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ACCESSORIES
10. Messika Launches The Lucky Move Colors Collection 30. Cindy Chao The Art Jewel Presents Latest Black Label Masterpieces At Tefaf Maastricht 2020 60. Mks Jewellery Presents ‘Sea Signs’ From The All New Al Otaiba Collection 84. Take A Moment To Discover Messika’s Heart High Jewelry Hoops 92. Get Your Five A Day With Kate Spade New York 108. Tiffany & Co. Debuts New T Collection, Tiffany T1 118. #Wfh With Giorgio Armani 119. Be Bold With Oakley 152. Fabergé Unveils The Harrods Bear Pendant 153. Vacheron Constantin Celebrates Haute Couture With Égérie Moon Phase Jewellery 160. Embrace The Full Moon With Nina Runsdorf’s Claire De Lune Collection 170. Favre-Leuba Celebrates 283 Years Of History By Reaching New Heights 188. Gigi Revolutionary Concept Boutique To Open In Dubai
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8. Rihanna Launches First-Ever Fenty Beauty Tiktok House & Summer Newness!
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14. Neon 22. Read My Lips 34. Equisite Vintage
42. Self Love 52. The Woman Who Fell To Earth 62. Love 70. New Awakening 78. See Me 86. Infinity Hair 92. Traditional Beauty With A Twist 102. Hold Back 110. Strike A Pose 120. Glorious Vision 128. Mon Amour 138. The Veiled And The Revealed 145. End Of A Beach Day 154. Modern Princess 162. A Lady Chameleon 172. Adverse Winds
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12. COS Product Focus Leather Icons 20. This Is Power Mango Ss20 Violeta Campaign 32. MCM Introduces The Ss20 1976 Collection 40. Lacoste Spring Summer 2020 Fashion Show 48. Rubeus Milano’s Modest Edit 68. Miami Safari - Maje 76. Lacoste Introduces The Storm 96 And T-Clip Collections
93. #Wfh With Dkny 100. Brighten Up With Karl Lagerfeld 127. Automobili Lamborghini And Supreme Come Together On A New Collection For SpringSummer 2020
144. Dunhill: Kenta Cobayashi Capsule Collection LIVING & LEISURE
176. Mercedes: The Brand Name That Shines For Over 120 Years
182. The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah
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Rihanna Launches First-Ever Fenty Beauty TikTok House & Summer Newness!
Rihanna revealed the first-ever Fenty Beauty House for TikTok content creators at a party celebrating Fenty Beauty’s Full Frontal Mascara in LA. The #FentyBeautyHouse offers TikTok content creators a beautiful new space to collaborate, express, learn, and build community. TikTokers living at #FentyBeautyHouse will raid the fully stocked “Makeup Pantry” to create the #FentyFace, glow with the flow with killer radiance, and peep endless eye and lip essentials, with Fenty Beauty spotlighting their creative excellence along the way. Check out Rihanna’s announcement on @fentybeauty Instastories and be sure to follow along @fentybeauty on TikTok to witness all the magic!
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MESSIKA LAUNCHES THE LUCKY MOVE COLORS COLLECTION A variation of the iconic Move collection, Lucky Move is inspired by lucky charm medallions and, for the first time in Messika’s history, this new collection is the first of its kind to not use purely diamonds. Instead, the collection is adorned with colored stones. Messika has chosen to give pride of place to semi-precious and organic stones throughout this collection. The talisman now comes in nine different color variations including, onyx, lapis lazuli, malachite, pink, white, grey mother-of-pear, turquoise, carnelian and ziricote. This bold move was a creative challenge for Valérie Messika, the daughter of a diamond dealer, who has always stayed true to her gem of choice. ‘I have replaced the gold with an ornamental stone, but it is not faceted like a diamond. It’s a first, but for this decidedly playful collection designed to bring good luck, adding color seemed like an obvious choice,’ she says, ‘each shade is based on my favourite colors and the energy they give off.’ The collection comes in 9 colors with 9 supporting mantras to embrace a different facet of the Messika woman’s personality.
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ّ للحظ بألوان ُحلى جالبة أحادية تأسر األلباب
تستم ّد مجموعة Lucky Moveالوحي من الميداليات ّ للحظ .وفي سابقة هي األولى من نوعها في تاريخ الجالبة "ميسيكاً" ،ال تتألّق هذه المجموعة الجديدة باأللماس فقط ،بل تزادان باألحجار المل ّونة. ق ّررت ميسيكا أن تُعطي الصدارة لألحجار الشبه ثمينة واألحجار العضوية في كل قطعة من هذه المجموعة. ّ للحظ هذه الم ّرة بتسعة ألوان تأتي القالدة الجالبة مختلفة تشمل األسود واألزرق واألخضر والوردي واألبيض والرمادي والفيروزي واألحمر والبني. ش ّكلت هذه الخطوة الجريئة تحدّيا ً إبداعيا ً لـڤاليري ّ تتخل يوما ً عن ميسيكا ،وهي ابنة تاجر ألماس لم ُ "استبدلت الذهب بحجر والئها للحجر األع ّز إلى قلبها. تنميقي ،لكن الفرق أنّه ليس مصقوال ً كاأللماس .إنّها سابقة أولى من نوعها ،لكن عند تصميم هذه المجموعة ّ الحظ ،كان من النابضة بالروح المص ّممة لتجلب البديهي إضفاء اللون إليها .استوحيت كل حجر من ّ المفضلة ومن ذبذبات الطاقة التي تنبعث منها". ألواني
قالدة على شكل ميدالية نابضة بالغموض واألحاسيس
مالت ڤاليري نحو استخدام األحجار الخشنة والمع ّرقة،
Messika has always sought to enhance the nature personality of women. Lucky Move color allows this personality to shine through, each different gem representing a different characteristic or charm. Exhibiting the signature Messika Move design, each gem is surrounded by gold and a trio of moving diamonds. The concept goes so far as to decode a message, according to one’s favorite color, like: ‘Tell me which color attracts you the ’most and I will tell you who you are... Starped in gold with a trio of mobile diamonds at its heart, the House’s signature, each gem asserts its character and shows its !true color By showcasing her latest colorful collection, Valérie Messika continues to make her own way and assert herself as a free spirit of contemporary jewelry. After all, didn’t Coco Chanel say ‘The best color in the world is the one that suits you’. Stylish, sensual and shrouded in mystery, the Lucky Move color necklaces can be worn alone or combined with other pieces and their unique design allows the medallion to rotate freely on its axis. All medallions can also be personalised and engraved. Borrowing both edgy and poetic accents, Lucky Move breaks the rules.
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وبعضها يتميّز بعالمات وشوائب ُملفتة للنظر ،على عكس اعتمادها في العادة أحجار األلماس النقيّة والخالية من الشوائب .بالحديث عن هذه الخطوة التي أخرجتها من منطقة الراحة المألوفة لها ،تقول ڤاليري: "انغمست في تاريخ هذه األحجار المل ّونة وحكايتها، ً ُ مذهولة بشوائبها التي زادت من رونقها ووجدت نفسي وتميّزها". تُبرز مجموعة ،Lucky Moveالتي أتت بعيدة عن التصاميم التقليدية في عالم المجوهرات ،الروح المميّزة التي ينبض بها كل حجر باختالف عروقه وتدرّجاته اللونية .تُضفي األحجار الكريمة طابعا ً كاجوال ومرهفا ً إلى التصاميم ،فتصلح لالرتداء يومياً .مع ذلك ،ال تفقد المجموعة فخامة تشكيلة Lucky Moveاألصلية ،إذ بحبيبات ألماس ب ّراقة تتباين مع كل قطعة ّ مرصعة ُ الذهب. كما تُردّد ڤاليري ميسيكا دائماً" :المرأة هي التي تنفح ستايلها الخاص بالمجوهرات وليس العكس .وبذلك تمتص الطاقة التي تنبض بها األحجار". ّ
COS Product Focus
Leather Icons Introducing the latest edit of COS classics, reimagined in soft and supple leather. Versatile and timeless designs, each piece will age beautifully, seeing you through the season and beyond. Functionality: Leather pieces, smart casual dressing, timeless clothing, COS essentials, timeless wardrobe, day to night dressing, investment pieces.
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PHOTOGRAPHER: IRINA KARABANOVA (@rina_karabanova) MODEL: KRISTINA MIKHAILOVA (@mikhailova.kri) STYLIST: LERA KROTKOVA (@tvoy.mir) VISAGISTE: OKSANA VORONKOVA (@voronkova_stylist)
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This Is Power MANGO SS20 Violeta Campaign
MANGO’s plus-size line, Violeta by MANGO launches its SS20 campaign under the slogan #ThisIsPower. Georgia Pratt, Sabina Karlsson, Chloe Vero, Olivia Wilson, Eva Kay, Lovisa Sabey and Lorena Duran are the stars of this campaign. A group of women who are very different yet at the same time very similar - Powerful women with a unique personality in a society which increasingly celebrates diversity. The new line features a selection of outfits that flaunt playful floral prints, perfect for the season. A vibrant summer collection, the SS20 range brings together lightweight materials like poplin, linen and taffeta, combined with batiste, georgette and elegant Swiss embroidery, that promise comfort throughout. Bold floral dresses and pastel summer suits take centre stage for a wardrobe that has got you covered for work and beyond!
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MODEL: TARA PHOTOGRAPHER: CHRISTINE TUREK (@christineturek) MAKEUP ARTIST: SANA MRAD (@sanaaghazal @sanamakeupartist)
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CINDY CHAO THE ART JEWEL PRESENTS LATEST BLACK LABEL MASTERPIECES AT TEFAF MAASTRICHT 2020 Celebrated artist and high-jeweller CINDY CHAO The Art Jewel proudly returned to the prestigious TEFAF Maastricht 2020 to present her awaited Black Label Masterpieces. Shining bright as part of the exceptional suite of jewelled creations is the “Green Plumule Brooch” and the “Green Plumule Earrings”, two breathtaking Masterpieces from the Feather Collection. GREEN PLUMULE BROOCH: 487 pieces of fancy-cut emeralds – total of 172.58 carats. Seventeen of the emeralds come from Colombia, with the largest being 30.06 carats.
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With each setting angle and height accurately calculated, the emeralds are set in an interlacing, embossment-like manner to create a peculiar threedimensional contour for the brooch, thereby portraying the plumule’s airiness. The brooch is composed of 14 barbs, all linked to the yellow diamond-paved rachis with flexible joints that give life and motion to the masterpiece. The back of the brooch is as fascinating as the front, with the rachis painted with a layer of black enemal and paralleled with diamonds and yellow diamonds. Fifteen cm long, the Green Plumule Brooch weighs less than 49 g – truly feather light. Considering the way emeralds are set on the brooch, their carat weight, the brooch’s one-of-a-kind silhouette, and the supporting craftsmanship behind the piece, the Green Plumule Brooch can be said to be the boldest, the most crazy, and the most exquisite feather brooch in the world.
GREEN PLUMULE EARRINGS: 90 carats - pair of pear-shaped vivid green Colombian emeralds. These are the first Black Label earrings from the Feather Collection and includes two briolette-cut brown diamonds, weighing 9.60 carats altogether, which were specially cut from rough diamonds according to the need of the aesthetic. The earrings’ hue and contour are enriched through tsavorites, alexandrites and color-changing garnets. These Green Plumule Brooch and the Green Plumule Earrings once again demonstrate CINDY CHAO’s cutting-edge titanium craftsmanship to create the world’s lightest Art Jewels.
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HIGHLIGHT: AURORA BUTTERFLY BROOCH
Butterflies are widely known as symbols of endurance, change, hope, and life – all of which are needed in such uncertain times. “My Annual Butterflies are a symbol of my artistic metamorphosis, and the advancement of my brand and innovation in craftmanship” – Cindy Chao.
2019 Black Label Masterpiece I “Aurora Butterfly Brooch” Cindy Chao has been widely praised for her architectural mindset and sculptor savoir-faire. Chao intended to pay tribute to her family legacy by using her grandfather’s architectural drawings as inspiration behind the 2019 Black Label Masterpiece I “Aurora Butterfly Brooch”. This concept of “family heritage continuation” is additionally rendered through vein-like motifs that intertwine from the work’s front to its back. Chao also demonstrates her bold use of colour for this butterfly. The piece’s contrasting red and blue colours, comparable to red and blue northern lights which are rarely seen together, yields it name. The Aurora Butterfly Brooch features four Burmese “pigeon’s blood” rubies totalling to 8.48 carats set on aluminium, a metal even lighter than titanium. It is the very first time Cindy Chao uses this particular metal in its creation, given its ability to show a brighter and more saturated red hue than titanium’s through anodisation. The butterfly wings are a constellation comprised of over 3,100 pieces of diamonds and sapphires with seven types of cut, entirely set on titanium. Out of 6,000 diamonds, 172 rose-cut diamonds in 10 different shapes are selected and are set in a seemingly floating fashion to create a shimmering effect between the blue and white colours. On the lower wings, a pair of triangular rose-cut diamonds with a total of 10 carats are placed to accentuate the elegance, transparency and delicacy of the work. The 2019 Annual Butterfly constitutes an important hallmark of the brand’s curiosity to experiment on new material. It also illustrates Chao’s signature creative philosophy, born with her artistic DNA, that every piece of high jewellery should be a 360-degree miniature sculpture and architecture.
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MCM Introduces the SS20 1976 Collection MCM continues to redefine the travel experience. Soft, luxurious and lightweight, the MCM 1976 line is designed with movement in mind, introducing backpacks, shoppers and crossbody bags in a new type of nylon, allowing flexible shapes and hands- free travel. Through a design language that is both modern and movement-inspired, the ‘MCM 1976’ shows 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 accessories. Available in Cognac Visetos and a chic black colorway.
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أم سي أم ترفع الستار على مجموعة 1976لموسم ربيع وصيف 2020 تواصل عالمة أم سي أم صياغة تجربة السفر بحلة جديدة .لم يغب عن بال عالمة أم سي أم يوما ً راحة عمالئها أثناء التح ّرك ،لذا ابتكرت تتسم بأسلوب ناعم وتصاميم فاخرة وأقمشة مجموعة 1976التي ّ خفيفة وتض ّم حقائب الظهر وحقائب التس ّوق والحقائب التي صنعت جميعها من نوع جديد من النيلون البتكار تُحمل جانبياً ،وقد ُ أشكال مرنة للسفر براحة ُمطلقة. تُزاوج مجموعة 1976من أم سي أم بين الطابع العصري وحب التنقل ،وتحتفي بحرية الحركة بجميع أشكالها كما تعيد تص ّور القيم األساسية التي بُنِ َيت عليها العالمة التجارية ،أي الحرية غير المحدودة والجرأة .وتظهر هذه القيم جليّة في تشكيلتها المميّزة من األكسسوارات الملفتة لألنظار للرجال والنساء. ّ تتوفر بنمط Visetosبلون الكاميل الذي يتخلله اللون األسود األنيق.
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MODEL: NAZI (@nazinorii_) PHOTOGRAPHER: SOROSH KHODAVERDY (@black__lubitel) LOCATION: TEHRAN, IRAN
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LACOSTE SPRING SUMMER 2020 FASHION SHOW
The Lacoste Spring Summer 2020 runway show marks a return to Roland Garros, the spiritual home of French tennis and the terrain of René Lacoste. Designed by creative director Louise Trotter, the collection is unveiled around the Serres d’Auteuil greenhouses as Julien Benneteau, captain of the French Federation Cup team, and ‘Petit Croco’ Tiago Pirès practice on the Simonne Mathieu court nearby. At home in this historic setting, Lacoste celebrates a soulful union of sports, heritage and style. Musing on the unexpected icons of Lacoste history, Trotter continues to challenge tradition with contemporary verve. Tennis and golfing originals are reworked: an intimate souvenir of John F. Kennedy Jr. packed up for summer campin his Lacoste polo shirt summons the mood of nostalgia, as does Rene Lacoste’s drive from Dieppe to Deauvillewith Suzanne Lenglen (a world champion known for her grace on and off the court). Playful proportions suggestclothes that you are growing out of and others you are growing in to. Tailoring is key, reflecting the bygone codes of sports elegance. A Lacoste icon since 1927, the piqué polo is reimagined with a modern hand in squared proportions and magnified details of leather and knit. Joining an Art Deco typeset logo and the all-over ‘L’ monogram, Robert George’s 1926 crocodile is writ large on chest pockets and washed canvas beach bags, or discreet as hardware on slip-on loafers. Tradition and innovation are aligned throughout, elevating the leisurely pursuits of the everyday. For Spring Summer 2020, Lacoste has collaborated with two British female designers. Collaged sneakers arehandmade by Helen Kirkum, upcycled from last season’s styles into new hybrids. The crocodile has been cast as Alighieri for Lacoste brass pendants and bracelets by jeweller Rosh Mahtani, transforming the house symbol as a totemic keepsake. The collection is now available online at Tryano with no additional delivery fees.
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MODEL: ALYSSA BAKER (@alyssa.baker.fashion) PHOTOGRAPHER: ERIC MCCARTHY (@selflove_artistry)
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Rubeus Milano embraces the month of Ramadan with a stellar new edit that showcases modest silhouettes paired with statement handbags and elegant footwear. Graceful silks designs flaunt playful summer florals, seen across a selection of floaty dresses and pajama coordinates. Sweeping trousers are paired with structured blazers and coats in solid colours while bold jacquards take over a range of suits to create a sophisticated wardrobe for the modern woman. Accentuate your look with a choice of statement mini-bags in satin or exotic skins, complete with a stunning pair of metallic or suede pumps.
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Art, Fashion, Music and Photography all come from the creative spirit of an artist. While working with his Couturier for a future fashion shoot, Fashion Photographer Robert MacNeil and team started listening to David Bowie’s greatest hits. This then led a discussion about his visual imagery in his music, performances and his movie “The Man Who Fell To Earth”. For those who don’t know David Bowie, the alien comes to earth to save his people. While looking like the other humans his style stood out as something different, something powerful and exotic. This imagery stuck in Robert’s head as he styled the shoot with his jewellery designer Karine Eyamie of MizDragonfly. Robert wanted that same futuristic, creative couture vibe for his shoot. He enlisted Model, MUA and Friend Holly Lenny Ward to fly in from Ottawa to be his Alien star. The shoot took 8 months beginning to end to plan, create, design, shoot and edit this very stylish series. Hope you enjoy. Robert MacNeil is a Toronto, Canada based Fashion and Art Photographer whose images have appeared in 900+ magazines around the world. His style has been called “Ethereal” and a master of “Juxtaposition in Fashion Photography". His work has been showcased in Galleries from Los Angeles to London to Warsaw and dozens of cities in between. Model Holly Lenny Ward is a Muse of Robert’s and has appeared in dozens of magazines together. She is also a Make Up Artist and Aesthetician at Ivonne Sanchez Beauty in Ottawa, Canada while running her own eye lash company called StyleSquad Lashes.
MODEL: HOLLY LENNY WARD (@hollyward6) PHOTOGRAPHER/STYLIST: ROBERT MACNEIL (@robmacneilphoto) MAKEUP ARTIST: STYLE SQUAD COUTURE: BETH ANNE COUTURE (@bethannecouture) JEWELLERY: MIZDRAGONFLY (@mizdragonfly)
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MKS Jewellery Presents ‘Sea Signs’ from the All New Al Otaiba Collection www.theciin.com
Pieces Reminiscent of the Stars to Remind the Wearer to Always Follower Their Dreams Drawing inspiration from H.H. Sheikha Mariam bin Khalifa bin Saif Al Nayan’s great grandfather, Al Otaiba translates in English to ‘The King of Pearls’ and the new collection looks to tell stories of Sheikha Mariam’s ancestry, honoring UAE heritage and bringing it to the present through modern interpretations. Proudly using Emirati pearls as well as the classic mother of pearl, the handcrafted creations are a marriage of past and present through the stories they tell and through their thoughtful design. The collection; comprised of necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings, incorporates five storylines that reference back to the nation’s pearl heritage and reflect on Otaiba in different ways, all the while keeping a contemporary feel and elevated aesthetic in order to speak to new generations. When pearl divers were out at sea, they would use a compass and look up at the stars to locate where they were. With a design inspired by the compass, MKS Jewellery’s Sea Signs are decorated with sparkling diamond stars, reminiscent of those same magical stars we imagine Otaiba looked at, to remind the wearer to always follow her dreams and to never stop the pursuit in finding her own magic. "These symbols and storylines celebrate this land and its people. The UAE is me and I am the UAE, this is my story in all its beautiful symbolic ways. Curated is a stack of special creations, coming together piece by piece to share different parts of its treasures both in its gems and meaningful treasures." - HRH Sheikha Mariam Saif Al Nahyan.
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Photographer: Фаиль Orion Female Model: Akvinskaia (@Alisaakvinskaia) Male Model: (@Vanyauryvsky) Retoucher: Oksana Lvovа (@Oxana_lvova)
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This summer, let loose with a road trip to Florida. For SS20, Maje will be headed to Miami Beach, The Everglades, Orlando and Key West. Lots of parties, lots of pools, and lots of parties around pools - Slim Aarons style. There is nothing to suggest that we will ever return – nothing but the fact that this isn’t Paris.
MIAMI SAFARI MIAMI BEACH. Living on our memories. Palm trees, heat, and clubs all in a single night. A hankering for bright colours, and pool-side sunrises and sunsets. Laid-back, my friend. Somewhere between day and night, mixing high and low, denim and satin. Blending influences in generous volumes that let the body speak. Strap dresses, A-line dresses, cool and sexy bubble skirts. Ready to be slipped on with a smile. Get ready for this one: fuchsia cycling shorts with a sustainable jean jacket – sleeveless. Dare to don it, even in Paris.
JOURNEY TO A SEA OF POOLS. In a nutshell, it’s all about short. Time to show some leg and reveal some skin, ladies: it’s summertime, after all. A short pink button-down houndstooth suit contrasting with a floral print silk bustier top. Through the Boeing’s porthole, a sea of swimming pools pass by. Jim turns out to be not such a bad travel companion. He plays Polo in Orlando. Why not stop off to watch him play. This time, in sporty-chic, with a horse bit print on an ultra-light shirt; which may or may not end up paired with wild horse print shorts. Time to say bye-bye to Jim and go. Or, stay the night with him. In black-and-white checkered tweed; a short jacket and trompe-l’oeil shorts. Just an idea.
THE VAST DESERT. The Everglades. 20,000 km of savanna and jungle smack in the middle of Florida. Our Parisian had planned for this, and came out in explorer mode. Natural colours, earth, sand and khaki, white, black, utilitarian pieces – and, of course, more. Safari jacket, shorts, pleated back poncho, capri pants and belts just begging to have small leather goods clipped to them. The Everglades have so many surprises in store. A bit of lace, crochet, and English embroidery; modern, not romantic.
DOWNTOWN. Last day. She sets out to explore the city, with her Evergladehoned reflexes still strong. Bags with multiple carrying options that leave the hands free to explore. Eyepopping colours on “crocodile-style” leathers, to not upset the alligators any more than necessary. New shaped bags: Pyramid or Round like a disk. Lastly, an essential in urban exploration: a phone bag, a bottle holder, or a lipstick holder. It’s the final day – she’ll soon be in Paris again. Only one way to deal with this: be in Paris exactly as anywhere else.
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MODEL: ILONA MUDRYAK (@ilona_next_level) PHOTOGRAPHER: JEROME EIZAGA (@jerome.elizaga) MAKEUP ARTIST: SAI PALMA (@saisaipalma) HAIRSTYLIST: FATEMA BEGUM (@_fatema_begum)
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LACOSTE INTRODUCES THE STORM 96 AND T-CLIP COLLECTIONS STORM 96 COLLECTION The race is on. The Storm 96 is out of the archive and back on the starting blocks.
Pick up the pace in this season's winning 90s style sneaker: The Storm 96. An original running design lifted directly from Lacoste's archive – left untouched for complete authenticity – the Storm 96, originally released in 1996, is as relevant and striking now as it was then. lt’s silhouette and strong lines tap directly into the current trend for all thing’s athleisure.
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T-CLIP COLLECTION Say hello to a new kind of hybrid: the T-Clip fuses two tennisinspired models to create a stand-out modern silhouette.
Influenced by 80s design, the T-Clip is an arresting urban look with roots in vintage tennis style. Elements from the Sideline and the Thrill sit side by side – creating a casual silhouette atop a Lacoste cupsole construction. Racket handle-style perforations add textural detail, while mesh overlays hint at the structure of tennis nets. Sharp lines and clean angles refer to the layout of the court. CiiN Year Book, 2020
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TAKE A MOMENT TO DISCOVER MESSIKA’S HEART HIGH JEWELRY HOOPS In a period where there’s plenty of time to dream, it’s nice to look a little bit closer.
By playing on size and volume, Valérie Messika redesigned the heart in a stunning set of hoops. Having reimagined a modern and edgy version of the heart with asymmetrical hoops by following the house codes of audacity and innovation, Maison Messika continues to challenge the status quo in High Jewelry. Although each one of these creations is highly desirable, this new High Jewelry design offers two heart shape diamonds of 13.5 and 5 carats. Asymmetrical hoops heart shape – white gold, 1 heart shape diamond of 5 carats and 1 heart shape diamond of 13.50 carats – price on request
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MODEL: FLAVIA QUISLANT (@flaviaquislant_) PHOTOGRAPHER: SARA IGLESIAS (@saraiglesiasfoto) MAKEUP & HAIR: Chelo Escobar by Mรถn ICON Team & Extensionmania (@cheloescobarmup)
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Get your five a day with Kate Spade New York Start summer off on a healthy note and get your five a day with these stunning fruit inspired bags from Kate Spade New York’s summer 2020 collection!
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#WFH WITH DKNY Working from home, or #WFH, is the default status for the majority of us right now. With meetings turning into video conference calls the question of what to wear springs to mind. Enter DKNY SS20 with an edit of tops perfect for waist-up dressing. Check out 6 chic waist-up fashion options from DKNY below.
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Be hopeful with these must-have pieces from KARL LAGERFELD to brighten up your spring wardrobe
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TIFFANY & CO. DEBUTS NEW T COLLECTION, TIFFANY T1 Tiffany & Co. is set to launch the next chapter of their Tiffany T legacy, with the introduction of Tiffany T1. The collection honors the iconic ‘T’ motif, which has been featured in Tiffany designs since the early 1980s and will be launching April 1st, 2020. Designed by Reed Krakoff, Tiffany’s Chief Artistic Officer, Tiffany T1 will be unveiled with a yearlong series of global launches, beginning with a curated edit of nine 18k rose gold key styles that include rings, bracelets and a high jewelry necklace. All 18k white and yellow gold styles will follow in Summer 2020. Encircling the wrist, finger or neck, the ‘T’ motif forms an unbroken circle that represents individual strength and self-empowerment. Reed Krakoff, Tiffany’s Chief Artistic Officer says: “At Tiffany, we believe that luxury should be effortless and irreverent, while designing Tiffany T1, we wanted to honor the legacy of the iconic ‘T’ motif, but also elevate and modernize it with hand-set diamonds in the beveled edges. Through these pieces, we convey that precious stones aren’t just for special occasions—they can be worn every day as a celebration of yourself.”
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Strike-aPose MODEL: LISA CHIERA (@lisa_fitness_girl) PHOTOGRAPHER/RETOUCHER/CREATIVE DIRECTOR: SD DEBROSSE (@s.dcapture) MAKEUP ARTIST: LISA CHIERA (@lisa_fitness_girl) HAIRSTYLIST: SD DEBROSSE (@s.dcapture) LOCATION: OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA
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#WFH with Giorgio Armani #WFH? Whether you’re working on your computer or taking a break by catching up on the latest Netflix documentary, Giorgio Armani has you covered with a selection of fashionable optical eyewear. Sophisticated and discreet choose from an array of styles characterised by a heritage look.
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Be bold with Oakley Be bold and embrace the unconventional with Oakley. Take on vibrant colours of the past, progressive styles of the present and versatile shapes of the future.
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Super sports car maker Automobili Lamborghini teams up with Supreme, a skateboarding brand based in New York, to release a capsule collection. The group worn by the NYC skater Tyshawn Jones - consists of a Hooded Work Jacket, S/S Shirt, Hockey Jersey, Coverall, T-Shirt, Skateboard and Beanie, featured in the most iconic Lamborghini colours. “Lamborghini recognises a spirit and dynamism in Supreme that resonates with its own brand,” said Katia Bassi, Chief Marketing and Communication Officer for Automobili Lamborghini. “This collection combines the essence of Lamborghini super sports design and performance with iconic street wear.”
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Lakeside Cabin Connect With Nature
Two brothers have embraced outdoor activities as part of their fastpaced city life. A new building on the banks of Lake Brome, will act as a symbol of and a tool for the fulfillment of this commitment - a building in which to share time with friends. Bisected by a vertical atrium that opens on to the lake, the essence of the design is a concrete floor with a fireplace at its center that creates a place to mingle.
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As the brothers relish the possibilities and pleasures offered by a leisure society of skis, snowshoes, fishing rods, mud, luggage, grocery bags‌ the mundane vanishes when they enter the building. Playing piano and guitar, sharing stories, eating together, playing board games, watching movies, the more, the merrier, participants share the space and enjoy the views.
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The tension rooted in the site stems from urban-size width that squeezes the house between a number of others houses on its sides and its infinite view over the lakefront sheltered by a natural wall created by the tree-filled hill in the back. We have created the Black Cabin situated near a small town in the Eastern Townships, set amongst classical 19thcentury houses and more recently built modest cottages. Conceived as an archetypical house, the building has three entrances, forming a loggia at the entrance and at the back, and a covered terrace on the side.
Architecture
The cabin is centered around an atrium that opens to the outdoors. The design was developed around a fireplace set beside a triple-height area that
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makes it visible from everywhere within the cabin thus generating a canyon of hospitality. Located in the center of a concrete slab floor on the ground floor, it divides the open space into areas of various spatial qualities. On both sides of the canyon, glazed walls offer views on the outdoors. Traversing the canyon on the second floor is a bridge that creates more common space. Four bedrooms open onto the bridge. The exterior cladding is made of larch treated with two methods. Charred planks face directly the elements and natural oil protects the recessed less exposed planks. This play of dark and light increases the singular aspect of the house.
Project Information Project Name: Chalet Lakeside Location: Lac-Brome Area: 3200 ft2 Status: Completed 2019 Team: Felix Schwimmer, Francesca Fiaschi Consultants: Yannick Pelletier –Structural Eng., Yves Leblanc -. Hydro.Eng., Steve St-Hilaire - PercoDesign. Construction: Dunfab construction, Guillaume Dumas Photo: Adrien Williams
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dunhill Kenta Cobayashi Capsule Collection For Spring Summer 2020, dunhill has collaborated with Tokyo-based digital artist, Kenta Cobayashi. Part of the dunhill Community and known for his use of distortion, Cobayashi’s work is characterised by digital manipulation of images; drawing inspiration from the changing landscape of Tokyo and its evolving arts scene. Creative Director Mark Weston handpicked four archive images for Cobayashi to rework. Chosen for their graphical and abstract composition, these collaborative works have been applied as prints to selected outerwear, casualwear and leather goods.
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Fabergé Unveils the Harrods Bear Pendant الدار التي ذاع صيتها،Fabergé "يُس ّر "فابرجيه حول العالم في تصميم المجوهرات بأسلوب أن تُزيح الستار عن أحدث قالدة تُخبّى،فني "دب "الرجل األخضر ّ أال وهي،مفاجأة بداخلها ّ ستتوفر .الذي يرمز إلى متجر "هارودز" العريق القالدة حصريا ً لدى بوتيك "فابرجيه" داخل بتصميمها،"هارودز" اعتبارا ً من شهر يونيو الطريف والراقي في آن الذي يليق بالمرأة التي .تتمتّع بروح الشباب
Fabergé, the world’s most iconic artist jeweller, is excited to reveal their latest locket surprise - a miniature golden figurine of the iconic Harrods ‘Green Man’ Bear. Available exclusively at Fabergé’s Harrods boutique from June, the pendant is a playful yet elegant piece for the young at heart. Fabergé has perfectly captured the spirit of the Harrods Bear in this unique design. An 18k gold egg locket, hand lacquered in Harrods’ iconic green, opens at the touch of a shining emerald button to reveal the charming 18k gold Bear surprise. Smartly dressed in the Harrods ‘Green Man’ uniform, which has been meticulously hand lacquered, with ‘H’ engraved on its foot and black diamond eyes, this pendant is sure to delight.
دب اختزلت "فابرجيه" بأجمل حلّة روح ّ ."هارودز" في هذا التصميم الفريد من نوعه ُطليت البيضة المص ّممة من الذهب األصفر قيراط يدويا ً باللون األخضر الذي اقترن18 عيار وبمج ّرد لمس كبسة من الزم ّرد،"بمتجر "هارودز دب ّ تكشف عن مفاجأة طريفة هي عبارة عن . قيراط18 مص ّمم من الذهب األصفر عيار ،س ُتدخل هذه القالدة حتما ً البهجة إلى القلوب أي،"الدب المتألّق ببدلة "الرجل األخضر مع ّ والمطلي،"الب ّواب الذي يحرس متجر "هارودز ّ ً يدويا مع ألماس َتين سودا َوين،بدقة وعناية . المنقوش على قدمهH محل عينيه وحرف
The Harrods Bear first made an appearance in Christmas 1986 and was a roaring success. Since then, many signature branded bears have graced the store from the quintessentially British Beefeater Bear to the recognisable Harrods Green Man London Bear which represents the brand’s iconic green-clad doormen who have welcomed customers into the store since at least 1909. It is this bear which inspired Fabergé with their latest surprise, creating a unique collectable piece.
دب "هارودز" للم ّرة األولى في شهر ديسمبر ّ ظهر ، منذ ذلك العام.ً وح ّقق نجاحا ً مد ّو يا1986 عام تألّق المتجر بالعديد من الدِبب التي ازدانت British Beefeater Bear دب ّ من،بشعار الدار Harrods Green Man Lon� دب ّ البريطاني إلى الذي يرمز، األشهر من نار على علمdon Bear الذين،إلى الب ّوابين المتألّقين ببدالت خضراء 1909 رحبون بالعمالء داخل المتجر منذ عام ّ ُي الدب بالتحديد استمدّت من هذا.على األقل ّ وهي،"فابرجيه" الوحي لتصميم أحدث قالداتها .قطعة ستجذب هواة جمع التحف الفنية
Fabergé has its very own history with Bears, albeit a little more mischievous. Legend has it that Peter Carl Fabergé, who was residing in St Petersburg at the time, was set to welcome a friend for a meeting. During their exchanges, his friend confessed to being nervous of embarking on a train into the city as he understood wild bears were frequently spotted freely roaming the streets of the city. Peter Carl swiftly assured him it was a bear free zone. However, in true Peter Carl fashion and unable to miss the opportunity to play a practical joke, he got to work on a sneaky plan and enlisted the help of a domesticated bear and its trainer. He welcomed his friend at the train station and started the walk towards Peter Carl’s car; as soon as they started the journey to the Fabergé residence a bear walked in front of the vehicle. His friend was beside himself with fear. Cracking a smile, Peter Carl replied “don’t worry, they have already caught that one”.
،قصة أيضا ً تجمع "فابرجيه" بالدِبب هناك ّ ّ يُقال إن.ولو أنّها تنطوي على مقلب ُمضحك الذي كان،"مؤسس الدار "بيتر كارل فابرجيه ّ كان،يقطن في سان بطرسبرغ في ذلك الوقت اعترف، خالل اللقاء.يستع ّد للقاء أحد أصدقائه ّ يستقل القطار إلى له صديقه بأنّه يخشى أن إذ سمع بأنّ الدبب البرية تجوب شوارع،المدينة لكن بيتر كارل سرعان ما طمأنه.المدينة بحرية لم، في الواقع.بأنّ المنطقة خالية من الدبب ،بحسه الفكاهي المعروف،يستطع بيتر كارل ّ ،أن يف ّوت هذه الفرصة ل ُيع ّد مقلبا ً لصديقه ّ خطة بدب مر ّوض وبمدرّ به لتنفيذ فاستعان ّ ّ محطة استقبل صديقه في.من وراء ظهر صديقه انطلقا.وتوجها معا ً نحو سيّارة بيتر كارل القطار ّ .بدب يسير أمام السيارة باتّجاه منزل فابرجيه وإذ ّ لكن بيتر كارل قال،ارتعب صديقه من الخوف ." لقد قبضوا على هذا الدب، "ال تقلق:ًله ُمبتسما
This exclusive pendant is a marvellous way to take home a piece of shared history. Fabergé’s 18k Gold Harrods Bear Surprise Pendant retails at £6,120 and will be available exclusively at the Fabergé Boutique, located in the Harrods Fine Jewellery Room from June 2020. For sales enquiries or to preorder, please contact sales@faberge.com
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ً تختصر هذه القالدة بتصميمها الرائع تاريخا يُشار إلى."مشتركا ً بين "فابرجيه" و"هارودز المص ّممةHarrods Bear Surprise أنّ قالدة ّ متوفرة لقاء قيراط18 من الذهب األصفر عيار درهما ً إماراتيا ً حصريا ً لدى بوتيك27920 "فابرجيه" داخل قاعة المجوهرات الراقية .2020 في "هارودز" اعتبارا ً من شهر يونيو الرجاء االتصال بـ،لالستفسار أو الطلب المسبق .sales@faberge.com
VACHERON CONSTANTIN CELEBRATES HAUTE COUTURE WITH ÉGÉRIE MOON PHASE JEWELLERY After celebrating the union between Haute Horlogerie and Haute Couture, Vacheron Constantin's new ladies' collection highlights jewellery virtuosity as the captivating Égérie moon phase jewellery timepiece distils time in a shower of diamonds. In Roman mythology, Egeria was the name of an inspirational nymph whose inventiveness inspired artists and designers. At Vacheron Constantin, it is now the name of its new ladies' collection, whose allure flows from the confluence of Haute Manufacture skills. Haute Horlogerie instils the technical sophistication so dear to Vacheron Constantin and the legacy of the asymmetrical displays that have marked its history, while Haute Couture endows Égérie with style, magnificently refined shapes, attention to detail and delicate textures. This dual inspiration embodied by the first models in the collection – Égérie self-winding, Égérie moon phase, Égérie moon phase diamond-pavé – is further enriched by the Maison’s jewellery mastery. Égérie moon phase jewellery is first and foremost an exceptional aesthetic appeal, a refined silhouette with an impeccable fit on the wrist. Its case, a 37mm-diameter circle sculpted in white gold, is rimmed with 246 brilliant-cut diamonds. The five rows of its supple, flowing bracelet are studded with 588 brilliant-cut diamonds. The dial unfurls like a light-filled stage carpeted with 510 brilliant-cut diamonds. Like an Haute Couture gown, Égérie moon phase jewellery conceals a world of details. Specially designed for the collection, the calligraphic numerals display the delicacy of lace; the moon phase is encircled by diamonds; and the leaf-type hour and minute hands are reminiscent of those used by the nimble fingers of Haute Couture ateliers. Égérie moon phase jewellery is also a tribute to Vacheron Constantin’s watchmaking heritage, embodying the creative freedom of the Manufacture, its style and its expertise. In reference to the asymmetrical displays present since the 19th century, notably in the form of interlaced subdials, the off-centre moonphase indication is highlighted in a subtle diagonal line formed by the Vacheron Constantin logo and crown topped with a rose-cut diamond. Behind the scenes, time is regulated by the Manufacture-made 1088 L selfwinding moon phase calibre whose refined finishing is revealed through the sapphire crystal caseback: sweeping over its handcrafted Côtes de Genève finishes is a 22-carat gold oscillating weight, elegantly openworked and inspired by the shape of the Maltese cross. An unmistakably Haute Horlogerie signature for this Égérie moon phase jewellery timepiece available exclusively from Vacheron Constantin boutiques. CiiN Year Book, 2020
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Embrace the Full Moon with Nina Runsdorf’s Claire de Lune Collection Just few days ago, we experienced the biggest supermoon of 2020, a moon that signified how in coming together, we can and will help each other. Shades of the moon imbue Nina Runsdorf’s Claire de Lune collection featuring exquisite evening earrings, cocktail rings and briolette diamond necklaces. A departure from her colorful palette, these pieces reflect the glistening brilliance of the moon with soft touches of opalescent blue moonstone and organic grey diamonds. The perfect pieces to coincide with the new moon of April 7th. Hand selected organic grey diamonds create a tonal feeling with matching hues or juxtaposing shades of faceted diamonds. Outfitted with grey enamel, paired with rose gold, seductive earrings and necklaces evoke the romantic reflection of the moon dancing on the surface of water.
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Favre-Leuba Celebrates 283 years of history by reaching new heights In celebration of its 283 years of watchmaking innovation, FavreLeuba harnessed the brilliance of Swiss engineering and Swiss mountaineering as testament to its technological mastery.
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The brand, recognised for its pioneering prowess, brought together two eras during which Favre-Leuba achieved global firsts: the 1960’s – an era of exploration and new beginnings; and the second decade of the 21st century– a time of high-tech and even crazier discoveries. In 1962, Favre-Leuba created the Bivouac, the first mechanical wristwatch with an inbuilt altimeter (measuring up to 3,000 meters) and barometer, and a technological revolution for almost half a century. In the second decade of the 21st century, Favre-Leuba created another world-first with the Raider Bivouac 9000 – a mechanical timepiece that can measure altitude up to an astounding 9,000 meters. As part of the brand’s 283rd anniversary both watches were put to the test in the Swiss Alps by two mountaineering legends - Nicolas Hojac, one of the fastest modern speed-climbers, and Ueli Bühler, a seasoned and celebrated Swiss mountaineer and mountain guide. Both took to the mountains with a Favre-Leuba watch, Mr. Bühler with the original Bivouac, and Mr. Hojac with the new-era Raider Bivouac 9000. The creation of the Bivouac in 2017 was a promise of new successes, and was fulfilled when the Raider Bivouac 9000 became the first mechanical timepiece to measure altitude on Mount Everest and K2 in 2018 and 2019 respectively. Paying homage to its 1962 predecessor, this watch is an incredible evolution of watch engineering and technology. The most significant refinement in the new model is the increase in altitude it is capable of measuring, from 3,000 to 9,000 meters, and required the use of innovative materials for the barometer and precise calculations for the height and diameter of the capsule. A new conversion mechanism for the altimeter was also required. The Raider Bivouac 9000 is water-resistant to 30m, safeguarding it from moisture and snow in high altitudes. In addition, housing the aneroid barometer capsule, this new edition is extended to other explorers, adventurers, and everyday users too. For example, the ability of the watch to indicate the changing air pressure is an extremely helpful tool for not only mountaineers and parachutists, but also to sailors to learn of approaching weather changes.
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Just as Favre-Leuba has demonstrated with these two models, watchmaking and mountaineering are not the same as they were 55 years ago. A “ s with many things, changes have taken place in mountaineering,” said Ueli Buhler. “The equipment is better and lighter, just like the new Bivouac 9000, and training has become more focused. So, the abilities of professional as well as leisure mountaineering athletes has improved. However, the motivation to go to the mountains still comes from within. That is how it has always been.” Nicolas Hojac agreed: “The history of both watches and their success in conquering frontiers is impressive. The Bivouac 9000 for today is exceptional – it works completely mechanically, so I didn't have to worry about a battery, and with the integrated barometer, I could read the exact height and be aware of the upcoming weather change. As a bonus, not only is it a perfect tool in the mountains, but also looks stunning in everyday life.” A true companion to the most adventurous mountaineering endeavors for decades, Favre-Leuba’s first altimeter wristwatch guided Walter Bonatti up the north face of Pointe Whymper – an almost vertical continuous climb - in the Grandes Jorasses in 1964. In 1975, the Bivouac accompanied Junko Tabei up Mount Everest, when she became the first woman in the world to conquer the mountain. Philippe Roten, CEO, Favre-Leuba said: “Being able to celebrate 283 years of Favre-Leuba is remarkable, and being at the forefront of innovation even in something as traditional as watchmaking is what ‘Swiss Made’ is about. To accurately support adventurers and athletes in this passion (and also to make it safer) has been Favre-Leuba’s goal all along. It is a commitment to quality, a passion to endeavor, and a philosophy to conquer frontiers.” CiiN Year Book, 2020
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Stuttgart. A good brand name has international appeal. “Mercedes” is one of the most famous and most traditional: from 1900 onwards, it was used to brand the innovative passenger cars made by Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft, and, together with its outstanding vehicle and engine technology, it gave the company worldwide recognition and thus shaped personal mobility as a whole. In 1926, the brand was extended to produce Mercedes-Benz – while its significance on all continents remained unchanged. For the oldest luxury car brand in the world, its name is both the basis and incentive to carry this outstanding tradition into the future. Businessman and motorcar enthusiast Emil Jellinek was well aware of the importance of a brand name that was easy to remember. At the beginning of April 1900, he concluded an agreement with Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft (DMG) in Nice on the distribution of Daimler cars and engines. The decision to develop a new engine, which was to bear the name DaimlerMercedes, was a further ground-breaking step: it meant that the name that Jellinek had been using as a pseudonym for several years became the product name. On 22 December 1900, DMG delivered the first car equipped with the new engine to Nice, a 35 PS racing car. The vehicle was not only the newest and most powerful model produced by DMG – it has since come to be recognised as
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the very first modern motorcar. The Mercedes 35 PS was systematically designed for performance, weight savings and safety, its key features including a lightweight high-performance engine, a long wheelbase and a low centre of gravity. With these attributes and the honeycomb radiator organically integrated into the front, it gave the motorcar its own distinct form: the first Mercedes was no longer reminiscent of a carriage pulled along by a combustion engine instead of horses. Rather, it was a new construction which had been systematically designed from scratch for the innovative new type of drive. Experts were immediately aware that this vehicle marked a profound change in the field of automotive engineering. Paul Meyan, the founding member and secretary-general of the motorcar Club de France (A.C.F.), is on record as having commented: “We have entered the Mercédès era.” Mercedes is unbeatable During Nice Week (“Semaine de Nice”) in March 1901, at that time arguably the most important international motorsport event, the Mercedes cars entered were unbeatable in practically every discipline. This helped Jellinek and Mercedes to achieve exceptional publicity. “Clearly, French designers have nothing comparable to offer at present,” wrote the “La Presse” newspaper on 30 March 1901. In March and August 1901, the sister models, the 12/16 PS and 8/11 PS, were launched. Jellinek's business was
booming: in society’s most exclusive circles, it was the done thing to drive a Mercedes or, even better, to be driven in one. The Daimler plant in Cannstatt was hardly able to keep up with the production demand. The brand name and the young girl The brand name goes back to Jellinek's daughter, Mercédès, who grew up in a family that was obsessed with motorcar technology: Emil Jellinek, who lived in Baden near Vienna and in Nice, insisted on greater performance and more innovative technology from Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft in the closing years of the 19th century, which resulted in the development of the modern motorcar. From 1899 on, he competed in car races on the Côte d’Azur in high-performance Daimler cars under the pseudonym “Monsieur Mercedes”, the first name of his daughter,
who was born in 1889. Following the ground-breaking motorsport and market successes of Mercedes cars, the name “Mercédès” was applied for as a trademark on 23 June, 1902 and legally registered on 26 September. Emil Jellinek took this a step further one year later, and in June 1903 he received permission to change his name to Jellinek-Mercedes from then on. He commented on the decision thus: “This must in all probability be the first time that a father has borne the name of his daughter.” Easy operability: the Simplex model family Even in France, where the motorcar enjoyed particularly early success, cars remained conspicuous by their absence in everyday life at the turn of the 20th century. The
registration statistics for France nevertheless show 4,427 luxury passenger cars in 1901, plus 959 motorcars for commercial use. However, the product was continuously being developed and was becoming more widespread. The first Mercedes and its less powerful sister models designed according to the same principles gave rise in 1902 to the Mercedes-Simplex model family, which initially comprised three models. The "Simplex" designation alluded to the vehicles' ease of operation by the standards of the day. The most powerful variant in 1902 was the Mercedes-Simplex 40 PS, the direct successor to the Mercedes 35 PS. The Mercedes-Simplex vehicles were equally successful as innovative racing cars and as sporty everyday luxury motorcars.
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They also triumphed at Nice Week: in 1902 the Mercedes-Simplex 40 PS won the NiceLa Turbie race, followed in 1903 by the 60 PS model which set a new record time. A particularly memorable feat was the victory by Camille Jenatzy in a MercedesSimplex 60 PS in the 1903 Gordon Bennett race, which was the leading international motorsport event of the day. The original plan was to field the markedly more powerful 90 hp racing cars, but these were destroyed in a fire at the DMG factory in Cannstatt three weeks before the race. DMG thus raced the privately owned near-series Mercedes-Simplex 60 PS. The vehicle belonging to American millionaire Clarence Gray Dinsmore won the race with Jenatzy behind the wheel. The final models bearing the MercedesSimplex designation appeared in 1904. These included the 28/32 PS model, a more advanced variant of the 28 PS model from 1902. The “Simplex” designation disappeared from the model names of the Mercedes motorcars in 1905. but the unique, global success story of the series production vehicles and racing cars which began with the Mercedes 35 PS in 1901 continues to this day. A new star on the horizon The Mercedes star? The star was registered as a trademark by DMG in June 1909 both as a three-pointed and a four-pointed star. Both versions were protected by law, but only the three-pointed star was actually used and, from 1910 on, it was seen embellishing the radiators of Mercedes vehicles in a threedimensional form. The three tips of the star were also regarded as a symbol of Gottlieb Daimler’s efforts to achieve universal motorisation “on land, at sea and in the air” – a vision he consistently pursued from the very beginning. When Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft and Benz & Cie. merged in 1926, a new brand name was created, which incorporated the key elements of the emblems used up to that time: the three-pointed star of DaimlerMotoren-Gesellschaft surrounded by the word mark “Mercedes” and the equally prestigious brand name “Benz”, whose laurel wreath connected the two words. This trademark still adorns the vehicles of the Mercedes-Benz brand today and is regarded throughout the world as the epitome of tradition and innovation, and of the future of the motorcar. The Vision Mercedes Simplex, 2019 One example of this is the “Vision Mercedes Simplex”, which Mercedes-Benz Design presented in September 2019. It is a sculpture that symbolises both the origin and the future of the Mercedes-Benz luxury brand. It symbolises the transition to a new era of design and technology. At the same time it is a homage to the historical legacy and the birth of the brand. The “Vision Mercedes Simplex” carries the pioneering spirit and design characteristics of that time far into the 21st century. Its message? The passion for luxury and innovation is part of the Mercedes-Benz brand DNA. This brand DNA gives MercedesBenz the strength to set new standards in mobility over again, yesterday, today and tomorrow. At the same time the sculpture shows that Mercedes-Benz is continuing to drive forward the transformation of the car and of mobility as a pioneer. “Only a brand that is as strong as Mercedes-
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Benz is capable of the physical symbiosis of history and future. The ‘Vision Mercedes Simplex’ symbolises the transformation of the brand-specific luxury of Mercedes-Benz”, says Chief Design Officer Gorden Wagener. In detail: the history of the creation of the Mercedes 35 PS In 1901 there were no differences between racing cars and sports passenger cars. The Mercedes 35 PS was also an innovative and flexible platform which could be transformed from a two-seater racing car into a four-seater luxury motorcar with a pronounced sporty character. The beginning of the 20th century witnessed the birth of the Mercedes brand on the Côte d’Azur as the world's first luxury car brand, and even then, sportiness was an integral part of the brand’s DNA. Emil Jellinek was spot-on in assessing the significance of the Mercedes 35 PS model’s successes to the future development of the motorcar – albeit with a degree of swagger: “What you are seeing here is nothing compared to what you are going to see next year,” he said in praise of the new vehicle from DMG after the spectacular victories at Nice Week. The Mercedes 35 PS, the other Mercedes models from 1901 and the Mercedes-Simplex cars based on these models marked an important leap forward in the history of the motorcar as the apogee of a process of development extending over several years. Emil Jellinek, who www.theciin.com
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received his first Daimler car in October 1897 - a Viktoria with a 4.4 kW (6 hp) two-cylinder engine and belt drive - played an important role from the outset. Urging DMG to produce more powerful and faster models, in September 1898 he took delivery of a Daimler “Phoenix” car with a front-mounted four-cylinder engine. Before the year was out, he started selling Daimler motorcars to the high society in Nice. Successes by the powerful Daimler cars in motorsport were an important selling point here. In the prestigious Nice–La Turbie hillclimb on 24 March 1899, Arthur de Rothschild took second place in the category of four-seater cars at the wheel of a Daimler 12 PS “Phoenix”. He completed that year’s 16.3-kilometre route at an average speed of 41.1 km/h. Jellinek insisted on even more powerful vehicles from DMG for the 1900 season. This insistence was attributable to a fascination for the modern sport, a visionary understanding of technology and above all a good intuitive sense of his customers’ needs. Wilhelm Maybach and DMG engine designer Joseph Brauner duly developed the “Phoenix” four-cylinder engine with a displacement of 5.5 litres and a rated output of 17 kW (23 hp).
The chassis design was also totally new. It had a shorter wheelbase than its predecessor, four wheels of identical size and a larger tubular radiator with a square face which was mounted at the front under the bonnet. This gave the racing car with an effective output of a good 19 kW (26 hp) a tough-looking and powerful appearance. Emil Jellinek fielded two of these 23 PS “Phoenix” cars in class C (over 400 kilograms) at Nice Week from 26 to 30 March 1900, driven by Hermann Braun and Wilhelm Bauer and bearing the pseudonyms “Mercédès I” and “Mercédès II”. On the long-distance Nice–Draguignan–Nice trip, Mercédès I overturned in the Esterel mountains with Hermann Braun at the wheel – fortunately without any major consequences. Experienced works driver Wilhelm Bauer then suffered an accident in Mercédès II shortly after the start of the Nice-La Turbie hillclimb. Taking evasive action to avoid spectators who were running onto the track, he collided with a rock face and died from his injuries shortly afterwards. Private entrant E. T. Stead won the tourist class in the long-distance Nice–Draguignan–Nice race and the Nice–La Turbie hillclimb in his own 23 PS “Phoenix”.
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The birthplace of the modern motorcar in Cannstatt The two accidents and Bauer's death caused much consternation at DMG, and the company seriously considered pulling out of motorsport altogether. Jellinek, who was DMG’s most important customer at this time, now proved the man of the hour. He categorically rejected any withdrawal from motorsport, instead calling for a totally new type of design: an even more powerful car that would finally break with the carriage-based concept which still applied at the time and which effectively developed the initial ideas implemented in the 23 PS “Phoenix” car. The new Daimler model was to be defined by a longer wheelbase, a lower centre of gravity, lower weight and a higher output and speed and, in particular, closely coordinated systems, from the cooling through the ignition to the clutch. The record of the agreement reached between Jellinek and DMG management board members Gustav Vischer and Wilhelm Maybach in Nice on 2 April 1900 couched the ambitious development objectives in rather more sober terms: A “ new form of engine is to be produced and the same is to bear the name Daimler-Mercedes.” Jellinek backed up his demands with considerable economic clout: up to June 1900, the importer ordered a total of 72 cars in all performance categories – from the new entry-level model rated at 5.9 kW (8 hp) to the equally new flagship model in two output
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variants of 22 kW (30 hp) and 26 kW (35 hp). The overall order volume corresponded to more than 60 percent of DMG’s complete annual production in Cannstatt. The mission for the 35 PS racing car was clear: it was to triumph at Nice Week in 1901. Maybach and engine designer Brauner set about developing this first and most powerful model of the series in Cannstatt. The process got underway with the engine, as the core of the vehicle. The new engine soon caused a stir in the automotive press: the issue of French magazine “La France motorcar” dated 9 June 1900 included a report by its editor-in-chief Paul Meyan, who was also the founding member and secretary-general of the motorcar Club de France (A.C.F.), on his visit to DMG in Cannstatt and mentions the “Mercedes engine” produced in the new lightweight metal magnalium, an alloy consisting of magnesium and aluminium. Meyan alerted his compatriots in no uncertain terms to the competition which was to be expected from the innovative new construction. The first specimen of the large-volume lightweight engine was tested on 13 October 1900. “La France motorcar” published two photographs of the innovative high-performance unit in its issue of 24 November 1900. The first car had completed its initial trial drive with the new engine two days before. This revealed that a stronger frame was required. The revised construction, which
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was positioned aft of the front axle, while the driver's and co-driver's seats were located in front of the rear axle. Overall, this led to substantially better axle load distribution and markedly improved handling. The engine as the beating heart of the motorcar The new four-cylinder in-line engine developed by Joseph Brauner had a displacement of 5,913 cubic centimetres and an output of 26 kW (35 hp) at 1,000 rpm. Despite the increase in displacement and output compared with the “Phoenix” engine from the previous year, the unit was more than 80 kilograms, or around 25 percent, lighter. Brauner designed the engine with a short stroke to achieve higher engine speeds. The cylinders were cast in pairs together with the cylinder heads, the piston material varied in thickness for reasons of weight, the crankcase was cast from the lightweight alloy magnalium. The intake valves were actuated by their own camshafts for the first time, meaning that the engine had two camshafts. This marked a substantial advance over the previously employed “sniffing valves”, which were actuated by the vacuum created by the downward-moving piston. Measures such as the two improved spray-nozzle carburettors and the low-voltage makeand-break ignition also contributed to the engine's smooth running with good elasticity and provided for a broad effective engine speed range. Successful solutions with which Maybach had advanced the development of automotive engineering in the years before were also further enhanced in the interests of improved performance. The cooling system, for example: the so-called honeycomb radiator was now created on the basis of the tubular radiator dating from 1897, which itself represented an important advance over the cooling coils, which were in widespread use at the time. In the honeycomb radiator, the cooling air flowed through more than 5,800 tubes whose square cross-section had a side length of 5 millimetres. In this way, the airflow and cooling effect were further improved and it was possible to cut the quantity of cooling water by half to reduce weight.
was very eagerly awaited by its customer, successfully underwent a four-hour trial on 15 December 1900 and was dispatched to Nice by rail on 22 December 1900. Two pictures of this first Mercedes adorned the cover of the 29 December 1900 issue of “La France motorcar” – an indication of the degree of interest in this new construction among the experts. The project was to radically change the world of mobility, as a result of the fresh approaches adopted by the developers. The frame of the Mercedes 35 PS was the first to feature longitudinal frame members consisting of U-channels which came together at the front. This eliminated the need for a sub-carrier for the engine, resulting in a lighter vehicle with a lower centre of gravity. At 2245 millimetres, the wheelbase was 510 millimetres larger than that of the 23 PS “Phoenix” racing car, and the front track width grew by 25 millimetres to 1400 millimetres. The engine
On a technical level, the Mercedes 35 PS is rightly regarded as the first modern motorcar: it made the leap from the era of the horse-drawn carriage into the motorcar age and gave the motorcar its own distinct form. And in 1901 it also produced the anticipated victories in diverse racing categories in Nice. In 1901, the Nice–La Turbie hillclimb, which had been shortened to 15.5 kilometres, was won by Wilhelm Werner in a new record time at an average speed of 51.4 km/h in the two-seater racing car category, ahead of Albert “Georges” Lemaître (both driving a Mercedes 35 PS). Werner’s car belonged to Henri de Rothschild and participated under the pseudonym “Dr Pascal”, as in the previous year. The category of six-seater cars was won by driver Thorn at an average speed of 42.7 km/h, also in a Mercedes 35 PS. Among the other successes at Nice Week in 1901 was Werner's victory in the Nice– Salon–Nice endurance race over 392 kilometres on 25 March, in which he clocked up an average speed of 58.1 km/h. This went down in history as the first ever racing victory by a Mercedes motorcar. In the mile race on the Promenade des Anglais, Werner attained a top speed of 86.1 km/h for the flying-start kilometre. And finally, in the record-breaking attempts which also formed part of the five-day event, Claude Loraine-Barrow set a new world record for one mile from a standing start, averaging 79.7 km/h in a Mercedes 35 PS. At a stroke, these successes established Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft as the leading manufacturer of sporty and luxurious motorcars. Jellinek proved adept at translating the given potential into successful sales. During Nice Week of 1901 he had Werner parade the winning vehicle in front of the assembled spectators, now fitted out as a four-seater vehicle with an additional rear bench. This had the desired effect of numerous orders for the businessman. Additional racing triumphs, such as in the Semmering race in September 1901, further underscored the Mercedes vehicle’s potential. Thus began Daimler-MotorenGesellschaft’s success story as a business enterprise, too.
Many details together produce a convincing overall concept when they are optimally coordinated. The engineers in Cannstatt followed this philosophy in developing the Mercedes 35 PS. The first modern motorcar was thus produced as a coherent system with the internal combustion engine as its powerful beating heart. The top speed was 75 km/h, and, with a lightweight sports body, nearly achieved 90 km/h – unparalleled performance at the time. The lightweight design was also a contributing factor to this performance: in its racing variant, the Mercedes 35 PS weighed 1,000 kilograms - 400 kilograms lighter than the 23 PS “Phoenix” racing car. On 4 January 1901, less than two weeks after the first Mercedes 35 PS had been delivered, the “L’Automobile-Revue du Littoral” magazine published an article that said: “The place to catch new developments at present is not Paris, but Nice. The first Mercedes car built at the Cannstatt workshops has arrived in Nice and its owner, Mr Jellinek, has obligingly allowed all the drivers to take a look at it. It has to be said that the Mercedes car is very, very interesting. This remarkable vehicle will be a fearsome competitor in the races in 1901.”
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Sharjah’s Heritage Resort to be Rebranded As The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah
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A year after Al Bait Sharjah opened in the U.A.E. GHM, is moving the property under the umbrella of one of the most storied brand names in Asianinspired hospitality — The Chedi. The resort will now be known as The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah, UAE, developed by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and managed by GHM. The Chedi name dates to GHM’s founding in 1992 and was first deployed for hotels on Phuket in Thailand and at Bandung in Indonesia. Sanskrit in origin, the Chedi name references realms of peace and tranquility and has served as GHM’s most significant brand. “In the very DNA of the Chedi brand, there are strands of Asian-inspired design wound about a core of local indigenous tradition,” said GHM President and Co-Founder Hans R. Jenni. “In Sharjah, we’ve celebrated local aesthetics and heritage by founding the resort on four homes once occupied by prominent Sharjah
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1 families, including the residence of Ibrahim Bin Mohammed Al Midfa with its magnificent barjeel (wind tower).” With traditionally crafted spacious rooms and warm décor, designed to fit the needs of all family members including the little ones, The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah embodies the perfect destination for those who seek regeneration of their bodies and souls. The peaceful and quiet alleyways create a private space to explore the marvellous architecture of this heritage site, while the colour palette will connect guests with the soul of the local culture. The resort’s overall design pays homage to these original four homes, and a purpose-built museum on property tells the Al Midfa story in two generous galleries. With its embrace of such heritage, and with the power of the Chedi brand, Jenni said the resort is poised to cultivate another level of luxurious appeal. Elsewhere, GHM now flies The Chedi flag at The Chedi Andermatt in Switzerland, The Chedi Luštica Bay in Montenegro and The Chedi Muscat in Oman.
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Gigi Revolutionary Concept Boutique to Open in Dubai Celebrating regional brands & designers and redefining the concept of experiential retail
Gigi, located in Galleria Mall Al Barsha, is a new concept boutique that revolutionizes the retail experience and showcases an unprecedented curation of regional brands and designers under one state-of-the-art space. Gigi will be opening on May 25, 2020 with health and safety protocols in place, with an option of at home personal shopping. Serving as an interactive platform that offers experiential activations, presents luxury brand concepts and allows for unique social-sharing moments, going beyond the typical concept store. Launching with an enriched calendar of events comprising of workshops and tutorials tapping into a diverse range of topics, Gigi positions itself as a regional authority and vanguard for fashion, beauty, art and design. “Our aim is to nurture local talent and offer a supportive platform for regional brands to grow and transcend UAE borders. Our concept allows brands to operate individually under their own unique identity but be supported by one collaborative creative effort, Gigi.” says Miltos Bosiinis, CEO of H&H Investment and Development.
Ayyam Gallery, Cities, Culti, Khalid Shafar, and Talata. La Bellefontaine will add a beauty offering to Gigi’s diverse portfolio. With full dedication the regional talent, Lebanese fashion designer, Lama Jouni, was engaged to design outfits for the Gigi staff. Nestled within Al Barsha’s newest neighborhood mall, the colossal boutique boasts a sleek retail experience that meshes unified design accented by the individual brands’ DNA. Each designer was offered the chance to design their own area, with each section divided by a statement design feature, gold mesh curtains. The chic concept store also features a beautiful outdoor garden and its very own Home Bakery espresso bar offering signature Gigi beverages. In accordance with the government health and safety measures, Gigi ensures all necessary precautions and highest level of sanitation are put in place for the safety of customers and staff. The boutique will also be launching a unique personal shopping experience.
Adding to the immersive concept, Gigi will also introduce a rotating calendar of key brand pop-ups to complement the existing portfolio of brands. Zeina Ladki, with an extensive background in sourcing designers and unique collections, has gone to great lengths to source brands that have unique and covetable pieces. Describing the concept, she says, “I really believe in the talent behind the designers and brands from our region and with the launch of Gigi, wanted to offer them a stage where their collections will always be the stars. It’s a place where they can express their creativity and garner a stronger voice beyond the Middle East.” Gigi brings together brands and designers in fashion, jewelry, beauty, art and interiors. Ready-to-wear brands include Mrs. Keepa, Jessica K, Rania’s Corner, Zayan the Label, Free Being, Cocobum, Simply Sue, Kaftish Kaftans, Posearazzi, Collage by Fashion Exclusive that includes IAM MAI, Beige and Twisted Roots. Iconic jewelry brands include Bil Arabi, Dina J, Gendr, Atelier Nawbar, Lina Rai and Ghada El Sokkari. Offering an interesting collection of unconventional handbag brands and accessories, shoppers will be introduced to the likes of: PHOXX, Sarah’s Bags, SOA bags and Chato Accessories. Bringing a gallery of art and home and interior brands, Gigi features an eclectic mix of brands including a selection from
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