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Homerun Brokers is all about experienced teamwork. We bring you buying, rental and sales expertise, as well as investment management services. The focus is on the best Marbella has, from premium villas to luxury apartments. Whether it be a rental before you buy, holiday residence to own or a property to earn from, we go the full nine yards to find it. With access to a complete range across the market, the legwork is all down to us, without you having to go via many agencies.

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Sierra Blanca This stunning villa has just been completed and is one of the few modern villas available in the most exclusive gated community in Marbella.

Presenting magnificient architecture and interior design with beautiful attention to details. The villa offers an incomparable mix of contemporary chic and traditional allure. The property is built on a spacious plot and boasts

impressive and ample reception areas, as well as stylish and large bedroom suites. The lowel level of the house is destinated to the high-end leisure entertainment and includes a games room, wine cellar, sauna, turkish bath, library, as well as a staff suite. 6 beds, 9 baths. Built 882 m2, plot 2.168 m2.

E&V ID: W-02NGNH. Price: 7.800.000 €.

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Beachfront - Los Monteros Villa 7 is definitely one of the most impressive frontline beach residences ever built in Spain. A state-of-the-art property located in one of the most upmarket beach resorts. This villa offers a unique architecture and interior design never seen before in Marbella. This avant-garde villa offers unparalleled luxury using an unconventional selection of premium

materials, spectacular craftsmanship and design. With stunning sea views from almost every corner, this home boasts spacious reception areas and exquisite bedroom suites, as well as a fantastic solarium with an additional private pool and chill-out areas. 6 beds, 6 baths. Built 1.229 m2, plot 1.500 m2.

E&V ID: W-02JNBD. Price: 11.750.000 €.

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Frontline Marbella ClubGolf Golf Resort Los Flamingos A showcase of extraordinary architecture, presenting modern living at its best in the very sought-after Marbella Club Golf Resort. Affording breathtaking sea and mountains views, this property is built to perfection with extraordinary craftsmanship using only the best materials. The glass pavilion entrance welcomes to the exceptional salon, dining area and kitchen. The property is built surrounding

a spectacular courtyard with water features and additional outdoor sitting areas.

The villa boasts 6 large en-suite bedrooms including a master suite with a spacious dressing room. The latest technology in home automation, cinema room, Spa, indoor pool, sauna, gym. 6 beds, 9 baths. Built 1.370 m², plot 5.719 m².

E&V ID: W-02LQXG. Price: 9.500.000 €.

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Beachside - Marbesa This modern villa is located in one of the most prestigious and trendiest beachside urbanisations of Marbella, and only 150 meters from the beach.

The property offers breath-taking panoramic views to the sea, and has just been completed, built to the highest standards. The impressive main entrance leads into the reception area which includes an open-plan living

room with separate dining area, all with direct access to one of the many terraces and the swimming pool. The stylish decorated property provides a very well maintained and lush tropical large garden with barbecue area and chill-out corner. 5 beds, 5 baths. Built 915 m2, plot 1.400 m2.

E&V ID: W-02N749. Price: 4.500.000 €.

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Beachside - Puerto Banús Unique opportunity! This remarkable South facing villa is set in one of the most priviledged locations, in a very quiet and tranquil area only 100 meters from the beach and Puerto Banús. The property occupies a large plot of 2.300 m2 and offers a very stylish and luxurious living experience. The villa combines beautifully the Andalusian flair with an exquisite modern

interior design. Ample in and outdoor entertainment areas, beautiful large bedrooms and a remarkable master suite. Stunning interior patio, SPA area with a fully equipped gym and sauna. Well maintained mature gardens.

Independent staff apartment. 5 beds, 5 baths. Built 796 m2, plot 2.300 m2.

E&V ID: W-02NGUZ. Price: 5.950.000 €.

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Beachside - Puente Romano Unique opportunity to purchase a beautiful duplex penthouse in the most desirable location, within the grounds of the Puente Romano Beach and SPA Resort. The property has been fully refurbished to the highest standards, with the latest material trends and high-tech features offering a truly luxury living experience. All the interiors have been carefully

chosen by top interior designers. Spacious open plan living room, stantard modern kitchen, stylish bedrooms. Large terrace overlooking the pool and the beautiful garden including a lounge and dining areas, as well as space for sunbeds. 24-hour security. 4 beds, 4 baths. Built 232 m2, terrace 98 m2.

E&V ID: W-02OG0W. Price: 4.195.000 €.

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“PEACE IS THE HIGHEST GOAL IN LIFE AND IT BEGINS WITH A SMILE.” EVERY DAY IS A NEW BEGINNING, AND, FOR MANY, THIS WILL INDEED BE THE CASE, GIVEN RECENT EVENTS. DESPITE EVERYTHING, PEOPLE HAVE TREMENDOUS RESILIENCE, AND ALL OF US MUST SHOW MORE SOLIDARITY THAN EVER

On the cover, David Beckham; a successful man both in his family life and professional career, is now the face of TUDOR’s new Black Bay Chrono watch.

Kate Ozerov shows us her charming London home, and gives us tips and ideas from her blog, “Style’n’Snitch”.

A woman of incredible beauty and astute intelligence, Neri Oxman opens up our field of vision regarding the future of architecture.

In this issue, we present the new summer collections by the sparkling firm “Las Noches Ibiza”, and “Native Glame”.

I recommend any lovers of fine jewellery visit the exclusive Joyería La Fuente, located in the square of Puente Romano Beach Resort.

Unique pieces of the highest quality in all their designs.

Kiros Jewels displays its most sensual collection at Boho Club; versatile and elegant, ideal to be worn during the day or in the evening.

Golf enthusiasts have an appointment not to be missed at Los Naranjos Golf Course this summer. Fun and a great atmosphere are guaranteed!

For those who want to get away from it all, consider taking a trip to MOSKITO ISLAND. All this and much more!

I hope you all enjoy this summer with optimism and a new sense of illusion, in our small coastal city of Marbella. ■

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Dear Readers and Friends, Here we bring you the latest issue of Exclusive Life Magazine. This new chapter in our lives, where the anguish of Covid is finally starting to diminish, means we can welcome a new season that brings hope for everyone.

May is here, full of colour, taking us a step closer to the long-awaited summer, when we intend to live life to the full and enjoy the company of our friends and family in Marbella; a city that gets more and more beautiful every day, with a variety of events and parties not to be missed.

Have a great month of May and a fantastic summer!

Don’t forget to take care of yourselves, and be happy.

Queridos lectores y amigos : Os traemos una nueva edición de Exclusive Life Magazine. En esta nueva etapa de nuestras vidas, donde la tristeza del covid queda atrás y empezamos una nueva estación que trae consigo esperanza para todos.

Mayo llega lleno de colorido y nos acerca a ese ansiado verano, donde vamos a vivir al 100% y vamos a disfrutar de nuestros amigos y familiares, en esta Marbella que cada día está más y más bonita, llena de eventos y fiestas que no nos deberemos perder.

Feliz Mayo y Feliz Verano.

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David Beckham has been one of the most admired and talented football players of all time. With a captivating personality and a successful track record, he is a philanthropist, entrepreneur and global ambassador of style and glamour. The story of a dream come true

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avid Beckham had a childhood dream. Whenever he was asked what he wanted to be when he grew up, he would say a football player. This dream, and the perseverance of striving day after day, have turned him into one of the most acclaimed, beloved and successful players in the history of the sport. He has won 115 caps for England, 59 of them as captain; 6 English Premier League titles, 2 US Major League Soccer Cups, a Spanish League and a UEFA Champions League.

On the pitch he had a unique, spectacularly precise style. He was characterised by accurate passes, extraordinary shots on goal, and an accuracy that was decisive on the field, as portrayed in the film “I want to be like Beckham”. During his professional career, the player exceeded the expectations he once barely dared to imagine.

REINVENTING HIMSELF One of David Beckham’s hallmarks is his tenacity. On the pitch, he never took anything for granted. Even when injured, or on loan to another team, he would train harder than anyone else.

As a player, he reinvented himself in every game. So much so, that even now that he is retired from professional sport, he continues to inspire millions of young people.

His philanthropic activities focus on the protection and welfare of children around the world. A UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, and committed to the fight against malaria, he devotes his energy and much of his time to programmes focused on the health and education of children in Africa.

In the present time, Beckham has gone one step further and has become much more than a legendary player, establishing himself as a global icon of fashion and style. He has managed to address the void that many athletes feel when their sporting career ends, becoming an icon for fashion brands and gaining millions of followers around the world through social media.

GOOD TASTE David Beckham is a versatile man who stands out for his good taste. “An Englishman loves a smart suit and a nice watch. They go well together,” he has remarked on more than one occasion. A lifelong lover of wristwatches, he got to know Tudor through its sister brand, Rolex, of which he has owned several models. “I like the attention to detail,” he has commented.

In 2017, Tudor launched a campaign called “Born To Dare”, highlighting the history of people who have managed to do extraordinary things on land, ice, air and underwater with a Tudor on their wrist. Not surprisingly, David Beckham became one of its ambassadors, confirming that each of his achievements has been the result of an intrepid outlook on life.

Married to Victoria Beckham since 1999, father of four children, and having gone from being a sports legend to a fashion icon, Beckham is one of those people who inspire. A champion who has managed to face his fears and who has developed the ability to take chances and reinvent himself day after day.

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BLACK BAY CHRONO, THE WATCH WORN BY DAVID BECKHAM True to the aesthetics of the Black Bay, the Black Bay Chrono model has adopted the signature “Snowflake” hands, one of the brand’s trademarks for diving watches since 1969, in an improved version to ensure optimum legibility of the information on its domed dial.

Available in two versions, matt black or opaline, the dial, with a rounded finish, features two hollowed sub-counters in contrasting colours, matt black and opaline white respectively, for optimal legibility. Inspired by the first generation of TUDOR chronographs, it features a 45-minute counter and a date aperture at 6 o’clock.

The unmistakable characteristics of the Black Bay are preserved in a 41millimetre steel case refined by the ingenious cut of the lower part of the sapphire crystal and a repositioned movement. Among its many distinctive technical features, this model is water-resistant to 200 metres (with each watch factory-tested to 625 metres) and comes with a case and bracelet in 316L stainless steel, and a movement manufactured by Tudor and certified by the COSC, boasting a 70-hour power reserve.

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David BECKHAM Y el sueño se hizo realidad

David Beckham ha sido uno de los jugadores de fútbol más admirados y con más talento de todos los tiempos.

Con una personalidad arrolladora y la estela de una trayectoria de éxito, es filántropo, emprendedor y embajador mundial del estilo y el glamour.

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e niño, David Beckham tenía un sueño. Cada vez que le preguntaban qué quería ser de mayor, él respondía que jugador de fútbol. Esta ilusión, y el tesón del esfuerzo diario, hizo que se convirtiera en uno de los jugadores más aclamados, queridos y de mayor éxito de la historia de este deporte. En su palmarés destacan 115 partidos con la selección inglesa de fútbol, 59 de ellos como capitán. Consiguió 6 títulos de Premier League inglesa, 2 copas de Major League Soccer estadounidense, una Liga española y una UEFA Champions League.

En el campo tenía un estilo único, preciso y espectacular. Le caracterizaban sus pases certeros, extraordinarios tiros a puerta y una precisión que resultaba determinante en el campo, tal y como en su día reflejó la película “Quiero ser como Beckham”. Durante sus años como profesional, el jugador consiguió cumplir con creces lo que un día se atrevió a imaginar.

REINVENTÁNDOSE A SÍ MISMO Una de las características de David Beckham es su tenacidad. En el campo de juego nunca daba nada por hecho. Incluso lesionado, o cedido a otro equipo, entrenaba más duro que el resto. Como jugador, se reinventó a sí mismo en cada partido. Hasta el punto que, ya retirado del deporte profesional, sigue inspirando a millones de jóvenes.

Sus actividades filantrópicas se centran en la protección y el bienestar infantil en el mundo. Embajador de Buena Voluntad de UNICEF y comprometido en la lucha contra la malaria, dedica su energía y gran parte de su tiempo a programas orientados a la salud y la educación de los niños en África.

Actualmente, Beckham ha ido un paso más allá y se ha convertido en mucho más que un jugador legendario, estableciéndose como un icono mundial de la

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BLACK BAY CHRONO, EL RELOJ QUE LUCE DAVID BECKHAM Fiel a la estética del Black Bay, el modelo Black Bay Chrono ha hecho suyas las famosas agujas «Snowflake», una de las señas de identidad de la marca para los relojes de buceo desde 1969, en una versión perfeccionada para garantizar una óptima legibilidad de la información en su esfera abombada.

Disponible en dos versiones, negro mate u opalina, la esfera incluye dos subcontadores huecos de colores contrastados, negro mate y blanco opalina respectivamente, para una óptima legibilidad.

Su acabado es redondeado. Inspirado en la primera generación de cronógrafos TUDOR, cuenta con un contador de 45 minutos y una ventanilla de fecha situada a las 6 horas.

Las inconfundibles características del Black Bay se conservan en una caja de acero de 41 milímetros de diámetro refinada por el ingenioso corte de la parte inferior del cristal de zafiro y un movimiento reposicionado. Entre sus muchas y distintivas características técnicas, este modelo es resistente al agua hasta 200 metros (con cada reloj probado en fábrica hasta 625 metros) y viene con una caja y un brazalete de acero inoxidable 316L, y un movimiento fabricado por TUDOR y certificado por el COSC, que cuenta con una reserva de marcha de 70 horas.

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moda y el estilo. Ha conseguido afrontar el vacío que sienten muchos deportistas cuando acaba su carrera deportiva y se ha transformado en un icono para las firmas, consiguiendo millones de seguidores en todo el mundo a través de las redes sociales.

EL BUEN GUSTO David Beckham es un hombre polifacético que destaca por su buen gusto. “A un inglés le encanta un traje elegante y un bonito reloj. Combinan bien juntos”, ha apuntado en más de una ocasión. Amante de los relojes de pulsera desde siempre, conoció Tudor a través de su marca hermana, Rolex, de la que tenía varios modelos. “Me gusta la atención en los pequeños detalles”, señala al respecto.

En 2017, la firma Tudor lanzó una campaña llamada “Born To Dare”, con la que ponía en valor la historia de personas que consiguieron hacer cosas extraordinarias en tierra, hielo, aire y bajo el agua con un Tudor en la muñeca. David Beckham se convirtió, como no podía ser de otro modo, en uno de sus embajadores, constatando que cada uno de sus logros ha sido el resultado de una actitud valiente ante la vida.

Casado desde 1999 con Victoria Beckham, y padre de cuatro hijos, y tras pasar de ser un referente en el mundo del deporte a un icono en la moda, Beckham es una de esas personas que inspiran. Un ganador que ha sabido enfrentarse a sus miedos, y que ha adquirido la habilidad de arriesgar y reinventarse día tras día.

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Kate Ozerov is a lifestyle influencer who I had the pleasure of meeting last week! She lives in London and has worked as an investment banker for 11 years before becoming a digital creator. She also has two beautiful young kids.

Her blog Style’n’Snitch www.stylensnitch.com is her drawing board and a compilation of Kate’s personal style and her unique perspective on life, as a wife, mother, fashion addict and travel enthusiast. She brings a wealth of interesting ideas on how to spend time as a family and places to go, as well as always showcasing unique clothing and accessories from international designers around the world.

Social media is one of the largest parts of the internet these days and millions of users have found creative ways to use it and some even managed to build a solid career path on it!

Today there are many hundreds of active influencers and lifestyle creators on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. And whilst some are more open than others, lifestyle creators tend to share certain parts of their lives that are attractive to specific demographics and their audience. They create and have powerful influence in their social communities.

ABOUT HER: Kate grew up in Ukraine. In the 1980’s there was no real concept of fashion houses, nor did modelling exist as a career. The clothes were mass-produced for the sole purposes of comfort and utility, and were specially made to suit your occupation, whether it be an engineer or a school teacher. We didn’t get to choose which colours suited us best, and we certainly didn’t get to opt for the most flattering shape!

“I was therefore always excited to find my mother making clothes. Somehow she managed to find foreign magazines to feed her imagination so she could design eye-catching and unique dresses (with a little help from the tailor next door).

“I moved with my family to the UK in 1992, ready to embrace a new world of possibilities. Just as I had planned, I went to school, graduated and found a high-profile job in the city. Working for one of the world’s top investment banks I became well acquainted with international client relations, managing global financial institutions and cutting major investment deals. I achieved what I had set out to achieve, but my passion to create prevailed.”

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“Art, design and fashion have always been at the forefront of my life – even when I was knee-deep in business deals, and I’ve been fortunate enough to have been exposed to a vast array of cultures and nations, from Mongolia to Uzbekistan. I hope I can translate all of these experiences into my blog.”

“I’m also a Mum to two young children. Some days I’ll run the kids to school in flats and no make-up, before frantically dashing off to work in Central London, pulling a Superman-like outfit change en route.

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On arrival, I use my six-inch heels and quickly coiffured hair to hide the evidence of my morning spent taming toddler’s tantrums.”

Nowadays, it’s so easy for working women to get consumed by their jobs, their families, and life’s endless list of other responsibilities. But we ladies shouldn’t have to lose pride in our appearances to keep up. “I hope I can share with you all the tips, tricks, shortcuts and necessities I’ve found along the way that help me maintain a hectic, tiring, sometimes draining, but always fabulous lifestyle.”

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ordi Cruz could be defined in many ways, but tenacity, passion and perseverance are probably the terms that best sum up his personality. Born in Manresa (Barcelona), the chef studied culinary arts at the Escuela Superior de Hostelería Joviat. He’d always known that cooking was his vocation, so at the age of 14, he started working at the restaurant Estany Clar de Cercs, Barcelona, where he received his first Michelin star in 2004, at the age of 24, becoming the youngest chef in Spain and the second youngest in the world to receive this distinction.

In 2007, Cruz left Estany Clar to become the manager and head chef of Angle de Món Sant Benet, Barcelona, which was awarded a Michelin star a year later. In 2010, he joined the management of ABaC Restaurant & Hotel, an authentic gastronomic gem and one of the most exclusive establishments in the city, where he was awarded a second Michelin star in 2012, and three Repsol Suns a year later.

The restaurant obtained its third Michelin star in 2017, situating it at the highest level of the Gastronomic Guide, and becoming the second restaurant in the city of Barcelona to hold such a prestigious award.

Apart from his work in the kitchen and his television experience as a judge on MasterChef since 2013, Cruz is the author of six books on gastronomy. Within his profession, the coherence and his unique approach to avant-garde cuisine has continued to transcend changing fashions and trends.

THE PHILOSOPHY OF ABAC RESTAURANT The concept of ABaC restaurant is based on three fundamental elements: tradition, modernity and product. As far as tradition is concerned, creativity is in their DNA. Drawing inspiration from everything that dwells in the depths of time and progressing with respect for the traditional dishes, all that is needed is attained in order to reach the point of understanding what novel really is.

The restaurant’s cuisine is unpretentious yet unique, reinventing itself on a daily basis. The endless hours of burners, trials and tests serve to create something different. Although the intention is not to be unique or shine like a shooting star, what is clear is that the restaurant serves food like no other to be found anywhere else in the world.

Furthermore, the concept of the restaurant focuses on the product, based on the conviction that you can only make exceptional cuisine if you use the best ingredients. Quality, freshness and natural flavours are its added values, which make for incredible gastronomic proposals, in the knowledge that local products are the best.■

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SPACE AND MENU A lobby dominated by a sulphurised steel lattice screen welcomes diners, who are seated in one of the elegant lounges where order, shapes and materials have been prioritised in their meticulous decoration. Waxed oak floors with rustic grey tones; oval tables that add character and intimacy to the space; overhead and perimeter lighting that put the dish in the spotlight while providing a warm ambience.

The furniture is made of spazzolato oak, and sheer satin textiles in grey tones frame the large windows that overlook the garden. A luxury of details on a par with the exquisite wine cellar and acclaimed gastronomy, with dishes such as prawn bouillabaisse infused with orange, saffron and plankton bread; clams with caviar and lime, or Lulo ceviche with oysters and pisco sour.

A true delight for the senses.

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A Jordi Cruz hay muchas maneras de definirle, pero probablemente tenacidad, pasión y constancia son las que mejor se ajustan a su forma de ser. Nacido en Manresa (Barcelona), el chef realizó sus estudios de cocina en la Escuela Superior de Hostelería Joviat. Siempre supo que la cocina era lo suyo, lo que le llevó a comenzar a trabajar a los 14 años en el restaurante Estany Clar de Cercs, en Barcelona, el establecimiento donde recibió su primera estrella Michelin en 2004, convirtiéndose a sus 24 años en el chef más joven de España, y el segundo del mundo, en recibir esta distinción.

En 2007, Cruz dejó el Estany Clar y pasó a ser gerente y jefe de cocina del restaurante Angle de Món Sant Benet, en Barcelona, que consiguió una estrella Michelin un año más tarde. En 2010 se incorpora al equipo directivo de ABaC Restaurant&Hotel, una auténtica joya gastronómica y uno de los lugares más exclusivos de la ciudad, donde consiguió la segunda estrella Michelin en 2012 y tres Soles Repsol un año más tarde.

En 2017, el restaurante obtiene su tercera estrella Michelin, situándose en el eslabón más alto de la Guía Gastronómica, y convirtiéndose en el segundo restaurante de la ciudad de Bar-

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celona en ostentar tan preciado galardón. Paralelamente a su trabajo entre fogones y a su experiencia televisiva como jurado en el programa Master Chef desde 2013, Cruz es autor de seis libros de gastronomía. La profesión destaca de él su coherencia y su idea propia de cocina de vanguardia, alejada de las modas y las tendencias del momento.

FILOSOFÍA DEL RESTAURANTE ABAC El restaurante ABaC se apoya en tres bases fundamentales: tradición, modernidad y producto. En cuanto a tradición se refiere, su ADN es creativo. De todo lo que habita en la memoria se saca lo necesario para avanzar desde el respeto que ofrecen los platos tradicionales para llegar a ese punto exacto donde entender qué es realmente nuevo.

La cocina del restaurante no quiere ser pretenciosa pero sí singular, reinventándose cada día. Las horas de fuego, cuchara y cazuela consiguen crear algo diferente. Y sin pretender ser únicos pero fugaces, se tiene claro que en el local se da de comer lo que no puede probarse en cualquier otro lugar del mundo.

Además, el concepto del restaurante pone su foco en el producto, desde el convencimiento de que solo se puede hacer una gran cocina si se tienen los mejores ingredientes. Calidad, frescura y sabor natural son sus valores añadidos, que permiten ofrecer apuestas gastronómicas increíbles, teniendo claro que lo mejor es lo más cercano.

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ESPACIO Y CARTA Un vestíbulo presidido por una celosía de acero sulfurizado da la bienvenida al comensal, que es acomodado en uno de los distinguidos salones, donde prima el orden, las formas y los materiales en su cuidada decoración. Se pueden encontrar suelos de tarima de roble encerado con tintes grises de aire rústicos, mesas ovaladas que otorgan carácter y privacidad al espacio, lámparas de luz cenital y perimetral que dan protagonismo al plato y, en definitiva, un entorno cálido.

Los muebles son de roble macizo spazzolato y los textiles de visillo y raso en tonalidades grises enmarcan unos grandes ventanales con vistas al jardín.

Todo un lujo de detalles a la altura de una prestigiosa gastronomía y una exquisita bodega, con platos como bullabesa de gambas infusionada con naranja, azafrán y pan de plancton; almejas con caviar y lima, o ceviche de Lulo con ostras y pisco sour. Una auténtica exquisitez para los sentidos.

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Carre de Cordero Ajo Romero Sal Pimienta Aove Mix setas Jugo de Miel de Caña

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Porcionamos el rack de cordero en 2 y envasamos en bolsas de vacio con ajo romero aove y sal pimienta.

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Rack of Lamb Garlic Rosemary Salt Pepper Extra Virgen Olive Oil Mixed Mushrooms Sugarcane Juice

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Divide the rack of lamb into 2 portions, and pack into vacuum bags with the garlic, rosemary, olive oil and salt and pepper.

Cocinamos en el roner durante 4 horas a 75 grados.

Cook in the roner for 4 hours at 75 degrees.

Para el emplatado regeneramos el cordero en el baño maria 5 minutos y terminamos en la parrila hasta que se dore, mientras salteamos el mix de setas y el jugo de miel de caña.

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To serve, regenerate the lamb in a bain-marie for 5 minutes, and finish off by grilling until golden brown. in the meantime, sauté the mixed mushrooms with the sugarcane juice.

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he American-Israeli architect and designer Neri Oxman is a true revolutionary. Ahead of her time, her work has been said to mark a before and after in the way of understanding the world, architecture and design. But in order to appreciate how she has managed to combine design, biology, computing and materials engineering in such a prodigious way, we must go back to her beginnings.

Oxman was born in Haifa, Israel. The daughter of Robert and Rivka, both architects, she spent hours in her grandmother’s garden and at her parents’ studio. As a result of this, both worlds - the natural and the man-made - merged on the same plane, planting a seed that would awaken years later, thanks to her privileged mind.

She enlisted in the Israeli Air Force to serve in the military, reaching the rank of first lieutenant.

Afterwards, she moved to Hebrew University’s Hadassah Medical School in Jerusalem to study medicine. Two years were enough for Oxman to discover that in fact architecture was her true vocation, so she dropped out in order to enrol at the Technion in her native country, to then continue her education in London and Boston. It was in Boston that she joined the doctoral programme in architecture at MIT. Even then, her goal was clear: to delve deeper into material-sensitive design, which led her to further her career and become an associate professor at MIT. MATERIAL ECOLOGY Neri Oxman has coined the term “Material Ecology” to define her work, which places materials at the centre of her research. Her designs, inspired by nature and biology, have taken her projects to the most prestigious museums around the world, from the American MoMA to the Centre Pompidou, as well as the Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Boston Museum of Science.

Experts such as Andrew Bolton have described her works as “otherworldly - defined by neither time nor place”. In this context, Oxman describes the universe as a gigantic organism full of colour gradients and physical properties rather than defined boundaries. She therefore proposes the use of biological forms and textures, and includes living elements in her manufacturing processes, such as the glowing bacteria in Mushtari.

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In 2013, Oxman conducted a pioneering research project, using more than 6,500 free-ranging silkworms to build a nylon-framed dome as part of the Silk Pavilion project. A year later, a water-based digital fabrication platform was included in the Ocean Pavilion, where structures were built from soluble organic fibres.

And just a few months later, in the Synthetic Apiary, a study was carried out on the behaviour of bees, which unwittingly served as a source of inspiration.

SCIENCES IN CORRELATION For Oxman, there should be a permanent correlation between science, engineering, design and art, so that it is unclear where one discipline ends and the other begins. With this premise, she has proposed a more significant role for architecture in society, on a par with science and engineering.

Many of Oxman’s projects use 3D printing, and she is credited with developing the first equipment to produce optically transparent glass. Her research into 3D printed clothing has been

used in shows and on catwalks. The techniques are so advanced that MoMA curator Paola Antonelli has said of her, “She is a person ahead of her time, not of her time”, while editor and critic Bruce Sterling has commented that her work is “shatteringly different from anything before”.

In her personal life, Neri Oxman was married to Argentinian composer Osvaldo Golijov, and was briefly linked to actor Brad Pitt, who is passionate about architecture, design and art. She is currently married to the American investor, Bill Ackman, with whom she has a daughter, Raika.

Oxman, in her capacity as director of the Mediated Matter Group at the MIT Media Lab, continues to focus on designs that will not be implemented this year. They will not even be launched this decade. Experts predict that the projects on which the architect is working will probably reach their maximum expression in 50 years’ time. ■

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a arquitecta y diseñador israelí Neri Oxman es una auténtica revolucionaria.

Adelantada a su época, de su trabajo se ha dicho que marca un antes y un después en la manera de entender el mundo, la arquitectura y el diseño. Pero para conocer cómo ha logrado combinar diseño, biología, computación e ingeniería de materiales de una forma tan prodigiosa hay que remontarse a sus orígenes.

Oxman nació en Haifa (Israel). Hija de Robert y Rivka, ambos arquitectos, pasaba horas en el jardín de su abuela y en el estudio de sus padres, de tal manera que ambos mundos, el natural y el hecho a la medida de la escala del hombre, se fundieron en un mismo plano, dejando una semilla que años más tarde despertaría gracias a su mente privilegiada.

Para servir a las fuerzas armadas se alistó en la Fuerza Aérea de Israel, alcanzando el rango de primer teniente. Después, se trasladó a la Universidad Hadassah Medical School de Jerusalén para estudiar Medicina. Dos años le bastaron a Oxman para descubrir que lo suyo era, realmente, la arquitectura, por lo que prosiguió sus estudios matriculándose en el Technion, en su país natal, y después continuó su formación en Londres y en Boston. Fue en la ciudad estadounidense donde se unió al programa de doctorado de arquitectura del MIT. Ya por entonces tenía claro su objetivo: profundizar en el diseño sensible a los materiales, algo que le llevó a avanzar en su carrera hasta convertirse en profesora asociada en el MIT.

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ECOLOGÍA MATERIAL Neri Oxman ha acuñado el término “ecología material” para definir su trabajo, que coloca a los materiales en el centro de sus investigaciones. Sus diseños, inspirados en la naturaleza y la biología, han llevado sus proyectos a los más prestigiosos museos de todo el mundo, desde el MoMA estadounidense al Centro Pompidou, pasando por el Museo de Artes Aplicadas de Viena, el Museo de Arte Moderno de San Francisco o el Museo de Ciencias de Boston.

Expertos como Andrew Bolton han descrito sus trabajos como “de otro mundo”, asegurando que “no se pueden definir, ni por espacio ni por lugar”. En este contexto, Oxman describe el universo como un gigantesco organismo lleno de degradados de color y propiedades físicas en vez de límites definidos. Por ello propone el uso de formas y texturas biológicas, e incluye a elementos vivos en sus procesos de fabricación, como las bacterias brillantes en Mushtari.

En 2013, Oxman realizó un proyecto de investigación pionero, utilizando más de 6.500 gusanos de seda en completa libertad para construir una cúpula con marco de nylon dentro del proyecto del Silk Pavilion. Un año más tarde, en el Ocean Pavilion, se incluyó una plataforma de fabricación basada en el agua, donde las estructuras se construían a base de fibras orgánicas solubles. Y solo unos meses después, en el Synthetic Apiary, se estudió el comportamiento de las abejas, que sin saberlo actuaron a modo de inspiración.

CIENCIAS EN CONEXIÓN Para Oxman, la ciencia, la ingeniería, el diseño y el arte deberían estar en permanente conexión, de manera que no se supiera bien cuándo acaba una disciplina y empieza la otra. Con esta premisa, ha propuesto un papel más profundo de la arquitectura en la sociedad, en un mano a mano con la ciencia y la ingeniería.

Muchos de los proyectos de Oxman utilizan la impresión 3D y a ella se le debe el primer equipo para vidrio ópticamente transparente. Su investigación orientada a la ropa impresa en 3D ha sido utilizada en espectáculos y desfiles de moda. Las técnicas son tan avanzadas que la conservadora del MoMA, Paola Antonelli, ha dicho de ella que “no parece una persona de su tiempo”, mientras que el editor y crítico Bruce Sterling ha comentado que su obra es “desgarradoramente diferente a cualquier otra cosa anterior”.

En su vida personal, Neri Oxman ha estado casada con el compositor argentino Osvaldo Golijov y posteriormente se le relacionó con el actor Brad Pitt, apasionado por la arquitectura, el diseño y el arte. Actualmente, está casada con el gestor Bill Ackman, con quien tiene una hija, Raika.

Oxman, desde su puesto de directora del Mediated Matter Group del Media Lab del MIT, sigue enfocada en diseños que no se implementarán este año.

Ni tan siquiera verán la luz en esta década. Los expertos consideran que los proyectos en los que trabaja la arquitecta tendrán su máxima expresión, probablemente, dentro de 50 años.

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he fashion designer Jean-Paul Gaultier, an avid film buff, has dedicated part of his professional career to designing costumes for iconic films, and today he is the protagonist of an exhibition entitled “Cinema and Fashion. By Jean Paul Gaultier”, held at CaixaForum Madrid, and co-organised by Fundación La Caixa and La Cinémathèque Française.

The exhibition proposes an eclectic journey through different genres and styles, uniting cinema and fashion in a luxurious fashion show with top designers and film stars. All from the personal vision of Gaultier who, over and above his obsession with films and fashion fetishes, reflects on the role of both industries as driving forces to transform society.

CONTEMPORARY ALLUSIONS Divided into five areas, the exhibition reviews the presence of the fashion world of the silver screen, the contributions of great couturiers to film wardrobes, and the creation of male and female archetypes. The enfant terrible of fashion emphasises key aspects such as female empowerment, and pays heed to the influence of the rock, punk and queercore cultures that have had such an impact on fashion in recent years.

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The exhibition features works by outstanding designers, such as Coco Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Pierre Cardin and Sybilla, in addition to some 80 iconic looks from the silver screen, including dresses worn by Audrey Hepburn, Sharon Stone, Grace Kelly, Catherine Deneuve and Madonna. Gaultier also pays tribute to Spanish fashion and cinema, with allusions to the designer’s referential figures, such as Pedro Almodóvar, Rossy de Palma, Sara Montiel, Javier Bardem, Balenciaga, Paco Rabanne, and even Don Quixote.

Two films take pride of place in the exhibition. The first is Falbalas, a melodrama by Jacques Becker set in the flurry of activity of a post-war couture house. This was the initiatory film discovered by Gaultier at the age of 13, and whose images he transformed into fashion designs. The designer has often commented “Without the Falbalas fashion show, I would never have gone into this business”. The second feature film is William Klein’s “Who are you, Polly Maggoo?”, a satire on the self-centred delusions of the world of haute couture.

In any case, “Cinema and Fashion. By Jean Paul Gaultier” is not an exhaustive history of the relationship between fashion and cinema, but an immersion into the representations of gender roles through costumes. It features ultra-feminised Hollywood femme fatales, such as Mae West and Marilyn Monroe, in figure-hugging gowns with plunging necklines; but also the French star Brigitte Bardot, so often accused of breaching moral customs, at the forefront of simple, young, carefree ready-to-wear fashion.

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AN UNMISTAKABLE STYLE The couturier’s credo has always been to sexualise bodies, feminise male silhouettes, and give prominence to powerful women, in tune with the emerging avant-garde and emancipation movements, always defending the fact that for him, there is not only one type of beauty.

“In 1976, when I presented my first collection in Paris, I was considered non-conformist, far removed from the fine taste of Parisian chic. In fact, only English and Japanese journalists wrote positive reviews of my show. It’s true that I didn’t agree with the dictum that women must be hyper-feminine at any cost. What does that mean exactly?

Wearing frilly or patterned dresses, with flowers, with little printed birds? Well that’s not my style!” says Gaultier.

The enfant terrible of fashion was ahead of his time. He made Madonna’s dresses in the 1990s, and promoted the use of skirts for men. He also made a huge impact by featuring non-conventional models, such as older men, curvy women and tattooed models, and by playing with traditional gender roles in his fashion shows. This earned him harsh criticism, but also enormous popularity.

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La exposición propone un viaje ecléctico, a través de distintos géneros y estilos, uniendo cine y moda en un suntuoso desfile con grandes diseñadores y estrellas de cine. Todo ello desde la visión personal de Gaultier quien, más allá de sus obsesiones cinéfilas y fetiches de la moda, reflexiona sobre el papel de ambas industrias como potenciales motores de transformación de la sociedad.

GUIÑOS CONTEMPORÁNEOS Dividida en cinco ámbitos, la exposición revisa la presencia del mundo de la moda en el cine, las colaboraciones de grandes modistos en el vestuario de películas y la creación de los arquetipos masculinos y femeninos. El enfant terrible de la moda pone el acento en aspectos clave como el empoderamiento femenino y presta atención a la influencia de las culturas rock, punk y queer que tanto han marcado la moda en los últimos años.

En la exposición se pueden ver obras de diseñadores de la talla de Coco Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Pierre Cardin y Sybilla, así como cerca de 80 looks icónicos del cine, donde se puede apreciar vestidos de Audrey Hepburn, Sharon Stone, Grace Kelly, Catherine Deneuve o Madonna. Además, Gaultier rinde homenaje al cine y a la moda española, con guiños a figuras de referencia para el diseñador, como Pedro Almodóvar, Rossy de Palma, Sara Montiel, Javier Bardem, Balenciaga, Paco Rabanne e incluso Don Quijote.

Hay dos películas que ocupan un lugar de honor en la exposición. La primera es “Falbalas”, melodrama de Jacques Becker ambientado en el ajetreo de una casa de costura durante la posguerra. Esta fue la película iniciática que Gaultier descubrió a la edad de 13 años y cuyas imágenes transformaría en creaciones de moda. El diseñador señala que “sin el desfile de Falbalas, nunca me habría dedicado a este oficio”. El segundo largometraje es “¿Quién

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eres tú, Polly Maggoo?”, de William Klein, una sátira de los delirios egocéntricos del mundo de la alta costura. En cualquier caso, “Cine y moda. Por Jean Paul Gaultier” no es una historia exhaustiva de las relaciones entre la moda y el cine, sino una inmersión en las representaciones de los roles de género a través del vestuario. Por ella desfilan mujeres fatales ultrafeminizadas de Hollywood, como Mae West y Marilyn Monroe, con sus trajes ajustados de escotes vertiginosos. Pero también la estrella francesa Brigitte Bardot, tantas veces acusada de atentar contra las buenas costumbres, a la vanguardia de una moda prêt-à-porter simple, joven y despreocupada.

UN ESTILO PROPIO El credo del modisto siempre ha sido sexualizar los cuerpos, feminizar las siluetas masculinas y dar relevancia a las mujeres poderosas, en sintonía con las vanguardias emergentes y los movimientos de emancipación, defendiendo en todo momento que para él no existe un solo tipo de belleza.

“En 1976, cuando presenté mi primera colección en París, me consideraron un iconoclasta, apartado del buen gusto chic parisino. De hecho, solo los periodistas ingleses y japoneses escribieron bien sobre mi desfile. Es cierto que no estaba de acuerdo con el dictado de que las mujeres deben ser a toda costa hiperfemeninas. ¿Qué quiere decir eso exactamente? ¿Llevar vestidos con volantes o con motivos, con flores, con pajaritos estampados? ¡Pues ese no es mi estilo!”, señala Gaultier.

El enfant terrible de la moda fue un adelantado a su tiempo. Realizó los vestidos de la cantante Madonna en los años 1990 y fomentó el uso de faldas para los hombres. También causó un gran impacto al contar con modelos poco convencionales en sus desfiles -como hombres mayores, mujeres con curvas o modelos tatuadas- y por jugar con los roles tradicionales de género en sus desfiles. Esto le valió enormes críticas, pero también una enorme popularidad.

En 2020, Gaultier da fin a su carrera en las pasarelas. Terminaba así un legado de casi 5 décadas, aunque hoy en día no se olvidan las pinceladas de su excéntrica personalidad. Prueba de ello es esta exposición, que se puede ver en CaixaForum Madrid hasta el 5 de junio. ■

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SOFWAVE, THE SUPERB TM A BREAKTHROUGH IN ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGY FOR SKIN TIGHTENING LA NUEVA TECNOLOGÍA DE ULTRASONIDOS PARA TENSADO DE LA PIEL

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ife expectancy has increased, we live longer and we want to do it in the best possible way. To do this, in addition to following healthy eating habits and routine physical activity according to our means, we look for a physical appearance that follows our desire to feel young.

Dedicated to Aesthetic Medicine and General Surgery for almost thirty years, I have witnessed during that time an incredible technological development of equipment in the world of lasers and other energy sources to eliminate imperfections in the skin and improve its quality through procedures that are less and less invasive.

For two years we have been working with the new SOFWAVE ultrasound technology. We have the only team in Spain and were the first in Europe and up to today, even with the pandemic in between, we have carried out hundreds of treatments to the great satisfaction of our patients and even greater satisfaction to ourselves.

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The SOFWAVE ultrasound beams are released on the skin surface by means of an applicator that contains seven transducers, which create controlled heat in the dermis between 1.5 and 2 mm. below the skin surface without damaging the skin. This is the wonderful thing about this technology, not having to interrupt the daily routine after treatment because the skin is in perfect condition. That and the fact that only one or two sessions a year are necessary make this technique currently the most advanced for treating fine lines, superficial wrinkles and sagging skin.

the skin called the epidermis. This differentiates it from previous HIFU skin tightening technologies where there may be atrophy of fat in the treatment area.

This differentiates SOFWAVE from radiofrequency technologies with needles that are more invasive as they go through the skin, generating a necessary recovery time and post treatment care.

The controlled heating of the skin triggers a process that stimulates the synthesis of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, which all contribute to its improvement in terms of quality, without any secondary effect on the fat or upper part of

The treatment can be performed on any part of the face and body where you want to improve flaccidity. It is most often performed on the face, neck and inner arms. It can also be carried out locally around the eyes to lift the upper eyelids.

The results can start to be seen a month after treatment and become more evident after six months, with a lifting effect seen at the end of the treatment.

The skin tightening treatment with SOFWAVE can be carried out any time of the year and the patient does not need to follow a certain pattern after it, so they can continue with their daily routines such as sports and outdoor life. Women can apply makeup immediately after the procedure if they so wish.

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La esperanza de vida ha aumentado, vivimos más tiempo y queremos hacerlo de la mejor forma posible. Para ello además de seguir unos sanos hábitos en la alimentación y rutinaria actividad física acorde a nuestras posibilidades buscamos una apariencia que siga nuestros deseos de sentirnos jóvenes.

Dedicada casi 30 años a la Medicina Estética y Cirugía General he asistido durante este tiempo a un increíble desarrollo tecnológico de equipos en el mundo del láser y otras fuentes de energías para eliminar imperfecciones en la piel y mejorar su calidad mediante procedimientos que son cada vez menos invasivos.

Desde hace dos años trabajamos con la nueva tecnología de ultrasonidos SOFWAVE. Tenemos el único equipo en España y el primero de Europa y a día de hoy con una Pandemia en medio hemos realizado cientos de tratamientos con una gran satisfacción por parte de nuestros pacientes y mayor aún la nuestra.

Los haces de ultrasonidos del SOFWAVE se liberan en la superficie de la piel mediante un aplicador que contiene 7 transductores con lo cual se originará un calor controlado en la dermis entre 1,5 y 2mm por debajo de la superficie de la piel sin daño de la misma. Esto es lo maravilloso de esta tecnología: no tener que interrumpir la rutina diaria después del tratamiento porque la piel está en perfecto estado. Eso y el añadido de que sea necesario sólo una o dos sesiones al año hacen de esta técnica la más avanzada actualmente para tratar finas líneas, arrugas superficiales y flacidez de la piel.

Esto diferencia SOFWAVE de las tecnologías de Radiofrecuencia con agujas que son más invasivas al tener que atravesar la piel generando un tiempo necesario de recuperación y cuidados post tratamientos.

Bofere and seven months after a facial treatment with SofWave Antes y siete meses después de un tratamiento facial con SofWave

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El calentamiento controlado de la piel desencadena un proceso que estimula la síntesis de colágeno, elastina y ácido hialurónico lo que contribuye a la mejora de la misma en cuanto a calidad sin ningún efecto secundario en la grasa o parte superior de la piel llamada Epidermis. Esto lo diferencia de las tecnologías previas de tensado de la piel con HIFU en la que puede existir una atrofia de la grasa en la zona de tratamiento.

El tratamiento para tensado de la piel con SOFWAVE puede hacerse en cualquier época del año y el paciente no necesita seguir una pauta determinada después del mismo con lo cual puede seguir puede seguir su rutina diaria como puede ser el deporte y vida social. Las mujeres que lo deseen pueden maquillarse inmediatamente después del procedimiento si así lo desean.

Este tratamiento puede realizarse en cualquier parte de la cara y cuerpo en el que se desee mejorar la flacidez. Se realiza con más frecuencia en la cara y cuello y parte interna de brazos. Puede realizarse además localmente alrededor de los ojos para elevar los párpados superiores.

Los resultados comienzan a verse al mes del tratamiento y serán más evidentes a los 6 meses, aunque existe un efecto “lifting” al terminar el tratamiento. ■

Dra. Virginia M. Benítez Roig Hospital Helicópteros Sanitarios Tel. +34 951 104 714 | + 34 697 195 694 info@dravbenitez.com · www.dravbenitez.com

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THE DESIGNER WHO TURNED FASHION INTO A SPECTACLE

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Thierry Mugler was born in Strasbourg in 1948, and although he began his professional career as a classical dancer in the ballet corps for the Rhin Opera, at the age of 21, he moved to Paris to work as a photographer, while also designing clothes for various fashion workshops. A year later, his clothes were being sold in a small Parisian boutique, and soon after, they could be seen in large companies, although his signature was not yet on them. This was the first step towards the creation of his own label “Café de Paris”, which was inspiring due to its sophistication and extravagance, far removed from the more classical trends of the time.

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ugler, encouraged by the most powerful fashion editorials, opened his first boutique in Paris in 1978, presenting a men’s collection characterised by stylised shapes and large shoulder pads; the prelude to presenting his first haute couture collection, and achieving worldwide fame by designing the stunning black dress worn by Demi Moore in Adrian Lyne’s film An Indecent Proposal.

The dress, with its strategic cut-out design, became the most famous of the 1990s.

A DARING STYLE If there is one distinguishing feature of the designer, it is his daring style and his taste for an extreme aesthetic that sculpts the shape of the female body. Mugler was inspired by the iconography of the femme fatale of classic cinema, and offered splendid headpieces and hats, elegant stilettos, and some bizarre and extremely provocative designs. Thanks to the work and grace of his needlecraft, the models were transformed into insects, comic-book dominatrixes or film noir heroines.

Thierry Mugler’s fashion shows were iconic. Lasting almost an hour, when shows were typically

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half an hour, they were a real extravaganza that featured the best models of the time. Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell, Eva Herzigova, Linda Evangelista and Kate Moss all walked the same runway together.

Years later, the designer would reach millions of fans by designing the wardrobes of pop stars such as Beyoncé and Lady Gaga, who were elevated to the status of muses of female empowerment with his innovative style. But Mugler reached a point where he grew tired of always doing the same thing and, despite his success, he decided to bring to an end his time in fashion after his company was acquired by Clarins. He never stopped designing, however, and went on to design outfits for shows such as Cirque du Soleil and for cabaret performances at legendary Parisian venues such as the Moulin Rouge.

INNATE CREATIVITY Mugler, enveloped in an end of an era where fashion took a turn towards minimalism, turned his attention to the Clarins perfume line, creating the design, concept and campaigns for his legendary

perfume Angel, which, in his hands, has become the brand’s most iconic and best-selling perfume in its history. In his later years, Thierry Mugler dedicated his life to photography, one of his great passions. A fan of bodybuilding and cosmetic surgery, the designer’s physical appearance bore little resemblance to his early days in the fashion world.

Mugler died of natural causes on 22 January 2022.

Many of the celebrities and supermodels who had worn his designs remembered him as the designer who conceived clothing as a way of playing with the female anatomy. A true spectacle in which showmanship played a role as crucial as the design itself. The models, who once saw themselves transformed into amphibians, flowers and mermaids, science fiction heroines or film noir spies through his eyes and thanks to his needlecraft, mourned his loss.

Today, Thierry Mugler’s designs continue to inspire new generations in the fashion world, as they did throughout his career. “If I had a penny for every dress inspired by my designs, I’d be a multimillionaire,” the designer would say to those close to him. ■

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EL DISEÑADOR QUE CONVIRTIÓ LA MODA EN ESPECTÁCULO

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hierry Mugler nació en Estrasburgo en 1948, y aunque comenzó su carrera profesional como bailarín clásico en el ballet de la Ópera del Rin, a los 21 años se traslada a París para ejercer como fotógrafo, al tiempo que diseña prendas para varios talleres de moda. Un año más tarde, sus prendas se venden en una pequeña boutique parisina y poco después comienzan a verse en grandes industrias, aunque todavía no los firma con su nombre. Es el paso previo a la creación de su “Café de París”, su primera marca propia, que sorprende por su sofisticación y extravagancia, completamente alejada a las tendencias más clásicas del momento.

Mugler, alentado por las más poderosas editoriales de moda, abre su primera boutique en París en 1978, presentando una colección masculina caracterizada por formas estilizadas y grandes hombreras, la antesala a presentar su primera colección de alta costura y alcanzar fama mundial diseñando el llamativo vestido negro lucido por Demi Moore en la película Una proposición indecente, de Adrian Lyne. El diseño, con sus estratégicos cortes cut-out, se convirtió en el vestido más famoso de los años 90.

UN ESTILO ATREVIDO Si algo distingue al diseñador es su estilo atrevido y su gusto por una marcada estética que esculpe el cuerpo femenino. Mugler se inspira en la iconografía de mujer fatal del cine clásico y propone espléndidos tocados y sombreros, elegantes tacones de aguja y unos diseños bizarros y sumamente inquietantes.

Por obra y gracia de su aguja, las modelos se transforman en insectos, dominatrix de cómic o heroínas del cine negro.

Los desfiles de moda de Thierry Mugler fueron icónicos. Con casi una hora de duración, cuando lo habitual era media hora, eran un auténtico espectáculo que reunía a las mejores modelos de la época. Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell, Eva Herzigová, Linda Evangelista o Kate Moss desfilaban conjuntamente sobre una misma pasarela.

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Años después, el diseñador alcanzaría millones de fans al diseñar el vestuario de estrellas del pop, como Beyoncé o Lady Gaga, a quienes alzó con su innovador estilo como musas del empoderamiento femenino. Pero a Thierry Mugler llegó un momento en que le cansaba hacer siempre lo mismo y, a pesar de su éxito, decidió terminar su etapa en la moda tras la adquisición de su empresa por Clarins. A pesar de todo, nunca dejó de idear, dedicándose al diseño de ropa para espectáculos como el Circo del Sol o para las funciones de cabaré de míticos locales parisinos como Moulin Rouge.

UN CREADOR NATO Mugler, envuelto en un fin de siglo en el que la moda dio un giro hacia el minimalismo, se volcó en la línea de perfumes de Clarins, creando el diseño, el concepto y las campañas de su mítico perfume Angel, que en sus manos ha logrado ser el más icónico de la firma y el más vendido de la historia.

En los últimos años, Thierry Mugler vivía volcado en la fotografía, una de las grandes pasiones de su vida. Amante del culturismo y de la cirugía estética, su aspecto físico poco tenía que ver con el que el diseñador lucía en sus comienzos en el mundo de la moda.

Mugler murió por causas naturales el pasado 22 de enero de 2022. Muchas de las celebridades y supermodelos que llevaron sus diseños le recordaron como el diseñador que concebía la indumentaria como una forma de jugar con la anatomía femenina. Un auténtico espectáculo en el que la teatralidad tenía un papel al menos tan determinante como el propio diseño. Ellas, que en su día se vieron convertidas en anfibios, flores y sirenas, heroínas de ciencia ficción o espías de cine negro a través de su mirada y su aguja, lloraron su perdida.

Hoy, los diseños de Thierry Mugler siguen inspirando a nuevas generaciones en el mundo de la moda, como ocurrió a lo largo de su carrera. “Si me dieran un céntimo por cada vestido inspirado en mis diseños, sería multimillonario”, solía decir el diseñador a sus allegados. ■

MARBELLA – MADRID – IBIZA Boutique Las Noches Ibiza, Puente Romano Hotel - Marbella Calle Lagasca 21 - Madrid

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Our team consists of 32 professionals as: architects, interior designers, 3D render artists, furniture designers, project managers, the administration and logistic and of course our installation teams.

Since 2002, Ambience has been commissioned to work on luxury projects in the UK, Belgium, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Egypt, Switzerland and St Lucia, and has on-going projects with renowned architects and developers in both Spain and overseas.

We are experts in turn-key projects and meticulously plan every design aspect of each project, from the entire interior design and furniture concept to kitchens, bathrooms, fireplaces, wardrobes, floors, etc. attending to the most smallest details, matched to perfection with our carefully chosen craftsmen for our recognized and influential bespoke designs, as well as always sourcing the new international suppliers and partnering with the most acclaimed furniture, lighting and accessories brands worldwide.

We believe that synergetic partnerships are the key to the steady growth of our company and our international success.

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THE JEWELER IN THE SHADOW DE LA FUENTE FINE JEWELLERY WAS BORN IN MARBELLA IN 1994 IN THE SPIRIT OF ONLY SELLING TO THE BEST JEWELRY STORES IN SPAIN, AMONG THEM TO THOSE LOCATED ON THE COSTA DEL SOL, UNTIL IN 2009 A DECISION WAS MADE TO DIRECTLY SELL TO THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS PRIVATE CLIENTELE ON THE FIVE CONTINENTS, ESPECIALLY TO FAMOUS BUSINESS PEOPLE FROM EASTERN EUROPE, NORTHERN EUROPE AND ARAB COUNTRIES.

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Pepe de la Fuente, from its Showroom, which can only be accessed by referral and by appointment, has been supplying the most amazing and sought-after Jewels and Precious Stones on planet earth for more than 25 years.

Thanks to its High Jewellery workshops, De la Fuente Fine Jewellery is able to manufacture any design that its customers may have in mind, and always at a wholesale price, and always with the best jewellery standards.

One of the specialties of De la Fuente Fine Jewellery is to find gemstones as an investment for its most demanding clients, who aim at diversifying their assets, in addition to gathering very significant amounts of money that fit inside the closed fist of one of their hands. Currently, the best-performing gemstones with a specific quality and origin (this is where the secret formula of the company lies: having gained an in-depth knowledge of the market and the different qualities, sizes and origins of the stones), are the Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Colored Diamonds and Spinels

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In the summer of 2021 they were selected by the Nobu Hotel as Trusted Jewellery Business to become part of the neuralgic center of high society that “La Plaza” in the hotel complex Puente Romano represents in Marbella.

When Pepe de la Fuente asked the question: What do your customers value most about your business? He replied without a second thought “absolute discretion and prices”.

At De la Fuente, we are actively searching to purchase suitable jewels and precious stones for our stock and collector clients.

The De la Fuente team is pleased to offer you an appraisal, provide advice for discreet sales and purchases, and assist you through the entire process.

Confidentiality and anonymity strictly respected.

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Villa Gratitude GOLDEN MILE, MARBELLA

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WHO? In order to break the rules, you must first master them. Belgian-born artist Isabelle Scheltjens is living proof of this. After having gained international recognition and praise, she is now dubbed “The Queen of Dots” in the contemporary art world.

WHAT? Her artworks translate the language of luxury and art into an incredible explosion of energy. Isabelle’s creations are pieces of bold – yet delicate – art for confident owners. Her neo-pointillistic juxtaposition of hand cut layered glass shards gives life to unique portraits captivate our hearts, intrigue our Luxurious glass-fusion artworks hand made bythat Isabelle Scheltjens. senses Her and striking bewitchartworks the spirit.have gained international praise and recognition all over the world: Monaco, Dubai, Saint-Tropez, Paris, New York, London, and many more.

WHERE? Come visit us at BLIZZ ART GALLERY and experience her uniqueness up close.

You can find us in Puerto Banús – the perfect location in which to have Isabelle’s artworks redefine expectations in a blizzard of pure creativity and invention. Adding to the Puerto Banús experience, Blizz Art Gallery is now a part of the picture… Another tile in the mosaic.

Come visit us at Calle Ribera, Casa N, Local 18, planta baja 29660 Puerto Banús, Marbella… and see for yourself!

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VERDE MARE A NEW CONCEPT OF LUXURY LIVING NEXT TO THE BEACH

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E&V ID: W-02O10B PRICE: 2.850.000 € BED: 5 BATH: 6 BUILT: 585 M²

Every city and property market has an area that is upwardly mobile; an established residential zone that is undergoing a revival in interest, and the urban renovation that comes with it. In the case of Marbella, it is Marbesa, and the fact that many consider it to be Marbella’s ‘Malibu’ adds further allure to one of the best investment hot spots on the coast.

If Marbesa offers a very interesting proposition within the Marbella property market, then Verde Mare stands out as the finest and most stylish villa available within it right now.

Being one of the trendiest modern homes on the beachside of Marbesa, set on a very private and elevated corner plot, this luxurious, modern five-bedroom, six-bathroom home measures a built space of over 580m2, with plenty of space on covered and uncovered terraces, as well as landscaped designed gardens.

The villa built with outstanding taste in design by one of Marbella’s most acclaimed architects, Lis Melgarejo, integrates the exceptional architecture with the interiors, the furniture and the outdoors – all selected within a concept to provide the maximum of luxury and style by Andrea Böck from Ambience Home Design. The spectacular entrance sets the tone, providing a dramatic sense of arrival worthy of a home of this quality, particularly impressive in the evening, with subtle but effective lighting that highlights the elegant lines of the villa.

Step inside and the villa abounds in light and space, offering distinct but interconnected living spaces – each with access to natural light, views of greenery and the ability to

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enjoy outdoor time on its modern terraces. The home opens on to a very attractive open-plan living area in which you find the dining room, living room and a beautifully styled kitchen with direct access onto a breakfast patio. A stylish modern fireplace faces both the lounge and the kitchen area, but in winter the warmth will certainly reach the formal dining room in a property with under floor heating throughout.

eight kilometres from Marbella town centre. Marbesa is definitely one of the most fashionable beach resorts in the area, becoming an upwardly mobile area, popular with architects and renovators, with a huge increase in investment, as demand for the area and the movement of property values are growing at a quick pace. Verde Mare offers the possibility to own one of the finest modern homes in what is one of the most exciting ‘new’ property hotspots in Marbella.

The whole project was developed for the owner herself and therefore we are noticing sensational qualities and materials in a standard that is not often found in newly build projects. The villa boasts 5 spacious bedrooms. However, the exceptional 90m2 master suite on the first floor stands out, offering a beautiful bedroom, a separate large dressing room with its own terrace and a spectacular en-suite bathroom. In addition there are 2 more terraces surrounding the entire floor, highlighting a spacious covered terrace that can be used as a gym or studio.

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THE ILLEGALITY OF

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n its judgement of 27 January 2022, the Court of Justice of the EU declared the Spanish legislation that forced tax residents in Spain to declare their assets or interests located abroad using form 720 to be illegal and contrary to European Union Law. Another correction to an excessively aggressive tax policy which in this case dates back to the year 2012.

for each data item or set of data omitted, incomplete, inaccurate or false, with a minimum of €10,000, and €100 for each data item or set of data declared after the deadline or non-reported electronically. These fines, on top of the aforementioned penalty of 150%, could lead to the total amount due payment by taxpayers exceeding 100% of the value of the assets or interests abroad.

If you are a Spanish tax resident and have never had assets abroad, you won’t ever have had to submit form 720 and this judgement by the Court of Justice of the EU won’t affect you.

The Spanish legislator has violated the principle of proportionality with incomprehensible, completely unjustifiable penalties.

But if you have had or currently have assets or interests abroad you’ll be well aware that since 2012, our national tax legislation requires you to declare these assets and interests and if you haven’t done so or didn’t do so correctly or on time this will have been subject to regularisation even if they were acquired during a period for which the statute of limitations has expired, with extremely disproportionate penalties.

The CJEU judgement has reprimanded the Spanish legislator as it considers Spain to have failed to comply with the obligations that apply to it pursuant to the free circulation of capital. And this non-compliance has been reiterated and abusive: Firstly, because it introduced the non-expiry of unjustified earnings and there is no equivalent of this with assets and interests located in Spain, which implies different treatment amongst Spanish residents depending on where their assets and interests are located, and this is interpreted as a dissuasive measure for investment in other Member states.

Secondly, because the Spanish legislator introduced a disproportionate penaltying system. The fines of 150% established by Spanish legislation are clearly repressive.

Thirdly, the CJEU rejects the fact that, in addition to the aforementioned penalty (150%), fines of €5,000 are applied

But form 720 is not going to just disappear. The European Union Court of Justice has declared the non-expiry and the penalty system to be null and void and once again, as happened with the local tax on the increased value of urban land, our legislator has surprised us with agility seen only in cases of tax collection, non-existent in all other cases, to modify specific aspects and continue collecting.

Whilst the fact that the Spanish legislator is attempting is guarantee the effectiveness of the tax controls and the fight against fraud and tax evasion is praiseworthy, the methods used and the tools employed are sometimes unacceptable.

The legislation, since corrected by the CJEU, is clear evidence of the breakdown of the necessary legal security, the lack of proportionality and a misunderstood eagerness to collect taxes which the judgement itself has classed as tax repression.

This judgement opens the door for all taxpayers who “suffered” action by the Tax Office, through the regularisation of the assets and interests included as undeclared capital gains and who received penalties or fines, to consider the possibility of starting liability proceedings against the State to recover the amounts of the taxes or the fines and penalties paid.

A grave error for which no-one has been held accountable, for which no-one is taking responsibility and for which we are all paying indirectly. ■

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l Tribunal de Justicia de la UE, en su sentencia de 27 de Enero de 2022, ha declarado que la legislación española que obligaba a los residentes fiscales en España a declarar sus bienes o derechos situados en el extranjero mediante el modelo 720 es ilegal y contraria al Derecho de la Unión Europea. Otro correctivo a una fiscalidad en exceso agresiva, que data, en este caso, del año 2012.

En primer lugar, porque ha introducido la imprescriptibilidad de las ganancias no justificadas y ello no tiene un equivalente en los bienes o derechos situados en España, lo que supone una diferencia de trato entre los propios residentes de España en función del lugar en el que se ubiquen sus bienes o sus derechos, y ello se interpreta como una medida disuasoria para la inversión en otros Estados miembros de la Unión.

Si usted, siendo residente fiscal en España, no ha tenido o no tiene bienes en el extranjero, no tendrá que haber presentado el modelo 720 y en nada le ha de afectar esta sentencia del Tribunal de Justicia de la UE.

En segundo lugar, porque el legislador español introdujo un sistema sancionador desproporcionado. Las multas del 150% que fijó la normativa española tienen un evidente carácter represivo.

Pero, si ha tenido o tiene bienes o derechos en el extranjero sabrá de sobra que nuestra legislación nacional, desde el año 2012, le imponía declarar su bienes y derechos y si no lo hubiere hecho o lo hubiere hecho de manera imperfecta o tardía habrá estado expuesto a su regularización incluso cuando éstos hubieren sido adquiridos durante un período ya prescrito con sanciones extremadamente desproporcionadas.

Y en tercer lugar, el TJUE rechaza que, además de la sanción anteriormente referida (150%), se apliquen multas de 5.000 euros por cada dato o conjunto de datos omitido, incompleto, inexacto o falso, con un mínimo de 10.000 euros, y de 100 euros por cada dato o conjunto de datos declarado fuera de plazo o no declarado por medios electrónicos. Estas multas, unidas a la sanción ya referida del 150% podían dar lugar a que el importe total de las cantidades adeudadas por el contribuyente superase el 100 % del valor de sus bienes o derechos en el extranjero.

La sentencia del TJUE reprende al legislador español porque considera que España ha incumplido las obligaciones que le incumben en virtud de la libre circulación de capitales. Y este incumplimiento ha sido reiterado y grosero:

El legislador español vulneró el principio de proporcionalidad con unas sanciones difícilmente comprensibles de imposible justificación.

Pero el modelo 720 no va a desaparecer. El Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea ha declarado nula la imprescriptibilidad y su régimen sancionador y nuevamente -como sucedió con el impuesto local de plusvalía- nuestro legislador nos sorprenderá con una agilidad solo vista en estos supuestos de interés recaudatorio -inexistente en todo lo demás- para modificar aspectos concretos y seguir recaudando.

Es loable que el legislador español trate de garantizar la eficacia de los controles fiscales y la lucha contra el fraude y la evasión fiscales, pero a veces son intolerables los métodos que utiliza y las herramientas de las que se vale. La legislación, ahora corregida desde el TJUE, es una prueba evidente de la ruptura de la necesaria seguridad jurídica, de la falta de proporcionalidad y de un ánimo recaudatorio mal entendido que llega a calificarse en la propia sentencia como represión fiscal.

Esta sentencia abre la puerta a todos aquellos contribuyentes que “sufrieron” una actuación de la Agencia Tributaria, mediante la regularización de los bienes o derechos incluyéndose como ganancias patrimoniales no declaradas y que recibieron sanciones o multas, para plantearse la posibilidad de instar un procedimiento de responsabilidad patrimonial del Estado para recuperar lo que tuvieron que pagar o las multas y sanciones que tuvieron que liquidar.

Grueso error del que a nadie se responsabiliza, del que nadie se va a hacer responsable y que indirectamente pagamos todos . ■

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All 18 villas, as well as the furniture and fittings in them, will be different from each other. The commonality they will share are the breathtaking views across the Mediterranean Sea to Gibraltar and the African coastline beyond.

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Co-founder Eric Ebbing looks back on Homerun’s first full year in operation and the effects of COVID on the real estate market in Marbella

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hat impact has Covid had on the real estate market in Marbella?

It may come as a surprise, but the pandemic has had a really positive impact on demand in the Marbella real estate market.

You can sense it everywhere and sales have increased like never before here. Buyers are seeing Marbella as a good investment due to its focus on quality and outdoor living and its superb location.

What is the main challenge for Marbella real estate right now?

The biggest issue in Marbella at the moment is supply. While the demand has been so high, there are only a few new developments left that justify their price. The good news is that there is new construction under way at the moment - the number of new building permits in the province went up 12% last year - although this will take time to be ready for the market. As a result, prices have gone up a lot. A two- million-euro property is now three million euros. Client may need to raise their budgets in order to buy a decent property in Marbella.

“The dream is free.

The hustle is sold separately” How would you sum up Homerun Brokers’ growth since its 2020 launch?

We’ve had very strong growth, welcoming new team members and launching a rental department that has been a real success. A lot of clients who rented with us have gone on to buy or invest with us. Our overall expansion has been driven by setting out and being true to a clear brand positioning and spreading awareness of our brand and identity. All this has increased sales – in 2021 we completed 39 property sales for clients with a total value of more than 100 million euros.

How have you gone about establishing your brand and getting your name known?

We believe in the saying, ‘If you want to get to your goal fast, go it alone. If you want to go far, go together’. Therefore, we like to team up with other suitable partners and have enjoyed some great events since the company launched.

We have hosted several padel tournaments with Beyond Padel - Padel is huge at the moment, even in Scandinavia, which is our main market.

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We have also collaborated with Ascari, one of Europe’s top racing tracks, where we hosted our own Homerun racing weekend and invited our key clients. We organised a lunch at La Zagaleta clubhouse - a top location in Marbella - and the final dinner was at Mamzel restaurant, Marbella’s most fashionable night restaurant.

These are all venues that complement and support our branding and identity.

We have also partnered with I/O club, JCDecaux and others.

What are Homerun Brokers’ plans for 2022?

I believe we have managed to establish ourselves as a strong player in the industry; however there is, in fact, a lot of competition. If you snooze you lose! Therefore, there is still a lot of work to do, not only on maintaining our position but also in coming up with fresh and innovative ideas to stay ahead of the curve.

With our experience we can forecast and anticipate what is coming. Last year we launched our rentals department which has been a success, reacting in part to the upward trend in digital nomads and people working more away from the office in their colder, home countries. Now we want to build on that opportunity and do more ‘buy to rent’ and ‘buy to sell’.

All the indicators for the Marbella property market are good for 2022 and I think we at Homerun Brokers have positioned ourselves well to be able to deliver on our clients’ needs this year. ■

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Puente Romano Marbella The firm offers luxury properties in all of Marbella’s top areas, but specialises above all in the Golden Mile, with which Javier has a very strong personal bond.

“Ever since my family has lived in Marbella, I have been in love with the city but above all this very beautiful part of it, and at the epicentre of it all stands the Puente Romano Beach Resort, where we are proud to have our base.”

Entrepreneurial spirit runs in the blood for Javier and his wife, also a businessperson, and he desires nothing more than represent the best of Marbella.

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the embodiment of the Marbella spirit There are businesses that are not only located within a certain city but which actually form part of it.

Founded by Javier Nieto, Pure Living is like himself born of Marbella, and interwoven with its past, present and indeed its future potential.

Javier remembers endless summers made up of sunny days spent on the beaches and other fun spots of Marbella.

Skirting the Mediterranean shoreline, he and his friends would dash along the Paseo Marítimo boardwalk, play tennis at the Puente Romano Club and later join the revelry at iconic beach clubs and fish restaurants. Sometimes those friends included the likes of Enrique Iglesias, who spent the summer season here with his famous family.

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He later returned to work in its dynamic real estate market, where competition is intense and only the best flourish, but flourish he did, amassing a great deal of experience and know-how before founding Pure Living Properties in 2010 and building it into one of the most highly respected Marbella real estate agencies specialising in luxury homes.

Surrounding himself with a handpicked team of multilingual specialists, the reputation he has earned rests primarily on two things: quality service and consultancy; and the standard of homes he and his team are able to offer to their international HNW clients.

“I am proud of Marbella and the wonderful quality of life it offers, but also very mindful that the people who come to live or invest here expect very high standards of service, knowledge and professionalism, and that is exactly what Pure Living Properties is designed to offer.”

Find us at Hotel Puente Romano, office nº 20

He leads a team of dedicated property professionals with a boutique consultancy approach that relies on fulfilling client expectations, not selling.

info@purelivingproperties.com +34 672 708 246 +34 952 868 945 purelivingproperties.com

“This is our philosophy and the approach that has seen us grow and evolve, and we believe it is the right way to promote as beautiful a place as Marbella.”

It’s Marbella, it’s our passion!

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OKONOMIYAKI THE PERFECT COMBINATION OF JAPAN AND THE MEDITERRANEAN LA COMBINACIÓN PERFECTA ENTRE JAPÓN Y MEDITERRÁNEO

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asino Marbella Gastrobar continues to amaze us with its original creations, combining gastronomic trends from all over the world. Innovative cuisine with market products in a unique setting on the Costa del Sol. Now, it is setting itself apart with a new aggressive proposal for lovers of Japanese and Mediterranean food.

Okonomiyaki (お好み焼き) is a Japanese dish consisting of mochi dough with various ingredients cooked on a griddle, commonly called “omelette”.

The word okonomiyaki is made up of the honorific O (お), konomi ( 好み taste) y yaki (焼き cooked on the grill), meaning “cooked (grilled) to your liking”.

Its chef, Agustín Román, gives a twist to this traditional recipe to bring it closer to Mediterranean culture and surprises us by adding ingredients such as payoyo cheese or oxtail. An explosion of contrasts to the eye and on the palate. After tasting it, the concept we have of “Japanese omelette” will never be the same again.

The menu offers the opportunity to dine more casually, but with the same quality and service as before. Fresh Mediterranean tapas, combining classic Spanish cuisine with a fusion of Hawaiian, Asian and Moroccan trends.

Casino Marbella’s dining area is open daily from 8.30pm until 2.30am and offers either a group menu, tasting menu or a la carte menu. The dining experience can also be completed with table games: poker and blackjack experiences available for the more daring groups.

Chef Agustín Román

Its chef, Agustín Román, gives a twist to this traditional recipe to bring it closer to Mediterranean culture and surprises us by adding ingredients such as payoyo cheese or oxtail. An explosion of contrasts to the eye and on the palate. After tasting it, the concept we have of “Japanese omelette” will never be the same again.

Do you dare to try it?

El Gastrobar de Casino Marbella continúa sorprendiéndonos con sus creaciones originales, uniendo tendencias gastronómicas de todo el mundo. Una cocina innovadora con productos de mercado enmarcado en un espacio único en la Costa del Sol. Ahora, se desmarca con una nueva propuesta agresiva para los amantes de la comida japonesa y mediterránea.

El okonomiyaki (お好み焼き) es un plato japonés que consiste en una masa de mochi con varios ingredientes cocinados a la plancha, comúnmente llamado “tortilla”.

La palabra okonomiyaki está formada por el honorífico O (お), konomi (好み gusto) y yaki (焼き cocinado a la plancha), significando de “cocinado (a la plancha) a su gusto”.

Su chef, Agustín Román, da un giro a esta tradicional receta para acercarla a la cultura mediterránea y nos sorprende añadiendo ingredientes como queso payoyo o rabo de toro. Una explosión de contrastes a la vista y en el paladar. Después de probarlo, el concepto que tenemos de “tortilla japonesa” nunca volverá a ser lo mismo.

La carta ofrece la oportunidad de cenar de forma más casual, pero con la misma calidad y servicio que hasta ahora han ofrecido. Tapas frescas y mediterráneas, aunando clásicos de la cocina española con fusión de tendencias hawaianas, asiáticas y marroquíes.

El espacio gastronómico de Casino Marbella abre todos los días desde las 8.30 pm. hasta las 2:30 de la madrugada y ofrece tanto menú de grupo, menú degustación o menú a la carta. También se puede completar la experiencia gastronómica con juego, pudiendo organizar experiencias de póker y de black Jack para los grupos más atrevidos. ¿Te atreves a probar?

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Those who study Patrick Demarchelier’s work speak of the French photographer’s incredible capacity to reflect the soul of the person in front of his lens: an instinct that became evident in the photo shoots of the models who posed for him, such as Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Kate Moss or Gisele Bundchen, and that enabled him to capture some of the most iconic photos of international fashion.

Demarchelier was born in Le Havre, northern France, where he lived with his mother and four brothers. As a teenager, he discovered his love of photography, which was further cultivated when he received a Kodak camera as a gift for his 17th birthday, with which he began taking pictures of friends, and working as an amateur photographer at weddings. Afterwards, he would shut himself away for hours at home, developing the photos and retouching the negatives manually.

AN EXTENSIVE CAREER Self-taught, he moved to Paris in 1963, and began working as a photographer’s assistant. From the late 1970s, with a career closely linked to the world of fashion, his photographs started to appear in the most important magazines, such as Vogue, Rolling Stone, Life, Elle or Harper’s Bazaar, who made him their star lensman from 1992 to 2004. xh

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exclusivelife. | PEOPLE The French photographer, associated with pop culture, was in charge of portraying the models featured in the Pirelli Calendar in 2005, 2008 and 2014. In addition, he participated in advertising campaigns with major brands, such as Dior, and was the official photographer of the book “On Your Own”, in which Brooke Shields offered beauty tips to teenage girls.

Demarchelier’s talent led him to photograph countless celebrities throughout his career, including singers like Madonna, as well as the most famous actors and actresses in Hollywood, such as Scarlett Johansson, Robert de Niro and Jennifer Lawrence. For many, the secret of his success lay in his ability to combine elegance and spontaneity. “I like to do the pictures before people get too self-conscious, and before the subject has a chance to think about their expressions,” he would say.

Princess Diana’s personal photographer If just one photograph had to be chosen from among the most outstanding shots of Demarchelier’s career, the best-known would probably be the famous portrait of Princess Diana for Vogue magazine, which shows a smiling Diana dressed in a ball gown, but sitting on the floor hugging her knees.

Patrick Demarchelier was Princess Diana’s personal photographer, as well as her friend and confidant. He photographed her for the first

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Such was his fame that his name was mentioned in the film “The Devil Wears Prada”, as the character Miranda Priestly’s favourite photographer. He also appeared as a special guest in the reality show, America’s Next Top Model.

His recent death at the age of 78 has caused great sorrow to all those personalities who stood in front of his lens, aware that the photographs would reach beyond their skin to reflect their soul, exposing it to the world in high resolution.

Creative genius, leading figure in fashion history, photography legend... in recent weeks there have been countless terms used to refer to the French photographer. His widow, Mia, and his three sons, Gustaf, Arthur and Victor, prefer to remember him as a loving father. On record for posterity are his statements in 2016 to The Times, which perfectly define his work: “I like to photograph the positive way of life. I like the beauty, the beauty inside”.

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EICHHOLTZ CELEBRATING ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR F OU N D E D BY THEO EI CHHOLTZ IN 1 9 9 2 AND CE LE BRATING ITS 3 0TH A N N I V E R S A RY THI S YEA R, EICHHOLTZ IS RE NOWNE D F OR ITS SOPHISTI CATE D C OLLECTIO N O F FU RN ITURE , LIGHTING AND ACC E SSORIE S, W H I CH TA K E I N SP I RATI O N FRO M A BLE ND OF CONTE MPORARY AE STHE TICS A N D V I N TAG E FI NDS. CATERING TO A DISCE RNING GLOBAL AUDIE NC E , TH E C OM PANY O FFERS A SU BTLY MODE RN TAKE ON TIME LE SS, C LASSI C D E SI G N WI TH A PORTF OLIO OF OVE R 3 , 5 0 0 PIE C E S SHOWROOM: CALLE ANA DE AUSTRIA. CENTRO COMERCIAL AZALEA. MARBELLA

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Releasing two new seasonal collections per year, Eichholtz aims to offer an extraordinary breadth of collections united by a rich palette of materials and finishes, which work seamlessly together in any interior.

NEW SPRING / SUMMER 2022 COLLECTION In the latest Spring / Summer 2022 collection, Eichholtz introduces over 300 beautifully crafted products matching elegance and sophistication with comfort and fine quality. Inspired by travels around the world, influences from the vibrant antique markets of Europe harmonised with timeless contemporary design, this new collection focusses on luxurious curved silhouettes and extravagant proportions in furniture, warm, ambient glow, and natural materials in lighting, along with brushed metallics, organic forms and tactility in accessories. Layers of soft colour is added to a foundation palette of neutrals along with rich, inviting textures to set the tone.

Expressing a high level of design and finish that Eichholtz is known for, this new collection is inspiring for our customers to create unique and considered interiors that will bring a sense of wonder, well-being, and serenity. ■ Eichholtz Collection www.idhouseonline.com Showroom: Calle Ana de Austria. Centro Comercial Azalea.

Marbella 29660.

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DESIGN

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n accomplished interior designer with a strong work ethic, Heidi Gubbins has a true vocation for design and a keen eye for aesthetics, functionality and detail. Her innate creativity and intuition are the keystones to create unique ambiences and provide sensory experiences, making use of dimensions, light, architectural details, materials and colour palettes.

Heidi’s design philosophy encompasses the architecture of the property and builds upon it, achieving an end product that carries her hallmark, yet is always as unique as the project itself. The result is beautifully styled, balanced and proportioned dwellings and commercial premises with a wonderful sense of identity.

Heidi Gubbins Interior Design is an Award-Winning boutique atelier based in Marbella, comprising a wide range of disciplines and services to offer original, bespoke designs conceived from fresh ideas and inspired solutions, in order to assist their clients in optimising the full potential of their property, based on their brief and budget. Working on an international scale, they specialise in residential and commercial turnkey projects.

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The team of talented professionals, which is constantly growing and evolving, prioritises versatility, adaptability, and being open to new influences from which they draw inspiration for original ideas. They share an avid passion for what they do, and a mutual respect when working together, each contributing their expertise in their specialised field, and all dedicated to achieving one common goal - innovative designs conceived to showcase the singularity of each environment and offer practical solutions, while creating a beautiful setting that is an expression of the client’s personality.

Heidi believes that a property must make people feel at ease and in harmony with their space. Therefore she creates homes and commercial venues around her clients’ personal tastes and lifestyles, but with an intuitive and daring approach to design, coupled with the ability to surprise and delight with the use of contrast, the juxtaposition of simplicity and grandeur, the infusion of something different.

As Heidi says, “It’s a journey… a creative experience where passion and professionalism are in balance.”

HEIDIGUBBINS.COM CONTACT@HEIDIGUBBINS.COM Phone: +34 653 561 867 DESIGN STUDIO: Av. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso de Hohenlohe, Real, 20, 29602 Marbella, Málaga

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ALEJANDRO HERMANN ART GALLERY

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29602 Marbella, Málaga Tlf.: (+34) 699 87 03 11 / (+34) 672 78 17 69 / (+34) 952 84 86 66 / (+34) 952 81 09 50 www.alejandrohermann.com gallery@alejandrohermann.es

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ARCHITECTURE IN EUROPE T H E M A R B ELLA- BASED CO M PANY, UDE SIGN, WE RE DOUBLY HONOUR E D I N TH I S YE A R ’ S I N T E RNATIO NA L P RO P ERTY AWARDS. F IRSTLY, F OR THE IR ARC H I TE CTU R E B Y W I N N I NG “ BEST A RCHITEC TURE (MULTIPLE RE SIDE NC E ), E UROPE” FOR TH E D E S I G N OF VI STA LAG O RESIDE NC E S AND SE C ONDLY F OR SCOOPIN G TH E TOP P R I Z E A S CG I ARTISTS A ND WINNING “BE ST C GI COMPANY IN THE W OR L D”.

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In this interview, we talk to Jason Harris, CEO and Creative Director of UDesign, about these two wins and the part UDesign played in the success of the Vista Lago Residences project. It must also be mentioned that Vista Lago Residences, developed by BRIGHT, won “Best Residential Development in the World” in this year’s awards.

the two entities were separate. We realised the importance of the interior from the very start, because people live in the inside, not the outside, so we design our houses from the inside out. We bring architecture and interior design closer together.

Jason, can you tell us why, in your opinion, Vista Lago won the award for “Best Architecture in Europe”?

Well, firstly I’d like to point out that without the support, experience and know-how of Marbella-based architects González and Jacobson, we could not have done what we did. So even though we won the award, it’s just as much theirs as it is ours. The Vista Lago plot is an extremely complicated piece of land to develop and they have been instrumental in this success. And this success, I believe, is to do with the changing face of residential architecture over recent decades. Architecture is not just about buildings on the outside, it’s about the whole package, outside and in. In the past, almost everybody focussed on the exterior of the building, and that was known as architecture. The inside was left to the interior designers, as if

So is this what makes great architecture?

Great architecture doesn’t have to be the Sydney Opera House or the Guggenheim Museum. It’s not just the design of an iconic building, but a great space that feels bright, inviting and comfortable.

Architecture, in general, has changed direction; it’s now much more than the structure of a building from the outside, it should be just as inspiring and enjoyable on the inside – this is sensory architecture.

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Does that mean you put more thought into the interiors of your houses than the exteriors?

We put an extraordinary amount of thought into every aspect of our houses, inside and out, but at a practical level, the very nature of living forces us to focus on the inside. Just think: you’re looking at

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your house from the outside, and what do you see? Only part of it, a façade. But inside you’re surrounded by your house, and how it has been designed will affect your mood to a great extent. But that’s not to say that the outside is of lesser importance. Size and proportion must relate to each other too. Height can only work in relation to the rest of the space available. A high ceiling could be four metres high or ten metres high: it all depends on how big the floor space is. Function and usability is the key, and is independent of size. In the end, it all comes down to understanding how to create an enjoyable space.

Do you have a standard process for designing a house?

It all begins with a single room and works outwards, before you even begin to think about materials, processes and structure.

And in designing each room, you first need to know what its function is going to be: who will use it, how many people will use it at one time, why will they use it, and that means both architecture and design. Design is objective in every sense of the word.

You design by knowing what you’re designing for, otherwise it would all be no more than a work of subjective art that may mean something to you only.

How relevant is this success in the International Property Awards to you?

Look, we don’t enter competitions for the glory of winning. We’re a relatively young architectural company, and winning prestigious international awards like this is a way of promoting our work. To win the “Best Architecture in Europe” against more than 550 other developments is something to celebrate! We’re very proud of our work and we want to attract clients from all over the world. The awards are a great opportunity to show our passion and creativity. We put ourselves up against much bigger companies and won, and this is something the whole team can be proud of.

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You’ve won single and multiple residence architecture awards, now what?

It’s never about that you’ve accomplished, but what you have yet to accomplish. Every time you finish a project, you think immediately of how much better the next one could be. The motivation and the challenge is always to improve, although we know we can never reach perfection, we enjoy trying.

What have you to say about your CGI (Computer Generated Images) award win? “Best in the World” is not too shabby...

In our opinion there are companies that can create more realistic CGIs than ours, but what makes ours special is the fact that they are an exact representation of what the final design will look like.

We always intended our CGIs to be more than pretty pictures whose promises could not be realised in the real world. The object of CGI is to show the client what they will have, not what we hope they will have. All the products we show in our CGIs are real and currently available or are something we know we can design and make in our own workshops. Our trademark is the quality of design matching the realism of the finished building.

Even the gardens, with their natural stone, water, trees and so on, are real in every way. Our secret is we’re in-house. We do it all ourselves, and we all work well together.

UDesign are an award-winning architecture and interior design company established in Marbella since 2008.

Tel: (+34) 952 794 117 Email: info@udesign.es https://www.udesign.es/

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OUT OF AN IMPERFECT ONE?

BY SUSANA URBANO

This leads us to the question: “ Does the perfect room exist?”

Of course it does! But unfortunately there are just few of them within a home. How do we, the professional interior designers, turn these imperfect spaces into perfect ones?

Here you can find some tips:

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Small or tiny rooms are definitely perfect for making a statement. Wallpapers and strong colors are fantastic for this.

Don’t forget to add a big mirror to create space.

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Huge rooms. Work with XXL furniture pieces and enjoy the gorgeous feeling of sitting on wonderful big chairs or sofas and make the generosity of the space stand out.

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Low ceilings or roofs with deep slopes. Use geometric wallpapers, lattices or other wall coverings to drive the attention to that shape making it special and non problematic.

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Rooms that are too dark or lack of natural light. Create drama. Combine dark, light and bright colors in order to capture the limited amount of natural light you may have with one or various XXL mirrors.

Combine all these tips with a good lighting concept. It will be the key to creating different ambients and the key to enjoying the rooms throughout the day. I hope I have been able to help you. If not, do not hesitate to contact the studio under: www.susanaurbanointeriors susana@urbanointeriors.com www.susanaurbanointeriors.com/online-shop/ We would love to attend personally your needs.

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¿ES POSIBLE CONVERTIR UNA HABITACIÓN IMPERFECTA EN PERFECTA? POR SUSANA URBANO

Esto nos lleva a la pregunta: “¿Existen las habitaciones perfectas?” ¡Por supuesto! Pero desafortunadamente no suelen abundar en la casas.

Os comparto algunos secretos profesionales.

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Si la habitación es pequeña no dudes en convertirla en la habitación estrella de tu hogar. Los papeles pintados y el uso de colores saturados son perfectos para lograrlo. No olvides incorporar un espejo generoso.

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Habitaciones gigantes. Trabaja con mobiliario XXL y disfruta del lujo de sentarte en sillones y sofás amplios. Y no olvides resaltar la grandeza del espacio.

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Techos bajos o paredes con grandes pendientes. Usa papeles geométricos, o celosías u otros revestimientos para atraer la mirada a esa forma que se genera haciéndola especial en vez de problemática.

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Habitaciones oscuras o sin luz natural. Crea drama. Combina colores oscuros y claros, atrapa la poca luz natural que tengas con un espejo XXL.

No olvides acompañar todos estos consejos con un buen concepto de iluminación. Será la clave para poder disfrutar las estancias en los diferentes momentos del día, así como para crear ambiente. Espero que estos consejos te hayan ayudado. Si no es el caso, no dudes en ponerte en contacto con nuestro estudio bajo: www.susanaurbanointeriors susana@urbanointeriors.com www.urbanointeriors.com Estaremos encantados de ayudarte personalmente. ■

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“LIVE YOUR IDENTITY, LIVE YOUR HOME” SPEZIALIZED IN LUXURY RESIDENTIAL HOMES,HOME STAGING AND LUXURY YACHT INTERIORS ESPECIALISTAS EN CLIENTES RESIDENCIALES DE LUJO, HOME STAGING & INTERIORES DE YATES DE LUJO

In the studio we are specialized in helping our clients from the very first moment they start their projects until the last detail. We will optimize the distribution of spaces and will help you with the selection of materials, with the lighting concept or even with the design of your bathroom or kitchen, tailoring furniture pieces that adapt themselves perfectly and graciously to your interior space and reflect your and your families individuality and character.

Nuestro estudio está especializado en acompañarle desde el primer momento que comienza su proyecto de contrucción o refoma de su hogar hasta el úlimo detalle. Optimizando la distribución de espacios, ayudándole con la selección de revestimientos o elementos básicos de construcción. Con el concepto de iluminación o incluso diseño de baños, cocinas y muebles a medida, utilizando materiales y textiles con diseños y características especiales que reflejen su personalidad y la de su familia.

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THE PLEASURE OF EXCLUSIVITY If you fancy relaxing on the promenade of the Golden Mile while enjoying a glass of champagne to the sound of the waves, book a table at the exclusive Sea Grill Restaurant.

Located in the renowned Puente Romano Beach Resort, a member of “The Leading Hotels of the World”, this is a grill restaurant for food lovers with a fine palate, an absolute must for gourmets!

The spectacular Puente Romano Beach Resort is an emblem of Marbella. A setting of outstanding beauty both by day and by night, with its whitewashed buildings and paved streets, the complex is reminiscent of a picturesque Andalusian village on the seafront. Subtropical gardens with more than 400 botanical species gathered from five continents provide a unique atmosphere of tranquility and harmony. A real treat for the senses! In the evening, the sound of music… Musical notes emerging from the verdant scenery add the final touch to creating the “Magical” ambience in the gardens, with the wonderful fountains, the stream that flows through the grounds of the hotel, under the famous “roman bridge” (historical construction from the 1st century) until it meets the sea.

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Occupying a prime location within grounds of the Puente Romano Beach Resort, Sea Grill adores fresh, seasonal ingredients. In addition to the quality of its products, the restaurant is renowned for its sophistication and intimate atmosphere. Its cuisine is a fusion of Italian-Mediterranean food, creating an experience for all the senses, and boasting romantic views of the Mediterranean Sea all along the Costa del Sol. Savour a taste of the sea in a unique enclave, inspired by the Mediterranean colour palette, and indulge in an impressive grilled selection: jumbo king prawns, sea bream, turbot, lobster or giant scampi - just some of the delicacies available that pair perfectly with a refreshing glass of Albariño wine.

Here is a preview of some of the new dishes for the upcoming season, presented to us by Chef Thomas Stork.

Authentic foodies will be able to indulge in a variety of signature dishes, such as Black Truffle Tagliatelle, Lamb Chops, Galician Beef Sirloin and Wagyu Beef Entrecôte.

The perfect occasion to enjoy redefined local recipes in a chic, yet relaxed atmosphere, overlooking the Mediterranean. You will inevitably be seduced by Sea Grill.

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SEA GRILL UN GI RO A LA ALTA COCIN A EL PLACER DE LO EXCLUSIVO Relajarse en el paseo marítimo de la Milla de Oro mientras disfrutas de una copa de champán con el sonido del mar, es fácil si te decantas por el exclusivo restaurante Sea Grill.

Situado en el famoso Hotel Puente Romano, miembro de “The Leading Hotels of the World”, se encuentra enclavado este restaurante para los amantes del marisco y de buen paladar. Los más sibaritas tienen una cita obligada!

El espectacular Hotel Puente Romano, es un emblema en Marbella.

De gran belleza tanto de día con sus edificios blancos y sus calles enlosadas recuerdan un pintoresco pueblo andaluz a pie de playa, donde se encuentran los jardines sub-tropicales que cuenta con más de 400 especies botánicas traídas de los cinco continentes, aportando un aire de tranquilidad y tradición únicas. Un verdadero deleite!!! De noche, el sonido de la música ...Notas musicales que emergen de los famosos jardines, dan el toque final para crear el ambiente “mágico “ creado en los jardines, las maravillosas fuentes , la hilera de agua que riega todos los jardines del hotel , desde el famoso “Puente Romano” , (construcción histórica en siglo I) hasta desembocar en el mar.

Con una ubicación inmejorable dentro de Puente Romano Beach Resort, Sea Grill rinde culto a los ingredientes frescos de temporada.

Este restaurante es famoso por la elegancia, la intimidad y la calidad de sus productos. Su gastronomía se fusiona con la comida de Italia y del Mediterráneo, logrando una experiencia para todos los sentidos. También cuenta con una vista muy romántica del Mar Mediterráneo de toda la Costa del Sol. Disfruta del sabor del mar en un espacio único, inspirado en la paleta de colores del Mediterráneo, y mima tu paladar con una imponente carta a la parrilla: langostinos jumbo, dorada, rodaballo, bogavante o las cigalas tronco son solo algunos de los manjares disponibles para maridar con una refrescante copa de Albariño. Os adelantamos algunos platos nuevos para la nueva temporada, que nos presentó el Chef Thomas Stork.

Los auténticos foodies podrán deleitarse con una selección de platos de autor, entre los que destacan el Tagliatelle de trufa negra, las chuletas de cordero, el Solomillo de buey de Galicia o el Entrecôte de res Wagyu. La ocasión perfecta para disfrutar de recetas locales reinterpretadas en una atmósfera chic a la par que relajada. Sea Grill sabrá conquistarte frente al mar.

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CAROLE LOMBARD AN ACTRESS, AND ATRAGEDY IN THREE ACTS The world knew her as Carole Lombard, but her real name was Jane Peters. Born in 1908 in Indiana, USA, she grew up in Los Angeles, California, with her mother and older siblings. It was there that the film director Allan Dwan saw her playing baseball in the street with her neighbourhood friends. At the age of 12, she signed a contract for the film A Perfect Crime, which would be her debut on the big screen.

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fter this first foray into the world of cinema, she continued her studies at school and doing athletics, but she dropped out at the age of 15 to pursue a career in acting. As she considered her name vulgar, she decided to adopt the name Carole, after one of her schoolmates, and Lombard as a surname, that of a friend of the family. Four years later, she was signing a contract with 20th Century Fox. THE FIRST TWIST OF FATE In 1926, the actress had to dodge fate for the first time. On her way home with her boyfriend of the time, Lombard was involved in a car accident. She was hurled against the windscreen of the car, and although she survived the accident, she had to come to terms with a deep scar on the left side of her face, which she learned to conceal for the rest of her life with make-up.

While she was still recovering, Fox terminated her contract, but Paramount seized the opportunity to sign her up for seven years, making her one of the most acclaimed actresses of the era, as well as one of the best paid. She went

from earning $300 a week in the early days to 35,000 euros a week; the equivalent of half a million dollars nowadays.

Along with professional success, Lombard also found love again. She met the actor William Powell on the set of Man of the World in 1931. His reserved nature and the fact that he was almost 40 years old, as opposed to her exuberant personality and her tender age of 22, did not prevent them from getting married. However, the marriage lasted only two years. Soon after, the actress fell in love with the singer Russ Columbo, unaware that tragedy was once again looming.

THE SECOND TRAGEDY IN HER LIFE During a visit by the couple to their friend, Lansing Brown Jr., and while admiring his collection of antique guns, a rifle accidentally went off, hitting Columbo in the left eye, according to the official report. He died a few hours later.

To overcome her grief, the actress took refuge in her work, shooting films such as My Man Godfrey, which earned her first and only Oscar nomination.

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In the casting of the film Gone with the Wind, she met Clark Gable, who, despite being married, was smitten with the actress. He did not give up until she agreed to go on a date, and from that moment on they never left each other’s side. A month after Gable got his divorce, the actors were married.

Apart from her beauty, talent and charisma, Carole Lombard was adored by the nation for her patriotism. The actress did not think twice when President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked her to campaign for the sale of war bonds, given that the US had plunged headlong into World War II. She gladly accepted, and on 12 January 1942, the actress and her mother Elizabeth boarded a train from Los Angeles to Indianapolis for the promotional campaign.

THE THIRD AND FINAL ACT Once this commitment was over, and despite the fact that she had return train tickets, the actress decided to take a flight home. Her mother, a believer in numerology, was reluctant to fly, as she considered the number 3 as synonymous with bad luck. The plane they had to return in was a DC-3, it was flight number 3, and the actress was 33 years old. The toss of a coin would determine the fate of both women.

Lombard boarded the plane with her mother, little imagining that it would be her last journey. The plane crashed in Las Vegas and there were no survivors. The world was left in shock. Clark Gable, her husband, withdrew from the cinema and decided to join the army. The actress was awarded a posthumous medal by Roosevelt, and a US ship was named after her. She never got to see her last film To Be or Not to Be become a box-office and critical success.

The telegram sent to her widower by the US president summed up the sentiments of a whole nation: “Carole brought such joy to the millions of people who knew her as a great artist. She is and will always be a star, one we shall never cease to be grateful to.” ■

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CAROLE LOMBARD UNA ACTRIZ Y UNA TRAGEDIA EN TRES ACTOS T E X T: E VA D E L A M O

El mundo la conoció como Carole Lombard pero su auténtico nombre era Jane Peters. Nacida en Indiana (EE.UU), en 1908, creció en Los Ángeles (California), junto a su madre y sus hermanos mayores. Fue allí donde el director de cine Allan Dwan la vio jugando al béisbol en la calle, con sus amigos del barrio. Con solo 12 años firmó un contrato para la película A perfect crime, que supuso su primera incursión en el mundo del cine.

Tras este primer acercamiento a la gran pantalla continuó yendo a la escuela y practicando el atletismo, pero a los 15 años dejó sus estudios para dedicarse a la interpretación. Como su nombre le parecía vulgar decidió adoptar el de Carole, como una compañera de colegio, y el apellido Lombard, perteneciente a un amigo de la familia. Cuatro años más tarde estaba firmando un contrato con la 20th Century Fox. PRIMERA SACUDIDA DEL DESTINO En 1926, la actriz tuvo que esquivar por primera vez a su destino. De regreso a casa con el que era entonces su novio tuvo un accidente de coche.

Lombard impactó contra el parabrisas del vehículo y, aunque salvó su vida, tuvo que hacer frente a una profunda cicatriz en el lado izquierdo de su cara, que aprendió a disimular el resto de su vida a base de maquillaje.

En el periodo de recuperación la Fox rescindió su contrato, pero la Paramount aprovechó su oportunidad para ficharla por un periodo de siete años, convirtiéndola en una de las actrices más queridas de la época y una de las mejores pagadas. Pasó de

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ganar 300 dólares a la semana en sus inicios a embolsarse 35.000 euros semanales, el equivalente a medio millón de dólares en la actualidad.

Junto con el éxito profesional volvió a surgir el amor. Conoció al actor William Powell en el rodaje de Man of the World, en 1931. El carácter apocado de él, cercano a los 40 años, y la personalidad exuberante de ella, con 22 años, no fueron un impedimento para casarse, pero el matrimonio apenas duró dos años. Al poco tiempo la actriz se enamoró del cantante Russ Columbo, sin sospechar que se acercaba nueva tragedia a su vida.

SEGUNDA TRAGEDIA EN SU VIDA En una visita de la pareja a su amigo Lansing Brown Jr., admirando su colección de armas antiguas, un rifle se disparó accidentalmente impactando en el ojo izquierdo de Columbo, según la versión oficial.

Murió pocas horas después. Para superar el duelo, la actriz se refugió en su trabajo, rodando películas como My Man Godfrey, que le valió su primera y única nominación al Oscar.

En el casting de la película Lo que el viento se llevó coincidió con Clark Gable, quien a pesar de estar casado se quedó prendado de la actriz. Insistió e insistió en tener una cita y desde ese momento no se separaron. Un mes más tarde de que Gable consiguiera su divorció los actores se casaron.

Además de su belleza, talento y carisma, el público adoraba a Carole Lombard por su patriotismo. La actriz no dudó un momento cuando el presidente Franklin D. Roosevelt le pidió que hiciera campa-

ña para la venta de bonos de guerra, teniendo en cuenta que EE.UU se había metido de lleno en la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Ella aceptó encantada y el 12 de enero de 1942, la actriz y Elizabeth, su madre, tomaron un tren desde Los Ángeles con destino Indianápolis para la campaña de promoción.

TERCER Y ÚLTIMO ACTO Terminado su compromiso, y a pesar de que tenía billetes de tren para su vuelta, la actriz decidió regresar el avión. Su madre, amante de la numerología, se mostraba reticente a la hora de volar, ya que creía que el número 3 era sinónimo de mala suerte. El aparato en el que tenían que volver era un DC3, el vuelo era el número 3 y la actriz tenía 33 años. Una moneda al aire decidió el destino de ambas.

Lombard entró en ese avión junto con su madre sin saber que era su último viaje. El avión se estrelló en Las Vegas y no hubo supervivientes. El mundo quedó conmocionado. Clark Gable, su marido, abandonó el cine y decidió enrolarse en el ejército. Roosevelt entregó a la actriz una medalla póstuma y se puso su nombre a un buque estadounidense. Ella nunca llegó a ver cómo su última película, Ser o no ser, se convertía en un éxito de taquilla y crítica.

El telegrama que envió el presidente de EE.UU al viudo de la actriz resumía todo el sentir de una nación: “Carole trajo grandes alegrías a los millones de personas que la conocieron como una gran artista. Es y siempre será una estrella, y siempre le estaremos agradecidos”. ■

WEDDING OF ISABELLE JUNOT & ÁLVARO FALCÓ The Marquess of Cubas and Philippe Junot’s daughter were married in Plasencia, surrounded by family and friends. The most awaited day for Isabelle Junot and Álvaro Falcó had finally arrived.

Their wedding at Mirabel Palace in Plasencia was a gathering of the most important members of high society from Madrid, Europe, the United States and, of course, Marbella. Once married to Caroline of Monaco, Philippe Junot was thrilled to accompany Isabelle to the altar as the father of the bride, who has now become the new Marchioness of Cubas. 350 guests arrived at Mirabel Palace to attend the wedding. The expectation was high, given that this was one of the most anticipated society weddings of 2022. Our beloved Kenza Eyzaguirre, accompanied by her father, Pedro Eyzaguirre, exuded elegance in her two outfits (Las Noches Ibiza and the pink dress by Temperley London), with accessories from the Native Glame collection and Jimmy Choo shoes.

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MOSKITO ISLAND LO CATED I N THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS, IN THE HE ART OF THE CA RI BBEAN SEA, LIE S MOSKITO ISLAND, ONE OF THE M OST B EAU TI FU L AND EXC LUSIVE ISLANDS IN THE WORLD. WITH 125 H E CTA RES O F NATU RAL BE AUTY, IT AWAITS NUBA TRAVE LLE R S TO W E LCO M E THEM TO THEIR OWN PRIVATE PARADISE , WHE RE TH E Y CA N E NJOY A U NI Q U E EXPE RIE NC E IN ONE OF THE LE AST E XPLOI TE D LA NDSCAPE S IN THE CARIBBE AN T E X T & P H O T O G R A P H Y: N U B A V I A J E S

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uests will be able to relax in a spectacular environment, with a choice of three magnificent properties where privacy is the true protagonist. The Oasis Estate, with 360º views of the entire island, The Point Estate, nestled on the cliff with exclusive access to the beach, and The Branson Estate, with the most privileged views of the sea, will become an Eden you will want to escape to.

NUBA EXPERIENCES Moskito Island is the perfect environment to enjoy a multitude of activities, both on land and in the water. From kitesurfing to stargazing, sunbathing to paddle-boarding, there is something for everyone. Animal lovers will be delighted by the colony of lemurs that live there, while the livelier ones will enjoy an unforgettable night out with the island’s DJ, and the recreation area is home to a stunning infinity pool, a fabulous hot tub, a swim-up bar and even a tennis pavilion. Adventurous NUBA guests can explore

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the island on foot or by bike, or head out to the sea for kite-surfing, kayaking, paddle-boarding, windsurfing, sailing or snorkelling. Our guests can also choose from a sensational selection of gastronomic creations, created by a dedicated team of talented chefs who are always available to satisfy your culinary whims.

HISTORY Taking inspiration from his famous Necker Island, Richard Branson made sure to implement the most incredible designs and features on his new island, but what makes Moskito Island so wonderfully different is its personality and charm; a fusion of different and fantastic ideas that have made it an absolute success. NUBA travellers who visit it, will enjoy the privacy and glamour of a private island with some of the finest properties in the world, making it the perfect place to rest, relax and enjoy the stunning scenery with friends and family. ■

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Thai Gallery Ornate interiors and tantalising scents await as your luxurious prelude to dinner at Puente Romano’s Thai Gallery.

Effortlessly combining authentic recipes with adventurous twists, our Thai Gallery is no ordinary Thai restaurant. Modern interiors flooded with light set the scene for cutting-edge cuisine, delicately prepared with edible origami. From the start to the end of your exotic fine dining experience, each course is designed to enchant the senses.

Hotel Puente Romano, Av. Principe Alfonso Hohenlohe, s/n, 29600 Marbella Tel: +34 952 81 83 92 · www.thaigallerymarbella.com

New Tai Pan Chinese cuisine - Polynesian bar.

Oriental fine dining. Start with a cocktail at the bar!

Tai Pan specialises in beautifully prepared and presented but above all delicious Chinese and other Asian dishes that you can enjoy within a stylish, refined setting.

Hotel Puente Romano. Puente Romano fase 2, Marbella Tel: +34 952 777 893 · +34 952 775 500 www.taipanmarbella.com Open every day from 7.30pm

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SEASONS OF COLOUR ART EXHIBITION AT MIZU ROOM NOBU HOTEL MARBELLA Thursday, March 10 th 2022. Original artworks by Julie Wynn, ENGEL & VÖLKERS MARBELLA DE COMIDA sponsored

by RokuDONA Gin 9atTONELADAS Nobu Hotel

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ANYTECH365 MAYOR VISITS THE SUCCESSFUL IT COMPANY The mayor of Marbella, Ángeles Muñoz, visited AnyTech365 at the head office in Marbella. The purpose was to get to know more about the company where the Danish CEO, Janus R. Nielsen, and his team have created incredible results in just a few years. The company has become important for the city and the image of Marbella.

“I want new and existing companies in Marbella to see the spirit of AnyTech365 because they have been doing fantastic. Marbella is not only a place

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where you go to the beach and have fun. It is also a place where companies are working hard for their success. Therefore, as the mayor of Marbella, I want to thank AnyTech365 for their importance to the city”, says the mayor Ángeles Muñoz.

AnyTech365 is offering IT security, help and support in more than 15 different languages and is one of the fastest growing companies in Europe according to Financial Times.

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Frank de Boer and Eusebio Gómez, Director of Los Granados Padel Club

TOTTI AND PANUCCI AT THE HEAD OF THE I WORLD PADEL SOCCER TOURNAMENT AT BOHO CLUB MARBELLA IS HOSTING THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL PADEL TOURNAMENT FOR FOOTBALL STARS AT LOS GRANADOS PADEL CLUB FROM JUNE 2ND-4TH.

For the first time, a firm, World Padel Soccer, is holding an international padel tournament with renowned figures from the world of football, including Christian Panucci, ambassador of the event.

The double title-holder of the Champions League, and former player with AC Milan, Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Chelsea, is the flag-bearer of an event that will bring together contemporary figures, such as Francesco Totti, Roma’s eternal captain, and the brothers Frank and Ronald de Boer.

As for local assets, former Málaga FC players are represented by such historic figures as Fernando Sanz, Josemi, Jesús Gámez, Juan Rodríguez and Vicente Valcarce. In addition, the Argentine, Ale Alonso, former captain of Monaco, and other well-known figures, such as Mista, Codina, Pablo Ibáñez, Notario and Dani García Lara, will also take part. The tournament has some surprises in store, with more active players still to be signed up once the season has finished.

our firmest support, and it is an honour that a World Padel Tour player is promoting this tournament, with great ambassadors like Totti and Panucci”.

Marbella’s tourist appeal will draw twelve sets of partners from Portugal, Holland, Italy, Argentina, and of course, Spain, who will show off their skills at Los Granados Padel Club from June 2nd-4th.

It will be the first Pro-am between football stars, World Padel Tour players and sponsors. The I World Padel Soccer Tournament was conceived with the aim of ensuring continuity to endow Marbella with a landmark tournament every year, bringing former elite football players from all over the world to visit the city and enjoy its climate, gastronomy and services, and to compete in the home of padel, in a unique setting with the best facilities.

José Bernal, head of World Padel Soccer, stated that the initiative was conceived with a vocation of continuity: “The event will have a huge influence and repercussion on tourism, thanks to the arrival of renowned players from many countries that attract the attention of large numbers of fans.”

Daniel Little, Hotel Manager of Boho Club, pointed out that the resort will be in charge of welcoming the players. “We feel honoured to be the official accommodation for the stars of this tournament, and to host the welcome dinner for all the participants on June 2nd. Boho Club is a boutique hotel with 30 rooms, in a natural setting of 30,000 m2, with a gastronomic proposal by the great Diego del Río”.

Ángeles Muñoz, Mayoress of Marbella, expressed her gratitude that World Padel Soccer has chosen Marbella from all the cities interested in hosting the event.

“It adds to the appeal of our city. The event will have

The tournament line-up was presented at Boho Club, a magnificent setting, with the presence of Ángeles Muñoz, Mayoress of Marbella; Manuel Cardeña, Councillor for Sports; Frank de Boer, former FC Barcelona player and Dutch football manager; Daniel Little, Hotel Manager of Boho Club Resort; Eusebio Gómez, Director of Los Granados Padel Club; and José Bernal, Promoter of World Padel Soccer.

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Eusebio Gómez, director of the tournament, explained the format of the event. The competition kicks off on June 2nd, with a Pro-am between soccer stars, World Padel Tour players and sponsors, ending with a gala dinner at Boho Club. On June 3rd, twelve sets of partners will compete in the group phase and elimination rounds, and on Saturday, June 4th, the final will be played, with the trophy presentation ceremony and gala dinner at Mogli Marbella.

This initiative counts on the support of Marbella City Council, Dunlop, Areapadel, Boho, Mogli, Los Granados Padel Club and JB10 Padel Academy.

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For his part, Frank de Boer praised the top quality offered by the line-up of players, the city, and the facilities. “We want to remain competitive, and it will be fantastic to do it here in Marbella with former colleagues. I’ve bought a house here, and my family love the city”.

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PUENTE ROMANO BEACH RESORT AND NOBU HOTEL PUENTE ROMANO BEACH RESORT AND NOBU HOTEL BROUGHT TOGETHER INFLUENCERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD TO WELCOME SPRINGTIME Marbella kicks off the spring season in Europe with an influencers gathering.

The event took place at Puente Romano Beach Resort and Nobu Hotel, offering 4 days of multiple activities to be enjoyed; from the best lunches at the beach bar or La Suite and by the prestigious restaurant chain Nobu, to sports or mental relaxation activities, such as yoga, tennis and pilates, among other features. The guests received gifts from several local brands; some of those participating were Native Glame, Baindoux, Virginia Macari, Dior and SkinLabo, to name but a few.

Among the attendees were Antonio Banderas’ beautiful partner, Nicole Kimpel; top model Jime Butti; the influencers from Madrid, Carla Hinojosa and Andy McDougall; DJ Camilo Franco and his girlfriend Natalie, as well as DJ

Macarena Holman and Marieke Pruijt, and other guests. All invited by Kenza Eyzaguirre, public relations of Puente Romano Beach Resort. Puente Romano Beach Resort and Nobu Hotel were the sponsors; positioning Marbella as a renowned cultural destination throughout Europe. We would like to thank our sponsors for their generous gifts: @virginiamacari swimwear @lasnochesibiza perfumes @nativeglame rings @rachelsorganic @milkandroses @jungleaccesories @skinlab creams @celicioso @soycarolincastro book and Kenza Eyzaguirre, P.R., Puente Romano. @KenzaeyzKeconect

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