The Luxury Network International Magazine Issue 14 by The Luxury Network

Lady By Roberto Custodio ISSUE 14 | SEP - OCT 2019

Described as “The next generation of marketing for luxury brands” by the British media, The Luxury Network is the world’s leading luxury afﬁnity marketing group. The Luxury Network is a private membership club, established in luxury capitals or countries around the world, within which premium companies work closely together at senior director level for mutual business and client development.

The Luxury Networkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objective is simple: To facilitate co-operation and exciting new business development activities between top-end companies. New business partnerships are created via strategic alignment, joint collaborations, product placements, endorsements, media sharing, B2B and B2C networking, sales and luxury showcase events and numerous other afďŹ nity marketing activities.

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A Message

Fr om The Editor Dear Valued Readers,

We’re glad to present to you The Luxury Network Magazine’s 14th edition. Inside this issue, we wanted to share with you the highlights of our successful event in LA, California at the Maddox Gallery. Other stories to read through are our upcoming participation at the Financial Times Africa Summit 2019 in London, our Panerai Immersion event in Dubai, UAE, Summer Cocktails at The Curtain in London, UK, and an exclusive luncheon celebrated in Singapore. On the cover, you will find the magnificent artwork named ‘Lady’ perfected by the talented artist Roberto Custodio. His masterpieces are available for live viewing at the RL Fine Arts Gallery in New York, USA. Other exciting events from our global offices and members were also shared with you inside. Please watch out for our upcoming publication releases as we are currently preparing for something interesting for you, our beloved supporters.

Sincerely,

Fares Ghattas Global CEO, The Luxury Network International

Editor-in-chief, The Luxury Network International Magazine

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highlights ISSUE 14 | Sep - Oct 2019

25 Silversea: See you on the Moon 34 Lady by Roberto Custodio 60 TLN Australia Welcomes Bombardier 71 TLN UK Summer Cocktails in the Courtyard 80 TLN Nigeria to Join the FT Africa Summit 2019 86 Luncheon with TLN Singapore 90 2019 Bullrush Rally Trackfest 92 Panerai Immersion & TLN UAE Showcase Event 110 TLN LA Hosts intimate Dinner at the Maddox Gallery

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SASHA SELIPANOV NEW HEAD OF DESIGN AT KOENIGSEGG

asha, a graduate of Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, started his career at Volkswagen in 2005. In 2010 he briefly joined Lamborghini, where he contributed to the Lamborghini Huracan. In 2014 Sasha was appointed Head of Exterior Design, Creative at Bugatti. He was responsible for the exteriors of the Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo and the Bugatti Chiron. In 2017 Sasha was appointed Head of Global Advanced Design at Genesis. His team worked on recent Genesis show cars: Genesis Essentia and Genesis Mint. Sasha will also serve as the Managing Director and Chief Designer at the newly established RAW Design House in Ängelholm, Sweden. The company will offer a wide spectrum of design services to a select group of clients. Sasha Selipanov comments on his new appointment: “This is a dream come true”. “I have followed Koenigsegg’s path for years and have been a huge fan of the company’s free spirit and commitment to innovation. In today’s world, Koenigsegg’s story and achievements are unparalleled; I am honored to offer my professional expertise as well as my lifelong passion for sports cars to Koenigsegg.” “It shows how far Koenigsegg has progressed that we can attract talent like Sasha. I look forward to fusing the Koenigsegg way of developing and designing cars with Sasha’s experience and radical methods. I expect spectacular results” said Christian von Koenigsegg, Founder and CEO. Sasha will start at Koenigsegg and RAW Design House in October, 2019.

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Lady Lady is inspired by the great style icons - Coco Chanel, the Duchess of Windsor, Diana Vreeland and many others. Charming, witty, intelligent, they created unique personal styles, with European, Latin, Oriental influences. Roberto’s Lady wears a necklace with eyes protecting and blessing and her overlapping faces speak to her ambiguous personality. Lady is a rich and evocative work, her elongated face with brilliant eyes echoing the sensuous elegance of Modiligiani, who was deeply impressed with the Egyptian sculptures in the Louvre which he transalated into his unique idiom, but the background of the young Leonardo Da Vinci’s brilliant paintings ‘The Annunciation’ and the ‘Madonna of the Rocks’, brings to mind the most famous of all faces of ambiguity - the Mona Lisa. The exquisite confluence of past and present gives Lady a mysterious and mystical resonance.

ROBERTO CUSTODIO, Lady, 2017, 22 x 21 inches, collage and mixed media on board

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TLN AUSTRALIA WELCOMES BOMBARDIER

ombardier Aviation was founded in 1942. Headquartered in Montreal, the company was originally incorporated as L’Auto-Neige Bombardier Limitée in 1942. Its founder, Joseph-Armand Bombardier, was a Québécois mechanical engineer who invented one of the first commercially viable snowmobiles. Bombardier Inc. has grown considerably from its beginnings as a snowmobile manufacturer and is

now an iconic Canadian company, known for its public transportation vehicles and exceptional aircraft such as the Global, Challenger and Learjet business jets. With more than 26,900 employees and a leadership position in global markets, Bombardier Aviation designs, manufactures and supports innovative aviation products for the business, commercial and specialised aircraft markets. With this comprehensive aircraft portfolio, we hold the number one position in business and regional aircraft. Our high-performance aircraft and services set the standard of excellence in several markets, including: • Business aircraft – Learjet, Challenger and Global aircraft families • Aerostructures & Engineering Services – aircraft structures, component repair and other services • Specialized aircraft solutions - Bombardier aircraft modified for special missions • Aircraft services – aircraft parts, maintenance, technical support and publications, and online services

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Bombardier Business Aircraft’s comprehensive line of business jets is the largest of any original equipment manufacturer (OEM) with three leading aircraft families. Its complete line of Learjet, Challenger and Global aircraft allow customers to grow within the Bombardier Business Aircraft family as their travel requirements evolve. Bombardier is committed to establishing an industry leading, worldwide service and support network and delivering a world-class customer experience, and as such offers a full menu of customer support and training services.

ucts and services has never been clearer. Bombardier Aviation will not only shape the future of Bombardier, we will shape the future of business aviation.” – Joanne Sim, Bombardier, Regional Director of Marketing

“Bombardier Aviation combines our best talents and know-how to solidify our position as a leader in the production of aircraft and complex aviation structures. We continue our investments in our future and we capture new opportunities as we enter into the growth phase of our transformation. Our core mission of delighting our customers with world-class prod61

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SUPERCAR CONCIERGE SYDNEY JOINS THE LUXURY NETWORK AUSTRALIA

upercar Concierge Sydney, founded in January 2019, is a dedicated network connects luxury car dealers and local high net worth Asian buyers. They provide the best exclusive concierge services for their 5,000+ VIP clients purchasing, and reselling brand new/ prestige vehicles valued starting from AUD$100,000 to over AUD$2 millions. Lerina Lam, the Director of Supercar Concierge Sydney, say “It’s not just a service that we provided. It’s a network. Our team have over 10 years of experiences with High Net Worth Asian clients and we truly understand their expectations and needs.” We are also delighted to announce that Lerina is also a brand ambassador for The Luxury Network Australia.

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he Luxury Network are thrilled to welcome four leading prestige beauty brands. Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv, Jo Malone London, La Mer and Tom Ford Beauty are globally renowned for encompassing the very best in luxury skincare, makeup and fragrance.

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TOUCH OF SPICE JOINS TLN NEW ZEALAND Founded in 2005 by Jacqui Spice, Touch of Spice are the market leaders for luxury stays, curated experiences and bespoke events throughout New Zealand, Australia and Fiji. As Managing Director, Jacqui brings her 14 years of experience in both luxury and hospitality, to everything the Touch of Spice team crafts. The Luxury Network Spring Offer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Save 25% If you need a good excuse to sneak away in the September school holidays or over Labour Day weekend look no further. Save up to 25%on a hand-picked selection of homes in our Private Villa Collection. Stay for 4 nights and only pay for 3 in a number of our villas from 1st September through until 30th November 2019.

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LOTUS DINING JOINS THE LUXURY NETWORK AUSTRALIA

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otus Dining was created in 2012 by innovator, Michael Jiang who dreamed of a restaurant that conjured the food memories close to his childhood. This is how Lotus Dumpling Bar was borne. From humble beginnings, Lotus Dining has grown from one to seven restaurants and is one of the most revered hospitality groups in Sydney. At Lotus Dining, it is our expectation that all of our customers re-

ceive the highest possible service, where we incorporate our values of quality, trust and innovation to deliver a consistent and distinguished guest experience. Whether it is a general dining reservation, a private dining experience or an exclusive event, Lotus boasts six world class venues, which encompass the hospitality of the West with the authenticity of Eastern inspired cuisine.

Our famous handmade dumplings, award winning wine lists and inspired menus, strive to create memorable experiences for all our guests. Lotus Barangaroo, The Gardens by Lotus, Lotus the Galeries, Lotus Dumpling Bar, Madame Shanghai & our newest venture, Bund, all represent the spirit of Lotus Dining in a different way. Expect the very best in modern Chinese dining. We look forward to welcoming you.

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THE LUXURY NETWORK GERMANY B2B SUMMER MEETING 2019

he Luxury Network and Rocco Forte hosted their B2B Members Summer Meeting at The Charles Hotel Munich. In midsummer temperatures the TLN Community met during the Munich Film Festival at The Charles Hotel, situated in direct neighbourhood of the Botanical Garden. The Rocco Forte Group, a long-standing member in the network, provided with its privileged location as a co-host a wonderful retreat from the city’s hussle and buzzle. After a review of the past six months of the year and the introduction of new members and co-operations, the participants enjoyed during the subsequent networking lunch in “Sophia’s” Restaurant a deliciously light summer menu, created by the chef de cuisine, Michael Huesken. With lots of creativity and engagement the new upcoming affinity projects for the coming 6 months and beyond were discussed thereafter in a workshop round table format. More exciting experiences are awaiting the top clients of the TLN members in the future and already now all participating brands are looking forward to a successful realisation of those plans, together with the TLN team!

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THE LUXURY NETWORK UK SUMMER COCKTAILS IN THE COURTYARD

n the evening of Tuesday, 23rd July 2019, The Luxury Network UK invited their guests to come ‘onboard’ to celebrate the launch of its member Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ brand new expedition ship Hanseatic Inspiration and enjoy an evening of cocktails and canapés in the City in the Courtyard at the network’s latest member, The Curtain. The Luxury Network UK member, Arbikie Highland Estate Distillery, provided the alcohol for the night with exceptionally refreshing Gin and Tonic for the guests and members who attended the night.

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TLN LEBANON APPOINTS NEW CEO

aren Boustany was appointed the new CEO at The Luxury Network’s Lebanon office located at the Louis Vuitton building in Beirut. Karen is a writer, poet, media personality, owner and GM of Eyestrategy Business Communication SARL – Co-Founder of LALS. Her main goal is to acquire more members and create events that will produce unique partnerships with luxury brands in the upcoming months.

Karen Boustany

Karen consecrates her free time to writing poetry and travels to Paris where she gets her BA in French literature from La Sorbonne University, Paris IV. She graduated from the Lebanese American University in Beirut, specializing in a double major: Communication Arts and Political Sciences. Having acquired 12 years of experience in the field of Advertising, she established her own advertising and marketing company “Eyestrategy Business Communication SARL,” conciliating literature, know-how and beauty. For two consecutive years, she had her own socio-political page: “Poing à la ligne” in Al Balad newspaper in its French publication: In

April 2009 and with the reopening of the Lebanese TV channel MTV, Karen prepares and animates a daily cultural show at 12h30 pm: Kitab. She presents, analyses new book releases and bestsellers and interviews Lebanese and international authors in the studio or through Skype as she is the first TV presenter to use this technology in a cultural show. She has received more than 1,800 writers from which 250 international writers such as the great Lebanese French writer Amin Maalouf, as well as the best selling writer in the world Marc Levy and others. From the year 2010 to 2013, Karen has covered the Salon du Livre Francophone in Beirut, hosting each year more than 80 writers in less than ten days. On May 16, 2012, Karen became a part of history with her new outstanding show écrire l’Histoire, in which she hosted famous international personalities of the 21st century. International writers like Marc Levy, Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt, Venus Khoury-Ghata and Amin Maalouf. On April 6, 2013, she started with Ecrire l’Histoire Season 2 exclusively from Detroit, Los Angeles and Hollywood, with great personalities from Lebanese Origins. Great Film Makers, Film Directors, Producers, as well as music compositors, writers, politicians and CEOs are interviewed in the USA and Paris such as Mr. Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Nissan and Renault worldwide and Dr Charles El Achi, Director of JPL Nasa in LA. On February 2014, she started a new TV series on LBCI Asmaa min al Tarikh – Names in History, in which she hosts very famous Brazilian personalities from Lebanese descent such as President of Brazil HE Michel Temer and many more. In 2015, she travelled to the UAE and filmed more than 15 episodes with outstanding Lebanese success stories in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. In October 2016, she traveled to Australia and filmed more than 15 interviews with prominent

Lebanese politicians and businessmen such as the former Premier of Victoria, HE Steve Brax. In February 2017, she travelled to South Africa and filmed more than 35 interviews with prominent Lebanese politicians and businessmen in Africa during the Lebanese Diaspora Energy. Since 2014, Karen has been a founding member of the Lebanese Energy Diaspora Conference organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration. This conference takes place in Beirut yearly in May and features more than 5,000 successful expats in Lebanon.

In May 2017, she was the Master of Ceremony of the Lebanese Diaspora Energy Conference in Beirut in the presence of HE President Michel Aoun and Prime Minister Saad Hariri as well as all Lebanese ministers, deputies, ambassadors and 5000 VIP Lebanese expats. A great event that was covered live by all Lebanese channels. In September 2018, Karen filmed the 8th season of Asmaa Min Al Tarikh in Las Vegas and San Francisco with pioneers in the ICT field. Karen has published two books: a poetry book “Au-delà de la Faute” published in December 2007 and “Mon père le Roi du monde,” a homage to her father Raymond published in November 2012. She is

currently preparing her third book which will include factual stories and another one about her mother who passed away recently. In June 2015, she co-founded and presided the Lebanese ALS association, first ALS Association in the Arab World. In 2016, Karen was rewarded by Dr. Fadlo Khuri, President of the American University of Beirut, in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of Sheikh Nahyan Bin Nahyan Minister of Culture and Youth then. In 2017, she was awarded four times: Asmaa Min Al Traikh Best TV Show for 2016-2017 by the Beirut Golden Awards, Best TV Personality by HE Minister of Communication Melhem Riachy at the Byblorama political & social event on April 2017, HE Minister of Foreign Affairs Gebran Bassil awarded Karen Boustany for all her achievements and support to the Lebanese Diaspora at the LDE Conference held on May 4 and 5, 2017 at Biel, and last but not least by HE Minister of Tourism Avedis Guidanian who awarded Karen Media Ambassador to the Lebanese Diaspora at a great event held by the Lebanese Brazilian Union in December 2017. In 2018, she was awarded by CSJA for her career’s achievement. In June 2019, she was awarded by AJEPC in Portugal during the International Business Forum FIN where she represented Lebanon amongst 42 other countries. In July 2019, she was appointed the CEO of The Luxury Network in Lebanon. In August 2019: She was appointed Ambassador to the world of the Lebanese International NGO Oum El Nour founded in 1990. Karen Boustany has already represented Lebanon in numerous international conferences and has become a reference for all the successful women in the Middle East and around the world. She is currently developing a lot of marketing plans and event ideas for The Luxury Network Lebanon. The elite group wishes her luck and success in running the Lebanese network. 73

TLN News THE LUXURY NETWORK GERMANY SUMMER IN THE CITY EVENING

n the heart of Munich, a pre-selected circle of invited guests from the business and lifestyle world attended an after-work networking dinner. On this special occasion the TLN member Hearthouse opened exclusively its doors to the summery decorated “Members only“ studio, providing direct access to the members terrace. During the Signature cocktail-reception the closed circle discussed the latest trends in the luxury market and received also some insights to the newcomer collection of the TLN member Edelvion. Framed by inspiring Pop-Art, the lovers of beautiful things exchanged their thoughts and experiences whilst ice cold gazpacho and grilled prawns were served, before the talks continued in-depth at the subsequent delicious dinner. Accompanied by light rosé wines and the most fashionable German mineral water MINUS 181, the wonderful atmosphere of Southern lifestyle offered excellent conditions for networking on the highest level. The thoughtful give-aways of the network partners were very well received and rounded the successful evening perfectly.

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AN INSPIRING CONVERSATION ON THE FUTURE OF LUXURY – A PARTNERSHIP WITH FT LIVE and hospitality making expansion in the country a priority. While there is still much work to be done to address the immediate challenges of building and sustaining a luxury brand in the Nigerian market, companies that do break the mould, with fresh thinking and an innovative approach to doing business in the country, will turn challenges into opportunities.

he Luxury Network Nigeria is excited to announce our exclusive event, taking place on 15th October 2019, in partnership with the Financial Times. An Inspiring Conversation on the Future of Luxury will shine a spotlight on the state of Nigeria’s dynamic luxury sector with insights from the players in key industries in Nigeria, world-renowned luxury brands, retailers and pioneering visionaries on overcoming the barriers to entry, ethical luxury practices and building transparent, sustainable and value-driven business partnerships. Nigeria’s luxury sector has experienced consistent growth in recent years with an increasing number of international brands across automotive, fashion

The evening will start with a panel discussion chaired by David Pilling, Africa Editor at Financial Times, with an agenda that will shine the spotlight on the ‘Business of Luxury’ in Nigeria. In any discussion about Africa, Nigeria remains at the forefront and this event presents a platform for high-level discussions between business leaders from Nigeria, the UK and the global luxury industry, alongside global thought leaders and industry experts. Following the Panel Discussion, there will be a selection of Company Presentations by members and partners of The Luxury Network. Please get in touch for more information if your company would like to participate in this. This event is by invitation-only, as spaces are limited, but please do visit the website theluxurynetwork.ng to register or to enquire about partnership or advertising opportunities.

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CHINA DIVISION SEMINAR ONE – UNDERSTANDING THE (NEW) CHINESE CONSUMER

he Luxury Network Australia’s China Division welcomed their members to the first of a series of seminars exclusively offered to provide insight into the Chinese market and its consumers. With recent reports from Mckinsey and Ogilvy, the seminar presented key findings from the research and provided a look into the habits and behaviours of the world’s most significant luxury consumers. Members learnt about the latest insights and trends on the lucrative Chinese luxury consumer and how this implicates businesses within Australia, followed by a Q&A from a panel of industry experts. We look forward to welcoming you all to our next seminar, which will feature tutorials on Wechat in our Wechat Masterclass.

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THE LUXURY NETWORK AUSTRALIA EVENING OF NETWORKINXG AT DINNER BY HESTON BLUMENTHAL On Wednesday June 12 The Luxury Network Australia and Dinner by Heston Blumenthal hosted an evening of networking in their private dining room. Guests were treated with an eclectic selection of Champagne, wines and cocktails whilst sampling exquisite canapĂŠs. Following years of research, the culinary team of chefs Heston Blumenthal and Ashley-Palmer Watts has resulted in a modern menu of dishes inspired by historic recipes and history books. Some elements dating back as far as the 13th century. The two chefs have created a unique and original dining experience.

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THE LUXURY NETWORK NEW ZEALAND SHOWCASES STUDIO ITALIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LATEST ARRIVALS FROM MILAN

embers of The Luxury Network New Zealand and their guests enjoyed an exclusive private viewing of the latest furniture trends from Milan at the luxurious Studio Italia Auckland showroom on Thursday night with champagne and canapĂŠs. Studio Italia is passionate about delivering the finest Italian designs and expert craftsmanship of Italy to discerning New Zealanders. Their friendly, design-focused team welcomed guests and were on hand to discuss the latest furniture trends. After a lovely evening of friends, furniture, and food, guests were treated to a fragrant Jo Malone London gift bag and copy 78

of World Magazine at the conclusion of the evening. One lucky guest left with an exquisites leather crafted Poltrona Frau document holder thanks to Studio Italia.

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THE LUXURY NETWORK NIGERIA TO JOIN THE FT AFRICA SUMMIT 2019 AT CLARIDGE’S IN MAYFAIR

he Luxury Network Nigeria is delighted to be a part of the Financial Times Africa Summit 2019. The annual event hosted by the Financial Times will take place on 13-14 October 2019, at the prestigious Claridge’s Hotel in Mayfair. We will be hosting a Drinks Reception at the same venue. The FT Africa Summit, now in its 6th year, is a well-attended event, where Presidents, Senior government officials, Business leaders and Senior level executives from Banking, Financial Services, Consumer Goods and Technology companies, consultants, lawyers, accountants, advisors and more, come together to discuss current business affairs in key African countries.

Speakers from the 2018 Summit included Aliko Dangote; President of Dangote Group and ranked by Forbes magazine as the richest man in Africa, Yemi Osinbajo; Vice President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, and numerous other high-profile personalities such as Tony Blair; former Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This year, the list of speakers is still being finalised, but it is expected that the same calibre of speakers and guests will be present. We are delighted to offer a 20% discount to our members and affiliates. Tickets are priced at £1,999 + vat. Please get in touch if you wish to attend this event.

See below extracts from the Agenda: ‘Sub-Saharan Africa boasts several major oil producers, including Nigeria, Angola and the Republic of Congo and a number of emerging gas producers including Mozambique, Tanzania and Ghana. Developing Africa’s energy endowment is key to increasing prosperity and living standards across the continent. Commodity traders have historically played a key role in Africa, helping to finance state-backed oil producers and the fuel that domestic refiners cannot supply. In this panel, industry experts discuss the outlook for energy in Africa, focusing on the challenges and opportunities in this dynamic and fast-changing market.’ ‘For centuries Africa has been seen as a continent to exploit. Even today, many commentators tend to look at Africa as a battleground on which superpower rivalries – increasingly those of China and the US – are playing out. This year, Donald Trump, the US president, more than doubled the budget of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation to $60bn with an explicit aim of combating what some in Washington describe as China’s “predatory” action on the continent. This panel will examine the true nature of those rivalries and, more importantly, seek to flip the debate. What do African countries want – and what do they not want – from their overseas investors and partners? How are they seeking to forge an international policy on their own terms?’

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LUNCHEON presented by aig and the canary diamond company, alongside the luxury network singapore

he Luxury Network Singapore brought The Canary Diamond and AIG Asia Pacific Insurance Pte. Ltd. (AIG) together for a luncheon. AIG has been serving the Singapore community for over 65 years and is one of the largest general insurance companies in Singapore. They offer innovative solutions to the changing needs of individuals and corporate clients, and are supported by a professional network of agents, brokers and scheme partners, and have direct capabilities to meet general insurance needs. The Canary Diamond is a third generation jeweller dealing in quality diamonds and fine gemstones. As a leading jeweller, they have one of the largest collections of Ideal cut GIA certified diamonds in Singapore. Whether it is to buy precious gemstones, to choose a diamond ring for your engagement, to celebrate the birth of a child or to commemorate a special milestone in your

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life, each piece of Jewelry from The Canary Diamond has a story to tell for generations to come. The luncheon hosted some of AIG’s top performing agents who are part of an exclusive club – the AIG Solitaire Club. These agents cater to the affluent segment in Singapore, offering AIG’s Premier Client Solutions to provide their clients with tailored worldwide protection for fine homes and valuables.

Caroline’s Mansion at The St Regis Singapore, was the perfect venue for this event. It was designed after the home of Caroline Astor, the well-known American high society doyenne and mother of John Jacob IV (the founder of The St Regis hotel brand). Inspired by the House of Astor, design highlights include the marquetry, custom-made carpets and even the drapes. 87

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The guests started their afternoon with a private tour of The St Regis Singapore’s Art Collection. The magnificent collection consists of more than 70 paintings, sculptures and engravings. The art tour continued with works by international artists such as Marc Chagall in the Presidential Suite, and a series of 10 of Pablo Picasso’s bullfighting lithographs. Following the tour, they enjoyed lunch with a special menu from The St Regis Singapore. Guests also had the privilege to gain insight into bespoke jewellery through The Canary Diamond’s speech on estate jewellery and what to do with inheritance pieces. It was informative on what to do and what to consider when deciding whether to sell or keep them. To conclude the afternoon, two lucky guests received dining vouchers in a lucky draw. The other guests each received a 25% privi88

lege voucher for use at The St Regis Singapore’s dining establishments – Yan Ting, Brasserie Les Saveurs, LaBrezza or Astor Bar.

in-house gemologists including advises on how to refurbish your old jewelry and provides jewellery cleaning services.

The Canary Diamond’s offered each guests a complimentary Jewellery Appraisal session with one of their

The event was a great success and we are looking forward to the next one.

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TLN AUSTRALIA’S MEMBER EVENT WITH SPEAKEASY GROUP

ast week, The Speakeasy Group hosted The Luxury Network Australia’s Member Event for an evening of networking and fine whiskies for an interactive hosted Masterclass session at their luxe venue Eau-deVie. Venue Manager, Florencio, guided our group through a number of whiskies and their histories, by engaging our senses and of course tasting! One lucky member from VIP Sydney, won a Whisky locker at Eau-De-Vie, which currently holds a 5-year waitlist, to store their favourite spirit and come back any time to enjoy it. The Speakeasy Group’s talented events team look forward to working with you to create bespoke event experiences, offering your guests a sense of escapism with high end food and beverage offerings alongside charismatic and expert hosts across Melbourne and Sydney. Available not only in venues but also in offsite locations, let our team create a completely unique and memorable experience to wow colleagues, clients and customers alike at your next brand showcase, product launch or conference. As always, it was wonderful to see our members, and we look forward to seeing you all again soon.

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2019 BULLRUSH RALLY TRACKFEST

ullrush Rally gathers Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rarest and most expensive supercars from the zenith of international automotive powerhouses to redefine track day events with their first TRACKFEST event. Founded in 2014 on the principle of uniting like minded individuals in a shared pursuit of adventure and unforgettable experiences, Bullrush Rally is Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ultimate road trip and automotive lifestyle community. In 2019 the Bullrush Events Team have taken their success in building unforgettable experiences for their

community of over 2000 supercar owners worldwide and applied it to creating the Ultimate Track Day in the form of TRACKFEST. Bringing together the highest echelon of supercars found in garages around Australia, a third of the field found at TRACKFEST include: Ferrari F40 (x2), Ferrari 488 Pista, Ferrari 488 Spider, Ferrari California T, Lamborghini Aventador, Lamborghini Aventador S, Lamborghini Aventador SV (x2), Lamborghini Huracan Performante, McLaren 570s (x2) McLaren 650s, McLaren 675LT, McLaren 720s (x3) Porsche GT3 (x2), Porsche GT3RS, Porsche GT4, Porsche GT2RS, Porsche TurboS. Employing an array of professional race drivers including Cameron Hill (Formula Ford, Toyota 86 Race Series, Australian Porsche Carrera Cup), Andre Heimgartner (Formula Ford, Australian Porsche Carrera Cup, Virgin Australia Supercars Championship), Duvashen Padayachee (Formula 3, 1st GT3-AM Bathurst 12 hour 2016/17, Australian Porsche Carrera Cup) and more will be on hand to help entrants unlock both the potential of themselves as well as their cars by providing driving insight, training and instruction. Images courtesy: Bullrush Rally Trackfest Sydney Motorsport Park

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PANERAI IMMERSION AND THE LUXURY NETWORK UAE SHOWCASE EVENT

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throughout the day. The four-day event culminated with a cocktail party for all attendees, where they mingled and shared glowing reviews of the event.

ust a few months ago, timepiece connoisseurs were treated to an eclectic showcase by Panerai, a legacy watch brand and The Luxury Network UAE powerhouse.

could explore and learn about The Macallan’s mastery of spirits while imbibing in bespoke beverages

This immersive celebration of elegance and luxury is sure to be a memorable one for all who attended!

30 VIP and HNWI guests converged at the beautiful Four Seasons Resort Jumeirah in Dubai, where they boarded a luxury yacht, the Majesty 135, to spend a day at sea with the brand. Guests were treated to a bespoke version of Panerai’s showcase from the Salon International de la Haute Horologerie, which took place earlier this year In Geneva; they were able to view up close and personal Panerai’s elegant timepieces and newly launched 2019 collections. The invitees were also treated to a choice of on-board master classes: watchmaking, diving, or sailing. Each session of Immersion was punctuated with a lavish presentation by The Macallan, where guests 93

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VACHERON CONSTANTIN ENLISTS THE SKILLS OF THE ARIANEE CONSORTIUM

acheron Constantin has called upon the Arianee consortium to activate and deploy its digital certification via Blockchain technology, announced on May 20th 2019. This authentication, which has been in effect on the watches in the Maison’s Les Collectionneurs collection since May 15th, offers customers an unparalleled certification and traceability service, with the ongoing objective of combating counterfeiting.

As the Richemont group’s pilot company in the implementation of digital watch certification, Vacheron Constantin opted to work with Arianee to find a guarantee and authentication solution based on data protection and customer anonymity. By virtue of its status as an association created in 2019, the Arianee project’s approach to Blockchain takes the form of a decentralised and independent protocol, thereby giving watch owners the assurance of neutrality. According to Guillaume Boilot, Chief Operating Officer Vacheron Constantin: “by announcing the digitisation of its certificates of authenticity, our company is evolving with the times, as ever at the service of its customers. Through Blockchain technology and in partnership with Arianee, we offer them real security regarding the authenticity of their watches.” With Arianee, the use of cryptographic technology and the decentralised characteristics of Blockchain technology, Vacheron Constantin wishes to evaluate the possibility of creating a standard protocol for the digital certification of objects that could be used by all luxury stakeholders. Pierre-Nicolas Hurstel, CEO Arianee, added: “We are proud to have been able to allow Vacheron Constantin to issue the certificate of authenticity using Blockchain technology. Digital identities will transform the way we own valuable assets and Arianne couldn’t dream of a better first step than this pilot program as we continue on our path to building a global standard.” Arianee is one of the first concrete Blockchain applications available to end consumers. This open source solution has been designed to give each object an unforgeable, durable, secure and transferable digital identity. Each watch registered on the Arianee protocol is given a certificate in addition to the traditional paper authentication. This consists of a digital passport with several innovative features: it can be transferred from one owner to another; it creates an anonymous link between the owner and Vacheron Constantin; and it is open as well as connected, thus enabling its owner to insure the model, declare it lost or stolen, as well as share or prove its ownership. Angela Au-Yeung, Chief Digital Officer Vacheron Constantin, explains: “This certification creates bridges and interactions between customers, their watches and our Maison. By securing via Blockchain, we can now track our products throughout their life cycle and communicate with their owners without asking them to compromise their anonymity.” 95

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SIMON JOHNSON LAUNCHES TRUE HONEY CO’S MANUKA HONEY

imon Johnson has recently announced the release of True Honey Co.’s Manuka Honey range, available for purchase on their online store. True Honey Co. is a rare and precious honey sourced from New Zealand, each region’s climate and landscape contributes to this honey’s rich, complex flavour characteristics.

The True Honey Co. was launched in 2016 to sell only authentic, premium New Zealand Mānuka honey. Built on a high beekeeper to hive ratio and transparent relationships with landowners, the company only places hives in dense stands of Mānuka bush deep within New Zealand’s remote back country – making exceptional products, prized by honey lovers worldwide. Just as important was looking after the honeybees & so their hive of industry grew to include clever beekeepers, and artisan honey makers to make sure each pot is delicious with the quality expected from high MGO rated Manuka honey. This raw natural bounty comes from deep within wild, remote bush country – the taste is a little untamed too – rich, resinous & bittersweet. Today most honey’s contain a naturally occurring hydrogen peroxide (HPA). That ‘something else’ is methylglyoxal (MGO), 96

a sugar molecule found in most honeys in small quantities. At True Honey Co. Each batch of Manuka honey is tested, with the majority MGO up to 100x higher than the standard honey of today. The exception to this is the ‘Rare Harvest’ which is independently certified at an unprecedented 1,700+ MGO, 31+ UMFTM. True Honey Co. is New Zealand owned, harvested and operated ‘from bee to you’. Deliciously good Manuka honey from New Zealand’s most remote, pristine locations. – True Honey Co.

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LILLIAN KHALLOUF X LUXURY BOAT SYNDICATES VIVID VIP SHOPPING EVENING

n Wednesday 12th June, Lillian Khallouf in collaboration with The Luxury Network, treated VIP customers to an exclusive shopping cruise around Sydney harbour so they could enjoy Vivid aboard one of the Luxury Boat Syndicates 60 foot yacht, Eclipse.

All appointments can be made at info@lilliankhallouf.com.au.

Guests enjoyed an array of canapés and champagne whilst looking at the beautifully tailored Lillian Khallouf collection aboard the cruise. Lillian Khallouf would like to offer a bespoke ‘styling’ session with Lillian herself, as well as a 10% discount for a period of 1 month, redeemable at the Lillian Khallouf Atelier, 350 Parramatta Road, Leichhardt NSW 2040.

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ZENITH WATCHES LAUNCHES THE 2019 BASELWORLD COLLECTION AT WORK CLUB Zenith Watches launched the 2019 Baselworld collection with an exclusive viewing for the Calibre 61 watch collector group, featuring the new Defy Inventor at Work Club. The Defy Inventor, with its new disruptive â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zenith Oscillatorâ&#x20AC;? control system, Zenith is revolutionising mechanical watchmaking with high frequency, chronometric precision, reliability and stability: the oscillator developed and patented by the Manufacture

replaces the traditional sprung balance used for more than three centuries! Beating at the extremely high frequency of 18 Hz (compared to the common 4 Hz) this major innovation for the industry offers a number of benefits with increased reliability, stability, and accuracy. These exceptional qualities are triple certified: for magnetic insensitivity (ISO-764), thermal insensitivity (ISO-3159) and chronometric precision (TIMELAB).

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DIPLOMATIC COUNCIL SUMMER CELEBRATION

mpeccable blue skies, bright sunshine and temperatures exceeding 30 degrees provided the perfect setting for the “hottest” Diplomatic Council summer celebration ever. More than 150 DC members and guests experienced an unforgettable evening full of highlights enjoying the fantastic ambience of a royal castle – above all, it was an evening with beautiful encounters, lots of conversations and joy and pleasure.

A clear commitment to international organisations H.E. Ambassador Buddhi Athauda, Diplomatic Council co-founder, currently residing in Paris with accreditation to France, Monaco, Andorra and UNESCO, praised the global organisations such as the European Union or the United Nations for the relevant and world-changing achievements they made in the past decades. As a matter of fact, problems and crisis of global dimensions can only be solved by joint efforts. Secretary-General Hang Nguyen emphasized that members of the Diplomatic Council want to be part of a society that does not ignore, but respects; that does not exclude but includes; that does not start wars but tries to find peaceful solutions for the sake of all people. A new addition to the Diplomatic Council Board of Presidents H.E. Ambassador Gordan Grlic Radman, Ambassador of Croatia to Germany and the first laureate of the Public Diplomacy Award, was 100

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ceremoniously admitted to the Diplomatic Council Board of Presidents which is the most important body of the Diplomatic Council. On behalf of his country Croatia, which is a strong defender of the European Union, he delivered a passionate speech on the vision and values and the future of Europe. Croatian Rock Tenor Croatia as this year’s partner country was worthily presented by the Croatian tenor Silvio D’Anza. He is known as the pop star among tenors. He blends the charm of a classical tenor and the coolness of a pop star like no other. Our Croatian friends also spoiled all guests with selected Croatian delicacies and fine Croatian wines and liquors. Adobe wins Diversity Award A further highlight on the evening program was the announcement of the 2019 Diversity Award winner jointly bestowed upon by Diplomatic Council and its member Great Place to Work. The Award is given annually and the winner is selected amongst Germany’s 100

best employers with the best diversity management. This year’s winner Adobe Systems proudly accepted the award. The most beautiful opera houses in the world The world’s most famous theatres photographed from the stage – we were able to adore a unique selection of Klaus Frahm’s best artworks which was very well received. The exhibition was organized by our member Global Fine Art which was represented by its CEO Dr Arne Freiherr von Neubeck who also

provided more details about the pictures later in the evening. Food, Apparel, Daily Life – things are not moving without logistics Melanie Prinz, CEO of Beeline Logistics, already pointed out the importance of logistics during the Executive Club. In the evening Beeline sponsored a stand and presented itself to the curious audience. Most of us do not realize how much we depend on logistics. Our current world would not be the way it is without modern logistics – starting from food over apparel to all devices of our daily lives – nothing would be available without logistics! Establishing new contacts, deepening existing relationships Following the official program, there was plenty of time for all members and guests to mix and mingle and enjoy the excellent summer barbecue of the 5-star castle hotel. New contacts were made while fellow members met again and deepened their relationships. Many celebrated at the famous Jimmy’s bar until late at night. 101

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TLN NEW ZEALAND EXPERIENCE THE NEW GAGGENAU SHOWROOM

n June, The Luxury Network celebrated at the stunning new Gaggenau Unserhaus interactive showroom in Parnell with a delicious culinary experience prepared by award winning chef Giulio Sturla. The six-course tasting menu was paired perfectly with wine from the team at the magical Tantalus Estate winery. The delightful evening was topped off with special gift from newest TLN member Estee Lauder, who’s transformative cream perfectly matched the food containing Black Diamond Truffle Extract. Photo Credit – Jeremy Hooper – Studio South

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LK GROUP LAUNCHES OMNIA RESTAURANT, 25 TOORAK ROAD SOUTH YARRA

his restaurant is South Yarra’s newest European inspired Bistro and Bar and has been set up by LK Group, headed by award winning chef Stephen Nairn. It is open for dinner Tuesday – Saturday and has recently opened for lunch from Thursday to Saturday. Eventually it will be located at Capitol Grand.

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PRANCING HORSE’S SUPERCAR DRIVE DAY EXPERIENCE, SUNSHINE COAST HINTERLAND, QUEENSLAND

xplore Queensland’s Sunshine Coast Hinterland on a ‘Supercar Drive Day’ event featuring a brand new Ferrari 488 GTB, Lam-

borghini Huracán LP 610-4 and a collection of different supercars, with Prancing Horse. Starting exclusively from Spicers Tamarind

Retreat in Maleny, venture through sub-tropical rainforests and mountains on a spirited drive with lunch at the award-winning Noosa Waterfront Restaurant. Beginning with an espresso and a private introduction to a stable of different supercars (valued at A$2M), depart into the hinterland for the beautiful Glass House Mountains. Launch through a blur of spring colours, winding between the towns of Maleny, Montville and Mapleton; arriving for a break with morning tea at Secrets on the Lake. Slip into another supercar and track north towards Noosa via the scenic lookout at Eumundi, and a superb degustation lunch at Noosa Waterfront Restaurant & Bar.

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Noosa Waterfront Restaurant & Bar Distinctly Italian under the passionate ownership of talented chef Andrea Ravezzani, Noosa Waterfront offers an exquisite dining experience that overlooks the calm canal inlet of Noosa River. Hailing from Milan, Andrea was trained in one of Europe’s most exclusive culinary schools. Tantalising, contemporary dishes inspired by Italy’s numerous culinary regions paired with a focus on quality, handmade dishes using locally grown produce and ingredients.

Event Inclusions • The latest-specification Ferrari 488 GTB, Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 and a collection of different supercars (max. 4) • An exhilarating 200km+ Supercar Drive Day across the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, exclusively from Spicers Tamarind Retreat • Morning tea at Secrets on the Lake, with espresso and refreshments throughout the journey – includes all dining, fuel expenses • Degustation lunch for two at Noosa Waterfront Restaurant & Bar – awarded 1 Chef Hat in 2017/2018 (approx. 2.5 hrs) • Private instruction and support via two-way UHF radio communication with a dedicated lead vehicle throughout the event • Comprehensive vehicle insurance – please note that we do not ask guests for a security deposit or bond (conditions apply) • Convenient pay-by-instalment arrangements available – only a deposit of A$500 is required to confirm your reservation TOTAL PER COUPLE OR 2 PERSONS: $2,990 AUD RESERVATION DEPOSIT PAYMENT: $500 RESERVATIONS: (August/September) prancinghorse.com.au

Swap again for an amazing afternoon drive, returning to Spicers Tamarind Retreat via The Blackall Ranges. Prancing Horse schedule frequent intervals to ensure equal driving opportunities between all supercars. Arrive at Spicers Tamarind Retreat on dusk as the sun sets on an exhilarating 200km+ Supercar Drive Day. An amazing day driving the world’s finest exotics and exploring Queensland’s Sunshine Coast Hinterland. 105

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AFFINITY DIAMONDS SHOWROOM EVENT

ne of The Luxury Network Australia’s newest members, Australian jeweller Affinity Diamonds, hosted a glittering night of jewels, champagne and fine food for The Luxury Network’s Chinese VIP guests in their Castlereagh St Showroom on Wednesday night. The evening sparkled with diamonds and jewels from Affinity Diamonds’ new collection, including their half a million dollar diamond ring. Guests enjoyed a selection of canapés from Black at the Star, personally served by Head Chef, Dany Karam, and delicious Brut Rose from Pommery. Affinity Diamond’s Brand Ambassador and former Miss World Australia, Erin Holland, hosted the event and lead guests to ABC Bullion’s exclusive Vault where the 2019 Melbourne Cup

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