“The Future is A Big Kiss”
glass fused artwork by Isabelle Scheltjens
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elcome to Exclusive Life, a magazine where your ideas can take shape!
Art lovers will undoubtedly en joy this edition, from the amazing artwork by Isabelle Sheltjens on the front cover, to the latest exhibi tion by the talented multidisciplinary artist, Marifé Núñez.
We pay a special tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, with an insight into the life of the British monarch who ruled for 70 years on the throne.
I hope you enjoy reading and find inspiration in all our articles: beautiful, influential women, such as Elaine Wynn and Ivana Trump, Natalia de la Vega (Tacha) and Natasha Korneeva; Rafael Moneo, one of the most outstanding representatives of contempo rary Spanish architecture; an interview with Marcos Granda, entre preneur and restaurateur, with no less than five Michelin stars for his four restaurants in Spain, two of which you can visit in Marbella; fashion, cinema, events and some of the top local businesses…
All this, and much more!
THIS ISSUE MARKS A SPECIAL MOMENT FOR ALL OF US AT EXCLUSIVE LIFE : A NEW DESIGN WITH NOVEL CONCEPTS AND FRESH INSPIRATION…De la Fuente Fine Jewellery
elcome to the Autumn / Winter Edition of Exclusive Life Ma gazine! I hope our readers will enjoy the results of the work carried out by our magnificent team and all those who colla borate with us to keep moving forward with the publication of Exclusive Life Magazine, who I’d like to thank for striving to make us a little better at what we do every day.
I also want to express my gratitude for the loyalty of our readers. Thank you for accompanying us on this journey full of creativity, and I trust that we will continue to grow and expand our horizons in the near future.
I hope you like this new edition. Wishing you all the best of health and good fortune!
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The first artwork she has ever created was a portrait of her at that time, 6 years old - youngest daughter.
hen creativity, passion and craftsmanship work together, the outcome can only be a masterpiece. Isabelle Scheltjens’ ar tworks translate the language of luxury and art into an incredible explosion of energy. After having gained worldwide recognition and international praise, Isabelle continues growing with the speed of light. Isabelle is now dubbed “The Queen of Dots” in the con temporary art world.
Her unique style and her ceaseless quest to refine her technique are living proof that, in order to break the rules, you must first mas ter them. Her neo-pointillistic juxtaposition of hand cut layered glass shards gives life to unique portraits that captivate and intrigue the viewer: abstract images up close, yet dra matic and precise portraits from a distance. Her artworks reinvent the notion of unique ness by blending colours into creating unex pected wall “jewelleries”.
However, in order to fully appreciate Isabe lle Scheltjens’ creations, we must first take a step back and understand how she develo ped her unique technique. Born in Belgium and encouraged by her parents, she decided to pursue her innate passion for art. She stu died at SISA - the Antwerp City Institute for Decorative Arts and Crafts. Her first contact with glass as a creative artistic medium took place in the workshop of her husband, Dirk Neefs – a glass artisan who creates stained glass windows for residential properties, churches and other interior design projects.
Inspired and fascinated by the colors, Isabe lle started experimenting and playing with the glass. It all came somehow naturally and intuitively. Isabelle’s love for glass as an ar tistic expression comes from the fact that “glass is a versatile artistic medium, uniting several contrasting properties which make it a delight to work with. Resilient yet fragile.
Modest yet expressive. Delicate yet powerful. Li ght yet heavy. Glass is perfect for expressing the ambiguous relationship between distance and proximity, between appearance and reality”. The se are themes she explores intensely in her work.
However, after this first contact, it took her years of intensive practice to perfect her technique and to fully master the color theory. She mana ged to create a unique glass-fusing technique. Thousands of pieces of glass in different colors, textures and sizes are juxtaposed one on top of the other and then melted together in an oven at 800 degrees Celsius. The result: a completely new color from a distance. The unique arrangement of colorful glass pieces is similar to the technique used by pointillist painters: they form an abstract image up close, yet a striking and precise portrait from a distance.
“Minute, painstaking preparation goes into every portrait. It is a labour-intensive method that is in stark contrast with the “fast-forward” lives we currently have” as she likes to underline.
Her technique has gained her international recogni tion, and her clients are equally international. Isabe lle is often commissioned to do special and unique projects that can enhance the personality and style of the client’s home. Although, for privacy reasons, we cannot disclose any names or exact locations, we can say that many of her clients are recognized na mes with worldwide mediatic exposure. Isabelle’s unique luxury artworks now sit in homes in Monaco, Dubai, Saint-Tropez, New York, Tokyo, Paris, London, to name but a few. As for the Costa del Sol, Isabelle’s clients can enjoy her artworks in properties in La Za galetta, Sotogrande, Sierra Blanca, Cabopino, Puerto Banus, and more.
Natasha Korneeva welcomed us into her house, which boasts one the best views of the golf cour se and Mediterranean sea in Marbella. She was born in Moscow, where she graduated with a PhD in Sociology. At the present time she is focusing her professional development on interior design, conducting the project «Villas Gardenias».
“Our family used to live in different European cities and this house successfully integrates our experience of creating interior design in such countries as: Austria, Lituania, Germany. We are very pleased with the result we have achieved as it has turned out to be modern, elegant and cosy at the same time.”
“I am extremely happy to feel inspired by my children in my work! They both are deeply interested in Art, so they made quite a big contribution to the individual look of the house, so I could say it is our mutual project!”
I am very excited to present our latest project “Gardenias Golden Mile” which will be another great success!”
This house is conceived for us to live in rather than impressing others, although it is really re markable and eye-cat ching”. The spacious, modern house is full of light and has a bespoke look, due to an ideal ba lance between contem porary materials, recog nised luxury brands and beautiful pieces of art created specially for this home.
The house meets the demands of a family with teenagers, and its unique, functional design is customised for a com fortable, modern-day lifestyle. It will incorporate modern clean lines and be constructed to the highest quality standards, using environmentally friendly technologies.
The project consists of three villas located at the heart of the famous Golden Mile area, just a short walk to the beach, restaurants and famous hotels.
The villas will be constructed by Zambra S.L. with the guarantee of the highest quality possible. The company won the privileged award of The Best Construction Company in Marbella 2021.
“When working on a project, I always ask my self if I would like to live in the house. Would I like it to be my home? My objective is to achieve the perfect result, exceeding our international clients’ expectations. That is possible only with a thoughtful and critical analysis of all the details.”
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Elaine Wynn and Ivana Trump are archetypes of successful women at the forefront of huge eco nomic empires. Although their respective husbands, Steve Wynn and Donald Trump, played the leading roles, the truth is that without the charisma and active participation of their wives, their empires would never have been possible; a fact that became evident when they continued with their successful professional careers after divorcing.
In 1942, Elaine Farrell Wynn was born into a middle-class family in New York City. Although unusual at the time for a woman, she at tended George Washington Uni versity, graduating with a degree in political science.
Throughout her life, Elaine had an on-and-off relationship with businessman Steve Wynn, to whom she got married in 1963. They divorced in 1986, and remarried in 1991. Nine years later, they divorced for good, and Elaine kept the home they shared, a mansion at the Southern Highlands Golf Club. Even the personal discord with Steve Wynn did not stop the two from rowing in the same direction, bu
siness-wise. Together they founded Mirage Resorts, and Elaine played a pivotal role with her former husband in the resurgence of the Las Vegas Strip, where the Bellagio hotel became the symbol of the city.
With a net worth in excess of $2 billion, Elaine Wynn is also known for her support of various education causes, as well as of the performing and visual arts. She is currently chair person of the board of Communities in Schools, a non-pro fit organisation that supports vulnerable children.
She is also co-chair of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and she has acquired an outstanding art collection over the years. In 2013, she purchased Francis Bacon’s “Three Studies by Lucian Freud” for more than $142 mi llion, and anonymously lent it to the Portland Art Museum.
Ivana Marie Trump was born in 1949, in the former Czechoslovakia. Although she was most widely recognised as a businesswoman, she also played a pro minent role as a model, writer and de signer.
After her marriage in 1977 to the man who would later become US President, Donald Trump, she immediately made it clear that she had no intention of be ing a traditional housewife. Her goal was to play an active role in the Trump empire, whose power was reflected in the construction of the company’s flagship, Trump Tower; an impressive skyscraper on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, New York.
It was Ivana who endowed the tower with an enormous golden fountain in the lobby, and she was responsible for decorating it in marble and brass, as a symbol of power. Af ter the Trump Tower, the empire continued its expansion with casinos and the management of the Plaza Hotel. In the meantime, the Trump marriage was consolidated with three children, and Ivana’s US citizenship was granted in 1988.
Ivana Trump played a key role in founding the Trump En tertainment Resort, where she held managerial positions that helped propel the emporium, at the same time that
her marriage was deteriorating due to her husband’s ex tramarital affairs.
Their divorce turned into a bitter legal battle, with Ivana demanding half of everything Donald owned, including inherited family assets. The divorce settlement came in 1992, and Ivana received $25 million in cash, the family’s 41-room mansion in Connecticut, several million dollars a year in alimony, all her jewellery, and 49% of the house in Palm Beach.
Contrary to what might be assumed, Ivana remained ac tive in the business world after her divorce, successfully developing a solid career in the world of fashion, perfume, jewellery, and personal development books in which she provided advice on how to succeed in life.
After her divorce from Trump, Ivana married Riccardo Mazzucchelli, a millionaire with a mining business, but they separated two years later. She later exchanged rings with Italian actor Rossano Rubicondi, 24 years her junior, but this marriage also came to an end.
Over the years, she managed to mend her relationship with Donald Trump, and of course, they continued to do business together; such as the million-dollar commercial they filmed for Pizza Hut in 1988. They continued to see each other on a regular basis until Ivana’s death on 14 July this year.
José Rafael Moneo Vallés is considered one of the most outstanding representatives of contemporary Spanish architecture. He was born in Tudela (Navarra) in 1937, and studied architecture at the ETSAM (Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura) in Madrid.
After graduating, he worked in Denmark with Jørn Ut zon, the designer of the Syd ney Opera House. He was later awarded a two-year scholarship at the Spanish Academy in Rome, where he embraced the Nordic and Greco-Latin traditions that would mark his career. After returning to Spain, he combined his professional career as an architect with becoming a professor in the Architecture Schools of Barcelo na and Madrid, although he has also lectured at universities such as Princeton, Harvard and Lausanne, in addition to be ing a conference speaker, critic, and publisher of articles on architecture.
On numerous occasions, Moneo has denounced the modern tendency to erect buildings with short-sighted criteria, in de fence of the idea that the design of every building must re main contemporary over time, as in the case of monuments. Therefore, the architect strives to consolidate the durability of the work and the continuity of the building with the corres ponding historical context.
“I believe that the past cannot be disregarded. We cannot dis pense with everything that others have already done on our planet, when so much work has been invested. In fact, an ar chitectural work is a transcendent asset. Architecture some how manages to defy the rules of consumption. Its use is not limited to the life of the person who builds it or pays for it, but endures over time for others to enjoy or modify.” the architect stated in an interview.
Far-removed from the European utilitarian trends, the archi tect has always advocated finding the elements in each pe riod that make a transcendent building. With this premise, in 1996, he became the first Spaniard to win the Pritzker Archi tecture Prize, for the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in California, an impressive concrete structure located on one of Los Angeles main thoroughfares.
This award, in addition to others, such as the Van der Rohe Prize in 2001; the Prince of Asturias Award for the Arts in 2012; or the Japanese Praemium Imperiale in 2017, have earned him prestige which is on a par with that of his top international colleagues, such as Norman Foster or Zaha Hadid, establishing him as one of the most impor tant architects in the world.
With each project, Moneo researches the city and its his tory, so as to create a building in keeping with the identity of each place. Among his most outstanding projects are the Diestre Factory, where each space is adjusted to every possible use of the building; or the Bankinter Building, in which the construction adapts to the needs of a bank through the use of curved and rectilinear volumes, while keeping the urban context in view.
Logroño City Hall, Atocha Railway Station in Madrid, Se ville Airport, the Barcelona Auditorium and the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston are some of his most outstanding works, although one of the most admired is undoubtedly the Kursaal Congress Centre in San Sebastián, at the mou th of the Urumea River. It consists of two large translucent glass cubes, conceived with the aim of creating harmony between the natural and the artificial, and which the ar
chitect himself defined as “two beached rocks by the Can tabrian Sea”.
The remodelling of the National Museum of Roman Art in Mérida, employing superb brickwork and Roman-style arcades with which he actualised the perfect use of light and space, has won widespread acclaim.
In his maturity, Rafael Moneo has left his hallmark on three of his most representative works; all of them in the area of Madrid’s Paseo del Prado. On the one hand, the transformation of Villahermosa Palace, to house the Thys sen-Bornemisza Museum, and on the other, the exten sions made to the Bank of Spain and the Prado Museum.
As for his private life, Rafael Moneo is married to Belén Fe duchi, daughter of the architect Luis Martínez Feduchi, and his daughter, Belén Moneo, is also an architect who specia lises in construction designs of different dimensions.
Always affable, refined, and somewhat reserved, when asked what he likes most about his profession, Rafael answers succinctly: “Seeing how people make use of my buildings and feel them as their own.” And, if asked for advice for upcoming generations of architects, he would encourage them to “never relinquish their creativity.”
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estaurateur, entrepreneur, sommelier… who is Marcos Granda?
“I consider myself passionate about my work. I love to crea te teams, and I always stress the importance of the front of house and its fundamental contribution to a restaurant. I personally am very non-conformist.”
With two restaurants in Marbella, one in Madrid and one in Ribadesella, what is your daily life like?
“While running four restaurants in different parts of Spain may well seem very stressful, in my daily life, everything is managed and organised in such a way that it isn’t. The key is to surround yourself with people who follow your ins tructions, be able to delegate responsibility to them, work as a team, and always have full confidence in all of them.”
As an entrepreneur, you already hold a constellation of Michelin Stars, including two at Skina, in Marbella, and another three at Clos, in Madrid; Nintai, in Marbella; and Ayalga, in Ribadesella. What is the recipe to earn five Mi chelin stars?
“Work, work, and more work; and never let talent prevail over effort. Day by day, service after service, we must cons tantly strive to excel.”
“Work, work, and more work; and never let talent prevail over effort. Day by day, ser vice after service, we must constantly strive to excel.”Marcos Granda with Mario Cachinero, chef of Skina, his Michelin two-star restaurant in Marbella.
What sacrifices have you had to make in order to own four fine-dining restaurants?
“Mainly spending more time with my family, friends and lo ved ones. In my job, you even have to sacrifice your own free time. Sometimes it’s very hard, but I’m really happy where I am right now.”
What is Granda’s hallmark, and what do your four restau rants have in common?
“My hallmark is a seemingly simple cuisine, based on seasonal produce, and deeply rooted in the location of each restaurant. Each of the restaurants has its own personality and identity.”
What is more difficult - to attain the Michelin Stars, or to keep them?
“Everything takes effort. Of course, it’s difficult to attain a Michelin Star, and it’s also difficult to keep it. I think that both objectives require the same degree of sacrifice, but the important thing is to appreciate how privileged we are to be evaluated by the Michelin Guide every year, because there are professions which are not so fortunate.”
By Andre Rau
MARBELLA – MADRID – IBIZA Boutique Las Noches Ibiza, Puente Romano Hotel - Marbella Calle Lagasca 21 - Madrid
In order to break the rules, you must first master them. Belgian-born artist Isabelle Scheltjens is living proof of this. After having gained international recognition and praise, she is now dubbed “The Queen of Dots” in the contemporary art world.
Her artworks translate the language of luxury and art into an incredible explosion of energy. Isabelle’s creations are pieces of bold – yet delicate – art for confident owners. Her neo-pointillistic juxtaposition of hand cut layered glass shards gives life to unique portraits that captivate our hearts, intrigue our senses and bewitch the spirit.
You can find us in Puerto Banús – the perfect location in which to have Isabelle’s artworks redefine expectations in a blizzard of pure creativity and invention. Adding to the Puerto Banús experience, Blizz Art Gallery is now a part of the picture… Another tile in the mosaic.
Come visit us at Calle Ribera, Casa N, Local 18, planta baja 29660 Puerto Banús, Marbella… and see for yourself!
Calle Ribera, PUERTO BANUS, M arbella (by the exit barrier of the port) T +34 951 74 30 06 info@blizzartgallery.com www.blizzartgallery.com
Calle Rivera, Puerto Banús. Marbella (by the exit barrier of the port)
T +34 951 74 30 06 info@blizzartgallery.com www.blizzartgallery.com
Hand-made one-of-a-kind creations by Patrick Rubinstein and Isabelle Scheltjens. Come at BLIZZ ART GALLERY and experience our unique pieces up close. Color and/or size customisation are also possible, for an artwork fully adapted to our client’s interior.
UNIQUE ARTWORKS FOR SOPHISTICATED HOMES
I t’s time to go to the cinema and enjoy a good movie, or snuggle up on the sofa with a blanket and turn on the television to watch an epic film. There’s something for everyone: adventure films; films about legends; films with magnificent actors and excellent cinematography. Whichever you opt for, it’ll be a safe bet!
Five assassins meet aboard the high-speed train from Tokyo to Morioka and discover that their missions are connected yet conflicting. Who’ll get off the train alive? Who’s waiting for them at the end of the line? An explo sive cocktail, led by a great performance by Brad Pitt.
A good reason to see it: this dark comedy of fast-paced action with a touch of fun will leave no one indifferent.
Based on the bestseller by Joyce Carol Oates, Blonde tells the adapted biography of Marilyn Monroe, consi dered the greatest sex symbol of all time. The film gives us an insight from a modern viewpoint into the life of the model, actress and singer during the 50s and 60s.
A good reason to see it: Ana de Armas’ magnificent performance as Marilyn Monroe, which was much applauded by critics.
BY JOSEPH KOSINSKI
After more than 30 years as a United States Navy pilot, Pete “Mavericks” Mitchel is assigned to the Top Gun academy with the goal of training elite pilots for a dangerous mis sion into enemy territory. There he meets the young Lieu tenant Bradley Bradshaw, the son of his late friend, Goose.
A good reason to see it: to relive the success of Top Gun, and enjoy watching a seemingly ageless Tom Cruise.
Starring Austin Butler, the film immerses us in the life of Elvis Presley through his relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker; magnificently played by an unrecognisable Tom Hanks. The film tells the story of the rise to fame and the ultimate decline of the singing legend, set in a USA undergoing constant transformation.
A good reason to see it: listening to Elvis Presley’s greatest hits is always a real treat.
De la Fuente Fine Jewellery was born in Marbella in 1994 in the spirit of only selling to the best Jewelry Stores in Spain, among them to those located on the Costa del Sol, until in 2009 a decision was made to directly sell to the most prestigious private clientele on the five continents, especially to famous business people from Eastern Europe, Northern Europe and Arab Countries.
epe de la Fuente, from its Showroom, which can only be accessed by referral and by appointment, has been supplying the most amazing and sought-after Jewels and Precious Stones on planet earth for more than 25 years.
Thanks to its High Jewellery workshops, De la Fuente Fine Jewellery is able to manufacture any design that its customers may have in mind, and always at a wholesale price, and always with the best jewellery standards.
One of the specialties of De la Fuente Fine Jewellery is to find gemstones as an investment for its most demanding clients, who aim at diversifying their assets, in addition to gathering very significant amounts of money that fit inside the closed fist of one of their hands. Currently, the best-performing gemstones with a specific quality and origin (this is where the secret formula of the company lies: ha ving gained an in-depth knowledge of the market and the different qualities, sizes and origins of the stones), are the Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Colo red Diamonds and Spinels
In the summer of 2021 they were selected by the Nobu Hotel as Trusted Jewellery Business to become part of the neural gic center of high society that “La Plaza” in the hotel complex Puente Romano represents in Marbella.
When Pepe de la Fuente asked the question: What do your customers value most about your business? He replied wi thout a second thought “absolute discretion and prices”.
At De la Fuente, we are actively searching to purchase suitable jewels and precious stones for our stock and collector clients.
The De la Fuente team is pleased to offer you an appraisal, provide advice for discreet sales and purchases, and assist you through the entire process. Confidentiality and anonymi ty strictly respected.
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Satin maxi skirt; with liquid shine finish, slit at the side and embossed signature logo detail at the waist. €199.90
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At what age is a hair transplant recommended?
There is no specific age to have a transplant done. Any stage of adulthood may be a good time to have a hair transplant, but the most usual is 3040 years upwards. It is typically in this age-range that it starts to become evident who is a candidate for a hair transplant, when hair loss starts to become more noti ceable. Therefore, it is a good time to consider having the procedure done, and also because at this age you are still young enough to have a good donor area.
However, in recent times, more and more twenty-yearolds want to increase the density of their hair, and if, from a medical point of view, it is viable, then it can be done. At
the other extreme, an increasing number of fifty-year-olds are undergoing the procedure, because today’s 50-some things are yesterday’s 40-somethings. Everyone wants to keep feeling young, men and women alike.
How do you determine if someone is a good candidate for a transplant?
When a potential patient contacts us, they are always in vited to a free consultation where a trichologist assesses their needs. We then determine whether the patient is a suitable candidate for medical or surgical treatment; in other words, whether a hair micro hair transplant is re quired. In general, there are very few absolute contraindi cations for a hair transplant.
What factors should be taken into consideration when it co mes to choosing a specialist hair transplant surgeon?
Precisely that - that they have, in fact, specialised in hair trans plant medicine and surgery, and that they have the expertise and technology necessary to carry out the transplant successfully. In this sense, the team at Insparya not only meets these require ments, but we constantly strive for excellence, with our own re search department and the development of our own technology, which currently positions us as the top medical company in hair transplants in Europe.
How long does the procedure last?
From 5 to 7 hours; the patient is awake, always under local anaesthesia, and there is a brief pause so that they can rest or attend to their needs.
What distinguishes Insparya from other hair transplant clinics? We offer the guarantee of more than 45,000 satisfied patients.
SAFETY: safety and reliability, as our clinics are Nº1 in Europe in the number of surgeries performed.
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Calle Joaquín Costa,26 – 28002
MARBELLA
Urbanización Lomas de Río Verde, 152A – 29602
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OPORTO
Av. de Montevideu 66, 4150-516 Porto, Portugal
Rua Marecheal Saldanha m.º1354 4150-654 Porto
EXPECTATIONS: we meet expectations, as our medical team has more than 13 years’ experience.
ACCELERATED PROCESS AND FOLLOW-UP: thanks to our own technology, we are able to perform operations up to 50% more quickly, and we follow up with our patients for 18 months after the transplant.
With regard to what distinguishes us from other clinics, we would highlight that we are the only clinical group that has invested 2M euros in research and has its own technological and biomedical research centre, Insparya Science and Clinical Institute, located in Porto and directed by Dr Carlos Portinha, Chief Clinical Offi cer of Insparya. Thanks to our research, we have internally deve loped technology, and our own technique, the Insparya Method, for hair transplantation. Furthermore, in the area of biomedical research, our main project studies stem cell multiplication, with the aim of finding alternative solutions so that those who have an insufficient donor area can also recover their hair. All this expe rience and research make Insparya the hair clinic group with the most extensive knowledge of alopecia and follicular units. We are also the only hair transplant group with ISO 9001 certification.
Edgar Neville, 20 Madrid
A.v Príncipe de Hohenlohe, C.N Tembo Local 4 - Marbella
Passeig de Picasso, 16 bis Barcelona
Amado Salvador - Valencia Av. de Pio XII / Gran Via del Marqués del Túria, 48
PROXIMA APERTURA MADRID Don Ramón de la Cruz, 27
ASociety is ageing, the increa se in the elderly population is already a fact, and soon the baby boomers - born be tween the late fifties and early seventies of the last centurywill come flooding in, and the population pyramid will be even shakier. We are living longer, and from a health, economic and family perspecti ve, all of us who are no longer young need to think about what we can do to live more peacefully.
Legally, we can also anticipate and foresee what we might not be able to decide and do in the future and what we can now try to organise and sort out.
In this sense, Law 8/2021 of 2 June, intending to reform civil and procedural legislation in support of persons with disabilities with regard to their legal capacity, has intro duced the so-called preventive powers of attorney, which have been included in the new articles 256 to 262 of the Civil Code.
From the entry into force of this new law on 3 September 2021, something as simple as closing an account, or so mething as necessary on occasions as selling a property or initiating a lawsuit for a person whose legal capacity is already substantially impaired, will not require the initia tion of an incapacitation process that can take considera bly longer. It will not be necessary to wait for the judge to appoint a guardian. We ourselves - who are now elderly, but still retain our legal capacity - can decide, if necessary, who will make these decisions on our behalf by signing a simple power of attorney for guardianship.
With a guided advice, the preventive power of attorney granted before a notary will allow us to appoint a person to represent our interests in the event of a situation in which our physical or mental deterioration prevents us from deciding for ourselves.
The preventive power of attorney differs from the ordi nary power of attorney in that the latter is valid from the moment it is signed before a notary until the principal becomes incapacitated. On the other hand, the power of attorney, which can also be effective from the moment it is executed before the notary, unless otherwise stipulated, remains valid until the future incapacity of the party gran ting the power of attorney.
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Thus, when granting a preventive power of attorney, we can authorise our attorney-in-fact to act from that very moment and maintain his or her capacity to act on our behalf once the state of incapacity has arisen, or we can authorise the attorney-in-fact to act on our behalf only when we suffer the state of incapacity foreseen in the power of attorney.
Knowing the circumstances of each person, with the appro priate advice, this power of attorney must be authorised by a notary and recorded in a public deed, clearly detailing powers of a personal nature (such as where to reside, or how and where to receive medical or nursing care, or of a purely eco nomic nature (such as how to manage movable or immovable property, how to protect or even encumber or dispose of it, or how to manage accounts and financial products).
To grant a preventive power of attorney, as for any other type of power of attorney, it is necessary to have full capacity to
act, full capacity to want and understand. Any person with full capacity to act, i.e. of full age and full mental capacity, can also be an attorney. An institution or legal person whose purpose is to look after the interests of persons with disabi lities or incapacities may be appointed as a proxy. This type of power of attorney must be executed in writing and filed with the Civil Registry Office. Thus, the authorising notary shall notify the Registry Office where the birth of the par ty granting the power of attorney is recorded, of the deeds of power of attorney granted in favour of any person in the event of the incapacity of the grantor.
In the same way that the Living Will or Last Will Docu ment has been growing in recent years and is at least a we ll-known instrument, we should not forget the existence of this preventive power of attorney and bear in mind its possi ble granting before we start to see ourselves decline in order to make things easier for ourselves and our loved ones.
The Gallery Marbella is de signed to meet the highest demands and dreams of today’s discerning buyer. In this prestigious communi ty you will not only own a beautiful villa with spectacular views and full privacy; you will also enjoy an exceptional lifestyle that does not exist in any other community in Marbella.
The Gallery presents a collection of stunning private villas with a high degree of flexibility and freedom to accentuate and personalise. Four different design options to choose from, all of them over 800 m2 built - Monet, Van Gogh, Klimt and Pollock - and a choice of four or five en-suite bedrooms, high ceilings, private gardens and swimming pool, high qua lity materials and the latest trends in design and technology.
The well-being and the security of its residents, as well as the sustainability of the community and magnificent envi ronment in which it is located, were the main priorities for the creation of this exceptional new residential resort.
The residents of The Gallery will enjoy unparalleled ameni ties such as the sophisticated clubhouse -The Owners’ Club-, with a deluxe resort feel that features an elegant reception
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An on-site resort manager hand to hand with the con cierge team will take care of all your needs and desires including home and garden care and event management.
The Gallery, situated in an exceptional location surroun ded by wooded hillsides and mountain ranges just five minutes from Marbella town and the beach. Contact En gel & Völkers Marbella, the exclusive sales agent of The Gallery for full details and special release prices.
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Bijan Laufer , who recently launched “THE ART Private Office” at the Marbella Club, brings with him a world of experience, as this well-travelled interior designer has worked in Germany, where he grew up, as well as Switzerland, London, New York and Thailand
His approach is, and has always been, to listen carefully to what clients say, take in details such as how they dress, the lifestyle they aspire to, and then deliver that within their living environment, which becomes the canvas for their lifestyle. The goal is to create com fortable, luxurious, yet functional spaces for his clients. He is in love with life and enjoys inspiring others to change their own lives for the better, even if it is just through redesign or adding pieces of furniture or art to their home.
Through an exploration of colour, materials and an intuitive eye, The Art Interior Design team curates a wealth of their combined experiences into every spa ce. Sensory experience is at the centre of the design approach. Mixing classic with innovative design to get fully inspired by bespoke pieces, cultures, art and na tural elements is what truly inspires THE ART. Design and art have had a history of constantly colliding and co-merging and are continually overlapping more and more, to the extent that the design can be viewed al most as art in its own right. The final results could be almost reviewed a piece of art.
Bijan will soon open “THE ART Exclusive Showroom” opposite the Marbella Club Hotel where he will exhibit his luxury Interior Design Collection by the most desi red brands.
Discover the art of interior design by Bijan Laufer: Visit “THE ART Private Office”, where Bijan and his professio nal team will guide you through every stage of designing your dream home.
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Costa del Sol - Christie’s Inter national Real Estate belongs to the large network of real estate offices that Christie’s Interna tional Real Estate has around the world. The parent company is linked to 1,200 selected offices in 45 different countries. All these subsidiaries have one fundamental point in common: their property port folios are truly special. Christie’s International Real Estate focuses mainly on the extreme selection of villas and man sions. They also sell penthouses and apartments, if they have a clear touch of distinction.
Christie’s client segment is exquisite and has a very high pur chasing power. Precisely because of this, privacy is paramount in all transactions, both for owners and buyers. Taking exquisi te care of its clients is one of Christie’s great hallmarks.
Marbella and the surrounding area are home to many of Europe’s finest properties. But choosing the most elite and prized areas is essential, both for residence and investment. Costa del Sol - Christie’s International Real Estate’s areas of dominance include: Benahavís and, in particular, La Zaga leta, Los Flamingos, Sierra Blanca, Golden Mile, Cascada de Camoján, Marbella East or Finca Cortesín.
Christie’s International Real Estate’s network of offices around the world allows for a more efficient service in terms of client portfolio, as it is in contact with the great fortunes always inte rested in real estate investment. At the same time, the projec tion of the residences is also international, as the marketing of Costa del Sol - Christie’s International Real Estate is mainly focused on the cosmopolitan machinery that the parent com pany offers in publications such as Forbes, NY Financial Ti mes, Wall Street Journal or South China Morning Post.
“All properties must always carry the stamp of elegance and quality assur ance of Christie’s strict standards”.
It is now well known that Christie’s has auctioned pieces by Picasso, Van Gogh or Andy Wharhol, to name but a few ar tists; but what not many people know is that this firm has been preparing authorized valuations of pieces since 1766. Each property is rigorously analyzed in order to be chosen and, when offered to clients for purchase, rigor, quality, transparency and honesty govern its description.
The CEO, and main driving force of the Costa del Sol - Christies International Real Estate team, is Hans Veenhuijsen. Despite the unstable years that the real estate sector has had, Costa
del Sol - Christie’s International Real Estate has done nothing but grow in sales since its opening. In the words of the firm’s di rector: “The economic problems suffered by other businesses, due to crises of all kinds, do not affect the ultra-luxury real es tate sector in the same way. We are an ultra-safe investment”.
Because the potential buyers are worldwide, the company’s services are multilingual. Every aspect of the buying and se lling process is covered, from start to finish, by Costa del Sol - Christie’s and every client is the most important when it comes to customer service, which is why the client loyalty rate is outstanding.
Whether you are looking to rent short term and try Marbella before you buy, are seeking a holiday retreat or are looking for a long-term rental home, we are here to help. We focus on the best Marbella has to offer ranging from premium villas to luxury apartments. With a keen eye for quality, we hand pick each property and ensure we can offer a variety to cater for most tastes & desires.
We offer a bespoke, tailor made service to ensure we find the right home for you. Avoid registering with numerous agencies and let us do the legwork for you. We work closely with an extensive network of agents, brokers and landlords and have access to a substantial portfolio of properties across all budgets.
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elcome to the most luxurious Villa located in one of the best gated communities on the Costa del Sol: Cascada de Camoján. This villa offers the best of modern architecture infused with Mediterranean touches and spectacular panoramic views over the Mediterranean and La Concha Mountain which can be enjoyed from every point of the plot. These magical conditions make the villa a unique place to relax and unwind in a private property. Built and designed to the highest quality standards and full of surprising Luxury features, this Villa will take your breath away as soon as you step into it.
The Villa welcomes you into an impressive entrance hall with a remarkably high ceilings, a double staircase and extraordi nary architectural elements.
The plot comprises up to 3,000 sqm with 2 private gardens, one facing the impressive mountain and another with a pool, a jacuzzi and views to the sea. The villa can take advantage of the services provided by the Homeowner’s Association of Cascada de Camoján.
These include: building and green area maintenance, 24h se curity surveillance with an entrance barrier and security ca meras throughout the compound.
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Imagine living in a stunning three bedroom ground floor apartment in the heart of Puente Romano, in Persian Garden. One of the most sought after gated complexes, offering 24h security with surveillance cameras throughout the grounds.
Rise in opulence, comfort and convenience of this elegant and recently renovated flat. Enjoy idyllic surroundings and views over the tropical arabesque gardens. As you enter the property, you will be greeted by a light-filled space and a stylish dressing room in natural green tones. A contemporary Gagenaudesigned kitchen opens onto the dining room where space prevails welcoming a spacious living-dining room. The interior merges with the open-air lounge of sophisticated elegance and comfort.
This jewel entirely redesigned by Aalto design offers three bedrooms, each individually furnished. The master bathroom presides with a free-standing oval bathtub and double sinks. Guests enjoy a walk-in shower experience, filled with natural light.
The terrace, with its ceiling lights, creates the perfect ambience for entertaining. With the iconic La Concha mountain as a backdrop and the Mediterranean just a few steps away, this is a truly magical setting!
This is a perfect example of a permanent residence, holiday home or rental investment.
Pure Living offers a 360 º service to buyers, investors and owners. From property search service, management consultancy, after sales property maintenance and post sale refurbishment. We will take care of the whole process along with the best professionals, architects, constructors and interior designers. We also offer a full service for property rentals. Let your property and investment be in the best hands.
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We are used to seeing true gentlemen through the eyes of Hollywood and in the most popular television series. «Mad Men», «Succession» or, of course, the unforgettable Christian Grey in «50 Shades of Grey» leave us wondering who the scriptwriters of such successful films and series based their characters on, and what those real gentlemen are like.
True gentlemen are successful, and dedicated to their businesses. They have very specific tastes and opulent habits: the typical profile of those who are plainly and simply clear about what they want and how they want it done, and do not hesitate to attain it. Their charisma serves as inspiration for the mostsuccessful series and films.
These are 8 of the traits, customs and habits that determine whether or not you are in the presence of a man with the ele gant and well-groomed appearance, re fined manners and exquisite education, who meets the dictionary definition of a gentleman.
True gentlemen are businessmen. They know how to spot opportunities thanks to a combination of innate and acquired skills which have enabled them to prosper and accomplish success.
Their vehicles stand out for their high performance:
exclusive models in the upper range segment, where quality, technology and comfort go hand in hand.
Aston Martin, Bugatti, Koenigsegg, Rolls-Royce or Bentley offer them customised cars and the most lu xurious models on the market.
When it comes to smoking, a true gentleman will not settle for less than one of the most prestigious cigars in the world, each with its own unique flavour and characteristics, depending on its origin. Not only are they made with the finest tobacco leaves, but they are hand-rolled with the utmost precision, as is the case with Mayan Sicars or Regius Double Corona cigars.
dapper is the key to completing the image of a true gentleman.
Sailing a yacht or flying a private plane is a marvellous way to make the most of your time, whether for business or leisure. There is a magic in taking to the water or the sky in the ultima te model; the fastest, safest and most efficient yacht or private jet. In many cases, after the jour ney, a second mansion awaits.
A true gentleman is an avid golfer. They fre quent the best courses in Spain, and schedule their free time to be able to play golf on the best courses in the world, such as Pine Valley (New Jersey) or Cypress Point (California).
Looking dapper is the key to completing the image of a true gentleman. They not only do it in the most stylish way, dressed by the top de signers, they also boast luxury accessories, like cufflinks or sunglasses by prestigious brands such as Cartier or CliC Gold.
Sitting down to enjoy the finest whisky on the planet is an indescribable pleasure. A true gentleman savours this special moment slowly, in order to appreciate the flavour and aroma imparted from years in the cask; as with Hibiki Suntory Whisky Japanese Harmony, or Macallan Double Cask, an exceptional Scotch whisky.
The newest model of mobile phone and a sta te-of-the-art tablet, the latest smartwatch, or the highest definition TV with the lar gest screen. Every device is a window on the world, and an excellent way to mix business and pleasure. Cutting-edge technology that complies with the epitome of refinement.
Ambience is a multiple award-winning and market-leading interior architec ture firm that brings to life creative, inspirational residential and retail pro jects around the globe.
Andrea Böck, a German-born interior designer and curator, founded Ambience in 2002.
Andrea’s creative eye and attention to detail, and her passion for both décor and refurbishment projects, are equally matched by the experience and know-how acquired during these 20 years. Her commitment to the “design for life” concept has been a cornerstone of Ambience’s international success and expansion.
The Centro House project is already a reality and it proves to be an innovative and luxurious space whe re Marbella’s international business community can connect, team up and relax, all under one roof. Am bience Home Design was commissioned to bring the se concepts to life and did so in a way that exceeded all expectations. The style and decoration that was adopted throughout the space represent a mix be tween vintage and industrial style combined with the warmth of a social club environment.
The design is supposed to enable its members to ge nerate a creative mindset and more business through the endless networking possibilities.
The space offers many working options, from hot and stationary desks, private offices, conference facilities, an executive boardroom for up to 12 people, various meeting rooms and plenty of networking spaces. From finding the perfect match between materials, shapes, styles and colours, the different working am biences created throughout the space attract inspira tion and productivity for its guests.
A fantastic feature that makes this location unique and offers the feeling of a private members club and a boutique hotel at the same time, is the four luxury ensuite bedrooms villa located next to Centro House. All spaces are designed to perfection so the guests can feel pampered and relaxed. They have access to the pool, gym and wellness facilities, such as weekly yoga classes. The use of a shared luxury kitchen, vi brant lounges, chill-out areas, a beautiful sun terrace, dining rooms and open spaces completes their stay. These features perfectly complement all the require ments that the guests can have.
Its exquisite design that is not short on luxury, brings a modern, yet vintage touch to a shared space. A oneof-a-kind environment that provides its guests with a sense of a community where networking can happen at its best.
Behind the public figure of Queen Elizabeth II was an extraordinary woman who despite not being born to be queen, managed to undertake her state duties with the sense of responsibility the position demanded. Still saddened by the death of one of the most emblematic figures of the last century, Exclusive Life Magazine takes a closer look at the personality of Elizabeth II , the woman who would go down in history as the longest-serving British monarch.
They were finally married in 1947, in the midst of the post-war period, and the material for the bride’s dress was paid for with ration coupons
orn in London in 1926, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York, and third gran ddaughter of King George V of England. She became the heir presumptive when her father ascen ded the throne in 1936, on the abdication of his brother, King Edward VIII.
The future queen met Philip, the man who would beco me her husband, when she was just 13 and he was 18. Their first encounter was at Bri tannia Royal Naval College, when Philip was just a cadet. Years la ter, they met again, when the Ro yal Family invited him to spend Christmas 1943 at Windsor Cast le. Elizabeth was 17 by then, and the two fell in love.
Philip had to serve, as did so many of his countrymen, in World War II. The couple constantly exchan ged letters throughout the war years. The marriage proposal came soon after his return, al though it was decided that the wedding would not take place until Elizabeth was 21. They were finally married in 1947, in the midst of the post-war period, and the material for the bride’s dress was paid for with ration coupons. The Queen chose to retain her father’s name, Windsor, and Prince Philip learned to remain in her shadow. Thus began a marriage that would last 73 years.
Elizabeth was on a trip to Kenya at the time of her fa ther’s death, and she was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on 2nd June 1953.
From that moment on, Queen Elizabeth acted with the sense of responsibility that her duties demanded, ou tweighing even her personal and family interests. She had four children with Philip, Duke of Edinburgh: Prin ce Charles, now King Charles III; Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward.
The monarch travelled all over the world, opening new chapters in relationships with other nations and cultures, which earned her global respect. However, in 1992, she experienced what she herself referred to as an “Annus Horribilis”. In addition to the fire that caused extensive material damage to Windsor Cast le, the Queen’s residence, she also witnessed the separation of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, and the discord between her first-born son, Prince Charles, and his wife, Diana, Princess of Wales, who was one of the best-loved members of the Royal Family.
All of this led to a slump in the po pularity of the institution, which hit rock bottom with Prince Char les’ divorce, and the death of Prin cess Diana a year later in 1997, vic tim of a tragic traffic accident.
Aware that a historical tur ning-point had been reached, Queen Elizabeth redirected the situation along a new path, coming into closer contact with the nation, whi le distancing herself from the ceremonial image of the Crown. On the golden anniversary of her marriage to
The monarch travelled all over the world, opening new chapters in relationships with other nations and cultures, which earned her global respect.
the Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth announced an approximation of the monarchy to the people. This boos ted her popularity ratings, making her the most beloved member of the Royal Family, and the best-known and most respected monarch in the world. Her capacity for personal sacrifice and her strong sense of responsibility and duty, added to her decision not to grant interviews, made the Queen’s personality a great unknown. However, throughout her reign, her more human side would also be revealed. Elizabeth II was a great animal lover and de voted to her horses and dogs. Of simple tastes, she loved parlour games and puzzles, and taking long walks in con tact with nature.
Series such as The Crown, on Netflix, have also helped the general public to understand the significance of her role and discover what her life was like, contributing to the fact
that people all over the world mourned her death at the age of 96; 18 months after her husband’s passing, and a just few weeks after the commemoration ceremonies marking her 70th anniversary of service.
With the Platinum Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth again expe rienced the loyalty and affection, not only of her nation, but of the whole world, making her feel “humbled and deeply touched”. While not able to attend every event, “My heart has been with you all”, was the phrase with which she expressed her appreciation to the same people who have recently mourned her death, broadcast throughout the world. The figure of Queen Elizabeth II transcended the United Kingdom to become a universal monarch. Queen of Hearts for all those who were able to discern the greatness of a queen and the magnetism of a woman who has been an icon for almost a century.
“My heart has been with you all”, was the phrase with which she expressed her ap preciation to the same people who have recently mourned her death, broadcast throughout the world.
If there is something that excites me about my profession, it is the possibility of surrounding myself with people who create products full of design and innovation. It is essential in our studio to adapt not only to the trends and tastes of our clients, but also that we are very aware of the importance of working with sustainable ma terials, products and companies.
You would be surprised to know how many absolutely sustainable products exist in our world of interior design ba sed on the use of recycling techniques, minimization of waste, reduction of the carbon footprint and innovation of the use of new mate rials. As well as the number of companies that co llaborate in the production of their products with local companies to protect our ecosystem.
Our projects are characterized by combining the se 3 facts that our society needs more and more. I am pleased to announce that all the companies we work with in the studio are companies that adhere to these values.
Yes! It is possible to have the house of your dreams not only built in a sustainable way, but also decora ted following these guidelines. We believe in the im portance of offering our clients high quality and sus tainable design with a 100% personalized service.
Si hay algo que me entusiasma de mi profe sión es la posibilidad de rodearme de per sonas creadoras de productos llenos de di seño e innovación.
Es primordial en nuestro estudio adaptarnos no sólo a las tendencias y a los gustos de nuestros clientes, si no que somos muy conscientes de la importancia de traba jar con materiales, productos y empresas sostenibles.
Os sorprendería saber la de productos absolutamente sostenibles que existen en nuestro mundo del diseño de interiores basados en el uso de técnicas de reci claje, minimización de los desperdicios, reducción de
la huella de carbón e innovación del uso de nuevos materiales. Así como la cantidad de empresas que colaboran en la producción de sus productos con empresas locales para proteger nuestro ecosistema. Nuestros proyectos se caracterizan por aunar estos 3 factores que cada vez necesita más nuestra sociedad.
Me complace anunciar que todas las empresas con las que trabajamos en el estudio son empresas que se ci ñen a estos valores. Si! Es posible tener la casa de tus sueños no sólo construida de forma sostenible, si no también decorada siguiendo estas pautas. Creemos en la importancia de ofrecer a nuestros clientes interiores de alta calidad, sostenibles y 100% personalizados.
In the studio we are specialized in helping our clients from the very first moment they start their projects until the last detail. We will optimize the distribution of spaces and will help you with the selection of materials, with the lighting concept or even with the design of your bathroom or kitchen, tailoring furniture pieces that adapt themselves perfectly and graciously to your interior space and reflect your and your families individuality and character.
Nuestro estudio está especializado en acompañarle desde el primer momento que comienza su proyecto de contrucción o refoma de su hogar hasta el úlimo detalle. Optimizando la distribución de espacios, ayudándole con la selección de revestimientos o elementos básicos de construcción. Con el concepto de iluminación o incluso diseño de baños, cocinas y muebles a medida, utilizando materiales y textiles con diseños y características especiales que reflejen su personalidad y la de su familia.
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Art, luxury and artisan mastery meet at this architectural treasure, hidden in the heart of the Kasbah. Carved yards, lush gardens and fantastic rooftops with wide open views invite us to enjoy an intimate and colourful journey.
Sheltered by the walls of the imperial town and governed by the ma jestic peaks of the Atlas’ mountains, the emblematic Marrakech Palace offers travellers a unique concept, with lush gardens, sophisticated riads and spectacular rooftops with unrivalled views. A timeless atmos phere in which privacy is the key.
Specialists in esthetic den tistry, ACE DNTL in Mar bella has its own in-house ceramic veneer specialist, working with one patient a day to deliver flawless results.
Dental veneers are one of the most demanded dental esthetic solutions nowadays and a very frequent treat ment in esthetic dentistry. Thanks to dental veneers, fractured, stained, worn or uneven teeth can be corrected.
These small prostheses that are pla ced on the teeth, allow us to achieve spectacular results to improve the aesthetic appearance of our teeth and smile. ACE DNTL | STUDIO in Marbella, led by Dr Korkchi, stri ves to bring his Marbella patients a new, cutting-edge type of dentistry. He and his team have implemented a completely new process of a smile makeover, where no one needs to undergo uncomfortable temporaries for weeks, and absolutely no surprise about how your smile will turn out.
Having received fantastic reviews in the Marbella community, ACE DNTL | STUDIO represents a game-changer in the dental field. The team boasts a multidisciplinary team of professio nals passionate about dentistry and with great experience in a variety of treatments focused on improving dental aesthetics, among others.
If you want to regain a beautiful smi le, have manicured teeth, and feel better about yourself, dental veneers are a good option and very common in dental aesthetics. ACE DNTL can help you regain your confidence by offering benefits such as:
They conceal imperfections. Thanks to dental veneers, the poor coloring of the teeth, possible interdental gaps, fissures, wear of the enamel, or small fractures are improved.
It’s a minimally invasive treatment. One of the great benefits of dental ve neers is that it is a very effective and minimally invasive treatment as it does not involve any aggression to the tooth. Its placement is quick, simple, and completely painless and under the veneer, the tooth remains unalte red. This treatment of dental aesthe tics does not involve any aggression to the gum.
They are very durable. The materials used to manufacture dental veneers guarantee that they will remain in perfect condition for many years. It is only important to have good oral hygiene, avoid smoking (as it can stain them with a yellowish color) or eliminate habits such as opening things with your teeth.
Natural-looking result. Thanks to the materials used in dental veneers, the result is completely natural, since both the shape and color of the origi nal teeth can be reproduced. In this way there is no difference between the pieces that have veneers and tho se that do not.
ACE DNTL | STUDIO has its own master ceramist and lab director known as TJ. Having spent 15 years working in Scandinavia, TJ has cons tantly sought to advance in his field of ceramic veneers and specializes in digital workflow.
What are the advantages of veneers with this technique?
• Quickly see the final result.
• Possibility of trying on several esthetic options until the one that satisfies the patient.
• Create a unique smile.
• Avoid surprises in the final result.
It is, therefore, a personalized and individualized study, and above all it allows TJ to make a minimally invasi ve treatment for the original enamel.
he fashion of tattooing the body has beco me popular in recent decades. However, while the number of people who decide to get a tattoo increases, the number of people who want to remove them also increases and compared to other methods, removal using lasers is associated with greater efficiency.
These tattoos have also evolved and are now much more elaborate including a multitude of colours and inks. As a general rule, the more advanced and coloured the tattoo, the more difficult it is to remove. In the same way, profes sional tattoos are more difficult to remove than amateur ones in which the ink is deposited in the most superficial layers of the skin.
The removal of ink in a tattoo is produced by photoacous tic technology whereby the laser light penetrates the skin and is selectively absorbed by the pigment particles, causing them to fragment. Due to the complex chemical composi tion of the pigments, the effectiveness of the fragmentation process is often unpredictable.
Among the latest lasers to remove tattoos today, the pico second laser, PicoWay, has proven to be an ideal alternative because it has a very intense ultrashort pulse that breaks
the dye particles into microparticles that will be easier to re move by the cells responsible for cleaning the skin of foreign and toxic substances.
Advantages of PicoWay treatment include fewer sessions, faster tattoo lightening, efficacy in all colours, less painful treatment, as well as selective ink removal while preserving skin integrity.
We never usually say the number of sessions required for each tattoo because it depends on many factors, including the depth at which the ink has been deposited, the type of tattoo (professional or amateur), the patient’s metabolism, the type of pigment and the location of the tattoo (those lo cated on the wrists and hands, as well as on the ankles, are more difficult to lighten).
It is important when you decide to remove a tattoo to do it in an authorized medical centre for laser treatments with a medical professional who controls the evolution of the same while having the most advanced technology to do it.
In Spain we have a Spanish Society of Surgical Medical La ser (SELMQ),where you can find out about any treatment performed with laser in all the autonomous communities, as well as request authorized centres and professionals pro perly trained for the use of lasers in medicine.
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We met with Victoria Mörner , director of a vibrant and fast-growing landscape architecture firm in Marbella. She shared with us her source of inspiration to create unique landscape designs and the increasing demand for this service.
What led you to become a professio nal landscape architect?
My love of nature! It’s also what took me to Botswana, where I lived and worked for the past twenty years. I have a deep sense of pas sion for my work. It’s a beautiful union between the creati vity of design and the sensitivity of nature. Every project is unique and a new design challenge is always exciting.
Could you describe your approach to a new landscape design challenge?
The key question is always: what is the purpose of this spa ce? How do I want people to feel when they move throu ghout the space? A landscaped area has so many hidden layers, normally unbeknown to the visitor.
Why is landscape architecture so important?
It’s about green spaces where people feel relaxed and often deeply connected to their higher self. It reduces stress and improves health. Urban parks are wells of healing. The gar den is your sanctuary.
What are your secret design elements?
My source of imagination and a blend of work and life ex periences; from the discipline of Scandinavian design to the untamed wilderness of Botswana.
What advice would you give to someone who requires your landscape architecture service?
In order to obtain the best results, involve us at an early sta ge of the project. It guarantees the best design solutions and less chance of complications down the line of construction.
How do you find working in Marbella?
I love Marbella! It’s a vibrant and happening place in the property development industry. People have a good un derstanding of the value of landscaped areas to improve quality of life and raise the value of the property.
As the Director of VM Landscape Architect, my aim is to create landscape designs that meet the client’s needs and visions, and which protect the environment whilst harmo niously uniting humans with nature.
• Name: Victoria Mörner
• Profession: Landscape Architect
• Family: My two boys, aged 18 and 16.
• Connection with Spain: My parents live in La Herradura. I love Spain and feel a strong sense of belonging here.
• Motto: ‘Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.’ (A. Einstein)
• Best compliment received: ‘You’re a force of nature.’
• A person I’d like to meet: David
• Attenborough
• What inspires me: The perfection of nature and meaningful conversations.
• What scares me: Global water shor tage, and the ignorance regarding the state of emergency the planet is in.
• How do I give back to the world?: I run a charity project in South Afri ca, providing people who don’t have access to running water with mobile water tanks.
• Reading now: “The Power of Inten tion” by Dr. Wayne Dyer.
• At the top of my vision board: Owning an old finca surrounded by ancient trees.
• On my bucket list: A trip to Antarctica
• How do I define myself?: ‘Swedish by birth, Spanish at heart.’
Find me: Instagram: vmlandscapearchitect Website: www.vmla.es
Marifé Núñez presents “Pájaros en mi cabeza”: a solo exhibition by the multidisciplinary artist, with which she relaunches her career by narrating her own story of personal empowerment and aims to convey a conscious and effective message through aesthetics.
he exhibition, which compiles recent and unpublished works by this artist, is inten ded to serve as a new launching pad to boost her extensive career in art, to which, from different perspectives, she has devoted her entire life.
For this artist, creation is a catalyst, a powerful harmonious device that accomplishes a result charged with soul and beauty. Sensuality, self-confidence and awareness, achie ving a perfect balance between sensitivity and frivolity. A work carried out with great flair, generosity and discipline; resulting in cool, text-based art that is tasteful, visual, and charged with criticism and commitment, without falling into cliché.
The concept of this project revolves around an introspec tive, sensitive and intimate fiction that explores the evolu tion of the stages of a woman’s life, from a modern perspec tive, with the core idea of female empowerment in the quest for gender equality.
The exhibition is conceived as a personal reflection of the artist herself, a projection of the psyche of the modern wo
man; defining desires, wishes and goals which are common to all. She addresses these metaphorically, while displaying her sentiment for what she has already achieved in her li fe-course perspective. All of this, from a consistent aesthe tic standpoint, with great coherence, and a truly contem porary sense of beauty, which in turn respects the classical canons of art.
The layout of the exhibition consists of two installations, a video creation and a series of two-dimensional portraits made with mixed techniques, and entitled with the caption that gives the project its name. The series consists of fema le images enveloped in a fanciful, spectral aura and holds strong symbolic elements. The different birds on the heads of the women she paints represent the artist’s own facets that she wants to highlight. Strength, freedom or money, beauty, creativity or success, among others.
Forthright, thought-provoking art, full of honesty and strength, giving great emphasis to atmospheres; fictitious, artificial and electrifying, which recreate an attractive, id yllic, utopian world to live in today, somewhere between poetry and illusion.
They both have extensive experience in the field of communications, public relations and events. Their clients include Michelin Star che fs, namely José Carlos García and Diego Galle gos; luxury hotels, including Boho Club and Anantara Villa Padierna; restaurants, such as Florida Mijas Beach, Verum and Mar de Verum; and in the automotive sector, Bentley.
Although they are from Madrid, the couple currently live in Marbella. Their professional careers have been close ly linked to the world of motoring; when they met, Ángel was in charge of External Relations at Michelin, and Pilar worked in the Communications Department at BMW. Their working relationship was born from the collaboration of the two brands in many events and, as time passed, their personal relationship bloomed.
Ángel Pardo has spent his entire career at Michelin, where he has worked in different departments; first in the maps and guides department, where he initiated contact with the famous guide inspectors; later, in sports activities and advertising, and finally, as Head of External Relations. For the last 30 years he has been the spokesman for Michelin in Spain and Portugal, not only for tyres, but also for the famous gastronomic guide.
“I would organise events to present the products that Mi chelin was launching, as well as to celebrate the victories of our drivers, such as Carlos Sainz, Fernando Alonso, Alex Crivillé, Nani Roma.... I’ve travelled throughout Spain and all over the world for work, to the most important interna tional competitions, such as MotoGP or Formula 1. In the field of gastronomy, I started developing the Michelin Gui de external relations and communications, in addition to creating the prestigious Michelin Star award gala. The orga nisation of this event is a benchmark that has been copied in the other countries where the guide is currently present”.
Pilar Candil is a journalist, and holds a Master’s degree in Audiovisual Journalism, so she started out working in me dia outlets such as El Mundo, Radio Intercontinental and COPE before moving into communications.
“Each sector has its area of interest. During my eight years at BMW Spain, I was responsible for the fleet of press vehi cles, for BMW Motorrad’s corporate communications, and for an area of the brand’s social responsibility, which is the BMW Painting Award. From there, I went on to work in a television production company, and then in a communica tions and events agency.”
Thanks to their line of work, they have got to know perso nalities from the worlds of gastronomy, culture and sport, as well as the senior management of luxury brands, which is why they collaborate with them in their events. Together they have started a new phase in Marbella with their own communications agency. Furthermore, they have created Chefs For Children, a charity project which brings together the best Spanish chefs, with the aim of transmitting to chil dren the importance of eating healthily, and helping those who are in most need.
“In the four editions to date, we’ve organised cooking wor kshops in different cities; visited a Aldeas Infantiles day centre for underprivileged children; cheered up children suffering from cancer in hospitals with Fundación Aladina and Juegaterapia; and with DOWN ESPAÑA, we’ve demons trated that children with Down syndrome can integrate perfectly into society.”
“On a personal level, we’re both passionate about gastro nomy, and we love to travel. In recent years, we’ve been to Greece, Croatia, Cuba, Russia, Costa Rica, Portugal, the Dominican Republic, and Scotland. Our dream is to visit Japan, and go on safari in Africa.”
We were all thrilled by the glamour, good music, gastronomy and great company that filled the Marbella night with pure energy.
On the 9th of September, the exclusive TACHA Beauty Centre held a vibrant gala in the gardens of the Hotel DON PEPE. A number of well-known Spanish celebrities came to accompany the beau tiful hostess, Natalia De la Vega, much loved by all of them. Her centres have become the archetype of beauty clinics for celebrities and beauty blog gers, in addition to developing a loyal anonymous clientele who visit her to be pampered with the best treatments and exceptional attention.
They have been awakening the beauty and well being of all their clients since 1994. The centres are designed to provide unique experiences, with everything you need to take care of yourself, insi de and out. Since then, they have opened three centres in Madrid, TACHA spaces in Bilbao and Barcelona, pop-ups in various cities in Spain, and now this new TACHA Centre in Marbella, with which we wish them every success.
Exclusive Life Magazine and Blizz Art Gallery celebrated an event at Bllizz Art Gallery on Thursday 22nd September in the presence of the artist Isabelle Scheltjens. It was an amazing evening, an explosion of co lors and glass fused artworks by Isabelle.
This year, on 12th August, Puente Romano Beach Resort celebrated its 10th annual World Vision Gala in support of the charity’s work with the world’s most vulnerable children, and the Puente Romano’s project Hope & Stability for Uganda.
Attended by over 300 guests, the spectacular evening of dining and live entertain ment also featured a raffle and live auction, hosted by Les Noches de Ibiza and Kiros Paris, raised over 100k, thanks to the generosity of sponsors and guests.
On 6th August, the 37th Edition of the Marbella Can cer Support Gala was held at Finca La Concepción. Over 300,000 euros were raised, thanks to the main sponsor, La Cañada Shopping Centre, making the occasion one of the most important charity events in Spain. All proceeds go towards maintaining the pro grammes and services that the Spanish Association Against Cancer provides free of charge to cancer pa tients and their families.
The Gala was presented by Eva Ruiz and Poty Castillo, and featured performances by José Manuel Soto; the Italian singer, Benedetta Caretta; Yanela Brooks, and DJ Kike Verdeal. During the Gala, “The Fighter” award went to television presenter Terelu Campos, “becau se her attitude towards the disease has served to help other people in their own battle against cancer”.
PHOTO: LORENZO CARNERO
El pasado 6 de agosto se celebró en la Finca La Con cepción la XXXVII Gala Contra el Cáncer de Marbella. Se recaudaron más de 300.000€, gracias al patrocinio del Centro Comercial La Cañada, con lo que el even to se consolida como una de las citas solidarias más importantes de España. Todos los beneficios se desti narán al mantenimiento de los programas y servicios que la Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer presta de manera gratuita a los pacientes de cáncer y sus familias. Los encargados de presentar la Gala fueron Eva Ruiz y Poty Castillo y contó con la actuación prin cipal de José Manuel Soto, la cantante italiana Bene detta Caretta, Yanela Brooks y el DJ Kike Verdeal. Durante la Gala se entregó el premio “The Fighter” a la presentadora Terelu Campos, “porque su actitud ante la enfermedad ha podido ayudar a otras perso nas en su particular lucha contra el cáncer”.
