The Luxury Network International Magazine Issue 18

WAVES OF CHANGE 

ISSUE 18 | MAY - JUN 2020

Described as “The next generation of marketing for luxury brands” by the British media, 

The Luxury Network is the world’s leading luxury affinity marketing group. The Luxury 

Network is a private membership club, established in luxury capitals or countries 

around the world, within which premium companies work closely together 

at senior director level for mutual business and client development.

The Luxury Network’s objective is simple: To facilitate co-operation and exciting new 

business development activities between top-end companies. New business partnerships 

are created via strategic alignment, joint collaborations, product placements, 

endorsements, media sharing, B2B and B2C networking, sales and luxury 

showcase events and numerous other affinity marketing activities.

A Message 

From The Editor 

Dear Valued Readers, 

Welcome to the 18th edition of The Luxury Network International Magazine. 

Nowadays, whether it is good or evil, I believe that there is a purpose and a message behind everything happening 

around us. 

The COVID-19 pandemic is giving us so many reminders, especially that we are all equal, regardless of how much 

money we have and what religion or culture or country we come from. The virus treats us all the same, regardless 

of how healthy our lifestyle is. It also proves that we are all connected, what affects one person has an effect 

on another; reminding us how short life is and what is most important for us. 

In these unprecedented times of uncertainty, it is very important to keep faith and not to lose hope. It is also 

very essential for us to stay connected. 

We hope that this issue can give you time to reflect and recuperate. This is our 

long-awaited break...an escape. 

The time for us to reconnect and step outside will come very soon and all luxury 

industries back to work and life. Our events will shine again and the venues will 

be full. 

Stay safe and know that we are keeping each one of you in our thoughts every day. 

The Luxury Network is and will always be here for you. To live as one, let us take 

care of one another, wherever we may be. 

Meanwhile, enjoy reading the latest issue of TLN Magazine especially dedicated 

to all our front line workers globally. 

Sincerely, 

Fares Ghattas 

Global CEO, 

The Luxury Network International 

Editor-in-chief, 

The Luxury Network International Magazine 

@faresghattas 

@theluxurynetwork

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LUXURY WILL NEVER DIE 

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highlights 

ISSUE 18 | May - Jun 2020 

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International Artist Luke Jerram Creates Coronavirus (COVID-19) Glass Sculpture 

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Revealed: The World’s Most Instagrammed Luxury Hotel Brands 

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The 10 Best Men’s Fragrances 

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The Hublot Classic Fusion Special Edition ‘London’ 

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The New Decade Brings New Change: Luxury Industry Trends in 2020 

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Pronovias Offers Complimentary Wedding Dresses to Hospital Staff Worldwide 

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The New Zealand Lexus Urban Polo 2020 

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TLN Qatar Celebrated Women’s International Day at the Sakura Lounge by Lexus

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BENTLEY MULLINER 

HAS REVEALED 

THE ALL-NEW 

BACALAR 

The rarest two-door Bentley of the modern era and the ultimate expression of two-seat, open-air luxury, 

this definitive Grand Tourer spearheads a return to coachbuilding by Bentley Mulliner – the oldest coachbuilder 

in the world. Just 12 examples of this striking, limited-edition model are being created, guaranteeing 

rarity and exclusivity, and offering supreme luxury and breath-taking performance. 

Bacalar, the most exclusive two-door Bentley of the modern era, launches a new Bentley Mulliner operation and 

forms part of a new strategy for the world’s oldest coachbuilder. With an illustrious coachbuilding history, which 

can be traced back to the 1500s, Mulliner will, from 2020, offer three different portfolios to customers: Classic, 

Collections and Coachbuilt. 

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The difference is Gaggenau 

Founded in 1683 in the hamlet of Gaggenau, we aim to 

enable and inspire with appliances that are extraordinary, 

in both performance and appearance. Our design is 

avant-garde yet timeless and we skilfully hand-build 

our pieces using the finest materials. 

As professional cooking techniques have evolved and 

developed, so too has Gaggenau. Inspired by the principles 

within the professional kitchen, given the means and the 

passion, we enable the private chef to produce professional 

results at home. 

“ Our plumbed model is the only domestic 

combi-steam oven with a fully automated 

self-cleaning system * .” 

– Olya Yemchenko, Brand Communication 

Manager Gaggenau 

Masters of steam: 20 years in the making 

Having introduced the steam oven to the private kitchen 

20 years ago, we have continued to refine and innovate 

ensuring we remain at the forefront of modern and 

professional cooking results in the domestic kitchen. 

Our combi-steam ovens are capable of steaming, baking, 

cooking, braising, grilling, simmering, regenerating, 

extracting juice and sous-vide cooking. 

Our latest combi-steam ovens allow the private chef to 

master steam, free from constraints. Both the 400 and 200 

series can now connect to a fixed water supply. The enlarged 

cavity, cleverly lit by indirect lighting, conceals a full surface 

grill behind glass for ease of cleaning and aesthetics. 

All of which ensures your decision making comes down 

to a finely balanced aesthetic decision between the flush 

200 series or the handleless 400 series: which masterpiece 

will be yours? 

Visit us at our flagship showroom in South Melbourne 

for the full Gaggenau experience. 

www.gaggenau.com.au 

*available on Gaggenau plumbed combi-steam models only

Novel Coronavirus Glass Sculpture 

by Luke Jerram 

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INTERNATIONAL ARTIST LUKE JERRAM 

CREATES CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) 

GLASS SCULPTURE 

IN TRIBUTE TO GLOBAL EFFORT TO COMBAT PANDEMIC 

Internationally-renowned 

artist Luke Jerram 

has created a coronavirus 

– COVID-19 – glass 

sculpture in tribute to the 

huge global scientific and 

medical effort to combat 

the pandemic. Made in 

glass, at 23cm in diameter, 

it is 1 million times larger 

than the actual virus. 

It was commissioned by 

a university in America to reflect 

its current and future research and 

learning in health, the environment 

and intelligent systems, and its focus 

on solving global challenges. 

Luke says: “Helping to communicate 

the form of the virus to the public, 

the artwork has been created as an 

alternative representation to the artificially 

coloured imagery received 

through the media. In fact, viruses 

have no colour as they are smaller 

than the wavelength of light.” 

“This artwork is a tribute to the scientists 

and medical teams who are 

working collaboratively across the 

world to try to slow the spread of the 

virus. It is vital we attempt to slow 

the spread of coronavirus by working 

together globally, so our health services 

can manage this pandemic.” 

Made through a process of scientific 

glassblowing, the coronavirus model 

is based on the latest scientific 

understanding and diagrams of the 

virus. 

Profits from this glass 

model are going to Médecins 

Sans Frontières 

(MSF) who will be assisting 

developing countries 

deal with the fallout of the 

coronavirus epidemic. 

This new model is just the 

latest in Luke’s Glass Microbiology 

series of virus 

sculptures. Luke and his 

glassblowing team have, 

in the past, made other sculptures 

of viruses from swine flu and Ebola 

to smallpox and HIV. Respected in 

the scientific community, the glass 

sculptures have featured in The 

Lancet, Scientific American, British 

Medical Journal (BMJ) and on the 

front cover of Nature Magazine. 

The Glass Microbiology sculptures 

are in museum collections around 

the world, including the Metropolitan 

Museum, NYC; Wellcome Collection, 

London and the Museum of 

Glass, Shanghai. 

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THE HISTORY OF BURLINGTON 

Leaders in Traditional Bathroom Design 

Inspired by Britain’s history of exceptional innovation and effortless style during the 1800s and 1900s, the 

Burlington portfolio promises a classic, British bathroom look. Leaders in traditional bathrooms, Burlington is 

renowned for blending modern technology advances with pieces influenced by the eras of great design. The 

extensive range of beautifully crafted basins, baths, WCs, classic brassware and characterful accessories offers 

homeowners the choice to be experimental with interiors whilst incorporating a twist of traditional style.

القطرية لطائرات رجال الأعمال

HAREMLIQUE ISTANBUL MAKES UK DEBUT, 

LAUNCHING ITS LUXURY SELECTION OF BED LINENS, 

BATH LINENS AND ACCESSORIES EXCLUSIVELY AT HARRODS 

Haremlique Istanbul is pleased to announce 

its debut in the UK, launching exclusively 

at Harrods in London. Offering a stunning 

range of bed linens, quilts and throws alongside a 

beautiful collection of towels, bath mats and makeup 

bags, Haremlique Istanbul will be available from the 

Harrods Bed & Bath department on the 3rd floor. All 

products from the collection are proudly designed 

and manufactured in Turkey with a bespoke service 

offering the option of personalised and made-tomeasure 

linens. 

Founded in 2007 by CEO, Caroline N. Koç, who 

comes from a family with a century-long history in 

the textile industry, and Partner and Creative Director 

N. Banu Yentür, Haremlique Istanbul takes inspiration 

from the modern city of Istanbul as well 

as the skill of local artisanal talents, and combines 

this with the opulence used in Ottoman design. The 

strength of the brand comes from the combined 

skill and extensive experience of the two female 

founders. 

Haremlique Istanbul was founded with the mission 

to create the world’s finest luxury linens and 

home textiles, bringing the essence of Turkish design 

to homes all over the world. Since launching 

more than 10 years ago, Haremlique Istanbul has 

become synonymous with quality, timeless designs 

and long-lasting customer relationships. Already 

available in Turkey, the Middle East and the USA, its 

UK launch marks a first step into Western Europe as 

part of its expansion 

Haremlique Istanbul prides itself on offering all of 

its linens specially woven in Turkey. Created from 

100% Egyptian cotton, the bed linens are individually 

embellished with delicate embroidery or 

lace, while the bath linens are available in different 

weights and are detailed to match with the various 

bedding styles available. 

Haremlique Istanbul will be available exclusively in 

Harrods in the UK from March 14 2020, located on 

the third floor of the flagship store - 87-135 Brompton 

Road, London, SW1X 7XL 

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Product highlights: 

Hasbahce: 

Hasbahce is an exclusively designed 

“toile du jouy” depicting 

scenes from the Ottoman palace. 

The beautiful gardens, impressive 

architectural details 

and impeccably built fountains 

were created by the famous miniature 

artist Taner Alakuş and 

have been used as beautiful details 

across bed linens, quilts and 

makeup bags. 

Secret Garden: 

The Secret Garden design depicts 

an imaginary palace garden and 

was created using the same toile 

de jouy technique. Used across 

bed linens, quilts and shams 

and created in 100% Egyptian 

Cotton, Secret Garden features 

scenes detailing the Ottoman 

Palace’s mystical atmosphere. 

Tunel: 

A more contemporary aspect 

of Haremlique Istanbul’s offering, 

the Tunel collection, used in 

bed linens, quilts and cashmere 

throws, reflects a more clean, 

minimal and urban style. Taking 

its name from the Tunel region 

in Istanbul, the pieces embody 

the dynamic and historic values 

of the city. 

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THE WORLD’S FIRST MEGA-GT 

AND KOENIGSEGG’S FIRST FOR FOUR 

Ultimate performance has belonged to the world of 

two-seaters with very limited luggage space – until now. 

The Gemera is the world’s first Mega-GT and Koenigsegg’s 

first four-seater. Extreme megacar meets spacious interior 

and ultimate environmental consciousness. 

EXTREME MEGACAR MEETS SPACIOUS AND PRACTICAL 

INTERIOR 

The Gemera seats four large adults comfortably with 

space catering to their carry-on luggage, meaning the 

Koenigsegg megacar experience can be shared with family 

and friends. 

The notion behind Gemera’s name – a combination of the 

two Swedish words – “ge” (give) and “mera” (more) signifies 

“to give more”. A suitable name for a car that adds 

features and functions without taking away anything that 

makes it a true megacar. 

It is not often one can say a new category of car has been 

created. But in the case of the Gemera it has to be believed 

– the Mega-GT. 

The Gemera is limited to an edition of 300 cars. 

Ultimate performance 

Since the birth of the company more than 25 years ago, 

Koenigsegg has been driven to create the ultimate performance 

car. 

Despite being a four-seater, the Gemera easily outperforms 

most two-seat megacars, both combustion and 

electric. Still, the focus of the Gemera is taking on longrange 

public roads – family trips, in comfort, style and 

safety with never-before-experienced performance. 

With its 1.27 megawatts of power and 3500 Nm of torque, 

the Gemera goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 1.9 seconds and 

to 400 km/h in record matching pace. 

The Gemera comes with the most amazing sound from a 

3-cylinder engine ever. 

The Tiny Friendly Giant 

The Gemera yields a combined power output of 1700 bhp 

or 1.27 MW. Power output from the three motors – one 

for each rear wheel producing 500 bhp and 1000 Nm, and 

one E-motor on the crankshaft that produces an extra 

400 bhp and 500 Nm to power the front wheels – add up 

to 1400 bhp as individuals and 1100 bhp when combined. 

The Gemera’s 2-liter 3-cylinder dry sumped twin-turbo 

Freevalve engine, named the Tiny Friendly Giant (or TFG 

for short) adds another 450 kW or 600 bhp. 

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The TFG is a progressive outlook on the powertrains of 

tomorrow. The TFG offers a lighter, more efficient cradle-to-grave 

solution compared to any combustion engine 

before it. Combined with electrification, the Gemera 

can be argued to be cleaner than a long-range EV, by using 

next-generation combustion technology designed for 

next-generation renewable liquid fuels, together with a 

small battery plug-in electrification. 

The Gemera, if plugged in and filled with Gen 2.0 ethanol 

or CO2 neutral methanol like Vulcanol or any mix thereof, 

becomes at least as CO2 neutral as a pure electric car. 

Before these second-generation renewable fuel sources 

are more accessible, the Gemera can also be driven on 

E85 and in worst case normal petrol. 

Plugged in to go further 

Equipped with three electric motors, the Gemera can 

drive completely silent up to 300 km/h, and the powerful 

800V battery offers in itself a range of up to 50 km. 

The silence in EV mode disguises the true battle cry of 

the Gemera. When the TFG is activated and the gas pedal 

hits the floor the Gemera comes alive with a riotous roar 

as it disappears into the horizon. 

All-wheel steering and torque vectoring The 3000 mm 

wheelbase gives unprecedented comfort and straightline 

stability. The rear-wheel steering makes sure the 

Gemera corners with agility and can achieve a turning 

radius only seen in smaller cars. At high speed, the rearwheel 

steering also gives even better directional control. 

The mix of all-wheel steering and all-wheel torque vectoring 

gives limitless tunability and adaptability of steering 

and driving feel, making it possible for the Gemera to 

be one of the most fun and safe cars on the planet. 

Safety in focus 

The Gemera is one of the safest megacars out there and 

it is designed for world-wide homologation. The Gemera 

has a very strong carbon fiber monocoque, six smart 

airbags, stability control, TC, ABS and ADAS 2.5. It lacks 

nothing in ultimate safety. 

The all-wheel steering and all-wheel drive and all-wheel 

torque vectoring give the Gemera maximum opportunity 

to offer a safe, stable and exhilarating drive. ISOFIX is 

available for both rear seats. 

100% four-seater, 100% Koenigsegg 

The Gemera is the first of its kind in a completely new 

vehicle category. Still, it has clear ties to all previous Koenigsegg 

cars and their Swedish and understated design 

roots. 

The Gemera maintains many recognizable Koenigsegg 

traits like its wrap-around jet fighter inspired windshield, 

the hidden A-pillars, the simple shapes, the short overhangs 

and the large side air intakes. 

The front design is inspired by the first-ever Koenigsegg 

prototype – the Koenigsegg CC from 1996. 

Of course, the Gemera features giant full-length Koenigsegg 

Automated Twisted Synchrohelix Actuation 

Doors (KATSAD) that open wide. The doors are unhindered 

by the absence of B-pillars, thanks to a strong carbon 

monocoque. The door openings reveal an impressive 

four-seater space that boasts equal ease of access, comfort 

and respect for both front and rear passengers. 

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REVEALED: THE WORLD’S MOST 

INSTAGRAMMED LUXURY HOTEL BRANDS 

• The Four Seasons Hotel 

topped the list as the 

most “Instagrammed” 

luxury hotel brand. 

• The Soneva Hotel, located 

in the Maldives, was 

the most “Instagrammed” 

hotel brands with 92,614 

hashtags. 

• St Regis was the second 

most popular luxury hotel 

brand, racking in 661,600 

hashtags. 

• The Rosewood Hotel 

in London was the most 

popular hotel for the 

brand, with nearly 17,000 

photos. 

Rosewood London 

Over the last few years, hundreds of new luxury hotel brands have been appearing around the world. 

From extraordinary accommodation, divine culinary options and a never-ending range of facilities, 

choosing the best hotel brand can be difficult. 

In order to find the most popular luxury hotel brands around the world, experts at Flawless.org scoured 

through Instagram to find the world’s most “Instagrammed” luxury hotel brand. They accumulated the 

number of hashtags per luxury hotel brand to reveal which is crowned the world’s “favourite”. 

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Luxury Hotel Brand 

No. of Hashtags 

Most hashtagged hotel from the brand 

(including the no. of hashtags) 

Four Seasons 1,793,007 Koh Samui (Thailand) – 17,482 

The top 10 

most 

hashtagged 

luxury hotel 

brands 

in the world: 

St Regis 661,600 Bali (Indonesia) – 18,898 

Rosewood 610,107 London (England) – 16,967 

Mandarin Oriental 543,357 Tokyo (Japan) – 25,761 

Park Hyatt 427,263 Tokyo (Japan) – 38,535 

Six Senses 186,441 Maldives (South Asia) – 24,816 

Soneva 177,746 Maldives (South Asia) – 92,614 

Auberge 157,576 California (USA) – 11,850 

Belmond 150,935 Rio de Janeiro (Mexico) – 11,850 

Oetker Collection 16,618 Antigua (Caribbean) – 1 

The Highlights: 

The Four Seasons Hotel topped the list as the most “Instagrammed” luxury hotel brand, with a whopping 

1,793,007 hashtags. The Four Seasons Hotel in Koh Samui in Thailand was the most popular hotel from the chain, 

with over 17,000 hashtags. This 5-star hotel is situated on the North West coast of Koh Samui in Laem Yai Bay, 

and each room is fitted with a private infinity pool and bar. 

St Regis came in second place, racking in 661,600 hashtags. The brand’s beautiful hotel in Bali was their most 

popular hotel, receiving nearly 19,000 hashtags. 

Rosewood came in third place—with 610,107 hashtags. Of all their hotels, the London Rosewood hotel was the 

most popular hotel, with nearly 17,000 photos being added to the ‘gram here. This luxurious hotel, situated near 

Covent Garden, is the perfect mix of British heritage and contemporary sophistication. 

Next came the award-winning Mandarin Oriental hotel, with 543,357 hashtags. The Tokyo Mandarin Hotel was 

ranked the most popular by Instagram, with over 25,000 people taking photos for the ‘gram. 

Despite the luxury hotel brand Four Seasons being crowned the most “Instagrammed” chain, the Soneva Hotel 

in the Maldives was the most “Instagrammed” hotel of all 10 luxury hotel chains. This luxury hotel, situated on 

the crystal-clear waters of Noonu Atoll, is surrounded by white beaches and tropical greenery – it’s no wonder 

this hotel racked in an enormous 92,614 hashtags (54,079 more than the second most “Instagrammed” hotel: The 

Park Hyatt hotel in Tokyo!) 

flawless.org 

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LVMH 

ITALIAN 

MAISONS 

FIGHT 

AGAINST 

COVID-19 

Italy has been hit harder than any other country in the world by the COVID-19 pandemic 

and LVMH’s Italian Maisons are stepping up to help stem the spread of the 

virus in their home country. 

Their concrete initiatives support health authorities and the medical personnel 

who are on the front lines around the clock. Here are a few examples of how they 

are contributing. 

LVMH and its Maisons have been mobilized for weeks to help check the spread of 

COVID-19. The Group’s Maisons in Italy are joining forces to support Italy’s nationwide 

efforts to eradicate the virus. 

Bvlgari has launched massive production of hand sanitizer gel, working with its 

partner ICR Cosmetics. Priority will be placed on supplying medical establishments 

most seriously impacted by COVID-19 via the Italian civil protection agency. Bvlgari 

expects to deliver several hundred thousand 75 millilitre bottles over the next 

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two months. This major initiative comes a month after the announcement of a significant 

donation to Rome’s Spallanzani hospital to fund the acquisition of a new 

high-definition 3D microscope for infectious disease research. 

Fendi has been active for several weeks as well, providing financial support for the 

Lombardy region and sending surgical masks to Tuscany. Over 100,000 masks are 

to be delivered at the end of the week. 

Internationally renowned Milan pastry shop Cova is also helping battle the pandemic. 

Closed since the second week of March, Cova’s Milan shop recently opened 

a home delivery service ahead of the Easter holidays. Twenty-five per cent of sales 

from #CovaAtHome will be donated to Lombardy to help build the new Milano 

Fiera hospital. Cova is also delivering pastries to Sacco hospital in Milan to support 

medical personnel on the front lines of the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Loro Piana has made a donation to the Fondazione Valsesia to aid hospitals in Valsesia 

valley in Northern Italy and provide them with supplies and equipment. The 

Maison is manufacturing and sending blankets for quarantine centres and providing 

logistics support in Valsesia. Loro Piana has also begun testing of prototype 

masks that could be produced for the general public. 

Acqua di Parma is contributing to Italy’s national effort with its #StayHome solidarity 

campaign. All proceeds from online sales of Acqua di Parma home and personal 

care products (shaving, creams, etc.) will be donated to charities to support urgent 

public health efforts. The initiative will run throughout April and will also fund purchases 

of medical equipment. 

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Naturally, we at GBRI are disappointed to have had to cancel or postpone all upcoming 

events with our partners. 

However, there is a greater cause to be fought at present and British racing remains 

focused on supporting the national effort and taking care of its people and horses. 

When life returns to normal, we are anticipating that consumers will place greater 

meaning upon their lifestyle and spending choices, that the overall consumer 

experience will maaer more and that relationships between a business and its clients 

will count for more than ever before. 

Once we are able to return to our nation’s historic and much-loved racecourses, stables 

and studs, GBRI will be on hand once again to deliver bespoke experiences for our 

partners’ clients. 

We will continue to treat your most valued clients to unforgeeable behind-the-scenes 

encounters right at the beating heart of British racing, to help you create the meaningful 

moments that underpin the most solid of client relationships. 

We would therefore like to take this opportunity to invite our fellow members of 

The Luxury Network to take this time to get in touch and find out more. 

Most importantly, however, we would like to wish you the very best of luck and good 

health for the coming months. 

Should you wish to enquire, 

please contact: 

Minty Farquhar 

+44 (0) 7493 869 240 

mfarquhar@greatbritishracing.com

JAMES VINCENT 

MILANO 

James Vincent Milano is an independent 

luxury fashion house 

offering a curated wardrobe for 

today’s person of discerning taste. 

From footwear to outerwear, each 

and every piece created is meticulously 

sourced and crafted 

in specific regions of Italy, transcending 

clothing and accessories 

and becoming object of desire. 

FOUNDATION AND FOUNDERS 

In 2017 James Vincent Milano 

was organically conceived upon a 

conversation discussing the state 

of humanity. To its founders, Maria 

Valerio and Zachary Johnson, 

fashion is evident in every aspect 

of life. 

Born out of necessity due to lack 

of truly desirable product, the 

brand’s strengths reside in the 

deeply rooted cultural background 

of the founders – the Italian artisanal 

and visual savoir-faire and 

the ambitiousness of the American 

Dream. 

Maria Valerio (25) was raised 

among fabrics in her aunts’ atelier 

in Bari, southern Italy. This is 

where she developed her personal 

sense of style, together with the 

understanding and appreciation 

for the making of a garment and 

how it affects a person’s body and 

feeling. She then left for Milan to 

pursue a Fashion Styling degree at 

Istituto Marangoni, followed by a 

brief stint in a creative direction 

firm. She controls the art direction 

and of the management of the 

brand. 

Zachary Johnson (29), born in the 

suburbs outside Boston, USA, devoted 

his whole youth to athletics, 

leading him ultimately to receive 

a scholarship to a top Division 1 

university. 

Quickly realizing this was not the 

path for him, he left school, focusing 

on his early passion for the relation 

between cinema and design. 

He ultimately ended up in Milan, 

finally pursuing his one true goal. 

He is in charge of the design, the 

strategic positioning and the press 

of the brand. 

LUXURY INSPIRATION 

James Vincent Milano has a baroque 

essence that is conveid 

through the opulence of the materials, 

the bold textures and tones 

and a dramatic way of interpreting 

the brand’s codes. 

The slick, sensual seriousness of 

the garments and of the accessories 

comes from a thorough study 

of a vast spectrum of references 

that cross pollinate with our primary 

vision. 

Each and every piece is a statement 

of an unapologetic confidence, 

an inflection to the attitude 

of the wearer. 

SENSUALITY 

The materials we carefully source 

are the cornerstone of the brand. 

The scent, the touch, the look and 

the feeling of a piece of fabric or 

leather come before the design. 

James Vincent Milano brings its 

vision to life with all-natural fibers 

and leathers, picking from some of 

the most prestigious family owned 

businesses working in this fields. 

We have the privilege to know 

them, work closely in development 

with them and gain their knowledge. 

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Kay & Burton Concierge will help 

take care of you and your property. 

It’s what we do. 

Kay & Burton Concierge’s curated suite of 

Preferred Partner Services, available to you at no 

additional cost, includes, but is not limited to: 

Art Consultancy 

Cleaning 

Home Lending Solutions 

Insurance Services 

Interior Design 

Landscape Gardening 

Decluttering 

Personal Butler 

Pet Concierge 

Removal & Relocation 

Renovations 

Styling/Staging 

Tradespeople 

Wine Cellar Consultancy 

Contact us: +61 3 9825 2000 | concierge@kayburton.com.au 

kayburton.com.au/concierge 

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Our People. Your Property.

LAMBORGHINI PRODUCES SURGICAL MASKS AND 

MEDICAL SHIELDS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 

Automobili Lamborghini 

is reconverting 

some 

departments of its production 

plant in Sant’Agata 

Bolognese in order to 

produce surgical masks 

and protective medical 

shields for the Sant’Orsola-Malpighi 

Hospital 

in Bologna, which is involved 

in the fight against 

the COVID-19 pandemic, 

in collaboration with the 

University of Bologna. 

The Department of Medical 

and Surgical Sciences 

will oversee validation 

testing of the medical devices 

made by Lamborghini, 

prior to their delivery 

to the hospital. 

One thousand masks a 

day will be made in the 

Upholstery Department, 

the department that 

produces the interiors 

and customizations for 

Lamborghini cars. At the 

same time, 200 protective 

medical shields in 

polycarbonate a day will 

be made inside the composites 

production plant 

and at the Research and 

Development department 

with the use of 3D printers. 

Stefano Domenicali, Chairman 

and CEO of Automobili 

Lamborghini, commented: 

“During an emergency 

such as this one, we feel 

the need to make a concrete 

contribution. We 

have therefore decided 

to support the Sant’Orsola-Malpighi 

Hospital, an 

institution with which we 

have had a collaborative 

relationship for years, 

through both professional 

consultancy in promoting 

programs to protect our 

workers’ health, and in 

research projects. We will 

win this battle together 

by working in unity, supporting 

those who are at 

the forefront of fighting 

this pandemic every day.” 

As a sign of unity and support 

for the entire nation 

facing the Coronavirus 

emergency, every evening 

Lamborghini lights 

up the historic headquarter 

buildings in Sant’Agata 

Bolognese, with the colours 

of the Italian flag. 

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THE GRAND BAL COLLECTION BY DIOR 

The Dior Grand Bal collection swirls like a ball gown to the rhythm of the “Dior Inversé” calibre 

and functional oscillating weight placed on top of the dial which drives the timepiece. Resulting 

from strict aesthetic requirements, this watch complication echoes Monsieur Dior’s designs. 

“The ball gown makes you dream and must make you a dream woman.” 

Like satin, faille and taffeta constructed into opulent and architectural party dresses in the Maison’s 

ateliers, the Dior Grand Bal is adorned with gold threads, net, silk, feathers, gems or scarab 

beetle elytra. Sure of their attractions, these refined materials and their whirlwind of colours 

invite us to take the floor and twirl around all night long. 

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KERING AND 

ITS HOUSES 

DONATE $1M 

FOR HEALTHCARE 

WORKERS 

In response to the severe outbreak of COVID-19 in 

the Americas, Kering has partnered with the CDC 

Foundation to provide personal protective equipment 

and other vital supplies to assist in meeting the 

urgent needs of healthcare workers across the region. 

Kering and its Houses (Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega 

Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, 

Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, Ulysse Nardin, 

Girard-Perregaux, as well as Kering Eyewear) will collectively 

donate 1 million USD to the CDC Foundation, 

to support the valiant efforts of frontline healthcare 

workers in the United States, particularly in highly impacted 

states such as New York, New Jersey, California, 

and Florida, and locations in Latin America. 

The CDC Foundation is the independent nonprofit 

created by Congress to extend the lifesaving work of 

the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 

through public-private partnerships. 

As the global coronavirus pandemic escalates rapidly 

across the United States, and around the world, there 

is a growing concern that U.S. community health needs 

will rapidly outpace capacity. The CDC Foundation’s 

Emergency Response Fund allows for the deployment 

of flexible resources to fulfil priority response needs 

where appropriated funds are not available or cannot 

be deployed quickly enough. Thus, Kering’s contribution 

hopes to create complementary impact alongside 

the government in ways that will protect and provide 

lifesaving support as together we work to combat this 

unprecedented pandemic. 

In addition, with the stance of aiding the American 

fashion industry impacted by the pandemic, Kering 

will support A Common Thread, the CFDA/Vogue 

Fashion Fund initiative, as well as ‘Your Friends in 

New York Want to Help.’ an organization launched 

by Kerby Jean-Raymond with a mission to create rapid 

local impact within the community. 

These contributions follow those already made by Kering 

in France, Italy, and China in recent weeks and the 

production of over 1 million surgical masks and gowns 

for healthcare personnel. 

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SOTHEBY’S 25TH 

ANNIVERSARY 

MODERN & CONTEMPORARY SOUTH 

ASIAN ART AUCTION TOTALS $4.8 

MILLION IN NEW YORK 

ADDITIONAL WORLD 

AUCTION RECORDS 

ACHIEVED FOR: 

AMARNATH SEHGAL | 

PT REDDY | MOHAN SA- 

MANT | BENODE BEHARI 

MUKHERJEE 

Sotheby’s Modern & Contemporary South 

Asian Art auction totaled $4.8 million yesterday 

in New York – exceeding its $4.7 million 

high estimate, with a strong 91.1% of lots sold. 

The sale saw robust online bidding, with 33% 

of all sold works acquired online. Bidders from 

13 countries competed in yesterday’s auction, 

with 20% of all bidders participating in a Sotheby’s 

sale for the first time. 

Commemorating the 25th anniversary of 

Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art 

sales at Sotheby’s worldwide, this result marks 

the highest total for the category since 2017 

in New York. Several notable auction records 

were established, including for pioneering Indian 

abstractionist Nasreen Mohamedi. 

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Manjari Sihare-Sutin, Head 

of Sotheby’s Modern & 

Contemporary South Asian 

Sales in New York, said: “We are 

extremely pleased with the results 

from today’s sale, which saw strong 

demand from international collectors 

and institutions – many new to 

auction – and reinforced the health 

of this market. A curated section 

on Neo-Tantra was 100% sold, and 

a diverse selection of works from 

the Bengal School of Art performed 

exceptionally well. Significant 

prices were achieved for works by 

the Progressive School bastion V.S. 

Gaitonde, Indian National Treasure 

Artist Raja Ravi Varma, and a 

rare canvas by Nasreen Mohamedi, 

highlighting the range of artists as 

the market continues to expand and 

grow.” 

Yesterday’s auction was led by 

Vasudeo Santu Gaitonde’s Untitled 

from 1963, which achieved $1.8 

million – surpassing its $1.5 million 

high estimate. Renowned as 

India’s pioneering abstract artist, 

Gaitonde painted only five or six 

works a year, with each painting 

representing a specific and dedicated 

relationship of form, color, 

and consciousness. Gaitonde began 

his career as a figurative artist, 

however, by the early 1960s, he 

began to work towards stillness in 

his paintings through a meticulous 

approach to line and color. Some 

of Gaitonde’s early non-objective 

paintings evoke the feeling of a 

landscape, especially his canvases 

of the early 1960s where gradations 

of color and geometric forms coalesce 

almost as a ‘horizon line’ as 

seen in the present work. 

Indian National Treasure artist 

Raja Ravi Varma’s Untitled (Swami 

Vishvamitra in Meditation) fetched 

$860,000 (estimate $700/900,000). 

Formerly in the collection of German 

printer Fritz Schleicher, the 

present work depicts Brahmarshi 

Vishvamitra in meditation. A former 

king who renounced his throne 

to become a famous and much 

venerated sage in Indian history, 

Vishvamitra is credited with writing 

a significant part of the Rigveda, 

the oldest and most sacred collection 

of Vedic hymns composed in 

Sanskrit. In this painting, the artist 

melds the tenets of Indian mythology 

while incorporating the contrast, 

detailing and color palette of 

an Old Master painting. 

The auction was highlighted further 

by Nasreen Mohamedi’s Untitled, 

circa 1960s, which reached 

$437,500 – well-exceeding its 

$300,000 high estimate. The work 

was originally acquired in Bombay 

by American patrons Peggy and 

Robert Matthews in 1963. Celebrated 

as a pioneer of minimalist 

abstract art in India, Mohamedi 

developed a form of abstraction 

while working within a community 

of artists in India, including V.S. 

Gaitonde. In its commitment to 

abstraction and composition, the 

present canvas reveals Mohamedi’s 

indebtedness to her mentor and 

fellow-artist Gaitonde. 

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NEW ROADHAUS 

WEDGE RV IS THE 

IDEAL HOME OFFICE 

The RoadHaus Wedge RV is Wheelhaus’s smallest luxury 

tiny home model at 250 square feet. It offers a living 

room big enough for a couch, TV, and fireplace; a kitchen 

complete with cabinets, a countertop, sink, stovetop and 

refrigerator; a full bathroom; and a bedroom or office area 

large enough for a queen bed. RoadHaus comes standard with 

a covered outdoor deck offering outdoor living space protected 

from sun and inclement weather. It is built on a steel frame 

with wheels so it can be easily transported to any site. Prices 

start at $87,800 with appliances and hardware included. 

“If you like the architecture of our original Wedge model but 

don’t need all the space, the RoadHaus Wedge RV is a smaller 

yet refined version at a fraction of the cost,” said Wheelhaus 

founder Jamie Mackay. “This model is also perfect for a backyard 

office.” 

Windows run the length of the RoadHaus to let in an abundance 

of natural light while being thoughtfully placed to allow 

privacy. Ceiling heights angling up from 9 feet in the bedroom 

to over 10 feet in the living room give the space an expansive 

feeling. An over-sized glass door connecting the living room to 

the outdoor deck adds to the feeling of spaciousness. 

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#PORCELANOSAPOSITIVITY 

SPACIOUS KITCHENS 

Working from home is, for many of us, 

unchartered territory. It certainly has 

its pros, like not having to buy a supermarket 

ready meal or lunch deal every single day. 

However, it also has its cons, like having a seemingly 

never-ending conveyor belt of dirty dishes 

to wash! The common factor between these pros 

and cons? The kitchen. 

The state of our kitchens can heavily influence 

our mood and motivation. Empty fridge? How 

am I meant to work on an empty stomach! Stacks 

of dishes? How am I meant to work with all this 

clutter around the house! 

The layout and décor of your kitchen can affect 

your mood in a similar manner. 

An open plan kitchen, offering plenty of space 

and a flowing sense of connectivity, can help to 

ebb away any feeling of claustrophobia and restriction. 

Whilst we’re working from home and 

have more time with our families, avoiding the 

isolation of a separate room for the kitchen can 

aid togetherness. 

The modern open plan kitchen can be a designer 

statement, with the kitchen treated like a crafted 

piece of joinery. No longer a series of compartmentalised 

rooms, the shared areas of the home 

can become fully integrated into a single, communal 

space to escape from the noisy outside 

world for a while. 

Of course, many of us live in contained flats and 

houses, but this doesn’t mean that you can’t be 

innovative when creating the sensation of spaciousness 

in the kitchen. If you are able to arrange 

all cabinets, worktops and appliances to one wall, 

you will free up room for traffic flow elsewhere in 

the kitchen. 

Here to provide you with inspiration along every 

step of the way is GAMADECOR, the kitchen and 

bathroom furniture company of the PORCEL- 

ANOSA Group. GAMADECOR creates top quality 

contemporary kitchens that combine beauty 

and functionality to perfection through its Residence 

and Emotions collections. They provide 

ideal solutions featuring original kitchen designs 

that reflect the latest trends, creating a harmonious 

setting offering both practical resources and 

functionality. 

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There’s the E9.30 (Emotions), 

with its large doors designed 

to hide parts of the kitchen 

and provide a more spacious 

area. There’s also the 

R3.70 (Residence) for extra 

workspace of E6.90 (Emotions) 

using nano technology 

to provide scratch resistant 

surfaces, providing a finish 

perfect for a busy kitchen. Its 

neutral style complements 

many colours. 

Durable and understated 

countertops and backsplashes, 

furniture with excellent 

storage capacity, glass or 

KRION shelves, tall cupboards 

and household appliances 

can all be integrated 

into the wide range of mix 

and match kitchens from GA- 

MADECOR. 

With kitchens often being 

the epicenter of the home, in 

addition to a place for cooking, 

they have also taken on a 

social component. With this 

in mind, sustainability, resource 

optimisation, space 

and timeless design are just 

a few of the main ingredients 

in GAMADECOR’s creations. 

So, what are you waiting for?! 

Start planning the next steps 

in the interior design of your 

homes and kitchens! And 

remember, keep the #POR- 

CELANOSAPositivity flowing! 

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SOOTHING SCENTS FOR 

UNINTERRUPTED MINDFULNESS 

Many of us are replacing our food, 

home and beauty products with 

more natural and organic alternatives. 

Now Holistic London have created 

the most amazing scents that are 

organic and eco-friendly. 

Studies show that paraffin candles release 

harmful chemicals. These can 

cause problems which affect your skin 

and health. Many of the fragrances they 

use can be just as dangerous if they’re 

not natural. Often overlooked the wick 

could be another problem as can leave 

fumes when made from non-natural 

materials such as natural cotton. Holistic 

London searched far and wide for organic 

and non-toxic alternatives. They 

realised the need for well-designed, 

natural and healthy candles. Holistic 

London began experimenting with candles 

that anyone would enjoy burning in 

their own home. 

Holistic London are proud candlemakers 

and are passionately involved in every 

detail, however small, making products 

that deserve to be in people’s homes. 

Holistic London are only made with two 

high-quality natural ingredients. Their 

renewable, eco-friendly soy wax is of 

the highest quality whilst their essential 

oils are sourced for the very best scents 

that provide stunning aromas and last 

much longer than industry standard 

candles. This means all their candles are 

plant based, vegan and cruelty free, in 

simple words ‘100% Clean’. Because Holistic 

London only use pure essential oils 

their candles deliver a comforting and 

surround aromatherapy experience. 

With a wide selection of fragrances to 

suit any home, mood or personality Holistic 

London provide a stunning choice. 

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Grapefruit + Rosemary – 

A multi-faceted fragrance 

with combines two of the 

best natural ingredients 

to lift your spirits. 

Bergamot + Wildflowers 

- A calming experience 

packed in a citric floral 

blend. A must for lovers 

of the great outdoors. 

Cedarwood + Spices - A 

provocative and evocative 

scent with a unique 

profile, designed for cinnamon 

lovers and those 

who love a little spice. 

Peppermint + Sandalwood 

- Delightfully tingly and 

refreshing, it fills your 

home with a stunning 

uplifting scent. 

Lavender + Patchouli - A 

rich aromatic and woody 

blend, ideal to lower tensions 

and help your have 

a wonderful sleep. 

At Holistic London they believe in #SlowLiving meaning passionately loving the things you value and embracing 

the fact of but doing less and enjoying it more. 

Visit www.thisisholisticlondon.com for more information. 

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HELPING PEOPLE WAKE UP TO SLEEP 

HYOUMANKIND IS ON A MISSION TO 

BRING A GREATER AWARENESS OF THE 

POWER OF SLEEP. 

Left to right: Go Pillow, Boost Pillow, Therapeutic Knee Pillow, Back Sleep Pillow 

Hyoumankind founder Steph Wyborn 

was struggling to get a restorative 

night’s sleep. Determined to find 

answers, she studied the science of 

sleep, and its impact on physiology, 

beauty and wellbeing. 

With plenty of scientific evidence to 

support the power of sleep – but few 

specialised pillow solutions – Steph 

knew she would need to design her own. 

Ergonomic design and aesthetics were 

paramount, as was material selection 

– a high-grade, advanced memory foam 

for exceptional support and comfort. 

The result of almost 10 years of R&D, 

the Hyoumankind range is now available. 

A commitment to manufacture in 

New Zealand means quality control 

meets Steph’s exacting principles. 

It’s these standards that see 

Hyoumankind pillows used and loved by 

elite sportspeople, aesthetic specialists, 

physical therapists and people who 

are embracing the luxury of deep, 

restorative sleep. 

“Our intention is that your 

Hyoumankind pillow – like the reusable 

water bottle – will become an integral 

part of your everyday life, always with 

you, offering luxurious support and 

comfort wherever you go.” 

—— 

Steph Wyborn 

Founder of Hyoumankind 

hyoumankind.co.nz

GLOBETROTTER NIGHT 

NIGHT FLIGHT 

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At once graphic, cartographic and hemispherical, 

the Globetrotter Night gives 

its display of world times over to the 

night. Beneath a crystal dome, this 

timepiece plays on nocturnal nuances 

and city lights. 

In the 1780s, John Arnold contributed 

to the great revolution 

in ocean navigation with 

his marine chronometers. 

The Globetrotter Night reflects 

this historical legacy 

with its cartographic features 

and world times. As 

night follows day, Arnold & 

Son cloaks its Globetrotter 

in darkness, spectacularly 

showcasing our northern 

hemisphere when shrouded in 

vesperal shadow. 

Panoramic vision 

Beneath a large sapphire crystal 

dome, an arch supports a half-globe 

in shades of grey and blue. It depicts 

the continents, the seas and the lights 

of the large cities located north of the 

equator. On the edge of the planet, a sapphire 

ring breaks down the 24 hours of 

a day. Transparent between 6 am and 6 

pm, a metal treatment has been used to 

darken it, indicating the night-time hours. 

Together, the hemisphere and ring display 

the time in one part of the world, represented in a 

highly original way. In the absence of a dedicated hand 

or city disc, the time is read geographically in accordance 

with the continents. 

held in place by screws with polished heads 

and chamfered slots. 

Watchmaking ergonomics 

These finishes are echoed extensively on 

the A&S6022 self-winding calibre powering 

the Globetrotter Night. Entirely 

developed and produced by the 

Arnold & Son Manufacture, it has 

a nocturnal style thanks to the 

widespread use of NAC-type 

surface treatments. The bridges 

are polished and chamfered, 

finished with Côtes de 

Genève stripes and coloured 

grey. The skeletonised oscillating 

weight is engraved and 

treated chemically with ADLC 

black and NAC grey to obtain 

a two-tone appearance using a 

matt straight-grained finish. 

Beyond these aesthetic details, what 

makes the A&S6022 calibre special is 

its easy setting, thanks to a three-position 

crown. The first winds the movement. 

The second adjusts the local time 

hand by one-hour jumps either clockwise 

or anti-clockwise. The third regulates the 

hours and minutes in addition to the planet’s 

rotation. When travelling to a different 

time zone, the second position enables the 

wearer to change local time while keeping 

world time synchronised. 

In the interests of fairness, Arnold & Son can also provide 

a “southern hemisphere” version of its Globetrotter 

Night on request at the same price. 

The Earth by night 

The Globetrotter Night offers a realistic and meticulously 

rendered interpretation of a three-dimensional 

map enclosed in a 45 mm steel case. Chemical engraving 

has been used on the half-globe to outline the 

continents. The raised parts have undergone a deepgrey 

galvanic treatment before being hand-lacquered 

in a black-grey hue, while the oceans are lacquered 

in grey-blue. Finally, the city lights twinkling in the 

northern hemisphere are represented by hand-applied 

silver sparkles. 

The decorative touches and finishes adorning the Globetrotter 

Night extend beyond the Earth itself. The 

chapter ring is circular satin-brushed and the hands, 

despite being mostly concealed beneath the halfglobe, 

are polished and accentuated by red lacquered 

tips. The large double-foot bridge supporting the halfglobe 

is a spectacular feature in itself that lends structure 

to the overall appearance of this timepiece. It is 

circular satin-brushed and chamfered by hand and 

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THE 10 BEST MEN’S FRAGRANCES 

According to our editors, these are the scents which will get you 

the most compliments from the ladies and gents. Check out our 

top picks of the world’s most luxurious fragrances below. 

Spicebomb 

by Viktor & Rolf 

Neroli Portofino 

by Tom Ford 

Jubilation XXV 

Man by Amouage 

Ambre Nuit 

by Christian Dior 

Royal Mayfair 

by CREED 

Rose D’Arabie 

by Armani Privé 

Oud Wood 

by Tom Ford 

Private Blend 

Straight to Heaven 

White Cristal 

by Kilian 

Aqua Universalis 

Forte by Maison 

Francis Kurkdjian 

Oud & Bergamot 

Cologne Intense 

by Jo Malone 

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DYNAUDIO - ALL-NEW CONFIDENCE RANGE: 

A NEW LEVEL IN HIGH-END LISTENING 

The new Dynaudio Confidence features new tech, 

head to toe – all conceived, engineered and perfected 

in Denmark – to deliver pure performance 

The all-new Dynaudio Confidence range of flagship 

loudspeaker is now on-sale. The new collection introduces 

a raft of new technologies – all of which were 

conceived, engineered and perfected in Dynaudio 

Labs, the company’s R&D facility at its Headquarter in 

Skanderborg, Denmark. 

Comprising four models, the new line-up promises 

game-changing performance regarding Dynaudio’s 

best flagship speaker range yet. 

One new family, four new members 

Mount Woofer (All with neodymium magnet) Tweeter DDC Technology 

Confidence 20 large 2 way standmount 18 cm woofer *1 Esotar 3 X 

Confidence 30 

medium size 3 way 

floorstand 

18 cm woofer*1 

15 cm midrange driver*1 

Esotar 3 

O 

Confidence 50 large 3 way floorstand 18 cm woofers *2 

15 cm midrange drivers *2 

Esotar 3 

O 

Condifence 60 

extra-large 3 way floor 

standing loudspeaker 

23 cm woofers *2 

15 cm midrange drivers* 2 

Esotar 3 

O 

All the speakers in the new Confidence range are available in Midnight high-gloss, Smoke high-gloss, Raven 

Wood high-gloss, Ruby Wood high-gloss and Blonde Wood finishes. 

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About Dynaudio 

Dynaudio was founded in 1977 in 

Skanderborg, Denmark. Today, 

Dynaudio is recognized as one 

of the leading manufacturers of 

high-quality audio systems and one 

of the world’s most distinguished 

high-end audio companies. For 

more than 40 years, it has been 

designing and building loudspeakers, 

and its engineers have used all 

their experience to take technology 

familiar to all and further refine 

it – starting at the top with the new 

Esotar3 tweeter. The new Confidence 

also marks the first outing 

for Dynaudio’s next-gen DDC Lens. 

The speakers’ woofers are the allnew 

NeoTec design, while the composite 

Compex baffle and midrange 

driver with ingenious Horizon surround 

also make their debuts. 

New Esotar3 tweeter 

Representing the pinnacle of Dynaudio 

soft-dome tweeter design, 

Esotar3 incorporates, and improves 

on, the cutting-edge airflow-optimization 

system employed in the 

award-winning Esotar Forty anniversary 

tweeter. This version uses a 

larger rear chamber to reduce resonance, 

further optimizes damping, 

and uses a super-strong neodymium 

magnet to present greater 

sensitivity and control. Estoar3 also 

implemented Hexis – a small inner 

dome for greater control over resonances, 

while also smoothing out 

the frequency response. 

DDC Lens 

Dynaudio Labs has created a nextgen 

DDC (Dynaudio Directivity 

Control) platform for the new Confidence. 

The latest speakers need 

only one tweeter, and a simpler 

crossover, much more concise than 

the previous generation, thanks to 

the DDC Lens. It can form a sound 

beam that would reduce reflections 

from floors and ceilings, and with 

the the Esotar3 and the speakers’ 

midrange drivers and woofers, it 

also focuses the stereo image on 

the listening position. 

NeoTec woofers 

The Confidence’s brand-new woofers 

use neodymium magnets for 

greater power, more finesse and 

improved dynamic range. The drivers 

also have new voice-coils for 

optimum stiffness, along with developments 

in airflow and venting. 

Clever use of aluminum or copper 

in the voice-coils across different 

models ensures the moving mass 

is appropriate for that particular 

driver. 

The Confidence’s signature baffle 

has been revamped. It’s now crafted 

from an advanced composite, 

Compex, that’s not only very light, 

but extremely strong – not to mention 

rigid and well-damped to absorb 

unwanted resonances. 

The drivers are sandwiched around 

the baffle with gaskets. Woofers 

are very tightly coupled, and the 

tweeter and midrange drivers are 

decoupled as much as possible to 

avoid vibration. 

The Compex baffle has been developed, 

simulated and constructed to 

work as part of the DDC Lens – so 

they both, along with the drivers 

and crossover, all mesh perfectly 

into the DDC platform. 

Why composite? Compare to former 

models, Compex can handle 

the precise angles, curves 

and edges that the updated DDC 

technology demands. Plus, it can 

be designed with specific mechano-acoustical 

properties that won’t 

change over time. 

New midrange driver with 

Horizon surround 

The Confidence’s brand-new MSP 

midrange driver is a big departure 

from previous Dynaudio designs. 

It has a radical surround design 

– the Horizon. This reduces the 

surround’s first resonant mode 

to effectively increase the whole 

playing surface area and improve 

performance. It also sits flush with 

the baffle to reduce diffractions 

from the diaphragm and the nearby 

tweeter. 

The presence and the power 

Dynaudio’s design team has created 

four striking new cabinets, in which 

to contain its raft of new speaker 

technology -- a bullet-shaped 

cabinet with a seamlessly rounded 

shape all the way around the back. 

These curved cabinets also integrate 

WBT’s NextGen terminals 

into the foot of the plinth. This 

downward firing approach enables 

a wider port – this decreases port 

noise – as well as higher output and 

lower tuning frequency. The result? 

Clean, powerful and articulate bass 

response, minus audible artefacts, 

at even high volumes. 

As promised, the Confidence’s innovative 

design runs from top to 

bottom: the innovative dual-surface 

feet keep everything on the 

level regardless of the floor material 

– and they’re adjustable without 

tools, and without having to turn 

the speaker upside-down. 

The new Dynaudio Confidence 

range is on-sale now. It’s a masterclass 

in performance. 

For more information: 

www.av1group.com.sg 

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YOUR BEST LIFE 

BEGINS WITH 

A HOME THAT 

INSPIRES YOU 

www.sothebysrealty.hr 

info@sothebysrealty.hr 

+385 (0)98 904 8370

C 

roatia Sotheby's International Realty is a proud 

part of Sotheby's International Realty network that 

successfully operates in Croatia with over 300 luxury 

real estate and investment projects in its portfolio. 

Being surrounded by high class and exquisitely 

designed luxury villas is a demanding job. One 

must always be on top of all the global trends and 

acquire only the best property that Croatia offers. 

Besides the largest luxury portfolio in Croatia, the 

agency prides with expertise, professionalism, market 

knowledge, following global trends, as well as a wide 

range of services that guarantee their customers 

exceptional service, with the highest level of privacy. 

The real estate trends are constantly changing and 

the markets are expanding so it is important to have 

a reliable partner in the process of buying a second 

home or investing in a project. 

Croatian market has experienced a growth in client 

interest over the past two years and I would say it 

is the right time for property investors and homebuyers. 

In a range of exquisite properties and market 

conditions, we can safely say that more and more 

people are competing to grab their investment 

opportunity in a touristic country such as Croatia. 

Especially popular are the UNESCO cities (Opatija, 

Split, Dubrovnik) and the islands. 

One of our points of pride is a full-range service 

that enables our clients to request and examine 

a full evaluation of a wanted property with an 

estimated return on investment if they want to 

reuse it for touristic purposes. Many clients decide 

to buy a property and use it as a second home 

for 6 months and rent it for other 6 months. Our 

brand is the place to go for all such investors since 

we can offer all of these required services in one 

place - says Croatia Sotheby's International Realty 

Director Marko Pažanin. 

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THE AZIMUT VERVE 47 IS THE ULTIMATE 

$1.3M DAYBOAT 

Dreaming about freedom, about challenging 

waves. Dreaming about wind and sun, about 

adrenaline and passion. Looking forward to the 

day we will be ready to chase those dreams again. 

Azimut Verve 47: the ultimate boating 

machine. Four outboard engines rated 

450 hp each, a latest-generation joystick 

and an innovative hull designed 

to reduce water resistance significantly 

and deliver excellent performance. 

The flow line defined by the windows sets the tone 

for the deck’s development in a circular play of contrasts 

and light. At high speed, the wake can clearly be 

seen forming on either side of the glazed surfaces and 

merging into the seascape. 

Try to imagine something sinuous and 

sporty, something daring and beautiful. 

Now enjoy the new Azimut Verve 47. 

The bow design is based on offshore 

competition boats but retains the signature 

personality expressed by all Azimut 

Yachts, while the glazed surfaces 

in the hull reach up past and are integrated 

into the gunwale in order to establish 

a real bond with the sea. 

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Verve 47 above view 

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THE ICONIC BULGARI B.ZERO1 ROCK 

JEWELLERY COLLECTION 

A Symbol of Distinctiveness 

and Self Expression 

Subverting the established order. Innovating 

through creativity and imagination. 

An unapologetic rule-breaker, 

Bulgari’s B.zero1 blazes a new trail 

with audacity and bravery. Inspired 

by the circularity of Rome’s Colosseum, 

the new B.zero1 Rock boasts an 

irreverent streak with its unforeseen 

studded core. 

An artful collision of the original sinuous 

spiral lines and the edgy geometry 

of studs, B.zero1 Rock stands out 

as an audacious symbol of distinctiveness 

and self-expression. 

An icon of Italian design, once more 

reimagined with pioneering craftsmanship 

and boldness. 

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THE HUBLOT CLASSIC FUSION 

SPECIAL EDITION ‘LONDON’ 

Hublot is delighted to announce the Hublot 

Classic Fusion Special Edition ‘London’, a 

limited edition watch celebrating the Swiss 

watch company’s ongoing love affair with the 

vibrant, colourful city of London. 

The watch was launched at a star-studded event 

held at The Gherkin. The evening was hosted 

by Omar Choudhary, Hublot Brand Director 

UK, and attended by Hublot Friend of the Brand 

Chris Froggatt. Hublot also welcomed football coach 

and former professional football player Patrice Evra. 

Guests enjoyed a set by DJ Matt and mingled over 

canapés and cocktails. 

The Hublot Classic Fusion Special Edition ‘London’ 

is a statement piece, designed to capture something 

of London’s fast-paced, high-achieving spirit. Its 

polished and satin-finished black ceramic bezel and 

micro-blasted, sunray-finished racing grey dial are 

engraved with a Union Jack motif, a patriotic touch 

that radiates both classic British understatement and 

the capital’s cool confidence. The watch’s 10 signature 

‘H’ screws set into the bezel and case are cast in 

contrasting polished titanium. 

The 45mm black ceramic case houses Hublot’s 

MHUB1112 automatic movement, which provides the 

watch with time and date functions and a 42-hour 

power reserve. A flash of red at the tip of the central 

seconds hand gives the watch’s monochromatic 

palette a sporty twist. The sapphire crystal case back 

is decorated with ‘Hublot Loves London’. The finishing 

touch is a black rubber strap with a velvet touch 

representing a playful City of London tartan theme 

(as listed on The Scottish Register of Tartans) and is 

water-resistant to 50 meters. 

“The Hublot Classic Fusion Special Edition ‘London’ is 

the product of Hublot’s passion for this ever-evolving 

world city,” said Mr Choudhary. “It’s a symbol of the 

special relationship between us and the values of quality, 

excellence and style Hublot and London share. Our 

loyal local clients have been asking for a watch that 

brings the invention and creativity of Hublot’s fusion 

watchmaking philosophy to bear on a London-themed 

piece, and we know both they and our international 

visitors who love coming here will enjoy the spirit behind 

it, too. Hublot loves London!” 

The watch is limited to 50 pieces, each engraved with 

the limited edition number, and will only be available 

from Hublot’s New Bond Street and Harrods boutiques. 

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Ataahua Lodge - Bay of Plenty - The Residence Collection by Touch of Spice 

Picnic on a Peak

Go Above & Beyond 

Discover New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific 

with out-of-this-world experiences and luxurious stays 

by Touch of Spice. 

Creating exceptional moments since 

2005 

Touch of Spice are recognised as the 

market leaders for creating bespoke and 

memorable moments throughout New 

Zealand and the South Pacific for almost 

15 years. Driven by the desire to send 

people to unique places with authentic 

experiences – we uncover hidden gems 

creating once-in-a lifetime experiences, 

perfectly tailored to individual needs, wants 

and dreams. 

We do not do ‘off the rack’ - we do out 

of this world 

From our team and exclusive ‘little black 

book’ of luxury suppliers to our guests - 

everyone is a VIP. Whether it’s A-list stars or 

a multigenerational family, our daily values 

include ‘going above and beyond’ and 

‘never saying no’. 

If you want a professional ping pong athlete 

on call, a rock concert on a mountain top, 

a boutique store open after hours or your 

favourite entrée back on the menu – Touch 

of Spice will make it happen. Dreamt 

of training with a professional All Black, 

hanging out backstage at sold out festivals 

or racing around a racetrack with a New 

Zealand rally champion? Touch of Spice are 

the holders of the ultimate backstage pass 

to the South Pacific. 

More than just a place to rest your head 

The Residence Collection by Touch of 

Spice is a premium portfolio of New Zealand 

offering ultimate privacy from the comfort of 

a luxurious home away from home. It is about 

giving the freedom to throw off the shackles 

of an ordinary hotel stay, where you can eat 

dinner in your bathrobe and breakfast in your 

board shorts. 

How about your own private golf course? 

Or a full private island to yourself? Or your 

own sculpture park? Or having dinner in 

an underground dining room created with 

the sensation of dining inside a whale? The 

Residence Collection by Touch of Spice will 

enable you to enjoy experiences you didn’t 

think possible. 

Our portfolio of luxury stays which includes 

some of the largest Residences and Private 

Villas, unique and bespoke experiences and 

creative events can never be bought “off the 

rack” – each moment is crafted from scratch, 

with great skill and passion for the industry we 

lead - so tell us, what’s your dream? 

Get in touch with our team today 

Info@touchofspice.co.nz 

www.touchofspice.co.nz 

0800 100 444 

Glamping in Ultimate Luxury

EVENT MANAGEMENT PLATFORM ZKIPSTER JOINS THE LUXURY NETWORK AUSTRALIA 

A mainstay of the special events world, zkipster was founded in 2009 in Zurich, Switzerland 

by co-founders David Becker and Daniel Dessauges. What started as a guest list app to 

streamline the check-in process for social events grew into the leading event management 

software for high-end events worldwide. 

“What distinguishes zkipster is that we build our platform directly with and for the best 

events in the world,” explains co-founder David Becker. “Typically these events happen 

across the arts, fashion, entertainment, charity and the luxury worlds.” 

zkipster’s cloud-based event management software is built to manage the journey of guests 

before, during and after an event. “We help hosts understand their data and help them create 

curated guest lists, send out effective invitation campaigns, run a flawless and secure 

check-in process, and analyze the performance of each event afterwards.” 

Since the needs of invitation-only events can be broad, the platform’s professional tools 

support seated events with easy table charts, VIP events with guest pictures built into the 

app, and state-of-the-art integrations for virtual events. 

“We power more than 40,000 events and have dedicated teams in the US, Europe, Asia and 

now in Australia,” says Becker. “We are thrilled to partner with luxury brands in Australia 

and help them bring to life the pedigree of events that give this region its excellent reputation.” 

For more information please contact our Heads of Client Relations: 

Louisa Hirst (APAC) louisa.hirst@zkipster.com 

Ewi Kierzkowska (EMEA) ewelina.kierzkowska@zkipster.com 

Michala Kepple (USA) michala.kepple@zkipster.com 

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THE NEW DECADE BRINGS 

NEW CHANGE: LUXURY 

INDUSTRY TRENDS IN 2020 

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In the wake of a new decade and particularly now, amidst 

the COVID-19 pandemic, the luxury industry is poised for 

transformation. Luxuries are by nature postponable purchases 

and, at a time of global uncertainty, luxury brands are 

adapting and evolving to stay abreast of consumer demand. 

In the words of Claudia D’Arpizio, Management Consultant 

for Bain & Company: “Brands will need to pivot to a new 

model to respond to customers’ needs when it comes to 

buying, consuming and communicating.” 

Leading this change is the growing millennial audience and 

their focus on conscious consumerism. Currently estimated 

to account for 32% of all purchases in the luxury sector, millennials 

are anticipated to account for 50% of luxury market 

purchases in as little as 5 years, according to research data 

by Matter of Form. 

The influx of millennial audiences and the growing trend of 

disruptive brands centered on changing existing narratives 

has awakened a need for a new discourse in the luxury sector. 

Once able to rest on laurels of elegance, exclusivity, and 

quality of the product, luxury brands now also need a strong 

purpose, a captivating story, and an engaging, personalized 

approach to remain relevant in today’s world. 

As a market researcher, Pamela N. Danziger, aptly 

phrased in Forbes: “The old conspicuous consumption 

model that previous generations embraced has 

been replaced by a conscientious one.” 

Millennial consumers seek individuality and meaning; making 

a conscious effort to support causes that align with their 

own beliefs. It is no longer a matter of showcasing brand labels 

for the sake of exclusivity, but rather to illustrate support 

for something one believes in. 

In order to compete with new luxury startups and disruptive 

brands built on purpose, the heritage luxury industry is 

presented with a new challenge: to redefine its place in the 

market and reach new audiences. 

To do so, insiders predict a focus on relevancy, sustainability, 

and partnerships in 2020. 

Relevancy goes hand in hand with meaning and, as a result, 

the legacy luxury market is refining its messaging to substantiate 

its value in the marketplace. “Stories must go beyond 

brand history and relate to consumers’ needs and passions 

today,” says Hedda Schupak, Editor at The Centurion. 

Alongside relevancy is the increasing importance of sustainability. 

Millennials, in particular, are conscious of our earth 

and are making deliberate purchasing decisions to support 

those brands that support our future. This intentional consumerism 

extends beyond philanthropic messaging to a 

genuine concern for our planet and its people and calls for a 

strong stance that guides the overarching principles of design, 

communications, and service. 

The third trend of partnerships will enable heritage brands 

to leverage promising audiences and reach a sector that has 

not yet been accessible. Polo Ralph Lauren’s recent partnership 

with London-based streetwear brand, Palace, is one 

such example and Louis Vuitton’s partnership with Supreme 

is another. 

Luxury brands are also looking into social media influencers 

to gain exposure to younger audiences. As Brian Trunzo, 

senior consultant at Mindset recently shared with Business 

Insider: “There’s an emerging brand of luxury, built around 

the Gen Z and Millennial mindset, whereby luxury is no longer 

tethered just to price and perception.” 

As a direct result of the trend towards relevancy, sustainability, 

and partnerships, the luxury industry is tasked with 

bridging the gap between exclusivity and authenticity. Heritage 

luxury brands are revisiting their roots and redesigning 

their narrative to create a legacy that consumers can stand 

behind. Brand stories are leading the transformation, igniting 

a purpose-driven approach that is both globally conscious 

and uniquely personalized. 

Consumers today yearn to be a part of something bigger than 

themselves while, at the same time, seek to be respected as 

individuals. It is not merely the product or service itself that 

drives consumer behavior, but the entire ecosystem that 

creates it—the manufacturers and suppliers luxury brands 

choose to do business with, the organizations luxury brands 

support, and the difference luxury brands make in our world. 

In the midst of this transformation, “the opportunity is to 

return to the key pillars of luxury—quality, craftsmanship, 

design, attention to detail, uniqueness, and authenticity,” 

Danziger concluded. This is a decade in which the end product 

or service matters as much as the purpose, practice, and 

principles taken to foster the luxury experience. 

Written by Camilla Carboni 

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Coaster, 

bronze 

with patina 

edelvion · Im Rudert 4 · 35043 Marburg · +49 6421 953408-0 · info@edelvion.de

Individuality, uniqueness and luxury. The synonym is called EDELVION. 

A family business that specializes in the desires of its customers and makes them the 

main component of its philosophy. 

“Everyone can do simple things. The most important however is to stay away from 

mainstream which can only be done by creating a unique product with a special attention 

to the customer’s needs”, states MD Carl-Philipp Hering by taking each of his client’s 

wishes seriously. No matter how fancy those are. 

More than 5000 years ago, people had a special fondness for metals and everything that shines. 

A long-lasting passion over many centuries. 

Business Card, “V-CARD-S”, 

24 carat gold plated 

Touchless light switch, 

“HATHOR”, 24 carat gold plated 

Gold bar, “PLUTO”, 

24 carat gold plated 

Precious metals such as gold, silver, bronze and brass are indispensable. This makes it even 

more important for the founders of Edelvion to give this raw material its own and possibly new 

place in society. A place that finds its lovers in both the private and business sectors. 

Bronze coasters refined in the highest craftsmanship, stylish sensor light switches in a wide 

variety of shapes, refined by a scratch-resistant rhodium-plated surface or exclusive gifts made 

of solid gold are just a few examples from Edelvion‘s tasteful and creative product range. 

“The ideas and dreams we are realizing for our customers - that‘s what we love and what 

EDELVION is standing for.” Carl-Philipp and Volker Hering

WHY DO LUXURY BRANDS NEED 

INFLUENCER MARKETING? 

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Luxury brands are all about their heritage, quality 

craftsmanship, finesse and most importantly 

possess an air of exclusivity. For decades now 

these brands have thrived on their prestige and have 

been extra conscious of the fact that their narrative 

and storytelling is controlled and guided by them, 

especially when it comes to marketing. So how is that 

this scenario has taken a complete U-turn? And why 

are these brands now consciously entering into this 

new age of influencer marketing? 

Let’s first look at what this rage is all about. Influencer 

Marketing has been a buzzword for quite some 

time now. It’s basically a mix of traditional and modern 

ways of marketing, using influencers like celebrities 

or bloggers or social media content creators 

in order to endorse products and services. What’s 

new is that this kind of marketing also results in the 

creation of collaborations between these brands and 

the influencers. 

Well, it isn’t the case that luxury brands have been 

alien to the use of this form of marketing. It’s just 

that these brands have gravitated more only towards 

having celebrity ambassadors, endorsements, and 

partnerships. However there has been a worldwide 

shift from traditional media to new media or social 

media, especially now during a time like this when 

the entire world is facing a lockdown, the consumers 

are spending time on social media. 

Luxury brands have been more than cautious 

while approaching this form of marketing. However, 

the scenario is changing; brands are no 

longer about secrecy, intimidation, and mystery. 

It’s all about the values, quality, sustainability 

and more. That is why it’s become even more 

difficult for luxury brands to retain customers 

and bring new consumers on board. Especially 

with the millennial generation resonating to 

different values and lifestyles. 

Consumers today are more conscious and critical of 

what they are consuming, even as advertisements. 

Influencers not only have a relationship in the form of 

engagement with their followers but also a relationship 

of trust. Most followers know that these bloggers 

are authentic in their voice and this is exactly what 

luxury brands need at this point. This has necessitated 

the need for luxury brands to turn to influencer 

marketing. A hidden benefit for luxury brands is that 

these content creators who are fashion icons for their 

millions of followers usually already endorse products 

(without paid promotions) which is passive yet organic 

marketing for luxury brands. 

Brands like Chanel, Gucci, and Dior have gone the 

extra mile to build their relationship with these bloggers 

by inviting them to fashion weeks in order for 

their content to reach out to millions and make an 

impact. Several accounts of successful collaborations 

are witness to not only increased media value but also 

conversions in terms of sales. 

The famous YouTube vlogger Jeffree Star, for instance, 

and his love for Gucci was known to all. Gucci 

took advantage of this opportunity and ended up designing 

a custom ‘Pink Luggage’ collection exclusively 

for him. What came next was millions of followers 

reading about this gesture in detail along with pictures 

and videos on social media, thereby making him 

the top influencer for the brand. And as for Gucci, it 

earned not just media mentions but also sales worth 

$1.6 million! (Source) 

The Influencer marketing industry has grown to become 

a billion-dollar industry especially with social 

media apps like Instagram with over a billion users 

these numbers are here to stay for long. (Source) Furthermore, 

with the onset of Artificial Intelligence in 

this spectrum, there is nothing but more engagement. 

Virtual influencers like Miquela, Bermuda or Imma 

who practically don’t even exist and yet have thousands 

of followers on Instagram. These virtual influencers 

have already undertaken influencer campaigns 

for Louis Vuitton and Calvin Klein amongst others. 

The only thing that is there for the brand to decide is 

the kind of influencer they want as their brand representative 

and the kind of content that they would like 

to display; is it influencer-driven, a collaboration, an 

endorsement or what? Especially keeping in mind, the 

niche audience that they want to cater to and most 

importantly not dilution their brand identity. 

Quintessentially, it can be said that influencer marketing 

has proven itself to get a large number of engagement 

and buzz for the brand. The luxury brands 

that are on board with this kind of marketing are 

already reaping the benefits for the same. The only 

crucial thing now is for brands to create authentic 

content, keeping intact their brand values and equity 

as more and more people indulge in the luxury world. 

Written by Heena Manghani 

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NEW ZEALAND AMERICA 

HONG KONG CHINA 

BONHAM.NZ

F I N E A R T 

L I G H T I N G 

F U R N I T U R E 

“AT BONHAM WE CRAFT INTERNATIONAL BESPOKE INTERIORS FOR OUR DISCERNING CLIENTS IN NEW ZEALAND AND ABROAD.”

THE FUTURE OF 

ONLINE LUXURY RETAIL 

Luxury products are no longer 

reserved exclusively for 

upmarket retail stores. The 

future of retail is digital and McKinsey 

& Company predicts that 

one-fifth of all personal luxury 

purchases will take place online by 

2025; estimating that 80% of luxury 

sales are already influenced by digital 

touchpoints. 

“We are witnessing a transformation 

in the luxury market, creating 

opportunities for those prepared 

to adapt,” a recent Seymour Sloan 

white paper stated. The future of 

online luxury retail is perhaps already 

here and is quickly making 

way for advancements in technology, 

intuitive algorithms, personalized 

interactions, and mobile-friendly 

shopping experiences. 

As e-commerce gains traction in 

the luxury sector—as a direct result 

of consumer demand—luxury 

brands are experimenting with 

new tactics to attract, engage, and 

retain luxury consumers online. 

“To stay relevant, luxury brands will 

indeed need to create deeper and 

more meaningful engagement with 

their modern affluent consumers, 

deliver a new range of personalised 

experiences and innovate both their 

business models and value propositions 

to fit modern digital-infused 

lifestyles,” explained Luxe Digital. 

This need is driving advancements 

in online luxury retail, as brands 

look to automation, interaction, 

and influencer collaborations in an 

effort to quickly expand their digital 

footprint. 

Customers are becoming more and 

more involved in the purchasing 

process, prompting luxury brands 

to adapt and rethink their marketing 

strategies. “Luxury consumers, 

highly engaged on social media, 

are evolving from paying observers 

of the show into actors on the 

stage,” said authors Antonio Achille, 

Sophie Marchessou, and Nathalie 

Remy in a report titled, Luxury in 

the age of digital Darwinism. 

This shift is not merely driving 

change in the way consumers interact 

with luxury brands online, 

but also influencing the direction 

and design of online luxury retail 

products and services. As Sarah 

Willersdorf, Partner & Managing 

Director at BCG shared with Matter 

of Form: “Millennials are looking 

for innovation in design, along 

with unique collections that reflect 

their individuality and values.” 

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Our fast-paced world also necessitates 

convenience and ease of

purchasing, and online luxury retail 

is progressing to accommodate 

this. Tagging products on 

influencer photographs, enabling 

direct-to-cart shopping from social 

media posts and developing 

mobile-friendly ordering apps and 

digital shopping experiences are 

now par for the course. 

But, automation cannot come at the 

expense of personalization. Online 

luxury retail, albeit digital, needs 

to retain the values of the luxury 

market while catering to the needs 

of new-age consumers who seek 

purpose-driven branding, engagement, 

and individualized service. 

To accomplish this, luxury brands 

are introducing personalized recommendations 

in an attempt to 

create a feeling of uniqueness in 

our digital world. The collaboration 

between Gucci and Farfetch, known 

as “The Store of The Future,” is one 

such example. Merging the online 

and offline retail experiences and 

utilizing customer behavioral data 

to guide the consumer online in 

a similar manner that an in-store 

retail assistant would, Gucci and 

Fafetch are creating the new standard 

in online luxury retail. 

Other developments in the sector 

include artificial intelligence, voice 

search designed to mimic personalized 

conversation, and interactive 

tools that enable customers to create 

their own style, select their own 

preferences, and “try” on products 

digitally. Luxury brands are embracing 

these techniques to enable 

customers to view products, such 

as jewelry, as it would look “on”, envision 

decor “in” their living room, 

and even “test” makeup colors on 

their skin tone. 

That which has been done in-store 

is quickly being adapted to accommodate 

the online shopping experience, 

in the most authentic manner 

possible. 

As we look ahead, it is safe to say 

that the future of online luxury retail 

lies in continuing to embrace 

the shift towards digital consumerism. 

Luxury brands must devote 

time and skills into uncovering 

new, captivating ways to cater to 

digital audiences, without compromising 

on quality, personalization, 

and exclusivity. 

Written by Camilla Carboni 

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LOUIS XIII Time Collection: Tribute to City of Lights – 1900 

Availability globally at selected fine wine and spirits merchants and in the LOUIS XIII boutiques 

in Beijing, Xi’an and London. 

Please drink responsibly. 

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LOUIS XIII COGNAC LAUNCHES A NEW 

LIMITED-EDITION CELEBRATING PARIS IN 1900 

WITH ITS SECOND OPUS OF TIME COLLECTION 

After the first opus “The Origin 

– 1874” commemorating 

the creation of LOUIS XIII, 

the House has partnered with the 

Monnaie de Paris and the Cristallerie 

of Saint-Louis to pay tribute to 

Paris in 1900, where LOUIS XIII received 

the highest praise. 

A creative limited-edition of 2000 

numbered decanters commemorating 

this historical year, when 

Paris hosted the World Fair, celebrating 

the arts and craftsmanship 

of the city of lights. 

In 1900, The Paris World Fair was a 

global festival of engineering feats, 

technical triumphs and creative 

prowess counting 83,000 exhibitors, 

which present a vision of the 

world 100 years ahead. Thanks to 

his founder Paul-Émile Rémy Martin, 

who was an active member of 

the Paris Universal Exposition jury 

of the Paris World Fair in 1900, 

LOUIS XIII was presented and received 

the highest praise. 

A masterpiece by three French 

Houses with a shared passion for 

arts and craftsmanship 

LOUIS XIII, The Monnaie de Paris 

and Saint-Louis have much in common: 

they are all historic French 

Houses that think ahead of their 

Time, legendary institutions perpetuating 

an ancestral savoir-faire. 

Today, with this unique limited edition, 

they have come together to 

capture the imprint of Time in a 

creation of lasting value. 

The decanter is a reedition of the 

original bottle featuring 13 dentelle 

spikes instead of the usual 10, a 

stopper in the form of an upturned 

decanter, an elegant neck and 7 

fleur-de-lys decorated with an 18 

carats champagne gold, as well as 

a central medallion showcasing the 

limited edition unique medal. 

Each decanter gives its owner exclusive 

access to a full-size medal 

specially minted by the Monnaie 

de Paris special workshops and engraved 

with the same, unique number 

as the decanter. 

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STUDIO NEON LAUNCHES 

NEW MADE AT HOME RANGE 

In response to these crazy times we’re 

in, Studio Neon teamed up with Sydney 

Beer, Wine & Spirits to bring you 

made. at home; a nourishing paired menu 

with a series of Australian wines. 

Think slow-cooked lamb shoulder with 

roast veggies, or crispy pork belly with 

roasted fennel, carrot and house-baked 

apple sauce for your family. 

Or if you’re fancying an at-home picnic or 

date night (because really, who wouldn’t) 

they’ve got you covered with their picnic 

and date night ranges. All with the option 

of matching wines and bubbles. 

If you’re stuck in isolation, may as well do 

it right. 

Details 

To ensure they can nourish as many of 

you as possible, they’ve set up an order-ahead 

system and are offering a 15% 

discount for all orders placed on or before 

the 9th April 2020. 

Use code on check out: NOURISHME to 

claim your 15% off the total bill. 

Offer is valid from 19th March and ends 

9th April 2020. 

Deliveries open between 19th March – 

30th June 2020. 

Delivery 

They deliver to areas in Sydney NSW 

within a maximum of 10 km of their Commercial 

Kitchen. A flat rate is charged for 

each delivery based on a kilometre radius 

of Studio Neon Headquarters. If you are 

unsure if you fall within the km radius, 

enter in your postcode on check out and 

it will tell you. 

Delivery Days 

Tuesday & Friday – 2PM – 8PM* 

AUD 12.00 within 5 km from Studio Neon 

HQ 

AUD 15.00 within 5-10 km from Studio 

Neon HQ 

*Delivery times within the allocated time 

frame will be subject to our run schedule 

on the day 

Meals are also available for FREE collection 

at Studio Neon HQ – 140 – 142 McEvoy 

Street, Alexandria on Tuesdays & Fridays 

between 10 AM & 2 PM. 

“We hope our made. at home menu drop 

off offerings provide some relief to those 

who wish to enjoy a nourishing meal 

during these testing times. 

We’re here to help you and the community 

in any way possible and to our highest 

standards. If you are craving a particular 

dish you want to share, please get in touch 

via Hello@studioneon.com.au or call us on 

0413 923 449.” – Studio Neon Team 

Sydney Wine Beer Spirits Legal 

When placing an order with Sydney Wine Beer 

Spirits you confirm that you are over the age 

of 18 years and that all details relating to your 

order are true and correct. It is a legal requirement 

that persons placing the order is over the 

age of 18 years and that the person receiving 

the delivery is over the age of 18 years. You 

will be asked to provide a copy of your proof of 

age card or drivers licence in order to finalise 

your purchase with Sydney Wine Beer Spirits 

and Studio Neon HQ Pty Ltd. You will confirm 

that any gifts you purchase via Sydney Wine 

Beer Spirits and Studio Neon HQ Pty Ltd will 

be received by persons over the age of 18 years. 

WARNING: Under the Liquor Control Reform 

ACT 1998 it is an offence to supply alcohol to a 

person under the age of 18 years (Penalty Exceeds 

AUD 6,000) For a person under the age of 

18 years to purchase or receive liquor (Penalty 

exceeds AUD 500) 

Liquor Licence: LIQP700354887 ABN:81 633 

285 739 

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Converting power 

into performance 

As a longstanding supporter of the historic car world, EFG has 

a proud association with events as diverse as Le Mans Classic, 

Salon Privé and the RAC Woodcote Trophy. 

As genuine lovers of classic cars, we share the same values 

of innovation, passion and excellence that drive restorers, 

collectors, racers and enthusiasts. 

We also have a history of building unique, high quality 

and long-standing relationships with our clients. 

We share everyone’s frustration and disappointment that 

for now, you cannot pursue your love for the racetrack 

or open road. 

When the time comes, we will be there to celebrate the highs 

and lows of ownership and competition with you. 

Stay happy and well. 

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NEW 

ZEALAND 

Aotearoa 

Land of the long white cloud 

New Zealand, Aotearoa, is a tranqil paradise for outdoor lovers. 

Heletranz Helicopters offer luxury transfers and experiences in New Zealand. 

Allowing you to go at your own pace. 

The perfect escape. 

To enquire visit www.heletranz.co.nz

THE WORLD’S MOST 

SPECTACULAR AND 

SUBLIME POOL TABLE 

For any design and sports fan amongst us your eyes 

will be green with envy at the groundbreaking design 

of the show-stopping T1 Glass Pool Table from 

Teckell. They are full of sheer talent and create out of 

this World, unique and luxury design pieces. All made in 

Italy, they are full of style. 

The entire table is encased by stunning crystal clear 

glass panels which rise out of the solid oak base sections. 

The glass is reinforced, hard wearing and its robust 

qualities make it more dependable than conventional 

wooden bodied tables. The stunning glass deisgn 

makes it the centre of attention. Light refracts beautifully 

through the 15mm thick crystal panes, subtly reflecting 

the ambient colours that surround the table. 

The plug-and-play system adopts a cloth stretching 

technique which is simple and flawless for a perfectly 

even playing surface. Additionally the installation of 

a polyurethane layer below the cloth acts as a perfect 

source of sound proofing for players. Meanwhile the 

precise levelling system utilizes 12 screws hidden inside 

the table’s wooden base. 

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The craftmanship is executed to perfection, its pockets 

comprise of a stylish, high flexible polyurethane layer. 

Which ensures the rubberised net simply expands and 

enlarges as the balls drop down into it, then returns to 

their original shape once emptied. 

Designed for indoor use the pool table is available in 9ft 

or 8ft in size, perfect for modern living, office or games 

spaces. To personalise the pool table select 1 of 4 luxury 

accompaniment for the top frame; Walnut, Hand- 

Sewn Leather, Chrome or Gold. The finishing touches of 

the Biliardo Collection really are in your hands, choose 

your cloth playing surface too. Made from worsted wool 

select from 25 colours available such as; Fuchsia, Orange, 

Red, Royal Blue or Apple Green. Each table comes 

with the following; Four cues, game triangle, Super Aramith® 

Pro game balls set and pool cue chalk set. 

The Teckell Biliardo Collection T1.1 8ft Pool Table is 

available to buy for $41,000 from Teckell. 

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DIAGEO PLEDGES SANITIZERS TO FIGHT 

CORONAVIRUS 

• World’s largest distiller in unprecedented global response in the 

UK, Ireland, Italy, the USA, Brazil, Kenya, India and Australia. 

• Pledge aimed at overcoming shortages to protect frontline 

healthcare workers. 

• Donation of alcohol is enough to produce more than eight million 

bottles of hand sanitiser 

Diageo, the maker of Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff, 

has today pledged to enable the creation of more 

than eight million bottles of hand sanitizer, by donating 

up to two million litres of alcohol to manufacturing 

partners, to help protect frontline healthcare workers in 

the fight against COVID-19. 

The world’s leading distiller will provide Grain Neutral 

Spirit (GNS) – a 96% strength ethyl alcohol used primarily 

in the production of vodka and gin – and make it available 

at no cost to hand sanitiser producers in multiple countries, 

to help overcome shortages in healthcare systems. 

This donation will enable the production of more than 

eight million 250ml bottles of hand sanitiser. 

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Diageo continues to engage with national and local governments 

across the many countries where the company 

has major distilling operations. The spirit will be made 

available in supply chains according to local circumstances, 

working with the relevant authorities and hand sanitiser 

manufacturers. This will ensure the donation is used 

for maximum impact in protecting health workers and patients 

and that sanitiser reaches the frontline as quickly 

as possible. 

The plan includes: 

• The UK and the Republic of Ireland: 500,000 litres of 

GNS to be made available for national healthcare systems 

and workers across the UK and Ireland. 

• Italy: 100,000 litres of GNS to support the healthcare 

system and other national needs 

• USA: 500,000 litres of GNS to be supplied to meet local 

community needs 

• Brazil: Diageo’s Ypioca plant will produce 50,000 litres of 

spirit for the local healthcare system, in conjunction with 

the Ceara State Government. 

• Kenya: Diageo’s East Africa Breweries Ltd will enable the 

production of 135,000 litres of sanitiser, prioritising vulnerable 

and at-risk groups. 

• India: 500,000 litres of alcohol to supply to the sanitizer 

industry across 25 States, for use in national healthcare 

systems and for consumers. 

• Australia: Diageo’s Bundaberg Distilling Co. to produce 

100,000 litres of ethanol for the Queensland Government, 

to be forwarded to hand sanitiser manufacturers. 

“Healthcare workers are at the forefront of fighting this 

pandemic and we are determined to do what we can to help 

protect them,” said Ivan Menezes, Chief Executive of Diageo. 

“This is the quickest and most effective way for us to meet the 

surging demand for hand sanitiser around the world.”

THE SOUND OF 

MONTBLANC COMFORT 

Add a new dimension to your travels with the new wireless 

over-ear Montblanc MB 01 headphones, combining 

high-end sound technology, fine materials and craftsmanship 

for a luxury headphone experience, no matter how 

far or fast you go. 

The new Montblanc MB 01 wireless headphones, crafted in aluminium, 

fine leather and robust silicon elevate the experience 

of travel and enjoyment of music to new levels. The ergonomic 

lightweight design with luxuriously soft leather ear cushions 

ensures lasting comfort on the longest journeys. Premium audio 

hardware, over 20 hours of battery life and active noise 

cancelling allow you to enjoy the richness of sound and the 

purity of silence. 

Equipped with Bluetooth® 5.0, a proximity sensor and aptX 

technology, Montblanc MB 01 headphones ensure stable connectivity 

while the sensitive 40 mm neodymium dynamic 

drivers deliver the Montblanc signature sound developed by 

a leading expert. Even when you choose to tap out by getting 

lost in the music, life does not standstill. With direct access to 

Google Assistant, our new MB 01 headphones help you stay on 

top of your routines, hands-free. 

Created in collaboration with sound expert Alex Rosson, Montblanc 

MB 01 headphones are attuned to those who seek balanced 

sound and unparalleled ergonomic tactility to accompany 

their travels, business or leisure. Montblanc MB 01 is for 

tuning in to inspiring soundscapes or tuning out from surrounding 

noise to relax and focus. 

Your journey, your soundtrack. 

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COMPLIMENTARY WEDDING DRESSES 

TO HOSPITAL STAFF WORLDWIDE 

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Pronovias would like to show 

their support to all heroes 

around the world on the frontlines 

of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

To celebrate their extraordinary and 

selfless dedication, Pronovias Group 

is offering wedding dresses to hospital-employed 

brides-to-be. The 

Heroes Collection will be available 

until 31st August 2020 at selected 

flagships. 

#LoveConquersAll 

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MONTAZURE 

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Discover Accor’s First MGallery Residence in 

Thailand 

MontAzure mixed-use development is 

a joint venture between three of the 

most notable property and hotel investment 

groups in Asia: ARCH Capital Management 

(Hong Kong & Shanghai), The Narai Group 

(Thailand), and Philean Capital (Singapore) part 

of Pontiac Land Group. The development spans 

some 178 acres (72 hectares) of mountainside to 

beachfront land, offering permanent and second 

home buyers a unique natural setting that is 

being sensitively developed to include exclusive 

beachside condominiums, a luxury hotel, highend 

villas, as well as a range of hotel and retail 

offerings, a retirement community, and a choice 

of upscale beach clubs. 

MontAzure is perfect for people seeking a rewarding 

investment or a fresh start in paradise. 

Residents at Twinpalms Residences MontAzure 

and MGallery Residence MontAzure Lakeside 

are already creating vibrant new communities. 

Our collection of stunning suites and luxurious 

penthouses has transformed Kamala Bay and is 

ready to transform your life. Find out how we 

can help you enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. 

Do you dream of chic boutique living, nestled 

between the mountains and the sea and supported 

by one of the biggest names in the hospitality 

industry? MGallery Residences MontAzure 

Lakeside is a stylish and secure community 

that features 236 residences, all surrounded by 

landscaped lakes, gardens and natural trails. 

Accor’s first MGallery Residences in Thailand 

has already won a series of international awards 

for its architecture and design, and residents 

also benefit from professional services, excellent 

investor returns and 45 days occupancy per 

year. With prices starting from just 7.3 million 

baht, MGallery Residence MontAzure Lakeside 

has become one of the Asia’s most sought-after 

residential developments. 

Twinpalms Residences MontAzure – Ready to 

Move In! 

Your new life awaits at Twinpalms Residences 

MontAzure. Set directly on a 100-metre-long 

stretch of golden sand, gently lapped by the 

Andaman Sea, this beautiful beachfront retreat 

is now ready to move in. In fact, only a few units 

still remain available under the promotional 

offer, so this is the perfect time to make your 

move. With contemporary interiors and private 

pools in many units, Twinpalms Residences 

presents an enticing proposition for your investment. 

This collection of stunning suites and 

luxurious penthouses is managed by one of the 

trendiest brands in the hospitality industry. 

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OORALBA ESTATE 

JOINS THE LUXURY 

NETWORK AUSTRALIA 

Situated just 1.5 hours 

from Sydney in the 

heart of the Kangaroo 

Valley, Ooralba 

Estate is a fully serviced 

property which comes 

with a private chef, butler 

and housekeeping. Each 

stay includes full food, 

beverage and a concierge 

services. 

An architectural masterpiece, 

Ooralba’s soaring 

cathedral ceilings, skylights 

and floor to ceiling 

glass walls bring a sense 

of lightness and space 

into this contemporary 

country homestead. Original 

artworks and Australian 

craftsmanship combine 

with modern luxury 

and design technologies 

to create a sumptuous 

retreat for guests. The 

central stone fireplace, 

living areas, library and 

chef’s kitchen give ample 

space for entertaining 

and enjoying the paddock 

to plate dining Ooralba 

can offer during your 

stay. With its extensive 

grounds, landscaped gardens 

and sweeping views 

across the Kangaroo Valley 

landscape, guests are 

already spoilt for choice 

at Ooralba. Kangaroo 

Valley is extraordinarily 

beautiful, one of only seven 

enclosed valleys in the 

world, with the National 

Trust protected village 

at its heart. The lush 

dairy farmland along the 

Kangaroo River rises to 

rainforested escarpments 

on all sides. 

Beyond the Estate opportunities 

abound to 

explore the stunning 

South Coast and Southern 

Highlands region and 

enjoy the outdoor pursuits, 

local produce and 

wines the area is famous 

for. Our expert team can 

help you plan excursions 

for your guests ahead of 

time, or our on-site Concierge 

service can suggest 

and organise experiences 

based on guests’ interests 

during their stay. 

Ooralba offers an exceptional 

level of service 

for weddings, corporate 

events, and executive 

retreats, wellness experiences 

and private stays, 

hosting up to 14 guests 

across seven fully private, 

ensuited bedrooms. 

Commanding 200 acres of 

lush grounds and unin- 

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terrupted views across 

the stunning Morton 

National Park, Ooralba 

is a standout venue for 

corporate events. From 

executive retreats to large 

scale gatherings, our 

exclusive country estate 

provides a magnificent 

setting for events of all 

sizes, with a vast array 

of tailored activities and 

experiences to uplift and 

inspire. Immerse yourself 

in nature with our luxury 

safari camps, discover 

local delights at a nearby 

oyster farm or take time 

to recharge in the comfort 

of the homestead. 

Whatever the activity the 

Ooralba Estate Team will 

take care of every logistical 

requirement to ensure 

a flawless corporate 

event. Our unique dining 

experiences are the jewel 

in the crown that promise 

to deliver the wow factor 

to your event. Partnering 

with some of Australia’s 

finest chefs, we are proud 

to bring you some of the 

finest produce in Australia, 

served in a spectacular 

setting that will truly take 

your breath away. 

– Monique Davies, Managing 

Director 

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News 

TLN TURKEY ORGANIZED A LA MER 

EXPERIENCE FOR VIPS 

AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, ISTANBUL 

On 25th February, The Luxury Network 

Turkey hosted an event for their distinguished 

VIP guests to an experience 

of La Mer Skincare at the King Suite of The 

Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul. 

The VIP guests have enjoyed being pampered 

with the most special skincare treatments in 

the spectacular and expansive views of Istanbul 

and the Bosphorus. 

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TLN 

News 

THE NEW ZEALAND LEXUS URBAN POLO 2020 

Last March 14th, The Luxury Network New Zealand invited 

members and select guests to their VIP Marquee the Auckland 

Urban Polo 2020 hosted in the beautiful surroundings 

of the Auckland Domain. 

The marquee was styled by co-hosts Lily & Louis PR and Gaggenau 

and included beautiful Gaggenau cabinetry and wine 

fridges in the design. 

Guests were treated to flowing Perrier Jouet champagne and 

catering thought the day while up close and personal with a 

fast-moving urban polo game, including the tradition of stomping 

the divots at half time. 

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TLN 

News 

TLN QATAR CELEBRATED WOMEN’S 

INTERNATIONAL DAY AT THE SAKURA 

LOUNGE BY LEXUS 

The Luxury Network Qatar 

hosted International Women’s 

Day in an empowerment 

get-together event at the Sakura 

Lounge by Lexus last Sunday, 8th 

March 2020, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 

pm. 

The International Women’s Day 

Event hosted top local businesswomen 

and luxury brands where 

successful women did self-introduction 

and presentations about 

their brand and experience in a 

Panel discussion with Q&A. 

A distribution of luxury goodie bags 

took place at the event given out by 

Ms Amal Ameen, Lexus Brand Ambassador. 

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ATTAINING 

THE LUXURY 

CHINESE 

CONSUMER 

The Luxury Network NZ 

launched their China Division 

on February 28th at the 

Northern Club where members 

and select guests were treated to 

a presentation by the informative 

and entertaining Royal Reed. The 

workshop focused on how luxury 

Chinese consumers make their 

purchasing decisions and how to 

engage these individuals. 

Guests exchanged many fun and 

interesting stories of their experiences 

with this segment of the 

market, a guide on what to do and 

what not to do! 

In the tradition of gifting in China 

four lucky guests left with a Gucci 

gift thanks for NZ Sotheby’s International 

Realty, a luxurious Coast 

NZ blanket, a Jo Malone gift pack 

and a voucher for interior design 

services from Bonham Architecture 

& Interiors. 

Please email info@theluxurynetwork.co.nz 

to register for future 

China Division Workshops or to 

subscribe to The Luxury Network 

NZ WeChat offering. 

Photography by Tatiana Skorik 

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The Ultimate 

Driving Machine 

THE NEW BMW 3 SERIES. 

CARSALES CAR OF THE YEAR 2019. 

A panel of 12 expert judges with 240 years’ combined 

experience in automotive journalism have named the 

new BMW 3 Series the carsales Car of the Year for 

2019. 

The exhaustive evaluation program for Car of The 

Year took into account numerous factors including 

performance, dynamics, comfort, refinement, packaging 

and safety. 

Chief judge Marton Pettendy declared the BMW 3 

Series a standout performer in all facets. “The BMW 3 

Series is not only the finest premium sports sedan in a 

decade, it is the most compelling new model released 

in Australia this year,” Mr Pettendy said. 

To experience the Car of The Year for yourself, visit the 

team at Waverley BMW to book your test drive today. 

The carsales’ 12 expert judges found the BMW 3 Series 

to be dynamically superior, very refined and above all, 

enjoyable to drive. It is safe, solidly built, reasonably 

priced and well equipped. 

Waverley BMW 

579 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley. Tel (03) 8581 9600. 

www.waverleybmw.com.au LMCT8953 

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MEMBERS 

Affairs 

‘SOMEWHERE ON 

INLET ROAD’ 

BY TOUCH OF SPICE 

‘Somewhere’ is a private estate in 

the Bay of Islands archipelago that 

hosts New Zealand’s newest Mega 

Villa and latest addition to The 

Residence Collection by Touch of 

Spice. The luxury of a ‘private island 

‘combined with true kiwi beachside 

escapism. 

1 private island estate (with road access), 

3 private beaches and 6 stunning 

en suite bedrooms 

With space to sleep 14, across 

6 spacious en suite bedrooms, 

‘Somewhere’ offers the ultimate 

home away from home for the elite, 

the multi-generational family or 

the discreet VIP. There may only 

be one roof, but this private residence 

offers 3 private beaches, a 

swimming pool, helicopter landing 

capabilities, a private dock and ultra-luxury 

accommodation. 

Guests can hop on a stand-up-paddleboard 

or into a kayak to explore 

their surrounds or simply relax on 

their own private beach (did we 

mention one of three?) with a Gin 

and Tonic and watch the yachts 

come and go. 

The growth in our Mega 

Villas – The Residence Collection 

by Touch of Spice 

“We’re seeing a very big increase 

in demand for this level of property 

from multiple markets. We have 

grown our portfolio of Mega Villas 

(Residences) from nine 12-months 

ago, to 17 today, with another 17 

properties currently in the pipeline 

at this level. 

“Today’s luxury traveller is craving 

more than just a place to rest 

their head; they are looking for 

space to not only work, but to play 

and spend more time with family 

and friends. They are seeking out 

homes instead of hotels and experiences 

instead of off-the-shelf activities, 

leaving them feeling more 

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connected to each other and to 

their journey. 

In our premium residences, guests 

can eat dinner in their bath robe and 

breakfast in their board shorts…the 

kids can run down the hallways and 

jump in the pools – they can enjoy 

lunch at 4pm or go for a midnight 

dip from their own private beach. 

Our Residence Collection villas 

offer the luxury of both your own 

space and ultimate flexibility to run 

your break at your pace – an experience 

hotels and lodges struggle to 

offer.” 

– Jacqui Spice – Founder & Managing 

Director 

Somewhere offers the best 

of both worlds 

This private island estate offers the 

best of both worlds – complete privacy 

afforded by its location, combined 

with easy road access via 

a private bridge. ‘Somewhere’ is 

just 15 minutes’ drive from Kerikeri 

airport, which is just a 50-minute 

flight from Auckland International 

Airport. 

Landing at the property by private 

helicopter or seaplane offers an 

even better opportunity to take in 

the awe-inspiring archipelago from 

the air. The private jetty means you 

can also arrive and explore by boat 

– with 150 islands to discover, excellent 

fishing and incredible dolphin 

watching, there is no better 

place to start a Bay of Islands adventure. 

Members 

Affairs 

A stay at ‘Somewhere’ comes fully 

inclusive with a private chef catering 

all meals including breakfast, 

lunch, pre-dinner drinks and canapes, 

morning and afternoon tea, 

picnics, BBQs or whatever the heart 

desires. Staff are on hand to help 

throughout the stay organising activities 

and providing concierge 

services. As well as overnight stays 

‘Somewhere’ is also available for day 

celebrations, and corporate groups 

looking to escape the ‘bored’ room 

and reconnect in a place sure to get 

creativity flowing. 

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BECOME A WORK 

CLUB MEMBER 

For over half a decade Work Club has been offering 

Australia’s first and only premium boutique flexible 

workspaces, giving people access to everything 

they need to be successful. 

They pride themselves on being located at some of the 

most convenient addresses across Australia and giving 

their members access to their hospitality trained 

team, who provide a familiar face and the necessary 

services to ease your journey through the day. 

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Each Work Club location has a variety 

of spaces to suit different 

moods and activities. From collaborative 

working to quiet reflection 

and socialisation, each space 

considers functionality and ease 

of user experience, as well as aesthetic 

quality, drawing together the 

work of the finest local and international 

craftsmen and artists. 

At Work Club, they believe their 

workplace is a representation of 

themselves, the perceived quality 

of their business and the products 

and services they provide. People 

join Work Club because Work Club 

represents the level of quality, sophistication 

and service they want 

to present to their customers. 

Members 

Affairs 

Work Club offers 10% off new Premium, Associate, 

Visiting and Corporate memberships for members 

of The Luxury Network. 

Membership 

Work Club offers a variety of Flexible 

Memberships providing the 

opportunity to work from any of 

their locations and their affiliates 

around the world; at a hot desk, in 

the library or from our club and 

bar spaces. If you are looking for a 

more permanent option, they also 

offer dedicated desks and office 

suites. They cater to individuals, 

teams of 1-75 people and corporates. 

Become part of a carefully curated 

Member Community, connecting 

you with everything you need to 

be successful, Work Club is where 

People, Place and Experience come 

together beautifully. 

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VACHERON CONSTANTIN’S 

OVERSEAS COLLECTION: 

BACK TO BLACK SHARE 

Dedicated to the spirit of travel, 

Vacheron Constantin’s 

Overseas collection treats 

itself to a total black look. Two 

new Overseas timepieces are available 

in a steel case that highlights 

Vacheron’s black dial. Launched 

in 2018, the Overseas dual time 

model equipped with the 5110 DT 

self-winding Manufacture movement 

enables simultaneous reading 

of two time zones, complete 

with date and day/night indication. 

The Overseas Lady quartz watch 

introduces a new 33mm diameter 

case to the collection and adds 78 

diamonds to its bezel to light up 

the path of its hands and the date 

displayed at 3 o’clock. Like the 

entire Overseas collection, these 

new models will evolve their style 

in step with their interchangeable 

bracelet/straps. 

Overseas dual time 

While travel is often associated 

with escapades and 

getting away from it all, 

it nonetheless requires 

careful scheduling. It is 

in this spirit that Vacheron 

Constantin designed 

the Overseas dual time 

watch as part of a collection 

specifically dedicated 

to the spirit of travel. Everything 

in this timepiece 

has been designed to 

take account of the variable 

factors punctuating 

globetrotters’ daily lives, 

interpreted in a practical, useful 

and resolutely stylish manner. The 

readability of the new black dial, 

the smooth adjustment of the functions, 

along with the wearer comfort 

ensured in all circumstances 

thanks to its three interchangeable 

bracelet/straps, make this Overseas 

dual time the ideal companion 

around the world. 

Throbbing at the heart of the watch 

is the self-winding Manufacture 

5110 DT calibre, derived from the 

5100. Its distinctive feature lies in 

the simultaneous reading of two 

time zones. In addition to the traditional 

central hand-type time 

indications for local time, a fourth 

hand tipped with a red arrow displays 

the ‘home’ time, coupled with 

a day/night indicator. The date 

hand appearing on a sector at 6 

o’clock is synchronised with local 

time, corrected by means of a 

push-piece. The two 12-hour zones 

are adjustable via the crown in both 

directions. Beating at a frequency 

of 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per 

hour), this 234-component 5110 DT 

calibre has a comfortable 60-hour 

power reserve thanks to its two 

barrels wound by a 22-carat gold 

oscillating weight adorned with a 

wind rose and visible through the 

transparent sapphire crystal caseback. 

The primary concern to offer a timepiece 

that is practical on any occasion 

is met by legibility. Set against 

the new translucent black-lacquered 

dial, the contrasting displays 

involving luminescent 18-carat 

gold facetted hour-markers and 

hands are all the more striking. And 

since this is a high-precision “instrument”, 

a double minutes and 

seconds scale has been 

placed around the rim. On 

the 41 mm steel case, emblematic 

of the collection 

with its hexagonal bezel, 

the crown and the date 

pushpiece are secured 

so as to ensure that the 

watch is water-resistant 

to 150 metres. This Overseas 

dual time watch thus 

offers all the qualities of a 

watch of character, while 

losing none of its charm, 

enhanced on all occasions 

by the choice between 

its three interchangeable 

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bracelet/straps. Without any need 

for tools, the watch is may thus be 

fitted with a steel bracelet featuring 

polished/satin-brushed links 

inspired by the Maltese cross, or 

else with a choice of rubber or alligator 

leather straps. 

Overseas Lady quartz 

Quartz models for ladies in elegant 

watches with a sporty character 

are rooted in the tradition of the 

Maison. The legendary collection 

222, launched in 1977, already incorporated 

a ladies version in gold 

or two-tone gold and steel, introducing 

a quartz movement. 19 

years later, Vacheron Constantin 

presented the Overseas collection, 

featuring three models, the ladies 

model with – as in the 222 model 

– a quartz movement, particularly 

appreciated by women for its precision 

and its practical aspect. 

The new Overseas Lady quartz embraces 

a 33 mm diameter case to 

combine feminity and charm with 

its sporty look. Rimmed with a diamond-set 

bezel, its black sunburst 

lacquered dial makes a pleasing 

contrast with the facetted and luminescent 

18K white gold hour-markers 

and hands. This practical and 

eminently legible Overseas model 

enhances its sporty look with the 

taut lines of its case water-resistant 

to 50 meters, flowing into a 

steel bracelet that can be changed 

according to its wearer’s wishes. 

Suitable for all wrists with its 33 

mm diameter, this model features a 

style capable of evolving as the day 

goes by, thanks to its interchangeable 

bracelet/straps concept endowing 

it with a variety of styles. 

Designed to ensure the Overseas 

a collection is fully in touch with 

its time, the bracelets/straps interchangeability 

concept launched 

in 2016 is picked up on this model. 

The watch thus opts for modularity 

and a personalised touch by affording 

the possibility of being worn on 

a metal bracelet composed of links 

forming half Maltese crosses (for a 

more casual look), or a strap in either 

leather (as a chic variation) or 

rubber (for a sporty touch) – and all 

without any need for tools to effect 

the changes. 

The hexagonal bezel, whose shape 

is reminiscent of Vacheron Constantin’s 

emblematic Maltese cross, 

is adorned with 78 bead-set roundcut 

diamonds. In order to focus on 

functionality, a quartz hours and 

minutes movement was chosen, 

also driving a central seconds hand 

and an aperture-type date indication 

at 3 o’clock. 

Available in three versions – two 

steel models with a black or blue 

“denim” dial and a pink gold model 

with a silver dial –, this new watch 

offers all the qualities one would 

expect from a watch of character, 

while preserving its innate charm. 

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SIMON JOHNSON QUALITY FOODS 

Simon Johnson Quality Foods is the leading 

provider of Australia’s finest range of imported 

and home grown quality food, for over 30 

years their business has offered only products of 

the highest integrity, sourced from more than 80 

producers internationally, committed to using 

premium raw ingredients. 

Simon Johnson is the largest importer of caviar in 

Australia, bringing over 2 tonnes into the country 

in 2019, proudly supplying a most exclusive range 

of roes to the best restaurants and hotels and airlines. 

Their team of passionate experts brings caviar 

from farm to fork (or more accurately mother 

of pearl spoon) together with stories about this 

fascinating product. They are known for their 

strong commitment to educating their customers 

and offering a range of luxury caviar experiences 

hosted by their caviar team and tailored to suit 

every occasion for the novice guests to the caviar 

connoisseur. 

They are also pleased to offer a carefully curated 

selection of fine cheese & charcuterie for your 

catering needs. Showcasing the best of artisanal 

products, each platter can be tailored to offer a 

bespoke culinary experience. They arrange hosted 

and un-hosted grazing tables depending on 

your requirements. 

SIMON JOHNSON Cooking School located in Alexandria 

also includes bespoke corporate events; 

team building classes; private cooking demonstrations; 

and Masterclass experiences hosted by 

industry professionals. 

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UNDER The 

Spotlight 

LUXURY WILL NEVER 

DIE 

Going through life is like riding a roller-coaster. 

Sometimes you experience the thrill, but sometimes 

you experience the turns that make you 

feel sick. Life will never be a normal ride -there will be 

ups and downs. Whenever you are not motivated and all 

you want is to do nothing, my advice to you during the 

COVID-19 time is for us to remember the days where 

we felt driven, pumped, and totally inspired. 

We all miss our lives and the luxuries of life. No matter 

how long this pandemic will take, remember that it is 

just an obstacle in life that will pass. In times of negative 

messaging, find a counterattack so you can keep your 

positive attitude and after this, move on with hope and 

purpose. 

“Stand firm and carry on.” -Winston Churchill 

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Under The 

Spotlight 

People in the luxury industry are panicking. Many losing 

their jobs, luxury stocks hit hard, and yes, it looks 

very ugly. A lot of luxury brands are in danger and some 

people have stopped their luxury purchases over the 

past 3 months and this might go on longer. 

Luxury is timeless 

Now, let us remember what is one of the most important 

characteristics of a luxury brand? -Timeliness. All 

luxury brands went through history. So have you ever 

wondered how these brands survived all this time? This 

brings us to the answer: luxury is timeless and it shall 

live forever. 

Luxury is just a click away 

With digital marketing and the rise of online shopping 

around, any luxury product or service is just a click 

away. Luxury goods will always be the best retail therapy, 

and fortunately, for the luxury industry, the internet 

has made it easily accessible. 

Luxury is the bottom line 

I always highlight this thought when presenting my luxury 

sales workshop: luxury is the bottom line. 

The main reason why people buy luxury goods remains 

the same for hundreds of years and will never change, it 

is ‘the desire for self-fulfillment.’ 

Many experts have not discovered yet what the full 

impact of coronavirus on the luxury markets will be. 

A number of statistics and reports were written. But, 

once again, the bottom line is that ‘the magic of luxury 

will never die, no matter what epidemic will arise.’ 

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www.hl-cruises.com, service@hl-cruises.com, 

Free phone: 08000 513829 

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arnoldandson.com 

Auberge Resorts 

aubergeresorts.com 

AV One 

av1group.com.sg 

Azimut Yachts 

azimutyachts.com 

Belmond 

belmond.com 

Bentley Motors 

bentleymotors.com 

Bonham Architecture & Interiors 

bonham.nz 

Burlington 

burlington.com 

Bvlgari 

bulgari.com 

By Kilian 

bykilian.com 

Champagne Pommery 

champagnepommery.com 

Coast New Zealand 

coastnewzealand.com 

Cova 

pasticceriacova.com 

Creed 

creedboutique.com 

Croatia Sotheby’s International Realty 

sothebysrealty.hr 

De Dietrich 

dedietrich-asia.com 

Diageo 

diageo.com 

Christian Dior 

dior.com 

Edelvion 

edelvion.de 

EFG International 

efginternational.com 

Etihad Airways 

etihad.com 

Fendi 

fendi.com 

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts 

fourseasons.com 

Gaggenau 

gaggenau.com 

Giorgio Armani 

armani.com 

Great British Racing International 

greatbritishracinginternational.com 

Haremlique Istanbul 

haremlique.com 

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises 

hl-cruises.com 

Heletranz Helicopters 

heletranz.co.nz 

Holistic London 

thisisholisticlondon.com 

Hublot 

hublot.com 

Hyoumankind 

hyoumankind.co.nz 

James Vincent Milano 

jamesvincent.it 

Jo Malone London 

jomalone.com 

Kay & Burton 

kayburton.com.au 

Kering 

kering.com 

Koenigsegg 

koenigsegg.com 

Kwanpen 

kwanpen.com 

Lamborghini 

lamborghini.com 

La Mer 

lamer.eu 

Last Frontier Heliskiing 

lastfrontierheli.com 

Lexus 

lexus.com 

Loro Piana 

ii.loropiana.com 

Louis XIII Cognac 

louisxiii-cognac.com 

Luke Jerram 

lukejerram.com 

LVMH 

lvmh.com 

Maison Francis Kurkdjian 

franciskurkdjian.com 

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group 

mandarinoriental.com 

Montblanc 

montblanc.com 

Montazure 

montazure.com 

Noah Holdings Australia 

Noahgroup.com 

Oetker Collection 

oetkercollection.com 

Ooralba 

ooralba.com 

Park Hyatt hotels and resorts 

hyatt.com 

Prestige Consulting 

prestigeconsulting.kiwi 

Porcelanosa 

porcelanosa.com 

Pronovias 

pronovias.com 

Qatar Airways 

qatarairways.com 

Qatar Executive 

qatarexec.com.qa 

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts 

rosewoodhotels.com 

Soneva 

soneva.com 

Simon Johnson 

simonjohnson.com 

Sisko Chocolate 

siskochocolate.com 

Six Senses Hotels & Resorts 

sixsenses.com 

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts 

st-regis.marriott.com 

Studio Neon 

studioneon.com.au 

Teckell 

teckell.com 

Tom Ford 

tomford.com 

The Canary Diamond 

thecanarydiamond.com 

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul 

ritzcarlton.com 

Touch of Spice 

touchofspice.co.nz 

Vacheron Constantin 

vacheron-constantin.com 

Viktor & Rolf 

viktor-rolf.com 

Vision Advisory 

visionadvisory.sg 

Waverley BMW 

waverleybmw.com.au 

Wheelhaus 

wheelhaus.com 

Work Club 

workclubglobal.com 

Zkipster 

zkipster.com

ISSUE 18 

MAY - JUNE 2020 

Editor-In-Chief 

Fares Ghattas 

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Garz Bumanlag 

Assistant Editor 

Nour Ghattas 

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