The Luxury Network International Magazine Issue 22

MASTERPIECE 

By Pommery 

TO NEW BEGINNINGS 

ISSUE 22 | JAN - FEB 2021

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, 

Is 2020 a year to forget or to remember? 

I am sure we all agree that this is the strangest year we all have ever encountered, but was it a year of changes 

in how we work, learn and interact as social distancing guidelines have led to a more virtual existence, both 

personally and professionally. 

We all now understand that something out there can change the course of humanity and life as it was not a war, 

not an earthquake, not politics, but something invisible for the human eye. 

At the same time, there is good news as far as our health is concerned. From lifestyle changes to better eating 

habits, people are using this time to get healthier in many areas. 

These lessons are deeply personal and differ in each household. Still, they speak of an experience shared 

worldwide. 

My best wishes goes to all luxury brands who have taken action and planning for the recovery to shape the 

future of our industry. 

My last wishes for the new year is hoping that this pandemic will help us to build up something more meaningful 

for us, for our families, for our countries and for everyone around us. 

Have a fantastic 2021 with new beginnings. 

Sincerely 

Fares Ghattas 

Global CEO, 

The Luxury Network International 

Editor-in-chief, 

The Luxury Network International Magazine 

@faresghattas 

@theluxurynetwork

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ISSUE 22 | Jan - Feb 2021 

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The New Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series 

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Richard Mille Launches its Most Complicated Automatic Calibre Watch 

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Exclusive: Elie Saab Joins Amazon’s Luxury Stores 

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Bang & Olufsen Expands its Beovision TV Portfolio 

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FERRARI 488 GT MODIFICATA - 

GREATER POWER FOR A TRACK ICON 

Ferrari presents the new 488 GT 

Modificata, a limited edition car 

that incorporates the technology 

developed for the 488 GT3 and 488 

GTE, transcending the limits imposed 

by technical and sporting regulations 

to exploit its full potential. 

The 488 GT Modificata is exclusively 

for use during track days and at Ferrari 

Club Competizioni GT events. 

Greater power. The car’s name includes 

the word “Modificata”, which 

in Ferrari jargon means designs that 

have been evolved for better performance. 

It maximises the already 

outstanding performance of the 488 

GT3 and the 488 GTE by combining 

their most effective and innovative 

solutions, as well as developing 

new technologies linked mainly to 

a powertrain no longer limited by 

the FIA Balance of Performance. 

The legendary twin-turbo V8 was 

subject to advanced research, 

which resulted in specific components 

and the carry-over of materials 

from the racing engine. The 

maximum power delivered by the 

engine is now around 700 cv, due 

to the use of innovative solutions 

and more extreme and high-performance 

mapping. All this without 

compromising Ferrari’s proverbial 

reliability. The gearbox, available 

with different transmission ratios, 

and the carbon-fibre clutch, help 

to manage the increased power and 

torque delivered by the engine. 

Noble origins. The 488 GT Modificata 

is a perfect synthesis between 

the 488 GTE that competes in the 

World Endurance Championship 

and the 488 GT3, queen of GT racing. 

These are some of the most 

successful models in the history of 

the Prancing Horse. This is clear 

from the over 350 wins and 630 podiums 

in national and international 

races secured by the 488 GT3 along 

with the FIA World Endurance 

Championship Drivers’, Teams’ and 

Manufacturers’ titles, and the 488 

GTE’s triumph in the 24 Hours of Le 

Mans and the Petit Le Mans. 

After intense development work on 

the Nordschleife the 488 GT Modificata 

benefits from completely 

revamped high-downforce aerodynamics, 

shifting the pressure centre 

forward. This generates higher 

downforce at the front without 

increasing overall drag, making for 

better efficiency and sensitivity to 

changes in rear wing angle. Apart 

from the aluminium roof and uprights, 

the bodywork is entirely in 

carbon-fibre like the 488 GTE. This 

contributes to a downforce of over 

1000 kg at 230 km/h. 

Winning dynamics. When defining 

the vehicle dynamics of the 488 GT 

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Modificata the engineers opted to 

use the 488 GTE’s suspension. The 

braking system was developed in 

partnership with Brembo. It features 

the low residual torque callipers 

that are fitted to world championship 

cars, coupled with an ABS 

system borrowed from the 488 GT3 

Evo 2020, with specific settings. 

This synergy provides drivers with 

formidable handling and powerful, 

stable braking with limited fading. 

Unique equipment. The extensive 

standard equipment of the 488 GT 

Modificata includes a V-Box acquisition 

system, which is combined 

with Bosch’s telemetry data acquisition 

system. The expandable system 

allows data to be downloaded 

directly onto a USB stick. The 

high-resolution rear-view camera, 

second seat and TPMS system for 

measuring tyre temperature and 

pressure also all come as standard. 

Full personalisation. Like all Ferraris, 

the 488 GT Modificata offers 

customers a wide range of customisation 

options for both the exterior 

and interior. The car, produced 

in a very limited series, will initially 

only be for drivers who, in recent 

years, have participated in Competizioni 

GT with Ferrari or Club 

Competizioni GT. 

Club Competizioni GT. The 488 

GT Modificata will be admitted to 

Club Competizioni GT events, an 

initiative that is carving out an increasingly 

prominent place among 

Ferrari’s track activities. The aim of 

Club Competizioni GT is to bring 

back to the track the most significant 

and successful cars in the 

recent history of Prancing Horse 

closed-wheel racing, from the F40 

Competizione to the more recent 

488 GT3 and GTE. In 2021, customers 

will have the chance to participate 

in five events on tracks that 

bring out both the handling and dynamic 

qualities of the cars, such as 

the Virginia International Raceway, 

Monza, Watkins Glen, Suzuka and 

Nürburgring, as well as the Finali 

Mondiali. 

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WITH THE NEW TROFEO 

COLLECTION, GHIBLI AND 

QUATTROPORTE ARE TRANSFORMED 

INTO MASERATI SUPER-SEDANS 

Modena, August 10th 2020 – 

First came Levante, presented 

in 2018, as the Granturismo 

philosophy in the body of an 

SUV with a potential speed of 

302 kilometres an hour. 

Now, Ghibli and Quattroporte will be available in the Trofeo version, the top 

of the Maserati range. The brand’s trident – performance, style and flawless 

handling – honed to perfection. They will boast the same distinguishing 

features, remaining true to their original identities – sedans according to 

Maserati – but in a superlative new expression. They are to the previous 

versions what Flash is to Barry Allen, what Batman is to Bruce Wayne or 

Superman to Clark Kent. No capes or lasers beaming from the headlights, 

however, they have the power to hit 326 kilometres an hour: the fastest 

factory-issued Maserati sedans ever. They represent the ultra-modern fulfilment 

of the brand’s racing promise, which in the 1960’s came up with the 

concept of a sporty luxury sedan model. Ghibli and Quattroporte Trofeo 

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represent a further evolution of the sedan, destiny’s 

children sporting carbon-fibre inserts. And they are 

also immune to kryptonite. 

Animated by a 580 horsepower V8 engine, they will 

speed along on 21-inch wheels, the largest sizes within 

this range. The hood of the Ghibli, already considered 

one of the most beautiful sedans ever, will boast two 

supplementary air vents, which relieve the heat whilst 

bustling a gritty roar. The lateral air vents, on the other 

hand, are bordered in red and wield the Trofeo name. 

The interiors are to be wrapped in full-grain Pieno Fiore 

natural leather and, just like the exteriors, they will 

boast 100% carbon-fibre inserts: Ghibli and Quattroporte 

in their Sunday best. 

Even the infotainment is new: a processor that’s 

four times as powerful, screen resolution that’s ten 

times better and a memory with twice the capacity 

of the previous version. This new system, featuring a 

high-resolution screen similar to a tablet, will render 

the user experience much more enjoyable, complete 

and customisable. The Italian flag will embellish the 

central pillar and, for their official launch, the Quattroporte 

model will be green, white Levante and red 

Ghibli. Because these superheroes are Made in Italy. 

Furthermore, Levante Trofeo, has been restyled with 

new rear lights, a new infotainment system and new 

design features. The Trofeo collection is not just about 

innovation for Maserati; it is about surpassing preconceptions 

and expectations. Superlative in every way, 

Trofeo redefines what a sedan and a SUV can be. 

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THE NEW MERCEDES-AMG 

GT BLACK SERIES 

Affalterbach. The most powerful AMG V8 series engine of all time, the most 

expressive design, the most elaborate aerodynamics, the most intelligent 

material mix, the most distinctive driving dynamics: For the new Mercedes-AMG 

GT Black Series (combined fuel consumption 12.8 l/100 km, combined 

CO2 emissions 292 g/km)1, the Affalterbach designers have pulled out all the stops 

when it comes to the art of vehicle design. The new super sports car perfectly embodies 

the brand’s rich tradition in motorsport, as well its many years of expertise 

in developing complete vehicles which impress in every respect. The result is an 

output of 537 kW (730 hp) from a V8 engine with a ‘flat’ crankshaft, combined with 

active aerodynamics and a design which stems directly from the current AMG GT3 

racing car. 

At Mercedes-AMG, the Black Series has been synonymous with a very special type 

of car since 2006: uncompromisingly sporty, with an expressive design and the 

most consistent technology transfer from motorsport to series production. Black 

Series models are exclusive automotive rarities. They have not been developed to 

gather dust in collectors’ garages, but for high-speed use on race tracks, despite 

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eing approved for roads. 

The AMG GT Black Series 

represents a new highlight 

in this tradition: It is 

the most powerful Mercedes-AMG 

with a V8 series 

engine. 

In order to emphasise 

the redefinition of the 

super sports car, the engine 

specialists in Affalterbach 

have once again 

extensively further developed 

the tried-andtested 

4.0-litre biturbo 

unit - despite it already 

being renowned for excellent 

driveability, power 

delivery and torque progression. The specifications were clear: Significantly more 

power than the previous flagship model of the AMG GT family, an even more agile 

throttle response, maximum torque - all of which meant that a radical change was 

needed in the form of a new, ‘flat’ crankshaft. 

“The new GT Black Series is our latest automotive highlight and continues a tradition 

established in 2006. The sixth version of its kind is another AMG milestone 

and impressive proof of the incredible development expertise in Affalterbach. I am 

proud of the team who have created a unique super sports car, which now represents 

the absolute peak of our successful GT family. The performance, looks and 

driving dynamics of the GT Black Series are second to none. This project was a 

fantastic end to my work at AMG, for which I am truly thankful,” says Tobias Moers, 

Chairman of the Board at Mercedes-AMG GmbH. 

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NEW JAGUAR F-TYPE HERITAGE 60 EDITION CELEBRATES 

DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY OF LEGENDARY E-TYPE 

New limited-edition Sherwood Green Jaguar F-TYPE from SV Bespoke features unique 

specification commemorating 60th anniversary of the E-type in 2021 

• Iconic predecessor: Jaguar will celebrate the diamond anniversary 

of the legendary E-type in March 2021 with distinctive 

new F-TYPE Heritage 60 Edition from SV Bespoke 

• Sixties-inspired: Limited edition based on 575PS all-wheel 

drive F-TYPE R, has solid Sherwood Green paint from 

E-type palette, which Jaguar hasn’t offered since the 1960s 

• Limited availability: Sixty hand-finished cars available 

worldwide*, in either Convertible or Coupé body styles, 

feature exclusive heritage-inspired Gloss Black and Chrome 

accents and Diamond Turned Gloss Black 20-inch forged 

alloy wheels 

• Bespoke interior: Heritage 60 Edition also includes spe 

cially curated interior materials and features including 

bespoke duo-tone Caraway and Ebony Windsor leather, 

E-type-inspired aluminum console finisher and SV Bespoke 

commissioning plaque 

• A nod to the past: Commemorative E-type 60 badging 

shared with the six limited-edition matched pairs of 3.8-litre 

E-type 60 Collection cars restored by Jaguar Classic 

• Available to order: Limited edition F-TYPE Heritage 60 

Edition is available to order now, priced from £122,500 in 

the UK. For details: www.jaguar.com/SVO 

9 December 2020, Jaguar is marking the 60th anniversary 

of the E-type sports car in 2021 with the introduction of a 

new limited-edition 575PS V8 Supercharged F-TYPE Heritage 

60 Edition. Just 60 examples of these all-wheel drive 

sports cars will be available for sale worldwide*, each one 

hand-finished by the personalisation experts at SV Bespoke. 

A specially curated commemorative specification includes 

solid Sherwood Green paintwork, an original E-type colour 

that hasn’t been offered on a new Jaguar since the 1960s, 

and extended duo-tone Caraway and Ebony Windsor leather 

interior trim which isn’t normally available on F-TYPE. 

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The new limited-run model also features a unique 

aluminum console finisher inspired by the E-type’s 

rear-view mirror casing, the E-type 60th anniversary 

logo embossed on the headrests of the lightweight 

Performance seats and E-type 60 badging 

shared with the limited-edition E-type 60 Collection 

vehicles announced by Jaguar Classic earlier 

this year. Commemorative treadplates, an SV Bespoke 

commissioning plaque and Caraway-edged 

carpet mats provide finishing touches. 

“Celebrating 60 years of the iconic Jaguar E-type 

is the perfect moment to create our first-ever SV 

Bespoke limited edition – and the rarest F-TYPE, 

with just 60 cars available globally. We’ve worked 

closely with Jaguar Design to develop a theme for 

the F-TYPE Heritage 60 Edition that pays homage 

to the E-type in a contemporary way. It’s testament 

to Jaguar’s sports car design lineage that the 1960s 

Sherwood Green colour looks as though it was designed 

for today’s F-TYPE.” - Commercial Director, 

Jaguar SV Bespoke, Mark Turner 

The F-TYPE Heritage 60 Edition is available in both 

Coupé and Convertible body styles with exclusive 

Diamond-Turned Gloss Black 20-inch forged alloy 

wheels, Gloss Black and Chrome exterior accents 

and black brake calipers. 

Supercharged Performance 

Launched in December 2019, the new F-TYPE R – 

which forms the basis of the new F-TYPE Heritage 

60 Edition – is exclusively all-wheel drive and features 

revised dampers, anti-roll bars and rear suspension 

knuckles for heightened driver engagement. 

Power is from Jaguar’s 575PS supercharged 

V8, which produces 700Nm of torque for outstanding 

pace in all conditions. 

Performance is exceptional: the sprint from 

0-60mph takes just 3.5 seconds, while maximum 

speed is an electronically-limited 186mph. 

The F-TYPE also provides a suite of advanced driver-focused 

technologies, including a reconfigurable, 

high-definition, 12.3-inch TFT instrument 

cluster, Touch Pro Infotainment system and Smartphone 

Pack with Apple CarPlay® as standard. 

Each Heritage 60 Edition is built at Jaguar’s Castle 

Bromwich plant in the UK and finished by the 

SV Bespoke team at Jaguar Special Vehicle Operations 

in Warwickshire. The new model is priced 

from £122,500 in the UK. For details: www.jaguar. 

com/SVO 

“The F-TYPE Heritage 60 Edition is a fantastic example 

of what the SV Bespoke team is capable of. 

Marrying E-type inspired detailing with new F-TYPE 

gave us an opportunity to immerse ourselves in the 

heritage of Jaguar’s legendary sports cars. With 

unrivalled access to original drawings, paint codes 

and reference materials, working hand-in-hand 

with our colleagues at Jaguar Classic, we’ve created 

a distinctive and highly collectible interpretation of 

the definitive Jaguar sports car.” 

Director Of Vehicle Personalisation, Jaguar Special 

Vehicle Operations, Clare Hansen 

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of its iconic 

sports car, Jaguar Classic is creating six limited-edition 

matched pairs of restored 3.8-litre 

1960s E-types paying tribute to two of the most 

famous examples: ‘9600 HP’ and ‘77 RW’, known as 

the E-type 60 Collection. See: www.jaguar.com/ 

classic 

*Excluding China 

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ASTON MARTIN REVEALS EXCLUSIVE 

DBX BOWMORE® EDITION 

• DBX Bowmore Edition 

captures the essence of 

two luxury British brands 

• Exclusive DBX created 

by brand’s bespoke service: 

Q by Aston Martin 

• Limited to 18 Bowmore 

Editions to be delivered to 

customers during unique 

visit to experience Bowmore’s 

Islay heritage 

Gaydon, UK: Aston Martin’s SUV, the DBX, has been revealed in an exclusive ‘Q 

by Aston Martin’ specification to celebrate the brand’s innovative partnership 

with legendary single malt whisky distillery, Bowmore. 

The striking Aston Martin DBX Bowmore Edition has been created by the 

marque’s personalisation service, Q by Aston Martin, in celebration of the 

partnership between the two British luxury brands. Just 18 special edition 

Bowmore DBX’s will be built before they are delivered to customers at a private 

lifestyle experience in Scotland. 

Marek Reichman, Aston Martin Executive Vice President & Chief Creative Officer 

said: “Aston Martin DBX has provided the perfect canvas for the highest 

level of Q by Aston Martin customisation. The Aston Martin and Bowmore 

brands share the same vision of creating timeless beauty and a lasting legacy, 

loyal to their heritage but also embracing new methods and this is reflected 

in the DBX Bowmore edition. Strips from the copper whiskey stills are inlayed 

into the side strakes and Bowmore Tweed accents the interior, Q by Aston 

Martin has once again created a beautiful, limited edition Aston Martin.” 

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The Bowmore DBX is enrobed in a striking paint colour, 

named Bowmore Blue, an existing archive colour 

which has been brought back exclusively by Q by Aston 

Martin for this car. Customers will have the option 

to choose an alternative exterior paint colour should 

they so wish. Xenon Grey paint, which displays a blue 

metallic fleck throughout, will be offered as an additional 

exterior option. Bowmore-branded copper inlays 

using copper from the original whisky still have 

been used to accent the side strakes of the DBX, as a 

nod to the traditions maintained by the company. 

Optional black brake calipers provide a subtlety to the 

smoked wheels and the overall elegance of the exterior 

is highlighted by both script and wing Aston Martin 

badges and Q by Aston Martin fender badges. 

Customers can choose either the Obsidian Monotone 

or Copper Tan Metallic/Obsidian Duotone interior, 

both choices accented throughout by flashes of Bowmore 

Tweed, reflecting the company’s Islay ancestry. 

Created by the world-renowned Islay Woollen Mill, 

which was first established in 1883, the subtle and sophisticated 

design, incorporates copper and blue inspired 

by the island’s terroir and lochs, making it inherently 

unique to Bowmore and its island home. 

In addition, the interior holds many Q by Aston Martin 

design details such as polished copper cupholders, and 

sill plaques, made of recycled copper from the original 

Bowmore still. The gloss black centre console trim inlay 

features bespoke hand-laid, copper foil detailing. 

Each car comes with a selection of specially designed 

Q by Aston Martin accessories such as a Bowmore 

tweed picnic blanket and leather holdall. 

Launched in 2019, DBX celebrates the Aston Martin 

design language in a new form. With a unique body 

architecture engineered just for DBX, the design and 

proportions reflect unmistakable style. The 5-seater 

SUV provides a world of luxury, and features a 4.0-litre 

twin-turbo V8, tuned to deliver 550PS and 700Nm 

of torque, providing the exhilaration of a modern GT. 

While it’s not a traditional Aston Martin sports car, the 

DBX is everything an Aston Martin should be: beautiful, 

hand-built and technologically-advanced. 

Each of the 18 Bowmore DBX owners will be invited to 

an exclusive Aston Martin Art of Living experience in 

Scotland. Guests will travel to Edinburgh where they 

will be presented with their own special edition DBX, 

before embarking on a 170-mile road trip through the 

spectacular Scottish countryside, taking in Loch Lomond 

and the Trossachs National Park before driving 

onto the ferry bound for Islay. 

Alongside a trip to Islay Woollen Mill and fine-dining 

throughout their three-night stay, owners will be 

treated to a private tour of the Bowmore Distillery. 

During this very special tour they will have the opportunity 

to hand-fill their own bottle of a 39 year-old, 

specially selected Bowmore straight from the cask. 

They will also be given exclusive access to the No 1 

Vaults the oldest maturation warehouse in the world 

which has played host to a number of VIP’s over the 

years, including members of the Royal Family. 

Aston Martin’s unique partnership with Bowmore has 

already created ‘Black Bowmore DB5 1964’, bringing together 

an exceptional single malt and a genuine piston 

from the legendary Aston Martin DB5. As the two iconic 

brands continue to collaborate, further luxury products 

and incredible lifestyle experiences will follow. 

Francois Bazini, Global Managing Director of Scotch at 

Beam Suntory, owners of Bowmore, commented: “Our 

partnership with Aston Martin continues to be an exciting 

and enthralling collaboration and the unveiling 

of this special edition Bowmore DBX is another exciting 

step on our collective journey. We cannot wait to 

welcome each of the owners of this beautiful car to 

our distillery on Islay and show them all that Bowmore 

and our island home have to offer. Although we make 

entirely different products, our shared values and passion 

are very much aligned so you can expect more 

exciting announcements in the future.” 

The Q by Aston Martin DBX Bowmore Edition is on sale 

globally now and customer deliveries will take place in 

Q4 2021. 

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GLENEAGLES GOLF RESORT TO OPEN 

LUXURY EDINBURGH TOWNHOUSE 

The world-famous Gleneagles sporting estate is to launch a new boutique hotel 

in Edinburgh. The five star hotel brand in Perth & Kinross is to open its first 

ever city outpost at 37-39 St Andrew Square, which was originally home to the 

British Linen Company and later became the Bank of Scotland. 

With architectural features designed by notable architects and sculptors including 

David Bryce & Alexander Handyside Ritchie, the iconic building has been re-imagined 

as the ‘Gleneagles Townhouse’. 

It will include 33 bedrooms and two bars including a rooftop terrace, allowing guests 

to enjoy “spectacular” views over the city, according to the brand. 

Gleneagles Townhouse will also be home to a members club with “exclusive private 

spaces” and on-site gym. 

The Gleneagles resort announced in November it would close until February as Perth 

and Kinross moved into tier three of Scotland’s lockdown system. 

The origins of the hotel resort date back to 1910. Donald Matheson, General Manager 

of the Caledonian Railway Company, was inspired to create Gleneagles while on holiday 

in Strathearn. He was so impressed by the local countryside that he conjured up 

the vision of a palatial country house hotel with a golf course. 

The name’s origin is a blend of the Gaelic eaglais or ecclesia, meaning church, and 

refers to the chapel and well of Saint Mungo, which was restored as a memorial to the 

Haldane family which owns the Gleneagles estate. 

Hollywood legend Bing Crosby is among the hotel’s most famous guests over the years. 

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NOW OPEN: FOUR SEASONS HOTEL BANGKOK 

AT CHAO PHRAYA RIVER WELCOMES GUESTS 

TO AN URBAN OASIS IN THE HEART OF THE CITY 

Four Seasons returns to Thailand’s capital with an all-new riverside sanctuary designed by Jean-Michel Gathy, 

featuring a collection of signature dining and bar experiences, an urban wellness centre, light-filled event spaces 

and expansive outdoor courtyards and terraces. 

Rising above the majestic Chao 

Phraya River in the heart of Bangkok’s 

Creative District is an enclave 

of tiered buildings, connected at 

ground level by a series of indoor 

and outdoor spaces, quiet courtyards 

and lively restaurants. Artfilled 

spaces, sophisticated lounges 

and lush tropical greenery are surrounded 

by the gentle sounds of 

water features and inviting openair 

terraces. Welcome to the allnew 

Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok 

at Chao Phraya River. 

“The much-anticipated return of 

Four Seasons to Thailand’s capital is 

nothing short of spectacular,” says 

Christian Clerc, Four Seasons President, 

Global Operations. “Guests 

will be in awe of the exquisite design, 

the world-class restaurant 

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and bar options, and a state-ofthe-art 

wellness centre. As always, 

the unparalleled, intuitive service 

from Four Seasons people will be at 

the centre of it all. Thanks to our 

visionary owner-partners at Country 

Holdings Group Public Company 

Limited, this magnificent Hotel 

combines everything that one has 

come to expect of Four Seasons in 

Thailand and around the world.” 

Located along 200 metres (650 feet) 

of open riverfront just 40 minutes

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from Suvarnabhumi International 

Airport along the famed Charoenkrung 

Road, the fourth location in 

the Four Seasons Thailand Collection 

offers myriad opportunities 

for locals and international travellers 

to make connections with each 

other and the exciting city that surrounds 

it. Features include a 299- 

room hotel, destination restaurants 

and lounges, stunning event spaces, 

and an urban wellness centre 

like no other. The complex also 

includes 366 Four Seasons Private 

Residences, opening in 2021. 

General Manager Lubosh Barta, 

who began his Four Seasons career 

in Bangkok 16 years ago and 

was most recently opening General 

Manager of Four Seasons Hotel 

Seoul, sums up the experience: 

“Like the city of Bangkok, our new 

Four Seasons is full of surprises, 

whether it’s the breath-taking river 

views, the rich design details, the 

perfect cocktail or a striking piece 

of art. We look forward to offering 

personalised experiences in an environment 

of safety and trust as we 

embrace Four Seasons enhanced 

global healthy and safety program, 

Lead With Care, with uncompromising 

Four Seasons service in a 

truly spectacular setting.” 

Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok is 

located within buildings design 

consulted by Hamiltons International 

architects. In describing his 

vision for the interiors of Four Seasons 

Hotel Bangkok, lead designer 

Jean-Michel Gathy of DENNISTON 

said: “Sometimes dramatic. Sometimes 

intimate. But always charismatic.” 

High ceilings and glass walls 

provide breathing space, while 

pools and flowing water echo the 

constant movement of the Chao 

Phraya River. Thailand’s natural 

beauty and the city’s urbane charms 

come together in every aspect of 

the interiors, punctuated by an art 

collection amassed by Gathy himself. 

Celebrating the country’s legendary 

craftsmanship and artistry, 

a dedicated ART Space in partnership 

with MOCA Bangkok running 

from lobby through to the river itself 

showcases contemporary Thai 

artists in changing exhibitions. 

Destination Dining, World 

Class Mixology 

In developing the food and beverage 

program at Four Seasons Hotel 

Bangkok, a dream team of experts 

in cuisines, room design and hospitality 

innovation came together 

to create a collection of original 

dining and drinking concepts, 

with a star-studded team of chefs, 

mixologists and sommeliers in the 

kitchens and behind the bars. Led 

by Executive Chef Andrea Accordi 

– previously of the eight Michelin-starred 

Four Seasons Hong 

Kong – along with French Executive 

Pastry Chef Bruce Trouyet, the 

team includes specialist culinarians 

in each restaurant. Philip Bischoff, 

who was previously lead bartender 

at the landmark Manhattan Bar in 

Singapore, now presides over the 

Hotel’s beverage program. 

All outlets are designed by the 

renowned team at AvroKo, with 

the exception of the signature 

Chinese restaurant, designed by 

Jean-Michel Gathy. Experiences 

include: 

• Yu Ting Yuan – Presenting authentic 

Cantonese cuisine in a 

high style setting amid lush gardens 

and a shimmering reflection 

pond. 

• Riva del Fiume Ristorante – 

Head Chef Enrico Maritan and 

his culinary team welcome guests 

with the aromas and flavours of 

locally and seasonally-inspired 

Italian dishes served along riverside 

terraces reminiscent of Italy’s 

Lake Como. 

• Brasserie Palmier – Also on the 

riverfront, the relaxed vibe of this 

French Tropics-inspired café sets 

the tone for enjoying brasserie 

classics with an emphasis on fish 

and seafood, including a wine and 

oyster bar. 

• BKK Social Club – Evoking the 

legendary glamour of Buenos Aires 

with a menu of bespoke cocktails, 

craft spirits, rare Champagnes 

and the finest cigars, this 

newcomer to Asia’s remarkable 

bar scene is set to make its mark. 

• The Lounge – Where international 

visitors mix with local patrons, 

The Lounge is the setting 

for impromptu get-togethers and 

a cosy afternoon tea. 

• Cafe Madeleine – A showcase for 

Executive Chef Bruce Trouyet and 

his pastry team, Cafe Madeleine is 

a neighbourhood pastry shop and 

café offering both indoor-outdoor 

seating and takeaway options. 

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Designer Rooms and Suites 

Modern rooms and suites have a 

warm, residential character with 

Thai touches, balancing contemporary 

aesthetics with high tech function 

and signature Four Seasons 

comfort. Each accommodation 

boasts high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling 

windows with river or garden 

views, and spa-like bathrooms. 

Among the accommodations, the 

Terrace Suites offer the ultimate 

in spacious luxury with landscaped 

and furnished terraces large 

enough to host a private dinner 

party. The 450 square metre (4,800 

square foot) Presidential Suite may 

be Bangkok’s finest address, with 

two-storey windows framing 10thfloor 

views of the Chao Phraya River, 

a large open living area with 

its own bar as well as a catering 

kitchen, up to three bedrooms and 

an oversized terrace with private 

plunge pool. 

Let’s Meet at Four Seasons 

From intimate gatherings to larger 

events, Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok 

offers a host of options for 

meeting planners, event hosts and 

wedding parties across more than 

3,800 square metres (41,000 square 

feet), all designed by Jean-Michel 

Gathy. Spacious, divisible rooms 

include adjacent outdoor terraces 

and gardens with panoramic river 

views, while the team of expert 

Four Seasons caterers and event 

planners are ready to bring each 

host’s vision to life in a safe setting, 

with every detail anticipated and 

executed to perfection. 

The signature space is the Four Seasons 

Grand Ballroom at 800 square 

metres (8,600 square feet) featuring 

a private entrance, pre-function 

foyer, soaring ceilings within, 

and a dedicated outside Ballroom 

Terrace. The Ballroom can also be 

divided in two. 

In the residential-style Conservatory, 

a smaller divisible ballroom 

offers 425 square metres (4,575 

square feet) of space plus a garden 

terrace. The unique Conservatory 

Kitchen hosts up to 200 guests 

for creative events, or change-ofscenery 

meeting breaks. Four additional 

studios complete the suite 

of meeting rooms. 

Meeting planners and wedding couples 

may contact meeting.bangkok@ 

fourseasons.com to begin planning. 

Coming Soon: The Urban 

Wellness Centre at Four Seasons 

Hotel Bangkok 

Across more than 2,500 square 

metres (26,900 square feet) of dedicated 

space, the Urban Wellness 

Centre is conceived along three 

streams of wellness, two floors of 

innovation and one holistic haven. 

“Every aspect of the spa places 

equal emphasis on the ideas of Mind 

(spirituality), Body (spa), and Work 

(fitness),” says Senior Director of 

Spa Sandie Johannessen. “With the 

Palm Courtyard at its centre, it’s a 

true oasis of wellbeing in the heart 

of one of the world’s busiest cities, 

where each guest will find peace, 

relaxation, renewal and even a bit 

of indulgence with the skilled guidance 

of our caring therapists and 

wellness experts.” 

Highlighted by a lavish spa suite 

with its own private bath and indoor 

garden, plus eight additional treatment 

rooms, the spa also includes 

a spacious consultation area with 

retail shop, and relaxation lounges. 

Additional services are provided 

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at the in-house hair salon, barber 

shop and nail salon. The fitness offering 

encompasses a naturally-lit 

state-of-the-art gym, a dedicated 

mind and body studio with regular 

open and private classes, and a 30 

metre (98 foot) lap pool. 

Bangkok’s Creative District 

Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok is in 

the heart of the city’s most remarkable 

community. Along the historic 

Charoenkrung Road and in myriad 

small streets and alleyways, the 

area is undergoing a renaissance as 

street food vendors are joined by 

food-forward restaurants, traditional 

crafts are side by side with 

bold contemporary art, and tiny 

stalls selling handcrafted wares sit 

next to eclectic shops filled with 

designer goods. 

Along Chao Phraya River, Four 

Seasons guests can head to ICON- 

SIAM, the city’s newest premium 

shopping mall, with direct access 

from the Hotel’s river dock. Or, 

take a water taxi to wander the river’s 

canals, floating kitchens, ancient 

temples and charming fishing 

piers. 

Not sure where to start? The concierge 

team at Four Seasons can 

arrange guided tours on land and 

water, tailored to each guest’s particular 

interests. 

Be Among the First to Experience 

the Newest Four Seasons 

In celebration of its grand opening, 

Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok 

is extending the Staycation at Four 

Seasons offer through February 15, 

2021, including daily breakfast for 

two, Hotel credit toward food and 

beverages, and guaranteed early 

check in and late check out. 

Additional packages can also be 

booked online, or by calling +66 (0)2- 

032-0888. 

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ITS LUXURIOUS 2021 KIMBERLEY CRUISE 

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A&K’s 12-night expedition from Broome to Darwin will showcase the spectacular 

Kimberley coastline from every angle. Explore the Lacapede Islands, 

embark on an exhilarating jet boat tour to the extraordinary Horizontal Falls, 

enjoy a unique low tide experience at Montgomery Reef, and witness the 

mysterious Bradshaw paintings at Jar Island. Other adventure highlights include 

a bird’s eye view on a helicopter ride to Mitchell Falls and an in-depth 

look at the incredible rock art of Bigge Island. 

Keep your eyes peeled for the thriving local flora and fauna, including spotting 

saltwater crocodiles and crabs on the Hunter River. A region boasting a 

kaleidoscope of natural beauty, be left in awe as you witness the wonders of 

King George River and Falls, the Ord River and Lake Argyle, and take to the 

skies for a Bungle Bungles overflight. 

A&K has exclusively chartered luxury mega-yacht ‘Le Laperouse’ for the journey, 

boasting elegantly designed cabins and spacious suites. Relax in complete 

luxury as you explore, with onboard facilities including an underwater 

lounge, swimming pool, salon, spa hammam, and fitness centre. 

A guest limit of 148 travellers, allowing for a spacious and comfortable adventure 

Travelling with A&K’s expert Expedition team who will bring the region to life 

with exhilarating excursions and engaging onboard activities: 

• An intimate personnel-to-guest ratio of 1 to 1.3 

• A private balcony for every guest room and suite 

• A choice of small-group guided shore excursions and Zodiac adventures. 

• All meals and an open bar on board are included, as well as all gratuities for 

onboard staff 

• A&K’s Traveller’s Valet laundry service 

• Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard 

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6 THINGS TO DO ON A STAYCATION 

IN YORKSHIRE 

2. 

Discover Yorkshire 

1. 

Get outdoors 

Focus on your health and wellbeing 

as you discover Yorkshire. Visitors 

to Harewood, for example, have access 

to 15 miles of footpath across 

the estate. These include sections 

of the Ebor and Leeds Country Way, 

as well as wonderful circular walks 

that take in spectacular views and 

vistas. Further afield, you can join 

sections of both the Dales and Pennine 

Way. Harewood was the location 

for the Tour de France Grand 

Depart in 2014 and has been used 

regularly since then by the Tour 

de Yorkshire, giving easy access to 

cyclists who want to recreate the 

peloton. There are also great photography 

and wildlife spotting opportunities. 

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Harewood’s location is one of its 

greatest assets, feeling remote and 

secluded, yet only a stone’s throw 

from busy nearby cities. Guests 

enjoy complementary tickets 

and access to historic Harewood 

House (used as a major set for ITV’s 

blockbuster series, Victoria) and 

grounds. There is a varied events 

programme, plus exhibitions of 

contemporary and renaissance 

art, a bird garden, farm experience 

and over 100 acres of exquisite 

formal gardens. We hope to trial 

safari style tours in 2021, allowing 

you to get up close to a wealth of 

wildlife and rare breed livestock. A 

stay at Harewood allows for easy 

day trips to the Yorkshire coast, 

North York Moors, Yorkshire Dales, 

York, Leeds, Harrogate and Ripon. 

Destinations as varied as Betty’s 

tea rooms, the Harrogate Turkish 

baths, Wensleydale Cheese, Malham 

Cove, Castle Howard, Harlow 

Carr, the ITV Emmerdale experience 

and Premier League football 

matches at Leeds United are also 

within striking distance. 

3. 

Stay in luxury 

Yorkshire offers all sorts of wonderful 

places to stay. Harewood 

Holidays, for example, has a unique 

collection of luxury self-catering 

holiday cottages set within the 

heart of the estate. The Grade II 

listed buildings, including former 

farm worker cottages and an ancient 

hunting lodge, have been lovingly 

refurbished. Each of the luxury 

cottages has its own distinctive 

style and décor (think mid-century 

modern Scandinavian living, 

and grand regal rooms inspired by 

Harewood House) with every one 

of them enjoying wonderful views 

of the estate. The properties cater 

for two to 12 people at a time and 

are available for short or week-long 

breaks. Many can be rented together 

for larger gatherings, such as 

weddings and family celebrations. 

Well-behaved dogs also receive a 

warm welcome at Harewood Holiday 

Cottages.

Situated in the heart of Yorkshire, nine miles from Leeds and Harrogate, the 

4,000 acre Harewood Estate nestles in a magical setting. 

Home to the Lascelles family since the 1750s, it has become a staycation 

destination of choice for those seeking to immerse themselves in spectacular 

surroundings. 

Ben Lascelles, managing director of the estate, suggests what those heading 

to Yorkshire for a staycation might enjoy about the experience. 

4. 

Sample Yorkshire’s 

best food and drink 

Head to Yorkshire to sample its delicious 

local produce. The Harewood 

Food and Drink Project collaborates 

with local artisan producers to create 

simple, sought-after products 

and experiences. The project’s executive 

chef is Josh Whitehead, 

Masterchef: The Professionals 2016 

quarter finalist and current Yorkshire 

Evening Post Oliver Awards 

Chef of the Year. Harewood outlets 

use produce sourced from the estate 

to offer guests food cooked in 

house, as well as bistro takeaway 

deliveries and fine dining events. 

Dishes use meat from our Hebridean 

black sheep, Highland cattle, 

Aberdeen angus and red and fallow 

deer, as well as heritage vegetables 

from our Walled Garden. Plus, our 

mulberry tree ice cream is made 

from the fruit, bark and other parts 

of a 100-year-old tree overlooking 

Harewood lake. Yorkshire has a 

wealth of other top quality restaurants 

and talented chefs all in easy 

reach of Harewood. Some of our 

favourites include the Black Swan, 

Home, True Foods, Stuzzi, Ox Club 

and the Man Behind the Curtain. 

5. 

Unique experiences 

There are many special experiences 

available in Yorkshire. Here 

at Harewood we are excited to 

have some fantastic new weekend 

breaks, ideal for those looking for 

a foodie experience, lined up for 

2021. Guests will enjoy a themed 

tasting menu, private picnic on the 

estate, afternoon tea on the terrace 

of Harewood House, breakfasts at 

Muddy Boots café, as well as generous 

hampers of Yorkshire produce. 

Look out for Japanese Sakura, 

inspired by Harewood Spring 

Blossoms (2-5 April), Summer Sustainability 

and a Zero Food Miles 

experience (2-5 June) and Harewood’s 

Autumn Harvest (5-8 Nov). 

6. 

A five-star welcome 

Anyone heading to Yorkshire for 

a staycation can be assured of a 

warm welcome. We try to cater for 

all requests and making people feel 

at home is always our number one 

priority. Visitors always comment 

not only on the high standards of 

cleanliness but also on how approachable, 

friendly and helpful 

our hospitality team are in ensuring 

their stay is extra special. We’re 

proud to be getting five-star reviews 

across all platforms. Whether 

someone is looking for a family 

friendly break, a cosy romantic escape, 

to take the dog away for the 

weekend or to book as a group for a 

special occasion we want to ensure 

they have a memorable holiday. 

For more information visit harewoodholidays.com and harewood.org 

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REASONS WHY SCOTLAND 

OFFERS THE PERFECT ESCAPE 

In what has been one of the most turbulent 

and stressful years in our lifetime, a recent 

trip to the Scottish Highlands allowed me 

to slow things down and restore some mental 

calm. Being surrounded by such breath-taking 

landscapes, peaceful nature and wildlife offered 

an outlet to an otherwise claustrophobic 

feeling that’s dogged the lockdown existence of 

2020. The Cairngorms is a mountain range in the 

Highlands, forming part of the Cairngorms National 

Park – the largest national park in the UK. 

Thanks to the team at Visit Cairngorms, I was 

able to discover an area perfectly nestled in this 

vast tranquil space. 

Wildcat Lodge 

The sleepy town of Boat of Garten – just a 

45-minute drive from Inverness Airport – offers 

perfect access to the wider Scottish Highlands, 

but it’s this picturesque village itself that is well 

worth exploring. Home to a number of luxury 

lodges hidden behind beautiful pine trees, it was 

Wildcat Lodge – arranged for me by Scotland Retreat 

– that was my abode for my time here. 

Fantastic wooden beams inside combined with 

a roaring fire make the lodge both rustically 

charming and cosy all at once. Sit back and enjoy 

the silence that’s only disturbed by the dulcet 

crackles of the burning logs keeping you warm. 

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Wildcat Lodge is perfect for a couple. The large king-size bed is wonderfully comfy, so a great 

sleep is ensured – especially after you’ve had a good soak in the hot tub outside in the private 

garden beneath the twinkling stars in the night sky! 

The open plan living area with adjoining kitchen is a home away from home. Seek out the local 

shops for amazing Scottish ingredients to cook a delicious meal. With a full-bodied bottle of red 

to accompany this, you should be in for a very romantic evening. 

The surrounding area is popular for walkers and cyclists, with local restaurants, cafes, and shops 

twinned with extraordinary views. Residents at Wildcat Lodge staying between May and October 

will also be able to gain access to Loch Vaa, where you can enjoy a day of trout fishing. The town 

of Aviemore is just a 10-minute 

journey away by car or by 

the quaint vintage local steam 

train and offers a number of 

activities, from skiing on the 

Cairngorm Mountains to quad 

biking, zip-lining and loads 

more! Plus, if you’re staying at 

Wildcat Lodge it would be remiss 

not to explore the wildlife; 

Speyside Wildlife arranges bird 

watching and guided tours. 

Glen Dye Cabins 

On the other side of the Cairngorms 

to the east, not far from 

Aberdeen, lies Glen Dye Cabins 

– an outdoor haven that The 

Sunday Times have voted in 

the top 25 cottages in the UK. 

Although WiFi is accessible, I 

highly recommend going completely 

off-grid during your 

time here to truly immerse 

yourself in the experience and 

to really reconnect with nature. 

Your body and your mind 

will thank you for it later. 

Set in a private estate of 

30,000 acres, there are five 

holiday-cottages. The pick of 

the bunch is The Sawmill. This 

campsite makes for a romantic 

outdoors retreat, with adjoining 

woods worth exploring 

during the day and a woodfired 

outdoor hot tub that’s 

perfect for the evenings. The 

Sawmill is also home to a fully 

refurbished 1955 Airstream 

Safari caravan, which is tucked 

away in a block of small pine 

wood and has a super king bed. 

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There is also a Keepers Hut with a king-size bed in it as well. Whichever you choose to sleep in, the 

gentle sound of the lade running through the campsite will lull you to into a peaceful sleep. 

The Seed Store, which dates back to the late 1800s and was originally built for the estate foresters, 

is home to a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, and sitting room with a log fire to keep you cosy 

and warm. Here you’ll find games and books to keep you occupied, as well as a vintage record player 

with a number of different albums to enjoy. Given the wooden building’s age, it certainly transports 

you back to a simpler time when the pace of life was slower and communication between your party 

was all you had. If you have a larger party for your stay, the Seed Store also has a king-size sofa bed. 

A short walk away you can go foraging for your own vegetables and eggs from the chicken coop, 

which makes for very authentic, enjoyable, rustically-made countryside meals. A real treat if you’re 

from the city. There’s a wood-burning stove at The Sawmill, as well as a yard with a Big Green Egg 

BBQ. There’s also a BYOB pub called The Glen Dye Arms where you can meet others, share stories 

and enjoy the company of people without external distractions of social media and devices. 

With its own custom-made, wood-fired sauna and being a dog-friendly place as well, you might find 

it difficult to tear yourself away from Glen Dye Cabins come to the end of your stay. 

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The Balmoral 

This luxury hotel is an open love letter 

to Scotland. The friendly staff 

will greet you in their Balmoral tartan, 

while classic Scottish artwork 

decorates the interiors and brings 

the country’s culture to life. Scotch 

is home to passionate, kilt-wearing 

whisky ambassadors and 500 malts. 

Though sadly closed during my recent 

stay, this nonetheless constitutes 

another visit someday. 

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Likewise, these testing times we’re 

living in currently has forced the 

temporary closure of The Balmoral’s 

Michelin-starred restaurant, Number 

One. Brasserie Prince remains 

open though, serving classic French 

cuisine with local Scottish produce. 

Brasserie Prince is relaxed, yet elegant. 

The buttery soft leather banquettes, 

gleaming mirrors, and brass 

touches would not look amiss in Paris. 

The restaurant gets its name from its 

address – No.1 Princes Street – a perfect 

location in the city. Right above 

the train station, it’s in the perfect 

juncture where New Town meets Old, 

lovingly casting glances in the direction 

of Edinburgh Castle, a stone’s 

throw from Arthur’s Seat. 

There are 167 rooms and 20 suites, 

all of which are classy, stylish, and 

very well maintained. The design was 

overlooked by Olga Polizzi and embodies 

the rich Scottish landscape. 

The colour schemes of blue and grey 

lend a calming feeling and pay homage 

to the country’s woodlands, hills, 

and lochs. The handmade beds, too, 

are sublime and literally fit for royalty; 

Glencraft is a supplier to the 

Queen at Balmoral Castle. 

This legendary hotel, part of Rocco 

Forte Hotels, has really cemented itself 

as a landmark clock tower, which 

acts as a symbol for its city, as well as 

a beacon for luxury hotels in Scotland. 

James Massoud 

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THE FUTURE OF “DESTINATION WORKPLACES” 

Fitness centers. Meditation rooms. Pool tables. Only a decade ago, luxury office amenities like these were 

nearly unheard of or only offered at the most progressive tech companies. Many employers seeking to remain 

relevant and attract top talent took notice and adapted their workplace designs to incorporate unique 

services and experiential offerings for their employees. Now, the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted another 

evaluation of how to best attract and serve employees who have become adjusted to working from home and 

other remote locations. 

The pandemic has revealed that some work can be accomplished in more places than just traditional office 

space. As a result, employers are searching for ways to motivate staff to return to the office and connect with 

each other and their organizations. Amenities like hazard pay, in-house meals and medical services, child care, 

outdoor walking paths, and improved technology are encouraging employees to return to the office in the short 

term. Employers are also seeking experiential long-term motivators for post-pandemic office life, including 

team brainstorming hubs, casual cafés and relaxation areas to provide an atmosphere for creativity and collaboration 

on site. 

“For several years, we’ve been seeing retailers expand into this experiential space,” explained Shawn Stoneburner 

of Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Property Southwest Florida. “Now, employers are taking that cue and 

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However, creating a great workplace experience can 

be challenging. With five generations now in the 

American workforce, employees have widely varying 

tastes and expectations. Employee insights are essential 

to determine appropriate amenities. Workers need 

to share their needs, wants, preferences and current 

challenges, so employers can create meaningful experiences. 

After surveying employees, employers nationwide 

have started offering outof-the-box 

amenities like personal 

errand-running and on-site childcare 

facilities. 

Amenities should also mesh with 

an organization’s corporate culture. 

For example, many companies have 

made employee wellness a strategic 

priority. Those organizations can 

provide fitness centers or walking 

paths to aid in physical well-being, 

and relaxation areas or meditation 

rooms to promote emotional 

well-being. This emphasis on employee 

wellness also includes safety 

considerations with the pandemic 

in mind. 

are trying to provide unique experiences at the office. 

As companies reassess their space needs for the post- 

COVID future, employee amenities need to be part of 

the total equation.” 

Many companies have the luxury of planning these 

perks from the ground up. NeoGenomics’ new headquarters 

in Southwest Florida, for example, will consist 

of a three-story office building, a two-story laboratory 

building, and other support structures totaling 

150,000 square feet. Also included in the design are a 

courtyard, an outdoor dining area, a fitness path, cafés 

on every floor, and team spaces to encourage collaboration 

once it is safe to gather. 

“A great example in our area is Scottlynn 

USA, who is focusing on health 

and wellness as it builds a new headquarters,” 

says Stoneburner. “Their 

plans include a walking path, fitness 

centers, and even a basketball court 

on premises. And they’re still adapting. 

When the coronavirus pandemic 

started, they improved their plans to add a new air 

filtration system.” 

Producing a creative and inviting living space was vital 

in the design process for Seagate Development Group, 

the developer for both Scotlynn and Neogenomics, 

whose new headquarters opened earlier this year. 

“Seagate paid attention to aesthetics to help promote 

creativity in its team,” says Stoneburner. “In addition 

to amenities like coffee bars, lounge areas, and collaborative 

workspaces, they also made the facility warm 

and inviting with an outdoor balcony and floor-toceiling 

windows.” 

As employers manage through the pandemic and work 

towards a post-COVID future, the way we look at our 

workplaces will certainly change. Encouraging interactivity, 

wellness and comfort will be high priorities 

for those who hope to retain their staff. Well-researched 

and strategic investments in these amenities 

today will pay dividends in terms of a more engaged 

workforce in the future. 

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question, a picnic on a secluded beach with no road access is the perfect day out. 

Auckland, New Zealand 

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COLMIA - LUXURY 

DUMBELLS SET 

Dumbbells - A whole new look. 

On a whole new level. 

COLMIA Bespoke 

luxury dumbbells set. 

Dumbbells are simply 

designed however simplification 

is unusual in 

similar accessories that 

have a combination of 

wood and stainless steel. 

European oiled walnut 

wood provides a good 

grip and gives pleasure to 

touch. 

This type of wood exhibits 

antibacterial properties, 

and, in combination 

with a fixed steel creates 

a harmonious system of 

health and nature. This 

is very important when 

using these luxurious 

accessories in special 

conditions. COLMIA is 

dedicated for the private 

use as well as for personal 

trainers and gyms. 

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MOST LUXURIOUS YOGA MATS TO 

INVEST IN RIGHT NOW 

Practice yoga, but make it fashion 

Yoga is a practical aid, not a religion. It is an ancient art based on a harmonizing system of development 

for the body, mind, and spirit. The continued practice of yoga will lead you to a sense of 

peace and well-being, and also a feeling of being at one with their environment. This is a simple 

definition made by yoga.org.nz. 

Keeping it luxurious, yet functional. These precious yoga mats will take your ‘extra’ yoga sessions 

to the next level. 

Take a look at some of the most expensive yoga mats in the world. These should give you some 

extra boost to workout. 

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Ermenegildo Zegna yoga mat, 500 USD, Ermenegildo Zegna 

You’re nobody until you travel with your own Ermenegildo Zegna yoga 

mat. Black and grey Ermenegildo Zegna Couture logo print yoga mat with 

a brand stamp at underside. Includes carrying strap. 

No Ka’oi mat, 415 USD, SAINT LAURENT 

Yoga mat decorated with the Saint Laurent Paris signature in collaboration 

with No Ka’Oi. This Saint Laurent Rive Droite exclusive is made in 

Italy. 

Burberry and Liforme Monogram Motif Yoga Mat, 420 USD, 

BURBERRY 

Brown rubber x Liforme Monogram Motif Yoga Mat from Burberry featuring 

non-slip rubber, PVC-free design, alignment markers for guided 

poses, and a monogram motif. This item comes with a protective case. 

Loewe Meraid-print Leather-strap Yoga mat, 490 USD, LOEWE 

Loewe’s yoga mat has been made in Spain from soft microfibre and features 

Paula’s Ibiza signature mermaid print. It comes with a long leather 

strap for easy carrying to and from the studio. 

“YOGA MAT”, 255 USD, OFF-WHITE 

Decked out with Off-White’s logo emblazoned across one side, and a 

large “WOMAN” in the cursive text on the other, the mat measures 173cm 

x 61.5cm edge-to-edge. The piece also comes with a neat wrap to help you 

store it when rolled, taking on the iconic “SHOELACES” tie that is often 

seen on Virgil Abloh‘s footwear pieces. 

Take a look at some of the most expensive yoga mats in the world. These 

should give you some extra boost to workout. 

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Chakracarma mat, 15,000-100,000 USD, CHAKRACARMA 

Made of handcrafted leather and studded with precious gemstones, the 

mat aims to help you activate your chakras and offer a luxurious healing 

experience. You’d better hope for a truly transcendent experience, however, 

because prices for a Chakracarma mat start from 15,000 USD up to 

100,000 USD. 

Yoga mat, 2,390 USD, LOUIS VUITTON 

Meditative stretching takes on a sleek bent with the Louis Vuitton yoga 

mat. It comes detailed with luxurious House signatures, including natural 

cowhide leather details and a Monogram canvas strap and cardholder. The 

mat itself is supple to the touch and features a nonslip finish for safety. 

Baller Yoga LXXX Mat, 1,500 USD, Baller Yoga 

BallerYoga mats begin with the same Horween Tanned-In-Tack football 

leather used by professional ballers and finish with a contract manufacturer 

specializing in high-end leather goods. Everything from the leather 

to the lace is 100% Made in the USA. 

HERMÈS Yoga mat, 20,000 USD, HERMÈS 

You can now do the downward dog on a Hermes yoga mat for 20,000 USD. 

If you’ve been struggling to nail your advanced yoga poses or meditation 

practice, Hermes has something that might help. Cue the Parisian house’s 

premium yoga mat, which comes in a handy bag for “the promise of a 

peaceful and relaxed practice in a distinctive style.” 

Chanel yoga mat, 8,860 USD, CHANEL 

Here’s a yoga-paraphernalia no lotus-position loving girl (or boy) should 

be without. This yoga mat will come in handy when you feel the intense 

need to meditate. 

Would you buy one of the most expensive yoga mats in the world? 

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F R E N C H 

E L E G A N C E 

MEET DELPHINE 

Have you ever wanted to know the secrets of French 

elegance? Indulge your curiosity and learn why French 

women exude eeortless elegance and sophistication in a 

meeting with our creative director, Delphine Genin. Meet 

the woman behind the label who is just as captivating 

through her designs, as she is in person. Across two hours, 

you will hear from Delphine about the couture world, why 

she believes French women are able to express their 

personality so naturally and receive personalised style 

advice, while enjoying premier cru champagne from the 

comfort of your own home. 

LEARN THE SECRETS 

OF FRENCH ELEGANCE 

A meeting with Delphine is full of her own personal stories 

and secrets about the way French women dress. It starts 

oo with a little bit about herself and how she came to 

starting the label. For her, the French attitude comes from 

verbal and non-verbal communication skills that include 

body language, etiquette, life skills, behaviour and 

appearance... 

The perfect balance between pleasure and education, 

you will leave your time with Delphine knowing a lot more 

about French elegance and sophistication. 

ABOUT DELPHINE 

Born in France, Delphine left a successful career in finance to pursue her passion for 

art and couture, completing her training at the prestigious Chanel-owned Ecole 

Lesage in Paris. Within only two years of commencing the label, Delphine Genin has 

been described as “pioneering a radical new concept” by the Australian Financial 

Review. 

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BIG BANG 

UNICO BERLUTI 

COLD BROWN 

Initiated four years ago, the collaboration between 

the French men’s fashion house Berluti and the 

watchmaking manufacture Hublot has given life to a 

series of unforgettable watches. Bringing together the 

former’s legendary Venezia leather and its patina with 

the latter’s art of fusion of materials, these different 

models have all had the Hublot Classic Fusion watch 

as their base. 

For this new reveal, the two Houses have gone back to 

the drawing board working hand in hand with Kris Van 

Assche, creative Director of Berluti, to design a model 

based for the first time on the iconic Big Bang Unico 

chronograph. 

For the first time, the emblematic 

Men’s fashion house and 

the watchmaker, both master of 

exceptional craftmanship, are 

focusing on the Big Bang Unico 

chronograph, for a limited series. 

“The Big Bang chronograph’s strong, unmistakeable and 

modern identity reflects the new Berluti’s universe and 

lifestyle. The patina is our trademark, usually present in 

our shoes and leather goods, but all that know-how can 

also be used for something totally different. Bringing the 

Cold Brown patina - which was inspired by an archive 

patina and renewed through a glaçage process to obtain 

a rich, cutting edge colour - to the Big Bang Unico is 

an opportunity for Berluti’s craft to be discovered in a 

new context. Using our tradition and heritage in innovative, 

forward thinking ways has opened up a world 

of possibilities.” - Kris Van Assche, Creative Director of 

BERLUTI 

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“It has already been four years since we began our partnership 

with the Berluti House. For the first time, we 

have chosen the Big Bang Unico model as the basis of our 

collaboration. The final result combines an exercise in 

style, due to Kris Van Assche’s flair for fashion, with an 

amazing technical feat made possible by the expertise of 

our watchmakers, designers and engineers, all of whose 

know-how was required to master the conception of this 

new bezel.” - Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of HUBLOT 

Thanks to their reputed mastery of materials, Hublot’s 

engineers here drew on the experience gained during 

previous collaborations with Berluti to be able to apply 

the house’s iconic Venezia leather to the Big Bang Unico’s 

dial. A construction built around a brass base encapsulates 

the leather between two pieces of sapphire 

glass, cut out for the first time to allow the wearer to 

admire the gears of the Unico movement. Thanks to a 

delicate process developed in collaboration with Berluti, 

the organic elements of the leather have been frozen, 

as if asleep, so as to render the living beauty of the 

natural hide unchanging. And for this new interpretation, 

the Venezia leather comes in Cold Brown patina. 

Diving into Berluti’s archives, Kris Van Assche decided 

to take inspiration from a past patina and bring it 

back up-to-date to create the Cold Brown patina. A 

glacé finish on it emphasizes the various brown shades 

composing this subtle colour. This patina is the result 

of a long and complex handwork. Each piece is unique 

thanks to the color variations due to this craftsmanship. 

Another innovation: whereas on previous editions, it 

was only reserved for the strap and the dial, the Venezia 

leather in Cold Brown patina also features on the 

watch’s bezel. This achievement was possible thanks to 

the development of an all-new conception of the piece, 

in two parts. The first part, in leather and around 1 mm 

thick, is inserted thanks to an adhesive and rigidifying 

resin onto a lower base in black ceramic, which is itself 

screwed onto the case of the watch. But like the strap, 

it will be able to continue taking on a patina over time. 

Of course, the heart of this Hublot Big Bang could only 

be the iconic Unico manufacture movement, a chronograph 

with flyback function. Here, this MHUB1242 

calibre beats at the heart of a case with a 45-millimetre 

diameter and offers a 72-hour power reserve. 

The Hublot Big Bang Unico Berluti Cold Brown watch 

fuses the heritage of the men’s fashion house Berluti, 

the vision of its creative Director Kris Van Assche and 

the mastery of materials of the Hublot Manufacture. 

Delivered in a casket signed by the two houses., presenting 

the emblematic Berluti shoehorn key ring and 

travel case, this model will only be available in a limited 

edition of 100 copies. 

Available in the Hublot Boutiques and on www.Hublot.com 

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CHAUMET: 

BEE MY LOVE 

PURE AND RADIANT 

An established Maison icon, Bee My Love 

revisits the imperial symbol of the bee 

with a fresh modernity, transforming the 

honeycomb of the hive through an interplay 

of gold and geometry. Rings, bracelets, 

necklaces and earrings in yellow, rose 

and white gold combine for a sophisticated 

and sensual look. 

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NEW PRECIOUS PIECES 

More precious than ever, the Bee My Love 

collection is enriched by new graphic creations. 

Chaumet reinterprets the timeless diamond 

necklace and tennis bracelet into 

a white gold parure that is deliberately 

modern, audacious and elegant all at once. 

Finally, a new Y necklace in rose gold has 

been welcomed in the collection, completing 

the declination of second skin effect 

jewellery pieces. 

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TIFFANY & CO. AND ELSA PERETTI 

PRESENT THE DSM EDIT 

A PERETTI® BONE CUFF LIMITED 

COLLECTION SPECIALLY CURATED FOR 

DOVER STREET MARKET 

November 2020 – In celebration 

of the 50th anniversary 

of the Bone Cuff, Tiffany & 

Co. and Elsa Peretti will introduce 

“The DSM Edit,” available exclusively 

at Dover Street for the first time. 

This limited offering will showcase 

an entirely new and dramatic style 

– the sterling silver Snowflake Obsidian 

(available exclusively) as well 

as the coveted blackcuff and original 

large cuffs crafted in sterling 

silver. 

Timelessly contemporary, organic 

and sensually minimal, the Bone 

cuff was first designed in 1970 and 

then introduced as part of Peretti’s 

first collection for Tiffany in 1974. 

Then considered to be one of her 

most revolutionary designs that 

turned the tide of modern jewelry 

history, the Bone cuff has since 

transcended the jewelry world, to 

become a true icon of 20th century 

design. The Bone cuff was, Peretti 

explains, inspired partly by the 

bones she saw as a child, and would 

sometimes secretly take home, 

from the Capuchin Crypt in Rome 

where the walls were embedded 

with shapely bones. She was also 

inspired by Gaudi’s architecture in 

Barcelona. 

“Things that are forbidden remain 

with you forever,” said Elsa Peretti. 

A collection of five different styles 

of the Bone cuff will be on display 

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for purchase in store and online 

at Dover Street Market in London, 

Ginza, New York City, Los Angeles 

and Singapore, from November 24, 

2020 until January 15, 2021. 

A new sterling silver Bone cuff inlaid 

with a drop-shaped carved 

Snowflake Obsidian, exclusive to 

DSM for the duration of the partnership, 

leads the selection and 

makes its world debut. The grayblack 

volcanic glass, speckled with 

white snowflake-shaped inclusions, 

has been hand carved in Peretti’s 

favorite organic and sensual 

drop-shaped form by specialist 

artisan-carvers, who have worked 

closely with the designer for decades. 

The voluptuous teardrop – 

a symbol of pure emotion – complements 

the sculptural contours 

of the cuff, and reflects Peretti’s 

love of nature and natural materials, 

and her pursuit of perfection in 

hand-craftsmanship. 

Through its interpretation of nature, 

sensual minimalism and a 

powerful monochrome colour 

scheme of lustrous black, sterling 

silver and intriguing Snowflake Obsidian, 

the curation has been carefully 

selected to highlight Peretti’s 

original contemporary ‘edge’ and 

resonate with DSM’s discerning, 

style-conscious clientele. All five 

styles are offered for both left and 

right wrists and prices range from 

$450–$2,700. 

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CHASING THE LIGHT 

THE GRAFF NAME IS SYNONYMOUS WITH THE WORLD’S FINEST 

YELLOW DIAMONDS. WITH INSIGHT FROM THREE INDUSTRY 

EXPERTS, MARIA DULTON UNCOVERS THEIR EXTRAORDINARY 

JOURNEY FROM RARE ROUGH STONES TO POLISHED BEAUTY. 

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If any stone can capture joy, 

the yellow diamond wins 

hands down. On the drabbest 

of days, the golden light 

from a perfect yellow radiates 

wellbeing like the warmth of a 

hazy summer afternoon. Could 

a yellow diamond be a contradiction 

of world order, a shard 

of sunlight captured forever in 

a virtually indestructible mineral 

born in the mysterious 

depths of our planet? 

Science tells us otherwise, and 

it is nitrogen, the rather less romantic 

element, that billions of 

years ago differentiated a colourless 

diamond from its daffodil-bright 

sibling. 

The yellow is the only coloured 

diamond whose grading begins 

on the lower end of the GIA 

D-Z grading scale and continues 

into the ‘Fancy’ hues, 

giving yellows the widest and 

most fascinating range of variants. 

The most prized are the four Fancy 

grades, from Fancy Light to topof-the-range 

Fancy Vivid, with its 

perfect equilibrium of colour and 

saturation. 

Until the discovery of diamonds 

in South Africa in the 

second half of the 19th century, 

few yellow diamonds had 

been found. Those from existing 

sources in India and Brazil 

were considered natural wonders 

worthy of curiosity cabinets 

and royal collections. 

But today, yellow diamonds are 

one of the most sought-after 

gems, and that is in no small 

part thanks to four decades of 

work by Laurence Graff, who 

was one of the first to shine 

the spotlight on Fancy yellow 

diamonds at a time when only 

white would do. 

Laurence Graff recalls the 

moment in New York, in the 

1970s, when a diamond cutter 

showed him a 31 carat yellow 

diamond. He was taken aback 

by how the radiant cut maximised 

its colour. Following his 

heart, he bought the stone, and 

from that moment on it could 

be said he had contracted an 

enduring case of yellow fever. 

It wasn’t long before he acquired 

and recut his first headline-grabbing 

yellow, the 47.39 

carat Star of Bombay, followed 

since by almost two dozen 

more outstanding yellow diamonds 

that are among the finest 

of their kind in the world. 

“Today, yellow diamonds are 

one of the most sought-after 

gems, and that is in no small 

part thanks to four decades of 

work by Laurence Graff.” 

Ever the innovator, ground-breaking 

techniques were developed 

by Graff to find new cuts that 

would best enhance the colour 

of a diamond. Today, discerning 

connoisseurs know that if they 

are looking for an exquisite yellow 

diamond, they will find it in 

Graff’s peerless collection. 

At 118.08 carats, the Delaire 

Sunrise remains one of the 

most famous stones cut by 

Graff and the largest Fancy 

Vivid Yellow square emerald 

cut diamond in the world. 

Beyond the perfect Fancy Vivid 

there is a growing interest 

in more unusual hues, from 

Brownish Yellow to Fancy Deep 

Orange Yellow. But, whichever 

you choose, the sun will never 

set on a yellow diamond’s ability 

to spread its brilliant and joyful 

glow. 

ALAN HART 

— The Scientist — 

Gemmologist and CEO of 

GEM-A 

As the former Head of the 

Earth Sciences Collection at 

the Natural History Museum in 

London, and now CEO of the 

Gemmological Association of 

Great Britain, I see diamonds 

from a scientist’s perspective. 

But yellow diamonds hold a 

very special appeal. 

At the British Museum there 

are drawers and drawers 

of white diamonds, but it is 

coloured diamonds that attract 

your attention. You just don’t 

see them that often, as only 

one in every 10,000 diamonds 

discovered displays colour. 

While colourless diamonds are 

almost uniform, I am fascinated 

by the cause of the colour 

in diamonds, as each one has a 

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unique history – whether it is the 

amount of boron present in blues, 

the structure of nitrogen in yellow 

diamonds, or the strain on the molecular 

lattice that gives pinks their 

rosy tones. 

Each nuance of colour has its own 

story that began in the earth billions 

of years ago. From its primordial 

state to observing the light effects 

and final colour achieved by a 

master cutter, the journey of a polished 

coloured diamond is perhaps 

one of the longest and most wondrous 

of any object on earth. 

The vast majority of diamonds, including 

yellows, were formed deep 

within the earth some three billion 

years ago, at depths usually greater 

than 140km. Here, in a part of the 

mantle that is relatively rigid, carbon 

is transformed under great temperature 

and pressure into a diamond. 

However, with a yellow diamond, 

the key difference is the inclusion 

of the element nitrogen within its 

structure. This causes the diamond 

to absorb light in the blue region of 

the visible spectrum, resulting in 

the yellow colour that we see. 

“A yellow diamond is a window into 

the workings of our planet.” 

The Fancy Vivid grading for a yellow 

diamond is light to medium in tone. It 

should not be too dark and have a very 

high saturation or strength of colour. 

In this category, the deep yellow 

colour is shown to its best effect, 

making it the most desirable colour 

grade. Although, beauty is in 

the eye of the beholder, and other 

grades and colours can be every bit 

as pleasing. 

Beyond its attractiveness, a yellow 

diamond is a window into the 

workings of our planet. While a 

jeweller seeks out perfection, as a 

scientist I am interested in the imperfections. 

Each trapped particle can tell us what 

minerals are forming deep within the 

planet that help to understand our 

earth, and even if there might be diamonds 

on other planets. 

And, remember, as we live on a dynamic 

planet, beneath our very feet 

diamonds are still being formed 

that may see the light of day millions 

of years from now. 

PHILIPPE FURCAGE 

— The Diamond Cutter — 

Master Cutter at Safdico 

Polishing a yellow diamond is all 

about keeping the colour within 

the stone and bringing it from the 

bottom to the top of the diamond. 

The colour should reflect back 

from the uppermost facet and not 

shine through, which is the opposite 

of what a polisher aims for in a 

colourless diamond. It is a skill that 

only a master cutter with at least 10 

years’ experience can attempt. 

You may have noticed that coloured 

diamonds often display a cut 

that is modified compared to their 

colourless counterparts, as again 

this helps hold the colour in the diamond. 

This is why most yellow diamonds 

are modified oval, cushion 

or pear cuts with the lower facets 

and corners angled, or modified to 

increase the intensity of the colour. 

For the same reason, you don’t often 

see a round brilliant cut yellow 

diamond with a deep culet, which 

would water down the colour. 

At the wheel, all we have is our eyes 

and some basic tools, and we really 

have to look for the colour. Each 

stone is different and a research 

project in its own right. 

It takes about six weeks to polish a one 

carat yellow diamond within the overall 

three-month process. But a big diamond 

can take a year or more to polish. 

We progress very slowly and gently, 

as yellow diamonds are more 

stressed than colourless diamonds 

due to their crystallisation process, 

which means they react differently 

at the wheel. 

It is also important to take into 

consideration the provenance of 

a coloured rough diamond as geological 

differences affect the hue 

and intensity in different ways, and 

how the diamond reacts to the polishing 

process. 

An experienced cutter can look at a 

rough diamond and evaluate what 

the final colour will be. This is down 

to experience, as often we are looking 

at diamonds at auction and are 

not able to make a window into the 

stone. But, even so, we can fairly accurately 

estimate the intensity and 

purity of colour. 

Once a yellow diamond is in our 

possession, we aim to take the colour 

up a level, from say Fancy Intense 

to Fancy Vivid, but it is always 

a gamble and not an exact science. 

Within each colour grade there are 

many subtleties of shades and intensity, 

so it is about finding the 

most beautiful cut for each stone. 

This is the old art of the polisher 

that only experience can teach. 

ANNE-EVA GEFFROY 

— The Designer — 

Design Director at Graff 

The range of yellow diamonds with 

which I work is exceptional in terms 

of colour, quality, cut and quantity. 

Few jewellers have the luxury of 

such a wide range of yellows at their 

fingertips, from the traditional colour 

gradings — Light to Vivid — but 

also exceptional examples of other 

colours such as Deep Orange Yellow 

and Brownish Yellow. 

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Because we have many valuable diamonds and also some 

of the rarest in the world, the design of a yellow diamond 

jewel is often based around the stone. I don’t dream up 

an idea and then look for the diamonds – I start with the 

stones. And in our atelier, diamonds, the epitome of femininity, 

are always referred to as ‘she’. 

It is vital to know the stones intimately so I hold them 

in my hands every day. Our London studio faces north, 

which offers the perfect light for looking at diamonds. 

I spend a lot of time studying each one, even before my 

initial gouache drawings take shape. 

With yellow diamonds in particular, I love making bracelets 

or watches that feature more than one stone. You 

don’t see this very often as other designers simply don’t 

have the yellow diamonds to choose from to create these 

magnificent combinations. 

We set yellow diamonds in yellow gold claws and baskets 

for the simple reason that it is less visible when 

looking into the stone, even if the rest of the jewel is 

in white gold. 

Yellow diamonds combine best with white diamonds, 

particularly in necklaces or bracelets, as they make the 

colours more intense. 

An exceptional yellow diamond, in my opinion, should 

be set into a ring. Whereas in a necklace you create a 

pattern that you fill with stones, a ring is the purest 

and most simple way to present a stone. 

And don’t forget that on your hand you share your stone 

through your gestures, and with each movement you see 

the beauty of a yellow diamond from all sides. 

When you see a bracelet or 

earrings made from dozens 

of yellow diamonds, 

the colours are so vibrant 

that they look almost unreal. 

And there is a skill to 

combining them so that the 

Vivid diamonds, the brightest 

of them all, don’t steal 

the show. 

“A ring is the purest way to 

present a yellow diamond, 

through gestures you share 

its beauty from all sides.” 

Unlike other jewellers, even 

after the gold frame of the 

jewel has been crafted downstairs 

in the workshop, it 

comes back to my team and 

we play with the angles and 

height of each stone to maximise 

the harmony and beauty 

until it is just right. 

We have to be prepared to 

start from scratch if something 

is not perfect, as our 

aim is to create a balance 

in the architecture of each 

jewel, which has to be as 

natural as breathing. 

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RICHARD MILLE LAUNCHES IT’S MOST 

COMPLICATED AUTOMATIC CALIBRE WATCH 

Richard Mille has recently launched a highly complex sports timepiece, a masterpiece of 

technical prowess designed for everyday use and for any situation, such is the latest 

execution of Richard Mille’s tireless quest for innovation, the new RM 65-01. 

The culmination of some five years of development, this automatic split-seconds chronograph is 

the most complex timepiece ever to leave the Richard Mille workshops. This model fully 

embodies the brand’s technical approach thanks to the combination of several additional 

functions, a very specific architecture and an extremely high-end aesthetic. All in all, a fabulous 

challenge of mechanical watchmaking that called for patience, technicity and utter perseverance. 

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THE CANARY DIAMOND 

By Us, By You, ByCanary 

Fine jewellery label ByCanary raises the curtains with a collaborative 

collection by Malaysian entrepreneur, Yiulin 

ByCanary is a new digital-first 

fine jewellery 

label set to launch 

on 8 September 2020 with 

eight core collections and 

a designer collaboration. 

Inspired by the aspirational 

personalities of today, 

we seek to offer our clients 

modular, affordable options 

to start building a collection 

of high quality stylish and 

expressive jewellery that 

grows with them. 

Launched and helmed by 

the veteran team at The Canary 

Diamond Co, we are a 

conscious, socially and environmentally 

responsible 

label that offers decades of 

industry know-hows, craftsmanship, 

and access to ethically-sourced 

gems and 

recycled fine metals. As we 

take a stand in giving back 

to the community, 10% of 

profits from all designer collaboration 

collections will 

be donated to a charity organisation 

of the designer’s 

choice. 

With our ears to the ground, 

we aim to not only address 

the gap in the region’s jewellery 

market for trendy designs. 

We set to pioneer high 

quality and environmentally 

conscious pieces by tapping 

on technological advancements 

to cater to an increasingly 

astute generation 

of shoppers. Our jewellery 

are designed not just to offer 

you an avenue for creativity 

and self-expression but are 

also a symbol for the causes 

you fight for. 

“Through the years at the 

Canary Diamond Co, we’ve 

received requests from 

customers to offer trendy 

ready-to-wear pieces that 

are 18K gold hypoallergenic 

and environmentally 

conscious. We’ve taken the 

feedback to heart and are 

proud to be able to make 

your dreams a reality. With 

ByCanary, we are also challenging 

traditional jewellery 

designs by collaborating 

with creatives out of the industry 

which has expanded 

our creative vision and artistic 

horizons as we bring 

you novel and fresh pieces 

in every collection. - Johnny 

Lam, Director, The Canary 

Diamond Co” 

Yiulin X ByCanary 

We are excited to be pushing 

the envelope of fine jewellery 

designs and reinvent 

the wheel through cross-industry 

collaborations. With 

our first collaboration, we 

are proud to be joining hands 

with Malaysian footwear designer, 

stylish entrepreneur, 

and mother-of-three, Ung 

Yiu Lin. 

“Every woman loves jewellery 

and diamonds. But the 

modern women of today no 

longer need to be gifted. We 

want to be buying our own 

diamonds — we work hard 

and sometimes we just want 

to buy ourselves something 

as a reward or to mark a 

special occasion. 

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What you’ll find in this collection 

are beautiful stackable 

and buildable pieces that will 

take you from day to night, 

from classy to edgy, which to 

me is the fun thing we are incorporating 

into fine jewellery. 

And you don’t have to fork out 

an exorbitant amount of money 

for it. - Ung Yiu Lin” 

A key feature of the Yiulin X By- 

Canary collection is its modular 

design ethos that offers the 

freedom to personalise their 

jewellery by harmonising different 

detachable components 

together. Inspired by Yiulin’s 

own style and lifestyle as a 

mother and a business woman, 

this collection is an ode to 

the modern woman who buys 

her own diamonds and wears 

them as an expression of who 

she chooses to be in any occasion. 

The White Gold Pear Head 

(4,900SGD/3,500USD) is a detachable 

centrepiece which is 

also available in emerald shape, 

round and asscher, which you 

may secure to the band of your 

choice: a simple round one for 

a minimal style or an octagonal 

cut for attitude with or 

without diamonds. Both jewels 

and bands are also available in 

yellow and rose gold. 

On its own, the asscher-shaped 

diamond studs in 18K black 

gold are already stunning 

enough to bedazzle your ensemble 

but dare to shine even 

brighter by adding the brilliant 

Sunray Accoutrements 

in black & white gold or the 

black diamond Wing-inspired 

Attachments to accentuate 

those diamonds. The studs will 

retail at (4,700SGD/3,400USD) 

and the add-ons will retail 

separately at (3,000SG- 

D/2,200USD) respectively. If 

you fancy a warmer shade, 

consider the Emerald Studs 

in yellow gold (4,800SG- 

D/3,400USD) which you 

may pair with the cascading 

chandelier (1,500SGD/1,100S- 

GD) for a statement look or 

dial it down a notch with the 

18K rose gold diamond drop 

(1,800SGD/1,300USD) for an 

effortlessly chic touch. 

Classics to match any outfit for 

every occasion. The Emerald 

Pendant is crafted in 18K white 

gold with nine diamonds, exuding 

an air understated elegance. 

To this, you may choose 

to complement it with a string 

of nine baguette diamonds to 

add an air of glamour and allure. 

The necklace and white 

gold Emerald Pendant retails 

at (4,200SGD/3,000USD) 

and the Baguette Drops retail 

at an additional (1,800SG- 

D/1,300USD) and (2,400SG- 

D/1,700USD) respectively. 

The Yiulin X ByCanary collection 

retails from (600SG- 

D/500USD) for rings to 

(22,300SGD/15800USD). To 

our belief that a successful 

company has a responsibility 

to the greater community, 10% 

of profits from this collection 

will go to the Dignity for Children 

Foundation in supporting 

their education. 

Black Gold Asscher Studs paired with Sunray Inspired 

Accoutrements and Wing Inspired Cuff respectively 

Detachable White Gold Pear Head with Round Diamond Band and Octa Band respectively 

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ByCanary Collections 

There’s more to the modern 

shopper than what meets the 

eye — each shape though simple, 

presents many facades, an apt 

representation of our multi-faceted 

charms. Modern Minimalism 

features the Hexagon Ring 

(800SGD/600USD) which makes 

for a chic metaphor for the many 

hats you wear. 

Crafted with nine round diamonds 

set in 18K white gold, this simple 

yet uniquely configured piece 

will be sure to add an element of 

originality to your look. Pair the 

ring with the Onyx Diamond Earrings 

(2,500SGD/1,800USD) from 

the Mono collection for an added 

geometric allure. Illuminated by 

10 shimmering round diamonds, 

this piece is shaped into arrows 

as a symbol of encouragement to 

follow one’s heart. 

Turn simplicity into opulence 

with some tinted stones from 

the Prism collection. The Purple 

Amethyst Diamond Earrings that 

retails for (2,400SGD/1,700USD) 

features two beautiful amethysts 

totalling 8.40 carats and 44 round 

diamonds, designed to elevate 

every outfit with sophistication. 

Also from the collection is the 

Green Amethyst Diamond Ring 

(3,400SGD/2,400USD) for an enlivening 

twist to your ensemble. 

This geometrically perfect ring is 

made from 18K white gold with a 

12.65ct centre stone and features 

68 round diamonds. 

Classic Collections 

You may find both simple and 

statement pieces in The Essentials 

collection. Look closer, and 

you will be smittened by the 18K 

rose gold Diamond Ring that effortlessly 

combines vogue and 

luxury straddling a fine line between 

minimalism and drama. 

This head-turner that retails 

at (2,000SGD/1500USD) features 

two plain and two diamond-pavéd 

bands, with two 

baguette diamonds taking centre 

stage. This is also available in 

white gold. 

Crafted in 18K rose gold, the 

Diamond Earring (1,200SG- 

D/1500USD) from the Zen collection 

features 12 brilliant round 

diamonds on each side, meeting 

ever so elegantly with a 0.15 carat 

diamond centrepiece. Pair this 

set with the 18K rose gold Diamond 

Ring (700SGD/500USD) 

to add that vintage poise to your 

look. For elevated elegance during 

your date nights, double up 

this ring with other skinny bands 

from the collection or from your 

own heap. All designs from the 

Zen Collection are available in 

rose gold and white gold. 

Tell your very own story with 

the jewellery you wear. Perfect 

for stacking and layering, 

the Love Letters collection features 

alphabets in 18K white 

or rose gold embellished with 

rows of diamonds and retails at 

(500SGD/400USD) for rings and 

(600SGD/500USD) for necklaces. 

For astrology fanatics, the 

constellation pendants from the 

Zodiac collection accented with 

round diamonds casted in 18K 

white gold will be the perfect gift 

for you. Each necklace retails at 

(800SGD/600USD). Sizes range 

quarterly from 5 to 13 for the lettered 

rings, as well as 16” and 18” 

separately for necklaces. 

The Lucky Charms Collection 

presents a light-hearted take on 

talismans with a modern twist 

of fate. Ward off negativity and 

keep that vivacious energy flowing 

with the eye, modelled into a 

ring (600SGD/500USD) and also 

available as earrings (800SG- 

D/600USD). Bestow good luck 

upon yourself or a loved one with 

the horseshoe necklace (800SG- 

D/600USD) crafted in 18K white 

gold and embellished with 13 

round diamonds as a fashion 

statement that is also often believed 

to be a symbol of good luck 

and protection. 

Mono: 18K W/G Onyx Diamond Earring 

Prism: 18K W/G Purple Amethyst Diamond Earrings, Prism: 18K W/G Green Amethyst Diamond Ring 

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IRON GREY COLLECTION 

Combining the elegance of grey glass with subtle 

touches of copper-enhanced stainless steel, this award 

winning collection reflects the true extent of the 

brand’s excellence and innovative nature in design and 

technology. 

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EXCLUSIVE: 

ELIE SAAB JOINS 

AMAZON’S 

LUXURY STORES 

Elie Saab is joining Amazon’s Luxury 

Stores, adding a high-profile designer 

and a layer of red-carpet glamour to the 

Seattle tech giant’s latest venture. 

“Everyone finds this an intriguing subject — 

we saw that Amazon has done things well, 

developing in a lot of sectors,” remarked Elie 

Saab Jr., chief executive officer of the label, 

speaking to WWD over FaceTime. 

Amazon unveiled its by-invitation Luxury 

Stores platform in September with virtual 

shop-in-shops from Oscar de la Renta and 

Roland Mouret, and plans to mould the project 

to suit consumer demands. Last week, 

accessories label Mark Cross announced it 

is joining as well, selling items ranging from 

small leather goods to home decor, priced 

between $175 and $2,990. Car Shoe and Clé 

de Peau Beauté are also on the platform. 

For Elie Saab, the move reflects a deeper push 

into the digital realm, as well as the American 

market. 

“We spoke a lot with key executives at Amazon 

— those associated with this project, in 

particular — discussing their vision and how 

they saw development of the activity, and integration 

in different markets,” recalled Saab. 

“This vision was aligned with ours. 

“Everything we do will be focused around the 

digital realm,” he added. This is not the first 

digital partnership for Elie Saab — the label 

has been sold on Mytheresa and Net-a-porter, 

noted the executive. 

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The Lebanese fashion house was 

also attracted by the tech company’s 

focus on the U.S. market. “It’s a 

good first step — mutually,” he said. 

The brand opened a store on Madison 

Avenue three years ago, and 

has worked with retailer partners 

in the U.S. over the years, including 

Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth 

Avenue, as well as other specialty 

stores. 

“These are historic partnerships 

that we really count on,” he said, 

confirming plans to continue with 

them. 

The foray onto Amazon’s Luxury 

Stories will not eat into the label’s 

business with retail partners, he 

predicted, noting that many clients 

continue to count on department 

stores for the shopping experience 

and brand discovery. 

The move is part of an overall 

strategy to reach new audiences 

that perhaps hadn’t considered the 

label so attainable, he suggested. 

His father, designer Elie Saab, is 

known for airy, pastel gowns embellished 

with elaborate beadwork 

and feathers — popular with brides 

in the Middle East and international 

celebrities seeking to stand out 

at red-carpet events. 

“We expect to expand and reach 

a different clientele, perhaps a bit 

younger that might know the brand 

by name but think it’s maybe an 

unreachable haute couture brand 

— whereas we have done a lot to 

develop accessible products,” said 

Saab. “When people come into the 

stores, they are surprised to have 

products that they didn’t think 

they’d find at Elie Saab.” 

New lines include children’s wear 

and a home collection. The latter, 

which spans decorative cushions 

and throws, as well as lighting and 

carpets, debuted last year under 

license with Swiss firm Corporate 

Brand Maison. Elie Saab also reinforced 

another unit of its business 

by signing a five-year license with 

OLG Onward Luxury Group for the 

production and distribution of its 

footwear and leather goods. 

Saab stressed the importance of 

adapting to a changing environment 

in order to maintain relevance. 

The executive sees a new worldwide 

model of digital marketplaces 

being developed, with actors like 

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Farfetch pioneering the structure of bringing 

different brands together, noting they can 

operate in the online world much like concession 

models in retail. 

With their eyes on China, Alibaba, Farfetch, 

Compagnie Financière Richemont and 

François-Henri Pinault, managing partner 

of Kering-owner Artemis, last month announced 

a partnership that is sure to accelerate 

the digitalization of the luxury market 

worldwide. 

For Elie Saab, the Amazon partnership brings 

it a strong shop-in-shop presence in the U.S. 

market, and the label could forge similar arrangements 

with other partners, the executive 

hinted. 

Although the brand does not have a physical 

presence in Asia, it is popular with Asians 

consumers, including Chinese, who have 

purchased its clothing in London and in 

Dubai, with a high level of loyal haute couture 

clients, according to Saab. It also enjoys a following 

on social networks in China, he added. 

Describing the site on Amazon Luxury Stores, 

he said there will be links between editorial 

content and items for sale. 

“Consumers need to understand the brand, 

and immerse themselves in the brand content,” 

he said. 

It has been a challenging year for Elie Saab. 

Red-carpet events and weddings were shut 

down by the coronavirus pandemic in the 

spring, and in August came a massive warehouse 

explosion in the port of Beirut that 

damaged the brand’s headquarters. The 

company has moved forward in the face of 

the difficulties, said the executive. 

“Our priority was to really to pick ourselves up 

and continue no matter what it takes, because 

this is how we have built our company, 

our organization and this is the real 

meaning of resilience,” Saab said. 

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Now, efforts are focused on 2021, with a 

number of collections being prepared, as well 

as brand extensions including watches and 

eyewear. The brand recently opened a show-

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room for its home designs in Milan, 

which Saab said have been well received 

in various markets, despite 

the pandemic. There are plans for 

further spaces to showcase the 

home collections in Beirut, near 

the brand headquarters, in Dubai 

and a shop-in-shop in Harrods. 

“The product speaks for itself — it’s 

not linked to brand in a literal way, 

but portrays the universe of the 

brand,” he said. 

Elie Saab boasts boutiques in Beirut, 

Dubai, London, Paris, New 

York, Doha and Istanbul and will 

proceed cautiously when it comes 

to international expansion. 

“This doesn’t mean opening shops,” 

he said, explaining that the idea of 

expansion today means something 

different than it did a decade ago. 

Brands like Elie Saab can expand 

through product categories as well 

as their online presence, he said. 

“In our case, we are an independent 

luxury brand. We have to have our 

own pace and in the end, the customer 

is the key so we have to do 

everything to keep on serving our 

customers in the way they expect 

to be served by us,” he said. 

The family-owned label’s store 

presence will remain important in 

key capitals of the world, he added, 

noting that customers of such 

products will always want to experience 

the brand in a physical setting 

and meet the people behind it. 

“We have fashion advisors, not 

sales associates, he added. “After 

they leave the store, if they decide 

to buy it on Amazon or buy it on 

whichever platform, it’s fine – it’s 

serving the same purpose,” he said. 

The project with Amazon moved 

quickly, the online store readied 

in less than two months, Saab 

said, noting he was happy to see 

the company improve its structure 

during the pandemic, both its operations 

and organization. 

“To keep up with the constant 

change in the world, we need to be 

agile and dynamic and this project 

showed a lot of organizational effort,” 

he said, noting he was thankful 

to the company’s teams for laying 

the groundwork for 2021. “The 

world is changing—you have to be 

able to keep up.” 

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LIVE DESIGN BY L SAHA 

AT LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL AND LONDON FASHION WEEK 

PERFORMED BY LABONI SAHA 

L Saha presented a Live-Design Exhibit, showcasing the process of hand making a 

dress from start to finish, spanning through the length of London Design Festival, 

2020 (12 th -20 th September) at Somerset House. 

A 

100% handmade evening dress 

was created during the exhibition, 

from sustainably sourced natural 

material (yarn) that was weaved into a 

finished garment. No machine stitching 

was used in the process, making the garment, 

a product with exceptionally low 

carbon footprint. The exhibition captured 

the mak-ing of a 100% handmade 

garment, the day-to-day design stages 

within a scene of designer’s work-space. 

“I have, for many years worked behind 

the scene to develop designs that are 

fully hand made at our studio in London. 

This is the first time, we have the 

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opportunity to showcase this to a wider 

audience and the end consumer.” says 

Laboni. 

She further added, “The project came 

to fruition at a time when ‘Sustainability’ 

and ‘Transparency’ have become irreplaceable 

across all sectors and specially 

in the luxury sector. Our aim was 

to highlight these components through 

an interactive exhibit that, the London 

Design Festival audience have hopefully 

enjoyed”. 

The finished garment was presented as 

part of L Saha’s London Fashion Week 

presentation, that took place at Somerset 

House and was open to press and 

accredited industry professionals. 

The Live-Design-Creation was performed 

by Laboni Saha, Creative Director 

of true-luxury womenswear label L 

Saha and the event took place at Somerset 

House in London, where L Saha is 

based as part of Somerset House’s community 

of creative enterprises. Both L 

Saha and Somerset House is committed 

to collectively reducing its impact on 

the planet through its work. 

Further details about the event is available 

via LFW@LSaha.co.uk 

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Passion for 

Fashion 

DIOR UNVEILS 

ITS NEW B27 SNEAKERS 

Dior unveils exclusively online and in a selection of stores the B27 

sneakers, a new fashion statement for men and an expression of 

the sportswear spirit Kim Jones, Artistic Director of Dior men’s 

collections, adores. Channeling diverse inspirations, from the vintage 

look of ’80s tennis shoes to the skateboarding universe, these new 

sneakers feature an urban, sporty and refined line. 

The new B27s combine Dior’s creative audacity with its leather-working 

heritage. Each step of the manufacturing process, from edge dying 

to topstitch, reflects the exceptional savoir-faire of the Petites mains in 

the House’s Italian workshops. The result is a sophisticated assemblage 

with combined and layered inlays to create a unique three-dimensional 

effect. 

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Casa 

Goals 

SKYLIGHT HOUSE, 

BY CHENCHOW 

LITTLE ARCHITECTS 

The Skylight House inverts a traditional Victorian 

terrace house. The living rooms are relocated 

to the top floor where there is better 

access to views and sunlight, and the secondary 

bedrooms are placed on the ground floor. 

The design is imagined as two fluid horizontal 

planes inserted within the traditional envelope; 

one folding to form a ground plane that 

mediates the natural ground levels along the 

site; and a second along the ceiling line which 

fragments and undulates to permit sunlight 

into the length of the building. The ground 

plane has been cut around a central courtyard, 

which along with the sculptural southern facing 

skylight, brings light into the living, kitchen 

and dining spaces. These two planes act as 

spatial dividers as well as create a light filled, 

open fluid space unfamiliar in a traditional terrace 

house. 

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Tech 

Trends 

HOW TO 

CLEAN YOUR 

PIANO 

DISINFECTING PIANO KEYS 

• To disinfect your piano — the keys are the most important 

part. Over-the-counter hydrogen peroxide 

available from any pharmacy, is safe for piano keys. 

• Dampen a cotton pad with hydrogen peroxide and use 

the pad to wipe down the piano keytops (back to front) 

between players. 

• Use diluted alcohol-based disinfectants, do not use 

bleach-based disinfectants or any product containing 

citrus. 

• If using a spray or liquid bottle, use a disposable pads 

or soft cloths. Put the disinfectant on the towel and not 

the piano. 

• Always follow up with a dry towel and never leave any 

liquids on the piano or keys. 

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GENERAL CLEANING 

GUIDELINES 

• The exterior of your Steinway piano 

is actually quite easy to keep 

clean. A clean piece of fine knit 

cloth, lightly dampened with plain 

water is the most convenient and 

safe method for removing dust and 

finger marks that occur during normal 

use and play. High-polish finishes 

should be wiped lightly with 

the use of a microfiber polishing 

cloth. 

• Due to the wide range of cleaning 

products available, it is advisable to 

test on an small unexposed area of 

the finish to ensure that the product 

will not damage the finish prior 

to using on visible surfaces. 

• Waxing and polishing is not recommended, 

as this can lead to build-up 

which can only be safely removed 

by trained professionals. Wipe your 

piano’s keyboard frequently with a 

clean piece of soft cloth, very lightly 

dampened with plain water. 

• Never allow dampness to seep 

between the keys or down into the 

keybed — this can cause swelling 

and hamper the free play of the 

keys. 

• Never use solvents of any kind to 

clean either the black or the white 

keys of your Steinway piano — they 

can damage the fine finish of the 

keys. 

• Don’t put pots, vases, pictures, 

drinks or objects of any kind on top 

of the piano. The finish can be damaged 

by any foreign objects placed 

upon it and, in addition, they can 

have a ruinous effect on the sound 

of the piano. 

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LOUIS VUITTON HORIZON EARPHONES 

DESIGNED BY VIRGIL ABLOH 

Louis Vuitton releases a new design of the 

cutting-edge Horizon Wireless Earphones imagined 

by Virgil Abloh. 

Joining the four existing earphone designs, the new 

black and neon green edition plays with some of the 

Men’s Artistic Director’s recent signatures. Puffed 

black matte acetate is embossed with the Monogram 

motif and topped with a neon green Monogram 

flower for a fashion-forward effect. 

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LUXURY FASHION HOUSE BALENCIAGA 

CREATES A FREE VIDEO GAME: 

AFTERWORLD 

Luxury fashion house Balenciaga has created 

a free video game to showcase its 2021 fashion 

line: Afterworld: The Age of Tomorrow. Experience 

the company’s Fall 21 fashion show from 

your computer screen. In the official press release 

for the game, it’s called “the largest volumetric 

video project ever undertaken.” 

Afterworld: The Age of Tomorrow 

Users can see the Fall 2021 collection by 

playing Afterworld: The Age of Tomorrow, 

which expands upon and evolves from the 

Summer 21 PreCollection. The computer 

“game” allows players to pick their fighter 

from a slew of models. They enter the 

year 2031 and begin their quest to conquer 

the virtual dystopian future, exploring five 

zones. 

According to the official website: “The game 

and the collection imagine a near future in 

which clothing is meant to transform over 

many years. Treatments tease out the aging 

process of materials, emphasizing the 

idea of wearing something for decades or 

repurposing it forever.” Not quite the future 

I imagined when playing Death Stranding, 

but it’s certainly something. 

Some clothing highlighted by the website 

featured in the game includes “Elizabethan 

armor made in the exact same way it was 

centuries ago appears in a new allegoric 

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context, as if destined for a modern-day 

Joan of Arc…” “NASA logos from disparate 

eras…” “Alien-shaped anatomic sunglasses…” 

and “Gaming Champion uniform” with 

a variety of logos such as the PS5 logo. Plus 

a fully 3-D printed product, which is just 

one of the many products featured pointing 

to the future of “fashion.” 

The creator of the game, Demna Gvasalia, 

wanted to focus on heroes when making 

the game. He chose to let video games 

express his fashion collection in order to 

create an “allegorical adventure” linked to 

“mythological pasts and projected futures.” 

In an email interview between WWD and 

Demna, he shared his own personal heroes: 

“My grandmothers, my parents and [husband] 

Loick are my personal heroes of all 

times… In mythology it is Achilles, because 

I love a hero who has a small but dangerous 

weakness. In history, it is Joan of Arc 

because she is a symbol of fearless eternal 

youth and bravery. And in gaming, it is Aloy 

from ‘Horizon Zero Dawn’ because she is an 

outcast, just like myself.” 

Why You Should Care 

While I’m not the most fashion-forward 

person (unless we’re talking “geek-chic”), I 

do think this is a new story worth noting 

as it’s a very innovative way to demonstrate 

your clothing line. This innovation could be 

implemented in numerous ways to other 

brands, whether they be fashion lines or 

conventions. Plus, this is the perfect time 

for such innovations since many of us are 

stuck at home due to the pandemic. 

The game being free also opens up the luxury 

brand to consumers from every income 

bracket. As Highsnobiety comments in 

their news coverage: “By granting everyone 

access to the ‘show,’ Balenciaga breaks out 

of the outmoded idea that luxury should 

be restricted to an elite few and instead 

positions it as something people can resonate 

and interact with regardless of who 

they are and where they fall in the fashion 

hierarchy. That’s the meaning of luxury today.” 

That does mean their fashion line will 

be affordable to the average consumer as 

well… right? 

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BANG & OLUFSEN EXPANDS ITS 

BEOVISION TV PORTFOLIO 

TIMELESS DESIGN AND AWARD-WINNING SOUND PERFORMANCE 

Bang & Olufsen today announced the expansion 

of its TV portfolio with the new 48” Beovision 

Contour, updates to Beovision Eclipse-55 2nd 

Generation and the addition of Beovision Harmony 

Motorized Floor Stand to its outstanding collection. 

“Sound is more than half the picture” is at the heart 

of Bang & Olufsen’s Beovision philosophy. Combining 

an integrated 3-channel powerful sound system with 

the latest generation OLED TV technology from LG 

Electronics, renowned for excellent visuals, Bang & 

Olufsen’s TV portfolio guarantees a truly immersive 

home entertainment experience. This winning formula 

makes Bang & Olufsen one of its kind in the market 

by offering the best in performance whilst maintaining 

an uncompromising approach to design and 

craftsmanship. With the launch of Beovision Contour, 

Bang & Olufsen’s TV portfolio now offers a range of 

TVs available in 48” to 88” screen sizes with three diverse 

concepts to suit any requirement: 

• The minimalist 48” Beovision Contour delivers an 

all-in-one TV and music experience achieved using 

sound technology based on the award-winning Beosound 

Stage 

• The 55” and 65” Beovision Eclipse offers a superior 

TV and music experience and can be connected 

to external speakers via the built-in surround sound 

decoder to create even more cinematic impact. The 

addition of a motorized floor stand and wall bracket 

allows for a high degree of placement flexibility 

• Beovision Harmony is designed as 

a centerpiece for large screen cinematic 

home entertainment, covering 

screen sizes 65” to 88”. With a 

built-in 7.1 surround sound decoder, 

it is possible to connect eight Beolab 

speakers such as Beolab 18, Beolab 

50 and Beolab 90 for the ultimate 

cinematic experience. The customer 

can choose from an array of different 

colours and finishes to create a 

unified aesthetic across products. It 

is also possible to create a bespoke 

finish on Beovision Harmony, Beolab 

50 and Beolab 90 for those who wish 

to own a completely unique product 

Beovision Contour 

Beovision Contour is an all in one 

cinema and music experience within a 

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single unit, allowing you the freedom to use it as a primary or 

secondary depending on the size of your home. 

Beovision Contour can be placed anywhere for optimum 

décor integration, whether it be in the kitchen, bedroom or 

living room, positioned on the floor, wall or table. Beovision 

Contour has been created to conceal unnecessary clutter 

whilst revealing timeless design elements and natural materials 

to compliment any home interior. 

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Choose from three colourways available in Silver, Black Anthracite 

and a beautiful Gold Tone, with matching fabric or 

wood veneer finishes for the speaker front cover. The wood 

veneer is available in Light Oak or Smoked Oak to match your 

colour option for the aluminium frame. All cables are routed 

through the centre rear of the TV and hidden from view, 

offering a holistic 360-degree design, which allows the 

TV to remain visually appealing from any angle. 

“We are excited to launch Beovision Contour, a screen 

viewing experience that doesn’t compromise on quality 

or design aesthetics despite its size. Our customers tell 

us there is a need for a mid-sized screen solution with 

flexible placement options built to the highest standards 

of performance and design, which is why we made 

Beovision Contour”, says Christoffer Østergaard Poulsen, 

SVP of Product Management at Bang & Olufsen. 

Three stand options have been designed as an integrated 

element of Beovision Contour to create its minimalist 

appearance. The aluminium floor stand can be manually 

turned 180 degrees either side to ensure the best 

viewing experience and has a light and modern aesthetic. 

If you would rather mount your Beovision Contour 

on the wall, Bang & Olufsen have cleverly engineered a 

wall bracket that allows you to move and angle the TV 

to suit your viewing arrangement. Bang & Olufsen have 

also created a tabletop stand made from a solid, rectangular 

aluminium billet to ensure that the TV can be 

placed on a shelf or floor. 

Evolved from Bang & Olufsen’s design language and designed in collaboration with Torsten Valeur, Beovision Contour 

is classic and simplistic, stripped of superfluousness. The magnificent aluminium frame that outlines the 

screen inspired the name of ‘Contour’, showcasing Bang & Olufsen’s unrivalled expertise in aluminium manufacturing 

at Factory 5 in Struer, Denmark. The anodization to the surface of the aluminium has been achieved by a 

process of silver polishing before etching to create a satin finish that is both refined and delicate. 

Behind the speaker cover of Beovision Contour are eleven powerful speaker drivers and amplifiers with sound 

technology from the award-winning Beosound Stage. It also includes 4 x 4-inch bass drivers custom designed with 

focus on allowing bigger cone movement which provides an improved bass performance down to 30 Hz. Equipped 

with the latest-generation 48” OLED screen from LG, Beovision Contour is second to none when it comes to realistic 

colour rendering, and absolute black levels which allows for the full Bang & Olufsen TV experience. All integrated 

sources can be conveniently controlled by the Beoremote One, a remote crafted from a single, extruded 

piece of aluminium. 

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Beovision Eclipse 2nd Gen 

After the success of the best-selling Beovision Eclipse 

1st Gen available in the most popular screen sizes of 

55” and 65”, Bang & Olufsen have launched Beovision 

Eclipse 2nd Gen. This has been updated to include the 

latest LG OLED GX screen technology and a sound-centre 

upgrade to cater for the new screen. The Beovision 

Eclipse 2nd Gen offers a superior TV and music experience 

due to its integrated powerful 3-channel stereo 

setup, which ensures crisp and detailed speech and 

dialogue. It is now possible to connect wired and wirelessly 

to additional Beolab speakers via the integrated 

surround sound decoder, enabling a fully-fledged 7.1 

channel immersive cinematic experience. You can now 

turn the TV screen to your favourite viewing position 

with the push of a button thanks to the addition of a 

motorized floor stand or motorized wall bracket, offering 

a high degree of placement flexibility. 

Beovision Harmony Floor Stand 

The concept for Beovision Harmony was to integrate a 

very large screen in a main room by staging the experience 

with magical movement. This created a solution 

to the dominance of a black screen when a TV is not 

WWin use and was achieved by partially covering the 

screen with the speaker covers. 

The iconic Bang & Olufsen cinematic sound performance 

is delivered with brilliant speech intelligibility 

and power, whilst the imaginative design transforms 

Beovision Harmony into much more than a lifeless 

black screen when not in use. 

This TV has been taken to the next level with the addition 

of a new motorized floor stand available in Silver, 

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Brass tone, Bronze tone and Gold tone to match the aluminium 

covers. Beovision Harmony Floor Stand gives 

you more placement choices and provides a perfect 

viewing experience from every angle. The motorized 

stand has been carefully orchestrated to complement 

the movement of Beovision Harmony and provides an 

even more impressive staging of the experience. 

Bang & Olufsen’s Beovision portfolio demonstrates its 

uncompromising approach to design, craftmanship 

and sound performance to offer the ultimate cinematic 

and immersive audio-visual moments. 

Pricing and availability 

The Beovision Contour, inc. wall bracket (RRP 5700 

EUR / 5150 GBP / 40000 DKK) ), Beovision Eclipse-55 

2nd Gen, inc. motorized floor stand (RRP 17400 EUR / 

15100 GBP / 127400 DKK ) are available online and in 

Bang & Olufsen stores in Europe from November 2020. 

Global availability from February 2021. 

Beovision Harmony 65” inc. wood covers and motorized 

floor stand (RRP 17400 EUR / 15100 GBP / 127400 

DKK) is available online and in Bang & Olufsen stores. 

To find out more, follow the conversation at @bangolufsen 

on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter ,YouTube 

and Linkedin using #BeovisionContour, #Beovision- 

Harmony and #BeovisionEclipse. 

For further information, please contact: 

Bethan Beckett, Global PR Manager Email: bebe@bangolufsen.dk 

Phone: +45 9684 1888

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Matakana's Sculptureum is an art, gardens, food and wine experience by husband and wife 

team Anthony and Sandra Grant. It currently displays around 650 artworks that have been 

collected over 20 years. We asked Anthony about the creation of Sculptureum. 

How did the idea for Sculptureum originate? 

I wanted to create a place that shows how many forms of art can be fun and interesting. I 

have found a lot of people are disillusioned with traditional art galleries and want to show 

them art can enrich their lives in ways they had not realised. 

Why is it called Sculptureum? 

The name Sculptureum is a blend of 2 words – “sculpture” and “museum”. That is because 

all but a handful of works on display are three dimensional. There are also examples of 

nature as art in exotic birds and huge rabbits. 

What can visitors expect to see and do? 

There are 6 indoor Art Galleries and 3 Gardens – each area has a mix of local and 

international artworks and sculptures. Guests can enjoy dining at our restaurant Rothko, or 

visit our cellar door to sample a selection of Sculptureum’s own wines. 

What was important to you when designing Sculptureum? 

I wanted to create a diverse experience with different forms of art in different settings. 

There are five “intellectual areas” in the gardens which display quotes on different themes: 

gardens, inspiration, music, art, and the animals. 

What do you hope visitors will take away from Sculptureum? 

If people leave thinking that life is a little better for having seen the gardens and galleries, 

I will be happy. 

Anthony’s weekends are usually spent at Sculptureum where he is willing to give 

background information about the art and assist visitors to gain a fuller understanding of 

the origin of works and why he has bought them.

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News 

A LUXURY WEEKEND 

ESCAPE TO 

CARDONA TERRACES 

NEW ZEALAND 

6 - 8 Nov 2020 - Guests of The Luxury Network 

New Zealand were treated with a weekend 

escape to Cardrona Terraces, a luxury lodge 

near Wanaka in the spectacular South Island. 

Departing Friday morning, guests were picked 

up from the airport and whisked away to a long 

lunch at the stunning Amisfield Bistro where 

they ate fresh West Coast crayfish, South Island 

Paua, and a host of dishes specially arranged by 

head chef Vaughan Mabee while relaxing in the 

afternoon sun. We then loaded into a fleet of 

black SUVs and were delivered to the Cardrona 

Terraces, our luxury base for the weekend. 

The lodge is surrounded by stunning mountain 

views and is the perfect base for exploring 

the area, with large spacious ensuite rooms, a 

heated swimming pool, and tastefully decorated 

with hunting memorabilia. 

Saturday was spent white water rafting on the 

Tuki Tuki river following by a delicious lunch 

cooked for us on an open campfire. Returning 

to the lodge for some R&R we were then treated 

to a wild meat dinner cooked by the talented 

in-house chef. 

The group were to depart on Sunday for Mt 

Cook with helicopters landing on the lawns of 

Cardrona Terraces, however, the weather dictated 

some local shopping in Wanaka, a trip to 

The Cardrona Distillery for a tasting of local 

gin, vodka, and whiskey, and lunch at The Hills 

golf course surrounded by spectacular sculptures. 

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News 

THE LUXURY NETWORK NEW ZEALAND 

CELEBRATES THE MELBOURNE CUP 

3 Nov 2020 - The 2020 Melbourne Cup was celebrated by The 

Luxury Network New Zealand with their guests at the new Park 

Hyatt Auckland in the beautiful Boat House. 

Perrier-Jouët champagne flowed for the day for members and 

their guests, while being served delicious local NZ cuisine by the 

talented chefs at the new Park Hyatt in the beautiful Boat House 

overlooking the harbour. 

Brent Sutcliffe from Sutcliffe Jewellery spoke to his passion of 

hand making every piece of precious jewellery so it lasted a lifetime 

and beyond. Stunning pieces from his collection were on 

display, including an exquisite handcrafted ruby ring which one 

guest accurately estimated the value to win a bottle of Perrier-Jouët 

champagne. 

The Melbourne Cup was live-streamed from Flemington Racecourse 

and our guest participated in a sweepstake with two 

lucky punters leaving with Perrier-Jouët Belle Eopoque 2011 

Champagne. 

Guests left with their own personal portraits, hand-drawn on 

the day by our talented artist. 

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TLN 

News 

A TLN UAE LUXURY EVENING AND 

NETWORKING EVENT AT THE 99 SUSHI BAR 

Last 18th November 2020, from 

7:00 pm onwards, The Luxury 

Network UAE invited its VIP 

guests and hosted a Luxury 

Evening, Terrace Grand Opening, 

and Networking Event at 

the 99 Sushi Bar. 

The attendees enjoyed a safely-monitored 

Champagne Reception 

where they mingled 

with The Luxury Network UAE 

team, sponsors, and experienced 

luxury brands showcase. 

An exclusive dinner degustation 

was prepared at the 99 Sushi 

Bar UAE, which is located at 

The Address Downtown, Dubai. 

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News 

THE LUXURY NETWORK 

NEW ZEALAND 

HOSTED A PRECIOUS 

STONES WORKSHOP AT 

SUTCLIFFE 

11 NOV 2020 - A small group of guests attended 

a precious stones workshop at Sutcliffe Jewellery 

being served canapes and Perrier-Jouët Champagne 

while Brent Sutcliffe explained the difference 

between the cut, colour and sizes of gemstones, 

allowing the guests to personally model the 

beautiful jewels. 

The guests were challenged with guessing which 

was the “real” diamond from a box of stones that 

looked identical to the naked eye. Guests were 

then taught how to identify the real from the fake 

diamonds and dined together at a local restaurant. 

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TLN 

News 

THE LUXURY NETWORK NEW 

ZEALAND HOSTS A HELI-DINE 

AND DRIVE EXPERIENCE 

20 NOV 2020 - The Luxury Network members and guests experienced 

a VIP transfer by Heletranz Helicopers. Flying over the 

Hauraki Gulf, circling the new Team New Zealand American’s cup 

boat, and flying straight over Rangitoto Island looking within the 

crater, before arriving on the Waiheke Island. 

The Heletranz Helicopters landed at Waiheke Airport where they 

were met by a fleet of Range Rover Jaguar vehicles. Guest selected 

a luxury vehicle and began their Range Rover Jaguar driving 

experience around the island, with pitstops at various locations 

to switch over and enjoy another luxury vehicle, before arriving 

at our final destination, the stunning Tantalus Estate. 

Tantalus Estate head chef Tino Passano, showcased the new harvest 

menu; paired with delicious wine matches that highlighted 

infused flavours from local produce. The menu showcased the 

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local and seasonally sourced New Zealand ingredients, 

including line caught snapper and 

King Salmon, all presented beautifully along 

with fresh breads and local olive oil. 

At home time, Heletranz Helicopters made a 

spectacular re-entry to the private Tantalus 

helipad to transfer guest back to the Heletranz 

Heliport. The Luxury Network guests left with 

a goody bag containing Tantalus Estate olive 

oil, and honey – showcasing one part of the delicious 

produce offering of the renowned destination 

venue. 

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TLN 

News 

THE LUXURY NETWORK 

NEW ZEALAND MARUIA 

WELLNESS RETREAT 

16 - 19 OCT 2020 - Arriving in sunny Nelson we enjoyed 

a delicious lunch overlooking the Tasman Bay 

before driving south to the Maruia River Retreat, our 

destination for the weekend. Here we enjoyed yoga, infrared 

and Finnish saunas, massages, forest walks, the 

spa and river swims, all beautifully nestled amongst the 

ancient native forest on the Maruia River. We left feeling 

re-energised, blissfully relaxed and longing for our 

next retreat in May 2021. 

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MEMBERS 

Affairs 

EDISON HEALTH 

LUNCH WITH THE 

LUXURY NETWORK 

NEW ZEALAND 

25 Nov 2020 - The Luxury Network New Zealand 

hosted a health lunch in The Living room at 

the new Park Hyatt Auckland with Edison. Guest 

were treated to a healthy lunch while listening 

to guest speaker Dr Ula Heywood from Edison 

talk about they miracles of NAD+ infusions and 

the Edison Protocol of a personalised, precision 

health system that focuses on the early 

detection of health risk factors, the prevention 

of illness and the optimisation of health and 

wellness. 

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Edison use genetic profiling, targeted biomarker 

testing and state of the art biometric analysis to 

create highly personalised and actionable recommendations 

to optimise and maintain health 

and longevity.

Members 

Affairs 

DESIGN A STYLISH 

AND FUNCTIONAL 

WARDROBE WITH 

STUDIO ITALIA 

AND DADELSZEN 

28 Oct 2020 - Guests of The Luxury Network New 

Zealand were welcomed to the impressive Studio Italia 

Showroom with Perrier-Jouet Blason Rose Champagne 

served while perusing beautiful Italian furniture. 

Valeria Carbonaro-Laws, the owner of Studio Italia, then 

entertained us with her unique design perspective of a 

modern wardrobe. Beautiful Dadelszen clothing was on 

display in the exquisite Poliform wardrobes. 

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Members 

Affairs 

SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 

BRAND EXPANDS PRESENCE IN CARIBBEAN 

Preeminent Luxury Real Estate Brand to Open First Office 

in Antigua and Barbuda 

17 Dec 2020 - Sotheby’s International Realty today announced 

that Majestic Realty Caribbean Limited in the 

country of Antigua and Barbuda is the newest member 

of its global network and will now operate as Antigua 

& Barbuda Sotheby’s International Realty. The addition 

marks the brand´s first affiliated office in the country 

and its continued strategic growth in the Caribbean, 

bringing its total office count in the region to nearly 30. 

Sharilyn Cort is a founding member and majority owner 

of Antigua & Barbuda Sotheby’s International Realty and 

brings 15 years of real estate experience to the company. 

The company is headquartered in St. John’s, Antigua, 

led by Kaye McDonald, Director of Sales, and has four 

agents serving the twin islands of Antigua and Barbuda. 

“As we have seen throughout 2020, consumers are increasingly 

interested in locations that offer safe refuge, 

open space, and lifestyle,” said Philip White, president 

and chief executive officer, Sotheby’s International 

Realty. “Antigua and Barbuda is a beautiful country in 

the Eastern Caribbean and offers a vibrant luxury real 

estate market primed for discerning global real estate 

investors with its easy access to international airports 

and seaports. We look forward to working with Sharilyn, 

Kaye, and the entire Antigua & Barbuda Sotheby’s 

International Realty team.” 

“The luxury real estate market in Antigua and Barbuda 

is of a high standard, signaling to investors that 

they can enjoy full value for their investment and low 

holding costs,” said Cort. “We are enthusiastic about the 

development growth and luxury property offerings on 

the twin islands and our affiliation with Sotheby’s International 

Realty provides a strategic advantage to grow 

our presence on an international scale. Like Sotheby’s 

International Realty, we pride ourselves on a bespoke 

approach in that each client experience is unique and 

we tailor our services to meet our clients’ individual requests.” 

Antigua & Barbuda Sotheby’s International Realty offers 

a full spectrum of real estate services including purchasing, 

selling, and renting real estate in Antigua and 

Barbuda. The twin-island paradise of Antigua and Barbuda 

enjoys a comfortable tropical climate year-round 

and is steeped in history and culture with modern comforts 

and conveniences. 

The Sotheby’s International Realty® network currently 

has more than 23,000 affiliated independent sales 

associates located in approximately 1,000 offices in 72 

countries and territories worldwide. Antigua & Barbuda 

Sotheby’s International Realty listings are marketed on 

the sothebysrealty.com global website. In addition to 

the referral opportunities and widened exposure generated 

from this source, the firm’s brokers and clients 

will benefit from an association with the Sotheby’s auction 

house and worldwide Sotheby’s International Realty 

marketing programs. Each office is independently 

owned and operated. 

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UNDER The 

Spotlight 

Jo Malone London 

Gatsby-inspired 

Christmas 2020 

Collection 

Exclusive Preview 

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Under The 

Spotlight 

12 Nov 2020 - The Luxury Network NZ members 

and their guests were invited to the Jo Malone London 

Gatsby Inspired Christmas in their Britomart perfumery. 

Guests were treated to champagne, cocktails and delectable 

canapés while inhaling the gorgeous Jo Malone 

London fragrances in their boutique store entertained 

by Flapper dancers inspired by the 1920s. 

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Under The 

Spotlight 

Gifts were personalised with individual engraving and 

wrapped ready for the lucky recipients this holiday 

season 

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Why Join The Luxury Network? 

The Luxury Network has been recognized by the British media as ‘the world’s leading luxury affinity marketing group’ and one 

of the most innovative formulas for the development of new businesses between luxury brands which share the same values, 

customers and target audience. We build meaningful business relationships and connections in the HNW and UNHW space 

with over 28 global offices and 500 exclusive member brands worldwide. 

With over a decade of experience in the international luxury industry facilitating access to new high-net-worth individuals, our 

team has developed thousands of strategies for countless companies. The importance of top-end strategic alliances for 

financial success is indisputable and yet most companies don’t have the time or the resources to create such ongoing business 

relationships. 

We are armed with the right connections to help you form new business alliances with many other luxury brands, to reach each 

other’s HNW pre-qualified private clients, and showcase your brand’s services and products at our luxury B2C sales or private 

client events. You will get the opportunity to entertain your clients and invite your prospects to our of B2C luxury events. 

The Luxury Network’s team will perform as your extended marketing arm to orchestrate successful collaborations by working 

closely with your own personal The Luxury Network account manager to develop your business and identify your targets. 

For more reasons to join The Luxury Network, please visit our website testimonials and success stories section. You may join 

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Brands Directory 

Abercrombie & Kent 

abercrombiekent.com.au 

Aston Martin 

astonmartin.com 

AV One 

av1group.com.sg 

Balenciaga 

videogame.balenciaga.com 

Baller Yoga 

balleryoga.com 

Bang & Olufsen 

bang-olufsen.com 

Bombardier 

bombardier.com 

Bonham 

bonham.nz 

Burberry 

burberry.com 

Canary Diamond 

thecanarydiamond.com 

Cardrona Terraces 

cardronaterraces.co.nz 

Caringorms 

visitcairngorms.com 

Champagne Pommery 

champagnepommery.com 

Chanel 

chanel.com 

Chaumet 

chaumet.com 

Chenchow Little Architects 

chenchowlittle.com 

Colmia - Pent 

pentfitness.com 

Dadelszen 

dadelszen.com 

Dior 

dior.com 

De Dietrich 

sg.dedietrich.com 

Delphine Genin 

delphinegenin.com 

Edison 

edisonclinic.com 

Elie Saab 

eliesaab.com 

Ermenegildo Zegna 

zegna.com 

Etihad Airways 

etihad.com 

Ferrari 

ferrari.com 

Four Seasons 

fourseasons.com 

Gaggenau 

gaggenau.com 

Glen Dye Cabins 

glendyecabinsandcottages.com 

Gleneagles 

gleneagles.com 

Graff 

graff.com 

Harewood Holidays 

harewoodholidays.com 

Harewood 

harewood.org 

Heletranz 

heletranz.co.nz 

Hermes 

hermes.com 

Hublot 

hublot.com 

Huriya Private 

huriyaprivate.com 

Jaguar 

jaguar.com 

Jo Malone 

jomalone.com 

Kay & Burton 

kayburton.com.au 

Kwanpen 

kwanpen.com 

Laboni Saha 

lsaha.co.uk 

Land Rover 

jaguarlandrover.co.nz 

Lexus 

lexusqatar.com 

LK Group 

lkg.com.au 

Loewe 

loewe.com 

Louis Vuitton 

louisvuitton.com 

Maruia River Retreat 

maruia.co.nz 

Maserati 

maserati.com 

Mercedes AMG 

mercedes-amg.com 

Off-White 

off---white.com 

Palma Holding 

palmaholding.com 

Park Hyatt 

hyatt.com 

Pernod Ricard 

pernod-ricard.com 

Qatar Executive 

qatarexec.com.qa 

Richard Mille 

richardmille.com 

Rocco Forte Hotels 

roccofortehotels.com 

Saint Laurent 

ysl.com 

Scotland Retreat 

retreat-group.com/scotland-retreat 

Sculptureum 

sculptureum.nz 

Singapore Yacht Show 

singaporeyachtshow.com 

Sotheby’s International Realty 

sothebysrealty.com 

Studio Italia 

studioitalia.co.nz 

Sutcliffe Jewellery 

sutcliffejewellery.com 

Tantalus Estate 

tantalus.co.nz 

Tiffany & Co 

tiffany.com 

The Address Downtown 

addresshotels.com 

Vision Advisory 

visionadvisory.sg 

99 Sushi Bar 

99sushibar.com

ISSUE 22 JAN - FEB 2021 

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