MORALMODA MAGAZINE
MONTE-CARLO 2020 ISSUE NO. 32
COVER-STORY:
MARINA BARONESS VON LISON
DAME OF CHIVALRIC SAVOIR-VIVRE
the 255th Anniversary milestone of the Order of St. Stanislas
ART STORY:
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Table of Contents Chaumet´s Soirée & Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat:
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Oetker collection ´s new offer/ Princess Charlene of Monaco:
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Begum Khan store reopening: Beyond Luxury Californian Style Villas in Bodrum:
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Interview with Mohanad Alwadiya - CEO of Harbor Real Estate:
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Marina Baroness von Lison 17 cover-story: Rolls-Royce unveils: DAWN SILVER BULLET Collection:
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“Golden Note Spezial” music awards in Vienna, by Leona König: 23 Interview with Alessandro Maria Ferreri - Luxury trends in 2020?
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Capri Palace reopens: Hotel du Cap-Eden Roc, 150th years: Interview with Idriss B, Dubai:
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Art story by Shalini Passi, Founder 30 of Shalini Passi Art Foundation: Interview with THIERRY WASSER: 32 H. Moser bands with MB&F for an unprecedent collaboration: THOMAS JIRGENS Fine Jewellery featuring Katerina Leroy Interview with Dr Tarek Hafez, APA Aesthetic, Dubai:
35 36 39 NERMIN AHMET MANAGING EDITOR & FOUNDER, JOSIP GRABOVAC, FASHION EDITOR, EMRE ERTURK, LIFESTYLE EDITOR, LILIYA TIPPETTS, COMMUNICATION & PR MONACO E-MAIL: LILIYA@ARTELIA.CO.UK, PHAM N. DIEP, DESIGN DIRECTOR, LAYA HAFFAR, FINE JEWELLERY, SHALINI PASSI, ART & DESIGN CONTRIBUTOR, POUL-ERIK LIMQUIST, DEPUTY EDITOR, PER NIELSEN, CONTENT STRATEGIST, ANWAAR SUNALLAH, PR OPERATIONS, DUBAI, UAE, MARWAN HAFFAR,RESEARCH EDITOR, TOVE MCCNEY, DIGITAL PUBLISHING ISSUU, INC. PREIDENT JOE HYRKIN, PRESIDENT ROLF USS ING, JOHN STURINO, VP OF PRODUCT MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIO NS, ERIK JUHL VP OF ENGINEERING, PALO ALTO, CA, OFFICE S IN COPENHAGEN AND NEW YORK CITY. MORALMODA MAGAZINE is the World’s first & only publication dedicated to sustainable luxury & art; with exclusive interviews and luxury news from world's top luxury destinations. Teams in Monaco, Geneva, Los Angeles, Dubai, Istanbul, London and Paris. To advertise: email: moralmodamag@gmail.com Digital issues on webpage: www.issuu.com/moralmoda
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Editor's letter Dear reader, thank you for taking part in the information provided in this issue highlighting noble causes undertaken in spite of all. This issue, dedicated to extraordinary friends of art and philanthropy, features our third exclusive Monaco cover-story, and first ever with Marina Baroness von Lison. We are honoured to learn from Marina Baroness von Lison about the 255th Anni-versary Milestone of the Sacred Order of St. Stanislas, founded in 1765. The Sacred Order boasts a long and proud history, and provides High Patronage to the ELITE CLUB, which is managed by Lady Marina internationally, along with the noble events that the ELITE CLUB hosts in Monaco (cover-story, pp. 17-21). Shalini Passi, founder of Shalini Passi Art Foundation and MASH, reserved some time to select iconic international artists and shares some of her most favourite artworks currently (pp. 30-1).
What is next for luxury? Acc. to the study from Worldwide Luxury Market Monitor, conducted by Bain & Company, 80 percent of luxury customers prefer now brands that are socially responsible." (Altagamma 2019). Last year the total luxury market and per-sonal luxury goods segment increased by 4 %, to an estimated total of €1.3 trillion globally, out of which €281 billion came from the latter segment. The average luxury customer is getting younger and more demanding with brands, which will force brands to innovate both their business models and value propositions (18th ed. of Luxury Study by Bain & Company). For readers looking to obtain insight in susta-inable efforts, see our interview with Mohanad Alwadiya, CEO of Harbor Real Estate. Along with most anticipated new reopenings in Italy, France and the UAE. Thank You
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Cover image: Marina Baroness von Lison adorned her look with diamond earrings, bangle, ring and necklace all Pheres Fine Jewelry. Couture Dress: Gaby Charbachy. MUAH: Olga Lositskaya. Photo credit: Ekaterina Volynec©.
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CHAUMET'S SOIRÉE
Above: Anna Andres at Chaumet soirée.
All images courtesy: of Chaumet.
CELEBRATING THE START OF SUMMER
The summer is finally here and to celebrate it in the most beautiful way, Chaumet hosted a private and intimate dinner for VVIP guests. Maison Chaumet´s evening of diner & diamonds, was set against gorgeously craggy hills dotted w. i t h p i n e s , p a l m s , glamorous villas (possibly amongst them are homes to some of the invited) and GrandHôtel du CapFerrat. That night, Côte d’Azur set thr scene to a splendid fete with Chaumet's most sparkling creations, which dedicated jewellers, polishers, gemsetters skillfully bring to life at the Maison C. h a u m e t H a u t e J o a i l l e r i e w o r k s h o p l o c a t e d o n P l a c e V e n d ô m e i n P a r i s . This precious virtuosity, which can only be reproduced by hand, (and has been passed on via workshop heads, since the Maison was established in 1780) was presented at the elegant soirée to the delight of guests.
H A veritable institution on the French Riviera since the 1930s, Club Dauphin the stylish beach club of the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, reopens after five months of extensive renovations. The Club’s famous 33 metre (108 foot) heated swimming pool has been tiled with Italian verrazzo stone to create a natural rugged look that seamlessly blends in with the surrounding landscape, while the Club’s cabanas have been entirely renovated to offer guests total relaxation and privacy, with private bar and butler on call.
The elegant soirée in the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, a Four Seasons Hotel gardens, set against sweeping views of the Mediterranean Sea, enchanted by a presentation of models wearing Haute Couture from Elie Saab while showcasing Chaume pieces, top left image).
GRAND-HÔTEL DU CAP-FERRAT, A FOUR SEASONS HOTEL NOW FULLY REOPENED
aving recently unveiled a complete new design of its iconic Club Dauphin, the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, reopens again for discerned guests, including visits to the Spa, the Hotel’s renowned restaurant with menus overseen by Michelin-starred Chef Yoric Tièche at Le Cap and the chic La Veranda bistroe. Ensuring strict health protocols, the Grand-Hôtel team offers highly personalised service for guests. New cabanas can be rented out on a daily, weekly, monthly or seasonal basis, the exclusive Dauphin Lounge is offered even with a designated mixologist.
“We are thrilled to announce the reopening of Club Dauphin, with its new breezy Mediterranean look and revised poolside menu with lunchtime dishes that make the most of the Riviera’s seasonal produce,” François-Régis Simon, Gen.Man. Designed by renowned interior ar-chitect and designer Martin Brud-nizki, the 19 stylish cabanas are equ-ipped with sunbeds, mini bar with bespoke drinks cabinet, integrated safe and a paging system so that guests can enjoy meals in privacy and comfort, calling for service and alerting waiters when required.
ELITE CLUB MAGAZINE The annual magazine collects only the best topics and exceptional business people, artists, jewelers, philanthropists and high society.
The editorial concept implies luxury on ever page, as the magazine is published as part of our elite business club “Elite Club World” under the high patronage of the Order of St. Stanislas, originating in 1765 and whose last Russian Grand Master was the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II. The Order and business club are represented by members around the world, therefore the distribution of the magazine covers a wide territory with different cities and countries. We partially write about the members of our club and their businesses and achievements with the goal of advertising and building new fruitful business relationships for the benefit of them and our business community. More info about the Order of St. Stanislas: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Saint_Stanislaus_(House_of_Romanov ) www.eliteclub.world
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NEW LEAGUE IN LUXURY TRAVEL
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etker Collection embodies the finest of traditional European hospitality. Brand´s elite luxury hotels are now even tighter connected, since the portfolio offers private chartered flights. Trough a unique e partnership with Sparfell, guests of the brand can jet off to all of its properties in the most sought-after destinations around the globe, in complete privacy and luxury. Affluent and astute travellers can now skip the first-class airport lounge and board one of Sparfell’s private airliners directly at the airport of their choosing, greeted by a friendly and expert crew. Thanks to this exclusive collaboration, Oetker Collection’s Masterpiece Hotels, Estates and Private Villas in the UK, Europe, the Caribbean and Brazil can be reached in serene security that is customised to groups of any size. From the plush leather recliners in a Sparfell plane to Oetker Collection’s bespoke rooms, suites and holiday homes, the experience of luxury and refined hospitality is continuous. “We are very excited about this opportunity to offer such a special travel experience to our guests. Oetker Collection Masterpiece Hotels, Estates and Villas are designed around a refined concept of elegant hospitality and family spirit, and Sparfell is the ideal partner to deliver on those values in flight.” - Dr. Timo Gruenert, CEO of Oetker Collection.
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Oetker Collection and Sparfell Aviation Group open skies for global travel
Oetker Collection and Sparfell are committed to ensuring the highest level of guest safety and comfort; Sparfell flight crew have been briefed on how to avoid exposure to the coronavirus while off-duty and report to duty only if they are 100% symptom free. Flight attendants have received extensive training in updated hygiene protocols that include mandatory social distancing and the proper use of masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment. “Sparfell is very pleased to announce its partnership with Oetker Collection. Our two companies have a long-standing tradition of providing exquisite and exclusive luxury travel experiences. Of the many synergies we share, family spirit, passion and loyalty are the foremost core of our work beliefs and spirit. We look forward to offering best-in-class services to our clients.” - Philip Queffelec, Chairman of Sparfell Aviation Group.
Peter Sagan new Ambassador of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation
Ahead of Foundation's first gala dinner planed for May 16th 2020 at the Sporting Monte-Carlo, Salle des Etoiles, the Foundation announced the appointment of Slovak racing cyclist Peter Sagan as latest Ambassador of the Foundation. Sagan, member of the German BORA-hansgrohe team, is one of the most talented athletes in his discipline with 113 professional victories. He is the only cyclist to have won three consecutive road world champion titles, latest 2017. «It is a great honour and privilege for me to become an Ambassador of the Princess Charlene Foundation and contribute to its important mission. Since its foundation in 2012, it has helped save lives from drowning by teaching underprivileged children from all over the world to swim but also giving them hope through sports. As a professional athlete, I think it is my duty to provide my active support, wherever and whenever I can, to all such initiatives.». Peter Sagan, Ambassador of fondationprincessecharlene.mc.
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Peter Sagan with Gareth Wittstock, the Secretary-General of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation.© Eric Mathon, Courtesy: Palais Princier..
The Glamorous Vanity Fair Oscar After Party - where the stars selected the best couture looks
From the top clockwise, guests at the Vanity Fair Oscar After Party: Chrissie Teigen in a Georges Hobeika Couture SS20 blue dress with a braided cape. Jasmine Tookes in black custom embroidered Georges Hobeika gown. Heidi Klum in a Georges Hobeika Couture SS20 dress. Halston Sage in a Georges Hobeika Couture FW19/20 in asymmetrical pink organza dress.
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uring the Oscars week in LA earlier this year some of world's most beautiful women were seen in the latest Parisian couture from non other than visionary designer Georges Hobeika. Above we have selected few of them photographed at the red carpet in the attendance of still permitted big parties. Model Chrissy Teigen with her husband John Legend turned one of the many Oscar's parties into their own personal date night. The couple and parents of two were all smiles as they hit the Vanity Fair's red carpet. The "All of Me" singer looked
dapper in a black tie, while Chrissy looked absolutely stunning in a turquoise dress. Her Georges Hobeika Couture SS20 blue dress with a braided cape was styled with square evening bag in the same colour and on her ears a stunning pair of sparkling hourglass shaped earrings. Glamorous beauty Jasmine Tookes chose a black custom embroidered Georges Hobeika floor-length gown at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. The one and only Heidi Klum, mom, model and TV-host, looked radiant in a Georges Hobeika Couture SS20 silver dress at the Vanity Fair Party.
Gorgeous Halston Sage stunned in a Georges Hobeika Couture FW19/20, asymmetrical pink organza dress. Not pictured above was enchanting Georgie Flores, who rocked a Georges Hobeika Couture SS20 multicolor V-bust dress. Marisa Tomei stunned on the Red Carpet in a blue and gold Georges Hobeika Couture SS20 embroidered set at the Vanity Party and model Yovanna Ventura looked absolutely gorgeous wearing a Georges Hobeika Couture FW19/20 blue coat at the Bulgari Party. So did Paz Vega, who lit up the red carpet in a Maison's latest Couture.
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Begüm Khan´s Busy Year with the Boutique Re-opening, AQUAZZURA Collaboration and Charity
From the left center clockwise: Marie Chantal, the Crown Princess of Greece wears Evil Eye Evening Bag as a gala bag and so does Queen Maxima of Holland too (center), (the latest version of this bag is a collaboration with AQUAZZURA, aptly named Begum & Eddie's Pineapple Cocktail Bag, available from €1.769 at www.begumkhan.com). Top right: Tortuga White Pearl Necklace - Gold Plated. Above: Begüm Khan Istanbul store, left: two pairs of Hoho Party Earrings -Multicolor Gold Plated, Love Me More Earrings Navy Gold Plated. Image below: Begüm Kiroglu, designer. (All images courtesy Begüm Khan).
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esigner Begüm Khan re-opens the doors to her jewellery universe at Nişantaşı quarter on the European side of Istanbul, her hometown and the world´s only city that embraces the two continents of Asia and Europe. Alongside with the rest of the world, Istanbul has been badly affected by the recent coronavirus pandemic. During April, as a show of solidarity, Begum Khan launched the brand´s Jewellery for a Cause initiative, in which 50% of sale proceeds were donated to Istanbul’s Cerrahpasa Hospital Foundation to support the fight against Covid-19. With the re-opening of her whimsical wonderland, Begum seeks to share this
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spirit of optimism with her customers through her signature lucky charms. Promising good fortune for wearer the nazar talisman appears on many of Begum’s designs, including the MisMatch Scarab Ramses Earrings, Scarab Nazar Earrings and the Evil Eye Evening Bag, a glamorous woven-effect clutch favoured by Queen Maxima of Holland and Marie Chantal, the Crown Princess of Greece. Begüm Khan luxury brand is founded in 2012 in Istanbul by Begüm Kiroglu, after she completes her studies in management at the Bocconi University, Milan and the Fudan University, Shanghai.
BEGÜM KHAN Store Mim Kemal Öke Cd. No.14 Nişantaşı, Şişli, Istanbul, Turkey. Contact information: Tel: +9005331684212, www.begumkhan.com.
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Above: Real Estate Consultant: Mihane Miki Sadiku, e-mail: info@yalihaninternational.com, tel./WhattsApp: +90 546 667 44 75.
From Cleopatra to Nicole Kidman, Bodrum remains extraordinary destination preferred troughout times on the Turkish riviera, due to pristine nature, full of cultural treasures and now extraordinary worldclass Californian style luxury.
Beyond luxury
Californian Style Luxury Villas in Bodrum
YALIKAVAK AREA INFORMATION Located only 50 km from the International Bodrum Airport, featuring three International Marinas. Yalıkavak welcomes super yachts at the famous Yalıkavak Marina that received the 2018 Gold Anchor award, as the winner of the ´Superyacht Marina of the Year´ category by the British Yacht .Harbour Association. The prestigious Bodrum Marina and Yacht Club is other attraction hosting annual festivities and cultural events in and around it throughout the year. Yalıkavak's Aegean bay is in since 2000 B.C.!
Twenty-three unique residences designed by renowned architect Emre Arolat using a perfect synthesis of wood, glass and natural stones. The project has won ‘’The Future Residential Project’’ prize at Cityscape Dubai 2012. Incorporating a natural architectural concept, breath-taking terraces commanding marvelous views with individual private pools. Each unit is designed to ensure maximum privacy and uncompromised views of Tilkicik Bay and Yalikavak. The Californian style unique architecture with retractable frontage, was designed to provide comfortable living throughout the year. Varying in dimensions between 400 sqm and 800 sqm with prices between 1.5 - 3.5 million Euros are available. In order to create a serene atmosphere car parks are located underground to prevent disruption and noise pollution. For ultra convenience and comfort at home owners have access to a concierge service. Further information on availability and prices is available upon request:
Real Estate Consultant: Mihane Miki Sadiku Whattsapp + 90 546 667 44 75 info@yalihaninternational.com www.yalihaninternational.com Specializes in selling characteristic properties and opening doors to most exclusive homes in Bodrum Turkey
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Harbor Real Estate joins ’10 Million Meals’ Campaign and supports ”Yadul Khair Committee” with AED 150,000 Mohanad Alwadiya, CEO of ISO certified, award-winning Harbor Real Estate agency, renowned as "the wolf of real estate", is also Presenter of highly viewed "Mahma Aqaria" on MBC1 TV, and Senior Instructor at Dubai Real Estate Institute. Mohanad is considered to be one of the most candid, insightful and eloquent commentators in the UAE property market, whose extensive experience makes him a reliable industry resource. He is renowned for his professionalism, incisive analyses and astute observations. In this interview we learn how Mr Alwadiya acts in this insecure period across the UAE with support to the ‘10 million meals’ campaign and also ”Yadul Khair Committee” to assist the needy in paying the rent. He is CEO of the ISO certified, award-winning agency since 2017. MM: How does Harbor Real Estate give back to the community? Mohanad Alwadiya: Our Corporate Social Responsibility program is tangible, practical and fits with the ethos of the business; this ensures it is widely adopted and supported across the whole Company. When His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai announced ‘10 million meals’ campaign that was led by his wife, Her Highness Shaikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, we decided to take part of this initiative to support lowincome families and individuals affected by the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak across the UAE. MM: What motivated you to join this charity? M.A.: It’s an honor for every entity and company to support these initiatives and I believe that during tough times and crises this is where we must show what we’re made of and put our efforts to help others regardless of the race or the belief.
MM: Subsequently, how long do you assist ’Yadul Khair Committee’ helping the tenants with restricted liquidity to pay rents? M.A.: ‘Yadul Khair Committee’ initiative that was launched by Rental Disputes Center (RDC) seeks to support needy individuals and families, which embodies the values of tolerance, solidarity and cooperation inherent in the UAE society. As we are part of the UAE real estate society, we need to sustain Dubai’s real estate environment by supporting the relations between tenants and landlords as much as we can. RDC has assembled specialized committees to oversee humanitarian cases and study the situations of families to determine their conditions. RDC has developed a system to determine all humanitarian cases, which deserve special care and attention. Those who seek help must send an application to the committee, supported by a report detailing their social condition. Those who seek help must send an application to the committee, supported by a report detailing their social condition.
" I believe that during tough times and crises this is where we must show what we’re made of and put our efforts to help others regardless of the race or the belief." - Mohanad Alwadiya, Chief Executive Officer of Harbor Real Estate
Organisers and 30 participating brands can look back at success launch, in season when all live watch fairs around the world are canceled. Being able to discover in great detail latest models via an engaging and dynamic content is not only important for the Swiss industry (exports CFR21.7 billion in 2019, fhs.swiss) but it adds a lot of value to the end consumer.
All images: W&W.com Extra-large model, 47,15 x 26.2 mm, thickness: 7.82mm. Platinum Crown set with a brilliant-cut diamond (0.12ct) Case and buckle set w 250 brilliant-cut diamonds (2.08 cts) Blue and black alligator leather straps. Limited and numbered edition of 100 (below).
The rectangle shaped Tank was Louis Cartier’s idea in 1917, at a time when timepieces were round.
About the ‘10 million meals’ campaign: the UAE’s biggest community campaign, launched under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives in collaboration with Social Solidarity Fund Against Covid-19, to provide food assistance to less fortunate families and individuals. The campaign enables corporates, entities, humanitarian and charitable organizations, businessmen, philanthropists and the public to make financial contributions towards providing meals or donate food items and parcels to be directly distributed to families and individuals across the UAE. The ’10 million meals’ campaign comes in response to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the biggest threat currently facing humanity, that caused a paralleled health crisis with multiple economic and social repercussions. The crisis has negatively impacted the global humanitarian scene, particularly vulnerable and underprivileged communities across the world. The UAE Food Bank, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity Establishment, and UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE) will implement the ’10 million meals’ campaign in collaboration with ministries, federal and local entities and humanitarian and charitable organizations in the UAE. The three entities, which fall under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, will operate within a comprehensive and wide-ranging distribution network to ensure efficient food delivery mechanism across the country.
The First Edition of Watches & Wonders in Geneva goes digital
for the benefit of all watch lovers
The launch of Watches & Wonders on a new digital platform is where some of the finest brands from the Swiss watchmaking universe will continue to be available for everybody. The first and digital step proved popular; designed and developed by teams at the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie, during the Swiss lockdown and in a record time. Stay connected at watchesandwonders.com #watchesandwonders
Cartier goes big on new models of Maison´s timeless timepieces with Privé collection highlights Following our interview with Francesca Cartier Brickell, the author of ´The Cartiers: The Untold Story of the Family Behind the Jewelry Empire' (2019), we introduce here Cartier´s iconic creations, like the first wrist watch for men - created in 1904 by Louis Cartier for his friend and legendary pilot Santos-Dumont, aptly named after him. In 2020 the Santos de Cartier watch comes in set of three watches, available in limited engraved series, presented in a precious box. Each of them beats to the rhythm of the 430 MC mechanical MORALMODA MAGAZINE movement (left). The limited series watch Santos is presented exclusively in a lacquer wooden box and accessories. Chamel Eco Black® is a registered trademark that does not belong to Cartier.
"The UAE and Dubai has always been generous, so whatever we do will not be enough to give back a small percentage of what the UAE has given us. Also, this country is our home whether we are expatriates or nationals, everyone shares the love and respect for the UAE." - Mohanad Alwadiya, Chief Executive Officer of Harbor Real Estate
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IN INTERVIEW WITH
Marina Baroness von Lison
 "This year marks the 255th Anniversary of Exclusive the Order of St.
cover storywho Stanislas! The Companions of the Order of Saint Stanislas, were, at this time, limited in number to 100 persons, had to prove descent from the nobility for at least five generations. Their duty, in the first instance, was faithfulness and obedience to the Monarch and State, and they were obliged to do charity work. " Marina Baroness von Lison.
MD of the Elite CluB World
Image above: Marina Baroness von Lison adorned her look with diamond earrings, bangle, ring and diamond tiara Pheres Fine Jewelry. Couture Dress: Gaby Charbachy. MUAH: Olga Lositskaya. Photo credit: Ekaterina Volynec. Right: ELITE CLUB WORLD logo.
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MM: You are dedicated MD of Elite Club World, what is its mission since its foundation, and which are its foremost values and priorities? Marina Baroness von Lison: The Concept of Elite Club as a prestige business society under High Patronage of the Sacred Order of St. Stanislas, was established 2010 by my father-in-law, Chevalier Thaddäus Baron von Lison, who is Grand Prior for Germany in the Order of St. Stanislas, which was established on the 8th of May 1765 by King Stanislas II Augustus Poniatowski. This year marks the 255th Anniversary of the Order of St. Stanislas! The Companions of the Order of Saint Stanislas, who were at this time limited in number to 100 persons, had to prove descent from the nobility for at least five past generations. Their duty, in the first instance, was faithfulness and obedience to the Monarch and State, and they were obliged to do charity work. There is a great history behind it and due to the fact that my fatherin-law and my husband belong to the medieval noble family with a rich history, it is extremely important to us to follow the chivalric rules of our ancestors and successfully develop the business further, and we can not be any prouder to dedicate our life to this eternal tradition. Thus, the concept of our business society is a global association of people with chivalric behavior who are willing to recognize the social problems of our time and unselfishly contribute to their solution. To be more specific: The ELITE CLUB is an international consortium of outstanding personalities (celebrities, VIP persons, patrons of the arts, famous artists, business tycoons and just everybody who has a good heart and willingness to help other people), a pact which follows clear vision and clear philanthropic missions. The goal of ELITE CLUB is to bring together good-hearted and motivated people of different origins and cultural aspects, to mutually benefit from their and our ideas, opportunities and expertise.
"The Concept of Elite Club as a prestige business society under High Patronage of the Sacred Order of St. Stanislas, was established 2010 by my father-in-law, Chevalier Thaddäus Baron von Lison, who is Grand Prior for Germany in the Order of St. Stanislas, which was established on the 8th of May 1765 by King Stanislas II Augustus Poniatowski." - Marina Baroness von Lison, MD of Elite Club World.
MM: Elite Club is getting more international now, (with a steady inflow of Monegasque members and abroad from different parts of the world). How would you comment on this development? M. von L.: Absolutely. We are rapidly expanding throughout the world and 2019 was a very successful year for us regarding new members both for the Elite Club and the Dames and Knights within the Order of St. Stanislas. Our potential Elite Club members and future Dames and nights along with their families and guests came from different countries to participate at the unique Investiture into the Order of St. Stanislas and immerse into the world of chivalric noble atmosphere. The annual sacred St. Stanislas investiture for new Dames and Knights took place last October in the church Eglise du Sacré-Coeur de Beaulieu in Beaulieu-sur-Mer followed by the big charity gala in Cafe de Paris Monte-Carlo as per our tradition since last 10 years. Our guests and new members arrived from Miami, Russia, different European Union member states and even the Middle East. We can not be more than happy to see that more and more people of different origins and nationalities wish to join us and commit to humanitarian, social, medical and cultural goals on international level. Thus, automatically the Elite Club literally from one night to another became an international status, as our concept implies not to be tied to one location but to regularly hold business meetings, events, receptions, charity fundraising events etc in some of the most prestigious venues worldwide. MM: Could we please know more about your obligations as a MD of Elite Club under the patronage of the Sacred Order of St. Stanislas? M. von L.: Due to the fact that Elite Club World is an exclusive private business club and belongs to our Family Baron von Lison, my father-in law, my husband and I as board members do not have strict division MORALMODA MAGAZINE COVER STORY | 18
Image above: Baron Daniel von Lison with Baroness Marina von Lison. Note the Order of St. Stanislas medals, sword and official chivalry uniforms of the Sacred Order of St. Stanislas.
responsibilities. We love what we do and are happy to dedicate our lives to bring together good-hearted and motivated people of different origins and cultural aspects, to mutually benefit from the ideas and expertise. To name just a few of the most significant tasks: we all take on the task of showcasing and providing actionable opportunities for collaborations and partnerships with some of the world´s most successful businessmen, dignitaries, artists, writers, diplomats and industry leaders. One of the most important things is a steady built relationship between the members based on trust, and this you can only achieve if you are constantly in contact with our Elite Club existing and future members and partners. We do not have weekends off and real holidays, and we work most of the time 24/7 to be always reachable for any inquiries.
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the modern world. You can see it on numerous charity foundations created by the Royals across Europe. They all are involved in humanitarian and charity projects, and so are we. We represent the virtues of faithfulness and tolerance in the spirit of chivalry in the modern world. The charity and the willingness to actively help others together form the most honorable characteristic of a human being. The German Grand Priory, under which patronage our International Elite Club exists, supports humanitarian institutions and organizations, which, wherever in the world, accept the plight of people by means of actions, donations in commodities and money. We also promote cultural, artistic and other events worthy of recognition of the Order. The German Grand Priory is the only one in the world which has in its charity program “ParaMusix” various Music Projects as an aid to improve and beautify everyday life of the sick, the weak and the disabled and to alleviate suffering. All our Charity Gala dinners within have a rich music entertainment
Image above: Marina Baroness von Lison adorned her look with diamond earrings, bangle, Flora ring and necklace all PHERES Fine Jewelry. Couture Dress: Gaby Charbachy. MUAH: Olga Lositskaya. At suite in the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo. Photo credit: Ekaterina Volynec. Images right: The Sacred Order of St. Stanislas medals.
Thus, in the morning I can have introduction calls with potential members and later I would sit together with our editorial board and work on improvements for the annual issue of our Elite Club Magazine or focus on administrative tasks, the same goes for my husband and my father-in-law. (Smiles) We multitask most of the time, especially my husband. Sometimes I call him the King of multitasking. Of course, we have a team who scrupulously assists us and is a great help as a back office but the main decisions remain with us. MM: Since the Imperial and Royal Order of St. Stanislas, (founded by Stanislas Augustus Poniatowski, King of Poland), guarantees patronage to Elite Club World, how does Elite Club honour the patronage of this historic chevalier tradition, the High Patronage of the Sacred Order of St. Stanislas? M. von L.: The St. Stanislas Order supports humanitarian projects both nationally and internationally as the concept of chivalry is still significant in
programme with famous artists from all over the world, with the purpose to raise funds. To name one of the charity foundations we work together with is the Natureheart Foundation (former Phytokids Foundation), in order to help and support children in Germany, Spain, Poland, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. These include various humanitarian programs, such as orphanage support and some others in the above mentioned countries. MM: What are primary exclusive benefits for Elite Club-members from the privileged correlation and extensive networking between the Club and topclass events like charity Galas or Fashion weeks inside Monaco and outside the Principality? M. von L.: The Elite Club is essentially, apart from the charitable events, very often present at exclusive sports and culture events. Members enjoy a range of benefits including invitations to special events, discounts and offers, through carefully selected partner organizations, which they access via
de Paris Monte Carlo - gathered some significant personalities and business personalities, who got acquainted with each other and this led to some top-level business ideas and global projects we are working on now.
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In every day’s busy life it might be a challenge to meet trustful, like-minded people and business partners, so we give our members the chance to build up a new business or expand the existing. MM: Which exclusive collaboration can you highlight from the recent Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week? M. von L.: A couple, but I will reveal them as soon as they are fulfilled. First of all, I need to mention that for me as a woman who pays attention to the newest trends from the fashion world and adores art and design, this global fashion-industry event is a must-have. The biggest fashion weeks have an important economic impact on the cities they are held in, as does the fashion industry itself. This is one of the main reasons many other markets have become so interested in using this business model as well.
Both images: Marina Baroness von Lison and George Hobeika, Creative Director at George Hobeika fashion brand” during PFW Haute Couture week Jan.´20.
via their unique Membership. The Membership of the Elite Club gives you the opportunity for mingling for business or social reasons with potential business partners, celebrities, politicians, nobility. Of course, I can imagine that our readers wish to know what are the benefits of adhering to the club? Here are some of them: - Invitations to selected meetings, lectures and conferences that allow members to keep abreast of key issues in current affairs and business. - Regular business and social networking events and fund-raising events for charity.
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- A social calendar of popular music, sporting, Gala Dinners and other organized events. The key event of the year is always the Annual Charity Gala that mostly takes place in MonteCarlo as a common hub of different effective activities due to the fact that people like Monaco, due to its luxurious rich life, beautiful love story between Prince Rainier III and Grace Kelly, endless business opportunities and everlasting hopes. So we managed to merge, blend and unite the different professions, nationalities, religions and cultures which make up the envied specificity of ELITE CLUB WORLD.
Contribution of this city to the fashion industry is more than any other fashion capital. Without Paris, the fashion industry cannot be imagined. Like we can not imagine our business without useful, trustful, strong contacts and our members who come from all over the world and contribute to the common goal. Some time ago I was lucky to meet the PR Director of Maison Georges Hobeika and spent some time talking about different things. I have always admired strong, emancipated business women who however stayed tender and female despite their sometimes 24/7 tough job and lots of responsibilities. You can always learn from these women to become with every day the best version of yourself. I am lucky to have in my life women like that who look in one direction with me and sparkle from business collaboration ideas.
MM: Your latest Monaco fashion and high-jewelry editorial looks equally perfect, who was the responsible team behind this project?
M. von L.: Thank you so much. The idea to organize a beautiful shoot with a high jewelry brand and haute couture dresses in the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo came to my mind very spontaneously. A year ago during a reception at the Chanel Boutique in Monte-Carlo I met a wonderful and highly-professional Narcisa Pheres – an owner and Creative designer of PHERES Fine Jewelry brand from Hong Kong. When I saw that she would Our latest event - Charity Gala Dinner held in be back in Monaco for a couple of days this October 2019 in the legendary Café (continue up) February, I contacted her and asked if she would
be interested to assist me by the photo shoot with her gorgeous diamond jewelry that is famous among not only Hollywood stars during red carpet but also Narcisa is an official fine jewelry supplier of Her Highness Princess Olga Romanoff. And we came to the agreement that Elite Club World will publish in our annual issue a big article and interview with the unique Pheres Fine Jewelry brand. If I reveal to you how I have organized the whole preparation process within a week, everyone would be definitely surprised, as normally it takes time to think over every detail, to look for a team in advance because their schedules are always overbooked, to talk to venue representatives, etc. But I was lucky to have worked already with Olga Lozitskaya, my favourite makeup artist in Côte d´Azur, and we coordinated this shooting in a fast manner. Bunch of thanks to my friend Yulia Berisset (the founder of TheGlam Group and the TheGlam Luxury Lifestyle Magazine owner) who organized gorgeous Haute Couture dresses from the Lebanese designer Gaby Charbachy and recommended me to a talented photographer Kateryna Volynec, who already worked with many celebs and bloggers and who also makes outstanding portraits. It was really one of my best photo shoots yet and I was blessed to have such a friendly team of highly professional people: make-up and hair stylist Olga Lozitskaya (one day hero make-up), photographer Kateryna Volynec and videographer Jaroslav Ziko from Ziko Concept who created a phenomenal behind scenes video of this editorial - truly a masterpiece that deserves to be on Fashion TV some day.
Thank You for Your valuable time and insight, Nermin A. for Moralmoda Magazine
Image right: Marina Baroness von Lison adorned her look with diamond earrings, bangle, Royal Aurora tiara (also see below) and black diamond necklace by PHERES Fine Jewelry. Couture Dress Maison D`Angelann. MUAH: Olga Lositskaya. Photo Credit: Ekaterina Volynec.
"Phares Fine Jewellery brand is famous among not only Hollywood stars during red carpet but also Narcisa is an official fine jewelry supplier of Her Highness Princess Olga Romanoff. And we came to the agreement that Elite Club World will publish in our annual issue a big article on the unique Pheres Fine Jewelry brand." - Marina Baroness
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The House of Rolls-Royce redefines luxury with spectacular DAWN SILVER BULLET COLLECTION As we move into the 2020’s, Rolls-Royce embodies the spirit of the roaring twenties by introducing its first Collection Car of the new decade.
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he Dawn Silver Bullet Collection is an ode to decadence, to frivolity and irreverent past times. Drawing inspiration from the fabled roadsters of the 1920’s – rare, glamorous machines forever associated with bright young things and rakish Hollywood rebels, the Dawn Silver Bullet Collection captures the carefree attitude of those far-off days in a bold, contemporary expression designed for today’s non-conformists and pleasure-seekers. Seductive and effortlessly cool, this Collection is limited to just 50 cars worldwide. The Dawn Silver Bullet Collection is a powerful, artfully tailored addition to the Rolls-Royce Collection Car ensemble. Silver can be found frequently in the enigmatic history of the brand; on special trails cars such as the Silver Dawn, Silver King, Silver Silence, Silver Spectre.
The Dawn Silver Bullet Collection cuts a dash in a newly commissioned ultra-metallic silver Bespoke paint finish. The hero of the Collection is undoubtedly the Aero Cowling, which shifts the persona of the car’s high-shouldered silhouette, heightening the sense of speed and purpose. The rakish silver centre spine brings the bodywork into the cabin, giving it the intimate, connected feel of a true two-seater. A vapour-blasted titanium finisher completes the Aero Cowling windbreak and proudly displays the Silver Bullet name and silhouette. Curated ‘Silver Bullet Drives’, epic road-trips for owners The Dawn Silver Bullet Collection features dark exterior detailing; dark headlights and a new dark front bumper finisher, providing a dominant and determined expression in heighted contrast to the silver hue. The part-polished wheels offer a translucent shadow finish with a single silver pinstripe.Inside, the Dawn Silver Bullet Collection is alluringly tactile, resplendent in materials and craftsmanship of our own time. A unique open-pore carbon fibre fascia greets the driver and companion in a contemporary, dashing fashion. A quilted transmission tunnel, with design cues taken from the quintessentially rebellious fashion accessory, the leather jacket, runs through the centre of the cabin in a tailored fashion. Imbued with British eccentricity and class, this model melds the nostalgia of the past with the sophisticated innovation of the future, making the Dawn Silver Bullet Collection the perfect platform from which to experience the very best journeys around the world. This Collection updates the classic roadster spirit and offers an exhilarating sense of uncompromised freedom.With this in mind, RollsRoyce will curate a series of ‘Silver Bullet Drives’, epic road-trips for owners of this contemporary collection, made available via Whispers, Rolls-Royce’s exclusive, digital home for Rolls-Royce clients around the world. Facility´s Clean Room for a sterile assembly of Phantom’s Gallery Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has even developed a highly technical Clean Room for the assembly of Phantom’s Gallery*. The Gallery spans the width of Phantom’s fascia, and is an area protected by glass, behind which works of art and design can be presented. The production in a sterile environment of the Clean Room, within which delicate and highly bespoke items can be assembled, is located at the brand´s manufacturing facility. Similar facilities exist in microchip manufacturing plants and in pharmaceutical and medical equipment laboratories. At the conception of the facility´s Gallery, a requirement for clean manufacturing was identified and extensive research was conducted in order to create a Bespoke Rolls-Royce Clean Room at the marque’s headquarters.
CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION: CO2 emission: 381-372 g/km Fuel consumption: 16.7-17.1 mpg / 16.9-16.5 l/100km (#). All Images courtesy: Rolls-Royce
For more information: www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com
The lifespan of Phantom is remarkable, with over two-thirds of all RollsRoyces created over the marque’s 116-year history still in road-worthy condition. Thus it is essential that the Gallery can continue to preserve precious and personal items for as long as the motor car itself. Experts from the Home of Rolls-Royce visited pharmaceutical and microprocessor Clean Rooms to fully understand these complex manufacturing laboratories and learn of the requirements necessary to create a medical grade, particle free, sterile enclosure. The assembly therefore requires meticulous attention to detail. The Gallery Clean Room´s four medical grade, positively pressurised spaces contain a highly technical sensor for particulate concentration above 0.001 of a micron. This process enables the brand to identify areas that can benefit brand´s bespoke production and its clients.
“GOLDEN NOTE SPEZIAL” MUSIC AWARDS IN VIENNA
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The annual music Awards celebrating Young talents with Great Potential in classical music
eona König, the founder and chairwoman of the International Music Society for Gifted Children (IM Foundation), - organised in cooperation with ORF, the Austrian broadcasting company, a special edition of the classical music youth competition ‘Goldene Note’: the ‘Goldene Note Spezial’. This extraordinary project has, over the past four years, gained considerable political support. This year, the ‘Goldene Note Spezial’ is taking place under the auspices of the President of the Austrian National Council Wolfgang Sobotka. The ‘Goldene Note Spezial’ counts itself as one of the first cultural events to take place with a live audience following the reopening of the cultural field in Austria since the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
her with the world-famous stars of today. The young musical talents are: Julia Dueñas, Spain, age 14, lives in Vienna, Soley Blümel, age 12, lives in Lower Austria, Kai Gergov, age 10, lives in Vienna, Filip Trifu, age 15, lives in Vienna, Emil Weller, age 12, lives in Graz, Fidelis Rümmele age 12, lives in Vienna and Ania Druml, age 18, lives in Vienna. Performing live on stage, with the up-and-coming talent of the IM Foundation of this year, are stars of the international culture and music scene such as renown violinist and lecturer Lidia Baich, famous soprano singer Valentina Nafornita from the Vienna State Opera and pianist and composer Hyung-ki Joo, who together with his stage partner Aleksey Igudesman is known for unforgettable performances.
The event is part of the series ”Wir spielen für Österreich“, which was initiated by ORF3 and which has already broadcast top-class concerts by cultural institutions such as the Vienna State Opera, the Vienna Volksoper, the Vereinigte Bühnen Wien (Vienna‘s theater association) and the Mozarteum Foundation Salzburg. Support to the Foundation´s work through membership If you would like to support musical talent and put music at the center An honorary committee, consisting of attention, then please join and of the current Director of the Vienna become a member at IM FoundaState Opera Dominique Meyer as tion. Membership will give you well as Lidia Baich, Valentina insight into the fascinating world of Nafornita and Hyung-ki Joo comImage above: Leona König, presents trophies, designed by Chopard, during the live television music and young artists. More mented on each of the finalists’ broadcast on ORF3 in June 2020 in Vienna. Leona´König wears dress by Atelier Daniela De details on www.im-foundation.com. Souza. Below: Leona König, founder and chairwoman of the IM Foundation, with the finalists performances. and two winners of Goldene Note awards, Emil Weller and Julia Dueñas. Courtesy of IMF. The talented youngsters aged Three finalists, Ania Druml, Fidelis between 5-18 years demonstrated their outstanding skills on the 19th June, in the Grosser Sendesaal of the Rümmele and Julia Dueñas respectively performed together with Lidia . ORF-Radiokulturhaus, presenting a repertoire ranging from classical to Baich, Valentina Nafornita and Hyu-ng-ki Joo as well as the ORF Radio modern contemporary music. Symphony Orchestra. Goldene Note award for talents of tomorrow Directly after, chairwoman of the IM Foundation Leona König preThe prize winners´ concert the ‘Goldene Note Spezial’ is unique, in that sented award trophies for violin and piano designed by Swiss jewelry talented youngsters of tomorrow are given a stage to make music togetmanufacturer Chopard (see above).
“I am excited that our initiative to promote talented young artists of classical music is being so well received in the world capital Vienna and likewise, receiving recognition by premiering as part of the television series “Wir spielen für Österreich”. The ‘Goldene Note Spezial is unique in that the talented young musicians are given the opportunity to perform on stage with internationally famous stars and an exceptional orchestra, and will be promoted and encouraged in their further musical development.” - Leona König, the founder and chairwoman of the IM Foundation. MORALMODA MAGAZINE FOUNDATION | 23
Alessandro Maria Ferreri
Chief Executive Officer of THE STYLE GATE Intelligence to Luxury
In early May, we asked founder and CEO of The Style Gate, Paris and Milan based agency, Alessandro Maria Ferreri to give his reflections on current shifts in the fashion and luxury industry. Mr Ferreri gave his insider's know-how on the luxury industry's mechanisms and he sums up current global trends within the luxury demand and consumer profile.
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lessandro's work relations span from the UN Peacekeepers in New York to management of fashion industry’s prestigious brands within a global fashion conglomerate Aeffe Group, as GM Asia; then years as Retail and Sales Director at Jean-Paul Gaultier brand, when it was owned and managed by Hermès; recently Alessandro joined the prestigious house of Etro in Milan, as Chief Commercial Officer, thus Mr Ferreri he knows the Italian luxury industry very well.
In addition, even big brands, due to virus impact consequences, slowed their payment procedures: small artisans had therefore to wait (and a lot of them are still waiting) to be paid for already executed orders. Since a small workshop is not supposed to have big cash flows necessities, in this moment the narrow amount of funds in the pockets of the artisans, generated a pyramid of difficult consequences for the whole supply chain, from workers, to raw materials producers.
MM: Current pandemic hit all sectors of the society unprepared, with great loss in terms of health and productivity; in the luxury segment which types of services were affected most so far? Alessandro Maria Ferreri: Italy is the biggest producer of luxury goods in the world. Therefore Italy is made by a huge supply chain: artisans, pattern designers, shoe makers, tailors, embroiders, who are in charge of developing and defending Made in Italy. Of course the part that has been hardly hit by the Covid19 situation is the “production” part. Not only because of the stop of the operations, but because (on the contrary of what someone might think) all big Italian brand and all foreign luxury brands who produce in Italy, do not have huge production facilities and infrastructures but often sit and depend on small chains of artisanal workshops where high creativity can find and meet high level of execution.
MM: Fight to end current pandemic, is often described as a war. In times of actual war, luxury industry brands like Chanel would close for years others permanently, how well prepared are brands of today? A.M.F.: Luxury will survive, no matter what. Those who lost their job or business are above all in the middle slice of population, who could afford luxury occasionally or who was a big spender in middle level brands (such as Furla or Michael Kors). For high end luxury shoppers, things have been just frozen, since they did not lose their spending power but only they have been stopped from buying with the frequency they had before. I am worried more about timing: how long it will take for people that can spend to go back as before? Even if all online web-sites saw a growing business trend in the last two months (due to the fact that clients where not able to go shopping in the physical store and were bored at home without pretty much nothing to do the whole day, still two big things have to be kept in mind:
Since these workshops are often family run and employ teams of 20-30 workers, the impact of the virus has been dramatic for their cash flow, their capability to continue paying salaries and, above all, as big brands have suddenly downsized orders: for small workshops, investing in new technological tools such as ultra modern sewing machines or knitwear programs, is a big step done on the year projection of orders that will come. Since a lot of orders have been cancelled or reduced, the impact of the cost of investment from these new technologies has been way more heavier.
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a) as after every crisis, tendencies of the consumer, even the big one, is to concentrate on timeless values, ageless products and in general things that will keep their value forever: in this scenario, all brands that sound more “ephemere” are dismissed while brands like Chanel and Hermes sound like a possible better investment.
b) a huge problem is “the occasion of use”: the biggest part of spending in fashion and luxury is based and aimed at social networking, partying, red carpets, happenings, dinners, friends or work meetings, birthdays and weddings. Since the virus has cancelled, at least for the whole 2020, all major social gatherings and has limited the way we interact with the others, it is absolutely clear that even if the purchase power still exist, there will be no reason for the time being to go and buy a tuxedo, an evening dress, a diamond watch or even a new Vuitton bag, since there will be no formal and social specific occasion to use it and show it. This will be the main issue at least for the next two seasons.
MM: Did imposed restrictions affect your professional schedule at The London Royal College of Arts and at Università Cattolica di Milano, or even your work as the CEO of THE STYLE GATE? A.M.F.: My job is to visit customers and brands in their headquarters to the point that I could even avoid having an office myself. In addition, lessons in the two universities have to be held inside their structures. During this period, I could convert practically 100% of my job into a smart working one, since university lessons can be done online, board of directors also, and collection supervisions can be easily done through Skype call through which I can monitor styles, materials and budgets. MM: How has our perception of luxury products and lifestyle changed? A.M.F.: To be honest with you, after 50 days in which you are forced to stay home, you do not even remember what you have in your wardrobe. In addition, since my lock down happened in our seaside house (where I flew directly from Paris fashion shows in the late days of February) my suitcase available for these 50 days has been quite limited and pretty boring and always offering the same outfits. Not to mention that, given my huge collection of shoes, I could enjoy none of them. In addition, when you have nowhere to go or any party or event to attend, you start forgetting that among your weekly needs there is also fashion. Probably I was more careful to remember to buy groceries or books, but definitely it did not come into my mind to buy a new pair of Gucci loafers. Still, I have to be honest, I used this time to place orders on luxury bespoke items I knew I would have had to wait for while (such as a monogrammed Goyard stet with my initials or a couple of made to measure shirts, always monogrammed). In different times I would have had the pressure to get them without waiting.
Image left page and above: courtesy Alessandro Maria Ferreri.
MM: Which consumption changes in luxury surprised you most in the early 2020? A.M.F.: Of course, as in point a) the fact that red carpets, film festivals, movies premieres, concerts, fashion shows and many others events have been cancelled and postponed this will automatically affect the business related to celebrities, evening gowns, jewelry etc. in addition to that all those jobs related to this world (stylists, make up and hair artists, producers, photographers, models) begin suffering a lot since at the moment are simply useless and will become useful again when thing will get back close to normal. But what shocks me most is the fact that since celebrities have no occasion to be seen, they gradually lose their appeal to people. Yes, they can still have an online presence (which in the past we thought was even more important than real life). Still we realized that nobody can survive just virtually, or at least not those celebrities that we are used to seeing on red carpets. In addition, this period should have been the triumph of instagram influencers as they were supposed to get all the attention. On the contrary they also lost importance: on one hand as brands have been cutting investments and costs, including expenses for online celebrities and influencers, on a the other hand as it became clear that without the real life, these people were getting boring soon and, in addition, they have not been even “creative” to convert, at least for a temporary period, their mission into a “quaran-tine friendly” one. The consequence will be that we will forget about a lot of them and second, once life will be able to get back to normal, I believe we will not be looking at our phones so much, since the overdose we have in the past days.
MM: Can we expect emergence of new types of luxury mass campaigns or services in the 2020s that will appeal to a broader (new) audience? A.M.F.: Things won’t be any longer as before. Even if things are gonna get back to normal soon or later, 60 days of lock down has changed us internally forever. We might not realize this yet or we might convince ourselves that we are always the same ones as before. Still this is not true and we will learn this along the 2021: perception of things, trauma suffered, habits changed, have modified who we are. It is close to having been kidnapped: fear for our health and existence, pressure, closed spaces. No one who has been kidnapped will ever forget: he will learn to deal with it. Same for us. So, if customers will face such drastic changes in their personalities and needs, brands will have to invent a new way to communicate to customers, promoting their goods in a completely different way. Thank you many times, N. A.
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The Jumeirah Portofolio Presents the Epitome of Seside Chic with its Capri Palace
The Capri Palace Jumeirah unveils its palatial chic as it reopens to discerned travellers. The hotel, founded by Tonino Cacace, stands high up on a hill over-looking the Gulf of Naples and fully embodies the Italian Dolce Vita; with an authentic Capri style and far reaching sea views. Tasteful interiors of the open spaces flow into the 68 immaculately designed guest rooms. White, blue and neutral tones create an unmistakably Mediterranean atmosphere, while the ceramic tiles and bespoke furniture evoke the sense of an Italian family home, welcoming discerned travellers who seek the ultimate luxury sea retreat. All images: Capri Palace.
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The very essence of luxury is represented in this new resort, Designed in the style of an 18th-century Neapolitan palazzo, Capri Palace has attracted the great and the good since it first opened its doors in the 1960s, swiftly establishing itself as the island’s most iconic hotel.
by De Chirico, Keith Haring, and Pomodoro, amongst others. There is a sculptural installation by Arnaldo Pomodoro bordering the 40-metre hotel pool. The work runs along the entrance and gives a glimpse of the transparent pool made with Velasco Vitali's mosaic. Next to the reception is a sculptural helmet by Mimmo Paladino and a Giorgio De Chirico painting separated by offices from a grille once belonging to the cloister of a 14th-century monastery.
“We are delighted to welcome our guests back to Capri Palace Jumeirah. Our team have eagerly awaited this moment and are ready to provide the excellent service and unrivalled culinary experiences the hotel is known for, synonymous with Jumeirah’s brand values.” - Ermanno Zanini, General Manager of Capri Palace Jumeirah and Regional Vice President for Italy and Spain.
apri Palace, majestically crowning Anacapri, island's highest point and one of its most exclusive and unspoiled parts. It is also where guests can discover Capri’s true essence in authentic settings. Capri is gastronome's paradise, surely guests can expect delicious and abundant food offerings, awarded by three of the island’s Michelin stars. The gastronomic experience of Capri Palace's 39-year-old Executive Chef Andrea Migliaccio is recognised with his two Michelin-starred L'Olivo restaurant. Fine cuisine is even served next to the Blue Grotto, Il Riccio – the hotel’s private beach club – and the only Michelin-starred beach club in the world. Hotel's Medical Spa, the Capri Beauty Farm offers personalized wellness and medical treatments from the Leg School®, a world-class medical spa facility run by Prof. Francesco Canonaco. Arts & Capri Palace Since artists in the late 18th century came to the island, the hotel´s interiors are filled with historic and contemporary artwork with tributes to the works of Mirò, Magritte and Warhol. The reverence for contemporary art continues in The White Museum collection, dispersed throughout the hotel, which recounts the spirit of Anacapri and includes pieces
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150 Years HOTEL CELEBRATES ITS 150TH ANNIVERSARY, WITH LAVISH NEW LOUROC RESTAURANT FOR DINNER BY THE SEA, AND FASHIONABLE NEW OUTFITS FOR EDEN-ROC RESTAURANT, EDENROC GRILL AND LA ROTONDE BAR. THE ANNIVERSARY YEAR HOLDS SENSATIONAL MANOLO VALDÉS EXHIBITION FOR ART LOVERS.
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Broda, who emphasize dishes based on an authentic mix of the best cuisine traditions from the Mediterranean and Provence. The two territories meld today in Palace´s menu what its first guests sought after, when it opened in the year 1870; unique geographic and cultural location, a place of inspiration, for artists, aristocrats and all lovers of sun and nature. Three distinguished chefs have created a bespoke dining experience in amicable collaboration with local artisans and working hand-in-hand with the region’s best producers, glorifying their refined ingredients in every dish. Their culinary creativity reveals the authenticity of rare products and is guided by the endless pursuit of extraordinary flavor. Unforgettable sunset views over the Mediterranean, where Eden-Roc Grill is set as a contemporary brasserie, offering an eclectic menu for lunch and dinner, its classics or exotic creations along Mediterranean specialties.
New fashionable interiors for Palace's 150th birthday To highlight the culinary experience, Oetker Collection has tapped renowned architect and designer, Patricia Anastassiadis, who proposed freshly designed spaces that create a relaxed atmosphere of timeless elegance. However the renovation does not erase Palace´s rich history, but rather amplifies it, by paying homage to the legacy of its glamour through opulent materials and refined colors in the iconic dining venue overlooking the Mediterranean: EdenRoc Restaurant for lunch and Louroc Restaurant for dinner. Guests can start their day with Eden-Roc’s generous breakfast and lunch buffets consisting of whole, seasonal ingredients sourced from the best local producers. The rich Mediterranean style lunch offering is crafted exclu-sively from seasonal products and includes the legendary starter buffet, a cart of fresh, locally caught fish or grilled meats. New bespoke menu Louroc Restaurant´s new updated gastronomic menu by the chef trio Eric Frechon, Arnaud Poette and Sébastien Broda.
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The Tales of the Two Lifestyle Destinations in WAFI Dubai
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sophisticated and chic address in the epicenter of luxury, Sofitel Dubai Wafi elegantly merges modern French art de vivre and ancient Egyptian heritage with the. essence and hospitality of the UAE, as it opens to guests in fall. Adorned with a gold pyramidion and in the shape of an obelisk, representative of the Luxor Obelisk currently in Paris, Sofitel Dubai Wafi majestically thrones in the heart of Dubai, inviting guests to step into timeless elegance and enjoy an unrivalled experience. UNPARALLELED DESIGN The only place where iconic Egyptian symbols echoed in Art Deco lines. They come to life exquisitely orchestrated by the elegant touch of the French art and way of life. Guests experience a grand arrival upon entering Sofitel Dubai Wafi as they walk
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through the magnificent doors of a grand Pylon - the colossal gateway of an Egyptian temple. Stepping out of the urban bustle of Dubai and into a serene realm of FrancoEgyptian sophistication, indulgence at the property begins the moment you enter the lobby. Guests are welcomed by a 9-meter-wide and 4-meter-tall golden falcon, a symbol of the national bird and pride of the United Arab Emirates, and are then immediately transported to the Valley of the Kings and Queens in Luxor, Egypt, thanks to the immense pillars showcasing hieroglyphics and reliefs. Located on the 47th-49th floors, the Imperial Suite and two Presidential Suites are the most outstanding and largest suites of the property designed by award-winning Italian firm Duccio Grassi Architects. MICHELIN-STARRED CHEF BOULUD S FIRST DUBAI RESTAURANT Brasserie Boulud, a new dining concept by Daniel Boulud - chef-owner of awardwinning restaurants around the globe - is set to open its doors this September within Sofitel Dubai Wafi. Inspired by the French art de vivre, it is Boulud’s very first restaurant in the region: www.DanielBoulud.com.
While Boulud hails from outside Lyon, France, it was in New York where he truly mastered the dining scene and is today considered one of America’s leading culinary authorities. Renowned for the modern appeal he adds to soulful cooking in authentic French classics, he has conti-nuously evolved his cuisine and expanded his dining concepts in Washington DC, Miami, Palm Beach, Toronto, Montreal, London, Singapore, and now Dubai. Drawing on his vast culinary knowledge, Boulud has chosen French Chef de Cuisine Nicolas Lemoyne to take the helm of Brasserie Boulud. Bringing more than 15 years of experience under his chef’s apron including working at Restaurant Daniel, Boulud’s flagship restaurant in New York, Lemoyne will bring a completely new French experience to Dubai’s current dining scene, with menu inspired by the rhythm of the seasons and the finest ingredients, including specialties such as Melon Soup with Shrimp and Lemongrass; Homemade Duck and Foie Gras Rillette; Terrine of Spiced Lamb with Eggplant; Dover Sole Veronique with Romanesco Broccoli; to Apricot Clafoutis and Tarteau Chocolat et Framboises.
A PART OF WAFI DUBAI AND A PLACE APART, REDISCOVER RAFFLES DUBAI
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ith an incredible sense of space, service and unforgettable style, Raffles Dubai will let residents’ worries slip away this summer as they indulge . in attractive staycations, dining and leisure experiences provided with the utmost care and comfort. Visitors can enjoy exciting staycation packages in the royal settings of Raffles Dubai, with the luxury of most spacious lead rooms in the city, starting from 70 sqm. The rooms and suites are sumptuously appointed with an incredible sense of space and boast a spacious private balcony with stunning views of the skyline of Dubai. With guests’ convenience and wellbeing in mind, Raffles Dubai launched a mobile application offering a contactless experience with unparalleled levels of comfort. Users may discover a range of features such as ordering from the inroom dining menu and checking the available restaurant menus as well as the option to interact with a personal butler through the hotel’s social media and dedicated WhatsApp channels.
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Summer rates for two persons start from AED 700 including diningcredit of AED 200. For more information visit raffles.com/dubai
'The Art
Collection' by Paris born artist realises his art dreams in Dubai, with first one-ofkind art exhibition throughout the UAE. He admits that he has reached far, since his childhood dream to be a professional sketch maker at the Walt Disney studios in Hollywood. "I have watched Lion King, Aladdin, etc., a hundred times and made thousands of drawings based on them. After that I became interested in architecture in general at high school. But I finally did a general economic and then international business studies and decided to move to Asia. It has been 12 years now that I am working with famous brands such as Dior, Lululemon, Karl Lagerfeld, De Beers, Coach, etc., and doing design, development and production for their stores and windows. 3 years ago I was stuck in bed for 2 months and I had a bit of time for myself. I then decided to finally do my own collection of art sculptures representing animals, which is The Art Collection."
“Jeff Koons, Karl Lagerfeld, Zaha Hadid, eL Seed, Philippe Stark and Virgil Abloh.Those persons were not just artists or architects, but they changed and marked a complete art field they worked in and this is for me the biggest inspiration.” - Idriss B, artist.
Idriss B. NOW in the UAE
MM: How is it to move to the UAE and your art is seen everywehere you go? Idriss B: Things go fast and people can bet on you very fast. It looks like the old USA and the Gold Rush, kind of that feeling. I have to say it went very well and very fast, people here do like new lthings and if they believe in it, they will push hard on it. are made of a mix of fiberglass and resin which give them light weight but solidity. I am actually exposed for couple of months at The Pointe in The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, but also in Zaya Nurai, Abu Dhabi and soon in the Park Avenue, New York. MM: Which one is your favourite? Idriss: "That’s a good question! Actually, they all have a certain history and consider them all like my
Idriss B´s sculptures exhibited in Dubai, available for purchase, including a huge shimmering chromegold falcon,“OSI”, which weighs almost aton and is nearly six meters tall (below right).
For some I spent more than 6 months to decide the pace and still I then remade everything from scratch as I wasn’t 1000% satisfied with the result.There is not one that I prefer the most but I just think some fits better than another in certain space. They all represent me and a mindset I have or had in my life, so I do love them all. MM: Please tell us about those pieces? Idriss: The style itself is a mix between origami and polygon cut effect. Some other artists used this similar style (Veilhan, Orlinski, etc.). I always tried to make mine more «cut» and stronger in the expression. I made those to represent first of all a feeling that can touch anyone. Calm, Strength, Speed, they all talk to one or to the other. For me Art is about a feeling, an emotion. And emotion doesn't mean that you have to love it, but you will definitely live it. It is something deep inside that turns on our heart. We can see ourselves throughout the piece and recognize a part of us. In French we say "Tous les goûts sont dans la nature" which means that everybody likes something different, everybody has his own taste and opinion. For me those pieces are here to create an emotion and show that no matter old, young, tall or small, we can have the same emotion in front of art. MM: Name your three Parisian highlights? Idriss: The food, the architecture and the history. In Paris or France in general [...] everything is pushed into Art. For example the food or fashion is pushed into a level so high that I consider it being art. MM: What would you show to a first time visitor to Paris? Idriss: In the first place the Louvre with its district, which is such a beautiful mix between the traditional and modern urban city.Thank Youmany times. About the art exhibition in the UAE: Now based in Dubai, Idriss debuts with the first one-of-kind art exhibition throughout the UAE. The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah Dubai hosts an impressive art showcase of life-size proportions , an immersive 15-piece limited edition ‘The Art Collection’.
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RICHARD LONG, WATERFALL LINE (2000)
Long’s site-specific wall-painting was commissioned for the opening of the Tate Modern. The artist slumg white river-mud onto a wall painted black, and wiped with gloved hands to create swirling patterns . Looking at this painting gives me a sense of inner peace that is heightened from the rhythmic patterns on the wall... (all images courtesy MASH)
ARTWORKS I WOULD LIKE TO BE QUARANTINED WITH PART II WORDS: SHALINI PASSI Founder, Shalini Passi Art Foundation & MASH This article is the second in a series of articles that outlines my picks for artworks I would like to be quarantined with. As we face another extension of the lockdown, restricting movement has become crucial, I decided to compile another set of artworks that signify various meanings for me.This time away from the pace of normal life has led to much contemplation for a lot of us, and the age-old questions about the fragility of life, and thus learning to treasure every aspect of it. The first part of this series featured works that had been made primarily before the 20th century, and this part will feature works from the 20th century as well as contemporary art. Although there are several other works that I could include in a list like this, the main reason behind my selection was to look at works that reflected my inner state. The artworks in this list, however, also embody a sense of cosmic peace and mindfulness in their distinct ways, demonstrating the power of art to masterfully encapsulate human experience transcending time and space.
RENE MAGRITTE, THE FALSE MIRROR (1928, IMAGE NOT INCLUDED) Magritte’s work depicting a study of the eye, a subject of much fascination and depiction by Surrealists (...) This vision of the outside contained inside a body seems to encapsulate our existence today, where the outside seems to be contained within our thoughts and imagination for the time being. (Image: above). FRIDA KAHLO, THE TWO FRIDAS (1939) Kahlo’s self portrait depicts two Fridas, one clad in traditional wear and the other in more modern clothing, juxtaposing the difference between the otherwise identical twin selves. This painting was made after Kahlo’s SHALINI PASSI ART divorce with Diego Rivera, and aptly details her inner FOUNDATION turmoil as well as Kahlo’s own rebellion against perceptions of femininity. This particular painting was a departure from Kahlo’s oeuvre as being a double representation of herself, and laden with suffering, also represents a portrait of resilience against suffering. (...) The painting spoke to me especially during these times as a visual marker of resilience and of continuing to be strong and fight against adversity (above top).
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YAYOI KUSAMA, ACCUMULATION NO. 1 (1962) Kusama’s signature ´Accumulation´ series (...) represent a remarkably prescient example of contemporary art that wrestled with issues of gender. Accumulation No. 1 is a piece of furniture, an armchair, which is covered with the sewn on phalluses and presents a striking, albeit humorous take on gender politics specifically in the domain of art at the time. This unabashed critique of male domination as pointed out by a woman artist shied away most male contemporary art critics of the time. This soft sculpture, which refers to sculptural works made using cloth, paper, fibre or material that is supple and non-rigid, presents itself as an iconic work that was years ahead of itself. The sheer power and formal complexity of the work beckons me to include it in this list (right page). CAI GUO-QIANG, HEAD ON (2006) Cai is a prolific contemporary artist whose work encompasses multiple mediums, including drawing, installation and performance. Using Eastern philosophy and contemporary social issues as a conceptual basis, Cai’s oeuvre is powerful for its strong conceptual engagement with society and nature. This work speaks to the crisis that the world is undergoing, now more so during this pandemic, emphasizing the need for all of us to come together and collectively work for the betterment of our world (above).
"The Kingdom of the Father uses iconographic markers from science and religion to make us transcend our notions of desire and fear, life and death, reason and faith, love and hate. The triptych’s elegant details are quite calming and I would like to spend time going over each and every detail that only renders this work with more meaning." - Shalini Passi, Founder Shalini Passi Art Foundation.
REBECCA HORN, FEATHERED PRISON FAN (1978) Horn’s performance was a mediation on ideas around confinement, of cocoons, swaddling, bon-dage and prostheses. Feathered Prison Fan (top image) also recalls metamorphosis, as the human body gets slowly engulfed by the fan as though cocooning the body to further its transformation. The use of ‘prison’ in the title of the work points towards the idea of the body in, and as prison. This feeling of cocooning oneself and isolating the singular human body is strangely perceptive in the context of our current situation, and especially the process of putting a sick person under quarantine. Horn is an artist that I admire a lot, and her mediation on the human body and existence throughout the oeuvre of her work has been extremely remarkable. Feathered Prison Fan stands out during these times for its poignant rendering of the condition of quarantine through the use of feathers, recalling metaphors of care and femininity, while carrying within it a strong metaphor of captivity (top).
OLAFUR ELIASSON, VISUAL MEDIATION (2017) Eliasson’s work consists of glass spheres mounted to a wall and arranged in a circular arrangement (above). The spheres are coated in part with silver and matte black paint, with a progression from fully coated to partially and completely reflective. Eliasson’s interest in perception, embodied experience, movement and feelings of self are evident in this work, that plays with multiple reflections and refractions of the image of the self. The work also makes the viewer experience depth, through their own image, and explores ideas of transformation as it responds to viewer’s every movement.
RICHARD PRINCE, NURSE ON TRIAL (2005) Prince is known for his paintings and photographs that derive their imagery from pop culture. Prince especially incorporates subculture in his work, giving a fitting tribute to images from the 1950’s and 1960’s pulp romance novel covers (above). The artist himself has a large collection of art, books, manuscripts and various objects, thus rendering him a chronicler of his generation (above). CORPOANNIE MORRIS, STACK SCULPTURES (2019)
SECTIONAL BODY PREPARING FOR MONADIC SINGULARITY (2015) By Anish Kapoor’s works are known for their peculiar rendering of poignant themes through material metaphors, as realised in most of his public art projects. Work (below) is no exception, as the artist explores ideas around time, the black cube disemboweled by two red vases, creating a violent vision.
DAMIEN HIRST, THE KINGDOM OF THE FATHER (2007) Hirst’s triptych is one of his many Kaleidoscope Paintings, (please see far right) directly addressing the artist’s preoccupations around existence, and the aspects that govern our life. Using the motif of a butterfly, Hirst expands on notions of beauty as well as the inherent fragility of life... (top right). MORALMODA MAGAZINE ART | 31
ALL ABOUT MUGUET in INTERVIEW WITH THIERRY WASSER MASTER PERFUMER at Guerlain Paris Thierry Wasser shares the secrets behind Muguet, Guerlain’s soliflore fragrance based on lily of the valley. Said in the west to bring good luck, for the Guerlain House Muguet has become an emblematic composition it revisits every year. MM: The lily of the valley is a mute flower, as Perfumer how do you recompose it? Thierry Wasse: As a preamble, I’ll say that we have to pay tribute to Jacques Guerlain, who composed the House’s first Muguet scent in 1908; this perfume has become a true archetype. At the beginning of the century he successfully composed Muguet using synthetic components that had just started to expand perfumers’ palettes…such as hydroxycitronellal*, which itself has some echoes of lily of the valley. This note already “smells” of lily of the valley, it has a freshness and a flair which, when paired with rose, evokes the lily of the valley in passing. Aldehyde notes can be added as a complement. Jacques Guerlain mimicked nature, composing a soliflore using what he had in his palette. He put his own spin on it using rose and green notes as well as small touches of warmth and languidness. This Muguet fragrance became emblematic for Guerlain. To compose a lily of the valley fragrance you have to tap into its bright side, you have to add rose, jasmine and green notes. MM: Since 2006 Guerlain has celebrated Muguet by giving it a makeover every May 1st. Is there a classic way to compose Muguet? What are the key ingredients? T. W.: Without hesitation, hydroxycitronellal. Composition houses have worked on this and there are alternatives like Firmentech’s Lilyflore® and Lilybelle® by Symrise. MM: Do you think of lily of the valley blooms as the spring’s crowning glory? Like a rite of spring? T. W.: Well, if we are going to talk about “Rite of Spring”, then I can’t help but change the subject and talk about Stravinsky. The lily of the valley doesn’t have that sense of rhythmic violence the music in the “Rite of Spring” has! Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring” was a revolutionary, disruptive work of art created at the Champs-Élysées Theatre and choreographed by Nijinsky for Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes. As a tribute to his friend Diaghilev, Guerlain did however create the Coque D’Or fragrance as a nod to the Russian opera Le Coque d’Or (The Golden Cockerel) with its music by RimskiKorsakov. Before becoming a classic, Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring” was seen as a “big bang”. In the same way, Jacques Guerlain’s work has become a classic archetype in perfume.
Note: * Hydroxycitronellal was created by a German laboratory and put on the market in 1905.
Image above: Thierry Wasser the Guerlain Perfumer. All images courtesy Guerlain.
Fresh and vibrant, the end result is a soft, joyful, green and floral scent. MM: There have been many different Muguet compositions over the years, like landmarks in the House’s history that are each very “Guerlain” in character. How would you describe this monument to soliflores? T. W.: Muguet is named after the lily of the valley, so it has to smell like the flower. It’s all about creating a photographic reality, a sort of impressionist Photoshop. Jean-Paul Guerlain took this photographic approach with his Muguet composition. MM: Jacques Guerlain’s Muguet had iris notes, was it he that gave the fragrance its powdery side? T. W.: A powdery side, yes and no…Each perfumer has their own favourite raw materials. Jacques Guerlain chose rose, jasmine and iris, which gives his Muguet a hint of Guerlinade. As Perfumers, we often go back to what we love. Jean-Paul Guerlain’s Muguet had a bergamot head, lilac notes and a white musk and sandalwood base, is this a modern version? T. W.: Jean-Paul Guerlain wanted to show his celebration of Muguet by writing it in a new way, or moreover, by using a new ink. He used the ingredients he had available to him in 1998. MM: How do you cate-gorise your Muguet? Does it have more green notes? T. W.: I’m inspired by Jacques Guerlain’s formula. Today’s Muguet is very much in line with that of 1908. Sure, the green side is more present, and I’ve often
"The lily of the valley only flowers for a few days a year, while roses are constantly available. In the west, it’s prized in a way that rose and jasmine are in other countries. Its flowers may be modest looking, but its scent is powerful. Personally, I use the note in fragments, in small amounts… notably for its unpretentious side. It gives a little lift to compositions." - Thierry Wasser, the Guerlain Perfumer.
overplayed the green notes. I formulated a Muguet that’s a little more vegetal and green. Each Muguet is like a photo taken by three different generations of perfumers. Do you associate Muguet with anything? Do you see it as a good luck charm? T. W.: Yes, I see it much more like a good luck charm than having to do with International Workers’ Day (May 1st). In fact, it makes me think about wild garlic which has leaves that look like lilies of the valley and grows in mossy undergrowth and cool, shadowy environments. As for lily of the valley, it’s not an innocent flower by any means. Everything from its flowers to its red berries are poisonous. MM: Since the 19th century the word “Muguet” has also been used to describe elegant men, what do you think about that outdated term? T. W.: (Smiles) There was a time I used “miriflore”, a similar term with more of a dandy-like meaning behind it. I used to use it to describe people that I’d later define as “gents”. In this sense, the name Muguet is funny.
MM: The lily of the valley, loved for centuries, had its fragrance replicated even prior the synthetics. What has chemistry brought to lily of the valley compositions? T. W.: Historically we’d need to dig deeper on the topic, but synthesis has allowed us to recreate the scent of lily of the valley wonderfully. It’s a key exercise in perfumery school: to recreate a Muguet. It’s one of the greatest materials in perfumery. Other than Guerlain’s Muguet, there’s Lily of the Valley by Floris (1847), Muguet des Bois by François Coty (1941) and Diorissmo by Edmond Roudnitska for Dior (1956). The flower also figures in soliflore fragrances from a number of niche brands such as Penhaligon, Annick Goutal and Louis Vuitton. MM: Muguet has become an annual May 1st event at Guerlain, what do you think each year when you see the new bottles and works of art used to adorn your composition? Do you see it like a new dress? T. W.: No, not like a new dress, simply more like a new presentation, one that puts the perfume in a new light. It’s always wonderful to see the new bottles that have been designed in collaboration with artists and artisans. . MORALMODA MAGAZINE HAUTE PARFUMERIE | 33
Beyond luxury
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Anna Hu's heartshaped high jewellery to benefit healthcare heroes at Christie's charity auction
HAUTE JOAILLERIE ARTIST ANNA HU BANDS WITH WORLD LEADING MINING COMPANY ALROSA TO DONATE THREE FINE JEWELRY PIECES FOR ´DIAMONDS THAT CARE´ CHARITY
Anna Hu has been charity enthusiast for a long time. In this new charity initiative Ms Hu supports frontline healthcare heroes.
Rich brown diamonds extracted by Alrosa in Yakutia in the Siberian Far East, which provided more than 500 colourless & fancy brown-toned polished 1.5927 ct diamonds.
`Diamonds That Care´ is Alrosa’s newly launched social responsibility ini-tiative, whose main idea is that every diamond should help those in need. The project is organized in cooperation with the nonprofit charitable organization Diamonds Do Good. The Christie's online auction of three stunning pieces reached US$338,781.
A Pair of 3.21 and 3.01 Carat Faint Brown M/VVS2 Pear Brilliant-Cut Diamond Earrings: US$27,556
An 1.59 Carat Faint Brown K/VS1 Pear BrilliantCut Diamond Ring Price Realised: HK$150,000/ US$19,452
“Many people are in distress, and no one can remain indifferent to this pandemic. The world needs positivity, empathy, a sense of support, care and love. I hope to express all these feelings in my three pieces of jewellery. I was inspired and grateful to have received the opportunity to work on something larger than simply beautiful jewelry, something meaningful and with heart.” - Anna Hu.
“We are living in a different world, where old divides are no longer important because we all face the same threat. By working with Christie’s, which operates in all the regions affected by the coronavirus, and the brilliant Chinese jewelry artist Anna Hu, we are raising funds for a USbased charitable organization supporting activities in various countries. This project is a living example of how countries and stakeholders can unite in their efforts to help those in need." Sergey Ivanov, CEO of Alrosa.
• A 18k red gold ring with fancy color diamonds and colorless diamonds, centering a Faint Brown diamond weighing 1.59 carats (left center). • A pair of earrings made of 18k white gold and 18k red gold, with fancy color and colorless diamonds, each earring centering a pear shape 3 carats diamond (far center).
Anna created these unique pieces exclusively for this charity project using rich brown diamonds extracted by Alrosa in Yakutia, a region in the Siberian Far East. These three creations for auction are:
“I have never seen any necklace in an iconic shape of heart that is able to share warmth and love with this meaningful charity purpose throughout my 25 years of jewelry career, not even in jewelry history! With this idea of design making the whole necklace into a giant heart with a stunning 27.02-carat pear shaped brown diamond as the center stone would also better associate the image of diamonds with love and care.
• A 18 k white gold and 18 k red gold necklace with fancy color and colorless diamonds, centering a 27.02 Carat Fancy Brown-Yellow VVS1 Pear Brilliant-Cut Diamond necklace price realised online US$291,773.
Diamonds should be serving for the purpose of global unification, and I sincerely wish my creations for this project could even better associate diamonds as a way of doing good.” - Anna Hu, high jewelry artist.
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Image right: the Legacy Machine 101 distils the very quintessence of mechanical watchmaking: the balance wheel, the power reserve and the passing of time. It is therefore no coincidence that MB&F has chosen to revisit this model. Far right: Maximilian Büsser, creative director of MB&F. and Edouard Meylan CEO of H. Moser & Cie.
MB&F bands with H. Moser for an Unprecedent collaboration of two independent watchmakers
LM101 MB&F x H. Moser and Endeavour Cylindrical Tourbillon H. Moser x MB&F The very essence of both brands is represented in this new collaboration. MB&F s two unique watch collections made with fellow independent brand H. Moser & Cie, features the first H. Moser's double hairspring in an MB&F timepiece, and bands an unprecedented collaboration of two independent watchmakers. It can be said that MB&F LM101 has been “Moserized”, and H. Moser’s Endeavour has received an injection of MB&F genes. The two new collections transparently revealed the close relationship between H. Moser & Cie. and MB&F as well as the heads of two companies, Max Büsser and Edouard Meylan, who are good friends. The close relations between both brands resulted in impressive timepieces, which production was possible also thanks to Precision Engineering, a sister company of H. Moser, which has been supplying MB&F with hairsprings for almost 10 years. That essential component sits at the heart of the two new collections: the LM101 and the Endeavour Cylindrical Tourbillon (see images left and below). Under Endeavour´s impressive sapphire crystal dome, the cylindrical hairspring regulates a towering tourbillon, while the tilted dial is taken from above mentioned LM FlyingT and LM Thunderdome. The result is another iconic and very 3-dimensional structure typical of MB&F. Next to H. Moser's hairsprings, the wearer can admire the famous fumé dials that have become a signature of H. Moser & Cie. The LM101 MB&F x H. Moser features 4 beautiful fumé dials: Funky Blue, Red, Cosmic Green and – exclusively for retail partners in Dubai, Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons – an Aqua Blue edition. Each is limited to just 15 pieces. This number is a nod to the 15th anniversary of MB&F, as well as honouring the 15th anniversary of the relaunch of H. Moser & Cie. Topped with a domed sapphire crystal, the case is made of steel, for only the third time in the history of MB&F. A well executed job across the teams and hopefully we will not need to wait long before we can admire another version of this unique MB&F collaboration. The Swiss retail prices, including VAT: - For the LM101 MB&F x H. Moser: CHF 53,000; - For the Endeavour Cylindrical Tourbillon H. Moser x MB&F: CHF 79,000.
Project origins H. Moser & Cie. and MB&F are both independent, human scale Swiss companies. They are run by two passionate personalities, long standing acquaintances, who both appreciate and respect each other - on both a personal and professional level. The brands have in fact been working together for more than ten years, via Precision Engineering AG – a sister company of H. Moser & Cie. – notably supplying MB&F with balance springs. It is therefore not surprising that MB&F asked Edouard Meylan to take part as a “friend” to help create a Performance Art Piece. The latest aspect of this amicable collaboration: “When I called Edouard to tell him that I wanted to collaborate on a creation, I mentioned that I really liked the double balance-spring, the Moser fumé dials and the Concept watch series. Edouard immediately told me that he would let me borrow these features, but on condition that he could also reinterpret one of my machines. After an initial moment of surprise, I gave it some thought. Being 50% Indian and 50% Swiss, I am firmly convinced that mixing DNA creates interesting results, so why not try the experiment in watchmaking? I therefore agreed and suggested the FlyingT model, which is particularly dear to my heart.” - Maximilian Büsser, Maximilian Büsser, the founder, owner, and creative director of MB&F.
Endeavour Cylindrical Tourbillon H. Moser x MB&F ‘Cosmic Green’and LM101 MB&F x H. Moser in ‘Funky Blue’. All images courtesy MB&F.
A year ago MB&F's debuted its award-winning first-ever timepiece dedicated to women (unveiled during 2019's edition of Baselworld, world's largest watch and jewellery expo hosted in Basel, Switzerland), the Legacy Machine FlyingT. This (like many of MB&F s award-winning timepieces) is possible to realise thanks to close collaboration with longterm partners of the Swiss watchmaker.
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Top 3 Louis Vuitton bags for winter 2021 The iconic French Maison LOUIS VUITTON presented earlier this year MEN FALL WINTER 2020-2021 collection to a largely American front-row audience, lead by the Duch-Palestinian super model Bella Hadid, Kailand Morris: (son of Stevie Wonder, right), American rappers Tyga, Pop Smoke, Migos and LV ambassador Kris Wu, who politely posed with Bella, but even Brigitte and Michael Burke, Daniel Kaluuya, Ashton Sanders and Alexandre Arnault, and many more personalities from fashion.
and the explanation of creative ideas; cloud is,
"A mystical substance that can make or break a day beyond human control. A wolf in sheep’s clothing. [FW20]".
Regardless of the societal complexity or maybe in spite of it some phenomena can be best described by surrealism and surrealist art. This can explain the fluffy and almost ethereal universe that designer Virgil Abloh invents for the fall 2020, while we were very grounded in an earthlike summer collections filled with garden and park friendly Louis Vuitton clothes and bags or hats, we are rising to the sky with rocket speed. As put in ‘The vocabulary according to Virgil Abloh’ on the designer's liberal definition of terms For the Louis Vuitton FallWinter 2020 /2021 collection, men’s artistic director Virgil Abloh studies the evolving anthropology of the suit and the reprogramming of traditional dress codes. Tailoring and the tapered silhouette – the firm symbols of convention, trade and success – depart their corporate comfort zone: twisted and turned, the dress codes of an old world are neutralised, reappropriated and embraced for a progressive joie de vivre. Don’t let your day job define you. (Courtesy of LOUIS VUITTON men Collection FW 2020/2021 © Louis Vuitton Malletier – All rights reserved). MORALMODA MAGAZINE MEN FASHION | 38
Brand´s FW20 vocabulary evolves around surrealism and: "Cloudification The transformation of a basic garment into a cloudlike shape through fur or fluffy materials, effectively elevating its meaning. " Images of celebrities: Saskia Lawaks Runway: Ludwig Bonnet. LV©
World-Class Aesthetic Dentistry in Dubai has a permanent address - at Apa Aesthetic
"This clinic and it’s unique approach to dentistry has been at the top of the game for more than 15 years, starting in New York and now in Dubai for the last 5 years. It has a creative approach to dentistry that only members of this global team can relate to." Dr. Tarek Hafez All images (Copyrights: Apa, Dubai, UAE). www.apaaesthetic.com
The internationally renowned aesthetic dentist Dr. Tarek Hafez, holds Fellow and Diplomate status from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. After completing the Advanced Comprehensive Dentistry and Advanced Implant Dentistry programs at New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD, USA), he joined NYUCD as Clinical Fellow of the Advanced Implant Dentistry programme. Dr. Hafez continues specialization in multiple dentistry fields of Aesthetics, Prosthodontics, and Implantology, he has published research articles in peer reviewed journals and educated post-graduate students at NYUCD. Recently, he has exchanged his position in New York City to his newly appointed practice at the Dubai branch of internationally renowned Apa Aesthetic, for which Dr. Michael Apa personally recruited him. Together with the Apa's team, Tarek is already fixing most beautiful smiles in Dubai, where he is responsible for the smiles sported by numerous public personalities, affluent and royal clientele and many more.
"One gets to appreciate a city so beautiful like Dubai and in a way it is an inspiration professionally. Honestly, since the first day I moved I felt a sense of belonging." - Dr. Tarek Hafez
MM:What attracts you to highly specialized dentistry or research? Dr Tarek Hafez: I read before “there is a lot of competition in ordinary, with very little competition in extraordinary”. When you separate yourself and profession standing out in comparison to others, there is a constant need to improve. So naturally a higher level dentistry is pursued always. MM: You have worked and conducted research within your field in Cairo, New York and now Dubai. Which are the primary converging trends in oral health in these? Dr T.H.: When it comes to dental health, it is safe to say that each city is very different and that falls back to dental awareness really. When there is more dental awareness within a population, there is a higher concern for healthy teeth and smile. And with that there is a relative increase in quality of dentistry. A supply and demand kind of thing. In a city like New York, there is a definite higher awareness, mostly towards general dental health. Cairo for example has a lower dental awareness and concern for dental health and in turn there is more of a symptomatic treatment approach. Dubai possibly has one of the highest cosmetic demands I have seen in any city. There are more cosmetic clinics, be in dental or not. Of course with that high of a cosmetic demand there is also a higher dental awareness when compared to the surrounding countries. That is partly due to the higher number of expats living here. Which makes it an interesting and attractive city for foreign dentists to practice in as well. MM: What role does aesthetics play in your clinical work? Dr T.H.: I tend to separate the words cosmetic from aesthetic, personally and professionally, let alone in the result of any dental treatment I provide. Cosmetic is like make-up, a cover up of some sort. To be aesthetic is to emulate nature. When I take that in any restorative treatment I deliver to my patients, it’s important that it feels, looks and acts natural, like how a normal tooth does. MM: What types of treatments do your clients seek? Dr T.H.: Much to peoples’ surprise, for some reason, the clinic and myself, we provide general dentistry. Which makes sense as I have never heard of a clinic that only does smile makeovers with veneers. With that said, most inquiries are for smile makeovers, as we are famous for it. A big part of what makes the clinic so renowned among its clientele, is the long list of
ABOUT APA BEAUTY BRAND Dr. Michael Apa’s dedication to both health and aesthetics made him a preeminent name in cosmetic dentistry. Today he is one of the world’s leading cosmetic dentists with private practices in New York, LA and Dubai and a following that includes celebrities like Lea Michele, Chloe Sevigny, Vera Wang and members of the Dubai royal family. Unable to find products to recommend to his clientele that could offer both health and cosmetic benefits, Dr. Apa set out to create them. His unique approach combines the latest advances in oral care with the quality ingredients and design of a luxury beauty brand.
ABOUT APA BEAUTY: Apa Beauty is transforming the way people think about their smiles with a revolutionary new line of oral care cosmetics. Founded by renowned cosmetic dentist Dr. Michael Apa, Apa Beauty’s unique approach combines the latest advances in oral care research with the quality ingredients and streamlined design of a luxury beauty brand. The result is a line of simple, effective oral care and beauty products that are engineered to enhance your smile, gentle enough to use every day, and designed to fit beautifully into your lifestyle. ABOUT DR. APA: Dr. Michael Apa’s dedication to both health and aesthetics has made him a preeminent name in cosmetic dentistry. Directly out of dental school, Dr. Apa joined the top cosmetic dentistry office in New York. He continued to build his reputation, drawing high-profile clients across the country and internationally, including members of royal families, and eventually expanded his practice to Dubai. Today he is a leading authority on cosmetic dentistry, the dentist of record for the city’s top modeling agencies and is frequently featured on national TV shows and quoted in fashion and beauty magazines around the globe.
celebrities, royal families in the region, artists and high positioned politicians that are exposed to the public daily and trust us to provide and deliver higher quality dental care. Be it smile makeovers or simply maintaining oral health. MM: Why is the Dubai branch of Apa Aesthetic so attractive in particular? Dr T.H.: Firstly, this clinic and its unique approach to dentistry has been at the top of the game for more than 15 years, starting in New York and now in Dubai for the last 5 years. It has a creative approach to dentistry that only members of this global team can relate to. This is a team of individual creatives that each contribute a specific aspect, be it skill, social, or artistic to the team and collectively work together to deliver excellence to our patients. Dentistry as how it truly should be. So to be recruited to join this team is an incredible feeling.
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Jacob&Co is an independent brand of Haute Horlogerie, which fosters all the values of the Swiss watchmaking art. The handcraft of the dials and the manufacturing of all the components reveal the high quality of its 100% Swiss Made timepieces. This savoir-faire enabled the company to enhance its creativity and go beyond the limits of regular handcrafting techniques
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The Vision in Design
"More than ever, I believe it's important we support together as a community while standing with the creatives." - Rami Kadi, chef designer.
relevant fashion collections Conscious of the current situation and changes that are shaping the whole world, including the fashion industry, the brands and Maisons from Paris to London and Dubai are taking radical shifts with their strategies but few offer so visionary and timely looks as Georges Hobeika, Iris Van Herpen, Husein Chalayan, Rami Kadi, Michael Cinco did.
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All brands and fashion weeks have by now realised necessity of ethical production, but few have succeeded to present innovative ways of doing so. LebaneseAmerican Millenial designer Rami Kadi is first to take action by substituting a physical runway for a digital one in the Middle East‘s first-ever cyber fashion show presented for the couture audience live. MORALMODA MAGAZINE trends |.40
Georges Hobeika Maison de Couture FW/21, Credits: Patrick Sawaya©. Michael Cinco SS20©(right)
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Rami's latest live couture show in Paris was presented during the PFW in July 2019. Rami's new cyber couture fashion show is not only cost-effective and environmentally friendly, but they also allow fashion designers from various backgrounds to ride the wave of Cyber activity and present their creations to the world at more attainable costs for the Planet and stakeholders.
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THE WORLD’S BIGGEST BEAUTY TECH BRAND FOREO LAUNCHES LUNA 3 -
REFRESH, HYDRATE AND TONE UP YOUR SKIN WITH FIRST EVER DEEP FACIAL CLEANSING AND FIRMING MASSAGE IN ONE DEVICE
Demand for this latest beauty upgrade is high with more than 20 million customers globally currently using a FOREO LUNA as the foundation to their cleansing routine. The Swedish brand has come a long way since its Founder Filip Sedic had his original idea just over six years ago. “My wife Ivana has always been passionate about skincare. In 2012, she started using a well-known brand of facial brushes, but found the so-called ‘best’ product around actually made her skin worse. When looking closer, I couldn’t see how it could be better than just washing with hands – its nylon brush head would harbor bacteria, and it was clearly too abrasive. To our surprise, a gentler more hygienic alternative didn’t exist, so we decided to create one ourselves,” explains Sedic, Founder of FOREO LUNA. The LUNA 3 keeps is the latest of the LUNA innovation and with its ultra-hygienic silicone body, it delivers enhanced T-sonic pulsations and USB charging for up to 650 uses at a time.
SWEDISH BEAUTY AND WELLBEING BRAND FOREO HAS ANNOUNCED A LANDMARK ADDITION TO ITS LUNA FAMILY OF CLEANSING DEVICES - THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED LUNA 3. THE FIRST EVER SKINCARE DEVICE ON THE MARKET THAT COMBINES AN ULTRA-SOFT, HYGIENIC CLEANSE WITH A VARIETY OF TARGETED FIRMING MASSAGE ROUTINES ALL CONTROLLED VIA THE FOREO APP. SINCE THE ORIGINAL LUNA LAUNCHED IN 2013, FOREO HAS WON 150 BEAUTY AND DESIGN AWARDS (MORE THAN ONE EVERY TWO WEEKS), WHILE CELEBRITIES FROM MEGHAN MARKLE TO MILEY CYRUS ARE KNOWN TO BE FANS.
ITS CORE POPULARITY COMES FROM DELIVERING PROFESSIONAL SPALEVEL SOLUTIONS IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME, OFFERING A SOFT, GENTLE CLEANSE THAT LIFTS AWAY DIRT, OIL AND EXCESS SEBUM IN JUST ONE-MINUTE.
FOREO, has just launched the toothbrush of the future - the ISSA 2, a sonic electric toothbrush that combines state-of-the-art technology with unparalleled durability: a one-hour charge lasts up to an incredible 365 uses. Designed to be used like a manual toothbrush, the ISSA 2 does not oscillate like conventional electric models. Instead it incorporates TSonic technology to pulsate at a frequency of 11,000 pulsations per minute for micro-sweeps that effectively, yet gently, clean teeth and massage gums. A superior brushing experience for a whiter, brighter smile, ISSA 2 removes plaque for total oral care and is particularly suited to those with sensitive gums, or for whom erosion of tooth enamel is a concern. Like all FOREO devices, ISSA 2 comes with integrated and smart design and 16 variable speeds with timer.
Additionally, FOREO’s new flagship LUNA boasts 30% bigger brush head; larger cleansing surface offers a more effective cleanse. ● APP connected; offers personalized settings and variety of firming massage routines ● Improved charging power; up to 650 uses per charge with a 100% waterproof closure The LUNA 3 is the revolutionary device re-shaping the world of beauty-tech yet again: “Essentially we are bridging the gap between skincare and selfcare in the way our customers have asked. Research shows that over 50% of 25-34-year-olds, who are appearance-conscious view customized products more favorably as they embrace their own definitions of beauty. At FOREO we wish to celebrate this fact which is why LUNA 3 is connected with the FOREO For You app, to allow customers more options to fully personalize their FOREO experience right from the start. We want to remind our customers that whatever definition of beauty they embrace - beautiful skin needs cleansing and care to look its best.” Dalia Fernandez, FOREO’s Product Marketing Manager. LUNA 3 is priced at 1000AED in the UAE and is available in a range of three skin types including normal (pearl pink), sensitive (lavender) and combination (blue). All images courtesy FOREO. The LUNA 3 and ISSA 2 are available in-store and online at Sephora across the GCC, Harvey Nichols, Bloomingdales, Dubai Duty Free and namshi.com.
The Chantilly Private Apartments’ greatest charm and attractiveness come from the furniture and works that decorate it, bearing witness to a remarkable period in decorative arts and showing the personal memories of the Duc d’Aumale and his family. It is only thanks to the generosity of the Amis du musée Condé in first place, the Friends of the Domaine de Chantilly, our corporate donors (Yves Delorme and the Compagnie des montres Longines Francillon SA) and individual donors, that such a major project for the collection, including the impressive restorations, could be carried out
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Friends of the Domaine de Chantilly (FODC) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to raise awareness and philanthropic support for the Domaine de Chantilly. It promotes a wider knowledge of Chantilly and engages an international community of benefactors who are committed to preserving this spectacular estate and world-class art collection, who have a deep appreciation for its beautiful gardens, and who wish to help ensure Chantilly’s standing as a leading equestrian center. In 2017, FODC pledged its support for the restoration of the furniture and artworks in the Duke and Duchess d’Aumale’s private suites. In order to raise the necessary funds for this major project, FODC organized a special gala evening in the Château de Chantilly on September 12, 2017.
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The annual Sacher Artists' Collection charity
For 185 years, the Sacher brand stands for authentic Austrian luxury, local culinary experiences and worldfamous delicacies and now also an annual charity. Image above courtesy: Sacher Hotels. The entire proceeds from the sale of the limited special edition of just 555 boxes will benefit the Herzkinder Österreich (Austria’s Heartkids) association, an Austria-wide point of contact for all non-medical concerns and issues for children, adolescents and adults with heart conditions and congenital heart diseases, and their families.
THE MILLION STITCH ROLLSROYCE PHANTOM
An enchanting new Rolls-Royce Phantom commissioned by a Stockholm-based entrepreneur with an extraordinary passion for flowers, challenged the Rolls-Royce Bespoke Collective of designers, craftsmen and engineers, to envision a car that immerses in a beguiling floral scene. The 'Phantom Rose' satin stitch motif The Rose Garden at the Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, West Sussex, served as the primary point of inspiration for Ieuan Hatherall, a Bespoke Designer for Rolls-Royce. This Rose Garden is the only place in the world that the Phantom Rose is grown. Bred exclusively for Rolls-Royce by British Rose Breeder Philip Harkness of Harkness Roses. The patron wanted to create that same feeling of awe; an abundance of flowers to lift the spirit and celebrate nature’s decadent beauty, in the Rose Phantom’s serene interior. ”The Peacock Blue exterior of the Rose Phantom is punctuated with a Charles Blue twinned-coachline. The wheels echo the design and are embellished with a twinned
A name that has combined outstanding quality, excellence, familiar ambience and Austrian luxury since 1832, is part of the country's culture, history and the positive lifestyle of the cities. Sacher properties offer extraordinary rooms and suites designed by Pierre Yves Rochon mixed with antiquities and original paintings. It seems only natural that the Sachers also promote a good cause through the unique Sacher Artists’ Collection charity. Until now, every year, a different well-known Austrian artist transformed the wooden box into a unique piece of art. However, the 11th special edition of the Original Sacher-Torte was without doubt a premiere. The motif didn't come from a contemporary artist, but from one of the most important figures of the Austrian Biedermeier period: Friedrich von Amerling. Next to Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, Friedrich von Amerling was the most prestigious Austrian portrait painter of the 19th century. An icon of Austrian Biedermeier painting With “Portrait of Princess Marie Franziska von Liechtenstein (1834– 1909) at The Age of Two Years” dated 1836, he created one of the most moving children’s portraits and, at the same time, an icon of Austrian Biedermeier painting in general. Unlike most other painters of his genre, he mastered the art of imparting the character and the personality of the person portrayed, thus giving his portraits an incomparable radiance and vibrancy.
Carl F. Bucherer Hosts Charity Gala in St. Moritz Swiss watchmaker held a charity gala auction to generate funds that will help the Swiss Red Cross continue its vital work. For Carl F. Bucherer, partnering with this historic organization was a personal mission. The Lucerne-based watch manufacturer donated this February two exceptional timepieces to the auction, crowning the exquisite offer with a unique Hollywood experience. An incredible auction lot that went on to achieve the evening’s highest individual bid. The Swiss Red Cross will use the auction’s proceeds to fund numerous water and hygiene projects worldwide.
“As a watch manufacturer steeped in tradition, we are aware of how precious every moment is and the responsibility that we bear towards future generations,” Sascha Moeri, CEO of Carl F. Bucherer.
Held at the stunning Badrutt’s Palace, the gala focused on the Swiss Red Cross’ various water and hygiene projects. More than 650 million people worldwide still have no regular access to clean drinking water. The organization will help with the total CHF 1.1 million donated that evening. Image above courtesy: Bucherer.
pinstripe, also in Charles Blue. At the request of the patron, colour is introduced in the form of Peacock and Adonis Blue butterflies. The patron’s family also played a creative role, designing the umbrellas whilst his daughter, Magnolia, defined the exterior hue of this Phantom. The patron commented, “I wanted to have flowers and roses everywhere. It became an amazing piece of art.”
On opening the coach doors, one first encounters the embroidery on the inside of the rear doors, (left). The marque’s fabled starlight roof headliner where roses are interspersed by fibre-optic lights. All courtesy: RR.
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