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16. T-Race Cycling Tour De France 17. Rado True Thinline Les Couleurstm Le Corbusier 26. Seamaster Aqua Terra “Ultra Light” 30. Bovet 1822 Launches New 19Thirty Fleurier Timepieces 31. New Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 32. Jp John Pan Eyewear 2020 "Cosmos" 58. The Fusion Collection By Georg Jensen 60. Mks Jewellery 62. Akillis 64. Boucheron Unveils New High Jewellery Collection 66. Vhernier’s Pirouette Ring 67. Blue Velvet By Vhernier 68. Guarani Fine Jewellery 70. Tiffany & Co. Exhibition 89. Botier - Collection 2020 ART
90. ROM Welcome Project 94. Lamborghini Launches The New Museum Of Technology BEAUTY
08. Glow Getter 10. Marc Jacobs Beauty Is Back EDITORIALS
20. Colours Of Afghanistan 38. Vintage Glamour 80. Barbie Girl EVENTS
120. Jaeger-Lecoultre-Art Of Precision 121. Tag Heuer - Monaco Limited Edition Watch FASHION
12. Wish List 14. The Agenda 18. Kenzo Introduces Their Fw19 Campaign 28. Marks & Spencer Reveals Its Autumn 2019 Womenswear 34. Who Runs The World? Water. 37. The Georg Jensen Wedding Gift Edit 46. Cole Haan Announces Launch Of The Generation Zerøgrand 78. Leem 88. Time To Fill Up Your Summer Drawer!
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98. Bentley Exp 100 Gt 103. Rolls-Royce Phantom Shot By British Photographer Rankin 110. Top 5 Reasons To Visit Cape Town This Summer 114. Talise Spa At Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa 116. 5 Cool Yoga Poses To Beat The Heat 118. Ethan Allen Launches Relaxed Modern Collection PEOPLE
50. Dana Malaeb 70. Carol Atieh REGULARS
104. Taking Off : Islas Secas 122. Horoscopes
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GLOW GETTER Rahil Hesan talks about the magic of keeping your glow between motherhood and entrepreneurship
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Rahil Hesan, an Iranian fashion entrepreneur based in Dubai has made waves in the past with her collections being showcased in New York and LA Fashion Week, Fashion TV in Paris and both in Dubai Bridal Show and Fashion Week. She was also part of Ahlan Hot 100 last 2016 and now, a mother of one, Rahil juggles the extremities between motherhood and being a fashionable modern woman. Some people may have overlooked the stress motherhood could bring and Rahil has managed to find a way of keeping her glow through all the demands our skin needs. Being in her late 30s, she has not been afraid to bare it all and go all the way when it comes to taking care of herself and as clichĂŠ as it sounds, the first step for a natural glow is maintaining a healthy diet that works for you and your body and yes, staying hydrated throughout the day is part of it. Because feeling good on the inside translates to looking good and radiant outside.
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Less is more when it comes to her regimen. Rahil has four key things when it comes to looking fresh and healthy; Cleanse, Tone, Moisturize and Protect. She starts to wash her face with a mild facial foam to warm up her skin for further cleansing. Then tone with micellar water to deeply remove all the impurities and any make-up residue – Toners without alcohol content is the best for your skin to preserve the natural oils it produces. Just like us humans, our skin also gets thirsty, so Rahil makes sure her skin is always moisturized with a product that contains high-moisture components and mineral oils to lock in the moisture. Rahil is always out and about with her business and catering to her child’s needs from day to day and this last step is very essential but mostly forgotten. She keeps her skin protected from the harmful rays of the sun with sunscreen with at least SPF 50. Protecting your skin from UV Rays will prevent your skin to be prone to lines and wrinkles.
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These steps are not only easy but also very efficient when it comes to skincare and could be a strong base for your routine by incorporating few of your staple products. Rahil only proves that you can be a mother and an entrepreneur without sacrificing self-care. At the end of the day we all need to be glow-getters July, 2019
Marc Jacobs Beauty is back with their NEW Best-Selling Coconut Collection This Summer! Marc Jacobs Beauty’s best-selling coconut collection is back! Focusing on the refreshing, hydrating and nourishing properties of coconut water, Marc Jacobs Beauty introduces three must have coconut-infused, radianceenhancing essentials that give skin a glowing perfection.
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O!Mega Bronze Coconut Perfect Tan in Tantalize The Inspiration The glow of sun bronzed skin.
Dew Drops Coconut Gel Highlighter in Tantalize
Tantalizing Bronze
The Inspiration Marc’s love of coconut water and the glow of youthful, radiant, well-hydrated skin.
Instant Highlight This luminous gel-cream instantly lights up the complexion. Highlight skin directly or mix dew drops with foundation and primer to transform them into illuminating elixirs. A little goes a long way; build for the ultimate bronzed look.
Tantalizing Glow The best-selling dew drops formula is now available in two shades for the glow you’ve been fantasizing about. Tantalize, a soft golden bronze shade, joins the original dew drops in dew you? A golden peach.
Skincare Benefits Give your highlight a shot of skincare. Five forms of coconut and provitamin b5 help hydrate and nourish skin. www.theciin.com
The instant cult-classic O!Mega bronzer is now available in three shades for an even deeper sun kissed look. Tantalize, a warm deep bronze shade, features the same seamless matte formula of the beloved original O!Mega bronzer in tantric and O!Mega coconut bronzer in Tan-Tastic!.
Coconut Delight This super-sized bronzer is delicately scented with coconut for that distinctly i’m-on-vacation vibe all year long.
Seamless Matte Finish Micro-fine, jet-milled powder blends effortlessly for a flawless, radiant-matte finish
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Under(Cover) Blurring Coconut Face Primer Inspiration Marc’s love of coconut water and a smooth, radiant complexion.
Instant blur filter While marc’s original perfecting coconut face primer features hydrating and skin-smoothing benefits, this new primer contains an innovative formula that blurs the look of imperfections, smooths away the look of pores and fine lines, and controls shine without making skin feel dry or overly matte. It glides on effortlessly and acts like a perfecting filter for your skin while extending makeup wear with the nourishing feel of coconut.
Lasting makeup wear The lightweight formula creates a perfectly prepped canvas for foundation, helping to apply smoothly and blend easily. It can also be worn alone for a softfocus, healthy look on no makeup-makeup days. The universal shade is invisible and flawless with no chalky, white cast on all skin tones.
Coconut delight Featuring five forms of coconut, this makeup-extending primer helps to nourish and smooth the complexion.
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wishLIST BOTTEGA VENETA Golden Metal Unisex Sunglasses MARNI Smooth Leather Top Handle Attaché Bag
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BERNARD DELETTREZ Bee Bronze Earrings w/ White Agate
MCQ ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Orbyt Mid Off White Leather and Fabric Women's Sneakers
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BERNARD DELETTREZ Bronze Scorpio Open Cuff Bracelet
AURELIE BIDERMANN Cheyne Walk Long Necklace w/Glass Pearls and 18K Gold-Plated Charms
VERSACE VERSUS V Versus Silver Stainless Steel Women's Bracelet Watch THE VOLON Cindy Snake-embossed Leather-Tassel Bag
FEDERICA TOSI Small Stick Bangle
BALMAIN Silver Glitter B-Bag 18
PAUL SMITH Wool Blend Stripe Men's Long Scarf
SKAGEN Freja Mini Blush Leather Watch
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MAX MARA Black Brunico Hat
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AMERICAN FABERGE AND WORLD RENOWNED JEWELRY MAKER AND SCULPTOR, ZADORA, LAUNCHES LIMITED EDITION M.C. ESCHER SCULPTURES IN DUBAI
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Go Retro Glam With Roberto Cavalli’s Cat Eye Styles
Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof, the American Faberge and world’s foremost glyptics aka gemstone artist, continues in his mission to create dramatic monumental size artworks and installations around the forms imagined by his artistic hero, the art genius M.C. Escher. The new works are planned to expand and enhance upon the original 10 creations from his first series which he began to sculpt some six years ago. Escher is famous for his mind-bending mathematical drawings and woodcuts from the 1930s that show people climbing up staircases on ceilings and other optical illusions. After years of developing a relationship with the Escher institute in the Netherlands, Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof and his team spent years turning 10 of Escher’s, arguably, most impressive woodcuts into large-scale sculptures wrought of principally stainless steel, aluminum and titanium. In the artist’s words, “Surprisingly, M.C. Escher has a very deep and important connection with the Middle East region as most of the designs created during the later years of his career were indeed inspired by the Islamic arts. therefore, I’m extremely honored to be bringing his incredible works into life here in Dubai, as a conduit to artists and patrons alike who I am convinced will appreciate the beauty of his work once exposed to the wonderful diverse “artistic language“. von Zadora-Gerlof has admired Escher’s works since the age of six years old. He commented, “Because they're so utterly mesmerizing, deep and beautiful. His works are unforgettable, it can easily move, challenge and tickle emotions of people of all ages in a unique way.
Give your eyes an exaggerated edge with Roberto Cavalli’s FW19 eyewear collection. Taking inspiration from the midcentury glamour, these cat eye frames are destined to update your style with some serious glam quotient. Encompassing a retro charm with strong and feminine characteristics, these alluring cat eye frames are perfect for the get-go. Pick from the classic cat-eye to the luxe wing shaped frames or add some vivacity to your look with its bold coloured tortoise designs dazzled with gold and crystal embellishments. Giving you the choice of over-sized frames as well as perfectlyproportioned styles, Roberto Cavalli’s FW19 has a pair to suit almost every trademark style. www.theciin.com
JULIANNE MOORE WEARS CHLOÉ
More than a suitcase: RIMOWA Essential in Slate
Actress Julianne Moore wore an anthracite blue silk georgette dress with embroideries from the Winter 2019 collection during an interview at The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon.
MCM 'TRIBE' AUTUMN/ WINTER 2019 COLLECTION
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Global luxury brand MCM debuts its Autumn/ Winter 2019 collection ‘MCM Tribe’ – a bold celebration of travel that champions adventure, discovery and unforgettable experiences through a new series of modular and multifunctional designs.
Deriving inspiration from the chalky, gradient grey hues of the Indonesian mines, the RIMOWA Essential in Slate is soon to be your new travel companion. Designed in Germany to provide the best in hightech functionality, this piece from RIMOWA's Polycarbonate collection is expertly color matched, from handle and zipper to badge and wheel housing, for a monochrome design that looks distinctly fresh. Strong, durable and lightweight, this suitcase is the ultimate example of luggage innovation. While travellers so often focus singularly on the destination, RIMOWA seeks instead to ever ease the journey and encourage reflection on the moments in between. In keeping with this philosophy, RIMOWA’s newly launched colours are sampled directly from the aerial view of remote coordinates usually seen only from above – the fleeting impressions of secluded places so often passed over that still beg to be visited. Available in three RIMOWA Essential sizes (Cabin, Check-in and Trunk Plus) across stores in the Middle East and on www.rimowa.com
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Nodding to MCM’s rich heritage in travel, the collection salutes the unifying force of exploration that inspired the brand since its birth in 1976. From the classically crafted valises of Munich’s jetsetting elite to the iconic rucksack that inspired a cult following, MCM’s most iconic designs have embodied the freedom, spontaneity and sense of wonder that travel brings, becoming a globally recognized symbol for rebels, rock stars and those who dare to discover. For AW19, MCM continues to redefine the travel experience. Through a design language that is both modern and movement-inspired, the ‘MCM Tribe’ celebrates mobility in all its forms, reimagining the brand’s core values of limitless freedom and irreverence through a bold range of men’s and women’s ready-to-wear and accessories. To celebrate MCM’s journey towards sustainability, MCM have partnered with Aquafil, a visionary textile manufacturing company, to introduce ECONYL® regenerated nylon into its collections. For AW19 there are key styles made of this revolutionary textile, including the Camouflage Sweatshirts, the Bulletproof Multipocket Padded Vests and the Oversized Windbreaker.
T-Race Cycling Tour de France The Watch for Fans of Le Tour
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The attacks. The incredible climbs. The amazing comebacks. The mountain stages and the sprints, all leading up to the final sprint to the finish line on the final stage. When the finish line is crossed, after more than 21 days of thrilling racing, there is only one winner. The Tour de France is cycling’s biggest and most important event, and one of the world’s most viewed sporting events. People all over the world are crazy for Le Tour, and the Tissot T-Race Cycling Tour de France is the watch for them. The T-Race Cycling Chronograph is decked out in black and yellow, the official colors of the Tour. This watch is inspired by a racing bicycle -- details from racing bikes are designed into the watch: the fork of the bike is reflected in the lugs and the hands, the pushers are inspired by brake levers, the tachymeter bezel set on a silicone ring represents the wheel, the cassette is reflected on the caseback and on the crown, and the back of the bracelet is designed to look like the chain of these racing machines. Tissot is the Official Watch and the Official Timekeeper of the Tour de France, and the T-Race Cycling Chronograph celebrates this partnership, this race and the overall lifestyle of cycling all over the world. The Tissot T-Race Cycling Tour de France Special Edition has an aerodynamic and ergonomic design. The large hands make time easy to read, even when riding on your bike. It has a sporty dial with three counters on a black tar effect background, calling to mind the roads of the Tour de France. The bold yellow second hand of this Swiss Made quartz chronograph makes it super easy to read elapsed time, and the tachymeter scale on the aluminum bezel makes it possible to determine speed in mph/kph over a fixed distance. The 44.5mm 316L stainless steel case is manufactured with a gray and black PVD coating and is water resistant up to 10 bar (100 m / 330 ft). The yellow and black silicone strap completes the Tour de France coloring. The caseback of the Tissot T-Race Cycling Tour de France Special Edition features a special Tour de France engraving. If you are a fan of the Tour de France, this is the watch for you, allowing you to wear a piece of the legendary Tour de France every single day.
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Rado True Thinline Les CouleursTM Le Corbusier The ultimate Rado tribute to a design legend At Rado, we are proud to launch our latest collection of full high-tech ceramic watches which pay tribute to a true legend of design. The True Thinline Les CouleursTM Le Corbusier celebrates the work of the pioneering and visionary architect in a truly unique collection. As the Master of Materials, we have used all the expertise we’ve gained during more than 30 years of working with high-tech ceramic to create watches in the nine Architectural Polychromy colours deemed to be both appealing and the most challenging to create consistently. Created in 1931 and 1959, Architectural Polychromy was ahead of its time, using 63 colours with architectural significance that help to create space and depth as well as having a profound physiological and psychological impact on the viewer. The colours are classified in nine groups of different shades and tones. The palettes are still used widely today by architects and designers – a testament to their enduring appeal and long-lasting relevance as well as Le Corbusier’s unrivalled status as a true visionary.
Vibrant, velvety, balanced, bold, powerful, expressive, luminous, impressive and pure, the True Thinline Les CouleursTM Le Corbusier watches are produced in limited editions of 999 pieces per colour. Each has a special case back design which includes all 63 colours. As ever at Rado, each piece is durable, scratch-resistant, light and comfortable to wear thanks to the full high-tech ceramic construction and our pioneering monobloc case construction. As the exclusive watch partner of Les CouleursTM Le Corbusier, only Rado is able to make these exact colours and we are proud to produce them in our signature high-tech ceramic. Often considered the ultimate Rado because of its breakthrough design, the True Thinline is the perfect watch to showcase our ability to create bold and dynamic colour and to pay tribute to Le Corbusier, who helped shape and define the modern world as we see it – in glorious technicolour.
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KENZO INTRODUCES THEIR FW19 CAMPAIGN For its Fall-Winter 2019 advertising campaign, French fashion house KENZO embarks on a journey on the road less travelled. The latest and optimistic artistic collaboration between the French fashion house and the storied pop photographer David LaChapelle shifts into a dramatic new focus. The results of this second creative partnership (KENZO and LaChapelle first collaborated for the house’s SpringSummer 2019 campaign) are less like a traditional campaign and more like what might best be described as a series of postcards sent from the edge of imagination. Blurring the lines between high art, luxury advertising and the unavoidable wanderlust incited by modern social-media photography, KENZO’s Fall-Winter campaign asks its audience to take a double or even triple look before drawing conclusions.
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THE TEAM: Photographer: Ibrahim Ansari @mia.shot Model: Priya @priya_thatspunkygirl MakeUp Artist: Reem Hajji @vanity_toonz
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Proudly introducing the
Seamaster Aqua Terra “Ultra Light” OMEGA’s innovative new timepiece designed especially for sport In sport, every athlete looks for the advantage that will raise their game. This is the same approach that OMEGA has taken to the new Seamaster Aqua Terra “Ultra Light”. As the name suggests, this ingenious sports watch is designed for less weight and more comfort during play. To achieve that goal, every feature has been creatively rethought, resulting in a new edge of watchmaking innovation.
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Developed with OMEGA’s own leading athlete Behind the development of OMEGA’s latest Master Chronometer was one of golf’s major talents: Rory McIlroy. The OMEGA ambassador helped the product development team to create a watch perfectly suited to the needs of athletes.
Light yet tough When presented on its sporty fabric strap, the ergonomic “Ultra Light” weighs just 55g. The case, caseback and crown are fashioned from an alloy called Gamma Titanium – a first for OMEGA. The unique material, used in the aeronautical industry due to its very resistant properties, is harder and lighter than conventional titanium. Thanks to careful research and trial, OMEGA also reduced the amount of material used to create the dial. This process further lightened the weight of the watch without affecting its visual impact.
A push-in crown for comfort Another first for OMEGA is the telescopic crown, which can be stowed inside the case when not in use. This ergonomic feature means there is no disturbance to the movement of an athlete’s hands while playing their game.
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Marks & Spencer Reveals Its Autumn 2019 Womenswear Collection Marks & Spencer is offering the must-have pieces across its womenswear collection and embracing all things 70s and folk inspired. From trench coats and suits in classic gingham, bohemian style dresses adorned in beautiful paisley prints to stylish midi dresses – think ditsy floral and silk. The new collection from Marks & Spencer showcases the ultimate AW19 trends.
Autumn sees the basics redefined through feminine shapes and playful styling details, while denim emerges as a hero fabric. From the wide leg cropped jeans and the skinny jegging, to dresses and classic jackets – this wardrobe staple has been championed throughout. In addition, trousers and skirts are seen in distinctive prints, while nomad-inspired outfits form a key part of the collection. Mixing, juxtaposing and reassembling prints is key next season and will ensure women are one step ahead of the fashion pack. The autumnal mood is underpinned by a timeless palette of spicy tones and earthy hues, while a formal silhouette is emphasised in the form of gorgeous fabrics from matte satins to velvet. Paired back and confident, tailoring is also key, softened through feminine layers and stylish prints.
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As no collection from Marks & Spencer would be complete without clever innovation – this autumn shoppers can enjoy StaySoft™ technology ensuring jeggings, leggings and jumpers stay soft, wash after wash without compromising on quality. Meanwhile essential jersey tops feature StayNew™ technology so after each wash, pieces are guaranteed to look new every time.
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BOVET 1822 launches new 19Thirty Fleurier timepieces BOVET 1822 has expanded its 19Thirty collection with the launch of four new models featuring a striking new dial decoration: a sumptuous “Fleurisanne� engraving embraces the hour and minute dial, and the second counter. The models, available in red gold and steel, offer impeccable timekeeping, reliability and seven-day power reserve to create a timeless, classic, and exceptional timepiece that can be worn every day.
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NEW TAG HEUER CARRERA CALIBRE 16 SPEEDS ONTO THE SCENE WITH AN UPDATED DESIGN
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Featuring modernised design details that build on the brand’s motor racing DNA, four new TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 timepieces join the legendary collection. TAG Heuer Carrera has always been a timepiece for racing drivers as much as for watch aficionados who treasure timepieces with heritage and innovative design. The new stylistic enhancements to the legendary TAG Heuer Carrera give it a more modern edge that not only improves the legibility of the dial, but also makes it ideal for everyday style – from the office to a casual weekend on the go. The revamped 41 mm TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 combines performance with a sporty, distinguished appearance for a timepiece that is as functional and comfortable as it is fashionable.
Abayas by Elna Line The design of this Kimono is enhanced with voluminous layered detail and can make a contrast with powdery silver shades and metallic heels. The embellished work on the design allows one to style this effortlessly.
Driving first-class design Several newly designed features make this refreshed timepiece stand out from its stylish predecessors. The dial – in sunray black or sunray blue – has evolved to become even more legible, ideal for drivers as they speed towards the finish line or cruise down the open road. The counters on the chronograph’s three subdials are larger and more pronounced. Instead of a dot of SuperLuminova® at each index, the index markers are now subtly filled with the luminescent material for optimal visibility in any condition. A dash of colour enhances the overall appearance of the timepiece – on the black dial, a red accent graces the tips of the central seconds hand and subdial hands, the start/ stop pusher and the flange from 12 to 3 o’clock. On the models with a blue dial, the accent is orange. July, 2019
JP John Pan Eyewear 2020 "Cosmos" JP John Pan Eyewear collection for 2020 from Greece. A representative of the 21st century ethical fashion generation and loyal to natural materials of the finest quality, John Pan transforms materials into exclusive items and collections that contribute to localcommunities’ economy and welfare. An evangelist and founding member of the international “Fashion Revolution” movement in Greece, for a fairer, safer, more transparent fashion industry, he is currently an ambassador of the European campaign on Intellectual property rights, aiming at promoting innovation and creativity, developing employment, and improving competitiveness, while fighting against piracy and counterfeiting.
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2017’s edition of the “Pulse of the Fashion industry” by Global Fashion Agenda revealed that in 2015, the industry consumed a staggering 79 billion cubic metres of water, a figure expected to increase by 50% in 2030. One of the reasons producing seemingly simple garments greatly depletes our global water reserves is that most of these pieces are made from cotton - a famously thirsty crop. Pile on the fact that much of it is cultivated in parts of the world suffering from water stress and we have a serious problem.
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Did you know that it takes approximately 2,000 gallons of water to make a single pair of your favourite jeans? Mass market fashion brands are the biggest culprit with throwaway trends, and this has led to the fashion industry contributing to 20% of global wastewater and 10% of global carbon emissions. However, consumers are the second biggest culprit, throwing away an average of 70 pounds of clothes every year, all of which can be recycled. Ultimately, the change is in our hands and what we decide to put in them. If we are asked how much water we consume daily, we often refer to our recommended eight glasses of drinking water or the water we use to have a shower or wash up the dishes, but never do we consider all the water used to manufacture our clothes. Stephen Leahy, the author of “Your Water Footprint: The shocking facts about how much water we use to make everyday products”, proclaims some shocking truths - “The average American's daily water footprint is a whopping 2,115 gallons (8,000 litres). Since 1 litre weighs 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds), that's the weight of four cars you have to haul if you get all that water from a well”.
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The rabbit hole of sustainability and inciting meaningful, powerful change to production and consumerist habits is not one easily grappled with. Yet, one thing is clear, as individuals, we must make substantial daily changes to ensure the preservation of our water resources, such as taking shorter showers, turning the water off when not in use, but also, purchasing items for long term use. The future of this planet does not lie solely in our hands, fashion houses have to take responsibility for the part they play in the depletion of our environment and take measures to try and protect it. A way this can be done is by using more eco-friendly or recyclable materials in their production practices. At Josephoesph & Alexander, we have a deep profound love and respect for the ocean, that is why we have decided to use fabrics made from recycled plastic bottles found in the ocean and transform them into quirky, environmentallyinspired short designs. Conceptualised to ignite curiosity within the minds of its youngest wearers, each piece is designed to spark an "educational conversation" around critical world issues. championing environmental action is at the heart of the brand. Operating consciously using recycled fabric from ocean plastics, ecofriendly ink, and reusable packaging, each collection depicts awareness-raising narratives of minimising our environmental footprint and having fun whilst doing so.
THE GEORG JENSEN WEDDING GIFT EDIT
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Celebrate the special moment of marriage with a gift of beautiful design and quality. Georg Jensen offers perfect gift options that not only celebrate the couple’s happiest day but also your relationship with the couple. Be inspired by tableware, vases, candle holders and lamps, functional yet sculptural gift pieces which will create warmth and atmosphere in a new home from the very first moment. Delight the bride and groom with a gift from Georg Jensen that will bring joyful memories for the years to come and that will become an indelible part of the married couple’s history when they use it for both the everyday and celebrations. July, 2019
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THE TEAM: Production and styling: Veronica sheynina Photo: Miriam Nicolรณ MUA: Oriana Curti Model: Elisa Conti
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COLE HAAN ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF THE GENERATION ZERØGRAND
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Cole Haan reaffirms its leadership in innovation with its most versatile product to-date. Cole Haan, the iconic American lifestyle brand and retailer, is excited to announce the launch of its gender-neutral Generation ZERØGRAND Sneaker. Inspired by the next generation of professional talent who relentlessly work for what they believe in, Generation ZERØGRAND is crafted to empower this younger audience to stand up, step out, and leave their unique mark on the world. Cushioned with Cole Haan’s proprietary Grand innovation for ultimate comfort and zonally engineered to maximize airflow and support, the Generation ZERØGRAND Sneaker with Stitchlite™ pushes materials beyond the limits, making it the perfect fit for the ascendant young professional. The outsole helps absorb pavement and provides a restorative spring to your step, while the one-piece tongueless upper design with alternating eyelet lacing system work in harmony to help lock in support.
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Cole Haan Chief Marketing Officer and GM of Business Development, David Maddocks, notes, “More than just an extraordinary silhouette, Generation ZERØGRAND marks a pivotal moment in Cole Haan’s trajectory as a brand. We worked with young, urban professionals to identify the kind of shoe they want for everyday versatility and mobility as they go about their always-on lifestyles. They identified near weightlessness, outstanding cushioning, style versatility and the modernization of classic lines and craft—we delivered in spades. The Generation ZEROGRAND is a dress shoe, a sneaker and a casual shoe all at once.”
Cole Haan continues to push beyond extraordinary through the introduction of a new silhouette, which is a minimal and modern take on their iconic ZERØGRAND design, best known for optimizing versatility and comfort. Additionally, Generation ZERØGRAND with Stitchlite™ is the lightest ZERØGRAND style Cole Haan has made to date.
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The Generation ZERØGRAND Sneaker with Stitchlite™ is available in all Cole Haan UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain stores. Generation ZERØGRAND with Stitchlite™ will be the first of many launches to comprise the Generation ZERØGRAND Collection for a culture in evolution. “More than ever, passionate, young consumers coming into the workforce are searching for footwear that can keep up with them and enhance their lifestyles. These shoes are uniquely crafted to wear weekday through weekend in a way that only Cole Haan can deliver.” said Cole Haan’s Chief Creative Officer, Scott Patt.
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"Without the right team, you'll be a bunch of unfinished ideas."
With her own fashion brand and style, Dana is cutting a swathe through the industry she loves with an eye for being a trend-setter rather than being a follower of fashion. She is one part of Lemonade Fashion, an emerging online shopping platform for custom-made designer clothing which, using the latest fashion technology, allows your smartphone to take your measurements and enables you to tailor your wardrobe.
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Hi, please introduce yourself to our readers Hi, I am Dana Malaeb Adi, a 24-year-old fashion designer and fashion entrepreneur Tell us about your education I graduated in Fashion Design at the University of Notre Dame and am now pursuing my Master's Degree in Cultural Management. How and when did your interest in fashion begin? I can't remember exactly where my interest began. It's something I was always obsessed with. What was the first outfit you ever created? I want to think I was too young to have memories of the first outfit, but playing around with fabric was always part of my playtime. How would you describe your designs? It took me a while to understand my designs and my voice, and I think it's an ongoing process in discovering where my inspiration takes me. But I find myself drawn to making outfits that suit women who want to stand out, not ones who want to be a wallflower and blend in. How would you characterize those who wear your designs? Women with tons of character and charm, and have something to say and do to change life. How do you feed your creativity and stay inspired? I find inspiration in very different mediums, mostly from the material itself. Finding patterns and material sparks my interest and playing around with colors. I'm also inspired by stories I hear to books, music, films and paintings. Sometimes it's a concept that attracts me, and I start constructing it in my mind until it's mature enough for fabric. When and where did you launch your label Maisondanamaleb? After winning the BYFDC competition, I felt compelled to maintain momentum and maintain a steady output to challenge me time and again, and be versatile in my technical approach. What were some of the challenges you faced during the initial stage? How did you overcome them? Every artistic endeavor is challenging in nature from the funding to the technical challenges, but it all makes it worth the wait, and when everything comes together, all the challenges make the triumph sweeter. Of course, overcoming these challenges need an army of support, talent, and well-drawn out partnerships which guarantees you come out the other side successful. July, 2019
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What's your future vision for the Maisondanamaleb label? I hope to be able to come to the runway with new designs each year that speak of the journey I had in the past year and detail my inspirations and obsessions. This is something I need every year to express my life's journey. How has your work evolved since you began your label? Dealing with clients is the biggest plus in my experience. Going from thinking about abstract heroes who I want to dress on a runway to working with real people and trying to find a way to express who they are in their dress is a beautiful process. You can only do it when you love the clients, connect with them and understand them at a very deep level. This is changing how I think of designs, being in touch with the reality of what women love to wear and how they love to see themselves.
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What is Lemonade.fashion? Tell us more about it. Lemonade Fashion is an online shopping platform for custommade designer clothing. It's a step forward in fashion technology on a global scale, and I'm thrilled to be part of it as we're defining the absolute latest in technology. I am so proud of our awesome team from the AI engineers to the coders and programmers who are making the impossible happen in fashion technology. This enables your phone to take your measurements and allows you to customize your wardrobe for affordable prices. How would you describe your fashion style? I like creating my sense and feel in outfits. Something that's bold and makes a statement either with the colors or cuts or types of fabric. The occasion and place also help me find the most suitable outfit for the day. What are some of your favourite materials to use? I love playing around with embroidery and patterns. I'm also continually looking through big warehouses at new material that inspires. Are there any types of clothing that you avoid wearing? There's no specific type of wardrobe I avoid; I make sure to pick outfits that emphasize my body and suit my shape. What's the biggest lesson you've learned since you started your company? That as an artist, you always need to push yourself and be on the lookout for something new and inspiring. Being in touch with yourself as an artist is essential if you want to work in a fast paced environment like fashion design. Also, it's all in the team you have around you, without the right team, you'll be a bunch of unfinished ideas.
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What's your life motto? I'm still looking for life's motto, like a sweeping statement that can explain everything. I will let you know when I get one. But I guess it's something to do with finding something that fits in every area of your life.
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Your message for CiiN Thank you for the chance to talk about things that excite me the most. Tthe focus, research and care you put into choosing these questions is flattering. I love this magazine, and every new issue and interview is always exciting! Keep them coming. www.theciin.com
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THE FUSION COLLECTION BY GEORG JENSEN
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Create your personal narrative by mixing elements of the Fusion collection by Georg Jensen. An endless combination of rings, earrings and pendants in rose, yellow, white gold and diamonds, form to create pieces that are just as individual as you are. Fusion lets you create new expressions with a personal touch by stacking pieces that fit into each other like pieces in a puzzle. Rings and bangles can be worn individually or layered and mixed with other materials to create a uniquely personalized look. To add a little sparkle, diamonds are set by hand in a pattern that emphasizes the beautiful profile of the rings whilst also maximizing the diamond surface. Scintillating sapphires, emeralds and rubies add a touch of color to the collection. Nina Koppel, who began her collaboration with Georg Jensen in the 1980s, is the woman behind the design of the iconic rings, ushering in a new way of thinking in modern jewellery. What made the fusion ring stand out was the ability of the wearer to design it according to their tastes – whether it be rose, yellow or white gold, with or without diamonds; it could always be ensembled in a unique combination. www.theciin.com
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MKS JEWELLERY PRESENTS A LIMITEDEDITION CAPSULE COLLECTION FOR DUBAI SUMMER SUPRISES If summer was a jewellery collection, the Robinsons exclusive capsule collection by MKS Jewellery would be it! Representative of the vibrant and colorful feel the summer season brings, this limited-edition collection uses ultra-vibrant, rainbow colored natural gems which are both sourced and handmade in Dubai. The 14 pieces, comprised of rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets are fun and colorfully playful remakes of the most popular pieces from MKS Jewellery’s iconic collections: Girl Code, Geogami, Al Otaiba and Floating Gems.
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The Al Otaiba dreamcatchers, the Girl Code little eyes and hearts and the Floating Gems and Stars are all about adventures, seeing the world in all its beauty, hopes and dreams. Each piece in the capsule presents sentimental references, little thoughts and reminders, decoded playfully to serve as valuable markers of moments in time or a curated message the wearer gets to build on as their stack grows. MKS Jewellery lets you create new expressions with a personal touch by mixing and matching. Wear your pieces individually or layered, mixing and matching the rainbow-colored gemstones to create a uniquely personal look. An endless combination of rings, earrings, bracelets and pendants set in yellow gold with a rainbow of gemstones, including sapphires, amethysts, emeralds and rubies, form to create pieces that are just as individual as you are.
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AKILLIS PYTHON COLLECTION With this new collection AKILLIS returns to its first inspirations coming from ancient mythology. Caroline Gaspard created a line of jewellery derived from the story of Cleopatra, queen of Egypt. A woman of character with enchanting powers of seduction, it is said she used to wear live pythons around her wrists. In contrast with ancient Egyptian jewellery, the AKILLIS line represents the reptile by its purest essence: its unmistakable skin pattern. With imagination flying high, the French brand offers its own version of the reptile, somewhere between precious wildlife and a futuristic carapace. The design associates geometrical and round shaped scale elements, bringing to mind the movement of the snake, coiling around one’s body, thus revealing all the sensuality and mystery emerging from this most feared yet admired animal. As always, the brand is faithful to its taste for contrast and duality. Though the collection is indeed an ode to feminity, the design is an obvious reminder of ancient warriors’ armours, an inspiration forever dear to the brand. The gold and diamond scales curl around the fingers and wrists, drawing a beautiful portrait along the ears and undulating around the neck of the special person wearing a python jewel. The collection, named PYTHON, conveys the warmth of the yellow gold and pink gold, and the coolness of the white gold and diamonds. As always AKILLIS enhances the best of French traditional craftsmanship to give life to the most creative designs. Caroline Gaspard wanted the snake skin aspect to be rendered true and authentic, putting into relief the skin pattern by way of a gold embossed design. The motif finds its maximum symbolic expression and becomes absolutely rock’n’roll.
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This new collection reveals once again the brand’s talent to transform and reinvent the codes of jewellery, this time delivering a new interpretation of a classic. No doubt will this snake-like collection charm you and you will not hesitate any longer to cover yourself with our PYTHON jewels.
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Boucheron unveils new HIGH JEWELLERY collection in Paris At the end of 2018, the fully renovated Boucheron Family House at 26 Place Vendôme opened its doors – and now, a brand new High Jewelry collection arrives to complete the building. The High Jewellery collection celebrates the Parisian roots of Maison Boucheron by offering a new perspective on the city, and is the ultimate confirmation of Boucheron's desire to create freely.
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VHERNIER’S PIROUETTE RING THE EVOLUTION OF AN ICON
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BLUE VELVET BY VHERNIER
The Blue Velvet, VHERNIER’s latest fine jewellery creation, is the product of two years of research and experimentation. The innovative use of titanium is what makes this line unparalleled. The exceptionally durable metal is shaped into a delicate, wave-like design and embellished with some of the finest precious diamonds available in terms of colour, cut and purity. This unique combination epitomises VHERNIER’s exceptionally bold and creative flair.
The necklace was the first piece of the Blue Velvet line to be completed. The body is entirely made of titanium and features 2,262 diamonds totalling 14.45 carats.
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GUARANI FINE JEWELLERY NECKLACE, BRACELET AND EARRING SET
A journey to the end of the world at the heart of the Amazon To celebrate a decade of existence, Akillis Paris unveils its latest fine jewellery piece and thus propels a creative momentum to its apex. Caroline Gaspard, founder of Akillis Jewellery, wanted a unique design with gemstones of exceptional colours. The elaboration of this high jewellery set epitomizes a consecration spanning ten years of creation.
Gemstones from the end of the world
Pegged to the exceptional itinerary of an ultra-daring creator, open onto the world and far-flung travels, this brand-new set is an invitation to the discovery of this unusual tourmaline Paraïba stones. Just by looking at them, you sense that the Caribbean Sea is never far away. Their scintillating lagoon nuances make the imagination soar to the top of the dream and escapade ladder.
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In fact, with those unique pieces, Akillis Paris reaches out beyond the limits of its imaginary. The unswerving passion of Caroline Gaspard for gemstones, stemming from the end of the world, naturally encourages her to exalt beauty. Hence, for this high-end jewellery creation, enhancing its splendour becomes her mantra. This very special jewellery set incarnates strong multi-faceted symbolism. And since Caroline Gaspard renewed her wedding vows six times beyond frontiers, the six rows of gemstones from Paraïba are an ode to travel and love expressing with an ethnic charm the power of their original aura. A promise of happiness, a stunning combination between a carefree attitude and extravagance: everything about these pieces makes sense. The colour of the gemstones brings to mind distant seas while the beauty of the diamonds recalls the shimmering reflections of the sun on water. Its inspiration drawn from the Amazonian art of the Guarani tribes, this necklace conveys a truly sacred allure, becoming the contemporary symbol of a primitive story.
White Gold Bracelet paved with 36 Paraïba Stones 69.02 cts and white diamonds 8.92 cts
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Like a large contemporary tribal breastplate, this set, whose presence is similar to a totem, conveys the universal strength of stones, the mystical heritage of native populations and the transmission of timeless aesthetics.
Geometry with an ethnic aura
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Its extraverted sensuality in total osmosis with the precision of detail magnifies women. Spectacular, this set is designed to bring out flattering femininity, dressing up the neck by taking its shape with ultracomfortable suppleness.
White Gold Necklace paved with 180 ParaĂŻba stones 277.07 cts and white diamonds 15.82 cts
The stones set shape a large plastron of light, subtly lit by the lagoon blue aura of the gems, partially unveiling bare skin. This profusion of emstones, shining blue foam, carries desire to the border of inlaid diamonds. Between illusion and magic, their beauty is bewitching without revealing the secret of this personal emotion. (of this fascinating levitation) Evoking the magic of the islands, these stones symbolize the adventuresome spirit of Caroline Gaspard and her taste for streamlined graphic shapes in order to reach the shores of anticonformist and modern fine jewellery.
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TIFFANY & CO. ANNOUNCES “VISION & VIRTUOSITY” An exhibition celebrating 180 years of artistry and exceptional diamonds at Tiffany
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Tiffany & Co. announces a new exhibition opening in Shanghai, China, “Vision & Virtuosity,” celebrating the legendary jeweler’s greatest creative masterpieces. The first of its kind for Tiffany, “Vision & Virtuosity” was conceived as a journey through history, an exploration of Tiffany’s brand codes and a glimpse of what’s to come. It’s an immersive view into the acclaimed house that honors its past while revealing the importance of this unique history to the present. Shanghai, a global capital with a rich cultural heritage and international influence, is a fitting destination for an exhibition of this caliber.
from and we are constantly finding ways to reinvent and reinterpret them for our designs today,” said Reed Krakoff, chief artistic officer, Tiffany & Co. “With this exhibition, we honor the past and show how beauty and masterful craftsmanship are timeless and always relevant.” The thematic journey takes visitors through six (6) chapters devoted to Tiffany & Co.’s longstanding history of excellence in design and craftsmanship. Blue Is the Color of Dreams The robin’s-egg Tiffany Blue® takes center stage in this room, which highlights the iconic color used in Tiffany jewelry, branding and its important presence as a cultural icon. Paying tribute to Tiffany’s legacy of discovering and introducing colored gemstones, this room features stones such as Montana sapphires and tanzanites—a purplish-blue stone that Tiffany introduced to the world in 1968. The World of Tiffany A visual testament to the breadth of Tiffany’s representation in popular culture, The World of Tiffany installation showcases Tiffany’s iconic influence in film, television, music and literature. This space highlights the evolution of the Tiffany Blue Box®, the construction of the Fifth Avenue flagship store in New York City, influential figures who have donned Tiffany jewels and other definitive moments that have positioned Tiffany as a destination that creates joy through its inspiring designs.
“‘Vision & Virtuosity’ is a tribute to Tiffany & Co., which has stood for masterful craftsmanship and innovative design since Charles Lewis Tiffany founded his company in New York City in 1837,” said Alessandro Bogliolo, chief executive officer, Tiffany & Co. “These two values—vision and virtuosity—lie at the heart of Tiffany & Co. and this exhibition represents the best of our brand.” “Vision & Virtuosity” transports visitors to an imaginative world that showcases the most important objects from The Tiffany Archives. The exhibition’s installations contextualize the brand’s trailblazing moments, documenting the numerous “Tiffany firsts” such as the introduction of the modern engagement ring, the Tiffany® Setting. “There are many incredible objects in The Tiffany Archives that we draw inspiration www.theciin.com
The Tiffany Blue Book Visitors will discover the innovation and artistry behind the high jewelry pieces that define the Blue Book collections. This room presents everything from the original 1845 Blue Book, the United States’ first mail-order catalogue, to the transcendent works of Jean Schlumberger and Elsa Peretti. This room tells the story of the design evolution and the craftsmanship that have informed Tiffany’s inventiveness for nearly two centuries, including pieces from current Tiffany & Co. chief artistic officer Reed Krakoff’s Blue Book collections. Tiffany Love Tiffany has always crafted designs that celebrate connections and the way people express their feelings through tokens of love. The objects in this room offer a glimpse into the important role that Tiffany has played in the world’s greatest love stories, including the design of the first modern engagement ring, the Tiffany® Setting and the newly introduced Tiffany True™ engagement ring. Breakfast at Tiffany’s No other film has had such a profound role in cementing Tiffany’s allure in popular culture than Breakfast at Tiffany’s. This chapter takes visitors behind the scenes of the film with its curation of exclusive objects such as the original script with Audrey Hepburn®’s personal annotations and behind-the-scenes photos at the Fifth Avenue flagship store.
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Diamonds: Miracles of Nature In this room, visitors are invited to discover Tiffany’s most treasured and important diamonds. Diamonds: Miracles of Nature pays tribute to Tiffany’s diamond authority through the ages, from the Gilded Age and Art Deco periods to contemporary designs. The exhibition culminates with the crowning jewel of Tiffany—the Tiffany Diamond. This 128.54-carat fancy yellow diamond, which has long been a source of inspiration and a starting point for jewelry collections at Tiffany, is unequivocally one of the most important gemstones in the world. “Vision & Virtuosity” is slated to open to the public on September 23 and run through November 10, 2019 in Shanghai, China at the Fosun Foundation Shanghai. Tickets will be available for purchase beginning in September, with all tickets sales benefitting the Fosun Foundation and its charitable programs.
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As one of the Middle East's top bloggers, with 110,000 followers on Instagram, Carol has honed a successful niche in fashion, beauty and lifestyle. As a strong, independent women, and the latest ambassador for Jenunesse, she is ambitious, fun and crazy, and has a deep affection for anything pasta!
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Please introduce yourself to our readers. I am Carol Atieh, a blogger for fashion, beauty and lifestyle. My latest passion for skincare is what made me an ambassador for Jeunesse global Europe and Middle East, and I am also an ambassador for many other brands. As the creator of thesassybrand.me blog, I am passionate about blogging because I believe it’s a mission to help others with what you are good in. Tell us about your education. I studied accounting but I never see myself as an employee. I am a free independent women. . What’s your beauty regime? My beauty regime is my Jeunesse skincare on a daily base.
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How and when did you decide to become a beauty and fashion influencer? A year and a half was all about fun until I knew that I could influence. People guided me to take actions and transform it into a business. How do you stay in shape? I always eat. I don’t care, I just love food and enjoy every bite. I've had no time to hit the gym recently but when I do I head to champslb How would you describe your personal style? I am a fashion addict not a victim. I choose what suits me and what suits the occasion but any elegant style is my favorite How many different languages you speak? Arabic, English and French What’s your favourite food? I literally eat everything but I adore pastaaaaaaaaaa
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What’s your favourite book/ film/music? Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiosaki. I advise you read it. I love Rihanna, Jlo and Thalia. What are some of your hobbies? Dancing, singing, traveling. How would your friends describe you? Crazy, clever, funny, ambitious Your message for CiiN magazine Since I'm a blogger, I would love it if you can focus on small bloggers' accounts. Trust me they're worth it. They work really hard to grow their audience and they deserve a chance
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Leem
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Distinguished by its stylish and affordable pieces designed for today's fashion-conscious woman, Saudi Arabian fashion house, Leem's vision is to redefine modest wear with global appeal. Specialising in essential staples with an air of luxe that form the building blocks of any modest wardrobe, Leem's stylish silhouettes mark the intersection of conservative fit and modern flair, elevating the fashion quotient of its all-inclusive clientele-base, whether they choose to conceal for culture or as a personal preference of style.
this season Leem tapped into “painterly� graphics and geometric prints. Select maxi styles were defined by a profoundly paredback aesthetic, serving as the canvas for interpretations of circles, squares and striking leaf-print styles rendered with bright colour. Furthermore, the collections bold prints are perfectly juxtaposed by a chic monotone palate of utility nudes, cherry red, mustards and yellows, royal purple and petroleum blue, all of which feature heavily as bold block-colour throughout the collection.
Since its inception in 2018, Leem has earned a loyal modest fashion following globally and continues to expand brick and mortar steadily across the Middle East with six store locations, and a brand new e-commerce platform set to launch this September 2019.
Ruffles adorn the shoulders and necklines of maxi dresses whilst light and delicate knife pleats can be found accented throughout the collection on maxi dresses, skirts and trench coats. The devil is in the styling, Leem focuses on maxi pleats in a strictly vertical version to never give up a romantic and feminine touch.
Leem's charming collections ushers in the likes of free-flowing kaftans, maxi skirts and dresses, the timeless trench, tailored power suits with fluid, ambiguous layers, all distinguished by their sleek structure and elegant lines. The ties between art and fashion have always been close and
The brands aesthetic also lends itself to head-to-toe experimentation, presenting stylish accessories including turbans, pearl magnets that interchange as cufflinks, earrings, head scarf pins, or brooch accessories, and a hat with attached hijab, all of which pave the way for an effortless expression of chic discretion.
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THE TEAM: Photographer: Christine Turek@christineturek Makeup: Sana Mrad@sanaaghazal @sanamakeupartist Stylist: Farrah Vergin Model: Andrea Harris
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Time to fill up your summer drawer! With the summer season in full swing, it's time to stock up on insta-worthy swimwear. Elevate your beach style with these latest releases from Joseph & Alexander. As sustainable fashion gradually takes over every sphere of the fashion world, Joseph & Alexander positions itself as the epitome of fashion with a conscience, with stylish pieces made using recycled plastic from the ocean. Whether you are living la dolce vita in the classy Portofino dreaming shorts or expressing colour block style in the beautiful Coral Acropora one piece, Joseph & Alexander helps you plan a fashionable and sophisticated swimwear collection.
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Botier - collection 2020 Marina Botier drew her inspiration for this jewelry line from her experiences in the fashion industry. With the industry and the trends constantly evolving, she felt there was a need for a statement pieces with a timeless design. When she first presented her rings she had designed for herself to her peers in fashion. the reactions she received were so overwhelmingly positive, the decision to come up with her own line was quickly made. The main focus of Botier will always be infinite design with a strong emphasis on fashion and femininity. Botier represents the modern woman who likes to treat herself. With a line ranging from rings to pendants and earrings, every woman can see herself wearing Boiter. Botier aims to make strong, wearable and fashionable pieces. Botier jewelry is made with the finest gold and diamonds. Each piece is carefully hand-made. Botier collection is available at leading retailers worldwide including Moda Operandi, Tsum, Antonia and La Rinascente among many others.
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ROM Welcome Project
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The ROM’s new Bloor Street Terrace and Plaza, designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects, revealed.
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092 In a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by donors, board members and executives, the ROM marked the opening of the new Helga and Mike Schmidt Performance Terrace and the Reed Family Plaza. The spaces, designed by Siamak Hariri of Hariri Pontarini Architects (HPA) create a lively streetscape around the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal entrance providing a welcoming place to sit, relax, and enjoy outdoor performance programming.
Upon arrival at the ceremony, just prior to the 10:00 am opening of the ROM, visitors waited comfortably nestled on the benches of the planters under the soft shading of the trees, enjoying the warm summer morning – the space functioning exactly as it was envisioned.
“For me, this project is all about welcome – the realization of the possibilities and rich opportunities of the public realm as it extends not only forward along Bloor Street but also to the west with its connection to Philosopher’s Walk. A space that creates a warm and open connection between the ROM and the city,” says Hariri. A Sentiment that was echoed by the ROM’s Director and CEO, Josh Basseches, who hopes this project will further the museum’s “commitment to being a place for all.” The soft Algonquin limestone of the terrace and the gently curved edges of the benches surrounding planting beds lush with trees and biodiverse gardens provide much needed public gathering and seating space in the heart of the city. The terrace, elevated off of Bloor street and nestled beneath the west side of the Crystal, provides a sheltered area for outdoor performances and connects to the greenery of Philosopher’s Walk.
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This marks the third and final phase of the ROM’s Welcome project that included the reopening of the heritage Weston Family Entrance on Queen’s Park in 2017, also designed by HPA, and free access to the Daphne Cockwell Gallery in 2018.
Site Plan of the Helga and Mike Schmidt Performance Terrace and the Reed Family Plaza.
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Lamborghini launches the new Museum of Technology - MUDETEC
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The new interactive space hosts “Future Shapers since 1963” exhibition for limited time Lamborghini has announced the completion of a major revamp of its museum at Sant’Agata Bolognese, presenting a completely rebranded facility with new and exciting exhibits. Now known as MUDETEC, the Museum of Technology has quickly become a popular attraction for tourists visiting the birthplace of Lamborghini in Italy. The new interactive space reveals the secrets of Lamborghini and its world through the innovations and tales of excellence that, for over fifty years, not only revolutionised the company itself but the entire panorama of the automotive industry, creating concepts and casting foundations for the design and technology of tomorrow. Speaking about the new announcement, Damien Percheron, Head of Middle East and Africa markets (MEA) for Automobili Lamborghini, said: “The new MUDETEC is the go-to place for Lamborghini super fans who want to truly immerse themselves in the brand’s rich history. Lamborghini has a big fanbase in the Middle East and we encourage everyone to visit the new museum of technology and experience Lamborghini’s advanced technologies through an innovative and interactive way that is without parallel.” The museum focuses on safeguarding and conveying the values, driving passion and future-focus that are the mark of Lamborghini, offering teaching activities at two new educational workshops for students: “Vehicle set-up and ergonomics” and “Carbon fibre and its technology”. Celebrating the relaunch of the Lamborghini Museum in the new MUDETEC guise, an exclusive exhibition of “Future Shapers since 1963” has been specifically inaugurated as part of the museum’s space, featuring the pioneering spirit of Lamborghini with regard to innovation and design. www.theciin.com
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Running until October 31st 2019, the exhibition is a virtual journey through the decades, with a focus on vehicles that revolutionised the marque at the time they were built. Visitors explore exhibits through the support of special installations and touch screens offering access to information, photos, original sketches and videos. The Sixties are marked by the 350 GT, the first sports car designed by Lamborghini; the Miura, the fastest car in the world when it made its debut; and the Espada, the first fourseater sports car with a powerful V12 engine. The Countach is the car of the Seventies that revolutionised the industry with its futuristic design and cutting-edge hi-tech solutions. The Eighties saw the arrival of the LM002, Lamborghini’s first off-roader and the forerunner of today’s luxury SUVs. In the Nineties it was the turn of the Diablo GT’s futuristic looks: the world’s fastest series car at the time. The new millennium got off to a flying start with the Sesto Elemento, a masterpiece of engineering with an exceptional weight/power ratio and built entirely in carbon fibre.
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The journey continues with the story of the most recent challenges in technology: hybridisation for the concept Asterion; the ALA® system (Aerodinamica Lamborghini Attiva) for the Huracán Performante; and LDVI (Lamborghini Dinamica Veicolo Integrata) for the Aventador SVJ, the new Huracán EVO and the Urus: the first Super SUV in the world, designed at a time when it seemed impossible to combine the two apparently-distant worlds of the super sports car and the SUV. The exhibition also features an Ad Personam space, where visitors can experience a first-hand view of options available to customers wishing to customize the car of their dreams with the Car Configurator July, 2019
BENTLEY REIMAGINES THE FUTURE OF GRAND TOURING WITH THE EXTRAORDINARY BENTLEY EXP 100 GT
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Bentley Motors celebrates its 100th birthday today by unveiling its vision of the future of luxury mobility at The Home of Bentley in Crewe. The Bentley EXP 100 GT is a physical embodiment of the future Bentley brand, reimagining Grand Touring for the future. Beyond mere mobility, the Bentley EXP 100 GT concept car will enhance the owner’s Grand Touring experience, whether driving or being driven autonomously.
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Bentley EXP 100 GT is borne from pure Bentley DNA and inspired by the company’s deep understanding of the desires of its intelligent, forward-thinking customers. Beautifully styled, it embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a means to reassert the car as a place for creating, experiencing and capturing extraordinary human experiences and emotions. Designed from the inside out and taking advantage of an all-electric platform, Bentley EXP 100 GT reimagines the Grand Tourer for the world of 2035. This is a world of shared luxury experiences where passenger and driver enjoy equal status in their enjoyment of their extraordinary journeys. The cars’ presence and impressive exterior proportions are reminiscent of many of Bentley’s historic Grand Tourers but take these luxury hallmarks into the future. The result is a future vision commensurate with Bentley’s status as the world’s most sought after luxury brand. The meticulously sculpted cabin is luxuriously tactile, helping to create a harmonious environment designed around the well-being of its passengers. This is seamlessly integrated with the unique AI, known as the Bentley Personal Assistant, which helps the car’s occupants enhance and curate their Grand Tour experiences. Sustainable innovation is also at the heart of the Bentley EXP 100 GT experience. The car is engineered to create a greater awareness of the world outside, with an intelligently-curated collection of materials including 5,000 year old Copper Infused Riverwood; Compass exterior paint made from recycled rice husks; 100% organic leather-like textile from wine making; British Farmed Wool carpets and embroidered www.theciin.com
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cotton interior surfaces which all create sustainable future luxury, adding to the enhanced reality of the grand touring car of the future. Adrian Hallmark, Bentley Chairman and CEO, said: “Today, on our Centenary, we demonstrate our vision of the future of our Marque, with the Bentley EXP 100 GT - a modern and definitive Grand Tourer designed to demonstrate that the future of luxury mobility is as inspirational and aspirational as the last 100 years. Bentley has, and will continue to enhance and enrich every single journey and the lives of every single person who travels in, or has the honour to be a part of creating our extraordinary products.” Stefan Sielaff, Director of Design said: “The Bentley EXP 100 GT represents the kind of cars we want to make in the future. Like those iconic Bentleys of the past, this car connects with its passengers’ emotions and helps them experience and safeguard the memories of the really extraordinary journeys they take.” An inspiring blend of performance, technology and craftmanship, the Bentley EXP 100 GT is a beautiful, immersive and emotionally intelligent experience.
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Luxury Beyond Mobility The Bentley EXP 100 GT redefines the car as a space for extraordinary and emotional human experiences, ones that enrich and inspire. Bentley’s vision imagines the journeys of the future, drawing on 100 years of expertise in luxury design and craftmanship that are currently being celebrated around the world in the company’s Centenary year. The Bentley EXP 100 GT’s sleek and muscular exterior explores the brand’s future design direction. It incorporates the company’s unmistakable DNA, remaining instantly recognisable as a Bentley. The famous R-Type Continental haunch at the rear, the round headlights that overlap the grille in a nod to the famous Bentley Blower and a long graceful body hint at famous models of yesteryear. However, this Bentley journeys into the future. Made from lightweight aluminium and carbon fibre, the Bentley EXP 100 GT measures 5.8 metres long and almost 2.4 metres wide, and makes a statement of true luxury. This is further enhanced by decorative features crafted from copper and aluminium, both natural sustainable materials, which evoke founder W.O Bentley’s choice of materials to create the alloy for his famous BR1 Aero engine piston that played a major role in securing the air theatre in World War 1. The driver and passenger doors are two metres wide and pivot outwards and upwards for effortless access. Fully open, they rise to almost three metres, adding to the sense of occasion on arrival.
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The new exterior paint colour Compass is created using a special Colourstream pigment that reflects a beautiful spectrum of autumnal colours and is both sustainable and environmentally friendly. The pigment is synthetically made using rice husk ash, a harmful bi-product of the rice industry, remanufactured for the Bentley EXP 100 GT to reduce the amount that ends up in landfill waste. The Bentley EXP 100 GT’s expressive exterior lighting is both dynamic and dramatic. A focal point is the smart, illuminated matrix grille and Flying B mascot which come to life as one approaches the car, light playing across the grille, through the mascot and along the bonnet central spine of the car and into the cabin itself. The car literally comes alive.
The materials are brought together by design, a seamless blend of patterns and forms, textures and colours. Glass flows into metal, into wood and into leather. Light is core to life and in the Bentley EXP 100 GT it is harvested from the surrounding environment via an innovative glass roof embedded with prisms that collect light and transfer it into the cabin using fibre optics. The use of harvested natural light and synthesised light offers a new approach to enhancing wellness on board. The Bentley Personal Assistant is a centre piece of the main console and visualised using illuminated crystal from Cumbria, England. Ambient lighting can also be modified to recreate a specific mood or exterior environment, while additional effects are delivered through projection mapping onto trim panels, such as door pads. Intelligent, Adaptable Biometric Seating can be configured in three different ways, depending on whether the owner is driving or using autonomous mode. Biometric sensors monitor temperature, passenger position and environmental conditions to deliver the ultimate in comfort, whatever the conditions. Bentley Personal Assistant pre-empts passenger needs and can even maximise comfort based on its knowledge of its owner. For example, reactive seat surfaces respond to passenger position during driving, automatically offering more support when the need is sensed. In addition, biometrics are embedded throughout the Bentley EXP 100 GT to track eye and head movements, even blood pressure. It represents the future of customised, in-car comfort far beyond any seating experienced in a modern-day car.
At the rear, a ‘horseshoe’ section of the boot is a 3D OLED screen on which lighting effects can blend in with the rear lamps. Inside a luxurious cockpit, Bentley craftspeople have taken handcraftsmanship of materials to an as yet unseen level, setting the new benchmark for luxury interiors. The finest natural materials such as wood, leather and glass are seamlessly blended with light, creating a unique interior environment that boosts the physical and mental well-being of passengers. Exquisite materials graduate and flow throughout the handcrafted cabin of the Bentley EXP 100 GT. For example, the embroidery pattern of the sustainable textiles and leather complement the pattern of the grain in the naturally-felled wood veneer. These traditional, tactile materials reconnect passengers with the authentic, natural world around them. Imperceptible joins between different materials such as wood, leather and wool allow an overall design motif to flow across all these surfaces. www.theciin.com
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ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM SHOT BY BRITISH PHOTOGRAPHER RANKIN
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olls-Royce Phantom sits at the apex of the luxury world. It has graced some of the most formative-moments of the 20th and 21st centuries with an assuring, silent and sophisticated presence. It is the motor car that proudly counts many of the world’s most influential and revered individuals among its wealthy collectors. Alongside these notable individuals lie a rare and coveted subset of enthusiasts. These young individuals, iconoclasts by nature, have long regarded Phantom as the ultimate expression of creative will. Take for example Salvador Dali who filled a Phantom with 500 kilograms of cauliflower, or John Lennon who selected his Phantom as a canvas for a psychedelic mirage. More recently, Skepta – darling of the Grime scene, transformed Phantom into a rolling recording studio. In this vein, when British photographer Rankin made Phantom his subject, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars was compelled to oblige. Counted among the great photographers and filmmakers of our time, Rankin’s strong sensorial style has led him to move beyond fashion and beauty into a world of atmospheric storytelling.
Rankin shines a light on Phantom’s younger driver focused appeal in a short film that speaks directly to a new generation of Phantom customer. This generation are hyper-successful, self-made, individuality seekers; this generation are in the driving seat. Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, commented, “Phantom Limousine, the extended wheelbase and Phantom, reflect two distinct groups of patron. The former are drawn to the formality of the ultimate chauffeur driven limousine, while the latter are lured by Phantom’s exceptional driving experience. Rankin’s playful and witty short film captures the younger and daring charisma of Phantom and displays a refreshing irreverence toward the expected codes of automotive luxury.” Rankin cast Gwendoline Christie, the English star of stage and screen, most recently known as Lady Brienne of Tarth in ‘Game of Thrones’ and Titania in London’s Bridge Theatre’s A ‘ Midsummer Night’s Dream’, as the heroine who takes to the wheel and puts Phantom through its paces. Herself a symbol of non-conformity and unapologetic success, Christie’s role boldly challenges preconceived impressions of Phantom owners. Rankin, commented, “Rolls-Royce is the ultimate July, 2019
British brand. Number one of one. Eight years ago I got the chance to drive Phantom when working on 'The Spirit of Ecstasy' centenary. It was the best driving experience of my life. Not only was it exhilarating, I actually felt like a rebel and a part of that iconic history. I realised that Rolls-Royce is the ultimate brand for a reason. Phantom’s got that attitude, that exhilarating and effortless wild side that you can enjoy from the second you start the engine.” He continued, “In my film with Gwen I wanted to express this one-of-a kind sensation, I wanted everyone to know exactly why Rolls-Royce are the best of the best and why Phantom is the icon. Everyone should try it.” Gwendoline Christie commented, “The RollsRoyce Phantom is a car of rare timelessness. It epitomises excellence in craftsmanship and authentic luxury in modern terms. Working with the legendary photographer Rankin and his team was a blast! They inherently respected the iconic status of this motor car and have vividly translated it with playful subversion, strength and humour. It is a true delight to be part of Rolls-Royce Iconography.” Rankin’s short film premiered on screens at this year’s Festival of Speed at Goodwood and can be viewed online at rolls-roycemotorcars.com from 4 July, 2019.
TAKING OFF
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ISLAS SECAS
A PANAMA EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER
Offering endless marine adventure opportunities, an untouched, wild island landscape, ancient archaeology discoveries and access to Pacific surf breaks that rival Costa Rica.
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A few hours west of the city, the Gulf of Chiriquí lies along Panama’s Pacific coast, extending from the Costa Rican border to the west to the Azuero Peninsula on the east. The region is home to one of the largest coral reefs in the Pacific, one of the region’s richest mangrove forests and incredibly biodiverse ecosystems. It has beautiful beaches and two vast, protected marine parks. In nearby waters, Islas Secas unlocks access to an archipelago of 14 volcanic islands. With exceptional marine wildlife, thousands of species of wild fauna and flora and a littletouched, wonderfully rugged setting, this is one of Central America’s best kept secrets, far less explored than its Caribbean cousin. There are four individually-designed Casita sites, sleeping up to just 18 guests on one of the islands. Islas Secas is also powered by and in harmony with its surrounding environment: 100% of energy is solargenerated; 100% of food waste is recycled; 100% of waste water is re-used for irrigation; and 75% of the archipelago has been left untouched.
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HIGHLIGHTS -14 islands, 18 guests, 20 miles from civilization. -Create your own marine safari: Islas Secas offers rare, exclusive access to one of the most diverse marine ecosystems in the world. -The Gulf of Chiriqui is a home to a diverse ecosystem and vibrant communities. The property is committed to stewardship of this unique region through its support of community programs and scientific research.
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Top 5 Reasons to Visit Cape Town This Summer
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Gorgeous new property Arambrook Boutique Hotel is giving travellers even more reason to visit this stunning part of the world. With just eight generously spaced suites, the hotel’s philosophy focuses on personalised service in a tranquil setting, with its idyllic location affording guests the opportunity to explore the region from a whole new angle. Arambrook Boutique Hotel sits beneath the imposing Table Mountain in the leafy neighbourhood of Bishopscourt, an area that swells with opportunities for exploring from gorgeous gardens to art exhibitions, fine dining, Tasting tours, shopping and surfing. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, the luxury boutique property feels as though it is in the middle of the countryside, yet it is perfectly placed to take in the city’s many sights. Guest checking into the property can make the most of the prime location by enjoying a diverse array of adventures right on their doorstep.
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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Acclaimed as one of the great botanic gardens of the world, few gardens can match the sheer grandeur of the setting of Kirstenbosch against the eastern slopes of Cape Town’s Table Mountain. Arambrook Boutique Hotel is within walking distance of these spectacular gardens.
Norval Art Foundation
The Norval Foundation is a centre for art and cultural expression, dedicated to the research and exhibition of 20th and 21stcentury visual art from South Africa and beyond. Located in the Steenberg area of Cape Town, adjacent to Table Mountain National Park, and just a 10-minute drive from Arambrook Boutique Hotel, the Norval Foundation combines art with nature with a sculpture garden, outdoor amphitheatre and research library. There’s also a restaurant and children’s playground.
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Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs is renowned for its culinary scene with some of the country’s top restaurants within minutes of the hotel. Beau Constantia, La Colombe and Catherine’s at Steenberg are three that are not to be missed, while for exploring vineyards in the area, be sure to visit Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia, Steenberg, and Buitenverwachting.
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The nearby historic Newlands district is home to great boutiques, art studios, delis, restaurants, and a beautiful community art centre, Montebello. Cavendish Square Mall – the premier fashion destination in this part of the world – is also situated near to the hotel.
Surfing in the RSA
The water may be a little chilly during the months of July and August, but that doesn’t stand in the way of avid surfers – especially given how fantastic the surfing conditions are at this time of the year. There are many great spots to surf in Cape Town, and the team at Arambrook is able to steer you towards the best waves of the day. Beginners will love Muizenberg, where the water is warmer, which is just 15 minutes away. Tried and tested Roxy Surf School and Surf Emporium come highly recommended.
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What’s more, guests can embark on a day of fun-filled adventures knowing that they will be returning to the welcoming Arambrook Boutique Hotel where no request is too big or too small for the owners and their impressive team of staff. July, 2019
Immerse into the Perfect Escape This Summer with Talise Spa at Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa This summer, treat yourself to exclusive spa indulgences at Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa. Suffused with peaceful beauty and focused on sensory experiences to offer the perfect escape, Talise spa is nestled within an exclusive environment designed for your utmost rejuvenation and relaxation.
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Experience a blend of luxury and well-being by indulging in an exclusive new 120-minute treatment, Amra 24kt Golden Opulence. The ultimate in opulence and splendor, this ritual engulfs the senses and engages the mind to the most enigmatic experience. The journey starts with a 24kt Gold foot ritual to ease the pressures of the day, then relax and unwind with the aroma of sumptuous elegance of rich amber top notes of effervescent citrus on a sumptuous heart of aromatic herbs, perfectly nestling on a base of rich woods and musk. After a complimentary body cleanse, the body is drizzled with pure 24kt Gold Body Oil and massaged with AMRA 24kt Gold Plated Hot stones. The journey concludes with the body being encapsulated by the Golden Splendor of AMRAs infamous precious drops of gold, leaving the skin captivating and you radiant. Embrace vitality, beauty and achieve exquisite inner balance with the 120-minute treatment Summer Delight. This is a perfect experience commencing with the cleansing Moroccan Hammam, followed by a relaxing full body massage before concluding with an uplifting foot ritual. Guests looking for a truly indulgent and relaxing experience this summer can opt for the 90-minute treatment, Top to Toe. Start your experience with a full body muscle melting massage to release muscle tension, continuing with a soothing scalp and foot massage and concluding with a nourishing personalized facial. Recreate a synergy of mind, body and soul with the Summer Soother treatment that promises to make you radiant, hydrated and luminous. The luxurious 90-minute ritual includes full body exfoliation followed by a relaxing body massage and finished with a revitalizing foot treatment and soothing body butter application. Ladies and Gents can reenergise with exclusive membership packages at Talise Spa. Members will have unlimited access to a state-of-the-art gym, hydro pool, sauna, steam, snow room, experience showers and the Himalayan salt room. They can also pamper themselves with their array of complimentary treatments including one session each of The Cure Facial, Ultimate Aromatherapy Experience Massage, three Yoga sessions, access to the Spa Wellness classes and more exciting benefits. www.theciin.com
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FITNESS FIRST: 5 COOL YOGA POSES TO BEAT THE HEAT
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The hot summer months are difficult to deal with but there is one form of exercise that can help you beat the heat – yoga. Yoga can help you cool off, stay focused, healthy and happy and help calm the mind with some very simple and yet effective practices, says Desmond Wong, Yoga Instructor at Fitness First. A good method to counter the hot, muggy weather is to draft a lunar current within your body by focusing on activities and foods which work to help cool the body. Here, Desmond Wong, Yoga Instructor at Fitness First gives his top tips on how specific yoga poses can help send calming waves through the nervous system and aid in the body’s attempt to self-regulate: www.theciin.com
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mild depression. Those with any form of neck injuries should practice this pose with caution, using folded blankets or towels for support beneath the shoulders to protect the cervical spine. 4. Seated Forward Fold - As a forward folding posture, the Seated Forward Bend pose helps to calm and relax. It can also help with stress, anxiety, insomnia, headaches, and mild depression. Physically, the pose stretches the spine, shoulders,
2. Supported Back Bends - Backbends can seem intimidating but you don’t have to be a contortionist or drop into a Full Wheel from standing to reap the heart and chest opening benefits this pose delivers. Possibly the hardest part about backbends is that they go against the natural way we hold and move our bodies. We slouch forward and move forward; backbends take us the opposite direction. They force us to be a bit vulnerable—essentially removing the shield that protects our hearts and emotions. 3. Supported Shoulder Stand Supported Shoulder Stand stretches the neck and shoulders and strengthens the legs, glutes, arms, and core. The pose also stimulates the abdominal organs and the thyroid gland, aiding with digestion and the regulation of hormones. It can also benefit those who suffer from anxiety, stress, and
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and hamstrings, stimulates the internal organs, and can also improve digestion and help to ease menstrual discomfort. 5. Supine Twisting Posture - This pose is one of the go-to, end-of-class, postures. Since it helps to make the transition from the yang of practice, into the yin of Savasana, smooth and seamless. This pose is both calming and conducive for meditative, slow breathing, as well as being very healing in its own right.
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The premium American furnishing brand Ethan Allen that spells quality, hand tailored craftsmanship and sustainability is launching the Relaxed Modern collection on August 8th with styles that are chic and sophisticated making you feel tranquil right at home. The Relaxed Modern collection embodies passion for elegance, comfort and tranquility. Ethan Allen prides itself on creating products that are ‘easy to live with’, focused on timeless premium design that can be passed down through generations. The Relaxed Modern collection includes a range of luxury items for your living room, dining room and bedroom featuring contemporary and streamlined styles, modern materials and custom finishes. The collection comes in light serene colors of blue and soft sand palette, creating a look that’s refreshing and relaxed. At Ethan Allen, an array of custom options are available, that has something for everyone. Personalized with the complementary support of in-house designers, clients enjoy the flexibility— thanks to the endless customizable options the new collection provides. With premier in-home delivery service, you can expect excellence from start to finish. www.theciin.com
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Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrates the Art of Precision at London's Royal Academy of Arts Guests of Jaeger-LeCoultre enjoyed a gala dinner in a celebration of the Art of Precision, in the company of friend of the Maison Benedict Cumberbatch, shining the light on the Maison's 186-year history of watchmaking at London's Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition. Founded by King George III in 1768, the Royal Academy is an independent institution led by eminent artists and architects whose mission is to be a voice for art and artists, while promoting the visual arts through exhibitions, education and debate. A highlight of the evening was a Letters Live performance by Benedict Cumberbatch, Juliet Stevenson, Ellie Bamber and Clarke Peters. A philanthropic initiative, Letters Live promotes the power of literacy by inviting influential artists to perform live readings of historical letters, while adding their own artistic interpretation to the original text.
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Tag Heuer Presents new Monaco Limited Edition Watch TAG Heuer presented the second of five limitededition Monaco timepieces that mark the icon’s 50th anniversary. The birthday celebration took place in Le Mans, France – the setting for the 1971 film Le Mans, in which the Monaco was worn by Steve McQueen. Guests included Steve McQueen’s son, Chad McQueen; five-time winner of Le Mans and driver in the movie Le Mans, Derek Bell; actor, race car driver and brand ambassador Patrick Dempsey; and race car driver, Formula E Champion 2017–18 and brand ambassador Jean-Éric Vergne.
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Home, family and personal security get your attention. You’ve been spending quite a while already restructuring your foundation for future success and achievement. Intellectual and mental pursuits keep inborn initiative razor sharp. Your inner cruise director is working overtime. You may spend a lot of energy playing or fall in love quite passionately. Everyday environment/activities should still be pleasant. Social life is still in high gear. Continue expressing feelings of appreciation toward special others.
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You’ve been quite expressive these past few months as your ruling planet has been in Gemini for an extended stay. Foreigners may be playing a key role. Consciousness-expanding experiences broaden your vision and provide personal growth through some Venusian endeavor. Your personal stage is highlighted. Personal reputation becomes public. Your creative words will be communicated in group activities and amongst friends. Don’t be over bearing with your burning passion for goals and ambitions.
Everyday environment is ablaze with activity. Speaking, writing, and learning are top priority! You’ve been spending quite some time pursuing deeper knowledge to learn to better your existence. The home front buzzes with activity. There will be numerous conversations. Some take a nostalgic turn. Watch out for confrontations with family members. Use inborn Taurean energy to remain stable. Home renovations or starting the building of a new home is best done before Mercury goes retrograde.
Use your inborn need for deep involvement and intense transformations to help expand your personal horizons through metaphysical, religious, or spiritual pursuits. A new course of study helps advance your career. You’re still in a period of searching for the meaning of life. A good month for travel. Communicate what you need in your professional life. Promote your public image. Avoid petty details. Creative energy pours into your career/public image. Watch out for conflicts with others. Intimate encounters continue with more depth and intensity.
Finances/personal values undergo change. You’ve been concentrating on wealth, possessions, and self-worth for a while. What’s really important to you? Communications in your daily environment increase dramatically. That’s one of your inborn talents! Tempo of daily life accelerates. Ensure the power of your words doesn’t become a destructive weapon. Venus continues to transit your solar birth sign since April. You’re still more personable, sociable and charming. How many have changed your appearance – several times???
There is a lot of intensity in your normally open and light-hearted world. You’re still learning the limitations of your own resources and how much you need to cooperate with and how much you depend on others. New courses of study not only broaden your scope of life but they might awaken something deep in your soul. Partnership/relationship issues continue to progress smoothly. Some may finally decide to get married. Legal issues may be resolved out of court. New experiences entice you. Travel favored as long as you don’t go too far too fast.
Happy Birthday, you tender, caring, nurturing crustaceans! Your new astrological year begins with Saturn still teaching you to look inward for honest self-evaluation in order to deal with shortcomings and weaknesses. Partnership/relationship issues may be revealed on the 2nd. Pay attention this month to what you value in life – materially, intellectually, and spiritually. Negotiations with others concerning money or property may begin. Loved ones may need your care.
Partnership/relationship issues continue needing to be addressed. Saturn still transits your chart’s sector requiring analysis of commitments and expectations in your relationships. Look inward. Reflect on deep psychological truths. Get in touch with hidden aspects of yourself. Expect intense and profound conversations. A good month for research and investigation. Work related matters/ employee relationships continue smoothly. So does the tendency to overindulge in food and drink! Your ability to handle sudden urgent situations is being tested.
Do you dynamic lions feel as though you’ve been in a fog? It begins to clear by mid month. Then you’ll have a lot to communicate. Make use of that extra burst of energy as Mars continues transiting your birth sign until August 10th.leo 2019 horoscope It will be about 22 months before you get that extra burst again. Be careful not to roar too loudly! Activities with groups and with friends are increased this month. Social life is enhanced – invitations may be numerous. Interaction with women may occur often.
Your innovation and originality is being drawn upon at work or in your everyday service. You’re still in a period of learning the value of daily work and service, and of keeping your body functioning in a healthy manner. Communication flows in a creative fashion in partnerships/ relationships. People may enter your life that uncannily resemble and act like others you know. Fun, entertainment, and having a good time are still priorities. A new relationship could begin. Watch the tendency to get either overly passionate or angry and violent with others.
Practical, detailed and conscientious – that’s how you’ll operate in your group activities and in pursuing your goals and ambitions. People you associate with are a reflection of yourself. You’re still being asked to consider whether they deserve you or whether you must move on. Your ultimate life vision is still being restructured. Meditation helps open your mind to higher visions and calms edginess that’s hard to pin down.
Summertime is when you are drawn most to romance, creativity and pleasure. You’ve been in an extended period of exploring personal creativity and self-expression. The purpose of your existence is one of your biggest concerns. Communications abound at work or within areas of personal service. The pace of your daily rhythm accelerates. Health issues surface. Watch out for disputes and arguments with co-workers. Exercise programs benefit you now. The atmosphere at home and with family should still be pleasant.
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