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THE STYLE EDITION ISSUE NUMBER 97 - SEPTEMBER 2018
A SUMMER LIKE NO OTHER
Dear Passionate Readers, Are you aware of the “butterfly effect” theory? How one single flap of a butterfly’s wing may cause a tornado? Well, this is exactly what I felt like this summer. Through Loyac MobArt, I went to the Beqaa valley to spend 10 days with refugee children. My mission was to help them in basic English and math and of course to reach that end, I knew I had to first win their hearts, so I needed to start with song, dance, candies and shining stars… But what I wasn’t prepared for was the magnitude of the problem hitting me when coming face to face with it. We all know Lebanon is suffering because of the refugee situation, we all know that the refugee families are still bringing child after child into this world where even they as parents are struggling to find a place to live in dignity… I knew all that and yet when the Lebanese driver dropping me to the camp started complaining and recounting his own personal mishaps due to the refugee situation, where all I could see on the way there was tent after tent covering our lands... I started feeling overwhelmed…. Then I arrived to MobArt and a flux of children of all ages were awaiting, shouting and running... suddenly I wished I could just disappear! I mean truly! What was I doing there!? What in God’s name was I expecting to achieve? But I didn’t run away. I held my ground. I needed to concentrate my focus on the children, and concentrate I did. So I started singing and dancing with them before calling them to class, one batch after the other. A few days later, the ride to MobArt became an awaited occasion and when the kids started fighting over who will enter my class, pleading to be taught, working so hard just to impress me with what they have learned and achieved. I remember that day so clearly... sitting amidst them I couldn’t hold my tears… In bewilderment they asked, what is wrong? How could I’ve explained to them what was going in my mind... What is wrong? Everything was wrong!! They were beautiful.. They were full of potential... But I am here for only few days doing so little and soon I will turn my back and they will be left behind and then I remembered… They will never be left alone…. And I remembered the butterfly effect…. So I looked at them and smiled… And I said, “I am teaching you new words, see this is a smile and this is a tear, now repeat after me, what is this?” The day after, I went back with one mission in mind; to teach them how to teach one another and when they started to gather in the backyard in their recreation time holding pen to paper, all of them getting so industrious, my soul fluttered faster than it ever did before and I soared higher than I have ever done before… Indeed this was a summer like no summer before… And I urge you, my Passionate Readers, do not waste the opportunity to capture that feeling. Contact Loyac and sign up for the experience of a lifetime! May your soul always soar to greater heights, Until next issue……
Zeina Mokaddam
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ON THE COVER: September 2018 The Style Edition - it’s one of our favourites. Why? It’s not because style is a science, of anything that can easily be defined. No. Instead it’s an art. But when it’s an art done right, you know it’s right. You just do. And our annual Style Edition is a celebration of those people and those brands that just nail it - time after time. On the Cover - Ali Al Tammar; a man who has successfully combined his passion for travel and style with doing an honest day’s work. Here he talks about his life, his style, and comes clean about his favourite skincare product. P26
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Nouf Al-Hajri LEGAL CONSULTANT Khaled Al-Kandari Al-Kandari Law Firm
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MANAGING DIRECTOR Zeina Mokaddam GENERAL MANAGER Chimene Ibrahim THE STYLE EDITION Sartorially speaking
MANAGING EDITOR Simon Balsom
CONTENTS
EDITOR Rawan Qabazard
The Style Edition When it comes to getting yourself out there, a little style goes a long, long way
CONTRIBUTOR Zahra Husain
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Sartorially Speaking The habits of the stylish man
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Paul Smith Spring Summer 2019
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Homage to Jacko Boss recreates thaat ‘Thriller’ jacket
18 Gucci Oh look, it’s Harry Styles
IN-HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHY Maher Al-Nouri
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Pitti People Florence street style
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Ali Al Tammar The working sartorialist
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Amer Ejjeh Sartorially eloquent
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Yacob AlAli The sartorial stylist
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The Style Edition SARTORIALLY SPEAKING
No man is born stylish, yet when he reaches the stage of effortless stylishness he knows he’s achieved a level of mastery that many others will never achieve yet all will envy.
What are the habits of the stylish man?
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What are the top habits of a stylish man? How many have you mastered?
He’s confident in what he wears He knows confidence is the key to looking good. He may have just dropped a sizeable sum of cash on a bespoke suit, but how does he feel wearing it? The stylish man never overlooks comfort in return of looking good. He knows that if he doesn’t feel comfortable in his clothes, it will show on his face and in his body-language. He knows who he is, he knows how to dress and he’s confident in whatever he wears. He knows less is more There’s nothing beneficial in having an over-stuffed closet. In the eyes of the stylish man - less is always more. For him, dressing well is all about investing in quality and not quantity. He knows that keeping things timeless will allow him to get more from less. He also knows the importance of simplicity, of not overdoing things with pointless colour combinations, additional accessories and superfluous layering. He looks after his clothes Try telling a stylish man that ironing is for women. He knows that a single crease will look out of place on his shirt and that, naturally, a stain will destroy the effect of his whole outfit, plus that scuff on his brogues desperately needs taking care of. From washing to drying, through to the way his items are hung up, the stylish man knows what’s on the care label of his clothing, and he knows what is all means. He isn’t afraid to shop Today, we can all buy our clothes without leaving home. But the stylish man knows the issue with online shopping is being able to actually see the quality of the garment. He’s not afraid to invest money in well made items - therefore, going out and physically shopping is often the best bet. He pays attention to fine details He’s a perfectionist and he understands the importance of the finest of details. The fabric, the colours, the accessories, the fit, the tie knot, the pocket square fold, the shirt sleeve roll... every detail counts. He knows it’s his approach to the finest details that makes him stand out from the rest. He knows the rules - and isn’t afraid to break them 9 times out of 10, the stylish man will abide by the rules but he knows the correct moments to break them. Navy with black? Tie length too long? ‘Sprezzatura’ is originally an Italian term; it translates approximately as a sort of ‘beautiful dishevelment. It’s the art of nonchalance and combining perfect imperfections. In a style context,
it is giving the impression that an outfit has been put together without a conscious effort. He clears out used and unworn clothing To keep on top of an organised wardrobe, the stylish man isn’t afraid to clear out unused and worn clothing. Typically, men fill their wardrobes with things they don’t wear anymore, and they leave them there while they collect dust. The stylish man will not wear something for six months and yet still keep it in their possession. He’s mastered his scent The stylish man has a trademark scent that he’ll stick to, and he knows the importnce of not overpowering the room with it. His scent tends to be something unique, something a little more classy, a little more luxurious than most. Why? Because he knows it’ll make him stand out from the rest. He has a grooming routine He could be the best dressed man at the party, but he knows that if his hair is messy, or his beard is un-kempt it’s going to have an impact on his appearance. The stylish man has a morning ritual and an evening routine... and he isn’t afraid to moisturize. He knows it’s better to be overdressed than underdressed You never know who you’re going to meet. A future business partner, an old friend or even a future wife. Our stylish man isn’t afraid to overdress and be the best dressed in the room. And he’ll always do it with confidence because style should be effortless. He knows his measurements Get measured by your tailor, and keep your measurements handy. Simply keep them stored in your phone or written on the fridge door ready for when you shop. He knows workout clothes stay at the gym The stylish man keeps in shape - it’s one of the basics. But he knows that workot clothes are solely for the gym. Don’t head to the coffee shop wearing your workout clothes to meet your friends after a heavy session at the gym. Okay, it’s comfortable, but workout clothes really are solely for the gym. Thinking of tracksuit bottoms on a long flight? Don’t be lazy. He knows his barber Just like staying loyal to a tailor, the stylish man will stay loyal to his barber. It may take a few months (or even years) to experiment with a barber at first, but once he’s happy he knows he’ll find it difficult to get a haircut elsewhere.
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A SOPHISTICATED STYLE REFLECTING THE UNIQUE AND PERSONAL ATTITUDE OF EACH MAN. AN INSTINCTIVE AND NATURAL ELEGANCE INFUSED IN AN EXCLUSIVE AND TIMELESS WARDROBE, PERFECTLY BALANCING AESTHETIC AND FUNCTIONALITY.
Tailoring for today is confidently presented for both men and women. Informed by his personal experience of softening the stiffness of tailoring in the early-Eighties, Paul reinvigorates the suit. Tailoring remains at the core of the Paul Smith world and with rare independence the designer confidently contradicts the zeitgeist. An exaggerated shape is reminiscent of trends gone-by, but contemporary relevance is delivered in construction and styling. Where once 500-gram tailoring cloths prevailed, now the same shapes appear in lightweight 200-gram wool, allowing for the versatility required for today. Ease and function is deeply entrenched in the Paul Smith ethos and is celebrated with the looseness of silhouettes and the nuance of sportswear inspired by Paul’s own love of cycling. The palette of pastels in bright and dreamy shades are often mismatched in suits and on leather trousers and outerwear. Women’s tailoring echoes the men’s in cut and cloth but a distinct identity comes through in the confidence of the Paul Smith woman, who takes on a fresh, strong attitude. Suits are broken into separates and hand-drawn prints dance across light but form- fitting dress shapes and skirts with structures that strike a utilitarian theme. Checkerboard socks and intarsia knits are inspired by races to the finish-line and deliver a touch of humor in signature Paul Smith style.
Paul Smith SPRING / SUMMER 2019
Inspired by a history of subculture so synonymous with British style, Paul Smith Spring / Summer’19 challenges familiar sartorial codes. Style Preview
Having pioneered the use of photographic printing techniques in the early stages of his career, Paul revisits the process this season with a renewed precision and finesse. An avid photographer, Paul’s father, Harold inspired Paul’s own love of taking pictures. For Spring/ Summer’19, archival photography by both Paul and his father appear throughout the collection, most noticeably on outerwear for men and in a more painterly style on fluid dresses and coats for women. In footwear, typically British designs are embraced and then exaggerated. The loafer and the Chelsea boot are twisted in proportion and shape, often Goodyear welted. For women, a new lace-up ankle boot is introduced in snakeskin and handbags interpret the finish-line flag in a woven leather checkerboard. Continuing the celebration of British design, the new Paul Smith collaboration with Cutler and Gross is showcased for the very first time. An iconic Cutler and Gross frame is given an injection of Paul Smith color and will be available from PaulSmith.com immediately following the show.
STYLING BY MAX PEARMAIN HAIR BY ANTHONY TURNER MAKE-UP BY LYNSEY ALEXANDER AND AND THE M·A·C PRO TEAM
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MICHAEL JACKSON’S “THRILLER” REMAINS THE BIGGEST SELLING ALBUM OF ALL TIME WITH OVER 105 MILLION SALES WORLDWIDE AND IT IS THE FIRST AND ONLY ALBUM IN RECORDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA® (RIAA) GOLD & PLATINUM PROGRAM HISTORY TO BE CERTIFIED 33 TIMES MULTI-PLATINUM FOR ITS U.S. SALES.
Homage to Jacko BOSS recreates the white suit on the cover of “Thriller”
Designed to celebrate the King of Pop on what would have been his 60th birthday, the new version of the suit is limited to 100 pieces globally, each one individually numbered. BOSS is also sponsoring the landmark exhibition, ‘Michael Jackson: On the Wall’. Style Preview
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THE EXHIBITION “MICHAEL JACKSON: ON THE WALL” TELLS THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE INFLUENCE OF MICHAEL JACKSON ON CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS WORLDWIDE. IT WILL BRING TOGETHER THE WORKS OF OVER 40 ARTISTS, DRAWN FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS AROUND THE WORLD, INCLUDING NEW WORKS MADE ESPECIALLY FOR THE OCCASION. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROJECT ONLINE AT HUGOBOSS.COM/MICHAELJACKSON.
Featured on the legendary “Thriller” album cover in 1982, the white suit remains one the most iconic styles globally of any era, and inseparably associated with Michael Jackson. The re-edition therefore picks up the 80s revival and the current retro trend in fashion. The contemporary, slim-fit design references the original suit’s silhouette, fabric and details throughout and is entirely designed and made by expert tailors at the brand’s headquarters in Germany. Crafted from lightweight twill, the jacket is detailed with an 80s-style three-button cuff, slim notch lapels and iconic internal workmanship. The perfectly cut trousers feature double pleats at the front, also in homage to the original design. Elegant mother-of-pearl buttons complete the suit. Three unisex T-shirts, each featuring iconic moments in Michael Jackson’s career, round off this unique capsule, which pays tribute to the pop legend as both an artist and a style icon. All four products went on sale around his birthday, 29 August, online and in selected BOSS Stores worldwide.
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Gucci HARRY STYLES FOR GUCCI’S MEN’S TAILORING CAMPAIGN
Journeying to North London, Gucci visits a Great British institution for the setting of its new advertising campaign for men’s tailoring: the fish and chip shop.
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Known locally as a “chippy”— the original English takeaway which first opened in London in 1860, the fish and chip shop is a traditional fixture on many British streets, a place where people gather to buy battered cod, fried chips and mushy peas. Chippies today are often decades old and are routinely brightly lit, with a serving counter, tiled walls and white-and-pastel colour schemes. The chippy is a place where characters are found queueing and chatting, particularly on Friday nights, as they wait for their fish to fry.
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It is into this setting that Gucci introduces the young Englishman, musician Harry Styles. A singer, songwriter and actor, Styles is pictured in a variety of Gucci tailored outfits, including two suits with waistcoats (one a wool mohair white-red-black mini pied de poule worn with a green check blanket and the other an ink-grey bee check), a splash-dark beige macro gingham sharkskin dressing gown, worn as a coat, a decorative dark wool mohair jacket with embroidered collar detail, and a white-oatmeal hued macro bird’s eye wool suit with MLB NY Yankees patches. The styling is contemporary, with the tailoring combined with formal shirts and ties, buttoned-up casual shirts, and moccasins, sandals and sneakers.
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TALENT: HARRY STYLES CREATIVE DIRECTOR: ALESSANDRO MICHELE ART DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER SIMMONDS PHOTOGRAPHER/DIRECTOR: GLEN LUCHFORD
Styles brings a pet chicken and dog into the chippy with him. He orders his food and then shares it with the animals, in a narrative sequence that echoes many famous photographs and scenes from British films.
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Andrea Lardini, president and CEO, Lardini: “A really wonderful edition of Pitti Uomo, we recorded a high attendance of buyers particularly from Russia, Sweden, Germany as well as from the Italian market. Pitti Uomo is a crucial date on our calendar; I feel very at home here and am always happy to take part. All the people are attentive and interested in the collections and this is a great sign of awareness. The fair always manages to organize high quality events and this is only possible when you are truly present on the market like Pitti Immagine”.
Pitti People FLORENCE STREET STYLE
Pragmatism and creative energy, launches and world premieres, and an even more intense program of events: all top international buyers gathered in Florence at Pitti Uomo 94. But, for us, the hottest styles were seen on the streets... walk them with us, and get the reaction of key Pitti people. Pitti Uomo Spring / Summer 2019
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Brunello Cucinelli, president and CEO, Brunello Cucinelli: “Pitti Uomo is the most important fair for menswear, a moment of extreme visibility. I have always supported this event and have great expectations at every edition which are always duly satisfied. The high attendance recorded at the fair represents positive confirmation of the impact of Italian brands abroad and in our specific case it also confirms that people really liked the collection. I am a great fan of the FlorenceMilan bridge: Pitti Uomo is THE fair, while Milan represents the fashion show moment. A winning combination.”
Christopher Ræburn, founder Christopher Ræburn: “A positive and very busy atmosphere. It was really great to design the layout of this new space, I Go Out, together with the Pitti team and see the project turn out exactly as we had initially planned. The fair represents a great opportunity to share a new product and come into contact with clients and members of the trade. We received a positive response from the buyers, especially the British and Italian ones and met several concept retailers with innovative ideas” Enrico Airoldi, general manager, Paul & Shark: “Pitti Uomo is the menswear fair, the first chapter of the season. It is interesting to be at the fair to see how the sartorial and tailoring worlds are changing and becoming increasingly casual, colorful, urban. Pitti Uomo is a perfect combination of past and present, very international and not just aimed at the Italian market. You’ll definitely be seeing me at future editions!”
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Franco Loro Piana, founder and CEO, Sease: “This edition went very well. To have a fantastic home like La Polveriera, perfect for its synthesis of tradition and innovation in which to represent our brand was an extraordinary opportunity and I would like to thank the Pitti Immagine team very much for this as they really helped us to make this location contemporary. We saw a lot of interest on the part of the buyers which were all perfectly in line with our target”.
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Yvonne Piu, marketing director, Birkenstock: “There was a unique energy at Pitti Uomo, a combination between a fair and a fashion week of global significance. Pitti Uomo is an important place for meeting top buyers and the trade press: the possibility of exhibiting your own collection here is a lot more creative and individual that on any other fair platform. The program is turning into a regular fashion week. We met many Italian and international buyers from Asia, Germany, as well as big US department stores. The fair is very well organized and offers a correct blend of classical and innovative brands”.
“The participation of all the most important Italian and international buyers – with an increasingly growing number of online retailers - and the huge amount of attention from the best international press” says Raffaello Napoleone, CEO of Pitti Immagine, “confirm Pitti Immagine Uomo’s role as a global reference point for lifestyle, quality scouting and for the worldwide launch of new trends and fashion projects.
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Ali Al Tammar THE WORKING SARTORIALIST
He’s a man who has successfully combined his passion for travel and style with doing an honest day’s work. Here he talks about his life, his style, and comes clean about his favourite skincare product.
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Let’s meet Ali Al Tammar. Born in Kuwait 1978, he candidly admits that, as a child, he fully relished the attention he received as the youngest of five siblings and makes full disclosure by stating “that proclivity for attention may have seeped into adulthood too”.
What are you wearing tonight? Head to toe All Saints. How would you describe your personal style?
“All jokes aside, I was blessed with a loving, nurturing family. My father valued a strong work-ethic and education above all else. While my mother, the rock of our family, grounded me with her strong values, and elevated me with her style and grace. Physically... I take more after my father. Spiritually... I’m all my mother. “I have been fortunate to be able to call different cities home for a while, and each location has had a profound and lasting affect on my style. My very first college experience was at the American University of Paris for a summer course. And yes, I wore a beret. I later enrolled as a full-time student in Los Angeles, California where I mostly picked up some bad style habits - sorry but it’s true! I was flip-flops and cargo pants as far as the eye could see. “I then transferred to New York. A life changing experience. The minute I set foot there I knew I had to step my game up. I was in the right place at the right time... I eagerly soaked it all in. “Professionally, I’ve worn many different hats over the years. I got my start in finance as a Financial Attache for the Kuwait Government in London, but most recently I have made a seismic shift to PR for the Kuwait Oil Company, more specifically, with KOC’s Ahmed Al Jabir Oil and Gas Exhibition. “Sartorially speaking I went from Gieves and Hawkes suits to dishdasha’s for work purposes!
Constantly evolving, practical without being boring, accessibly experimental, and detail oriented. How many suits do you have? 8 Your thoughts on national dress? When and where? A close friend of mine, a girl, once described our national dress as “instant live Photoshop for men”. I couldn’t agree more, but I will add only when it is done right and with care. It takes a practiced hand to achieve that noteworthy look. It is especially exciting today that some bespoke tailors are coming up and adding some small innovations that are thoughtful but don’t go overboard. Dagla in Kuwait is a fine establishment that is a prime example of how to innovate the national dress without distorting it. What hair products do you use? None... my head has been a perfectly shaved dome for years. However, I am addicted to the charcoal facial mask by Le Labo. Who is the most fashionable guy you know?
“My favorite travel destination is Barcelona - who can resist beautifully constructed architecture by the beach?
Unfair question... but if I had to pick one person whose style I like to emulate it would be Nathan McCallum, a lifestyle insta-blogger from Australia.
“Musically? All sorts - but my go to will always be deep house”.
Can you give us the top five qualities of a stylish man…
Ali’s style: “Constantly evolving, practical without being boring, accessibly experimental, and detail oriented”
1. Knowing their body/proportions - the right fit is everything 2. The ability to color-coordinate - and knowing how/when not to 3. Understanding that trends come and go but style is timeless 4. Versatility and appropriateness 5. A willingness to experiment
You’ll find the results of Ali’s passions and styles manifested on Instagram here: @tammar_78
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ALI ON NATIONAL DRESS: “IT IS ESPECIALLY EXCITING TODAY THAT SOME BESPOKE TAILORS ARE COMING UP AND ADDING SOME SMALL INNOVATIONS THAT ARE THOUGHTFUL BUT DON’T GO OVERBOARD”.
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ALI ON HAIR PRODUCTS:
ALI PICKS A ROLE MODEL:
WHAT HAIR PRODUCTS DO YOU USE? NONE...MY HEAD HAS BEEN A PERFECTLY SHAVED DOME FOR YEARS. HOWEVER, I AM ADDICTED TO THE CHARCOAL FACIAL MASK BY LE LABO.
IF I HAD TO PICK ONE PERSON WHOSE STYLE I LIKE TO EMULATE IT WOULD BE AUSTRALIAN NATHAN MCCALLUM, A LIFESTYLE INSTA-BLOGGER
Ali on style: “Understand that trends come and go but style is timeless”
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Amer Ejjeh SARTORIALLY ELOQUENT
As Managing Director of Beirut-based Ejjeh 1926, Amer Ejjeh is current custodian of one of the Levant’s longest-standing and highest-regarded tailoring reputations.
Words: Simon Balsom
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If you’re a Middle Eastern man of style, the chances are you already know of Beirut’s Jawdat Ejjeh & Sons. Established in 1926, across three generations they’ve built a deserved and increasingly global reputation as one of the region’s most sartorially eloquent tailoring houses. Its Managing Director, Amer Ejjeh (above and below), is equally well-known throughout the region and the world as being a gentleman elegant to his core. Family-owned throughout, since 2000 Amer is the man charged within steering the company through today’s rapidly moving waters of retail and fashion. He’s currently guiding Jawdat Ejjeh & Sons through a sympathetic rebranding; one that seeks to enhance the family’s traditional values in tailoring, and that sets the company firmly within the context of the contemporary man. Its most overt manifestation sees a minimalist reduction of its name combined with a nod to its extensive heritage as it becomes Ejjeh 1926.
it, when, and how often. “We need to know this before we settle on a fabric. Whether he’s buying three suits a year or thirty, this is valuable information if we’re going to recommend the best fabric and make the best suit.” It’s all in the details. Not only does he create the buttons, the linings are also unique – produced for Ejjeh to personalised specifications in England. “My bespoke tailoring is the place to go for on-trend and fashionable styles and fabrics. Uniquely, these items reflect our client’s taste combined with our knowledge and tailoring skills”. Amer Ejjeh and Ejjeh 1926; along with their sartorially aware clients. Essentially, elements combine in the creation of style’s perfect menswear storm.
The 1,000 square metre Saeb Salam Avenue store attracts a wide range of style-savvy men – both classic and fashion-forward, and Amer is well aware of the importance of his classics business. “I make my ready-to-wear collection as classic as possible. I offer all the gentlemen’s basic, in all the classic patterns, but each piece is tailored using the finest of fabrics and to the highest of handcrafted standards.
“Today’s younger men are interested in fashion, in grooming and in their physique. They want to dress well, and they’re able to.” Amer Ejjeh “We’ll always have the businessman, the lawyer, the Classics Man. They regard their suit as a uniform whether in blue, black or grey… but they still want to look good in it.” The ‘traditional’ suit buyer is getting older - Amer talks about the 50+ age group as being most likely to fall within the classics category - but encouragingly he’s seeing renewed interest in fine tailoring from the 25 – 35 age group. “Today’s younger men are interested in fashion, in grooming and in their physique. They want to dress well, and they’re able to. The previous generations got married young, their money was invested in their home and their family. Today, marriage is delayed. So, instead, they invest their money in themselves, in their style and in their look. “It’s a trend that’s increasing. Men want to show their individual style, and they’re focusing on quality, on fabric and on fit. They’ve learned that off the shelf isn’t the best - and this is where my bespoke tailoring business comes in.” A bespoke Ejjeh 1926 suit involves the creation of a unique pattern for every client. It’s full bespoke for every client. Before a chalkmark is laid on a fabric Amer will know where his client will wear
You’ll find the results of Amer’s passions and styles manifested on Instagram here: @amerejjeh
Amer will be keeping us on-trend throughout the Fall / Winter 2018 season. Keep up to date with the latest at @passions.arabia
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Yacob Alali THE SARTORIAL STYLIST
A man for whom style is at the very heart of everything he does - be that business, sports or in his role as a stylist. He’s our go-to for tips and advice.
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A certified personal stylist for celebrities and social media influencers in the Middle East, Yacob studied in London College of Fashion and the Milan Fashion Campus. He’s a sportsman - a professional tennis player - and adds to this through his role as the Chairman of the KOC Tennis Committee. Combining his career as a full-time petroleum engineer, he also finds time to spare as a part-time fashion stylist as is a constant traveller, naming three of the world’s most stylish city’s as his favoured destinations: New York City, Milan and Paris.
Can you give us the top habits of a stylish man... 1. Self-care 2. Self-improvement 3. Risk taking 4. Confidence 5. Creativity 6. Good observation
Musically his tastes are eclectic, you’ll find him plugging in and listening to pop, rock, alternative rock, house, techno, hiphop, Latino, guitar and violin. We think that’s the finest genres covered.
What are you wearing tonight? Smart casual outfit. How would you describe your personal style? There are a lot of styles with different dress code that I favour, and I love almost all kinds of style. However, I will always make sure I add my touch to it which will match me and my personality. A few style to highlight: dandy, smart, creative, elegant, fit, sporty, classic, street, casual.
You’ll find the results of Yacob’s passions and styles manifested on Instagram here: @jacob_alali
Where are today’s Gulf-men on their style journey? Are we nailing it, or way off-trend? Yes and no. Fashion awareness in the Gulf region has increased over the past ten years and social media has played an important role in this regard. However, a total awareness of fashion is still not there yet, but we’re not way off-trend. With time the awareness will increase even more over the next five years. Mindset, religion and culture could be constraints for the growth of fashion within some parts of society. What’s the best style advice you’ve ever received? Dress for the occasion. Who is the most fashionable guy you know? There are a lot, and it depend on the style. It would he hard to find someone who nails all type of style. But I admire a number of actors and models including: Johannes Huebl David Beckham Harvey Specter (Suits TV show) David Gandy Neal Caffrey (White Collar TV show)
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Our carefully curated guide to the finest from the spheres of horology, automobiles, style, travel, design and much more. In Life Refined we look at the best, and meet the people that are making things happen.
Drive: Bespoke is Rolls-Royce, Rolls-Royce is Bespoke p36; 70 years of Porsche sports cars
p39; Silver Ghost Collection p40; Porsche: New Macan p41; Drive like Bond p42; McLaren
600LT: Stealth Grey by MSO p44; Sothebys x Aston Martin p46; Lincoln Navigator p47 -
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Bespoke is Rolls-Royce, Rolls-Royce is Bespoke BY TORSTEN MÜLLER-ÖTVÖS, CEO, ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS
As a marque we have always said that “Bespoke is Rolls-Royce, and Rolls-Royce is Bespoke”. But from a luxury business perspective, what does this actually mean? Why are luxury consumers attracted to Bespoke? Customer ‘hyper-centricity’ is the hallmark of Rolls-Royce luxury
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To Ultra-High Net-Worth Individuals [UHNWIs] – the demographical segment that a large majority of Rolls-Royce patrons hail from – owning “the best motor car in the world” is not enough. What truly excites our customers is the personalisation factor and extreme individualism that our Bespoke Collective, a talented group of designers, engineers and craftspeople, are able to provide. Quite simply, Rolls-Royce customers have complete freedom to cocreate the motor car of their dreams. Bespoke is such a major USP for Rolls-Royce in fact, that it has become a cornerstone of the tremendous growth that our brand has experienced over the past decade. As the world has become increasingly digitised and connected, and
social media has become the dominant communication channel for individuals across the globe, we have seen a new breed of luxury consumer emerge. These ultra-successful individuals – tech entrepreneurs, captains of industry, sports stars, rappers, and Hollywood celebrities – are often self-made global citizens who have built business empires and accumulated wealth via the careful nurturing of personal brands. These uniquely conscientious and prosperous personalities are not interested in convention and conformity. They are successful precisely because they play by their own rules. And because such individuals have fruitfully leveraged their personal brand with excellent results, it makes sense that they would be exceptionally discerning about the products they purchase and the lifestyles they lead.
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“Rolls-Royce has never been just an automotive company: we are a Luxury House that happens to build cars.” Torsten Müller-Ötvös
Their Rolls-Royce is more than just a reflection of their personal tastes; it is a unique branded luxury capsule that contains their hopes, dreams and achievements. It is for this reason that so many successful individuals are attracted to the extreme customer-centric approach of Rolls-Royce, an approach that I have termed, Customer Hyper-centricity. Today, nearly all Rolls-Royce motor cars are hand-built to order by our Bespoke Collective. This is an extraordinary statistic for an automotive brand. But Rolls-Royce has never been just an automotive company: we are a Luxury House that happens to build cars. With so much of our core business driven by Bespoke, we developed the Architecture of Luxury – the proprietary aluminium spaceframe that underpins Phantom, Cullinan and every future Rolls-Royce – as a direct response to the growth of Bespoke. With so many Rolls-Royce customers demanding unique, one-off motor cars, we did not want to be tied to inherited architecture from our parent company, BMW. Quite simply, Bespoke design requires Bespoke architecture, and we did not want the dreams of our Rolls-Royce customers to be limited in any way; for imagination should never be shackled. And at Rolls-Royce it never is. If the 44,000 colours of paint that we offer don’t precisely fit a customer’s needs, they can always bring in a particular flower, or even pet dog for us to scan and colour match (such things have happened in the past). We have also crushed diamonds, gold and silver and infused it into paints. We have matched the design of a Wraith to a customer’s Superyacht. We’ve produced Bespoke Rolls-Royce hiking sticks, fabulous luggage and Rolls-Royce picnic hampers – all matched to cars. We’ve created Starlight Headliners that match star constellations
on a specific day, crafted teak floor mats, and added Tanzanite to clocks. T hese a re just some of t he stor ies. But perhaps, t he g reatest show piece of Rolls-Royce’s Customer Hy percent r icit y is ‘Swept ail’. In 2013, a connoisseur and collector of distinctive one-off superyachts and private aircraft came to us with a simple request: could we build an entirely Bespoke motor car for him? The result was a one-off coachbuilt masterpiece; nothing less than the haute couture of automobiles. These are the sparkling headlines of how we implement Customer Hyper-centricity at Rolls-Royce. But examples of Customer Hyper-centricity can also be found at the Home of Rolls-Royce each day. There is the time when we flew Mark Court, Rolls-Royce’s Coachline Painter out to the Middle East to hand-paint a Coachline onto a Prince’s car, because the Prince had decided to add a Coachline after all. Mark is the only man in the world who can paint a Rolls-Royce Coachline and so he got onto a plane with his squirrel-hair paint-brushes. On another occasion, we built a Rolls-Royce service centre at a customer’s home so they could annually service their multiple cars onsite. Where does this all lead? Well, a few months back, a customer flew into Goodwood and brought with him an enormous Phantom cake – large enough to feed 500 of our staff. Why? Because our team, upon learning of the customer’s impending birthday, had moved heaven and earth to ensure that his new Phantom could be delivered just in time for his special day. The moral of the story? Laser focusing on Customer Hypercentricity will give you chocolate cake!
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70 years of Porsche sports cars CELEBRATED AT GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED
Goodwood honoured Porsche with the main Central Feature at the 2018 Festival of Speed from 12-15 July. In a star-studded celebration in support of the 70th anniversary of the production of the first car to bear the famous German name in 1948, many examples of road and race cars from throughout the seven decades were on display and participated in demonstration runs up the famous Goodwood Hill climb course. In most cases, Porsche motor sport personalities from the past and present were behind the wheel. Porsche at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018
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THE MARQUE HAS ALSO RELEASED A FILM SHOWING THIS ELEGANT CONTEMPORARY ITERATION OF GHOST, IN MOTION. YOU CAN VIEW THIS AT PASSIONSARABIA.COM
Silver Ghost Collection 35 BESPOKE GHOSTS The Rolls-Royce ‘Silver Ghost’ was the motor car that established Rolls-Royce’s reputation as ‘The Best Car in the World’. In celebration of this defining heritage, Rolls-Royce has created a limited collection of just 35 Bespoke Ghosts, named the ‘Silver Ghost Collection’. Matthew Butt, Product Manager – Ghost, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, commented, “Careful consideration has been paid to the Collection’s defining features. References extolling the past are skilfully handcrafted into Ghost’s interior and exterior, creating a contemporary homage which speaks as much of today’s great brand as the original Silver Ghost does of its day. This is a truly remarkable Collection.” A solid sterling-silver Spirit of Ecstasy, the muse that has guided motor cars created by the marque since 1911, hints at the pioneering heritage of this motor car’s forebear. A specially created Hallmark of AX201, the registration plate of the original ‘Silver Ghost’, is marked on the base of each muse and a black-gold-plated collar enshrouds the base, itself bearing the unique identity of this collection. An insert is crafted from hammered copper, in tribute to the copper extensively used in the engine bay of the original ‘Silver Ghost’. The copper, shaped, beaten and textured is also engraved with the newly designed AX201 Hallmark.
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Porsche: New Macan FULL CONNECTIVITY AND EXTENDED EQUIPMENT OPTIONS
The new Macan now has an even sportier and modern appearance, thanks to a number of changes to the exterior. Numerous details reflect the DNA of the iconic 911 and the 918 Spyder sports cars, including headlights featuring LED technology as standard.
PORSCHE HAS UNVEILED THE NEW VERSION OF ITS COMPACT SUV. THE MACAN HAS BEEN A GREAT SUCCESS SINCE ITS LAUNCH IN 2014, AND HAS NOW BEEN ENHANCED IN TERMS OF DESIGN, COMFORT, CONNECTIVITY AND DRIVING DYNAMICS, RESULTING IN THE MODEL REMAINING AS THE SPORTY FLAGSHIP IN ITS SEGMENT.
The front end of the Macan has also been meticulously re-worked, with it now appearing wider, while the comprehensive overhaul at the rear builds on the sleek design of the previous model. The threepart, three-dimensional LED light strip at the rear represents another typical Porsche design feature. The four-point design of the brake lights also reflects the brand’s identity. Thanks to its optimised chassis, the new Macan is able to consolidate its exceptional status as a sports car in the compact SUV segment. Fine-tuning of the chassis delivers enhanced neutrality while maintaining stability and improving comfort. Although unusual for the SUV segment, the Macan still features mixed tyres with different widths on the front and rear axles. As with Porsche sports cars, this arrangement enables the driver to take full advantage of the intelligent, all-wheel drive Porsche Traction Management (PTM) when it comes to driving dynamics.
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Drive like Bond ASTON MARTIN RECREATES ICONIC ‘GOLDFINGER’ DB5 EACH GOLDFINGER DB5 CONTINUATION CAR WILL BE PRICED AT £2.75M PLUS TAXES. FIRST DELIVERIES TO CUSTOMERS WILL COMMENCE IN 2020.
The iconic Aston Martin DB5 is back, thanks to a unique collaboration between Aston Martin and EON Productions, the company that produces the James Bond films.
First customer deliveries scheduled for Q4 2019
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Following the successful DB4 G.T. continuation project, a series of 25 Goldfinger DB5 continuation editions, will be created for customers by Aston Martin Works and EON Productions. The Goldfinger DB5 continuation will be based on James Bond’s legendary car from 1964 and built by Aston Martin Works at Newport Pagnell – the original home of the DB5. They will be authentic reproductions of the DB5 seen on screen, with some sympathetic modifications to ensure the highest levels of build quality and reliability. This authenticity will extend to include functioning gadgets such as revolving number plates and more, which were made famous in Goldfinger. The gadgets will be co-developed with Oscar®-winner Chris Corbould, special effects supervisor from the James Bond films. Officially sanctioned by Aston Martin and EON Productions, all the Goldfinger edition cars will be produced to one specification - Silver Birch paint - just like the original. The most instantly recognisable car of all-time, the DB5 made its first appearance in the third James Bond movie, Goldfinger, alongside Sean Connery as James Bond. Laden with gadgets and armaments installed by Q Branch, the secret agent’s Aston Martin became an instant hit with moviegoers. Since its seminal appearance in Goldfinger the DB5 has featured in a further six James Bond movies: Thunderball (1965), again with Connery; GoldenEye (1995) and Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) with Pierce Brosnan and three appearances alongside Daniel Craig in Casino Royale (2006), Skyfall (2012) and Spectre (2015). James Bond and his DB5 have become two icons of popular culture and one of the most successful and enduring movie partnerships of all-time. Such was its popularity, the DB5’s movie debut even spawned a Corgi die-cast model, an astonishing 2.5m of which were sold in its first year of production (1965). No wonder an entire generation of children grew-up aspiring to own an Aston Martin. Now, thanks to the remarkable Goldfinger DB5 continuation project, a fortunate 25 of them can now own a faithful and authentic tribute to that original car. A further three cars will be built – one each for EON and Aston Martin, plus another to be auctioned for charity. Andy Palmer, President and Chief Executive Officer, Aston Martin, said: “The connection between Aston Martin and James Bond is something of which we are very proud and it is remarkable that the DB5 remains the definitive James Bond car after so many years. To own an Aston Martin has long been an aspiration for James Bond fans, but to own a Silver Birch DB5, complete with gadgets and built to the highest standards in the very same factory as the original James Bond cars? Well, that is surely the ultimate collectors’ fantasy. The skilled craftspeople at Aston Martin Works and the expert special effects team from the James Bond films are about to make this fantasy real for 25 very lucky customers.” Paul Spires, Managing Director at Aston Martin Works, added of the Goldfinger DB5 continuation editions: “The connection between Aston Martin and James Bond originated more than half a century ago. Creating 25 Goldfinger DB5 continuations and working with EON Productions and special effects supervisor, Chris Corbould, is something truly unique and a real career highlight for everyone involved here at Aston Martin Works.”
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McLaren 600LT: Stealth Grey by MSO GLOBAL REVEAL AT PEBBLE BEACH
Finished in a Stealth Grey MSO Bespoke paint, this unique car features a wide selection of upgrades from both the MSO Defined catalogue of options and MSO Bespoke customer choices. A preview of how much personalisation can be incorporated into McLaren’s lightest, most powerful road-legal Sports Series car.
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Introduced in July at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the McLaren 600LT
The exterior of the car is distinguished by a Stealth Grey Bespoke paint
epitomises the McLaren philosophy of producing lightweight sportscars
finish with a Matt Black and McLaren Orange Exterior Pack to accent
and supercars that deliver extreme performance and exceptional driver
the car’s aerodynamic features. The iconic Visual Carbon Fibre Roof
engagement. Featuring the unique LT top-exit exhaust, the car delivers
Scoop, inspired by the legendary McLaren F1 Longtail, is a key MSO
600PS and can sprint to 60mph in just 2.8 seconds on its way to a
Bespoke addition and operates as a fully functional air intake system that
maximum speed of 204mph.
invigorates the driving experience with its active air induction sound. A track telemetry camera is also seamlessly integrated into the scoop cover
“MSO Bespoke was established to help customers realise their dreams
to record inspirational moments.
and allows an almost limitless level of customisation where imagination is the only restrictive factor.
Other MSO Defined options on the car include all three Carbon Fibre Upgrade packs available for the 600LT, which include door mirrors,
With MSO Defined we offer a range of personalisation beyond the
exterior door inserts front splitter, rear bumper, diffuser, and rear deck
standard factory options,” commented Ansar Ali, Managing Director of
and service cover. An MSO Defined Carbon Fibre Roof and Cantrails,
McLaren Special Operations. “For this special 600LT we have combined
plus Carbon Fibre Front Fender Louvres – which help to further reduce
a sprinkling of both to create a car that showcases the lightness and track-
weight – are also fitted. Ultra-Lightweight 10-spoke Forged Alloy
focused performance of this latest Longtail variant.”
Wheels with a Gloss Black finish complete the overall ‘Stealth’ look.
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Sothebys x Aston Martin RM SOTHEBY’S BECOME OFFICIAL AUCTION PARTNER TO ASTON MARTIN
Aston Martin has announced the formation of a new partnership with RM Sotheby’s, the world’s largest auction house for investment-quality automobiles. The new partnership got off to the best possible
“What a great way to start this exciting new
a milestone anniversary of its motorsport history in
start when the beautiful 1963 Aston Martin DP215
partnership,” said Paul Spires, President of Aston
2019 and the exceptional road cars that have come
Grand Touring Competition Prototype went under
Martin Works. “The market for historic cars is
to define the brand.
the auctioneer’s gavel at Pebble Beach for an
booming so it is vital that Aston Martin is represented
astonishing $21,455,000.
by the best auction house in the business.
The most significant one-off Aston Martin Works
RM
In keeping with RM Sotheby’s record-breaking
Sotheby’s give us the opportunity to reach a global
success in the sale of important Aston Martins at
audience with their international clientele.”
auction, we look forward to presenting the marque’s
car, the DP215 was driven by Lucien Bianchi and
very best motor cars from around the world in
Phil Hill at Le Mans in 1963 and is the final David
Kenneth Ahn, President, RM Sotheby’s said: “It’s
Monterey next year, an auction setting unlike any
Brown competition Aston Martin.
certainly an honor to join Aston Martin in celebrating
other.”
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Lincoln Navigator FIRST AMERICAN VEHICLE EVER TO TOP J.D. POWER APEAL STUDY
Specifically noted as Navigator’s top strengths compared to the Large Premium SUV average were its voice recognition system, fuel economy, the comfort of its third-row seats and its front-end styling. The 2018 Lincoln Navigator, the sleek full-size
comfort, its score is the highest in this generation
APEAL index score measured on a 1,000-point
luxury SUV that auto dealers can barely keep on their
of the study (2013-2018) besting other luxury brand
scale.
lots, has now officially been ranked by customers
vehicle nameplates.
as the most appealing vehicle in the entire industry,
The Lincoln Navigator excels in many of these
marking the first time an American vehicle has ever
The study measures owners’ emotional attachment
areas, with features like adjustable drive modes that
dominated the J.D. Power Automotive Performance,
and level of excitement across 77 attributes that
allow drivers to adjust to changing weather or road
Execution and Layout (APEAL) study.
range from the power customers feel when they
conditions with the turn of a dial, and optional Perfect
step on the gas to the sense of comfort and luxury
Position seats that adjust up to 30 ways to offer the
In fact, based on customer scores that lauded
they experience when climbing into the driver’s
ultimate in comfortable, personalized seating, plus
everything from Navigator’s technology to seat
seat. These attributes are combined into an overall
heating, cooling and massage functions.
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Reverso: The Flying Tourbillon AN EXCEPTIONAL TIMEPIECE COMBINING FINESSE AND GRAND COMPLICATIONS
To mark its 185th anniversary, Jaeger-LeCoultre is taking a new step in terms of mechanical and aesthetic expertise. The new Reverso Tribute Tourbillon Duoface is a highly anticipated version of the Reverso Tribute. Designed with stylistic codes borrowed from Art Deco.
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The new vision of the iconic model brings together the flying tourbillon with the Duoface concept, two techniques that represent absolute sophistication. Equipped with the new manually wound calibre Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 847, this unique timepiece is a show of exclusivity down to the very number of models produced. This limited edition will be kept to a mere hundred pieces, each representing a pure expression of the tradition of unique watchmaking expertise. Following in the footsteps of iconic models like the Hybris Mechanica 11 and Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon, this exceptional timepiece boasts ideal proportions, a sign of refinement sought after and cherished by connoisseurs. The quest for pure finesse has certainly been a driving force for the watchmakers of the Grande Maison, both in the original design of the Reverso Tribute Tourbillon Duoface and in the exceptional quality of its finishes. Remarkable in more ways than one, the technical feat achieved here is maintaining the tourbillon’s moving carriage and its sprung balance through the use of an ingenious ball-bearing system, all while still offering the freedom to express oneself fully on the back of the watch. A single watch that offers two-time zones on two separate dials is at the heart of this revolutionary concept. Developed in the workshops of the Manufacture, the concept of reversibility is an inexhaustible source of inspiration for Jaeger-LeCoultre to this day. Suffice to say, with two distinct but inseparable faces, the illustrious Reverso Tribute seems to possess the ideal design to house this complication. The design of the Duoface has been completely revamped, resulting in an entirely new layout so that all the various components can fit into a platinum case measuring a mere 9.15 millimetres. The result is two handfittings in a single movement brought together with a grand complication, a challenge that remains formidable to achieve.
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Form follows emotion INSIGHTS INTO THE A. LANGE & SÖHNE DESIGN PROCESS
At the Geneva Salon earlier this year, A. Lange & Söhne presented five debuts in elegant black: two models each of the Saxonia Moon Phase, the Saxonia Outsize Date and one of the 1815 Chronograph. Berlin-based photographer Attila Hartwig took the opportunity to focus on the design of the watches with a series of architecturally inspired stills. The watch as an architectural structure
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THE HERITAGE OF THE BRAND, ESTABLISHED IN 1930 BY ALFREDO CORNELIANI AS A TRENCH MANUFACTURER, IS CELEBRATED WITH “BEYOND THE RAIN”, A CAPSULE COLLECTION OF FOUR ICONIC RAINCOATS, WHICH MIX TRADITION AND INNOVATION.
ELEGANCE AND PERFORMANCE MEET IN THE “STYLE& FREEDOM” PROJECT, WHICH, THROUGH ITS OFFERING OF SWEATSHIRTS, JOGGERS AND KNITTED SWEATERS, ALL CRAFTED FROM UPSCALE MATERIALS, REFLECTS THE MORE SPORTY AND CASUAL SOUL OF CORNELIANI.
The clearly structured dial of a Lange watch conceals a highly complex mechanism that can easily be compared with the Cloud City location in Star Wars. A. Lange & Söhne’s Director of Product Development Anthony de Haas sketched out a science fiction scenario: “If we could beam ourselves into a multi level watch movement, we would be exploring a mechanical universe in which every-thing is designed with architectural precision and located in exactly the right place.” Starting from a certain scale, the apparent chaos becomes organised, structures are discernible, and order sets in. “The sleek dial of an A. Lange & Söhne watch resembles the elegant facade of a modern building,” Attila Hartwig muses. The Berlin-based photographer recently portrayed this year’s debuts: the SAXONIA MOON PHASE, the SAXONIA OUTSIZE DATE and the 1815 CHRONOGRAPH. Inspired by their lucid design vocabulary, he built backgrounds composed of layered Perspex panels, prisms, and mirrors. The transparent materials and reflective surfaces produce a diaphanous atmosphere of architec-tural rigour. Lange’s design and engineering principles As the result of an ongoing development process that combines progressive technologies with artisanal finesse and timeless aesthetics, the new watches reflect the meticulous approach of their designers: “We implemented only minor adjustments in the proportions,” explains Anthony de Haas, “but of course, such details have a great impact on the overall aesthetic appeal of a watch.” Thus, only an expert would notice that the date display of the SAXONIA OUTSIZE DATE is slightly smaller than that of the SAXONIA MOON PHASE. Given that the case diameter was reduced from 40 to 38.5 millimetres, de Haas decided to proportionally reduce the size of the outsize date – by exactly four per cent – in order to preserve the visual equilibrium. The dial of the 1815 CHRONOGRAPH was painstakingly analysed as well and improved to enhance the harmonious overall impression: Due to the integration of a peripheral pulsimeter scale, the radius of the minute scale had to be reduced. Accordingly, the hands were slightly shortened and narrowed. The designers replaced the brand arc above the axis of the hands with the A. Lange & Söhne signature at the outer edge of the dial. Black – the connecting element The most prominent hallmark shared by all five debut models is the deep black face of their solid-silver dials. The dark backgrounds form a striking contrast with the solidgold hour markers and white inscriptions. “Sharp polarities produce the most vivid compositions,” Hartwig says. His arrangements emphasise the clarity of the dials but stand in deliberate contrast to the mechanical complexity of the movements. At first sight, A. Lange & Söhne watches look functional and efficient, but the design process does not quite adhere to the “form follows function” doctrine. While most designers attempt to rational-ise their approaches and concepts such that they can be justified beyond aesthetic categories, Anthony de Haas’ team chose a different route: “Of course, the same functionality and precision could also be achieved with less effort. But for us, the priority is always on the emotional experience.”
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Tissot Chrono XL Asian Games Special Edition 2018 The big case on the Tissot Chrono XL Asian Games Special Edition, which has a diameter of 45mm, means this watch really is larger than life. Enabling sports fans alike to wear a piece of the lifestyle on their wrist, it celebrates everything that is great about the cycling life. The cool street feel of the watch tells of health, fresh air and independence. Its large dial is enhanced with contemporary Arabic numerals. The handy chronograph function adds a touch to the urban style. The Tissot Chrono XL collection comes in many styles, but this special edition is one of the most exceptional yet. It combines sophisticated details, including a stainless steel case and bracelet, with vibrant pops of color. Touches of red on the hands, will give the wearer a jolt of adrenalin, much like the sportsman himself experiences. A printed caseback with the 18th Asian Games Jakarta Palembang 2018 logo will make this a fitting gift for fans of the iconic sport event.
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Tissot and sport A TRUSTED PARTNER OF SOME OF THE WORLD’S BIGGEST SPORTS The bond between Tissot and the dynamic world of sports was forged in its early days. Tissot then entered the field of sports timekeeping in 1938 to become a key player in the championships. Today, its sporting calendar unites high-profile events and a diverse spectrum of disciplines. In addition to its Official Timekeeping partnerships in the world of basketball with the NBA and FIBA; cycling with the Tour de France and the UCI World Cycling Championships; motorsports with MotoGPTM and the FIM World Superbike Championship and rugby with the Natwest 6 Nations Championship, TOP14, the European Rugby Champions and Challenge Cups, the World Championships of Fencing, Ice hockey and Table Tennis also entrust their timekeeping and data handling to the Swiss brand. It has also provided timekeeping services for some of the world’s most important multi-discipline sporting events. Among them are the Summer and Winter Universiades, the biggest international multisport events for student athletes, in 2013, the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2007 and the Asian Games in 1998, 2002, 2006, 2014 and 2018. As timing and delivery of competition results become more and more complex, Tissot has succeeded in staying at the top of the game and provide priceless accuracy every step of the way. Because timing and scoring in these sports demands supreme precision, being the Official Timekeeper is a good match for Tissot. In addition, Tissot branding is on all the timing and scoring materials and is featured with the sport’s clock on the television feed shown all over the world. The appeal of sports is in the competition, and timing is such an integral part of this that getting it exactly right, time after time, is imperative. Tissot has demonstrated its ability to provide absolute accuracy and has become a trusted partner of some of the world’s biggest sports. It’s no easy task, when athletes can be separated by only thousands of a second at the finish line, or fencers touch a millisecond apart.
UNDERSTANDABLY, WHEN PEOPLE ARE USED TO THE PRECISION AND ACCURACY OF TISSOT TIMEKEEPING, THEY ATTRIBUTE THE SAME QUALITIES TO THE TIMEPIECES TISSOT PRODUCES. TISSOT IS THE NUMBER ONE VOLUME PRODUCER OF TRADITIONAL WATCHES IN SWITZERLAND, AND EACH OF THESE PRODUCTS, FROM THE TISSOT T-TOUCH EXPERT SOLAR TO THE TISSOT HERITAGE 1936, ARE HELD TO EXACTING PRECISION STANDARDS. TISSOT WATCHES CAN BE TRUSTED TO KEEP ACCURATE TIME.
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Marine Torpilleur Military: The Mark of Captain A MODERN MARINE CHRONOMETER FOR THOSE WHO CAPTAIN THEIR OWN DESTINY
Riding on the wave of success of its Marine Torpilleur, Ulysse Nardin is releasing the Marine Torpilleur Mili-tary edition, a chronometer for a whole new generation of adventurer. The mark of a captain, indeed.
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Bold and dashing, this is a direct descendant of the pocket chronometers prized by the sea captains of 19th or beginning of the 20th century, radically redesigned for a resolutely mo-dern era. Featuring the same Ulys-se Nardin UN-118 in-house movement as the celebrated Marine Chronometer, the Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur Military takes on a more imposing air, as if daring the wearer to rise to a new level of challenge. Dynamic design is in every line; military bearing in every aspect of this contemporary dynamo. Its two inter-pretations take inspiration from the eternal elegance of vintage military timepieces. One with an eggshell white dial, whose outlined Arabic numerals enable quick reading of the time, matched by an elegant tan leather strap. The other in chic black, with orange Arabic numerals and superluminova-coated hands – ideal for legibility in the dark – and attached to the wrist with a black strap with orange stitching. Both editions command respect with an oversized crown, and a formidable 44 mm case with a steel sand-blasted finish, waterresistant to 50 meters, and stamped on the back with the distinctive Torpilleur.
Remarkable for a more accessible chronometer, it is powered by the Ulysse Nardin UN-118 manufacture movement. Featuring the proprietary Silicium anchor escapement crafted in-house at the Swiss manufacture, it boasts both COSC certification and the Ulysse Nardin certificate, a double guarantee of the highest per-formance standards. A small seconds function at 6 o’clock is complemented by a red serial number, show-ing the timepiece’s status as one of only 300 in a limited edition. The initials C.W. proudly proclaim it is a Chronometer Watch, referen-cing the military models of the past, whose design followed the strict codes of the armed forces. This contemporary chronometer has the advantage of 170 years of timekeeping excellence, the generations of precision and performance that have ensured Ulysse Nardin chronometers a treasured place among naval captains and explorers over the years. Stand to attention now for this vintage-inspired Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur Military edition: refined, resolute, and like its namesake, the torpilleur, able to outmaneuver its ri-vals at every turn.
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Oris Martini Racing Limited Edition Ref. No. 01 774 7717 4184 MB Limited to 500 pieces Case Material Multi-piece stainless steel case Size 44.00 mm, 1.732 inches Top Glass Sapphire, flat, anti-reflective coating inside Case back Stainless steel, screwed, special engravings and printings Operating Devices Stainless steel crown and pushers Water Resistance 10 bar/100 m Interhorn Width 24 mm Movement Number Oris Cal. 774, base SW 500 Dimensions Ø 30.00 mm, 13 1/4’’’ Functions Centre hands for hours, minutes and chronograph 1/4 seconds, 3 subsidiary dials for continuous seconds, 30minutes and 12 hours counter, date window, date corrector, fine timing device and stop-second Winding Automatic winding, with red rotor Power-Reserve 48 hours Vibrations 4 Hz (28’800 A/h) Jewels 25 Dial Material Black carbon fibre dial, black dial ring with printings (dial ring directly assembled into the case) Luminous Material Hands SuperLumiNova® BG W9 Numerals Applied Bracelet Stainless steel bracelet, stainless steel folding clasp Strap Black rubber strap, stainless steel folding clasp Availability November 2018
First stripes ORIS MARTINI RACING LIMITED EDITION The long-standing partnership between Oris and the Williams F1 Team is brought to life once again in a limited edition piece that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Martini Racing Team, Williams’ current major sponsor. The watch is a high-performance chronograph based on the Oris Williams Chronograph, and showcases the design, technology and engineering values shared by both companies. It features the iconic dark blue, light blue and red stripes of Martini race cars on the dial, while the case back carries Martini Racing’s 50th anniversary logo. Only 500 pieces will be made available.
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Ancient meets avant-garde RADO HYPERCHROME CHRONOGRAPH IN BRONZE AND HIGH-TECH CERAMIC In a seamless union of ancient and modern elements, the Rado HyperChrome Chronograph Automatic is now available in a beautifully contrasting bronze and high-tech ceramic construction. Limited to 999 pieces, this exclusive timepiece joins two materials that are perfectly suited for use in watchmaking: Bronze, which marks the passage of time by developing a rich patina, and high-tech ceramic, which boasts lightness and superior scratch resistance. The sporty-chic HyperChrome Chronograph is Rado’s signature all day, every occasion timepiece for gents. In this new model, the 45 mm automatic chronograph retains its scratch resistant hightech ceramic case – here in matt midnight black – but swaps out the ceramic bracelet for a supple brown vintage look leather strap. Adding to this harmonious contrast are side inserts and chronograph pushers crafted in bronze – humanity’s oldest alloy. Rose gold coloured hands and indexes echo the subtle metallic sheen of the bronze, while a bezel engraved with a tachometric scale provides additional functionality. A bronze beauty for the wrist The initial pale gold colour of the HyperChrome’s bronze elements deepens with time, developing a matt vintage-look patina that is unique to each watch and wearer. As the bronze ages, darkening and taking on more character, it forms a handsome contrast to the flawless high-tech ceramic surfaces of the case. The ceramic case retains the benefits of the material by being lightweight, scratch resistant and hypoallergenic. “A need for true matter is driving designers to reach out for unusual directions, wilder ideas and primitive ingredients such as lava, metal and bronze,” observes renowned trend forecaster Lidewij Edelkoort. As the Swiss watchmaker known for its pioneering use of materials, Rado worked in the same vein, combining the ancient beauty of bronze with the modern technical achievement of high-tech ceramic. The result is the bronze edition of the HyperChrome Chronograph: a striking combination of old and new, and a watch that honours the passage of time both inside and out.
RADO IS A GLOBALLY RECOGNISED BRAND, FAMOUS FOR INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND ITS USE OF REVOLUTIONARY MATERIALS TO CREATE SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST DURABLE WATCHES. EVER SINCE ITS BEGINNINGS IN LENGNAU, SWITZERLAND, RADO HAS HAD A PIONEERING SPIRIT, WITH THE BRAND PHILOSOPHY “IF WE CAN IMAGINE IT, WE CAN MAKE IT” STILL HOLDING TRUE TODAY.
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The Concours of Elegance brings together collectors and aficionados of rare cars. Against the spectacular backdrop of Hampton Court Palace in the United Kingdom, some 60 exquisite masterpieces of automotive construction were showcased from 31 August to 2 September 2018. The selected models on display in the spacious parks and gardens surrounding the Palace bore testament to craftsmanship, design and timeless luxury. The event will chart a historic journey from the pioneers of motor sport in the late 19th century through to the very latest sports cars.
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The vehicles were complemented by a top-notch exhibition covering the areas of fashion, art, jewellery and watchmaking. There, A. Lange & Söhne presented a detailed, three-metre-high reproduction of the DATOGRAPH PERPETUAL TOURBILLON model. This flyback chronograph with perpetual calendar, tourbillon and five additional functions is one of the top models amongst the range of A. Lange & Söhne timepieces – all of which are, without exception, crafted by hand. In front of the monumental watch sculpture, visitors will have an opportunity to glance over the shoulder of a master watchmaker from the manufactory, allowing them to admire the skilled craft and follow the creation of a Lange calibre at close quarters.
A. Lange & Söhne is supporting the Concours of Elegance as a cooperation partner for the first time this year. This exclusive beauty contest for classic cars was held in the gardens of Hampton Court Palace near London at the end of August.
For Lange CEO Wilhelm Schmid, the extension of the company’s commitment to the world of classic cars reflects a passion for sophisticated mechanics and thrilling design that is deeply rooted in the corporate culture: “Consummate craftsmanship, technical innovation and timeless aesthetics are the core values that underpin both the Concours of Elegance and A. Lange & Söhne. Collectors and connoisseurs of modern precision timepieces share a passion for technology and elegance with aficionados of historic cars.”
New commitment
The traditional manufactory already supports the legendary Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Como, Northern Italy, and Classic Days at Dyck Castle near Düsseldorf.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre On The Red Carpet 75TH VENICE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Jaeger-LeCoultre, official partner of the Venice International Film Festival for the 14th consecutive year, showcased some of its newest creations on the red carpet this evening at the Festival’s opening ceremony. CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre Catherine RÊnier, wore the Jaeger-LeCoultre 101 Feuille in pink gold. Originally created in 1929 and coveted by film enthusiasts across the globe for almost a century since, the 101 has been a frequent sight on red carpets and remains to this day one of the smallest mechanical watches ever made. Canadian actress Charlotte Le Bon chose a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One Duetto Moon in pink gold. British actress Gabriella Wilde wore the Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous Day & Night Tribute to Cinema, available in a limited edition of 100 pieces. The Day and Night indicator enjoys a touch of cinematic glamour - the moon makes way for a pink gold five-pointed star which glides across a crimson backdrop suggesting a star-studded red carpet.
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Grant TRANSFORMER TIME
In today’s fast-paced, always-on, 24/7 world, we are under constant bombardment from time: seconds race by; there is never enough; everyone wants more; and it keeps getting faster and faster. MB&F and L’Epée 1839 present Grant, a triple-tracked, Mad-Max-cross-Transformer robot clock on a mission.
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No wonder you are stressed, but relax, help is at hand. Grant is here. Grendizer meets Mad Max meets Transformer. Grant is a robot with a time display on his shield and a mission to slow things down when time runs too fast. There are no incessantly flashing digital numerals on Grant’s shield, no constantly spinning second hand. Grant transforms frantic chaos into relaxing hours and minutes, and that’s all the time you really need. While Grant’s time moves relatively slowly, he can travel quickly over rough terrain (or the messiest desk) on his three operational rubber tracks. Grant can also transform into one of three different modes: lying horizontally over his chassis for a low profile; crouching at 45 degrees; and sitting up 90 degrees. Grant’s time shield can always be set to a comfortable and optimal viewing angle. Whatever the angle, Grant’s highly polished clockwork is on full display, and you can follow every click and turn of the gears. The mainspring barrel click near his ‘belly button’ is particularly mesmerizing in operation. The isochronal oscillations of the regulator keeping time in Grant’s glass-domed ‘brain’ are evidence of the clockwork’s high precision. Watching Grant “thinking” in real time is a stress-relieving activity in itself: Grant transforms time so that you can relax and enjoy it. Grant’s 8-day, in-line manufacture movement features the same superlative fine finishing as found on the finest wristwatches: Geneva waves, anglage, polishing, sandblasting, plus circular and vertical satin finishing. Hand finishing a clock movement is significantly more challenging than that of a wristwatch due to the larger surface areas of the clock components.
Shock protection is standard in wristwatch movements; however, it is unusual in clocks, which are generally stationary. But then Grant is no stationary clock; he is a robot on a mission to transform time. Contrary to what you might expect, hand finishing a clock movement is actually significantly more challenging than that of a wristwatch due to the larger surface areas of the clock components. Grant’s 8-day movement features a mix of Geneva waves, anglage, polishing, sandblasting, circular and vertical satin finishing. Grant’s transformer powers Grant transforms into three positions, each with a practical purpose. Position 1: Grant’s torso folds flat in his lap with his shield/time display lying horizontal across his back. This flat position enables the time to be easily read if Grant is significantly lower than the viewers’ eyes and, in this relatively stable position, the winding key will wind the 8-day mainspring. Position 2: Grant’s torso locks securely into place at 45 degrees, from which he transforms into a more recognisably robotic shape. In this angled position, if resting on a desk or table, the time display is easily seen whether the viewer is sitting or standing. Position 3: Grant’s torso sits up straight at 90 degrees to his chassis, with his shield now lying vertically along his back. In this position, Grant looks most like the Mad Max warrior he sometimes longs to be (that’s AI for you) and the key will now set the time. However (and please keep this to yourself), the real reason Grant transforms into three different modes is that it gives us three different ways to play!
While he doesn’t look for fights, Grant believes offense is a great form of defense and packs appropriate weaponry. His left arm holds a “you-really-don’t-want-to-mess-with-me” spinning disk, while his right arm clasps a removable grenade launcher. Grant even has a surprise up his sleeve: his grenade launcher is removable and doubles as the winding and time-setting key for his 8-day clockwork, so he isn’t likely to run out of either firepower or time.
What’s in a name? The Grant Tank, aka Medium Tank, M3 Medium Tank, M3, was a medium-sized American tank in use during World War II. In Britain, the tank came in two variations with differing turret configurations and crew sizes and each model was naturally given its own name. The Brits nicknamed the American-turreted tank “Lee”, after Confederate general Robert E. Lee; the British-turreted tank was called “Grant”, after Union general Ulysses S. Grant.
Grant’s timekeeping L’Epée 1839 developed Grant to MB&F’s design using its 8-day, inline manufacture movement as a structural base. Grant doesn’t just look like a complicated piece of high-precision micro-engineering, he is an incredibly solid piece of complex high-precision microengineering with an impressive 268 components going into the construction of his body and clockwork. That’s more pieces than in many complicated wristwatches.
The M3 tank had significant firepower (like MB&F’s + L’Epée 1839’s Grant) and was well armoured (unlike Grant). The M3’s drawbacks included a high silhouette and poor off-road performance, both issues rectified in the Grant: low profile (when laying flat) and excellent high-speed off-road performance (thanks to the three tracks).
Under the transparent mineral glass dome on Grant’s “head”, the clock movement’s regulator – consisting of the balance and escapement – features an Incabloc shock protection system to minimise the risk of damage when the clock is moved or transported.
General Ulysses Simpson Grant held the highest positions in both the military and the government of the United States. He led the Union Army to victory over the Confederacy with the supervision of Abraham Lincoln. As President of the United States (1869–77) Grant led the Republicans in their efforts to remove the vestiges of Confederate nationalism and slavery during Reconstruction.
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Perfectly Framed AEGIS BESPOKE FURNITURE
Through his architectural approach to interior and product design, London-based Ziad Alonaizy is building a reputation as one of today’s most conceptual and yet liveable designers. In the new handmade AEGIS collection, Alzonaizy blends avant-guarde lines with traditional Italian artisanal skills. Design Briefing
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Ziad Alonaizy’s concept for AEGIS 001 is simple in form: a bird cage being pried open by two fingers. In this he asks whether his metaphorical bird is better protected by being inside the cage or by being let loose into the world. The cage is representative of today’s culture and the entrapment one feels by following social expectations. The bending of the wires and his setting the bird free represents empowerment and the release of ideas and creativity. The lightness of the design also reflects this weight being lifted.
AEGIS 001 - A SET OF THREE NESTING TABLES. MARBLE TOP, 20MM STEEL FRAME, SOLID BRASS PLATES AND GALVANISED STEEL WIRE See more at alonaizy.com
“Eternal elegance is at the core of the design of AEGIS furniture; to be a future icon and timeless.” Ziad Alonaizy Alonaizy’s AEGIS 001 debuted at Decorex in September 2017. Designed in London, and handmade in Italy, all materials and components are sourced in Italy too before being crafted by a family of metal artisans that have been honing the skills for generations. Every element of AEGIS furniture is assembled and finished by hand including the metal plating, the sanding down of any welding marks and the arduous threading of the steel wire. The result delivers impeccable quality and a seemless finish. He is currently prototyping other designs to be released soon, and is also working with a well-known high-end brand to create a collection of home furniture and accessories to debut next year.
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THE WORLD ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL IS DEDICATED TO CELEBRATING, SHARING AND INSPIRING OUTSTANDING ARCHITECTURE.
World Architecture Festival GET A HEADSTART - KNOW THE REGION’S BEST
It is the only architecture event where keynote talks from the industry’s most influential figures sit alongside live judging presentations from over 500 award finalists plus global networking and an international product exhibition. Shortlisted projects from the Middle East
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Category: Shopping The Avenues Phase IV Kuwait City by: PACE
The architects and designers behind each shortlisted project will compete for category prizes at WAF from November 28-30, 2018. They will present to international juries in front of festival delegates. category winners then go head-to-head on the final day of the festival, to compete for the ultimate accolades of world building of the year, future project of the year, interior of the year, and landscape of the year. Here’s our pick of the leading regional entries - they’re all sitting on this year’s WAF shortlist!
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Category: Completed Projects – Higher Education and Research King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Centre (KAPSARC) Riyadh by Zara Hadid Architects
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Category: Future Projects – Culture The Nobel Quran Oasis Madinah, Saudi Arabia by Gerber Architekten
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Category: Future Projects – Masterplanning Heritage District Makkah, Saudi Arabia by Omarniyoun,
Category: Commercial / Mixed Use The Basket Jeddah by MBO Architects
Category: Future Projects - Civic Shams Central Mosque Abu Dhabi by AECOM
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Hardgraft HOLDING ONTO THE GOOD HARDGRAFT is a juxtaposition of two opposites, it’s a combination of textures creating a tension whilst staying balanced. You will find that every HARDGRAFT product has a calm aura, confident and content. It’s not attention grabbing but you will find people noticing it. You will find that owning a HARDGRAFT product makes you feel proud, confident, professional but also interesting, creative and unique. It feels grown up enough to go to board meetings but fits spot on in your creative studio. HARDGRAFT is versatile without being bland. It’s adaptable but always stands out for the right reasons.
HARDGRAFT always stay TRUE to themselves, constantly changing and evolving but always holding on to the good.
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ONLY THREE OF THE 75 SAMPLES COLLECTED DURING THE RACE, SOUTH OF AUSTRALIA, EAST OF ARGENTINA AND WEST OF IRELAND, HAVE BEEN FOUND TO CONTAIN NO MICROPLASTICS.
Volvo Ocean Race Highlights man’s damage to the seas
It’s one of sailing’s toughest races. A true test of man, a trst of teamwork and a test of nautical engineering, the latest edition also came out with a social and sustainable face as it used this year’s route to test waters for pollutants most notably plastics. Sailing’s sustainable conscience
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The most recent data collected, before the race finale in The Hague, by scientific devices on board Team AkzoNobel and Turn the Tide on Plastic boats, found particularly high levels of microplastics, 224 particles per cubic metre, in Skagerrak, a 150-mile strait that runs between Norway, Sweden and Denmark where the outflow from the Baltic Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. The highest levels of microplastic, 349 particles per cubic metre, were found in a sample taken in the South China Sea that feeds into the Kuroshio Current and the North Pacific Gyre. The second highest, 307 particles per cubic metre, came close from the point where the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean meet (Strait of Gibraltar). Even close to Point Nemo, the furthest place from land on Earth, where the nearest humans are on the International Space Station, between nine and 26 particles of microplastic per cubic metre were recorded. The seawater samples were collected during the course of the 45,000 nautical mile, eight-month race, which passed six continents and 12 landmark Host Cities. The race began in Alicante last October, finishing in The Hague in June.
Anne-Cecile Turner, Sustainability Programme Leader for the Volvo Ocean Race, said: “We have used a sporting event to collect groundbreaking scientific data to provide a global map of microplastics concentrations - even finding them in some of the remotest places on Earth. The stark findings give a clear mandate for positive and decisive action from national governments, international organisations, business and individuals to stop plastic polluting our seas. “Our ambition is that the data will provide a new benchmark for our understanding of the spread of these ubiquitous particles and offer a template for future scientific methodology. “With the continuation of the Sustainability Programme, we will continue our mission to inspire, engage and act as a pioneer, with the aim of restoring ocean health.” Dr. Toste Tanhua of GEOMAR Institute for Ocean Research Kiel, funded by the Cluster of Excellence Future Ocean, analysed the preliminary microplastics data at their laboratory in Kiel, Germany. The data has been then uploaded to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) database where scientists are able to access it open source. Dr. Tanhua said: “Volvo Ocean Race Science Programme has contributed enormously to the understanding of microplastic contribution around the world, and has contributed to a global map of CO2 uptake by the oceans. The race has showed that the race yachts and sailors can be excellent science supporters.” The boats also collect other oceanographic data measurements including temperature, dissolved CO2, salinity, algae content (as chlorophyll a) that gives an indication of levels of ocean health and acidification and supports quantification of the ocean’s uptake of CO2. In parallel, 30 scientific drifter buoys, deployed during the
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VOLVO OCEAN RACE SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMME IS A PARTNERSHIP IN COLLABORATION WITH SUSTAINABILITY PARTNERS 11TH HOUR RACING, THE MIRPURI FOUNDATION AND OUR OTHER MAIN PARTNERS, VOLVO, AKZONOBEL, OCEAN FAMILY FOUNDATION, STENA RECYCLING AND BLUEWATER. THE TURN THE TIDE ON PLASTIC BOAT WAS SUPPORTED BY SKY OCEAN RESCUE.
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race, are transmitting data that is essential for forecasting of weather and climate changes, in both the short and long term. This is being utilised by the World Meteorological Organisation and UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission. Microplastics are often invisible to the naked eye and can take thousands of years to degrade. By collecting information on their levels, the Science Programme is helping scientists gain insight into the scale of plastic pollution and its impact on marine life. Volvo Ocean Race Science Programme is funded by Volvo Cars, who are donating €100 from first 3,000 sales of the new Volvo V90 Cross Country Volvo Ocean Race edition to support the initiative. Stuart Templar, Vice President of Sustainability at Volvo Cars, said: “Volvo Cars is proud to have funded the Science Programme, which has produced an unprecedented picture of the health of our oceans. In particular, this clearly shows the extent of the global problem of micro-plastic pollution. “Decisive action needs to be taken, including by business. That is why Volvo Cars has made a number of pledges during the Race, including se plastic by the end of 2019 and ensuring that at least 25% of the plastic in new Volvos is made from recycled material by 2025. “The Volvo Ocean Race has set the standard for other major sporting events to follow in terms of practicing and promoting sustainability. We look forward to supporting the further development of the Sustainability Programme.” To build upon the programme’s sustainability achievements, it will be embedded at the heart of the race going forward and in the run up to the next edition, the programme will continue to organise a range of international Ocean Summits, further expand the Education Programme and continue to pioneer a Scientific Programme focussing on ocean plastic. It will collaborate with a range of innovative partners, including 11th Hour Racing and UN Environment, to help deliver a lasting legacy and drive real change for a healthy planet. The Sustainability Programme also convened a post-race workshop with key global stakeholders from science, academia, the private sector and other institutions, including UN Environment and Mirpuri Foundation, to identify the gaps to fill in order to advance our understanding of these issues and to align our missions. Fiona Ball, Head of Responsible Business at Sky Ocean Rescue, said:
UN Environment #CleanSeas campaign, which partners with the Race, aims to encourage governments, businesses and individuals to make changes in their own lives to reduce their plastic footprint.
“The data that Turn the Tide on Plastic collected throughout Volvo Ocean Race highlights the critical state of our oceans. By supporting the Turn the Tide on Plastic yacht, Sky Ocean Rescue aims to raise awareness and inspire everyone to make simple, everyday changes to stop our oceans from drowning in plastic. We can all play our part and turn off the plastic tap, now is the time for fundamental change to protect our planet.”
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Bombardier Global 7500 INSIDE THE WORLD’S LARGEST EXECUTIVE JET
Sometimes having your head in the clouds is exactly where it should be. The sky is for dreamers and forging ahead on the wings of dreamers is where Bombardier excels.
Luxury... with wings
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LFrom Da Vinci to the Wright brothers one can only imagine how these incomparable minds would be impressed by the breakthrough non-stop flight range of 7,300 nautical miles that Bombardier’s newest design can achieve. It’s a long way away from the original human propelled prototypes of the past and sets a new benchmark for the future. Bombardier, the multinational aerospace and transportation company, as well as a Fortune Global 500 conglomerate, has made it their mission to continue to set new groundbreaking standards in aviation. No stranger to world records they are the proud owners and manufacturers of the Learjet, Challenger, and Global private jet families. The company’s motto is ‘The Evolution of Mobility’, and it absolutely shows in their approach to engineering and design, synergistically blending these two elements into the most exciting show stopping private business jet yet. Joining the jet set crowd can be about a glamorous lifestyle where wild tropical parties in Rio are immediately followed up the next day at swanky Parisian clubs; and then there are times when it’s about leadership. Meeting the deadlines and bottom lines so you can make the headlines. Because when you’ve reached the stage in life where you’re ready to upgrade yourself from a first class seat to a first class jet, you’re already a game changer, and that is something that Bombardier took very seriously when creating the concept of the Global 7000. Having their finger on the pulse of the lifestyle that their clients lead means already predicting the level of tailored style, comfort and 24/7 customer care that creates the Bombardier experience. Air time has never been more luxurious on a jet of this size with four completely distinct zones which offer the unique feeling of a home
in the sky. At the front of the jet you can enjoy the ergonomically designed galley which is the first zone. Here your chef can create delicious five-star dining for you and your guests who can mix and mingle in the second of the dedicated living spaces, the main cabin. As you move down through the jet you enter the third of the living spaces. This is where the environment shifts to become a more private and secluded area. The cozy living room space has a large comfortable velvet sofa, cabinetry and furnishings. While you’re floating over land and sea, non-stop from New York to Dubai or Washington to Beijing, you can now have the indulgent experience of going to sleep in a private stateroom, the forth zone, featuring a bed, television, bookcases and lamps designed to recreate the tranquillity of your bedroom, albeit in a far more fantastical setting. The aft lavatory is a part of the suite which is a sleek bonus where you can take a shower and be completely refreshed and ready to take on your next venue. Some of the fun details you’ll find are extra large newly designed windows which opens the space up and allows for the incredible views all around; high-end finishes; a dining table which seats six; lots of storage space; and high-efficiency engines which contribute to low fuel burn and low emissions. This powerful machine is set to hit the runways and fly into the blue in 2018, so you will be wanting to get on that waiting list ASAP. Once you do have the keys it’s time to inform the board that whether or not you need to have a board meeting in Geneva you need to have a board meeting in Geneva. Or Bali, or Ibiza, or Sydney, or Cairo… Because when the sky is yours so is the world.
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THE GLOBAL 7500 AIRCRAFT STANDS ALONE AS THE WORLD’S LARGEST AND LONGEST RANGE BUSINESS JET. WITHIN ITS LUXURIOUS INTERIOR ARE FOUR TRUE LIVING SPACES, A FULL SIZE KITCHEN AND A DEDICATED CREW SUITE. ELEVATE YOUR FLIGHT EXPERIENCE AND DISCOVER THE UNINHIBITED FREEDOM AND TAILORED LUXURY OF THE GLOBAL 7500 AIRCRAFT—A NEW CLASS OF BUSINESS JET.
PASSENGERS FLYING ON THE GLOBAL 7500 BUSINESS JET WILL EXPERIENCE A SPECTACULARLY SPACIOUS CABIN PAIRED WITH AN IMPRESSIVE LONG-RANGE CAPABILITY. THE AIRCRAFT WILL CONNECT LONDON TO SINGAPORE OR NEW YORK CITY TO DUBAI NON-STOP AND WILL FEATURE A SUPERIOR MAXIMUM OPERATING SPEED OF MACH 0.925.
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FEATURING THE FIRST AND ONLY TRUE FOUR-ZONE CABIN, THE GLOBAL 7500 AIRCRAFT WILL SET THE STANDARD FOR A NEW CATEGORY OF LARGE BUSINESS JETS, PROVIDING UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE, FLEXIBILITY, AND COMFORT. THE STATE-OFTHE-ART GLOBAL 7500 AIRCRAFT WILL FEATURE A WING THAT OPTIMIZES BOTH SHORT-FIELD AND HIGH-SPEED, LONG-RANGE PERFORMANCE, COUPLED WITH HIGHLY EFFICIENT ENGINES, THE LARGEST CABIN AND THE MOST ADVANCED COCKPIT.
A customizable cabin with an array of available floor plans and optional furnishings, including a permanent bed and stand up shower, all meticulously crafted to you. FEATURING NEXT GENERATION FLY-BY-WIRE TECHNOLOGY, THE BOMBARDIER VISION FLIGHT DECK ON THE GLOBAL 7500 JET BLENDS CUTTING-EDGE AVIONICS WITH EXCEPTIONAL ERGONOMICS AND AESTHETICS FOR UNRIVALLED COMFORT AND CONTROL.
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WITH 2 KM OF UNTOUCHED SHORELINE, INCLUDING TWO PRIVATE SANDY BEACHES, THE STYLISHLY DESIGNED RESORT BOASTS EIGHT BARS AND RESTAURANTS, A WIDE RANGE OF WATER SPORTS AND MANY CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES.
Filled with daylight, the resort’s villas are the most spacious on the Bodrum peninsula, ranging in size from 540sqm to 910sqm. The quintessential home away from home, the villas are located on a hill behind the resort for total privacy, and each has its own enclosed beach cabana, where guests can enjoy sunbathing, swimming, food, beverages and even a shisha in complete seclusion. Families can choose from six types of villas, each designed with attention to detail, and lavish statement furnishing. The Melissa Villa, Magnolia Villa, Lily Villa, Mandarin Villa and Oriental Villa, each have four or five bedrooms, including a fully equipped kitchen and luxurious indoor and outdoor dining spaces. Their inner courtyards exude a garden like atmosphere, while relaxing outdoor terraces have a private pool, shower, sun beds and hammocks. Indoors, guests have their own sauna, steam room and fitness room. With breath-taking views of the Aegean Sea, the Presidential Villa is the ultimate in private luxury. Spread over 910sqm, and with seven large bedrooms and eight bathrooms, this two-storey villa features a spectacular outdoor terrace with a private pool, shower and sun beds.
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With a fully-equipped kitchen, two inside dining tables and one outside table, it offers the perfect setting for entertaining or simply relaxing over a leisurely meal. Guests can revel in the true essence of luxury travel here.
Surrounded by pine trees and olive groves, Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum is nestled on a hillside overlooking the azure waters of the aptly named Paradise Bay.
To enjoy a tailor-made stay, guests can opt for the resort’s Butler service. From personalising an itinerary that includes your favourite hobbies and where you would like to dine, to enjoying the tranquillity of a hidden beach on the Mediterranean coast, organising one-off celebrations in exclusive venues or cultural excursions to the region’s historic landmarks, the resort’s butlers will look after everything down to the finest detail.
The ultimate getaway
Villa rates at Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum start from EUR 6,500 for the Melissa Villa and from EUR 40,000 for the Presidential Villa.
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MANDARIN ORIENTAL, BODRUM, THE LUXURIOUS TURKISH RIVIERA RESORT KNOWN FOR ITS BREATH-TAKING VIEWS AND SPECTACULAR VILLAS, IS THE PERFECT DESTINATION FOR A FAMILY HOLIDAY.
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Zurich: A colourful autumn AT ATLANTIS BY GIARDINO
Swiss summers are coming to an end and it’s still too early for ski season, yet autumn can be one of the best times to visit Zurich. The city will soon welcome the fall season, painted in hues of red and yellow. Our favourite city, and autumn is the best time to see it.
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The new season will kick off with a cultural calendar packed with concerts,
Autumn is also the right time to relish fresh produce. At the hotel’s two-
exhibitions and events, including the Zurich Film Festival that will take
Michelin starred restaurant, Ecco Zurich, foodies can savour natural
place from 27th September to 7th October.
flavours of seasonal ingredients. The menu includes dishes such as Carabiniero prawn, Guinea fowl from the Bresse, Swiss veal, along with
One of the best places in Zurich to enjoy fall colours with family and be a
Swiss Cherries cheesecake for dessert. While, restaurants across the city
part of all the action, is the urban retreat Atlantis by Giardino.
attract visitors with wild game and mushroom specialties; alongside small stalls selling roasted chestnuts on every street corner.
Located just a rabbit’s hop to the Üetliberg forest, the hotel promises the vibe of city intimately accompanied by the rhythm of nature. The resort is a
Fall is the ideal time for hiking in Switzerland and the sunny days are
short ride to the cultural hot spots, banks and boutiques of Zurich’s famous
perfect or setting off into the mountains or colourful deciduous forests,
Bahnhofstrasse.
Üetliberg being one of them.
One of the best ways to soak in spectacular views is by booking an Air Taxi
Those that are looking for a relaxing holiday can unwind in the hotel’s
with the hotel and Mountainflyers. Fliers can choose between a single or
dipiù Spa. With plenty of options to choose from, the spa menu includes
twin-engine Airbus helicopter or an Agusta for an aerial tour of the Alps.
Aroma oil therapy, Herbal stamp massage, Fusion stone massage and
Prices start from CHF 2,970 per flight.
Sport massage.
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The hotel’s 224 room and suite accommodations showcase a unique style and character while offering state-of-the-art amenities that are perfect for guests travelling on business. The latest addition to the luxury property, Al Faisaliah Suites is the only dedicated luxury suites hotel in Riyadh offering 106 culturally inspired suites, each wellappointed with private workstations, living areas and modern lounges. Guests looking to grab a quick bite or enjoy a delicious meal in between a busy day of meetings can head to one of the hotel’s world-class restaurants. From classic Italian fine dining at La Cucina to exceptional Brazilian barbeque at Il Terrazo, guests will be hard pressed to make a choice. Another feature perfect for business travellers is the hotel’s massive 6,300 square meter meeting space which offers an elegant ambience and unparalleled luxury and caters to meetings, conferences, and exhibitions of any size. After a long day of work, guests can unwind at the luxurious, ladiesonly ‘Al Faisaliah Spa By ESPA’ or the ‘Men’s Health Club’, where they can take advantage of the state-of-the-art facilities available, which include Finnish-style saunas, Jacuzzis and steam rooms. From vibrant lounges and tranquil relaxation areas to private spa suites and massage treatment rooms, visitors will truly get the chance to relax in this peaceful atmosphere.
Al Faisaliah Hotel RIYADH
Located in the heart of Riyadh’s business and commercial district of Olaya, Al Faisaliah Hotel and Al Faisaliah Suites offer the ultimate in luxury hotel accommodation.
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Al Faisaliah Hotel features 224 rooms and suites and offers the best in 5-star luxury accommodations. Following the addition of Al Faisaliah Suites, the only dedicated luxury suites hotel in Riyadh offering 106 suites, Al Faisaliah has become one of the finest and most sought-after properties in Saudi Arabia. Al Faisaliah Hotel, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World is owned by Al Khozama Management Company, Saudi Arabia’s leading hospitality and property management company. The 224room property is complimented by Al Faisaliah Suites, the first and only dedicated suites hotel in the heart of the Riyadh. Offering the epitome of luxury through personalized, stimulating and authentic experiences, the 106 luxurious suites provide peaceful sanctuaries complemented by award-winning service, decadent dining and private butlers who are on hand to take care of every whim.
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The Rangers’ Club is designed to encourage cognitive development and cultivate the spirit of outdoor exploration and adventure for kids between 4 to 11 years old, with a sustainability learning angle. Through multi-sensory activities using the five senses – sight, touch, taste, smell, sound – children will be able to actively engage their senses as they explore their surroundings and dive into activities that will allow them to learn about nature, while appreciating and caring for the environment. Upon arrival at the resort, children will be presented with a Rangers’ Club Passport during check-in. They are encouraged to collect stamps for their passport and join in the activities at various checkpoints within the resort’s compound and allocated outdoor spaces. Every expedition will be facilitated by the Ranger’s Club staff, who will challenge the little explorers to be proactive and inquisitive of their surroundings. Once all five stamps are collected, they can redeem a prize rewarded by the resort.
Banyan Tree Rangers IT’S CHILD’S PLAY
Rangers’ Club mascot is Felly the Turtle, an actual green sea turtle born on 28 April 2004 at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru in the Maldives. Felly was one of 30 eggs that survived out of a clutch of 150 eggs in a vicious thunderstorm. This little survivor has since become Banyan Tree’s globe-trotting mascot and a familiar face for the Banyan Tree sustainability and community initiatives.
The Rangers’ Club, a new programme that aims to immerse children in an educational adventure which will enhance their overall development and communication skills, while learning important themes that align with the Group’s sustainability ethos.
Rangers’ Club replaces the Group’s existing Kids’ Club and will be rolled out and established across all Banyan Tree and Angsana resorts by January 2019.
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FOR AS LONG AS THERE HAS BEEN RECORDED HISTORY, THE MALDIVES HAS BEEN AN INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT ISLAND CHAIN DUE TO ITS LOCATION ALONG A NUMBER OF TRADE ROUTES. THE FIRST PEOPLE TO OFFICIALLY COLONIZE THE ISLANDS CAME FROM INDIA; THE REAL DATE IS UNKNOWN, BUT IT WAS THOUGHT TO HAPPEN BEFORE 269 BC. LEGENDS SAYS THAT THERE WAS NO GOVERNMENT, ONLY A PEACELOVING COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE WHO WORSHIPED THE SUN AND THE WATER.
Latest figures from the Ministry of Tourism, Maldives show that the destination saw a 10.7% increase in the number of travellers from the Middle East who visited in the first six months of 2018 when compared with the same period in 2017. The total worldwide arrivals were 93,786 in June 2018 and this represents an increase of 10% when compared with June 2017, which welcomed 85,222. The first six months of 2018 have seen 726,515 global tourists visit the Maldives, an increase of 10.5% when compared to the same period of last year.
The Maldives THIS YEAR, HOTTER THAN EVER
Maldives reports significant rise in Middle East visitor figures with a 10.7% increase during the first six months of 2018... Travel briefing
This year the Maldives will further confirm its status as one of the most attractive holiday destinations for Middle East tourists, with the opening of at least 23 new resorts. The island nation was also recently crowned as the ‘Indian Ocean’s Best Spa Destination’ at the World Spa Awards and as the ‘Best Honeymoon Destination’ at the Luxury Lifestyle Magazine Readers’ Travel Awards. Commenting on the increase of tourist arrivals, the Maldives’ Minister of Tourism, Hon. Moosa Zameer, said, “We are once again very pleased to see a notable increase in the number of Middle East and worldwide arrivals to the Maldives. The increase is a testament to the country’s world-class tourism industry and with several exciting developments planned for the remaining months of 2018 and into 2019, including the opening of a number of resorts, we look forward to welcoming even more tourists from the Middle East to our shores.”
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VISITORS SHOULD REALIZE THAT THE MALDIVES IS A STRICTLY MUSLIM NATION, AND OBEYING LOCAL LAWS AND TRADITIONS ARE A REQUIREMENT. BOTH THE SHARI’A AND JA’FARI SCHOOLS OF LAW ARE REPRESENTED ON THE ISLANDS, WITH THE SHARI’A OVERSEEING FAMILY AND CRIMINAL LAW. ORIGINALLY A BUDDHIST NATION, THE MALDIVES WERE CONVERTED IN THE 12TH CENTURY BY TRAVELING ISLAMIC HOLY MEN, WHO WERE ACCOMPANYING TRADERS AND MERCHANTS ON THEIR LONG JOURNEYS.
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Every man should read this WHY IS IT THAT ONLY WOMEN APPEAR TO CARE ABOUT THEIR HEALTH?
Why are yoga classes almost always packed with women but only a handful of men? And why are topics such as testicular self-exams, digital rectal exams, erectile health, and male friendship rarely discussed at wellness events? Health Briefing
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Surely health and wellness tips are as valuable to men as to women. Arguably, men need this information even more than women. Men die, on average, five years sooner than women. And new cases of prostate and testicular cancer outnumber breast cancer, but these male diseases don’t get as much as attention. Guys aren’t helped by the fact that there’s tradition of machismo in our culture. But times they are a-changin’ ... right?
With Lance Armstrong out of the public eye, men need more examples of guys who have used holistic and integrative approaches to beat mental and physical challenges. Rich Roll, Magic Johnson, and Joe Cross come to mind but we need more, particularly among professional athletes and actors who have high visibility. It would also be helpful to hear more often from male cancers survivors sharing how they detected their illness at an early stage. What Men Need To Focus On
Wellness Movements for Men Thankfully, there are some wellness movements for men that warrant a mention. The Movember movement encourages growing a moustache to focus on men’s health. The Livestrong Foundation and its popular bright yellow wrist band has raised awareness of male health. The Prostate Cancer Foundation founded by Michael Milken has reached many men. Yet, no campaign for men’s health and prevention has been as visible as breast cancer’s pink ribbon campaign (started by a manufacturer of chemotherapy and rarely teaching cancer prevention). Furthermore, there’s no concerted effort to encourage men to detect and prevent heart disease. (Do dudes need a red ribbon campaign?) Men Need to Learn about Self-Care The wellness movement and its message of holistic health (through food, water, personal care products, fitness, relationships and stress management) is as important to men as to women. But men just aren’t versed in self-care. The challenge of balancing career and family is not often discussed for men but can be stressful; simple breathing practices to manage stress can be of great value to men who might be reluctant to take a yoga or meditation class. Many men I know are likely to eat on the run, eat late, or simply have no cooking skills — and of which make them vulnerable to eating highly processed foods. Lessons in conscious eating would help them make better choices. Finally, the male “weekend warrior” mentality of doing intense cardio exercise on weekends can be dangerous. Instead, we should all find ways to guide men into movement practices emphasizing flexibility and breathwork, such as yoga and Pilates. Who Are the Male Wellness Mavens? If we want men to get more engaged in wellness, we need more role models who are as compelling as the high-profile ladies who inspire legions of women. We need male equivalents of Kris Carr, Dr. Terry Wahls, Suzanne Somers, and others who have turned health issues into “teachable moments” for all of us.
If we want men to stay healthy, we need to encourage them to have wellness checkups, to know their numbers (cholesterol, blood pressure, BMI and waist, glucose, PSA and others), and to learn more about the role of nutrition and fitness in overall and sexual health. Men need to understand that emotional health, loneliness, and stress are common situations that do not indicate weakness and can be talked about publicly and with health professionals.
Men also need to know the importance of male friendships and peer support. Mens’ nights out at wellness centers, yoga studios, pilates centers, and juice bars could bring more guys into the wellness movement. Men need to learn the role of selecting personal care products that are organic and free of endocrine disruptors (like triclosan and phthalates) in order to protect their health and their reproductive systems. This topic is featured in the documentary The Disappearing Male, which explores the connection between environmental toxins and male health issues. It’s worth watching, especially since medical centers have done little to address this issue. Women’s heart centers are available at many centers around the country, including one that I work in. Yet there is no visible equivalent of a “man cave,” where a male-focused approach (including hormonal analysis and early detection and prevention of male health issues) is offered. It’s time for these centers to be developed. Mickey Mantle once said, “if I knew I was going to live this long, I’d have taken better care of myself.” Involving more men in the wellness world is an important goal so that they can learn simple steps to take better care of themselves.
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ACCORDING TO DIETARY GUIDELINES, SEDENTARY MEN OVER AGE 60 OFTEN NEED 2,000 CALORIES DAILY TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY BODY WEIGHT. HOWEVER, SEDENTARY MEN AND MODERATELY ACTIVE MEN 60 AND YOUNGER NEED AT LEAST 2,200 CALORIES A DAY FOR HEALTHY WEIGHT MAINTENANCE. ACTIVE MEN AGES 19 TO 35 NEED AS MANY AS 3,000 CALORIES A DAY TO MAINTAIN THEIR BODY WEIGHT. THEREFORE, MANY MEN WHO CONSUME 2,000 CALORIES A DAY WILL START TO LOSE WEIGHT.
The 2,000 calorie diet HEALTHY MEAL PLANS
Although 2,000-calorie diets often lead to weight loss in men, some men do require 2,000 calories a day to maintain a healthy body weight. The number of calories a man should consume daily depends on his age, his size, his activity level and his weight-management goals. A daily 2,000-calorie plan will likely help you achieve your weight-loss goals. How low should you go?
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Healthy meal According to Dietary Guidelines, a daily 2,000-calorie healthy meal plan includes 6 ounces of grains, 5.5 ounces of protein foods, 3 cups of dairy foods, 6 teaspoons of oils, 2.5 cups of vegetables, 2 cups of fruits and 258 extra calories from foods that you choose. Select whole grains when possible, and avoid sweets, added sugars and high-fat meats. Sample Menu 1- Grilled chicken and rice For breakfast, try two slices of whole-grain toast, 1 tablespoon of peanut butter, four egg whites, one small orange and 1 cup of low-fat Greek yogurt. A mid-morning snack might consist of 1.5 ounces of reduced-fat cheese and 1 cup of blueberries. For lunch, opt for 2.5 ounces of grilled chicken breast, 1 cup of brown rice and 1.25 cups of cooked broccoli. A good choice for a healthy afternoon snack is two-thirds of an ounce of sunflower seeds and 2 cups of low-fat cottage cheese. For dinner, have 2.5 ounces of cooked lean beef; 1.25 cups of sautĂŠed mushrooms, onions and peppers; 2 teaspoons of olive oil; and 1 cup of whole-wheat pasta. Sample Menu 2 - Whole grain cereal and a banana Start your day with a healthy breakfast of 2 cups of whole-grain cereal, 1.5 cups of low-fat milk, one small banana and two-thirds of an ounce of almonds. For a morning snack, opt for 1 cup of low-fat cottage cheese and 1 cup of strawberries. A healthy lunch might consist of 3 ounces of grilled salmon, 1 cup of quinoa and 1.5 cups of cooked zucchini. For an afternoon snack, have two-thirds of an ounce of mixed nuts and 1 cup of low-fat yogurt. A healthy dinner could include a turkey burger on a whole-grain bun, 2 cups of mixed greens and 2 tablespoons of Italian salad dressing.
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look at the hottest stories from the past month on Men’s Passion’s online home at passionsarabia.com. Follow us on Instagram @passions.arabia for a regular dose of the styles, the trends, the brands, the maisons and the marques... with stories of the passionate people who are making it happen. Faisal Fahad Al Nashmi Chef Faisal Al Nashmi, co-owner and executive chef of AlMakan United Co. has been at the forefront of the food revolution in Kuwait. We get up close and personal with him about the chefs he admires, the food he loves and what he fears most in the kitchen. passionsarabia.com/faisal-fahad-al-nashmi/
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Amer Ejjeh If you’re a Middle Eastern man of style, the chances are you already know of Beirut’s Jawdat Ejjeh & Sons and its Managing Director, Amer Ejjeh – he’s wellknown throughout the region and the world as being a gentleman elegant to his core. passionsarabia.com/amer-ejjeh-sartorial-eloquence/
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Form follows emotion – A. Lange & Söhne At the Geneva Salon early this year, A. Lange & Söhne presented five debuts in elegant black. Berlin-based photographer Attila Hartwig took the opportunity to focus on the design of the watches with a series of architecturally inspired stills. passionsarabia.com/form-follows-emotion-a-lange-sohne/
Shurooq Salmeen at the Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya The Four Seasons brand has become synonymous with ultimate luxury. It is no surprise that Kuwaiti fashion designer Shurooq Salmeen experienced hospitality at its finest when she was invited to spend a few days at Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya. passionsarabia.com/shurooq-salmeen-experiences-four-seasons-hotel-kuwait-atburj-alshaya/
Boucheron Quatre Classique, White, Black or Radiant, the Quatre collection is being constantly enriched with new icons, for both men and women, to be worn separately or together, after all, each of the hand’s five fingers is entitled to its own Quatre ring. passionsarabia.com/boucheron-quatre-2/
Audi’s Elevating Experience – the new A8 Now, with its fourth generation A8, Audi has again provided the benchmark for “Vorsprung durch Technik” – with a new design language, an innovative touchscreen operating concept and a systematically electrified drive. passionsarabia.com/audis-elevating-experience-the-new-a8/
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Interns Gear Up for Burgan Bank’s 2018 Summer Internship Program
Burgan Bank, a sought-after career destination, will soon welcome a new group of interns to the annual summer internship program. Organized by Burgan Bank’s Learning and Development Department, the extensive program combines both practical and theoretical training and will bring together 20 top students selected among a large pool of applicants. The trainees will gain unique insights into the banking industry and will be exposed to a wide array of topics ranging from leadership skills, teamwork, creative thinking, public speaking and modern banking. Students will be inducted into the basics of banking operations and gain practical experience in customer service at various branches under the supervision of the branch managers and employees. The summer internship program is an extension to the bank’s continuous learning and development efforts that equip future leaders with up-to-date market trends and professional expertise to succeed in a competitive environment. Burgan Bank will continue to develop local talent and foster local development through various educational initiatives, further reinforcing its role as a contributor to all segments of the Kuwaiti society.
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Montblanc pays homage to rich literary legacy at regional launch of Homer Writers Edition In celebration of the legendary poet responsible for Iliad and the Odyssey, two monumental epics widely regarded as the foundation of Western literature, Montblanc unveiled its annual Writers Edition: Homage to Homer, at a regional launch in Greece this week. Hosted by Franck Juhel, President of Montblanc Middle East, India and Africa (MEIA), VIP guests and media enjoyed an immersive cultural experience in Costa Navarino, southern Greece, and the region where much of Homer’s Odyssey took place. Instrumental in taking oral verse to the then new technique of alphabetic writing, Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey are among the most enduring legends known to the western world. Exploring Greek history, guests enjoyed a scenic visit to the seaside town of Pylos, where they visited Nestor’s Palace and learned of King Nestor, who fought alongside Odysseus in the Trojan War. In the evening, guests enjoyed Mediterranean gastronomic traditions interpreted with a creative contemporary flair at Pero restaurant at the Romanos Hotel, while being entertained by a spectacular fire show. With design elements inspired by the equine silhouette of the Trojan horse and the legendary spear of Achilles, the Montblanc Writers Edition, Homage to Homer includes the Montblanc Writers Edition, Homage to Homer and Montblanc Writers Edition, Homage to Homer Limited Edition 1581, with a limitation number that references the year of the first translation of Homer’s Iliad in English. Completing the Writers Edition Collection, a fine stationery Greek blue leather notebook with embossed Trojan horse silhouette and a special ink in Greek Blue are also available.
ANOTAH expands its presence in Kuwait with the opening of their second branch at The Avenues Anotah, a leading regional fashion and lifestyle brand known for its luxurious mix of richness and subtlety, extravagance and elegance, has opened the doors to its second store in The Avenues Mall, one of the largest shopping malls in Kuwait. Located at the Ground Floor Level at Phase 1, this store is dedicated towards showcasing the Anotah Lady collections, and immersing their customers into their exceptional world of fashion. The resplendent opening event was hosted by Anotah ambassador, renowned social media influencer Dalal Al Doub and was attended by media members and fashion and lifestyle social media socialities and influencers. The event coincides with the second-time collection launch of the highly anticipated Dalalid X Anotah High Summer Collection. Commenting on the launch of the new store, Nisreen Al-Tahan, Managing Director at Anotah said: “We are excited to launch our new store in The Avenues Mall and provide our customers with an exciting journey as they pick their favourite fashion pieces. At Anotah, we continuously create inspiring lines for fashion-forward customers and for the summer season, we are collaborating with Dalal Al Doub and launching the High Summer Collection, which presents new outfit ideas and styles that are inspired by and for the Anotah lady.”
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WHAT’S ON AROUND THE REGION DURING SEPTEMBER
Never Mind The Opera Three Rock legends up close and personal for one incredible night filled with music and unembellished life stories. Don’t miss Hugh Cornwell Band, the original guitarist, singer and main songwriter in British Rock band The Stranglers. Then see Glen Matlock, one of rock’s most iconic figures, bass player, founding member and songwriter for the iconic Sex Pistols and Slim Jim Phantom, true rock-n-roll icon and the legendary drummer for the Stray Cats along with guitarist ace Chris Spedding, as they regale you with stories and an unforgettable set. Don’t miss three of the UK’s finest song writing talents and accomplished live performers take to the Dubai Opera stage on 20 September. Dubai Opera House, Dubai, UAE 20 September 2018 dubaiopera.com
Beirut Design Fair First event of its kind in the Lebanese capital, Beirut Design Fair will take place for its second edition at the Seaside from 20 - 23 September 2018. The event has gathered 16,700 visitors in 2017, just next to Beirut Art Fair, an other highly successful event (27,000 visitors). Beirut Design Fair is principally dedicated to collectible and limited edition contemporary or vintage furniture and design objects. The fair presents pieces by leading international designers and galleries from across the world (Europe, USA, Middle East), with about 60 exhibitors from over 10 countries. The event includes a noncommercial program consisting of conferences and round-tables, workshops, installations and live performances. Beirut Design Fair offers an exceptional, innovative program that confirms Beirut’s role as one of today’s most vibrant centers of contemporary creation, while positioning Lebanon in its rightful place: as the Design Platform of the Middle East! Beirut Design Fair, Beirut, Lebanon 20 - 23 September 2018 beirut-design-fair.com
TOP PICK: CARMEN One of the world’s best-loved operas, Carmen, comes to Dubai Opera from 6 – 8 September. Including the Habanera aria and the March of the Toreadors, Bizet’s Carmen is a story of fiery passion and heart-stopping drama in a production complete with spectacular costumes and sets and, of course, an incredible orchestra and company to bring it all to life on Dubai Opera’s world-class stage! Dubai Opera House, Dubai, UAE 6 - 8 September 2018 dubaiopera.com
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