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AS EASY AS A YACHT PHOTOGRAPHER MAY MAKE IT LOOK, STUNNING SUPERYACHT PHOTOGRAPHY IS NO ACCIDENT. JUST LIKE A LUXURY YACHT ITSELF, BREATHTAKING PHOTOGRAPHS EQUALLY MAKE A LONG LASTING IMPRESSION.

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LESA AMOORE www.lesaamoore.com Lesa Amoore is a photographer and visual artist based in Los Angeles, California. Amoore began her career in imagery as a top fashion model, appearing on the covers of magazines such as Vogue, Photo, and ELLE and walked for many fashion houses including Giorgio Armani, Gianni Versace, and Calvin Klein. Modeling afforded her the opportunity to work closely with iconic fashion photographers and creative teams, later proving as the framework for her move to the other side of the lens. Being both a woman and ex model, she has a unique connection with her subjects and an acquired taste; composing with the intent of fine art. Water is a recurring motif that flows through Amoores work, included in an ongoing series entitled “WET”, of which selected works have been published in Zink, Marie Claire and Vogue.It.

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Performance and refinement, magically balanced. The new Flying Spur.

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MERT ALAS & MARCUS PIGGOTT mertandmarcus.tumblr.com There are some photographers that are synonymous with high fashion, like Mario Testino, Mario Sorrenti, Terry Richardson, and of course, photography duo Mert and Marcus. Fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot, known for their Vogue shoots, started working together in 1994 and have since traveled the world, collaborating on fashion campaigns and working with some of the biggest names in the entertainment and fashion worlds, from Naomi Campbell to Miley Cyrus to Kate Moss in her cover for Playboy. In a field as oversaturated as fashion photography, Mert & Marcus have done the impossible: they’ve developed an invaluable style that’s uniquely their own. With a list of clients and collaborators that reads like a who’s who of fashion, Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott are two of the most in-demand photographers working today. Their work, according to the photographers, is fantastical and complex, incorporating elements of strength, beauty, darkness and vulnerability to a glamorous effect. Their aesthetic is highly polished, colour-saturated and hyperreal. “The difference between us and other photographers is that we care a lot about appearance,” says Alas. “We spend most of the time in the make-up and hairstyling rooms”. As art-conscious club kids in the ’90s, they fell backward into fashion, each other’s arms, and, most important, photography. The duo’s discerning, constantly evolving aesthetic makes them coveted among haute-couture magazines and advertisers who give them the freedom to make images without the constraints placed on many of their fellow photographers. When Alas and Piggott met in 1993 at a party on a pier in Hastings, England, they were barely in their twenties, both club kids looking for the next party. Alas, a Turkish emigré who had studied classical music, tells us that before they met, they hadn’t lived much life yet, and that, in effect,

growing up together formed the basis of their fluid working relationship. The first photos the duo submitted to Dazed & Confused made the cover. Lately, Alas and Piggott developed their aesthetic shooting and styling for forward-thinking magazines such as Vogue and W and ads for brands such as Louis Vuitton and Givenchy. “Our job is to create an identity for brands so people can relate to them,” Alas says. “But that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t hold any artistic value within that process.” Kate Moss, a friend and frequent subject, speaks only effusively of the photographers. “I trust them. I would never say ‘I don’t want to do that,’” Moss said. “Lots of people have their idea of what a girl is, whereas when I work with them, it kind of is more playing.” A 2011 Love magazine editorial Alas and Piggott produced called “What Lies Beneath” drew criticism online for bearing an undeniable likeness to photographer Jeff Bark’s haunting series Woodpecker. Their 46-page spread, with its striking similarities in subject, tone, and iconography—and even some props—can be said to expand upon the vision of Berk’s original eight images, with a bigger budget and higher production values. They create images with cameras and computers with help from a small army of digital technicians, retouchers, and art assistants before, during, and after their shoots, obsessing about every detail and finding solutions to every problem that arises. Their shoots boast some of the biggest budgets, most talented collaborators, and hippest influences. Having a team allows them the luxury to concentrate on the more artistic decisions to be made on set rather than be bogged down by technical troubleshooting.

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By diverting the view of the face, the images become more ambiguous, the viewer is no longer able to tie a defined storyline to the image. Surreal photographers push the boundaries of creativity, surprise and imagination. Surreal means to have the disorienting, hallucinatory quality of a dream.

In these images Bujnowski creates dark and fantastical tales that capture the drama and fragility of the human experience. His vision extends beyond the realm of the camera, creating images that speak of an era that is not our own.

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Bujnowski´s personal style has been referred to as “cinematographic” and “pictorial”. The author often tries to tell a story within his photographs that allows the viewer to experience an emotion, create their own story, or experience a glimpse into his own ideas and dreams. Surrealism was officially launched as a movement with the publication of poet André Breton’s first Manifesto of Surrealism in 1924. The Surrealists did not rely on reasoned analysis or sober calculation; on the contrary, they saw the forces of reason blocking the access routes to the imagination. Surrealist photographs of Man Ray, Marcel Duchamp, Max Ernst, Andre Breton, Brassai, Salvador Dali, Philippe Halsman, Andre Kertesz and Hans Bellmer are considered giants of art with their disorienting and exquisite creations, advancing the cultural movement. But the Surrealist understanding of photography turned on more than the medium’s facility in fabricating uncanny images. Just as important was another discovery: even the most prosaic photograph, filtered through the prism of Surrealist sensibility, might easily be dislodged from its usual context and irreverently assigned a new role Recently the ambition to resolve the previously contradictory conditions of dream and reality evolved to new levels. Leading contemporary surreal photographers proof that visual art has no boundaries and the world of dreams and the unconscious is alive.

DREAM-CATCHER

SURREAL PHOTOGRAPHY THAT WILL LEAD YOUR MIND TO DIFFERENT SCENARIOS WHERE DREAMS COLLIDE WITH REALITY.

All Images Copyrights: Leszek Bujnowski.

Some of the most biazarre and unreal photos ever taken are Surreal. It is a very creative style of photography, as you have to have a good sense of vision and creativity to create things others wouldn’t normally see.

MYSTERIOUS WORLDS www.fotoblur.com/people/leszek Leszek Bujnowski was born in 1977 in Poland. Since he was a kid his biggest passion has always been photography. The artist is worldwide recognized by his photography with digital f ilters and manipulation. Bujnowski is fascinated by the possibility of interference in the world around us with his images. His images combine a disturbing beauty with a halo of myster y. Impossible sceneries, peculiar characters and inf inite backgrounds with a dose of white smoke are the main characteristics of his works. He often plays with ochre, cream, grey and monochromes to capture his strange and idealistic vision of the world.

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USING DIGITAL MANIPULATION, THIS ARTIST, BORN IN POLAND IN 1977, COMPOSES CRAZY AND IMAGINATIVE WORLDS WITH DISPROPORTIONATE AND DISPLAYED ELEMENTS OR CHARACTERS. “I’M FASCINATED WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF INTERFERING IN THE WORLD AROUND US AND MAKING IT. PHOTOGRAPHY ACCOUNTS FOR MOST OF MY TIME: IT IS A GREAT PASSION BUT ALSO A GREAT ADVENTURE THAT LEADS TO THE MYSTERIOUS WORLD”, HE SAYS. IMAGINATION, IS THERE A LIMIT?

Leszek Bujnowski The first photographs emerged in the beginning of the 19th century. Things were usually very simple: as a device had been invented that was able to create an absolutely precise image of the model, the painters began to question the approaches that had governed their art since its origins. New approaches arose from these questions which would initially be portrayed in two pictorial genres: Impressionism and Expressionism. Photography has also been influenced by these revolutions: if painters return to portraying reality with almost greater realism than photographers, what can be done? Very simple: manipulate photographs in laboratories and obtain images that reflect the reality, but which also contain new elements, the product of the imagination, and which do not reflect reality. Leszek Bujnowski is a magnificent example of this combined technique which links photographic work with laboratory manipulation. Insofar as dark and threatening photography is concerned, Leszek Bujnowski is a master of the creation of disturbing images that challenge viewers to forget or ignore what they have seen.Testimony of Leszek Bujnowski’s skill is the fact that every one of the images in his collection captures a horrific and malevolent atmosphere which, although similar to that of his peers, is unique to him. The result is an unforgettable look into fear itself, courtesy of an artist and his fantastic skill to manipulate images and display them to spectators.

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LA PERLA, AN ITALIAN FASHION ICON www.laperla.com Sophisticated, luxurious La Perla’s beautiful lingerie has been worn by actresses and celebrities. The company’s pieces have even become highly prized as collectibles, and its story forms a major chapter in lingerie history. In 1954 Ada Masotti, an Italian woman full of talent and courage, began the journey towards her dream: creating an atelier of corsetry in the name of the best Italian tradition. Beginning in a small laboratory in Bologna, the Italian town renowned for its solid tradition of silk factories and textile manufacturers, Ada used her talent as a skilled corset maker to create works of art enhancing feminine beauty. 1960s . The swinging sixties spawned a generation of young people looking for a fresh, sexy and unconventional style. New fashion icons emerged to the rhythm of The Beatles, The Rolling Stone, Jimi Hendrix, and The Who. Brigitte Bardot was legendary, and the waifish Twiggy and Jean Shrimpton were destined for fame. The ideals of peace, love and “flower power”, as championed by the hippie generation, swept a wave of profound change the country. La Perla launched a new concept of lingerie: it released more colourful collections with multicoloured floral, plaid, and checked patterns. 1970s . The great youth revolution carried on into the seventies. It was a time of sexual freedom, conscientious objection, and commitment to women’s rights. The trends of the seventies called for lingerie that would give the wearer a sleek and natural shape. La Perla moved in this direction by furthering its research and creating lightweight, comfortable and loose-fitting designs including versatile silk knits. 1980s . A decade of decadence and hedonism marked by the drive to succeed at all costs. Women’s fashion embraced the extremes: the daytime suits of a growing army of career women, contrasting with the extravagant evening wear characterised by pouf skirts, shoulder pads and ultra-bright colours. By this time, La Perla had become world famous, with collections in the most prestigious markets. 1990s . In the wake of the glittering eighties, fashion in the early nineties favoured rich fabrics with elaborate lines and glamorous nonchalance. La Perla campaign shoots portrayed a dramatic, dynamic and intensely seductive woman in lingerie that matched her shoes, jewellery, jackets, and even hats.The trend of blurring boundaries between public and private emphasised the gradual ascent of lingerie to the world of fashion. 2000s. Femininity in the purest state. Dream, emotion, perfection. La Perla continued to shape every woman’s desires and interprets its collections with a creative sensitivity at the highest level of elegance and style. 2010s. La Perla’s ability to transmit the spirit of its creations across each decade is certainly the secret to the brand’s success. Thanks to the collaboration of talented photographers La Perla visual communication was, and still is, a passionate exploration of the feminine universe. The Present. La Perla stands as a global leader in the luxury fashion market, proving that what would be considered as a historic brand, can adapt, innovate and transform in the face of competition and the obstacles that affect the societies we live in.

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Stefano Dolce and Domenico Gabbana are not shy when it comes to jewellery. The spring/summer 2021 collection comes fully accessorised with gold bangles and large, waist-length chains beautifully fitted with diamonds and stones.

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SICILY, THE ISLAND THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE SOURCE IF INSPIRATION FOR THE ITALIAN DESIGNER DUO, IS TOLD THROUGH THOSE CONTRASTS THAT MAKE IT UNIQUE. As the Milan shows settled down for a quiet minimalism, somehow reflecting the harsh times that the city is going through, Stefano Dolce and Domenico Gabbana overtly took the opposite direction.The Metropol, D&G’s longtime show venue, was transformed with bright collages of print covering every inch of the walls, the benches and the runway.The hashtag #DGSicilianPatchwork further spelled out the season’s theme: “Given our long experience being inspired by Sicily, we wanted to tell of all that you can find on an island like this, the different cultures that dominated, from the Spanish to the Arabs to the Normans,” said Dolce, who was born and raised there.“We’ve treasured everything that they have brought to us,” Gabbana added. “And we put it all together.” Weaving together the history and culture of Italy’s beautiful and controversial land of contrasts would take a lifetime, but Dolce & Gabbana give it a go in one collection. On their spring/ summer 2021 runway the message is clear: it’s Patchwork time, and it’s here to stay.The designers also reference their own backlog, noting their spring/summer 1993 runway as part of their own inspiration, together with a distinct 70s style that manages to feel refreshingly modern. The designers celebrate the spirit of Italian artistry with “fatto a mano,” typical of both Sicily’s heritage and the brand’s own tradition. Patchwork looks were defined by a demi-couture approach, literally and figuratively threading together the past with the present. Fabrics from the brand’s archives were interwoven with freshly acquired textiles, resulting into a mix of polka dots, floral brocades, denim and more, cut together in a mi of slender and hourglass silhouettes. Optimism meets art, aiming for a brighter future on and off the catwalks.

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By mixing polka dots with animalier prints, denim with brocade and florals with opticals, the brand basically interweaves the past with the present, aiming for an optimistic and creative future where craftsmanship and tradition lead the way to – sartorial – innovation.

RETRO INSPIRED, BUT MODERN

Eveningwear nods at the 70s with lengths and light textiles. No hippie flowery dresses here though, the bohemian look is perfectly fine-tuned with blazers and flattering mid-calf skirts in more contemporary textiles.

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16 10. PORSCHE 1959 Porsche 356 A Carrera 1600 GS ‘Sunroof ’ Coupé, Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s, Photographer: Michael Furman. 11. CARTIER Grand Complication Skeleton Pocket Watch (www.cartier.com). 12. BROOKS BROTHERS Regent Fit Bib-Front Spread Collar Tuxedo Shirt (www.brooksbrothers.com). 13. DE FURSAC Slim fit tuxedo Wool and Cotton (www.defursac.fr). 14. TURNBULL & ASSER Silver-Tone, Pearl And Onyx Shirt Studs (www.turnbullandasser.com). 15. SAINT LAURENT Pre-Tied Silk Bow Tie (www.ysl.com). 16. ALFA ROMEO 1954 Alfa Romeo Tipo B, Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s, Photographer: Tim Scott.

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1. TOM FORD Deluxe Blazer (www.tomford.com). 2. SAINT LAURENT New Wave 207 Jerry Crystal-Embellished Acetate Cat-Eye Sunglasses (www.ysl.com). 3. DOLCE & GABBANA Ruched Silk-Tulle Gown (www.dolcegabbana.com). 4. BOUCHERON Quatre Black Edition Ring (www.boucheron.com). 5. DE BEERS Enchanted Lotus White Gold Band (www.debeers.com). 6. MANOLO BLAHNIK Finamu Mule in Black Satin (www.manoloblahnik.com). 7. GUERLAIN KissKiss Lipstick (www. guerlain.com). 8. SAINT LAURENT Opyum Patent-Leather Ankle Boots (www.ysl.com). 9. GUCCI Rajah Shoulder Bag (www.gucci.com). 10. FERRARI Ferrari 330 P4, reimagined by INK (www.weareink.com).

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1. FERRARI 1957 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Competizione Tour de France by Scaglietti. 2. RALPH LAUREN Maddox Skull & Crossbones Cushion (www. ralphlauren.com). 3. HACKETT MAYFAIR Peak Lapel Velvet Jacket (www.hackett.com). 4. GUCCI Gallipoli Appliquéd Tartan Tweed Loafers (www.gucci.com). 5. ROLEX Day-Date Watch (www.rolex.com). 6. MOSS BROS Grey Ascot Top Hat (www.moss.co.uk). 7. HUGO BOSS Pre-Tied Cotton-Velvet Bow Tie (www. hugoboss.com). 8. CARTIER Close-up of an iconic dial. 9. HONDAJET HondaJet Elite Aircraft (www.hondajet.com). 10. MISAWA & WORKSHOP Boots with custom details (www.misawa-and-workshop.com).

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19 11. RALPH LAUREN Autumn 2020 Menswear Collection (www.ralphlauren.com). 12. TOM FORD Pre-Tied Silk Bow Tie (www.tomford.com). 13. DIOR Rouge Dior (www.dior.com). 14. RALPH LAUREN Stirrup Gold Link Watch (www.ralphlauren.com). 15. BOTTEGA VENETA Round-Frame Intrecciato Leather-Trimmed Tortoiseshell Acetate Optical Glasses (www.bottegaveneta.com). 16. BALENCIAGA Croc-Effect Leather Shoes (www.balenciaga.com). 17. ANDERSON & SHEPPARD Grosgrain-Trimmed Felt Hat (www.anderson-sheppard.co.uk). 18. DOLCE & GABBANA Sicily Bag in Brocade with Appliqués and Embroidery (www.dolcegabbana.com). 19. BEECHCRAFT King Air 350 (beechcraft.txtav.com).

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1. CLIVE CHRISTIAN No. 1 Original Collection (www.clivechristian.com). 2. ROGER VIVIER Embellished satin mules (www.rogervivier.com). 3. BEECHCRAFT King Air 350 (beechcraft.txtav.com). 4. DOLCE & GABBANA The Devotion Bag Collection (www.dolcegabbana.com). 5.AQUAZZURA Gem Palace crystal-embellished satin mules (www.aquazzura.com). 6. LEVIEV Sapphire and diamonds ring (www.leviev.com). 7. ROLEX Yacht Master Watch (www.rolex.com). 8. BOODLES Asoka ring (www.boodles.com). 9. Kirsten Dunst in “Marie-Antoinette: The Journey”.

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Bvlgari’s Magnificent Creations high jewellery collection unveils the Forever Rubies necklace. Dream-like craftmanship and rare stones, exceptional crismon rubies meet sensual gemstone lace, caressing the skin like a soft collar. Cutting-edge flair enriches a timeless jewel, giving birth to a new legend for the centuries to come. The very soul of a Bvlgari High Jewellery creation is encapsulated in the vibrant colour, life, and light of its exceptional gemstones, which have become the signature of Bvlgari design. In Bvlgari’s Magnificent Creations high jewellery collection, show-stopping gemstones, unprecedented designs and craftsmanship come together in some most spectacular pieces; sparkling in the rarest crimson red and gifted with the ability to capture fragments of light and reflect them through a deep and passionate colour, the wondrous ruby is a one-off treasure that cannot be found twice in nature.

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Bvlagri Forever Rubies necklace from the Magnificent Creations high jewellery collection. 20 red rubies weighing 25.38 ct frame the centrepiece of the collar: a 10.04 ct ruby from Mozambique. The necklace is collar-shaped, adding a contemporary twist to timeless elegance

Inspired by the bedazzling pieces flaunted by Hollywood stars and international icons on red carpets, the Forever Rubies necklace reimagines a classic layout of rubies and diamonds transformed into an unexpected, utterly contemporary design. Like in a precious weave, 20 vivid red rubies weighing 25.38 ct converge in the magnificent centrepiece of the collar: a 10.04 ct ruby from Mozambique. Timeless, precious and glamorous: Bvlgari’s Magnificent Creations are one-of-a-kind High Jewellery pieces. Born of the spectacular encounter between nature’s most dazzling wonders and a Roman sense of beauty, each creation is unique, fabulous and truly magnificent.

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CARTIER SANTOS LARGE MODEL AUTOMATIC 40MM www.cartier.com In 1904 Louis Cartier granted the wish of the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto the strap.These sleeker lines accentuate the stylistic dynamic of the watch. Santos Dumont: to be able to tell the time while flying.The birth of one of the The collection comes in twenty-three models (medium, large and extra-large), first ever wristwatches sealed the bonds of friendship between featuring both automatic and hand-wound mechanical these two pioneers. The rounded angles of the dial, seamless movements, ranging between rose gold and interchangeable Santos de Cartier watch large curve of the horns, and the exposed screws made for an iconic metal and leather bracelets. model, first strap in rubber, watch that would inspire countless reinterpretations. Today the In this image, Santos de Cartier watch large model, second strap in black alliganew Santos de Cartier watch stays true to its original philosophy manufacture mechanical movement with automatic winding, tor skin. Both bracelets are by reflecting the innovative, ever-changing spirit of its own age. calibre 1847 MC. Bezel and case in steel and ADLC, steel fitted with the “QuickSwitch” In updating this timepiece, the Cartier design studios focused crown set with a faceted black synthetic spinel, black dial, black interchangeable system. Case on comfort, intelligent proportions and respect for the aesthetic steel sword-shaped hands with luminescent material, sapphire width: 39.8 mm, thickness: of the Santos de Cartier watch.The design of the bezel has been crystal. First strap in rubber, second strap in black alligator skin, 9.38 mm. Water-resistant to 10 bar (approx. 100 metres). interchangeable steel folding buckle. updated to favour the synergy between the lines of the case and

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Since its debut in 1956, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date watch was a new generation self-winding mechanical movement with a Calibre 3255 that major innovation. It was the first wristwatch to indicate, in addition to the has been entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex and incorporates date, the day of the week spelled out in full in an arc-shaped window at the the brand’s Chonergy escapement, known for its high energy efficiency 12 o’clock marker. This was available in a selection of 26 languages. The and dependability, which permits a power reserve of approximately 70 Day-Date watch models were made only in precious metals like 18-karat hours. This movement has been fitted with a blue Parachrom hairspring, yellow, white and everose gold or 950 platinum. This ‘watch of prestige’ was another Rolex exclusive, this paramagnetic alloy improves precision in known for its exceptional precision, reliability and readability. It featured a comparison to traditional hairsprings regardless of the position.The watch’s unique ‘President’ bracelet with semi-circular three-piece links. Its popularity oscillator also features the brand’s hallmark Paraflex shock absorbers that among the wrists of political figures, filmmakers and entrepreneurs ensured further increase the model’s shock resistance. This movement is enclosed its popularity as ‘The President’s Watch.’ in a 36-mm Oyster case, synonymous with waterproofness Now, Rolex presents a new generation of this iconic model and guaranteed to a depth of 100 meters. The case, which One of the new versions of with a novel design and stylistic variations. This new model is hermetically screwed down by Rolex watchmakers this iconic model is made in includes an exquisite variant in 18-karat yellow gold with to secure the movement, is crafted from a solid block of 18-karat Everose gold with a a green ombré dial embellished with brilliant-cut and 18-karat yellow gold. diamond-paved dial featuring baguette-cut diamond hour markers and framed with a In short, the new Oyster Perpetual Day-Date incorporates baguette-cut rainbow-colored futted bezel. The case features a Cyclops lens at the three a new generation movement, known for its precision, sapphire hour markers and o’clock marker and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. shock resistance, reliability and power reserve that ensures a diamond encrusted bezel and bracelet. The new Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 is equipped with a superlative performance.

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INNATE ELEGANCE The Hollywood heart-throbs were and always will be eternal. They were leading men both on and off screen thanks to their magnificent looks and extraordinary elegance. So much talent and glamour had never come together on the Hollywood stage. Actors like Cary Grant, Gary Cooper or Fred Astaire turned film sets and clubs into authentic fashion catwalks of savoir-faire. They have gone down in history not only for their acting skills, but also for being handsome and well dressed: elegance was personified in them.

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Magnetic on and off the stage, on the screen and on the red carpet, his elegance always shone through without even trying. His luxurious and shiny suits, his unmistakeable centre parting, his breast-pocket handkerchief which matched his bow tie, the flower in his buttonhole: it was all carefully and agilely measured and determined, eternal like the man himself, the unmistakeable Fred Astaire. What is there to say of the fashion he introduced with absolute subtlety, that of using ties instead of a belt giving him a casual whilst original look, without losing an inch of elegance? Neither the superficial nor the mediocre made a difference on Fred Astaire. He knew how to create fashion that would last decades, using the most trivial of details. Fred Aistaire, You’ll Never Get Rich (1941).

Fred Astaire lived at a time when men wore tight-fitting clothes which were a far cry from those loose-fitting suits and V-neck shirts. Men turned to tailors to be fitted with clothes that would fit them like a glove and give them an air, a special touch that was impossible to achieve any other way: it was the masculinity he wanted to embrace. Fred Astaire (1930).

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Fred Astaire, like many others, was known to visit the Savile Row tailors, in Mayfair, London. These tailors were and still are well known for producing “deconstructed” suits that cling naturally to the body, not looking like clothing that had nothing to do with the actors. Fred Astaire also frequented Brooks Brothers, the oldest tailor’s chain in the United States, founded in 1818 with its headquarters on Madison Avenue in New York, where Ralph Lauren worked as a shop assistant and which today belongs to Claudio del Vecchio. His dance steps stood out not only for his magnificent technique, but also for his suits and his ability to wear suits, jackets and trousers. He is certainly a fashion icon. Fred Astaire, in a tuxedo with a carnation on the lapel, in a publicity still for Irving Berlin’s 1946 film, Blue Skies.

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David Niven, known as “the last dandy”, wore Savile Row, like Gary Cooper: Tautz (which became part of Norton & Sons in 1968) and Henry Poole were some of the tailors that dressed the British heart-throb, better known, perhaps, for his double breasted tweed jacket and cream-coloured “gabardine” trousers which he combined with a variety of jackets and led to all kinds of comments due to their rarity. But Niven’s style went beyond the clothes he wore. At the end of the Second World War, Niven and his wife attended a party: his wife wore an evening dress, a tiara and gloves with approximately eighteen buttons. On the other hand, he wore a white shirt and khaki trousers like those worn by demobilised soldiers. Therefore, style was in-bred in David Niven not only in his clothes, but also in his psyche, which gave him an unparalleled intelligence and poise. British actor David Niven is pictured in a scene from the film, The Little Hut, England, 1956.

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Grant also opted for creased trousers and the sleeves of his jacket were always rolled up to reveal around three quarters of the white shirt cuff: a trivial detail which always accompanied Cary Grant. It has been said that “other men wear suits, they simply wear them, but that didn’t happen to Cary Grant. On him, style was like a skin”. Cary Grant, 24th Annual Tony Awards, 1970.

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Clark Gable, the southern gentleman, was a Hollywood heart-throb from head to toe and a true seducer. Doris Day summed up his personality: “He was as masculine as any man I’ve ever known and as much a little boy as a grown man could be. It was this combination that had such a devastating effect on women”. If we add to this his demeanour, smile, perfectly slick hair and immaculate signature moustache, Clark Gable’s power was infinite. Schmidt was Clark Gable’s tailor throughout his career, from his humble beginnings until he became an internationally renowned film star. His tailor certainly knew how to highlight the physical virtues of a Clark Gable who became more and more famous, film after film. Perhaps he is most remembered for his elegance as Rhett, a role that he questioned playing because of the clothes he had to wear. Close-up of the US actor Clark Gable in the 1950s.

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Errol Flynn was known for his scandals, his ego and his exorbitant taste. Leaving all this on one side, looking at an image of Flynn is an absolute pleasure. He is elegance personified: so simple, so clean and so transparent. His impeccable moustache which is eternal like Clark Gable’s; his polo neck shirts that enhanced his figure; his suits that were slightly looser than normal, not as tight-fitting as those of James Dean, Cary Grant or Fred Astaire; breast pocket handkerchiefs; black and white; perfectly groomed and styled hair; and the sensuality of his smile. Errol Flynn lived life glamorously and to the full. His scandals did not outshine his image, his power as an actor. Frank Foster was one of his tailors at Savile Row who also dressed Tony Curtis or Cary Grant. Flynn turned to the best to make life, fashion and acting unforgettable. Errol Flynn and his wife Patrice Wymore at Betty Hutton’s party (1951).

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Frank Sinatra liked wearing a pair of gold cuff links, perfectly folded pocket scarves, fedoras, silk ties, bow ties, and he didn’t like jewellery. Al Certo was one of Sinatra’s tailors, along with “Norton & Sons” Savile Row, founded in 1821, and James Lock & Co. Hatters, in St. James Street, London, founded in 1676, where he bought his hats and fedoras. For those who want to imitate the “Sinatra” style, they should slightly cock the hat to obtain an elegant yet casual look that is so typical of him. Sinatra, who is rather demanding and fussy in questions of style and fashion, compared the quality of his clothing with the quality of his voice and music. For him, fashion was an attitude, like an attitude to life and they both had to be cherished. He certainly did so and in such a memorable way. Frank Sinatra with Ava Gardner at the premiere of Pandora and the Flying Dutchman (1952).

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It is said that Humphrey Bogart was born with style. So much so that the man is thought to have known how to combine clothes and how to dress before anybody explained it to him and even before he donned his first low collared white dinner jacket for “Casablanca”. Following this film, he became an absolute icon, attractive and elegant. His personal style was classic, subdued and extremely simple, in direct relation with his Upper East Side origins: eternal and ever attractive tweeds, breast-pocket handkerchiefs and perfectly slicked back hair even when riding a bicycle. Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart pose with Marilyn Monroe at the premiere of director Jean Negulesco’s film, How to Marry a Millionaire.

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He also liked three-piece suits, dinner jackets, straight lines that cling naturally to the body. Humphrey Bogart epitomised the prevailing style of the 1950’s, a long way off stars like James Dean, who were revulsive and rebellious. Humphrey Bogart (1899-1957) in a three-piece suit.

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Gary Cooper, distinguished and elegant began to dress well when the famous Savile Row: Anderson & Seppard, among many others, dressed him and he began to understand what fashion was about. In the 1950’s and 1960’s, when Hollywood had fallen in love with Italy, the designers from Rome, Carlo Palazi and Bruno de Angelis, stood out above the rest and dressed not only Gary Cooper, but also Henry Fonda, Clark Gable or Tyrone Power. Cooper was influenced by many and varied styles throughout his career, from the most elegant and classic to the most cowboy and rebellious: there are photographs in which Cooper can be seen with open jackets and darned pockets in which he seemed incapable of maintaining the knot in his straight tie. However, he remained faithful to an impeccable, glamorous style that fitted him like a glove. Gary Cooper and Claudette Colbert, Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife (1938).

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GIÒSA MILANO CROC MANIA ARTISAN UNIQUENESS AND MADE IN ITALY The Brera district in Milan is a small village brimming with cobblestone alleys, boutiques, art galleries, design studios and artisanal shops. One of the hidden gems Brera holds is Giòsa Milano, otherwise known as La Bottega del Coccodrillo (The Crocodile Shop), a timeless and elegant artisanal workshop. Specialising in everything made of genuine crocodile leather, the owner Giorgio Santamaria has created an internationally recognised landmark – a boutique and craftsman’s atelier, all under one roof. Walking through the alleys of Brera and arriving in via Ciovasso, in Milan you can admire from the windows of the Giòsa Milano workshop the hands of master craftsmen who with precise movements cut, tailor and sew the

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crocodile and alligator skins. Surrounded by ancient tools, the scent of the leather, the projects slowly becoming coloured, enriched with details and taking shape. Giòsa Milano works exclusively with crocodile and alligator skins. The leathers processed by the maison are all certified and come from authorised farms.Why crocodile-alligator skin only? It is a unique and extremely versatile material, leather par excellence. Crocodile leather has always been the true icon of luxury. The Milanese maison wants to highlight them through its work, its passion and its creativity, applying them to any type of customer request for an exclusive offer on the Italian and international market.

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SENSORIAL EXPERIENCE Crafted from ultra-lightweight carbon fibre and aluminium, with leather trim, the tonneau cover for a 2-seat configuration directs air flow. With the roof down, its aerodynamic design ensures the wind does not temper with the riding experience. With the roof up, the interiors transform into a silent setting.

The Dawn Black Badge’s sporty spirit roams free with updated transmission, throttle and suspension, as well as new brakes, new exhaust and quicken steering. The aero cowling tonneau cover in the 2-seater configuration delivers a sensorial riding experience. The interiors are accented with signature hand-crafted veneer, whose symmetrical woodwork in a waterfall pattern recalls the 1950s Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn model.

RR DAWN, IS AN EMBLEM OF SPONTANEITY www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com THE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION “BLACK BADGE: TOKYO AFTER HOURS” PORTRAYED THE ROLLS-ROYCE DAWN, WRAITH AND GHOST BLACK BADGE MODELS IN A NEW LIGHT. Spotlighted alongside images shot by Yoshifumi Ogawa and Darren Chan enterprises that have brought success to Rolls-Royce’s Tokyo clientele – in a Rolls-Royce photography exhibition in Tokyo, British photographer tech and trade on one hand, creative industries and traditional arts on the Mark Riccioni sees the Dawn Black Badge model through his own lens. other. I thank and congratulate the photographers on capturing the essence Its Magma red paint contrasts with the maze of dark backstreets in Akiof Black Badge in Tokyo so well.” The 6.6-litre V12 twin-turbo engine habara, as the vehicle arrives at Tokyo Bay for an open provides power and torque. The heads-up display projects top view of the starry night sky. Paul Harris, Regional essential information in the driver’s field of vision. ActiAdditional torque output at Director of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Asia Pacific, states: ve cruise control automatically maintains a safe distance, just 1500 rpm, a more pro“Just as Black Badge aesthetics are at home in the city while the infrared camera with night vision sees hazards nounced baritone bass from of Tokyo, these amazing Rolls-Royces have very much up to 300 metres ahead. Crafted from carbon fibre and the engine and the quietest struck a chord with our Japanese clients – just over 40% aluminium, the tonneau cover directs air flow. With the roof mechanism in the world of Ghost, Wraith and Dawn models we deliver in Japan roof down, its aerodynamic design ensures the wind does transform a soft cruise into a are in the guise of their Black Badge alter egos. The vinot temper with the riding experience. With the roof up, spirited experience on board sual diversity of the Tokyo cityscape speaks of the diverse the interiors transform into a silent setting. the Dawn Black Badge.

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AN AUTOMOTIVE ICON REIMAGINED www.weareink.com INK, London’s award-winning digital production studio specialised in computer-generated imagery, animation, design and retouching reinterprets the Ferrari 330 P4, which debuted at the Daytona 24 Hours in 1967. The 330 P3/P4, 330 P4 and 412P triumphed in the memorable 1-2-3 spots.

The essence of one of the Maranello carmaker’s most admired race car designs, Stuttgart. And it is the result of a mega test during winter in Daytona where 12 four exemplaries of the Ferrari 330 P4 were produced. of us went, an exceptional thing for Ferrari at that time...The Its aerodynamic shape features a dipped nose that grazes P4 dips more in the rear and more air passes under the vehicle, INK works with the automotithe asphalt and voluptuous lines. To bring out its iconic with improved internal flow. It was never parallel to the ground, ve, home appliance and equialuminium bodywork, INK strips the P4 of the signature red it almost always had a nose down, with constant downforce... pment, consumer electronics and reimagines it in white with computer-generated images There is no secret in her beauty...functionality, in the end, can and goods sectors, as well as in a series called “Plain Bodies”. Ferrari Technical Engineer only be beautiful. The only thing I regret is having only four property developers on new Mauro Forghieri remembered the P4: “Aerodynamically, the built. Now a P4 goes at 30, 32 million dollars in auctions...I concepts, projects and lauP4 has less resistance than the P3, more downforce and a more laugh thinking about how I went to Enzo Ferrari in mid-1967 nches across print, film and beaten structure, studied in the wind tunnels of Pininfarina and and said: “That’s it.What’s the point of making more of these?” interactive platforms.

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DE TOMASO’ S SWEET SIXTY IS FINALLY HERE: WELCOME P72 www.detomaso-automobili.com De Tomaso turned sixty in 2019 and, after having gone bust and being saved by the bell yet another time, he is indeed back. What better way to say happy birthday: this collection of carbonfibre curves is the new P72, revived by Hong Kong-based IdealVenture, the team responsible for the Apollo Intensa Emozione, and based around that car’s underpinnings.

What is the purpose of another crazy-looking hypercar? Well, it’s all about inspirations. if the Apollo is all about aggressive looks, the P72 is more of an ode to vintage motorsport, inspired by racers from the 60s and by De Tomaso’s back catalogue. The look tells many stories, like Ollie Kew reported to Topgear, part Ferrari P3/4, part Alfa 8C, and perhaps some Lister in there too. Bodywork aside, nothing this side of a Pagani has such an opulent interior in the supercar realm. Think Polished copper manual gearbox levers with open, exposed linkage and stuff like that.

The P72 will remain highly exclusive and only 72 cars will be produced, it will hit the market at the end of this year. The price is in the region of € 750,000, the number of cars already sold has not been disclosed. Photos by G.F. Wiliams.

The P72 is built around a carbonfibre cell of a chassis, with carbon crash structures front and rear and carbon mounts for the suspension. De Tomaso teasingly notes that the chassis – like its Apollo cousin – is FIA LMP motorsport rated, ready for Le Mans in 2021? Paying tribute to the old P70 from 1965, the P72’s powertrain is the result of a technical collaboration between De Tomaso and e Roush. The P72’s bespoke V8 has been purpose-built by a team to satisfy a specific set of performance and regulatory values while retaining the spirit of the 60’s.

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PORSCHE TAYCAN 4S IS READY FOR THE FUTURE www.porsche.com Typically, Porsche launches a new model in base form before firing the big guns. But for its first-ever electric vehicle, the Taycan, the company is building that lineup from the top down: first the seriously powerful 670-hp Turbo and 750hp Turbo S, then the more reasonably priced 4S. But 4S is hardly a watered-down version of the top Taycans...

The Porsche Taycan 4S is the new entry-level model in the brand’s all-electric range, an ‘entry-level’ that is as remarkable as its Turbo stablemate. Maybe more so, since it packs up to 523bhp and 640Nm or, if you step up from the standard 79.2k Wh battery to the 93.4kWh Performance Battery Plus, 563bhp and 650Nm - that’s 0-62mph in four seconds, and it also means that the maximum range jumps from 252 to 287 miles.While it might not shove you back in your seat with quite as much force as the Turbos do, it will also not leave you pining for more power.

Electricity consumption combined: 27,0 – 26,2 kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 0 g/km; top speed: 250km/h. Porsche is involved in the development of a nationwide charging infrastructure, both with its own solutions and together with partners.

The design is sleek and timeless, puristic, like all Porsches should be. Features include aircurtains (lateral air intakes ahead of the front wheels) which also improve the aerodynamics, panoramic fixed glass roof, multi-function sports steering-wheel, advanced climate control, air suspension, automatic LED lights, 19-inch alloys, a part-leather interior, electric seats, a tidy 16.8-inch curved touchscreen with nav (no mechanical buttons) and wireless Apple CarPlay. Brilliant to drive and revolutionary in its core, a vehicle that leaves us all longing for a fun, plug-in future.

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The future of classics is electric. British engineering company Lunaz converts high-end classic cars from the 1950s and 1960s into electric vehicles, preserving the past by embracing the future. www.lunaz.design

For 60 years a Rolls-Royce Phantom has carried the most influential people in the world, often on the most momentous occasions in history. This extraordinary legacy is given new life through the introduction of the fully-electric Rolls-Royce Phantom V by Lunaz. Welcome to the future: now is the time to drive and be driven in an entirely usable, sustainable and reliable evocation of ‘The Best Car in the World’. To the moon and back.

A British engineering company called Lunaz (after founder David Lorenz’s daughter Luna) is taking classic, high-end luxury cars from the 1950s and 1960s and converting them into EVs. Basically, they source a limited number of the most celebrated classics in history - think 1961 eight-seat Rolls-Royce Phantom V, Rolls Royce Cloud and 1953 Jaguar XK120 – some of which are no longer functional, and ensure them new life and a future-proof existence using the medium of electricity.Vehicles are transformed in order to provide both high performance and stressfree driving experience, while at the same time preserving their original beauty; they are fully restored to ensure that all the remaining mechanical components are in excellent working order and of the highest modern safety specifications, interior and exterior finish are of superior design and quality. Lorenz was struck with the idea of terraforming classics while waiting on the side of the road for a repair. “I wanted a car like a 1953 Jaguar to be my daily driver”. The process starts with a thorough inspection of the entire car, followed by weighing each corner to assess the original’s car’s weight distribution (which will later feed into the chassis set-up). Then, the engine and drivetrain are ripped out. Lunaz then 3D scans the entire

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WHAT IF WE TOLD YOU THAT THE FIRST ELECTRIC ROLLS-ROYCE IS.... FROM 1961? ENJOY THE PLEASURE OF A LUXURY CLASSIC POWERED BY THE LARGEST BATTERY IN THE WORLD

The Rolls-Royce Phantom V by Lunaz is designed to be driven every day with no concession to range anxiety, its 120 kWh battery is the largest electric battery in the world. While the original vehicle is a Rolls Royce, the Rolls Royce by Lunaz is not a collaboration with the brand. Lunaz independently works on cars that they acquire from the open market.

“At Lunaz we are engaged in vital and urgent engineering. These are the most beautiful and celebrated cars in history. Our proprietary electric powertrain gives them a bright future.” Jon Hilton, Managing Director and Technical Lead, Lunaz. In these pages, all photos courtsey of Lunaz. Info at lunaz.design.

thing in order to deploy the company’s “closely guarded” electric propulsion tech. The whole car is stripped, body defects mended by hand, and everything built back up again, including things like air conditioning, better heating systems, uprated brakes, suspension and steering. The electric powertrain is modular, this means Lunaz can actually produce highly limited production runs of the world’s most beautiful classic cars entirely in-house. The company’s HQ in Silverstone, England, places Lunaz perfectly to recruit from a world-class talent pool of designers, engineers, craftspeople and electric technology specialists: the team’s Technical Lead and Managing Director, Jon Hilton, is one of the most celebrated minds in powertrain engineering - he takes four decades of learnings in a career that has seen him win multiple Formula 1 World Championships and applies them to answering the questions of reliability, sustainability and usability for the world’s most celebrated classic cars.

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A POWERHOUSE OF TECHNOLOGY www.pagani.com With only five models built and all sold, at the price of five million euros each, the Pagani Imola is a vehicle-laboratory powered by a 827 Hp and 1100 Nm torque engine. Pagani has devised, tested and developed unprecedented geometries, materials and concepts for aerodynamic, dynamic and supercar-safety purposes.

Inheriting the Huayra’s innovations, the Pagani Imola goes a step roads are very uneven and can lead to the loss of several hundred further with a new chassis, suspension geometry, SMART GAS kilogrammes of downforce in just a few instants. Well aware of system and bespoke paint, Acquarello Light, to achieve aerodynamic, these dangers, we worked very carefully on the upper part and dynamic and safety objectives. Carbo-Titanium HP62 G2 and details of the car... The paint of a vehicle is not just an aesthetic Carbo-Triax HP62 developed for the monocoque reduce weight requirement, but has essential technical functions, such as protecting while increasing torsional and bending stiffness. Horacio Pagani from external influences and preventing the ageing of the material, explains: “We wanted an efficient vehicle, and just as you’d expect if in particular of advanced composites. We managed to create a you were looking at an F1 single-seater, this led us to design a car protection shield capable of isolating the underlying material from with additional aerodynamic features. So, although external threats, consequently increasing its impact With a limited edition of only on the one hand these details may detract from the resistance, and after years of research to optimise five examples built, the Pagaour painting system with the aim of significantly lines and overall aesthetics of the vehicle, on the ni Imola has gone through the reducing weight, we are proud to finally announce other, they also allow to improve lap time, ease of severest on-track validation driving and especially safety. Speaking of safety, we the achievement of this milestone with such a special test and covered over 16,000 could have reduced the ground clearance so as to car as the Imola.” While optimising the MIRS system km on the track at racing speincrease the downforce effect by taking advantage of and braking system, all the new technology will be ed - about three times the 24 available on future models . the vehicle’s flat bottom. But don’t forget, the public Hours of Le Mans.

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POWERED BY HIS MAJESTY THE GOD OF THE ABYSS – HEAR ME ROAR www.maserati.com After twenty years the Maserati team is back in the company’s Modena HQ. The new era begins with a new engine: Nettuno, the new 100% Maserati engine that adopts F1 technology for a road car, beating heart of the MC20 - 100% Made in Modena - super sportscar that premiered in September. A technical revolution, protected by international patents.

After twenty years, Maserati has once again enthusiastically taken on the The engine has three main features:The pre-chamber, a combustion chamber set challenge of returning to its Modena HQ with the between the central electrode and the traditional combustion development and production of a new, highly-technological, chamber, connected by a series of specially-designed holes. Maserati Nettuno Engine, high-performance engine. The new power unit has a V90° Lateral sparkplug: a traditional sparkplug acting as a support 1000mm X 650mm X 600mm. architecture, with a 3-litre, 6-cylinder twin-turbo, and to ensure constant combustion when the engine is operating Engine Architecture V6 90°; features a dry sump (a classic solution on super sportscars). at a level that doesn’t need the pre-chamber to kick in. Twin max power 630CV @ 7500 It delivers 630CV at 7500rpm and 730 Nm of torque from injection system, direct and indirect: linked to the fuel supply rpm; max torque 730 Nm @ 3000rpm with a specific power output of 210CV/litre. pressure at 350bar, the system reduces noise low down on the 3000 – 5500 rpm; nngine max revs 8000 rpm; fiing order 1-6The compression ratio is 11:1, the stroke is 82 mm and the rev range, lowering emissions and improving consumption. 3-4-2-5; engine mass <220 kg bore 88 mm. A Formula 1 technology on an engine made for the road.

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1933 DUESENBERG MODEL SJ BEVERLY www.rmsothebys.com Widely known as ‘Twenty Grand’, reflecting its 1932 selling price, this supercharged Duesenberg with chassis number 2539 and engine J-513, was designed by Gordon Buehrig as a show car for the Chicago Century of Progress Exposition of 1933-1934. This graceful oneoff closed-coupled design is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful Duesenbergs built. Many of the most beautiful bodies for Duesenberg were created not by private coachbuilders, but by Gordon Buehrig, who was hired in 1929 as Duesenberg’s chief body designer. Buehrig would enjoy one of the richest and most successful careers of any American automotive designer. Following his work for Duesenberg, he would create the 1935 Auburn 851 Speedster for corporate sibling Auburn Automobile Company, as well as the mold-breaking Cord 810 and 812. His work was jaunty, revolutionary, and distinguished by beautifully tailored proportions and an eye for fine detail. He was a natural designer who saw cars as art, as evidenced by the title of his autobiography, Rolling Sculpture. One of Buehrig’s classic designs for the Model J, and among the designer’s most pleasing creations, was a sedan called the Beverly. Originally created for the Chicago Auto Salon of 1930, it was designed as a formal car for city use; it would have sporty, close-coupled proportions and aircraftinspired design features, but it would also be appropriate for chauffeured use. In addition, should the owner wish to take it outside of the city for lengthened touring purposes, it would have a large trunk. The design’s distinctive features were a considerable, slanted windshield that was framed on the sides by small, triangular panes and a roofline that dropped in a vee

between the side windows. The interior was equally awesome. The rear seat was split into two cozy armchairs, by means of a fixed center armrest. In the cabinet behind the front seat, Buehrig noted, we installed a radio, a glove box, and a rear seat instrument panel. Since the Duesenberg Model J was the only American car capable of 100 miles per hour, I reasoned the rear seat passenger would enjoy a speedometer. A total of 10 Beverlys were produced, with eight of them by the Walter M. Murphy Company, of Pasadena, California, and an additional pair by the Rollston Company, of New York City. In typical Duesenberg style, no two were alike, with each commission as unique as its fascinating original owner. A thing of beauty, as they say, is a joy forever, and for decades, this car has brought delight to its owners, through driving pleasure and victorious concours appearances. Beautifully taken back to its original lavishness, it remains the only factory-supercharged Beverly, one of Gordon Buehrig’s most legendary designs, and it is, quite possibly, the most beautiful closed Duesenberg ever built. With an original supercharger as the crowning glory on its outstanding restoration, it is ready to continue to venture out and earn awards or to peg both speedometers.

HISTORY IN A FEW WORDS Coachwork by the Walter M. Murphy Company Chassis no. 2538 Engine no. J-512 Body no. 978 • The most beautiful and desirable closed coachwork on the Duesenberg chassis. • The only factory-supercharged Beverly built. • Still equipped with an original supercharger today. • Winner of multiple Best in Show and Best in Class awards.

This is one beautiful Duesey. The SJ variant of the Model J was first available in 1932. It offered a factory supercharger for the Lycoming straighteight. Horsepower jumped to a whopping 320. There have been a number of normal Model Js that have been upgraded over the years to SJ specification. But this is the real deal. This is one of just 36 factory SJs built and one of only five that has an enclosed body on it. The body in this case is from Murphy and it’s a stunner.

RESTORATION During the restoration process, the Beverly was carefully dismantled down to the last nut and screw, with each component identified, cleaned, carefully assessed, and restored to the highest standards of fit and finish. The woodwork was found to be in excellent condition, with only minimal replacement required. The drivetrain was complete, and every component was removed, carefully rebuilt and refinished, and then installed back on the car, importantly including the original supercharger that Mr. Herrington had acquired.

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MEET THE 2020 ROLLS ROYCE DAWN BLACK BADGE. A DROPHEAD COUPÈ CRAFTED TO EMPOWER THE FREE SPIRIT

ROLL’S DAWN: CONSPICUOUS CONSUMPTION www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com Five years before Rolls-Royce founder Henry Royce made his first The Dawn offers a heightened sensory experience in every imaginable climate. The four-seater cabin is specially engineered with car in 1904, American economist Thorstein Veblen coined the phrase “conspicuous consumption.” The term was resurrected in popular culture advanced aerodynamics, meaning that passengers are protected from the wind while being at one with the elements. The during the nouveau riche explosion in the 80s. Robert Duffer, the first to review the 2020 Rolls-Royce Dawn interior is a perfect harmony of luxury and utility, the Black Badge offers the Black Badge, reports that “conspicuous consumption” was placement and execution of each detail soothes both most audacious expression the eye and hand. The bookmatched woodwork on the second-most heard expression during his days with of the Rolls Royce driving the Dawn, the first being “How much is that thing?” the tonneau and fascia echo the iconic Rolls-Royce experience. The Dawn Point is, the Dawn can hardly be called a “thing”. It is, Silver Dawn of the 1950s, while the use of metal and Black Badge is the second in fact, a two-door four-seat luxury land liner powered leather accents blends sleek with sumptuous. Like all most expensive model in by a twin-turbocharged 6.6-liter V-12, weighing 5,644 Rolls, Black Badger equals customization: you do not the stable, just behind the pounds yet planing to 60 mph in just 4.9 seconds. As purchase a Dawn, you commission one for you, and legendary Phantom full-size saloon. For good reasons. just for you. Duffer puts it, it commands attention.

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ON THE ROAD, SMART-WORKING ? The S-Class has always been a place for comfortable travel and relaxed working. With the new generation, the interior has fully evolved into hybrid home/workplace. Nearly all comfort-related dimensions of both variants, the S-Class with short and long wheelbase, have been improved in the front and on the rear seats and the sense of space is accordingly generous. The desired harmony between digital and analogue luxury results in a revolutionary interior design, nodding at interior architecture and yacht design elements. The sculptured look of the dashboard, centre console and armrests appears to float above an expansive interior landscape. The systematic reduction in the number of controls underscores the minimalist appearance of the interior. A fine divide between the upper section of the dashboard and the large trim element structures the area and creates horizontal breadth. This interface is also where the active ambient lighting is located. In addition to the up to five screens, highlights include the large trim elements in the dashboard and in the rear. These flow around the passengers and are a systematic further development of the wrap-around effect. One particularly attractive version of the trim is an open-pored wood veneer shot through with inlays of aluminum.

www.mercedes-benz.com there are up to five screens on board, some with OLED technology. At the Tension The S-Class stands for the fascination of Mercedes-Benz: legendary touch of a button, the new 3D driver display for the first time allows spatial and traditional engineering expertise defines the luxury segment in the automobile industry.The new S-Class can be experienced with all the senses – perception of the scene with a real 3D effect thanks to eye-tracking. Another impressive feature is the very large head-up display with augmented reality seeing, feeling, hearing and smelling – while offering numerous innovations in content. When navigating, for example, animated turn-off arrows are virtually the areas of driver assistance, protection and interaction. The new S-Class uses and precisely projected onto the road lane. Using cameras in the overhead digitalisation, for a car that responds sympathetically to the needs and wishes of its driver and passengers. Amrit Hoeba, aka @Carvlogger, has reviewed the control panel and learning algorithms, MBUX Interior Assist recognises 2021 S500 Series version and the S500 AMG-LINE and, understandably, he and anticipates the wishes and intentions of the occupants. It does this by was struck by the interiors “A new office loaded with new features, from interpreting head direction, hand movements and body language, and responds with corresponding vehicle functions. For example, if the driver looks over Active Ambiance Lighting to Smart Home Accounts cloud stored. Mercedes his/her shoulder towards the rear window, Interior Assist automatically Benz is known for their interior gameplay, in the new S-Class the exterior is typical Mercedes-Benz but the big change starts inside. I’m sitting in this car, opens the sunblind. The active ambient lighting with around 250 LEDs is but I could be in a space ship. They really have set the new level and, as you now integrated into the driving assistance systems, and is able to reinforce might know, the S Class is always the benchmark for Mercedes Benz so all their warnings visually. In addition, feedback is possible when operating the climate control system or the ‘Hey Mercedes’ voice assistant. The latest this technology will flow down slowly in the upcoming years to all the other models.” The detailed video review can be found on Amrit generation of the Driving Assistance Package has new and numerous improved functions, one example is the intelligent Hoeba’s youtube channel, together with astonishing views of Photo by Amrit Hoeba, follow compliance with speed limits. The new assistance display in both the outside (high-tech silver) and the inside (red leather @Carvlogger on Instagram with diamond red stitching). the driver display clearly shows the operating principle of the and Youtube for more excluThe second generation of MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User driving assistance systems as a full-screen view. If, like Amrit sive car reviews. Contact your Hoeba said, the S Class sets the benchmark for the upcoming Experience) debuts in the new S-Class. Another milestone nearest dealer for info on the as the interface between the driver, passengers and vehicle: Mbs, 2021 is bound to be an exciting year. new S Class 2021

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www.rmsothebys.com To support its racing activities, Alfa Romeo built and sold conventional automobiles to the general public; its first product was the G1, which appeared in 1921. Only 52 (including two prototypes) of this type were built from 1921 to 1923.This example, chassis no. 6018, is the only currently known survivor of the series.The G1 catered to the same clientele as RollsRoyce, Hispano Suiza, and other luxury manufacturers. It was offered in torpedo and limousine styles with bodywork by Schieppati. Powered by a 6,299-cc side-valve inline six, said to have been designed with input from Enzo Ferrari himself, the engine was based on a pair of cast-iron blocks of three cylinders each with fixed cylinder heads. It was the largest motor ever fitted to an Alfa, with a cylinder bore of 98 mm and a stroke of 140 mm, developing 70 bhp and a substantial 216 ft.-lbs. of torque. The G1 featured a 4-speed manual gearbox, which sent power through a single-dry plate clutch and an open driveshaft to the rear axle. There were mechanical brakes on the rear wheels, with an auxiliary contracting foot brake that operated on the transmission. Suspension was by semi-elliptical springs at the front and twin quarter-elliptical springs at the rear. In 1921 its top speed of 138 km/h (86 mph) was considered quite impressive.

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COLUMN What does “luxury” mean to you?

Tom Claeren, a fresh vision of the luxury world

According to me, luxury is becoming more of a set of experiences and emotions conveyed by products and brands rather than the physical product itself. Clients are looking to live something special and unique in the luxury field and keep exceptional memories. What do you want to communicate through your creative campaigns? I am passionate about cinema and photography, and I want to inspire people with beauty. Creating amazing stories and visuals for heritage brands to engage with an international audience, make people dream, motivate them to become better, and surpass themselves. That is also my own goal in life. I also hope that the campaigns I produce will make a difference for the brands I am working with by building a strong brand identity and helping them to go to the next level. What do your followers expect from you? We have positioned ourselves on the very high-end luxury market. We mainly focus on goods, luxury lifestyle, and unique experiences. All of that communicated with sleek and very qualitative visual materials as regards of photos and videos as we produce creative concepts and digital campaigns for various players of the luxury industry. Our audience is 80% masculine. They come to our media to enjoy beautiful and welldone content and be aware of the latest news in the luxury field linked to supercars, superyachts, destinations, and luxury hospitality, watches, fashion for men, and so on.

With a growing community on social media gathering more than 600K followers, Tom shares his most beautiful content through unique experiences as an influencer and brand ambassador. Indeed, mastering the art of communicating through various media channels, what is important to him is to inspire an international community with beauty. Do you think that every luxury sector has a different language when speaking to its influencers? Well, each luxury sector will adapt its relationships with the influencers depending on the product and experiences they want to promote and depending on their strategies. Of course, you cannot approach hospitality the same way as the watches sector, for instance. Each segment has its dedicated codes, and it is essential to perfectly master them all to be able to speak the same language as the brand you’re dealing with. Then you have to translate all of this in pure emotion to reach the final consumer. Influencers are playing an important role for the brands they are representing, and it can be very beneficial for big names to use them to build their brand image, give a lifestyle dimension, or a new vision to the brand and help them to create awareness. However, it can also destroy the brand image if influencers are not well chosen. This is a crucial step to not miss for every brand in general. With the pandemic, how has your way of communicating changed? With the pandemic, we focus on projects which are now in a close geographic area that we can reach by car most of the time. We are still focusing on creating magic and supporting our clients and partners within the luxury industry. Our way of communicating hasn’t changed: we just needed to adapt ourselves to this unprecedented crisis.

Tom Claeren is a bold artistic director who founded his eponymous company in Monaco two years ago. His passion for aesthetics and his unique taste for chic push him to always surpass himself to produce unique creative digital campaigns for luxury brands. Tom Claeren masters the visual codes of luxury aesthetics and perfectly knows how to translate them for every niche such as the supercar industry, travel, fashion, lifestyle, watches and jewellery, yachting… With a true understanding of the requests from prestigious houses, his vision and personal touch give rise to campaigns that are highly noticed both locally and internationally in the luxury field. Numerous luxury brands have already recognised and experienced the talent of Tom Claeren and his team, with regular requests for tailor-made digital campaigns. A few of these brands include Aston Martin, Bentley, Brooks Brothers, Château d’Yquem, Chopard, Dom Pérignon, La Réserve, Louis Vuitton, Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, Panerai, The Ritz-Carlton and more.

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VLAAMSE HELDEN, SUPER FLEMISH IS A A PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTION BY FRENCH ARTIST SACHA GOLDBERGER IN 2014. SACHA’S PECULIAR VISION OF OLD AGE AS SEEN THROUGH HIS WORK WITH HIS GRANDMOTHER – THE MAMIKA COLLECTIONS – HAS BEEN EXHIBITED IN RIO (CBN), INDIA (DELHI PHOTO FESTIVAL), SPAIN (GETHOXO), BERLIN, ANGKOR, BRUSSELS, MIAMI, LONDON, VENDOME, PARIS (BERCY). The discovery of Superman, The Hulk and many other tales and comic characters, goes back to Sacha´s childhood. It gave birth to a desire to reappropriate them, to take them back to a time forming the cornerstone of modern western art. Sacha confronts these icons of American culture with contemporary painters of the Flemish school. The collection demonstrates the use of 17th century techniques counterpointing light and shadow to illustrate nobility and fragility of the super powerful of all times. It also invites you to celebrate the heroes of your childhood. These characters have become icons to reveal their humanity: tired of having to save the world without respite, promised to a destiny of endless immortality, forever trapped in their character. The superheroes often live their lives cloaked in anonymity. These portraits give them a chance to “fix” their narcissism denied. By the temporal disturbance they produce, these images allow us to discover, under the patina of time, an unexpected

melancholy of those who are to be invincible. As science fiction meets history of art, time meets an inexhaustible desire for mythology, within each of us. He enlisted 100 people for the project, including five costume designers, seven make-up artists and five hairdressers, who helped him mix icons of American culture with Flemish school painting styles. ‘The collection demonstrates the use of 17th century techniques counterpointing light and shadow to illustrate nobility and fragility of the super powerful of all times” Explained Sacha. Sacha has published eight books chronicling different aspects of life as seen through the quirky prism of his imagination. Sacha unveils his next work; a series of superheroes with a little twist. 20 prints, and a selection of costumes made for the collection where exhibited at the ”School Gallery Olivier Castaing” in 2014.

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www.hillhelicopters.com “The HX50 will deliver a truly desirable, attainable and capable aircraft that Grand Tourer. Interior-wise, the HX50’s cabin delivers a complete rethink of will relaunch general aviation.” This is Jason Hill’s promise. Should we trust helicopter flight for both the pilot and the passengers, combining redesigned him? These are the facts: Hill’s pioneering redesign of the helicopter blends art flight controls, full glass instrument panel, panoramic windows and skylights, and science, integrating time-tested, proven technologies in a leather seating, and luxury features – genuinely designed to skillful combination of form and function, aiming to exceed stir up your senses. Usually light helicopters don’t come with The new HX50: 140 kts cruise even the most demanding standards and owner expectations. spacious interiors, nor with a large bay to accommodate fullspeed; 500shp horse power; Everything, from the iconic design of the exterior to the airy, sized suitcases, vast fuel reserves for genuine touring are also 1760 ibs (800 kg) payload; 700 uplifting interior, has been sculpted with uncompromising out of the question. But these are exactly the attributes that nm max range. Market resecomfort in mind. Beneath its distinctive elegance, the HX50 make a helicopter flexible, desirable and worth owning. The arch started in 2007, 2020 is conceals a 500shp turbine engine, capable of effortlessly lifting HX50 defies the laws of common wisdom and digs deep into the year of the aircraft deveoff vertically, fully laden at 10,000ft, or cruising serenely at physics, and delivering these exact capabilities in an already lopment. Pre-orders start Q4 140kts. More than a helicopter, rather the first-ever aerial full to the brim market is its true purpose. 2020, production set for 2023.

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“I dreamed of a school that teaches that the Dream is the most real thing there is, that economy is the Art of Dreaming and that only an Individual Revolution will be able to turn poverty into prosperity, adversity into opportunity and fear into love.” This is the manifesto of the economist, philosopher and artist Elio D’Anna, founder of the European School of Economics. Over the past thirty years the institution has followed the dream of a revolutionary educational model, a school of being able to overturn the traditional education system, cultivating the art of the dream. “All the knowledge, theories and methods from outside can be starting points needed, but should be soon abandoned for a higher source of understanding” Continues D’Anna “It’s time to ignore all teachings, ideologies and disciplines, all books, all your ideas and the ones of others, any word spoken or written, and finally plunge into the depths of Being to find what has always belonged to you, the true source of each discipline: the Will”. ESE programs are designed to amplify students’ potential through specific modules and learning activities, exploring themes of happiness, creative idleness and the inner economy. The learning model does not stop at a simple academic preparation in the principles of economics, management, marketing or finance: the goal of ESE is the development of the “Inner Being”, to take care of oneself, others, the whole world and the future. In this vision there is no such thing as any conquests of man, be it economic, social or scientific, that has not been preceded by an inner one. And likewise, the scientific knowledge of a nation, as well as its well-being and the maturity of its institutions are a reflection of its level of consciousness, its ideas and the richness of its values, the strength and nature of its convictions. The ESE main pillars are based on these assumptions: a wide range of study programs entirely in English

The European School of Economics is a private College of Higher Education without borders, multicultural and pragmatic, fully accredited in the UK and in the order of listed bodies. Students in degree programmes are awarded a British degree from the University of Chichester upon completion of their studies at ESE. ESE offers Bachelor’s Degree, Masters MSc or MBA and Short programmes at its centres in London, Rome, Milan, Florence, Madrid and New York. validated by the University of Chichester (UK); the opportunity to take advantage of an extraordinary international intra-campus experience (six centers to choose from: Milan, Florence, Rome, Madrid, London and New York); an international Faculty made up of entrepreneurs and professionals from various sectors; and again, curricular internships in leading global companies, which accompany the students into the workplace, anticipating their placement. An innovative project, which well represents the school’s motto “visibilia ex invisibilibus” (true knowledge comes from within) is ExDuco: an opportunity for ESE students to show their talents and share skills with their classmates, becoming teachers for a day. ESE believes that all our students have knowledge to teach to and learn from their peers, and that is why the EX DUCO programme allows to identify students’ strong points and give them a chance to experience being a lecturer, speaking to an audience and having to present what they can do best. Dreamers come to ESE, the School for Gods. A place fostering the leaders of tomorrow, where education is a journey of personal and professional discovery. In ESE Dreams are as much part of the curriculum as any other subjects. “You cannot change the world without changing yourself” concludes D’Anna “and when you’re able to do it you will realize that it is not possible or necessary to change others: this individual revolution is the European School of Economics”.

Elio D’Anna, best-selling author, philosopher, economist, and entrepreneur, poet and musician, is Founder and President of the European School of Economics which today has six centers in the world including London, New York, Madrid, Rome, Florence and Milan. In ESE, Elio has welcomed Nobel Prize winners, dignitaries, organizations and businessmen of the highest level.

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Aston Martin, BMW), Intertop, Walker, GARA, ISAIA Kiev, Symbol and Rbgroup. An polyedric artist, with a strong commercial vision and a passion for videogames, sci-fi, fantasy, technology and all things geeky; this is clearly visible in his work, which is often self-ironic, with references to pop culture and mainstream branding as well as cartoonish and graphic elements. His fashion and editorial work is often combined with lifestyle, with expressive and unconventional looking models looking relxxed and at their ease in a well-curated interior setting. Colour is key in Rybakov’s photography, tones are bright and glossy - hardly ever muted - reminiscent of the glamour, commercial and advertising shots from the ‘80s and ‘90s.

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THE NEW ERA OF LUXURY

REINVENTING EMOTIONAL AUTHENTICITY AND TRUST By Donatella Lorato

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Luxury has always captured the everlasting expression of what our society is, through the creation of unique pieces that give a sense of belonging to a particular fashion moment.. Brands are gradually evolving towards putting under the spotlight symbolic values and meanings that resonate with their consumers’ need to express who they are through a product capable of telling an inner story. In this ever-changing scenario, 2020 will be remembered as the starting point of a new Era for both the Luxury and Fashion industries. Both systems must learn to play a different game, following the new customers’ needs for more authentic, personalized, life-enhancing moments they can connect emotionally with. A well-thought brand strategy and clear communication will be the only recipe to survive in this new turbulent world, while rethinking the system. After all, during a global pandemic that sees the Maslow’s hierarchy of needs not met, it is no surprise witnessing a shift of the luxury concept. When physiological and safety needs are no more covered, people, find it hard to focus on higher needs such as social belonging, esteem, and selfactualization. Therefore, this is a unique time for companies to connect genuinely to their customers, showing their true values by remaining truthful to their roots while focusing on continuity. The new Luxury will be about emotional well being: lifestyles will be significantly influenced by the physical, social, cultural environments in which we live. We will all pursue activities and make choices that will lead to a real state of personal well being. Physical health, emotional and financial components will merge, with the world having to reset to these new dimensions. It all starts with an idea, a vision towards uncharted

The concept of Authenticity has always been a fundamental feature of Luxury. 2020 will be remembered as the starting point of a new era: the world has been called to action, to reflect authenticity through heritage, tradition, symbolic values and meanings. More than ever, we look for Trust and Transparency: what we must tell our personal, inner story. horizons and the thirst to go beyond what’s already known: A Journey has begun. Throughout the centuries we, as humans, have always turned our collective eyes up to the Cosmos, letting the far away glimmering of the stars be an encouragement to dream. This journey is a golden opportunity to tackle the unknown and let it all unfold right before us, in a journal brimming with great stories. A quieter style of luxury will emerge.The next decade will be one of uneasy affluence, with customers in many parts of the world reverting to less conspicuous forms of luxury. Brands, Academies and Visionaries will have to be culturally credible and grapple with that fundamental shift in what “luxury” really means, as consumers become more environmentally and socially aware and digital channels become more important as sources of inspiration and purchases. They will ultimately be the Stargazers of our story, observing calculating and predicting alternatives to deliver a new kind of magic engagement. This however would mean nothing without the Cosmonauts, intrepid space travelers ready to challenge all assumptions and be the pioneers taking the first steps onto the new territories of Luxury. As the main target of luxury purchases by 2035, the iGen’ers will be our Cosmonauts, a generation of fearless future leaders that will rewrite history and reshape the world of Luxury as we know it.

Entrepreneur, Consultant, Professor, Talent and Executive Presence Coach, Donatella has a broad experience in marketing and training, focused on Fashion, Luxury and Hospitality. She is Campus Leader at the European School of Economics in Milan and she is the Co-Founder of LeGrandMag Observatory, a visionary project aiming at discovering the true meaning of Luxury for all generations, iGener’s leading the way

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LUXURY BRANDS & THE INFLUENCER PARADOX Influencer marketing is arguably the greatest change in luxury sector marketing over recent years. Influencers speak directly to their followers, and they can provide something different with respect to display advertising: authenticity. For brands, working with influencers requires careful planning, choosing between reach or niche, and assessing the various platforms available, from Instagram to TikTok. by Henry Neuteboom “The luxury industry is built on a paradox,” said Patrick Thomas, CEO of Hermès from 2003 to 2014. “The more desirable a brand becomes, the more it sells, but the more it sells, the less desirable it becomes.” This to a degree explains why luxury brands have been slower than others to embrace digital technology and, more specifically, influencer marketing. After all, luxury brands are built on exclusivity, while social media influencers provide accessibility and the possibility of reaching a vast audience. The dichotomy is particularly marked in sectors such as high-end watches, in which there are still a fair number of brands that don’t have their own e-boutique. The classic example is Patek Philippe, which doesn’t have its own online sales platform and has only temporarily relaxed the ban on its dealers’ online sales as a result of the Covid-19 crisis. With a production of just 62,000 watches per year, could Patek ever need influencers? But things are changing. Kristian Haagen (watch collector and influencer) confirms that “the watch industry has not been very open to social media nor online shopping. But over the last two years, and especially during Covid-19, they have embraced online opportunities and are slowly becoming comfortable with social media.” How brands select influencers The problems linked to influencer marketing for luxury brands are easy

Growing influence There are plenty of success stories for luxury influencer marketing. Jade Elliott, founder of cruelty-free fashion brand Iconic London, says, “The biggest change I’ve seen in the beauty industry is the move to influencer marketing. Now, nearly every brand is using influencers in some way!” The impact of this shift in social media marketing is confirmed by Claude Martinez, CEO of Parfums Christian Dior: “We are in an era of a digital explosion for Dior, across fashion, fragrance, and beauty. Digital influencers will be something that you will see next at Dior. And this is very much in line with a major digital shift across LVMH.” Not even Covid-19 seems to have slowed the growth of influencer marketing. Jonathan Ackroyd, CEO at Versace, describes the story of their most famous sneaker. “We were very proud of it, it’s called the Chain Reaction. Its designer [Salehe Bembury] connected us to a really cool rapper called 2 Chainz, he kind of helped us launch the product (...) it’s the best-selling item in our brand today.” This illustrates one of the important considerations in planning an influencer marketing campaign: the influencer has to reflect the brand’s look and feel. Brands are aware that “they can target and reach their high-end clientele through the right influencers on social media,” says Sara Adrian (luxury travel and lifestyle).

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to identify. As influencers become more famous, they become brands in themselves, to the point that they could monopolise online visibility at the expense of the marque they are promoting. Particularly in the fashion sector, influencers may work with a number of competing companies which dilutes the message for each brand. Luxury brands are accustomed to having total jurisdiction over creativity in their communications, but working with influencers usually means relinquishing that control to a degree because the influencers often manage content production themselves. “Every brand has a different language,” says Fabio Attanasio (men’s lifestyle), “what a brand needs to understand is that they have to rely on the influencer’s own tone of voice. If a brand wants to impose its view, followers will soon realise that and the campaign will likely have negative results.” Brands therefore have to consider its preferred language when selecting an influencer. As Igee Okafor (men’s lifestyle, wellness and fashion) tells us, “The way you communicate with an audience when you’re trying to get them to buy something is different from the way they’re engaged when the content is out there for the main purpose of brand relevance, impressions and reach.”

A symbiotic relationship Often, a luxury brand’s collaboration with an influencer becomes as exclusive as the products themselves. Breitling’s Surfer Squad is a group comprising the most successful surfer of all time, the American Kelly Slater, and two Australian women, Stephanie Gilmore and Sally Fitzgibbons. Their tough, athletic prowess is a perfect match to the brand’s watches. On some occasions, the cooperation becomes so intense that both parties benefit reciprocally, to the point that no money changes hands between them. The challenge of course is finding the right influencer, and here, luck can play a part. Tommy Hilfiger discovered influencer marketing long before the term had appeared. “Twenty years ago, Destiny’s Child performed for us at a Macy’s fashion show,” said Hilfiger. “The girls were performing onstage, and I turned to my brother, Andy, and said: ‘Who’s the one in the middle? She’s going to be a star.’ Beyoncé was 16.” In the majority of cases, influencer marketing is an investment which can sometimes reach very high figures, precisely because it offers a one-toone directness difficult to attain using other techniques. As Geoffroy De La Bourdonnaye, CEO of Chloé, says, “Social media has given scale to

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“The relationship between the luxury market and influencers must be both ways. Both parties must understand each other, compliment each other. And the influencer must know the client. Well.”

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“It’s luxury to be able to manage my own time, decide what I want to do and do it whenever I feel like, to not wait to the weekend to relax or have fun but be able to do it whenever. So it’s not about expensive items. Luxury means freedom to me.”

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word-of-mouth. In the past, we used to listen to our friends to discover the best item or the best brand, but it was limited to a small circle. That circle has exploded with social media, because as you know, when you post, some people have the power to make one post, and influence thousands, hundreds of thousands, sometimes millions of followers.” Trust and authenticity To put it in another way, the influence that was once wielded by advertising agencies and marketing managers is now in the hands of individuals. The influencer marketing sector is approaching a global annual value of $10 billion, and the figure is expected to increase to over $13 billion by 2022. This trend reflects consumer behaviour: people are increasingly sceptical towards traditional advertising, and prefer to identify with influencers who offer authenticity. Justus Frederic Hansen (menswear influencer) says, “luxury brands have a very close relationship since influencers have become the most important communication channel to raise desirability in a daily context.” An influencer therefore has to bear in mind both the brand and the consumer. “Luxury brands must always choose content creators who can best relay that experience to their audience and create that dream when telling their brand story,” says Louis-Nicolas Darbon (art, menswear).

So it’s a question of trust, for both brands and followers. “My audience expects utter honesty and transparency,” says Caitlyn Chase (fashion, beauty, travel & lifestyle). “I have become a trusted source for all things luxury lifestyle, and my reader knows that if I am talking about it, I truly stand behind it. I review everything with a discerning eye, and if I would not purchase or use it myself, I will not promote it.” The theme of trust has been vividly brought to public attention by the movie The Social Dilemma airing on Netflix, described by influencer Julia Lang (fashion) as “probably one of the most relevant and most important documentaries of our time.” Maximilian Arnold (men’s lifestyle) points out “if you deal with social media every day and you are not completely upside down, you realize how bad it is for you and that you need a break from time to time.” Adrian thinks that we should simply use the internet as a tool: “it’s not just about the interests of a few tech billionaires. It is how YOU influence the world on and offline!” All the stakeholders are aware that social media don’t always reflect reality. “I try to show ‘real life’ in my stories as best I can,” says Arnold, “but if I said I was driving from golf course to golf course from morning to night in my Aston Martin Superleggera and going on holiday 20 times a year, I would be lying. In my case, Instagram does not reflect my real life.” Followers are well aware that their influencer has “gone to that beach; worn that bikini, but obviously we choose from the 2,000 photos, edit them and show them the best way that we can, because we’re advertising the brand, but it doesn’t mean I sat on the beach all day in my bikini with a cocktail,” as Naomi Adams (travel, fashion, lifestyle) comments. Reach or niche? Luxury brands have to consider many different factors when planning an influencer marketing campaign. The basic categorisation is between “reach” and “niche”, in other words, between influencers with a very large user base, or with a smaller but more specialised audience. Top-tier Instagram influencers, who typically have over a million followers, may charge $5,000 or more per post. Considering the fact that technology can be used to artificially inflate numbers of followers and likes, it is best to select influencers on factors beyond reach alone. One approach that is often used is to engage several mid-tier influencers with 6-figure reach in order to attain better engagement and click-through. Some brands prefer to work with so-called micro influencers, with 10,000 to a few hundred thousand followers, offering a firm standing in a niche audience.

“For me, authenticity is the most important component.“ Julia Lang

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“It is important that I make sure I’m doing my part to make a difference for the betterment of the world. Everyone has a social responsibility to do this.” Igee Okafor

“I think influencers have to be very careful now and be more educated in what they’re doing...at the end of the day, everybody’s looking for the right ROI.” Naomi Adams

Choosing channel and authority Vincent Reynes, MEA Region Managing Director for Bulgari, says, “The affinity with the DNA of the brand is something for us that is extremely important, so when we choose, we balance the quantity, the number of followers, and at the same time the quality of the platform they are running, and of course their personality.” The influencer’s audience should correspond to the brand’s typical consumer, and the influencer himself or herself should be a good match to the brand’s lifestyle and aesthetic. Should influencers have expert knowledge of what they are talking about? It’s a debated point even amongst influencers themselves. Attanasio says, “Not always. The ideal influencer should be similar to a key opinion leader,” and Timothy James (menswear) thinks that “the desire for a non-expert opinion is probably akin to the rise of the influencer.” Chase on the other hand is of the opinion that “Niche influencers are experts in their field. Whether it be health, beauty, or fashion, their audience comes to them because they are an authority in that category.” The reach of influencers depends on many factors, primarily the choice of channel. Matthew Zorpas (gentleman’s lifestyle) provides a succinct description: “Every platform has its DNA and purpose. Instagram is visually led, Facebook is informative,

Tik Tok is fun, YouTube is explanatory, LinkedIn is business, and WeChat is an Asian version of all our western channels combined into one. You don’t need to be everywhere. Select which platform is suitable for you or your brand and be consistent.” But one platform remains particularly significant in this area: “The luxury market has to be on every channel, but Instagram is still the best platform for displaying products, lifestyle and emotions,” says Joe Laschet (classic menswear). There are geographical differences. Zorpas tells us that “in some countries luxury is more visible than in others. In some it is more exclusive, in some it is loud and in some it is silent.” Influencer marketing and ROI One of the major problems with influencer marketing is gauging ROI. Factors such as platform growth, web traffic generated, and content shares, can be considered at best as “soft ROI”, because in nearly all cases there is no solid evidence to prove a link between influencer campaigns and consumer sales. It is a marketing technique that produces more intangible benefits such as building the brand narrative by generating high-quality content. At present, the trackable metrics comprise engagement, clicks, impressions and conversions. These at least allow a marketing manager to assess the relative success of different influencers and campaigns. It is likely that in the future, platforms will provide tools providing more sophisticated data and a better indication of tangible ROI. Not surprisingly, there is a degree of competition between traditional media and the new social sphere. Hansen says, “Even though the two sides could work together for great mutual benefit, classic media feel threatened by online reporting in the form of influencer communication. But actually that is not the case because they could form a perfect symbiosis.” The perfect match At its best, influencer marketing for a luxury brand is like a marriage made in heaven. Who better for Bulgari than Kitty Spencer, who currently has 515,000 followers? “Kitty is one of those young, independent women who like to define their lives and shape their futures, who like to be uncommon,” says Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO of the brand. “She is emblematic of the equality of the sexes, which is something that, as a jeweller, we very much like to encourage. Primarily because women love us, and we know that they can be influential as to what their partners wear.” Influencers are invariably conscious of their role-model responsibilities. Davide Cesaro (luxury lifestyle) says, “I want to communicate a motivational message, especially to young people,” encouraging them “to fight for their ideals.”

“It’s no longer just a numbers game finding influencers with the most followers - it’s now much more content-led.“ Louis-Nicolas Darbon

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The sun-lit dining room opens to the Turnkey in every detail, it features designer kitchen with an enclosed back high ceilings, original plaster porch and adjacent full bath. The first mouldings, ornate medallions, floor master suite or guest suite has its carved marble fireplaces, tall own entrance, and the windows and second floor master arched doorways This historic home on 46 suite has its own sitting with pocket doors in Livingston Street, Rhinebeck, room, bedroom and well-proportioned built in 1875, has been sold by luxury bath. A large spaces, perfect for Gary di Mauro, seamlessly dressing room has family and friends marrying its signature period been custom fitted. Two as well as guests. details with sophisticated additional bedrooms design and luxury share a bathroom. appointments.

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Susan Kaufman worked in magazines all her life. She was a fashion editor, real estate companies, guest blogs for sites, and has new partnerships on the she did shoots, styling, and production. Then she became the founding editor horizon. Her real estate photography is hard to categorize, part travel, part lifestyle.It’s of People Style Watch, overseeing all the writing and ideas while working on the business and partnerships. From Glamour, to Mademoiselle, to US Weekly, not really about the architecture, more about the charm: “It has to have some charm to it, some details, some prettiness,some human side of to People, she was in the industry for 30 plus years. While she was at Style Watch, Instagram started happening; while New York and the Hamptons, and sort of old-world charm.” Fashion Editor come photoTwitter had never really spoken to her, with Instagram she On Instagram, she hashtags all of her pictures #socharming grapher Susan Kaufman (@ because that’s the context. This shot of A House in Wainscott thought,“Here’s something I can relate to because it’s a visual, skaufman4050) has been and it’s like putting a gallery together.” was taken in August, “just before Tropical Storm Isaias came going to The Hamptons since roaring through the Hamptons and we lost all power”. From Rather by coincidence, Susan started chronicling the areas she was 8. While she’s busy around her two homes in New York City and Amagansett Hamptons cottages to West End mansions and real estate to working on a special book on Instagram, and in the process created a second career the “warm glow and orange banner at the Louis Vuitton store (due out next year) she still by highlighting the beauty on streets she had walked down in Soho” - follow her Instagram @skaufman4050 for more finds time to capture the pretworld-class charm and charming inspiration. but ignored for years. Today she sells her photos to prestige tiest addresses around town.

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Gstaad, is situated in the Berner Oberland. It is home to one of the largest ski areas in the Alps (220 km (137 mi) of slopes) and primarily known as a major ski resort and a popular destination amongst high-class society and the international jet set. The middle of the village features a picturesque Promenade bounded by numerous shops, restaurants, art galleries, and hotels. Designer labels including Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Chopard, Brunello Cucinelli, Prada, Moncler, Ralph Lauren, and Cartier all have exclusive boutiques in Gstaad. A tiny paradise for the elite..High quality services and exclusivity is what Courmayeur is all about to its visitors. This lovely old village at the foot of Mont Blanc, just beneath the entrance to the tunnel on the Italian side of the worldfamous mountain, has limited piste skiing but there’s challenging off piste, superb restaurants, and a lively nightlife. It combines epic off-pistes with Italian style and a committed embrace of la vita è bella. There is nowhere quite like Cortina. A famous racing town and host of the 1956 Olympics, it certainly has some serious skiing. But it is also Italy’s most fashionable resort, and many visitors take their lunching and early-evening pa-

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Undoubtedly, it takes the first place, as it has been one of the most popular ski resorts among the crême de la crême of society for decades. Its sterling reputation does not lie only to the perfectly kept and spacious pistes of Corviglia – the main ski area; immediately above the town with access to a dozen lifts and 37 pistes – but to it’s magnificent centre. From the crystal clear lake, to the finest restaurants offering Swiss delicacies and robust wine menus, to the exclusive boutiques of Hermès, Chanel, Cartier and to St Moritz’s finest fivestar palace hotels such as Badrutt’s Palace towering over the frozen lake on the lower side of town. St. Moritz defines elegant ski resorts in Europe.

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TINY HOUSE IN THE BIG WOODS www.themountainrefuge.com an additional module of 12.5 square metres can be added (for example, you The tiny-house movement has been gaining momentum, possibly as a response can make a bigger living, or add a bedroom), reaching a total size of up to 37 to today’s overwhelmingly stressful society, or following a growing interest in sustainability and the need for a deeper connection with nature. Instagram’s square metres.The standard 2-module overall dimensions are 7.45 x 4.75 meters. #tinyhouse hashtag shows a multitude of cabins, artfully designed, and also The module does not need any specific foundation work, it can be placed on the ground using prefabricated elements. No poured-concrete is required, showcases the lifestyle that goes on within them. From adventure seeking although depending on the location a thin concrete slab might be useful. free-spirits who decide to live completely off-grid in a fully independent and Finishes are made using plywood. Exterior plywood are to be coated with black sustainable manner, to celebrities looking for something truly special for their next family vacation, the number of people who has decided to down-size is pine tar, giving the black-ish warm look and water-proofing.The front glazing is actually growing bigger by the day, and the latest lockdown experiences will only about 3.20 x 4.10 meters, ideally a single glass panel. Equipment such as heating system, water, electricity and insulation, is depending on the client’s needs. The help it grow. Mountain Refuge is a tiny-house designed by Italian architects cabin has space for a kitchenette with a sink and stove, and can also feature a Massimo Gnocchi and Paolo Danesi. The project acts as a contemporary small but comfortable bathroom with a shower tucked away in one corner. A interpretation of old traditional mountain refuges, bringing in architectural deck could run around the external perimeter of the cabin. character and spatial quality. The Refuge aims to finding balance between sustainability and design, however, it does not want to become a design item, The project is currently in development, the company is working to reach a level of engineering so that people can ask for the pieces to nor a technological system – the goal of the two founders is assemble their own. Nonetheless, it has already been featured actually being able to deliver the Refuge around the world at Mountain Refuge is a moduon magazines such as Dezeen, Designboom, Uncrate and competitive prices. Gnocchi and Danesi designed Mountain lar solution. The standard Inhabitat, as well as appearing on the cover of 150 Best Tiny Refuge as a contemporary twist on typical cabin typology 2-module overall dimensions that would help the occupants find a connection with nature Space Ideas, a book packed with ideas to inspire you to create are 7.45 x 4.75 meters. The - “The cabin’s concept is inspired by traditional archetypes, your own little retreat. Whether you are actually planning to module does not need any spego off-grid, or you’re just looking for a special, well-designed, evoked through contemporary principles,” they said. A steeply cific foundation work, it can versatile and fully sustainable holiday retreat, The Mountain sloping roof sits at an exaggerated angle above an exterior wall be placed on the ground using Refuge could be a unique solution. Get in touch to get a quote, that is glazed from floor to ceiling, to maximise views over the prefabricated elements. No to get information, or to stay updated on the projects latest landscape. The cabin is a wooden structure composed by two poured-concrete is required. info themountainrefuge.com modules, for a total size of about 25 square metres. Optionally, developments, themountainrefuge.com

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Brompton Road in Knightsbridge, London, it is owned by the state of Qatar.Occupying nearly one million square feet of retail space across 330 departments, Harrods is a one-stop shopping destination for luxury goods ranging from designer fashion and accessories to vintage Champagnes. DID YOU KNOW THAT ? The Harrods motto is Omnia Omnibus Ubique, which is Latin for “all things for all people, everywhere”. England’s firs escalator was opened here in November 1898. The three mile square area of Kensington and Knightsbridge which surrounds Harrods is known as the Tiara Triangle. It’s rumoured that 60% of Harrods customers live within the tiara triangle. Not surprisingly for a store with such high-heeled customers, Harrods introduced a dress code policy in 1989, and it still applies today. In 1986 Harrods’ owner Mohammed Al Fayed launched a legal campaign against Henry Harrod, a restaurant owner in the New Zealand town of Otorohanga who wanted to name his restaurant Harrods. In response, every business on town changed its name to Harrods, and the District Council temporarily changed the town’s name to Harrodsville. Al Fayed eventually dropped the lawsuit. In 2007 a pair of ruby and diamonds encrusted sandals went on display with a price tag of £62.000 and a live cobra guarding them. No word yet on who purchased the shoes. Milne’s fictional bear Winnie the Pooh was a London invention. And although Winnie was named after a bear at London Zoo, Milne’s inspiration for the stories came from seeing his son Christopher Robin playing with a teddy bear bought in Harrods in 1921. There’s a sliver replica of Harrods (not full sized unfortunately). It was a gift from Harry Gordon Selfridge (of Selfridges fame) after he lost a bet with the managing director of Harrods as to which store would make the bigger profit in 1927. It used to be on display in Harrods, but sadly isn’t any longer. Snakes aren’t the only animal in Harrods history — Harrods Pet Store was well-known for selling exotic animals to wealthy customers until it closed in 2014. Christian the Lion was bought from the store in 1969, playwright Noel Coward purchased himself an alligator as a Christmas gift and Ronald Reagan acquired himself an elephant called Gertie in a telephone sale. We’ll stick to socks, thanks. The Harrods brand also applies to other enterprises undertaken by the Harrods group of companies including Harrods Bank, Harrods Estates, Harrods Aviation and Air Harrods, and to Harrods Buenos Aires, sold by Harrods in 1922 and closed as of 2011.

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ESCAPE TO ASPEN THIS WINTER thelittlenell.com Aspen’s premier ski hotel, The Little Nell, is set at the base of Aspen Mountain and the only ski-in/ ski-out hotel in this internationally renowned ski town. This boutique hotel with just 92 guest rooms and suites is a member of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux association of fine hotels and restaurants around the world. All accommodations are noted for their spacious and unique floor plans, each with a fireplace and five-fixture bath and most also have balconies. New for this ski season, designer Luis Bustamante of Spain styled its intimate lobby and living room. Also, experience the transformation of Chair 9 après-ski bar into the Wine Bar overseen by wine director Chris Dunaway and his team of sommeliers with 50 wines by the glass, a lounge atmosphere and private seating by reservation only. Pro tip: join for the family-friendly Dinner + A Movie held Friday nights at Ajax Tavern in a new, ventilated tent on its outdoor patio.

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BEAUTY AND EXCLUSIVITY IN THE HEART OF COSTA SMERALDA CPH | Pevero Hotel is located in an exclusive and privileged position. Our large and comfortable rooms enjoy a breathtaking view overlooking the enchanting Pevero bay. The services we are pleased to offer to each client are three restaurants, five private swimming pools with waterfalls surrounded by nature, exclusive experiences and dedicated staff. CPH | Pevero Hotel is only few steps away from the enchanting beaches and crystal-clear waters of Costa Smeralda, the most exclusive and glamorous of the Sardinian coasts.

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MARBELLA CLUB HOTEL marbellaclub.com Founded by Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe in 1954, this now-legendary 115 rooms and suites, 17 individually designed 2 to 6 bedroom villas and a variety of restaurants, bars and guest offerings to feel more like an Andalusian resort began its journey as a beautifully rustic beach club attracting the bold and the beautiful from Hollywood film stars to European royalty and nobility. village, connected by bougainvillea-lined walkways and sun-soaked patios decorated with hand-painted tiles. The Marbella Club is much-loved for its Today this small slice of paradise has retained its original magic whilst evolving to become one of Europe’s most sought-after beach resorts but still filled with ‘perfectly imperfect’ approach where understated elegance and pared-back inimitable heart and soul and many exceptional characters it has collected design features bespoke furnishings - some handmade by local artisans, others along the way. collected during the owners’ travels around neighbouring areas of Spain and Situated in the heart of Andalusia’s ‘Golden Mile’, the Marbella Club has been Morocco - and a crisp, neutral décor opting for natural fibres, rich textures and under the helm of second-generation owners since 2011 contemporary fabrics. A carefully curated selection of art and who have set about sensitively modernising the resort with photography fills the walls by artists such as Pablo Fernandez The spa at the Marbella Club insightful vision and style whilst staying true to its original Pujol, Elisabeth Langford,Vicente Viudes and Martín Zerolo. is one of the very few Thalascharm. The result is a timeless evolution where heritage and Many images relay a bygone era of the party-filled decades so spas in Spain and offers an when illustrious guests from Brigitte Bardot to Carey Grant innovation work in perfect harmony. extensive sensory experience Beginning life as a humble collection of rooms dotted around and Grace Kelly enjoyed the fun and familiarity of the resort, whilst harnessing the proas a place to switch off and indulge in total privacy without a patio and inspired by the then new age of Californian found benefits of the Meditermotels, the Marbella Club has evolved over time to include being ‘on show’. This ethos still very much remains. ranean Sea.

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THE WILLIAM KENT ROOM www.theritzlondon.com touch of contrast against the backdrop of the rich red wallpaper and delicate The William Kent Room is one of The Ritz London’s most opulent event rooms. Located in the 18th century townhouse designed by architect William wood paneling that envelop the area. A richly carved fireplace dominates one Kent, this room boasts lavish velvet interiors, first-class service and Michelinside of the room. An ornately carved chandelier hangs from the center of the starred cuisine as key elements for an unforgettable event. ceiling illuminating the majestic room. Velvety red curtains Mostly used for private dining events, this room is simply frame windows, including the central bay window that offers In 2002, The Ritz London was magnificent. Featuring original architectural elements, a glimpse of the well-kept gardens of the Green Park across awarded a Royal Warrant the room houses an exquisite coffered ceiling in Italian the street. The room’s pièce de résistance is the impressive by His Royal Highness The Renaissance style with ornately carved elements in rich gold mahogany dining table in the center of the room. This threePrince of Wales for Banquet accents that frame delicate figures of cherubs set in blue and pedestal dining table can accommodate up to 26 guests seated and Catering Services, red backgrounds. A dark wood carved frieze with exquisite in plush red chairs in tone with the room’s wall coverings.The becoming the only hotel in William Kent House is an exquisite setting for any event, with golden details frames the room, while golden elements in the world to receive such an honor. mirror frames and paintings throughout the room add a several equally impressive rooms for that next special occasion.

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At Abercrombie & Kent, we appreciate that your idea of a perfect holiday may differ from someone else’s. That’s why we specialise in tailor-made travel. We make it our business to understand exactly what you are looking for – and then make sure we deliver it. By focusing on the little details and leveraging our contacts, we believe a great holiday can be elevated into the experience of a lifetime. Whether you are looking for a family adventure, a fabulous honeymoon, a cultural tour or an exhilarating safari, or simply to relax on a beautiful beach, we’d love to help you find it.

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Discover the rich history of Ashford Castle, extending back to 1228 and once home to the famous Guinness family. Today a luxury hotel, Ireland’s first Forbes five-star, with state-of-art interiors, breathtaking views of Lake Corrib, a wealth of estate activities and delicious cuisine.

Located near Cong on the Mayo-Galway border, on the Galway side of Lough attention to detail can be found in the unique works of art, carefully sourced Corrib in Ireland. unrivaled service, warm Irish hospitality and five star luxury antique furniture and sumptuous fabrics with custom designed carpets, await at Ashford Castle, an 800 year-old castle today a five stars hotel, part of bespoke beds, feature lighting, exquisite towelling and Egyptian Cotton bed the Red Carnation Hotel Collection and member of Leading Hotels of the linen. For hundreds of years, the grounds of Ashford Castle have provided a World. vast playground for its owners and their friends. Successive generations of Ashford Castle was founded in 1228 by the Anglo-Norman family de Burgo. the de Burgo, Bingham, Browne and Guinness families have created one It was then passed on to generations of some of the most notable local families, of the finest sporting estates in all of Ireland, if not the world – which is including the Bingham, the Browne and, lately, the all too proudly continued to this day. The expansive 350 acre well-known Guinness. Situated in a spectacular 350 acre Ashford Estate lends itself perfectly to a range of activities, Sustainability is the key. estate, with interiors brimming with antique furniture, fine from country classic pastimes such as horse riding, fishing, Ashford Castle holds a Gold fabrics and unique features at every turn, Ashford Castle is falconry and shooting, to more modern activities such as golf, Award in Green Hospitality, perfect for romantic breaks, family escapes and elegant private cycling and kayaking. The concierge also offers a collection as well as a GREENMark events, it also welcomes children with dedicated activities. of exclusively curated Irish experiences, divided under four Plastic Smart award, for Each of the 83 rooms, suites and Hideaway Cottage at Ashford themes: Irish food, indigenous craft, music and story, and the commitment to removing sinCastle represent traditional elegance and finesse. Following real Connemara – a day of discovery, welcoming you into the gle-use plastics. It was the first extensive refurbishment, many of the rooms and suites have homes and workshops of artisan partners, engaging all of your hotel in Ireland to achieve the been individually and lovingly designed, combining the castle’s senses with the beautiful landscapes, the smell of Irish rain and GREENMark Plastic Smart Standard in August 2019. original features with the latest modern luxuries. Meticulous the taste of the finest Irish food.

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Voted “No 1 Best Resort Hotel in Europe” by readers of Conde Nast Traveler 2010 • 13th Century Castle hidden from the World amidst 350 acres of its own private estate • Located on the 2nd largest lake in Ireland Lough Corrib, 30 minutes from Galway city • Easy driving distance from Dublin and Shannon airports • Luxury hotel since 1939 • 83 individually designed bedrooms • Once the country estate of Lord Ardilaun and the Guinness family • Three dining options available to suit all guests • A host of activities from Golf to the Ancient Art of Falconry available on the estate

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If one’s version of getting away from it all means wideopen spaces and natural beauty then Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail is the perfect alpine destination. Located at the front door of Vail Village, the Resort is an easy walk to the slopes and trails, as well as shops and nightlife. At the top of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, first-time visitors to Vail sometimes feel the effects of thinner air and colder temperatures. Staying hydrated is a must, and that’s why Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail provides plenty of liquids throughout the Resort. Specially-designed spa treatments at The Spa, such as the High-Altitude Adjustment Massage which focuses on skin hydration and soothing stressed muscles.

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At this hidden sanctuary tucked away in the Colorado Rockies, guests have the opportunity to reinvigorate the mind and body through a memorable journey that begins in the Co-ed Lounge. Decorated in earth tones to complement the great outdoors, natural light floods in to provide warmth as guests gaze out on the majestic mountains. Right outside of the co-ed lounge is the Spa patio and herb garden. Relax and watch as snowflakes melt on the heated pavers while the warmth of fireplace creates a romantic alpine ambiance. If some zzzs are what you’re after, then look no further than the spacious Slumber Room complete with comfy lounge chairs, cozy blankets and soft lighting that creates a haven of calm and repose. With an average of 340 inches of snow every season, winter can get a little chilly up in the mountains, but at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail, lodge guests are always toasty. From hot water bottles thoughtfully tucked between the sheets in the evening to an easy-to-light gas fireplace in every guest room, comfort is king at Four Seasons. The outdoor pool is heated year-round, with a big fireplace to bundle up by with a hot beverage. Then head to The Remedy for a lively après scene and indulge in the award-winning, house made Haut Chocolat while gazing out the floor-to-ceiling windows at the uninterrupted mountain views.

Vail Mountain, the largest single-mountain ski resort in the US, boasts over 5,300 acres of skiable terrain on 195 trails with 31 lifts and features seven bowls and intermediate gladed terrain in Blue Sky Basin. Vail welcomes you back for winter season 2020/2021 on November 20th with a reimagined mountain experience to help keep you safe this season. Four Seasons Vail’s Ski Concierge provides valuable advice and assistance ensuring that guests enjoy a seamless experience on the mountain

Come. Play. Stay, Après! Four Seasons Vail is home to over twenty private residences. These beautifully appointed residences are each individually designed and offer guests all the conveniences of home combined with the worldclass amenities provided by the exceptional Four Seasons team. With exclusive personal ski services and a dedicated residence concierge, enjoy a traditional fondue, or dinner in your very own living room, as they take care of the details for you. Your luxury residence is the perfect space for hosting friends and family!

The Remedy Bar is Vail’s most sought-after après location. Designed to incorporate the natural beauty of Vail Mountain with floor-to-ceiling windows throughout, this apothecary inspired bar and lounge is the most ideal space to revel and revive following a day exploring the adventure that is Vail. Socialize over cocktails or watch your favorite sports team on our 165-inch TV. The lively après-ski scene here is set against uninterrupted mountain views, whether you´re inside or on our patio with year-round firepits.

Founded in 1962 with a modern alpine lifestyle in mind, Vail Village has a casual, European vibe, with cobblestone streets lined with chic boutiques, chef-owned restaurants, and jazzy lounges, but no cars. Vail Village is modeled on Bavarian village style and has been awarded the number one ski resort in the United States 14 times in a 17-year period. Vail is one of 37 mountain resorts owned and operated by Vail Resorts, which also operates three other nearby ski resorts (Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone).

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ABOARD THE VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT EXPRESS www.belmond.com Step onboard for a decadent journey back to the Golden Age of travel. The most fascinating cities. The train proposes different journeys along London, Orient Express has been the epitome of opulence since its inaugural service Paris, Venice, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Budapest and Verona. It is an icon of the back in 1883.The journey intrigued many a wanderer becoming immortalized rails offering passengers an elegant experience of bygone days. in literature and in more recent times, in film. The original route changed over As passengers comfortably take in the passing landscapes along their journey the years but gravitated predominately between Paris and Istanbul. By 1977 they can also indulge in the delectable culinary dishes expertly prepared by Chef it stopped serving Istanbul and in the years that followed the Christian Bodiguel and his team with locally sourced seasonal The story of the Orient voyage became shorter. products. Dining takes place in three superbly decorated dining Express dates to the 1860s James B. Sherwood, Belmond’s founder, saw a renewed interest cars: The ‘Côte d’Azur’ an original from a first-class Pullman when entrepreneur Georges for sophisticated travel and embarked on a journey across of 1929, this carriage features original René Lalique glass. Nagelmackers combined the globe to unearth precious rail relics. These carriages and The ‘Etoile du Nord’ car was built in England in 1926 and trains and hotels. Drawing trains were subsequently sent to specialized artisans for careful showcases some of the most beautiful marquetry. inspiration from George restoration work. When they had been majestically restored to Guests can also enjoy a glass of champagne at the Champagne Pullman’s long-distance staffed their splendor, the timeless blue cars once again hit the tracks Bar with its polished wood interiors, Art Deco décor, baby coaches, Nagelmackers’ added in 1982 taking passengers on a luxury-filled journey between grand piano and Lalique glassware. The celebrated ‘3674’ a key element: beds. However London and Venice. carriage, built in 1931 as part of the Sud Express that operated he took this a step further Today, the Belmond Venice Simplon-Orient Express transports between Paris and Irún, boasts lusciously soft interiors in making the trains luxurious as well. its passengers to another time as they travel between Europe’s vibrant tones of blue that are perfect for a nightcap.

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Each of the cabins envelops guests into a comfortably stylish sojourn. Twin Cabins transform from daytime living area with lavish banquette seating from which to admire the landscape to a nighttime bedroom with upper and lower berths with lavish bedding and soft lights.

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Back to business: James B. Sherwood,

Belmond’s founder, saw a renewed interest for sophisticated travel rescuing the legend of the Orient Express. He sought original train relics and had them expertly restored to splendor.

Set onboard the timeless glamour of the majestically restored original sleeping Engineer Jean-Marie Moreau turned to expert artisans in different fields for cars of the 1920s. Each of the cabins and suites is a craftsmanship masterpiece of additional decorative elements.They crossed paths with Philippe Allemand, who polished wood, sumptuous upholstery and antique fixtures. had previously worked restoring one of the sleeper cars for the Venice SimplonThe Cabins either single or twin offer passengers comfortable day-to-night Orient Express was responsible for the marketry and wood paneling. He and configurations. During the daytime a plush sofa offers a comfortable seat from his team worked tirelessly combining between eight to ten different elements which to enjoy the passing landscape. As evening sets, the twin cabin transforms that including exotic material in just three cm of marquetry. Nicolas Diverchy, with upper and lower berth with lavish bedding each with soft lights.The Cabin a glassblowing expert that was tasked to create the gorgeous glass sinks and Suites afford passengers space to relax between two lounges whilst they enjoy lighting fixtures for the suites.Working with locally sourced and at times salvaged the scenery. Unique night configurations will ensure a restful sleep. materials adding hints of color he has created spectacular masterpieces in this However, the Grand Suites is where you truly experience opulence and in its old-fashioned technique. Expert mosaicist Jérome Clochard, whose curriculum most decadent state. Each of the three Grand Suites has been named after a city includes collaborations with Palais Garnier and the Opéra-Comique in Paris, from the original voyage: Paris,Venice and Istanbul. Like the other carriages on also left his mark in these suites. Clochard patiently and ever so delicately the train, this one has also undergone an incredible transformation. brought to life intricate patterns in marble, onyx,Venetian granite and glass that During the Universal Exhibition of 1900 in Paris, carriages of the original would beautify the space while also withstand the ceaseless vibrations of the Orient Express were put on display immediately attracting the interest of the train along its journey. aristocratic crowds. Pascal Deyrolle, General Manager of the When combined, these elements have attained a new level of Venice Simplon-Orient Express explained,“inspired individuals luxury.The Grand Suites are simply a work of art. Aptly named The Grand Suites are the would purchase their own carriage and task designers with after three alluring cities from the original journey, these suites epitome of luxury with transforming them into beautiful and opulent spaces that were are an Art Deco ode dedicated to each of their namesakes with exquisite décor and all the uniquely theirs.” Overall, the carriages were more than just all the comforts and modern amenities that can be expected. modern comforts you could lavish train suites; they had been expertly personalized to make The Paris Suite draws inspiration from the architectural marvels desire. Experience the their guests feel at home. French capital with a light, elegant and classic atmosphere.The bygone days “The Grand Suites are a re-imagining of this tradition,” added Venetian Suite is a nod to Italian indulgency with delicate silks, of train travel in the one of Deyrolle.“We’re going back to our history to create something plush fabrics and Murano glass accents.The Istanbul Suite adds the spacious Grand Suites that feels revolutionary.” a touch of the exotic with carved timber décor, embossed as you journey along this enchanting route. For this unique restoration, Deyrolle along with Chief leather and luscious embroideries.

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“People come here for the atmosphere—you have afternoon tea, dress for dinner and enjoy a postprandial drink in the bar car. It’s very similar to the aristocratic life of the old days,” explains Pascal Deyrolle, General Manager of the Venice SimplonOrient Express. Take the classic journey departing from Venice late in the morning. Dedicated stewards will welcome you with a chilled The Venice Simplon-Orient glass of sparkling wine. Once settled, a three-course lunch by Express proposes different Chef Bodiguel, awaits. Take in the scenery from the comfort of overnight journeys along your cabin, whilst enjoying a delicious selection of pastries before London, Paris, Venice, Berlin, freshening up for dinner. Indulge in a delectable four-course dinner Prague, Vienna, Budapest in one of the three exquisite restaurant cars. Mingle with other and Verona sweeping past guests or enjoy a nightcap at car 3674 before retiring to your cabin Europe’s most majestic for the night. In the morning enjoy breakfast in your cabin before landscapes as passengers the train makes a stop in Paris where you can step to stretch your comfortably enjoy Belmond’s renowned hospitality. legs.Traditional afternoon tea is served before reaching London.

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THROUGH THE AGES www.chateaugudanes.com Once upon a time, it was a 13th-century fortress, a 15th-century castle, then an forward to the future. And so, what originally began as a journey of restoring 18th-century palatial château. Then, Château de Gudanes was left abandoned bricks and mortar has become a much more meaningful reminder of how and in ruins upon a forgotten hilltop…until 2013 when she humanity may be connected across different worlds and over was discovered by the Waters, a West Australian family who centuries. Château de Gudanes is a Class took on the responsibility to awaken this sleeping beauty after Château de Gudanes probably began construction in 1745 1 Historical Monument. The years of neglect. At the time they purchased the building, only when Louis-Gaspard de Sales, Marquis de Gudanes, inherited ongoing work and restoration three of its 94 rooms still had floors and ceilings. Today, the the title and lands of the vast baronnie de Gudanes, after the are made possible through the ancient heart of Château de Gudanes lives not only in the death of his father.With an influential position at the Parlement experiences offered to guests past, but, through the tender care of the Waters family along de Toulouse, Louis-Gaspard was in a position to employ every summer and the support with worldwide support, it also lives in the present and looks Parisian architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel (who designed Le from volunteers.

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This page, clockwise from top, Château de Gudanes is nestled deep in a valley of the French Pyrenees, about 100 kilometres from the Andorran Border; the mountainous views can be admired from one of the bedrooms pictured here; owner, photographer and writer Karina Waters documents the past and present of Château de Gudanes in her 352-page book, gold-foiled and embossed. Opposite page, clockwise from top, the Château Stay programme offers accommodations to guests who come from around the world to experience it; restorations are on-going on the property.

Petit Trianon in Versailles and the Place de la Concorde) to envision Château as a historic monument by the Ministry of Culture and Communication, and de Gudanes in the latest fashionable style, on the site of an earlier fortress, dating unresolved dispute over how it could be converted into a hotel caused the back to the 13th century, which also belonged to the Marquis château to fall into disrepair. Finally, in 2013, after four years on de Sales. In the aftermath of the French Revolution, Château the real estate market, and almost three years of negotiations, Currently, the focus of the rede Gudanes no longer belonged to the de Sales family. Pierre the acquisition by the Waters family turned a new page of storation is the exterior of the Astrié, a businessman, seized the opportunity to purchase the the Château de Gudanes as restorations continue today. In château, through an extensive château when it was sold. Ennobled in 1824, the d’Astrié de the summer of 2021 Château de Gudanes will be offering project to renew the grounds Gudanes family began living on the property. As the château several tour dates to share its history, secrets and the progress of by creating gardens and spawas passed down through the generations, features were the restoration so far. Information about the Château Stays in ces in its impressive 12 hectaadded while others were restored. In 1994, it was classified 2021 will be available soon on the official website. res of land.

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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 city of Ghent. A former Post Office building, this architecture marvel opens its doors as a hotel with enviable views of the centre. Every detail has been scrupulously considered to offer guests comfort and authenticity.

A little history: It was 1898 when Architect Louis Cloquet finalised 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 located in the heart of Ghent, between Saint Nicholas’ Church and the Lys River. The hotel occupies the two upper floors of the building and has been descr ibed as one of Europe’s best-kept secrets. This architectural master piece by Louis Cloquet’s has been superbly converted into an intimate hotel that mir rors the city of Ghent. 1898 The Post has done a marvelous job br idging the gap between past and present.

The Post Office designed by Louis Cloquet opened its doors in 1909 and quickly became a popular location. 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.

1898 The Post is the latest gem added to Zannier Hotels. Zannier Hotels offer a genuine alter native when it comes to hospitality. They set themselves apart from traditional hotels opting for design elements that feature raw mater ials, natural colours and authentic fur niture pieces. Every detail has been carefully thought through to offer hotel guest only the very best service. 1898 The Post is an intimate hotel in a stunning histor ic landmark in the city centre of Ghent.

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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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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 tones of the interior décor combine majestically with the natural light to create a relaxed atmosphere.

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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 spotlight a new way of living, one that is pure, authentic and a return to essential values. They aim to allow guests to truly be in the moment and glorify the place.

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1898 THE POST AT A GLANCE

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.

In 1898 architect Louis Cloquet finalised 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 metres, overlooking 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.

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 colours and authentic furniture pieces. Zannier Hotels spotlights a new way of living, one that is pure, authentic and a return to essential values. They aim to allow guests to truly be in the moment, and create total comfort surrounded by elegance and discretion while maintaining the purity of the space.

The hotel occupies the two upper floors of the building and offers guests incomparable views of the city. Commanding the best perspective in town, The Tower room occupies one of the octagonal towers.

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.

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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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In 1898 architect Louis Cloquet finalised the plans for Ghent’s new post hospitality unlike any other. 1898 The Post is a vision of perfection office building. The post office opened its doors in 1909, just a few years where nothing is left to chance. The earth tones of the interior décor shy of the 1913 World Expo. Post carriages and horsecombine majestically with the natural light to create a drawn tramways coursed past the building with haste as relaxed atmosphere. Guests can enjoy unequalled views The historical heritage of the city flourished. The Post office closed its last service of the city. It has been designed, like all Zannier Hotels, the building predominates in counter in this building in 2001. by an in-house interior designer who pays particular even the smallest detail. The The building is an impressive incorporation of neoattention to even the smallest of spaces. Period furniture rooms have been refurbished gothic and neo-renaissance elements with various reminiscent of the building’s post office origin decorates as an ode to their origins with the hallways while Louis Cloquet’s sketches line the octagonal towers. The main tower houses a magnificent high ceilings, dark walls and clock that stands at a height of 54 metres. The building’s corridor walls. large windows. The rooms façade features over a hundred escutcheons and statues The historical heritage of the building predominates demonstrate a rare elegance in even the finest detail. The rooms demonstrate a rare of Belgium and its provinces. integrating natural light with Past the neo-gothic façade, guests enter a world of elegance integrating natural light with refined aesthetics. refined aesthetics.

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THE WILLIAM KENT ROOM AT THE LONDON RITZ The William Kent Room is perhaps the most opulent of The Ritz London. With its sumptuous décor, colorful coffered ceiling, elegant mahogany dining table and impeccable service this is the perfect place to host a special event that will certainly not be forgotten. www.theritzlondon.com

Lush velvety interiors, first class service and Michelin-star cuisine are the key elements for an unforgettable event

Alongside The Ritz London lies the famous William Kent House. This lovely 18th century townhouse was designed by architect William Kent. The house located in one of London’s prime quarters was owned by several prominent figures until it became part of The Ritz London. The William Kent House offers the hotel’s guests a tranquil ambience in which to relax and take in the city. The beautiful gardens are the perfect place for an afternoon tea or pre-dinner drinks while the house’s interiors have been tastefully decorated for use as event rooms. The most opulent of these event rooms is the William Kent Room on the ground floor overlooking the Royal Green Park. The room, mostly used for private dining events is simply stunning. Its exquisite coffered ceiling that recalls Italian Renaissance palaces, features ornately carved elements with rich gold accents that frame delicate figures of cherubs in blue and red backgrounds. A wood carved frieze with exquisite golden details frames the room. An ornately carved chandelier hangs from the center of the ceiling illuminating the majestic room. Golden elements in mirror frames and painting throughout the room add a touch of contrast against the backdrop of the rich red wallpaper that envelops the area. Velvety red curtains frame windows, including the central bay window, that offer a glimpse of the well-kept gardens of the Green Park across the street. Delicate wood paneling and hardwood floors complete the setting. A richly carved fireplace is located on one side of the room, directly across this is the door to the Queen Elizabeth Room, another of the event rooms in the house. However the true, pièce de résistance of the room is the mahogany dining table in the center of the room. This exquisite three-pedestal dining table can accommodate up to 26 guests seated in plush red chairs in tone with the room’s wall coverings. However a spectacular setting is only part of hosting an event, the rest lies in service and catering, and in this aspect The Ritz London is second to none. As a matter of fact, The Ritz London was awarded in Royal Warrant by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales for Banquet and Catering Services in 2002 and has become the only hotel across the globe to receive such an honor. Whether you opt for an intimate dinner party or a lavish banquet, the William Kent Room is your choice combined with the expertise of The Ritz London’s impeccable service. Regardless the occasion, guests can enjoy the delectable dishes by Michelin-starred Chef John Williams MBE who draws inspiration from classic and traditional dishes of the last century with a flair of contemporaneity and fresh gourmet cooking. The menus feature the ‘Best of British’ season produce and will certainly delight even the most discerning of palates. The William Kent House is an exquisite setting for any event, whether you select the Queen Elizabeth Room for a cocktail party or afternoon tea or the Music Room with its pink hues and pastel color palette for a large reception, the William Kent Room is by far the most majestic of all. During your visit we recommend a view of the Grand Hall with its exquisite Victorian staircase in gilded wrought iron for another of the architectural wonders of this house. When it comes to hosting events, The Ritz London is second to none. The hotel was awarded in Royal Warrant by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales for Banquet and Catering Services in 2002 and has become the only hotel across the globe to receive such an honor.

The Classic rooms are intimate, comfortable spaces. Each Classic room recreates a dreamlike environment. Themes include the “Little Red Riding Hood” room, the “Life is a Bed of Roses” room, the “Clouds” room, the “Sweet” room and the “Sleeping in a ballgown” room.

Situated in a neoclassical building that was once the city’s first railway station and is now at the heart of what is becoming the modern centre of 21st century Milan, Maison Moschino is the splendid result of a design project supervised by Rossella Jardini in cooperation with Jo Ann Tan. By applying its fashion flair and design to the hotel industry, Moschino has created Maison Moschino, a stellar example of a new approach in hotel hospitality. The typical language of fashion has been transformed and adapted to create fanciful settings and surrealistic images for rooms in which fairytales, which tell an optimistic story about a fantasy world, come to three-dimensional life. “Alice’s Room”, “The Petal Room”, “Red Riding Hood”, “Forest”, and “Gold” are the names of the rooms (16 different designs) that transform sleep into a dreamy experience, continuously weaving between a fairytale dream and upbeat, optimistic reality.

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Breakfast is one of the jewels in the crown of Maison Moschino’s culinary delights. The “Mos Kit” is served in a shoe box it contains a selection of innovative sweet and savoury creations.

MAISON MOSCHINO Developed from an 1840’s neo-classical railway station on Milan’s Viale Monte Grappa 12, the Maison Moschino is a place where guests are invited to realise their dreams and entertain their RELATED NEWS Milan Corso Como Read more FOOD MARKETO POP UP STORE MILAN Read more fantasies. The newest concept hotel from the renowned Moschino creative team in collaboration with the designer, Rossella Jardini, the building is divided into 4 floors, holding 63 guestrooms and 2 suites. The Maison Moschino offers an alternative life, fabricated into a world of imagination and surrealism.

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THE GRAMERCY PARK HOTEL NEW YORK www.gramercyparkhotel.com This landmark hotel located in the heart of New York City has been home to creative minds and distinguished guests for nearly nine decades. The hotel is a modern take on the traditional grand hotel, with its custom-designed, handcrafted furnishings and rotating collection of 20th century artwork, including masterpieces from Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Every room in this boutique hotel features unique luxury amenities -- imported linens, cutting-edge artwork and luxurious care products. Whether dining at Danny Meyer’s acclaimed Italian eatery Maialino or enjoying specialty cocktails under the soaring ceilings of the exclusive Rose Bar, Gramercy Park Hotel delivers exceptional guest experiences. And with a rooftop terrace providing stunning views and a key to Gramercy Park, Manhattan’s only private park, Gramercy Park Hotel guests have access to the very best of New York City. The Gramercy Park Hotel received its 21st century facelift from Oscar-nominated director and artist Julian Schnabel with a distinct Renaissance-revival concept. He was inspired by the vivid colors and artistry of this era, clearly shown in the bold palette chosen for the walls, curtains, upholstery and carpets. Every piece of furniture was specially selected for the hotel, and many of them, like the hand-crafted Moroccan tiles and Italian fireplaces, were imported from far-away markets. Schnabel himself cast a more literal hand on the space, forging the hotel’s bronze door handles, curtain rods and bronze concierge table, which retains his fingerprints to this day.The result of the carefully curated, eclectic collection of custom and rare pieces is an environment that is at once regal, relaxed, and ultimately, transporting. Since 1925, it has hosted some of the world’s most influential stars: from Humphrey Bogart, Babe Ruth and John F. Kennedy to musicians like the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Madonna and U2, giving it the legendary rock-and-roll edge it maintains today.

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The Inn at Perry Cabin is renowned for its resplendent manicured gardens.The Entry Garden features teak furniture, slate floor and plants placed to create privacy.Take the meandering path to the Woodland Garden.A magnificent canopy of old magnolia, holly and cypress trees awaits.The Kitchen Garden provides our chefs with a bountiful supply of herbs and lettuces. Inspired by formal English gardens, it is dotted with pansies, sweet peas and roses. A stunning wisteria and rose-draped arbor leads to the pool. Discover the Greenhouse and Cutting Gardens where flowers and plants displayed around the resort are cultivated. Perfect for pet owners, our eight Garden Rooms boast private terraced gardens. Take tea surrounded by seasonal blooms. From nautical adventures to cultural activities, St. Michaels offers a wealth of enjoyable days out. Learn about the history of this seafaring community at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.

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MILI WEBER HAUS St. Moritz Since 1917

Opening hOurs Mili Weber hOuse entrance (incl. guided tour)

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Wednesdays to Sundays, 2:15 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. Mid-season Wednesdays and Fridays, 2:15 p.m. info@miliweber.ch - Tel. +41 79 539 97 77 Adults CHF 18.Children/adolescents from Age 6-16 CHF 5.Via Dimlej 35 - 7500 St. Moritz - www.miliweber.ch

A SUMPTUOUS AND MAGICAL PLACE www. salviatino.com

A STUNNING AND PERFECTLY RESTORED 15TH CENTURY VILLA THAT LIES PROUDLY ON THE HILLSIDE OF FIESOLE, WITH INSPIRATIONAL VIEWS OF FLORENCE AND THE ROLLING TUSCAN LANDSCAPE. A MAGICAL PLACE, WHERE THE OBSESSION FOR THE PERFECT SERVICE AND EXPERIENCE BLENDS WITH THE GRANDEUR OF THE SETTING. A TRULY UNIQUE EXPERIENCE, A WAY TO ENJOY AND BE A PART OF BOTH FLORENCE AND TUSCANY THAT CANNOT BE IMITATED.

Discover the sumptuous comfort of Il Salviatino’s suites and rooms. Each individually decorated, respecting the many particularities of the villa and its gardens, all suites and rooms are an elegant blend of local artisanship and the latest technologies. Authentic handmade Tuscan linen, lovingly selected artwork and the finest leather all add to make each one of these suites and rooms a truly unique experience. A place where luxury has no limit, a stay is beyond every imagination here. Food and beverage at Il Salviatino have been conceived to be far more than a service, but rather an unforgettable journey to the roots of Tuscan gastronomy. The day starts with our award-winning breakfast which can be enjoyed at any time (and in any place) . Throughout the day guests can enjoy a series of local specialties all carefully crafted by our Michelin-starred Chef, Carmine Caló.The main trait of the cuisine is that of an absolute obsession for using only the finest

local ingredients. Simple, incredibly flavourful and elegantly presented. The Spa at Salviatino by Vranjes unites Il Salviatino’s idyllic setting and renowned service with the ancestral knowledge and delicate aromas of Dr.Vranjes, one of Florence’s most exclusive perfume houses. Incorporating all the elements, the spa has created a scented path on which guests will be able to enjoy a vast array of treatments and massages - each exclusive and extraordinary. Nestled in the hills overlooking Florence, the villa is just 15 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the city, but conveys the feeling of being nestled in the abundant Tuscan countryside. As beautiful as Il Salviatino is, it is the exceptional level of service which keeps discerning guests coming back time and time again.The Il Salviatino team take pride in making wishes come true and are always willing to go the extra mile to make the guest experience of Il Salviatino, and of Florence, truly magical.

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Beach Restaurant Formentera Playa de Illetes • www.juanyandrea.com Booking T. 0034 971 187 130 • M. 0034 630 25 81 44 Latitude 38°- 45’2N • Longitude 001°- 25’9E • Tender radio service : VHF Channel 74

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The hotel’s various vantage points offer panoramic views of the Rio de la Plata, the docks and city of Buenos Aires including the Casa Rosada in the Plaza de Mayo.

In ancient times, temples and castles were places of rest and shelter for pilgrims and travellers, who found the food and protection they needed to restore their strength, as well as leisure and company before taking to the road again... In that same spirit of hospitality, the Faena hotels & resorts collection offers every guest the opportunity to experience spaces of overwhelming beauty, where extravagance, creativity and informal luxury reign supreme. Guests can enhance their positive energy and general wellbeing, before setting off on their journey again, just like those travellers since ancient times. Each of Faena’s destinations has a unique, individual essence, having been hand-picked for their historical significance and their links with the original

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community. Guests can discover the magic of each of them through their history, their food, their architecture and their traditions. Sophisticated, welcoming and profoundly personal, Faena hotels and resorts are authentic embassies of integral wellbeing, combining the most modern facilities with standout accommodation and service. In every one of them, fantasies, passions and enigmatic pleasures await today’s great travellers. The Faena hotel and universe, located in the heart of Buenos Aires, has a range of suites, each with their own unique style, design and location. The hotel has a rich cultural history; derived from its location on the banks of the ‘De La Plata’ river. The men responsible for styling the most expensive suite in Latin America need no introduction: Philippe Starck and Alan Faena.

HOTEL FAENA BUENOS AIRES A collection of daily inspiration www.faenahotelanduniverse.com Originally built in 1908 as one of Argentina’s first flour mills, the building that houses the Faena Arts Center offers a rich historical backdrop for the myriad expressions of contemporary art. The main exhibition space, located in what was once the mill’s machine room, has been painstakingly rebuilt while retaining original details from the early 1900s, when the mill turned out up to one thousand tons of ground wheat per day. Soaring ceilings, semicircular arches, bay windows and other hallmarks of turn-ofthe-century industrial architecture serve to create a spacious, light-filled environment for a rotating array of international artists. Faena Group is about passion. Passion for work, passion for beauty, passion for everything being done. It is about building environments

that expand the imagination and awaken creativity, whether they are art spaces, stunning residences or elite accommodation in the world’s most dynamic cities. Alan Faena has had many careers, but his life has been dedicated to the pursuit of beauty and creativity. In the mid-1980s, he established Via Vai, a fashion label and boutique in Buenos Aires. The label prospered, branching out to Brazil, Italy, France and Chile. The success of the label allowed Alan to move to his next project, partnering with Philippe Starck to create the Faena Hotel in Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires, and the Faena Arts Center. These two projects combined Alan’s passion for art, creativity and design to create stunning spaces for open-minded globetrotters.

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From the Library Lounge, with its tufted leather sofas with unicorn heads adorning the walls, the hotel’s 1

Faena Spa

The Faena Spa overlooks an outdoor swimming pool and is surrounded by a terraced garden that features jasmine during the summer months and an abundance of flowers, trees and plants. Pure tranquility in a stunning setting.

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Faena Cabaret

The Faena Cabaret is an ideal spot in which to experience the fantasy and sensuality of Rojo Tango. With a maximum capacity of 140 people, it is a great setting draped in red velvet curtains.

Faena Pool

Step outside to enjoy the ambience of Bueno Aires. The pool is an ideal environment to enjoy the warm rays of the southern hemisphere sunshine, while enjoying a selection of fresh fruit juice cocktails.

Library Lounge

Like the rest of the hotel, the lounge enjoys a classical and dignified imperial style, inspired by the grandeur of Argentinain houses. The style is more passionate than most of Starck’s earlier, lighter hotel spaces. It’s perfect for the Faena.

and crystal chandeliers to the white-and-red Bistro Sur, restaurants and bars take theatrical design to new heights. 5

Suites

All Faena suites offer views of the De Plata River and/or the docks and city centre. Starck’s elegant design is evident in several of them; namely The F suite and The Imperial suite. He brings contemporary style to this historic building.

Fuena Spa

The extensive range of treatments and activities vitalise and invigorate one’s body. As a member of the ‘Leading Spas of the World’, facilities include a traditional Turkish-style hammam and fully equipped treatment rooms.

Decor

Traditional Argentine themes and patterns can be found throughout. For example, the large red murano glass chandelier that hangs in the living room of one of the suites, or the oil portraits of General and Eva Peron which adorn the wall.

The F Suite

A uniquely private and well proportioned 120 sqm residence, it is designed for lavish living. Featuring Imperial-style furniture that is both elegant and eclectic. The room also gives spectacular views from its elevated position.

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