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Lifestyle Magazine
July 2010 issue 01
Lifestyle Magazine
July 2010 issue 01
WORLD’S FIRST
ARMANI HOTEL
IN DUBAI
THE PAST REINVENTED WITH
FLAMANT
REVOLUTIONARY DESIGN
by FLAMINIA
STYLE: FASHION
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA
‘A Nomadic Nature’
AUTOMOTIVE: FERRARI
FERRARI unveil 458 Italia in
Dubai United Arab Emirates
FEATURE: PIECES OF ART
A comeback in interiors with
modern interpretation...
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Horch Tabet
Next to Kasr Noura
Abdelnour building
T(961)1 495070
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www.geahchangroup.com
6 | WELCOME
Dear Readers,
I am proud to present the first edition of GeahachanGroup magazine
that is designed to be a world authority on bathrooms, kitchens,
lounges, dining rooms, balconies, pools and gardens novelties.
In collaboration with major international magazines of the creative
sector, we try to present critical conclusions that best adapt to a
clear vision and which we can easily convey to readers along with
techniques and relevant items.
GeahchanGroup magazine will be published every three months.
The magazine will take into consideration the needs, preferences and
taste of the local market.
In each issue, GeahchanGroup Magazine will offer updated imagery
and topics, in line with the evolution of the market, hence, becoming
a strong reference to many.
Both professionals and amateurs will eagerly await this magazine that
will present them the best evolving styles in the world of fundamental
home design and solutions.
Michel Geahchan
Chairman
Hayek Roundabout
Sin el Fil | P.O. Box 55210 Beirut Lebanon
+961 1 480520
+961 3 480520
www.geachangroup.com
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Published and produced by
MAT PUBLISHING for
GEAHCHAN GROUP
MATPUBLISHING
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8 | CONTENTS
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ARMANI HOTEL
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FLAMANT
World’s first Armani Hotel
unvaeil in Burj Khalifa, Dubai
Living with one’s time is
to maximise memory and to risk invention.
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ANANTARA KIHAVAH VILLAS
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GERVASONI
Enjoy Life
at a slower rhythm on unspoilt Maldivian Shoress
Gervasoni introduces their latest designs during
SALONE INTERNAZIONALE DEL MOBILE 2010
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DUSSELDORF
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TRIBÙ
The Breidenbacher Hof offers extensive service to
international patients
Tribù originated from an importer and
agency company of garden furniture for the...
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LOUIS VUITTON
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ANTONIO LUPI
Common values have led the House of
Louis Vuitton and the country of Lebanon to forge...
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FLAMINIA
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RALPH LAUREN
Critics have appreciated Flaminia products...
Receives Chevalier De La Legion
D’Honneur from president Sarkozy at Elyseé Palace
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KOS
morphing by KOS
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Lifestyle Magazine
July 2010 issue 01
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SOHO by TUBES
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BISAZZA MOSAIC
The Crystal Collection - a new series of decorative...
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ANGELO BONATI
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ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
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JEWELRY - Repossi & dinh van joaillier
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STYLE
Fashion, Accessories, Bags, Fragrances & Beauty
The best in ecological, environmentally sustainable...
102 TRAVEL
Marbella, Santorini, & Barcelona
108 AUTOMOTIVE
FERRARI unveil 458 Italia in Dubai UAE
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10 | NEWS Armani Hotel
World’s first
ARMANI HOTEL
unveiled in Burj Khalifa, Dubai
Mr Giorgio Armani and Mr Mohamed Alabbar, Emaar Chairman, at the opening of the Armani Hotel Dubai in Burj Khalifa.
World’s first Armani Hotel unveiled in Burj
Khalifa, Dubai An integral part of Burj Khalifa,
the world’s tallest building, the luxury hotel is
located in the new heart of the city Introduces
the unique Lifestyle Services concept, bringing
a bespoke approach to hospitality and service
Eight signature dining outlets offer a myriad of
world cuisines
The world has a new icon in luxury hospitality
– the Armani Hotel Dubai.
The world’s first Armani Hotel opened April
27, 2010 with a ribbon cutting ceremony by
fashion maestro Giorgio Armani and Mohamed
Alabbar, Chairman of Emaar Properties PJSC.
With its landmark location inside the iconic
Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building
developed by Emaar, the elegant Armani
Hotel Dubai is poised to be the most exclusive
hospitality destination in the city and a new
benchmark for the industry globally.
Occupying floors concourse to 8 and levels
38 & 39 of Burj Khalifa, the hotel features
160 luxurious guest rooms and suites, eight
innovative restaurants, exclusive retail outlets
and a serene spa. The hotel offers sweeping
views of the city complemented with a
harmonious and stylish lifestyle environment.
Every aspect of the hotel’s design and service
offerings has been designed and planned by
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Giorgio Armani, from the bespoke furnishings
to restaurant menus and in-room amenities.
On the opening, Giorgio Armani said: “It
has long been my dream to have a hotel in
which I myself would like to stay and entertain
family and friends, where the Armani aesthetic
is combined with Italian-style warmth and
hospitality. I am thrilled to open the doors of
the Armani Hotel Dubai and invite my guests
in to experience my world.”
Mohamed Alabbar said: “Armani Hotel Dubai
is a true celebration of superior aesthetics
and
world-class
project
development
competencies. The hotel will be a referral point
for luxury hospitality projects in the future, and
brings global attention to Dubai and to Burj
Khalifa. This project required extraordinary
attention to detail and a commitment to true
luxury, perfection and excellence. Our guests
will witness and experience the passion and
dedication that has gone into its development
across every touch point inside the hotel.”
He added: “Downtown Dubai is our flagship
project, and is regarded as one the most
prestigious square kilometres on earth with
incredible choices in entertainment, shopping,
commercial and leisure outlets. The jewel
at the centre of this neighbourhood is Burj
Khalifa, and Armani Hotel Dubai is a sterling
value addition to the world’s tallest building.”
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12 | NEWS Anantara Kihavah Villas
ENJOY LIFE
at a Slower Rhythm on
Unspoilt Maldivian Shores at
Anantara
Kihavah Villas
Imagine a place that promises a level
of intimate luxury and untouched
beauty exceptional even in the
Maldives. This dream becomes a reality at
the new Anantara Kihavah Villas, due to open
in September 2010.
Set on Kihavah Huravalhi, one of the most
exclusive of all the Maldivian islands, the
resort is just 35 minutes by seaplane from
Male International Airport. The large, pearshaped coral island offers a pristine setting,
fringed with lush vegetation and breathtaking
views of the jewel-coloured waters of the
Indian Ocean.
78 spacious over-water and beach suites,
made up of 74 one-bedroom villas and 4 twobedroom villas, will each boast a private pool,
dining pavilion, wooden sundecks, copious
lounging areas complete with spacious
hammocks and swinging daybeds, outdoor
showers and over-sized bathtubs big enough
for two. The butler services of a personal
house master will be available 24 hours a
day, enhancing the experience of unrivalled
exclusivity. Matching this seamless style,
interiors will be contemporary with local and
Moroccan accents, and colour schemes that
take their inspiration from the surrounding
coral reefs. A Bose Home Theatre system is
accompanied by in-room internet access
and an espresso machine, providing all the
high-tech comforts of home. Four expansive
2-bedroom villas additionally include a
separate living room, marble flooring, his and
hers walk-in wardrobes, a pantry, and a sunken
tub fitted into an open-air water feature.
There will be five food and beverage spaces,
all designed by Singapore-based Poole
Associates. These include an All-Day Dining
restaurant where casual terrace dining
promises spectacular sea views, and the swimup Pool Bar inviting guests to refuel effortlessly
as they take a break from swimming or lounge
on the indoor and outdoor pool decks. By
night, guests can indulge in the ultimate
romantic dining experience with Dining By
Design, where a special menu is devised and
prepared by a personal chef in the setting of
their choice. Highlighting the resort’s idyllic
location in the dazzling Indian Ocean, comes
signature underwater dining at the Sky. Fire.
Salt. Sea. complex. This unique gastronomic
concept features four remarkable venues, each
offering distinct cuisine. Ascend to the rooftop
Sky bar to sample tapas and champagne.
Tempt the senses at Fire with dramatic
Teppanyaki cooking displays. Discover Salt’s
depth of flavour, as dishes sizzle on Himalayan
salt bricks. Or open a window to the colourful
kaleidoscope of the ocean’s depths at the
underwater Sea restaurant, where guests
delve into exquisite set menus admiring an
abundance of marine life gliding all around,
while the resident Wine Guru suggests the
perfect accompaniment from an underwater
cellar stocked with an array of classic and new
world wines.
Recreation and leisure options include use
of the tennis court, fitness centre, Kids’ Club,
boutique and a library with a range of books
and films as well as WiFi capabilities. The
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old and modern treatments delivered with
luxuriant oils, many drawn from indigenous
sources. The spa will comprise six over-water
suites, reached via a jetty.
Guests will be able to stroll along the perfect
white sands that encircle the entire island
or visit nearby islets in the greater Atoll to
discover beaches imprinted by their footprints
alone. The massive lagoon with its dazzling
coral gardens is an underwater paradise for
snorkeling and scuba diving. The team of
experts at the Water Activities Centre will
also provide equipment hire and tuition for
canoeing, windsurfing, kayaking, sailing and
big game fishing.
Renowned as one of world’s most beautiful
natural treasures, the Maldivian Islands make
up the lowest lying nation on our planet with
fragile flora and fauna sensitive to development.
Anantara Kihavah Villas is therefore proud to
be a green thinking resort. The Green Initiative
is Anantara’s way of helping to protect the
irreplaceable beauty of Baa Atoll and lessening
the impact we have on the environment. Within
this policy, no motorised water sports are
offered, which can destroy the reefs and upset
the rhythms of aquatic wildlife. Additionally
the Dive Centre encourages divers to interact
passively with the underwater world, in a way
that is safe for both divers and the marine life
they encounter. Kihavah also makes efforts
to reduce unnecessary packaging and waste,
and to use recycled materials where possible.
We also support local industry and much of
the produce is grown onsite at the organic
vegetable farm.
Horch Tabet
Next to Kasr Noura
Abdelnour building
T(961)1 495070
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14 | NEWS Düsseldorf
Medical Tourism in
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf – More and more patients from
all over the world are coming to Düsseldorf for
medical treatment. The local clinics and doctors
have an excellent international reputation and are
frequented by patients from around the globe, many
of them from Russia and the United Arab Emirates.
A variety of competent partners have already
specialized in medical tourism to Düsseldorf,
among them Vladimi Miasnikov (“Dr. Germany”)
and Dr. Ghassan Omran.
Whether patients of the clinic are in Düsseldorf to
receive a Check-Up, have surgery or undergo therapy
that may last for weeks, they will find everything
they are looking for at the Breidenbacher Hof, a
Capella Hotel. The luxury hotel, located directly
on the famous Königsallee, offers two in-house
clinics. The newly opened private hospital “Pearl
of Aesthetic” offers aesthetic and plastic surgery;
the well-established private practice “Preventicum”
is a centre for cardiovascular medical science and
preventive medicine and has been serving patients
for seven years. A unique advantage for guests of the
Breidenbacher Hof is the direct walkway connecting
the hotel to the clinics. Patients can enjoy the
exclusive Capella service in a luxury suite and have
a private passage to the treatment facilities – privacy
and security are two of the hotels most important
priorities.
“Guests who have come to Düsseldorf for medical
treatment are in the best of hands at our hotel:
Absolute discretion and privacy are our prerogative”,
explains General Manager Cyrus Heydarian. “Our
advantage is that we can offer everything under one
roof and patients can go from the hotel directly to
the clinics and do not have to walk outside after
surgery or in bandages. We also offer an all-round
service package to make every guest as comfortable
as possible, even if the reason for the stay is a
medical one.”
Not only the patients themselves enjoy excellent
service, the accompanying family members do as
well. The central location of the Breidenbacher Hof
on the Königsallee makes the hotel an ideal starting
point for shopping and sightseeing. Another special
service of the hotel is the “Personal Assistants”, who
take care of the guests needs and wishes during their
stay. They will book a luxury limousine, organize
a visit to the theatre or dinner at a restaurant and
even accompany guests on a shopping tour of the
renowned Königsallee. The hotel also offers “Late
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The Breidenbacher Hof offers extensive service to international patients
Night Shopping” to its guests: the “Personal
Assistants” will arrange that luxury boutiques
such as MCM, Louis Vuitton, Montblanc, Hugo
Boss or Prada stay open past their regular hours,
exclusively for guests of the Breidenbacher
Hof. The Schnitzler Beauty Lounge spoils
guests with first-rate beauty treatments and
massages and a personal trainer will create a
tailored fitness programme.
The medical facilities at the Breidenbacher Hof
“Pearl of Aesthetic” is a premier private clinic,
and offers – in addition to the two specialists
Dr. Malte Villnow and Dr. Bratislav Matejic – a
comprehensive network of surgical specialists.
The entire range of plastic and aesthetic
surgery is available at the clinic, which has
specialized in capillary transplantations and
laser treatments of any kind. In addition to
aesthetic surgery, the clinic also offers thyroid,
vein surgery and aesthetic dental treatments as
well as – in cooperation with “Preventicum” –
performance diagnostics.
The name “Preventicum“, stands for Dr.
Dietrich Baumgart, one of the leading experts
in preventative medicine and an internationally
acclaimed cardiologist, and his centre for
preventative medicine in the Breidenbacher
Hof. The private practice offers cardio-check
ups, as well as all cardiovascular and internal
examinations. The centre for performance
diagnostics can also test a patient’s endurance,
his energy metabolism during physical stress
and the performance of the cardio-pulmonary
system.
Luxury facilities
The 79 generous and luxurious guest rooms,
as well as the 16 exquisite hotel suites at the
Breidenbacher Hof offer their guests every
imaginable comfort and embody exclusive
cosmopolitan lifestyle in the heart of
Düsseldorf.
The
Breidenbacher Hof story
For nearly two hundred years, the crown
jewel of Düsseldorf was its beloved
Breidenbacher Hof, which epitomized
the ultimate in European luxury and
hospitality, hosting the international
“Who’s Who” society, including royal
guests such as Russian Czar Alexander
II and Prince August of Prussia.
Breidenbacher Hof helped to define
modern Germany at the turn of the
twentieth century, a paragon of elegance,
refinement and Teutonic elegance,
offering accommodations along the
Königsallee. Throughout the continent
and the Western world, Breidenbacher
Hof set the standard for opulence while
it helped setting the stage for Germany’s
rise to economic power and influence
all over the globe.
The Breidenbacher Hof owes its origin
to entrepreneur Wilhelm Breidenbach.
Based on the plans of the renowned urban
architect Adolph von Vagades, it was his
vision in 1806 to build a grand hotel in the
booming cultural and business metropolis of
Düsseldorf. Following its opening in 1812,
and not least thanks to its central location on
the Königsallee, the hotel had become one of
the most prestigious places to stay for Europe’s
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famous and nobility by the middle of the 19th
century. During its history, the Breidenbacher
Hof with its original highly classical façade
was renovated several times, expanded and
modernised, becoming a ‘Palace Hotel’ by the
turn of the century. During a major bombing
raid in 1943, the hotel was totally destroyed.
Re-built under the direction of the then owner
Dr. Georg Linsenmeyer, when it re-opened in
1950, the hotel stood out in its new sobriety,
complemented with functional and luxurious
furnishings in the American style. Within a
very short time, it again became the preferred
home for kings, captains of industry, and not
only established itself as the meeting place for
the rich and famous, but also played host to
many exhibitions of famous art collections.
The Breidenbacher Hof closed down for
extensive reconstruction in 1999, was
eventually torn down and then totally re-built.
Its new owners are the Haider Family. In May
2008, it celebrated its proud comeback as the
Breidenbacher Hof, a Capella Hotel.
The architecture of the new Breidenbacher
Hof is a conscious reminiscence of the
classical styles of European grand hotels.
Elements of art deco and the empire style
inspire the interior design, exuding a feeling of
timeless elegance. Sculpted marble meets rich
hardwoods in spaces evocative of a prestigious
past, while entirely suiting the needs of today’s
modern traveller. From shopping and dining to
state-of-the-art technology, everything about
Breidenbacher Hof, a Capella Hotel, is in
place for a contemporary stay in the connected
world. And with a focus on its vaunted history
and peerless architecture, Breidenbacher Hof
offers a true escape from the ordinary.
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18 | NEWS Louis Vuitton
LOUIS VUITTON
Drops its trunks in Beirut
Common values have led the House of Louis
Vuitton and the country of Lebanon to forge
stronger ties. Even though the turmoil of
history hindered the famous House from
settling in the country earlier, the brand and its
Lebanese customers have always been linked
by a genuine affection. In a few months’ time,
the celebrated purveyor of fine leather goods
will open its first store in Beirut, a vibrant city
whose economic, artistic and cultural activities
have established the city as one of the most
important in the world. Louis Vuitton will
thus reaffirm its commitment to its customer
base not only in Lebanon, but throughout
the region, by opening its doors in the most
luxurious shopping district in the country.
located at 103 Allenby Street. The structure,
whose façade dates back to the 1950s, was
preserved and restored under the aegis of the
city’s redevelopment programme undertaken
by SOLIDERE, the Lebanese Society for
Development and Reconstruction.
Since then, Marc Jacobs has imprinted the
Vuitton style on all of the houses’ collections.
His “classic with a twist” spirit, both simple
and ultra-sophisticated, imbues the brand with
a thoroughly modern allure that echoes the
elegant lifestyle of its Lebanese clients.
Louis Vuitton has embodied the art of travel
from 1854. Since its creation, the House’s
vocation has been to offer travel baggage
adapted to their specific needs. A skilfully
calibrated mix of tradition and innovation,
craftsmanship and creativity, history and
modernity, these legendary, resistant pieces of
luggage have become the essential partners of
elegant travel.
Rich with art and tradition, Lebanon’s citizens
cultivate refinement and aestheticism. These
values are dear to the House of Louis Vuitton,
which has perpetuated the highest degree of
savoir-faire in the art of travel for over 150
years.
To celebrate the opening of its first Beirut
store, Louis Vuitton is placing a giant trunk,
decorated with the famous monogrammed
canvas, in front of the historic building
The arrival in 1997 of Marc Jacobs as Artistic
Director led to the successful “fashion debut”
of ready-to-wear and shoes, as well as
sunglasses, accessories, watches and jewellery.
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Endowed with extraordinary dimensions (4.1
metres high, 9.5 metres long and 4.4 metres
wide), the trunk evokes the special relationship
between Louis Vuitton and Lebanon. Set in the
very location where the new store will soon
open its doors, it will remain visible until the
end of construction.
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RALPH LAUREN
RECEIVES CHEVALIER DE LA LEGION
D’HONNEUR FROM PRESIDENT
SARKOZY AT ELYSEÉ PALACE
Earlier this April in Paris – France, Ralph Lauren
received the Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur
in recognition of his contributions as a
designer, business leader and philanthropist
in the fight against cancer. The honor was
presented to him in Paris by Nicolas Sarkozy,
President of France, as a token of appreciation
for his outstanding career and his philanthropic
activities and interest in France.
After receiving the Légion d›Honneur, Mr.
Lauren was hosted by the U.S. Ambassador,
Mr. Charles H. Rivkin and his wife Mrs. Susan
Tolson, at the U.S. Ambassador’s residence in
Paris for a private dinner. For over 42 years,
Ralph Lauren has cultivated the iconography
of America into a global lifestyle empire.
Whether it is a reflection of the New England
coast, Native American culture, or Hollywood
glamour - Ralph Lauren embodies an
expression of timeless style that is recognized
and coveted around the world. Today, the
Company is a leader in the design, marketing
and distribution of premium lifestyle products
in four categories: apparel, home, accessories
and fragrances.
The Company›s brand names, which include
Polo by Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Purple
Label, Ralph Lauren Collection, Black Label,
Blue Label, Lauren by Ralph Lauren, RRL,
RLX, Rugby, Ralph Lauren Childrenswear,
American Living, Chaps and Club Monaco,
constitute one of the most widely recognized
families of consumer brands. Polo Ralph
Lauren operates over 300 stores worldwide,
with recent international expansion in Dubai,
Korea, and Paris.
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Mr. Ralph Lauren,Photo by Thierry Chomel
20 | NEWS Fashion
FURNITURE
MIXER
BATHTUB
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22 | HOME Flamant
Living with one’s time
is to maximise memory
and to risk invention.
F
lamant Generation is the juxtaposition of styles of yesterday
and today, willingly traditional styles, but with reinvented
traditionalism and, as a result, entirely à la mode. Alex, Geo and
Jacques Flamant have a taste for lived-in homes. Beautiful family
homes that have the charm of long-standing friends. Today, the Flamant
Brothers and their team design their own collections. As homage to a
handicraft tradition resolutely inscribed in the family genes.
Alex, the eldest, is the initiator of the Flamant Home Interiors Company,
which he has run for more than twenty years. Much travelled, with an
enquiring mind and respect for the past, he is however an impassioned
defender of the contemporary spirit. Georges, known as Geo, is
responsible for the various sales activities. He is also the driving force
behind the considerable expansion of the brand into the world through
a network of multi-brand stores. Jacques, cosmopolitan and creative
at the same time, deals with the own-name stores, including the new
kinds of concept stores. And even if the personality of each prevails over
the spirit of kinship, the three Flamant Brothers are welded together like
the fingers of a hand.
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Spring-Summer 2010 Collection
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The Past Reinvented
With a very precise sense of fine works, Flamant Home
Interiors has invented a concept that is both simple and
ingenious: the revival of handicraft furniture and old objects
adapted to the needs of today. Furniture that seems to have
existed forever and which passes from one generation to the
next. In Paris, Hamburg, Brussels and Antwerp, and more
or less everywhere in the world, Flamant Home Interiors
has installed a “Bourgeois-Bohemian” art of living, a
blend of nonconformity and elegance, tradition and cool.
Its main quality: knowing how to make unconventional
use of even the most conventional things. Oblivious of
fashionable trends or systems of every kind, in search of
perfection, Flamant provides a resolutely modern vision
of decoration, incorporating comfort, elegance and
originality. Consequently, the border between past and
present becomes decidedly blurred.
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Taste and Colour
In the world of decoration, people now speak of the Flamant spirit: a way of
assembling interiors that give the impression of having existed forever, yet
suggesting a very present humanity by their arrangement and their sheen of
daily use. Where nothing seems new, except the way in which the furniture
and objects are laid out in a living area and context that is ideally suited to
the 21st-century life style. The Flamant universe is a sage mixture of oldworld charm and modern comfort, discreet luxury and rusticity, in which
family furniture, huge wooden bookcases, rare objects and art of the table
share the space with the glossy leather of old armchairs and the coarseness
of trade furniture. A perfect mixture of the personal, the comfortable and the
(re)new. The Flamant Home Interiors collection offers a selection of more
than ten thousand different items and collections that are renewed twice a
year. Between three hundred and five hundred new creations per season,
distributed across seven lines: Furniture, Bathroom, Accessories and Objects,
Garden Furniture, Textiles, Kitchen, and Paints and Wallpapers.
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Astonishingly Multicoloured
Clean lines, well designed furniture, and luminous spaces where the essential
is revisited, Flamant Home Interiors responds to the way one wants to live today.
Intransigent about shades, inflexible about materials and finishing, everything that is
created for the house is imbued with this requirement. From the humble craftsman
working wrought iron to the large china factory, Flamant Home Interiors has developed
a network of some four hundred suppliers throughout the world. With wood - rough,
carved, turned, waxed, white-leaded or antiqued - often being the major decorative
element of a “Flamant Interior”. Both a source of nature and a non-showy symbol
of luxury. Another of the brand’s strong points: its palette of colours, particularly
developed in its collections of textiles, paints and wallpapers. Flamant’s Original Paint
Collection proposes, for example, more than a hundred tones in half-tones whose
finishing and mattness evoke the atmosphere of the rustic sheens of Provence.
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30 | HOME Gervasoni
GERVASONI
Special Awareness
T
here is a special awareness nowadays
which is best expressed in the
complementary combination of natural
elements with more sophisticated,
man-made products, an awareness which is
down-to-earth, simple, direct and capable
of seamlessly matching the unpredictable
variety of the mineral and organic world
with the uniformity and rationality of hightech products. Gervasoni has interpreted
this awareness in all its furniture collections,
drawing on its extensive experience in plaiting
and weaving. The focus on craft quality,
respect for the environment and the constant
search for new materials and coordination
possibilities are all elements in an ideal system
which guides and supports corporate policies,
producing a timeless array of collections, both
classic and ultra-modern in style.
Gervasoni was established in 1882; nowadays
managed by the third generation of the
Gervasoni family. Gervasoni produces high
level furniture for both indoor and outdoor use
supplying the residential and contract market,
such as luxury hotels, restaurants and cruise
ships.
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The collection is very wide as the use of various
materials such as wood, rattan, bamboo,
ceramic, woven polyethylene, aluminium.
Upholstered furniture, lamps, home accessories
and turn-key hotel projects also belong to
Gervasoni Collections. Gervasoni cooperates
with famous architects and designers such as
Paola Navone, Marco Piva, Michael Sodeau
and Simone Micheli.
Supporting them in the research and combination
of new materials which make of Gervasoni a
world wide brand distributed in Italy and abroad
(60% of the turnover is exported).
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Gervasoni introduces their
latest designs, During SALONE
INTERNAZIONALE DEL MOBILE 2010
A merry and delicate house with open spaces,
longing for light. White colour on walls and
on the floor, on sofas and furniture. Light and
cottonlike, with merry colourful brushstrokes.
A contemporary house, yet warm and creative,
free to mutate and adapt, being both a den
or a space to be shared with friends. A house
outside of time. A mix of objects and suggestions
influencing each other. This is the house Paola
Navone conceived for Gervasoni.
Brand new and reinterpreted pieces are on show
thanks to the artistic flair of Paola Navone, Art
Director of Gervasoni for many years. White is
the leitmotif: white on the webbed PVC structures
of sofas, daybeds, armchairs and ottomans of
SWEET collection, with their generous and
delicate shapes; white on the hanging lamps and
on the round-shaped armchair – a cult nowadays
- inspired by the traditional Philippines armchairs
“papasan”. And then…the poetic license of
colours: sea blue and sky blue fabrics elegantly
dress sofas and armchairs, bordeaux and orange
fabrics cheerfully dress the cushions.
For the dining room a new, Paola Navone created
a comfortable and sound table in American
walnut, available with a Carrara marble top as
well, and the chairs in the same material, with a
webbed PVC or leather seat.
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Paola Navone expressed in this house everything
she likes doing with the pieces she designs for
Gervasoni. Interbreeding as well as contaminating,
Navone uses irony as a careful pattern, playing
seriously with technical and formal techniques of
production. When Design calls, Navone is able
to give the right answer – she creates the right
pieces for the right uses. This allows her to add
an emotional dimension with few rules, a touch
of irony and a lot of comfort: the ideal recipe for
simple, suave and charming objects of desire.
Gervasoni showroom in via Durini will welcome
the visitors of the Salone with a special installation
by Paola Navone: in the spotlight, the new tables
and seats from the INOUT collection she created.
This collection includes a series of chairs in various
versions – classic chair, chair with armrests,
armchair, stool – with an aluminum structure
painted in white and white PVC seat and back,
with a unique webbed pattern creating an unusual
and funny graphic layout. Tables and coffee
tables in different sizes, with white aluminum
structures and tops which can be laminated or
made of irregularly cut natural wood slats. Last
but not least, a thin white steel wire delineates
an ironically and evocatively shaped armchair:
a juxtaposition of light structure and large and
comfortable seat – a special, sophisticated and
versatile piece.
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INOUT
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Matt white lacquered armchair, iron frame with electro
welded wire mesh seat.
Table, matt white lacquered aluminium base, thermo
timber ash top, H 74 cm. Available also with a Fullcolour
top, H 72 cm.
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Coffee table, matt white lacquered aluminium base,
thermotimber ash top, 120 x 80 H35 cm. Available also
with a Fullcolour top, H 33 cm.
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Lounge chair, stackable matt white lacquered aluminium
tubular frame, woven with white PVC or with seat and
back in white polypropylene.
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SWEET
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Suspension lamp woven with matt black or glossy white
PVC, 75 W, 220 Volt.
Table feet / frame in natural American walnut, top in
white Carrara marble or in natural American walnut.
Armchair, matt black or glossy white lacquered metal
frame woven with matt black or glossy white PVC.
Suitable for outdoors.
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Sofa in handwoven glossy white PVC, adjustable plastic
feet. Five back cushions in dacron and down 60 x 60
cm.
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36 | OUTDOOR Tribù
TRIBÙ
A piece of history
T
ribù originated from an importer and agency
company of garden furniture for the Belgian
market, founded in 1966 by Henri De Cock. After
his sudden death, his son Lode took over the
management in 1987. He wanted to do things differently
and soon created his own label that stood for “trendsetting,
high-quality outdoor furniture with an exclusive, but
timeless design”, a reaction to the plastic furniture and
heavy, classic teak that were popular at the time.
Beginning of the 90ies he meets industrial designer Wim
Segers who was immediately on the same wavelength.
Together they created a collection from a totally different
perspective: the garden and terrace as an extension of
the architecture of the building. It made them one of the
pioneers of a totally new concept of ‘outdoor furniture’.
Wim gave the furniture a beautiful, elegant design and
Lode, civil engineer, looked how far they could go on a
technical level.
The elegant Praislin collection was a real hit and in 1998
Lode stopped all import activities and changed the name of
the company to Tribù, which means tribe in Italian. The
urge for technical perfection, the affinity with innovative
materials and the feeling for design, made Tribù into a
high-end manufacturer with international fame. Tribù was
the first company of outdoor furniture who was admitted at
the renowned Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan.
Tribù is a family company. The sons of Lode have inherited
his passion for design and are active in R&D and sales.
Together with their father, their aim is to keep Tribù in its
trendsetting position and develop collections that make
people dream, relax and enjoy...
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Tribù goes
for taut and playful
New collection of outdoor furniture
and accessories for 2010
Tribù, luxury design brand for outdoor
furniture, once again promises a
sunny summer in 2010. Not only
is there the new Mirthe collection taut, playful and sexy -, Tribù also
introduces a new line of accessories.
A white flambeau? A stylish outdoor
shower? Or a refreshing wine cooler?
With Tribù you are never at a loss for
stylish things to do with your patio or
garden.
NEW: Mirthe, minimalism with a
playful twist
The new collection has everything that goes
with a real Tribù: pure, clean lines, timeless.
Mirthe also sets a playful accent - minimalism
with a headstrong twist. The results are exciting
outdoor furniture that look toned and sexy, far
from dull and boring, especially with the new
colours of cushions, lila and violet. What’s
really sexy, by the way, is the price of this new
design collection.
Fabiaan Van Severen made the design. He
opted purposefully for aluminium: robust,
lightweight, completely recyclable and ideal
for outdoor use. The natural design - fresh but
intelligent, contemporary yet universal - lends
itself equally well to indoor use. So the feel
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of the bench and table is likewise welcoming
and playful, the curves make the design very
comfortable.
Wim Segers completed the collection with
two types of chairs. They look like they have
been designed from a single surface, in which
the back legs move seamlessly up to the back
and the flowing line of the seat and the back
give a feminine touch. The legs are welded
seamlessly in the length at an angle of 90°
and have another small hook underneath.
Handy with the armchair: the armrests can be
removed for stackable chairs.
The Mirthe collection is powdercoated for
best-possible resistance to corrosion. The
furniture is also light and thus easy to use.
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In sum: for anyone who appreciates comfort and playful design at an
attractive price.
NEW: Accessories, from flambeau to outdoor shower
Stylish outdoor furniture calls for … more. To fit out your patio or garden
the smart way Tribù introduces a new line of accessories on the market.
With the same sober, taut design.
The flambeaus that come in three different heights (40, 80, 120 cm),
are eye-catchers in style with their flowing lines in white polyester. The
material does not discolour and is frost-resistant, the torch is stainless
steel and burns bio-ethanol. The outdoor shower is also elegantly
designed in straight lines, electropolished and has a white acryl base.
Tribù then also designed 2 elements in white polyester, 75 cm high, 150
cm wide and 30 cm deep. With the ‘Cooler’ you can keep your favourite
drinks nice and cool in the ice, while ‘Privacy’, 195 cm high, creates its
own spot of conviviality with a ‘curtain’ of glass-fibre rods.
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EXTENSION: Pure sofa laquered version
The Pure Sofa outdoor furniture in teak now
also come in varnished mahogany from
durable managed Indonesian plantations
and protected with 6 layers of Sikkens
laquer and 1 marine topcoat, manually
applied to create an authentic patina effect.
With this modular system - four elements: left
arm, right arm, corner and armchair - you put
your own combination together. Convenient
as well as good-looking. A tip for a totally
summery feeling: the combination of offwhite for the frame and the new colour for the
cushions, violet purple.
Extension: Neutra “Trolley”
The sober but elegant collection Neutra,
designed by Vincent Van Duysen, enjoyed a
lot of international success in 2009. For 2010,
Vincent Van Duysen completed the collection
with a tennisbench, a footrest, a big coffee
table and a trolley. Thanks to the same pure
and flowing lines, this trolley matches perfectly
with the table.
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42 | FEATURE Effegibi
EFFEGIBI
E
ffegibi was established in 1987 as a producer
of Finnish saunas. Through the years, the
company looked to bring this product - used
mainly in collective spaces - into use in
private homes and make it available to the general
public. This brought about stylistic and qualitative
research, leading to sauna designs that broke away
from traditional concepts, transforming the sauna into
‘furniture’ of modern design that could be located in
different rooms in the house.
Later on, Effegibi developed the Hammam project,
side-by-side with the various sauna lines. In this way,
the company became an admired supplier in the
“well-being” area for public and, above all private
locations.
These are the key elements to be found in every
Effegibi product: easy installation of the products,
Italian design and rigorous respect for traditions
in terms of use. These elements, which are almost
unique on the international scenario, today enable
the company to aim at new markets. These elements
make up an original, exclusive offer in the well-being
sector, so up-to-date and longed for by everyone.
SKY GLASS - Talocci design
MATERIALS:
Canadian hemlock for inside and outside
fittings, tempered safety glass 8mm.
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Effegibi produces on an industrial scale, but
with hand-made finishing, products for body
care, based on traditional heat treatments, in
particular Finnish saunas (of northern European
origin) and steam baths (of Mediterranean
origin).
The company has always been extremely keen
on respecting the concepts at the basis of these
products by developing the benefits that can
be derived from a physical and mental point of
view through the right approach to sauna and
steam baths.
In the specific case of the Finnish sauna, a
product made almost entirely of wood, over
the years Effegibi has developed an aesthetic
research giving international visibility to the
product, thus opening up new horizons and
marketing opportunities for it.
SAUNA
Today Effegibi presents five lines of sauna,
each having a different size and appearance,
but always in line with tradition:
AUKY is the basic line, its essential feature
is its reference to traditional Finnish saunas.
Completely made of Canadian Hemlock,
without nodes, it is available custom made.
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KOKO is a sauna with minimalist design. With
four different wood finishings outside, KOKO
is a real design object for any space of the
house. KOKO can also be custom-made in
order to respond to any need.
MASTER is the top range with hand-made
leather finishings and details. MASTER STEEL
is the same range as Master, but with finishings
in brushed steel instead of leather.
LOGICA. A real “spa complex” within limited
space, it alternates dry heat and the invigorating
jet of very cold water.
SKY is the NEW RANGE with decorative
elements on the door and on the top.
COLOUR THERAPY and MUSIC THERAPY
(the latter with a CD player) are two services
provided on LOGICA and all MASTER Line
and KOKO Line items, demonstrating the
company’s continuous technological research
activity.
ACCESSORIES
A wide range of wood and leather accessories
which easily fit within all sauna models: relax
seats of all shapes and sizes, small tables, tubs
and ladles, etc.
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TOUCH&STEAM - Talocci design
Detail Spaziodue door in stainless steel and tempered
glass 8 mm, white resin seats. TOUCH&STEAM screen
Angular seat with spring, aluminium structure and
teck top, Spaziodue 105 door in stainless steel and
tempered glass 8 mm. TOUCH&STEAM screen
tempered glass 8 mm . TOUCH&STEAM screen
HAMMAM PROJECT
Not only saune. Effegibi offers a range of hammam that can be transform a simple shower in
a Turkish bath with professional performances.
Points of force of the hammam production of Effegibi are the maximum facility of installation
of the technical parts and the complements, the variety of the proposals, the modern design
and the sure materials.
This is the objective of Hammam Project: give to the customers the possibility to realize a
customized hammam being favoured necessity and desires, thanks to a careful service of
planning that Effegibi offers to guarantee a maximum result aesthetic and works.
Steam generators with different power levels, equipped doors in several finishes, exclusive
furnishings in resin or teak, they concur to guarantee the realization of a hammam apt to
every house. Till the newest and sophisticated projects Omniasteam and Touch& Steam,
maximum technology and design. The hammam becomes thanks to Effegibi an intimate and
domestic place, to make in a small space an absolutely special atmosphere.
That to find in your home, every day, relax and confort in absolute security, to respect the
tradition of Turkish Bath.
All products are signed by Giovanna Talocci, designer and Effegibi’s art director.
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TOUCH&STEAM - Talocci design
From inside :
tempered glass 8 mm .
TOUCH&STEAM screen
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46 | SANITARY Antonio Lupi
ANTONIO LUPI
CUPOLA
Washbasins
Cupola, which is modern and painstaking from
an aesthetical point of view, is a full series of
washbasins and sanitary fixtures design by
Carlo Colombo. This series is characterised by
the basin rim that sticks out. The washbasins,
which are available in the over the top and free
standing versions, are matched with sanitary
fixtures belonging to the same series, both in
the hanging and the free standing versions, in
order to provide coordinated house solutions.
PANTAREI
Furniture
Antonio Lupi’s design and creative energy
is fully expressed through the “Panta Rei”
collection, by Carlo Colombo. A collection
of items with a really innovative concept and
at the top of the range as for the quality and
the uniqueness of the employed materials as
well as for the type of working and the special
aesthetical effect.
It is a luxury with clean and essential lines
consisting of quality and excellence, able to
open up a world of cosy and archaic feelings.
Panta Rei pieces of furniture are characterised
by innovative and design shapes where
finishing of containers, being lacquered or
made of wood, are suggested with simple
lines and details there is a great demand for.
The thicknesses for pieces of furniture, being
aesthetically important, are relieved and raised
from the ground by the smoothed skirting
board and by the special 45° cut.
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VASCA
SARTORIALE
The Vasca Sartoriale, designed by Carlo
Colombo, fascinates with its rounded and
essential lines. It is a sculpture, reminding
the forms of the classical baths, offered in a
contemporary style and with a winning and
striking design. Like a top model dress, this bath
can be customized upon customer’s demand.
Antonio Lupi applies a technology that allows
to manufacture the bath out of square, too.
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CUNA
Born to live at the center of the room and
become a protagonist of the bath, the bath
Cuna is characterized by high back and very
important.
The new Carlo Colombo shapes
More aggressive geometry for Carlo Colombo’s
new antoniolupi creations.
Thanks to its make-up, Cristalplant,
technologically advanced material, is the
undisputed protagonist of the new Tratto and
Washi sinks and the Cuna tub.
Elegant and malleable, new decided shapes
with that typical style visible in the Tuscan
company’s entire production.
As usual, lines are clean and essential and
shapes kept simple, but with character. Beauty
is a must, design bursts through and they are
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undeniably practical. The material used for
these items stays beautiful and does not wear
over time.
CUNA tub
design Carlo Colombo
Created to stand in the middle of the bathroom
as its absolute protagonist the Cuna tub has a
high, important backrest.
Backrest inclination and height make this tub
welcoming, comfortable and giving you total
relax.
The base shape is rectangular, but sides are
rounded, another singularity making the tub
really comfortable.
The outer Cristalplant part is available in white
and several different colour choices.
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KOHLER
DECORATED WASH BASINS
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Kamalaô Vessels cast bronze lavatory
Runway Slumped Glass Integrated Top &
Bowl; Antique Lavatory Faucet
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Mythical Beasts design on Camber selfrimming lavatory with Platinum textured rim
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Pallene Glass Vessel
Lavatory Faucet
Lavatory;
Symbol
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Antilia Glass Lavatory
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Imperial Blue Design on Conical Bell Vessels
Lavatory
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flipside
handshower from KOHLER combines
Function and Fun in an Affordable package
In these tough economic times, consumers are
looking for easy and affordable upgrades in
their homes that add pizzazz and convenience
to their lives. One tip for a quick and effective
improvement in the bathroom is installing a
practical and good-looking handshower, either
by upgrading an existing handshower, adding
one to a current shower or as an upgrade
over an existing showerhead. The benefits
are immediate, especially if the product is
as functional and fun as the new Flipside
handshower from Kohler Co., a global leader
in kitchen and bath design and technology.
A handshower not only provides more
flexibility for the shower routine – for adults,
kids and even pets – than a fixed showerhead,
it is also indispensable to help keep the
showering space clean. Kohler tops off these
functional benefits with a uniquely smart and
fun design in its new Flipside™ handshower,
launched at the 2009 Kitchen/Bath Industry
Show.
Multi–function handshowers have traditionally
featured a single sprayface with all spray options
being located on that one sprayface. Not so
with the revolutionary Flipside handshower.
With Kohler’s innovative Flipstream™
technology, the sprayface simply rotates on its
axis, with each of the four sides of the sprayface
being dedicated to one of the sprays. This not
only provides greater surface area for a superb
spray experience, it also makes changing
between sprays both intuitive and effortless –
no more trying to grip the sprayface with soapy
hands. This feature also makes the Flipside
handshower ideally suited for users of all ages
and even those with limited hand mobility. In
each spray mode, there is a range of movement
so the users can easily angle the water stream
to suit their particular requirements.
This fundamental reconfiguration of the
sprayface allowed Kohler to create four totally
unique experiences on one handshower:
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Koverage – for a traditional, everyday
shower with maximum water coverage
that is perfect for the morning shower
routine
Kotton – streams a layer of dense, soft,
enveloping downpour of relaxation that
caresses your skin
Komotion – a drenching spray that
delivers an exhilarating, circular pattern
to refresh the senses after a tightlywound day
Kurrent – provides a focused and
invigorating massage spray to target
tired or aching muscles
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“The Flipside handshower is an ideal way
for homeowners to instantly upgrade their
total shower experience with a product that’s
extremely easy to install,” said Les Petch,
Performance Showering marketing manager
for Kohler. “With its four unique experiential
spray options, it is a quick and affordable way
to introduce the features of a custom home spa
to your own home. Your only challenge will be
to decide which spray experience to try next.”
The Flipside handshower is available in three
design options. The elegant, flowing lines of
Flipside 01 complement nearly any bathroom
décor; Flipside 02’s contemporary geometric
lines are for lovers of modern design; and
Flipside 03 makes a statement with its black
handle. Finish options include Polished
Chrome for Flipside 01, 02 and 03, and Vibrant
Brushed Nickel for Flipside 01 and 02.
FLIPSIDE SHOWERHEAD
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nnovative Flipstream Technology
offers four unique sprays, easy
handling of spray options
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The Flipside handshower
is an ideal way for
homeowners to instantly
upgrade their total shower
experience with a product that’s
extremely easy to install”
Les Petch
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Strength and elegance combine for
one-of-a-kind bathing experience
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KOHLER BRINGS BUBBLEMASSAGE
TECHNOLOGY TO CAST IRON BATHS
A
t the 2010 Kitchen and Bath
Industry Show, Kohler Co. enhances
several of the company’s popular
KOHLER Cast Iron baths by adding
its renowned BubbleMassageTM technology.
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The cast iron baths with this air-bath technology
– including Tea for Two®, IronWorks®,
Kathryn® and Memoirs® - represent a wide
array of styles and design, perfectly suited to
match any homeowner’s needs.
“Kohler continues to personalize the
experience for homeowners,” said
Oldenhoff, marketing manager for
Bathing. “This pairing is unmatched
the industry – combining the strength
and beauty of cast iron with
an immersion experience
bathing
Shawn
Kohler
in
that has real benefits. Homeowners now have
the freedom to choose the material of their
BubbleMassage bath.”
Personalized bathing experiences continue
to grow in popularity, and no other company
matches the sophisticated approach of cast
iron baths with complete relaxation. Now,
homeowners can select the beauty of KOHLER
Cast Iron baths with a refreshing water
therapy.
Similar to the BubbleMassage technology on
acrylic baths, the cast iron baths have 4044 staggered airjets positioned on the lower
perimeter of the bath. Specially-designed
patterns for foot and lumbar airjets completely
surround the bather. KOHLER airjet
technology – BubbleMassage
–
ensures
that
the
hydromassage
is
complete and
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balanced throughout the bath, even at low
speeds. Designed to deliver a customizable
air massage experience, the blower/motor
delivers heated air and offers a variable-speed
control for a bubbling massage at 18 levels of
intensity. The blower can be remotely installed
for added installation flexibility. The result is a
complete and refreshing bubbling experience
at any air flow speed, and the bather can add
soaps, salts and oils to enhance the water
experience. In addition, the low-profile airjet
design also provides for an easy wipe-down
during cleaning.
Composed entirely of hard-wearing KOHLER
Cast Iron, these baths are incredibly resilient
and sturdy. Combining cast iron with an ultrathick layer of enamel, KOHLER Cast Iron
products provide exceptional durability. Kohler
offers a wide selection of cast iron baths in
deep, rich colors and graceful design lines that
coordinate beautifully with a wide variety of
décor. All KOHLER Cast iron products installed
in North America carry a Lifetime Limited
Warranty for as long as the original consumer
owns his or her home. Additionally,
KOHLER Cast Iron is crafted
from 93 percent recycled
and
reclaimed
materials.
Horch Tabet
Next to Kasr Noura
Abdelnour building
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BOSSINI
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• Connection to music player: a wall bracket is supplied for
installation outside the shower stall to connect
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60 | SANITARY Flaminia
CERAMICA
FLAMINIA SPA
During the years critics have
appreciated many Flaminia products:
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Acquagrande received the Design Plus Award at ISH in Frankfurt in
2001;
Link was nominated in the selection of the 19th Compasso D’Oro
ADI Award and received the Design Plus Award at ISH in Frankfurt
in 2001;
Twin Column was nominated in the selection of the 19th Compasso
D’Oro ADI Award in 2001;
Tatami received the Segnalazione al Merito by the jury of Comfor
& Design Award at Mostra Convegno in Milan and won The Best in
Bathroom Design Award on Elle Decoration Uk magazine in 2002;
in 2003 it won Der Innovationspreis Architektur und Technik Award
at ISH in Frankfurt and the year after the Prix du Design Award at
Ideo Bain in Paris. In 2004 it was also nominated in the selection of
the 20th Compasso D’Oro ADI Award.
The critic’s opinions were shared even by the public and this meant a
large increase in sales; in fact from 1998 to 2004 they became four times
as many.
The Italian market represents the 70% of all Flamina production while the
remainig part is placed above all in Europe, even if there are important
sellers in United States, Canada, Australia, China and Japan.
Flaminia has recently defined a new relation with Giulio Cappellini who
has become its artistic director.
For the future Flaminia wants to realize articles of high design and to
proceed with the experimentation and technical innovation of products.
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62 | SANITARY Flaminia
our favorite designs from
FLAMINIA
LINK SOSPESO
design: Giulio Cappellini e Roberto e Ludovica
Palomba
A revolutionary model. The wcs and bidets of
the market are generally limited to sets and
rarely match; the Link pieces, on the contrary,
are independently created. The pure and
neutral line easily fits into all contemporary
surroundings. The idea is to offer an innovative
but functional element for the bathroom.
collection; the real innovation is the free
standing column. Twin Column involves and
dominates all the space around it; as a real
domestic fount it becomes the protagonist of
the bathroom breaking away from traditional
schemes and conventional aesthetics.
The range is completed by a few small basins,
the Mini Twin, ideal for small spaces they are
available in three versions: bench, corner and
wall hung.
LINK BACK TO WALL
SPIN
The “back to wall” version joins the lucky Link
range, designed with the same logic that has
made the wall hung model an international
success. It presents the same characteristics
but with a back to wall installation.
Even this wall hung series retraces the Work
in progress philosophy. In fact all Flaminia
products are conceived as single elements,
that can be adapted according to one’s taste.
We believe our clientele to be so refined and
discerning to choose the elements of their
bathroom.
design: Giulio Cappellini e Roberto e Ludovica
Palomba
TERRA
design: Roberto e Ludovica Palomba
For who does not want to compromise the most
traditional shapes, Flaminia proposes Terra:
back to wall wc and bidet, also available in the
monobloc version. The linear and clean shape
of this product, from floor to wall, creates
appeal geometrical effect. As all the other items
of the Work in progress logic, Terra is far from
the set concept and therefore can easily match
the rest of the Flaminia production, creating a
deconstructed and contemporary bathroom.
TWIN SET
The Twin Set range is composed of round
basins, in various models and two sizes: vanity,
semi-inset, undercounter, with or without tap
ledge, bench and wall hung. It is possible to
create many different arrangements thanks to
the particular wall and corner brackets.
Twin Column, created for the Twin Set 42 cm
basin, is a symbol of the Work in progress
LINK SOSPESO
A bit furniture and a bit architectural
components: even the Spin line hides all
fixtures for a soft and harmonious look,
guaranteeing maximum functionality.
TATAMI
Flaminia renovates the shower area with a
product that is a part of a careful architectural
project, that does not want to do without the
warmth of the ceramic material.
Tatami is an innovative floor level shower tray,
composed of ceramic elements with a non
slip surface that also serves as a foot massage.
This particular modular system is named after
the Japanese floor and allows you to create a
shower from two to five elements.
The strong visual impact, the simple but
rigorous geometric shape and the adaptability,
given by the ceramic material, are also in Brick:
shelves proposed as new furnishing elements.
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TERRA
SPIN
TWIN SET
TATAMI
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64 | SANITARY KOS
morphing
by KOS
T
he metamorphosis of the
bathroom in progress
design: Ludovica+Roberto Palomba
In view of the 2010 Salone del Mobile in
Milan, Kos is throwing down a new challenge
to the bathroom environment.
MORPHING is a new collection of bath-tubs
and basins which explores and enhances
the transformable and eclectic aesthetic of
Cristalplant®, an innovative and contemporary
material that is now playing a leading role in
the world of bathroom design.
Designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba
for Kos and developed in synergy with
the Cristalplant® trademark, MORPHING
goes “beyond the tailor made project”, and
‘beyond the merely functional’. Playing with
the limitations of the classical approach,
it generates innovative designed shapes.
Unique solutions, new possibilities destined
to revolutionize the bathroom world
completely.
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MORPHING
goes “beyond
the tailor
made project”,
and ‘beyond
the merely
functional’
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66 | SANITARY Zuchetti
FARAWAY F
by Zucchetti
and KOS
araway is the first collection achieved
jointly byZucchetti.Kos as a Group.
A complete and complex vision
of the bathroom world, spanning
private,contract, or spa.
A different vision: the bathroom as a place for
sensory experience, a real or virtual journey to
self-discovery.
Squared form and rounded corners meet in a
sensual hybrid expressing tactility and design.
By no coincidence has this vast and important
collection been
assigned to Ludovica+Roberto Palomba,
designers who have brought about the greatest
renovation in the iconography of contemporary
bathrooms, especially through their creations
designed for Zucchetti and Kos. Once again,
together they reaffi rm an unbeatable, multiaward-winning, internationally applauded
team.
Faraway is the metaphor of a journey into
real or virtual experiences: surpassing the
ritual bathroom. It is the most complete
and complex bathroom collection ever
developed to-date: using more than 10
different typologies of materials, 50 types
of taps,2 bathtubs, 3 washbasins, a concept
spa, over 30 accessories and complementary
items. From hospitality to residential. 4
years of research, studies, prototyping. It’s
important to change the rules of the game
every time. Our senses as protagonists, we
are now exploring ‘beauty’, like nomadic
globe-trotters in search of adventure.
Each component of the collection was
created with this logic: to fulfi l a wealth
of functions, complex in their use and in
form – multitasking – bearing in mind each
rule and its exception. A journey without a
destination.
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68 | SANITARY Vola
Aesthetics, wellness
& individuality
VOLA
VOLA FS2
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VOLA blends
freedom,
aesthetics and
wellness in
their new freestanding range
VOLA belongs to the generation of design
icons from the Golden Age of Danish Design.
The first VOLA taps and mixers were designed
in 1968 by the Danish architect and designer
Arne Jacobsen. VOLA is now celebrating its 40
years on the market by launching new products
under the headline Celebrating continuity
Celebrating change.
Aesthetics, wellness and individuality describe
the trends of a modern bath room. A new trend
is to combine the bathroom and bedroom into
one room. Often the bath tub is placed in the
best position in the room perhaps with a view
to the outside. The VOLA FS family is made
for this kind of environment. In 2007 a new
bath filler, VOLA FS1 was launched and won
the GOOD DESIGN Award 2007 presented by
The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Design
and Architecture and was nominated for the
German Designpreis 2009.
VOLA FS1
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Now VOLA presents the new FS2 mixer and
FS3 shower as an evolution of its Free-standing
family – the new interpretation of the VOLA
Classic style and concept, designed especially
for the modern bathroom.
VOLA FS3
VOLA FS2 is a mixer for freestanding
washbasin. The exceptionally tall, slender spout
frees up ample space avoiding overexposure
of a single item in the interior design. The
ergonomic lever handle features the iconic
and particularly striking VOLA classic design.
Its upright design gives the fittings a very slim
and elegant energy adding to the beauty of any
freestanding washbasin.
The new freestanding shower system FS3 with
thermostat embodies the VOLA character in
its purest form; concise, slender, sculptured
design. It is distinguished by its modern and
geometrical shape, which is sure to inspire all
purist VOLA followers In its function the new
FS3 mimics natural rain fall but unlike nature,
the intensity and temperature of the curtains of
water can be easily adjusted.
Like the FS1, the new products were designed
by Aarhus Arkitekterne A/S. All fittings
come either in chrome, brushed chrome or
brushed stainless steel. With their new FS
family products VOLA conceives the modern
bathroom as an active spa and a new path into
the wellness.
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VOLA FS1
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72 | RADIATORS Tubes
SOHO by
T
he best in ecological, environmentally
sustainable heating for new homes
Tubes has always been a company
that has kept a watchful eye on developments
in the market, both from aesthetic and design
perspectives, as well as in terms of new
technology. Now it is the first Italian company to
offer an innovative approach to heating homes,
using a sustainable system especially suited to
new construction techniques.
These days, even the housing market is moving
towards solutions aimed at saving energy
and using renewable energy sources: solar
radiation into direct current electricity (through
photovoltaic systems), wind energy, geothermal
energy and from biogas.
Against this background, buildings classified as
‘Passive Housing’ are becoming increasingly
more common in Italy. ‘Class A+’, ‘Class A’ and
‘Class B’. With the concept of the ‘passive house’,
or high energy efficiency house, the idea of a
highly heated insulated house with extremely
reduced energy needs has become a reality.
This is the market segment that Tubes wants to
enter. The Basics 14 radiators or the Color_X
range and, most importantly, the latest model
produced, Soho, are the perfect solution for
this category of buildings, in terms of flexibility,
speed of heat exchange response, ability to
function at low temperature, and high thermal
efficiency.
The best kind of heating system for these new
advanced housing classifications needs specific
features that satisfy environmental well-being
and energy saving requirements.
Bear in mind that radiator heating systems
have undergone great changes since the early
examples of the mid 20th century, and today
they are designed to work at low temperatures
(the heat radiating bodies must therefore be
sized with a ΔT<35°C) although, in structural
terms, the differences are minimal.
The radiator system is highly versatile, both in
terms of installation in various environments
(due to simple low cost brick work) and in
terms of design (even if something goes wrong,
all that has to be done is to change the number
of modules required), whereas underfloor
systems involve more complex design and
maintenance operations. Moreover, these
radiators blend easily with interior design, a
principle for Tubes. The company ensures that
its product stands out from the others in this
market, thus assuming a position of leadership
in the high level segment. Soho, like all the
other models in the Tubes collection, has
aesthetic and design features that have earned
the heat radiating component its rightful place
in environmental design.
It is well-known that underfloor heating is
difficult to modify, with the further aggravating
factor that all structural variations of the
surrounding spaces - from interaction with
furnishings to the flooring finishes themselves
- have upon it. Wood flooring, for example,
reduces the system’s core thermal power
by 40% in proportion to consumption; a
wardrobe or double bed take up more than
50% of a room’s heating area; the same goes
for rugs, whether in contemporary or traditional
settings, which drastically reduce heat loss in
a space. Underfloor heating is generally used
in poorly insulated environments where the
floor temperature (which is higher than that
of the surrounding air) compensates for heat
dispersion from the walls, and has an effect on
the existing temperature. In fact this underfloor
system noticeably reduces the inner height of
the house. All this leads to numerous problems
in the correct design of the heating system since
the lay-out and interior design of the space are
still unknown factors.
Soho therefore offers the best solution, fitting
in perfectly with the style of any type of
accommodation, and yet still allowing a free
rein to furnishings.
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74 | RADIATORS Tubes
SOHO
Collection: Elements
Design:
Ludovica+Roberto Palomba
The charm of the original lives on in this new design that releases the heat radiating element
from its original technical appearance, creating a furnishing accessory ideal for contemporary
spaces.
The creative concept plays with the essential lines and repeating modules. Minimalist elegance
and aesthetic balance are the notes that define the Soho range, creating a link from the past to a
present in perfect harmony with more contemporary concepts of interior design. The radiator is
built with hot extrusion aluminium sections held together by a patented positioning and locking
system. Soho is available in vertical and horizontal versions, with single and double columns,
from 40 cms to 240 cms in height and between 17.6 cms and 72 cms wide.
A key basic feature of the model is its considerable water saving, about 75% less compared to a
traditional tubular radiator with the same thermal output; this means Soho is fully entitled to join
the category of environmentally sustainable products, which, in addition to guaranteeing low
consumption, are made using completely recyclable materials.
Soho represents the perfect answer for low energy buildings (class A, class B and even passive
buildings) as its extremely low water requirement and excellent heat response make it the most
efficient system around, both in terms of comfort and cost containment.
www.tubesradiatori.com
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reason we have redesigned the
individual element that defines the
look of the traditional radiator. We
have made it basic and elegant,
endlessly modular and perfectly
in line with contemporary
spaces.”
Ludovica+Roberto Palomba
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76 | TILES Bisazza
BISAZZA MOSAIC
THE CRYSTAL COLLECTION
O
n preview at the
Salone del Mobile
“THE CRYSTAL
COLLECTION”,
Decorative patterns in
Mosaic and Crystal
For the Salone del Mobile, Bisazza presents
“The Crystal Collection”, a new series
of decorative patterns in glass and white
gold mosaic complemented by Swarovski
crystals. The collection will be displayed at
the newly renovated Bisazza Flagship Store
located in Via Senato 2, Milan.
Coral & Seahorses, Skulls & Crowns, Flash,
Stars, Rain; five patterns are outlined against
a monochromatic background in the tones
of white, blue and black.
CORALS & SEAHORSES: stylized sea-life
images of corals and seahorses set in a
deep blue background;
SKULLS & CROWNS: skulls in corsair style
and royal crowns ironically interpret old
legends and anticipate new living trends;
FLASH: a geometrical sequence of small
shiny circles creating a depth effect;
STARS: star-shaped motifs recreating a
celestial scenario;
RAIN: tiny bright dots, simulating a crystal
rain.
“The Crystal Collection” represents an
innovative proposal for the decoration of
both living spaces and public areas.
The new collection is available in all Bisazza
Flagship Stores located in the major cities
of the world: Antwerp, Barcelona, Berlin,
Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Miami,
Milan, Moscow, Paris, Rome, New York and
Tokyo, as well as at selected retailers.
FLASH WHITE, Bisazza glass mosaic pattern with
Swarovski crystals. Also available in: black and blue;
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Hayek Roundabout
+961 1 480520
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CORALS&SEAHORSES BLUE, Bisazza glass and gold mosaic pattern
with Swarovski crystals. Also available in: white and black;
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78 | TILES Bisazza
colourful trends
from BISSAZA
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Hayek Roundabout
+961 1 480520
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80 | BRAND OVERVIEW Angelo Bonati
ANGELO BONATI
A
ngelo Bonati was born in in Milan 1951. After Economic Studies at the
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan he began his career in
the mid 70’s in the jewellery field.
In 1980 he entered the Vendôme Group and became Sales Director of the Italian
Market for different Luxury Brands (among which Dunhill , Yves Saint Laurent
and Ferrari high end items). From 1987 he was appointed Director of Sales &
Marketing of Cartier Italy.
In 1993 he had the opportunity to widen up his experience in the Luxury field
aiming to the fashion segment becoming Sales & Marketing Worldwide Director
of Ginori Group and afterwards Sales & Marketing Director of Trussardi Group.
In 1997 he was offered the opportunity and challenge to go back to Vendôme
Group and start up a new brand: Officine Panerai.
Angelo Bonati gave a fundamental contribution to the worldwide growth
and development of Officine Panerai and became Chief Executive Officer
in year 2000, position that he is still running in present days. He is an expert
in watchmaking industry and is very passionate of sea and all the activities
connected, first of all boat sailing. Beside he is very fond of Art and Culture.
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82 | BRAND OVERVIEW Angelo Bonati
OFFICINE PANERAI
Founded in Florence in 1860 by Giovanni
Panerai (1825-1897),
as a watchmaker’s
shop, workshop and school, Officine Panerai
was for many years the official supplier of
precision instruments for the Italian Navy,
mostly for the underwater special corps. The
projects developed by the company at the
time, including the Luminor and Radiomir
watch - were covered by military secret until
1997, when the brand was purchased by
the Richemont Group and launched on the
international market.
Officine Panerai is today the only Italian fine
watch making company, developing and
producing its own calibres and watches - a
blend of Italian history and design with Swiss
craftsmanship - in its own manufacture in
Neuchatel, Switzerland.
Panerai watches are distributed worldwide
through an exclusive network and in the
Panerai boutiques in Florence, Portofino,
Madrid, Dubai, Doha, Los Angeles, New York,
Buenos Aires, Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai
and Tokyo.
In the wake of its growing international success
and recognition, Officine Panerai is extending
its operations in the Middle East and globally
with the opening of five boutiques between
December and the beginning of 2010.
Panerai Boutique
The expansion started by opening a Panerai
boutique at the Villagio Mall in Doha (Qatar),
in partnership with Ali Bin Ali Group, the
Qatar-based group specializing in the luxury,
real estate and travel sectors.
The new awaited openings will be in Beirut
(Lebanon), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Geneva
(Switzerland) and Macao (China). The
expansion concerns both recent and fastgrowing markets – such as China and the
Middle East – and a place of ancient watchmaking traditions like Geneva, where the
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boutique will be inaugurated in the prestigious
Rue du Rhône. Panerai watches command a
growing wave of interest of the highest level
in the global market and are the result of
research that stems from over 150 years of
history. Since its origins in Florence in the midnineteenth century, Officine Panerai has been
focusing on the technological innovation of its
creations, watchmaking gems that combine
the sound precision of their mechanisms with
a captivating aesthetic impact and which are
today sought after by enthusiasts and collectors
from all over the world.
new Radiomir in pink gold. The workings are
regulated by a so-called ‘swan’s neck’ device
allowing for micrometrical adjustment of the
active length of the spring. Furthermore, each
single movement is millesimised.
A new in-house calibre represents a further
step forward in the evolution of a model that
has already become part of Officine Panerai’s
history: the Radiomir P.999 42 mm Pink Gold
combines the unmistakable design of an icon
in high-end, sport watches with the new
mechanical movement, the P.999, designed
and produced at the Neuchâtel manufacture.
The case in pink gold is 42 mm in diameter,
slightly smaller than the historic, first Radiomir
watches. The thickness has also been reduced
thanks to the development of the new
movement. The result is a thinner, lighter watch,
perfect for the most elegant of situations while
not betraying the watch’s military origins and
sporting character. All of this thanks to the pink
gold of the case that is satin-finished, a detail
that tones down the sparkle of the precious
metal making it more understated and refined.
The small polished bezel, on the other hand,
creates a pleasing contrast effect. The warm
feel of the satin-finished gold also emphasizes
the dial with its dark brown colour rather than
the black of the traditional models, a colour
tone enhanced by the anti-scratch and antiglare sapphire crystal.
With a diameter of 12 lignes and a thickness
of only 3.4 millimetres, the new hand-wound
P.999 movement features 19 jewels, a 60-hour
power reserve and a balance wheel oscillating
at 21,600 alternations/hour. Two sophisticated
details enhance the P.999 movement set in the
The layout of the dial is still the classic one
and represents another of the characteristic
features of Panerai watches. The exceptional
legibility in the dark is in fact achieved through
a ‘sandwich’ structure with the luminescent
material placed between two metal layers, the
RADIOMIR P.999 42 MM
PINK GOLD
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top one perforated in correspondence with the
numerals and indexes. Also luminescent and
plated in pink gold, to complement the case,
are the index-shaped hands and perpetuallymoving small seconds hand in the auxiliary
dial at 9 o’clock. The watch, with wire lugs
that are easy to remove when substituting
the strap and water-proof up to a depth of
100 metres, features the classic screw-down,
truncated-cone crown ensuring maximum
water-tightness.
Numbered and produced in an edition of 500
pieces, the Radiomir P.999 42 MM Pink Gold
(PAM00336) is part of the Historic Collection
and is completed with a dark brown alligator
strap with a pink gold pin buckle.
LUMINOR 1950 8 DAYS RATTRAPANTE
PINK GOLD 47mm
A movement with exceptional features
contained in a case of classic elegance, created
using the most noble of materials: Officine
Panerai presents the Luminor 1950 8 Days
Rattrapante Pink Gold 47 mm, a chronograph
of outstanding technical and aesthetic prestige,
produced in a numbered edition of 300 and
equipped with the new Manifattura P.2006
split-seconds chronograph calibre.
84 | DESIGNER Alexander McQueen
One of a kind Fashion
W
here else would you be able to
find stories filled with beauty,
creativity and yet somehow
great tragedy all tied up in its
enough revealed the wearer’s buttocks. It was
the launch of the “bumster” that increased the
fame of his label through numerous newspaper
and magazine headlines.
words?
It’s the Fashion world, ladies and gentlemen!
Yes, the world of beauty and fashion is oh so
glamorous but can be oh so painful both at the
same time.
Lee Alexander McQueen was born in London
on March 17, 1969. He was the youngest of six
children born to his parents. At the age of 16,
McQueen left school to serve an apprenticeship
at the Savile Rows tailors, Anderson and
Shephard where he eventually made suits for
Prince Charles. Later on, McQueen worked
for Gieves & Hawkes and theatre costumiers
before being employed by Japanese designer,
Koji Tatsuno who had links to London.
A year later, McQueen traveled to Milan where
he was employed as Romeo Gigli’s design
assistant who was a Faenza-born designer,
renowned for his use of luxury fabrics.
By 1994, Lee Alexander McQueen was back
in London, where he completed a Masters
Degree in Fashion Design at Central St Martin’s
College of Art and Design where soon after
his entire first MA Collection was bought by
Isabella Blow, a renowned stylist and editor.
McQueen shortly set up his own label in East
End London after his graduation. This is when
he launched his “bumster” trousers which were
extremely low slung trousers that astonishingly
We’ve all heard of Givenchy, haven’t we?
Well, in October 1996, McQueen was
appointed Chief Designer at the French Haute
Couture House where he worked until March
2001. McQueen was already one of the most
respected designers in the world. However,
McQueen had to leave the highly esteemed
fashion house, claiming that his contract was
“constraining his creativity”.
In December 2000, 51 percent of the Alexander
McQueen label was acquired by Gucci where
McQueen remained employed till 2010. The
label flourished, releasing women’s and men’s
ready-to-wear collections, eye-wear and
fragrances. By 2007, Alexander McQueen had
boutiques in New York, London, Los Angeles,
Las Vegas and Milan.
Yes, it does seem as though the man himself
was having the time of his life with his
successful fashion house and the fact that
he was respected and adored throughout the
world, however 2007 was a very difficult year
of McQueen - Isabella Blow had committed
suicide during the year and her death affected
him to a great extent.
Devastated by her death, McQueen dedicated
his 2008 spring and summer collection to the
deceased fashion director. McQueen’s designs
truly changed the fashioned world. The man
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who was usually described as being the
successor to John Galliano gave so much to the
world of high end luxury. Raw emotion, power
and creativity are the threads used to sew the
fashionable dresses that are admired and worn
by celebrities worldwide, such as Rihanna,
Cameron Diaz, Bjork, the fashionista, Sarah
Jessica Parker and Lady GaGa. His collections
combine an in-depth knowledge of British
tailoring, fine workmanship of the French
Haute Couture and the impeccable finish of
Italian manufacturing. His work of passion and
art earned him the award and title of British
Designer of the Year FOUR times.
The designer’s mother died on February 2, this
year which completely left McQueen in a state
of devastation and turmoil. He committed
suicide on the 11th of February. This left the
world of fashion in great shock and grief. A
luxury designer of creativity and exceptional
individuality had exited the fashion world
but he still lives on through his designs and
fashion house
His lines are more valued now, not to mention,
more noticed for their true worth - their high
end comfortable fabrics, luxurious and creative
designs as well as powerful styles.
Alexander McQueen was a true genius and his
memory shall precede the fashion world for a
long time to come. As you can see, beauty
fashion and tragedy combined eventually tell
a tale of an extraordinary man who changed
the world as we know it with a creative and
wilful mind.
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86 | DESIGNER Alexander McQueen
The silhouette is organic - patterns are morphed
out of the body as an extension of form. No
sharp edges are evident. Patterns, cut out of a
single piece of fabric, wrap and twist around
the body, folding in on themselves returning
everything back onto the body. The back
is cut with a new emphasis on the ‘cobra’.
Torsos are moulded and Victoriana references
have been enveloped under silk ‘port holes
of the future’. Metamorphosis – reflecting a
second coming (Origin of Species 2).
The show commences with intricately
engineered jacquards, prints and fil coupe
which morph from species to species. A
catalyst for moth and praying mantis prints
which create a natural camouflage in the
style of belle epoch, in fatigued colours.
These pixelate as they make their way across
garments and around the body. Silk chiffon,
organza, washed taffeta, jersey and cotton at
times fuse one into another. Shoes, christened
the ‘Armadillo’ due to their form and armour
like appearance, are morphed from the
leg itself to give the illusion of a ballerina
standing on point; they bring fragility to the
morphing.
In the second section, the natural world
continues to provide inspiration for jacquards
and cuts are inspired by the form of the
mantray. An aerial view of the Great Barrier
Reef or an ‘infinity’ body print are engineered
around the body. Verdigris embroideries
evoke the effects of garments salvaged from
the decaying wreck of the Titanic. Patterns
are softer and reflect the gentle ebb and flow
of waves. Upper bodies are morphed into
waves and protective shells break out into
clam ruffles to evoke the forming of new
coral on the untouched bodies lying deep in
the sea. A tailoring section features the idea
of salvage technicians appearing in bonded
silk mohair and jersey, combining to create
a new daywear silhouette. ‘Titanic’ shoes are
made of verdigris metal alloy, as if salvaged
from the wreckage.
As if rising from the sea, otherworldly
underwater creatures begin to dominate
the collection. The marine phenomenon of
bioluminescence inspires the mood, the idea
of survival and the way in which we adapt
in order to survive is mirrored by the use of
phosphorescent sequins and opalescent beads.
Shoes (inspired by the work of HR Giger) are
morphed to withstand the elements and the
natural progression of the foot from the land
to the sea.
Finally, We are now at one with the sea –
Neptune’s daughter emerges - a transmutation
of earth to sea mammal creating a hybrid being
which has the capability of surviving without
the use of manmade breathing apparatus.
SET
The set is a biochemical laboratory, a whitetiled, clinical space dominated by two
motion controlled cameras which dissect the
specimens as they walk down the runway.
Heaven on earth – built by man.
An LED screen forms the backdrop. A film
conceived by Alexander McQueen with Nick
Knight depicts a woman mutating into an
underwater creature. Fantasy or fact?
HAIR
Hair is organic and inspired by the tiny
coiled plaits of Leonardo Da Vinci’s Madonna
becoming more sculpted as our evolution
takes place.
MAKE-UP
Make-up is earth bound to begin with becoming
increasingly extreme as we travel from land
to sea – metamorphosis takes shape where
evolution has progressed and facial features
have adapted to stealth like appearance.
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PLATO’S ATLANTIS
When Charles Darwin wrote The Origin
Of The Species, no one could have known
that the ice cap would melt, that the waters
would rise and that life on earth would
have to evolve in order to live beneath the
sea once more or perish. We came from
water and now, with the help of stem cell
technology and cloning, we must go back
to it to survive.
When the waters rise, humanity will go
back to the place from whence it came.
“but then
again, I’m no
Nostradamus…’
Alexander McQueen
Make no mistake, this is not sci-fi, this is
evolution.
SHOW
Alexander McQueen takes his signature
engineered print to new technological
heights. Every print is unique, engineered
specifically for each individual garment.
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SPRING - SUMMER
COLLECTION 2010
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88 | JEWELRY Repossi
REPOSSI
Ère Collection
JEWELS WORN BY DREE HEMINGWAY
Black gold Ère Bracelet
fully set with diamonds
Bracelet Ère
en or noir
pavé
diamants
Bracelet
Ère en
or noir
pavé diamants
Black goldBlack
Ère Bracelet
set with
gold Èrefully
Bracelet
fullydiamonds
set with diamonds
White gold Ère Bracelet
Bracelet Ère
en or blanc
diamants
Bracelet
Ère enpavé
or blanc
pavé diamants
White gold
Ère Bracelet
set with
White
gold Èrefully
Bracelet
fullydiamonds
set with diamonds
« amfAR Party »
Black, White and Yellow gold Ère necklace
Dree Hemingway was wearing during the amfAR partyBlack
held
at ring
Antibes
black
earrings set with
gold ERE
fully set with a
black
diamonds,gold
Black goldERE
ERE earrings
set with diamonds and Black gold MAURE ring fully set with diamonds
diamonds, black gold ERE ring fully set with black diamonds
and
aandblack
goldforMAURE
ring fully set with
created by Gaia
Repossi
Eugénie Niarchos
Repossi
diamonds created by Gaia Repossi and Eugénie Niarchos for Repossi.
Black gold ERE ring fully set with black diamonds, Black gold ERE earrings
set with diamonds and Black gold MAURE ring fully set with diamonds
created by Gaia Repossi and Eugénie Niarchos for Repossi
Dree Hemingway
Service de Presse Repossi, 6 Place Vendôme, 75001 Paris
+ 33 (0) 1 42 96 51 23
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Service de Presse Repossi,
6 Place
Vendôme,
75001
Tel: +
33 (0)
1 42 96
42Paris
34 Fax:
Tel: + 33 (0) 1 42 96 42 34 Fax: + 33 (0) 1 42 96 51 23
Email: presse@repossi.com
Email: presse@repossi.com
EVENT
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Ashrafieh, Sofil
Tel.: 01/330500 - 01/215993 - 01/215994
Fax: 01/330400
sylviesaliba@idm.net.lb www.sylviesaliba.com
BY KARL LAGERFELD
Nérée Collection
It is a legend as old as the world, asleep in the deep waters of the Aegean. Nérée, the
primitive god of sea, who neither lies nor forgets, offers today his name to Repossi’s
second collection of the line Ère, imagined by Gaia Repossi and Eugénie Niarchos. A
collection with naturalist and immemorial shapes, between concretions of precious
mystery and delicately engraved corals, blending gold and diamonds, a Japaneseinspired daydream and jeweller’s challenge. Nérées is available as rings, earrings,
pendants, and Cuffs, in black, pink, white or yellow gold, and black and white
diamonds.
Pink gold Nérée big size
ring with diamonds
Yellow gold Nérée big size
ring with diamonds
Pink gold Nérée earrings
Pink gold Nérée earrings
White gold Nérée pendant
« amfAR Party »
White gold Nérée pendant
Karl Lagerfeld was wearing during the
amfAR party held at Antibes a white
gold NEREE pendent fully set with
diamonds created by Gaia Repossi
and Eugénie Niarchos for Repossi.
Karl Lagerfeld
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90 | JEWELRY dinh van joaillier
Jean Dinh Van
A FREE SPIRIT
REINVENTS
THE FRENCH
JEWELRY
Paris, 1965, Jean Dinh Van set up his own workshop with one ambition: to invent an
essential jewelry, less formal and more personal. He offers creation that mirror the
women, far from the traditional constraints; the necessity of appearance, the discomfort
of massive pieces, the frustration to wear them only on special occasions.
A free spirit, dinh van creates pieces of jewelry that, for the first time, are more
intended to reveal those who wear them than to impress those who look at them.
AN ESSENTIAL AND
HARMONIOUS STYLE
Dinh van creation stands out and may be distinguished from a thousands others.
Contemporary and timeless, it offers his pure, simple and gentle shapes to women,
mean and children. Bracelets, pendants and rings play with full and empty. The
entire dimension of these sensual, essential pieces of jewelry is revealed as they
become one with those who wear it. Some universal symbols, issued from the
optimistic observation of its time, have made the success of the brand: Cible, Chinese
Pi, Seventies and dinh van Menoties.
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Ashrafieh, Sofil
Tel.: 01/330500 - 01/215993 - 01/215994
Fax: 01/330400
sylviesaliba@idm.net.lb www.sylviesaliba.com
DINH VAN
PI INDEPENDENT
Pi Independent cord bracelet, satin
carbon and white diamonds
Pi Independent cord bracelet, satin
carbon and black diamonds,
Pi Independent chain, satin carbon
and block diamonds
Pi Independent bracelet, satin
carbon and black diamonds
Pi Independent cuff, damier carbon
and black diamonds, man size
Pi Independent damier carbon
and black diamonds, man size
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
94 | STYLE Fashion
MOSCHINO
The present collection is a reinterpretation of the past. Giving the past the
structure of the present and the present the possibility of a future springing
from an imagination that reaches beyond what already exists. The SpringSummer 2010 Moschino collection is the story of this evolution. A story
that winds it way through all the Italian themes that belong more to the
beauty of the land and nature than to the stereotypes of the red-white-and
green. And it begins by re-visiting the fashion house’s iconic pieces.
BALENCIAGA
The spirit of this Spring-Summer 2010 collection is urban; the silhouette
androgynous and slender; the body poised and sheathed. Outfits revolve
around two of the brand’s current signatures: ultra-short skirts and bodyskimming trousers. The silhouette is intentionally graphic thanks to
patchwork constructions, inlaying and the use of wide zips. The striped
blouses and tops are actually a patchwork of strips of contrasting fabrics.
This contemporary and urban collection also showcases traditional,
handcrafted materials that use eco-friendly processes; the idea being to
blend handcrafted materials with technical fabrics.
EMILIO PUCCI
Summer, bold “Italianism”, a touch of Pirate, but above all, a mix of ease
and precision. Evolving the body conscious silhouette into a fresh wardrobe
for today’s “Pucci girl”. A look combining effortless luxury, casual sport
and distressed tailoring. A patchwork of embellishment, printed fluidity
and transparency.
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LANVIN
High Tension Fusion
The Summer 2010 Collection is an ode to beauty, beauty that springs forth
like a living stream from these spiral-hemmed dresses, nerve endings of
an ongoing dream, of a story that begins with a body and its multi-faceted
reality. Cosmetic colours, delicate stitches of apparently hand-worked
appliqué sculpt the body like a make-up artist bringing out the beauty of
a face.
Strident colours that appear lit up from within, in volcanic tones and
liqueur hues: absinthe green, deep-sea blue, lava grey; drapes unfurl like
petals on one sleeve.
PAUL SMITH
Paul Smith menswear for Spring Summer 2010 is an elegant, modern,
British collection. The collection reinterprets classic menswear and simple
sportswear pieces in a fresh uncomplicated way with clean lines and
relaxed shapes in a full spectrum of colours. References are made to David
Byrne, the singer from the Talking Heads and David Bowie where mod
meets punk.
The palette is crisp with four colour groups dominating the collection for
a clean feel; navy, black, grey marl and an injection of brights seen most
clearly in shirting and outerwear. Cloth choice is clean with these solid
dark plains, boosted my chintz wool with a shiny lustre for a glam/punk
feel.
RALPH LAUREN
For Spring 2010, Polo Ralph Lauren introduces an eclectic, international
vision of iconic menswear with an artful blend of timeless motifs. Inspired
by the authentic sportsman, the bohemian traveler, the vintage prepster
and the stylish gentleman, the season is effortlessly chic and unmistakably
modern.
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96 | STYLE Fashion
GIORGIO ARMANI
CLASSICISMO DEL 2010
CONTEMPORARY
FORMS
This season, once again, the ongoing revolution
in male clothing - a revolution in concept, form
and content - is moved forwards in terms of
contemporary aesthetics by Giorgio Armani,
who rolls out the classic canon of his style with
a message of constant elegance. With total selfconfidence, a variety of attitudes are expressed
through colour, this summer’s star performer,
together with oversized graphics that are
unmistakably Armani.
This season Giorgio Armani creates a collection of pieces empowered by their cut and
construction, essentially disciplined but at the same time possessing that special equilibrium
achieved through perfectly balanced contrasts - exuberant, head turning, sumptuous. These
styles are rich in colour and reference, texture of fabric (satin, taffeta, silk with stiffeners clad in
double chiffon to support the structure) and elegant embroidery.
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LOUIS VUITTON
NEVERFULL DAMIER AZUR
A summer breeze blows on the Damier
canvas : Louis Vuitton has reinterpreted this
timelss canvas through a fresh, luminous and
very feminine colour, Azur. The inspiration
for Damier Azur was drawn from chic and
elegant escapades on the Coted’ Azur.VDamier
Azur brings to mind the spirit of travel dear to
Louis Vuitton, the glamour of the Riviera, as
well as the carefree and relaxed atmosphere
of the summer season. Damier Azur offers a
complete, feminine and chic collection of
products.
Daisy Lowe wears a Neverfull bag
in Damier Azur canvas, a sun visor,
a stole in cashmere and silk and a
beach towel in cotton.
The iconic Neverfull - so simple yet so practicalis now available in Damier Azur Canvas with
elegant beige striped inside lining. Its design
(shape and Color) is adapted to both daily
urban or beach use. The new Damier Azur
canvas Neverfull tote will be available starting
January 1st 2010.
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98 | RESTAURANT OF CHOICE Zuma
ZUMA
Opens in Dubai
ZUMA was co-founded by Rainer Becker and
the Waney family in 2002. The first ZUMA
restaurant to open was in London’s fashionable
Knightsbridge area and remains the brand’s
flagship. All of ZUMA’s management and
chefs are extensively trained in London before
working in ZUMA’s international locations. The Dubai venture is the most recent site to
open in the Group’s expansion plan which
will continue with new restaurants opening in
some of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities
over the next few years.
For more information visit the ZUMA website:
http://www.zumarestaurant.com
Awards received:
Best Japanese Restaurant
Highly Commended - Best New Restaurant
Time Out Dubai Restaurant Awards 2009
avourite Japanese Restaurant
Special Panelist Choice
General Manager’s Recommendation
Best Newcomer
What’s On Awards 2009 (Dubai)
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100 | RESTAURANT OF CHOICE Zuma
Award-winning Global
Brand Brings Unique Dining
Experience to DIFC Lifestyle
Group within Gate Village
London’s award-winning restaurant – ZUMA
– opened its doors in Dubai at DIFC’s Gate
Village, bringing the flavours of the Far East
to the Middle East with its internationally
acclaimed style of Japanese cuisine.
ZUMA, the brainchild of German chef
Rainer Becker, offers a sophisticated cuisine
philosophy inspired by the informal Japanese
dining style called Izakaya. Becker developed
the ZUMA concept of authentic, but not
traditional Japanese cuisine, after returning to
London from six successful years working in
Tokyo, learning the intricacies of both Japanese
food and culture.
“Although ZUMA has an established following
in London, we see the Dubai restaurant
as evolving, just like the city, adapting to
changes in the business and social scene. We
will continue to offer the quality food and
beverages that have become synonymous with
the ZUMA concept,” said Becker.
In 2002, Becker launched the first ZUMA
restaurant in London’s Knightsbridge, and its
success saw the launch of ZUMA in Hong
Kong in 2007, followed by ZUMA Istanbul in
February 2008.
Key to ZUMA’s appeal are its two open
kitchens, the Sushi Counter with its dedicated
sushi chefs and The Robata Grill inspired by
the age-old cooking style of northern Japanese
fishermen.
The menu is known for its signature dishes,
including the tsubu-miso gake hinadori no
obun yaki - baby chicken marinated in barley
miso, oven roasted on cedar wood. Embracing
the dining experience, guests are offered
dishes that are brought to the table steadily
and continuously through the meal, instead
of offering the typical starter and main course
menu structure.
The restaurant’s design focuses on space,
occupying 11,000 square feet over two
floors, with the striking addition of a threedimensional feature wall along the side of
the lounge. A dramatic staircase joins the two
levels, as well as a dedicated guest elevator
screened in patterned glass.
Designer Noriyoshi Muramatsu, of Tokyo
design firm Studio Glitt, who also created the
low-key interiors of ZUMA’s other restaurants,
was inspired by the four elements of Earth, Fire,
Water and Air. His aim is for the restaurant’s
customers to savour the complete dining
experience.
ZUMA London has won major international
awards, including Restaurant of the Year in the
UK’s Tatler Restaurant Awards. ZUMA Hong
Kong was recently listed as one of the world’s
most exciting new restaurants on Condé Nast
Traveller’s ‘Hot Tables’. Chef Rainer Becker
has also been recognised in the industry, with
awards including Harper’s Bazaar and Moët
Chef of the Year.
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Horch Tabet
Next to Kasr Noura
Abdelnour building
T(961)1 495070
102 | TRAVEL Marbella
The Spanish
Heaven of the South
So, it’s that time of the year again that you have been anxiously waiting for. You’ve finally received your
leave from work for a couple of weeks and it is time to take a break from the same ol’ boring daily
routine. The first thing you decide to do is call your travel agent. Yes, that’s right. You want a relaxing
holiday with a touch of adventure and excitement.
Out of the many exotic summer destinations in the world, there is one that stands out from the rest. It
has been known for quite a while as the playground to the rich and the famous. I know what you’re
thinking…Why not? So how about you don’t waste any more time? I suggest you get to packing
because the sexy and glamorous city of Marbella awaits you!
Marbella, is a city in Andalusia, Southern Spain, by the Mediterranean. It is situated in the province
of Málaga, beneath La Concha. The city is a great location for a summer holiday. It has a big Spanish
population, (Who doesn’t love those spicy Spanish accents?) and a stunningly beautiful old town that
is dotted with charming buildings. Culture, fantastic cuisine and a wonderful year-round weather
make the city a very appealing destination to people from all over the world. There are many things
to do in Marbella, whether you are traveling as an individual, a couple or a family. Boredom will not
even have time to kick in this Spanish paradise.
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Things to do:
Soak up the sun - One of the most amazing
things about Marbella, is that no matter
what time of the year you decide to visit, the
beaches are a must on your to-do-list. There
will be no such thing as it is too hot or too
cold. How could you possibly not adore a
city that has the sea welcoming you with its
azure open arms every blessed day?
The Costa del Sol boasts kilometres of sandy
beaches and the very best of them too!
Lovers can relax as they bathe in the sun
while kids can enjoy making sand-castles on
smooth golden sands. All along the beaches
in Marbella are lovely beach bars, known as
‘chiringuitos’. These little bars serve drinks
and typical Mediterranean cuisine, right
on the sand. So catching hunger and thirst
will never be a concern. A walk through
culture and beauty - Marbella’s Old Town
(casco antiguo) is a hidden jewel which most
visitors don’t manage to discover, however it
is strongly suggested that you do! It is found
near the center of the town just up from the
main street which runs through Marbella and
opposite La Alameda Park.
It’s picturesque and ancient architecture will
dazzle you and make for great pictures for
your travel photo album. As you walk down
the mazes of narrow cobbled streets, you
will find boutique shops and art galleries,
bars and eateries; your quench for retail
therapy and culture as well as beauty will be
fulfilled. The Old Town is filled with activities
and interesting sights that are waiting to be
experienced and sighted.
Born to shop? - There is a shopaholic inside
all of us. It’s true. Don’t try to deny it because
Marbella is perfect for shopaholics. The Old
Town’s winding narrow streets are filled
with boutiques and small shops that sell
gifts, clothes, toys shoes and accessories.
You could easily spend an entire day
shopping there and still tell yourself that it
wasn’t enough by the time the night draws
in. If you are looking for extravagance and
designer labels, then Banus has incredible
shops such as Chloe, Versace and La Perla.
Not only will you be shopping for luxury
but you will be surrounded by the luxurious
view of the marina.
Where to stay:
Hotel El Fuerte Marbella
(Costa del Sol)
This 4 star hotel is located in the heart of
Marbella. The hotel overlooks the sea and a
sandy beach that is separated from the hotel
only by a small promenade. It is only 40
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minutes away from the airport and everything
you could ever possibly need is right on your
doorstep.
The hotel features very prominent restaurants
with great cuisines as well as two swimming
pools that are set within the lush gardens of
the hotel. Hotel El Fuerte definitely allows for
a relaxing holiday right in the heart of town
with its high standard of service and beautiful
atmosphere.
Summer in Marbella will most probably
the best summer you’ll ever have. Culture,
architecture, history, glamour and fame are
only but a few of the many things you can
expect from this marvellous city. Once you
step foot in this Spanish paradise, you will
never want to take off so I suggest you take an
extended leave…just in case!
104 | TRAVEL Santorini
S
pectacular, sensual sunsets fade into
the horizon over surreal landscapes of
the heavenly Greek Islands of Santorini.
These world famous sunsets are
accompanied by romance, sophistication and
unforgettable views offered by the charming
summer destination.
Santorini is a small archipelago of volcanic
islands situated in the southern Aegean sea.
It is located approximately 63 miles north
of the island of Crete and has a whole lot to
offer vacationers. Santorini is essentially what
remains of a great volcanic explosion, probably
the biggest eruption in recorded history. The
eruption destroyed the earliest settlements of
what was formerly a single land, leading to
the creation of the present geological caldera.
Picturesque villages, blue-domed churches
that are as heavenly as the azure skies narrate
a story in the soothing summer air. But that’s
not all; white cube houses, set on steep cliffs
ground your thoughts of an exciting and
cherished holiday.
While taking a walk on the city's beautiful
streets underneath the pleasant, warm
sunshine, you will notice stylish cafés and
fashionable boutiques. Imagine waking up in
one of the world's most beautiful destinations
only to enjoy a cup of coffee in one of its
many classy cafés followed by retail therapy at
various high-end boutiques. (Yes, I know what
you are thinking. That is one heck of a fantasy!
So why don't you embrace the glamour and
tranquillity?)
The beaches. There is not even one adjective
that could describe the beaches in Santorini.
They are out of this world. There is nothing
more heavenly than having golden sands in
between your toes as you stand on the shore
where crystal blue waters caress your feet. As
you bathe yourself in its warm and blissful
light, you will feel as if you’re one of the Greek
gods/goddesses that have been gifted the
sea. The main concentration of beach resorts
is scattered across the eastern coast where
there are ample water sports, restaurants and
beachside facilities to be enjoyed. However, if
you are an individual or a couple that is looking
to indulge in Nature’s tranquil isolation, then
you may venture out to the wild and remote
northern shoreline, which boasts long stretches
of volcanic sand and secluded lagoons.
For the night-birds
Trendy bars and live entertainment are
available in almost all beach resorts. Cocktail
lounges and bustling nightclubs are offered
all night long in Santorini and there are a
variety of them to cater to everybody’s needs
and tastes. The atmosphere is lively yet at the
same time relaxed and peaceful. Not to miss:
An early evening cocktail with your loved one
or friends, by the beach as the sun begins its
mesmerizing performance by setting into the
night.
Santorini is also, undoubtedly, a very
cosmopolitan holiday that boasts wonderful
shopping opportunities that appeal to all
visitors. Trendy boutiques and art shops line the
streets; marketplaces are plentiful, especially
in the capital of Fira. Yes, Santorini is a haven
for shopaholics with handmade jewellery and
crafts being sold all along its charming and
narrow streets.
A SANTORINI
Sunset
Summer’s Atlantis
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Where to stay:
Throughout this article, we’ve boasted about
Santorini’s famous sunsets. Now, let us discover
the place to enjoy its beauty and splendour to
the max. Oia is located at the extreme north of
the island. The houses are carved out of rock
and the village square is a veranda that looks
straight into the caldera. It is definitely the
place to linger at sundown.
Aethrio Hotel is an exclusive hotel in the
heart of the Oia village. It is located only a
few steps away from the shops, cafés and
the main activities of the village. The hotel is
considered to be a small kingdom for you and
your dreams. It also provides an area of peace,
with plenty of space for a traveler's own rest.
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After a long day out and about, Aethrio Hotel
is definitely the place to retire to for a good
night’s rest. The elements and colors of the
interiors and exterior compliment the islands
and the beauty they represent so well. It is
definitely the place to stay if you are looking for
a quiet and peaceful retreat with impeccable
service.
Santorini has been claimed by many to be the
long lost city of Atlantis, and after visiting the
islands, and being mesmerized by its charm
and beauty, surely you will fall into one of
the many that has the same belief. It is one
of the world’s greatest summer destinations
where the adventures and experiences will be
treasured for a lifetime!
106 | TRAVEL Barcelona
STAR LIGHT, STAR BRIGHT
You must be Barcelona with all its might!
Museu Picasso
A
star spills the world’s pleasures and
art, uncovering your voice that will
echo its gardens of peace. Its heartbeat will waltz through your soul
and whisper its name ever so sweetly and
somehow you’ll realize that you’ve succeeded
in finding heaven on earth.
Welcome to Barcelona, Spain’s second largest
city and the capital of Catalonia. It is located on
the Mediterranean coast and has a population
of 1.5 million. Barcelona is a global city
because of its importance in finance, media,
entertainment, art and architecture as well as
international trade.
This marvelous city in motion is a magnet to
everyone whether you are a beach bum who is
looking to soak up the sandy sun, or a newly
wed wanting to indulge in timeless romance this is the place for you. The seasons with all
its wonders are held in between Barcelona’s
fingers and they will caress your thoughts and
the strings of your heart throughout your visit.
When in Barcelona, you should always allow
your senses to coddle in the crisp morning air
that dangles amidst the dazzling rays of the
distant sun. Start your day by roaming around
in the city and admiring its many artistic fonts
then stopping by one of their many boutique
cafes to seduce your taste-buds.
There is so much to see and do in Barcelona
from high-end shopping to browsing the
halls of grand museums so a couple of the
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city’s highlights should do you great good,
especially when time starts to annoy you by
reminding you that the real world is out there
waiting for you.
Museu Picasso (Picasso Museum)
Barcelona has a remarkable selection of
museums including some of the best of Spain’s
historical collections and one of these is the
Picasso Museum. It is the most visited museum
in the city and occupies four of the medieval
stone mansions on Carrer de Montcada. The
building alone is worth adoring for hours and
then of course, there are the works of Picasso
to admire which could very well take about
two to three hours if you are an art fanatic, so I
suggest you let the real world know that it’ll be
a while longer before you decide to return.
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Sagrada Familia
(Temple of the Holy Family)
The Sagrada Familia is a massive ‘warped gothic’
temple, privately funded Roman Catholic
Church that has been under construction in
Barcelona since 1882 and it is also considered
as the master-work of renowned Catalonian
architect, Antonio Gaudi. The vastness of this
project has made it one of Barcelona’s top
tourist attractions for many years. The details
used in the stone are simply extraordinary,
however you will notice a contrast in the stones
used in the front and the back of the building
as well as a difference in the architectural
styles of the building. The construction being
done on it presently is a bit different from what
was done in the days of Gaudi. This building is
a summary of every other remarkable building
designed by Gaudi in his time. Just by looking
at the contour of the stone façade, you can
actually see it melting with the sun and your
eyes would not be able to look anywhere else.
The towers are crowned with brightly colored
mosaics – Gaudi believed that color was the
essence of life and he left colored drawings of
his vision for future architects to embrace and
follow.
The Rambla
This is by far Spain’s most famous street, adding more vibrancy to the meaning of Life. Streetperformers, cafés, kiosks, jugglers, mimes, puppeteers and the list just goes on and on! If you’re
in the mood for a little but of wackiness and fun, you know where to go - Viva Rambla!
Where to stay:
Neri Hotel & Restaurant – Housed in an 18th century styled palace and set in a shady
square by the cathedral, Neri Hotel combines Gothic architecture with modern touches.
The interior is extremely dramatic and bold and once you are in the rooms, you’ll forget
the world and lose yourself in the sultry, spacious and sexy room that will tease you with
lots of velvet and dark silks. Neri hotel is definitely one of Barcelona’s best boutique
hotels and is a definite must if you are looking for a sassy stay!
Barcelona offers romance, self-indulgence, heritage and a great night-life amongst many other
things. If you want to feel the heat of sand in between your toes, the cerulean waters spread out
their sea-arms before you and summon you with a mere whisper to its shores where you can
relax and inhale the beauty of life through nature. Carnivals silence the tension in your heart and
instead sound heavenly music that escape wood-wind passages into the swift air surrounding
you. Stories of a wedding between the old and new are murmured by the city’s roof-tops, enticing
you to experience both the traditional and cultural features of the city while still savoring the
amazing night-life Barcelona has to offer. The experience this city leaves you with will gather all
your scattered flowers and gift you with gardenias of serene thoughts. A leading light indeed, is
this magical city and be assured that the Sun will never drift away from its main source of light.
By: Ylova Hamdan
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108 | AUTOMOTIVE Ferrari 458 Italia
FERRARI
& AL TAYER MOTORS
unveil 458 Italia in the UAE
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F
errari’s new 458 Italia was unveiled in
Dubai during a special event held at the
One & Only Royal Mirage in presence of
the officials from Ferrari Middle East and
Africa and Al Tayer Motors, the official Ferrari
importer in the United Arab Emirates.
“The Ferrari 458 Italia has been eagerly awaited
in the UAE since it was announced,” said
Hossam Hosni, General Manager – Luxury Auto,
Al Tayer Motors. “We are pleased to present this
car which combines some of the best design
aesthetics from Pininfarina with unrivalled onroad performance.”
The new V8-engined berlinetta is a synthesis
of style, creative flair, passion and cutting-edge
technology, characteristics for which Italy as
a nation is well-known. For this reason Ferrari
chose to add the name of its homeland to the
traditional figure representing the displacement
and number of cylinders.
Designed to fulfill the expectations and
ambitions of our most passionate clients, the
458 Italia continues the Ferrari tradition of
putting the thrill into driving as a result of trackderived technological innovations. The Ferrari
458 Italia is a completely new car from every
point of view: engine, design, aerodynamics,
handling, instrumentation and ergonomics, just
to name a few.
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With the Ferrari 458 Italia, Maranello has
brought a highly distinctive new car to its
8-cylinder range. The company now offers
two models that share a common, racederived DNA, both exceptionally sporty
and fun to drive in true Ferrari tradition, but
aimed at two very different kinds of clients.
While the Ferrari California was created for
owners requiring a more versatile sports
car with a practical edge, the 458 Italia is
designed for owners for whom the priority is
uncompromising on-road performance with
occasional track day capability, but who still
demand a car that is useable in day-to-day
driving like all Ferrari’s recent models.
Ferrari produces a range of sports and GT
cars powered by V8 and V12 engines. As
well as the V8-engined cars described
above, clients can also choose from two
V12 models. The first, the 599 GTB Fiorano,
is a mid-front engined V12 sports car - the
most powerful 12-cylinder berlinetta ever
produced by the company. With 620hp
and an enviable power-to-weight ratio the
599 GTB Fiorano represents the maximum
expression of performance and driving
involvement. Complementing this extreme
sports car is Ferrari’s flagship GT model
is the 612 Scaglietti, which epitomises
Ferrari’s ability to create a car that boasts
the comfort and practicality of a true 2+2
tourer, yet also offers levels of performance
and handling normally only associated with
the finest sports cars.
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Technical Specifications
Dimensions
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Dry weight
Weight/power ratio
Weight distribution fr/r
Engine
4527 mm (178.2 in.)
1937 mm (76.3 in.)
1213 mm (47.8 in.)
2650 mm (104.3 in.)
1380 kg (3042 lbs)*
2,42 kg/CV (7.16 lbs/kW)
42%/58%
Performance
Tyres
Front
Rear
235/35 ZR20 8.5”
295/35 ZR20 10.5”
Fuel consumption + emissions
Fuel consumption***
Emissions***
Type
V8 – 90°
Displacement
4499 cc (274.5 cu in.)
Maximum power 570 CV (425 kW)** @ 9000 rpm
Maximum torque 540 Nm (398 lbs/ft) @ 6000 rpm
Specific power output
127 CV/l
Compression ratio
12.5:1
13.3 l/100 km
307 g CO2/km
Maximum speed
0-100 km/h
>325 km/h (>202 mph)
<3.4 s
Electronics
E-Diff3, F1-Trac, high-performance ABS
Gearbox
Dual-clutch, 7-speed F1
* With forged wheels and Racing seats
** Including 5 CV of ram effect
*** Combined cycle (ECE+EUDC)
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