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The luxury menswear house LACINO unveils its bejeweled bow ties and premium leather goods. Established in 2019 with a timeless essence, LACINO is the passion project of founder and president Vincent Cuvelier and his associate Tracy Saab, together they bring the modernity of the automotive industry and the endurance of luxury goods. When was luxury menswear house LACINO founded and what is LACINO renowned for? The name and the inspiration started in 2018 by the founder of the brand Vincent Cuvelier. The goal was to be able to work on the bow ties in complete safety and create a luxury jewel for men from a classic product. LACINO means: L for luxury, ACI for the raw material “Acier” which was used to create the first bow tie and NO for Noeud Papillon. And in 2021, his partner Tracy Saab joined the brand and they subsequently expanded the structure of the company so that they could develop it together and start a path towards derivatives of products other than the bow tie such as leather goods and a line of conduct on luxury, but commercial products, that will give the house an advantage and additional access to the global market, through the alliance of carbon, leather, and precious stones connecting to the automobile and the LACINO product. Being a newly established brand, what channels do you rely on for branding and communication with customers? The LACINO house is really targeted at a niche clientele for jewellery but also for leather goods. Although the product is placed in the niche and luxury market, the prices of leather goods remain accessible in the luxury price range. On the commercial steps, the house sets out to meet Club Privé, to collaborate with car dealers, as well as the most prestigious concept or pop-up stores, to give the brand the value it deserves. Who are the founders of the brand and what is their background and the philosophy behind the brand? Vincent Cuvelier, founder of the LACINO brand and creator of the bow tie, has always been fond of the field of automobiles and automobile design. He knew by his creation and his work dedicated to this sector and its technology to develop a luxury product and a masculine accessory, a prestigious jewel for men. In 2018, the idea of ​​reworking the bow tie and developing the idea was obvious to him. This automobile enthusiast focused during these first years on the meticulous work that he could give to a product, an innovative jewel, a soul and a poetic story between man and the alliance of the automobile. He studied, worked, and researched this new concept in order to achieve satisfaction with the result of the jewel he wanted to give. He continues until today working every day on the improvement of this precious jewel. Tracy Saab fell in love with the bow tie and joined the brand as a partner in the development of the house with her feminine touch, her creation and her vision for the future of the brand's image. Following fashion school in Paris specializing in model making and style, she worked in many French couture houses abroad in ready-to-wear and luxury leather goods which she was able to develop due to her experiences and travels around the world in the technical field, but also the creation of collections. She knew how to learn from the richness of each culture and created a strength for the vision of all the projects she undertook. What is unique about LACINO’s diamond bow ties? The quality of manual work. A Made in France product manufactured in the LACINO offices and in the workshops in the region. The manipulation of the jewel, the design, the cutting and the work by hand, makes the bow tie exclusive and not common. Each piece is unique to the person who creates and chooses it. GIA-certified, we give a quality to our product that puts us on the list of a niche concept with our customers. The alliance of precious stones with rare metals is embodied in the product range of bow ties. LACINO’s diamond bow ties are GIA certified, designed as a work of art and paired with a unique collar in full-grain calfskin of a natural pigmentation. How many different styles are in LACINO’s Collection and what is unique about the materials and production process? Today LACINO has two ranges of products, the jewel which is defined by the bow tie and the range of luxury leather goods. The two lines are linked to the alliance of the automobile and luxury. The house has combined the two products to make them collector's items. Can you elaborate on this aspect of standards please: “In a luxury sector that is slowly adapting to preserving the planet, LACINO’s conscious approach employs Italian skin and linings treated without chemicals and toxic products which follow a natural pigmentation treatment.”? The LACINO house is aware today of the environmental problems that affect the world. Environmental restriction standards were LACINO's priority wish. LACINO's collaborators are placed in a close geographical area accordingly, and the raw materials are worked in the most sensitive way to comply with the legality of European standards. The Made in France aspect is cherished by Maison LACINO with its CE marking, which guarantees the conformity with European health, safety, and environmental protection standards, and a French savoir-faire. In a luxury sector that is slowly adapting to preserving the planet, LACINO’s conscious approach employs Italian skin and linings treated without chemicals and toxic products which follow a natural pigmentation treatment. The scraps are collected, up-cycled and reused for bowtie necklaces and small leather goods. Where is LACINO's new collection available now? For the moment our LACINO products are present on the website: www.lacino.fr and soon in concept and pop-up stores between France and the Arab Gulf countries for the Christmas holiday period. Tracy Saab & Vincent Cuvelier LACINO offers its clientele bespoke services and the customization and personalization of limited- edition products. The brand caters to the client who desires rare items that reflect his personal style. “LACINO is for the businessman characterized as an exceptional persona. A man of character who gives importance to the details of quality products,” comments Vincent Cuvelier and Tracy Saab. LACINO products are available upon private appointments and a privileged accompaniment via lacino.fr.

After refurbishing hotel's Royal suite Gucci has inaugurated an ephemeral space dedicated to its world of travel entitled Gucci Valigeria inside London’s The Savoy hotel. It is precisely in travel that Gucci finds its origins, as part of a story that began in the late 1800s when a young Guccio Gucci journeyed to London and worked as a porter at The Savoy, the go-to destination for the international jet set. There, he came into contact with the magic of travel that, at the time, was synonymous with discovery, discussion, study, and a bridge between diverse cultures. It was a time in which traveling signified experience, displacing the certainties of one’s social environment, a pursuit of the unexpected, of a will to encounter and to know. Inspired by his observations of the guests and the beautiful items that accompanied them, Guccio returned to Florence and founded his own artisanal luggage atelier in 1921. The Gucci Valigeria space at The Savoy showcases a curated selection from Gucci’s travel offering including trunks, trolleys, duffle bags, suitcases, garment bags, and other smaller items, many of which are part of the heritage-infused Gucci Savoy collection, featured in the recently revealed campaign featuring Ryan Gosling. Also displayed are pieces from the Gucci Lifestyle line, ranging from travel sets and stationery to pet accessories. #GucciValigeria The Savoy Strand London WC2R 0EU Opening Hours Monday to Saturday, 10am–7pm Sunday, 12pm– 6pm Founded in Florence, Italy, in 1921, Gucci is one of the world’s leading luxury brands, led by President and CEO Marco Bizzarri and Creative Director Alessandro Michele. Following the House’s centenary, Gucci forges ahead into the next hundred years, continuing to redefine luxury while celebrating the creativity, Italian craftsmanship, and innovation at the core of its values. Gucci is part of the global luxury group Kering, which manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in fashion, leather goods, jewelry and watches.

By Isabel Jiménez Josh Berle receiving a CC Forum's award on behalf of Mastercard, Karolina Bielawska, Miss World 2022 and Max Studennikoff . Roland Vandermeer, CEO of Upterra Ltd. Max Studennikoff, Chairman and Founder CC Forum, with Lord Marland of Odstock, Member of the House of Lords of the British Parliament. The much anticipated 8th edition of CC Forum "Investment in Sustainable Development" went down a storm on 17-20 October 2022 at the iconic Dorchester Hotel in central London. Referred by many as the densest concentration of impact wealth in the UK over the last three years it became an investor oriented precursor of the upcoming COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh. Angel Yunxiao Wang, Chairwoman Asia Investment Fund Group, and Max Studennikoff at the Gala Dinner & Awards Giving Ceremony. The mission of CC Forum has been getting together thought leaders, entrepreneurs, government officials, members of royal families and international celebrities for brainstorming sessions on some of the most pressing issues mankind is facing today. The topics of the CC London included Climate Change, Government Strategies, Waste Management, Reforestation, Preservation of Water, Fighting the Poverty, Social Impact and Social Inclusion. Top speakers included Lord Jonathan Marland of Odstock, Lord Nat Wei of Shoreditch, Prof. Gunter Pauli, Senator Hugo Berkout, Karen Sumser-Lupson, Per Wimmer, David Arkless and many others. There was no shortage of global announcements at the forum. One of the highlights of the London edition was a fireside chat of the forum's Chairman Mr. Max Studennikoff with Vice-President of Mastercard Mr Derren Powell and Ms. Michele Bonjovanni, Founder of HealRWorld at which the first ever SDG merchant card was launched globally. Another highlight of the forum was the debate "Can We Afford the Net Zero?"; which featured inter alia, perhaps, somewhat controversially the well known climate sceptics Lord Monckton and Marco Morano. Isabel Jiménez, Entrepreneur and honorary contributing editor of Visionnaire, moderated the panel "Raising finance for sustainability startups: What are the prospects, challenges and opportunities?" A Chinese-American billionaire Ms. Angel Yunxiao Wang made a statement of committing a starting capital of 100B US dollars to setting up the world's largest green investment fund. The event's climax was undoubtedly its magnificent black-tie Gala Dinner & Awards Giving Ceremony held on 18th October. The guests were entertained by the London International Chamber Orchestra. The soloists included a 14 y.o. violin child prodigy Richard Kollert accompanied by his father Jiri Kollert who dazzled the audience with his virtuoso performance of Bizet-Waxman's Carmen variations and the rising opera star tenor Freddie De Tommaso who has been widely acclaimed as "a new Luciano Pavarotti"; and who has been starring in Covent Garden, Vienna Staats Opera and La Scala Milan. An icing on the cake were ballet snippets performed by kids from Young Ballet Academy spearheaded by Ms. Marina O'Neill Spencer. Prof. Gunter Pauli addressing the audience. Traditionally, an important part of the Gala was the Awards Giving Ceremony. The honourees of this year's award were Lord Nat Wei of Shoreditch for his contribution to green energy transition, Ms. Yvonne Thompson, the UK's first black female millionaire for bringing diversity in sustainable investment, Mastercard for its reforestation initiative through Priceless Planet coalition and Ms. Julia Morley, Chairwoman of Miss World Ltd. and the mastermind Beauty with a Purpose charity for her contribution to humanitarian causes. Miss World Karolina Bielawska was in attendance, her participation having been secured by the Nepalese Gurung Family as a teaser since one of the forum's editions has been scheduled in Kathmandu, Nepal. Ms Bielawska also unveiled at the Gala a British-made Riversimple vehicle pioneering the hydrogen cell net zero emission technology. The Covent Garden opera star tenor Freddie De Tommaso performing Nessun Dorma at the Gala. The Gala saw a charity NFTree auction conducted by Humans I Trust DAO which has raised funds for Trees For The Future charity for planting 16,000 trees in Africa thus contributing to resolving environmental and social issues. The London edition of CC Forum was generously supported by an array of sponsors and partners which included Honeylight project, Waskita, Wallex Group, Bermuda Asset Management and Upterra Ltd. The event rounded off with a dedicated VIP Networking Luncheon at the House of Lords of the British Parliament hosted by Lord Nat Wei of Shoreditch and supported by Wallex Group. Mr Simone Mazzuca is speaking at the VIP Networking Luncheon which Wallex Group hosted at the House of Lords. The 9th edition of Climate Challenge Forum is scheduled to take place on 7-10th March next year in Beverly Hills/Los Angeles (USA), its first in the Western hemisphere, and will be studded by American and international billionaires as well as A-listing Hollywood celebrities aligned with the ethos of the CC Forum to make the world a better place. For more information: www.cc-forum.com

‘Art for Better’ Auction in Support of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Swiss fine art gallery Hauser & Wirth has asked some of the world's leading contemporary artists to donate works for ‘Art for Better,’ an online auction which will auction important works donated by gallery artists to raise funds for the humanitarian aid programs of UNHCR. Bidding will open 6 December and run through 13 December, with 100 percent of proceeds going to support life-saving assistance to victims of global refugee crises that have displaced millions. George Condo, Invasion, 2022 © George Condo. Photo: Thomas Barratt Thomas J Price, Untitled (Icon 3) (detail), 2017 © Thomas J Price. Photo: Ken Adlard Works in the auction Donated artworks include Avery Singer’s ‘Happening’ (2022), a new work expanding on Singer’s dynamic visual rhetoric that employs the binary language of computer programs and industrial materials while engaging with the tradition of painting, as well as Glenn Ligon’s ‘Study for Negro Sunshine (Red) #63’ (2022)—a striking example of the artist’s celebrated body of text-based works in which he stencils text from Gertrude Stein’s 1909 novella ‘Three Lives.’ A new work on paper by George Condo titled ‘Invasion’ made this year is also part of the selection. Additional paintings include Rashid Johnson’s ‘Bruise Painting “Pure Love”’ (2021), an exemplary work from Johnson’s new series; Angel Otero’s highly textural and powerful painting ‘Curtains of a Silent Window’ (2022); an otherworldly painting by Anj Smith titled ‘Untitled (Mayday)’ (2011-2020); Rita Ackermann’s ‘Red Dots’ (2022); a Grid Painting from Günther Förg from 2006, as well as ‘Crossings: East West Tunnel’ (2011), an outstanding example of Frank Bowling’s ‘Crossing’ series and his ongoing exploration of the materiality of paint. The auction will also include sculptural works by Larry Bell, Thomas J Price and Martin Creed. Bell selected a deeply personal work, entitled ‘Ukraine,’ that encapsulates the mesmerizing optical qualities and technical innovation that characterize the artist’s nesting box glass sculptures. Thomas J Price’s ‘Untitled (Icon 3)’ is part of the artist’s extraordinary 2017 ‘Untitled (Icon)’ series of gilded portrait heads. A collage of elements variously inspired by classical statuary and the countenances of friends and strangers, Price’s portrait head reframes expectations about sculpture, as well as Black masculinity. Martin Creed’s neon work ‘Work No. 669 FRIENDS’ (2007) has also been donated for the auction. ‘We see ourselves as members of a worldwide community, and our support of UNHCR is a way to participate in a humanitarian effort that transcends borders.’—Iwan Wirth Rashid Johnson, Bruise Painting "Pure Love,” 2021 © Rashid Johnson. Photo: Stephanie Powell Glenn Ligon, Study for Negro Sunshine (Red) #63, 2022 © Glenn Ligon. Courtesy of the artist, Hauser & Wirth, New York, Regen Projects, Los Angeles, Thomas Dane Gallery, London and Chantal Crousel, Paris. Photo: Thomas Barratt Rita Ackermann, Red Dots, 2020 © Rita Ackermann. Photo: Thomas Barratt ‘This first online auction is part of our longstanding philanthropic framework at the gallery and has come about through conversations with our artists and our team,’ says Iwan Wirth. ‘We see ourselves as members of a worldwide community, and our support of UNHCR is a way to participate in a humanitarian effort that transcends borders. We’re profoundly grateful to the artists … who are so generously participating in this initiative.’ Artists donating works include Rita Ackermann, Larry Bell, Frank Bowling, George Condo, Martin Creed, Estate Günther Förg, Rashid Johnson, Glenn Ligon, Angel Otero, Thomas J Price, Avery Singer and Anj Smith. This auction is Hauser & Wirth’s latest initiative under the gallery’s ‘Art for Better’ banner, created to platform an ongoing series of philanthropic projects with local, regional and international impact.

St. Moritz is covered in snow and as a destination itself has also been honored with an influential and distinguished award and was voted number one among the best ski resorts in Europe by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler. The luxurious alpine resort is not only known for its magical charm, but also for its above-average number of sunny days and the breathtaking nature of the Upper Engadine. St. Moritz offers plenty of space and diverse activities, such as skiing in one of the most stunning and beautiful snow covered areas in Europe or cross-country skiing on almost 230 kilometers around St. Moritz which definitely makes a visit worthwhile. At Badrutt´s Palace Hotel they pamper the guests with legendary service and the most magical atmosphere in the whole of St. Moritz. The Golden Era of travel never lost its allure here yet they still have our finger on the pulse. Thanks to their unparalleled cosmopolitan culinary offering and tradition of elegance they satisfy the needs of the discerning connoisseurs and curious explorers time and time again. With its medley of style, sport, fine cuisine and wellness Badrutt’s Palace Hotel offers its guests the perfect place to get a taste of the Swiss Alps in winter or to explore the sun drenched Engadin in summer. The coming winter season in Badrutt’s Palace Hotel will be from December to April. For further information, please visit www.badruttspalace.com.

Sofitel Dubai The Palm, Dubai, UAE November 5, 2022 - 07.00pm - 12.00am For Gala tickets visits: https://www.jotform.com/app/222648833209460 From Editor´s note of Out and About: Do you believe in yourself? Whether it is quiet confidence or one that is a bit more assertive, the key is knowing that you can. You can make an impact on this world. Yes, you can. It is very easy for doubts to creep into the minds of even the most poised among us, but whether big or small, we can each make a difference. This difference might not rise to national or international level recognition, but impacting even one life is enough. One act can have a ripple effect with huge impact. Be mindful that a kind gesture today is likely to be remembered tomorrow; in a gentle way, you can shake the world. Features and Highlights In this Edition of Out and About Magazine, get your fill of all things fashion, food, travel, and experiences! Start by checking out our Talent Pool feature with entertainer Hamdan Al Abri, who is committed to spreading positivity through music. In Fashion, we share Ted Baker Autumn 2022: Womenswear and Menswear collection and check out the Complete Autumn-Winter Capsule Wardrobe Checklist for the Minimalist. Check out The 3-step five-minute makeup routine for ultra-busy women in our Beauty section. In the Lifestyle Section, we talk about Imposter Syndrome. Also, check out the lifestyle features The Energy of Love in Raising Personal Power and Baby loss Awareness: How to support a loved one in need. Then in Food, read Ray's Grill: Food and Drink from the 63rd floor before moving on to All you need to know about the Japanese Bento Box. For the Fitness Section, find out 11 Reasons you should be doing Reformer Pilates. In Travel & Experiences, read about the Mysk Moon Retreat: A quiet Haven in the midst of the Sharjah Desert and An artistic Adventure in Japan's Hokuriko region. Also, find out the Top 5 Wheelchair Accessible Ferris Wheels in the World and 7 Destinations around the world to explore if you are looking for somewhere off the beaten path. Plus, Plan Ahead for your Winter Escape in Geneva and check out the New-look Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern in SwitzerLand awaits. For the Culture, check out Check MATE, and for Shelf Life, learn The 10x Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure. You can shake the world Remember, you have the ability to shake the world. All you need to do is believe in yourself. Know that the possibilities are endless, as your action may one day change the world. Out and About Magazine, along with the team that made this Edition possible, is always here to remind you of the strength within. You can shake the world! Marsha xxx

Organised by Antonia da Silva Teixeira and a group of dedicated volunteers the ball took place on the 21st of May at the former home of King Louis XIV, the spectacular Chateau de Versailles to raise funds for UNICEF, Street Child and Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. The ball finally took place two years later than scheduled but the wait for the over 1000 privileged guests from all around the world was well worth it. The Ball commemorated the 1855 visit of Her Majesty Queen Victoria and HRH Prince Albert to Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie and was hosted by Their Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Jean Christophe Napoleon and the British Ambassador to France, Dame Menna Rawlings. The guests arrived at 6.30 pm and were invited to a private tour of the palace. At the Hall of Mirrors, they were welcomed by a pair of very talented violinists. After the brief concert, the guests strolled through the gardens toward the Orangerie where the gala dinner and the ball took place. A performance by the Paris & District Pipe band followed by fireworks took place after the splendid dinner and then the guests participated in the Scottish Reeling and danced until close to 4 am. A most unforgettable evening in one of the most stunning historical European settings for three worthy causes. A great success for Antonia da Silva Teixeira and her dedicated team. Donations for the worthy causes supported by the ball are welcome. Please visit: www.royalversaillesball.com password:rvb Photos: 1. Sir Andrew Cook, Lady Cook, HRH Prince Idris Al-Senussi of Libya, HRH Princess Ana Maria of Libya, Their Imperial Highnesses Prince Jean Christophe Napoleon, the Count of Mondaye, HRH Prince Khaled Al-Senussi of Libya 2. The Duke and Duchess of Fife 3. HRH Princess Zita of Bourbon-Parme 4. HRH The Prince of Tirnovo and Clara Marz 5. The Marquess of Reading and the Count of Mondaye 6. HRH Princess Ana Maria of Libya, HE Dame Menna Rawlings and HRH Prince Idris of Libya 7. The spectacular Hall of Mirrors 8. Francois & Maria Gosse 9. Assia Medaouri

The Abrahamic Business Circle successfully hosted its first Investors Roundtable in Zurich By Isabel Jiménez UAE-based organization, The Abrahamic Business Circle hosted its first Investors Roundtable in Zurich (Switzerland) at the Marriott Hotel on September 9th, 2022. The event was attended by a large number of global private equity investors, venture capitalists, high-profile individuals, and diplomats, and provided a wide array of business networking opportunities. Dr. Raphael Nagel, Chairman of The Abrahamic Business Circle. “Finally, the time is right to grow together what belongs together”. www.theabrahamicbusinesscircle.com Dr. Raphael Nagel, Founder and Chairman of The Abrahamic Business Circle (above), opened the event by welcoming all delegates and explaining his vision of tolerance, prosperity, and economic peace. “At The Abrahamic Business Circle we see economic diplomacy as a tool to create long-term relationships between populations of the different countries and religions, and we want to create a space where entrepreneurs and scientists from all over the globe can work together collaboratively”, said Dr. Nagel. Gordon Einstein, Founding Partner at CryptoLaw Partners and Aliona Zaleskaya, Director at WeTel Blockchain Incubation Centre were the Masters of Ceremony and introduced the sessions which covered topics about “Trends in Investment: A View of the Future of Health”, moderated by Prof. Dr. Paul R. Vogt, Founder and President of EurAsia Heart Foundation), “Driving business success through times of turbulence; accounts from Industry leaders”, moderated by Omid Honori, GM Navitas, panelists Adnan Sawadi, Board Member and CEO Knowingo and Josep Marsal, Partner at Cuatrecasas to a roundtable on “The evolving Cyber risk in Real Estate”, moderated by Global Ambassador of The Abrahamic Business Circle, Dame Joy Malka Rothenberg Esq., with Pablo Alcántara Bailey, CEO OpenSpring, Dereck A.J. Hoogenkamp, Chairman Yalla Ltd. & Yalla Properties and Pavel Pravosud, Co- Founder BeSpoke Estate / Founder – FinTechDev, as panelists. While the fireside chat on the “Perspectives on the Global Energy Transition” was discussed by Maria Jose Garcia Lopez, Sustainable Economy Advisor Triple Sustainability-Delta Increase EEIG with Juan Diez Gibson, Chief Economic and Commercial Counsellor at Economic and Trade Office in Spanish Embassy at Bern, Switzerland; and Juan Ramon Miguelez Garcia, Managing Director at Triple Sustainability. The Comtesse de Lambre, Esther de Pommery, Founder of the Pommery Foundation was invited as Guest Speaker and was the ‘voice for the voiceless’. The special address was given by the Deputy Head of Division and Regional Coordinator at Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) and State Secretariat for Middle East and North Africa Division (MENA) in Bern, Switzerland, Mr. Vincent Pasquier. Keynote Speakers were Rabbi Mendel Rosenfeld from Chabad Switzerland, Dr. Claude Béglé, a former member of the Swiss Federal Parliament, Amb. Dr. Tania Simmons, Founder & CEO of Healing for the Nations Inc., Raul Silva, CEO of Mojay Global Holding Ltd., Arian Lev, Entrepreneur and expert in the Science of the Brain and Subconscious, and Mariya Spartalis, Partner at Terreus Capital AG. A special presentation on “Why travel? When you can arrive, introducing TikTok of Travel” from Cloud Toronto Venture Capital, headed by Dilip Mooparakath, a global investment firm headquartered in Atlanta Georgia, USA. The program is closed by the Co-Founder of The Abrahamic Business Circle, Dr. Tillmann Lauk, LL.M., a former member of the Global Executive Board of Deutsche Bank. Right: Valerie Greenfield and Oriel Perel awading Isabel Jiménez, the Women Making Peace Dove, crafted by Israeli prominent artist Daniel Kafri. The successful Investors Roundtable concluded with post-networking cocktails which allowed delegates some extra time to continue sharing and discussing their favourite topics and business opportunities. The next Abrahamic Business Circle’s global entrepreneurs and Investors meeting is planned to be held at the Hilton Tel Aviv (Israel) on December 7th, 2022. For further information and to reserve a seat at preferential rates, please contact Ms. Maricar Toribio-Ramos at ramos@theabrahamicbusinesscircle.com ref. “Vissionaire MoralModa”.

Jaeger-LeCoultre is delighted to name Jackson Yee (Yi Yang Qian Xi) as a new global Ambassador. An actor, singer and dancer, Jackson is recognised as one of the leading talents of the young generation. With a compelling on-screen presence, he brings a vibrant energy to every role, while off-screen he brings a strong sense of commitment to a variety of philanthropic causes. "I greatly admire Jaeger-LeCoultre for its elegant and timeless style, rich heritage and constant quest for innovation," says Jackson Yee. "I feel honoured to work with the Maison and very much look forward to our new collaboration." Having made his professional debut at the age of five, Jackson Yee became known for his talents as a singer and dancer before being accepted, at the age of 17, to train at the prestigious Central Academy of Drama in Beijing. His film roles have won both critical and popular acclaim, including three Golden Rooster nominations. His leading role in the romantic thriller Better Days – nominated for the Best International Film award at the 2021 Oscars – brought him to worldwide attention and won him the Best Newcomer Award of Hundred Flowers Awards and Hong Kong Film Awards. In his first photo-shoot for Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jackson wears the new Reverso Tribute Duoface Calendar in pink gold.

On the occasion of the WatchPro show in London, BYRNE Watches presents the 'GyroDial Version Sport'. A watch that changes its dial every day? BYRNE was born from the mind of an enthusiast who created a watch with multiple faces: the Byrne GyroDial. Every night at midnight, or at whim, smooth and swift, the four indices, at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock, change their appearance in a flash. Three months ago, in Geneva, during the Geneva Watch Days, Byrne Watches made a sensation by unveiling a new concept: a watch that changes its face every day, depending on the mood, thanks to 4 indexes that appear each time different, on the dial. Today, on the occasion of its first participation in the WatchPro show in London, Byrne Watches presents the GyroDial in a Sport version. The GyroDial Sport, it's the freedom to have a watch that changes its face every day, without asking any questions. Racy, the watch face juggles numbers in a "Sports Jersey" style, Roman numerals, Arabic numerals and invisibility... the whole is completed by a winding button engraved with the symbolic number 1 - because in sport,you always want to be the first, don't you? The GyroDial Sport, cut from a block of Grade 5 titanium, 100% Swiss Made, is a watch that plays with appearances, has fun with moods, and which, thanks to its dial with multiple faces, offers its wearer the feeling of a different watch every day. The Byrne GyroDial Sport or change its dial and personality in an instant. This explains its motto "Change your mind in a flash". The GyroDial Sport, a watch that changes its personality every morning. One watch, four appearances offered to you, without anything to do, every morning. Roman numerals, Arabic numerals, invisible dial or Sport dial with numbers inspired by sports jerseys enhanced with SuperLuminova... Thanks to its custom-made movement, Byrne invents the watch whose dial changes mood every day. Every night at midnight, or on demand, the four main indexes of the GyroDial dial change, carried by rotating cubes, with an instantaneous jump, which are flush with the surface of the dial. Under the impetus of its creator John Byrne, three years of research and development in Fleurier, Switzerland, were necessary to give birth to this patented animation complication. The caliber 5555, was entirely designed, developed and manufactured in Switzerland for the GyroDial Sport. With its long, supple curves made of titanium, the dial with its hand-stretched finish presents a contemporary and very racy aesthetic. A watch, 1 dial, 4 faces. The Byrne GyroDial and GyroDial Sport are a radical break from this time-honoured equation. In this day and age, everything is interchangeable and constantly changing. There was no reason for the mechanical watch to remain an exception in the new reality. Byrne Watches watch creations is a response to a societal observation. The Byrne GyroDial features interchangeable indexes at the four cardinal points of its dial. As they change, they change the spirit of the dial by their size, revealing in turn the spirit of a new kind of watch. As radical as it is instantaneous and perfectly controlled, the rotation on the dial turns into a revolution in the wearing, as if having a different on the wrist every day, or whenever for that matter. Instantaneously. This explains the motto of the Byrne GyroDial: “Change your mind in a flash”. Premise Created by John Byrne following an extensive journey of technical and philosophical maturation, the GyroDial unequivocally bears the stamp of its originator. A designer by training, he very early on chanced upon collector's watches. Thanks to a series of fortunate encounters, he found himself a hunter of timekeeping rarities. Thus mandated by the greatest brands intent on reconstituting their heritage through acquisitions, he developed and cultivated the keenest eye for the fundamentals of watchmaking excellence. He fully immersed himself in this world, is fully connected with it. On a parallel track, he acquired a watch repair and refurbishing workshop, which soon earned the seal of approval from the most renowned Manufactures. This new facet of his professional life inspired John Byrne to add the ambition of technical sophistication to his natural inclinations as a designer. GyroDial was born out of an epiphany. Creative processes are sometimes laborious, sometimes dazzling, often a mix of both. It was the latter that led to Byrne’s inaugural watch creation. One evening while attending a performance of George Balanchine's ballet Apollo musagetes at the Paris Opera, he witnessed the strangest scene: Four dancers changed their outfits almost instantaneously, as if they collided; the quartet became a single dancer with four different appearances. That summer evening, as he descended the monumental staircase of the Palais Garnier, something clicked. John Byrne was going to create a watch with four faces. So much for the dazzling. The longest, the most important and most time-consuming part was yet to come: developing the watch. Impulse In the hours following the ballet performance, John Byrne returned to his studio and immediately set to work. Movements and tools in hand, in the middle of the night, he undertook the first verifications that told him that his concept of an interchangeable face was at all possible, even feasible. The birth of GyroDial was a process that took more than four years, from initial research to sketches to successful search for suitable partners – to final delivery of the piece. The maturation of the project finally materialised: the GyroDial and the GyroDial Sport, titanium watches measuring 41.7 mm in diameter and 14.8 mm in thickness, with taut, modern lines. On their grey or blue dial, four windows that offer as many possibilities for the display, the face, the expression. Underneath, a calibre created-to-measure and manufactured in Fleurier comprising four rotating blocks. At midnight, or at whim, they rotate instantaneously to present a different face. Individuality But what would be the point of offering four faces instead of one if they in turn are also imposed, unchangeable? Absolutely consistent with the spirit of the GyroDial and its reality, Byrne imagines the GyroDial Sport with its 4 faces, one of which is directly inspired by the numbers flocked on sports jerseys. 45 steps are required to make the complete dial, which is entirely finished by hand. The path of least resistance…cutting corners…doing things by halves. Concepts that are inconceivable to John Byrne. It would have been much simpler to start with an existing, straightforward calibre with a date disc and modify the latter. A controlled rotating ring, with rapid leaps, would have made it possible to avoid myriad complications. But this would have fallen quite a way short of Byrne's aesthetic vision. For one thing, a date disc is necessarily set back from the dial. John Byrne's design is that of a perfectly smooth dial, the cardinal indexes are perfectly flush. Nothing betrays the face-changing operation, nothing hints at anything but the appearance one expects of a watch...until the next change. This seamless surface, with no edges or indentations, results from the perfect fit and fill of the rotating blocks within their respective windows. The handmade hands echo the dial, with a drawn line finish and SuperLuminova. This same seamlessness of design follows through with the case and the way it extends to the sapphire box crystal that tops it. Fundamentals On the other hand, the initial intention, rooted in the imagination whence sprung the dance that inspired John Byrne absolutely requires that the shift from one block face to the next be absolutely instantaneous. This is not only a technical must; it is also an artistic requisite. As is often the case in watchmaking, grace, style and identity are ultimately the expression of purely mechanical fundamentals, which must be mastered and made invisible at the same time. This called for not only an entirely new development on the complication front, but also for a perfectly adapted basic calibre for the GyroDial. Indeed, quite a large amount of energy needs to be generated to operate each cardinal index display module, a continuous process as it needs to again accumulate for the next shift. Experiences It is for all these reasons that Byrne turned to his watchmaking partner Le Temps Manufacture in Fleurier. Le Temps Manufacture works discreetly for some of the greatest names in Swiss watchmaking who entrust the specialist workshop with special, particularly complex projects. John Byrne had been running a watch refurbishment and repair workshop for many years, so he knew what worked and what didn’t, what could bring a specific function to life and what might stifle it. After many fruitless searches, he finally found the partner who understood his vision and was able to transform it into a fully operational calibre, in every respect. Le Temps Manufacture delivered it: the calibre 5555. This 30 mm movement is self-winding and offers 60 hours of power reserve. Precision As each rotating block of the movement has the task of displaying one of four faces on the dial, the physical and aesthetic interaction between indices and dial was the subject of very special care and attention during development. First of all, their relative positioning leaves no room for approximation. Each index must be on the same plane as the dial, without even the slightest offset. It must very precisely fill the space of the window reserved for it in the dial plate – and precisely find its position after each “jump”, that is to say tens of thousands of times in the life of a GyroDial Sport. Continuity No gaps, no machining irregularities, a perfectly smooth transition between dial and index face – times four, meticulous centring of the axes... the finish of each rotating block had to be irreproachable because the surface of each cardinal index displayed at a given time must present a seamless continuation of the dial’s surface. This also means that each block face must have the absolute same texture and grain as the dial. Spirit As if mirroring what lies beneath, the dial presents a finish traditionally seen on the movement: a sweeping straight grain satin finish. It is executed in a single pass to ensure a perfect alignment of the myriad grooves that create the particular texture and its play with light. It gives GyroDial Sport, a sporty, dynamic, modern aesthetic – a hallmark of the Byrne identity. At the very end of the manufacturing process, the dial undergoes a galvanic treatment to dye it in slate grey or blue. Housing Together, the movement and the dial are housed in the GyroDial Sport case. A case created entirely in Switzerland for this model, entirely original, making no reference to any icon, any canon. It was conceived by John Byrne, who studied at a design school. With its curved profile, the case is as much an original work as the complexities it houses. First carved from a block of titanium, it is entirely Swiss made. Fluidity Fluid, even biomorphic, the case form stands out by the tautness of its lines, tense arcs that extend from lug to lug, far from facile indeed. Instead of one through line, the case presents several, harmoniously staggered between the different layers of this original construction. And as if to make them easier to apprehend, these various levels of perception are underlined by variations in finish. Titanic Such was the task of creating and machining the case. The case middle is satin-finished whilst the upper part of the case, between the case middle and the bezel, is entirely polished. The operation may seem trivial, but it is notoriously difficult to perform on the ultra-resistant metal that is titanium. Among the many advantages of its grade 5 variant, there is one that can be grasped and felt immediately: Despite its generous proportions, the watch barely reaches 100 grams on the scale. The second is rarer, as titanium is hardly ever presented in this polished form: the finish and brilliance of the GyroDial’s case are quite unique. Harmony The bezel, slim and clean-cut, effectively counterbalances the impression of thickness. An inevitable consequence of using rotating blocks, it has been reduced to the minimum possible by the state-of-the-art in watchmaking and, by the magic of design, attenuated to almost the point of imperceptibility by the visual artifice that is the intelligence in the drawing. Indeed, the case design was the subject of an intense and thorough ergonomic study. It ensures perfect comfort, its soft curves following those of the wrist. The result is a slender, taut profile, with outward-reaching lugs flowing in line with the case middle. The GyroDial Sport is completed by a winding button symbolically engraved with the number 1, the highest step of the podium. Connection This approach necessarily flowed into designing the strap. It was impossible to leave little thought to the element that keeps the watch to the wrist after having put so much care into creating the case, movement, dial and, above all, the underlying concept. Hand-crafted by the specialised workshop of Jean Rousseau and entirely to Byrne's specifications, the strap is either saddle-stitched rubber or alligator, the latter with large scales. It contains two rigid inserts, placed in an interlining as close as possible to the lug width. These inserts again form a curve that naturally settles the GyroDial Sport on the wrist. It is on this stage that the watch changes costume every night at midnight, like a relay runner passing the baton to his teammate.

Text & Photographs by Carlos Mundy Al Fahidi Fort When I wrote my novel The Toucan Lodge based on my father’s unfinished memoires as an MI6 spy, my then agent suggested that I include a chapter on Dubai in the 40s. I followed the suggestion and wrote a full chapter called Abduction in the Dessert that was pure fiction but linked perfectly well to the novel’s story line. I had been to Dubai a few times before but had not visited old Dubai thus had to write the chapter by researching the story of the Trucial States, which is how the Emirates were known until 1968 when the British government decided to withdraw from its involvement in the Trucial States. This was followed by the creation of a Federation that is now the United Arab Emirates. Hotel Lounge area Abra boats The abra jetty at Al-Seef Not so many of Dubai’s visitors, the city famous for its luxury and skyline, are aware that it has a rich historic culture. This Emirati lifestyle and heritage originate from Old Dubai. In Dubai, old indeed is gold. Old Dubai has been an intersection for all the civilizations that Dubai has experienced. And I have just had the opportunity to for the first time to visit and familiarise myself with the part of the city where it all began. Old Dubai comprises of a lot of different places. From Garhound on the North to Deira on the South, it spreads over a wide space of land. Al Seef I stayed at the Golden Sands Hotel Creek; a Boutique 5 Star Hotel located in the heritage heart of the city. With 150 luxurious Suites & Rooms, the Hotel provides an ideal base to take in a unique perspective of Dubai’s history. As soon as I was comfortably installed in my suite with wonderful views of the Creek, I walked to the Abra station from where I took a local small passenger abra to start my time travel in the historical quarter for a cost of 2 UAED. Once the entryway to the Gulf’s most successful pearl diving port, the Creek’s legendary presence is still felt today as fisherman and merchants criss-cross the calm waters in their traditional dhows. The first step of my little adventure was The Bastakiya Quarter that gets its name from Bastak, Iran, the origin of many of the original textile and pearl traders who first plied their trades. As you walk through the Bastakiya Quarter’s narrow winding lanes, you will also notice another contribution from Bastak in the form of its architecture. The wind towers that topmost of the buildings are a testament to this, as well as the beautifully carved wooden doors and wooden lattices. Harud Al-Hadid Archaeological Museum Today, the Quarter is home to many fine art galleries, cafes, and boutique hotels. It is also home to what is believed to be the oldest existing building in Dubai, the Al Fahidi Fort. Built around 1787, the Al Fahidi Fort stood to guard the town against raids from surrounding tribes. At times the Fort was also used as the Ruler’s palace. By its banks stands a testament to old Arabia- the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood. Gypsum and coral buildings have been painstakingly restored to their former glory including its iconic wind towers that once refreshed the homes of the inhabitants in the very hot summer months. The neighbourhood has many historical gems including the oldest building in the city, the Al Fahidi Fort built in 1781. To taste local Emirati cuisine and an authentic cup of Arabian coffee a visit to the Arabian Tea House is a must. Recommended dishes include the regag bread, a tempting slice drizzled with honey and stuffed with egg and cheese and khabisah, a sweat blend of sautéed flour and molasses. Al Seef which faces the Golden Sands on the opposite bank of the Creek, is a charming example of the blend of past and present. The district stretches for 1.8 Km along the bank and is complete with winding alleys of stone and gypsum structures and has restaurant choices and is dotted with shops. I thoroughly enjoyed visiting the Spice Souk, alive with vibrant colours and aromas of the world’s most precious spices and the Gold Souk, where was immersed in the extravagant display of gold items across the street. An alley in charming Al-Shindagha Another not to be missed part of the historical Dubai is Al-Sindangha, the city’s oldest neighbourhood where I enjoyed the tranquillity of a bygone era. This is where the original residence of HH Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum is. It was built in 1896 and is now a museum. Nearby is the Al Shindagha Museum that tells the tale of the city’s seafaring roots in evocative detail and the Harud Al-Hadid Archaeological Museum. The area is full of tucked away cultural surprises! One can’t understand contemporary Dubai without acknowledging and experiencing its past. For this reason, as a seasoned traveller and a writer I must recommend staying in this part of the city at least for 2/3 night as no visit to Dubai would be complete without doing so. www.goldensandscreek.com