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MANS SPRING/SUMMER 23 Flamboyant designer, Jaime Álvarez has taken inspiration from his roots growing up in southern Spain for his Spring/Summer 23 proposal. The new Mans Collection, which features vibrant colours and prints on flowing silks and prime cotton, was recently showcased at the neoclassical Palace of Villalís in Madrid. i www.mansconceptwear.com

LEXUS ELECTRIFIED SPORT Lexus successfully debuted its new Electrified Sport Concept at the recent Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK. The prototype, on its first public appearance outside of Japan since its unveiling in December, attracted crowds of admirers during the four days of the festival, and garnered praise from the press. i www.lexus.com

OTIIMA GLASS SOLUTIONS OTIIMA, presents its Hidden Pocket Solution, which has been regaled with a number of design awards. The Portuguese firm specialised in sophisticated window design demonstrated its higher acoustic and thermic performance, with better isolation, contributing to achieving optimal living spaces. i www.muchmorethanawindow.com NEW BMW X1 Climb aboard and get ready to enjoy the sporty dynamics and optimised efficiency of the new X1, available in three versions. The combustion engine gives more propulsion power and fuel economy, while the Plug-in Hybrid offers unlimited freedom and greater sustainability, and, for all-electric purists, the iX1 promises an emission-free range of 430 km. i www.bmw.es

HOTEL EMPERADOR MADRID

Cool off in the Capital’s hot summer temperatures in the rooftop pool of the Hotel Emperador while enjoying the spectacular surrounding views. From this vantage, the hotel offers guided ‘tours’ of Madrid’s skyline, with information on all the most notable structures in sight, both ancient and modern. i www.emperadorhotel.com

SILVERSEA SILVER ENDEAVOUR

Silversea Cruises recently welcomed Silver Endeavour, one of the world’s most luxurious expedition ships to its fleet. Specifically designed to take travellers to the most remote destinations, including the two polar regions, the Silver Endeavour will enter service in November for the 2022/2023 Antartica season. i www.silversea.com

CARTIER NEW COLLECTION

Cartier celebrated its latest collection of fine jewellery with a dazzling gala dinner at the Palacio de Liria in Madrid in the company of a host of Spanish celebrities. The evening featured a cocktail with a parade of models dressed in sparkling jewellery, a sumptuous dinner, and a live DJ set to follow. i www.cartier.com

OSBORNE – 250TH ANNIVERSARY

King Felipe VI was the guest of honour at the recent commemorative act held to mark Osborne’s 250th anniversary. Ignacio Osborne, President of the company and Fernando Terry, CEO, accompanied his majesty on a tour of the celebrated winery, presenting milestones throughout its 250 years history. i www.osborne.es

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