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This latest issue is full of surprise treats, from fine jewellery and beauty trends to recipes from leading chefs and the best winter hideaways.

Emily Ratajowski tells all, and we spy out the secrets of Daniel Craig’s success in the role of James Bond - not forgetting a photo-shoot with the sublime Anggun in Pinel & Pinel’s Parisian loft. In addition to our signature title, we have great pleasure in presenting Blush Editions’ newest arrivals, starting with Bollwerk Joailliers of Mulhouse, Alsace’s leading jeweller and an authorized Rolex dealer. Next stop Bienne, to take part in the relaunch of the legendary Cimier watch manufacture. Then on to the motor racing stable and watchmaker Rebellion, for an ever-unfolding partnership. After that, we head for central Geneva to explore the fascinating world of JAG Jewelry. Our journey ends in Lucerne, where Carl F. Bucherer allowed us inside the firm’s hallowed portals to create its very first lifestyle magazine. At every stage, we’ve encountered the same warm welcome. We wish all our readers happy holidays and the very best for the end of this difficult year. We look forward to welcoming you back for our next issue in the New Year. Let’s hope 2021 will bring good times for everyone, and that we will soon be able to put the anxieties of 2020 behind us.

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BUT NOT FOR MUCH LONGER s he bids farewell to every actor’s dream role, we look at the legacy Daniel Craig’s James Bond has left behind.

By James Evans

To equate his Bond experiment to the process of the average gymgoer, Daniel Craig is showered, moisturised, halfway towards being dressed and grateful for the occasional glimpse in the changing room mirror… one which flashes back reflections that his 007 persona might casually approve of with a muttered, “good job”.

Speculation that the actor was saying his farewell to James Bond has been circling for some years, but now, unequivocally, he is done. And as the furore builds towards the deafening crescendo that is the somewhat bland and clumsily named No Time To Die, the final instalment of Daniel Craig as James Bond, the 52-year-old emerges with a few things – a life-defining imprint on the CV, a multimillion-pound war chest, and the knowledge that he has influenced a generation of cinemagoer in refining the definition of the modern-day hero… a warrior, a sleuth, but more and more now someone inspired by health, fitness, vitality and self-improvement.

These role models are not just the domain of the male species either. From Lara Croft through to Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman and Brie Larson’s turn as Captain Marvel, the era of

athletic accomplishment as a defining voice in our perception of ‘the hero’ has been supercharged over the past decade or so.

That Daniel Craig has ridden through multiple iterations as Bond is testament to the actor’s ability to engage an audience in a way few others can. Never eccentric, gregarious or extroverted, the charm that emits from the softly spoken Brit is probably as a result of what he doesn’t say, rather than what he does.

“I’ve always thought the image of a good actor is someone who leaves the big gestures and sweeping statements for when the cameras are rolling,” he begins. “That should really be the beginning and the end of what we expect of our actors.

“I don’t want to be the type who puts himself on a pedestal away from that. What right do I have to comment at length on politics or society or the environment? And why should anyone take any notice of me anyway? I’m an actor!”

Much more likely then that instead of emulating his actions as a campaigner, admirers can at least be influenced by the image of a man whose physical prowess continues to inspire both sexes. Daniel Craig is impeccably

toned, with muscle mass, posture and core power the envy of some two decades his junior, although the look hasn’t come without considerable time and pain investment.

The actor’s fitness regime is a competent blend of speed, strength and stamina - the key elements of which expand into a daily plan that begins on a Monday with cardio combined with full-circuit training.

Tuesday takes in chest and back exercises, Wednesday is legs, Thursday is shoulders and arms, while Friday focuses on power, with sprints and treadmill activities on either Saturday or Sunday.

The curation of this plan came about by trainer Simon Waterson and most parts have been maintained without alteration by DC for now for over a decade – in short: if something works, stick with it.

It’s interesting to see how far removed the modern version of Bond is compared to his immediate predecessors Brosnan and Dalton. And while Connery and Moore never strayed into dadbod mode, they represented an era where Bond smoked, drank and copulated his way through problems.

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In contrast, Daniel Craig has managed to create a post-modern Bond that embraces the best of Ian Fleming while adding a sense of menace that has helped the British actor put his own stamp on 007. His Bond is gruffer, meaner and more explosive than any of his predecessors in the iconic role. Rather than playing up to Bond's tuxedoed elegance and charismatic womanising, the actor has invested heavily in the character's barely suppressed rage while endowing him with a Kierkegaardian level of existential torment.

At the heart of what defines Bond is, according to Daniel Craig, a good yarn, purely and simply. “Just stick to the old adage that a good story goes a long way…. and blow sh*t up every few minutes,” he laughs heartily.

“That’s how it’s done.”

Yet what makes the man himself is something rather more complex. It begins with 007’s fear and loathing, yet ends in physical prowess that is so reflective of our wider changed attitudes towards health and fitness.

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“Health, wellbeing… call it what you want – it’s not something influenced by age or access or even the amount of spare time you have in your schedule, because an hour a day should be more than enough. Mostly it’s about state of mind. You either want this thing or you don’t.

“I equate it in much the same as I do when auditioning for a role,” he says, before pausing and adding with a sultry smirk, “back in the days when I had to”, and laughing.

“If you want it too little – a great body, a great film role, a beautiful girl – you won’t get it. The same thing will happen if you want something too much - you’ll go too far the other way, burn out, overdo it, get injured.

The secret is ensuring you do enough without going overboard, and that takes a little while to work out.

“I was much too intense at the beginning because I was so desperate to get my career going.

I was also shit-scared beyond belief whenever I would audition or even go on the set. I was such a neurotic ball of nerves

that I had forgotten how to act.

So much in life comes down to holding your nerve and keeping cool.”

It is to his credit that it’s sometimes become hard to separate Daniel Craig from his alter-ego James Bond. Both possess a steely, buttoned-up charm, and neither lets his guard down for a second. The epitome of discretion, Craig exemplifies Bond’s stoic approach to pain and, crucially, loves a Martini or two. “If you can find a good one – there’s nothing better. I know how to make a good one from working in bars years ago. I’m quite particular.”

The actor, who, surprisingly, of all the major awards, only has a BAFTA nomination to show for 13 years as 007, was never the obvious choice to take the baton from Pierce Brosnan back in 2006, but defied critics with his rather cruel, cold-blooded portrayal of the iconic spy, who made his curtain call in Casino Royale.

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Craig, who ascended to become the UK’s highest paid actor, has impressed at every turn.

It’s a long way from his breakthrough television performance in the critically-acclaimed BBC series Our Friends in the North.

Compelling performances as Ted Hughes in Sylvia, a stalking victim in Enduring Love and work with future Bond director, Sam Mendes, as Paul Newman’s embittered son in Road to Perdition, increased his stock further.

As a result, the actor, who is married to actress Rachel Weisz, has certainly perfected the art of keeping it all in check. In his final act as Bond he is typically suave, effortlessly charming and perfectly poised to bid farewell to his alter ego with all the gloss, finesse and weapon-toting fieriness that we have come to expect.

“Bond has always been a combination of so many things,” he says. “He has managed to combine brute warfare with effervescent charm. I only wish I could be more like him in real life!”

With this year’s Bond taking a

break from what the actor described as his “the dream team” – himself in front of the camera and Sam Mendes behind it – in favour of incoming director Cary Joji Fukunaga, who himself replaced Danny Boyle, it’s unclear if box office records are under threat. Skyfall currently sits as the highest grossing Bond movie, having reached a dizzying $1.1bn in revenue upon its release in 2012.

While the trappings of fame are obviously important, has DC taken anything additionally out of Bond that he has worked into his own career? “Definitely.

When he’s knocked down, it’s how he gets up,” he explains.

“He takes a lot of battering and so he should, he’s an agent; but it’s how he stands up against adversity because he’s one against many.

“We know Bond isn’t real, but it’s difficult not to carry around with you that confidence and belligerence. I’ve felt it for 13 years and that sense of invincibility does sometimes permeate into my everyday being.

That’s not to suggest I’m going

to go around jumping off buildings in my spare time, but there is certainly a stubbornness and guile I’ve acquired thanks to Bond.

“It’s fair to say I have thoroughly enjoyed it,” he surmises. “Every moment. At its very best, acting changes people's opinions and attitudes, and you should be trying to make a point of some sort. If you can make that to others, then you're succeeding… you’re in the lead.

If you can make a point to yourself, then you’ve won.”

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An artiste of many talents

ith her deep voice and exotic accent, Anggun has conquered the hearts of thousands of fans across Europe and Asia. From her first hits, “La Neige au Sahara” [Snow over the Sahara] and “La Rose des vents” [Rose of the Winds], to her participation in the Eurovision song contest, from her appearances on small screens to her humanitarian actions, Anggun reviews the moments that have marked her career with professionalism and sensitivity.

Meet the personality behind the microphone.

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You started music at the age of 9 and at only 14 you became a star in Asia destined shortly to win over the hearts of Western music-lovers. After the release of your eighth album, entitled “8”, in 2018, what meaning does the stage have for you today? Does it still have the same symbolic value?

The stage is where an artist meets her audience. I have always loved these privileged moments when I receive an enormous amount of love, where there is a real exchange, almost like a communion. Music has this incredible power to take you on a journey, to make you share strong emotions and feel alive!

I love performing on stage - it’s addictive! Singers must sing, performers must play, without that we are nothing. That’s why this pandemic is such a complicated time for performing artists, as we are in a way deprived of our oxygen.

More recently, you went to Thailand with Frédéric Chau and Mathilda May to make your first TV film, “Coup de Foudre à Bangkok” [Falling in Love in Bangkok]. How do you feel about your first experience as an actress?

This was an amazing opportunity to take my first steps as an actress alongside these 28

marvellous actors. They were incredibly kind to me. They gave me confidence and now I’m really keen to plunge back into the adventure, perhaps with a more substantial role this time.

After X-Factor Indonesia and Asia Got Talent, you find yourself back in the TV studio among your fellow detectives for a new season of Mask Singer. What are your most cherished memories as a member of the jury panel?

I love my fellow detectives, Jarry, Alessandra Sublet and Kev Adams, they’re so funny and full of energy! Not a single day goes by without a chuckle, or even a laughing fit! Filming sessions are long - we start around 11 and sometimes finish at one in the morning, so having them by your side makes it much more pleasant. It’s a very enthralling programme, very committing, but I’m so happy to be part of this adventure. And the audiences are out there! The programme has really caught on with the public.

More than just a performer, you are also a woman highly committed to civic and charitable causes such as the prevention of warfare, poverty and the environment, as well as women’s and LGBT rights.

Now a UN ambassador, why is

it important for you to uphold these convictions?

I realise that I love the life I lead, I live in a country where human rights are one of the foundations of society, where if something’s not right I can go on the streets to protest and I have the right to vote if I want to change the country’s leadership. I know this is not the case for many people, even for the vast majority of the world’s population. As Maxime Le Forestier said in his glorious song, “Being born somewhere, For the one that’s born, It’s always a matter of luck”. You need only live in a certain part of the world to be deprived of your fundamental rights. And so I use my voice and the reputation I’ve built up to speak on behalf of those who have no voice or whose words go unheeded. And this is not without consequences for me either! In 2015, when I sent an open letter to the recently elected Indonesian president begging him to save the life of a Frenchman condemned to death in Indonesia, I received thousands of boycott calls and death threats and some of my con-certs were cancelled on the spot. But it’s so much more important for me to use my voice to sup-port the causes close to my heart that I accept the risk.

During the current pandemic, you have been actively supporting Aviation sans Frontières [Aviation without Borders], an NGO of which you are the patroness. Why is it important to join the battle against COVID-19 at your level?

I’m so proud of being the patroness of this great organisation. Their action was so important during the first lockdown, when they transported doctors and health workers free of charge so they could help French hospitals in dire need of support in terms of staff, equipment and skills.

These doctors were carried by private aircraft loaned free of charge by Dassault and piloted by hundreds of volunteer pilots.

Experiencing this noble chain of solidarity with Aviation sans Frontières has restored my faith in human nature!

Do you have any musical or film projects in the pipeline for 2021?

I don’t think I’m the only person that has had to put a lot of projects on hold due to the pandemic, but I’m crossing my fingers hard that 2021 will bring happier and kinder days for everyone, and this will be my opportunity to announce lots of good news!

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RATAJKOWSKI A MODEL FEMINIST

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rom catwalk queen to movie mistress, Emily Ratajkowski’s pursuit of creative accomplishment continues to find new outlets.

By Violet Wilder

Emily Ratajkowski is in love not just with the female form, but her own female form, which in the mind of the 29-year-old model, actress and campaigner is quite an important distinction to make.

You see, while in screen terms, the star of Gone Girl, I Feel Pretty, and a show-stopping arrival in Robin Thicke’s controversial Blurred Lines video is a supporter of women’s rights, feminist power and also the notion that to dress (and undress) is a thing of beauty and shouldn’t be besmirched, she accepts that having the courage to go through with her convictions is an important part of the equation.

“There are many campaigners and supporters of women’s rights who profess that we should stand up and be counted in any environment, and that we should put our best foot forward in making a stand and demanding equality,” she begins; “but then those same people shy away from the opportunity to do that. It makes no sense to me.

“In my mind, if you are going to stand behind a campaign or a set of values, then reinforce them in your actions in as many ways as you can.”

It helps of course that the London-born, San Diego-raised model, whose surname originates from her Polish origins, has intelligence and style with which to back up her stunning looks.

Despite having landed her first modelling contract with Ford Models at the age of 14, Ratajkowski always regarded education as a must, and aged 18 she enrolled at UCLA , studying art history. Fully intending to develop a passion for some of the greatest visionaries and creatives of old, she finally relented near the end of her first year when the sheer weight of interest – and some particularly large pay cheques – lured her away from her studies. “It was an easy decision to make in terms of career and the opportunity that lay in front of me, though obviously this was tinged with a certain amount of disappointment that I wasn’t able to fulfil my studies.

“I know I won’t be the first to want to come back to education in later life, perhaps when things have calmed down a bit, and that’s certainly what I intend to do, as the history of art is something that truly engages me, as well as helping me to develop my creative side too.”

In the meantime, the model – whose estimated worth already tops £10million – can console herself with the curation and collection of a sizeable store of art, in the form of both painting and sculptures.

“LA has always been a hotbed for new artists emerging through the cracks, and that’s certainly the case now. While I’m enriching my own collection, I like to think I am building the career and reinforcing the talent of someone else.”

The idea of giving back has certainly been central to Ratajkowski, not least in how she presents herself as an icon for women everywhere.

Away from the catwalk, landing roles in David Fincher’s Gone Girl and We Are Your Friends, alongside, Zac Efron, plus 2015’s Entourage, has seen the actress prove that she is much more than just the shapely, sumptuous model who has appeared on the covers of the likes of GQ, Sports Illustrated and Cosmopolitan.

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“I think it takes times to convince people that you might be more talented than simply a girl who looks good when she strips down,” she says, jokingly. “I know that will disappoint a few people, but it is actually true!”

She’s also keen to dismiss the notion that arriving at a certain point in an actress or model’s career brings with it a free pick of opportunities, implying that there isn’t the need to fight tooth and nail to impress.

“Opportunities do not translate directly into jobs – I still miss out on much more than I am given, and I’m glad it’s that way, because I’d never want to walk into a job thinking I didn’t have to work for it, and that it got handed to me on a plate.

“I am proud person and I need that feeling of deserving everything I have.”

Away from the bright lights Ratajkowski is married to actor and producer Sebastian BearMcClard. “I feel happy and settled both in terms of my relationship and who I am as a person, and that’s really important,” she says.

While speculation of private life, work and leisure time is now second nature to someone who doesn’t necessarily strive to stay out of the limelight, Ratajkowski does admit when the flashbulbs first fell on her, it was a difficult thing to come to terms with. The year was 2012, and the model found herself featured prominently in Robin Thicke’s largely controversial Blurred Lines video. “At the time it was just another job.

I never thought, ‘yes, this is it, my big break!’. I certainly never for a moment thought there would be a song that would go viral, both in terms of the tune itself and the furore that went with it.

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“For me it was about having fun, letting go, celebrating sexuality – it felt so friendly on set, just girlfriends hanging out together, dancing around the living room.

“Others interpreted it differently; but, you know, that will always happen and you just have to accept not everyone will have the same view as you. If they all did, the world would be a pretty uninspiring place.”

The model, whose recent work for Paco Rabanne and Vogue – where via a digital cover at the end of 2020 she announced the upcoming birth of her first child – has seen her remain a constant filler of column inches.

She attributes her desire to keep working and evolving down to being an only child. “I used to put on performances for my parents, make them sit down, do these crazy hats and be very dramatic - I was very theatrical, but more than that, I always wanted to move on to the next project, and I don’t think that emotion or passion has ever left me.

“Even now, when I am asked if I am a model or an actress, I can only reply I say I am just someone getting out there and trying to fulfil my creative ambitions, at every turn. That’s what feels important.

“The truth is I want to continue with both. Yes, acting is creatively fulfilling; it’s putting on a performance, you’re assuming a character in acting. It’s more personal than an image on a magazine cover where really it is a two-dimensional representation of the clothes you wear… but I love them both.”

Perhaps Ratajkowski’s strangest role so far has been playing herself in Entourage, the 2015 Doug Elin comedy starring Mark Wahlberg. “That was insane. Getting to play a funny Hollywood version of myself, it was an honour and I had so much fun. I loved the

TV show so was really excited to be a part of it, particularly driving around in an Aston Martin.

“I definitely felt more pressure playing myself than I have done any other character though,” she admits. “When you’re given a script you can stray away from the core of the person a little, but when it’s yourself you are playing, you start scrutinising every aspect, even questioning you own words and expressions.

It was a very strange experience to go through!”

While time away from the limelight appears on its way given the upcoming birth of her first child, Ratajkowski will undoubtedly keep her 27million Instagram followers nicely up

to speed with developments.

“There’s no point opening up to the world and expecting the world to open up to you if you’re then going to hide away.

I’ve had times when I’ve gone a bit quieter on social media, but I think you have to respect and understand the world we live in to know the game.

“I’m totally fine with that, and if at the same time it continues to inspire and empower other women to be the best that they can be and live lives that are full and free, then that can only be a good thing.”

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n 4 October, the international fashion world lost one of its most famous and talented ambassadors: at the age of 81, Japanese designer Kenzo Takada succumbed to the effects of COVID-19.

From Himeji to Paris. Overview of an outstanding artistic and human journey from East to West.

By Hélène Battaglia

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Nobody is spared by the COVID-19 pandemic that has ravaged the world for almost a year now and claimed over a million lives. Not even that enchanting world of strass and sequins inhabited by the tightly closed circle of international fashion, recently deprived of one of its most iconic proponents. An avant-garde mindset.

An exceptional personality who has left an indelible mark on his time. A name that will be remembered forever in the annals of Fashion. An emblematic figure from the Land of the Rising Sun. Over a year and a half after the departure of Karl Lagerfeld, now it was the turn of talented Japanese designer Kenzo Takada to fall victim, at the ripe old age of 81, to the virus that has plagued our lives for so long now. It happened too suddenly, unexpectedly, too soon, just a few months after the January launch, at the Maison & Objet and Paris Déco Home trade fairs, of K三 (pronounced “K-3”, which means Kenzo in Japanese kanji, but also balance and harmony), a new luxury home and lifestyle brand housed in a showroom at 242 Boulevard Saint-Germain. A whole new adventure whose initiator only enjoyed a brief foretaste of what was to come. Life can be terribly unfair sometimes.

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Kenzo Takada left a magnificent heritage that his two assistants, Jonathan Bouchet Manheim, who has stood by his side since 2010 and now manages the K3 brand, and Engelbert Honorat, creative assistant since 2013, both supported by Wanda Jelmini, will not cease to cherish and promote. Through respect.

Through friendship. For their mentor. Their Maestro. In his honour. To perpetuate his memory. “Kenzo Takada was a man of unbelievable creativity; with the stroke of a pencil, a mere gesture, he could invent a totally new artistic fable, an original and colourful saga bringing together East and West, his native Japan and his adopted home of Paris. I was lucky enough to work with him for many years, and I never ceased to admire and wonder at his endless curiosity and open-mindedness. He loved the boldness of youth. An infectious sense of humour shone through his shy exterior. He was generous and unrivalled in his ability to bring out the best in the people he worked with. He was a real party animal as well… Kenzo Takada was a lifestyle unto himself”, Jonathan Bouchet Manheim reminisced. It was in Paris, a city he discovered in 1965 by chance and where he sincerely believed he would only spend six months, that he spent the rest of his life until his sad departure on 4 October.

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Kenzo was born on 27 February 1939, just a few years before his country joined the Second World War as an ally of Germany, in Himeji in the Hyogo region, a city famous for its feudal White Heron Castle.

From an early age, he acquired an insatiable thirst for drawing.

This passion stayed with him all his life and was the driving force that turned him into the world renowned fashion designer we all knew and loved. In the City of Light, the shy boy from a family of seven siblings, who avidly followed the dressmaking courses attended by his two sisters while dreaming up his own creations, rapidly gained maturity and finally found his true human and artistic vocation. In France’s capital, which he always regarded as the kingdom of fashion and symbol of elegance and luxury par excellence, young Kenzo, then only 20, found personal fulfilment as an artist. He felt at home in Paris, even though he was far from his homeland.

Inspired by the intense creativity that oozed from every pore of the city, he drew and drew and drew. Over the course of his life he is believed to have produced as many as 8,000 drawings.

The turning point in the young designer’s career was a press presentation made on 14 April 1970 in his newly opened Jungle Jap boutique in the Galerie Vivienne. A career that was to prove prolific beyond all expectations. A long-cherished childhood dream that finally came true. His very first collection won over the hearts and souls of all Parisians. Literally. And not only that. The select community of international fashion soon fell for the charm of this talented newcomer. A perfect marriage between East and West,

his personal creative universe, so unique and original, born of a fusion between colours, animal designs, floral images and geometric patterns, suddenly ushered in that fresh breeze of novelty that everyone had been waiting for. Having inaugurated his vast flagship store on Place des Victoires, renamed simply Kenzo in 1976, in 1983 he presented his first line for men followed, in 1988, by the launch of his first fragrance named Kenzo.

In 1999, at the age of 60, he decided to completely pull out of the Kenzo fashion house, sold to LVMH in 1993. But this did not mean abandoning his creative activity, far from it. As a designer in partnership with a number of prestigious brands and fashion houses, he continued to work with a passion for the next two decades.

Most recently, as creative director Kenzo launched a completely new brand entitled K 三 (K-3): an ardent fan of interior design, Kenzo decorated his various homes in the same inventive spirit, boldly combining Western lifestyle with rituals inherited from the Empire of the Rising Sun, his native land.

Like the man himself, K3’s rich, colourful, inimitable interior style perfused with rich ornamentation and gaiety is a hymn to the joy of life. The same joy of life that he incarnated and cherished throughout his own life. A generous smile, eyes welling with laughter behind those round glasses, that’s how we’ll remember him. With joy and optimism. Adieu and sayonara, Kenzo.

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aced with the current health crisis, the film industry has been forced to hold its breath. Cancellations, postponements, deprogramming, the profession has been severely impacted by the chaos unleashed by Covid-19. Between festivals, film sets and deserted cinemas, we look at the dark scenario now unfolding for the seventh art.

By Delphine Gallay

Without a doubt, faced with this unprecedented crisis, the film industry is in the doldrums.

While streaming platforms are more popular than ever, cinema auditoriums remain desperately empty, filming and film releases are at a standstill and several major festivals have had no choice but to cancel or completely alter their event. While lockdown was a difficult period for the industry, the coming months are likely to be decisive for all players in the domain.

To be or not to be?

Maintain, postpone or cancel?

Behind the scenes of international film festivals, suspense is at its height. As organizers prepare for all possible scenarios, the objective is the same: damage control and an attempt to save their respective edition.

Preparations take place under high tension to which are added the fear of a new outbreak, interrupted air traffic, reduced attendance, strict health measures and the potential withdrawal of sponsors and official partners.

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The Cannes Film Festival was the first event to be cancelled.

After several long weeks of uncertainty, its organizers decided that 2020 would be a Cannesless year. Forced to cancel the 73rd edition in May, the Cannes giant however, decided to broadcast its official selection under the “Cannes 2020” label in cinemas and associated festivals, and to maintain its online film market. A seminal event for professionals, the Cannes film market alone represents 50% of films released in movie theatres around the world and 750 million euros in economic benefits for the industry. Although a far cry from the usual profit margin, the maintenance of the film market in a digital version made survival possible. Plunged into troubled waters, twenty of the biggest international festivals decided in a spirit of solidarity to fight back by launching the free platform We Are One: A Global Film Festival at the end of May. A small consolation for film-lovers.

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Johnny Depp - Zurïch Film Festival 2020

Digital to the rescue In September, the 77th edition of the Venice Film Festival took place. This was the first major festival to be held since the start of the epidemic. Chaired by Cate Blanchett, the event was forced to adhere to strict sanitary measures and featured a “lighter” version of its programming. Not a single Hollywood star could be seen on the red carpet. Nevertheless, the event rekindled hope for a return to “normality”. Shortly afterwards, the American Film Festival was held in Deauville and presented a similar scenario: few actors and directors present, but cinema screenings 24 hours a day over ten days. The only constant in the festival setting was the absence of big American productions: a boon for independent films that benefitted from the unexpected exposure.

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to the problem, the number of films presented by TIFF had to be divided by six. In these uncertain times, it appears that festivals, important places of exchange and communication, have a semi-virtual future ahead of them, especially given the financial and logistical constraints they now face. For its part, the Sundance Film Festival, a bastion of American independent cinema, due to take place next January, is already preparing for a hybrid event. The 2021 edition of the Berlin International Film Festival on the other hand, has announced a physical version of its festival. In such a context, the Oscars ceremony has been postponed by two months and the question of whether stars will grace the red carpet remains to be answered.

Domino Effect Has the virus brought about the end of large productions?

With film shoots at a standstill, theatrical releases postponed and cinemas closed, several major players have decided to postpone or suspend the worldwide release of certain blockbusters. The latest James Bond

instalment, No Time to Die, initially scheduled for April, then November 2020, will finally be released in late March 2021.

A similar situation for many other films. In addition to a disrupted schedule, the entire industry has stopped dead. Millions of dollars have been lost by bigbudget movies that insurance companies refuse to cover. For those film shoots that have managed to resume, another headache looms: reduced technical teams, unrealistic sanitary measures and modified scenes.

To drive the point home a little further, cinema attendance across the world is plummeting, down by approximately 70%.

The long months of closure are now compounded by curfews in certain large cities and increasingly timid spectators. The reason for all this? The lack of new products, the absence of blockbusters, the obligatory wearing of a mask and a new friend at home called Netflix. In this context, cinema owners and producers are sounding the alarm bells and are no longer hiding their concern about the future of cinemas and the latent lack of diversity on screens.

And the winner is … Netflix Who has benefitted from this crisis? If months of lockdown have profoundly changed our habits and our way of consuming films, the streaming platform known as Netflix, which had already inflicted a blow on the “classic” film industry, has recorded unprecedented figures: nearly 16 million new subscribers between January and March.

An exponential market that has aroused the envy of its rivals Disney +, Amazon, Apple TV and MUBI. Today, the world’s largest film producer, the agitator Netflix has almost 193 million paying subscribers, helping it attract directors like Scorsese with films that go straight to streaming and avoid the silver screen, thanks to their unrivalled visibility and funding.

At this rate, unless there is a major shift in the cinema industry in the coming months, Netflix could well become the cinema of the future.

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Un Soir à l’Opéra was born from the fusion of perfume and music, between scented notes and musical notes ... A unique universe or olfactory symphony to be discovered through the scented candles offered by this French brand, boasting between 45 and 150 hours of burn time. Our favourite for the Christmas season: the candles from the Nutcracker Collection, with aromas of Scots pine, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. Tip: let them burn while you enjoy a bath or set them close to the fireplace and allow the scents to enchant the senses. With its refined atmosphere dedicated to fans of beautiful fragrances and lovers of the opera, music and perfume, this candle is sure to unleash all the emotion and fascination of this magical universe.

Sothys - Un Soir à l’Opéra natural scented candle, from €45 to €150 www.unsoiralopera.com/fr

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It’s almost time to open the Advent Calendar! This year, forget about the traditional chocolate model and instead choose a calendar that oozes luxury and beauty. Every morning, with the excitement of a child unwrapping a much anticipated gift, open a window and discover the Dior surprise inside. Behind each of the 24 windows is a little something to ensure that the magical spirit of Dior illuminates your daily life in the run-up to the holiday season. Featuring perfume, make-up and beauty treatments, nothing is missing from this superb and elegant box.

L’Atelier des Rêves Dior opens its doors to reveal its magic under a starry sky. Illustrator Safia Ouares has designed this magical Advent Calendar, where stars and gold powder come alive.

An illuminated deer prances above the rooftops of Paris, while a marvellous ballet unfolds before the studio doors, piled high with gifts. Sheer magic!

Atelier des Rêves Advent Calendar, Dior, €350, www.dior.com

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green haven

For anyone seeking to recharge their batteries, head to Tuscany to the wonderful Como Castello Del Nero hotel, located in the heart of a historic estate and decorated by the architect/designer Paola Navone. The hotel’s exquisite spa provides a well-deserved break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. A cutting-edge wellness experience, featuring massages, body and facial treatments, as well as yoga, Pilates and meditation. A swimming pool, ice fountain, sauna, hammam and other revitalizing and detoxifying treatments complete the wellness menu of this establishment, newly opened in 2019. The rooms are both comfortable and elegantly decorated. The establishment’s gastronomic cuisine gives pride of place to Italian produce and is another highlight.

In short, this green haven offers guests everything they need to refresh the mind and rest the body… www.comohotels.com/en/castellodelnero

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Mountain wellness

Established almost 30 years ago in the heart of the Courchevel 1850 Estate, La Sivolière has become a renowned establishment. At the heart of this wood and stone setting, built in the purest Savoyard tradition between snow and pine trees, guests come here for an alpine break worthy of the name.

Unwind at the unique Spa Odacité in the French Alps, born from the collaboration between Florence Carcassonne, owner of the establishment, and Valérie Grandury, founder of this 100% natural brand with extremely concentrated active ingredients. With well-being and the mountains inextricably linked, benefit from the restorative beauty of nature during this enchanted getaway. Boasting a new treatment menu, with skin diagnosis, Odacité bespoke protocols, and a Temple of Beauty evening facial treatment, the hotel and spa pull out all the stops to pamper their clients. A chic yet welcoming bubble of well-being that you won’t want to leave… www.hotel-la-sivoliere.com

Pioneering natural beauty

This year more than ever, natural beauty is making its way to your bathroom. Our favourite this winter: the cutting-edge brand Albiva, a beauty and well-being brand dedicated to organic care that goes well beyond simple beauty or skin care. Albiva makes use of science and advanced technology to harness the bounty and power of nature, using sophisticated and highly-concentrated active ingredients (including gemmotherapy.) These are combined to achieve the best synergy and are integrated into cutting-edge care formulas, designed to bring the best of nature to the skin’s cells. Each product is guaranteed without synthetic compounds or chemical fillers. A feat of technology that is good for the skin and for the planet. Definitely one to discover!

Spa Diane www.albiva.com

Kypris,

sustainable care

According to legend, the goddess Aphrodite arose from the foam and frothy waters off the coast of Cyprus. The Cypriots worship this goddess and named their island home in her honour: Kypris. From this legend a holistic beauty care brand was born, which like the goddess, draws its strength from the union of Earth and Nature. Each treatment is sustainable and respects environmental and social imperatives. By combining quality natural organic ingredients with vibrational therapeutic essences, Kypris offers a line of holistic treatments that heal and elevate. For example, the Crystal & Wildflower sequence has been specially chosen to help on an emotional, mental and spiritual level, and when mixed with oils and plant extracts, it also nourishes the skin. What better way to achieve well-being of body and mind? kyprisbeauty.com

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f your nose craves something new this season, have a look at our selection of exclusive and refined perfumes. The epitome of elegance…

By Quitterie Pasquesoone

Incense of the senses Bon Parfumeur has launched a new distinctive fragrance, with undertones of spices and camphor that is long-lasting, mystical and mysterious. 603 invites wearers on a modern journey to a sacred land that is initially dark and intense, both spicy and flowery, carried by lemon, nutmeg and violet leaf. The heart notes contain incense and cypress, exuding their freshness to leave a trail of leather and Tonka essence. This spiritual, animal, woody fragrance oozes virility and freshness. 603 is the 25th fragrance from Bon Parfumeur and the inaugural scent of a new cycle. It is part of Les Privates Collection.

603, BON PARFUMEUR, €118 FOR 100 ML

An ode to life Made by Calice Becker, from the École Givaudan, this fragrance pays homage to the forest, to trees, nature and life itself. After Chêne Noir, inspired by the same majestic oak tree, comes Chêne Blanc.

From masculine to feminine, from captivating black to radiant white, the Master Perfumer has infused the fragrances with stave, a type of wood used to make barrels, with a characteristic yet subtle smoky, roasted and vanilla accent. Chêne Blanc stands out as a white, musky floral scent, rich in character and meaning. A luminous homage to wood, forests and the bounties of Mother Earth.

CHÊNE BLANC, LA CHÊNAIE PARIS, €49 FOR 50 ML

New signature Even the greatest classics can be reinvented. Chloé has revisited her signature eau de toilette, adding enhanced character and zest. Created by perfumers Sidonie Lancesseur and Michel Almairac, this new fragrance called Rose Tangerine remains faithful to the brand’s iconic note: a luminous, fresh and transparent rose. After all, this signature rose aroma is inseparable from the house’s olfactory identity. More than a reinterpretation, a rediscovery.

ROSE TANGERINE, CHLOÉ, €99 FOR 100 ML

A work of art Opulence, temptation and intoxication: Mica d’Oro I takes pleasure in extremes, fusing the richness of its gourmet oriental trail with the audacity of its creator to reinterpret a Venetian Mecca associated with extravagance and lust. A scent characteristic of a brand renowned for pushing the boundaries of opulence. The heady aroma evokes the exoticism of rum, the sweetness of whipped cream and the enchanting spell of vanilla.

The monumental gilded bottle is a work of art in itself, featuring a blown glass mask, enhanced with gold leaf. Twentyfour carats of supreme luxury ... handcrafted by the artists of Murano.

MICA D’ORO I, VALMONT, €490 FOR 100 ML

English chic Amber Heath, Antique Oak, Clary Sage, Garden Roses, Hawthorn Bloom, Tudor Rose: the Burberry Signatures Collection embodies the British spirit, inspired by heritage and art, the elements and the country’s eccentricity. It displays the

same attention to detail and celebration of craftsmanship as all Burberry collections.

The leather bow is created from the finest Italian leather and the cabochon made from the same material as the buttons of the famous Burberry trench coat.

Each fragrance is unique and individual, inspiring emotions and memories.

BURBERRY SIGNATURES, BURBERRY, €210 FOR 100 ML, EXCLUSIVELY AT GALERIES LAFAYETTE CHAMPSELYSÉES, PARIS

Fifth birthday Created in 2015, La Fille de l’air has established itself as the brand’s iconic eau de parfum and continues to turn heads with its inimitable scent. A floral eau de parfum illuminated by the beauty of a sparkling, musky orange blossom. With notes of neroli, orange blossom essence and white musk, this is a dynamic, airy, clear, and refined fragrance for a sunny, radiant woman. Now available in travel format, La Fille de l’air can be taken everywhere!

LA FILLE DE L’AIR, COURRÈGES, €53 FOR 30 ML

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L.RAPHAEL Holistic beauty care from Switzerland

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ancy treating yourself to one of the best beauty care treatments in the world?

Then L.RAPHAEL spas and beauty care products are an absolute must! Harnessing an astute combination of modern technology and holistic beauty care, the Swiss brand offers a host of addresses to choose from all over the world. Closer to home, L.RAPHAEL also offers custom spas which it installs directly at your place of abode.

By Quitterie Pasquesoone

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True beauty radiates from the inside out. And this is the central focus of the Swiss brand’s credo, which espouses a holistic approach to the Science of Beauty. Turnkey solutions, a unique vision of beauty offering premium care and treatment born of a judicious combination between the best of modern technology and natural ingredients with powerful properties. L.RAPHAEL invites you to opt for a healthier, more balance lifestyle geared to enhancing wellness both outside and within. The philosophy of L.RAPHAEL is based on seven foundations of beauty – a holistic, multi-dimensional and personalised approach to beauty that incorporates medical treatment, nutrition, physical activity, aesthetics, age management, stress management and leisure.

A cheerful mind and a happy heart are the essential ingredients for feeling and looking good. Nice programme, eh?

Besides its internationally recognised range of care products, especially in the anti-aging category, L.RAPHAEL also operates a worldwide network of spas offering five-star service to the most demanding of clientèle.

L.RAPHAEL’s luxury spas are located in the centres of the world’s most prestigious cities,

including Geneva, Cannes, New York, Beverly Hills and Tel Aviv, forming part of the most prized luxury hotels in every part of the globe: names such as Four Seasons and Hotel Martinez should suffice to give you an idea of what we’re talking about.

These spas offer state-of-theart care combining the best of modern technology with triedand-tested traditional therapies.

Definitely worth the trip.

But that’s not all: the Swiss brand is also a byword for home spa design, meaning that it can deliver your custom spa to your doorstep and install it wherever you want - in your home, yacht or private jet - to further enhance your comfort and well-being. The goal: get together with the customer to design their dream spa. That way, the L.RAPHAEL teams will ensure that you continue to benefit from the best care treatment and expertise the brand has to offer, without stepping outside your door. A unique experience.

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My Blend

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a temple to wellness set amid the Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris hotel

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empted by an elegant spa and cocooning care experience to warm the cockles of your heart this winter? Then let’s take a look at one of our favourite spas: Spa My Blend by Clarins, an oasis of wellness and elegance in the midst of that iconic Parisian hotel, Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris.

By Quitterie Pasquesoone

A palace of the “Crazy Twenties”, that decade when artists, writers, gentlemen and adventurers would flock to its gates, Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris has always symbolised the quintessence of Parisian elegance and still remains, among other things, a powerful magnet for those seeking a moment of tranquillity and oblivion far from the madding crowd.

Talking of which, what better way to fulfil this desire than a dip in a spa worthy of its name to forget about daily concerns, let your hair down (literally) and refocus on the essential things of life? Spa My Blend by Clarins at Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris is just one of these magical places where time seems to stand still. Philippe Starck really did create a dazzling white paradise in this gorgeous setting that irresistibly beckons you in to relax and indulge yourself.

Of timeless elegance and perfect simplicity, the centrepiece of the 1,500 m² spa is a spectacular 23-metre swimming pool bathed in natural light. Guests can also exclusively enjoy the

groundbreaking new concept My Blend by Clarins Spa, devised by Dr Olivier Courtin: a unique range of fully customisable treatments designed to cater for all types of skin and all ages. Our personal favourite is the Royal Energy Treatment, a totally unprecedented face and body treatment designed to melt away your deep-set tension, restoring a fresh, radiant glow to your face. We also loved the Watsu Ritual, a technique practised by a Watsu master in a pool heated to 35°C. The support offered by water facilitates muscle manipulation and the warm temperature enables the body to relax deeply and to truly “let go”. Babies have not been forgotten in Spa My Blend

by Clarins, and a thalasso ritual in the company of their mother is specially dedicated to them.

Basically, we’re talking about the crème de la crème of body care.

Free access from 2h of treatment: access to pool and facilities for a €50 supplement from 1h30 of treatment.

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MONTRES I BIJOUX I MAROQUINERIE I INSTRUMENTS D’ÉCRITURE

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erums, milk and other facial creams are a must-have for any beauty-conscious soul.

We present a selection of some of the best that are currently on the market.

By Quitterie Pasquesoone

Serum heaven

Thanks to the powerful repairing effects of its advanced formula, this serum soothes redness and deeply nourishes the skin.

Originally designed to treat post-surgical conditions by Dr Yannis Alexandrides, this restorative serum by 111SKIN contains NAC Y2, which provides the skin with the optimal conditions for enhanced collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid production. The results can be seen in the mirror: the reduced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, plumper skin and a rejuvenated complexion. Perfect for winter, after skiing, but also excellent on scars and stretch marks.

Y THEOREM REPAIR SERUM NAC Y2 BY 111SKIN, €225, EXCLUSIVELY AT WWW.SEPHORA.FR

Cellular hydration

In winter, the skin often lacks water. The reason? The colder outdoor temperatures and drier air indoors, all of which dehydrate and dry out the skin. When in need of hydration, opt for Swiss Alps Cellular Mist by La Colline. Slip the bottle into your handbag and use it on the face and neck to wake up your skin in the morning and throughout the day, when needed. The fine spray leaves a powdery veil of hydration on the skin and it can be combined with the other products in the range to ensure your skin is well-hydrated all year round. Soon you won’t be able to leave home without it!

SWISS ALPS CELLULAR MIST, MOISTURE BOOST COLLECTION, LA COLLINE, WWW.LACOLLINE-SKINCARE.COM

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Day & Night

Containing aloe vera, shea butter, and Damascus rose floral water, Ostium’s Crème Riche Jour & Nuit makes use of a unique phytocomplex called Opuntia 14G, enriched with powerful active ingredients from organic elements. Its antioxidant, restructuring and moisturizing effects ensure an all-over anti-wrinkle, plumping and softening action, by combating free radicals responsible for signs of dryness and skin aging. This rich, smooth cream melts on contact with the skin to protect, hydrate and nourish deeply.

CRÈME RICHE JOUR & NUIT BY OSTIUM, €99, €177 WITH THE ANTI-WRINKLE SERUM, WWW.OSTIUM-COSMETIQUES.COM

Beauty kit

After hours of skiing down the slopes, your skin is in urgent need of care. For this reason, we love Dr Barbara Sturm’s ski kit. A real must-have, this kit contains a moisturizing and nourishing care cream, as well as factor 50 protective cream to keep UVA and UVB rays at bay. The duo is applied in two stages, before skiing, to act as a protective shield while you have fun on the slopes. A super effective combo complemented by a lip treatment to be applied using your finger to soothe, protect and nourish.

SKI ESSENTIAL KIT, BARBARA STURM, €160 WWW.EN.DRSTURM.COM

Freshness guaranteed

Bursting with vitamin C, this is a powerful serum perfect for getting rid of grey winter complexions, while smoothing fine lines and wrinkles. With its complex enriched in acids, it brings you ultra-luminous and plump skin,

while promoting the disappearance of imperfections. It can be used before applying your usual skin care cream or, even better, combined with the other products from the range (Truth Juice Daily Cleanser, C-Rush Brightening Gel Crème and Banana Bright Eye Creme); the ideal combo for 100% radiance.

BANANA BRIGHT VITAMIN C SERUM BY OLE HENRIKSEN, €59, EXCLUSIVELY AT SEPHORA, WWW.SEPHORA.FR

Magical

Or almost ... Containing Damascus rose oil, dog rose, carrot, baobab seeds, raspberry seeds, jojoba, black cumin, meadow moss, the list of oils contained in Get Even Rose Oil doesn’t stop there. In all, it consists of 15 oils, all renowned for their various benefits to the skin, and combined here in one remarkable treatment. Unique, it is suitable for all skin types and brings radiance, a brighter appearance and a more even texture to skin. It can be used daily, after your moisturizer.

GET EVEN ROSE OIL, WISHFUL, €63, EXCLUSIVELY AT SEPHORA, WWW.SEPHORA.FR

Precious Elixir

A powerful liquid gel in a nano-molecular formulation designed to penetrate immediately to the cellular level of the skin to regenerate, prevent and eliminate signs of ageing.

Three times more powerful than a serum and containing pure plant concentrations combined with hyaluronic acid to keep the skin youthful and fresh at all times.

24H DETOX ELIXIR BY LA VALLÉE, CHF 325 / €288, WWW.LAVALLEE.CH

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n nature, valleys are places of healing - havens of tranquillity where water and rich soil supply animals and plants with everything they need to thrive. La Vallée strives to live up to its name by offering the benefits of nature every day in its skincare products.

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Personalized skincare In their laboratory tucked away in the Swiss Alps, La Vallée’s team selects the finest natural ingredients - glacier water, essential oils, caviar and many more to develop innovative, targeted skin treatments that protect, nourish and combat the effects of aging. To meet the specific needs of all skin types, La Vallée has devised no fewer than eight skincare ranges, each with a specific action: the Cleansing line, to purify; the Moisturizing line, to hydrate; the Lightening line, to brighten the complexion; the Special Treatment line, to care for sensitive skins and restore the skin’s natural balance after aesthetic procedures; the AntiAging line, to prevent aging and protect the skin; the Caviar Essence line, to boost collagen levels; and the STX Cells line, for cell repair. The underlying philosophy is always the same: La Vallée aims to give women the confidence to achieve their

ambitions and help them look their best in all situations.

From nature to science La Vallée makes a point of keeping up with the times, incorporating the latest advances in science and technology to develop products that achieve results fast and enable every woman who uses them to look and feel her absolute best. The brand has teamed up with laser technology specialist Eximia to combine La Vallée’s best-known skincare products with four in-depth laser treatments - Microdermolift, Laserporation, Endoradiomag and Radioporation, making it possible to offer a wide range of treatments for face and body that help oxygenate and tone the skin while boosting production of elastin and collagen.

It is the first time a Swiss brand has entered into a partnership of this kind, and both partners see the collaboration as the start of a long-term relationship

based on shared values: a commitment to excellence demonstrated by proven experience in developing personalised treatments and a track record of innovation; boundless ambition and the firm conviction that looking and feeling good gives us the confidence to achieve our aims; and environmental and social responsibility, so that actions are underpinned by awareness of the importance of the environment and of helping one another.

Strong social commitments La Vallée has recently brought out a new SPF50 skincare range called the Suncare Collection, for active women. The products combine filters that block UVB rays during outdoor activities with a selection of highly concentrated botanical ingredients that protect against UVA rays, which can damage the skin even through windows or when you are in a car. At the same time as screening you from harmful

rays, the Suncare Collection’s botanical stem cells repair damage and prevent skin aging.

For every Suncare Collection product sold, 5 Swiss francs will be donated to the Heart for India Foundation and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, to support the causes they champion. The Heart for India Foundation works to break the cycle of poverty through education and help underprivileged people, especially women, find a place in society. The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation campaigns to raise awareness of crucial environmental issues such as deforestation, conservation of endangered species or the effects of global warming and supports projects that address them.

These commitments are emblematic of La Vallée’s values.

For La Vallée, taking care of others is the top priority.

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The Everyday 2.0

At last, a face mask that has a positive impact!

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he COVID-19 epidemic has altered our behaviour in many ways. With the onset of winter, people are wearing protective face coverings in more and more situations. But there are so many masks on offer it’s hard to know which to choose. Our personal favourite is Babette Keller Liechti’s Everyday 2.0. Babette Keller-Liechti, who heads Keller Trading and is the holder of a Veuve Cliquot Business Woman Award, has come up with a fantastic antimicrobial mask design that protects the wearer and the planet. Curious yet? To find out more, read on…

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Supersoft microfibre fabric

Effective and eco-friendly

Successful businesswoman Babette Keller Liechti has been supplying leading watchmakers and jewellers for almost 30 years. Her cloths and gloves are made from a high-tech microfibre fabric so soft it can be used by goldsmiths to handle valuable, extremely fragile items such as jewellery. Realizing that her expertise could help combat the current coronavirus pandemic, she set about devising a unique mask made from microfibre.

Keller-Liechti's primary aim was to produce a reusable, eco-friendly face covering to reduce the number of disposable masks being thrown away every day. Just two Everyday 2.0 masks can replace 730 disposable masks. The Everyday 2.0 is Testex certified and is one of the very few face masks to have been approved by Switzerland's COVID-19 Science Task Force.

It can be washed 50 times and It is made of a germ-killing fibre on which SARS-CoV-2 cannot survive for more than ten hours, so you don't have to change and wash your mask every day

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- a real plus. But that's not all the Everyday 2.0 has in its favour. As well as being washable and reusable, it's wonderfully light and comfortable, non-allergenic, and protects against UV radiation.

Limited series in aid of good causes Babette Keller Liechti's main motivation in creating the Everyday 2.0 was philanthropic, so she wanted it to benefit good causes. She achieves this by making and selling limited series of masks in partnership with specific charities. All the profits from these masks are donated to the charity in question.

For the first of these partnerships, she teamed up with Octobre Rose to promote breast cancer research and support the Fondation Francine Delacrétaz, which helps women affected by breast cancer in their day-to-day lives. The Octobre Rose limited series of 50 masks has already sold out. Now it's the turn of another good cause.

So what are you waiting for?

Hurry up and buy yourself one or several - of these very special masks.

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Hyaluronic acid your skin’s best friend

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he flagship active ingredient in our cosmetic products, hyaluronic acid is acclaimed by experts the world over for its multiple benefits. Naturally present in the body, it plays a major role in maintaining the flexibility and elasticity of the epidermis. Here, we explore this unique molecule, which thanks to its moisturizing properties, is the perfect complement to any beauty routine.

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A WONDER INGREDIENT Contained in our joints but also in the dermis and epidermis, hyaluronic acid plays a key role in maintaining the structure of the skin’s layers. A very powerful humectant moisturizer with anti-oxidant properties, it acts like a sponge and can absorb up to 1,000 times its weight in water.

In other words, this molecule is ideal for strengthening the skin barrier against external aggressions and boosting collagen production. Sadly, there is no such thing as a fountain of youth, but if we were to select candidates to fill the role, hyaluronic acid would be our top choice. While it maintains the skin’s hydration and contributes to tone, it also slows down the aging process, preventing the appearance of 56

fine lines, sagging and dryness.

Applied as an anti-aging treatment, hyaluronic acid is also used to fill and treat wrinkles, thereby restoring volume and density. Hyaluronic acid is the best solution when it comes to optimal daily hydration. A hyaluronic acid-rich serum, combined with a routine adapted to your personal skin type, in addition to a healthy and balanced diet, will restore firmness and elasticity to your skin.

TIME CONTROLLER SERUMS Aware of the benefits of this active ingredient, the Callys laboratory has developed an entire range of anti-aging cosmetic products using this hyaluronic

acid molecule in a pure vegetable form for intensive deep hydration. With their Hyaluron Serum, Callys offers the promise of hydrated, plumped skin through intensive action on the upper and lower layers of the skin, including a second hydrolysed molecule of hyaluronic acid that acts on the deeper layers of the epidermis.

The Hyaluron Serum is the treatment par excellence in any effective anti-aging care as it helps to slow down the skin aging process. It also works on tissue tone, visibly reducing the appearance of wrinkles.

For an anti-aging effect on the eye area, Callys has formulated the Sublimize Serum, which reduces wrinkles, removes puffiness and provides radiance to the eye area. This serum also

contains the double molecule of hyaluronic acid, as well as a high concentration of active ingredients coming from natural extracts and vitamins, nourishing the skin and providing the sensitive eye area with essential nutrients that act gently with optimal effectiveness against premature aging. Moreover, the serum reduces puffiness thanks to the presence of refreshing mint floral water, which stimulates microcirculation.

These two natural dermo-cosmetic serums, rich in pure vegetable hyaluronic acid of double molecular weight, guarantee an immediate effect and visible long-lasting results.

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How To Spa kind to you, kind to the planet

How To Spa is all about relaxation and well-being. And for its founder, well-being specialist Maud Ganry, environmental and social commitments are integral to the concept.

By Quitterie Pasquesoone

How To Spa - a unique concept Maud Ganry’s aim in setting up How To Spa was to encourage people to be kind to themselves, to listen to and accept their own emotions, and above all to learn to take care of themselves. She has developed a range of well-being kits that focus on different objectives (cocooning, energizing or detox), each consisting of a tutorial and a set of ethical products to help you relax wherever you want - at home, at work or while travelling. The tutorials include tips on well-being, massages you can do on your own and recommended stretching exercises.

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How To Spa allows you to devise your own relaxation routines.

It’s a unique concept - and the good news is, How To Spa now offers subscriptions and gift cards.

A brand with principles For Maud Ganry, beauty only makes sense if it respects people and the planet. She has strong convictions and does her best to put her social and environmental principles into practice, be it through partnerships with charities or working with brands that are committed to sustainability and human rights. A percentage of How To Spa’s profits

goes to the charity Doctors of The World, and this spring, the brand devised a Charity Kit in association with Yann Arthus-Bertrand’s GoodPlanet Foundation, which receives 100% of the profits from sales of the kit. Plans for 2021 include working with zero waste cosmetics brands, in particular manufacturers of solid cleansing products such as Savon Stories, and introducing a deposit return scheme so that product containers can be reused.

New products and services Maud Ganry is never short of ideas. She is constantly coming

up with inventive new products and services to keep customers coming back. Her latest ideas are a limited-edition kit for beautiful eyes and an option to add all 2020’s discovery kits when you purchase a subscription. We love the tutorials and live sessions on the brand’s Instagram page too! Changes are currently being made to the e-shop to allow customers to buy individual products for home delivery, so we recommend checking the website from time to time.

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TREASURE

FROM THE DEEP

Tapping into the rich potential of algae

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REENTECH specializes in plant biotechnology. The group has been developing and producing high-tech ingredients for a wide range of sectors including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, agroecology and wastewater processing for over 25 years. It is made up of four companies, each specializing in a different area - a structure that enables GREENTECH to position itself as a global operator. Among these four companies, GREENSEA, which specializes in marine cultures, has an important part to play in harnessing the power of living organisms to meet future needs and build a sustainable future.

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Sourcing from nature Ever since it was set up in 1992, GREENTECH has been using state-of-the-art techniques to produce ingredients that can help contribute to progress.

Its highly-experienced multidisciplinary teams of scientists study micro-organisms in natural systems, select the most useful strains, identify the climate conditions in which they flourish best and work out how to produce them on a larger scale.

GREENSEA works in the area of marine biotechnology, deriving new active ingredients from algae and microalgae.

The plants of the future Since the dawn of time, coastal populations have harvested marine plants as a food source for themselves and their livestock and as fertiliser. Traces of algae 62

have been found on the sites of the first prehistoric settlements, suggesting that they played a part in human subsistence from a very early stage.

Microalgae were the first living organisms to emerge on land or in water. Extraordinarily diverse and capable of adapting to changes in the climate, over the ages, they have demonstrated an impressive ability to survive even in extreme conditions.

Although classed as plants, they have neither roots nor stems, and can adapt to all manner of challenging situations - tides, winds, exposure to ultra-violet light and so on. They are more resistant than any other category of plants. Most of us have heard of red, brown and green algae, but there are such vast numbers of species that many have not yet been identified. Some scientists think there could be as many as several million species

of algae, but only 47,000 have so far been characterized. By comparison, there are thought to be around 400,000 vascular plant species, of which 30,000 have so far been characterized.

Boundless potential GREENSEA is France's marine biology company, and its subsidiary ALLMICROALGAE is the biggest European producer of microalgae. Its scientists take samples of marine organisms from seas all over the world and grow them in culture form to create innovative ingredients for sectors such as cosmetics, nutrition, the environment, agriculture and pharmaceuticals.

Algae could make it possible to grow crops on hitherto unusable farmland; they might be used to develop new plant protection products for agricultural purposes; and their photosynthetic

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In dehydrated form, algae can also be used as a food supplement. They are rich in proteins, lipids, vitamins and trace elements. Just 10 grammes of algae per day are sufficient to cover an adult's entire vitamin and mineral needs. In food processing, algae provide valuable gelifying, emulsifying, stabilizing and thickening agents.

Used in cosmetics, the moisturizing and anti-oxidant properties of certain microalgae can help keep skin looking youthful by combating the effects of stress and aging. Some algae have venotonic or anti-inflammatory properties that could make them a useful treatment for heavy legs.

GREENSEA is working on all these applications, paving the way for future skincare, aids to

well-being and medical treatments.

Rethinking our lifestyles Algae play a major part in the fast-growing sector of aquaculture. Their high concentrations of proteins, lipids (particularly Omega-3) and active compounds make them ideal substitutes for fishmeal and fish oils, and they could well become the main aquaculture feed. Microalgae are vital to the development of all living marine organisms, so using them helps maintain biodiversity in both nurseries and stock-rearing tanks. In farming, algae are spread on soils to enhance fertility and supply minerals and biostimulants, significantly boosting crop growth by reinforcing plants' natural defences.

Algae truly are the plants of tomorrow. They have the potential

to feed the entire human population of the planet and enable us to rethink every aspect of our lifestyles. With their help, humankind has the capacity to design new materials such as fluorescent pigments, bio-based plastics that decompose more easily, and concrete that could be used to build roads.

GREENSEA is a pioneering firm that concentrates exclusively on these ingredients of tomorrow, single-mindedly endeavouring to further our knowledge of biology and develop applications to meet future needs. Marine organisms will play a key part in a greener chemicals industry, in which sustainability and environmental protection are systematically taken into account.

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L’Esprit

Cocon

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n 2016, Sylvie Haller, the founder of the relaxation centre “Le Cocon”, expanded her concept of wellbeing with L’Esprit Cocon - a range of subtle ambient fragrances ideal for massages and spa rituals. Following the success of its first collections, L’Esprit Cocon is striking out in bold new directions.

Here’s a round-up of what not to miss!

A celebration of wellbeing For the first of a series of partnerships, Sylvie Haller joined forces with leading massage and wellbeing expert David Grand.

David is a world-class masseur who has won several “Meilleures Mains de France” awards. With his expert help and the skilled craftsmanship of master waxmakers, L’Esprit Cocon has created a subtle woody fragrance with a hint of sweetness. Used in a massage oil or a scented candle, it will waft you on a truly unique sensory journey. The collaboration has also sparked long-term plans for themed stays focusing on relaxation and letting go. The programme will remind participants of the basics of the respiratory system and how the body absorbs oxygen to help them regain confidence in their bodies rather than reacting to current events by becoming 64

recluses. The overall experience will be an immersion in wellbeing, combining massage with music and fragrances from the collection Inspiration Lointaine, which conjures up travel to exotic, far-distant places. Professional training in this original concept will be on offer as of next spring.

Art objects and bespoke luxury items The next few months will see numerous additions to L’Esprit Cocon’s collections. The brand is teaming up with artists from a wide range of disciplines to create designs for its new large-format candle. A mock-up has already been made of the first in the series, designed in

collaboration with the painter Tiven on the basis of her bestknown works - moving portraits that question the society we live in and even our identity.

The large-format candle will appear in a very different guise in a forthcoming collection developed with French high-end tanners, in which the candles are fully encased in calfskin, shagreen or crocodile leather with traditional saddle-stitching.

Every aspect of this exclusive luxury item can be customized: scent, shape and personalized engraving or silk-screen printing. Endless scope for personalization is L’Esprit Cocon’s hall-mark - a deliberate decision on the part of its creator, Sylvie Haller. She knows that bespoke detailing and items that reflect their personal choices are vital for today’s generation.

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BONA Fide

Candles fashioned in the finest French craft tradition

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ONA Fide is the story of Sarah Cami, a passionate lover of art, travel and all things bright and beautiful. Combing her artistic talent with attention to the finest detail, Sarah Cami has conjured up a warm, colourful and delicately fragrant universe guaranteed to light up the imaginations of all admirers of beautiful and fragrant artefacts. Discover a novel industry, a pioneer of the art of living through the senses.

By Marine Pasquier

Fragrances of here and everywhere BONA Fide draws its inspiration from creating candles that gracefully combine tradition and craftsmanship. The fruit of several artistic disciplines, each BONA Fide creation is a fragrance, a colour, a harmony that conjures up reminiscences in the mind of each individual like a chance occurrence that triggers a distant memory.

Bridging the gap between candle-making and the decorative arts, BONA Fide fragrances and candles are the quintessence of an artistic partnership between designers and the Artoria Limoges porcelain factory in 66

France. Since its inception, the firm has acted like a guardian that rallies budding talent behind a single banner: authenticity. A concept entirely familiar to Sarah Cami, who derived the name BONA Fide from the Latin words meaning ‘good faith, genuine, authentic’.

Merging excellence with the art of living Designed in Montmartre and manufactured in Grasse, the world mecca of perfume, BONA Fide fragrances are the sublime witnesses of the consummate work of a nose and a ceramicist, who transform everyday objects into genuine works of

art. Proof can be found in the ‘Les Parfaites’ collection, which encapsulates a perfect marriage between refinement and design in the form of exquisitely lacquered spherical candles. A sparkling creation, almost hypnotic in its effect, that testifies to the passion, precision and patience of countless generations of skilled candlemakers.

A story of women ‘Les Portraits’ is another BONA Fide creation, a range of ceramic candles decorated with illustrations by graphic designer Armelle Tissier. The Portraits collection comprises eight candles with evocative

names like Timide, Gourmande and Mystique, each one bearing a subtly drawn feature of the same women. Better still, each candle is made from a specific type of wax and fragrance exclusively designed by doyenne of the French perfume industry Nathalie Feisthauer. Ocean, watermelon and vine peach in L’Élégante, oud, cedar and tonka bean in La Sublime … at BONA Fide, every candle conveys its own olfactory vision of the modern woman.

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A new perspective on jewellery

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ccustomed to boat outings, Sandrine Thibaud quickly realized that it was difficult to wear a scarf with the wind blowing on board. This observation led her to imagine a concept of a new kind a new concept. She developed a way of wearing a piece of fabric around one’s neck, regardless of the weather, while remaining stylish. This was the genesis of Fullord and the birth of its jewellery lines that ensure unfailing support for scarves, headscarves and other coverings. A modern innovative accessory serving one of the essentials of the female wardrobe.

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Unique creations Whether tied around the neck, in the hair, worn as a shawl or even as a bustier, there are a thousand and one ways of wearing a scarf. And yet, this extremely versatile accessory is not the most practical. With this in mind, Sandrine Thibaud, with a passion for jewellery, set about designing a jewellery piece that was both aesthetic and functional, enabling the wearer to secure their scarf in place.

A necessary but overlooked dimension. Thus came the idea of a fastening system around a gold piece, embellished with a chain, combining ease of use and allowing an infinite variety of designs. A project that the designer quickly developed, by filing the patent in 2019 under the name Fullord.

Today, the house offers gold and diamond scarf jewellery, created in Italy, as well as collections of rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings, in addition to a bespoke design service.

All pieces are of a substantial weight, testifying to the return of traditional luxury jewellery.

Naturally, Fullord has also diversified into scarves, offering a rich range of formats, materials and colours, depending on the season. From the signature model to the animal collection 68

or the Twilly, Fullord has appropriated the versatility of the scarf to offer an unlimited scope of creation. These scarves are made in Lyon, a historic silk capital and demonstrates the utmost respect for local craftsmanship.

The Fullord style Simple jewellery and textile creations, easy to wear thanks to their shape and soft geometric design: this is the Fullord signature. Originally from Africa, Sandrine Thibaud draws her inspiration from nature, as can be seen in the floral motif of the Lotus model, and the honeycomb in the Bees edition.

Her goal? To go beyond the futile aspect of jewellery by giving it a new function.

This desire explains, among other things, the meaning of the name Fullord, a reference to the notion of scarf (foulard in French), but also to the English word “full”, as in the missing accessory that completes an ensemble. However, Fullord is above all the epitome of elegance, chic and refinement, hence the use of the word “lord”. An identity that underlines the guiding principle of the brand. Acquiring a Fullord jewel also means acquiring a personality, a presence, a

know-how. An all- over Fullord style, which the designer continues to develop, right down to the olfactory di- mension through a line of niche fragrances. Choose between Carré de Soie, a powdery feminine scent evocative of the silkiness of scarves or Or’iental, an agarwood-based fragrance with bright golden notes, transporting you to faroff exotic climes.

These new creations enhance the emblematic accessories of the house, making Fullord an attentive brand, capable of adapting to different cultures and generations, and more specifically to customers in the Middle East. While Fullord advocates a glamorous and elegant image, it is nonetheless respectful of tradition, and may be perfectly married with the wearing of the Hijab.

Universal elegance From mother to daughter, from West to East, Fullord advocates its own idea of elegance, at once innovative and functional but undeniably glamorous and always respectful of tradition.

This may be seen in the use of a revolutionary material called “Silnova”, an alloy of silver and

palladium, shiny, which doesn’t tarnish, more resistant than classical silver and most of all respectful of the environment..

The brand’s ideals even seem to satisfy gentlemen and Fullord now boasts a collection of masculine jewellery of mechanical inspiration, associated with the wearing of a more modern-style cravat, influenced by Charlie Chaplin and the cogs of the assembly line in Modern Times.

Fullord will unveil its spring-summer scarves collection in 2021 as well as some astonishing high jewellery pieces.

Fullord accessories can be found in the NOUS concept stores in the Dubai Mall but also in Geneva, at L’atelier des Bergues jewellery boutique, Elizabeth geneve luxury boutique and at the spa of the Four Seasons - Hôtel des Bergues.

As the brand continues to develop globally, other retail outlets retailers will be available soon, allowing you to mix and match your Fullord pieces with all of your favourite brands.

FURTHER INFORMATION: FULLORD - HEADQUARTER RUE FRANÇOIS BONIVARD 10 1201 GENEVA - SUISSE WWW.FULLORD.COM @FULLORDGENEVA

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Vacheron Constantin

Celebrates its 265th anniversary

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hen a young Genevan watchmaker called Jean-Marc Vacheron signed the deed of apprenticeship for his first apprentice on 17 September 1755, he can scarcely have imagined that he was officially founding a firm that would continue to operate without a break for the next 265 years. Today, Vacheron Constantin is the oldest watchmaking firm in the world.

To help expand the company, its founder’s grandson, JacquesBarthélémy Vacheron, took on a partner, François Constantin - a brilliant, much-travelled man of business who was fascinated

by Fine Watchmaking. The firm became known as “Vacheron & Constantin” and acquired its famous motto “Faire mieux si possible, ce qui est toujours possible.” (Do better if possible - and it is always possible.) As Vacheron Constantin approaches its third century, it continues to honour that commitment. Its story is one of consummate watchmaking skills that perfectly combine technical expertise with imaginative design and encounters that nourrish it and are part of the exceptional universe the Maison epitomises.

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265 years of fine watchmaking Transmission is the key to Vacheron Constantin’s technical and stylistic prowess - the factor that makes its creations simultaneously timeless, uncompromising and bold. The skills, heritage and values of the firm are passed on through the generations - from decade to decade, collection to collection and watchmaker to watchmaker - and between departments. Everyone who takes up the baton is imbued with this aspiration - to perpetuate Fine Watchmaking in the purest Genevan tradition, ideally embodied by the Maltese cross chosen as the Vacheron Constantin emblem in 1880 on account of the similarity of its shape to a component that improves the accuracy of a timepiece. Age-old know-how encompassing watchmaking to a very high standard and hand decoration certified by the Geneva Seal are passed on via generations of master watchmakers and craftsmen working in the Manufacture in Plan-les-Ouates, the firm’s international headquarters, where all its operations are carried out except for the making of components, which takes place in Vallée-de-Joux. The watches are painstakingly made and tested with patience, humility, an acute eye for detail and handmade finishes. They are decorated, as befits such high-quality timepieces, by experienced engravers, enamellers, jewel setters and guilloché specialists, who sculpt the motifs, using light and colour to splendid

effect and creating striking, realistic decorations for the "Les Cabinotiers" department or the Métiers d’Art Collection.

Respect for tradition has provided both a solid, lasting foundation and inspiration for the superb complications Vacheron Constantin has brought to life over its 265-year history. That history is studded with technical achievements. The numerous challenges successfully met, patents granted and prizes awarded are testimony to the firm’s drive to push boundaries and to a forward-thinking culture that fostered innovation. Its collaboration with the watchmaker and inventor Georges-Auguste Leschot resulted in the discovery of the pantograph in 1839.

From 1869 onwards, its pocket chronometers achieved records.

In 1889, it brought out its first lady’s wristwatch. In 1932, it produced the first "Cottier system" Heure Universelle watch, showing the time for 31 time zones.

In 1955, it created the world’s thinnest manually wound movement. And the list goes on...

Tourbillon, chronograph, minute repeater, small seconds dial, perpetual calendar, indicators of sunrise and sunset, seasons or the signs of the Zodiac, sidereal hours and minutes, running equation of time and armillary tourbillon make up the beating heart of these watches, enabling them to tell the time accurately in all its most complex and innovative forms, while retaining the discreet elegance that is the firm’s hallmark by scaling down the components to minute size.

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Splendid collections and a rich heritage This constant interplay between technique and style have shaped all Vacheron Constantin’s collections. Each of them conjures up a different world: the minimalist design of Patrimony is inspired by 1950s Vacheron Constantin models; Historiques is a homage to the firm’s age-old skills; Traditionnelle references the Genevan watchmaking tradition; the chic, contemporary sports collection Overseas looks outwards, ready to travel the world; while the cosmopolitan, casual elegance of Fiftysix is suited to modern lifestyles. There are two collections solely for ladies: the delicate, sparkling Heures Créatives and the haute couture-influenced Égérie, with decorations that suggest pleating, lace or scalloped edges. Vacheron Constantin’s 265-year-old watchmaking skills are most strikingly illustrated by the timepieces of the department known as “Les Cabinotiers”, after the erudite craftsmen who made clocks and watches inspired by the arts and the sciences in light-filled topfloor workshops in Geneva. The Manufacture’s engineers, designers and watchmakers are often astounded by the technical and artistic feats that must have been required to make their one-off and bespoke timepieces, and themed collections about Nature, Art and Culture, the human adventure or Astronomy.

Vacheron Constantin’s legendary watches include the unique pocket watch made for King Farouk of Egypt, which has 14 complications and took five years to make; the Reference 57260, which features 57 complications, 14 of them developed especially for the model, which took three Master Watchmakers eight years to make; the Traditionnelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar, whose calibre can beat at two different frequencies, allowing the user to save energy when it is not being worn simply by pressing 72

a button, thereby extending the power reserve to at least 65 days; and the Tempo, a double-sided grand complication split-second chiming chronograph, the most complicated wristwatch ever made by the Manufacture, with one face showing the time and date and the other astronomical functions. The Tempo has 24 complications, powered by a calibre whose 1,163 components are housed in a case 50 mm in diameter and 21 mm thick. The firm’s outstanding heritage collection recounts its history. Its 1,500 timepieces dating from the eighteenth century to the present, 800 machine tools and items of workshop furniture, 200 pictures and other artworks, its watchmaking tools and its unique paper, iconographic and audiovisual archives are carefully safeguarded and regularly added to. As well as recording Vacheron Constantin’s past, the collection is invaluable in terms of continuity, allowing the firm to authenticate, maintain, repair and restore to their original state all the timepieces it has ever produced, right back to its founding. For the oldest, tools from the period when they were made are used. The way Vacheron Constantin has every aspect of its watchmaking activity at its fingertips vividly illustrates the value of continuity.

It is able to offer vintage watch enthusiasts historic Vacheron Constantin models from the whole of the twentieth century. The watches are purchased second-hand by its experts in all parts of the world, then authenticated and restored before being offered for sale, complete with a certificate and a two-year warranty. Gathered in the Les Collectionneurs Collection, they are displayed all over the world in the firm’s boutiques and at events aimed at providing experts and collectors with an opportunity to meet and discuss the fascinating histories of these long-lived timepieces.

Vacheron Constantin knows that interactions between people are vital to transmission.

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Les Cabinotiers Tempo

A history shaped by encounters

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Encounters between people have played a vital part in Vacheron Constantin’s long history, be they within the firm, among its 1,120 staff in the 65 countries where it operates and its 327 retail outlets including 89 boutiques (12 in Europe, where its very first boutique opened in Geneva in 1906, 62 in Asia, 7 in the Middle East, and 8 in the USA and Canada) or between the firm and devotees of Fine Watchmaking - erudite connoisseurs and collectors of intricate timepieces who appreciate Vacheron Constantin’s cultured elegance. Then there are the people associated with the “one of not Many” concept Vacheron Constantin used in its 2018 advertising campaign, aimed at highlighting the exceptional universe it epitomises, as a unique, sophisticated entity respected in the small circle of fine watchmakers, whose limited output is a guarantee of impeccably high standards. The campaign sparked connections between like-minded people who love their work, are highly skilled and are constantly endeavouring to improve through exploration, innovation and renewal. Vacheron Constantin chose to work with talented individuals who are acknowledged experts in their field and whose personality and output express creativeness, an interest in innovation, the desire to outdo themselves and open-mindedness. Each face of the “one of

not Many” campaign is associated with a particular Vacheron Constantin collection: the British musicians Benjamin Clementine and James Bay with Fiftysix, the French designer Ora Ito with Patrimony, the photographer and explorer American Cory Richards with Overseas, and the Chinese designer Yiqing Yin with Égérie.

The firm’s affinities with music have facilitated a partnership with the famous Abbey Road recording studios. Another partnership that makes perfect sense is Vacheron Constantin’s collaboration with the Louvre on projects connected with history, the arts and heritage. In 2016, the Manufacture restored La Création du Monde, a clock presented to Louis XV in 1754, and there are plans for several timepieces based on masterpieces in the Louvre’s collections.

Connections are probably the key to understanding the longterm existence of Vacheron Constantin since 1755. Without interactions there can be no history, no heritage, no continuity, no emotional significance. Throughout its 265-year history, Vacheron Constantin has continuously endeavoured to strengthen the links between past and present, tradition and innovation, striving to excel itself and exploring new possibilities. That is what gives it its energy and makes it so eager to write the next chapter in its story with unabated passion and dazzling technical virtuosity.

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A Day in the Life of

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Lanz CEO of Montres CIMIER SA

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fter several years working for wellknown watchmaking firms, in 2014, Alexandra Lanz joined the staff of Montres CIMIER SA. She went on to become CEO in 2018, since when she has breathed new life into the Jura bernois-based company, setting it and herself fresh challenges, forging new relationships and launching projects that flout watchmaking conventions whilst remaining disarmingly natural and sincere. With her dedicated team of dedicated watchmaking experts, she invited us to visit Montres CIMIER SA’s new headquarters and report on Watch Academy by CIMIER, whose workshops allow participants to play at being a watchmaker for a day. Between two workshops, Alexandra Lanz tells us what a day in her new life as a CEO is like.

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I wake up to the sound of birdsong - it’s the alarm on my IPhone. As soon as I’m properly awake, my old morning habits kick in and I check my email and Whatsapp messages. By the time I actually get up, I’m already well into my working day.

However, after a quick shower at the same time as listening to the first news bulletin of the day,

I take the time to make myself a real breakfast before leaving for work. I’m lucky enough to live at 1000 metres above sea level, so I spend the 40-odd minutes of the journey contemplating the wonderful snow-covered scenery, making the most of the silence - until it is broken by the first phone calls.

7:30 – 8:00

We’ve recently moved into new premises, so the new space still takes me by surprise. I’m delighted to be able to work in such a beautiful, welcoming, light-filled setting. I greet my staff - my team is very small, but highly efficient and always ready with a smile. It’s not always easy to find the right people, but this time, I’m lucky enough to have great staff. In my job, no two days are alike. Sometimes, I spend

time discussing new projects with my team. Or I visit our various manufacturers to monitor watch production. Or I talk to our designer about future creations.

In 2021, developing the Watch Academy by CIMIER will be our top priority, so I need to seek out potential partners and customers to present this amazing, unique way of experiencing Swiss watchmaking to them.

12:30 – 13:00

My team and I are together eight hours a day for five days out of seven. Having lunch together is a great way of switching off from work and talking about something else for a few minutes. It’s then that I get to know

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At this time of day, I’m alone in my office. It’s ideal for doing the kind of task that requires calm and concentration, but it’s also sometimes then that I think up exciting or even slightly wacky new projects for the company. I

each member of my team as a person - their character, their interests. I like the way their differing facets complement each other, and it’s definitely an asset for any business.

like doing things differently, and I think it’s a good thing to get off the beaten track. Sometimes these projects come to fruition, sometimes they sit at the back of a drawer until maybe one day they resurface.

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My day’s work comes to an end - sometimes with satisfaction at achieving the day’s goals, sometimes in frustration because a speck of grit has got into the wheelwork, when everything is otherwise going smoothly. But that’s part of day-to-day professional and personal life. I set off

for home by the way I came - the journey helps me unwind and I take the opportunity to listen to music or call a friend or relative to arrange to have a meal or got out together - so as not to forget there is life after work!

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THE PATRAVI TRAVELTEC COLOR EDITION FOUR SEASONS

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osmopolitans around the world know: not every voyage requires traveling. The journey through the seasons needs no airplane and no passport either. And it has just become brighter and more colorful than ever: the ingenious COSC-certified Patravi TravelTec, has now been enhanced with four intense new colors: with the “Spring” (green), “Summer” (yellow), “Autumn” (orange), and “Winter” (blue) variants, the Lucerne-based manufacturer offers modern cosmopolitans perfect companions for a stylish journey through the year.

A distinctive and ultra-robust stainless-steel case of 46.6 mm frames the colorful and bright dial, which features two chronograph counters, a small-seconds subdial, a date display, and central hour and minute hands.

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milled out of the date ring and remain invisible until they appear over a white background in the date window. The four models come on radiant rubber straps that match the unique colors of the dials.

The Patravi TravelTec is powered by the masterfully crafted COSC-certified CFB 1901 autmatic movement and offers the chance to keep track of not just two, but three different time zones at a glance: an outstanding technical achievement that the construction engineers at Carl F. Bucherer realized by integrating part of the time zone mechanism into the case of the watch. This was a true innovation in the industry when it was first introduced in 2006, and it has since been patented.

This sophisticated mechanism required for selecting the corresponding time zone can be geared in two directions – east and west, or with and against time – via a single monopusher.

This fascinating process can even be observed through a window that has been cut into the side of the case. Those who enter another time zone and thus need to adjust their local time can do so very conveniently by moving the wedge-shaped hour hand forward or backward an hour at a time. Anyone who needs to communicate frequently with other time zones will appreciate the combination of the patented Patravi TravelTec time zone mechanism and the 24hour indication for the second and third time zones, which enable the wearer to quickly and easily discern between day and night time. The power reserve won’t keep it running for an entire season, but certainly for 42 long hours.

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Swiss watchmaking of excellence

Kerbedanz’s new CEO

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is confidence and his energy are communicative. He is filled with an unspoiled emotion; one of his early days in watchmaking, this man of field and vision practices tenacity and conviction. Guillain Maspétiol now heads Kerbedanz.

Tigran Kerbedanz and Kalust Zorik, founders of the Kerbedanz brand, are pleased to announce Guillain Maspétiol as CEO. “With outstanding agility and creativity, Kerbedanz will deploy both in terms of product and distribution,” said the new CEO.

Motivation and inspiration to achieve excellence His stance is a bubbling of ideas to reposition the brand. Ideas for the future, anchored in the near past of a family brand that, far from the overly historical shackles, multiplies the opportunities. It’s all there: the brand combines the know-how of arts and crafts with enamel and engraving expertise and the 78

mastery of maternal complications and pure chronometry.

Nevertheless, Kerbedanz, which has Maximus, an incredibly distinctive and potent model, the largest tourbillon globally, also deserves to explore more expansive territories.

Above all, there is emotion within the team, often experienced in unique pieces, small series, and prestigious clients.

Guillain Maspétiol can’t resist quoting as a motivating inspiration. This informal tagline used to flow behind the scenes at Jaeger-LeCoultre, where he has worked for a long time: “l’oeil, la main, le coeur...” Forceful words, capable even of inspiring a lifetime dedicated to excellence.

Kerbedanz facing the world’s markets Guillain Maspétiol comes from a complete career path for great names in watchmaking. He joined Cartier in Hong Kong at the end of 1994.

He quickly contracted the watchmaking virus: “I turned to watches, I was able to specialize,” admits the man who joined a significant brand in the Vallée de Joux. And most of all, he never stopped crisscrossing the world’s markets. From Travel Retail Manager in Seoul, again for Cartier, he moved to Dubai, mainly for Jaeger-LeCoultre and IWC. From Turkey to India and Pakistan, Maspétiol also managed all of North Africa via Yemen and the Gulf countries.

He then went to England for a couple of years as Brand Director before taking over the governance of one of its major markets, France. Finally, still for Jaeger-LeCoultre, Guillain Maspétiol returned to Hong Kong for four and a half years to head up the whole of North Asia. His worldwide market expertise will surely be valuable to Kerbedanz.

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The Luxury of a suave Taste

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presentation of the latest models from the Richemont Group’s specialist watchmakers saw bravura performances from an all-star cast. Ladies’ watches, red gold and timepieces celebrating sporting feats took centre stage to ecstatic applause. The audience couldn’t get enough!

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PIAGET Limelight Gala Aventurine

IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 42

PANERAI Luminor Marina Goldtech™ 44 mm

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Inspired by a model from 1973 - the era of the Piaget set and its dazzling parties, where Jackie Kennedy and Elizabeth Taylor rubbed shoulders with Salvador Dali and Andy Warhol - the 18-carat white gold Limelight Gala, set with 62 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 1.75 carats) is a homage to feminine glamour. It is a real head-turner, with curving lines and cambered lugs sensuously framing a sparkling blue aventurine glass dial like a starry night sky. Aventurine glass, also known as goldstone, is a traditional material from the famous glassmaking town of Murano. Its glittering flecks are produced by adding copper oxide to glass. A superb example of Piaget’s unique way with gold, light, colour and movement.

When Kurt Klaus, the IWC Manufacture’s great master watchmaker, completed his design for an autonomous perpetual calendar in 1985, he opened a new chapter in watchmaking history. The IWC Perpetual Calendar represented a major improvement on previous versions of the complication, which featured a large number of correctors. IWC has now incorporated it into the 42-mm Portugieser: the calendar is operated by a mechanism during the night, and the Pellaton self-winding system with zirconium oxide ceramic components affords a power reserve of 60 hours. The model is available in 18-carat red gold with a silver-plated dial and gilded hands with 18-carat gold applique indices, with a Santoni brown alligator leather strap, or in steel, with a black strap.

Panerai’s R & D department, Laboratorio di Idee, has been working on a new formula for red gold. As well as setting off watch designs with its warm, glowing hue, red gold is used to improve mechanism performance and heighten resistance to oxidation. Its properties are enhanced by admixing a high percentage of copper (24%) combined with platinum (0.4%). The Goldtech™ 44 mm is a wonderful addition to the Luminor Marina collection.

The red gold used for its case accentuates the deep blue of its sandwich dial. The P. 9010 calibre indicates hours, minutes, seconds (on a subdial) and the date. It has a power reserve of three days and is water resistant up to a pressure of 5 bar (50 metres). The Goldtech™ 44 mm comes with two straps, one blue alligator and the other blue rubber.

Odysseus, launched in 2019, is A. Lange & Söhne’s sixth family of watches. This new model features the watchmaker’s signature double aperture for date and day of the week displays.

The elegant grey gold dial with grey and white notes measures 40.5 mm across and is clearly legible. The L 155.1 Datomatic calibre was especially designed for the Odysseus. It combines date and self-winding mechanisms and is assembled and decorated by hand. A frequency of 28,800 alternances per hour (4 Hertz) and a power reserve of up to 50 hours make this a highly reliable, accurate timepiece.

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MONTBLANC Geosphère, Limited Edition 262 Reinhold Messner

VACHERON CONSTANTIN Heure Romantique

JAEGER-LECOULTRE Polaris Mariner Memovox

ROGER DUBUIS Excalibur Automatic Skeleton

The great Italian mountaineer Reinhold Messner made the first solo ascent of Everest and was the first person to cross Antarctica and Greenland on foot. He also made the 2,000-km journey across the Gobi Desert alone and climbed the 14 mountains that are over 8,000 m high. The Geosphère Reinhold Messner, is Montblanc’s tribute to him - and the latest addition to its mountaineering-themed 1858 collection. Made in a limited edition of 262, in reference to the 26,200 feet climbed by Messner in the course of his career, the Géosphère celebrates his 1986 completion of the Seven Summits mountaineering challenge, which involves climbing the highest peaks of each of the seven continents. The watch features a world-time complication in which two domed globes depicting the two hemispheres turn in opposite directions to indicate the time in 24 time zones, plus indicators for day/ night, the date and the cardinal points.

Heure Romantique is the latest addition to the Heures Créatives collection of ladies’ timepieces inspired by designs from the Belle Époque to the 1970s. Its art nouveau style alludes to several past Vacheron Constantin models, especially one particular 1916 design.

The flower-like 18-carat white gold case is edged with chased gold beads and its graceful arabesques are set with 104 shimmering diamonds. An iridescent black mother-of-pearl dial adds a sublime finishing touch to this highly imaginative design featuring a total of 123 round-cut diamonds weighing 2.60 carats.

The meticulous skills of the jewellers are mirrored by the high levels of technical expertise involved in making the small, slender 1055 calibre. Two straps have been designed to accompany this gem of a watch, one in black satin and the other in black alligator.

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s new diving watch Polaris Mariner Memovox is heir both to the first Memovox and to the chiming movements the watchmaker has been perfecting since 1959, and features significant safety improvements, with visual and sound indicators to warn the diver when it is time to return to the surface. It is water resistant up to a pressure of 30 bar (300 m) and has a power reserve of 45 hours. As well as being technically impressive - the way the sound is produced is especially ingenious - the Polaris Mariner Memovox is a stunning-looking watch, with its gorgeous inkblue lacquer dial. Check out Jaeger-LeCoultre’s short film In A Breath introducing the Polaris Mariner Memovox, in which the British actor and producer Benedict Cumberbatch, a Friend of Jaeger-LeCoultre, compares diving with meditation and highlights the way both affect our sense of time.

This skeletonized women’s watch from the Excalibur collection perfectly exemplifies Roger Dubuis’ motto “Dare to be rare.” Its typically bold design manages to be both striking and delicate, with its openwork tracery of white gold and diamonds (they number 523, with a total weight of 4.1 carats). The technically and aesthetically sophisticated RD820SQ calibre with micro-rotor was developed inhouse at the firm’s fully integrated Swiss Manufacture and has a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vph) and a power reserve of 60 hours.

The watch is water resistant up to a pressure of 3 bar (30 m).

Just 28 of these beauties have been made, each of them bearing the Geneva Seal.

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Bollwerk Joailliers Unique bespoke jewellery for day and evening wear

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amed after the medieval tower just down the street, Bollwerk was started in 1963 by the jeweller Camille Muller. The original shop is ideally situated in the heart of Mulhouse, a short walk from the historic city centre, and welcomes customers in a gracious setting containing a dazzling choice of unique items of jewellery. Its recognizable brick-red shop-front is in keeping with the local style of architecture, but inside, there is nothing old-fashioned about the decor. With its two retail spaces and private lounges for leading jewellery and watch brands Chopard, Panerai, Chanel, Fréderique Constant, Mont-Blanc, Baume & Mercier, Fred, Tudor, Hamilton and Messika - not forgetting Rolex, which you will find nowhere else in the Haut-Rhin department, Bollwerk is the place to go in Mulhouse for fine jewellery and watches.

Renowned for fine workmanship Despite Bollwerk’s well-deserved reputation for outstanding quality, it still has the unassuming, professional atmosphere of a family business.

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bespoke pieces to suit your personal style. Bollwerk is one of the few jewellers that still has its own workshops and can therefore design and make items of jewellery entirely in-house in the purest tradition of French Haute Joaillerie. From young apprentices to holders of the coveted Meilleurs Ouvriers de France title given only to the most highly-skilled craftsmen and women, Patrick Muller’s dedicated team of artisanal jewellers share his meticulous, thorough approach to the craft.

Bollwerk’s jewellery is strong and hard-wearing as well as exquisite. It really is designed to last forever and be with you for all those special moments, every day of your life.

A state-of-the-art watchmaking workshop Each Bollwerk retail outlet includes a fine watchmaking workshop offering a multi-brand repair and after-sales service. Watchmakers certified by leading brands such as Rolex, Cartier, Panerai, IWC, JaegerLe-Coultre, Baume & Mercier and Chopard will be delighted to repair your watch and make sure it is in perfect working order.

Small wonder that, over the years, Bollwerk has gone from being a neighbourhood jeweller’s shop to one of the most prestigious addresses in Elsass!

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By Marine Pasquier

Discovering your creative skills Since the dawn of time, jewelry has had a particular symbolism.

An item of jewelry indicates a status, a function or even a token of love and commitment. If this vision of jewelry seems somewhat outdated, JAG Jewelry has taken on the challenge of giving it new meaning, by infusing jewelry with emotional value.

Andreas Gmür has developed a unique creative approach, as personal as it is daring. Here, creation is akin to a pleasant journey leading the customer to an idea, a wish or a dream, a source of inspiration. To capture these mirror fragments, the artist-jeweler sets out to identify the customer’s personality and wishes, studying their morphology and tastes in order to create a jewel conceived as an exclusive, bespoke and unique piece.

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and memorable experience, Andreas Gmür takes customers on a discovery of his jewelry universe in order to awaken their creativity and reveal the path to their true self.

Jewelry, the guardian of your story Thanks to this creative process and the language used to discern the customer’s personality,

the item of jewelry begins to emerge. The jeweler then brings it to life in the form of a canvas, painted in his Genevan workshop. As an artist, Andreas Gmür wishes to position jewelry as an art form, so that the creation of a piece of jewelry leads the customer to reflect upon their life, to feel emotion and to relive certain experiences, such as the thrill felt in front of a painting by one of the Great Masters or the excitement while listening to a maestro’s score. Each JAG creation is a unique piece, conceived and considered as a work of art, which aspires to provoke strong emotions in the person for whom it is destined. Because more than just a piece of jewelry, JAG Jewelry is defined by the person who wears it and thus becomes their representation.

An object that resembles the wearer in all their nuances, the guardian of their story and the expression of their singularity.

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rom generation to generation, the maison Jeweltech has continued the tradition of swiss fine jewellery by offering exceptional creations for amateurs of unique & beautiful pieces. Under the auspices of artisan jeweller Francisco Rojas, assisted by one of his daughter Sarah, the family enterprise has now added another string to its bow: personalized luxury goods. We meet with a family business, respectful of tradition but with its sights firmly set on the future.

By Marine Pasquier

A family affair A passion for jewellery undeniably runs in the Rojas family.

In his day (1961), the family’s grandfather aready collaborated with the biggest Swiss brand of jewellery and watches. His son, Francisco Rojas, spent his youth in the family workshop, where he was predestined for a career as an artisan. Following his training at the School of Jewellery in Geneva, Francisco Rojas founded his own jewellery workshop in 1989, and later his company in 2000, under the name Jeweltech. A few years later, his daughters joined the adventure, ensuring the continuity of the family business. Providing unwavering support to their father, together they have allowed the house to design turnkey creations and offer a wide range of 88

services, such as jewellery creation, jewellery and watchmaking setting, laser engraving and 3D-modelling. Their creations are also manufactured with the greatest respect for Swiss standards. All of these services are done in a responsible and ethical manner, just like their RJC certification, in the future the wish of the house is to ensure 100% traceability of precious metals.

A new sparkle: the founding of custom house Geneva Today, thanks to the vivid imagination of the fourth Rojas girls, the family business has taken a new and exciting direction. More modern, more eclectic, Jeweltech honours its fundamental values while daring to take bespoke items to

the next level. The idea? A complete A-Z service offer available for clients, allowing them to imagine a 100% personalized creation. Modernize an old chronograph, set the clasp on a handbag, a pair of glasses or even a speedometer ... the list of services is as long as the scope of creation is wide. From the designer’s initial sketch to the final product, Jeweltech writes the story of a unique piece, the fruit of your imagination and their masterful expertise. Satisfy your desires and treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind piece: this is the goal of Custom House Geneva, a complementary partner to Jeweltech, scheduled to open in late 2020. An ambitious project and surely just one of many, Custom House is the brainchild of the highly creative Sarah Rojas and Barbara, a stone setter.

In their inventive minds, sprouted the idea of a diamond with a traditional appearance but fluorescent after dark. A creation marrying tradition and technology which quickly found its followers. Setting a fluorescent diamond watch with Jeweltech for the Swiss house Rebellion or a diamond handbag clasp for exclusive clients as well as diamond-covered moccasin buckles for famous agent Mani Nordine and the Geneva-based tailor Maison Renomdom.

Custom House Geneva, the new favorite of luxury customers ?

Watch this space…

CUSTOM HOUSE GENEVA +41 78 978 88 68 INSTAGRAM: @JWLSARAH @CUSTOMHOUSEGENEVA WWW.JEWELTECH.CH

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Charly Zenger Jewellery and watches in a perfect Ticino setting

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he name Charly Zenger instantly conjures up outstanding quality and traditional craftsmanship. Its expertise in the complex arts of jewellery and watchmaking dates back to 1944. Elegant fabrics and materials set off the discreet, exclusive atmosphere of its shops, where the present moment meets the promised future.

By Marine Pasquier

Jewellery made in Switzerland Charly Zenger is about traditional craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail and above all a passionate love of beautiful things. Its Ascona and Lugano shops display bold designs featuring diamonds and precious stones, carefully selected before being cut, polished and set in the jeweller’s own workshops to create unique, timeless jewellery designs in dazzling, intense colours. Charly Zenger will design made-tomeasure and personalized wedding rings, solitaire rings and jewellery sets to the customer’s specifications, keeping within the allotted budget. The jeweller’s “Made of moments” campaign is a paean to love and sharing, inviting us to celebrate 90

the instants that shape our lives by associating each significant moment with a particular jewel.

A Ticino institution Ticino’s lovers of superb jewellery and timepieces head straight for Charly Zenger. Now run by jewellery and watchmaking connoisseur Alfredo Paganetti, the establishment remains a byword for professionalism and expertise. Charly Zenger was the first authorized Rolex dealer to open a dedicated brand corner, in 2007, enabling it to offer its customers a wide selection of Rolex watches and specialist advice.

The oval sales table is a unique feature you won’t encounter in Rolex corners elsewhere. Charly Zenger also has dedicated retail

spaces for other leading jewellery and watch brands such as Tudor, Breitling, Hublot, Tag Heuer, Chopard, not to mention Pomellato, Wellendorff, Fope and many others.

When Charly Zenger met Giberg More recently, the jeweller’s window displays have housed spectacular designs by Giberg.

Charly Zenger was the first Swiss retailer to stock the brand.

The Ticino jeweller is delighted to count Andreas Altman, the founder of Giberg, among its partners, and cannot wait to show its customers the brand’s stunning pieces, which combine bold creativity with intricate detailing to superb effect.

CHARLY ZENGER VIA BORGO 40, 6612 ASCONA VIA PESSINA 8, 6900 LUGANO CHARLYZENGER.CH

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VALÉRIE VALENTINE Accessories that weave a unique spell

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o create her high-end accessories for women, designer Valérie Dassa draws poetic inspiration from fine materials and the endless possibilities for combining shapes with textures. Marketed under the brand name Valérie Valentine, her unusual, discreetly glamorous hair adornments and accessories have a mysterious ability to set off your looks, revealing a new facet of your femininity. No two of her designs are exactly alike, and each item is a work of art. We celebrate her unique talent.

By Marine Pasquier

The Valérie Valentine brand offers a selection of sophisticated, subtly magical accessories for women made from high-quality materials, often featuring Swarovski® crystals.

Designer Valérie Dassa dreams up all sorts of accessories - headbands and hairbands, hairclips, ponytail holders, scrunchies, combs and small leather items - breaking with design conventions and following her instincts for greater freedom, timelessness and grace. Valérie Valentine accessories in chic, romantic or contemporary styles are available from retail outlets in Europe, Asia and America, including the brand’s own shop in the heart of the Marais - a treasure-trove that even offers a bespoke accessory service to enable customers to commission unique one-off items for every possible occasion.

Made entirely by hand Valérie Valentine’s accessory collections are not just designed in Paris: every item is made by hand in the company’s Parisian workshops. These accessories bear the stamp of highly-skilled French decorative craftsmanship. And they are exclusive: you won’t find them under any other brand name.

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unique, be it bespoke or from a limited series. To achieve this level of quality, Valérie Dassa’s team of 15 workers were briefed and trained in her design ethos from the moment when they joined her as vocational students enrolled at the famous fashion and decorative arts school La Fabrique.

The brand’s strength and versatility stem from the way they work as a team, with differing specialist skills that complement each other.

Art and crafts Materials-based design is Valérie Valentine’s hallmark.

The accessories do not start off on screen or paper: instead, the designer gives herself a free rein, letting herself be guided by whatever association of textures, shapes and colours works best. It is an approach that requires highly-developed artistic instincts and extremely skilled craftsmanship. The finished items are the perfect expression of understated French glamour.

And until you can next make it to Paris, the Valérie Valentine online shop is the ideal place to look for accessories to add a sublime finishing touch to your party outfits.

VALERIE VALENTINE 2 RUE DU PAS DE LA MULE 75003 PARIS VALERIEVALENTINE.FR

“Mannequin : Alicia Chenard - (Marion Mercier Management) Hair & make up : Fabien Giambona - Photo : Stéphane Gagnard”

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et yourself be swept up in the fluid rhythms of these striking, exquisite creations, kindled into life by the jeweller with infinite delicacy and skill - shimmering, patterned designs that play on contrasts between gold and diamonds, shapes and textures, mimicking the hypnotic winding movements of a snake, playful twisting rebel codes with a punky nail bracelet or outlining the petals of a camellia in finely-worked tracery.

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This ring proffers a delicate openwork rendering of Gabrielle Chanel’s signature flower, combining contours with cut-outs to suggest the way a camellia’s petals unfold from its eye-catching centre. Chanel’s designs featured camellias from 1913 onwards. She liked their lack of superfluous features camellias have neither thorns nor scent - and unconventional beauty, connoting androgyny and female emancipation.

The camellia became one of Chanel’s iconic symbols, and has been used in designs for rings, necklaces, pendants and earrings. It has even been embroidered on a watch dial by the famous Lesage ateliers.

The first item in this collection was a bracelet called “Clou” (Nail), designed by Italian-American jeweller Aldo Cipullo for Cartier New York.

Produced in the 1970s, against a backdrop of wild parties at Studio 54, avant-garde art and a prevailing spirit of rebellion, the design borrowed from the style vocabulary of punk with its quirky twist on an everyday object. Yellow, white and pink gold versions were made, either plain or adorned with pavé diamonds. The latest versions, in yellow or pink gold, are slenderer, more adaptable (they can be worn along or with other items of jewellery) and suitable for both men and women, but the basic design of a nail that wraps round your wrist (or in this case, your finger) is unchanged - and still makes as much of a statement as ever.

Eve wears the snake on her wrist with this mesmerising pavé brown diamond bracelet, whose slender curving lines simultaneously suggest the delicate yet powerful allure of female beauty and the sinuous coils of a serpent. Inspired by a certain idea of woman - regal, sensuous and self-assured - the Eden collection comprises rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets, including a sublime spiral cuff design that won the Diamonds International Award, the world’s most prestigious accolade for fine jewellery. The Damiani family have been designing and producing outstanding examples of the goldsmith’s art for three generations, starting with Enrico Damiani, who founded the Casa Damiani in Valenza Po, in Piedmont (Italy) in 1924.

“You are my honey, honeysuckle, I am the bee.” The honeycomb cell motif of this bracelet for contemporary queen bees is subtly accentuated by the contrasting textures of pink gold and semi-pavé diamonds.

Chaumet is playing mixed sets this year, and the Bee My Love collection, with variations in pink, white and yellow gold with semi- or full-pavé diamonds - lends itself wonderfully to mixing and matching. Buzz from matching to contrasting bracelets as the fancy takes you.

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18-carat pink gold set with 53 brilliant-cut diamonds (TCW 0.40). €4,435

18-carat pink gold with brown diamonds (TCW 1.95). €6,980

Pink gold with semi-pavé brilliant-cut diamonds. €9,850

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Alexandre Vauthier's designs for Mellerio's Graphic collection are inspired by the mesh pattern of a 1960s bracelet.

These pared-down architectural compositions feature two interlocking lines that weave in and out, setting up an endless dialogue. Here, pink gold and grey gold set with 59 pavé diamonds create a harmonious counterpoint. Mellerio's jewellery designs are often inspired by nature: this highly contemporary collection is an interesting addition to its repertoire.

The Graphic collection also features a bracelet, necklaces of differing lengths and earrings including creoles, all in either pink and grey gold or pink and grey gold with diamonds.

Last year saw the launch of Sunlight, a new volume in Piaget’s long-running Sunny Side of Life series. In 2020, the jeweller has added more dazzling items to the collection. As you turn your head, the swing of these earrings sets the diamonds sparkling like sunbeams, sending gleams of light dancing across your skin. Beautifully simple and highly versatile, they can be worn in three different ways short, long or asymmetrical - depending on whether you choose to wear the longer strand of diamonds on one or both ears or take it off completely.

Electrocardiograms have never been so romantic - or so luxurious! Lorenz Bäumer's pink gold and pavé diamond necklace is dedicated to love, and the Battement de Cœur collection will surely make your heart beat faster. What better symbol of love in the modern era than the electrical signal that triggers your heartbeat? The name "Battement de coeur" has a rhythm of its own, and the chic zig-zag shape of the electrocardiogram makes this necklace a paean to love. All the items in the collection can be customized: the Maison Bäumer will engrave the name of your beloved, a significant date or a personal message to make the jewel truly unique.

Chopard turns ice into jewels in its Ice Cube collection, continuously reinventing its highly contemporary, urban designs based on the geometrical, minimalist look of a cube, with its six sides, twelve edges and eight corners. Tiny white and pink gold cubes are perfectly aligned like the squares of a chessboard.

Each meticulously crafted facet reflects the light, creating subtle effects of depth. Ice Cube is the Maison's first jewellery collection made entirely from ethical gold acquired from sources that meet international standards of environmental and social best practice.

Pink and grey gold with 59 diamonds (TCW 0.10). €5,100

18-carat pink gold set with 8 brilliant-cut diamonds (TCW approx. 0.54). €4,350

Pink gold with pavé white diamonds. €2,630

18-carat white and pink gold. €3,660

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WINTER GARDEN WITH PINEL & PINEL Model: Anggun Cipta Photographer: Sandra Fourqui Stylist: Thibaud Romain Makeup artist: Chloé Paccard / B. Agency Hair stylist: Sylvain Decolfmaker / Studio 133 FBG Production: Blush Editions Special thanks to Anggun Cipta & Fred Pinel and his team

Bracelet: Bollwerk Joailliers - Scarf and necklace: Fullord Geneva - Jacket and Trousers: Victoria/Tomas - Shoes:Christian Louboutin - Candles: Bona Fide Paris - Scented bouquet: L’Esprit Cocon

Ring: Bollwerk Joailliers - Bracelet right hand: Valerie Valentine - Watch: Kerbedanz - Bracelet left hand: Fullord - Dress: Tony Ward

Ring: Bollwerk Joailliers - Watch: Cimier - Bag: Pinel&Pinel - Shirt: Seyit Ares

Necklace: Vincent Michel - Ring: Bollwerk Joailliers - Jacket: La Métamorphose Couture - Mini malle: Pinel&Pinel - Candles: Bona Fide Paris

Necklace: Bollwerk Joailliers - Mini malle: Pinel&Pinel - Shirt:Seyit Ares - Trousers:Seyit Ares - Shoes: Seyit Ares

Ring and bracelet: Bollwerk Joailliers - Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Necklace: Thomas Aurifex Joaillier - Clutch: Pinel&Pinel - Dress: La Métamorphose Couture

Bracelet: Bollwerk Joailliers - Dress: On Aura Tout Vu - Artwork: « Stay At Home » by Hom Nguyen and Pinel&Pinel

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s the year draws to a close, we take a short detour to Milan.

After a hectic 2020, the exhibition devoted to the work of Peter Lindbergh, Heimat. A sense of belonging has been prolonged at the Armani / Silos venue and now runs until 10 January. Directed

by Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, in collaboration with the Peter Lindbergh Foundation, the exhibition offers an unprecedented glimpse into the archives of the famous German portraitist and fashion photographer.

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A tribute to the master of black and white A faithful follower, Giorgio Armani sought to pay tribute to the late German visionary, who had been a close collaborator of the Armani House since the early 1980s.

This tribute takes the form of a stunning retrospective. “I have always admired Peter for the consistency and intensity of his work.

Timelessness is a quality I personally aspire to, and one that Peter definitely possessed.

With this exhibition, I want to pay tribute to a wonderful professional companion whose love for beauty represents an indelible contribution to our culture, not just to fashion” - Giorgio Armani. On the walls of the exhibition space, visitors can admire a vast selection of iconic photographs, as well as lesser-known series, some of which have never been published. All bear witness to the pictorial revolution initiated by Peter Lindbergh over the past forty years.

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undisputed master of black and white.

If over the course of his career, the illustrious photographer worked with some the biggest magazines and fashion houses, he was above all capable of imposing his vision of the fashion industry and of femininity.

A fan of raw or natural beauty, Lindbergh did not seek perfection, but a certain sense of abandon. He championed the snapshot, which he considered to be a mirror of truth; an accidental moment that allowed him to reveal his subjects’ personality. A perpetual quest for the soul for this maker of images, champion of plural femininity, without make-up or age. His portraits of Isabella Rosselini, Charlotte Rampling, the Supermodels and the childlike expression of a juvenile Kate Moss are both unforgettable and striking.

Narrative dimension While his peers fantasized about audacity and excess, Peter Lindbergh went against the grain and freed women from industry codes. Shot in black and white, he transformed his female subjects into tableaux.

He refused to rework his images and shunned artificial pouts and disembodied

looks. Divinely simple, his compositions were honest, reflecting the authenticity inherent in his work. Influenced by the industrial landscapes of his childhood in the Ruhr region, Lindbergh developed a passion for sculpture, the work of Irving Penn and German cinema from the interwar period.

Between shadow and light, Heimat. A sense of belonging takes the visitor beyond fashion photography and plunges them into the heart of the artist’s heimat (editor’s note: meaning a country that one carries within oneself). This German expression, through the accuracy of Lindbergh’s pictures, takes on its full dimension evoking notions of sentiment, identity, and homeland. In the exhibition, three themes emerge: the portraits of The Naked Truth, the Lindberghian atmospheres of Heimat and the rawness of The Modern Heroine, showcasing to perfection the work of this alchemist of black and white.

HEIMAT. A SENSE OF BELONGING UNTIL 10 JANUARY 2021 (ADMISSION BY RESERVATION ONLY) ARMANI / SILOS – VIA BERGOGNONE 40 20144 MILAN – ITALY T. +39 02 9163 0010 WWW.ARMANISILOS.COM

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ode name JCDC. An apostle of French pop culture, JeanCharles de Castelbajac has succeeded in making his rainbow lines a universal language. A fierce advocate of free expression, this artist has been making his mark in technicolour for over 50 years. Art, fashion and design, we take a look back over the life and career of this very colourful gentleman.

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Summer 1982,Tribute to comic stripes, dresses painted on silk worn bu the Paris Opéra ballet company, phorographed by Bettina Rheims

A free spirit At 71 years of age, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac has lost none of his aura and his love for creation. Insatiable, this multi-faceted artist is the perfect tonic when it comes to the doom and gloom of the current climate.

If in his work, the boundaries between art and fashion are often blurred, JCDC takes pleasure in so doing and imparts a playful and whimsical vision of his imaginary universe. A pop artist, known for being both poetic and transgressive, he has been on all fronts for over half a century. From his Teddy Bear coat to his painting-dresses, the couturier has dressed without distinction the Pope, the Sex Pistols, Vanessa Paradis, Andy Warhol and Lady Gaga, and designed collections for Le Coq Sportif, Benetton and Rossignol. He also came up with a tandem anorak, revamped the facade of Orly airport and had an exhibition devoted to his work at the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Musée Galliera and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs.

An unclassifiable figure of contrasts Going outside of the box is the leitmotif for this nonconformist Marquis, the descendant of an illustrious noble lineage from the southwest of France. Born in 1949, JCDC was brought up in an almost monastic rigor. As a child, he was fascinated by military 122

history and its great heroes, and secretly dreamed of being able to serve France in turn. Life would decide otherwise. Upon the death of his father, he was forced to work in the family textile business. The die was cast: Jean-Charles was destined for the clothing industry. His taste for creation was soon obvious. The young man entered the fine arts academy and later a school of clothing and fashion and in 1967, unveiled his very first ready-to-wear collection made from sponges, mops and oilcloths. The distinctively eccentric Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Style was born.

A breath of fresh air After a short stint at Courrèges, JCDC launched his own label in 1978. This was the beginning of the 1980s and the young designer quickly attracted a loyal following with his joyful and uninhibited approach to fashion. The king of recycling and appropriation, his retro-futuristic style and polychrome universe were unlike any other.

His creations soon took their place amongst those by other “troublemakers” in vogue at that time: Gaultier, Kenzo and Mugler.

Under his eye, fashion was transformed with a breath of fresh air. Less elitist, the couturier democratized clothing and refused to follow the bourgeois codes of haute couture (with the exception of a single fashion show in the 2000s).

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Jean-Charles and his gang Drunk on multiculturalism, a collector of art and a true socialite, he frequented the underground scene and the London punk milieu of the 1970s and 1980s. Thanks to his friendship with Malcolm McLaren, agent for the Sex Pistols and companion of the eccentric Vivienne Westwood, he met a host of well-known artists: Keith Haring, Andy Warhol, Robert Mapplethorpe, Jean-Michel Basquiat, etc. JCDC speaks of this era as “a constellation of marvellous encounters from which, each time, a fruit was born.”

It took little for someone who defines himself as “catholic, punk and aristocratic” to construct countless bridges between fashion, contemporary art and music. Naturally, he invited the artists in his entourage to take part in his creations, such as his painting-dresses.

1988,Estelle Lefébure, cover of ELLE , December 1988, Photo by Mare Hispard, ELLE,scoop

Ross to Kanye West, Beyoncé, Katie Perry and even Daft Punk. Under his pen, the ideas of this Peter-Pan-like figure come together and give life to iconic pieces, including the Teddy Bear coat, Shiva sweater, Snoopy bolero, the graffiti dress, Gulliver and Mickey clothes and even a chasuble for Pope John Paul II for World Youth Day in 1997. For this, the Sovereign Pontiff made a particularly apt comment: “You used colour as the cement of faith.”

A Knight of the Legion of Honour and Commander of the French Order of Arts and Letters, when this energetic individual is not designing for different houses, he paints, sketches and dreams of new territories of expression. In the streets of Paris, armed with chalk, he leaves his ephemeral imprint on the city walls where he sketches Cocteau-like angels ... in a nod to street art and the stars that sparkle in his own life.

1990,Invitation created by Keith Haring

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rom her monumental projects to her taste for Deconstructivism, Zaha Hadid has redefined 21st-century notions of space and architecture. No longer with us, the legend of Zaha Hadid lives on through her work. We take a look at the extraordinary journey of this remarkable visionary.

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oes she even require an introduction? The sacred giant of contemporary architecture and a major figure in the Deconstructivist movement, the Iraqi-British architect and town planner Zaha Hadid has revolutionized urban landscapes over the past forty years. From Seoul to Cincinnati, from Baku to Beijing via London, Rome or Marseille, the architect is behind some of the most daring projects.

A female icon in spite of herself—she was the first woman to win the Pritzker Prize in 2004 (the “Nobel” for architecture)—Zaha Hadid continually strove to challenge the perception of space and to round off angles, infusing a sense of movement to each of her works. Nicknamed the “queen of curves”, a follower of fragmented geometry, all of her accomplishments—often described as organic and ultra-feminine—appear to defy the laws of gravity.

Design of the spirit Born in 1950 in Baghdad, Zaha Hadid grew up in a wealthy family, open to and interested in the outside world. Born to an artist mother and an industrialist father, Zaha traveled to Europe every summer and spent much of her education in boarding schools in Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

From this childhood spent between the old continent and the Middle East, she often spoke of her unforgettable visit to the great mosque of Cordoba and her years spent in the Iraqi capital, then in full transformation.

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“I grew up in Baghdad in the 1960s, a nation then under construction. A huge place was given to architecture in the tradition of a very rich heritage: the Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians ... The view from my classroom at the French school in Baghdad overlooked a modern building designed

by Pio Ponti, all of these encounters, all of these differences and paradoxes nourished my imagination, so much so that by the age of ten I wanted to create!”

After graduating with a Masters in Mathematics from Beirut, Zaha developed a passion for geometry and the arts of the Arab world. Very early on, she made the connection between her classes, architecture and abstraction. The rest is no surprise…

The young woman set off for London to study architecture at the prestigious AA School of Architecture. There, she rubbed shoulders with the big names of experimental architecture: Rem Koolhas, Daniel Libeskind, Bernard Tschumi, etc. Koolhas became her mentor, her guru. After training alongside him, Zaha took the plunge and opened her own agency, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), in 1979.

Constructing the impossible In the early 1980s when Deconstructivism was in full swing, Zaha Hadid’s career struggled to take off. Her projects were considered overly complicated, impossible to achieve. So in the absence of construction,

she drew. “For a long time, I was known as the architect who didn’t build or couldn’t build.” Losing none of her determination, the young Zaha continued to explore a visionary language around the use of space and fragmented geometry. She was fascinated by the creations of the Russian avant-gardes from the 1920s and 1930s and the philosophy of Jacques Derrida.

Under her stroke of genius, she gave birth to breath-taking curves and increasingly geometric forms, as seen in the drawings executed in 1983 for the design competition for the Peak Leisure Club in Hong Kong.

Although her project never saw the light of day, it can be said to embody the creative force and bold approach of this pioneering architect.

Hadid would later explain: “I felt limited by the paucity of the traditional principles of architectural design and sought new means of representation.” Freed from functional constraints and adept at non-normative architecture, she continued to design with a fierce desire to break free from contemporary architectural shackles. Her volumes were flamboyantly dizzying. But Zaha made no concessions and her complex projects continued to be rejected. Up until 1993, when her first construction site was inaugurated: the Vitra fire station in Weilam-Rhein, Germany. The latter heralded the beginning of the “starchitect’s” career all over the world.

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With a flood of new contracts, Zaha Hadid quickly imposed her mark on the international scene. Far from a static architecture, Hadid broke with classical architectural canons through her non-linear designs and emphasis on movement. Fluid curves, walls that are not really walls ... Ambitious, airy, sometimes disorienting, her style was attractive and suited to a large scale. Soon offers of projects came in from all continents and Zaha was never far from the spotlight.

Folding walls, merging elements, like a magician, the architect succeeded in connecting spaces together and in giving the illusion of one and the same surface from floor to ceiling, a relationship to mobility and movement characteristic of her style. Now a master of monumental construction sites, she alternated between the use of concrete, glass and steel with disconcerting ease, erasing angles, and interweaving lines…

For her, nothing was impossible.

The 2000s marked the beginning of her biophorme period. With the arrival of new materials and design software, Zaha was able to cultivate a new aesthetic through ingenious means. Little by little, she incorporated biomimetic architecture into her work, while clinging tooth and nail to her fundamentals. Under her watchful eye, lines were organic, buildings undulated and lay between sustainability, ecology and sociability. Her former teacher Rem Koolhaas would say: “What is unique about her work is the combination of tremendous energy and infinite delicacy.”

Whatever controversy her work sparked, one thing remained constant: her name continued to sell. Approached by the biggest luxury, design and streetwear houses, Zaha Hadid increased her artistic collaborations. Fashion, jewellery, furniture, tableware ... the artist designed many iconic pieces, including the Icon Bag by Louis Vuitton, the Peekaboo by Fendi, the B.zero1 by Bulgari, a series of vases for Lalique, a line of futuristic shoes for Lacoste, an Adidas Original Superstar Supershell collection in collaboration with Pharell Williams and even a boat with Z Boat! The fluidity of her curves continued to captivate the public.

At the same time, Zaha maintained a prestigious career in teaching. Holder of the chair of the Graduate School of Design at the distinguished Harvard University, she sought to pass on her knowledge to the next generation and worked with many large academies. In 2006, the Guggenheim Museum in New York honoured her with a retrospective. Zaha Hadid followed in the footsteps of Frank Gehry, the only architect thus far to have been the subject of an exhibition. This was the ultimate recognition for an artist misunderstood at the beginning of her career.

A woman, a brand, an empire The first woman to receive the Pritzker Prize in 2004, Zaha Hadid was awarded the prestigious gold medal by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in 2015 for her influence on the world of architecture.

With this prize, she joined the extremely closed circle of “starchitects” like Jean Nouvel, Frank Gehry and Oscar Niemeyer.

Designated the female icon of the profession, she accumulated titles and honours, and became one of the most prominent architects of her generation. “The important thing is that I am an architect. The fact that I am a woman is secondary,” she confided about this unprecedented media attention.

A formidable businesswoman, she was at the head of an agency of over 400 employees and launched ever more audacious projects all over the world. Closely followed by the press, her personality was intriguing.

A hardworking socialite, gentle but capricious, warm but uncompromising, her explosive character earned her a sulphurous reputation in the architectural sphere and the indelible nickname of “diva”. Both adulated and despised, her projects were regularly abandoned or a source of controversy.

She was criticized in particular for her extravagance and hefty budgets. “Designing is one thing. Building Zaha Hadid is another.”

The seven works of Zaha From Cardiff to Innsbruck, via Cairo, Zaragoza, Petra, Vilnius, Canton and London, the renowned and revered Zaha Hadid has shaped the urban landscape of the great metropolises of the world. Among her most beautiful architectural gems: the MAXXI Museum in Rome (2010), a place as spectacular as it is expensive; the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre in Baku (2012); Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul (2014); the Galaxy SOHO shopping mall in Beijing (2012); the Canton Opera House (2010); and her most outstanding posthumous works: the Port Authority Building in Antwerp (2016) and Al Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah (2019). Built for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the Qatari vessel, renamed “Vagina Stadium” by critics also contributed to slurring the architect’s reputation: she was accused of turning a blind eye to the working conditions of foreign workers.

The ultimate mishap for Zaha Hadid: the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. While she won the contract of the century with the construction of the Olympic stadium for the Tokyo Olympics, she saw the project withdrawn a few months before the beginning of construction. The reason for this: the doubling of costs and a budget close to two billion dollars.

Beyond the controversies, history will remember her contribution to the world of architecture, her style and inimitable curves.

Although she passed away in 2016, Zaha Hadid continues to reign. An eternal builder, her star still shines bright through the immensity of the architectural heritage she has left behind and continues to guide her teams from the sky.

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One-Offs bespoke Ferraris for special customers Many people are unaware of the existence of Ferrari’s One-Offs, but for those in the know, they hold an irresistible fascination. It’s not just the fact that they are unique: part of their allure stems from the mystery that often surrounds their origins.

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Reviving a tradition When Ferrari started making One-Offs in 2007, the Maranello-based carmaker was reviving a tradition that went back a long time. In the early years, its roadgoing models were made without a chassis: the bodywork was customized to suit the customer's taste, so each car was virtually unique. From 1952 onwards, the Prancing Horse supplied roadgoing cars with chassis designed by Pininfarina, but it was still possible to have your Ferrari customized by specialists such as Pininfarina, Ghia and Vignale. Then, in 2007, Ferrari began carrying out full customizations in-house, both to protect its designs and to satisfy its most loyal customers.

The aptly named One-Offs are unique models bearing an SP label showing that they come from Ferrari's Special Projects Division.

Ferrari Omologata The latest One-Off is the Ferrari Omologata, tested on the Fiorano track in September of this year before being delivered to its owner. Based on the

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812 Superfast, whose 6.5-litre, 800-cv V12 engine offers outstanding performance, going from 0 to 100 kmph in a record 2.9 seconds and reaching 200 kmph in just 7.9 seconds, this gem of a car took two years to design and make. The Omologata is the tenth Special Project made with the V12 - a more powerful version of the 12-cylinder engine that gave the 70-year-old brand its start. The mid-front layout of the 812 Superfast is still there, but the only features of the original chassis retained by the designers are the windscreen and the headlights.

Although the Omologata's structure remains close to the original, its silhouette is distinctively plain and streamlined.

At the front, the flattened oval grille and smoothed-off bonnet make for greater fluidity.

Rounded curves set off by a darker red stripe merge naturally into the overall structure, drawing the gaze along the flanks to powerfully muscular hindquarters that reinforce the overall impression of potency.

But it is at the rear of the car that the transformations are most noticeable, with deeply set single taillights under a superb

rear spoiler that adds downforce and a striking fastback volume with three horizontal cuts in place of a rear windscreen, rendering the overall design deliberately imposing.

With its blue leather and fabric bucket seats and 4-point harnesses, the interior is full of reminders of the Ferrari racing tradition and signals that this car can be pushed hard and will be totally at home on the track.

The metal parts of the dashboard and steering wheel are finished with a crackled paint effect that overtly refers to the GTs of the 1950s and 1960s.

A racing livery in a specially-designed shade of red with a Rosso Magma finish adds the ultimate touch of refinement to this worthy heir to the Ferrari tradition and cleverly alludes to the colour of the first racing Ferraris.

Mad about the car Sharp eyes might have spotted the Omologata zipping through the streets of Munich in October - demonstrating that Ferrari One-Offs are not intended to remain museum pieces or mere objects of speculation. Ferrari achieves that goal

by selecting One-Off customers from among those of its clients who value the brand above mercantile considerations, ensuring that its Special Projects can be seen on display and at motor shows. Although some owners prefer to remain nameless, the proud possessors of One-Offs include several famous names.

The most famous of all is probably the legendary guitarist Eric Clapton, who has over ten Ferraris in his garage, including a specially-commissioned One-Off based on the 458 Italia that references the distinctive colours and trims of the 512BB, of which he has owned no fewer than three at various times in his life.

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One-Off customers often like to revisit the design of the brand’s most emblematic cars.

As a result, Special Projects oscillate between subtle evocations of the past and spectacular futuristic creations. The Ferrari 458MM Speciale comes into the first bracket. Made for a British customer in 2016, its white livery is set off by a stripe in the colours of the Italian flag, accentuating the sporting look of an already striking design.

This One-Off’s most distinctive feature is its windscreen, whose uprights have been painted with black lacquer so that they merge into the glass, rather like a Lancia Stratos or even a Ford GT40. Another elegant variation is the Special Projects Division’s second creation, the Ferrari P540 Superfast Aperta made at the request of film producer Edward Walson to celebrate the 40-year anniversary of the purchase of his first Ferrari.

Based on the 599 GTB Fiorano, it is like a pared-down neo-retro version of the gold 330 LM in the Toby Dammit segment of the film Spirits of the Dead.

A car-lover’s fantasy One of the most spectacular is the P80/C, which is based on a genuine racing 488 GT3.

Its line is intended to conjure up endurance prototypes and

engineers are said to have been given a free rein to increase the 488 GT3’s efficiency by 5%.

This highly radical model has not been approved for either road use or competition, but the lucky owner will undoubtedly have a lot of fun driving it on the track.

At Blush, our uncontested favourite is the P4/5, made for the American billionaire businessman James Glickenhaus - an ardent Ferrari fan if ever there was one. This model’s story is truly amazing: it was Pininfarina that initially approached Glickenhaus with a view to designing a unique model as a tribute to the legendary 330 P3/4 cars that held sway at Le Mans and Daytona when the rivalry between Ferrari and Ford was at its height. Glickenhaus has an original 330 P3/4, and sent it to Pininfarina to serve as a template. The P4/5 is based on the Ferrari Enzo, whose carbon chassis has been totally stripped down then reclad with over 200 specific components, to breathtaking effect. Its style is to die for, with a bubble cockpit sunk deep in the chassis and visible exhaust pipes just above the rear spoiler, in a nod to period prototypes. When the model was shown at the 2006 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, people went mad for it. Rumour has it the owner refused an offer of $40 million.

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Lewis Hamilton Matters Lewis Hamilton holds all the records. This season, he joined the Formula 1 pantheon by becoming world champion for the seventh time - a feat only equalled by Michael Schumacher.

In addition to his amazing prowess as a racing driver, he has become an influential figure off the track.

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Still I Rise* Formula 1 fans love symbolic connections, so the fact that the Nürburgring track, not far from the town where Schumi was born, is where Hamilton matched the German champion's seemingly unassailable record for the most GP wins, is cause for delight. For the occasion, Michael Schumacher's son, himself on the cusp of a F1 career, gave Hamilton a helmet in his father's colours. As he mounted the podium, the world champion must surely have been reminded of his debut with Mercedes in 2013, when he first occupied the bucket seat left vacant by Schumacher's retirement. After a difficult first season, the Silver Arrows began their rise to domination and Hamilton notched up one near-flawless season after another until, in 2020, he held all the F1 records - wins, pole positions, podiums and points, and now seven times world champion, like his illustrious predecessor.

A hard-working perfectionist Lewis Hamilton makes success look easy, but it takes hard work to reach this level of perfection.

He never lets up and is constantly seeking ways to improve his

performance. It's a cliché to say that the devil is in the detail, but in Formula 1, a hair's breadth can separate victory from defeat.

So this year, Mercedes has introduced yet another innovation - a brand-new steering system designed to make it easier to warm up the tyres. Meanwhile, Hamilton digs deep, drawing on his inner reserves to find what it takes to outperform himself in races. Despite facing formidable competition from his teammate and the younger generation, in almost every race he has competed in, the British driver has shaved off the few fractions of a second he needs to secure first place.

the future champion to the McLaren driver development programme and helped him gradually move up the competition ladder. Hamilton had no trouble winning his spurs. From the start, he showed himself to be a brilliantly talented driver, eventually earning a place in the famous McLaren stable and making a dazzling Formula 1 debut in 2007. As a talented Grand Prix rookie, he graced podium after podium right from the start. He missed the title by one point in the last race, but turned the tables the following year, becoming the youngest Formula 1 World Champion by one point.

The Hamilton machine was in motion.

From talented youngster to winning machine

Beyond the paddock

Hamilton's hunger to win and undiminished motivation are rooted in his childhood. He came from a fairly humble background: to pay for Lewis to take part in his first go-kart races, his father did four jobs at once.

As a 10-year-old, Lewis took the bold step of approaching Ron Dennis, the powerful boss of the McLaren stable, to tell him that he wanted to be a F1 driver one day. Dennis was initially amused, but he kept an eye on the boy.

Three years later, he signed

His admiring competitors all say he is unique, both in terms of his ability to get the maximum speed out of his one-seater and in terms of his off-track lifestyle. At the start of his career, he hung out with showbiz personalities. He talks enthusiastically about his love of music and fashion, and is ready to take financial risks for ventures connected with his interests. Sharing details of his life on social media has landed him in trouble more than once.

*Lewis Hamilton’s motto. The phrase is painted on his helmet and tattooed across his shoulderblades.

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He cares about issues such as the environment and discrimination, and has managed to win the entire paddock over to his views. In contrast with earlier drivers like Schumacher and Ayrton Senna, who had somewhat fraught relationships with the sport's governing bodies at the height of their careers, Hamilton has won the respect of the highly conservative Formula 1 organizers and convinced them to back his campaign against racism. Following a career so brilliant it was easy to forget that he was (and still is) the first Black F1 driver, at the start of this season, he joined in the wave of protests against police violence towards African Americans. As a spokesman for the Black Lives Matter movement, he convinced his teammates to repaint their silver cars black and inspired other stables to take up the slogan "We race as one". Formula 1 itself has now joined the initiative, with the hashtag We Race As One being displayed together with a rainbow at Grand Prix races.

Lewis Hamilton will be at the top of Formula 1 rankings for some time to come, but his true achievement is to have used his brand to break down barriers inside and outside his sport.

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By Stephane Lechine

AUDI RS E-TRON GT It’s here at last! The eagerly-awaited first all-electric car in Audi’s sports range. Lucas Di Grassi, Audi’s Formula E driver, revealed the RS sports version in advance of the official presentation of the saloon car, which will arrive on the market at the end of the year. The e-tron GT continues to use Quattro technology, but it will be powered by two electric motors, one over each axle. Air suspension and

controlled damping combine with four-wheel drive to make this a highly agile model. The carmaker has not yet divulged the exact horsepower of the RS e-tron GT, but the Brazilian driver waxes lyrical about its acceleration and ability to change direction. With the RS e-tron GT, Audi intends to prove that it is possible to produce a sports range of zero-emission vehicles.

THE E-TYPE REBORN In 2021, it will be 60 years since the launch of the iconic Jaguar E-type, widely viewed as the most beautiful car in the world.

To mark the occasion, Jaguar’s Classic workshop is to recreate 12 E-types from existing cars.

Rather than making new E-types from scratch, Jaguar will restore six coupés and six roadsters to their original specification with detailing and paint colour commemorating the models presented at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show. At the time, the E-type’s

BUGATTI BOLIDE To create the fastest, most powerful car Bugatti has ever made, engineers were instructed to go all out for performance. And that’s just what they’ve done with breathtaking results. The emblematic four-turbo W16 motor supplies 1850 cv of power, catapulting the Bolide forward at speeds of up to 500 kmph in around 20 seconds. By using carbon fibre and titanium and stripping the interior of non-essentials, they have succeeded in producing a car that weighs only 138

1240 kg. Maximum use is made of aerodynamics: airflows have been carefully thought out both for cooling and to generate over 2600 kg of downforce. This astounding high-concept track car truly deserves the name hypercar - and it is compliant with FIA’s stringent safety regulations.

Bugatti isn’t yet describing it as a competition vehicle, but word has it the Bolide has achieved mouth-watering performances in 24 Hours of Le Mans simulations.

price-tag and performance caused a furore. The E-type has a 3.8-litre, six-cylinder motor and a top speed of over 240 kmph.

As well as being a favourite with Swinging Sixties stars, the E-type has the distinction of being one of the few cars to feature in the New York City Museum of Modern Art’s design collection.

For fans with deep pockets, the reborn E-types will be offered for sale in matching pairs of one coupé and one roadster as of next spring.

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HEUER MONACO On 12 December, the auction house Phillips, the world’s leading auctioneer of collectors’ watches, offered a unique Heuer Monaco for sale in association with Bacs & Russo. This iconic timepiece epitomizes the strong connections between fine watchmaking and motorsports. It is one of the two watches worn by Steve McQueen during the shoot of the film Le Mans. At the end

of filming, the actor gave it as a present to Haig Altounian, his personal mechanic and chief mechanic on the set. The case is inscribed with the words “To Haig, Le Mans 1970”. Designed by Jack Heuer, the Monaco was one of the first automatic chronograph wristwatches and is instantly recognizable by its square waterproof case and blue dial.

LOTUS EVIJA Not content with producing the first all-electric hypercar, Lotus claims this is the most powerful car ever to enter production.

The figures make your head reel: 2000 cv, a torque of 1700 N.m, 0 to 100 kmph in under 3 seconds, and 300 kmph in just 9 seconds.

The British carmaker lives up to its reputation for producing incredibly lightweight vehicles:

with its all-carbon chassis, the Evija only weighs 1680 kg. It had its first outing at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the autumn.

But don’t fall over yourselves to contact your nearest Lotus distributor: notwithstanding a price-tag of over €2 million, all the Evijas currently in production are already spoken for.

EXTREME E It takes some nerve to market Electric SUV races as a mean of raising climate change awareness, but Alejandro Agag, the man behind the initiative, has form. He is already well-known for his role in developing the Formula E championship. The new series is designed to be environmentally-friendly and promote gender equality. The races will be held in places where the environment is under threat such as Patagonia and Greenland. To achieve carbon neutrality, the series will avoid air travel to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, trees will be planted to offset impacts

and only local spectators will be able to attend the races. In sporting terms, cars will be driven by teams of one male and one female driver. If further proof were needed that the organizers know what they are doing, Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg are entering their own team for the series. The first race will take place in Saudi Arabia on 20 and 21 March.

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Maura WaseScha Exclusive properties A small selection of the most beautiful and exclusive properties in the wonderful Engadine.

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Apartment in Residence Suot Mulin

Staying at the legendary Badrutts Palace Hotel without having to pay a Hotel bill? With this apartment the impossible becomes possible. Situated in the middle of St. Moritz village, furnished to the highest luxury standards and with an amazing lake view, this apartment is a real gem.

Villa Chantarella

In upper St.Moritz in a privileged location stands the patrician house, « Villa Chantarella ». Looking very traditional from the outside, the interior design with its state of the art technology and magnificent furnishings exceeds all expectations. In addition, the basement offers high luxury with a whirlpool, sauna and fitness.

Last but not least, the spectacular view is definitely priceworthy.

Chesa Champesch

This house built with lots of wood, enchants you with its spacious and light-flooded living areas. The furniture is stylish and colorful and expresses the legendary Alpine Chic Style. This property offers a true oasis of well-being and a gorgeous Panoramic view.

Villa La Rosée

On the edge of the Maloja forest stands the Chalet « Villa la Rosee ».

The frontage designed with artistically carved decorations and the generous windows have a welcoming and cordial appearance. Swiss charme as it is shown in a storybook. The interiors are warm and pleasantly furnished. The high ceilings and the carpets in the hallway and on the stairs, give the house its own, very pleasant atmosphere.

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A unique hotel experience

Grand Resort Bad Ragaz

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ust an hour’s drive from Zurich lies a holistic retreat centre unrivalled by few others. Its name? The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, the first European resort dedicated to well-being and medical health.

A member of the Leading Hotels of the World and named “Hotel of the Year 2021” by Gault & Millau and Carl F. Bucherer, this hotel complex is the perfect destination for a truly relaxing holiday.

By Marine Pasquier

A wealth of choice With three hotels each boasting their own unique identity, the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz offers a diversity of styles and experiences. On the one hand, the timeless elegance and contemporary design of the Grand Hotel Quellenhof, recently renovated by Swiss architect Claudio Carbone. On the other, the tradition and prestige of the Grand Hotel Hof Ragaz, renowned for its impeccable service. In addition to its two five-star hotels, the resort also features a boutique hotel: the Palais Bad Ragaz in a listed building from the 17th century, combining picturesque charm and princely flair. With its innovative and unusual proposals, the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz heralds the dawn of a new era in luxury hospitality.

Eclectic cuisine If the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz has revolutionized the hotel experience, the same may be said of its culinary offerings. With its eight restaurants, the resort has the right meal or snack for every event and palate. From local cuisine to Asian specialties, as well as modern gastronomic fare, here, culinary diversity rhymes with passion and innovation. Having earned a total of 48 Gault & Millau points and 4 Michelin stars, the resort is a true Mecca for foodies. Both IGNIV by Andreas Caminada and Memories deserve a special

mention. The creations of their respective chefs Silvio Germann and Sven Wassmer subtly marry culinary art and creative audacity.

Find your new self Thanks to its unique location in the heart of the Tamina Gorge, the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz provides the ultimate thermal experience, where guests can revitalize themselves. Here, medical expertise is focused on nature’s precious resources: healing water from the nearby thermal springs and Alpine treasures. Built around three main axes, namely healing, prevention and self-discovery, the resort recently unveiled the NEWYOU Method®. This evidence and experience-based therapy includes individual packages tailored to each patient’s lifestyle. The goal? To take time for oneself, remove physical and mental blockages, discover mindful exercise, and learn to eat healthily. In this spectacular mountain setting, the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz supports guests in their quest for a balance of body and mind. A remarkable use of holistic programmes that has earned the establishment the title of “Best Wellness Hotel of the Year” by Karl Wild.

GRAND RESORT BAD RAGAZ BERNHARD-SIMONSTRASSE 7310 BAD RAGAZ - SWITZERLAND RESORTRAGAZ.CH

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A magical getaway in the Swiss Alps

Tschuggen Grand Hotel Arosa

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n the heart of the romantic Schanfigg Valley, stands the Tschuggen Grand Hotel, a haven of relaxation and fresh air. Nestled in Arosa, a traditional holiday resort for residents of the Grisons canton, this Alpine establishment offers a charming getaway for lovers of nature and architecture.

By Marine Pasquier

An Alpine institution The history of the Tschuggen Grand Hotel began in 1883, when Otto Herwig, a German from Hanau, came to Arosa suffering from a respiratory illness. Convinced of the beneficial effects of the fresh Grisons air, he soon founded the Berghilf Sanatorium, which he transformed in the 1930s into a sumptuous hotel for winter sports enthusiasts. Today, the five-star Superior establishment,—a member of the Leading Hotels of the World,—boasts 128 rooms and suites offering breath-taking Alpine views. This luxury residence, which bears the hallmark of the famous interior designer Carlo Rampazzi, is the perfect combination of extravagance and refinement, between old trinkets and contemporary furniture. A gracious setting and a warm atmosphere, ideal for a relaxing holiday.

A restful paradise The Tschuggen Grand Hotel is full of many other surprises. Perched at an altitude of 1,800 metres, the establishment is a haven of space and comfort, nature and geometry, light and water.

Between heaven and earth, star architect Mario Botta conceived an area of 5,000 m² devoted to well-being. A four-storey oasis of relaxation, covered with nine opulent glass and steel veils that allow the light of the surrounding meadows to filter through the trees. Built into the mountainous

rock, this cocoon offers spacious treatment suites where guests can benefit from the treatments of the Medical Wellness Centre, pools and saunas, as well as a fitness room offering the latest in cutting-edge equipment. The purity of the dimensions and natural materials create a space conducive to rest.

A return to nature In terms of cuisine, the Tschuggen Grand Hotel has plenty of gems to discover... With its four restaurants, the hotel offers gastronomic diversity for all palates and occasions. Whether it’s for a gala dinner or casual evening, the credo remains the same: regional cuisine that sublimates fresh and local produce in a novel yet unpretentious style.

More than just a mere hotel, this establishment is also committed to minimizing its ecological footprint and to highlighting the beauty of nature.

Proof of this can be seen with the launch of the Tschuggen Express, a funicular that connects the hotel to the most beautiful slopes and trails in Arosa-Lenzerheide in just four minutes. Or 528 metres of one of the most spectacular and bucolic mountainous views in the Swiss Alps.

TSCHUGGEN GRAND HOTEL TSCHUGGENTORWEG 1 CH-7050 AROSA TEL. +41 81 378 99 99 TSCHUGGEN.CH

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Luxury by the water

Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas

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he Maldives. The ultimate idyllic destination is now home to one of the most beautiful resorts in the Indian Ocean: the Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas. In a lush island setting, the resort offers an authentic and exciting experience, at the heart of the local culture.

By Marine Pasquier

The art of living, Maldives-style A true paradise, far from the bustle and hustle of the city, the Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas invite guests to savour Maldivian folklore, history, traditions and the breath-taking natural surroundings, including its reef rich with a wide variety of marine species. These exotic creatures can be admired as you dangle your feet in the water, from your very own spacious villa on stilts.

From two to four bedrooms, the residences offer guests a veritable tropical escape. Roofs made from palm fronds, teak furniture and other ethnic accessories create a decidedly authentic atmosphere. Outside, an infinity pool and hammock suspended over the water are a sure path to rest and relaxation.

Taking time for you The peaceful haven that is Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas brings a new dimension in well-being too. The newly renovated Cocoon Medical Spa boasts unique facilities, including an infrared sauna and plunge pools. With its variety of therapeutic treatments combining modern medicine and Ayurvedic techniques, guests can devote their

island holiday to complete and utter relaxation.

Detoxify body and mind and allow your stay to mark the birth of a new you!

Underwater discoveries The Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas hold plenty of other surprises. Sports lovers are sure to enjoy the fitness centre and tennis court, while more adventurous guests can opt for a dive into the depths of the crystalline turquoise waters. Fans of fine cuisine will be impressed by the unique culinary experience at the Sea underwater restaurant with its impressive wine cellar. An incredible setting for a dinner against the backdrop of the Maldivian colours. Other pleasures remain to be discovered at Fire, Spice and Sky, which guarantees another incredible gastronomic journey. At nightfall, head to the observatory bridge and admire the stars twinkling over the Baa Atoll. A window onto the beauty of our universe.

ANANTARA KIHAVAH MALDIVES VILLAS PO BOX 2098, KIHAVAH HURAVALHI ISLAND, BAA ATOLL +960 660 1020 WWW.ANANTARA.COM

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Architecture Buildings to feel at home in

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ranck Galifier, the founder of Virus Architecture, shares his experience as an architect with us. His studio in Lutry, in the heart of the Lake Geneva basin, designs, develops and implements architectural projects.

Do you have a trademark architectural style?

My trademark is interpreting the client’s ideas. I adapt my style to each client’s specifications. They describe the kind of architecture they have in mind, and it’s my job as an architect to expand on their ideas and work out the details as far as possible.

For me, sensitive design and listening to the client - building a relationship of trust with them - are the whole basis of Virus Architecture.

How do you want your architecture to make people feel?

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that sweeps over you when you come home. That comes from the right spatial proportions, the right amount of light, and an atmosphere that subtly reveals the soul of the building.

Virus Architecture also offers an interior decoration service.

My team and I can transform an ill-thought-out interior by looking at the furniture and the decoration scheme as a whole before suggesting changes.

What are Virus Architecture’s goals?

Our main goals are to enjoy what we do and share our love of architecture. We put our heart and soul into the task of

designing and developing buildings, so we’re always trying to think of ways to improve.

Do you find increasingly strict building regulations a constraint?

It’s true that building regulations are getting stricter and stricter. We have less and less leeway: the approach to planning is very different from what it used to be. But constraints and limitations on what we can do encourage us to push our creative boundaries and rethink living spaces. The more constraints we have, the better the project ends up being.

VIRUSARCHITECTURE.CH VIRUS-ARCHITECTURE-LAVAUX.CH INFO@VIRUSARCHITECTURE.CH

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Culinary delights

from around the globe

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eaturing eclectic addresses and highly original venues, in sprawling megalopolises or mountain hamlets, offering futuristic dishes or bourgeois fare by both established chefs and new and emerging talents, we go on a whirlwind culinary round-the-world tour!

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@Ditte Isager

NOMA One of the world’s best restaurants has taken up residence in a former ammunitions warehouse on the banks of the Christianshavn canals. Coming from a combined abbreviation of “Nordic” and “mad”, meaning food, Noma offers a new vision of Scandinavian cuisine, under the skilled eye of its star chef René Redzepi. Resolutely marine Nordic delicacies, freshly harvested wild plants and innovative fermentation techniques ... these are the new codes of this avant-garde culinary haunt. With each dish, the menu proposes new and unusual associations, like its iconic plankton cake. Whether fresh, salty and dense in flavour or dried, dehydrated, marinated, raw or still alive, food is sublimated in all its forms, with a preference for the local. Noma strives to offer a vision of the seasons that is as close as possible to natural rhythms. An ode to the depths of the sea during the icy months of winter, freshly harvested plants in summer and game once autumn has begun to show her colours. The whole, perfectly executed under Japanese influences. By reinventing Noma, René Redzepi has undisputedly made Copenhagen a gastronomic destination, initially reserved for the curious-minded before experiencing a surge in popularity due to the acclaim of critics, the general public and worldwide recognition.

Refshalevej 96 - 1432 Copenhagen K - noma.dk

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ULTRAVIOLET

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Known for his provocative and avant-garde vision, Chef Paul Pairet approaches cooking without prejudice and enjoys challenging preconceived ideas. His personal and utterly original, often flamboyant creations, play with texture, temperature and above all, emotion. This Frenchman at the other side of the world has imagined an extraordinary culinary concept: an immersive experience that fuses gastronomy and technology. The idea? A choreographed dinner consisting of a multisensory show, dressing the space with lights, sounds and scents, matching the twenty dishes in the “Avant-Garde” set menu. At Ultraviolet, a single table seats ten, guaranteeing an intimate experience, placed under the sign of “psychological taste”. To suppose that food is limited to taste alone is a naive thought: food is also about feeling, it is influenced by our mood, environment and even, our subconscious. Special lighting, the memory of a certain melody or perfume can all stimulate our perception of flavour and take our mind on a journey to the heart of our palate. Improving the taste experience with a significant emphasis on ambiance is the motto of the Ultraviolet team. It is one of the most innovative restaurants on today’s culinary scene and more than fully deserves its three stars.

18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Road - Shanghai 200002 - uvbypp.cc

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SUBSTANCE Great stories often start with great encounters. This is the story of Stéphane Manigold, Matthias Marc and Anthony Pedrosa, three enthusiasts who dreamed of a restaurant where pride of place was given to the produce and its producers.

Together, they created Substance, a recently opened restaurant that is already a firm favourite. More than just a venue in which to enjoy fine fare, it is a homely space, where the cuisine finds its expression through gesture and dialogue. The open stoves and wine cellar convey a sense of complicity and exchange, and a natural instinct is reflected in the restaurant’s decor, perfectly designed by Michel Amar using raw, almost rustic materials. This venue provides an ode to fine food and the best wines, and to the men who accompany them. Chef Matthias Marc has concocted a high quality menu, sincere in its respect of the seasons, skilled without being overly-showy, personal in arousing curiosity but without ever seeking to distort the flavours. The menu ranges from sea to land, farmyard to garden, and from the classic to the unexpected, like the roasted pineapple, avocado brûlé condiment and sorrel sorbet, accompanied by one of their exceptional wines…

Substance has plenty of surprises in store for the discerning gourmet.

18, rue de Chaillot - 75016 Paris - substance.paris

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RUSTIQUE

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A hidden gem in Lyon’s 2nd arrondissement, the restaurant of Chef Maxime Laurenson, named a young French talent by Gault & Millau in 2018, leaves no one indifferent. The name, Rustique, can be seen as a manifesto to the countryside, the land and conviviality. Influenced by his childhood in the open air punctuated with taste memories, Maxime Laurenson looks back on the culinary traditions of his native Auvergne, by offering his own gastronomic interpretation of rural cuisine. Gourmet, generous dishes can be enjoyed in a warm atmosphere, where the limited place settings and pleasant mix of wood and stone allow guests to feel at home…. This is the credo of the establishment. The focus is on fresh produce and ingredients with a distinct, sometimes smoky, herbaceous and wild taste, but always in the greatest simplicity, and above all, with respect for the land and the people who cultivate it. A commitment that Maxime and his wife Hélène strive to honour with their carefully considered sourcing of produce, inspired by the rhythm of the seasons. From vegetables to meat and fish, including a menu of regional wines, the Rustique team enjoys giving pride of place to nature and the farmers who work it, thereby bringing the riches of the land into the limelight.

14 rue d’Enghien - 69002 Lyon - rustiquelyon.fr

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@HerveGoluza

Once a haunt for salesmen who came here to eat, then a refuge for the big names in show business, Jean-François Piège is writing the next chapter of La Poule au Pot, putting French cuisine in the spotlight more than ever. A Parisian institution where the chef offers his personal vision of typical French dishes: frogs’ legs in parsley, old-fashioned veal blanquette, beef-cheek pie and shelled snails …

The essence of France’s culinary heritage is expressed in this establishment, which has been open for over 80 years. An address emblematic of the French savoir-vivre that testifies to the pleasure, comfort and generosity of bourgeois, even family cuisine where meats, sauces, stews and gratin privilege taste above all else. At La Poule au Pot, great attention is paid to the produce, its origin and quality, which has earned the third owner of the premises a Michelin star. The restaurant conserves the original decor, where 1930s’ tapestries, brass and family photos create a warm atmosphere, as if we were sitting in the chef’s own home.

9, rue Vauvilliers - 75001 Paris - jeanfrancoispiege.com

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FLOCONS DE SEL Overlooking Megève, Flocons de Sel, the establishment of Chef Emmanuel Renaut with its three Michelin stars, announces its tone thanks to the setting. Here, the mountain is not just a backdrop, it is at the heart of the gastronomic experience and can be enjoyed by all senses. In an intimate and refined chalet, where the spirit of conviviality reigns, the chef introduces us to an Alpine world dear to his heart. Surrounded by majestic mountain peaks, this nature enthusiast walks the plains in search of inspiration and remarkable produce. Fir buds and mushrooms in the autumn, fresh herbs and blueberries in midsummer and game as soon as the first snowflakes fall… An ode to nature that is continually sublimated, in an effort to share the pleasure of the mountains in all seasons. Some of Emmanuel Renaut’s signature dishes include salsify spaghetti, lard d’Arnad (cured pork) and Alba white truffles or his emblematic pike biscuit with a jus of grilled onion. Despite the chef’s incredible talent, the menu is never pretentious, preferring the power of taste to vain demonstration.

Flocons de Sel offers dishes unique to this region, enhanced by the creativity of its chef.

1 775 route du Leutaz - 74120 Megève - www.floconsdesel.com © Anne-Emmanuelle Thio

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Speakeasies Our favourite secret addresses

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nce common in the United States when the sale of alcohol was banned, speakeasies are no longer a secret. These underground bars, appreciated for their mysterious ambiance and exciting taste experiences, have been popping up all over the place. Whether hidden behind a store, in an abandoned train station or a dilapidated market, earning the reputation of most unusual decor has practically become a contest! Below, we list some of our favourite spots for an incognito cocktail.

By Marine Pasquier

1.Foxglove

2.Little Red Door 3.Oriole

4.Cahoots

Hidden behind the elegant facade of an umbrella store, this speakeasy, imagined by the NC Design & Architecture studio reveals a sophisticated setting, inspired by the days of prohibition. A subtle blend of old and new, Foxglove evokes the adventures of 1930s’ British gentleman and globetrotter Frank Minza. Refined and suave, while retaining a certain air of mystique, this establishment pays homage to a bygone era, when spirits were king and bartenders revered. The drinks menu of this Hong Kong gem boasts a daring selection of cognac and rare spirits, a handful of Japanese whiskeys and creations straight out of the imagination of the house’s experts. Enjoy the unique mixology in an atmosphere evoking the golden age of trips to new lands. Featuring the decor of cruise ships, the atmosphere of the Orient Express or cabins of vintage airliners, this bar is more like a movie set.

Effortlessly chic and dangerously captivating! And as an added bonus: the bar is a thriving music venue, where the jazz talents of tomorrow perform.

2/F, Printing House 6 Duddell St, Central Hong Kong foxglovehk.com

This storefront has no sign but instead a rather enigmatic little red door. Indeed, one hardly dares to push it open!

While the establishment does not really resemble a bar at first glance, it nevertheless hides one of the world’s best speakeasies.

Its name? Little Red Door, a venue inspired by the intoxicatingly hectic atmosphere of Brooklyn. With its brick walls, velvet chairs and jazzy music, you could almost believe you were there! Deceivingly simple, the cocktails at Little Red Door are both quirky and unexpected and include creations that are tasty and experimental, leading us to question preconceived ideas. The establishment’s new menu is a fun exercise in flavour and sensation. Called “Don’t Judge a Door by its Colour”, it includes cocktails with names like “Coffee without bitter”, “Bitter without coffee” “Sweet without honey” and “Honey without sweet”. Another highlight is a daring beverage made from blueberries, Vermouth and porcini mushrooms called “Champignon sans Umami”.

Its alter ego deserves a special mention too: “Umami sans Champignon”, a blend of rum, tomato oil and Comté cheese.

An address that titillates the taste buds!

60 Rue Charlot 75003 Paris lrdparis.com

Nestled in an abandoned subway station that once served as a shelter during air raids, lies this decidedly atypical speakeasy. In an old-fashioned station setting, somewhere between a ticket hall and control room, the Cahoots team has succeeded in offering customers an underground experience that is like no other. From the furniture to the staff outfits, the newspaper-like menu and vintage milk bottles, mugs and other old-style pieces serving as glasses for the cocktails, the decor and ambiance are perfectly executed.

In terms of flavours, the emphasis is on the experimental, incorporating fermentation and the ingredients of war rations that have long been forgotten.

Some of the more distinctive proposals on the menu include the “Knob Twiddler” made from Scotch whiskey, Harveys Amontillado sherry, wasabi sorbet and charcoal, served sitting in a radio that must be tuned to the right frequency to hear the music and release a cloud of smoke! Or The “Tanqueray No. Ten Station Clock”, served in a real desk clock. Unusual, secretive and historic at the same time, Cahoots is the perfect venue for an extraordinary drink.

5 Kingly St, Soho, London W1B 5PF cahoots-london.com

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While speakeasies are generally synonymous with discretion and a muted ambiance, Oriole undeniably stands out with its bright colours, colonial style and African artefacts. A space designed as an oasis of warmth, mystery and magic where, over the course of an evening, visitors can enjoy the glorious sensation of getting away from it all.

Oriole is a journey between the Old and the New World via the exoticism of the Orient. When it comes to ordering, customers are encouraged to be bold as the menu includes cocktails that can’t be found elsewhere.

Oriole’s promise? An adventure into unfamiliar flavours, the quest for something deliciously different. The fruit of experimentation and exploration, the adventurous creations are an ode to new flavours, with ingredients like nopal (Mexican prickly pear) or Voatsiperifery (a Tasmanian wild white peppercorn infusion). Lots of other surprises can be discovered on the Oriole menu, such as the “Cape of Good Hope”, a disconcerting blend of Gin, White Port, Fino Sherry and grapefruit liqueur, subtly spiced up with the rim of salt. Oriole has something to surprise even the most curious-minded of drinkers.

East Poultry Avenue Smithfield Markets London EC1A 9LH oriolebar.com

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BY LOCAL FASHION AND LIFESTYLE BLOGGER IZABELA SWITONKULINSKA

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ith no less than 11,000 followers on social media, Izabella Switon-Kulinska, also known as Bella Zofia, brilliantly carries out every aspect of her career as influencer, mother and business owner.Between photoshoots, meetings and fashion shows organisation, this beauty addict shares with Blush Dream her favourite brands and secret addresses in Geneva. (Re)discover the city as a girl boss !

By Marine Pasquier - Photos © Tomek Gola / The Style Studio Make-up Ellie Avramidou Syridou / @elliesmake_up

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Morning coffee at Le Bar at BeauRivage Hotel Geneva

Shopping time on Rue du Rhone

Day spa at Ambassade de la Beauté

I love stylish and sophisticated interiors of Le Bar. It's a wonderful place to have a coffee and croissant in the morning, afternoon tea or an aperitif. Beau-Rivage hotel is situated by the lake and has the most beautiful view on the harbour and Alps. In summer I like to meet friends in their terrace and in winter sip a hot chocolate in their cosy interiors.

Millé Milano is a brand that I have discovered during the last Milan Fashion Week and I immediately fell with love with their designs and philosophy. I spent hours at their showroom, because I couldn't choose which designs I love most. For me this brand embodies everything that I love abut fashion, it’s classic, chic and feminine the same time. On this photo I was wearing Tweed Bouclé Mini Blazer in cream white colour.

This is the most luxurious shopping street in Geneva and a true feast for the eyes.

I love everything about this street: beautiful architecture, boutiques, displays and coffee places. I could spend hours strolling there, visiting some of my favourite boutiques ( Bucherer, Chanel, Gucci ) or just do some window shopping and then enjoy some quality Swiss chocolate, coffee or simply have lunch or meeting at Globus.

Alila Brand is one of my favourite brands with coats and handbags in Geneva. I met the owner and designer of Alila few years ago when I organized a fashion show for his brand, since then we have become friends.

I not only organized couple fashion shows for Alila, but I wore their designs at the fashion weeks and events and modelled for their campaign. All designs are made in Geneva and production takes place in Italy, it’s a great combination: sophisticated design, high quality and unique pieces.

On this photo I am wearing an alpaca and wool bled coat and a handbag in fuchsia colour with a brass handle.

I am a fan of this beautiful institute since its opening in 2019. It’s a very special place and it’s designed the same way as the flagship Biologique Recherche institute in an old mansion at Champs-Elysees in Paris.

This place is also hidden gem and offers privacy, relaxation and a la carte Biologique Recherche treatments .

I am wearing another design from Swiss/ Italian Millé Milano brand. This time it’s a Tweed Bouclé Midi Blazer and Dress. It is made with finest tweed—bouclé and its fringes are handmade.

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AMBASSADE DE LA BEAUTÉ 31 RTE DE MALAGNOU, 1208 GENEVA AMBASSADEDELABEAUTE.CH WEARING BLAZER/DRESS BY MILLÉ MILANO MILLEMILANO.COM

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Simone Zanoni

a chef’s odyssey

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rom Cordon Bleu culinary school in London to Four Seasons George V in Paris, Simone Zanoni quickly became the new superstar chef in the very exclusive circle of French gastronomy. Portrait of the Italian chef who rocks the international culinary scene.

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A taste of childhood Originally from Lombardy, Michelin-starred chef Simone Zanoni grew up surrounded by his family, immersed in the Italian culinary tradition.

Many of his special memories include visits to his grandparents’ farm, where cheeses, cold meats and vegetables, as well as the importance of artisanal cuisine and fine produce shaped the personality of the future chef. With his grandmother as his teacher, Simone Zanoni discovered a love of “home cooking”, from which he still draws inspiration today in his own creations inspired by the memory of his favourite childhood dish, braised veal tortelli. “When my grandmother made tortelli, my job was to put the egg on the pasta.

Month after month, I learned how to make the recipe from scratch.” Encouraged by those close to him, the young Simone embarked on culinary studies in order to make a living from his passion.

He initially studied at the Istituto Alberghiero Polivalente before travelling to England to take courses at the prestigious Cordon Bleu culinary school.

A unique career path His confident talent was quickly noticed by his teachers, leading him to launch his career in some of the most reputable kitchens. First a commis chef and then chef de partie in Gordon Ramsay’s Michelin-starred restaurant Aubergine, Simone Zanoni progressively climbed the ranks alongside the British chef, becoming in 2003, head chef of the Trianon Palace restaurant, in Versailles.

Since 2016, Zanoni has worked in the kitchens of the Four Seasons Hôtel George V. This has served as a new challenge for the Italian chef, who has put in place a clever mix of high-end gastronomic proposals and simple but tasty and authentic dishes, in a tribute to his native Italy. From Vittelo Tonato to delicate “crudos” or the famous onion tarte tatin with its Parmesan ice cream, Zanoni has adapted to the codes of Le George with an emphasis on conviviality and good food, in an imaginative menu that evolves depending on the season. With recipes inspired by sunnier climes, the Parisian establishment obtained a Michelin star, just one year after the arrival of its new chef.

An eco-sustainable cuisine A challenge met with flying colours that has left room for another battle close to the chef’s heart: that of a more sustainable gastronomy. The vegetables in Simone Zanoni’s recipes come from his kitchen garden in Versailles, nourished by compost coming from kitchen waste and scraps; he also recycles coffee grounds and even uses filtered water. This virtuous system has been redesigned to anchor Le George in an eco-responsible approach.

Every day, Zanoni strives to be the spokesperson for a new generation of chefs, to show them that it is possible to do the right thing. More than a mere cook, he is an enthusiast who allows us to travel thanks to his Mediterranean conviviality and his traditional yet eco-sustainable cuisine.

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From Da Matteo’s Kitchen

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a Matteo is a slice of Italy in the heart of Calvin’s city. An offshoot of Genevan institution Da Paolo, this new-style brasserie housed in a bold glass and steel atrium offers a fresh take on Mediterranean cuisine for the delight of epicures. Playful reworkings of Italian classics such as antipasti, pasta and risottos and an extensive wine list make this the perfect place to (re)discover Italian gastronomy’s vast palette of subtle flavours.

Whether you’re socializing to music after work or talking business over lunch, every one of chef Ismail Kurt’s concoctions brings a touch of Mediterranean sunshine to your plate in ever more startling combinations. The man who presides over the ovens of Genevan foodies’ favourite new hangout lets Blush Editions in on the secrets of one of his star recipes.

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Slow-cooked egg with tomato and basil foam and Parmesan shavings Ingredients for 1 serving - - - - - - - - -

1 egg 1 l. full-fat cream 250 g. blended tomato and basil sauce 70 g. grated parmesan 2 tablespoons corn starch 3 g. agar-agar a few fresh cherry tomatoes a few Parmesan shavings a few garlic croûtons

Slow-cook your egg for an hour at 64°C. While the egg is cooking, make the tomato and basil foam.

Mix the cream with the tomato sauce, the corn starch and the agaragar, then bring to the boil. Cook for 2-3 minutes to activate the agar-agar so that it starts to gel, then whisk in the grated Parmesan.

Fill your siphon with the mixture, using two cartridges to obtain a light, airy foam.

Once the egg is cooked, you can dress it. Arrange the cherry tomatoes in the bottom of a soup plate, then add the slow-cooked egg.

Cover with the foam and garnish with a few garlic croûtons and Parmesan shavings.

Delicious!

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