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Bugatti W16 Mistral lands in Singapore Island, bordering the Indian Ocean and South China Sea, where nature meets technology. All 99 examples of the W16 Mistral were sold before it was formally revealed, and customizations get underway this year, with deliveries due in 2024. In a city of towering buildings, architectural masterpieces and timeless heritage, the W16 Mistral1 blends in seamlessly. All images Bugatti.com Just as Singapore celebrates its heritage within a relentlessly modernized environment – the Bugatti design team channeled inspiration from the timeless elegance of the 1934 Type 57 Roadster Grand Raid in their design of the W16 Mistral. Known as ‘Garden City’, Singapore epitomizes the spirit of latitude, forming a compelling union with the total freedom and sense of adventure that comes from being behind the wheel of Bugatti’s ultimate roadster. Whilst on the island, the W16 Mistral stopped at iconic locations and revered sites, aptly connecting the hyper sports car with its cherished surroundings. The iconic Gardens by the Bay, the huge, world renowned showpiece of horticultural excellence at the Marina Bay Waterfront has become an essential part of the Singapore experience, with the 250-acre nature park of biodiversity. The bustling Central Business District – a financial hub of Asia – consists of imposing skyscrapers that sit harmoniously side-by-side with Singapore’s calming natural world backdrop. Old meets news, east merges into west; the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and the Victoria Concert Hall beautifully contrasting some of the diversity that makes Singapore a special and unique island. The W16 Mistral, so diverse in character and ability, fits in seamlessly here. Kostas Psarris, Regional Director, Middle East & Asia at Bugatti, said: “The world has looked on in admiration as Singapore has developed such a strong economy and become a truly enviable place to live, and it is no surprise it is now home to so many ultra-high net worth individuals. We know from our recently opened showroom that there is massive interest in Bugatti in Southeast Asia, so it is a genuine privilege to be able to bring the W16 Mistral here. As with Singapore itself, this incredible car demonstrates there is no limit to what can be achieved when there is an unquenchable desire to succeed.” The W16 Mistral’s final stop in the city was for a private customer event in the Bugatti Singapore Showroom. Opened in 2021 as part of a partnership with Wearnes, a leading luxury automotive retailer established in 1906, the beautifully immersive showroom was the ideal showcase venue for the W16 Mistral, with many guests in awe of the roadster’s timeless and elegant design.

Forbes Travel Guide, the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, has announced its Forbes Star Awards 2023, in which The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Madrid has been given Five Stars (the highest category), making it the first and only spa in Madrid to earn this award. This award further strengthens its leading position as the best spa in Madrid and one of the best in Spain. The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Madrid. All images courtesy of Four Seasons. “I am enormously proud of my team for this fantastic achievement, especially because of all the hard work they have done since we first opened our doors a little over two years ago, during a time of great uncertainty. Since then, we have seen ourselves become an important benchmark not only for the people of Madrid but also for everyone who decides to stay with us. Four Seasons is synonymous with quality and our spa is a veritable urban oasis of wellness that embodies the soul of this prestigious chain, perfectly suiting this iconic location where excellence is the pillar underpinning all the services we offer,” says Mónica Eisen, Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Madrid. A Four-Floor Oasis of Urban Wellness, Synonymous with Luxury and Well-Being Located in the heart of the capital and only a stone’s throw from some of the main local attractions, the seven historic buildings that make up the Hotel have become a unique and dynamic destination. Its interior houses an oasis of more than 1,400 square metres (15,000 square feet) over four levels, including an impressive 14-metre (46 foot) swimming pool beneath a skylight that brings natural light and warmth into the space. Other facilities, such as a steam bath, sauna and solarium from which to enjoy the best views in the city, as well as an extensive list of treatments on offer in its eight treatment rooms (including one for couples), complete the range of services from this haven of wellness. Relaxing area at The Spa. It is a unique proposal in the city, which reinvents the concept of wellness to captivate guests and local residents looking for balance in body and mind within a unique atmosphere where the soul of this prestigious hotel chain perfectly suits the iconic location. With this Five Star award from the Forbes Travel Guide, the spa has strengthened its leading position as the best spa in Madrid by becoming the first and only to earn this recognition and be added to the list in Madrid, while also maintaining the Five Star hotel category awarded in 2022.

With TEFAF Maastricht just around the corner, Antonacci Lapicirella Fine Art shares its highlights for the 2023 edition. Paul Louis Joseph BERTHON, Les Musiciennes dans un parc (Musicians in a park), 1906. Courtesy of www.alfineart.com As every year, Antonacci Lapicirella Fine Art is showcasing carefully selected works of some of the greatest European painters and sculptors of the 19th and 20th century. Antonacci Lapicirella Fine Art (Rome) has a tradition for bringing together masterpieces of museum quality and we are recognized by both private and institutional collectors. One of our highlights includes a panel of Avvenimento d’arte e di cultura (1906 – 23), part of a frieze by Giulio Aristide SARTORIO. This is the third and largest of three parts of the gallery’s important rediscovery of which two panels were showcased at TEFAF Maastricht 2022 and that were recently acquired by the prestigious Musée d’Orsay in Paris. Another highlight of this year’s booth is a surprising masterpiece by Italian painter Giacomo BALLA, Le quattro Stagioni (The Four Seasons) from 1940. Known as one of Italians leading futurist painters, these four early, striking red paintings surprise with their unusual and innovative character, confirming that the artist was a tireless avant-garde exponent. Drawing on the popular imagery of magazines, comics, and television, Balla anticipated a movement that would 30 years later be known as Pop Art. Another discovery of the gallery planned for TEFAF: the only known painting on panel by Paul Louis Joseph BERTHON, the celebrated French Symbolist and lithograph artist. The rediscovery of Les Musiciennes dans un parc (Musicians in a park) is a “one-off” in the artist’s artistic production and was exhibited at the Palais-Salon in Paris in 1906. Discover also Austrian artist Ernst NEPO's "Blue Portraits", a series strongly inspired by the secessionist environment, with a particular eye on the highly radical style of Egon Schiele, leading exponent of the Expressionist movement. Visitors are welcome at booth 328 to discover more highlights and masterpieces.

There’s a cool indie spirit in the air! Created by independents, for independents, Espace BARTON 7 (after two successful editions in 2019 and 2022) will again be the collective showroom for five independent Haute Horlogerie brands – Bianchet, Le Rhöne, Schwarz Etienne, Singer Reimagined and The Unnamed Society – under a common banner from Monday, March 27th, to Sunday, April 2nd, 2023. A sense of unity, openness and shared values, BARTON 7 exudes a special vibe as a place open to the public at large and free of charge – a place for networking and connecting for professionals and collectors that brings out the free spirit of independent Haute Horlogerie. Creating new opportunities, pushing boundaries and exhibiting new products in a spacious setting (over 400m2) that is elegant, airy, trendy and connected: a small world of ‘Art of Watchmaking’, creativity and craftsmanship that will be coming together in an atmosphere as relaxed and engaging as it will be conducive to business. "We are first and foremost entrepreneurs, craftspeople, creative, open-minded, always working towards the best solutions! This mindset is what fueled our desire to get together and set up a space that reflects who we are and what we stand for. We create pieces that offer a unique aesthetic and soul because they are produced in small series, some even completely bespoke, but also because they come from designers who champion the art of watchmaking, audacity, dexterity and technical mastery. Human authenticity is at the heart of our work and that is precisely what our customers are looking for. BARTON 7 is and will be like us: human, supportive, trendy, and with the pleasure of sharing and being together," says the collective with one voice. Each brand will be welcoming clients and the media in personalized spaces ranging from 5 to 40 m². Common areas with a bar, catering, videoconference space, sofas, natural light, all located at the corner of the Quai du Mont-Blanc, ideally positioned among the finest hotels on the lakefront. More information on https://www.barton7geneva.com

Liens Inséparables High Jewellery Capsule Collection 2023 Liens Inséparables necklace in white gold, set with a pear-shaped diamond. All images courtesy of Chaumet. Imbued with fluidity and suppleness, Liens Inséparables collection by Maison Chaumet represents the voluptuous embrace of two souls that unite and intertwine. The physical attraction that resides in everyone. Driven by sculptural creations, this unprecedented High Jewellery collection begins a new chapter in 2023 in the history of Liens, sensually expressing a sense of assertive femininity, featuring a diamond tiara, four necklaces, rings and earrings. Liens Inséparables Négligé necklace white gold and blue sapphires-jpg With femininity and grace, Liens Inséparables offers two High Jewellery parures. In diamonds and white gold, the first consists of two necklaces, one short and the other in delicate négligée form – a signature motif of the Maison’s creations since the double diamond pear necklace created for the Maharaja of Indore in 1911-1913 – a pair of earrings from which a cascade of diamonds appears to escape, a ring whose central stone is intertwined with graceful lines, and a head jewel of unparalleled finesse. Liens Inséparables earrings in white gold, set with four brilliant-cut diamonds with square-cut sapphires The second, featuring the same design, consists of short and négligée necklaces, a pair of earrings and a ring. In white gold, diamonds and calibrated sapphires in deep and refined hues, these pieces sensually evoke the Maison’s signature blue.

A.B.C.Dior invites listeners to a fascinating interlude, to decode the creative imagination of the house of Dior, from 1947 to today, at the letter “J” – the deep admiration that Christian Dior had for Japan. In conjunction with the retrospective Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo, Dior is unveiling an audio and visual adventure dedicated to the deep ties uniting the country of the Rising Sun and the House. All images courtesy of Dior. As the founder of Maison Dior, Monsieur Dior's legacy in Japan is rich and far reaching ever since being the first European couture house to present collection in Japan. Narrating Dior's far-reaching partnerships with Daimaru and Kanebo, in 1953, to Maria Grazia Chiuri's reinvention of the Jardin Japonais dress for the Dior haute couture spring-summer 2017 line, this episode relates the fascination of the founding-couturier and his successors with Japanese culture. This captivating story, an ode to the beauty of dreams, can be listened to on all streaming platforms and discovered on YouTube, in a video format illustrated with archival images. AUTUMN-WINTER HAUTE COUTURE 1953 IN TOKYO Collection Dior Héritage, Paris Through passionate inspirations, the A.B.C.Dior podcast series invites us to decipher the symbols and secrets that have shaped and punctuated the history of Dior since its creation, in 1946. Following its success at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and the Brooklyn Museum in New York in 2022, Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams is being now reinvented at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo. 1957 SHOW for JAPANESE GUEST © Association Willy Maywald. ADAGP The current exhibition Japan crowns more than seventy years of virtuoso passion initiated by the pioneering vision of Christian Dior. In September 1947, just a few months after the triumph of the New Look, the couturier flew to America, going on to establish a New York subsidiary the following year. The previous exhibitions opened with a journey through time and space – Paris to New York – from 30 Avenue Montaigne to the cosmopolitan heart of the United States, with which Dior has forged a long and enduring friendship. Dior’s earliest haute couture creations – some of which have never been revealed to the general public before – interact with exceptional pieces, a striking encounter between Dior’s unique heritage and the Brooklyn Museum’s rich collections. 1963 CHRISTIAN DIOR AT THE KANABO STORE Collection Dior Héritage, Paris Since decades the Maison Dior's journey continues through the creations of the House’s successive Artistic Directors, showcased with respect to art history: Yves Saint Laurent, whose key influences included the beatniks and The Wild One ; Marc Bohan, who was fascinated by Jackson Pollock; Gianfranco Ferré; John Galliano and his dazzling extravagances, accentuated by sumptuous Egyptian antiquities or a portrait by Giovanni Boldini; Raf Simons, a fervent collector of Sterling Ruby; and of course Maria Grazia Chiuri, who chose to dialogue with several American artists such as for the most recent spring-summer Haute Couture collection presented in January.

Dior spring-summer 2023 ready-to-wear collection is infused with the Petites Fleurs motif Dior is unveiling the Petites Fleurs motif sublimating the looks of the Dior spring-summer 2023 ready-to-wear collection, thought up by Maria Grazia Chiuri. All images courtesy of Dior. This poetic design, punctuated by flowers in bewitching colors, pays tribute to the founding couturier's passion for nature and botany. A dream-like image of a garden both enchanting and mysterious, these depictions in shades of pink, blue, yellow and green illustrate the vital force of the plant world and embellish delicate creations, including the iconic Dior Book Tote, visors, silk twill shirts and a Mitzah scarf. A bucolic interlude. Dior petites fleurs cotton & silk poplin Scarf petites fleurs .jpg Hat petites fleurs Headband petites fleurs Mitzah scarf petites fleurs Precious silk which adapts to your every desire. Whether wrapped around the neck, worn with a belt, tied around the wrist or used to adorn a bag, a scarf is the spring's most versatile accessory. Visor petites fleurs Top petites fleurs

Valeria Walther wins Credit Suisse Skikjöring Trophy and becomes Queen of the Engadine for the first time All images swiss-image.ch/Photo Andy Mettler The third and final Race Sunday of this year’s White Turf was once again held in glorious sunshine. The highlight was the crowning of Valeria Selina Walther as the new Queen of the Engadine after winning the overall standings in the Credit Suisse Skikjöring Trophy. Valeria Walther is only the second woman in the history of this traditional discipline to achieve this. The Evangelos Pistiolis Foundation 83rd St. Moritz Grand Prix, which was also eagerly awaited, was carried home by Moderator. Due to the exceptionally warm temperatures and related safety precautions, the race was run over the shortened distance of 800 meters. Impression of the final of the skikjoering series ‘Grand Prix Credit Suisse' at the White Turf St. Moritz taking place on the frozen lake of St. Moritz, Switzerland, February 19, 2023. Valeria Selina Walther is the new Queen of the Engadine after winning the overall standings in the Credit Suisse Skikjöring Trophy In the first flat race of the day everything seemed to go according to plan. After the favorite and previous Sunday’s winner Whaze had been declared a non-runner, Identified moved up to favorite and immediately hit the front galloping into the last turn with Blazing Comet at his side. But it was here that Rene Piechulek fell. Jenny Langhard was able to avoid the incident on The Iconist and the pair went on to win the race ahead of Ventura Tormenta and Tapeten Toni. As a result, the Evangelos Pistiolis Foundation 83rd Grand Prix of St. Moritz was delayed for half an hour – the staff wanted to try to roughen up the surface in the tricky spots. But shortly before the horses were brought onto the track, the decision was made that the distance would be shortened to 800 meters. Immediately after the start, Moderator, owned by Anton and Verena Kräuliger, took the lead together with Movin Time. Towards the finish, a duel between the 11:1 outsider Moderator and Movin Time emerged, which Moderator won by a head. In the final flat race of the event, also shortened to 800 meters, Mark Hänni’s Play All Day prevailed ridden by Rene Piechulek, who confidently repelled the attacks of Saphira Dream and Fiesta. Skikjöring entirely in female hands The skikjöring race, the Grand Prix Credit Suisse, was run over the regular distance. Moonflight withstood all attacks with Valeria Schiergen on her skis. The gray, trained by Peter Schiergen and owned by Murezzan Racing Stable, relegated Atlantico to runner up. Thanks to two second places at this year’s White Turf, Valeria Selina Walther, Atlantico’s rider, was nevertheless crowned Queen of the Engadine for the first time. Third-placed Los Angeles was also ridden by a woman, Leta Joos. Fourteenth of July dethrones Kiss Forever H.C. In the Grand Prix Pontresina, the two dominating horses in the previous trotting races, Fourteenth of July and Kiss Forever H.C., met. The latter also coming in as defending champion and Stephanie Theiler immediately positioned him behind Fourteenth of July and Jean-Bernard Matthey, who had taken the lead. Although Theiler attacked in the run-in, Hedy Schlatter’s eight-year-old was always in control and took his third snow victory in as many starts. 38,000 guests over all three weekends Last but not least, White Turf 2023 was a great success in terms of spectator numbers, betting turnover and the atmosphere in the tent city. Thanks to bright weather and warm temperatures, a total of 11,000 spectators found their way onto the frozen Lake St. Moritz on today’s race day. Together with the popular Family Days held on Saturdays, 38,000 people visited this year’s White Turf – a new record!

EE BAFTA Film Awards Leonie Hanne DATE: February 19, 2023 EVENT: the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2023 at The Royal Festival Hall LOOK: Valentino look from the Unboxing Valentino Spring/Summer 2023 collection All images Valentino/ SGPItalia Aimee Lou Wood (EE Rising Star Nominee) STYLIST: Leith Clark CELEBRITY: Solrey LOOK: Valentino look from the Valentino Surfaces Spring 2023 collection Nicola Coughlan LOOK: Valentino Haute Couture look from Anatomy of Couture Spring/Summer 2022 collection STYLIST: Aimee Croysdill CELEBRITY: Ed Westwick LOOK: Valentino suit and Valentino Garavani shoes LOCATION: London CELEBRITY: Jamie Dornan LOOK: Valentino tuxedo and Valentino Garavani shoes STYLIST: Jeanne Yang The EE BAFTA Film Awards nominees’ Party, supported by Bulgari, took place at the National Gallery in London’s Trafalgar Square. The evening kicks off a spectacular weekend of celebrations bringing together the EE BAFTA Film Award nominees ahead of the ceremony tomorrow at the Royal Festival Hall. Following a successful collaboration between BAFTA and Bulgari in 2022 on the arts charity’s biennial fundraising Gala, Bulgari and BAFTA announced plans for a renewed collaboration over the next three years. Bulgari’s love affair with film spans generations with jewellery featuring in over 40 movies, from Sharon Stone in Casino to Lady Gaga in House of Gucci. Its iconic jewellery has been long-favoured by acting royalty, from Ingrid Bergman and Audrey Hepburn to Bulgari’s current brand ambassadors Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Zendaya. In celebration of the historic jeweller’s rich cinematic heritage, Bulgari will become the Official Jewellery and Watch Partner to the EE BAFTA Film Awards, taking place this month on 19 February 2023 at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall. The EE BAFTA Film Awards are one of the most anticipated nights in the global film calendar in celebration of the extraordinary skills, talent and craft of the film industry. In addition, Bulgari will become Supporting Partner to the Official Nominees’ Party for the EE BAFTA Film Awards; an annual celebration exclusively for nominees that will take place the night before the Awards on 18 February. This year, the Nominees Party will be held at the National Gallery, in London’s Trafalgar Square, for the first time. Bulgari will also become the Official Supporting Partner to the BAFTA Gala in 2024. The BAFTA Gala is a biennial fundraising event to generate vital funds for BAFTA’s year-round work to nurture the next generation of creative talent. Its long-established and celebrated programmes, from BAFTA Connect to Young Games Designers to its Prince William bursaries and scholarship schemes, help thousands of people build their careers in film, games, and television. This generous support complements Bulgari’s own charitable initiatives championing education and the arts, including the brand’s long-standing partnership with Save the Children and philanthropic relationship with the University of Oxford’s Jenner Institute. Bulgari Group CEO, Jean-Christophe Babin said: “We are incredibly proud to continue partnering with BAFTA for the next three years. It truly is an honour to support this industry in collaboration with such an important arts charity that shares our same fundamental values of excellence. Bulgari’s rich history has been linked to cinema, and its brightest stars, in countless occasions and this partnership is a celebration of that important heritage. We look forward to seeing our creations shine on today’s creatives as they shined on Elizabeth Taylor, during her attendance at the BAFTA Film Awards in 1967”. BAFTA Executive Director Partnerships & Fundraising, Louise Robertson, said: “BAFTA and Bulgari share a love for the magic of film, so we are thrilled to be partnering with them over the next three years. Their generous support will help us celebrate with our wonderful nominees, ahead of one of the biggest global nights in film. Alongside, Bulgari’s support of our next biennial Gala in 2024 will enable us to raise vital funds in support of our year-round work nurturing and inspiring thousands of people globally to realise their creative ambitions." Elizabeth Taylor wears her Bulgari emerald and diamond suite at the 1967 BAFTA Film Awards with Richard Burton Drinks on offer included a signature Bulgari cocktail ‘Serpenti’ along with Champagne Taittinger, Villa Maria wines, Woodford Reserve Peach Iced Tea and a San Pellegrino Limonata and Magnolia spritz. The Official BAFTA Nominees’ Party supported by Bulgari precedes the EE BAFTA Film Awards taking place at the Royal Festival Hall on Sunday 19 February, broadcast on BBC One and iPlayer from 7-9pm. Bulgari recently announced a three-year partnership with BAFTA following a successful collaboration in 2022 on the arts charity biennial fundraising Gala. In addition, Bulgari are the official jewellery and watch partner for the EE BAFTA Film Awards. More information here. @BAFTA #EEBAFTAs BAFTA – the British Academy of Film and Television Arts - is a world-leading independent arts charity that brings the very best work in film, games and television to public attention and supports the growth of creative talent in the UK and internationally. Through its Awards ceremonies and year-round programme of learning events and initiatives – which includes workshops, masterclasses, scholarships, lectures and mentoring schemes in the UK, USA and Asia – BAFTA identifies and celebrates excellence, discovers, inspires and nurtures new talent, and enables learning and creative collaboration. For more, visit www.bafta.org. BAFTA is a registered charity (no. 216726). Part of the LVMH Group, Bulgari was founded in Rome in 1884 as a jewellery shop. Known as the magnificent Roman jeweller and master of coloured gems, Bulgari has established a worldwide reputation for Italian excellence and enjoys renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship. The company’s international success has evolved into a global and diversified luxury purveyor of products and services, ranging from fine jewels and high end watches to accessories and perfumes, and featuring an unrivalled network of boutiques and hotels in the world’s most exclusive shopping areas. Demonstrated through its numerous philanthropic partnerships, Bulgari deeply believes in innovating the present for a sustainable future through its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and giving back – to nature and to the community.

Singer and Model Carla Bruni (@carlabruniofficial, 459K followers) performed at this year's Sanremo Music Festival 2023, celebration 20th anniversary of her "Quelqu’un m’a dit" song. (Credit: Getty Images) San Remo Festival is the most important Italian singing competition and one of the most popular TV shows in the country. Italian singer Bruni comes from a musical family. Her parents played instruments and produced music. Bruni is heiress to the fortune created by the Italian tire manufacturing company CEAT, founded in the 1920s by her legal grandfather, Virginio Bruni Tedeschi. She went to Paris to study art and architecture, but left school at 19 to become a model. The beautiful singer sparkled at the San Remo Festival 2023 in the two BVLGARI Serpenti High Jewellery Creations a necklace and a bracelet. High Jewellery Serpenti necklace in rose gold with mother-of-pearl inlay, 2 pear-shaped brilliant-cut diamonds (0.33 ct) and Pavé diamonds (22.23 ct).

Dr. Farr is the Founder of Formidable Woman®, an International Confidence and Women’s Empowerment Brand Dr. Shekina Farr, Founder of Formidable Woman®, all images courtesy of Formidable Woman®. By Jules Lavallee ​ "Confidence is such a key factor in personal, social, emotional and professional development." It literally transcends all areas of our lives and can make or break both our success and access. With this in mind, we have built and continue to offer products, tools, courses and services that build this confidence in women—Business, Image, Mindset, Finances, Relationships, Health, Education."- Dr. Shekina Farr Moore Dr. Shekina Farr has spoken out against gender oppression and disempowerment since 1992, penning her first published article, "Blocking Out the Gender Gap," while a high school student. This article covered a female high school student trying out for the school football team. It garnered the attention and recognition of the National Press for Women. 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Abed El Rahman Naamani is a Lebanese enthusiast who is aiming high to pursue his dreams and achieve them. With a BA in Communication Arts & Media from the Lebanese American University and expertise in communication and the PR field, Abed founded MagLebanon in 2014 during his last semester at LAU. With his dedication and passion, he is currently building a solid foundation for his name, magazine, and career path. Abed El Rahman Naamani , Monaco 2022. All images MagLebanon. Founded in 2014, MagLebanon is a Beirut-based microblogging platform dedicated to sharing a panorama of different lifestyles and experiences. With over +215K organic followers from the Middle East's prestigious high-end society, the electronic page resembles a private hub that gatheres people virtually. The page covers different topics ranging from fashion, lifestyle, and celebrity news to prestigious events and galas, as well as work on charitable projects. Abed El Rahman Naamani, "It all started when I was in my last semester at university where I graduated in communication/media from LAU, and my friends used to tell me that I am super sociable and I am so into the social and lifestyle. From here, the idea started to gather the society into one community, and this is how Maglebanon started. It was the first that shared the news that fast and in simplicity." What is the main target audience and scoop of your publication? Maglebanon’s audience is all from the elite, top-notch society from the Middle East and even Europe. The audience includes celebrities, public figures, and socialites. They all check the publication to know what is out and about, and check out the latest in refined fashion, lifestyle, business, and social news. The main target is to gather all these people that share the same interest together. Please elaborate on how Lebanon is spreading its international reach abroad from Lebanon to the world. I was able to gather a community from a 10452 KM2 country, Lebanon, including Lebanon's most prestigious high-end society. It became like a popular club gathering. So when I started to expand it to Saudi Arabia, Turkey, France, the United Kingdom, and even India, all the prestigious communities showed interest, especially that I was connecting people from all around the world with each other. How and why was Mag Lebanon founded? Founded in 2014, MagLebanon is a Beirut-based microblogging platform that reflects the lifestyle of the Middle East and the region. For example, if you are in Monaco for the F1, all of these groups will see where the best place is to spend the day and even party together. It's almost like lobbying for them to socialize, especially if you share who's there, such as an entrepreneur is spotted somewhere. Yes, even business and social people are like celebrities, and the latest trend of promoting your business is by your very own self. The international reach is present by covering all the international events and also by connecting the international community with the Middle East, I became like the hub. This sort of connection can get them an investor to expand their scope of business to the Middle East. How are you, as an entrepreneur, building an international community that shares the same lifestyle and interests? It's all about sharing an authentic real life rather than faking it, like if I was traveling somewhere, I would share the places I shop or go to, and definitely my audience shares the same interest with me, and it happens that we all know each other. It's all a small community, and you need to know what your community needs. I even introduce to my audience new shops, restaurants, and places they can check out. I believe that being "unique" is the key. And when you are authentic and deliver, this touches the audience's heart. I learned from the legendary Elie Saab, whom I consider my influence and motto, that you can represent your country whenever you are across the globe. Be known for your work. It's all about your hard work and you keep on raising your country's name high.