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We didn’t put the word “world” in the title of World Bride Magazine without compelling reasons. We think globally, inclusively and with an open mind to new cultures. This issue is an exploration of the grooms. Their pre and post wedding needs are no less important than the ladies. Rejoice, replenish and rebuild is our mantra for ensuring you are in the right state to embark on your new life.

Elizabeth is where the experts go when they need advice, so if you need to know your event is going to go off without a hitch, you should be contacting Elizabeth. Don't just take our word for it, here are some testimonials from global wedding industry leaders.

Elizabeth is astute at finding solutions to problems in a strategic and methodical manner. She is adept at reading between the lines to get right to the root of a task and what is utterly wonderful, and quite rare, is that she truly understands luxury craftsmanship. Having worked at the highest level within her industry Elizabeth interprets these skills in an inspiring and creative fashion. After many years honing her craft she has acquired a fountain of knowledge and experience and imparts that knowledge in an enthusiastic, fun, interesting and supportive fashion.

— Rula Komodromos - The London Finishing Academy

BY ELIZABETH SOLARU

I came over from Vienna for a 2 day one to one business consultation with Elizabeth and it was one of the best business decisions I ever made. Despite stiff opposition in my industry, she showed me how to build and grow my luxury brand and now I am one of the top cake makers in Vienna.

— Christina Krug - Schnabulerie

Our cover star, Kenji, shines in an Alexander McQueen suit. We celebrate his modern look and his mixed ancestry ( Japanese and French)— symbolic of a new generation of male beauty. His mesmerizingly good looks were photographed by Sean Patrick Watters and styled by Fashion Designer and Celebrity Stylist, Carlton Jones.

We also headed to Milan for mens fashion week in January, in our quest to explore the Italian menswear point of view—always something to learn there. The Italians take fashion seriously as their pasta, especially during fashion week. We attended a rip-roaring Philippe Plein Sport presentation where Mr.Plein launched a mobile shopping van. soon to be driving across Europe bringing shopping to where people are instead of the other way around. The venerable Italian driving shoe creator, Tods, packed a villa with a presentation in which celebrities were shoulder to shoulder with buyers, editors and friends of the CEO, Diego Della Valle. We checked in on new brands, unfamiliar to American men called Lardini, a company that espouses simplicity and high-quality craftsmanship.

For our groom focused issue we traveled far and wide from Doha, Qatar to Colorado right in our own backyard. From the inception of World Bride over 15 years ago we have traversed the globe to bring attention to the Middle East. This issue we give world traveler and successful business woman, Amal Ameen, a platform, whose Qatar based luxury emporium and fragrance, Soul, is a symbol of females taking the reins of their destiny in that part of the world.

And we haven’t forgotten life’s practicalities with stories on taxes, and the hottest men's grooming products along with some of life’s treasures— flowers chocolates and don’t forget fast cars. Grooms, it’s your time to shine— so shine bright like a diamond.

Enjoy! Amour! Mimi