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EDITOR’S LETTER Welcome to issue 6 of The Cash Collective. Inside this edition Kaiser Karl Lagerfeld, not the man himself but his rather smaller and cuter look-a-like becomes the subject of adoration and rightly so. Discover the story behind the designer doll that has the fashion pack talking on page 26. As I write, I am in Singapore scouting out one of our three cities of culture this month. It’s inspiring to see a country, never mind a city, so small steeped in so much culture and in a perpetual state of growth lying beneath the canopy of its jungle-esque exterior. Turn to page 8 to discover the best (albeit the tip of the iceberg) this city has offer. Earlier this year we also nipped off to London (see page 10) to explore everything consumable – we’re talking fashion and food – to prep you for you next long weekend in the buzzing British city. Geneva was also on our hit list and contributing writer Kirsty Grainger gives us the inside goss on the Swiss city (page 12). Our September issue, which also happens to be our sixth, starts and ends as always with lashings of fashion. From ready-to-wear clothing and accessories for him and her to our 12-page fashion shoot which was shot on location at Level 43, Four Points by Sheraton, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, we hope you enjoy the read.

Shannon Wylie

THE CASH COLLECTIVE Issue 6 EDITOR IN CHIEF Shannon Wylie media@shannonwylie.com +971 50 2987601 CONTRIBUTORS Cameron Clegg, Kirsty Grainger, VMX Creative Studio, David Richards and the Level 43 team. info@thecashcollective.com thecashcollective.com PO Box 454992 Dubai, UAE PRICES IN TCC ARE APPROXIMATE

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SHOP GUIDE

SHOP / 4

READY- TO-WEAR THE COLLECTIVE / 6

SINGAPORE CITY GUIDE / 8

LONDON CITY GUIDE / 10

GENEVA CITY GUIDE / 12

DISCO NOIR FASHION / 14

DOLLNATION COVER STORY / 26

EMILIE DUCHENE TALKING POINT / 30

BEAUTY BEATS GROOMING / 32

SOLE STORY REVIEW / 34

EDITOR’S CHOICE MUST-HAVE / 36

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MISS MILNE Shop 3/73 Raya, Seminyak, Bali +62 0819 9930 5024 missmilne.co.uk British designer Helen Milne started producing her eponymous line out of Bali in 2005. Describing her label to The Cash Collective Helen says: “It’s polished with a punch. It’s for women who can hold a stare and have the grace to know when to flash a smile.”

SHOP GUIDE This month’s top ten shops to visit around the world

J.CREW 165 Regent St, London +44 20 7292 1580 jcrew.com Shop with their self confessed ‘very’ personal stylists for mens, womens or childrens wear at this new flagship store. 4

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ETHAN K Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Rd, Knightsbridge, London +44 20 7730 1234 ethan-k.com Ethan Koh (pictured) cemented his fashionable namesake when he opened a store-in-store at Harrods this year – a rare feat for a relative newcomer. It’s no surprise though as his exotic skin handbags are one to swoon over.

LACOSTE The Galleria, Al Maryah Island, Sowwah Square, Abu Dhabi +971 2 412 4065 lacoste.com The new Fall 14-15 collection has hit stores worldwide and there’s an array of new colours and styles that will excite even the avid Lacoste fan. ON PEDDER AT JOYCE New World Tower 18 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong 852 2118 3489 onpedder.com This department store is the epitome of luxury fashion experiences in Asia. The walls are simply dripping in designers including Dylan Ryu who featured in The Cash Collective issue 5.

SPEEDO Westfield Shopping Centre, Oxford St, Bondi Junction, Sydney +61 2 9389 7910 speedo.com.au Speedo have taken a swimmingly stylish turn by collaborating with the hugely popular surfing blog Aquabumps to launch a collection of six boardshorts for men.

EN VOGUE Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai +971 4 340 0559 envogue.com There’s no better location to open a luxury homewares store then in Dubai. En Vogue is the latest high-end interiors boutique to the region and it is selectively filled with luxe designer ware.

CLOTH & STEEL Shop 2, Buitenkloof Studios, 8 Kloof Street, Cape Town +27 83 303 0979 Cloth & Steel brings a whole new meaning to ‘locals only’! This store is the brain child of three South African designers who stock their own labels are well as the local burgeoning market.

CHAUMET The Dubai Mall, Dubai +971 4 339 8758 chaumet.com In a world first, Chaumet has undergone a facade redesign removing the signature blue blocks in place of clear glass. All the better to see in, we say but will the other stores follow suit?

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LAURA LEE 42 Monmouth Street, London, WC2H 9EP +44 020 7379 9050 lauraleejewellery.com If there was one word to describe Laura Lee’s jewellery it would be... charming. This Britishbased designer has a trinket box full of A-list clients who are fans of her twinkling collection.

READY-TO-WEAR FASHION AND ACCESSORIES FOR HIM & HER

Oliver Peoples sunglasses, $349, saksfifthavenue.com

Farah socks, $16, farah.co.uk

ASUS ZenFone mobile, $299, Jumbo Retail and Dubai Duty Free stores

Steve Madden shoes, $99.95, stevemadden.com

Lacoste laptop bag, $212, lacoste.com

Peter Alexander sleep shorts, $59.99, peteralexander.co.nz

Replay belt, $115, replay.com

Gaia & Gino Swarovski crystal paperweight, $300, ahalife.com

Enjoy A T-shirt, $95, O Concept Dubai

Ralph Lauren iPad cover, price on request, ralphlauren.com

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Jonathan Adler for Tumi suitcase, $868, tumi.com

Montblanc watch, price on request, montblanc.com

GAOWEI+XINZHAN top, $612, valleydez.com

Swarovski bracelet, $122, swarovski.com

Alexander McQueen handbag, price on request, saksfifthavenue.com

Susan Miller Libra scarf, $100, ahalife.com

ChicNova pants, $30, chicnova.com COMPILED BY SHANNON WYLIE. PHOTOS SUPPLIED

Corto Moltedo clutch, $1739, corto.com

Trinket gem ring, $18, anthropologie.eu

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SINGAPORE CITY GUIDE

SINGAPORE SLING? TICK. MANIC MARKETS? TICK. EXOTIC EATERIES? TICK. 10AM AFTER BREAKFAST, STROLL AND SHOP THE FAMOUS ORCHARD AVENUE. 1PM SPEND THE AFTERNOON AT THE POPULAR BUGIS MARKET (PICTURED), LITTLE INDIA, CHINATOWN OR ONE OF THE OTHER SENSATIONAL SIGHTS OF THIS RATHER SMALL CITY. 6.30PM AS COCKTAIL HOUR ROLLS AROUND WHET THE PALETTE BEFORE TOUR IST DINNER AT THE ASTOR BAR, ST. REGIS. A

ROLEX 01-01/02 Lucky Plaza, 304 SH OP Orchard Road, Singapore +65 67 35 51 51 rolex.com We wouldn’t normally add an international brand to our city shop guide except for the fact that Rolex is located on pretty much every corner in Singapore.

KAPOK SINGAPORE 01-05 National Design Centre, 111 Middle Rd, Singapore +65 6339 7987 ka-pok.com Clothing and accessories for men and women are what you can expect to find here and the designer collections border on edgy urban wear.

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SUPERSPACE 02-18 Orchard Gateway, 277 Orchard Rd, Singapore +65 6702 6522 Printed tees, wildy whacky designs and uber cool jewellery for him and her are the trend du jour at this Singapore store. It’s hard not to walk out with something in hand.

FÉ ONE MAN COFFEE CA 215R Upper Thomson Rd, Singapore +65 9658 1685 onemancoffee.com.sg Open daily from 9am to 5pm this achingly cool coffee bar is the place to see and be seen. Popular with the expat community, the coffee is actually a winner here too. VANILLA BAR & CAFE 01-01, 3 Boon Tat St, Singapore +65 6423 0366 vanillacafe.com.sg Who can go past an all-day breakfast? More than just a cafe, enjoy coffee for breakfast and a beer with lunch. Their food is near perfection too. MAPLE & MARKET 01-82, 34 Cassia Crescent, Singapore +65 6348 8068 mapleandmarket.com Come here for cake and coffee. They also have cake and bread-making classes on offer., sexy and all class as well as Rama McCabe’s label Critical Slide. He makes great board D LUKE’S OYSTER BAR FOO 20 Gemmill Lane, Singapore +65 6221 4468 lukes.com.sg Did someone say oysters? Somewhat of an institution, Luke’s Oyster Bar is popular with Singaporean expats and it’s not hard to see why.

YAN TING 29 Tanglin Road, St. Regis, Singapore +65 6506 6887 yantingrestaurant.com As far as private dining experiences go, Yan Ting doesn’t get much better. With curtains that border tables and a wildly popular weekend brunch menu, this restaurant never fails to impress.

BAR STORIES 55/57A Haji Lane, Singapore +65 6298 0838 barstories.com.sg Even the locals rate this bar among the best that Singapore has to offer. We have to agree especially considering the bartenders will customise a drink for just about anyone. LONG BAR Raffles Hotel, 1 Beach Rd, Singapore raffles.com/singapore/dining/long-bar There’s only one mandatory drink to try in this Asian city: the Singapore Sling. Rumour has it that the infamous drink originated at the Long Bar, Raffles Hotel. One signature cocktail coming right up! ISSUE 6 I THE CASH COLLECTIVE . COM

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IGGY’S The Hilton Hotel, 581 Orchard Road, Singapore +65 67322234 iggys.com.sg This multi-award wining restaurant is a food haunt not to be missed. Their lunchtime tasting menu is a must and their Asian-inspired dinner menu is delicious.

BAR S ASTOR BAR 29 Tanglin Road, St. Regis, Singapore +65 6506 6859 astorbar.com The world over, each St. Regis is renowned for their signature Bloody Mary and this Asian-inspired variation is packed with tabasco sauce and cayenne pepper.

CITY GUIDE

LONDON

THIS BUSTLING BRITISH CITY IS PACKED WITH SUBSTANCE AND STYLE 10AM START YOUR DAY AT ONE OF THE MANY SHOPPING AREAS INLCUDING COVENT GARDEN, REGENT STREET, SEVEN DIALS OR EVEN BOROUGH MARKET. 1PM STOP FOR LUNCH AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL AND SOAK IN THE FRENCH FLAVOUR LONDON-STYLE. FOLLOW THIS BY AFTERNOON TEA WITH SCONES IF YOU CAN FIT IT IN. 2.30PM BOOK IN FOR A WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR WHERE YOU’LL GO BEHIND THE SCENES OF HARRY POTTER AND THE MAKING OF THE MOVIES. 6PM HEAD BACK INTO LONDON AND MAKE YOUR WAY TO ONE OF THE BRITISH BARS. 7.30PM END WITH DINNER AT A CHIC LOCAL EATERY. WE RECOMMEND THE HOLBORN.

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HOLBORN DINING ROOM Rosewood Hotel, 252 High Holborn, London +44 20 3747 8633 holborndiningroom.com This dining room-cumdelicatessen is a London must if you want a decadent feast or even a Sunday roast. It’s bustling most nights and with its home at the Rosewood Hotel it’s nothing short of remarkable.

F BOROUGH MARKET OOD 8 Southwark St, London +44 20 7404 1002 boroughmarket.org.uk Open every day except Sunday, the Borough Market is a gastronomic epicentre with stalls selling fresh bread, fruit, vegetables, cold cuts, olives, wine and much more. We recommend sitting in the park next door to sample your purchases.

TIMBERYARD CAFÉ 7 Upper St Martin’s Lane, London timberyardlondon.com This uber cool coffee shop just won London’s Best Cafe for Out-Of-Office Workers at the Coffee Stops Awards. BLUEPRINT CAFÉ Design Museum, 28 Shad Thames, London +44 20 7378 7031 blueprintcafe.co.uk Soak in the sights of Tower Bridge and the Thames at this ever-popular cafe. What’s more is it’s located above the Design Museum so you can enjoy a food and culture fix at the same time. FLAT WHITE 7 Berwick Street, London +44 20 7734 0370 flatwhitecafe.com Shop til you drop in Soho and then settle in for an espresso at this local.

HACKETT LONDON 193-197 Regent Street, London BA RS +44 20 7494 4917 hackett.com This bar is for serious shoppers only. The Hackett London and Beefeater 24 Customer Bar is, as it implies, for store customers only but it’s worth spending every penny in store for the FOC GnT. DALLA TERRA St Martin’s Courtyard, 25 Slingsby Place, London +44 20 7240 8811 dallaterra.co.uk Wines line the walls of this upmarket bottle shop-cum-bar in Covent Garden. Enjoy one of 30 wines by the glass or choose from 180 to take home. BE AT ONE WIMPOLE STREET 94 Wimpole Street, London +44 20 7499 2440 beatone.co.uk Cocktails are the norm at this bustling bar.

TATTY DEVINE 236 Brick Lane, London S HO +44 20 7739 9191 P tattydevine.com Specialising in lasercut perspex jewellery this unique accessories brand has everything from dinosaur skeleton necklaces to “name-your-own” pieces.

CAMBRIDGE SATCHEL COMPANY 15 Shorts Gardens, Seven Dials, Covent Garden, London +44 20 7240 7712 cambridgesatchel.com Quintessentially British, the Cambridge Satchel Company designs leather bags of all shapes and sizes.

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BURBERRY BEAUTY BOX 3a The Market Building Covent Garden, London +44 800 279 4998 burberry.com This two-storey store is all things make-up with stateof-the-art video displays, the entire Burberry beauty range and a beauty salon.

BRASSERIE ZEDEL 20 Sherwood Street, London +44 20 7734 4888 brasseriezedel.com Located under the streets of London, this Parisian brasserie is about as authentic as they come. From the French cuisine to the art deco design, it’s a sight to behold. Also note it’s best to book ahead as it’s always busy.

GENEVA CITY GUIDE

THIS EXCLUSIVE HOLIDAY SPOT IS HOME TO EUROPE’S LARGEST LAKE

11AM POST BREAKFAST MAKE YOUR WAY TO THE FAMOUS FIVE-METRE TALL FLOWER CLOCK: L’HORLOGUE FLEURIE SITUATED IN JARDIN ANGLAISE, QUAI DU GÉNÉRAL-GUISAN. 1PM TAKE AN OLD STEAM BOAT ACROSS LAC LEMAN. YOU’LL SEE NYON, LAUSAANE, MONTREUX, EVIAN AND YVOIRE. ALSO KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED FOR THE JET D’EAU – A JET OF WATER IN THE LAKE THAT SHOOTS UP TO 140M HIGH AT A SPEED OF 200KM/H. 3PM SPEND THE AFTERNOON WANDERING THE COBBLED STREETS IN OLD TOWN WHERE YOU’LL FIND ANTIQUE SHOPS AND THE CALVIN CHURCH. 7PM MAKE A PRE-DINNER STOP IN OLD TOWN FOR FONDUE AND MULLED WINE. 8.30PM MAKE DINNER RESERVATIONS AT LES ARMURES ON RUE DU PUITS-SAINT-PIERRE – IT’S THE BEST PLACE TO DINE. TO

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BOREAL COFFEE SHOP Rue du Stand 60, 1204, Genève +41 22 310 69 60 borealcoffee.ch Friendly baristas serve fabulous coffee here and the coffee of the day is always a divine surprise. Once, I asked for a unicorn pattern to be dusted on my coffee as a joke and hey, that’s exactly what they did.

AUER CHOCOLATERIE AND CAFE Rue de Rive 4, 1204, Genève +41 22 311 42 86 chocolat-auer.ch This cafe is a must visit! It’s the perfect spot for anytime of year if you’re in need of a delicious indulgence or just a coffee. The chocolate coated almonds are simply heaven. Don’t miss out!

STARBUCKS Quai des Bergues 23, Genève CA +41 22 732 43 62 FÉ starbucks.ch Word of warning, Geneva lacks good coffee shops. So while Starbucks isn’t exactly the trendiest of cafes this one is located on the lake, with big comfy arm chairs, so you can snuggle in with your latte and a book.

WINE AND BEEF Rue Ami-Lévrier 3, 1201, Genève +44 22 732 53 45 wine-and-beef.com This spot is reminiscent of the Parisian ‘Relaise de Entrecôte’, but oh so much better! Order the entrecôte of beef with a mouth watering 27-secretingredient sauce on the side. It’s simply amazing.

PARC DES EAUX VIVES Quai Gustave-Ador 82, 1207, Geneva +44 22 849 75 75 parcdeseauxvives.ch Definitely favoured in the summer time, sit on the lovely terrace with views of the sloping green park which join the lake. This gastronomic eaterie is a must for seafood lovers.

BRASSERIE LIPP Rue de la Confédération 8, 1204, Genève +44 22 318 80 30 FOO D brasserie-lipp.com Expect a trendy and upmarket vibe with both old-style brasserie and new wave cuisine. Try the lamb shank and fresh grilled tuna. Not to mention it’s always a fun night out.

ATILIER COCKTAIL LOUNGE Rue Henri-Blanvalet 11, 1207, Genève BARS +41 22 735 22 47 This small yet trendy Cuban-owned and operated cocktail bar is on the pulse in winter. Have the apple crumble martini!

BON GENIE Rue du Marché 34, 1204, Genève +41 22 818 11 11 bongenie-grieder.ch This is the ultimate luxury department. While away the time shopping designer threads before heading to the OPI nail bar. Finish the day with a coffee and a macaron from the esteemed Parisian brand Laduree.

LES VOILES Quai De Cologny 5, Genève +41 79 890 67 43 les-voiles.ch This is a strictly summer-only outdoor bar, situated at Geneve-Plage. Look forward to the chic afterwork drinks vibe created by the who’s who of the banking world. White lester couches and great tapas make for a nice way to unwind in the sun after work.

GLOBUS Rue du Rhône 48, Geneva +41 58 578 50 50 globus.ch Head straight for the jewellery department and oogle over the intricate designs.

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BECAUSE I LOVE Quai de l’Ile 15, 1204, Genève SHOP +41 22 320 21 11 becauseilove.com Pretty dresses come aplenty at this boutique. From cute to trendy the fabrics are stunning and the fits are beautiful.

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BEHIND THE SHADOWS THERE’S A WORLD OF DANCING IN THE DAYLIGHT. WELCOME TO THE DISCO, BABY...

Stylist Shannon Wylie Photographer Cameron Clegg cameronclegg.com Behind the Scenes Photographer David Richards Retoucher VMX Creative Studio vmx-me.com Model Emme Location Level 43 level43lounge.com 14

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Sass & Bide jumpsuit, $1745, Joshua Sanders shoes, $469, Alcozer ring $255, S*uce stores, sauce.com, DKNY ring, $122, DKNY stockists, dkny.com 16

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Diesel gloves, $260, Diesel bag, $179, Diesel stores, diesel.com Opposite: DKNY skirt, $491, DKNY shoes, $326, DKNY stores, dkny.com, Kage top, $204, Kage stockists, bykage.com, Diesel watch, $202, Diesel stores, diesel.com, Crezus ring $140, S*uce stores, sauce.com 20

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DKNY skirt, $554, DKNY shoes, $326, DKNY ring, $122, DKNY stores, dkny. com, By Malene Birger jacket, $967, S*uce stores, sauce.com Next page: DKNY white sequined jumper, $481, DKNY sandals, $168, DKNY stores, dkny.com, Zimmermann shorts, $713, S*uce stores, sauce.com ISSUE 6 I THE CASH COLLECTIVE . COM

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COVER FEATURE : A TOY STORY

dollnation THESE LITTLE (AND OH SO CUTE) MONSTERS ARE HER MUSE, BUT WHAT’S THE REAL STORY BEHIND LUDOVICA VIRGA’S MUA MUA DOLLS? AND WHY IS KARL LAGERFELD BUYING THEM UP IN THE BULK LOAD? THE CASH COLLECTIVE HAS THE WORD FROM INSIDE THE DESIGNER TOY BOX...

Back in May 2013, amidst the Chanel Cruise show, the ‘frow’ was adorned in mini Karl and Coco Chanel knitted dolls. A scene that had even the clackers talking! But step back a few years to 2009 – just a short flight from where the Singapore show took place – to the achingly chic island of Bali and you’ll discover the real story behind the ‘toy’ that is now burgeoning on ‘it’ status. Mua Mua dolls (pronounced “mwah mwah” – like an air kiss) are the brainchild of Ludovica Virga – or Luvi for short – and they’re just as much an advocate as they are aficionado. The ethos behind the house of dolls is one of charity and the subject, well, fashion’s elite. Think Karl Lagerfeld, Anna Wintour, Lady Gaga and even the Queen (pictured) have become the subject of stitching. Yet, as Luvi says: “Fashion is not to be taken seriously.” The many faces of Mua Mua are actually behind the chic exterior of the dolls. “After the Bali bombings of 2002 and 2005, tourism had shrunk and locals – especially women – had fallen on hard times.” After noticing the many Balinese wandering the beach touting their wares, Luvi decided to commission a doll from

one woman in particular who had been making “dated crochet bikinis” as she recalls. “The first satirical doll depicted a close friend,” says Luvi recalling the time from 2006. For the next three years dolls were made but only for local tourists and friends. Nonetheless it was a step to “support woman’s financial independence and education.” Then in 2009 the Mua Mua doll was born. Luvi was invited to attend the Chanel fashion show in Venice and as a gift for King Karl she prepared a doppelganger of the designer, aptly named Kaiser Karl. As the story goes Karl “loved” the creation and he commissioned Luvi to make 500 Karletto dolls for his Lagerfeld pop-up stores. A few months later Luvi created the Lady Gaga doll (pictured), which naturally was ordered by the who’s who of international buyers from the world’s leading department stores: Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Net-a-Porter. “Mua Mua was consecrated by the President of Barneys New York as the best seller of the year, we sold out in just one week.” The dolls aren’t just popular with the masses either. “Many celebrities love Mua ISSUE 6 I THE CASH COLLECTIVE . COM

Mua and they race each other to post their pictures with their fashion dolls on social media,” explains Luvi. “Cara Delavigne (pictured), Mischa Burton and Natalia Kills, end up making these little creatures something extremely popular and cool to crave for.” Other celebrity dolls in the collection include Brangelina, Beyonce, Kim Kardashian (all pictured),

as well as Marc Jacobs, Madonna, Rihanna and even a mini Obama. Another milestone for the monsters was being inaugurated into the house of Vogue. “The super good news is that Italian Vogue just choose me to be one of the Vogue Talents and I am so happy,” exclaims Luvi. Now Mua Mua is spreading the world over. Much like her dolls, the Italian-born

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designer is just as jet set. At the time of this interview Luvi says: “I’m in amazing Istanbul for a holiday and to check the production of the Net-a-Porter order – it’s my biggest one this season. But I’ll have a small pit stop in Milan tomorrow, before Ibiza,” she says, as my questions and her answers fly back and forth. In the end she signs off with “super mega love from Ibiza!” Ready to focus on her next adventure the ever humble Luvi says, “Mua Mua are not famous yet at all, so thank you so much for spreading the love.” Mua Mua, now a collection of dolls, clothing and accessories, is available at the flagship store in Seminyak, Bali, as well as other outlets around the world. The dolls will continue to champion the charity that supports local education and women’s emancipation in Bali, Indonesia.

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“My universe is all about image and communication. They’re the tools I use, the ones I am familiar with.”

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TALKING POINT : CELEBRITY JEWELLERY DESIGNER

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EMILIE DUCHENE Bespoke jewellery brand Thea has adorned the industries biggest celebrities including Nicole Scherzinger, Lily Aldridge, Kate Moss, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Alba and Karlie Kloss. The Cash Collective finds out more...

Tell us about Thea... It all started back in December 2011 when my daughter Thea was born. I wanted her birth to be forever associated with a moment of creativity and I wanted a jewel for myself to symbolise it. Yet I couldn’t find one that was pretty and delicate enough, so I decided to make my own. Before I knew it, everyone was asking for a personalised piece. You design bespoke pieces with words, names and symbol. What sets Thea apart from other similar brands? I created the signature ‘Thea’ font based on my handwriting. This makes it unique.

When did you realise Thea was famous? When I got a message from Victoria’s Secret. They wanted to partner up for their famous catalogue featuring all the supermodels! They discovered Thea on my Pinterest account and had a crush on it. That was quite an amazing day! How did you learn to make jewellery? I studied fashion and through my

What three items can’t you travel without? My iPhone, my finger sizer and my hand cream. What’s one thing people don’t know about you? My sensibility. I try to look like a tough girl but it is quite easy to make me cry! Describe your personality… Generous, creative and organised. Who’s your fashion icon and why? I must admit, I am kind of jealous of Olivia Palermo! She’s got that genuine elegance and her style is always right. She’s the perfect trendsetter. Which fashion show will we find you at? My husband is Greek, so I’m a big fan of Mary Katrantzou. I can’t get enough of her prints and modern cuts. What’s next for Thea? More new designs, of course. I’m also expanding the brand into Russia and the Middle East. For more information on Thea visit thea-jewelry.com ISSUE 6 I THE CASH COLLECTIVE . COM

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Describe your work space… Bright! I share it with a friend who has her own online shop. We’re surrounded by gardens, which are quite peaceful, and it’s only a five-minute drive from home and my daughters’ school.

love for jewellery I learnt about the manufacturing process.

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