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46 TRAVEL
102 ELEGANCE
Kaia Gerber Photographed by Karl Lagerfeld Baxter Cinema
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Giovanni Gastel, Prince of Elegance
54 PHOTOGRAPHY Doutzen Kroes Lingerie
61 FASHION
Dennis Basso, Handmade in New York
74 ELEGANCE Very British
82 ELEGANCE
Lando Simonetti, La Martina
88 ELEGANCE Noriyuki Misawa
91 ELEGANCE French Lesson
96 ELEGANCE Vibrant Styles
The Fleurier Amadeo by Bovet Scabal Made-to-Measure Tailoring
103 ELEGANCE Tailored Stories
104 TIMEPIECES Timeless Femininity
108 JEWELLERY Dazzling Dreams
110 ELEGANCE
Wild Spirit and Sporting Traditions
115 ELEGANCE
The Eternal beauty of Black & White
128 AUTOMOTIVE The Ralph Lauren Collection
137 AUTOMOTIVE Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI
138AUTOMOTIVE The Power of Evolution
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159 DESIGN
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162 AUTOMOTIVE The Unique Flavour of the Past
174 AVIATION
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Chanel Presents
Kaia Gerber
IN THEIR LATEST ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN PHOTOGRAPHED BY KARL LAGERFELD Kaia Gerber made her debut on the couture scene earlier this year on Chanel’s Paris runway. The model definitely made an impression as Karl Lagerfeld called her back to shoot the advertising campaign for the brand’s latest handbag collection. For the location, Karl Lagerfeld chose Coco Chanel’s immaculately preserved apartment, which is perched atop the label’s flagship shop in Paris. Surrounded by elegant bookcases and plush sofa cushions, Kaia shows off three of Chanel’s signature handbags. The campaign was captured by Kagerfeld himself and portrays the young beauty carelessly lounging just as Coco may have done in her time. Kaia wears outfits in housesignature: black and white, accessorized with the streetstyle catnip slingbacks, tweeds and a chic party dress. Chanel’s Couture Show for this season was a gardening extravaganza with a bubbling fountain, elaborate trellises, sandy pathways and over 10,000 English roses that decorated the Grand Palais. The runways were decked with tweed separates in sweet and delicate colors. Kaia was one
of the models that waltzed along the runway in shimmering gowns in sequins, chiffon, tulle, feathers and iridescent pink from this collection. A closer look at the collection reveals nearly 1,000 hours of work and approximately 123,670 embellishments. A single garment from the couture collection includes 40,000 beads, 5,650 stones and Swarovski pearls, and 74,300 sequins and required 820 hours of meticulous work by Chanel’s petites mains. The embellishments are so tightly embroidered that they are only noticeable with careful observation. Spring was everywhere and this included atop headbands, along waistlines and especially adorning transparent ankle boots with Lucite heels that were hand-embellished with 11,880 beads and 122,500 sequins. Lagerfeld transported viewers to secret garden with a most fashionable collection. The advertising campaign in black and white photography is a sharp contrast to the spring flair of the Haute Couture Show. However it best illustrates the special and timeless relationship between a woman and her bags. Lagerfeld 41
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visually tells this story in a way that transcends generations, styles and eras by bringing the future face of fashion into the heart of its past: “Chanel’s residence is a historic relic — one that serves as a sanctuary to the iconic designer’s creative processes and influences.” The space is signature Chanel, complete with plush sofas, quilted cushions and ornate gold accent pieces. But beyond opulence, it’s also a setting filled with objects that bear memories and tell stories of a life lived by a woman many decades ago. The handbags featured in the campaign each have a history of their own but are forever linked to the brand as iconic pieces. The Gabrielle handbag, envisioned by Lagerfeld as a bag befitting the label’s founder, has a contrasting structure being both strict and supple. The double metallic chain allows the wearer multiple ways to carry it. Chanel’s Classic 11.2 and 2.55 Handbags are immediately identifiable by their silhouette. With the rectangular shape and boyish 42
allure, the Boy, was created by Lagerfeld inspired by Gabrielle Chanel’s first love. The Vanity Case is a miniature version of the timeless accessory. It comes in an elegant shape with a handle and shoulder strap and secret padlock and key perfect for all you travel necessities. This season these handbags are reminiscent of the garden theme that featured heavily on the runways, display soft greens and blues along soft shades of pink. There are some clear and colored PVC bags, as well as an abundance of sequins and beading. Some of the handbags are in calfskin, lambskin, goatskin, patent leather and denim. The combination of colors and textures provides for some straightforwardly pretty bags that will almost undoubtedly attract attention. Though its not everyday that a young model may get a call from Karl Lagerfeld to meet him in Paris for a photo shoot for a brand like Chanel, it is quite easy to understand why this fresh new face attracted Lagerfeld’s attention.
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Baxter Cinema. Design Capital
Emotion and design take center stage at Baxter Cinema with the theatrical presentation of their latest collection, which demonstrates a passion for materials and expert craftsmanship. Baxter’s magic lies in choosing the most pristine leather, work it to preserve its natural quality with the imperfections that render it unique and using it in unusual ways.
THE STORY OF
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OF PASSION AND DESIGN MADE IN ITALY Luigi and Paolo Bestetti
Baxter’s new collection was presented at the Milano Design Week earlier this year with a theatrical installation in their Milan showroom.
Baxter tells the story of Italian excellence. Since 1990, it has become synonymous with expert craftsmanship and impeccable selection of materials. Its unique furniture elements feature quality leathers, furs and fabrics reinterpreted with English taste and Italian expertise. The story of Baxter is one of passion and design made in Italy. It is a story of a family, of entrepreneurs Luigi and Paolo Bestetti, who have passionately crafted genuine materials into unique furniture creations. Baxter opened the doors to their showroom, Baxter Cinema, in 2015 after a painstaking restoration of Milan’s famed President Cinema. Extensive work was done to preserve the original structure while rendering the space dynamic and elegant for a furniture showroom. Baxter Cinema occupies a space of 1,200 square-meters and is complete with a bookshop, a club bar and a projection room.
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MOOD IS
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“IT IS EXPRESSED IN AN UNPREDICTABLE MIX OF MATERIALS, COLOR AND TEXTURES”
Baxter’s new collection was unveiled earlier this year during the Milan Design Week at Baxter Cinema. Reminiscent of a theatrical performance, rich velvet curtains opened to reveal each installation of the new collection. Different settings took the stage showcasing décor elements of the collection in domestic scenarios. Key furniture elements were superbly incorporated to elegantly complete each scene. enveloping visitors into a welcoming atmosphere of relaxation and refinement. Living rooms come to life with sumptuously soft sofas, linear coffee tables and decorative yet formal armchairs. Every element has been incorporated into each setting blending a remarkable alchemy of colors, materials and styles. Each environment is the result of a combination of heterogeneous pieces that as a whole create a unique attitude of design rather than a particular style.
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PRINCE OF ELEGANCE
Milanese born, Giovanni Gastel is the son of Giuseppe Gastel and Ida Visconti di Modrone. He demonstrated his artistic capabilities from a young age joining acting companies and publishing a collection of poems by the age of sixteen. He had his first photographic contract in the 1970 working for portraits, still life and wedding ceremonies. After a few years, the lands an important opportunity working for the auction house Christie’s. By the mid 1980s Gastel enters the world of fashion where he has been very active collaborating
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with the industry’s most prestigious publications. He has also photographed advertising campaigns for international brands the likes of Dior,Trussardi, and Versace. He is known for this unique style of poetic irony, balanced composition and a taste for elegance, the latter has been greatly influenced by his mother. In 1997 the Triennale di Milano dedicates a personal exhibition consecrating his role in the art of photography. His professional success consolidates appearing alongside Helmut Newton, Mario Testino and Anne Leibowitz.
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PHOTOGRAPHY DUTCH LINGERIE BRAND HUNKEMÖLLER CONTINUES ITS COLLABORATION WITH MODEL DOUTZEN KROES WHO BARES HER CURVES IN THIS NEW COLLECTION.
Featuring Doutzen Kroes
Dutch brand Hunkemöller, once again turns to Doutzen Kroes for the campaign of their latest season. The Dutch-Frisian model, who had previously been a Victoria’s Secret Angel, shows off her sensational physique in designs of lace lingerie to seduce in this new campaign. The blonde beauty strips to the sultry styles of lingerie to reveal her chiseled physique, and 54
captivates in a selection of beautiful undergarments. The collection features bra and panty sets, suspenders, bodysuits, robes and slip dresses with lace trimmings in shades of nude and black. Hunkemöller, known for their excellent world class service and broad collections, believe that lingerie is essential for every woman. This season, the brand presents a collection that consists of bras, slips,
PHOTOGRAPHY BRAND AMBASSADOR DOUTZEN KROES SHOWS OFF HER PHYSIQUE IN A SELECTION OF SEXY UNDERGARMENTS IN A SENSUAL ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN FOR HUNKEMÖLLER.
hosiery, nightwear and robes. Doutzen Kroes takes the spotlight with retro-inspired wavy blonde hair, voluminous lashes and come-hither looks, and is every bit as sexy as the seductive designs she wears. “Days end but memories last for ever…” a thought that echos throughout the collection and the campaign images, which feature Doutzen Kroes in sensual scenarios flaunting her figure in beautiful, seductive pieces. The stunning model that has previously worked with Hunkemöller for their Swim
Campaign is back for their new lingerie collection. Doutzen Kroes will also continue her collaboration with the ‘Doutzen Stories,’ the lingerie collection inspired on the model’s personal style.. 867 Diamond Collection: The collection embraces all of the glamour of the Art Deco movement with sleek geometric lines and diamonds. Diamond Link Collection: Brilliant pavé-set diamonds elevate supple 18k white gold to the height of classic glamour.
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DENNIS EXQUISITE FABRICS ARE LAYERED TO ACHIEVE AN AIRY SOPHISTICATED LOOK DETAILED WITH HAND-EMBROIDERED COLORFUL MOSAICS.
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DEDICATION TO CREATION AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL IN PRODUCING THE FINEST IN LUXURY GOODS HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE MISSION, OF THIS UNIQUE BRAND. TO MARK ITS 35TH ANNIVERSARY, DENNIS BASSO CELEBRATES WITH A BOLD NEW COLLECTION THAT DRAWS INSPIRATION FROM THE INTERNATIONAL WOMAN WHO HAS TRAVELED THE WORLD VISITING EXOTIC AND INTERESTING LOCATIONS. SHE IS A SPECTACULAR, STRONG AND GLAMOROUS WOMAN. EXPERT CRAFTSMEN AND ARTISANS HAVE SKILLFULLY WORKED FOR GENERATIONS, IN THE NEW YORK CITY STUDIO, PERFECTING THE ART OF HANDMADE DESIGNS. THE HAVE FOCUSED ON FASHION, MODERNITY, AND INNOVATION. COMMITMENT TO CRAFTSMANSHIP AND TALENT COMBINED WITH THE MOST ADVANCED TECHNIQUES HAVE ALLOWED THE BRAND TO CREATE AUTHENTIC, LIMITED PRODUCTS OF UNSURPASSED QUALITY. RAW MATERIALS ARE HAND SELECTED IN LIMITED QUANTITIES FROM AUCTIONS AND COLLECTORS WORLDWIDE. THIS REPRESENTS LESS THAN 0.1% OF THE ENTIRE PRODUCTION THAT MEET THE LABEL’S RIGOROUS STANDARDS OF QUALITY. THIS REVERED IN-HOUSE SOURCING OF DIVERSE MATERIALS ALLOWS THEM TO CRAFT EACH ITEM FROM CONCEPTION TO COMPLETION, WITH UTMOST ATTENTION TO DETAIL, QUALITY AND VALUE TO ENSURE THEIR CLIENTS UNIQUE PIECES AND IMPECCABLE SERVICE FOR YEARS TO COME. BILLOWING SILHOUETTES IN SILK CHIFFONS, GEORGETTE, AND TULLE FLOW AMONG WEIGHTLESS FURS, SEQUINS IN MINI, MIDI AND FULL-LENGTH DESIGNS. EXQUISITE FABRICS ARE LAYERED TO ACHIEVE AN AIRY SOPHISTICATED LOOK DETAILED WITH HAND-EMBROIDERED COLORFUL MOSAICS. KNOWN FOR ITS ECLECTIC AND EXPENSIVE TASTE, DENNIS BASSO PROPOSES SPORTY FRINGE FURS, LAVISH THROWS AND
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HAND CRAFTED GARMENTS. MINK, SABLE, FOX, LYNX AND BROADTAIL ACCENTUATE FIGURES OF DELICATE CHIFFON AND TULLE. THE COLLECTION PRESENTS A COLOR PALETTE OF WARM SPICE AND VIBRANT TONES IN RUST, KHAKI, CAYENNE, VIOLET AND AQUA COMBINED WITH EARTHY NEUTRALS OF VANILLA AND SAND. COUNTLESS HOURS ARE DEVOTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNIQUES THAT MIX DIFFERENT TEXTURES AND MATERIALS. DENNIS BASSO AND HIS TEAM SHARE A PASSION FOR CREATING UNIQUENESS IN MIXING DESIGN AND CRAFT ENSURING THAT EACH PRODUCT BECOMES AN AUTHENTIC WORK OF ART. 61
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BILLOWING SILHOUETTES IN SILK CHIFFONS, GEORGETTE, AND TULLE FLOW AMONG WEIGHTLESS FURS, SEQUINS IN MINI, MIDI AND FULLLENGTH DESIGNS. COUNTLESS HOURS ARE DEVOTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNIQUES THAT MIX DIFFERENT TEXTURES AND MATERIALS. DENNIS BASSO AND HIS TEAM SHARE A PASSION FOR CREATING UNIQUENESS IN MIXING DESIGN AND CRAFT ENSURING THAT EACH PRODUCT BECOMES AN AUTHENTIC WORK OF ART.
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DEDICATION TO CREATION AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL IN PRODUCING THE FINEST IN LUXURY GOODS HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE MISSION, OF THIS UNIQUE BRAND.
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LANDO SIMONETTI interview FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR AT LA MARTINA
Lando Simonetti, born in Rome, Italy in 1942, moved to Argentina when you were only six years old. You started your professional life in Buenos Aires and you came up with the idea to launch a brand linked to the sport of polo, traditional sport in Argentina. How did everything start? The story of La Martina began in Buenos Aires in 1985 with the idea of creating a brand that would define polo and in particular Argentinean polo, which is the best in the world. The first La Martina brand products were obviously technical products for the game (boots, saddles, bags, tack). Clothing arrived some years later when I decided to create a polo team. The first items were jerseys for the ‘La Martina’ polo team. It was a great success! Other teams followed, wanting personalised jerseys and, over time, we wound up supplying the polo world championships. After this start, the textile sector of the business began to expand even more, and not only in Argentina. We began to sell products outside the country, opening the first stores in Europe and the United States.
We began to open stores in Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia, which led us to expand our product range. Today, La Martina is the only brand that represents polo players and their families in this incredible, glamorous world of polo.
La Martina has become one of the leading casual brands in the fashion arena. What is the full story and are you satisfied with the results till now? The story can be summarised by the evolution of the company, which began by following polo players and their families in the international polo circuit, providing them not only with technical equipment, but also, little by little, with casual wear. Since polo is international, our clothing began to appear in many cities where the sport is played, where most of the tournaments take place, and where the best Argentinean players –masters in the sport – moved around. Yes, I am very satisfied with the path taken and the results we have achieved, even if there is still a lot of work to be done.
Do you play polo? I played when I was young.
Identity behind the brand. Polo equipment but much more… What is La Martina today? We began with technical products and in our international growth the products most requested were obviously accessories and textiles.
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La Martina is sure to be a hit for its stylish sports and casual wear.Who wears La Martina, can you draft the Identity Card of La Martina aficionado? Polo players and their families share our values (passion, spontaneity, fair play, perfection), which are recognised in an international brand that is both loyal to its origins and innovative at the same time. You first started by positioning the brand in Argentina through polo equipment products. Then you started to open a few stores in polo community areas such as Palm Beach, Florida and London, UK. Can you tell me the brand strategy for the forthcoming future? The strategy in the medium-term is to position the La Martina brand among younger people. We want to rejuvenate our products and services to appeal to millennials.
3 words that best describe yourself. Don’t ever … ever … ever give up!! If you could change something in the fashion world, what would it be? I wouldn’t change a thing. Even ugly fashion is necessary. How is the business of La Martina developing? Considering the international economic and political crisis, we’re doing great. I am very happy - we have a great future ahead of us. Where are the significant growth areas? Geographically: south-east Asia, China, Japan and Korea, areas that are still new for us, where polo is still relatively unknown. Demographically: millennials are the new clients we are trying to focus on.We began 30 years ago and we are now experiencing and addressing the new generation among La Martina consumers.
The best way to reach these new consumers is through e-commerce. For more than a year we have had a new e-commerce platform, directly managed by us, and the positive results we have seen are incredible. What about media. Chief and Washington post owner Jeff Bezos recently said that “Newspapers will be a luxury item like horses are”. I’ve never heard Bezos’ statement, but I certainly agree with him. Printed newspapers will not disappear with the advent of digital papers, but will be viewed as a luxury product. Have you ever thought of creating lines dedicated to other elite sports? No, I’m convinced that success is achieved by focusing on only one sport, in our case polo, and constantly improving in this sector. The perfect testimonial for La Martina would be…? Steve McQueen. Not only was he a great actor who represented what was ‘cool’ at the time, but he awas also a biker and a sports car pilot and in addition he played polo very well. Who’s or Whom are your style icon? Steve McQueen is still a current style icon, even if he is from an older generation. More recently, I would say Prince Harry. A free spirit, sometimes a rebel, very modern, he has never tried to impress anyone, and he also plays polo very well!
La Martina is one of a growing number of emerging-market companies to develop a successful global brand. It has done so via its passion for polo, its strong Argentine roots, exclusivity, distinctive stores and prestige, highquality authentic products. About 20 per cent of materials continue to be locally sourced; those for the technical equipment – such as saddles, kneepads, mallets – are 100 per cent from Argentina. At present La Martina is sold in 56 countries through an exclusive distribution network that counts multi-brand channels and more than 85 mono-brand boutiques, and is present at more than 100 polo events every year throughout the world.
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“La Martina is a family business with family values. We have a passion for the sport of polo and for supplying polo equipment and clothing. Polo is fascinating, fast and dynamic. It sends adrenaline through your veins, but it is also dangerous, especially in Argentina where the speed of the game is much faster. La Martina started out making polo equipments bearing in mind the technical and design aspects, and above all, the safety of the sport. Today, this is still our philosophy... “ 85
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Noriyuki Misawa is a shoemaker and an artist. Fascinated by leather shoes he learned shoemaking in Tokyo, and later moved to Vienna. Ever since he aspiringly acquired art and craft, Misawa started to think about shoes from a perspective of art. As a result, he received two prizes at the Germany International Efficiency Contest of Shoemakers in 2010 for both “Gold medal” and “Honor prize.”
Misawa returned to Japan entering the world of leather crafts in order to extend his range of expression. He furthered his studies in leather craftsmanship and held a series of exhibitions winning the 2015 “Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Minister Award” becoming the first shoethemed prizewinner. He then set to work strenuously producing art pieces of shoes exhibiting at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival and in New York City.
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ELEGANCE This season, the Hackett gentleman has three options to choose: City Shades, The Great British Stripe and Devon Air. Featuring Hackett Mayfair’s renown tailoring, City Shades juxtaposes a depth of texture with simple lines in a color palette of soft spring colors like sand, stone, grey with a splash of aqua and blue.
The Great British Stripe offers a more relaxed yet elegant approach. Colors are mostly red, white and navy paired with hints of mint and sky blue. Blazers for any occasion are mixed with chinos and shorts in mint and sky blue, complete the look with accessories from the Hurlingham collection. The Devon Air is best described as poolside elegance with nostalgic patterns and washed out colors.
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The Fleurier Amadeo 7-Day Skeleton Tourbillon is the first skeletonized Tourbillon from Bovet’s Fleurier collection. This tourbillon watch manufactured by Dimier 1738, Manufacture de Haute Horlogerie Artisanale, is a new anthem to the decorative arts. This tourbillon watch gives a clear idea of the efforts that must have been expended by the watchmakers in achieving such a result without making too many technical concessions. This is especially true considering the vulnerable and delicate nature of open-worked movements, and their escapement. For this model, Pascal Raffy and his teams took a different approach in order for it to achieve aesthetic excellence in this watch without reducing reliability and precisiontiming performances. By using three-quarter plates a great deal of light pours through the tourbillon carriage, thus increasing the mechanical density in the upper section of the movement. This is important since the latter contains the two traditional barrels that supply sufficient energy to ensure a 7-day power reserve. The skeleton Amadeo Tourbillon watch represents the ultimate expression of the use of volumes that in make it more a sculptural masterpiece than a decorated mechanism. The cut-out shapes, the engravings and the contrasts between the different surfaces accentuate the complexity of the mechanism and magnify all the details.
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Made-to-Measure Gentlemen’s Tailoring by Scabal www.scabal.com Scabal’s tailoring collection is “one that reflects the rejuvenation of social occasions.” It proposes key day-to-night pieces and basics with a luxurious lift. The collection draws inspiration from Italian craftsmanship with soft, lightweight fabrics such as suede and wool and softer slimmer lines for ease of movement. Colors range from classic coffee brown to radiant reds. Suede predominates with lightweight handcrafted jackets lined with first-class fabrics des an iconic outerwear staple.
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TAILORED STORIES The suiting street. A significant place to be for those that are into high-end, impeccably made bespoke clothing. From the late 18th century tailors began moving into the Savile Row. It became synonymous with high quality tailoring serving the rich and powerful. A World-Famous Clientele It’s been the go-to destination for fashion-conscious men for centuries.The following are just a few of the most notable. The late, great Winston Churchill frequented many of the Row’s top designers on a regular basis, including his very favorite, Henry Poole & Co. In fact, it was this particular tailor that was responsible for Churchill’s now iconic pin-striped suits, as well as other staples.To this day, Henry Poole & Co. still gets ongoing requests from high-end customers for custom-made suits just like the ones Churchill made so famous. Mr. Charlie Chaplin’s legendary portrayals of the “little tramp” on the silver screen, baggy suits and all. However, in his off-screen life, Chaplin was just as well known for being a well-dressed, dapper man of impeccable taste, so naturally he was a Savile Row customer as well. He is well known for wearing classic designs from the likes of Gieves & Hawkes in some of Old Hollywood’s most famous photographs of him. Horatio Nelson. also wore gorgeous uniforms made by well-known tailors in the Row. In fact, he was killed wearing one of them at the Battle of Trafalgar. Of course, these are just a few of the many famous folks that have visited the Row in search of the best custom-tailored clothing money can buy. Others have included the likes of Frank Sinatra, Jude Law and the Beatles to touch on just a few noteworthy names.
Savile Row is today modern and superb then ever, with a range of tailors providing bespoke tailoring to customers in suit styles ranging traditional to modern cutting edge. Illustration by Paula Jáuregui
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baguette or brilliant-cut – along the shaped lugs and bezel. Royal Oak Audemars Piguet presents the Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon, Concept Flying Tourbillon has a total of over 460 diamonds. The case the first Royal Oak Concept model for women as well as the first features a glare proof sapphire crystal and case back, crown set with a Audemars Piguet flying tourbillon. Since its introduction, more translucent sapphire cabochon. The movement than 15 yeas ago, the Royal Oak Concept itself is visible through the front or the case as collection has featured some of the most advanced technologies, including the Acoustic well as the back and features white lacquer and satin-brushed bridges and polished angles. Research, the Supersonnerie, and the Laptimer The watch is powered by the self-winding split-second chronograph. This year, however, new caliber 2951, which again presents a flying the brand turns to ladies with an ultimate tourbillon at six o’clock. It beats at a frequency mechanical jewelry timepiece! Launching their first-ever ladies’ Concept of 21,600 vibrations per hour. The movement, assembled from 255 individual components, is watch is a big step for the manufacture because mounted on 17 jewels and it comes with a 72it shows that they are trying to create innovative hour power reserve. The open-worked barrel and technologically interesting watches for is visible at 11 o’clock, evoking an image of a women and not just ones with diamonds and spikes. snowflake in the middle of diamond-set icicles. Women’s watches according to Audemars It comes in skeletonized dial color with a handstitched “large square scale” white alligator Piguet shouldn’t be limited to “shrinking, strap with 18-carat white gold AP folding clasp pinking and adding a few diamonds.” Although set with brilliant-cut diamonds. An additional white “constellation” precious stones have their place, watches for women are about so rubber strap is also included. much more. They need to reflect the individuality of each wearer, appealing to her curiosity and triggering emotion. Over the past few years Audemars Piguet has Brains, soul … and a beating heart. doubled down on its female-focused releases and The Audemars Piguet Royal this year’s Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon is The model features a 38.5mm 18-carat white Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon with brilliant-cut diamonds no different, it is big, bold and intensely feminine. gold case set with one of two diamonds versions –
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The Cleopatra Bracelet In white gold with rose cut diamonds
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Dazzling Dreams necklace features among the items presented.This piece, in vivid colors Chopard’s High Jewellery workshops are hard at work this time of has six rows of tanzanite beads of 459 carats that hold together an the year with the approach of the Cannes International Film Festival. exquisite red-tinted titanium brooch with a 12.7-carat golden pearl. Chopard has a long-standing relationship with the festival spanning It is further embellished with pear-shaped aquamarines, tanzanites, over 20 years.The Maison is responsible for crafting the festival’s awards and tsavorites, brilliant-cut and marquise-cut including the famed Palme d’Or personally crafted with Fairminded-certified ethical gold. pink sapphires, brilliant-cut spessartine garnets, brilliant-cut and marquise-cut diamonds, Caroline Scheufele, the mind behind Chopard’s brilliant-cut yellow sapphires and a fascinating jeweled creations since 2007 has dreamt a 12.4-carat pear-shaped aquamarine. shimmering new collection, the Red Carpet The final element unveiled, is an enchanting Collection, fitting to accompany cinema’s leading ladies along La Croisette for their secret watch. The piece, also reminiscent of Oriental motifs, is made in dazzling 18-carat glamorous appointments. white gold and titanium. It is ornately decorated The Red Carpet collection is inspired by delightful volutes and lacework motifs that have Scheufele’s own travels and dreams.Throughout become signature touches of the Maison with her wandering she records her impressions be they from nature, architecture, literature carved jadeite, turquoises, onyx, pear-shaped and or cinema. She is inspired by anything and brilliant-cut diamonds, brilliant-cut emeralds and brilliant-cut tanzanites. everything and translates this onto her creations. The dominating 72-carat black opal gently Three key pieces of the collection have been slides to reveal its secret: a fine Chinese lacquer presented in a sneak peek, each more dazzling in pink mother-of-pearl and chalcedony. The bracelet is composed of than the other. The first, drawing inspiration for The Great Gatsby and fashion from the 1920s. It is a choker necklace that a total of 235 carats of tanzanites in delicate strands Zelda Fitzgerald would have most certainly worn in of beads. The complete collection will be unveiled RED CARPET COLLECTION at the Cannes International Film Festival’s own red her day. The piece in 18-carat white gold lacework BY CHOPARD carpet and will be a sure promise of dazzling dreams is set with 38 carats of pear-shaped diamonds and Is a dazzling new collection that yet to come. briolette-cut and brilliant-cut diamonds. Another draws inspiration from travels and dreams.
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Polo was imported from India following a British military expedition. The rules and codes of the game have been transformed from their once recreational nature to an actual discipline
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La Martina’s latest collection is a bold statement of the label’s evolution into the future, whilst keeping faith to their polo heritage. The collection features three distinct lines that aim to suffuse the frail line between active wear and casualwear without, of course, forgoing elegance.
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La Martina’s new collection shows a new direction, which incorporates contemporar y expressive codes that epitomize the lifestyle of the polo champion. La Martina encompasses the spirit of the inexhaustible globetrotter, playing particular emphasis on three very important polo nations: Argentina, England and the United States. A novelty in this collection is a structural revolution. We embark on a journey between the wild plains and the euphoria of the city in Argentina, La Martina’s motherland. The Argentine polo player demonstrates a natural balance, on one side the natural wonders, impetuous waterfalls,
LA MARTINA ENCOMPASSES THE SPIRIT OF THE INEXHAUSTIBLE GLOBETROTTER, PLAYING PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON THREE IMPORTANT POLO NATIONS
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Martina pays tribute to the gentlemen of the Ivy League with a line that incorporates that style which is at the same time elegant and sporty.The color palette remains truthful to the traditional red, white and blue of the American flag, which also appears omnipresent in prints and embroidery. Denim is the protagonist of this part of the collection. Although chemises and polo dresses add a touch of informality. Jackets also feature heavily, particularly the classic varsity bomber jacket with an “H” that recalls Harvard. Women’s leather jackets features an indigo wash and special stud applications on the back.The traditional polo shirts have been enriched with customizations that make reference to New York and Boston, and of course to the polo world. The collection features three distinct lines that aim to suffuse the frail line between active wear and casualwear without, of course, forgoing elegance.The formality of the Lifestyle line has been dramatically reduced in favor of a more versatile approach for everyday and sporting contexts maintaining La Martina’s refined distinctiveness. The Guards line, a tribute to the Royal Family guards, also undergoes a change where the serious features of the garments have been revisited for a lighter and more spontaneous style. Lastly, the brand introduces for the first time the Crossover line.The line is a combination of iconic and traditional models enriched with or iginal graphic designs that offer ample space for individuality and personalization. La Martina continues its co-branding collaboration with Maserati with a line of versatile active wear. The line is a celebration of the passion for sports and high quality standards that these two brands embody.
LA MARTINA’S NEW COLLECTION SHOWS A NEW DIRECTION THAT MERGES CONTEMPORARY EXPRESSIVE CODES THAT EPITOMIZE THE LIFESTYLE OF THE POLO CHAMPION.
La Martina dresses are the essential garments of a feminine wardrobe defined by style, elegant finishing touches and selected materials
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With over 70 cars, the Ralph Lauren collection is the highest-valued in the world. It began in 1983 with a 1971 Mercedes 280SE 4.5 convertible, a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing and a 1979 Porsche 930. To its owner, however, it is simply “moving art.� The collection comprises racecars and rare limited edition models. The 1958 Ferrari 259 TR with its sexy silhouette and signature color. This 250 Testa Rossa is perhaps one the most identifiable models with bodywork by Scaglietti and a roaring V12 engine. 130
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Forbes estimates Ralph Lauren’s collection to be worth at least $300 million. The cars have been showcased in select museums and shows and have won twice at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The 1929 4.5-liter Bentley ‘Blower’ is a fitting addition. It is one of 55 Bentley’s with a supercharged Blower engine with a horsepower of 175. It is one of the most coveted vehicles of the automotive ‘Belle Époque,’ having participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1930, 1932 and again in 1933. 133
AUTOMOTIVE The collection features a 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder with its aluminum 1.5-liter boxer engine designed by Dr. Ernst Fuhrmann. Ralph Lauren owns the 61st of a total of 90 550 Spyders built. This same model gained notoriety having claimed the life of James Dean. Lauren’s passion goes beyond merely collection; in fact he painstakingly has restored some of the models, such as the 1955 Mercedes Gullwing. According to Lauren, “I wanted to restore them as I thought they should ideally be.”
In 1986 Lauren acquired the 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. This is a variant of the 250 with a shorter chassis, Pinifarina body by Scaglietti and a V12 engine with 275 horsepower. With its revolutionary design by William Heynes, the 1955 Jaguar XKD offered aerodynamic stability and competitive advantage on the track. “I somehow felt that the real beauty of owning a rare and magnificently designed car was the fact that you can use it,” stated Lauren. “You can look at it, enjoy its visual qualities, as with a painting, but you can also get inside and drive it - which means both enjoying the drive itself and going somewhere with it.”
All vehicles are kept in working condition in a secret garage. The 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 MM with its 225 horsepower engine is reputed to be ‘best pre-war sports car.’
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With over 70 cars, the Ralph Lauren collection is the highestvalued in the world. Forbes estimates Lauren’s collection to be worth at least $300 million. The cars have been showcased in select museums and shows and have won twice at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
Many consider the 1938 Bugatti 57S Atlantic the most prized inclusion of the collection. With only 2 in existence (the other was sold in 2010 a California museum for $40 million), this model was exhibited and won the 2012 Concorso d’Eleganza in Villa d’Este.
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The optional sport differential further optimizes handling by actively distributing torque between the rear wheels. It sends more torque to the outside rear wheel when accelerating for added agility.
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Powerful performance and improved efficiency combine in the new Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI to incarnate now more than ever the concept of a practical SUV. The Audi SQ5 has a turbocharged 3.0 TFSI engine with an output of 354 hp. This means that it can go from zero to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and has a maximum speed that is electronically governed of 250 km/h. The new Audi SQ5 comes with a smooth, eight-speed tiptronic automatic transmission that can also be manually operated. The model is particularly efficient, featuring a new combustion process developed by Audi that is based on the “B-cycle” process in combination with high-pressure injectors centrally located in the combustion chambers for a shortened compression phase. This allows for more efficient combustion and increased engine efficiency. The 3.0 TFSI engine consumes 8.3 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers.
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Audi’s famed quattro permanent all-wheel drive contributes to the sporty handling of the new SQ5. During normal driving, it distributes the engine power with a slight rear-axle bias. When necessary, power is sent to the axle with the better traction.Wheel-selective torque control is active on all types of surfaces allowing enhanced traction especially when cornering. The new electromechanical power steering of the SQ5 with S-specific tuning greatly contributes to the model’s handling. It can be further enhanced with dynamic steering for situations of increased speed and steering angle. Driver assistance systems are in place from Audi’s broad portfolio such as predictive efficiency assistant, which provides specific driving tips to help the driver save fuel; the adaptive cruise control (ACC) with traffic jam assist and Audi active lane assist to name a few.
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The rear contoured bumper houses the S-specific twin exhaust tailpipes of the dual-branch exhaust system and an aluminum diffuser clasp. The panther black color is only available for the new Audi SQ5. The exterior design highlights the car’s sportive nature. The body is comprised of a combination of aluminum and extremely high-tensilestrength steels. Contoured front and rear bumpers highlight the dynamic feel with S-specific air inlets and honeycomb grille.The standard model comes with 255/45-series tires mounted on 20-inch cast aluminum wheels (21-inch wheels are available as an option). The interiors are elegantly furnished in dark tones with seats in Alcantara or Napa leather with a diamond pattern, leather steering wheel with contrast stitching and stainless steel pedals and footrest. The luggage compartment has a capacity of 550 liters that can be increased to 1,550 liters. The SQ5 includes MMI navigation plus with all-in-touch and an 8.3-inch display. Audi connect enables the vehicle to connect with the Internet via LTE. The optional Audi Virtual Cockpit displays key information in sharp graphics on a 12.3-inch monitor for added style.
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Like every engine to come out of Maranello, the GTC4Lusso T’s V8 turbo has all the classic Ferrari power unit qualities: razor-sharp throttle response, blistering performance, continuous and powerful acceleration at all speeds, an exhilarating soundtrack and compact dimensions. Mounted low down in the chassis, it helps sharpen driving dynamics.
In line with the finest Ferrari tradition, the GTC4Lusso T has been given its own unique and utterly unmistakable soundtrack. In addition to the flat-plane crankshaft, which synchronises engine firing, and equal-length exhaust headers which equalise the sound, the exhaust line now features a new central section along with a largerdiameter silencer.
THE GEARS VARIABLE BOOST MANAGEMENT One of most innovative features of the GTC4Lusso T’s V8 is Variable Boost Management, a control software that adjusts torque delivery to suit the gear selected, delivering increasingly powerful pick-up as revs rise, whilst optimising fuel consumption. And all without impinging on driving pleasure.
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As the car goes up through the gears (from 3rd to 7th), the amount of torque delivered by the engine increases all the way up to 760 Nm in 7th gear. This has allowed Ferrari to adopt longer gear ratios in the higher gears to the benefit of fuel consumption (the car’s range is, in fact 30 per cent more than the V12-engined model).
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The car’s V8 is the latest evolution to emerge from the engine family that was named the 2016 International Engine of the Year. The 3,855 cc power unit is both compact and efficient, developing 610 cv at 7,500 rpm, resulting in a specific power output of 158 cv/l, the highest in its category. It is also responds instantaneously to the throttle delivering increasingly powerful acceleration (760 Nm of maximum torque between 3,000 and 5,250 rpm) while optimising fuel consumption. The instant throttle response typical of Ferrari V8 engines is guaranteed by a flat-plane crankshaft, compact turbines featuring
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Brabus G700 6X6: Right Hand Drive Limited Edition
www.brabus.com First launched in 2013, the Brabus G700 6X6, was dubbed ‘the most expensive street-legal off-road vehicle.’ The series features only 15 models with right-hand drive as part of a special limited edition. The model has a Brabus B63S-700 twin turbo V8 engine and AMG 7-speed automatic transmission.The car can go from 0-100km7h in 7.4 seconds and has a maximum speed of 160 km/h. Nothing stops this vehicle, and that includes any imaginable terrain, its 6X6 wheel-drive with portal axles offer an extremely high ground clearance, making it perfect for off-road driving. It has 100% differential locks that are switchable to front, middle and rear axle.The model is also equipped with a unique compressor to change tire pressure to best adapt your traction needs, fully inflating or deflating tires in only 20 seconds at the touch of an overhead button!
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As you enjoy the rugged terrain, you will be perfectly comfortable in memory function seats, head restraints, steering column and exterior mirrors that adjust electrically thanks to memory function. Its custom interiors in leather are available in select colors, with double diamond stitching design and a leather-covered instrument panel with carbon fiber trimming. The AMG center console has Command controller and 4.5-inch multifunction screen. Rear seat entertainment features two 17.8-inch screens with integrated DVD player, infrared headphones and remote control. The model is equipped with Thermatic automatic climate control with two climate zones, green heat-insulating glass all around, electric sunroof and Harman Kardon Logic 7 surround sound system. This is certainly the most spectacular cross-country vehicle of all time.
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The 1954 Mercedes Benz 300 SLR W196R a Legendary Racing Icon Mercedes Benz returned to racing in 1954 intent on winning the World F1 title and the World Sportscar championship with the 1954 Mercedes Benz 300 SLR W196R. This technological gem is one of 14 created, 10 still exist; three in museums, six belong to Mercedes-Benz and another privately owned until it was auctioned for $31 million becoming the world’s most expensive car.
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was considered one of the most successful racing cars of all-time winning 9 of 12 Grand Prix.
This technological gem was built to race. The streamlined body of the The engine was designed to give the vehicle the lowest frontal area W196 was its greatest distinguishing feature and must have seemed possible: an in-line lay-down 2496cc straight eight with a power takeoff from the center of the engine’s crankshaft to minimize vibration. incredibly futuristic at the time. Rudolf Uhlenhaut, Mercedes Benz It was built specifically to win a world title and it effectively won two designer and creator of the W125, the W154 and the W165 models inside 18 months with a final scorecard showing 12 starts, nine wins. worked on the design incorporating key design elements from the previous models. For the exterior, Uhlenhaut had planned a frame of After a 15-year absence Mercedes Benz returned to the French tubes and a body made of Elektron, and aluminum and magnesium Grand Prix in 1954 with a racecar that stunned the world of F1 before the race began. After the victory at Reims the engine, which alloy, which gave the model its lightness and weight of just 36 kg (73 produced 189 kW and a maximum speed of over 300 km/h was lb). ‘SLR’ in the car’s name stands for ‘Sport Leicht Rennen’ and recalls further developed to achieve 213kW, this paired with its aerodynamic this ultra light preparation. supremacy made it much quicker than its competitors. At the German The W196R boasted numerous technological innovations. Most notably, it featured the Desmodromic valve actuation, inboard brakes, Grand Prix, the W196R won in three hours 45 minutes and 45.8 independent suspension and an aerodynamics package unlike anything seconds. Stirling Moss, Mercedes team driver won the 1955 Mille Miglia setting the event records maintaining a speed of 158 km7h of its time. The rear dorsal fin could be mounted by the driver and along 990 km of sinuous Italian roads. In 1955, the W196R won all aided when curving or braking, creating the Bernoulli effect and but one of the races it contested with the exception of the Monaco resulting in achieving high speed in curves. Mercedes Benz became the first manufacturer to overcome the limitations of Grand Prix. Its sister model, the W196S, did just as Mercedes Benz aimed for speed; the simple spring in closing valves. good until tragedy struck at the Le Mans 24-Hour. the engine which powered the Mercedes Benz retired from competitions until The W196R was the first fuel-injected F1 car. W196 both in qualifications the 1980s, however even then they had created a Mercedes Benz worked closely with German and the race at Reims produced legendary car, or in the words of Stirling Moss “the company Bosch to deliver this innovation that 189 kW and a maximum speed best sports car ever built, really an amazing machine.” has since become a standard feature on F1 cars. of over 300 km/h. Towards the ends the engine was developed progressively to achieve 213 kW.
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P51 FIGHTER COMBAT MOTORCYCLE DESIGN This is a step forward in contemporary motorcycle design: low at the back, high at the front, very narrow, with a straight line from the handlebar to the swing arm pivot.
P51 FIGHTER COMBAT RIDING ATTITUDE P51 Fighter Combat has the stiffest, lightest chassis capable of housing the greatest amount of torque as a percentage of weight ever achieved for motorcycles.
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P51 Fighter Combat by Confederate Motorcycles is a two-wheeled work of art embodying the Art of Rebellion
This is the most powerful Confederate model yet to reach the marketplace with 145 horsepower at 5200 rpm, and 160 lb-ft of torque, all at the rear wheel.
This masterpiece is powered by an S&S X-Wedge air/oil-cooled OHC 132ci (2163cc) 56.25° V-twin motor with two valves per cylinder delivering serious horsepower and immense torque in a street-legal package. The P51 Fighter Combat model is offered in two versions: the Blonde bare-metal model and the Black Flag variant. Production is limited to 61, 31 individually numbered Blonde and 30 Black Flag models.
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P51 Fighter Combat changes cruising with a well-padded comfy seat, foot pegs mounted slightly rearward of the seat for a back-to-the-future riding stance.
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The Unique Flavour of the Past Above: the Ferrari 275 GTS is one of the most recent complete Kessel Classic restorations. This spider was born in 1964, as an open top variant of the 275 GTB, and inherited the legacy of the legendary 250 GT California. It is fitted with a 260hp V12 engine that allowed it to exceed 240 km/h. The body, signed by Pininfarina, was completely different to the GTB and more similar to the previous California. Even today, to drive, it is a source of enormous pleasure, especially when you can make those twelve cylinders sing in unison.
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Young-timer, old-timer, classic or historic cars: different names depicting the same driving pleasure, the authentic pleasure of driving cars from yesteryear, far from modern assistance systems, from electronic aids, from regulations that limit the genuine sound of the engines. But it also means the pleasure of touching simple materials: the aluminium hand-crafted body or the leather of the interior, cut by skilled hands. The classic car is all this, a slower pleasure, which takes you back to times gone by, a pleasure to be savoured in every detail, both from the car and from the scenery that surrounds you. It is easy, therefore, to understand why vintage cars are increasingly sought after, have more and more value and are fought over by passionate collectors. For many there is certainly the knowledge that these motorcars represent a safe form of investment, but just as many want them for the joy of fighting with the gear lever in an interior that smells of gasoline. For these vintage driving enthusiasts, Kessel
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Classic was born in 2012, maintaining, restoring, and perfecting these cars, to return to the race track. Today it is a complete infrastructure, composed of craftsmen, panel beaters and leatherworkers. The mechanics are professionals of the old school, who understand exactly how the engine is running just by listening, who make millimetric adjustments with a screwdriver, to achieve the exact set-up to make them run perfectly, just as the testers of the time would have wanted. The body-shop of Kessel Classic is prepared to bring the car to its former glory, but, just as importantly, also to respect and privilege its originality. Better to restore than to replace, better to repair than to change. The other key professionals in the restoration process are the consultants for the various brands. If, for the Ferrari world, Kessel is a reference, for the other car manufacturers, the restorations are carried out under the supervision of people who know every last detail of the models, who know where to find original parts at the best possible prices, who can certify the cars once completed. Everything dedicated to keep the history of the motorcar alive, thanks to Kessel clients who choose to maintain unaltered our four-wheeled heritage that the most renowned brands have created over the decades. Bringing a classic car back to its maximum efficiency and splendour also means being able to use it on the road, in the events that Kessel Classic back. Occasions, such as the Passione Engadina or Bernina Granturismo
Centre: the Kessel workshop stands where, in 1974, Kessel was born, in the first embryo of what today is a company of over 100 people. The high specialization on the Ferrari models has made it a point of reference for the Prancing Horse lovers who place their cars in the hands of the Lugano mechanics. 163
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(to name but two in Switzerland), are perfect contexts to enjoy the drive and the scenery in which they are held. Then there are also the races, in which Kessel customers participate with the support of the motorsport team. The Monte-Carlo Historique Rally, for example, won by an Alpine A110 by Kessel in 2016. Whereas at the Bernina Granturismo 2017, Ronnie Kessel took the Alfa Romeo GTA, once owned by his father Loris, through the bends of one of the most beautiful alpine passes. Or, again, the F1 Historique in Monaco, won in 2016 by the Ensign of the Lugano team, driven by Alex Caffi. The commitment of Kessel Classic does not create frivolous, display objects, but brings the most intriguing cars of all time to their maximum splendour to see them again on the bends, on the road or on the track.
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The hands of the Kessel artisans and beaters are never idle. Once a car is finished, the inspiration is born to create furnishing objects which express the passion for vintage cars either at home or in the office. The minibar fridge with the appearance of the Lancia Aurelia B24 America, the shelf that recalls the face of the Ferrari 312B driven by Clay Regazzoni, the champagne holder with the appearance of the legendary “Sharknose�, the hall table that accurately reproduces the front form of the Ferrari 275 GTS or the Maserati style umbrella stand: the imagination of our clients and the craftsmanship of the Kessel Classic professionals give life to true works of art. 164
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Ultra-thin curved-foil video screens, and in-flight entertainment puts the entertainment system, lighting, temperature, Airshow systems with holograms all loom on the horizon as possible features 3D moving map, and enables passengers to control each of these in the aircraft cabin of tomorrow. Today, however, the focus is on things with the touch of a finger using their own smartphones convenience, compactness, connectivity and content. No matter and tablets. The system also creates an extraordinary passenger the product, the story is the same: people want the experience with the integration of high-definition No matter what size your same technology in their airplanes that they can LCD monitors in the forward and aft part of the aircraft, there’s a Venue for get at home or in their cars. cabin. you. In fact, Venue is now VenueTM, its next generation, high definition The selected cabin systems will be supported 24/7 flying on aircraft small cabin management system (CMS) that create the by Rockwell Collins’ customer service team, with through large – including select passenger experience in business jets. It utilises over 2,000 staff and technicians operating from 46 Cessna, Dassault, Gulfstream, the latest Cat-5 Ethernet network backbone and bases around the globe. Bombardier and Airbus 174
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The next generation helicopter is here with advanced engine technology and superior payload. When it comes to helicopters, the Bell 525 Relentless flies in a league of its own. This model features the CT7-2F1 engine known for its rugged, fuel-efficient and exceptional performance. It has next generation engine technology that provides reliable power and superior performance on all flight missions. The Bell 525 Relentless includes the ARC Horizon flight deck system which provides pilots and crew unparalleled situational awareness through the use of a fully integrated avionics flight deck paired with an advanced fly-by-wire flight control system that results in enhanced safety levels and mission capabilities. In addition, the
Bell 525 Relentless is the first commercial helicopter to incorporate a Garmin G500H touchscreen avionics suite and Helicopter Synthetic Vision Technology. These advanced avionic systems are setting the new standard for vehicle control in austere environments. The Bell 525 provides an exceptional passenger experience through best-in-class cabin and cargo volume, flexible cabin layout options and ergonomics. It has a capacity of 16 passengers and 2 pilots. The main cabin is highly reconfigurable with a floor “puck” system that allows for easy seat removal to suit any mission. This superior payload of The Bell 525 makes it a game-changer for the energy industry.
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The 46m family affair from Bilgin Yachts: Giaola-Lu www.bilginyacht.com
Giaola-Lu offers superb accommodation and amenities for numerous guests in comfort and elegance. This 46.8 metre super yacht has 4 guest cabins, a VIP cabin and a master cabin both with steam baths, a captain’s cabin and four crew cabins. She also has two saloons, a spacious sun deck area, beach club and a garage, which can be used both as tender storage and a living area. There is also a shell door for tender launching and a transom door for the onboard beach club.An onboard Jacuzzi surrounded by sunbeds will provide guests additional comfort and relaxation.
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Another important factor is the focus on outdoor living and this plays part by seamlessly connecting the upper saloon with the indooroutdoor lounge/cinema. The interior was intended to express a feeling of comfortable family living and entertaining and this has been successfully achieved. The sky lounge is the place to be during the day and the main deck lounge/bar/cinema is better suited for the evenings. Both are equipped to seamlessly blend with the expansive exterior decks complimented by the large sun deck.
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Abdeslam Laraki, a designer and founder of the US-based yacht design firm Laraki Yacht Design studio, has created the impressive, nine-deck 163m motor ‘”gigayacht” Prelude with waterslides, fish ponds, an indoor tropical forest and the de rigueur helipad. With the essence as well as the potential to challenge any other yacht design, Prelude superyacht is a visual overview of the level of creativity and esthetics to expect from the new studio.
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Laraki is a luxury sports car manufacturer. Its owner is Laraki Abdeslam, a designer who started the creation of luxury yachts, before devoting himself to producing cars. He took some time off from the ongoing design projects to create Prelude, a nine deck, 163 metre superyacht that has the essence and the potential to challenge any other yacht design.
Entirely made of carbon fibre, with an aluminium chassis, the Laraki would be built around a 7.0-litre, quadturbocharged V8 engine producing anywhere from 1001 to 1750 horsepower - or 746kW to 1305kW. That automatically puts it in the same league as a Bugatti Veyron.
His challenge is to invent and create an innovative and true one of a kind yacht. A yacht with its own character, style and looks, as far as possible from the rest. He allowed himself to take risks proposing new shapes that he hopes are still in harmony with the yacht’s natural environment, the ocean. It’s currently a design concept, but the company is working on a smaller 89-metre Privilege model.
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Virtus 102 metres www.oceancoyacht.com
The VIRTUS is a powerful and striking 102m vessel which makes careful and sparing use of curves to achieve a design which will look just as stunning in 10 years’ time as she does today. Oceanco has worked with the world’s most renowned designers to create a yacht with a timeless appeal. More than ever before, the complexity of design, exotic materials and superior standards, stretch the boundaries of what Oceanco can build. The goals for this DP062 Virtus Yacht design were to develop a vessel of under 3000 GT on a 105m long platform. Immediately the images of Frigates and Corvettes came to mind, long and thin with sparing use of graceful curves.The look of VIRTUS combines some striking hard edges and single curvature surfaces reminiscent of naval vessels,
Length overall: 102.00m to 334.65ft Beam overall: 15.00m to 49.21ft Max speed: 18.50 knots Engine type: 2 x MTU 16V2000 M72 (1,440kW / 1,931hp each) + 2 x electrical propulsion motor (450kW / 603hp) Classification: Lloyd’s Register 100 A1 SSC YACHT MONO G6 Material: Steel hull - Aluminium superstructure Class notation: 100 A1 SSC YACHT MONO G6 +LMC UMS SCM ECO Accommodation: 14 guests and 30 crew
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together with some softer, more gentle curves normally found on Superyachts, including large/open and inviting aft deck spaces with exceptional views out to sea. By carefully integrating some horizontal glass louvers into the aft fashion plates and adding some glass doors/ windbreaks to the main deck we were able to maintain the crucial exterior styling cues while ensuring the surrounding views will not be missed. Welcoming up to 27 guests, accommodation includes a spacious owners’ suite with private deck and whirlpool, 3 VIP suites and 8 double guest cabins.The beach club includes 2 massage rooms, a plunge pool, a steam room, sauna and gym connected to a large cinema. Her impressive interior volumes and open deck spaces make her perfect for private and exclusive cruising in the utmost comfort.
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The picturesque scenery of the Karpacz is the setting for this superbly designed housing development. The unique neighborhood of nature provides the perfect excuse to create an unusual residential and leisure space, inscribed in the local architectural context and exposing the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
Welcome to Active Village, this community dwelling project for the ranging from 48 to 62 square meters will be built. The concept for the buildings is a direct reference of the local building tradition, whilst mountainous tourist locality of Karpacz, Poland was designed by WXCA Architects. The project was 2nd prizewinner of the design using modern solutions that raise the standard of using the facility. competition organized by the Kristensen Group. The competition, Large windows are a predominant element in the project, which allow which included nine different studios, also involved residents of for the maximum integration of the interior of the house with the Karpacz for a day of architectural workshops. The architects of surrounding landscape. The villas offer spectacular views, hardscapes with paths that coalesce brick and woods interfused in compelling the awarded projects included WXCA’s Marta Sekulska-Wronska, contemporary colors of black, white and grays. The palette results introduced the locals of Karpacz into the secrets of architecture. Residents were tasked to check exactly how many features of the in a harmonious monotony that blends in with nature giving it an local architecture were incorporated into each design. Most applauded astounding character. the materials selected, “I like the use of wood as the natural material.” Investors are set to “create the most charming and intimate housing estate with a zone of active rest and relaxation.” In Whilst others the remarked on the overall design describing how “the quaint houses create a unique addition to the residential and recreational space, the Active Village was conceived concept allows for a service base allocated for shops, scenery; to live here is truly a dream come true.” as a friendly settlement at one with the surrounding Envisioned as “a place that you will not want to a restaurant or a bar. These service facilities will be landscape capable of providing leave,” Active Village will be set of on a plot of located in proximity to the public road conveniently opportunities for active outdoor nearly 3 hectares where 115 to 130 apartments satisfying needs of the residents. activities. The buildings follow the local building tradition and incorporate modern solutions.
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First Mallorca is a boutique style agency, leading real estate in Mallorca since 1996. A team of 45 international consultants live their passion for homes, arquitecture and interior design. The array of properties covers all desires, such as country estates, frontline villas and apartments, building plots, brand new developments or long term rentals. Contact us and allow us to assist you with the sale or purchase of your home on the island. Mallorca is our home. We understand your requirements and give you professional mediation throughout all transactions. The stunning property displayed here is an architectural jewel with picturesque views over the Mallorcan countryside, a lovely valley with olive trees, holm oaks & a natural pine forests for maximum privacy. No doubt a top location and a world of its own, yet only a few minutes drive from the next village away. The land size is approx. 17.000 m², built 460 m² (inclusive an impressive natural cave apartment - put to harmonious use but belonging to nature!). This unique home is full of surprises. Price 3.800.000 € | Ref. 64653
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It’s that time of year when thoughts inevitable turn to warmer climes and, in particular, the places where Puro Group has established its Oases. 2018 sees a new Purobeach added to its growing portfolio of beach clubs, with the Group’s first establishment in the Americas, Purobeach Playa del Carmen. This new beach club continues Puro’s lifestyle concept, started by Purobeach Palma in 2005. The original Purobeach is back in 2018 with its latest refurbishments, including a new bar installed on the rooftop so clients can order their favorite drinks without having to leave the comfort of their sunbed. This is in addition to the new Purobeach wellness concept taking in spa treatments, yoga classes and paddle surf. These all take place against the 180-degree backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea. Purobeach Barcelona is located in the Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona, slightly outside the hustle and bustle of the main city while still close to the vibrant center. Cocktails, relaxed Puro music and views of the Barcelona skyline make time come to a halt in this urban oasis. By night, Purobeach adds to Barcelona’s upbeat nightlife with a calendar of themed events with celebrated DJs. 206
The beach clubs represent the light, fresh and Mediterranean lifestyle that is the hallmark of the Puro brand. Each Purobeach has distinct zones which offer a wealth of quality leisure options. They are located in some of the world’s most beautifully unique locations and are perfect places for spending the whole day and enjoying the #puroexperience. A day spent in Purobeach is a delight for the senses and the #puroexperience begins with a refreshing swim in the pristine and elegant swimming pool, followed by a rest on a sunbed. After the muscles have relaxed a visit to the Puro Spa is in order. A fantastic range of open air massages and treatments are available, not only in the wellness area but by the pool on your sunbed. The range of Seaskin products used in every treatment are 100% sustainable, organic and natural, and when put into the hands of our expert therapists enable guests to unwind and achieve a state of serenity. Sessions in yoga and mindfulness are also on offer for those eager to break away from busy city life and connect with their spiritual side. Purobeach is either an Oasis del Mar or an Oasis Urbano, are places to discover moments of happiness and enjoyment. Each beach club strives to provide excellent service and unique quality experiences, designed to satisfy the even the most demanding client.
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Nomads who want to discover a purely Mediterranean experience will find their Oasis del Mar here, a merge between Mallorca’s nature and history. Mediterranean influenced fountains and arches, Mallorcan olive and pine trees, natural wood and crystal blue water which crashes against the rocks in a place where the sun never goes down. Enjoy the Mediterranean sun in all its glory, all day, every day while you take in the panoramic views of the bay of Palma. Purobeach Illetas (Mallorca) opened in May 2017. This is Puro’s second beach club in Mallorca, the cradle of Puro’s spirit A new “Oasis del Mar”, situated in the marvellous resort of Illetas, with direct access to the sea.
Situated on the shores of the Mediterranean sea, Purobeach Marbella’s relaxed atmosphere is made up of quality music, a restaurant with international cuisine, cocktail service, lounge and spa. These are just some of the wonderful things on offer at this exclusive beach club on the Costa del Sol. Relax and enjoy this superb setting, specially created with all Puro´s details in place. There are more than one hundred sunbeds on the beach and by the pool, along with four Nomad beds and four Balinese beds. Different events are held throughout the season such as Full Moon, New Moon, Flamenco Night etc. Each afternoon resident and guest DJs play the best in Puro music.
Only in a Puro oasis will you find a place where a pool and a beach meet in the same place. Purobeach Vilamoura is located on the Algarve, in the best marina in southern Portugal. It has two distinct zones: on the beach in front of the Atlantic sea, and in a garden with a sophisticated pool. Beachfront is the place where Puro relaxation, lifestyle and music from its resident DJs are the order of the day. Poolside, in the gardens of the Tivoli Marina, is the place where Puro´s nomads hang out and socialise. Stop the clock and let day turn to night in Purobeach Vilamoura.
Defined as an icon of wellbeing and sociability, the first Purobeach in the Americas opened in December 2017, situated on the rooftop of The Fives Downtown Hotel, in Playa del Carmen’s most exclusive zone. Purobeach “Oasis Urbano” is a lifestyle concept with food, drinks, restaurant, pool and massages to the fore. Purobeach Playa del Carmen is situated in the heart of the Riviera Maya, a cosmopolitan city that receives thousands of visitors from across the world, 365 days a year. With fantastic beaches and dazzling coastal locations by the Caribbean Sea, it is the ideal place to discover the wonders of the Maya civilization, as it is close archaeological sites in Tulum, Coba and Chichen Itza.
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Grandeur of Palais Garnier www.operadeparis.fr
“Probably the most famous opera house in the world,� built between 1861 and 1875, the Palais Garnier is a remarkable masterpiece. The building, the work of architect Charles Garnier, incorporates elements from Baroque and Renaissance architecture. Its sumptuous interiors are richly adorned in velvet and gold leaf and can accommodate a large number of visitors. The Grand Staircase is a spectacle on its own with its 30-meter vaulted ceiling painted by Isidore Pils.The white marble steps contrast beautifully with the red and green balustrade and decorated columns. Past the staircase the Grand Foyer greets guests with a golden ceiling and frescoes that illustrate the history of music.
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The Hari Hotel, Unique Style in Belgravia www.thehari.com
The Hari hotel opened it’s doors in the heart of Belgravia in August 2016. Inspired by Aron Harilela’s family values and unparalled hospitality, The Hari provides impeccable service and aims to bring a relaxed elegance to the modern hotel stay.The Hari hotel brand is passionate about bringing a wealth of cultural influences to each of its locations, providing a unique, inspiring and layered experience. The Hari comprises of 85 bedrooms, including 14 suites and an eclectic mix of social spaces.The Terrace is an urban oasis with living walls and retractable roof – a hang out space for all seasons, whilst The Bar is the ideal location for work, play, and a relaxed take on afternoon tea. Art including works by Tracey Emin and a library of books which guests can borrow from and are encouraged to donate to, contribute to the hotel’s passion for culture. il Pampero completes the hotel’s hospitality offering serving a modern twist on classic Italian cusine. Opened in early 2017, the restaurant is at the heart of the hotel’s family feel concept with a central inviting bar area home to the hotel’s expert mixologists and a kitchen dedicated to creating comforting yet contemporary, homemade food.
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Lakeside Comfort at Auberge Père Bise www.perebise.com
Nestled along the waterfront of Lake Annecy, Auberge Père Bise has become spacious suites with a private balcony or patio offer unparalleled view of the lake. Experience the surroundings up-close at the penthouse suite with a a landmark of comfort and gourmet cuisine. Its unique location between lake and mountains provide guests with seclusion and peace. Elegant interiors, terrace overlooking the lake and a private Jacuzzi.The rooms complete with every comfort have different ambiances and view of the Roc de Chère, the waterfront gardens and superb gastronomy complete the framework of this picture-perfect hotel. Tournette or the lake. History plays a major role, at Père Bise, when Marie and Francois first opened Experience the location in its entirety the hotel offers highly customized range of activities including private beach on the lake with possibilities for its doors as a quaint inn in 1903. Success soon followed and by 1928 the boat, windsurfing, water skiing, wakeboarding and more watersports. With cottage underwent its first extension works, under their son, to become a the summit of the Tournette dominating in proximity many climbing and beautiful hotel that welcomed celebrities of the era. Chef Marguerite created masterpieces that showcased part of her French gourmet heritage. In 1951 mountaineering routes are available. The area is also home to many cultural she received her third Michelin star. Their son took over whilst maintaining sites that are worth visiting like the 11th century Benedictine abbey, St Bernard castle and Glières plateau. the hotels renowned excellence when the fourth generation came along. This region dear to chef Sulpice is evident in his cuisine, which is a genuine The Bise family had always wanted to offer the highest possible quality to portrait, anchored in the Savoy region and filled with the riches of the their guests, with an outstanding setting and an elegant ambiance. Extensive mountains. His tasty creations relate to his love for nature and wide-open spaces renovations were done in 2007 to bring comforts and modernity to all rooms and suites. By 2017, chef Jean Sulpice and his wife Magali while maintain a family-based traditional cuisine. A pure, Auberge Père Bise is a have taken over the Père Bise and begun a new chapter bold and deep-rooted cuisine and at an altitude of 2,300 mesmerizing place between the meters, Jean Sulpice has succeeded in offering gourmet combining freshness and hospitality thus preserving the lake and the mountains with essence of this family abode. cuisine at high altitudes. He draws inspiration from this place authentic gastronomy that you offering genuine meals, full of freshness and innovation. Auberge Père Bise has twenty-three rooms and suites.The can explore within different spaces at your leisure or during a guided tour.
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with distinct, unique menus. Puente Romano
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has something for everyone.
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The Radiant Return of Louis Vuitton to Place Vendôme After exhaustive renovation work, Louis Vuitton opens the doors of its Parisian flagship in Place Vendôme, just a stone’s throw from where the brand’s history actually began. The 18th century Parisian townhouses, originally designed by Versailles architect, Jules-Hardouin Mansart, have returned to their former splendor. The façade is adorned by a radiating sun, a creation of the brand’s visual creative director Faye Mcleod. Inside, visitors enter the world of Louis Vuitton Maison, or as architect Peter Marino says, “the House of Vuitton.” Marino expertly designed the flagship in which the label’s rich history permeates throughout the building.
On a first visit, clients are invited to an elevator ride to the shop’s high jewelry workshops, which fittingly oversee Place Vendôme. From there clients embark on a journey of the brand amidst couture and ready-towear collections, shoes, accessories, jewelry, watchmaking, and of course leather goods including historic pieces that have become synonymous with the Maison. Among these unique pieces are the Library Trunk commissioned by Hollywood screenwriter Mrs. W and the Steamer Trunk owned by Parisian jeweler Mr. O. More discerning visitors can enjoy a shopping in privacy in the store’s private salon located in the upper floor. Light features as an essential element in the interior design of the boutique. To decorate the space, Marino has also incorporated over 30 artworks by artists such as Philippe Anthonioz, Stephen Sprouse, Laurent Grasso and Gregor Hildebrandt. The flagship also houses the first Louis Vuitton’s Objets Nomades collection. 2 Place Vendôme, 75001, Paris
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Santa Marina Resort & Villas completed a threeyear total refurbishment evolving the hotel into the perfect Mediterranean lifestyle resort, set on a secluded peninsula with its own private beach and panoramic sea views.
Santa Marina Resort & Villas, a Luxury Collection Resort, Mykonos www.santa-marina.gr
Santa Marina Resort & Villas, the leading resort on the super chic Greek island of Mykonos is just 3km from town with unrivalled views across the blue sea of the Aegean. The resort which comprises 101 rooms and suites and 13 beautifully designed villas has the only private beach on the island. The refurbishment has seen the total transformation of all rooms and suites - with 7 now having private pools with lush gardens and the rest offering private sea view terraces. Dine at the world’s first Buddha-Bar Beach. Offering exceptional Mediterranean and Greek fusion cuisine, as well as celebrated signature Buddha-Bar specialities and cocktails, the scene constantly evolves throughout the day Start your day at the Colonial Pool and night. During the season, there is a Restaurant & Bar with a delicious, energy boosting breakfast mix of famous chefs, mixologists and DJ’s, alongside inspiring sea vistas. not just for hotel residents to enjoy but also As the sun sets you can enjoy a guests from visiting yachts. stimulating cocktail and at dinner 218
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1. The Ginkgo Spa combines a beautiful and serene aesthetic with flowing water surrounding it to create a feeling of tranquillity. There are five large treatment rooms for expert therapists to deliver soul enriching and body pampering treatments with ESPA and Phytomer products, including a couple’s massage signature treatment. The new hammam is a major highlight of the Spa with its stylish mosaic tiled décor and specialist exfoliation and ancient cleansing rituals utilise heat for therapeutic purposes. The relaxation area, encircled by shallow waters is a quiet pre-and post-treatment sanctuary.
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The addition of a A major addition to the spectacularly designed, hotel’s accommodation large infinity pool and offering are 14 villas with OASIS lounge for adults pools, including three new only with stunning views villas as part of the extensive of the bay gives the resort refurbishment. Ruby, Lapis another dimension for those Lazuli and Sapphire all with looking for a more relaxed private pools, have been vibe on the well-known beautifully decorated in a party island. Furnished with similar bespoke style as comfortable sun loungers the new rooms. Each villa and an expansive sunken of Santa Marina Resort area with soft seating, & Villas is a heaven of it’s a great place to relax opulence, a praise to the and sip a cocktail in the allure of Mykonos and the afternoon Aegean The island of Mykonos now sun. of Santa considered one of the most Marina renowned tourist destinations in the Resort Sea. country, has become famous for its white-washed villages, cosmopolitan nightlife and sparkling blue sea, sits at the southern end of the Cyclades archipelago and is one of the smallest of the Greek islands.
4. Santa Marina Resort & Villas the only resort with a impecable private beach in Mykonos. This unique and coveted feature provides an unrivalled space to swim and sunbathe in seclusion next to the crystal clear waters of the Aegean Sea. The hotel offers guests with complimentary umbrellas, chaise-longues, and beach towels. The legendary Santa Marina is the place where luxury in Mykonos was born and where it still lives on, inviting you to the most exquisite summer experience of your life.
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The wine growing cooperative of Cantine San Marzano lies in the southern Italian province of Puglia where the grape of choice, the Primitivo, thrives on the fine textured, red earth that gives its vintages distinctive and robust flavours. Temperatures in Puglia are high throughout the summer and the climate is generally dry with little rain. These hot, dusty days and cold nights provide ideal growing conditions, enhancing the quality of the grapes and delivering balanced, rich, smooth and intense ripe dark berry flavours, ideally paired with meat, game or pasta.
Cantine San Marzano offers a wide variety of wines as diverse as the dry red Primitivo from the Manduria DOC to sweet dessert wines that wear their Manduria DOCG designation with pride.
Cantine San Marzano Interpreters of the Puglian Renaissance www.cantinesanmarzano.com
Cantine San Marzano epitomises a unique manner of interpreting wine in Puglia, which finds its roots in two main values: respect for tradition and modernity. Cantine San Marzano has always played a central role in understanding and enhancing the value and profile of Primitivo di Manduria. Over the years it has been able to produce word-class wines by combining the respect for a thousand-year long tradition with a drive for continuous research. Long-sighted in creating “icon labels”, Cantine San Marzano is committed to reinterpreting indigenous grape varieties with a contemporary approach, to deliver a clean, elegant and unique taste. As a result, it has achieved a status of innovator and leader recognized by competitors, press and consumers. According to the words of one of the most famous Italian wine-writers, Luca Maroni, “San Marzano is the new classical among this strong movement of renaissance of Italian wines, having believed in wines with a strong focus on fruit and cleanliness, with a magnificent body, brilliant colors and, more than anything else, outstanding perfumes”.
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Culinary take over of Milan’s Galleria www.ristorantecracco.it
Carlo Cracco opens the doors of his new restaurant in Milan’s exclusive Galleria Vittorio Emanuelle II. According to the chef this is a culinary temple, “We no longer speak of a bare and raw restaurant, but of the ability to accommodate a large number of people in a privileged lounge in the city.”
Chef Carlo Cracco has a new venue for his restaurant in Milan’s iconic Galleria Vittorio Emanuelle II. Here visitors will enjoy refined dishes with traditional flair in an elegant location. The restaurant occupies five stories each with a special purpose, including the Sala Mengoni and private dining rooms.
The restaurant occupies 1,118 square meters that are spread over five floors and 4 kitchens. The new venue has concession of 18 years and a hefty rent of 1 million a year. At the restaurant, visitors follow chef Cracco in a culinary journey. The Cellar located on the basement or as the chef prefers, “under the feet of thousands of people who walk every day” features a collection of almost 2,000 wine labels. Located on the street level is Caffeteria Bistrot, with windows overlooking the Galleria, this is the most accessible environment and proposes breakfasts, light lunches and aperitifs. There is also a chocolate corner that has inspired much curiosity. As the weather improves this season, visitors will be able to take advantage of the elegant and spacious terrace. The main floor, which runs along the Gallery’s octagon, houses the real Ristorante Cracco. Marking a sharp contrast from his previous venue, light predominates the scene. “Finally we will have eight windows, counting that I have not seen the light of the sun for 17 years. Here everything is different, classic, in line with the Galleria. “ The restaurant accommodates 50 guests and offers a choice of a-la-carte or tasting menu. The menu is faithful to the chef’s passion for tradition featuring some of his signature dishes along with a few innovative proposals. The second floor houses the “Salone Particolare,” and area reserved for receptions and special events with incredible views of the Galleria. This floor also features the “Fumoir” a space dedicated for smokers that would like a pre-dinner aperitif or a liqueur after their meal. The chef reassures those worried about smoking and related smells as stateof-the-art aspirators are installed to remove fumes and provide fresh air. This is also the location of the two new privée rooms for 4 or 8 eight guests. The Pastry Laboratory is located on the next floor. This area is not accessible to the public and dedicated to the production of pastry and chocolate, by pastry chef Luca Sacchi, one of Cracco’s longtime collaborators. Ristorante Cracco finds the perfect home in Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuelle II, the perfect place to superbly combine food and design. The wait had been long, but as the chef explains, “We could not be in a hurry, the spaces are important, there were stuccos and frescoes to be recovered and five floors, one different from the other to be fixed. We have chosen to proceed with care, to enhance a unique context.” The main entrance to Ristorante Cracco is though Galleria; there is an additional entrance for private events along Via Silvio Pellico 6.
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Locanda San Vigilio, Garda Lake - Italy
www.locanda-sanvigilio.it In a stunning location on the eastern shore of Lake Garda, this charming 16th-century locanda has 12 attractive rooms. Set amid olive trees and orange and lemon groves, the hotel has an inviting swimming pool and a separate private garden area by the beach that is also open to non-guests.
They say there is an ancient legend involving Punta San Virgilio, Already during the sixteenth century Locanda San Vigilio one of these magical places surrounding Lake Garda. Virgil, a sheltered Italian and European travelers crossing Lake Garda, and descendant of a satyr, went north from Sicily and fell in love there were many historical names - from Bonaparte to Churchill. with a nymph called Stella. She didn’t love him back and broke Century cypresses and olive trees open the way to Locanda San his heart. Then, hurt and humiliated, Virgil Vigilio, a historic residence that welcomes its turned Stella into a rock. Today the “Stella guests in warmly decorated rooms decorated A small cobbled road that runs Rock” is still clearly visible from Locanda with antique furniture. With only seven rooms along the residence leads to the San Vigilio, a building built according to and five suites, the atmosphere is intimate and small harbor and Taverna, an Michele Sanmicheli, the Venetian architect exclusive. Interiors are furnished with the ancient gathering of pilgrims who stopped to rest after a long who in 1527 began building the ramparts and owners’ private collection of antiques, oriental journey. Not far away is the relax monumental gates of Verona. rugs and 16th-century paintings.
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It enjoys worldwide renown, a coveted location at the corner of two prestigious avenues, the most famous of which, the Champs-Elysées, is considered one of the most beautiful in the world… And yet, Hotel Barrière Le Fouquet’s Paris remains a true haven of peace, an oasis of calm protected from the French capital’s hustle and bustle. Its many appealing features include the contemporary design, the garden in the heart of the city, the luxurious Shiseidobranded spa, the large swimming pool… No overstatement of luxury, simply terraces and alcoves, where time can stand still to experience life’s enjoyment… Authentic luxury now has a name.
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Welcome to Casa Tua Miami www.casatualifestyle.com
More than just a restaurant or a hotel, Casa Tua is a total experience of unparalleled cuisine, fine art, impeccable service, and of course, amazing company. Escape the frenzy of South Beach and join their Mediterranean villa and garden. Enjoy ”your home” away from home – Casa Tua.
Outfitted by world renowned architect and designer,Michele Bonan,
The Hotel at Casa Tua will immerse you in the splendor of Northern Italy, just steps from one of the world’s most famous beaches.
Casa Tua offers the perfect dining experience by blending action, Casa Tua offers unforgettable moments that set it apart elements of the five senses. Inside the Mediterranean villa or from any other restaurant. The hotel brings the concept of outdoors in the inviting garden, guests indulge “personalization” to a new level by allowing in sensuous sights, sounds, textures and of guests to customize their stay, with a choice Members of Casa Tua have course, tastes. of linens, fresh-cut flowers, beverages, and the opportunity to host events Whether it’s the cozy feeling in the library, other amenities. Guests have the choice of five upstairs in the private Club. This the glow of the lantern-lit trees in the lush individually designed suites, furnished with an beautiful, intimate space has its garden or the festive atmosphere of the 20array of amenities and furniture, spanning the own terrace, which can be used seat Chef Table in full view of all the kitchen globe from China to Cap Ferrat, France. for a seated dinner or cocktails.
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Four Seasons Hotel Bogotá www.fourseasons.com/bogota
Four Seasons Hotel Bogotá is steps from the finest shops, nightclubs and cafés experience for hotel guests and local patrons. Enjoy warm, attentive service in a modern setting with verve. The restaurant features a stunning atrium in the capital, on strollable buzzing streets. With suites accounting for almost half of its 64 bright, airy guest rooms, with 60-foot living wall. Start your day with the Biblioteca’s international Four Seasons Hotel Bogotá promises a sense of space and privacy. Choices breakfast menu including Chef Sasson’s signature spins on local favourites. culminate in the Penthouse Suite, with its wood-burning replace and large With a range of colours that take their inspiration from the captivating green private terrace. The soothing neutrals accent elegant, au courant design and of Colombian emeralds, Four Seasons Hotel Bogotá’s Spa offers a serene, harmonious atmosphere. Treatments are based on the natural purity of signature Four Seasons touches include the spa-like marble bathroom. Sleep soundly after your busy day on a custom-designed bed dressed in 600-threadexclusive Biologique Recherché products, the dedication and knowledge count Egyptian cotton. All guest rooms allow you to work of the professionals who work there as well as the productively and relax in comfort. environments specially created to facilitate relaxation. Amidst the vibe of Zona Rosa, For casual all day dinning, visit NEMO, the signature The design includes cabins for individuals or couples, where the city’s high society comes international bar and grille restaurant by world renown relaxation rooms and a soothing sauna. After a long day of to see and be seen, feel the energy business or touring, refresh with the express spa services, Colombian Chef Harry Sasson — the local favorite. This and fun of this intimate gem, Four flavourful venue is perfect for a wonderful lunch or dinner from massage to pedicures. Seasons Hotel Bogotá. Discover a luxury boutique hotel with chic, contemporary flare, vibrant restaurants and a signature Four Seasons experience.
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The Tower is without a doubt the most romantic room in the hotel. Perched atop the tower, this octagonal room offers unparalleled 360-view of Ghent’s historic center. This love nest is spread out over two floors connected with a winding staircase.
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1898 THE POST www.1898thepost.com
Zannier Hotel’s latest addition welcomes guests to the picturesque center of Ghent. The former Post Office building, an architecture marvel opens its doors as a hotel with enviable views of the city. Every detail has been scrupulously considered to offer guests comfort and authenticity.
A little history: It was 1898 when
Architect Louis Cloquet finalized the plans for the building inspired by neo-gothic and neo-renaissance elements. In 1909 Ghent’s new Post Office opened officially.
1898 The Post is the latest gem added to Zannier Hotels. Zannier 1898 The Post is located in the heart of Ghent, between Saint Hotels offer a genuine alternative when it comes to hospitality. They Nicholas’ Church and the Lys River. The hotel occupies the two set themselves apart from traditional hotels opting for design elements upper floors of the building and has been described as one of Europe’s that feature raw materials, natural colors and best-kept secrets. authentic furniture pieces. Every detail has been This architectural masterpiece by Louis Cloquet’s The Post Office designed by Louis carefully thought through to offer hotel guest only has been superbly converted into an intimate hotel Cloquet opened its doors in 1909 the very best service. 1898 The Post is an intimate that mirrors the city of Ghent. 1898 The Post has and quickly became a popular hotel in a stunning historic landmark in the heart done a marvelous job bridging the gap between location. Post carriages and horse-drawn tramways coursed of Ghent. past and present. past the building with haste as the city flourished. The Post office closed its last service counter in this building in 2001.
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Like all Zannier Hotels, 1898 The Post has been designed by an in-house interior designer who pays particular attention to even the smallest of spaces. Period furniture elements decorate the building while Louis Cloquet’s sketches line the corridor walls.
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1898 The Post has done a marvelous job bridging the gap between past and present for its guests to admire. Located on the second floor of the building, the Honesty Bar is the ideal place for guests to relax, sip a drink and enjoy magnificent views of the Grain Market below.
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The building is an impressive incorporation of neo-gothic and neo-renaissance elements with various octagonal towers. The main tower houses a magnificent clock that stands at a height of 54 meters. The building’s façade features over a hundred escutcheons and statues.
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1898 The Post is the latest gem added to Zannier Hotels. Arnaud Zannier, the brainchild of the hotels aims to create an alternative to the current hotel market. “Our ambition,” he states, “is to offer an alternative to the mythical buildings that make up the history of the great capitals and the boutique hotels that flourish every year throughout the world. This establishment aims to present an unpretentious lifestyle. And it is this guiding light that inspires and guides our various projects. It is a strong and original brand.” Zannier Hotels offer a new way of living, one that is pure, authentic and a return to essential values. They aim to allow guests to absorb the moment and glorify the place. 246
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1. 1898 The Post is located, in the former post office building in the very heart of Ghent. It lies along the Lys River, snuggled between the Quai aux Herbes, the Grain Market and Saint Nicholas’ Church. The hotel occupies the two upper floors of the building and offers guests unparalleled views of the city. Boasting the best view of the city, The Tower room occupies one of the octagonal towers.
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In 1898 architect Louis Cloquet finalized the plans for Ghent’s new post office building. The structured, inspired by neo-gothic and neo-renaissance elements opened its doors in 1909, just a few years shy of the 1913 World Expo.
Each of the 38 rooms and suites is unique and has its own story to tell. The rooms are named by size according to elements of the building’s post office past. They range from 20 to 65 square meters and offer unparalleled views of the city. They have been refurbished as an ode to their origins with high ceilings, dark walls and large windows. The rooms demonstrate a rare elegance integrating natural light with refined aesthetics.
Post carriages and horsedrawn tramways coursed past the building with haste as the city flourished. The Post office closed its last service counter in this building in 2001.
4. Zannier Hotels offer a genuine alternative when it comes to hospitality. They set themselves apart from traditional hotels opting for design elements that feature raw materials, natural colors and authentic furniture pieces. Zannier Hotels offer a new way of living, one that is pure, authentic and a return to essential values. They aim to allow guests to absorb the moment and glorify the place. To create total comfort surrounded by elegance and discretion while maintaining the purity of the space.
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1898 The Post is an intimate hotel in a stunning historic landmark in the heart of Ghent. It is located along the Lys Rivers between the city’s main sights: Quai aux Herbes, the Grain Market and Saint Nicholas’ Church.
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Past the neo-gothic façade, guests enter a world of hospitality unlike any other. 1898 The Post is a vision of perfection where nothing is left to chance. The earth colors of the interior dÊcor combine majestically with the natural light to create a relaxed atmosphere.
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Every detail has been scrupulously considered to offer guests comfort and authenticity. Each of the 38 rooms and suites is unique. They are named by size according to elements of the building’s post office past and are expertly decorated with antique furniture and modern amenities.
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Past the neo-gothic façade, guests enter a world of hospitality unlike any other. 1898 The Post is a vision of perfection where nothing is left to chance. The earth colors of the interior décor combine majestically with the natural light to create a relaxed atmosphere. Guests can enjoy unparalleled views of the city. It has been designed, like all Zannier Hotels, by an in-house interior designer who pays particular attention to even the smallest of spaces. Period furniture reminiscent of the building’s port office origin decorates the hallways while Louis Cloquet’s The historical heritage of the sketches line the corridor walls. building predominates in even The historical heritage of the building predominates the smallest detail. The rooms in even the smallest detail. The rooms demonstrate have been refurbished as an ode a rare elegance integrating natural light with refined to their origins with high ceilings, aesthetics.
In 1898 architect Louis Cloquet finalized the plans for Ghent’s new post office building. The post office opened its doors in 1909, just a few years shy of the 1913 World Expo. Post carriages and horse-drawn tramways coursed past the building with haste as the city flourished. The Post office closed its last service counter in this building in 2001. The building is an impressive incorporation of neo-gothic and neo-renaissance elements with various octagonal towers. The main tower houses a magnificent clock that stands at a height of 54 meters. The building’s façade features over a hundred escutcheons and statues of Belgium and its provinces.
dark walls and large windows. The rooms demonstrate a rare elegance integrating natural light with refined aesthetics.
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perfection. The hotels 38 rooms and suites offer guests the ultimate comfort in a Each of the rooms and suites is unique and has its own story to landmark setting. They range from 20 to 65 square meters and offer tell. The rooms are named by size according to elements of the unparalleled views of the city. Each of the rooms welcomes guests building’s post office past. At 20 square meters, The Stamp features a with a warm atmosphere and luxurious comforts. They have been sloping ceiling; king-sized bed and white marbled refurbished as an ode to their origins with high bathroom that will make you feel at home. The ceilings, dark walls and large windows. The rooms The hotel occupies the two Postcard is a private corner of Ghent. This splendid demonstrate a rare elegance integrating natural light upper floors of the building and duplex with wooden floors and sloped roof has an with refined aesthetics. They have been expertly has been described as one of open bathroom on the upper floor. These rooms decorated with antique 20th Century furniture and Europe’s best-kept secrets. This interconnect making them a perfect match for modern technological elements for even the most architectural masterpiece by families. demanding of guests. 1898 The Post is a vision of
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Louis Cloquet’s has been superbly converted into an intimate hotel that mirrors the city of Ghent.
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into the city’s monuments. The Letter, another duplex is a charming room with expansive The Tower is without a doubt the most romantic room in the windows overlooking the city’s landmarks. The Carriage is the only hotel. Perched atop the tower, just like in a medieval fairytale, this room with a private terrace and offers magnificent views of the octagonal room offers unparalleled 360-view of Ghent’s historic Korenmarkt and Saint Nicholas’ Church. It has a cozy living room center. This love nest is spread out over two floors downstairs and a bedroom and open bathroom with a winding staircase that takes guests up to a upstairs. They have been refurbished as spacious bedroom with antique pieces of furniture. Located directly below the roof, The Loft is an ode to the building’s origin The rooms are harmoniously fitted with modern the largest suite of the hotel. It has a large living with high ceilings, dark walls and technology to ensure maximum comfort. area complete with a library, desk and cozy large windows. They demonstrate Every detail has been scrupulously considered to armchairs. The room is ideal for writers to let their a rare elegance. They have offer guests comfort and authenticity. imagination run wild as they gaze out the windows been expertly decorated with antique furniture and modern technological elements for even the most demanding of guests.
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The hotel has the perfect amenities and services to guarantee yours is a comfortable stay. On the first floor guests are greeted by the open fire of the common area that offers a captivating and serene atmosphere. Time stands still as you glance out to the hustle and bustle of the city below.
Located on the second floor of the building, the Honesty Bar is the ideal place for guests to relax, sip a drink and enjoy magnificent views of the Grain Market below. Here guests can enjoy one of Jurgen Nobels’ concoctions. He is after all one of the top ten barmen in the world.
The Kitchen, the hotel’s restaurant is located on this same floor. Here A multi-functional room suited for both business and tourism gatherings guests can enjoy a cup of coffee while overlooking one is available for guests that require additional space for of Ghent’s most picturesque scenes. The Kitchen also meetings or presentations. In 1898 architect Louis Cloquet offers a delicious homemade, American buffet-style For all your other needs the skilled and attentive staff of finalized Ghent’s new post breakfast along with light lunches made fresh products. the 1898 The Post will ensure that your stay is a truly office building. The structured, In the open kitchen, the chef prepares delicious dishes memorable one. inspired by neo-gothic and neofrom grandmother’s recipe book right in front of you. renaissance elements opened its doors in 1909 a few years shy of the 1913 World Expo. In 2001, the last service counter of the Post Office closed.
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