La Haute D'Arabie - Vol. Beta Helvetios

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VOL. BETA HELVETIOS

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OCTOBER - 2022

Where luxury meets comfort

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EDITOR'S MESSAGE

Dear Esteemed Readers!!

We take the privilege of presenting to our readers Vol. Beta Helvetios of La Haute D'Arabie.

We would like to bring light on what Plato stated that "ideas are the source of all things" when it came to this edition, the statement stood its relevance, With October coming in full force and saying our farewells to summer, we welcome fall with open arms. The autumn wind takes us on a swirl around Joe Simpson’s Art series as he portrays his scenery work. Then we learn about our home interiors and staying up to date with your décor.

Moreover, within the fashion industry, we’re introduced into the world of sustainability as we grasp on leaving our mark in the industry. The autumn leaves fall back, the timepieces unravel as they hang upon the bare trees with rare gems and jewelry covering it.

But was it the Ultimate Roadster or the Rolls Royce Ghost Black Badge that races down to welcome the cold breeze? Nothing like Western Cuisine, a classical warmth to our taste buds, and the ending of the night with primrose oil. If this isn’t the lifestyle you choose this October, then what is?

Sincerely, Editorial Team La Haute D'Arabie

CONTENTS ARTS & COLLECTIBLES Latest Visual Art Piece by Joe Simpson depicts actors in fictional scenes Joe Simpson, a well-known figurative painter in London, his paintings are based on series such as 9-11

10 Outdated interiors to dodge in 2022.

There is this old saying, “When something is not broken, do not try to fix it.”

22-27 Interior Design Techniques to Enhance your Mental Health and Productivity Mental health is as important for a human being as physical health. With the increase in depression 28-31 FASHION

HOMES & INTERIORS Ornaments for an Appealing Interior.

In today’s fast pacing world, we spend a vast bulk of time on the outside traveling between one place 16-20

To Start a Sustainable Fashion Brand; Climate Change is one of the major concerns today in the world as the average temperature of the planet is rising due to global warming.

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TIMEPIECES Patek Philippe releases for 2022 Patek Phillipe watches are considered one of the most luxurious watches. Its establishment goes back to 1839, 40-41

CONTENTS GEMS & JEWELRY Latest Cartier Jewelry trends in 2022 Cartier is one of the most popular french brands in manufacturing luxury valuables such as watches, jewelry, and leather goods.

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ROLLS-ROYCE GHOST Black badge Ghost is the first expression of RollsRoyce in its new age of post-opulence.

59-61 TRAVEL & DINING Western Cuisine In essence, Western Cuisine or Western Food derives its base from French cuisine.

65-67 HEALTH & WELLNESS

Rare Jewels When we think about precious stones, diamonds, emeralds, and rubies, the first to come to mind is 48-52 RIDES The ultimate roadster Nicknamed “The Ultimate Roadster”, the new Bugatti W16 Mistral manages to combine power with elegance.

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Enrich your body with an evening primrose oil The mentioned is a plant native to North America with yellow flowers opening at Sunsets and closing all day, 69-71 9 benefits of eating natural foods Natural foods also known as organic foods are animal and plant foods without additives or preservatives which are usually found in processed foods.

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ARTS & COLLECTIBLES

Latest Visual Paintings by Joe Simpson depicting actors in fictional scenes Joe Simpson is a well-known figurative painter in London, his paintings are known on both national and international basis including prestigious venues such as The National Portrait Gallery, The Royal Albert Hall, Manchester City Art Gallery, and The House of Commons. He is known to use oil to create cinematic scenes with integrated themes and ideas.

Since 2014, Joe has been working on a new series, entitled the Act where he approches his favorite British actors to be the subjects for his new series. He is painting the British actors enacting their dream roles, by asking the said actors what roles they have always 'wanted to play but have never got the chance, and then he creates a narrative painting depicting them playing that part. These roles may be from scripts that never made it to screen, characters from novels or plays that they would love to play, or any other interpretations of the question.

The series has been over 8 years under construction, and making it's London debut exhibition at 59 Great Portland Street on 13th – 28th August 2022 featuring behind-the-scenes displays, with concept sketches, timelapses, and insights into the motivations behind the actors' choices.

There are 10 large-scale portraits in the series, each Oil on Canvas 135 x 60cm.

Matt Lucas chose Singin’ in the Rain as he grew up loving musicals and his first screen crush was Gene Kelly. Initially, he was going to pick the role of Annie (the 1982 film).

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Michael Sheen said he’d played every role he wanted, but he was in love with Maurice Sendack’s book 'Where the Wild Things Are', from reading it as a child to eventually reading it to his daughter. This book represents an unbreakable bond.

He even owns his costume to wear at home.

Olivia Colman chose the Lars Von Trier movie Breaking the Waves, which tells the tale of a devoutly religious Scottish woman whom she’d only seen once, but it had a profound impact on her that she has never stopped thinking about it.

"Watching and learning from the great Josette Bushell-Mingo, who was playing Cleopatra in Antony and Cleopatra at the time, and then to return to the same stage six months later playing a lead role, felt incredible - I fell in love with the poetry and the breadth of the language so much that I didn't want it to end." Quoted by Gugu Mbatha-Ra 10

Charlie Cox as William Canfield Jr. from Steamboat Bill

Eleanor Tomlinson as Hilts from The Great Escape.

John Simm in his chosen role as Rick Deckard from Blade Runner.

HOMES & INTERIORS

DECORATION ITEMS FOR AN APPEALING INTERIOR In today’s fast pacing world, we spend a lot of time traveling between one place and another.

Nonetheless, indoors are still the center of attention. Whether it is a home, office, hospital, classroom, or palace, interiors matter the most.

Consequently, you have to make all the necessary arrangements to give the place a unique and eye-catching scenery.

These orchestrations include many items such as paintings, chandeliers, lightings, curtains, furniture, and others. Among the multitude, decoration plays the role of the second layer of the interior.

What is an Appealing Interior?

The interior of every building around the world serves a purpose. These objectives include emotional stimulation, sustainability, a wholesome environment, and others. All of these differ moderately considering the purpose of the building. For interiors of an office are meant to inspire skilled experts, while the interiors of a classroom are meant to inspire students.

Similarly, the interiors of a hospital are meant to help patients heal while the interiors of the house are meant to make a peaceful environment.

An interior is simply provoked by its appeal, serving its purpose.

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How to Have Such an Interior?

Whether you are an interior designer hired to decorate a place or the owner looking to make your place sufficient, you need almost similar sort of care and consideration. You have to keep certain things in mind. Such as: ·The purpose of the place; whether it is a factor meant for production or a sports arena for recreation purposes ·The audience, visitors, clients, or inhabitants. What do they like? Their agegroup. Cultural background and other information about them ·Maintenance of the things installed and placed over time ·Detailed specifications of the items involved and their functioning in the area Next comes the various items concerning decoration.

Decoration Items Decoration applies to almost everything from the first brick to the last piece of furniture in any place. First, it includes the flooring and prints. Secondly, the lights and electrical appliances are established and thirdly, the furniture is installed. Next is the need to make the appealing of interiors! Building an appealing interior requires suitable decorative items that can be appropriately placed inside a room, hall, hallway and every other part of the building design. These come as crockery sets & different ceramic items, vases, lamps, cushions, table cloths, statue figures, artifacts, wall hangings, kettles, jewelry boxes, and in a multitude of similar shapes and forms.

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Where Do these Items Go? These items come in all different sort of shapes and modules. Hence, constituting every part of the place from the ceiling to the floor. Whether they can be hung from the ceiling, attached to the walls, placed on the floor, or placed on some piece of furniture.

The items are sorted as per the structure or purpose of the decorating items. For example, wall hanging objects go on the wall, a cloth is placed on the table, the jewelry box is placed either in the cupboard or on the bedroom vanity, and the story goes on. The appropriate placement acts out as the right outcome to help interiors have the right appeal in consideration of the usage

How Do They Blend in?

Once you have placed these items in their appropriate places, their shape, contribution, colors, and other factors contribute to the interiors. Often it is advised that the items match the rest of the physical environment.

This matching is usually interpreted as the theme of the place and color coordination.

While they can also be in contrasting colors and designs, this, however, does have the same level of effect on the overall allure of the interior. Still, it can play a vital role in intramural improvement.

To sum it all up, decorative items play an essential part, with their vast diversity as they contribute heavily to boosting the interior’s appeal. After the finishing activities are completed, these artifacts are simply placed in their appropriate location to have the right pleasing and satisfying outcome.

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HOME DECOR TO DODGE IN 2022

There is this old saying, “Do not try to repair something that is not damaged.” But when we are talking about the place we live, our home therefore, we can not agree to it. Since we cannot leave something to stand for years untouched. Almost everything requires innovations every once in a while.

Our homes give us an opportunity to be creative, It’s our place to express ourselves, where we do things our way, either it is re-adjusting the furniture or buying a new one, changing the color of walls to changing the tiles of the bathroom. It is the place we decorate and design commensurate with our preferences because ultimately, it is the place we create memories with our loved ones in.

Trends do come and go real fast, so here we will talk about the trends that need to go in 2022!

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WHITE WHITE WHITE!!

As much as we admire white walls and love the serenity it provides to the surroundings, too much of anything becomes inconvenient. The era of white sofas, white walls, white rugs, etc. is almost over. During this pandemic, people developed the urge to go for colors indoors, rejecting the idea of white everything, since we had to be away from nature and colors for a long time.

OPEN KITCHEN The 2020 pandemic substantialized the importance of room kitchens, as we needed more spaces for home school, work from home, and remote experiences. Yet we will surely see people going for the enclosed kitchen still.

Nevertheless, it doesn’t make our home look less attractive, since in this case, we’ll have more space to hang paintings and set built-in cabinets.

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ACCENT WALLS Unless you’re going to decorate the other walls of the room with frames and all the beautiful accessories, it is advised to not opt for accent walls. Because in that way, you would end up making the other walls of the room look dull, prudent, and less embellished. This type of wall is more relevant for restaurants and hotels, where they put all their specialties, achievements, etc.

SETTING FURNITURE ADJACENT TO WALL Leave a little space between the furnishings and the wall, it will make it look less clogged. A fitting set-up that has the furniture put in the area of the room is more breathable and vaporous. Regardless of the size of the room, take a stab at having spaces between your furnishings and walls, it will make your home look a piece bigger.

VELVETY FURNITURE We have noticed the furniture covered in velvet for so many years. Even though we love to have that softness and fluffiness velvet caters, the cushioning effect and royal theme that it relinquishes, velvety furniture is almost irresistible. But it’s high time we should go for something with more texture, less plushy, and cozy.

PROTOTYPE FARMHOUSE Momentarily we used to love classic old living areas, where we would love to enjoy our meals, gatherings, and parties. But now we prefer the coziness, 26

clean, and less jittery. Instead, we are more ecstatic to have something more sleek, contoured and up to date, like furniture with a thinner look or having plants in the living room, etc.

DRIED FLOWERS We used to love dried flowers adorning our homes back in 2019-2020, now, it is a big No!! No one needs the old textured, baked-colored flower in their living room. as not only it became a trend that has passed its time, but nowadays we prefer picking fresh flowers or owning a home garden instead.

FAUX DESIGNS There was a time when everyone was going crazy for faux things, either they are setting up the toiletries or deserted corner in the kitchen area, faux faux faux!! As it has been said, “less is more”. So yes we are all done with faux designs. There is no denying how classy and decent they look and their posh display has everyone drooling over them. But some people have no idea how they should do it and have destroyed it for everyone else. Therefore, it is better to go for a simpler alternative rather than something badly executed.

FAST FURNITURE I think we'll likewise be seeing less fast furniture these days. Our rooms presently see daily multifunctional use, and everyone is readjusting them to serve the vision of adaptable and versatile living spaces. We see people going for furniture providing more temporary options than longevity.

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Interior Design Techniques to Enhance your Mental Health and Productivity

Mental health is as important for a human being as physical health. With the increase in depression and anxiety levels, people are more concerned about their mental health and are finding ways to enhance it. Having good mental health not only gives you satisfaction and happiness but also increases your productivity and creative ability.

With the rise of the pandemic and the trend of remote work, more people are spending much

However, recent scientific studies have proved that good interior design has a significant impact on

time in their homes. Home is the place where you spend most of

one's mental health and productivity level. Here we will list

your life. Even if one is working for 8 hours outside, the home is the place you go back to,where one looks for comfort and mental peace. So, if your home is

some tips on how you can design your home in a way that significantly improves your mental well-being.

very cluttered and has a poor interior design, it will surely influence you.

In ancient times, the Indian Vastu Shastra and the Chinese Feng Shui demonstrated that the right interior design enhances the flow of energy through the body.

Adopt the Minimalist Interior Design Style: Minimalism is one of the trending design styles nowadays as it has a huge impact on one's mental health. Having a minimalist style means having less and more purposeful furniture. Everything in your house must have a purpose.

Therefore you get rid of the furniture you haven’t used in a period of time.

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In this way, you will declutter your house and have more space.

Usually, it is observed that clutter has an inducive effect on stress and depression. The other benefit of the minimalistic style is that it is financially affordable and isn't a burden to worry about. After adopting the style, you will learn to appreciate the aesthetics of simplicity.

Introduce the Natural Elements in your House: With the technology,

advancement of we have been

Let in More Sunlight:

spending most of our time in our homes. However, there is an innate connection between us and nature within our DNA. Human beings feel more content and satisfied

With placing plants inside our home, it is very essential to let sunlight in which will be benefit r

when they are around nature.

Therefore, natural elements should be introduced into our houses. For example, the different kinds of plants, greenery and flowers. Along with the reduction of stress and

as it releases serotonin in our brains which makes us calmer and gets us focused. Sunlight also helps make the space less confined and is very helpful for our mental health. Try to use large

anxiety, plants also help enhance our creativity. Therefore, offices

windows, double doors, and mirrors to have natural light ooze into your space. If you are more concerned about privacy, try using windows made up of translucent

with plants are growing more common nowadays. Some plants also act to reduce the allergens in the air and produce more oxygen which is very beneficial for human beings.

both you and the plants. The sunlight helps improve the mood

glass, colored glass, smoked glass, textured glass, and Switchable private glass.

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LO O K

PR AD A

Make the best use of the Color Scheme: Colors have a very vital role in interior design and have a huge impact on our general mood and behavior. Some colors tend to make us angry, sad, or depressed while some colors impact us positively. They tend to satisfy us, make us happier, and more secure. If we don’t feel good and mentally satisfied in our own home, it’s time to change the

productive.

While using the different color schemes, always ask yourself about the colors used already. If the color doesn't give

layout.

While the designs presented in this article may not work for everyone, however, the interiors are composed specifically

you a feeling of joy or satisfaction, get rid of it. If you are using the minimalistic approach to interior design, you should use light-grade

to enhance mental stability and productivity. Therefore, they have a

colors instead of heavy colors. Light colors are also useful for biophilic designs where they create a

Home is a space where we all feel

significant impact on the residents.

beautiful mixture of the natural elements and sunlight. Also, try using natural or faded colors for your furniture e.g., wood and stone as it creates a more earthy vibe.

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FASHION

How to Start a Sustainable Fashion Brand?

Climate Change is one of the major concerns today in the world as the average temperature of the planet is rising due to global warming. Fashion is one of the major global industries today worth 3 trillion dollars. It is one of the major contributors to pollution due to carbon emissions and wastewater. According to an estimation, it contributes to 20% of industrial water pollution and 8-10% of carbon emissions. To solve these environmental crises, sustainable fashion has become very popular these days. According to a survey, approximately 84% of customers are willing to buy clothes and garments from environmentally sustainable brands. In this article, we will list the five steps to starting a sustainable fashion. So, if you are a fashion designer and thinking to start your sustainable fashion brand, this article is for you.

Step 1: Define Your Motives and Sustainability Ethics: Before Starting a fashion brand, you need to clearly define what your motives and intentions are. As you have to start a sustainable brand, you need to define what sustainability means to you. Clearly defining sustainability will help you define and plan the following steps.

Usually, the terms sustainable and ethical fashion brands are considered to be the very same, however, they are completely distinct. An ethical fashion brand means the clothing you will produce will be good for the health and well-being of the people. Therefore, a sustainable fashion brand means that process of manufacturing your clothing is not polluting the environment.

You have to start asking yourself questions about your intentions, why you want to start a brand and how is your brand going to fix important environmental issues. As sustainability is becoming the buzzword in today's world, many brands are trying to market false sustainable products. This is not only ethically wrong but they are building as well false expectations in their customers' minds and nurturing wrong brand recognition.

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Step 2: Which sustainable product are you going to sell?

The second step includes the brainstorming phase. What is there to sell in the market? You need to analyze the market very carefully before introducing a new product. By keeping up with the latest trends to see which product is in demand in different regions around the world.

You can also create demand by producing a unique item, creating a demand they didn't know they needed.

Step 3: How are you going to make your product sustainable?

This step is very important for your brand as it is the motive behind your brand.

Research the market extensively about making your product sustainable. You can have different options like using organic cotton instead of synthetic cotton.

You can also use recycled polyester as it is cheap and durable. Another option is to use leftover fabrics in factories to create your product as these fabrics are sold very cheaply by brands and factories.

You also need to think about the packaging in which you are going to ship your clothes. If you are representing yourself as a sustainable brand and shipping your packages in plastic, won't be a good representation.

Step 4: Designing your product: The next step is to design your product which is a highly technical skill in the fashion industry. If you already have the skills of a graphic designer then it will be easier to learn and craft designs using different software like Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, etc. However, If you don't have the skills, then hire a designer.

You can hire a local designer or a freelance designer, depending on your budget. Along with it, you should start taking short courses in fashion and design. In this way, you will have your foundational skills in fashion and design.

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Step 5: Building your brand: Even if your product is highly sustainable and of very high quality, it will be of no use if nobody knows about it in the market. Marketing is one of the most important steps in executing a fashion brand. You need to have a good brand name and logo which represents both your motives and goals and has an impact on the people. You need to build a brand story that makes people want to buy your product. A brand story is a very important concept in marketing.

Even if your product is not yet manufactured, you can work on customer interaction techniques, for example sending them personalized emails, offering promotional discounts, and more. Try to build an online store using different websites available like Shopify, Wix, Big commerce, etc. You will also need to do digital marketing extensively on Facebook, Instagram, and other popular platforms to promote the brand. If you don't have the skills, you can hire a digital marketer specialized in this area.

In these 5 steps, we accurately explained the steps to start a new sustainable fashion brand. In the beginning, many will face struggles, but with time, hard work, dedication, and having the right motive, the brand will get recognition in no time.

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TIMEPIECES

Patek Phillipe watches are considered one of the most luxurious watches. Its establishment throwbacks to 1839 and it was named by its founders Antoni Pate and Adrien Phillipe and theny the Stern family in Switzerland took ownership of the company in 1932 until today. So let's explore the new releases for 2022

Wrist Chronograph measuring the 1/10th of a Second. Ref. 5470P-001 Specifications: Case Size: 41 mm Water Resistance: up to 30 m Battery Power: 48hrs Type of Strap: Calfskin with embossed fabric pattern, handstitched, navy blue with red stitches It's the first watch developed by Patek Phillipe that combines efficiency, reliability, and accuracy where it is equipped with an additional chronograph mechanism exclusively to 1/10th

of a second. And the platinum case comes in blue topped with sapphire crystals and navy blue strap with red stitching on both sides.

Annual Calendar Travel Time Ref: 5326G-001 Specifications: Case Size: 41 mm Water Resistance: up to 30 m Battery Power: 48hrs Type of Strap: Two strap options include beige calfskin with a nubuck finish and black calfskin with beige stitching and an embossed fabric pattern.

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Annual calendar travel time synchronizes the date according to the time zone selected. The case of the watch is made of white gold with a diameter of 41 millimeters and charcoal gray with a calfskin strap with decorative stitches on both sides.

Complications Ref: 5230P Specifications: Case Size: 38.5 mm Water Resistance: up to 30 m Battery Power: 48hrs Type of Strap: Calfskin, hand-stitched, navy blue. Fold-over clasp It has been the favorite watch of travelers since it was first launched during the 1930s and then it was reintroduced again in 2016. In 2022 it comes with Ref: 5230, which is categorized by the self-winding mechanical movement showing 24 hours for all time zones. It has a platinum case and blue dial and a navy blue calfskin strap hand stitched from both sides.

In 2022, Patek Philippe introduces this model marking the outlines of the continents within the thin gold wire and then filling the compartments with various enamel colors reproducing the oceans and land masses.

Complications Ref: 5231G Specifications: Case Size: 38.5 mm Water Resistance: up to 30 m Battery Power: 48hrs Type of Strap: Alligator leather with square scales, hand stitched, matte navy blue. Fold over clasp. is included 41

Poetic Complications

CARTIER

GEMS & JEWELRY

Latest Jewelry trends in 2022 Cartier is one of the most popular french brands in manufacturing luxury goods such as watches, jewelry, and leather goods. It has been in the industry for over 170 years, founded by Louis-François Cartier (1819– 1904).

The company maintains its headquarters in Paris, although it is a whollyowned subsidiary of the Swiss Richemont Group. Cartier operates more than 200 stores in 125 countries, with three Temples (Historical Maisons) in London, New York, and Paris. So let's find the most popular pieces in Cartier collection that became a trend in 2022.

Cartier Love Bracelet Cartier Love bracelet is the most popular piece in Cartier designs and it throwbacks to 1969 designed by Aldo Cipullo where its fashion never fades away and it's one of the most demandable pieces where it comes in different colors such as white, gold, Rose Gold, Yellow gold embed with a gem in the middle of the bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo designed the bracelet on the medieval chastity belt style where The love bracelet had to be fixed on a place on the wrist so it is equipped with decorative 43

screwdriver splitting the bracelet into two halves shared by two partners keeping the screwdriver in the duty of one of them to be able to remove it then.

Cartier Tank Watch In 1917 Louis Cartier got the inspiration of the rectangular shape Tank Watch from the tracks of Renault Ft-17, a French tank used in the World war to establish the TUNK MUST watch, where he followed a certain principle. The bran cards were the thread and the case was the turret and from this principle, the case attachments are aligned with a strap to maintain the rhythm of the design.

Since that date, there are 6 different models of the TUNK watch that could suit men and women with special designs that combine both elegance and robustness.

JUSTE UN CLOU BRACELETS The name of JUSTE UN CLOU is a French name that means ‘just a nail’.

JUSTE UN CLOU Bracelet comes in the form of a nail wrapped around the wrist.

It was first conceived by Louis Cartier in 1971 and became one of the most demanded designs since that date till now because of the simplicity of its style and grace.

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Trinity de Cartier Ring

Trinity rings represent Love, Friendship, and Fidelity designed in three intertwined bands where the pink gold represents love, yellow gold represents fidelity, and white gold represents friendship.

Trinity de Cartier Ring was conceived by Louis Cartier in 1924 and since that date Trinity collection became a symbol of life's most paramount relationships.

PANTHÈRE DE CARTIER RINGS

It was first used in 1914, when Louis Cartier commissioned French artist George Barbier to paint a bejeweled lady posing with the big cat, in a work entitled ‘Dame à la Panthère’.

It was first released as a wristwatch with a mottled design made to appear like the feline’s fur.

There are currently 40 rings in the Panthère de Cartier Collection, a series of bold and sometimes outlandish pieces forged from all flavors of gold, with many adorned by precious and semiprecious stones.

Each one makes a striking statement and displays the wonderfully intricate craftsmanship for which the Maison has long been renowned.

Nowadays, Trinity rings are used as wedding bands where it is either a traditional band or in the form of a solitaire band stuffed with diamonds

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RARE JEWELS When we think about precious stones such as diamonds, emeralds, and rubies, they are commonly thought of as the priceless gemstones. There are, however, a surprising number of gems that are far more extravagant and scarcer than diamonds.

Gemstones were among the first

resources that people learned to employ. They have been used in a variety of sectors in the modern era. Gemstones are utilized in architecture, medicine, and timepieces, as well as as ornaments and jewelry.

As we all know, the Earth's crust is rich in minerals, each one more exceptional and precious than the last. Though you may be acquainted with the most widespread ones, such as quartz, diamonds, and sapphires, we have listed the world's ten rarest gemstones below.

The list includes minerals that are only mined in a few regions and others with only about 100 specimens discovered. Take the time to explore these gemstones, each of which is distinctive in its way.

In the following article, we will shed light on the top precious gemstones found in nature.

TANZANITE Tanzanite can only be found in a tiny area of Tanzania. The gemstone is extremely rare and extremely valuable in the jewelry industry.

Tiffany & Co. gave the crystal its name after determining that its scientific designation was not marketable enough. Tanzanite is a blue-violet zoisite variation. The stone is trichroic, which means it displays different colors depending on the illumination. Tanzanite must be heat-treated in order to achieve its highly desired color.

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BLACK OPAL

POUDRETTEITE

Precious opal is extremely rare.

The stone is a silica mineral that is hydrated and amorphous.

Because opal has a high water content, it must be kept submerged in water in its raw state or it will wilt out and lose its sparkle. Opal comes in a variety of colors, ranging from pearly white to black. Black opal is the most uncommon of its kind. It is distinguished by its dark color scheme, yet in a real black opal, the colorful shimmering flakes should still be visible against the backdrop.

Poudretteite is another gem that deserves a spot on our list of the ten rarest gems in the world. A fading pink crystal is called poudretteite.

In the 1960s, incredibly tiny bits were discovered in Quebec, Canada. The Poudrette family owned the mine in which the gemstone was discovered, and their name was given to the gemstone.

Where the world's most uncommon gemstone is a tie between Poudretteite and Taaffeite because Poudretteite has also been found in fewer than 50 specimens.

TAAFFEITE Taaffeite is an intriguing gemstone with a fascinating history. It was the first and only time a gemstone was identified from a carved and polished stone. Richard Taaffe purchased some gemstones from a jeweler in 1945, and after detecting irregularities between one of the gemstones and the other spinels, he sent the stone for analysis.

Taaffeite was discovered to be a transitional mineral between spinel and chrysoberyl. Since then, the gemstone has been discovered predominantly in Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and also in portions of China. Only about 50 samples of this extremely rare gemstone have ever been discovered.

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MORE THAN DIAMONDS

LARIMAR

The Dominican Republic is the only place where you may find larimar.

The crystal is a stunning blue color, evocative of the Caribbean water.

The stone ranges in color from white to deep blue. The stone is a pectolite variant. Despite its fragility, with a toughness of 4.5 to 5 on the Mohs scale, the crystal is frequently marketed set in jewelry locally.The stone's color is photosensitive, quite like amethyst, and if subjected to sunlight for an extended period of time, it may start to fade.

BENITOITE

Benitoite is a very uncommon blue gemstone. Because of its color similarities with sapphire, the gemstone was thought to be a member of the corundum family when it was discovered in the early twentieth century.

ALEXANDRITE Alexandrite is a chrysoberyl mineral variation. Chrysoberyl's have a Mohs hardness rating of 8.5, making them excellent for use in jewelry.

Alexandrite is notable for its colorchanging qualities, which change according to the nature of the surrounding lighting. The most valuable stones are bluish-green in daylight and deep pink to crimson under incandescent light. Because of these characteristics, gemstone quality alexandrite is extremely rare.

The gemstone is most usually discovered in the Ural Mountains, but greater amounts have been identified in Brazil.

However, after more examination, it was revealed that Benitoite is an entirely separate stone due to its differing qualities from sapphire. Benitoite is a delicate mineral with a hardness of 6 to 6.5, making it unsuitable for jewelry. The stone takes its name from its location near the San Benito River. Benitoite of gem quality has only been discovered in the Californian Benito Gem Mine.

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PARAIBA TOURMALINE

Tourmaline is a semi-precious stone. The color of Paraiba tourmaline is the key to its scarcity.

Despite the fact that tourmaline can be found in a wide range of colors throughout the United States, Brazil, and Africa, the Paraiba tourmaline stones are of considerably superior quality and have more intense colors due to the mineral's copper content. The first Paraba tourmaline was uncovered in 1989 in the Brazilian state of Paraiba.

RED BERYL

Beryl variants are already uncommon.

Emeralds and morganite are two examples. Red beryl, on the other hand, represents the most rare. The stone has only been discovered in a few places in Utah and New Mexico.

The deep red tint of red beryl is what makes it so rare. Red beryl is created when aluminium atoms are replaced with manganese ones.

The gemstone is notable for being highly included, comparable to its related stone, emerald.

This extremely uncommon gemstone is worth as much as a 40-carat diamond. The greatest red beryl ever discovered was 8 carats.

MUSGRAVITE

Musgravite is another extremely unique gemstone. It is quite similar to taaffeite, with the key difference being the magnesium content. The gemstone was named after the Musgrave Hills in Australia, where it was discovered. Musgravite comes in a variety of colors, ranging from soft olive to deep violet.

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ROADSTER JESSE ADUMA Nicknamed “The Ultimate Roadster”, the new Bugatti W16 Mistral manages to combine power and elegance. Unveiled on August 19 at The Quail, the beast of a car draws the curtain on the era of its internal combustion engine, which has served as the powerhouse of every Bugatti since the introduction of the Veyron in 2005. Contrived to be special, the road-going car is designed to be the best of its kind, which in luxury terms also means exclusive, as only 99 were produced.

Bugatti Rimac CEO, Mate Rimac, gave a brief rundown on the idea behind the masterpiece: “For the final road-going appearance of Bugatti’s legendary W16 engine, we knew we had to create a roadster. Well over 40% of all Bugatti vehicles ever created have been open-top in design, establishing a long lineage of performance icons that – to this day – are revered the world over. In the Chiron era, there had – to date – been no roadster, so the introduction of the W16 Mistral continues this legacy, driven by enormous demand from our iconic engine. The W16 Mistral opens the next chapter in the Bugatti roadster story, inspired by over a century of open-top legends."

Under The Hood The W16 Mistral was produced with the supreme power of the 1600 PS (1578 BHP) W16 Quad-Turbo. Bugatti boasts that this beast of a ride is sure to deliver dizziness induced high speeds.

The Exterior Rather than simply cutting off the existing monocoque above the Apillars in an attempt to situate the new open-top design, the car has been reshaped to allow for a more rounded silhouette, giving it a sense 54

of animation as the beast looks like it’s ready to leap forward.

The W16 Mistral – with the type 57 Roadster Grand Raid as its inspiration – sports an evolved version of the v-shaped windscreen, a curved screen, which seems to wrap around the A-pillars, fading softly and subtly merging with the windows. Giving off a sturdy sleek appearance that further accentuates the vehicle’s beastly performance.

Four vertical led lights add a touch of refined elegance to the roadster’s already sublime physique, while also helping to boost performance by reducing aerodynamic drag. Its iconic X-themed taillights give the W16 a striking feature and at the same time serve the additional function of improving the cooling circuit of the Roadster.

Achim Anscheidt, Bugatti Design Director, had this to say about the car's unique design: “We know the W16 Mistral will always have significance in the story of Bugatti, marking the last time that – perhaps – the greatest ever automotive powertrain is used in a road-going production car. We, as a design team, felt enormous pressure to deliver styling that immediately conveyed this landmark moment, drawing inspiration from some of the most beautiful roadsters in Bugatti history.”

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The Interior Donning a Transformer-like exterior, the interior of the Mistral carries on with the “no expense spared” theme, taking its lead from Cheron.

The handcrafted interior is adorned with an incredible blend of dark brown, pale driftwood, and vivid yellow, paying homage to the past while carrying on the dedication to finesse, quality, and luxury, which is a hallmark of Bugatti design.

Intricately woven leather is used for the door panels, featuring a new design, which the company envisions using regularly going into the future. The gear stick is carved from solid blocks of aluminum and also features patterns of wood.

With one of Rembrandt Bugatti’s greatest works – the dancing elephant – encased in amber within the gear shaft, The W16 Mistral gives luxury a new look, a real beast suitable for a king.

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ROLLS-ROYCE GHOST BLACK BADGE Ghost is the first expression of Rolls-Royce in its new age of postopulence. Officially unveiled on October 2021, this highly significant car has been completely redesigned and re-engineered to be a product that speaks the language of contemporary Rolls-Royce and chimes with the wants and needs of clientele.

The ghost has been a phenomenal success story for Rolls-Royce and has become the successful model in the company's 116-year history. The nameplate “Ghost” is named in honor of the silver ghost, a car first produced in 1906. Ghost has seen several developments, with the first production model officially unveiled in 2009. It has two generations of its kind with the only thing carried to the next is the spirit of ecstasy emblem and the umbrella stored in the car. Everything else was designed, crafted, and engineered from the ground up.

Today’s ghost differs from the standard model by appearance due to black detailing, and is more restrained and refined. Constructed on the brand's dedicated ‘architecture of luxury,’ ghost has refined the RollsRoyce driving experience to perfection. It shares the same 6.7-liter v-12 engine as the standard model and is all-wheel drive chassis. But the engine has been tuned to produce 592hp making it possible to accelerate from 0 to 97 km/h in 4.2 seconds and 160km/h in 10.3 seconds. It has a top speed of 249km/h.

The interior is free of unnecessary decoration with wide simple leatherwork. Every piece has also been engineered to make ghost the quickest ever and the most intriguing design features resulting from the use of light. Designers extended the effects of the band's starlight headliner inside and out with a fascia illuminated with 800 or so shimmering stars surrounding the mark ghost.

Ghost’s considerable height, taller than a BMW X2 CUV, is masked by the steep angle of the windshield, a sweep of the rear roof pillar into a high trunk, and the sheer length and breadth of the car. Front door frames are tall polygons thanks to the extreme sweep of the windshield, requiring thought and planning for tall drivers to enter smoothly. For those of median height, settling onto the driver’s chair requires only a slight dip to the knee to lean in and fall onto the broad leather surface. But for those much over six feet, the noggin must pass at the rear of the door frame. The doors are so large and heavy that they are closed by pressing a button on the center console, motors gently swinging them inward, the locking mechanism then pulling the last ¾ of an inch to seal the deal The Ghost face has a unique character formed through the play of light whereby 20 LEDs underneath the top of the radiator grille subtly illuminate the veins. To achieve this, the engineering team brushed the back of each metal grille bar to make them less reflective for a more restrained glow.

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At the flanks, a single straight stroke is used to emphasize the product’s length. The lower Rolls' “waft line” arises from a nautical design and uses

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This is the true definition of a luxurious car, with the owners being referred to as innovators. It is a marvel in the automotive world.

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TRAVEL & DINING Douglas Githuku

In essence, Western Cuisine or Western Food derives its base from French cuisine. Auguste Escoffier’s modernization of classical French cooking techniques serves as the base of the culinary world today. In particular, his popularization of the 5 Mother Sauces; sauce béchamel, Espagnole, velouté, hollandaise, and tomato, are names that every cook and chef should know by heart. Most modern sauces which form western dishes are variations of this fundamental sauce tree.

From its early French beginnings, Western cuisine began to expand by accepting the influences of various European countries, especially Italy and Spain. This introduced a new world of dishes such as pasta, which has since become one of the main components of the Western cuisine.

Despite its ever-evolving definition, western food does have certain rules that keeps it true to classics. Plating, for example, hasn’t changed too drastically. It is still common to see a plate of protein (either meat, fish, or poultry) in combination with a starchy side (potatoes, rice, or pasta) and some vegetables for the main course. Soups and salads are still served as starters, and the meal still closes with a dessert at the end.

These days, the focus has turned to Nordic countries such as Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland, for their focus on region-specific ingredients and cuisine. With people getting more involved and interested in where their food comes from, this Nordic trend is impacting western cuisine all around the world with its culinary ideologies and cooking techniques.

From fermenting and pickling produce to curing fish, the definition of western cuisine is once more undergoing a makeover and emerging with a wider range of ingredients, styles, and techniques than it had before.

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TRAVEL & DINING Apart from these, technology is also part of the reasons to change what western food is. In Unilever Food Solutions, we work hard to develop our products to best serve western food chef the great quality products and ingredients using latest technology. So, if you would like to cook western dishes like professional chefs do worldwide.

And with the rise of the Arabic region, western cuisine has taken root in the region. With all the restaurants serving western cuisines top of their menu. With the likes of Lohikeitto, Croissants, Irish Stew, Crème Catalan, and Risotto on everybody’s mind, chefs are rushing to satisfy everybody’s needs.

From manakeesh, the pizza of the Arab world, through shawarma all the way to baklava, the Middle Eastern cuisine is full of delicious meals that are rich in flavor and aroma. While there are families that pass recipes down to generations without changing a single thing, there are also those that live in an environment that encourages experimenting with dishes. People express themselves through cooking and second or third-generation immigrants that grew up, for example, with a mixture of Arab and American food are creating fusion dishes that do amazingly well among customers.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

ENRICH YOUR BODY WITH EVENING PRIMROSE OIL Evening Primrose is a plant native to North America with yellow flowers opening at sunsets and closing all day, In the past, Native Americans used the stem of the Evening primrose plant as a cure for skin inflammations, and the leaves were used to heal sore throats.

The oil is extracted from the plant seeds containing gammalinolenic acid (GLA) in the form of capsules, so let's find out the benefits of EPO, its usage, and the precautions.

Indulge your skin with Evening primrose oil Primrose oil has several benefits to the skin as it contains Linoleic acid, so it's used to treat skin eczema and rashes caused by Psoriasis disease and is used for healing skin pigments and unifying the skin color tone. It could also be used as a moisturizer for dry skin, therefore, it can play a significant role in your daily skincare routine.

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For the eyes: eye creams containing primrose oil are used to decrease the puffiness and dark circles from fatigue, it's better to be applied before bed.

For the skin: skin care products containing primrose oil are used to reduce skin discoloration caused by sun exposure and are used as anti-aging products to reduce wrinkles and fine lines. Massage 2 to 3 drops of primrose on your cleansed face twice daily for better results, and for nourishment it's recommended to apply hydration masks containing primrose oil to compensate for the water loss around 3 times per week.

Enhance hair growth with evening primrose oil Most of us suffer from hair loss and damage due to stress, depression, hormonal factors, genetics, or poor nutrition. Evening primrose oil contains Gamma Linolenic acid (GLA) which is proven to stimulate hair growth due to high levels of antioxidants. It may be taken in two forms either by taking the supplements containing primrose oil preferably after meals where the recommended dosage is around 4-6 grams per

day under the supervision of a doctor, or it comes in the form of topical application. But you have to do a sensitivity test before the usage, by applying the oil to a small area on your forearm. If you don't notice any discomfort or redness in that area, it means that you can use the topical application on daily basis for better results.

Precautions on usage of Evening primrose oil Along with the benefits found in Evening primrose oil, certain precautions should be taken into consideration before using the product, or it is preferable to visit a specialist where he can recommend the appropriate dosage .

Where people with any type of blood disorder, highly sensitive skin, or pregnant women should avoid supplements and direct usage of oil.

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9 BENEFITS OF EATING NATURAL FOODS OLEBUNNE CHINELO

Natural foods also known as organic foods are animal and plant foods without additives or preservatives which are usually found in processed foods. They include fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts, grains, legumes, dairy products, etc. The consumption of processed foods has increased in the last century. Since they are ready-to-eat meals and are easily accessible, they can still be detrimental to human health. Natural food consumption has numerous benefits. Here are 9 proven benefits of eating natural foods

Highly Nutritious: Natural foods, plants, and animals included contain plenty of nutrients because they haven't been processed. Nutrients such as; proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, fats and oils, minerals, etc, are richly present in natural foods, and they contribute to the proper functioning and building of the body.

Promotes a Healthy Heart: Organic foods are good for the heart. They contain antioxidants and numerous nutrients which reduce the tendency to develop heart diseases thereby contributing to a healthy heart.

Environmental Friendly: Continual consumption of natural foods triggers the production of more natural foods (agriculture) to meet the increasing demand for food.

The growing and harvesting of natural foods are beneficial to the environment, unlike processed foods which increase the risk of environmental pollution (through processing factories and raw material sourcing and non-biodegradable waste).

Promotes Healthy Skin: Natural foods nourish and protect the skin, which keeps it glowing and healthy.

Avocados, walnuts, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, leafy vegetables, and many more have been known to be good contributors to healthy skin.

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Fertility Boost: Though natural foods do not cure infertility, a healthy diet consisting of natural foods supports health in general, reproductive health included.

For instance, sunflower seeds (roasted and unsalted), are rich in vitamin E, which is essential for boosting sperm count and motility in men. Fruits like oranges and grapes improve semen and egg health.

Boosts immunity: Organic or natural foods help increase the body's immunity against diseases. They contain antioxidants that are responsible for immune system boosting. Fruits and vegetables have been known to be great builders of body immunity. A person who constantly eats processed foods risks contracting diseases as a result of low body immunity.

Low Sugar Level: In natural foods, naturally occurring sugars are present, which do not harm human health. Processed foods, on the other hand, contain artificial sugars and sweeteners which are detrimental to human health. Broccoli, mushrooms, cucumbers, oats, and carrots, are a few examples of natural foods which have low sugar content and are healthy for the body.

Fresh Natural Flavor: Organic foods retain their natural flavors and fresh tastes, unlike processed foods which are passed through rigorous processes. The addition of preservatives and packaging affects their natural flavors. For example, the taste of freshly plucked and squeezed orange juice can not be compared to that of a canned one.

Cost-effective: Though processed foods are cheaper than organic foods in terms of price, the cost, in the long run, is more expensive. The cost of treatment for illnesses resulting from processed food consumption is on the high side compared to the price tags of most organic foods. It is advisable to eat organic foods (which can be grown by one) and live a healthy life.

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