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SEE THE ULTIMATE SUMMER TRENDS FROM THE BEST DESIGN BRANDS GET INSIDE THE HEADS OF BOCA DO LOBO AND COVET HOUSE FIND OUT THE NEW ARTISTIC COLLABORATION WITH DIOR

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BORN IN A GLAMOROUS CELEBRATION

Soleil Chair by Boca do Lobo

Both physically and imaginatively marked the refinement of the creative process that still drives the creation of every new design piece a special experience. Designing a unique piece demands a particular inspiration and there’s nothing more remarkable and noteworthy than Cirque du Soleil milieu and its awareness to exclusivity.

Born in a celebration Soleil chair mixes the animal spirit with sublime lines, best finishes and the most selective hue. The new piece of art is a synthesis of styles and senses. Inspired by the spirit and mission of the famous Cirque du Soleil.

Delicate like a contemporary artist yet fierce like a lion show, this design conception invokes the imagination, provokes the senses and evokes the emotions. It is detailed to the last inch of material and thought to be the statement of ‘Less is more’. Elementary in the material and complex in the technique, the chair is easy to fall in love with and surprising in all perspectives.

Boca do Lobo has no restrain to use different processes and tools to shape new designs, by giving to our pieces rough yet powerful expression through traditional craftsmanship. To form, to cut, and to joining processes have been a praiseworthy playground like the little but significant detail of the lion and the legs of this chair, shaped and created with the most traditional and rare techniques, metal cutting and foundry.

With strong and cream colors, velvet is the perfect symbiosis between the biggest softness and fierce attitude of fabric. The purpose of the chair is to bring the delight tenderness of the upcoming season to every room, like a magic trick. Green and Cream tons combined together result in a flaming hue celebration which envolve all Soleil family into one single statement.

SOLEIL CHAIR Soleil armchair is a synthesis of styles and senses. Inspired by the spirit and mission of the famous Cirque dU Soleil, the purpose is to invoke, provoke and evoke.

LUXXU HOME PRESENTS THE ANGUIS SOFA SUMMER’18

A refreshing take on luxury sofas

Reminiscent of its peculiar shape and distinct characteristic the name Anguis, in Latin, means snake, serpent or dragon. Adaptable and strong as the animals it’s named after, this modular sofa is the refreshment this summer needs!

Creating a unique and custom made sofa can make all the difference in a living room space, giving it personality, uniqueness and a distinctive character. The Anguis Sofa, with its various modules allows the creation of unique designs unlike any others, it’s a way of having a piece that no else has, without going through the trouble of designing it. It’s fully customizable, from the modules to the color of the leather.

The Anguis, just like a snake, can take many shapes. As an adaptable upholstery piece made of modules it can be combined to better suit the needs of any interior design project, aiding in the creation of the most exclusive and exquisite designs!

Made of high-quality materials, the modules that come together to create the sofa are handmade, which ensures high levels of strength and durability.

Luxury finishes give the final touch of refinement that only the best luxury furniture has.

Designed with a timeless aesthetic, the Anguis is adaptable to the majority of interior design styles, from the more masculine setups to the full glam living rooms.

Although it’s presented as a sofa, it can take a variety of profiles, from an armchair to a daybed or chaise longue, as the modules give the opportunity to create according to preference, without losing any comfort or luxury in the process. The many options this piece offers allows the creation of THAT piece that will suit any interior designing needs.

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BE TRENDY. BE BOLD. BE... WOW!

By Rug Society

Summer calls for bold prints, bright colors and statement pieces! Put all these elements together, and what do you get? A special environment that catches the eye of anyone who visits your home!

Now imagine having all of these exact elements reflected in each piece, creating an harmonious design where all the colors and patterns connect on a deep level with each other and with your personality. And the way to achieve this trendy solution. The WOW Collection, by Rug’Society!

Extending their collections from rugs into general homeware, Rug’Society introduces a collection of chairs that features some of the brand’s trendiest prints in wallpapers and rugs, creating statement pieces that can easily be combined with other elements of the house.

BOGARDE NAIF GREEN Palm trees, nature and a mid century vibe: Bogarde Naif Green is the perfect addition to a summer inspired decoration.

MALAY SUSY A Mid Century vibe with wood and orange tones, combined with a bold pattern, make Malay Susy the perfect choice to a differentiating environment.

ELLEN UMLAZA The pearly fabric with white geometric black appointments turn Ellen Umlaza into a light, yet elegant, addition for any environment.

With green as its dominant color, and matching with the brand’s Naif Green Wallpaper, this chair will go perfectly along with a nice cocktail and a good summer afternoon!

Susy rug was the inspiration for this iconic chair, and the two of them go together like a walk on the beach and a sunny afternoon!

Inspired in the Umlaza rug, from the modern collection, this chair is a must for anyone looking to lighten up their house.

BOURBON DRAGON FLY Oriental culture is an inspiration that brings a sense of comfort and balance to a design like no other! The Bourbon Dragon Fly chair is the perfect exemple of this, portraying the symbol of a dragon flying around floral motifs.

The Dragon Fly wallpaper was the inspiration behind this exclusive chair, allowing you to create a unique line of design for your house!

ESSENTIAL HOME UNVEILS THE ULTIMATE COLOR TRENDS

For a mid century spring

For the Spring collection, Essential Home was inspired by Pantone’s key color trends for 2018. From bright and vivid to earthy and soft, next year’s choices are exciting and happy, just like some of the Essential Home’s fabrics and accessories.

From all the design trends for the upcoming year, colors hold a steady spot at the top of our list. After all, they set the tone for which furniture we buy, what decor we invest in, and the overall mood of our designs.

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Not surprisingly, Green will not go away so fast, the color of 2017 will maintain strong. In the language of color therapy, green it is associated with serenity, the perfect refuge from those who want to escape the city concrete and create the perfect spring garden inside of the home. Essential Home collection with green will make take a deep breath and enjoy the sunny days.

Tangerine Tango is an orange-red hue, perfect for brightening up darker spaces or adding a fiery pop of color. Whether you draw inspiration from the changing leaves— or rich Spring sunsets, orange is defiantly an undeniably cozy and earthy reference for a chic Midcentury decor.

Candy Pink, often regarded as precious and girly, this color has a hard time proving itself as a serious contender when it comes to decorating the home, but fortunately times are changing, and this softer offspring color brings all the peace and sincerity, for the colorful and fresh season.

Vibrant Yellow is what spring is all about, bright and cheerful like the sunny days that are anticipated, with a warm undertone that keeps it from looking highlighter bright. This color is perfect for upholstery pieces, like a chair or a sofa, thanks to its warm yet fresh appearance.

Blue always has an inner richness Surf the Web Blue is a bolder and more confident color that brings breezy and sophisticated at once. This is a stunning shade can give a dramatic yet chic touch to rooms from true blue to sky or navy variety—is one of the most versatile decorating hues.

The rich and bold hue has made a strong presence in runways across fashion week, for a mid-century home decor this color can evoke elegance, relaxation, and a lot of fun. Perfect for that harmony between masculine and feminine.

THE STRONGEST SUMMER TRENDS FOR 2018

by Covet House

From sparkling gold to natural tones, this time Covet House brings you a world of colors for the next season. Trendy, sexy and fresh; three words to describe this Summer, which is around the corner, with a captivating palette to decorate your home. Each piece tells us a story and you’ll not be able to remain indifferent. Breathe new life into your home with these Summer trends and give “that” touch to your home décor.

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GLAMOUR

RETRO

Glamour is all about opulence, elegance and attitude.

Glamour has to do with drama, mystique and explores the concepts and objects, from daring colors to hyperbolical scales. Taking the motto “The Tale of Art”, Boca do Lobo shows Angra Sideboard, a tribute to the historical city of “Angra do Heroísmo” in Azores, Portugal. The seductive and elegant sideboard, it’ s outstanding in its shape and curved design, offering a tactile focus to the exquisite marble top.

Live up your home with the taste of Summer. Retro Tropicana trends are a burst of vibrant and bold colors and they turn your home into a true festival of different tones and shapes.

Thinking about this, Essential Home and DelightFULL present for these Summer trends, 2 glamourous pieces that will make your home “wow”.

Touch

Tropicana

Ellen Dining Chair by Essential Home is a fanciful dining chair full of luxurious fea- tures. Its distinctive open curved back is extremely sculptured and it contrasts with the slim legs made of polished brass. It is upholstered in velvet and has mixed tones both on the back and the round cushioned pad.

With an expressive harmonic beauty, Clark modern pendant light is one of DelightFULL’s most iconic pieces. Clark is a great example of how suspended light can embody all the class of the mid-century modern age. It is the perfect hanging lamp for your modern dining room, mid-century bedroom, or even a game room.

The polished brass feet creates a superb accent providing a glamorous design. To complete this wonderful piece in your home, Luxxu provokes with a dramatic mirror. An authentic Star, with its sunlight’s made by brass and crystal, conceives elegance and glamour to your home. The rec- reation of the Explosion Mirror achieves a luxurious level. The perfect solution to highlight any ambience with its prestigious and revivalist attitude.

PURE

Gold

Find tranquility in the summer with special golden pieces and turn your home into a sanctuary. Pure Gold trends fill the home with a warm glow but keep it cool and calm with neutral golden shades. Using the highest quality materials and textures, Maison Valentina creates a cosmopolitan luxury environment, finding the finest example in this sink.

Eden Vessel Sink is inspired by the mys- tic behind the name.

A perfect piece to compose your whimsical bathroom.

To complement this scenario and turn your doors into something really special, PullCast have some of the greatest han- dles impossible to remain indifferent. For this season, the brand chose Natica Pull. Shells, whether brightly striped or bland and pale, shine in its own way and are the external skeleton of the creature that lives within. Natica is a jewelry piece inspired by the unbelievable variation of sea life, one of nature’s gems.

SIMPLY

Pastel

Introduce some love into your home with enchanting pieces.

Pastel tones and floral motifs are perfect to the hottest season and give a classical charm to your home. Thinking about this theme, Rug’Society presents a new wall- papers collection. Peony is a fancy wallpaper full of expression and serene at the same time. Reflects a true oasis of comfort and design, and it’s a flawless element to your home décor. Make the perfect match with Oreas Rare Sofa by Brabbu, which honors this natural diversity and its different shapes and tones creating a clean and attractive ambience.

THE HOTTEST BATHROOM DESIGN TRENDS

by Maison Valentina

We might still be in spring, but summer is just around the corner! With the change of season, most people will want to refresh their bathroom space and explore new trends and ideas. So this summer following this trends you will elevate your bathroom to the next level showing that the bathroom can be the trendiest and hottest space of the house.

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ESCAPING TO THE

METALLIC

In an age when we are busier than ever, a spa-like bathroom is a necessity. In order to elevate your bathroom to a spa-like you will need muted lighting, deep soaking tubs, and lots of soft textures. After this transformation you will have a warm summer storm every time you step foot in the bathroom.

There is definitely a trend emerging for modern metallic finished, and it’s worth tapping into for your new bathroom design. Gold is definitely experiencing a renaissance now, but it’s important to set the right tone, so add a gold tap, for example, and this will give the feeling of glamour without veering into tackiness.

Spa

Glamour

Diamond bathtub is designed in fiberglass with a luxurious black high-gloss fin- ishing. The diamond shaped sculptural body is based on its name, making it a exquisite item in any modern bathroom. This bathtub also presents a golden rim, a small detail that stands out.

The Koi bathtub features an aged brushed brass base resembling the scales pattern of the Japanese Koi carp. The contrived patina iron tub has an oval shape and a curved lip, making it the perfect resting spot for your head. The name of this contemporary bathtub and the Japanese word for love are homophones making the carp a symbol of love and affection.

JAPONESE

DARKER TONES ARE

The new serenity trend is inspired by the Japanese notion of Zen. Traditional Japanese bathrooms are nothing short of a serene scenic journey into a misty rainforest. With attention to color, design, placement and utility, the Japanese really focus on creating a peaceful space that is useful yet pleasing.

Soft brown, gold, white and smooth granite surfaces are all trends in modern Japanese bathroom design.

In a space known so long for its neutral whites and light wood stain colors, the dark shades are starting to conquer this space. This includes dark tile flooring, grey painted elegant cabinets, matte black plumbing fixtures and cabinet hardware and even dark painted accent walls. Though the trend is slow, darker tones are definitely here to stay.

Calm

The Koi bathtub features an aged brushed brass base resembling the scales pattern of the Japanese Koi carp. The contrived patina iron tub has an oval shape and a curved lip, making it the perfect resting spot for your head. The name of this contemporary bathtub and the Japanese word for love are homophones making the carp a symbol of love and affection.

Hot

Newton washbasin and bathtub are an organic shaped furniture made out of casted aluminum spheres that merge to create a tabletop, providing a unique design approach to this bath- room decor piece. The spheres are finished with a high gloss black lacquer, con- trasting with the cutted ones on the counter, finished in casted brass. It features an integrated round sink in polished brass for some golden accent. It is a true piece of art!

BE BRIGHT WITH THE SUMMER

by Delightfull

No matter which tastes you have: at least a few of the Summer 2018 color trends will make you fall in love. Choose whether to brighten up your home with electric and crazy colours or with soft and relaxing tones... with our midcentury de- sign, we are able to embrace all these colors.

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WONDROUS YELLOW: SIMPLY NATURALLY CHEERFUL

PALACE BLUE AND MILKY WHITE GIVE US DEEP OCEAN

A distant relative of this lively yellow is Gold. Since it is a bold color it can be combined with other more natural colors trends. This specific metallic goes well with shades of Green and our Galliano Pendant gives also a slight touch of elegance.

These are the perfect colors for a sunny summer. If you love serene and fresh places the best thing to do is to combine these two with an eccentric tou- ch that only our colorful Stanley suspension can add. If instead you want to create harmony Turner lamp will help you with seat the right mood.

Diff icult to ignore

Vibes

CIRCU’S 2018 SUMMER

The best summer kids inspiration

Ice-creams, glitter, indigo blues, rainbows and butterflies... What do these things have in common? All of them have more charm in the summer and children love them with all of their heart. Circu embraced the good weather and wanted to transform your kid’s summer into a full-time season. Lots of colors, animals, nature, fun and, of course, lots of magic are the proposals for a Circus’s summer- time.

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ANIMAL

KINGS & QUEENS

Have you ever imagined having a shark, a bird and an elephant at home? With the animal stool collection it is possible! In ice cream colours, like millennial pink, indigo blue or an aqua green, this collection promises to awake children’s friendship with animals. This piece also has an educational purpose. The interior provides a storage compartment, intended for toys, scholar objects or any kids treasures.

In pastel tones, this majestic bed will turn your children into an absolute royal member. This romantic fantasy item is perfect for kids to live a real fairytale with a happy ending.

With an inspiring design, the intention is making sleepy times increasingly wanted by little princes and princesses.

Stools

BOOBOO

Swing Sofa

Nothing is more summerish than a green swing sofa, where your kids can move back and forth, safely and without worries. Inspired by the Lewis Carrol’s masterpiece, Alice in Wonderland, the Booboo swing is here to exponen- tially upgrade your kid’s bedroom design. The sofa’s delicate and luxurious design makes it easy to add to any décor or theme.

A perfect merge between comfort and design. Just like Alice, your child will dive into the adventures of this summer.

Castle

ILLUSION COLLECTION

Chair, Tool & Table

This kids’ furniture set includes a table, a stool and a chair, the perfect addition to every bedroom and playroom, where kids can develop their skills and learn new things in the summer holidays.

For a more childish and playful touch, the chairs and stools have colorful synthetic fur inspired by wild animals - polar bear and leopard - that provides a unique connection to nature while providing extra comfort.

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BUN VAN

Pink

Bed/Room

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This lovely Pink Bun Van is an unique kids bed inspired by the iconic 60’s camper van Fillmore from the Disney movie “Cars”.

The exterior is produced in fiberglass with chrome-plated finishes and the inside contains several storage compartments, a bed, a TV, desk, mini bar and a sofa…It is a complete bedroom set for a children’s space.

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It is perfect to bring a total experience of fun and play to the children’s rooms.

With the Bun Van, bedtime will be like an adventurous road trip.

A SUMMER STATE OF MIND

With Brabbu Rare Editions

Have you already wondered where the best summer design ideas come from? Sure to impress you with the answer, BRABBU is celebrating a new partnership with Aldeco Interior Fabrics - the masters in creating the most gorgeous coverings for some of BRABBU’s bestseller chairs. This partnership aims to inspire 30 New Summer House Design Ideas with the most fierce and unique collection: RARE EDITIONS.

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A UNIQUE AND POWERFUL COLLECTION

Rare Editions

A Summer State of Mind is BRABBU’s invitation for the most cheerful season of the year. As usual, BRABBU is already taking over the interior design trends for 2018, and with the main goal of conquering every summer inspired home makeover, the brand challenged Aldeco Interior Fabrics to re-invent some of the brand’s upholstered bestseller pieces.

The result of this partnership was the release of one unique and powerful collection: BRABBU RARE EDITIONS.

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A UNIQUE AND POWERFUL COLLECTION

Pillows Collection

New fabrics printed a new life into the old iconic pieces of the brand such as OREAS Single Sofa, ANDES Armchair, MALAY Armchair and Bar chair, SIKA Armchair, NANOOK Dining Chair and one of the most exciting pieces of the collection, the NAMIB 2 Seat Sofa. In every of the 30 new RARE EDITIONS pieces, you will find the most beautiful tones and tropical patterns harmoniously combined with the designs and materials of the upholstery pieces. You will easily understand why the release of this collection was so natural for the brand and how it complements so good other BRABBU’s goodies as the new Pillows collection.

A BREEZE OF SUMMER IN YOUR HOUSE

with PullCast’s Ocean Collection With the warm weather approaching, summer vibes tend to invade our senses. A desire for sand in our feet, for the sound of waves, for the smell of the ocean... the perfect coastal scenario, right? What about bringing that scenario into your interior design project? Allying sophistication to natural coastal elements, PullCast has the perfect collection for any summer lover to indulge in: the Ocean collection features irreverent pull designs, made from the most exquisite handcrafting techniques, making them the statement pieces for anyone who wants to make their furniture stand out.

Imagination with no limits will turn your house into the place to be for the new season. Open your doors and let summer invade your environment!

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OCTO

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NATICA

Octopus’s selection

Ocean collection

Being one of the most peculiar animals on our planet, the octopus was the inspiration behind this Octo pull. The shape and texture of the animal’s legs give this accessory an interesting look, making it the perfect option for anyone who wants to upgrade the looks of their furniture!

The delicateness of the shell brings to life this amazing piece. Handmade in brass, Natica materializes the concept of summer and coastal inspiration. An accessory filled with sophistication and charm, a small detail that will make all the difference in any environment.

LINCKIA

Graceful handles Nothing reminds us more of the ocean like the starfish.

Inspired by this amazing animal, the Linckia pull is the perfect accessory for a coastal look, a taste of summer in your own home acheived by this exclusive handmade piece.

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INSIDE THE HEADS OF

Boca do Lobo

DRAW EXPERIENCES AND SURPRISE. THIS IS THE PHILOSOPHY OF BOCA DO LOBO, ONE OF THE MOST EXCLUSIVE DESIGN BRANDS IN THE WORLD. BORN TO BREAK UP THE MONOTONY. MARCO COSTA, THE CEO AND RESPONSIBLE FOR DESIGN, IS THE SPEAKER OF THIS PHILOSOPHY. 1. DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE AS CEO OF THE BEST PORTUGUESE DESIGN COMPANY. WHAT KEEPS YOU MOTIVATED AND WHAT IS YOUR MAIN INSP IRA TI ONS. It’s a lot of responsibility for someone young like me to be CEO of one of the best design brands in the world, but I also see this as a challenge and at the same time I feel that I have a long path ahead of me that allows me to stimulate doing better every day. At the same time, I fully trust my team, we will always be able to give what is not expected, always trying to do more and better.

My creative freedom rests on everything I see, on what surrounds me. At Boca do Lobo Design Studio we operate within the design world, but we can be true artists in the way we work and think.

Everyone says there is a crossover of art and design and I can not agree more. I really like to make new experiences, new materials, new techniques. More than an object to satisfy a need, we want to create pieces or objects of art that are part of people’s lives. People who buy Boca do Lobo are also buying an experience that can inspire generations.

2. BOCA DO LOBO HA S, OVER THE LA ST FEW YEA RS, GRA DUA LLY CHA NGED ITS LANGUAGE AND CULTURE. WHAT IS YOUR ROLE IN THIS CHANGE? There were no changes in our culture or language, there was an evolution. Over time we have lost timidity and we realize that if there will a power of fitting on our part, we can easily adapt to spaces and projects. The essence, the charisma, and the boldness are there, but in a more versatile way.

3. THE BET ON CRAFTSMANSHIP AND TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES IS ONE OF THE BRAND’S CORE VALUES. HOW ARE CRAFTSMA NSHIP AND THE BOCA DO LOBO WORLD INTERTWINED? The Art of Designing and Crafting Exclusive Pieces is the life moto of Boca do Lobo, without that it was just another design brand. The richness of the manual arts finds here a new way of imposing

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and surviving, using the contemporary style as a base but, at the same time, introducing

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they would fit like a glove in your apartment. We agree et voilá.

techniques of Portuguese craftsmanship. The link is in the complementarity that both parties have been able to find in the relationship that unites them: on the one hand we needed a singularity

7. THE PRESENCE IN THE DIGITAL WORLD IS ONE OF YOUR MAIN WEAPONS, JUST LOOK AT THE NUMBERS

that only craftsmanship can give us and accompany what we want to create, on the other, we

ON THE SOCIAL NETWORKS OF THE BRAND. HOW DID YOU MANAGE TO CREATE THIS EMPIRE?

help these arts to be reborn ... Each piece is unique, the gold leaf does not sit the same way twice.

The secret is to reach out to people to inspire and surprise with the best in the world industry, also divulging our projects and pieces.

4. HOW CAN YOU MAINTAIN THE BALANCE BETWEEN THE NEEDS OF THE MARKETPLACE AND THE

We have a passionate and dedicated team, willing to learn and be challenged every day,

UNIQUE DESIGN OF THE BRAND?

exploring strategies and actions in order to boost the brand. In fact, we a strong presence in the

There began to exist an emotional need regarding the uniqueness of a product at the time of

web world, it is easy to perceive our notoriety through the numerous blogs, social networks and

acquisition. Our audience demands an experience with design, with respect to the exclusive world

international magazines that publish us.

of luxury and art, and therefore our presence in the world, in the main international capitals, is

I believe that the fact that we show our behind the scenes, without fears, also helps because it is

a way to reach more easily those who want to see us, feel and touch in our pieces. We make a

part of our essence, our creative side and that makes all the difference.

difference and stay in the public’s mind because our products have a twist that only we can give.

8. WHAT IS THE REVENUE TO REACH € 10M TARGET IN 2020?

5. BOCA DO LOBO IS PRESENTED WITH 5 COLLECTIONS. CONSIDERS THAT THERE IS ROOM FOR NEW

We are in great growth and as our services improve we will create our own path to success ... We

PRODUCT TYPES ARE CREATED ?

have highly focused goals and the fact that we are a young team, we can easily be transversal

At the moment we have 5 collections, of which, undoubtedly, stands out the Limited Edition, being

in a world that is constantly changing. The fact that we already have the loyalty of some clients

the standard bearer with the leading bestsellers, such as the Diamond Sideboard or even the

that have been consolidated with the custom and bespoke of our pieces is also a big step, the

unparalleled Pixel Cabinet. However, we must not forget collections that are pillars to the brand

strategy ‘happy customers’ we assemble will give us bases, year after year to achieve our goals.

as Soho and Coolors and even the Master Bedroom which serves one of the most important

It is a secret from the Gods, but results.

areas of the house.

At the same time, is important to mention Private Collection, that serves an extremely

9. IT FEELS THAT THE POSSIBLE EXPANSION OF THE BRAND TO OTHER BUSINESS AREAS WOULD

high luxury public. Another category that could undoubtedly open new doors to the world of

OVERALL RESULTS?

Hotels and of Casinos, is the Play At Home Collection, whose main focus is the gaming tables.

As for business that could boost Boca do Lobo, we always think how to surprise and innovate and nothing better than an unlikely partner to do something unexpected and have a boom in every

6. THE FILM 50 SHADOWS OF GREY WAS A GREAT MOMENT FOR THE BOCA DO LOBO. THEY FEEL THAT

corner of the world.

WAS THIS THE MAIN LANDMARK OF YOUR STORY? HOW DOES THE ASSOCIATION WITH CINEMA A RISE?

Boca do Lobo is a brand that aims to raise the exclusive design, but we want to have a sustained

I do not believe that it was the main landmark in the history of Boca do Lobo, but it was undoubtedly

growth that gives us freedom for when we will decide to risk, we are able to do it. But, at the same

a great responsibility. It was an important step, brought national and international notoriety, was

time, we have to keep in mind the minimization of errors and impairments.

like a consequence of the recognition we have gained throughout the time, and since that year more doors were opened in the world of cinema and staging.

In fact, what happened was simple: Universal Pictures acknowledged that our pieces was to the height of the most eccentric side of the millionaire Mr. Grey and thought it

10.DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS AS CEO. Passionate, dedicated and... Reserved.

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INSIDE THE HEADS OF

Covet House

THE MOST POWERFUL AND CREATIVE DESIGN EXPERIENCE! OVER 1300 PRODUCTS AND 1500 IMAGES TO BOOST CREATIVITY COVET HOUSE IS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL TOOLS TO BOOST CREATIVITY AMONG THE INTERIOR DESIGN COMMUNITY. CREATED IN 2016, ITS MAIN GOAL IS TO INSPIRE ALL PROFESSIONALS AND DESIGN LOVERS AS WELL AS ASSIST IN THEIR CREATIVE PROCESS. MEET HERE THE BRAND THAT IN ONE PLACE, BRINGS TOGETHER 1300 SOLUTIONS FOR INTERIOR DESIGN. “E É PORTUGUESA, COM CERTEZA!” 1. WHEN WAS IT CREATED AND HOW DID THE IDEA OF CREATING TO COVET HOUSE CAME AROUND? COVET HOUSE is a Covet Group Brand/Service and was born in 2016. It was born because we listen to our customers and their needs. Our customers had the need to buy several brands of the group, so we created Covet House to have a single bridge of contact to facilitate the entire buying process. Several wishes have been added and this great online Marketplace, the Covet House, was born.

Our main goal is to inspire interior designers, architects, stores and all other stakeholders who are present in the brand universe, helping them by giving solutions and solve their projects. By representing different brands and different styles, it offers all you need in just one place. We then became a powerful platform that supports all professionals.

2. COVET HOUSE IS ONE OF THE BRANDS IN THE COVET GROUP. WHAT IS THE BIG CHALLENGE OF BEING PART OF THE LARGEST PORTUGUESE DESIGN GROUP? The great motto of the Covet Group is to ELEVATE THE DESIGN AND HONOR THE CRAFTMANSHIP and that, consequently, spread to all the marks of the group. Our daily work must always meet this purpose; if it is not, it is best not to move on. That is why we have this great responsibility, which is not ours alone, but of everyone: to contribute so that the Portuguese arts and this legacy do not disappear and make this witness endure. In addition to that, we are constantly learning and changing to be always one step ahead and fulfill the market’s needs.

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3. WHEN CUSTOMERS THINK OF COVET HOUSE, WHAT WORD OR PHRASE DO YOU WANT THEM TO

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product that are already part of our catalog.

THINK? IS THIS HAPPENING TODAY? “The most powerful tool to boost creativity”

6. WE KNOW THAT YOU DON’T HAVE PHYSICAL STORES. FUTURE STRATEGY OR PROJECT?

We think that we are growing and making this message more and more spread in the minds of

Stores are a difficult subject, however we have been learning and studying the markets and for

our stakeholders. Our job is to make life easier for professionals and give them tools to help them

us, at the moment, it has a significant weight in our next strategies. We have already had a first

make the best decisions, such as our website, where we can show them more than 1300 products

experience with COVET PARIS and this was also the motto to move forward and start designing

and inspirations, a concept that later covers our catalog, where we present all brands and pieces

this new Covet Franchising project that, basically, we can find local partners for these shops /

divided by product typology and our Book Inspirations which, as the name implies, has as a

showrooms with all our brands. We have already been approached by several clients interested

function to inspire since it is made of images that cover the divisions of the house. Our projects

in this type of project and when we realized this will by these professionals, we started working

like Covet House Douro, Covet London, Covet Paris, Covet on Tour, Covet Lounge and Covet New

to make this project a reality in several cities and countries around the world, so that we can be

York City in the future, have the same purpose.

closer to our customers.

4. COVET HOUSE REPRESENTS SOME OF THE BEST DESIGN BRANDS. WHICH ARE THEY? BEING A

7. THE PRESENCE IN THE DIGITAL WORLD IS ONE OF YOUR MAIN WEAPONS, JUST LOOK AT THE NUMBERS

SERVICE, THEY HAVE AS PURPOSE TO ALLY THEMSELVES WITH OTHER BRANDS. WHICH ARE...

IN THE MAIN SOCIAL NETWORKS OF THE BRAND AND YOUR ACTIVE PARTICIPATION ON THE WEB. HOW

We are currently representing 12 brands, whether internal or external to the group. Boca do

DID YOU CREATE THIS ONLINE CULTURE?

Lobo, Delightfull, Brabbu, Brabbu Contract, Koket, Essential Home, Maison Valentina, Luxxu, Circu,

We realized with the experience of the other brands of the group that the world is online. So, from

Rug’Society, Pullcast and Miyabi Casa.

an early age we started to adapt the different networks/platforms that existed in the virtual world

Our goal will always be to complement our offer; we want to continue with the same motto and

to our brands, and we tried to understand how we could play this “virtual game”.

offer products to our customers with different styles, so it will never make sense to have brands

In order to give visibility to our brand in the world we created a website where all 1300 products

competing in the same space, but complementary brands, so that our offer to professionals

and inspirations, experiences, catalogs and different graphic materials explain and show how

becomes even bigger and so they still find more solutions not needed before, therefore, look

great the brand’s online heritage is, but that alone is not enough, through the social networks

elsewhere.

and the strategy that we have, we potentiate the contents produced and create engagement in the different networks. To help bring more people into our website we also have a blog brand

5. WE KNOW YOU ARE HIGHLIGHTING A NEW ACCESSORY CATEGORY. WHAT IS THE SUCCESS OR

and three product blogs. The brand blog speaks of the brand world and everything that can be

FAILURE OF THIS NEW STRAND?

related to this world, you go from new products to the best restaurants and hotels. Product blogs

This category arises because, once again, we hear our customers and the difficulty they had in

help people who are looking for specific product categories to find our brands more easily.

finding this type of different decorative objects to complement their spaces; On the other hand,

We are a brand that segments our market and we are even going to the niche that interests us.

I think it was the obvious way, because when we presented ourselves at the big design fairs, we

How?! Through the online platforms like MOM, ArchiExpo and ArchiProdutcs. In these platforms,

had this need to decorate the space to make it more welcoming and to get through the concept

we find our main targets and so we work daily in them to attract their attention and gain their

and it was a typology that was lacking in the our portfolio. We have not yet fully communicated

confidence, by the integrated offer that they find in one single account. In addition to these three

this collection as we are adding new brands and improving communication. However, I think that

strategies we also have online advertising and we know that advertising is the most effective way

by focusing on the individual category we can have an increase in the notoriety and sale of this

to reach a large audience with interests in products similar to ours; through this we have been

type of products, which in essence are a complement to the house and all the other types of

able to make our customers fall in love and demonstrate a solution just one click away.

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We do not neglect the more conventional marketing, we can enumerate some like e-mail

our ambassadors, the pieces of our brands. Among our experiences we have the Covet On Tour,

marketing and newsletters, each with a different mission but for the sake of a common goal, the

which consists on a special van full of designer parts, samples and catalogs conducted by

brand. Through email marketing, we create our closest relationships, it is the first path to maturity,

designers and marketers in across Europe, Asia and the United States. We want to personally

it is the constant exchange of emails between an ambassador and a client that earns the

meet all the professionals in their own design studios and showrooms; have private meetings

confidence of both. Through the newsletters we communicate our highlights and we maintain our

throughout the year, anytime in any city.

contacts aware of the current novelties of our brand, as well as our experiences and inspirations.

Last but not least, we have COVETED magazine that aims to put our brands ahead of the most

Finally, behind all the strategies presented before and to be more effective, we do a SEO job, that

creative minds in the world. Articles about the world of design, main events, best restaurants,

is, we have a selection of specific keywords for which we want to be found and are part of the

hotels, galleries, inspirations, among other topics is what COVETED has to offer, intending with this

basis of all strategies from the website to the content we produce.

to be a platform where the great brands of Design and Luxury want to show and promote their products.

8. THE COVET HOUSE HAS SEVERAL EXPERIENCES: COVET LONDON, COVET HOUSE DOURO, COVET PARIS, COVET ON TOUR, COVET LOUNGE, AND COVETED MAGAZINE. WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM

9. WHAT ARE THE NEXT COVET PROJECTS THAT ARE IN MIND TO BE CREATED AND WHAT IS THEIR

EACH OF THEM?

PURPOSE?

We want to be where our stakeholders are and therefore each experience has its own purpose

We are already thinking about creating Covet Franchising, where the main goal is to attract local

that is to enhance our physical presence in the market. Covet London is a private flat show in the

partners to open Covet’s around the world following the franchising model that will allow us to be

heart of the world’s design capital, London, which offers an intimate design experience in a totally

closer to all our stakeholders and to be even more recognized CITY BY CITY. Another experience

authentic setting. Conceived with different collections of furniture, lighting and accessories, the

is Covet New York City, which consists on a physical space in NYC that is one of our best markets

apartment and its ambassadors are ready to inspire professionals through a private tour of the

where we will have a team present all year and whose visitors will be able to see our pieces and

amazing stories behind each piece.

understand Covet better and each one of the brands and products. We want to close more

Covet Paris is a bit similar to Covet London in terms of essence, however this is a showroom on

businesses and establish more close relationships with the contacts that interest us, being always

one of the oldest and most famous streets in Paris. It is open to the public and presents several

up- to-date with the city’s agenda in order to be present in the many events that will occur there

pieces of the group together in an inspiring environment. A little different from Covet London and

in order to meet our stakeholders.

Covet Paris is Covet House Douro. An ancient three floor waterfront mansion in Oporto located in one of the most beautiful landscapes of Europe, the Douro, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The

10. IF THE BRAND DISAPPEARED TOMORROW, WHAT IMPACT WOULD IT HAVE ON THE WORLD?

house is filled with remarkable architectural details that hold the glory from a noble past and

Professionals would get poorer, with fewer solutions and with no daily inspirations to solve their

traditions of Portugal. In this timeless scenario, a unique showroom was born and each room

projects and to serve their clients. Neverthless, if this was a real thing we are sure that our legacy

was decorated by prestigious design brands. A truly whismical escape for exclusive clients and

of unique and innovative experiences with worldwide events is built but we are sure that we

partners to be inspired, or simply a destination to relax over a weekend and be immerse in the

would be missed by people who seek for daily inspirations through the various channels of

innovative The Covet House Experience.

communication, both online and offline.

We also have the Covet Lounge, which is how we present ourselves at major international fairs such as iSaloni, Maison et Objet, AD Show, among others. It is an inspiring space, the purpose of

11. WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM COVET HOUSE IN 2020?

which is that people can rest a little and spend pleasant moments while relishing good appetizer

All our projects will already be recognized and will have their own notoriety and specialized team

and taste great Portuguese wine, while at the same time have the possibility to know, through

project by project, we will be a team of 50 people. We will have our physical presence in several

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countries through the various COVET’S franchising (Mexico, Vietnam, Singapore, China ...). We will have some reputed brands as our partners in our Marketplace.

Covet NYC will be a success in flat format, the sales value and number of relationships created will overwhelm the investment made and we will certainly see chances of replicating to other countries. At this point our shop in London will be a reality. We will be able to reach a new type of stakeholders, the final customer. The first Covet House Hotel will open in January of this year, and Covet Valley and Villa will be taking their first steps. The “Live Home 3D” APP will already be inserted in our online Marketplace, where professionals will be able to choose a space in the house and combine the various pieces to have a better perception of what could be the final result of your project. As a complement to this APP, we will also be looking for our Interior Design service where we will have a team to develop a project for customers who use our parts. Finally, we are sure to fight to reach the € 6,000,000 in sales.

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DIOR LADY ART

A new artistic collaboration An emblematic and veritable myth, inspired by haute couture: the Lady Dior bag was born in the Dior workshops in 1995, and became famous when Princess Diana acquired this unique accessory on a visit to Paris. Architectural lines, metal Charms that spell out the Dior name and the “cannage” motif inspired by the seats of the Napoleon III chairs on which Christian Dior seated his guests at his fashion shows… The Lady Dior bag embodies the contemporary elegance of Dior.

If the Lady Dior bag is timeless and highlights the modernity of Dior, it also elicits artistic reinterpretation. Last year, Dior invited British and American artists to unveil their vision of the bag in limited editions. This year, on the heels of the success of the Dior Lady Art project, Dior called on ten artists of different origins and generations from all over the world to reinvent the handbag. Once again, the House of Dior gave the artists carte blanche to faithfully transpose their creative concepts into the medium of leatherwork. As a result, the frontiers of expertise in the Dior workshop were expanded. Everything, from the fabric to the Charms, the size, colour, decoration, handles and the “cannage” was adapted according to the desires and inspirations of the artists, who gave free rein to their imagination. The designs will be presented at exclusive events organised by Dior.

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David Wiseman, United States Los Angeles-based artist David Wiseman finds his inspiration in the beauty of nature—flowers, leaves and glaciers, which he transforms into ceramic installations and objects through an incredibly precise and detailed technique. The American artist has had previous collaborations with Dior: he hand-sculpted five hundred bells of lily-of-the-valley to decorate the Dior boutiques in Shanghai, Tokyo and New York. His urge to master traditional methods of craftsmanship and materials to produce his creations bestows an exceptional unity on his work. As his vision for the Lady Dior handbags is in the same vein, he has pushed back the limits of Dior’s expertise to present two remarkable creations.

The mid-sized bag was created in a particularly classic mode: once again we find the Dior grey of the Dior boutiques and the same traditional stitching technique used to make the Lady Dior handbag. However, he has added a floral motif to this original version of the bag with Charms created uniquely for this model: a lily-ofthe-valley in porcelain and brass. The larger bag is a remarkable technical exploit. Completely transparent, it is made of perforated leather. Both bags highlight the artist’s love of nature and his desire to be inventive and attain technical perfection.

Lee Bul, Korea With her breathtaking installations, sculptress Lee Bul, originally from Seoul, is interested in the way that a visionary interpretation and the notions of progress shape the structure of the world of today and tomorrow.

A regular Dior collaborator (her works are exhibited in the Dior boutiques in Seoul, London and Los Angeles), she has ventured into a particularly complex process

to design her Lady Dior bag. It took more than sixty attempts to produce this mid-sized bag. In an industrial style, it is fitted out with a dozen tiny plexiglass mirrors oriented in all directions to create an effect of a large shattered mirror. With its white and silver-tone handles and silver-tone Charms, this new interpretation of the emblematic bag by Lee Bul gives the sensation of extreme beauty, highly sophisticated and imbued with an exceptional aura: a complex and radiant creation, in the image of the works of this artist.

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Namsa Leuba, Switzerland

Friedrich Kunath, United States

Namsa Leuba, a Swiss-Guinean artist, uses photography to call into question the way that African identities are perceived in the Western world. Using performance, fashion and documentary film, she explores her heritage and above all its ceremonies and rituals, paying particular attention to the gestures and accessories connected with it. Inspired by the culture of the Ndebele people of Zimbabwe and north-eastern South Africa, Namsa Leuba’s artistic concept for her collection of Lady Dior handbags has pushed the artisans in the leather workshops to expand the limits of their expertise to meet her vision. Her mid-sized bag is distinguished by a complex stitching technique using mink, delicate fabric and beads sewn together like pieces of a puzzle, to give the bag a “hippie” look, which alone called for over three hundred hours of work. The other model was woven in the same traditional way as many older

German-born Friedrich Kunath established his new territory in Los Angeles; it is there that he found his inspiration in the lyrics of songs or the titles of shows, as well as allusions to German Romanticism and conceptual art. By juxtaposing such apparently disparate influences, his work creates ambivalent relationships that trigger an authentic emotional experience. In one of his best-known works, he created a rainbow with a thick layer of paint stretched across a dream-like watercolour landscape. Kunath has transposed this remarkable work in his reinterpretation of the Lady Dior. On the mid-sized handbag, the artist has imagined a photographic effect depicting a kissing couple, with handles like rainbows. The sentence “Fuck it, I love you” is embroidered on the inner lining of the bag and on the back of a cloud-shaped charm. The artist has designed a bag that evokes the insolence and impertinence of America in the 70s.

African textiles. Both are vibrant and reflect the colour palette of Willem de Kooning and the creations of Clyfford Still. In her reinterpretation of Lady Dior, she has focused on texture, know-how and above all, the marriage of cultures.

Spencer Sweeney, United States

Jamilla Okubo, United States Jamilla Okubo, one of the youngest artists to be invited to participate in this project, was born in 1993 and graduated from Parsons School of Design in New York.

Her art is inspired by her Kenyan origins: she works on cultural identity and is committed to offering a new perspective on the African diaspora. For Dior, she has designed three bags that are technologically complex to produce in the Dior workshops. Two of them have Kenyan-style beads mixed with Parisian-inspired crystals, and on the other bag, we find the typical Dior haute couture embroidery techniques. The three Lady Dior bags imagined by this young woman bring together two heritages and cultures: Kenyan and Parisian.

It is impossible to sum up the world of New York artist Spencer Sweeney, because he is not only a visual artist, but also a performer, musician, experimental musical theatre producer and Aikido black belt. His many talents are evident in his works, which express a perpetual desire for movement, contradiction and aesthetic revolution. For his Lady Dior limited edition line, he has created two small bags, a mid-sized bag and a large bag, each with a unique design: faces, hand prints and a big curious eye are among the most obvious representations. The works appear “unfinished” to give their owner the impression of participating in the creative process by wearing them day by day. On certain models, for example, one can see brush strokes and pigments in relief. On others, the handles seem to blend into the body of the handbag, both covered by graffiti that almost appears to continue up to the arm of the wearer. All the bags are hand-embroidered, and each one bears the hidden signature of the artist.

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SMEG UNVEILS EXCITING NEW DISPLAY IN HARRODS

Stylish manufacturer

Smeg, the distinguished and stylish manufacturer of luxuriously made Italian appliances, is thrilled to announce its products are now available in one of London’s most iconic stores; Harrods.

Customers will now be able to discover and explore key products from across the range, including its notable collaboration with Dolce & Gabbana, a hand painted collection of exclusive, hand painted fridges.

With 70 + products on display, ranging from a wide selection of Smeg’s latest built-in ovens and freestanding cookers, including the brand’s innovative ultra-modern Dolce Stil Novo collection, and market leading range cooker launch, Portofino, in 8 colour pop finishes inspired by the Italian Riviera. Consumers will also be able to purchase products from Smeg’s growing SDA family, synonymous with the colours and curves of the 1950’s, which now comprises coffee machines, citrus and slow juicers, kettles, toasters, blenders and stand mixers.

The announcement comes as Smeg reveals its support of Harrods’ “Art Partners” campaign. This represents a fantastic synergy between the two brands, as Smeg continuously prides itself on its linkages with artisan craftsmanship and design.

As part of the month long art campaign which begins on 10th April, a special Smeg & Dolce and Gabbana gallery-like window display will go live on Harrods’s famous Brompton Road, as well as further displays on show in Harrods cookshop – denoting a first public appearance in the UK. The launch coinsides with a digital video takeover on the store’s highly trafficked central escalator screen and a private Harrods VIP event hosted at the Institute of Contemporary Arts.

Presented in a shop-in-shop like feel, the display is set amongst a muted palate comprising washed oak floors and calming gallery-like cream walls emblazoned with the firm’s recognisable steel

branding. Guests will instantly recognise Smeg’s well known pretty pastels, found on its SDA, Victoria and 50’s style collections, while lifestyle displays will provide plenty of inspiration using contemporary glass finishes and detailing such as trendy copper.

A team of trained and experience staff will on hand to discuss the range and ensure selecting the most suitable Smeg appliances is as informed and effortless as possible.

The coming together of these two iconic brands in the heart of Knightsbridge comes at an exciting time for both Harrods and Smeg. While Harrods has announced exciting plans to invest in its home & interiors departments, the family-run appliance manufacturer will also be unveiling its first ever retail store on Regent Street St James’s in summer 2017.

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THE SHERATON ANNABA HOTEL

Is a masterpiece of design and innovation The Sheraton Annaba Hotel Is a Masterpiece of Design and Innovation - The Sheraton Annaba Hotel is a five-star hospitality reference in the centre of Algeria and due to its impressive structure and ameneties, it is regarded as a masterpiece of design between technical innovation and energy saving. The deluxe hotel was conceived by Fabris & Partners, a proficient Italian studio that specialises in the design and construction of large architectural buildings. In 2017, Fabris was distinguished with the honorrary mention “100 Italian Excellence” to the Prix Versailles for the ingenious design of this hotel. Now, CovetED will explore some of the best features of this exquisite hospitality venue!

The 19-storey modern hotel features 185 guest rooms as well as 15 executive suites and a presidential one, most of which offer mesmerizing views of the Mediterranean Sea. The rooms are characterised by a warm and stylish combination of colours and it’s well-appointed with contemporary furnishings.

At the Shereton Annaba, one is guareneteed to have a good night’s of sleep due to the Sheraton Signature Sleep Exeperience bed, which features a white duvet and a combination of hypoallergenic and feather/down pillows, and refresh with Shine by Sheraton™ bath amenities.

In regards to dining, the stunning hotel provides five different experiences: Feast, which offers fine international cuisine throughout the day and it also has a private dining room that can accommodate up to 12 people; the Hugo Lounge Bar, best described by its trendy and entertaining atmosphere; Al Pesto, this restaurant boasts spectacular harbor views from the 19th floor and is known for its exquisite Italian cuisine. It also has a private dining area for 8 people; the Pool Bar is much more casual but guests can still enjoy marvelous meals and delicious drinks; and lastly, the Sheraton Cafe And Bar, which features a wide variety of drinks as well as a stunning display of fine international pastries.

Futhermore, the Sheron Annaba Hotel was designed to create personalised experiences for each and every guest. Consequently, the hotel presents a full-service business center, a fitness centre with state-of-the-art equipment, an outdoor pool, a club lounge and a spa facility for amazing pampering treatments. Lastly, the Sheraton Hotel also features exceptional meeting facilities that are considered the largest in the city, with a total space of 1,424 square meters and a 1,170-square-meter ballroom that can actually accommodate up to 600 people.

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BOOK A STAY IN ONE OF THESE FLAWLESS LUXURY HOTELS

For Baselworld 2018

Book a Stay In One of these Flawless Luxury Hotels for Baselworld 2018 - The biggest event regarding watchmaking and luxury jewellery Baselworld is almost upon us. From 22-28 March, the Show of World Premieres brings innovation and glamour to Basel. Consequently, CovetED decided to gather a selection of some of the best luxury hotels that are located nearby the event, so if you haven’t booked a stay in one of these flawless hospitality venues, this is your chance.

The Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois - the imagem on the left page - is located in the heart of the historic Old City of Basel with breathtaking views of the Rhine. The trade fair, museums and pedestrian shopping area can all be easily reached on foot. The Hotel consists of 101 rooms and suites that blend history and modern comfort perfectly. It also features the Cheval Blanc Restaurant that has been awarded 3 Michelin stars.

The Pullman Basel - first image - Europe is a vibrant hotel that has recently been transformed into one of the outstanding upscale hotels in the city. Discover the inspiring design of our luxuriously appointed rooms, the modern Fit Lounge and the charming bistro.

Located close to the main train station and just 15 minutes’ drive from Basel’s EuroAirport, Novotel Basel city - second image - is a mid-scale hotel for business or family trips is characterised by a modern design. Its rooms are rather spacious and flexible. The deluxe hotel also provides scrumptious homemade delicacies in its designer restaurant.

Hotel D - third image - is located in the heart of Basel, in close vicinity to the Old Town and the river bank of the Rhine. With shopping streets nearby you can go about your daily activities

and in the evenings retreat back to Hotel D for some time to unwind.

The last but not least, situated directly from the historical Spalentor, Hotel Spalentor Basel awaits you with typical Swiss flair and four-star comfort.

Warm hospitality and perfect service make our hotel home to tourists, business travellers, and families. Across from the botanical garden, steps away from the University of Basel and the city’s theatres, museums, shops and restaurants, the hotel invites you to explore the charming city of Basel through its gastronomical, cultural and historical magic.

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