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TOM FORD TRIBUTE TO VIBRANT SHANGHAI www.tomford.com Tom Ford’s New Collection Reflects the Magic of Shanghai The fashion house’s Winter 2024 campaign captures the essence of one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities. Meng Yu Qi: displaying a rock star’s elegant decadence. Worn with confidence and charisma, nonchalance and sincerity, beauty and power, the outfits by Tom Ford express a common language that transcends individual differences. Fashion becomes a bridge between different worlds, bringing together these different stories and people into a single coherent vision. Tom Ford’s Winter 2024 collection, accordingly, is an exploration of tailoring and modern luxury. Military inspiration is combined with flowing elements, creating a tension between power and fragility. The materials used add a touch of dark glamour that perfectly suits a city like Shanghai.

Tom Ford’s Winter 2024 campaign is a piece of cinematographic storytelling languid, flowing lines, black sequins, and midnight blue velvet. She embodies a imbued with magic and allure, set in the vibrant city of Shanghai. Affectionately balance between strength and fragility that could only be inspired by a city like known by its residents as Modu—the “Capital of Magic,” or “Enchanted Shanghai. Her attentive gaze captures the frenetic energy of the city, while her City”—the metropolis is a combination of hypermodernity and speed, making clothes reflect a formidable beauty. Rianne Van Rompaey: transforming her it the ideal place to stage Tom Ford’s vision for his latest environment with her intensity collection of exquisite garments. The campaign, which unfolds Rianne Van Rompaey’s character lives life at street level, night Meng Yu Qi, who lives in the form of an anthology, tells three stories from the point and day. In contrast with the previous dark surroundings, in the heart of Shanghai, of view of different characters, each of whom brings a unique her universe is almost artificially bright. Enveloped in plush taking in its panoramas perspective. All reflect a blend of dark and light, day and night, furs, sinuous sheath dresses, and open embroidered-mesh and soundscapes through ancient and modern. Fei Fei Sun: watching glamorously over bodysuits that suggest a powerful, self-confident femininity, an almost psychedelic lens. the nighttime cityscape High above the city we find Fei Fei she also shows off impeccable jackets and tailored trousers. He represents yet another Sun standing out against the night sky, a voyeuristic figure in This is a retro-futuristic heroine who alters her surroundings dimension of the collection, striking glamour. From her lofty living quarters, she watches with her innate intensity, always hovering between light and presenting the louche the stretched-out streets through a wall of glittering windows. shade—a visual friction that captures the essence of this city elegance of a rock star. She is dressed in a combination of military-inspired couture and that never sleeps.

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The pinnacle of sartorial elegance is the art of combining exquisite materials, masterful craftsmanship, and timeless design to create uniquely refined and sophisticated garments.

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Giorgio Armani’s Made to Order service exemplifies luxury, utilising the finest materials—sumptuous cashmere, premium silks, and exclusive wools—crafted with precision to create garments that embody timeless sophistication and unparalleled elegance.

In the early 1980s, Giorgio Armani’s creative genius gave birth to new ways of interpreting the female wardrobe and silhouette. Clothing is designed using simple, effective ideas to meet the needs of women and bestow confidence, as well as a sense of freedom and naturalness. The result is a dialogue between Giorgio Armani and women, from which perfect, long-lasting, personal pieces emerge. An innovative digital experience that allows you to customise every last detail, from the choice of fabric and the cut of the model to the lining and the type of buttons, ensuring your garment is truly one of a kind. A virtual design process and exclusive service that embodies both the stylistic codes of Giorgio Armani and Italian sartorial excellence. From the moment you enter the store for

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Presence, style, charm: the Made to Measure service for men and Made to order for women embody the distinctive features of the Giorgio Armani style. Created with individual changes to make them comfortable and practical, our suits work well not only for special occasions but also for a dynamic lifestyle. To meet the needs of a sophisticated, demanding clientele who want their clothes to truly reflect and enhance their strong personality.

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1. GRAFF www.graff.com. 2. AUDEMARS PIGUET www.audemarspiguet.com. 3. CARTIER Tank (www.cartier.com). 4. LEO PIZZO www.leopizzo.com. 5. STEINWAY & SONS www.eu.steinway.com. 6. BULGARI Sapphires and Diamonds High-Jewellery (www.bulgari.com). 7. LEVIEV Sapphire Ring (www.leviev. com). 8. FERRARI 812 Superfast (www.ferrari.com). 9. LURSSEN www.lurssen.com. 10. BULGARI Aeeterna Watch (www.bulgari.com).

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11. MIKIMOTO Necklace with Tanzanite and Pearls (www.mikimoto.com). 12. CHANEL Rouge Allure (www.chanel.com). 13. TIFFANY’S www.tiffany.com. 14. PIAGET www.piaget.com. 15. ARMANI Made To Measure (www.armani.com). 16. TOM FORD Shirt & Pre-Tied Silk Bow Tie (www.tomford.com). 17. HARRY WINSTON Diamond and Sapphire Cascading Drop Necklace (www.harrywinston.com). 18. BACKES & STRAUSS www.backesandstrauss.com. 19. ROLLS ROYCE www.rollsroyce.com.

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“To achieve perfect simplicity, one must have the patience to carry out the most elaborate work.” — Beau Brummell

GIORGIO ARMANI DOG COUTURE

Giorgio Armani continues his collaboration with Poldo Dog Couture, unveiling the latest additions to the special collection of clothing and accessories for dogs. Born from Giorgio Armani’s deep appreciation for the animal world and Poldo Dog Couture’s expertise in the field, this collection offers a range of comfortable pieces and coordinated items characterised by minimalist design, exquisite materials, and meticulous attention to detail. The collection embodies the brand’s signature concept of refined yet practical elegance and features items such as a coat, raincoat, jumper, dog bed, travel mat, collar, harness, leash, and a convenient bag holder. Designed to cater to all sizes, from the smallest to extra-large breeds, the

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© Rolex collection is available in a variety of colours and soft fabrics. This season, the iconic blue velvet has been complemented by a new green variant with a contrasting all-over logo, while the classic blue pinstripe wool option is now also offered in beige. Premium details elevate each piece, including soft leather trims, grosgrain finishes, light gold metal hardware, and logo-embossed snap buttons, ensuring impeccable craftsmanship and quality. The collection’s latest innovations are now available in select boutiques across Europe, the United States, China, Hong Kong-Macau, and online at armani.com, reflecting Giorgio Armani’s enduring commitment to luxury, style, and thoughtful design.

Giorgio Armani’s collaboration with Poldo Dog Couture exemplifies refined elegance in canine apparel. The collection features coats, jumpers, and accessories crafted from premium materials such as velvet, virgin wool, and leather, adorned with grosgrain finishes and light gold metal hardware. This meticulous attention to detail ensures each piece offers both comfort and sophistication, allowing pets to experience unparalleled style.

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DASSAULT FALCON The Falcon 10X elevates comfort, style and flexibility beyond all expectations. It has the largest cabin of any purpose-built business jet and pioneering safety innovations. Its 7,500 nm (13,890 km) range and Maximum Mach Operating (MMO) speed of Mach .925 make it a powerful business tool. The Falcon 10X is powered by business aviation’s most advanced and efficient engine, the Rolls-Royce Pearl® 10X. It’s the latest, largest and most powerful version in the Pearl series, delivering more than 18,000 pounds (80.1 kN) of thrust. It gives the 10X the power to leap off runways and climb swiftly above air traffic and turbulence. It operates much cleaner for more efficient fuel consumption and lower emissions.

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The 10X cabin is 6 feet, 8 inches (2.03 m) tall and 9 feet, 1 inch wide (2.77 m). That’s almost 8 inches (20 cm) wider and 2 inches (5 cm) taller than the widest and tallest purpose-built business jet flying today. What can you do with all that space? The real question is—what can’t you do?

With the biggest cabin on the market, the 10X offers far greater layout flexibility. Thanks to its unique modular construction, you can specify a cabin with different zone lengths to create more customized interiors. For example, you can have an expanded dining/conference area, an entertainment area with a large-screen monitor, a private stateroom with a true queen-size bed or a master suite with a private stand-up shower. The baggage compartment is the largest in its class, conveniently accessible in flight. Innovative systems in the Falcon 10X originated in Dassault’s fighter aircraft. Our Digital Flight Control System (DFCS) is more advanced than ever for precise, smooth flying. Breakthrough automated protections exponentially increase safety. The revolutionary FalconEye® Combined Vision System vastly enhances situational awareness in low-visibility conditions. And like all Falcons, the 10X is compatible with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

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