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AUTUMN EDITION
MARBELLA - SOTOGRANDE
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RAFA NADAL
From talent to legend
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EDITORIAL
LIVE THE
TRENDIEST
Autumn
Consumer habits are currently undergoing a period
of change. Thanks to digital technology, large firms
have a powerful tool at their disposal to connect
with their customers.
Companies are obliged to spend more time developing
their values and culture - this is the key to
the future. In present times, consumer decisions
depend on ethical or sustainability values. The emphasis
is on authenticity. For this reason, we want to
promote with all our resources (magazine, website,
Instagram...) those established, quality companies
that understand the balance between integrating
technology with print media, and how to preserve
the sense of humanity in business.
We live in a fast-moving world, every day there are
new challenges to face, and the media is a blank canvas
on which to draw freely. Via our resources, we
open up a new range of possibilities to companies
that have something they want to share with our
readers regarding their experience and professional
skills, and to express their vision of the 21st century. Creating beauty is our mission, “our painting”, “our canvas”.
In a time marked by internet exposure and information overload, it’s good for us to disconnect. We sincerely hope
that you find a moment to “detox” from social media and read an article of interest in our magazine.
In this Autumn Edition we focus our attention on Rafa NADAL, a young man who teaches us every day to be
a “SUPERHERO” in our own lives, to stay focused, to be faithful to our goals and to fight for them to the end.
You’ll find many articles and interviews with important men and women from Marbella, fine jewellery, autumn
fashion, and so much more...
Without further ado, I wish you all the best for this “SWEET” autumn.
Thanks, till next time
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Actualmente hay un cambio en los hábitos de consumo. Gracias a la tecnología digital las grandes Firmas tienen
una potente herramienta para conectar con los clientes.
Las Empresas deben emplear más tiempo en desarrollar sus valores y su cultura, esa es la clave del Futuro.
Actualmente las decisiones de consumo responden a valores éticos o de sostenibilidad. Se apuesta por la autenticidad.
Por ello queremos potenciar con todos nuestros recursos (revista, página Web, Instagram…) a aquellas
empresas consolidadas y de calidad que comprenden el balance entre como integrar la tecnología junto con los
medios impresos y como mantener el sentido de la humanidad en los negocios.
Vivimos en un mundo en constante cambio, cada día tenemos nuevos retos a los que enfrentarnos y los medios
de comunicación son un lienzo en blanco en el que dibujar libremente. Desde nuestro soporte abrimos un nuevo
abanico de posibilidades a aquellas empresas que quieren expresarse y compartir con nuestros lectores, sus
experiencias, profesionalidad y manifestar su visión del siglo XXI. Crear la belleza es nuestra misión, “nuestro
cuadro”, “nuestro lienzo”.
En una época marcada por la exposición a Internet y la sobreinformación, nos viene bien desconectar. Esperamos
y deseamos que encontréis vuestro momento de “desintoxicación” de las redes sociales para leer en nuestro
medio algún artículo de vuestro interés.
En la Edición de Otoño centramos la atención en un hombre, Rafa NADAL, un joven que nos enseña cada día a
ser un “SUPER HEROE” en nuestra vida, a no perder el horizonte, a ser fieles a nuestras metas y a luchar hasta
el final por ellas. Encontraréis muchos artículos y entrevistas a importantes hombres y mujeres de Marbella,
alta joyería, moda de Otoño y mucho más…
Sin más, os deseo lo mejor para este Otoño “DULCE”.
Gracias y hasta pronto,
Ana Pavón

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EXCLUSIVE LIFE
Autumn is already with us, bringing the characteristic beauty of a season full of charm. Let’s
enjoy everything it brings us, and be happy.
This edition of Exclusive Life Magazine is full of content that you’ll enjoy and find interesting.
It’s been months of intense work, creativity and pleasure, in which our team have given it their
all, so that once you have Exclusive Life Magazine in your
hands, you can enjoy all the articles, interviews, and features
included in this autumn edition of our magazine. (Rafa
Nadal, Marilyn Monroe, John Brendmoe, Robert Procop,
Christopher Clover, Kenza Eyzaguirre, Saeko Hamada,
Angelika Legowik... ). In addition to all this, there are our
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EL VERANO YA OS DICE ADIÓS.
Ya está aquí el otoño que llega con la belleza propia de una
estación llena de encanto. Disfrutemos de todo lo que nos
trae y seamos felices.
Exclusive Life Magazine, viene en esta edición llena de
contenido que os va a interesar y gustar, han sido unos
meses llenos de trabajo, creatividad y placer, donde nuestro
equipo ha dado todo para que cuando Exclusive Life
Magazine esté en vuestras manos podáis disfrutar con
todos los artículos, entrevistas, reportajes etc que en esta
edición de otoño vienen incluidos en nuestra revista (Rafa
Nadal, Marilyn Monroe, John Brendmoe, Robert Procop,
Christopher Clover, Kenza Eyzaguirre, Saeko Hamada,
Angelika Legowik…) además de todo esto tenemos a nuestros
anunciantes, sin los cuales Exclusive Life Magazine
no podría estar en vuestras manos.
Os deseo felicidad y suerte.
Kind regards / Un saludo
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CONTENTS
Autumn / Otoño 2019
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PUBLISHER AND DIRECTOR
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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ECONOMIST
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Marilyn Monroe
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AND ALSO...
26 Kenza Eizaguirre
A versatile woman
32 El Celler de Can Roca
To the epicentre of flavour
40 Exclusive Properties
52 Ismael Mérida
The avant-garde architect
58 DLC Inheritance Tax
Fashion
80 Panorama
Dedication to Real Estate
126 Sandra Andújar
Interview
138 Saeko Hamada
Rotary Club Marbella
140 Faces & Places
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Legovik, Miguel Gómez Molina,
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EXCLUSIVE PEOPLE
From talent to legend
By Eva del Amo
Being No. 1 in tennis, and at the same time so well-loved and
admired both on and off the court is difficult, but Rafael Nadal has
achieved it with flying colours. An athlete who has based his career
on respect, humility, effort, determination, and that sense of fun
which enables him to continue writing his legend, day by day.
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EXCLUSIVE PEOPLE
“COPING MEANS
ACCEPTING THINGS
AS THEY ARE”
When the tennis player Rafael Nadal won his 12th Roland
Garros last June, the journalists had a hard time
finding a new term to describe his brilliant career. How
could the success of the best Spanish tennis player of all
time be summarised, once
again? What adjective could
be used for the athlete who
has already exhausted the
best qualifiers in the dictionary,
when he is intent on
continuing to write the history
of international tennis?
The son of Ana María Parera
and Sebastián Nadal, Rafael
was born in Manacor, Mallorca,
on June 3rd, 1986, into a
sport-loving family. His uncle, Miguel Ángel Nadal, was a
football player and played for FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca,
and his uncle, Toni Nadal, had been a tennis player.
A CHILDHOOD PASSION
From a very early age he was passionate about sports.
With the encouragement of Toni Nadal, he began to
practise his first strokes with the racket when he was
only three years old. As he also liked football, he did
both sports. However, when he reached adolescence, he
had to make a choice, faced with a foreseeable lack of
time to combine two sports with his studies. He chose
tennis, where he had already been winning tournaments
for more than four years.
In 2004, at the age of just 18, Rafa was a member of the
Spanish National Team that won the Davis Cup. A year
later, in one of his first competitions as an adult, he catapulted
to the top of the professional scene by winning
the Roland Garros, the first of his twelve victories at the
French Open. If there was any doubt about the heights he
would reach, he won the tournament again the following
year, and a year later he repeated the feat, going on to win
two Grand Slams, the Olympic gold medal, and become
world number 1 in 2008. A legend was born.
A RESILIENT SPIRIT
Rafa’s successes have been repeated throughout his career,
not only on clay courts, but on all surfaces. 2014,
despite him winning his ninth French Open, was a complicated
year due to injuries, which continued into 2015.
However, Rafa’s determination and enormous capacity
for hard work earned him his tenth Roland Garros in
2017, the year in which he also won his third US Open
title and became number 1 again.
His injuries also complicated the end of last year, but
the tennis player showed the world that he was capable
of winning the French Open once again. When asked
about his ability to overcome injuries and setbacks, he
replies: “I’ve learned throughout my career to enjoy
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Apart from his sporting successes,
Rafael Nadal is well-known for his
human values. In 2008, he created the
Rafa Nadal Foundation
pain. Without pain there’s no happiness. Coping means
accepting things as they are, and not as you’d like them
to be. And looking forward, not backwards.”
Among Rafa’s virtues which have made him great as an
athlete and as a person, are respect and humility. This is
probably what has made him so internationally well-loved.
“Humility is recognising your limitations. I always work
with an objective, which is to improve as a player and as
a person. Attitude is fundamental in life. If you never lose,
you won’t enjoy the victories. You have to accept both. Losing
isn’t my enemy. My enemy is the fear of losing.”
HUMAN VALUES
Apart from his sporting successes, Rafael Nadal is well-known
for his human values. In 2008, he created the
Rafa Nadal Foundation with his mother, where sport
and education have become the best allies to carry out
social projects with children and young people in Spain
and India. “We’re working so that they have access to
equal opportunities in order to make the most of their
abilities and potential, regardless of their personal and
social conditions,” he says.
The transformative power of sport and communication
is what allows children and adolescents to go as far as
they can, regardless of their origins or their personal
and social conditions, including those with learning difficulties
or disabilities.
Rafa is the founding trustee of the organisation, and is
fully involved in the projects and charitable events this
entails. Along with Rafa, the board is made up of his
closest family members, as well as a multidisciplinary
team who share his values ​of solidarity. With their work
supervised by the Protectorate of Foundations, which
monitors the legality of every action carried out, the
Foundation is committed to three main projects.
“More than Tennis”, based on attitudes such as effort
and perseverance, is focused on care for young people
with intellectual disabilities. Over 200 young people are
participating in this programme, in 19 schools in different
locations in Spain.
In parallel, the Foundation also supports the social integration
of vulnerable children in Palma de Mallorca,
who are offered a supplementary programme with activities
related to the socio-educational area and sports,
as well as psychotherapy. Around 250 children and
young people benefit from this programme every year.
Lastly, the Rafael Nadal Foundation helps young people
who combine their training with studies to access scholarships
granted by American universities, as well as
providing additional financial aid to students who may
require it, due to their economic and family situation.
Since the beginning of the programme, more than 50
young people have benefitted from these scholarships.
Rafael Nadal is one of the greats in tennis history, and
the Spanish tennis player with the largest number of individual
titles. His sporting successes are only comparable
to the honour of being so well-loved and respected
off the court.
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RAFA NADAL
Del talento a la leyenda
Ser el mejor en el tenis y a la vez tan querido y admirado tan dentro como fuera de
la pista es algo difícil, pero Rafael Nadal lo ha conseguido con creces. Un deportista
que ha basado su carrera en el respeto, la humildad, el esfuerzo, su tesón y ese punto
de diversión que le permite seguir escribiendo, día a día, su leyenda.
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Cuando el tenista Rafael Nadal ganó su decimosegundo
Roland Garros el pasado mes de
junio, los periodistas tuvieron difícil encontrar
un nuevo calificativo para su brillante trayectoria
profesional. ¿Cómo resumir, una vez más,
el éxito del mejor tenista español de todos los
tiempos? ¿Qué adjetivo emplear para el deportista
que ya ha agotado los mejores calificativos
del diccionario cuando se empeña en
seguir escribiendo la historia del tenis internacional?
Hijo de Ana María Parera y Sebastián
Nadal, Rafael nació en Manacor, en Mallorca,
el 3 de junio de 1986, en el seno
de una familia amante del deporte. Su tío
Miguel Ángel Nadal fue jugador de fútbol
y militó en el FC Barcelona y en el RCD
Mallorca, y su tío Toni Nadal había sido
jugador de tenis.
PASIÓN DE JUVENTUD
Desde muy joven fue un apasionado del
deporte. De la mano de Toni Nadal comenzó
a practicar sus primeros golpes
de raqueta cuando solo tenía tres años.
Como también le gustaba el fútbol, combinaba
la práctica de ambos deportes.
Sin embargo, con la llegada de la adolescencia,
tuvo que decantarse por uno de
ellos ante una previsible falta de tiempo
para compaginar ambos con los estudios.
Escogió el tenis, donde ya llevaba más de
cuatro años ganando torneos.
En 2004, con tan solo 18 años, Rafa fue
miembro de la Selección Española que
ganó la Copa Davis. Un año más tarde, estrenando
la mayoría de edad, se catapultó
en lo más alto de la escena profesional al
ganar el Roland Garros, la primera de sus
doce victorias en el Abierto de Francia.
Por si había alguna duda de lo alto que llegaría,
al año siguiente volvió a ganar el torneo y
un año después repitió la hazaña, para pasar a
llevarse en 2008 dos Grand Slam, la medalla
de oro olímpica y ser número 1 mundial. Había
nacido una leyenda.
ESPÍRITU DE SUPERACIÓN
Los éxitos de Rafa se han repetido a lo largo de
su carrera no solo en tierra batida, sino en todas
las superficies. El año 2014, a pesar de ganar
su noveno Abierto de Francia, fue un año
complicado por las lesiones, que prosiguieron
durante 2015. Sin embargo, el tesón y la enorme
capacidad de esfuerzo de Rafa le hicieron
ganar su décimo Roland Garros en 2017, año
en el que también obtuvo su tercer abierto de
EE.UU y regreso al número uno.
Las lesiones también complicaron el final del
año pasado, pero el tenista demostró al mundo
que era capaz de ganar, una vez más, el Abierto
de Francia. Cuando se le pregunta por su capacidad
de superación ante las lesiones y los
contratiempos contesta: “Aprendí durante toda
mi carrera a disfrutar del sufrimiento. Sin sufrimiento
no hay felicidad. Soportar significa aceptar
las cosas como son y no como deseas que
sean. Y mirar hacia adelante y no hacia atrás”.
“Soportar significa aceptar
las cosas como son”
Entre las virtudes de Rafa, que le han hecho
ser tan grande como deportista y persona, se
encuentra el respeto y la humildad. Probablemente
es lo que le hace tan querido internacionalmente.
“La humildad es el reconocimiento
de tus limitaciones. Siempre trabajo con un objetivo,
que es mejorar como jugador y como persona.
La actitud es fundamental en la vida. Si
no pierdes, no puedes disfrutar de las victorias.
Tienes que aceptar ambas cosas. Perder no es
mi enemigo. Mi enemigo es el miedo a perder”.
CALIDAD HUMANA
Al margen de sus éxitos deportivos, Rafael
Nadal es reconocido por su calidad humana.
En 2008 creó junto a su madre la Fundación
Rafa Nadal, donde deporte y educación se
convierten en los mejores aliados para llevar
a cabo proyectos sociales con niños y jóvenes
en España y la India. “Trabajamos para que
tengan igualdad de oportunidades a la hora de
desarrollar sus máximas capacidades y potencial,
independientemente de sus condiciones
personales y sociales”, comenta.
El poder transformador del deporte y la comunicación
es lo que permite a niños y adolescentes
llegar tan lejos como se propongan,
independientemente de su origen y de sus
condiciones personales y sociales, incluidos
los que presentan algún problema de
aprendizaje o discapacidad.
Rafa es el patrono fundador de la organización
y está plenamente implicado
en los proyectos y los eventos benéficos
que conlleva. Junto a él, el patronato está
compuesto por su más estrecho vínculo
familiar, así como un equipo multidisciplinar
que comparte sus valores solidarios.
Con una labor supervisada por el Protectorado
de Fundaciones, que vela por
la legalidad de las actuaciones llevadas a
cabo, la Fundación está volcada en tres
proyectos principales.
“Más que tenis”, basado en actitudes
como el esfuerzo y la perseverancia, está
orientado a la atención de jóvenes con
discapacidad intelectual. Más de 200
jóvenes se encuentran inmersos en este
programa, en 19 escuelas distribuidas
por diferentes puntos de España.
Paralelamente, la Fundación también
apoya la integración social de menores
vulnerables de Palma de Mallorca, a
quienes se les ofrece un programa complementario
con actividades enmarcadas
en el ámbito socioeducativo, deportivo y
psicoterapéutico. Alrededor de 250 niños
y jóvenes son atendidos por este programa
cada año.
Por último, la Fundación de Rafael Nadal
ayuda a jóvenes que compaginan sus entrenamientos
con los estudios a acceder a las becas
que conceden las universidades norteamericanas,
además de prestar ayudas económicas
adicionales a estudiantes que por su situación
económica y familiar lo requieran. Desde los
inicios del programa han sido más de 50 los
jóvenes que se han beneficiado de las becas.
Rafael Nadal es uno de los grandes de la historia
del tenis y el tenista español con el mayor
número de títulos individuales. Sus éxitos deportivos
solo son comparables con la grandeza
que supone ser tan querido y respetado fuera
de la pista.
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Kenza
Eyzaguirre
A VERSATILE
WOMAN WITH
A BIG HEART
AND A GREAT
PERSONALITY
By Ana Pavón
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We’re at Puente Romano’s Owners Club to interview
Kenza Eyzaguirre.
Tell us about your origins... Where you’re
from, where you grew up and where you did
your university degree.
I was born in Malaga, and I was in Marbella
until I was 10, but as my mother’s American
and my parents divorced when I was little, I’d
travel a lot to the United States with her, and
also to England.
After a time in England, I came back to Marbella
and studied here until the age of 10, when
I moved to Tennessee, in the south of the United
States, where I went to an American high
school. At the age of 17, I went to Paris on my
own and studied History of Art and Marketing
(Fashion Marketing).
Has being an only child influenced you?
I’d say so, because it’s made me very independent,
and I’m also a person who needs to enjoy
some alone time. I believe that being an only
child made me mature very quickly.
As I mentioned before, I lived alone from the age
of 17 to 25. I don’t have siblings, but as a child, I
had a very close relationship with my grandparents.
In my personal life, having them and their
unconditional support has helped me a lot.
As a child, what did you want to be? Did you
have a vocation?
Yes, I’ve always wanted to work with the environment.
My true vocation is to help others.
When I was a child, my reference was Greenpeace...
And then, when I was 18 years old, I was lucky
enough to do an internship in Geneva, at the
United Nations, and that left a lasting mark on
me. So yes, since I was a child, working on environmental
projects has always been my passion.
You give the impression of being a fragile,
reserved, introverted woman... But now that
I’m with you, I feel that you’re the opposite, I
see you as a woman who’s strong, determined,
approachable and very affectionate. Who is
the real Kenza Eyzaguirre?
That’s a difficult question (she laughs). But the
truth is, I love being surrounded by people, my
work’s always very social, although I do need
some time to myself too, like everyone…
I consider myself a very affectionate, transparent
person, and I always find the good
in everyone. I’m of the opinion that it’s very
important to surround yourself with different
people. I love cultural diversity because each
person brings something new.
You can learn from everyone and that’s very
good. You have to have an open mind and be
receptive in order to grow as a person.
You lived in Paris, the city of love, for 17 years...
Do you consider yourself a romantic woman?
What would you highlight about Paris?
I lived in Paris for 8 years. I went there when
I was 17 years old, and I feel that I owe this
magnificent city so much.
I was lucky to work in fashion, and aesthetically
speaking, it opened my eyes to the world
of beauty. I consider myself very privileged to
have had the opportunity to work for many of
the established family brands in France. This
opened my eyes to the world of fashion, refinement
and of course, to the world of art and
architecture that can be found in every street
and every corner of Paris. I learned a lot about
impressionist and classical art, as while I was
studying in Paris, we would go to museums or
churches every day. This was part of the learning
process, and I consider it a luxury. It’s enriched
me culturally and emotionally.
But to get back to your first question, unfortunately,
I don’t consider myself very romantic,
although obviously I find the city of Paris especially
romantic, its nights... walking the streets
of Paris, especially at night, is lovely, the city is
so beautiful! Invaluable!
As for my romantic side, I consider myself a
sensitive, nostalgic woman, I love music... I
think that is my romantic side... And Paris has
influenced me a lot in that sense!
In present times, frivolity is commonplace...
Many men and women are resorting to cosmetic
surgery, compulsive shopping, also in decoration...
This generation is more perfectionist
and non-conformist. What do you think
about this? Do you see any sense in it?
I think it’s a pity that society is becoming obsessed
in this sense, because, as you say, it’s a
frivolous world, and in the end, it doesn’t bring
you happiness. It’s a shame.
What really makes you happy isn’t changing
aesthetically or wearing fashion brands, what
makes you happy - and this has been studied
- is helping others. Fortunately, I also see that
there’s now a “social movement” of some people
and schools concerned about the world, the environment
and sustainability... I think we should
focus our attention more on this perspective,
and strive to create a better world… It’s possible!
However, I do know that you’re doing great
humanitarian work. Tell us, how and where
did the idea of helping people in underdeveloped
countries, such as Kenya, come about?
I was fortunate to be working with Daniel
Shamoon, the owner of the Hotel. He’s a great
Ambassador of WORLD VISION for England.
And, for years, he’s helped out in many projects,
especially in the areas of Africa and Kenya...
I’ve been lucky enough to accompany him
on his trips to visit the projects he collaborates
with, and at the same time, we raise funds with
the events we hold here at the Hotel for the
WORLD VISION GALA, which is held every
August. A beautiful gala...
We’ve 250 guests, a show, singers... For me, it’s
the most beautiful and important event of the
year. I help to organise these galas, and with
the funds raised, we’re going to visit the projects
we have in Kenya.
My first trip changed my life. For my part, I want
to keep helping, and I recently walked a marathon
in Madrid to raise funds for the “We Are Water
foundation”. There’s severe drought in Kenya, unfortunately,
and the children miss school as they
have to walk many kilometres every day just to
get water. We do this walk as a symbol of what
they do, in order to raise funds for them.
I want to hold more fundraising events to really
help these sectors of the population. This
is needed in Marbella: more awareness to eradicate
as much poverty as possible. And we
must all take responsibility in this endeavour
(from our places of work, personally, each family
and political, educational and cultural institution...).
Together we can help, and save the
future of millions of children who don’t have
the same opportunities as we do.
There is an ever-increasing number of people
who are gaining awareness and responsibility
regarding food, and from this perspective, opt
for veganism as a way to protect the planet.
What led you to become vegan? Moral, health
or aesthetic reasons?
Well, I think me being vegan was inherited. My
mother was already a vegan, and of course, I
learned from her.
She never pressured me, but I grew up with
this education in food, and the result today
is that her influence, and later, my studies on
food and the environment, have ultimately
made me choose this life and food philosophy.
Now, moreover, I’m a somewhat ‘radical’ vegan,
since my diet is based on raw food of
vegetable origin, which is known by the name
of ‘raw veganism’. In other words, I don’t eat
meat, fish, eggs, dairy... Nothing processed,
nor any food subjected to cooking...
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If we read and study in depth, “the issue of farms...
is a scandal”, pesticides...
I’ve adopted this life philosophy because, in addition
to feeling healthy, it makes me feel good,
and I believe that I’m contributing to helping the
environment...
There’s a documentary, “What the Health”,
which I recommend you watch, as it has helped
many people change their diet.
Your passion for fashion has been rewarded
with a long career in Paris with important international
companies... Are you yearning to
go back to work in the fashion sector some day?
I worked for Boucheron in the Place Vendome,
in luxury jewellery, I did an internship there.
The oldest jewellery store in France.
I also worked for Chanel and Corto Moltedo,
who’s the son of the founder of Bottega Veneta,
it’s a younger, trendier brand of Bottega
Veneta. I was fortunate to work closely with
him in marketing. My last job in Paris was at
the American company, Mint Buying Office,
(Saks Fifth Avenue NY). I worked at its Paris
office, for the American department for all
the buyers when they came to Paris during
Fashion Week. We organized the shows, the
collections... It was a very intense job, but
very interesting for me.
It’s fortunate that in my position in Marbella,
I get to organise many fashion events. I used
to do it at MC Café, in the Marbella Club, and
now we hold fashion shows every year at the
Sea Grill, which have been met with a positive
response and are proving highly successful: Salvatore
Ferragamo, Elisabetta Franchi, La Perla,
Virginia Macari...
We’re currently working on a project in Puente
Romano, a luxury shopping centre with top fashion
firms. We’re going to present it soon, and it
will be very important for Marbella, as we’ll be
bringing important international firms.
Kenza, you’ve proven yourself to be a very
versatile woman. Some may not be aware
of your role in the art world. You worked for
one of the most important art galleries in
Paris, the Moretti & Moretti Gallery, which
is particularly known for Street Art, and is
now located in Marbella, in the Marbella
Club Hotel and in NOBU HOTEL. What led
you to work in the art world, and what have
you learned from it?
Hubertus Hohenlohe invited me to a photography
exhibition at an art gallery, Moretti & Moretti,
when I lived in Paris. I was lucky enough
to meet and get to know the owners personally.
Two years later, I came back to Marbella and
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Hubertus invited me to a party at his house,
and I met the gallery owners again, who were
two brothers, ‘the Moretti brothers’.
At that time, they opened a gallery in the Marbella
Club, the one we know today, and as they
had to go to Paris for various reasons, they asked
me to take charge of the gallery.
And so I did, I confirmed my intention to take
charge of the Gallery in their absence, and one
weekend I went to Ibiza. Unfortunately, while I
was there, one of the brothers died. It was so
tragic! So I came back and was in charge of
the Gallery along with Patrick for a year, and I
was there for him during that time. Since then
we’ve had a very close relationship.
This year he’s opened a gallery in Puente Romano.
Patrick has some magnificent works in
Paris, a large collection with a lot of potential,
and now we’re going to open a gallery in Ibiza,
with Daniel’s help. He’s been a good client of
Moretti for many years, and now we’re going
to work on some great projects.
You currently work in the exclusive Puente
Romano Hotel. Tell us briefly about your career
path since your beginnings in the Hotel.
Although I grew up in Marbella, I didn’t know
Daniel personally. My mother studied with his
mother in London, and my family did know her
family but, as I lived abroad, I didn’t.
As I told you earlier, I worked at the Moretti &
Moretti Gallery for a year, and started organising
events to promote the different artists’ exhibitions...
I became known to the hotel group
for the events I organised, and they asked me
to help them as public relations of the Hotel...
I’ve gradually taken on more responsibilities,
and my position has continued developing to
this day.
It was three years ago that Daniel asked me to
get involved in a new project. The new project
was the creation of what we know today as the
OWNERS CLUB. For this purpose, and along
with him, I started to make a list of the most
influential people in Marbella (the established
Marbella-born families, as my family had lived
here for many, many years and we had a lot of
acquaintances), and that’s how this interesting
club, OWNERS CLUB, started.
You tend to travel a lot for work... Do you have
an anti-stress routine?
I love to travel, so I honestly enjoy all my trips...
I don’t have any stress, or very little! I’m a very
calm person, so stress doesn’t affect me much.
But I do walk 10 or 15 km, and this, you could
say, is an anti-stress routine that I do every
day. I need that me-time…
To finish up, tell me very briefly:
Your favourite film?
I have a lot! I love Memoirs of a Geisha, Breakfast
at Tiffany’s, To Catch a Thief, The Lover...
All the classics, in general.
A fear?
I’m not afraid of anything, I’m very spiritual.
A book you’d recommend?
At the moment I don’t have much time for reading.
Hemingway, when I was little, I loved reading
about all his travels, a true American adventurer;
Rhonda Byrne, the author of Self Help
books, such as The Secret; the Russian writer,
Pushkin, and François Sagan, a French writer.
A woman you consider charismatic, or is an
icon for you, and why?
I’ve always admired Jackie Kennedy’s sister
(Lee Radziwill). She was avant-garde for her
time, and worked as public relations and ambassador
for many fashion brands. An adventurous,
interesting, intellectual woman. Another
woman I admire is Amal Clooney, for her humanitarian
work and her intelligence; Angelina
Jolie for her projects in Cambodia and Africa.
And another is Jane Goodall, for her help in conserving
animal welfare, especially chimpanzees.
Her studies turned around and revolutionised
the knowledge that existed on human beings
and their behaviour, making comparisons with
the studies carried out on chimpanzees.
A man you admire?
My two grandfathers, of course, who always
took such good care of their family, and my father,
for his great loyalty to the family; Daniel
Shamoon, because he is a great entrepreneur, a
visionary, always having interesting, innovative
ideas... The good thing about him is that he’s
very humble, despite his position, he has a big
heart for all those who work for him, and for
everything he’s doing in all his humanitarian
projects; John Thomson because he is a great
professional, and also Donald Trump, because
despite the controversies that have always
surrounded him, I admire his management,
both politically and as president of the USA
(improvement in the economy and decrease in
unemployment), as well as on a family level,
as he gave his children a very strict education,
and nowadays all of them work with him.
Your favourite perfume?
Black Opium, and my friend Moretti also
brings me GIGI by Givenchy from Paris, and
I love it!
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EL CELLER DE
CAN ROCA
An emotional journey to the epicentre of flavour
Joan, Josep and Jordi. The Roca brothers, the three vertices of an
equilateral triangle whose synergy gives shape to a cuisine unlike any other.
A three-player game which is based on effort, perseverance, curiosity
and emotion. The result is El Celler de Can Roca, where gastronomy is
interpreted in a different, unique way. Cuisine, wine and the world
of desserts in a perfect fraternity to delight the palate.
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The Roca brothers’ passion for cooking originated
in Can Roca, the bar-restaurant that their
parents, Josep and Montserrat, opened on the
outskirts of Girona. Josep Roca Sr., who the
brothers affectionately nicknamed “the boss”,
was a bus driver on the line between Sant Esteve
de Llémena and Girona. One day, while
out on his usual route, he saw premises with a
for-sale sign, and did not think twice about it,
convinced that opening a restaurant opposite
a factory and next to a bus stop was a safe bet
when it came to getting clients.
In Can Roca, which still operates as a restaurant,
the three brothers grew up learning to
love cooking, with the inspiration of the dishes
that Montserrat and Granny Angeleta
prepared. The best place to learn that gastronomy
must be, above all, respectful, generous
and honest.
Years later, El Celler de Can Roca, the restaurant
the brothers decided to open, would be
awarded three Michelin stars, and was voted
The World’s Best Restaurant by The World’s
50 Best Restaurants on two occasions, in
2013 and 2015. This year, the same list has
named them ‘Best of The Best Restaurant’,
ad eternum.
TRADITION AND MODERNITY
The Roca brothers studied at the Escola
d’Hosteleria de Girona, where they learned
about the academic cuisine which, combined
with a traditional base, has resulted in an
internationally acclaimed restaurant, committed
to creative cuisine without losing sight
of its roots. “What matters is that the client
leaves happy and wants to come back, regardless
of whether the restaurant is number
one, or number two, three or fifty,” says Joan.
In El Celler de Can Roca the allocation of
roles among the three brothers is one of the
secrets of their success. Three brilliant minds
that come together to bring out the best in
themselves and each other. Joan, the eldest
brother, is the master chef. His dishes arbitrate
between science and tradition, technology
and sensitivity, and the result is an emotional
journey for the diner.
His contributions to sous-vide and low-temperature
cooking have transformed the way
of looking at 21st century gastronomy. Furthermore,
his generous vocation for teaching
has led him to reveal the secrets of his cuisine
for over 20 years, and to collaborate in
different university programmes, such as the
Harvard course ‘Science & Cooking’.
Joan was awarded an honorary doctorate by
the University of Girona. Additionally, this
year he has been named Honorary Academic
Member of the Royal European Academy of
Doctors, and together with his brothers, he is
an ambassador for the United Nations Sustainable
Development programmes.
WINES AND DESSERTS
Josep Roca’s first contact with wine was in
the cellar of his parents’ bar-restaurant, where
he did not hesitate to chat with customers,
even as a child. While playing, he laid the
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GASTRONOMY MUST BE, ABOVE
ALL, RESPECTFUL, GENEROUS
AND HONEST
foundations of his two great talents: wine and
dining service.
An expert in the art of food and wine pairing,
and maître of El Celler de Can Roca, he received
the National Gastronomy Award for Best Maître
in 2004, the National Gastronomy Award
and the International Academy of Gastronomy
Award for Best Sommelier on several occasions,
and the Gueridón Gold Award for Best
Maître in 2013.
Josep likes to call himself a “wine waiter” and,
according to the critics, he has achieved a
boundless associative aptitude for dishes and
wines. Nowadays he combines his work in El
Celler de Can Roca with teaching, as well as
writing a wine column for La Vanguardia and
travelling the world giving lectures.
For his part, Jordi Roca defines himself as “el
postrero”, which in Spanish means ‘the last to
arrive’, and it is also a play on the word postre,
which means ‘dessert’. Of the Roca brothers, he
is the last-born, and he makes the last dish served
to the diner. His training in the world of desserts
was under the talented Welsh pastry chef,
Damian Allsop, who provided him with all the
necessary tools to understand the secrets of a
culinary niche that allows you to “create and fly.”
Over the last few years Jordi has not stopped
having fun, dreaming, provoking and playing,
caught up in the absolute need to reflect his life
in desserts, where creativity can spring from a
walk, a landscape, a smell or an emotion. Within
his freedom and freshness, he likes to push the
boundaries. An irreverent fantasy that arrives
at the end of the meal, where the boundaries
between convention and fantasia have been
broken down.
This year Jordi Roca has been named Honorary
Academic Member of the Royal European Academy
of Doctors. In 2014, he was named The
World’s Best Pastry Chef in The World’s 50 Best
awards, and along with his brothers, he received
the Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts in 2015.
One of the secrets of El Celler de Can Roca’s
success lies in the raw materials. The Roca brothers
have not lost sight of tradition, but neither
have they sacrificed innovation, on the assumption
that the most diverse cuisine is always
more surprising and fun. A passionate, intelligent,
creative game, in which the dishes are
defined with commitment, drawing inspiration
from any aspect of life that is worthwhile.
In the Roca brothers’ restaurant, technical and
aesthetic perfection go hand in hand. Culinary
harmony where the luxury lies in emotion and
naturalness. A once-in-a-lifetime experience. El
Celler de Can Roca: the name says it all.
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Un viaje emocional al epicentro del sabor
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Joan, Josep y Jordi. Son los hermanos Roca,
tres vértices de un triángulo equilátero cuya
sinergia da forma a una cocina diferente a
todas. Un juego a tres bandas que tiene su
base en el esfuerzo, el tesón, la curiosidad y
la emoción. El resultado es El Celler de Can
Roca, donde la gastronomía se entiende de
una forma diferente y única. Cocina, vino y
mundo dulce en una confraternización perfecta
para el paladar.
La pasión por la cocina de los hermanos Roca
tiene su origen en Can Roca, la casa de comidas
que sus padres Josep y Montserrat abrieron
a las afueras de Girona. Josep Roca padre,
al que los hermanos apodan cariñosamente “el
jefe”, era conductor de autobús de línea entre
Sant Esteve de Llémena y Girona. Realizando
su ruta habitual, un día vio el cartel de un local
en venta y no se lo pensó, convencido de que
abrir un restaurante enfrente de una fábrica
y frente a una parada del autobús era una
apuesta segura a la hora de conseguir clientes.
En Can Roca, que todavía continúa en activo,
crecieron y aprendieron a amar la cocina los
tres hermanos, al calor de los platos que preparaba
Montserrat y la iaia Angeleta. El mejor
lugar para aprender que la gastronomía debe
ser, ante todo, respetuosa, generosa y honesta.
Años más tarde, el Celler de Can Roca, el restaurante
que se lanzaron a abrir los hermanos,
sería reconocido con tres estrellas Michelin
y considerado el mejor restaurante del
mundo por The World’s 50 Best Restaurants
en dos ocasiones, en 2013 y 2015. La misma
lista les ha proclamado este año, ad eternum,
Best of The Best Restaurant.
TRADICIÓN Y MODERNIDAD
Los hermanos Roca estudiaron en la Escola
d’Hosteleria de Girona, donde aprendieron
esa cocina académica que, combinada con
una base tradicional, ha dado como resultado
un restaurante reconocido internacionalmente,
comprometido con la cocina creativa sin
renunciar a sus orígenes. “Lo que importa es
que el cliente salga contento y tenga ganas
de volver, independientemente de si el restaurante
es el número uno o el número dos, el
tres o el cincuenta”, señala Joan.
En El Celler de Can Roca el reparto de los papeles
entre los tres hermanos es uno de los secretos
de su éxito. Tres mentes brillantes que
se unen para dar lo mejor de sí mismos. Joan,
el hermano mayor, es el maestro de la cocina.
Sus platos dialogan con la ciencia y la tradición,
la tecnología y la sensibilidad, y el resultado
es un viaje emocional para el comensal.
Sus aportaciones en la cocción controlada al
vacío y a baja temperatura han transformado
la manera de ver la gastronomía del siglo
XXI. Además, su generosa vocación formadora
le ha llevado a enseñar los secretos de su
cocina durante más de 20 años y a colaborar
en distintos programas universitarios como
el curso Science & Cooking de Harvard.
Joan ha sido reconocido como Doctor Honoris
Causa por la Universidad de Girona. Además,
este año ha sido nombrado Académico
de Honor de la Real Academia Europea de
Doctores y, junto a sus hermanos, es embajador
de los Programas de Desarrollo Sostenible
de Naciones Unidas.
VINOS Y POSTRES
Josep Roca tuvo su primer contacto con el
vino en la bodega del sótano de la fonda de
sus padres, donde no dudaba en charlar con
los clientes siendo todavía un niño. Entre juegos,
sentó las bases de sus dos grandes talentos:
el vino y la sala.
Experto en el arte del maridaje y maestro
de ceremonias en la sala de El Celler de Can
Roca, ha sido Premio Nacional de Gastronomía
al Mejor Maître de Sala en 2004, Premio
Nacional de Gastronomía y Premio de la Academia
Internacional de Gastronomía al Mejor
Sumiller en varias ocasiones, y Premio Gueridón
de Oro al mejor Maître de Sala en 2013.
A Josep le gusta llamarse a sí mismo
“camarero de vinos” y, según la crítica,
ha alcanzado una idoneidad asociativa
entre los platos y los caldos casi
infinita. Hoy combina su trabajo en El
Celler de Can Roca con la formación,
escribe sobre vinos en La Vanguardia
y recorre el mundo dando conferencias.
Por su parte, Jordi Roca es “el postrero”,
como él mismo se define. De los
hermanos Roca es el que nació en la
última posición y quien llega también
en último lugar al comensal. Su formación
en el mundo de lo dulce fue de la mano
del talentoso pastelero galés Damian Allsop,
quien le proporcionó todas las herramientas
necesarias para entender los secretos de una
parcela gastronómica que permite “crear y
volar”.
En los últimos años Jordi no ha dejado de divertirse,
soñar, provocar y jugar, en medio de
una necesidad absoluta de plasmar su vida en
dulce, donde la creatividad llega a través de
un paseo, un paisaje, un olor o una emoción.
Dentro de su libertad y frescura le gusta jugar
al límite. Una fantasía irreverente que llega
al final de la comida, donde se rompen los
límites entre lo establecido y la fascinación.
Jordi Roca ha sido nombrado este año Académico
de Honor de la Real Academia Europea de
Doctores. En 2014 fue nombrado Mejor Pastelero
del Mundo por The World’s 50 Best Awards,
y junto a sus hermanos ha recibido la Medalla
de Oro al Mérito en Bellas artes en 2015.
Uno de los secretos del éxito de El Celler de
Can Roca reside en la materia prima. Los
hermanos Roca no han renunciado a la tradición,
pero tampoco a la innovación, dando por
sentado que la cocina más diversa siempre es
más sorprendente y divertida. Un juego pasional,
inteligente y creativo, en el que los platos
son conformados a golpe de compromiso,
recibiendo la inspiración de cualquier aspecto
de la vida que merezca la pena.
En el restaurante de los hermanos Roca, la
perfección técnica y estética se dan la mano.
Armonía culinaria donde el lujo es la emoción
y la naturalidad. Una experiencia única e irrepetible.
Es El Celler de Can Roca: su nombre
lo dice todo.
LA GASTRONOMÍA
DEBE SER,
ANTE TODO,
RESPETUOSA,
GENEROSA
Y HONESTA
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Baths Baños: 6 | Asking price Precio Venta: 8,500,000€
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plendid mansion located in an elevated position in the privileged
community of Sierra Blanca. On the ground floor we find
an impressive entrance hall with handmade Moroccan style
domes, an interior patio that imitates the Alhambra, a large living
room with fireplace and direct access to the terraces. It also has
a classic, elegant and very cozy dining room; a fully equipped kitchen
with granite countertop and a second independent entrance
to access the pool area, two bedrooms with bathroom and a guest
toilet. In the basement there is a gym, cinema and games room,
library, garage for 4 cars and another apartment for the staff with
bedroom en suite and kitchen.
Espléndida mansión ubicada en una posición elevada en la privilegiada
comunidad de Sierra Blanca. En la planta baja encontramos un impresionante
hall de entrada con cúpulas de estilo marroquí hechas a
mano, un patio interior al estilo de La Alhambra, un gran salón con chimenea
y acceso directo a las terrazas. También cuenta con un comedor
clásico, elegante y muy acogedor; una cocina totalmente equipada
con encimera de granito y una segunda entrada independiente para
acceder a la zona de la piscina, dos dormitorios con baño y un aseo
para invitados. En el sótano hay un gimnasio, sala de cine y juegos,
biblioteca, garaje para 4 coches y otro apartamento para el personal
con dormitorio en suite y cocina.
Info: Ana Pavón | +34 644 54 20 81 | +34 951 50 81 26 | www.lionsproperties.es
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Dr.Ace Korkchi stands behind the concept of working in a space not defined by
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eye for aesthetics which he implements in the art of designing the smiles, using a
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La Zagaleta
Country Club
Built Construido: 2,560m2 / 2,176 m2 | Plot Parcela: 8,209 m2 | Beds Habitaciones: 8 | Baths Baños: 8
Asking price Precio Venta: 11,900,000€
This property is an impressive contemporary villa, timeless and
elegant in its form and style, with breathtaking views of the
Mediterranean coast, which stretches from Puerto Banus to
Gibraltar and the Atlas Mountains from Morocco. Located on a very
private and secluded plot of 8,209 m2 with spectacular landscapes
with majestic cypresses, pines and cork trees. The house is designed
on two levels and finished with materials of the highest quality and
the best line engineering systems. The magnificent floor-to-ceiling
windows give a beautiful light to the versatile living space.
Esta propiedad es una impresionante villa contemporánea, atemporal
y elegante en su forma y estilo, con impresionantes vistas de la
costa mediterránea, que se extiende desde Puerto Banús a Gibraltar
y las montañas del Atlas desde Marruecos. Ubicado en una parcela
muy privada y aislada de 8,209 m2 con paisajes espectaculares,
majestuosos cipreses, pinos y alcornoques. La casa está diseñada
en dos niveles y terminada con materiales de la más alta calidad y
los mejores sistemas de ingeniería. Los magníficos ventanales del
piso al techo dan una hermosa luz a la versátil sala de estar.
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Info: Ana Pavón | +34 644 54 20 81 | +34 951 50 81 26 | www.lionsproperties.es
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MAGNIFICENT
DUPLEX PENTHOUSE
Built Construido: 220 m2 | Terrace Terraza: 140 m2 | Beds Habitaciones: 3
Baths Baños: 3 | Asking price Precio Venta: 850,000€
M
agnificent duplex penthouse located in a luxury gated
community in The Golden Mile, with spectacular panoramic
views of the sea, from Fuengirola to Gibraltar, communal
gardens and swimming pool and 5 minutes driving from
Marbella Centro. It has 220m2 built, distributed in an entrance
hall, 3 bedrooms en suite, the master room with dressing room,
spacious and bright living room with direct access to the terraces.
140m2 of terraces facing east, south and west, from you can enjoy
sea viewings anywhere in the house. Fully fitted kitchen with dining
room, and laundry room. It has also two parking spaces and
storage. Living here is a real luxury!
Magnifico ático ubicado en una lujosa urbanización cerrada en La Milla
de Oro, con espectaculares vistas panorámicas al mar, desde Fuengirola
hasta Gibraltar, con jardines y piscina comunitarios y a 5 minutos
conduciendo de Marbella Centro. Tiene 220m2 construidos, distribuidos
en espacioso hall de entrada, 3 dormitorios con cuarto de baño en
suite y el dormitorio principal con vestidor, amplio y luminoso salón
con acceso directo a las terrazas. 140m2 de terrazas con orientación
este, sur y oeste, donde se puede disfrutar de vistas al mar desde cualquier
lugar de la casa. Cocina completamente equipada, zona de comedor
y con lavadero. Dispone de dos plazas de garaje y trastero. ¡Vivir
aquí es un autentico lujo!
Info: Ana Pavón | +34 644 54 20 81 | +34 951 50 81 26 | www.lionsproperties.es
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MÉRIDA
ISMAEL
The avant-garde architect
The architecture studio Ismael Merida Architects
was created in 1996 by Ismael Mérida,
an architect graduated from the University
of Seville, having his studio in Urb. Marbella
Real, office 32, Marbella (ismaelmerida.com).
His activity is developed mainly in the Costa
del Sol, and has projects spread over the Spanish
geography, Lisbon, Casablanca, Tangier,
Dominican Republic ...
It develops its work fundamentally in the following
areas:
- Residential: villas and residential complexes
- Leisure architecture: Hotels, shopping centres,
sports centres, leisure centres and golf resorts.
- Author’s architecture, aimed at those clients
committed to design, who demand personalised
projects and where spatiality and new materials
are at the service of the avant-garde.
It has a multidisciplinary team that encompasses
all fields of architecture: architects,
engineers, quantity surveyors, draughtsmen
and graphic designers in order to reach all
fields of architecture.
But if there is one, where this team stands out
is in avant-garde design: signature architecture
and modern spaces.
Its attraction, Orient: as influence Bali, Thailand...
They are passionate about Mikonos, Ibiza, the
Mediterranean are their roots.
Water is the protagonist in their work; it has
multiple forms: from a sheet reflecting our facade,
to the murmur created by its movement
meandering between ditches and canals... or
the theatricality of a large waterfall or a lagoon
that is confused with infinity.
The study and commitment with the Environment
where they build, the sensitization
towards the environment looking for the integration
of the projects with it.
It is very important in this way of creating
that the work lasts in time. This is what we
are looking for: The Fusion of styles and languages;
in the search for Harmony. The dialogue
between tradition and modernity.
And what obsesses this study is the cult of
Detail: it is right here where the difference of
a great project lies.
What stands out in his works: Spatiality: the
richness of the spaces as an objective in the
design; opposing spaces, double heights, the
perspectives they aim to create, their theatricality.
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Sierra Blanca C/. Rossini
Riva
PHILOSOPHY
The only protagonist of the work is its owner.
It is he who will enjoy it. For ISMAEL MERI-
DA ARQUITECTOS a good project is not the
one that dazzles our ego, but the one in which
we understood his dream, understood what he
needed and gave him an answer. That is why we
do not have a pre-established style. The form,
its aesthetics, will result from this relationship.
Today they say they are fortunate to be immersed
in projects that excite them, from an exclusive
complex of villas in Ibiza, to a luxury hotel on
the golden mile, passing through the first urbanization
of villas in Marbella, where the streets
are roads, there is no asphalt, there are no cars,
only gardens, sports and walks; cars circulate
underground: quality of life.
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Residential Infinity
Ismael
MÉRIDA
The List
La Quinta
El estudio de arquitectura ISMAEL MERIDA
ARQUITECTOS se creó en 1.996 por Ismael
Mérida, arquitecto titulado por la Universidad
de Sevilla, teniendo su estudio en Urb. Marbella
Real, office 32, Marbella.
Su actividad se desarrolla principalmente en la
Costa del Sol, y cuenta con proyectos repartidos
por la geografía española, Lisboa, Casablanca,
Tánger, Republica Dominicana....
Desarrolla su trabajo fundamentalmente en las
siguientes áreas:
- Residencial: villas y complejos residenciales
- Arquitectura del ocio: Hoteles, centros comerciales,
deportivos, lúdicos y resorts de golf.
- Arquitectura de autor, encaminada a aquellos
clientes comprometidos con el diseño, que demandan
proyectos personalizados y donde la
espacialidad y los nuevos materiales estén al
servicio de la vanguardia.
Cuenta con un equipo multidisciplinar, que engloba
todos los campos de la arquitectura: Arquitectos,
ingenieros, aparejadores, delineantes y
diseñadores gráficos con el fin de llegar a todos
los campos de la arquitectura.
Pero si hay uno, donde este equipo destaque es
en el Diseño vanguardista: arquitectura de autor
y espacios modernos.
Su atracción, Oriente: como influencia Bali, Tailandia…
Les apasiona Mikonos, Ibiza, el Mediterráneo
son sus raíces.
El Agua es protagonista en su obra; tiene múltiples
formas: desde una lámina reflejando nuestra
fachada, al murmullo que crea su movimiento
serpenteando entre acequias y canales... o la
teatralidad de una gran cascada o una laguna
que se confunde con el infinito.
El estudio y compromiso con el Entorno donde
construyen, la sensibilización hacia el medio
buscando la integración de los proyectos con el
mismo.
Es muy importante en esta forma de crear que
la obra perdure en el tiempo. Para ello se busca:
La Fusión de estilos y lenguajes; en la búsqueda
de la Armonía. El diálogo entre tradición y
modernidad.
Y lo que obsesiona a este estudio es el culto al
Detalle: es justo aquí donde radica la diferencia
de un gran proyecto.
Llama la atención en sus obras: La Espacialidad:
La riqueza de los espacios como objetivo
en el diseño; espacios que se oponen, la doble
altura, las perspectivas que quieren crear, su
teatralidad.
SU FILOSOFÍA
El único protagonista de la obra es su propietario.
Es él quien la disfrutará. Para ISMAEL
MERIDA ARQUITECTOS un buen proyecto no
es aquel que deslumbra nuestro ego, sino aquel
en el cual entendimos su sueño, comprendimos
lo que necesitaba y le dimos una respuesta. Por
ello no tenemos un estilo preestablecido. La forma,
su estética, resultará de esta relación.
Hoy dicen de ser afortunados de estar inmersos
en proyectos que les Apasionan, desde un
complejo exclusivo de villas en Ibiza, a un hotel
de gran lujo en la milla de oro, pasando por
la primera urbanización de villas en Marbella,
donde las calles son caminos, no hay asfalto, no
hay coches, solo jardines, deportes y paseos; los
coches circulan underground: calidad de vida.
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Regarding the reform of
Inheritance Tax
in Andalusia
By Santiago de la Cruz
Following the coming into force of Decree-Law 1/2019 on
11 April 2019, inheritance tax has ceased to be a headache
for families in Andalusia.
For Inheritances, there will be a 99% reduction on the
amount of tax payable for properties acquired due to the
death of a spouse or direct relative and the regional reductions
that were already in force will be maintained, i.e. the
1,000,000 euro reduction on the tax base so that properties
acquired through an inheritance up to that maximum
amount are not adversely affected, because otherwise these
would end up having to pay 1% instead of paying no tax,
as explained in the preamble to the regulation. Additionally,
for Donations, there will also be a reduction of 99%
of the tax charge for acquisitions from spouses and direct
relatives meaning that in practice, this tax is practically
eliminated for these groups of taxpayer.
The regulation has been well-received in the cosmopolitan
province of Malaga, especially along its coast, where citizens
from all over the world live, reside and periodically
visit and own property and assets. We can now tell them
that they too have reason to receive this regulation gladly
and celebrate the gradual evolution of the perception of
inheritance tax from an investment obstacle or barrier to
an “almost” forgotten obstacle or barrier. We’re making
progress, but we’re not there yet, as we will now see.
In 2014, the Ruling of the European Union Court of Justice
put an end to inheritance tax discrimination with
respect to citizens of the EU because up until that ruling,
Inheritance Tax had to be paid on all inheritance and donations
from non-residents in Spain applying the State
regulations, without the possibility of applying the tax
benefits of the autonomous regions. If this ruling hadn’t
been passed, Law 26/2014 wouldn’t have been approved
and if this Law hadn’t been approved, EU citizens or those
from the European Economic Area (EEA) with investments
in Andalusia would not be able to benefit from the
discounts of the autonomous region of Andalusia today.
So today, for an inheritance where the deceased and
the heir (parents and children or husband and wife, for
example) are EU residents, it will be possible to apply
the tax allowances of Andalusian (99% reduction of the
tax charge for properties acquired as a result of the death
of spouses and direct relatives) if there is some connection
with this Region.
But, as we were saying, we are making progress but we
still have a long way to go. Nationals of countries outside
the scope of the European Union or EEA are “still” discriminated
against and although various sentences have
openly declared that the discrimination of non-EU citizens
violates the essential principle of the free movement
of capital and consequently EU Law, the legislative change
is not “yet” sufficient with respect to these people.
The Supreme Court has already expressed its opinion,
accepting that the discrimination of non-EU citizens is
not possible, thus forcing the acceptance of voluntary tax
payments by non-EU citizens with the tax allowances
of the Autonomous Region with which they are related.
When dealing with the scope of the principle of the free
movement of capital, the CJEU did not hesitate to confirm
that the 2014 ruling not only eliminated the discrimination
of citizens of the EU and the EEA but directly
eliminated discrimination regardless of whether the citizen
was from the EU or EEA or outside of the EU.
There are already binding consultations from the General
Directorate of Taxes prioritising EU Law and emphasising
the non-exclusion of citizens who do not belong
to the EU or EEA. But the Tax Agency is being stubborn
and continues to resist the change and in spite of
the indications from the European Union through the
Commission, it is still fighting it in the Supreme Court’s
Chamber for appeals against administrative decisions
to see if it can continue to discriminate against non-EU
citizens.
Hopefully we will soon be able to say, with no ongoing administrative
battles, that all citizens -without exceptionswith
a connection to Andalusia can benefit from the tax
reductions on inheritance and donations contained in the
new Andalusian regulations and we can make Marbella
and the whole of Malaga even more attractive -if that’s possible-
and I am sure it is possible from a tax point of view.
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SOBRE LA REFORMA EL IMPUESTO DE SUCESIONES EN ANDALUCÍA
Tras la entrada en vigor del Decreto-ley
1-/2019, el 11 de abril de 2019, el impuesto
de sucesiones ha dejado de ser un dolor
de cabeza para las familias en la Comunidad
andaluza.
En la modalidad de Sucesiones, se bonifica
el 99% de la cuota del impuesto para
las adquisiciones por fallecimiento de cónyuges
y parientes directos y se mantienen
las reducciones autonómicas que ya estaban
vigentes antes, es decir, la reducción
de 1.000.000 de euros sobre la base imponible
con la finalidad de no perjudicar
a las adquisiciones por herencias de hasta
dicho importe, ya que de otro modo tendrían
que pasar de no tributar a hacerlo
por el 1%, tal y como explica la Exposición
de motivos de la norma. Además en la
modalidad del impuesto de Donaciones se
bonifica también el 99% de la cuota del impuesto
para adquisiciones por cónyuges y
parientes directos con lo que en la práctica
supone la casi eliminación del gravamen
para estos grupos de contribuyentes.
Acogida con satisfacción la norma, en la
cosmopolita provincia de Málaga y especialmente
en su costa viven, residen o
nos visitan periódicamente, ciudadanos
de todo el mundo que mantienen propiedades
y bienes. Ahora, les podemos decir
que también ellos pueden recibir con satisfacción
la norma y ver con buenos ojos
la paulatina evolución de la percepción
del impuesto del impuesto de sucesiones
como una traba o barrera de inversión
hasta una traba o barrera “casi” olvidada.
Hemos avanzado en el camino, pero
no hemos terminado de recorrerlo, como
veremos a continuación
En año 2104 la Sentencia del Tribunal de
Justicia de la Unión Europea acabó con la
discriminación en el impuesto de sucesiones
respecto de ciudadanos de la UE porque
hasta dicha sentencia en todas las herencias
y donaciones de no residentes en
España se debía pagar por el Impuesto de
Sucesiones aplicando la normativa estatal
y sin posibilidad de aplicar los beneficios
fiscales autonómicos. De no haberse dictado
esta sentencia no se habría aprobado
la Ley 26/2014 y de no haberse aprobado
esta Ley los ciudadanos de la UE o del Espacio
Económico Europeo (EEE) con intereses
en Andalucía no podrían beneficiarse
hoy de la rebaja autonómica Andaluza.
Así, hoy, en una herencia en la que el fallecido
y el heredero (padre e hijo o marido
y esposa, por ejemplo) sean residentes
comunitarios, se podrán aplicar los beneficios
fiscales de la Comunidad Andaluza
(bonificación del 99% de la cuota del impuesto
para las adquisiciones por fallecimiento
de cónyuges y parientes directos)
si con ella existe un punto de conexión.
Pero, como decía, hemos avanzado en el
camino, pero no hemos terminado de recorrerlo.
Los nacionales de países fuera
del ámbito de la Unión Europea o del EEE
“todavía” son discriminados y aunque
varias sentencias han declarado abiertamente
que la discriminación de extracomunitarios
vulnera un principio esencial
como es el de la libre de circulación de
capitales y consecuentemente el Derecho
de la UE, el cambio legislativo “aun” no es
suficiente respecto de ellos.
El Tribunal Supremo ya se ha pronunciado
aceptando que no es posible la discriminación
de extracomunitarios, forzando
así el que se acepten autoliquidaciones
de extracomunitarios con los beneficios
fiscales autonómicas de la Comunidad
Autónoma con la que exista conexión. El
TJUE al hablar del alcance del principio
de libertad de movimientos de capitales
no dudaba en afirmar que la sentencia
del año 2014 no solo eliminaba la discriminación
de ciudadanos de la UE y del
Espacio Económico Europeo, eliminaba,
sin más, la discriminación con independencia
que el ciudadano lo fuera de la UE
del EEE o fuera extracomunitario.
Existen ya consultas vinculantes de la
Dirección General de Tributos jerarquizando
el Derecho de la UE y pronunciándose
sobre la no exclusión de ciudadanos
no pertenecientes a la UE o al EEE. Pero
la Hacienda Pública se muestra tozuda y
sigue apretando en su sinsentido; y aun
a pesar de lo que nos indica la Unión Europea
a través de la Comisión mantiene,
pugna aun en la Sala de lo Contencioso-Administrativo
del Supremo para ver
si puede seguir discriminando a los ciudadanos
extracomunitarios.
Esperamos poder decir que en breve y
sin ninguna pugna administrativa todos
los ciudadanos -sin más- con un punto de
conexión en Andalucía podremos acogernos
a los beneficios fiscales en materia de
sucesiones y donaciones recogidos en la
nueva norma andaluza y podamos hacer
algo más atractiva -si cabe, y sí cabe fiscalmente-
Marbella y toda Málaga.
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What’s the true essence of ANTIMA Homes? Why that name?
To quote 1937 Nobel Prize winner Albert Szent, “Discovery consists of looking
at the same thing as everyone else, and thinking something different.’’ This point
of view forms part of our philosophy: Each day we are looking around us to find
the extraordinary in the ordinary; the new in the old.” We see the potential in the
houses we purchase; the possibilities of creating a
unique home. It’s in our DNA: the beauty of new
beginnings. This is the legacy of an Antima home.
Through this concept and the ambition for new
beginnings, Antima was created. We are a family
union, incorporating past, present and future generations
of the Bredmoe family, and following the
path my father taught me: that the essence of our
company should be grounded on Generations of
Trust. We created the Antima name from the first
syllable of the second name of each of our children’s
names: Sander Anton, Sivert Tinius, and
Synne Marie; and so the brand was born.
Each house you create is unique. In this one we’re
in now, of colonial style, I can clearly see the display
of talent that lies in every detail, from the choice of
the location, the interior and exterior renovation of
the house, the landscaping, the careful selection of
materials and the exquisite taste in decoration... A
great team.Tell us, for those who don’t know you...
Where did your passion for creating unique homes
with the firm ANTIMA come from?
Many years ago, I learned that life was more than
work, phones and stock prices. I took my family
on a long-promised world tour in a 35 metre
Explorer yacht, where we learnt that the most
important things in life are experiences. We had
three kids all under 10 and together we built an
amazing salt-water aquarium (we found shells,
sand, water…); we went diving for pearls, we saw
sand turtles on the beach… all things that awakened
our senses, just as our homes do.
Our aspiration is that owners of Antima homes can
feel alive and enjoy every single detail of their new
home. From the moment they wake up to a view of
the magnificent sunrise, until bedtime when they
can relax with an outlook to the changing hues of
the Mediterranean sky at night. Our homes are set
in some of the most fantastic locations, always just
a few minutes from the beaches of Marbella.
We are building environments which evoke the senses: intimate interiors with
refined decors and handmade furniture, using exceptional quality of materials
and harmoniously intertwined colour schemes. We work hard to synergise the
spaces with the natural environment: creating impressive landscapes, like melodies
which rise and fall as a waterfall.. .and yet we always take care to create
homes that are incredibly functional and comfortable.
You’re specialised in ‘Prime Location’ projects and investments... You’re currently
opting specifically for the areas of Nueva Andalucía, La Cerquilla, Los
Naranjos Golf, Las Brisas... What is the expected growth of your market? What
future perspectives do you have on the Costa del Sol?
Since 2016 there has been a strong demand for the construction of new villas and
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modern apartments in the Marbella area: more
specifically in Nueva Andalucía and Las Brisas.
And although reports show a slowdown in sales
on the Costa del Sol in the second half of last year
(2018), they predict a recovery towards the end
of this year. Malaga has always been a spearhead
in the Spanish real estate market, and one of the
most dynamic property investment destinations.
However, it’s important to mention factors that
have caused intermittent ups and downs in this
market, such as the fall in sales suffered by the
shock of everything related to Brexit, and the
subsequent growth in demand from Scandinavian
customers, which lead to market recovery. A
general upturn in the economy in 2019 together
with a decline in debt, lower interest and unemployment
rates, have together reinforced the
acceleration in the market during these first six
months. In Antima’s case, we move in a slightly
more stable market. Our owners belong in the
high purchase power niche, and are usually impervious
to economic changes and price points.
How quickly can you make your business grow?
We have had exponential growth since 2015 and
according to our calculations, are set to grow by
35% during 2020, thanks to new projects that
we have underway.
I like the perspective you have of looking for the
diamond in the rough, the beauty, the potential,
and you opted for Marbella as a city to expand
and develop your businesses. What’s your
strategy for acquiring a villa, for example? Do
you only do this on the Costa del Sol, or do you
have other areas of expansion in sight?
Location is a crucial factor in the decision-making
process when choosing our next project;
although everything is based on intuition. When
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I visit a potential property, I can quickly detect
its potential: I like to call it a connection, just like
love at first sight… it’s a second, a click, and immediately
I know: this will be an Antima home.
Of course it’s important that we do not leave out
the important economic details that need to be
considered before making the final decision.
We currently have projects in Marbella, Ibiza,
London, Oslo and Los Angeles.
Helene Forbes Flenei, co-founder of Christians &
Hennie (Interior Designer), met your father. She
says that he was a very strong, solid, trustworthy
man... and she describes him as a gentleman. I
suppose that, like father, like son, and the result
of the passion and work of the Brendmoe family
can be enjoyed in each of ANTIMA’s creations.
Do you feel identified with your father? With his
values? A value that your father and you share.
My father instilled and educated me with his
strong values: respect, honesty, sincerity, family,
loyalty and trust. These values have accompanied
me in every step I have taken in my life, whether
in business or in my personal and family relationships.
These are the values that I share with
my wife, Hanne, and that our children have learned
and inherited from us. In addition, our philosophy
and passion have driven the growth of the
Antima family. We have carefully selected great
professionals who share our values. Together we
are a strong and stable team working as one. I
can proudly say that Antima is a family company.
How do you see the youth of today?
I have my children as examples: honest, hardworking,
responsible and committed. They want
to be part of…, to belong…, to grow... They were
born in the new era, in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
It is a magnificent generation. A Generation
of Trust
Any advice for new entrepreneurs?
Work hard!
What’s the secret to success?
Hard work (laughs)
What’s success for you?
To make others happy
When did you create Antima Charity Foundation,
and why?
As Henry David Thoreau said: “What is the use
of a house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet
to put it on?” Antima Charity Foundation was
created in 2015. Collaborating with different
organisations around the world, we campaign
against poverty, animal rights and environmental
issues. I consider myself a very lucky
person. I believe that life has given me a great
deal and that every day it continues to offer me
new opportunities to grow. And because of this I
strongly believe in giving back; in projecting my
gratitude and supporting these causes with my
little grain of sand.
What prompted you to invest in the Costa del Sol?
I have spent many summers in Marbella with
my family. We loved to come and enjoy the climate,
the people, the food, and I knew the area
very well. So when we decided to grow Antima
and start building in beautiful enclaves around
Europe, it was something we didn’t even have
to think twice about, we wanted to be able to
spend as much time here as possible.
After living in Marbella for some years, do you
feel integrated in the Spanish culture?
Absolutely. Food, sunshine, and a convivial atmosphere,
are amongst the external factors
that have contributed to an improved quality of
life for us. But even more important, as a family,
is how quickly our children have adapted to life
here. This was the definitive in making us feel
part of this wonderful city.
Do you speak Spanish?
Un poquito ….(laughter)
Any particular hobby?
Sports, travels and music
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¿Cuál es la verdadera esencia de ANTIMA Homes?,
¿Por qué ese nombre?
Permíteme que para contestar a esta pregunta utilice
palabras del Premio Nobel, Albert Szent: “Descubrir
consiste en mirar lo que todo el mundo mi, y pensar de
forma diferente” , y para nosotros es esencial este punto
de vista, “cada día miramos a nuestro alrededor para
encontrar los extraordinario en lo ordinario, lo nuevo
en lo viejo” Antima tiene como seña de identidad el poder
ver el potencial y las posibilidades de las casas que
compramos para crear nuestros hogares, nuestro AND
está en la belleza de los nuevos comienzos. Así surgió
Antima, una unión familiar que refleja la illusion de los
nuevos comienzos, incorporando a las nuevas generaciones
Bredmoe como esencia de la compañía, tal como
hizo mi padre conmigo, siguiendo con el legado de una
Generación de Confianza, por ello, la primera sílaba del
segundo nombre de cada uno de nuestros hijos ha compuesto
el nombre de nuestra marca y por tanto, nuestra
esencia: Sander Anton, Sivert Tinius, y Synne Marie.
John
EN CASA DE
Brendmoe
Cada casa que creáis es única. En esta en la que nos
encontramos, de estilo colonial, desde luego veo el
despliegue de talento que hay detrás de cada detalle,
desde la elección de la ubicación de la vivienda, la renovación
interior y exterior de la casa, el paisajismo y
la cuidada selección de materiales, el exquisito gusto
en la decoración… Un gran equipo. Cuéntanos para
los que no te conozcan ¿De dónde te nació tu pasión
por crear casas únicas con la firma ANTIMA?
Hace mucho tiempo aprendí que la vida era más que
trabajo, teléfonos y los precios de las acciones.... Llevé
a mi familia a recorrer el mundo en un yate explorador
de 35 metros de eslora, donde entendí que lo más importante
en la vida son las experiencias ya que teníamos
3 hijos menores de 10 años con los que construimos
un increíble acuario de agua salada (encontramos
conchas, arena, agua...), fuimos a bucear en busca de
perlas, vimos tortugas de arena en la playa.... cosas que
provocaban todos los sentidos....como nuestras casas.
Queremos que los propietarios de un hogar de Antima
puedan sentir, vivir y disfrutar de cada detalle de su
nuevo hogar, desde el momento en que se despiertan
con las vistas de un magnífico amanecer hasta que se
acuestan con los románticos colores del cielo azul mediterráneo que nos
proporcionan las fantásticas localizaciones que elegimos, y todo a sólo
unos minutos de las playas de Marbella. Construimos un ambiente perfecto
para los sentidos: un interior acogedor con una decoración refinada y
muebles hechos a mano, la excepcional calidad de los materiales elegidos, la
armonía de los colores entrelazados, la fusión con el entorno creando paisajes
impresionantes, las melodías que surgen con el agua de las cascadas,…y
todo ello siendo muy funcional y confortable.
Estáis especializados en proyectos e inversiones “Prime Location”… Actualmente
estáis apostando concretamente por las zonas de Nueva Andalucía,
La Cerquilla, Los Naranjos Golf, Las Brisas… ¿Cuál es el crecimiento esperado
de tu mercado?, ¿Qué previsión de futuro tienes en La Costa del Sol?
Desde el año 2016 existe una fuerte demanda de nuevas villas y apartamentos
modernos construidos en la zona de Marbella, más concretamente
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en Nueva Andalucía y Las Brisas.
Existen informes que recogen una desaceleración
de las ventas en la Costa del Sol en la segunda
mitad del año pasado, pudiendo apreciar
su recuperación a finales del año.
Málaga ha sido la punta de lanza de España
por ser siempre uno de los mercados inmobiliarios
más dinámicos del país pero podríamos
mencionar varios factores por los cuales sufre
altibajos intermitentes, como pudo ser la caída
de las ventas sufridas por la conmoción de todo
lo referente al Brexit como factor de desaceleración
o el crecimiento de la demanda de clientes
escandinavos como factor recuperador. La
aceleración económica generalizada de este año
2019 con descensos de a deuda, la bajada de los
tipos de interés y de la tasa de desempleo han
reforzado el dinamismo de estos primeros seis
meses. En nuestro caso, nos movemos en un
mercado ligeramente más estable, ya que nuestros
propietarios pertenecen a los nichos de alto
poder adquisitivo, que suele ser menos sensible
a los cambios económicos e insensible al precio.
¿Cuán rápido puedes hacer crecer tu negocio?
Hemos tenido un crecimiento exponencial desde el
año 2015, por lo que, según nuestros cálculos, creceremos
un 35% en el próximo año 2020 gracias
a los nuevos proyectos que ya están en marcha.
Me gusta la perspectiva que tienes de buscar
el diamante en bruto, la belleza, el potencial
y apostasteis por Marbella como una ciudad
para expandir y desarrollar vuestros negocios.
¿Cuál es tu estrategia de adquisición de una
villa por ejemplo?, ¿Esto lo hacéis solamente
en La Costa del Sol o tenéis otros puntos de expansión
a la vista?
La localización es el factor crucial para tomar
la decisión de visitar la propiedad, pero después
todo se basa en intuición. Cuando realizamos
visitas para comprar propiedades, detecto rápidamente
el potencial, me gusta llamarlo conexión.
Es como si sintiera que caigo enamorado
o amor a primera vista....es un segundo, un clic
y enseguida lo sé: esté será un hogar de Antima
Por supuesto no me olvido de los importantes
detalles económicos que evidentemente están
encima de la mesa para la toma final de la decisión.
En estos momentos tenemos proyectos en
Marbella, Ibiza, Londres, Oslo y Los Angeles.
Helene Forbes Flenei, co-founder of Christians
& Hennie (Interior Designer), conoció a tú padre.
Ella afirma que era un hombre muy fuerte,
solido, digno de confianza… y ella lo describe
como un “gentleman”. Supongo que de tal palo
tal astilla y el resultado de la pasión y el trabajo
de la Familia Brendmoe, lo podemos disfrutar
en cada una de las creaciones que hace AN-
TIMA. ¿Te identificas con tu padre?, ¿Con sus
valores?, ¿Un valor común entre tú y tu padre?
Mi padre me inculcó y educó bajo sus fuertes
valores: respecto, honradez, sinceridad, amor a
la familia, lealtad y confianza. Estos valores me
han acompañado en cada paso que ido dando
en mi vida, ya sea para los negocios como para
mis relaciones personales y familiares. Valores
que pude ver en mi mujer, Hanne, y que nos
gusta pensar, y así lo comprobamos cada día,
que nuestros hijos han heredado y aprendido de
nosotros. Pero además, nuestro crecimiento ha
impulsado que el crecimiento de la familia Antima,
habiendo elegido grandes profesionales que
también comparten estos valores siendo ahora
un equipo fuerte y estable que rema en la misma
dirección. Antima es una empresa familiar.
¿Cómo ves a la juventud de hoy en día?
Tengo a mis hijos como ejemplo: honestos,
trabajadores, responsables y comprometidos.
Quieren ser parte de..., pertenecer..., crecer...
Nacieron en la nueva era, en la Cuarta Revolución
Industrial. Es una generación magnífica.
Es una generación de confianza
¿Algún consejo a los nuevos emprendedores?
¡Trabaja duro!
¿Cuál es el secreto para el éxito?
Trabajar duro (risas)
¿Qué es el éxito para ti?
Ser capaz de hacer feliz a los demás
¿Cuándo creaste la Fundación Antima y por qué?
Como dijo Henry David Thoreau: “¿De qué sirve
un hogar si no tienes un planeta tolerante
donde pornerlo?” La Fundación Antima Charity
fue creada en 2015 para colabora con diferentes
organizaciones de todo el mundo para trabajar
contra la pobreza, en favor de los derechos de
los animales y los factores medioambientales.
Me considero una persona muy afortunada.
Creo que la vida me ha dado mucho y que cada
día me sigue ofreciendo nuevas oportunidades
de crecer, por lo que creo fielmente en que debo
intentar poder proyectar mi gratitud pudiendo
apoyar estas causas con mi granito de arena.
¿Qué te impulso a invertir en La Costa del Sol?
He veraneando durante muchos años en Marbella,
a la familia nos encantaba venir a disfrutar
del clima, la gente, la comida, ... Conocía muy
bien la zona, por ello, cuando decidimos hacer
crecer Antima y empezar a construir en hermosos
enclaves dentro de Europa, fue algo en lo
que ni siquiera tuvimos que pensar, queríamos
poder pasar el mayor tiempo posible aquí.
Viviendo estos años en Marbella, ¿Te sientes
integrado en la cultura española?
Absolutamente. Los factores externos como
son la comida, el sol, la alegría de la gente, etc.,
nos han ayudado a mejorar nuestra calidad de
vida; pero lo más importante, como familia, lo
rápido que se amoldaron nuestros hijos fue
definitivo para sentirnos parte de esta maravillosa
cuidad.
¿Hablas español?
Un poquito ….(ríe)
¿Algún hobby en particular?
Deportes, viajar y la música
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Antima is a family-run company developing exclusive, furnished properties in
Marbella. By pursuing excellence and quality in every project, Antima has established
some of the most prestigious homes around the world.
We have a handful of beautiful estates for sale at the moment. For more
information please contact our exclusive listing agent Solvilla.
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SU
PER
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GLAMOUR
on the high seas
Superyachts are the ultimate
expression of sophistication.
Tailor-made to suit the taste of
millionaires from all over the world,
they are probably the most
expensive and beautiful object
of desire on the planet.
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The exterior of these luxury yachts is a challenge
in itself when navigating the waves, while
the interior could be considered the ultimate
expression of luxury attainable to very few.
Equipped down to the last detail, they can be
seen in the marinas of coastal cities all over
the world, although they are built to live intense
adventures on the high seas.
Russian oligarchs, royalty, important businessmen,
and Asian or Arab multi-millionaires
are the owners of these vessels that fill
the seas and oceans with ostentation. They
are the most luxurious boats, and their owners
have turned them into authentic temples
of rest and relaxation.
LADY MOURA, $210 MILLION
Lady Moura is a private yacht owned by Nasser
Ibrahim Al-Rashid, the advisor to the Saudi
royal family. With a degree and a PhD from
the University of Texas, this Arab tycoon is
a patron who dedicates part of his fortune to
promoting culture throughout the world.
The yacht has its name and escutcheon carved
in gold, and a beautiful outdoor pool that
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can also be covered, depending on its users’
preferences at any given time. With a capacity
for 30 guests and 60 crew members, celebrities
such as the former American president,
George H. W. Bush, have been on this ship.
RISING SUN, $290 MILLION
This superyacht was designed by Jon Bannenberg
and built by the German shipyard,
Lürssen, for the American entrepreneur and
philanthropist, Larry Ellison, who is the founder
of the technology company, Oracle Corporation.
In March of this year, Ellison was included as
the fourth richest person in the USA and the
seventh in the world, with an estimated fortune
of more than $66 billion. One of his latest
donations was to the University of Southern
California, to which he gave $200 million in
order to create a cancer research centre.
The yacht is one of the largest in the world. It
has a surface area of 8,000 m2 and 82 rooms
distributed on various levels. One singular
feature is the basketball court on the main
deck, which can also serve as a helipad.
PELORUS, $300 MILLION
Pelorus measures 115 metres in length and is so
large that it houses a small collection of smaller
vessels. Its owner is the Chinese tycoon,
Sammy Tak Lee, the largest shareholder in the
Shaftesbury Group, dedicated to real estate
operations. According to Forbes, in February
this year his assets amounted to almost $4 billion.
The yacht was designed by Tim Heywood,
and built by Lürssen in Germany. It has two
helipads, zero-speed stabilisers, and a mobile
wall in the master suite which can be lowered to
convert the room into a private terrace.
MOTOR YACHT A, $300 MILLION
Designed by Philippe Starck and engineered
by the naval architect, Martin Francis, the
owner of this ostentatious yacht is the Russian
entrepreneur, Andrey Melnichenko. His personal
fortune is estimated at $13.9 billion, which
positions him in the 90th position in the world
list of millionaires in Forbes magazine. Melnichenko’s
assets include majority stakes in the
world’s leading fertiliser producer, and one of
the world’s leading coal energy companies.

The master suite of his yacht measures 2,500
square feet. Additionally, it has three swimming
pools, six suites, and sliding walls to transform
the spaces according to the time of day. More
than 30 crew members provide service to the
entrepreneur and his guests.
AL SAID, $305 MILLION
Al Said is one of the most impressive vessels
in the world. Its owner is the Sultan Qaboos of
Oman, a key figure in the equilibrium between
the East and the West. With interiors designed
by Redman Whiteley Dixon, the yacht is noteworthy
for its concert hall, which is large enough to
accommodate an orchestra of fifty musicians. In
addition, it can reach up to 22 knots, and has a
capacity for 70 guests and 154 crew members.
SERENE, $330 MILLION
Serene’s owner is Mohammed bin Salman, the
crown prince of Saudi Arabia, who also serves
as the country’s Deputy Prime Minister, among
other positions. This superyacht has a surface
area of almost 4,500 m2, distributed on seven
decks. There is a cinema on board to see the
latest releases, a spa to relax in and even a wood
oven to make pizzas at sea.
DILBAR, $600 MILLION
Dilbar is a superyacht that combines elegance,
sophistication and glamour. Built by the German
shipyard, Lürssen, and designed by Espen
Oeino, its owner is the Russian tycoon of Uzbek
origin, Alisher Usmanov. With a fortune of
about 13 billion dollars, Usmanov was one of the
shareholders of Arsenal Football Club, which led
him to become the third richest man in Russia.
Dilbar can sail at a speed of over 22 knots, and
accommodate 40 guests and a crew of at least 80
people. Its indoor pool of over 180 cubic metres,
is the largest of all luxury yachts built to date.
AZZAM, $600 MILLION
Azzam, with its almost 180 metres in length, is
one of the longest superyachts in the world. Its
owner is Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
the current President of the United Arab Emirates,
who ranks third in the list of richest rulers
on the planet, according to Forbes magazine.
A sports enthusiast, mainly of horse and camel racing,
which could be what led him to acquire a yacht
that can reach the impressive speed of 30 knots. Regarding
its interior, the designer Christophe Leoni
has defined it as “sophisticated and luxurious, with
a style of the Empire at the turn of the century.”
ECLIPSE, $1.5 BILLION
Eclipse is owned by the Russian billionaire, Roman
Abramovich, whose fortune comes mainly
from oil. Abramovich is also the owner of the
Premier League football club, Chelsea.
Among the billionaire’s indulgences are luxury
yachts. Eclipse measures 170 metres, has two
helipads, eleven guest suites, two swimming
pools, a disco, several jacuzzis, three boats and
a mini submarine which can descend to around
50 metres. For this luxury vessel to work perfectly,
a crew of 70 people is needed.
Built by the shipbuilder Blohm+Voss, based
in Germany, the vessel is an authentic refuge.
It has modern intrusion detection systems,
armoured glass and even a missile defense
system. It is said that Abramovich is a generous
man, who lends the yacht to the players
of Chelsea F.C. on request, with the condition
that they give an excellent performance in
their matches.
Despite the immense size of these superyachts,
it is not easy to come across one of them sailing
on the high seas. Those who are lucky enough
to have seen them pass by can understand instantly
why a few days sailing can indisputably
become the best possible vacation.
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EQUIPPED DOWN TO THE LAST DETAIL, THEY
CAN BE SEEN IN THE MARINAS OF COASTAL
CITIES ALL OVER THE WORLD, ALTHOUGH
THEY ARE BUILT TO LIVE INTENSE ADVENTURES
ON THE HIGH SEAS
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EQUIPADOS HASTA EL MÁS MÍNIMO DETALLE, SE
LES PUEDE VER EN LOS PUERTOS DEPORTIVOS DE
CIUDADES COSTERAS EN TODO EL MUNDO,
AUNQUE ESTÁN HECHOS PARA VIVIR INTENSAMENTE
LA AVENTURA EN ALTA MAR
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YATES DE LUJO
Glamour en alta mar
Los grandes yates son la máxima expresión de la sofisticación. Hechos a la
medida del buen gusto de millonarios en todo el mundo son, probablemente,
el objeto de deseo más caro y bello del planeta.
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El exterior de los yates de lujo es todo un desafío
al surcar las olas, mientras que su interior
puede considerarse la máxima expresión de un
lujo al alcance de muy pocos. Equipados hasta
el más mínimo detalle, se les puede ver en los
puertos deportivos de ciudades costeras en
todo el mundo, aunque están hechos para vivir
intensamente la aventura en alta mar.
Oligarcas rusos, miembros de la realeza, importantes
hombres de negocio y multimillonarios
orientales y árabes son los dueños de
estas embarcaciones que llenan de ostentación
mares y océanos. Estos son los barcos de mayor
lujo y los propietarios que los han convertido
en auténticos templos de descanso y relax.
Lady Moura, 210 millones de dólares
Lady Moura es un yate privado propiedad de
Nasser Ibrahim Al-Rashid, asesor de la familia
real saudí. Licenciado y doctorado en la Universidad
de Texas, este magnate árabe es un
mecenas que dedica parte de su fortuna a la
promoción de la cultura en todo el mundo.
El yate tiene su nombre y escudo esculpidos
en oro y una preciosa piscina que puede techarse
o quedar al aire libre dependiendo de
los gustos de los usuarios en cada momento.
Con capacidad para 30 invitados y 60 miembros
de la tripulación, por este barco han pasado
personalidades como el presidente de los
EE.UU. George H. W. Bush.
Rising Sun, 290 millones de dólares
Diseñado por Jon Bannenberg y construido
por el astillero alemán Lürssen, el dueño de
este yate de lujo es el empresario y filántropo
estadounidense Larry Ellison, fundador de la
empresa tecnológica Oracle Corporation.
En marzo de este año, Ellison fue incluido
como la cuarta persona más rica de los EE.UU.
y la séptima del mundo, con una fortuna estimada
de más de 66.000 millones de dólares.
Una de sus últimas donaciones fue a la Universidad
del Sur de California, a quien otorgó
200 millones de dólares para crear un centro
de investigación del cáncer.
El yate que ostenta es uno de los más grandes
del mundo. Cuenta con 8.000 m2 y 82 habitaciones
distribuidas en varios niveles. Como curiosidad,
dispone de una cancha de baloncesto
en la cubierta principal, que puede hacer las
veces de helipuerto.
Pelorus, 300 millones de dólares
Pelorus cuenta con 115 metros de longitud y
es tan grande que acoge en su interior a una
pequeña colección de embarcaciones más pequeñas.
Su propietario es el magnate chino
Sammy Tak Lee, el mayor accionista del fondo
inglés Shaftesbury, dedicado a operaciones
inmobiliarias. Según Forbes, en febrero de
este año su patrimonio ascendía a casi 4.000
millones de dólares. El yate que ostenta fue
diseñado por Tim Heywood y construido por
Lürssen en Alemania. Tiene dos helipuertos,
estabilizadores de velocidad y una pared móvil
en la suite principal que puede bajarse y transformar
la estancia en una terraza privada.
Motor Yacht A, 300 millones de dólares
Diseñado por Philippe Starck, con la participación
del arquitecto Martin Francis, el propietario
de este ostentoso yate es el empresario
ruso Andrey Melnichenko. Su fortuna personal
está estimada en 13.800 millones de dólares,
lo que le hace ocupar el puesto número 90
de la lista mundial de millonarios en la revista
Forbes. Entre los bienes de Melnichenko se
incluyen acciones en el primer productor mundial
de fertilizantes y una de las principales
productoras de carbón a nivel mundial.
La habitación principal de su barco mide 2.500
pies cuadrados. Además, el yate posee tres
piscinas, seis suites y paredes corredizas para
transformar los espacios según el momento
del día. Más de 30 miembros de la tripulación
ofrecen servicio al empresario y sus invitados.
Al Said, 305 millones de dólares
Al Said es una de las embarcaciones más impresionantes
del mundo. Su propietario es el
Sultán Qaboos de Omán, hombre clave en el
equilibrio entre Oriente y Occidente. Con unos
interiores diseñados por Redman Whiteley
Dixon, el barco llama la atención por su sala
de conciertos, lo suficientemente grande como
para acoger a una orquesta de medio centenar
de músicos. Además, el yate alcanza 22 nudos
de velocidad y tiene una capacidad para 70 invitados
y 154 miembros de la tripulación.
Serene, 330 millones de dólares
El propietario de Serene es Mohamed bin Salmán,
el príncipe heredero de Arabia Saudita,
que también desempeña el puesto de viceprimer
ministro del país, entre otros cargos. La
embarcación cuenta con casi 4.500 m2 distribuidos
en siete cubiertas. No falta una sala
de cine dentro del barco para ver los últimos
estrenos, un relajante spa e incluso un horno
de leña para hacer pizzas en alta mar.
Dilbar, 600 millones de dólares
Dilbar es un barco que sabe aunar elegancia,
sofisticación y glamour. Construido por el astillero
alemán Lürssen y diseñado por Espen
Oeino, su propietario es el magnate ruso de
origen uzbeko Alisher Usmanov. Con una fortuna
de unos 13 billones de dólares, Usmanov
es, además de uno de los mayores accionistas
del club de fútbol londinense del Arsenal, lo
que le ha llevado a convertirse en el tercer
hombre más rico de Rusia.
Dilbar puede navegar a una velocidad de más
de 22 nudos y tiene capacidad para 40 invitados
y una tripulación de al menos 80 personas.
Su piscina cubierta, de más de 180 metros cúbicos,
es la más grande de todos los yates de
lujo construidos hasta el momento.
Azzam, 600 millones de dólares
Azzam es, con sus casi 180 metros de longitud,
uno de los barcos más largos del mundo. Su
propietario es el jeque Jalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
actual presidente de los Emiratos Árabes
Unidos, que ocupa el tercer puesto en el listado
de gobernantes más ricos del planeta según
la revista Forbes.
Apasionado de los deportes, principalmente
de las carreras de caballos y camellos, quizá
sea éste el motivo que le ha llevado a adquirir
un barco que puede alcanzar la impresionante
velocidad de 30 nudos. Respecto a su interior,
el diseñador Christophe Leoni lo ha definido
como “sofisticado y lujoso, de un estilo del Imperio
del cambio de siglo”.
Eclipse, 1.500 millones de dólares
Eclipse es propiedad del multimillonario ruso
Román Abramóvich, cuya fortuna procede
principalmente del petróleo. Abramóvich es,
además, el dueño del equipo de fútbol inglés
del Chelsea. Entre los gustos del millonario se
encuentran los yates de lujo. Eclipse mide 170
metros, tiene dos helipuertos, once suites para
invitados, dos piscinas, una discoteca, varios
jacuzzis, tres lanchas y un mini submarino con
el que se puede descender hasta unos 50 metros.
Para que esta embarcación de lujo funcione
a la perfección es necesaria una tripulación
de 70 personas.
Construido por el constructor naval Blohm +
Voss, con sede en Alemania, el barco es una
auténtico refugio. Posee modernos sistemas
de detección de intrusos, vidrios blindados y
hasta un sistema de defensa antimisiles. Dicen
que Abramóvich es un hombre generoso, que
deja a los jugadores del Chelsea que lo solicitan
el barco, con la condición de que presenten
un excelente rendimiento en los partidos.
A pesar del inmenso tamaño que tienen estos
yates de lujo, no es fácil encontrarse con uno
de ellos navegando por alta mar. Quienes tienen
la suerte de haberles visto pasar entienden
al instante por qué unas jornadas de navegación
pueden convertirse, sin duda, en las
mejores vacaciones posibles.
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EXPERIENCE THE TASTE OF THE SEA IN EVERY DISH
SIENTE EL SABOR DEL MAR EN CADA PLATO
Av. Duque de Ahumada, 5, 29602 Marbella, Málaga
Tel: +34 952 77 00 78
www. restaurantesantiago.com

EXCLUSIVE BUSINESS
A family dedicated to
REAL ESTATE
for over
115 years
The three generations in 1961
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Marbella 1980: Alex & Katinka
with their mother, Kirsten
Burtt Byron Clover in 1925
The Clover Realty Company in 1960
Panorama, Marbella’s longest-established real
estate agency, was founded in 1970, and has
earned a reputation for providing a highly professional
and quality service that stands alongside
those of the best agencies in the world.
What most people are unaware of is that Christopher
Clover, Panorama’s owner and Managing
Director, comes from a three generation-old family
of real estate agents and entrepreneurs.
The fourth generation of professionals, Christopher’s
children, Alex and Katinka, are also
key members of Panorama’s team who joined
the company after the turn of this century.
Christopher’s grandfather, Burtt Byron Clover,
was one of the first golf course developers
in the United States, and a developer of single-family
homes in Chicago. In 1.904, he founded
B.B. Clover and Company, a real estate
and property development company.
In 1952, when B.B. retired, he opened Clover
Realty Company in Charlottesville, Virginia
with his son, Christopher’s father, Williston
(Bill) L. Clover, who continued the family tradition
for over 40 years. In 1968 Bill bought
Panorama International, an international real
estate company based in Washington D.C.
Panorama International was the first company
to offer international properties and developments
to investors in the United States.
The company distinguished itself by selling
second and retirement homes in Mexico, the
Caribbean, France, Morocco, and most notably
Spain. It established the first international
real estate office in Marbella in 1970 and
shortly thereafter, offices in Mexico City and
Mallorca.
It was the first real estate agency to ever organise
inspection flights to the Costa del Sol.
The buyers came in droves, inspired by Bill
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Chris with his Father, brother
& sister in 1952
Bill Clover, Panorama’s Founder
Press cutting, Iberian Daily Sun, March 1973
Chris and first wife Kirsten, the
Shamoons & the Corners 1977
Williston (Bill) L. Clover in 1933
Alex, Chris and Katinka, 2019
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Clover’s professionalism, integrity and reputation,
as well as Spain’s unique allure and its
excellent comparative prices.
In 1971 Christopher joined his father and brother
(Williston H. Clover) at Panorama International
in Washington DC.
Armed with a strong linguistic background and
after gaining extensive experience, Chris arrived
in Spain in February 1973, taking charge of
the Marbella office. In that same year, Chris
expanded the Spanish office to concentrate on
the listing and sale of prestige properties in the
Marbella area to an international market.
In 1975 Panorama International closed its Washington
DC office due to a combination of a
strong recession and new securities legislation
that made it impossible to continue the business
as it had been originally structured.
THE GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF
PANORAMA ARE THE FAMILY
VALUES OF FAIR, HONEST AND
TRANSPARENT DEALING
From its base in Marbella, Panorama has accomplished
a lot, from finding and managing properties
for Royalty to managing the acquisition on
behalf of the Foreign Ministry of Saudi Arabia for
an Embassy building in Tokyo. Major deals have
included selling large tracts of land on the Costa
del Sol to prime office buildings in Madrid and
London. Over the years, Panorama has sold properties
to clients from forty different countries.
Today, Panorama has two offices on Marbella’s
prestigious Golden Mile, and this year has embarked
in an exciting new joint venture with the
prestigious Puente Romano Hotel. This partnership
has formed Puente Romano Real Estate,
with its sales office now open adjacent to the
hotel reception.
Truly keeping up with their international clientele,
their 27 staff members speak thirteen different
languages.
Christopher: “The guiding principles of Panorama
are the family values of fair, honest
and transparent dealing, accompanied by a
lot of hard work, as taught by my father to
me and by his father to him. Any success we
have had is thanks to following these principles
carefully, and to our dedicated and talented
staff, the invaluable support of our many
friends, our ability to adapt to changing markets,
and to learn from and collaborate with
our competitors.”
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SHOWROOM MARBELLA
AVDA. BLV PRINCIPE ALFONSO DE HOHENLOHE URB. CAROLINA PARK L
www.aaltoexclusivedesign.com
@aalto.design

EXCLUSIVE GLAMOUR
Photo: Julien Girardot. Race for Water.
&
BREGUET
RACE FOR WATER
A year in review
Swiss fine watchmaker Montres Breguet and
Race for Water, a foundation to preserve water,
held a conference in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The two partners marked the first year of collaboration
and talked about the innovative solutions
that can be adopted before plastic waste
enters the marine environment.
Breguet joined Race for Water as the main
sponsor of “Odyssey 2017-2021” with a crucial
mission for the oceans.
Breguet committed to support the Race for
Water and to contribute to raising awareness
among the decision-makers and general public,
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as well as educating the young generations.
The Race for Water vessel, powered by a mix of
solar, hydrogen, and kite energies, has travelled
with stopovers in several islands and coastal cities
demonstrating that clean energy transition
is a reality.
Plastic waste is the problem and the solution.
The Race for Water scientific research proved
that “plastic islands” do not exist. Micro particles
of plastic drift in the ocean; while only 1% of the
plastic remains at the surface. The Foundation is
working towards offering solution for preserving
the oceans from plastic pollution, a genuine environmental
disaster on a planetary scale.
“The solution is on land”, explains Marco Simeoni,
Founder and CEO of the Race for Water
Foundation. “Combined action is essential
in preventing plastic waste from reaching the
waterways and the oceans through the development
of sustainable social models and business
models that inspire its collection. We have come
up with a technology capable of transforming
end-of-life plastics into energy. The sale of this
energy will allow the community to pay the
street collectors and encourage them to pick up
end-of-life plastics”.

Breguet Marine Chronographe 5527
MARINE BY BREGUET, AN OUTSTANDING
MARITIME COLLECTION
Marine by Breguet ticks to the rhythm of the ocean
swell and the light currents of the trade winds: a
combination of a timeless aesthetic and technical
performance in Breguet’s time-honoured tradition.
This collection is firmly rooted in the fundamentals
of Breguet’s heritage. Back in the late Eighteenth
century, Abraham-Louis Breguet, determined the
essentials in the art of fashioning timepieces: reliability
and legibility. His many technical innovations,
were designed to optimize chronometry and its
applications.
In 1815, King Louis XVIII of France recognized the
exceptional qualities of Abraham-Louis Breguet’s
marine chronometers, appointing him Chronometer-maker
to the French royal navy. The success of
the royal expeditions was in part dependent on the
reliability of his naval watches – both a great honour
and a heavy responsibility. The links between
the House of Breguet and the French navy are as
tangible as they have always been.
Breguet Marine Lady 9518
Available at Tourbillon Puerto Banús
Muelle Ribera, Casa O, Local 5.
Tel: +34 952 81 38 37 · www.tourbillon.com
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Glashütte Original
Legendary design in fiery orange
Glashütte Original presents new annual edition: Sixties and Sixties Panorama Date.
The Sixties line presents legendary 1960s design and embodies the art
of Glashütte Original watchmaking, whose traditions date back
to 1845. Lively and extrovert, dedicated to the spirit of the
times today, it is certainly not something for fans of
nostalgia. It was only in 2018 that the popular
line saw the first of its striking annual editions.
The fascinating green versions inspired
watch and design enthusiasts all
over the world.
Today Glashütte Original delivers
an exciting sequel to this success
story: for its annual edition 2019,
the German manufactory presents
the Sixties and Sixties Panorama
Date in multi-faceted orange.
The new orange Sixties and Sixties
Panorama Date underscore the line’s
unmistakable retro-chic identity.
The watch face presents its
signature curvature, from the dial
and the hands to the sapphire crystal,
anti-reflective on both side.
Arabic numerals, diamond-cut
indexes, manually applied hour
markers and hands highlighted
with Super-LumiNova add
harmonious accents.
Idiosyncratic and yet stylish –
this holds true not just for the details
but for the dial as a whole.
Starting from a golden yellow at the centre,
the colour flows across the curved surface, changing to fiery orange and red before
reaching the black perimeter.
The result is luminous vivacity, warmth and energy. Credit for this impressive
ensemble of different hues – also known as the dégradé effect – goes to the experts
at Glashütte Original’s own dial manufactory in Pforzheim.
Available at Tourbillon Puerto Banús
Muelle Ribera, Casa O, Local 5.
Tel: +34 952 81 38 37 · www.tourbillon.com
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BLANCPAIN
A ceramic face for the Fifty Fathoms
5015 3603C 63B.
Blancpain is reinterpreting its Fifty Fathoms, the
iconic diver’s watch that has inspired the entire
genre since its launch in 1953. The 2019 edition
retains the sporty and distinguished character
of its peers, to which it adds a touch of chic and
high-tech with a red gold case and a ceramic dial.
The Fifty Fathoms is one of Blancpain’s emblematic
models. Its roots in history are such that
the Manufacture makes it a point of honour to
continue developing it in such a way as to satisfy
every expectation of diving and water sports
enthusiasts. This year, Blancpain has decided
to introduce a stylish version by opting for a
precious case in satin-brushed red gold. For the
first time in the collection, the dial of this new
product is attired in blue ceramic. Through this
unique combination of materials and colours,
Blancpain achieves a bold double alliance.
Resolutely technical with its ceramic dial, as
well as luxurious with its red gold case and the
meticulous finishing of its movement, the new
Fifty Fathoms Automatique is teamed with a
blue calf leather strap, an additional detail evoking
the inseparable link between Blancpain
and the splendours of the seabed.
Available at Tourbillon Puerto Banús
Muelle Ribera, Casa O, Local 5.
Tel: +34 952 81 38 37
www.tourbillon.com
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DR. ANA PEDROL AND DR. BRUNO PEREIRA
THE DIRECTORS OF ØNE SHARE A VISION:
We believe that the smile and the face mirror who we
are and how we feel. If we feel sad we look down, our
shoulders also point down, or when we feel excited our
eyes are wide open and our body energized.
Scientific studies show that it also works the other way
around, meaning that, our outside also reflects in our
inside. By changing the body posture for example, it
affects how we feel. Here is an easy example: if we take
a deep breath and focus our attention in our breathing,
it relaxes us immediately. Or if we bring the chin up, our
chest out and our shoulders up for a while, super heroe
posture makes us feel more confident immediately.
The same thing happens with the smile. We can start to
change how we feel by just smiling. This tells a lot about
the power of the smile and how it can shape our life’s.
If we don’t feel comfortable about our smile we won’t be
a confident person. This issue can shape our personality,
career and opportunities.
We truly believe that “we don’t smile because we are
happy, we are happy because we smile” and that’s what
makes our profession so passionate.
Øne Clinic is dedicated to facial aesthetics, treating the
smile and the face as a whole, unique for every person
respecting nature with and holistic and organic approach.
Traditionally, when someone tries to improve his or her
smile they often go to a dentist they might have heard
about. Once the smile is treated, more often than not,
they realize that the teeth are too white and too big and
perfectly aligned and there is a lack of harmony and balance
to the face. The smile is the centrepiece of beauty,
and with that in mind the smile needs to balance and
enhance facial aesthetics, not detract it. When the aesthetic
dentist works side to side with the plastic surgeon
to enhance facial aesthetics, the outcome is more natural
since balance and harmony all starts with the face
and both specialists work towards one goal. The lips
and teeth cannot be treated separately, otherwise, we
will never achieve a truly organic and natural result.
By working together, the Aesthetic dentist can create
beautiful smiles that harmonize with the face.
Øne is more than a clinic it’s a place designed to take
care of the wellbeing.
ØNE Clinic
CC Tembo Bloque A, local 5
Av. Bulevar Principe Alfonso de Hohenlohe S/N. 29601 Marbella
+34 682 635 865 · info@oneclinicmarbella.com
www.oneclinicmarbella.com

EXCLUSIVE PEOPLE
Robert
PROCOP
The Master of the Diamonds
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From age ten to fifteen,
Robert spent his summers
working at his father’s
engineering plant, becoming
a gifted engineer in fine micro
precision tooling. At age sixteen
Robert worked in a pawn
shop, learning about diamonds
and their values, as well as how
to trade them in the industry.
After university, Robert opened
Diamonds on Rodeo on
Rodeo Drive in the heart of Beverly
Hills, where he continued
to learn the art of fine jewels.
It was during this time that he secured the first of his Presidential
Commissions with President Ronald Reagan, and
his clients since then have included both royalty and heads
of state. Robert became the first American to be CEO of the
Crown Jeweler, serving Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, and
caring for the crown jewels at the Tower of London. His
other royal commissions included the evaluation of the
Royal Crown of India, the making of the Malaysian Crown
Jewels, and the recreation of the Marie Antoinette Necklace.
Along the way, Robert developed a trusted reputation
for quality and discretion, and has been honored to handle
some of the finest gemstones in existence, including the
Cleopatra Sapphire, the Heart of the Kingdom Ruby, and
the 665 Carat Imperial Emerald.
Robert further refined his expertise by traveling the world
and learning from the great masters of different disciplines.
Robert befriended Master Diamond Cutter Gabi Tolkowsky,
from whom he learned the artistry of different cutting
styles. He also learned how Gabi cut the largest blue diamond
in the world. In Bogota, Colombia, Robert studied under
Master Emerald Cutter Adolfo Argotty. From Thailand
to America, he learned the
art of cutting sapphires and rubies.
Robert’s wide-ranging experiences in the industry have given
him a keen eye for finding the finest cutters, artisans
and master craftsmen. He has spent his life assembling a
team whose combined experience, talent, and passion to
achieve beyond the limits of today’s bounds has served to
produce flawless color gem treasures. Recently, Robert was
honored by having a necklace specially selected for permanent
placement in the National Gem Collection at The Smithsonian
Institute.
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Robert was appointed by Lord Balfour, prior to
his death, to continue his incredible legacy by
producing future editions of the highly esteemed,
industry standard, publication of Famous
Diamonds. His mission is to discover new rarities
and hunt for missing diamond treasures. In
doing so he has had the privilege of handling
diamonds never before beheld by the public,
including some of the largest colored diamonds
in the world.
Continuously pursuing the discovery of natural,
brilliant colored gemstones furthers
Robert’s efforts to create stunning designs
that exemplify beauty and serve to fund his
philanthropic efforts. Among other tireless
efforts, the proceeds of sales from his collaborations
with Angelina Jolie and Brooke
Shields benefit the Los Angeles based
non-profit organization, House of Ruth,
which serves women and their children
who have suffered abuse by providing
temporary and transitional housing
through 16 shelters. Angelina Jolie and
Robert’s efforts through The Education
Partnership for Children of Conflict
build schools and dormitories that help
to educate children
in areas
of conflict.
Jewels by Robert Procop available at
Gómez & Molina Puerto Banús
Paseo Benabola s/n 29660 Puerto Banús
Tel.: 952 817 289
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hublot.com
Big Bang One Click.
King Gold case. Bezel set with
42 diamonds. Self-winding
movement. Interchangeable rubber
strap with a unique attachment.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Angelika
LEGOWIK
By Rafael Barrio
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ELISABETTA FRANCHI
Muelle Ribera, Casa J, Local 10
Puerto Banús, Marbella
(+34) 951 435 016
www.altamoda.shop
Instagram: @ef_puertobanus

We’re with Angelika Legowik at the
ELISABETTA FRANCHI Boutique
in Puerto Banús, which she has directed and
managed for years.
Tell us how you started out in the fashion
world.
At the age of 17, I started travelling with my
mother to Milan to see the Gianni Versace collections.
She had the Versace brand in Germany.It
was an incredible, unforgettable experience
and I learned a lot. It was my ‘fashion
university’. When I was 26, I decided to open
my first store in Marbella, and the brands sold
were La Perla, Valentino, Cavalli, amongst
many others. 7 years ago, I discovered Elisabetta
Franchi’s collection, and it was love at
first sight - a love so intense that last year I
decided to open the store with this brand in
Puerto Banús.
What do you like most about your business?
What I like most is acquiring the new collections
and doing the visual merchandising of
the store. I also have a passion for organising
and preparing all the fashion shows and
events.
Could you describe in detail what a normal
day in your life is like?
My day starts very early. I do yoga or sports
for half an hour. Then I have breakfast with
my daughter and take her to school. From there,
I go to my stores in Puerto Banús, and in
the afternoon, I devote time to my family and
friends. I also do the shopping and organise
dinner. It’s my family space.
How did the idea of setting up in Puerto Banús
come about?
I’ve had stores in Puerto Banús for almost 15
years, for me there is no better place in Marbella
to go shopping.
Banús is the most famous port in Spain and
Elisabetta Franchi is a fashion reference in
Puerto Banús, because it has a wide range of
party wear and extravagant, unique garments
in general. It’s what people look for in Puerto
Banús.
Could you define what success is for you?
Success for me is being truly happy in life. This
means working in something you love, because
then you don’t look on it as work, it’s pleasure.
Having time for family and friends is real
success.
With everything you’ve lived and experienced,
what do you think the best thing about
being a female entrepreneur is?
The best thing about being a female entrepreneur
is that I can organise my day to suit myself,
and I personally need to manage my time
to work, and my time to be with family and
friends. It hasn’t always been that way.
What advice would you give to a woman who
wants to set up a business, like you, but is hesitant?
My advice is not to overthink everything. You
have to take risks in life in order to achieve something.
My dream was to have the Elisabetta
Franchi store, and I’ve made it come true.
Is it complicated being a businesswoman and
a mother at the same time?
It’s not complicated, if you know how to organise
yourself.
I believe your mother is also involved in the
world of fashion. What have you learned
from her?
That’s right, my mother owns the Philipp Plein
stores in Puerto Banús and Mallorca. She’s
always had businesses. And the main thing
I’ve learned from her is not to be afraid of new
challenges or changes. My mother has been,
and still is, an important role model in my life.
Very famous people visit Puerto Banús. Who
have you met in your store and what can you
tell us?
The celebrities: Eva Longoria, Ana Obregón,
Georgina Rodríguez, Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend,
etc. and lots of famous bloggers...
Do you consider yourself lucky?
It depends. Is it luck that I own the store of
my dreams? It’s not luck, it’s work and perseverance
and, of course, having a good eye for
fashion. It’s many years of experience.
Luck is being my daughter’s mother - such a
special girl who helps me to change, and shows
me how to live life every day.
What do you recommend from your new collection?
I recommend everything. In the new collection
there are beautiful jackets, trousers in all cuts
and colours, and dresses for any occasion.
Elisabetta has everything a woman could wish
for to feel sexy, confident and very feminine in
every season.
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Angelika
LEGOWIK
Por Rafael Barrio
Nos encontramos con Angelika LEGOWIK en
la Boutique ELISABETTA FRANCHI en Puerto
Banús, la cual dirige y gestiona desde hace
años.
Cuéntanos cómo empezaste en el mundo de la
moda
Con 17 años comencé a viajar con mi madre a
Milán y a ver las colecciones de Gianni Versace.
Ella tenía la marca Versace en Alemania.
Fue una experiencia increíble e inolvidable y
donde aprendí muchísimo. Fue mi Universidad
de la moda.
Con 26 años decidí abrir mi primera tienda
en Marbella y las marcas que vendían eran La
Perla, Valentino, Cavalli y muchas más. Hace 7
años descubrí la colección de Elisabetta Franchi
y me enamoré a primer vista siendo de tal
intensidad este amor que el año pasado decidí
abrir la tienda con esta marca en Puerto Banús.
¿Qué es lo que más te gusta de tu negocio?
Lo más que me gusta es adquirir las nuevas colecciones
y hacer el visual de la tienda. También
me apasiona organizar y preparar todos los desfiles
y eventos.
Podrías detallarme como sería un día cualquiera
en tu vida
Mi día comienza muy temprano. Hago yoga o
deporte durante media hora. Después desayuno
con mi hija y la llevo al colegio. A continuación
voy a mis tiendas en Puerto Banús, y por la tarde
dedico tiempo para mi familia y amigos hago
también la compra de la casa y organizo la cena.
Es mi espacio familiar.
¿Cómo surgió la idea de abrir en Puerto Banús?
Tengo tiendas en Puerto Banús desde hace casi
15 años, para mí no existe otro lugar mejor para
hacer ir de compras en Marbella.
Banús es el Puerto más conocido de España
y Elisabetta Franchi es un referente en moda
en Puerto Banús, porque posee mucha ropa de
fiesta y en general prendas extravagantes y únicas.
Es lo que busca el público en Puerto Banús.
¿Podrías darnos una definición de lo que entiendes
por éxito?
Éxito para mi es ser y estar feliz en la vida, significa
desempeñar el trabajo que amas, porque
no lo sientes como trabajo, es un placer. Tener
tiempo para la familia y amigos es tener éxito.
Con todo lo que has vivido y experimentado
¿qué crees que es lo mejor de ser mujer empresaria?
Lo mejor de ser mujer empresaria es que puedo
organizarme cada día como quiero y, yo personalmente
necesito gestionar mi tiempo para
trabajar y estar con mi familia y mis amistades.
No siempre ha sido así.
¿Qué consejos le darías a una mujer que quiere
emprender, como tú, y no se atreve a hacerlo?
Mi consejo es no dar tantas vueltas y pensar
demasiado. Hay que arriesgarse en la vida
para conseguir algo. Mi sueño era tener la
tienda Elisabetta Franchi y lo he conseguido.
¿Es complicado ser empresaria y
madre a la vez?
Nos es complicado, si sabes organizarte.
Tengo entendido que tu madre
también está involucrada en el
mundo de la moda. ¿Qué has
aprendido de ella?
Efectivamente mi madre es dueña
de las tiendas de Philipp Plein
en Puerto Banús y Mallorca.
Siempre ha tenido negocios. Y de
lo que más he aprendido de ella
es a no tener miedo de los nuevos retos ni a los
cambios. Mi madre ha sido y sigue siendo un
referente en mi vida.
Por Puerto Banús pasa gente muy famosa ¿A
quién has conocido en tu tienda y qué puedes
contarnos?
Los conocidos: Eva Longoria, Ana Obregón,
Georgina Rodríguez, la novia de Cristiano Ronaldo
etc. y muchísimas blogueras conocidas...
¿Te consideras una mujer con suerte?
Depende. ¿Es tener suerte ser dueña de la
tienda de mis sueños? No es suerte, es trabajo
y constancia y, por supuesto, disponer de un
buen ojo para la moda. Son años de experiencia.
Suerte es ser la madre de mi hija, una niña tan
especial que cada día me ayuda a cambiar y me
enseña a vivir.
¿Qué recomiendas de tu nueva colección?
Recomiendo todo. En la nueva colección hay
chaquetas preciosas, pantalones de todos los
cortes y colores, vestidos para cualquier ocasión.
Elisabetta dispone en cada temporada de
todo lo que una mujer desea para sentirse sexi,
segura y muy femenina.
DESEMPEÑAR EL
TRABAJO QUE AMAS
Y TENER TIEMPO
PARA LA FAMILIA
Y AMIGOS ES
TENER ÉXITO
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FASHION SHOWCASES ITS ALLURE
glamour
IN AN AUTUMN FULL OF
&
sophistication
After the summer months, when we tend to opt for light,
comfortable clothes, now is the time to fill our wardrobes with
the glamour and sophistication of the new autumn trends.
This year, the autumn season comes loaded with romantic garments, with a special focus on
sleeves and marked shoulders. The designers have opted for oversize volumes, sometimes
tight-fitting at the waist, maxi-bows and satin garments. Plain colours or patterns, as an antidote
to the imminent falling of the leaves, somewhat reminiscent of the ‘90s, where accessories become
a must to add the final touches to a look which makes a woman feel feminine and confident.
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Juan Vidal
Juan Vidal, in contrast, has opted for black
nappa, with an evocation of a pop and folk
character. Oranges, reds, pinks, blues and
greens also appear in his colour palette,
with textured checks, beautiful embroidery
or silk prints. The combination of fabrics
results in contemporary cocktail dresses
with an Asian touch, which are reminiscent
of Spanish high fashion.
Marcos Luengo
For his part, Marcos Luengo
proposes a mix of velvet with
sequins, offering silk velvets as
alternatives for elegant, sophisticated
parties. Pleated lurex
and ostrich feathers adorn
mauves, reds, violets, sepias,
greens, blues and yellows.
A feminine, timeless colour
spectrum that creates a
splendid woman in every
respect.
Roberto Verino
Fancy a trip this autumn?
Roberto Verino makes it
possible by offering a look
into the enigmatic Egypt,
with cargo trousers and
linen Saharan jackets.
Sophisticated silk and
chiffon, wool and satin
cotton combined with
hand-embroidered lace,
as well as the elegance
of the lingerie garments,
handkerchief skirts,
and tulle adorned with
gemstones.
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MALNE
Malne’s designs are inspired by the androgynous
look of Grace Jones. Haute couture
combined with impeccable tailoring, where
there will be no lack of surprises, such as pagoda
shoulders, XL sleeves and vibrant colours
combined with black. As for the materials, they
range from mikado silk to Chantilly lace, as
well as cashmere or metallic tweed.
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Juan
DUYOS
Juan Duyos, for his part, has imagined a modern,
contemporary woman, who is not influenced by
clichés, but at the same time does not wish to lose
her cultural identity. His designs range in colour
from black through the chromatic seduction of
blues, raspberries and golds, with evening dresses
and floral prints. Classic fabrics and silhouettes,
with certain volume and adorned with frills and
fringes. They are elegant dresses with substance,
made to attract attention.
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Roberto Torretta
Roberto Torretta has focused once
again on timeless garments, with
masculine jackets or double-breasted
coat dresses of masculine cuts. Versatile
garments, in light fabrics, and
evening dresses with patterns, or a
touch of rocker style, for women who
cannot hide the energy that always
accompanies them.
Roberto Diz
Roberto Diz, in contrast, empowers
women with a refined
style, without sacrificing sensuality.
In a tribute to the great
French designers of the ‘80s,
he presents long, red-carpet
style dresses in a wide variety
of fabrics and a colour palette
that ranges from black
to blue, through burgundies
and metallic reflections. And
as an avant-garde touch of
colour, gloves in fluorescent
green.
Ulises Mérida
Ulises Mérida proposes clothes
that embrace the woman without
marking her, with magnificent
fabrics such as tulle, satin and
chiffon. Light-hearted women in
purple and yellow, with greens
and oranges. A universe of colour
so that anyone wearing his
clothes feels comfortable with
them and in their own skin.
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Teresa
HELBIG
Teresa Helbig believes in witches and the convention that took place in Bratislava,
in January 1932. They are dressed in embossed leather, silk mixed with
bobbin lace, flaunting patterns with tigers, owls, dragonflies and lemurs. Wonderful
draping, and cuffs that appear made to measure, complemented with
elaborate collars, sleeves and shoulders, in works of simply perfect needlecraft.
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MarilynBy Ana
Pavón
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Norma Jeane, the daughter of Gladys Baker, a woman of a
nervous disposition who had been abandoned by two husbands,
was born in Los Angeles in 1926 and spent the first weeks
of her life sleeping in a drawer.
When her mother is admitted to a psychiatric hospital, she begins
her long pilgrimage from one adoptive family to another
until she ends up in an orphanage… I’m not going to expand on
her sad childhood and traumatic adolescence, nor on the melodramatic
stories that so often precede the road to success in the
entertainment world.
I will briefly highlight a few words that sum up some thoughts
that demonstrate how she handled being a woman in a man’s
world, and her sad childhood:
“When I was a child,” Marilyn said, “maybe at the age of 6 or 7, I
dreamed that I was in a church without any clothes on, naked, but
without feeling any shame.” Her interpretation of the dream was:
“I probably wanted to take my clothes off because I was ashamed of
them.” They were orphan’s dresses. Naked, she was the same as the
other girls. The fact is, however, that Marilyn naked was not like any
other girl: she was pure feminine perfection, and she knew it.
C.B Luce: The ‘Love Goddess’ Who Never Found Any Love.
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Norma Jeane Mortenson was born on
June 1st, 1926, at the Los Angeles General
Hospital.
She never knew her father, and it is said
that this deeply marked the personality
of a beautiful, intelligent, hypersensitive,
flirtatious, dissatisfied woman, who was
constantly seeking the safeguard of a
protective man. The absence of a father
figure and the weak presence of a mentally
unstable mother meant that Norma Jeane
spent her childhood with adoptive parents
and in foster homes. At 16 she married
James Dougherty to avoid the orphanage.
She later married Joe DiMaggio (who loved
her deeply) and Arthur Miller... Both
these marriages would also fail.
It is rumored that the list of Marilyn’s
lovers was endless: Elia Kazan, Marlon
Brando, Tony Curtis, the Kennedy brothers
(John and Robert), Frank Sinatra...
Marilyn and Arthur Miller were together until 1961. He was the
man who valued her talent the most, and who understood the
void that suffocated her.
A victim of the STAR SYSTEM of the golden years of Hollywood,
Marilyn sold her body to several producers, and in her
memoirs she acknowledged having slept with executives of the
main film studios, such as Joseph Schenck, co-founder of 20th
Century Fox, who opened the doors of stardom for her.
The star always felt trapped and typecast in the role of the
dumb, frivolous, sensual blonde, but fought until her final breath
to be able to play more complex characters.
Marilyn loved literature. This could explain the fact that one of
her husbands was the famous playwright, Arthur Miller, and
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that her third and last husband and great friend,
Truman Capote, was the author of “Breakfast at
Tiffany’s,” a novella he wrote and dedicated to Marilyn,
even though it was ultimately Audrey Hepburn
who starred in the film.
However, “the blonde”
was anything but dumb...
It is said that her IQ was
above average, and that her
intellectual curiosity led her
to own a vast library filled
to capacity with volumes
(of politics, philosophy,
literature...) in which she
made notes on the margins.
And yet the image she projected was quite the
opposite, more along the lines of the roles of the
superficial woman and “husband-hunter” in which
Hollywood typecast her. Marilyn was a character
she created by herself, with enormous ingenuity.
There was something magical, yet despondent at
the same time, about her. She was the most desired
woman of the twentieth century. Her measurements:
94-58-92, 1.66 m and 53 kg...
She shocked men and women alike when she confessed
that she did not wear underwear, or that
Chanel No. 5 was all she wore in bed.
In the cinema, despite the praise of the critics and
the compelling evidence of the screen, it was not
until her part in NIAGARA that she obtained her
first important role. The whole world would discover
that Marilyn Monroe was much more than just
a simple actress.
On August 5th, 1962, at 4:55 a.m., the head of the
Los Angeles Police Department, Jack Clemmons,
received a call from Dr. Greenson saying that the
actress had died. On arriving at her home, Clemmons
observed a series of inconsistencies in the
testimonies of the doctors and her housekeeper,
who was in a state of nerves. It was never discovered
why she took so long to notify the authorities...
Her sudden and mysterious death at a crucial moment
in her personal life made her ETERNAL.
Actresses, models and singers have all at some
time wanted to put themselves in the shoes of the
protagonist of “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”.
THESE PHOTOGRAPHS OF AN ICON AND THE QUOTES THAT
IMMORTALISE HER REMAIN AS A LEGACY.
“I like to be totally dressed, or if not, totally naked. I don’t like half
measures.”
“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it’s better to be absolutely
ridiculous than absolutely boring.”
“A wise girl knows her limits, a smart girl knows that she has none.”
“I don’t believe that a man is worth so much as to have two women, or
that a woman is worth so little as to be second choice.”
“Don’t boast of having been the first in my heart if you weren’t intelligent
enough to be the last.”
“I don’t mind living in a man’s world, as long as I can be a woman in it.”
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ARILYNBy Ana
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Norma Jeane, hija de Gladys Baker, una mujer de nervios frágiles y abandonada por
dos maridos, nació en Los Ángeles en 1926 y pasó sus primeras semanas de vida
en un cajón.
Cuando su madre es internada en un hospital psiquiátrico, comienza su largo peregrinar de
una familia adoptiva a otra hasta acabar en un orfanato… No me voy a explayar en su triste
infancia y en su traumática adolescencia, ni en los relatos melodramáticos que a menudo
preceden el camino hacia el éxito en el mundo del espectáculo.
Voy a destacar muy brevemente unas palabras que resumen unos pensamientos que demuestran
como ella controlaba el poder ser una mujer en un mundo de hombres y su triste
infancia:
“Cuando era una niña – contaba Marilyn – puede que a los 6 o 7 años, soñé que me
encontraba en una iglesia sin nada de ropa, desnuda, pero sin sentir vergüenza alguna”
Su interpretación del sueño era que probablemente “quería quitarme la ropa
de encima porque me avergonzaba”. Eran vestidos de huérfana. Desnuda era igual
que las demás chicas. La cuestión sin embargo, es que desnuda Marilyn no era como
cualquier otra chica: Era la pura perfección femenina y ella lo sabía.
C.C.B Luce: “The love goddes” Who never found any love.
Sin embargo, “la rubia” no tenía ni un pelo de tonta… Dicen que su coeficiente
intelectual estaba por encima de la media y que sus inquietudes la hacían
poseedora de una amplísima biblioteca a rebosar de volúmenes (de política,
filosofía, literatura…), en los que hacía anotaciones al margen.
Norma Jeane Mortenson nació un 1 de junio en
el Hospital General de Los Ángeles en el año
1926.
Nunca conoció a su padre y dicen que eso marcó
profundamente la personalidad de una mujer
bella, inteligente, hipersensible, coqueta, insatisfecha,
que siempre buscó el amparo de un
hombre protector. La ausencia de la figura paterna
y la débil presencia de una madre mentalmente
inestable, determinaron que Norma Jane
pasara su infancia entre padres adoptivos y casas
de acogida. A los 16 años se casó para evitar
el orfanato con James Dougherty. Después se
casaría nuevamente con Joe DiMaggio (que la
amó profundamente) y con Arthur Miller… Ambos
matrimonios fracasarían también.
Se rumorea que la lista de amantes de Marilyn
era interminable: Elia Kazan, Marlon Brando,
Tony Curtis, los hermanos Kennedy (John y
Robert), Frank Sinatra…
Víctima del STAR SYSTEM de los años dorados
de Hollywood, Marilyn vendió su cuerpo a
varios productores y en sus memorias reconoció
haberse acostado con algunos jefes de los
grandes estudios como Joseph Schenck, fundador
de la 20th Century Fox, quien le abrió las
puertas del estrellato.
La estrella siempre se vio atrapada y encasillada
en la imagen de rubia tonta, frívola y sensual,
pero luchó hasta el último aliento para poder interpretar
personajes más complejos.
Marilyn adoraba la literatura. De ahí que uno
de sus maridos fuera el famoso escritor Arthur
Miller, su tercer y último esposo y su gran amigo
Truman Capote, autor de “Desayuno con
diamantes”, una película que escribió y dedicó
a Marilyn, pese a que al final la interpretara Audrey
Hepburn.
Y aun así, su imagen proyectaba todo lo contrario,
más en la línea de los papeles de mujer superficial
y “cazamaridos” en los que Hollywood
la encasilló.
Marilyn fue un personaje creado por ella, con un
ingenio enormemente agudo.
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Había en ella algo mágico y desesperado a la
vez. Fue la mujer más deseada del siglo XX.
Sus medidas 94-58-92, 1.66 m de altura y 53
Kg de peso…
Escandalizaba a hombres y mujeres cuando
confesaba que no utilizaba ropa interior o que
para dormir solo se ponía encima el perfume
Chanel nº5.
En el cine, pese a los halagos de los críticos o
la incontestable evidencia de la pantalla, no fue
hasta el papel de NIAGARA, donde obtuvo su
primer papel de importancia. El mundo entero
descubriría que Marilyn Monroe era mucho
más que una simple actriz.
El 5 de agosto de 1962, a las 4:55h de la madrugada,
el jefe del departamento de Policía de Los
Ángeles, Jack Clemmons, recibió una llamada
de doctor Greenson diciendo que la actriz había
muerto.
Al llegar a su casa, Clemmons advirtió una serie
de incongruencias en los testimonios de los
médicos y su ama de llaves que se mostró muy
nerviosa. Jamás se descubrió por qué tardó
tanto en avisar a las autoridades…
La muerte súbita y misteriosa en un momento
crucial de su vida personal, la hizo ETERNA.
Actrices, modelos y cantantes han querido en
algún momento ponerse en la piel de la protagonista
de “Los caballeros las prefieren rubias”.
EN EL RECUERDO NOS QUEDAN
ESTAS FOTOGRAFÍAS DE UN ICONO Y
LAS FRASES QUE LA INMORTALIZAN.
“Me gusta estar totalmente vestida, o si
no, totalmente desnuda. No me gustan las
medias tintas”.
“La imperfección es belleza, la locura es
genial y es mejor ser absolutamente ridículo
que absolutamente aburrido”.
“Una buena chica conoce sus límites, una
mujer inteligente sabe que no tiene ninguno”.
“No creo que un hombre valga tanto como
para tener dos mujeres, ni que una mujer
valga tan poco como para ser la segunda”.
“No presumas de haber sido el primero
en mi corazón si no fuiste suficientemente
inteligente para ser el último”.
“No me importa vivir en un mundo de hombres,
siempre que pueda ser mujer en él”.
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QUIRÓNSALUD
PRESTIGE, VANGUARD AND QUALITY HEALTH CARE
Quirónsalud Marbella is synonymous with
prestige, vanguard and quality health
care in the field of private medicine, as
an indisputable example in Marbella, where the
Hospital Group makes a clear commitment to
expansion and development, as with the launch
of its new specialised care and diagnostic test
centre, and the recent renovations of the Hospital
Quirónsalud Marbella, which has a proven
track record and reputation in our area of influence,
as well as an outstanding level of patient
satisfaction. Its involvement with the local population
has made it worthy of being the hospital
of reference for the community.
Although here we are focusing on the area of
Marbella, the group in Marbella also has the
affiliated Quirónsalud Fuengirola Medical
Centre, which covers a comprehensive range
of medical-surgical specialties, an ambulance
service, home healthcare and a 24-hour emergency
service, for the neighbouring towns of
Fuengirola and Mijas Costa.
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QUIRÓNSALUD IN MARBELLA
Returning to our area of ​influence, and in keeping
with the philosophy and ideology of the
group, “Your health comes first”, Quirónsalud
Marbella counts on a large team of the very
best professionals, experts and specialists,
with regard to human resources, in addition to
the most advanced technology in material assets.
The firm commitment and the investment
made in the field of research, development and
innovation are also indispensable, and their results
can be seen in the day-to-day healthcare
services. In addition to this, a management policy
and system which ensure the best quality
services for the entire local community.
The Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella occupies
an area of 8,000m2, with the most advanced
technological equipment in image diagnosis,
examinations and special treatments, minimally
invasive procedure units, with complete
surgery and critical care areas, not forgetting
other areas which will be mentioned below.
All this, in a strategic hub for the leading private
health centre of the Costa del Sol. With
good reason, the figures and statistics endorse
us: every year Quirónsalud Marbella records
20,000 hospital stays, 100,000 medical consultations,
75,000 emergencies and 5,000 surgical
interventions.
With these guarantees, Quirónsalud includes
and covers all medical and surgical specialties
in its Marbella centres, within an extensive
range of services, among which it is worth
noting its 24-hour Casualty and Emergency
Service, the units of Obesity; Plastic, Aesthetic
and Reconstructive Surgery; Hyperbaric
Medicine; Pain Treatment, Rehabilitation and
Physiotherapy; Refractive Surgery, etc., and
especially, for its acknowledged prestige, the
diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular and
lung disease or oncological surgery.
It is worth noting that Marbella and the Costa
del Sol Occidental are amongst the areas with
the highest concentration and transit of vehicles

in the country, so it would seem essential that the
area has a Traffic Unit, as in Quirónsalud Marbella.
In this respect, the hospital has a multidisciplinary
team, capable of diagnosing and treating
injuries efficiently and in the shortest possible
time. Their specialists provide the best health
care for a full rehabilitation, and will handle the
paperwork required by the insurance companies,
for the comfort and tranquility of the injured.
EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENTS
Precisely, and in this line of continuing to improve
its facilities, the new hospitalisation area
at the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital is already
operational. The space is distributed in 13
rooms, of which 3 are suites. It occupies over
600 square metres, and is equipped with the
most innovative medical care information systems
and technical-digital advances which benefit
and streamline doctor-patient-nursing relationships,
making them smooth and constant.
With this new step, the hospital centre, which
occupies a privileged location on the beachfront
at the entrance to the city of Marbella, on Severo
Ochoa Avenue, has 80 rooms, the majority
with sea views, which ensures an even more
harmonious, warm, pleasant atmosphere.
In order to get an idea of the scale of the improvements
and investments made by Quirónsalud in
its hospital in Marbella, we would highlight that
one million euros has been invested in the 1,000
square metres of its new fourth floor alone. Thus,
this area shares space with the Day Hospital,
along with the newly-opened Nursing Station,
which has been equipped with a novel patient-nurse
communication system via video-calling.
DIGITAL ROOMS
With the firm purpose of improving the patient’s
experience and stay, the “digital room”
project has been implemented in Quirón Marbella,
which, by extension, provides professionals
with the most advanced tools for the diagnosis
and treatment of different pathologies.
Technology is one of the hallmarks which defines
the improvement plan of the Quirónsalud
Hospital Group, so Marbella is the cutting edge
in this field.
Each of the hospital rooms has a tablet device,
with which patients can access the “Patient Portal”.
This window contains all the information
and data of their medical history. In a further
step to being at the forefront, patients have the
possibility to surf the
Internet and watch television.
The rooms are equipped with the new “digital
rooms” system, so that patients and their families
have all kinds of entertainment at their
disposal, such as on-demand video on the most
popular digital platforms, such as Netflix, HBO
and others. The automation system also allows
the patient to switch on, regulate and switch off
the lights in the room.
HUMANISATION OF HOSPITALISATION
As a preview, we can reveal that in the second
phase of this hospital humanisation project, it
will be possible for orders to be made to the kitchen
and programmed times of pending medical
tests consulted, as well as the entire history
of the admission, from the room tablet. We are
currently working on other advances related to
the automation system, such as being able to
control the temperature of the room, and the
blinds.
OBJECTIVES, PRIORITIES AND ACHIE-
VEMENTS
Quirónsalud Marbella has managed to incorporate
prestigious doctors, invest in the best
equipment to offer the latest technology in the
private market, include new specialties and enhance
existing ones, with a firm commitment to
hotel facilities and services, and, in general, increase
the operational efficiency of the hospital
in order to offer the best possible service to the
citizens of Marbella and the tourists and visitors
to the area, so that they can benefit from
the agreements that the hospital holds with the
main national and international health insurers.
In short: patient care is the priority for Quirónsalud
Marbella.
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QUIRÓNSALUD
PRESTIGIO, VANGUARDIA Y CALIDAD ASISTENCIAL
Hablar de Quirónsalud Marbella es hablar
de prestigio, vanguardia y calidad asistencial
en el campo de la medicina privada como
exponente indiscutible en Marbella, donde el
Grupo Hospitalario realiza una clara apuesta
de expansión y desarrollo, como con la puesta
en marcha de su nuevo centro de especialidades
y pruebas diagnósticas y con las últimas
reformas en el Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella,
de probada trayectoria y reputación en nuestra
zona de influencia y un sobresaliente grado de
satisfacción en los pacientes. Su imbricación en
la sociedad local lo ha hecho merecedor de ser el
hospital de referencia para la comunidad.
Aunque aquí nos centremos en el ámbito de
Marbella, el grupo en Marbella también tiene
adscrito el Centro Médico Quirónsalud Fuengirola,
que cubre una completa cartera de especialidades
médico-quirúrgicas, servicio de
ambulancias, atención sanitaria a domicilio y
servicio de urgencias 24 horas entre las localidades
vecinas de Fuengirola y Mijas Costa.
QUIRÓNSALUD EN MARBELLA
Volviendo a nuestra zona de influencia y
ajustados a la filosofía y el ideario del grupo
de “Primero, tu salud”, Quirónsalud Marbella
cuenta con un amplio plantel de los mejores
profesionales, expertos y especialistas, en el
plano humano, y la tecnología más avanzada en
medios materiales. Indispensable es, además,
la decidida apuesta e inversión que se realiza
en el terreno de la investigación, el desarrollo y
la innovación, y cuyos resultados pueden apreciarse
en el día a día de las prestaciones. A ello
se suma un modelo y una política de gestión
que aseguran la calidad de los servicios para
toda la comunidad local.
El Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella tiene una
superficie de 8.000m2 con los más avanzados
equipamientos tecnológicos en diagnóstico por
imagen, exploraciones y tratamientos especiales,
unidades de procedimientos mínimamente
invasivos, con completa área quirúrgica y de
cuidados críticos, sin olvidar otras áreas a las
que nos referiremos después. Todo ello en un
enclave estratégico para el centro líder de la
sanidad privada de la Costa del Sol. No en
vano, las cifras y estadísticas nos respaldan:
Quirónsalud Marbella registra al año 20.000
estancias hospitalarias, 100.000 consultas médicas,
75.000 urgencias y 5.000 intervenciones
quirúrgicas.
Con esos avales, Quirónsalud abarca y cubre en
sus centros de Marbella todas las especialidades
médicas y quirúrgicas, en una amplia cartera
de servicios, entre las que cabe resaltar su
Servicio de Urgencias y Emergencias 24 horas,
el dedicado a las Unidades de la Obesidad, Cirugía
Plástica, Estética y Reparadora, Medicina
Hiperbárica, Tratamiento del Dolor, Rehabilitación
y Fisioterapia, Cirugía Refractiva, etc., sin
olvidar por su reconocido prestigio, el diagnóstico
y tratamiento de patologías cardiovasculares,
de neumología o de cirugía oncológica
Destacar que Marbella y la Costa del Sol Occidental
son de las zonas del país con una mayor
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concentración y tránsito de vehículos, por lo que
se antoja indispensable que la zona cuente, como
ocurre en Quirónsalud Marbella, con una Unidad
de Tráficos. En este aspecto, el centro hospitalario
cuenta con un equipo multidisciplinar, capaz
de diagnosticar y tratar lesiones, en el menor
tiempo posible y de forma eficiente. Sus especialistas
prestan la mejor atención sanitaria para
una completa rehabilitación y realizará los trámites
necesarios con las compañías de seguros para
comodidad y tranquilidad de los accidentados.
EXPANSIÓN Y MEJORAS
Precisamente, y en esa línea de continuar con
la mejora de sus instalaciones, ya está operativa
la nueva área de hospitalización en el Hospital
Quirónsalud Marbella. Se trata de un espacio
distribuido en 13 habitaciones -de las que 3 son
estancias suites- asentadas en más 600 metros
cuadrados, y dotadas de los más innovadores
sistemas de información asistencial y avances
técnico-digitales que benefician y agilizan de
manera fluida y permanente las relaciones médico-paciente-enfermería.
Con este nuevo paso, el centro hospitalario situado
privilegiadamente en primera línea de playa,
a la entrada de Marbella, en la avenida Severo
Ochoa, cuenta con 80 habitaciones -en su grueso
con vistas al mar-, que aseguran, más si cabe, un
ambiente armonioso, cálido y placentero.
Para hacernos una idea de la dimensión de estas
reformas e inversiones de Quirónsalud en
su hospital de Marbella, resaltar que solo en
los 1.000 metros cuadrados de su nueva cuarta
planta se ha invertido un millón de euros. Así,
este área comparte espacio con el Hospital de
Día junto con el estrenado control de Enfermería,
al que se ha dotado de un novedoso sistema
de comunicación paciente-enfermera a través
de vídeo llamada.
HABITACIONES DIGITALES
Con el firme propósito de mejorar la experiencia
y estancia del paciente, en Quirón Marbella se ha
implementado el proyecto “habitación digital”,
que por extensión, facilita a los profesionales las
herramientas más avanzadas para el diagnóstico
y tratamiento de las distintas patologías.
La tecnología es una de las señas de identidad
que marca el plan de mejora del Grupo Hospitalario
Quirónsalud, por lo que Marbella es punta
de lanza en este campo.
Cada una de las estancias del hospital cuenta
con un dispositivo Tablet, con el que los ingresados
pueden acceder al “Portal del Paciente”. En
dicha ventana constan toda la información y los
datos de su historia clínica. En un paso más por
estar a la última, el paciente tiene la posibilidad
de navegar por Internet y ver la televisión.
Las habitaciones están asistidas por el nuevo
sistema de “habitaciones digitales”, de tal modo
que, a través de iPads integrados en la estancia,
los pacientes y sus familiares tienen a su alcance
todo tipo de entretenimiento, como vídeo a
demanda en las plataformas digitales más exitosas,
como Netflix, HBO y otras. La domótica
permite igualmente el encendido, regulación y
apagado de luces de la estancia.
HUMANIZACIÓN HOSPITALARIA
Como avance podemos compartir que en una
segunda fase de este proyecto de humanización
hospitalaria, desde la tableta de la habitación
podrán realizarse pedidos a cocina, conocer la
hora de programación de las pruebas médicas
pendientes y acceder y consultar todo el historial
del episodio del ingreso. Actualmente ya
se trabaja en otros avances relacionados con la
domótica, como poder controlar la temperatura
de la habitación y de las persianas.
OBJETIVOS, PRIORIDADES Y LOGROS
Quirónsalud Marbella ha logrado incorporar a
prestigiosos médicos, invertir en el mejor equipamiento
para ofrecer la mejor tecnología en el
mercado privado, incorporar nuevas especialidades
y potenciar las ya existentes, con una
apuesta decidida en instalaciones y servicios
hoteleros, y, en general, incrementar la eficiencia
operativa del hospital para ofrecer y compartir
el mejor servicio a los ciudadanos marbellíes
y a los turistas y visitantes que acoge la
zona, a fin de que se beneficien de los acuerdos
que el hospital tiene con las principales aseguradoras
sanitarias nacionales e internacionales.
En definitiva: la atención al paciente es la prioridad
de Quirónsalud Marbella.
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Interview with
Sandra Andújar
DIRECTOR OF ELITE SPAIN,
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THE SPANISH LUXURY FEDERATION
Photos: Fotosol

What are Elite Spain’s success factors? Elite Spain, the
Spanish Luxury Federation is revolutionizing the way the
luxury and high-end sector work. We spoke with Sandra
Andújar, CEO of this growing organization.
What is the Spanish Luxury Federation Elite Spain?
The Federation is registered on the National Registry of
the Spanish Ministry of Internal Affairs. We are proud to
unite over 80 exclusive companies in the luxury and high-end
sector. These members are a series of international
and national multi-sector companies working in fields
such as Fashion, Cosmetics, Furniture, Decoration, Tourism,
Gourmet, Airlines, Banks, Real Estate, Motors, etc.
that meet specific and strict selection criteria.
We do not see our members just as associates, The Spanish
Luxury Federation Elite Spain’s DNA is to become an
extension of each of our exclusive members. This mission
means a sense of maximum involvement and belonging
to improve and expand our members’ mission. We perform
a duly market screening on the luxury and high-end
sectors with the unique objective of unleashing the maximum
potential of our members and offering an exclusive
tailor-made service. Therefore, our team is a combination
of luxury experts, creative and hands on individuals passionate
about what they do.
Are you betting on a new luxury concept?
I wouldn’t use the word betting; we position the Federation
at the top of the trends. This is our soul. Traditional
Luxury clients want to establish a social position and to
enjoy the best quality and designs. The price is not the
most relevant factor, what matters is the ability to create a
unique, personal, exclusive, and authentic product or service.
This is still very important, yet, as new generations
arrive, luxury tastes and consumption patterns evolve.
Brands with style tell a story in which the main character
is the client.
Do you mean that there is more than only one type of luxury
costumer?
Today, luxury is highly segmented -customer centric- because
of the fast pace changes in the fashion industry. We
can see large companies sponsoring groundbreaking artists
with very disruptive attitudes showing a way of life
that breaks with the norm but at the same time this large
firms are represented as well by the opposite side of profile;
elegant and traditional. Yes, there is more than one
type of luxury client. I honestly find fascinating to witness
this evolution.
Are you talking about Millenials?
Yes, as well. Millennials are much more interested in living
in the present moment, the experience than in long-lasting
ownership. These are new values that will guide the strategies
of the sector. This is the reason why Elite Spain
offers to our members a communication strategy, events,
and marketing actions that are disruptive and consider
not only the brand itself but also the story the brand tells.
This is the underlying concept that shapes the philosophy
of The Spanish Luxury Federation Elite Spain.
What other changes you foresee in the luxury sector?
I see as very important the developments the Social and
Ecological responsibility. Quality and Elegance need to
come attach to these ethical developments. These are
magnificent trends that some of our members are following.
Can you give us some examples?
Stella McCartney, for example, is a pioneer fully committed
to a circular economy that decreases the textile waste
produced. But it is taking things even further with its
unique Vegan Fashion, using textured cellulose instead of
leather without affecting quality or style. I see that this
social and ecological decision greatly improves the user
experience and elevates the brand. Another example is
Kevin Murphy, the luxury hair cosmetics company. Its
beautiful packaging design is made with 100% recycled
waste collected from the oceans. This company recycles
360 tons of plastic from the sea every year. I see this action
as a great achievement.
Those are not exceptions; it is a trend right?
Exactly, that People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
(PETA) is a member of the Board of Directors of LVMH
since 2017 is another great example.
Before we were discussing about millennials, I am convinced
that the new generations will not support companies
that tolerate the destruction of the environment, and they
will strongly influence positive changes in social and ecological
responsibility.
The Spanish Luxury
Federation
Elite Spain supports
various
charitable causes
from the benefit
of the most disadvantaged
people
to sustainability
causes and
our members are,
with no doubt,
the engine that
further impulse
such activities.
BRANDS WITH
STYLE TELL A
STORY IN WHICH
THE MAIN
CHARACTER IS
THE CLIENT
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Sandra Andújar
DIRECTORA DE ELITE SPAIN,
FEDERACIÓN ESPAÑOLA DEL LUJO
Nos preguntamos cuáles son las
claves del éxito de Elite Spain, la Federación
Española del Lujo que está
revolucionando la forma de trabajar
en el sector del lujo y la alta gama.
Hablamos con Sandra Andújar, la
directora general de esta joven organización.
¿Qué es Elite Spain, La Federación
Española del Lujo?
Es una entidad inscrita en el Registro
Nacional del Ministerio del Interior
que aúna más de ochenta empresas
de alta gama y lujo. La forman una
selección de empresas internacionales
y nacionales que cumplen ciertos
atributos. Vienen de empresas múltiples
sectores, como la moda, cosmética,
mobiliario y decoración, turismo, gourmet,
aerolíneas, banca, inmobiliaria, motor, etc.
En el equipo de Elite Spain sentimos como una
extensión de cada uno de nuestros socios. No
los vemos como empresas asociadas, sino que
nos adherimos a su adn. Este enfoque de la
colaboración propicia que el equipo tenga una
actitud de máxima implicación, de pertenencia,
y facilita que se ofrezca un trato muy personalizado,
que se active un radar para captar todo
lo que sucede en el mercado con la voluntad de
informar a las firmas y saborear su potencial.
Somos un equipo muy creativo, pero por encima
de todo, abunda una gran pasión por lo que
hacemos.
¿Estáis apostando por un nuevo concepto de
lujo?
Más que apostar, nos sumamos a una corriente.
Es el espíritu de los tiempos que corren. El
cliente del lujo tradicional busca posicionarse
socialmente o disfrutar de la mejor calidad o
diseño. El precio no es, por supuesto, lo más relevante,
sino la capacidad de crear algo singular,
personal, original, auténtico…
Esto sigue siendo muy importante, lo mismo
que el componente aspiracional; pero cada
vez más, y se ve muy claro entre los jóvenes,
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los gustos y pautas de consumo del lujo están
cambiando. Las marcas con estilo cuentan una
historia en la que su cliente es el protagonista.
¿Eso quiere decir que ya no hay un prototipo de
cliente de lujo?
Vivimos en una era de lujo segmentado muy
marcado por los imperativos de la moda.
Podemos ver a grandes firmas patrocinando a
artistas con actitudes muy disruptivas y que
muestran una forma de vida muy joven y rompedora.
Y las mismas firmas siendo representadas
por otros perfiles que transmiten valores
totalmente opuestos. Sí, hay más de un prototipo
de consumidor de lujo. Sinceramente, me
parece fascinante observar esta evolución.
Estás hablando de los millennials…
En efecto, en Elite Spain los tenemos muy presentes.
Los millennials, están mucho más vinculados
a la vivencia del momento, a la experiencia,
que a la posesión. Son valores nuevos que deben
orientar las estrategias del sector. Por eso nuestros
eventos, la comunicación estratégica que
ofrecemos a nuestros asociados, tienen muy en
cuenta tanto la imagen de la marca como el relato
que la sostiene. Este es el concepto que subyace
detrás de la filosofía de Elite Spain.
¿Qué otros cambios detectas en el
sector?
Me parece muy positiva la responsabilidad
social y ecológica que en
los últimos años es cada vez más
importante. La idea de calidad, de
elegancia de lujo, en definitiva, ya no
puede ir desvinculada de esos planteamientos
éticos. Lo veo como un
avance muy esperanzador. Muchas
de nuestras asociadas son muy sensibles
a esta exigencia del mercado.
¿Podrías mencionarnos algunos
ejemplos?
La firma Stella McCartney, por
ejemplo, destaca por su buen hacer.
No solo es pionera en esta corriente,
sino que va un paso más allá con
una moda absolutamente vegana. Empleando
celulosa texturizada en lugar de cuero, la calidad
y el estilo no se ven perjudicados; por el
contrario, desde mi punto de vista incluso este
hecho mejora la experiencia respecto a la marca.
Realmente es una firma muy comprometida
que apuesta por acelerar la transición a una economía
circular y reflexionan sobre los residuos
textiles generados. Otro ejemplo es la firma de
cosmética capilar Kevin Murphy. Es difícil imaginar
que la belleza del diseño de su packaging
provengan al cien por cien de residuos reciclados
de los océanos. Me parece una hazaña que
esta firma recicle anualmente 360 toneladas de
plástico del mar.
Entiendo que entonces no son casos puntuales?
Exacto, no olvidemos que Peta forma parte del
consejo de administración de LVMH desde 2017.
Antes hablábamos de los millennials… Estoy
convencida que las nuevas generaciones no
apoyarán a empresas que toleren la destrucción
del medio ambiente. Por nuestra parte, en Elite
Spain estamos impulsando diversas causas
benéficas, vinculadas unas a la sostenibilidad y
otras en beneficio de colectivos desfavorecidos.
Las firmas asociadas son nuestro motor para
poder realizar esta importante tarea.

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BHUTAN
The kingdom of happiness
Located between India and China, and hidden in the imposing Himalaya Mountains, we find an isolated,
remote kingdom, the Land of the Thunder Dragon; Bhutan. Enveloped in the essence of Buddhism,
this kingdom, where time appears to have stood still, welcomes its visitors with the wide
smiles of its people and its precipitous landscapes. NUBA, the specialised agency in the design of
tailor-made private trips, provides the opportunity to discover this part of the world to everyone
who wants to live a unique experience with a trip “on the fringes of time”.
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The adventure starts in the air. As the plane
approaches Paro Airport, travellers will be
delighted with an incredible view of the city, as
a beautiful valley nestling between two mountain
ranges appears before their eyes. After being closed
to tourism for years, until 1974, the most enigmatic
territory of all Buddhist societies that has
bloomed in the Himalayas reveals its ancestral
traditions and the profound peace and harmony
that its unexplored valleys radiate.
Forests and deep, blue lakes, ever-snowy summits,
majestic cliffs and simple wooden bridges
all shape Bhutan’s unrivalled setting. The bright
colours that decorate its houses, palaces and temples,
and the always curious gaze of its people fill
every corner of the city with light and life.
THIMPHU, A CITY WITHOUT TRAFFIC
LIGHTS
In one of the highest valleys of the Himalayas,
surrounded by hills on the shore of the Wang
Chu River, lies the capital of Bhutan: Thimphu.
Its wooded landscape made up of valleys and highlands,
and its medieval feel, combined with the
colourful facades of its buildings, make Thimphu a
place that brings tradition and progress together
in perfect harmony.
Next to the Wang Chu River, travellers will be
able to enjoy a relaxing traditional hot-stone bath,
and savour an exquisite local dinner served with
champagne, while admiring an incredible view of
the city. Those who so wish will have the opportunity
to enjoy a meal prepared with the best local
products by a typical Bhutanese family.
NUBA travellers will be able to visit the handmade
paper factory, the centre for textile-manufacturing
where traditional Bhutanese dresses are
made, the painting school, the Institute of Traditional
Medicine, or the craftsman district… They
can also attend the archery competition, one of
the greatest spectacles of the region, which is held
in the Changlingmethang Stadium every year.
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A NATURAL STAIRWAY TO THE HIMALAYAS
It’s striking to cross the marvellous Dochula Pass, over 3,000m above
the valley, and admire the breathtaking view of the highest peaks of
the Eastern Himalayas. There awaits
the solitary Gangkhar Puensum, the
country’s highest peak and the highest
unclimbed summit in the world.
During the descent towards Punakha,
the scenery begins to change. It’s
a memorable experience to see the
snowy summits and go through the
little villages in the mountains, where
yak-herders and Buddhist monks arrive,
reciting their mantras on their way
to unknown, remote monasteries.
Mount Chomolhari crowns the north
of Paro valley, and its glacial waters
plunge between the profound canyons
to form the Pa Chhu River. This is one of the most fertile valleys
in the kingdom, and from here it’s easy to see the enormous area
of terraced cultivated fields of the famous red rice, the star of the
delicacies of Bhutanese cuisine.
Once they arrive in Paro city, travellers will have the chance to go
on horseback up to The Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang), the most important
temple of the 2,000 that can be found scattered throughout the
country. This monastery clings, literally, to a sheer cliff face 900m
above the valley floor.
Everyone who chooses to discover this mystic country will be able
to enjoy, thanks to NUBA, some unforgettable experiences. From flying
over the Gangtey valley in a hot-air balloon at sunrise, to hiking
and horse-riding through the impressive valleys, or rafting in the
Mo Chhu in the Punakha valley. Travellers will be able to experience
firsthand the true essence of Bhutan by coming across a lamasery, or
taking part in a private Buddhist meditation ceremony in Gangtey’s
temples, in the monasteries of Punakha Dzong or Chimi Lhakhang.
All of this, without sacrificing comfort, while staying in the most exclusive
hotels.
Bhutan is still an unexplored gem for those who decide to take a
journey to connect with themselves, in one of the most privileged
places on earth, where wealth isn’t measured by belongings, but by
happiness.
HOUSES, PALACES, TEMPLES AND
THE CURIOUS GAZE OF ITS PEOPLE
FILL EVERY CORNER OF THE CITY
WITH LIGHT AND LIFE
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BUTÁN
El país de la felicidad
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Amedio camino entre China y la India, se
esconde entre las poderosas montañas
del Himalaya un reino aislado y remoto, el Reino
del Dragón del Trueno, Bután. Embriagado
por la esencia del budismo, este reino, en el que
parece haberse detenido el tiempo, recibe al
viajero con las amplias sonrisas de sus gentes y
su abrupto paisaje. NUBA, la firma especialista
en el diseño de viajes a medida y en privado,
ofrece la oportunidad de descubrir este rincón
del mundo a todas aquellas personas que quieran
vivir una experiencia única con su viaje “Al
margen del Tiempo”.
La aventura comienza ya en el aire. A medida
que el avión se aproxima al aeropuerto, el viajero
disfrutará de una increíble vista de la ciudad,
con un hermoso valle enclavado entre dos
cadenas montañosas que se descubre ante sus
ojos. Tras permanecer cerrado durante años al
turismo, hasta 1974, el territorio más enigmático
de todas las sociedades budistas que han
florecido en el Himalaya, muestra intactas sus
tradiciones ancestrales y esa profunda paz y
armonía que emanan de sus recónditos callejones.
Bosques salpicados de lagos de un azul rotundo,
cumbres siempre nevadas, dramáticos acantilados
y sencillos puentes de madera configuran
su paisaje incomparable. Los vívidos colores
que decoran sus casas, palacios y templos y
la mirada curiosa de sus habitantes, llenan de
vida y de luz cada uno de sus rincones.
THIMPHU, LA CIUDAD SIN SEMÁFOROS
En uno de los valles más altos del Himalaya,
rodeado de colinas y a orillas del río Wang-Chu,
yace la capital de Bután: Thimphu. Su paisaje
boscoso, de valles y tierras altas, y su aroma
medieval unido a las fachadas coloridas de sus
edificios, hacen de ella un lugar que aúna tradición
y progreso en perfecta armonía.
Cerca del río Wang-Chu, los viajeros podrán
disfrutar de un relajante baño tradicional con
piedras calientes y degustar una exquisita cena
local acompañada de Champagne, mientras admiran
las increíbles vistas de la ciudad. Los que
lo deseen, tendrán la ocasión de disfrutar de
una cena con una familia típica butanesa a base
de los mejores productos locales.
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El viajero NUBA podrá, además, visitar la fábrica
de papel hecho a mano, el centro de fabricación
de textiles, donde confeccionan los vestidos
tradicionales butaneses, la escuela de pintura, el
Instituto de Medicina Tradicional o el barrio de
los artesanos… Y no podrá perderse la competición
de tiro con arco, celebrada cada año en el
estadio de Changlimithang, uno de los mayores
espectáculos de la región.
CASAS, PALACIOS, TEMPLOS
Y LA MIRADA CURIOSA DE
SUS HABITANTES, LLENAN
CADA UNO DE SUS RINCONES
DE VIDA Y DE LUZ
UNA ESCALERA NATURAL AL HIMALAYA
Sorprende atravesar el maravilloso paso de Dochula,
elevado a más de 3000 metros de altura,
y admirar las vistas espectaculares de los picos
más altos de los Himalayas orientales. Allí espera
solitario el Hangkar Punseum, el punto más
alto del país y la cima más alta del mundo, que
aún sigue sin ser escalada.
En el descenso hacia Punakha el paisaje cambia.
Resulta impresionante contemplar los
picos nevados y transcurrir por las pequeñas
aldeas de las montañas, a las que llegan pastores
de yak o pequeños monjes budistas, recitando
sus mantras camino de algún remoto
monasterio.
El Monte Chomolhari corona el norte del valle
Paro y su agua glaciar se zambulle entre profundas
gargantas para formar el río Pa Chhu. Es
uno de los valles más fértiles del Reino y desde
allí es fácil observar enormes extensiones de
plantaciones dispuestas en terrazas del afamado
arroz rojo local, una de las mayores delicias
de su gastronomía.
Una vez en la ciudad de Paro los viajeros tendrán
la oportunidad de subir a caballo hacia el
Nido del Tigre (Taktsang), el templo más importante
de los 2.000 existentes en todo el país
que se encuentra, literalmente, colgado en un
acantilado a 600 metros de altura sobre el valle.
Todos aquellos que se decidan a descubrir
este místico país podrán disfrutar, de la mano
de NUBA, de experiencias inolvidables; desde
recorrer el valle de Gangtey en globo al
amanecer, hasta realizar trekking y rutas a
caballo por los impresionantes valles o hacer
rafting en Punakha por la zona de Mo Chhu.
Podrán, además, vivir de cerca la verdadera
esencia butanesa, conociendo una lamasería
o participando en una ceremonia privada de
meditación budista en los templos de Gangtey,
en el Monasterio de Punakha Dzong o
en Chimi Lhakang. Todo ello, sin renunciar a
la mayor comodidad, alojados en los hoteles
más exclusivos.
Bután es una auténtica joya aún por explorar para
quienes deciden realizar un viaje de conexión con
uno mismo, a uno de los lugares más privilegiados
del planeta, en el que la riqueza no es medida por
las pertenencias, sino por la felicidad.
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Rotary International, the world’s first voluntary service organisation, is made up of almost
33,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Its international network of
partners is composed of business, professional and community leaders who contribute their
time, money and knowledge to serve in their communities and around the world.
The Rotary Club Marbella meets every Tuesday at 20:30 in the Puente Romano Hotel.
www.rotaryclubmarbella.es

EXCLUSIVE PEOPLE
Saeko
Hamada
ROTARY CLUB MARBELLA
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I have been a proud member of Rotary
Club Marbella Distrito 2203 Rotary Spain
for 10 years. I represented our club as Vice
President and secretary 2017-2018 and as
President 2018-2019 and committee of the
board Rotary Year 2019-2020 as a Former
president and Public Relation and Membership
advisor of Zone 9 Distrito 2203
Rotary Spain.
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 M neighbours,
friends, leaders, and problem-solvers
who see a world where people unite
and take action to create lasting change -
across the globe, in our communities and in
ourselves. Solving real problems takes real
commitment and vision, for more than 114
years, Rotary’s people of action have used
their passion, energy, and intelligence to
take action on sustainable projects. From
literacy and peace to water and health, we
are always working to better our world and
stay committed to the end. Rotary members
believe that we have a shared responsibility
to take action on our world’s most
persistent issues. Our 35,000 plus clubs
work together to promote peace, fight disease,
provide clean water, sanitation and
hygiene, save mothers and children. Support
education. Grow local economies. We
provide service to others, promote integrity,
and advance world understanding, goodwill,
and peace through our fellowship of business,
professional, and community leaders.
Rotary club started with the vision of one
man Paul Harris. The Chicago attorney
formed the Rotary Club of Chicago on 23rd
of February 1905, so professionals with diverse
backgrounds could exchange ideas,
form meaningful, lifelong friendships, and
give back to their communities. Rotary’s
name came from the group’s early practice
of rotating meetings among the offices of
its members. “Whatever Rotary may mean
to us, to the world it will be known by the
results it achieves” said our founder Paula
Harris.
We were truly international. Only 16 years
after being founded, Rotary had clubs on
six continents. Today, members in nearly
every country work to solve some of our
world’s most challenging problems.
We persevere in tough times. During World
War II, Rotary clubs in Austria, Germany,
Italy, Japan, and Spain are forced to disband.
Despite the risks, many continued to
meet informally, and after the war, Rotary
members came together to rebuild their
clubs and their
countries.
We are committed
to service, and
we are not afraid
to dream big and
set bold goals.
We began our gift
against Polio in
1979 with a project
top immunise
6 million children
in the Philippines.
Today, Polio remains
endemic in
only 2 countries
Afghanistan and Pakistan, - Down from 125
in 1988.
Rotary Foundation has spendt 3 Billion $
on Life-Changing, sustainable projects for
last 100 years. With your help, we can make
lives better in your community and around
the world.
Rotary Club Marbella will celebrate our
40 years anniversary this October at Hotel
Puente Romano where we have our headquarter
since 1979. Honour to have an owner
of the hotel Daniel Shamoon himself as
a fellow member of Rotary Club. Thanks to
all the support we receive from Marbella
city and all of you we can continue working
on our services for our community. Thank
you very much for your trust towards our
Charitable activities.
Saeko Hamada Ikeo
Rotary Club Marbella.
Distrito 2203 . Rotary Spain
Rotary International.
ROTARY MEMBERS BELIEVE
THAT WE HAVE A SHARED
RESPONSIBILITY TO TAKE
ACTION ON OUR WORLD’S MOST
PERSISTENT ISSUES
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ACES&PLACES
EXCLUSIVE EVENTS
WORLD VISION GALA
AT PUENTE ROMANO
On Thursday 15th August, Puente Romano
hosted Charity Gala Dinner, which
was carried out in aid of World Vision
Organization.
Summer Gala Dinner 2019 featured
several international artists and had a
record number of visitors. The evening
cocktail served canapés from Nobu
Marbella, and the four-course dinner
was created by Puente Romano´s Head
Chef Thomas Stork.
Thanks to all the local sponsors and the
guests who took part of the dinner, charity
raffle and private donations, the night
raised nearly 50 000€. The support
received this year will help to eliminate
childhood malnutrition in Bangladesh.
El pasado jueves 15 de agosto, el Hotel
Puente Romano organizó la Cena de
Gala Benéfica a favor de la organización
World Vision. La Cena de Gala de
Verano 2019 contó con varios artistas
internacionales y tuvo una cantidad récord
de visitantes. El cóctel de la noche
servía canapés de Nobu Marbella y el
menú de cuatro platos para la cena fue
confeccionado por el jefe de cocina del
Hotel Puente Romano, Thomas Stork.
Gracias a todos los patrocinadores locales
y los invitados que participaron en la
cena, el sorteo y las donaciones privadas,
la noche recaudó casi 50.000€. El apoyo
recibido este año ayudará a eliminar la
desnutrición infantil en Bangladesh.
Trevis Brendmoe
Photos: Pedro Jaén
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ACES&PLACES
EXCLUSIVE EVENTS
WORLD VISION GALA AT PUENTE ROMANO
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BVLGARI MARBELLA
PRESENTATION PRESENTACIÓN
On July 9th, Bvlgari Puerto Banús hosted
an exhibition of more than 100 pieces
which form part of the Cinemagia
High Jewellery Collection, inspired by
the era of Italian Cinema, and unveiled
on the island of Capri this summer. A
celebration of Bvlgari’s relationship
with the silver screen. Unique pieces
like Moby Dick, inspired by the film,
or Colour Treasures, inspired by divas
of the past and present, as well as the
colours of the Italian flag, were present
at the event.
Among others, at the event: Lilly Wittgenstein,
Bvlgari brand ambassador,
Princess Al Thani of Qatar and Gunilla
Von Bismarck
Bvlgari Puerto Banús acogió el pasado
9 de Julio una exposición de más de
100 piezas parte de la Colección Cinemagia,
inspirada en la época de Cine
Italiano que tuvo inicio en la isla de Capri
ese verano. Una celebración de la
relación entre Bvlgari y el cine.
Piezas únicas como Moby Dick, inspirado
en la película, o Color Treasures,
inspirado en las divas del pasado y del
presente, así como los colores de la
bandera de Italia estuvieron presentes
en el evento.
Entre otros invitados asisitieron al
evento: Lilly Witgenstein, embajadora
de Bvlgari, Princesa Al Thani de Qatar
y Gunilla Von Bismarck.
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ACES&PLACES
EXCLUSIVE EVENTS
ELITE SPAIN
CELEBRATE THE SUMMER
By the hand of Elite Spain, the Spanish
Federation of Luxury, a hundred
guests, members of Saudi Arabian high
society, met last June 26th in the Kettal
showroom in Marbella, at an exclusive
cocktail party to celebrate the summer.
Photos: Fotosol
De la mano de Elite Spain, la federación
española del lujo, un centenar de invitados,
miembros de la alta sociedad Saudí,
se dieron cita el pasado 26 de Junio en las
instalaciones de Kettal de Marbella en un
exclusivo cóctel para celebrar el verano.
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EPIC MARBELLA
AT PUENTE ROMANO
On July 9th, Sierra Blanca Estates
presented its new development of
luxury homes, decorated by Fendi
Casa. The guests enjoyed a wonderful
evening at La Terrasse of Puente
Romano Hotel.
Sierra Blanca Estates presentó el pasado
9 de julio su nueva promocion de
viviendas de lujo decoradas por Fendi
Casa. Los invitados disfrutaron de una
maravillosa velada en La Terrasse del
Hotel Puente Romano.
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