused by UV rays thanks to a sun cream.

This global anti-ageing solution comes in a choice of seven complete care ranges so as to preserve and maintain a complexion that is youthful, beautiful and healthy.

This unique concept is not just a marketing formula; La Vallée’s primar y concern is that its products should work and that is why it selects the

most effective actives. As well as essential oils of the highest quality, the brand’s ingredients include precious nectar from the Buddleja Davidii, also known as “ butterf ly bush”, which stimulates cell regeneration. Very much an emblem of the Swiss Alps, spring water is a veritable concentrate of minerals and is also included in some compositions. Lastly, the ultimate in luxury, caviar extract provides optimal and visible results in skin regeneration and anti-aging processes which is why a whole line is devoted to it!

Aut hent ic a nd pa s sionate about her work, Dr Shakhnoza supervises the training of the beauticians that work with the

brand – whether in a beauticians or in a luxury hotel’s spa - herself. This way she is able to ensure a link between doctor and treatment-giver, between the dermis and the epidermis.

Most importantly, she makes sure the beauty ritual is exactly the same wherever in the world it is performed for perfect results.

At the cutting edge of scientific research and bringing out the best in the rarest of natural actives, you will by now have realised La Vallée treatments promise you a skin that is both perfected and protected!

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Spotlight

On the man who shapes our smile who clings to our lips…

It might be enigmatic, perhaps shy or a little awkward, it lights people up with a divine glow and infers a special feeling on whoever is on the receiving end.

A much-loved smile, whether it be a huge beam or a slight turning up of the corners of the mouth, costs nothing more than the simple pleasure of giving or receiving it. Yet we can never fail to ponder the secrets of its perfect outline…

By Fiona Esther

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Nothing stays the same, if it’s imperfect and lacklustre with the passing years, your smile has reached its limit. But are you stuck with it? - Never- Inject high doses of pleasure, on the Place de la Madeleine where you will find a perfect, custom-made smile. Held in high esteem by his peers and with his top-class dental practises dental jeweller Arash Zarrinpour and his all-women team who never leave him bring out the best in all of us .

The imperceptible “River 8” veneers carefully correct alignment and shape and come in various shades.

Natural for everyday, or sometimes more sophisticated, depending on the look you want and the desired finish, and they are ready in record time the perfect expression of real happiness! It is with great care and a gentle touch, in complete privacy and luxurious comfort, that the dental jewellery is born.

From Paris to Aix en Provence, and in the prestigious Lemanic clinic in Lausanne where the unique treatments are now available, a smile should already be on your lips. All you need to do is say Cheese.

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T he Lifting New Regeneration From Doctor Rivoalan

A n FMH specialist in general, plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr Rivoalan has perfected a revolutionary new facelift. Let’s find out more!

By Nicolas Berger Photo © ValuaVitaly

Sagging jowls? Double chin?

W hat you need is the New Regeneration facelift created

by Dr Rivoalan! With this new technique, Dr Rivoalan first inserts completely invisible suspension threads which act like ligaments. These spread the tension evenly over the full length of the implant so that muscular movement is retained.

He then adds a few stem cell injections and voilà – the result is both natural and lasting: cheek bones appear higher, nasolabial wrinkles and marionette lines disappear, the eyes look brighter, eyebrows are perfect, the oval shape of the face is restored and the neck is firmed. Most importantly,

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this acelift is carried out under local anaesthetic with very little tissue separation using a miniinvasive and relatively painless technique. No need to stay in hospital and you can get back to your normal smile within about a week of the operation!

This is a high-tech treatment for both men and women that Dr Rivoalan carries out exclusively at his Beausoleil clinic in Monaco.

Dr Rivoalan 11 boulevard du Général Leclerc 06240 – Beausoleil +33(0)492 101 010

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Baranova Monaco

The complements for well-being

An internationally-renowned genomics specialist, Professor Elena Baranova has created a unique range of health products in Monaco where she lives. Tried and tested by yours truly!

By Nicolas Berger

President of the EU Institute of Personalised Prevention and Health, Monaco, professor of molecular genetics, member of the World Council of Preventive and Anti-Ageing Medicine and the author of numerous scientific and clinical publications, Elena Baranova has created unique anti-ageing programmes and an extraordinar y range of professional dietary supplements “born from genomic science”.

I left a consultation with this charming expert with a carefully selected cocktail of her products: Resveragene, Tryptogene and Gabagene. Every name is mysterious. In fact, all these capsules contain powerful combinations of vitamins, nutrients and active molecules, which activate DNA and our genes providing real anti-ageing and anti-fatigue effects.

And I have to admit, after one week I experienced a real boost in energy – both physical and mental!

I was less tired, sleep really recharged my batteries and my ment al abilit y was much improved.

At the same time, the professor also suggested what has become my favourite: Energy I. There are precious coenzymes combined with Vitamin B12 in this very special product. You just let the pill melt under the tongue and the magic gets to work, activating cell respiration processes. The tonic effect is almost instant! This really is the “must have”.

In short, consult Professor Elena Baranova too for the Haute Couture Prevention cure!

More information at: www.baranovamonaco.com

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M iha Bodytec The Performer

By Fiona Esther

A technological marvel, the result of fantasised innovation taken to its paroxysm, this UFO of the future rips up the rule book. Based on the highly avant-garde EMS programme, this is the apogee of electrical muscular stimulation.

Cutting-edge sports concentrate transformed into a real life-changer, it has become the fetish accessory of our sporting icons. Say hello to the lifestyle machine of tomorrow.

Shape, tone, muscle and define – eletrostimulate yourself to reveal a new you in record time…

That is the sizeable challenge a team of ingenious German brain boxes set themselves.

Super-dynamised, the key areas of the human body are activated simultaneously to react in synerg y. Deep inside you, ver y strong

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contractions help the body tone up in the best way possible – just 20 minutes are enough to reach a muscular intensity equivalent to four hours of sport. Unrivalled.

Endorphins to spare!

Endorsed by top-level sportsmen and women such as Usain Bolt, Christine Aaron and Jean-Baptiste Grange (to mention but a few), Miha bodytec is now available to all. Present in more than 70 high-end fitness centres in France and some 2,000 others – just as elite – around the world as well as a number of luxury establishments, this is a unique experience to be enjoyed at once. Specially trained coaches will guide you as you journey to more freedom, vitality and energy – at the speed of light, or almost. Three-two-one you are already gone.

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Henrick Lavaud A master of well-being

Holistic therapist Henrick Lavaud can help you find a balance between body and mind. In Geneva, we meet the man with a real passion for people.

By Nicolas Berger

As is so often the case, Henrick Lavaud has experienced the world in a different way ever since he was a child - with a real empathy. Then, over the years and after various encounters, he decided to do a course in Reiki: it was to be a revelation for him. At the same time as becoming master in this natural method he also trained in crystal healing (a treatment involving stones and crystals being placed on the skin) and EFT technolog y (Emotional Freedom Techniques, which connect the mind and body to eliminate negative emotions, while optimising the physiological state of the body), therapies he combines and adapts according to each patient.

To be more precise, Henrick is a master of Reiki Consciousness.

Taught by Dr Mikao Usui in the late 19th century, it is more

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concentrated and powerful than traditional Reiki. It connects very high spiritual dimensions, bringing real results, focusing on the vibration of the heart instead of the mind. It involves a conscious work with the universal energy, Ki, in order to re-balance the whole being on every level. Henrick is not a magician, but he gives the necessar y impetus for t he person to self-heal and find his own beneficial frequency.

Body and mind are revitalised and blockages and toxins fly away!

For those already following this path, Henrick also offers training in cr ystal healing.

For ever yone else, make an appointment at his office or possibly at your home!

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Madonna As defiant as ever

Madonna is more than an artist, she’s a star. Trashy, egotistical, controversial, talented, she strikes panic into the hearts of beautiful young men, like apostles of political correctness. Her Rebel Heart album is a hit, her world tour has sold out, she’s in great shape; Madonna is back with a bang! For over 25 years, she has inspired designers starting with Jean-Paul Gaultier and stars in the making with Miley Cyrus probably just the latest to date.

She’s been selling records for over almost three decades.

But who is she? Material Girl, religious icon or bombshell?

Or is she in fact a new woman, a mother, who is now studying Kabbalah and doing yoga?

Higher, faster, louder, this is the credo of Madonna!

By Frank Rousseau © Photo Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott

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ou once said one of the reasons you accepted the role of Evita was because, like you, this great lady had been misunderstood all her life. How do you cope with the articles and the critics who talk about you in less than unflattering terms? Does it bother you?

Of course I try to turn my back on direct attacks that are aimed at me, but I’d have to be a very strong person not to bat an eyelid, not to be affected. And I’m not like that. I am a sensitive person, although I don’t always show it. However, I now have a philosophy or rather a theory about my critics: the more they attack me, the more they make me want to prove them wrong!

Did it bother you when an American critic described you as an “FM prostitute”?

It’s part of the game! After having deliberately set the crowds on fire, you can’t imagine I’m going to play the v ictim now and cry on the shoulders of journalists and say in a trembling voice: “It’s the media’s fault, not mine!” You make choices in life and you take responsibility for them. I chose to be provocative so if I’m taken to task for that now, well it’s fair enough!

Why did you take provocation so far?

My body was on fire and I got burned. After having been burned up it was written that I should rise from my ashes! Here

I am now washed of my sins. But that’s no reason not to pray for my soul!

(Laughs) You posed naked in “Sex”, a torrid photo album, you made video documentaries in the same genre (In Bed with Madonna) and sometimes you adopt really quite obscene poses on stage.

How will you explain that to your children?

The explanations risk being long and I’ll probably have to go over t he m s e v er a l t i me s .

Their mother’s life can’t be summed up in a few minutes! (Laughs) Precisely, how are you going to tackle the “unsumupable”?

I am an artist and as such my behaviour, my reactions and my attitudes are defined in a precise context. I would add that the private person has nothing in common with the public persona. Provocation was just one way of expressing myself, of proving I was different, of getting certain messages across, of liberating certain consciences shackled by the weight of their up-bringing.

Of all the songs you have sung which do you like the least?

Material Girl because I’m just the opposite!

Why did you sing it then?

It was back in the Reagan years with its outrageous capitalism. I must have fallen under the influence!

Might the “Material Girl” have worries or fears?

The only worr y I can have is about my children and whether I will live long enough to be there for them!

Does growing old scare you?

I can’t imagine myself retired one day and even less with wrinkles but I know I can’t escape it.

If I forget to wish myself “Happy Birthday” in the future there will always be some magazine to remind me. What’s more, it’s funny when I was 20 or 30 or 35, they never stated my age in the press. The day I turned 40, there was a radical cha nge. S ome med ia even made headlines out of it. As if it was a crime to reach the big 40! It wa s exact ly t he same when I turned 50. Now I look at the career of Marlene Dietrich, who was still on stage at the age of 60, and I tell myself I still have a chance.

You won’t get rid of me that easily!

You are a dollar millionaire but I imagine money isn’t everything.

What are you missing today?

The privilege of being able to observe things.

Before I became famous I could go out into the street and look people straight in the eye and remain anony mous. I can’t do that anymore now. When I walk down the street I keep my head down and avoid looking at people. After having sought people out, now I avoid them for fear of starting a riot!

What did the birth of your two children teach you?

To not make any more selfish decisions! For almost 20 years I had it all back to front. I was running around like a headless chicken. There were the records, tours, pres s con ferences i n the four corners of the earth. I wanted to become someone, to succeed, whatever the cost.

I wanted to be the world and devour it at the same time. It was self-cannibalism. Thanks to my children, I’ve learned the meaning of words like organisation, optimisation and balance.

Whatever I do nowadays, whatever I plan, it is alw ay s i n con su lt at ion with them.

Mother and international star – so the two roles can be compatible?

But I always thought they could! Since I was a child the idea that everything is possible and that there are no limits to what you want to undertake has always been there. I believe that is what makes me a rebel. Society and the system do everything they can to pigeon-hole human beings. I always rejected that fate. Long live subversiveness!

Why are you surrounded by bodyguards pretty much 24 hours a day?

Because there are sick people on the streets and quite frankly I don’t want to end up like John Lennon!

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Johnny Depp

From Amber Heard to Dior

Reveals all

After having played a series of roles aimed more at a young public, the most versatile of American actors is now topping the bill of Black Mass, a Scott Cooper film which has much in common with the Martin Scorsese productions of the Seventies. In order to take on the character of James “Whitey” Bulger, a criminal who dominated the headlines in his day, Depp delved deep into mankind’s basest instincts. This is a performance that could – AT LAST – win him an Oscar! In the meantime, we caught up with this exceptionally talented man.

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n Black Mass, you play James J. Bulger, one of the FBI’s top ten fugitives in the Nineties – a true story. What set this man – as Machiavellian as he was merciless - apart was that he was also the older brother of William M ichael Bu lger, a for mer President of the Massachusetts Senate [who would be forced to resign]. What drew you to this role given that in recent years we have grown accustomed to seeing you in “Tim Burton” or “Jack Sparrow” roles – i.e. roles more associated w ith childhood?

What attracted me to the role of Jimmy Bulger? The different facets of his personality. He is a very complex, elusive man, a die-hard. To understand why he used so much violence you first have to delve into his past, seize on those rare moments where he still displayed some humanity. The only way to approach this kind of a character is to

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first find his humanity and then try to understand why he took a wrong turn. On a day-to-day level he had a very sensitive and loving side. That comes through when he is with his family. What I like about this guy is the way he is constantly switching between this very dark, bestial side and his human side.

This type of role suits you very well – indeed you were excellent in Donnie Brasco. That was in 1997, almost 20 years ago! Which brings me on to the question of the passing of time.

How do you view the actor you were and the actor you are now?

In fact what you are saying is that I am old! [Laughs] Don’t worry; I say the same thing all the time. You know playing Joe Pistone, alias Donnie Brasco, was the perfect role at the perfect time for me. When I read Joe’s book I didn’t like the character so I read the story!

For six years this former FBI

undercover agent infiltrated the New York mafia. He even grew fond of these godfathers.

But that didn’t stop him turning them in in the end! Then when I got a chance to meet Joe and all those other FBI agents it was something that had a strong impact on me. What’s more is at the time I wasn’t satisfied with just talking to the law enforcement guys! I was also interested in the other side of the fence. I met a lot of mob guys, especially in the bars where we would drink together! [Laughs]. Ten years ago I wouldn’t have been mature enough to play a role like Bulger. I don’t think I would have had enough control over his rage. I would not have had shoulders broad enough to fill his suit. Once again, things happen at the right time.

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Is it these “out-of-the-ordinary” roles that you find most fulfilling?

You know, I’m wary of these people who want to put you in pigeon-holes with this label or that stuck on them. When you think about it who says that those people that are considered normal really are? For me, normality isn’t a standard metre measure. In any case, what is the definition of normality? Nobody really knows.

In the end normality is highly subjective. As far as I’m concerned I am very wary of people described as normal. As soon as you try to stick a label on yourself there is something already not quite right in your head!

What if the so-called normal people were really crazy?!

Where does your inability to conform to the star system, to toe the line come from?

That began the day when in 21 Jump Street they tried to sell me as a republican product! Like a hamburger! I wasn’t keen on the series from the start. It was my agent who persuaded me to go along under pressure from the producers who had assured him the show had every chance of being cancelled after the first season so I would soon be able to free myself up for more motivating projects. I had no idea that 21 Jump Street would be a global success. So for almost three and a half years I played my role of Inspector Tom Hanson without protest. Three years during which I couldn’t stand chasing the baddies any more!

W hy didn’t you break your contract?

Because I signed it! And by signing it I became a trapped puppet! From then on I swore I would never make compromises. On the other hand, the series did make me widely known and taught me to get used to the cameras. But if there was one thing I hated on 21 Jump Street, it was having to extol all those values that I had never been taught! Say thank you to the lady. Say goodbye to the gentleman. Get your qualifications, respect your teachers, don’t smoke in the john…etc.

I was sad to hear you are selling your property in the South of France, does that mean you have finally had enough of good French cheese and wine?

You know I was recently there with my wife Amber and I don’t really know why the house was put up for sale. It was never my intention, nor my idea, so I withdrew it from the market. It is a place that is very dear to me.

I watched my children grow up there – I don’t think I will ever be able to let it go. I would like them to see their children grow up there too.

You were talking about LilyRose, not only is she stunning but she also has so much talent.

Be careful, she’ll soon be more famous than you… [Laughs]!

I’m afraid she will! [Laughs] Frankly, what’s happening to Lily-Rose I didn’t see it coming or at least not so soon. Life is what it is because I never dreamed of her becoming an actress – that’s not what I wanted for her. But that’s what’s happened and she loves what she’s doing. It’s her passion.

Karl Lagerfeld picked her to work with him which is incredible especially given he “picked” her mother (Vanessa Paradis) at about the same age. It’s funny to see your daughter going from being a baby to a little girl and then a young woman. Now she seems to have it all mapped out! There’s nothing I can do to stop her. I am very proud of her.

Lily-Rose is very smart. She has her head on her shoulders. I am delighted with the relationship we have because she isn’t afraid to tell me stuff. The two of us are very close and I’m always here when she needs advice. It doesn’t matter what my daughter or my son Jack do; my role is to be here. But it’s true the years have f lown by since I became a dad! When I see Lily-Rose all made up it’s very strange! [Laughs] She’s a magnificent girl. You wouldn’t have a little opium on you? [Laughs]

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ou have just done the Dior ad. Being the face of a male perfume – Sauvage in this instance – was that something you thought you’d do one day? And while we’re on the subject of your look, you have a gold tooth! That’s not very common in Hollywood except for with rappers! Why don’t you have those really white teeth like your colleagues?

Regarding the Dior ad, I’ll tell you why I did it. I’ve never done anything like that before because it’s never interested me.

But I’ve known the girl at Dior for a while and she’s a great girl.

She told me: “Johnny you will have control over everything!”

The fact that Jean Baptise Mondino was behind it reassured me because he’s someone I admire greatly because he’s done some fantastically irreverent thing. When I found out that the filming and shooting would be with him and that in addition the guitarist Ry Cooder would be there and I would get the chance to play guitar with him I couldn’t refuse. I was so happy at the time I didn’t even pay attention to the name of the fragrance! When I found out they wanted to call it “Sauvage” I thought that sounded good and suited my personality well.

As for the teeth now, I never had

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perfectly white teeth! In fact I’ve always been fascinated by those guys who flash a row of perfect ivories! It’s like men who have those really thick beards – I’ve been trying to grow one without success for years! There are always these little gaps here and there. The gold teeth are because my real teeth are starting to fall out one after the other pretty fast! Seriously though it’s a left over from the Pirates of the Caribbean. I still have a few scenes to shoot so that’s why they’re still there. It’s gold plate stuck onto my real teeth.

What are the little things in life that make you happy?

The simple things like being able to hang out w ith my sweetheart, read a newspaper or a book by someone I admire like Lawrence Krauss or Christopher Hitchens. Those places where I don’t feel the presence of Hollywood or the world of cinema, that’s what I really like best.

What is your favourite time of day? Incidentally, your wife Amber Heard confided in me that she couldn’t resist a square of dark chocolate so I wanted to ask you if there are any things you can’t resist?

She only said dark chocolate?

That’s all? Are you sure the list wasn’t a little longer than that? I’m sure she has others.

[Laughs] What is my favourite time of day? This is like what I was saying, the moment you wake up, the simple things that you do as you start your day, the sun coming through the blinds, picking up the New York Times and scanning the articles that caught my attention, taking notes, laying down on paper the ideas that go through my head!

Strumming my guitar. Doing all these things like nothing else matters. This is what allows us to stay sane I believe. Now you want to know what it is that I can’t resist? She didn’t name me but I can’t resist Amber.

[Laughs] Let’s say Amber and dark chocolate. [Laughs] With your parental obligations and your almost ministerial work schedule, how is it you’re still standing?

I don’t have the same stamina as before. When I lie down on my bed to watch a film for example, you can be sure that by the time the opening credits start I will be nodding off. I don’t know why. Perhaps I’m behind on my sleep. Perhaps I watched too many films over the last few years, especially my own...

So there’s a certain lassitude!

[Laughs] If it is one of my own

films by the way I’ve noticed as soon as I see my name on the screen I start snoring! So if I want to stay awake I mustn’t lie down!

Once you’re topping the bill and you have a bank account bursting at the seams what do you have to do to avoid becoming a jerk in Hollywood?

Ha ha ha, that’s a very good question! I’ll tell you. A very long time ago I made a film with Hector Elizondo. One day he came up to me and started talking about money – it was a time when I badly needed some – so you can imagine I paid close attention. Then I asked him the same question as you.

He told me: “I don’t think money changes people; on the contrary I think it reveals who they are.”

In other words, if you’re a real jerk before you become rich, there’s a strong possibility you will be even more of a one afterwards! With some people success inflates their egos!

You don’t regret your tattoos?

My body is a sort of diary. On it I note down – through overlaid tattoos – the important moments of my life. As for the scars I inflicted on myself, consider them ritual reminders.

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As an aside, what does Johnny Depp’s wardrobe look like?

Just like me, a permanent mess!

I never knew how to match this item of clothing with that one.

When I walk into my closet I grab clothes by chance and put them on. It is as simple as that!

So when I read in the press that I started the grunge movement believe me it makes me chuckle!

I have no idea about fashion and trends. The only thing I check when I pick up pants is whether they are warm enough to take on winter. Since I’ve had a house in Provence I’ve become a little sensitive to the cold!

You made a film with Angelina Jolie, The Tourist. What did you like about her?

She possesses a quality rare among actresses these days: the ability to bounce back if someone suggests something unexpected. I was also won over by her ability to detach herself from what it is we call the “movie business” know her work and her talent for playing borderline roles. That is something we certainly have in common! I didn’t realise though that she had such a human dimension. Her involvement with Brad for those neglected by society, for the victims of war or natural catastrophes – the whole world knows about that. But what people don’t know so much about her is that she’s a woman who loves life, who loves laughing and is a far cry from the Diva image that some in the media attribute to her! Angelina is someone who is very down to earth. If Venice is the Serenissima then Angie is the Serenitisssima! [Laughs] I don’t know how she manages to stay so serene whatever the circumstances. Every time she goes anywhere there are hoards of paparazzi chasing after her.

Personally I couldn’t stand finding myself under such a constant and inquisitive microscope. That’s why I say Angelina is an extraordinary woman…

So you felt on a level with Mrs Pitt straight away?

Yes! We share the same values and for both of us our children are our number one priority. I got a chance to realise this when Brad and Angie as well as some off their offspring came to have

dinner with us. Jack instantly took Maddox, Angelina’s oldest son, off to his room. They played video games for hours and hours. They were like two obsessives frantically hitting their controls! As for Brad, I’ve known him a long time. The first time we met was on the set of 21 Jump Street. Oh yes, Brad played in one of the episodes of the series. That was like a million years ago and Brad has come a long way since then, a really long way! [Laughs] Angie also confided in us that you are a great painter. Can you confirm that?

It’s not up to me to say whether I’m a great painter. Pretention has never been my strong suit.

All I know is that I’m not ready to exhibit my work!

What or who do you paint?

They are large format portraits of people I like and who have affected me at some point in my life. I’ve painted Marlon Brando, Keith Richards, Jack Kerouac, Bob Dylan and Julian Schnabel. But also Vanessa, Lily-Rose and Jack. I also like painting elephants – don’t ask me why! I also write anything that goes through my head down in a diary. They are artistic-intellectual ramblings, stuff that isn’t intended for any publisher but for my kiddies and my great-grand children when I cross over to the other side! A sort of testament.

Do you know which genre of film you will be looking at in the future?

I haven’t the faintest idea! I work by impulse and instinct. I like being surprised, having people offer me roles I have never played, characters I have never taken on. If someone asked me to play a vegetable tomorrow I would look at that proposal as long as I felt there was something interesting and creative in it! [Laughs] What I do know is that I have never drawn up a career plan for myself because if you do that then you are nothing more nor less than a slave to your ambitions!

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C aroline de Maigret A French style icon

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To be a Parisian is first and foremost a state of mind, with a preference for simplicity because so very often less is more. The icon of Parisian chic par excellence is Caroline de Maigret, one of the famous aut hor s of t he b est sel ler How To Be Parisian Wherever You Are which has been translated into 28 languages and is now an inspiration for women around the world. Luxur y

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French beauty brand Lancome has understood this perfectly and designed a collection with its new muse which is elegant and relaxed. Because true style is being yourself.

She has the looks of Ines de la Fressange, the ingenuity of Carla Bruni and the figure of Charlotte Gainsbourg.

She is Caroline de Maigret, the rock chick we all want to look like!

A woman of many talents, Caroline de Maigret is a model,

but also a music producer and also happens to be one of the three authors of the international bestseller How To Be Parisian Wherever You Are. Being a Parisian, is primarily a state of mind, with a preference for simplicity where less is more.

A woman of many talents, Caroline de Maigret has that certain je ne sais quoi of the true Parisian which is the envy of beautiful Americans.

She is a free spirit with eclectic taste who knows how to combine

the rock mood and lifestyle.

Lancome chose the strongwilled and stylish Caroline de Maigret as its muse because she is an icon of French chic.

For Lancôme, she is an inspiration. Free-spirited and happy, her chic, relaxed style reflects the zeitgeist.

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Alexa Chung From Brit-girl to It-girl!

She’s all over the fashion pages of your favourite magazines… And her lovely face has hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram! Alexa Chung is by turns a model, a stylist, a muse and a TV presenter and she has just launched her second collection for the Californian brand AG. For many people she is a trendsetter and British Vogue considers this It-girl one of the best-dressed women in the world! But who is Alexa Chung? Here we try to get a handle on her …

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She might never have even made it out of the starting blocks…

She cert ainly has a prett y face and good looks, but the talent spotters and the bookers could easily have found much greater beauties. The young Alexa, born in November 1983 in Hampshire, began her career at the age of 16, little imagining her future status as an It girl!

Despite being a bit short at just 1.73 metres (5ft 7in), you have to admit she won the lottery in the gene pool! Her mother, who comes from pure English stock, has passed on her lovely porcelain complex ion and beautiful blue eyes which her father’s Chinese origins have elegantly restrained. As a child, stuck in the English countryside, she wanted to be a fashion journalist and left for London, the Fashion capital with a capital F. A wave of Mary Poppins’ magic wand made her dreams come true when she was spotted by the legendar y Elite modelling agency. She modelled for brands including Urban Outfitters and various catalogues while continuing to study art at Chelsea College in London.

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Alexa : Presenter…

(Or Alexa on television)

Alexa : The muse (or Alexa does some modelling)

In 2006 - at the age of just 23 - she started in television as a presenter on Popworld, a Sunday morning show where she interviewed top celebrities from Gwen Stefani to Christian Lacroix. A lthough the pro gramme ended after a year, she had caught the television bug and more importantly she had caught the attention of the public as well as the profession.

A bit later she moved to BBC3 in a show combining music and film, little by little she was carving herself a niche in the world of fashion journalism. Fashion TV, MTV, ... she did the rounds of television programmes and interviews with stars with her own off beat, dynamic style.

Eventually she got her own shows, such as It’s On with Alexa Chung. And her network began to visibly expand! She counts top models Agyness Deyn and Cara and Poppy Delevingne as her friends as well as Kelly Osbourne and the Geldof sisters… Hey, Alexa, will you invite me to your next party?

The lovely Alexa had not broken completely with modelling even as she prepared to appear in a documentary for British Vogue.

Now on the books at Next Model Management, you could see her on the catwalk for Vivienne Westwood in summer 2009.

She continues to appear on the cover of many prestigious magazines such as Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue and Numéro…

But now she prefers to sit on the front row of the shows and run the gauntlet of the paparazzi with a few lucky girlfriends! One of the keys to her success is her girl-next-door image, the pretty next-door neighbour, the good friend who you warm to immediately. Someone who people can relate to, especially when she admits to having had an eating disorder. Many brands have quickly understood this appeal and made her their muse. From New Look to Pepe Jeans via Mulberry or Maje ...

We can no longer turn on the computer w ithout seeing a photo of the now famous it-girl!

This year, Longchamp made her

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its ambassador for the fourth time! And it works: young girls admire and copy her post-teen, preppy look. In view of her thousands of followers on social networks and those who track down any new picture, you have to say she’s a success! The ultimate accolade is that British Vogue has already named her one of the best-dressed women in the world ... The die is cast!

Alexa: …Stylist (Or Alexa does fashion) But something is missing in the rise of the perfect fashionista: the role of designer of course. This has now happened.

Alexa Chung had her first go with the Made brand of jewellery for which she designed a few pieces. Her success was confirmed when the Californian brand AG asked her to design a limited edition series for winter 2015, designing for the brand for a second time. The result?

A lovely little collection of 20 pieces inspired by the 1970s, with suede mini skirts, flared jeans and pea coats. A special mention should go to the denim playsuit which so delighted bloggers! “Was this collection inspired by an imaginary girl gang, a gaggle of delinquents charging across the desert…

I do not know where they came from, I’m not sure where they’re going ... But this is what they’re wearing,” she told us with a smile. The clothes are pretty, easy to wear and totally up to the minute. And completely in keeping with the stylish jeans brand. We are therefore expecting to see gangs of preppy fashionistas striding through the streets of capital cities this winter! Is there nothing Alexa Chung can’t do? Looking at her ratings on social networks (she has even launched her own app: Villoid) and the increasing number of contracts she signs, it would appear not ... It seems Alexa is in it for the long haul.

Alexa Chung Achtung!

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Moschino

Car wash chic!

It was the event everyone was waiting for at Milan fashion week this autumn! And Moschino’s show for next winter did not disappoint the happy few who were there! Following up on Barbie, SpongeBob and Ronald McDonald, this time Jeremy Scott transported us to a truly wacky, high-voltage car wash! Traffic signs and hardhats with neon glamour, here’s what’s happening at the iconic Italian fashion label: the Moschino story… Fasten your seat belts!

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In the game of musical chairs between the artistic directors heading up the couture houses, a new collaborator has never been so well chosen! A fter the successive departures of Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang and Nicolas Ghesquière (to name but a few!) from the famous brands that employed them, we have just learned of Raf Simons’ departure from Dior after only three years at the helm! This frenzy is enough to make your head spin and raises so many questions!

However, since 2013, one young A mer ican seems to be quite at home in his new and luxurious fashion house i n M i la n, a nd t hat’s t he Fr a nco - A mer ic a n t a lent Jeremy Scott, the man who now emb o d ie s Mo s ch i no.

In the space of only four crazy collections, he has become the perfect successor to the brand’s founder, the irreverent Franco Moschino who died in 1994.

And he has brought back the air of madc ap hu mou r wh ich seemed to have deserted the catwalks. His last wild and wacky show, with its car wash t heme, wa s proof of t his, leaving a huge impression and deep cleaning our dirty fashion antennae! In line with his previous Barbie, McDonald’s or Bugs Bunny collections, the car wash theme is comprehensively rolled out: hard hats and traffic cones, bags and clutches shaped like road signs, toolbox briefcases, security tape belts and screwdriver jewellery, set to a background of 110 BMP techno and accessorised with short brightly-coloured wigs… the changeover is complete and perfectly in keeping with the good-humoured brand’s DNA!

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Moschino, a strong identity And the results are there for all to see: soaring sales, the cheering fashion press and the brand, which was beginning to stall, starting to win over the beautiful young things who are not afraid to carry a quilted 2. 55 C ha nel - st yle bag on acid! Moschino is once again becoming a desirable and selfassured label… Jeremy Scott immediately understood the potential of the brand and unpicked its historical DNA. R ight f rom t he st a r t t he Moschino style has been about turning the rules of fashion on their head with tongue-incheek humour and, of course, with a certain amount of elegance. A new take on the world of fashion in a Dadaist or surrealist manner. The last catwalk show illustrated this brilliantly.

Fluorescent dresses cut in a distinctive 1950s style with K rystle Carrington pussycat bows, 1980s evening gowns that would not look out of place on Joan Collins with many obvious nods to Chanel, all beautifully and expertly cut. The eccentric Franco Moschino played around with these rules from the moment he set up his house in 1983…

Franco Moschino or ‘the Italian Jean Paul Gaultier’ Franco Moschino was born in the Milan area in 1950. He studied drawing and ceramics at the Academy of Fine Arts of Brera in 1967 and dreamed of becoming a painter. To supplement his income, he worked as an illustrator for several magazines and it was here, in about 1970, that he discovered the world of fashion. His meeting

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with Gianni Versace in 1971 would prove decisive. For two years Moschino illustrated his advertising campaigns and he caught the fashion bug himself!

Without so much as a backward glance he swapped his brushes for scissors and began work as a freelance designer. In 1983, Moschino founded his own fashion house with the emphasis on ready-to-wear sportswear and casual wear which would soon be joined by a whole range of evening dresses, accessories and perfume. He brought a new and critical eye to the fashion industry. In the ferment of the 1980s, designer clothes and numerous designers were becoming the new ‘must haves’.

He was quick to amuse himself by turning all the rules of luxury on their head, plastering logos on his clothes and playing with other people’s logos.

Chanel even filed a lawsuit! His provocative style, somewhere bet ween parody and social criticism, quickly earned him the nickname ‘the Italian Jean Paul Gaultier’! The eccentric designer died prematurely in 1994 and it was Rossella Jardini, his first assistant, who stepped temporarily into the breach... for 19 years.

Jeremy Scott, Moschino’s spiritual son In October 2013, ca me a d r a m a t ic a n nou nc e ment : to mark the 30th anniversary of the brand, the management announced the arrival of the young fashion upstart Jeremy Scott as the new creative director. His brief was to inject new blood into a brand that was starting to stagnate. The collaboration was more than just desirable, it was the obvious

choice: the young Jeremy Scott had already got us used to his wild and wacky collections!

One-legged trousers, teddy bear shoes, chocolate bar evening gowns or dollar bill dresses, the spirit of Franco Moschino already seemed to hover over the American designer’s own collections! Indeed, this sense of fun and craziness had been around since 1997, when Jeremy Scott founded his eponymous label.

Born in 1976 in Missouri, the young Jeremy’s taste for clothes manifested itself from an early age and it was only natural that he should go on to study fashion at Pratt University in New York. Thanks to a grant from ANDAM (Association Nationale de Développement des Arts de la Mode), he founded his own brand in Paris in 1997 and it was during this period that I was lucky enough to meet him. But he chose to return to the US. A number of successful and inventive collaborations followed: Longchamp bags in 2006, Swatch watches in 2011 and his range for Adidas which has been everywhere since 2008 ... His winged trainers have become the most collectible!

Humour is not an easy thing to pull off in fashion and few designers have achieved it so brilliantly. There’s Gaultier of course, but also Jean-Charles de Castelbajac and Walter van Beirendonck (W&LT).

You need to know how to surprise people ... and surprise them again! But when your best friends are Björk, Madonna, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Kylie Minogue and Rihanna, you’ve got every chance of staying the course!

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Fashion On my terms

Fashion is a perpetual cycle. What’s on-trend this season is a total no-no three years later: it’s no sooner in than it’s out again. This could lead to confusion…

By Quitterie Pasquesoone Photography by Sandra Fourqui

Fashion is a mad dash. Round the shops, seeking the musthave accessory of the moment, the it-bag which everyone in the world (of fashion) dreams of.

Exciting for some, exhausting for others; one thing is certain: this race for style is an endless one. This season’s absolute ‘must-have’ is tossed aside the next, so you are always on trend, you can never rest on your laurels... And yes, there is something a little bit exhausting about fashion: the quest for the must-have item is perpetual.

So what should we make of this fashion marathon? Do we really have time for fashion?

On the one hand, first of all, we advise keeping hold of the purse strings since we have never consumed so much. On the other hand, it’s true, there’s nothing more satisfying than to feel good, on top form and comfortable in your clothes… And for that, a minimum of style is a must! So fashion is no exception to this contradiction and any self-respecting fashion addict knows that no day is really a success without a spot of shopping. And really nothing could be simpler: temptation is everywhere, all the time.

But what about the woman who is wearing threadbare trousers and a frumpy sweater? We look

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down on her, we make a judgement about her, we think she’s a bit of a fuddy-duddy. Spare us the fashion faux pas, we want a look, a proper style and possibly a skirt - the fact that we’re women obliges us to do so. If the mini-skirt and the bikini are nothing less than the first evidence of a society (and women) becoming liberated, then ultimately there is nothing more enslaving than this race for style, this obligation to show off. To be fashionable or not to be (otherwise let’s all go nude), that is the question?

A h f a sh ion! We love it , we hate it… So to combine fashion and style, without constraint, there is no question of being a victim. So what’s Blush’s ruling on the matter of fashion? Get your own style, forget the rules. In short, if you love the fashion of the moment then please, just go for it. If 1960s fashion defines your style then go for that too. But don’t force yourself into anything, don’t follow fashion to follow the herd…

Nothing looks better than being yourself!

In short, fashion - yes, but if I like it and as I like it!

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Week In the street As stylish as ever!

By LĂŠa Borie

Paris Fashion Week for Spring-Summer 2016 brought to an end a hectic month during which style prevailed throughout. And that extended to the choice of venues for the catwalks of the major designers with fashionistas taking over the Grand Palais, the Palais des Beaux-Arts, the Tuileries gardens and the Palais de Tokyo. Some daring designers put on a veritable performance, much to the amusement of the paparazzi.

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Weekend In Milano

Make sure you’re carrying the right bag and wearing the perfect pair of shoes this season. Check out our selection of accessories find out what’s hot and see what inspires you.

Photo: Jean-Luc Scotto Realisation: Laure Delvigo

Gucci - Soho shoulder bag in studded leather - €1,650 Gucci - Leather belt with tiger’s head buckle - €490 Zilli - Wallet Paule Ka - Soft leather bag with tone- on-tone r uff led f lower.

Zip up. Removable strap - €320 L.K Bennett London - Candy Lace Ankle Sandal £250 Zilli - Purse

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Reviving american motorsport legacies from the 60’s into swiss mechanical chronographs, created and manufactured by swiss renowned watchmaking “ateliers”

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Gucci - Woollen baseball hat with military insignia - €255

Francesco Smalto - Lace-up lambleather ankle boots Bordeaux hand patina - €890

Gucci - Aviator sunglasses with bamboo detail - €380

Sophie Guyot - Scarf in wool and silk with navy blue and Bordeaux herringbone pattern - €79 Francesco Smalto - Lace-up lamb-

leather Derbies in cognac-brown hand patina - €790

Gucci - Acetate sunglasses - €255 Vertu - Jet Alligator - €12,200

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Reviving american motorsport legacies from the 60’s into swiss mechanical chronographs, created and manufactured by swiss renowned watchmaking “ateliers”

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Gentilhomme.ch Be chic with one click

A whole new online store of masculine good taste, Gentilhomme.ch caters to a clientele of demanding, style-conscious men.

Check out the online store that makes all the difference.

By Nicolas Berger

It was in 2013 that Damien Rothen decided to go into business w it h t he elegant gentleman of today by creating Gentilhomme.ch. “I like to draw attention to a few choice products, things which the general public has often never heard of.” And here it is, this ultra-selective online store offering a range of exceptional accessories for the dandies of today.

It is well known that you can tell an elegant man by the state of his shoes, so shopping begins with the polish of the venerable

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Saphir brand, with its red cedar shoe trees and everything you could possibly need for gleaming shoes. From the feet we move to the head, and the path to beauty continues with a fivestar cosmetic selection centred on the art of shaving with, among others, the famous New York brand EShave. Finally, how can you resist the many carefully chosen accessories?

We love the Northskull bracelets, which mix gold and silver with lava stone or precious stones. For something more classic, there are cufflinks and

tie clips which you will love.

Everything is designed with a meticulous attention to detail.

The collections are expanding and change each season under Damien’s expert eye: “I attach as much importance to variety as I do to quality, which is why all of our items are carefully selected, tested and validated. They have to please me first before I can think of selling them to anyone else!” He is a perfectionist, who has also designed video tutorials, “Les tutos du gentleman”, available on YouTube,

to give support and further advice to clients on the thousand details of masculine chic.

A nd for women who care about their men’s appearance, Gentilhomme.ch has packaged all the essentials in the Gentleman’s Box and other luxurious gift packs. Ultimately, Da mien Rot hen per fect ly illustrates Camus sentiments that “the dandy is by his nature always in opposition.

He can only exist by defiance.”

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fact that 1,500 of the world’s best and most reputed latest innovations and creations thereby attracting some 150,000 attendees from every corner of the earth. Only in Baselworld will you find all the key players representing every sector from watchmakers to jewellers, from diamonds, pearls and gemstones dealers through to all the relevant suppliers.

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Baselworld becomes the focal point of the whole world for eight days a year, as this is where the tone for an entire industry is determined, and trends defined. Within the 141,000 m 2 hallowed halls of Baselworld and amidst the fabulous pavilions of the most innovative and successful global brands, wonders are just waiting to be discovered.

Beyond the amazement and excitement lies a bountiful world of business opportunities. The most influential brand CEOs, retailers and press representatives unite under one roof to create this singular setting. More than 4,300 journalists attending and disseminating real time show news to every corner of the planet, help propagate these trends around the world.

As the one and only show where the watch and jewellery industry first presents its innovations and new collections to the market, Baselworld is and remains the most unique annual event.

Don’t miss this window of opportunity to witness the spectacular collection of luxury goods, brands and lifestyle. We invite you to dive into this wonderland and be a part of the most important trendsetting show in the world.

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T he EKSO Watches Gallery The most beautiful watches in the world!

Alongside the major watch manufacturers, more and more watch-lovers and collectors are looking to purchase t imepieces produced in extremely limited series or one-off pieces considered artistic masterpieces. Proof of this is to be found in a gallery dedicated to the art of concept watchmaking that has opened in Paris. We explore these delightful premises that come right on time!

By Nicolas Berger

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The same rules apply to watches as to any other object: at one end of the market you have the run-of-the-mill, in the middle the beautiful and then … then you have the exceptional!

And it is in the latter category that Ekaterina S ot nikov a, a woma n passionate about f ine watches, has positioned her s el f b y c r e a t i ng the first watchmaking gallery in France.

The concept behind the EKSO Watches Gallery is that this is no boutique with a window display to be viewed by all from the street but a discreet showroom located in the heart of one of the most beautiful districts in Paris. In a calm and luxurious setting opened only to those who have gone to the trouble of

making an appointment, you can admire the creations of some of the best independent watchmakers in the world, true virtuosos of time such as Vianney Halter, Kari Voutilainen, A ndreas S t r e h l e r, L u d o v i c Ballouard and Tim and Bart Grönefeld.

These names ring a particular bell in the minds of fine horology lovers.

Each of their pieces is indeed a true masterpiece from a technical and aesthetic point of v iew a nd connois seurs and collectors are prepared to travel the entire planet for them.

E xc lu s i ve compl ic a t ions, the incredible quality of manufacture, unequalled finishes and stunning design and materials: you surely have to love art and the

art of watchmaking in particular to come and discover the treasures in the EKSO gallery and be able to appreciate timekeepers created in just a few copies or unique pieces designed at the request of Ekater ina who thus plays the role of muse as much as that of gallery owner.

Because wearing one of these timekeeping marvels on your wrist gives one a feeling that compares to nothing else – a feeling all wrapped up in the magic of art!

Ekaterina Sotnikova welcomes you to her gallery by appointment only: 5 rue Magellan 75008 PARIS Tel.: +33 (0)6 18 49 27 12

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Kerbedanz Timepiece of symbols

The House of KERBEDANZ, based in Neuchâtel, remains true to its artistic heritage which comes from a family background of fine jewellery-making and designs exceptional timepieces which are strong on symbolism. Let’s take a closer look at a watch brand that designs each of its watches as a journey of initiation.

By Nicolas Berger

Giving sense to beauty is the motto of Tigran Kerbedanz, president a nd fou nder of K ER BEDA NZ. The name, which means leader and precursor, in fact goes beyond the creation of an eponymous brand: by basing the brand in the original cradle of watchmaking excellence, he is paying homage to his ancestor, a renowned blacksmith, known for his wonderful ability to work with metal and for his legendary generosity.

St rongly att ached to the values of fine Swiss watchmaking and mechanical precision, KERBEDANZ stands out from other watchmakers

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because of its use of symbolic elements. Thus this pioneering brand creates real works of art that reveal as much about the absolute mastery of contemporary materials as about what it has inherited from the ancient traditions of jewellery making: various enamelling techniques and micro sculpture, but also t he g uillochage a nd eng r av i ng... a l l done by hand of course!

The brand only pro duces limited editions (a m a x i mu m of 41 pieces), or even unique pieces.

with symbols from the myths and legends that shape our humanit y.

Each design is accompanied by a luxurious “Birth Book” which details in depth the origin of the symbolism, with many colou r i l lu st r at ion s.

The KERBEDANZ customer therefore becomes the exclusive messenger of the watchmaker’s vision where time, beauty and knowledge are in harmony, echoing this sentence from Rene Guenon: “Every symbol, as well as being part of the design, also has a very real impact.”

T hese except iona l watches, the ultimate in micro -mechanica l expression, are decorated

For more information: www.kerbedanz.com

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Mauron Musy Or the pinnacle of the watchmaker’s art

In June 2013, Eric Mauron and Christophe Musy, two men who are both passionate about watchmaking micro-mechanics, set up Mauron Musy, their own brand of avant-garde timepieces, in the heart of Switzerland’s renowned Broye Valley, a cradle of watchmaking. We meet these two men of ideas.

By Nicolas Berger

Where does your passion for watchmaking come from?

Eric: I find fine mechanics, pushed to its limits, fascinating.

When I hear the sound of an F1 engine, I am almost moved!

Producing a clean mechanical product gives great satisfaction.

It is a passion passed on by my father, who founded the company Régis Mauron, which has been with me since childhood!

Christophe: I’ve always had a passion for mechanics and its different forms. However, my interest in watchmaking is more recent. What’s crazy is that I didn’t get into this area more quickly because the nobility of the work which goes into it, so refined and neat, characterises me perfectly. I am constantly looking for perfection. In fact, the watch represents the quintessence of my expectations!

Chistophe, how did your collaboration with Eric Mauron come about?

Christophe: I think our association was born well before M a u r o n Mu s y. We h a v e

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never been ver y far apart.

We had already linked up previously on several professional projects and the time we spent together showed that we had the same interests. I also got to know his daughter Coralie really well and she eventually became my wife and the mother of our child. Looking back, I think that this collaboration was inevitable.

Your brand is defined by its rebellious spirit. How does that translate?

Eric: The initial collaboration is in itself rebellious, because it was completely mad! What I’m saying is, we have drawn on mechanics to improve watchmaking. Once our ideas saw the light of day, we relied on the likes of Damien Saez, Nick Cave or Royal Blood to be our ambassadors. This project is an adventure, a way to travel into the unknown and explore new horizons.

Christophe: This rebellious spirit clearly defines our two personalities, in private as well as

in the professional world. We are two mechanics without any training in watchmaking and without any formal qualification in that area. We like to focus on looking for ideas and not on learning. Right from the start, we decided to carry on only if an original or innovative idea could be found, there was no question of sticking with the usual conformity. Our timepieces reflect this thinking.

Could you tell us about the unusual waterproofing system for your watches?

Christophe: Quite simply, it is a watch which does not contain any waterproofing seals. Seals are used to protect the movement from water infiltration.

However, they are made of synthetic materials and therefore have a limited shelf life.

To be replaced, the watch needs to be ser viced ever y year or every two years at most.

We wanted to remove this constraint so that the owner only needs to get it serviced every seven years. Technically, they

are extremely f lat surfaces held against each other by springs kept under pressures by ‘flanges’; in this case, the case and bezel. To waterproof the winding crown, we worked on precision and the profile of the diameters. It took more than two years - and the development of a new running-in technique to make the system work.

We often speak of watches being Swiss Made. How would you define that label?

Eric: Swiss Made is when 60 percent of the parts are made in Switzerland and it has a Swiss movement. At Mauron Musy, 100 per cent of the components are made in Switzerland. I have always been very critical of my country, but now I find it is very useful to me; for what could be more natural than for a Swiss person who is passionate about watchmaking to launch his brand in Switzerland?

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LIC

A passion for perfection - and its future!

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Founded in 1971 in Ostende by Yves Thomas, LIC has built its reputation on the quality of its watch straps. His son Xavier has taken over and decided to expand production. We talk to an authentic craftsman of luxury goods.

By Nicolas Berger

Xavier, tell us about the historical links between your brand and the prestigious house of Hermès It was my father who worked for years at this famous house after training with the renowned Ateliers Grégoire in Paris.

A fter ma ster ing his cra ft, he came to Belgium and set up his workshop making wristwatch straps. At the time,

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nobody was doing fine straps for wristwatches so it was a great success. Since 1971, LIC has become the supplier to the largest and most prestigious watch brands in the world.

Describe your own journey.

I joined my parent’s watch strap workshop as an apprentice and as I love leather I wanted to expand my knowledge.

I followed the same route as my father and I also trained at Ateliers Grégoire. I do subcontracting and, most importantly, I am launching my own collection of leather goods under the name Maroquinerie X.

What is your dream?

Of course I will continue with watch straps and a few years from now I hope to have my own

collection of high-end leather goods 100% made in Belgium and achieve the same success and good reputation as LIC.

Sparkling Signature Making diamonds shine even more brightly by their design as much as by their size we shine the spotlight on all aspects of Cartier’s magic.

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Earrings 1895 – Platinum, each set with a 1.10 carat diamond | Trinity bracelet XXL – White gold, pink gold and yellow gold, brilliant cut diamonds with total of 109.13 carats.

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mechanics To create timepieces which are as stylish as they are technically accomplished requires not only extensive expertise, but also specialist savoir-faire.

Watchmaker par excellence, Carl F. Bucherer unveils his iconic models from Tokyo to Zurich.

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Patravi TravelTec FourX Limited Edition

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A special limited-edition camera born of the collaboration between Leica and Italian fashion label Moncler. €2,450

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Patravi TravelTec II

As far as its “instrument look” is concerned, the Patravi TravelTec FourX has nothing to hide. For this reason, the watchmakers have given it a skeletonized dial permitting a free view of the gearing of the painstakingly decorated automatic movement.

A visual delight is provided by the elegant date indication under an effective loupe: the figures are milled out of the date ring and remain invisible until they appear over a red background in the date window.

The technical look of the overall appearance is reinforced by the colors. Matt black contrasts with noble pink gold, and the essential information on the dial stands out in bright red.

CHF 64’500

The Patravi TravelTec by Carl F. Bucherer is a big, bold chronograph whose ingenious case and movement design allows three time zones to be displayed simultaneously.

Its impressive appearance now rendered even more striking by 64 brillant-cut d i a mond s . T he P a t r av i Tr avelTe c models are timepieces for people who are not afraid of making a grand impression and who appreciate the combination of innovative technology with unique aesthetics.

CHF 21’200

Chronometer-certified and water resistant to 100 m, the technical sophistication of the Patravi TravelTec II is capable of meeting the most sophisticated demands.

Its robust case, 47.4 mm in diameter, features a side-mounted sapphire glass window an essential feature of the Patravi TravelTec t imepieces t hat reveals t he built-in complication. It is a sophisticated component of the automatic caliber CFB 1901.1 that allows to simultaneously display three time zones in combination with a chronograph. This extraordinary manufacturing movement was developed in-house and is unique in the world. Unparalleled, convenient functionality, clear time orientation and unpretentious design – the Patravi TravelTec II evinces masterful attention to detail. A three-time zone watch ideal for travelers, who communicate in and with the world.

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Patravi TravelTec II

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2x Patravi TravelTec

Carl F. Bucherer’s outstanding Patravi TravelTec models have enthused watch lovers for ten years now. To mark this anniversary the new Patravi TravelTec II will take its place beside the Patravi TravelTec and Patravi TravelTec FourX. The robust and compact stainless steel case has bold, expressive contours, while the well-organised face of the new Patravi TravelTec II is cleverly detailed – without sacrificing clarity. This fast readability ensures you always read the right time. Adorning the case back is a time zone sun, which shows the hour differences of 24 cities versus the prime meridian, with Lucerne – the homebase of Carl F. Bucherer – accentuated as a black engraving.

CHF 12’500

In the Patravi TravelTec FourX Limited Edit ion model, t he watchmakers at Carl F. Bucherer bring together not only different time zones but also different worlds – worlds of exquisite materials. Fine 18 K pink gold, paired with extra-hard high-tech ceramic, which sets the highest standards in the time-consuming process of forming the bezel. And high-quality titanium and highly resistant rubber also play their role in an extraordinary overall concept. Together, these different materials add yet another dimension to the fourth dimension of time: exclusivity. The model Patravi TravelTec FourX is limited to 125 pieces worldwide.

CHF 47’500

In the Patravi TravelTec, Carl F. Bucherer has developed a big, bold timepiece that stands head and shoulders above other time zone watches thanks to its highly functional value and functions. In addition to its practical chronograph, the exclusive CFB 1901 caliber is equipped with ingenious functions that allow three time zones to be displayed. The third time zone is set by means of a single push-button mechanism which is patented. Normally, correcting the date during a long-haul f light from East to West is both very time-consuming and troublesome. The date changes to the day before, requiring the display to be advanced through an entire month.

The Patravi TravelTec allows the date to be reset in either direction with the display changing automatically as soon as the time is set backward. Resetting the date is thus a relatively quick and easy matter of turning the crown.

2x Patravi TravelTec Stainless steel version with blue dial and blue leather strap: CHF 10’950 Pink gold version with black dial and black leather strap: CHF 42’500

MONO LAKE Photographers: Ron Contarsy & Seth Karecha for Highmark Studios Production Director: Drew Hild for Highmark Studios Stylist: Apuje Kalu /Celestine Model: Jemma Baines/Next-Los Angeles Hair: Michael Goyette/Celestine Make up: Sara Denman/Celestine Bespoke Processing and retouching: Seth Karecha & Highmark Studios

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Cape: Stello - Bodysuit: Jean Louis Sabaji - Pants: Olima - Boots: Old Gringo

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A real taste of Thailand Dine in style in the Thai capital Bangkok’s nahm restaurant at the luxury Metropolitan by Como hotel is the place to go if you want to try some of the world’s finest Thai cuisine.

By Sarah Jackson

Nahm at Met ropolit an by COMO in Bangkok is a place for ser iou s gour met s a nd those who want to learn more about Thai cuisine. Michelinstarred Australian chef David Thompson places great importance on the fresh, strong f lavours of traditional Thai cuisine, delivering surprising tastes and textures in all varieties of dish, whether sweet, savour y, meat, sea food or vegetable.

The restaurant is situated on the ground floor of the luxury hotel in the central Bangkok district of Sathorn, overlooking the outdoor swimming pool.

Guests can dine in its cool interior or outside on the terrace and there are also private dining rooms which are ideal for corporate or social events. The décor combines a tasteful mix of Thai-style brick columns with a subtle gold and blue colour scheme and latticed wooden screens to give privacy.

The man at the helm is a widely acclaimed expert on Thai cuisine which is showcased at nahm by using some of the

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best market-fresh products in the world. Signature dishes feature rare ingredients from all regions of Thailand, including a jungle curry with ‘pla chom’, a Thai freshwater fish.

David also creates a colourful array of salty and west Thai desserts.

Before opening nahm David established himself with Darley Street Thai, a restaurant that was voted Best Thai Restaurant by the Sydney Morning Herald eight years in a row. He followed this up by being awarded the first ever Michelin star for Thai cuisine at his nahm restaurant in London.

Consistently ranked among the finest restaurants in the world, nahm was voted no.7 in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2015.

Whether you are a long-standing visitor to Bangkok or it’s your first time eating Thai food nahm is guaranteed to surprise and delight you. www.comohotels.com/ metropolitanbangkok/dining/nahm

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Le Montana

The new place to be in Saint-Germain The Montana Hotel, nestled in the heart of Saint-Germain des Prés next to the famous Café de Flore, is back in business. Interior decorator Vincent Dar ré and architect Elisabet h Lemercier have brought this legendary address back to life and turned it into one of the most select places in Paris.

By Nelly Premilla

Vincent Darré drew on Le Montana’s unusual history when searching for inspiration for his makeover of this high spot in the French capital – premises that hosted the greatest names in Saint-Germain along with icons of the Glam Rock era. A jazz club during the 1950s, anyone who was anyone in Paris came here for a chance to glimpse Boris Vian or Juliette Gréco enjoying the music. In the 1970s Le Montana metamorphosed into a trendy hotel.

It was not uncommon to bump into Grace Jones or Jessica Lange in the hotel’s nightclub which had become a favourite haunt of eccentrics. After a long period, the idea of a boutique hotel was first mooted in 2009 by the site’s new owner, JeanYves Le Fur. As the hotel’s clientèle was mainly comprised of underground personalities such as Kate Moss and Olivier Zahm, Vincent Darré played on unconventional and off-beat places such as are found in London, Los Angeles or New York.

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With its black façade, huge windows and seven letters in red neon lights, Le Montana contrasts radically with the rest of the street. Even before you step through the door its uniqueness is obvious. Each one of the hotel’s six suites covers an entire floor and can only be accessed via a lift. On the ground floor, the restaurant ironically christened “Gauche Caviar” creates quite an impression with its chair backs in the shape of silhouettes. As for the menu, her e we f i nd wonder f u l delicacies designed for the discerning palate but which are also a tribute to the rock ‘n’ roll intelligentsia who made Le Montana’s fame. And to top it all off, clients have to cross through the famous groundfloor club to get to their suites.

It took Darré four years to design each room, each detail and each object but what a result! Each floor has its own visual identity inspired by great French names such as Cocteau and Gainsbourg.

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The Parisian dandy uses the bright and vivid colour palette of Corbusier to create remarkable universes. Each suite aims to be a cocoon for a real Parisian like a studio in which an artist expresses themselves and can once again give free rein to their imagination. As for furniture, DarrĂŠ has mixed unique designer pieces created just for Le Montana with vintage finds from the 1950s picked up in the flea markets of Paris. He also delved into his old collections to recreate a world that is at once cubist, punk and baroque with the running theme being an

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unashamed homage to surrealist artists. This is the signature of a luxurious and off-beat hotel with a very intimate atmosphere in the heart of Saint-Germain.

Hotel Montana 28, rue Saint-BenoĂŽt 75006 Paris + 33 1 53 63 79 20 Restaurant le Gauche Caviar + 33 53 63 79 23 hotel-lemontana.com

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Mauron Musy is using an innovative and unique waterproofing concept: a dynamic direct-seal gasket-free crown and a static direct-seal gasket-free case. It endows these timepieces with extreme stability and give them the strength and independence to stand the test of time.

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The Sha Wellness

Clinic A detox temple for the jet-set

Who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dream of stopping everything? Enjoying some me time?

Taking themselves off to an idyllic place for some TLC, returning rejuvenated, thinner and revitalised, both physically and emotionally?

If Ibiza is known for its year-round sunshine, the Sha Wellness Clinic is known for its all-round excellence. Naomi Campbell, Kylie Minogue and even the Qatari royal family are on the A-list of the regular visitors to the Sha Wellness Clinic.

A macrobiotic temple, created by Alfredo Bataller Parietti, where everything is on tap for those who aspire to improve their life. We take a look at the most fashionable detox programme of the moment: the Sha Wellness Method.

By Laure Delvigo

Outdoors

I chose the Sha Wellness Clinic because of its reputation, but also because a lt hough it is close to Paris and Geneva ( just 40 minutes from Alicante, in Albir), it feels like you are really getting away from it all at any time of year year, and Albir is recognised by the WHO as one of the regions with the best climate in the world.

The first day, I stretched out on my roof-top sun lounger, avoiding keeping up with the news and not even reading, with the wonderful silence of the Mediterranean as

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self defence. The sound of the waves helps to clear your mind. The first thing you see is the panoramic sea views and lush vegetation and the spectacle of nature is without a doubt one of the best ways to unwind.

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The inside of the Sha Wellness Clinic also has much to help visitors relax: the library, the chapel and the meditation room with its Zen design. There is white everywhere, punctuated with grey in the suites which range in size from 70 to 300 m 2. They are

bright and comfortable and are all equipped with the latest technology and every mod con.

Transparent staircases adorned with chrome beautifully link several enchanting levels of pristine marble. Look one way and there is a glass waterfall falling from the sky, look another and you see a tropical garden.

The secret celebrity address Voted best international medical spa in 2010 by Conde Nast Traveller, the 2,000 m2 spa has become the benchmark for celebrities from Elsa Pataki

to Naomi Campbell. It is also rumoured that President Vladimir Putin spent time at the Sha Wellness Clinic this year, probably won over by its Roman baths, its ice fountains and its sumptuous infinity pool. Try out the floating massage to a background of classical music by a therapist, in a flotarium that mimics the water of the Dead Sea. Along with its mostrequested detox, Sha Wellness puts together tailor-made programmes - whether it be weight loss, beautifying, combatt ing insomnia or stopping smoking, the

clinic can help everyone improve their quality of life.

The Sha Wellness Method: An effective detox with results that last Do you want to get back your beautiful figure in a healthy way? At Sha Wellness it is possible and actually not that difficult. Unlock a method that works and can be continued at home.

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Take the test

As with any other centre at this level, any cure begins with an assessment by the Sha Wellness Clinic specialist team. A doctor, nutritionist and coach will ask you questions about your lifestyle and find out what your goals are, to draw up a p er sona l i sed pro gramme. A nurse weighs and measures you, takes your blood pressure and asks you questions about your health. A doctor may also prescribe a blood test if he considers it necessary.

Mario Lopez Pomares, the nutritionist I met, wa s absolutely lovely and explained the macrobiotic diet simply and accurately to me. He also explained how to make the most of my daily lifestyle and offered a choice of t wo menus: Kushi (extremely low calorie, hard core ...) and the Bio Light (there is not much to eat, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easier to

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stick to). Your girlfriend or your husband would probably prefer the Sha menu, slightly more substantial, often prescribed to models, or sportsmen, wanting a break between competitions.

Get organised

Every day of the cure (from one to two weeks), there is an agenda set out hour by hour on an iPad and perfectly coordinated by a counsellor who is at your disposal.

This daily timetable stops at the doors of the clinic.

Back home, the pro gramme is adapted. The idea is that you set aside at least 15 minutes for yourself in the morning and the evening to disconnect thoughts. How do you achieve this? By getting up a little earlier and going to bed earlier, making a carefully thought- out shopping list and avoiding temptations and dietary slips on a daily basis.

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Macrobiotic, the diet of the stars

Macrobiotics is the cornerstone of Sha Wellness.

The macrobiotic apostle Michio Kushi trained the Sha Wellness chefs himself, and his drive for perfection is visible in every dish in the restaurant. Fighting against the effects of ageing, increasing energy, preventing disease... there are so many reasons why so many stars, such as Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow swear by macrobiotics. At Sha Wellness Clinic, you can also take cooking classes, to keep your good resolutions at home. The ideal plate should contain 50% whole grains, preferably 25% of seasonal organic vegetables and legumes and 10%

proteins (especially vegetable), 5% algae because they are rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals and as much green tea and herbal tea as you like. You should focus on what you eat, g iv ing t he food you ingest the importance it deserves. Paying attention to breathing and tasting allows the body and brain to digest better and feel fuller more quickly. The result? A calm digestion and fewer kilos, with up to 4kg lost per week with the Kushi menu.

Take care of your body

At t he Sha Wellness Clinic, each day begins with a one and a half hour walk on the beach or in the park on an empty stomach. Don’t

miss out on this because walking on the edge of a cliff overlooking the sea is quite simply exceptional. Why not add one or two sports sessions (stretching, fitness, tai chi ...) and targeted massages? Indeed, if you want to lose weight in a particular area, as well as dieting it is advisable to have specific massages.

Your body is a “temple” t hat deser ves recognition. In return, you should have a regular massage or simply a bath with essential oils.

Cultivate your inner zen “The most important org a n is t he m ind ” according to the spirited psycholog ist Joaquin Ju l ia S a meron, who works at the Sha Wellness

Clinic. Indeed, unlike most spas and thalassotherapy centres - as luxurious as they are - at Sha Wellness Clinic, both the body and mind are treated and that makes all the difference: we don’t just come to treat the illness but to investigate the causes! The aim of the Sha Wellness Method is to re-balance the body and mind to lose weight permanently, because stress is also the enemy of weight loss, let it be said! So it was with regret, but in great shape that I left the Sha Wellness Clinic, w ith only one thing in mind: to repeat this truly beneficial experience for the mind and body as often as possible.

SHA Wellness Clinic 5 Verderol El Albir 03581 Alicante - Spain Reservations : +34 966 811 199 Hotel: +34 966 864 085 Wellness: +34 966 868 084 info@shawellnessclinic.com shawellnessclinic.com SHA has two international airports about an hour’s journey away. The airport of El Altet (Alicante) is 60 km away and Valencia Airport is 130 km away.

Both airports have daily international connections to major European and international capital cities.

VIP car service at either airport.

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B arnes Mont-Blanc The height of luxury!

David Prétot is not only a former top-flight skier; he is also the founder and CEO of the prestige real estate firm Barnes Mont-Blanc. A peak performance!

By Nicolas Berger

First of all David, what drew you to the world of real estate?

My career as a top-f light sportsman took me to the four corners of the globe after which I wanted to settle down somewhere in the beautiful Mont Blanc region where I was born. I took a course at Chambéry Business School and qualified as a professional estate agent and opened my first agency in the valley. In 2011 I founded Barnes MontBlanc, handling exceptional properties and offering high-end services.

Besides selling and renting out properties you also offer clients services such as property management. What does that consist of?

We offer two types of contract with a transaction: propert y management, which covers the surveillance and upkeep of a property inside and out. This contract also includes the possibility of a real concierge service to handle matters such as shopping, var ious book ings and t ransfers.

And then we can also set up a rental management contract whether you want to really rent the property fully or just enough to cover some costs.

In both cases the aim is to be there for the client!

Your wife, Géraldine, is an interior architect. Does she work with you?

Yes, indeed she can design and oversee the finishings for clients as well

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as taking care of everything to do with decoration and furnishings.

Géraldine has created a structure of six people who work together with the site manager because projects like this are more and more being tackled in a global manner.

There is talk of a drop in mountain property transactions. Can you confirm this?

As far as we are concerned our sales are holding up! High-end real estate is boosted by strong British and Swiss purchasing power thanks to favourable exchange rates. Each resort has its own peculiarities: Chamonix concentrates on sport, Megève remains more focused on a family atmosphere and the art of living and Saint-Gervais is more affordable. There is also a MONT BLANC Unlimited ski pass running from December 1 to April 30 which gives you access to the legendary pistes and off-piste tracks of the Evasion Mont Blanc ski area, the Chamonix Valley and also Italy (Courmayeur and Funivie Monte Bianco) and Switzerland (Verbier 4 Vallées).

More information from: www.barnes-montblanc.com

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By Laure Delvigo

Courchevel - Les Airelles A gilded residence of princes and presidents, the divine luxury hotel Les Airelles lies at the heart of the most magical of French ski resorts.

Raymonde Fenestraz has imbued this enchanting old hotel, in the middle of Courchevel 1850, with the spirit of 19th century Austro-Hungarian glamour. Lyrical frescoes in pastel shades, coffered ceilings and stained glass windows create a timeless cocoon where the concept of service reaches its pinnacle. Your every wish is catered for by a team of some 180 people, including waxing and skating valets, ski men, a groom and coachman. In the private hotel Ski Room, which leads directly on to the slopes, skiing valets are available to warm gloves and shoes before accompanying you to the slopes.

As well as chef Pierre Gagnaire’s two Michelin star restaurant there is an incredible snow cave spa, or you can take a magical ride in a horse-drawn carriage specially designed by Hermès for guests at Les Airelles...

Le Jardin Alpin - 73120 Courchevel - Savoie - France +33 (0)4 79 00 38 38 - info@airelles.fr - www.airelles.fr

Hotel du Collectionneur VIP bolthole

More discreet than its neighbours in the eighth arrondissement, L’Hotel du Collectionneur is the preferred address of diplomats and celebrities visiting Paris. In its majestic lobby you could just as easily find yourself rubbing shoulders with David Beckham, a French minister or a Middle Eastern ambassador, all won over as much by the hotel’s Art Deco style as by its friendly staff.

This wonderful five-star hotel stands out for its sumptuous decor by Jacques Garcia and Alexandre Danan, its works of art and its 478 rooms and suites.

You will also be pleasantly surprised by its Andalusian-style Patio, a lush green 800m2 garden where you can unwind in central Paris in any season. After a massage or beauty treatment in the Carita spa and a cocktail at Le Purple bar, head for Le Safran where Michelin-starred chef François Gagnaire plays with colours and flavours. We would strongly recommend brunch on Sunday from 12.30pm to 3.00 pm which is quite simply outstanding!

51 - 57, rue de Courcelles - 75008 Paris + 33 1 58 36 67 00 - contact@thegatecollection.com - www.hotelducollectionneur.com

Les Bulles de Paris A stone’s throw from Saint Germain, this new boutique hotel dedicated to champagne has been a real talking point! You’ll meet tourists from all over the world or the models of the moment in Paris for fashion week. It’s an original setting, where the champagne motif shines out on every floor, created by atmospheric designer Sandrine Alouf. As well as 37 rooms decorated with the precious bubbles and a champagne bar stocked with more than 40 of the best varieties, there are also seven suites, each inspired by the finest champagne houses. Special mention goes to the Amélie Nothomb suite, inspired by the famous writer and winner of the Grand prix du roman de l’Académie française in 1999 and Prix de Flore in 2007. Decked out in gold, this suite is as notable for its haute couture decor and high-tech features, as it is for its unusual design. In a nod to her 2012 novel Barbe-Blue, where the author describes a champagne swimming pool, the bathtub stands in the middle of the room... Lovers, for a night or for a lifetime, can take a champagne bath, with the added bonus of panoramic views of the Paris skyline and Notre Dame Cathedral! So chic!

32 rue de Ecoles - 75005 Paris + 33 (0 ) 1 46 34 12 90 - www.lesbullesdeparis.com

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Trump Soho - Spectacular!

Donald Trump, US presidential hopeful and renowned American businessman and real estate developer, collects businesses in the way that other people collect cigars. He was born and reborn from his own ashes like a cowboy phoenix - a true American saga. Who can forget his charismatic ex-wife Ivana, who managed the Plaza in its heyday. Trump is no stranger to the hotel business. He owns ten hotels in the United States from Chicago to Las Vegas, which he runs with his children, including his newsworthy daughter, Ivanka. Situated in Soho, his hotel in New York is certainly one of his most beautiful. The first five-star hotel in downtown Manhattan, we love its mixture of grey stone and American walnut wood as well as its open-air swimming pool and oversized spa on two levels overlooking West Village and Tribeca. Majestic !

246 Spring Street New York, NY 10013 United States - +1 877 828 7080 NYSoHo.Info@trumphotels.com - www.trumpsohohotel.com

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Point Yamu by Como Designed by Italian architect Paola Navone, Point Yamu by COMO is a new Phuket luxury resort at the tip of Cape Yamu overlooking the Andaman Sea and the dramatic limestones of Phang Na Bay. Guests can stay in one of the 27 pool villas - each with its own private swimming pool - or in one of the 79 suites and guest rooms which enjoy stunning sea views. Relax and enjoy all the luxury, pampering and superb services COMO has to offer, including the new COMO beach club located on the the beachfront of a secluded island just 40 minutes away by boat transfer. Sail to the island paradise, swim in the pool or sea, enjoy local treats at the beachside restaurant or indulge yourself with the COMO Shambhala spa experience in one of the open air treatment rooms.

There is also a kids’ cub with supervised activities.

225 Moo 7 - Pa Klok, Talang, Phuket - 83110 Thailand +66 (0) 76 360100 - pointyamu@comohotels.com www.comohotels.com/pointyamu

Hilton Paris Opéra Probably one of our greatest finds, the newly renovated and sublime Hilton Paris Opera offers a subtle blend of history and Parisian chic as well as excellent ser vice. The building is celebrating its 125th birthday and the Parisian Golden Age is ever present, in particular in the Grand Salon where it is only good manners to raise a glass to Paris whether you are there for a business meeting or an evening out. Decorated with frescos and Corinthian-style colonnades, its imposing period balustrade majestically overlooks rooms of Haussmannian proportions.

Raise your eyes again – it is whispered that a mischievous angel has slipped into the frescos! In contrast to the entrance, the 268 rooms and Suites are all decorated in a refined and decidedly modern style, not dissimilar to some of the finest addresses in Chelsea. This comes through particularly in the choice of fine materials and in the graphic colours. On each floor, a photographer hangs his or her interpretation of the capital of fashion. Just close by you will find the mysterious Opéra Garnier, not forgetting the Galeries Lafayette and the Printemps Haussmann for a typically Parisian shopping experience.

108 Rue Saint-Lazare - 75008 Paris - +33 (1) 40 08 44 44

www.hiltonhotels.com

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The spirit of precious

There are so many different ways that something can be precious - think of cut stones, invisible settings, the sublimation of material by the brilliance of man.

The designs which perpetuate savoir-faire sit alongside concepts inspired by the past, only with a modern twist. In works of art, unique pieces, exclusive ideas and precious tableware, hyper-materiality meets the most extreme fragility.

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6.Cristian Visentin - Broka & Brokina 7.Luk as Wegwerth - Crystallization #48 8.Alexa Lixfeld - Ocean Metallic Blue 9.Thomas bastide - Dacryl® introduces “ Dream “ 10.Alexa Lixfeld - Ocean Bowl

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Made in Brazil

New design star Zanini de Zanine Voted Maison & Objet Americas Designer of the Year, Zanini de Zanine is the rising star of design in Rio. Not only does he have model good looks, but Vogue, Wallpaper and the famous furniture brand Cappellini have raved about his contemporary style, created around his Brazilian identity, with industrial shapes which are also beautifully crafted, especially his work with wood playing on visual and material perception. By Laure Delvigo Born in Rio de Janeiro i n 1978 , Z a n i n i de Zanine st ayed in his homet ow n t o st ud y industrial design at the Catholic Institute. Son of designer and architect José Zanine Caldas, who collaborated most notably with Oscar Niemeyer, he grew up watching his father working on architecture, sculpture and design projects.

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Zanine trained w ith Sergio Rodrigues, with whom he produced his first piece, and received his Masters degree in industrial design from the PUC-Rio University in 2002. A year later, he launched into the pro duct ion of sol id wood pieces made from items collected from demolition sites. From 2005, he worked on a new range of industrial

furniture made from wood of known origin and other mater ials, such as plastic, methacrylate or metal. From then on, Zanine went on to win the most prestigious design prizes in Brazil and throughout the world, including the iF and IDEA/Brasil awards to name but two.

In 2011, he set up studio Zanini, bringing

together all the designer’s different creative environments (a studio, office, laboratory and show room), enabling him to develop his various project s. St ud io Zanini has been given a role in preparing Rio de Janeiro to host the 2016 Oly mpic Games with the renewal of the port area of the city and changes in its urban and social dynamic. Among

his many collaborations are those with Poltrona Frau, Cappellini, Slamp, and Tolix. Recently he showed his work at the Museum of A rts and Design in New York and he will be taking part in Milan Design Week again this year. www.studiozanini.com

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Bubble of luxury A few gorgeous, elegant and delicious, luxury scented items.

Three exercises in sophisticated style for today.

Photo: Jean-Luc Scotto - Realisation: Laure Delvigo

Hennessy 250 Lalique - Martinets Vase Diptyque To celebrate 250 years of excellence and know-how, Hennessy has created a unique anniversary blend: the Hennessy 250 Collector blend. Available at a recommended retail price of €450 from partner stockists

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Clear Crystal - H 24.5 cm x L 27 cm x W 16.2 cm Handcrafted in France. Designed by Marie-Claude Lalique, 1982. €1,800

Somewhere between vanilla and caramel…

Benjoin scented candle exalts all the richness of the enigmatic mountains from which it comes. Intertwining woody accords of patchouli and Indian cypriol, give it the evocative power of an enchanted journey.

190 gr. €44

THE TASTING PLACE

8 PLACE VENDÔME PARIS Ultreïa is a contemporary and new french brand of caviar with an absolute requirement drives to an unquestionable devotion to best quality.

Since April, an unique place in the world is opened to live the ultimate caviar experience in a private salon on the mythical Place Vendôme. Space is felted and intimate, signed Fendi furniture collection by Luxury Living Group.

For the first time, you can discover in same time various types of Caviar Ultreïa, blind tasting of aromatic precious pearls, sharing with friends or by couple.

You will relish an unconditional and exclusive caviar “One Ultreïa” from a rare and unknown sturgeon, the Acipenser Naccarii. Its flavor is delicate and refined.

A captivating initiation and an unforgettable experience.

Reservation: contact@caviar-uItreia.com

Boutique/shop on-Iine www.caviar-ultreia.com

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Sensual Winter

When everything is white, sometimes sleek and cold, there is no greater pleasure than to find a place where you can really feel at home, a special place, for guaranteed privacy.

By Fiona Esther

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n her hands, which are the expressive duet of her creative world, our interiors take on a meaning, and given a new life. The “warmth of living” has never been so well epitomised.

Nathalie Ludwig, “The promise of an Interior life” So refined, authentic, resolutely modern, warm and absolutely pared down, her art is made of nuances. Dreamed up as a puzzle of contrasts, rich textures, organic forms and a mixture of fabrics which combine in an infinite number of ways,

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to create an exceptional refuge.

Totally luxurious, the velvets, warm wool throws, furs, skins and divine fabrics achieve a new level of comfort. The creator of these all-original, sophisticated worlds, exudes a natural aura. It is there we can see all her femininity, her perpetual hymn to “beauty” with cultural inf luences sprinkled here and there, which are all part of the enchantment.

To reveal the essence you are invited to stay… An hour, a day, a lifetime, and rediscover who you are, from the inside.

And that’s a promise.

Hall 2.0 - Booth J06 www.axcent.se

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Geneva The sound of perfection

The Swiss manufacturer Geneva, known for its dedication to excellence, is moving into multi-room audio systems with its AeroSphère range.

A must for all sound buffs!

By Nicolas Berger

Mu lt i -room aud io s y stems that can play music in multiple rooms at once from one or more sources, are currently whipping up the enthusiasm of a knowledgeable public.

Characterised by its signature acoustic perfection, Geneva is unveiling its AeroSphère range: two speakers (AeroSphère Large and AeroSphère Small) and a distribution base (AeroSphère Base). Depending on individual tastes, you can listen to the same music on all the systems or a different piece on each one.

To do this, the system relies on Wi-Fi (Airplay and DLNA are supported) and Bluetoot h (with A2DP aptX). The whole thing is controlled through the Geneva App, available for free on Android and Apple.

To make it easier to operate, each speaker also comes with its own remote control that

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enables you to directly control the CD player or radio tuner of the AeroSphère Base.

Above all, this new range offers an unparalleled sound sensation of extreme pr e c i s ion a nd w it h p er fect s ou nd repro duct ion.

Indeed, the patented Embracing Sound system, derived from the film industry, delivers threedimensional sound w it h a 180 -degree surround effect: the subtle balance between the bass and treble gives an almost natural sound! The sleek design of these new objects of desire, which come in white, black or red, also make a design statement in your home. In short, the Geneva AeroSphère is where high-end acoustics meets aesthetics.

For more information: www.genevalab.com

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Haillard King of Tribal Pursuit

A tad provocative and completely atypical, Michel Haillard designs ethnic and fantasy furniture, each item of which is a totem without taboos. It is with a twinkle in his eye that he labels his approach “Tribal Pursuit”. We caught up with an anti-conformist artist who has mastered the bizarre with panache!

By Nicolas Berger

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ybrid, fantastical and funct iona l a l l at once, t he furniture thought up by Michel Haillard combines extravagance and humour w ith happiness.

This unusual art has won over some big names such as the famous designer Roberto Cavalli and Guy Laliberté, the founder of the Cirque du Soleil. It has to be said, Michel Haillard has always known how to cultivate the extraordinary.

After taking a degree in graphic design at ESAM Design (modern art college) he began his career as an advertising modellist before moving into humorous comic strips and animation. In particular, he was behind the Sharky & George children’s cartoon that became in many countries around the world.

But his fascination for objects and the bizarrely beautiful got the better of him. “From very young I used to scour flea-markets and antiques fairs in great safaris that took up whole Sundays. And right from the start I felt that would lead to something,” he says.

The Eureka moment was when he found a throne abandoned in wasteland. It was like a revelation and became the starting point for his work. In fact this rather rare item of furniture under normal circumstances has become

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something of an obsession with him and a powerful sy mbol.

“The seat is such that it effects an almost sacred interaction between the work and the person.

The chair backs, which incidentally are getting taller and taller, create a link between the earth and the sky. And, of course, you get to be your own King – King of yourself!”

While never abandoning humour, Michel Haillard likes to create an imaginary society with its own rules as close to nature as possible.

Playing the archaeologist, he creates a primitive world “which transforms discarded objects into precious objects”. By reversing values he creates something new that has something of the old about it, as if his furniture had been discovered in an attic.

His work, then, is all about giving a different purpose to objects.

Starting with a piece of furniture that is usually old and chosen for its generous curves, he adds a variety of elements picked up because of the stor y they tell. “I am attracted to things that have a past,” he explains. Haillard’s style is disconcerting, as much poetic décor as Tintin’s adventures in the Congo! “All my designs are extraordinary,” he says. “And yet because of the material they are

made from they are all perfectly rooted in the real. My items of furniture are like zoomorphic designs, useful sculptures that one can sit on.”

In his Parisian workshop, workbenches and drawers are bursting with gazelle and buffalo horns, snake and alligator skins, hippo skulls, warthog teeth, armadillo shells and other animal relics.

This is an Out of Africa treasure trove, patiently compiled from those f lea-markets and antique fairs and elsewhere. “This animal presence brings out instincts buried deep inside us. The end goal is not to shock gratuitously but to transform the person who looks on an item, to make that person realise the link there is between the human and animal kingdoms,” he continues.

A shamanic artist, Michel Haillard believes the animal is reincarnated in the object, giving it a second life. So a new story can take shape in his hands. Barbaric staging? No, rather a genre that is unclassifiable and beautiful at the same time, alternating between the phantasmagorical and the baroque.

For more information: www.michel-haillard.com

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The key to your dreams!

The AI Line Design company was set up by interior designer Miriame Bedrani CFAI (French Council of Interior Designers) to undertake all your conversion and renovation projects with panache - turning your dreams into reality!

By Nicolas Berger Photo Sandra Fourqui

Optimising space, making the most of light, playing with perspective, bringing texture and colour into play… AI Line Design can bring so many subtle variations to your plans. Miriame and her team are entirely at your disposal, creating a climate of trust to make your dreams a reality, within budget a nd w it hout a ny n a st y s u r pr i s e s .

This personalised design service, which takes care of every detail, works towards meeting your needs to provide you with a unique design which is both refined and high quality.

What is the hallmark of AI Line Design?

Finely structured designs which make the most of a space but which are not too cold and stark. Miriame likes to work to create a warm atmosphere, combining comfort with an elegant yet decidedly contemporary sobriety. And, of course, she ensures consistency by setting a budget and sticking to it.

The spirit of AI Line Design could be summed up by this quote from the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright: “Simplicity is the perfect harmony between the beautiful, the useful and the fair.”

Miriame Bedrani Interior designer 11, rue du Parchamp 92100 Boulogne Billancourt +33 (0)6 17 94 82 50

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Diptyque Imaginary Forests

Luxury candle maker Diptyque has joined forces with French artist Julien Columbier to produce a limited edition collection of candles celebrating the olfactory attributes of trees.

By Sarah Jackson

Trees are the inspiration for Diptyque’s new collection of limited edition candles in three gorgeous fragrances w it h candle holders desig ned by artist Julien Columbier, a painter known for his works depicting enchanted fore st s a nd my st er iou s ju ngle s .

Sapin (fir tree) evokes the beauty of winter and memories of Christmas past.

Fragrant resin crystals are infused with a hint of mandarin to create familiar citrus and woody notes.

L i q u i d a m b a r (S w e e t g u m t r e e) celebrates the redness of this autumnal tree. The enveloping liquid amber is cloaked in the scent of brown sugar and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg for a fragrance that is good enough to eat.

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Oliban (Frank insense) releases a thousand and one mysteries with the sweet, oriental vapours of incense.

Its woody accents contrast with fresh notes and balmy tones in this warm, soothing fragrance.

All three candles deliver the mystery of the trees with enveloping, subtle and dense fragrances and Julien Columbier is the perfect partner. The Paris-based artist brings the tree scents to life with his stunning designs.

190g candle €58 70g candle €30

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Andy Warhol (1928-1987) in front of the Shadows at the Heiner Friedrich Gallery, New York, 1979 - © Arthur Tress - © Courtesy Dia Art Foundation, New York © The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. / ADAGP, - Paris 2015.

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Warholâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s monumental abstract series Shadows is being shown for the first time ever in Europe at the Museum of Modern Art in Paris. The collection of 102 silkscreen canvases in 17 different colours that stretch more than 130 metres was created in the late 1970s and forms the cornerstone of the exhibition Warhol Unlimited.

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arhol began working on the shadow motif in 1978.

Following a commission from his patrons Heiner Friedrich and Philippa de Menil, he produced Shadows, a series of 102 silkscreens in 17 different colours which were exhibited for the first time at the Heiner Friedrich Gallery in New York in January 1979. In fact they could only hang 83 of the canvases because there was not enough room for all of them.

All the canvases depict the same motif: shadows photographed at the Factory or rather fleeting geometric shapes. Between

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light and shade. Between negative and positive.

Shadows has never been shown in its entirety in Europe. Only 35 canvases crossed the Atlantic 25 years ago to form part of an exhibition in Marseille, Painting - Film - Painting.

The cinematic nature of Shadows was a great hit. But good things come to those who wait because now all 102 canvases are on show in the large rooms reserved for historic exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art in Paris. They form the cornerstone of Warhol Unlimited, an exhibition which shows

all the nuance of Warhol, far from his image as the King of Pop Art.

The art of the series

Before diving into Warhol’s shadow s, t he Mu seu m of Modern Art exhibition invites visitors to submerge themselves in the sheer quantity of his work - aiming to reproduce the exhibition conditions Warhol himself wanted.

“The Warhol works conceived in series are sought out and displayed today as unique ma ster pieces. T he repet i tive framework has f inally been allowed to magnify the

extraordinary diversity of his work. [...] If Andy Warhol didn’t invent repetition, he explored it in all its dimensions and possibilities, and it brought him acclaim. Starting with a production method, a formal principle, an attitude, he has created an artistic paradigm,” said Sébastien Gokalp, co-curator of the exhibition.

So you will have the great pleasure of seeing the full Electric Chairs series (1964-1971), the Jackies (1964), the Flowers (1964 -1965) and the Maos (1972-1973).

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Andy Warhol (1928-1987) in front of the Cow Wallpaper, 1965 - © Steve Schapiro/Corbis © The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. / ADAGP, Paris 2015

A little further on you can watch the eight-hour film Empire (1964) - the top of the Empire State Building f ilmed in a static shot - or be hypnotised by his Screen tests (1964-1966).

In these, Warhol plays with time, the movie, filmed at 24 frames per second, is projected at 16 frames per second, so time stretches...

With repetition, time never ends or exceeds t he ver y limits of art, and so we discover an unlimited Warhol.

What is art?

“Someone asked me if they

were art and I said no. You see, the opening party had disco.

I guess that makes them disco décor…”, said Warhol. Beyond the apparent casualness of the artist, the question of Art is asked. What can you look at with Shadows? A shadow?

The shadow of what? Paint?

An installation?

Look a bit deeper into Warhol’s writing: “When I look at things, I always see the space they occupy. I always want the space to reappear, to make a comeback, because it’s lost space when there’s something in it.

If I see a chair in a beautiful space, no matter how beautiful the chair is, it can never be as beautiful to me as the plain space.” (The Philosophy of Andy Warhol, From A to B and Back Again, 1975).

A nd so it is w ith Shadows, the space is part of the work.

The 102 canvases are spread over 130 metres, the canvases, which are all the same size, are hung edge to edge. There is no beginning or end - the layout is random. The audience moves in a syncopated way in the space facing the work, in a manner that is both repetitive and

furtive. The spectator cannot take in the monumental work in in one glance. He walks and feels, giving it the feel of a mystical disco. Let’s get out our Bee Gees gear and absorb the mystery of this exceptional work

“Warhol Unlimited” Until February 7 at Musée d’Art moderne de la Ville de Paris 11 Avenue du Président Wilson Paris 75016 www.mam.paris.fr

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A Still Life of Space Time Interview with Thomas Canto

For the French artist Thomas Canto, architecture and art are not distinct concepts. Canto is inspired by the sensations of experiencing a space.

On the eve of a new exhibition of the artist’s work ‘Still life of Space Time’ at the Wunderkammern in Rome, I asked Canto more about his inspiration and his methods.

By Polly Brock - © Artactualite - Photo © Blind Eye Factory

How do you ch a r ac ter i s e your art?

As a self-trained artist, I have spent some 20 years researching different artistic areas.

These days I focus on the creation of abstract works. My research deals with the relationship between architecture and humans. To better illustrate that, I have developed works that are halfway between sculpture and paintings, as well as being installations. In my works you find the inf luence of the dynamism of graffiti, which I used to do when I was younger, and also the inf luence of certain elements of Optical art, Constructivism, and more recently I also made a digitally inspired work with the use of videomapping.

W hy do opt ic a l i l lu s ion s interest you?

The appearance of optical illusions within my works occurs organically. I always try to best express the impressions that I feel when I am in architectural

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This reveals itself in my work through the multiple levels of interpretation. To recreate this in my art I use superimpositions of materials, notably thread, which create optical illusions and recall the play of light and shadows in the architectural landscapes that inspire me.

Can you describe the influence of technology and the digital age on your work?

Today, the digital is omnipresent in our lives. It inf luences us ever y day, and each day this inf luence becomes more intense. From an artistic point of view, this allows me to envisage new forms of expression and new possibilities, such as in my latest installation ‘Still Life of Space Time’ for which I collaborated with Jeremie Bellot.

However, when it comes to my work as a painter, it’s an element I’d rather not use, I appreciate too dearly the meditative aspect of the process of creation of each of my paintings to imagine the addition of a digital aspect

to this part of my work. I think it would destroy the sense of them.

How does the urban space influence you?

Urban space is the basis of my work. My art is about the relationship that a human has with his environment. The way in which he builds it, what these spaces tell us about the evolution of man, and finally how he sees the future. Architecture is intimately tied to the history of man. Today we visit architectural sites from the past to better understand these periods. I think that it will be the same for our contemporary architecture seen in the future.

Your a rt is not limited to two dimensions. Could you describe how a nd why you experiment with space?

I developed my art in three dimensions, in my installations and then in my workshop.

T h i s spat i a l development came to me naturally and

progressively over the course of many years. To represent the emotions that I feel when I cross the great cities of the world, to express the sensations of speed and the loss of bearings. This is what 3-D work allows me to do: to create a sensation of deeper immersion for the spectator in my works, particularly in my installations.

W ho a re t he a r t i st s w ho influence you?

I am more influenced by artistic currents which I have come across in the course of my research. It is clear that movements such as Optical art, Constructivism and Futurism left an impression on me and played a role in my artistic evolution. However, architecture, which is not recognised as an art in itself, is one of the most important elements in my creation. I think that each image, each landscape, inspires me.

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Christine Deroche and

Jean-Luc Georges All for beauty!

One is a talent manager, the other is a painter - it was inevitable their paths would cross. Here they answer some question on the subject of art!

By Nicolas Berger

Christine, how did you come across Georges’ work?

It was w ine that brought us together! I saw a brochure of Georges’ work at my friends’ wine merchant, it was advertising an exhibition in Lyon: I was immediately drawn to his work and I wanted to meet him.

Georges, which artistic movement do you feel closest to?

Personally speaking, aligning myself with a movement is like being put in a box! We need to break down these divisions…

I like minimalist modern art such as the work of Rothko and the American abstract expressionists.

If I had to identify with a movement, it would be this one.

The links between art and the art market are sometimes complex…

What do each of you think?

Georges: These days an artist has to be either part of ‘the system’ or not, by which I mean the ‘art market’, which is managed and controlled by f inanciers.

This should be a guide, not an absolute rule! What I want to do is to appeal to the feelings of buyers and call on their critical faculties.

Christine: Art has become a speculative market, we no longer commission a work for someone… we value the work, we say how much it is worth… It’s a far cry from making an emotional choice - and yet emotion is what makes the real difference…

What projects do you have for the future?

Miami this winter, Luxembourg in spring and Paris in the autumn!

To conclude, if I say the word “beauty” how would you respond?

Georges: Beauty is everywhere, you just need to look!

Christine: Beauty exists for those who want to see it. It’s all around.

Just keep your eyes wide open!

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Celebrity Fight Night Star-studded event in Florence A s u su a l, one of t he la rgest A mer ic a n c h a r it a b le e v ent s brought together some big names.

It was held to raise funds for two important charities, the Andrea B o cel l i Fou nd at ion a nd t he Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center.

Brands such as Panerai and Jeep were sponsors of the event which was taking place in Italy for the second time. A gala dinner was held in the Salone die Cinqecento at t he Pa la z zo Vecch io. A nd for a real treat, Andrea Bocelli performed on stage accompanied by the Orchestra of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino. Exceptional!

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Fabulous private party in New York with Dsquared2

Part y people Dean & Dan Caten and Ladyfag invited their friends to Halston House to celebrate the first anniversary of their launch in the US market. Among the guests were Hamish Bowles, Amanda Lepore, Daphne Groenveld, Rianne Ten Haken, River Viiperi Abel Van Oeveren, Cory Bond, Jacquelyn Jablonski, Eniko Mihalik. Lady fag created a decadent atmosphere in this mythical place with a Factory vibe, bubbles courtesy of MoĂŤt & Chandon, sparkle from Swarovski and Calvisius caviar. Very chic, very bling and absolutely Dsquared2!

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There is a cosmic storm on the horizon, a domestic battle between Mars and Venus, so try not to be collateral damage.

Pluto, for his part, will push you towards introspection. But sometimes it’s good to have doubts: it’s time to ask yourself the right questions when it comes to choices about work, love and life.

Are you with the right person? Is the long bob the right hairstyle for you? Do you need to choose between red and black?

This month’s tip: Wear wate r p roof kohl, like Johnny Depp.

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Throw everything into your work: in the coming months, everything will fall into place the minute you enter your office! In a firework display of paperclips and Excel documents, you won’t know which way to turn. Soon you’ll get credit for all the incredible things you’ve done!

And it could even be that you’ll have a secret

lover lurking behind the photocopier.

The rest of the time however, pace yourself.

Your friends and family do not always understand the energy you put into your work.

This month’s tip: stockpile some canned food, like Andy Warhol.

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A whirlw ind of love!

Your every glance is irresistible. If you are in a couple, get someone to buy you a big ring. If you are single, enjoy going out with everyone, you can never hear often enough that you are beautiful.

Your nights will be crazier than your days: you will be less efficient at work, but keep your head up, don’t let anything slip, your energy will come back.

This month’s tip: don’t make your bed, you’d be better off spending your nights at Le Montana.

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A t work , t he s t a r s are not on your side.

Your boss only has eyes for the new little recruits who promise him the ea r t h. You feel like you’ve become the invisible woman despite your good results. Remember that you do exist and you are great.

This month’s tip: Wear a wild feathered Moschino dress to go to the office.

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You will have energy to spare. But things are not going fast enough for you. All these projects you are itching to do can’t be completed.

The fault lies with your over- c aut iou s f a m i ly and colleagues. Don’t be impatient and communicate better with these people, listen to their fears and move together t ow a r d s a b r i g ht e r future.

This month’s tip: put your 80s playlist away and claim to have been born in the 90s.

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This month’s tip: Only dr ink champag ne, it’s gluten-free.

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Your banker will call you more often than your mother in the coming months. You never have anything to wear and are “obliged” to go shopping all the time. Try to see your wardrobe as half-full rather than half-empty. Behave like a squirrel, allow yourself fewer nuts, let the desire build up.

This month’s tip: start an Instagram diet: photograph your food but forget about eating it.

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This month’s tip: start your own YouTube channel and give tutorials to explain on the internet how to handle your mother-in-law or use Photoshop, whichever you prefer.

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This month’s tip: buy a one way ticket to la Isla Bonita.

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