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Further to our previous chronicles on South African social life, the Watch & Jewellery Gallery in Nelson Mandela Square opened an exclusive Patek Philippe Exhibition on Monday the 28th of June, which was celebrated with a ‘by-invitation-only’ VIP Cocktail on Thursday the 1st of July. The event saw leading Southern African industry leaders and watch enthusiasts come together in celebration. The event also marked the re-opening of The Watch & Jewellery Gallery after a major 6-week renovation with a now much bigger Patek Philippe store-in-store boutique.
Chivalry in Cannes is a live Twitter-based and blog-based report from Cannes with Chivas, Official Partner of the Cannes Film Festival. Each episode gives you an exclusive, insider’s view of Chivalry in Cannes and the world of film.
With 23 years of experience at the Martinez hotel, the dynamic Véronique Vermot-Desroches is responsible for the hotel’s continuous relationship with its entire clientele. In her office, which she calls her “control tower” right opposite the entrance, she cannot miss anyone who comes in. Regulars range from guests attracted by Cannes’ beautiful setting to the substantial share of film stars staying at the hotel during the Film Festival.
As Véronique and her team are at the constant service of film stars during the Festivals, they know how much activity and stress this event can bring. But year after year the Front of House Manager is particularly impressed by the integrity of the film personalities that come to her hotel. While celebrities are sometimes referred to as tempermental, most film stars actually display manners, class, and genuine consideration for the crowd that surrounds them. They are aware of the moral obligations their roles represent throughout their stay in Cannes.
There isn’t a single facet in the course of Erick Morillo’s career that is not exceptionally successful, from his recording career, starting with global single “I Like To Move It” and the global success of his label Subliminal Records to his hectic schedule of up to 30 nights a month overtaking New York and Miami, London and Ibiza, as much as Mykonos, Malta, Amsterdam, Madrid, Belfast or Moscow.
We have taken the opportunity of the opening of Erick’s channel on SQUA.RE to ask for his own views on the life of the superstar DJ, a life led by few and followed by most, a life which he very much sets an example for.
Chivalry in Cannes is a live Twitter-based and blog-based report from Cannes with Chivas, Official Partner of the Cannes Film Festival. Each episode gives you an exclusive, insider’s view of Chivalry in Cannes and the world of film.
Olivier Pillon, Head Bartender at the bar in the Martinez, has been lucky enough to come face to face with a lion’s share of international cinema stars over the course of the 25 Cannes Film Festivals he has experienced. This glamorous quarter of a century has made him a star in his own right, earning himself a reputation for top-notch service and the best cocktails on the Croisette. Whether toasting a successful screening or negotiating an upcoming role with a film director, celebrities frequently visit Olivier’s bar throughout the Festival. Here are his insights on the Festival: a perfect mix of chivalry, Cannes, and celebration…shaken, not stirred.
Chivalry in Cannes is a live Twitter-based and blog-based report from Cannes with Chivas, Official Partner of the Cannes Film Festival. Each episode gives you an exclusive, insider’s view of Chivalry in Cannes and the world of film.
After much anticipation, Oscar time arrived last Sunday. And this year, with the heroic war movie “The Hurt Locker” taking Six Oscars including the Best Picture Award, Chivalry is a central value. Not only does the movie portray the courage of soldiers in the difficult war in Iraq, the film is also the victory of a small team which through true brotherhood and dedication made it to America’s top honours in film.
Chivalry in Cannes is a live Twitter-based and blog-based report from Cannes with Chivas, Official Partner of the Cannes Film Festival. Each episode gives you an exclusive, insider’s view of Chivalry in Cannes and the world of film.
Christian Sinicropi is the Chef to the Stars. Leading all prestigious restaurants in the Martinez Hotel, Christian is not only the Executive Chef, he is an artist and his cuisine is the fruit of years of experience in France’s top kitchens, including Alain Ducasse’s. Christian is the only twice-Michelin-starred chef in the city. At the Festival, he is responsible for everything from the Jury’s first official dinner night through to the unbelievable daily schedule of his cuisine: serving 1,000 people a day, including many of the stars attending.
I met Sandie, Bruno’s London-based partner at Chaussignand Lunettes, through one of the brand’s ambassadors, Erik Munro (see in series of pictures to the bottom of this feature). In fact I believe Erik was wearing his Bruno Chaussignand glasses when I met him. Shortly after I had a good chat with Sandie at one of our recent events (see video for her interview), and we had a very exciting talk. Sandie came to the SQUA.RE office for a full insight of her brand’s inspiring range and history.
If anything, Davies Street, located in the midst of my home of Mayfair, London, seems to be the street for innovation, or at least of two very notable ones: the store version of one of our favourite eCommerce websites Couture Lab, and the newly launched BOKKS London retail space. It is nice to see such concepts burgeoning in a street also strong with traditional luxury as this is where Claridge’s side entrance is located, where Berkeley Square and its private clubs lay to the bottom and where the sumptuous store/home of Alfred Dunhill can be found.
“It’s a genius idea.” Karl Lagerfeld
Clearly BOKKS is more than a shop, it is the slick and stylish headquarter of a global luxury gifting service. As I met with CEO Walter Bugno, he shared with me that what I saw was only a stepping stone for the concept store in the making. The next version of the shop will have three private consultation areas for Very Personal Assistants (VPA), a term invented by BOKKS, who are already present to assist buyers in their choices — while Gift Imagineers go away with briefs collected from the customers by the VPAs and invent whole new collections. Read the rest of this entry »
During New Year’s eve celebrations not so long ago, I noticed that the bottles of Veuve Clicquot bore a seal that read: By Appointment to H.M. Queen Elizabeth II. Purveyors of Champagne. This intrigued me as Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, a brand born in Reims, France and sold as a French product, appeared to be affiliated with the British royal family.
In a year that saw sky-rocketing unemployment, disappearing retirement savings, a deadly flu pandemic and the several untimely and tragic demises of some of our leading icons such as Michael Jackson, Brittany Murphy, Patrick Swayze, Natasha Richardson, David Carradine, Farrah Fawcett, Les Paul and Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein – let’s just say that raising a glass this December 31st becomes not just about celebrating the start of the new year but also toasting to the completion of such intense times!!
In my recent trip to London, I’ve discovered many new jewels, as is expected from this city. One of these new jewels speaks directly one of my ultimate passions; dark chocolate… Actually, mouthwatering-gourmet dark chocolate.
I was walking around and shopping for magazines amongst other things in Selfridges, and I see these very simple and chic looking chocolate bars on display around the corner, with names such as Wild, Smoke, Love, Orange, Wine, Chili, Blackberry & Cinnamon, Organic, Ultimate, Mint, Popcorn… (are you salivating yet?!)
Marigot Bay is certainly one of the most fascinating bays in the Carribean and a perfect destination should you be in need of some ‘escapism’ this winter. Located on the Western coast of Saint Lucia, it is surrounded on three sides by steep, emerald-colored hills, was the historical setting of several battles between the French and Royal Navy, and has been described by numerous authors and writers as the most beautiful bay in the Caribbean.
As I hope you had a chance to see in our film, the highlight of the recent Pavilion of Art and Design was certainly the truly avant garde design of Carpenters Workshop Gallery. If not, check it out and I promise you will be compelled by the gallery’s groundbreaking design-art pieces.
For those of us regulars of Chelsea’s vibrant social map of restaurants, bars and clubs, we always appreciate the opening of new venues, especially when these feature fabulous food, an exciting concept, and an all encompassing offering from restaurant, bar and nightclub to a series of private luxury serviced suites.
In one of the most exciting and original editorials of 2009, Steven Meisel teams up with Vogue Italia and bring us something fresh, new and we could all relate to for December, “MeiselPic”. The Twitter style editorial features the most prominent supermodels photographing themselves doing whatever they do best, in high-end designer clothing of course.
