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EDITOR’S LETTER Welcome to the second issue of The Cash Collective. After a successful launch issue (and many thanks to all of our avid readers), we bring you a collective of Christmas cheer, menswear and city guides in our first ever double issue. From the hottest spots to shop as well as the top cafes, bars and places to nosh on food in Paris, to exploring Bali with Deus’ Dustin Humprey and sight seeing in London with VisitBritain’s CEO Sandie Dawe, there is a world just waiting to be explored. Whilst putting together this issue I was also lucky enough to sit down with Jeremy Hackett, founder and creator of Hackett London, during his visit to Abu Dhabi to find out how to tailor the perfect suit (p24). Also in Abu Dhabi was the opening of the new Montblanc store (p4) and to celebrate VIP guests were treated to a soirée at the Rosewood Hotel where the lovely and extremely talented Hatty Pedder sketched portraits (pictured). As well turn to page 26 to see the latest ‘it’ bags by Longchamp and Amanda Navai that The Cash Collective is coveting. So until 2014, with New Year’s resolutions in tow, have a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and we’ll see you back here for our February edition.

Shannon Wylie SHANNON’S PORTRAIT BY HATTY PEDDER AT MONTBLANC, ABU DHABI PRICES IN TCC ARE APPROXIMATE

THE CASH COLLECTIVE Issue 2 I December I January EDITOR IN CHIEF Shannon Wylie media@shannonwylie.com +971 50 2987601 HEAD OF PHOTOGRAPHY Cameron Clegg photography@cameronclegg.com +971 50 922 4546 CONTRIBUTORS VMX Creative Studio info@thecashcollective.com thecashcollective.com PO Box 454992 Dubai, UAE

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SHOP / 4

CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE THE COLLECTIVE / 6

BALI

CITY GUIDE / 8

LONDON CITY GUIDE / 10

PARIS

CITY GUIDE / 12

MENSWEAR: EYE OF THE TIGER FASHION / 14

JEREMY HACKETT TALKING POINT / 24

TOTES STYLISH NEWS / 26

ROAD TEST BEAUTY / 28

THE SPA REVIEW / 31

EDITOR’S CHOICE MUST-HAVE / 32

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ALDO Hamra St, Beirut +961 1 884 770 ext. 235 aldoshoes.com If you’re looking to stay on trend and on budget then Aldo shoes and accessories are just the ticket.

HERMÈS WATCHES IAPM Mall, Shanghai +86 21 5466 8683 hermes.com October 2013 saw Hermès open the latest of 23 watches-only stores in Shanghai marking the brands continued expansion into the Asian market.

MONTBLANC Shop 128 The Galleria, Sowwah Square, Abu Dhabi +971 2 676 4776 montblanc.com Montblanc celebrated the launch of their new store in Abu Dhabi last month and The Cash Collective was there to celebrate. There’s nothing we love more than a classic watch, designer pen and luxury leather goods.

WOLF & MAIDEN Unit A106, The Woodstock Exchange, 66 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town +27 79 088 8174 wolfandmaiden.com An amazing artisan collection made with leather and wood, these products are made to last a life time. The finest of detail is payed to each and every hand-made piece too.

OROTON Al Ghurair Centre, Dubai +61 4 295 6147 oroton.com The first Middle Eastern outlet for the Australian label opened this month. With the opening came Oroton’s signature mens and womens accessories collection including handbags, shoes, wallets, briefcases and keychains.

CUSTOMER Level 6, 289 Flinders Lane, Melbourne +61 3 9662 1279 customerstore.com.au Brought to customers by the couple who design menswear label, Britten, Alex and Tim Britten’s store Customer is filled with tailored designs.

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PAUL SMITH The Dubai Mall, Dubai +61 4 339 8572 paulsmith.co.uk The newly re-opened Paul Smith store at The Dubai Mall, celebrated with the unveiling on the limited edition Dubai bag, which The Cash Collective was fortunate enough to photograph first in this issue’s menswear shoot, Eye of The Tiger (p14).

SHOP GUIDE This month’s top ten shops to watch as seen on wyshop.co

ROBERTO CAVALLI JUNIOR The Dubai Mall, Dubai +61 4 368 9968 robertocavalli.com ‘When I first saw the collection I knew that the Middle East market would love Roberto Cavalli Junior which led me to open the new and exciting boutique, said Reem Abou Samra, owner of the Roberto Cavalli Junior Boutique.

TOM FORD 201-202 Sloane St, London +44 20 3141 7800 tomford.com Tom Ford’s latest flagship store opened in London with an A-list guest list that included Amber Le Bon, Anna Wintour, Daisy Lowe and Laura Bailey.

ALICE MCCALL 549 Chapel St, Melbourne +61 3 9826 8807 alicemccall.com Known for her cuts and colour, Alice McCall launched her eponymous label in 2004 and has since expanded into three standalone boutiques in Syndey and Melbourne.

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CHRISTMAS LAST MINUTE GIFT IDEAS FOR HIM AND HER

Montblanc pen, $1059 montblanc.com

Happy Socks, $13 happysocks.com

Tommy Hilfiger watch, $313 Hour Choice stores

Cash money clip, $40 menincities.com

Hemingway set by Juniper Books, $523 modaoperandi.com

Burberry cufflinks, $205 stylebop.com

Montblanc organiser, $634 montblanc.com

Eddie Handmade , $180 eddiehandmade.com

Asus Transformer Book T10, $462 asus.com

Men in Cities flask, $40 menincities.com

THE COLLECTIVE

Agent Provocateur Lottus kimino, $2645 agentprovocateur.com

Folli Follie bracelet, $125 follifollie.com

Nil & Mon tee, $189 valleydez.com

Vivienne Westwood for Lush knot-wrap $40 lush.com

Poupee Couture bag, $220 poupeecouture.com

Chicnova socks, $10 chicnova.com

Casadei shoes, $1576 casadei.com

Steve Madden shoes, $109.95 stevemadden.com

Weill necklace, $135 weill.com

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Bimba & Lola earrings, $75 bimbaylola.com

BALI CITY GUIDE

CASH IN ON THE COOLEST HOT SPOTS WITH DEUS’ DUSTIN HUMPREY

FÉ CANTEEN Jalan Batubolong 34, Canggu +62 878 6228 1755 This cafe has great decor and food made with love. There’s also good coffee and juices making Canteen a great stop after a surf.

REVOLVER Jalan Kayu Aya 3, Seminyak +62 361 788 4968 revolverbali.com Not only does Revolver have the best coffee in Bali, it always serves up a great breakfast too.

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CAFE BALI Jalan Oberoi Laksmana, Seminyak +62 361 736 484 This international eatery is known for its mix of French and Eastern cuisine. The decor too stands out thanks to the unique chandeliers that hang from the ceiling.

I HAVE THIS THING WHERE I CAN ONLY TRAVEL WITH PURPOSE BUT IF I WAS TO SHOW A FRIEND A GREAT DAY IN BALI (THAT DID NOT INVOLVE DEUS) IT WOULD GO SOMETHING LIKE THIS... 6.30AM SURF, COFFEE AND BREAKFAST AT CANTEEN. 12PM GO CHILL POOL SIDE AT THE VILLA WHILE HAVING A CHEF PREPARE YOU A TRADITIONAL INDONESIAN LUNCH. 2PM HAVE A MASSAGE FOLLOWED BY A QUICK NAP. THEN GO ON A MOTORCYCLE RIDE THROUGH THE RICE PADDIES. 5PM SUNSET DRINKS ON THE BEACH, BACK TO THE VILLA TO FRESHEN UP AND THEN A FEW WARM-UP COCKTAILS. 7PM DINNER AT SARONG, THEN HANG AT MANTRA, GO CLOSE DOWN LA FAVELA, THEN BACK TO THE VILLA FOR AN AFTERHOURS POOL PARTY!

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HORN EMPORIUM Jalan Petitenget 100X, Seminyak SHO P +61 361 473 8330 horn-emporium.com Full of one off pieces that are more high end, this fashion and homewares shop comes highly recommended. The gallery-like store stocks pieces for men, women and children. BIASA Jalan Raya Sanggingan, Ubud +62 361 887 8002 biasabali.com Full of artwork, photography and clothing that you won’t find elsewhere in Bali. They also have stores in Seminyak and Sanur. DRIFTER Jalan Oberoi 50, Seminyak +62 813 374 05233 driftersurf.com Two of my favourite designers are stocked here: Christine Tang’s lavel Mikoh which is basic, sexy and all class as well as Rama McCabe’s label Critical Slide. He makes great board shorts, which we also stock at Deus. BAR S D SARONG FOO Jalan Petitenget 19, Seminyak +62 361 473 7809 sarongbali.com In my opinion Sarong has been serving the best food in Bali since day one. The restaurant, bar and lounge serves up Asian cuisine that is next to none.

MANTRA Jalan Petitenget Raya 77X, Seminyak +62 361 715 2000 mantrabali.com My friends hang out at Mantra. It has a rustic vibe with red brick walls and exposed wooden beams so it’s a great spot to grab lunch and dinner as well as drinks.

WARUNG BUMI Jalan Monkey Forest, Ubud +62 361 976 698 bumifood.com This place has the best local food in Bali. So if you want to try Indonesian fare this is the place to go. They also have a cooking school too.

POTATO HEAD Jalan Petitenget, Seminyak +62 361 473 7979 ptthead.com When there is a live concert, this Seminyak location is worth a visit. Situated on the beach Potato Head has a restaurant as well as a pool and bar and it’s always busy.

PETITENGET Jalan Petitenget 40X, Seminyak +62 361 473 3054 petitenget.net Always a good mix of people to chat with and the food is consistently good at this Seminyak restaurant. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as drinks, make sure you add Petitenget to your list of must eat and drink places.

DEUS Jalan Batu Mejan 8, Canggu +62 361 368 3395 deuscustoms.com My own backyard, Deus. It may sound arrogant and conceded but our backyard is such a great venue to watch live music and hang out with friends. Plus we have a restaurant and our shop has the Deus motorbikes, surfboards and clothing too. ISSUE 2 DECEMBER I JANUARY I THE CASH COLLECTIVE

LONDON CITY GUIDE

A FILM, FASHION AND FOOD GUIDE TO THE UK’S CAPITAL CITY WITH VISITBRITAIN CEO SANDIE DAWE K

SH HARRODS OP 87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge +44 20 7730 1234 harrods.com This luxury department store is a must-shop but be prepared for the expansive seven floors of fashion, food, beauty and even pet ware. It’s impressive!

SELFRIDGES 400 Oxford Street +44 11 3369 8040 selfridges.com The world-famous Selfridges is a British-born high street store and now the inspiration behind the new television show Mr Selfridge, which follows the rise and fall of the titular US retail mogul who created the brand. PORTOBELLO ROAD MARKET Portobello Road, Notting Hill portobellomarket.org Visit the famous Portobello Road market in Notting Hill where scenes from the film of the same name were shot. Here you’ll find fresh produce, fashion and antiques.

Net-a-Porter Zagat Dubai The Dubai Mall

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9AM START YOUR DAY OFF WITH A HARRY POTTER WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR. 1PM ENJOY LUNCH AT A BRITISH PUB AND THEN HOP ABOARD THE LONDON EYE WHERE YOU’LL ENJOY BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF BIG BEN, LONDON BRIDGE AND THE THAMES. 3PM MAKE A PIT STOP AT THE LONDON DUNGEON OR HEAD TO OXFORD STREET TO SHOP. 8PM TAKE IN A SHOW AT LONDON’S WEST END OR VISIT THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE.

RONNIE SCOTTS 47 Frith Street, Soho BAR S +44 20 7439 0747 ronniescotts.co.uk The famous London jazz bar Ronnie Scotts was just one of the locations Naomi Watts was spotted filming the movie Diana. G-BAR 1-7 Eberle Street, Liverpool +44 151 236 4416 g-bar.com If you’re looking to party until 8am Stanley Street is the place to go and in particular head to the popular G-Bar. THE LAB 12 Old Compton Street, W1d 4TQ +44 20 7437 7820 labbaruk.com The Lab, which stands for the London Academy of Bartenders, is renowned amongst bar-hoppers as being the best place for a cocktail.

BROWNS 1 Bonds Hill, Londonderry +44 28 7134 5180 brownsrestaurant.com When it comes to fine dining, Browns is the place to go. It’s romantic with excellent food and there’s an early bird special that is excellent value. STORY DELI 123 Bethnal Green Road, Shoreditch +44 79 1819 7352 storydeli.com VisitBritain’s goodwill ambassador and film director, Ali Mustafa, says Story Deli is “the best kept secret in Shoreditch”. So make sure you grab a slice of pizza at this food haunt.

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THE V&A CAFE Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL +44 20 7942 2000 vam.ac.uk Enjoy culture and cuisine at this cafe, which is located inside the V&A gallery, and was the first museum restaurant in the world. Now the award-winning London caterers Benugo serve up sandwiches, pastries, beer and wine here. THE ESPRESSO ROOM 31-35 Great Ormond Street +44 77 6071 4883 theespressoroom.com Perfect for a cold London day, this coffee shop is small but seriously good.

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BEACH BLANKET BABYLON 45 Ledbury Road, Notting Hill +44 20 7229 2907 FO OD beachblanket.co.uk Enjoy a romantic meal à deux at the stylish Beach Blanket Babylon restaurant which is set in an elegant Rococo-style mansion.

BAR ITALIA 22 Frith Street, Soho CAF É +44 20 7437 4520 baritaliasoho.co.uk You’ll be hard pressed to find a better roasted coffee in town. This 64-year-old coffee shop is a favourite with locals too.

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PARIS CITY GUIDE

ENJOY THE FOOD, FASHION AND FAMOUS SITES IN THE CITY OF LIGHTS

TOU A D RIST T AY OUT ALK 9AM ENJOY A

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CROISSANT AND COFFEE AT A CHIC PARISIAN CAFE. 10.30AM THEN, IF YOU’VE ALREADY SEEN THE LOUVRE AND NOTRE DAME, HEAD TO THE MUSEUM OF RODIN. HERE YOU’LL FIND ARTIST AUGUSTE RODIN’S WORKS IN WHAT WAS ONCE HIS HOME. 1PM ENJOY LUNCH ON THE STREETS OF PARIS. 3PM IF YOU’RE A HISTORY BUFF OR JUST INTERESTED IN THE HUMAN BODY, THEN A VISIT TO THE CATACOMBS IS A MUST. 5PM FINISH YOUR DAY WITH A BREATHTAKING VIEW OF THE CITY FROM THE PANTHEON. IT’S THE IDEAL SPOT WHEN THE EIFFEL TOWER IS TOO BUSY. 8PM DINE ON FRENCH DELICACIES AND LOCAL WINE.

GALERIES LAFAYETTE SH 40 Blvd Haussmann OP +33 142 823 456 galerieslafayette.com Known for it’s food and fashion, this French department store is worth getting lost in. LOUIS VUITTON 101 Avenue des Champs-Elysees +33 153 575 200 louisvuitton.com Whether you have the cash to splash or not, the Louis Vuitton on the ChampsElysees is the epitome of all Louis Vuitton stores. COLETTE 213 rue Saint-Honore +33 155 353 390 colette.fr This French concept store is located across three floors and besides the must-see fashion, it also has a water bar which is stocked with over 100 brands of water.

ANGELINA PARIS 226 Rue de Rivoli FÉ +33 142 608 200 CA angelina-paris.fr Think macaroons, eclairs, and croque monsieur. Then there’s The MontBlonc, Angelina’s signature sweet with meringue, chantilly whipped cream and chestnut cream vermicelli. PLACE CONTRESCAPRE 57 Rue Lacépède +33 143 368 288 Known for having great food and service, this cafe is ideal for people watching while enjoying Parisian cuisine. LE GRAND CAFE 4, Boulevard des Capucines +33 143 121 900 legrandcafe.com Enjoy duck foie gras, seafood and macaroons whilst soaking up the Parisian sights from the restaurant’s sidewalk.

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LA ROTISSERIE 19 quai de la Tournelle + +33 143 541 747 larotisseriedelatour.com La Rotisserie, formerly known as La Rotisserie du Beaujolais, is a popular French restaurant so reservations are recommended. Try the lamb shoulder.

LES TROIS MAILLETZ BARS 56 Rue Galande +33 143 259 686 lestroismailletz.fr This restaurant cum piano bar cum cabaret is always a great night out dating back to 1948. EXPERIMENTAL COCKTAIL CLUB 37 rue Saint-Sauveur +33 145 088 809 experimentalcocktailclub.com This bar is exactly as the name suggests, a mixology-type watering hole where you won’t find standard servings. LE BARON ROUGE 1 rue Théophile Roussel +33 143 431 432 If there’s one place to taste French grape, it’s in Paris and this relaxed wine bar is the perfect setting for any tourist looking to live it up like the locals.

AU PHIL DU VIN 23, rue Frédéric Sauton +33 144 411 409 auphilduvin.fr This chic bistro with outside dining offers a three course meal for $44. It comes highly recommended by locals and tourists alike.

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BISTRO MAZARIN 42 Rue Mazarine +33 143 299 901 If you’re looking for traditional French fare, yes that includes escargot, a cozy atmosphere JANUARY I THEin CASH COLLECTIVE 13 then this is the place to indulge.

FASHION

EYE OF THE TIGER STEP UP THE STAKES WITH A NEW SEASON OF SPORTSWEAR-INSPIRED-STREET STYLE

Stylist Shannon Wylie Photographer Cameron Clegg cameronclegg.com Retoucher VMX Creative Studio vmx-me.com Model Tim W. 14

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DAZZLING BLUE Lulu & Co top, $255, S*uce, shopatsauce.com

RADIANT ORCHID Balmain dress, $2356, Stylebop, stylebop.com

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HEMLOCK

Puma jacket, $106, Puma stockists, puma.com, Diesel helmet, $354, Diesel bracelet, $131 and Diesel ring, $100, Diesel stockists, diesel.com, Balmain pants, $560, Stylebop, stylebop.com ISSUE 2 DECEMBER I JANUARY I THE CASH COLLECTIVE

Paul Smith limited edition Dubai bag, $536, Paul Smith The Dubai Mall, paulsmith.co.uk, The Emperor 1688 jacket, $953 and pants, $218, theemperor1688.com, Diesel t-shirt, $54 and Diesel shoes, $253, Diesel stockists, diesel.com, Werkstatt Munchen necklace, $325, Stylebop, stylebop.com 18 THE CASH COLLECTIVE I ISSUE 2 DECEMBER I JANUARY

Diesel Black Gold t-shirt, $227, Diesel stockists, diesel.com, Closed tracksuit pants, POR, Stylebop, stylebop.com, Trinomic by Puma sneakers, $155, Puma stockists, puma.com ISSUE 2 DECEMBER I JANUARY I THE CASH COLLECTIVE 19

Diesel bomber jacket, $633 and sneakers, $272, Diesel stockists, diesel.com, Alexander McQueen for Puma sneakers, $408, Puma stockists, puma.com 20 THE CASH COLLECTIVE I ISSUE 2 DECEMBER I JANUARY

SAND AND PLACID BLUE Three Floor dress, $240, S*uce, shopatsauce.com Ayam Africa rings, $27 each, More Café, morecafe.co ISSUE 2 DECEMBER I JANUARY I THE CASH COLLECTIVE

The Emperor 1688 tracksuit top, $260, tracksuit pants, $220 and gloves, $54, theemperor1688.com, Burberry collared shirt, $193, Stylebop, stylebop.com, Puma shoes, $90, Puma stockists, puma.com 22 THE CASH COLLECTIVE I ISSUE 2 DECEMBER I JANUARY

The Emperor 1688 shirt, $231, theemperor1688.com

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TALKING POINT : TAILORING

Q&A

JEREMY HACKETT After a whirlwind trip including an intinary of Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan and Paris, the master of menswear was in the UAE to launch his new store...

What do you think of your new Abu Dhabi store? It actually feels like I’m in London at the moment. The layout and fitting is very similar to our London stores. We create a house feeling where it’s very intimate and cozy. I think it will do very well. What has been your most memorable store opening? I’m going back quite a long time but probably our shop in Sloane Street, which we opened in 1992. It really set the parametres for the brand. It was a big step for us, an expensive step, but it’s proved to be a fantastic shop. Before that we had five tiny shops in Fulham and they all sold different things but we felt we needed to get it all under one roof, so we moved to Sloane Street. Which is really where the heart of Hackett is anyway. Also just last week we opened a massive shop on Regent Street and it’s just incredible. It’s our biggest shop in the world and it’s just stunning, if I’m being modest (laughs). How do you tailor a men’s suit? Tailoring is a big part of our business. There’s nothing worse than a guy who’s got a reasonable suit on but his sleeve is down to his knuckles. It just looks awful.

You need to be showing maybe threequarters of an inch of cuff. Yet probably the most important part of the suit is the shoulder. Everything stems from the shoulder, so it needs to fit and not stand off the back, which you see so often. A jacket should fit closely to the neck and be fairly natural and fairly soft and you shouldn’t be bulging out of it. You see a lot of guys bulging out of their jackets. Which three items do you travel with? A navy blue blazer, a pair of jeans and a pair of comfortable shoes. Trying to get a pair of lace-up brogues on after travelling on a plane for 10 hours or 20 hours? For more information on Hackett visit hackett.com

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NEWS

TOTES STYLISH AMANDA NAVAI

How five women, and their python bags, are in support of the United Nations World Food Programme...

Iranian-born, Dubai-based, Amanda Navai, was welcomed into the United Nations World Food Program in March 2013. Fast-forward eight months and the luxury handbag designer known for her use of python skin has just celebrated her collaboration with four of Dubai’s most influencial women in fashion. “Rosemin, Alanoud, Diala and Louise are all very successful woman with huge followings. So when I told them about my partnership with the WFP and the work they are carrying out they got super

excited about the idea and here we are!” “We are all honored to be a part of this incredible venture, and we hope that our unity will be mirrored everywhere.” All profits from the bags, which are valued between $1200 and $2200, go towards alleviating the hunger of around 1000 to 3000 people in Syria. The limited edition handbags are now available at Bloomingdale’s, Dubai (+971 4350 5333) and from 6 February at Saks Fifth Avenue, Bahrain (+973 1717 2000), while stocks last.

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(left to right) Rosemin Manji, Alanoud Badr, Amanda Navai, Diala Makki and Louise Nichol

LONGCHAMP

Following in the footsteps of Kate Moss, Daria Werbowy and Coco Rocha comes the new face of the luxury French brand, Alexa Chung...

Longchamp handbags are hard to miss. With their distinctive colours – just as an FYI it’s all about lemon, orange, vermilion and platinum this season – to the latest styles, think the Le Pliage Cuir (pictured) and finally to the classics including the iconic foldable bag – which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2014 – Longchamp has a history of being the go-to bag for women, and some men. From 1948 Paris where the Longchamp label was founded by Jean Cassegrain (it’s still owned and run by the Cassegrain family today) to the latest collection which launches worldwide in January 2014, Longchamp will continue to be a fashion staple and a regular name in The Cash Collective wardrobe. ISSUE 2 DECEMBER I JANUARY I THE CASH COLLECTIVE

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From ‘it’ girl status to brand ambassador, British-born Alexa Chung, 30, is the latest celebrity to put a face to the infamous leather label, Longchamp. Speaking about the Spring 2014 collction, Marie-Sabine Leclercq, Head of Global Communications at Longchamp, says, “We intend luxury to be part of the everyday life of an active, dynamic, cosmopolitan woman – a woman who loves fashion, but is not a fashion victim. Alexa Chung totally represents that vision. She is smart, sparkling, stylish – the ultimate embodiment of the movement and energy that are at the heart of Longchamp.” From St. Tropez (where the campaign with Alexa was photographed) to Dubai,

BEAUTY

ROAD TEST

ESSENTIALS FOR A NEW YEAR, A NEW YOU

Ideal for any man, this badger hair shaving brush and stand is the ultimate gift for the guy who has everything. Shop online at moltonbrown.com now and you’ll receive a free sample & gift box with all orders.

These luxury candles come in a range of scents inspired by cities and one of our faves for the holiday season is Augusto inspired by Capri. Imagine sun soaked pebbled beaches and cobblestone alleyways lined with bougainvillea.

Voyager Life candle, $50 large (60 hour burn), $35 mini (30 hour burn) voyagerlife.com.au

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Molton Brown shaving brush, $160, Molton Brown stockists or SHO P moltonbrown.com

The newly launched range of products from Panasonic work with Nanoe technology also known as ‘nano-sized electrostatic atomized water particles’, which allows this hairstraightener to infuse your hair with moisture instead of drying it out.

Panasonic Nanoe hair straightener, $122, Panasonic stockists or panasonic.com

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Calling all Dubai expats, if you’re looking for a gift with meaning this year then why not indulge your loved ones with a hamper from Detox Delight. Packed full of goodness, each Christmas Delight comes with a one-day detox voucher, tea and candle.

Christmas Delight Box, $205, detox-delight.ae

Voted the best beauty buy by Natural Health in 2011 this lifting eye gel is still one of our favourites for hiding tired party eyes.

Ole Henriksen SHOP eye gel, $38, Ole Henriksen stockists or olehenriksen.com

This luxurious new body cream from La Prairie is infused with the lightness of souflee and the firming properties of caviar to help nourish and hydrate your skin. It’s one luxury worth investing in.

La Prairie body cream, $378, La Prairie stockists or laprairie.com

Revive your skin during and after the festive season with this blend of glycolic acid, Safflower oil and Aloe Vera. It’s particularly recommended for use on dehydrated and sunburnt skin.

Bravura London’s Glyco Radiance Body Milk, $29 bravuralondon.com

A fresh white floral fragrance, this is the perfect scent for the festive season if you’re on a tropical island. Think notes of Coconut flower, lime, jasmine, and myrrh.

Elle L’aime by Lolita Lempicka fragrance, $115, Lolita Lempicka stockists or parfumslolitalempicka.com

Get glamorous this New Year with this fruity scent designed to resemble the New York party scene.

Custo Barcelona Glam Star fragrance, $86, Custo Barcelona stockists or custobarcelona.com

The latest mascara from Revlon, Lash Potion by Grow Luscious, is a ophthalmologist tested mascara designed to lengthen and thicken lashes .

Revlon mascara, $14, Revlon stockists or revlon.com

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THE spa AT THE ADDRESS REVIEW

Treatment: Haven of Tranquility Cost: $163 Time: 80 mins Available at: The Address, Dubai Marina +971 4 436 7777, theaddress.com

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When it comes to treatments they don’t come much better smelling then the Haven of Tranquility at The Spa. Using a heady (yet very welcomed) mix of the scents apricot, Shea butter and four types of tea (white, black, green and red), this scrub and massage reviltalises the body and the soul. Starting with the Gommage Thé au Népal scrub (pictured), the active anti-aging ingredients work to improve circulation, soften and hydrate skin. Then, after a quick shower to remove the scrub, comes the Singapore massage, which is a combination of Asian massage techniques. Through precise movements and power through the pressure points this massage is designed

to relieve stress and tension by relieving fatigue in the body. So it’s a great treatment to indulge in during the festive period. Aside from the flawless pamper session, The Spa at The Address also has an aftersession relaxation room where you can enjoy ginger or green tea whilst munching on dried fruit and a mashmellow. There is also a sauna and steam room which you are free to use before or after your treatment. So if you live in Dubai or are just passing through on holiday make a point to visit the 5-star spa that was awarded the ‘Best

Luxury Hotel Spa’ at the World Luxury Spa Awards in 2012.

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Belts for men are like handbags for women: essential. So whether you’re looking for something plain and simple to wear with any pant and shirt ensemble or something a little bolder and brighter, this collection of leather belts from Paul Smith is great for any day of the week. Paul Smith belt, $169, paulsmith.co.uk

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