Centurion Australia Winter 2020

Departments WINTER

Departments WINTER 2020 Regulars 21 47 12 FROM THE EDITOR 16 CONTRIBUTORS BlackBook 21 THE SMART SET A handpicked selection of desirable destinations with timeless allure 30 REMAKING MAYFAIR London’s most glamorous district is getting a very modern facelift 34 PARISIAN LIGHTS The ongoing evolution of some of the French capital’s culture hot spots 65 Style & Beauty 37 COMPLEX TIME Complicated watches for women are taking evermore intriguing directions 40 WEAVING MAGIC Bags, boots and hats benefit from raffia stylings this season 44 SOFA SO GOOD The sitting-room centrepiece is being lifted to a new level of chic Art & Design 47 TROPICAL TASTE Hermès’ new Passifolia tableware service is a colourful delight 50 IN CONFIDENCE Hotels across the globe are falling for the sophisticated designs of André Fu On the Water 57 SWITCHING GEARS Renowned for his star cars, Etienne Salomé has now created a superb yacht 60 TAKING THE PLUNGE Cor D Rover’s innovative designs capture the imagination 62 FINDING A NICHE Sichterman Yachts has made its mark with superlative midsize builds 65 AUTO TUNING The motoring world’s influence on the latest vessels is shining through PHOTOS CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: © CHEVAL BLANC RANDHELI, METZ + RACINE, @ HENRIK LJUNGQVIST 10 CENTURION-MAGAZINE.COM

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