The Cannes Yachting Festival 2016

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The Cannes Yachting Festival 2016
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With its dazzling display of over 630 boats, the latest electronic gadgets, decadent deck fittings and fun new toys, the 2016 Cannes Yachting Festival, which has now drawn to a close for the 39th time, more than cemented the event’s reputation as one of the leading yacht shows in the world. The record-breaking edition was the best to date, with industry professionals converging in Cannes to experience the most innovative advances in the yachting industry. Giving its film festival counterpart a run for its money, this year saw the premier of 191 new models, with visitors from the world over gathering to witness the largest European in-water show (now officially so thanks to a record-breaking number of attending boats). A highly important date in the Mediterranean yachting calendar, guests were treated to a showcase of luxury from the quality of the yachts to the overall atmosphere – the latter of which was enhanced by festival partnerships with leading premium brands, such as Porsche and Louis Roederer Champagne.

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Highlights of this year’s edition included the Concours d’Elegance, a unique parade of vintage and modern-day boats that beautifully depicted the rich history of boating on the French Riviera. The Festival’s VIP programme, Carte Riviera, was also back once again by popular demand. As was the case in 2015, Carte Riviera holders lapped up the exclusive services on offer, from personal tours of the most beautiful vessels on show, to a direct helicopter transfer to the Vieux Port heliport, not to mention a high-class concierge service. Among the yachts to make their world debut was the 370 GT from Invictus Yachts. The 370 GT spans 11.40m in length and has a top speed of 43 knots. The yacht’s reverse bow gives it a distinctive, avant-garde look, while the retractable beach club enables easy access to the water. The 12.8m yacht can cruise at a staggering top speed of 64 knots.

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Also making a splash at the Cannes Yacht Show 2016, the Say42 is made from carbon fibre, giving it an extremely lightweight body. Up to 1,000hp is produced by multiple engine options and the sporty vessel can carry up to ten passengers. The sleek, minimalist design is best appreciated in the beach club, which enhances the sailing experience. With a hull of just 0.85m, seafarers can travel anywhere in style in the Say42. But the appearance of SmartYacht at the Cannes Yachting Festival proved that the yachting life doesn’t have to be reserved for the international jet set. The company offers shared yacht ownership as a cost-effective alternative to sole ownership, enabling buyers to purchase and maintain a vessel with other investors.

Renowned worldwide as the boat show for multihulls, this year didn’t disappoint. Added space, and a dedicated dock at the centre of the show, allowed 2016 to welcome 45 catamarans – the largest amount in the world – with sizes on show ranging from 42 to 77 feet. The show is also celebrated for its exhibition of sailing yachts – 120 this year, 20% the total of all vessels. Aside from boats, the Cannes Yachting Festival also exhibits the best watertoys and yachting accessories, with top of the range jet skis, stand up paddleboards and even sleds that dive underwater.

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concours-d-elegance-cannes-yachting-festivalJust in case all this wasn’t enough, this year saw the Cannes Yachting Festival launch an entirely new area completely devoted to luxury: La Terrasse. Located alongside the Festival Beach, this exciting new element offered a 180-degree view of the biggest yachts on display at Vieux Port, the Bay of Cannes, the Croisette and the Lérins Islands. Everything luxury was on display, from watches to jewellery and cars.

Lizzie Lunn

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Luxury Blog: IOMA Paris opens new store in Paris – A temple to beauty.

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Luxury Blog: IOMA Paris opens new store in Paris – A temple to beauty.
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IOMA, the beauty high-tech brand opens a new store in the heart of Paris, at Saint German des Près. In this new store, the brand gathers the very best of high-tech and skin expertise. You will be able to find the best sellers of the brand as well as specific treatments, including massage cabines. This is definitely a new beauty destination in Paris.

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IOMA is a skin expert and all the concept is based in trying the find the best and the most adapted treatment for your own skin. For that the brand has created different high-tech skin diagnosis in order to personalize the offered treatment. The power of the brand is to be present in 17 countries in 3 different continents. These represent more than 1’500 sales outlets across the world. IOMA deployed 2’200 skin diagnostic devices. In one hand, the brand can serve its customer’s best interests and also feed a global database to develop new products. Using aircraft technology, smart phone telecommunications, and algorithms, it can detect skin issues, prescribe a custom regimen (from seven product categories), and measure the effectiveness of the treatment after four weeks of use. They will convince you by the proof.

Born in the French Sillicon Valley in Grenoble, IOMA allies the very best of what technology and cosmetics can offer. And if you think it is all about machines, you would be wrong. All IOMA personnel are highly trained and are skin experts.

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The company was found in 2010 by Jean-Michel Karam. In the heart of the French Silicon Valley, near Grenoble, the IOMA Research Centre manages the unique combination of high-technology and dermo-cosmetic science. On the same site are engineers, micro-electronics, computer scientists, but also scientists, dermatologists, formulators. For all, a single shared ambition: to achieve an intimate knowledge of each skin to create cosmetic treatments with proven efficacy. This collaboration, so precious and so special between technology experts and skin experts has been enriched further. Since 2013, IOMA has formed a strategic partnership with the Unilever group. Indeed, IOMA Research teams conduct a close collaboration with 3 UNILEVER research centres dedicated to skin care, that bring together more than 1,500 scientists: Colworth, in the United Kingdom, Trumbull in the United States and Shanghai in China.

IOMA PARIS invest a lot of time and efforts to bring you the best and most adapted skincare product based on your skin needs. Among different products, the ultimate icon is for IOMA the one called MA CREME (My Cream in French). It represents the ultimate skincare for men and women. 40’257 formula combinations possible in order to perfectly adapt to your skin. You will not find such a customizable product in skincare. There are 2 steps to create your perfect skin formula: One base (day and/or night) and a serum.

  • The Active Day Base and Active Night Base contain a series of carefully selected active ingredients to maximize the efficiency of your formula. These 2 unique Active Bases in particular contain Neutrazen, a high-performance peptide that reduces the skin sensitivity threshold, and VITAMIN E that protects the skin from free radicals and prevents the skin from aging. Each Active base  is capable of hosting each of the 8 serums, at the appropriate dosage, and further maximizing its effectiveness.
  • 8 bottles of Serum, 8 bottles of concentrates, of active and pure ingredients capable of changing your skin’s present and future. Of the 8 serums, 3 are dedicated to hydration and 5 are dedicated to regeneration.

IOMA has made up to 40,257 formulas for the personalized cosmetic care MA CREME . This record number of formulas was established from the IOMA skin Atlas, a database of more than 1 million diagnoses. The IOMA Skin Atlas brings together over 1 million skin diagnostics summarised, compared, sampled. Each day, the IOMA Skin Atlas is enriched by the results of the 2,200 diagnostic devices distributed worldwide.

With the new store located in the heart of Paris, at Saint Germain des Près, IOMA renew its attachment to Paris, the world capital for beauty and luxury. The elegant address will definitely become a destination for all people passionate by cosmetics but also interested in keep their skin healthy and protected.

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If you wish to learn more about IOMA, you can connect to the brand official website:
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Every individual is unique and so is our skin. External natural conditions and internal metabolism will create an unique equation that requires special attention. IOMA PARIS is definitely leading the huge trend of product customization, which means a bright future for this French innovative brand. Who said there is no more innovation Made in France?

José Amorim

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Luxury news, a growing interest in the world.

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The luxury industry has never been better. There is a new millionaire in China every hour, so the growing interest of people for luxury became a true fact. People from all over the world get interested to luxury and it is interesting to highlight how popular Luxury news magazines and newspapers have become.

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The luxury world is expanding

According to Euromonitor and Forbes magazine, the luxury industry worldwide represented $ 300 billion sales. 33% of this figure came from Europe, representing the biggest luxury market in the World. The region gets a +5% year on year which shows that there is no crisis in luxury. If we take a close look in other regions like Asia-Pacific, we can see that there is a triple digit growth in the luxury market since 2008. If the growing remains exponential, Asia will become the biggest market for luxury by 2018. Countries like China and India are definitely pushing the growth in Asia but we should not forget areas like Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan or even Singapore that are developing very fast and people are getting rich. The luxury business in China is suppose to cross the level of $ 20billion before 2018, knowing that 30% of total luxury buys by Chinese are done in Hong Kong, we let you imagine the potential in that area.

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Another region of interest in Luxury is Latin-America. Brazil and Mexico are definitely leading the way. Mexico has overcome Brazil with a total GDP of $ 1.2 Trillion (source: Forbes) Amazing businesses have opened in Mexico and abroad bringing a high level of wealth to the country. Brazil is a giant with its 200 million inhabitants. According to Forbes magazine study about Brazil and Luxury, Brazil has 36 billionaires and 136’000 millionaires. These people represent a strong purchase power and is lifting up the market, including the interior market.

Who is interested in Luxury news?

The luxury world has evolved towards less historical references into more openness and versatility. 50 years ago, only a few brands were the leading jewels of luxury. Fragrances, Fashion and wine were French, Design was Italian, luxury liquors were Scottish and Diamonds were from South Africa. Today things have changed and new luxury brands appears everyday. When you were not raised in a certain culture of luxury you might feel completely lost in terms of knowledge and understanding of all these. Which are the right brands, the good ones? That is why there was a strong development of specialized publishers in the luxury area.

  • Luxury newspapers
  • Luxury magazines
  • Luxury blogs

People need information and expert advice on the brands you need to buy from and the others you should not. There is also a lot of capital investment so wealthy investors also need to get a feeling of how things are evolving in the luxury business. So yes, luxury news are crucial for people to connect to brands, businesses, trends and investments.

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Luxury goes digital, a good thing.

With the exponential growth of internet and the development of technology that allows people to share information online, the luxury news business has developed a lot. Established luxury magazines developed their own website and now even mobile apps. New comers decided to go 100% digital. Some of them started as luxury blogs and became true webzines in the web, others immediately developed a full online community that has been growing and growing. In some regions where print press is not necessary well distributed and even postal service might not be very performant, the digital consumption of magazines and newspapers are increasingly important and useful.

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One easy way to get updates on luxury news is to simply search for it on Google. When you type “Luxury News” on google.com, here are the top 5 results you get. These represent the most impactful websites around luxury news and luxury updates.

#1 Luxury Insider, worldwide news about luxury
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This online website is based in Singapore, Asia. Their aim is to supply news and updates on the most luxury and exclusive products and services. It is like a digital guide for connoisseurs. 30 people from expert contributors to writers, technical and Design teams, Luxury Insider invests heavily on content creation in order to provide an interesting experience.
http://www.luxury-insider.com

#2 CNN Money, luxury is a world reference
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CNN is the world champion and the inventor of modern breaking news concept. When they launched CNN Money. The website was originally formed as a joint venture between CNN and Time Warner’s Fortune and Money magazines. Since the spin-off of Time Warner’s publishing assets, CNNMoney has operated as a branch of CNN.com and is no longer tied to these magazines. This section has a luxury area in which all luxury news are displayed. Always on top of the news, online readers will be able to find the hottest news around Fashion, Watchmaking, Real estate, yachting, Business and leaders of the luxury industry.
http://money.cnn.com/luxury

#3 Luxury Daily, everyday your luxury news
Luxury Daily

This website is property of Napean LLC. This company publishes online news, analysis, and opinions on mobile marketing, media, and commerce for marketing, media, and business executives. It offers Mobile Commerce Daily, a mobile commerce daily trade publication; Mobile Marketer, a trade publication covering mobile advertising, marketing, media, and commerce; and blog.mobilemarketer.com, a vehicle for commentary on mobile issues. Luxury Daily is definitely the flagship title and will offer a wide range of themes, often focused on the fresh news.
http://www.luxurydaily.com

#4 Luxuo, the luxury blog
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One important reference in the luxury news activity is Luxuo. This website became an expert on Luxury announcements, press releases, events and reviews. It represents a very rich source for luxury information. Very popular on Social media with its 356’000 fans on Facebook,  Luxuo is read by millions of people every year.
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#5 Luxury Telegraph, serious business
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The Telegraph became a worldwide reference for business and news. The emerging markets like India, Malaysia, Taiwan or Indonesia represent a fast growing opportunity to increase the number of readers. These are all english speaking countries so the content is applicable to all of them. Year after year, luxury became a big point of interest for a dedicated business clientele. It is a great way to spend one’s money but it can be also a nice way to invest money. The Telegraph understood this quite fast and became a top result on search engines around the world.
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Other emerging luxury news website(http://luxuryactivist.com) are coming as it is a fast growing interest around the world. All new websites are going 100% digital, fully mobile responsive and in english language. They all have a sharp eye in the luxury business, most of them are managed by former luxury industry professionals.  There are also many former journalists from important news publishers that decide at one point to write for themselves and start their own online news business. From blogs, to webzines, forums and websites, the luxury aficionado has a large choice of possible sources in order to keep updated with the latest news. Technology and internet are great accelerators to this business.

LA

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How to Achieve the Luxury Lifestyle You’ve Dreamed Of

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Have you been dreaming of someday being able to live a luxurious lifestyle like the rich and famous? Well, anything is possible when you put your mind to it and you have the dedication and determination to see your plans through. But in addition to persistence, you also need to have the right strategy in place, so continue reading to learn a few tips that will help you achieve the luxury lifestyle that you have always dreamed of enjoying.

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Get a Higher Level Degree

The right education can make a world of difference in your ability to earn a high income that will create and support your luxury lifestyle. If you are not the type of person who would like a job in the medical field or in the legal field, as a couple of examples, why not enter the exciting world of business instead? After all, business offers you a wide array of lucrative job opportunities, so there really is something for everyone. Creative individuals can become successful PR agents and marketing managers, while those who are more analytical may do extremely well as an administrator, as a few examples. No matter what you decide to do, though, get a higher-level degree, such as a masters in business administration online from a great business school like Villanova University. After all, an online MBA program will allow you to go to school from home, and that gives you more flexibility to work and earn while you study.

Invest Your Money Wisely

In addition to getting a high paying job with great benefits, you also need to be smart with the money that you make. So rather than spending all of it, invest in the future so that you can one day have a more luxurious lifestyle. For example, you can put your money into interest-earning savings accounts and certificates of deposit, and you can also invest your money in the stock market if you know how to take the right risks to make the biggest returns.

Live Where You Can Stretch Your Money

Opt to live in a less expensive area, where you will get a lot more for every dollar you spend. This entails doing your research into beautiful places to live where you will be able to more easily afford the real estate that you want, as well as your other living expenses. Areas with a lower cost of living could offer you everything that more expensive areas offer, but at a much more affordable rate. And if you are self-employed and you make a lot of money, you can really establish a luxurious lifestyle in those areas, as you will be able to stretch your money and buy only the best.

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By following the tips and advice above, you can plan today for a better tomorrow. You will be able to afford that luxury self-driving vehicle you’ve always wanted, you will be able to invest in a gorgeous piece of real estate, and you will be able to travel the world in comfort. Your luxury lifestyle awaits you, but you have to work towards it first.

Carol

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Must-Read Article On The Most Beautiful Flowers In The World

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Flowers are considered to be one of the sweetest creation of God and this is the reason why they are the center point of every occasion conducted by humans. Flowers have always been at the heart of any occasion whether it is a wedding or a formal get-to-gather. Flowers take the decoration for any occasion to the next level.

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Today with the emergence of a large number of flower suppliers, one can easily have their desired flowers delivered right at their doorsteps. Moyses Flowers are one of the most reputed suppliers of flowers in London. The flower delivery by moysesflowers.co.uk is the best and most reliable one around London. So a question for you. If you were asked to pick the prettiest flowers in the world, which all would you pick? Definitely, it is very hard to pick a few flowers among so many wonderful flowers in the world. Here are some flowers which are considered to be the most prettiest flowers in the world.

Rose

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Undoubtedly, Rose is the most beautiful flower in the world. Generations have passed but rose still persists its mesmerizing beauty. This flower is a symbol of love and no other flower can replace it. No matter what the occasion is people tend to go with a bouquet of beautiful red roses to show their love towards the person. Around 2830 species of roses are present today and it can be seen is some very amazing shades such as white, yellow, red, pink, green and orange. It basically hails from Asia but some rose species are also found in North America, Europe and in Northwest Africa. Their smell is outstanding and is one of the oldest species which are still cultivated today.

Tulip

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You definitely might have seen tulips and some might even have had them as their desktop background. Tulips belong to the Liliaceae family and around 109 species of tulips are found today. They are present everywhere and majorly they are found in the mountains. They can grow in height from 4-inches to 28-inches. They originally hail from Netherlands. The Ottoman Empire had firstly commercialized them.

Dahlia

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When talking about the most beautiful flower how can Dahlia be missed? There is a long telltale behind this pretty flower. In the year 1751, Anders Dahl who was Carl Linnaeus had died at the mere age of 38. This urged Carl to something for his beloved student. So, he thought to name this amazing Mexican flower after his student as an honor. Thus, earlier the flower which was called “Asteraceae” was changed to “Dahlia”. These flowers are basically large in diameter as they range from 12-inch-30cm to surprisingly 6ich-8ft. They are found in large number of shades but the blue colored Dahlia looks very elegant. In 1963 this flower was declared as Mexico’s national flower officially.

Jade Vine

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This flower is scientifically known as Strongylodon Macrobotrys and is basically found in the Philippines. This flower is not only one of the most beautiful flowers in the world but it is also one of the rarest flowers. It caters both a delicate and fascinating characteristic. The flower is covered with claw-shaped petals which provide it an exclusive look. These claw-shaped outcropping sprouts from hanging truss and can grow up to 3-meters in length. The flower comes in various colors between mint green and blue-green.

Cherry Blossom

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This flower is one of the best beauties in the world. They are majorly found in Japan and they have very spectacular blossoms around. They basically arrive during the spring season and come in white and light pink color. They look amazing on trees rather than in a vase. Japan looks amazing in the spring season as these flowers bloom out in huge numbers on the trees.

Flowers are the most beautiful things on Earth and having them in your decoration can effectively enhance the beauty of the venue. But it is a must that you choose them wisely by going for the ones which perfectly suit the venue.

Daniel Clark

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7 Ways to Make Your Home Feel More Spacious

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Have you ever been in a small room that looks and feels more open than a room twice its size? If you’ve experienced this phenomena, you’re aware of just how pivotal something as simple as the arrangement of furniture can be when trying to make the most out of a given space. Whether your dining room is too cramped or you’re looking for a way to free up walking space in the hallways and bedrooms, the general consensus seems to be that more space is better. With that said, let’s take a look at seven ways you can make your home feel more spacious today:

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1. Arrange Furniture Around a Center Piece

Feng shui experts frequently recommend centering furniture around an object like a coffee table or ottoman. The less spacious alternative to this would be to arrange seats around multiple objects, like two different tables, or having the couches set apart on separate walls.

2. Remove a Wall or Two

Sometimes tearing down the wall that separates two rooms can be a perfect way to create a smooth flowing open layout. For example, consider the spacial benefits of removing the wall that separates the kitchen and dining room or living room and dining room. With the space opened up, you can use rugs and furniture to create less restrictive boundaries than the previously standing wall(s). Of course, it would be wise to consult with a demolition expert before proceeding with a project like this, as it could be quite costly depending on what your walls are made of.

3. Downsize Your Furniture

Most people have an excessive amount of seating in their living room. Even though they only accommodate more than a few guests a few times a year, they still have enough couches, chairs, and seats to host a party on any night of the week. Consider downsizing to love seats, recliners, bean bags, and other smaller furniture pieces.

4. Make Things Easily Accessible

It’s always important to consider the spaces between objects and how they affect ease of mobility within the room.  Although there might be an entire foot of space between the back of a couch and book shelf, you have to ask yourself whether it is going to be comfortable or convenient for people to have to squeeze through a layout like that.

5. Incorporate Built-in Components

Built-in book shelves, benches, slide-out tables, bars, armoires and other integrated components can do a lot to replace unnecessary furniture pieces. You might even want to consider having a fireplace installed instead of your current central heating system. Check out these top electric fireplaces for some ideas.

6. Make Use of the Corners and Crannies

Corners and crannies under the stairs make ideal spots for small tables, cabinets, night stands, coat hangers and other minimal pieces that can accent and add functionality to the room without taking up too much space. Look for ways to move your smaller furniture out of the center of the room and into the corners and go from there.

7. Hang Televisions and Mirrors

TV stands and dressers can take up a lot of space along a wall. Why not free that up by hanging or mounting the screen instead? Mounting a mirror on the wall is also a great way to trick your spacial senses into perceiving that the room is more spacious than it actually is.

Learn the KonMari Method

In closing, look for ways to de-clutter and reorganize your lifestyle using some of the tips provided in the KonMari method. This is a helpful school of thought worth suggesting to.

Daniel Clark

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Art in Switzerland: the most expected art exhibitions to come.

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Switzerland has an amazing network of cultural places and museums. It is probably one of the most rich countries in terms of art diversity. You can see exhibitions in Switzerland that probably you might not be able to see them elsewhere. Why is that? Probably the perfect blend between financial means (making things happening), culture expertise (to know what to do) and a strong aim to maintain a strong cultural activity. Here is our Swiss Blog post of the month about the most expected art exhibitions in Switzerland for this new season.

Kunsthaus Zürich in 2016: Alberto Giacometti, Beyond bronze.

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From 28 October 2016 – 15 January 2017.

Fifty years on from the death of Alberto Giacometti (1901–1966), the major temporary exhibition ‘Alberto Giacometti – Beyond Bronze. Masterworks in Plaster and Other Materials’ illuminates the fundamental aspects of this world-famous Swiss artist’s oeuvre and technique. It is a different Giacometti that you will meet. With the support of Credit Suisse, a strong cultural partner of the Zürich Museum, you will be able to discover 75 original plasters, gathered by the museum in 2006. It was a gift by Bruno and Odette Giacometti to the Alberto Giacometti Foundation. It might sound insignificant, but plaster was actually a very important material for Giacometti. Some people could see it as a intermediary stage before the precious material. Actually, Giacometti had a completely different vision. For him, it was the important moment in his creation process in which he could paint or rework his objects in a wide variety of ways. The exhibition complements the holdings of the Kunsthaus with important loans from other collections, notably the non-public Fondation Alberto et Annette Giacometti in Paris, which are being shown for the first time on this scale in Switzerland.
More information here: http://www.kunsthaus.ch 

Kuns Museum Bern: Ted Scapa, Just a Sideline

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From 18 November 2016 – 19 February 2017.

Ted Scapa, by birth Edouard Schaap, was born in 1931 in Amsterdam. After completing his art studies at the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague, he married Meret Meyer in 1962, the daughter of the publisher Hans Meyer-Benteli, and moved to Switzerland. Here he was director of the Benteli publishing house and became famous for his children’s program Das Spielhaus (The playhouse) on Swiss television. His cartoon and children’s books as well, as the caricatures he executed for domestic and international newspapers, such as the Nebelspalter or Weltwoche, brought his comic visual language widespread popularity and bore his unmistakable signature. In this exhibition you will see a lot of his signature work. The main focus is on the paintings, sculptures, and design objects produced by the artist from 1992 onwards. Closely interlinked with his other occupations, he created a fine-art oeuvre that is characterized by wit and spontaneity, by vitality and playfulness.
More information here: http://www.kunstmuseumbern.ch

Paul Klee Zentrum: Paul Klee and the Surrealists

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From 18 November 2016 to 12 March 2017

This is the first comprehensive exploration of Paul Klee’s relationship with Surrealist artists in Paris in the 1920s and 1930s. Created in close co-operation with the Centre Pompidou in Paris, it assembles a large number of works by Surrealists including Max Ernst, Joan Miró, Hans Arp, Alberto Giacometti, André Masson and Salvador Dalí. Paul Klee has an endless universe of imagination and every artwork is a hole universe.
More information: http://www.zpk.org

Fondation de l’Hermitage: Manet, Cézanne, Monet, Van Gogh… Masterpieces from the Bührle Collection

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From 7 April 2017 to 29 October 2017

In 2017, for an exceptional duration of seven months, the Fondation de l’Hermitage will be privileged to show the Impressionist and post-Impressionist treasures of one of the world’s most prestigious private collections. The Bührle collection features masterpieces by key artists of the 19th and 20th centuries, including Monet’s Poppies near Vétheuil (c. 1879), Cézanne’s Boy in a Red Waistcoat (c. 1888) and Van Gogh’s Sower with Setting Sun (1888).
More information: http://www.fondation-hermitage.ch

Musée de l’Elysée: Vertical no limits. Mountains’ photography

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25 January 2017 to 30 April 2017

The exhibition Vertical no limits. Mountains’ photography, the first of its kind, is inspired by the claim that photography invented the mountain landscape by revealing it to the eyes of the world. Inheriting a certain idea of mountains and the sublime, it was inextricably entwined with pictorial Romanticism. Until the 19th century, mountains were considered “the land of God”, a cursed and dreamlike place. The pioneers of mountain photography revealed summits that had not yet been conquered. With almost 300 prints on show, three quarters of which are from the Musée de l’Elysée’s collections, the exhibition gives pride of place to prints from every period, including many contemporary works.
More information: http://www.elysee.ch

Musée d’Art Moderne et Contemporain de Genève: Wade Guyton

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12 October 2016 to 29 January 2017

Wade Guyton (born 1972) is a post-conceptual American artist who among other things makes digital paintings on canvas using scanners and digital inkjet technology. As of 2013, Guyton’s works regularly sell for more than $1 million at auction and privately. An untitled Epson UltraChrome inkjet on linen of 2005 established an auction record for the artist when it sold for $2.4 million at Christie’s New York in 2013. In 2014, his flame painting Untitled (Fire, Red/Black U) (2005) sold to an unidentified telephone bidder for $3.525 million at Christie’s, New York. Days before the auction the artist disgusted by the enormous price expected went on the offensive printing multiple copies of the painting and posted them on Instagram a few days before the auction. The painting was rumored to be guaranteed at $4 million
More information: http://www.mamco.ch

2016 and 2017 seems to be an amazing year again for culture and arts in Switzerland. There are amazing incoming art exhibitions gathering outstanding talents. From Giacometti, to Cézanne or Paul Klee, all will blow you mind with their talent and art. If you live in Switzerland or is traveling to Switzerland, please check this app called Cultural Network that collects all art exhibitions happening in Switzerland currently.

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José Amorim

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Hautlence Playground Labyrinth by colette – Time to disconnect

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The great thing about collaborations is that 1+1= 3. This means that when the partnership is good, the end result is more than simply an addition of efforts. This is the case with the amazing partnership between Hautlence and Colette. In one side we have a beautiful watch-making statement. In the other hand, Colette is the temple of trends and naturally all it-products are there. So the combination between these two brands bring something even more outstanding. It is not only about the product, it is a state of mind, a manifesto against the down-sides of modern society. Please welcome the new Hautlence Playground Labyrinth Limited Edition by Colette. Now it is definitely the time to disconnect.

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The Playground Labyrinth, daring is the only way

Sometimes we feel that everything was already invented. All watch complications were created and basically the game is done. Until you realize that there is always room for improvement and for outstanding projects. This is the case with Hautlence and its already iconic Playground Labyrinth. Hautlence is stopping the insane march of the seconds, and encouraging you to “disconnect”. Taking time to play the Labyrinth — a collection which celebrates a return to innocence — provides the simple and immediate pleasure of letting go. Hautlence lets the wearer hark back to a less regimented time in which life can be lived and enjoyed. Much more than an object, the Labyrinth is a new way of envisaging time: it allows time to be halted, providing an escape from its unstoppable march through the joy of play, a simple pleasure with highly symbolic significance.

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The interest of this concept is on the way it is done. In order to achieve a watch that is not a watch, you need to be one of the best watchmakers. Despite the fact that this watch does not give time, the mechanism is quite sophisticated as from the winding crown you can control the ball release. All different elements that builds a perfect timepiece were put together so the Playground Labyrinth is a high-standard creation.

Playground Labyrinth Limited Edition by Colette

From 7th September, the Playground Labyrinth Limited Edition by colette will be available from the concept store. For some buyers, this will provide an opportunity to purchase their dream piece: fun, pointless, yet completely indispensable! For others, the chance to discover this exceptionally beautiful creation, equipped with a mechanical lift used to return the ball to the plate using a system of cams, visible through the transparent case back. And everyone will get the opportunity to attempt to rise to the challenge and beat the current holder of the record time taken to move the ball into the right hole, in both directions: Mrs Rêve Dagher (16.32 seconds/12 seconds).

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After the success of the Playground collection and the line’s first model, the Labyrinth, here’s a very limited edition: only 5 copies in the world.

CASE

  • Case middle: black-finished grade 5 titanium
  • Horns, bezel, crown and screws: black-finished and polished grade 5 titanium
  • Glass: extra-hard bevelled sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
  • Back: grade 5 titanium. 6 screws, engraved with “HAUTLENCE”, “Horlogerie Suisse”, numbering
  • Visible movement
  • Dimensions: 37 x 43.5 x 13 mm.

CALIBRE

  • Movement description: Mechanical lift including bevel gears
  • Number of jewels: 9

DIAL

  • Labyrinth in black titanium, diamond-lapped angles and 18-carat blue ball.
  • Back finishing: Côtes de Genève motif.

STRAP

  • Black, satin-finished Louisiana alligator leather, large square scales, hand-sewn rolled-edge
  • Folding clasp: titanium with satin-finished steel plate.

WATER RESISTANCE

  • 3 ATM

Colette is the Parisian temple for trends. The Parisian store can create trends and iconize products. With this new partnership, the Swiss watch-maker Hautlence has a lot to offer.

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213, Rue Saint-Honoré
75001 Paris

 

Arsène Wargas

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Luxury Family Holidays – Best Tips

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When you are used to live a stylish life, you enjoy the best places, the best services and experiences. When you travel, you want to have the very best because generally you deserve it. Then one day you decide to have children and your life starts changing. Here are some good tips to allow you to keep your luxury lifestyle, now with children. This will be a regular theme on Luxury Activist as many readers are asking for tips.

With Children, you realize many things. It gives you another perspective. When it comes to travel and holidays, you realize that you cannot do as you used to do before:

  • No preparation
  • Last minute offers
  • Easy organization during travel

One thing very important as well is the choice of hotels. While you and your companion would always choose the very best luxury hotels, confidential addresses and quite intimate atmosphere, this was possible before having children. What happen when you get children? Well the beautiful cute luxury hotel you loved so much becomes a nightmare when you have children. Remember that beautiful and stylish hotel in France? That amazing restaurant and its tables for two? Definitely not with children.  So at one point, you say to yourself that it should be possible to find good luxury family holidays without much difficulty.  After searching for a little while you realize it is not so obvious, the most of the places you used to go are not necessary “child-friendly”. No worries, I have been there! So here are some useful tips that might help you get that stylish feeling back to your life.

Get a nice car and travel more by road

When a child arrives in a family, it is a great joy, something unique that is hard to explain. Then you have the first summer you spend being a new dad or a mom. You wish to take some holidays. You realize you need to take quite a lot of things for the baby and it is much less comfortable than you think. Generally you take:

  • Baby Buggy
  • Dippers
  • Baby Food
  • Different pieces of clothes
  • Medecine
  • Etc

Things get quite busy. Our advice is to privilege traveling by car. You place all your belongings in the trunk and up you go. You have lot of room to place everything you need. You can also rent or buy a roof trunk that can extend your trunk capacity. This will help you leave home with your children without being a complete mess. So if you wish to retrieve your luxury life before your children were born, you can buy a very elegant and luxury car that will be used for your luxury family holidays. The nice car will place you in a stylish context, so you still have the feeling you keep up with the elegant life you used to have. Choose well. One important point in parallel of car security: the volume of the trunk. To make your life easier, your trunk should be a minimum of 500L This will allow you to place the baby buggy and still some luggage. Here are 3 examples of nice cars that will be well adapted for a family life.

Audi Q7, performance and big space for a reasonable price

Audi is definitely the great balance between comfort and performance. If you wish to have an Audi as a family car, you need to buy an Audi Q7.

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With the new Audi Q7, you will be able to travel easily with all the comfort you might need for your family. You will have the impression to be aligned with your luxury tastes.

  • Trunk volume: 805L
  • Maximum speed: 250 km/h
  • 0 to 100km/h: 4.8s
  • Price: USD$ 125’000

 

BMW M X5, pure performance

BMW proposes a more sportive approach of the family car. With the MX5, we have a big engine and it is ready to challenge any car.

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  • Trunk volume: 650L
  • Maximum speed: 280 km/h
  • 0 to 100km/h: 4.2s
  • Price: USD$ 160’000

 

PORSCHE CAYENNE, it is a Porsche!

With Porsche, there is no compromise between elegance and power. The fastest of all 3 cars, it shows how to conquer the heart of several families.

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  • Trunk volume: 670L
  • Maximum speed: 284Km/h
  • 0 to 100km/h: 4.1s
  • Price: USD 206’000

 

Forget Luxury hotels, privilege Luxury Guest Houses

With children, it is not always obvious to stay in a luxury hotel. Some hotels will even tell you to not come with kids. One interesting advice is about Luxury Guest Houses. In the past 10 years, the concept of small luxury hotels or Guest Houses have developed a lot. In every country now, you can find people with very good taste that will propose few bedrooms. This type of housing is perfect for families with children. Generally these luxury guest houses have amazing gardens, so you can easily play with your children. It is a much more relaxed ambiance, so you will not feel annoyed if your child start crying.

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At one point you might even prefer to stay in luxury guest houses. The hosts are generally friendly people and they might even be happy to take care of your children while you do a nap of just a chill-out. In the incoming month we will highlight nice luxury guest houses around the world, so you will have a good network.

José Amorim

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Cannes Yachting Festival 2016: Bigger and Better than Ever

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Cannes is famous for its internationally renowned festivals that draw visitors to its glamorous harbour. The Cannes Yachting Festival 2016 will be no exception. As one of the largest in-water boat shows in Europe, it’s a hugely important event for the yachting industry. This year is the 39th edition and more than 550 superyachts are expected to fill up the majestic Bay of Cannes, including more than 100 premieres of the finest new vessels. All manner of yachts will be on display, ranging from 6m tenders to 52m superyachts of the highest quality.

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The event takes place from 6th to 11th September 2016. Both Le Vieux Port and Port Pierre Canto, located at either end of the famous Croisette of Cannes, attract many visitors, exhibitors, owners and buyers. The majority of yachts will be available for sea trials for potential buyers, giving enthusiastic visitors a chance to take the helm of a luxurious yacht before deciding whether to buy it. Cannes’ location in the heart of the Mediterranean, along with its timeless appeal, makes it a wonderful place to view the finest vessels on the market, compare the competition and plan a yacht charter in France.

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Key players from the yachting industry will have the chance to network along the quays and pontoons, as well as at exclusive gatherings, such as those held at Les Marches – a panoramic restaurant and VIP club on the roof of the Palais des Festivals. This venue is a private exhibition area for luxury yachting stakeholders, and it capitalises on the prestige of its Croisette location. The clientele at the Cannes Yachting Festival (also known as Cannes Boat Show) is diverse and discerning, so you can expect plenty of representatives from top-of-the-range yacht brokerages, shipbuilders and equipment manufacturers.

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Last year 50,101 visitors attended the 6-day event, including 25,000 people from far-flung parts of the world. There will be 300,000m2 of exhibition space available and a combined total of 10km yachts. These yachts will be serviced by floating docks that are equipped with a motorised central section, which opens to enable visitors to move freely around the port. An exhibitors’ reception is traditionally held on the Friday of the event at 8pm for all those with a ticket. It’s a relaxed place to meet exhibitors, industry insiders and crew members. For those wishing to visit the event in ultimate style, with access all areas privileges, there will be two VIP packages available: the Riviera card and the VIP card – both of which are available for either one or six days and entitle two guests to admission and a range of luxurious privileges.

Riviera Card

Valid for 6 days and costing €950, the Riviera card enables holders to the following:

  • Entrance to the show via the VIP entrance at the Palais des Festivals.
  • A personal guided tour of the show on a tender.
  • Priority access to the yachts on display.
  • Transfer between the airport and Cannes by helicopter or a helicopter tour of the Lérins Islands.
  • Lunch at the Panoramic Restaurant for two people.
  • Priority use of a courtesy car service.
  • Access to the VIP water shuttle service that links the two ports.
  • Access to the event’s VIP Club.
  • Full use of the event’s concierge services.

VIP Card

 The VIP card costs €350 for 6 days and offers the following:

  • Entrance to the show via the VIP entrance at the Palais des Festivals.
  • The use of the event’s courtesy car service – subject to availability and limited to four transfers for the 6-day card.
  • Access to the VIP water shuttle service that links the two ports.
  • Access to the event’s VIP Club.
  • Full use of the event’s concierge services.

Cannes Boat Show is holding its 2nd Concours d’Élégance – a contest for motor and day yachts under 12m on Thursday 8th September. Originally launched last year, the contest consists of a presentation aboard an elegant boat with four crewmembers, including at least one woman. It’s a real highlight of the festival and is the ideal way to celebrate vintage and modern crafts, as well as Cannes’ rich sailing tradition. For tickets, opening times and transportation advice check the website’s page on practical information.

Zahra Pettican

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