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The legendary State Dance Ensemble of Uzbekistan, "Bahor", will meet Dubai audiences for the first time at Dubai Opera in an enchanting performance for one night only on March 19, 2023. Amazing dance pieces, stunning national costumes, hypnotic folk music, and a breathtaking light score combine to create an unforgettable experience for the audience. For the first time in Dubai: The tour of the legendary Uzbek State Dance Ensemble"Bahor" on the magnificent stage of the famous Dubai Opera House The tour of the State Dance Ensemble "Bahor" named after Mukarram Turgunbaeva is supported by the Art & Culture Development Foundation under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The audience will see on the stage more than 20 dancers in gorgeous costumes, will enjoy the unique sound of authentic instruments, powerful voices of soloists, authenticity of folk tunes and energy of eastern rhythms! "Bahor" is a hallmark of Uzbekistan, its pride and national heritage, its culture and history narrated through the dance. The legendary dance troupe, created by world famous choreographer Mukarram Turgunbaeva, celebrates its 65th anniversary this year. The repertoire of the ensemble includes more than 200 solo and group pieces with expressive, almost theatrical dance plastique growing out of the centuries-old dancing tradition of the Uzbek people. The audience will witness a spectacular show performed by world-class dancers with a magnificent lighting and luxurious costumed dance pieces accompanied by live music. The kaleidoscope of colors and sounds in the presentation of the "Bahor" ensemble plunges the spectator into the mysterious and beautiful culture of the East, allowing one to enjoy the spectacular display of exquisite and colorful national costumes, hear the mesmerizing sound of ancient folk instruments and original folk tunes. Last year, the performances of the ensemble had tremendous success in Russia, Turkey and France, receiving rave reviews from the press, choreographers and audiences. The critics noted that the plastique and expressiveness of the movements of the ensemble members is striking, and each dance is like a separate story about things that are dear to everyone: love, joy, hope and spring. "Spring" - this is how the name of the "Bahor" ensemble is translated from the Uzbek. Don't miss the performance of the legendary ensemble "Bahor"! Poetic and lyrical dance compositions, spectacular mass scenes and solo pieces, the authentic sound of the folk instruments and masterful performance technique will create an unforgettable atmosphere of lightness and energy of life! "Bahor": authenticity, brightness and energy of oriental dance! Bahor uses dance to express Uzbekistan's national pride and narrate about its richest history heritage. You will be carried away to a fantastic mysterious East culture with mesmerising poetic dance pieces, spectacular group dances, and solo performances. You will enjoy the splendid display of exquisite and colorful national costumes, the unique expressive plastique of the performers. The authentic sound of folk instruments and virtuoso performance techniques will leave you with an indescribable sense of joy and vitality that will linger long after the show has ended. 19.03.23 BAHOR, Dubai Opera - Berin Iglesias Art (berin-iglesias.art)

Ernst Benz joins retail partner Provident Jewelry Naples to celebrate the 19th annual Cars on 5th Concours with Naples Ferrari Club for North America's largest Ferrari Club gathering and Naples's largest annual one-day event, benefitting St. Matthew's House. All images copyright © 2023 ERNST BENZ All rights reserved. The weekend celebration began Friday evening when Ernst Benz and Provident Jewelry hosted the most attended and talked about party for the official opening night of Cars on 5th at their showroom. Members of the Ferrari Club of America, local Ferrari enthusiasts, and visitors from around the globe were present for a lively celebration featuring a preview of an exhibition of the Great Circle Collection, featuring new 2023 novelties and automotive-themed collaborations. Saturday morning, Cars on 5th Concours officially kicked off, closing down 5th ave to transform downtown Naples into an automotive exhibition featuring an incredible and unique collection of over 650 Ferraris and vintage and exotic muscle cars. Ernst Benz and Provident Jewelry hosted VIPSs and guests at the store boutique. "We are excited to partner with Ernst Benz and Provident Jewelers for the Naples Automotive Experience and Cars on 5th. Many of our members have been great customers of Ernst Benz, and the addition of their partnership will help us raise even more money for St. Matthew's House while Ernst Benz provides their unique quality, design, and experience to all of the car owners that show their cars during the show," said Tom O'Riordan (President of Ferrari Club of America). Leonid Khankin (CEO of Ernst Benz) said, "We are thrilled that we can be a part of this amazing event and support St. Matthew's House's efforts to make a positive effect in the community." The multi-day event raised over $1,250,000 for St. Matthew's House.

The Danish auction house Bruun Rasmussen sets record on Tuesday's sale of a valuable work of art by the Japanese avant-garde artist Atsuko Tanaka. The artwork was set to go under the hammer at the with an estimate of DKK 4–6 million, however it was sold for DKK 8,2 million. All images courtesy of – Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers (bruun-rasmussen.dk) Japanese Avant-garde Art for Millions Japanese artist Atsuko Tanaka is renowned for her avant-garde art from the 1960s. The work up for auction in Copenhagen is an abstract composition made up of coloured circles and myriads of connecting lines that allow us as beholders to explore and form our own experiences in the work. 60 Years in the Ownership of One Family The painting has, up to this point, been owned by the now 104-year-old Danish Borghild Blitz-Alstrup and her late husband Knud, who both worked in the textile industry and, among other things, ran a business in 1960’s Tokyo. It was here that they purchased the work up for auction at a local gallery. Borghild named it the “Balloon Picture”, and it has now been a fixture in the family home for 60 years.' “The painting has meant a lot to Borghild. She has often referred to it in various contexts and told the story of how her husband Knud didn’t think they should buy it and bought another one instead. Borghild subsequently purchased the “Balloon Picture”, as she named it, herself. Mainly because she liked it – she has always loved a colourful lifestyle – but also because she thought that this was perhaps an artist we were going to be hearing more about,” says Borghild’s friend, who also clearly remembers Borghild’s joy at learning, several years later, that there was an exhibition at Louisiana featuring the Japanese artist YayoiKusama. Borghild’s hunch about the future focus on female Japanese artists turned out to be right. “But there was no question of her selling it. It was only about a year ago that Borghild said that it should now be sold. Borghild has no expectations with regard to the sale, but she is very excited,” says her friend. “This is the first time we’ve had the pleasure of being able to offer a work by the renowned Japanese artist Atsuko Tanaka. While Tanaka’s peer Yayoi Kusama is probably better known in this part of the world thanks to the major exhibition at Louisiana, the artists shared an upbringing in wartime Japan, where they each developed their own, deeply individualised language. Kusama spent her formative years in the US under the influence of artists such as Andy Warhol. Tanaka remained in Japan, joining like-minded artists in the Gutai movement – an artistic collective based in Osaka. Tanaka later created a visual language all of her own, based on circles and lines, primarily executed in bright colours such as red, yellow, blue, green, black – and shades thereof – of which the painting here is an excellent example,” explains Kathrine Eriksen, valuation specialist in modern art at Bruun Rasmussen Works by Atsuko Tanaka can today be experienced in several international collections, including at #MoMA in New York, and have featured in major exhibitions such as “Women in Abstraction” at the Centre #Pompidou and #Guggenheim Bilbao in 2021. Atsuko Tanaka: The Dress of Flashing Light Bulbs #AtsukoTanaka (1932–2005) was a member of Gutai, the Japanese avant-garde artist collective which experimented with new forms of art throughout the 1950s. Through, among other things, performance, installations, theatre and interactive happenings, they explored the relationship between spirit, body and material in the desire to break down the boundaries between art and life in post-war Japan. In 1956, Tanaka appeared wearing the legendary “Electric Dress”, which is her best-known work of art. It is a sculptural “dress”, composed of two hundred flashing light bulbs and tubes covered in red, blue, yellow and green enamel paint. Tanaka herself was at the centre of this not entirely risk-free performance, about which she herself said: “I had the fleeting thought: Is this how a death-row inmate would feel?” Tanaka combined the traditional Japanese kimono with modern-day neon advertisements and the latest technology, while at the same time in many ways anticipating the feminist strategies of the 1960s and 70s, where the focus is on the actively sensing, moving and creating female body. Tanaka’s Holistic Circles In her post-Gutai period from the 1960s onwards, Tanaka developed her very own visual language based on a network of concentric circles surrounded by connecting lines, a form of technical drawing or diagram executed in bright colours such as red, yellow, blue, green, black – and shades thereof. She thus transfers “Electrical Dress” to the two-dimensionality of the canvas. Often in large formats, where, like Jackson Pollock, Tanaka applies the paint horizontally by moving around the field of the image, intertwining performative strategies and gesticulations with pictorial ones in her artistic practice. Tanaka’s use of colourful circles and lines takes on a spiritual dimension, transporting the beholder from an everyday reality into a more personal and aesthetic world. The eye is guided around the painting, but as a beholder you choose your own path: Do you venture along the bright blue paths that gracefully wind their way through the motif? Do you allow yourself to be sucked in and disappear into the big, black void that dominates the left side? Or are you attracted by the shiny red circles that manifest themselves in the physical world as afterimages on the retina, and let your gaze dance around the canvas? Tanaka’s deep rooted, holistic philosophical perspective on the universe, nature, life and art allowed her to permeate her work with undeniable power, asserting herself as a pioneer of post-war art. For 75 years, Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers has sold art, antiques, design, jewellery, wristwatches and collector’s items in the heart of Copenhagen. It was Arne Bruun Rasmussen who founded the auction house at Bredgade 33 in 1948, and until 2022 the Bruun Rasmussen family owned the company. Today, the company is owned by the British auction house #Bonhams - one of the world's leading and oldest auction houses. With CEO Jakob Dupont at the helm, an extensive digitization process has taken place during the past years, making the auction house a significant player on the international market. With solid experience and in-depth knowledge complemented by highly professional advice and appraisal service, the company is the link between sellers and interested buyers from all over the world. Every year, 70,000 unique works of art are sold at three types of auctions – the traditional Live Auctions and the two web-based auctions Online #Auction and Direct Auction.

A.W.A.K.E. Mode held their FW23 runway show at Palais de Tokyo during Paris Fashion Week. The designer kept focus with minimal colour palette for the 43 looks. In the world driven by fast-changing trends, A.W.A.K.E. MODE is determined to produce unique and almost art-object like pieces, adaptable to fit into a woman’s daily life. All images courtesy of A.W.A.K.E. Mode FW23 A.W.A.K.E. MODE was founded in London in 2012, founded by Natalia Alaverdian. A.W.A.K.E. MODE is exploring the idea of creating avant-garde yet versatile wardrobe, recognisable for its innovative cuts, unexpected details, light-heartedness and subtle cross-cultural and historical references from art and film. The show's futuristic approach was clearly inspired by art and film, with show notes quoting “Rachael is an experiment. Nothing more.“ Blade Runner (1982) Credits: Stylist Natalia Alaverdian Casting Director Simone Schofer Runway Photographer / Runway Videographer & Backstage Videographer Studio Premices Backstage Photographer Adam Katz Sinding Hair Stylist Louis Ghewy Make-up Artist Lauren Reynolds Production Cesar Topaloff Music Toliktyler

Oris's publication of ‘The Watch Book, Oris and the Watchmaking History of Switzerland', authored by our long-time friend and watch authority Gisbert L. Brunner is filled with incredible insights and beautiful imagery recalling the origins of Swiss watchmaking and Oris’s unique role in it. 'The Watch Book, Oris and the Watchmaking History of Switzerland’ is published by teNeues and will be launched at a special event at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2023 at an event in the presence of Ulrich, Gisbert and Oris co-chief executive Rolf Studer. It runs to 256 pages, with around 200 pages of colour and black and white photography. It joins Gisbert’s best-selling series of books on watchmaking, which is among the most informative and well respected ever compiled. It has been a great joy to work with him on telling the brands's story. In the new book, which becomes the first coffee table book devoted to the Oris story, Gisbert explores Oris’s origins, sewn by two entrepreneurial Swiss watchmakers in 1904. When Paul Cattin and Georges Christian arrived in Hölstein, there was precious little watchmaking culture in the village. But from small seeds they grew what would become one of most successful and globally renowned independent watch companies in Switzerland. The book also tells the story of Dr Rolf Portmann, who joined the company in 1956 and would go on to lead the management buyout in 1982 with Ulrich W. Herzog. Together, the pair shaped what Oris has become today: independent, sustainable and creating beautiful mechanical watches for today’s world citizen. After Dr Portmann retired, Ulrich continued to follow their common vision. Today, Dr Portmann continues to serve as the company’s Honorary Chairman and Ulrich as its Chairman. As Gisbert details, Oris remains in Hölstein today, creating exclusively mechanical watches that ‘have to make sense’. Gisbert goes on to examine the revived #Oris Movement Creation Programme, which has yielded more than 280 movements in almost 120 years, and which continues today with the Calibre 400 Series of high-performance automatics. It will be available to purchase priced CHF 99.95 I €80 | $110 | £69.95.

BOGHOSSIAN’S HIGH JEWELLERY SHOWCASE A unique assortment of flawless bejewelled creations will be presented in Boghossian’s “cabinet of curiosities” set within a special installation designed by Danish Kufstudios and acclaimed Lebanese interior designer Nada Debs. Like its jewellery, the Maison’s booth highlights the dialogue between cultures – and the extraordinary beauty that has resulted from multicultural influences. Novelties showcased will include jewellery creations that highlight the beauty of nature’s greatest gemstones with intricate decorative motifs of Oriental art and architecture, vibrant colours and feminine curves. Conch pearls, Paraiba tourmalines, yellow diamonds, Kashmir sapphires put together in striking multi-colour compositions combine Eastern opulence with Swiss craftsmanship, and glamour with contemporary spirit. Boghossian’s Villa Empain in Brussels, a landmark Art Deco residence turned exhibition centre, has been home to the philanthropic Boghossian Foundation since 2006. Guests to the booth will see a small retrospective showing the evolution of Villa Empain and the role it plays in supporting the Foundation’s goal of removing social barriers and encouraging an exchange of cultural and artistic ideas, using art as a force for positive social change. Visit website.

Zuhair Murad's most recent collection, titled "The Blissful Show" honours the grandeur and artistic allure of circus and tells the tale of bold and inspiring women. In a cleaver way these two worlds merge in Zuhair Murad's collection, resplendent with contrasting lines and kinetic energy. When he is not launching ultra-luxury residential projects in the heart of Downtown Dubai or raising money for development and charity, the Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad seems to find somehow time to research, design and absorb the Zeitgeist in his collections for woman who is just as busy with work, travelling and of course going to shows and parties. Therefore Zuhair Murad's most recent ready-to-wear collection, puts attention to the strong female body and the looks radiate femininity, allure, and beauty on stage. Show notes state specific inspiration sources that influenced the brand's fall 2023/2024 sensual and artistic images, being French-American artist Nikki de Saint Phalle's "Nanas" sculptures. These influences can be seen in knots and gold ball details on gowns, capes, and high-necked collars. Duchess ruffle styles are proposed in subtle velvet fabrics that shine like jewels with diamond-like luster, while pleated skirts accentuate the waist. Equally the animal prints were opaque, with tone-on-tone tiger and zebra prints on velvet, while a harlequin pattern was blown up to dimensions that obscured its origin. In a subdued color scheme of ruby red, royal purple, and marigold yellow, several dress designs were slimmer and there was a lot less bling. And surprisingly the designer proposed tweed on slim-cut shift dresses, flat-front shorts and round-necked Spencer jackets. Tweed pattern somehow compliments the harlequin-pattern theme, which was also rather favoured by designers during the Haute Couture Fashion Week in January. But the designer did not need to look for this inspiration in art and books, as the streetstyle is full of theatrical references today, with fashion bloggers looking for the most TiKTok-able outfit for their next video and exatcly ten years ago fashion reporter Suzy Menkes noted that change in her article "The Circus of Fashion". But this is not Murad's inspiration at all, his circus arena is made up of true artists, horse breeders and equestrians, investors and residents of Zuhair Murad branded apartments, while wearing triumphant, airy georgette dresses adorned with embroidered tulle, lamé jersey and interspersed with ruffled satin Duchess dresses.

Stretch leather's inventor, Jean-Claude Jitrois, grounds each of his collections on the knowledge he acquired during the eleven years he spent working as a psychologist before switching to design. The AW23/24 collection by Jitrois is inspired by an ocean of identities that are fusing, clashing, coexisting, and interacting under the spotlight of a postmodern gaze. La Maison Jitrois continues to work to provide the J3 Klub with the resources needed to develop new identities while preserving the ones they already have. This season, Jean-Claude Jitrois aimed to delve even further into the human mind than before to uncover the core motivations of each and every one of us, including every character flaw, newly discovered idealized obsession, and unspoken urge. The punk movement in 1980s London was a source of inspiration for Jean-Claude Jitrois; it was a time when politics and unabashed self-expression were expressed through fashion. But the clothes are all infused with the Parisian polish Jitrois is so well known for, in line with the house's ethos. Clean, tailored lines are created by channeling effortless disorder to produce sleek, lethal shapes made of discordant color injections and eclectic layering. The house's signature bright black was contrasted this season with fresh hues like Electric Orange, Neige Snow, Citrine Yellow, and an eye-catching turquoise. Then bolder, more angular forms came into the frame, cinching and maximizing in some areas while agglomerating in others. The juxtaposition of luxury and anarchy in this piece encourages the wearer to explore and embrace all of their personas. In AW23/24, the exposed zip, a Jitrois staple, has found new residences and functions, giving the wearer even more control over their appearance. Jackets can be opened at the waist or sleeves, dresses from the neck to the hem, and some pieces all-over, to conceal or reveal however much skin is needed for the occasion. This textural union of cutting-edge hardware with flesh and artificial skin produces a modern effect that exudes universal sexuality. The skin can also be painted with designs using fine leather embroidery, sometimes using bold motifs within mesh or intricately cut forms. Through the unavoidable means of fine couture, the pieces subtly reference the historical rebellion of tattoos. As always, Jean-Claude Jitrois searches to stimulate every sense, so explored new textures this season: introducing Mongolian Lamb trims and revisiting fringing in unexpected places, beside their smooth counterparts. The gentle, nonuniform nature of Mongolian Lamb makes a refreshing contrast to the precision and permanence of leather, creating chic, versatile coats for parties and for everyday. While sometimes making a nod to contemporary street style, they retain the house’s instantly recognisable silhouette. The leather fringing, another staple of the #Jitrois oeuvre, has taken new form on the leg. Shown at its most dynamic and alluring in movement, the material is exhibited in both seductive black and the shocking new Citrine Yellow, on the shin as a form of gaiter. They afford further drama to the looks, with an almost playful and versatile edge to them. Finally, Jitrois offer new shapes in sumptuous suede, with military-style hooded jackets: striking to the eye, but impossibly soft to the touch. For the AW23/24 collection, Jitrois invites their J3 Klub to celebrate themselves like never before: every aspect of the body and the mind, letting identities run riot. Having presented such a multifaceted collection, rich in new ideas, it’s clear the house is entering a new era of structure, texture, glamour, and sexuality.

The ELITE Global Leader’s Conference is a private forum exclusively organised by family offices for family offices, ultra elite private investors, prominent impact leaders and business owners, as well as royal family members and international icons. Nicole Buffett, Founder of Nicole Buffett Studios and http://ZAGADAY.com Painter, NFT Artist. ELITE Global Leaders Conference in Madrid took place at the ultra modern new addition to Madrid's high end luxury hospitality THE MADRID Edition, from 2 to 5 March. Among distinguished guests attending this edition of the Conference were new and old family members as Neil Greene, Founder and CEO of the conference, describes constituting JABOY Greatness. During the most recently held conference, JABOY Productions invited guests to top destinations around the world; Mexico City, Beverly Hills, Panama, Montreal, Rome, the Vatican, New Orleans, London, Deer Valley and now majestic Madrid. Neil A. Greene, Founder & CEO, JABOY Productions, LLC, www.jaboyproductions.com, and Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, cofounder and president of the career networking site SohoMuse. "It's all about people and incorporating the culture into the vision of the event. We try to bring people together to the best places in the world." Neil Greene, Founder and CEO of JABOY Productions This exclusive, invitation-only event, hosted by Neil A. Greene, CEO and Chairman of JABOY Productions, headquartered in Dallas, US, and part of the ELITE Global Leader’s Conference held in ultra-modern new addition to Madrid's high-end luxury hospitality, THE Madrid Edition, from March 2 to 5, brought financial, philanthropic, and business leaders together in the capital of Spain to discuss the steps we must collectively take to create the future we most desire. The corporate world embraces impact investment The Madrid conference included sessions on risk management, family governance, opportunity zones, cyber security, philanthropy, and other investing and tax strategies. "The people who are included in this Conference include those from private offices, sponsors like venture capitals, private equity, real estate, celebrities, professional athletes.", adds Neil Greene. Thomas Handler, J.D, P.C. – Partner, Handler Thayer LLP /Chairman, Advanced Planning & Family Office Practice Equally, the speakers have put an emphasis on the impact investment and the future and future generations. In a panel with David A. Fergusson, Executive Managing Director - M&A, Generational Equity and Author; Bernard Fay - Managing Partner, UHY Fay & Co; and Carlos Parames, Managing Director, Houlihan Lokey Spain, the discourse evolved on the topic, Cross Border Investment: Navigating Geopolitical and Economic Turbulance for Mamimum Gain. As many speakers noted during the conference, the technological development has reached a point of long-term impact beyond our comprehension, and it is therefore imperative to engage in a dialogue around keeping the relationship between technology and humanity harmonious. The core of this forward-looking initiative, led by co-author of the book "The transHuman code" David A. Fergusson, is that of maintaining the human species at the centre of technological evolution in a continuously changing world. To do so, a code is needed, and bringing together leaders from different industries could only lead to the establishment of an interactive dialogue and a collaborative approach to make sure the foundation is established. As a respected speaker, Fergusson is a corporate finance leader recognized as an expert on the impact of technology on business, government and humankind. Fergusson is an expert about financial services, corporate transformation and social innovation and a speaker at prominent educational institutions, including Cambridge, Columbia, Harvard. The Honorable James Rosebush, Chairman and CEO, GrowthStrategy, Inc. Founder and CEO, The Wealth and Family Office Management Group, The Rise of Politics and the Decline of Leadership. The highlight of Madrid's first part of the programme was building on the above with the concluding remarks by The Honorable James Rosebush, Chairman and CEO, GrowthStrategy, Inc. Founder and CEO, The Wealth and Family Office Management Group. Mr. Rosebush's critique, The Rise of Politics and the Decline of Leadership, was as impactful as it could be coming from a White House official; he was a Deputy Assistant to President Ronald Reagan and the longest servicing Chief of Staff to First Lady Nancy Reagan, and instrumental in establishing the Nancy Reagan Foundation. Furthermore, he is a pioneer in the fields of impact philanthropy and investing; beginning in the early 1970s, he became an advocate of employing practices to measure the effectiveness of aid. He also became a proponent of corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs and was appointed to create and manage the first White House office focused on impact philanthropy and investing for President Reagan in 1981. This initiative was patterned by successive administrations. The second day was rounded up with cultural highlights during the second day event that celebrated once again the culture of its host country. The corporate world embraces impact investment The Madrid conference included sessions on risk management, family governance, opportunity zones, cyber security, philanthropy, and other investing and tax strategies. LTR: Larisa B. Miller – CEO, Phoenix Global LLC.; LaVonne Idlette, Oly MBA Esq. – Managing Member, Premier Deal Partners, Olympian; Jesse L. Luketa – Linebacker, NFL Arizona Cardinals; and Garry Gilliam – Founder & CEO, The Bridge Eco-Village, Former NFL Player. Equally, the speakers have put an emphasis on the impact investment and the future and future generations. In a conversation with Visionnaire Moralmoda, Jesse Luketa, line-backer, NFL Arizona Cardinals, reflects that although his family office strategy doesn't fit the standard definition of impact investing, he still allows for thinking along the lines of common growth and wants to be instrumental in "shifting the mindset of [professional] athletes to bring awareness about the importance of long-term planning and financial literacy" (e.g., when it comes to investments focused on the development of athletes careers) and would pair this with his work with colleagues to create opportunity for retired athletic players. Sebastian Huth - Co-Founder, Precise Blockchain Solutions LLC. Featured Speaker during the day 3, on Investing Into a New Landscape of Crypto, Blockchain and Web 3.0. Another interesting case of investment that leads to long-term impact and CSR is highlighted in Institutionalizing an Industry: Power Through Perseverance, by Trixy Castro, Founder and CEO. Her upbringing created a passion to build up blighted and impoverished neighbourhoods. This led her to start Genesis Capital, LLC, in 2007, which took the credit and underwriting risk models of larger institutions and combined them with the concierge service of smaller organizations. With this approach, she grew Genesis Capital to become an industry leader and sold it to Goldman Sachs ten years later. It can be argued that the current investment climate is as uncertain as when Trixy Castro launched Genesis Capital 15 years ago. In a panel moderated by Adi Divgi, Managing Director, EA Global LLC, panellists Jon Najarian, Co-Founder, MarketRebellion.com; Eric Ball, General Partner, Impact Venture Capital; John Carrick, Managing Principal, Integrated Capital Management; and Dave Mirolli, Managing Partner, Catalyst Wealth Management, discussed the long-term strategy options. “The Five Elements of Success” by Nicole Buffett – Founder, Nicole Buffett Studios | Granddaughter of Warren Buffett. Highlighting the Madrid edition's general theme and the continuity of family businesses, Nicole Buffett, founder of Nicole Buffett Studios and granddaughter of Warren Buffett, made a presentation on "The Five Elements of Success," which are fundamental to her being a painter and creating her art. Nicole's art became rapidly successful in the crypto space, but she explains that she started making NFTs because, in the early pandemic period, "this was the only way to reach my audience globally." Today renowned as a working painter and an artist who makes and sells NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, of her work, Nicole was even included on Fortune’s NFTy 50 list, which ranks the most influential players on the scene. Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, cofounder and president of the career networking site SohoMuse. "JABOY's in-person events gather great content and quality Family Offices along with many private-investors. I find Neil's events lead to meaningful dialogs and deep relationships." Says Pierre duPont, G5 and G8 Family Member Fireside Chat Keynote on “Change the Game with an Executive in Residence” with Elaine Hamm, PhD– Executive in Residence, Tulane University / CEO, Ascend BioVentures. Moderated by: James R. Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP – Chief Business Officer, Tulane University. See more photos from the conference on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter, @jaboyProductions @NeilGreene #Jaboygreatness Majestic Madrid. lmages copyright of Visionnaire Moralmoda.

Maria Grazia Chiuri’s fall collection for Dior was inspired by the ’50s — the heyday of founder Christian Dior that remains the bedrock of the luxury brand’s communications strategy. But rather than rehashing archival designs, or conjuring a modern-day version of Betty Draper, the designer delved into the stories of three heroines who shaped the post-war years in Paris. Dior’s sister Catherine, a French Resistance fighter during World War II, and singers Édith Piaf and Juliette Gréco inspired a lineup that had more than a touch of beatnik about it. For the fall23 ready-to-wear the brand continues the narrative of pioneering women.

The World’s Most Valuable Race the Saudi Cup puts The Kingdom on Global Calendar as well as the new design talents. This February Saudi Arabia hosted a series of international horse racing events culminating with the showpiece Saudi Cup worth $20 million. A vision of the country’s leadership made reality by Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia (JCSA) Chairman, Prince Bandar Bin Khalid Al Faisal, the Saudi Cup is a pioneering event in the country’s sporting and social history. It represents a meeting of people, artists, athletes, aristocrats, investors and more who participate on a global stage where the best horses in the world compete for some of the largest purses in racing. Launch of new design and fashion brands Releasing his first design Mohammed Al-jishi on the first day of Saudi Cup 2023. Since the first edition The Saudi Cup has been a platform for new design and fashion talents to showcase their design that pay hommage to the country's rich tradition and style. Above Mohammed Al-jishi (@mohammed.jishi) at this year's Saudi Cup. For the 2023 edition of The Saudi Cup, Mohammed Al-jishi ( Instagram: @mohammed.jishi) wears his own design presented for the first time, As a first thought, I was thinking what kind of outfits would the future cities of Saudi Arabia will be wearing. Then I started imagining THE LINE and how futuristic it is. Finally I came up with this. Mohammed Al-jishi The outfit is derived from the traditional Saudi elements which are the trio of garments: thobe - mohazam - bisht. They are redesigned to pay homage to Saudi Arabian heritage, and how fast Saudi Arabia is improving. The outfit is his take on the traditional Saudi attire adapted for the 21st century in line with the country's evolvement and advanced progress on all fronts. Mohammed Al-jishi adds, "To put it another way, [it's] something traditional but modernized from a futuristic standpoint." Sketch by Mohammed Al-jishi (@mohammed.jishi) The country's new generation proposes innovation Back in 2021, The Saudi Cup was attended by Mohammed Khoja in own design featuring ornate print of ‘Al Qatt Al Aseeri’ patterns under a sheer wool black and gold traditional ‘Bisht’. The ‘Al Qatt Al Aseeri’ are patterns native to Saudi’s Abha region. The ‘Bisht’ is a prestigious traditional outer cloak that typically features a wide metallic thread trim. HINDAMME at the Saudi Cup in 2021. (Left) Abdullah Al Jumah in a custom contemporary ‘Dagla’ design by HINDAMME made from a deep midnight blue velvet devouré fabric paired with a traditional gemstone adorned belt, blending both past and present within its aesthetic. The Dagla is a traditional robe worn on formal occasions in various regions of Saudi Arabia, (archive images 2021). (Right) Mohammed Khoja in own design featuring ornate print of ‘Al Qatt Al Aseeri’ patterns under a sheer wool black and gold traditional ‘Bisht’. The ‘Al Qatt Al Aseeri’ are patterns native to Saudi’s Abha region typically drawn by women to decorate the formal salons. The ‘Bisht’ is a prestigious traditional outer cloak that typically features a wide metallic thread trim. Courtesy of HINDAMME.

Marriott International today announced it has signed an agreement with Grimit S.r.l. to bring The Ritz-Carlton brand to Italy, signaling a commitment to strengthening its portfolio of properties across the company’s luxury brands in Italy. Through a significant conversion of the former Hotel Grande Bretagne in Bellagio, the brand will bring its legendary service and elegant aesthetic to Lake Como, one of Italy’s most coveted destinations. Expected to open in 2026, the spectacular waterfront property is slated to offer 59 guestrooms and 46 suites, including two Ritz-Carlton suites, featuring beautiful views of the lake and luxurious furnishings. Comprehensive resort facilities are anticipated to include a destination spa complete with an indoor pool, casual and fine dining restaurants, and state-of-the-art meeting and event facilities. Extensive parkland and gardens will reflect the typical landscaping of the country’s Lombardy region and are expected to feature a meditation garden, historical walking trail, large outdoor swimming pool, and private boat dock to allow guests effortless access to other renowned destinations on the lake. “We are thrilled to announce this landmark signing with Grimit S.r.l. and to be part of such an important restoration of one of Italy’s most acclaimed destinations for luxury travellers,” said Donna McNamara, Vice President and Global Brand Leader, The Ritz-Carlton. “Lake Como is the jewel in the crown of the Italian Lake district and we can think of no better destination to debut The Ritz-Carlton brand in Italy. This incredible development showcases our commitment to thoughtfully growing our iconic brand in destinations where we know our guests want to travel most.” Situated just outside the charming village of Bellagio, which sits on a promontory of land between the two arms of Lake Como, the historic Belle Époque Hotel Grande Bretagne was one of the destination’s very first and most distinguished luxury hotels when it opened in 1850. The property fell into disuse at the end of the last century and has since been acquired by the Galbusera family with a clear vision and passion to restore the prestigious reputation of the former grand hotel through an extensive restoration and expansion project. Spread over a 16,500 square metre estate, the regeneration scheme will be the most notable hospitality development project in the Lake Como area in recent years and will involve a complete conservative restoration and reimagining of the property with the utmost respect for the historical significance of the building. "As a family, we are deeply rooted in the stunning area of Lake Como and are incredibly proud to be bringing The Ritz-Carlton brand to Bellagio," said Emanuele Galbusera, President of Grimit S.r.l. "Our entrepreneurial spirit has made our family European leaders in the metal coil-coating sector with our business Lampre and we will take great pride in bringing that same dedication and passion to this remarkable project." The Ritz-Carlton, Bellagio will be strategically located within a fifteen-minute walk of the main tourist attractions in Bellagio such as Punta Spartivento, Villa Melzi and the gardens of Parco Villa Serbelloni. Lake Como is an internationally recognised resort destination famed for its dramatic backdrops and charming towns and magnificent villas, which have acted as the setting for several blockbuster films including Casino Royale and Oceans Twelve. The destination is easily accessible from Milan’s Malpensa International Airport in just ninety minutes by car. Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of nearly 8,300 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 138 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly-awarded travel program. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.