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INSIDE Laings of Glasgow magalogue 2014

8 LATIN AMERICAN SPIRIT We take you on a journey of Patagonia, the Galápagos Islands and Machu Picchu

12 LAINGS NEWS Some highlights from the past year 14 RELIABILITY AND PERFORMANCE Celebrating 50 years of Rolex’s Oyster Perpetual Daytona 16 “I DO” Why do couples cut a cake on the big day? We find out more 20 SIMPLY CALATRAVA With Patek Philippe exceptional is the rule 22 LAINGS’ MARVELLOUS DESIGN DUO Taking a closer look at what goes on behind the scenes 27 WHITE OR RED? We find out more about the fascinating world of Lebanese wine 30 THE TACORI LEGACY A proud tradition of passion

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16 “Machu Picchu has captivated hordes of tourists who have conquered the challenging trek up its dizzy heights”

35 32 MY FAVOURITE THINGS Find out what items the Laings team is coveting 35 IN STORE A selection of the finest jewellery on sale in store

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INSIDE Laings of Glasgow magalogue 2014 68 Managing Director Fraser Allen

Creative Director Eric Campbell Editorial contributors Chiara Pannozzo Christina McPherson Design Angela McKean

“I was enchanted by Barra, and full of strong hot coffee and bravado, we even went swimming in the Atlantic” 68 FLYING THE FLAG Lorraine Kelly on putting lesser-known Scottish locations on the map 71 YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A luxurious break at Blythswood Square 74 TAG HEUER Celebrating 50 years of Carrera

86 BRIGHT AND BREEZY Celebrating that great British institution: brunch 90 FOLLOW THE TRENDS We look at what jewellery celebrities are wearing

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97 ROBERT STEWART Make Robert Stewart the other man in your life

76 THE AMERICAN DREAM Step into the world of Michael Kors 80 A WORLD-CLASS VENUE FOR GLASGOW The Hydro is a welcome addition to the city’s music scene

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LATIN AMERICAN T SPIRIT

Christina McPherson embarks on an intrepid journey to Patagonia, the Galápagos Islands and Machu Picchu

he snowcapped peaks of the Andes, the wondrous Amazon rainforest, stretches of sublime white sand and charming colonial towns: South America is a vast and awe-inspiring continent bursting with natural treasures. With so much to see and do, it can be difficult to know where to begin, which is why we’ve put together a guide to three of this continent’s hotspots – the Inca Trail, the Galápagos Islands and Patagonia. Rest assured, these experiences will stay with you long after the journey is over.

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LATIN AMERICA

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MACHU PICCHU: THE ‘LOST CITY’ IN THE CLOUDS Vying to be the most iconic South American sight, Machu Picchu is the ancient Inca city that sits atop a mountain ridge up in the clouds. Since its rediscovery by the American archaeologist Hiram Bingham in 1911, Machu Picchu has captivated hordes of tourists who have conquered the challenging trek up its dizzy heights. If you would rather relax whilst absorbing the incredible scenery, you can enjoy a train journey that slowly meanders up to Machu Picchu’s lofty heights. Whilst sipping a Pisco Sour (Peru’s national drink, which is made of pisco, egg white, syrup, lime juice and Angostura bitters), you can view the ancient Inca ruins, lush jungle and mountain forests in comfort. Most trips to the ‘Lost City’ begin in Cuzco, the former capital of the great Inca Empire and the gateway to Machu Picchu. At an elevation of around 3,400m, it’s a good place to acclimatise to the Andean altitude, whilst also being an alluring city of cobbled streets, archaeological ruins and colonial architecture. Cuzco can be reached by a short flight over the Andes from Peru’s vibrant capital Lima. Known as the ‘Garden City’ despite being situated in a desert, Peru’s underestimated capital is well worth exploring before or after journeying to Machu Picchu. It is home to a wealth of parks, hence its nickname, including El Malecón, which is spectacularly situated along cliff tops above the Pacific Ocean. Lima is also an excellent destination for food lovers. Peruvian cuisine is becoming quite a force internationally and Limeños (those native to Lima) are obsessed with food. The Boulevard of Gastronomy in the Surquillo district showcases the ingredients used in Peruvian cooking, and you will find lots of delicacies, including ceviche and churros, to sample across the city.

When first beholding the Galápagos Islands, you would be forgiven for thinking you had travelled much further than just 972km off the coast of Ecuador. The volcanic archipelago is a strange ecosystem teeming with endemic species that inspired Darwin’s theory of evolution. There is no better way to encounter the abundance of nature than through a sailing trip to the islands. Only a few of the 18 islands and 100 islets are large enough to explore, but no two islands are the same, home to such a diverse variety of wildlife. Highlights include Isabela, which features active volcanoes and shores full of flightless cormorants and sea lions. Snorkeling is unsurprisingly fantastic, especially at Kicker Rock on San Cristóbal, where you can get up close to sea turtles, manta rays and small 10

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THE GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS: A DARWINIAN DISCOVERY

LATIN AMERICA

“It is difficult to over-emphasise Patagonia’s beauty. The region has an innate irresistibility that makes it top of many people’s bucket lists” The Torres del Paine National Park features arresting ice faces, granite pillars, pristine lakes and snowcapped peaks

sharks. One of the largest and busiest islands is Santa Cruz, renowned for the Charles Darwin Research Centre as well as the famous Galápagos Giant Tortoises. Other islands worth visiting are Bartolomé, which is perfect for photographers and hikers because of its desolate scenery, and Rábida, which in contrast is one of the most colourful islands in the archipelago – watch out for pink flamingoes and blue-footed boobies. Flights to the Islands leave from Ecuador’s capital Quito, which is somewhat overshadowed by its more famous neighbour. Those who do stop over in the capital will be rewarded with a lively city brimming with character. Quito’s UNESCOlisted colonial centre has over 40 churches and 16 convents and monasteries to wander through. And you can’t go all the way to Ecuador without visiting the Middle of the World Monument; the equator is less than an hour’s drive from the city.

PATAGONIA: THE END OF THE EARTH It is difficult to over-emphasise Patagonia’s beauty. The region that encompasses Argentina and Chile has an innate irresistibility that makes it top of many people’s bucket lists. In Chilean Patagonia lies the Torres del Paine National Park, an unspoiled wilderness of arresting ice faces, granite pillars, pristine lakes and snow-capped peaks. The W trek within the park is regarded as one of the best treks in the world. The park also provides the opportunity for wonderful nature spotting – Patagonian hares, flocks of pink flamingoes and condors are amongst the wildlife native to the area. Across in Argentinian Patagonia, the Perito Moreno Glacier within the Los Glaciares National Park is a fantastic sight at 60m high. To appreciate its full magnitude, you can enjoy a cruise on the lake in front of the ice wall. In the north of the National Park sits the old frontier town of El Chaltén. A haven for any outdoor adventurist, the town is famed for its horseback riding and rock climbing. On the coast of Argentina is Puerto Madryn, the second-largest fishing port in the country, originally founded by Welsh settlers in 1886. From July to September, an influx of visitors try to spot the migrating whales nearby. The whales often come so close to the shore, they can be observed without taking a boat trip. At the tip of Argentina is Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, where you can again follow in Darwin’s footsteps and take a boat trip along the Beagle Channel, which was named after his expedition vessel. Like the waters off Puerto Madryn, the Channel is rich in sea life. After travelling through Patagonia, why not enjoy a tango show and some New World wine in Buenos Aires? Most trips begin and finish in Argentina’s colourful capital. ● www.laingsuk.com

LAINGS NEWS Dancing, golfing and making it into the Hot 100, it really has been a busy year for Laings Laings on shoot in Marbella It was a tough job for Stuart who joined Laings’ model Kristina and the rest of the crew in Marbella to shoot our 2013/14 campaign. You can see some of the beautiful images in the magalogue.

NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR LAINGS Just under three years ago Stuart’s daughter, Wendy, and her husband, Joe, joined the business. This year, Stuart was delighted to announce the appointment of Joe as the new Managing Director of Laings of Glasgow. Since Joe has taken on this position, Stuart has moved into the role of Executive Chairman, and Wendy has successfully continued in her role as Sales and Marketing Director. “In a very short time, Joe has grasped the needs and demands of the retail watch and jewellery industry,” says Stuart. “I wish him every success in his new position and in the future expansion of our retail businesses.”

SECC Wedding Show For the first time, Laings exhibited at the SECC Wedding Fair. We enjoyed transforming a blank shell into a luxurious location for choosing wedding rings and bridal jewellery. The event was a great success.

HOT 100 Wendy has been named in the Professional Jeweller magazine’s list of the Hot 100 UK jewellery professionals! Her world-class retail skills earned her the prestigious accolade of Retail Star.

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Rizzle Kicks Capital Radio recently invited two of our marketing girls, Claire and Kim, to enjoy a live session from million-selling hip-hop duo, Rizzle Kicks. Fewer than 20 people attended the exclusive gig where the duo played a 30-minute set. The girls even got the chance to meet the band after the session to chat and get their photographs taken. It was a great experience for the girls.

NEWS AND EVENTS

Strictly 2013 After months of rehearsing, Wendy showed the world that she knows a thing or two about dancing, as she competed for the Glitterball trophy at the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice (A little less) Strictly Come Dancing Competition. Wendy and her partner got down to the final two and Wendy also personally raised £6,000 for the Hospice.

Shine bright like a diamond As part of our continued training and development, Laings staff members have the opportunity to go to Antwerp, the diamond capital of the world, and learn even more about diamonds. This year Linda and Megan attended the four-day course and gained their International Gemological Institute (IGI) Diamond Grading certification. Well done, girls!

VIP trip to Switzerland Laings’ Directors had a thoroughly enjoyable few days entertaining clients on a trip to the Patek Philippe watch museum and factory in Switzerland. Some of our clients met the watchmakers, whilst others had the opportunity to try on custom made, one-off Patek Philippe timepieces.

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LUXURY AT LAINGS ONLINE The marketing team has been working hard behind the scenes to redesign our website. Customers can now access the luxury of Laings from the comfort of their own homes, and make purchases online. You can see what the team’s efforts have produced by visiting www.laingsuk.com.

The Women’s British Open Sales consultant Ronnie had a great time playing the Old Course for the British Women’s Open at St Andrews with two of our clients and Spanish professional golfer, Carlota Ciganda, courtesy of Rolex.

Tacori arrives at Laings Laings is pleased to announce the arrival of Tacori. “We are proud to be one of only two retailers in the UK to stock this brand,” explains Stuart. “Not only is Tacori the No.1 bridal jewellery range in the USA, but you can also choose the quality and size of your diamond to fit in with your budget,” Stuart says.

AUGUSTA

BROCKETT HALL

The Masters

Patek Golf 2013

It was a dream come true for Stuart, who thoroughly enjoyed a couple of days at the Masters in Augusta as a Rolex VIP. A perfect trip was rounded off by Stuart getting to meet his idol and golfing legend, Jack Nicklaus.

It was a tense moment for MD Joe, when he finished joint top of the leader board at the Patek Philippe Golf Day in Hertfordshire. But Joe held his nerve, sunk the winning putt and brought the Patek trophy back to Glasgow.

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T H E P E R F ETCI T LTEI MI N E PHI E C RE

RELIABILITY AND PERFORMANCE N ot only an icon but the most coveted chronograph in the world, the Oyster Perpetual Daytona is this year celebrating 50 years of unrivalled passion for speed and the world of motor sports. Before lending its name to one of Rolex’s most emblematic models, the city of Daytona, Florida, with its famous long straight beach, goes down in history as the world capital of speed. Today, both the place and the watch speak volumes about the long-standing and privileged ties that bind Rolex and automobile racing, whether in endurance or speed. Fifty years after its launch in 1963, the Oyster Perpetual Daytona is a product of a long maturation process, which has resulted in the perfect timepiece. This efficient, precise, legible, robust, reliable, waterproof and self-winding chronograph is comfortable, elegant, timeless and highly prestigious. Acclaimed by racing drivers and endowed with a prestigious heritage, the Rolex chronograph was propelled to the rank of an icon after a new, entirely re-designed and self-winding model was introduced in 1988. The Daytona’s reputation was further enhanced in 2000 when Rolex equipped the watch with a new high-performance, self-winding movement, entirely designed and manufactured in-house. The numerous innovations in this movement allow the Daytona to distinguish itself, setting new standards for chronographs in terms of robustness, reliability and precision. To celebrate 50 years of master watch-making, the crowning touch was launched this year. The

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The innovations in F the Oyster Perpetual

Cosmograph Daytona is now the first model in the Professional range to be presented in platinum, the most noble of precious metals, with a spectacular monobloc Cerachrom bezel in ceramic. Its reputation as the ultimate timepiece has seen it adorn the wrists of some of the world’s most famous racing drivers and enthusiasts. Tom Kristensen, a Rolex testimonee and the only racing driver to have won the prestigious French endurance race, 24 Hours of Le Mans, eight times, wears the Daytona with pride. Fifty years after its creation, the Cosmograph Daytona continues to evolve and achieve unparalleled status in the realm of sports chronographs. Rolex has never changed its approach: striving to design and manufacture the chronograph that best responds to Rolex’s demands of quality and functionality. ● The Oyster Perpetual Daytona is also available in steel, in yellow Rolesor and in white, yellow and Everose gold.

Cosmograph Daytona for the new millennium essentially lie inside the case. This model has a new-generation, selfwinding chronograph movement – the calibre 4130 – specially designed for the Cosmograph Daytona and entirely manufactured inhouse. Calibre 4130’s performance stems particularly from the use of a vertical clutch to activate the chronograph function, instead of the traditional lateral clutch. This new solution functions on the principle of two discs – one above the other – which work together by direct friction contact and offers significant advantages.

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“I DO”

As they play a part in their own modern-day fairy tale, Chiara Pannozzo looks at some of the traditions behind the biggest day in a couple’s life

here’s something about a wedding that gets everybody excited. For some, the symbolic nature of seeing two people they care about publicly pledging to the sanctity of marriage has them reaching for the tissues. For others, it’s being in the company of friends and family that’s key to celebrating a couple’s nuptials. And then there are those for whom regardless of whether it’s a close friend or distant acquaintance, the mere mention of the word ‘wedding’ puts a smile on their faces. The recent Royal Wedding illustrated this perfectly; so great is Britain’s love affair with weddings that William and Kate’s big day was declared a public holiday. And what did we do on that day? Relish an extra day’s annual leave? No, that wasn’t the case. Instead we invited friends round and glued our eyes to the television, all the while second-guessing on the style of Kate’s dress, whilst watching history in the making. The institution of marriage pre-dates recorded history, so finding out its exact origins is tricky, but in terms of the Western world we all seem to be on more or less the same page. An engagement takes place and a wedding follows, where the bride wears a white dress and the groom dons his finest. Wedding bands are exchanged, vows are pledged and a cake is cut. But where do some of these wedding traditions come from and why have they stood the test of time? We discovered a little more about the classic modern-day fairy tale.

All dressed in white

We have Queen Victoria to thank for starting the tradition of brides wearing white. When she married Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha in 1840, she wore a white gown. Prior to the Victorian era, brides generally married in whatever colour they wanted to. The official wedding photographs of Queen Victoria were widely publicised, which sparked the trend in wearing white.

I give you this ring

Ever wondered why our fourth finger on our left hand became our ring finger? Prior to the advent of modern medicine, legend had it that there was a vein that ran straight from the heart down to this finger. Adding a ring was a way to bring the union of marriage closer to the heart.

Having your cake and eating it

Cutting the cake is one of the most symbolic parts of a couple’s union and dates back to the Roman era, where the groom would break a piece of bread over his bride’s head to bring them luck. The actual cutting of the cake was in reference to the bride’s fertility – only she was to cut and hand out the cake to guests, who were obliged to have a piece. As weddings grew in size, the groom began to help with this, but not before sharing a piece of cake with his wife, symbolising their promise to forever provide for each other ●

The average wedding in the UK costs just over £20,000 The world’s most expensive wedding was that of Prince Charles and the late Lady Diana Spencer, which came in at £31 million back in 1981

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The most expensive wedding dress to have ever been worn was Kate Middleton’s gown, which had a £250,000 price tag If you really want to blow the budget, there is a

wedding dress on the market for $8.5 million. A creation by Japanese bridal designer Yumi Katsura, the dress features a five-carat white gold diamond and over 1,000 pearls.

HOW MUCH?

WEDDING TRADITIONS

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THE WORLD’S MOST ICONIC WEDDING DRESSES It’s the ultimate of grand reveals – the moment when the bride walks into the room and everyone turns around to see her dress. High-profile brides tend to drive the trends, and their style on the day can prove to be the inspiration for many a bride-to-be. We take a look at four of the most iconic wedding dresses that top the trend charts time and time again.

Kate Middleton

Amongst all the hype, the designer of Kate Middleton’s dress, Creative Director at Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton, was only revealed as Kate stepped out of the car and made her way into Westminster Abbey. A bodice met a white and ivory satin gazar skirt with a three-metre-long train, and the lace detailing on Kate’s gown is said to have been inspired by the dress that Grace Kelly wore on the day she married Prince Rainier.

Elizabeth Taylor

An icon in so many ways, the dress that Elizabeth Taylor (pictured below right) wore when she wed Conrad ‘Nicky’ Hilton Jnr was a true masterpiece. Made by costume designer, Helen Rose, who went on to make Grace Kelly’s wedding dress, the gown boasted a 20-inch waist and a 15-yard satin train. The dress recently went up for auction at Christie’s in London, where it smashed the guide price of £30,000-£50,000, selling to an undisclosed bidder for over £120,000.

Grace Kelly

Once considered the most beautiful woman in the world, it seemed only fitting that Grace Kelly (main image) would wear a wedding dress to match. Made from 25 yards of silk taffeta, antique rose-point lace and pearls, it took three dozen seamstresses six weeks to make the gown. More than 50 years later, the dress is still making an impact, with similarities drawn between Grace Kelly’s gown and Kate Middleton’s dress. Audrey’s signature style is one that is still very much copied today. At her wedding to actor Mel Ferrer in 1954, the actress wore a stunning tea-length dress designed by Balmain and rather than a tiara, Audrey sported a crown-like wreath of flowers on her big day.

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E X C E P T I O N AT LI T I SL E T HI N E H RE UR LE

SIMPLY CALATRAVA The Calatrava is the result of an avant-garde philosophy of aesthetics that showcases sleek lines and subtle elegance

o enter the world of Patek Philippe is to discover a universe where the exceptional is the rule. You are choosing a watch whose technical perfection and timeless aesthetic appeal ignore the years. The Calatrava, Patek Philippe’s signature model, was originally created by Patek Philippe in 1932 as the result of an avant-garde philosophy of aesthetics that showcases sleek lines and subtle elegance. The line is directly inspired by the Bauhaus artistic movement, the German school of architecture and applied arts based on the precept that ‘form follows function’ and ‘less is more’. The endearing quality of the design reflects the relentless pursuit of perfection that has always been at the core of Patek Philippe’s mission. Current owners, the Stern family, whose tradition is intimately intertwined with the Calatrava collection, acquired the manufacture in 1932, and the first Calatrava model, the Ref. 96, was launched in the same year. Since then, Patek Philippe has repeatedly demonstrated that even a paragon of design like the Calatrava can be changed, optimised and perfected, as illustrated perfectly by the new Reference 5227. As with all models in the Calatrava range, Ref. 5227 is presented with a round case and a classic, timeless design. What makes this piece stand out

however, is almost impossible to see, even to the most discerning connoisseur. A seamlessly integrated dust cover, with an invisible hinge, ensures the timepiece has an elegant, ultra-slim silhouette. When the dust cover is opened, the self-winding movement is revealed through the sapphire crystal case-back. This model is available in rose, white and yellow gold. For ladies, the new Ref. 7200 Calatrava ladies’ wristwatch is a masterpiece of minimal art. Presented in delicate rose gold, this is a ladies’ wristwatch fully focused on hours and minutes. Designed for women who methodically devote their attention to the essence of things, it epitomises timelessness in classic, feminine perfection. The dial features a fine-grained texture with a silky effect, a perfect background for the two Poire Stuart hands in rose gold. The case-back has a sapphire crystal glass that reveals the ultra-thin, self-winding mechanical movement. These inimitably elegant ladies’ and men’s watches are impervious to short-lived trends, recapturing the hearts of each new generation. Whether extra thin, with hobnail patterns or wide polished bezels, they are all unmistakable members of the Calatrava family and even their changing faces cannot belie their origins. No other watch lends better expression to the true Patek Philippe style. ●

HISTORY OF THE CALATRAVA On 27 April 1887 ‘Patek F Philippe & Cie. Fabricants a Geneve’ was registered as a trademark, along with the Calatrava Cross symbol. This ornamental cross came from an ancient Spanish order of chivalry founded in 1158; however, it was not until 1932 that Patek Philippe assigned the Calatrava name to a wristwatch and a horological legend was born.

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LAINGS’ MARVELLOUS DESIGN DUO Jewellery designer Kirsty Berry and goldsmith Stuart Thomson work together to create timeless, beautiful pieces of jewellery for their customers

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n the calming surroundings of Laings’ diamond lounge, you will often find jewellery designer Kirsty Berry sketching away, dreaming up a new, sparkling diamond ring or a stunning, delicate necklace. A stone’s throw away, just off Buchanan Street, is goldsmith Stuart Thomson’s workshop, where he is ready and waiting to bring Kirsty’s sketches to life. Kirsty and Stuart were first brought together two years ago, when Stuart began working for Laings. Kirsty had been designing for the jewellers prior to this, initially working part-time whilst learning her craft at the Glasgow School of Art. Her degree gave her a solid foundation for working within the industry and she has now been at Laings for eight years. A self-confessed ‘newbie’ to Laings, Stuart is anything but new to the industry, having worked in it for over 30 years. He was encouraged by one of his father’s friends, a goldsmith himself, to work at his workshop for a week. Stuart hasn’t looked back since. “I made a ring and it sparked something in me,” he says. “I thought, ‘I really like this’. I ended up doing an apprenticeship with Wade and Fleming, which was the biggest workshop in Glasgow at the time. The funny thing is, I hated metalwork at school!” Like Stuart, Kirsty also identifies with being able to create a tangible product that people can appreciate. “I’ve always loved being creative,” she says. “The jewellery department at art school was the one that really stood out – the fact that you could design something and then see someone wearing it really appealed to me.” Before Stuart joined Laings, Kirsty had to outsource the work to craftsmen in the south of England. With a goldsmith now working inhouse, it is much quicker for Laings to produce commissions. “We’re just more efficient,” says

Stuart in his workshop just off Glasgow's Buchanan Street

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Kirsty. “We can bring clients in at different times for fittings, which we weren’t able to do before.” When setting out on a new commission, Kirsty and Stuart collaborate to realise their customers’ wishes. “First of all I sit down with the customer and bounce ideas back and forth with them to try and get an idea of what they like,” explains Kirsty. “Then I go away, start to get inspiration and sketch a few ideas. I then liaise with Stuart, who often has his own ideas.” Kirsty isn’t always sure if her designs are possible, however. “I’ll maybe say wacky things and Stuart has to say no,” laughs Kirsty. “He has so much experience so I learn a lot from him.” Their working relationship has resulted in many stunning pieces. One of their favourites is a bespoke collar, which was made for a client’s wife’s 40th birthday. “It was a very special piece,” says Kirsty. “It was like a snake effect and wrapped around the neck – it was made especially to fit her.” Stuart adds: “I got to set quite an array of diamonds, which tapered and graduated round the back.” As well as creating new pieces, Kirsty and Stuart also remodel old jewellery. Kirsty recalls one client, who had inherited her mother’s diamonds when she died: “We designed a necklace

“Kirsty designs the jewellery, I make it and then we both get to see the recognition on our customers’ faces it’s the best part about our job” and two rings – a very simple, classic design like a snowflake drop. To see what it meant to her, to wear her mother’s diamonds, but in a design that she would wear today, was very rewarding.” Seeing the finished product and how the customer responds to it also resonates with Stuart. “Kirsty designs the jewellery, I make it and then we both get to see the recognition on our customers' faces ―it’s the best part of our job,” he says. Kirsty and Stuart are in the midst of designing their first collection together, which they are both very excited about. Inspired by Glasgow’s Art Deco architecture, and in particular, the historic Arcade the jewellers is situated in, the collection will consist of five or six pieces made from platinum and diamonds. The collection will be ready in time for Christmas, and as they get busier and busier with commissions, it is going to be a hectic next few months for Laings’ design duo. ● www.laingsuk.com

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WHITE OR RED?

Italy, France and Spain are all countries you associate with wine, but Lebanon probably isn’t. It’s time to think again

hen it comes to the end of a long and tiring week, nothing tops relaxing with a glass of wine. Whether it be over dinner with friends or in the comfort of your own home, there’s something restorative about listening to the wine glug out of the bottle and into the glass. We all have our fail-safes when it comes to wine. Some of us prefer French reds over Italian, and for others, only crisp and fruity Australian whites will do. But what if you were asked to move away from the more traditional wine making regions and sample something a little less traditional, but that seriously delivers on taste? Welcome to the world of Lebanese wines. www.laingsuk.com

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Lebanon is one of the oldest wine-producing countries in the world

“Ask yourself where the Romans built the Temple of Bacchus. Itʼs not in Rioja or Bordeaux, it’s in the Bekaa Valley”

In recent years, Britain has fallen in love with Eastern Mediterranean dishes; hummus, falafel, flatbreads and couscous have become staples on restaurant menus, as much as in our own homes. And there’s a reason why Lebanon’s wines go so well with the mezze platters and taboulleh we have come to enjoy so much: “In Lebanon, the wine is produced to complement our food,” explains Ramzi Ghosn, co-owner of the Massaya winery. “Ask yourself where the Romans built the Temple of Bacchus, the god of wine. It’s not in Rioja, it’s not in Bordeaux, it’s in Baalbek, in the Bekaa Valley,” he says. Marks and Spencer stocks both a red and a white wine from Lebanon. The 2011 Domaine des Tourelles brings together Chardonnay and Voignier grapes harvested in the Bekaa Valley, which goes particularly well with fish. The red offering is a blend of Syrah, Cabernet Franc and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, giving the Chateâu Ksara Clos St Alphonse 2012 the sort of intense flavour that could only come from 19-year-old vines in the Bekaa Valley. A great match for grilled meats and tomato-based dishes. “It is really the most beautiful wine,” says Naji Hmouda, marketing guru at Khalil Fattal et Fils (KFF), one of Lebanon’s biggest distributors of drinks brands, including Dewar’s Scotch Whisky and Grey Goose. He also represents the Lebanese winery, Chateâu Kefraya, which he has a great deal of admiration for: “There is an art to everything they do there in the Bekaa,” he says. ●

Lebanon is one of the oldest wine-producing countries in the world, and the Israelite Prophet Hosea said: “They will blossom as the vine and their fragrance will be like the wine of Lebanon.” But despite civil war, a largely teetotal population and devastating droughts, Lebanese wine has still managed to turn heads. “A young wine can talk to you for maybe only a second or a minute, but a wine that has aged, a wine with experience – well, that can talk to you for hours,” explains Serge Hochar, a septuagenarian, who has been at the helm of his family’s winery, Chateâu Musar, since 1959, and has led a tireless campaign to put his country’s wine on the map. And has succeeded. In the face of adversity, Hochar managed to produce a wine – the 1977 Musar – that Derek Smedley, a Master of Wine, awarded a score of 97 out of 100, one of the highest scores he has given any wine. The likes of Hochar has done wonders to put Lebanon on the world wine-making map, prompting others with similar ambitions to follow suit. Five wineries in the late ’90s have turned into more than 40 today, producing around 600,000 cases a year. And finally, the taste of Lebanon has started making its way across to the UK. But you don’t have to seek out specialist retailers for a taste of the fruits of this troubled country’s vines. Just look to two firm high-street favourites who know a thing or two about wine: Marks and Spencer and Waitrose, who are now stocking some of the region’s finest wines.

with the Slimline Moonphase Manufacture From the dawn of time, the moon has been a source of inspiration, of wonder, of passion to us all. The Frederique Constant Moonphase Manufacture with in-house developed calibre displays the varying lunar phases within a sleek design as awe-inspiring and timeless as the moon itself. Suggested retail prices: ÂŁ 2,840 in rose gold plated, ÂŁ 2,530 in stainless steel. w w w.frederique-constant.com

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he Tacorian family’s proud tradition of passion is expressed in everything they create. Spanning five decades, Tacori designs have fused classic elegance with modern inspiration, creating some of the world’s most highly regarded and exquisite jewellery. The Tacori legacy begins with Haig Tacorian, patriarch of the family, who in 1969 left Europe to start a new life in the United States. In California, Haig and his wife Gilda devoted themselves to creating fine jewellery with a unique and distinctive European flair. Haig is still the father of the company, with his son Paul and daughter Nadine, as well as several other Tacorian family members, all carrying on the family tradition of passion, quality, attention to detail and personal customer care. Today, the care Tacori brings to every piece of jewellery is inspired by Haig’s original vision. Tacori not only creates intricately crafted artisan jewelry, but also upholds a family legacy. Tacori’s signature design component is defined by the unique design element of the crescent silhouette: interlocking half-moon arcs, which provide windows of light to reflect the brilliance of the diamonds placed within each crescent silhouette semi-circle. ●

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My favourite piece of jewellery is this spectacular 18ct white gold 3.14ct diamond line necklace. I feel the graduation of diamonds creates an elegant and flattering focal point on the neckline. In my opinion this is the ultimate luxury item that will transform a simple little black dress into a glamorous, show-stopping evening ensemble.

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The iconic Breitling Navitimer watch was created in 1952 and was specially designed for pilots and other aeronautical professionals. It is equipped with instruments all linked to airborne navigation such as average speed, distance covered, fuel consumption, rate of climb or descent and conversions from miles to kilometres or nautical miles. It is a watch that has become a cult object ever since and has truly asserted itself as the most iconic timepiece of the entire Breitling collection.

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My favourite watch is the Zenith El Primero Chronomaster with power reserve. It has a wonderful feature on the dial where you can actually see the movement’s balance turning through a small opening; in effect it’s like seeing its heart beating. Zenith is a ‘real’ watch brand, being one of only a handful of brands that make every part of the complete watch, and as a watch enthusiast this appeals to me.

Claire Logan, Online Manager

I love this collection of rainbow-coloured stones from Sheldon Bloomfield. They feature semi-precious, coloured stones set with breath-taking diamond shields in 18ct white gold. My favourite pieces have to be the amethyst, aquamarine and rubellite; the colours work incredibly well together, setting off an explosion of colour. Statement jewellery is definitely the trend of the moment and these rings stack perfectly to create a unique and eye-catching piece, absolutely stunning.

Karyn White, Sales Consultant This set is an exquisite example of sophisticated, feminine design. The combination of 18ct white and rose gold bring a modern feel with a touch of warmth. There are some matching sets that when worn together can be overpowering; however, these pieces are delicate enough to be the perfect complement to each other.

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1. Platinum round brilliant cut ‘Tiree’ diamond ring - £9,540 2. Platinum oval cut ‘Saturn’ diamond ring - £4,795 3. Platinum diamond cluster ring - £5,050 4. Platinum natural yellow diamond 3-stone ring - £5,890 5. Platinum natural yellow diamond cluster ring - £5,500 6. Platinum natural yellow diamond 3-stone ring - £6,600 7. Platinum radiant cut ‘Ronay’ diamond ring - £4,100 8. Platinum emerald cut ‘Iona’ diamond ring - £5,430 9. Platinum princess cut ‘Skye’ diamond ring - £5,595 www.laingsuk.com

Perfect partners

1. 18ct WG & natural yellow diamond pendant – £6,800 2. 18ct WG & natural yellow diamond pendant – £5,870 3. 18ct WG & natural yellow diamond square ring – £4,940 4. 18ct WG & natural yellow diamond ring – £6,050 5. 18ct WG & natural yellow diamond cluster ring – £5,150 38

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1. 18ct WG & RG diamond square pendant – £2,320 2. 18ct WG & RG diamond rectangle pendant – £2,550 3. 18ct WG & RG diamond pendant – £3,030 4. 18ct WG & RG diamond square ring – £2,980 5. 18ct WG & RG diamond cluster ring – £3,710 6. 18ct WG diamond pave set ring – £6,150 7. 18ct WG diamond bracelet – £14,600 www.laingsuk.com

Revel in rose

1. 18ct white and rose gold diamond necklace – £7,052 2. 18ct white and rose gold diamond ring – £4,663 3. 18ct white and rose gold diamond earrings – £3,746 4. 18ct white and rose gold diamond bangle – £16,783 40

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Shining brightly

1. Platinum round brilliant ‘Dursey’ diamond ring – £2,750 2. Platinum round brilliant ‘Memoire Classic’ diamond ring – £4,120 3. Platinum princess cut channel set diamond ring – £3,310 4. Platinum round brilliant channel set diamond ring – £3,280 5. Platinum round brilliant channel set diamond ring – £3,040 6. Platinum princess cut ‘Memoire Classic’ diamond ring – £1,980 7. Platinum oval cut ‘Simone’ diamond ring – £2,570 8. Platinum radiant cut ‘Memoire Classic’ diamond ring – £2,140 9. Platinum round brilliant ‘Memoire Classic’ diamond ring – £3,705 10. Platinum round brilliant ‘Memoire Tulip’ diamond ring – £4,750 42

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1. Platinum baguette cut diamond half eternity ring – £3,250 2. Platinum round brilliant off-set diamond eternity ring – £1,705 3. Platinum round brilliant diamond full eternity ring – £2,645 4. Platinum round brilliant half eternity ring – £3,540 5. 18ct WG round brilliant and marquise diamond eternity ring – £1,265 6. Platinum round brilliant 7-stone diamond ring – £3,585 7. Platinum round brilliant diamond eternity ring – £3,185 8. Platinum round brilliant diamond full ring – £2,455 www.laingsuk.com

Brilliant beauty 1. 18ct WG diamond drop earrings – £1,030 2. 18ct WG diamond lariate necklace – £4,550 3. 18ct WG diamond double drop pendant – £1,160 4. 18ct WG diamond double row bracelet – £3,880 5. 18ct WG diamond bracelet – £4,990

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1. 18ct WG emerald & diamond bracelet – £4,840 2. 18ct WG emerald & diamond eternity ring – £3,490 3. 18ct WG emerald & diamond cluster ring – £3,480 4. 18ct WG sapphire & diamond cluster pendant – £5,420 5. 18ct WG sapphire & diamond cluster ring – £4,620 6. 18ct WG sapphire & diamond cluster earrings – £2,990 www.laingsuk.com

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1. 18ct WG diamond solitaire pendant – £2,315 2. 18ct WG diamond 3-claw earrings from £1,750 3. 18ct WG diamond 4-claw earrings from £1,060 4. 18ct WG diamond necklace – £13,900 5. 18ct WG diamond solitaire pendant from £580 6. 18ct WG diamond line bracelet – £6,970 www.laingsuk.com

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1. Platinum ‘Memoire Marquise’ diamond ring – £4,520 2. Platinum oval cut ‘Iona’ diamond ring – £2,710 3. Platinum marquise cut channel set diamond ring – £7,625 4. Platinum princess cut ‘Dursey’ diamond ring – £4,910 5. Platinum ‘Classic Marquise’ diamond ring – £2,320 6. Platinum emerald cut diamond ring – £6,550 7. Platinum oval cut diamond ring – £2,280 8. Platinum pear cut diamond ring – £2,170 48

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1. 18ct WG ruby & diamond teardrop earrings – £2,280 2. 18ct WG ruby & diamond teardrop pendant – £2,480 3. 18ct WG ruby & diamond cluster pendant – £2,250 4. 18ct WG ruby & diamond cluster ring – £2,020 5. 18ct WG ruby & diamond eternity ring – £2,655 6. 18ct WG ruby & diamond ring – £1,080 7. 18ct WG ruby & diamond cluster earrings – £4,210 www.laingsuk.com

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Perfect pearls

1. Akoya pearl oyster pendant – £1,900 2. Akoya pearl oyster ring – £3,150 3. Akoya pearl flower pendant – £980 4. Akoya pearl full strand – £3,600 5. Akoya pearl flower earrings – £950 6. Akoya pearl oyster earrings – £2,600 www.laingsuk.com

Symbols of elegance

1. 18ct YG & WG Flex-it diamond rondel bracelet - £3,765 2. 18ct RG Flex-it diamond pave knot bracelet - £3,955 3. 18ct WG & RG Flex-it diamond pave rings bracelet - £4,750 4. 18ct RG Flex-it diamond pave earrings - £2,955 5. 18ct YG & WG Flex-it diamond rondel necklace - £6,465 6. 18ct WG & RG Flex-it diamond pave rings necklace - £5,845 52

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Italian icons 1. Silver Craft bracelet – £155 2. Silver Craft earrings – £120 3. Silver Crest cufflinks – £210 4. Silver Craft pendant – £215 5. Silver Craft ring – £130 6. Silver Diamantissima green/red ring – £175 7. Silver Crest green/red leather bracelet – £225 54

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1. 18ct WG & YG diamond pendant – £1,875 2. 18ct YG bangle – £550 3. 18ct YG diamond bangle – £1,225 4. 18ct WG & YG diamond bracelet – £595 5. 18ct YG diamond eternity ring – £1,090 6. 18ct YG diamond double row ring – £3,585 7. 18ct YG diamond channel set ring – £1,045 56

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1. 18ct WG 3-stone diamond mirror set pendant – £1,470 2. 18ct WG 3-stone diamond mirror set earrings – £1,025 3. 18ct WG twist diamond pendant – £1,705 4. 18ct YG mirror set diamond pendant – £4,155 5. 18ct YG mirror set diamond earrings – £2,925 6. 18ct YG diamond ring – £2,200 www.laingsuk.com

Timeless elegance

9 10 1. Platinum 3-stone ‘Royal’ diamond ring – £2,830 2. Platinum 3-stone ‘Florentine’ diamond ring – £7,640 3. Platinum 3-stone round brilliant diamond ring – £3,350 4. Platinum round brilliant twist diamond ring – £2,670 5. Platinum round brilliant diamond ring – £2,730 6. Platinum round brilliant ‘Tulip’ diamond ring – £4,895 7. Platinum round brilliant ‘Valentina’ diamond ring – £4,100 8. Platinum oval diamond ring – £1,820 9. Platinum princess cut diamond ring – £6,500 10. Platinum emerald cut diamond ring – £4,970 58

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1. Silver green stone drop earrings – £169 2. Silver green stone pendant – £189 3. Silver green stone ring – £179 4. Silver criss cross ring – £179 5. Silver large hoop earrings – £259 6. Silver heart earrings – £99 7. Silver heart pendant – £105 www.laingsuk.com

Classic styling

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1. Silver/black mesh bracelet – £85 2. Silver/yellow mesh bracelet – £85 3. Silver/rose mesh bracelet – £85 4. Silver/yellow mesh pendant – £115 5. Silver large mesh pendant – £120 6. Silver bead bracelet – £30 7. Silver lariate necklace – £125 www.laingsuk.com

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8 1. 18ct WG & RG diamond pendant – £935 2. 18ct WG square drop diamond earrings – £2,320 3. 18ct WG diamond pendant – £1,220 4. 18ct WG 3-stone diamond pendant – £1,645 5. 18ct WG diamond and pink sapphire pendant – £860 6. 18ct WG oval diamond pendant – £975 7. 18ct WG diamond and pink sapphire earrings – £1,075 8. 18ct WG & RG diamond ring – £1,170 9. 18ct WG diamond and pink sapphire ring – £920 64

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John Travolta is not only an exceptional pilot with over 7,000 flight hours behind him and qualifications on ten different aircraft types. He is also passionately interested in everything embodying the authentic aeronautical spirit â&#x20AC;&#x201C; such as Breitling instruments for professionals. On his wrist is a Navitimer chronograph with its famous aviation slide rule, a cult-watch for all devotees of the conquest of the skies, and equipped like all Breitling models with a movement chronometer-certified by the COSC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the highest official benchmark in terms of reliability and precision. Welcome to the Breitling world.

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FLYING THE FLAG Lorraine Kelly has always been proud of her Scottish heritage, and in her early career, she helped to put lesser-known areas of Scotland on the map

round the time I started, TVam had their knuckles rapped by the Independent Television Commission, who used to regulate TV stations, for not having enough material from ‘the regions’. Of course, we in the Scottish outpost were ‘black affronted’ – a wonderful Dundonian expression meaning so much more than ‘outraged’ – at being classed as a mere ‘region’, but TVam took their telling-off very seriously and immediately instigated a new policy that resulted in what the London newsdesk called ‘regionnaire’s disease’, as bosses demanded more and more news stories and features from outside the capital. This was a great opportunity for me to get on air and highlight some of the most quirky and interesting stories Scotland had to offer, and I was lucky that it happened just as I arrived. We were given free rein to cruise the country in search of interesting tales when we weren’t filming the miners’ strike clashes, poll tax demos or prison riots. Our first big trip was to the island of Barra at the bottom of the Outer Hebrides. The news angle was that Barra was in the short-list of the most beautiful islands in the world competition, so I had the perfect excuse to visit the jewel of the Hebrides. Barra is the only place in the UK where your flight times are subject to the tides, as the plane lands on the beach. It was a perfect spring day and, out of the window of our tiny plane, it looked just like the Bahamas. The sea was clear and turquoise and the sand was pure white sugar. I was enchanted by Barra and, full of strong hot coffee and bravado, we even went swimming in the Atlantic, shouting, ‘Next stop America!’ ●

“It was a perfect spring day and, out of the window of our tiny plane, it looked just like the Bahamas”

To find out more about Lorraine, read her autobiography, Lorraine: Between You and Me (Headline Review).

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Only in Mexico would the government instigate a no-holds-barred road race to inaugurate the completion of a stretch of highway. That’s what happened in 1950 when the Carrera PanAmericana was born, the most thrilling four-wheeled competition ever seen. The route was littered with natural hazards (Karl Kling and Hans Klenk suffered a vulture through the windscreen of their Mercedes-Benz 300SL in 1952) and deaths were frequent due to the prodigious speeds. The race was scrapped in 1955 after 27 fatalities in five years but, in 1963, Jack Heuer - the great grandson of TAG Heuer’s founder, Edouard - was attending the 12 Hours of Sebring endurance event at which the legendary Rodriguez brothers, Ricardo and Pedro, were competing for Ferrari. The pair were idolised as Mexico’s most famous racing drivers, and present on the day were their parents, with whom Jack struck up a conversation in the pits. Soon, talk turned to their country’s most famous race - La Carrera PanAmericana - and Jack immediately became enthralled both by the idea of the event and by the evocative ‘Carrera’ name, which he realised would resonate in numerous languages. He quickly determined to adopt the

name for his next chronograph design and soon took out the rights to use it on watches - at almost the same time, incidentally, that Porsche acquired the right to use it on its sports cars. By December 1963, the new Heuer Carrera driver’s chronograph was ready for launch. It featured a 36mm steel case, a Valjoux 72 manual wind movement and the reference number 2447D. Known as the ‘Carrera-12’ due to its 12-hour totaliser at six o’clock, the new watch retailed in the U.S. at $98.45 cents - and quickly became the default choice of both professional drivers and enthusiastic amateurs. As the years passed, the Carrera name appeared on numerous different designs of Heuer watch ranging from simple ‘time only models’ to automatic chronographs with dual time zone and date functions. In every case, however, the Carrera remained a rugged, stylish and functional ‘tool watch’ designed with drivers at heart. Over two decades of continuous production, Carreras of one sort or another were seen on the wrists of the world’s leading racers, including Bruce McLaren, Jo Siffert, Ayrton Senna, Niki Lauda and Clay Regazzoni to name but a few. The Carrera family has expanded considerably during the past decade or more, the original, essential design traits of legibility, ease of use, functionality and, of course, darned cool looks have prevailed in every model. As a result, the Carrera has retained its status as a truly iconic driver’s watch and is still directly linked to Formula One through TAG Heuer’s long-standing partnership with the McLaren team. In 2012, the brand launched the TAG Heuer Carrera Mikrogirder, a dual-assortment, ultra highfrequency watch that beats 7.2 million times every hour and has a flying central chronograph hand that rotates 20 times per second. This astounding machine, the first timepiece ever created with neither a balance wheel nor a hairspring, is accurate to an unprecedented 5/10,000 of a second. At the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix ceremonies in November 2012, it was singled out as the best overall watch in all categories, taking home the prestigious Aiguille d’Or, the most coveted distinction in the global watch industry. Naturally, this year’s 50th anniversary milestone of the much-loved Carrera has resulted in a range of exciting new designs, starting with a 43mm, flyback chronograph powered by the famously accurate, high speed Calibre 36 movement. Available with a

sunray dial with an anthracite internal finish and a silver circumference (or vice-versa) the watch shows its racing roots with subtle red detailing and a flyback function for instant resetting of the main chronograph hand. Three further models, meanwhile, are available with TAG Heuer’s superlative Calibre 1887 in-house movement, the first of which is the 41mm Carrera Heritage which harks back to the historic models and features detail touches such as blued hands and numerals and a raised TAG Heuer logo. It is available both on the new Curve brushed and polished steel bracelet or a contrasting blue alligator strap. Next comes the Carrera Calibre 1887 chronograph - again powered by the in-house movement - which is available in a 43 mm version with a choice of black or anthracite dials with red detailing, an outer, tachymeter bezel and strap or bracelet options - and as a 41mm model with either a black or silver dial, an inner tachymeter ring and a slightly less race-orientated look. Perhaps the ‘piece de resistance’ of the new Carrera range, however, is the Carrera Calibre 1887 Jack Heuer 50th Anniversary Edition. This truly avant garde piece features a version of the 45 mm case used in the award winning Mikrogirder concept watch. The case of the 50th Anniversary edition is made from black titanium carbide steel which is variously brushed, polished and sandblasted and Jack Heuer’s coat of arms decorates the smoked sapphire case back, through which can be seen the Calibre 1887 movement. The most distinctive feature of the watch, however, is the ‘12 o’clock’ location of the winding crown and push pieces. (1) And, in the best TAG Heuer tradition, a special concept watch has also been created to mark the 50th anniversary. Directly inspired by Formula One technology, it has a case, back and bezel made from race-quality carbon fibre resulting in a total weight, including the Calibre 1887 movement, of just 19 grams. For the time being, however, the ‘Carrera Carbon 1887 Chronograph’ remains a concept, but demands are already being made for it to be put into production. ‘Watch’ this space...

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FASHION FORWARD

THE AMERICAN DREAM

Christina McPherson finds out more about Michael Kors, the fashion designer whose brand epitomises a jet-set lifestyle

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n fashion, one day you’re in, the next day you’re out’ is the tagline of the hit reality TV show Project Runway in which venerable fashion designer Michael Kors judged budding designers and their creations until his departure in December 2012. The fashion industry is notoriously competitive but the rather harsh tagline couldn’t be further from the truth for Kors, whose 30-year-long career shows no signs of slowing down. Kors’ first foray into design as a teenager started in his parents’ basement, which he converted into a mini boutique called the Iron Butterfly. He created leather vests, batik T-shirts and copper bracelets, before later enrolling at the Fashion Institute of Technology. His next move saw him design for Manhattan-based Lothar’s boutique, which gave him his big break. Dawn Mello, a Bergdorf Goodman executive at the time, spotted Kors working on a window display at Lothar’s. When she found out the clothes were, in fact, designed by Kors himself, Mello invited him to show his collection to buyers at the legendary department store. In the three years that followed, Kors presented his first runway show and caught the eye of Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. Such successes secured Kors a position at leading French fashion house Céline, where he revived the brand. This proved to be the affirmation Kors needed to go it alone. MICHAEL Michael Kors hit the shops in 2004, offering luxury at a lower price point to the collections he had been famed for. Making his label more accessible was a clever tactic – it attracted an even greater following. This led to his first European store in 2008 – a further 300 stores now grace shopping districts across the globe. Despite dressing the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Hudson, fashion isn’t Kors’ only priority. He was given a Golden Heart Lifetime Achievement Award by God’s Love We Deliver, a nonprofit organisation that distributes fresh meals to people living with HIV/AIDS, a body that Michael has been involved in for more than 20 years. An award-winning fashion designer, with a multi-milliondollar fashion empire who is one of the world’s most influential people according to Time 100. Does Michael Kors have it all? It certainly seems so and if he keeps up the pace, it would be fair to say that the sky is the limit for Kors and his brand.● Kors has dressed a long line of celebrities, including Jennifer Lopez and Gwyneth Paltrow

THE BUILDING OF A FASHION EMPIRE 1959: Born Karl Anderson, Jr. 1964: Changes his name when his mother marries Bill Kors. 1977: Becomes a student at F.I.T. 1979: Leaves school to work for Lothar’s boutique. 1981: Bergdorf Goodman executive spots his designs. 1984: Stages his first runway show. 1996: Introduces his bridge line KORS Michael Kors. 1997: Named as designer at Céline. 1999: Wins CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year. 2000: Launches an accessories line and his debut fragrance. 2002: Launches a menswear line. 2003: Leaves Céline to focus on his own label. 2004: MICHAEL Michael Kors label is launched. 2005: Introduces KORS Michael Kors childrenswear. 2008: Opens his first European store in Milan. 2013: Featured in Time 100.

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Glasgow and live music have always gone hand in hand, and now the Hydro will bring even more global acts to the city

A NEW WORLD-CLASS VENUE FOR GLASGOW

ecognised by UNESCO as a City of Music, Glasgow has long enjoyed a rich and vibrant music scene. The city caters to every musical taste imaginable, and is home to many a music festival, including the Celtic Connections, a celebration of traditional Scottish music, and the world-renowned Jazz Festival. A huge 130 music events take place in the city during an average week – more so than any other city in Scotland. It is no surprise then that music venues are integral to the fabric of the city. Cinemas, a ballroom and a Victorian fruitmarket have been revamped to meet the demand for live music. And who could forget King Tut’s, where some of the biggest bands of recent years have been discovered, or the

Rod Stewart was the first act to take to the stage in the spectacular new venue

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Armadillo, arguably the most distinctive building in Glasgow. The Hydro, which is part of the SECC complex and will sit alongside the Armadillo, is the latest addition to the city’s musical heritage. The development of the arena is part of QD2 (Queens Dock 2), the SECC’s ongoing regeneration of the docks. Designed by Foster + Partners, who were the same architects behind the Armadillo, the eye-catching arena, which has a 125-metre-wide roof, is inspired by Greek and Roman amphitheatres. Its façade has translucent cushions made from special film used by the space industry, which causes the building to appear to glow at night. Glasgow certainly has another unique venue to enjoy. The naming rights were awarded to Scottish Hydro, who will invest £1.5 million per year over

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the next 10 years. “To be partnering with a successful and established FTSE top 30 UK brand with Scottish roots is part of our commitment to working with the best in the business,” explains CEO of the SECC, John Sharkey. “Scottish Hydro shares our vision for the new arena that will position Glasgow and Scotland at the forefront of the global events and entertainment industry.” Gordon Matheson, Glasgow City Council Leader, agrees: “The Hydro takes Glasgow’s global offering for entertainment and events to an even higher level.” The Hydro also features in an esteemed list of the busiest indoor entertainment arenas in the world. With a capacity of 12,000 and plans to host around 140 events each year, it rivals Madison Square Gardens in New York and the O2 Arena in London in scope and scale.

“A huge 130 music events take place in the city during an average week - more so than any other city in Scotland ”

In the past, promoters had to turn touring musicians away because there wasn’t a suitable venue, but this is unlikely to be a problem again. With the arena already securing a wealth of big names, it has the potential to bring an extra £131 million per year to the local economy. The O2 Arena has had a profound effect on London and its economy, and the Hydro looks set to do the same for Glasgow. Despite some delays and setbacks, Rod Stewart opened the arena in style, with a sell-out concert. Sharkey comments: “The progress that has been made with the Hydro has been outstanding. The entire project team including staff at the SECC should be congratulated for their efforts involved in the process of taking the Hydro on its journey to completion and ready for business.” There is much to look forward to now that the Hydro is up and running. It has already attracted world-famous – and diverse – music acts, including Andrea Bocelli, Black Sabbath and Maroon 5. And it is not only music that the arena will accommodate. Comedy stars such as Lee Evans and Miranda Hart will grace the Hydro’s stage in the near future. The gymnastics and netball finals of the 2014 Commonwealth Games will also take place at the venue. Matheson says: “I’m looking forward to celebrating another great Glaswegian venue as it drives more success for our great city.” ●

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Ingenieur Automatic AMG Black Series Ceramic. Ref. 3225: Needless to say, we’re talking here about the Spa Francorchamps motor racing circuit. While there’s certainly no shortage of hot oil or strong hands, they have nothing whatsoever to do with loosening up muscles. No one here is looking for relaxation – quite the opposite, in fact. It’s the perfect scenario, then, for the Ingenieur AMG Black Series Ceramic. Equipped with one of the most robust movements ever manufactured by IWC, the 80110 calibre has an integrated shock absorption system that offers ma ximum protection against wear and tear, together with a

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Visit our state of the art, relaxing clinic where our team will take great care of your dental needs. We offer bespoke maintenance plans to retain a healthy mouth, teeth and gums. Should treatment be required we offer a full range of routine restorative dentistry treatments, cosmetic dentistry and specialist* orthodontics to make your smile as beautiful as it can be. The clinic offers a full range of Denplan membership with plan membership benefits. Any lost teeth can be replaced using a full range of implant treatments to restore a single or multiple tooth space as naturally as possible. Dental implants can also be used to stabilise dentures, improving function, stability and confidence. A dental implant information leaflet can be provided on request. We look forward to caring for your smile.

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LET’S TALK BRUNCH

BRIGHT & BREEZY Sunday brunch is fast becoming the most popular way to spend quality time with friends and family

n recent years, Britain has welcomed a new wave of food-themed trends. Tapas bars started popping up across the country as we embraced eating a ‘little bit of everything’ for dinner. Then sushi followed, currying favour with the health-conscious, so much so that it’s made its way into grab-and-go lunch cabinets in convenience eateries across the country. And now it seems we’re just as excited about Sunday brunch as we are about Saturday night cocktails. Is it breakfast? No, but then again, it’s not lunch either. But it’s probably one of the most commonly uttered portmanteaus in English socialising vocab – ‘let’s do brunch’. You’d be forgiven for thinking that brunch is a relatively new trend in the UK. Dig a little deeper, and you’ll find that Brit, Guy Beringer, coined the term ‘brunch’ as a way to soothe the woes of those who had experienced a ‘heavy’ Saturday night: “By eliminating the need to get up early on a Sunday, brunch would make life brighter for Saturday night carousers,” wrote Beringer, in his aptly titled piece Brunch: A Plea, in the late 19th century. Despite Beringer describing brunch as “cheerful, sociable and exciting” and good for “sweeping away the cobwebs and worries of the week”, it didn’t catch on in the UK, and took until the 1930s to make its way across the pond. But when it did, the Americans embraced it full-throttle. And, they did it properly, sparking an attractive-sounding tradition of brunch

starting mid-morning and stretching through to mid-afternoon. Eggs Benedict followed bagels and lox, which followed croissants and pains au chocolat. As standard, all of this was washed down with Bloody Marys, Mimosas, Bellinis or strong coffee. It doesn’t sound like a bad way to spend a Sunday, does it? The smell of pancakes and maple syrup has clearly wafted across the water, as Brits have recently rekindled their romance with this, historically very British tradition. It has returned to our weekends – no longer will a slice of toast cut it on a Sunday morning. Only eggs – preferably those with French namesakes – will do, and eateries across the country are competing to have the best brunches on the market. Some are aiming to tempt with modern takes on traditional breakfast fare, replacing celery in Bloody Marys with rashers of crispy bacon, or adding Far Eastern twists to kedgeree. And then there are places that do an exceptional traditional brunch, with lashings of hollandaise and perfectly poached eggs. So whether it’s breakfast, brunch or something in-between, the following three places are thoroughly deserving of having you spend your time with them on a Sunday.

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Have you ever seen a breakfast menu with an 8oz sirloin steak on it? Well, The Grill Room at The Square has all that and more on offer to help you start the day. If your idea of brunch is more eggs and croissants than steak, it also has that covered. From pastries and croissants, to omelettes, French toast and pancakes, you’ll find yourself battling with your appetite around what to have. If you’re really hungry, then look no further than the full Scottish breakfast, which comes complete with sausages, bacon and black pudding.

Blythswood Square

Brunch at Blythswood Square is quite an affair. Using only the freshest ingredients from Scotland’s rich larder, you can expect to see the likes of grilled kippers with parsley butter, eggs florentine and Scottish smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. There’s also a traditional Scottish breakfast, which includes the renowned Ramsay’s of Carluke pork sausages, and an ample vegetarian breakfast. From 12 noon on a Sunday, it’s well worth enjoying Blythswood Square’s Boozy Snoozy, a

“By eliminating the need to get up early on a Sunday, brunch would make life brighter for Saturday night carousers” delicious three-course set menu that comes with a glass of Prosecco. It’s hard to think of a better way to spend a Sunday.

Turnberry

Experience Turnberry’s Sunday Brunch with relaxed, live entertainment and a delectable brunch menu including traditional family favourites. This popular event is available on the first and third Sunday of every month from 12.30pm to 3pm. Set against the backdrop of Turnberry’s signature restaurant, 1906, it’s the perfect place to spend some time with the ones you love and to enjoy a delicious three-course brunch. ●

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1. John Legend wearing a unique I-Gucci GRAMMY® timepiece set with 206 diamonds. 2. Clive Owen at the Cannes Film Festival wearing his Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition à Tourbillon 43 watch. 3. Naomi Watts at the IWC For the Love of Cinema event in Cannes. 4. John Travolta & David Beckham at the launch of the Breitling Boutique on Bond Street earlier this year. John Travolta is wearing the Breitling Navitimer Blue Sky Limited Edition and David Beckham is wearing a gold Breitling Transocean Chronograph Unitime. 5. Rita Ora sports a pair of Gucci Bamboo earrings, two Horsebit bracelets, a Diamantissima ring and a Horsebit cocktail ring at the Chime for Change Concert. 6. Jenson Button wearing the Carrera Calibre 1887 ‘Jack Heuer’ Chronograph, from a shoot at the McLaren Technology Centre. 7. Cameron Diaz attended TAG Heuer’s ‘A Night Under The Stars’ event wearing her ‘Link Lady Trilogy’ limited edition watch. 8. Liz Hurley dazzled in Crislu Cubic Zirconia Hoop Earrings at the launch of Compare the Market’s new advertising campaign. 9. Downton Abbey star Dan Stevens was wearing a Baume & Mercier Clifton watch when he was named Most Stylish Man of the Year by GQ Magazine 10. French actress Elodie Yung shows off her Jaeger-LeCoultre Joaillerie 101 Art Deco watch on the red carpet at Cannes.

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OLYMPIC SWIMMER ROBBIE RENWICK LAUNCHES THE BMW i3 WITH HARRY FAIRBAIRN BMW

MW dealer Harry Fairbairn recently held a spectacular preview launch event for the much-anticipated BMW i3 at Glasgow Science Centre, with special guest Olympic swimmer Robbie Renwick on hand to help unveil this ground-breaking electric vehicle. The new BMW i3 offers an innovative experience that combines impressive agility and exhilaration with the fascination of relaxing, near-silent driving. It is an uncompromisingly sustainable vehicle designed for urban areas, driven purely by electric power and purpose-built to meet the demands of sustainable and emission-free mobility.

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The BMW i3 now available to test drive at Harry Fairbairn

Harry Fairbairn BMW in Giffnock is one of only three Scottish dealerships to have been awarded the ‘i-agent’ status by BMW, allowing the site to sell this all-new electric vehicle. However, Harry Fairbairn’s other sites in Irvine and Kirkcaldy are also equipped, like Giffnock, with expert Product Genies who know every detail about the new i3 and its unmatched technology, and who can also arrange a test drive of the electric car close to your home.

The BMW i3 comes with an 8 year/100,000 mile high-voltage battery warranty as standard, along with the 3 year unlimited mileage vehicle warranty.

Sandy Edwards, Harry Fairbairn franchise manager, commented: “The team at Harry Fairbairn is extremely excited to be welcoming the exclusive BMW i3 to the dealership in Giffnock. We are very proud to have been selected to be one of only three dealerships in Scotland to have been awarded i-agent status, and we look forward to presenting the i3 to both new and existing customers. The technology within the vehicle is light years ahead of any other electric vehicle and we have our Product Genies ready to help explain its wide range of benefits and features, and take customers through the configuration BMW i-cube to tailor their i3 to their individual needs and tastes.”

To deliver optimal range in every driving situation, BMW has focused on low energy consumption electrical components during the development of the BMW i3. So the interior heating system saves up to 30% power compared to a conventional electric heating system, for example. Energy-saving LEDs are used for the interior lighting and are also available as an option for the exterior lighting.

The electric motor of the BMW i3 is perfect for use in urban areas. The full torque is instantly available from a standstill – a feature of electric motors – and does not need to be built up first through engine speed, as it does with combustion engines. This makes the BMW i3 particularly agile, with impressive acceleration. It will take you from 0 to 37 mph in under 4 seconds and to 62 mph in only 7.2 seconds (7.9 seconds with Range Extender). Equally impressive is the nearly silent driving experience. The energy supply that drives the car, as well as all the other vehicle functions, is provided by a specially developed high-voltage lithium-ion battery, which sets new standards in terms of energy efficiency. The intelligent heating/cooling system ensures that energy performance (and, in turn, the vehicle’s range) are less affected by temperature fluctuations than you would expect with batteries of this type. This makes a significant contribution to both the performance and service life of the cells.

The battery can be fully charged in up to 8 hours with the supplied charging cable. By using the i3’s standard 32Amp AC Fast Charging, common in home charging and public charging solutions, charging time of the i3 can be reduced to less than 3 hours (0-80%).

Drivers can also brake with the accelerator pedal. If you take your foot off the accelerator, the electric motor switches into generator mode and feeds the energy gained from the motion of the wheels back into the highvoltage battery. This energy recuperation generates a braking torque that slows the vehicle more effectively and pays back in terms of energy savings. Also unveiled during the preview launch, and as a surprise to guests, was the new BMW X5 and BMW 4 coupe, both of which are available now to test drive at Harry Fairbairn BMW in Giffnock, Irvine and Kirkcaldy. Contact your local Harry Fairbairn BMW dealer for more information or to arrange a test drive in any of the vehicles from the BMW range.

Harry Fairbairn Glasgow 167 Fenwick Rd, Giffnock G46 6JB 0141 278 7920 Fife Carberry Place, Kirkcaldy KY1 3NQ 01592 664756

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ROBERT STEWART

Need a man to give you diamonds? Make sure Robert Stewart is the other man in your life

t’s been just over a year since Laings announced an addition to its portfolio of jewellery stores with Robert Stewart. Fast-forward 12 months, and not only has Robert Stewart established itself as a diamond destination for Glasgow, but it has also reaped the benefits of being at the forefront of current jewellery trends. “The name Robert Stewart was established in 1835, so as a brand, it has so much heritage,” explains Wendy Laing, Sales and Marketing Director at Laings. “Customers still visit us that bought jewellery from Robert Stewart 50 years ago, and it’s wonderful to hear their stories,” Wendy says. Robert Stewart is unique in that it manages to maintain its heritage, yet still move with the times. And nothing says up-to-the-minute like ‘Push Presents’, a current American trend that sees fathers present new mothers with a piece of jewellery to celebrate the arrival of their baby. Of course, Robert

Stewart is ready with a range of Push Presents for new mums; a collection of jewellery that is symbolic of one of the greatest times in any family’s life. The necklace is shaped to reflect a baby in its mother’s arms, whilst also featuring a diamond. What better way to mark such a momentous occasion? Being one of Glasgow’s diamond destinations has seen many a woman fall in love with what Robert Stewart has to offer. The phenomenal first year of trading has come down to not only the beautifully designed boutique, which has been compared to Cameron House on numerous occasions, but also to a recent radio advertising campaign where Robert Stewart is described as the other man in your life. “We’ve even had customers in store making that comparison. It’s great to see that the campaign has had such a big impact,” says Wendy. The offering at Robert Stewart is one of a kind. Few jewellers can combine quality, heritage and excellent value for money, whilst still remaining at the cutting edge of their industry, but this is a formula that Robert Stewart has perfected. Having designers on board such as Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs and Tresor Paris appeals to the younger market, whilst still offering them luxury. And all of this is just the beginning. You can expect to see a lot more from Robert Stewart in the years to come. ●

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