The Luxury Network International Magazine Issue 30

50 YEARS OF ROYAL OAK ISSUE 30 | MAY - JUN 2022

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Royal Oak From 50 Year of Innovation

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Richard Mille Unveils The Japanese-Inspired RM47 Tourbillon, Limited To Only 75-Pieces

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ROYAL OAK FROM 50 YEAR OF INNOVATION A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME Upon release on April 15, 1972, the Royal Oak designed by Gérald Genta created a stir with its large body of hand-finished stainless steel, its octagonal bezel secured with visible hexagonal screws, its highly stylised integrated steel bracelet and its extra-thin selfwinding mechanism. Inspired by the cultural and industrial revolution of the 1970s and launched in the early years of the quartz crisis, this watch combining sportiness with ancestral know-how heralded the beginning of a new fine watchmaking era in tune with changing lifestyles.

Over the years, the Royal Oak gave rise to a full-fledged collection with new sizes, materials, styles and movements. 50 years on, over 500 Royal Oak models have been created, turning this iconoclast into a cultural icon within and beyond watchmaking. Let’s look back at some of its highlights.

CONTROVERSIAL BEGINNINGS In 1970, three of Audemars Piguet’s distribution agents perceived clients’ new sensibilities and challenged the brand to respond.

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Bits of Glitz to invent a model both sporty and stylish in spirit, suitable for evening wear and for the daily activities of today’s man of taste.”

Georges Golay Interview from 1982

Georges Golay, Audemars Piguet’s then Managing Director, gave this challenging task to Gérald Genta, a trained jeweller and experienced watch designer, with the brief to design a sports watch in stainless steel never seen before. Genta drew the Royal Oak sketch in one night, taking inspiration from diverse sources beyond the diving helmet he remembered from his childhood. While Genta’s creation continued in the footsteps of Audemars Piguet’s unconventional wristwatch designs debuted in the 1930s, it also resonated with the cultural groundswell sweeping the worlds of contemporary art, design, architecture and music in the 1960s and 1970s.

An extraordinary collaborative process with the industry’s best watchmakers and artisans followed: Stern Frères worked on the guilloché Petite Tapisserie dial, Favre & Perret on the steel case and Gay Frères on the integrated steel bracelet. The watch was so complex to craft in hard steel that the

first prototype was made in white gold, a softer material.

The integrated bracelet alone comprised 154 components, including 20 tapering links, making it one of the most intricate steel bracelets in watchmaking history.

In addition, the alternation of satin-brushed and polished surfaces adorning the steel case and bracelet was so elaborate that the final finishing touch was done in the Manufacture’s workshops.

“The Royal Oak was conceived in 1970, at the suggestion of general agents who had reservations about the marketing value of gold alone for the promotion of high-prestige timepieces – a view which I believe is no longer valid. They did ask us to design a stainless steel wristwatch more in tune with the way we live today. We had

In April 1972, the most expensive steel watch on the market1 was presented at the Basel Fair where it caused a sensation, stirring a range of strong reactions including criticism. Between sceptical clients and the difficulty of manufacturing and delivering the watch’s first examples, the early days were tough.

Nonetheless, sales reached 490 units as early as 1972 – a record for Audemars Piguet that marked the beginning of a steady commercial success.

For four years, Audemars Piguet cautiously produced this single reference only – the now famous 5402. It was not until 1976 that the first women’s Royal Oak in 29 mm (Model 8638) designed by Jacqueline Dimier was launched. As early as 1977, these two models were both reinterpreted in yellow gold, white gold and a two-tone combination of steel and yellow gold, giving rise to a collection. The brand also added a 35 mm intermediate size, Model 4100, which asserted itself as the new benchmark for men’s watches. No longer an outlier, the Royal Oak had a promising future waiting ahead.

TESTING NEW GROUNDS The Royal Oak revealed an adaptability in the 1980s that was as unexpected as it was extraordinary.

Moving further away from Model 5402, the brand explored new aesthetic possibilities for the Royal Oak with new sizes and materials.

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yellow gold timepiece introduced the first Royal Oak openworked design, as well as the collection’s first sapphire caseback to give centre stage to the record-breaking mechanism it contained. Appealing to lovers of fine watchmaking tradition, these early Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar models ushered in a new era of reinvention for the Royal Oak. A DECADE OF EXTREMES

White gold, yellow gold and twotone models (yellow gold and steel) were soon complemented with versions in platinum and pink gold.

These precious timepieces were often accompanied by a gemset dial or bezel.

Diversifying the collection also meant exploring new possibilities in terms of movement. In tune with its time, the Royal Oak witnessed the introduction of quartz mechanisms in 1980. While originally reluctant to use this technology in the Royal Oak collection, Audemars Piguet gave way to the market’s demand after testing this technology on a closely related line – the socalled “Quartz” (Model 6005) debuted in 1978 –whose transgressive character lent itself well to this disruptive technology. Although this watch borrowed some aesthetic elements from the Royal Oak, including the geometric case and the integrated bracelet both finished with satin-finishing and polished chamfers, its bezel was neither octagonal nor punctuated by eight 14

hexagonal screws. In ten years, at least 59 Royal Oak models were created, equipped with six different quartz movements and ranging from 26 to 36 mm in diameter.

While the brand experimented with quartz technology, it also played a crucial role in the revival of classic complications. In 1983, the Manufacture released its first day date Royal Oak model (5572) presented in a 36 mm case available in four variations: steel, yellow gold, white gold, as well as a two-tone combination marrying steel with yellow gold. This watch with multiple calendar functions was followed in 1984 by Model 5554, the first Royal Oak equipped with the world’s thinnest selfwinding perpetual calendar movement with central rotor of its time, Calibre 2120/2800, which the Manufacture had revealed in 1978 in Model 5548.

In 1986, Audemars Piguet expanded its offering with a Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked version (Model 25636). This 18-carat

The proliferation of Royal Oak styles, diameters and movements continued well into the 1990s, reaching new technical and design milestones as the decade unfolded.

On the occasion of its 20th anniversary, the Royal Oak took more radical turns, announcing the rest of the decade. 1992 not only saw the first limited edition (Model 14802) paying tribute to the socalled 39 mm “Jumbo” Royal Oak from 1972, this time fitted with a sapphire caseback. It also witnessed the first Royal Oak on leather strap – a controversial 36 mm timepiece (Model 14800) developed extra-muros by independent Swiss designer Jörg Hysek. Its case middle was hollowed out in the centre so as to attach the strap by means of mobile pivot bars. Interpreted in nearly 20 material and dial variants, this atypical Royal Oak took even greater liberties in the years that followed.

The Royal Oak reached another extreme in 1993 with the launch of the Royal Oak Offshore – the embodiment par excellence of the extreme lifestyles taking precedence in the 1990s. Imagined by Emmanuel Gueit, this sturdy and muscular reinterpretation of the Royal Oak in a dramatic 42 mm case size quickly appealed to a younger generation which saw in the “Beast” an ideal accessory for an adventurous

Bits of Glitz lifestyle. This new take on the Royal Oak quickly followed its own path and gave rise to a collection unto its own.

While the Royal Oak expressed its masculine side more freely in the 1990s with an array of more extreme designs, women’s models equally bloomed with creativity. The first openworked women’s models made their debut in the early 1990s with the historic ultra-thin Calibre 2003SQ, measuring just 1.64 mm in thickness. Gemset models similarly gained ground, culminating in 1998 with the Royal Oak High Jewellery Openworked timepiece (Model 15073). The 18-carat white gold case, bracelet and hands of this 30 mm model were entirely paved with 446 brilliant-cut diamonds whereas the hour-markers were made of emeralds (~4.64 carats). Blending Haute Joaillerie and Haute Horlogerie traditions with contemporary design, this model ushered in a new wave of high jewellery timepieces in the early 2000s. The women’s Royal Oak

reached another extreme in 1997 with the Royal Oak Mini (Model 67075), the smallest Royal Oak ever made. This quartz-driven yellow gold timepiece measured a mere 20 mm in diameter to sit comfortably on the slenderest wrists.

In addition, the 1990s consolidated the establishment of complications within the collection. In 1997, the Royal Oak Tourbillon saw the light of day on the occasion of the watch’s 25th anniversary in a limited edition of 25 pieces in steel.

Pink gold, platinum and yellow gold variations were also issued in limited editions of five watches each. Fitted in a 40 mm case, Model 25831 was equipped with Audemars Piguet’s second generation tourbillon movement, Calibre 2875, slightly visible through the stylised octagonal tourbillon cage at 6 o’clock. In addition, in a nod to Audemars Piguet’s pioneering selfwinding tourbillon wristwatch released in 1986, this model featured the winding system on the caseback.

The Manufacture also launched its first Royal Oak Chronograph (Model 25860, 39 mm) in 1997, as well as the very first Royal Oak Grande Complication featuring a minute repeater, a perpetual calendar and a split-seconds chronograph. This movement of 648 components was fitted in a massive 44 mm white gold case which provided a stark contrast with the Royal Oak Mini unveiled the same year.

From 1972 to 1999, Audemars Piguet created some 300 Royal Oak models, almost 200 of which were produced during the highly creative 1990s.

NEW DIRECTIONS FOR THE ROYAL OAK The Royal Oak entered the third millennium with a new 39 mm version, Model 15202, which marked a turning point in “Jumbo” history. This timepiece reinterpreted the Royal Oak’s aesthetic codes with more freedom, with new dial colours as well as the return of the sapphire caseback. It also incorporated the new guilloché Grande Tapisserie dial, which was introduced in the collection a year before. Composed of larger pyramid bases (about 380 for a 39 mm dial vs approx. 700 for the Petite Tapisserie dial), the Grande Tapisserie quickly became a new favourite across the Royal Oak collection at a time when the taste for larger watches had become more prevalent following the release of the Royal Oak Offshore in 1993. Indeed, the diameter of the Royal Oak’s core collection reached 39 mm in 2005, compared to 36 mm in the 1990s and 35 mm in the 1980s. A repository of tradition and modernity, this version enjoyed renewed popularity and became one of the most highly coveted Royal Oak models.

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However, more than a return to the origins, the 2000s was before all characterised by cutting-edge design and micro-mechanics in tune with the new millennium. Both the Royal Oak Concept, launched in 2002,2 and the Royal Oak Tradition d’Excellence N°4 (2004) testify to the avant-garde and futuristic vibe of the early noughties.

Debuted in 1999, the Tradition d’Excellence cross-collection series went beyond the framework of classical watchmaking by combining complications innovatively.

The Tradition d’Excellence N°4 (ref.

25969PT) couples a chronograph and a tourbillon in a 44 mm Royal Oak platinum case. This limited edition of 20 pieces was endowed with a remarkable 10-day power reserve thanks to its pioneering double barrel, visible through the partially openworked dial. The avant-garde dial also incorporated two power-reserve indications (10 days and last 24 hours) in addition to the tourbillon cage and the chronograph’s minute counters.

Last but not least, the Royal Oak took on a more human face in the 2000s with the rise of Royal Oak limited editions in collaboration with athletes and personalities.

While the first collaboration dates back to 1990 with Nick Faldo’s Royal Oak Championship, other limited editions followed in the late 1990s and early 2000s, such as the Royal Oak City of Sails (1999) in partnership with Alinghi, the Royal Oak Sachin Tendulkar (2008) or the “Oak Leaves” featuring a model in collaboration with Michelle Yeoh (2005).

Drawing inspiration from fields as diverse as sports, art, culture and architecture since its inception, the Royal Oak has greatly inspired in its turn the people who have being wearing it. Over the years, collaborations have come to play an instrumental role in conveying the 16

youthful and creative spirit of this iconic timepiece.

INTERWEAVING DESIGN AND MASTERY The bulkier and futuristic look of the 2000s slowly gave way to more refined models interweaving the watch’s original codes with highly contemporary aesthetics and ever-more performant mechanisms.

For the Royal Oak’s 40th anniversary in 2012, the Manufacture presented a selection of watches animated by the same daring spirit that saw it rise. Among the highlights was a new 39 mm “Jumbo” 15202 model, which created a tidal wave among lovers of the brand, accompanied by an openworked version powered by the new Calibre 5122. By 2012, a vast majority of men’s Royal Oak models presented a larger diameter than 39 mm, which enabled the new 15202 timepiece to become the sole model offered in this emblematic size. Its rarity has since played a fundamental part in its unwav-

ering success. The same year, the Manufacture also revealed a 41 mm hand-wound Royal Oak Extra-Thin Tourbillon (Model 26510) in stainless steel or 18-carat pink gold, also available in an openworked 40-piece limited edition (Model 26511, Calibre 2924SQ).

This blend of refined aesthetics and technical mastery permeated throughout the decade, notably with the Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked launched in 2016. Conceived by Audemars Piguet watchmakers, the patented mechanism it houses improves a watch’s precision and stability. By incorporating two balance wheels and two hairsprings assembled on the same axis, the system oscillates in perfect synchrony. Visible on both sides of the case, the double balance wheel also confers a rare glimpse of the watch’s beating heart. This timepiece, first released in a 41 mm steel or pink gold case, has since been reinterpreted in an additional 37 mm size as well as in

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The 2010s witnessed another technical breakthrough with the Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin (26586), whose prototype presented in 2018 is also known as RD#2. With a movement of 2.89 mm in thickness and a case of 6.3 mm in height, this watch became the world’s thinnest automatic perpetual calendar wristwatch of its time. To reach this remarkable thinness, Audemars Piguet engineers merged the perpetual calendar functions, normally arranged on 3 levels, into one single layer. Paving the way for a new generation of complicated watches balancing refined aesthetics, optimum ergonomics, ancestral savoirfaire and contemporary lifestyle, this timepiece brought down the curtain on a decade brimming with aesthetic and technical evolutions.

FOREVER YOUNG Paying tribute to 50 years of unwavering innovation, the latest

Royal Oak models mark yet another milestone in the development of a collection that has crossed eras and trends. The 2022 offering brings the collection to new creative and technical dimensions with an array of refined and ergonomic aesthetics, materials, dial animations and latest generation movements.

Audemars Piguet kicked off the Royal Oak’s 50th anniversary with a new generation of 39 mm Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin models, ref.

16202, powered by a new selfwinding extra-thin movement, Calibre 7121, conceived to seamlessly fit in the 8.1 mm Royal Oak “Jumbo” case.

Replacing the historic Calibre 2121 which had equipped the Royal Oak since its origin, Calibre 7121 brings increased performance, reliability and contemporary movement design to the Royal Oak collection.

This movement has simultaneously been entirely openworked (Calibre 7124), as showcased in the newly released 16204 models.

Another notable turning point for the Royal Oak collection is the

introduction of the Royal Oak Extra-Thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon – the Manufacture’s first ever flying tourbillon housed in a 39 mm extra-thin “Jumbo” case.

Blending avant-garde with tradition, this watch plays with the Royal Oak’s original codes. Its stainless steel case is complemented with a Petite Tapisserie dial in the iconic Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50 hue, and a printed Audemars Piguet signature at 12 o’clock. With an eye to the future, its flying tourbillon cage offers a glimpse at the cutting-edge technology ticking within.

Developed in parallel of Calibre 7121, Calibre 2968 met the added challenge of combining a selfwinding mechanism and a flying tourbillon without altering the proportions of the iconic “Jumbo” case.

To do so, the teams completely rethought the tourbillon cage of Audemars Piguet’s existing 41 mm models. The result? A selfwinding flying tourbillon movement measuring a mere 3.4 mm in height, whose refined micro-mechanics has owed the watch the nickname of RD#3.

Pushing the envelope further, this 39 mm flying tourbillon model will soon be complemented with an additional Royal Oak Extra-Thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon in a 37 mm diameter – yet another first for the Manufacture!

It is this ability to constantly reinvent itself while retaining the essential aesthetics of the original watch that has enabled the Royal Oak to reach the status of cultural icon within and beyond watchmaking. Only 50 years young, this collection promises many more surprises in the years and decades to come.

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RICHARD MILLE UNVEILS THE JAPANESE-INSPIRED RM47 TOURBILLON, LIMITED TO ONLY 75-PIECES

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THE TIME OF THE SAMURAI The RM 47 Tourbillon harks back to the sources of Japanese crafting tradition in proposing an allegory of Bushido, the samurai code of ethics whose values still prevail in Japanese society.

It is not without reason that the samurai armour at the heart of the RM 47 Tourbillon sports the crest of the Asano clan.

Originating from Hiroshima, this family is without doubt the finest embodiment of the Bushido spirit.

Asano Naganori, the daimyo, or chief, of the family fiefdom at the turn of the eighteenth century, was the lord of the 47 rōnin who avenged his death before following him into the afterworld.

The Asano family’s kamon is featured on the tourbillon at 6 o’clock. Each samurai clan had its own kamon, a heraldic sign borne on their clothes, their sabres and the banners carried onto fields of battle.

Representing two crossed falcon feathers, this emblem was also very finely engraved on the warriors’ helmet winglets. In Japanese feudal iconography, the falcon expressed strength in war and the authority of the suzerain.

A work of art of impressive realism, the RM 47 Tourbillon incorporates an extremely compact calibre, specially designed to make room for the samurai suit. The boldness of its volumes gives this decoration such a presence that it gives the impression of sculpture almost as much as of engraving.

Associating art and spirituality. Creating a new masterpiece designed as an aesthetic tribute to Japanese culture. The RM 47 Tourbillon is the fruit of intense reflection and nearly four years of design work. The model was born of a friendly conversation between Richard Mille and the twice Formula 1 world champion and brand partner Fernando Alonso, a passionate enthusiast of Japanese traditional arts and the Samurai principles.

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PATIENCE, METICULOUSNESS, DEXTERITY AND PASSION

BASEPLATE AND BRIDGES IN GRADE 5 TITANIUM

Between sword and chisel, between the cutting edge of the blade and the incisions defined by the precision of the engraver’s technique, there are many parallels to evoke the similarities between the qualities of these warriors and those demanded by our artistic crafts.

The baseplate and the bridges are crafted in grade 5 titanium, a biocompatible, highly corrosion-resistant and remarkably rigid alloy, ensuring that the gear train functions smoothly.

CALIBRE RM47 - Manual winding tourbillon movement with hours and minutes.

- Power reserve: Circa 72 hours (± 10%).

- Limited edition of 75 pieces

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The alloy is 90% titanium, 6% aluminium and 4% vanadium. This combination enhances the alloy’s mechanical properties, which explains its frequent use in the aerospace, aeronautics and automotive industries.

The use of microblasted grade 5 titanium in combination with a grey PVD treatment confers great rigidity on the entire assembly and provides rigorously even surfaces.

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The skeletonised baseplate and the bridges were subjected to intensive and complete validation tests to optimise their resistance capacities.

SAMURAI ARMOUR IN 3N YELLOW GOLD Protecting the RM47 calibre, the samurai armour created from 3N yellow gold has been entirely hand-engraved by Pierre-Alain Lozeron.

It was essential for the work to provide volume, sculpting in trompe-l’œil to give the required depth to the effigy of the samurai equipped with his two swords. There is a wealth of details, such as the helmet ribbon, the sword’s attachments, the crest representing two crossed falcon feathers positioned on the tourbillon, and the expression of the mask, which had to convey the samurai’s warrior spirit. In

total, it takes no less than 16 hours of engraving to obtain the 11 components that make up the Samurai.

Then begins the micro painting press made by his wife, Valérie. It is when coloured with translucent painting that the extraordinary engraving work really came to life. It was necessary to ensure proper adhesion when applied to the structures made of yellow gold, bearing in mind that one can opt for one or two coats, and play with the oven temperatures during the baking stage. The challenge lies in ensuring that the painting and the engraving mutually enhance one another. Insufficiently translucent for example, the colour would mask the subtlety of the detail obtained by engraving. Too light, on the other hand, and it would reduce the effect of depth that it is supposed to accentuate.

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BULGARI UNVEILS OCTO FINISSIMO ULTRA, THE WORLD’S THINNEST WATCH, CELEBRATING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OCTO COLLECTION

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n just one decade, the Octo collection has set a new standard in the world of Haute Horlogerie with its technical prowess, iconic octagonal shape and unmistakable monochrome style. Both pure and contemporary, it embodies the dual identity of Bulgari watches, a blend of rigorous Swiss watchmaking and Italian elegance. Now Bulgari has achieved its eighth world record with the Octo Finissimo Ultra. Made in a limited series of just ten watches, this remarkable timepiece embodies the Bulgari mindset and its ability to ÉēČĻóČŀ°ąąŗˉóČČēŔ°ĻÓˉ°ČÏˉįÓÏÓŢČÓˉĻïÓˉÉēÏÓijˉēèˉ?°ŀĻÓˉ Horlogerie.

The watch was unveiled in Rome on March 21 during a special event at the legendary Piazza della Rotonda, honoring the beauty of the Pantheon and the city of Rome, in partnership with OUCHHH and the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia. The world’s thinnest watch, this extraordinary creation is just 1.80 mm thick – and not just for the movement but the watch as a whole, from the caseback to the top of the sapphire crystal. This eighth world record joins a proud lineage, embodying the expertise acquired by Bulgari over the years, without which this endeavor would not ï°ŔÓˉ ÈÓÓČˉ ĬēijijóÈąÓʘˉ CĻˉ °ąijēˉ įÓţÓÉĻijˉ ĻïÓˉ °ŀÏ°ÉóĻŗˉ °ČÏˉ ÉēČŢÏÓČÉÓˉČÓÓÏÓÏˉĻēˉijÓĻˉēèèˉóČˉĬŀįijŀóĻˉēèˉĻïóijˉŀąĻóċ°ĻÓˉ

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ambition. To achieve this feat, Bulgari designers, engineers and watchmakers quite literally started from scratch, since one does not create the thinnest mechanical watch in the world by relying solely on existing concepts. A complete paradigm shift had to be ÉēČÉÓóŔÓÏʙˉ èēįéÓĻĻóČéˉ ÓŔÓįŗĻïóČéˉ Ļēˉ įÓÈŀóąÏʙˉ ŢČÏóČéˉ innovative solutions. Eight patent applications have ÈÓÓČˉŢąÓÏˉèēįˉĻïóijˉÉįÓ°ĻóēČʘ “To achieve this degree of thinness, you not only have to challenge your way of thinking, but at the same time draw upon a wide range of skills, play with multiple materials and adapt to a multitude of new constraints.

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This unique piece is the fruit of three years of research and development by different technical teams engaged in this adventure at Bulgari, joined by avant-garde movement development specialist Concepto. This level of thinness – notably when all the components of a standard watch are indispensable – requires rethinking not only the components’ design and production,

but also their functions. And ideally, whereas a component serves a single function in an ordinary watch, some of them need to perform up to four functions in an ultra-miniaturized timepiece.

The Octo Finissimo Ultra bridges the real and virtual worlds too. Each of the ten owners will receive an exclusive NFT artwork, guaranteeing the authenticity of the watch and the link to its owner. The world’s thinnest watch thus becomes the vault of its own unique work of art, an everlasting bond guaranteed by the Bvlgari Singvlarity technology. A resounding exploit in the physical world, the Octo Finissimo Ultra and its distillation of mechanical ingenuity invites the best of watchmaking into the digital world as well with NFTs and blockchain.

In addition to celebrating this tenth anniversary with an eighth world record, Bulgari unveiled two anniversary editions that connect with the roots of Octo collection’s ÉēČÉÓĬĻóēČʘˉ ïÓˉŢįijĻˉijĂÓĻÉïÓijˉÏēČÓˉÈŗˉ8°ÈįóŞóēˉ ŀēČamassa Stigliani today adorn the engraved dials of two ţ°éijïóĬˉċēÏÓąijˉʷˉaÉĻēˉ8óČóijijóċēˉ ŀĻēċ°ĻóÉˉ°ČÏˉaÉĻēˉ Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic – crafted in titanium and released in 200-piece limited editions.

Breaking rules and pushing boundaries are embedded in the DNA of the Octo Finissimo line, as evidenced in the array of world records held by the collection. Unique in the history of Haute Horlogerie, the collection blends elegance and technical mastery, once again showcasing Bulgari’s horological and creative genius, a perfect fusion of design and cutting-edge technology.

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JACOB & CO. $ 1.5 MILLION UNIQUE BUGATTI CHIRON TOURBILLON BLUE SAPPHIRE WATCH | ABLOGTOWATCH

acob & Co. has just unveiled a new version of its outrageous Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon watch, and it could be the most desirable one yet. The first Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon watch was released in 2020,

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and it made headlines for its insane movement that somehow integrates a functioning miniature version of the W16 engine that powers the Bugatti Chiron hypercar. The brand then followed up with the Bugatti

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Chiron Tourbillon Sapphire, which, you guessed it, has a sapphire crystal case. Not only that, it was limited to just seven pieces. Now, meet the new Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon Blue Sapphire, which has a blue sapphire case and is even more exclusive because only one will be made.

Like earlier versions, the Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon Blue Sapphire’s movement features a functioning miniature version of the W16 engine found in the Chiron; this is activated by the push-start crown. Once activated, the engine comes to life, and you’ll see the 16 pistons moving and the turbochargers spinning. Look at it in action below because it’s amazing and mesmerizing. My only complaint is that there are only two turbochargers, which is inaccurate because the Chiron actually has four. Still, having a working miniature engine is no small feat, so I’m willing to turn a blind eye to this small oversight.

Naturally, given the complexity of the movement, the case is large. You are looking at dimensions of 57.8mm x 44.4mm. It will easily dwarf many 44mm Royal Oak Offshores and 47mm Luminors and Radiomirs. The case is made entirely out of sapphire crystal, which is remarkable because sapphire is incredibly hard and, therefore, an arduous process to shape.

According to the brand, it takes a crafter 120 hours to finish the case.

Adding any sort of color also complicates the process because transparency needs to be maintained. Still, the end results are worth

it because it provides the lucky owner with an unfettered view of the movement and miniature engine within.

As with earlier versions of the Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon watch, time is read on a skeletonized subdial at 12 o’clock. It features blue and gold accents and sits just underneath the tourbillon. The blue and gold color treatment extends to the crown and pushers, which are made out of sapphire crystal and 18k rose gold.

The movement within is the calibre JCAM37. It’s a hand-wound movement that consists of 578 components. It has two barrels and a power reserve of 60 hours. The tourbillon makes one revolution every minute and has a beat rate of 3Hz. As you’d expect from a watch this exquisite, the movement is assembled and decorated entirely by hand. Furthermore, it is mounted on four shock absorbers that have been styled to look like suspension dampers from a car. Doing so not only protects the movement from shocks, it also means that it is floating within the case. Another nifty thing about the movement is that it has a power reserve display that looks like a fuel gauge.

There’s no denying that this is a visually exciting watch. And because it’s a pièce unique, it’s probably going to be the one Chiron owners want the most.

The Chiron owner who wears this will likely be the talk of the Chiron Owners Club. Not surprisingly, this is also the most expensive version of the Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon watch.

The Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon Blue Sapphire is $1.5 million.

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PURNELL X READYMADE – ESCAPE II

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Reworking vintage U.S. army gear into a high-fashion watch the PURNELL x READYMADE – ESCAPE II Presents: • A World’s first Bicolor Spherion Tourbillons Combination: Neon Orange & Green • A Sapphire Dial with a 47 different Meticulously Hand-Painted Rainbow Color Shades Minute Track & Diamond indexes • The Strap is made of Original Vintage U.S. military WWII fabric • The Right Barrel is Engraved with READYMADE Vision of Time Inspired by Thomas Edison “TIME IS REALLY THE ONLY CAPITAL THAN ANY HUMAN BEING HAS AND THE THING THAT HE CAN LEAST AFFORD TO WASTE OR LOSE.” • READYMADE Logo Appears on the Left Barrel, the Crown, Caseback Ring & Buckle.

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Technical Specifications Movement - Mechanical Hand Winding Caliber P03 - Double Spherion – the World’s Fastest Triple Axis Tourbillon - Functions: Hour, Minute, and Power Reserve Indication via an Ingenious Suspended Mobile Cone - Mainspring Sensor - Number of Components: 386 - Number of Jewels: 67 - Power Reserve: 32 hours - 6 Mainsprings Assembled in 4 Barrels Aligned in Parallel (Four Are Superimposed within Two Barrels).

- 2 Visible Barrel Covers Engraved with READYMADE Logo and vision of time - Balance Frequency: 3hz / 21,600bph - Torque: 32 newtons/mm - Movement Dimensions: 37.5 mm X 13.3 mm - Movement Weight: 15.7 grams - Adjusted: All Positions - High-Velocity Spherion Cages Performance - Both Cages Are Revolving in the Opposite Direction Thanks to Its Differential System - Fastest Triple-Axis Tourbillon with Rotation in: • 8 Seconds Inner Cage

• 16 Seconds Secondary Cage • 30 Seconds Outer Cage - Spherion Weight: 0.79562 grams - Right Spherion in Neon Green, Left Spherion in Neon Orange – READYMADE colors - Material: Titanium - Shock Protection: 8 Incabloc Case - Material: WPM (White Purnell Microfiber) x5pieces; Carbon x5piec-

es; Sapphire x5pieces - Dimensions: 48mm - Water Resistance: 3 atm - Number of Case Components: 15 - Monobloc Sapphire Crystal on top; Sapphire Crystal aperture on Side; Sapphire Crystal Caseback Strap READYMADE exclusive fabric strap

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PHOENIX: THE GOLDEN EAGLE SCULPTUR E ARTWORK

BY ROLF LANG & LALIQUE We are pleased to announce the launch of “PHOENIX”, fruit of the collaboration between Lalique and Rolf Lang Dresden.

The artwork is a handcrafted piece which consists of a 45mm tourbillon balance movement, and a Lyre set with 300 diamonds and 10 rubies.

This piece is sold exclusively by Rolf Lang Dresden. uhrenwelt-lang.de

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MASERATI GRECALE IS THE EVERYDAY EXCEPTIONAL Grecale, the extraordinary everyday SUV: Versatile, spacious and smart, fast and fun,

GT, Modena, Trofeo: these are the three versions available at launch.

An elegant and unforgettable sound experience.

Each version is an account of different aspects of the same over-arching theme.

Modena, 22 March 2022 – Here comes Maserati Grecale, the new SUV to make everyday life exceptional.

This is the Maserati style, the perfect, bold synthesis of avant-garde and passion, innovation and timeless design. An SUV to be driven anytime, anywhere, by anyone, to turn journeys into something extraordinary.

Grecale takes the name of a wind and is a range within the range. It fulfils all requirements with every kind of powertrain: conventional combustion and hybrid engines, with the full-electric Grecale Folgore on the horizon, destined to become the first 100% electric SUV in Maserati history.

Our research into colours, materials and specifications begins with the brand’s identity. Based on its singularity and evolution of Made in Italy, geographic uniqueness and cosmopolitan spirit, elegance, comfort and pure driving pleasure.

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Grecale GT, with its four-cylinder 300-hp mild hybrid, recalls the city and its contemporary minimalism. It is intended for world citizens and their dynamism, curiosity and fashion consciousness, but is also in constant search for a style that makes itself personal.

Grecale Modena, equipped with a four-cylinder 330hp mild hybrid, has an innate, timeless elegance and unleashes the charm of nature lovers who make the most of their free time.

Finally, Grecale Trofeo, with a powerful 530-hp V6, represents pure adrenaline, where the car’s disruptive performance becomes the perfect tool to take up your very own personal challenge.

Three different ways of interpreting Grecale, but there’s more. An entire range that becomes a canvas to plot your own lifestyle on, one day after another.

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Recognisable traits of the everyday exceptional that translate into the three colours at launch: the GT version comes in Bronzo Opaco, an enveloping and silky matte hue; Modena is Grigio Cangiante (iridescent grey), made possible by an interposed three-layer paint with effects inspired by the freshness of summer light; Trofeo comes in Giallo Modenese, a powerful expression of the unbreakable bond between Maserati and Modena, a shade that combines the city’s two heraldic colours, with a yellow base and a blue mica, for the sportiest look.

Grecale is all about comfort, versatility and the sound experience: just immerse yourself in the 360° sound, courtesy of the engine’s unmistakable roar and the Sonus faber audio system with 3D sound and up to 21 speakers.

Grecale is all about being smart and touch-based. Interact with the various displays: the classic cluster, the new 12.3” central screen – the largest ever seen in a

Maserati, and a smaller 8.8” comfort display with extra controls and the new digital clockface.

Grecale is all about innovation courtesy of the new technical specifications, including the Maserati Intelligent Assistant (MIA) Multimedia system, the latest infotainment, comfort display, and the Heads-up Display, available as an option.

To top off the driving experience, the extraordinary dynamics with five configurable drive modes – Comfort, GT, Sport, Corsa (Trofeo only) and Off-Road – mean you can shift from the most user-friendly mood in the utmost comfort to the powerful emotions of extreme responsiveness and potency.

Like an outfit, jewellery or a work of art you select for your home, Grecale serves as a means to identify yourself as someone who always stands out from the crowd.

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THE MERCEDES-BENZ EQS SUV: REDEFINED SUV LUXURY

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third row of seats with two additional individual seats and extensive comfort features for all passengers is available as an option.

The optimization of SUV-typical flow details led to a hitherto unique combination of spaciousness and aerodynamic efficiency.

The new Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV shares the long wheelbase (3210 mm) with the EQS Saloon, but is over 20 cm higher. The dimensions in detail: 5125/1959/1718 millimetres (length/width/height).

The interior dimensions benefit from these generous SUV dimensions and from the advantages of the purpose design tailored to the electric platform. The second row of seats can be electrically adjusted as standard. Up to four golf bags fit in the boot. The

The EQS Saloon is the current aerodynamics world champion for production cars. Its purpose design with a smooth underbody and usually closed radiator shutter was a good starting point for aerodynamic measures on the EQS SUV.

All EQS SUVs have an electric drive train (eATS) on the rear axle, and the versions with 4MATIC also have an eATS on the front axle. In the 4MATIC models, the Torque Shift function ensures intelligent, continuously variable distribution of

ith the luxury saloon EQS and the sporty executive saloon EQE, MercedesBenz has entered a new, all-electric era in the upper market segments as well. The EQS SUV, the third model series with this architecture developed for electric vehicles, will soon follow. The SUV offers plenty of space, comfort, and connectivity for up to seven passengers in its avant-garde, luxurious interior. Thanks to powerful electric motors, responsive 4MATIC all-wheel drive, and an intelligent offroad driving mode, the EQS SUV is also capable of tackling light terrain with ease.

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drive torque between the rear and front electric motors and thus the use of the most efficient eATS in each case. The electric motors on the front and rear axles are permanently excited synchronous motors (PSM). The advantages of this design include high power density, high efficiency, and high power constancy.

The EQS Saloon was the first model series from Mercedes-Benz in which completely new vehicle functions can be activated in several areas via over-the-air updates (OTA). With the EQS SUV, this offer is significantly expanded. For example, Trailer Manoeuvring Assist or MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) Augmented Reality Navigation can be activated at a later date.

With the EQS SUV, Mercedes-Benz is taking a major step towards zero-emission mobility and is moving a step closer to fulfilling Ambition 2039. The model is produced in a completely CO2-neutral way. The EQS SUV puts real solutions for emission-free mobility, intelligent resource conservation, and responsible circular economy on the road.

The chassis of the new EQS SUV has a four-link axle at the front and an independent multi-link suspension at the rear. The AIRMATIC air suspension with continuously adjustable damping ADS+ is standard equipment. The vehicle level can be raised by several centimeters. In addition to the DYNAMIC SELECT modes ECO, COMFORT, SPORT, and INDIVIDUAL, the 4MATIC versions feature OFFROAD, a further mode for off-road driving. Furthermore, the rear-axle steering with a steering angle of up to 4.5 degrees is standard. It provides

points, including around 300,000 in Europe. Since 2021, MercedesBenz has ensured a subsequent offset with green electricity when customers use Mercedes me Charge to charge their cars in Europe. High-quality guarantees of origin ensure that as much green power from renewable energies is fed into the grid as is withdrawn via Mercedes me Charge. The new Mercedes me Charge function Plug & Charge makes charging the EQS SUV at public charging stations that support Plug & Charge conveniently. plenty of maneuverability in the city and agility over land. Optionally and also via an OTA update, a version with up to 10 degrees steering angle is available.

Navigation with Electric Intelligence plans the fastest and most convenient route, including charging stops, based on numerous factors and reacts dynamically to traffic jams or

The principles of Integral Safety, in particular accident safety, apply regardless of the platform. Like all other Mercedes-Benz models, the EQS SUV, therefore, has a rigid passenger cell, special deformation zones, and modern restraint systems. The European version of the EQS SUV is the first MercedesBenz model to be able to detect whether rear seats are actually occupied. If a passenger in the rear is not wearing a seat belt, the driver receives a specific warning. Another new feature at Mercedes-Benz is what is known as the occupant presence reminder. This system can indicate children who may have been overlooked in the rear of the vehicle. In vehicles for Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, the reminder is on board as standard.

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a change in driving style, for example. This includes visualization in the MBUX infotainment system as to whether the state of charge of the battery is sufficient to return to the starting point without charging. Charging stations along the route that have been added manually are given preference in the route calculation. Proposed charging stations can be excluded. The estimated charging costs per charging stops are calculated.

With ENERGIZING AIR CONTROL Plus, Mercedes-Benz thinks holistically about air quality in the EQS SUV. The system is based on filtration, sensors, a display concept, and air conditioning. The HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filter has a very high filtration level to trap fine particles, microparticles, pollen, and other substances entering the outside air.

With intelligent software, MBUX fully adapts to its users and provides them with personalized suggestions for numerous infotainment, comfort, and vehicle functions.

With what is known as the zero layers, the most important applications are always offered on the topmost level within the field of vision, according to situation and context.

The highlight of the interior is the MBUX Hyperscreen (special equipment). This large, curved screen unit spans almost from A-pillar to A-pillar. Three screens sit under a common cover glass and merge visually.

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while the vehicle is on the move. This is because Mercedes-EQ is able to rely on an intelligent, camera-based blocking logic: If the camera detects that the driver is looking at the passenger display, the system automatically dims the dynamic content.

The Dolby Atmos sound system takes the audio experience in the EQS SUV to a new level. Individual instruments or voices of the studio mix can be placed all around the listening area. A new kind of sound animation thus becomes possible: This is because while conventional stereo systems usually have a leftright dynamic, Dolby Atmos can use the entire space and create a 360-degree experience.

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2023 BMW I7 — THE MOST LUXURIOUS ADVANCED BMW EVER BUILT

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Need for Speed £ïÓČˉ ŀijóČéˉ ĻïÓˉ ïÓ°ĻÓįˉ ÉįÓÓČʙˉ įÓ°įˉ Ĭ°ijijÓČéÓįijˉ É°Čˉ

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he late Virgil Abloh’s cooperation with Mercedes– Maybach culminates in the launch of a limited-edition bespoke S-Class and capsule collection, inspired by Project MAYBACH. On 5 April 2022, Mercedes–Maybach unveils the final chapter of Project MAYBACH - its cooperation with trusted partner, the late polymath artist, architect, creative director, fashion designer and philan-

thropist, Virgil Abloh. Designed in partnership with Mercedes-Benz Group AG Chief Design Officer Gorden Wagener in 2021, the vehicle was finalised before Abloh’s untimely passing in November and is available in a strictly limited run of 150 units. The launch coincides with the release of a capsule collection designed by Virgil Abloh and in collaboration with Off-White™. It has been developed in connection to the Project MAYBACH electric

showcar and is exclusively available to buy on Off-White™, Farfetch and Maybach Icons of Luxury online stores, as well as Off-White™ stores in select markets.

For over a century, Mercedes–Maybach has defined the boundaries of luxury experiences, and the limited-edition Maybach by Virgil Abloh, a fully equipped Mercedes-Maybach S-Class S680 (WLTP combined fuel consumption: 14.3-13.4 l/100 km | combined CO2 emissions: 326-304 g/km)1 continues this tradition. Created by Mercedes-Benz’ most specialised customization and craftmanship team in the manufaktur in Sindelfingen – the vehicle exterior features the unique two-tone colour combination created for Project MAYBACH. While the upper part of the vehicle is lacquered in a glossy obsidian black, the lower part, side flanks and special forged rims are painted in a sand hue.

The highest levels of craftsmanship continue into the vehicle’s interior with an identical two-tone colour scheme. The four-seat configuration, steering wheel, doors, lower dashboard, and ceiling are lined in black and sand coloured nappa leather, complete with sand coloured décor trims and strips. The

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high pile floormats are black with a sand-coloured leather border and embroidered Mercedes-Maybach logo. To enhance its monolithic appearance, the window frames are painted, and a special Mercedes-Maybach and Virgil Abloh logo is inscribed on the piano black middle of the centre-console, rear cushions, head restraints and door sill panel.

The stated figures are the measured “WLTP CO2 figures” in accordance with Article 2 No. 3 Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1153. The fuel consumption figures were calculated based on these figures.

Unique to the limited-edition S-Class is a bespoke user interface,

which presents the driver with an even more luxurious variation of the Maybach MBUX suite of cutting-edge technologies. Handpicked visual elements are used to enrich the digital content: from a home button with coloured border and brand logo denoting the edition, to profile pictures decorated with luxurious fashion accessories.

The result is an even more intuitive vehicle that exudes the limited edition’s distinctive style from exterior to interior. Every moment the driver spends on the road is elevated.

All customers will be given a special custom-made wooden box covered in sand coloured nappa leather emblazoned with the Mercedes-Maybach and Virgil Abloh logo. The gift box contains a 1/18 scale replica of

the limited-edition car, the two car keys and a carabiner hook. In addition, a special car cover featuring the Mercedes-Maybach and Virgil Abloh logo will be gifted to customers.

The capsule collection launched the same day has been designed

by Virgil Abloh together with OffWhite™, in connection to the Project MAYBACH electric show car. It comprises of sand coloured vintage washed cotton t-shirts and half-brushed cotton fleece crewnecks and hoodies, as well as canvas baseball caps and racing gloves crafted in canvas, neoprene, and suede, coated with a black spray effect and embroidered.

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The limited-edition S-Class is Abloh’s third cooperation project with Mercedes-Benz, and the second with Mercedes–Maybach. On 1 December 2021, Mercedes-Benz opened the doors of the Rubell Museum in Miami during Miami Art Week to showcase Project MAYBACH: a show car that exemplified the possibilities of future electric design. A year earlier, Abloh and Wagener – united in their passion to enrich the conversation around luxury design – reimagined the Mercedes-Benz G Class with Project Geländewagen.

Gorden Wagener, Chief Design Officer Mercedes-Benz Group AG says: “I’m incredibly proud of the work we have created in collaboration with Virgil. From Project Gelaendewagen, which set the benchmark for fashion/automotive collaborations with our iconic G-Class, to Project MAYBACH which brought the distinguished Mercedes-Maybach heritage into the future, together with Virgil we truly broke new ground. The limited-edition Maybach by Virgil Abloh exemplifies the symbiosis between innovative design and ultimate craftsmanship now available on the road.”

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AG says: “Teaming up with Virgil for Project MAYBACH was a unique and inspiring journey on Mercedes-Benz´ idea of zeitgeist, co-creation and contemporary luxury. Developing purchasable elements to the collaboration with Virgil was key for both parties to moving the cooperation forward.

The limited-edition Maybach by Virgil Abloh and the capsule collection create a truly exceptional customer experience and we are honoured to present them.”

The co-operation with Abloh is just one way in which the Mercedes-Maybach brand continues

to be rooted in innovation and evolution. Looking to the future, Mercedes-Maybach will launch its first fully electric model for retail in 2023. Sustainability is not only associated with the drive technology, but also with the materials the vehicle is fitted with. During the development process, Mercedes-Benz prepares a recycling concept for each model in which all its components and materials are examined with a view to their suitability for the various stages of the recycling process. The ultimate goal is to reduce the environmental effects of materials used in the production of every Mercedes-Benz vehicle.

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AUTOMOBILE PASSION WITH REEM AL SMEIRAT 1. What inspired you to choose automotive/car design specifically?

car design when I started to be more interested in aerodynamics and the concept of form and function.

I was born with the automotive bug in my DNA I guess; I was always inspired by BMW as a performance machine and it gradually grew on; the more I understood this machine, and how it operates, more it intrigued me; I was introduced to

2. Tell us a bit about your current role or involvement in the automotive industry.

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Currently I am the founder and transportation design director at

Concpets 4 Automotive Design “ C A D”, a transportation design studio that offers futuristic design solutions for urban mobility, on one hand, and on another, we offer car body kit customization, as we understand that the future is all about the individual taste and the luxury of creating your own “thing”, a sort of a self reflecting car.

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C A D has a CSR mission titled “WOMOTIVE Initiative” that supports women in the auto industry by providing working and training opprtunity, with the aim of breaking through social boundries and normalizing the concept of women working in the automotive sector wether it was on managerial level or technision.

3. Did you face any challenges as a Women in the Automotive industry?

Typically, yes, since the automotive industry profession of its own challenges, let alone the fact that I am a woman working in what the society calls “A MAN’S JOB”.

But I grew a resilient system in coping with social rejection and pretentious companies and personas that claim “empowering women” when in reality its all a fascia for the media, and I am accomplishing that by letting my work do the talking, creating my own opportunities, and paving my own path.

4. What made you open your own Transportation Design Studio?

We are living the future, with extreme openness but yet we seem to still be somewhat behind when it comes to the transportation/automotive design industry.

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future development, cultural tendencies and behaviors so all can be translated into “fit-for-purpose” designs and ultimately transportation systems which naturally includes cars.

But most importantly, if we want to manufacture cars in the Mena region, a design studio is a must!

5. What is your biggest achievement within the automotive industry, personal or professional?

I would say on a personal level being honored by IAAD “Instite of Applied art and Design – Torino/ Italy” with the recogntion for being the first female car designer in the middle east.

Regarding the professional achievement, I believe it is yet to be accomplished with the team at C A D; we are currenlty developing a ground breaking concpet, so I would say keep a closer eye on our work.

However, and on a personal note, indeed being acknowledged as the first female car designer in Middle East is such a privilege I will always be proud of yet humbled by.

6. What is the best piece of advice that you have received or that you could give to other woman working in the automotive industry?

Best piece of advice I have ever received “never shy away from the boss you truley are” What I can tell other women working in the indurty, never under estimate the power of pre-planning and preparation, in this tricky business preparation is key!

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AN EPICUREAN REVIVAL: IBIZA GRAN HOTEL IS TO LAUNCH A NEW GASTRONOMY SERIES THIS APRIL TO CELEBRATE CHEF ÓSCAR MOLINA’S FIRST MICHELIN STAR - In collaboration with fellow gourmands, Ibiza Gran Hotel will release a series of beloved recipes from the island this April, led by Executive Chef Óscar Molina. Designed to unite and inspire, the recipes will recreate some of the extraordinary flavours from the white isle available at Ibiza Gran Hotel – all best enjoyed with family and friends. The hotel will also showcase local producers throughout the season.

- Ibiza Gran Hotel will unveil a new culinary programme for guests to enjoy, including private cooking classes and a sunrise to sunset culinary journey designed to surprise and delight.

- Chef Molina was awarded his first MICHELIN star in December 2021 for the flagship restaurant La Gaia at Ibiza Gran Hotel. Ibiza Gran Hotel is the first and only hotel on the island to be awarded such an accolade.

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- Ibiza Gran Hotel will reopen on 8th April and La Gaia will welcome diners on 14th April.

London, UK – March 2022: Ibiza Gran Hotel will lead Ibiza’s epicurean revival this summer with the launch of its gastronomy series in celebration of Executive Chef, Óscar Molina’s first MICHELIN star.

Ibiza Gran Hotel is the first and only hotel on the island to achieve such an accolade.

Long established and world renowned for its revelry, Ibiza Gran Hotel will pioneer the white island’s evolution, marking the epicurean revival with the release of a collection of meaningful recipes and personal flavours from Chef Molina and his fellow gourmands. The hotel will reopen for the season on the 8th of April 2022 with diners welcomed back to the flagship restaurant, La Gaia, on the 14th of April 2022.

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Ibiza Gran Hotel’s epicurean series will draw on Chef Molina’s experience at the helm of Ibiza Gran Hotel and around the island for more than a decade. Comprising unseen recipes, signature flavours, and guest favourites, the series will offer exclusive access to some of the combinations featured at the hotel. Chef Molina will be working alongside his expert team at The Grand Breakfast, The Pool Restaurant, as well as Head Mixologist, Daniel Martínez, and Head Sommelier, Vasili Abodzich, to curate an exciting gastronomic journey for the senses. In addition, Ibiza Gran Hotel will feature producers throughout the season.

“It is an honour to share a taste of my personal recipes with our guests,” said Óscar Molina, Executive Chef, Ibiza Gran Hotel. “I have been in the kitchen for many, many years and am constantly inspired by the flavours and sensations we have here close to home in the Mediterranean. We are committed to showcasing the culinary treasures from the region and are constantly driving for a more sustainable approach to gastronomy that ensures the protection of the environment for many years to come.”

will focus on cooking with local produce and farm-to-table ingredients used at La Gaia. For those looking to splurge on a once-in-alifetime experience, book ‘A Journey of Taste’ and spend the day with a Michelin star chef. The day begins with in-room breakfast and mimosas, followed by a trip to a local market with Chef Molina to learn about local produce and how to pick the freshest ingredients. A private cooking class utilising ingredients from the market is included along with a visit to Bodegas Can Rich to taste local wine, olive oil and vinegar. The day ends with a memorable dinner at La Gaia with wine pairings picked by the sommelier. In addition, La Gaia will unveil new dishes and a wine pairing menu focused on local and sustainable wines. Ibiza Gran Hotel invites guests to toast to its new Michelin star with a special champagne flight highlighting resident sommelier Vasili Abodzich’s favourite bottles of bubby.

Five restaurants take inspiration from the Mediterranean as part of creative, innovative menus. Dining is intimate and private, designed to provide a platform for guests to share and connect. The flagship

restaurant, La Gaia, led by Executive Chef, Óscar Molina, delivers seasonal, locally inspired cuisine with celebrated Mediterranean flare. Downtown Ibiza by Guiseppe Cipriani serves authentic and indulgent Italian favourites. The Grand Breakfast and Pool Restaurant ensure every moment of a stay at Ibiza Gran Hotel is punctuated by fresh, local, and authentic cuisine.

“Ibiza has long been renowned for its festivities, but we at Ibiza Gran Hotel are putting the island on the map for its epicurean excellence,” said Raúl Sierra, General Manager, Ibiza Gran Hotel. “We believe in showcasing the raw ingredients from our local area in a creative and authentic way – from the farm to your table. We’re delighted to invite our guests to unite and explore the spectacular flavours of the Mediterranean together with their loved ones.”

The collection of seven recipes will be delivered directly to inboxes throughout the season. The first, a personal contribution from Chef Molina, will be released in April 2022.

For more information: ibizagranhotel.com

A sanctuary in the heartbeat of the action, Ibiza Gran Hotel enjoys an unrivalled location in Paseo Marítimo, adjacent to the island’s finest marinas and premium designer boutiques and within easy access of the iconic Old Town, Dalt Vila.

The hotel’s 185 spacious suites and acclaimed restaurants invite guests to be at ease, relax, and savour the moment.

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BENETTI DELIVERS M/Y “TRIUMPH”, A 65-METER FULL CUSTOM YACHT

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enetti is proud to announce the delivery of M/Y “Triumph”, a 65.40 meters full custom yacht with sleek and clean lines spanning her six decks. The steel displacement hull and the superstructure, made with aluminum, are painted in a classic white. The external lines were penned by Giorgio M. Cassetta, complementing the naval architecture by Benetti.

Green & Mingarelli Design contributed to the interiors, adding to the work done in-house by Benetti.

“Triumph” to her owner. The aggressive streamlined exteriors were designed by Giorgio M. Cassetta notably using large curved windows to balance the yacht’s impressive presence.

Green & Mingarelli Design arranged the elegant interiors and many furnishing details, closely following the direction of the Benetti Interior Style Department. All the artwork onboard is created by renowned British photographer David Yarrow.

The yacht, which accommodates twelve people in six double cabins, offers a host of luxurious amenities, including a touch and go helipad located on the bow, sauna, fully equipped gym, massage room, jacuzzi and 70 square metres of beach club with a dropdown platform.

The Sun Deck sits atop the yacht on the sixth deck, not always present on yachts of this size. The high-perch features an elegant jacuzzi, comfortable seating and a table for ten that can be used even while navigating, thanks to ample wind sheltering.

Manuele Thiella, CEO of Royal Yacht International, International luxury yacht advisor company ŕóĻïˉïÓ°ÏĮŀ°įĻÓįˉēèŢÉÓijˉÈ°ijÓÏˉóČˉ Monte Carlo and London, represented the owner.

The sky lounge on the Upper Deck blends seemlessly with the welcoming aft outdoor spaces, ēŀĻŢĻĻÓÏˉŕóĻïˉÉŀijĻēċˉèŀįČóĻŀįÓʘˉ The owner’s apartment, set over a sprawling 130 square meter area, takes full advantage of the deck’s spaciousness and stunning views.

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The aft cockpit on the Main Deck is an outdoor spot, sheltered yet in contact with the environment, perfect for conversation and relaxation at any time of day. Amidships, the large and bright living area, consisting of a dining and

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relaxation space, is complete with every comfort. Also on the Main Deck, the VIP stateroom dedicates an opulent suite to the owner’s guests.

The beach area of the Lower Deck proposes an area of about

70 square meters with immediate access to the sea. The sleeping area amidships includes four double cabins for an additional eight guests. Also on this deck, but in a separate area to guarantee guest privacy, is the modern galley, and at the bow there are

the accommodations for crew members.

The engine room hosts a pair of MTU 12V 4000 M53 engines for a maximum speed of 16.5 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots. The range at 12 knots is 4,700 miles.

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EMILIO PUCCI EMBAR KS ON A NEW JOUR NEYIN CAPR I “A new journey” is how Camille Miceli, Pucci’s Artistic Director, defines the fresh direction of the Florentine House. With graphic prints and popping colors, the new wardrobe embodies a lifestyle that celebrates vivacity with inimitable Italian sophistication and style.

The first destination on the new journey is “La Grotta Azzura” on the island of Capri, a vacation haven dear to the Maison and its founder. Each piece in the collection evokes this Italian destination synonymous with festivities, bright colors, joie de vivre and Italian Dolce Vita.

The wardrobe revisits iconic Pucci creations reworked in patchwork or all-encompassing enlarged or downsized patterns. Geometrico, Girandole, Marmo, Iride, Fagiano, Rombi, Dalia and Pesci express a design process that respects the imperfection of handcrafted, restoring the poetry of the original

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designs. The materials – cotton voile, silk chiffon, drill, stretch jersey or toweling – elevate caftans and kimonos, revealing simplicity in sophistication.

Accessories are equally joyful with woven straw or dual-material canvas tote bags made from upcycled vintage scarves, plus towering colorful wedge sandals accessories and oversized hoop earrings.

Games add to the fun too, with backgammon, beach cushions and playing cards.

The joyful approach is underlined by a signature detail in a nod to the House’s origins, a new logo inspired by the 1953 “Capri Sport” logo from the archives. The intertwined dual fish, shaped as an emblematic Pucci “P”, is woven into a belt buckle, a pair of wedges or wooden-soled sandals, or incorporated on hoodies, jumpers and transformed into a single earring.

The new pieces imagined by Camille Miceli fuse an ultra-contemporary way of dressing that celebrates both the intensity of the moment and Pucci’s rich heritage.

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TRAMA

A NEW PERCEPTION OF LUXURY

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rama is a contemporary Dubai-based luxury brand that celebrates a quiet appreciation for refined details and understated sophistication, in a new perception of luxury. Inspired by Italian heritage and Emirates respectful approach to culture and society, the brand merges craftsmanship with technology in order to deliver timeless looks that echo the values of emirates etiquette.

Limited-edition men’s and women’s pieces subtly accentuate the elegance of their wearer.

The brand curates a contemporary vision of luxury that pays honor to

tradition and embraces technology. Meticulously crafted, each piece takes months to be created perfectly, reflecting the attention to detail that is emblematic of Trama with durable quality unique products.

Embodying an affinity for understated refinement, each garment is individually sketched and crafted from fine Italian patented fabrics, in dedicated excellence ateliers in Italy.

Subtle elegant and bespoke, Trama kaftans, abayas, suits and accessories translate the refined Italian elegance and modest etiquette into

contemporary garments that convey a vision of timeless luxury that is universal in its appeal.

Trama proudly embraces the philosophy of «merging textile technology and craftsmanship, putting them at the service of human wellbeing».

Made with an ultra innovative patented fabric woven together with real gold and silver fibers, the precious garments shield the body from harmful electromagnetic radiations that surround us in everyday context.

They also increases blood circulation and bring outstanding benefits to the skin.

Trama is focused on continuous fabrics research of new technology for wearbeing point of view.

Starting from the ongoing collection, it is possible to choose the design, the colors as well as to personalize their garments with handmade Italian embroidery. Each piece is uniquely developed with the client in order to reflect personal taste, needs and creative flair for a self-rewarding experience of co-creation. tramaitaly.com

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CHEF SALLY ABÉ LAUNCHES ‘ROYALTEA’ IN THE ORCHARD AT CONRAD LONDON ST. JAMES

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ward-winning Chef Sally Abé has designed ‘Roy°ą Ó°ˀˉ °Ļˉ ēČį°Ïˉ TēČÏēČˉ Ļʘˉ O°ċÓijʙˉ ïÓįˉ ŢįijĻˉ ever afternoon tea menu, served in the stunning surrounds of the hotel’s afternoon tea lounge, The Orchard. Launching on Saturday 30th April, Sally has taken inspiration from the hotel, being an historic 19th century building that was once Queen Anne’s Chamber, its iconic location in the heart of Westminster, and proximity to Buckingham Palace. In combining this with the rich history of a traditional British high tea and its own royal connections, the spectacular RoyalTea offers a truly authentic British afternoon ĻÓ°ˉÓŖĬÓįóÓČÉÓˉŕóĻïˉĻįÓ°ĻijˉŢĻˉèēįˉįēŗ°ąĻŗˉʷˉą°ŀČÉïóČéˉ°Ļˉ

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the perfect time to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

The RoyalTea menu honours our very own Queen Elizabeth II, with an array of sweet treats that use ingredients Ļï°Ļˉ ï°ŔÓˉ ĻïÓóįˉ ēŕČˉ }ēŗ°ąˉ £°įį°ČĻijˉ ʷˉ TŗąÓˀijʙˉ }ēŕČĻįÓÓˀijʙˉ and Wilkin & Sons, purveyors of Tiptree jams. The dainty, elegant cakes include a traditional ‘English Strawberry Victoria sponge’, ‘Treacle and pecan tartlet’, and ‘Glazed Seville Marmalade cake’. The icing on the cake, if you’ll pardon the pun, has to be ‘Liz’s choccy biccy sandwich’; Sally’s take on the Queen’s favourite chocolate biscuit incorporates pieces of biscuit and chocolate mousse coated in chocolate.

Gastro Gusto The savoury section of the menu is just as quintessentially British with nods to the regal history of afternoon tea, believed to have originated with Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford, and later being adopted by Queen Victoria.

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In characteristically British style, no afternoon tea would be complete without a selection of outstanding teas, which is why there will be a choice of 21 teas on offer

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HENNESSY X NBA HARNESSING A CULTURE POWER NO WHISTLE CAN STOP, TOGETHER WE CELEBRATE A YEAR OF SHARED EXCELLENCE ON AND OFF THE COURT. WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT.

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distinguished observation about great partners is that they are always, in some way, an extended arm of the surroundings that they represent. Our partnership with the NBA gives us an intimate look into the lives of different personalities, ahead of their times in several respects – great athletes, with great stories, that we are giving you a front-row seat to observe and to enjoy.

A WAY OF LIVING Community is the family you choose. It’s that moving narrative thread that runs through the spectacular retrospective that you end up calling a way of living. For Hennessy, community is a way of living. Bringing people together and achieving the unachievable is deeply embedded in our DNA, something that we share with the NBA. And with you – our Hennessy fans – an endless source of inspiration, constantly driving us to push the game forward.

EXCELLENCE BEYOND THE COURT Hennessy is thrilled to present its exclusive NBA limited edition trunk in honour of the iconic forces that transcend the game to new heights.

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rioni presents a new opus in its fragrance wardįēÈÓʙˉ°ijˉ°ˉą°ijĻʙˉįÓŢČÓÏʙˉÿēŗèŀąˉĻēŀÉïʚˉ įóēČóˉ$°ŀˉÏÓˉ z°įèŀċˉ%Éą°Ļˉʷˉ°ˉŕēįÏˉĻï°ĻˉċÓ°ČijˉʽÈįóéïĻČÓijijʾˉēįˉ ʽÈįóąąó°ČÉÓʾˉóČˉ8įÓČÉïʘ “Timeless yet current, the fragrance is both sober and sparkling. An intriguing contrast of pureness and electricity.” [ēįÈÓįĻˉ ĻŀċĬţʙˉ įóēČóˉ ÓijóéČˉ óįÓÉĻēį

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Z°ijĻÓįˉ zÓįèŀċÓįˉ ZóÉïÓąˉ ąċ°óį°Éˉ ŕēįĂÓÏˉ ēČˉ °ˉ ijïēįĻˉ èēįċŀą°ˉ ŕóĻïˉ ĻēĬʵĻóÓįˉ óČéįÓÏóÓČĻijʙˉ Ļ°óąēįÓÏˉ èēįˉ èįÓijïČÓijijˉ°ČÏˉÈįóéïĻČÓijijˉijŀÉïˉ°ijˉÿŀóÉŗˉéį°ĬÓèįŀóĻʙˉĬįÓÉóēŀijˉ èį°ČĂóČÉÓČijÓʙˉį°Ïó°ČĻˉįēijÓijˉ°ČÏˉÉįÓ°ċŗˉij°ČÏ°ąŕēēÏʘˉ ˉ ĬÓįèÓÉĻˉÈ°ą°ČÉÓˉēèˉĻÓÉïČóÉóĻŗˉ°ČÏˉ°įĻóij°Č°ąˉÉį°èĻijċ°ČijïóĬʙˉ įÓŢČÓċÓČĻˉ °ČÏˉ ţŀóÏóĻŗʘˉ ïÓˉ èį°éį°ČÉÓˉ óijˉ ÈēĻïˉ ąēČéʵą°ijĻóČéˉ°ČÏˉįÓċ°įĂ°ÈąÓˉʷˉóĻˉóijˉ°ˉijÉÓČĻˉĻï°Ļˉċ°įĂijˉ ēČÓˀijˉĬįÓijÓČÉÓˉŕóĻïˉ°ˉį°Ïó°ČĻˉ°ŀį°ˉ°ČÏˉ°ČˉŀČèēįéÓĻĻ°ÈąÓˉĻį°óąʘ “The spirit of the Brioni Eau de Parfum Éclat was inspired by an enchanted day, from sunrise to sunset. In -Embracing Sustainable, Responsible Luxury this new fragrance, you can feel both the freshness of the early morning and the reassuring softness of nightIn a continued spirit of sourcing in more sustainable fall.” ŕ°ŗijʙˉ ĻïÓˉ ?ēŀijÓˉ ijÓąÓÉĻijˉ ÓČŔóįēČċÓČĻ°ąąŗˉ °ČÏˉ ijēÉó°ąąŗˉ įÓijĬēČijóÈąÓˉ óČéįÓÏóÓČĻijˉ èēįˉ óĻijˉ èį°éį°ČÉÓijʘˉ įóēČóˉ $°ŀˉ ZóÉïÓąˉ ąċ°óį°ÉʙˉZ°ijĻÓįˉzÓįèŀċÓįˉ°Ļˉ}ēÈÓįĻÓĻ de Parfum Éclat blends natural sustainable materials, 75

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CAPTURING THE MAGIC OF MIDNIGHT LIKE NEVER BEFORE: EVOKE MIDNIGHT FROM AJMAL PERFUMES

26 April 2022, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Not all perfumes are made equal. Not this one, the latest creation from Ajmal Perfumes, the regional leader in the art and craft of perfumery.

And it’s named Evoke Midnight for a reason. It’s a perfume as different from others as night is from day.

The aura begins with the bottle itself. With each act of opening, you get closer and closer to the mesmerizing aroma that engulfs you in its fragrant embrace.

“Evoke Midnight is further testimony that we take our craftsmanship seriously,” asserts Abdulla Ajmal, Deputy COO, Ajmal Perfumes. “As a leading brand in the perfume space, we’re constantly innovating to cater to the trending tastes of today’s audiences. Evoke Midnight is the latest offering to unroll from our innovation labs.”

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For one, it’s manly to the core. The power, the machismo, the sheer irresistibility... It flows from the bottle like a mystique river. Each note is crafted to perfection and placed carefully in the hierarchy of sensations: Citrusy Fruity at the top with mandarin and raspberry. A heart worth its weight in gold that’s

Floral Spicy with violet flower, cardamom, and saffron. All set on a Woody Musky base with patchouli, musk and tonka. The mystery is clear... Or not.

“Perfumes are all about the people who wear them,” opines Abdulla Ajmal. “We’re extremely conscious

of the needs of our customers and are always evolving new fragrance strategies to match their tastes. It’s how we understand and connect with our customers. I’m confident that Evoke Midnight will join the long list of our successful offerings, finding a place of prominence on dressing tables all over the region.”

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KENNETHCOBONPUE PRESENTS ITS NATURE WITH A TECHNOLOGICAL SOUL AT THE SALONE DEL MOBILE.MILANO 2022

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rawing inspiration from nature, observing it, experiencing it, and then interpreting it with creativity and avant-garde spirit.

Kenneth Cobonpue, designer who imbues each collection with a completely new vision of his homeland, the Philippines, decided for the Salone del Mobile.Milano 2022 to give a technological soul to the harmonious shapes of the environment: the soft and sinuous lines and natural materials typical of Kenneth Cobonpue’s furniture will combine with the softness of velŔÓĻˉ°ČÏˉĻïÓˉąóéïĻČÓijijˉēèˉÉ°įÈēČˉŢbre, brand-new products that will premiere at the Salone del Mobile.

Milano in June.

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The years abroad (the degree in industrial design at the Pratt Institute in New York, the experience in a leather workshop near Florence, and the furniture marketing and production studies in Germany) allowed Kenneth Cobonpue to understand how the natural materials of Cebu, his hometown, could integrate with the techniques of modern design, creating something innovative and with an international appeal yet representative of authentic craftsmanship: bed structures reminiscent of classic Filipino boats, traditional objects that transform into chairs and chaise longues, nature itself that turns into furnishing components whose weaves evoke culture and tradition to be passed on and shared.

A research work that leads to dressing the house with pieces of furniture that look like works of art and become the absolute protagonists of any environment, giving beauty a convenience to experience without hesitation.

Just like Dolce, a bed made with large soft velvet tubes woven onto a steel frame and a solid maple headboard.

Available in ivory, pebble grey, chestnut, deep green, royal blue, and black, it will be a soft shell inducing the deepest sleep isolated from the outside world.

A welcoming embrace that continues in the Dolce armchair, which combines the sturdy support of the metal

structure with the softness of the velvet seat. The body is enveloped, protected, supported, and free to relax.

The Diva chair too is destined not to go unnoticed with its sinuous, bold, yet delicate and harmonious lines that, once again, celebrate the unique shapes of nature through imagination and originality. ïÓˉ È°ÉĂįÓijĻˉ ţÓŖÓijˉ Ļēˉ °ÉÉēċċēdate the body, and the seat can be equipped with an extra cushion for maximum comfort. The chair is stackable for the highest level of convenience; added value is its extreme ąóéïĻČÓijijˉ éóŔÓČˉ Èŗˉ ĻïÓˉ É°įÈēČˉ ŢÈÓįˉ that composes the structure. kennethcobonpue.com 81

DOLCE & GABBANA FIRST BOUTIQUE FOR FORNITURE PIECES

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olce&Gabbana opens its first boutique dedicated to furniture pieces in Milan in Via Durini 23 in partnership with Luxury Living Group.

Aesthetically coherent with the boutique on Corso Venezia 7, the store is an example of linearity and harmony between forms: the use of basalt, a precious material of absolute elegance derived from the working of lava stone, is an expression of the brand’s purest DNA. The two floors of the boutique are visually connected by a central double-height void which extends towards a magnificent basalt wall enriched by the presence of mirrors on its sides which reflect the Collections on display.

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adorned by wallpaper whose creativity is coordinated with the furnishings of the Collections. A mezzanine floor with a black profile visually interrupts the rationality of the volumes and gives character to the space.

The perception of space is amplified on the lower floor with walls featuring Zebra and Leopard themed wallpaper entirely covered in mirrors.

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BOOST WELLBEING IN THE HOME WITH AMOS LIGHTING

ʵLight and Mood CĻˀijˉ Čēŕˉ ċēįÓˉ ĬēĬŀą°įˉ Ļï°Čˉ ÓŔÓįˉ èēįˉ ÉēČijŀċÓįijˉ Ļēˉ èēÉŀijˉ ēČˉ ÉįÓ°Ļʵ óČéˉijĬ°ÉÓijˉĻï°ĻˉÈēēijĻˉŕÓąąÈÓóČéˉ°ČÏˉ ĬįēÏŀÉĻóŔóĻŗʘˉ £óĻïˉ ąóéïĻˉ °èèÓÉĻóČéˉ ČŀċÓįēŀijˉ ÈóēąēéóÉ°ąʙˉ ċÓČĻ°ąˉ °ČÏˉ ÓċēĻóēČ°ąˉ è°ÉĻēįijʙˉ óĻˀijˉ óċĬēįĻ°ČĻˉ Ļēˉċ°ĂÓˉijŀįÓˉĻïÓˉįóéïĻˉÏÓijóéČijˉ°įÓˉ ÈÓóČéˉ óČÉēįĬēį°ĻÓÏˉ óČĻēˉ ĻïÓˉ ïēċÓʘˉ £óĻïˉ °ˉ ŀČóĮŀÓˉ Ŕ°įóÓĻŗˉ ēèˉ ēĬĻóēČijˉ °Éįēijijˉ óĻijˉ ĬēįĻèēąóēʙˉ ċēijˉ TóéïĻóČéˉ ēèèÓįijˉijĻŀČČóČéˉąŀċóČ°įóÓijˉĻï°Ļˉŕóąąˉ 84

ÈįóČéˉ ï°įċēČŗˉ Ļēˉ óČĻÓįóēįijʙˉ ŕïÓĻïÓįˉ ʵA Comforting Bedroom 8Abode ijŕóĻÉïÓÏˉēČˉēįˉēèèʘˉ ʿaĬĻóČéˉèēįˉ°ˉįÓÏˉąóéïĻˉóijˉ°ˉéįÓ°ĻˉĬą°ÉÓˉ ĻēˉijĻ°įĻˉ°ijˉĻïÓˉŕ°įċÓįˉĻēČÓijˉŕóąąˉïÓąĬˉ ĻēˉóČÉįÓ°ijÓˉĻïÓˉċÓą°ĻēČóČˉĬįēÏŀÉĻóēČˉ óČˉŗēŀįˉÈį°óČʙˉċ°ĂóČéˉóĻˉÓ°ijóÓįˉĻēˉÏįóèĻˉ °ŕ°ŗˉóČĻēˉ°ˉįÓą°ŖóČéˉijąŀċÈÓįʘˉ£Óˉ°ąijēˉ įÓÉēċċÓČÏˉÉïēēijóČéˉĻ°ÈąÓˉą°ċĬijˉ°ijˉ ĻïÓŗˉĬįēŔóÏÓˉ°ˉijŀÈĻąÓˉéąēŕˉóČˉĻïÓˉÉēįʵ ČÓįˉēèˉŗēŀįˉįēēċˉēįˉÈÓÏijóÏÓʘˀ David Amos, CEO of Amos Lighting

ïÓˉ ÈÓÏįēēċˉ óijˉ ĻïÓˉ ĬįóċÓˉ Ĭą°ÉÓˉ èēįˉ ċēēÏˉÓČï°ČÉóČéˉąóéïĻóČéʘˉCĻˀijˉóċĬēįĻ°ČĻˉ ĻēˉįÓéŀą°ĻÓˉŗēŀįˉÈēÏŗˀijˉijąÓÓĬʵŕ°ĂÓˉÉŗʵ cle and ensure that your brain and body ŕóČÏˉ ÏēŕČˉ óČˉ ĻïÓˉ įóéïĻˉ ŕ°ŗʘˉ ÓijóéČijˉ ijŀÉïˉ°ijˉĻïÓˉT°ŀį°ˉ ijïąÓŗˉ$ąąóijˉ ČĻóĮŀÓˉ į°ijijˉ ĬóČÏąÓˉ °ÈąÓˉT°ċĬˉēèèÓįijˉ°ˉÏÓʵ ąóéïĻèŀąˉéąēŕˉŕïóąijĻˉóĻijˉČ°Ļŀį°ąʵÉēąēŀįʵ ÓÏˉĬąÓ°ĻÓÏˉÉēĻĻēČˉijï°ÏÓˉÈįóČéijˉŕ°įċĻïˉ °ČÏˉÉï°į°ÉĻÓįˉĻēˉĻïÓˉijĬ°ÉÓʘˉ

ʵBathe in Tranquility 9ēēÏˉąóéïĻóČéˉóČˉĻïÓˉÈ°Ļïįēēċˉŕóąąˉ ijēèĻÓČˉ ï°įÏˉ ÓÏéÓijˉ °ČÏˉ ĬįēŔóÏÓˉ °Čˉ °ĻċēijĬïÓįÓˉ Ļï°Ļˉ ïÓąĬijˉ ŀijˉ Ļēˉ įÓą°Ŗˉ °ČÏˉŀČŕóČÏˉ°ĻˉĻïÓˉÓČÏˉēèˉ°ˉï°įÏˉÏ°ŗʘˉ £°ąąˉċēŀČĻÓÏˉēĬĻóēČijˉóČˉĬ°įĻóÉŀą°įʙˉ ijŀÉïˉ °ijˉ ĻïÓˉ aįóéóČ°ąˉ ˉ ēŀÈąÓˉ £Óąąˉ 9ą°ijijˉ TóéïĻijʙˉ °įÓˉ °ˉ įÓÉēċʵ ċÓČÏÓÏˉ ÉïēóÉÓˉ èēįˉ È°ĻïóČéˉ ijĬ°ÉÓijˉ °ČÏˉŕēįĂˉï°įċēČóēŀijąŗˉŕïÓČˉĬēijóʵ ĻóēČÓÏˉ°ĻˉÓŗÓˉąÓŔÓąˉĻēˉĬįēŔóÏÓˉ°ˉţ°Ļʵ ĻÓįóČéˉ ąóéïĻˉ èēįˉ ĻïÓˉ ijĬ°ÉÓʘˉ ?ēċÓʵ ēŕČÓįijˉ É°Čˉ °ąijēˉ ēĬĻˉ èēįˉ ĬÓČÏ°ČĻˉ ēĬĻóēČijˉ°ČÏˉĬēijóĻóēČˉĻïÓċˉ°Ïÿ°ÉÓČĻˉ Ļēˉ °ˉ ċóįįēįˉ èēįˉ °ˉ ijēĬïóijĻóÉ°ĻÓÏˉ ŗÓĻˉ É°ąċóČéˉ°ÓijĻïÓĻóÉʘˉ

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ʵImprove Productivity TóéïĻóČéˉ óijˉ ÓijĬÓÉó°ąąŗˉ óċĬēįĻ°ČĻˉ ŕïÓČˉ ÏēóČéˉ Ĭį°ÉĻóÉ°ąˉ ÿēÈijˉ °įēŀČÏˉ ĻïÓˉ ïēċÓʘˉ °ijĂˉ ąóéïĻóČéˉ óijˉ °ˉ è°ʵ ŔēŀįÓÏˉ ÉïēóÉÓˉ °ČÏˉ °ąąēŕijˉ ŗēŀˉ Ļēˉ see better, directing your attenʵ ĻóēČˉ Ļēˉ ĻïÓˉ ÿēÈˉ °Ļˉ ï°ČÏˉ °ČÏˉ ċ°Ăʵ óČéˉ ĻïÓˉ ĬįēÉÓijijˉ Ó°ijóÓįˉ °ČÏˉ è°ijĻÓįˉ Ļēˉ ÉēċĬąÓĻÓʘˉ ÓijóéČijˉ ijŀÉïˉ °ijˉ ĻïÓˉ $ŀČóÉÓˉ T°ċĬˉ èÓ°ĻŀįÓˉ °Čˉ °ÏÿŀijĻ°ÈąÓˉ ïÓ°Ïˉ°ČÏˉ°įċˉĻï°ĻˉÉ°ČˉÈÓˉ°ąĻÓįÓÏˉ°Ļˉ ĻïÓˉ È°ijÓʙˉ °ąąēŕóČéˉ ïēċÓēŕČÓįijˉ Ļēˉ °Ï°ĬĻˉĻïÓˉ°ČéąÓˉēèˉĻïÓˉą°ċĬˉ°ČÏˉÏóʵ rect the light. £óĻïˉ °ˉ ijŀĬÓįóēįˉ ÉïēóÉÓˉ ēèˉ ąóéïĻʵ óČéˉ ÏÓijóéČijˉ °Éįēijijˉ óĻijˉ ĬēįĻèēąóēʙˉ ċēijˉ TóéïĻóČéˉ ēèèÓįijˉ ïēċÓēŕČÓįijˉ everything needed to boost light °ČÏˉŕÓąąÈÓóČéˉóČˉĻïÓˉïēċÓʘ

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ARABIAN GAZELLES JOIN THE LUXURY NETWORK UAE

THE FIRST, ALL WOMEN SUPERCAR OWNERS’ CLUB IN THE WORLD.

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hey inspire and get inspired by women’s who are bold and not afraid of breaking stereotypes. A growing community of globally connected, empowered women’s striving to make a difference with their passion & grit.

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Arabian Gazelles was founded by Hanan Mazouzi Sobati in 2017.

Since then, they aren’t ready to settle as just sitting ladies in the front row beside the driving men’s. They are up with their full momentum to create a difference and to disrupt

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the regular concept of supercars owner club. It’s just men’s who are meant to roar around with their powerful engines on the road is now a pretty old ideology, we now have the Arabian Gazelles, and yes, they don’t just ride, they compete.

This relationship with The Luxury Network UAE is expected to bring more partnerships and business opportunities in the coming days, and we wholeheartedly welcome them and are delighted to announce them as one of our new member brand within our network and private membership club of luxury brands.

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THE LUXURY NETWORK UAE: LUXURY GOLF DAY, LUXURY BRAND SHOWCASES, COCKTAIL RECEPTION AND NETWORKING EVENING

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he Luxury Network UAE hosted a luxury golf day along with luxury brand showcases, cocktail reception and networking evening at Emirates Golf Club in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 28th of April, 2022. Luxury brands and companies from across various luxury segments partnered along with us for this event and this list was glittering with big names as follows; 8th Lining, Brightfox, Bespoke Selections, Cult Wines, Huriya Private, Insignia, Jetluxe, Kiza, Maison Felder, Mindrock Capital, Russian Emirates, Sobha Realty, Trama Italy, The Glenlivet and Voss.

This exclusive event allowed all the event partners to showcase their luxury products and services to ČÓŕˉ ĬįÓʵĮŀ°ąóŢÓÏˉ ĬēĻÓČĻó°ąˉ ÉēČsumers. This niche gathering entitled them to personally connect and to promote their brand to the

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VIP guests invited by our event partners. This platform also helped them to accumulate a valuable database of these HNW and UHNW individuals attending the event which in turn will help them accomplish their business objectives in the future.

Along with this potential opportunity to acquire new desired consumers for their businesses, the event also enabled them to retain and add loyalty to their current VIP clients by inviting them to this amazingly formulated event which during the day started with an exciting and entertaining Golf Day. They played Texas Scramble followed by a cocktail reception and luxury showcase in the evening where the guests enjoyed premium luxury drinks, cocktails and Canapés. The ÓŔÓČĻˉŢČ°ąąŗˉÉēČÉąŀÏÓÏˉŕóĻïˉĻïÓˉĬįóŞÓˉ giving ceremony where over USD 25,000 worth in prizes were given.

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CREATIVE EARTH MOVEMENT, CHANGING MINDSETS FOR A BETTER FUTURE “WE BELIEVE IN CONTRIBUTING WHILE WE CREATE” HILLARY PEACHY FOUNDER OF CREATIVE EARTH MOVEMENT AND CREATIVE EARTH FILMS

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reative Earth Movement was founded by Hillary Peachy as an ecosystem of conscious creatives that have a shared goal of creating a greater future. In celebration of Earth Day, Creative Earth Movement and Creative Earth Films officially launched releasing their first independent short film “The Turn Of The Screw”.

The Turn Of The Screw is a short film that looks at the racial prejudices set within the 1980’s prison system in England staring George Russo, Jordan Wallace and directed

by Chris Michael Fretwell. The film premier at the Curzon Cinema, Soho

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was sponsored by leading brands that shared the same ideologies as Creative Earth Movement including Superdry, Mirror Margarita by Hacha Bar and Lost Years Rum. The start studded 250 guest red carpet premiere was followed by a packed after party hosted at Martinez Members Cocktail Lounge in neighbouring Greek Street, Soho.

Making waves through social media the premiere event had an outstanding social media coverage reach of over 10 million. +.

Hillary noted in an interview during the premiere her motivation in launching Creative Earth Movement ‘In an age of excess, I have had the desire to create content that could

contribute to change. My background in regeneration, conservation and connecting with communities showed me that to take my vision to the next level i needed to bring together the right people together with the right values to help me on this journey. The Creative Earth Movement was born.’

Creative Earth Movement aims to create connections for different types of creatives - artists, designers, producers, directors, musicians - Supporting them via financing, production, database sharing, consulting and creation.

“There is no transactional value in nature. It’s about gift and receive.

Our ethos is built on this. The gifting of nature is endless and so are the possibilities of creativity. We connect the two to constantly contribute to the future of our planet.”

Hillary Peachy Creative Earth Movement and Creative Earth Films believe in regeneration and this means inspiring organisations, leaders and creatives of tomorrow to come together as a global resource to support environmental and social change.

We choose to contribute.

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DRINKS AND CANAPÉS AT DUNHILL HOUSE London and HedgeHog Capital, in association with dunhill, requested the pleasure of The Luxury Network’s VIP guests for Christmas drinks and canapés at Dunhill House, on 8th December 2021.

Guests enjoyed the evening to Christmas shop the luxury menswear collection and learn about Dunhill’s bespoke craftsmanship.

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AN EVENING OF PRECIOUS STONES WITH BRENT SUTCLIFFE FOLLOWED BY AN EXCLUSIVE CHAMPAGNE DINNER

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small group of women were treated to an exclusive master class in precious stones and diamonds by craftsman and award-winning jeweller Brent Sutcliffe. Guests looked at jewellery as an investment, which stones that historically has increased most in value as well as what to look out for when choosing your diamonds or precious stones. After a beautiful visit at the Sutcliffe jewellery boutique guests went to Unserhaus and the Gaggenau show kitchen for a delicious and light dinner cooked by chef Des Harris and served with matching champagne by Mumm and Perrier-Jouet. A real culinary treat to finish of the evening.

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ocktails & Canapés has launched as world-class culinary and beverage specialists creating a new standard in luxury experiences with inventive produce-led menus that represent a local and seasonal philosophy. Already securing a number of high profile events including the coveted partnership with Afterpay Australian Fashion Week as exclusive caterer at the upcoming shows from 9th-13th May, Cocktails & Canapés will be débuting a sustainable offering that supports artisan producers and local suppliers.

Founded by hospitality entrepreneur Cam Northway, founder of globally renowned drinks agency Sweet&Chilli, hospitality consultancy ATYPICAL and Bondi restaurant and bar Rocker, Cocktails & Canapés is intended to revolutionise the catering landscape with next-gen experiences that blend tailored food and drink experiences with unforgettable style. Backed by a team of experts, from culinary masters to award-winning beverage consultants, pioneering event

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designers and event managers who oversee every aspect from consultation to delivery, Cocktails & Canapés is the culmination of hospitality visionaries who are focused on crafting inventive produce-led food and beverage offerings.

“The catering landscape has traditionally been a sea of sameness with cookie-cutter offerings dominating the space. However, there’s been a cultural shift in consumer expectations – people are experience-starved and want to be wowed, they crave tailored food and drink concepts that fuse warmth and style. That’s where Cocktails & Canapés comes in, we’re not just a catering company, but experience catalysts. We work with clients to turn their vision into a story – from our extensive menu options that can be custom-designed to suit the brief to bespoke cocktails that are crafted by award-winning beverage experts – we live and breathe hospitality excellence and have the track record to prove it”, said Cam Northway, Cocktails & Canapés founder.

With no industry serving as better evidence to the transformation society has undergone since COVID-19 effectively killed the events space overnight, Cocktails & Canapés sets a new standard that’s in-line with the market demand: curated experiences built on creativity, bold seasonal flavours and sustainably. With climate change being one of the major themes of the past decade, Cocktails & Canapés is striving to address some of the world’s most pressing environmental and social issues. Such as food waste reduction, replacing single-use plastics and disposables with biodegradable options, using seasonal, local produce and working across their complete supply chain to create a more sustainably sourced food and beverage experience.

From private parties, corporate and brand events, product launches, celebrations, and occasions of all kinds, Cocktails & Canapés brings a collective 20+ years in bespoke experiences working with clients Sydney-wide, including global

brands Rolls Royce, IMG and BVLGARI. Cam Northway is founder and Managing Director of Sweet&Chilli, a globally renowned drinks brand activation, liquid development and hospitality training consultancy operating across Australasia, UK and the US; ATYPICAL, a onestop shop for hospitality developers providing a blend of business strategy, concept creation, hospitality, kitchen and bar design, food and beverage creation, experience design and operational implementation and management; Cocktail Porter Australia and UK, a premium bottled cocktail and DIY cocktail subscription service; co- founder of Bondi restaurant and bar Rocker and a number of other fully owned start-up businesses. For the past twenty years, Cam has immersed himself in the world of hospitality and found a niche to make his own, helping bring to life the vision of high-end restaurants, bars, hotels and drinks brands around the world.

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FROM THE OUTBACK TO ANTARCTICA TO BRITAIN’S ROYAL AND DUCAL CASTLES, TREAT YOURSELF TO A LUXURY ESCAPE WITH ABER CR OMBIE & KENT

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s the world opens for us once more and the possibility of travel becomes a reality, reignite your love of travel on a selection of luxurious escapes.

The luxury travel experts at A&K have crafted a selection of indulgent journeys all over the world, each offering their own blend of epic adventure, spectacular scenery, and stylish retreats, perfect for a much-deserved return to the world of travelling. With options by land, sea, or air, explore the selection of luxury journeys below, and reach out to A&K’s expert Journey Designers on 1300 851 800 or your local travel agent to find out more.

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Tour Australia’s spectacular Top End by private air

Experience the wildlife and otherworldly landscapes of Antarctica

Experience Britain’s great country estates as a privileged guest

Explore the untamed beauty of the Top End and dramatic Kimberley region on this memorable 9-day air safari with just 10 guests. Discover the highlights of Darwin, Litchfield National Park, and the historic Rum Jungle settlement.

Soak up the majesty of ancient Arnhem Land as you learn about indigenous culture and witness a kaleidoscope of wildlife. Experience life on the land at working cattle property, Bullo River Station, with a bird’s eye view of its stunning landscapes on a scenic helicopter flight. Witness the magnificent Bungle Bungles by air before taking a guided walk around this otherworldly area.

Your journey concludes in laidback Broome with a sunset cruise hosted by a local indigenous personality to round off this incredible adventure.

An ideal itinerary for photographers and explorers alike, discover the colourful Falkland Islands, awe-inspiring Antarctica, and unspoiled South Georgia on this 18day Luxury Expedition Cruise with A&K. On land, our Expedition Team will lead you to areas rich in wildlife and history, visiting sites that tell the tale of legendary explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton. You’ll cruise the world’s most remarkable wilderness aboard an exclusively chartered luxury mega-yacht, witnessing wildlife-rich and otherworldly landscapes with Zodiac landings on the Antarctic Peninsula and several South Shetland Islands. Photo coaching lectures and hands-on workshops from guest lecturer and National Geographic contributor Andrew Coleman will ensure you return home with beautifully captured memories to last a lifetime.

Sample a rarefied world of genteel country sports, five-star hospitality and exquisite dining over 9 days, experiencing the life of Britain’s great country estates as a privileged guest. Visit Windsor Castle, residence of the Royal Family, and explore areas normally closed to the public. Get behind the wheel of a BMW race car for a thrilling track experience at world-renowned Goodwood Motor Circuit and learn the sport of kings with a private polo lesson at Cowdray House. Spend 4 nights at Floors Castle in Scotland, the private residence of His Grace the Duke of Roxburghe, joining A&K Founder Geoffrey Kent and His Grace as you immerse yourself in the beautiful landscapes and storied residences on this exclusive luxury journey.

Top End & Kimberley – An Air Safari 2022/23 Departing 26 August 2022, 14 June, 12 July, and 01 August 2023, priced from $16,385 pp twin share

Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands Expedition Departing 04 January 2024, priced from $30,830 pp twin share

Royal & Ducal Castles: An Inspiring Expedition by Geoffrey Kent Departing 01 May 2022, priced from $182,430 pp twin share

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JAMAVAR DOHA CELEBRATES ITS 1ST ANNIVERSARY & NEW MENU LAUNCH CURATED BY MICHELIN STARRED CHEF SURENDER MOHAN OF JAMAVAR LONDON

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in an authentic India lunch and dinner experience that is second to none only at The Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel.

Paneer Tikka, 360 ° Charred Lobster, Hazratganj Lamb Chops, RaanÈ-Jamavar, Murg Malai Tikka and a decadent Royal Kebab Platter.

Jamavar takes its name from the beautifully intricate and vibrant 16th century Kashmiri shawls with regal embroidery and elegant flair that is sophisticated and elaborate. Famed for its unique approach to Indian cuisine across the sub-continent, Jamavar Doha enables food connoisseurs to immerse themselves in its authentic recipes inspired by royal Indian cuisine. From elegant décor with fine flourishes and a diverse offering to match, diners can indulge

Jamavar Doha is set to welcome Michelin starred Chef Surender Mohan, Culinary Director and Executive Chef of Jamavar London, to celebrate its 1st anniversary with the launch of a new menu. Jamavar Doha’s new menu is inspired by the regional dishes of the country’s different princely states, from northern India to its southern tip, and incorporates traditional cooking techniques with an array of robust and wholesome flavours. Some of the new dishes include the Bikaneri

Jamavar Doha invites its guests to experience Chef Surender Mohan’s signature dishes and specialties from the new menu from March 21st until March 30th. Discover our bespoke signature set menu specially curated by Michelin starred Chef Surender Mohan starting from QAR225 and a la carte menu items starting from QAR55.

amavar Doha welcomes Michelin starred Chef Surender Mohan, also Culinary Director and Executive Chef between March 21st – 30th.

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About Chef Surender Mohan; Born in New Delhi, Chef Surender discovered his passion for Indian cuisine at a

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young age. Growing up in Amritsar, a city known as the culinary capital of India, he was surrounded by a family that loved to cook with creativity. Surender reminisces, “My mother inspired me; she was known in my family circles as a chef par excellence and had always been a great cook. Watching her from close quarters as I grew up inspired me to take up cooking professionally.”

Later, during his extensive travels across the country, he explored its fresh, flavorful ingredients and honed his skills to imbibe a wide array of cooking methods prior to joining The Nair family at The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts. Since Jamavar first opened at The Leela Palace Bengaluru in 2001, the fine dining restaurant helmed by Surender as the Corporate Chef – Indian cuisine received considerable acclaim, including being named among the World’s Top 10 Power Dining Spots

by Forbes USA. The Nair family expanded Jamavar to sibling properties in Mumbai, Goa, Udaipur, New Delhi & Chennai with Chef Surender responsible for overseeing the menu development and kitchen teams for each restaurant.

In 2016, The Nair family opened doors to the first international outpost of Jamavar in London under LSL CAPITAL with Surender Mohan being appointed the Culinary Director & Executive Chef of Jamavar London and sister restaurant Bombay Bustle. Complementing the space, inspired by the Viceroy’s house of New Delhi, Jamavar London helmed by Surender showcases pan-Indian flavours using authentic techniques and local, seasonal ingredients. Mohan crafts creative small plates alongside signature Jamavar classics and Nair family favourites, based on recipes passed down from their matriarch: Leela Nair, namesake of The Leela.

With his career in kitchens spanning almost three decades, Surender has accumulated numerous awards over his career including BBC Good Food India’s Culinary Idol of the year and Star Chef for Lufthansa Airlines amongst others.

Chef Surender Mohan says that London is now his inspiration as he delivers the finest quality dishes at Jamavar, where under his management, the restaurant won a Michelin star in 2022.

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KAY & BURTON PRESENTS – BOTANTIC COLLECTION – UNIQUE GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT

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‘DRIVE AND DINE’ EXPERIENCE WITH MERCEDES-BENZ BRISBANE AND PENFOLDS LSH Auto’s Mercedes-Benz Brisbane and Pepperstone clients, guided by a Mercedes-Benz driving instructor, enjoyed an afternoon driving through the Hinterland with a selection of AMG and new release vehicles ranging from the new C class through to the S450 and EQC all electric vehicle.

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Following this, guests were immersed in a superb 4 course culinary experience by Cuisine on Cue, paired with a selection of 7 wines. Penfolds Fine Wine Director George Samios took guests on the Penfolds journey from its history through to what makes Penfolds such an Australian icon.

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RAMADAN CHARITY SUHOUR BY TLN KSA FOR ALJAZIRA BANK

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t was The Luxury Network’s utmost pleasure to cohost Aljazira Bank Private Banking and Wealth Management’s Ramadan Charity Auction Suhour with proceeds directed to the noble cause of empowering less fortunate families through Alnahda Society. It was a night of elegance, entertainment, and most importantly with a great cause.

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The Event was held at the Ritz Carlton in Riyadh on the 18th of April 2022 and generated a generous amount of donation for Alnahda Society, with the presence of most noble personalities such as Her Highness Princess Moudi Bint Khaled Alsaud, Dr. Fahad Alalayan, Mr Mohammed Alfaris, Lojain Omran, Ghaliah Ameen just to name a few. One more success story to add to the list of many more to come by The Luxury Network.

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