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ummer time is holiday time, finally the relaxing moments we all cherish so much are here. For many of us it’s one of the yearly islands of fun, where we can let loose, spend and explore together with our loved ones. The world has much to offer and I am delighted that our worldwide edition of Le CITY deluxe, comprises the best of the best our regional editions in RUSSIA, INDIA, SPAIN, TURKEY and beyond have to offer. Emerge yourself in the world of Fashion, Gourmet and a Special on Luxury Watches. Le CITY deluxe was invited to exclusively cover for you the height of events around the globe and proudly announce a distribution agreement of the magazine at F1 – HRT team at all GP’s around the world

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Loewe CEO Lisa Montague and the Gallery

SUMMARY SUMMER 2012

Stuart Weitzman The atelier of the american shoe designer

Luxury Shoes high heel SPECIAL

Chopard The Marilyn Monroe tribute

Laucala Island The earthy paradise

Motor Koenigsegg & Porche

Special watches The joy of telling time

Tag Heuer Generations of inovation

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Jordi Cruz Interview with Michellin star

LETTER

PHOTO REBECA SARAY

CEO Le CITY deluxe

Ceo & Founder Le CITY deluxe claudia.trimde@le-citydeluxe.com

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Wherever you are, enjoy the summer breeze, Yours truly, Claudia Trimde.

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AUTUMN & WINTER 2011

EVENTS & SOCIETY

PA R I S

TERRY KWAN

Leonardo ferragamo, Anouchka delon, alain delon & MARIA SOLE FERRAGAMO

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FAN BING BING

BLANCA SUAREZ

carmen chaplin & dolores chaplin

PA R I S INES SASTRE

Hilary swank & freida pinto

Karolina kurkova & jessica hart

ISABELLA FERRARI & ALESSANDRO PREZIOSI

Salvatore Ferragamo showcases designs at the Louvre Style and sophistication taken to their utmost expression

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or the first time in its history, the Louvre Museum has played host to a catwalk show.Thus Salvatore Ferragamo presented his Resort 2013 Collection, designed by Massimiliano Giornetti, in exclusive fashion. The Florence-based company, atop an extraordinary 140-metre catwalk and beneath the impressive arches of the Denon Wingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s peristyle, showcased a collection that takes style and sophistication to their utmost expression. Following the show, guests were treated to an exclusive dinner in the Pyramid and a private tour of the Museum. Ferragamo also sponsors the exhibition entitled Saint Anne, Leonardo da Vinciâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ultimate masterpiece.

EXCLUSIVE 路 Le CITY deluxe invited by CHOPARD for Cannes Film Festival Naomi Watts

Kylie Minogue

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CLAUDIA TRIMDE, Caroline Scheufele & MARIA DOULTON

PAZ VEGA

Giuseppe Zanotti

CAN N ES

PUFF DADDY

The Jewel of Cannes Chopard, official partner of the 65th Cannes Film Festival.

or the past 15 years, this jewellery and watch company has been the official partner of the Cannes Film Festival. Thanks to its commitment to the preeminent film and glamour event, it is regarded as one of the festival’s emblematic symbols. Designing the Palme d’Or trophy, rewarding young talents, adorning the stars for their stairway ascent, introducing the new additions from the Red Carpet haute jewellery collection, dazzling with new designs and organising the edition’s most spectacular soirees, the Soirée Mystère and the benefit Gala for amfAR... Chopard is the jewel of Cannes

Natasha Poly GOYA TOLEDO

Kelly Brooks, Ofit Golan, Mohamed Al Turki, Michelle Rodriguez & friends

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B A R C E LO N A Jordi GarcĂa Mercader y Claudia Trimde (dress by GEORGES RECH)

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PHOTO JAVIER LORITE

Natasha Yarovenko

Andrea Pascual Vicents y Fiona Ferrer Leoni (Blouse by GEORGE RECH)

B A R C E LO N A Mario Vaquerizo y Alaska

Simoneta Gómez-Acebo, Olivier Gay y Fiona Ferrer Leoni

David Delfín y Simoneta Gómez-Acebo

Antonio Diaz y Claudia Coll Riu

More than a nail made jewellery Cartier presents “Juste un Clou” in Barcelona

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aison Cartier presented its new Juste un Clou bracelet amidst an exclusive celebration held at Barcelona’s Hotel Arts. The event was attended by over 300 individuals, most notably Olivier Gay, Cartier’s Director in Spain, Simoneta Gómez-Acebo, the jewellery company’s Director of Communications, Fiona Ferrer Leoni, who also collaborated with the Maison to help organise the celebration, Claudia Trimde, CEO of Le CITY deluxe, model Oriol Elcacho, designers David Delfín and Purificación García, model and singer Bimba Bosé, actress Natasha Yarovenko and Jordi García Mercader, General Manager of General Import, among others. The soiree was livened up with live DJ music from Alaska and Mario Vaquerizo. A top-rate celebration for an exquisitely elegant piece of jewellery poised to become one of the fine jewellery company’s signature icons

PA R I S jordi constans, louise bourgoin & yves carcelle

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Claire courtin & virgine courtin

Alexia niedzielski

Louis Vuitton: grand opening in Paris

rincess Charlene of Monaco, Kirsten Dunst, Catherine Deneuve, Sofia Coppola, Natalia Vodianova and Louise Bourgoin –were only a few of the luminaries on the star– studded guest list for the grand opening of Louis Vuitton’s first store dedicated exclusively to their collection of fine jewelry and watches at 23 Place Vendôme in Paris. The illustrious list of celebrities also included Caroline Sieber, Antonine Peduzzi, Luisa Orsini, Claire Courtin y Virgine Courtin, and Delfina Delettrez; all of whom could not stand to miss this exclusive event.

Catherine deneuve & sofia coppola Elisabeth Von Thurn

Lorenz Baumer, PRINCESA CHARLENE DE MONACO & IVER CARCELLE

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L AK E CO M O

LA K E C O M O

Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este The mystique of historic cars

erhaps the most significant of events celebrating the mystique of historic cars, the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este is without a doubt the most traditional event. The grounds of the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este, one of the world’s leading hotels which is surrounded by the waters of Lake Como, allowed guests and visitors the chance to admire about 50 historic cars built between the 1920s and 1970s organized by different categories. The cars, participants, gardens and buildings of Villa d’Este and Villa Erba along with the stunning surroundings of Lake Como and the animated audience make this event an unforgettable experience

PHOTO CARS EXPERIENCES / MANEL MORIST

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B A R C E LO N A

HELENA NOGALES & STEFANO PALATCHI

RAFAEL AMARGO, FIONA FERRER LEONI, CLAUDIA TRIMDE (dress by georges rech) & DANI CLOS

Le CITY deluxe SPAIN is now a reality

BARCELONA deluxe and MADRID deluxe merge into one magazine

e CITY deluxe SPAIN was presented to the public during an exclusive celebration in which Rafael Amargo, Fiona Ferrer Leoni and Dani Clos were the guests of honour

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S H A N GH A I

Guangzhou International Travel Fair 2012 Le CITY deluxe

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Guangzhou International Travel Fair 2012 was one of the most important international tourism exhibitions in both China and the Asia-Pacific region since its debut in 1993.

with its ethnic characteristics and traditions in ‘China-Russia Tourism 2012’. Several Spanish Michelin star chefs were invited to China to prepare numerous kinds of Spanish cuisines. Exhibitors from Turkey, Hungary, Austria, Nepal, the Philippines, India, Indonesia, Macau, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, Thailand, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, and Kenya also attended the exhibition in order to provide visitors with wonderful travel opportunities in places all over the world. Uniting with Asia Hotel Forum & Starlight Awards, GITF 2012 set up an Asia Hotel Expo onsite. The fair made use of its brand appeal and influences in the domestic hotel industry, attracting high-end international brands like Starwood and InterContinental to Guangzhou. In the major consumer market of China, as well as media in Germany, UK, Malaysia, India and Singapore, the goal was to provide the most up-to-date travel information to exhibitors, visitors and Guangzhou citizens alike. The tourism bureaus of Inner Mongolia, Beijing and Wuhan joined the exposition to increase the input and expand their scale in order to obtain valuable share in the domestic market. Guang-Shen-Zhu and Guang-Fo-Zhao City Union united the surrounding areas of similar cultures and wowed visitors while further promoting the development of the tourism industry in Guangzhou City

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TEXT Samantha Dahlstrand

he annual Guangzhou International Travel Fair took place on March 1-3 at Area C in the China Import and Export Fair Complex. The GITF 2012 accommodated about 700 exhibitors in three separate halls within a display area of 22,000 square meters—15% of participants from last year’s exhibition returned—making it the largest demonstration since its debut in 1993. Each hall encompassed a theme: the international hall, the themed hall and the domestic hall. The new overseas players in the foreign tourism bureau include Canada, U.S.A, Russia, Iceland, Iran and Great Britain. Their opulent and exotic presentations, along with other key players from home and abroad made GITF one of the most important international tourism exhibitions in both China and the Asia-Pacific region. Sponsored by Guangdong Provincial Tourism Administration and Tourism Administration of Guangzhou Municipality, GITF 2012 was organized by Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd. The international hall and themed hall were open to trade visitors during the first two days and then to the public on the third. However, the domestic hall was open to all trade visitors as well as the public for all three days. The Canadian Tourism Commission had the strongest return with a large booth of over 200 square meters. The Russian Tourism Bureau also made a spectacular presentation

COVER

// Biography

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Jonas Kaufmann began his journey into German opera in childhood after hearing his grandfather play from piano scores of Wagnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s works. Since then, Kaufmann has prevailed internationally as a German tenor

Jonas Kaufmann German tenor reflects on career

INTERVIEW TONI DELGADO / PHOTO MATIAS BOTHOR

n roles of spectacular diversity, Jonas Kaufmann has triumphed internationally as a German tenor.

We heard, that in your youth, you used to spend Sunday mornings listening to music with your sister… is this something that has continued over the years or has your busy schedule “forced” you to dispense with these “little family pleasures”? Fortunately, we could reestablish this tradition of listening in the family circle. Of course, it’s not with my sister anymore, who has lived in Northern Germany for many years, but with my wife, who is also a singer and our three kids. And instead of “Sunday morning on sofa” it’s whenever we’ve got some time, mostly in the evening or during longer routes with the car or live in the opera house.

“A good performance can still have a magical effect on listeners.” At that time, going to freelance was a risky decision for sure, and I knew the risk I was taking. Of course I was more than a little uneasy over not being on a permanent roster anywhere, but I didn’t want other people making decisions for me anymore. I wanted to choose my own roles in keeping with the development of my voice, making sure I would be neither overtaxed nor under challenged. Thank God, it all worked out. I was especially happy to get an offer from the theatre in Trier, also on the French border, to appear in the world première of “The Glass Menagerie”, Antonio Bibalo’s operatic version of the great Tennessee Williams play. After that I got a chance to sing at the Stuttgart State Opera, which had just been singled out for the title “Opera House of the Year”. In November of 1997, I made my début there as

the Arabian scholar Edrisi in the opera “King Roger” by Karol Szymanowski. They also gave me the chance to sing my first Alfredo in “La Traviata” and other major tenor roles. Between the last performances of “King Roger,” rehearsals for my first international production began: Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” at the Piccolo Teatro di Milano with the great stage director Giorgio Strehler. The work with this genius was an absolute privilege for me – and all the more was the sorrow of the entire company when Strehler passed away shortly before completing his work directing the production in December of 1997. But the production was an unforgettable success and I will never forget the first night, when the audience called Strehler’s name at the end of the opera, when candles were the only illumination on stage. Very touching! In 2001, William Mason, the Director General of entrepreneurs from the Lyric Opera of Chicago invited you to the United States for the first time – to sing Cassio in “Otello”… what differences did you find between American and European audience? During my first production in Chicago, I’m sure that I sensed some differences between American and European audiences, but everything was overshadowed by the horrors of the terror attacks. September 11 was in the mid of our rehearsal time, the premiere of “Otello” was eleven days later. Between the last two performances I took a plane from Chicago to New York to audition for James Levine. In fact, this was already my second audition for him; the

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Your first major role was in Johann Strauss’ comic operetta “Eine Nacht in Venedig” we suppose you have special memories of the time, but was it that performance that marked a turning point in your career? This was Caramello, the Duke’s personal court barber, in “Eine Nacht in Venedig”, a new production at the Regensburg Opera, which is about an hour and a half by train from Munich. I was still a student then, and I had to get special permission to do it, because I would have to be available for a grand total of 36 performances. I won’t call it a “turning point” in my career, but for the first time I could taste the joy of singing and acting a real major role.

In the summer of 1996, the State Theatre in Saarbrücken offered you to renew your permanent contract but you declined the invitation to choose your own roles. In line with the development of your voice… was it a risky decision? Or was it always clear for you, that it was the right way?

first had taken place at the Philharmonic Hall in Munich. But this was my first time singing in the huge auditorium of the Metropolitan Opera, alone on the stage, singing the arias of Tamino and Alfredo, with James Levine sitting in the dark and listening. I loved to sing there and this was the beginning of our collaboration.

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The giant step in your career came in February 2006 with your debut as Alfredo in “La Traviata” at the Metropolitan Opera in New York... if you had to choose a new role to debut at the Metropolitan... would you repeat as Alfredo? No, I don’t think so, though it was one the greatest moments of my life. But there are some roles which I consider even more suitable to me, both as a singer and as an actor, let’s say Don José and Werther, Cavaradossi and Don Carlo.

Since the first “Romantic Arias” have followed others... and with great success! This year Adriana Lecouvreur has been published... would you give us a preview of what and when your next job will be?

You mean future projects on DVD or CD? There are plans to put the Zurich production of Humperdinck’s “Königskinder” on DVD, and I’m looking forward to the DVD version of the London “Tosca” with Angela Gheorghiu and Bryn Terfel, conducted by Tony Pappano. The next CD will be Simon Rattle’s production of “Carmen”, which had its premiere at the Salzburg Easter Festival this year and has been recorded shortly after in the Berlin Philharmonic Hall by EMI. As you know, it will come back to Salzburg in August, again with Magdalena Kozena and Genia Kühmeier singing the leading ladies. Last December in New York you received the prize of the Gerda Lissner Charity Foundation which you donated entirely to the BSO’s Children’s and Young People’s Program Campus for which you are an ambassador… congratulations on always supporting the young. For me, supporting projects which bring classical music and opera to kids and youngsters is a duty, a must! After all, they are our

audience in future. Furthermore, I’m convinced that without those “Sunday listenings” at home, without that Sunday afternoon family performance of “Madama Butterfly” in the National Theater in Munich, I might have never discovered the magic world of opera, which became such an essential part of my life. So, I try to support those projects as much as I can. Of course you will never reach the masses, but I think that a good opera performance or concert can still have this magical effect on young listeners, despite of computer games and all those forms of modern entertainment. This summer we will see you for the first time in Spain at the Perelada Festival… How will you be presented the next season… your upcoming appointments with the audience? You mean in Spain? Hopefully I will come back to Spain many times, since I’ve got very nice memories to performances and concerts in Valencia, Sevilla, Barcelona and Madrid – and to the audiences as well. Jonas Kaufmann will be at Festival Perelada on August 22th

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FASH IO N

“It’s gotta feel good on me.” With this idea in mind, Stuart Weitzman has won over celebrities and the rich & famous who find elegance, exclusiveness, personality and comfort in his designs.

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www.stuartweitzman.com

STUART WEITZMAN FOOTWEAR DESIGNER

Comfort & Elegance INTERVIEW CLAUDIA TRIMDE

nvolved in all stages of footwear design from an early age and ever sensitive to “what women want”, Stuart Weitzman has managed to translate his admiration for the fairer gender into a distinctive product that has become a veritable global hit. You have forged an interesting relationship with flats... As fashion creators, we have invested a great deal of effort into making flats tasteful, so that they’re as beautiful as high-heels. We’re well aware that women are after comfort, but it’s not just about a simple flip-flop, ballet slipper or sandal that “works”. Sandals and flats produce the same sound and smile on a woman’s face as 5 inch heels. What’s more, flats sell better than high-heels and have turned into remarkable creations, with snake skin, jewels...

You have been manufacturing your shoes in Spain for a long time. Why is that? In practical terms, it has to do with the fact we built our own factory here and our organisation, outside the US, is here. In functional terms, the main reason is that Alicante is a community that, with cities like Elda and Elche, has been manufacturing footwear for 200 years, helping to develop a tradition of producing quality footwear. Manufacturing footwear is

// Biography He began his career as an apprentice of his father, shoe designer, under the name of Mr. Seymour. His first design was a heeled shoe. Then followed by party shoes, sports shoes, golf shoes and a bridal shoe collection and other shoes and waterproofed boots.1995 he opened his first store on Madison Street in New York. It is one of the largest manufacturers in the U.S. women’s footwear and the shoes are sold in 45 countries around the world. Presence in Europe and the Middle East SUMMER 2012

What are this season’s major trends? This season will be about bright-coloured, fluorescent shoes, if you want to send an audacious and powerful message. Pale colours, if you’re looking to embody tranquillity; and

even combining the same shoe with what we call colour block. That’s perhaps the top trend. Flats represent the other trend. This season, we have unveiled some gorgeous ideas, new additions and interesting features. And lastly, for the girl who wants to be extra sexy, no shoe sets the mood better than high cocktail shoes, high sandals or sandals with a platform. While this is nothing new in terms of “fashion”, it gets rejuvenated every season, and that’s the very epitome of a trend. The kind of evening shoe we designed for Angelina Jolie, with a hidden, interior platform, isn’t going to disappear this season.

not just a “manufacturing process”; it’s an art, a handicraft. This region of Spain still sustains that particular virtue, and I’ve always found it to work brilliantly. That’s why I’m here!

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“MANUFACTURING FOOTWEAR IS NOT JUST A ‘MANUFACTURING PROCESS’; IT’S AN ART, A HANDICRAFT.”

Tell me a few details about the production process... The components which form the footwear (before becoming a shoe) are handled by women who work from home or in small offices near their houses. While the process ultimately

ends in the factory, this means of intervention is due to the fact that these women, even though they have grandparents looking after their children, want to stay at home and be with their families. So it’s up to us to find a way for them to work while, in many instances, looking after the family or raising the children. Where do you buy your shoes? I don’t have a preferred brand. I often go “touring”, as they say in Italy. If I see something I like while I’m walking down the street or in a store, I buy it. It might not be what I need at the time, but I know I’ll need it later on. Although, in my opinion, there’s one essential factor when it comes to buying shoes: It’s gotta feel good on me. It’s always been the most important thing. Women’s shoes shouldn’t have to damage their feet. The way you buy shoes influences how the designer makes them, in terms of comfort and function, as well as design

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S H O ES

LUXURY HEELS Stand Out DELuxe

TEXT Kia Cummins

Kobi Levi

Contemp Chinese Stiletto Based on Chinese chop sticks, this orange leather stiletto, with gold trim, is bound to make any outfit become a little more unique

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These heels all share the characteristic of standing out in a crowd. Each heel has unique traits that are not normally seen within the shoe industry, however still posses the trait of being able to function correctly. Any woman, who wants to spice up her outfit, can put on one of these heels on and instantly the outfit becomes a little more interesting

Gianvito Rossi

Black Leather Bootie with Golden Studs These black leather booties give off a motorcycle chic feel with the detailing of golden studs placed in black leather

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Alberto Guardianni Lipstick Heel

The infamous ‘Lipstick Heel’ is even better this season with its black mesh instead of black leather and Swarovski crystal detailing on the base of the heel

www.albertoguardiani.com

Patricia Rosales Neferriti Heel

This gold stiletto is by far anything but ordinary with the detail of ankle straps lacing up the leg and the curvature of the heel

www.patriciarosales.com

Nicholas Kirkwood Nicholas Kirkwood for Peter Pilotto

Nicholas Kirkwood’s inspiration shoe collection were the florals and tropical brights.This model with chunky heels has soft hues and delicate pattern

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www.nicholaskirkwood.com

Salvatore Ferragamo Textured Gold Platform

These black leather sandals, with a gold vertical textured platform, adds an eye-catching contrast to any outfit

www.ferragamo.com

Christian Louboutin 20th AnniversaryÂ Isolde 160 Patent Leather Sandals

To celebrate 20 years of success within the high end shoe industry, Christian Louboutin came out with a fiercely bold pair of patent leather sandals that have a heel of 6.5 inches and Swarvoski crystals as well as numerous silver studs

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www.christianlouboutin.com

Christian Dior PUMP

This cyclamen suede pump offers a new, daring, modern and comfortable heel. It toys with colour and shape, whilst the 3 cm platform makes it extremely comfortable

www.dior.com

Roberto Botticelli

Black Suede Sandal with Black Onyx Jeweled and Metal Heel

Louis Vuitton

Odeon Pump in Embroidered Fabric This eye catching platform pump, with the navy sequins and matte black background, has a seventies feel with its detail of a peep-toe

The detailing of the Black Onyx jeweled heel almost resembles black pearls. To add to this hyper feminine feel is the black silk flower on the front of the heel. These two details make any other ‘girly’ heel fall in comparison

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www.louisvuitton.com

PRADA

Cadillac Shoes Wink at 50 ‘on board a Cadillac convertible, the star of the campaign are her iconic retro style turbocharged stiletto heels

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INTERVIEW

Patricia Rosales

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When dressing, start with your feet

embers of the royalty, princesses or even celebrities like Heidi Klum or Beyoncé… all of them have something in common: when dressing, they start with their feet. And it’s not just that Patricia Rosales designs make shoes play a major role in a person’s wardrobe, they make them the protagonist. Extravagant and luxurious, they are “couture” designs, crafted with the most noble of materials: exotic brocades, feathers, embroideries, embellishments, fine jewelry, precious stones… But to Patricia Rosales, designing shoes has been a “quirk of fate”. This is, in her words, how her story unfolds: “From an early age I’ve been passionate about shoes, to the point of starting to collect them. Later on, I studied economy, marketing and graphic design and when I created my first company (ESME), I packed my bags and left to learn the trade, to learn how to be an artisan shoemaker. The concept of what I wanted to do was very clear in my head; I wanted to do something different, that’s why

I started studying gemology and launched my first jewelry shoes collection. I believe that this was meant to be, a friend of mine (the Saudi princess) took the first pair I made and then orders started to arrive”. Do you still have that collection you began as a child? Of course, and also books and magazines about shoes back from the 60s, you can recreate someone’s story through shoes. And how many pairs do you have? To be honest, I don’t know how many. My size is 37 (Europe), which is the sample size, so you can imagine over 2.000 pairs… Which is your favorite? I think it depends on the occasion, but the MONSUL model is a very special shoe, one of the firm’s basics, it’s been named after one of the beaches in AlmerÍa, and it’s a way to keep connected with my homeland…

What do you take into account when designing a shoe for a customer? What is your inspiration? The customer has the power; I just make their dreams come true.

“Every shoe is a work of art, a new beginning where I place all expectations”

Is there any special shoe that you’ve enjoyed more to design? Every shoe is a work of art, a new beginning where I place all expectations. Can you give us some tips on how to choose, according to you, “the perfect shoe”? It must be comfortable, unique; it has to make you feel powerful. And what can we find in the Patricia Rosales collection for this summer? Platforms and sandals with lots of swarovski. You have ateliers in Paris and Madrid, what’s the next step? Dubai and Riyadh

Couture shoes, “small works of art”... Of course, and always upon request. I work Haute Couture from the very start, but for next year, we are planning to open exclusive stores with Prêt-á-porter and Semi-Haute-Couture collections. Is there anything we don’t know about Patricia Rosales that you’d like to add? (Laughs) I could add a thousand things; I’m a pretty complex woman. Would you like to add a detail or comment? I design for people that start to dress from their feet and that wish to feel free, which is the ultimate luxury

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How is the shoe making process? How long does it take to design a pair? If it’s a tailored shoe, first we must digitalize the customer’s feet to make the last and fitting tests. The design is fast, I design on my computer with the customer; perhaps the customer

takes longer to choose the materials than I to design. The estimated delivery is between 60 and 90 days, depending on the model produced.

JEWELS

Jewellery Selection If Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Precious, Make It White... White gold and diamonds form the cornerstone of a new piece of astonishing beauty. Meticulous detail and exclusive designs define these creations

TIFFANY & CO. A bracelet of round and oval diamonds inspired by the wide bands of lace found on elegant evening gowns. Wide diamond bracelet in platinum with round brilliant diamonds

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CARTIER

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A cadent spiral, symbol of strength, personal emblem, declaration of audacity, style and freedom. A Cartier bracelet made from white gold and diamonds.

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BULGARI Belongs to the collection Serpenti this bracelet is perfect cohesion in the chromatic subtleties of white and pink gold, and in the transparency and opacity of diamonds and black onyx

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PIAGET Magic in the Piaget garden with this 18-karat white gold ring set with 178 brilliant-cut diamonds and one brilliant-cut diamond centrepiece. Limelight Garden Party Collection

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DIOR Dior VIII Grand Bal “Plissé” model opal with white gold, white ceramic, diamonds, opal and mother-of-pearl. ¡Limited edition of 88 pieces!

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VACHERON CONSTANTIN Jewellery and settings follow watchmakers in their decorative dreams; a dream come true in Haute Joaillerie Haute Couture Ă Pampilles by Vacheron Constantin. White gold and diamonds

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CARTIER The medium Tank Anglaise model timepiece by Cartier is a beautiful jewelled white gold watch set with brilliant-cut diamonds

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J EWELRY

Chopard honors Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dramatic way of living helped inspire Caroline Scheufele to create a jewellery collection of timeless elegance: Marilyn Forever

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Eva Herzigova

Eva Herzigova wore the stunning necklace – a cascade of heart-shaped, briolette-cut and brilliant cut diamonds – paired with a marvellous white gown while ascending the customary steps on the opening night of the most recent Cannes Film Festival.

MARILYN MONROE AND CHOPARD WERE DESTINED TO CROSS PATHS Along with the necklace, she wore a grand pair of earrings set with heart-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds. The sparkling glimmer of white gold vibrantly conveys the star’s charming radiance. Born Norma Jean Baker, Marilyn Monroe attracted the attention of 20th Century Fox with her legendary splendour. In the 1950s, she starred in films by the greatest directors of the era – including Fritz Lang, Billy Wilder, John Huston

and many others – and became the ultimate glamour icon. Nonetheless, she felt herself imprisoned by the widely held dreamlike view of her as the supreme sex icon. Her intellect and compassion were battered, leading to regular attempts to break the moulds in which people tried to place her. This dramatic way of living helped inspire Caroline Scheufele to create a jewellery collection of timeless elegance. Twenty-five unpublished photographs of the star were also presented at the festival. Taken by Milton H. Greene, the photographs tell the story of the poise, the mystery and the almost transparent vulnerability of an extremely photogenic star with a thousand different facets. Milton H. Greene saw the woman rather than the diva. The sense of mutual appreciation between Marilyn and Milton is also patent in the choice of more unexpected settings. Marilyn Monroe and Chopard were destined to cross paths and this encounter has given rise to a new vision of the star and of the diamonds she might have worn

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arilyn Monroe left the film industry 50 years ago devoid of her talent and legendary beauty. At the 65th Cannes Film Festival, Chopard presented Marilyn Forever - a remarkable jewellery collection designed by Caroline Scheufele in honour of the star, along with 25 unpublished photographs by Milton H. Greene. Considered one of the greatest actresses of all time and an iconic figure, Marilyn Monroe earned huge fame in Hollywood after starting her career as a fashion model. Her captivating beauty made her stand out and the theatrical intensity with which she lived her life made every event one that achieved legendary status. To celebrate the Hollywood goddess at the 65th Cannes Film Festival, Chopard unveiled a remarkable jewellery collection designed by Caroline Scheufele. Caroline Scheufele was inspired by the darker and brighter sides of Marilyn Monroe’s life. Because her life was legendary, an equally legendary stone was necessary. What better than diamonds to pay homage to the woman who sang Diamonds are a girl’s best friend?

S P E C I A L WATC H ES

LUXURY WATCHES The joy of telling time The world’s biggest watchmaking companies give it their all to unveil remarkable designs during a particularly prolific year for major designs. This is our list of must haves. TEXT PABLO MANZANELLI

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IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN

IWC PILOT’S WATCH SPITFIRE CHRONOGRAPH

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Since its initial launch in 2006, IWC Schaffhausen’s Spitfire Chronograph has enjoyed increasing popularity. Now, with a slate-coloured dial, it has an attractive new face and, with the IWC-manufactured 89365 calibre, a powerful drive

CHOPARD Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Chronograph 2012 Chopardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s partnership with the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2012 gives rise to a prestigious eponymous collection that pays tribute to 1970s models. Elegant, ultra-light, available in titanium and titanium and rose gold, this chronograph features the look and colours of historical racing cars

HUBLOT

Classic Fusion Squelette Tourbillon 2012 With a highly sporty look, the Classic Fusion incorporates tourbillon movement for the first time. The dialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hands are one of its prominent features, as they maintain the traditional design of the initial Hublots. Only 50 watches have been manufactured, in two versions: titanium and 18-karat King Gold

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TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 1887 Automatic Chronograph in Anthracite Elegant and modern. The anthracite dial coupled with the crocodile skin strap catches the eye in this elegant, automatic, TAG Heuer 1887 calibre model. But what really capture the attention are the simple, clean lines and its broad, uncluttered dial. The precision craftsmanship and attention to detail become clearer on second glance

IceLink Zermatt

The company unveiled its latest collection at the most recent Baselworld 2012.Thanks to its ILMM1 movement, the Zermatt, a limited edition of 99 watches, can maintain five time zones at once. Sophistication and elegance for people looking to stay global. The collection includes 4 different designs

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Jaeger-LeCouLtre

Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire 40.5 Thanks to meticulous research from the company’s master artisans and the Dual-Wing movement, the company has created the perfect alchemy: a classic calendar- display watch

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Vacheron Constantin

Metiers D’Art les Univers Infinis Collection perfectly embodies the artistic crafts exercised in manufacturing: engraving, enamelling, gemsetting and guilloche. It pays homage to the graphic expression of tessellation, with three watches inspired by the work of artist Maurits Cornelis Escher

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OMEGA

Pequignet ParĂs Royale

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Another shining example of haute watchmaking and brilliant design. An elegant model with extremely sophisticated details and finishes, this French watchmaking jewel is available in white, red and yellow gold

De Ville Chronograph Coaxial A classic that never fades thanks to its innovative technology.The silicon balance spring allows travellers to frequently change the hour hand without affecting the minutes or seconds. Available with either a 42mm 18-karat red gold case on a brown leather strap or a stainless steel case on a stainless steel bracelet or blue or black leather strap

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Le CITY deluxe in conversation with TAG HEUER

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THOMAS HOULON

JACK HEUER

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TAG Heuer Continues to Impress Irrespective of Product

o matter if it is a wristwatch, mobile phone or eyewear, when the product in question is used regularly, it is important the users are happy. If a company invests time and effort into the product, irrespective of what it is, and focuses on customer satisfaction, the product will please. At TAG Heuer, regardless of what they are developing, they strive to give their customers the utmost benefit in terms of both style and practicality. Le CITY deluxe sat down with Thomas Houlon, Innovation Director for TAG Heuer, and honorary Chairman Jack Heuer himself. Is it true you haven’t always worked in the watch industry? TH: I actually spent the first 12 years of my career in eyewear. Designing glasses consisted of just not sticking a logo on the frame, but giving the glasses themselves real value. After ten years, it had become absolutely massive, even though our models were quite pricy. We managed to give customers the utmost benefit in terms of style, which, while pure and simple, was extremely practical. I then started working in watches, as the innovation manager for all watches, and I’ve been working on innovation ever since.

What is so special about this phone? TH: It all comes down to craftsmanship and focusing on the basics. In our opinion, today’s technology sometimes goes too far and is too complicated. And while we want to revert to something simple, it is also technologically fantastic and, first and foremost, beautiful.

“IT ALL COMES DOWN TO CRAFTSMANSHIP AND FOCUSING ON THE BASICS” (THOMAS HOULON) How will you celebrate your 80th birthday this year, Mr. Heuer? JH: I’m a product man, and I’ve designed a watch to commemorate my 80th birthday. I’ve signed the back and stamped it with the family’s 15th century coat of arms, which I find quite interesting. It is a limited edition of only 3,000 models, and numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 are reserved for my 3 children and me

History of TAG Heuer 1860 · Edouard Heuer, the great-grandfather of Jack William Edouard Heuer, founds TAG Heuer 1958 · Jack Heuer joins the family business and gives the watches a modern twist 1969 · The Company creates the world’s first automatic chronograph 1977 · TAG-Heuer produces the Chronosplit Manhattan, an electronic wrist chronograph with analogue reading of the time and digital reading of the stopwatch function 1982 · Jack Heuer launches IDT (Integrated Display Technology, Ltd.) in Hong Kong, which today employs over 9,000 people 2012 · Jack Heuer celebrates his 80th birthday

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Are there any other new products in the works for TAG Heuer? TH: I also helped launch our first mobile phones three years ago. Today we are presenting a new mobile phone called Racer. We are trained

to transpose new product categories, and today, Tag Heuer’s DNA is so strong, it is becoming even more popular.

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S INTERVIEW CLAUDIA TRIMDE

Andy Sogoyan

CEO of IceLink

A passion for diamond watches and continuous innovation

Since then, he has worked unabashedly. As he once remarked, “Somewhere, somehow, there will always be someone looking for extraordinary things only my company can provide”. Could you explain a bit about the new models you have recently released? It is a very unique watch. Actually it is the first watch with a mechanical moment for 5 time zones, which work together simultaneously. It took me two and a half years to develop this movement, which is an IceLink Swiss-made movement.

From a family of jewellers, Andy Sogoyan represents this exclusive brand, a passion for diamond watches and the continuous innovation that makes it a favourite among successful artists, singers, djs and athletes the world over.

You mainly create watches for men, but do you do so for women as well? Of course we also have watches for women. Last year we produced 50 percent for men and 50 percent for women. As you can see, we now have a lot of diamond watches, so our watches are now 70% for women and 30% for men. What is your main market? Is Los Angeles or the US the market where you sell the most? No, as a brand, we are also in the Middle East, Russia, Ukraine and now Asia is quickly becoming a strong market for us

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e met up with him at the most recent edition of Baselworld 2012 and spoke about the latest IceLink watch model. Andy Sogoyan began his incursion into the jewellery world at a tender age, working in his uncle’s jewellery shop, until years later, in the 1980s, he founded his first company, CA Links, Inc. Drenched in Hollywood swagger, sophistication and lustre, as well as a fervent longing to share his passion for diamonds, he managed to find a market comfortable with his creations and an enthusiastic clientele for his exclusive products. Necklaces, crucifixes, chains... jewels inspired in the A Team, Mr. T and ‘80s hip-hop. His business success helped CA Links, Inc become one of the world’s primary wholesalers of urban jewellery. Andy’s untiring passion for perfection and quality, as well as his pursuit of innovation and trends, coincided with a spiking public interest in high-end watches, giving birth to his next company: IceLink, which opened up to the world of Swiss watchmaking in 2007. That same year he attended Baselworld for the first time. Confronted with a traditionally elitist watch market, Andy Sogoyan showed why his models are the watch of choice for a large number of celebrities.

SECTION // PROFILE

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Name · Dani Clos Data Born · 1988 October the 23th Born in · Barcelona, Spain Lives in · Barcelona, Spain Weight · 68 kg Height · 1.77 m Languages · Spanish, Catalan, English, Italian, Medium level of French and Portuguese Hobbies · Karting, Golf, Squash, Mountain Bike Favorite circuits · Spa Francorchamps, Istanbul Park y Portimao Favotite drivers · Ayrton Senna, Fernando Alonso

DANI CLOS TEST-DRIVER OF HRT F1 TEAM

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// Le CITY deluxe supports HRT with presence at all F1 GPs

HRT team, first Spanish team competing in Formula 1

confirmed the Chinese pilot Ma Qing Hua, who was already part of the team as a pilot for the young pilots program, of which Dani Clos is also a member.

My goal is, of course, to become the official pilot and one day, to become world champion The team continues building up support from Spanish companies. During this 2012 season, the acclaimed chef Juan Mari Arzak will provide his catering services through ArzakBokado, his own company in collaboration with Trasportes Azkar S.A, an international logistics and integral operator, established in Spain. Also, the image of KH7, the leading brand in grease remover products, is present on the team’s cars and on pilot’s equipment. Carbonell, the market leader olive oil brand, can be seen on the pilot’s uniforms, apart from engaging in the exclusive gastronomic experience together with Arzak-Bokado. HRT is established as a team with strong foundations and a very positive growth, surrounded by an ambitious team that always wants more. In this way, the Le CITY deluxe group identifies completely with the values that

the HRT team holds and we are delighted to announce that we will be present on the race stand, following them constantly to show them the support they deserve. In this first opportunity, Dani Clos tells us about his experience and his role as test driver. How has your experience been in a Formula 1 open-wheel car? Well, the experience has been incredible. I’ve been riding this type of cars since 2008. It’s fantastic to be on the highest category of car racing at world level. Are you happy with your own performance as a test-driver? I’m very happy with the team. We’re doing our jobs well and this is a long term, medium term project. It’s a very good thing for me to be given so many opportunities by the team to climb onto the car on Fridays. How do you see your future on Formula 1 racing? What are your expectations? With both feet on the ground. We’re getting nearer to what I’ve been dreaming of my whole life and I feel privileged. I trust 100% on the team and I know that they’ll do everything in their power to prepare a competent car. My goal is, of course, to become the official pilot and one day, to become world champion. It’s something that demands much sacrifice and work SUMMER 2012

t was last year, on November that the registration of Pedro Martínez de la Rosa as the official pilot for the 2012 season of the renewed HRT team was announced. He became the first Spaniard to be the team’s official pilot. This event put an end to a long series of rumors surrounding the pilot and the Spanish team. The old timer, Luis Pérez-Sala, was appointed as the next team leader. From that moment onwards, HRT has focused mainly on building a stable base, both economically and in sports, that allowed the team to increase its competitiveness, focusing on three main goals: the open-wheel car, the pilots and a new site in Spain. It was then Narain Karthikeyan who signed with HRT to be the second pilot for the team. During the first pre-season tests that took place in Jerez, in early February, 2012, the team competed with De la Rosa and with last year’s open-wheel car, hoping to get the new one soon. HRT is experiencing a renewed image in this new cycle, with a dominance of white and some specks of gold. This February has been, without a doubt, a month filled with celebrations for HRT. On the one hand, they were securing the new site at the Caja Magica sports structure, in Madrid, which meant the coming together of all the team’s activities under one roof. This translates as a fundamental success for the team’s development. And they also found their test driver, Dani Clos, who has been performing superbly this season. Additionally, they later

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SPORT

Pascual Sainz de Vicuña best handicap IN SPAIN

INTERVIEW CLAUDIA TRIMDE / PHOTO SNOOPY PRODUCTIONS

ascual Sainz de Vicuña, shooting the ball goalwards, displays a remarkably delicate “near side” swing. Currently the top handicap among Spanish polo players, his passion is certainly not happenstance. Born into an Argentinean family, a country where polo is a highly traditional sport, his father is an ex-polo player, which made it easier for him to take command of the family cavalry. At just 26 years of age, he has taken part in all major tournaments in Argentina and the United Kingdom and is a member of the Spanish national team. We met up with him at the spectacular and exclusive Dos Lunas Polo Club, where we discussed the inner workings of this sport. How did you get where you are? I’ve been playing seriously for about ten years, and it all comes down to perseverance and playing a great deal, virtually every day of the year. Along with the experience you get playing in different tournaments in Spain and travelling around Argentina.

“Polo is not very popular in Spain or Europe. It’s still not televised” Why is polo such an elitist sport? There are fewer places to play in Europe, where it’s difficult to find grassy areas and there isn’t much of a tradition. In Argentina, on the other hand, horses are much more accessible and you can play almost anywhere, meaning it isn’t quite as elitist over there. It’s a particularly famous sport in England... Yes, in England it is, although it’s becoming more popular in Spain. I remember 10,000 people attended the final of the Gold Cup in Sotogrande. But it’s more of a household name in England, thanks to British Royal Family’s longstanding involvement.

How do you train to be a champion? We organise practice matches to exercise the horses and play amongst ourselves. We ride, knock the ball around and train physically. Whereas, before, players didn’t exercise much, they do today. Like all sports, polo has evolved, and now we train and go running. Do you always ride the same horse? No, not at all. That’s another reason it’s complicated. At one point, polo was an Olympic sport and then it was dropped. Every player needs between six and seven horses, as they’re forced to cover large distances. Do you have a favourite horse? Yes, a 15 year old mare named Casilda. I’ve had her since I began, and she’s been with me throughout the years, as my handicap has improved, and she’s always been fantastic. We understand each other, and while she might not suit other players, I think she’s great. What are your plans for this year? I’m currently taking part in the Sotogrande tournament at the Santa María Polo Club. It’s a great competition and we hope to do well. Then I have the Argentinean league, from September to December, and afterwards we’ll see. The US might be an option.

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How old were you when you started? I was 15, which is relatively late in the world of polo. In Argentina, there’s a championship called the “Foals’ Cup” where kids start playing at the age of 8. A lot of my friends began when they were 12, and I started at 15, as I was somewhat afraid of horses as a child.

Is the sport popular in Spain? No, it’s not very popular in Spain or Europe. It’s still not televised. As I see it, the fact that exclusive brand names like Rolex and Cartier are so highly involved in polo indicates it isn’t a sport for everyone; which is what makes it distinctive.

What are the mallets made from? From bamboo; the canes come from the India. They’re difficult to make; a painstaking process, all done by hand. As they’re wooden, they have to be stuck together, crafted, adjusted, the head has to be fitted, and all the alterations that are involved. How long do the mallets last? They could very well last an entire season, depending on the fields you play on and how lucky you are. If you strike with the head it’ll last longer than if you do so with the shaft, where it’ll break easily. What kind of uniform do you use in polo? Boots, knee guards, helmet, wrist guards, gloves and goggles.The goggles are very important. The ball is extremely hard, and more than a few players have lost an eye. I remember a match where, had I not been wearing goggles, I’d have lost an eye. Underage kids are required to wear goggles in Argentina. Then you need a mallet, riding crop, horse, and you’re set!

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And the horses? They also undergo lots of preparation. For example, when we train, the saddles and horseshoes have to be prepared. Each horse uses a different horseshoe. Everything has to be organised; polo requires a lot of work. But the horse keepers do an excellent job. Not only do they look after the horses, they also need a fantastic memory.

How many people do you have helping you? Two horse keepers; normally the head horse keeper and an assistant. We’re also there to

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mount and lend a hand. They do an incredible job; without them it would be impossible. They’re up and out with the horses at five in the morning. The horses sleep after lunch, and then they’re back out with them from half past four until eight. Which are better, males or females? Polo is traditionally played with females. In the past, if something happened to a male, if he got injured, he was no longer fit for breeding and most were gelded. Females, on the other hand, could still be used for breeding.

They’re more sensitive in terms of handling, in the mouth, which is why polo players tend to prefer mares. How long can they keep playing? Like footballers, it depends on injuries, on their physical condition. Some horses keep going for 8 years, which is a long time for a horse. They normally don’t start until they’re 6. They’re tamed when they’re 3, gradually introduced to polo when they’re 4 and enter serious competition at 6. We have to wait quite a while

AUTUMN & WINTER 2011

BUSI N ESS

B A R C E LO N A CURRICULUM VITAE July 2009 (until now) CEO Loewe July 2003 to May 2009 Chief Operating Officer, Mulberry Group plc November 2000 to May 2003 Mulberry Director, Como Holdings (UK) Ltd. April 1995 to October 2000 Managing Director, Cerruti 1881 Femme Ltd. April 1992 to April 1995 International Sales Manager, Cerruti 1881 GmbH, Germany July 1989 to December 1991 Vice President Sales, Cerruti 1881 Femme Inc, USA

Lisa Montague SUMMER 2012

CEO Loewe

B A R C E LO N A

“ Wherever we are, we’re strong”

uxury, design and modernity are the cornerstones of one of the world’s most prominent fashion companies. You see, Loewe evolves with the passage of time and is committed to revamping its stores. The reopening of its Barcelona location, designed by architect Peter Marino, was followed by the Loewe Gallery in the same city. Le CITY deluxe had a conversation with CEO Lisa Montague, who went a step further and explained the firm’s strategies and new projects to our magazine. What projects has the brand focused on recently? The first thing was to deal with enhancing quality, working on our leather products. As well as refurbishing the entire store network, as, of the 162. Today, we renovated 31 stores Peter Marino concept (including the Paseo de Gracia) and we will renew for the remainder of the year, 30 more stores. We have a lot to do in the next three years across the entire network, but there’s no stopping now: we’re looking to expand into new markets. What about India? I think India is going to be an extremely interesting market. For the meantime, we’re concerned with making sure the London, Paris, New York and Rome markets are covered.

“The brand’s essence has a lot to do with TOUCH” As CEO of Loewe, what has been your biggest challenge? Refurbishing our stores as quickly as possible to send a coherent message about the brand while it’s being revamped. We’re not re-launching the brand, just updating it. We’re focused on getting to the crux of the matter, delving into the brand to find out why people connect so strongly with it. What it intends to express, and its values. Expressing them coherently in highly distinct markets around the world, at the same time, and

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the investment this requires; that’s the biggest challenge. Getting it done quickly! What does the Loewe Gallery represent? The Barcelona store is our most important flagship location and currently the only one large enough to hold all of our collections. Therefore we’re firmly rooted in Barcelona. We are a Spanish brand, and naturally a lot of people regard us as the number one luxury Spanish company. While we were looking for a location, the two projects merged in one of those remarkable strokes of fate to form a gallery, museum and interactive experience. We happened upon this place as a temporary location for our store, but we enjoyed working here so much that we sought to find some way of keeping it. We were astounded by how well it suited the project, so we quickly brought the two concepts together. What are the next steps for Loewe? The great thing about Loewe is that it’s a business opportunity. It’s a brand-name that has 166 years of history, is highly esteemed in its own markets, strong in Japan, with a substantial current volume and immense growth in Asia. While we don’t have locations in a considerable part of the world, wherever we are, we’re strong SUMMER 2012

In your opinion, what sets Loewe apart from other bag brands?

The brand’s essence has a lot to do with feel. At our stores, this essence is expressed through the feel of the materials and the colours, the quality of the leather, the way in which it is worked, how it expresses the brand’s personality. We don’t showcase luxury products behind plate glass; they’re meant to be touched by the customers, something which is patent when you pick up the bags, because they’re light, smooth, tactile... and the colour lends the brand an identity. It also has to do with the light in Spain and the remarkable skill of the country’s local artisans.

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ChRis Del Gatto

Circa co-founder innovates jewelry industry

Chris Del Gatto, co-founder, chairman and CEO of CIRCA has innovated the idea of selling jewelry as more than just a suitable luxury service

“I’ve always loved the beauty and being able to hold something so tactile,” Del Gatto said. “I love the idea and ability of working with something that is literally a part of art and I also love the history, which is important, in dealing with historical elements. I love that it’s so creative.” CIRCA has about 15-25 clients per office per day and each average transaction is very high. No appointment is necessary and each process may take anywhere between 15-45 minutes. “You come in and sit in a waiting room and then are ushered into a beautiful private room where a buyer will look at your jewels and tell you what they would pay for the price,” Del Gatto said. “If the client accepts, the buyer writes a check right then and there. Part of what we give the client is our knowledge and expertise and a single buyer at CIRCA can create around $20 million USD in turnover in a year.” Outside of work, Del Gatto enjoys playing polo and when CIRCA began sponsoring polo teams and tournaments in 2004, his hobby increased and eventually became another passion. Del Gatto brings the same dynamic eagerness, inquisitiveness and competitiveness to polo as he does to business. He participates in tournaments on The Hamptons, Palm Beach and Argentine Polo circuits

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hris Del Gatto, co-founder, chairman and CEO of CIRCA, said he enjoys working in a business where he can change the way the public views the jewelry industry. CIRCA is the leading global buyer of find jewelry, diamonds and watches from the public, according to their corporate profile. They are the only luxury brand in the jewelry buying business that provides a cautious, dependable and devoted quality service to their clients. “Jewelry is one of the only areas where you leave something in a vault with no intention of giving it away or someone or selling it,” he said. “Every diamond sold back is one less that has to be mined and that’s a conversation we want to introduce to the world.” CIRCA is committed to promoting sustainability by reducing the environmental impact of mining for gemstones and precious metals. Founded in 2001 by Del Gatto and CoFounder Jeffrey Singer in New York, CIRCA currently has eight offices open worldwide and four opening in the next three months as well as others opening next year. At the age of 17, Del Gatto became a licensed gemologist of the Gemological Institute of America and was a diamond cutter in Manhattan’s Diamond District by 18 as well as a partner in a diamond-cutting facility by 20.

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The ideal home

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TEXT MARTA BURGUÉS

Given its hilltop location, the house’s neighbours are all found downhill, wherefore the peace and quiet ushers in utter tranquillity

oak up peace and quiet on one of the most immaculate Mediterranean isles. Nestled among the Porroig hills, in Es Cubells, one of Ibiza’s most exclusive areas, we find a modern and functional villa which offers impressive views of the sea. This home has an excellent functional and minimalistic design and a built area of 240m2 (the entire plot measures 4,000m2). It features 4 bedrooms and 3 luxury bathrooms, where one can relax irrespective of the season. The house is divided into three floors. On the first, aside from the main entrance, we also find a living room, a Gaggenau handcrafted kitchen and a terrace. The second floor holds a stunning bedroom and connecting bathroom and a terrace with an outside bathroom. The astounding ground floor includes an impressive master bedroom equipped with a bathroom and two bedrooms with a shared bathroom. Inside, the abode is meticulously appointed, with special attention on the details and finishes, creating a warm, contemporary feel that inspires relaxation. Perfect for anyone after a holiday in which R&R reigns. Given its hilltop location, the house’s neighbours are all found downhill,

wherefore the peace and quiet ushers in utter tranquillity. The house is truly complete. Its architecture is based on sleek, lustrous lines in which the predominant colour is white, emulating the style of traditional Ibizan homes, yet adapted to modern times. Outstanding features include the bathrooms, all of which are handcrafted and fashioned from high-quality materials, and the natural stone floors throughout the house and outdoor patio. Outside, the terraces lead to a fantastic overflowing, 17-metre long swimming pool, the ideal place to enjoy the finest views on the island, whether it’s gazing off towards the mountains or out to sea. The garden is perfect for alfresco lunches and dinners and soaking up nature. It is also remarkably well designed and dotted with mature olive trees. This home features all the services and facilities of a luxury residence, characteristics which make the property one of the most complete and alluring pieces of real estate on the island of love: Ibiza

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Masters of Architecture

Tell me what you design and I’ll tell you who you are... Architectural geniuses, masters of space or construction art intellects. We hereby present the most renowned architects and some of their most outstanding projects.

HERZOG & DE MEURON Musée d’Unterlinden, Colmar

Unterlinden Museum expansion project

NORMAN FOSTER

Cathay Pacific Lounges, Hong Kong Comfort and glamour while travelling

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A large area in which we can relax while waiting for our plane. This is our definition of the Foster-designed Cathay Pacific Airways lounge at the Hong Kong International Airport. The lounge is divided into four independent areas and makes use of high-quality materials, e.g. marble, leather and Venetian glass, and LED lightingr

Here, two sites sit facing one another on opposite sides of the future Unterlinden Square: the medieval cloister, whose chapel houses the Grünewald Isenheim Altarpiece, and a new wing which resembles the latter and forms a second, stunning patio

JEAN NOUVEL

The Moritz Factory, Barcelona Unterlinden Museum expansion project Light and breadth are prominent features of Nouvel’s large-scale project, which spans 4,500 square metres and the building’s three properties. Colours, mirrors and vast spaces reappear to create an avant-garde interior that the artist has dubbed “spaces of micro-pleasures”

JOAQUIN TORRES PHILLIPE STARCK

Complete refurbishment and interior design of a two-story flat, Zaragoza

Le Royal Monceau, Paris A hotel with haute interior design

As with everything the A-Cero studio does, Joaquín Torres, alongside his partner Rafael Llamazares, managed to turn this seemingly obsolete home into a remarkable space in every which way. Distribution, light, design and solutions in an interior decorated harmoniously with black and white

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Responsible for the interior design of Paris’s exclusive Le Royal Monceau hotel, Starck managed to turn it into an avant-garde work while respecting the historic establishment’s chic French style. Defining features include its broad colour palette and eclectic air.

Unterlinden Museum expansion project

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ART

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David Matthiessen Photography & Soul

Over the years, Matthiessen has become very inspired by people. One of the photographers that inspire him the most is Jess Wall, he is very attracted to his work. Nevertheless, he also acknowledges the presence of an endless variety of work, from great documentary and staged photography, to that of amateurs and professionals alike.

“I’m curious, in my profession most thinGs happen very quickly” “I love to assemble colors and the light is very important in photography as well.It´s essen-

tial to know the correct use of the technical possibilities of photography, a good photo has to give the viewer the impression that the moment actually existed.” In Le CITY deluxe DELHI, Matthiessen has had the opportunity to portray the developing ideas of a number of different creative people, as well as to reveal many of the fascinating places of the colossal and impressive city. He is currently working on an artistic, almost documentary project in the South of France, experimenting with extrodinary new ideas. We will be right to expect more from David Matthiessen in years to come.

TEXT Samantha Dahlstrand

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hat comes to Photographer David Matthiessen mind when asked about luxury? The evening sun, white tablecloths, a Lobster and a perfect rose on a beautiful Spanish square... these elements sound picture perfect. But was he always this keen on visualization? Did he always envision his thoughts materialize in a snapshot or think of himself with a camera in hand? According to Matthiessen, as a young boy, a skateboard would have been much more appealing to him than the reflex camera his grandfather gave him, his first one ever. Yet when his grandfather explained to him how the camera worked, a spark of interest ignited within his very soul. This interest evolved into fondness, and the fondness then flourished into the profound love of photography he possesses today.

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Laucala Island, The Earthly Paradise

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Laucala Island is also the ideal place for fine dining enthusiasts. Here, guests can enjoy a consummate culinary experience at any of its five restaurants, including a private teppanyaki ( Japanese-style cuisine that uses an iron griddle for cooking), all rounded off, naturally, by the finest wines. Options include a romantic candlelight dinner on a private beach at the elegant Plantation

ON THIS ISLAND, PEACE REIGNS AND TIME SEEMINGLY TRANSPIRES AT A DIFFERENT PLACE House restaurant, genuine Asian delicacies at the Seagrass restaurant, a cocktail backdropped by a sublime sunset at Rock Lounge, avant-garde aperitifs at the pool bar or a beachfront barbecue amid a tropical atmosphere. Engulfed by a sea of crystal-clear waters, the island provides a number of water sport options, including recreational fishing, scuba diving, snorkelling, water skiing, jet skis, windsurfing, sailing and kayaking, as well as Fiji’s local attractions.The

island also offers land activities such as tennis, golf, with one 18-hole course, horse riding, biking and hiking trails. While Laucala’s rest and relaxation possibilities are virtually limitless, the spa is the most prominent option. Much more than an individual treatment room, the spa on Laucala is a remarkable centre that spans four private villas, each boasting a vast outdoor terrace and an immense bathtub with ocean views. Expert technicians perform numerous treatments that don’t just relieve stress, but relax guests from head to toe as their problems melt away. Two of the villas have been specially designed to accommodate the latest hydrotherapy treatments, and all are open to the tropical sea breeze. Travelling to one of the most stunning corners of the planet is now a simple matter thanks to Atlàntida Viatges.This company organises luxury, tailor-made trips from Barcelona to Laucala Island, with a stopover in London. Customers receive an impeccable, personalised service which also includes private transportation between their home and the airport. There’s no question that this is the best way to enjoy a perfect holiday on a veritable earthly paradise

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ituated in the southern Pacific Ocean, among the Fiji Islands, we find a small paradise named Laucala. Here on this spectacular 12-kilometre squared volcanic island, peace reigns and time seemingly transpires at a different pace. Namely covered with tropical vegetation, Laucala is surrounded by coral reefs, minute coves, impressive white sand beaches dotted with palm trees and turquoise, crystal-clear waters. Located off the northeast coast of Taveuni, a 45-minute plane ride from the Nadi Fiji International Airport, Laucala Island is the ideal destination for fans of luxury and privacy seeking an otherworldly holiday and respite from the big city’s hustle and bustle. This resort, owned by Dietrich Matechiz, founder of Red Bull and owner of the Formula 1 team, houses 25 exclusive 1,500m2 residences in the north of the island. Each features a garden area, private swimming pool and sea views, making the complex one of the world’s foremost luxury resorts. All residences are built from wood, stone and straw from the island and are fully integrated into the surrounding environment. Inside they are meticulously appointed: from the furniture and finishes to the lighting, all aimed at affording guests utter tranquillity and all the amenities.

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TransCantabrico “Gran Lujo” Train Making tracks TEXT Andrew Forbes

We travel through northern Spain, discovering the magical ‘Camino de Santiago’ in timeless elegance aboard the TransCantabrico ‘Gran Lujo’ Train.

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or over a thousand years people have been taking the spiritual and meditative journey along the ‘The Way of St. James’ to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Santiago de Compostela. As one of the great cities of pilgrimage on the planet, Santiago de Compostela has captured the imagination of generations, and still now it is a magnate for those looking for a moment to escape the demands of modern life. Yet we’re not about to embark on an arduous walking trail. Instead we are travelling aboard the sumptuous navy and cream ‘El TransCantábrico’ train. Luxury trains are enjoying a renaissance as travellers understand that it is not always just about the destination; increasingly it is about enjoying the experience of getting there. This decadent journey across northern Spain is one of history, culture and cuisine; an experience that is highly personalised and friendly.

‘El TransCantábrico’ takes her guests on a spellbinding tour of magical destinations We leave Santiago and meet our new home for the next eight days; the stunning, incomparable ‘El TransCantábrico’. This vintage style train, with her impeccable carriages reflects a bygone, romantic golden era of travel; yet it features the very latest in luxury accommodation, dining and service. In the true spirit of exclusive, luxury train travel, ‘El TransCantábrico’ takes her guests on a spellbinding tour of magical destinations, whilst also indulging her passengers’ nostalgia for luxury train travel. Shortly after boarding and settling into our

opulent cabins the historic train gently shakes into action and gradually accelerates, leaving the station with a finesse and style long since lost in modern travel. From now on we are treated like Royalty, rediscovering the glory days of rail travel. Suite Dreams To meet the discerning expectations of the fortunate guests that take this remarkable journey, the ‘El TransCantábrico’ has recently fully renovated all its onboard suites. Where once there were two cabins, there is now one expanded suite. Each of these new deluxe wood panelled, air conditioned suites has twin or a king size bed with luxury linens, private PC with Internet access, flat screen TVs, games console, and a decadent bathroom with sauna and hydro massage shower. You may need to pinch yourself, as you might forget that this is train and not a luxury hotel. There is also the great added benefit that there is no unpacking and re-packing during the tour. As if by magic the destinations come to you; each day is a new discovery, a city ready to be explored. From the enchanting city of Santiago to the gastronomic delights of San Sebastian, the journey takes in some of Spain’s most compelling history and culture. From the oldest cave paintings in Europe, the Palaeolithic art of Cantabria’s Altamira cave; to the vibrancy

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Parador Reis Católicos Our adventure begins at the place where for centuries many journeys end; at the breathtaking 15th century ‘El Hostel dos Reis Católicos’ in Santiago de Compostela. This medieval building, overlooking the iconic Plaza de Obradoiro and close to the city’s famous cathedral, is the perfect place to meet our fellow passengers.

Considered one of the oldest luxury hotels in the world, Santiago’s five star Parador in Spain’s north western province of Galicia is truly spectacular. Its elegant cloistered courtyards, extravagant guest suites and historic public spaces make it the perfect gateway for a journey of luxury and discovery.

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the exquisite train dining cars, serving daily breakfasts and on board meals, guests are invited to indulge in the region’s finest cuisine during off-train excursions. Before long, we are discovering regional wines and dishes; creating memories to cherish. Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, the and the Basque Country are the provinces visited on this rail journey and they represent some of the culinary highlights of Spain, a nation that has dominated modern innovations in cuisine. Carefully selected regional restaurants, which complement the elaborate onboard service, give an unprecedented insight into the quality and variety of northern Spanish food and wine. Typical menus include market fresh seafood and fish, including lobster, crab, mussels, and clams, paired with delicious regional white wines. Exploring history This is the best in land cruising. As we sit back and relax in the elegant lounge cars with luxury details like fresh flowers, the lush scenery and striking architecture of Spain passes the

windows, whetting our appetite for the days to come. Drawing to a gentle stop in each city station, this gleaming train without doubt provides an unequalled arrival and one that gives us all the feeling of being true VIPs. In line with the expectations of discerning travellers, the train offers a number of onboard services such as fully inclusive dining including wines, liqueurs and coffee; daily laundry service; multi lingual guides, daily press, and a inconspicuous security service assuring total peace of mind. The onboard team, in their crisp navy uniforms are discreet yet attentive; one moment making way as you pass through the corridors of this unique train; and the next anticipating your favourite drink in the bar car. The crew are used to catering for the international elite. So, if you relish the idea of the journey being as important as the destination, then eight very special days on board ‘El TransCantábrico’ could very well be your journey of a lifetime

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and modernity of Bilbao, guests are treated to a privileged cultural experience that is second to none. From the west, the train follows the ‘Camino de Santiago’backwards, towards the east, taking in the highlights of Galicia including charming fishing villages that seem lost in time. Crossing over into Asturias, the dramatic mountain ranges of the Picos de Europa offer the same stunning scenery that greeted the sailors that returned from discovering the Americas centuries ago. The regional capitals of Oviedo, Santander and Bilbao offer a cornucopia of architectural and cultural sights that are enhanced by luxury private coach excursions to ancient, hidden mountain and valley towns that stir the heart. Wines & Gastronomy Yet it’s not all art, architecture and stunning landscapes; this train journey is more than an insight into history. It is a culinary journey, allowing one to truly understand the people and the land through their regional food and drink. As such, gastronomy is one of the defining elements of this experience. In addition to

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FERNANDO ROJO

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Hotel manager of the year

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INTERVIEW Michael Markowski

ernando Rojo is an expert in the field of hotel business and a successful manager from Barcelona. In the mid-1990s, he graduated from the prestigious College of Hospitality and Tourism, Sant Ignasi, and began his brilliant career. The combination of a rich European experience, knowledge of the characteristics of hotel business and a creative approach to the profession, allowed Fernando to become one of the best hotel managers in Europe. Now Fernando Rojo is leading the luxury Barvikha Hotel & SPA in Moscow.

not the way it is in fact. But the Russian and Spanish culture are very close after 2011, as it was the dual year of Spain and Russia. The summer of 2011 Barvikha Luxury Village was hosting a master class of the most influential chef in the world and ambassador of the Spanish culture Chef Ferran Adria. I think this is a good example of my commitment to interact hospitality with the chance to learn more, as the two cultures are now closer than ever.

Probably there are more luxury activities concentrated in Moscow than in any other European capital.

Surely, you used to have a certain opinion about Russian culture and people. Did it change after the moving? Yes, my understanding of living in Russia was

As a general manager of gorgeous Barvikha Hotel & Spa you might know everything about luxury in Moscow. Is there any differences be-

In your opinion, is the luxury sector in Moscow presented on a high enough level? Moscow is hosting some of the top luxury hospitality industry events, where the top brands have the mandatory participation due to the importance of the Russian clientele. The Russian people are one of the top market origins for many destinations. About luxury lifestyle, in general, are present also high-end exhibitions like Moscow Millionaire Fair or Millionaire Boat Show as example of level for targeting the luxury

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Fernando, how long have you lived in Moscow and what brought you here? I made one year not so long time ago. However Russia is not new for me as six years ago I have worked in Sochi, the most popular summer vacation destination in Russia. Barvikha Hotel and SPA is a unique project and the reason I am in Moscow today.

tween the life of the Russian high class and the European one? I could say that Moscow is very active as a big city itself. You have a lot of activities in terms of luxury lifestyle including gastronomy, shows and fashion events. Barvikha Hotel and SPA belongs to the Mercury Group â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the leading luxury retail company in Russia that owns fashion and jewelry boutiques, car showrooms, TSUM department store and Barvikha Luxury Village. The clients in Moscow have a very good taste and our events are top-notch. Most probably there are more luxury activities concentrated in Moscow than in any other European capital.

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audience. Also the recent Moscow Fashion Night Out was a successful event and proves that people are interested in everything related to the luxury lifestyle.

Tell us a little bit about Barvikha Hotel & Spa project. What is unique about it and for whom was it created? Barvikha Hotel & Spa was designed by one of today’s most sought-after designers, Antonio Citterio. Elegant simplicity is the trademark style of this new property. The restaurants at Barvikha Hotel & SPA and the hotel’s summer terrace are great venues for weddings, anniversaries, and family events. We welcome our outstanding guests to the Anatoly Komm restaurant serving a completely new interpretation of classic Russian cuisine. The hotel has 65 rooms, including luxury spa suites with a steam bath and a massage room, two luxury suites with fireplaces and one Presidential Suite.

Who are your clients mostly? We have a mix of leisure clients and also top corporate accounts. In both cases we offer exclusive facilities. Our common guest is a discerning client who appreciates the refined service and also the opportunity to enjoy some privileges like the personal VIP shopper in the boutiques of Barvikha Luxury Village while making their stay an unforgettable experience. Also SPA Dominique Chenot attracts hotel guest and locals as well-being is also extremely important part of our clientele’s life. Do you plan to stay in Russia or do you see yourself in another country? My wife is Russian. Katia and I have friends and her family here, so our plans are to grow our family here as well. People say that home is where your family is

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You Stylish Barcelona Apartments

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To enjoy Barcelona in an exclusive, stylish and comfortable way

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ou Stylish Barcelona Apartments is a Barcelona based apartment rental agency dedicated to providing only quality, high-end accommodation in Barcelona and its surrounding areas. The stylish apartments are located in the most exclusive locations in the city center and beach area for holiday and business guests. With years of experience, the company is known as a very selective one that only offers apartments that live up to outstanding You Stylish credentials. You Stylish takes great pride in being able to offer clients the most suitable options for their stay in Barcelona. Along with some of the most beautiful and stylish apartments, the guests enjoy an attentive, professional, and highly experienced team that work hard to achieve high customer satisfaction. The guests enjoy personalized service from the beginning to the end of their stay, including concierge services, personalized check in/out with friendly check in agents, 24h customer attention, and a welcome pack to ease you into feeling at home in Barcelona. Other services that the company provides are private transfers, daily cleanings, babysitting, catering/personal chef, sailing trips, motorcycle rentals and so much more! If you are looking to stay in Barcelona and want to enjoy Barcelona in a safe, stylish and comfortable way, find out why the guests choose You Stylish year after year for their vacation and business needs

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Dolce Sitges www.dolcesitges.com

Offers luxury sailing special This summer, Dolce Sitges offers a luxurious trip to experience a nautical adventure out in the Mediterranean Sea.

TEXT Ashanka Kumari

Along with this, guests can enjoy the tranquility of the spa with access to an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, Finnish sauna, steam bath, ice fountain, 24-hour fitness zone and a solarium with panoramic views of Sitges and the Mediterranean Sea. Gourmet food lovers have the opportunity to savor delicious dishes in the Esmarris Restaurant where guests can allow themselves to be surprised by new flavors and aromas while experiencing fine dining. Created by prestigious chef Jaume Balada, these dishes are sure to please a variety of tastes. Balada has had a long career that has led him to work in Michelin-starred restaurants while succeeding in forming and living out a culinary proposal with a fresh approach that blends tradition with innovation to produce a select market cuisine with Mediterranean essences. Combining creativity, fresh ideas and innovation, cuisine at the Emarris Restaurant is filled

with a clear Mediterranean soul and essence resulting in variety, quality and originality in its dishes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the perfect opportunity for guests who look to experience a modern and innovative Mediterranean cuisine in an exclusive atmosphere. Looking to cool down? Look no further than one of the four outdoor pools while deciding whether you want to catch some sun in a hammock or relax on one of Dolce Sitgesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; chill-out beds. Dolce Sitges is the perfect place to dream. Enter one of the luxury rooms or designer suites and disconnect from the world. Each room is a cozy sanctuary where you can recuperate and relax after an intense day of entertainment and experiences. Make yourself at home at Dolce Sitges where you can live out a voyage of the senses and exceptional experiences in an unsurpassable atmosphere

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olce Sitges is a five-star hotel in a magical exclusive setting by the Mediterranean Sea which allows for incredible views while enjoying the magnificent space, restaurants with sophisticated and evocative cuisine, personalized service and a spa where one can disconnect and spoil themselves. Enjoy tranquility and well-being while sharing time with family or experiencing a romantic vacation as a couple. To further aid in complete luxury, visit the Dolce Vital Spa where guests are offered a menu of inviting and soothing treatments to nourish all the senses while enjoying a relaxing experience of comfort. The wellness area offers eight treatment rooms with a sense of exclusivity and serenity that enable you to dive into the sophisticated treatments and massages.

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Intercontinental Amstel

Born to change the face of the city forever

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ocated on the banks of the Amstel river, the hotel is perfectly located for the visitor to Amsterdam to be able to shop, sight see and is within walking distance of the Financial district, perfect for executive travelers and travel enthusiasts alike. Inspired by the French Renaissance period of the 16th and 17th Centuries, the hotel was an innovationists dream come true using materials that have never been capitalized upon before. The hotel is the brainchild of Doctor Samuel Sarphati a prominent urban project developer and city planner, while the rest of the Europe had grand hotels, Amsterdam was yet to produce lodgings of a luxury standard; from this the InterContinental Amstel was born, changing the face of the city forever.

The hotel received international recognition with breathtaking interior design with marble floors and crystal chandeliers. It has since been restored many times to keep in sync with modern day expectations, including a large-scale refurbishment work in 1990. The hotel has however still kept the same elegance and style that it processed back in 1867. The hotel has 79 rooms, ranging from Junior rooms to executive and Royal suites each decorated with antiques and Lodewijk XV- en XVIstyle furniture. At the InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam a small fleet of boats are at the guestÂ´s disposition to cruise the canals of Amsterdam to see the city from a different perspective

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ECLIPSE 500 The new name of luxury

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or distinguished business people whose priority is comfort, speed and freedom both for business and leisure flights, Eclipse 500 with its size and technical features will be the first choice. The elegant design of Eclipse 500 mesmerizing. With the interior cabin designed by BMW, the four or five passenger capacity Eclipse 500 is among the most preferred personal jets also due to its economical features. The seats and floorings come in two different color options and the seats can also be leather covered upon order. Consuming at least 40 per cent fuel less than its nearest competitor, Eclipse 500 is not only the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quietest twinengine light jet but at the same time very much environment friendly. In all the parts of the world, 260 units of Eclipse 500 are being utilized by famous names such as John Travolta, Ralf Schumacher and Bill Gates

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The Agera is proportionate, compact and muscular. Its timeless, efficient and distinctive shape is truly a testament to time.

he name Agera set the tone for the new project. Agera means “to take action” in Swedish. It is also short for the ancient Greek word Ageratos which means “ageless”. These two are very suitable meanings, for the car building the future of Koenigsegg. Although sharing the same values and philosophies as previous Koenigsegg models, the Agera takes the Koenigsegg experience to a completely new level. Similar to all previous Koenigsegg hypercars, the new Agera is the brainchild of Christian von Koenigsegg.The Agera has come to life in order to set new benchmarks for hypercars when it comes to control, handling, speed, comfort, practicality and sheer driving enjoyment, while combining these features with clean, efficient and beautiful design. The Agera engine has class leading power and torque characteristics. To give an example, the Koenigsegg 5 litre V8 bi-turbo engine develops more 940 hp on 95 octane regular fuel. The newly developed 7 speed gearbox for the Agera features a world’s first dual clutch system for a single input shaft gearbox. The tires fitted to the Agera are rated for speeds over 420 km/h making it the highest top speed rated tire in the world, whilst offering cup tire levels of grip and outstanding wet performance, all in one package

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The Pleasure of a Midsummer’s Drive

The new 911 has a wider track at the front and a lower roofline, lending it a more dynamic and, sports-wise, more elegant head-on appearance. While the new Bi-Xenon headlights are fitted as standard, the Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS), with dynamic cornering lights and speed-sensitive headlight control logic, is available as an option. The Porsche Carrera S Cabriolet comes equipped with 20-inch wheels as standard, larger than those of its predecessor, affording the convertible heightened sports authority. The tyres’ enhanced rolling surface improves both comfort and performance. The vehicle’s interior design represents a clean break with the previous generation and features luxurious materials and finishes available in a number of colours. Notable additions include the centre console and its 4.6-inch screen. The seats offer 4-way electric adjustment and provide heightened comfort and an even sportier hold. The 911 Carrera S Cabriolet’s performance is exceptional. This Porsche comes fitted with a 3.8-litre, 400-hp boxer engine and can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds, with a top speed

of 301 km/h. When it comes time to purchase the vehicle, customers may choose between a 7-speed manual gearbox and a double-clutch PDK (Doppelkupplung).The latter, together with the Sport Chrono Plus Package, helps reduce fuel consumption and improve acceleration times. The vehicle’s fuel consumption is remarkably low for its performance, dipping down to 10 L per 100 km with a manual gearbox and 8.9 L/100 km when fitted with the PDK system. Starting up a 911 is always an exhilarating experience; and even more so with the top down. This “highway beast” is relatively easy to tame and can be driven quickly and effortlessly while maintaining an extremely high level of safety. Sportiness, functionality and high-quality equipment go hand in hand in this truly unique vehicle, yours for around 130 thousand Euros. The ideal accomplice for feeling the wind on your face as you revel in the pleasure of a midsummer’s drive

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new, fully redesigned generation which, despite the changes, retains the essence of the classic 911 Carrera models. Aesthetically, the new 911 has a much more compact look than its predecessor. Its structure is lighter and features an impressive chassis constructed primarily from aluminium. One of its strong points is its hood. As opposed to the majority of its rivals, who have consistently opted for retractable hardtops, Porsche continues to place its trust on traditional canvas tops. In this regard, however, the new 911 comes equipped with the latest advances. Firstly, the hood is manufactured from magnesium and covered with canvas fabric, available in four colours: black, blue, brown and red. Electrically powered, the hood is operated using the key remote or a button on the centre console and opens and closes in just 13 seconds. It remains operable while the vehicle is moving, provided the car does not exceed 50 km/h. The multi-layer fabric top from the 997 model and earlier generations has been replaced by a much simpler and more effective structure.

Porsche continues to make noise in 2012. A few months ago, the German car manufacturer unveiled two versions of its new 911 model. The time has now come to view its convertible brother: the Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet.

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Details Length · 31.10 m / 102 ft Beam · 12.80 m / 42 ft Mast Height · 41 m / 135 ft Displacement · 120 T Maximum Passengers · 12 Crew · 4/5 Built · 2010 Cruising Speed · >10kts Audio Visual · Interior and exterior Bose sound system, DVD readers in cabins, HD TV in the saloon, Home Cinema in the cockpit.

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hen planning an escape to the sea, you would be well advised to know about the latest large luxury sailing catamarans that are on offer for charter. Sunreef Yachts launched Ipharra, a 31.1m slooprigged catamaran that comfortably sleeps 10 and has a permanent crew of 4, including Captain, chef and stewardess. She’s one of the largest sailing catamarans in the world, and yet extolls the values of simplicity, elegance and connection to the sea.

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Luxury sailing catamaran IPHARRA offers plenty of exciting options to enrich the charter experience

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On her wide-open aft sundeck is a large communal table for dining and relaxing outside. There’s also an enormous sunbed, which provides a tranquil spot for a lazy afternoon looking out to sea, or, in the evenings, the perfect recliner from which to watch movies on the yacht’s large retractable film screen. Inside, the cabins are afforded plenty of natural light from the hulls’beautifully designed bank of port lights, and are arranged to suit to a large family or a pair of families holidaying together. The large owners’ stateroom is located on the main deck and has spectacular views over the sea. This is a double-hulled, stable sailing boat, so life aboard is comfortable, with spacious interiors, and plenty of areas both on deck and below to relax and enjoy the experience of being at sea with relatives and friends. Along with the fun of sailing, the yacht carries kneeboards, water skis (which are towed by either of the yacht’s tenders) a laser sailboat, a kayak and two seabobs. On her recent stop in Göcek, in light airs, she motored swiftly along the coast to a secluded bay, where the guests spent the morning in the water or in the shade with a book. A delicious lunch of fresh local produce was on offer, prepared by a chef who knows how to pair casual dining with a luxurious flair

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JORDI CRUZ MICHELIN STAR

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“Aiming to always surprise isn’t sustainable”

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Thai sea urchin curry Ingredients 路 Liquid spheres made from Thai curry on sweet bread 路 Sea urchin roe on crunchy bread and sour yoghurt Served on curry mist and pepper tree leaves.

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INTERVIEW JAZMIN CASTRESANA / PHOTO JAVIER LORITE

If there is one word Jordi Cruz repeats time and time again in the course of this interview it’s “complex”. Yet he is not necessarily addressing the complexity of his cuisine or an insurmountable hurdle in his auspicious professional career, but the decisiveness, commitment and clarity with which he approaches each project. Needless to say, and despite the circumstances, his outlook is always positive.

orn in Manresa, the man who boasts the title of chef at restaurants L’angle de Sant Fruitós de Bages and ABaC discovered his talent early on. “As a child, sometime between the age of 7 and 10, I realised I was good at cooking, and bad at everything else; that is, I could make it a trade, a hobby”, he explains. Now 33 years old, Cruz’s career, while still burgeoning, has been intense. At 17, he was already a head chef with 10 cooks under his command. At 25, at the helm of the restaurant Estany Clar, he claimed his first Michelin Star and, in the process, became the youngest chef to receive this distinction. In 2010, he took over from Xavier Pellicer as head chef at ABaC and, thanks to his impeccable management, managed to recapture the Michelin Star in jeopardy following the previous chef ’s departure.

ABaC Restaurant has been awarded by the Catalan Academy of Gastronomy as the best restaurant in 2011. nomy. At ABaC , we prepare cuisine influenced by the tradition Xavi left behind and which revolves around top-quality produce handled with great respect. We’re artisans, and, with the philosophy of equal parts tradition and creativity, gracefully incorporating the two, we aim to make this produce shine on the plate. What do you expect from diners who sample your dishes? We work to ensure our customers eat exceedin-

gly well, and that what they eat is delicious. After that, if we surprise or elate them, great. But that’s not our ambition. In today’s day and age, we’ve all seen so much that surprising people is complex. The concept of “sustainability” is intimately linked to your cuisine... The word “sustainability” is the solution to a lot of problems. It’s like we said earlier: aiming to always surprise isn’t sustainable, but cooking well and preparing great food is. Nature is sustainable, because it produces what it can produce and that’s it. Us humans should try and think along these same lines: consume what we can consume. What are your expectations for the year? I don’t have any. I stopped having expectations after my first Michelin Star and with the ability to manage teams. Now it’s time to consolidate our current projects, especially ABaC . Spain’s current economic climate is dreadful, and there isn’t room for 20 large restaurants. Therefore, our goal is to just keep it going. And if ABaC happens to receive its third Star, that would be a dream come true. I’m also thinking about writing an open online book, where you can post recipes and take photos in situ SUMMER 2012

What was the biggest challenge when you took over at ABaC? ABaC knows no challenges. The one handicap here was perhaps the fact the previous chef had won two Michelin Stars, and the good thing is we normalised the situation. ABaC is a superb restaurant with a fantastic team and infrastructure. So it was anything but challenging. You just do what you have to do: cook to your fullest potential, be consistent and work hard.

How would you define ABaC’s cuisine? It’s complex, because it’s always changing. I was raised at a time when creativity was becoming the norm. Ferrán helped chefs realise that it’s normal to be creative, although it’s not normal in gastro-

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Gourmet Selection Luxury specialities are a must on every dinner table. Rich aromas, tastes and textures. Luxury specialities which can’t be missing on your table. A joyful experience for all the five senses…

JOSELITO

Tribute to the pasture Joselito’s homage to nature with the new Premium Collection Joselito FSC. An outer shell is made of cork oaks and their use of a technique similar to “cooper”in the packaging process contains the Jamón Joselito Gran Reserva Vintage of 2005, with 82 months of curing. Designed handcrafted, the case surrounding it can become an original picnic bag

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GODIVA

Limited Edition Parfait Chocolats Collection

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Godiva Chocolatier delivers perfection in the form of patisserie with its new limited edition Parfait Chocolats Collection.These delicate chocolate cups, uniquely shaped and inspired by favourite patisserie desserts in miniature form, display the hand-crafted innovation and rich Belgian chocolate heritage of Godiva

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El Verd del Poaig

An oil with style and green packaging By pulling the cardboard petals off this exclusive packaging, we discover the slender figure and soul of El Verd del Poaig, the green version of El Mil del Poaig. Recycling and luxury materials undertake a joint venture to reveal this unique olive oil with aromatic notes of freshly cut grass, walnuts and almonds. Floral, intense, slightly bitter and spicy, sweet, fluid, just deliciousâ&#x20AC;Ś A classy oil in a ecofriendly packaging

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Vodka Beluga Gold Line Vodka Beluga Gold Line is a unique luxury vodka. Sophisticated technology to create Vodka Beluga Gold Line requires special attention, so the release of this vodka is strictly limited - a day not more than nine bottles. The technological cycle of production of vodka is a noble three months. Each bottle numbered, covered with wax. So complete is attached to each bottle brush and hammer to remove the wax and clean the dust

A little treasure

The exquisite mini Torta (140 grams), the Torta de Trujillo, was named the Super Gold winner at the World Cheese Awards (the Oscar Awards for cheese). Courtesy of this distinction, this diminutive work of art has been included among the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top 50 cheeses

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FINCA PASCUALETE

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MADRID

www.caobarestaurant.com

CAOBA selection Starter Veal Tartare and Zucchini Coconut Bavarese and Mugginese Chicken Eggs First Sartu of Seabass with a Risotto of Peas and Maine Lobster

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Main course Swordfish Loin Wrapped in Smoked Pancetta Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Osvaldo, Tagliatelle of Vegetables with a Melon and Licorice Sauce

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Dessert Sweet Martini Cream of Mascarpone with a Moscato and Coffee Sabayon

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Text Bárbara Saborido

GOURMET SELECTION

Ideas that leave a pleasant taste in the mouth

hey say eating is one of life’s greatest pleasures; a theory backed up by a number of restaurants. We visited the capital’s hippest locations for your palatal delight.

Table art “Caoba is a unique, distinct concept designed for those looking for first-class products, service and atmosphere”, explains one of the establishment’s partners, Giancarlo Mammoli. This signature restaurant, headed by Italian chef Vicenzo Marconi, uses culinary influences from all over the world. Here, guests can savour dishes like Mediterranean sashimi, scallops with crunchy speck, langoustine tartar with migas and ox tail. Aside from the cuisine, this restaurant, located on Paseo Pintor Rosales, 76, has another peculiar feature: it is made up of a series of rooms reserved for people seeking privacy and the crème de la

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“Evocative” cuisine We begin with an exotic choice: foreign cooking. The fusion cuisine at Nikkei 225 (Paseo de la Castellana, 15) is a consummate luxury, and Luis Arévalo’s blend of Peruvian and Japanese styles is truly unique. The internationally renowned chef admits that, “I like to call my cuisine ‘evocative’, because I play with both my and the diner’s memory banks, and I look to them to take part in this game.” That being said, he suggests: butterfish nigiri with anticucho sauce,

shrimp chupe with an oriental touch or lantern chilli crumb encrusted hamachi sashimi, among other delicacies.

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www.restaurantelua.com

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www.restaurantecoque.com

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Caoba restaurant

crème of customised service. From an intimate room for 2 to 4 people, a wine cellar or an exclusive library, to the main dining area.

Right at home Eduardo Dato, 5 is home to a new reference point when it comes to eating a rich, varied and balanced meal. Here we find Lúa, a gastroestablishment which combines innovation and tradition. Its format is its most distinctive feature, with a menu-less tasting menu comprised of five

dishes and an aperitif. It also stands out for its cost-price wines and corkage fee only policy. In terms of cuisine, Chef Manuel Domínguez Carrete uses traditional recipes, like mum and gran used to make, to create dishes in which avant-garde techniques do not mask the flavours. He personally buys the fresh market-produce daily, thus striving to make his customers feel like friends over his place for a meal. While the tasting menu is renewed fortnightly, some of his most outstanding creations include octopus “ropa vieja”, horse mackerel with different textures and honey-glazed, slow-cooked rack of spring lamb. Hungry yet?

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Distinctive dishes Venturing outside the centre of Madrid is well worth the trouble if you are visiting Coque (Francisco Encinas, 8. Humanes). Here at this restaurant, prestigious chef Mario Sandoval takes traditional cuisine and a flair for family recipes and produces distinctive, world renowned dishes. The Sandoval trio, formed by Diego (maitre d’), Rafael (sommelier) and Mario (chef ), hope that, “entering Coque is like strolling through their history, cuisine and home... an experience for the senses.”

This Michelin-star chef and his brothers have devised original, creative and signature dishes that offer a personal take on Madrilenian fare. Options include baked suckling pig, with its succulent meat and crunchy skin, porridge emulsion with Iberian dewlap and grilled langoustine, Campo Real cheese soufflé or monochromatic cod with caramelised cod tripe and cod skin broth.

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WI N ES

A luxury wine selection by

Andreas Kubach www.theflyingcow.es

International Wine Consultant and Wine Expert

hen we decide to purchase a luxury bottle of wine, we do not just expect it to provide gastronomic pleasure or highlight the complexity and harmony of great wine. We also expect it to be a clear reflection of its origin, an exceptional example of the location’s wineproducing tradition, historic context and natural surroundings. Aside from titillating our senses, the wine should also nourish the soul and be both aesthetically and intellectually pleasing.Thus, recent arrivals or wines with momentary high scores will not suffice. We need classics; albeit modern classics. These, therefore, are my choices.

Marqués de Griñón AAA, 2004

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Dominio de Valdepusa, España

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The finest wine from Dominio de Valdepusa, where Julio Mourelle has been labouring with boundless patience and sensitivity for almost twenty years. He has created authentic terroir wines and proven that personality is not happenstance, but comes from toiling among the vines.

W Torbreck, The Factor, 2005 Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia

The polar opposite of Hermitage and not apt for the faint of heart. Incredibly concentrated and complex: wild blackberries, pepper, smoke, minerals, espresso coffee. Yet despite its intensity, it also proves elegant, silky and profound. Forceful and impossible to forget.

EmrichSchönleber Halenberg Riesling Eiswein, 2007 Nahe, Alemania

When the grapes of one of the world’s greatest Riesling vineyards freeze naturally on the vines, concentrating all their purity and precision, the result is of incomparable elegance. It could probably have an infinite bottle life, if only we could resist the temptation to open it.

Guigal, Hermitage Ex-Voto, 2001 Ródano, Francia

Chateau Pontet-Canet, 2005 Pauillac, Burdeos, Francia

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A cinquième grand cru classé with premier qualities and a proportionate price-tag, it would be a good idea to purchase a case and forget about it for ten years. The prototypical grand Pauillac: cassis, cedar, graphite and the remarkable combination of intensity and freshness common to great Médoc wines.

The choice Guigal from some fantastic years for Hermitage. 2001 represents its initial harvest, and, ten years later, we can now start thinking about uncorking a bottle and discovering why this is one of the world’s greatest vineyards.

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WELLNESS BOUTIQUE Luxury products for a bright summer by Rosa Girona

Three-Dimensional System Cellular Power Infusion, thanks to its three-dimensional system and effectiveness in reversing the signs of aging, makes skin look younger and is La Prairieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most remarkable scientific breakthrough to date. www.laprairie.com

Solid Eau de Cologne Hierbas de Ibiza presents its limited edition solid cologne. This gem/perfume comes in a solid sterling silver (925) compact whose lid is stamped with a medallion of the Phoenician goddess Tanit and signed by jeweller Antonio Torres, Sr.

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Black Cube An absolutely astonishing perfume, with intensely spiced notes, highly noble agar wood and exotic balsams. Sheets of one of the noblest metals, platinum, float atop the fragrance. www.thevanity.es

Timeless Elegance The new Antonia fragrance from Puredistance was created in New York by Annie Buzantian for those seeking timeless elegance. This signature perfume comes in a Swarovski crystal & gold column bottle. www.thevanity.es

Skin by Armani Regenessence (3.R) High Lift by Giorgio Armani is based on the latest medical advances in restoring the faceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soft and youthful contours. The line features two products: Multi-Firming Rich Rejuvenating Cream and Multi-Firming Rejuvenating Eye Balm. www.giorgioarmanibeauty.com

TIME CONTROL Sensai Premier by Kanebo is an exclusive and refined skincare line. The treatment consists of: Sensai Premier the Lotion, Sensai Premier the Emulsion and Sensai Premier the Cream. www.sensai-cosmetics.com

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CITY GUIDE LUXURY HOTELS HOTEL BEAUX ARTS MIAMI 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Fl 33131 Miami +1 (305) 421-8700 www.hotelbeauxartsmiami.com “An ultra-modern private hotel”

MONTAGE BEVERLY HILLS 225 North Canon Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 +1 (310) 860 7800 www.montagebeverlyhills.com “A getaway in the heart of the Golden Triangle”

HILTON MUNICH PARK HOTEL Am Tucherpark 7, 80538 Munich www.hiltonmunich.com “Enjoy the fresh and modern, yet elegant look of the Hilton Munich Park hotel”

THE RITZ-CARLTON BERLIN Potsdamer Platz 3, 10785 Berlin +49 30-33 777 7 www.ritzcarlton.com “You can enjoy luxury experiences at The Ritz-Carlton Berlin”

GRAND HYATT BERLIN Marlene-Dietrich-Platz 2, 10785 Berlin +49 30 2553 1234 www.berlin.grand.hyatt.de “The hotel has a modern architecture and spectacular interior design”

THE MANDALA HOTEL

www.lemeridienistanbuletiler.com “One of the city’s most impressive hotel in Istanbul”

LOTTE HOTEL MOSCOW 8 bld 2, Novinskiy Blvd,121099 Moscow +7 495 745 1000 www.lottehotel.ru “Excellence in every detail”

HOTEL NATIONAL 15/1 Mokhovaya Street, 125009 Moscow +7 495 258 7000 www.national.ru “The luxury five star hotel by Red Square and Kremlin”

BARVIKHA HOTEL & SPA 8th Rublevo-Uspenskoe shosse,143082, Moscow + 7 (495) 980 6808 www.barvikhahotel.com “A truly exceptional hotel project”

Potsdamer Straße 3, 10785 Berlin +49 (0) 30 590 05 00 00 www.themandala.de “Modern, stylish and luxurious hotel”

ARMANI HOTEL MILANO Via Manzoni 31, 20121 Milan +39 02 8883 8888 www.armanihotels.com “A world of sophisticated beauty... stay with Armani!”

Kurfürstendamm 160, 10709 Berlin +49 (0) 30 6 31 030 www.louisas-place.de “The promise of the exceptional”

BULGARI HOTEL MILAN

BERLIN MARRIOT HOTEL

Via Privata Fratelli Gabba 7/b, 20121 Milan +39 02 805 805 1 www.bulgarihotels.com “One of the most refined and exclusive establishment in Milan”

Inge-Bensheim-Platz 1, 10785 Berlin +49 49 30 22 000 0 www.berlinmarriott.de “All the magic and charm of a Marriott in an amazing city”

HOTEL KÖNIGSHOF

Salhane Sokak No: 1 Ortaköy, 34347 Istanbul +90 (212) 327 77 87 www.thehousehotel.com “Magnificent views of the Bosphorus”

Karlsplatz 25, 80335 Munich +49 89 55 136-0 www.koenigshof-hotel.de “Elegance and sophisticated comfort for an unforgettable hotel”

LOUIS HOTEL MUNICH Viktualienmarkt 6, 80331 Munich +49 89 411 190 8 0 www.louis-hotel.com “Natural furnishings, modern comfortable rooms and a remarkable restaurant”

THE CHARLES HOTEL MUNICH Sophienstraße 28 80333 Munich +49 89 544 555-0 www.thecharleshotel.com “One of the finest hotels in this historic and cosmopolitan Bavarian city”

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HILTON MUNICH CITY HOTEL

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LOUISA’S PLACE

Rosenheimer Straße 15, 81667 Munich +49 89 4804 0 www.hiltonmunich.com “Located in the center of Munich, the hotel is perfect for business travellers in town”

THE HOUSE HOTEL BOSPHORUS

THE HOUSE HOTEL GALATASARAY Firuzağa Mah. Bostanbaşı 19, 34425 Istanbul +90 (212) 252 04 22 www.thehousehotel.com “A charming Istanbul four-storey mansion built in 1890’s with elegant rooms”

THE HOUSE HOTEL NIŞANTAŞI Abdi İpekçi 34 Nişantaşı, 34367 Istanbul +90 (212) 224 59 99 www.thehousehotel.com “Fabulous decor, excellent location and impeccable service”

W HOTEL ISTANBUL Suleyman Seba 22, Beşiktaş Istanbul 34357 +90 212 381 2121 www.wistanbul.com.tr “An exclusive hotel for living the beautiful Istanbul”

LE MERIDIEN ETILER ISTANBUL Cengiz Topel Caddesi 39, Etiler Istanbul 34337 +90 212 384 0000

DOSTOEVSKY HOTEL Vladimirsky prospect 19, 191002 St. Petersburg +7 (812) 331-32-00 www.dostoevsky-hotel.ru “Dostoevsky combines the charm of the old history and the high level of the modern comfort and service”

ALEXANDER HOUSE 27 Kryukov Canal Embankment, St. Petersburg +7 (812) 334-35-40 www.a-house.ru “Exclusively designed interiors and a special family atmosphere”

JUMEIRAH FRANKFURT Thurn-und-Taxis-Platz 2, 60313 Frankfurt +49 (0)69 297 237 0 www.jumeirah.com/frankfurt “Luxury hotel Jumeirah Frankfurt is an exciting new landmark”

SOHO HOUSE 29-35 9th Avenue,NY 10014, New York +1 (212) 627-9800 www.sohohouseny.com “Private members’ club and hotel in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District”

FOUR SEASONS 57 E 57th Street, NY 10022, New York +1 (212) 758-5700 www.fourseasons.com “Midtown Manhattan luxury hotel with spectacular views of Central Park”

C HOTEL CASA FUSTER

BEEFBAR MOSCOW

Passeig Gràcia 132, 08008 Barcelona +34 932 55 30 00 www.hotelcasafuster.com “Woody Allen’s favourite place to jam”

13, Prechistenskaya Embankment, Moscow +7 (495) 988 93 08 www.restsindikat.com “I Love Meat!”

YOU STYLISH APARTMENTS

BLUE HILL

Rambla Cataluña 77, 08007 Barcelona +34 93 000 23 80 www.you-stylish-barcelona-apartments.com “High-level accommodations for short stays in Barcelona”

ABAC RESTAURANTE / 2* MICHELIN Avinguda del Tibidabo, 1 08022 Barcelona +34 933 19 66 00 www.abacbarcelona.com “What do two Michelin Stars and one of the world’s finest chefs say to you?”

75 Washington Pl., NY 10011, New York +1 (212) 539-1776 www.bluehillfarm.com “Great food with great local ingredients”

GORDON RAMSAY 151 West 54th Street, NY 10019, New York +1 (212) 468-8888 www.gordonramsay.com “Showcases classic British style and Manhattan vivacity”

FORGE 432 Forty First Street, Miami Beach +1 (305) 538-8533 www.theforge.com “Elegant destination restaurant and wine bar”

HOTEL DOLCE SITGES Av. Camí de Miralpeix 12, 08870 Sitges +34 938 10 90 00 www.dolcesitges.es “The utmost expression of Mediterranean hospitality”

AGAPÉ 51 Rue Jouffroy d’Abbans, 75017 Paris +33 01 42 27 20 18 www.agape-paris.fr “French haute cuisine in a modern restaurant with Michelin star”

WELLNESS MANDARA SPA 8 bld.2 Novinskiy Blvd, 121099 Moscow + 7 (495) 745 1000 www.lottehotel.ru “An oasis of peace and tranquility”

CELEBRITY 2 Maluy Cherkassky pereulok, 121099 Moscow +7 (495) 721 3523 www.saloncelebrity.ru “A place where anyone would feel like a real star”

MANDARIN ORIENTAL 80 Columbus Circle on 60th Street, New York +1 (866) 801-8880 www.mandarinoriental.com “An unforgettable Manhattan spa experience”

LASSERRE HOTEL DU LOUVRE Place André Malraux, 75001 París +33 01 44 58 38 38 www.hoteldulouvre.com “Refined and elegant boutique hotel that is located in the heart of Paris culture and arts”

RITZ 15, Place Vendôme, 75001 Paris +33 01 43 16 30 30 www.ritzparis.com “Refined and elegant as this magnificent city”

GOURMET CRISTAL ROOM BACCARAT

HARTMANNS RESTAURANT Fichtestraße 31, 10967 Berlin +49 (0)30 - 61 20 10 03 www.hartmanns-restaurant.de “The HARTMANNs is a wonderfully romantic and refined restaurant in the heart of Berlin-Kreuzberg2”

BLISS 57

Augsburger Straße 44, 10789 Berlin +49 (0) 30 220 10 2288 (Reservations) “An amazing restaurant in a luxury hotel”

2 W. 57TH Street, New York +1 (212) 219-8970 www.blissworld.com “Achieve a higher state of happy with spa-tacular treatments”

ÁVALON BY RAMON FREIXA

MIAMI LIFE CENTER

RESTAURANT 44

Carrer del Pare Gallifa, 3 08003 Barcelona +34 932 95 79 05 www.avalonrestaurant.es “The most modern way to bring tradition to the table”

736 6th Street, Miami Beach, Florida +1 (305) 534-8988 www.miamilifecenter.com “The ideal place to share a sense of your life’s purpose and meaning”

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19-21 Nikolskaya Ulitsa, 109012 Moscow +7 (495) 9333389 www.baccaratcristalroom.ru “Romantic gateway in the heart of the city”

17 avenue Franklin Roosevelt, 75008 Paris +33 01 43 59 02 13 www.restaurant-lasserre.com “An exceptional place, a dining institution in Paris”

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C BLISS 60 Sloane Avenue, Chelsea, London +44 20 7590 6146 www.blissworld.co.uk “World’s best spa services and treatments”

KIMANTRA URBAN SPA 5 Camden Passage, Islington, London +44 20 7226 8860 www.kimantra.co.uk “Modern and contemporary unisex urban spa”

BUSINESS NETJETS Airport Vnukovo 3, Moscow +44 (0)20 7361 9620 www.netjetseurope.com “Your Own Private Airline”

MANZONI SPA

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL EAST UNION Airport Pulkovo 2, St.Petersburg +7 (812) 313 2653 www.eastunion.ru “Integrated services in the field of business aviation”

THE BLANCH LAW FIRM 261 Madison Avenue, 12th Floor,New York +1 (212) 736-9777 www.theblanchlawfirm.com “Winning criminal cases requires a winning trial strategy”

BARCLAYS CAPITAL 200 Park Avenue, NY 10166, New York +1 (212) 412-4000 www.barcap.com “Provide their clients with a full spectrum of solutions”

801 Brickell Avenue, Florida 33131, Miami +1 (887) RBC-BANK www.rbcwminternational.com “High net worth and niche corporate and institutional clients worldwide”

ONO SPA

HSBC BANK PLC

YI SPA Monbijouplatz 3a, 10178 Berlin +49 (0) 3028879665 www.yi-spa.com “We know the way to 7sth heaven”

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THE SIX SENSES SPA

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30 Rue la Perouse, 75116 Paris +39 01 45 00 83 70 www.majestic-hotel.com “Beauty pleases the eyes, sweetness charms the soul”

Potsdamer Straße 3, 10785 Berlin +49 (0) 30 590 05 11 00 www.onospa.de “The ONO SPA provides lasting relaxation and energy”

Hotel Arts, Marina 19-21, 08005 Barcelona +34 93 221 10 00 www.sixsenses.com “Complete relaxation and total welfare”

HSBC PRIVATE BANK 109 Avenue des Champs Elysées, 75008 Paris +39 01 49 52 20 00 www.hsbcprivatebankfrance.com “We are your connections worldwide”

14, rue Pergolèse, 75116 Paris +39 01 44 17 17 44 www.bignonlebray.com “Bignon Lebray specializes in all areas of Business Law, in all matters advisory and contentious”

DIOR INSTITUT

MAJ CLUB WELLNESS CENTRE

via Manzoni 14, 20129 Milano +39 39 02 7601 7512 www.milanonotai.it “Milano Notai Studio working with private banks, financial institutions and companies”

BIGNON LEBRAY ADVOCATES

Via Santo Spirito 20, 20121 Milán +39-02-7600-5700 www.hotelmanzoni.com “It’s a place where you can reenergize and relax after a day of business”

25 Avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris +39 01 53 67 65 35 www.spaplazaathenee.com “The Dior institute offer a tailor-made service where luxury and relax are their main focus”

MILANO NOTAI STUDIO

129 New Bond Street, Mayfair, London +44 020 7499 7624 www.hsbc.com “One of the world’s largest banking and financial services”

MADIGAN BROWNE ARCHITECTS 63 Grosvenor Street, Mayfair, London +44 020 7036 6290 www.madiganbrowne.com “The best architectural advice, bringing your ideas to life”

LARUFFA E ASSOCIATI Via Malpighi 4, 20129 Milano +39 02 7712 71 www.laruffaeassociati.it “A law firm in continuous expansion, consisting of young and dynamic professionals”

Alexanderplatz 1, 10178 Berlin +49 (0) 30 31 51 93 5-0 www.ebc-hochschule.de “Business? Just think about International Business School”

BERLIN CAPITAL CLUB Mohrenstraße 30, 10117 Berlin +49 (0) 30 206 297 6 www.berlincapitalclub.de “The first private business club in Berlin”

CUATRECASAS, GONÇALVES PEREIRA Paseo de Gracia 111, 08008 Barcelona +34 932 90 55 50 www.cuatrecasas.com “A law firm globally renowned in legal matters”

GLOBAL ABOGADOS Muntaner261, 08021 Barcelona +34 933 62 05 45 Principe de Vergara 55, 28006 Madrid +34 91 563 1002 www.globalabogados.com “Quality and excellence in legal services”

FEDEX EXPRESS Edificio fedex. Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas 902 100 871 www.fedex.com “Deliveries to anywhere in the world”

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C SHOPPING Chopard Rue de la Confédération 8 1204 Geneva +41 022 311 37 28 www.chopard.com “Creators of fantasy”

TIFFANY & CO 25 Old Bond Street, Mayfair, London +44 20 7409 2790 www.tiffany.co.uk “The cool simplicity of Tiffany chic”

CHANEL 26 Old Bond Street, London +44 020 7493 5040 www.chanel.com “Discover the latest in fashion & accessories, eyewear, fragrance, fine jewelry & watches”

KITON Stoleshnikov pereulok 13, 109012, Moscow +7 (495) 933 3120 www.kiton.it “Philosophy of Kiton based on the traditional old school of Neapolitan tailor art”

HERMÈS Moscow GUM, 3 Red Square, Moscow +7 (495) 620-30-19 www.hermes.com “Discover the world and the expertise of Hermès through collections”

DOLCE & GABBANA Via della Spiga 26, 20121 Milano +39-02-7602-1529 www.dolcegabbana.it “The best of the Italian brand in an incredible place”

GUCCI Via Monte Napoleone 5-7, 20121, Milano +39-02-7712-71 www.gucci.com “If you are in Milan, you can not miss this store”

Stuart Weitzman 625 Madison Avenue, New York +1 (212) 750-2555 www.stuartweitzman.com “Stuart Weitzman shoes are performance and sculpture at a time and materials combined with excellent design”

KADEWE Tauentzienstr. 21-24, 10789 Berlin +49 (0) 30 21 21 0 www.kadewe.de “The best brands in only one place”

THE CORNER SHOP Französische Straße 40, 10117 Berlin +49 (0)30 20 67 09 50 www.thecornerberlin.de “Luxury brands in a special corner”

GEORGES RECH Claudio Coello 46, 28001 Madrid +34 91 435 30 90 Provenza 292, 08008 Barcelona +34 93 216 09 25 Calle Sorni 1, 46004 Valencia +34 96 394 11 79 www.georges-rech.fr

BARNEYS 660 Madison Avenue, New York +1 (212) 826-8900 www.barneys.com “Luxury Designer handbags, shoes and clothing”

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN BOUTIQUE 965 Madison Avenue, New York +1 (212) 396-1884 www.christianlouboutin.com “Enjoy the artistry and theatricality of the world of Louboutin”

INCA 2317 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach +1 (305) 673-9170 www.theincacollection.com “Sophisticated luxury swimwear and elegant resort wear collection”

SUMMER 2012

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2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach +1 (305) 938-3000 www.whotelsthestore.com “Iconic design with contemporary luxury”

HUGO BOSS 115 Avenue des Champs-Elysees, 75008 Paris +39 01 53 57 35 40 www.hugoboss.com “The biggest store and the most relaxing thanks to its large proportions”

LOUIS VUITTON 22 Avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris +39 01 45 62 47 00 www.louisvuitton.com “ A tribute to the savoir-faire of Louis Vuitton”

Loewe Goya 4, Madrid +34 914 263 588 www.loewe.com “Loewe represents the very best of Spanish luxury”

LETTER

PHOTO REBECA SARAY

CEO Le CITY deluxe

Ceo & Founder Le CITY deluxe claudia.trimde@le-citydeluxe.com

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SUMMER 2012

Wherever you are, enjoy the summer breeze, Yours truly, Claudia Trimde.

CLAUDIA TRIMDE

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