The Luxury Network International Magazine Issue 19

GULNORA MUKHEDINOVA
"Commit to your vision
and goals."
GOAL DRIVEN LIFESTYLE
ISSUE 19 | JUL - AUG 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 3rd Anniversary edition of The Luxury Network Magazine.
As a thank you gift to all of you, our supporters, we have prepared a couple of big announcements for you.
To suit your luxury update needs, we are happy to share with you our all-new categories inside this edition. We
understand that each of us have our own style and taste. And so, to show everyone our appreciation, we have
collected and grouped the editorials in our publication into a more precise categories.
In here, anyone who shares the same passion as us, luxury, that is, are welcome. We support “inclusivity” and our
team believes that everyone has the right to get informed of the latest happenings all around the globe.
The bigger announcement we wanted to make is the launch of the official website of The Luxury Network Magazine.
We are not tossing the classic print version of our publication just yet. However, due to insistent public
demand, we have decided to go more digital.
To discover more about our new categories, kindly check them inside the 19th issue of our publication. Our
magazine’s website will be launching very soon. So please, stay tuned.
We feel grateful for all the years you have supported our endeavors and we commit to deliver truthful and upto-date
affluent news only.
Sincerely,
Fares Ghattas
Global CEO,
The Luxury Network International
Editor-in-chief,
The Luxury Network International Magazine
@faresghattas
@theluxurynetwork

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highlights
ISSUE 19 | Jul - Aug 2020
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Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport
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9 Questions with Gulnora Mukhedinova
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Kempinski Hotels Launches “Kempinski White Glove Service”
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Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Collaborates with Johns Hopkins Medicine
International
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Voltaero Cassio: The Future of Travel
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The Santos - Dumont XL Watch: The Design Reaches New Heights
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Louis Vuitton Rainbow Window Project
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The Fifth and Final Decanter of the Golden Age of Travel Series
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Now More than Ever, Luxury Must Run Away from Traditional Marketing
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Starfleet Explorer MB&F + L’EPEE 1839
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TLN Nigeria Launches Campaign to Celebrate COVID-19 Heroes
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ROLLS-ROYCE DAWN AERO
COWLING
The Rolls-Royce Dawn was
created to deliver the world’s
most social, seductive opentop
motoring experience for four
people. In doing so, it attracted a
new type of client to the marque
– successful, young and dynamic
men and women drawn to Dawn’s
contemporary aesthetic and compelled
by its owner/driver appeal.
To add yet more aesthetic appeal
to this remarkable motor car, the
Rolls-Royce Bespoke Collective of
designers, engineers and craftspeople
created a removable Aero
Cowling. Introduced in 2018, this
modern and meticulously constructed
piece converts the aesthetic
of Dawn into a two-seat
roadster-style motor car with an
extended tonneau cover sitting
atop the two rear seats. By creating
a higher-shouldered silhouette,
Aero Cowling alters Dawn’s persona
and heightens its sense of dynamic
intent.
The Aero Cowling, which can be
fitted and removed at a client’s
discretion, encloses the rear seats
beneath a beautifully hand-made
cover, with two cowls rising from
the leading edge of the tonneau
area, to a point just behind each
front seat headrest. The form of
the cowls was precisely sculpted to
funnel air gracefully over the cabin,
so to enhance driver comfort.
Each cowl is equipped with a pair
of lockable leather-lined storage
compartments for personal effects,
while the cover itself is made of
carbon fibre and aluminium. This
choice of materials makes Aero
Cowling incredibly light yet strong.
The lids of the cowls are swathed in
finest Rolls-Royce leather, perfectly
matching the interior of the car
as commissioned by the owner.
A remarkable Bespoke canvas
The Aero Cowling is not designed
to simply transform the appearance
of the Dawn, but to complement it.
Bespoke canvases for colour and
detail atop the cowl lids allow for a
harmonious flow of colour between
motor car and tonneau.
Originally presented at the 2018
Geneva Motor Show, the first Dawn
Aero Cowling was matched perfectly
with the Cassiopeia Silver
and Casden Tan colour scheme
of the motor car it adorned. The
central spine was finished in ex-
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posed carbon fibre, showcasing its
lightweight structure, with a weave
book-matched to a contemporary
chevron graphic. This intricately
detailed spine harmoniously ran
down the centre of the car, through
the centre console and onto the
dashboard.
Since its launch, Aero Cowling has
enhanced many Bespoke commissions.
One of the first was the Bayside
Dawn Aero Cowling, commissioned
by a customer in Yokohama,
Japan, to pay tribute to his seafaring
home city. It matched cutting-edge
technical fibre with open-pore teak
Canadel panelling, drawing inspiration
from yacht decking. The Aero
Cowling’s colourway evoked blue
seas and white sails in the finest traditions
of Yokohama Bay.
Most recently, Aero Cowling
adorned Dawn Silver Bullet, revealed
in early 2020. Inspired by
rare, glamorous and rakish roadsters
of the 1920s, this motor car’s
tonneau was finished with an ultra-metallic
silver-painted central
spine and a vapour-blasted titanium
windbreak, etched with the Silver
Bullet nameplate and silhouette.
Aero Cowling is able to amplify a
more striking aesthetic as well as
elegantly contribute to its form.
Arguably, its boldest appearance
was part of the marque’s 2019 Pebble
Beach Collection where it was
incorporated into a Dawn Black
Badge finished in striking Coral.
This new pastel colour carried over
to the Aero Cowling itself, creating
an appearance reminiscent of the
Speedster two-seater body style so
closely associated with the USA’s
western seaboard.
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BUGATTI CHIRON
PUR SPORT
The changes in the CHIRON Pur Sport have been
immense. We have set up a significantly firmer
chassis, modified the camber, shortened the
gear ratio and asked Michelin to develop softer
tires. All these changes require testing, testing,
and more testing as every system has not only to
function perfectly on its own but also to work in
conjunction with the entire vehicle.
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SUPER LUXURIOUS SUPER SPORTS CAR
ABT SPORTSLINE EQUIPS AUDI S8 WITH 700
HP AND NEW WHEELS
Real sports cars deliver extraordinary
driving performance,
but usually have a
somewhat spartan appearance. For
those unwilling to sacrifice any luxury,
space or comfort, the Audi S8
has been available since 1996, and
as regards acceleration, it can hold
its own against the contemporary
Porsche 911. The fourth generation
of the racy luxury limousine came
onto the market in early 2020, with
a powerful V8 bi-turbo petrol engine
delivering 571 hp (420 kW) and
800 Nm. Acceleration from 0 to
100 km/h: 3.8 seconds! As such, it
is faster than a current 992 model.
But can it also compete with even
faster super sports cars? With this
comparison, ABT Sportsline comes
into play with an extremely attractive
performance upgrade.
The software of the high-tech ABT
Engine Control unit has been precisely
adapted for this model and
can unleash a hefty 700 hp (515
kW) from the new S8. Maximum
torque increases to 880 Nm. This
amazing power is clearly reflected
in the new performance figures:
Now the traditional standard sprint
from a standing start to 100 km/h
is achieved in 3.4 seconds. For vehicles
equipped with ABT Power
and ceramic brakes, an optional
top speed increase to 270 km/h is
available. The 5.18-metre limousine,
weighing over 2.3 tonnes, generally
cuts a fine figure, even when cornering.
This is down to the meticulously
designed standard suspension.
The chassis can tilt up to
three degrees when cornering, and
a camera constantly monitors the
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next 15 metres, to facilitate active
response to any uneven surface.
Aesthetically, the Audi S8 maintains
an elegant, understated appearance.
Therefore, upon request, ABT
Sportsline adds just one discreet
carbon fibre rear spoiler. Additional
sporty trappings include 20-inch
ABT GR or FR wheels. The latter is
also available in 21-inch, as featured
on the pictured vehicle. The design
is a particularly attractive interpretation
of the classic five-spoke
design. Its diamond-machined outlines
and mystic black finish provide
an interesting colour contrast.
In turn, the GR features a striking
concave rim well and a glossy
black painted wheel chassis contrasts
with a diamond-machined
rim flange. The sporty and elegant
wheel is also available as an alternative
in matt black with an entirely
diamond-machined finish.
From inside too, the owner can
drop subtle hints to his passengers
that they are not travelling in
a standard S8. The ABT start-stopswitch-cap
and ABT shift knob cover
make this possible. A step on the
accelerator will remove any doubt.
*The engine performance data is in
accordance with the stipulations of
EWG/80/1269. The process and dynamometer
manufacturer have been
certified and authorised by the vehicle
manufacturer.For further details,
visit www.abt-sportsline.com/performance-measurement.
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WORLD PREMIERE OF THE
NEW PORSCHE 911 TARGA
Porsche completes its sports car trio in time for
summer: following on from the Coupé and Cabriolet,
the third body variant of the new 911 generation
now makes its debut with the all-wheel drive
911 Targa 4 and 911 Targa 4S models. The two new 911
models celebrate their premiere on the Porsche web
TV channel 9:11 Magazine.
The distinguishing feature of the Targa remains its innovative,
fully automatic roof system and, just like the
legendary original Targa model from 1965, it features
a characteristic wide roll hoop, a movable roof section
above the front seats and a wraparound rear window.
The roof can be comfortably opened and closed in just
19 seconds.
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It is powered by a six-cylinder, three-litre boxer engine
with twin turbochargers: the 911 Targa 4 now
delivers 283 kW (385 PS; 911 Targa 4: Combined fuel
consumption 9.8 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions
223 g/km) and, in combination with the optional Sport
Chrono package, accelerates from zero to 100 km/h
in just 4.2 seconds – one tenth faster than before. The
engine in the 911 Targa 4S boasts 331 kW (450 PS; 911
Targa 4S: Combined fuel consumption 10.3 - 9.9 l/100
km; combined CO2 emissions 235 - 227 g/km) and
reaches the 100 km/h mark in just 3.6 seconds under
the same conditions – four tenths faster than its predecessor.
Top speed of the 911 Targa 4 is 289 km/h (up
two km/h), while the 4S peaks at 304 km/h (up three
km/h).
Both sports cars are fitted with eight-speed dual-clutch
transmission (PDK) and intelligent all-wheel
drive Porsche Traction Management (PTM) as standard
to deliver maximum driving pleasure. Alternatively, the
911 Targa 4S can be ordered with the newly developed
seven-speed manual gearbox, with which the Sport
Chrono package is included. New technology has
also been integrated to extend the range of features
for both 911 models and, for the first time, Porsche
InnoDrive, which includes adaptive cruise control, is
available. Thanks to the enhanced Smartlift function,
ground clearance can be programmed so that it is
raised for everyday use. The list of options is supplemented
by an extensive range from Porsche Tequipment
and new personalisation options from Porsche
Exclusive Manufaktur. Porsche will further extend the
combination of traditional style elements, timeless design
and cutting-edge technology in a special edition
of the 911 Targa, which will make its debut in June.
Efficient biturbo boxer engine
Like the 911 Carrera models, both 911 Targa variants
profit from the increase in power provided by the
turbocharged three-litre six-cylinder boxer engines.

Both performance and everyday usability
benefit as a result. The engine in the 911 Targa
4 produces 283 kW (385 PS) at 6,500 rpm,
which is 11 kW (15 PS) more than its predecessor.
Maximum torque of 450 newton metres
is delivered across a wide engine speed range
of between 1,950 and 5,000 rpm. With 331 kW
(450 PS), the 911 Targa 4S delivers 22 kW (30
PS) more output than its predecessor and
generates maximum torque of 530 Nm (up 30
Nm) between 2,300 and 5,000 rpm.
Optimised all-wheel drive for better
traction
The enhanced performance of the new all-wheel drive
models goes hand-in-hand with further development
of the front-axle drive. The clutch and differential
unit is water-cooled and has reinforced clutch discs
for greater robustness and a higher load capacity. The
increased actuating torque at the clutch improves its
adjustment accuracy and the function of the additional
front-axle drive. Overall, the enhanced front-axle
drive with PTM (Porsche Traction Management) contributes
to even better traction in all road conditions.
Further developed chassis for more comfort
and safety
The electronically controlled variable damping system
PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management) is
part of the standard equipment on the new 911 Targa
models. This system automatically adjusts the damping
characteristics in terms of driving comfort and handling
to each driving situation and has two manually
adjustable maps, Normal and Sport. Porsche Torque
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Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus), which includes an electronic
rear differential lock with fully variable torque
distribution, is added as standard equipment for the
Targa 4S and is available as an option on the Targa 4.
Like the other eighth generation Porsche 911 variants,
the Targa models are also equipped with Porsche Wet
mode as standard. Sensors fitted in the front wheel
housings are capable of detecting water on the road
surface and, if significant volumes of water are picked
up, a signal in the cockpit provides a recommendation
for the driver to manually switch to Wet mode. The
drive responsiveness is then adapted to the conditions
to guarantee maximum driving stability.
The driving dynamics setup for the 911 Targa 4 includes
235/40 ZR tyres on 19-inch alloy wheels on
the front axle and 295/35 ZR tyres on 20-inch wheels
on the rear axle. As standard, the 4S model is fitted
with 245/35 ZR tyres on its 20-inch front wheels and
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deceleration is taken care of on both axles by 330-millimetre
brake discs with black four-piston monobloc
fixed callipers. The red-painted brake callipers on the
Targa 4S have six pistons at the front axle, four at the
rear while its discs measure 350 mm front and rear.
The Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) can be
ordered as an option.
Extravagant Targa design with a modern
interpretation
The exterior of the 911 Targa is characterised by the
design elements of its 992 model generation. Compared
to its predecessors, its body features significantly
more pronounced wheel housings at the front
and, between its LED headlights, its bonnet has a distinctive
recess evoking the design of the first 911 generations.
Its rear is dominated by its wider, variably extending
rear spoiler and seamlessly integrated, elegant
light bar. With the exception of the front and rear sections,
the entire outer skin is made from aluminium.
The interior echoes the 911 Carrera models and is
characterised by the clear and straight lines of its
dashboard and its recessed instruments. The 911
models from the 1970s provided the inspiration here.
Alongside the central rev counter – very much a defining
feature for Porsche – two thin, frameless freeform
displays extend the information provided to the driver.
A compact switch unit with five buttons for direct
access to important vehicle functions is located below
the 10.9-inch centre screen of the Porsche Communication
Management (PCM). The standard PCM features
include online navigation based on swarm data
as well as Connect Plus with Apple Car Play®.
The model for a new class of sports cars
since 1965
The 1965 911 Targa 2.0 was a trailblazer for a whole new
type of car. Originally marketed as a “safety cabriolet
with anti-roll bar”, the Targa, with its detachable roof,
soon established itself as an independent concept and
indeed became a style icon. Right through to the present
day, Porsche has continued to combine two worlds
in the 911 Targa: the advantages of open-top driving in
a cabriolet combined with the everyday comfort and
safety of a coupé.
World premiere on 9:11 Magazine web TV
channel
For the first time the sports car manufacturer unveils
the new 911 Targa to a global audience on its own web
TV channel. Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser, Vice President
Model Lines 911 and 718, explains the car’s new features
along with Porsche Brand Ambassadors, tennis
star Maria Sharapova and racing driver Jörg Bergmeister
on 911-magazine.porsche.com.
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LUXURY WITH TIMELESS ELEGANCE
LORINSER PRESENTS 21-INCH RIMS WITH
RETRO FEATURES FOR S-CLASS AND CO.
The Mercedes vehicle range is dynamic as never
before, and the expressive body designs also
have great appeal. And yet, the era of the W140,
W126, W124, Mercedes 190 and Co. was regarded as a
golden age by many, as Sportservice Lorinser knows.
The worldwide renowned German tuner for cars with
the star now bridges the gap between the eras with
the extremely attractive new LM2R alloy wheel.
“With the Lorinser LO we recently revived a rim model
from our company history for vintage and classic
cars in virtually the original design,” Managing Director
Marcus Lorinser explains. “After owners of current
Mercedes models also repeatedly asked about
the alloy wheel, we have now designed a completely
new retro rim especially for this target group. It was
important to us, however, that this should not just be
a copy.” The designers consequently adopted a basic
layout from the early 1990s and revised it for the present.
The result looks right up-to-date, especially with
the changed proportions in combination with extreme
low-profile tires. In addition, the LM2R is only available
in a gigantic 21-inch size. “That was unimaginable
nearly 30 years ago,” Lorinser remembers.
The organic, soft shapes are typical for the spirit of the
1990s. The large center area has a clever arch which
makes it appear is if it is suspended from the short
mock double spokes – similar to a tent roof. With the
recessed rim flange and the spoke ends, which appear
as if split, the design pays homage to the present.
Overall, the designers created a very dynamic, powerful
and lively one-piece wheel. The large surfaces – a
quite rare feature today – contribute to an immense
presence and give a luxurious and self-confident appearance
to the wheel, which is available either in
hypersilver or in black. The Lorinser LM2R therefore
perfectly underlines the commanding aura of highgrade
cars such as a Mercedes S-Class.
Lorinser LM2R alloy wheels
Design: one-piece, cast
Dimensions: 9 x 21 or 10.5 x 21 inch
Paint finish: hypersilver/black
Details and order addresses at
sportservice.lorinser.com
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9 QUESTIONS WITH GULNORA MUKHEDINOVA
FEATURED ON FORBES,
CEO, FASHION DESIGNER, AND
STYLIST AT BARAVIA FASHION AND
BARAVIA BEAUTY CENTER
What is the history behind the Baravia
brand?
I have always wanted to make a name for myself
across the Arab World. My passion for
fashion led me to open up a business in the
fashion industry. I want to create my style
and share with others especially those who
are stuck up and having a hard time choosing
which kind of dress fits them. I launched Baravia
Fashion in 2018.
Given the current global crisis,
how does it feel like to be a contributor
to an industry that promotes
wellness?
It feels great that I was able to help and contribute.
Nowadays, consumers are placing
more value on health and wellness. These
days, looking great and feeling good are the
new luxuries that consumers want to enjoy
and flaunt.
What inspires you to create products
and services with high demand
in the affluent market?
My main inspiration is my family of course.
My second drive is my passion for designing
and creating elegant and glamorous outfits.
And also I got inspired by the fascinating life
story of the famous Coco Chanel.
How can you compare fashion and
beauty between then and now?
Fashion evolves and constantly changes over
time. As people progressed through time, so
did their fashion style & statements. Fashion
has changed dramatically but has also kept
trends from the past very much alive. Fashion
is on a never-ending tidal wave of change
and revival. Fashion today is still highly influenced
by what inspires society.
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need to be innovative to create a competitive
advantage for your business. Lastly, it is persistence.
You must commit to your vision and
goals no matter what challenges you face. If
you give up too soon, you might miss the opportunity
that was just right in front of you.
What is the definition of true beauty
to you?
Beauty for me doesn’t only refer to the physical
appearance, but with the internal beauty
of a person, which depends on her thoughts,
action, and character. External beauty has a
value, but internal beauty dominates it. I believe
beauty is about goodness to others, in
addition to physical appearance.
What do you think separates Baravia
from other fashion labels?
We take pride in providing high-quality
products and we are striving to provide exceptional
service. Also, our passion for making
dresses where we commit our heart and
mind and our limitless creativity, as well.
What do you think are the top
3 characteristics a good leader
needs to have for their business to
succeed?
For me, first, it is passion. When a team leader
is filled with passion, it spreads to the team,
making them work harder to match the passion
of the leader. Second is innovation. You
How do you visualize your luxury
brands 5 years from now?
In 5 years, I will still be in this business, probably
setting up new ones and having more
branches. My next step is to go globally and
land in Hollywood, seeing my collection being
worn at the Oscars and Cannes.
Can you give our readers some fashion
style tips that will never fade
through time?
Trends come and go, but a classic look will
never fade. I’m sure a lot of designers agree
with me. You can never go wrong with a ‘little
black dress.’ It makes you feel classy and
sophisticated with the utmost effortlessness.
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PROJECT ALTEA: THE LATEST IN 5000
ALUMINIUM FDHF CLASS OF HEESEN
YACHTS
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Heesen Yachts are pleased to introduce YN19550 Project Altea,
a 50-metre FDHF all aluminium motor yacht below
500GT and the second yacht built on the design and engineering
platform of Nova Plus. Altea offers fast yet highly efficient
performance thanks to her FDHF aluminium hull with a
shallow draft of just 2.15 metres. Her contemporary exterior design,
by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects, showcases a profile
characterised by a long waterline and floor-to-ceiling windows. A
gently reversed stem with spray rails gives her a distinctive look.
Thanks to two MTU 12V 2000 M72 main engines of 1,080kW each,
she will reach a top speed of 19.5 knots and will have a range of
3,750 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 12 knots. These characteristics
make Project Altea one of the fastest and most economical
motor yachts in her class.
Twelve guests will enjoy almost 350 square meters of interior
space. They will be accommodated in six elegant staterooms and
will be discreetly serviced by nine crew in five cabins. Italian designer
Cristiano Gatto created a tranquil and warm interior design,
a crowd-pleaser décor that invites guests to relax and unwind
after an active day at sea.
Stained Canaletto and American walnut are the main veneers
used for both flooring and walls. Textured leathers and custom
carpets by Luxury Pride deliver a tactile experience and add a
third dimension to the opulent interior design. Gatto and his
team have created bespoke soft furnishings that add a sense of
comfort and exclusivity. Top tier materials, such as silk and velvet,
are paired with fine details and leather trims to create an
elegant and unconventional contrast.
The fine cabinetry company, Heesen Interiors, recently completed
the interior mock-up. Clients can now get a real feel for materials,
finishes and lighting exactly as they will be built. In addition,
the one-to-one mock-up offers the unique opportunity to test
and perfect the precise engineering behind the sophisticated interior
construction. This will result in more rigorous and efficient
construction and installation timings.
Project Altea is on schedule and available for delivery in Spring
2021.
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KEMPINSKI HOTELS LAUNCHES
“KEMPINSKI WHITE GLOVE SERVICE”
TO MEET HIGHEST LEVEL OF SERVICE AND GUEST COMFORT
DURING AND AFTER CURRENT SITUATION
High quality and sophisticated service combined with authenticity and personal
care is one of the highest maxims of Kempinski Hotels. To provide the
most outstanding level of service and guest comfort even during and after
the current situation, the international luxury hotel group with European roots
has launched the “Kempinski White Glove Service”. In light of the fact that some of
the closed Kempinski Hotels have now reopened their doors, the Kempinski operational
strategy and quality management team has launched this extensive service
covering all areas of the luxury hotels while keeping in line with the regional safety
and health regulations as a top priority.
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“It is crucial to us to continue delivering service on the highest level true to our
Kempinski heritage as this is what we stand for”, explains Benedikt Jaschke, Chief
Quality Officer and Member of the Kempinski Management Board. “While we need
to give guests full confidence in the cleanliness and disinfection of our premises
and reflect the seriousness of the current situation in all aspects of our daily
operation, we are eager to continue and even surpass our dedicated service à la
Kempinski.”
To fully support the execution of the “Kempinski White Glove Service”, an extremely
comprehensive guidebook has been launched by the operational strategy and
quality management team. The 50 pages guidebook meticulously treats any kind
of measures to be taken in all departments of the luxurious hotels ranging from
arrival of the guests to set-up of public areas, food & beverage to housekeeping
as well as spa areas to meeting spaces. When it comes to the employees, they will
from now on be carrying gloves during all guest interactions as well as in compliance
with government regulations and advice masks, which have been produced
for Kempinski by Italian hotel uniform designer Maurel, carrying the patterns of the
Kempinski flower print. Part of the amenities in all guest rooms will be mini hand
sanitisers as well as guest masks. While hotel teams obviously have to keep their
distance to the guests of at least 1.5 metres, all furniture in public areas has to be
rearranged to keep social distancing rules for the convenience of guests. Enhanced
cleaning plans are provided by hygiene products supplier Diversey through wall
charts and online guidelines to visualise step by step the flow of disinfection and
cleaning of all hotel areas. Sanitising stations will be spread throughout each hotel,
key cards will be disinfected before and after usage, cloth towels in public toilets
replaced by one-time-usage disposable towels and professional air purifiers provide
clean and fresh air.
Absolute privacy is offered to guests who upon check-in and during their stay decide
not to allow any hotel team member to enter their room during their full stay
period at the hotel. While usually a “Do not disturb” sign is used temporarily, the
new “Privacy” sign assures that requested services will still be handled, but in front
of the guest’s room door.
“The list of measures to be taken is long and very complex”, adds Benedikt Jaschke.
“But appropriate and strictest hygienic standards on a very high level are key to
reassuring our valued guests that a stay at any Kempinski hotel worldwide during
or post coronavirus lockdown offers an environment of full safety in any respect
without sacrificing our high standards of professional luxury service.”
Procedures are of course not restricted to guest services, but also apply to back of
the house areas such as the employee restaurant. To limit the number of employees
having their breaks at the same time, service hours of the canteen for example will
be extended, some tables and chairs will be blocked to grant space and boxed meals
can be offered as an alternative to be consumed at office desks.
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VILU REEF AND IRU VELI
SUN SIYAM RESORTS ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE USE
OF TWO OF ITS LUXURIOUS MALDIVIAN ISLANDS
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For the very first time, two luxurious
Maldivian islands in the Sun
Siyam Resorts portfolio can be
exclusively yours! The five-star family-friendly
Sun Aqua Vilu Reef, and the
newly opened and luxurious Sun Aqua
Iru Veli, both situated in the South
Nilandhe Atoll are available for private
hire, as soon as visa restrictions are
lifted. Remote yet refined and free of
crowds, choose from two idyllic Maldivian
islands, both of which are perfect
for escaping and unwinding and offer a
barefoot luxury resort experience. Both
resorts are easily accessed by seaplane
from Velana International Airport and
each transfer takes approximately 45
minutes. A private island escape costs
less than $1,000,000 for 15 nights for up
to 50 guests.
Both the multiple award-winning Sun
Aqua Vilu Reef and the newest addition
to the Sun Siyam Portfolio, Sun Aqua
Iru Veli is truly tropical, ultra-private
and the all-inclusive rates cover everything
including house alcohol and
diving, so guests can rest easy knowing
meals, spa treatments, (two hours
per person) and non-motorized water
sports are already taken care of. With
all-day dining options and no set mealtimes,
guests can relax and enjoy their
exclusive and idyllic island paradise.
At Vilu Reef, guests can enjoy the 103
beach and over-water villas that feature
plunge pools, ocean vistas. With multiple
pools; spa; a full staff, including private
chefs; private butlers; an assortment
of watersports and diving. At the
newly opened Iru Veli, paradise awaits!
Guests can choose from the vast array
of accommodation, from the famed
Ocean Suite to the gorgeously appointed
beach suites. Choose from Floodlit
Tennis, Badminton, Volleyball Courts,
a variety of excursions and of course a
two-hour spa treatment, per person as
well as two hours diving per person.
Both Vilu Reef and Iru Veli are renowned
for their dazzling white, sugar
soft beaches, 5-star cuisine, tranquil
spas, a wide range of activities and
renowned snorkelling. An exclusive stay
at these luxurious islands will take your
holiday, wedding or special occasion to
the next level!
For availability, full terms and conditions
and booking enquiries for either
Sun Aqua Vilu Reef or Sun Aqua Iru
Veli, please contact Shanyz Zihunee at
Sun Aqua via email at shanyz.zihunee@
sunaqua.com
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ALL-NEW GULFSTREAM G700
MAKES FIRST FLIGHT
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary
of General Dynamics, today announced
the all-new Gulfstream G700 made its first
flight, demonstrating the program’s maturity and officially
launching the rigorous flight-test program of
the most spacious jet in the industry with the longest
range at the fastest speeds.
The G700 departed Savannah/Hilton Head International
Airport at 1:19 p.m. and landed 2 hours and 32
minutes later. The aircraft made the flight on a 30/70
blend of sustainable aviation fuel.
“The G700’s first flight is a momentous occasion and
the next step forward in Gulfstream’s vision for the
future, a vision that has been guided by the strategic
leadership of our parent company, General Dynamics,
and the innovation of the Gulfstream team,” said Mark
Burns president, Gulfstream. “As the market leader,
Gulfstream is moving the entire business-jet industry
forward with advanced safety features, tomorrow’s
technology and a cabin purposefully designed to exceed
our customers’ expectations for comfort.”
The G700 was introduced as the new industry flagship
in October 2019 with a full-scale cabin mock-up and
an aircraft taxiing under its own power. The program
includes five already manufactured flight-test aircraft
and a structural test article that has completed load
testing.
The G700 features the longest, widest and tallest cabin
in the industry with 20 Gulfstream panoramic oval
windows and up to five living areas. The aircraft introduces
many all-new interior differentiators, including
an ultragalley with more than 10 feet of counter space
and a crew compartment or passenger lounge; the industry’s
only ultra-high-definition circadian lighting
system; speakerless surround sound; and a master
suite with shower.
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The G700 is powered by Rolls-Royce Pearl
700 engines and refined with Gulfstream-designed
aerodynamics and an all-new winglet.
The aircraft can fly at its high-speed cruise
of Mach 0.90 for 6,400 nautical miles/11,853
kilometers or at its long-range cruise of Mach
0.85 for 7,500 nm/13,890 km. The G700 also
includes the Gulfstream Symmetry Flight
Deck with the industry’s only electronically
linked active control sidesticks, the most extensive
use of touchscreen technology in business
aviation and Gulfstream’s award-winning
Predictive Landing Performance System.
“The G700 brings the best in the business together
– the innovation of the G500 and G600
Symmetry Flight Deck and the legendary performance
of the G650ER – and we are excited
to deliver this exceptional aircraft to our customers,”
said Burns.
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FOUR SEASONS HOTELS AND RESORTS
COLLABORATES WITH JOHNS HOPKINS
MEDICINE INTERNATIONAL
INTERNATIONAL HEALTH CARE EXPERTS TO VALIDATE ENHANCED PROCEDURES OF LEAD
WITH CARE, THE COMPANY’S NEW GLOBAL PROGRAM, AND PROVIDE ONGOING GUIDANCE
AS PART OF BROADER COLLABORATION
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts,
the world’s leading luxury
hospitality company, has
entered into a collaboration with
Johns Hopkins Medicine International,
the global division of health
care and research leader Johns
Hopkins Medicine, to validate its
new global health and safety program,
Lead With Care, and provide
ongoing, real-time guidance on
the evolving COVID-19 situation.
Grounded in the principles of care,
trust and service, the Lead With
Care program will be reviewed and
validated by Johns Hopkins Medicine
experts and implemented by
dedicated teams at Four Seasons
properties around the world.
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“Within this new environment, our
singular goal is to provide guests,
residents and employees with the
confidence and assurance that
their health and safety is our first
priority,” says John Davison, President
and Chief Executive Officer,
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.
“We are incredibly proud to work
alongside the renowned experts at
Johns Hopkins Medicine International,
leveraging their global expertise
to strengthen our already
stringent health and safety measures
through our new Lead With
Care program.”
Continues Davison: “For nearly 60
years, Four Seasons has set the
global standard for excellence in
hospitality and service. Lead With
Care is a continuation of this high
standard, building upon the strong
foundation of trust and confidence
that we have established through
decades of experience. This new
program is about offering genuine
care and the highest levels of
service, enhancing procedures to
protect our guests, residents and
employees, while also ensuring that
they feel safe and reassured.”
Four Seasons and Johns Hopkins
Medicine International
COVID-19 Advisory Board
Johns Hopkins Medicine International
and Four Seasons have established
a dedicated COVID-19
Advisory Board, bringing together
Four Seasons leadership and top
experts from Johns Hopkins Medicine
International to inform health
and safety decisions based on the
latest scientific knowledge.
Evolving in lockstep with rapidly
changing discoveries, the
COVID-19 Advisory Board will create,
enhance and review current
procedures, along with virtual and
in-person training to guide implementation
of Lead With Care across
Four Seasons global portfolio.
This builds upon the early experience
of Four Seasons Hotel New
York, as well as Four Seasons hotels
in Riyadh and Mumbai, in providing
accommodation to high-risk medical
personnel fighting on the frontlines
of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Four Seasons Hotel New York was
transformed into a safely zoned environment
in a matter of days, implementing
enhanced procedures
to safely house guests, as well as
properly train all employees.
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and enabled by access to leading
technologies and tools, the Lead
With Care program is focused on
providing care, confidence and
comfort to all Four Seasons guests,
employees and residents within the
new COVID-19 environment. The
new program outlines clear procedures
that educate and empower
Four Seasons employees to take
care of guests and each other.
“Along with already-commonplace
measures such as more sanitizers,
masks and heightened cleaning
and hygiene, our collaboration with
Johns Hopkins equips our property
teams with access to leading international
experts and real-time
COVID-19 information, enhancing
our tools and training to deliver an
experience grounded in safety and
trust,” says Christian Clerc, President,
Global Operations, Four Seasons
Hotels and Resorts. “While the
Four Seasons experience may look
different in this new environment,
it will ultimately feel the same – our
dedicated people will continue to
deliver the same intuitive service
and personalised care for which
Four Seasons is known and trusted
for the world over.”
Four Seasons collaboration with
Johns Hopkins Medicine International
will ensure the review and
validation of the Lead With Care
program in two phases.
Phase one of the collaboration –
Review and Validation – involves
a comprehensive review of Four
Seasons existing health and safety
procedures along with enhanced
protocols in response to the current
situation at a global, regional
and property level. Working closely
with Johns Hopkins Medicine
experts ensures Four Seasons is at
the forefront of the latest research
findings and recommendations.
Phase two – Ongoing Guidance –
provides Four Seasons with ongoing
collaboration with the Johns
Hopkins Medicine International
team, including direct access to
curated critical updates, relevant
COVID-19 research outcomes,
and expert advice to ensure real-time
adjustments to operating
procedures. Customised through
on-property Hygiene Officers,
this will allow Four Seasons to respond
quickly and anticipate future
needs, providing assurance that all
appropriate infection control safety
measures have been taken.
Four Seasons and Johns Hopkins
will also establish a joint Response
Team where senior experts in infectious
diseases from Johns Hopkins
will provide on-demand response
and guidance to hotels
facing COVID-19 situations.
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VOLTAERO CASSIO: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL
Performance
• Autonomy: 3.5 hours (extension possible
to 5 hours)
• Range: 800 miles
• Cruise speed: 200 knots
• Take-off/landing distance: less than
1,800 feet
• Maximum takeoff weight: Under 2.5
metric tons (EASA CS23 certification)
• Availability: 10 hours/day (equivalent
to approximately eight rotations daily)
Médis, France – VoltAero revealed the production configuration for its Cassio aircraft, which will revolutionize
general aviation with a highly efficient, safe and optimized family of airplanes powered by the
company’s hybrid-electric power module.
Cassio utilizes VoltAero’s hybrid-electric power module in an aft fuselage “pusher” configuration, integrating a
cluster of electric motors with a high-performance internal combustion engine that serves as the range extender.
The powertrain currently is being validated on VoltAero’s Cassio 1 flight test aircraft, ensuring a high level of
maturity for certification and production.
“The Cassio production design’s unveiling represents the latest step in our realistic and highly pragmatic creation
of an all-new aircraft family,” said Jean Botti, VoltAero’s CEO and Chief Technical Officer. “It benefits from
our team’s unmatched experience in hybrid-electric aviation, as well as the ongoing full-scale flight testing that
removes the risk as we move toward the production phase.”
VoltAero’s proprietary Cassio design is based on a sleek, aerodynamically-optimized fuselage, a forward fixed
canard, and an aft-set wing with twin booms that support a high-set horizontal tail.
Cassio aircraft will be produced at a purpose-built final assembly line in the Nouvelle Aquitaine region of southwest
France, with VoltAero leading a world-class team of partners and suppliers. Licensed production opportunities
will be pursued in North America and Asia.
Initial deliveries are targeted for the end of 2022, beginning with the four-seat Cassio 330 version.
The Cassio family of airplanes is tailored for operation by private owners, air taxi/charter companies, in commercial
flights for point-to-point regional travel, and in various utility-category applications. Cassio will be
certified to Europe’s EASA CS23 certification specification as a single-engine, general aviation category aircraft.
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Cassio will be offered in three versions, each sharing a high degree of modularity and commonality:
- Cassio 330, a four-seat configuration with propulsion from a combined hybrid-electric power of 330 kilowatts;
- Cassio 480, configured with six seats and a hybrid-electric propulsion power of 480 kilowatts;
- Cassio 600, with a 10-seat capacity and hybrid-electric propulsion power of 600 kilowatts.

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THE GRAFF FOUNDATION PLEDGES ITS SUPPORT TO THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
THE US$1 MILLION DONATION WILL HELP THE COVID-19 SOLIDARITY RESPONSE
FUND PROVIDE CRITICAL AID TO THOSE ON THE FRONTLINE AND MUCH-NEED-
ED ASSISTANCE TO THE MOST VULNERABLE AND AT-RISK COUNTRIES.
Today, the Graff Foundation will donate US$1 million
to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund in support
of WHO, which is leading and coordinating the global
efforts to detect and respond to the pandemic.
The donation will aid the Fund’s critical work tracking
and understanding the spread of the virus; mobilising
resources; ensuring patients are given the correct care
and frontline workers have access to essential supplies
and information; and accelerating the development of
vaccines, tests and treatments.
The COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund was set up at
WHO’s request by the United Nations Foundation and
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the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation. The Graff Foundation
donation is being made through the UN Foundation.
The majority of financial resources from the Fund are
targeted at the most vulnerable and at-risk countries,
which are prioritised according to greatest need on a
week by week basis. As of the beginning of April 2020,
the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund has bought
and shipped PPE to 75 countries; supplied close to 1.8
million diagnostic kits to 126 countries; created and
distributed technical and public health information to
millions; and supported drug trials that may help save
the lives of those worst affected by COVID-19.
“COVID-19 is a textbook example of a global problem
that requires global cooperation,” said Elizabeth Cousens,
President & CEO of the UN Foundation. “I thank
Graff for their commitment to the COVID-19 Solidarity
Response Fund – it could not be more clear that we need
to work together across sectors to fight this pandemic.”
Francois Graff, trustee of the Graff Foundation, on behalf of the Graff family:
“The challenge presented by the pandemic has had a profound effect on all of us at Graff.
As an international business, it has been terrible to witness the speed with which the virus
has spread, and the pain and uncertainty it is causing throughout the world. The COVID-19
Solidarity Response Fund is a vital tool in the global response to the virus. We are proud to
contribute to its life-saving work and support the medical community and key workers who
are heroically devoting their lives to caring for others during this global crisis.”
Funded by, but separate from, the Graff organisation, the Graff Foundation is a UK- registered
charity that supports philanthropic activities around the world.
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THE SANTOS -DUMONT XL WATCH:
THE DESIGN REACHES NEW HEIGHTS
In contrast to previous models,
the XL size comes with a change
of scale. On the wrist, the dial
is wide, generous and taut, which
focuses on style and its essential
elements. The finesse of the
case and the level of sophistication
remain the same, from the
sword-shaped hands to the beaded
winding crown, from the sunray
satin-finished dial to the case back
engraved with the initials S=D, the
signature of Alberto Santos-Dumont.
This timepiece pays homage
to the dandy aviator and close
friend of Louis Cartier.
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A STUNNING SELECTION OF DAZZLING
PEARL JEWELLERY CREATIONS
June has arrived and has brought the summer sun; for all those lucky enough to
have been born this month - here is a selection of some fine jewellery pieces
featuring beautiful pearls by The House of Luxury
Bracelet from the
Pearlescent Collection by
YEPREM with Diamonds
and 5 Pearls
$29,500
Earrings from the
Pearlescent Collection by
YEPREM with Diamonds
and 2 Pearls
$7,300
MOP Earrings from the
Mother Of Pearl
Collection by Alessa
$9,995
‘The Georgian Locket’
by Simone Jewels in 18K
White gold, Oval
Tanzanite, Diamonds,
Silver Blue Pearls, White
Quartz and Black Onyx
$46,325
‘Waves Of Bosphorus’ Ring
by Terzihan in 18K White
Gold, White Australian
South Sea Pearl, White,
Brown and Black
Diamonds
$14,170
Pearl and Diamond Ring
by Tabbah in 18K White
Gold, Round Diamonds
and 4 Pearls
$29,700
Ring from the Pearlescent
Collection by YEPREM
with Diamonds and 1
Pearls
$5,800
‘Nemo and Pearls’ by
Dreamboule in 18K Rose
Gold, White Diamonds,
Orange Sapphires, Black
Diamonds, White Pearls
and 24K Rose Gold Flakes
$44,200
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Seba Jamal’s Creative Vision
GIA Certified Jewelry Professional I Founder & Designer Luxury Collection
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
“Right from the beginning, I ensure that my creations are unique and bore no
similarity to the already available designs in the market.
This is why I stressed on the word UNIQUE in most of my designs and name
them accordingly. My second objective is the look of the jewelry. As I always
wanted my designs to be the best examples of fine jewelry, that reinstates the
fashion quotient.
I always strive to create contemporary designs that stand out from the traditional
designs available in the final jewelry series.”

“Tree Of Life Collection”
“Art is the tree of life. Science is the tree of death. - William Blake
This collection was born from the face that nature provides us with best
solace, in life. We often look to nature, which is God’s best.
The line is an outcome of years of in-depth research, studying into art
which stands for testimony to Seba’s underlying passion for the craft.
Seba’s Luxury Car Collection
“Seba Jamal for Luxury Car Collection” features a two piece
set consisting of a ring and bracelet, both of which are
designed to target high-profile consumers who prefer jewelry
which speaks status.
The “Luxury Car” logo acts as the center of design, paved with
diamonds, layering, on a structure that opens, to incorporate
the chip, giving the user the commodity of not having the
constant search of their keys.
“Redefining the way you style”
A sophisticated, aesthetic driven individual with an amazing passion for
Art & Design has helped the jewelry designer Seba Jamal, carve a niche
for herself in the jewelry design industry.
The line is an outcome of years of in-depth research, studying into art
which stands for testimony to Seba’s underlying passion for the craft.
To view more of Seba Jamal’s Collection, visit Instagram: @sebajamal

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GV SIGNATURE
Gianni Versace’s Signature,
the newest addition to
the House’s codes. Gianni
Versace’s handwriting is placed
on an assortment of clothing
and accessories. Add a signature
touch to your look with the newest
logo accent.
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KEEPING UP WITH TRENDS: HISTORICAL EVENTS
THAT REDEFINED THE FACE OF FASHION
In a world surrounded by the coronavirus and trends
predicting what comes next, let’s take a look at all the
major historical events that changed the face of fashion
as we know it today.
It’s a known phenomenon that fashion is greatly influenced
by history, pop culture, celebrities, musicians,
aristocrats, movies, shows, books, and the likes. From
corsets to bell-bottoms, the length of the skirt to size of
the heels, everything that we see today has a tinge of history
associated with it.
The onset of Corsets: With narrowed waistlines and
hourglass figures trending throughout the middle ages,
corsets did more damage to the female body than add
beauty. But as the French Revolution came to an end,
traditional corsets faded and shapewear became more
popular until very recently, they made a comeback on the
runway.
Genes of Jeans: Jeans and overalls were used by workers
or miners because of the durability of fabric and pockets
to store tools until Levi Strauss in 1871 commercialized
it and as of today literally every person owns a pair of
jeans!
World War I: As men went to war and women moved out
of homes to work, comfort became a priority and long
skirts moved out to make way trousers for workplace,
with Coco Chanel being the revolutionary designer who
borrowed her boyfriend’s suits and wore sailor pants as
she began designing trousers for women.
The Great Depression: As hemlines grew higher, the
market fell lower, with the stock market crash in 1929.
This influenced the trends to become more narrow and
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conservative, but with Hollywood being idolized sparkle,
velvet, fur, and everything luxury was in demand.
World War II: With the onset of the second world war,
everything lost its luster, materials became rare and
even illegal, and clothes were being made from whatever
materials were found at home. Darker colors and fewer
prints were seen.
Prêt-à-porter: The French term for ‘ready-to-wear’ set
in as everything became made to order. This reinvented
the way people consumed fashion as standard sizes were
invented and fashion for the masses became a thing.
Minis and more: As the feminist movements grew more
popular, mini skirts became a symbol and icon of women’s
freedom and rights. Followed by hipster trends where
bright colors and prints were all around, followed by hiphop
styles that were revolutionized by Dapper Dan.
Street Savvy: The new decade of the 21st century began
with street style. The more ‘real’ and basic style of
the public began catching people’s eyes than just the
Avant-Garde shimmery celebrity styles.
Plus Size Movement: As the Wall Street crashed and
numbers on the stock market dived deeper, plus size
fashion rose its voice with limited retailers and e-tailers
representing them. This trend still continues, more evidently
with collective responsibility by brands on and
off the runway. Hashtags like ‘#effyourbeautystandards’
and ‘#celebratemysize’ gained popularity on social media
while more plus-sized models walked on the runway.
Sustainability and Minimalism: Amidst global warming
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conscious of what they consumed and brands shifted to
greener value chains. Minimalistic style and athleisure
came into fashion with ‘less is more’ and being fit ideology
on people’s minds, as opposed to extravagance in the
past.
Blogger Bandwagon: With the surge in usage of social
media, bloggers and influencers became, and still are
fashion icons. With millions of followers on social media
and followers resonating with their style, this trend is for
sure to stay.
Quarantimes: The onset of the Coronavirus Pandemic
led locked the entire world down. People are inside their
homes, masks, gloves, and sanitizers have become essentials
and maybe even fashion. As stores close, brands have
shifted online and welcomed digitalisation to keep themselves
going.
History is evidence that the world has time and again
faced a difficult situation. As humans we have gone
through so much with the motive to ‘Improvise, Overcome
and Adapt.’ More so to take advantage of that as an
opportunity to learn and make way for newer and better
things. And as for the current pandemic, we will emerge
from it as more conscious, awakened, and more skilled
people, because fashion changes but style remain eternal.
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More than mere
meteorological
phenomena, the
powerful symbolism and
colorful explosion of rainbows
have inspired Louis
Vuitton to share a message
of optimism and joy.
In 1925, Gaston-Louis
Vuitton wrote, “Let’s turn
the street into a cheerful
space.” Today, Louis Vuitton’s
tradition of creative
store windows endures
as a perpetual invitation
for the spirit to travel. As
select stores begin to reopen
around the world,
hand-drawn rainbows
serve as welcoming beacons
of hope during these
turbulent times.
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THE NEW STATUS SYMBOL:
HEALTH & WELLNESS
When everything is uncertain,
everything that is important
becomes clear. In 2020, the
answer is clear: being well is a prerequisite
to doing well. Ownership does
not equate to success in the minds of
the new luxury clientele anymore, because
the ultimate aspirational product
today is self-improvement.
Spanning across sectors like beauty,
fitness, travel & fashion, is one of
the world’s fastest-growing market
segments, the new megatrend that is
growing exponentially: the wellness
industry. In this article, we will dive
into how the principles of luxury are
changing the focus to self-transformation
& wellness. According to the
Global Wellness Institute, the health
& wellness market reached $4.2 trillion
in 2018, which signifies the remarkable
growth of health-conscious
spenders around the world. Data by
Statista suggests that during that same
time, the market size of Personal care,
beauty, and anti-aging was a whopping
$1,082.9 billion with athleisure fashion
and wellness tourism industries are
expected to grow at an annual growth
rate of 6.5 percent. One of the driving
forces behind this disruptive growth
is Millennials, the changing appetites
of this generation have skewed away
from material goods to experiential and
transformative goods and services.
From sustainable smart homes to
conscious beauty, sustainability, and
healthier lifestyle choices, the millennial
generation is causing a seismic shift
across all industries. A ColdwellBanker
report shows how millennials have
seen a boost in both buying power and
population. In fact, by 2030, research
estimates that millennials will hold
five times as much wealth as they have
today, giving them significant power in
shaping future luxury trends. Driven
by these Millennials, along with social
media and online DTC retail, wellness
brands are seeing unprecedented
growth in their respective industries, as
High Net-Worth Individuals and Ultra
High Net-Worth Individuals across the
world are willing to pay a premium for
perceived wellness solutions.
Daniel Langer from Jing Daily, provides
data-driven insights from China,
where COVID-19 is gradually getting
better. The article shares an important
message on how health and wellbeing
is already a megatrend in China that
touches all aspects of life, from mental
wellbeing to organic cosmetics and
nutrition. Consumers are placing more
value on a holistic approach rather than
a hedonistic one.
In a series on the future of wellness
in luxury, Florine Eppe Beauloye and
Samantha Woodworth from Luxe
Digital, write about the deep desire for
health and wellness that is radically
reshaping what luxury brands need to
offer to their consumers and how they
communicate the value of their goods
and service. Advancements in medicine,
healthier lifestyle choices, and health
trackers are profoundly rebuilding
luxury and redefining consumers’ expectations
from brands and businesses
everywhere. Companies will now have
to prepare safety measures for store
re-openings and provide positive reactions
through fostering the power of
community and loyalty programs. With
experiential retail offerings replacing
traditional formats, it’s clear that health
has now become the new wealth.
Mohsin Anwar
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YOU MOVE, IT MOVES
WITH YOU
The multi-tasking, Ultimate Go Pillow Kit is designed to move effortlessly
with you anywhere you travel, and support you when you’re still.
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or sit bones during meditation, or convert into a compact bolster.
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Beauty
Diaries
Clé de Peau Beauté believes that the key to a better world lies in unlocking
the potential and innate intelligence of girls–and education
is the first step to prepare them for success.
The partnership will support UNICEF’s work in Bangladesh,
Kyrgyzstan and Niger, among other countries
and regions, to promote education in science, technology,
engineering and math (STEM) – areas which are
traditionally stifled because of stereotypes and gender
norms towards girls.
Girls will also learn skills such as self-confidence, teamwork,
and decision-making as well as have access to
mentorships so that they can successfully transition to
the workforce.
The initiative is valid from May to October 2020.
Please check with your local department stores and retailers
for exact dates in your country.
MESSAGE FROM FELICITY JONES, GLOBAL BRAND AMBASSADOR
Clé de Peau Beauté is proud to partner with UNICEF to ensure that more girls globally
have access to education and skills. You can also help spread radiance.
A portion of The Serum purchase will be donated to UNICEF to support the education
and empowerment of girls around the world. Unlock the power of girls–and
release the key to a better world.
#UnlockThePower
#KeyToABetterWorld
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Kay & Burton Concierge will help take care of it at no additional cost. You
do not need to be an existing Kay & Burton client to access Concierge
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Our Preferred Partner services include, but are not limited to:
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Equipped with cutting-edge technology and an array of
exclusive cooking modes, this unique and elegant oven
enable users to harness the wealth of culinary excellence
that is synonymous with the De Dietrich name.

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SIMON JOHNSON’S 5-STAR CULINARY
EXPERIENCE AT YOUR DOORSTEP
As purveyors of fine food, foie gras, caviar, artisanal condiments & farmhouse
cheeses, we have been pioneers of the fine food industry in Australia for the past 30
years. We have been proudly supplying the highest quality produce to some of the
best restaurants in the country. Sadly, the coronavirus crisis has strongly affected
the hospitality and the food industry around the globe, including us, our suppliers
and customers, forcing all of us to face the new reality. Thanks to the determination
and creativity of our teams, as well as our close relationships with our suppliers and
customers, we have boldly set foot into the ‘new normal’.
We are now offering our premium quality products together with delicious recipes
and tasting notes, delivered directly to your doorstep. Bringing the 5-Star dining
experience into your home! In addition to our regular selection, we are delighted to
offer several different hampers for a variety of occasions including Cheese & Treats
Baskets, Meal Kits, as well as several different caviar hampers.
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For those looking for
guidance from our food
experts, we are excited
to announce that we have
created online experiences
including Caviar
and Champagne Masterclasses
collaborating with
Moet Hennessy Australia
to bring the ultimate indulgence
to your table.
Here at Simon Johnson,
we have increased communication
with our producers
in Australia and all
over the world to ensure
that we all stick together
during this crisis and keep
our relationships strong.
To support our suppliers
as well as our customers,
we have created a space
to improve the flow of our
gourmet food chain – The
Simon Johnson Warehouse
Clearance Store
– which is a wonderland
of cheese, caviar, condiments
and pantry staples.
Our innovative projects
have not only been keeping
us strong and focused,
they have also enabled us
to manage our operations
in sustainable ways. In
these uncertain times, we
are very happy to share
that we have been able
to donate our produce
to charities and organisations
feeding the front
line workers.
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Gusto
THE FIFTH AND FINAL
DECANTER OF THE GOLDEN
AGE OF TRAVEL SERIES
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Gastro
Gusto
Lalique and The Macallan launched The Golden
Age of Travel series in 2015. It revives
the glory years of the 1930s – the first era
of international travel by road, rail, sea and, in
particular, air. The fifth and final limited-edition
Lalique decanter contains a rare single malt from
The Macallan, distilled in 1940 and bottled for the
first time in 1975. In 2019 it was transferred into
50 exclusive Lalique crystal decanters which portray
one of the historic flying machines – the majestic
airship.
Fully embracing the spirit of The Golden Age of
Travel, the flat shape of the decanter is reminiscent
of a hip flask, still a “good friend” to have
with you on a journey today. The wind rose design
on the stopper recalls a compass, the instrument
that for centuries has given guidance to travellers
on land, on the seas and in the air.
Among the few people to have tasted this
high-percentage elixir is Polly Logan, Whisky
Maker at The Macallan. Her response is enthusiastic:
“The Macallan 1940 is an exceptional liquid
that is a testament to The Golden Age of Travel,
and the period of glamour and style it represents.
The first reveal of the character of the whisky
comes through the antique oak colour, and on the
nose an atmospheric smoked oak with a richness
of orange oil and dried fruits, exquisitely balanced
with a beautifully light floral note of spring blossoms.
Beyond this initial delight smoked oak features
on the palate with elements of opulent dark
chocolate and orange, with just a hint of sweet
ginger. The finish is long and lingering, like the
memories of the passengers that travelled during
this era, reliving the experience in all its glory.”
The decanter will have a recommended retail
price of $50,000 and will be available from early
2020. Forty-eight decanters will be sold worldwide,
with two others set aside for storage in the
archives at The Macallan and Lalique. The unique
limitededition decanter is exclusive to Global
Travel Retail and The Macallan Boutiques located
in selected airports around the world.
For further information visit www.themacallan.com
Each limited-edition decanter in the series is
encased within a beautiful premium leather presentation
box created by leather masters Piñavall
in Ubrique, Spain. Piñavall is renowned for their
work with some of the world’s leading fashion
brands. In keeping with the The Golden Age of
Travel idea, the box consciously evokes design elements
of classic 1930’s travel trunks.
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Gastro
Gusto
Have you been missing Novikov Restaurant & Bar’s amazing Asian and Italian creations over
the last few weeks? Well if so, put 15th June in your diary. From that date the Mayfair favourite
will be open for the collection and delivery of some of its best-loved dishes.
The Novikov 2 Go menu will allow you to feast on such celebrated Asian Restaurant signatures
as Scallop & Truffle New Style Sashimi; King Crab Leg Gratinated with Wasabi Cream
and Miso Black Cod. Meanwhile from the Italian Restaurant comes delicacies like Burrata
with Sicilian Datterino Tomatoes; Salmon Tartare with Yoghurt Dressing, Pomegranate &
Quail Eggs and Seabass with Spinach & Crudaiola Sauce. Fancy something a little simpler?
Then how about a burger or a pizza, still imbued with that inimitable Novikov touch?
To further bring the spirit of Mayfair into your home will be a concise but well-chosen list
of champagne, prosecco, red, white & rosé wine and sake.
You can collect from the restaurant free of charge and Novikov will offer complimentary
delivery to homes and businesses in the immediate area.
Private jet orders can also be delivered direct to the runway.
For these and long-distance deliveries, customers will need to email
reservations@novikovrestaurant.co.uk or call 020 7399 4330.
For more information take a look at Novikov’s website and social media channels.
Novikov Restaurant & Bar, 50A Berkeley Street, London, W1
www.novikovrestaurant.co.uk
@novikovrestaurant
www.facebook.com/novikovlondon

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A Penny for
your Thoughts
NOW MORE THAN EVER,
LUXURY MUST RUN AWAY FROM
TRADITIONAL MARKETING
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A Penny for
your Thoughts
To overcome this crisis, Luxury only
depends on itself.
As the COVID-19 pandemic changed lives, livelihoods,
and businesses upsidedown, uncertainty is running
high on the luxury industry. The lockdown and economic
freeze stroke hard in many sectors, such as
hospitality, gastronomy, and fashion. Sales dropped
sharply and many businesses are wondering if they
will be able to ever come back after the pandemic is
gone. Luxury leaders are already thinking ahead, trying
to understand which strategies need to be implemented
from now on, to secure business. And while
many are wondering how different consumer behavior
will be in the future and how business should position
itself, brands who have stayed loyal to the core principles
of luxury are the ones at the pole-position to exit
this crisis stronger than before.
“Forget about positioning, luxury is not comparative.”
Jean-Noel Kapferer, on his extraordinary book Luxury
Strategy, perfectly describes why traditional marketing
tools can be harmful to luxury. The former is
what we see classic brands applying to create a preference
over other brands, depending on the market
context, competitors, and consumers’ expectations.
On the other hand, what really counts to luxury is not
the comparison to other brands, but its capacity to
be unique. Even in this critical period, luxury brands
must maintain their statement of who I am rather than
I am depending on. In fashion, what made Christian
Louboutin‘s image was its red-bottomed shoes, the integrity
of the designer’s vision, the craftsmanship, the
sense of fashion-icon symbol; it wasn’t its comparison
with any other shoe designer. It is the same timelessness
authenticity of Dior and Chanel – an identity that
is “not divisible, it is not negotiable – it simply is”.
There are no signs that the will for consumers to buy
luxury products has decreased. On the contrary, if a
business has the capacity to create an emotional – and
sometimes obsessive – link between the consumer
and the brand’s identity, sales will continue to be in
temporal as Hermès proved by selling 2.5 million dollars
of goods on the first day of re-opening after lockdown.
That principle of obsessive connection is also
the main reason why luxury brands will never be able
to keep themselves exclusively on-line. People will always
have the need for the human-led and in-person
experience, especially now that human contact is itself
a luxury good. And with new sanitary rules stating
that shopping in a physical store can be made only by
appointment or with a limit of people inside a store, it
will only force some brands to provide more private,
personalized, and unique experiences to consumers.
The same principles apply to the luxury hospitality industry.
Now that most brands have been questioning
themselves on how they will adapt to this new idea of
social distancing and safety, some properties, like the
Hotel Esencia in Mexico, or Le Bijou in Switzerland,
have shown that the increase on demand for highsafe,
private and exclusive places is the best thing that
could have to happen to business; and that hotels and
restaurants must now be thinking on how to become
more superlative rather than only comparable – because
that is what luxury is all about. Le Bijou facilities
provide stays which include nurse around the
clock or COVID-19 testing, along with guest in- control
of private dining or home office tools. Hotel Esencia
maintained their exclusive services while improving
their sense of safety by reinforcing their cleaning
procedures and providing self-protective equipment
to their employees to be used on service. Despite the
bunch of criticism for staying open, these hotels – like
others – preferred to be faithful to an identity (and to
their consumers) rather than to be worried about what
others were doing. And they are being successful.
Those are just a few out of many examples on how to understand
that, at times of social change, brands should
not fall in the flaws of traditional marketing as the answer
to fit in. Luxury brands should not think about
fitting in, because they don’t have to. Even if there are
restrictions, norms or attempts to impose any kind of
limitations, those must always be seen as opportunities
to go beyond everything else, because the same principle
that drove luxury since the beginning of history,
was the same from a couple of months ago and will still
be the same today: “Luxury is above all social dynamics.”
Luís Montez Madera
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your Thoughts
PRIVATE JETS TAKE OFF
SAFELY DURING
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
All airlines have
cut flights for the
foreseeable future
during the Coronavirus
crisis. If you
want to go back home
or you have a very important
business to attend
to, hiring a private
jet is one of the best
ways to do.
The wealthy people are
beginning to take off to
the skies again. Therefore,
the private jet sector
is the only one that
wasn’t heavily affected
in the travel industry by
the current crisis and
this field was bound to
bounce back faster than
commercial airlines.
According to Alain
Leboursier, Director
of Sales at Luna
Jets, there’s been an
“impressive increase”
in bookings
and enquiries from
passengers in recent
weeks, correlating
with heightened
concerns surrounding
COVID-19. In
February, about 15%
of overall requests
were related to coronavirus,
Leboursier
says. That’s now
doubled to 30%.
Private Jet companies are doing their best to provide
their customers with the latest information on traveling
restrictions during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
As a frequent traveler and from a health and safety perspective,
I want to avoid crowded airports and planes.
Thankfully, private jet companies offer a number of benefits
more than commercial flights do. One of the priceless
benefits is the exclusivity of your flight. When you
book a private jet flight, you have the power to control
how many flight companions you want to take with you.
In addition, private jets fly from private or VIP terminals.
Hence, you do not get exposed to an overcrowded
commercial airport lounge. And therefore, you can go
through security procedures faster, without having to
wait in long exhausting queues.
Private jet travel has always been a way to enjoy the luxuries
of life. However, due to the uncertain and risky
health crisis globally, it has now become a safe and essential
option for travelers.
In conclusion, private jet travel is time-saving, convenient,
flexible, luxury serviced, it reduces risk and stress.
If you have the financial means, why will you take the risk
of traveling commercial? Fly private!
Fares Ghattas
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Tech
Trends
LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE
WITH AURORA
ELECTRIFY YOUR MUSIC
AND IMMERSE YOURSELF
IN SOUND WITH IFI’S
ALL-IN-ONE MUSIC SYS-
TEM
Southport, England – iFi’s new
wireless music system, the Aurora,
brings together a unique
collection of proprietary technologies
to deliver a sonic experience
unlike any other table- top, all-inone
system.
Clad in bamboo and elevated by a
distinctive aluminium frame, the
Aurora’s design is striking. The aesthetic
was created by French product
designer Julien Haziza, inspired
by the architecture in Tokyo’s Omotesandō
and Harajuku districts. Six
drive units nestle behind the bamboo
fins that curve around the Aurora’s
sides, with a further two bass
radiators underneath. The system’s
control panel sits front and centre,
with touch-sensitive controls and
an OLED display inlaid with bamboo.
The Aurora’s name is inspired by
its sound. It delivers a remarkably
expansive soundstage, tailored to
the space in which it sits. It fills the
room with sound as the Aurora Borealis
fills the sky with light, electrifying
your music and immersing you
in the performance of your favourite
artists.
Well connected
The Aurora connects to a home Wi-
Fi network, enabling users to stream
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music via their favourite apps, or
play audio files stored on networked
devices such as computers and NAS
drives. Bluetooth is also included,
so that users may stream directly
from any smart device.
The Aurora is hi-res audio enabled,
supporting data up to
32-bit/192kHz without conversion
or down-sampling via Wi-Fi, USB or
Ethernet cable. Bluetooth streaming
also delivers much better sound
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engineered by iFi to be less ‘lossy’
than off-the-shelf Bluetooth solutions.
All the latest 24-bit-capable Bluetooth
audio formats are supported,
including Qualcomm’s aptX Adaptive
and aptX HD, Sony’s LDAC and
Huawei’s HWA. Other codecs covered
include regular aptX and aptX
Low Latency, AAC (the favoured format
of Apple iOS devices) and SBC
(the ‘plain vanilla’ Bluetooth codec).
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
couldn’t be simpler, with push-but-
ton WPS set-up. Linkplay’s MUZO
Player app – or any UPnP/DLNA
streaming app – may be used to
configure the system and control
music. AirPlay and Spotify Connect
are also supported.
Several Auroras may be linked together
on a Wi-Fi network to make a
seamless multi-room system, playing
in-sync or controlled individually.
Whether streaming music from
services such as Spotify or Tidal, or
surfing the thousands of internet
radio stations available from an app
such as TuneIn, the Aurora has your
digital audio lifestyle covered.
Music amplified by PureEmotion
At the Aurora’s heart lies proprietary
amp technology that iFi calls ‘PureEmotion’
– a hybrid circuit design
comprising several key stages. The
first of these – the preamp stage –
incorporates a Russian 6N3P valve
(visible through a window next to
the OLED display). This takes the
analogue audio signal delivered by
the Aurora’s DAC (Digital-to-Analogue
Converter) circuitry – based
around a chip from ESS Technology’s
renowned 32-bit Sabre DAC
family – and adds gain in preparation
for further amplification, imbuing
the sound with pure tonality,
open imaging and natural fluidity.
The resulting low-level signal then
passes to the power amp stage –
iFi’s ‘current multiplier circuit’. This
is a highly efficient switching power
amplifier, a description it has in
common with Class D amplification
– but there the similarity ends.
Class D amp modules are often used
in audio products because they are
energy efficient and able to generate
relatively high current from a
small device. However, in terms of
sound quality, typical ‘off-the shelf’
Class D amps leave a lot to be desired,
not least because switching
occurs at varying frequencies
which may be within the audible
range – the higher the power level,
the lower the switching frequency.
iFi’s current multiplier circuit is
entirely different because the
switching frequency is fixed at an
ultra-high level – around 1.5MHz,
far beyond the audible frequency
spectrum. This results in a high level
of efficiency, multiplying the current
supplied by the valve several
thousand-fold, whilst maintaining
far greater linearity and lower noise
than typical switching amplifiers.
Coupled to this is a low-pass circuit
and a feedback loop, the latter
ensuring the output frequency is
ideal for the load, and everything is
‘clock-locked’ via iFi’s GMT (Global
Master Timing) circuit to ensure
unerring precision.
This ingenious fusion of amp technologies
enables a sound that combines
purity of tone with a high level
of engagement, speed and dynamic
gusto, ensuring the emotive quality
of music is delivered in full effect.
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STARFLEET EXPLORER
MB&F + L’EPEE 1839
Six years after the launch of the Starfleet Machine,
the first clock co-created by MB&F and
L’Epée 1839, a new expedition is underway. The
space station returns in 2020, in a more compact size
and enhanced with bright colours, accompanied by a
fleet of three small spacecraft exploring the universe;
it rightfully bears the name of Starfleet Explorer.
Designed by MB&F, the Starfleet Explorer is an intergalactic
spaceship-cum-table clock crafted by L’Epée
1839, the last remaining Swiss manufacture specialised
in high-end table clocks. Not only does it display
the hours and minutes, it also features an animation
in which three spacecraft perform a five-minute
orbit of the station. The highly visible, superlatively
finished in-house movement boasts an exceptional
eight-day power reserve. The mechanism can be
manually wound using a double-ended key serving to
wind the movement as well as to set the time.
Hours and minutes are indicated by means of two
discs, along with an aperture and a brightly-coloured
hand. More specifically, the minutes on a revolving
radar dish are read off when they appear through the
centre of a fixed metal aperture, satin-brushed by
hand and anodised, that follows the dome’s curved
contours.
The hours disc placed just below remains motionless.
An hour hand – likewise satin-brushed and anodised
– indicates the hour by spinning in its place
and performing a complete turn around the disc in
12 hours.
Starfleet Explorer also features a significantly original
new element in the form of three tiny spacecraft,
lined up along the same axis at regular intervals and
placed inside the actual Starfleet movement, the
heart of the mechanism, around which they revolve
at a rate of one full turn every five minutes: a space
exploration guided by the mothership.
The Starfleet Explorer’s movement is placed horizontally,
but its escapement is vertically positioned.
The impeccably finished stainless stain or palladium-treated
brass components (with the exception of
the 11 jewels) are designed and manufactured in the
L’Epee 1839 Swiss atelier. The gears and mainspring
barrel are on full display thanks to the skeletonised
mainplate and concentric C-shaped external structure.
The Starfleet Explorer can rest on both ends of
its vertical landing gear; a useful feature when turning
it over to wind the mainspring and set the time.
It can also be leant sideways so as to offer a different
view of the intergalactic horological station.
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Starfleet Explorer is launched as three
limited editions of 99 pieces each in blue,
green and red.
Table clocks – (extremely) large watches
The Starfleet Explorer is a table clock, featuring essentially
the same mechanisms as a wristwatch, only
larger: gear train, mainspring barrel, balance wheel,
escape wheel and pallet-lever. L’Epée 1839’s regulator
also features an Incabloc shock protection system,
something generally only seen in wristwatches, which
minimises the risk of damage when the clock is being
transported.
One might be tempted to think that the more substantial
size of the components simplifies work. Larger
components, however, make finely finishing the
movement much more difficult to handle than finishing
a wristwatch, because of the bigger surface areas.
Arnaud Nicolas, CEO L’Epée 1839 explains: “It’s not
just a case of double the size of the components, it’s
double the time it takes to finish them. The complexity
increases exponentially. For polishing you need
to apply the same pressure as you would finishing a
watch movement, but on a bigger surface, and that’s
more challenging. It’s thanks to the experience and
dexterity of our clockmakers that the Starfleet Explorer
can feature such superlative fine-finishing.”
Form follows function
The details of the polished movement can be fully
appreciated by the naked eye, thanks in large part to
the Starfleet Explorer’s extremely open concentric
C-shaped external structure, to which the mainplate
is attached.
The outermost C-shape features three vertical arcs
on which the clock rests. These graceful supports
play a role in the design of the model, but also have a
very practical application: to enable the Starfleet Explorer
to be placed upside down for time-setting and
rewinding using a special key.
Starfleet Explorer: Technical Specifications
Starfleet Explorer is launched as three limited editions of 99
pieces each in blue, green and red.
Display
Minutes: indicated by a fixed curved aperture on the mobile
upper dome, performing a complete rotation every 60 minutes.
Hours: indicated by a mobile hand, performing a complete
rotation every 12 hours on a fixed disc.
The minutes aperture and the hour hand are satin-brushed
and anodised, in blue, green or red.
The hour dome and the minutes disc are satin-brushed and
feature MB&F’s signature numerals.
Main structure
Height: approx. 11cm
Diameter: approx. 16.5cm
Number of parts: 19
Materials: stainless steel for the main structure, hand-lacquered
polymer for the three spacecraft.
Movement
L’Epée 1839 in-house designed and manufactured movement
Balance frequency: 18,000 vph / 2.5Hz
One barrel, power reserve: eight days
Number of parts: 95
Jewels: 11
Incabloc shock protection system
Manual-winding: double-ended key to set time and wind the
movement
Mechanism and mainplate in palladium-treated brass
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BELMOND TAKES VIRTUAL TRAVELLERS
TO ‘TOMORROW TIME’ WITH
AUGMENTED REALITY
Belmond has unveiled an inventive
new virtual travel
experience as part of Tomorrow
Time, its latest creative
campaign. The multi-layered
marketing initiative is an invitation
to global audiences to look
ahead to tomorrow and re-imagine
the world of travel adventures
that await.
Senior Vice President of Brand
and Marketing, Arnaud Champenois,
showcased Travel Dreams
- the Augmented Reality (AR)
filters designed for Instagram -
during the virtual global launch
event last night. This is the first
time a luxury travel brand has
harnessed AR technology in this
way, allowing followers to transport
themselves in a virtual environment
to one of Belmond’s 46
destinations.
Users of Instagram stories can
now decide where their next
travel trip will take them by putting
their fate in the hands of the
future. Belmond has co-developed
a Travel Dreams filter that
asks ‘‘Which Belmond destination
are you dreaming of?’. The
randomizer technology takes
the user on a journey through
each inspiring property before
transporting them to their
destined destination - whether
that is sitting on the terrace
overlooking Mount Etna at Belmond
Grand Hotel Timeo, riding
aboard the art-deco carriages of
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express,
or cooling off by the pool at Belmond
Residence d’Angkor, Siem
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The wealthy are on the move,
but where are they going, and why?
The Knight Frank World Wealth Report 2019 reports the the world’s super-wealthy spend over USD 2.4bn on on second
citizenship each year, with most demand coming from China, the the Middle East, and and Russia.
Immigration amongst high-net-worth individuals is is ‘strong and growing’, the the report notes. Indeed, some of of the the world’s
most affluent businesspeople are choosing to to migrate to to other countries and/or adopt second citizenship.
But why do do high-net-worth individuals find second citizenship so so attractive? Is Is citizenship-by-investment really the the
best use of of your money?
Let’s look at at the top reasons for for wealthy investors choosing second citizenship, and and explore the the programmes that that prove
most attractive.
Why do so so many
high-net-worth
individuals opt for
second citizenship?
While every investor we we talk to to is is different, everyone shares some common hopes and and fears:
Stability, safety and security: Global forced displacement is is the the highest it’s it’s been for for decades. Second citizenship is is an an
insurance policy against this sort of of upheaval, allowing those with means to to secure a a better future for for themselves and and
their family. If If you’re one of of the many who worry about increasing political and and economic turmoil,
citizenship-by-investment can offer invaluable peace of of mind.
Healthcare: During the Covid-19 international lockdown, only citizens & permanent residents were allowed to to return
to to their “home” countries. What price now can you put on on a a second or or third Permanent Residence card from a a country
with top quality health care? Having that option in in your back pocket, might be be the the best insurance plan you you can can ever take take
out.
Global mobility: Some passports can be be very restrictive regarding global mobility, which can can be be a a real real hindrance for for
anyone who enjoys –– or or relies on on –– international travel. At At the the time of of writing, the the top top passport-holders could travel to to
160+ countries on on visa-free or or visa-on-arrival terms.
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Global mobility is an issue of personal and professional freedom. Of being able to holiday where you want; take
business meetings where you want, without lengthy visa delays and restrictions. Global mobility is an issue of keeping
up when we live in increasingly globalised societies; not being able to move freely really can hold you back. For
high-net-worth individuals, citizenship-by-investment offers global mobility that might not otherwise be available –
along with genuine personal and professional benefits. Trade and investment: Restrictions in global mobility often also
translate to restrictions in trade and investment, because they both stem from the same thing: global standing.
Countries that enjoy positive standing on the world stage also enjoy an abundance of global treaties and agreements,
which grant citizens increased rights. Countries that are more internationally isolated enjoy fewer of these privileges,
and citizens bear the burden. These privileges include freedom to travel easily, and also extend to trade. There can be
huge disparity in the number of such agreements countries hold, and from which citizens benefit.
For example, the Democratic Republic of Congo is not the only country in Africa that holds no global goods and services
regional trade agreements. Citizens from these countries would have no preferential rights on regional trading which
would significantly impact business development. On the other hand, countries such as Canada, the US, China, and the
UK enjoy around 40 regional trade agreements that empower easier trade for their citizens.
Investing in second citizenship can give access to preferential trade agreements and conditions that would be
otherwise inaccessible. For wealthy businesspeople, this can deliver significant returns in terms of trade within new
territories.
Tax relief: Another major reason high-net-worth individuals choose second citizenship is what the Knight Frank
report calls the ‘ever-growing demand from the wealthy to move their money into safe havens’. Many wealthy
individuals are realising second citizenship can pay for itself in tax relief. With a 0% corporate and income tax rates
(along with many other favourable rates) offered by several countries around the world, particularly those in the
Caribbean, the potential savings are clear.
Quality of life: Many second citizenship programmes are designed so you don’t have to live in (or in some cases ever
travel to) the country to gain and maintain your new citizenship. While many investors see this as a real plus, many
embrace the opportunity to relocate.
When money is no object, it makes sense that securing the best possible life for you and your family would be high on
your agenda. And sometimes, that requires a new country, a new home and a new lifestyle. On average 32% of ultra
high-net-worth individuals plan to buy a new home outside their country of residency in the next two years, reports
the Knight Frank World Wealth Report 2019. The UK, US, France, Switzerland, and Spain are the five most popular
locations for second homes, while lifestyle is the most important factor determining location choice.
For those with means, citizenship- or residency-by-investment can be the first step in building a new life somewhere
you really want to be.
“The right to freedom of movement is a fundamental right preserved in the laws and constitutions of most countries,
however we see evidence daily that this right is limited to the borders and visa restrictions of ones
country of citizenship or lawful residence.”
John Hanafin
Founder | CEO
Suite 1601 Lake Central Tower, Business Bay, Dubai
+971 4 589 6434 | info@huriyaprivate.com
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Which citizenship-by-investment programmes are most
popular? Let’s look at the top 4 programmes that especially
appeal to high-net-worth individuals’ main concerns:
The US Immigrant Investor Program: When lifestyle is the most important factor determining location choice, it’s little
surprise the US Immigrant Investor Visa is so popular. This EB-5 visa – otherwise known as a green card – allows you
to secure permanent US residency for you and your family for an investment from USD 900,000.
As a US resident, you enjoy domestic access to US education – no small thing, given that 15 of the top 20 universities in
2019 are from the US. You benefit from world-class healthcare, and a unique culture of opportunity and liberty. For
many investors, the US Immigrant Investor Program is a golden ticket to the American Dream, albeit not the friendliest
country in the world from a tax perspective.
St. Kitts and Nevis: The Caribbean is the undeniable birthplace of second citizenship, and remains enduringly popular
amongst high-net-worth individuals as a means of protecting their wealth. The most established of the many
Caribbean programmes, St. Kitts and Nevis definitely deserves a mention. The St. Kitts and Nevis program is now 36
years old, and still offers fantastic benefits for global mobility and a laid-back island lifestyle, but the tax advantages are
where the programme really comes into its own.
There is no personal income tax or capital gains tax, and companies that conduct business exclusively with
non-residents are exempt from all income, capital gains and withholding taxes.
Portugal: The market leader in the golden visa market. Portugal allows investors from as little as Eur280k, to acquire
Temporary Residency status, which allows access to all of the Schengen member states. After 5 years of Temporary
Residence, the investor can apply for Portuguese Citizenship, and your real estate investment, should you have chosen
that option, should have had double digit growth annually over this period of time. Mandatory residence requirement?
Yes, 7 days per year.
Vanuatu: The newest kid on the block. A Commonwealth archipelago nation, spread across 82 islands in the south
Pacific Ocean, Vanuatu is a three hour flight from Sydney, and is Consistently rated as one of the “Happiest Countries
on Earth”. Vanuatu’s location, people, pristine environment and natural beauty render this as truly one of the Planet’s
last undiscovered “gems”.
Vanuatu’s citizenship by investment program is called the “Development Support Program” or DSP, and was launched
on 01 January 2017. The Government of Vanuatu designed the DSP to both attract quality high net worth applicants –
who might also become investors in Vanuatu, and also to directly raise funds in support of the further development of
the country. As the newest citizenship by investment program in the world, it is also the fastest, by far, with
Government pre-clearance for applicants taking as little as 10 days.
The entire process in Vanuatu can permit applicants to have a new passport in their hand, in less than 60 days. So if
time is of the essence, this is the by far the best option, allowing visa free travel to over 130 countries, including
Schengen and the UK. Costs for an individual start at USD$130k.
So what does the future hold for wealthy migration and second citizenship?
Contact the team at Huriya Private for more details on the many international investment programs available today.
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combined effort, numerous organisations, including
global luxury corporations such as LVMH and Kering
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COVID Victims, while also celebrating COVID Heroes.
We invite nominations of ‘COVID Heroes’ from all industries
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WELL-BEING:
THE NEW LUXURY
In my role as the Editor in Chief
of The Luxury Network Magazine,
I am privileged enough to
be on a constant journey of discovering
amazing locations and live
unique experiences, to share with
our readers and people around me.
In the latest news, after the spread
and impact of COVID-19, a sector
is emerging and creating a big
hype around well-being, as consumers
are focusing more on the
value of health and wellness, than
on material objects. The definition
of health and wellness is widely
evolving. It is natural for such a
sector to develop now so rapidly
as today many of us are dedicating
time to ourselves and to our own
well-being. This has become a precious
commodity, in other words, a
true “luxury.”
Well-being is no longer defined as
a health condition but has evolved
into a more holistic state of being
where one’s mental, physical, and
emotional health are the priority.
This is a time where many expose
their lives on social media by looking
great, feeling good, and sleeping
well – these are the new luxuries
that consumers want to enjoy
during and after the pandemic.
I have been fortunate enough to
get invited to visit a number of
exclusive health and well-being
establishments around the world.
I discovered that over the years,
their focus was to promote the development
of cell therapy and research
into vitality, enhancing the
immune system, and slowing down
the aging process. Most of the
establishments were using special
scientific approaches to wellness
and bespoke treatments that look
deeper into the genes that makeup
each and every guest. These
establishments or clinics usually
provide their customers a number
of tailored and bespoke programs
that will attend to the consumer’s
needs; whether it is weight loss,
detoxing, dietary problems, or
general well-being treatments performed
by professional physicians.
Gym instructors, personal trainers,
and yoga instructors, around
the world are igniting our desire
to stay fit during social isolation
by offering online classes and
many home workouts which help
strengthen both mind and muscle.
Eating clean, working out,
and monitoring one’s health, has
become a very important lifestyle
for most people. The new generation
is participating in fitness
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classes and activities that improve
well-being; using products, devices,
and mobile apps that aid
sounding sleep, consuming organic
and natural foods, taking health
supplements, and following special
diets.
The “farm-to-table” concept has
exploded during this pandemic. It
is now in-demand and the luxury
consumers don’t mind paying a
premium package to meet these
values in order to be organically
healthy. In addition, luxury consumers
are showing an increasing
appetite to participate in activities
and are indulging in experiences
that promote their well-being, and
sharing those experiences with
their family and friends.
Retailers are seeing a sales increase
in the products and services
that promise to improve the
mind, body, and spirit because
the luxury wellness industry isn’t
just about working out, eating,
or sleeping. It is also about other
helpful factors such as taking
health supplements, day and night
creams, facial masks, fitness home
equipment, and so much more.
According to the studies
conducted by Euromonitor
International:
• 42% high income consumers
follow an at-home fitness program
• 40% high income consumers
take measures to manage stress,
anxiety and mental health
• 473 billion USD global spent on
health and wellness in 2019
Six Senses brings luxury
wellness to you
At Home With Six Senses offers a
proactive way for people to care for
themselves and the people they love
• In-house experts and wellness
gurus offer help to stay well in the
lockdown
• As travel bans and social distancing
measures are imposed,
the brand is offering a range of
content that global communities
can tap into remotely from their
homes
• Videos, tutorials, articles, and
advice are offered to support their
six pillars of health: mindfulness,
eat sleep, move, live naturally and
connect
• The aim is to remain solution-oriented
and support their
customers’ resilience and physical
and mental well-being
Peloton offers virtual spinning
at home
Dubbed “The Apple of Fitness” luxury
fitness start-up Peloton offer high-tech
home fitness equipment and online
subscriptions
• Internet connectivity and
streaming capabilities have led to
the rise of at-home luxury fitness
• Tech-enabled at-home fitness
offers personalization, convenience,
and access to first-class
instructors
• Consumers are increasingly
turning to at-home workouts to
maintain their fitness during the
pandemic
• Peloton members have access to
unlimited classes for an initial fee
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of £6000 for the bike and treadmill
plus a monthly membership fee
• Despite plunges in global stock
markets Peloton’s shares have
been rising since the outbreak
Luxury wellness in the safety
of your own home
Luxury company Klafs at Guncast is
seeing a rise in consumers wanting to
transform their home into safe wellness
sanctuaries
• The at-home luxury wellness sphere
has been growing substantially
• What was once reserved for the
very best luxury hotels, destination
spas and exclusive residential
developments is now moving more
into the home
• Luxury hotels are also rolling out
more personalised tools to help
calm travellers, including in-room
saunas and fully-functioning spas
and wellbeing apps
• This shift in consumer behaviour
is set to continue to accelerate on
the back of the pandemic, with demand
for at-home wellness already
growing at a rapid pace
As affluent consumers take wellness
a top priority now, luxury
businesses should follow through.
The concept of luxury wellness is
taking center stage, follow your
consumers, and their desires.
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