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More than just on-trend, but an immersive experience. @byamalsaeed amal-saeed.com. To empower and enable customers to seek their own unique sense of style and identity with every collection @byamalsaeed, making sure they strive to provide exclusive, luxurious, and memorable pieces. Amal Saeed is a luxury fashion brand that has been making waves in the world of fashion since its inception. They were able to proudly create well-crafted and state-of-the-art pieces that customers can truly call their own. A brand dedicated to bringing distinctive, quality-driven and timeless fashion to those inspired by style. With an emphasis on investing in exceptional craftsmanship and design, Amal Saeed's ethos revolves around artisanal attention and quality execution of every garment. Teaming up with the first Web3 for Fashion and Design - Porterium; Monaco based but with a global outreach Marketplace, perfect for Amal Saeed luxurious brands, as they both have a passion for innovation and creativity. Marrying both contemporary and timeless silhouettes, the brand designs are driven by an appreciation for the craftsmanship of traditional fashion elements - where garments were made with attention to detail and unique aesthetic carefully strives to combine quality materials with timeless shapes in every new collection. As the brand stated, "We want our customers to start their conversations and create their own personal style, wearing pieces that reflect the uniqueness and quality of hand-made fashion from the past." Through Amal Saeed unwavering commitment to quality and unrivaled details, they will continue to be on the forefront; always preserving the art of fashion, and inspiring customers to find their individual voice through the clothes they wear while against pursuing the 'fast fashion approach' the brand believed in the value and quality of slower is more individualistic design processes as what we truly sees on their masterpiece. @byamalsaeed https://amal-saeed.com/

Chopard’s iconic Happy Sport once again achieves a stunning first with the launch of a bold colour named Midnight Purple in reference to the sun’s rosy reflections painted across the sky as the night edges towards dawn. Yet another clear demonstration of the Maison’s unparalleled skill in faultlessly blending horological supremacy with outstanding jewellery design, this Happy Sport comes in the Manufacture’s optimally comfortable 33 mm-diameter case in Lucent Steel™. By using the golden ratio principles of aesthetic harmony in direct relation to the diameter of the Chopard 09.01-C movement with automatic winding, this dainty size is perfectly suited to the female wrist. Changing colour seemingly as one observes it, this magnificent guilloché work of art offers a skilful play on light as its signature dancing diamonds twirl in a never-ending disco-infused dance, and is flawlessly finished with bluish-purple alligator leather strap. The bewitching hour of Midnight Purple Bold, bright and thoroughly in keeping with the Happy Sport’s daring spirit, this new iteration takes its ability to metamorphose to new levels: over and above its revolutionary technical prowess, it is sure to bring a burst of energy to any outfit. Happy Sport 25 At the heart of the new Happy Sport, reinvented in a 25 mm-diameter case in Lucent Steel or Lucent Steel and ethical gold, the course of dancing diamonds becomes even more fascinating. This new-sized iteration of the Manufacture's iconic watch comes in several variations featuring a choice of materials, colours, straps – including a new double tour option – and diamond settings. Yet another example of Chopard’s equal mastery of watchmaking performance and jewellery design, the latest Happy Sport once again showcases its artisans’ peerless virtuosity. Happy Sport - 2/4 By using the golden ratio in direct relation to the diameter of the Chopard 09.01-C movement with automatic winding powering its ladies’ watch collections, the quintessentially feminine proportions of the Happy Sport 33 mm is particularly well suited to the female wrist. Nestled in a Lucent Steel™ case, the state-of-the-art PVD guilloché dial in this model features a fascinating colour metamorphosis from blue to iridescent purple, like the sky when night begins giving way to dawn. Complemented by a sparkling diamond-set bezel and sapphire-set crown, it thus combines carats with colour and takes on the world with a dazzling play on light as its five dancing diamonds get the party going in true disco spirit: a nod to the endless parties that see the Happy Sport dancing through the night into the early hours of the morning. Happy Sport, story of a watch icon Spotlight on 1993 when Chopard Co-President Caroline Scheufele effectively captured the spirit of the times in designing a sports watch based on an original association between the robustness of steel and the nobility of diamonds. Ensuring that each diamond in its spinning-top capsule is arranged in such a way that its dance is never hindered is technical feat that only a few choreography artisans are capable of achieving. Thus embodying unprecedented daring, the Happy Sport was born, epitomising a noble legacy of sporty-chic style in an ever-changing choreography of dancing diamonds. Happy Sport - 3/4 Technical Details Happy Sport (33 mm) in Lucent Steel™ with a Midnight Purple dial Case: Lucent Steel™ Total diameter 33 mm Thickness 10.84 mm Water resistance 30 m Faceted crown stainless steel set with a blue sapphire 5.50 mm Bezel in diamond-set stainless steel Glare-proofed sapphire crystal Screw-down exhibition back with Happy Sport logo Movement: Mechanical movement with automatic winding Chopard 09.01-C Number of components 148 Total diameter 20.40 mm Thickness 3.65 mm Number of jewels 27 Frequency 25,200 vph (3.5 Hz) Power reserve 42 hours Dial and hands: “Midnight Purple” PVD guilloché dial White transfers Five dancing diamonds Rhodium-plated Roman numerals and hour markers Rhodium-plated cone-shaped hours and minutes hands Rhodium-plated baton-type sweep-seconds hand Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds Happy Sport - 4/4 Bracelet and buckle: Glossy blueish-purple alligator leather strap Stainless steel pin buckle Ref. 94104-0558 – in Lucent Steel™ with a ‘Midnight Purple’ dial

To celebrate the 200th Anniversary of BOVET, the House introduced The Journey of Time book. Featuring an introduction by owner Mr. Pascal Raffy, this luxurious 240-page book celebrates the past, present, and future of this important House, and a look toward the next 200 years. This week BOVET opens the doors to lakeside Villa du Lac at La Réserve Genève Hotel that offers the perfect surrounding to celebrate 200 Years of Timeless Art & Engineering Brilliance of BOVET 1822. Corinna Nebgen von Klitzing, Founder & Creative Director of Deluxe Dynasty The new BOVET 1822 Timepiece : The Virtuoso XI The Virtuoso collection from BOVET 1822 gets its name from the designation given to those with the ultimate level of skill in a particular art or field, and this truly represents the level of the artisans in the House. Mr. Raffy considers every member of the House as an artisan and a virtuoso. The timepieces produced by these virtuosos are not just time keepers, but instead works of art. Limited edition of The Virtuoso XI. Images courtesy of BOVET 1822. “In today's world of mass-produced luxury, here at BOVET we focus on handcraftsmanship and the human touch,” says Mr. Pascal Raffy, owner of BOVET 1822. “I am proud to introduce the Virtuoso XI, which combines contemporary high watchmaking with artisanal hand-finishing and hand-engraving. This piece is an ode to BOVET’s artisans, who take such pride in every step of the process.” The Virtuoso XI is the very first full skeleton timepiece the Maison has ever introduced. It might seem a bit surprising, given Bovet’s focus on mechanical artistry. This timepiece is a triumph of high watchmaking, skeletonization, hand-engraving, and hand-decoration. All told, more than 60 pairs of human hands have come together to transform this timepiece into a true work of art. People all over the world love to admire the mechanical mastery of a high watchmaking movement. Fascinated by the spinning and turning of the tourbillon, they delight in the intricacy of the gears, the sensuous lines of the bridges, the finishing on the plates, and in every spectacular detail. It stands to reason that skeletonized timepieces particularly appeal, for they put all the mechanical complexity on full display. In the 22 years since Mr. Pascal Raffy took the helm of BOVET, he has insisted on making sure the movement is visible, its high watchmaking pedigree open to be admired, while at the same time reinforcing the House’s commitment to the decorative arts. Given this focus on mechanical artistry, it might seem a bit surprising that the new BOVET 1822 Virtuoso XI is the very first full skeleton timepiece the House has ever introduced. The delicate dance when skeletonizing a movement is to remove enough material to enhance the aesthetics and completely show the inner workings, while still keeping the movement robust enough to function impeccably. Take away too much material from the bridges, for example, and they could deform and damage the performance of the movement. For this reason, the Virtuoso XI flying tourbillon movement, first used in the Virtuoso VIII (2017), already endowed with beautiful and finely finished details, was re-engineered specifically to be open worked. The original movement’s Grand Date was removed and the gear train relocated to a more aesthetic position, and the entire movement was designed to be skeletonized. The bridges and plates were made as thin as possible from the start, and where they couldn’t be made any thinner due to structural requirements, angling and beveling makes them appear thinner than they actually are. However, Mr. Raffy wasn’t content with just applying the art of skeletonization for this timepiece. He was determined to do something that had never been done before and his mandate was to engrave both sides of the movement’s components. In normal skeletonized watches, the movements are often tightly packed without much room in between the bridges and wheels, so engraving both sides is too difficult and would be pointless because it would not be visible. BOVET collections presented at The Villa du Lac at La Réserve Genève Hotel With the Virtuoso XI, the movement was specifically conceived and designed from the start to have enough space to engrave both sides of the bridges and plates, and room to admire them, and the result is exceptional. More transparent than any timepiece that BOVET has ever produced, every aspect of this high watchmaking movement is on full display. This allows you to dive into the movement, letting your eyes wander throughout its construction, admiring the transparency, the attention to detail, the high finishing, as well as the overall ethereal effect. Mesmerizing and captivating, the Virtuoso XI is a wonder to behold. Stare too long at the magnificent artistry and you will get lost in its spectacular details. BOVET 1822 will not be held responsible for the consequences when you become distracted by your timepiece. Hand-Finishing The first step once the components are produced is to finish them all by hand. They are beveled and angled in preparation for the next step, the engraving. The finishing is all done thanks to the expertise of the artisans, who know just how much material they should remove to achieve the perfect symmetry and shape. Some of the parts can take hours to bevel and angle to get them just right. Remove too much material and the piece has to be discarded and the process starts over. Traditional Hand-Engraving Metal engraving has been around since the 5th century, usually as a way to signify wealth and to add decoration to jewelry and other objects. BOVET 1822 first engraved movements and cases in the early 1800s, and in fact was the first House to use an exhibition back, as customers loved to admire the highly-decorated movements. Keeping this tradition alive, BOVET 1822 has a complete hand-engraving and finishing workshop within the Tramelan manufacture. The Virtuoso XI was realized in this workshop, done just as it was performed hundreds of years ago. The only difference is that the gravers and chisels, which are often hand made by the artisans themselves, are more effective and use today’s metals, and the work is done through modern microscopes. The engravers at BOVET love a challenge, and the start of the engraving for the Virtuoso XI -- even the pont de minuterie (the minute train bridge) is engraved -- resulted in a lot of consternation, wringing hands, shaking heads, and repeated use of the word folle (French for “crazy”). Once they started, however, the artisans took up the gauntlet and the finished movement is a triumph of the human touch and the artistry of the engraver. The hand-engraving for the Virtuoso XI takes around 60 hours for the movement and the Writing Slope case. The engraving is done free-hand and leaves no room for mistakes. Surprisingly, the engravers, sitting quietly in the well-lit atelier, don’t seem to feel any pressure, though anyone watching them certainly does. The artisans delight in the dance of their tools as they transform a plain bridge or plate into an engraved objet d’art. The decoration is BOVET’s own Fleurisanne motif, one that the House has used for decades. Inspired by the tree leaf pattern on Greek columns from centuries ago, this theme is one of the signatures of BOVET. The name of this motif recalls that the House is still based a stone’s throw from where it was founded – a small village named Fleurier. The production of the Virtuoso XI is severely limited, due to the time it takes to engrave and finish each movement and case, and the meticulousness needed at every step-the artisans at BOVET can only produce one or two a month. The Manufacture Movement The flying tourbillon movement that drives this exceptional timepiece meets BOVET’s demanding criteria of chronometry, reliability, and expression. It draws its energy from a single barrel that ensures more than 10 days of power reserve (240 hours, when the industry standard is 42-48 hours), all while maintaining the balance wheel's oscillations at 18,000 vph. Finally, the long power reserve, provided by a single barrel, would require meticulous winding if not for the spherical differential winding system. The application of this ingenious mechanism, and the multi- gear three-dimensional teeth of one of its pinions, has received two patents. Because of this system, the number of crown turns needed for full winding of the mainspring is halved without increasing friction and forces exerted on the gears. The power reserve barrel is laser-engraved with the Fleurisanne pattern. Due to the barrel’s thin metal, hand-engraving was impossible, as the metal would have deformed under the engraver’s pressure. The Virtuoso XI’s movement uses BOVET’s patented double-side flying tourbillon, and the hair spring and regulating organ used are entirely made in-house. Two Versions Available The new Virtuoso XI comes in a 18K white gold case, with the option for engraved or high polished, and set with brilliant-white diamonds or unset. The Virtuoso XI is a triumph of high watchmaking, skeletonization, hand-engraving, and hand- decoration. All told, more than 60 pairs of human hands have come together to transform this timepiece into a true work of art. Virtuoso XI at a Glance First full skeleton timepiece from BOVET 1822 Incredible transparency Every plate, bridge and other surface fully hand-engraved 60+ hours to engrave the movement and trademarked Writing Slope case Re-imagined and Re-engineered Virtuoso VIII manufacture movement Patented double-sided flying tourbillon 10-days of power reserve Patented spherical rewinding system Technical Specs Case 44mm 18K White Gold Writing Slope case; available fully-engraved or high-polished, and set with diamonds or unset Movement 38mm, 16½ lines, 6.7mm high Features Completely skeletonized and hand-engraved; hours, minutes, seconds; 60-second flying tourbillon Number of jewels 36 Components: 283 Frequency: 18,000 vph/2.5 Hz Power Reserve: 10 days with a single barrel Water Resistance: 30 meters

The Cultural Centre opens with a musical, a costume art exhibition, a visual art show and a special craft exposition- showcasing India’s diverse heritage to the invite local and international guests, including artists Prijanka and Nic Jonas, Zendaya, Penelope Cruz and many more. The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, Mumbai, India. India’s first-of-its-kind, multi-disciplinary cultural space, the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, opens on Friday, March 31, 2023, with an exquisite showcase of the best of India across music, theatre, fine arts and crafts to audiences from India and the world. The Centre will mark another definitive step in strengthening India’s cultural infrastructure and bringing to fruition the best of India and the world in the sphere of arts. The launch programming features a specially curated art and craft exposition called ‘Swadesh’ along with three blockbuster shows – a musical theatrical called ‘The Great Indian Musical: Civilization to Nation’; a costume art exhibition called ‘India in Fashion’ and a visual art show called ‘Sangam/Confluence’. Together, the programming is and exploration into the diversity of India’s cultural traditions and their impact on the world, while also showcasing the diversity of spaces at the Cultural Centre. Speaking on the occasion, Mrs. Nita Ambani said, “Bringing this Cultural Centre to life has been a sacred journey. We were keen to create a space for both promoting and celebrating our artistic and cultural heritage in cinema and music, in dance and drama, in literature and folklore, in arts and crafts and in science and spirituality. A space where we showcase the best of India to the world and welcome the best of the world to India.” The Centre will be highly inclusive with free access for children, students, senior citizens, and the differently abled, and will strongly focus on community nurturing programmes including school and college outreach and competitions, awards for Arts teachers, in-residency Guru-shishya programs, art literacy programs for adults, etc. The launch programming has been imagined to highlight India’s immense cultural impact and provide a platform where the artist meets the audience. The one-of-its-kind art and craft exposition called ‘Swadesh’ celebrates unique and iconic Indian regional artforms including eight stunning crafts that the Reliance Foundation has supported over the years, such as Pichwai, Banarasi weaving, Pattachitra, Sozni embroidery, Blue Pottery, Kal Baffi, Paithani and candles made by the visually impaired. The three arts showcases carry the theme forward: 1. ‘The Great Indian Musical: Civilization to Nation’ - India’s biggest ever musical, with a line-up of exceptional Indian talent, along with a Tony & Emmy award-winning crew, has been conceived and directed by Feroz Abbas Khan. The immersive theatrical experience will premiere inside the Centre’s 2,000-seater Grand Theatre, which also features a world-class stage that is framed by the largest proscenium in India. The marquee production will bring together exceptional Indian talent such as Ajay-Atul (music), Mayuri Upadhya, Vaibhavi Merchant, (choreography) along with 350+ artists including an epic 55-piece live orchestra from Budapest, to showcase India’s cultural journey through history. The visual spectacle will also feature over 1,100 costumes designed by leading fashion designer Manish Malhotra. 2. India in Fashion - Curated by prolific author and costume expert Hamish Bowles and designed by award-winning exhibition designer Patrick Kinmonth along with Rooshad Shroff, this first-of-its-kind exhibition will showcase over 140 pieces of costume documenting India's impact on the global fashionable imagination. The India-inspired pieces have been sourced from some of the biggest museums and unseen personal collections from around the globe. The exhibition’s spectacular set will feature costumes from iconic brands such as #Chanel and #Dior to key historic pieces dating as far back as the 18th century. Sangam/Confluence - Marking the opening of the Art House - a dedicated space for visual arts, it will feature multiple pieces from 5 Indian and 5 international artists celebrating India’s diverse cultural impulses and traditions. Curated by Jeffrey Deitch and Ranjit Hoskote, the exhibit is inspired by the idea of unions deeply rooted in Indian culture. From the works of internationally acclaimed artists like Anselm Kiefer and Francesco Clemente - whose pieces will be displayed in India for the very first time - to the works of traditional Indian artists like Shantibai, this show is truly a melting pot of unique narratives. With this, the #Nita Mukesh #Ambani Cultural Centre invites everyone to a sensory journey of India’s rich cultural history. Audiences can book tickets on www.nmacc.com or BookMyShow. Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre is a first-of-its-kind, multi-disciplinary space in the sphere of arts, within the Jio World Centre, located in the heart of Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex. The Cultural Centre is home to three performing arts spaces: the majestic 2,000-seat Grand Theatre, the technologically advanced 250-seat Studio Theatre, and the dynamic 125-seat Cube. It also features the Art House, a four-storey dedicated visual arts space built as per global museum standards with the aim of housing a shifting array of exhibits and installations from the finest artistic talent across India and the world. Spread across the Centre’s concourses is captivating mix of public art by renowned Indian and global artists, including ‘Kamal Kunj’ – one of the largest Pichwai paintings in India.

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© DR Ecouter la page Fendi and the French Academy in Rome – Villa Medici have unveiled their stunning collaborative refurbishing of six reception Salons at Villa Medici, including the majestic Grand Salon. Carried out with support from the Mobilier National*, the project features a new décor inspired by creativity and contemporary design. Kim Jones, Artistic Director of Couture and Womenswear, and Silvia Venturini Fendi, Artistic Director of Accessories and Menswear for the Italian house, have led a metamorphosis of Villa Medici that creates the heritage of tomorrow. Inspired by the desire to create a singular creative dialogue, their interpretation combines a range of skills spanning design, interior fittings and conservation/restoration, expressing the emblematic signatures of both the Maison’s artistic directors, as well as Fendi Casa, and guest designers. Six mythic reception rooms at the Villa have been transformed under the expert hands of French and Italian designers — Chiara Andreatti, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, Toan Nguyen and brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. The Belleville Armchairs by the Bouroullecs, produced by Vitra, are given pride of place in the Grand Salon. The 150-square meter room hosts events on the Villa Medici’s culture program (concerts, performances, conferences, installations and more). This integration of contemporary design pieces in the historic rooms of Villa Medici reaffirms Fendi’s commitment to the preservation of artistic heritage through exclusive partnerships and patronage initiatives. The initiative resonates with the Maison’s deep ties with the Eternal City, a major source of inspiration throughout the project. * The French state agency responsible for conservation and restoration of art collections and national heritage objects, and for promoting and passing on exceptional craft savoir-faire.

Watches and Wonders fair opens its doors to the public after 5 private days for buyers and stars. With its 48 exhibiting brand this is the largest watchmaking event of the year, with surprisingly large and strong collections from leading French luxury brands like Cartier and Chanel, while Louis Vuitton is completely absent at the fair. The stars came and left one by one, including Julia Roberts, Roger Federer, Ronaldinho, David Beckham and Asian superstars. From today the Watches and Wonders fair is open to the public - but there are not that many watches to see either. There are also 5,000 tickets for the main exhibition available to the public on the final two days of the show. Éveil de Cyclamen automaton all material courtesy of W&W. The Éveil du Cyclamen automaton showcases a bouquet of flowers that open to reveal a bejeweled butterfly. Lacquered cyclamens emerge from a purple jade bowl and come to life to reveal the delicate winged creature. The butterfly’s strikingly realistic enamel wings flutter at a natural pace as it rises above the object. The hours are indicated by a rotating ring on the green aventurine base. Produced in partnership with the François Junod workshop, the animation is accompanied by a crystal-clear melody to complete this truly spellbinding moment. Like a protective muse, a fairy watches over the sky at sunset in her pink sapphire and diamond dress. Her wings made of pink plique-à-jour enamel echo the nuances of the backdrop, crafted in guilloché mother-of-pearl and set with diamonds. Delicately sitting on a cloud, she ticks away the minutes with her magic wand thanks to a retrograde movement. The sun indicates the hours in a mother-of-pearl aperture, magnified by a soothing halo. Lady Féerie in rose gold by Van Cleef & Arpels. Planétarium automaton is distinguished by its impressive dimensions, the Planétarium automaton presents the Sun and many of the planets of its system visible from the Earth: Mercury, Venus, the Earth – accompanied by its satellite, the Moon –, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Thanks to a mechanical movement of great complexity, each heavenly body moves at its genuine speed of rotation. When the animation starts, a shooting star appears from a small door and circles the dial to indicate the hours. It sweeps the planets along in a veritable ballet – accompanied by a cristalline melody. 3D rendering - Planétarium © Van Cleef & Arpels. J12 DIAMOND TOURBILLON WATCH CALIBER 5, 38MM A bespoke solitaire diamond that rotates to the rhythm of the Flying Tourbillon movement developed by the #CHANEL Manufacture. The subtle contrast between the smooth finish of the ceramic and the sparkle of the diamonds. The dial resembles Perlée and Alhambra watches by #VanCleefArpels. Culminating on the wrist or hanging from the neck, Van Cleef & Arpels precious watches combine jewelry know-how and watchmaking expertise to offer time an elegant setting. The pieces reinterpret the emblematic aesthetics of the Perlée™ and #Alhambra® collections in a bold and contemporary way, giving rise to new combinations of materials, carefully chosen for their color and quality. Depending on the creations, precious or ornamental stones and diamonds interact with gold, worked in delicate beads or radiant guilloché. Baignoire by #Cartier explores the oval of the dial, the watch's hallmark, and transposes it into a bezel to be slipped as close to the wrist as possible. The birth of a hybrid, precious object: a watch that is also a piece of jewellery. #Hermès H08 Chronograph may be less spectacular to look at but is combining sporty spirit and urban allure, the plural nature of the Hermès H08 watch is expressed in a new chronograph with contrasting shades and materials. Sculpted from a block of multi-layer composite combining carbon fibre and graphene powder, the cushion-shaped case is adorned with a black dial enhanced by two counters. A single pusher controls the start, stop and zero-reset functions of the swiftly moving hands. (c)Scheltens-and-Abbenes The public can buy access to see new watch models, but this year the brands present modest collections and there are not that many patented mechanisms or other wonders to see, with each brand presenting 5-6 new #watch models on average, often in limited editions of a dozen or 20 pieces the year 2023 may not be another record year for the industry. The 2023 Geneva edition began on March 27 and will last until April 2. While the first two days were reserved for professionals, the Salon is now available to the general public on April 1 and 2. Additionally, it is occupying Geneva's streets all throughout the week with a unique In the City program that is watchmaking's biggest event of the year in Geneva.

At its second live annual event, a crowd of fascinating fashion enthusiasts gathered in celebration of the Grand Fashion Week. The audience applauded and praised each designer style's distinctive appearance. Most of the attendees were local and foreign influencers, including representatives of local businesses, non-profit organizations, and professionals in the field. The renowned fashion designer Anor Haute Couture brand was recognized at the event. Shakhina and Shabien by Shahnoza Shaykulova, who debuted as highlighted designers, presented collections from their "Brand New Collection"; in addition to Khurshida Sultan Couture, Lil 21 was presenting their captivating collections to the audience. Mio Beauty, the event’s official beauty partner was presented and exhibiting during the show at the stand. “I’ve been designing clothes for a long time and I know that apart from beauty, clothing is also about functionality and movement. The clothes you can dance to are most likely clothes you can wear. It was a natural partner to work on this project with Grand Fashion Week”-, stated designer Khurshida Sulton. The event was fully supported by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in the UAE and The Consulate of Uzbekistan in Dubai as well as by national airlines Uzbekistan Airways. The show was hosted by VIP guests, influencers and celebrities and officials of the countries such as Turkmenistan, Montenegro, India, Syrian Arab Republic, Moldova, Malaysia, Indonesia as well as the president of Middle East Fashion Week Mr. Antonio Rubel, Dubai Fashion Week official representative Ms. Aliaa Aloqaili, following the Egyptian actor, official presenter of Tiktok Middle East Karim Usama, and more honourable guests - Mr. Yaqoob Al Ali, Laila Rahhall, Mr. Hanif Sheikh, Emarati blogger Ismail Alblooshi, Uzbek TV presenter, actress Raykhon Ulasenova, Uzbek famous blogger “Lill” Ozod Khurramov and many more honoured guests. Evening was filled with emotion, inspiration, and passion. The designers’ collections included themes such as Women’s Empowerment, Sustainability, Culture. Special guest from Uzbekistan performed national dance of Uzbek nation – “Lazgi”. The dance was presented by well-known talented choreographic dancer - Parizoda. As the dance piece was choreographed around the theme of the designer collections the attendees were amazed by the performance. Toda theatre space, at Souk, Madinat Jumeirah was transformed for this one-day event. The venue was greatly decorated by our partner Floriana Flowers & Chocolate. Besides the venue arranged canapes and beverages for the guests. Guests were seated on the performance stage. And the opening ceremony started with the Ambassador of Uzbekistan in the UAE – H.E. Abdulaziz Akkulov’s speech, following the announcement of the event by The Founder of “Young Designers’ Council” in Uzbekistan and The President of Grand Fashion Week - Dilnoza Umirzakova. The show was attended by media from regional TV and magazines as well. And it had several stories and articles were published. The show’s media partner We Tel TV and the first online TV channel Celebrity Fashion TV livestreaming, interviewing guests and the designers during the show. Besides the event was highlighted in local and international media such as Top Ten Dubai Magazine, SD Luxury Magazine, Licence Magazine locally and Moral Moda Visionnaire Magazine, DFashion Magazine internationally, influencers and guests highlighting the event on their online social media platforms. Grand Fashion Week in Dubai was a popular edition where attendees dressed in fashionable and fascinating attire, creating a lively and high-spirited atmosphere before and after the shows. More information can be found at: www.gfweek.com

Watches and Wonders fair opens its doors to the public after private meetings with buyers and stars. With its 48 exhibiting brand this is the largest watchmaking event of the year, with surprisingly few watch models exhibited. The stars came and left one by one, including Julia Roberts, Roger Federer, Ronaldinho, David Beckham and Asian superstars. From today the Watches and Wonders fair is open to the public - but there are not that many watches to see either. There are also 5,000 tickets for the main exhibition available to the public on the final two days of the show. Hermès H08 Chronograph Combining sporty spirit and urban allure, the plural nature of the Hermès H08 watch is expressed in a new chronograph with contrasting shades and materials. Sculpted from a block of multi-layer composite combining carbon fibre and graphene powder, the cushion-shaped case is adorned with a black dial enhanced by two counters. A single pusher controls the start, stop and zero-reset functions of the swiftly moving hands. (c)Scheltens-and-Abbenes The public can buy access to see new watch models, but this year the brands present modest collections and there are not that many patented mechanisms or other wonders to see, with each brand presenting 5-6 new models on average, often in limited editions of a dozen or 20 pieces the year 2023 may not be another record year for the industry. The 2023 Geneva edition began on March 27 at 8.30 a.m. CET and will last until April 2. While the first two days were reserved for professionals, the Salon is now available to the general public on April 1 and 2. Additionally, it is occupying Geneva's streets all throughout the week with a unique In the City program that is watchmaking's biggest event of the year in Geneva. J12 DIAMOND TOURBILLON WATCH CALIBER 5, 38MM A bespoke solitaire diamond that rotates to the rhythm of the Flying Tourbillon movement developed by the CHANEL Manufacture. The subtle contrast between the smooth finish of the ceramic and the sparkle of the diamonds.

Born of the meeting of two brands and two universes, both different but connected by a shared sense of aesthetics and an exceptional, slightly unorthodox mindset, the Vagabonde X Black Badger model marks the collaboration between HAUTLENCE and designer James Thompson a.k.a. Black Badger. Specialising in innovative materials which he uses in his own distinctive way, James Thompson is also known as the "Master of Glow", a reference to Badgerite®, a 3D luminescent composite which he usually works with to bring a unique, artistic approach to everything he touches. The new Vagabonde X Black Badger focuses on the interplay of volumes and contrast, the tension between black and bright colours, and the interaction between the positive and negative space. A fine reinterpretation of the wandering hours model with four hands. This project arose out of the meeting of two universes and two personalities. Appreciating HAUTLENCE's aesthetic and the TV screen shape of its signature case, James Thompson immediately saw the full potential of the Vagabonde model: "When Samuel, HAUTLENCE Brand Manager, showed me this model, I was struck by the empty space around the time display system. Negative space isn't wasted space when you think architecturally. Here, it is the negative space which gives this piece all its character. That was the perfect canvas for me to add my personal touch." Drawing upon his expertise with luminescent material, James would literally "badgerise" the dial of the Vagabonde, appropriating its aesthetic by enriching it with 3D Badgerite® elements. This material – a Super-LumiNova®-filled ceramic composite – was created in HAUTLENCE's signature orange colour. Using light as a tool in his work, James wanted to create a piece that would be as beautiful to look at in the daytime as it was at night-time. Like an explosion of light in different spectra, the minute indices are also in Badgerite®, while the hour numerals are enhanced with Super-LumiNova®. For James, "contrast is very much an element in the Vagabonde X Black Badger: the contrast of shapes, between the sharp corners and the rounded, almost organic ones; the tension between colour and light on the one hand, and black on the other; the contrast of using cutting-edge luminescent materials, but having the esthetic of something closer to an 1980’s arcade game. It is this delicate balance which creates a work of art." On the base dial, featuring a frosted finish, the sapphire minute dial adds another level to the look of this model. Inside a central disc, the hours rotate, turning on their own axis to mark the passing hours. Driving the rotation of the hour discs, featuring a matt black finish, the B30 bidirectional self-winding movement guarantees a minimum power reserve of three days. This calibre is based on a manufacture movement designed in collaboration with H. Moser & Cie., which HAUTLENCE developed in a modular way to create this stunning piece. In steel, the TV screen-shaped case of the Vagabonde X Black Badger model has been redesigned, offering water resistance to 10 ATM. Retaining its balanced proportions, it is equipped with a bevelled sapphire crystal and a fluted crown with a rubber ring in the same blue as the integrated rubber strap. Black Badger and HAUTLENCE are co-signing an exquisite work of art here: a watch with a big personality in which every detail says HAUTLENCE. HAUTLENCE: a pioneer of modern, architectural horology and a catalyst for progressive independent watchmaking. VAGABONDE X Black Badger, Reference AB30-ST01 Calibre B30 self-winding mechanical movement Wandering hours and minutes Power reserve: minimum of 72 hours Regulating organ: 21,600 vibrations/hour Number of components: 197 Number of jewels: 34 Case Case middle and horns: satin-finished and polished steel; Bezel: satin-finished and polished steel. Crown: polished steel and blue rubber ring; engraved HAUTLENCE logo. Glass: extra-hard bevelled sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment; Back: sapphire crystal engraved with "HAUTLENCE", Black Badger logo, "10 ATM WATER RESISTANT", "Horlogerie Suisse"; Dimensions: 43.0 x 50.8 x 11.9 mm/10.9 mm excluding sapphire crystal DialBase dial: Frosted Blackor; Dial set with orange 3D Badgerite® elements; Super-LumiNova-filled hour numerals; matt black hour discs. Intermediate dial: sapphire with white 3D Badgerite® minute numerals; Lumicast® rings. StrapBlue rubber; Folding clasp: steel.Water resistance10 ATMLimited edition28 pieces

Tuesday, March 28th (Los Angeles, CA) – Actress Jodie Turner-Smith appeared in Schiaparelli Ready-To-Wear Spring Summer 2023, designed by Daniel Roseberry, to present her latest film Murder Mystery 2 directed by Jeremy Garelick. Jodie Turner-Smith wore a double-breasted coat in glimmering gold tweed adorned with Schiaparelli golden bijoux buttons. Surrealist eyes chandelier earrings with a matching ring. Follow our latest news on Instagram: @Schiaparelli

Text by Shalini Passi The city of lakes and artistic legacies with royal imprints, Udaipur is a land of majestic magnificence. Erstwhile capital of the Mewar, founded by Maharana Udai Singh II in the sixteenth century. The land is festooned with white marble palaces, juxtaposed against the blue waters of the lakes. Also known as the "Venice of the East," Udaipur has garnered fame for the scenic ambience that one can enjoy while sitting near Lake Pichola or Lake Fatehsagar. The sublime beauty of weddings The scenic locales of Jag Mandir Palace, Leela Palace, and Udai vilas are a few of the known imprints of social and cultural history that have become the ultimate wedding destinations. The heritage found in Udaipur and its surrounding regions beautifully complements the inherent sublime beauty of weddings. Owing to the rich legacy of painting and architecture patronised by the members of the royal family and the noblemen, the palaces, courtyards, hotels, and even the vintage bazaar settings even today have a touch of traditional art practices and mediums. Shalini Passi wears the Lehenga by Mayyur Girotra The visual vocabulary of the place is so intrinsically tied to its traditional roots that Udaipur is associated with an aura of celebration, luxury, tradition, and heritage. It all comes together seamlessly, like painting a picture embedded in decadent elegance. The grand wedding ceremony and wedding apparel The grand affairs are meticulously planned, from the sangeet ceremony to the mandap designs where the pheras take place; all the traditional rituals are accentuated by ornate surroundings. Historically, there has been a deep connection between the social practices, the region, and the attire, which is prominently explored in the attire worn. Any piece of clothing is a facet of expression, a token of material culture, where every thread used in their production carries rich history. The designs reflect age-old techniques such as zardozi from Persian culture, chikankari that developed in Lucknow, and mirror-work, or Sisha from Gujarat and Rajasthan, an eclectic history of Indian traditional techniques and contemporary sensibilities. Undoubtedly, Indian weddings are a lavish affair, where the expression of celebration is beautifully manifested in the apparel and the hues that simply add to the vibrancy of the entire occasion. The intricacy with which the material history of clothing is connected to societal rituals and traditions is of utmost importance when observing the ever-versatile designs that have developed in the Indian fashion industry. Known for its long history of cultural heritage, Rajasthan as a region has been connected to the aesthetic of Indian weddings since time immemorial. There is a lot of symbolism embedded in the rituals and customs, most prominently seen in the colours that are used in the weddings: every hue of Indian yellow, reds, and mauves. Shalini Passi wears outfit by Abu Jani & Sandeep Khosla Indian couture and designers In India, every form of creative expression has a long history of tradition attached to it that is embedded in the whole ceremony, ranging from the designs of tapestries to the clothing worn. Furthermore, numerous Indian designers have incorporated these ideas alongside innovation to create clothing lines that are elegantly traditional and intricately interwoven with the local artisanal traditions. Celebrated designers like Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla and Mayyur Girotra, Shantanu & Nikhil, Gaurav Gupta, Falguni Shane Peacock, and Manish Malhotra, inspired by the wedding season, have brought forth the mystifying majesty of Indian apparel, deeply rooted in the beauty of Indian textiles. The orange outfit from the couture house of Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, showcases an ideal mix of Indian handicrafts and artisanal input with contemporary silhouettes. Founded in 1986 by Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, the brand has established itself as India's leading haute couture house, shaping the aesthetics of Indian wedding attire. A few of the prominent aspects associated with the brand are the ever-evolving designs that seamlessly correspond to the dynamic demands of the contemporary age. Another magnificent example is one of India’s foremost fashion influencers and celebrated designers, Mayyur Girotra, who has cemented his place in the history of fashion and Indian popular culture. The designs have a classic charm that has efficiently evolved over the years while maintaining an inherent essence of elegance and decadence. The cultural legacy and wedding fashion There are intricate connections between the rich cultural legacies of Indian weddings and the history of wedding fashion that are most prominently explored in the highly ornate patterns, designs, and styles that have evolved over the years. Under the contemporary lens, the designs are seen in isolation in ordinary settings, but on closer observation, they are imprints of the long-held traditions whose remnants are found in Indian paintings, photographs, textual sources, and conserved textiles. The wedding designs are an ode to that rich history, as witnessed in the outfits, which are remarkably complimented by the heritage of Indian traditions, rituals, and customs. By Shalini Passi Images Courtesy: Shalini Passi Shalini Passi is the founder of SPAF and MASH. She is an Art and Design collector; Patron; Philanthropist; Advisor and Artist. www.shalinipassiartfoundation.com www.mashindia.com en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shalini_Passi