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LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR

MONACO 01-03 JULY 2021

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THE SEASON 2021

HOME CIT Y TEAM

DESTINATION MONACO

THE GC CLUB

GC CALENDAR

LONGINES COLLECTION

MEET ALBERT II MONACO

TIMETABLE

MEET MAT THIAS BRESCHAN

RIDERS LIST

MEET JAN TOPS

MEET DIANE FISSORE

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welcome to

The 2021 season Welcome to the world’s most dynamic and exciting equestrian

To earn championship honours , horse and rider will be

sport circuit. Putting show jumping’s best riders and horses

challenged in a variety of testing tracks with fans around the

together in unique locations around the world for two thrilling

world set to enjoy another highly-charged season unfolding at

championships. The 2021 Longines Global Champions Tour

incredible destinations

and GCL series will once again visit iconic capital cities and breathtaking Riviera destinations while bringing top tier sport

The world’s best will be striving to win a golden ticket for the

to fans across the globe.

Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix as individual winners of each event from the 2021 season will go head-to-

The mesmerising 2021 battle travels to iconic locations around

head for the prestigious title at the O2 Arena in Prague. There

the world, from the season opener in Doha, through Madrid,

will be extra pressure for the teams at the GC Prague Playoffs

Ramatuelle/Saint Tropez, Valkenswaard, Stockholm , Paris ,

to field the ultimate combinations for the GCL Super Cup as a

Monaco, Berlin, London, back to Valkenswaard, Hamburg, Rome,

stunning €6 million is up for grabs in just one weekend.

Mexico City, New York, Shanghai and culminating in the ultimate With thrilling light shows, hugely popular entertainment and a

showdown in the electrifying GC Prague Playoffs.

dazzling Walk of Champions, the GC Playoffs has been declared On the Longines Global Champions Tour precision, power and

“a milestone in the history of our sport ” by multi-Olympian

elegance are all combined in one spectacular championship

Ludger Beerbaum.

series. Elite equestrian athletes including Olympic and World Champions will compete for some of the highest prize money in

Fans around the world will be able to watch all the sporting

the sport with the aim of landing on top of the podium.

drama unfold on GCTV which will continue to innovate with new graphics and technology taking fans backstage with the stars at

GCL embarks on its sixth year and the rivalry between teams will

the extraordinary events world-wide. It’s the big event you simply

be greater than ever throughout 2021. Top riders from different

cannot miss.

countries are united with star U25 riders to take show jumping to a new level of sporting excellence. Team spirit, team tactics and the strongest combinations are what’s needed to win with only the top teams able to claim the highest amount of championship points. Part of the 2019 Championship winning team London Knights, Olivier Philippaerts said: “ The Global Tour is not only a top competition in terms of participants, everything is organized perfect down to the last detail. I always look forward to the GCL team competition, is great fun and the high level of competition motivates me to stay in the best form.”

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DESTINATION

Monaco 2021 The magical back-drop of Port d’Hercule and the iconic Prince’s Palace in Monaco will provide a three-day feast of top-class show jumping alongside fantastic entertainment from the 1 - 3 July. The best international riders and horses will descend on the Principality to face challenging technical courses in one of the smallest arenas on the Tour, where daring, scope and bravery are the key ingredients essential for success. Watched over by the super-yachts and nestled in the former Formula 1 pit lane, this event is truly unique in the world of show jumping and draws fans from all around the world. The enchanting Riviera location and luxurious facilities at the Monaco event combine to deliver a stunning experience for families, VIPs, sponsors, owners and riders. Monaco, which also plays host to Formula One and ATP Masters tennis, is a hub of sport with many high-profile fans in attendance. HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco and other members of the Royal Family are patrons of the event and are joined business leaders and celebrities to cheer on the riders. Previous winners include Scott Brash (GBR), Alberto Zorzi (ITA), Bassem Hassan Mohammed (QAT), Shane Breen (IRL) and Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) but who will take top honours in 2021?

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MEET

Matthias Breschan LONGINES CEO

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Mesdames et Messieurs,

Dear Equestrian Sports Enthusiasts,

Chers Passionnés des Sports Équestres,

On behalf of the Longines management, it is a great pleasure

Au nom du management de Longines, c’est un réel plaisir que

to be, for the first time, in Monaco for the seventh leg of the

d’être pour la première fois à Monaco pour la septième étape

Longines Global Champions Tour, of which we are the Title

du Longines Global Champions Tour, dont nous sommes le

Partner and the Official Timekeeper. This event promises

Partenaire Titre et le Chronométreur Officiel. Cet événement

great moments of sports and unique entertainment with the

promet de magnifiques moments de sport et de divertissements

Port d’Hercule as a backdrop. We are looking forward to the

avec, en toile de fond, le magnifique Port d’Hercule. Nous nous

weekend’s highlight trials, the Longines Pro-Am Cup on Friday

réjouissons d’assister aux deux compétitions clé du week-end,

and the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix du Prince

la Longines Pro-Am Cup ce vendredi et le Longines Global

de Monaco on Saturday.

Champions Tour Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco ce samedi.

The seventh leg of the 2021 series is the perfect opportunity for

La septième étape de la série 2021 est l’occasion parfaite pour

Longines to highlight a model of the iconic collection La Grande

Longines de mettre en lumière un modèle issu de l’emblématique

Classique de Longines. This line is a symbol of Longines’ classic

collection La Grande Classique de Longines. Cette ligne

elegance and timeless sophistication, and stands out thanks to

constitue le symbole de l’élégance classique et du raffinement

its very slim profile and the wide palette of available variations.

intemporel de Longines et se caractérise par son profil très

Designed for both women and men, this iconic collection can

mince et sa riche palette d’exécutions. Destinée à un public

be seen on the wrists of all those who know how to appreciate

féminin et masculin, cette collection emblématique s’affiche au

true value.

poignet de celles et ceux qui savent apprécier les valeurs sûres.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Equestrian Sports Enthusiasts, I

Mesdames et Messieurs, Chers Amis du Monde Équestre, je vous

wish you to live a thrilling weekend filled with beautiful sports

souhaite de vivre un week-end rempli d’émotions sportives lors

emotions at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco,

du Longines Global Champions Tour de Monaco, où le saut

where top-level show jumping meets the very unique atmosphere

d’obstacles de haut niveau se conjugue à l’atmosphère unique

of this Principality

de la principauté.

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MEET

Jan Tops FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF THE LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR AND GCL

C’est avec grand plaisir que je vous souhaite la bienvenue au

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 2021 Longines

Longines Global Champions Tour de Monaco 2021. Les stars

Global Champions Tour of Monaco, where the stars of show

du saut d’obstacles vont briller dans l’une des villes les plus

jumping will shine in one of the most exciting destinations in

incroyables au monde, qui représente une autre destination

the world which represents another spectacular and unique

spectaculaire et unique de notre circuit international.

destination on our global circuit.

Sous le patronage de SAS le Prince Albert II de Monaco,

Under the patronage of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, we are

nous sommes ravis d’apporter le meilleur du saut d’obstacles

delighted to bring the very best in International show jumping

international à Monte Carlo, où nos fans sont assurés de voir

to Monte Carlo where our fans are guaranteed to see the top

les meilleurs cavaliers et chevaux de cette saison extrêmement

riders and horses in action in this extremely competitive 2021

compétitive du LGCT et de la GCL. Le niveau des compétitions

season of the LGCT and GCL. The calibre of competitions

dont nous avons été témoins jusqu ’à présent lors des six

we have witnessed so far at the first six events has been

premiers événements a été exceptionnel, alors que les cavaliers

exceptional as individual riders and teams race to the Finals of

se qualifient en individuel et par équipes pour les finales des

the Championships and the prestigious GC Prague Playoffs in

championnats ainsi que pour les prestigieux GC Prague Playoffs

November.

en novembre. In Monaco the world’s best riders and horses will again face À Monaco, les meilleurs cavaliers et chevaux du monde seront

new challenges in a different arena and against another

encore confrontés à de nouveaux défis avec une piste différente

breathtaking backdrop at the world famous Port Hercule

et dans un décor à couper le souffle : le Port Hercule. Avec

harbour. With excitement building each week all our events are

l’exaltation croissant chaque semaine, tous nos événements sont

available to watch live on GCTV with fascinating expert insight

disponibles en direct sur GCTV et les fans peuvent profiter toute

all season.

la saison d’informations d’experts absolument fascinantes. There is so much at stake and this weekend we will see which Il y a beaucoup d’enjeux et ce week-end, nous verrons quel

rider wins a coveted place in the LGCT Super Grand Prix and

cavalier remportera la place convoitée pour le LGCT Super

also the GCL teams will continue their battle to climb up the

Grand Prix ; tandis que les équipes GCL continueront leur

ranking to secure the best possible position going in to the GCL

bataille pour grimper dans le classement et obtenir la meilleure

Super Cup at the GC Prague Playoffs.

position possible pour la GCL Super Cup aux GC Prague Playoffs.

I would like to thank all our partners, in particular our longstanding Title Partner and Official Timekeeper, Longines, for

Je tiens à remercier tous nos partenaires, en particulier notre

their support throughout our series and our partners here in

Partenaire Titre et Chronométreur Officiel de longue date,

Monaco and around the world this year. I would also like to

Longines, pour leur soutien tout au long de notre championnat

thank the many guests, owners, riders, and spectators for your

et nos partenaires ici à Monaco et dans le monde cette année. Je

support and I hope you enjoy this incredible celebration of show

tiens également à remercier les nombreux invités, propriétaires,

jumping.

cavaliers et spectateurs pour votre soutien et j’espère que vous apprécierez cette incroyable fête du saut d’obstacles.

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MEET

Diane Fissore Vous accueillir pour cette édition 2021 du Jumping International

It is a great pleasure to welcome you to this 2021 edition of

de Monte-Carlo - Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco

the Jumping International de Monte-Carlo - Longines Global

est un grand plaisir. En effet, après une année d’absence et des

Champions Tour of Monaco. Indeed, after a year of absence

mois pour le moins chaotiques, la satisfaction d’être ensemble

and chaotic months to say the least, the satisfaction of being

prend cette année une saveur plus intense.

together takes on a more intense flavor this year.

Chaque année, le Jumping évolue par petite touche ou par

Each year, the Jumping evolves by small touches or by giant

saut de géant. Au fil des éditions, vous avez vu naître et

leaps. Over the years, you have seen the Longines Pro-Am Cup

s’épanouir la Longines Pro-Am Cup, sous le parrainage actif

born and flourish, under the active sponsorship of Charlotte

de Charlotte Casiraghi. L’épreuve est devenue l’un des rendez-

Casiraghi. The event has become one of the unmissable events

vous incontournables des pistes monégasques, échauffant

on the Monegasque slopes. This fun event is a reflection of our

l’ambiance sur les pistes et dans les loges. Cette épreuve ludique

sport: it represents the transmission between generations united

est le reflet de notre sport : elle représente la transmission entre

around one and the same passion.

les générations réunies autour d’une seule et même passion.

A few years ago, the GCL appeared on the program. A

Il y quelques années, la Global Champions League est apparue

revolution rather than an evolution, this team event takes place

au programme. Révolution plus qu’évolution, cette épreuve par

around the world and makes Monaco shine at each stage of the

équipe se déploie autour du monde et fait rayonner Monaco

Longines Global Champions Tour thanks to the Monaco Aces

à chaque étape du Longines Global Champions Tour grâce à

team. We will see Thursday night and Saturday whether they can

l’équipe Monaco Aces. Nous verrons jeudi soir et samedi s’ils

take the win at home.

sauront remporter la victoire à domicile. We will end in style on Saturday evening with the crowning event: Nous terminerons en beauté samedi soir avec l’épreuve reine

the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix du Prince de

: le Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix du Prince de

Monaco.

Monaco. The Equestrian Federation of the Principality of Monaco, which La Fédération Équestre de la Principauté de Monaco qui

has supported the event since its creation, has also succeeded

accompagne l’événement depuis sa création a, elle aussi, réussit

in its revolution, growing and developing over the years. In

sa révolution, croissant et se développant au fil des années.

less than 10 years, the number of horses administered has

En moins de 10 ans, le nombre de chevaux administrés a été

multiplied by 10 and the number of our members has increased

multiplié par 10 et le nombre de nos adhérents a augmenté

exponentially, proof of the dynamism of our young Federation.

de façon exponentielle, preuve du dynamisme de notre jeune

For the first time in its history, the FEPM has appointed a national

Fédération. Pour la première fois de son histoire, la FEPM a

coach, the Olympic rider Philippe Rozier. He will accompany our

nommé un entraineur national, le cavalier olympique Philippe

riders for another great first: the participation of a Monegasque

Rozier. Il accompagnera nos cavaliers pour une autre grande

delegation in the European Show Jumping Championships. At

première : la participation d ’une délégation monégasque

the same time, one of our riders will compete for the title of

aux Championnats d ’Europe de Saut d ’Obstacle. Dans le

World Endurance Champion.

même temps, une de nos cavalières concourra pour le titre de Championne du Monde d’Endurance.

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Je profite de ces lignes pour exprimer ma très profonde gratitude

I take these lines to express my very deep gratitude to the

envers la Famille Princière, S.A.S. le Prince Albert de Monaco

Princely Family, HSH Prince Albert of Monaco and HRH Princess

et S.A.R. la Princesse Caroline de Hanovre pour le soutien et

Caroline of Hanover for the support and loyalty they show

la fidélité qu’ils témoignent chaque année et tout au long de

each year and throughout the year to the Federation and at the

l’année à la Fédération et au Jumping International de Monaco

Jumping International de Monaco - Longines Global Champions

- Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco.

Tour of Monaco.

Je remercie également Charlotte Casiraghi pour son implication

I also thank Charlotte Casiraghi for her involvement with us and

à nos côtés et son amitié.

her friendship.

Merci à vous tous, cavaliers et propriétaires. Sans vous, nous ne

Thank you to all of you, riders and owners. Without you, we

serions pas là.

wouldn’t be here.

Merci à tous les sponsors et les partenaires pour leur confiance

Thank you to all the sponsors and partners for their trust and

et leur présence à nos côtés.

their presence by our side.

Merci à toutes les équipes qui ont travaillé dur au fil de

Thank you to all the teams who have worked hard in the face

contraintes sanitaires mouvantes pour faire de cette quinzième

of changing health constraints to make this fifteenth edition a

édition une réalité.

reality.

Je vous souhaite à toutes et à tous d’excellents moments de

I wish you all excellent moments of sport and elegance in the

sport et d’élégance en Principauté. Savourons ensemble, cette

Principality. Let’s savor these exceptional moments together this

année plus encore, ces moments d’exception.

year.

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Top-level team competition global champions league

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longines global champions tour

Explained The 2021 Longines Global Champions Tour kicks off in March with the world’s very best riders competing for a total of €25.9 million in prize money across LGCT and GCL, and the highly prestigious Championship title. As well as the overall ranking battle, athletes will be competing for a place in the highly coveted GC Prague Playoffs, the ultimate showdown for the world’s best, scheduled this year for November at the O2 Arena in the Czech capital city. Here, winners of each LGCT Grand Prix will be invited to compete in the Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix, the ultimate head-tohead battle of the season’s best. The 2021 season opens in Doha, Qatar and then travels to 15 further destinations across four continents, culminating in the season Finals where this year’s season champion will be crowned. Show jumping’s top riders team up with their best horses for individual honours in a series of spectacular competitions on the tour, with the LGCT Grand Prix as one of the highlights of each event. To help you keep track of this thrilling series of high octane jumping, here is a brief guide to the format:

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WHO WILL BE COMPETING IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP? The world’s top riders may take part in any of the 15 LGCT events, earning points and competing for a prize pot of over €300,000

HOW DOES THE SCORING WORK? Points are allocated to each of the 35 riders according to their finishing place in each event’s LGCT Grand Prix. Over the season, each rider’s top eight scores count towards the overall cham-

in each of the LGCT Grand Prix.

pionship ranking and a share of the bonus prize money, which

will be awarded at the season Finals. HOW DOES IT ALL BEGIN? Horses and riders compete in any of the CSI5* supporting classes at each show. This allows horses to acclimatise to each different venue, which ranges from grass to sand surfaces, with different sized arenas and a range of environments, as well as giving

riders the chance to win some serious prize money.

WHAT ABOUT THE LGCT SUPER GRAND PRIX? This is the ultimate showdown in show jumping. Each winner (or next highest ranked athlete if more than one event is won), will qualify for a place in this special class, held at the GC Prague Playoffs. This will see the best horses and riders across the

season return to face off for the ultimate goal of taking the title of LGCT Super Grand Prix Champion.

WHICH RIDERS COMPETE IN THE LGCT GRAND PRIX? The top 35 riders according to their penalties and time qualify from the previous competition, which also doubles as a second GCL leg, held earlier on the Saturday at each event. Jumping in reverse order of merit from the qualifier, horses and riders begin by jumping over a 1.55m/1.60m course of fences. Any combination that completes on a zero score, or tie on penalties if no combination remains clear, goes through to a jump-off against the clock, held over a shortened course, to decide top honours.

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GCL 2021

Explained The 2021 GCL season will see show jumping’s top riders unite in pursuit of championship glory as they battle it out across the world. A total of 16 teams line up for this, the sixth season of the GCL. This tactical series will feature Olympic and world champions going head-to-head, as well as offering some of the world’s leading under-25 riders a chance to compete on the globe stage. The concept is the first top level competition in the sport’s history that allows riders from different nations to compete on the same team, providing a breathtaking spectacle of fierce rivalry and immense team spirit in a modern and dynamic format. The GCL classes take place over two days at each of the global legs of the circuit, running alongside the Longines Global Champions Tour throughout the season. The climax of the year will be the GC Prague Playoffs, as teams battle through the quarter-final, semi-final and final stages of the GCL Super Cup. The countdown is on and here is a brief guide to the format:

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HOW DOES IT ALL BEGIN? The second part of the GCL competition also doubles as a qualifier for the LGCT Grand Prix. It will be a CSI5* 1.55/1.60m class. This

This stand alone event in November will be the ultimate face-off for the GCL teams. Here teams will go head-to-head in the GCL Super

takes place on Saturdays at every event before the LGCT Grand

Cup in a three-day high stakes knockout competition. The teams

Prix.

ranked 5th - 16th will compete in the first day quarter-finals, with only eight teams carrying through to the next day’s competition -

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

the semi-finals. They will be joined by the top four ranked teams

The second part of the GCL competition also doubles as a qualifier

in the Championship, and battle to finish in the top six, making it

for the LGCT Grand Prix. It will be a CSI5* 1.55/1.60m class. This

through to the final. Here the winning team will be crowned GCL

takes place on Saturdays at every event before the LGCT Grand

Super Cup winners.

Prix. Individual riders, not riding for teams, will be the first to start in this class to try to qualify for the LGCT Grand Prix. Then the GCL teams

the first class. The results of the GCL riders will count towards their overall team score, but now their performance will also determine whether they qualify for the LGCT Grand Prix as individuals.

WHAT HAPPENS IN THE TRANSFER WINDOW? The transfer windows are at critical points in the season as teams re-evaluate to gain maximum advantage on the road to the GC Prague Playoffs.

will take centre stage, carrying through their combined faults from

SO WHAT ARE THE GC PRAGUE PLAYOFFS?

WHAT’S NEW FOR 2021? This year teams again have a roster of six riders (including at least one U25 athlete) for the season. This means tactics and strategy

The overall winners of the GCL competition will be the team with the

will remain a priority for team managers and owners, with a large

least combined faults and the quickest time over the two rounds.

team of horses and riders to field at each distinctive event. There have been plenty of high profile movers and shakers across the

HOW DOES THE SERIES PROGRESS?

grid, with new allegiances formed and unique partnerships forged

Teams can change horses and/or riders between the two GCL

deeper still, and this season already promises to be an electric

classes as well as fielding different squads for each of the global

showcase of high-octane team sport.

legs in the series. Strategy and inter-team strengths will be crucial as different riders and horses are fielded for particular circumstances. Teams will be able to earn points at every single event, all contributing to their place in the season long Championship ranking, as well as tussle for a top place in the all-important GCL Super Cup at the GC Prague Playoffs.

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DEFINING THE WORLD IN BLACK AND WHITE A Q &A W I T H T U S C A N D E S I G N E R G I OVA N N I R A S P I N I 30

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Light and dark, shading and texture. For some jewelry designers, silver medal might seem like a limited palette. But for Tuscan artisan and Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show trophy bucket designer Giovanni Raspini, silver is the building block for endless possibilities; contemporary designs that are as intricate as they are beautiful. Inspired by the natural world, Raspini has made the creation of timeless silver homeware and other pieces the center of his life’s work for more than 50 years. Although he frequently designs in other mediums—gold and precious stones, for instance—silver will always be Raspini’s first love.

“I USE SILVER THE MOST,” HE SAYS. “SILVER IS DISTINCT FROM ANY PALETTE OF COLORS; IT DEFINES A WORLD IN BLACK AND WHITE.” Tucked away in his 16th-century home and studio in Valdichiana, in the heart of Tuscany, Raspini uses the age-old method of “lost wax casting” to lovingly sculpt and hand-create his range of cast silver dishes, fragrance holders, champagne buckets, and picture frames. His diverse, natural motifs range from stylized recreations of everything from jaguars, lions, and butterflies, to daisies, seashells, coral, and—his current muse—crocodiles.

H ow

would you describe tHe aestHetic

beHind

G iovanni r aspini

silverware ?

Giovanni Raspini silverware is inspired by an organic and naturalistic sensibility. The aesthetic behind this inspiration flows from my deep interest in the moods of animals, and takes its source from an avid eye which scans every little detail of animal skins and patterns. d id

you always know you wanted to be an artist ?

I really never had the knowledge I wanted to be an artist. Before the Romantic Revolution [of the late 18th century], artists and artisans were the same party. Definitely, I consider myself an artisan much more than a jewelry [or] interior designer. t uscany

Has a lonG , proud History of artistry and

craftsmansHip .

w Hat

does it mean to you to be a modern part

of tHat tradition ?

When people ask me if it still makes sense to manufacture jewels in Italy, I think it’s funny. It is like asking a French “vigneron” if it makes sense to produce wine in France! [laughs] The artisans I meet every day here in Tuscany are an inside part of a centuries-old tradition. Here, there is a strong connection with the heritage of a rich and refined craftmanship. w Ho ’ s

work moves you ?

Jewelry designer Fulco di Verdura, Italian artist Fornasetti, and British design theorist Christopher Dresser are a source of inspiration to me as sort of patrons and mentors. i

know silver is your preferred medium .

most about workinG witH it ?

Once again this year, Giovanni Raspini will create his limited edition, equestrian-themed ice buckets for class winners at the Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show. We caught up with Raspini this spring to learn more about his work, inspirations past and present, and why, among all forms of homeware, designing picture frames is a responsibility he doesn’t take lightly.

w Hat

do you like

Light and darkness make the difference. When it comes to gold and jewels, you have an infinite range of precious stones to offer any color and any reflection. But silver presents you with the possibility of chiaroscuro and bassorilievo, and also gives you the thrill of using plastic modeling, which is then cast with silver using a method known as “lost wax casting.” It has been in use for at least 3,000 years. y ou ’ ve

been desiGninG equestrian - tHemed tropHy ice buckets

l onGines a tHina o nassis H orse s How for a few w Hat about tHe Horse , in particular , do you find inspirinG ? for tHe

years now .

Horses remain an ultra-classic theme for any artist—something that you are always going to be confronted with; they are like the human body, or Greek architecture. Indeed, horses are one of my favorite, “house specialty” animal forms. t He

Houseware pieces you create — items sucH as pHoto

frames and cHampaGne buckets — are associated witH some of tHe most important memories in a person ’ s life .

t Hey

Hold

pHotos of loved ones , or Help a person celebrate milestone

occasions : a new job , a marriaGe , a birtH . i s tHat sometHinG tHat fiGures into your work ?

I am much intrigued by this matter. With champagne buckets, I do not think about occasions when one drinks in a consolatory way—champagne is for celebration and joy. This must be reflected in my buckets and in their design. Silver photo frames, on the other hand, are a different issue from any other piece of silverware. They bear a cornucopia of sweet and personal memories, and this fact makes them different from any other home ornament. Yes, I deeply consider this aspect.

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HOME CITY TEAM MONACO ACES Back in action this season and ready to do battle are the home city team, the Monaco Aces, and they ’re looking for YOUR support here at the sparkling LGCT Monaco event! Look out for the red and grey colours of the Aces team, featuring a heavyweight line-up with some of the hottest

Ones to watch

names in the sport of show jumping. Ace by name, ace by nature, the 2021 line up for the Monaco Aces sees an exciting injection of talent in their experienced and broad line up. Jérôme Guery (BEL) and Julien Epaillard (FRA) are joined by Jos Verlooy (BEL), Billy Twomey (IRL), Laura Kraut (USA) and U25 rider Jeanne Sadran (FRA) - all of whom will be hoping for a ‘full house’ this season. But can this team trump the rest, pull it out of the hat and come up aces for the Championship? Cheer on the Aces as they fight to gain top honours on home turf, with the riders dazzling in their colourful team kit and theme music. See which riders will be fielded in which round, and which horses will be the star of the GCL Monaco as the riders join forces at the Port Hercule to stay head and shoulders above the rest of the world class teams. This squad will be looking to sparkles this season, and you can follow them on social media to show your support. Keep up to date with the team throughout the year on GCTV and see if they can fast track their way to the semi-final at the GC Prague Playoffs in November, where the ultimate show down in show jumping will reach new heights. Instagram: @monacoaces Facebook: @monacoaces

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It is a pleasure to welcome you and your guests to the GC Club, where top sport and sumptuous destinations lay the foundation for a dynamic and vibrant social scene which unites friends and families around the world. The GC Club brings to life the essence of each destination with fine cuisine, featuring authentic local delicacies, served at your dedicated hospitality table in a beautiful environment reflecting the culture of each location. Each destination on our circuit spanning four continents has a unique flavour, style and ambience providing the perfect setting for national and international guests to enjoy the relaxed and informal hospitality experience at the GC Club. In Monaco our hospitality lounges enjoy superb views of the Principality’s famous yacht harbour. The hospitality scene in Shanghai is reminiscent of Ladies Day at Royal Ascot. And in Paris the Eiffel Tower provides one of the most famous backdrops for any sporting event. Many of our guests follow us throughout the season, handpicking their favorite locations and making it an essential part of their social calendar as new friendships and relationships are forged. Unlike any other sporting event, what makes the GC Club so unique, is the close interaction between guests and the world’s best show jumping athletes, all enjoying the perfect ringside seats and superb hospitality throughout the event. Through out the season the GC Club brings the community together as people share stories, experiences and their passion for showjumping, creating a unique sporting, social and lifestyle experience.

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Timetable LGCT MONACO DAY 2 THURSDAY 1TH JULY 2021

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