Departments SUMMER Departments SUMMER 2020 Regulars 15 34 10 FROM THE EDITOR 13 CONTRIBUTORS BlackBook 15 THE SMART SET A handpicked selection of desirable destinations with timeless allure 24 REMAKING MAYFAIR London’s most glamorous district is getting a very modern facelift 28 PARISIAN LIGHTS The ongoing evolution of some of the French capital’s culture hot spots 56 Style & Beauty 31 COMPLEX TIME Complicated watches for women are taking evermore intriguing directions 34 SUBLIME SURROUNDS Scenic wallpaper can change any room into a work of art 38 WEAVING MAGIC Bags, boots and hats benefit from raffia stylings this summer season 40 SOFA SO GOOD The sitting-room centrepiece is being lifted to a new level of chic Art & Design 43 TROPICAL TASTE Hermès’ new Passifolia tableware service is a colourful delight 46 IN CONFIDENCE Hotels across the globe are falling for the sophisticated designs of André Fu On the Water 53 SWITCHING GEARS Renowned for his star cars, Etienne Salomé has now created a superb yacht 56 AUTO TUNING The motoring world’s influence on the latest vessels is shining through 58 TAKING THE PLUNGE Cor D Rover’s innovative designs capture the imagination 60 FINDING A NICHE Sichterman Yachts has made its mark with superlative midsize builds PHOTOS CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: © CHEVAL BLANC RANDHELI, YVES DURONSOY, @ HENRIK LJUNGQVIST 8 CENTURION-MAGAZINE.COM
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