The Luxury Network International Magazine Issue 18

WAVES OF CHANGE ISSUE 18 | MAY - JUN 2020

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 afďŹ nity marketing activities.

A Message

Fr om The Editor Dear Valued Readers,

Welcome to the 18th edition of The Luxury Network International Magazine.

Nowadays, whether it is good or evil, I believe that there is a purpose and a message behind everything happening around us.

The COVID-19 pandemic is giving us so many reminders, especially that we are all equal, regardless of how much money we have and what religion or culture or country we come from. The virus treats us all the same, regardless of how healthy our lifestyle is. It also proves that we are all connected, what affects one person has an effect on another; reminding us how short life is and what is most important for us.

In these unprecedented times of uncertainty, it is very important to keep faith and not to lose hope. It is also very essential for us to stay connected.

We hope that this issue can give you time to reflect and recuperate. This is our long-awaited break...an escape.

The time for us to reconnect and step outside will come very soon and all luxury industries back to work and life. Our events will shine again and the venues will be full.

Stay safe and know that we are keeping each one of you in our thoughts every day.

The Luxury Network is and will always be here for you. To live as one, let us take care of one another, wherever we may be.

Meanwhile, enjoy reading the latest issue of TLN Magazine especially dedicated to all our front line workers globally.

Sincerely,

Fares Ghattas Global CEO, The Luxury Network International

Editor-in-chief, The Luxury Network International Magazine

@faresghattas @theluxurynetwork

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LUXURY WILL NEVER DIE

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highlights ISSUE 18 | May - Jun 2020

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International Artist Luke Jerram Creates Coronavirus (COVID-19) Glass Sculpture

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Revealed: The World’s Most Instagrammed Luxury Hotel Brands

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The 10 Best Men’s Fragrances

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The Hublot Classic Fusion Special Edition ‘London’

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The New Decade Brings New Change: Luxury Industry Trends in 2020

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Pronovias Offers Complimentary Wedding Dresses to Hospital Staff Worldwide

105 The New Zealand Lexus Urban Polo 2020 106 TLN Qatar Celebrated Women’s International Day at the Sakura Lounge by Lexus

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BENTLEY MULLINER HAS REVEALED THE ALL-NEW BACALAR

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he rarest two-door Bentley of the modern era and the ultimate expression of two-seat, open-air luxury, this definitive Grand Tourer spearheads a return to coachbuilding by Bentley Mulliner – the oldest coachbuilder in the world. Just 12 examples of this striking, limited-edition model are being created, guaranteeing rarity and exclusivity, and offering supreme luxury and breath-taking performance.

Bacalar, the most exclusive two-door Bentley of the modern era, launches a new Bentley Mulliner operation and forms part of a new strategy for the world’s oldest coachbuilder. With an illustrious coachbuilding history, which can be traced back to the 1500s, Mulliner will, from 2020, offer three different portfolios to customers: Classic, Collections and Coachbuilt.

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As professional cooking techniques have evolved and developed, so too has Gaggenau. Inspired by the principles within the professional kitchen, given the means and the passion, we enable the private chef to produce professional results at home.

“Our plumbed model is the only domestic combi-steam oven with a fully automated self-cleaning system*.� – Olya Yemchenko, Brand Communication Manager Gaggenau

Masters of steam: 20 years in the making Having introduced the steam oven to the private kitchen 20 years ago, we have continued to refine and innovate ensuring we remain at the forefront of modern and professional cooking results in the domestic kitchen.

Our combi-steam ovens are capable of steaming, baking, cooking, braising, grilling, simmering, regenerating, extracting juice and sous-vide cooking.

Our latest combi-steam ovens allow the private chef to master steam, free from constraints. Both the 400 and 200 series can now connect to a fixed water supply. The enlarged cavity, cleverly lit by indirect lighting, conceals a full surface grill behind glass for ease of cleaning and aesthetics.

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Novel Coronavirus Glass Sculpture

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INTERNATIONAL ARTIST LUKE JERRAM CREATES CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) GLASS SCULPTURE IN TRIBUTE TO GLOBAL EFFORT TO COMBAT PANDEMIC

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Profits from this glass model are going to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) who will be assisting developing countries deal with the fallout of the coronavirus epidemic.

nternationally-renowned artist Luke Jerram has created a coronavirus – COVID-19 – glass sculpture in tribute to the huge global scientific and medical effort to combat the pandemic. Made in glass, at 23cm in diameter, it is 1 million times larger than the actual virus.

It was commissioned by a university in America to reflect its current and future research and learning in health, the environment and intelligent systems, and its focus on solving global challenges.

Luke says: “Helping to communicate the form of the virus to the public, the artwork has been created as an alternative representation to the artificially coloured imagery received through the media. In fact, viruses have no colour as they are smaller than the wavelength of light.”

“This artwork is a tribute to the scientists and medical teams who are working collaboratively across the world to try to slow the spread of the virus. It is vital we attempt to slow the spread of coronavirus by working together globally, so our health services can manage this pandemic.”

Made through a process of scientific glassblowing, the coronavirus model is based on the latest scientific understanding and diagrams of the virus.

This new model is just the latest in Luke’s Glass Microbiology series of virus sculptures. Luke and his glassblowing team have, in the past, made other sculptures of viruses from swine flu and Ebola to smallpox and HIV. Respected in the scientific community, the glass sculptures have featured in The Lancet, Scientific American, British Medical Journal (BMJ) and on the front cover of Nature Magazine.

The Glass Microbiology sculptures are in museum collections around the world, including the Metropolitan Museum, NYC; Wellcome Collection, London and the Museum of Glass, Shanghai.

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THE HISTORY OF BURLINGTON Leaders in Traditional Bathroom Design Inspired by Britain’s history of exceptional innovation and effortless style during the 1800s and 1900s, the Burlington portfolio promises a classic, British bathroom look. Leaders in traditional bathrooms, Burlington is renowned for blending modern technology advances with pieces influenced by the eras of great design. The extensive range of beautifully crafted basins, baths, WCs, classic brassware and characterful accessories offers homeowners the choice to be experimental with interiors whilst incorporating a twist of traditional style.

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HAREMLIQUE ISTANBUL MAKES UK DEBUT, LAUNCHING ITS LUXURY SELECTION OF BED LINENS, BATH LINENS AND ACCESSORIES EXCLUSIVELY AT HARRODS

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aremlique Istanbul is pleased to announce its debut in the UK, launching exclusively at Harrods in London. Offering a stunning range of bed linens, quilts and throws alongside a beautiful collection of towels, bath mats and makeup bags, Haremlique Istanbul will be available from the Harrods Bed & Bath department on the 3rd floor. All products from the collection are proudly designed and manufactured in Turkey with a bespoke service offering the option of personalised and made-tomeasure linens.

Founded in 2007 by CEO, Caroline N. Koç, who comes from a family with a century-long history in the textile industry, and Partner and Creative Director N. Banu Yentür, Haremlique Istanbul takes inspiration from the modern city of Istanbul as well as the skill of local artisanal talents, and combines this with the opulence used in Ottoman design. The strength of the brand comes from the combined skill and extensive experience of the two female founders.

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Haremlique Istanbul was founded with the mission to create the world’s finest luxury linens and home textiles, bringing the essence of Turkish design to homes all over the world. Since launching more than 10 years ago, Haremlique Istanbul has become synonymous with quality, timeless designs and long-lasting customer relationships. Already available in Turkey, the Middle East and the USA, its UK launch marks a first step into Western Europe as part of its expansion Haremlique Istanbul prides itself on offering all of its linens specially woven in Turkey. Created from 100% Egyptian cotton, the bed linens are individually embellished with delicate embroidery or lace, while the bath linens are available in different weights and are detailed to match with the various bedding styles available.

Haremlique Istanbul will be available exclusively in Harrods in the UK from March 14 2020, located on the third floor of the flagship store - 87-135 Brompton Road, London, SW1X 7XL

Product highlights:

Hasbahce:

Secret Garden:

Tunel:

Hasbahce is an exclusively designed “toile du jouy” depicting scenes from the Ottoman palace. The beautiful gardens, impressive architectural details and impeccably built fountains were created by the famous miniature artist Taner Alakuş and have been used as beautiful details across bed linens, quilts and makeup bags.

The Secret Garden design depicts an imaginary palace garden and was created using the same toile de jouy technique. Used across bed linens, quilts and shams and created in 100% Egyptian Cotton, Secret Garden features scenes detailing the Ottoman Palace’s mystical atmosphere.

A more contemporary aspect of Haremlique Istanbul’s offering, the Tunel collection, used in bed linens, quilts and cashmere throws, reflects a more clean, minimal and urban style. Taking its name from the Tunel region in Istanbul, the pieces embody the dynamic and historic values of the city.

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THE WORLD’S FIRST MEGA-GT AND KOENIGSEGG’S FIRST FOR FOUR Ultimate performance has belonged to the world of two-seaters with very limited luggage space – until now.

The Gemera is the world’s first Mega-GT and Koenigsegg’s first four-seater. Extreme megacar meets spacious interior and ultimate environmental consciousness.

EXTREME MEGACAR MEETS SPACIOUS AND PRACTICAL INTERIOR The Gemera seats four large adults comfortably with space catering to their carry-on luggage, meaning the Koenigsegg megacar experience can be shared with family and friends.

The notion behind Gemera’s name – a combination of the two Swedish words – “ge” (give) and “mera” (more) signifies “to give more”. A suitable name for a car that adds features and functions without taking away anything that makes it a true megacar.

It is not often one can say a new category of car has been created. But in the case of the Gemera it has to be believed – the Mega-GT. The Gemera is limited to an edition of 300 cars.

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Koenigsegg has been driven to create the ultimate performance car.

Despite being a four-seater, the Gemera easily outperforms most two-seat megacars, both combustion and electric. Still, the focus of the Gemera is taking on longrange public roads – family trips, in comfort, style and safety with never-before-experienced performance.

With its 1.27 megawatts of power and 3500 Nm of torque, the Gemera goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 1.9 seconds and to 400 km/h in record matching pace.

The Gemera comes with the most amazing sound from a 3-cylinder engine ever.

The Tiny Friendly Giant The Gemera yields a combined power output of 1700 bhp or 1.27 MW. Power output from the three motors – one for each rear wheel producing 500 bhp and 1000 Nm, and one E-motor on the crankshaft that produces an extra 400 bhp and 500 Nm to power the front wheels – add up to 1400 bhp as individuals and 1100 bhp when combined.

The Gemera’s 2-liter 3-cylinder dry sumped twin-turbo Freevalve engine, named the Tiny Friendly Giant (or TFG for short) adds another 450 kW or 600 bhp.

The TFG is a progressive outlook on the powertrains of tomorrow. The TFG offers a lighter, more efficient cradle-to-grave solution compared to any combustion engine before it. Combined with electrification, the Gemera can be argued to be cleaner than a long-range EV, by using next-generation combustion technology designed for next-generation renewable liquid fuels, together with a small battery plug-in electrification.

The Gemera, if plugged in and filled with Gen 2.0 ethanol or CO2 neutral methanol like Vulcanol or any mix thereof, becomes at least as CO2 neutral as a pure electric car.

Before these second-generation renewable fuel sources are more accessible, the Gemera can also be driven on E85 and in worst case normal petrol.

Plugged in to go further Equipped with three electric motors, the Gemera can drive completely silent up to 300 km/h, and the powerful 800V battery offers in itself a range of up to 50 km.

The silence in EV mode disguises the true battle cry of the Gemera. When the TFG is activated and the gas pedal hits the floor the Gemera comes alive with a riotous roar as it disappears into the horizon.

All-wheel steering and torque vectoring The 3000 mm wheelbase gives unprecedented comfort and straightline stability. The rear-wheel steering makes sure the Gemera corners with agility and can achieve a turning radius only seen in smaller cars. At high speed, the rearwheel steering also gives even better directional control.

The mix of all-wheel steering and all-wheel torque vectoring gives limitless tunability and adaptability of steer-

ing and driving feel, making it possible for the Gemera to be one of the most fun and safe cars on the planet.

Safety in focus The Gemera is one of the safest megacars out there and it is designed for world-wide homologation. The Gemera has a very strong carbon fiber monocoque, six smart airbags, stability control, TC, ABS and ADAS 2.5. It lacks nothing in ultimate safety.

The all-wheel steering and all-wheel drive and all-wheel torque vectoring give the Gemera maximum opportunity to offer a safe, stable and exhilarating drive. ISOFIX is available for both rear seats.

100% four-seater, 100% Koenigsegg The Gemera is the first of its kind in a completely new vehicle category. Still, it has clear ties to all previous Koenigsegg cars and their Swedish and understated design roots.

The Gemera maintains many recognizable Koenigsegg traits like its wrap-around jet fighter inspired windshield, the hidden A-pillars, the simple shapes, the short overhangs and the large side air intakes.

The front design is inspired by the first-ever Koenigsegg prototype – the Koenigsegg CC from 1996.

Of course, the Gemera features giant full-length Koenigsegg Automated Twisted Synchrohelix Actuation Doors (KATSAD) that open wide. The doors are unhindered by the absence of B-pillars, thanks to a strong carbon monocoque. The door openings reveal an impressive four-seater space that boasts equal ease of access, comfort and respect for both front and rear passengers.

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REVEALED: THE WORLD’S MOST INSTAGRAMMED LUXURY HOTEL BRANDS

• The Four Seasons Hotel topped the list as the most “Instagrammed” luxury hotel brand.

• The Soneva Hotel, located in the Maldives, was the most “Instagrammed” hotel brands with 92,614 hashtags.

• St Regis was the second most popular luxury hotel brand, racking in 661,600 hashtags.

• The Rosewood Hotel in London was the most popular hotel for the brand, with nearly 17,000 photos.

Rosewood London

Over the last few years, hundreds of new luxury hotel brands have been appearing around the world.

From extraordinary accommodation, divine culinary options and a never-ending range of facilities, choosing the best hotel brand can be difficult.

In order to find the most popular luxury hotel brands around the world, experts at Flawless.org scoured through Instagram to find the world’s most “Instagrammed” luxury hotel brand. They accumulated the number of hashtags per luxury hotel brand to reveal which is crowned the world’s “favourite”.

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The top 10 most hashtagged luxury hotel brands in the world:

Most hashtagged hotel from the brand

Luxury Hotel Brand

No. of Hashtags

Four Seasons

1,793,007

Koh Samui (Thailand) – 17,482

St Regis

661,600

Bali (Indonesia) – 18,898

Rosewood

610,107

London (England) – 16,967

Mandarin Oriental

543,357

Tokyo (Japan) – 25,761

Park Hyatt

427,263

Tokyo (Japan) – 38,535

Six Senses

186,441

Maldives (South Asia) – 24,816

Soneva

177,746

Maldives (South Asia) – 92,614

Auberge

157,576

California (USA) – 11,850

Belmond

150,935

Rio de Janeiro (Mexico) – 11,850

Oetker Collection

16,618

Antigua (Caribbean) – 1

(including the no. of hashtags)

The Highlights: The Four Seasons Hotel topped the list as the most “Instagrammed” luxury hotel brand, with a whopping 1,793,007 hashtags. The Four Seasons Hotel in Koh Samui in Thailand was the most popular hotel from the chain, with over 17,000 hashtags. This 5-star hotel is situated on the North West coast of Koh Samui in Laem Yai Bay, and each room is fitted with a private infinity pool and bar.

St Regis came in second place, racking in 661,600 hashtags. The brand’s beautiful hotel in Bali was their most popular hotel, receiving nearly 19,000 hashtags.

Rosewood came in third place—with 610,107 hashtags. Of all their hotels, the London Rosewood hotel was the most popular hotel, with nearly 17,000 photos being added to the ‘gram here. This luxurious hotel, situated near Covent Garden, is the perfect mix of British heritage and contemporary sophistication.

Next came the award-winning Mandarin Oriental hotel, with 543,357 hashtags. The Tokyo Mandarin Hotel was ranked the most popular by Instagram, with over 25,000 people taking photos for the ‘gram.

Despite the luxury hotel brand Four Seasons being crowned the most “Instagrammed” chain, the Soneva Hotel in the Maldives was the most “Instagrammed” hotel of all 10 luxury hotel chains. This luxury hotel, situated on the crystal-clear waters of Noonu Atoll, is surrounded by white beaches and tropical greenery – it’s no wonder this hotel racked in an enormous 92,614 hashtags (54,079 more than the second most “Instagrammed” hotel: The Park Hyatt hotel in Tokyo!) flawless.org 27

LVMH ITALIAN MAISONS FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19

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Italy has been hit harder than any other country in the world by the COVID-19 pandemic and LVMH’s Italian Maisons are stepping up to help stem the spread of the virus in their home country.

Their concrete initiatives support health authorities and the medical personnel who are on the front lines around the clock. Here are a few examples of how they are contributing.

LVMH and its Maisons have been mobilized for weeks to help check the spread of COVID-19. The Group’s Maisons in Italy are joining forces to support Italy’s nationwide efforts to eradicate the virus.

Bvlgari has launched massive production of hand sanitizer gel, working with its partner ICR Cosmetics. Priority will be placed on supplying medical establishments most seriously impacted by COVID-19 via the Italian civil protection agency. Bvlgari expects to deliver several hundred thousand 75 millilitre bottles over the next

two months. This major initiative comes a month after the announcement of a significant donation to Rome’s Spallanzani hospital to fund the acquisition of a new high-definition 3D microscope for infectious disease research.

Fendi has been active for several weeks as well, providing financial support for the Lombardy region and sending surgical masks to Tuscany. Over 100,000 masks are to be delivered at the end of the week.

Internationally renowned Milan pastry shop Cova is also helping battle the pandemic. Closed since the second week of March, Cova’s Milan shop recently opened a home delivery service ahead of the Easter holidays. Twenty-five per cent of sales from #CovaAtHome will be donated to Lombardy to help build the new Milano Fiera hospital. Cova is also delivering pastries to Sacco hospital in Milan to support medical personnel on the front lines of the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Loro Piana has made a donation to the Fondazione Valsesia to aid hospitals in Valsesia valley in Northern Italy and provide them with supplies and equipment. The Maison is manufacturing and sending blankets for quarantine centres and providing logistics support in Valsesia. Loro Piana has also begun testing of prototype masks that could be produced for the general public.

Acqua di Parma is contributing to Italy’s national effort with its #StayHome solidarity campaign. All proceeds from online sales of Acqua di Parma home and personal care products (shaving, creams, etc.) will be donated to charities to support urgent public health efforts. The initiative will run throughout April and will also fund purchases of medical equipment.

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Naturally, we at GBRI are disappointed to have had to cancel or postpone all upcoming events with our partners.

However, there is a greater cause to be fought at present and British racing remains focused on supporting the national effort and taking care of its people and horses.

When life returns to normal, we are anticipating that consumers will place greater meaning upon their lifestyle and spending choices, that the overall consumer experience will maaer more and that relationships between a business and its clients will count for more than ever before.

Once we are able to return to our nation’s historic and much-loved racecourses, stables and studs, GBRI will be on hand once again to deliver bespoke experiences for our partners’ clients.

We will continue to treat your most valued clients to unforgeeable behind-the-scenes encounters right at the beating heart of British racing, to help you create the meaningful moments that underpin the most solid of client relationships.

We would therefore like to take this opportunity to invite our fellow members of The Luxury Network to take this time to get in touch and find out more.

Most importantly, however, we would like to wish you the very best of luck and good health for the coming months.

Should you wish to enquire, please contact: Minty Farquhar +44 (0) 7493 869 240 mfarquhar@greatbritishracing.com

JAMES VINCENT MILANO James Vincent Milano is an independent luxury fashion house offering a curated wardrobe for today’s person of discerning taste.

From footwear to outerwear, each and every piece created is meticulously sourced and crafted in specific regions of Italy, transcending clothing and accessories and becoming object of desire.

FOUNDATION AND FOUNDERS In 2017 James Vincent Milano was organically conceived upon a conversation discussing the state of humanity. To its founders, Maria Valerio and Zachary Johnson, fashion is evident in every aspect of life.

Born out of necessity due to lack of truly desirable product, the brand’s strengths reside in the deeply rooted cultural background of the founders – the Italian artisanal and visual savoir-faire and the ambitiousness of the American Dream.

Maria Valerio (25) was raised among fabrics in her aunts’ atelier in Bari, southern Italy. This is where she developed her personal sense of style, together with the understanding and appreciation

for the making of a garment and how it affects a person’s body and feeling. She then left for Milan to pursue a Fashion Styling degree at Istituto Marangoni, followed by a brief stint in a creative direction firm. She controls the art direction and of the management of the brand.

Zachary Johnson (29), born in the suburbs outside Boston, USA, devoted his whole youth to athletics, leading him ultimately to receive a scholarship to a top Division 1 university.

Quickly realizing this was not the path for him, he left school, focusing on his early passion for the relation between cinema and design.

He ultimately ended up in Milan, finally pursuing his one true goal.

He is in charge of the design, the strategic positioning and the press of the brand.

LUXURY INSPIRATION James Vincent Milano has a baroque essence that is conveid through the opulence of the mate-

rials, the bold textures and tones and a dramatic way of interpreting the brand’s codes.

The slick, sensual seriousness of the garments and of the accessories comes from a thorough study of a vast spectrum of references that cross pollinate with our primary vision.

Each and every piece is a statement of an unapologetic confidence, an inflection to the attitude of the wearer.

SENSUALITY The materials we carefully source are the cornerstone of the brand.

The scent, the touch, the look and the feeling of a piece of fabric or leather come before the design.

James Vincent Milano brings its vision to life with all-natural fibers and leathers, picking from some of the most prestigious family owned businesses working in this fields.

We have the privilege to know them, work closely in development with them and gain their knowledge.

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LAMBORGHINI PRODUCES SURGICAL MASKS AND MEDICAL SHIELDS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19

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utomobili Lamborghini is reconverting some departments of its production plant in Sant’Agata Bolognese in order to produce surgical masks and protective medical shields for the Sant’Orsola-Malpighi Hospital in Bologna, which is involved in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, in collaboration with the University of Bologna.

The Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences will oversee validation testing of the medical devices made by Lamborghini, prior to their delivery to the hospital.

One thousand masks a day will be made in the Upholstery Department, the department that produces the interiors and customizations for Lamborghini cars. At the same time, 200 protective medical shields in polycarbonate a day will be made inside the composites production plant and at the Research and Development department

with the use of 3D printers.

Stefano Domenicali, Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, commented: “During an emergency such as this one, we feel the need to make a concrete contribution. We have therefore decided to support the Sant’Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, an institution with which we have had a collaborative relationship for years, through both professional consultancy in promoting programs to protect our workers’ health, and in research projects. We will win this battle together by working in unity, supporting those who are at the forefront of fighting this pandemic every day.”

As a sign of unity and support for the entire nation facing the Coronavirus emergency, every evening Lamborghini lights up the historic headquarter buildings in Sant’Agata Bolognese, with the colours of the Italian flag.

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THE GRAND BAL COLLECTION BY DIOR The Dior Grand Bal collection swirls like a ball gown to the rhythm of the “Dior Inversé” calibre and functional oscillating weight placed on top of the dial which drives the timepiece. Resulting from strict aesthetic requirements, this watch complication echoes Monsieur Dior’s designs.

“The ball gown makes you dream and must make you a dream woman.”

Like satin, faille and taffeta constructed into opulent and architectural party dresses in the Maison’s ateliers, the Dior Grand Bal is adorned with gold threads, net, silk, feathers, gems or scarab beetle elytra. Sure of their attractions, these refined materials and their whirlwind of colours invite us to take the floor and twirl around all night long.

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KERING AND ITS HOUSES DONATE $1M FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS

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n response to the severe outbreak of COVID-19 in the Americas, Kering has partnered with the CDC Foundation to provide personal protective equipment and other vital supplies to assist in meeting the urgent needs of healthcare workers across the region.

Kering and its Houses (Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, Ulysse Nardin, Girard-Perregaux, as well as Kering Eyewear) will collectively donate 1 million USD to the CDC Foundation, to support the valiant efforts of frontline healthcare workers in the United States, particularly in highly impacted states such as New York, New Jersey, California, and Florida, and locations in Latin America.

The CDC Foundation is the independent nonprofit created by Congress to extend the lifesaving work of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through public-private partnerships.

As the global coronavirus pandemic escalates rapidly across the United States, and around the world, there is a growing concern that U.S. community health needs will rapidly outpace capacity. The CDC Foundation’s Emergency Response Fund allows for the deployment of flexible resources to fulfil priority response needs where appropriated funds are not available or cannot be deployed quickly enough. Thus, Kering’s contribution hopes to create complementary impact alongside the government in ways that will protect and provide lifesaving support as together we work to combat this unprecedented pandemic.

In addition, with the stance of aiding the American fashion industry impacted by the pandemic, Kering will support A Common Thread, the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund initiative, as well as ‘Your Friends in New York™ Want to Help.’ an organization launched

by Kerby Jean-Raymond with a mission to create rapid local impact within the community.

These contributions follow those already made by Kering in France, Italy, and China in recent weeks and the production of over 1 million surgical masks and gowns for healthcare personnel.

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SOTHEBY’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY MODERN & CONTEMPORARY SOUTH ASIAN ART AUCTION TOTALS $4.8 MILLION IN NEW YORK

ADDITIONAL WORLD AUCTION RECORDS ACHIEVED FOR: AMARNATH SEHGAL | PT REDDY | MOHAN SAMANT | BENODE BEHARI MUKHERJEE Sotheby’s Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art auction totaled $4.8 million yesterday in New York – exceeding its $4.7 million high estimate, with a strong 91.1% of lots sold.

The sale saw robust online bidding, with 33% of all sold works acquired online. Bidders from 13 countries competed in yesterday’s auction, with 20% of all bidders participating in a Sotheby’s sale for the first time.

Commemorating the 25th anniversary of Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art sales at Sotheby’s worldwide, this result marks the highest total for the category since 2017 in New York. Several notable auction records were established, including for pioneering Indian abstractionist Nasreen Mohamedi.

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anjari Sihare-Sutin, Head of Sotheby’s Modern & Contemporary South Asian Sales in New York, said: “We are extremely pleased with the results from today’s sale, which saw strong demand from international collectors and institutions – many new to auction – and reinforced the health of this market. A curated section on Neo-Tantra was 100% sold, and a diverse selection of works from the Bengal School of Art performed exceptionally well. Significant prices were achieved for works by the Progressive School bastion V.S. Gaitonde, Indian National Treasure Artist Raja Ravi Varma, and a rare canvas by Nasreen Mohamedi, highlighting the range of artists as the market continues to expand and grow.”

Yesterday’s auction was led by Vasudeo Santu Gaitonde’s Untitled from 1963, which achieved $1.8 million – surpassing its $1.5 million high estimate. Renowned as

India’s pioneering abstract artist, Gaitonde painted only five or six works a year, with each painting representing a specific and dedicated relationship of form, color, and consciousness. Gaitonde began his career as a figurative artist, however, by the early 1960s, he began to work towards stillness in his paintings through a meticulous approach to line and color. Some of Gaitonde’s early non-objective paintings evoke the feeling of a landscape, especially his canvases of the early 1960s where gradations of color and geometric forms coalesce almost as a ‘horizon line’ as seen in the present work.

Indian National Treasure artist Raja Ravi Varma’s Untitled (Swami Vishvamitra in Meditation) fetched $860,000 (estimate $700/900,000).

Formerly in the collection of German printer Fritz Schleicher, the present work depicts Brahmarshi Vishvamitra in meditation. A former king who renounced his throne to become a famous and much

venerated sage in Indian history, Vishvamitra is credited with writing a significant part of the Rigveda, the oldest and most sacred collection of Vedic hymns composed in Sanskrit. In this painting, the artist melds the tenets of Indian mythology while incorporating the contrast, detailing and color palette of an Old Master painting.

The auction was highlighted further by Nasreen Mohamedi’s Untitled, circa 1960s, which reached $437,500 – well-exceeding its $300,000 high estimate. The work was originally acquired in Bombay

by American patrons Peggy and Robert Matthews in 1963. Celebrated as a pioneer of minimalist abstract art in India, Mohamedi developed a form of abstraction while working within a community of artists in India, including V.S. Gaitonde. In its commitment to abstraction and composition, the present canvas reveals Mohamedi’s indebtedness to her mentor and fellow-artist Gaitonde.

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NEW ROADHAUS WEDGE RV IS THE IDEAL HOME OFFICE

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he RoadHaus Wedge RV is Wheelhaus’s smallest luxury tiny home model at 250 square feet. It offers a living room big enough for a couch, TV, and fireplace; a kitchen complete with cabinets, a countertop, sink, stovetop and refrigerator; a full bathroom; and a bedroom or office area large enough for a queen bed. RoadHaus comes standard with a covered outdoor deck offering outdoor living space protected from sun and inclement weather. It is built on a steel frame with wheels so it can be easily transported to any site. Prices start at $87,800 with appliances and hardware included.

“If you like the architecture of our original Wedge model but don’t need all the space, the RoadHaus Wedge RV is a smaller yet refined version at a fraction of the cost,” said Wheelhaus founder Jamie Mackay. “This model is also perfect for a backyard office.”

Windows run the length of the RoadHaus to let in an abundance of natural light while being thoughtfully placed to allow privacy. Ceiling heights angling up from 9 feet in the bedroom to over 10 feet in the living room give the space an expansive feeling. An over-sized glass door connecting the living room to the outdoor deck adds to the feeling of spaciousness.

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#PORCELANOSAPOSITIVITY SPACIOUS KITCHENS

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orking from home is, for many of us, unchartered territory. It certainly has its pros, like not having to buy a supermarket ready meal or lunch deal every single day.

However, it also has its cons, like having a seemingly never-ending conveyor belt of dirty dishes to wash! The common factor between these pros and cons? The kitchen.

The state of our kitchens can heavily influence our mood and motivation. Empty fridge? How am I meant to work on an empty stomach! Stacks of dishes? How am I meant to work with all this clutter around the house!

The layout and décor of your kitchen can affect your mood in a similar manner.

An open plan kitchen, offering plenty of space and a flowing sense of connectivity, can help to ebb away any feeling of claustrophobia and restriction. Whilst we’re working from home and have more time with our families, avoiding the isolation of a separate room for the kitchen can aid togetherness.

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The modern open plan kitchen can be a designer statement, with the kitchen treated like a crafted piece of joinery. No longer a series of compartmentalised rooms, the shared areas of the home can become fully integrated into a single, communal space to escape from the noisy outside world for a while.

Of course, many of us live in contained flats and houses, but this doesn’t mean that you can’t be innovative when creating the sensation of spaciousness in the kitchen. If you are able to arrange all cabinets, worktops and appliances to one wall, you will free up room for traffic flow elsewhere in the kitchen.

Here to provide you with inspiration along every step of the way is GAMADECOR, the kitchen and bathroom furniture company of the PORCELANOSA Group. GAMADECOR creates top quality contemporary kitchens that combine beauty and functionality to perfection through its Residence and Emotions collections. They provide ideal solutions featuring original kitchen designs that reflect the latest trends, creating a harmonious setting offering both practical resources and functionality.

There’s the E9.30 (Emotions), with its large doors designed to hide parts of the kitchen and provide a more spacious area. There’s also the R3.70 (Residence) for extra workspace of E6.90 (Emotions) using nano technology to provide scratch resistant surfaces, providing a finish perfect for a busy kitchen. Its neutral style complements many colours.

Durable and understated countertops and backsplashes, furniture with excellent storage capacity, glass or KRION™ shelves, tall cupboards and household appliances can all be integrated into the wide range of mix and match kitchens from GAMADECOR. With kitchens often being the epicenter of the home, in addition to a place for cooking, they have also taken on a social component. With this in mind, sustainability, resource optimisation, space and timeless design are just a few of the main ingredients in GAMADECOR’s creations.

So, what are you waiting for?!

Start planning the next steps in the interior design of your homes and kitchens! And remember, keep the #PORCELANOSAPositivity flowing!

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SOOTHING SCENTS FOR UNINTERRUPTED MINDFULNESS

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any of us are replacing our food, home and beauty products with more natural and organic alternatives. Now Holistic London have created the most amazing scents that are organic and eco-friendly.

Studies show that paraffin candles release harmful chemicals. These can cause problems which affect your skin and health. Many of the fragrances they use can be just as dangerous if they’re not natural. Often overlooked the wick could be another problem as can leave fumes when made from non-natural materials such as natural cotton. Holistic London searched far and wide for organic and non-toxic alternatives. They realised the need for well-designed, natural and healthy candles. Holistic London began experimenting with candles that anyone would enjoy burning in their own home.

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Holistic London are proud candlemakers and are passionately involved in every detail, however small, making products that deserve to be in people’s homes.

Holistic London are only made with two high-quality natural ingredients. Their renewable, eco-friendly soy wax is of the highest quality whilst their essential oils are sourced for the very best scents that provide stunning aromas and last much longer than industry standard candles. This means all their candles are plant based, vegan and cruelty free, in simple words ‘100% Clean’. Because Holistic London only use pure essential oils their candles deliver a comforting and surround aromatherapy experience.

With a wide selection of fragrances to suit any home, mood or personality Holistic London provide a stunning choice.

Grapefruit + Rosemary – A multi-faceted fragrance with combines two of the best natural ingredients to lift your spirits.

Bergamot + Wildflowers - A calming experience packed in a citric floral blend. A must for lovers of the great outdoors.

Cedarwood + Spices - A provocative and evocative scent with a unique profile, designed for cinnamon lovers and those who love a little spice.

Peppermint + Sandalwood - Delightfully tingly and refreshing, it fills your home with a stunning uplifting scent.

Lavender + Patchouli - A rich aromatic and woody blend, ideal to lower tensions and help your have a wonderful sleep.

At Holistic London they believe in #SlowLiving meaning passionately loving the things you value and embracing the fact of but doing less and enjoying it more.

Visit www.thisisholisticlondon.com for more information.

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H E L P I N G P E O P L E WA K E U P TO S L E E P

Left to right: Go Pillow, Boost Pillow, Therapeutic Knee Pillow, Back Sleep Pillow

HYO U MAN K I N D I S O N A M I S S I O N TO B R I N G A G R E AT E R AWA R E N E S S O F T H E P O W E R O F S L E E P.

Hyoumankind founder Steph Wyborn was struggling to get a restorative night’s sleep. Determined to find answers, she studied the science of sleep, and its impact on physiology, beauty and wellbeing.

With plenty of scientific evidence to support the power of sleep – but few specialised pillow solutions – Steph knew she would need to design her own.

Ergonomic design and aesthetics were paramount, as was material selection – a high-grade, advanced memory foam for exceptional support and comfort.

The result of almost 10 years of R&D, the Hyoumankind range is now available.

hyoumankind.co.nz

A commitment to manufacture in New Zealand means quality control meets Steph’s exacting principles.

It’s these standards that see Hyoumankind pillows used and loved by elite sportspeople, aesthetic specialists, physical therapists and people who are embracing the luxury of deep, restorative sleep.

“Our intention is that your Hyoumankind pillow – like the reusable water bottle – will become an integral part of your everyday life, always with you, offering luxurious support and comfort wherever you go.”

—— Steph Wyborn Founder of Hyoumankind

GLOBETROTTER NIGHT NIGHT FLIGHT

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At once graphic, cartographic and hemispherical, the Globetrotter Night gives its display of world times over to the night. Beneath a crystal dome, this timepiece plays on nocturnal nuances and city lights.

In the 1780s, John Arnold contributed to the great revolution in ocean navigation with his marine chronometers.

The Globetrotter Night reflects this historical legacy with its cartographic features and world times. As night follows day, Arnold & Son cloaks its Globetrotter in darkness, spectacularly showcasing our northern hemisphere when shrouded in vesperal shadow.

Panoramic vision Beneath a large sapphire crystal dome, an arch supports a half-globe in shades of grey and blue. It depicts the continents, the seas and the lights of the large cities located north of the equator. On the edge of the planet, a sapphire ring breaks down the 24 hours of a day. Transparent between 6 am and 6 pm, a metal treatment has been used to darken it, indicating the night-time hours.

Together, the hemisphere and ring display the time in one part of the world, represented in a highly original way. In the absence of a dedicated hand or city disc, the time is read geographically in accordance with the continents.

held in place by screws with polished heads and chamfered slots.

Watchmaking ergonomics These finishes are echoed extensively on the A&S6022 self-winding calibre powering the Globetrotter Night. Entirely developed and produced by the Arnold & Son Manufacture, it has a nocturnal style thanks to the widespread use of NAC-type surface treatments. The bridges are polished and chamfered, finished with Côtes de Genève stripes and coloured grey. The skeletonised oscillating weight is engraved and treated chemically with ADLC black and NAC grey to obtain a two-tone appearance using a matt straight-grained finish.

Beyond these aesthetic details, what makes the A&S6022 calibre special is its easy setting, thanks to a three-position crown. The first winds the movement. The second adjusts the local time hand by one-hour jumps either clockwise or anti-clockwise. The third regulates the hours and minutes in addition to the planet’s rotation. When travelling to a different time zone, the second position enables the wearer to change local time while keeping world time synchronised.

In the interests of fairness, Arnold & Son can also provide a “southern hemisphere” version of its Globetrotter Night on request at the same price.

The Earth by night The Globetrotter Night offers a realistic and meticulously rendered interpretation of a three-dimensional map enclosed in a 45 mm steel case. Chemical engraving has been used on the half-globe to outline the continents. The raised parts have undergone a deepgrey galvanic treatment before being hand-lacquered in a black-grey hue, while the oceans are lacquered in grey-blue. Finally, the city lights twinkling in the northern hemisphere are represented by hand-applied silver sparkles.

The decorative touches and finishes adorning the Globetrotter Night extend beyond the Earth itself. The chapter ring is circular satin-brushed and the hands, despite being mostly concealed beneath the halfglobe, are polished and accentuated by red lacquered tips. The large double-foot bridge supporting the halfglobe is a spectacular feature in itself that lends structure to the overall appearance of this timepiece. It is circular satin-brushed and chamfered by hand and 51

THE 10 BEST MEN’S FRAGRANCES According to our editors, these are the scents which will get you the most compliments from the ladies and gents. Check out our top picks of the world’s most luxurious fragrances below.

Spicebomb

by Viktor & Rolf

Neroli Portofino

by Tom Ford

Royal Mayfair

by CREED

Oud Wood

by Tom Ford Private Blend

Straight to Heaven White Cristal

by Kilian

Jubilation XXV Man by Amouage

Ambre Nuit

by Christian Dior

Rose D’Arabie

by Armani Privé

Aqua Universalis Forte by Maison Francis Kurkdjian

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DYNAUDIO - ALL-NEW CONFIDENCE RANGE: A NEW LEVEL IN HIGH-END LISTENING

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he new Dynaudio Confidence features new tech, head to toe – all conceived, engineered and perfected in Denmark – to deliver pure performance The all-new Dynaudio Confidence range of flagship loudspeaker is now on-sale. The new collection introduces a raft of new technologies – all of which were conceived, engineered and perfected in Dynaudio

Labs, the company’s R&D facility at its Headquarter in Skanderborg, Denmark.

Comprising four models, the new line-up promises game-changing performance regarding Dynaudio’s best flagship speaker range yet.

One new family, four new members Mount

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Confidence 50 large 3 way floorstand

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All the speakers in the new Confidence range are available in Midnight high-gloss, Smoke high-gloss, Raven Wood high-gloss, Ruby Wood high-gloss and Blonde Wood finishes.

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About Dynaudio Dynaudio was founded in 1977 in Skanderborg, Denmark. Today, Dynaudio is recognized as one of the leading manufacturers of high-quality audio systems and one of the world’s most distinguished high-end audio companies. For more than 40 years, it has been designing and building loudspeakers, and its engineers have used all their experience to take technology familiar to all and further refine it – starting at the top with the new Esotar3 tweeter. The new Confidence also marks the first outing for Dynaudio’s next-gen DDC Lens.

The speakers’ woofers are the allnew NeoTec design, while the composite Compex baffle and midrange driver with ingenious Horizon surround also make their debuts.

Control) platform for the new Confidence. The latest speakers need only one tweeter, and a simpler crossover, much more concise than the previous generation, thanks to the DDC Lens. It can form a sound beam that would reduce reflections from floors and ceilings, and with the the Esotar3 and the speakers’ midrange drivers and woofers, it also focuses the stereo image on the listening position.

NeoTec woofers The Confidence’s brand-new woofers use neodymium magnets for greater power, more finesse and improved dynamic range. The drivers also have new voice-coils for optimum stiffness, along with developments in airflow and venting.

Clever use of aluminum or copper in the voice-coils across different models ensures the moving mass is appropriate for that particular driver.

The Confidence’s signature baffle has been revamped. It’s now crafted from an advanced composite, Compex, that’s not only very light, but extremely strong – not to mention rigid and well-damped to absorb unwanted resonances.

New Esotar3 tweeter Representing the pinnacle of Dynaudio soft-dome tweeter design, Esotar3 incorporates, and improves on, the cutting-edge airflow-optimization system employed in the award-winning Esotar Forty anniversary tweeter. This version uses a larger rear chamber to reduce resonance, further optimizes damping, and uses a super-strong neodymium magnet to present greater sensitivity and control. Estoar3 also implemented Hexis – a small inner dome for greater control over resonances, while also smoothing out the frequency response.

DDC Lens Dynaudio Labs has created a nextgen DDC (Dynaudio Directivity

The drivers are sandwiched around the baffle with gaskets. Woofers are very tightly coupled, and the tweeter and midrange drivers are decoupled as much as possible to avoid vibration.

The Compex baffle has been developed, simulated and constructed to work as part of the DDC Lens – so they both, along with the drivers and crossover, all mesh perfectly into the DDC platform.

Why composite? Compare to former models, Compex can handle the precise angles, curves and edges that the updated DDC technology demands. Plus, it can be designed with specific mechano-acoustical properties that won’t change over time.

New midrange driver with Horizon surround The Confidence’s brand-new MSP midrange driver is a big departure

from previous Dynaudio designs.

It has a radical surround design – the Horizon. This reduces the surround’s first resonant mode to effectively increase the whole playing surface area and improve performance. It also sits flush with the baffle to reduce diffractions from the diaphragm and the nearby tweeter.

The presence and the power Dynaudio’s design team has created four striking new cabinets, in which to contain its raft of new speaker technology -- a bullet-shaped cabinet with a seamlessly rounded shape all the way around the back.

These curved cabinets also integrate WBT’s NextGen terminals into the foot of the plinth. This downward firing approach enables a wider port – this decreases port noise – as well as higher output and lower tuning frequency. The result?

Clean, powerful and articulate bass response, minus audible artefacts, at even high volumes.

As promised, the Confidence’s innovative design runs from top to bottom: the innovative dual-surface feet keep everything on the level regardless of the floor material – and they’re adjustable without tools, and without having to turn the speaker upside-down.

The new Dynaudio Confidence range is on-sale now. It’s a masterclass in performance.

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YOUR BEST LIFE BEGINS WITH A HOME THAT INSPIRES YOU www.sothebysrealty.hr info@sothebysrealty.hr +385 (0)98 904 8370

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roatia Sotheby's International Realty is a proud

part of Sotheby's International Realty network that successfully operates in Croatia with over 300 luxury real estate and investment projects in its portfolio.

Being surrounded by high class and exquisitely designed luxury villas is a demanding job. One must always be on top of all the global trends and acquire only the best property that Croatia offers.

Besides the largest luxury portfolio in Croatia, the agency prides with expertise, professionalism, market knowledge, following global trends, as well as a wide range of services that guarantee their customers exceptional service, with the highest level of privacy.

The real estate trends are constantly changing and the markets are expanding so it is important to have a reliable partner in the process of buying a second home or investing in a project.

Croatian market has experienced a growth in client interest over the past two years and I would say it is the right time for property investors and homebuyers. In a range of exquisite properties and market conditions, we can safely say that more and more people are competing to grab their investment opportunity in a touristic country such as Croatia.

Especially popular are the UNESCO cities (Opatija, Split, Dubrovnik) and the islands.

One of our points of pride is a full-range service that enables our clients to request and examine a full evaluation of a wanted property with an estimated return on investment if they want to reuse it for touristic purposes. Many clients decide to buy a property and use it as a second home for 6 months and rent it for other 6 months. Our brand is the place to go for all such investors since we can offer all of these required services in one place - says Croatia Sotheby's International Realty Director Marko PaĹžanin.

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THE AZIMUT VERVE 47 IS THE ULTIMATE $1.3M DAYBOAT

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reaming about freedom, about challenging waves. Dreaming about wind and sun, about adrenaline and passion. Looking forward to the day we will be ready to chase those dreams again.

Azimut Verve 47: the ultimate boating machine. Four outboard engines rated 450 hp each, a latest-generation joystick and an innovative hull designed to reduce water resistance significantly and deliver excellent performance.

Try to imagine something sinuous and sporty, something daring and beautiful.

Now enjoy the new Azimut Verve 47.

The bow design is based on offshore competition boats but retains the signature personality expressed by all Azimut Yachts, while the glazed surfaces in the hull reach up past and are integrated into the gunwale in order to establish a real bond with the sea.

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The flow line defined by the windows sets the tone for the deck’s development in a circular play of contrasts and light. At high speed, the wake can clearly be seen forming on either side of the glazed surfaces and merging into the seascape.

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THE ICONIC BULGARI B.ZERO1 ROCK JEWELLERY COLLECTION

A Symbol of Distinctiveness and Self Expression Subverting the established order. Innovating through creativity and imagination. An unapologetic rule-breaker, Bulgari’s B.zero1 blazes a new trail with audacity and bravery. Inspired by the circularity of Rome’s Colosseum, the new B.zero1 Rock boasts an irreverent streak with its unforeseen studded core.

An artful collision of the original sinuous spiral lines and the edgy geometry of studs, B.zero1 Rock stands out as an audacious symbol of distinctiveness and self-expression.

An icon of Italian design, once more reimagined with pioneering craftsmanship and boldness.

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THE HUBLOT CLASSIC FUSION SPECIAL EDITION ‘LONDON’

Hublot is delighted to announce the Hublot Classic Fusion Special Edition ‘London’, a limited edition watch celebrating the Swiss watch company’s ongoing love affair with the vibrant, colourful city of London.

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he watch was launched at a star-studded event held at The Gherkin. The evening was hosted

by Omar Choudhary, Hublot Brand Director UK, and attended by Hublot Friend of the Brand Chris Froggatt. Hublot also welcomed football coach and former professional football player Patrice Evra.

Guests enjoyed a set by DJ Matt and mingled over canapés and cocktails.

The Hublot Classic Fusion Special Edition ‘London’ is a statement piece, designed to capture something of London’s fast-paced, high-achieving spirit. Its polished and satin-finished black ceramic bezel and micro-blasted, sunray-finished racing grey dial are engraved with a Union Jack motif, a patriotic touch that radiates both classic British understatement and the capital’s cool confidence. The watch’s 10 signature ‘H’ screws set into the bezel and case are cast in contrasting polished titanium.

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The 45mm black ceramic case houses Hublot’s MHUB1112 automatic movement, which provides the watch with time and date functions and a 42-hour power reserve. A flash of red at the tip of the central seconds hand gives the watch’s monochromatic palette a sporty twist. The sapphire crystal case back is decorated with ‘Hublot Loves London’. The finishing touch is a black rubber strap with a velvet touch representing a playful City of London tartan theme (as listed on The Scottish Register of Tartans) and is water-resistant to 50 meters.

“The Hublot Classic Fusion Special Edition ‘London’ is the product of Hublot’s passion for this ever-evolving world city,” said Mr Choudhary. “It’s a symbol of the special relationship between us and the values of quality, excellence and style Hublot and London share. Our loyal local clients have been asking for a watch that brings the invention and creativity of Hublot’s fusion watchmaking philosophy to bear on a London-themed piece, and we know both they and our international visitors who love coming here will enjoy the spirit behind it, too. Hublot loves London!”

The watch is limited to 50 pieces, each engraved with the limited edition number, and will only be available from Hublot’s New Bond Street and Harrods boutiques.

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Ataahua Lodge - Bay of Plenty - The Residence Collection by Touch of Spice

Picnic on a Peak

Go Above & Beyond Discover New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific with out-of-this-world experiences and luxurious stays

by Touch of Spice.

Creating exceptional moments since 2005 Touch of Spice are recognised as the market leaders for creating bespoke and memorable moments throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific for almost 15 years. Driven by the desire to send people to unique places with authentic experiences – we uncover hidden gems creating once-in-a lifetime experiences, perfectly tailored to individual needs, wants and dreams.

We do not do ‘off the rack’ - we do out of this world From our team and exclusive ‘little black book’ of luxury suppliers to our guests everyone is a VIP. Whether it’s A-list stars or a multigenerational family, our daily values include ‘going above and beyond’ and ‘never saying no’.

If you want a professional ping pong athlete on call, a rock concert on a mountain top, a boutique store open after hours or your favourite entrée back on the menu – Touch of Spice will make it happen. Dreamt of training with a professional All Black, hanging out backstage at sold out festivals or racing around a racetrack with a New Zealand rally champion? Touch of Spice are the holders of the ultimate backstage pass to the South Pacific.

Glamping in Ultimate Luxury

More than just a place to rest your head The Residence Collection by Touch of Spice is a premium portfolio of New Zealand offering ultimate privacy from the comfort of a luxurious home away from home. It is about giving the freedom to throw off the shackles of an ordinary hotel stay, where you can eat dinner in your bathrobe and breakfast in your board shorts.

How about your own private golf course?

Or a full private island to yourself? Or your own sculpture park? Or having dinner in an underground dining room created with the sensation of dining inside a whale? The Residence Collection by Touch of Spice will enable you to enjoy experiences you didn’t think possible.

Our portfolio of luxury stays which includes some of the largest Residences and Private Villas, unique and bespoke experiences and creative events can never be bought “off the rack” – each moment is crafted from scratch, with great skill and passion for the industry we lead - so tell us, what’s your dream?

Get in touch with our team today Info@touchofspice.co.nz www.touchofspice.co.nz 0800 100 444

EVENT MANAGEMENT PLATFORM ZKIPSTER JOINS THE LUXURY NETWORK AUSTRALIA A mainstay of the special events world, zkipster was founded in 2009 in Zurich, Switzerland by co-founders David Becker and Daniel Dessauges. What started as a guest list app to streamline the check-in process for social events grew into the leading event management software for high-end events worldwide.

“What distinguishes zkipster is that we build our platform directly with and for the best events in the world,” explains co-founder David Becker. “Typically these events happen across the arts, fashion, entertainment, charity and the luxury worlds.” zkipster’s cloud-based event management software is built to manage the journey of guests before, during and after an event. “We help hosts understand their data and help them create curated guest lists, send out effective invitation campaigns, run a flawless and secure check-in process, and analyze the performance of each event afterwards.”

Since the needs of invitation-only events can be broad, the platform’s professional tools support seated events with easy table charts, VIP events with guest pictures built into the app, and state-of-the-art integrations for virtual events.

“We power more than 40,000 events and have dedicated teams in the US, Europe, Asia and now in Australia,” says Becker. “We are thrilled to partner with luxury brands in Australia and help them bring to life the pedigree of events that give this region its excellent reputation.”

For more information please contact our Heads of Client Relations: Louisa Hirst (APAC) louisa.hirst@zkipster.com Ewi Kierzkowska (EMEA) ewelina.kierzkowska@zkipster.com Michala Kepple (USA) michala.kepple@zkipster.com

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THE NEW DECADE BRINGS NEW CHANGE: LUXURY INDUSTRY TRENDS IN 2020

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n the wake of a new decade and particularly now, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the luxury industry is poised for transformation. Luxuries are by nature postponable purchases and, at a time of global uncertainty, luxury brands are adapting and evolving to stay abreast of consumer demand.

In the words of Claudia D’Arpizio, Management Consultant for Bain & Company: “Brands will need to pivot to a new model to respond to customers’ needs when it comes to buying, consuming and communicating.”

Leading this change is the growing millennial audience and their focus on conscious consumerism. Currently estimated to account for 32% of all purchases in the luxury sector, millennials are anticipated to account for 50% of luxury market purchases in as little as 5 years, according to research data

by Matter of Form.

The influx of millennial audiences and the growing trend of disruptive brands centered on changing existing narratives has awakened a need for a new discourse in the luxury sector. Once able to rest on laurels of elegance, exclusivity, and quality of the product, luxury brands now also need a strong purpose, a captivating story, and an engaging, personalized approach to remain relevant in today’s world.

As a market researcher, Pamela N. Danziger, aptly phrased in Forbes: “The old conspicuous consumption model that previous generations embraced has been replaced by a conscientious one.”

Millennial consumers seek individuality and meaning; making a conscious effort to support causes that align with their own beliefs. It is no longer a matter of showcasing brand labels for the sake of exclusivity, but rather to illustrate support for something one believes in.

In order to compete with new luxury startups and disruptive brands built on purpose, the heritage luxury industry is presented with a new challenge: to redefine its place in the market and reach new audiences.

To do so, insiders predict a focus on relevancy, sustainability, and partnerships in 2020.

Relevancy goes hand in hand with meaning and, as a result, the legacy luxury market is refining its messaging to substantiate its value in the marketplace. “Stories must go beyond brand history and relate to consumers’ needs and pas-

sions today,” says Hedda Schupak, Editor at The Centurion.

Alongside relevancy is the increasing importance of sustainability. Millennials, in particular, are conscious of our earth and are making deliberate purchasing decisions to support those brands that support our future. This intentional consumerism extends beyond philanthropic messaging to a genuine concern for our planet and its people and calls for a strong stance that guides the overarching principles of design, communications, and service.

The third trend of partnerships will enable heritage brands to leverage promising audiences and reach a sector that has not yet been accessible. Polo Ralph Lauren’s recent partnership with London-based streetwear brand, Palace, is one such example and Louis Vuitton’s partnership with Supreme is another.

Luxury brands are also looking into social media influencers to gain exposure to younger audiences. As Brian Trunzo, senior consultant at Mindset recently shared with Business Insider: “There’s an emerging brand of luxury, built around the Gen Z and Millennial mindset, whereby luxury is no longer tethered just to price and perception.”

As a direct result of the trend towards relevancy, sustainability, and partnerships, the luxury industry is tasked with bridging the gap between exclusivity and authenticity. Heritage luxury brands are revisiting their roots and redesigning their narrative to create a legacy that consumers can stand behind. Brand stories are leading the transformation, igniting a purpose-driven approach that is both globally conscious and uniquely personalized.

Consumers today yearn to be a part of something bigger than themselves while, at the same time, seek to be respected as individuals. It is not merely the product or service itself that drives consumer behavior, but the entire ecosystem that creates it—the manufacturers and suppliers luxury brands choose to do business with, the organizations luxury brands support, and the difference luxury brands make in our world.

In the midst of this transformation, “the opportunity is to return to the key pillars of luxury—quality, craftsmanship, design, attention to detail, uniqueness, and authenticity,” Danziger concluded. This is a decade in which the end product or service matters as much as the purpose, practice, and principles taken to foster the luxury experience.

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edelvion 路 Im Rudert 4 路 35043 Marburg 路 +49 6421 953408-0 路 info@edelvion.de

Individuality, uniqueness and luxury. The synonym is called EDELVION. A family business that specializes in the desires of its customers and makes them the main component of its philosophy.

“Everyone can do simple things. The most important however is to stay away from mainstream which can only be done by creating a unique product with a special attention to the customer’s needs”, states MD Carl-Philipp Hering by taking each of his client’s wishes seriously. No matter how fancy those are.

More than 5000 years ago, people had a special fondness for metals and everything that shines.

A long-lasting passion over many centuries.

Business Card, “V-CARD-S”, 24 carat gold plated

Touchless light switch, “HATHOR”, 24 carat gold plated

Gold bar, “PLUTO”, 24 carat gold plated

Precious metals such as gold, silver, bronze and brass are indispensable. This makes it even more important for the founders of Edelvion to give this raw material its own and possibly new place in society. A place that finds its lovers in both the private and business sectors.

Bronze coasters refined in the highest craftsmanship, stylish sensor light switches in a wide variety of shapes, refined by a scratch-resistant rhodium-plated surface or exclusive gifts made of solid gold are just a few examples from Edelvion‘s tasteful and creative product range.

“The ideas and dreams we are realizing for our customers - that‘s what we love and what EDELVION is standing for.” Carl-Philipp and Volker Hering

WHY DO LUXURY BRANDS NEED INFLUENCER MARKETING?

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uxury brands are all about their heritage, quality craftsmanship, finesse and most importantly possess an air of exclusivity. For decades now these brands have thrived on their prestige and have been extra conscious of the fact that their narrative and storytelling is controlled and guided by them, especially when it comes to marketing. So how is that this scenario has taken a complete U-turn? And why are these brands now consciously entering into this new age of influencer marketing?

(without paid promotions) which is passive yet organic marketing for luxury brands.

Let’s first look at what this rage is all about. Influencer Marketing has been a buzzword for quite some time now. It’s basically a mix of traditional and modern ways of marketing, using influencers like celebrities or bloggers or social media content creators in order to endorse products and services. What’s new is that this kind of marketing also results in the creation of collaborations between these brands and the influencers.

The famous YouTube vlogger Jeffree Star, for instance, and his love for Gucci was known to all. Gucci took advantage of this opportunity and ended up designing a custom ‘Pink Luggage’ collection exclusively for him. What came next was millions of followers reading about this gesture in detail along with pictures and videos on social media, thereby making him the top influencer for the brand. And as for Gucci, it earned not just media mentions but also sales worth $1.6 million! (Source)

Well, it isn’t the case that luxury brands have been alien to the use of this form of marketing. It’s just that these brands have gravitated more only towards having celebrity ambassadors, endorsements, and partnerships. However there has been a worldwide shift from traditional media to new media or social media, especially now during a time like this when the entire world is facing a lockdown, the consumers are spending time on social media.

Luxury brands have been more than cautious while approaching this form of marketing. However, the scenario is changing; brands are no longer about secrecy, intimidation, and mystery.

It’s all about the values, quality, sustainability and more. That is why it’s become even more difficult for luxury brands to retain customers and bring new consumers on board. Especially with the millennial generation resonating to different values and lifestyles.

Consumers today are more conscious and critical of what they are consuming, even as advertisements.

Influencers not only have a relationship in the form of engagement with their followers but also a relationship of trust. Most followers know that these bloggers are authentic in their voice and this is exactly what luxury brands need at this point. This has necessitated the need for luxury brands to turn to influencer marketing. A hidden benefit for luxury brands is that these content creators who are fashion icons for their millions of followers usually already endorse products

Brands like Chanel, Gucci, and Dior have gone the extra mile to build their relationship with these bloggers by inviting them to fashion weeks in order for their content to reach out to millions and make an impact. Several accounts of successful collaborations are witness to not only increased media value but also conversions in terms of sales.

The Influencer marketing industry has grown to become a billion-dollar industry especially with social media apps like Instagram with over a billion users these numbers are here to stay for long. (Source) Furthermore, with the onset of Artificial Intelligence in this spectrum, there is nothing but more engagement.

Virtual influencers like Miquela, Bermuda or Imma who practically don’t even exist and yet have thousands of followers on Instagram. These virtual influencers have already undertaken influencer campaigns for Louis Vuitton and Calvin Klein amongst others.

The only thing that is there for the brand to decide is the kind of influencer they want as their brand representative and the kind of content that they would like to display; is it influencer-driven, a collaboration, an endorsement or what? Especially keeping in mind, the niche audience that they want to cater to and most importantly not dilution their brand identity.

Quintessentially, it can be said that influencer marketing has proven itself to get a large number of engagement and buzz for the brand. The luxury brands that are on board with this kind of marketing are already reaping the benefits for the same. The only crucial thing now is for brands to create authentic content, keeping intact their brand values and equity as more and more people indulge in the luxury world.

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uxury products are no longer reserved exclusively for upmarket retail stores. The future of retail is digital and McKinsey & Company predicts that one-fifth of all personal luxury purchases will take place online by 2025; estimating that 80% of luxury sales are already influenced by digital touchpoints.

“We are witnessing a transformation in the luxury market, creating opportunities for those prepared to adapt,” a recent Seymour Sloan white paper stated. The future of online luxury retail is perhaps already here and is quickly making way for advancements in technology, intuitive algorithms, personalized interactions, and mobile-friendly shopping experiences.

As e-commerce gains traction in the luxury sector—as a direct result of consumer demand—luxu-

ry brands are experimenting with new tactics to attract, engage, and retain luxury consumers online.

“To stay relevant, luxury brands will indeed need to create deeper and more meaningful engagement with their modern affluent consumers, deliver a new range of personalised experiences and innovate both their business models and value propositions to fit modern digital-infused lifestyles,” explained Luxe Digital.

This need is driving advancements in online luxury retail, as brands look to automation, interaction, and influencer collaborations in an effort to quickly expand their digital footprint.

Customers are becoming more and more involved in the purchasing process, prompting luxury brands to adapt and rethink their marketing strategies. “Luxury consumers,

highly engaged on social media, are evolving from paying observers of the show into actors on the stage,” said authors Antonio Achille, Sophie Marchessou, and Nathalie Remy in a report titled, Luxury in the age of digital Darwinism.

This shift is not merely driving change in the way consumers interact with luxury brands online, but also influencing the direction and design of online luxury retail products and services. As Sarah Willersdorf, Partner & Managing Director at BCG shared with Matter of Form: “Millennials are looking for innovation in design, along with unique collections that reflect their individuality and values.”

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purchasing, and online luxury retail is progressing to accommodate this. Tagging products on influencer photographs, enabling direct-to-cart shopping from social media posts and developing mobile-friendly ordering apps and digital shopping experiences are now par for the course.

But, automation cannot come at the expense of personalization. Online luxury retail, albeit digital, needs to retain the values of the luxury market while catering to the needs of new-age consumers who seek purpose-driven branding, engagement, and individualized service.

To accomplish this, luxury brands are introducing personalized recommendations in an attempt to create a feeling of uniqueness in

our digital world. The collaboration between Gucci and Farfetch, known as “The Store of The Future,” is one such example. Merging the online and offline retail experiences and utilizing customer behavioral data to guide the consumer online in a similar manner that an in-store retail assistant would, Gucci and Fafetch are creating the new standard in online luxury retail.

Other developments in the sector include artificial intelligence, voice search designed to mimic personalized conversation, and interactive tools that enable customers to create their own style, select their own preferences, and “try” on products digitally. Luxury brands are embracing these techniques to enable customers to view products, such as jewelry, as it would look “on”, en-

vision decor “in” their living room, and even “test” makeup colors on their skin tone.

That which has been done in-store is quickly being adapted to accommodate the online shopping experience, in the most authentic manner possible.

As we look ahead, it is safe to say that the future of online luxury retail lies in continuing to embrace the shift towards digital consumerism. Luxury brands must devote time and skills into uncovering new, captivating ways to cater to digital audiences, without compromising on quality, personalization, and exclusivity.

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LOUIS XIII Time Collection: Tribute to City of Lights – 1900 Availability globally at selected fine wine and spirits merchants and in the LOUIS XIII boutiques in Beijing, Xi’an and London.

Please drink responsibly.

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LOUIS XIII COGNAC LAUNCHES A NEW LIMITED-EDITION CELEBRATING PARIS IN 1900 WITH ITS SECOND OPUS OF TIME COLLECTION

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fter the first opus “The Origin – 1874” commemorating the creation of LOUIS XIII, the House has partnered with the Monnaie de Paris and the Cristallerie of Saint-Louis to pay tribute to Paris in 1900, where LOUIS XIII received the highest praise.

tors, which present a vision of the world 100 years ahead. Thanks to his founder Paul-Émile Rémy Martin, who was an active member of the Paris Universal Exposition jury of the Paris World Fair in 1900, LOUIS XIII was presented and received the highest praise.

A creative limited-edition of 2000 numbered decanters commemorating this historical year, when Paris hosted the World Fair, celebrating the arts and craftsmanship of the city of lights.

A masterpiece by three French Houses with a shared passion for arts and craftsmanship LOUIS XIII, The Monnaie de Paris and Saint-Louis have much in common: they are all historic French Houses that think ahead of their Time, legendary institutions perpetuating an ancestral savoir-faire.

Today, with this unique limited edition, they have come together to

In 1900, The Paris World Fair was a global festival of engineering feats, technical triumphs and creative prowess counting 83,000 exhibi-

capture the imprint of Time in a creation of lasting value.

The decanter is a reedition of the original bottle featuring 13 dentelle spikes instead of the usual 10, a stopper in the form of an upturned decanter, an elegant neck and 7 fleur-de-lys decorated with an 18 carats champagne gold, as well as a central medallion showcasing the limited edition unique medal.

Each decanter gives its owner exclusive access to a full-size medal specially minted by the Monnaie de Paris special workshops and engraved with the same, unique number as the decanter.

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STUDIO NEON LAUNCHES NEW MADE AT HOME RANGE

n response to these crazy times we’re in, Studio Neon teamed up with Sydney Beer, Wine & Spirits to bring you made. at home; a nourishing paired menu with a series of Australian wines.

AUD 15.00 within 5-10 km from Studio Neon HQ *Delivery times within the allocated time frame will be subject to our run schedule on the day

Think slow-cooked lamb shoulder with roast veggies, or crispy pork belly with roasted fennel, carrot and house-baked apple sauce for your family.

Meals are also available for FREE collection at Studio Neon HQ – 140 – 142 McEvoy Street, Alexandria on Tuesdays & Fridays between 10 AM & 2 PM.

Or if you’re fancying an at-home picnic or date night (because really, who wouldn’t) they’ve got you covered with their picnic and date night ranges. All with the option of matching wines and bubbles.

“We hope our made. at home menu drop off offerings provide some relief to those who wish to enjoy a nourishing meal during these testing times.

If you’re stuck in isolation, may as well do it right.

Details To ensure they can nourish as many of you as possible, they’ve set up an order-ahead system and are offering a 15% discount for all orders placed on or before the 9th April 2020.

Use code on check out: NOURISHME to claim your 15% off the total bill.

Offer is valid from 19th March and ends 9th April 2020.

Deliveries open between 19th March – 30th June 2020.

Delivery They deliver to areas in Sydney NSW within a maximum of 10 km of their Commercial Kitchen. A flat rate is charged for each delivery based on a kilometre radius of Studio Neon Headquarters. If you are unsure if you fall within the km radius, enter in your postcode on check out and it will tell you.

Delivery Days Tuesday & Friday – 2PM – 8PM* AUD 12.00 within 5 km from Studio Neon HQ

We’re here to help you and the community in any way possible and to our highest standards. If you are craving a particular dish you want to share, please get in touch via Hello@studioneon.com.au or call us on 0413 923 449.” – Studio Neon Team Sydney Wine Beer Spirits Legal When placing an order with Sydney Wine Beer Spirits you confirm that you are over the age of 18 years and that all details relating to your order are true and correct. It is a legal requirement that persons placing the order is over the age of 18 years and that the person receiving the delivery is over the age of 18 years. You will be asked to provide a copy of your proof of age card or drivers licence in order to finalise your purchase with Sydney Wine Beer Spirits and Studio Neon HQ Pty Ltd. You will confirm that any gifts you purchase via Sydney Wine Beer Spirits and Studio Neon HQ Pty Ltd will be received by persons over the age of 18 years.

WARNING: Under the Liquor Control Reform ACT 1998 it is an offence to supply alcohol to a person under the age of 18 years (Penalty Exceeds AUD 6,000) For a person under the age of 18 years to purchase or receive liquor (Penalty exceeds AUD 500) Liquor Licence: LIQP700354887 ABN:81 633 285 739 83

Converting power into performance As a longstanding supporter of the historic car world, EFG has a proud association with events as diverse as Le Mans Classic, Salon Privé and the RAC Woodcote Trophy.

As genuine lovers of classic cars, we share the same values of innovation, passion and excellence that drive restorers, collectors, racers and enthusiasts.

We also have a history of building unique, high quality and long-standing relationships with our clients.

We share everyone’s frustration and disappointment that for now, you cannot pursue your love for the racetrack or open road.

When the time comes, we will be there to celebrate the highs and lows of ownership and competition with you.

Stay happy and well. efginternational.com

Private Banking EFG International’s global private banking network operates in around 40 locations worldwide, including Zurich, Geneva, Lugano, London, Madrid, Milan, Monaco, Luxembourg, Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney, Miami, Bogotá and Montevideo. In the United Kingdom, EFG Private Bank Limited’s principal place of business and registered office is located at Leconfield House, Curzon Street, London W1J 5JB, T + 44 20 7491 9111. EFG Private Bank Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. EFG Private Bank Limited is a member of the London Stock Exchange. Registered in England and Wales as no. 2321802. EFG Private Bank Ltd is a subsidiary of EFG International.

NEW ZEALAND Aotearoa Land of the long white cloud New Zealand, Aotearoa, is a tranqil paradise for outdoor lovers.

Heletranz Helicopters offer luxury transfers and experiences in New Zealand.

Allowing you to go at your own pace.

The perfect escape.

To enquire visit www.heletranz.co.nz

THE WORLD’S MOST SPECTACULAR AND SUBLIME POOL TABLE

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or any design and sports fan amongst us your eyes will be green with envy at the groundbreaking design of the show-stopping T1 Glass Pool Table from Teckell. They are full of sheer talent and create out of this World, unique and luxury design pieces. All made in Italy, they are full of style.

The entire table is encased by stunning crystal clear glass panels which rise out of the solid oak base sections. The glass is reinforced, hard wearing and its robust qualities make it more dependable than conventional wooden bodied tables. The stunning glass deisgn makes it the centre of attention. Light refracts beautifully through the 15mm thick crystal panes, subtly reflecting the ambient colours that surround the table.

The plug-and-play system adopts a cloth stretching technique which is simple and flawless for a perfectly even playing surface. Additionally the installation of a polyurethane layer below the cloth acts as a perfect source of sound proofing for players. Meanwhile the precise levelling system utilizes 12 screws hidden inside the table’s wooden base.

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The craftmanship is executed to perfection, its pockets comprise of a stylish, high flexible polyurethane layer.

Which ensures the rubberised net simply expands and enlarges as the balls drop down into it, then returns to their original shape once emptied.

Designed for indoor use the pool table is available in 9ft or 8ft in size, perfect for modern living, office or games spaces. To personalise the pool table select 1 of 4 luxury accompaniment for the top frame; Walnut, HandSewn Leather, Chrome or Gold. The finishing touches of the Biliardo Collection really are in your hands, choose your cloth playing surface too. Made from worsted wool select from 25 colours available such as; Fuchsia, Orange, Red, Royal Blue or Apple Green. Each table comes with the following; Four cues, game triangle, Super AramithÂŽ Pro game balls set and pool cue chalk set.

The Teckell Biliardo Collection T1.1 8ft Pool Table is available to buy for $41,000 from Teckell.

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DIAGEO PLEDGES SANITIZERS TO FIGHT CORONAVIRUS • World’s largest distiller in unprecedented global response in the UK, Ireland, Italy, the USA, Brazil, Kenya, India and Australia.

• Pledge aimed at overcoming shortages to protect frontline healthcare workers.

• Donation of alcohol is enough to produce more than eight million bottles of hand sanitiser

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iageo, the maker of Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff, has today pledged to enable the creation of more than eight million bottles of hand sanitizer, by donating up to two million litres of alcohol to manufacturing partners, to help protect frontline healthcare workers in the fight against COVID-19.

The world’s leading distiller will provide Grain Neutral Spirit (GNS) – a 96% strength ethyl alcohol used primarily in the production of vodka and gin – and make it available at no cost to hand sanitiser producers in multiple countries, to help overcome shortages in healthcare systems.

This donation will enable the production of more than eight million 250ml bottles of hand sanitiser.

Diageo continues to engage with national and local governments across the many countries where the company has major distilling operations. The spirit will be made available in supply chains according to local circumstances, working with the relevant authorities and hand sanitiser manufacturers. This will ensure the donation is used for maximum impact in protecting health workers and pa90

tients and that sanitiser reaches the frontline as quickly as possible.

The plan includes: • The UK and the Republic of Ireland: 500,000 litres of GNS to be made available for national healthcare systems and workers across the UK and Ireland.

• Italy: 100,000 litres of GNS to support the healthcare system and other national needs • USA: 500,000 litres of GNS to be supplied to meet local community needs • Brazil: Diageo’s Ypioca plant will produce 50,000 litres of spirit for the local healthcare system, in conjunction with the Ceara State Government.

• Kenya: Diageo’s East Africa Breweries Ltd will enable the production of 135,000 litres of sanitiser, prioritising vulnerable and at-risk groups.

• India: 500,000 litres of alcohol to supply to the sanitizer industry across 25 States, for use in national healthcare systems and for consumers.

• Australia: Diageo’s Bundaberg Distilling Co. to produce 100,000 litres of ethanol for the Queensland Government, to be forwarded to hand sanitiser manufacturers.

“Healthcare workers are at the forefront of fighting this pandemic and we are determined to do what we can to help protect them,” said Ivan Menezes, Chief Executive of Diageo.

“This is the quickest and most effective way for us to meet the surging demand for hand sanitiser around the world.”

THE SOUND OF MONTBLANC COMFORT

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dd a new dimension to your travels with the new wireless over-ear Montblanc MB 01 headphones, combining high-end sound technology, fine materials and craftsmanship for a luxury headphone experience, no matter how far or fast you go.

The new Montblanc MB 01 wireless headphones, crafted in aluminium, fine leather and robust silicon elevate the experience of travel and enjoyment of music to new levels. The ergonomic lightweight design with luxuriously soft leather ear cushions ensures lasting comfort on the longest journeys. Premium audio hardware, over 20 hours of battery life and active noise cancelling allow you to enjoy the richness of sound and the purity of silence.

Equipped with BluetoothÂŽ 5.0, a proximity sensor and aptX technology, Montblanc MB 01 headphones ensure stable connectivity while the sensitive 40 mm neodymium dynamic drivers deliver the Montblanc signature sound developed by a leading expert. Even when you choose to tap out by getting lost in the music, life does not standstill. With direct access to Google Assistant, our new MB 01 headphones help you stay on top of your routines, hands-free.

Created in collaboration with sound expert Alex Rosson, Montblanc MB 01 headphones are attuned to those who seek balanced sound and unparalleled ergonomic tactility to accompany their travels, business or leisure. Montblanc MB 01 is for tuning in to inspiring soundscapes or tuning out from surrounding noise to relax and focus.

Your journey, your soundtrack.

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PRONOVIAS OFFERS COMPLIMENTARY WEDDING DRESSES TO HOSPITAL STAFF WORLDWIDE

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ronovias would like to show their support to all heroes around the world on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. ​ To celebrate their extraordinary and selfless dedication, Pronovias Group is offering wedding dresses to hospital-employed brides-to-be. The Heroes Collection will be available until 31st August 2020 at selected flagships. #LoveConquersAll

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Discover Accor’s First MGallery Residence in Thailand

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ontAzure mixed-use development is a joint venture between three of the most notable property and hotel investment groups in Asia: ARCH Capital Management (Hong Kong & Shanghai), The Narai Group (Thailand), and Philean Capital (Singapore) part of Pontiac Land Group. The development spans some 178 acres (72 hectares) of mountainside to beachfront land, offering permanent and second home buyers a unique natural setting that is being sensitively developed to include exclusive beachside condominiums, a luxury hotel, highend villas, as well as a range of hotel and retail offerings, a retirement community, and a choice of upscale beach clubs.

MontAzure is perfect for people seeking a rewarding investment or a fresh start in paradise.

Residents at Twinpalms Residences MontAzure and MGallery Residence MontAzure Lakeside are already creating vibrant new communities.

Our collection of stunning suites and luxurious penthouses has transformed Kamala Bay and is ready to transform your life. Find out how we can help you enjoy the lifestyle you deserve.

Do you dream of chic boutique living, nestled between the mountains and the sea and supported by one of the biggest names in the hospitality industry? MGallery Residences MontAzure Lakeside is a stylish and secure community that features 236 residences, all surrounded by landscaped lakes, gardens and natural trails.

Accor’s first MGallery Residences in Thailand has already won a series of international awards for its architecture and design, and residents also benefit from professional services, excellent investor returns and 45 days occupancy per year. With prices starting from just 7.3 million baht, MGallery Residence MontAzure Lakeside has become one of the Asia’s most sought-after residential developments.

Twinpalms Residences MontAzure – Ready to Move In! Your new life awaits at Twinpalms Residences MontAzure. Set directly on a 100-metre-long stretch of golden sand, gently lapped by the Andaman Sea, this beautiful beachfront retreat is now ready to move in. In fact, only a few units still remain available under the promotional offer, so this is the perfect time to make your move. With contemporary interiors and private pools in many units, Twinpalms Residences presents an enticing proposition for your investment. This collection of stunning suites and luxurious penthouses is managed by one of the trendiest brands in the hospitality industry.

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OORALBA ESTATE JOINS THE LUXURY NETWORK AUSTRALIA

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ituated just 1.5 hours from Sydney in the heart of the Kangaroo Valley, Ooralba Estate is a fully serviced property which comes with a private chef, butler and housekeeping. Each stay includes full food, beverage and a concierge services.

An architectural masterpiece, Ooralba’s soaring cathedral ceilings, skylights and floor to ceiling glass walls bring a sense of lightness and space into this contemporary country homestead. Original artworks and Australian craftsmanship combine with modern luxury and design technologies to create a sumptuous retreat for guests. The central stone fireplace, living areas, library and chef’s kitchen give ample space for entertaining and enjoying the paddock to plate dining Ooralba can offer during your stay. With its extensive grounds, landscaped gardens and sweeping views across the Kangaroo Valley landscape, guests are already spoilt for choice at Ooralba. Kangaroo

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Valley is extraordinarily beautiful, one of only seven enclosed valleys in the world, with the National Trust protected village at its heart. The lush dairy farmland along the Kangaroo River rises to rainforested escarpments on all sides.

Beyond the Estate opportunities abound to explore the stunning South Coast and Southern Highlands region and enjoy the outdoor pursuits, local produce and wines the area is famous for. Our expert team can help you plan excursions for your guests ahead of time, or our on-site Concierge service can suggest and organise experiences based on guests’ interests during their stay.

Ooralba offers an exceptional level of service for weddings, corporate events, and executive retreats, wellness experiences and private stays, hosting up to 14 guests across seven fully private, ensuited bedrooms.

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terrupted views across the stunning Morton National Park, Ooralba is a standout venue for corporate events. From executive retreats to large scale gatherings, our exclusive country estate provides a magnificent setting for events of all sizes, with a vast array of tailored activities and experiences to uplift and inspire. Immerse yourself in nature with our luxury safari camps, discover local delights at a nearby oyster farm or take time to recharge in the comfort of the homestead.

Whatever the activity the Ooralba Estate Team will take care of every logistical requirement to ensure a flawless corporate event. Our unique dining experiences are the jewel in the crown that promise to deliver the wow factor to your event. Partnering with some of Australia’s finest chefs, we are proud to bring you some of the finest produce in Australia, served in a spectacular setting that will truly take your breath away. – Monique Davies, Managing Director 101

TLN News TLN TURKEY ORGANIZED A LA MER EXPERIENCE FOR VIPS AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, ISTANBUL

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n 25th February, The Luxury Network Turkey hosted an event for their distinguished VIP guests to an experience of La Mer Skincare at the King Suite of The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul.

The VIP guests have enjoyed being pampered with the most special skincare treatments in the spectacular and expansive views of Istanbul and the Bosphorus.

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THE NEW ZEALAND LEXUS URBAN POLO 2020

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ast March 14th, The Luxury Network New Zealand invited members and select guests to their VIP Marquee the Auckland Urban Polo 2020 hosted in the beautiful surroundings of the Auckland Domain.

The marquee was styled by co-hosts Lily & Louis PR and Gaggenau and included beautiful Gaggenau cabinetry and wine fridges in the design.

Guests were treated to flowing Perrier Jouet champagne and catering thought the day while up close and personal with a fast-moving urban polo game, including the tradition of stomping the divots at half time.

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TLN QATAR CELEBRATED WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL DAY AT THE SAKURA LOUNGE BY LEXUS

he Luxury Network Qatar hosted International Women’s Day in an empowerment get-together event at the Sakura Lounge by Lexus last Sunday, 8th March 2020, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

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The International Women’s Day Event hosted top local businesswomen and luxury brands where successful women did self-introduction and presentations about their brand and experience in a Panel discussion with Q&A.

A distribution of luxury goodie bags took place at the event given out by Ms Amal Ameen, Lexus Brand Ambassador.

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ATTAINING THE LUXURY CHINESE CONSUMER

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he Luxury Network NZ launched their China Division on February 28th at the Northern Club where members and select guests were treated to a presentation by the informative and entertaining Royal Reed. The workshop focused on how luxury Chinese consumers make their purchasing decisions and how to engage these individuals.

Guests exchanged many fun and interesting stories of their experiences with this segment of the market, a guide on what to do and what not to do!

In the tradition of gifting in China four lucky guests left with a Gucci gift thanks for NZ Sotheby’s International Realty, a luxurious Coast NZ blanket, a Jo Malone gift pack and a voucher for interior design services from Bonham Architecture & Interiors.

Please email info@theluxurynetwork.co.nz to register for future China Division Workshops or to subscribe to The Luxury Network NZ WeChat offering.

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The Ultimate Driving Machine

THE NEW BMW 3 SERIES. CARSALES CAR OF THE YEAR 2019.

A panel of 12 expert judges with 240 years’ combined experience in automotive journalism have named the new BMW 3 Series the carsales Car of the Year for 2019.

The exhaustive evaluation program for Car of The Year took into account numerous factors including performance, dynamics, comfort, refinement, packaging and safety.

Chief judge Marton Pettendy declared the BMW 3 Series a standout performer in all facets. “The BMW 3 Series is not only the finest premium sports sedan in a decade, it is the most compelling new model released in Australia this year,” Mr Pettendy said.

To experience the Car of The Year for yourself, visit the team at Waverley BMW to book your test drive today.

The carsales’ 12 expert judges found the BMW 3 Series to be dynamically superior, very refined and above all, enjoyable to drive. It is safe, solidly built, reasonably priced and well equipped.

Waverley BMW 579 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley. Tel (03) 8581 9600. www.waverleybmw.com.au LMCT8953

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‘SOMEWHERE ON INLET ROAD’

BY TOUCH OF SPICE ‘Somewhere’ is a private estate in the Bay of Islands archipelago that hosts New Zealand’s newest Mega Villa and latest addition to The Residence Collection by Touch of Spice. The luxury of a ‘private island ‘combined with true kiwi beachside escapism.

1 private island estate (with road access), 3 private beaches and 6 stunning en suite bedrooms With space to sleep 14, across 6 spacious en suite bedrooms, ‘Somewhere’ offers the ultimate home away from home for the elite, the multi-generational family or

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the discreet VIP. There may only be one roof, but this private residence offers 3 private beaches, a swimming pool, helicopter landing capabilities, a private dock and ultra-luxury accommodation.

Guests can hop on a stand-up-paddleboard or into a kayak to explore their surrounds or simply relax on their own private beach (did we mention one of three?) with a Gin and Tonic and watch the yachts come and go.

The growth in our Mega Villas – The Residence Collection by Touch of Spice

“We’re seeing a very big increase in demand for this level of property from multiple markets. We have grown our portfolio of Mega Villas (Residences) from nine 12-months ago, to 17 today, with another 17 properties currently in the pipeline at this level.

“Today’s luxury traveller is craving more than just a place to rest their head; they are looking for space to not only work, but to play and spend more time with family and friends. They are seeking out homes instead of hotels and experiences instead of off-the-shelf activities, leaving them feeling more

connected to each other and to their journey.

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In our premium residences, guests can eat dinner in their bath robe and breakfast in their board shorts…the kids can run down the hallways and jump in the pools – they can enjoy lunch at 4pm or go for a midnight dip from their own private beach.

Our Residence Collection villas offer the luxury of both your own space and ultimate flexibility to run your break at your pace – an experience hotels and lodges struggle to offer.”

– Jacqui Spice – Founder & Managing Director Somewhere offers the best of both worlds This private island estate offers the best of both worlds – complete privacy afforded by its location, combined with easy road access via a private bridge. ‘Somewhere’ is just 15 minutes’ drive from Kerikeri airport, which is just a 50-minute flight from Auckland International Airport.

Landing at the property by private helicopter or seaplane offers an even better opportunity to take in the awe-inspiring archipelago from the air. The private jetty means you can also arrive and explore by boat – with 150 islands to discover, excellent fishing and incredible dolphin watching, there is no better place to start a Bay of Islands adventure.

A stay at ‘Somewhere’ comes fully inclusive with a private chef cater-

ing all meals including breakfast, lunch, pre-dinner drinks and canapes, morning and afternoon tea, picnics, BBQs or whatever the heart desires. Staff are on hand to help throughout the stay organising activities and providing concierge services. As well as overnight stays ‘Somewhere’ is also available for day celebrations, and corporate groups looking to escape the ‘bored’ room and reconnect in a place sure to get creativity flowing.

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BECOME A WORK CLUB MEMBER

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or over half a decade Work Club has been offering Australia’s first and only premium boutique flexible workspaces, giving people access to everything they need to be successful.

They pride themselves on being located at some of the most convenient addresses across Australia and giving their members access to their hospitality trained team, who provide a familiar face and the necessary services to ease your journey through the day.

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Members Affairs Each Work Club location has a variety of spaces to suit different moods and activities. From collaborative working to quiet reflection and socialisation, each space considers functionality and ease of user experience, as well as aesthetic quality, drawing together the work of the finest local and international craftsmen and artists.

At Work Club, they believe their workplace is a representation of themselves, the perceived quality of their business and the products and services they provide. People join Work Club because Work Club represents the level of quality, sophistication and service they want to present to their customers.

Work Club offers 10% off new Premium, Associate, Visiting and Corporate memberships for members of The Luxury Network.

Membership Work Club offers a variety of Flexible Memberships providing the opportunity to work from any of their locations and their affiliates around the world; at a hot desk, in the library or from our club and bar spaces. If you are looking for a more permanent option, they also offer dedicated desks and office suites. They cater to individuals, teams of 1-75 people and corporates.

Become part of a carefully curated Member Community, connecting you with everything you need to be successful, Work Club is where People, Place and Experience come together beautifully.

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VACHERON CONSTANTIN’S OVERSEAS COLLECTION: BACK TO BLACK SHARE

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edicated to the spirit of travel, Vacheron Constantin’s Overseas collection treats itself to a total black look. Two new Overseas timepieces are available in a steel case that highlights Vacheron’s black dial. Launched in 2018, the Overseas dual time model equipped with the 5110 DT self-winding Manufacture movement enables simultaneous reading of two time zones, complete with date and day/night indication.

The Overseas Lady quartz watch introduces a new 33mm diameter case to the collection and adds 78 diamonds to its bezel to light up the path of its hands and the date displayed at 3 o’clock. Like the entire Overseas collection, these new models will evolve their style in step with their interchangeable bracelet/straps.

Overseas dual time While travel is often associated with escapades and getting away from it all, it nonetheless requires careful scheduling. It is in this spirit that Vacheron Constantin designed the Overseas dual time watch as part of a collection specifically dedicated to the spirit of travel. Everything in this timepiece has been designed to take account of the variable factors punctuating globetrotters’ daily lives, 114

interpreted in a practical, useful and resolutely stylish manner. The readability of the new black dial, the smooth adjustment of the functions, along with the wearer comfort ensured in all circumstances thanks to its three interchangeable bracelet/straps, make this Overseas dual time the ideal companion around the world.

Throbbing at the heart of the watch is the self-winding Manufacture 5110 DT calibre, derived from the 5100. Its distinctive feature lies in the simultaneous reading of two time zones. In addition to the traditional central hand-type time indications for local time, a fourth hand tipped with a red arrow displays the ‘home’ time, coupled with a day/night indicator. The date hand appearing on a sector at 6 o’clock is synchronised with lo-

cal time, corrected by means of a push-piece. The two 12-hour zones are adjustable via the crown in both directions. Beating at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour), this 234-component 5110 DT calibre has a comfortable 60-hour power reserve thanks to its two barrels wound by a 22-carat gold oscillating weight adorned with a wind rose and visible through the transparent sapphire crystal caseback.

The primary concern to offer a timepiece that is practical on any occasion is met by legibility. Set against the new translucent black-lacquered dial, the contrasting displays involving luminescent 18-carat gold facetted hour-markers and hands are all the more striking. And since this is a high-precision “instrument”, a double minutes and seconds scale has been placed around the rim. On the 41 mm steel case, emblematic of the collection with its hexagonal bezel, the crown and the date pushpiece are secured so as to ensure that the watch is water-resistant to 150 metres. This Overseas dual time watch thus offers all the qualities of a watch of character, while losing none of its charm, enhanced on all occasions by the choice between its three interchangeable

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bracelet/straps. Without any need for tools, the watch is may thus be fitted with a steel bracelet featuring polished/satin-brushed links inspired by the Maltese cross, or else with a choice of rubber or alligator leather straps.

Overseas Lady quartz Quartz models for ladies in elegant watches with a sporty character are rooted in the tradition of the Maison. The legendary collection 222, launched in 1977, already incorporated a ladies version in gold or two-tone gold and steel, introducing a quartz movement. 19 years later, Vacheron Constantin presented the Overseas collection, featuring three models, the ladies model with – as in the 222 model – a quartz movement, particularly appreciated by women for its precision and its practical aspect.

The new Overseas Lady quartz embraces a 33 mm diameter case to combine feminity and charm with its sporty look. Rimmed with a diamond-set bezel, its black sunburst lacquered dial makes a pleasing contrast with the facetted and luminescent 18K white gold hour-markers and hands. This practical and eminently legible Overseas model enhances its sporty look with the taut lines of its case water-resistant to 50 meters, flowing into a steel bracelet that can be changed according to its wearer’s wishes.

Suitable for all wrists with its 33 mm diameter, this model features a style capable of evolving as the day goes by, thanks to its interchangeable bracelet/straps concept endowing it with a variety of styles.

Designed to ensure the Overseas a collection is fully in touch with its time, the bracelets/straps interchangeability concept launched in 2016 is picked up on this model.

The watch thus opts for modularity and a personalised touch by affording the possibility of being worn on a metal bracelet composed of links forming half Maltese crosses (for a more casual look), or a strap in either leather (as a chic variation) or rubber (for a sporty touch) – and all without any need for tools to effect the changes.

The hexagonal bezel, whose shape is reminiscent of Vacheron Constantin’s emblematic Maltese cross, is adorned with 78 bead-set roundcut diamonds. In order to focus on functionality, a quartz hours and minutes movement was chosen, also driving a central seconds hand and an aperture-type date indication at 3 o’clock.

Available in three versions – two steel models with a black or blue “denim” dial and a pink gold model with a silver dial –, this new watch offers all the qualities one would expect from a watch of character, while preserving its innate charm.

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SIMON JOHNSON QUALITY FOODS

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imon Johnson Quality Foods is the leading provider of Australia’s finest range of imported and home grown quality food, for over 30 years their business has offered only products of the highest integrity, sourced from more than 80 producers internationally, committed to using premium raw ingredients.

Simon Johnson is the largest importer of caviar in Australia, bringing over 2 tonnes into the country in 2019, proudly supplying a most exclusive range of roes to the best restaurants and hotels and airlines. Their team of passionate experts brings caviar from farm to fork (or more accurately mother of pearl spoon) together with stories about this fascinating product. They are known for their strong commitment to educating their customers and offering a range of luxury caviar experiences

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hosted by their caviar team and tailored to suit every occasion for the novice guests to the caviar connoisseur.

They are also pleased to offer a carefully curated selection of fine cheese & charcuterie for your catering needs. Showcasing the best of artisanal products, each platter can be tailored to offer a bespoke culinary experience. They arrange hosted and un-hosted grazing tables depending on your requirements.

SIMON JOHNSON Cooking School located in Alexandria also includes bespoke corporate events; team building classes; private cooking demonstrations; and Masterclass experiences hosted by industry professionals.

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LUXURY WILL NEVER DIE

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oing through life is like riding a roller-coaster.

Sometimes you experience the thrill, but sometimes you experience the turns that make you feel sick. Life will never be a normal ride -there will be ups and downs. Whenever you are not motivated and all you want is to do nothing, my advice to you during the COVID-19 time is for us to remember the days where we felt driven, pumped, and totally inspired.

We all miss our lives and the luxuries of life. No matter how long this pandemic will take, remember that it is just an obstacle in life that will pass. In times of negative messaging, find a counterattack so you can keep your positive attitude and after this, move on with hope and purpose. “Stand firm and carry on.� -Winston Churchill

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People in the luxury industry are panicking. Many losing their jobs, luxury stocks hit hard, and yes, it looks very ugly. A lot of luxury brands are in danger and some people have stopped their luxury purchases over the past 3 months and this might go on longer.

Luxury is timeless Now, let us remember what is one of the most important characteristics of a luxury brand? -Timeliness. All luxury brands went through history. So have you ever wondered how these brands survived all this time? This brings us to the answer: luxury is timeless and it shall live forever.

Luxury is just a click away With digital marketing and the rise of online shopping around, any luxury product or service is just a click away. Luxury goods will always be the best retail thera-

py, and fortunately, for the luxury industry, the internet has made it easily accessible.

Luxury is the bottom line I always highlight this thought when presenting my luxury sales workshop: luxury is the bottom line.

The main reason why people buy luxury goods remains the same for hundreds of years and will never change, it is ‘the desire for self-fulfillment.’

Many experts have not discovered yet what the full impact of coronavirus on the luxury markets will be.

A number of statistics and reports were written. But, once again, the bottom line is that ‘the magic of luxury will never die, no matter what epidemic will arise.’

Written by Fares Ghattas

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