The Luxury Network International Magazine Issue 20

FALLEN ANGELS

BY ROBERTO CUSTODIO ISSUE 20 | SEP - OCT 2020

Described as “The next generation of marketing for luxury brands” by the British media, The Luxury Network is the world’s leading luxury affinity marketing group. The Luxury Network is a private membership club, established in luxury capitals or countries around the world, within which premium companies work closely together at senior director level for mutual business and client development.

The Luxury Network’s objective is simple: To facilitate co-operation and exciting new business development activities between top-end companies. New business partnerships are created via strategic alignment, joint collaborations, product placements, endorsements, media sharing, B2B and B2C networking, sales and luxury showcase events and numerous other afďŹ nity marketing activities.

A Message From The Editor

Dear Valued Readers, I hope you are all lucky enough to spend time with people who impress and inspire you. We’ve been fortunate this month to interview some uplifting and amazing women.

The Luxury Network is a perfect example of connecting like-minded people and we will keep doing so. This year, The Luxury Network readership increased dramatically to add more than thirty thousand subscribers in just two months.

TLN Magazine now provides a really exciting opportunity to consider the truly interdisciplinary nature of tourist destinations at a time of great change across the wider tourism landscape.

Lastly, we’re launching in October the first of its kind luxury educational platform ‘The Luxury Network Academy’ a world class digital training platform with iconic professionals who contributed into putting standards in their luxury fields.

Sincerely,

Fares Ghattas Global CEO, The Luxury Network International

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New Bentley Bentayga - The Definitive Luxury SUV

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Woman of the Hour: Amal Ameen

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Rich Heritage Leads to the Creation of a New “Al Fresco” Experience, Ideal for Current Times

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10 Things You Can Do With Your Aircraft to Make the Most of the Downtime

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Lady Rubellite Necklace

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Gucci Off The Grid

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How to Dress Like a Boss

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The Glendronach Set to Release Second Expression Fit for a Kingsman

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RANGE ROVER MARKS 50 YEARS OF ALL-TERRAIN INNOVATION AND LUXURY WITH EXCLUSIVE NEW LIMITED EDITION

Range Rover is the most desirable SUV in the world, combining peerless design and supreme all-terrain capability with sophisticated refinement and luxury • The Original: Range Rover was the original luxury 4x4; half a century after it made its global debut, it remains the benchmark for design, refinement and engineering innovation • Family of SUVs: Now 50 years on, the original luxury 4x4 has evolved into the world’s most desirable family of SUVs – Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar and Range Rover Sport • Special Edition: Range Rover celebrates half a century of design and engineering excellence with a special edition Range Rover Fifty model • Celebratory model: Limited to 1,970 units globally to mark the 1970 birth year of this iconic model, options include three heritage colours from Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations 11

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ange Rover today celebrates 50 years of pioneering innovation, peerless refinement and unparalleled all-terrain capability with the introduction of the new Range Rover Fifty.

The original luxury SUV has defined the market since 17 June 1970 and, five decades on, the Range Rover has evolved to become a family of desirable and capable luxury vehicles. Its compelling blend of design,

refinement and engineering innovation has ensured its place as the benchmark for all luxury SUVs. Over its 50 year lifespan, the Range Rover has achieved many world firsts and completed numerous impressive feats. It was the first SUV to feature a permanent 4WD system when it was launched, and in 1989 was the world’s first 4x4 to be fitted with ABS anti-lock brakes.

Later in 1992 it became the world’s first 4x4 to be fitted with electronic traction control (ETC) and automatic electronic air suspension – ensuring the refined driving feel Range Rover is so famous for, both on and off-road. In 2012, the latest generation Range Rover became the world’s first SUV to feature an all-aluminium lightweight construction, making it lighter, stronger and more efficient.

It has crossed the notoriously impassable ‘Darien Gap,’ was the first vehicle to ever be displayed at the Louvre Museum in Paris, and has even won the Paris-Dakar rally – twice. No other vehicle combines

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the levels of luxury, comfort and sophistication with off-road capability and on-road performance like Range Rover.

With its clamshell bonnet, distinctive floating roof, split tailgate and trademark front fender vents, the Range Rover of today can still trace its roots back to the 1970 original.

In its golden anniversary year it is now the most efficient, connected, luxurious and capable yet.

To celebrate 50 years of a motoring icon, the limited-run Range Rover Fifty will be restricted to just 1,970 vehicles globally, in recognition of the year the original Range Rover was launched.

Building on the luxuriously appointed Autobiography, the Range Rover Fifty features a number of bespoke exterior accents in Auric Atlas as well as two unique 22-inch wheels. The badging features a ‘Fifty’ script created personally by Prof Gerry McGovern OBE, Land Rover’s Chief Creative Officer, which will appear on the exterior of the vehicle and throughout the interior on the unique “1 of 1970” centre console commissioning plaque, headrests, dashboard and illuminated treadplates.

Prof Gerry McGovern OBE, Land Rover Chief Creative Officer, said: “In the world of luxury vehicles, the Range Rover has always stood apart as peerless and enduring. Its unique and pioneering sensibilities together with an unrivalled engineering approach have been the in-

trinsic values which our customers have admired since the first of the breed was revealed in 1970.”

The Range Rover Fifty will be available in both standard and long wheelbase body designs with customers able to choose from four carefully curated exterior colours; Carpathian Grey, Rosello Red, Aruba, and Santorini Black. In extremely limited numbers, Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations is also offering the Range Rover Fifty in one of three Heritage exterior solid paints reproduced from the original Range Rover paint palette; Tuscan Blue, Bahama Gold and Davos White. A range of powertrain options will be available; petrol, diesel and even a plug-in hybrid P400e version.*

Now in its fourth generation with over a million sold in its lifetime, the Range Rover is the ultimate expression of luxury. It’s unmistakable, sophisticated design and class-leading all-terrain capability has ensured the Range Rover is as peerless and relevant today as it was in 1970.

THE RANGE ROVER FAMILY After three decades at the top of the luxury SUV sector, the Range Rover became a family in 2005 with the launch of the Range Rover Sport, a vehicle which combines the luxury and capability of the larger Range Rover with a sporty and engaging driving character. In 2010, the compact Range Rover Evoque made its debut, aimed at a younger and more urban customer base. In 2017, the family grew once again with the introduction of the Range Rover Velar, filling the space between the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Evoque. Taking its name from the first Range Rover prototypes, the Range Rover Velar broadened the Range Rover portfolio with a statement reductionist design and a technology-rich interior.

RANGE ROVER HISTORICAL OVERVIEW Today marks 50 years since the first Range Rover was revealed, but the story goes back even further.

During the mid 1960s, in a bid to revolutionise the growing 4x4 leisure market, the Rover car company’s engineering chief for new vehicle projects, Charles Spencer ‘Spen’ King (nephew of the founders of Land Rover), hatched a plan to combine the comfort and onroad ability of a Rover saloon with the off-road ability of a Land Rover.

Development of the first 100-inch station wagon prototype began during the late 1960s, with the first model being released to the world’s media to critical acclaim in 1970. Its blend of ability – motorway cruising, off-roading, and even towing 13

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in style and comfort – ensured its instant popularity. The original Classic model was cited as an ‘exemplary work of industrial design’ when it became the first vehicle to be displayed at the world famous Louvre Museum in Paris in 1971.

The first generation Range Rover (1970-1996) was originally only available as a two door when it went on sale in 1970. During its 26 year lifespan the Classic continued to evolve with the introduction of the four-door model in 1981 and an automatic gearbox in 1982. The first diesel Range Rover arrived in 1986.

The second generation Range Rover known as the P38A arrived in 1994 and was instantly recognisable thanks to its familiar silhouette, floating roof, clamshell bonnet, practical split tailgate and continuous waistline; all of which continue to this day. The vehicle also

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displayed an even more luxurious interior without compromising on its on-road ability and off-road capability. It also featured enhanced height-adjustable suspension as well as a 2.5-litre diesel and 3.9 and 4.6-litre versions of the V8 petrol, providing greater performance than ever before.

The third generation Range Rover (2001-2012) delivered a wealth of improvements on all predecessors during its 11 year period. Engineering innovations included a stiffer monocoque body (replacing the traditional 4x4 ladder frame) and fully independent suspension with interconnected air springs (at the time nearly all 4x4s had rigid axles). The interiors of these vehicles were inspired by high-end yachts, fine furniture and first class airline seats, providing more space and luxury.

In 2012, the fourth generation and most recent Range Rover debuted.

It was the first SUV to feature lightweight all-aluminium construction, saving 420kg in weight compared to its predecessor. Featuring a wealth of new off-road innovations such as automatic Terrain Response™ 2 and All-Terrain Progress Control, it has evolved to include efficient new electrified Ingenium engines, a plug-in hybrid electric version and innovative infotainment and safety technologies. For the last five years the Range Rover SVAutobiography has been at the pinnacle of the model line-up, with the most powerful and refined vehicles in Range Rover’s history. Produced by Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations division, customers can also choose from the Range Rover SVAutobiography and SVAutobiography Dynamic – which feature powerful V8 engines and finely crafted cabins.

Ninth Degree Experiences UAE’s leading supercar events company, providing selfdrive supercar tours and rallies for UAE residents, tourists and corporate groups.

Founded in 2015, Ninth Degree Experiences has hosted over 170+ successful driving events. By using their experience and vast knowledge of the United Arab Emirates, their expertly planned driving routes provide unforgettable experiences. Tour packages include mountain, desert and lake drives, adrenaline filled add-on activities such as zip lines and dune buggies, track events and overnight multi-day tours. Their customizable supercar marketing packages also make for unique brand activations and incentives, with supercar branding and high quality videos available for all events.

Ninth Degree are also renowned for their bi-yearly supercar rally; Catch the Camel. October 2020 will see the 6th edition of this luxury UAE based event, which features 50 supercars travelling the Emirates to stay at 5-star hotels and experience the most exciting activities the country has to offer. Supercar enthusiasts travel from around the world to attend the region’s largest supercar rally, to spend 4 days surrounded by some of the most sought after, high end supercars in the world.

Ninth Degree’s success has attracted leading brands as corporate partners such as Lamborghini, Lotus and Trade X / Xpel. The expertly planned events offer opportunities for businesses to interact with HNIs and promote their brand through a variety of platforms such as marketing collateral and event media.

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TESLA MODEL S LONG RANGE PLUS: BUILDING THE FIRST 400-MILE ELECTRIC VEHICLE Here’s what’s new: Significant Mass Reduction

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he freedom to travel anywhere is critical to Tesla’s mission. Since the introduction of its 265mile Model S in 2012, they’ve continued to revisit every aspect of the design to deliver the longest-range and highest-performance electric vehicles on the road.

Starting last June, all North American Model S Long Range Plus vehicles have an official EPA-rated range of 402 miles, representing a nearly 20% increase in range when compared to a 2019 Model S 100D with the same battery pack design.

This significant achievement reflects Tesla’s obsession with efficiency and energy frugality and is realized through several changes, both iterative and transformational, in core hardware and system architecture development by the Tesla engineering, design, and production teams. These changes went into production earlier this year when they first started manufacturing Model S Long Range Plus at their factory in Fremont, California. All Model S Long Range Plus vehicles will receive the new 402-mile rating.

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Mass is the enemy of both efficiency and performance, and minimizing the weight of every component is an ongoing goal for their design and engineering teams.

Several lessons from the engineering design and manufacturing of Model 3 and Model Y have now been carried over to Model S and Model X. This has unlocked new areas of mass reduction while maintaining the premium feel and performance of both vehicles. Additional weight savings have also been achieved through the standardization of Tesla’s in-house seat manufacturing and lighter-weight materials used in their battery pack and drive units.

New “Tempest” Aero Wheels and Tires Their newest 8.5 inch-wide aero wheels reduce aerodynamic drag compared to the previous wheels on Model S Long Range, and when paired with a new custom tire specifically engineered to reduce rolling resistance, add a 2% improvement to overall range.

Increased Drive Unit Efficiency In its rear AC-induction drive unit, they replaced the mechanical oil pump with an electric oil pump that optimizes lubrication independent of vehicle speed to reduce friction. Further improvements to the gearbox in our front permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motors shared with Model 3 and Model Y have resulted in a further increase of 2% more range while driving on the highway.

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Maximizing Regenerative Braking Their newest drive feature, HOLD, blends the motor’s regenerative braking with physical brakes to bring their cars to a stop by easing off of the accelerator pedal. To bring the car to a stop smoothly, regenerative braking now works at a lower speed and deceleration rate, sending more energy back to the battery pack while simultaneously enabling a driving experience like no other car.

Continued Investment in Supercharging The freedom to travel anywhere is enabled by both range and charging, and their Supercharger Network now encompasses over 17,000 Superchargers worldwide.

They’ve deployed V3 Supercharging on three continents, enabling up to a 50% decrease in charging times compared to V2 technology. Tesla owners can travel incredible distances – from the Everglades to Vancouver, the Arctic Circle of Norway to southern Portugal, Hong Kong to Harbin, China – all for a fraction of the cost of gasoline. Put simply, families spend less time than ever charging.

While each of these changes is relatively small in individual impact, their unique ability to introduce them into active manufacturing lines enables significant gains in efficiency, range, and overall value when combined.

Model S Long Range Plus has also recently received a price reduction of $5,000. Paired with these range improvements and gains in efficiency, customers now receive more value than ever when purchasing a new Tesla, and as with their other products, all of their vehicles will continuously improve over time with over-the-air software updates. Order today at Tesla.

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NEW BENTLEY BENTAYGA THE DEFINITIVE LUXURY SUV • Bentley raises the bar again with sector-defining luxury SUV • New Bentayga is the ultimate in power, luxury and usability • New exterior designs to front and rear adopt latest Bentley design DNA, creating a stance both muscular and elegant • Interior features all-new seats and trim, and increased rear legroom • Next generation infotainment system with 10.9-inch screen, super high-resolution graphics and dramatically increased connectivity • Dark tint diamond brushed aluminium finish trim a first for Bentley • Wireless Apple CarPlay now standard, together with Android Auto • Expanded suite of My Bentley connected services using embedded SIM • 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine develops 542 bhp (550 PS) and 568 lb.ft. (770 Nm) of torque • New Bentayga V8 to be followed by Hybrid and performance-orientated Speed models 18

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entley has today announced details of the new Bentayga – the definitive luxury SUV, and the first car launched under Bentley’s Beyond100 business plan.

With more than 20,000 Bentaygas handcrafted since the car’s launch – more than any of its competitors – the new Bentayga is set to build on an incredible success story to date.

A new exterior design adopts the Bentley design DNA now prevalent across the entire model range, giving Bentley the freshest and most modern product family of any luxury car company. Introducing the very latest onboard technology and an even more cosseting cabin, the new model is significantly revised both inside and out.

Combining the abilities of a performance grand tourer, a luxury limousine, a spacious family car and an off-roader, the new Bentayga follows its predecessor’s mantle of having the broadest brief of any car on sale today.

The car that established the luxury SUV sector has been enhanced to create the ultimate in power, luxury and usability. Designed, engineered and handcrafted in Crewe, England, the extraordinary new Bentayga builds further on the outstanding success of its predecessor.

Adrian Hallmark, Chairman and Chief Executive of Bentley Motors, comments: “From its moment of launch nearly five years ago, the Bentayga has been the very definition of the luxury SUV. Like the Continental GT, the Bentayga created an entirely new part of the market, and since we set the benchmark many others have joined the sector, but no other car can offer a breadth of ability to rival the Bentayga.

“With the new Bentayga, we’re repositioning the pinnacle of the luxury SUV segment to be even higher, even further away from the compe-

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tition. We’ve listened to our customers and made improvements to the areas most important to them, and the new Bentayga is a thoroughly modern and beautiful extension of the original car’s abilities and achievements.”

NEW BENTAYGA - SUMMARY Key to the new Bentayga is its strikingly dynamic look, which draws inspiration from the marque’s new design language, introduced by the third-generation Continental GT and all-new Flying Spur. Together, the three cars form a new family that are more visually connected than ever before. The bold styling offers an imposing road presence, with every panel at the front of the car redesigned for a cleaner, modern look.

The larger, assertive matrix grille is now more upright, while new, intelligent LED matrix headlamp technology includes the signature Bentley design inspired by cut crystal glassware. A more aggressive front bumper emphasises the performance characteristics of the car.

Heated, wet-arm windscreen wipers are introduced for the first time, with 22 washer jets in each arm.

At the rear, the new Bentayga has undergone a major transformation, with a total redesign of the rear surfaces including a new full-width tailgate with new encapsulated lamps, while the licence plate has been moved down into the bumper for a cleaner appearance. Wide, split tailpipes leave no doubt that this is a powerful performance car. A 20 mm increase to the rear track width brings dynamic benefit and repositions the wheels in their arches to improve the car’s stance. The wheels themselves are a new design, unique to Bentayga.

The Bentayga’s highly praised interior has been significantly revised in the latest model. Among the major changes are a new centre fascia and steering wheel, new door trims and all-new seats – now available with ventilation in the rear of the five-seat cabin option.

Passengers in the rear also enjoy significantly more space, with legroom increased by up to 100 mm depending on configuration.

A next generation infotainment system is integrated seamlessly into the handcrafted, Bentley ‘wing’ dashboard design and features a 10.9-inch display screen with edge-to-edge graphics. The all-new digital dis-

play includes super high-resolution and dynamic graphics which are configurable to suit driver preferences.

The latest hardware and software bring all-new navigation with satellite maps, online search and other features. Wireless Apple CarPlay is standard for the first time, alongside the existing wired system, along with Android Auto (market dependant). Rear seat occupants benefit from the introduction of a new, larger touchscreen remote control tablet, similar to that introduced in the all-new Flying Spur.

Connectivity around the car has been significantly improved, with USB-C data ports and a wireless phone charger now standard. New Bentayga is now provided with an embedded SIM, as with the latest Continental GT models, meaning My Bentley connected car features no longer require customers to provide their own data connection. My Bentley in-car and remote services is a continually developing range of services available to customers through a dedicated app, available both on Apple iOS and Android mobile platforms.

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RUSH 1000, START THE ENGINE

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he MV Agusta will be starting the production of its Rush 1000 “drag strip-inspired” bike in June this year. The first bikes will be rolling out of the Lake Varese hangars towards the end of the same month, ready for the privileged owners who pre-ordered their Rush 1000 online and through MV Agusta’s worldwide dealers network.

The mean looking Rush 1000, with its 4-inline-cylinder engine, 208 HP (212 HP with the Racing Kit) and a top speed of over 300 km/h, is a model aimed at those who do not fear to stand out from the crowd, as the style and components are appropriately focused on emphasizing the concept of a hyper naked “beast”. The aerodynamic rear wheel cover, a technical solution used in drag races to reduce the coefficient

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of drag, represents a clear statement of this attitude. All of MV Agusta’s engineering know-how is packed into the Rush 1000 and draws on Formula1 and MotoGP technology, offering a thrilling out-of-this-world riding experience, with hair-raising true MotoGP replica performance. The 8-level traction control and “launch control” systems help managing the bike’s beastly acceleration and rocket-like starts. Together with the EAS 2.1 Up & Down for clutch-free changes and the wheelie control system, they contribute to making the Rush 1000 easy and fun to handle with maximum safety. The Rush personality is further enhanced by the Öhlins EC suspension units with electronic control and the aluminum and steel trellis frame, both adopted from the Brutale 1000 RR along

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with the Brembo Stylema calipers and the Bosch 9 Plus Race ABS. The design of the Rush 1000 lives up to everything one would expect from an MV Agusta limited series, starting from the many unique details such as the specially designed headlight unit, spoke front wheel, the minimalist rear subframe and passenger seat as well as the unique side exit exhausts. The livery of the MV Agusta Rush 1000 is a pure statement of style and elegance, with dark metallic matt grey, Mamba red matt carbon and metallic bronze. The optional Rush Racing Kit is composed of an extremely light weight titanium dual exhaust silencer system with a dedicated carbon fiber cover with billet CNC machined inserts as well as a engine ECU with a specifically developed engine control system

map to increase and optimize the power. Also included is a unique carbon fiber passenger seat cover. Timur Sardarov, CEO of MV Agusta Motors S.p.A. commented: “With the production of the Rush 1000 starting this coming June, we are right on track with respect to our 5 year industrial plan announced a few weeks ago. As we are breaking new ground in our expansion journey into new segments and new markets, MV Agusta will continue to produce amazing works of exclusive motorcycle art from its headquarters in Italy, remaining true to its heritage of performance, elegance and state-of-the art technology. I am sure this incredibly attractive model will meet the enthusiasm of the proud new owners.�

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Fallen Angels

Fallen Angels is a magniďŹ cent, intense work that is exquisitely composed and technically brilliant. Angels, throughout various traditions, are believed to be celestial beings that constantly serve God with devotion, passionately fulďŹ lling his wishes and guidance for human life. Roberto Custodio is a master of placing beautiful elegant works of art in such a way that they comment on the central motif. In Fallen Angels, the angels have themselves become objets d'art, being watched silently by the other objets. The romantic emotion of Love suuses the composition with the sublime and divine blessings.

Roberto Custodio, Fallen Angels, 2018, 55 x 52.5 cm, 22 x 21 inches, collage and mixed media on board Image credit - Olivier Dengis

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JASON BONHAM J

ason Bonham is the Principal and Founder/Design Director of Bonham Architecture & Interiors. He founded the firm when he returned to his native New Zealand after an international career spanning more than 20 years. Jason honed his craft alongside interior design industry leaders in London, San Francisco and New York City and has added a unique New Zealand per-

spective to it, creating a holistic design philosophy based around dynamic, stylish and timeless interiors, and architecture.

Bonham Architecture & Interiors collaborate with their clients to create timeless, bespoke architecture and interiors that reflect their clients’ style and taste. Luxury living, leisure and entertainment spaces like no other.

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WOMAN OF THE HOUR :

A mal A meen A

mal Ameen is one of Qatar’s most influential personalities. She is a Creative Visual Artist, a bona fide Interior Designer and a Fashion Executive. Over the years, Amal has been awarded by local and international award-giving bodies. She is the Founder & CEO of Triple Trend Design House, La Boutique Blanche, “ I would like to Amici Di Moda, Voute Business Solutions, and assure ambitious Hair Couture. She is a women leader who conquered the fashion world with everywhere that her undisputed glamit’s never too late our and determination.

For the last few years, to develop their Amal´s presence has left an impression in major knowledge in any fashion cities like Paris, field they are Milan, New York, London or Madrid among passionate about” many others.

Amal has collaborated with The Luxury Network by co-hosting a couple of affluent events and projects and this interview was organized remotely by the TLN Magazine editorial team.

Follow another achievement of Amal as she was appointed to be one of the upcoming The Luxury Network Academy’s Expert.

A lot of young women look up to you, what kind of encouragement do you usually share with them?

Above anything else, I encourage them to follow their dreams, [and]their hearts. To do whatever it is they’re good at, only with passion. As the saying goes, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life”.

Also, I would like to assure ambitious women everywhere that it’s never too late to develop their knowledge in any field they are passionate about, even if it’s not what they originally majored in. We live in times where anyone can read, take online courses, research, and be self-taught.

One last thought on this, your only obstacle is you. Get over your fear, dive in, learn from your mistakes, keep an eye on the details, and watch yourself achieve. At the end of the day, ask yourself, “Have I completely depleted my options before I give up?“ How do you set priorities for the different projects you manage?

The size of the project plays a major role in prioritizing it. A profitable project will help my business flourish and afford catering for the smaller size projects that I never neglect. No project is too small, the real investment is in the long-term relationship with my clientele. It’s only a matter of successful business planning in order to achieve continuity and sustainability, along with the security of my employees.

Commitment would be another factor. Once we commit to a deadline, we are ready to move mountains to deliver on time.

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Follow the Leader we channel loads of efforts towards it. This kind of projects puts us on the map, as pioneers in our field. Hence, they deserve to get prioritized.

How do you handle criticism?

Constructive criticism is always welcome. It is what draw your attention to details you might have neglected. As long as it’s coming from a loving trusted source, criticism is well received from my end.

Otherwise, it’s not even detected on my radar.

How do you support your team to take on new responsibilities?

My team must be in harmony.

The energy in our office needs to be light and clean even when we work under pressure. Time management is the key since a delay from one member of the team can and will affect the rest, and the project overall. In return, I make sure they know they’re my partners, working hard on a project pays back for the whole team both financially and morally.

What do you think is the importance of “Thinking outside of the box”?

Traditional ways stem from a lot of experience, and they’re vital for any successful business inevitably. ‘Thinking outside the box’ is what I consider the ‘icing on the cake after you’ve baked it to perfection.’It always derives from being open to listening to new ideas from people around you, also not shying away from adventure, cautiously, of course.

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In what way do you demonstrate leadership qualities outside of your workplace?

The personality of a leader cannot be concealed even if you try. It would translate into coming up with most of the plans amongst a group of friends, creating atmospheres at home and outside of it, doing things in one’s own way, all while staying flexible and giving other people the chance to lead when they want to.

How do you gain the trust of the brands you represent?

I choose the brands I represent very carefully. I personally purchase their products first, and only agree to represent them once I’ve had a satisfactory experience. ‘Prioritizing quality over quantity’ earns me the trust of my partners.

How do you deal with people who disagree with you?

With utmost respect. There is no right or wrong in

the abstract. It’s about the perspective you’re looking at the issue from. I listen, and if I get convinced, I will give my stance another thought.

How do you stay productive during uncertain times such as today?

The last couple [of] months have been traumatizing for us all. We went into surviving mode, using our existing resources, letting go of any luxuries and controlling the factors that can be controlled.

We also planned a lot. We got ready to boom as soon as things started to go back to normal and we are now amongst the first companies to implement our post-COVID-19 plans successfully.

Complete the sentence: “When in doubt, _______.”

I choose faith.. in God, in myself, and in others.

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THE MOTOR YACHT UNVEILED TECNOMAR FOR LAMBORGHINI 63

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utomobili Lamborghini and The Italian Sea Group present the worldwide premiere of ‘Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63’, the Tecnomar fleet’s new motor yacht available in a limited edition in reference to Lamborghini’s 1963 foundation.

Performance, driving pleasure, attention to quality and details, emotion: these are the emotive features combined within the Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63, thanks to innovative engineering solutions and a distinct design unique to shared Italian style and tradition.

This motor yacht project, developed by The Italian Sea Group, started with several collaborative sessions with the contribution of Lamborghini’s Centro Stile and inspiration from the Lamborghi-

ni Sián FKP 37: the hybrid super sports car incorporating benchmarking new supercapacitor and materials science technologies, that anticipates the future with an unmistakable design and completely customizable colour and details.

Stefano Domenicali, Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini said: ”This yacht represents the significance of creating a valuable partnership, at its best: our co-operation allows the essence of both organisations’ style and expertise to be transferred to different worlds, sharing in their diversity to interpret and add value to the final product in a new environment. If I had to imagine a Lamborghini on water, this would be my vision. I’m delighted to celebrate this successful collaboration.”

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DYNAMIQ PRESENTS THE NEW REDESIGNED GTT 165

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ynamiq Yachts are proud to present the renewed GTT 165, the flagship model in the Dynamiq range. The latest updates made to the GTT 165 follow the successful unveiling of the renewed GTT 160 model in March this year, bringing the GTT range in line with Dynamiq’s signature lines and unique design language.

dining area, with the upper salon fireplace creating the perfect intimate ambience. In addition to flexible dining and entertainment spaces, the aft sundeck is dedicated to wellness, featuring 360-degree views from the gym as well as plenty of space for a tranquil yoga setup. The stateof-the-art spa centre is found on the lower deck with direct access to the swim platform.

With modern technology and unique design at her core, the GTT 165 is an innovative 50-metre (165’) superyacht. Designed for those seeking ultimate relaxation she comfortably accommodates 12 guests across six luxurious staterooms including an impressive owner’s suite. The two side structural balconies are a particular highlight, providing the owner with private moments on board, while a desk, seating area and large ensuite bathroom with a freestanding bathtub complete the space.

Engineered in the Netherlands by the experts at Van Oossanen Naval Architects, the GTT 165 has a robust, fast-displacement hull built from aluminium alloy, making her a super-efficient ocean-going yacht. She is capable of a maximum speed of 19 knots (23 knots with a Sport package), and a long-distance autonomous range of 4,000 nm resulting in the ability to undertake multiple cruising seasons. At the owner’s request, a hybrid propulsion system can be chosen for ultimate efficiency and silent operation.

The GTT 165 boasts a unique interior style with an exclusive selection of furnishings and accessories from renowned Italian fashion house Bottega Veneta. The chic interior is designed in a relaxed Maldivian style, utilising a calm palette as well as natural woods and stone.

Prospective clients can browse the full offering of custom solutions for the GTT 165 on the Dynamiq online yacht configurator. The only application of its kind, the online yacht configurator provides comprehensive information to visitors: from the latest water toys to underwater light systems.

The GTT 165 has a starting price of €24,750,000.

From indulging in a day of relaxation in the onboard spa to enjoying cosy family meals by the open galley, the GTT 165 is a superyacht that has it all. Large sliding doors on the upper deck allow guests to transform the area from a spacious indoor-outdoor space to a sophisticated

The GTT 165 is built in compliance with the strictest commercial regulations (LY4 and Tier III). Not only does this ensure impeccable comfort and safety at sea, but presents owners with an attractive option of commercial charter operations.

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RICH HERITAGE LEADS TO THE CREATION OF A NEW “AL FRESCO” EXPERIENCE, IDEAL FOR CURRENT TIMES

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s the world continues to take shelter, an intimate luxury lifestyle product creates new opportunities for “al fresco” experiences.

Brand new, yet rich in heritage, the world’s first FABRIQ structure is set to be unveiled at the former American Idol producers’ palatial Villa San-Juliette Vineyard & Winery in San Miguel, California next year. This momentous occasion will celebrate 40 years of preparation, specialty manufacturing, and relentless persistence.

What began as a temporary church design that was commissioned by a church in San Francisco, but never built, became a quest to create a sublime tensile architectural structure. Prominent tent designer, Bill

Moss (1923-1994), whose work graces the Louvre, the Smithsonian, and the Museum of Modern Art, did not have the honor of seeing his church design brought to life. Inspired by his vision, modern-day disciple, Bill Wesnousky, is now working with a global team to ensure this happens.

When Wesnousky first set eyes on a Moss design he was just 33 years of age and accredited that happenstance viewing with a calling that has since spanned much of his life.

Years later, in 1999, Wesnousky purchased the Moss church design, with a vision to transform what was intended to be a temporary tensile structure into a permanent architectural structure of equal beauty and functionality. To make this transition, yet simultaneously retain the cathedral-like, spiritu-

al qualities of the original design, Wesnousky enrolled a team of top architects, engineers, and glass designers to create an architectural wonder like none ever seen before.

The organic, modern structure that features a translucent, curvilinear fabric roof using the same fabric as the Wimbledon Tennis Center Court Roof, a curvaceous Douglas Fir glulam beam, triangular frameless side window walls, stainless steel spider fittings, a tempered glass entryway, two stately floorto-ceiling pivot panels, and a ceramic glass cathedral window that invites in a stream of natural light from high overhead. Intricately detailed and meticulously constructed using only the finest materials, the otherworldly structure pro-

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vides cocoon-like shelter, while embracing all that surrounding nature has to offer.

Unobstructed 180-degree views, customizable finishes, and climate-controlled convenience make the majestic FABRIQ structure a unique and timeless property investment and an opportunity for “al fresco” entertainment in the safety and sanctuary of a residential estate. Also soon to be available in a larger size that is ideal for commer-

cial use, the one of a kind structure offers an unparalleled connection with the outdoors, while creating a sacred space for a quiet private retreat, a luxurious poolside haven, unrivaled yoga, and massage treatment areas, irresistible guest quarters, a place to host private parties beneath the stars, wine tastings overlooking estate gardens, weddings unlike any other, and corporate events that are sure to make memories.

Now, 73 years of age, Fabriq Pavilion, Inc. Founder, President, and CEO, Wesnousky shares that the structures, which range in price between $800,000 and over $1,000,000, “possess beauty, sensuality, spirituality, and a dream come true quality.” Adding that “FABRIQ is personal, social, and cultural—a safe haven, a private place to entertain, and a signature architectural showpiece ideal for our unprecedented times.”

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LIVE THE ULTIMATE ENCHANTING EXPERIENCE IN AMANRUYA, BODRUM

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ave you ever wondered about having a luxurious vacation in a place that offers classical history and natural beauty, in equal measures, including plenty of experiences, various adventures, and aesthetically pleasing view?

The Aegean region of Turkey will surely satisfy that dream of yours!

Steadily, tourism in Turkey started recovering after the 3-month lockdown caused by the global spread of COVID-19. That is thanks to a recent healthy tourism certification program launched in collaboration with Turkey’s Foreign, Culture and Tourism, and Transportation Ministries.

For instance, The blue flagged hotels, certified as safe stays, reached 301 resorts in the city of Antalya, which is known as the tourism capital in Turkey, while Mugla, the beating heart of luxurious resorts, has 105, and Izmir, the third-largest city in Turkey, has 52.

The certification program is designed to measure 33 rigorous environmental, educational, security, and accessibility criteria. Such organized criteria led Turkey to earn the Blue Flag award for more than 485 eco-friendly beaches in May 2020.

Take advantage of the perfect summer weather in Turkey and experience the superlative luxurious life in the most amazing resorts in the Aegean region.

Awarded as the best resort in Europe and Mediterranean in Andrew Harper’s Grand Awards 2013, the resort located in a rich-heritage ottoman village, surrounded with the turquoise crystal water of the Aegean, will surely provide you with the pleasure of experiencing a slice of paradise.

The village-themed resort enhances your stay with a secluded spot featuring an abundance of space and privacy. Each stay, of the total 36 pavilions, has a private heated, open-air pool, boho-styled pergola, featured with traditional façades, and modern interiors with four-poster bed. The luxury resort is encompassed with UNESCO-protected ancient cultural sites including Ephesus, Priene, Miletus, Didyma, and The ruined Temple of Artemis which was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.

More modern experiences are within your hand grasp, for instance, Sailing the Aegean, Amanruya’s well-planned sailing adventure differs from full-day excursions and island-hopping picnics to romantic sunset cruises.

Amanruya’s neighbour villages are enriched and known for specific unique activities; Pottery crafting in Mumcular Village, Carpet weaving in Etrim Village, and Horse riding from Ortakent are expected to maximize your journey pleasure to the most.

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10 THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR AIRCRAFT TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE DOWNTIME

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estrictions on air travel, as part of efforts to contain COVID-19, has meant some aircraft are grounded. But there are things that you can do to keep your aircraft in top condition and ready to fly again.

ExecuJet spoke to some team of experts within their continuing airworthiness management organisation (CAMO) and came up with these tips. When it comes to aircraft maintenance, always refer to the aircraft and engine manufacturer’s procedures specific to your aircraft type – as each aircraft type is different – but here are some general points on what you can do to make the most of the current situation.

1. Start your engines The engine is the most valuable system on the aircraft, so to maintain the value of your aircraft it is crucial to maintain your engines. Having an aircraft engine idle is never good.

The engine will deteriorate unless proper storage measures are taken.

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manufacturer’s recommendation may cause you to inadvertently fail to comply with terms set out in warranties, maintenance service plans, or insurance policies. Therefore, it is very important to start those engines at least every 30 days and let the oil in the engines come up to temperature.

2. Check your fuel tanks If the aircraft is on the ground for a long time, the fuel tanks can suffer from water contamination caused by condensation or, worse, a contaminated fuel source. It is recommended to drain the water from the fuel tanks every seven days.

Once the water is drained, inspect the fuel for smell and clarity and do a contamination detection test. Microbiological organisms growing in the fuel tanks and fuel lines, if left undetected, will be detrimental to aircraft systems.

A preventative approach to microbiological contamination is highly recommended. Even in the event that the contamination test results are negative, it is still recommended to proceed with an anti-fungal treatment at a low dosage to mitigate microbial growth. Many operators choose to do this, especially if

their aircraft is located in a tropical region with high humidity.

If the result of the contamination detection test is positive, then you need to speak to the original equipment maker (OEM) and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) company to determine the most effective method to completely eradicate the infestation. This will often require entry to the fuel tanks, physically removing the growth, and using an anti-fungal treatment at a “shock” level to eliminate spores.

3. Check that the flight control surfaces are moving correctly

Ensuring that all primary and secondary flight control surfaces are operating and functioning correctly is vital prior to the start of the daily operation so why would you skip it while the aircraft is parked on the ground? During the ‘engine runs’ are the perfect time to operate these systems and identify any defects and rectify these before operations restart.

4. Do landing gear ‘swings’ The aircraft’s landing gear is an incredibly sophisticated and complex piece of equipment that needs to withstand the impact and full force

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of the aircraft landing.

As is the case with engines, landing gears deteriorate when left idle. For aircraft on the ground, for extended periods of time, we recommend doing ‘landing gear swings’ – extending and retracting the landing gear. To perform that, we need to jack up the aircraft, so the wheels are clear of the ground. But it is well worth it, as a well-maintained landing gear will help protect the residual value of your aircraft.

5. Turn on the avionics and environmental control systems

It is also a good idea to turn on these systems as well to make sure they are working well during the engine runs.

6. Update the logbooks The mainstream news media, in their coverage of COVID-19, are writing a lot about the importance of ‘traceability’ and ‘track-ability’ in helping to contain the virus. Well, ‘traceability’ and ‘track-ability’ are concepts that we are very familiar with in the aircraft MRO industry.

Every part that is installed on an aircraft has a unique number, that is traceable, and needs to be recorded in the logbook. Any work done on the aircraft needs to be recorded in the aircraft’s logbooks. Every run, including ground runs, also needs to be recorded in the logbooks.

Now is a good time to make sure the logbooks are up to date because when it comes time to trade-in your aircraft, those logbooks are going to be scrutinized by potential buyers.

Incomplete log books adversely af-

be parked outside, we recommend doing a full aircraft wash. This will remove debris and particles from the surface, helping to prolong the life of the paintwork.

fect the sale price of your aircraft.

Aircraft buyers are also going to be looking very closely at the logbooks to see that the aircraft was well maintained and not kept idle during the 2020 pandemic.

7. Do the upgrade work Aircraft upgrades, such as installing a new avionics system or new cabin interiors, are often bundled with scheduled heavy maintenance checks, so as to reduce the downtime. But now that there is no getting away from the downtime, best to do the aircraft upgrades now.

The added benefit of doing upgrade work now is your aircraft will be in the hangar, so you save money on aircraft storage and know your aircraft is protected from the elements.

8. Care For The Aircraft’s Exterior Taking care of your aircraft’s exterior is very important. This includes routine tasks such as installing the covers and pins, to prevent moisture and insects or animals from getting in; and washing and polishing the airframe and surrounding areas.

Having the aircraft in a hangar is the best way to protect it from the elements. But if the aircraft must

For longer airframe protection and longevity, we recommend applying a polymer – such as Teflon or Permagard – and polishing it to create a nice protective layer.

Protecting the aluminium polished surfaces – such as the wings’ leading edges – is also very important. Protection with a polymer compound and subsequent polishing increases the longevity of the surface and also makes your aircraft look good.

9. Detail your interior cabin Now is the time to really make your aircraft interior feel like new by doing all the time-consuming detailing work – shampooing the carpets, getting the grey out of the seats, etc. Take the time to do the deep cleaning. Also, get rid of the built-in grime that can accumulate, over the years, on the pilot’s yoke, levers, and switches in the cockpit.

10. Develop your knowledge base This is a good time to read maintenance manuals. Take the time to do some in-depth reading and complete online courses you have been meaning to do, but never got around to doing. There are also webinars that you can sign up for that are free. These are usually organized by business aviation media organisations and relevant industry associations.

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vlgari revisits its iconic sautoir from the 70s in a contemporary key. The perfect whiteness of the pearls (a staple of Baroque jewelry) combines with the bright colors of amethysts and rubellites endowing the necklace with a playful and extremely feminine rhythm. The precious melody culminates in the pendant featuring a magnificent Jaipur rubellite of 60,79 carats whose intense color seems to conceal a seductive and mysterious fire.

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1. PINK WONDER Supreme transparency and an incredibly deep colour make the stunning 60,79 ct drop-shaped rubellite a true wonder of nature. An absolute rarity only Bvlgari could have dared to glorify with an unconventional, extravagant design.

2. PEARLS AND COLOURS Venturing into unforeseen combinations, Bvlgari daringly matches the exotic beauty of lustrous pearls with the vivid colours of its signature gemstones, amethyst and rubellite.

3. VERSATILE GLAM An ultra-glam piece with easy-going appeal: to be worn straight along the décolleté, looped around the neck or cascading on the back, the versatile sautoir offers endless styling options.

Reimagining the classic string of pearls into a piece of pure exuberance and colour, Bvlgari crafts an ultra-modern sautoir around a showstopping 60.79 ct rubellite. Smooth amethyst and rubellite beads of various dimensions give the piece an exquisite sense of movement, while the swaying tassels and the sophisticated diamond decorations testify the synergy between the expert hands of the Maison’s craftsmen and the creative vision of its designers.

Driven by their curiosity and passion for beauty, Baroque artists and thinkers explored the world far and wide. Firmly rooted in its Roman heritage, Bvlgari has always been open towards distant cultures, integrating their fascinating designs, ancient artisanal techniques and exotic materials into its own savoir-faire. The wide world, the joy for life, the impassioned desire to explore the unknown were and are the Maison’s greatest source of inspirations.

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aitlyn Chase is a blogger-turned-entrepreneur who is based in Los Angeles, California. She has collected an extensive number of online followers of affluent lifestyle lovers since the launch of her blog in 2011, Caviar & Cashmere. At the age of 18, she started her career as a fashion and beauty writer for highly-acclaimed publications in the USA. Caitlyn thrives on exploring the world of luxury lifestyle.

Her initiatives include sharing the things she discovers and loves with her readers, aiming to inspire them to lead a well-lived life.

This month, TLN Magazine had an opportunity to conduct a digital interview with Caitlyn Chase. Let’s discover more about the brain behind the successful American skincare brand, Caviar & Cashmere.

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1. What motivated you to launch your skin care brand, Caviar & Cashmere?

My skincare brand, Caviar & Cashmere, which is named after my luxury lifestyle blog, was born out of necessity. As a writer and blogger, I had been sent countless skincare products from brands all over the world to review over eight years. While I loved skincare, I did not love the skincare process.

Most skincare brands I was sent touted 10+ step routines with products that were not only confusing, but also contained toxic ingredients I could not pronounce.

I searched for a skincare line that had less products and more simplicity, but could not find one. I asked my

Beauty Diaries to become popular, but were not yet mainstream. I had to explain that my blog was more like an online magazine rather than a personal journal. From my years as a journalist, I was able to further explicate that my blog allowed me to share and expand upon my personal views and opinions, instead of remaining neutral. I was able to gain readership by being authentic and having a voice which people grew to trust. It did not happen overnight, but once I gained their confidence, they became loyal readers.

The same goes for my skincare line. At first, and still to this day, I have to explain why my line is better and how it is different from others. A lot of education goes behind marketing and sales, and I have learned that it takes endurance and patience to see things flourish and grow. There is no such thing as an overnight success.

3. How do you deal with people who disagree with you?

One of my favorite books is, “The Four Agreements.”

One of the agreements is to never take anything personally. When someone disagrees with me, I remember that it is not about me; it is about them. I value others’ viewpoints and do not shy away from healthy debate. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

4. Have you ever had bad reviews? What did you learn from them?

followers for recommendations, and no one seemed to have the answer. So I decided to create my own.

I formulated a line of streamlined skincare that simplifies the skincare routine, dwindling it down into just three steps: a cleanser, a serum, and a moisturizer. All of my products are non-toxic, vegan, and cruelty-free, with ingredients you can actually pronounce and a straightforward regimen you can actually stick to. I helped choose the product categories, ingredients, and packaging with the help of my loyal following who had a hand in the brand-building process. It paid off, as I built a solid customer base before the products even came to market.

2. How do you get people on board with a new or unusual idea?

When I first launched my blog, it was 2011, and at the time, it was pretty unusual. Blogs were just beginning

I have been fortunate enough to have a very loyal and respectful community of readers on my blog and followers on my social media. I have built a zero tolerance policy for hate, so any time I’ve had an unwarranted bad review or someone coming after me unrightly, I delete and block. As I said previously, I value and respect others opinions, but I do not tolerate hatred or negativity.

5. How do you help your team grow and develop in their craft?

Having a team I trust is of utmost importance to me.

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in business is to know how to successfully delegate. But you cannot do so without trust. I love a collaborative workplace, where team members can bounce ideas off each other in a place of non-judgement. I encourage them to test those ideas and see if they work. If not, I encourage them to quickly pivot and learn from what worked and did not, and share the feedback with the team. I’m all about supporting a team with whatever they need, while giving them space and freedom to go after their individual ideas and own their work.

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6. What do you think the importance is of being organized?

Being organized is one of the most integral qualities of a successful person. When I was a child, my parents knew I had the character of an entrepreneur. I would color-coordinate my toys, pick out my school outfits the night before, and alphabetize my books, all before the age of five.

Organization is the keystone of a small business. As a small business owner, you often wear many hats, and have to balance many things at once both effectively and efficiently. Time is money, and if you are not organized, you can waste a lot of it by merely looking for things you did not initially organize properly.

7. Can you give us a tip on how to maintain sovereignty as a brand?

I started my brand with consumer sovereignty, as I took my audience along with me in the brand building process. From the actual category of products, ingredients, to the packaging they are in, the consumer was invested in the final outcome. To date, I have listened to the customer and let them guide the business due to demand and necessity. For instance, I created Caviar & Cashmere caps as a marketing asset, to gift at events and to VIP clients as an extra-added level of sun protection for their skin. Customers then began to see those caps on people, and wanted to know where they could purchase them. Although not initially in the business plan to produce and sell caps, we listened, and put them up for sale on our website.

8. Why do you think having a skincare routine is important?

There are countless reasons why having a skincare routine is important, and why both males and females should start young. Your skin is the largest organ on your body and it works hard every day to protect us from harmful elements, so it is more than a surface-level concern.

Investing early in the health of your skin, with a quality and consistent skincare regimen, will not only better protect it, but also keep you looking and feeling your best. And when you look good, you feel good.

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9. What do you think is the best homemade skincare regimen for you?

All of the Caviar & Cashmere Skincare products have a clear and simple purpose. They are meant for daily use, both morning and night, for a healthy skincare maintenance routine. While the products are formulated for all skin types and are suitable (and recommended) for daily use, everyone’s skin is different and may need supplemental products and/or help to address specific skin concerns. For example, some may experience breakouts due to hormonal changes and there are add-on ingredients at home that you can use to address that concern, such as natural tea-tree oil or witch hazel.

10. How do you define a ‘modern woman’?

A modern day woman is fearless and confident. She goes after what she wants and knows that she deserves it. She is independent, sophisticated, fiercely passionate, unapologetic, and multi-faceted.

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GUCCI OFF THE GRID A vision of circularity promoting the regeneration of materials and textiles Gucci is establishing new ways of how sustainability can power creativity and underline the House’s values, moving away from fashion’s traditional, linear model. They are supporting a new vision where circularity is not the exception for design and creation but integrated as part of the process.

As the first collection in Gucci Circular Lines, Off The Grid champions the regeneration of materials and textiles, wasting less and minimising the use of new resources. The five product ranges covering accessories, ready-to-wear and travel pieces are made of recycled, regenerated, organic, bio-based, and sustainably sourced materials.

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The collection’s main material is ECONYL® regenerated nylon 100% obtained from pre and post-consumer waste, such as abandoned fishing nets and carpets – including plastics that harm marine life and old materials that will likely end up in landfills which will be regenerated into new high-quality yarn.

To support a continuous cycle, the ECONYL® offcuts are recovered from Gucci Off the Grid’s manufacturing and then recycled to create new ECONYL® materials as part of the “GUCCI-ECONYL® PRE CONSUMER FABRIC TAKE BACK PROGRAM”. Leather scraps from the collection are also recovered and upcycled as part of the Gucci-Up programme.

Other components of Gucci Off The Grid are made from recycled materials and more sustainable alternatives such as metal-or chrome-free tanned leather, recycled polyester thread and linings, recycled brass, recycled gold, and palladium hardware coating, and solvent-free adhesives.

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or the Men’s Fall 2020 Runway show in Miami, Dior and Kim Jones partnered with Jordan Brand to unveil the limited-edition Air Jordan 1 High OG Dior sneaker. A collection of ready-to-wear and accessories completes the collaboration, and a low version of the Air Jordan 1 OG Dior rounds out the range.

A palette of gentle shades brings together the House’s exceptional tailoring expertise with a 1980s American sportswear feel, inspired by the legendary Michael Jordan.

The collection balances timeless silhouettes from the Jordan and

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Dior vaults while bringing new life to classic sport styles. Relaxed, minimalistic wool suits reflect the art of detail according to Dior.

Punctuated with buttons signed with the Air Dior logo, the blazers sport subtle blue and white striped linings. A bomber jacket reprises the emblem on its back and displays the Jumpman logo – recognized the world over - on its sleeve.

It is paired with silk shorts decorated with a graphic motif featuring the “CD” initials. A gray suede hoodie also sports these new logos in perforated or embossed versions

created using precise, meticulous techniques. The Dior Oblique motif – a powerful, timeless code – for the first time adorns the linings of the designs, made in Italy. Cashmere or sleeveless sweaters, shirts and polo shirts as well as pants affirm a new look, inspired by the NBA champion’s style and his sensitivity to twists of audacity coupled with elegance. Four leather goods pieces – including a pouch and a wallet – as well as bob hats, necklaces and jacquard ties complement these must-have looks, while square silk scarves subtly combine the toile de Jouy and Wings prints.

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HOW TO DRESS LIKE A BOSS

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hether you’re a CEO – or aspiring to be one – there are always workplace dress codes to consider. The good news is it’s becoming more acceptable to wear suits in different ways. So, if you want to know how to dress like a top business leader while staying true to you, we’ve got you covered.

1. Dress for (future) success It’s not enough to consider your role and dress appropriately; you should also be dressing for the role you’re dreaming of getting. Of course, there’s the practical nature of what you do for a living and where you do it. But if you’re dressed like a leader, you’ll be treated like a leader.

Look at Ralph Lauren – the American fashion designer and business executive, responsible for a global multibillion-dollar enterprise. Rarely is he seen not wearing a brilliantly tailored suit and when he mixes it up for more laidback moments, his shirts are pristine and his jeans smart and bespoke-fit.

Back in the office, keep an eye on what your colleagues are wearing – whether that means getting inspiration and tips, or even learning from someone else’s style faux pas.

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turning up with an ‘end of the week’ jeans and a casual shirt look – especially if they’re from a more formal company.

First impressions are key, as is the fostering of an ongoing collaboration. So make sure they see you as a trusted business partner with the smart wardrobe to match.

Even when Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks, attends store openings and meets customer service staff, he is always in a flattering slim-cut silhouette suit and tie.

Take note and don’t let appearances drop, no matter how busy your schedule gets.

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3. A good fit means a good job The best way to give off a professional air?

Well-fitted tailored suits and tailored separates.

Make it obvious that you’ve taken the initiative to visit a tailor and not settled for an ill-fitting off-the-rack ensemble. Make it clear you take pride in your appearance. This in turn says a lot about your serious approach to work and life.

Ryan Reynolds knows something about dressing well – and making Hollywood movies like Deadpool: “A well-tailored suit is important […] it should be tailored to your body.” Listen to Ryan.

4. Be yourself Finally, don’t forget that your uniqueness is your greatest strength. There’s no other you so let your personality and flair come through. While a tailored suit is super-important, you can accessorise in your own way, whether that’s a bold tie or some designer glasses.

Keep things practical and don’t fall for the latest trends, however. A leather backpack may look cool on the catwalk but may not be a suitable alternative to a structured briefcase to take to your desk in the morning.

Land Rover’s design director, Gerry McGovern, favours a striking look such as a checked blazer and silk pocket tie in memorable colours. He’s clearly a businessman who takes his wardrobe as seriously as the company’s balance sheets.

Meanwhile, the chief creative officer of the Communication Store, Daniel Marks, is an accessorising king with statement glasses and designer watches offsetting his streamlined suits.

Today, you don’t need a stuffy ‘chairman of the board’ look to show off your success – but you do need to take tailoring seriously. Dress for your career, your customers, and your future aspirations as a leader.

Make sure it fits you like a glove.

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Bursting with carefully considered flora and spice from around the world, each scent is meticulously considered to build an ambience that enhances wellbeing.

Forming part of Candalia’s collection of luxury home fragrances are the wonderfully floral Soie Lavande and Oud Rose. Offering homeowners peaceful aromas and delicate floral delights, each fragrance is designed to complement the home.

Oud Rose Opulent notes of treasured oud are wrapped around a backdrop of Persian rose petals, vetiver and raspberry. Complemented by a note of soothing cedarwood, the blend of rose is completed with a patchouli base to provide a heady and exotic twist to this classic scent.

Soie Lavande Soft, delicate layers of lavender enriched with pretty lily of the valley, white tea and a touch of sweet crushed vanilla result in a fragrance with a calming floral touch.

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A Cultural Immersion in World Class Art, Landscape, Food and Wine Carefully curated to amuse, inspire and delight, more than 750 works of art from masters throughout history fill gardens and galleries bursting with colour and creativity.

Inspiring Head Chef Joshua Hazel, the care of these artistic masters finds its way to the menu of one of Auckland’s Top 50 Restaurants in Rothko, and even has a hand in naming Sculptureum Vineyard’s Art Series wines.

This internationally unique experience allows visitors to be the curators of their day.

Choosing the decadence of a premium Sculptureum grown wine tasting, the leisure of an extensive dining experience, or the tranquillity of a garden and galleries stroll, the culture on exhibit can truly fulfil more than one itinerary.

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Britain’s world-famous racedays continue to take place behind closed doors as the racing industry remains focused on supporting the national effort against Covid-19 and taking care of its people and horses.

With pilots for sporting events with crowds planned for the coming weeks, however, we at GBRI are now looking forward to welcoming back our partners’ clients to our nation’s historic and much-loved racecourses, stables and studs.

When the time is right, we will be on hand once again to deliver bespoke experiences for your most valued clients.

We will treat your clients to unforgeeable behind-the-scenes encounters right at the beating heart of British racing, to help you create the meaningful moments that underpin the most solid of client relationships.

In anticipation, we would like to take this opportunity to invite our fellow members of The Luxury Network to get in touch and find out more.

Most importantly, however, we would like to wish you continued good health for the coming months.

Should you wish to enquire, please contact: Minty Farquhar +44 (0) 7493 869 240 mfarquhar@greatbritishracing.com

GBRI provides a bespoke service for individuals seeking to become an integral part of the prestigious and intricate sport of thoroughbred horseracing and breeding. greatbritishracinginternational.com

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CORPORATE STAFF CHRISTMAS GIFTING 2020 With Christmas only months away, Simon Johnson realises that the current situation will limit our ability to get staff together for a traditional Christmas party to celebrate and reflect on what has been a very challenging year.

With this in mind, Simon Johnson has put together a selection of festive hampers that your staff can enjoy at home.

Along with their curated Christmas hamper range, they welcome enquiries to create your own bespoke gourmet Hampers, tailored to your requirements and Budget.

Hampers can include a bottle from our selection of Australian and imported wines, sparkling and Champagne by HW Speak and Moet Hennessey.

For your convenience, they can arrange personalised greetings and include your company logo.

All hampers include metro delivery.

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THE GLENDRONACH SET TO RELEASE SECOND EXPRESSION FIT FOR A KINGSMAN

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he GlenDronach Distillery is pleased to announce the exclusive release of The GlenDronach Kingsman Edition 1989 Vintage, the second expression created in collaboration with Matthew Vaughn, to mark the upcoming release of “The King’s Man” by 20th Century Studios and MARV, coming to theatres soon.

The GlenDronach Kingsman Edition 1989 Vintage has been expertly crafted by Master Blender Dr. Rachel Barrie, in collaboration with the Kingsman film franchise director Matthew Vaughn, from a selection of just six of the finest casks from this rare vintage year. Matured in Oloroso sherry casks with a final maturation in Pedro Ximénez casks from Spain, this twenty-nine-year-old Single Malt has an exceptional depth of character, truly befitting a Kingsman.

“The King’s Man” is set during World War 1 and invites audiences to discover the origins of the ‘very first independent intelligence agency’. As a collection of history’s worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe out millions, one man must race against time to stop them. Like the Kingsman creed, The GlenDronach’s values of dedication and integrity have remained constant, passed down through the generations; impossible perfection built on unshakeable tradition.

This exceptional 1989 vintage is inspired by the oldest bottle of whisky housed at The GlenDronach Distillery – a twenty-nine year-old whisky bottled in 1913, just before the outbreak of the first World War. Three friends had each purchased a bottle before leaving for war, vowing to open them together on their return. Tragically, only one of them returned home. Having never opened his bottle, his family later gifted it to the distillery, where it remains unopened and displayed in remembrance of fallen friends.

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sulates the true spirit of both the Kingsman agency and The GlenDronach Distillery. I hope Kingsman fans around the world will enjoy this Single Malt as much as I enjoyed partnering with Rachel Barrie and The GlenDronach to create it.”

Dr. Rachel Barrie, Master Blender at The GlenDronach Distillery, commented: “Working closely with Matthew, I have selected casks of the most exceptional character for this rare 1989 Vintage, with smouldering aromas of dark fruits and sherry-soaked walnuts, vintage leather and cedar wood. On the palate, dense autumn fruits meld with date, fig and treacle, before rolling into black winter truffle and cocoa. In the exceptionally long finish, notes of blackberry, tobacco leaf and date oil linger to conclude the rich tasting experience.

This expression is deep in meaning, paying homage to fallen friends who bravely fought during WWI, and the depth of character and integrity shared by both The GlenDronach and the Kingsman agency. This is none other than a whisky truly fit for a King’s Man.” All 3,052 bottles have been labelled, numbered and wax-sealed by hand, each adorned with an iconic, bespoke Kingsman insignia.

The luxurious gift box also bears the signatures of both Dr. Rachel Barrie and Matthew Vaughn.

The GlenDronach Kingsman Edition 1989 Vintage will be highly collectible for both whisky connoisseurs and Kingsman film fans around the world. This limited edition bottling will be available from specialist retailers worldwide from 1st September at the recommended retail price of £775.

It draws all of its exceptionally deep colour from the casks in which it has rested for twenty-nine years.

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A Taste of the ‘Pacific Ring of Fire’ through your Letterbox Firetree chocolate takes you on a taste journey around the Solomon Islands, Madagascar and the Philippines

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ver the past few months restrictions on travel has led to grounded airlines, closed airports, and shut borders. As appetite for travel slowly returns, but with many of us cautious about travelling too far from home, Firetree chocolate has found a new way of transporting you to an idyllic island setting, all from the safety and comfort of your home.

Since Firetree began in 2017, the team has worked hard to set the standard across their different stages of production – from spending years nurturing relationships with farmers and paying them significantly more than the mass market rate, to enlisting Berlin-based artist Andreas Nicolas Fischer to design the beautiful packaging inspired by volcanic magma flows.

Previously only offering 65g bars, Firetree, the British super-premium chocolate brand is delighted to announce the launch of their new Firetree 25g set, containing all seven of their single-estate chocolate bars – ranging from 69% to 100% cocoa.

Available to order as a letterbox pack, the set will enable you to go on a taste journey through the remote, far-flung islands of the Pacific Ring of Fire, Madagascar and Philippines – home to the cocoa trees, or “our firetrees”, which bear the best quality cocoa beans. The 25g bars will also afford the brand the opportunity to be stocked by the finest bars, coffee shops and restaurants as this smaller iteration will be suitable for serving with coffee.

With a combined 85 years of chocolate industry knowledge, the founders David Zulman, Martyn O’Dare and Aidan Bishop were drawn to one another due to their shared interest in producing first-class tasting chocolate with the best inherent flavours and aromas on the market. Their aim is to bring a sense of wonder and discovery back into the chocolate industry.

The unique flavour of Firetree chocolate is due to the volcanic soil of these island estates, where the cocoa tree or “our firetree” thrives in uniquely rich, porous, volcanic soil. Our Firetrees are immediately identifiable by their flame-hued cocoa pods, that give the chocolate its distinctive flavour which changes, develops and lingers on the palate. These super-premium cocoa beans are expertly selected by Firetree farmers and masterfully crafted by skilled chocolate makers to enhance, develop and bend the taste and create smooth, rich chocolate which is known for its depth and complexity. The outstanding farming practices and craft manufacturing processes include fermentation, drying in the tropical sun, slow conching and whole bean roasting to lock in the flavour.

David Zulman Firetree’s Managing Director and Co-Founder comments: “All good things come in small packages, and we are excited to be able to launch Firetree’s 25g bars at a time where many people are spending so much time at home. We are offering a taste of amazing chocolate which arrives through your front door.

The new pack offers customers a chance to create a tasting experience of their own. Whether you’re hosting friends for a socially distanced catch up or looking to entertain the kids, the range has something for everyone. Additionally, we will also have the 25g gift pack available to buy in the coming weeks.”

The natural range is made up of seven 25g bars and contains no additives or flavourings. It is available to buy at £17.50 from the website. The bars are dairy-free, suitable for vegans and lactose-intolerant people, as well as being halal and kosher certified.

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ANNA HAUGH REOPENS MYRTLE WITH NEW A TASTE OF IRELAND MENU AND BOULEVARD STREET DINING

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nna Haugh has spent the past four months delving into the menu at her restaurant, Myrtle.

Working with Irish based small-scale farmers, to create dishes that revere the land’s produce and explore reflections of nostalgic memories from her childhood spent in Dublin. Drawing on almost 20 years working in places such as Phil Howard’s The Square, Pied a Terre and Paris’ Hotel Lotti, Anna invites guests to join the celebratory journey of then and now. Anna, alongside cousin and General Manager, Daniel Haugh, have now reopened Myrtle’s doors, with seven courses of A Taste of Ireland and new a la carte.

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To keep diners safe, seats will be reduced to less than half, the full front of the restaurant’s floor to ceiling windows will be retracted and dining space is available in the sunshine (see notes for full safety regulations).

The new menu at Myrtle celebrates Irish produce sourced from each county, its history, and memories from people met and places visited in Anna’s past. A Taste of Ireland begins with Bia Beag (Gaelic amuse bouche), followed by plates of clonakilty black pudding, wrapped potato from Cork and smoked scallop, Taylors of Lusk garlic, crispy Gubeen Chorizo from a Irish charcuterie producer in Louth. For a celebration

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of one of Ireland’s most loved pies, guests are taken to Kerry, with marinated lamb, dingle pie chervil and broad bean purée, before stopping off in Wexford, with a sea buckthorn granita and ending in Clare, with the ancient Gaelic Carrageen moss pudding, made with seaweed and Guinness chocolate sponge, surrounded by a chocolate Irish mist.

Each dish at Myrtle tells a tale; Anna’s paté cherries with hazelnuts and toasted potato bread is an ode to her days living in Paris, roaming early morning markets in spring, picking at cherries and thinking of family back home. Stories of homes across Ireland sharing brown bread pudding around dinner tables inspired Anna’s brown bread soufflé with hints of peach and treacle, served with an ice cream sandwich. The banana bread petits fours with walnut cream and candied walnuts is a nod to Anna’s father; as a boy living in Rigsend, he came across a boat filled with unripe bananas; a cov-

eted item in 1960s Irishtown, he nicked the bananas and ran home, to hide them in his mammy’s hot press.

Panicked that his secret would be revealed, he roped in his brother (Daniel’s dad), and they proceeded to eat all the green fruit, only to be discovered rolling around the banana peels by Anna’s grandmother, Annie.

Anna works with Irish based hand crafters for crockery and glassware, from Dublin based Brookwood pottery; Galway Crystal and Mullingar Pewter, used for their wine goblets.

At lunchtime a special three course chef’s menu is available, Tuesday to Saturday made up of three daily changing courses, decided by Anna and what produce is available on the day. To celebrate the arrival of dining out once again, Myrtle’s lunchtime chef’s menu is £22 Tuesday & Wednesday and £32 Thursday - Saturday.

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One of Australia’s oldest family-owned wineries, established in 1868, has been awarded the prestigious title of 2021 Halliday Wine Companion ‘Winery of the Year’.

These coveted annual awards recognise the best of the best

hardworking staff. We celebrated 150 years of family

from across the wine industry and celebrate the release of the

winemaking in 2018 and we couldn’t be prouder to receive

2021 edition of the Halliday Wine Companion. The awards

this accolade, in a year that our oldest Hill of Grace vines,

were broadcast online for the very first time, showcasing the

the ‘Grandfathers’, turn 160 years of age. As we reflect on

resilience and strength of Australia’s wine community, in a

our own journey as Henschke custodians, we pay tribute to

year plagued with fire, drought and virus.

the trailblazers who laid the foundations for our Henschke

“Henschke is the foremost medium-sized winery in Australia,

story,” said Stephen.

and its recognition as Winery of the Year is long overdue.

Each generation has added to the Henschke philosophy of

Whether you consider the winery’s history, the number and

making exceptional quality wines that speak of a true sense

quality of list present wines, or its future, the answer is the

of place. Fourth-generation Cyril Henschke pioneered

same: it has no equal,” said James Halliday AM.

single-variety, single-vineyard wines in the 1950s, with his

Fifth-generation winemaker Stephen and his viticulturist wife Prue are recognised around the world for their exceptional quality wines, innovation and sustainability in the vineyard.

Their 2012 Hill of Grace was named ‘Wine of the Year’ in the 2018 Halliday Wine Companion.

In recent years Stephen and Prue have welcomed sixth-generation family members Johann, Justine and Andreas into the business. Johann has carried on the family winemaking tradition in his capacity as winemaker and viticulturist since 2013, and Justine joined in the role of marketing and public relations manager in 2015.

greatest legacy being the creation of Mount Edelstone and Hill of Grace; old-vine shiraz wines from the Eden Valley region that have become an integral part of Australia’s fine wine history.

“There are no tricks of equipment or practice in the winery, just attention to detail. For many years now, they have been using organic/biodynamic practices in the vineyards, though the Henschkes have not sought certification. Quite apart from the application of the bio sprays and compounds, no herbicides or insecticides are used. Prue has added her own signature with a continuous thick layer of straw mulch running along each row, enhancing worm and microbial

“It’s a great honour to be named Winery of the Year and we

activity and preventing loss of moisture. Great wine made

are overjoyed to share this award with our fantastic, loyal and

in the vineyard? Absolutely,” said Halliday.

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5 REASONS WHY GOLF WILL IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH

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any of you won’t consider golf as an active sport as we have an image of someone exuding minimal effort to hit a ball or put into a small hole, but golf is much more than what many may think and portray it as. It takes much more muscle strength and effort. It’s famous for bringing people together and many don’t know that it can be really healthy for us as well. It’s one of the few sports that are suitable for all ages and all abilities. You can exercise while socializing, focus on your score while relaxing, and can challenge your opponent while enjoying the outdoors. It’s a sport that is one of its kind and if you are planning to make it your hobby or passion, you should know its beneficial for a healthy life as well. Golf players enjoy physical fitness and mental fitness both at the same time and it can be a life-changing sport for many.

1. Up Your Cardio It’s an amazing cardiovascular exercise that brings numerous physical and mental health benefits. While you swing your golf club and carry your golf bag instead of opting for a comfortable buggy, you get an extra workout and build muscle but along with it, it helps you increase your heart rate. It helps you in lowering the risk of heart diseases, de92

creasing the levels of cholesterol, and preventing chronic diseases like type II diabetes, stroke cancer, and many more. It has been found impressive in reducing the effects of dementia as well. When you are playing golf, you have to walk a lot from the tee to hole and have to follow your ball, and a bonus point you have to find it too. The constant movement and walking ensure healthy blood flow and actives different muscles. Walking itself is a good cardio exercise and in golf, you have the benefit of activating your upper body as well as getting a full workout.

2. Be Stress-free If you are stressed, frustrated, or even burned out, the best remedy is to go out and take a walk to clear your mind of all your problems and worries. You walk a lot when you are planning to play a round of golf.

As the golf courses are large open spaces with fresh air, you can enjoy the stroll in between your strikes and breathe in the fresh air. Golfing is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, going out and enjoying a beautiful sunny day and the scenic beauty can improve your emotional and mental health.

Golfing gives you time to enjoy the fresh air while exercising and relaxing, hence alleviating your stress it’s also an incredibly easy sport

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to pick up with cheap equipment costs. The beautiful surrounding and the soothing fresh air is a part and parcel of golfing, helping you to release the endorphins, which results in making you feel happy, stress-free, and relaxed. It helps in reducing anxiety and improves self-esteem and confidence. The fresh air and the beautiful nature is the key to a relaxed mind and you will end up sleeping like a baby.

3. Burn your Calories Walking a lot helps to burn calories and will be a successful milestone on your road to weight loss. Golfers cover the ground to follow the ball and according to researches golfers cover about 6 miles during an 18-hole game. The golf course isn’t flat and it can help you burn more calories faster while walking the ever-changing terrain. Bending and swinging while playing golf contributes further to the calorie burn. If you carry your bag yourself, you are adding some more calories.

Many golf players, irrespective of their genders remain in good shape all through their lives if they follow a healthy lifestyle as well. Golf is an extraordinary sport that will lead you towards the road of success in your weight loss journey. Just as golf improves physical well-being increasing the muscle strength and fitness level, it helps burn calories.

If you are looking for some healthy and easy weight loss tips, prioritize golf in it.

4. Social Interaction We find golf is a game that people prefer playing alone, but you should seek out some people for some

friendly competition. Give yourself the chance to socially interact as it makes a huge impact on the mental well-being of a person. Due to the low intensity of the game, it’s quite easy for the players to converse and socialize while playing the game. The high level of social interaction and the new friends help you ease your mind from the worries of this modern world. It can enhance communication skills. It can boost your emotional control level. Social interaction with different people makes you happy and you will forget what you are worried about. It helps flourish relationships, which bloom even outside the court. You can even hang out with your family members on the golf course.

5. Live Longer Golf players live longer and the easiest reason for it is that they have better physical and mental well-being. According to many pieces of research, it is proven that the people who are into playing golf have increased life expectancy. According to the 2016 pieces of research, it adds five more healthy years to your life. Having fun reduces stress, making new friends increase the social interaction and you can share your problems with people and it also keeps you young and youthful. A relaxed and happy mind and a healthy body along with good interaction and friends let you pave the way to some healthy and extra years. Playing golf increases the quality of life and you will not be dependent on anyone. So, play golf and live longer!

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SUPERYACHT BRAND DYNAMIQ AND LUXURY PEN MAKERS MONTEGRAPPA CREATE SPECIAL EDITION PEN

ontinuing our policy of creating exclusive, all-encompassing experiences on board, Dynamiq has partnered with Montegrappa – the 108-year-old Italian maker of high-end writing instruments – to create a special edition rollerball pen that takes its design cues from the latest Dynamiq superyacht in build, the 41-metre GTT 135.

Destined to become a collector’s item, the custom-edition GTT 135 pen features a beautifully balanced metal body with a silky satin finish in champagne silver, engraved with elegant curves recalling the yacht’s exterior profile. Alongside red accents and a gold pocket clip embossed with the Dynamiq name, the base of the pen is capped with real wood to resemble teak decking.

The option to select this special Montegrappa pen is available immediately for the new GTT 135 via Dynamiq’s unique online yacht configurator. Other models will follow later this year. https://www. bedynamiq.com/models/configurator.htm “Montegrappa began as a manufacturer of gold nibs and fountain pens using a pool of local talent to produce high quality writing instruments with precision and panache – just like the next-generation yachts Dynamiq designs and builds for its discerning owners.” says Giuseppe Aquilla, owner of the family company that makes pens for connoisseurs and devotees around the world. “I visited Dynamiq’s yacht earlier in the year and was impressed. We realised Montegrappa and Dynamiq share many of the same values, like an in-

sistence on quality, craftsmanship and innovation. And like Dynamiq we even have an online configurator for customising your own pen!”

“We keep on expanding our network of the world’s finest suppliers,” says Dynamiq founder Sergei Dobroserdov. “It’s an honour for us to collaborate with a brand such as Montegrappa – makers of the pens of choice for popes, presidents and royalty, including Pope John Paul II, King Juan Carlos of Spain, King Hussein of Jordan, Queen Sirikit of Thailand and the Sultan of Brunei.”

Other renowned partners Dynamiq has recently partnered with are Fürstenberg porcelain from Germany, Germany’s second-oldest porcelain house, and Carter & White, a high-end Emirati bedding manufacturer.

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Invest in Portugal and get your family EU citizenship

There are many reasons you may be considering investment immigration.

Fewer travel and trade restrictions, for instance, and the personal and business opportunities attached. Fairer taxation allowing you to better provide for your family. Or perhaps better education, or wider distribution of essential medical services. In reality, you want a more prosperous, safer future.

Many countries worldwide offer such investment programs but Europe is considered by many as the undisputed champion.

Keep reading to find out why, and discover which European program makes the most sense if you’re looking for affordable citizenship with guaranteed financial returns.

Why European citizenship is so desirable?

Every year many international passport ranking systems ranks the best (and worst) passports in the world, generally according to five factors: visa-free travel; taxation; perception; dual citizenship rules and personal freedom.

In 2019, all ten of the top ten – and 80% of the top thirty – were European.

That’s testament to Europe’s enduring popularity as a place to live, work and raise a family. Education and healthcare systems across Europe are typically top-tier, and citizens enjoy high levels of personal freedom and a fantastic quality of life.

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productive business hub and European passport holders find doors open to them, with few visa issues and minimal bureaucracy.

Some of the most popular European investment immigration programs include: · The Irish Permanent Residency Program. For a non-refundable donation of EUR500,000, or an investment of EUR1,000,000, global investors can take advantage of Ireland’s exceptional educational facilities, tax landscape and preferential trade conditions. · The Cypriot citizenship-by-investment Program. Investment into Cyprus starts from EUR2.15M held for at least five years. There are various investment vehicles including Cypriot business and government bonds, but the real estate option is enduringly popular. It’s a high capital outlay, but citizenship can be approved in 6 months. · The Malta Residence and Visa Program. Investors gain Maltese residency by giving non-refundable donation of EUR30,000 to the Maltese government, plus EUR250,000 into government stocks or bonds, and EUR300,000 into real estate. (Malta also has a citizenship program which comes to about EUR1.2m including a EUR650k donation to the Maltese Government). · The Greek residency-by-investment Program. Investors secure super-fast permanent residency through a EUR250,000 investment into government-approved real estate. While the Greek real estate sector isn’t as well-developed as counterparts across Europe, early indications suggest strong similar growth. One to keep an eye on.

Of all the European immigration investor programs though, there has been one clear standout over the last 7 years : the Portuguese Golden Visa program.

Portugal’s Golden Visa program Portugal is one of the most popular European countries. Ranked as the 6th best passport in the world in 2019, Portuguese citizens are welcomed the world-over, able to travel to 170 countries visa-free or on visa-on-arrival terms.

Portugal is also an EU member country, so Portuguese passport holders can also work, live and travel across any of the 28 EU countries without restriction. It’s also a Schengen area member, which grants free travel across the Schengen bloc.

Another big draw for global investors is the ease of gaining citizenship in Portugal.

Portugal’s Golden Visa program is a well-trodden path, seeing you first gain residency and then, after only five years, the ability to apply for full citizenship. That’s impressive because the Irish, Greek and Maltese residency programs offer no route to securing full citizenship.

“The right to freedom of movement is a fundamental right preserved in the laws and constitutions of most countries, however we see evidence daily that this right is limited to the borders and visa restrictions of ones country of citizenship or lawful residence.”

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The Cypriot program is comparable as it offers investors full citizenship – but the required investment is many times higher in Cyprus.

By far the most popular path to citizenship in Portugal is investment into real estate. The Portuguese real estate market is booming, and has been delivering typically excellent returns. To such an extent, that investment in both Lisbon and Porto real estate has been restricted from January 2021.

Portugal’s fast-growth construction sector means there are various good options for investment through the Golden Visa program. One of the most attractive has only just been announced – the Marriott LAPA hotel in Porto.

Six weeks ago, Marriott announced 160 spaces for investors to gain citizenship through investing into their new government-approved 4-star MICE hotel in the UNESCO area of Porto. Proof of the project’s popularity, Marriott have already filled half their investment slots, so investors do need to move fast if interested.

The deal is, investors invest EUR350,000 into the project for five years. Once the hotel’s completed, you’re guaranteed a 3% annual return on your investment – plus Portuguese residence cards for your family (so you can live and work in Portugal if you choose, and travel freely across the Schengen area) within 8 to 10 months.

After five years, provided you’ve maintained your investment, stayed in Portugal for a minimum of 35 days over the five-year period and can understand basic Portuguese, you and your entire family will gain Portuguese passports.

It’s also an extremely low-risk opportunity, as there’s a guaranteed buy-back on your investment after five years. Plus, if you do need your money out earlier, there’s an staggered early exit plan that sees you regain the large majority of your investment.

In all, Portugal’s Golden Visa program is the fastest, most affordable and lowest-risk route to full citizenship in Europe.

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ROYAL REED AND PRESTIGE CONSULTING JOIN THE LUXURY NETWORK NEW ZEALAND

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oyal Reed is the owner of Prestige Law, an award winning, rapidly expanding legal practice based in Auckland with an excellent cross cultural dispute resolution offering. She is well known in New Zealand for her fluency in dealing with cross cultural issues. Royal has extensive experience in the New Zealand legal profession, is well known in the Chinese community for her TV, Radio and Live Streaming work as a presenter, for her pro bono contribution to legal education and for her Australia and New Zealand Chinese strategic consulting.

In her expanding consulting capacity, Royal’s expertise in marketing to Chinese has lead to an expansion of the practice to include: • Being a leading speaker in Chinese cultural behaviour; • Business advice to attain Chinese consumers to your business; • Strategic consulting for businesses to develop and execute a Chinese consumer focused business plan.

The Luxury Network and Royal Reed are hosting a speakers series of workshops to help New Zealand businesses attain the Luxury Chinese consumer. Please contact info@theluxurynetwork.co.nz if you are interested in registering for a workshop or would like strategic consulting advice.

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ocial Media Studios, a family operated photography and videography company, was founded in 2010, which primarily focuses on commercial photography.

The Social Media Studios team are passionate about what they do and they have a strong eye for detail.

Specifically, they help people and businesses stand out by providing engaging content to help attract and convert their target audience.

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ast June 19th, Bonham Architecture & Interiors rolled out the red carpet to their showroom in Auckland on Friday night to The Luxury Network members and guests for an interactive evening of colours and textures. Guests selected the colour themes they were drawn to and arranged layers of colours, textures, stone, paint and finishes to create the ultimate colour scheme while sipping champagne and indulging in fresh oysters.

The diverse team at Bonham Architecture & Interiors collaborate with their clients to create timeless, bespoke architecture and interiors that reflect their clients’ style and taste. Luxury living, leisure and entertainment spaces like no other.

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n August 5th, Brent Sutcliffe, the master craftsman behind Sutcliffe, has jewellery in his blood. Brent’s father was also a master jeweller and set up Sutcliffe Jewellery 1968. However, prior to taking over the family business Brent moved to London to further craft his skills, during this time he entered and won the prestigious British Goldsmiths Craftsmanship and Design Awards, competing against 700 British jewellers, he walked away with the industry’s top honours: Jeweller of the Year.

We are now lucky to have Brent back in New Zealand, handcrafting bespoke jewellery, and as a member of The Luxury Network.

The Luxury Network New Zealand hosted an interactive precious stone workshop at Sutcliffe Jewellery for an exclusive group of clients. Brent educated us on how precious stones are valued and how stones, looking fairly similar, can differ so much in price.

The group had a lovely time trying on the beautiful jewellery and viewing newly arrived precious stones that will be turned into bespoke pieces for their lucky owners. This was a fun event accompanied by champagne and canapes, it is fair to say, we will be back!

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MEMBERS Affairs EVOKE INTERNATIONAL PIONEERING THE 4TH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

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OVID-19 and its effects are being felt throughout the world. It is first and foremost, a human tragedy, where we are confronting loss at a scale never seen in our lifetime. Then another kind of loss has happened concurrently. Businesses have shut down.

The work-from-home policies, while necessary, have disrupted the global economy with little forecasting as to what will come next.

What has been learnt during this time, is the importance of effective and sustainable continuity planning for business resilience – and that’s where Evoke International comes in – to help rebuild businesses in a new world created by the pandemic.

Evoke International is a ‘next generation’ global strategic communications company that has created a worldwide footprint of technical and intellectual expertise. Led by experienced communicators and supported by academics, journalists, media specialists, research analysts, data scientists and security experts, they advise private companies, corporations, governments, NGOs, faith groups and individuals on all aspects of Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Research, Data Mining/Management, Advertising, Media Buying and Campaign Implementation. But, like other businesses during COVID, they’ve taken a look at how they can do things better, differently and more effectively. The result -

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an August relaunch that gave birth to an end-to-end service agency in a new frontier, with data-backed perspectives offering true results – creating real experiences that matter and telling companies what they need to know now, for the future.

In a nutshell, they’re a data-backed, solutions-driven ‘Think Tank’ with full 360° implementation capabilities.

With many businesses downsizing and redeveloping their business models and strategies, many are searching for ‘one-stop shop’ companies that can help them realign their services and products, provide digital transformation solutions and a fresh, proven approach – where risk is no longer an option.

The problem is, their aren’t many around. Evoke International’s new offering provides that holistic approach through its exclusive Conflict/Commercial Analysis Software Tool (CAST). CAST is a ‘Why’ machine, equipping clients with a complete 360° data-fueled and simulation-supported picture of the world, their competitors, their customers, and how wider events and the market, is and will affect their business.

The approach, models and methodologies developed in CAST have been verified by the U.S. Government and independent bodies as having over 90% accuracy in predicting and shaping thousands of political, social, economic and business outcomes.

This is a real contextualized understanding by translating data into useable information that generates insights for global, governmental and corporate strategies, investments, marketing and most importantly sales – creating a true understanding of why consumers/ citizens are making the choices they are, who they really are, what they really want and how to deliver it to them. CAST can determine how to: • Close High Value Transactions and Negotiations with the Best Deal • Anticipate, Mitigate and Shape Political, Social and Economic Outcomes • Predict Current and Alternative Outcomes • Test Potential Tactics in Advance to Weaknesses, Risk and the Winning Strategy • Understanding Most Likely Scenarios, Risks and Uncertainties Through the 360° Contextualization

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• Feasibility of Agreements on Commercial Negotiations, Anticipate Regulations or Political Influence Outcomes • Manage Stakeholder Complexity - Competing Perceptions, Interests and Capabilities - By Shaping Positive Outcomes • Predict Consumer buying habits, will to spend and why, and increase conversion • Digital Media Insights Planning Tool to plan effectively consumer segmentation, data driven personalization based on behavioral targeting and seeding.

• Effectively plan digital media buys across multiple channels and platforms paid owed and earned.

In response to the pandemic, Evoke International is also now offering models specially designed for corporations, governments and institutions grappling with how to develop current and future scenarios for COVID-19 including financial, social, political and supply-chain

modeling leveraging big data and AI through CAST. Additionally, free assessments are available for customers in need of digital transformation solutions, with six modules or custom packages to choose from based on assessment results. Full content creation development and implementation for social media and other marketing/advertising needs are also on offer for companies looking to cut back on expenses and outsource those needs.

For companies facing a reputational crisis in light of the effects of COVID-19, they often turn to law firms for confidentiality, who refer them to crisis management companies that have been around since the 70’s, problem is, many of those companies haven’t updated their core expertise, don’t understand technologies nor the depth of analytics. Evoke International is one of the few companies with the capability to asymmetrically handle the media, politics and markets in

today’s complex and unstable environments. Reputation and perception is everything - especially now in a world with a global captive audience with more time spent examining and looking deeply into what and who they interact with. From people to products to services – meaning and impact are a requisite ask from a world so very in tune now with how finite life is.

For businesses, institutions or agencies looking for support and the right bearings to return to a new world order, Evoke International may well be worth bearing in mind for those who need to enhance their resilience to our new reality, mitigate against further pandemic aftershocks and future proof for sustainability and legacy-building.

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UNDER The Spotlight A SPECIAL COVID-19 UPDATE FROM THE LUXURY NETWORK NIGERIA

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he Luxury Network Nigeria in partnership with Business Day and Communications agency Robert Taylor Media, launched a national campaign titled Covid Heroes. The campaign aims to recognise outstanding individuals and organizations making a significant direct contribution, or exceptional input, in any field to combat Covid-19.

The campaign is underpinned by a passion to create a positive and inspiring narrative inside Nigeria – especially during these challenging times. You can read more about it here.

The Covid Heroes campaign is part of a wider strategy designed to lend a new perspective to the conversation about Nigeria and boost the profile of the Nigerian luxury Industry. Prior to this, as part of a strategy to challenge the narrative about Nigeria, we co-hosted a panel discussion in part114

nership with the Financial Times in Mayfair, London, titled An Inspiring Conversation on the Future of Luxury: Spotlight on the Business of Luxury In Nigeria.

The current pandemic, though extremely challenging, is yet another opportunity to change the narrative, by telling the stories of some of the inspiring individuals and organisations in Nigeria. Through the partnership with Business Day and Robert Taylor Media, we hope to highlight the work of as many organisations as we can, thereby helping to generate more funding, while also inspiring others to follow in same footsteps.

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Shown above are some images featuring The Luxury Network Team on an Outreach with Banky W and Lekki Food Bank. See the video here. For our interview with Mrs Bola Tinubu and the Cece Yara Foundation, click here. Over the coming days, we will shine the spotlight on the brilliant organisations we have selected including: CACovid, NCDC, Warif, UBA Foundation, The Food Project, Lagos Shapers; an arm of the Global Shapers Community (affiliated to the World Economic Forum) and many more.

The campaign will culminate in an exhibition titled Survival Instinct, at our upcoming Bvlgari African Art event in the UK. The Art event, a partnership with the world-renowned Bvlgari brand, is designed primarily to lend a new perspective to the conversation about Africa. Alongside art from leading African artists such as Ben Enwonwu MBE, the 3-day event will showcase a selection of images from our Covid Heroes campaign, to provide an insight into how the most populous country on the African continent fought the Covid-19 crisis. This event will be held at Bvlgari Hotel in Knightsbridge London, on 4-6 February 2021.

primary goal is to stimulate a collaborative effort between key players in the Nigerian private sector – for greater impact in the fight against the coronavirus.

We have already recorded some positive actions and a number of donations in direct response to the campaign. Together we can do more.

The Covid Heroes campaign is driven by our ethos of working together and Creating Unique Partnerships between high-profile brands and organisations. Our

We would love to hear from you if you want to make a donation to any of the projects, or if you wish to partner with us. Thank you.

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