Haute Dubai Issue #19

January - February 2016 | Issue 19

Epicurean Evolution An interview with Chef Quique Dacosta

The Look of Love Alluring buys for a red hot Valentine’s Day

Haute Hotels

Staying fashionable with Versace, Bulgari & Armani

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January–February 2016

FEATURE

The King of Kaleidoscopic Fashion The colourful career of Emilio Pucci.

DINING

Epicurean Evolution Unravelling the first chapter of Enigma with Chef Quique Dacosta.

Latin Flavour Inka Restaurant and Lounge.

STYLE

Haute Must Haves The season’s must-have fashion.

Classic Charm Classic designs reign during Dubai International Jewellery Week.

The Look of Love Alluring buys for a red hot Valentine’s Day. Monkey See, Monkey Do The Chinese New Year is almost here and it is ascribed to the monkey! To mark the occasion, we rounded up four Limited edition timepieces that celebrate the ninth sign of the Chinese zodiac.

Wrist of Fury Hublot celebrates 75 years of Bruce Lee’s spirit with the Spirit of Big Bang - A Memorial Watch.

Time Well Spent In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of its iconic Coin range of watches, Swiss maison Corum unveils two exclusive limited edition watches to honour the spirit of this great tradition.

TRAVEL

Around the World in Four Seasons With Four Season Private Jet engines revving up for the first 2016 journey, we take an inside look at the experience...

Haute Hotels Staying fashionable with Versace, Bulgari and Armani.

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LEISURE

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LIVING

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ART

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Gallery Galore Art Dubai is back with the largest and most diverse gallery lineup to date.

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Club Life Purobeach UAE: where beach club meets pure luxury.

Parisian Pampering Beauty meets well-being at the new Guerlain Spa at One&Only The Palm, Dubai.

Well Played Calma e Gesso: a new level of luxury crystal games tables.

Visit Perla Lichi Gallery Perla takes you on a tour of her spectacular Dubai showroom.

Tribal Tribute Photographer Jimmy Nelson reveals some of the most fantastic indigenous tribes in his wonderful pictorial project ‘Before they pass away’ now on showcase in Dubai.

YACHTING

Spacious Stunner MCY 105: a new perspective in yachting.

Diving In Bugatti takes to the water with a luxury yacht project.

MOTORING

Roofless Rapture McLaren 675LT Spider opens the most engaging and exhilarating model up to the elements.

A Capable Convertible Range Rover Evoque Convertible: world’s first luxury compact SUV to join the world of soft top driving.

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EDITOR’S MESSAGE Dear Readers, January is a time for new beginnings, so let me start this note by sharing one beginning I am really looking forward to this month, and that is the beginning of the first culinary season at Enigma restaurant in Dubai. I use the word ‘season’ because Enigma promises to fly in an entirely new dining experience by a world-renowned chef every three months. This concept is the brainchild of Patrick Robineau, the Hotel Manager at Palazzo Versace Dubai – where Engima is located. Setting the tone for this transformative restaurant, Patrick talks to Haute Dubai about the innovative concept alongside the brilliant Chef Quique Dacosta, who will be the first chef to hit its stage later this month.

For our profile feature, we have an insight into the colourful legacy of Italian fashion design legend, Emilio Pucci. Also relating to Italian fashion is our Haute Hotels travel feature, which visits the top fashion-branded hotels around the world.

Adding to your travel inspiration, we peak inside the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience, which spoils the luxury traveller for choice with locations to visit and experiences to be had.

Elsewhere in this issue, we have covered some of the greatest stories from the spheres of Fashion, Motoring and Yachting, with objects for you to admire or acquire! Please enjoy leafing through.

Editorial Team

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FEATURE

The King of Kaleidoscopic Fashion The colourful career of Emilio Pucci

Born in 1914 to one of Florence’s most illustrious families, the Marquis Emilio Pucci di Barsento naturally embodied the jet set glamour of post-war Italy. Multilingual, well-travelled, American-educated, air force pilot, Olympic skier and aristocrat – he was a Renaissance man in every sense of the term. Recovering in Switzerland after

the war, and with the Italian economy in ruins, Pucci made ends meet by teaching Italian and giving ski lessons in Zermatt. It was there that in 1947 a streamlined ski outfit he designed, initially for himself and then for his enthusiastic socialite friends was photographed by a fashion photographer and published in Harper’s Bazaar USA, giving rise

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Pucci was driven by the desire to liberate women, granting them unprecedented freedom of movement.

Emilio set up his atelier in the Pucci family’s grand palazzo in the heart of Florence.

to a fashion phenomenon that continues to reverberate to this day.

Pucci was driven by the desire to liberate women, granting them unprecedented freedom of movement.

Setting up his atelier in the Pucci family’s grand palazzo in the heart of Florence, Emilio began working closely with expert fabric manufacturers in Italy to pioneer and patent revolutionary stretch fabrics that eschewed the heavy, rigid fabrications largely in circulation at that time.

Contrary to his design contemporaries, Pucci was driven by the desire to liberate women, granting them unprecedented freedom of movement. His stretch silk and cotton jerseys were weightless, unlined, and wrinkle-proof - precursors for a modern, travel-friendly wardrobe that captivated a new generation of modern, active women.

His first boutique was La Canzone del Mare (The Song of the Sea) on the island of Capri, even then a glamorous resort destination, where he developed wearable yet chic sportswear: “Capri” pants, silk twill shirts with a masculine cut, open-toed sandals and striped jersey tops, all in refreshingly vibrant colours that evoked the island’s natural beauty.

His designs featured sensual, free-flowing lines that followed the natural curves of the body - effortlessly elegant clothing which took women from day to evening...

He began showing his collections to international press and buyers in Florence in 1951. His designs featured sensual, free-flowing lines that followed the natural curves of the body -- effortlessly elegant clothing which took women from day to evening and from jets to seaside cocktail parties, perfectly complementing the lifestyle of the high-rolling, jet set crowd. The collections had the allure of couture but were shed of the impracticality and cost of haute couture, heralding the novel concept of designer ready-to-wear which had a cascade effect throughout the fashion industry.

Additionally, Emilio offered a holistic design vision that ranged to interiors, lingerie, eyewear, perfumes and more, providing an expanded group of consumers with access to designer goods for the first time. He lent his design talent to a variety of non-fashion projects as well, including, among others, futuristic airline uniforms, the logo for a space mission, and a luxury car.

As a colorist he was unparalleled and drew inspira-

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FEATURE tion primarily from the natural landscapes of the Mediterranean, but also from the exotic locales to which he travelled.

It was during the ‘50s that Pucci began developing his signature prints: graphic, abstract designs inspired by the world around him – Sicilian mosaics, heraldic banners, Bali Batiks, and African motifs. It was the first time that such pulsing geometric patterns had been incorporated into clothing and the effect was highly original, so much so that the international fashion press, smitten by his bold, radical approach, crowned him “The Prince of Prints”. Each print was like a work of art born upon a silk canvas, framed with a decorative border and signed in the artist’s name – “Emilio”.

He brought a luscious, bright colour palette to his craft. As a colorist he was unparalleled and drew inspiration primarily from the natural landscapes of the Mediterranean, but also

His designs featured sensual, free-flowing lines that followed the natural curves of the body effortlessly elegant clothing which took women from day to evening...

Pucci’s designs featured sensual, free-flowing lines that followed the natural curves of the body.

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A major influence in contemporary fashion, Emilio Pucci’s legacy continues to be a seminal force behind the birth of the ‘made in Italy’ style and a milestone in Italy’s luxury sportswear concept.

The streamlined ski outfit designed in 1947 that grabbed the attention of the American fashion press.

from the exotic locales to which he travelled. The result was a sophisticated fusion of colour which became the hallmark of Pucci design. Instantly recognisable, Pucci’s glorious and joyful combinations exude energy and emotion and allow the designs of the clothes themselves to remain relatively simple.

In the 1980s Emilio’s daughter, Laudomia Pucci, became increasingly more involved in her father’s business, ultimately taking the reins following his passing in 1992. In April 2000, an alliance was formed between the Pucci family and LVMH, with the French luxury group acquiring 67% of the company and the family retaining a vested interest. With the Group’s financial support and expertise the brand has soared on the international fashion stage and in a relatively short time has built up a global network that now includes over 50 boutiques in global fashion capitals and a footprint in the world’s foremost luxury retailers. ...The brand has soared on the international fashion stage and in a relatively short time has built up a global network that now includes over 50 boutiques...

In March 2015 the Italian designer Massimo Giorgetti was appointed Creative Director. Working out of the company headquarters in Palazzo Pucci in Florence, he carries on the trailblazing vision of founder Emilio through his readyto-wear and accessories collections, as well as through spe-

cial projects. The Emilio Pucci product line includes apparel, handbags, small leather goods, footwear, eyewear, beachwear and silk accessories. Recent years have seen the birth of co-branding initiatives with Guerlain and Veuve Clicquot, licenses with Rossignol, Wolford, Parfums Luxe and Bisazza and high impact artistic creations such as a 300-foot handpainted gennaker for Wally yachts and the wrapping of the Florence baptistery with a giant-sized archival print created in its honour.

A major influence in contemporary fashion, Emilio Pucci’s legacy continues to be a seminal force behind the birth of the “made in Italy” style and a milestone in Italy’s luxury sportswear concept.

...The brand has soared on the international fashion stage and in a relatively short time has built up a global network that now includes over 50 boutiques...

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DINING

Epicurean Evolution

Unravelling the first chapter of Enigma with Chef Quique Dacosta

Enigma, the latest restaurant to descend in Dubai at the newly opened Palazzo Versace Dubai, is about to kick-start what could be a revolution in the fine dining scene. With a phenomenal concept, Enigma will be handed over from one renowned international chef to the next at the top of each season, bringing some of the world’s best chefs to Dubai for three months at a time.

The first chef scheduled to take over Engima’s kitchen is the avant-garde Quique Dacosta, whose eponymous restaurant in Spain has three Michelin stars and is currently listed at number 39 on the coveted World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. We caught up with chef Dacosta and Patrick Robineau, Hotel Manager at Palazzo Versace Dubai and the man behind Engima’s revolutionary concept to unravel the first chapter of this eccentric new restaurant…

Your vision for Enigma is to be a stage where renowned chefs from around the world guest and perform. Tell us more about this concept and how it came to be.

Patrick Robineau: Our brand is known to break the rules and to innovate. Enigma has modelled today’s highly desired commodities and was conceptualized to emulate the very nature of our current lifestyle; fast paced, versatile and dynamic. Always evolving and creating anticipation for the next new upcoming edition.

Luxury hotel guests are acute travellers and all have come across some great Chefs. All guests are individuals who appreciate distinction, character and originality.

At Palazzo Versace Dubai, whilst keeping our integrity to haute gastronomy, we had to feature a disruptive restaurant concept. The objective was for Enigma to be high-end and known at an international level, establishing trends and aligned with the philosophy of Dubai which leads the way with innovation. Enigma had to be a one of a kind.

Will the ambiance of the restaurant change with each new chef?

How would you describe the general ambiance of Enigma?

PR: Yes, the ambiance, the cuisine, the tableware, the entire concept will change to match each new ‘Untold story’ chronicled by

Patrick Robineau Hotel Manager, Palazzo Versace Dubai

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renowned and recognized Michelin-star chefs amongst the 50 best in the world.

Enigma goes beyond the traditional set menu. During this unique journey, all your senses come alive. It is a non-rational phenomenon. It is a stage for creativity and a blank canvas for artistry.

The design by House of Versace was developed to accommodate this evolution.

Your cuisine is known as ‘techno-emotional Spanish.’ How do you define that?

Quique Dacosta: Techno-emotional was a name created to christen the Spanish avant-garde cuisine movement ranging from 1990 until 2010. I was part of this, along with other chefs. At this time, we are somewhere else, but it is hard to self-define. Since I began my professional career, I have created two styles of cuisine, and since 2011, we have been working on this third one. It does not have a specific name, but it does have values. It flees from prejudice, the routine, the obvious and the established. It moves forward through study, innovation, creativity, engagement with the environment, sustainability and permanent dialogue with other disciplines. This is all expressed in a myriad of ways, always within a space called ‘Quique Dacosta Restaurante,’ in Dénia, Spain.

The fine dining scene in Dubai has become very competitive over recent years with many world-famous chefs opening restaurants here, but with Engima, it seems that you are creating a phenomenon not just for Dubai but rather on a global scale.

To what extent do you see Enigma impacting the fine dining atmosphere?

PR: Dubai has become very competitive and the fine dining scene has evolved from being stuffy to being cool and interactive.

We have now gone beyond fine dining expectations. The consumer’s expectations have also greatly evolved. We appeal to the global community of today.

This iconic gastronomy is created by chefs who act as creative directors. The collective genius is the team which is fundamentally key to our success as we are always working on the next chapter. It requires considerable planning and logistics to always be the latest restaurant concept in town and in the world.

Enigma with its ‘Untold story’ is taking nothing less than the world itself as the field for its public activity. Idealistic fantasy or practical necessity, Enigma’s worldview and its legacy is evolution and innovation.

Walk us through your creative process. What inspires you as a chef?

QD: This 2015 season, which we have just ended, has travelled through my moods at an inspirational level. I have created a language that took shape in the dishes forming part of my most marked feelings. Magical, unrepeatable creations from flowed forth from there.

Life inspires me. The creative process is based on this inspiration, on ideas, on my inquisitiveness and my team’s. Juanfra Living Forest

Quique Dacosta

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DINING Quique Dacosta

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Carbón de Pericana

Valiente is at the head of the Creativity Studio, a space whose exclusive purpose is this highly important aspect. We dedicate much time, work and resources to creativity and to developing and realizing our ideas.

Versace has created a unique space for chefs and diners to have unforgettable moments. They were very creative with the project.

What are some of the highlights on the menu you are bringing to Enigma, and is it the same menu you have at your restaurant in Spain?

QD: We are going to highlight the DNA of our methods and memories to build unique moments. We are bringing the three most innovative, dynamic stars to Enigma, along with the most advanced pathways, the sole purpose being to make those filling Enigma in the Palazzo Versace Dubai experience one-of-a-kind moments.

Was there a point when you realized that just making good food is not enough for you or have you always been this progressive?

QD: I want to keep making good food. This is a maxim. The thing is, I work so that cuisine becomes a language for me to communicate with guests, springing from my identity and philosophy.

What is your most interesting experience from your time in restaurants?

QD: The evolution undergone by gastronomy, its inevitable progress. Seeing how we have gone beyond the action of giving one something to eat. I want to use this experience, this lesson, to benefit society. Cuisine can help so many people all over the world. I want to actively contribute to their well-being.

Let’s talk about your restaurant in Spain. What culinary and non-culinary highlights do your guests enjoy there that you just couldn’t bring with you to Enigma?

QD: Some quickly perishable products that are important at ‘Quique Dacosta Restaurante’, such as Red Shrimp, and a few other ingredients that are fragile for transport will not be present at Enigma. Excepting this, we will still have the soul of my cuisine and most of the biodiversity from my natural environment in Dubai.

What do you think of the concept that Enigma is introducing?

QD: Enigma is a very ambitious, singular project. Palazzo

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DINING

Latin Flavour Inka Restaurant and Lounge

Featuring the acclaimed cuisine of Chef Christian Motte, Inka Restaurant & Lounge offers modern Peruvian cuisine in an atmospheric art deco setting with panoramic views of Burj Khalifa.

Located on the 31st Floor of luxury French hotel The Sofitel Downtown, Inka is comprised of an intimate

dining room, which seats 50 diners as well as, an interconnecting sprawling lounge, with wall-to-ceiling windows that offer unparalleled city views.

Chef Christian, who joins Inka directly from critically acclaimed ‘Ceviche’ in Central London, has carefully crafted a modern Peruvian menu, offering signature

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dishes such as Octopus and Quinotto Nero; grilled octopus served over quinoa risotto with squid ink and white truffle oil.

In addition to the mains, you can immerse yourself in an authentic ceviche experience with bursting-withflavor mixes, using a range of fresh fish including seabass, red snapper and sea bream. Christian has transformed the traditional concept of Peruvian cuisine and adapted it to a modern market; his menu incorporates a multitude of flavours, styles and ingredients, whilst staying true to its Peruvian roots.

For the Lounge, Inka’s mixologist Fedor Rojas, has developed an extensive selection of hand-crafted cocktails and mocktails, including twists of classics such as the, Cucuchaza, which is a Caipirinha with homemade infused cucumber and rose cordial. Inka also offers its version of infused tonics such as Uva y Pimienta; Pisco acholado homemade grapefruit cordial, fresh ginger, grapes, black pepper and topped with fever tree tonic. The Lounge bar acts as a focal point for the room and offers guests to relax and marvel at the Burj Khalifa and the bustling city below. The Lounge also offers a DJ each night and live music including a bongo player on Thursdays.

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STYLE

Haute Must-Haves

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1. Bulgari Sunglasses

2. Versace Shoulder Bag

3. Lanvin Pom Pom Keychain

6. Tabitha Simmons Shoes

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7. Saint Laurent Earrings

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9. Kingsman Trousers 12. Kilgour Blazer

10. Tom Ford Tie

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STYLE

Classic Charm

Classic designs reign during Dubai International Jewellery Week

If classic is eternal, then shopping trends at the last Dubai International Jewellery Week 2015 prove just that, as shoppers were particularly interested in purchasing jewellery items that will forever be in style.

The 20th edition of the region’s most prestigious jewellery event, which ran from 9 to 12 December 2015 at Dubai World Trade Centre, saw 300 exhibitors from 25 countries exhibiting a range of exquisite collections under one roof. Shoppers were especially interested in buying classic gold and diamond jewellery. Exhibitors also reported a marked interest in classic gemstones, with rubies, sapphires and emeralds proving popular as investment pieces.

“Trends come and go and style changes with every season, but classic designs are forever. This is the reason that jewellery manufacturers always produce traditional pieces,” said Maha Al Sibai, jewellery designer and exhibitor at the show who also judged the seventh Jewellery Design Awards. “This year at the show we have observed that these are the designs that have been most popular with the shoppers, along with traditional bridal jewellery.”

From traditional bridal designs made from uncut diamonds set in gold from Indian jewellery manufacturers, to elegant, classic settings of pearls, rubies, emeralds and diamonds, exhibitors from all over the world showcased a wide range of pieces at Dubai International Jewellery Week, catering to tastes of those interested in timeless jewellery.

With more than 140,000 pieces of jewellery items to, Dubai International Jewellery Week has reaffirmed its position as one of the region’s biggest jewellery events and an absolute shopper’s delight.

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The Look of Love Alluring buys for a red hot Valentine’s Day

Christopher Kane Mini Dress

Love Moschino Heart Box Clutch

Louis Vuitton LV & V Bracelet Louis Vuitton LV Tambour Bijou Chinese New Year Saint ValentinWatch

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Heart Earstuds

Charlotte Olympia Love Me Pumps

Gucci Belt

Frederique Constant Ladies Automatic World Heart Federation Watch

Marc Jacobs Dress

Chopard Happy Hearts Earrings Chopard Happy Hearts Bracelet

Louis Vuitton LV & V Earrings

Louis Vuitton LV Love Heart Charm

Chrisrian Louboutin Perucora Flats

STYLE

Monkey See, Monkey Do

The Chinese New Year is almost here and it is ascribed to the monkey! To mark the occasion, we rounded up four Limited edition timepieces that celebrate the ninth sign of the Chinese zodiac.

Chopard L.U.C XP Urushi ‘Year of the Monkey’ Featuring a striking lacquered dial in the style of traditional Japanese artwork known as Urushi, the limited series was hand-crafted in Japan by a master lacquer artist. It depicts a monkey gathering peaches – a popular scene believed to bring good luck in Chinese iconography.

Behind it, golden valleys compose a warm scene in soft tones that make a perfect match with the rose gold of the case. Fitted with a black alligator leather strap, the L.U.C XP Urushi ‘Year of the monkey’ also comes in a special presentation box also decorated using Urushi techniques.

Inside, the timepiece beats with an L.U.C Calibre 96.17-L, an ultra-thin self-winding movement measuring just 3.30 mm thick and equipped with a 22carat gold micro-rotor. The calibre is equipped with Twin technology based on two barrels, enabling a highly impressive 65-hour power reserve.

Harry Winston Premier Monkey Automatic The dial of the Premier Monkey Automatic 36mm makes a dazzling first impression.

A pink mother-of-pearl twinkles with flecks of 24K gold, each inlaid one by one in tiny individually carved hollows, creating a magnificent pink and gold constellation. Delicately affixed to this luminous backdrop is an 18K gold carved monkey with a diamond for an eye.

Appearing to grasp the bezel at 9 o’clock, his tail winds around a 0.09-carat emerald-cut diamond at 12 o’clock. In a profile carved from yellow gold appliqué with marquise-cut openwork, the dimensions appear fleshed out and the creature seems to come to life. The subtle cut-outs evoke Jianzhi, or paper cutting, a prized art form used since the dawn of time to convey traditional Chinese wishes of prosperity and a long life.

The Premier Monkey Automatic 36mm is driven by a mechanical automatic movement equipped with a flat silicon balance spring, visible through the sapphire crystal on the case back. A limited edition of only eight pieces,tThe timepiece is presented in a rose gold case that measures 36 mm in diameter and is secured by a stylish black satin strap. The bezel, lugs and ardillon buckle are set with 74 brilliant-cut diamonds for a total weight of 2.47 carats that sparkle with all the fire of Harry Winston jewellery.

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Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art La légende du zodiaque chinois Bearing the Hallmark of Geneva, these two new creations, realised in twelve models each, combine the technical excellence of Caliber 2460 G4 with the beauty of artistic crafts. The foliage motif appearing on the dial is etched directly in the metal. The pattern remains semi-embedded and stands out from its gold base by a subtle stage-setting of variously accentuating reliefs creating a depth effect. This makes the vegetation appear to be floating over the dial. Then comes the stage of Grand Feu enamelling. By applying the enamel in successive layers, intensity of the blue or bronze-toned dial is enhanced. The monkey, made of platinum or gold, is hand engraved and delicately applied to the dial centre.

Caliber 2460 G4 makes it possible to create a distinctive and ideal stage-setting for the decorative arts, by giving the central dial motif a starring role. The hands-free time display is achieved through four apertures showing the hours, minutes, days and dates. These indications – the first two of the dragging variety and the last two of the jumping type – proudly embody the longstanding savoir-faire of the Maison in designing and developing original displays. Clearly visible through the sapphire crystal back of the platinum or pink gold case, the 22-carat oscillating weight is adorned with a recurrent Maltese Cross pattern testifying to finishes performed in keeping with the finest watchmaking traditions.

Piaget Altiplano Cloisonné Enamel Watch Charming yet mischievous, the monkey in Altiplano Cloisonné Enamel watch is portrayed in the signature style of the collection defined by a vivid combination of black and white, as well as the countless details that give the motif life-like qualities.

World-renowned master enameller Anita Porchet has lent her skills to bring each Chinese zodiac sign to life in her own exceptional interpretation, turning the ultra-thin Altiplano watch into a refined work of art. By partitioning the enamel using cloisons, the refinement of the artwork is enhanced, giving the seated monkey its delicate glistening coat of fur as it proudly holds a peach, symbol of immortality, up against a soft sky-like background.

Adding fire and brilliance to a spectacular celebration of the Chinese New Year, the purity and vibrancy of the enamel work is enhanced by Piaget’s gem-setting expertise with the 18-carat white gold case set with 78 brilliant-cut diamonds. The intricate dial conceals a Piaget 430P hand-wound mechanical manufacture movement. The Altiplano ‘Art & Excellence’ from the Chinese Zodiac collection is limited to just 38 pieces available exclusively in Piaget Boutiques.

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STYLE

Wrist of Fury

Hublot celebrates 75 years of Bruce Lee’s spirit with the Spirit of Big Bang Watch

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at 3 o’clock and hours at 6 o’clock. Recalling Bruce Lee’s iconic colours, the strap is made of black and gold alligator leather sewn on natural rubber.

2015 is a special year. It is Bruce Lee’s 75th birthday anniversary celebration. To commemorate the martial artist and his exclusive philosophy, Hublot has invited the Bruce Lee Foundation to participate in the design of the ‘Legend Never Dies: Bruce Lee 75th anniversary Memorial Exhibition’ and the limited edition ‘Spirit of Big Bang for Bruce Lee’.

“Icon of the 20th century, and one of the most influential martial artists of all time, Bruce Lee’s life embodies the art of fusion. An east-west cultural fusion.

Based on his personal martial arts philosophy, he broke the traditional boundaries of different martial art styles and created a new spirit: Jeet Kune Do. By joining hands with the Bruce Lee Foundation, Hublot has set up a memorial exhibition and created a watch as a tribute to the pioneer of an era, an immortal legend.” Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot.

Inspired by the dragon pattern on Bruce Lee’s desk, this tribute possesses the spirit of the martial legend and the pure DNA of Hublot. A limited edition of 75 pieces, featuring a tonneau case in all-black micro-blasted ceramic. The timepiece is fitted with HUB4700 – an automatic winding skeletonized movement with a 50-hour power reserve. The date display window is at 4:30 and the chronograph displays seconds at 9 o’clock, minutes

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STYLE

Time Well Spent In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of its iconic Coin range of watches, Swiss maison Corum unveils two exclusive limited edition watches to honour the spirit of this great tradition.

“It is an old American tradition for sons to follow

separately. Going back in time, the first model of Co-

grandson.” Not only was this the slogan of one of Corum’s

with the seal of liberty. The latter was launched in 1849

in their father’s footstep. And we have a beautiful answer

rum’s Coin collection was created in 1964 with a historic

for this great tradition. An heirloom for your great great

American Coin, the famous $20 Double Eagle, stamped

very first Coin watches, it also underlined the reverence

and remained in use until 1933, a perfect symbol of the

and tribute Corum is until today paying to its broad his-

tory.

construction and growth of the American nation. When it was withdrawn from circulation this coin discreetly

This year, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of

became a collector’s item.

the birth of this iconic range, Corum has chosen 22kt

In the early seventies, Corum was one of the first

gold and 925 silver American Liberty Coins minted in

watch brands to find the perfect solution preserving

2014. They have created a limited edition of 100 in each

these collector’s items in a watch, by making the face of

of the two metals, which will be sold as either a set or

the coin a true dial and protecting it with sapphire crys-

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tal. Only perfectly preserved specimens were to be used to create extraordinary timepieces. These history-loaded timepieces instantly became an icon of Corum’s collec-

tion and were quickly seen on famous wrists, starting with those of the American presidents themselves.

The coins selected for the limited edition release

embody the American $50 Gold Eagle and $1 Silver Eagle

minted in 2014. Both these coins were never circulated and grace with their appearance the old $20 Double Ea-

gle, bearing the famous American bird, emblem of freedom and Lady Liberty, adorned with an olive branch, the

symbol of peace. True to Corum’s tradition, the gold ver-

sion with a diameter of slim 36mm and the silver version in an ever so bold 43mm case carry a diamond on their crowns.

Beating at the heart of these exceptional time-

pieces, representing historical roots and modern technical flawlessness, is an automatic CO 082 movement that

is bound to delight devotees of subtle mechanics. It os-

to 30 meters for the gold version, and to 10 meters for the

reserve. The oscillating weight engraved with the Corum

of Corum’s history and evoke exquisite nostalgia in collec-

the minting year 2014. Both models are water- resistant

history loaded and deep rooted timepiece.

silver one.

cillates at the frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour,

These two new creations continue the patrimony

drives hour and minute hands and has a 42-hour power

tors of rare pieces, enabling them to admire in one sweep-

coat-of-arms is beating invisibly under the back cover of

ing gaze both the steady flow of time and the beauty of a

the watch, representing the rear side of the coin depicting

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TRAVEL

Around the World in Four Seasons With Four Season Private Jet engines revving up for the first 2016 journey, we take an inside look at the experience...

The culmination of a vision to deliver a fully im-

mersive Four Seasons Private Jet Experience both in the air and on the ground, every element of the private jet

journey has been re-imagined and designed through the

Four Seasons lens to capture the company’s signature aesthetic, style and legendary service in the sky. Building on a history of innovation, the Four Seasons Private Jet

exemplifies the company’s commitment to evolving the guest experience to anticipate and exceed the changing needs of the modern luxury traveller.

What would a Four Seasons hotel be if it were an

airplane? This simple question opened a world of possi-

bilities for the team of designers who created the interiors for the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience.

Contemporary design combined with luxurious

finishes is featured throughout the aircraft. The interior

is light and fresh, featuring carefully placed contrasts in colour palette and texture. From the hand-crafted leather

flatbed seats by specialised aerospace Italian designer Iacobucci and hand-woven woollen carpeting to fine tableware, cosy Mongolian cashmere blankets and cabin

crew uniforms, no detail has been overlooked. Bi-colour

great experiences,” says Dana Kalczak, Vice President,

scent of toiletries in the custom-designed lavatories was

objectives of comfort and functionality – and adherence

Design, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. “The same is

lighting was critical to both enhance the look and create

true for the Four Seasons Private Jet. Along with the core

a serene environment for passengers. Even the subtle

to strict aircraft safety standards – we wanted to create

carefully chosen.

an exceptionally luxurious ambiance, and Champagne

“In our hotels, spaces are conceived as settings for

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and caviar became our inspiration.”

ury hospitality and personalised service for more than

– both for endurance and design aesthetic thanks to a

an Executive Chef, a Sous Chef, a Four Seasons Concierge

50 years.

The exterior makeover of the aircraft has been

Ten Four Seasons trained in-flight crew, including

conceived to stand the test of time – and high altitude

and a Global Guest Services Manager, are committed to

high-gloss black finish and the largest rendition ever of

making the journey truly personalised. Even the dining

the Four Seasons tree logo – a worldwide symbol of lux-

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STYLE

experience has been taken to an entirely new level, with

and ground transportation, planned excursions, all meals

a quality of culinary excellence, presentation and service

and beverages throughout the trip, and luxurious accom-

rarely enjoyed in the skies.

modations exclusively at Four Seasons hotels and resorts

Chef Kerry Sear says: “Our aim is to recreate the

around the world.

hotel experience on the Four Seasons Private Jet, which

In conjunction with these Four Seasons Private Jet

means creating innovative meals using fresh ingredients,

Experiences, the Four Seasons Private Jet, including ac-

served on the finest tableware and linens, all with im-

companying staff and crew, may also be privately char-

peccable Four Seasons service. The only real difference

tered.

is that occasionally we have to do a little juggling when there’s turbulence!”

To learn more about upcoming Four Seasons Pri-

vate Jet Experiences, visit fourseasons.com/jet

Each Four Seasons journey includes air travel

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TRAVEL

Haute Hotels Staying fashionable with

Versace, Bulgari and Armani

These days, travelling in style can mean more than wearing the latest Resort Collection designed by your favourite fashion house as you jet set around the world‌ it can also extend to staying in a hotel or resort that is designed by that same iconic brand. For your next trip en vogue, here are the most fashionable hotels and resorts you can stay at‌

Palazzo Versace Dubai

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Palazzo Versace

Queensland, Australia, the luxury resort is known for be-

ing the choice of accommodation for many high profile

It was the iconic House of Versace that first start-

figures and celebrities. The design and building of the re-

ed the fashion-branded hotel trend with the creation of

sort hotel was overlooked by the House of the iconic fash-

their luxury hospitality brand Palazzo Versace and its first

ion brand, Versace, in Milan, Italy. A Versace retail store is

property along the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia in

situated within the hotel, which sells various products of

the year 2000. Since then, Palazzo Versace has expanded

the brand’s latest fashion,

its portfolio with the opening of Palazzo Versace Dubai in

November 2015 and the announcement of Palazzo Ver-

sace Macau which is expected to receive its first guests in 2017.

Palazzo Versace Gold Coast

Palazzo Versace Dubai Set in the heart of the Culture Village precinct and

just minutes away from Dubai International Airport, the Palazzo Versace Dubai Hotel is magnificently located on

a premium water-front development with unobstructed

views of the Dubai Creek and Culture Village. With a de-

sign inspired by Neoclassical Architecture with elegant

traces of Arabian architectural elements, the luxury ho-

tel exudes of grandeur, space and opulence through such elements as high ceilings, striking entrance, manicured

gardens, and range of well-crafted furnishings, mirroring the same sense of place of a grand hotel sitting in the Lago Maggiore or Lake Como.

Palazzo Versace Gold Coast Located by the broadwater and Marina Mirage

shopping complex at Main Beach on the Gold Coast,

Palazzo Versace Dubai Lobby

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TRAVEL Armani Hotel Milano

Armani Hotel Dubai

Armani Hotels & Resorts

and completed in 1937. Inside this building with its aus-

tere and powerful exterior, Giorgio Armani has created a

Armani Hotels & Resorts was established in 2005

world of harmony and privacy, with uncompromising at-

under an agreement between Giorgio Armani and Emaar

tention to the requirements of guests. Here luxury, calm

Properties, with the objective to develop and operate an

and beauty are fostered in pure Armani style, imparting a

exclusive collection of hotels, resorts and residences in

new aesthetic excellence to the concept of comfort.

leading cities and holiday destinations around the world.

A perfect example of global collaboration gone right, the agreement brings together Emaar, one of the world’s lead-

Armani Hotel Milano lounge

ing integrated lifestyle developers, and Giorgio Armani,

one of the world’s leading fashion icons, to create a brand and a product that is unsurpassed in innovative design, style, form and function.

Armani Hotel Dubai

Located within Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest

building, Armani Hotel Dubai occupies concourse level

through to Level 8 and Levels 38 and 39 of the tower

while bringing to life a charming take on hospitality set next to some of Dubai’s most compelling attractions. On

the inside, every aspect of the hotel’s design and service offerings has been designed and planned by Giorgio Ar-

mani – from the bespoke furnishings to restaurant menus and in-room amenities.

Armani Hotel Milano Following the success of Armani Hotel Dubai, Arm-

ani Hotel Milano opened its doors at Via Manzoni 31– the

heart of Milan’s fashion district – in 2011 as the second

hotel by Armani Hotels & Resorts project. This property occupies floors two to eight within the historic palazzo at

Via Manzoni 31, originally designed by Enrico A. Griffini

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Bulgari Hotels & Resorts Bulgari Hotels & Resorts aims to convey the excite-

ment of the Bulgari brand, its timeless glamour and its

heritage of magnificent Italian jeweller through a few se-

lected properties in major cosmopolitan cities and luxury

resort destinations. Designed with an Italian contempo-

rary luxury feel, enriched by rare and lavish materials, design furniture and custom-built details, each Bulgari property features unique physical characteristics with strong

references to the local culture, making it truly. The brand

already has three stylish properties in Milan, London and Bali, with three more in the works in Shanghai, Beijing and Dubai.

Bulgari Hotel Milano

Bulgari Hotel Milano Situated in Milan’s most stylish area – Via Mon-

tenapoleone, Via della Spiga, the Scala Theatre and the Academy of Brera, Bulgari Hotel Milano is an unexpected

oasis of exclusive tranquillity immersed in the frenzy of

the city centre. A 43056 sq ft private garden next to the Botanical Gardens, incorporates the hotel in a haven of

green. Designed by architects Antonio Citterio and Partners, in line with Bulgari’s bold and contemporary style, the hotel features rare and precious materials which cre-

ate new combinations of surfaces and surprising chromatic harmonies.

Bulgari Resort Bali Bulgari Resort Bali is the second of a brilliant new

series of hotels and resorts. Occupying a secluded plateau

Bulgari Resort Bali

near Uluwatu, on the southern tip of the Jimbaran peninsula, Bulgari Resort Bali combines the breath-taking beau-

ty of the unspoiled nature of Bali beach resorts with a sophisticated contemporary design born from the encounter between traditional Balinese forms and high Italian style.

Bulgari Hotel London

Located in Knightsbridge on the edge of Hyde Park,

London’s Bulgari Hotel is both a haven of calm in the cen-

tre of the city and yet under a minute’s walk from such landmarks as the famous Harrod’s department store. Since opening in 2012, the Bulgari Hotel London has set new standards among the luxury hotels of the British capital.

Elegant contemporary architecture and Bulgari’s legendary flair for design are matched by class-leading quality

of service, generously proportioned rooms and suites and

unrivalled facilities to deliver a city hotel experience that is unique in the world.

Bulgari Hotel London

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LEISURE

Club Life

Purobeach UAE: where beach club meets pure luxury

Just when you thought Dubai had seen it all in terms of

balance to relax your mind and your body. Embrace the PURO

Purobeach is destined to become the UAE’s most-coveted

experience the glorious sunset with magnificent views over the

lifestyle beach clubs - Purobeach UAE has unveiled a beach club

spirit and spend the day lounging on a sunbed, or simply relax in

like no other. Voted the World’s No.1 Beach Bar by Virgin Magazine,

one of the plush cabana beds with friends. As the sun goes down,

destination for long, luxurious days at the beach. Hidden away at

serene Arabian Gulf, perfectly accompanied by a soulful soundtrack

the JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort, just 10-15 minutes from Dubai Marina,

from Puro’s resident DJs.

the opulent venue is completely unique to the region, and is the

Taking inspiration from Marrakech, Miami and Melbourne

perfect spot for escaping the hustle and bustle of the city.

the M3 dining concept, the Purobeach UAE menu offers a

With an idyllic location and peaceful surrounds, during the

deliciously eclectic taste of these emblematic cuisines. Guests are

daytime, the venue is an oasis of tranquility, perfectly partnered

invited to grab a casual snack around the pool or at the beach. If

with the full array of holistic services a Purobeach ‘Oasis del Mar’

something more formal is desired, there is also a dine-in option at

can deliver. From the black Balinese lava stone swimming pool, to

the restaurant terrace. As well as the a la carte menu throughout

the sublime beachside setting, Purobeach UAE offers the perfect

the week, guests can try the chilled-out beach brunch on Saturday

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afternoons. Priced at AED300 per person, brunch includes live cooking stations, succulent grills, and a fresh salad bar.

For those looking for something extra, take a break from

relaxing and energize your day at some of the thrilling water sports on offer. Getting to Purobeach UAE couldn’t be easier: guests

arriving by sea are able to anchor directly next to Purobeach. The venue offers complimentary parking and valet service and can

arrange various forms of transportation, including short taxi rides

to and from Dubai Marina, hotel shuttle buses, and a water taxi from Dubai Marina.

With a packed events calendar throughout the year boasting

internationally renowned DJs and exclusive parties, Purobeach is

the perfect wedding or private party venue. The beautiful spa offers simply sublime treatments, ensuring Purobeach competes with the

most popular beach club venues in the region. The venue promises to be a firm favourite for those looking to enjoy a peaceful and idyllic setting within a remarkable location.

For more information and reservations, contact Purobeach

on +971 4 884 2888 or email info.uae@purobeach.com.

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LEISURE

Parisian Pampering Beauty meets well-being at the new Guerlain Spa at One&Only The Palm, Dubai.

In a new partnership, the luxurious One&Only The

this is the essence of the Guerlain experience, the perfect

Since its creation in 1828, Guerlain has drawn

precursor, Guerlain’s aesthetic know-how is perpetually

Palm and the prestigious house of Guerlain have joined

union of effective know-how and aesthetic expertise.

forces for a new luxury spa experience in Dubai.

“Always at the edge of new techniques and

inspiration from nature and its many wonders to formulate

driven by the quest of uncompromised quality and

its excellent fragrance, make up and skincare. For the first

excellence, with a constant sense of detail and precision,

time in the United Arab Emirates, guests will be offered

unlocking built up tension, relieving stress, reconnecting

personalized spa treatments in an exquisite setting where

with yourself, recovering a blissful energy, whatever the

every treatment will be transformed into a unique and

client’s needs or wishes, the treatment experience will

personal occasion, a moment created especially for you –

go beyond expectations” said Louis de Vilmorin, Guerlain

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International Spas & Institutes Director.

“Lovers of beauty and wellbeing will appreciate

Guerlain Spa at One&Only The Palm, a world of infinite

possibilities. To make the experience even more unique, Guerlain has designed exclusive treatments for One&Only The Palm such as “Dubai Harmony”, a vitality boosting

treatment with original hot and cold touches or “Désert

d’Orient”, a true oriental treatment journey to experience in the exclusive Spa Suite. In addition, Guerlain offers a

selection of timeless and elegant fragrances, each with its own individual character and exquisitely designed bottle

such as l‘Art et la Matière, les Elixirs Charnels, les Déserts d’Orient. With their use of precious materials and absolute

refinement, the Exclusive Collections encapsulate the

Guerlain spirit that mirrors the unique setting of the resort said Vincent Smarrella, General Manager of One&Only The Palm in Dubai.

“We are truly delighted with the spa facilities at

One&Only The Palm in Dubai and its distinctive architecture

which complements Guerlain’s timelessness. Our products are the perfect combination of exceptional efficiency and unrivalled sensoriality. The prodigious longevity of rare orchids, the healing power of bee products, and the

whitening action of natural pearl: Guerlain uses its unique

expertise to study, select and combine the most highly

effective natural ingredients to create its products, which we are pleased to now also offer at One&Only The Palm in Dubai added Laurent Besse, Guerlain General Manager in The Middle East.

A selection of Guerlain products will also be available

at the Guerlain Spa boutique at One&Only The Palm, where guests may indulge in Guerlain’s realm of exceptional fragrances, the sensuality of their luxurious textures and

let themselves be seduced by the extraordinary range of

cosmetics. An exclusive selection of shimmering powders and extraordinary lipsticks have been chosen for Dubai from the Guerlain collection for an illuminating effect.

Guerlain’s research has always focused on the

quest for perfect skin by creating outstanding skincare products that blend active, natural and rare ingredients.

Like precious jewels, every beautifully crafted jar encases an efficient and refined product that has been carefully formulated and delicately perfumed, to ensure each use is a truly sensory experience.

“We are very pleased to have teamed up with

Guerlain and know our guests will truly appreciate being

able to enjoy this world class experience and great variety of products,” added Olivier Louis, Managing Director of One&Only Resorts, Dubai.

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LIVING

Well Played Calma e Gesso: a new level of luxury crystal games tables

Everything that goes into that moment of calm be-

move while rotating chalk – ‘gesso’ – on the tip of his cue

design brand from B Collection. The brand’s philosophy

creative genius behind the crystal Teckell Foosball Tables,

has become a part of everyday language. It encapsulates

with an exceptional level of craftsmanship, the Filotto Pool

stick.

fore we have to make an important decision is part of what has helped create Calma e Gesso, the luxury game table

Designed by the renowned Adriano Brothers, the

this collection of modern game tables pushes the bounda-

is embodied in its name – Calma e Gesso – the Italian ex-

ries of luxury, design and entertainment. Made in Italy and

pression that, having originated in the world of billiards,

Table and Lungolinea Ping-Pong Table are a very desirbale

that moment of reflection – ‘calma’ – just before the player

addition to the interiors of the most luxurious homes.

takes before a difficult shot, carefully considering his next

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Filotto Pool Table

form it into a superlative object of design: “Lungolinea”.

The idea of playing on a transparent games table

The billiards, or pool, table has alway been a work of

seems unimaginable, but thanks to a series of spectacular

artisan carpentry, even up until the present day, but it is a

inventions, devised by Adriano Design, it is now possible

design ‘frozen in time’. Taking the strongest traditional ele-

for even the most competitive professional players to enjoy

ments from the table designs of established artisans and

a game of ping-pong on a table made of glass.

re-interpreting them with a series of innovative, patented

The result is a transparent games table so distinctive

solutions, Calma e Gesso has succeeded in re-creating the

it can be inserted into any context, immediately becoming

familiar green wool suspended in an ethereal crystal struc-

the focal point of any room. The beauty of Lungolinea is

ture. With this sophisticated design, Calma e Gesso have

in its lightness and sophistication of the technical material

removed the material ‘heaviness’ that has always charac-

and technology.

terized the classic pool table, as well as the colossal inventions of the past – and have given it a new lease of life for

its modern setting (Filotto is already installed in the Ralph Lauren headquarters, New York).

The magic lies in having realized a thin, steel frame,

which is both adjustable, divisible, and supports the solid slate game surface, as well as the crystal structure that

characterizes this new design. The unique feeling of seeing

a 750kg billiard table ‘float’ on four legs is second only to the pleasure of playing on this italian masterpiece.

Lungolinea Ping-Pong Table

Giving a new guise to a game born in the eighteenth

century is an incredible challenge. The Calma e Gesso team

already knew the challenge they were undertaking when they decided to redesign the ping-pong table and trans-

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LIVING

Visit Perla Lichi Gallery

Perla takes you on a tour of her spectacular Dubai showroom

In a new video, Master Designer Perla Lichi takes you on a

Vignettes were designed to serve as an inspiration for clients and

explains the interior design process and demonstrates the absolute

see, feel and touch the high end custom products that are combined

guided tour of her spectacular Dubai showroom on the 33rd floor

to help them visualize how their own custom designed home will

of H Hotel. While she moves around the expansive showroom, she

look. By viewing actual samples of design styles, they will be able to

passion that she and her team have for each and every project.

to create beautiful interiors by Perla Lichi.

“We take you through the process, from design concept

Perla Lichi Gallery offers complete residential and

to paper to samples to mock up to reality,” explains Perla. This

commercial design services from concept to execution, whether it

sumptuous showroom features samples of the exquisite design and

is a small apartment, a villa or a palace.

detailing that Perla Lichi is known for around the world.

A visual candy shop filled with colour, unique furniture,

special finishes, tantalizing fabrics and decorative accessories – everything in the showroom serves as inspiration for what Perla

What sets us apart is our passion for design that we have for each and every project.

Lichi Gallery can create in each client’s unique home.

The award-winning designer’s Gallery is, in essence, a

complete design centre housed within a luxurious penthouse.

“When you can see and touch the products and the actual

colors, envisioning the final results is much easier,” she explains.

Furniture and doors custom made in Perla’s own factories,

chandeliers, accessories and creative woodwork are on display as well as area rugs, drapery treatments and many unique faux

finishing techniques that all work together to create the exquisite detailing that has become this designer’s hallmark. A leaded stained glass wall is a special highlight that you won’t want to miss. Ceiling, flooring, and wall design examples are all on display.

Perla has assembled a group of the finest professionals

representing 20 nationalities who specialize in different areas of interior design. Their combined efforts can create every imaginable

décor – from modern style to highly detailed classic design and everything in between.

View this tour of Perla Lichi Gallery at Perla Lichi’s Youtube

channel. Or better yet, call to schedule an appointment and see for yourself!

Perla Lichi Gallery H Hotel - 33rd Floor Sheikh Zayed Road - Dubai - UAE Tel.: +971 43942898 www.perlalichi.com

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ART

Tribal Tribute

Photographer Jimmy Nelson reveals some of the most fantastic indigenous tribes in his wonderful pictorial project ‘Before they pass away,’ now on showcase in Dubai.

© Jimmy Nelson Pictures Yangshuo Cormorants - China, 2005 - Cormorant Fishermen, Yangshuo

Between 2010 and 2014 Jimmy Nelson travelled the

and understood communities in some of the farthest

ize that from a life spent travelling that his camera was the

threatening to change their way of life forever. But most

world to document some of the most fantastic indigenous

reaches of the planet.

cultures left on the planet today. He had come to real-

He wanted to discover how the rest of the world is

perfect tool for making contact and building intimate and

importantly, he wanted to create an ambitious aesthetic

unique friendships. Relationships with hitherto unknown

photographic document that would stand the test of time

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© Jimmy Nelson Pictures Ladaru, Lenaitu, Lengaa & Saitoti - Tarangire, Rift Escarpment - Tanzania 2010

Jimmy’s projects title ‘Before they pass away’ is

berg with the pictures that he has made. He consciously

cultures. Jimmy Nelson is not a scientist but rather a self-

but above all for their illuminating beauty. What drives him

intended to be a controversial catalyst for further discus-

chose just thirty-five of the threatened tribes and cultures,

sion as to the authenticity of these fragile disappearing

based on their geographical and traditional extravagance,

trained ethnologist and visual anthropologist using his

is not compassion for poverty or illness, but passion for

curiosity to find answers.

painted bodies: mirrors of pure souls, messages in flesh,

He wants to tell stories that leave room for the re-

worn as a second skin. His fascination for the rapidly van-

cipient’s questions. With the project Jimmy Nelson wanted

ishing harmony between man and nature takes us to places

to create awareness for the fascinating variety of the cul-

we thought had disappeared long ago. He asks us, will we

ture- and history charged symbols of the people, reflecting

sever the fragile umbilical cord to our extraordinary pri-

their rites, customs and traditions.

meval past? Thus potentially finding ourselves alone with-

Jimmy Nelson merely shows us the tip of the ice-

out a cultural purpose.

© Jimmy Nelson Pictures Nyerere, Loingu, Lewangum & Lepokodou - Kaisut Desert Kenya, 2010 Samburu, Kenya

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ART

© Jimmy Nelson Pictures Perak Ladies - Thikse Monastery, Ladakh - India, 2012 - Ladakhi, India

jing, and then followed by a successful worldwide tour.

It is Jimmy’s hope, we will make a different choice

From 1997 onwards, Jimmy began to successfully

and we will all gather around the digital fireplace of hu-

undertake commercial advertising assignments for many

manity and continue for generations to tell the stories

of the world’s leading brands whilst creating a family based

from our great grand parents and their importance even in the 21st Century.

The Artist

Jimmy Nelson (UK, 1967) started working as a pho-

tographer in 1987. Having spent 10 years at a Jesuit board-

ing school in the North of England, he set off on his own to traverse the length of Tibet on foot. The journey lasted a year and upon his return, his unique visual diary, featuring

revealing images of a previously inaccessible Tibet, was published to wide international acclaim.

Soon after, he was commissioned to cover a variety

of culturally newsworthy themes for many of the world leading publications ranging from the Russian involve-

ment in Afghanistan and the ongoing strife between India

and Pakistan in Kashmir to the beginning of the war in former Yugoslavia.

In early 1994, he and his Dutch wife Ashkaine pro-

duced Literary Portraits of China, a 40 month project that

took them to all the hidden corners of the newly opening People’s Republic. Upon its completion, the images were

exhibited in the People’s Palace on Tiananmen Square, Bei-

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in Amsterdam the Netherlands. At the same time he started accumulating images of remote and unique cultures

photographed with a traditional 50-year-old plate camera

and awards followed. International exhibitions and acclaim created the subsequent momentum and enthusiasm for the initiation of Before They Pass Away in 2010.

Dubai Exhibition

The Empty Quarter gallery, in partnership with Ara-

mex Art, is proud to exhibit a selection of Jimmy Nelson’s

photographs from November 9th 2015 – January 10th 2016. For more information about the exhibition, contact

The Empty Quarter by calling +971 4 323 1210. The empty quarter is located at Gate Village, Bldg 02 DIFC Dubai,

© Jimmy Nelson Pictures Kazakh - Bayan-Olgii, Mongolia, 2011

UAE.

© Jimmy Nelson Pictures Maasai - Manyara Village, Rift Escarpment - Tanzania, 2010 - Maasai, Tanzania

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ART

Gallery Galore

Reaffirming its reputation as the most global of art

ited by the most influential galleries alongside emerging,

fairs, Art Dubai 2016 will feature the largest and most

independent art spaces. Art Dubai 2016 offers the oppor-

internationally diverse line-up to date – with 94 galler-

tunity to reflect on the extraordinary growth of the arts

ies from 40 countries – presenting rare works by Middle

scenes of the wider region as well as the UAE.

Eastern, African and Asian modern masters through to the

“This year marks the tenth edition of the fair, and

world’s most notable contemporary artists of today. Held

this anniversary encourages us to reflect on the dramatic

in partnership with The Abraaj Group and sponsored by

growth of the art market and arts scenes of the Middle

Julius Baer, Emaar and Piaget, the 2016 edition of Art Du-

East, South Asia and Africa over the past decade,” says

bai will return to its usual venue, Madinat Jumeirah, Du-

Antonia Carver, Fair Director. “Art Dubai acts as a catalyst

bai, from 16 to 19 of March.

and focal point, locally and for the wider region, and the di-

Audiences will discover the work of more than 500

verse nature of our programming reflects the central role

artists representing 70 nationalities, whose work is exhib-

played by the fair.”

Galleria Continua, Art Dubai 2015

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Image Courtesy: The Studio, Dubai

Art Dubai is back with the largest and most diverse gallery line-up to date

Art Dubai 2015

CONTEMPORARY Art Dubai Contemporary 2016 is the fair’s largest

and most diverse programme to date. The fair continues to grow year by year: 2016 includes an exciting line-up

of galleries from Europe and North America returning or

The tenth edition of the fait includes galleries that

exhibiting in the region for the first time.The increasing

have exhibited continuously for the majority of the past

number of galleries from India also solidifies the fair’s role

decade, evolving with and contributing to the growth of

as a point of convergence for wider regional markets.

the wider market Art Dubai serves. With 17 booths from

This year’s special project space is located in the

the UAE alone, the fair exemplifies the development and

Contemporary halls: Atassi Foundation for Art and Cul-

growth of the local scene, with 1x1 Gallery, Artspace,

ture will present a specially commissioned mixed-media

Ayyam Gallery, Carbon12, East Wing Gallery, Gallery Isa-

exhibition, a tribute to Syrian artists, curated by renowned

belle van den Eynde, Green Art Gallery, Grey Noise, Leila

film director Hala Alabdalla.

Heller Gallery, Lawrie Shabibi, Meem Gallery and The

MODERN

Third Line participating in the fair. Furthermore, The 2016 edition of Art Dubai will be the most geographically

Now in its third year, Art Dubai Modern is the only

diverse to date, with several new countries represented in

curated programme of its kind in the world, featuring

the gallery line-up, including Georgia, Ghana, Lithuania,

works by masters from the Middle East, South Asia and

Oman, Palestine, the Philippines and Sri Lanka.

Africa. Here, Audiences will discover rare works from the

Firmly established as the cultural meeting point for

1930s onwards by renowned masters.

the Middle East, Africa, Central and South Asia, Art Dubai

The 2016 programme was heavily oversub-

will once again represent the world’s largest number of

scribed— indicating the increased growth of the market

artists from these regions in one place, at one time.

and demand for modern works of the region, and the nur-

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ART

Modern Hall, Art Dubai 2015

turing role played by this gallery programme. Art Dubai

such exhibition in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.

ri, Nada Shabout and Bisi Silva.

dependent, artist-run spaces.

Leading Marker 2016 is Manila-based artist and curator

Modern is advised by a committee of eminent art histori-

Ringo Bunoan, who will highlight a new generation of in-

ans including Savita Apte, Catherine David, Kristine Khou-

MARKER

Marker, Art Dubai’s

curated gallery programme highlighting

a

Contemporary Hall, Art Dubai 2015

particular

theme or geography, turns its focus at the 2016 fair to the

Philippines—the first such showcase at any major in-

ternational fair, and the first

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YACHTING

Diving In Bugatti takes to the water with a luxury yacht project

The makers of the world’s fastest production super sports car, Bugatti, and the world’s largest motor yacht builder, Palmer Johnson, are embarking on a joint project. Under licence granted by Bugatti, the world renowned yacht brand has designed a new series of stunning and elegant open carbon-fibre sport yachts, featuring distinctive Bugatti design elements and advanced materials. The series bears the Niniette name and is available in three models from 42ft to 88ft. Prices for the smallest model start at €2 million.

Company founder Ettore Bugatti had already devel-

oped racing boats and yachts in the 1930s. The visionary’s

very personal relationship with his yachts is evident from the names he gave them: Niniette was the pet name of his daughter Lidia. Now, more than 80 years later, this tradi-

tion has been revived and the brand motto of ‘Art, Forme, Technique’ is once again being applied to a boat.

As with the sports cars, the Bugatti design team fol-

lowed its approach ‘Form follows Performance’. The luxury yacht with its carbon fibre hull takes up style elements of Bugatti’s iconic classic cars and combines them with the revolutionary hull shape of Palmer Johnson’s SuperSport

series. The design is characterized by the falling shoulder

line of the Bugatti Type 57 C Atalante and the perfectly bal-

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88 feet (almost 27 meters) respectively. The production time for all three models is about 12 months.

“This very special project brings together

two brands with more than 100 years of experi-

ence in high-end hand crafting in their respective fields,” explains Dr. Stefan Brungs, Member of the Board of Management of Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. responsible for Sales and Marketing:

“Bugatti and Palmer Johnson share outstanding lightweight design expertise. Inspired by Bugatti’s design DNA, Palmer Johnson has created not only an incredibly elegant and beautiful yacht but also a masterpiece of craftsmanship featur-

ing carbon fibre, titanium and precious wood.

This collector’s item will thrill maritime aficionados.”

“The Palmer Johnson Niniette is the result

of a maverick vision to perfect that delicate alchemy between desire and demand. Both Palmer

Johnson and Bugatti share deeply held core values of reach-

ing for what we cannot see, of reaching high to deliver the next unimagined experience, of always distancing ourselves

anced proportions of the Type 41 Royale. Purist, flowing

from the herd,” says Timur Mohamed, owner of Palmer

surfaces and lines create a perfect equilibrium between

Johnson, talking about the cooperation. “This is backed by

elegance and sportiness.

the deeply rooted claims of both brands to reach goals no

The close link between the Palmer Johnson Niniette

one expects and always to go one step further. Bugatti and

and Bugatti’s design DNA is also evident from the accen-

Palmer Johnson are united by the vision of not just think-

tuated waist line and the typical two-tone colour scheme.

ing outside the box but moving into completely uncharted

Viewed from the side, the design is highlighted by a con-

waters.” He adds: “We are proud to be able to use Bugatti’s

trasting blend of ultra-strong ultra-lightweight titanium

name and design DNA for our exciting new model line.”

and dark blue exposed carbon fibre. On deck, the combination of a brown bubinga, maple or naturally blue morta

oak wood provides a warm contrast with the lightweight high-tech materials.

The design of the Niniette’s hull is based on Palmer

Johnson’s ground-breaking SuperSport series – a mono-

hull with two sponsons that provide greater stability at

speeds and also at anchor. According to the yacht builder, the top speed of the carbon fibre yacht is 38 knots (about 70 km/h).

The central model in the new series is the PJ63 Nini-

ette, with a length of 63 feet (almost 20 meters) and a beam

of 20.3ft (6.2 meters). This yacht features a 63 m² salon on deck, a 43 m² salon below deck, luxurious accommodation for up to 4 guests and a crew cabin. On request, Bugatti can

tailor the interior to meet customers’ individual requirements. The PJ63 Niniette has a basic price of about €3.25 million.

The boat’s sisters, the PJ42 Niniette and the PJ88

Niniette, have lengths of 42 feet (almost 13 meters) and

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MOTORING

Roofless Rapture McLaren 675LT Spider opens the most engaging and exhilarating model up to the elements

McLaren Automotive has revealed the latest chap-

tics, McLaren Automotive now presents the most focused,

ter in the history of the iconic ‘Longtail’ name with con-

fastest and exhilarating open top model to ever wear a

firmation of the 675LT Spider. Strictly limited to only 500

McLaren badge.

examples worldwide, it is only the second model to wear

The 675LT Spider, priced at £285,450 (≈$433692.75),

the LT badge. This latest model comes less than a year

is the fifth new model debuted by McLaren Automotive in

since the first model in nearly 20 years resurrected the

2015 in what has become a defining year for the British

name, and is in response to significant customer demand.

brand. This latest model joins the McLaren P1™ GTR, 570S

The 675LT Coupé focused on light weight, enhanced aero-

Coupé and 540C Coupé, and the fixed-head 675LT Coupé

dynamics, increased power and track-focused dynamics,

as new to the line-up, and further strengthens the Super

and this limited-run model quickly sold out before the

Series range.

first deliveries commenced. Sharing these key characteris-

Under the skin of the 675LT Spider sits the heavily

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revised 3.8-litre twin turbo V8 powertrain from the coupé

speeds up to 30km/h to allow for a new level of open-air

figures remain unchanged, with 666bhp delivered at

the McLaren F1 in the late 1990s, the 675LT Spider has

of the components replaced to ensure optimised levels of

the model is supported by the extensive use of carbon

and exhaust manifolds, new camshaft and lightweight

under body, side skirts, side intakes, lower side intakes,

sibling, ensuring performance figures are worthy of the

exhilaration.

LT – or ‘Longtail’ – badge. The power output and torque

Staying true to the ‘Longtail’ ethos, established by

7,100rpm and 700Nm available between 5,000-6,500rpm.

been developed with a focus on light weight and opti-

The changes to the powertrain saw more than 50 percent

mised aerodynamic performance. The special nature of

fibre for the bodywork. As with the 675LT Coupé, the

power, torque and drivability. These include new, more ef-

front bumper with larger splitter and end plates, front

ficient turbos, detail design changes to the cylinder heads

rear bodyside lower, rear fenders, rear deck, rear bump-

connecting rods, and a faster-flowing fuel pump and de-

er, diffuser and ‘Longtail’ Airbrake are all carbon fibre.

livery system.

Lightweight components are also found throughout the

Acceleration from 0-100kmh takes just 2.9 seconds,

powertrain and chassis, all contributing to a dry weight

and 200kmh is achieved in 8.1 seconds – giving away only

of just 1,270kg. This weight is a full 100kg lighter than

0.2 seconds to the more aerodynamically optimised and

the already lightweight 650S Spider, and gives a power-

lighter coupé. Controlled torque delivery in first gear man-

to-weight figure of 532PS per tonne. Due to the inherent

ages torque to 600Nm to ensure maximum acceleration,

strength of the carbon fibre MonoCell chassis, no further

and minimising wheel slip. Top speed is 326km/h Despite

strengthening – and associated weight increase – has been

these blistering performance figures, the 675LT Spider

added through the removal of the roof, and the 675LT Spi-

returns 24.2mpg on the EU combined cycle, while CO2

der is only 40kg heavier than the Coupé, all due to the re-

emissions remain at 275g/km – the same as the coupé. A

tractable roof system.

three-piece retractable folding hardtop can be opened at

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MOTORING

The dramatic styling and purposeful stance of the

As standard, the 675LT Spider is fitted with 10-

675LT is retained with the Spider variant, with the ex-

spoke Ultra-Lightweight forged alloy wheels – 19-inch at

Sculpted carbon fibre door sills run along the lower edge

technical partner Pirelli. These are the lightest wheel and

tended front splitter flanked by front wing end plates, each

the front, 20-inch at the rear – and P Zero™ Trofeo R tyres,

working the airflow harder and increasing downforce.

developed for the 675LT models in collaboration with

of the bodywork, flowing in to a smaller air intake ahead of

tyre set ever offered by McLaren. Two Super-Lightweight

the rear wheels. This sits below the more pronounced side

wheel options are optionally available; a new 20-spoke

intake, with both feeding clean, cool air into the side radia-

design, offered in liquid metal or diamond cut finishes,

tors which are more prominent to offer increased cooling.

and the five-spoke Super-Lightweight design which de-

The retractable hard top stows below a colour-coded ton-

buted on the Coupé.

neau cover, and the engine remains visible through a light-

The lightweight theme continues throughout the

weight vented polycarbonate engine cover. At the rear, the

interior with Alcantara® and bare carbon fibre used ex-

lightweight titanium crossover twin exhausts exit below

tensively. A pair of lightweight carbon fibre-shelled rac-

the active ‘Longtail’ Airbrake which is 50 percent larger

ing seats, modelled on those fitted to the McLaren P1™,

than other Super Series models. This is integrated in to

save a combined 15kg, and feature ‘675LT’ embossed

the design of the flowing rear wings and despite the larger

leather to provide enhanced levels of support and grip. As

size, carbon fibre construction ensures weight is actually

seen in the McLaren P1™ and 675LT, heating and ventila-

reduced. Exposed bodywork across the rear deck and be-

tion controls are located within the portrait-orientated,

low the rear wing aids engine cooling, while louvres in the

centrally-mounted touchscreen, which also operates the

flared rear bumper optimise pressure levels.

four-speaker Meridian audio system, while air condition-

The 675LT Spider shares the suspension set up

ing has been removed. The 16kg system can be specified

and geometry of the Coupé, with the front end sitting on

as a no-cost-option.

new lightweight springs and a wider track – increased

The ‘By McLaren’ interior themes were first intro-

by 20mm. Spring rates are the most track-focused of the

duced on the 675LT Coupé, and are again available for the

Super Series models, with stiffness increased 27 percent

Spider model. The range is extended for the 675LT Spi-

at the front and 63 percent at the rear, providing a more

der, with the addition of exclusive Xenon Yellow contrast

rearward balance and allowing for a 40 percent increase

stitch. Simialrly, the full exterior paint palette offered on

in downforce over the 650S Spider.

the 675LT Coupé is available for the Spider model, which

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includes the new Silica White, Delta Red, Napier Green

moving the game on further, worthy of a place in the mo-

from the Latin for sun – is a bespoke colour only available

order to stay ahead of the competition.

and Chicane Grey paint finishes. In addition, the newly de-

torsport hall of fame. After a successful season in 1995

veloped deep golden colour, Solis – which derives its name

and 1996, McLaren set about raising the bar once more in

on the open-top 675LT Spider.

While the name and basic architecture remained

Further enhancements can be made through the

the same, the 1997 McLaren F1 GTR ‘Longtail’ – or LT –

Club Sport Professional Pack, which adds further visual

was completely re-engineered from the ground up, and

carbon fibre and stealth detailing. Available in Titanium

was the ultimate version of the iconic McLaren F1. With

Silver, Storm Grey, Onyx Black and Chicane Grey, the Ul-

enhanced levels of downforce through extended body-

tra-Lightweight wheels are stealth finished, while a satin

work, and dramatic weight savings, the end result was the

carbon fibre finish is applied to the front wing end plates,

most track-focused derivative of all 106 models to wear

lower side air intake and the centre of the rear bumper,

the McLaren F1 badge.

along with the side intakes, wheelarches, wing mirrors

The McLaren F1 GTR ‘Longtail’ raced successfully

and ‘Longtail’ Airbrake. McLaren Orange detailing is then

during the 1997 sports car racing season, including most

applied both externally and internally, with brake cal-

prominently in the FIA GT championship against specially

lipers, embossed leather and stitching all in the heritage

developed racing ‘prototypes’, and went within a whisker

colour made famous by the Formula 1™ and Can-Am rac-

of winning the world title. Notable achievements includ-

ers of Bruce McLaren,

ed victory in the Silverstone 4 hours, the Hockenheim 4

While retaining much of the track-focus and capa-

hours, the Spa 4 hours and a 1-2 class finish – 2-3 overall

bility of the Coupé, the Club Sport Pack – comprising tita-

– at the 1997 24 Hours of Le Mans. Despite racing against

nium rollhoop, four point harnesses and fire extinguisher

the much quicker LMP cars, only one lap separated the

– is not available as an option for the 675LT Spider.

#41 McLaren F1 GTR ‘Longtail’ from outright victory. The

Another key characteristic of any Longtail is exclu-

nearest opposition in the GT1 class finished nearly 30

sivity, and the 675LT Spider is no exception. As with the

laps behind.

Coupé, production of the 675LT Spider will be strictly lim-

And so, McLaren has done it again. ‘LT’ is now

ited to only 500 examples, with first deliveries in summer

the ultra high-performance brand, re-establishing the

2016.

McLaren ‘Longtail’ heritage. With two models now wearing the iconic badge, the 675LT Coupé and 675LT Spider

THE STORY OF LT

embody the ‘Longtail’ ethos, with a focus on light weight,

The story of the McLaren F1 is one of the most fa-

enhanced aerodynamics, increased power, track-focused

mous in automotive history, with the all-conquering GTR

dynamics and driver engagement.

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MOTORING

A Capable Convertible

Range Rover Evoque Convertible: world’s first luxury compact SUV to join the world of soft top driving

Having teased the public about an SUV convertible

and the first ever convertible – the highly desirable new

for over three years, Land Rover has finally revealed the

model combines traditional Range Rover luxury with a

Range Rover Evoque Convertible – the torld’s first luxury

distinctive four-seat design and versatile storage.

convertible SUV.

The Range Rover Evoque Convertible has been

Range Rover Evoque Convertible combines the

engineered to meet Land Rover’s most rigorous stand-

bold design and refinement of Evoque with comprehen-

ards, ensuring exceptional structural rigidity, trademark

sive specification and a sophisticated folding roof to cre-

refinement, outstanding levels of safety and unrivalled

ate a no compromise, all-season convertible.

breadth of capability.

The ground breaking and distinctive shape of the

Gerry McGovern, Land Rover Design Director and

original Range Rover Evoque lends itself to an elegant

Chief Creative Officer, commented: “Range Rover Evoque

convertible design and the new model sits at the pinnacle

Convertible is a vehicle for all seasons. Its uniquely dis-

of the Evoque portfolio as the most exclusive and capable

tinctive design and world-class engineering adds another

convertible in the world.

dimension to the Range Rover family, further enhancing

As the fifth member of the Range Rover family –

its desirability and appeal.”

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currently fitted to any vehicle on sale today.

The global SUV market is forecast to grow by 20

The fully-automated roof stows in 18 seconds, and

per cent over the next five years* and Evoque Convertible

can be raised in 21 seconds, at speeds up to 30mph. When

will play a key role in continuing Range Rover’s 45-year

closed it provides high standards of refinement with a

success story, pioneering an all-new SUV sector.

layer of acoustic insulation ensuring interior comfort on

Evoque Convertible’s eye-catching exterior design

a par with five-door Evoque. In addition, the position of

is made possible by a sophisticated fabric roof shaped to

the roof doesn’t affect loadspace, with a generous 251-li-

create a crisply defined silhouette that remains faithful to

tre boot offering unrivalled practicality for a convertible.

the original design. Its Z-fold mechanism lays flush with

At the heart of the high-class cabin is an all-new,

the rear bodywork for a sleek, uncluttered appearance

high-resolution 10.2-inch touchscreen with Jaguar Land

when lowered. The fabric roof is the longest and widest

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MOTORING Rover’s next-generation infotainment system, InControl™

Touch Pro, which debuts in a Land Rover. Raising the

standard of connectivity for the brand, the highly-responsive and super-fast InControl™ Touch Pro offers seamless smartphone integration.

Safety hasn’t been overlooked with a Roll-Over

Protection Device featuring deployable roll-over bars hidden in the rear bodywork. It deploys two aluminium bars within 90 milliseconds in the unlikely event of a rollover situation to create a survival space for occupants.

Land Rover’s full suite of lightweight, all-alumin-

ium four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines is available with the potent 240PS Si4 petrol providing outstanding levels of performance and refinement.

Evoque Convertible is underpinned by Land Rov-

er’s world-class all-terrain capability, using the same

advanced technologies as Evoque five-door and Coupé

derivatives. A customary choice of four-wheel drive powertrains combines with Land Rover’s nine-speed automatic transmission, Terrain Response® system, Wade

Sensing* and All-Terrain Progress Control to ensure Evoque is a convertible for all seasons.

The new Range Rover Evoque Convertible will

be produced at Land Rover’s Halewood plant in the UK,

alongside the five door and Coupé bodystyles, and goes on sale across from Spring 2016 in more than 170 markets worldwide.

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