The combination of gold and emeralds has fascinated people since the dawn of time. This beautiful green colour has been seducing women and men into desire to possess them. Costa Esmaralda belongs to Nirwana’s six senses collection. It also has a hidden secret: you can simply flip the bracelet for a second stunning design.
Made in rose gold plated solid silver, handset in cubic zirconia, and laced with a unique string, this bracelet will soon become your top pick for the evening.
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The Prestigious WATCHPRO Salon Returns to London This November 2022
The biggest luxury watch show of the year in the UK, WATCHPRO Salon, is taking place from 11 to 12 November at The Londoner, a sensational 5-star hotel that opened last year right on Leicester Square.
The show is packed with inspiring watchmakers ranging from the hottest artisan independents such as Laurent Ferrier, Zeitwinkel and Czapek & Cie up to commercial giants including Grand Seiko, Maurice Lacroix, Oris and DOXA. In all, we expect to have over 50 brands to discover.
There is also a lively seminar programme at Salon including Robert-Jan Broer, founder of Fratello Watches and Omega Speedmaster enthusiast club Speedy Tuesday, doing a talk on the origins of the club and the phenomenon of the community. RedBar co-founder Kathleen McGivney will host a special session with collectorsfollowed by the long-awaited London global meet up.
Confirmed exhibitors, a list that is growing by the day, include:
Allemano | anOrdain | Ball Watch | Bianchet | Bomberg | Bonhams | Byrne Watches | Charles Girardier | Cyrus | Czapek & Cie. | Doxa | eBay | Elliot Brown | Encelade 1789 | Grand Seiko | Hanhart | Herbelin | Ikepod | Junghans | Kauri Watches | Laurent Ferrier | Luminox | Marathon | Maurice Lacroix | Montres L. Leroy | Minase Watches |Oligo | Oris | Perrelet | QlockTwo | Reservoir Watches | Scatola Del Tempo | Seiko | Sequent | SevenFriday | Sherpa Watches | Sinn | Speake-Marin | Squale | Swiss Capsule | Swiss Kubik | Victorinox | William Wood Watches | Zeitwinkel | Zodiac Watches
“WATCHPRO Salon is a prestigious event, but we are making it accessible to everybody with a passion for watches,” says head of WATCHPRO Live Lucy Cheesewright.
The show debuted last year and was universally acclaimed for mixing blockbuster brands with independents that are rarely, if ever, seen in the UK to a delighted audience of watch lovers.
“Something interesting is happening in the world of watch events. Following the implosion of Baselworld, there are hundreds of watchmakers that have nowhere to show their latest novelties while, at the same time, the number of people with a passion for timekeepers has exploded, particularly in the UK,” notes WATCHPRO co-founder Rob Corder. “WATCHPRO Salon is an event where seasoned collectors and recent converts to the joys of horology can indulge in their passion,” he adds.
There are various sessions that the public can attend including a VIP Preview on Friday 11 in the afternoon which includes private meetings with watchmakers along with champagne and canapés. Tickets are £100. This will be followed by our opening night cocktail party, tickets priced at £45.
General admission is all day Saturday 12 and tickets are £20.
Ticket sessions:
VIP Champagne Preview, Fri 11 2-5:30
Opening Night Cocktail Fri 11 5:30-8:30
General Admission Sat 12 10-6:00
Email Club Vivanova for your complimentary tickets
The Mall Sanremo Pays Homage to the Beauty of Autumn with its Fashion Market
Through its colors and fruits, The Mall Sanremo celebrates the arrival of autumn with Harvest: the exclusive seasonal event which, from September 15th to November 6th, will welcome guests to a characteristic Fashion Market made up of natural treasures and local flavours.
Thus begins a sensory journey, where trails of purple leaves, wooden fences and lush olive trees in rustic planters embellish the spaces with their nuances and aromas, from the railings to the walkways.
A real explosion of materials, scents and charms, which highlight the engaging structures transformed for the occasion into exhilarating showcases on local products. Specifically, the Greenhouse Station invites customers to a contemporary market, where for the entire duration of the event, the staff of the adHoc Food Lounge will be displaying indigenous delicacies to be tasted and purchased. The Immersive Station, on the other hand, is the interactive room intended for the three-dimensional discovery of seasonal ingredients stored in raised wooden planters, such as aromatic herbs and olives, the undisputed symbol of Liguria. Finally, an elegant relaxation area will be set up on the panoramic terrace.
Among the numerous proposals of the Fashion Market of The Mall Sanremo, there are also personalized activities including a workshop to introduce children to the natural growth path of flora, where participants will then be gifted a plant to look after. The older ones will receive a practical mesh shopper bag complete with logo for future sustainable shopping.
An exciting event where the territory intertwines with the most authentic beauty, to rediscover familiar products and slow rhythms together.
Athens Based Fashion Designer Vassilis Zoulias Showcases "The Grace Collection" at the 2022 Club Vivanova Luxury Lifestyle Charity Gala Dinner
Athens based and internationally renowned fashion designer Vassilis Zoulias showcases an haute couture fashion extravaganza with "The Grace Collection" at the 2022 Club Vivanova Luxury Lifestyle Charity Gala Dinner on Saturday 12th November at the Fairmont Monte Carlo. Link to book gala tickets
In 2002, Vassilis Zoulias opened his boutique, Vassilis Zoulias Old Athens in Athens, Greece, where he introduced luxury shoes, handbags, hats and limited collections. Realizing his passion to dress women and staying true to his love for old time elegance –in 2007 he launched his first Prêt-à-Porter collection, paying homage to old-time glamour with the refined synchronous touch of his finely detailed excellent creations. By 2008, he showcased his first Haute Couture and Bridal Collection and has since headlined Greece’s fashion week for the past decade! View more
A Callender Howorth Masterclass - The Wow Factor in Luxury Interior Design
When you walk into a room and feel taken aback by its beauty and sense of wellbeing, what you are responding to is the mood set by the lighting design. You can have a room filled with beautiful and luxurious furniture and decor, but if the lighting design is not correct, you will not feel the intended energy and experience of the space. In fact, you will feel like something is off, or that it is missing the WOW factor.
As one of the pillars of interior design, lighting directly affects our senses and our mood. Studies have found that the more intense the light, the more intense emotions are perceived to be. Not only does lighting affect our moods, but directly affects our biorhythm and even our circadian rhythms.
Lighting is what makes us feel safe and relaxed at home, and directly affects our productivity at work. It also links the connection between rooms ensuring a smooth transition from one room to the next.
Callender Howorth managing director Mark Howorth explains, “Lighting design is such an important element of the interior design process. It is one of the key ways that we create the wow factor with our designs. There are many facets to getting the perfect interior design – and our lighting design team is key to getting the big wow factor that our clients want.
Good lighting design adds the magic that lifts and enhances all of our designs to the next dimension. Whether we are looking to create a cosy reading corner or a multi-function space the same principles are adopted to ensure our projects are delivered to the highest level.”
However, lighting design is a uniquely creative and technical process that requires the vision of a skilled team that can translate the overall design to produce subtle colours and intensity bringing the design to life.
Our team at London Lightworks are masters of creating the perfect balance for our luxury residential projects which require the utmost highest attention to precision and detail.
Mark Kazer from London Lightworks shares his intentions behind lighting design. “An expertly designed lighting scheme adds another dimension to your space, bringing an interior design project to life. Great lighting creates depth and height, and cosy spots, and draws attention to your most impressive areas or features of the room.
It's all about the balance of light and shade and bringing new energy to an interior. Considering a user's interaction with any given space is so important to how a lighting scene is set to ensure it is comfortable and really portrays the moods we wish to create.”
Callender Howorth Interior and Architectural Design provides an English-speaking design and build team for luxury interior design projects across the French Riviera, Monaco, London and New York.
If you are looking to renovate your home, we invite you to contact us by email to Mark Howorth at or call +33 483 5805 27. For press inquiries contact Juanita Viale.
Handbag Clinic France Presents The Top 10 Most Expensive Designer Handbag Brands In The World
A guide through 10 of the most expensive handbag brands, and some of their most iconic, lavish pieces. The stuff of dreams!
The beauty of the handbag industry is the variety of pieces available to suit every taste, purpose or budget. From the high street to high-end fashion houses, experimentation with colours, materials, precious metals, jewels and size is frequent, and as a result there is something for everyone from functionality to finesse. Amidst these delights, as with all luxury items, there are pieces which take it to the next level and demand next level prices as a result.
Handbag Clinic will guide you through some of the most notorious handbag brands, the most expensive pieces they have ever produced, and just why they demand some of the vast sums that have been exchanged. Whether bought in an auction, direct from the designer or loaned out to famous names, here is our list of some of the most sought after and coveted handbags on the planet for you to fall in love with!
#10: Marc Jacobs
Marc Jacobs is a name ubiquitous with fashion accessories and notorious for quality, so their specialist ‘Carolyn Crocodile’ handbag had to feature at #10 on our list. Whilst they have more accessible and affordable lines and may not seem to be exclusive, this piece proves they can compete with huge global names, not just on price but on outstanding quality and rarity too.
This handbag costs an estimated £21,000 ($30,000) and is constructed from patent crocodile skin, available in a quilted blue or purple coloured pattern reminiscent of tie-dye, which guides the chosen colour through a variety of different tints and hues on each individual panel to create an unforgettable effect. You won’t see anything like this again.
Above: Marc Jacobs' 'Carolyn Crocodile' in purple. Source: Luxos.com
#9: Fendi
The ‘Selleria’ handbag was first launched over 70 years ago in 1938 and is an icon Italian fashion giants Fendi have moulded their brand image around. Made to order with sable and chinchilla leathers (two of the most expensive and elusive skins in existence) these beauties can take up to 4 months to be produced by Italian master craftsmen.
Above: Fendi's 'Selleria' handbag in a stylish silver. Source: Pinterest
The handbag, priced at £26,500 ($38,000), not only exudes luxury and sophistication with a sublime finish but is one of the few bags in our list which is actually big enough for daily use and can accommodate all of your accessories comfortably within its sumptuously soft hide. Tempting to say the least for any handbag aficionado.
View our range of Authentic Pre-Owned Fendi Bags at more affordable prices!
#8: Hilde Palladino
Hilde Palladino is a Norwegian designer who produces some of the most unique handbags on the planet. The ‘Gadino’ is classed as one of the most impressive purses in the world by popular demand. The limited edition bag is made from white crocodile skin with 39 diamonds placed on its lavish white gold fasteners.
Above: Palladino's 'Gadino'. Source: Smartsuwal.com
Coming in at a cool £27,000 ($38,470) it’s actually quite reasonable in the context of this piece. Palladino sells her bags within high-end boutiques around the world like Harvey Nichols, but keeps them incredibly limited in production to keep them exciting and only for a fortunate few.
#7: Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton are known for pushing the boundaries with extravagant one off collections and ground-breaking concepts which have changed the landscape of fashion over their history. With a brand image of usually being clean, clinical and recognisable, nothing within this list quite compares to their ‘Tribute Patchwork’ bag for boundary pushing innovative design.
Including a variety of different iconic Louis Vuitton styles pieced together, only 20 of these Frankenstein-esque collector’s items were ever produced, and retailed for £29,000 ($42,000) each. Opinion was split upon release in 2007 as some sectors dubbed it “the world’s ugliest handbag”, but unsurprisingly they all sold out rapidly. For sheer attention to detail and paying homage to some fantastic styles, Louis Vuitton has to be acknowledged for their audacity on this occasion.
Above: Beauty or a beast? Louis Vuitton's 'Tribute Patchwork' has raised some eyebrows. Source: Financesonline.co.uk
If your bag budget doesn't stretch to this, why not see if we have a more affordable Pre-Owned Louis Vuitton Bag for sale.
#6: Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent, founded in 1961, is a brand notorious for modern minimalism and Parisian monochrome fashion, creating ready-to-wear garments as well as a range of accessories in which handbags feature prominently. Creatively directed by Hedi Slimane, simplicity in its purest form with perfect execution and superb materials seems to be the way of YSL, and their ‘Sac De Jour’ leather tote is a prime example of this mantra.
Constructed from magnificent alligator leather you cannot argue that this handbag is simply sublime and will never go out of style: exactly what founder Yves Saint Laurent would have wanted. Coming in at £ 20,500 (€26,500) it ranks at the ‘cheaper’ end of this list but maintains an understated luxury that rivals the more excessive pieces on this list. Maybe one day!
Above: The definition of elegance? Saint Laurent's 'Sac De Jour'
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#5: Chanel
A mainstay within the handbag world, if you ask any collector or enthusiast Chanel will not be far from their thoughts. Aside from their classic, lavish retail collections they have some of the most beautiful and sought after bespoke pieces the world has ever seen.
The Chanel ‘Diamond Forever’ handbag is a piece which immediately springs to mind. With only 13 produced worldwide in 2007 the handbag boasts 334 diamonds making up an extraordinary 3.56 carats, 18 carat white gold hardware and a white alligator skin body. The price for this masterpiece of £183,000 ($261,000) places the bag firmly amongst the most desirable handbags to have ever been produced.
Above: Diamonds are forever with this Chanel showstopper. Source: Styledemocracy.com
For something with a little less ‘bling’ the Chanel ‘Croc Biarritz’, an oversized tote bag made exclusively from black crocodile exotic leather, is another notable release from the French powerhouse which is a little more subtle. There were only 8 produced and the sleek design means an incredibly resilient everyday fashion piece, but for £30,000 ($43,150) you would expect it to be!
Shop our range of Pre-Owned Chanel Handbags.
#4: Hermes
Hermes Birkin’s are notoriously hard to come by and demand eye-watering sums as a result, and this trend has no sign of ending. Currently a Birkin holds the record for the most expensive bag ever to sell at auction- a pink exotic crocodile skin example with diamond embellishments which sold at Christies in Hong Kong for a staggering £155,000 ($221,844). The previous record at auction was also a Birkin too, set in 2011 when a red Birkin with diamond accompaniments sold at Heritage Auctions in New York for £143,000 ($203,150).
These aftermarket auction prices are extreme, but they are nothing compared to the retail of their collaboration pieces with renowned designers. In 2012 Hermes revealed a solid gold piece by designer Pierre Hardy 2 years in the making which went on sale for $1.9million. A Hermes Birkin by Ginza Tanaka made of platinum and adorned with more than 2000 diamonds, including large pearl drop diamonds, also holds a value of $1.9 million (approximately £1.3m).
Above: Pierre Hardy's collaborative Hermes Birkin: worth its weight in gold...and then some. Source: Fashionmagazine.com
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#3: Lana Marks
A favourite of Helen Mirren, the ‘Queen Cleopatra’ is amongst the more understated and sophisticated pieces we have featured in our list. With a metallic silver alligator skin making up the entirety of the frame, the ornamental metalwork surrounding the clasp holds an impressive 1500 fully cut and faceted black and white diamonds housed within an 18 carat gold surround.
Above: Helen Mirren clutches her 'Queen Cleopatra' at a black tie event. Source: Bagbliss.com
The bags are supposedly so exclusive that Marks only allows one high-profile star per year (since 2004) to be seen with the piece, which is valued at around £175,000 ($250,000). It is not known whether any A-listers actually own the piece, or whether it is just loaned for red carpet events.
#2: Judith Lieber
Renowned for her extravagant designs, particularly her ‘Cupcake Minaudiere’ accessory which was featured in the Sex & The City movie, Lieber pieces are as expensive as they are recognisable. Operating from just 4 boutiques in India, Indonesia, Singapore & Malaysia exclusivity is one element Lieber is well-known for.
One particular piece which caught headline attention and the imagination of handbag fanatics worldwide is the one off ‘Precious Rose’ handbag, a piece so ornate it would look better in a gallery than on an arm. The £64,000 ($92,000) decorated rose has an incredible 1016 diamonds totaling 42.56 carats, 1169 pink sapphires and 800 tourmalines. This evening purse must sparkle!
Above: A work of art, could you see yourself wearing Lieber's rose? Source: Bagbliss.com
#1: House of Mouwad
Mouwad’s ‘1001 Nights Diamond Purse’ which was formed in 2011, holds the Guinness World Record for the most expensive handbag in history and took ten artisans more than 8,800 hours to make. The heart shape bag is currently valued at an astronomical and frankly ridiculous £1.65 million ($2.35m).
With a diamond embellished surface utilizing a variety of precious metals, Mouwad’s record breaker is certainly a sight to behold and another on our list which is probably more beautiful than functional. Imagine leaving it in a bar or having a leak inside! It’s the stuff of nightmares. We are guessing this handbag was never meant for purpose and should feature within an art gallery somewhere (and rightfully so).
We love it with all our heart (but will be waiting a while to afford one!). Source: Dailymailonline
Looking for something more within your price range?
If your budget does not quite stretch to any of these astronomical prices, Handbag Clinic may have something suitable within our retail locations! We stock a wide range of high-end designer pieces to suit all tastes and budgets and can even source one for you to your specification. View our collection of Pre-Owned Designer Handbags.
Handbag Clinic France would like to offer a 20% discount on all services.
For a quote, please contact us directly.
The Mall Sanremo is Celebrating Summer with an Event Under the Stars this Saturday 23rd July 2022
The Mall Sanremo is celebrating summer with A Midsummer Night’s Dream, an evening event which on Saturday 23 July will bring this exclusive luxury outlet alive with surprises and unique performances.
A magical night, suspended between sea and stars, where style and glamour will be combined with music and flavour.
From 6pm to 11pm, you will be welcomed by the sweet sound of a violin and a refreshing aperitif served in the corridors connected to the boutique; after which you can order dinner on the charming sea-view terrace of the Food Lounge adHoc with its exclusive menu of Ligurian flavours from land and sea.
There will be moments of emotion, elation and joie de vivre to follow, until 11pm, thanks to art exhibitions which will amaze visitors, live music sessions, light shows and contemporary choreography by an expert corps de ballet.
A free shuttle service from Cannes, Nice, Monaco and Sanremo is available on request.
To book transfers and dinner at the Food Lounge adHoc contact the Welcome Lounge on +39-0184 19 68 968 or write to sanremo@themall.it
Shuttle times:
Cannes – Embarcadère Îles de Lérins – Laubeuf parking
14:00 | 16:00
Nice – Nice Acropolis – Esplade Kennedy
15:00 | 17:00
Monaco – Grimaldi Forum
15:40 | 17:40
from Sanremo city center to The Mall Sanremo
Departure: Piazza Cesare Battisti
18:00 | 20:00
Departure: Via Roma 140
18:05 | 20:05
Departure: Portosole
18:10 | 20:10
Departure: Sanremo train station
18:15 | 20:15
The Mall Sanremo – Cannes – Embarcadère Îles de Lérins – Laubeuf parking
20:30 | 23:00
The Mall Sanremo – Nice – Nice Acropolis – Esplade Kennedy
20:30 | 23:00
The Mall Sanremo – Monaco – Grimaldi Forum
20:30 | 23:00
from The Mall Sanremo to Sanremo city center
19:00 | 21:00 | 22:30 | 23:30
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Join Miami Swim Week at the Plymouth Hotel on Miami Beach this Saturday 16th July from 7pm to 10pm
Mylitta Butler Designer of My Legkini
First Plus Sized Fashion Show at Swim Week, with One Of A Kind Shapewear Swimsuits. 7:00pm
Beau Swim
Sustainable swim line from Los Angeles. 7:30pm
Lascana Swimwear
Luxury international brand from Germany that is a strong advocate of women's rights and individuality. 8:00pm
Indie True Swimwear
Original luxury couture, a swimwear line that is slow fashion and eco-friendly. 8:30pm
Naomi Besson
Super Sexy bikinis and one-pieces with an extra glamourous flair from Las Vegas. 9:00pm
Makani Clothing Co:
We're closing the night with a one-of-a-kind Menswear brand. Founded in 2020 by Kainoa Zimmerman a Japanese/American motocross Champion. Makani Clothing Co is a brand that fun and edgy menswear brand that bridges the gap between active-fit wear and high-quality comfortable fabrics. 9:30pm
Join Michael Reid this 24th June in Berlin - ‘Destiny’ by Mr Wanambi - Launching in Berlin and Sydney with the Grand Opening of the Michael Reid Art Bar
22 June – 23 July | Michael Reid Berlin
OPENING: 24 June, 17-19h, Ackerstrasse 163, Berlin
(Tasmanian Jansz Premium Cuvee Aperitif)
RSVP to join opening event
In early 2022, the Michael Reid team began working towards a solo exhibition with renowned Yolŋu artist Mr Wanambi, alongside the Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre in Yirrkala. In early May, we were devastated by the news of his sudden passing.
The artist’s family and the team at Yirrkala are fully aware of what this exhibition meant to him. His family have requested that the exhibition continue as planned. It is a great tragedy that this exhibition will take place posthumously.
‘Destiny’ will take place across our galleries in Berlin and Sydney, as well as marking the grand opening of our new space, Michael Reid Art Bar. Mr Wanambi's legacy is vast and unfolding, and we look forward to sharing his boundary pushing talents and unbreakable vision with you.
View the exhibition online
Left:
Mr Wanambi
Wawurritjpal (2413-22)
etched found road sign, 60 x 45 cm
€4.350 / AU$6,500
Right:
Mr Wanambi
Wawurritjpal (Wukun) (351-22)
earth pigments on found road sign
60 x 45 cm
€3.000 / $4,500
Mr. Wanambi's family have authorised the use of his name in written form but request that it not be spoken aloud in the presence of people from Arnhem Land or in the Miwatj region. His spirit has a long journey to go on, to return to his origin point. Calling his name aloud could distract and delay his spirit’s return in a new form. His family have authorised the use of his preferred title ‘Destiny’.
This summer, join the Michael Reid Berlin team in celebrating the life of this exceptional leader, artist and teacher.
Michael Reid Berlin
Ackerstrasse 163, Berlin
Wednesday–Saturday
11-17h
The First Edition of WATCHPRO Club Riviera Succeeds in Developing the First Unique Watch Showcase of its Kind in Monaco
On Wednesday 18th May at the Horizon Champagne Deck of the Fairmont Monte Carlo, UHNW individuals, watch aficionados and retailers joined Club Vivanova and WATCHPRO live for a sensational afternoon of luxury in timepieces. WATCHPRO based in the UK is a leading global voice within the watch industry and is followed and respected internationally by decision makers, luxury press and consumers.
WATCHPRO Club Riviera was created in partnership with Club Vivanova to bring a curated selection of incredible independent artisan brands to Monte Carlo. This was a exceptional and exclusive opportunity to meet the makers, try on and buy some of the most interesting and spectacular pieces in the world.
““We are a brokerage company for luxury transport, yachting, classic cars and luxury. Among our customers we have watch collectors, so the WATCHPRO was a perfect opportunity to know about the beautiful solutions to offer for the desires of our customers. I had the pleasure of making interesting exchanges. The service was impeccable, it was an evening of wonderful encounters, a real pleasure.””
““Loved the exhibition and the unique and innovative ideas of the exhibitors. The hosts all very gracious too, thanks so much for the invite.””
Club Vivanova Launches the Art of Konstantinos Patsios in Mayfair in Partnership with Varvara Roza and The Blender Gallery
Thursday 23rd June 2022
Gallery 8 . London Mayfair
Join Club Vivanova at Gallery 8 in Mayfair with art partners Varvara Roza Galleries and The Blender Gallery launching a sensational collection of art by Konstantonis Patsios. Event booking information
“My work is a synthesis of several painting metaphors, from conceptual art and expressionism to pop art, all delivered in a sense of mockery and irony and an invitation to critical discourse.
Although they may seem naïve at first sight, I think there is a strong underlying political dimension in my pictures. I use a variety of expressive media, from painting, sculpture and photography to large scale installations. Art and especially image have their own rules: they go beyond paint, brushes and paper, over to constitute a narrative. Psychoanalysis is not sufficient by itself to interpret an image. A piece of art provokes aphorisms and coincidences. It may not be in itself a cause for war, but it will always be a mirror. One of the principles in my work is the synthesis of non-matching materials, data and the completion of an unequivocal picture. Another personal obsession has to do with confusion: sometimes when the narrative is tiring to my viewer, I juxtapose a tangled mess in order to stop thinking and start seeing!.
I would like my work to form a new field of thinking where all contradictions are resolved and a new type of harmony governs boththe visual and the logic!”
Konstantinos Patsios
Website
Handbag Clinic France Announces a Three Month Pop Up Store in Cannes at Le Shop 17 by Karin Zolotoff at Gray D'Albion
Handbag Clinic specializes in the renovation, repair and restoration of luxury handbags and shoes. We work with all the major brands: Hermès, Chanel and Balenciaga etc and directly with Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Bulgari, Céline, Christies and Art Curial, to name but a few.
Handbag Clinic France has a new pop up store in Cannes for the next 3 months in Karin Zolotoff’s well known, Le Shop 17, Gray D'Albion, 17 Bd de la Croisette.
To get your bags ready for summer, in May we're offering 50% off interior and exterior cleaning and 20% off all renovations for all handbags brought to Shop 17. Bring your bag to the shop and we can give you a quote right away.
Contact:
Scarlett McDougall
Handbag Clinic France
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The Mall Sanremo Partners with Club Vivanova for a Luxury Cocktail Fashion Party on 15th June 2022
The Mall Luxury Outlets is a renowned Italian company specialized in offering exclusive experiences in the world of luxury. The Mall Sanremo, especially, in the Flowers Riviera is just a few steps from the charming Cote d’Azur. Famous in the world to display together in one single location the most famous international fashion brands, The Mall Sanremo allow its visitors to live unique moments.
CLUB VIVANOVA
presents
The Mall Sanremo
Luxury Cocktail Fashion Party
Wednesday 15th June 2022
6pm to 8pm
Luxury Couture Presentation (brand to be announced)
Poltrona Frau Showcase
Seaview Terrace Aperitivo
RSVP ONLINE
Experience The Mall Sanremo with a luxury couture presentation at the Poltrona Frau showroom, followed by wines and aperitif canapés at a sensational seaview terrace.
This exclusive event is free of charge and entrance is available only to members and partners of Club Vivanova. Individual members will receive one attendance ticket, Corporate two tickets andand Platinum partners will receive four attendance tickets. More information on club membership and partnerships at this link.
- THE MALL LUXURY OUTLETS -
The Mall Luxury Outlets is a renowned Italian company specialized in offering exclusive experiences in the world of luxury. The Mall Sanremo, especially, in the Flowers Riviera is just a few steps from the charming Cote d’Azur. Famous in the world to display together in one single location the most famous international fashion brands, The Mall Sanremo allow its visitors to live unique moments. Read more
Club Vivanova Partnership
Our partner platform offers excellent local and international promotional opportunities with event partnerships for brand-growth and business networking – plus complimentary features and highlights in our online magazine. Read more
The Monaco Streaming Film Festival Hosts the 2022 Gala Streaming Awards and Dinner on Friday 3rd June at Le Méridien Beach Plaza
The Monaco Streaming Film Festival is proud to present a night of celebration in recognition of successes and innovation in the world of On-Demand and Streaming Content. Join us at the 2022 Gala Streaming Awards and Dinner to celebrate the leading pioneers and personalities in cinema and media. Meet the recipients of the Streaming Awards in the heart of Monaco. Dine in the plush surroundings of beautiful Monte Carlo with international film talent and film industry VIP’s. Watch and listen to performances from leading music artists.
The Gala Streaming Awards and dinner will take place on the evening of Friday June 3rd at Monte Carlo’s legendary Le Méridien Beach Plaza. Join us and experience a sumptuous night of luxury dining and entertainment with stunning views over the Mediterranean.
The coveted Reg Grundy Innovation Award winner for 2022 will be announced, along with the winners of the 2022 Streaming Awards including Best Actor Award, Best Short Film Award, Best Documentary Award, Best Creative Content Award, and Best Motion Picture Award.
The Reg Grundy Innovation Award acknowledges and recognizes the pre-eminent tier of ground-breaking Media Industry Leaders who have boldly and brilliantly expanded the Global Entertainment Industry with unparalleled impact across all platforms. The Award was established and named in honour of Australia’s media pioneer and mogul Reg Grundy.
The Gala Streaming Awards and Dinner is the highlight event of The Monaco Streaming Film Festival, and you can be part of this unique experience! Don't miss the opportunity to attend this exclusive event in Monaco. Join us to celebrate and enjoy the glamourous night of the Streaming Awards along with the winners and celebrities!
WATCHPRO Club Riviera Launches An Exclusive Opportunity to Experience Some of the Most Interesting and Spectacular Timepieces in the World
WATCHPRO is a leading global voice within the watch industry and is followed and respected internationally by decision makers, luxury press and consumers. WATCHPRO Club Riviera was created in partnership with Club Vivanova to bring a curated selection of incredible independent artisan brands to Monte Carlo. This is a exceptional and exclusive opportunity to meet the makers, try on and buy some of the most interesting and spectacular pieces in the world.
WATCHPRO CLUB RIVIERA
Wednesday 18th May 2022 . 7pm to 9pm
Fairmont Monte Carlo . Horizon Deck Champagne Bar
Luxury Aperitif and Canapés
By VIP Invitation Only
RSVP ONLINE
Current Partner Brands
CLAUDE MEYLAN
EMMANUEL BOUCHET
Member / Partner Event
This event is strictly open only to Club Vivanova members and partners. Learn more about our membership and partnership opportunities.
Club Vivanova
We now offer Individual, Corporate and Platinum Membership starting at €120 per year including complimentary wines delivered to your door. Our Corporate Partner platform offers excellent local and international promotional opportunities with event partnerships for brand-growth and business networking - plus free inclusion into our digital magazine and partner platform.
Greek Iconic Artist Philip Tsiaras Brings The Superdot Exhibition to Monaco for the 2022 Club Vivanova 8th Edition Luxury Lifestyle Charity Gala Dinner
On Saturday 12th November 2022 and for the first exclusive time in Monaco at the Fairmont Monte Carlo, Club Vivanova in partnership with Varvara Roza Galleries in London and the Blender Gallery in Athens, will showcase the incredible Superdot Exhibition by Philip Tsiaras during our 2022 Club Vivanova 8th Edition Luxury Lifestyle Gala Dinner.
Join VIP Partners, club members and special celebrity guests for the 2022 8th Edition Club Vivanova Luxury Lifestyle Gala Dinner on Saturday 12th November at the Fairmont Monte Carlo for the benefit of the Chances For Children Foundation, TAF The Animal Fund and Mimosa. View event booking details
Our exclusive exhibition will showcase Dot Pop Portraits by well-known New York based Greek/American artist Philip Tsiaras at Gallery 8 in Mayfair - including portraits of British political and Royal figures such as Winston Churchill, The Queen and Prince Philip, alongside legends from popular culture including opera diva Maria Callas, exotic painters Frida Kahlo and Salvador Dali, musical icons David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, and Prince.
DWorld - A Global Window Display of the Principality of Monaco in the Metaverse
The metaverse is certainly a hot topic of the moment. However, it is not just a fad. It is the future that everyone should get ready to embrace very soon.
The concept involves a parallel virtual world where all the latest technological trends like VR, AR, Blockchain, NFTs, 3D modelling, and more are combined to provide more immersive interactions. There are currently several companies jumping into this industry, but DWorld a Monaco based start-up is aiming to create the world’s first virtual economy, in order to create a global window display for the Principality and make the local enterprises thrive in this new technological era while making the Principality become the first country to launch a virtual economy in the Metaverse.
DWorld was founded by Monaco’s youngest technopreneur listed in Forbes 30 Under 30, Manila Di Giovanni. The vision of the company and of the young technopreneur is to bring the smarter and greener version of the Principality of Monaco in the metaverse by co-creating a virtual economy with the collaboration and support of the local governmental entities and enterprises. This will help enterprises to don’t only sell their real-world goods and services, but also their virtual ones through the blockchain by selling the NFT of the real-world asset with added benefits, in order to make them even more exclusive. This start-up has been operating for one year and has already created its prototype in collaboration with the smart city department of Monaco by recreating the area in front of the oceanographic museum within the virtual twin of Monaco in this parallel world. There are new areas that DWorld will announce soon that they’ll start to recreate while selling some luxurious bespoke apartments and yachts within the virtual twin of the Principality for HNWI and UNWI. The news will come accompanied also by the announcement of a new collaboration with an important entity in Monaco giving their support to the newly launched start-up.
This new platform solution within the Metaverse creates a real bridge between the real world and the virtual one while helping the Principality and the enterprises operating within it to use the virtual platform created by DWorld not only as a testing bed for Monaco’s governmental entities, but also as a new sales and marketing channel to boost the local economy and create an inclusive and more sustainable environment that will interconnect societies globally.
Article courtesy of Deniza Marcinkeviciute (International University of Monaco)
Club Vivanova Partners for a Retrospective of Contemporary Greek-American Artist Philip Tsiaras ‘Superdot’ Series to be Exhibited in London for First Time
Varvara Roza Galleries and The Blender Gallery announce a solo exhibition of Dot Pop Portraits by Philip Tsiaras at Gallery 8 in Mayfair. The exhibition will showcase portraits of British political and Royal figures such as Winston Churchill, The Queen and Prince Philip, alongside legends from popular culture including opera diva Maria Callas, exotic painters Frida Kahlo and Salvador Dali, musical icons David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, and Prince.
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Tsiaras comes full circle, as a classic black and white photographer in his early career, to realize a new painterly language in realistic hand-dotted personas. His is the world of obsessive Pointillism with a love of portraiture – The DOT-- paired with popular iconography is infused with a myriad of painted multicolored coordinates, bordering on what Tsiaras calls “the scientific of sensualism”, or “in archaic terms, a modern Greco-Roman mosaic.”
The SUPERDOT exhibition is also a survey of Tsiaras’s dot-related works covering three decades of the use of the Dot in a wide variety of his subject matter. The retrospective’s main focus will be on his newest Dot portraits, alongside decades of other established bodies of dotted artworks. In particular his spiritually motivated “Circle of Life Series”, his heroic, idiosyncratic Horses, and his visceral figurative works, which the Metropolitan Museum bought as early as I983.
A surprise viewing of Tsiaras’ Crystal Guns, glass works which he produced in Murano over the past 10 years, will be peppered throughout the exhibition .
A full-length, new book entitled “Philip Tsiaras, THE SUPERDOT” published by Key Books will accompany the exhibition and features 200 color pages of the artist’s prolific, and extraordinary career.
The exhibition runs from 16th November to 7th December.
Club Vivanova Partners with the WATCHPRO Salon - Taking Place from November 12 to 13 at The Londoner - a Brand New Five Star Hotel on London’s Leicester Square
Our new Platinum Partner WATCHPRO invites Club Vivanova partners, members and VIP guests to an exclusive tour of the WATCHPRO salon from one of the UK’s leading watch writers. Our event will be exclusive to Club Vivanova.
Friday 12th November 2021
4pm Exclusive Champagne Preview & VIP Salon Tour
5pm to 8.30pm Opening Night Drinks
The Londoner Hotel
Leicester Square
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WATCHPRO Salon highlights the pre-Christmas season with forty watch brands confirming their participation. Blockbuster luxury brands like Grand Seiko will present alongside independent watchmakers ranging from artisan rare watch producers such as Laurent Ferrier, Kari Voutilainen, Charles Girardier, Speake-Marin, Cyrus, Schofield, Zeitwinkel and Czapek to larger independents such as Oris, DOXA and Junghans.
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WATCHPRO Salon takes place from November 12 to 13 at The Londoner, a brand new 5-star hotel on London’s Leicester Square. The event will be a genuine feast for watch lovers, but will also have an exhibit by The Splined Hub, a specialist in restoring vintage Jaguar cars which will bring to life the decades old association between classic cars and vintage timekeepers.
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Luxury Design Company House of Pilati to Offer One-off Luxury Collectables for the World’s Wealthiest
The House of Pilati, a European and Middle Eastern design company that creates one-off custom luxury goods, has officially launched. Headed up by Patrick Pilati (known as Shawal in the Art World) - a luxury curator with more than 15 years of expertise catering to UHNWIs - House of Pilati will create bespoke items akin to works of art.
The first collection by House of Pilati will include custom luxury cars with modified interiors and exteriors. Future planned collections include fine art and photography, as well as bespoke jewellery.
Each exclusive collection is personally overseen by Pilati. His exceptional creative vision and dedication to producing works of art that will be coveted by the world’s wealthiest ensure the most exacting standards, elegance, and refinement.
Designed for the most discerning individuals, rare materials, exquisite craftsmanship, and European Middle Eastern elegance underpin each of House of Pilati’s coveted collections.
The first collection by the House of Pilati will include 4 bespoke luxury cars, inspired by Middle Eastern heritage.
Meticulously designed, each car is hand-built to House of Pilati’s exact specifications by Ares Design Modena, a coach building team in Italy with the approval of the car's marque.
Cars in the first collection can include a Landrover Defender Cabrio customised in partnership with Hermes, a newly built Nasr S1 Ego Project with a hybrid engine, a 2020 RR Phantom, a 2020 Bentley Mulsanne Targa, and a Gaia with 1970 defender body and 2020 defender technology and engine.
A true work of art, each car will boast some of the world’s finest rare materials, handpicked by House of Pilati to perfectly complement each car, including ostrich leather, mother of pearl colour paint, rosewood and emeralds.
“We are artists, and the buyer buys a work of art, not a car,” Pilati explains. “Each car is a one-off collectable item and is completely unique. At House of Pilati, we understand luxury and what is required to turn high-end goods into one-off precious objects that are sought-after and coveted.”
Pilati adds: “True luxury within the Ultra High Net Worth Segment is something that money can't buy. Each car is completely unique, so only one person will be able to own it. Additionally, each item will be an investment.”
The initial renderings for each car will be auctioned off at a private auction of select buyers. Once purchased, the build will start, with each car expected to take about a year to complete.
True to the company’s ethos of “empowering humanity through education” House of Pilati will donate 60 per cent of each sale to its philanthropic scholarship programme to train the next generation of designers. The programme will provide financial support to students from low-income families who otherwise would not be able to attend design academies.
“There is no personal gain for me,” says Pilati, whose company is born out of passion. “For me, it is about creating works of art and helping others to succeed and become leaders in what they are best at doing.”
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