KATHERINE THE FREEDOM ISSUE
29
ISSUE: 29 / AUGUST 2021
66
82 ACCESSORIES
40. This Edgy New Akillis Bang Bang Collection Is Made To Complete Your Rock N’ Roll Look 48. Tiffany & Co. Introduces The “About Love” Campaign Starring Beyoncé And Jay-Z 88. Fabergé Celebrates The Peridot - August Birthstone 89. Montblanc 1858 Geosphere Pink Dial Unique Piece 116. Timeless With Mouawad ART
126. Xiangyuxiangyuan Home Stay BEAUTY
20. La Prairie Introduces Skin Caviar Nighttime Oil EDITORIALS
16. Molon Labe! 22. White Snow 30. Iridescence 36. Night Swimming 42. Forever And Ever 50. The Aquarium Of My Soul 58. Mirror Mirror 66. Beautiful Pain 74. Self-Waiting Epidemic 82. Me And My Iguana 90. Comfort Zone 98. A Mirror On An Easel 106. Sheidi 112. Frammenti 118. You Are The Light FASHION
10. On Our Radar 12. Wish List 14. The Agenda
74
42
28. Bloomingdale’s Reveals Its Fall/Winter 2021 Campaign
34. Coach Reintroduces The Rogue 56. Dsquared2 Women’s Fall Winter 2021 64. Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2021 72. Calvin Klein Launches Ckunfiltered Jeans Video MiniSeries
80. Hugo Launches ‘Hugo Louder’ 96. By Far Launches Snake Print 104. Oblique Creations Ss 21 - Travel Looks 110. COS Announces Its Autumn Winter Debut With Hybrid Show At September’s London Fashion Week
124. Discover Summer Sleepwear Staples From Annabelle You'll Never Want To Get Out Of
LIVING & LEISURE
132. Breakfast O'clock! 134. Lamborghini Countach Lpi 800-4 REGULARS
138. Taking Off 142. Horoscopes
Welcome to The CiiN Magazine! BE SEEN! BE HEARD! GET PUBLISHED!
FOR ALL OTHER INQUIRIES: E-mail: info@theciin.com
FOR ADVERTISING: Call: 00965-66973003 E-mail: advertise@theciin.com
We're always looking for talented writers, photographers, and artist. Have an idea that has to be in print? Share with us: theCiiNmagazine@gmail.com
W W W . T H E C I I N . C O M
MASTHEAD LISA PHELAN Editor
FAZANE FOX
HANNAH COLLERSON
Fashion Editor
Managing Editor
RICARDO ANDREZ Sales Director
GRAPHIC DESIGN TEAM Mako Zakaidze Sandra Lopez
NADA KAMAL
JOSÉ BERROCOSO
Arabic Editor
RIMA ALI
Sales Associate
International Consultant
YASMIN SALEH
Marketing & P.R. Manager
SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM Rami Shawky Susan Bedingfield
ONLINE/DIGITAL TEAM Ylova Hamdan Reena Bhatia
Copyrights Copyright © CiiN Magazine - All Rights Reserved.
All text, images, graphics, and other materials in this magazine are subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of CiiN Magazine, unless otherwise stated. These materials may not be reproduced, distributed, modified or reposted or published in any form without the express written permission of CiiN Magazine.
Copyright 2012-2020 ESCONSE INT. All rights reserved. ® "CiiN Magazine" and its distinctive logo are trademarks owned by ESCONSE INT. "theCiiN.com" is a trademark of ESCONSE INT. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the written consent of ESCONSE INT. Requests for permission should be directed to: info@theciin.com
C O M M I T T E D C O M M I T T E D
T O T O
B E A U T Y E A R T H
7 PLACE VENDOME, PARIS
COURBET.COM
on ourRADAR
COACH RELEASES EPISODE SIX OF “COACH CONVERSATIONS”
10
IWC Schaffhausen Named Greatest Place to Work
Coach releases the sixth episode of Coach Conversations, its YouTube series about culture, community and creativity, featuring Grammywinning rapper, songwriter and entrepreneur Megan Thee Stallion and radio personality and New York Times bestselling author Angie Martinez. This month’s episode is all about higher education, balancing college and career, and lessons learned inside and outside the classroom. In it, Martinez interviews Megan and learns how important college has always been to her family, how she turned her grades around after switching majors, and what she plans to do with her degree following her graduation this coming fall. “I have been in college for probably about seven years. When I finally get that degree in my hands, I’m gonna burst out crying because I can’t believe I made it,” said Megan. “It’s just gonna show me that whatever I put my mind to, I can do it.” “I think this is a really important conversation to have, because college is challenging,” said Martinez. “It’s challenging to get there, it’s challenging to afford it. So I think it’s really helpful to have these kinds of conversations and inspire people.” The episode closes out a week of initiatives tied to Coach Foundation’s Dream It Real program for the brand’s first ever Dream Week. The Dream It Real program is a global effort to help break cycles of inequality by empowering the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education. Coach Conversations episodes are released to mark such moments as Black History Month and Pride, among others.
IWC has received certification from "Great Place to Work®" for a second time. The organisation, which operates in roughly 50 countries worldwide, carries out a structured anonymous online survey to find out how happy a company's employees are. IWC improved across all categories from the last survey, carried out two years ago, with notable improvements in the areas of ‘Flexibility as an employer’, ‘Communication’ and ‘Diversity and inclusion’. The result makes the Schaffhausen-based luxury watch manufacturer one of the best employers in Switzerland. The evaluation to become a "Great Place to Work®" comprises two parts. First, the Trust Index is determined by surveying employees, and, the organisation also carries out a detailed audit of company culture. Many IWC employees once again chose to participate in the online survey, which was conducted in the summer of 2021. IWC was found to have improved across all five of the survey's categories, particularly in 'Credibility' and 'Fairness'. As was the case in 2019's survey, 86 per cent of participants believe that they have an excellent workplace on the whole at IWC. The manufacturer also achieved exceptional results on questions about welfare and workplace safety. Furthermore, staff valued the company's flexible working methods, the support provided while working from home and the communication and closeness between staff and management during the pandemic. "During the COVID-19 pandemic, we showed our flexibility as an employer and successfully switched to working from home in a matter of days. We also developed and implemented viable protection concepts for our employees in the Manufacturing Centre within a very short time frame. Maintaining communication with our global teams and motivating our employees in this difficult time proved to be another challenge we overcame. That is why I'm immensely pleased that IWC has passed this stress test and that IWC's qualities as an employer have once again been confirmed," explained René Behr, Chief People Officer at IWC Schaffhausen.
MESSIKA OPENS NEW BOUTIQUE IN JAPAN
Messika continues its rapidly expanding presence in Asia with the opening of its second boutique in Japan last August, 25th 2021. The boutique located in the prestigious Isetan Shinjuku department store presents all the iconic pieces of the jewelry house: the timeless Move as well as the Glam’Azone, My Twin, Lucky Move collections. Customers will also have to chance to discover unique High Jewelry sets designed at the Messika High Jewelry Atelier in Paris. To celebrate the opening of this new boutique, the My First Diamond bracelet will be available at Isetan Shinjuku boutique exclusively.
EXCELLENT RESULTS FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION In addition to 'Flexibility as an employer' and 'Workplace safety', the results for 'Diversity and inclusion' are particularly noteworthy. Specifically, IWC scored very highly on equality of treatment regardless of sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity and physical or mental disability. The topic of 'Diversity and inclusion' is also a major focus of IWC's sustainability strategy, and in 2020 it founded a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council to serve as a sounding board for the entire company and provide input across all departments and regions in the future. It is one of the ways IWC hopes to achieve the ambitious diversity it has set itself in its 2020 sustainability report. COMPANY CULTURE AS AN ESSENTIAL FACTOR IWC first obtained certification from "Great Place to Work®" in September 2019. The fact that the company has now been recertified results from years of continuous investment in creating a progressive workplace culture. In addition to its diversity aims, recruiting, supporting and retaining qualified employees is another crucial focus of IWC's sustainability report. This emphasises just how important workplace culture is to the Schaffhausen- based luxury watch manufacturer, and certification as a "Great Place to Work®" marks the successful completion of another of the goals for 2022 set by the company in its 2020 sustainability report.
www.theciin.com
LOS-ANGELES BASED BRAND COTTON CITIZEN LAUNCHES POP-UP IN DUBAI
11
Los Angeles-based lifestyle brand Cotton Citizen is bringing its unique collection of laid-back California lifestyle essentials to Dubai, with a pop-up retail concept launching in September at Mall of the Emirates. Worn and loved by celebrities like Gigi Hadid, Kylie Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian and Selena Gomez, Cotton Citizen is the off-duty celebrity uniform of Los Angeles, with unique wash treatments, ultra-soft fabrics, and a luxurious approach to the creation of everyday essentials. Driven by a passion for craftsmanship, timeless design, unique color stories and innovative wash treatments, Cotton Citizen was founded in 2012 by Adam and Liran Vanunu. The collections combine these elements to create the character and soul of the brand that has become known world-wide as a contemporary essentials house. At the heart of everything Cotton Citizen does is the brand’s heritage of being an American born, American made company creating products it can be proud of. The high quality garments are designed and produced under one roof in the brand’s family-owned Los Angeles factory and enjoyed throughout the world. Almost a decade later, Cotton Citizen has grown into a contemporary, American-made lifestyle brand catering to people who appreciate luxury basics around the world. Generations of dye techniques have been passed down and deployed in each collection, with each season reflecting the four fundamentals that the brand was founded on: craftsmanship, timeless design, unique color stories and innovative wash treatments. Over the years, the family factory has been transformed into a more sustainable operation, but the team who runs it has remained largely the same. Pieces are cut, sewn, and dyed by the hands of generations of family members from the area. Cotton Citizen’s team has grown to represent a diverse array of creatives from around the country who all believe in the mission of creating luxury basics you can live in. August, 2021
wishLIST BALMAIN Hobo Pillow Bag
NORTHSKULL In ‘n’ Out 18 Kt. Gold plated Steel Men's Necklace
12
NORTHSKULL Statement Atticus Skull Chain Gold Plated Brass Men's Bracelet
MOSCHINO Crew Neck T-Shirt
visit www.athnainmagazine.com for more great items to include in your wish list.
DOLCE & GABBANA Portofino Sneakers www.theciin.com
MM6 MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Salmon Pink Leather Flat Slingback Shoes
KENZO
GCDS
Crew Neck Sweater With Animal Print
Bomber With Logo
13
GANNI Mini Satin Bag
MM6 MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Women's Black Handbag
JW ANDERSON
BALMAIN
Chain Mules
Ranger Romy Boots August, 2021
theAGENDA
Fabergé Unveils Compliquée Peacock Arte Hand-Painted Limited-Edition Watches
14 Fabergé is delighted to introduce two new additions to its Compliquée Peacock collection: The Compliquée Peacock Platinum and Rose Gold HandPainted Limited Edition Watches. Following on from the great success at the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève in 2015, in which the Compliquée Peacock won the High-Mechanical award, Fabergé has now introduced a new variation on the theme, made in partnership with Workmaster, Jean-Marc Wiederrecht from Agenhor and master craftsman, André Martinez (a specialist in miniaturist artistic painting on watch dials). Limited to ten numbered pieces of each design, each watch dial is totally unique and features an intricate scene hand-painted by André Martinez, depicting a peahen alongside the iconic peacock. These miniature masterpieces pop with colour, with vibrant blues, greens and orange. Fabergé’s Timepieces Director, Aurélie Picaud, says: “Our new Compliquée Peacock watches are inspired by the Imperial Peacock Egg of 1908. The movement within the watches allows a unique way of displaying hours and minutes, and takes its inspiration from early Fabergé automata creations, and their ingenuity. These two new models epitomise ‘The Art of Colour’, craftsmanship and creativity. Our craftspeople are part of the story and the passion they have for their special craft is translated into each of these designs.” The paintings are carried out with lacquers of exceptional quality. Whilst remaining true to traditional miniature painting techniques, these lacquers also meet high manufacturing standards, including resistance to UV rays; and they are environmentally friendly, biodegradable, and non-toxic. Master craftsman, André Martinez says: “These new additions to the Fabergé Compliquée collection fuse high-end horological complication with the ancient technique of miniature artistic painting, which is delicately carried out with lacquers of exceptional quality, using traditional techniques. I allowed my imagination to run freely when developing the design with Aurélie Picaud, celebrating Fabergé’s sense of wonder and colour. Each motif is drawn and hand-painted entirely by brush through the aid of binoculars to capture the most minute details. I paint the exquisite mother-of-pearl dial, the gold peacock and each of its individual feathers in-turn, which requires between 50 to 60 hours of work per dial.” These new creations are available in two styles, with the choice of an 18k rose gold case with forest green crocodile leather strap, or a platinum case with a teal crocodile leather strap. Each case features a diamond set bezel, which adds a delicate radiance to the stunning design. The Compliquée Peacock watch features a unique movement developed exclusively for Fabergé by Agenhor. Hours are read at the winding crown at three o’clock, as a numbered mother-of-pearl ring rotates counterclockwise. The minutes are read by the position of the peacock's tail
feathers as they unfurl each hour, only returning to zero when the lead feather reaches 60. These watches perpetuate the ingenious and free-thinking spirit of Peter Carl Fabergé himself, who imagined and made many of his creations to be both emotive and fascinating. Innovative and surprising, the Compliquée Peacock pays homage to the renowned Imperial Class ‘Peacock Egg’ of l908, while the handpainted decoration is reminiscent of a silver gilt, enamel and sapphire set gold cigar box from the Fabergé archive. These mobile works of art display an evolving scene, as time unwinds on the wearer’s wrist. In this manually wound movement, four pivoting feather ‘blades’ fan out simultaneously indicating the minutes. Each of these blades is moving independently, but at a different speed to the others. As the cycle is repeated each hour, time takes on a new role, going beyond merely charting the passing of the minutes to creating scenes of ephemeral beauty. The system driving the blades is the movement's most fascinating organ. Each of the four mobile blades advances at a different speed so that the ensemble unfurls in perfect harmony. The synchronisation of the blades is made possible by an innovative mechanical organ known as the AgenFAN. Based on a differential model, it is made up of two series of toothed wheels of increasing diameters on one and decreasing diameters on the other, which are superimposed on the same axis. They mesh along the entire length and are placed side-by-side. The first is driven by the spindle of the hours cam and in-turn drives the second, which individually powers each of the other blades. This construction also enables the first blade to move forward by 15° each hour, the second by 30°, the third by a 45° and the last by 60°.
www.theciin.com
The new The Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Berluti store Rieussec Chronograph Limited Edition: in Milan A 200th Anniversary Tribute to the “Time Writer”
15 Montblanc pays tribute to the 200th anniversary of the inking chronograph invented by the French watchmaker, Nicolas Rieussec, in 1821 marking the history of fine watchmaking. Inspired by the original device, the new Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph LE 200 features the two recognisable, rotating, horizontally-aligned, chronograph discs with fixed double index combined with a gold-coloured dial. The 200th Anniversary of the Rieussec Inking Chronograph Invention The decade of the 1820s was one of the most prosperous in Nicolas Mathieu’s life (1781 – 1866), the sixth royal watchmaker to the King of France. On September 1st, 1821, Nicolas Rieussec was at the Champ-de-Mars Arrondissement de la Seine race in Paris, not as a spectator but as a watchmaker testing a “chronometer intended to consistently measure the time horses take to travel the prescribed race distances—not only the winning horse, but also all those that cross the line after it”. It worked using a fixed nib that would place a black mark on two rotating counters the moment each horse crossed the finish line. Few weeks later, he presented his new invention to the country’s Academy of Sciences in Paris that called it a “chronograph”, taken from the Greek “chronos” for time and “graphein” to write. The word chronograph was born and Nicolas Rieussec became the inventor of the world’s first inking chronograph, marking the history of fine watchmaking. The principle of the rotating dials was the inspiration for the design and the movement of the new Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Limited Edition 200 and gives the watch its unmistakable appearance. Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph LE 200 To celebrate the 200th anniversary of this innovative mechanism, Montblanc unveils the Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Limited Edition 200, inspired by the same functions and golden colour tones of the first Nicolas Rieussec chronograph. A Distinctive Dial Inspired by Original Rieussec Chronographs The complex dial is composed of six different part providing 3-dimensional effect. It has been developed with particular attention paid to the proportions of the aesthetic and horological details. Inspired by the Rieussec historical device, the base of the dial is made in gold-colour with a traditional guilloché grain d’orge decoration. Following the iconic design of the original chronograph, two goldcoloured domed rotating chronograph discs, with 60-elasped second on the left and a 30-elapsed minute on the right, are displayed on the lower part of the dial. A blued applied double hand is fixed in between and above them, reminiscent of the historical system that used ink for time measurements.
August, 2021
Relocating from Via Sant’Andrea and conceived as a 360 degrees Berluti lifestyle experience, the store’s design focuses on simplicity through exceptional materials. Natural light permeates the space through the front window and an airy back garden. The leather goods and footwear sections welcome customers upon entrance in a pristine setting of white striped wallpaper, the limited Blue Jeans marble, and Calacatta cielo volumes. In contrast, the 4-metre-high ceiling - inspired by the depth and variety of Berluti’s leather patina - is made from tridimensional irregular wooden beams with illuminated spaces in between. A patina wall takes over the back space with sliding panels of mixed coloured glass, creating different colour and textures combinations emulating Berluti’s emblematic patinas. A playful combination between leather and American walnut wood stairs leads to the ready-to-wear area on the mezzanine. In a subdued salon-like atmosphere, Berluti’s new Club chair and furniture offering are displayed, overlooking the patina-inspired ceiling, celebrating the Maison’s lifestyle heritage and innovations. Located in Via Monte Napoleone, 27, Berluti’s new Milan flagship opened doors in August 2021. For the occasion, a new design collection with Jorge Penades will be revealed and displayed in the newly relocated flagship store – as well as during the upcoming Salone del Mobile, in Milan, in early September.
16
THE TEAM: Photographer: Marcin Sokołowski (@maarew_photo) Model: Szronogrzywa (@szronogrzywa)
www.theciin.com
17
August, 2021
18
www.theciin.com
19
August, 2021
La Prairie Introduces Skin Caviar Nighttime Oil INDULGE IN THE LINE-SMOOTHING POTENCY OF CAVIAR,TONIGHT AND BEYOND THE COBALT NIGHT Dreams emerge in obscurity, when surrender to the creativity of night is complete. Night is when life’s trivialities fall away, when the elusive unveils itself and creation in crystal clarity becomes possible. It is in this clarity that a single, potent colour, cobalt blue, envelops the dreams of creativity. A colour of femininity, of audacity, of strength, it is a colour that yearns to be brought to life. The colour of life at night – The Cobalt Night. The scientists at La Prairie asked themselves a very simple question. What else might the night unveil? They identified an elusive component of caviar that thrives at night. Introducing Caviar Retinol, a new Swiss caviar incarnation.
THE ELUSIVE STRENGTH OF CAVIAR
20
Within the unchartered realms of night, the scientists discovered an unexpected, elusive component of Caviar. Rare, natural Retinol. Retinol, a molecule coveted for its unmatched linesmoothing efficacy, yet extremely difficult to capture and retain. It can only exist in obscurity. Subjected to light, it ceases to exist at all. La Prairie scientists were determined to bring to life this elusive strength of Caviar, beyond lifting and firming. Composed of caviar lipids and of caviar-derived retinol, Caviar Retinol is exclusive to La Prairie. It is obtained through a specially-designed extraction process, which creates the ideal conditions to capture and retain both caviar lipids and caviar-derived Retinol. Thanks to this unique combination, La Prairie’s Caviar Retinol harnesses the line-effacing potential of caviar: a potential fully realised at night. Many processes in the skin follow a circadian rhythm, with a peak and a low within a 24-hour period. During the night, the skin’s focus is primarily on regeneration, whereas, during the day, it is mainly on protection. The obscurity of night gives way to creation, with peaks in collagen synthesis and epidermal renewal. But while creation processes peak at night, so too does barrier permeability, as the skin has let down its defences. This makes skin more prone to nighttime water loss. With time, the peaks of creation decline, resulting in a decrease in the density of the dermal extracellular network, as well as a decrease in functionality of the epidermis. In parallel, barrier permeability increases further, leading to excessive water loss. Damages accumulate, creating an accelerated decrease in skin vitality. Imbued with Caviar Retinol, Skin Caviar Nighttime Oil is designed to work in conjunction with the skin’s natural circadian rhythms to help counteract these age-induced effects, whilst its oily composition creates an immediate temporary outer barrier to minimise water loss. Skin Caviar Nighttime Oil uncreases by reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while visibly smoothing the skin’s surface. It restores firmness through re-densifying. As the last step of the Nighttime Ritual, the formula seals in moisture and active ingredients from the preceding treatments, intensifying ritual results. In parallel, it improves the skin barrier in the long term, moisturising the skin. Skin Caviar Nighttime Oil includes La Prairie’s Exclusive Cellular Complex, incorporated for the very first time within an oil. Inspired www.theciin.com
by Dr Paul Niehans’ pioneering work on rejuvenation conducted at the storied Clinique La Prairie, the Exclusive Cellular Complex gives new life and energy back to the skin. It targets essential elements for a rejuvenated appearance.
THE SKIN CAVIAR NIGHTTIME RITUAL The Skin Caviar Nighttime Ritual begins with perfectly clean skin. Then a few drops of Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion helps sooth and prepare the skin for the treatments to follow. Next comes Skin Caviar Liquid Lift, infused with Caviar Premier and Caviar Absolute, for an unparalleled lifted appearance and visually regained volume. Follow with Skin Caviar Eye Lift with Caviar Premier to revive, raise and redefine the eye area. Bring a lifting indulgence to the eyes with Skin Caviar Luxe Eye Cream enriched with Caviar Premier. Complete the ritual with Skin Caviar Nighttime Oil, the night’s last gesture. At once generous and silky, the formula soothes and cushions skin, for total indulgence. Over time, lines and wrinkles appear reduced, skin looks firmed and moisture is sealed in, prolonging the elusive strength of caviar, beyond the night.
A PIVOTAL ENCOUNTER INFUSES THE HOUSE WITH COLOUR When La Prairie encountered Niki de Saint Phalle’s cobalt blue, the link between the Skin Caviar Collection and the colour’s evocative qualities became clear: only cobalt blue would do for Skin Caviar, immediately creating an icon. Cobalt blue is the very incarnation of femininity, of audacity, of strength.Femininity because caviar is life. Indeed, caviar is the very essence of life contained, and what is more feminine than empowering life itself? Audacity, because it was pure audacity to even imagine infusing skincare with caviar – a bold, unexpected idea. Strength, because the scientists at La Prairie had discovered the phenomenal potential of caviar and they were excited – driven even – to explore the opportunities that their newly-minted Caviar Science possessed. For Skin Caviar Nighttime Oil, La Prairie unveils a singular cobalt blue outer jar that houses an opaque black inner vessel. The result is a striking contrast of cobalt blue and total obscurity. It is the perfect fusion of both form and function, with the minimal, pure lines of Bauhaus-inspired design bellying a state-of-the-art glass-in-glass construction, specifically created to help protect the elusive properties of Caviar Retinol housed within.A DIGITAL VOYAGE TO THE REALMS OF THE NIGHT Cobalt blue, whose depth never ceases to seduce the eye, has been celebrated by artists throughout the history of art. For La Prairie, French digital artist Maotik uses digital mastery to bring the singularity of cobalt blue to life with a journey of the senses that transports the viewer into the depths of the night where creativity is set free. For the 2021 edition of Art Basel in Basel, Maotik created Sense of Blue, an immersive installation composed of three stages to plunge the viewer gradually into the depths of night. Motion sensors, video projections and digital algorithms lie hidden within the unseen frame to offer an immersion that marries minimalist aesthetic and technical sophistication. An immersive and interactive work where the viewers’ movements shape their environment through an immaterial, shifting facet of light. As a specialist in interactive environments, Maotik is a leading figure in digital art, a field that puts technological innovation and expertise at the service of beauty. It is an approach that deeply resonates with the vision of La Prairie, where art and science are inextricably linked. A dialogue between the two, Sense of Blue sets night at the heart of an enhanced beauty ritual. It is a manifold artistic work that harnesses all times, past and future, to set its mark on the present. August, 2021
21
22
THE TEAM: Fashion Designer: Jessica L. Taylor ~ Just Like That Fashion (@justlikethatfashion) Photographer: M R H Photography (@m_r_h_photography) Model: Brandee Victor @Just Like That Fashion (@juliana.simongenz)
www.theciin.com
23
August, 2021
24
www.theciin.com
25
August, 2021
26
www.theciin.com
27
August, 2021
BLOOMINGDALE’S REVEALS ITS FALL/WINTER 2021 CAMPAIGN
28
As Bloomingdale’s looks to embrace fashion’s new-found positivity, a new and extravagant dress code emerges that puts the joy back into getting dressed up. The arrival of the Fall/Winter 2021 collection brings with itself an optimistic and free-spirited energy, breathing new life into wardrobes that needed a lift from seasons gone. A dramatic play on textures and tonal offerings, along with a brighter and richer color palette appears as the major focus for womenswear this season, offering a dose of elegance and sophistication for one’s wardrobe. Menswear for the fall season hones clean and polished apparel collections, with ‘beige is the new black’ acting as the hue of choice. Everyday staples with a modern appeal are both cool and comfortable. Kidswear takes on a more graphic and colorful approach this season, with trendy logomania and zoomed in florals – making every day dressing fun for little ones. www.theciin.com
29
August, 2021
30
THE TEAM: Photographer/Stylist: Robert MacNeil (@robmacneilphoto) Model: Katherine Smits (@katsmits6) MUAH: Rachel Purdy (@beautybyrachelpurdy) Couture: Stage 9 Secrets (@stage9secrets) (owned by award winning singer) Alexa Ray (@alexaraymusic) Background: Savage Universal (@savageuniversal)
www.theciin.com
31
August, 2021
32
www.theciin.com
33
August, 2021
COACH
REINTRODUCES THE ROGUE
34
Coach reintroduces its Rogue bag with a campaign starring Jennifer Lopez, Kate Moss, Kōki, Ma Zhe, Lu, and Xiao Wen Ju—and photographed by Juergen Teller with styling by Olivier Rizzo. Inspired by the Rogue’s unique attitude and shot in famous locations around the world—including London Bridge and the Bund in Shanghai—the campaign tells the story of the Rogue’s legacy and craft. First introduced on the runway in 2016, the Rogue is inspired by free-spirits, rebels and dreamers. Today, it is reintroduced as part of Coach’s Fall collection “Coach Forever, Season Two” in a new environmentally responsible version of Coach’s Signature Jacquard crafted in organic and recycled materials and embroidered with Fall’s menagerie of creatures. Next month, Coach Creative Director Stuart Vevers will receive the Accessories Council’s Hall of Fame award for the Rogue. The Hall of Fame Award recognizes an item or brand that has stood the test of time as determined by the Accessories Council Board and is awarded at the annual Design Excellence Awards. Created toward the beginning of Vevers’ tenure at Coach, and since reimagined in a variety of colors, materials and sizes, the Rogue quickly became one of the house’s in-demand icons. www.theciin.com
35
“The Rogue is perhaps my favorite bag that I’ve designed at Coach,” said Vevers. “It has that combination of heritage, offbeat attitude and a sense of authentic American style that perfectly embodies my vision for the house. The Fall collection is inspired by the optimism of things crafted to last, and naturally felt like the right moment to reintroduce the Rogue with a new story created with Juergen and our Coach Family. Coach will also mark the reintroduction of the Rogue with a digital experience in which clients can design and share their own Rogue bag. The shoppable experience transports customers to a virtual workshop and allows visitors to build a customized Rogue bag from scratch. The house will also introduce a digital wall custom-designed for Coach House, its global flagship in New York, as part of Windows of the Future, an initiative connecting Coach customers with bespoke experiences created with their unique communities in mind.
August, 2021
36
THE TEAM: Photographer: Krzysztof Kosacki (@light_vs_shade) Model: Jasmin Hauke (@jasminha.photos) Retoucher: Evora (@evora_retouch)
www.theciin.com
37
August, 2021
38
www.theciin.com
39
August, 2021
THIS EDGY NEW AKILLIS BANG BANG COLLECTION IS MADE TO COMPLETE YOUR ROCK N’ ROLL LOOK
40
With Bang Bang, AKILLIS presents a jewellery explosion. This collection, charged with forbidden munitions, blasts off with a rock’n’roll charm and a shocking, irreverent, and audacious chic. Bracelets grace the wrist and choker highlight the neck of the wearer with a weapon as alluring as it is dissuasive. The 9mm bullet - a calling-card for adrenaline addicts - is available in a range of many options. Originally a stylish and casual titanium mounted on a cord, Bang Bang bracelets are now available in flexible bracelets and choket made of pink gold, or white gold, and are optionally set with black or white diamonds. This unisex collection is for modern-day adventurers who want to super-charge the romantic playbook with new thrills. www.theciin.com
41
August, 2021
42
THE TEAM: Photographer: Danae Barbara (@qt_throughthelens) Model: Crystal Brook (@crystal_brook_) Dress: Evora (@travelinggown)
www.theciin.com
43
August, 2021
44
www.theciin.com
45
August, 2021
46
www.theciin.com
47
August, 2021
TIFFANY & CO. INTRODUCES THE “ABOUT LOVE” CAMPAIGN STARRING BEYONCÉ AND JAY-Z
48
Tiffany & Co. is excited to announce today that powerhouse couple Beyoncé and JAY-Z will star in its latest campaign celebrating modern love. Synonymous with the world’s greatest love stories since 1837, Tiffany’s debut of “ABOUT LOVE” marks the latest evolution of the luxury jeweler’s new creative direction. The campaign is the result of a close collaboration and a shared vision between both the Carters and Tiffany & Co. As the first time the couple has appeared in a campaign together, “ABOUT LOVE” is an exploration of connection and vulnerability. The Carters’ love story is illuminated by the iconic Tiffany Diamond and set against the backdrop of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Equals Pi (1982) painting. As part of a private collection from its creation until now, this campaign marks the work www.theciin.com
49
of art’s first public appearance, propelling Tiffany’s long-standing tradition of working with New York creatives forward. Ushering in a new brand identity, this campaign embodies the beauty of love through time and all its diverse facets, forging a new vision of love today. Executive Vice President of Product & Communications, Alexandre Arnault says: “Beyoncé and JAY-Z are the epitome of the modern love story. As a brand that has always stood for love, strength and self-expression, we could not think of a more iconic couple that better represents Tiffany’s values. We are honored to have the Carters as a part of the Tiffany family.” August, 2021
50
THE TEAM: Photographer: Anastasia Fahertdinova (@a.tsyplakova) Makeup Artist: Nailya Salyakhova (@a.tsyplakova) Retoucher: Azat Svetlov (@a.tsyplakova) Model: Nastya Votinceva (@a.tsyplakova)
www.theciin.com
51
August, 2021
52
www.theciin.com
53
August, 2021
54
www.theciin.com
55
August, 2021
DSQUARED2 WOMEN’S FALL WINTER 2021 Prize pieces from the wardrobe are found in Dsquared2’s Fall Winter 2021 women’s collection. Shiny new things mix with favorite thick knitted sweaters, patched worn-in jeans, mini-skirts in soft-bubbled shapes and long check shirts appliquéd with crystals and an eclectic lineup that feels comfortable and familiar. Conveying this feminine joy is a key look, the skirt suit in textured tweed with a mini bubbled skirt shape paired with a matching generous collared jacket over a skinny rib turtleneck knit—worn with sandals and an all-over sequin drawstring bag and a tiara headband. The skirt suit also comes in leather or mixed nylon topped with a waxed yellow jacket with patch pockets.
56
Bodysuits and dresses embroidered with poetry are paired with sporty details, color-blocked nylon wide legged pants with elasticated ankles and a long tailored jacket, or loose denim pants with paint splatters in a camouflage pattern. Outdoorsy tweed checks and wallpaper florals in earthy tones take form in retro shapes: flared trousers, long sleeve dresses and blouses with delicate ruffles. Thick patterned handknits with Smokey the Bear, grizzly bear and maple leaf motifs are over cropped check pants, shearling split or allover sequin skirts. Hoodies, some with built-in bear ears or tiaras, or glistening with drops of beads, are layered with tailored skirts and stirrup pants.
www.theciin.com
57
A holiday on ice inspiration of skating costume glamour is found in dresses, in metallic lamé or tulle and coated with a sprinkling with crystals or delicate shimmering beads. Contrasting against the shimmer, a fur-like shaggy coat in wool and cashmere or check shirt jackets. The new collection includes a collaboration with Patrick Cox, the shoe designer behind the iconic Wannabe loafer and a teenage friend of Dean and Dan Caten. Restyling the Wannabe’s famed square-toe form, first launched in the 90s, the Wanna-D2 comes in different styles: a heeled loafer with a mini platform, the same style in a high boot and thigh boot, and a lower ankle boot version with a chunky heel and a front strap with D hardware. Other heels in the collection are glittery with multiple buttoned straps, or strappy satin sandals with bows on the toe, and from Dsquared2’s outdoors inspiration a boot sandal is laced up to the ankle. Playful, glittery jewelry includes earrings with keys, crowns, and flowers and with D and 2 motifs, gold necklaces with crystal stars and tiara headbands. Crafted in colored leathers, a structured multi-compartment shoulder bag in mini, small, and medium sizes is decorated with D2 gold hardware. Soft drawstring pouches looped on the wrist and a knitted white bonnet with pom pom trimmed neck ties add allure to looks. August, 2021
58
MIRROR THE TEAM: Photographer: Jeffrey Klamut (@jk_pov) Models: Kelsey Kraken (@kelseyvontease) Connor O’Meara (@c_omeara) Kelsey Kraken (@kelseyvontease) Connor O’Meara (@c_omeara) Jenna Curtis (@lemonsandcacti)
www.theciin.com
59
August, 2021
60
www.theciin.com
61
August, 2021
62
www.theciin.com
63
August, 2021
Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2021 THE EXPLORER CLUB
64
www.theciin.com
65
The Explorer Club, the Fall 2021 TOMMY HILFIGER COLLECTION for men and women, embraces a return to nature by celebrating the beauty of our planet. Inspired by trekking, hiking and exploring the Appalachian trails, this season’s outerwear embodies the sense of belonging and peace experienced in the great outdoors. Sustainable innovation makes strides through EcoloftTM, recycled poly-blend, eco viscose and pieces featuring vegan leather made from cactus. Transitional layering fuses warmth and comfort in varsity jackets, sailing jackets and parkas. Earthy camouflage tones run throughout the range, complemented by elevated details like the rich embroidery crest. Oversized, utilitarian silhouettes offer relaxed comfort. Meanwhile, Sherpa and corduroy details provide bold texture and heat retention for long walks and an active outdoor lifestyle. August, 2021
66
THE TEAM: Photographer: Luca Schiavoni (@lucaschiavoniportrait ) Model: Jennifer Cultrera (@jeyc786) MUA: Amel (@amel_makeup_marche_abruzzo )
www.theciin.com
67
August, 2021
68
www.theciin.com
69
August, 2021
70
www.theciin.com
71
August, 2021
Calvin Klein launches CKunfiltered Jeans video mini-series Hosted by fashion editor Nell Kalonji, the six-part video series will answer Google’s most-searched questions about jeans and how to style them.
72
Calvin Klein announces the launch of CKunfiltered Jeans, a six-part video series that answers Europe’s most Google-searched questions about jeans. Denim is core to Calvin Klein’s DNA and the videos aim to educate and empower audiences to confidently wear jeans. The videos are hosted by fashion authority Nell Kalonji, a London-based stylist and founding member of the Rubric Initiative, an organization dedicated to addressing the fashion industry’s barriers to entry and supporting a new generation of diverse talent. Kalonji expresses her unique style across six curated topics: summer jeans, mom jeans, boyfriend/baggy jeans, skinny jeans, colored jeans, and below-theknee. These themes were established in consultation with Google’s creative think tank, Google Creative Works, which analyzed the top searches for denim-related queries from across Europe. “Jeans are the most universal item of clothing, but for many people, it can feel overwhelming to find the perfect fit, fabric, wash or cut,” says Kalonji. “It’s been an inspiring experience to understand people’s most pressing questions about jeans, and be able to express my own style — honestly and authentically — through six essential denim looks.” www.theciin.com
73
The narrative of the videos is simultaneously informal and informative, as Kalonji interacts with models as she confidently styles bespoke looks from Calvin Klein Jeans. The pieces celebrate ‘90s nostalgia with highrise, boyfriend, baggy and skinny silhouettes. Vintageinspired mom jeans feature a high waist and tapered leg, while dad jeans have a slouchy, oversized, comfortable appeal. The versatile high-rise straight silhouette which became famous in the 80s returns with a fitted highrise top block and straight leg that hits the ankle. These styles are further complemented by a range of skinny jeans (from relaxed to super stretch, skin-hugging fabric), plus summer-ready styles in white, light blue, grey, bleached and destroyed washes. CKunfiltered: Jeans is the second edition of the CKunfiltered series, following the success of the CK Unfiltered: Bra Talk videos in fall 2020. The project further reflects Calvin Klein’s commitment to engage both new audiences and existing communities through creative, unexpected, digitally-driven content powered by consumer data and insights. August, 2021
74
THE TEAM: Photographer: Ali Dolatabadii (@alidolatabadii) Model: Nahid Mahmoudi (@nahidmahmoudi1991)
www.theciin.com
75
August, 2021
76
www.theciin.com
77
August, 2021
78
www.theciin.com
79
August, 2021
HUGO launches ‘HUGO Louder’ A new music platform that gives a voice to inspiring artists around the world
80 HUGO is excited to announce its latest project, “HUGO Louder,” a new and exclusive music platform that does more than share great music. Its mission? To amplify the voices of inspiring artists and young talents who want to change the world. HUGO’s brand ethos is closely linked to popular culture – especially music. In 2012, the brand launched “HUGO Tracks,” which showcased bands and acts from the electronic music scene. In more recent years, it has developed a strong partnership with singer-songwriter Liam Payne. HUGO Louder will provide artists with a stage to debut their music and speak out about what matters to them. Spotlighting emerging talents and established musicians who embody the brand's DNA like rapper Kelvyn Colt, the monthly series will explore each artist's personal experiences while touching on the most important issues of the moment. The series will also feature live performances, exclusive interview content, and much more. “The long-standing relationship between HUGO and music runs deep. We, at HUGO, believe in music and fashion as cultural statements of self-expression,” says Lüder Fromm, Director Global Marketing and Brand Communications. “With the latest project, we want to provide a platform to the voices of the future, inviting artists and the audience around the world to our unfolding brand adventure.” HUGO revealed its own Apple Music, Deezer, and Spotify channels earlier this year, featuring soundtracks to their campaigns and curated brand playlists. that was followed by the global launch of HUGO Louder and the accompanying mobile-first campaign on 11 March, 2021. Instagram: @hugo_official hugo.com www.theciin.com
81
August, 2021
82
THE TEAM: Model: Oleksandra Starynets (@queenissima) Photographer: Petrova Tanya (@petrova__tania)
www.theciin.com
83
August, 2021
84 84
www.theciin.com
85
August, 2021
86
www.theciin.com
87
August, 2021
FABERGÉ CELEBRATES THE PERIDOT - AUGUST BIRTHSTONE
88
Take a look at Fabergé’s Colours of Love ring in celebration of the August birthstone (actually, one of three birth stone’s for this month) the Peridot. Sometimes known as the ‘evening emerald’ since it glows with intensity under light, it is a symbol of health and protection, particularly in matters of love. The Peridot is also associated with prosperity and good fortune, it is widely believed that the word ‘Peridot’ is rooted from the Greek word ‘Peridona’ which means ‘giving plenty’.
www.theciin.com
Montblanc 1858 Geosphere Pink Dial Unique Piece
89
Montblanc is pleased to announce its first partnership with the Pink Dial project initiated by the Revolution and the Rake magazine’s founder, Wei Koh, by creating and donating the 1858 Geosphere Pink Dial Unique Piece to sustain the cause. Assembled by a Montblanc female watchmaker, this very special wristwatch, made of black DLC titanium with a fuchsia pink dial, will be auctioned in October
August, 2021
90
THE TEAM: Photographer: Georgiy Neusypov (@leedak.ru) Model: Rosalia Sadykova (@rozaliyaaza) Hair & Makeup: Kristina Bobyleva (@kris_pari)
www.theciin.com
91
August, 2021
92
www.theciin.com
93
August, 2021
94
www.theciin.com
95
August, 2021
BY FAR LAUNCHES SNAKE PRINT The new pieces extend an invitation to rejoice in the wonders of summer through sophisticated animal prints enhanced with flashes of neon colour on a muted soft white background.
The collection includes flat mules, polished pumps, mini bags and cushion-like bags that arereimagined in a new shiny snake print to help you add a little attitude to the perfect summer outfit.
96
www.theciin.com
97
August, 2021
98
THE TEAM: Model: Agnieszka Wolkowicz (Agnieszka Wołkowicz) Photographer: Agnes Lumiere (@agneslumiere)
www.theciin.com
99
August, 2021
100
www.theciin.com
101
August, 2021
102
www.theciin.com
103
August, 2021
OBLIQUE CREATIONS SS 21 TRAVEL LOOKS Face this summer travel season with a comfy and sporty attitude. Discover the Oblique Creations SS 21 selection with these full athleisure yet fashionable looks. From viscose loungewear, to utilitarian multi-bags with a belt, get your perfect travel look.
104
www.theciin.com
105
August, 2021
106
THE TEAM: Photographer: Abolfazl Jafarian (@abolfazlpix) Model: Sheidi Khamin (@sheidikhamin)
www.theciin.com
107
August, 2021
108
www.theciin.com
109
August, 2021
COS ANNOUNCES ITS AUTUMN WINTER DEBUT WITH HYBRID SHOW AT SEPTEMBER’S LONDON FASHION WEEK
110
COS is pleased to announce it will debut its Autumn Winter 2021 collection at London Fashion Week presented by Clearpay September 2021, with a hybrid show encompassing a physical catwalk, merged with artistic portraiture and moving image, digitally livestreamed to all at cos.com. Emerging from a time of change with a reinvigorated sense of purpose and commitment, the Autumn Winter season will mark a new direction for the brand. The collection will embody timeless COS style signatures and embrace elevated, redefined wardrobe icons. Exploring new ways of looking at contemporary culture through a fashion lens, the campaign features activist, futurist and storyteller, Janaya Future Khan; Actor, Jodie Turner-Smith, and coveted supermodel Raquel Zimmermann, alongside a cast of other inspiring innovators and creators shaping the way we think about tomorrow -- a collective expression that sets out to rethink the future.
Material innovation and long-lasting design concepts remain at COS’ core, as the brand continues to nurture its commitment to sustainability with a collection crafted towards circularity. From organic and repurposed materials to recycled fabrics, a considered approach throughout the design and production process limits the demand on natural resources. COS’ in-house atelier revisits the intrinsic details and meticulous construction behind the iconic garments. From contrast binding to hand-stitched re-enforcements and adjustable new fits on tailoring, the brand continues to focus on craftsmanship and making for longevity. A new logo will also feature on the collection and will be updated across all packaging this autumn. Made using responsibly sourced paper and featuring durable woven paper handles, new material innovation ensures packaging is 100% recyclable, aligning with the brand’s wider sustainability values.
www.theciin.com
111
112
www.theciin.com
113
THE TEAM: Photographer: Gabriele Mansolillo (@alteregofotovideo) Accessory Designer/Creative Director/Makeup Artist: Alterego Foto (@alteregofotovideo) Wardrobe Stylist: Ronci Spose Model: Silvia Conticelli (@aivlis111)
August, 2021
114
www.theciin.com
115
August, 2021
Timeless with Mouawad
116
Throughout the iconic styles of decades gone by to the fashions of today and beyond, the ability of precious gemstones to convey powerful femininity and express the wearer’s unique identity is unquestionable. This is the inspiration behind the new #TimelessWithMouawad campaign. The #TimelessWithMouawad campaign launches with models evoking moods from times past, wearing unique Mouawad handcrafted suites of jewelry set with diamonds, sapphires and topaz. Mouawad Co-Guardians Fred, Alain and Pascal Mouawad commented: “Women’s affinity with and love for extraordinary gemstones is well documented, from ancient civilizations to the golden age of Hollywood and far beyond. The #TimelessWithMouawad campaign invites our audience to time travel visually and appreciate how Mouawad’s ability to craft extraordinary jewelry makes it eternally desirable.” www.theciin.com
117
August, 2021
118
THE TEAM: Photographer: Yevheniia Kaliuzhka (@ph.ieunia) Model: Yuliia Otroshchenko (@monopolistka_) Location: HYDROPARK, Kyiv, Ukraine
www.theciin.com
119
August, 2021
120
www.theciin.com
121
August, 2021
122
www.theciin.com
123
August, 2021
DISCOVER SUMMER SLEEPWEAR STAPLES FROM ANNABELLE YOU'LL NEVER WANT TO GET OUT OF One of the fastest growing segments since 2020, sleepwear is no longer just for cozy nights and a blissful sleep. Annabelle, a key pioneer responsible for redefining this nightwear segment in the Middle East since 2011 offers on-trend pieces for ladies and kids that can be worn round the clock, to a meeting as well as to bed. This homegrown quality sleepwear brand has 32 stores across the GCC and is a one-shop destination for all things stylish including quirky pyjamas, matching sets, basics, night dresses, loungewear and more. Check out the hottest sleepwear essentials to add to your wardrobe this summer from Annabelle: Loungewear Co-ord Sets
Super comfy and oh-so-cool, Annabelle’s loungewear co-ord sets are not just designed to be worn around the house but are also versatile enough to make you feel pulled together even on off-duty days. Whether you prefer wearing these from head-to-toe or mix and match them, here is the perfect solution to casual dressing in style. Made from breathable fabrics, these are available in an array of shades and silhouettes making them the ultimate comfy yet cool WFH outfit.
124
Matching Sets
Make your summer holidays instaworthy with the brand’s matching mommy & kids pyjama sets. Annabelle offers an adorable collection of matching sets with cheeky prints and bold colours, perfect for creating that matching mom-and-mini IG moment! www.theciin.com
Quirky Printed Pyjamas
Printed pj’s will never go out of style and can brighten your mood in a jiffy. Annabelle’s summer collection includes light and breezy pj sets in vivid florals, rainbows, and natureinspired prints that are perfect for summertime. If you’re a Disney fan, Annabelle also has a range of Disney printed night suits to make you brim with nostalgia while keeping you comfy all night long. In addition, the brand also offers them for plus-sized women.
Nightdress
Originally created to be worn to bed, Annabelle’s range of nightdresses can easily be worn as daytime attire. Easy and light in construction, these are a summer staple for every woman’s wardrobe, especially in hot weather.
August, 2021
125
The rebirth of traditional architecture
Photo credit: AOGVISION
126
Southern Fujian, located on the southeast coast of China, is the beginning of the "Maritime Silk Road" in history, and has been an important maritime transportation hub since ancient times. Convenient geographical location is conducive to business exchanges with many surrounding regions and countries, so it has accumulated a strong economic foundation and is deeply influenced by foreign cultures. Accordingly, Southern Fujian culture is a mix of traditional Chinese farming culture and foreign cultural influences. This rich and diverse cultural connotation is also fully reflected in its architecture, with very distinctive regional characteristics.
www.theciin.com
XiangyuXiangyuan Home Stay Xiamen, China
127
August, 2021
128
The project is located in Dazhai Village, Xiang'an District, Xiamen. Dazhai Village has a history of more than 800 years and sits adjacent to mountains and seas, on flat terrain. New LinkSo, it’s become the inheritance place of the traditional culture of southern Fujian and the gathering place of traditional houses. Nowadays, affected by globalization of the economy and the construction of modern cities and cultures, the traditional houses in Dazhai Village are disappearing day by day. In response, the question of how to use traditional old buildings as carriers for retaining the rural memories of Southern Fujian, while reactivating its quaint villages through the power of design, has become a topic of time and locality. Xiangyu Xiangyuan B&B is composed of two parts, the old and the new. The old part is a traditional house with a century-old history that has been carefully transformed into the core space of the entire building. The new part is a contemporary architectural style composed of steel, glass, and brick. The new and old parts collide and blend, revealing the designer's thoughts on the transformation of rural old buildings and the regeneration of abandoned resources. These traditional buildings are a typical representative of traditional dwellings in Southern Fujian. The main structures of the buildings are mostly Chinese traditional wooden frames, with building facades made of red bricks and red tiles, and “Yingshan” style roofs (a traditional Chinese building type for roofs). Both ends of the roof curve slightly upward, using light and flexible "swallowtail" methods. These original traditional buildings have collapsed to varying degrees. The collapsed part of building No. 1 is the first half of the building and the west side room of the atrium. The cornerstone on the west side is irregular. The designer uses a compromise design in the collapsed area. A simple geometric building was built at the collapsed place to form a fusion with traditional architecture. The simple and pure geometry endows the old building with enough support and also highlights the readability of the traditional building. The collapsed location of building No. 2 is the hall and the front half of the kitchen. The original wooden roof frame is almost collapsed, and there is a nearly collapsed gate. The two side rooms in the middle have also collapsed. The designer directly used steel structures in the hall and the left room to support the original wooden structure. The facade adopts a large area of floor-to-ceiling windows to meet the light quality requirements of the indoor space. The traditional roof is in sharp contrast with the transparent glass, which gives the traditional house a lighter expression. Building No. 3 is mainly constructed of strips and blocks of stone, so it is still very stable after a hundred years, revealing no particularly serious damage. It has been evaluated by professional organizations and meets the reliability requirements of current national standards, but it still needs to be reinforced to avoid future troubles. To address that issue, the designer adopted an inner steel structure method for partial treatment and repair. In terms of interior design, the designer draws upon a modern interpretation of traditional Chinese architectural materials at the core, and carries out the interior design
www.theciin.com
of three century-old buildings from the three directions of wood, stone, and porcelain. Wood, throughout the history of human construction, was a renewable material obtained from a wide range of sources. Wood is the most widely used material in the Xiangyu Xiangyuan B&B space for various presentations such as furniture, flooring, and installations. It reflects the strong plasticity and artistic sense of wood, and it reflects the designer's sustainable design idea. As a natural construction material, stone has solid and natural characteristics. The overall space atmosphere of Xiangyu Xiangyuan B&B is highlighted through the redesign and application of stone. Porcelain is the most low-key material in the entire space, hidden within a modern form, expressing respect for the century-old buildings. Whether it is architectural design or interior design, designers focus on traditional buildings, and modernize them through repairs and additions, and edit Southern Fujian traditional houses. Let residents and foreign tourists experience the agile changes brought about by the design concept infused with contemporary sustainability, and further understand the Southern Fujian culture.
August, 2021
129
www.dumishmash.com du_mishmash
August, 2021
BREAKFAST O’CLOCK! by travel-expert José Berrocoso
TRUE SPANISH FLAVOUR WITH AN ORIENTAL TWIST IN A BELLE ÉPOQUESTYLE HOTEL 132
Mandarin Oriental Ritz Madrid, overlooking the Prado Museum and close to the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum and Reina Sofía Art Centre, is ideal for art fans visiting Madrid’s lauded trinity of art institutions. w w w. m a n d a r i n o r i e n t a l . c o m Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid is a luxury Belle Époque palace located in the famous Golden Triangle of Art of Madrid. For over 110 years, the hotel has hosted royalty, dignitaries and some of the most distinguished guests from around the world. After a three-year restoration and modernization of the stories 1910-built, Mandarin Oriental Ritz Madrid opened last April. This spectacular property is the epitome of luxury and excellence. With a stunning and meticulous restoration that celebrates César Ritz’s pioneering spirit, a prestigious central location, five restaurants and bars overseen by one of Spain’s most celebrated chefs, Quique Dacosta, and exceptional fitness and wellness facilities, Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid is set to become the city’s most luxurious hotel. There’s nothing more important than eating a well-balanced breakfast that’s also exciting and delicious. And this is what you can enjoy at Mandarin Oriental Ritz Madrid: pure Spanish flavour with a touch oriental bites overlooking the masterpiece Prado Museum. Try a traditional Spanish tortilla, cheese selection, with spread of fresh fruit, local organic yoghurts, freshly baked pastries, as well as a wide range of eggs, bagels or cereals. Add an exotic touch with gyozas or the signature Mandarin fried bread. Do you have a better plan? www.theciin.com
133
August, 2021
Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 A design and technology benchmark for modern super sports cars, reimagined for a new era: Our legacy to the future
134
www.theciin.com
A
utomobili Lamborghini unveils the Countach LPI 800-4: a futuristic limited edition paying homage to the Countach’s iconic status as a revolutionary design and technology rule-breaker and recreated for the 21st century. Its puristic lines are immediately recognizable from the Countach legacy: the patriarch of modern super sports cars and Lamborghini design. With its aspirated V12 engine combined with Lamborghini’s hybrid supercapacitor technology, the Countach LPI 800-4 retains the inimitable V12 experience and sound from its Longitudinale Posteriore (LP) mounted powerplant combined with the hybrid (I) technology developed for the Sián. Delivering 814 cv as maximum combined power (rounded at 800 in the name) from its aspirated powerplant (780 cv) and electric motor (34 cv) to its permanent four-wheel drive transmission, the LPI 800-4 produces peak Lamborghini performance of 0-100 km/h acceleration in just 2.8 seconds, a 0-200 km/h in 8.6 seconds and a top speed of 355 km/h. “The Countach LPI 800-4 is a visionary car of the moment, just as its forerunner was,” says Automobili Lamborghini President and CEO Stephan Winkelmann. “One of the most important automotive icons, the Countach not only embodies the design and engineering tenet of Lamborghini but represents our philosophy of reinventing boundaries, achieving the unexpected and extraordinary and, most importantly, being the ‘stuff of dreams’. The Countach LPI 800-4 pays homage to this Lamborghini legacy but it is not retrospective: it imagines how the iconic Countach of the 70s and 80s might have evolved into an elite super sports model of this decade. It upholds the Lamborghini tradition of looking forward, of exploring new design and technology avenues while celebrating the DNA of our brand. It is a Lamborghini that innately expresses the marque’s enduring and emotive power: always inspirational and thrilling to see, hear and most of all drive.”
135
August, 2021
Countach – the patriarch of modern super sports car design
The Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 is instantly recognizable as the elevated descendant of Countach generations: testament to the lasting impact of the original Countach design that became the poster car of the 1980s and a symbol of automotive and lifestyle ultra-cool. The Countach moniker – a fitting expression of surprise and wonder in Piedmontese dialect and pronounced ‘Coon-tach’ – is one of very few Lamborghini model names not connected to bulls. The Countach’s distinctive silhouette with the essential line running from front to rear, sharp angles and lines and idiosyncratic wedge shape, innovated modern super sports design as well as future Lamborghini models. The Countach LPI 800-4 develops the characteristic lines of the Countach’s five models over nearly 20 years, concentrated into the purest realization of iconic automotive design.
Performance engineering for a new era
The Lamborghini V12 6.5 liter engine, outputting 780 cv, is combined with a 48 volt e-motor mounted directly on the gearbox providing a further 34 cv for immediate response and increased performance: it is the innovative and unique architecture Lamborghini developed for Sián, that is the only mild-hybrid technology to create a direct connection between electric motor and wheels, preserving the pure V12 behavior. The e-motor is powered by a supercapacitor providing three times more power compared to a lithium-ion battery of the same weight. The monocoque chassis and all the body panels are in carbon fiber, provide the optimum lightweight solution as well as exceptional torsional stiffness: the Countach LPI 800-4 has a dry weight of 1595 kg for a dry weight to power ratio of 1,95 kg/cv.
136
www.theciin.com
World debut at The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering, USA
The Countach LPI 800-4 was unveiled at The Quail, USA in a dedicated color Bianco Siderale, containing a hint of pearlescent blue and reminiscent of Ferruccio Lamborghini’s own Countach LP 400 S, complete with red and black leather heritage interior. Owners of the exclusive limited edition Countach LPI 800-4 can choose from a range of heritage exterior paint options, mostly in solid colours, such as the iconic Impact White, Giallo Countach and Verde Medio. Produced in a run of 112 units, the number denotes the ‘LP 112’ internal project name used during the original Lamborghini Countach’s development. The Countach LPI 800-4 will be delivered from first quarter 2022 to owners worldwide, privileged to drive a piece of automotive history reimagined for the future.
137
August, 2021
TAKING OFF
by travel-expert José Berrocoso Photography: Kelvin Trautman
138
white-desert.com www.theciin.com
Wolf’s Fang: a new Antarctic Camp Pioneers of luxury travel in Antarctica, White Desert, have announced the launch of their second camp, Wolf ’s Fang. Launching this November, the camp allows a select few adventurers access to a rarely seen region of Antarctica.
139
Situated amongst pillars of rock rising 1,000m vertically from the icecap, the camp derives its name from an iconic mountain peak that dominates the skyline. Visible from over 100km away on cloudless days, Wolf’s Fang Mountain was first seen by a flying expedition funded by the Nazi Government in the late 1930s. Since that day, the area has largely been closed to tourists with only Norwegian scientists and a handful of elite alpinists braving the summits.
August, 2021
140 White Desert’s latest camp still retains their customary fusion of luxury with a light environmental touch, comprising six state-of-the-art sleeping tents that are individually heated and designed for two guests each. The interiors hark back to the golden age of polar exploration, with leather and canvas while the spacious lounge tent is the perfect place to relax and enjoy delicious meals around a vintage prospector oven. Designed to cater for the more adventurous, Wolf’s Fang is the ideal accommodation for guests to try their hand at activities that range from ice climbing to abseiling, fat biking to gentle hikes to the summit of nearby peaks. With expert guides supporting the guests every step of the way, the 24 hours of continuous sunshine mean the days are literally endless. When it’s time to relax, an ice bar serves cocktails made from 10,000-year-old glacial ice, helping guests unwind from a day of exciting activities. “Ever since I first visited these mountains, I’ve dreamt of setting up a camp that would allow clients a chance to reconnect with nature, but also be adventurous,” says White Desert’s Founder, Patrick Woodhead. With 3 World Records and having skied over 4,000km across Antarctica himself, Woodhead is well accustomed to adventure. “Wolf’s Fang camp allows guests to experience something totally unique and that’s not something easily found these days.” White Desert’s first eco-camp, Whichaway Oasis, represents an ‘oasis’ of luxury in an inhospitable landscape, is designed to be less strenuous. Guests can enjoy the newly installed sauna and wellness pod and even picnic out by the side of a stunning freshwater lake. Guests at both camps can also fly to the Geographic South Pole, the lowest point on Earth, and visit an Emperor Penguin colony of over 28,000 birds. Travelling from Cape Town, South Africa by private jet, experiences run throughout December 2021 and January 2022. www.theciin.com
141
GRENROP was created in rural communities, where many women derive their livelihoods from farming The property partners with local tour operators and guides to inspire guests to break out from behind the hotel walls and forge a connection with Grenada’s spectacular landscape. Examples include waterfall chasing, scuba diving, chocolate farm tours, historic explorations of St. George, fishing, day trips to nearby islands Petite Martinique and Carriacou, and more. Through these activities, forged by connections with Grenada’s unequalled people, Silversands will act as a conduit to envelop guests in the warm, captivating soul of authentic Grenada. August, 2021
HOROSCOPES ARIES
LIBRA
TAURUS
SCORPIO
GEMINI
SAGITTARIUS
CANCER
CAPRICORN
LEO
AQUARIUS
VIRGO
PISCES
This is an excellent monthof april 2019 for increasing your psychic ability, relying on your intuition and going within to connect with your angels, spirit guides and the presence of God. Your body chemistry is likely to be more sensitive to food, environmental issues, drugs, even supplements and vitamins. On April 8th the Solar Eclipse asks you to move to your center and get ready for a whole new 18 year cycle. This one of the best times to begin something new. The universe will support you in this through October giving you the time to build and make it a success. With the Lunar Eclipse in your 8th House and your ruler favoring Pluto, a positive change is coming that will affect you financially.
The eclipse patterns are going back and forth over the relationship axis of your horoscope. This began last October and on April 8th the Solar Eclipse places an emphasis on business and personal relationships, and/or developing a customer or client base. The most important thing to you is your love life and partnership issues. If you are single, an important new relationship may enter your life. If you are married, the emphasis is on that relationship for the coming year. It is also a very creative influence and the opportunity to turn your creativity in to a paying situation opens up. The Lunar Eclipse on April 24th sets up an excellent six month period for financial gain.
The 2019 april horoscope predicts that in april 8th 2019 the Solar Eclipse in Aries places an emphasis on your health, work, pets and activities you do behind the scenes. Venus square to Saturn you are needing more love. You have cut down on your spending and you may need more rest and sunshine. To be happy now you need to be very focused on a professional or personal project. Mars favoring Jupiter indicates a lucky time for seeking employment and new avenues of income.
142
With the April 8th Solar Eclipse falling in your 6th of health and the Lunar Eclipse on April 24th in your 1st house you need to be more health conscious during the coming six months. You may benefit from receiving some energy work with the favorable aspect to Uranus. These influences could also be a sign that you need a change and this could be related to your diet, your work, your habits or your daily schedule.
The April 8th 2019 Solar Eclipse counsels you to pursue your hopes and wishes by connecting with new people and aligning your energies with those in your social circle and/or community. June 2019 has been a time when you may have had to do with less or work harder to produce financially. The 2019 april horoscope says that the Lunar Eclipse favors Uranus giving you more freedom to move around or to be independent which began last October and lasts through September 2019.
The Solar Eclipse on April 8th brings the possibility of love and romance during the coming year. Don’t allow fears, insecurities or disappointments from the past to block the love you are seeking. Avenues to express your creativity are opening up especially in the writing, teaching and publishing areas. You are in a cycle of increasing your clairvoyant abilities and meditation is one of the best ways for you to do this. The Lunar Eclipse on April 24th 2019 indicates changes and improvements in your work situation.
The April 8th 2019 Solar Eclipse indicates you may be dealing with influential people, government people or agencies. Your job, business and career take much of your time and attention. This is a time of increased recognition or coming before the public. Hard work is involved, overcoming obstacles, having a plan and a schedule are the things that are needed for your success. This eclipse brings you the support you have been seeking from others. The Lunar Eclipse at 4 Scorpio says, if you’re available, there is the possibility of a new romance.
The Solar Eclipse on April 8th places an emphasis on your home, property and family matters. This may not be an easy time for you in one or more of these areas. When Saturn leaves Cancer in July things will improve. At the same time Jupiter favoring Mars and Neptune is an excellent influence for money from professional endeavors. Venus rules your house of romance and favors Pluto in the 12th so you could meet or hear from someone out of your past, this lifetime or another.
Dear sweet Leo, you have been in a phase of clearing up old karma and you are in a phase of endings and beginnings. This IS the time to make long range plans. The Solar Eclipse on April 8th 2019 is square to Saturn which may bring in a challenging period as did the eclipse last October. All things of a spiritual nature, higher mind and higher learning, as well as travel are of benefit to you. The opportunity to connect with a teacher of high calibre may be presented to you. The April 24th Lunar Eclipse brings a desire for a move or a change of pace and this began last October. Venus/Uranus could turn a friendship into something more.
The April 8th 2019 Solar Eclipse indicates a very busy time so you may find yourself on the go, involved with the neighbors, lots of phone calls and paper work. There is more of an emphasis now on your relationship to a brother or sister who may require more of your time or advice This is an excellent eclipse to begin a new course of study, take or teach a class, and write. You may very well purchase a new car or computer. Your feelings are easily hurt during this time but you don’t show it to others if you can help it. You may be worried about your health and property matters but you will feel better about things as July comes to a close.
Mercury retrograde in Aries in 2019 could indicate you are interested in creating a new business or job. You are promised success so long as you do not over commit yourself financially or energetically. The April 8th Solar Eclipse is a time when mortgages, leases and loans are favored as are all joint financial arrangements. Blessings come to you from a partner and from those who are close to you. Venus favoring Pluto could indicate you are enjoying a remodeling or redecorating project. With the April 24th 2019 Lunar Eclipse, there could be many changes coming up for a brother or sister including a new romance and an improvement in their financial situation during the coming six months.
This Solar Eclipse on April 8th is finally going to improve your finances opening up new doors for you and you will feel very lucky as this cycle opens up beginning late February through May. April 24th the Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio is excellent for writing, publishing, teaching and travel. Blessings come through your work, the people you work for, or your own business. Until after July, you may find that it is difficult to receive the love and affection you desire. Saturn square Venus can delay or deny romance due to insecurities, fears and past disappointments either in your life or theirs.
www.theciin.com
mkankw www.mkankw.com
