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41 DaniGarcía ConsultingChef,Dani Restaurant, FourSeasonsHotelMadrid

42 FatihTutak ChefatTURKFatihTutak, MICHELINstar**restaurant, Istanbul

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EDITOR’S EDITOR’S NOTE NOTE

D Dear reader,

Thank you for your attention to the topics highlighted in our Cannes issue

This issue as always opens thematically with art and readers can expect a concentration from the best news from the world of Swiss watchmaking in different ways You ll notice that we ve started the issue off with art pages and we also conclude the thematic division with the most anticipated international art events as we always do

Art world and tendencies are distinguished by a select group of leading international galleries, and meticulously designed exhibition spaces that enrich and encourage dialogue between the art market and the institutional world We like to bring forward the analysis of contemporary art movements in the beautiful sections by Italian author Alessandro

Discover Swiss and Parisian jewellers and artists of the contemporary era as art is increasingly merging awith fine jewellery creationa at art fairs and museums Similarly glamorous haute couture pages reflect the times we live in Zuhair Murad s haute couture spring-summer Exquisite Dynasty collection is the ultimate lineup of looks that invite a comeback to the dance floors After the past few years of navigating restrictions we are ready to make return to the old normal celebrating events that don't get canceled

The issue puts focus on engineering and I hope that the new technologies will offer clear advantages in our daily lives and in correlation to the development of moral ethics and discourse Although technological progress now occurs at the speed of light I hope that our moral foundations will help us remain committed to good and sustainable practice

I hope you find these pages inspiring and most importantly in the end I wish to thank all who helped in making this issue We are very thankful to all our contributor d dl h ti l and interviews by

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Rebellion Timepieces Re-Volt Ronaldinho: watchmaking is a celebration! Rebellion Timepieces’ brand new Re-Volt Ronaldinho, imagined hand-in-hand with the Brazilian football star, reflects his personality perfectly: compromise-free! No footballer could be better than Ronaldinho to epitomize passion for competition, a creative spirit and resilience Given his swiftness, his abilities and qualities, football fans have compared him to Pelé Ronaldinho’s versatility on the pitch has made him a real free spirit. He’s unclassifiable, has an offbeat personality and delights in pushing beyond his comfort zone and heading off the beaten track As a man of integrity, Ronaldinho lives life to the full without making concessions! His daring, maverick style is perfectly in tune with that of watches imagined by Rebellion Timepieces.

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"I follow Rebellion Timepieces and their spectacular watches always fascinate me. I am very happy that together we can create the Watch of my dreams and with my personality. Being creative and unique is something that unites us…"

International Contributors & Editorial Board Members:

Liliya Tippetts Principality of Monaco

VP Moralmoda, Monaco marlidresses.com

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Liliya has an art & business consultancy company with base in London and Monaco (media communication, art & business advisory) She was previously involved in capital raising and wealth management at a London family office Liliya is also CoFounder of sustainable fashion label MARLI Dresses (Monaco-London), focusing on designing eco-luxury wardrobe essentials

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Spain

International Relations for "The Diplomatic World"

In 2010, she became Director of International Relations for "The Diplomatic World" an organization, subscribed by 68 ambassadors and chaired by Her Majesty, Doña Sofía de Grecia, Queen of Spain

She co-organized SpanishRussian political forums, in Munich, Prague and Madrid, attended by the ex-President f S i

Dr. Yana Leonova

United Arab Emirates

Business Communication

Dir. Dubai

Dr. Leonova is a strong believer in disruptive technology transforming modern industries and businesses She provides knowledge-based consultancy to multitinational startups, R&D teams in the UAE

Dr Leonova is a frequent speaker and a co-organiser of high-end events devoted to technology (G20 Foundation event in Hamburg 2017 and during Davos World Economic Forum 2020)

France Art and Style Editor

"Méditerranée en Lumière" www.mediterranee-enlumiere com

Estelle is a writer and an international journalist She has specialized in Art, Costume and Fashion, thus she collaborates with Conde Nast supervising the entire reportage on major issues the publishing terranée en se mission is the Peoples, he Sea of the Méditerranée blished Secret in 2021

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Alessandro is an art advisor and social media art director from Milan, working between fashion, design and art since 2016 with a focus on contemporary and avantgarde trends, "I try to keep myself and my imagination busy reading, painting and also doing a lot of research, especially on music, photography and art."

Corinna is based in Zurich & Kitzbuehel, the founder & creative director of Deluxe Dynasty. Her clientele follows the brands and products that she presents, Deluxe Dynasty collaborates with luxury brands and - hotspots for luxury, fashion and lifestyle.

Corinna is ambassador for selected luxury brands and magazines

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Shalini Passi is the founder of MASH and SPAF (Shalini Passi Art Foundation)

She is an India-based Art and Design collector; Patron; Philanthropist; Advisor and Artist

Omar Al Bataineh

United Arab Emirates

Finance and Watch Editor

Founder of: watchaholics.net

"One watch - endless experiences" is the motto of Dubai-based - Watchaholics, a brand that was founded in early 2020 by Al Bataineh

Al Bataineh with his finance and banking background analyzed the growth of the global luxury watch market and decided to make straps for high-end watches, as some individuals and investors tend to store value in watches recently

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Alessandro Zago Arensberg Italy

Nicole Buffett

Nicole Buffett, the granddaughter of legendary investor Warren Buffett, has made a living off of NFT. Nicole Buffett, founder of Nicole Buffett Studios, talks about her studios and Zagaday.com. She identifies herself first of all as an artist, then as a writer and speaker who believes in the power of art and kindness to heal the world

What brings you to the majestic Madrid ?

Well, what brught me to Madrid was the Jaboy Conference. This is my first time in Spain, and it's such a pleasure to be here. After having met Jaboy and the group, everything has opened up for me to experience Madrid and give a speech at the event. I live on a 2-acre farm, and I have kind of attempted to develop my own art sanctuary there This community includes an organic farm as well as my art studio and enables me to work in nature when I am not spending time with my family in Los Angeles, so I have the best of both worlds

Web 3 and AI are important topics to you, why?

The first panel that I spoke on in Madrid was about Web 3 and AI, how they impact culture globally, and the implications that they have on humanity and our culture And also how it has had an impact on my work as an artist I have been pretty immersed in that word since it began, being arguably one of the first traditional artist women to enter this creative space of Web 3, which was really exciting. Thus, transcending my traditional fine art into a digital context has been a really interesting journey for me

How did this opportunity arose?

This opportunity arose because of the Club House and the pandemic, which became at that point the only opportunity to connect with people globally, basically exhibit my work in this digital context, and continue my career. From there, it activated my career more; the constraint of the pandemic propelled me to a much greater extent than I would have been inspired to otherwise My collector base is all over the world, and I started using Twitter for the first time, allowing for direct communication with so many different people and talking about my art So it was a blessing in disguise.

Thus, the website with all the work that I have done over the past two decades, which was already sold, meant that I was in a transition in my career anyway. So it happened that I moved to make NFTs, and this was then happening in real time. I would make NFT collections, which would all sell out In the first year, three out of four NFT collections immediately sold out. I would also send the original pieces of art to the NFT collectors, and that is something that I have done from the early stages So this technology became a new layer of my creative technology, and with all the parts of the process related to cryptography and cryptocurrency, as well as organizing and managing my content, it all together became a whole new dimension (This led to Nicole being listed as one of the Top 50 influencers in the NFT space by Fortune Magazine, alongside Paris Hilton )

Tell us about your process of creative state of mind and creating art?

I am getting into the subtle body experience of emotion, using a different emotional intelligence to guide me, and taking decisions without really following my instincts. It can be described as a primordial thought process I allow myself to process what I shape. I love to start the process with a method that I developed involving water, where I have a white canvas and start by applying water to it

Founder of Nicole Buffett Studios and Zagaday.com. Artist, Writer and Speaker who believes in the power of Art + Kindness to heal the world.

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I work in nature, usually with paintings placed flat on the ground; my work is really painting with the forces of gravity

So the painting almost imitates the ground with its surfaces and shadows from the sunlight falling onto it So the painting is using me to make it And I design the panels and work with a friend of mine, an amazing carpenter in San Francisco, to cut different shapes in a basic plywood panel that I paint on to give the illusion of surfaces and shapes that are cut out of the space. This is the actual place that I projected on the painting My works of abstract surrealism have physical dimensions, and the space thus becomes material

What are the key symbols and emotions that you seek to evoke trough art?

The shapes that I chose have a lot of meaning One of the things that I like about abstract art is that it allows the viewer to bring their own meaning and associations to the work, and I like to enable the viewer to enter this subjective world of emotions And I am not imposing a preconceived idea here, but only proposing the space that I invite you into and inviting them to define their subjective experience of it. African music is also a big part of my work and painting process in the way that it inspires me. I also play an instrument and am planning my first trip to Senegal to attend a music workshop

We, as humanity, are connected as a nuclear family... indeed we are sharing everything, and how we do that and the structures and mechanisms that regulate this through systems of autonomy inside a shared collective are important to understand. This includes not only the resources but also the physical space and financial exchange. This is how we need to think of ourselves as a society that is organized like a nuclear family.

As I became more and more trained as a painter as a student of art professors, I also learned from a professor that an artwork is not necessarily more valuable if you spend more time making it He argues that an artist's whole life experience is projected into a particular work, and it should not be underestimated that even when an artist is not working in his studio, the combined impressions and information from the world around him are influencing the artwork. Thus, everything that happens to me as an artist also becomes part of my work, regardless of time.

You said that you come from a "family of artists"?

Erica, my twin sister, who is a mother, my best friend, and a jewelry designer, makes pieces that can be used in meditation and are often made of 108 beads Each collection at Zagady com supports an environmental or social cause and has an original physical piece attached to it, such as a painting or one of these jewelry creations, that has been paired with a digital asset, such as an image or a video, that the collector can save to their own Web3 wallet

Speaking about the environment, pandemics showed us that Mother Nature was our savior and that we are nature and part of nature. It is the opposite of the 1960s utopian idea of community that imperatively shares everything.

Thrilling Gala & Congress Awards

Cannes 2023 on May 26, 2023

In Adbar, Aurous Finance’s gold reserves are about 2 tons, which is more than $500 million At present, 65,000 tons of ore have already been mined Aurous Finance also does gold mine development in Ethiopia. The company does charity work and even has launched the NFT metaverse minerals mining platform A special guest at the conference is Dmitry Konoval who is the founder & CEO of Aurous Finance

Mariya Spartalis is a financial influencer and expert in classical wealth management as well as cryptocurrencies and blockchain assets She has been one of the top specialists and leading bankers in Austria and Switzerland for over 20 years

A ceremony of awarding Congress Awards 2023 will be held in the heart of Cannes, in the building of Hotel Barriere Le Gray D’albion, and in the presence of guests from the political arena.

Anna Stukkert together with the Royal Gentlemen Club and Stankevicius MGM, has been giving out congress awards to politicians, philanthropists,

investors, and influencers over the past 9 years Congress Awards Cannes 2023 by Anna Stukkert tend to be one of the most exciting events in Europe this summer

Royal Gala Dinner and Congress Awards will be held with the participation of David Lisnard, the mayor of Cannes France. He is a natural-born leader and remains a team player.

David Lisnard is a visionary but does not patronize those whose horizons may not stretch as far as his own He is an astute business manager and a beloved fraternal figure to his local citizens He is an art lover and an avid athlete, a public personality, and a family man In the film industry or space technology David is

equally knowledgeable and calm in the presence of movie stars, astronauts, and anyone in between Nothing is a contradiction to David Lisnard, his forte is knowing how to bridge opposites to bring out the best in both

Some of the business elites and companies attending the Royal Gala Dinner and Congress Awards 2023 ceremony are listed below: Rochay Group led by Mr. Kevin Rochay whose estimated net worth is $3 4 billion; Aurous Finance, traders, and investors company; ALNY, free economic zone with a new marketplace model, ICLUB Global, global angel investors club, Terreus capital, Empire Real Estate Investments Qatar managing $25 billion dollars in ongoing real estate investment projects in Monaco and Qatar Aurous Finance is a gold investment business in Sudan with two site locations for gold mining in Port Sudan and Adbar

Mary Pearce, Partner & CEO at Empire Real Estate Investments Qatar Mary is a High Net-Worth international real estate investments expert Her firm manages $25 billion dollars in ongoing real estate investment projects including a $2 billion dollars portfolio from a fund in Monaco and a $25 billion dollars portfolio from a fund in Qatar Those who do business online will learn a lot of interesting things from the founder & CEO of ALNY Free Zone – Vakhtang Sophromadze.

Mary Pearce, Partner & CEO at Empire Real Estate Investments Qatar Mary is a High Net-Worth international real estate investments expert Her firm manages $25 billion dollars in ongoing real estate investment projects including a $2 billion dollars portfolio from a fund in Monaco and a $25 billion dollars portfolio from a fund in Qatar. Those who do business online will learn a lot of interesting things from the founder & CEO of ALNY Free Zone – Vakhtang Sophromadze

ALNY is giving out gift certificates worth 2000 euros to all owners of new business user accounts inside the ANLY marketplace Each new ALNY user who complies with the general rules for issuing certificates will receive a certificate

The premier media partner of the congress Stankevicius MGM, in fact, is a member of Stankevicius Group which right now is entering the banking industry and providing a banking business model for enterprises on subscription.

ALNY Metaverse is a structural program, charity, tourism, playing field, and marketplace all on one platform and inside the game world

Stankevicius Group provides a fully digital banking set up with an international banking license and banking technology integration. Stankevicius Group

has been also helping companies to raise funds and over the past 6 years with the help of the investor relations division, Stankevicius assisted clients in raising $700M. Laure Fotso – Is a CEO of a real estate company called FOV She is a leader for women entrepreneurship in Africa, Mecene, and a philanthropist

This year 2023, Congress Awards & Royal Gentlemen Club support humanitarian projects and contributions to the development of Ethical Gold Production by eradicating Child Labour, Mercury, and Blood Gold

Mr Kevin Rochay is the Chairman of Rochay Group, whose subsidiary companies operate in Monaco and London

Kevin now specializes in discretely and successfully concluding off-market

transactions He is a Patron of Lucy Air Ambulance for Children, a devoted supporter of Animal Aid Unlimited in India, and runs a private initiative to provide care for stray dogs in Bali and Sri Lanka Mr Kevin Rochay’s Estimated Net Worth is $3.4 Billion. Fatmir Emush runs an investment and trading company called Trader Income. The company’s turnover is over $46M and has earned investors nearly $30M, nearly 500% in ROI Alex Amartei is an Irish entrepreneur originally from Shannon, Ireland, and is also an investor, film writer, and producer He recently won the Hollywood Icon Award and the Monaco Streaming Film Festival Award alongside James Cameron and Mark Wahlberg. Anfisa Anikushina is the investment director at Skyrora Ventures and a partner at ICLUB Monaco ICLUB is syndicated only with top EU-based early-stage VC funds and TA Ventures TA Ventures is a global VC firm investing in early-stage tech startups: FinTech, Mobility, Digital Health, Enterprise Tech, Consumer Tech, and Web3 ICLUB did over 200 deals including

11 unicorns and 67 exits with 6 IPOs ICLUB Global is a global angel investors club spread within 13 countries with 500+ active angel investors Caroline Dufour is a strong, ambitious, persevering, and determined businesswoman She started in catering in 1989, professional real estate in 2019, and finally the realization of a life project that was close to her heart, her own brand of champagne in 2020 Alena Odintsova, founder representative of the Congress on the Cote d’Azur Sergei Kell created one of the most massive brands in Germany called “Boys Rus Girls” Sergei has worked with stars such as Buzova, Shatunov, Sergey Zhukov, Eldzhey, Natalie

Shifteh Maryan is an Austrian visual jewelry artist She creates extravagant and luxury-style art pieces. She is famous for her jewelry at Vienna Balls and other international events. She selects the most exclusive stones and all her pieces are mostly handmade. Dana York is an American painter of Romanian origin, based in France, in Cannes where she is a periodontal surgeon

LuxuryWatch Market'sShifts -

At the peak of the luxury watch market in early 2022, Rolex stainless steel models traded at 3x their listed prices; meanwhile, Patek Philippe Nautilus models traded at more than 5x their listed prices."

By Omar Al Bataineh, Finance and Watch Editor Founder of www watchaholics net

External forces such as global stock markets that have shattered the confidence of any retail investor that has suffered declines of not less than 20% YTD conservatively, and can go up to 80% if it was a highly speculative portfolio Another external force is the so-called transitory inflation that hasn’t yet shown any sign of abidance even after the FED's interest rate hikes, and that’s a massive concern to speculators that face a risk of the FED increasing interest rate hikes as a benchmark Internal forces, such as overleveraged investors that entered the market in its best times thinking it was a money-making heaven, now face the reality of the market's drawbacks and may have to dump inventory to meet leverage obligations.

Economics 101

The luxury watch market post-pandemic has seen a lot of self-proclaimed gurus that lack knowledge of the global market's economic state, which may be one of the many reasons for overinflated prices

At the peak of the luxury watch market in early 2022, Rolex stainless steel models traded at 3x their listed prices; meanwhile, Patek Philippe Nautilus models traded at more than 5x their listed prices

Don’t blindly follow someone, rather follow the market's whispers and try to hear what it is telling you The more inexperienced individuals enter any market, the more it is exposed to overinflated prices © Courtesy of Tiffany.com

The luxury watch market, being an alternative asset class that gets influenced by traditional assets, has started to correct, but the secondary market hasn’t been looking great. Markets are usually affected by both external and internal forces

When interest rates are low, investors get the chance to speculate more on risky asset classes that generate abnormal returns However, interest rates can’t stay low forever or else it will cause inflation, mispriced assets, and many other complications The luxury watch, like any other alternative asset class postCOVID-19 that has gone through abnormal, unjustified growths, must come back to its mean prices, if not lower, due to current economic and political complications In addition to the above, the gray market has shown signs of being very manipulative in terms of some charitable auctions, or maybe even call it the free publicly announced tax write-off.

The tax system's loopholes put some alternative asset classes in danger of inflated prices and may be one of the causes of a market's correction The tax system is one of many that add fuel to the fire; however, it is not as impactful as the amount of wealth low interest rates and cryptocurrencies have caused.

Left: VAC Heritage 2002 Ref Inv 47247 The Traditionnelle tourbillon retrograde date openface watch reveals the architecture of the 2162 R31 movement – with its slate grey shade achieved by an NAC surface treatment

Right: * Casino Tourbillion * features Jacob & Co's first-ever flying tourbillon located caseback-side, caliber JCAM51 and week-end-in-Vegas-proof power reserve of 72 hours Limited to 101 pieces © Copyright of Watches and Wonders

O.G: a new watch brand and its firstwatch series “Deep Space"

Deep Space is the first OG watch series, limited to 10 pieces Each watch comes with a lifetime warranty, an exclusive look at new models before release, and priority on a future OG watch of the owner’s choice

GUY-1 MOVEMENT

“DEEP SPACE”

“I imagined animating a watch's dial without any moving parts, creating movement through texture and tone. I saw flashes of light and dark with a scattering of stars - deep space. ” - O.G

Oliver Gallaugher is a 32 year old, independent and self-taught designer from Bristol, England. Inspired by the unconventional and enterprising spirit in his family, he has pursued a burning fascination with watches and an ambition to develop his own brand

With this vision he began a journey of discovery, learning about watchmaking, connecting with manufacturers and refining an intuition for design and presentation. Throughout this pursuit he has offered his passion and the knowledge he has gained to other enthusiasts and brands moving towards the same goal - helping them conceptualise their watch ideas and original movements

O G is a new brand under his name, that works with artisans around the world to create neo-vintage and avant-garde watches in small series, with their own unique themes “O G watches are for people who follow their intuition and vision no matter what ” -

O G

“I’m inspired by many styles of watchmaking but have always found an emotional connection with more classically designed movements - their robust and timeless construction, lasting hundreds of years; treasuries of knowledge displaying techniques forgotten or often neglected by industrial movements For the OG brand, the aesthetic of the movement is just as fundamental as the front facing design of the watch. ” - O.G

For a full list of features and finishing please refer to the specifications on the OG website

Photos: A new watch brand and its first watch series “Deep Space by Oliver Gallaugher (above) wwwolivergallaughercom

CHOPARD NEW RED CARPET HIGH JEWELLERY COLLECTION FOR THE 76TH CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

During Watches and Wonders fair in April, Chopard invited Brand Ambassador

Julia Roberts, to present the Maison's new creations, ahead of the 76th Cannes Film Festival, to which it serves as official partner

Among the 76 new High Jewellery creations that Chopard will let adorn the world’s great actresses in Cannes is new Precious Lace necklace with matching earrings and bracelet.

Maison Chopard unveils Haute Couture lace inspired High Jewellery transparent creations that are very airy and intricate as haute couture dresses worn by red carpet guests for important events

and parties during the Cannes Film festival.

Chopard High Jewellery white diamond lacework necklace, bracelet and earrings are set with tumbling cascades of white-coloured diamonds

The first to use Fairmined gold in high jewellery, Maison’s workshops also produce Festival's prestigious official prizes, including Palme d'Or in ethical Fairmined-certified gold

‘Coloured Dreams’

Caroline Scheufele, Chopard’s indefatigable creative soul, does not only see life in colours Her dreams, too, are infused with the hues of precious stones that now adorn a new series of eternity rings (far right) Revitalising this iconic category, these 'Coloured Dreams’ creations combine the concept of a timeless jewel with coloured gems

By Corinna Nebgen von Klitzing

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NATALIEPORTMANAT CANNESFILMFESTIVALIN VINTAGEDIOR

Natalie Portman Dior Beauty face, was dressed in Dior by Maria Grazia Chiuri for the Premiere of May December by Todd Haynes. Left page Uma Thurman was dressed in Dior by Maria Grazia Chiuri She wore a Dior Haute Couture pink Rose Des Vents satin dress with a red satin coat.

Saturday, May 20th 2023, Natalie Portman, Dior Beauty face, was dressed in Dior by Maria Grazia Chiuri. Make up by Dior.

She wore an embroidered tulle Grand Gala dress, fall/winter 1949 Dior Haute Couture Collection

For the face : Dior Forever (Matte) : 2CR Cool Rosy, Dior

Forever Skin Correct : 2CR Cool Rosy, Rouge Blush : Bal 250

For the eyes : Palette 5 Couleurs Couture : 073 Pied-DePoule, Mascara Diorshow Iconic Overcurl : 090 Black For the lips : Rouge Dior : Satin 277 Osée

The Maisons signature asymetric lines and drapery morphed into shapes that are more dynamic, modern, and more glamorous.

Credit: courtesy of Zuhair Murad

Chaumet's Wa

Chaumet celebrates more than two centuries of fine craftsmanship and savoir-faire that adorn some of the most stylish women in the world Chaumet's new high jewellery collection was presented this July in Paris with prominent guests attending and cinema stars.

Since its foundation in 1780, Maison Chaumet has drawn inspiration from the elements of nature, among which water and flora play a major role Currently, the Maison's heritage of savoir-faire and craftmanship is highlighted in the large exhibition 'Botanical –Observing Beauty' in a collaboration with the Beaux Arts de Paris at the BeauxArts de Paris Crossing visions, eras and media, this original exhibition highlights the natural world that is represented and celebrated through the universal lens of art and beauty Chaumet masters the anguage of art and with this new collection, the Maison conveys the sea wisper to jewellery-

making The Maison debuts a High Jewellery collection for the first time entirely inspired by the sea.

The Chaumet's sea contains unseen aquatic flora and fauna beauty, and Maison's contemporary gaze transforms this world through rich colour blocking, in elegant sea horse shaped ladys watch, or sea shell brooche, with determined linear geometrical motifs, and flowing corals, all richly embelished with superior traditional crafts of gemmsetting. For its aptly named "Ondes et Merveilles de Chaumet" High Jewellery collection, the Maison pays homage to the rich sea world and introduces a unique jewellery language of the sea The new High Jewellery collection, which is also an extension of Torsade de Chaumet, the Maison’s previous High Jewellery collection

The Comète des Mers parure (above) adapts the reflection of stars in the sky glistening on the sea bed Rising on a ball ring with a pearl body, an exceptional, almost round, natural pearl pairs the infinite delicacy of its pale blush pink hue with its extraordinary weight of 55 grains The brilliance in its multicoloured star comes from a fascinating inner life of a treasured padparadscha Padparadscha sapphire, famous for its majestic orange-pink hue on the outside and the refined interior shades in pink, adds to the translucent sea theme

Chasse aux Trésors brooch

Chasse aux Trésors ring

Comètes des Mers parure

Sous le Soleil brooch

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The notion of waves and movement is also explored in the undulating necklaces through the interaction of volumes, heights, and diamond cuts.

Chaumet colours the collection with the seas

In the story of the house, the Déferlante parure which captures the Maison signature such as head jewels, the toi et moi and the tiara are redesigned to be worn in a contemporary way: Several different looks are possible thanks to a full line of the one-of-a-kind transformable pieces: a head jewel becomes a brooch, a sautoir transforms into a short necklace, the climber earring has two ways to wear it, and the 6.05-carat diamond transforms from a ring covering the finger bone to a solitaire mount. The sixty-nine works in the Ondes et Merveilles de Chaumet collection capture the splendor and diversity of the oceans around the globe The colored stones translate the journey The voyage is translated by the stones that colour the collection with all the nuances of the seas Each has its own story to tell, but all convey an emotion arising from an encounter with the Maison’s gemologists

The intense red spinel and bright blue sapphire set For example, the Escales parure (top image) perfectly illustrates the art of colour central to the Maison Inspired by suspended time in harbour, when the sails are lowered and the engines cut, the Escales parure perfectly illustrates the art of colour central to the Maison, featuring a row of spinels in an exceptional brick red hue set out against sapphires, evoking translucent waters The narrative impact of this chromatic combination imbues a ball ring and pear-cut diamond drop climbing earrings

Set with a pear-shaped Paraiba tourmaline crowned with a tiara of spinels, another ring evokes the rocking motion of boats at anchor, their reflection imperceptibly shifting when a speedboat passes offshore (left)

With the Ondes et Merveilles de Chaumet collection, the artisans of the 12 Vendôme workshop are not only honouring the jewellery craftsmanship of which they are both the guardians and the transmitters Their virtuosity is extended to sensational timepieces like the new High Jewellery watch made to resemble gracious sea horse, and sculpted in white and rose gold, set with cushion-cut and oval-cut red spinels, round sapphires, round Paraiba tourmalines, marquise-cut and brilliantcut diamonds

Characterised by modernism, and athletic spirit, the Maison successfully introduces new mode to curating a High Jewellery collection. See more on Chaumet com

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Hofit Golan is 3 Times FORBES influencer of the year winner, TV host/producer, crypto queen, entrepreneur, 8 influencer awards in 3 years. Alvaro Nunez is a renowned entrepreneur and a bestselling author.

Hofit Golan and Alvaro Nunez - a power couple

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Hofit Golan and Alvaro Nunez are a power couple who have taken the world by storm with their combined talents and passions to create a life that is both fulfilling and rewarding They are a true inspiration to many, and their success story is one that deserves to be told

Hofit Golan is an Israeli model and television presenter who has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry. She has worked with some of the biggest names in the fashion and beauty industry, including L'Oreal, Chanel, and Dior. Hofit has also hosted several television shows, including the popular travel show, "World of Wonder."

Alvaro Nunez is a renowned entrepreneur and author

He is the founder of several successful companies, including a real estate and media company as well as a luxury lifestyle brand ” Alvaro is also a bestselling author, with his book "Level Up" becoming a hit among readers worldwide "Level Up," is a testament to their journey and the lessons they have learned along the way

In "Level Up," Alvaro shared his insights on how to achieve success in life and business offering practical advice on how to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and stay motivated

The book has become a bestseller, inspiring readers around the world to pursue their dreams and reach their full potential

But Hofit and Alvaro's impact goes beyond their professional achievements They are also actively involved in several charities, making a positive impact on society They have worked with organizations such as UNICEF and the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help children in need

The couple’s luxurious lifestyle is a reflection of their hard work and dedication They travel the world, staying in the most exclusive hotels and resorts, and indulging in the finest cuisine and experiences But they never forget their roots and the importance of giving back.

Hofit Golan and Alvaro Nunez are a power couple who have achieved great success in both their personal and professional lives. Their story is one that inspires and motivates others to reach for the stars They are a true example of what can be achieved with hard work, dedication, and passion

Savji Dholakia

Founder and Chairman of Hari Krishna Exports

Today, 2 billion people live without safe drinking water The [UN] Water Conference is a tremendous opportunity for all stakeholders to come together with renewed conviction and work towards solving the water crisis with urgency.

- Savji Dholakia, Founder of Hari Krishna Exports

What work is Hari Krishna’s philanthropic arm, the Dholakia Foundation involved in?

Our foundation’s core values are the upliftment of society and preserving the environment for the coming generations To achieve this, the foundation has a mammoth lake construction project and recently constructed our 111th lake in India I have a dream to eradicate the water crisis in India completely, and I don’t want to die until I realise this vision

Today your enterprise has a turnover of over $1.5Bn. Your story is truly an inspiration-please describe your journey What advice would you have for the younger generations?

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This spring, Hari Krishna's Dholakia Foundation was the only gem and jewellery organisation to attend the UN 2023 Water Conference, held at UN Headquarters in New York, alongside other attendees including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Deloitte Consulting, Inditex and Gallup. The Dholakia Foundation has recently completed building 111 lakes in India which conserve 7 billion litres of water, stretching over 100 acres each, which have turned desert into green landscape and which are benefitting the livelihoods of 200,000 farmers

During a Dholakia Foundation gala dinner in New York in the week of the UN 2023 Water Conference, Indian diamond manufacturer Hari Krishna which supplies diamonds to Tiffany & Co and which is a member of the Watches & Jewellery Initiative 2030 (started by Kering and Cartier), announced its Dholakia Foundation is now building 75 further lakes in India in its mission to eliminate drought, disease and economic hardship caused by acute water shortages

Dholakia who left school and his village, Dudhala in Gujarat, aged 12 due to water scarcity and poverty, to become a self-made Indian billionaire, holds the Padma Shri award, stating, "I want to ensure our knowledge unites and helps other diamond-producing nations and other countries. I do not want to die until I have solved the water crisis "

I left school at the age of 12 and dreamt of making my fortune in the diamond business after observing poverty around me due largely to the lack of water resources. My first job in the diamond business was cutting and polishing diamonds, and I then progressed to the role of a broker. My entrepreneurial streak remained alive, however, and with the support of my brothers, I started Hari Krishna Exports I wish to continue our legacy of giving back to society and achieve my dream of eliminating the water crisis and making a difference in millions of lives

Coming from a modest background, I feel it is vital for our second generation to learn the value of money and understand the hardships faced by the common man In our family, we have a unique way of training our future generation, which I implemented with my nephews and my son Dravya – I gave them 500 rupees. I left them to fend for themselves in a new city with no help and away from the trappings of luxury. This experience has taught them the importance of hard work, self-sufficiency, and the value of money. This experience was a challenge for them as they had to navigate a new city, find work, and complete the tasks without any assistance. They learned to adapt to different situations, communicate effectively with people from various backgrounds, and manage their finances By requiring them to complete four jobs, they learned the importance of hard work and developed a sense of accomplishment from achieving their goals

Overall, this training method proved effective in instilling important values in our family's future generations. We believe that these experiences will help them develop into responsible, compassionate, and successful individuals who will continue to make a positive impact in the world

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Dior continues to celebrate women leaders and artists with haute couture show that takes place just days before Dior Couture gets a new CEO, its first female CEO, Delphine Arnault thus two powerful women will lead Maison Dior, where Creative Director Maria Grazia Chiuri, who not only re-steers Dior towards more Italian and architectural aesthetic that characterised Dior during its Gianfranco Ferré era, but she is also the very first female Creative Director for Dior Dior Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2023 lifts up the role of feminine artists who questioned the archaic socioanthropological construct Bringing together references from the Maison’s archive as well as integrating the bright energy of the American artist, Joséphine Baker, Dior is again highlighting the importance of human touch, attention to detail, and traditional savoir-faire that stands out in an increasingly virtual world.

The Couture collection continues to go further back to the roots of this discourse and aptly collaborating with contemporary American artist Mickalene Thomas for the design of the setting of the défilé, with her inspiration being Black female role models that broke racial barriers by appreciating how the couture is a way to celebrate social change and individual, Chiuri and Thomas highlight some of the most iconic women of this movement

As the défilé began, each look was strong, as if projecting not only Baker's style and artistic force but also the strength of the heterogeneous, eclectic group of thirteen phenomenal black women, depicted as giant portraits and elaborated with embroidery conceived by the Chanakya ateliers and Chanakya School of Craft across a printed textile base on the walls

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aurav Gupta who graduated from Central Saint Martins makes his official debut during Paris Haute Couture Week, aptly presented at the Indian Republic Day, 26th January Gupta highlights India in his collection in many different ways, often exploring the themes of surrealism, Indian history and rich tradition. By fusing on the traditional methods of building and adornment with his vision of the future,

he masterfully narrates the concept of infinity in his spring-summer 2023 couture collection Gupta's fascination with the ancient Egyptian civilisations, and how it explorations on time and metaphysics is also incorporated through elaborate embroideries and almost sculpture-like

creations Each look has original and timeless twist to it; taking inspiration in the Sanskrit term for zero, shunya (Śūnyatā, शयता), which was developed in India, as the first modern equivalent of numeral zero, by Hindu astronomer and mathematician Brahmagupta in 628 AD This revolutionary discovery and the possibility of advance studies of space and time also inspires Gupta's first official runway show during Paris Haute Couture Week, "I wanted to delve more deeply into our mental landscape to develop an idea that is subliminal" the designer said.

His sculptural draping forms in indigo electric blue in satins, chiffons, organzas represents a sense of futurism of dressing in a way that was absent in other shows in Paris

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obeikas' latest collection reflects not only the values of the designer duo Georges and Jad, but the importance of the relationships and conversations between family or friends in many ways To emphasise this, the show’s cast includes a number of real-life friends of the Maison, walking as couples and pairs in order to create the experience of a once-in-a-lifetime moment at Paris Fashion Week; to name a few: Leonie

The first day of Paris haute Couture week had a strong American vibe; front row occupied by American artists and celebrities at Schiaparelli, or Dior, where the défilés grew to encompass the entire setup. But don't runway and models take all the attention now? They did at Hobeika's show. A new era for the Maison began six months ago with the Fall 2022 Couture collection presented by Co-Creative Directors Georges and Jad Hobeika.

Half year fast forward for their second haute couture jointly signed collection titled 'Small Talks', they present more than seventy original looks, as unique as the Maison’s clients and friends. Underlying this concepts are familial bonds, and the powerful link with the house’s archives that date nearly three decades back in time

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For his Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2023, Alexis Mabille presents one of his boldest shows in terms of playfulness and uncompromisingly couture collections consisting of 36 undeniably powerful and youthful looks

The collection's theme "Color Addict" is fully represented with a diverse colour palette and starts notably with golden tones The attention is on draping, Mabille's favourite Hellenic silhouette is perfectly presented in colours that range from bright gold to dusty olive Other looks feature well tailored pointy shoulders with wide floor length dress, another classic Mabille silhouette However this time the designer refrains from embroidery using it very rarely and letting the outfits and colours speak their own language - a couture poetry.

Mabille's show, like the défilé's soundtrack is always upbeat, and this vibe is translated by models that swayed their way down Christie's Paris premises-where Mabille's clients feel at home, the front-row guests included artists including Ellen von Unwerth, Sasha Ray, the Hungs

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The Zuhair Murad Haute Couture springsummer 2023 show pairs the dexterous design from the Belle Époque paired with the reckless spirit of the seventies.

The show's mood evokes, "nights on the streets of the most mythical bay, young women frolic on Vespa's " Bringing the breeze of contemporary looks and the rich and dramatic color palettes of Cote d'Azur sunsets, the collection goes from bright pink to flame orange, with statement pieces in pale green, Caribbean blue, and fading yellow As the show progressed, the Belle Époque theme became more evident in the majestic dresses fit for grandiose chateau events Notably, Murad's Mariee appears to be an homage to the epoque of grandeur, when the centuries collide

The macramé-adorned wedding dress is unlike anything the designer has previously shown, and its understated labour is in contrast to many other highly embellished outfits, nevertheless, it got a well deserved applause. Reflecting on the history of macramé-style knots , known from the carvings of the Babylonians and Assyrians, the finale underlines the designer's masterful touch; paying hommage to the tradition while keeping his mind in the present This seemingly effortless pairing is the reason for Zuhair Murad's international popularity and the reason why his dresses are so well-suited for red carpets in LA, French Riviera, or dynastic wedding ceremonies Murad's couture looks do not replicate history; rather, his couture proposes casual elegance that captures the freedom and all the modern opportunities.

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Couture from 2022 by Pierpaolo Piccioli questioned the feminine figure as a socio-anthropological construct.

This year's Haute Couture collection continues to go further back to the roots of this discourse exploring a new way to examine this discourse by introducing the concept of Valentino Le Club Couture, a haute couture collection for the red carpet and business meetings featuring an array of well-tailored business suits for all genders Indeed Piccioli stated that the most ordered couture look was the opening look with black tie, Considering everything that is required to produce and present such collections, the Maison collaborates with La Réserve des Arts, a French nonprofit organization with the

aim of supporting the circular economy applied to the creative sector, with its many facets and interlocutors. At the heart of the work of the organization is the salvaging of sets, props and visual merchandising products to which it gives new life, offering them to a Community made up of over 10,000 members, students and art professionals who can buy them for their own creative work

Masterful colour blocking is in Valentino's DNA, this time again crowned by Irish haute couture miliner's feather hats and pieces At Valentino, Couture is a sphere of fantasy and freedom, of the unique and exceptional, where craft is not a fetishistic reflection of value but a means and methodology to achieve improbabilities, to challenge perceptions, see also Valentino com

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Reed Kandalaft

Regional Vice President and General Manager at the Beverly Wilshire a Four Seasons Hotel, Beverly Hills

Kandalaft’s illustrious Four Seasons career began in 2008 as Director of Rooms at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai He quickly rose through the ranks, working at Four Seasons properties in Damascus, Los Angeles, Surfside and most recently One Dalton, Boston

With experience spanning across almost two decades in the luxury hospitality industry, Kandalaft brings creativity, innovation, and a drive for excellence to Beverly Wilshire

You bring with you a wealth of knowledge in running luxury hotels, all of which received top accolades under your leadership What steers your well-honed leadership philosophy, inspired by the passion of the employees?

Each city offers unique challenges and opportunities. It’s finding those and instilling a culture of inclusion, integrity and diversity in which our team can thrive and in turn, provide our guests with exceptional service

What is Kandalaft’s first project?

Well it’s two-fold I’m excited to dig into Beverly Hills I have knowledge of Los Angeles, but Beverly Hills is incredibly unique and I need to quickly get up to speed Our property affords the unique opportunity to be in the heart of it all I plan to visit as many restaurants and landmarks as possible in our quiet enclave within the first 90 days! I’m also excited to get to know the Hotel’s nearly 800 employees

Our team is the heart beat of this renowned property It’s imperative that I get to know everyone who helps make this beauty tick

You and your family are excited to enjoy the West Coast?

My wife and I look forward to enjoying evening strolls yearround in this idyllic weather I’m also excited for my kids to enjoy an outdoor lifestyle just beyond our doorstep

Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel is a history-rich property built in 1928, when Beverly Hills was still undiscovered by Hollywood’s in-crowd Take a step back in time with us as we share fun facts on the evolution of the iconic Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel:

Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel has been made guest appearances in movies such as Escape from the Planet of the Apes, Clueless, Sex and the City: The Movie and Valentine’s Day, but gained worldwide recognition as the setting of the movie Pretty Woman.

The Mediterranean-style pool is modeled after Sophia Loren’s private villa pool in Italy

Famous stars such as Elvis Presley, Warren Beatty and Steve McQueen have all lived in the Hotel, which continues to receive fan mail for the actors, even decades after they have moved out

The Concierge team has a combined total of more than 175 years of experience among them, and six Les Clefs d’Or members.

“It was always a dream of mine to work for such a highly regarded company such as Four Seasons. And since I’ve been with the company, I’ve had the great honour and pleasure of working at so many stunning properties, I now get to add ‘legendary’ to that list.”

Dani García

Consulting Chef, Dani Restaurant, Four Seasons Hotel Madrid

Dani García is one of the most famous chefs in Spanish haute cuisine and passionate about local gastronomy and product His cuisine blends Andalusian tradition with a sophisticated and innovative style and with a strong focus on the quality of the product, always treated with the utmost respect and care.

After obtaining three Michelin stars with Dani García Restaurante in Marbella, Dani decided to take his cuisine around the world, opening restaurants in Dubai and New York, among others Dani currently holds two Michelin stars at his fine dining restaurant Smoked Room in Madrid.

"For any chef to receive this recognition is unique and special. It is the ultimate in the world of cuisine and it is a real source of pride. For me, Andalusian cuisine is my home, my family, my culture It is what I have seen and eaten all my life It is my essence "

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s unique and special. It is the ultimate in the world of cuisine and it is a real source of pride For me, Andalusian cuisine is my home, my family, my culture. It is what I have seen and eaten all my life It is my essence

How do you balance several restaurants across the globe?

Luckily, I have a team that accompanies me so that I can be there for everything and that our identity is not lost In each country, such as Doha, London or New York, we have people who have trained with us and, in addition, at the opening we have been there to see everything and make it perfect When we open in Dubai, which we will do at the end of this year, we will do the same.

How do you reach success? - It is daily work without rest.

What research was necessary for your menus in Madrid?

Whenever we have a project, we analyse and study where we are and what we want In Dani's case we are in Four Seasons, which is one of the best hotels in the world We wanted you to be able to have the most special food with unique dishes that were in my three Michelin-starred Dani García Restaurant, such as the nitro tomato, for example.

Or you can have a Rossini burger There is a very varied menu that adapts and changes according to the season, so you can play with different products or types of preparation.

What is the premise of your two-Michelin-starred fine dining establishment, Smoked Room in Madrid?

Enjoy

As Chef Consultant at Dani Brasserie, he combines a unique fusion of flavours and innovation with a touch of fun, with the great authenticity and passion that defines him.

You gained your first Michelin star at the age of 24 and later three Michelin stars with Dani García Restaurante in Marbella. What does this signify to you and what does Andalusian cuisine represent to you?

Chef Dani García: For any chef to receive this recognition

Fatih Tutak

Chef at TURK Fatih Tutak, MICHELIN star** restaurant, Istanbul

Chef Fatih Tutak was recognised with a debut two-star showing at the award ceremony, when his TURK Fatih Tutak restaurant made history.

Chef Tutak's successful concept is "Cooking with Time", which entails the importance of both time as a cooking construct knowing when is best to serve an ingredient at its optimal taste and time as an indefinite continuation of life and his thirst for creativity

Chef Fatih Tutak, who was born in Istanbul in 1985, has spent the majority of his career working in some of the most prestigious dining establishments in Turkey and abroad, including the Ritz-Carlton Cam in Istanbul under renowned chef Paul Pairet and, in the Far East, in Tokyo under Seiji Yamamoto at the three Michelin-starred Nihonryori Ryugin, before he was given the opportunity to work alongside René Redzepi at the lauded Noma

Where did your passion for Turkish cuisine start?

Chef Fatih Tutak: We wanted to reflect our own perspective on Turkish cuisine and establish TURK as a distinctive dining destination for the nation when we made the decision to open it Therefore, every aspect has been covered, including architecture, design, music, culinary expression, and beverages We set out to develop a complete experience centered on expressing and providing Turkish cuisine I worked as a cook for a very long time and alongside many excellent chefs.

How was it to launch your first restaurant in the late 2019, and then receive two Michelin stars in 2022, in spite of the pandemic and all the restrictions?

Chef Fatih Tutak: It was a big challenge, and this restaurant is also a reflection of what I learnt from them We wanted to offer this cosmopolitan, global, and gourmet side since there are many excellent restaurants in the country, and I respect what they are doing

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"If I don’t find key ingredients, I am forced to change the menu; this pushes me to create It is also why Turkish cuisine is so tasty because of the creativity of chefs that arises from an appetite for variation and the simplicity of its ingredients. We have so many ingredients that we prepare ahead of time Because we must respect the environment food becomes precious to us, like a diamond -

We wanted to open fantastic restaurants where both local and foreign customers could experience our food and where our staff members could develop professionally from the beginning of their employment Turkish food has a rich history as well as many facets Although Turkish BBQ and street food are well-known, they only make up 1% of Turkish cuisine. We decided to do more as a result and present Turkish food at its highest level

How would you summarize your early career working with celebrity Chefs in Noma, in Copenhagen or in Tokyo?

Chef Fatih Tutak: My professional development and growth have greatly benefited from working with such outstanding and well-known chefs I can use all I've learned about their philosophy, cooking methods, and vision in my own cooking It was an honour for me to be in their kitchen at such a young period in my career because they are both significant components of my profession

Our goal was to start our own restaurant serving Turkish cuisine The detail of every single dish is enhanced by complimenting beverages and music. We sought to improve the entire dining experience, and in doing so, I hope to establish a new, universally recognized vocabulary for Turkish cuisine

What are the advantages and benefits of having such a unique destination and work environment as Istanbul?

Chef Fatih Tutak: Istanbul is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, bringing together so many different cultures from the Byzantine, Ottoman, Turk, Armenian, and Kurdish peoples, and its unique history and journey define the city. All this gives Istanbul soul and a creative vibe. It's incredibly inspiring everywhere you go, whether you're walking on a boat I feel so lucky to have been born and raised here Every time I take a walk outside or go on a tour of the city, it nourishes my soul, which translates into and is reflected in my cooking

You developed a tasting menu of "New Turkish Cuisine"?

Chef Fatih Tutak: Turkey has its own cuisine. Thus, we are inspired by many inputs, but we remain true to our Turkish roots, so when you have a dish, you can always discern the taste of Turkish cuisine

In terms of cooking technique, we can apply all cooking techniques, which can be inspired by Danish, German, or French cooking. Cooking techniques are very universal in general

The different cooking techniques (eg salting, fermentation, and preservation) were developed as a response to the lack of technology that could preserve food Today we can pair these with the new technology and develop innovative ways of cooking that can enhance or create new flavors

In my opinion, there are no limitations, in terms of the availability, inspiration and exchange of ideas today. Still, we never change the traditional dishes; we need to respect the Turkish tradition, which means we do not copy or replicate them

We have a couple of traditional dishes on the menu now; they are signature dishes of Turkish cuisine, but we don't change them to show them off. If anything, we can elevate them using the best of what’s in season, improving cooking techniques, and even combining art, science, physics, and entertainment to tell the story of a particular dish

How can food and flavours can stimulate our mood?

Chef Fatih Tutak: Food is very sentimental for me because it touches your soul and heart. We hope that all our menu experiences will connect guests to cherished memories

Turkish guests understand this well, and they can relate to it instantly We don't only serve food; we present a menu that feeds the soul. We work with a micro-seasonal menu, so we don’t change the menu each season, four times a year, but rather almost every four weeks.

Why is "cooking with time" important for your menu?

Chef Fatih Tutak: We catch nature and its products at the right time We make use of whatever nature provides us during its peak season, whether we preserve it or cook it over time We capture the peak quality and flavors of the season's fruits and preserve them by working with them and then allowing them to rest, age, and ferment We then reuse them the following year. This is our philosophy of "cooking with time"

We have so many ingredients that we prepare ahead of time, because of our principle of continuity and because we must respect the environment. Food is precious to us, like a diamond Therefore, we need to show the climate and seasonality of Turkish geography because we use everything from here Every part of this country has different terrain, and we focus to find the best-quality products and whose production would not be harmful to the land, water, and sea.

Our guests are always served a sampling menu consisting of multiple dishes. We have almost 50 dishes on our menu. (This interview has been edited, see all on moralmoda com)

Above: TURK's open kitchen and interiors Left: Chef Fatih Tutak Images: İbrahim Özbunar Below: Chef and the team Image: Duygu Turkmen

Now we are witnessing an evolution in people's eating habits, and people eat less meat. A lot of plant-based dishes from the Aegean region are a good example, and they naturally use high-quality local olive oils "

" Solutions do exist, as does the will. However, the scale in which we need to take action means that we must give these solutions and this will a new dimension. Above all, it means that we must work together in a coordinated manner with companies, scientists, financial players and all those who make a difference. Without this coordination we will not succeed in giving the various initiatives mentioned here the full scope that they deserve” - HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco.

The 4th edition of the Ocean Innovators Platform in Monaco

The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation organised the 4th edition of its Ocean Innovators Platform, 21 March, as part of the Monaco Ocean Week 2023.

Aimed at promoting entrepreneurship, innovation and investment, this event has become an essential meeting place for highlighting cutting-edge technologies and inventive solutions towards a sustainable blue economy

Nico Rosberg, 2016 Formula One World Champion, and awarded Sustain-ability Entrepreneur and Greentech Investor, came to testify about his commitment to accelerating green innovation in the search for positive impacts for the benefit of the nature and future generations.

Referring to start-ups, he indicated what were for him the two main selection criteria: "First, you invest in people, the founder and his team; second,

you look at the market, keeping in mind that potential market size equals potential impact"

Panel talks covered the current state of seafood production and consumption, sustainable fishing and alternatives to traditional products Three other round tables included panel on the challenges of shipping sustainability, moderated by Desiree Fixler, Presid of VentureESG

Vital to the global economy as it carries around 90% of world trade, shipping currently accounts for almost 3% of total global emissions and could increase by 84% by 2050 if we do not act urgently in the face of this issue Experts, from various fields, shared the latest and best practices in sustainable coastal infrastructure design and development.

While 90% of the oceans remains unexplored, and more than 80% of the sea floor is unmapped, the ocean data is one of the keys to solving major issues

Wreckdock debuts a new innovative offshore recycling company

Wreckdock, an industry leader in responsible vessel recycling, launches a new offshore recycling company and offers an early investment round of discounted shares for early-stage investors

Wreckdock recently drew attention over its bid to develop a safe and sustainable facility located in Saudi Arabia, including a fully serviced labor compound for its employees

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Along with Four Seasons, this new venture brings together an unparalleled trio: Nadim Ashi and Philip Levine, leading luxury entre-preneurs and bold visionaries of this exceptional yacht experience, as well as Fincantieri, one of the world’s leading shipbuilding groups.

With its inaugural journey anticipated for late 2025, the first Four Seasons vessel will be 207 metres long and 27 metres wide with 14 decks At a cost to build of USD 4 2 million per suite, no expense is being spared

New Standard in Luxury Travel: Net Zero

Boom Supersonic and IWC Schaffhausen unveil a more sustainable future

Four Seasons Yachts represents the next chapter of our long history of industry leading innovation, and a milestone moment for our company as we continue to capitalize on new opportunities to extend the world of Four Seasons,” says Christian Clerc, President, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

Boom Supersonic, a partner of IWC Schaffhausen since 2021, unveils its vision of a more sustainable future for commercial air travel at the Farnborough Airshow 2022.

Boom Supersonic had previously joined Airspeeder, the first racing series for electric flying cars, to discuss the “Future of Mobility” as part of the IWC Signature Talk at the recent Watches and Wonders exhibition in Geneva

Net zero at double speed: the future of luxury travel

Boom unveils a production Overture design, optimised for speed, safety, and sustainability This commercial airliner, is designed to be net zero for carbon emissions, capable of flying on 100% sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) at twice the speed of today’s fastest passenger jets. Boom Supersonic is also currently preparing its supersonic demonstrator aircraft XB-1 for its maiden flight.

World’s first net zero transatlantic flight - powered by the Rolls-Royce

World’s first net zero transatlantic flight to fly from UK in 2023, will be powered by the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000, with Virgin Atlantic receiving government funding to fly across the pond using solely sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). SAF could create a UK industry with an annual turnover of £2 4bn by 2040, and which supports up to 5,200 UK jobs by 2035.

Following the successful launch of its Parisian property situated in the heart of the city's "triangle of gold," and ultra-modern Tokyo Bulgari Hotel, the brand will debut its IX luxury hotel this June in the Eternal City, an dth ebrand's hometown for over 130 years.

Bulgari Hotel Roma, set in a rationalist building from the late 1930s by architect Vittorio Ballio Morpurgo, faces two of the most iconic Roman landmarks, the Ara Pacis and the Mausoleum of Augustus, the first Roman Imperator. The new Roman landmark will celebrate the magnificence of its hometown's history The year 2023 not only marks debut of two new resorts but 75th years of The Bulgari Serpenti iconic design (far right), Bulgarihotels com

Bulgari Hotel debuts in the Eternal City

We are particularly proud to have secured such an extraordinary location for the new Bvlgari Hotel in Rome,” says Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin. © Copyright all images