The Luxury Network Magazine Issue 35

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 Network’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 affinity marketing activities.

A Message

From The Editor

Dear Valued Readers,

It is with delight that we announce the release of the 35th edition of our esteemed publication, The Luxury Network Magazine.

This special issue features Air Charter on the front cover the world’s leading private jet broker. You will find inside an exclusive painting by the renowned artist, Marie Koo and some exciting events from The Luxury Network offices and our official members around the world.

My personal favourites that you should not miss checking out is the ULTIMA COLLECTION: 3 luxurious resorts to visit this ski season, in addition to a great partnership between Tiffany&Co and Nike. Another brilliant event in Dubai hosted in partnership with JAEGER-LECOULTRE CELEBRATES THE OPENING OF THE STELLAR ODYSSEY EXHIBITION IN DUBAITHE STELLAR ODYSSEY EXHIBITION FROM THE SUNDIAL TO THE PERPETUAL CALENDAR WATCHES.

On behalf of The Luxury Network International and our editorial team, we wish a very happy Woman’s International Day to strong, intelligent, talented and simply wonderful women of this world!

Sincerely,

Fares Ghattas

Global CEO, The Luxury Network International Editor-in-chief, The Luxury Network International Magazine

THE LUXURY NETWORK UAE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JAEGER-LECOULTRE

with Paata

Founder of Queen Sophia

Jabir by Marie Koo

explores one of the important and influential personalities of the history of science. The subject of this painting is Jabir ibn Hayyan , the author of a vast array of literature in the 8th century that examines alchemy, chemistry and magic. He is considered the father of Arab chemistry. This body of work is called The Jabirian Corpus. Among the writings are texts that explore Shi’ite religious philosophy which supposedly derived from his master the Shi’ite Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq. He is credited with the introduction of experimental methodology into alchemy and the invention of several chemical processes used in modern chemistry. Among the most important contributions present in the Arabic writings attributed to Jabir is the importance of practical knowledge acquired through experience and experimentation, i.e. the adoption of the experimental method in the Islamic world, much earlier than in Europe. He is regarded by many as the father of the developed field of pharmacy.

The visual reference for this painting is vintage magic posters and the soul of this significant artwork examines the mystical theories of alchemy and magic throughout history.

Marie Koo, Jabir, 2021, 40 x 40 in, 100 x 100cm, oil on canvas

...emerges as an icon.

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THE LUXURY NETWORK ACADEMY AFFLUENCE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

The world’s leading luxury affinity marketing and business networking group; creating partnerships between the world’s most prestigious luxury brands, The Luxury Network International, has officially launched The Luxury Network Academy, an educational initiative for individuals who are keen on joining the growing community of the luxury industry.

The Luxury Network Academy was founded by the elite network’s Global CEO, Mr. Fares Ghattas. According to Mr. Ghattas, “Each individual who is willing to learn must have access to the rightful practices in the luxury sector. Our objective is to make the impossible possible for anyone with an internet connection, to be granted the opportunity to be skilled and to be able to learn from the greatest certified masters in the luxury industry.”

In times of downsizing, global unemployment, and never-ending quality pressures, the need for protecting high standards in marketing sectors is being compromised. Therefore, The Luxury Network International has launched a world-class learning website to bring professional training videos from iconic professionals who contributed

to putting standards in their field and entrepreneurship in all sectors.

The Luxury Network Academy seeks to conduct self-study training or teaching courses that will be promoted and conducted on the academy’s official website and promoted globally. The self-study courses will feature world-class iconic experts in various fields such as luxury selling, entrepreneurship, media, etiquette, fashion, brand management, travel, and many more.

“People learn easier by listening to inspiring success stories.”

Through rolling The Luxury Network Academy short training videos, young and expert professionals and entrepreneurs will be encouraged to learn more interesting and knowledgeable topics which are the results of the professional experiences of the speakers. These exclusive videos are promised to be impressive, informative, inspirational, and impactful.

Access to these videos may be purchased by the public including the network’s official members, global offices, and clients.

Fares Ghattas

The Luxury Network Academy Founder & Global CEO

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AUDEMARS PIGUET THE ULTIMATE ULTRA-COMPLICATION

The culmination of 7 years of research and development, drawing upon the human talents working in various disciplines, the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Ultra-Complication Universelle RD#4 is a masterpiece that combines extreme complexity with simplicity of use.

CODE 11.59 BY AUDEMARS PIGUET UNIVERSELLE

Bringing together the Manufacture’s horological savoir-faire into a single selfwinding movement that is capable of powering 40 functions, including 23 complications and composed of more than 1100 components.

INNER COMPLEXITY OUTWARD SIMPLICITY

The challenge with this timepiece was to include so many functions and complications into such a small space, while paying

attention to the weight of the movement for maximum comfort on the wrist.

REINTERPRETATION OF L’UNIVERSELLE POCKET WATCH OF 1899

Deep dive into Audemars Piguet’s storied past with a retrospective of L’Universelle pocket watch.

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GLOBETROTTER PLATINUM

THE WORLD IS MADE OF NEW HORIZONS

The Earth is our most precious asset. By cladding its Globetrotter in 950 platinum, Arnold & Son continues to bring its unique perspective to time throughout the world. The platinum exalts the colour grey, and pays a wonderful tribute to the explorers of the 18th century. Aboard the ships of the British Navy, John Arnold’s chronometers were essential tools for exploring the world, travelling and discovering new horizons.

The Globetrotter Platinum features a central globe depicting the northern hemisphere, spanned by an immense bridge in 18-carat gold. The detail of its openworked design is taken to the extreme. Its various elements are either chamfered, polished or

satin-finished. This taut-lined arc is the Globetrotter’s visual signature and holds a functional jewel at its centre to mark the axis of universal time.

For the first time ever, the Globetrotter’s 45 mm diameter case is embellished with the most prestigious metal used in watchmaking: 950 platinum.

A blue world

Continuing to explore streamlined design, Arnold & Son emphasises the precious, elegant and modern character of its Globetrotter timepiece. The appliques indexes on two planes are faceted and crafted from 18-carat gold with a touch of Super-LumiNova. The lower part of the dial encompassing the world map is in mother-of-pearl tinted in graduated shades of blue. The universal hours ring is in transparent sapphire crystal. Local times are indicated by red arrows pointing to the markers, while world times can be read off by visualising imaginary longitudes from the jewel in the central bridge to the 24-hour ring.

Under a wide bridge

The Globetrotter Platinum’s architecturally structured transverse bridge is cut from 18-carat gold. Slender and elegant, it is made from a single piece of metal with an openworked design that has been pushed to the extreme. Its flat parts are polished, its sides satin-finished and its long edges chamfered. These types of finish and this level of quality are common practice for all components of Arnold & Son movements. However, this bridge is considerably larger than the parts of a movement and thus required a special degree of precision.

Sculpted hemisphere

At 45 mm, the Globetrotter Platinum’s case is impressive. The intensity of its 950 platinum shines out from the wrist. The effect is luxurious and powerful, with unique presence.

On the globe, America, Eurasia and Africa above the equator are represented with a wealth of detail. This polished and rhodium-plated land mass has been sculpted from a single piece. The relief of the mountain ranges is highlighted by a matt finish. The oceans, hand-painted with several layers of lacquer, are given intense depth and radiance by blue pigments enriched with powdered mother-of-pearl. The coastlines, in a lighter shade of blue and enriched with Super-LumiNova, shine at night and further accentuate the relief of this small hand-crafted work of art.

An array of fine watchmaking finishes

The Globetrotter Platinum is equipped with the House’s automatic A&S6022 movement which, like all those produced by Arnold & Son, was entirely developed, manufactured, decorated, assembled, adjusted and cased-up at the brand’s Manufacture in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Its 22-carat gold oscillating weight features a skeletonised ‘Clous de Paris’ guilloché motif. The A&S6022 movement is also decorated with

traditional fine watchmaking motifs: a circular-grained main plate, Côtes de Genève stripes radiating from the centre, satin-finished wheels, polished and chamfered screws.

It also features a specific NAC finish – a type of plating that uses precious metals similar to platinum. This creates a particularly high-quality anthracite finish that perfectly matches the Globetrotter Platinum’s 950 platinum case, both in terms of colour and character.

THE FIRST MILLE SPORTS WATCH DEDICATED TO WOMEN

The RM 07-04, the brand’s first women’s sports watch, is totally in tune with the constraints imposed by the disciplines of our sportswomen. It combines ergonomics and ultra-lightness, performance and resistance, extreme skeletonization and architectural aesthetics.

TIME FOR ACTION

With a total weight of 36 grams, strap included, the RM 07-04 is the superlative piece, the lightest, boldest and most energetic in this new range of watches.

Three years of development were needed to create the RM 07-04 Automatic Sport and the CRMA8 caliber as many challenges had to be met: developing a new very compact and skeletonized in-house automatic movement, guaranteeing shock resistance at 5000g’s, perfectly integrating the case with the movement so the internal workings are visible. The extreme finishing magnifies the elegance of this uncompromising mechanism. The very compactness of the caliber accentuates the quality of the realization all the more as it considerably increases the assembly time by the watchmaker, for whom error is quite simply impermissible.

BASEPLATE AND BRIDGES MADE OF GRADE 5 TITANIUM

Manufacturing these components in grade 5 titanium with black PVD and electroplasma treatments confers great rigidity on the entire assembly, as well as precise surface flatness, essential for perfect functioning of the gear train. Grade 5 titanium is a biocompatible, highly corrosion-resistant and remarkably rigid alloy,

which enables the gear train to function effortlessly. The alloy is 90% grade 5 titanium, 6% aluminium and 4% vanadium.

This combination further increases the material’s mechanical properties, which explains its frequent use in the aerospace, aeronautics and automotive industries.

These components are satin-finished, microblasted and beveled by hand. They were subjected to separate and extensive validation tests to ensure they met rigorous strength requirements.

FUNCTION SELECTOR

In a manner similar to a car’s gearbox, a push-button located at 4 o’clock allows one to select the winding, neutral and hand-setting functions with a simple push. A hand at 5 o’clock displays the selected function.

FREE-SPRUNG BALANCE WITH VARIABLE INERTIA

This type of balance wheel represents the ultimate in innovation. It guarantees greater reliability when subjected to shocks and during movement assembly or disassembly, hence better chronometric results over time.

The regulator index is eliminated, and a more accurate and repeatable calibration is possible thanks to 4 adjustable small weights located directly on the balance.

ROTOR IN PLATINUM

By using a platinum rotor with the OneWay® winding system and ceramic ball bearings, the barrel can be efficiently wound while maintaining the compact dimensions of the skeletonised movement.

MOVEMENT CHARACTERISTICS

• Movement dimensions: 29.90 x 22.00 mm

• Thickness: 5.13 mm

• Jewels: 27

• Balance: CuBe, 4 arms, 4 setting weights, moment of inertia 7.5 mg•cm2, angle of lift 50°

• Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)

• Balance spring: AK3

• Shock protection: INCABLOC 908.22.211.100 (transparent)

CASE

The case of the RM 07-04 is made from Quartz TPT® for five watches and from Carbon TPT® for one watch.

These materials are exclusive materials to the brand in watchmaking with a unique appearance. Their remarkable damascene surface displays extremely regular yet totally unique striations, as they are composed of multiple layers of parallel filaments obtained by dividing carbon fibres or silica threads.

Quartz TPT® fibres are generally used for very high-performance applications due to their resistance to high temperatures, their strength and their transparency to electromagnetic waves.

Fibres are aligned in layers no thicker than 45 microns and saturated in resins developed specially for Richard Mille.

These layers are then stacked using an automatic positioning system that changes the

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orientation of the fibre between each layer by 45°. After being heated to 120°C and subjected to a pressure of 6 bars, they are machined on a CNC machine at Richard Mille’s manufacturing facilities.

Carbon TPT® is made by an identical process, but from carbon fibers threads.

The complete case construction is water-resistant to 50 metres thanks to two Nitrile O-rings, and is assembled with 20 spline screws in grade 5 titanium and 316L stainless steel washers.

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MERCEDES-BENZ AND MONCLER REVEAL PROJECT MONDO G

• PROJECT MONDO G is a unique art piece that merges the iconic G-Class and Moncler’s distinctive design elements

• Mercedes-Benz launches the collaboration art piece at Moncler’s “The Art of Genius” live show in London today

• Set in an otherworldly environment, the reveal moment “The Art of Imagination” presents the art piece as a new creation of outstanding automotive and fashion design

PROJECT MONDO G recreates the iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Class with the distinctive design codes of Moncler by merging the characteristic G-Class features with Moncler’s puffer jacket. As a premier the art piece was unveiled at the Moncler “The Art of Genius” show during London Fashion Week today. Hosted by Moncler, Mercedes-Benz is lined-up

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with brands and artists, such as Alicia Keys, Pharrell Williams, Adidas Originals, FRGMT, Salehe Bembury, Palm Angels, ROC NATION by Jay-Z. Moncler unleashes a new vision for Moncler Genius through an immersive live event at Olympia London. Transforming its collaboration model into a platform for co-creation across diverse new industries including art, technology, sport, music and design.

Mercedes-Benz and Moncler share a passion for innovation, concise design language and a first-mover approach to cross-cultural collaborations. These values and attributes define both partners, who now came together to showcase the creative opportunities and where the merging of the two brands’ worlds can take you.

The theme “Art of Imagination” is an inspirational message to dream big and to explore their own firsts: breaking new ground, put the impossible in reach, and discover without limits. The collaborative art piece PROJECT MONDO G marks Moncler’s first automotive partnership.

“We are very excited about collaborating with Moncler to create another ‘X-factor brand moment’. At Mercedes-Benz, we are committed to engage in culture and society. Our co-creation with Moncler offers an unexpected experience of both brands. This debut collaboration with Moncler opens new horizons and a potential of opportunities for more news to come soon.”

Britta Seeger, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, responsible for Marketing & Sales

PROJECT MONDO G: Iconic art

The exclusively for the collaboration of Mercedes-Benz and Moncler designed art piece merges the characteristic features of the iconic Mercedes-Benz off-roader G-Class with the style-defining Moncler puffer jacket. Building a spectacular contrast with the angular design of the G-Class and the soft, flowing lines of the quilted textile. Unmistakable and inimitable with functionality at their core, both functional products have developed into lifestyle items of luxurious value over the past decades. The fusion of opposites gives rise to a sculptural object: PROJECT MONDO G invites to experience the transformation of a formerly pure utility focused object into a

design. Its impressive dimensions are: 4.6 m length, 2.8 m height, 3.4 m width (with wheels) and 2.5 tons weight.

A closer look reveals further characteristic features that have a concrete connection to the original products and additionally create exciting contrasts: the rough patina is the visible trace of use, which refer to functionality and practicality. This forms the visual counterpoint to the perfect, high-gloss reflective surfaces that underpin the claim to luxury. Nor is it by chance that the PROJECT MONDO G bears the huge zipper, another deliberately striking and eye-catching element. The zipper is a practical reference to the versatility and variability of both products, vehicle and jacket.

“The collaboration with Moncler inspired us to create a real iconic sculpture on wheels – a very bold design statement: our PROJECT MONDO G. Based on our design philosophy Sensual Purity, this art piece merges extremely contrasting forms and surfaces:

spacecraft shiny materials with a used patina look; strong geometry of the G-Class with organic forms of Moncler puffer jackets. Two strong luxury brands offer an extraordinary new experience by combining automotive and fashion world united in one piece.

Because of over-dimensional and exaggerated language of forms it’s polarizing art to set new impulses and trends.”

Gorden Wagener, Chief Design Officer Mercedes-Benz Group AG

Born in 1979, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class roots are embedded in the exploration of tough terrains and in the industrial or municipal sector. Mercedes-Benz entered uncharted territory in 1979 with the G-Class.

The off road vehicle was designed on the one hand as a means of transport with extreme off-road capabilities and an emphasis on leisure, and on the other for tough everyday use, for example, in the industrial or municipal sector.

A continuous advancement process began shortly after its market launch. That is the key to the lasting success of the G – an icon of its own.

PROJECT MONDO G is the hero showcar of the campaign that accompanies the Mercedes-Benz and Moncler co-creation with social media, out of home (OOH) and PR

The “Art of Imagination” campaign

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assets for a broad global activation. The visualization stages an otherworldly winter landscape inspired by the main themes of outdoor durability and limitless discovery opportunities with the off-roader G-Class as basis of PROJECT MONDO G and the puffer jacket of Moncler.

The look and feel is an imaginary universe with low gravity that interprets the art piece with fashionable moments by models wearing conceptual looks designed with Moncler collection items. The campaign set design mirrors the art piece reveal at the “The Art of Genius” show presenting the ability of the G-Class and the Moncler puffer jacket to withstand even in the harshest conditions. The campaign was lensed by the recognized director and photographer Thibaut Grevet.

About Moncler

Moncler was founded at Monestier-de-Clermont, Grenoble, France, in 1952 and is currently headquartered in Italy. Over the years the brand has combined style with

constant technological research assisted by experts in activities linked to the world of the mountain. The Moncler outerwear collections marry the extreme demands of nature with those of city life.

Moncler manufactures and directly distributes the clothing and accessories collections under the brand Moncler through directly operated physical and digital stores as well as selected multi-brand doors, department stores and e-tailers.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Engagement

Since 1995, Mercedes-Benz has established itself as a major player in the global fashion industry. The luxury company has built authentic relationships across creative fields spanning fashion, photography and art, and uses its initiatives to support emerging design talent, innovative collaborations, fashion week partnerships and live events.

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BENTLEY

Customers and enthusiasts can now explore the Bentayga Extended Wheelbase (EWB) and take it for a virtual drive in a real-life location of their choice, or simply check how it looks on their driveway.

Bentley has launched a new Augmented Reality app to showcase the world’s finest luxury SUV. Exterior paints, leather colour and cabin styles can all be changed to produce your own personally commissioned Bentayga EWB.

However, if you cannot choose, two preset specifications have been made to represent the two key characteristics of the Bentayga EWB – luxury and performance, combined in the archetypal Bentley harmony of polarities. The ‘Luxury’ specification is a Rose Gold exterior, with an interior finished in Porpoise and Linen hide.

In contrast, the ‘Performance’ specification has a Grey Violet exterior

with Damson and Linen leather accented with contrast stitching. Both configurations showcase the Azure Specification, Rear Seat Entertainment, Bentley Diamond Illumination and the new lofted quilting design around the cabin. The ‘Performance’ specification also features the contemporary Blackline Specification.

The application uses the latest Augmented Reality technologies and is amongst the most advanced in the automotive industry. As well as choosing multiple specifications, users can change the size of the car, viewing it on a tabletop or scaling up to a full-size simulation. Users are also able to take the Bentayga EWB on an augmented reality test drive, in third person view.

Augmented Reality app allows users to experience the Bentayga EWB anywhere the user chooses - from their driveways to the bookcase

AR technology provides customers and enthusiasts their own personalised experience Linked to Bentley’s extensive configurator, providing over 24 billion car specifications –even before personalisation

Driving mode allows fun ability to drive in any location your device can see Available from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store

The Bentayga EWB AR Visualiser also provides a link to the extensive Bentley Configurator leading to over 24 billion different specification combinations. Hotspots provide further detail in to the new feature content for the Bentayga EWB.

Bentley Motors is the most sought-after luxury car brand in the world. The company’s headquarters in Crewe is home to all its operations including design, R&D, engineering, Mulliner and production of the company’s five model lines, Continental GT, Continental GT Convertible, Flying Spur,

Bentayga and Bentayga EWB. The combination of fine craftsmanship, using skills that have been handed down through generations, alongside engineering expertise and cutting-edge technology is unique to UK luxury car brands such as Bentley. It is also an example of high-value British manufacturing at its best.

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ULTIMA COLLECTION: 3 LUXURIOUS RESORTS TO VISIT THIS SKI SEASON

EXPERIENCE ELEVATED LUXURY AT ULTIMA COURCHEVEL BELVÉDÈRE

Located in the glorious Sunny Valley at an altitude of 1750, Ultima Courchevel Belvédère couldn’t be any closer to the stunning slopes of the renowned valleys in the Savoie province of France. This prestigious skiin and ski-out resort is made up of 13 privatised chalets, ideal for GCC travellers looking to balance days of skiing with mind-soothing treatments and world-class dining experiences. One of the most iconic ski resorts in the world, Courchevel’s ski season is set to impress.

Guests are invited to enjoy the view from the resort’s exquisitely situated mountain-facing restaurant, and cocktail bar with uninterrupted views of the frosted mountains. Offering the signature Ultima wellness

experience, the resort features two state-of-the-art spas, an indoor and outdoor pool, a sauna, hammam and a Jacuzzi, perfect for warming up and unwinding after a day spent on the slopes.

Situated at the heart of Europe’s largest ski region, over 600 kilometres of maintained pistes lie on the doorstep of the Ultima Courchevel Belvédère residences. Just a short 7-minute transfer journey to the city’s bars and restaurants, the property is perfectly located for when the hours turn dark. Ultima’s ski guides and instructors are at the ready to lead excursions to the hidden gems of The Three Valleys and beyond. Non-skiers can head to the town of Courchevel to explore the refined boutiques, dining, and entertainment on offer, with the team on call to curate unique and authentic experiences featuring the region’s finest offerings at any time.

RETREAT TO THE SNOW-COVERED MOUNTAINS AT ULTIMA CRANS-MONTANA

Positioned in the altitude of Plateau de Plan-Mayans in the Swiss Alps, Ultima Crans-Montana leaves its guests completely awestruck. Featuring two ultra-luxurious private chalets that can accommodate a large group of up to 38 guests, this property is the ideal secluded haven for multi-generational families and groups of friends looking for a private sanctuary to create lifelong memories together.

This ski season, GCC travellers can embrace their inner explorer with a host of activities available at the property. From taking in the magnitude of Crans-Montana’s mountains on a helicopter ride to feeling a sense of peace while overlooking the dramatic mountain range from a hot air balloon, guests are sure to discover the untouched beauty of the mountains throughout their stay. For guests looking to relax an unimaginably luxurious spa, covering 1,000m² is available to guests to enjoy throughout their stay. Rejuvenate in the sauna, hammam, fitness gym and heated outdoor pool whilst admiring the baccarat crystal chandeliers layering the ceilings with Kelsey Grey and Bahia Blanca marbles.

There’s something for every member of the family to enjoy at Ultima Crans-Montana. Fantastic for children who are not skiing, electric snowcats, snow tubing and husky-led dog sledging across the white wilderness

are sure to fill the need for speed. Alternatively, families can indulge in Swiss classics, Savoyard fondue and raclette at a slope side picnic in the Mayan Alps or circle the Matterhorn before landing in Zermatt to explore the picturesque town at the foot of the world’s most famous mountain.

Guests can roam the frozen trails of the Promenade on horseback or in a horse-drawn carriage to experience the joy of a tradition that has been at the heart of Switzerland for centuries. A favourite for locals, Gstaad’s ice rink has many stories to tell. Located in the centre of the village, ice skating is a must-try activity for guests this ski season. Alternatively, GCC travellers can experience freedom like no other, as they take to the skies and paraglide in the Swiss snow. Take in the unforgettable view of Gstaad’s cloud-like hills below while gliding through the sky, accompanied by a professional pilot.

Situated in the prestigious city of Gstaad in the Swiss Alps, Ultima Gstaad is known as one of the finest hotels in the country, that’s somehow equally out-of-thisworld as it is down-to-earth. With its blend of traditional Swiss architecture, plush interiors and curated artwork, the property combines its ultra-luxury amenities, rustic warmth, and state-of-the-art technology to provide a secluded and refined escape.

Timeless Swiss quality blends with the mountains at Ultima Gstaad, which boasts three wooden chalets of 11 suites, six private residences, a restaurant and two inviting bars, a leading Swiss clinic and spa for recharging to full. Each space is exquisitely crafted for snug evenings after a day of skiing in the mountains featuring steam fireplaces littered across the property, with lavish bathrooms and dark, swirling marble from floor to ceiling.

Throughout the ski season, Gstaad’s pristine landscape transforms into a playground for adventure.

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DISCOVER ROLLING SWISS MEADOWS AT ULTIMA GSTAAD

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26M IS THE AZIMUT’S LATEST INNOVATIVE MASTERPIECE

A fluid layout made of multiple levels empowers and frees the senses while encouraging an intimate discourse with the surrounding sea, such as the cockpit area, which may be expanded to create a luxurious leisure terrace. Strategically-designed spaces grant complete privacy, suggesting a superyacht-inspired sophistication.

Rise to unconventionality with the Grande 26M.

SHE EXPRESSES EFFORTLESS ELEGANCE DECK2DECK™ TERRACE

The Grande 26M is capable of a dazzling transformation, which, thanks to the innovative Deck 2 Deck™ expands the cockpit onto a terrace over the waves.

Built with versatility in mind, the opening transom comes all the way up to lie flush with the aft edge of the main deck. The new space offers boundless views of the sea and a walkaround table, accessible on all four sides.

SURROUNDED BY SEA

Freestanding, low-profile furniture allows the full height windows to shine and yet finds the space to hide away plenty of internal storage. The living and dining areas are separated, not by barriers, but by distinctions in the styles.

DESIGN: A SURPRISING IDEAL

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A COMPACT SUPERYACHT

The organic curvature of the exteriors of the Grande 26M strikes a balance with the sportive hull lines, creating an impossibly well-rounded aesthetic. According to the same concept, her imposing volume is lightened by the extensive glazed surfaces visible from the profile, which reach a maximum in the fore part of the main deck, inspiring wonder about the privileged master suite. Despite benefiting from a hard top, the yacht’s proportions give her the streamlined feel of a coupé.

From the extended, full-beam Maxi Fly down to the elongating cockpit, and finally to the bathing platform, the Grande 26M boasts a wasteless use of space for the outdoor areas. On the aft part specifically, guests have a rich selection of terraces on the sea.

UNEXPECTED, ENHANCED VOLUMES

Not content to accept the limitations of modern layouts, the Grande 26M searches for new spaces on the vertical axis. Multi-level design makes life on board a breeze, guaranteeing total privacy without compromise. The full-height-windowed owner’s suite on the main deck is kept company by four guest cabins below deck and served by a crew area in the bow. The partially raised wheelhouse allows crew members to access their quarters from the side walkway, in addition to the typical galley stair entrance.

BRIGHT, FLUID AND SURPRISING

The full-height windows in the owner’s suite offer extraordinary views of the sea. The vanity-desk to starboard barely occupies a fraction of the frame, working with the large reflective surface and the extension of the suite into the forward washing a dressing area to expand the perception of space.

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AN UNDISPUTED ICON WITH CONTEMPORARY DESIGN

Over the past 75 years, Serpenti has become an icon of Jewellery, Timepieces and Leather Goods, imbued with the mystery, symbolism and allure of the snake.

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Serpenti Viper enchants with its innovative and cutting-edge design, at once ancient and modern, deeply traditional and strikingly contemporary.

ENHANCE YOUR CHARISMA

Serpenti Tubogas takes its place in a long tradition of jewellery-inspired watchmaking, bringing together two of Bulgari’s most celebrated signature design codes, the iconic Serpenti and the distinctive Tubogas.

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Serpentine combines a soft ontrend shape with a jewellery-inspired detail evoking the serpent’s sinuous movements.

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TIFFANY & CO. AND NIKE, ‘A LEGENDARY PAIR’: DISCOVER ALL THE DETAILS OF THE NEW COLLABORATION

Tiffany & Co. and Nike announced a month ago their highly anticipated collaboration by launching the first of the Nike x Tiffany & Co. Air Force 1 1837s and a line of silver accessories signed by the renowned luxury jeweller. This limited edition is expected on 7 March.

The idea of the footwear was born especially to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the birth of the first Air Force 1, so for the two famous brands a first and unprecedented collaboration for the creation of a “legendary pair” was born. The Nike x Tiffany & Co., “A Legendary Pair” are shoes entirely made of black suede, with the classic Tiffany Blue® swoosh and a silver detail on the heel.

When will they be available and how much will they cost?

The Nike x Tiffany & Co. Air Force 1 1837 will be available in sizes US 3.5M through US 18M, at a retail price of $400 USD. Where? Obv in the two Tiffany & Co. shops in New York City: Tiffany Flagship Next Door and Tiffany & Co. in SoHo; then worldwide via Nike’s SNKRS app, as well as in select Nike shops in North America.

In addition, to celebrate the launch of these shoes, a series of silver accessories (also co-branded) were produced including a whistle, shoehorn, shoe brush and lace-up dubrae.

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NICHE AND ULTRA LUXURY PERFUMES TO GET YOUR HANDS ON THIS 2023

Want to stay on top of the trend? Expand your perfume universe with this new wave of ultra-luxe and niche fragrances that’ll set you apart from the crowd.

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plant extracts that offer positive effects on moods and endorphins. The translucent bottles are also filled with powerful precious stones that are said to positively affect your mood and emotions. The house’s newest niche perfume range, the Organic Cosmo Ecocert, comprises refillable bottles that can also be upcycled.

The Murano Art edition of the Louis Vuitton Les Extraits transforms fragrance into an artwork. The original collection is a collaboration between the maison’s master perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud and celebrated American architect Frank Gehry. In celebration of its first anniversary, the Symphony extrait from the range was given a Murano glass makeover. Gehry modified the design of the bottle’s cap to resemble a blooming flower in his signature free-flowing, sculptural style. Brought to life by third-generation glassmaking master Simone Cenedese and his artisans, the limited-edition numbered caps are created in black, red, blue and transparent glass. The flacon, and the citrus-forward scent it houses, are feats of remarkable craftsmanship by the three creators.

Valeur Absolue scents are not your everyday perfumes. Instead, they’re well-being elixirs inspired by lithotherapy, a healing practice that uses crystals and stones. Each fragrance is formulated with essential oils and

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Each fragrance from Parisian perfumery Maison Crivelli is presented as a scent memory, formulated around a particular raw material encountered by the house’s founder, Thibauld Crivelli. Having spent 15 years studying raw materials on plantations and farms, Crivelli has poured this passion into carefully selecting the natural ingredients used. The house’s signature perfumes, such as Citrus Batikanga and Hibiscus Mahajád, feature ethically harvested raw materials including centifolia roses from Grasse and blackcurrant buds. Free of colourants and phthalates, the formulations are paired with plastic-free boxes and cases, as well as biodegradable cellophane that protects each bottle.

the purest, most exotic of ingredients without synthetic molecules or water to ensure the highest concentration of perfume. These exceptional blends are bottled in lavish flacons made from high-grade glass and crystal. Some resemble royal sceptres; others are studded with Swarovski crystals or feature gold filigree ribbons. So exquisite are these scents that they’re presented under lock and key and shown to you through the gloved hands of a sales associate.

French spirits house Rémy Cointreau enters the world of fragrance with Maison Psyché. Led by Baptiste Loiseau, Maison Rémy Martin’s cellar master, and Sophie Labbé, principal perfumer at fragrance manufacturer Firmenich, this ultra-exclusive scent project is anchored on a dedication to savoir faire and elevating raw materials. The scents’ potency and depth stem from the ageing processes of raw materials in oak casks. Its bottles are as precious as its formulations, as some are created from Baccarat crystal, hand-painted in gold and decked in diamonds. Available in limited quantities, these scents are reserved for exclusive clients on a confidential basis.

Ultra-luxury perfume house Amaffi has landed on local shores with a flagship store at Marina Bay Sands. While its origins are largely mysterious, the house is revered for its fragrances made by some of the best perfumers in the world. Each creation is made with

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THE 16 BEST LUXURY SKINCARE BRANDS OF 2023

THESE LUXURY SKINCARE BRANDS, INCLUDING TATA HARPER AND EADEM, ARE COMPLETELY WORTH THE SPLURGE.

We love a good deal. And lucky for us, affordable skincare options have never been more robust. But we’re also not immune to the allure (and efficacy) of luxury beauty. There are few greater indulgences than slathering on a decadent, $165 cream and seeing results nearly overnight. If you can shell out the cash, luxury skincare can feel like an act of selfcare, even self-love.

While luxury brands aren’t always better than their less-elite counterparts, they often use cutting-edge science and robust clinical testing that other brands simply can’t afford. For brands who can foot the bill, it’s an obvious leg-up in terms of formulation and efficacy. By and large luxury products do tend to be more thoughtfully created and results-driven than others, but that’s a generalization, not an absolute. And, it’s worth noting, you can easily create a well-balanced, effective skincare routine without breaking the bank.

But if you are looking to splurge, you’ll want to know you’re spending your money right. To save you from buyer’s remorse, we rounded up the best luxury skincare lines, along with our top picks from each.

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The beauty industry has a real lovehate relationship with the term “clean” — sure, you can slap the

buzzword on any old packaging for a boost in sales, but what does it really mean? Tata Harper is one of the few brands that truly lives and breathes the clean beauty ethos. With plant-based ingredients sourced from its own farm (and onsite formulation and packaging), the luxe brand is a favorite among celebs like Brooke Shields, Kate Hudson, and Rosie Hungtington-Whitely.

Take its Hydrating Floral Mask — beloved by an exhaustive list of A-listers, like Jessica Alba, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Martha Hunt — which features a whopping 39 botanical ingredients to plump, hydrate, soothe, and nurture compromised skin. Or the fast-absorbing Revitalizing Body Oil, which packs a heaping dose of essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients into a rich, luscious formula that’s so good at banishing fine lines and crepiness, supermodels use it while pregnant.

InStyle favorites include the Superkind Softening Cleanser, a creamy face wash designed for reactive skin and formulated without any potentially irritating ingredients (like vitamins A and C, BHA acids, and physical exfoliators); Crème Riche, a ridiculously luxurious moisturizer featuring 16 sources of hydration, 12 skin-plumping agents, and 15 ingredients for smoothing and softening skin texture; and the Vitamin-Infused Cream Blush, which

features an impressive six-color shade range and imparts a radiant, lit-from-within sheen of color in an antioxidant- and nutrient-rich formula.

Known for vampire facials (a Kim Kardashian favorite) and her $300plus Hyaluronic Serum, German aesthetics doctor and skin therapist to the stars Dr. Barbara Sturm launched her eponymous skincare line back in 2014 — and it’s remained a beauty editor and celeb favorite ever since. So much so that Oprah featured not one, not two, but three of its products in her annual Favorite Things List, crediting the trio for a glow so good she can skip the makeup (the almost-69-yearold also swears they leave her skin as smooth as “a baby’s butt”).

The line is centered around hero ingredient purslane, a plant extract rich

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in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids that, according to the brand, activates the skin’s internal antioxidant system and protects against inflammation and free radicals.

We’re partial to the cult-favorite Glow Drops, perfect for revitalizing tired, dull skin and restoring radiance and glow; the Face Mask, which hydrates and soothes skin, while drawing impurities and toxins out from deep within the pores; and the Face Cream, a deeply nourishing yet pleasantly lightweight moisturizer ideal for everyday use.

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relatively new to the skincare scene (it launched its first product in 2019), U Beauty has more than earned its spot among the luxury elite, thanks to its proprietary SIREN capsule technology, top-notch sustainability credentials, and a refreshing focus on simplicity.

La Prairie began in a stunning chalet hidden in the Swiss mountains, where glandular transplant specialist Dr. Paul Neihans developed the brand’s exclusive cellular complex in the 1930s. That complex — which is produced in three separate laboratories to ensure no one chemist will ever know the full formula — remains a staple in the brand’s product range.

The brand’s iconic collections center around luxurious hero ingredients:

The White Caviar and Skin Caviar collections harness the power of, you guessed it, caviar; the Pure Gold collection contains a pure-gold infusion fit for a king; and the Platinum Rare collection centers around a firming, wrinkle-reducing platinum peptide.

Even for seasoned luxury skincare lovers like us, applying La Prairie’s precious, elegant formulas feels semi-sacrilegious — every pump, scoop, and swipe of product is filled to the brim with skin-loving ingredients and cutting-edge science, and costs a pretty penny. Still, we have our favorites: The Skin Caviar Harmony L’Extrait, is a hard-working gel-like product that knocks a few years off your face in a matter of weeks, while the White Caviar Essence Extraordinaire increases skin hydration and luminosity via the Equation of Light (we’re not familiar with the math, but we’ll trust the scientists).

The proof is in the pudding: We count five of the eight U Beauty products among our very favorites. The Resurfacing Compound’s ingredients read more like a laundry list of familiar, favorite actives like retinyl palmitate, stabilized vitamins C and E, glycolic acid, and hyaluronic acid — yet the highly potent combination, somehow, doesn’t wreck the skin barrier and has a fairly low risk of irritation. The SUPER Hydrator delivers long-chain hyaluronic acid deep into the skin for hydration lasting up to 48 hours in a delicious, skin-loving formulation that’s been curated to perfection.

Meanwhile, the PLASMA Lip Compound promises — and fully delivers — plumped, fuller-looking, and hydrated lips while reducing vertical lines in the lip area and imparting a glossy, subtle color. The BARRIER Bioactive Treatment optimizes skin renewal to deliver visibly softer, stronger, more vibrant skin virtually overnight. And last but certainly not least, the SUPER Body Hydrator, inspired by the beloved facial serum, is ultra-hydrating and leaves skin looking glowy without feeling greasy.

Meet U Beauty, the brainchild of Instagram’s OG-fashion-bloggerturned-skincare-founder extraordinaire Tina Craig. Though still

Doctor-founded and dermatologist-loved, SkinCeuticals has reigned supreme for more than 25 years. With a strong commitment to science- and research-backed skincare, SkinCeuticals pioneered the advent

of cosmeceuticals, according to the brand, which are products considered on the cutting-edge between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Oddly enough, the brand perhaps best known for a legendary, hot dog-smelling product: the C E Ferulic Serum, which is adored by the masses and seriously impressive derms alike. Since its launch in 2005, it continues to top lists as the best vitamin C on the market and has garnered endless awards and accolades for its liquid gold-like formula.

An incredibly close second in terms of accolades and prestige is the Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 cream. The name draws on the formula’s chief components — two-percent pure ceramides, four-percent natural cholesterol, and two-percent fatty acids. The legendary moisturizer supports the skin barrier and visibly improves aging skin’s smoothness, pores, and radiance.

radiance, youth, and vitality. Meanwhile, its Black Rose line features seven best-sellers that smooth and plump skin with a luxurious texture and delicate scent.

InStyle picks include the Enzyme Exfoliating Mask, which gently exfoliates skin to boost radiance in just 60 seconds, as well as two ultra-hydrating, soothing overnight treatments: The Velvet Sleeping Mask With Saffron Flowers and Black Rose Cream Mask. We’re also partial to the Black Rose Skin Infusion Cream, which leaves skin plump and glowy.

Frankly, we’re fans of all three products the brand has put out thus far. Its first product, the Milk Marvel Dark Spot Serum, sold out in a matter of weeks. The three-in-one gel quickly fades acne, inflammation, and bug bites in a milky, smooth serum. The fragrance-free formula features a mix of niacinamide, amber algae, and vitamin C to fade dark spots and leave skin feeling soft to the touch.

Family-owned and so quintessentially French it’s a little intimidating, Sisley-Paris eats, sleeps, and breathes luxury cosmetics. Offerings include skincare, makeup, fragrance, and haircare — all of which carry endless adoration. The brand primarily focuses on putting out the best of plant-based beauty, drawing inspiration from plants’ capacity for regeneration and adaptation.

Leslie Mann is among Sisley’s legions of fans — she’s especially an avid user of the brand’s toning lotions. The brand is perhaps best known, and loved, for its range of masks, which target specific needs like hydration, comfort, balance,

A recent runaway hit, Eadem is redefining luxury beauty as a more inclusive, thoughtful space. Its Smart Melanin Beauty technology is the first of its kind that keeps darker skin and melanin needs in mind. Founded by women of color, made by women of color chemists, and vetted by women of color dermatologists, Eadem curates science-backed skincare for everyone, but with a melanin-rich skin first approach — and it’s a welcome breath of fresh air in the luxury space.

Meanwhile, the Cloud Cushion Airy Brightening Moisturizer is formulated with an all-star lineup of skincare ingredients to soothe skin, deeply hydrate, and minimize the appearance of pores. And the Dew Dream Hydrating Cleansing Balm melts away any trace of dirt, grime, makeup, and SPF, all without tugging or pulling at the skin. Trust us, this is a luxury brand to watch.

With its most expensive single product coming in at just under $200, Tatcha is (somehow) on the more-affordable end of luxury skincare — though fans (which range from Jennifer Aniston to TikTok’s

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very own Addison Rae and Hyram Yabro) are quick to point out the brand’s ultra-luxe packaging and hard-working formulas as hallmarks of true luxury.

Tatcha’s promise to “help bring you harmony from skin to soul,” reeks of elegance and luxury (in the best way possible). Founder and CEO Victoria Tsai emphasizes the importance of looking at skincare through not just a physical lens, but also a mental and emotional one, in which skincare acts as the anchor of your own larger well-being rituals. The ethos is evident in every product Tatcha launches.

Our favorites are wide-reaching: From The Rice Wash, a soft cream cleanser that uses Japanese rice powder to softly buff away impurities, to The Silk Sunscreen, a truly weightless mineral sunscreen with SPF 50 protection. Both of Tatcha’s staple moisturizers are Instyle-editor approved: The Dewy Skin Cream offers a deep boost of hydration ideal for normal to dry skin types, while The Water Cream uses a lightweight, fast-absorbing formula to deliver all-day moisture that leaves oily skin feeling fresh, not weighed down.

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Created by physicist Dr. Max Huber in an effort to heal the appearance of the scars he suffered during a lab accident, the brand skyrocketed to fame thanks to its deeply hydrating, restorative Crème de la Mer. Suffice to say, to know La Mer is to know high-performance, deeply extravagant skincare.

Our editors are long-time La Mer fans, with one in particular who lovingly referred to The Concentrated Night Balm as her “new boo.” The brand focuses on “the art of fermentation” — after all, its signature broth takes three to four months to reach its greatest form. After years of rigorous handwashing and dry, irritated skin, we find ourselves reaching for its rich Hand Treatment for some extra TLC. Meanwhile, the sumptuous Eye Concentrate hides the dark circles of sleepless nights past.

and body that are all expert-formulated, expert-tested, and expert-approved.

It’s nearly impossible to mention top picks without including The Cream that started it all, along with its sister iterations: The Rich Cream, which is a particular InStyle favorite, and The Light Cream. The Eye Cream is another notable pick, thanks to its lightweight, serum-like texture that sinks into the skin. To be frank, we’ve yet to hear a single complaint about any of the brand’s products.

Trendy beauty products come and go, but few remain in the zeitgeist as long as SK-II’s famed Pitera Facial Treatment Essence. It’s certainly a staple within the brand’s collection, but it’s not the only fan favorite. And yet, the brand itself might not exist if it hadn’t been for a chance encounter.

For many, La Mer is synonymous with luxury beauty — beauty aficionados consider it the crème de la crème of skincare. And for good reason: The brand’s signature Miracle Broth (not a soup), which features a fermentation of sea kelp, vitamins, and minerals that help renew and revitalize skin, took no less than 6,000 experiments and 12 years to perfect.

Pick a celebrity, any celebrity! Hailey Bieber? She’s a fan. Our Barbieto-be, Margot Robbie? She uses it. Baby-faced Leonardo DiCaprio? Him, too. Augustinus Bader is the gold standard of celeb-loved skincare — and it’s not just the rich and famous (which are apt descriptors for both the brand itself and its loyal fans), beauty editors have sung the brand’s praises, too.

Bader skincare is powered by its patented Trigger Factor Complex technology, which was inspired by over three decades of cutting-edge research on skin healing and tissue repair. There’s not just one product that works, though. The brand has over 20 offerings spanning across skin, hair,

Its scientists spent much of the 1970s (unsuccessfully) searching for natural ingredients that made beautiful skin a reality. It was only when they found themselves in a sake brewery in Japan that they discovered the power of yeast. (It’s said that the elderly workers at the sake brewery had wrinkled faces, but extraordinarily soft and youthful-looking hands.) After more research and plenty of time in the labs, SK-II’s team landed on Pitera, a unique yeast strain they believed held the secret to beautiful skin. You’ll find the ingredient in the Essence, of course, but also throughout SK-II’s collection of products.

And it’s not just the beloved Pitera Essence. The Facial Treatment

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Mask, which costs a whopping $95 for six sheet masks, features an indulgent dose of the brand’s famed Pitera and is perfect to use before a big event (and Kate Hudson is a big fan). Meanwhile, the SKINPOWER Air Milky Lotion features a lightweight texture that absorbs quickly and sits well under makeup. Plus, it’s one of John Legend’s favorite moisturizers.

Allies of Skin

While Allies of Skin has gained major traction in the skincare community, it’s still relatively under the radar for the general public — making it a real “if you know, you know,” beauty secret among industry experts. Products feature highly concentrated, clinically proven ingredients that deliver clear, radiant skin in just a few steps. For Allies of Skin, formula is key — though founder Nicolas Travis is quick to point out the brand’s not afraid to break the rules of traditional product formulation.

We’ve been fans of the brand from the launch in 2016: Its first and best-selling product, the Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment, offers five benefits in one formula — hydrating, firming, refining, protecting, and brightening skin — and is ideal for both morning and nighttime use.

We also love the Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist, which soothes and hydrates stressed-out skin, and features a special anti-evaporation molecule so that it clings to the skin’s surface (rather than simply vanishing away); the Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser for gentle cleansing with

Dior its rich gel formula; and the Molecular Barrier Recovery Cream, which Travis perfectly describes as, “A formula that functions like a bandage, repairs skin like a balm, and melts like a cream.”

iS Clinical

iS Clinical isn’t the buzziest beauty brand around — there’s no celebrity founder, and the packaging is discreet and simple. But sometimes the best brands are the ones we keep to ourselves. Such is the case with iS Clinical, which was founded in 2002 by two biochemists. The brand is built around a fourstep approach to skincare (cleanse, treat, hydrate, and protect) and packs highly active, plant-derived extracts into every offering.

When it comes to beloved iS Clinical products, the Active Serum really does shine the brightest. Not only was it a winner of our 2021 Best Beauty Buys, but it’s also garnered thousands of glowing reviews from fans who say the multi-functional serum is truly magical. The potent formula fights visible signs of aging, acne, dullness, and texture with results in just a few days. Many note that it’s especially great for those dealing with acne.

And while the Active Serum has certainly garnered the most public support, it’s not our only favorite from the brand. The Cleansing Complex is a lightweight gel that gently resurfaces and cleanses skin with a mix of centella asiatica, chamomile flower, sugarcane, and white willow bark. Meanwhile, the Hydra-Cool Serum offers a non-oily boost of hydration while soothing and calming skin with its unique cooling effect.

According to its website, Dior skincare “was born from a passion for flowers.” And it tracks: In 1967, Dior launched its first skincare products, which were made (surprise, surprise) from flowers. Today, Dior cultivates its own flowers in seven Dior Gardens around the world and uses its own extraction method to transform the very best of flowers into the very best of skincare. But, of course, it’s not just about flowers. The brand’s scientists have spent the last 50 years studying skin structures and analyzing the latest medical findings to bring them to use in cosmetics.

And with a name as famous as Dior, the brand has garnered more than a few celebrity fans over the years. Selena Gomez is a fan of the Capture Totale Super Potent Age-Defying Intense Serum, which uses patented bio-cellular technology to refine, smooth, and enhance skin suppleness and firmness.

We also love the Capture Totale Super Potent Eye Serum, which targets nine signs of visible aging and features a cooling metal applicator that massages product into the skin to fight eye puffiness. And of course, the Lip Glow Oil is a TikTok-viral product actually worth the hype, price, and search.

Clé de Peau Beauté

Clé de Peau Beauté quite literally means “the key to skin’s beauty,” a promise the brand can actually hold up to. Founded in Japan in 1982, the brand focuses on skin cell science and something it calls “skin intelligence,” which is the concept

that skin, much like the mind, is smart and can discern between positive (moisture, sleep, nutrients) and negative (pollution, stress, dryness) stimuli to maintain optimal conditions. Its products are meant to amply this intelligence, using cutting-edge, luxurious formulations to boost skin radiance.

And when we say luxurious, we mean luxurious. At the time of publication, the brand is currently offering a limited edition 40th anniversary version of La Crème for a cool $16,600 — to be fair the creme is housed in an 18-karat gold jewelry box adorned with 40 diamonds and suspended on a 24-karat gold-plated tray.

Equally impressive is the brand’s use of skincare properties in its makeup products, particularly in its foundations and concealers. The $75 Concealer stick has won no less than 15 InStyle beauty awards thanks to its blend of skin-first ingredients that simultaneously

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well as the brand’s own e-boutique if, and only if, you’re willing to register for a MyBR membership (to be fair, creating an account is free). The hefty price tags serve as yet another barrier to entry, though we’d willingly shell out all the coins for its authentic, balanced, and seriously hard-working formulas. And with 150-plus offerings for the face and body, there’s truly something for everyone. Biologique is meant for the skincare connoisseurs among us — products are no-frills, highly potent, and (like we said) hard to find.

conceal and improve problem areas. Did we mention it’s also SPF 27? It’s no wonder it’s a favorite among celebs like Chrissy Teigen, Jennifer Anniston, and Nicole Kidman. We’re also mega fans of the Foundation, which is as luxurious as it is skin-loving.

Biologique Recherche

Any serious skincare lover is familiar with the hot dog water-scented, worth-its-weight-in-gold, cult-favorite Lotion P50 from Biologique Recherche. The French, family-owned skincare brand is synonymous with its high-quality, efficacious formulas loved by celebrities, estheticians, and beauty fans alike. And yet we’d be remiss in ignoring an obvious part of the Biologique appeal: It takes exclusivity to the next level.

Unlike most (read: nearly every) skincare brands, Biologique Recherche is solely available at highend spas that carry the brand — as

As for our personal favorites? Of course, there’s the one-and-only Lotion P50, a seriously strong exfoliating lotion that’s available in six different iterations depending on your skin type. When it comes to lightening dark spots and skin regeneration, few come close to the ISO-Placenta Serum, which features biomimetic placenta as its star ingredient.

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As the first step of a grooming routine orchestrated down to the very last detail, Dior Homme shaving cream was created to effectively soothe skin irritated by razor burn.

Infused with cotton extract, it is composed of 94%* natural-origin ingredients. Its formula ensures the skin stays hydrated and leaves it feeling fresh and soothed for a soft, comfortable shave.

* Amount calculated based on the ISO 16128-1 and ISO 16128-2 standard. Water percentage included. The remaining 6% contribute to the formula’s performance, sensory appeal and stability.

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CHIVAS FLEXES ITS OPULENCE CREDENTIALS ON LATEST DROP: ULTIS XX

Introducing a 20 Year Old age statement to the iconic Ultis blend alongside Chivas’ signature grain, Ultis XX has been crafted for those that seek the ultimate flex.

Blended Scotch whisky, Chivas, has announced the launch of Ultis XX, a decadent 20 Year Old evolution of its renowned Ultis expression. Crafted for a new generation of whisky fans, this modern rendition of the classic blend exudes contemporary luxury in both style and taste, delivering the ultimate flex for those who are defining - and celebrating - success on their own terms.

The newly refined Ultis XX evolves Ultis’ mission of honouring five generations of Master Blenders by blending five of Chivas’ most precious single malts: Strathisla, Allt A’bhainne, Braeval, Longmorn, and Tormore along with Chivas’ signature grain, Strathclyde. The flavour profile of Ultis XX will be familiar to Ultis fans, however with the addition of Chivas’ signature grain, drinkers will notice a softer and

more enriched complexity to the five 20 Year Old malts used.

Sandy Hyslop, Chivas Master Blender, comments: “Ultis XX is the ultimate tribute to the five generations of Master Blenders who preceded me in dedicating their life’s work to mastering Chivas’ iconic house style. Each of the single malts used within this blend brings their own complexity to the whisky, just like each Master Blender brought their own unique style to the Chivas blend. With less than 1% of the millions of casks within our inventory used, and each cask individually hand-selected and nosed, we have ensured only the highest quality are included in a blend worthy of a celebration.”

Distilled exclusively in copper stills and matured for a minimum of 20 years, the new expression brings several new tasting profiles to the Scotch for the first time with aromas of juicy red apples, interlaced with raspberry jam, fresh vanilla pods and sweet butter toffee. On the palate, whisky lovers can experience flavourful notes of blossom honey, milk chocolate and poached pears in syrup leaving a long, sweet, and smooth finish.

Nick Blacknell, Chivas Global Marketing Director, comments: “I’m thrilled to be launching an evolution of our iconic Ultis blend. Adding ‘XX’ to the Ultis name is a clear signal to the decadence that comes with the addition of a 20 Year Old age statement and the complexity of flavour that whisky fans can expect from this premium blend. With this evolution, we have once again reinforced our belief that

whisky is the ultimate choice for a new generation of drinkers. As we continue to challenge traditional conventions of blended Scotch, Ultis XX takes pride of place as the pinnacle of our portfolio and the ultimate flex to elevate those ‘I’ve made it’ moments with.”

The Ultis XX exterior demonstrates Chivas’ effortless ability to mesh classic luxury with contemporary

street culture, as its elegant design teams well with bold, golden accents which give way for a touch of added edge. The aesthetics blend together, flexing a fusion that Chivas has become synonymous with in recent years, as it continues to cement its position in the music, fashion, and sports spaces.

For more information, visit www.Chivas.com

CAVIAR

At Simon Johnson (trading as Calendar Cheese Company), they take pride in delivering the best quality caviar to their customers across Australia. Their caviar selection comes from the most renowned caviar farms in the world, some of which are certified by the Friend of the Sea label (the highest recognised certification for sustainable seafood).

Calendar Cheese Company is the largest caviar importer in Australia. Last year alone, they imported over 2.5 tonnes of caviar into the country. They bring most of their caviar varieties in ‘mother tins’ or ‘traditional tins’ straight from their partner farms. They then continue the maturation in our custom-built maturation fridge. When the caviar reaches optimum maturity, it is repacked into smaller tins and delivered to its customers.

The caviar venture at Simon Johnson is managed by three caviar specialists, all females. Equipped with broad knowledge and significant experience working on caviar farms overseas, the team oversees all the processes from A – Z in Australia, including repacking the caviar by hand after the maturation process. Lisa Downs, Caviar Ambassador at Calendar Cheese Company, is a pioneer of this niche industry in Australia. She has developed strong relationships with producers worldwide and meticulously selected each caviar variety available at Simon Johnson.

Caviar is a fine and beautiful gift as not only is it a delectable and healthy product, but it also is a whole experience tasting it, bringing some theatre, and making it an unforgettable event.

To savour caviar properly, you should place a small amount on the back of your hand, between your thumb and index finger. Take the time to acknowledge the feel, the temperature, and the texture of the caviar. You should observe the shape and the colour.

Here you can witness the omega oils slowly revealing with the warming up of the caviar thanks to your body temperature. This warmth enables the caviar to divulge all its beautiful notes and flavours which are unique to each of the caviar varieties. Once placed in the mouth, between your tongue and upper palate, the caviar will slowly melt and leave you with an indulged feeling.

Simon Johnson has a range of caviar hampers that will make up an unforgettable gifting experience, especially for the upcoming Women’s Day, available at simonjohnson.com

SALLY HILLMAN CELEBRATING CHAMPAGNE

Champagne was an important element of family celebrations while Sally Hillman was growing up, so her enthusiasm for this intriguing and diverse French wine was embedded from an early age. This early appreciation and love of champagne – especially grower champagne – became a life-long passion and led Sally on a mission to share the irresistible magic and sophistication of these artisanal champagnes with others. Combine this early indoctrination with the fact that Sally shares her birthday with Saint Vincent, the patron saint of winegrowers, whose feast day is taken very seriously in Champagne, and it is easy to see that champagne was always going to feature in Sally’s destiny.

Grower champagnes are France’s best-kept secret. They are produced by the grape growers themselves (also called grower-producers), from grapes that are their own. Houses are family-owned and operated, and vine holdings are modest, passed down from generation to generation. Their aim is to craft champagnes from sustainable farming practices and natural, low-intervention processes with minimal added sugar so that each cuvée evokes a strong sense of place (‘terroir’).

This is in contrast to the Grandes Marques (the ‘Great Brands’ of Champagne), who produce champagnes blended from multiple vintages and as many as 50 plots, with higher levels of sugar, to create a consistent champagne style

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and flavour each year. Though production is limited and on a much smaller scale than the Grandes Marques, grower champagnes represent the best value when it comes to providing an authentic, enlightening and profoundly enjoyable champagne experience.

The Sally Hillman company celebrates grower champagne with memorable and bespoke food and wine matching experiences for corporate clients and private guests, as well as offering special occasion and corporate gifting services all year round.

In her online store, ‘Le Shop,’ Sally offers over 28+ Houses and 115+ cuvées available for purchase and direct shipping nationwide. Be tempted by a range of luxurious and specialised accessories, including handmade French glassware by Lehmann Glass, Sally Hillman’s signature Champagne cartography, and much more.

Sally is not only the founder of her company, but also a renowned champagne educator and presenter. Her deep understanding of grower-producer champagne and her passion for it were recognized in 2018 when she was selected as a finalist in the prestigious Vin de Champagne Awards, organised by the Australian Bureau du Champagne. After a COVID-induced hiatus, Sally will be hosting an intimate multi-day tour of Champagne in 2023, offering unique insight into a handpicked selection of world-class Estates and prestigious grower-producers.

With Sally as your guide, you’ll learn why champagne is a wine for all seasons and become an advocate for celebrating champagne at every opportunity.

Whether it’s through a bespoke wine and food matching experience, a corporate or special occasion gifting service, or simply browsing her online store for the perfect bottle, Sally Hillman is dedicated to making your champagne experience truly unforgettable.

COAL BLACK

Exceptional Caviar from ARS Italica®

The Ars Italica brand expresses purity, identity and experience of the authentic taste of caviar, a powerful emotion. The sturgeons are grown in the heart of Ticino Park & is a natural link between the aquaculture activity and the territory, in total respect of the environmental context. A valuable ingredient, able to exalt and give extreme pleasure to the most demanding taste buds.

Caviar has deep roots in Italy, where it was historically prepared and considered a true delicacy, precious food and a privilege reserved for noble families and popes, especially between the fifteenth and nineteenth centuries. Numerous masterpieces of art and protagonists of the Italian Renaissance have preserved and passed on to us the testimony and values of the culture and tradition of Italian Caviar, and it is due to these values that Italian Caviar wanted to take inspiration over years with unchanged passion.

Europe’s largest and most innovative caviar producer Ars Italica began life inside the Ticino Park, between the late 1990s and the beginning of the 2000s, the Giovannini and Mandelli families reconverted some areas of a farm to breeding livestock with the aim of producing a caviar of exceptional quality, having total control over the entire supply chain. Shortly after the experiment, it became the beginning of a very successful story. Soon after, the idea of the birth of an all-Italian caviar hub with world-wide importance for the production of sturgeons and caviar of different species came to life.

ESTELON INTRODUCES THE AURA A NEW LOUDSPEAKER MODEL

The Estelon AURA follows the general design philosophy of all Estelon loudspeakers, taking into consideration the environmental acoustics of real-life listening spaces. It provides an immersive and captivating audio experience like no other speaker of this size. Alfred Vassilkov designed the AURA with meticulous attention to detail, incorporating cutting-edge technology and unique features.

One of the standout features of the AURA model is its distinctive shape, which not only adds to its aesthetic appeal but also serves a functional purpose. The unique shape of the AURA loudspeaker is technically sophisticated, and its advanced surface geometry results in characteristics that allow for a three-dimensional soundscape. The lack of parallel walls allows only pure and

uninfluenced sound to emanate from the high-performance drivers.

The 26mm (1”) Scan-Speak ‘Illuminator’ Textile Dome tweeter has a symmetrical drive motor for outstanding sound quality and linearity, regardless if the music is reproduced at high or low volume levels. The tweeter excels at speed and high resolution. The soft curves of the cabinet, along with the tweeter waveguide, eliminate the negative reflective impacts from the driver output, thus the directivity of the speaker is homogenous and wide. The tweeter waveguide has a complex elliptical shape, and it is fine-tuned to match the specific tweeter by Scan-Speak. The sound dispersion is more uniform, and when paired with the mid-woofer drivers the sound is pure and uninfluenced.

The 130mm (5”) mid-woofer by Satori is using a proprietary Egyptian Papyrus Cone for achieving transparency and effortless delivery of the sound. The vented aerodynamic cast aluminium chassis provides optimum strength and low compression. The driver features a soft, low-dampening rubber surround for optimum transient response, and its neodymium motor system is optimized for low distortion. The silver lead wires are attached 180° apart for improved stability.

AURA’s innovative design allows the incorporation of a powerful 10” woofer in the base of the loudspeaker (down-firing), for a rich and smooth bass reproduction. The 250mm (10”) Faital woofer provides articulate, deep-bass. It has a semipressed paper cone that provides clean and tight low frequencies. The

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woofer has an accurate, effortless bass sound. The curved base plate enables the bottom firing woofer to acoustically couple with the floor. The isolation feet/ spikes are positioned in its corners with appropriate distance that provides the necessary stability for the loudspeaker.

Lastly, the base-plate’s design and driver elevation from the floor allows the bass to propagate properly through the provided opening, even when the speaker is placed on thick carpeting.

The AURA design is geared toward sound quality; however, the restrained elegance is conspicuous. Estelon uses a thermoformed proprietary composite in order to be able to make the AURA loudspeaker cabinet with such advanced surface geometry, inside and out. The purposeful shape, and various internal chambers, result in characteristics that allow for ideal acoustical properties.

Furthermore, the acoustical environment created in the base of the AURA speaker provides an additional low-pass filter. This low-pass curve is deeper than the electrical filter, therefore the higher frequencies that are produced by the bass driver, at around 80Hz, are eliminated. The wide and coherent soundstage along with the depth and focus give the impression to the listener that they are always in the sweet spot, regardless of their position in the room.

The AURA is more than just a loudspeaker; it’s a work of art that combines form and function to provide an unparalleled audio experience. It is available in white and black finish, and the provided magnetic grille makes it an interior statement with its exceptionally elegant design.

AURA is sure to be a game-changer in the audio world!

AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH NICOLAS SOUCAILLE, GENERAL MANAGER OF BLACKLANE MIDDLE EAST

The Luxury Network UAE recently welcomed Blacklane as one of its newest members, and we were privileged to interview the General Manager of Blacklane Middle East, Nicolas Soucaille to get some insights about their business and services.

What is Blacklane, and what was the idea behind its establishment?

Blacklane’s global chauffeur service brings peace of mind to travelers moving through a fast-paced world. The crew’s dedication to safety, reliability and smart technology places Blacklane at the forefront of a new era of stress-free travel. Since 2017, the company has been carbon-neutral, combining a fivestar guest experience with care for the planet. Blacklane Middle East offers a variety of customized services with an all-electric fleet of luxurious Mercedes EQS vehicles and its own team of professional chauffeurs accredited through The Blacklane Chauffeur Training Academy. As we say, ‘enjoy the journey as much as the destination with Blacklane’.

What are the different services which Blacklane has to offer, and is it only for individuals, or does it have special services to offer for Businesses?

Blacklane offers hourly, daily, one-way, and return bookings,

inter-Emirate transfers, and, of course, airport transfers. We’re not just for individuals – our B2B game is strong! Blacklane’s interface makes booking, invoicing, and managing accounts easier than ever for travelers and admins. Alongside 24/7 seamless access to a globally integrated concierge service, we offer real-time expense reporting and volume-based corporate rebates, making Blacklane the go-to transportation partner for businesses seeking an integrated solution to their expense systems.

Is Blacklane available globally, and are there any significant cities where Blacklane’s operation is more widely available as compared to other regions?

Blacklane’s biggest market currently is the US – followed by European cities – with our head Quarters in Berlin-Germany, and an additional six offices in Dubai, London, LA, NYC, Singapore, and Brisbane. We are proud to say that we are active in over 50 countries and 200 cities worldwide.

Which vehicles does Blacklane use as its fleet?

Globally, our fleet consists of the Mercedes S-Class and similar luxury vehicles. In Dubai, Blacklane is launching an all-electric fleet of top-of-the-range Mercedes EQS vehicles, guaranteeing maximum comfort, privacy, and luxury.

Adjustable, ventilated seats keep guests cool, while the in-chair massage function and ambient cabin lighting help set the mood. We plan to add electric SUVs towards the end of 2023 too.

Can you please tell us a bit about your Chauffeurs, and are there any specific criteria on which they are selected?

All Blacklane Chauffeurs are recruited ethically and with integrity and are invited to go through a series of interviews assessing their driving experience, and communication skills. If successful, they participate in The Chauffeur Training program presented by world-renowned Chauffeur Trainer Andi McCann to ensure the highest standards of service, safety, etiquette, and discretion. Finally, they are assessed at the end on theory and driving skills, if they pass, they receive accreditation.

On-going training is provided to all chauffeurs by Blacklane’s in-house specialist trainers recruited from the aviation industry. Our professional chauffeurs are backed by 24/7 concierge service – guaranteeing the best service available.

Blacklane’s chauffeurs are fully commercially licensed, offering peace of mind behind the wheel, and in the UAE only work for Blacklane, to secure the best talent available.

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Is Blacklane currently aligned on the path of sustainable travel and what are the future objectives or goals in regard to sustainability?

In 2017, Blacklane became the first ride service to offset the carbon emissions of all our rides worldwide, and we look to continue our highly ambitious sustainable initiatives. We offset our carbon emissions through our partner Southpole and support a wide range of climate causes, including The Climate Pledge, Solar Impulse Foundation, and Leaders for Climate Action. Our goal globally is to ensure that 75% of rides by 2025 are electric.

In the UAE, we have consciously selected an all-electric fleet to launch in Dubai to feed into the nation’s vision, aligning with the 2023 Year of Sustainability strategy and commitment to fulfilling its role as a global convener to support action and innovation in the field of sustainability.

As the General Manager of Blacklane Middle East, what is your vision and mission in regard to this region and how do you foresee the growth of your business in Dubai?

Our mission from a B2B perspective is to grow in the exciting events are working with hospitality and entertainment brands to providing luxury mobility solutions – we have already achieved great success with such stakeholders and look forward to developing this further.

For more information, please visit: www.blacklane.com

INTERVIEW WITH PETER LYNGDORF THE BOY WHO LOVED MUSIC AND TURNED HIS PASSIONS INTO A BUSINESS EMPIRE

Irecently had the opportunity to catch up with Mr Peter Lyngdorf, founder of Steinway Lyngdorf, during his visit to Singapore in January 2023.

Steinway Lyngdorf is dedicated to making the world’s best sound systems. With the opening of a new showroom at Millenia Walk #01-35 in Singapore by their distribution partner, AV One, AV One dedicated a new, stylish demo room for Steinway Lyngdorf, featuring a Dolby Atmos multichannel system with Steinway & Sons Model S-15 and the new Model A. AV One is selected as their distribution partner as they have similar values especially in their love for music and how they treat customers. Everyone who walks in the door of AV One is treated with the same respect and level of (and quality) in the service they provide for their customers. Apart from that, Mr Lyngdorf is of the opinion that AV One is highly professional and has an amazingly strong sales and marketing team.

Singapore is a natural market for Steinway Lyngdorf due the enormous amount of wealth – according to a report by HSBC Holdings Plc, more than 13 per cent of adults in Singapore will be worth more than US$1 million (S$1.38 million) by 2030 – potential customers will need a considerable amount of wealth to buy a Steinway Lyngdorf’s system and because of the fact that Singapore is a condense market – Mr Lyngdorf reckons that it is fine having just one “shop” for Steinway Lyngdorf.

As a person who overcame social norms, Mr Lyngdorf welcomes

competition in a dense market like Singapore and “prefers” his products to be compared to other Audio Manufacturers. He believes that with competitions drive constant innovations and it keeps his team of engineers busy and engaged. Mr Lyngdorf, in fact, is passionate about making even better and higher quality products that the previous version his company has produced and shared with me an insider information that other than using the latest sound measurement technology, he has an area dedicated in his factory where he kept all his company’s past creations in a “sealed enclosure” which his engineers will refer to, to compare with any new creations to ensure that any new creations’ sound quality will surpass the previous ones which were the best they had ever made previously. Although till this day, Mr Lyngdorf will still personally listens to his top range products to ensure their quality.

In his quest to follow his passion, Mr Lyngdorf was almost expelled from his high school due to his low grades.

Mr Lyngdorf was hooked on music and sound at a young age of 10 in 1963 when he first heard the Beatles on the radio. At that time, there was only 1 radio station in Demark and it was only from 4pm to 5pm where the station will be playing pop music. I could resonate with him as the Beatles were one of my favourite band (other than ABBA) growing up as my mum (same generation as Mr Lyngdorf) will keep playing their music at home ever so often that I could recite some lyrics.

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Mr Lyngdorf was wow-ed and so intrigued by the Beatles’ music that, at that time, while he worked as a part time errand boy, he would save up to buy himself a tape recorder to record the Beatles so that he could listen to their music whenever he likes and not be restricted by the radio station’s pop music play schedule. His tape recorder had built-in small speakers but he wasn’t happy with it so he started building bigger and better speakers as he would like to listen to the Beatles on better sound quality and for as loud as he wished. As he got better each time, he started building speakers for his friends during his high school.

But Mr Lyngdorf’s dad wasn’t a fan of the Beatles or loud music. So at aged 15, Mr Lyngdorf decided to move out to live by himself so he could play and listen to music for as loud as he wished. He left his family and rented an apartment, although he still sees them once a week and was in good relations with them.

After graduating from high school, Mr Lyngdorf worked 3 weeks in Marketing and 3 weeks in Shipping before starting his own company making and selling Audio systems. To Mr Lyngdorf, that was “6 weeks of proper education” - that is, in shipping, marketing and advertising - well enough for him to run his own business.

Without any university degree as oppose to his competitors, Mr Lyngdorf attributes what is key to his successes is by doing things differently and humility. Mr Lyngdorf’s personal mantra; “Whenever you meet arrogance you should smell

opportunity.”. He do not rest on his laurels but constantly challenges his team to keep innovating and “jump the fence where it is higher”. Mr Lyngdorf is keenly interested on improving the Audio technology and not too worried about next quarter results; it’s about moving technology to a different level and making better and not necessity cheaper products.

By aged 27, Mr Lyngdorf has quite a considerable business in the Scandinavian’s Hi-Fi Industry.

In 2006, Mr Lyngdorf sold a Lyngdorf system to a gentleman in Sweden who were so impressed that he called Mr Lyngdorf to share that this is the first time he heard the sound of a piano from a Hi-Fi system that sounded exactly like a piano and that the sound’s quality was so crystal clear that he could differentiate the different brands of pianos playing. That gentleman happened to know all the Top Management and Owners of Steinway & Sons and thought he should introduce them to Mr Lyngdorf as there could be opportunities to collaborate in some way or another. That was the start of how Steinway Lyngdorf was born.

This year, Mr Lyngdorf will celebrate the 15th Year Anniversary of Steinway Lyngdorf and the iconic Model D loudspeaker through the launch of a special Anniversary Edition. When asked about more details on the new edition, Mr Lyngdorf was tight-lipped about it however he shared that what he is able to reveal is that their flagship, iconic design will be maintained.

Mr Lyngdorf attributed his success to his strong company culture too, in that, it is all about the customer, all about quality and all about reliability. As he put it, every employee is “infused” with both core values; Customer Focus and Honesty –the driving force for Mr Lyngdorf’s empire. Mr Lyngdorf recalled during his younger days, he had encountered many dealers who were not honest with the customers, so he told himself if he were to start his own business, it will have to be a good company for the customers. All employees are expected to do the right thing when dealing with customers. This also means that the quality of every single products will have to be perfect. Product quality are not statistics in the company - it has to be 100% perfect or a total failure; every single product is for a person and he or she has to be a satisfied and happy customer. To Mr Lyngdorf, the production team are the most important people in the company while he is the least important as without a quality product, the sales team would not have been able to sell their products. Mr Lyngdorf do not like to feel important at all. After our catch up, he will be leaving Singapore for Bangkok, which he is looking forward to this trip; that is where he could truly be himself, wearing his shorts, t-shirt and slippers and go about his day. Mr Lyngdorf do not like to stay in a luxury hotel, even as he owns an apartment in the Four Seasons Residences Bangkok, he very much prefers to stay in local budget hotel to immerse himself in the local culture where he says, it in his words, “The Thai people are

so humble and polite. When they serve you, they do so with all their heart without any agenda.” - Pretty much, the similar kind of culture, Mr Lyngdorf had instilled upon at Steinway Lyngdorf; “everything is for the customer”.

Mr Lyngdorf is thankful that he do not need to micro-manage his employees; they know that their products are good and that they are working with a company who has integrity as everyone are (expected to be) honest to the customers so they are proud of working for the company. It all started from the love for music and knowing that there’s an opportunity to improve things; with good people who are enthusiastic about doing the right thing, there’s no need to micro-manage.

Music is important because it helps evokes emotional responses and direct moods. It helps to immerse an audience to a world which the composer had wanted them to experience. If the sound quality is top-notch, it gives a fantastic amount of enjoyment that causes goosebumps. But designing a loud speaker to achieve high level quality sound is so much more complicated compared to designing a TV as there are only just 2 to 3 parameters that can be changed. For example, different acoustic within the space where the speaker is placed requires different parameters to be changed. Resolution that you hear with your ears is many times more than that of you see with your eyes. The amount of innovation opportunity, one can do for sound is tremendous.

Innovate and improve something, you get an even more pleasurable experience which is also what that keeps Mr Lyngdorf excited.

He recalled fondly of an email from a customer living in Sentosa Cove (one of the riches residential areas in Singapore) who had bought two systems; one of which was the biggest and most expensive Steinway Lyngdorf’s system - that customer wrote that he bought it because

it made him look good in front of his friends due to the prestige for owning one but the real reason for writing to Mr Lyngdorf is to thank him for reminding him that he loves music.

One tip that Mr Lyngdorf have for all the music lovers out there; buy a good quality noise cancelling headphones and use it often; you never know when you can be exposed to loud sound that could damage your

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hearing. Mr Lyngdorf uses it very often, for example when he is driving (even when he drives a “quiet” luxury car), on the plane and especially if he is going to a concert. Mr Lyngdorf uses noise cancelling earplugs frequently for protection. With that, your earing is fresh and even if it is quiet, he guarantees that you will enjoy the quiet in a different way.

Interview conducted by Irene Ho, CEO, The Luxury Network Singapore

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AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH PAATA SULABERIDZE, FOUNDER OF QUEEN SOPHIA

The Luxury Network UAE recently embraced Queen Sophia as one of its newest members, and we were grateful to interview the Founder of Queen Sophia, Paata Sulaberidze, and the remarkable figure behind the Georgian honey, which today has reached far beyond the borders of Georgia and is gaining unprecedented popularity worldwide. He told us about the company, its activities and future plans.

FIRSTLY, CAN YOU PLEASE TELL US WHERE THE IDEA OF HONEY PRODUCTION CAME FROM?

First of all, I will tell you that the idea is not new and the idea of its implementation has been around for a decade. The idea came about 15 years ago, when the Patriarch of Georgia preached and emphasized the benefits of honey water. After that, we started intensive research on how to produce honey water. Unfortunately, it turned out that it was impossible to store honey water due to its perishable nature and as a result the plan was delayed.

A couple of years ago, thanks to the innovative cap invented by my son Luka Sulaberidze, it was possible to store honey and water in a bottle so that they did not mix together before consumption. From this stage, we started production and expansion of products.

INDEED, THIS IS VERY INTERESTING, CAN YOU PLEASE EMPHASIZE MORE ON WHY YOU CHOOSE HONEY, AND NOT ANY OTHER GEORGIAN PRODUCT? DOES HONEY PRODUCTION HAVE ANY SYMBOLIC VALUE FOR YOUR COMPANY APART FROM BUSINESS?

Everyone agrees that honey is a unique food (and not only) product. It has a great cultural and historical value. However, even many Georgians do not know the fact that Georgia is the cradle of this great culture. In Georgia, specifically in Samtskhe - Javakheti korgans, ancient jars were discovered, in which honey was stored. It is 14 centuries older than the honey of Tutan Khamon.

This fact definitely deserved the greatest attention and was a very significant encouragement for us to introduce the great culture of Georgia to the entire world. Obviously, it is very important for us to sell our products and to enter the global market, however, this is not our only goal. The most important thing for us is to introduce our culture and traditions to other countries through the medium of honey.

COULD YOU PLEASE TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXCLUSIVE AND AUTHENTIC BRAND “QUEEN SOPHIA”?

As I mentioned above, for our company honey is a powerful “weapon” for the promotion of Georgian culture. That is why the honey bottled by us is placed in special jars. The world’s leading jewelers worked for years to create a unique design of the jar lid. That’s exactly why we created the website and produced various video clips. The “Queen” of all this process is Sofia Kupatadze, who is the face of the brand.

All negotiations with foreign partners are under her leadership, and she will be the “Honey Queen” at many events planned by us. One of these is the Honey Palace, we are planning to build this in collaboration with our foreign partners.

LASTLY, WHY IS DUBAI THE MOST IMPORTANT MARKET FOR YOUR PRODUCTS? AND, WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE PLANS AND GOALS IN REGARDS TO EXPANSION OF YOUR BUSINESS AND COOPERATION WITH OTHER COUNTRIES AND REGIONS?

At first, we started producing products in our own country. In order to have great interest from Georgians, we created a showroom, than a Honey CafeLaboratory and also an enterprise. We collect honey made by Georgian entrepreneurs and then pour it into jars. We give them an opportunity to present their products abroad and to give them access to a variety of global markets and other worldwide destinations.

One of the Arab visitors who visited the Honey CafeLaboratory expressed his desire to cooperate with us, and so with united efforts, we have reached to a result that today tons of honey is passing through Dubai.

We are also planning to open a Cafe - Laboratory and the construction of a honey palace too.

As for cooperation with other countries, we have already received plenty of interest from different countries, such as Japan, America, Kuwait and many more. Our main goal is to select the right partners, increase sales and introduce our country and products globally.

I am proud to say this, that our company is ready for any challenges. We know that clean, natural, authentic and well-produced Georgian honey with proper management and message, will make us win the hearts of all other countries and consumers worldwide.

For more information, please visit queensophia.com

In conversation with John Good, Managing Director, LSH Auto Australia,

Could you tell us about LSH Auto Australia and how the brand was established in Australia?

LSH Auto came to Australia in 2015 when we fully bought the Mercedes-Benz Sydney operation from the importer and distributor Mercedes-Benz Australia. In the same year we also purchased the Mercedes-Benz Brisbane operation and in 2017 we purchased the last factory owned operation Mercedes-Benz Melbourne. That made us the largest Mercedes-Benz retailer in Australia. We established LSH Auto Australia as a separate entity and subsidiary of LSH Auto Holdings to cohesively bring together the 3 businesses and 10 outlets.

Internationally the group has been a strong partner of Mercedes-Benz for over 50 years, and we have grown to be the largest retailer of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and vans in the world. That’s a backing and depth of experience that is unique in this market.

You have been associated with the Mercedes-Benz brand throughout your career. Can you tell us about your experience with the business?

I commenced my career as a graduate management trainee in one of the first programs Mercedes-Benz had initiated in Australia. The unique program provided a solid platform to understand the many operating areas of the company, the fantastic products, customer relationship management, and this importantly provided me with a solid springboard to develop my career within the organisation.

I have been fortunate throughout my career to have worked in various international markets including Southeast Asia, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom.

The opportunity to further strengthen my relationship with the LSH Group came when I was recommended to head their Taiwan business approximately 15 years ago. I subsequently joined the LSH Group and have been fortunate to support the Group’s international growth strategies since then.

As the CEO of LSH Auto, you have been focused on securing a leading presence in Australia, what has this involved?

The most important elements are to ensure you have a great team that can deliver an unmatched customer experience and that, as a result, customers build trust in the LSH Auto brand. Trust that will lead to a motoring-life-long engagement, delivering not only premium motoring but a lifestyle enhancing relationship.

We have set about, very deliberately, to build long-term relationships that transcend the simply transactional. We take that view with our customers, our team and our partners. It sounds simple but in retail industries it’s not always something that gets the primary focus.

We are investing in our people and state-of-the-art, industry leading facilities, as well as establishing strong and proactive connections within our communities. All on top of ensuring that we build strong personal and beneficial relationships with our customers.

With the teams we inherited we worked carefully and methodically on increasing their identification and alignment with our brand, their feeling of inclusion and participation, and their opportunities for career progression and job satisfaction.

Of course we added some executive skills that created a more coordinated group out of what were previously three separate businesses and we took the values and success of LSH Auto internationally as our guide.

the nation's leading Mercedes-Benz retail group.

What are the attributes you feel are required to lead this business?

Naturally, there are many attributes that one should focus on when leading a business. It also somewhat depends on the situation you are faced with, and the identified strategies being actioned. For example, spearheading a successful growth strategy or positioning your business as a leader in an emerging market versus a mature market may call on different skills.

A key attribute to success is to attract, retain, and manage a strong team aligned with your vision. This includes being a positive role model, as the tone and style of an organisation is always set from the top. Having a positive company culture is also imperative, along with communicating a clear direction and being decisive.

You don’t always need to make every decision, however, in resolving certain high-level issues you do need to act decisively. I would also highlight that, fundamentally, you must have a growth mindset in order to adapt to the significant changes that are taking place within the automotive industry globally.

Your Brisbane precinct is the largest dealership in the southern Hemisphere, what’s the plan for this location?

Actually, the Mercedes-Benz Brisbane operation is the anchor tenant of what is known as the Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct. The building, which covers the entire riverside site, is held by our sister company LSH Property Australia.

Together we have worked on creating a luxury experience location that has no equal in this market.

There are four floors taken by the dealership, plus basement parking and car detailing. Customers arrive in a hotel style concierge reception on level one, the showrooms are open and equipped with interactive screens where our consultants can take customers through configuring their cars. We have a three-level green wall with 14,000 plants, we have a dedicated AMG Experience Centre and a service centre on

the second floor that is flooded with natural light and has panoramic views of the city, which also allows customers to see their car being serviced.

The other tenants are all part of creating a lifestyle destination where not only customers, but also the public can come and enjoy a range of activities. Of course, there is a riverside café, there also is a fitness and wellness centre, a full commercial bakery that supplies the café and other outlets, and a cooking school, plus one of Brisbane’s most exclusive real estate operators has their head office in the building.

So, the idea was to create a destination, not just a dealership. It’s about engaging with our customers and target audience. We want to offer added value to their lifestyle not just a simple transaction.

I have to say that it has worked very well. It’s a unique concept and it could well be mirrored, if the conditions are right in other locations.

Can you tell us about

the brand values of LSH Auto?

Somewhat unconventionally we have two mottos that we live by. They are, for our customers – You Come First. Always. For our team – You Matter. Always.

We treat those two statements as the anchoring points for everything we do.

They are underpinned by our five key values, being – Trust, Integrity, Teamwork, Relevance and Social Responsibility. We feel those values are fairly self-explanatory, but we do spend time reinforcing the understanding of those values within our team and, naturally, with new team members.

Both our guiding mottos and our values work towards supporting our vision of delivering a world leading personal ownership experience, with a passion for our customers, our people, and our community.

These are not just nice things to say and aspire to, they guide what we all do daily. What is particularly encouraging is how well accepted our values and mission are by our team and how evident it is that they work to live our values and deliver on our mission.

With regards to your employees, what programs or initiatives do you have in place to support their automotive careers? How do you support diversity inclusion?

We have a significant program of team development initiatives. These begin from the start of careers, such as our apprentice and our cadet programs and continue with discipline specific ongoing training, updates on technology, best practice and sharing of experience.

We also work with team members to identify their career objectives and provide them with guidance and support in achieving those. Add to that our management and leadership

training and development programs for our senior team members, and you have a very active career development program.

In relation to diversity and inclusion we respect our team member’s lifestyle choices, fundamentally seeing our role as to make their professional lives rewarding and fulfilling. We make no distinction as to gender, identity of cultural background in finding and supporting the best possible team members. The only exception to that is we actively seek to redress the imbalance in female to male team members that is traditional in our industry, both on the sales and workshop floors and in management. I am very pleased to note that our Executive Leadership Team has strong female and culturally diverse representation.

AFR Boss named LSH Auto as one of the best places to work in 2022, can you tell us more about why this was awarded?

The award relies heavily on an anonymous survey of our staff, and to that end it is especially rewarding that our team supported our nomination. Of course, there are elements of our core values, and how we bring those to life for the team, that played a big role in our being named.

Our support of career development was obviously a significant factor, as is our focus on being a long-term community contributing business. In fact, we connect our team with community support through our Choice Awards, a quarterly program that recognises exceptional team effort and contribution and then makes a donation to a charity nominated by those recognised.

A combination of all those efforts and a recognition of the value of developing and keeping a great team is probably what drove our recognition as a great place to work, and as the only automotive company to be acknowledged.

You have a customer loyalty program, ‘Iridium Club’. Why did you implement this?

Central to developing brand trust is creating a feeling of connection and even family with your customers. The iridium Club is an important way to deliver additional value, not only in a retail sense but also with lifestyle enhancing activities and opportunities.

We work hard to gain an understanding of what is of value to our customers, and we have developed numerous partnerships that offer them commercial and lifestyle benefits through being part of our loyalty program.

The reception we have received, as judged by the proportion of customers joining, has been very positive.

What kind of benefits does the Iridium Club offer to members?

The goal is to add value, not only to their vehicle ownership journey, but also to their lifestyle. That is why we have developed partnerships with major brands that can offer benefits and special access. Brands that we have come to understand are a good fit both with our brand and with our customer’s lifestyles.

I won’t go through them all here, but they include well-regarded brands in personal services, travel, jewellery, hospitality and much more.

We also offer our Iridium Club members preferential access to events, such as drive experiences, golf days, tickets to performances by our cultural partners and money can’t buy events created just for them.

A conversation with John Good, Managing Director, LSH Auto Australia

What are your main pillars for customer engagement?

As I have intimated, we have a small number of brand engagement pillars that have been developed through a close understanding of our customer’s interests and pastimes.

The four key pillars are, fine dining, health and well-being, arts and culture and social and environmental responsibility. I think you can gauge, from what I have said so far, that we are deeply engaged in each of those pillars.

Does LSH Auto have brand ambassadors?

We do, but very limited and always linked to our brand engagement pillars. Consequently, we have Li Cunxin, Artistic Director of the Queensland Ballet and famous as Mao’s last Dancer, renowned chef Shannon Bennett who, obviously, is linked to fine dining, multiple Olympic Champion Stephanie Rice, and racing driver Peter Hackett, who are both linked to health and well-being.

Each was chosen after carefully considering how we could develop true long-term partnerships, rather than just offering a donation.

Street Side Medics, founded by 2022 Young Australian of the Year Dr. Daniel Nour, is providing medical services to the homeless and dispossessed and our ability to speed the roll-out of those services, by providing Mercedes-Benz vans to be converted into mobile clinics, made our participation a natural fit.

How do you feel they support/benefit the brand?

Each has an involvement in activities and benefits we offer to our customers. From offering lock-down recipes during the pandemic, to attending and supporting sports and drive days, to personal briefings at cultural performances. It’s all about using their skills and knowledge to offer something not easily or normally accessible.

We also have a number of dedicated activities in development that will harness the skills and knowledge of all ambassadors to provide experiences and knowledge that will deliver on our objective of adding value to our customer’s lifestyles.

Can you tell us about Corporate social responsibility programs you have spearheaded or support and why you chose them?

We have three core Corporate Social Responsibility partners. They are, Street Side Medics, The Chain Reaction Foundation Challenge and the Sapphire Project - ocean protection initiative.

Similarly with The Chain Reaction Challenge Foundation, our ability to provide lead, logistic and safety vehicles for the annual program of charity bike rides has been instrumental in helping them raise over $38 million for children’s charities since they began.

With the Sapphire Project we see our participation and the raising of awareness with our customers as part of the responsibility all Australians have to preserve the unique and wondrous ocean environment with which we have been blessed.

Mercedes-Benz is a iming for z ero emissions by 2 039, how does LSH Auto see it’s role in supporting this?

We were selected as one of the first Australian Mercedes-Benz retailers to offer the EQ range. A range that is now expanding, and quickly. We have invested in the technology and skills necessary to support the EQ range and in the knowledge that our team need to be subject matter experts.

The change will be driven by a number of factors, including customer demand and perceptions of utility. We will play our role in providing availability of the products and the unmatched total ownership experience that we always strive to deliver.

John Good, Stephanie Rice, Shannon Bennett, and Li Cunxin

John Good and Dr. Daniel Nour, founder of Street Side Medics

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MONARK Interiors is a multi-cultural design studio that was established in 2018 in Istanbul, launched a branch in cooperation with Zan design in 2021 in Doha, and was officially registered in Jordan 2022, thus still a young company.

However, its team of passionate designers and specialists that represent a long experience in this business and hold many nationalities and backgrounds, made it possible for them to operate, both locally and globally. As a result, they are proud to have been able to build a strong foundation in the market in a short period of time.

They believe that design is not just about aesthetics, but a science-based art that has a strong influence on our daily lives.

Hence, MONARK Interiors understand that each project has its specific needs and a level of quality with the work involved, therefore, they create personalized concepts that directly correlate to the needs of its clients and their individual style in order to reflect their authentic identity.

They strive to demonstrate the essential link between art, science, psychology and daily life through their designs, and they are keen to play a professional active role in creating sustainable environments all around the world, and creating cultural harmony.

Its group of interior architects, furniture designers, graphic designers and product designers work closely with their clients to execute residential, commercial, educational, hospitality and landscape projects. In addition to their furniture, lighting, and carpet customization services.

It took them two years of prototyping before they’ve decided the joint venture agreements with manufacturers and ateliers in Turkey, Jordan, Egypt, and Iran.

THE LUXURY NETWORK WELCOMES WAVERLEY BMW

The Luxury Network is very excited to announce that Waverley BMW continues their membership at The Luxury Network Australia in 2023.

At Waverley BMW, they understand how exciting owning a new BMW can be, so whether it is your first BMW or you’re looking to update, it should always be an enjoyable experience. Their friendly and approachable team are fluent in many languages and happy to work with you to determine the best options for you.

Their well-appointed showroom is designed to showcase the latest range of BMW models, options and colours. They also stock a

large range of pre-owned vehicles, including many makes and models to suit a variety of tastes and budgets.

Their Service Department is equipped with the latest technology and headed up by qualified BMW Master Technicians, so your vehicle is in very capable hands. While they take care of your vehicle you can choose from a range of options to make servicing your vehicle hassle-free.

• Their Fastlane program is all about convenience. They can have your vehicle ready within 90 minutes* to ensure minimal disruption to your day.

• Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, daily newspapers and refreshments from 7:30 am.

• The Service department is also open on Saturday mornings for your convenience

• Interactive Service Consultation at your vehicle provides a transparent 360° service experience.

In order to keep you moving, you can book a complimentary loan vehicle, or utilise their Uber service*

Waverley BMW is conveniently located just off the Monash Freeway at Springvale Road and Ferntree Gully Road, Glen Waverley. Experience an unrivalled location to test drive your next BMW.

Onsite parking is available and they are quick and easy to reach no matter which direction you are coming from:

• 26 minutes from the Melbourne CBD (along the Monash Freeway)

• 9 minutes from Eastlink

• 18 minutes from Berwick

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EXCLUSIVE FIRST TASTE OF THE PRESTIGIOUS FUKUJU SAKE VIA A SAKE AND FOOD PAIRING MASTERCLASS

On the 12th of January 2023, Criadera Concepts, in collaboration with The Luxury Network in Singapore and Air Charter Service, hosted a private Fukuju Masterclass held at Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa.

Criadera Concepts is a homegrown brand founded in 2016 by like-minded individuals with more than 10 years of experience in building markets and brands within and across Asia’s beverage industry. Brands looking to enter the ever-competitive ASEAN market often face high barriers to entry. Be

it, importing products, distribution, or solidifying the brand’s footing in the industry. Together with their subsidiary brands, “The Beverage Clique” and “The Beverage Porter”, they provide a complete 360º solution for businesses looking to enter and succeed in Asia.

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craft charters for organisations including governments, large multinational corporations, etc. The company specialises in providing tailor-made charter solutions to luxury destinations for any aircraft charter request ranging from business meetings to VIP trips.

The masterclass was well-attended by distinguished guests of Air Charter Service and Diplomatic Council Singapore including His Excellency Sok Khoeun, Cambodian Ambassador to Singapore who gave an exclusive first look – and taste – of Fukuju Sake.

Fukuju is a craft sake brewery established in 1751, located in Kobe on the windy foothills of Mt. Rokko. The name Fukuju is derived from one of the Seven Lucky Gods in Japanese mythology, Fukurokuju, which means happiness (Fuku), wealth (Roku), and longevity (Ju).

Having grown immensely in popularity across the past few decades due to incredible foresight and an enthusiastic attitude to be as relevant as possible to today’s consumer needs, the Fukuju brand has transcended the Japanese market and is widely known in the international markets for its premium sakes. In 2022, Fukuju became the first brewery in the world to adopt

a carbon-neutral sake brewing method resulting in the world’s first sake – Fukuju Junmai Shu Eco Zero – with zero carbon dioxide emission in the process of making the sake.

Presented by Mr. Clement Lim from The Beverage Clique Academy, guests were introduced to the rich

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history of Fukuju, advanced production techniques as well as their unique geological placement in the Kobe region near the Rokko mountains that has granted them access to “Miyamizu” the famous mystical water. Fukuju sakes are known to be characterised by elegance, freshness, and a great balance of mineral and fruity notes.

As the masterclass neared the end, the crown jewel of Fukuju was unveiled to much fanfare as Mr. Clement Lim commented on the rarity of obtaining such a bottle for tasting; only 100 bottles are produced globally each year. This premium Daiginjo is produced by collecting only the drops fallen from the sake bag by gravity producing an exceptional harmony of flavours with a silkysmooth texture.

With that, the Masterclass came to an end with a final toast to wish everyone happiness, wealth, and longevity. The Fukuju Sake range featured in this masterclass is currently available for orders at thebeverageporter.com

Why You Should Consider DMCC for Your Next Company

Established in 2002 and located in the UAE’s largest free trade zone of Jumeirah Lakes Towers, the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) is fast becoming one of the leading free trade zones for trading international commodities in the world. Named Global Free Zone of the year eight times in a row by the Financial Times FDI magazine, it has everything you need to establish, grow and scale your business quickly and effectively. The free zone was originally created to support businesses trading in commodities such as gold, precious stones, tea, coffee, agro materials, base metals, virtual assets and cocoa. However, it is now home to over 22,000 registered companies across approximately 600 business activities as diverse as financial services, technology, construction, health services, education and media.

was originally created to support businesses trading in commodities such as gold, precious stones, tea, coffee, agro materials, base metals, virtual assets and cocoa. However, it is now home to over 22,000 registered companies across approximately 600 business activities as diverse as financial services, technology, construction, health services, education and media.

What are the main benefits of setting up in DMCC?

What are the main benefits of setting up in DMCC?

One of the primary advantages of registering a business in DMCC is the allowance for full foreign ownership. As well as this, members also benefit from full exemption from corporate tax and personal income tax for a period of 50 years from company inception within DMCC.

One of the primary advantages of registering a business in DMCC is the allowance for full foreign ownership. As well as this, members also benefit from full exemption from corporate tax and personal income tax for a period of 50 years from company inception within DMCC.

Other key benefits include:

Other key benefits include:

• 100% repatriation of company capital and profits

• 100% repatriation of company capital and profits

• Fast and efficient registration process

• Fast and efficient registration process

• Support with immigration, labour and visa issues

• Support with immigration, labour and visa issues

• Central location with easy access to public transportation and wide range of accommodation

• Central location with easy access to public transportation and wide range of accommodation

• Extensive choice of office premises and business facilities including fully furnished offices, meeting rooms and conferencing facilities

• Extensive choice of office premises and business facilities including fully furnished offices, meeting rooms and conferencing facilities

• Availability of competitively priced freehold commercial properties for sale and lease

• Availability of competitively priced freehold commercial properties for sale and lease

• Tax and import/export duty exemption

• Tax and import/export duty exemption

Industry specific benefits that DMCC offers

Industry specific benefits that DMCC offers

Cryptocurrency and Blockchain

Cryptocurrency and Blockchain

DMCC was the first jurisdiction in Dubai to offer crypto licences and now there are over 500 crypto businesses operating from the centre all of which benefit from the world class service and infrastructure DMCC has created. It offers a wide range of crypto licences and access to a supportive community of over 22,000 companies with accelerator programmes for startups, networking events and even opportunities for funding and mentoring.

DMCC was the first jurisdiction in Dubai to offer crypto licences and now there are over 500 crypto businesses operating from the centre all of which benefit from the world class service and infrastructure DMCC has created. It offers a wide range of crypto licences and access to a supportive community of over 22,000 companies with accelerator programmes for startups, networking events and even opportunities for funding and mentoring.

Diamonds and Precious Stone Trading

Diamonds and Precious Stone Trading

Diamonds and Precious Stone Trading

DMCC’s government backed Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) has solidified Dubai’s status as the world’s third-largest diamond trading centre and enabled it to bridge the gap between producers in Africa, cutting centres in Asia and the consumer markets in Europe. DDE provides precious stone traders and service providers the security of being a part of a globally recognised governance and trade practice network and the unique advantage of being able to access multiple global markets across the entirety of the supply chain.

DMCC’s government backed Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) has solidified Dubai’s status as the world’s third-largest diamond trading centre and enabled it to bridge the gap between producers in Africa, cutting centres in Asia and the consumer markets in Europe. DDE provides precious stone traders and service providers the security of being a part of a globally recognised governance and trade practice network and the unique advantage of being able to access multiple global markets across the entirety of the supply chain.

DMCC’s government backed Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) has solidified Dubai’s status as the world’s third-largest diamond trading centre and enabled it to bridge the gap between producers in Africa, cutting centres in Asia and the consumer markets in Europe. DDE provides precious stone traders and service providers the security of being a part of a globally recognised governance and trade practice network and the unique advantage of being able to access multiple global markets across the entirety of the supply chain.

How can Huriya Private help?

How can Huriya Private help?

How can Huriya Private help?

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Huriya Private has over 20 years of experience in the domain of corporate structuring. We have unparalleled knowledge of business practices and legal requirements in the UAE as well as an international network of contacts and a deep understanding of the needs of modern-day high net worth clients and international businesses. We can guide you through the process of setting up a business in DMCC and ensure that your business is fully compliant with all local laws and regulations.

Huriya Private has over 20 years of experience in the domain of corporate structuring. We have unparalleled knowledge of business practices and legal requirements in the UAE as well as an international network of contacts and a deep understanding of the needs of modern-day high net worth clients and international businesses. We can guide you through the process of setting up a business in DMCC and ensure that your business is fully compliant with all local laws and regulations.

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JETLYFE GALA DINNER IN THE SKY WITH GLENFIDDICH

Jetlyfe Aviation Ltd, a leading provider of private jet travel in Nigeria, hosted a glamorous gala dinner to celebrate the successful launch of its “Future Aviators” program. The event, which took place from the 4th to the 5th of February 2023, was held at the prestigious Legend Business Jet terminal, Murtala Muhammed International airport Ikeja Lagos and brought together some of the biggest names in the aviation industry.

The highlight of the evening was the launch of JetLyfe’s Future Aviators program, which aims to inspire and educate the next generation of pilots. Guests were treated to a 3-course meal and a musical performance by Made Kuti, the grandson of legendary afrobeat artist Fela Kuti.

In addition to the delicious food and entertainment, JetLyfe also treated guests to a round-trip flight from Lagos to Accra, Ghana, aboard one of its private jets. The flight was made even more special by the addition of a rare and luxurious experience with Glenfiddich 30-yearold whisky served at 30,000 feet by the Meta Luxury Manager for William Grants and Sons for Nigeria, Eddie Madaki.

The gala dinner was a resounding success and received positive

feedback from guests who praised JetLyfe for its commitment to providing an exceptional private jet travel experience.

Jet Lyfe CEO Wisdom Ntoto said, “We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to bring our guests on this unique and luxurious flight and to launch our Future Aviators program. We are committed to inspiring and educating the next generation of pilots and making private jet travel accessible to everyone.”

He also recognised his partners and sponsors whose support brought this visionary initiative to life: Mastercard, GAC Motors, Glenfiddich Whisky, Global Citizen Consultants, Playnetwork Africa, and Quits Aviation.

TLN UAE SUPERCAR TRACK DAY 2023

The Luxury Network UAE in partnership with GearUp events hosted an astonishing Supercar Trackday on the 21st of January, 2023 at Dubai Autodrome, along with other luxury event sponsors and brand partners namely, AR Motors, Belassi, Blacklane, KIZA Restaurant & Lounge, Kiza Bespoke, Mashreq Private Banking, Montegrappa, Ocean360, Qannati, Queen Sophia and Voss.

PAPA DUBAI: THE GRAND LAUNCH OF NIKKEI CUISINE

The Luxury Network UAE hosted “The Grand Launch of Nikkei Cuisine,” in partnership with Papa Dubai. This luxury networking event took place on the 12th of January, at Papa Dubai located at V Hotel, Al Habtoor City, Dubai.

This mesmerizing occasion gathered around 250 VIP guests including the decision makers of our luxury brand members and companies along with their VIP private clients.

The guests truly enjoyed the new hot spot on the map of Dubai, which includes 9 unique bar experiences, exquisite cuisine, and bespoke entertainment.

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The Luxury Network UAE in partnership with Jaeger-LeCoultre hosted a private event along with its member brands and their VIP clients and guests at “The Stellar Odyssey Exhibition” on 16th of February, 2023 at The Dubai Fountains, The Dubai Mall.

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With over a decade of experience in the international luxury industry facilitating access to new high-net-worth individuals, our team has developed thousands of strategies for countless companies. The importance of top-end strategic alliances for financial success is indisputable and yet most companies don’t have the time or the resources to create such ongoing business relationships.

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