The Luxury Network Qatar Magazine Issue 04 by The Luxury Network

ISSUE 04 | SEP - OCT 2022 the qatar edition THE PLACE TO BE Qatar World Cup 2022

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On the dial of the new Alpine Eagle, produced as an extremely limited series and exclusively distribut ed in Qatar, Chopard’s workshops have drawn inspiration from the emblematic colour of the nation al flag. The result is a superbly textured burgundy dial, with its sunburst pattern evoking an eagle’s eye, against which the hours, minutes and seconds strike an ele gant contrast with rho dium-plated hands and hour-markers which reveal their Super-Lu miNova® Grade X1 coating at night.

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T o honour its longstanding part nership with Alfardan Jewellery, Chopard is enriching the Alpine Eagle collection of sporty-chic time pieces with an exclusive model featur ing with a burgundy dial and produced in a limited series of just 50 pieces. Entirely crafted in Lucent Steel A223, Chopard’s signature high-strength, high-brightness steel, this distinctive model beats to the rhythm of Cho pard’s 01.01-C chronometer-certified precision movement.

The case and integrated brace let of the watch are entirely made from Lucent Steel A223. Thanks to its anti-allergenic composition, this innovative metal boasts properties comparable to surgical steel, making it highly dermo-compatible. With a strength of 223 Vickers, this alloy is 50% more resistant to abrasion than conventional steels and has a unique hardness. Finally, the purity conferred by its superior homogeneous crystal structure enables it to reflect light in a unique way. In keeping with the ethical approach to which the Manufacture is committed, this Chopard-exclusive steel is made from 70% recycled material. Mechanical precision True to Karl-Friedrich Scheufele’s com mitment to certified precision, the me chanical self-winding Chopard 01.01-C movement (with a 60-hour power re serve) beating at the heart of this Al pine Eagle watch – and visible through a transparent sapphire crystal case-back – is developed in Chopard’s watchmak ing workshops and chronometer-certi fied by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute. The Alpine Eagle collection The Alpine Eagle collection, created by three generations of the Scheufele family, is a modern reinterpretation of the St. Moritz watch, the first watch designed by Karl-Fried rich Scheufele in the late 1970s. With its pure and assertive design, Alpine Eagle enrich es this heritage with powerful inspiration drawn from Na ture. A round case with raised stylised flanks, a crown en graved with a compass rose, a bezel with eight functional indexed screws, a textured dial with deep hues and lu minescent indications, and an integrated metal bracelet: Alpine Eagle is a resolutely contemporary and elegantly refined watch. Thanks to its independence, along with the integration of its skills, Cho pard is involved in all the stages re quired for producing and assembling the collection within its own watch making workshops: from movement to bracelet, as well as the components and

Thecase.limited edition in Lucent Steel A223 with a burgundy dial is exclusively avail able at Chopard POS in Qatar.

INVITATION TO BOUCHERONJOURNEY A illeurs – Elsewhere in French – is where Claire Choisne and her studio are taking us with this new collection. An “else where” where everything becomes possible, without any borders, and where nature is in a raw state. From the deserts to the oceans, the mountains to the rainforests, Studio Boucheron has confront ed and mixed together worlds and materials one could initially think are contradictory; where diamonds meet pebbles and burned wood, gold meets rattan and meteorite. A palette of beige, sand, and blond illuminated by the sunlight as the warm wind sculpts a silhouette on the dunes: the Sand Woman set is an invitation to a dream-like de sert, a vast space of harmonious curves, home to extraordinary an imals. Here stones meet plants and precious materials meet rattan. On the Rotin Diamant (Diamond Rattan) necklace, the natural rat tan fibre was humidified before being dried on a brass frame, then a golden rod was inserted in it to maintain its final shape. The High Jewellery traditionally gives a sup pleness to hard materials, such as metals and stones; here, the craft rigidifies a supple natural material, to create this spectacular associa tion of rattan and diamonds. An Art Deco style brooch that transforms into a necklace associ ate rattan with 379 brilliant-cut di amonds and gold – both yellow and rose. From this arid landscape, some imaginary animals emerge: a majestic Gazelle ring, soft and powerful at the same time. The tenderness of her onyx eyes con trasts with the vigour of her horns, set with baguette diamonds. A 2.15 carat diamond shines proudly on her forehead. The Pie (Magpie) ring was a chal lenge: hollowing out a rock crystal block, before inserting a white gold skull set with diamonds. Besides these imaginary animals, a pair of Coquillage Diamant (Dia mond Shell) earrings completes the The atmosphere, in this second chapter, is saturated with vibrant tropical colors. The humidity beads down the skin, in a lush untouched rainforest: each piece in this set vi brates to the beat of a dreamy na ture. The Feuillage Diamant (Dia mond Leaf) cuff bracelet is adorned with a 37.97 carat green tourmaline. It plays with the appearance of a plant weaving. Made of aluminum, its intense green color comes from a cataphoresis treatment, which is highlighted by thin lines of dia monds giving it a look that is as im posing as this piece is light. This featherweight effect also ap plies to a Papillon (Butterlfy) brooch made of Lideopsis Vulgaris butter fly wings, which have been treat ed to be long lasting before being scanned, to create the gold struc ture holding them – which repro duces their original curves. The Toucan bracelet displays a unique play of volumes and colors. Its powerful beak is sculpted from three distinct citrine blocks that perfectly interlock with one anoth er, creating a gradation of colors. Its eyes made of onyx and blue ti tanium, on a background of white diamonds and black spinels, help to give the toucan his character. The titanium Serpent bracelet is adorned with a shining lime lac quer and tsavorites. The intricate meshwork gives it the suppleness of a snake. At its side, the Fleur de Paradis (Flower of Paradise) can be worn as a brooch or as a jeweled head piece. It is made of titanium and mimics the silky aspect of this tropical flower. The solid, grounded Earth Woman invites us to celebrate the power of nature through a primal geology. The palette of ochre, brown and clay is associated here with organic shapes, both plant and animal. Let us start with the Bois Diamant (Di amond Wood) brooch, a magnetic shoulder brooch. Each petal of this imaginary flower has been scanned before being recreated in Santos rosewood then set on an openwork gold structure. The titanium pis tils vibrate delicately which each movement brought to the brooch, emphasizing the illusion of realism, while the chromatic palette ques tions the idea of nature. The Papillon Diamant (Diamond Butterfly) single earring, delicately resting on the top of the ear, vi brates to the same beat as real bee tle wings, while a pear-shaped dia mond surrounds the earlobe. Plunging into the heart of telluric forces, the Cristaux (Crystals) ear rings multiply with cubic effects. Halfway between vintage design Sand Woman set. Natural shells were chosen and scanned to recre ate their texture, curve and shape in gold and diamonds. The result blends natural shell with gold and diamonds, in an unprecedent ed manner, which questions the meaning of “precious”.

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and scientific research on geomet ric crystallization, they are inter preted here in rose and white gold, smoky quartz and diamonds. A large Jack Coquillage (Shell Jack) brooch, perfectly pairing two flecked Conus Marmoreus shells, echoes the emblematic Boucheron Jack design: their subtle beauty is celebrated through a gold and di amond line, underlining their con tours, while rock crystal embellish es their ends. In this world, a fresh breeze blows from a lunar ocean and its vast as tral beaches. Slowness, silence and softness characterize this place. The authentic white pebbles from the Galet Diamant (Diamond Peb ble) necklace have been scooped out to be lightened and have al most become translucent. Adorned with gold tattoos, pear-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, these peb bles are pierced and linked one by one to each other, which signs the mineral choreography of this Galet Diamant (Diamond Pebble) neck lace. The soft shapes of the stone sculpt ed by the waves bring us to the Ga let Diamant (Diamond Pebble) ear rings and the Galet Diamant (Diamond Pebble) ring. At the crossroads of earth and water, a Corail Diamant (Diamond Coral) brooch and a Corail Diamant (Dia mond Coral) single earring take on the organic shapes of white coral: the brooch can transform into a head piece and both these jewels look as if they have been picked from an imaginary beach. An urchin, a fascinating creature from the seabed, was scanned and recreated identically in silver, then treated to give the Oursin Diamant (Diamond Urchin) a milky white ness on which pearls and diamonds dazzle. The Oursin Diamant (Dia mond Urchin) necklace displays the frosted radiance of a princess-cut diamond and a brilliant-cut dia mond and can be worn in six differ ent ways. Two animals live in this singular environment, depicted as an Ours Polaire (Polar Bear) ring, set with 246 rose-cut diamonds giving it a unique frosted aspect, and as an Elephant ring, whose skin dazzles with full-cut diamonds. Travelling into the depths of the Earth, this fifth chapter explores the magmatic power of an extreme world, where black meets white. The spiral structure of a shell, as viewed through an X-ray, is air brushed onto the mother of pearl elements of this white gold Co quillage (Shell) necklace. This air brushed motif gives the necklace a three-dimensional illusion from Burned“elsewhere”.wood meets the clean lines of the almost minimalistic Bois Brûlé Diamant (Diamond Burned Wood) necklace. This three thou sand-year-old marsh oak was charred according to the Japanese “Chou Sugi Ban” technique, which confers on it an extraordinary re silience. Its association with di amonds reveals a powerful and unexpected contrast, between ma terials one could initially think are contradictory The Loup (Wolf) ring depicts a wolf howling at the moon, roaming the paths of the Volcano Man’s world. A protective and a unifying animal, its subtle realism is brought to life through meteorite, diamonds, white gold, platinum and onyx. The Oc topus single earring, designed as a mixture between a tattoo and a sea creature, adorns the head with its white gold arabesques, highlighted by 178 mother of pearl pastilles and 443 brilliant-cut diamonds. In this “elsewhere” there is only one rule: to reveal the beauty and poet ry of nature. In telling this story, Claire Choisne has imagined five different worlds, in which anyone can find a piece of themselves. This is the essence of the collection.

REPOSSI: REINVENTING HIGH JEWELLERY S erti Sur Vide reinvents iconic jewellery classics, like the sol itaire ring, with the floating diamonds. The collection is re-in terpreted in new compositions, a high jewellery harmonic giving rhythm and structure to a visual Firstlysymphony.revealed as a High jewellery collection, Blast is a modern and bold tribute to tribal stacked ban gles and earrings, enhanced by a floating diamond. Repossi perpetuates the creative family heritage of three genera tions as a jewellery and high jewel lery house. The tradition of this inherited family jewellery house began in Turin in 1957 when Costantino Repossi opened his first boutique after studying industri al design and developing a pro nounced taste for Art Deco. The legacy continued when his son Alberto added an international di mension by moving to Monte-Car lo in the late 70’s and becoming the official jeweller to the royal family of Monaco. From the glamour of the 80’s to the elegance of the Pa risien avant-garde when the house settles into the Place Vendome in 1986, Repossi anchors in its time by continuously offering a new incar nation of jewellery. Gaia Repossi, Creative Director since 2007, has regenerated the vi sion of the house by reinventing the traditional codes of jewellery. She combines primitive jewellery with art and architecture to create bold pieces intended to be worn as an « Art à Porter ». Repossi is par ticularly renowned today for its emblematic collections that play with notions of full and empty as with Serti sur Vide which is char acterized by floating diamonds. Antifer is recognizable with its peaks and sharp angles, and Ber bere repeats minimalist lines. The timeless creations with resolutely bold and architectural lines push the limits of traditional craftman ship and position Repossi as the most avant-garde jewellery house on the Place Vendôme Brilliant Bijoux

REPOSSI UNVEILS THEIR LOCAL CAMPAIGN, SHOT IN THE MIDDLE-EAST AND SHOWCASING THEIR ICONIC SERTI SUR VIDE AND BLAST JEWELLERY COLLECTIONS

MESSIKA UNVEILS QATAR EXCLUSIVES AN ODE TO QATAR

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P aying tribute to a monumental year in the nation’s history, Messika in troduces empowering limited-edi tion creations from the Maison’s signa ture Lucky Move and My Move collections in exclusivity to Qatar. Inspired by the iconic colours of the Qa tari national flag, Valérie Messika com memorates the dawn of a new era as the world gears up for the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, a milestone occasion for the entirety of the Middle East. An ele gant new palette, of deep burgundy and classic white, eternalises the moment into timeless diamond jewels. Innovative and modern, with a reserved produc tion of just 122 numbered editions per variation, each Qatar Edition echoes a universal appeal, transcending borders and time.

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The Maison’s Lucky Move bracelet small model and Lucky Move necklace small model are creatively reinterpreted. For the very first time, burgundy ceramic is impressed into crisp white gold, creat ing a mesmerising backdrop for the free ly moving diamond nestled within. The strength of the meaningful hue is fused with the elegance of white gold and the radiance of diamonds, creating symbol ic talisman medallions that unlock good luck and fortune into the years that fol low.

A NEW SIGNATURE ‘MY MOVE’ Exploring the possibilities of the em blematic palette even further, the Qa tar Edition My Move bracelet merges Messika’s pioneering house codes with the visionary outlook of the nation. Burgundy leather forms the founda tion of the ultra-versatile luxury jewel lery piece, subtly accentuated by white topstitching. Messika’s hallmark ‘move’, the freely moving brilliant-cut diamond is set within the motif, hinting at the limitless opportunities that lie ahead. Available in classic and pavé motifs (in white, pink and yellow gold) as well as titanium motifs (in natural, graphite and black), each limited-edition brace let an unprecedented iteration of indi vidual style. In perfect alignment, the Qatar Edition jewels will be unveiled exclusively at the opening of the Middle East’s larg est Messika flagship boutique at Place Vêndome, Lusail. Developed in close collaboration with Ali Bin Ali Luxury, each unique creation is further imbued with significance; an ode to 12 years of collaborative partnership between the Maison and the Qatar-based re tail group. Etched with its own special engraving on the back reading “Qatar Edition #/122”; every piece evokes the sentiment of pride and purpose that is illustrative of the nation at this moment in time.

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Rolex is an integrated and independent Swiss watch manufacture. Headquartered in Geneva, the brand is recognized the world over for its expertise and the quality of its products – symbols of excellence, ele gance and prestige. The movements of its Oyster Per petual and Cellini watches are certified by COSC, then tested in-house for their precision, performance and reliability. The Superlative Chronometer certification, symbolized by the green seal, confirms that each watch has successfully undergone tests conducted by Rolex in its own laboratories according to its own criteria. These are periodically validated by an independent external Theorganization.word‘Perpetual’ is inscribed on every Rolex Oyster watch. But more than just a word on a dial, it is a phi losophy that embodies the company’s vision and values.

The GMT-Master was made for airborne adventure. Now the watch of choice for travellers, it connects people beyond time Sincezones. its creation in 1955, the watch has accompanied some of the greatest moments in aer onautical history. From the first intercontinental flights to world speed records and Concorde testing – feats that are human as much as they are technological find echo in the GMT-Master II with the crown on the left. This new version of the time piece is an innovation for the range. It required moving the winding crown to the left side of the watch case and the date aperture to 9 o’clock, as well as modifying the date disc – adjust ments that also led to changes in the precision testing process carried out during final controls.

The Cerachrom bezel insert is in green and black, an original col our combination that is exclusive to this watch. A watch whose appearance is al ways up to date, the GMT-Mas ter II once again confirms its contemporary appeal with changes that illustrate Rolex’s drive for aesthetic and technical excellence.

The Day-Date 40 in platinum is now available with a fluted bezel in the same material – the no blest of metals. This aesthetic and technical feat required many years of research and develop ment, as platinum is challenging to work with. The process of cre ating the fluting, which was in itially meant for gold, had to be adapted in order to manufacture the bezel. A reflection of Rolex’s perfection ism, the new Day-Date 40 gleams brightly, exemplifying one of the brand’s key ideals: to master ma terials in order to make better progress.

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The Day-Date has always epito mized prestige and innovation. Exclusively made from precious metals, it was the first calendar wristwatch to indicate, in addi tion to the date, the day of the week spelt out in full in a window on the dial.

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An unrivalled reputation for quality and expertise

A tribute to explorers of the skies, the Air-King celebrates the pioneers of aviation and invites wearers to take command of their own destiny. Since 2016, the watch has had a resolutely professional appear ance, with a dial inspired by air craft instruments. In 2022, it in corporates new features. The dial is now easier to read and more harmoniously balanced thanks to the addition of a ‘0’ before the ‘5’ on the minutes scale, while a crown guard and straight sides have also been included. These evolutions confirm the Air-King’s place among the brand’s Profes sional models. Finally, the time piece also sports a subtle line of light along the middle case – a symbol of the new horizons so often opened up by Rolex.

Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of the company, instilled a notion of perpetual excellence that would drive the company forward. This led Rolex to pioneer the devel opment of the wristwatch and numerous major watch making innovations, such as the Oyster, the first water proof wristwatch, launched in 1926, and the Perpetual rotor self-winding mechanism, invented in 1931. In the course of its history, Rolex has registered over 500 pat ents. At its four sites in Switzerland, the brand designs, develops and produces the majority of its watch com ponents, from the casting of the gold alloys to the ma chining, crafting, assembly and finishing of the move ment, case, dial and bracelet. Furthermore, the brand is actively involved in supporting the arts and culture, sport and exploration, as well as those who are devising solutions to preserve the planet.

On 30 March 2022, Rolex is unveiling its latest cre ations: watches that shine the light of optimism and innovation on the watchmaking world. In its perpetual quest for excellence, Rolex constantly en hances the aesthetics and technologies of its emblem atic timepieces. They are an invitation to push bound aries, to reach ever higher. With, as always, the same promise of outstanding quality thanks to the company’s complete, in-house mastery of watchmaking expertise.

A new jewel shines on the sur face of the sea: for the first time, the Yacht-Master 42 is available in yellow gold – an inspired and original refinement to the em blematic sailing timepiece that in no way alters its course. This 18 ct gold alloy is unique. Created and cast at the brand’s foundry in Geneva, Switzerland, it offers unparalleled resistance, making the new Yacht-Mas ter 42, fitted with an Oysterflex bracelet, an unbeatable ally on the open seas. Glowing with new brilliance A splash of colour. A poetic shim mer. A sense of renewal. The dials that decorate the new Datejust 31 are bursting with fresh ener gy and full of promise. With its three different finishes – sunray, matt and grained – the floral mo tif springs to life in the light. It is available in three colours: azzur ro blue, olive green and silver. The pieces are shining examples of refined dial-making expertise, requiring high-technology fin ishing techniques. The textural effects are further enhanced by diamonds of varying sizes, which call to mind dewdrops illuminat ing the centre of the flowers. A timeless model whose style has often evolved, the Datejust once again proves its contemporary appeal. Re splendent and sparkling, these new floral-motif dials appear en livened with movement, offering a different perspective on the cy cle of the seasons. A classic, reimagined Bijoux

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The Swiss manufacture present ed nearly 60 Rare Handcrafts creations that pay tribute to an eclectic range of artisanal skills. In addition to these one-of-a-kind pieces and limited editions that meld technical prowess with rich inspira tion, the public was also able to ob serve artisans as they demonstrate their expertise in craftsmanship.

As the legatee and guardian of grand Genevan traditions since it was founded in 1839, Patek Philippe always placed great emphasis on craftsmanship. This is impressive ly documented by the Museum’s “Patek Philippe Collection”. While the demand for artisanally dec orated watches all but vanished from 1970 to 1980, the manufacture was passionately committed to safeguarding this precious knowhow on the brink of extinction, especially miniature painting on enamel. Today, Patek Philippe is determined to protect these skills, to offer a future for the requisite competencies, and in close collab oration with the artisans to further evolve and expand their virtuosity.

In hand-guilloching, antique, manually controlled machines are used to cut geometric patterns in a metal surface on which light seems to dance. When this interplay of reflections is coated with translucent enamel, it is referred to as flinqué enamel. Wood micromarquetry is an ex tremely elaborate technique intro duced by Patek Philippe several years ago to decorate the dials of wristwatches or the case backs of pocket watches. It is used to pro duce small pictures composed of several hundred tiny mosaic pieces of different wood species, colors, and Gemsettinggraining.with diamonds adorns the bezels of Calatrava wristwatch es with irresistible sparkle. The ful ly handcrafted pocket watch stands in 18K gold are also set with differ ent gems in nuanced colors.

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Grand feu cloisonné enamel has also long been used in watchmaking to create motifs with luminous and enduring colors. First, the artisan shapes the contours of the motif with a fine flat gold wire and then fills the resulting “cloisons” (cells) with translucent, opaque, semi-opaque, or opalescent enamel paints. Since the 17th century, miniature paint ing on enamel has ranked among the grand Genevan specialties; at this exhibition, it has a strong pres ence. The tiny motifs are created dot by dot with a minuscule brush and with paints mixed from enamel powder and lavender oil. For the tradition-steeped technique of paillonné enamel, small gold- or silver-leaf paillons (punched span gles) are covered with translucent enamel in which they appear to float.

Patek Philippe also showcased its creativity and artisanal expertise on numerous objects with the socalled mixed technique that combines different types of sa voir-faire such as grand feu clois onné enamel and manual guilloch ing or the refinement of grand feu cloisonné enamel with miniature painting on enamel.

Always receptive to outstanding traditions, the manufacture also works with two original techniques that were developed in France – grisaille enamel with Limoges white (blanc de Limoges) and Long wy enamel on faience with black framed motifs. To fully experience the fascination of these handcraft techniques, exhi bition visitors could observe the live demonstrations of individual spe cialists at work on their creations. A broad spectrum of inspirations Following the role model of previ ous years, the “Rare Handcrafts 2022” collection is again a veritable firework of creativity from which designers and artists took their in spiration and allowed their imagi nation to roam Complementingfreely.the numerous topics of this year, there is a show case that exhibits several objects directly related to Geneva, the dom icile of Patek Philippe. One of them is the dome table clock 20118M “Bol d’Or” in cloisonné and paillonné enamel as a reminder of the sev en trophies that the manufacture’s honorary president Philippe Stern won at this famous regatta on the Lake of Geneva. In the same show case, the pocket watch 995/130G001 ”Swan“ shows the bird in wood micromarquetry on the case back. A perfect mixed-technique exam ple is the dome table clock 20116M “View of Geneva in the style of Ananbô” (one-of-a-kind piece). The lush vegetation scenery was Brilliant Bijoux

The richly endowed “Antique Collec tion” of the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva which last year celebrated its 20th anniversary allows visitors to admire the evolution of mechan ical timepieces since the early 16th century. They can also pursue the upswing of decorative artistry with which timekeeping instruments have been graced for nearly 500 years. Before watches established them selves as dependable and precise timepieces, they were mainly lavish ly adorned works of art. Thus, many different ornamental techniques were embraced in Geneva, especially by the famous “Fabrique” where all of the crafts associated with watch making artistry were practiced.

Manual engraving is the oldest decorative art for adorning time pieces. It embellishes the case backs of pocket watches as well as their bezels, bows, and hands.

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A broad palette of skills To illustrate the beauty of these ar tisanal techniques and promote the knowledge of this important facet of watchmaking traditions, Patek Philippe presented an annual col lection of one-of-a-kind pieces and limited editions of artistically decorated watches. For the “Rare Handcrafts 2022” collection (a total of 59 creations including 15 dome table clocks, 9 miniature dome ta ble clocks, 10 pocket watches, and 25 wristwatches) it was again nec essary to mobilize a suite of arti sanal skills that call for virtuosity, many years of experience, and gen uine artistic flair.

The cultures of our world also in spired other very different objects, including a small dome table clock, the 10003M-001 “Dragon Kites” in cloisonné enamel with its tradi tional Chinese kites. Another one is the 995/121J-001 “Azulejos” pocket watch and its delicate trompe-l’oeil miniature painting on enamel in a hand-engraved frame. An ensemble consisting of dome table clocks, pocket watches, and Calatrava wristwatches in cloison né enamel succumbs to the charms of Cuba – like the 992/162G-001 pocket watch in cloisonné enamel on a hand-guilloched background with manual engravings on the pe riphery of the case back, the bezel, and the bow.

The path of humanity is depicted on a dome table clock and three Cala trava wristwatches with cloisonné enamel commemorating the first crossing of the English Channel, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean. The 5089G-089 Calatrava has a dial in cloisonné enamel en riched with a miniature painting on enamel showing Louis Blériot aboard his Blériot XI monoplane overflying a coastal landscape and a beach with delicately drawn beach huts.

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They are joined by further amazing creations such as the dome table clock 20114M “Circus” in cloisonné enamel enhanced with silver leaf and miniature painting on enamel; the dome is adorned with a tip that resembles a finial. The two exhibitions in Geneva and Paris offered the only opportunity to admire all of these extraordi nary creations before they are forwarded to private collectors around the world.

26 rendered in cloisonné enamel. It was fashioned with 41.2 meters of flat gold wire and 41 mostly trans lucent enamel paints and is com bined with a miniature painting on enamel inspired by an old image of the fresco of Geneva. A further showcase brings to life the magic of a tropical rainforest, especially with the very vivid de piction of chameleons in cloisonné enamel (5177G-026 and 5177G-027 Calatrava wristwatches). In the lim ited 6-watch edition of the 5089G109 Calatrava wristwatch, the gold dial is first guilloched by hand with various motifs tracing the veins of the leaves, then decorated with cloisonné enamel that allows the relief patterns to shine through. One leaf shows the hand-engraved shadow of a gecko as if backlit. Wild creatures that live in faraway lands play an important role in the collection, for example on case backs in wood micromarquetry or cloisonné enamel as well as on the dials of Calatrava or Golden Ellipse wristwatches in cloisonné enamel with depictions of several savanna animals (greater kudu, oryx ante lopes, zebras, lions, rhinoceroses, buffaloes, white Namibian elephants and leopards). For the 995/128J-001 “Cheetah” pocket watch (a one-ofa-kind piece), the artist crafted 610 incredibly tiny parts and 50 inlays from 16 different wood species to show the cat sprinting at full speed. Inspired by the naturalistic illustra tions of the early 19th century, four limited editions, each consisting of six Golden Ellipse wristwatches that all feature depictions of some of the most extraordinary monkey species on our planet. Their habitat is cloi sonné enamel dials complemented with miniature paintings on enamel – one example is the 5738/50G-019 Golden Ellipse and its mischievous American callithrix.

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Other wonders of nature, also in the realm of plants, are sources for mo tifs in luminous colors such as on the 20142M “Dog Rose” dome table clock in cloisonné enamel or on the 20104M “Convolvulus” dome table clock in Longwy enamel on faience.

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• What are the challenges in trans formation of family businesses into corporates / structured businesses: There are always challenges when family businesses start the trans formation journey from a typical one-man show family business into a more structured corporate business. Such transformation challenges vary depending on the business nature and family struc tures. However, there are usually few aspects that might be common across the privately-owned com panies. These are the automation of the business processes into a more integrated systems, the cultur al change among the key person nel and the delegation of author ities through the implementation of a robust authorization matrices based on best practices. These hurdles can usually be dealt with through creating an environ ment which allows the owner(s) to adapt more systematic deci sion-making mechanisms. When it comes to automating the business processes, it is advisable to imple ment the new systems and ERPs gradually instead of enforcing a ful ly automated system from day one. This usually allows for a smoother change management process as it represents a learning curve for both the business owners as well as the key personnel. This leads to the second challenge which is the cultural change of the key people in the organization who are required to play an essential role in any tran sition. In order to ensure that these key people are positively reacting to the organization change, they need to firstly be part of the change leading team and secondly, they need to be empowered by high ly qualified staff that can support them in achieving their assigned objectives. This would enable the family business to transform from highly centralized decision-mak ing models into more flexible ones which are based on building strong functions equipped with right hu man capital skills.

Ahmed Hadid

Ahmed is a proven strategic financial advisor and CFO with more than 15 years of experience in Corporate Finance and Financial advisory focused on M&A, financial engineering, business planning, debt restructuring and due diligence.

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With a background in financial advisory and consulting as well as contracting, Ahmed has successfully led multiple business restructuring transactions, managed implementation of new corporate governance frameworks, advised large regional companies in strategy development and business planning and executed financial and debt restructuring mandates.

Ahmed provides support and financial leadership and financial planning function and is advising on value realization initiatives of different companies.

Ahmed Hadid holds an MA in Finance and Investments from the University of Nottingham, UK.

• Can you define the CFO role: Nowadays the CFO role is becom ing vital to ensure smoother oper ations continuity. In order to add value, the CFO should be the focal point of contact for the different stakeholders, both the internal and external ones. Being the channel of information flow among the oper ational teams, the owners and ex ternal stakeholders, enables the owners to make informed decisions in their best interest. In short, the good communication is the corner stone for any successful CFO who can add value it his organization as it empowers the operational as well as the strategic initiatives of the business.

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• What do you think the Recent market trends are? In line with the global economic and political risks, both local and international banks started imple menting robust credit policies and systems. In fact, this seems to be a by-product of the overall economic reforms and initiatives being im plemented at a national level. Go ing forward, this should lead to a more structured credit market with proper credit profile of the market players. The concept of granting facilities on name basis is declin ing. Banks are building their inter nal control capabilities though the establishment of a more sophis ticated engineering departments which are directly involved in the credit approvals process. The spe cial assets functions are becoming more active in streamlining their banks portfolios and achieve better bottom lines and healthier balance sheets. These changes in the bank ing sector have led the banking sector leaders to have an income statement focused approach in stead of a balance sheet driven one. Such market dynamics creates some key challenges when it comes to the treasury function of the companies CFOs. These challenges include the timely funding where the financial planners should focus on building their abilities to predict their financing requirements in ad vance and keep up to date with the developments in the internal ap proval chains of the banks and their new requirements and credit scor ing methodologies. Cost of funding is another aspect to be maintained under such market conditions es pecially with the on-going restruc turing initiatives in the market as well as the increasing rates inter nationally. The delayed collections created a burden on businesses to meet their debt commitments. The working capital cycle of the businesses deviate usually from the standard trends creating a mismatch in the debt obligations towards the lenders. On the oth er hand, it is becoming imperative that the collections management is becoming a key function for com panies and the size of the collec tions teams is growing within the Finance functions. The previously discussed aspects and challenges, makes the finding of alternative financing solutions, including the mezzanine financing structures, essential focus area to the business owners and their CFOs.

• Any special advise you can share with our readers about the CFO role

The role of the CFO is evolving into an increasingly strategic role, strategic vision of the core com petencies of the CFO. If we can take anything good from the glob al pandemic of 2020 and 2021, it is the disruption of business roles and Covid-19routines. brought about obvious changes in work patterns, pushing companies towards forced digiti zation. Beyond digitization, the pandemic also challenged the financial strat egy of many companies. However, with a sound financial strategy that included sufficient cash reserves, and cash flow management strate gies were able to adapt and over come the adverse conditions.

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Finally, the delegation of authorities which is a must for any transforma tion plan for family-owned busi nesses. In many privately-owned companies, the resistance for such plan comes from the founders who are usually in the best place to call the shots when it comes to their success stories or in other words the companies they have built from scratch. While this is very true, but there should always be a long-term thinking of building the suitable structures that can protect their well-established conglomerates when they wish to step-out and have a more of an advisory role. In addition, there might be anoth er resistance from key personnel when it comes to the delegation of authorities as they might see this as a degrade from their com fort zones. It is inevitable under such circumstances not to bring on board “new blood” to ensure the senior management authorities are segregated among different func tions and individuals. There are many other aspects which also constitute a vital part of the family business transformation journey, such as the succession planning from one generation to the other and the creation of prop er corporate governance struc tures through empowered board structures and committees. Having said this, the recent economic de velopments globally and regionally makes the transformation of family businesses and offices into a more structured corporates a must.

Let the journey inspire you. The new Bentayga Extended Wheelbase Azure. Discover new levels of comfort, space and luxury at BentleyMotors.com/BentaygaEWB/ME The name ‘Bentley’ and the ‘B’ in wings device are registered trademarks. © 2022 Bentley Motors Limited. Model shown: Bentayga Extended Wheelbase Azure. BENTLEY QATAR

Bentley has made quite a big state ment and commitment on the sus tainability front. As Richard Leop old says: ‘Our aim is to be nothing less than the leader in luxury sus tainability, but we absolutely see the need for change and reconfig ure the whole company including products to become that leader. On the product side we have said that we will migrate fully to electric, we are already this year in Qatar are launching the Flying Spur in hybrid which is quite a luxury performance with a surreal driving experience – that’s our first step in the region with the BEV, plug-in hybrid. We will offer it in all of our range with ing two years by 2024. Then, 2025 we will launch one fully electric ve hicle every year for the following five years. By the time, we get to 2030 we will have rejuvenated the whole portfolio with fully electric. That does not mean that we disre gard combustible engine based, we are looking to overlap’ Talk us through the process of Bent ley to transition to BEV’s and still keep a part of its DNA?

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RICHARD LEOPOLD, BENTLEY’S REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR THE MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA, INDIA

One of the great virtues of Bentley is that all the Bentleys are pro duced in one facility in Crewe, in the UK. ‘We have just secured the approvals and the funding for 2.5 billion euros to have a dual pro duction line: the existing produc tion line for the current vehicles and the new one, which we call the Dream Factory - a virtual line where robots are essentially trans porting through a space factory. With this new autonomous line, it will allow more bespoke, more personalization and flexibility. You can mix the different body types of a car – thanks to AI, all the parts would come to that space. It is a very impressive system and be cause of that, it will allow us to ca ter to the combustible and electric vehicle alike. We know that every body is heavily investing in electric but how quickly would that be a marketed option in place in Qatar – nobody really knows. We got that flexibility to continue to build our current portfolio alongside intro ducing the new models.’

The Luxury Network Qatar magazine had the opportuni ty to meet Richard Leopold at the stunning Bentley showroom lo cated in the Pearl. Bentey’s Regional MEA & India director talks to Narges Raiss about consumer demands, the new language that will define Bent ley’s future range of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), and why Bentley is ready for its revolution.

An example that I can disclose al ready is a wellness seat in the new Bentayga that’s coming in Q4, that has a wellness seat, an intelligent seat that can sense your tempera ture, body movements, adjust it and simulate slight motions to avoid fa tigue. It’s those type of innovation that we are looking into to have in an electrical environment. We are definitely going down the wellness Interview conducted by Narges Raiss route. We are also looking into re mote diagnosis of the car, potential ly services, a kind of concierge like offering. The digital personal assis tant is also expected at some point. For Bentley, the fusion of extreme, beautifully handcrafted (stitching, leather, material…) combined with the innovation with all the screens that you require, the latest in terms of graphics… Very progressive, it’s not going to be an evolution but more a revolution I believe, in terms of where we go with electric vehicle but when you sit in the car you’ll still feel like in Bentley. Bentley Motors is the most sought-af ter luxury car brand in the world. The company’s headquarters in Crewe is home to all of its operations including design, R&D, engineering, Mulliner and production of the company’s five model lines: Continental GT, Con tinental GTC, Flying Spur, Bentayga and Bentayga EWB. The combina tion of fine craftsmanship, using skills that have been handed down through generations, alongside engineering expertise and cutting-edge technol ogy is unique to UK luxury car brands such as Bentley. It is also an example of high-value British manufacturing at its best.

Have you seen a shift in the demographic of your clientele? We are currently building a young er clientele, more diverse and we are very proud to count amongst our client more and more wom en who are choosing Bentley. We have that development as I saw a report just last week that places us in one of the younger brands in the market especially for the GT and Bentayga for instance. Bentley has always been more understat ed as a brand compared to others, more subtle. We have huge mile ages on our cars, so they are being driven because they are practical, comfortable, and usable car that’s why it is often seen a rational lux ury purchase which is justified be cause of the use.

Tell us more about Qatar market specifically?‎ Qatar has been our 3rd largest market across the Middle East, rel atively stable, always 3-digit per formance. What is unique about this market in terms of the con sumer demand is the level of be spoke and individualization – that is what sets this market apart. Qa tar specifically is our worldwide leader in terms of bespoke content. We have a division called Mulliner and they do the body, chassis, they do everything from exterior/inte rior colours, trims, engraving…etc.

What are the key characteristics for Bentley in the future? We are not worried about the per formance as electric car are very quick, we can easily get more pow er than the car we have today. The acceleration and the excitement will remain. The sound character will not be there in the same way, but we are looking at various factors indicat ing that customer preferences are changing. Things like wellness, well-being, interiors, comfort, even so much as the car looking after you in a way as the car can sense what you need.

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The Legendary F1artist who ex cels at capturing the cars’ speed and vibrancy on canvas with swift brush strokes. Armin’s extraordinary paintings are created on canvas using vivid acrylic paint and Armin’spencil.work has been associated with Formula One and Grand Prix for several years, notably while he was employed at the F1-Paddock Club. It took a remarkable turn when Bernie Ecclestone purchased a painting by Armin depicting himself and late Formula One great Ayrton Senna. Armin pursued his passion of being an artist by attending the Arts School in Aachen, Germany, and subsequently the Royal College of Arts in London. He has also worked as a Fine Arts lecturer in Germany. His first encounter with Formula One occurred years ago in Germa ny, while watching the first race live at the Nurburgring; later, after studies... He was still captivated by the focus and extreme pressure of F1 drivers, and he believed that he could produce his paintings with the same energy and speed that goes hand in hand with fast driving. Associating acrylic combined with pigments and oil pastels in his work, Armin’s brush strokes are swift, and he paints straight on the canvas with out drawing first, giving his paintings the freedom and adrenaline inspired from the speed of F1. As the brush blends strokes and colors to por tray a legendary Grand Prix car or a sporting moment, the final outcome seems effortless perfection.

THE LEGENDARY F1 ARTIST

Armin was discovered by Jean Todt – the former Team Principal of Scu deria Ferrari and the most recently honored President of the FIA – and rose to prominence to become a legendary and well-known artist within the Formula 1-scene. Now, Armin’s remarkable artworks are owned by F1 legends, Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, Jean Alesi, and Kimi Räikkonen. Armin also had the privilege of meeting HSH Prince Albert of Monaco and to create two art pieces for the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.

End of 2021, Armin was honored with a German Stipendium, which recognized his creativity and in spired him to create a series of ten portraits depicting the world’s most influential heads. This in mind, Armin created a mas sively powerful artwork portraying Qatar’s ruler, HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani. A 2m portrait that he painted live on the roof of Doha’s Marriott Marquis. A 2m portrait that he painted live on the roof of Doha’s Marriott Marquis. The first artwork in this series. Armin exhibits his artworks in gal leries around the world and F1 plat form is an exclusive online destina tion to retail his incredible art.His studio is located in the middle of Michael Schumacher Private Col lection in Cologne. “All Art takes a lifetime to get it where it belongs to.” - Armin Flossdorf

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BLACK38 BADGE CULLINAN SHIMMERS IN ICED BRENNER GREEN Effervescent, alluring, and incompa rable, a striking Black Badge Cullinan has been spotted on the roads, fin ished in an Iced Brenner Green ex terior. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has created this captivating commis sion, elevating the dynamic, potent Black Badge Cullinan with striking energetic green hue inspired by the organic colours of nature. Great lengths are taken by the ded icated Exterior Surface Centre team to achieve the shimmering satin fin ish, which consists of three coats. Both elegant and elaborate, Iced Paint consists of a primer and base coat, with the iced clear coat creat ing the unrivalled shimmering ef fect, which is highly sought after for Black Badge commissions. Extreme ly demanding technically, the paint is painstakingly applied to ensure a perfectly homogenous finish, with the Iced Brenner Green just 5060 microns thick across the entire body. The exterior colour, which contrasts with the black Spirit of Ecstasy and glowing red brake calli pers, is accented by interior stitch ing and fine details. The flawless signature finish, which requires meticulous surface preparation, is overseen by several in-house experts, while state-ofthe-art robots are programmed to ensure each perfectly even coat. Every layer is dutifully inspected, ensuring it meets the marque’s lofty standards. In total, around three ki lograms of paint are used to create this remarkable effect. Before com pletion of the job, every millimetre of the new Rolls Royce is checked again thoroughly, before being un veiled to the customer. The predominantly black interior is brought to life with a radiant array of Lime Green accents. From the outer edge of the dashboard to the RollsRoyce monogram on the headrests, these pops of colour are in perfect synchronicity with the Cullinan’s exterior. The key to this remarkable creation also reflects the theme of the interior, dressed in Black Badge Technical Carbon with contrasting green outer edges. Demonstrating the broad spectrum of possibilities with Bespoke colours, Iced Brenner Green is one of the marque’s limit less custom-made hues. This domi nating and vibrant green is a potent reminder that Rolls-Royce has em braced its new identity as a House of Luxury, providing inexhaustible opportunities for every client.

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Interior updates that focus on passenger comfort In the interior, too, the designers have ensured the design philosophy of the current Mercedes-Benz passenger car models is transposed in to the new V-Class. The interior of the new V-Class follows the trend of modernity and clarity, with new air vents in a more-sporty turbine look as well as new dials in the instrument cluster. Thanks to the simplified design, drivers can orientate themselves much more easily. The new upholstery and equipment colour tartufo (brown) nappa leather makes a modern and elegant statement. With Lugano leather and nappa leather, each available in black and silk beige, not to mention Santos black fabric, a total of six different upholsteries in light and dark colours are now avail able. The new trim element in twin-stripe delivers a modern and elegant look to the instrument panel and the side paneling. The trim elements in the pi ano lacquer, ebony wood, carbon fibre and brushed aluminium remain. As part of the facelift, rear passengers can enjoy an especially comfortable space. The optionally available luxury seats for the first rear row are a real treat and, just like in the S-Class, they offer a fully reclining func tion, back massage and climatization. A journey in the new V-Class, for example as a VIP shuttle, turns into a spa-like treatment after a stressful flight or business meeting.

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New paint colours are available for the V-Class, includ ing graphite grey metallic and selenite grey metallicexpanding the spectrum of the well-received black and white tones. Equally new are the steel blue and hyacinth red metallic paint colours, allowing owners of the new V-Class to make an especially emotive statement. At the same time, the four new light-alloy wheel designs ensure a powerful and avantgarde appearance. They include 5-twin-spoke 17-inch light-alloy wheels paint ed in black with a high-sheen finish, as well as 18-inch light-alloy wheels in tremolite grey with a high-sheen finish and 5-twin-spoke design or in black with a highsheen finish and 5-spoke design. At the upper end of the new wheel portfolio are black-painted 19-inch 10-spoke light-alloy wheels with a high-sheen finish.

The V-Class has a broader appearance and an even stronger visual presence thanks to its new front end. This comes courtesy of a new bumper design with striking cooling air inlets and an AMG Line with a new diamond structure in the radiator grille. The Mercedes star is positioned centrally in the radiator grille and framed by two silver slats. The personalisation con cept with the attractive AVANTGARDE and EXCLUSIVE lines continues to exist, while the AMG line is available as a complement to any of the V-Class lines and fea tures a new diamond radiator grille with chrome pins.

The already successful safety features continue to re main - Crosswind Assist, which supports the driver in keeping the vehicle on track even in the case of heavy crosswinds, and ATTENTION ASSIST, which can de tect when drivers start to become drowsy and prompt them to take a break when needed.

Safety features that give you added peace of mind New safety features can be ordered optionally and continue to build on the Mercedes-Benz V-Class po sition as a leader for safety standards in its segment. The new (optional) Active Brake Assist can recognise when there is a risk of collision with a vehicle ahead and gives an initial visual and acoustic signal. In addi tion, the Active Brake Assist can break autonomous ly up to standstill, if the driver does not react inde pendently and adequately. In urban traffic, the Active Brake Assist can also react to stationary obstacles or pedestrians crossing. Another new (optional) safety feature is the Highbeam Assist Plus. It supports the driver in the high beam mode through a continuous illumination of the lane. If there are vehicles in front of the V-Class or if there is oncoming traffic, the LEDs of the main-beam module are partially deactivated to create a U-shaped cut-out in the cone of light. The remaining areas of the road way continue to be illuminated with the main-beam headlamps (partial main beam).

40 T he Mercedes-Benz V-Class shines with an im pressive new look of the passenger family car, with a revised front-end design, exterior col ours, updated interior and a range of cutting-edge driver assistance features. The vehicle is available at Nasser Bin Khaled Automo biles, the authorized general distributor of MercedesBenz in Qatar. With a redesigned front bumper, the V-Class appears wider by incorporating a broad intake into the lower fascia – an optional AMG Line Package is now available with a new, chrome-accented, diamond radiator grille offering a sportier appearance. The interior of the new V-Class focuses on passenger comfort with a simpler, elegant design with new upholstery and trim options. Building on its position as a class leader in safety, new Active Brake Assist and Highbeam Assist Plus features are now available. Updated exterior design features with a range of new colours

The new Navigator’s interior is packed with technolo gies that prioritize a seamless, connected, and person alized experience for driver and passengers. These in clude Ford’s SYNC4Ò infotainment system, which can recognize individual voices for hands-free control of an enhanced navigation operating system via a new, larg er 13.2-inch center screen. Meanwhile, drivers have the freedom to configure a reimagined 12-inch heads-up display with the information they want, without need ing to take their eyes off the road.

The new, segment-leader, Lincoln Navigator, is avail able for a test drive in Middle East showrooms now, where you can witness for yourself the luxury SUV’s unique regional premium touches, progressive design, and intuitive technologies.

• Ford’s SYNC4Ò infotainment system offers drivers enhanced voice recognition for the ul timate personalized experience through a large 13.2-inch center screen

T he new Lincoln Navigator has arrived in the Mid dle East, blending an updated exterior, refreshed infotainment system, and stylish new interior options. With its spacious interior, confident exterior, ad vanced technologies, and unmatched comfort for both driver and passengers, the Navigator is one of the Mid dle East’s most popular large-size luxury SUVs.

Lincoln has always prided itself on delivering a lux urious experience for every rider, and the new Nav igator continues this tradition with two new interior themes: Central Park and Invitation. Central Park offers rich-contrast, open-pore dark walnut extending across

While driver and passenger at the front can enjoy un matched comfort offered by the 30-way Perfect Posi tion seats, which offer an upgraded massage system, those in the backseat also get to enjoy the Navigator’s sanctuary-like luxury. A brand-new 5.8-inch digital module gives second-row passengers control over their seat positioning, climate adjustment, and audio settings. Additionally, those in the back can stay cool with seat ventilation, which comes standard, while Ac tive Motion massage seats extends ultimate comfort – a first for this segment.

Additional standard features include Forward Colli sion Warning, Post Collision Braking, Distance Alert, Dynamic Brake Support, Pedestrian Detection, Auto Hold, Hill Start/ Descent Assist, Automatic Head lamps, Voice-Activated Touchscreen Navigation and Adaptive Cruise Control.

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• The new Lincoln brings in two new interior themes: Central Park and Invitation NEW LINCOLN NAVIGATOR ARRIVES IN THE MIDDLE EAST WITH A REFRESHED EXTERIOR, NEW INTERIOR OPTIONS, AND INTUITIVE TECHNOLOGIES the full length of the instrument panel and depicting la sered-in scenic pathways of the US’ most-visited urban park. Meanwhile, Invitation has an industry-first dual laser-etching and exclusive open-pore Khaya wood, which expands across the instrument panel and center console. The two new themes join Chalet and Yacht Club, with a total of four options on offer to suit a broad range of aesthetic preferences. To raise the luxury quotient further, Lincoln part nered with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) to provide a calming aural atmosphere in the new Navi gator. The DSO, which has been playing in Detroit for more than 130 years, recorded six unique symphonic chimes for the Navigator. These chimes play in place of standard electronic alerts to inform drivers of everything from unbuckled seatbelts to an open fuel Thesehatch. chimes come through the award-winning acoustics of the Revel Ultima 3D audio system – 28 speakers that envelop occupants with rich, precise, and multidimensional sound in a truly 360-degree lis tening experience that has been likened to a concert Whilehall. stunning design, rich audio, and unmatched comfort are at the heart of the new Navigator, so too is the driving experience – and with a highly respon sive powertrain complemented by remarkable han dling, Lincoln’s flagship SUV delivers in spades. Under the hood, an advanced 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 engine offers an impressive 440 horsepower and 510 lb.-ft. of Meanwhile,torque. a suite of advanced driver assist technolo gies ensure a driving experience that is as intuitive as it is comfortable. Adaptive Suspension with Road Pre view is the Navigator’s newest update in this category – 12 sensors, including a forward-facing camera, scan body movements, vehicle motion, steering, accelera tion, and braking 500 times per second and automati cally prompt adjustments up to 100 times a second to mitigate unpleasant impacts. Other standard features include Intersection Assist, which uses camera and ra dar to alert a driver attempting a left turn of incoming traffic and applies the brakes automatically, and Active Park Assist 2.0, which uses side sensors to help drivers comfortably exit even the tightest spots.

The Navigator’s exterior has been updated too. At the front, a new signature grille is complemented by adap tive pixel projector headlamps, which come as stand ard. The rear features new 3D taillamps that fade from the center to the outside upon welcome and from the outside to the center upon farewell, creating a sense of depth and a dynamic look for the LED lights.

• The Navigator arrives with an updated signa ture grille, front end equipped with standard adaptive pixel projector headlamps, and allnew 3D taillamps

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A ston Martin is proud to introduce the new V12 Vantage Roadster – a uniquely exciting and ul tra-exclusive limited production model which combines the thrilling performance of the most pow erful Aston Martin Vantage ever made with the free dom and sensory stimulation of roof-down driving. With production strictly limited to just 249 custom er examples globally, with all examples sold ahead of release, the V12 Vantage Roadster boasts a com pelling combination of dramatic widebody design, ground-hugging wide-track suspension and – for the first time in a Vantage Roadster - the mighty 5.2-li tre Twin-Turbo V12 engine. With searing straightline speed and the unfiltered howl of Aston Martin’s sonorous 700PS 12-cylinder engine, the V12 Vantage Roadster elevates the open-top driving experience to a scintillating new level.

In order to further reduce overall mass the V12 Van tage Roadster’s front bumper, clamshell bonnet, front fenders and side sills are made from carbon fibre, with the rear bumper and deck lid made from weight-sav ing composite material. Additional savings have been made with the adoption of a lightweight battery and a special centre-mounted twin-exit exhaus system fabricated from lightweight 1mm stainless steel. Tuned to ensure the V12 Vantage Roadster has a rous ing voice to match its looks, this new system weighs 7.2kg less than the Vantage Roadster’s exhaust. It's an indication of the V12 Vantage Roadster’s mon strous performance that its dramatic form is driven by function. For example, the formidable physique of the widebody design is necessary to accommodate the widetrack suspension, which is 40mm wider than Vantage. The new front bumper design, complete with full width front splitter generates additional downforce and aerodynamic balance, while increased cooling is achieved by the reshaped front grille, which is 25% larger, and the ‘horse shoe’ engine vent in the Aerodynamicbonnet. performance also informs the new sculpted single-piece sills and rear bumper, which comes complete with integrated diffuser – the effec tiveness of which has been improved by the routing of the centre mounted, twin tailpipe, exhaust system. In contrast to the V12 Vantage, the V12 Vantage Roadster comes without the dramatic rear wing as standard, though it can be specified as an option. Those who choose the more understated look can do so in the knowledge that aerodynamic balance is maintained thanks to detailed management of underbody airflow.

Final visual touches come in the form of impressive 21in alloy wheels, which are offered in two finishes, satin black or satin black diamond turned. An option al lightweight forged wheel option is also available in both satin black and satin black diamond turned, which saves a further 8kg of unsprung mass. Michelin

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Roberto Fedeli, Aston Martin Chief Technical Officer, said: “We have worked extremely hard to ensure the V12 Vantage Roadster possesses the same potency and dynamism that characterises the V12 Vantage, while surpassing it in terms of raw sensory excitement that you only achieve with roof down driving. With more power and torque than any Vantage Roadster before it, a wide-track chassis with precisely tuned suspension calibration, and up to ten times the downforce of the series production Vantage Roadster, this is a breath taking machine created for our most enthusiastic cus Keytomers”.tothis exhilarating driving experience is the pow erhouse of the engine. Developing 700PS at 6500 rpm and 753Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm, the quad-cam 60deg 5.2-litre V12 is a true force of nature. With a pow er-to-weight ratio of 372PS-per-ton and an endlessly impressive delivery which combines effortless in-gear response with epic acceleration, every squeeze of the V12 Vantage Roadster’s throttle leads to an unforgetta ble adrenaline rush. Accelerating from rest to 60mph in just 3.5sec and with a top speed of 200mph the V12 Vantage Road ster occupies the very highest echelon of open-top sportscar performance. With a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission and mechanical Limited-Slip Differen tial (LSD) mounted at the rear, the car possesses the purity and balance of a front-mid-engined rearwheel drive layout. An optimised transmission cali bration minimises shift speeds and maximises driver interaction, while adaptive software in the transmis sion’s control system monitors operating conditions and driver demands to enhance the driver’s feeling of response and control. Sharing the same suspension hardware as the V12 Vantage, but featuring a bespoke tune for its adaptive dampers, the V12 Vantage Roadster’s dynamics have been honed to the keenest possible edge. The steer ing calibration mirrors that found in the V12 Vantage, to offer maximum steering feel and quick response, improvements which bring the car alive through cor ners and can be felt with every steering input. Like the V12 Vantage, the V12 Vantage Roadster fea tures powerful Carbon Ceramic Brakes (CCB) as standard. Measuring 410mm x 38mm the front discs are gripped by 6-piston calipers, while the 360mm x 32mm rear discs are paired with 4-piston calipers. With much increased stopping power and tremen dous resistance to brake fade at high temperatures, the CCB technology also makes a considerable 23kg of unsprung weight saving compared to steel brakes, benefitting steering response and ride quality.

Pilot 4S high performance tyres – 275/35 R21 front and 315/30 R21 at the rear – are standard fitment on all rims. As flagship of the Vantage range, the V12 Roadster is fitted with Sports Plus Seats trimmed in full semi-an iline leather and featuring ‘Wings’ quilt and perfora tion pattern as standard. A carbon fibre performance seat with exposed twill carbon fibre shell and manual 6-way adjustment can be had as an option for those looking for the ultimate in dynamic design and maxi mum support for high performance driving, also sav ing 7.3kg without skimping on occupant comfort. V12 Vantage Roadster customers can further boost the exclusivity of their car by engaging the services of the marque’s bespoke personalisation service, Q by Aston Martin, for everything from striking exterior graphics and liveries to woven leather. With extensive use of exposed carbon fibre in its design, the V12 Van tage Roadster also lends itself perfectly to Q by Aston Martin: Commission’s range of tinted lacquers, which change appearance underdifferent lighting conditions Road

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Balanced Wellbeing: An oasis of calm and tranquillity, Pullman Spa features eight treatment rooms, separate male and female areas, and a Hammam. Guests can choose from an eclectic range of spa treat ments by Sothys, a world-renowned Paris-based skin care brand. The 24hr, fully equipped Pullman Fit, offers ladies-only and mixed gym facilities, alongside a series of Les Mills exercise classes.

4948 P ullman Doha West Bay opens its doors on 1 August 2022, becoming a stylish addition to the iconic West Bay skyline and bringing a contemporary twist to Doha’s diverse hospitality scene. The upscale hotel is poised to wel come residents, leisure and busi ness travelers with its 468 rooms, suites and apartments, innovative culinary concepts, artful touches, flexible meeting spaces and vibrant lifestyle facilities.

Ehab Barghouth, General Manager, Pullman Doha West Bay, said: “We have been given a wonderful oppor tunity to open the first Pullman ho tel and introduce the brand to Doha ahead of the anticipated World Cup later this year. Featuring a smart and modern design, best-in-class business facilities, reliable service and a balanced approach to work and wellbeing, I am confident Pull man Doha West Bay will become a standout favorite of Doha residents and international visitors alike.”

Food & Beverage: Pull man Doha West Bay offers multiple dining options with fresh, fine cui sine for all palates. As mentioned by Ehab Barghouth: “Adapting Pull man’s ‘Happening Food & Beverage’ philosophy, our talented culinary team overseen by Chef Rene Al cocer developed innovative din ing concepts with an urban twist, which will help us to become a new gastronomic hotspot in the city”.

Meet/Play by Pullman reflects the need of today’s entrepreneurs to combine efficiency and pleasure for a fresh take on the traditional aspects of a meeting. The extensive range of events facilities in Pullman Doha West Bay creates an environ ment that enables guests to push their limits and unlock potential.

Immersive art and vibrant design: Inspired by the colors of the sand, Pullman Doha is filled with light and brightness, while the high-end materials in the interior create an impression of understated glam our. Always alive and changing throughout the day, thanks to the vibrant themed lounges and signa ture restaurants, Pullman Doha is the ideal location for both business and Uponpleasure.arrival, guests enter a gener ous lobby space and are welcomed by an impressive sculptural globe. The piece of art created by French designer Mathieu Lehanneur rep resents a time, place, and sense of travel and discovery, embody ing the spirit of Pullman. As guests walk through the lobby, they will find a stunning collection of playful sculptures complemented by care fully curated decorative artifacts and books. Quirky and bold, these installations add character to the hotel design and enrich the guest Theexperience.artconcept will be completed later this year with the launch of the Artist Playground, a dedicated space in the lobby for inspirational art exhibitions by local and inter national Guestroomsartists.and residences: Res olutely chic and modern, 375 ho tel rooms and suites (including four Pullman Penthouses) span 47 floors and feature 11 categories. All rooms offer an extensive selection of C.O. Bigelow amenities, a UK handcrafted skincare brand, and a pillow and duvet menu for an ulti mate good night’s sleep experience – the core of Pullman’s Bedding concept. There are also 93 styl ish apartments, all fully furnished, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and some available with balconies.

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The lavish Al Thuraya Ballroom is one of the largest in Qatar and can accommodate up to 700 peo ple. Featuring high ceilings, Ara besque-designed walls, stunning Swarovski chandelier and an ex pansive private bridal room, the venue sets the perfect stage for dream weddings, milestone cele brations and gala events.

All seven meeting rooms are hy per-connected, smartly furnished and offering cutting-edge AV fa cilities. The ‘Play’ part comes with a ‘chill out’ room right next to the meeting spaces, where delegate can recharge and disconnect over a cup of coffee or play foosball.

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The hotel’s first guests can benefit from the exclu sive All – Accor Live Limitless Summer promotion, offering up to 30% off on stays, with breakfast in cluded, for members of ALL. Reservations are open via www.pullman-doha-westbay.com.

“Our apartments cater for demand in extended stays and serviced liv ing options, combining the luxury of five-star hotel and comfort of your own home,” commented Ehab HappeningBarghouth.

Full of light and brightness, Avenue restaurant invites guests for break fast, lunch and dinner. This venue is themed around bringing people together through the restaurant’s signature concept – CuisInMo tion, which gives diners an oppor tunity to watch the culinary team in action or hop on a gastronomic journey through four cosmopoli tan avenues of the world - Champs Elysees in France, Tsukiji in Japan, Bosphorus in Turkey and Broadway in the US. Food lovers can also en joy the best flavors of Italy at the internationally renowned BiCE. The restaurant overlooks the city and features an impressive cel lar. For something more relaxed, guests can try The Score, a trendy gastro and sports bar that blends a casual settings with contemporary American cuisine. Lastly, located in the heart of the hotel, The Junction makes for a perfect hub to social ize over selection of healthy dishes, sweet and savory delicacies or lin ger over classic afternoon tea with a modern twist.

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Yas Island is one of the world’s fastest growing leisure and entertainment destinations, located on the golden shores of Abu Dhabi - just 20 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 50 minutes from Dubai.

Adventure-seekers can embark on two record-break ing experiences at CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi, including the world’s biggest indoor skydiving flight chamber and the region’s tallest indoor climbing wall, The SUM MYT™. Guests can hone their skills and enjoy some of the most memorable moments with their friends and family featuring action-packed entertainment for guests of all skill levels. CLYMB Abu Dhabi is the UAE’s ultimate indoor adventure hub and offers year-round Yas Island Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s leading leisure and enter tainment destinations, offers a vari ety of options for a memorable time.

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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is taking entertainment to the next level during the summer months. Along with its unique Ferrari-inspired experiences and iconic rides, the World’s Leading Theme Park is offering a myriad of on-ground shows and indoor fun to keep cool such as a drone display, an opera singer, Italian-themed mu sical performances, and acrobatic acts. In addition, a pizza-making class, a live cooking demonstration and many more curated activities will provide guests and families with an unforgettable summer.

With access to the UAE’s best enter tainment and luxurious marina, Yas Island’s three award-winning theme parks and the record-breaking at traction CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi, will also delight adventure-seekers, tour ist travellers, and families alike with tons of fun-packed entertainment.

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Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi For an incredibly immersive experience, Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi features six unique lands and over 35 beloved Animation characters and fan-favorite DC Super Heroes under one roof. The world’s largest in door theme park welcomes guests with its ‘DC Super Hero Season’ until September 4, featuring a unique series of hero-themed events, as well as live roaming entertainment across each of the Park’s themed lands and on-ground activities for kids and adults to enjoy unforgettable moments. Guests will get the chance to meet and greet their favourite Super Hero characters and engage with the Park’s newly added DC Super He roes Aquaman, Mera and Supergirl.

Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi At Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, guests can enjoy a splash-tastic summer at the world’s only Emira ti-themed waterpark that draws inspiration from the UAE’s pearl diving heritage. The one-of-a-kind wa terpark promises a world of fun for guests of all ages with popular events and performances, including the ever-so-popular Ladies’ Days to enjoy the waterpark in full privacy and comfort, Neon Nights with glow-inthe-dark shows and acrobatic performances.

Salwa Beach Resort & Villas is an unparalleled destination offering world-class facilities and bespoke services for today’s leisure travelers. Sprawling across 3.5kms of prime coastline, Hilton Salwa Beach Resort is located along the pristine shores of the Arabian Gulf, on the southwestern tip of Qatar. Starting with the debut of the new summer sale, Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas is offering a one-of-akind opportunity for guests to experience the gentle breeze, warm sand or the adrenaline rush from sliding down the king cobra, with prices starting at QAR1095. Guests can enjoy a selection of authentic flavors from the four signature restaurants; The League, Dante Ital iana Cucina, Levantine and Miss Wong. Designed for different occasions, the Resorts’ food and beverage offerings present a resounding and memorable com bination of gastronomic experiences served in immer sive and unique spaces. One of the places to visit this summer is the BBQ Nights at The League. A menu full of fresh salads, sandwiches, burgers and more, along side fun games of billiards, fussball, live entertainment and trivia nights. Another perfect spot to spend sum mer nights is Miss Wong, offering Chinese private din ing experiences with the family sharing menu in a wel coming atmosphere. To add to the ultimate Summer Escape, the Resort has a range of activities for all guests’ wants and needs, be it poolside lounging, water sports, beach volleyball, kids club or weekly yoga sessions, the team is highly enthused to keep guests entertained. Desert Falls Wa ter & Adventure Park is one of the largest theme parks in the Middle East, and it is included with any room booking at Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas. It fea tures 18 attractions with 56 rides and slides for kids and adults of all ages. Families will not only enjoy the thrills of the rides and slides but be entertained by the mascots that go on adventures throughout the park. The spa at Hilton Salwa Beach Resort is an oasis. The essential and escape journey feature both results ori ented and locally inspired therapies with the newly added Hammam treatments. The team is dedicated to renewal and restoration through packages such as Serenity Tuesday for ladies only and the Spa and Af ternoon Tea package. These allow guests to immerse in the tranquility and ancient traditions of eforea spa. on the introduction of these curated offerings, EtienneCharles Gailliez, Country General Manager – Qatar, General Manager – Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas,

H ilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas is pleased to offer its esteemed guests a curated array of ac tivities ranging from captivating adventures to culinary discoveries to peaceful relaxation with a view to plan their ultimate summer escape with friends and Hiltonfamily.

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JW Marriott Mauritius ResortBlue Palace Elounda, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete

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Nestled along a white sandy beach of the famous Le Morne Peninsula of Mauritius, JW Marriott Mauritius Resort provides idyllic views over the lagoon with a breathtaking backdrop of Le Morne Brabant Mountain - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The resort offers timeless luxury and a place where guests can be mind ful and present. JW Garden is a new signature element implemented to focus using sustainable practices, as well as encouraging guests to connect with nature. Herbs, vegetables, and other ingredients are grown in the garden then used in crafted cocktails, nourishing meals or spa services. Guests are welcome to spend time in the garden with their loved ones, gardening

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North Island, a Luxury Collection Resort, Seychelles

Blue Palace Elounda, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete Blue Palace Elounda, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete prides itself on celebrating responsible travel by com bining redefined luxury with an authentic Greek ex perience. The resort’s Phāea Farmers Program is de signed to support employees, recognising that many work as farmers in the low season while sourcing the highest quality local produce for the resort. Through collaborations with agronomists, the farmers are trained in sustainable and organic farming meth ods and sustainable land use. The resort features 52 suites and four private villas, with 142 private pools for added tranquillity. Anthós delivers a refined approach to traditional Greek cuisine using seasonal ingredients sourced from its organic kitchen garden. Curated by the celebrated Greek Chef Athinagoras Kostakos, guests are invited to dine al fresco alongside the open-air kitchen and organic garden. Elounda Spa creates a perfect haven for wellness and relaxation, offering a selection of rejuvenating experiences, in cluding sunrise yoga, therapeutic Thalassotherapy and outdoor massages by the sea.

Today’s travellers seek to minimise their impact on the environment while maximising their positive effect on local communities, with the aim to leave a place better than when it was found. They crave authentic experi ences and want reassurance that their getaways ben efit the places they visit. With that in mind, Marriott Bonvoy reveals the best hotels to travel with purpose to across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. From an exclusive island retreat with a pioneering conservation program in the Seychelles to a sustainable city break in Copenhagen, these hotels promise to create meaningful experiences while leaving a positive impact.

North Island, a Luxury Collection Resort, Seychelles Beachside luxury meets barefoot living at North Is land, a Luxury Collection Resort. This resort boasts a pioneering conservation and rehabilitation program called Noah’s Ark. Located among the inner granitic islands of Seychelles, North Island is a fertile paradise which has inspired the island’s conservation efforts and philosophies, as well as the hotel’s design. Just 11 ocean-view villas are hidden amid 201 hectares of ex quisite natural beauty, each featuring private plunge pools and direct access to the beach. Guests can spend time at the hotel’s Environmental Centre, where the team educates on environmental awareness and al lows people to connect with nature and discover the island’s natural beauty.

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North Island is a critically important nesting site for sea turtles, and every morning, dedicated on-site conservationists and volunteers search for nests and capture data. Guests can explore more of the island with one of the hotel’s many activities, including scuba diving, snorkelling, paddle boarding, kayaking, cycling and guided walks. For wellness lovers, begin each day with a morning yoga class to revitalise body and soul.

Dining is personalised and unique, with daily menus designed according to the latest island harvest.

The Piazza offers candlelit sophistication with the relaxing sound of the ocean, and Sunset Beach Bar is the perfect sunset spot serving fresh pizza, salads and tapas-style barbecue snacks with cocktails.

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Dine in sophisticated style at Al Diwaan restaurant, where guests can sit on the veranda and enjoy breath taking views of the reserve. Reflective of the Bedouin way of life, hotel activities showcase the uniqueness of the destination, with guests able to enjoy archery, nature walks, desert drives, wildlife safaris, falconry, horse riding, camel trekking and sundowners in the dunes.

Relax and recharge at the ultimate family resort locat ed in the prime sustainable destination of the Mediter ranean, Costa Navarino. The destination upholds the highest standards of environmental and social respon sibility through all development stages from construc tion to operation, offering a world of authentic experi ences that respect the natural environment, the local community and the region’s rich history and culture.

The Danish city of Copenhagen aims to become the world’s first carbon-neutral capital in 2025, so a great place to visit for eco-conscious travellers. Overlook ing the bustling harbour in downtown Copenhagen, the hotel is just a short distance from attractions like Tivoli Gardens, Harbour Beach and Stroget Street. The 406 guestrooms and suites are the largest in the city and feature floor-to-ceiling windows with city or ca nal views. PIER 5 Bar & Restaurant serves international delights and has a beautiful outdoor terrace to enjoy in the warmer months. Guests can revitalise at the waterfront wellness area with indulgent massages and face and body treatments or let off some steam in the fitness centre.

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With a selection of 20 restaurants, guests are spoilt for choice and don’t need to leave the resort. Anazoe Spa is a unique wellness sanctuary with a full range of spe ciality spa treatments based on the health and beauty practices of ancient Greece, incorporating the region’s exclusive natural and revitalising ingredients.

meditation classes to indulgent spa treat ments, this resort creates an environment and experi ences that impact not only the mind, body and spirit, but also the world around us. Embark on a culinary journey in five fine-dining restau rants from Floating Market restaurant, which offers a discerning blend of Thai, Malay, Vietnam, Indonesian and Singaporean flavours in the tranquil Iridium Spa Pavilion to Le Manoir Dining Room where guests can dine on traditional French-Mauritian cuisine.

The Westin Resort prides itself on energy and water conservation, as well as waste minimisation and envi ronmentally responsible sourcing and purchasing. The hotel’s sleek 445 guestrooms and suites, of which 131 have private pools, feature terraces or balconies with sweeping views across the resort to the Ionian Sea. For children, there’s an on-site waterpark, bowling alley, kids club and water sports centre.

With policies to foster diversity and inclusivity and a ground-breaking seawater cooling system to conserve energy use and reduce waste, a sustainable stay is guaranteed at Copenhagen Marriott Hotel.

and learning about the unique health benefits of the various herbs. The resort’s 172 rooms and suites are all within steps of the shore and have views of the Indian FromOcean.guided

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guides and activities at the resort educate guests about the abundant vegetation and wildlife found on the property and throughout the reserve. As well as conservation, the resort also focuses its efforts on sustainability with solar panels heating all the 43 suite’s private pools.

Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai

A Bedouin-style luxury retreat in the middle of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa is an exclusive haven for Arabia’s natural wonders. Nestled among the lush palm groves, emerald canopies and iconic sand dunes, the hotel offers secluded tranquillity and iconic vistas of the sweeping plains and Hajar Mountain massif.

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Once extinct in the wild, the Arabian oryx is now thriv ing around the resort after careful conservation ef Locationforts.

Spacious and well-fitted, the rooms are airy and with all amenities and attention to details that you would expect from a palace. Special men tion to the jaw-dropping black-and white bathroom, all in marble with two distinct stations. Not only it is a beautifully appointed space but oh-so-practical and we can only ac knowledge the offering while enjoy ing the most relaxing bubble bath in your own private spa-like bathtub. The walk-in closet is reminiscent of the massive cinema mansion that would entice you to a larger-than-life shopping spree and playing dress-up as a movie star. The accommodation is airy yet very cosy, with a nod to ro mantism and privacy.

62 Planning a holiday in the fall? From shopping excursions to an unparalleled culinary ex perience and museum hopping, The Peninsula Paris is your hotel of choice, only steps away from world-famous Champs Elysees av enue and Parisian landmark Arc de TheTriomphe.Peninsula Paris is located in one of Paris’ most famous “grands hotels”, which opened in 1908 and enjoyed 40 years hosting the rich and famous, the titled and tycoons, together with leading lights in the world of the arts, literature and music during the “Belle Epoque” and “Années Folles”, when Paris was at the height of its creativity and Aheadglamour.of its time - a late 19th centu ry classic French-style building, the hotel was one of the most innova tive buildings of its era as it was one of the first to use reinforced con crete, with the “Hennebique beams” (named after its inventor François Hennebique) enabling vast public spaces to be created without sup ports or columns as required pre viously. In the current restoration, the grandeur and sheer scale of the hotel’s expansive public spaces have been retained and preserved – and unlike other hotels of the era which have subdivided spaces and changed footprints, The Peninsula Paris has been described as Paris’ most ar chitecturally authentic hotel space, similar to the city’s cultural land marks, and retaining the “spirit” of the Thebuilding.Peninsula houses 200 luxurious rooms, including 93 suites. Inspired by Haute Couture, the theme suites at The Peninsula Paris hotel – some of the French capital’s most spacious and the world’s most highly custom ised – are veritable showcases of French heritage and savoir-faire.

L’Oiseau Blanc, the two Michelin-star restaurant is the showstopper. The elegant yet intimate dining space which overlooks the iconic Parisian rooftops with a prime view of the Eiffel tower is a must-visit. Details such as aeronautic antiques sur round the room and cosy booths will be interspersed between tables as a tribute to the adventuresome spirit of two French pioneers of aviation:

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Feast at LiLi Chinese opera singer of the 1920s, LiLi restaurant located on the ground floor of the property, wel comes you to a unique fine-dining journey, taking centre stage in the middle of theatrical decor. Under the splendid dome inspired by a Chinese opera scene, enjoy a cock tail with sparkling colours, expe rience Chinese gourmet food with friends or live a romantic moment with your loved one within the al coves, decorated with fine lace pa per cut panels with dreamlike pat terns. Here, Chinese Chefs unveil a gastronomic menu that combines the subtleties of Chinese culinary art with French Savoir-faire.

The Lobby With its high ceilings, refined mouldings and paintings reflecting the glory of the Belle Epoque, this large reception room has been me ticulously restored by French mas ter craftsmen. The place has always been one of the jewels of Parisian addresses and a field of expression for artists. This is where Gershwin composed “An American in Paris”, where Marcel Proust met James Joyce and where Picasso, Igor Stra vinsky and many personalities of the time met for tea or cocktail re ceptions. With a selection of French and International cuisine, The Lob by is the perfect place to start your day with a delicious breakfast, have a pause-dejeuner or even indulge in the much-loved Peninsula clas sic Afternoon tea with a selection of savoury delights and scrumptious pastries while basking in the elegant décor and discreet yet efficient ser vice.

JOIE DE VIVRE AT THE SPA Treat yourself to a well-deserved break and make all your spa dreams come true with a reviving spa stay in the heart of Paris. The spa features a dazzling pool with jacuzzi, impres sive sparkly facilities such as private hammam & sauna, sensorial show ers, relaxation rooms and a fully equipped gym to achieve complete rejuvenation and peace of mind. Ex perience the skincare and the effi ciency of a Barbara Sturm signature facial while staying overnight in one of the hotel’s luxurious suites. The skilled beautician will provide ex pert care resulting in a rested and glowing face so that you can be come the best and most relaxed version of yourself. Fresh tea and healthy snacks are available to un wind post-treatment. The result is an authentic and luxury experience combining Barbara Strum products with French skincare savoir-faire as we emerge feeling completely rein vigorated ready to take on Paris. Whether it is fine dining, a touristic stay or a combo wellness/shopping travel, the property is imbued with a quiet, easy luxury that unites time less French architecture to flam boyant living which makes it an ex cellent choice for your next Parisian getaway.

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64 Charles Nungesser and François Coli, who were the first pilots to attempt a Trans-Atlantic non-stop crossing. The replica of the original aircraft - with a wingspan of 11 me ters - is suspended in the air, in full flight bound for the Eiffel Tower. In a unique setting on Paris’ rooftops, L’Oiseau Blanc team offers a new menu to discover Chef David Bizet’s signature dishes. Using seasonal products, Chef has created dish es with audacious and harmonious flavours, combining the finest prod ucts with more simple ingredients for a memorable experience facing the Eiffel Tower. Pro tip: ask for the secret table and thank me later.

“This is an incredibly exciting project for the One&On ly Cape Town team and a testament to our confidence in the positive future direction of South African tour ism,” says Anne Scott, General Manager, One&Only Cape Town. “We’ve proudly incorporated local suppli ers and artisans to create something magical – paying homage to African culture while retaining the innate One&Only ultra-luxury ethos.” The resort has weaved a distinct style of storytelling into its design narrative for the revamped Vista Bar & Lounge at the heart of the resort, highlighting the lo cal legend fondly known as ‘The Watchers’, the story of the creation of Table Mountain. Cape Town-based Kenyan artist, Stanislav Trzebinski, was commis sioned to create a centerpiece Watchers sculpture for the Vista Bar & Lounge, standing tall above the bar display and in perfect alignment with the view of Table Mountain. His use of the human form combines with natural components, depicting the relationship between humanity and nature – some more distort ed and others in contrast with it. Intricate patterns Guest room interiors have been crafted using thought ful textures and organic materials, creating not just a space, but a whole experience and story. Entering the bedroom, warm lighting and an earthy colour scheme set the tone, the Kente cloth-adorned entrance, using fabric inspired by the traditional Northern African mud cloth, creates an authentically African welcome. The space is a perfect blend of metals and minerals, mo dernity and tradition. Every element is carefully con sidered, from the curved headboard of the bed which harmonises with the contrast of structural shapes and angles, to the handmade ceramics in organic shapes representing the textures and colours of Table Moun tain: the golden yellow of the sun, the green of the plants and the blue of the sea, and the black texture of the Cape pine trees and silverleaf pine.

Considered the gemstone capital of the world, almost half of the world’s gemstones are found in Southern Africa. Sparkling accents are added throughout the Vista Bar & Lounge Guest Rooms and Suits adorn the new carpeting, replicating the topography of Table Mountain – an imaginative interpretation and execution of the city’s beauty within the interior décor space.

Iconic South African resort reveals new design that honours the destination’s ocean, land and heritage in a celebration of modern Cape Town One&Only Cape Town has unveiled an extensive reimagining, with a new design showcasing a refreshed take on ultra-luxury, modern accom modation. Situated in the heart of Cape Town, at the fashionable V&A Waterfront ove rlooking the marina and with panoramic views across to Table Mountain, One&Only Cape Town is a tranquil enclave on the doorstep of the vibrant city. The refurbishment spans the full 133 rooms and suites of the resort, as well as the entrance lobby, Vista Bar & Lo u nge and landscaping, wit h new floo r ing, fittings and fixtures. The reimagined resort takes inspiration from shapes, textures and colours found amidst one of the world’s richest destinations. Each element pulls from the city surrounds, richly layered in the ocean, land or herit age of the beautiful Cape Town region, from the to pography of the majestic Table Mountain, to the city’s mythology, and the thousands of indigenous plant species that occur nowhere else in the world.

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By weaving the inspired design in collaboration with local artists and artisans, One&Only Cape Town has created a destination reflective of its setting – Africa in a fresh, nuanced way that is inclusive and expan sive, and with an elevated residential feel that makes guests instantly feel at home. The resort retains its in imitable location and unique offering of inner-city yet resort-style accommodation – a sense of detachment from day-to-day life. This exceptional location, now coupled with the reimagining, speaks to the ultra-lux ury and modern while retaining an authentic local feel.

Local Layers guest rooms, with details of Tiger’s Eye drawer pulls and facetted artworks adding an ornate touch to mod ern African luxury. Gemstone-shaped shields, made by artists that are community figures in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, adorn Marina Rise’s headboard walls and are symbolic of the Sun and Moon. The beaded pots in all the rooms were created by Zimbabwe-born Richard Madongwe and his team of bead artists. The jars are representative of the vessels carried on the heads of the people of Africa, transporting the life blood of earth – water – to their families.

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Works by local artists decorate the suites; Johanny Twala has contributed intricate structural ink line mountain contour drawings of Lions Head, Signal Hill and Table Mountain to the dining areas of the Marina Rise suites, while Claude Chandler, utilising the longi tude and latitude of Table Mountain, has created his artworks which proudly feature in the lounges. The Cape Mountains are synonymous with the Cape Floral Kingdom, the smallest of the planet’s six plant kingdoms, yet the most diverse. One&Only Cape Town’s love of fynbos and protea varietals is reflected in the fresh flowers throughout the resort and in many of the décor touches dappled within the rooms and common areas. Cape flowers remain an ongoing inspi ration for the team, building constantly on the small touches and novel ways in which to incorporate them on the resort.

he black and white por traits of models Rianne Van Rompaey, Blesnya Minher and Pan Haowen cut to the essen tial to highlight each design. Playing With Contrasts — the ani mated portraits of models Rianne Van Rompaey, Pan Haowen and Blesnya Minher highlight the lines of the frames as veritable fashion accessories. Film directed and Photographed by Karim Sadli. Glasses from the CHANEL 2022 eyewear campaign will be available in boutiques from June.

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The Cape Kelp Forest, one of the most intricate eco systems in the world, found in the ocean waters off the coast of Cape Town, also influenced touches of the de sign in the guest rooms and suites with bespoke car peting and scatter cushions reflecting the exquisite sea forestry. Frames have been handmade for the bed room mirrors by Coote and Wench in Johannesburg, each unique and hand carved by Ben Tuge, a master wood sculptor, with a design based on the kelp forests. The suites offer space, repose and a journey of discovery. An extension of the overarching design concept but dot ted with touches of green, the suites are a playful alterna tion of texture, use of lighting and colour, layered with honest natural minerals and unexpected objects. Lime stone and African Ash feature tiles in the lobby, as well as statement tables and structural seating, complement the arrival experience. Both the reception and lounge spaces showcase individual identity with a balance of shadow and light, a colour palette of calm neutrals deep browns and warm earth tones, as well as exquisite African patterns.

MAISON MARGIELA ARTISANAL 2022 CINEMA INFERNO : L’Enfant Terrible of Haute Couture.

F or the 2022 Artisanal Collection, Maison Margiela staged Cinema Inferno at the Palais de Chaillot, an assemblage performance piece conceived in sym biosis with the haute couture collection. Identifying a post-digital desire for physicality, Creative Director John Galliano crafts a multi-disciplinary format: a the atre played out in front of live spectators, captured by cameras that integrate with the performance in a film simultaneously broadcast to a digital audience. The narrative was created by John Galliano and brought to life in collaboration with the British theatre company Imitating the Dog. Power-cut staples from the men’s wardrobe evoke the memory of Geneva Bands, classic haute couture silhouettes are imbued with the language of surgical scrubs, and sorbet-coloured prom expressions appear slashed and spliced. Sandstorming, a new Maison Mar giela motif that intricately creates the impression of a sandstorm in a garment or accessory, features in fully engineered fabric weaves, in needle-punching, flock ing, or Reciclabeading.pieces employ antique 19th century bedlin ens and collage original 20th designer pumps into new manifestations. Materials Sandstormed garments are partly crafted from jacquards created through a painstaking process in which sand is sprayed out over a fabric and transformed into a print, which is, in turn, engineered as a jacquard. Spectral Cowboy characters appear in the authentic materials of the Western ward robe: Loden wool, flannel, herringbone, coated felted wool, velvet, coated velvet, and denim. Plaids feature in collaboration with Pendleton and are further inter preted in tulle. Prom dresses are constructed in tulle and double-duchess silk satin, while Teen Band Mem ber characters feature in bark cloth and brocade. Sil houettes imbued with the lines of scrubs draw on the clinical sensibilities of neoprene, piqué, brushed bou clé, nylon, foam and crin. Communal figures emerge in prints depicting florals, horror motifs, and Venues flytraps. Repurposed Re cicla pieces include a Pierrot look constructed from 19th century bedlinen, a jacket for the character of Adela made from a 19th century bedcover, and box er shorts worn by the role of Stanley transformed from vintage handkerchiefs. Innerwear is structured in latex. The power-cut introduces a way of cut ting in which dress codes associated with power –like Geneva Bands – are evoked within a garment. Sand storming is a new technique which conjures the effect of a sandstorm in fabrication and surface decoration achieved through needle-punch, flock ing or beading. Essorage, the up- and down-scal ing of garments that brings out the erosion of time, is employed in morning coats and shorts. Placage, the practice of fusing any two garments by decon structing one and applying each piece to the other, appears in the floating pockets of a bark cloth coat overlaid in tulle. Centre cutting creates a horizon tal incision across a tailored garment through which one half of its volume is resized. Slashing appears in coats to imitate a sense of movement. Circular cut ting, a way of disrupting the draping of a garment to create a sculptural effect, is employed in a crombie prom coat. Anonymity of the lining, the revelation of a garment’s interior construction, appears in tweed and herringbone coats. Poverino assemblages – sin gle garments spliced from several components into one combined piece, their layers cut away to reveal the structure of the composition – manifest in hor ror-inspired looks. Bird-pecking cuts up a men’s coated felt coat to evoke a fur stole. Fabric plumage is created from double-or ganza hacked up to create the illusion of plume. Elbow knitting structures a voluminous trouser created from printed organza. Variations on the memory of appear in techniques throughout the collection, including a trom pe l’oeil approach to cutting which imbues a tailoring sil houette with the memory of a smaller volume within its own frame. Embroideries materialise as crystal, beading, net discs, bin bag material, and plume, and as musical notes and graphic character cord embellishments.

Paintings of American scenery by the 20th century re alist Andrew Wyeth inform a palette founded in the de sert neutrals of the dark, poetic heartland, with mem ories of the sand of Arizona: black, anthracite, grey, gold, beige and white, as employed in the wardrobe of Count and the Spectral Cowboys. Prom looks assume the colours of sorbets, from berries and lavender to melon, peach and lemon. In the operating theatre, the clinical hues of scrubs set the tone for medical takes on graphite, green, blue, teal and petrol. Ruby gloves, pumps and bags pay tribute to cinematic glamour. Make-believe is driven by instinct. Born out of the sub conscious, the fashion presentation is an imaginary expression of our innermost thrills and tribulations. Runway À La Mode

Louis Vuitton announces the open ing of its latest store in the newly opened Place Vendôme. 14 years after the inauguration of its first store in the Qatari capital, Louis Vuitton opens its second store in the highly awaited mall lo cated in Lusail. The two-floor store – now Louis Vuitton ’s biggest in the Middle East - will also be one of the three stores in the region with an Objets Nomades offer. Doha ’s newest travel destination In a land where tradition meets modernity, where heritage is preserved and the future embraced, locals and visitors alike are now transported to a distinctly Qatari reimagination of Paris ’s most famous neoclassi cal square in the newly inaugurated Place TakingVendôme.prideof place in the heart of the mall, the Louis Vuitton store’s imposing facade takes in spiration from the Maison’s tubular fragrance packaging. With nearly 14,000 cylinders placed individual ly, each has a monogram diamond flower cut-out, through which the meticulously placed lights beam. Collectively, the details create an impression of liquid gold. This newest store flaunts an ex pansive collection of Louis Vuitton universes. Clients are welcomed through two entrances leading into either the Men’s or Women’s Leather Goods. The store is divid ed into two floors, the ground fo cused on the Women’s and Men’s universes, and the second floor the Salon Privé and the White Box - an exhibition room which will be ro tated every six months. Louis Vuitton and Art is also a prominent pairing, visible through various works by international ly renowned artists adorning the walls, including by Carla Sá Fer nandes and Pierre Malbec. Entering into the compelling dis play of Women’s leather goods, the walls are devoted to shelves show casing the Maison’s emblematic designs, centring around a cus tom-built Marble Table by Italian atelier PassingBudri.through in Women’s Ready to Wear, new collections and spe cial editions find their place, in cluding Nicolas Ghesquière’s latest collection “Spring in the City” – the perfect seasonal wardrobe, from city break to coastal getaway. Oth er collections include LV Match and LV Silhouette, among others. For the Men’s universe, clients will find the Louis Vuitton Pre-Spring 2023 Men’s Collection, which of fers a wide selection of pieces from ready-to-wear, leather goods and Upstairs,accessories.the Salon Privé, which includes three large salons, awaits to host our clients with bespoke experiences all while overlook ing the dancing fountains of Place Vendôme. Each room is finished with striking art and Objets No mades. The Louis Room includes furniture and a rug by India Mah davi, and designs by Atelier Oï. The Vivienne room features artwork by Lautaro Cuttica and Atelier Biag etti’s Anemona table. The Gaston room displays artwork by Somsak Hanumas and a Billiard table. Inspired by the desert, the grand design of this first White Box is in collaboration with Patricia Urqui ola, who first showcased the con cept at the Louis Vuitton store in the Miami Design District. Clients will be able to experience the ex tensive display of Objets Nomades by the Spanish designer such as the Palaver & Swing chair. Guests can also discover the nu ance of Qatar’s National Museum Architecture and the Desert Rose curated within the assemble. Since 1854, Louis Vuitton has brought unique designs to the world, combining innovation with style, always aiming for the finest quality and preserving biodiversity. Today, the Maison remains faithful to the spirit of its founder, Louis Vuitton, who invented a genuine “Art of Travel” through luggage, bags and accessories which were as creative as they were elegant and Sincepractical.then,audacity has shaped the story of Louis Vuitton. Faithful to its heritage, Louis Vuitton has opened its doors to architects, art ists and designers across the years, all the while developing disciplines such as ready-to-wear, shoes, ac cessories, watches, jewellery and fragrance. These carefully created products are testament to Lou is Vuitton’s commitment to fine craftsmanship.

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With the opening of this new and beautiful store in Doha, Loro Piana invites its sophisticated and discerning Qatari clientele to experience authentic beauty and excellence with an equal care for service, repre senting a continued commitment towards local community and exclu sivity, both important keywords in Loro Piana’s language.

oro Piana announces the opening of its first flagship store in Doha, in Lusail City, at the new Place Vendôme Mall. This is the second store in Doha, but the first in the city, having opened its travel retail boutique at Qatar Duty Free in Hamad International Airport in 2020. The new store offers Qatari clients a refined and ultra-person alized in-store shopping experience through a focused and dedicated product offer, paying homage to the Qatari culture with unique and exclusive collections.

THE ITALIAN BRAND OPENS ITS FIRST FLAGSHIP STORE IN QATAR, IN LUSAIL CITY AT PLACE VENDÔME MALL

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Loro Piana also presents an exclusive capsule collection that pays hom age to the Middle East by celebrating the art of embroidery and Ara bic calligraphy with a unique artistic collaboration through the Arabic word بح which means “Love”. The distinctive artwork adorns a rich and fluid collection of sophisticated kaftans, graceful abayas, delicate Shay la’s and modest pant suits in both linen and silk cady, complimented by iconic Loro Piana accessories and shoes, in colours and leathers exclu sive for the region.

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The luxurious destination, right on the seafront of Lusail, provides a beautiful open plaza experience. Place Vendôme Mall, newly built just outside of Doha, with its mesmerizing beauty and marveling architec ture, aims to be the new fashion hub of Qatar, bringing more than 600 international and regional brands under one roof, creating an exquisite haven of world-renowned Qatari hospitality and opulence. Set across one floor, covering 376 square metres of retail space, the new Loro Piana store has separate entrances for both men and women, each with a dedicated private shopping room. Promising a sophisticated at mosphere reflecting the brand’s high-quality materials and dedication to a supreme customer journey, wall panels are adorned in cashmere fabrics by Loro Piana Interiors and clients are invited to relax in tactile and comforting seating areas with chairs from the “Ginza” line, present in all Loro Piana stores worldwide.

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And for women, hero pieces in clude a cashmere corduroy suit in hot pink, the Moonlit Palm Floral evening suit, the Solar Floral printed midi dress, a pair of jacquard Zig Zag patterned trousers and matching jacket, a leather and shearling jack et, and the Stem Floral patterned shirt and coordinating trousers.

Recalling avant-garde director’s techniques and myriad cinemat ic styles, including surrealism, as well as Paul Smith’s signature use of colour, the campaign showcases a highly saturated palette, inspired by the RGB colour model and the mechanics of cinematography. Shot by photographer Johnny Du fort, the images make use of blur, flashes, and glares to emphasise the richness of the colour palette while visible shadows of lighting equip ment and rigging are intentionally kept in to emphasise the artifice and as a tongue-in-cheek nod to the construction of the image. A trompe-l’œil effect, seen in the AW22 collection, is also present in certain shots to create a dreamlike fell. The styling – by Julian Ganio for men and Nell Kalonji and wom en – is monochromatic to match backdrops and highlights key Paul Smith pillars for the season: co loured tailoring, dynamic prints, statement knitwear and checks. Key pieces featured for men in clude a series of bold coloured suits in red, green and blue, the place ment Stem Floral printed shirt, the Starlet print camp-collar shirt, Sig nature Striped mock neck sweater, checked outerwear, Solar Floral printed corduroy trousers, a shear ling parka and the showstopping Zig Zag print mohair sweater.

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Paul Smith is Britain’s leading inde pendent design company. Paul Smith champions positivi ty, curiosity, and creativity. These qualities underpin every Paul Smith design, whether its a shirt, a shop or a special collaboration. Paul Smith is a British company with a global outlook. What began in a small, 3 x 3 metre shop in Notting ham, England in 1970 has grown to 130 shops and counting around the world, with locations in over 60 countries. INSPIRED BY NOSTALGIA OF AND FILM SETS

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HERMÈS H ermès is thrilled to announce the opening of the new Doha store, located in the Qatari capi tal’s new shopping destination, Place Vendôme. Set between desert and sea, the spacious new store of over 600 square metres draws upon the region’s unique topography and historical landmarks, offering a vivid exploration of noble materials and craftsman ship in a contemporary expression of the Hermès ar chitectural vocabulary.

Colourful made-to-measure carpets of superimposed geometric forms enhance the structure and individu ality of each space, while lounges and inviting furni ture encourage guests to feel at home. Elegantly clad VIP salons are attached to each universe for bespoke

THE FRENCH MAISON UNVEILS ITS NEW STORE IN DOHA, WITH A DISTINCT DESIGN AND ARTISANAL DETAILS CELEBRATING THE REGION’S HISTORY AND HERITAGE.

Located on the ground floor of the mall’s south side, the store façade, distinct for its hand-hewn travertine walls, recalls the wind-carved limestone rock forma tions at Ras Abrouq in the Northwest of the country. The graphic surface stretches between the glass win dows that display the latest Hermès collections. From here, visitors enter through double glass doors into an ample space housing the women’s silk universe and the fashion jewellery. The architectural codes of the Parisian house are immediately apparent: the marble mosaic emblematic of the Faubourg pattern, the sym metry of the Grecques moulded lighting overhead, and the ex-libris underfoot. To the right, a small alcove for the perfume and beauty métiers is furnished in neutral hues, and warm touches. The area dedicated to the silk collections serves as an axis to the rest of the store that unfolds in three directions. To the left, the watch and jewellery métiers are laid out as two successive intimate salons and en veloped in leather panelling in a warm shade of co gnac. Past the equestrian and men’s silk collections, the men’s universe houses both the ready-to-wear and accessories. Awash in darker tones and green mineral shades, the walls are decorated with a lush foliage re lief – meticulously hand-painted to enhance the depth of colour and form. To the right of the entrance, a suc cession of rooms extends through the leather goods métier, past the collections for the home, to arrive in the women’s universe. The latter is furnished in amber and honeyed hues, with hand-painted embossed wall paper bearing palm-frond motifs.

Fromservice.the maison universe, steps lead down to a pri vate garden, an oasis in the city populated by lush green, local flora. Emerging from the bushes, a lifesize sculpture of a blue horse by French artist Assan Smati, catches the eye. Inside, other unique artworks complement a selection of pieces from the Emile Her mès Collection and contribute to the store’s character. These include impressive earthenware vases by art ist Julian Stair, a winged horse by sculptor Christian Renonciat, and emblematic, repurposed works created by the late Tunisian designer Leïla Menchari for the windows of the 24 Faubourg Saint Honoré store in Par is. To celebrate the store’s opening, the windows come to life with a commissioned work by American artist duo, CHIAOZZA, Adam Frezza and Terri Chiao, who have imagined ‘In the Tall Grass’, a painted sculptural surrealistic jungle.

In a vast and majestic surrounding, the store promises a singular experience to discover the sixteen métiers of the house. The store, designed by the Parisian ar chitecture agency RDAI, benefits from an abundance of natural light flowing through double-height win dows lining the exterior walls. The luminosity and air iness are enhanced by the lustre of marble and stone in cream and white, punctuated with shades of amber and earthy tones. Unique textured details reveal the gesture of the artisan’s hand and further highlight the singularity of this new address. Sculptural undulating lines on the ceiling evoke the sand dunes in the nearby inland sea of Khor Al Udaid. Each space is delineated by unique hand-laid inserts in the terrazzo – inspired by the rock carvings of Al Jassasiya – either marble, mother of pearl, or pearlescent seashells of various scales.

The store also offers a selection of exclusive objects, such as a made-to-measure foosball table and a unique soccer ball, cast in Rouge H and Craie Swift leathers.

The new Hermès Doha store invites visitors to a dis covery of its sixteen métiers and to enjoy a welcoming and contemporary environment binding the cultural essence of Doha with the Parisian house’s creativity and fine craftsmanship.

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vision is simple yet very complicated to achieve: to create an elegant shoe, with premium material without compromising on comfort and well-being. Thanks to the unique craftsmanship made in Italy, the shoes are produced in the same atelier used by the biggest luxury brands in the market. Vivid hues, various size of heels, from extravagant boots to funky stilettos, noble skins or supple leathers and chic bows, the daring signature sole has become a trademark, aiming to become iconic to put your best foot forward, step up and rise in your own light.

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PRAZZI LUXURY FOOTWEAR HANDMADE IN ITALY

The bespoke brand fiercely feminine with a pinch of glamour C onceived by the best artisan in Milano, PRAZZI gives women a desirable range of ready to wear, versatile, and sartorial pieces, that celebrate the power and strength of femininity. The brand is founded by businessman/entrepreneur Jean-Pierre and fashionista Meriam who was pushed by destiny into a position they had to fulfil, setting her pas sion for fashion, and his knowledge of luxury until the time was right. They came out stronger than ever with the inception of Prazzi, learning all about standing up and asserting their position in a giant-dominated indus Thetry.

With the upcoming opening of its very prestigious first stand-alone boutique in the City of Light, the Italian-in spired label showcases the passion, the drive and the heart behind this niche brand for an exclusive clientele. Bringing Prazzi to life is a beautiful celebration of learn ings and commitment, uniting the dream to empower women to reach their full capacity, one fashion step at a time.

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Introducing the Alexander McQueen Autumn/Winter 2022 collection created by Sarah Burton and campaign photographed by Paolo Roversi

Tailoring evolves: hook-and-eye fastenings nod to a signature silhouette. The slender waist, sharp shoulder and asymmetric drape that are synonymous with the McQueen name are continuously refined. A new, more oversized, and boxy line is seen alongside. Trousers are high-waisted and wide-legged, elongating the silhou ette. Exploring the asymmetric double-breasted tailored dress in grain de poudre with over sized metal hook-and-eye detailing during fittings in the London atelier. An oversized double-breasted tailored jack et with an asymmetric drape and tab detail ing and wide-legged trousers in wool. More feminine, the masculine silhouette of the trouser suit upholds the contrasts at the heart of the McQueen name.

Other timeless pieces feature la pels adorned with these delicate prints, an ode to Dior’s art of detail.

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Dior and Kim Jones are unveiling the Dior Jardin Men’s Capsule Collection Winter 2022, studded with roses

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A series of accessories enriches this universe, featuring bobs, ties, bandanas and plaids, while the es sential B30 sneakers are dressed in soft shades, to subtly enhance each look.

A tribute to monsieur Dior’s passion for nature, the queen of flowers is reinterpreted in a variety of contemporary designs in vibrant colours, white and pink or black and mint green. In turn, this inspiring muse transforms the “i” in the reinvented “Dior” logo, appears – solo or all-over – on t-shirts and sweaters and blooms on patchworks that compose shirtshort ensembles.

The Anagram jacquard edition fea tures a leather strap and is available in Navy, Tan and Green.

D esigned for modern, on-thego lifestyles, the compact Amazona 16 Square bag is the newest and smallest addition to LOEWE’s Amazona bag family. The Amazona was originally launched in 1975 and inspired by a new wave of women entering the workplace, its practical style embodied new ideas on inclusivity and liberation. yet contemporary aesthetic, the line includes the larger scale Ama zona 28 and 23, compact Amazona 19 Square and now welcomes the extra small Amazona 16 Square. With graphic squared proportions and a playful mini size designed Square offers small scale function ality and a casual, youthful vibe.

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The nappa calfskin leather edition arrives with a jacquard strap and is available in four colourways: Clas sic Black, Warm Desert, Avocado and Orange fora bold seasonal pop.

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LOEWE LAUNCHES A SMALL-SCALE EDITION OF ITS ICONIC AMAZONA BAG

A key piece in the Fall Winter 2022 women’s pre collection, the Amazo na 16 Square features in the latest campaign by photographer Juergen Teller. Captured around the world alongside a stellar cast of interest ing individuals, it appears on ac tress Tang Wei on model Kaia Ger ber in the bath and in nature with actress and singer Jessie Buckley.

A sense of eternal beauty and flawless sophistication pervades the new Vintz edit featuring a curated selection of sunglass designs distinguished by harmonious shapes and architectural details.

Stay cool and look fresh with the vintage sunglasses edit, that can also be your best picks for the busiest season ahead.

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We have curated a list of statement sunglasses courtesy of Vintz Shop that can surely be a perfect addition to any looks or the special the gift for a loved one.

A millennial dream is a pair of sunglasses to add a pinch of retro-glam to the fall season outfits! Throw in your favourite pair of designer eyewear to be on top of the fashion game, whether you choose bright and fun shades or embellished designs. A dedicated team source the best eyewear designs from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s by specialist to add to your collection of frames.

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Introducing the new transfer-proof liquid lipstick, mas cara and waterproof eyeliner with a campaign inspired by sunset skies. For lips that hypnotise. Rouge À Lèvres Liquide Mat is a transformative cream to powder texture with a transfer-proof soft matte finish. Highly pigmented, the array of vibrant, sunset shades provide optimate coverage and striking colour, without the worry of it settling into lip lines, smudging or feather ing, even on fabric. Created with comfort in mind, the colour feels entirely weightless on the lips.

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GUCCI BEAUTY

A line of makeup for true expression by Gucci R ouge à Lèvres Mat presents a collection of intense ly-hued lip colors with a long-lasting matte finish. Specially formulated with rich pigment and gelling waxes, the lipstick delivers vibrant color with a soft, vel vety feel. Born under the creative direction of Alessandro Michele, a range of brilliantly colored shades are inspired by iconic Hollywood movies and characters from the gilded era. The bold color palette speaks to the eccentric and free-spir ited mood of the House's collections—an unconfined and unlimited form of self-expression—with each lipstick en cased within precious gold-toned packaging etched with an engraved design.

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Gift a Meal at Harrods Looking to treat the foodie in your life? Surprise them with a gourmet meal, afternoon tea or cocktail experience at one of our spectacular restaurants and bars. Perhaps they’ll bring you with them for the ulti mate win-win.

Choo Cafe by Jimmy Choo is avail able for walk-ins only, which will be accommodated on a first-come, first-serve basis. Take Jimmy Choo Home A firm favourite for a reason, Jimmy Choo sets the accesso ries agenda with its playful ly daring spirit season upon season. Whether it’s an iconic pair of shoes or an eternally chic bag, make an entrance with bold colours and fresh silhouettes. Pink looks good on you.

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The iconic Bee Bottle revisited by Inkman, an exclusive art piece museum-worthy. I t is an exceptional encounter, of the kind only Guer lain can orchestrate: the meeting of East and West. And the meeting of two arts: French perfumery, to which the House offered so many masterpieces, and Arabic calligraphy, an age-old art reinvented by a young artist for the 21stcentury. Ever since it was founded in 1828, the love of perfume and the love of art have been one and the same for Guerlain. Today, as ever, the House is proud to host new artists and craftspeople with exceptional skills, giving them a blank canvas to enchant its fragrances. In 2022, Inkman, a young Tuni sian calligraphy artist, has been invited by Guerlain to create the adornment of its iconic Bee Bottle. Inspired by Le Songe de la Reine, an exclusive fragrance offered in the one-litre flacon, this jeweller’s son has imagined an adornment that is both poetic and spectacular, be tween sculpture and calligraphy. Voluptuous shapes, graceful curves, soaring lines... In a bold artwork that weaves stylised Arabic char acters with Guerlain’s “G”, Inkman has turned the emotion of the scent into a visual poem. To craft this exceptional piece, made to measure foreach bottle, the House has called on the legendary Parisian jew eller Goossens, a symbol of French savoir-faire. Like the calligraphic jewel that magnifies its bottle, the vibrant, luminous, and deep Eau de Parfum com posed by Guerlain Master Perfumer Thierry Wasser carries us off to the threshold of the East. Le Songe de la Reine, an exclusive composition, draws its in spiration from the Mediterranean world where the cultures of East and West have met for millennia.

An olfactory and aesthetic masterpiece limited to26 pieces worldwide, Inkman for Guerlain is art in the service of art. “Calligraphy is the language of the soul. We feel emo tions before understanding the letters. It is a portal to a magical world” says the Tunisian calligraphy artist.

Born in 1990, Inkman studied graphic design at the École Supérieure des Sciences et Des Technologies Du Design in Tunis. It was there that he discovered ty pographical design and started exploring the artistic expressions it could inspire. A practice he developed alongside poetry, which he has been composing since childhood. It was on the walls of his city that Inkman created his first “calligraffiti”. A match between the urban energy of street art and one of the most re fined aesthetic traditions of the Arabic culture: cal ligraphy, which turns writing into abstract art whose geometry verges on the sublime...With these openair creations accessible to all, the young artist mag nifies the architectural beauty of buildings he paints on, the rich history their walls hold, and the many civilisations that have shaped, over the centuries, the streets he adorns with his art. Shifting from walls to canvas, Inkman creates paintings whose voluptuous lines interweave arabesques with Latin characters. On them, poems composed by the artist in English or French, bearing messages of tolerance, can be read in the form of Arabic calligraphy. Mediterranean at heart, anchored in his cultural roots, the artist has forged a formal vocabulary that crosses the barriers of cultures and language. From Tunis to Dubai by way of London or Doha, Inkman’s language is as universal and as emotional as perfume. Today, Inkman works in three dimensions: after murals and paintings, he gives body to his work through sculpture. The artist draws his inspiration from the sense of touch which transports the soul, the human feelings he perceives in people’s eyes, or his interaction with his environ ment. The practice of sculpture has allowed Inkman to revisit his roots. The son of a jeweller, he reinvents his artistic approach in the family workshops where he imagines, designs and crafts jewels as an ode to beauty. A sensibility that enabled him to embrace the world of Guerlain, a House that is especially dear to him, since his wife wears one of its fragrances...

Sensuous and abstract, avant-garde and timeless, po etic and bold. For Guerlain, Inkman has created an art work whose beauty is undeniable. Dazzling. Absolute. A jewel that wraps around the body of the mythical Bee Bottle produced by Pochet du Courval, the historical glass maker of the House since 1853.And more than a jewel, a meeting between two of the creative worlds that are most emblematic of the East: calligraphy and perfume. To create his artwork, Inkman steeped him self in the scent of Le Songe de la Reine. His gleam ing calligraphic jewel reflects the voluptuous forms, graceful curves, and vibrant character of the fragrance composed by Thierry Wasser, Guerlain Master Per fumer. Like scented volutes, the elegant lines that embrace the Bee Bottle trace sinuous designs drawn from Arabic writing. Reinvented in golden arabesques, Guerlain’s “G” shimmers like a mirage... The eye los es itself endlessly in the abstract lines of this magnif icent composition, whose splendour is as tactile as it is visual. A genuine visual poem that celebrates the harmony of scent and beauty, of content and contain er. Here, two arts echo and magnify one another: the sculptor’s and the perfumer’s. “It is a highly contrasted fragrance that confronts the force and sensuality of woods with the vegetal vibration of fig-tree sap” says Thierry Wasser, Guerlain Master Perfumer.

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The Bee Bottle by Inkman is a limited edition of 26 signed and numbered pieces worldwide.

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An exclusive fragrance accompanies this excep tional creation: Le Songe de la Reine. The Queen’s Dream. An olfactory journey to the Mediterrane an lands where the cultures of the East and West met and mingled over the centuries. A land that is Inkman’s, born in Tunisia. And if the young artist was able to translate so brilliantly the olfactory writing of the fragrance into a calligraphic jewel, it is because both these artworks share a similar streamlined, yet sensual, aesthetic. The solar radi ance of gold. The fruits of the Mediterranean sun illuminate the top notes of the fragrance, like a vertical, soaring beam of light: sparkling mandarin, and Guerlain’s signature, glittering bergamot. The citrus fruit known as the « Green Gold » of Cal abria, sourced from the House’s partner for three generations, unfolds zesty, herbaceous, and floral facets made more vibrant still by the freshness of pink pepper. The sensual delight of fruit. In the heart of the fra grance, the Master Perfumer has traced the gen erous curves of a fig accord picked in a Mediterra nean garden. The sinuous lines of its odorous leaf, underlined by a green, herbaceous note. The tender milky sweetness of its sap. The refined sensuality of the accord is magnified by the regal silhouette of a beautiful iris, a precious flower that is also one of the House’s scented signatures. The streamlined elegance of woods. It is in the powdery trail of iris that Le Songe de la Reine reveals its Eastern roots with unctuous sandalwood – another of the House’s iconic ingredients. Native to India, it is now sourced in Australia. Produced from sustain able harvests since 2015, the essence of the leg endary wood was selected by Thierry Wasser for an outstanding olfactory quality that meets Guer lain’s exacting standards. In Le Songe de la Reine, the enveloping tendrils of this white sandalwood are underlined by a vetiver sfumato. Cedarwood frames the curvaceous note with its straight, clean facets. A sumptuous composition traced with bold strokes of noble materials, like a fragrant wind blowing from a Mediterranean garden to the lands of the Arabian Nights.

To bring to life the calligraphic jewel imagined by Inkman, Guerlain has turned to a French house that masters the craft of goldsmithery to perfection: the Parisian jeweller Goossens. A House founded in 1950 by Robert Goossens, a visionary craftsman whose couture jewels marked their era. Still today, the House constantly pushes the limits of creativity, through an unexpected mix of shapes and materials, associating noble and raw materials to create unique jewels with subtle nuances. In the hands of the master craftspeo ple of the Ateliers Goossens, the twenty-six precious copies of Inkman’s sculpture are made to measure for each bottle, using finely tuned skills. The first, high-precision step is to laser-cut the elegant lines of the decoration designed by Inkman out of a sheet of brass. Each piece is then meticulously polished, first with a bench polisher, then by hand, until every asperity has been perfectly smoothed. Then, the or naments are meticulously shaped by hand to embrace the curves of the majestic Bee Bottle. Each of them becomes a one-off, bespoke piece. Then comes the step that will turn them into couture jewels: galva nisation. Four successive layers of metal cover the piece. First, warm-hued copper. Then, noble white bronze and silvery nickel. And finally, gold, whose precious glow exalts the calligraphy imagined by Ink man for Guerlain. Before leaving the Ateliers Goos sens, the pieces are fastened to each bottle. Adorned with these dazzling jewels, the twenty-six Bee Bottles are then transported to the Ateliers Guerlain. The House’s fabled Dames de Table wind a fine golden thread around the neck.

Additionally, ‘SNAN’ Food Hall offers a full bakery and pastry section with the most delicious baguettes, croissants, bread, cakes and more. A dedicated gour met cheese section that will tempt the taste buds of every cheese lover, and a full Deli with salads, ol ives, cold cuts, add to ‘SNAN's’ appeal, making it a must-visit location for Qatar's cosmopolitan shop

Speakingpers. about the new addition to the Cultural Vil lage, General Manager of Katara Cultural Village , His Excellency Professor Dr. Khalid Bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti said: “Katara Cultural Village is all about showcasing di verse cultures and we are happy to welcome a Europe an styled ‘food hall’ in our premises. ‘SNAN’, with all its grandeur, merges originally with the landscape of Kat ara - most multidimensional cultural project of Qatar.”

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SNAN – 21 HIGH ST IN KATARA

Located right on the main street of 21 High st, along the same line as Galeries Lafayette Doha’s main entrance, ‘SNAN’ is a high-end multi-functional Food Hall with a truly eclectic European-styled look which blends per fectly well with the classy grandeur of 21 High st.

Commenting on the launch, the General Manager of Market Hall Mr. Sebastian Farhat said, "We are proud to launch ‘SNAN’ Food Hall and introduce it as a place that is bursting with flavors from around the world. ‘SNAN’ Food Hall is tipped to be a showcase of all things seasonal and delicious with quality brands and products curated to satisfy the discerning tastes of shoppers. We have ensured that ‘SNAN’ is surrounded by the stunning architecture of 21 High st and nestled within the confines of Katara Cultural Village. That is why we can promise that ‘SNAN’ will deliver far more than a typical shopping experience."

The building that houses ‘SNAN’ Food Hall is made of wrought iron and glass with a stunning interior. At the very centre of the hall is a beautiful grand staircase with wrought iron railings that lead to a separate area upstairs. The colourful mosaic-tiled ceiling exudes luxury and elegance and gives you a feeling of being in Victorian ComplementedEurope.by exclusive customer service, ‘SNAN’ offers an extensive, high-quality product range sourced from across the world. The retail gourmet section at ‘SNAN’ Food Hall is located on the ground floor with a wide selection of fresh fruits and vegetable. The hall also houses the best premium Colombian coffee house - Juan Valdez, the original Belgium chocolate boutique - Neuhaus and a flower shop. Offering some delightful gastronomical treats, the elaborate dining space is lo cated on the first floor of the building and consists of a pizzeria and as well as a grill/roastery.

Ali Bin Ali Holding launches ‘SNAN’ Food Hall at 21 High st - Katara O nce again offering a unique experience for the people of Qatar, Ali Bin Ali Holding’s Market Hall division has launched ‘SNAN’ Food Hall at 21 High st in Katara Cultural Village. ‘SNAN’ Food Hall was inaugurated on August 1, 2022 by General Manag er of Katara Cultural Village, His Excellency Professor Dr. Khalid Bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti and General Manager of Market Hall Mr. Sebastian Farhat. Also present were senior staff of Ali Bin Ali Holding and Katara Cultural Village in addition to members of local media, bloggers and social media influenc ers. Built around the globally renowned Food Hall approach, ‘SNAN’ means ‘the tip of the spear’ in Ar abic; therefore, ‘SNAN’ Food Hall’s goal is to be at the forefront of any high-end retail food shop in Qatar.

Velvet, chenille, and satin have been treated especially for outdoor use, following sophisticated research into each of the luxurious textiles. The exclusive MARM \ MORE® fabric made from waste marble powder can also be chosen by those looking for a sustainable fab ric option. Similarly, the new Colwyn hemp fabric, in a choice of three colours – Cool Grey, Laguna and De with origins dating back 6,000 years. Cultivated with out the use of fertilisers and chemicals, it is well- suited to outdoor life as it resists extreme climate conditions. Bentley Home’s Colwyn undergoes further anti-static resistant to atmospheric agents. A key design feature of the collection is the ‘su per-mirror’ steel detail that is inspired by the front matrix grille of Bentley’s modern car line-up, includ ing the Continental, Bentayga and Flying Spur rang es. ‘Super-mirror’ refers to the high level of polish that is applied to the stainless steel, a beautiful and unique effect achieved by the world-class craftspeople of Bentley Home. Wrapping around the Solstice Sofa, tions. Bold lines draw inspiration from nature, futuris tic architecture, and the interplay between them. The Galloway Sofa, Bench and Chaise Longue are named after the landscape that overlooks the Irish Sea: a wild sanctuary of thick forest, peaceful hills, and motion, from the legs to the armrests. These pieces can be customised by combining a high or low arm rest and backrest. Its frame is made up of three layers interior car cabins: Warm Grey Fiddleback Sycamore, Smoked Liquidambar or Burr Walnut Briarroot; with Metal Lacquer effect. Soft leather upholstery is juxta pieces. The Galloway silhouettes play with folds and tapering thicknesses, with a light yet bold structure taking shape from the voluminous base of each piece. elegant curvature. Also joining this year’s collection is the Helston Cof fee Table. The unique, sculptural, and dynamic lines of C rewe, 14 June 2022 - The newly opened Bentley Home Atelier in Milan welcomes two new furni ture collections, which were revealed during the Milan Design Week, coinciding with Salone del Mobile. collection, celebrates the sublime experience of openair living, while the 2022 Collection of indoor furni ture offers a blend of unique materials, architectural shapes, and futuristic compositions. Both collections teams of Bentley Motors and Bentley Home, using ma terials, motifs and shapes that can be found in Bentley cars, and translate beautifully for the home.

The Solstice Coffee Table and Side Table also feature the super-mirror grille, revealing its dual structure and decorative function at its best. Elegant, round marble tops are available in a choice of Mont Blanc, Silk Brown,

2022 Collection – indoor furniture Each year, Bentley Home releases a new collection of indoor furniture pieces during the Milan Design Week. The 2022 Collection is an exciting blend of precious

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Solstice Collection – outdoor furniture furniture collection, has been a complex and fascinat ing journey. Bentley Home designer Carlo Colombo has worked closely with designers at Bentley Motors to incorporate the Bentley design DNA into furniture pieces that appear elegant in outdoor settings and natural light, while utilising weather-proof materials. Each design from the collection can be personalised with a broad choice of fabric and covering options.

The Solstice Sunbed is lightweight and comfortable, epitomising the Bentley Home lifestyle for the out doors. Close attention to detail has been paid to every detail of this piece, to carefully engineer the balance between size, lines, and textures, in a way that is suit able for gardens, terraces and poolsides.

Armchair and Pouf, each individual super-mirror slat is curved to follow the outline of the backrests, using a sophisticated cutting system. The super-mirror steel grille detail has a delicate lightness consistent with the upholstered leather and fabric elements of the furni ture designs.

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The Havergate Cabinet and Sideboard posed a chal lenge to Bentley Motors and Bentley Home designers: to mix harmony and lightness, with volumes and voids. The outer structure of these pieces are covered in the collection’s wood veneers or in leather, allowing each piece to stand elegantly in the centre of a room or against a wall, as every angle is beautiful and consid ered. Degrade Gun-Metal Grey or Champagne metal decorations on the doors juxtapose with the lightness of the glass shelves. The shaded colour of the Haver gate line is the product of painstaking craftsmanship, involving a series of manual applications. The intricate process of lacquering involves a number of different wood, followed by an airbrush layer to apply the colour before the craftsperson gradually draws away from the wood to accentuate the colour gradient. The key tech nical skill lies in then replicating every detail of the shading, to guarantee consistency. A further round of polishing gives the products body, depth, and a solid plied before the last round of polishing.

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105 this piece complement the sofas and armchairs of past Bentley Home collections. Available in two sizes, Hel ston tables can stand together as a pair in each size, and are equally elegant alone. Topped in a choice of mar ble, leather or wood, the outer frame of the table can be covered in leather or veneered in the signature wood veneers and lacquers of the collection. The breadth of tomers when personalising their car cabins. Bentley Home collection. It is a versatile piece, ideal covered in the collection’s wood veneer, is inspired by the iconic Bentley diamond motif, and embraces the leather or fabric seat. An ode to perfect geometry, the design reveals the master craftspeople’s skills in creat

The new Ramsey lighting pieces join the existing Bent ley Home Ramsey line, with diamond motif engravings draw inspiration from the quilting found inside Bent ley’s cars. The Ramsey Floor, Table and Wall Lamps characteristics that provide a different kind of light: staircase. The Atelier is a 500 square metre space with a contemporary feel, in contrast to the building’s neo classic architectural surroundings. Stone, mirrors, and leather adorn the Atelier, the per fect complement to the Bentley Home furniture col lection. Rays of natural light cross the space to create a view of the Milan skyline, while the other shows the historic Palazzo location. The result is a continuum of multi-sensory experiences and tactile charm.

The unique Atelier represents the essence of the Bent ley Home lifestyle: a space where luxury and customi warm and caressing, or contemporary and bright. The lamps are handmade using Murano glass, and the light ing system is cutting-edge to enhance the surface il lumination and guarantee an even distribution of light.

The new Stirling mirror is a sculpture in its own right, crafted in collaboration between Bentley Motors, Bentley Home, and the designer Francesco Forcellini. The mirror is inspired by the signature curvature of the wider collection, with softened corners to accen tuate the minute incisions of its geometric image. Dia mond patterns are obtained through laser technology, giving a three-dimensionality to the piece. The mirror is available in either fume or bronze, with just a single sheet of glass, making it a work of art. Silver alloy is available as an option, a process done by hand in the manner used in glassworks of the mid-20th century, which is now very rare.

The new, recently opened Bentley Home Atelier at 36, Corso Venezia, Milan, sits within the colonnad ed courtyard of the late 19th century Palazzo Chiesa, amid the charming cross-vaults and immense stone www.shop.bentleymotors.com

Qatari Composer releases her last single, ‘Onyx’ Qatari composer and distinguished singer-songwriter Dana Al Fardan announces the release of ‘Onyx,’ the last single of her long-expect ed album, ‘Indigo.’ Ethereal as it is subtle, ‘Onyx’ transcends phys ical barriers to speak directly to the soul with a powerful beat that holds in its folds sweet-sounding melodies and lyrics that inspire the unleashing of one’s intuitive Drawingwillpower. inspiration from the black onyx stone for its strength and resolution, the song is the perfect closure to the musical saga that is ‘Indigo.’ ‘Onyx’ is an ode to the pursuit of happiness from within, encouraging listen ers to accept that contentment is a personal responsibility re gardless of outside factors. As the melodies play, the spellbind ing tunes seize control from the brain and hand it to the heart, embarking the soul on a spiritual journey whereby at its end, lis teners will let go of what holds them back and grow. Dana em ployed musical instruments and vocal techniques that would ig nite the third eye chakra, or the Ajna, which is linked to percep tion, awareness, and spiritual communication. The heavenly vibrations of her voice build the spiritual bridge one needs to reach fulfillment. She sings: “the wound is the place the light en ters,” reminding us that we are the only ones responsible for finding the light within to heal and become happy. Inspired by the Theory of Colours by German poet, artist, and politi cian Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, ‘Indigo’ is an album that explores sound, color, and the multi-sen sory experiences that lie beyond. Commenting on the album as a whole Dana said: “Each piece was composed in a color scheme to capture a mood and a state of being.” All tracks will have cor responding conceptual, abstract videos, allowing each listener to create their own, personal mean Followinging. the release of Onyx, the latest single off her upcoming al bum Indigo, Dana performed an exclusive show at London’s dis tinctive The Ned, an architectur al masterpiece in the heart of the city known for its private mem bers-only spaces. Becoming the very first Qatari musician to per form at The Ned, Dana performed six songs off her upcoming album Indigo alongside a chamber or chestra, the album’s producer Nico Dalla Vecchia, and music director Youki Yamamoto. Priding herself on being Qatar’s first female composer, the world-re nowned symphonic artist is a proud Qatari who stays true to her roots. The music she creates brings to gether contemporary, western, and neo-classical influences that blend with the musical herit age of the Middle East. “I tend to stay away from the word ‘fusion’ as it sometimes implies a ‘water ing-down’ of one style or another. So, the idea is to preserve the au thenticity of one style of sound and build it into another in a way that fits without one having to accom modate the other by deconstruct ing itself.” Dana stated. When it comes to accomplish ments, Dana Al Fardan is not one to hold back; she is a Cultural Am bassador to the Qatari Philhar monic Orchestra, and, since 2018, Qatar Airways has adopted her songs as its signature onboarding music. Outside of her home coun try, her impact is far-reaching; the celebrated artist created the score for the prize-winning film Orca, wrote music for the UN Day Concert, performed with the Lon don Metropolitan Orchestra at the Theater Royal Haymarket, and composed the music for the hu manitarian “Bring Hope for Gaza” Collaboratingcampaign. with Lebanese-Brit ish West End actor, singer, and writer Nadim Naama, Dana is now exploring what theater has to of fer. The duo writes and produces musicals that aim to “bring uni versal, liberal and transcenden tal figures and thoughts from the Middle East to a global Western audience and West End stage.” In 2018, ‘Broken Wings,’ a musi cal that follows the life of Leba nese-American writer Khalil Gi bran, premiered with sell-out shows at the Haymarket Theater in London, the Beiteddine Festival in Lebanon, Katara Opera House in Qatar, and The Dubai Opera; this was followed by a six-week run at London’s Charing Cross Theater in 2022. Her second show, the highly-praised ‘Rumi The Musical’ debuted in 2021 depicting the life of the historical poet Jalal Al-Din Rumi. The Lon don Theater Reviews described Da na’s score as "Intense, dramatic and beautiful... Elegant, powerful, and evocative music: it is not hard to see it becoming a hit in the West DespiteEnd.” the differences between the two musicals, their end goal is one, and that is to introduce Arab figures to new audiences, building on Dana’s vision to showcase her culture to the world through her art.

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Qatar-MENASA Year of Culture 2022 has been developed in collabo ration with leading organizations in Qatar, including Doha Film Institute, Education Above All, Katara Cultur al Village, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Ministry of Culture, Min istry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar Chari ty, Qatar Football Association, Qatar Foundation, Qatar Museums, Qa tar National Library, Qatar Nation al Tourism Council, Qatar Olympic Committee, Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, with assis tance from Doha-based embassies of participating countries.The Qa tar-MENASA 2022 Year of Culture is supported by Qatar Airways. Qatar Museums (QM), the nation's preeminent institution for art and culture, provides authentic and in spiring cultural experiences through a growing network of museums, heritage sites, festivals, public art installations, and programmes. QM preserves, restores, and expands the nation's cultural offerings and histor ical sites, sharing art and culture from Qatar, the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (MENASA) region with the world and enriching the lives of citizens, residents, and visitors. Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and led by its Chairperson, Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, QM has made Qatar a vibrant centre for the arts, culture, and education in the Middle East and beyond. QM is integral to the goal of developing an innovative, diverse, and progressive nation, bringing people together to ignite new thinking, spark critical cultural conversations, educate and encourage environmental steward ship and sustainable practices, and amplify the voices of Qatar's people. Since its founding in 2005, QM has overseen the Museum of Islamic Art and MIA Park, Mathaf: Arab Mu seum of Modern Art, the National Museum of Qatar, QM Gallery Al Riwaq, QM Gallery Katara, and the Tasweer Qatar Photo Festival. Future projects include the soon to open 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, and Dadu, Chil dren's Museum of Qatar. Through its newly created Cre ative Hub, QM also initiates and supports projects—such as the Fire Station Artist in Residence, the Tasweer Qatar Photo Festival and the creative hub for innova tion, fashion and design M7—that nurture artistic talent and create opportunities to build a strong and sustainable cultural infra Animatingstructure. everything that Qatar Museums does is an authentic con nection to Qatar and its heritage, a steadfast commitment to inclusivi ty and accessibility, and a belief in creating value through invention.

With the participation of Her Ex cellency, Lolwah Rashid Al-Khater, Assistant Foreign Minister of Qa tar, officially inaugurated the Qa tar-MENASA 2022 Year of Culture, welcoming leaders from the nation and dignitaries representing coun tries from across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia to an exceptional evening of music, film, and cuisine, held in the courtyard of the Fire Station. The celebration extended when members of the public were also invited to attend Doha Film Institute film screen ings and musical performances by renowned Qatari composer, singer and songwriter Dana Al Fardan and Markingothers.

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2022 YEAR OF CULTURE will showcase the culmination of a long and significant history of initi atives created by the Qatari people, while acting as the cornerstone for a new and important phase in MENA SA’s cultural understanding.”

The opening ceremony featured mu sical performances curated by Dana Al Fardan, Qatar’s renowned com poser, singer and songwriter. In ad dition to performing her own com positions, she brought the guests the music of Tunisian vocal star Mehdi Ayiachi, the world-renowned MAqam Ensemble, master percussionist George Oro, and the students in the Arab Percussion Ensemble of the Qa tar Music Academy. Throughout the evening, guests were invited to view a program of short films from Qatar and the MENASA region developed with the support of the Doha Film Institute. The cuisine for the evening commenced with an appetizer by award-winning Palestinian chef Sami Tamimi, followed by flavors from are as across the MENASA region. Culture is one of the most effective tools to bring people closer togeth er, encourage dialogue, and deepen understanding between nations.

Qatar Dignitaries and Representa tives of the MENASA Region Gather for the opening ceremony Held in Qatar Museum’s Fire Station

With Music, Film, and Cuisine, Qatar Celebrates the MENASA 2022 Year of Culture

Aisha Ghanem Al Attiya, Director of Cultural Diplomacy, Qatar Muse ums said, “This wonderful evening is just a sampling of what is to come in the months ahead, as every one opens their eyes, ears, hearts, and minds to one another through a host of specially curated exhi bitions, performances, festivals, and cultural exchanges. Presented in-person in Qatar and virtually throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia regions, the events of this extraordinary Year of Culture celebrate the heritage and innovations that we share through out the MENASA region.”

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the beginning of a year of specially curated museum and art exhibitions; film, music and food fes tivals; and other cultural exchang es taking place between Qatar and other nations across the MENASA region, the two-day opening event was hosted by Qatar Museums.

Qatar introduced its Year of Culture initiative in 2012 under the leadership of Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayas sa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, part nering each year with a different na tion for a series of cultural exchanges designed to bring the world to Qatar and the best of Qatar to the world. On the tenth anniversary of the initiative, in anticipation of welcoming the globe for the Qatar FIFA 2022 World Cup, Qatar is partnering with countries and communities from: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Bhutan, Egypt, India, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Maldives, Morocco, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Sau di Arabia, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and WelcomingYemen. the guests to the cere mony, Her Excellency, Lolwah Rashid Al-Khater, Assistant Foreign Minister of Qatar said, "This year, our people will have the opportunity to strength en their bonds in a deeper and more meaningful way, through a series of exhibitions, performances, festivals and cultural exchanges. I believe the Qatar-MENASA 2022 Year of Culture

The Women’s Circle was created by Sheraton Grand Doha x Anahi with the aim to bring women together from all backgrounds to share, discuss, and witness each other’s journeys with curated concepts and col laborations. This initiative is part of Marriott’s “To gether We’re Better” corporate social responsibility program, inspired by the company’s spirit to serve their community.

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D uring March’s celebration of Women’s History Month, the Women’s Circle- an experience by Sheraton Grand Doha x Anahi, together with the United States Embassy in Qatar, created an experience around women, art, and self-expression.

As part of their continuous efforts to support the local communities, several brands joined hands to provide and exceptional touch for attendees includ ing: Boho Picnic, Rituals, H Digital, Trinity Talent Qatar, Speaking Roses, Dinara Kasko, Snow Dunes, and Paint in the Town.

WOMEN’S CIRCLE CELEBRATED WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH IN COLLABORATION WITH THE UNITED STATES EMBASSY IN QATAR

The Women’s Circle Co-Founder Anahi moderated the “Art & Womanhood – A Journey of Self Expression and Empowerment” panel, featuring Filmmaker Shaima Al Tamimi, Visual Artist Ghada Al Khater, Cultural Artist and Curator Asma Derouiche, and U.S. Singer and Cul tural Ambassador Maya Azucena. The panelists spoke on how they use their art and voice as a catalyst for change and development. Maya Azucena reflected on how she weaved her challenges and successes into music as a process to healing and growth into fear lessness. Maya Azucena commented, “fearless is not absence of fear, it is courage on its face.”

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