From Your Personal Shopper in Cannes: Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Exclusivity and Luxury in the South of France

Gracing the southern tip of the Cap d’Antibes, the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc belongs to those iconic establishments where time seems to stand still amidst the rustle of the Alep pines, behind which it is hidden.

For the past one hundred years, this elegant Napoleon III hotel first welcomed artists and writers and then later Europe’s elite and aristocracy. Nowadays the property has become the confidential sanctuary for movies stars, especially during the Cannes Film Festival.

A true garden of Eden where privacy, luxury and charm combine with perfection… No words really do justice to the beauty of this place.

For more than 140 years the southern tip of the Cap d’Antibes has been graced by the quintessential symbol of exquisite hospitality… the enigmatic Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc.

Created and maintained by true artisans, this exclusive sanctuary has forever captivated the most discerning of hotel guests… its idyllic charm and incomparable elegance providing the perfect setting for cherished moments and unforgettable memories.

An exclusive heaven of perfection and privacy, it is set amongst twenty-two acres of gardens and pine forest with a pristine coastline and unsurpassed views of the Mediterranean Sea and the Lérins Islands.

The luxury Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc graces the southern tip of the Cap d’Antibes, nestled between Nice and Cannes on the magnificent Côte d’Azur.

The Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc welcomes the opportunity to create truly bespoke private events and hosts a variety of distinguished  restaurants, bars and lounges as well as its own chocolaterie.

In the talented hands of head chef Arnaud Poëtte and pastry chef Lilian Bonnefoi, the celebrated fine dining Eden-Roc Restaurant serves a memorable gastronomic experience complemented by stunning views of the Lérins Islands.

The chic yet informal Eden-Roc Grill & Lounge Bar offers a colourful and vibrant ambience,  it hosts phenomenal sunsets accompanied by exquisite cocktails, sushi and tapas.

From Your Personal Shopper in Milano: Prada designs costumes for ‘The Great Gatsby’

Prada and Miu Miu have designed outfits for the upcoming  movie The Great Gatsby. Baz  Luhrmann’s dazzling silver screen adaptation, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey  Mulligan and Tobey Maguire, is creating a new buzz, and it is  fashion-related.

According to an interview of Miuccia Prada published in Vogue, 40 dresses  from past Prada and Miu Miu collections will be adapted for the movie.

While Gatsby’s couture will be inspired by the elegant  1920s, Prada Spring/Summer  2012 menswear collection represents a very seductive first approach of  this era’s fashion interpretation.

It’s not a first-time partnership for the designer and director: Prada worked on Lurhmann’s 1996 film Romeo + Juliet, designing a suit that was worn by Leonardo Di Caprio – who, coincidentally, also stars in The Great Gatsby. Lurhmann also created a series of short films for the recent Prada and Schiaparelli exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum in New York.

Carey Mulligan’s outfits will also be styled with Tiffany & Co’s sparkly  creations.

Baz Lurhmann’s adaptation of the famous novel published by Francis Scott  Fitzgerald in 1925 will hit cinemas in July 2013.

From Your Personal Shopper in Paris: Chaumet Bee My Love Collection

Chaumet celebrates the expression of love through an irresistible collection of Bee my love rings. The bee has been a Chaumet icon since the days of the Empire, a symbol of power and immortality, and has now inspired a new collection of romantic jewellery: Bee my love. There are nine ring designs, each displaying the perfect geometry of the honeycomb, which can be worn alone or in infinite combinations.

To satisfy every taste, the Bee my love rings are available in white, yellow or pink gold and in three styles: plain gold, semi or fully diamond-paved.

The bee, the symbol of Napoleon I

The bee was the symbol of Napoleon I, which was then adopted by his personal jeweller. Through the Attrape-moi si… tu m’aimes collection, the bee has become a Chaumet icon. It embodies the game of love, shared feelings and the power of the hive, a solid, everlasting home.

As a tribute to this winged muse, Chaumet has now redesigned the honeycomb, the perfect hexagonal shape that structures the hive, with superb jewellery and luxury jewellery designs on which the bee comes to rest: tiaras, necklaces, watch straps, earrings, rings and brooches.

9 rings, 5 million combinations

From Your Personal Shopper in Paris: The legendary Ritz Paris has closed its doors to embark on a two-year restoration program

The legendary Ritz Paris has closed its doors to embark on a two-year restoration program.

Rooms, suites, restaurants and bars, the spa and the famous Ritz Escoffier cooking school will all be carefully restored and recreated under the direction of the internationally renowned interior designer Thierry W. Despont.

We will ensure that the charm and personality of the Ritz Paris is kept alive and that we continue to satisfy even the most discerning travelers.

We certainly hope that you will follow our progress on www.ritzparis.com or through our social media channels.

From Your Personal Shopper in Milan: Armani ends joint venture with DLF, to partner Genesis

Giorgio Armani is ending its Indian joint venture with DLF Brands. The Italian fashion house will now enter into a franchisee deal with Genesis Luxury to expand its retail presence in India.

All the three companies confirmed the development.

DLF Brands Chief Executive Officer Dipak Agarwal said the break-up with Armani is in line with its strategy of withdrawing from luxury. “We are not expanding in luxury anymore. Also Armani wanted to move to a franchise mode which we could not do,” he said.

Armani will now sign a franchisee deal with Genesis Luxury, which has a joint venture with Burberry in India and represents brands such as Canali, Jimmy Choo and Bottega Veneta in the country.

Once the deal is signed-it is expected this week-Genesis will take over the management of the three Armani stores in India. It plans to open 20 more Armani stores over the next four-five years and take Emporio Armani, Giorgio Armani and Armani Jeans brands to cities such as Chennai, Bangalore and Kolkata.

From Your Luxury Lifestyle Manager in Monaco: Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, where lightness, indulgence and good times reign

Cultivating a relaxed, sophisticated atmosphere, the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort offers a new approach for a legendary destination where lightness, indulgence and good times reign.

The Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort is an authentic prestigious club nested on a dream-like island, renewing the spirit of the legend and splendor of the 30’s, chic and light, luxurious and relaxed.

Once through the hotel entrance, designed to mimic that of a private residence, a solarium, terraces, cascades and gardens signed by Jean Mus all play their part in creating a new Garden of Eden of pleasure and elegance.

Situated parallel to the eastern of the Larvotto peninsula on Avenue Princesse Grasse, the Resort offers a sweeping view of the tip of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin and the Monte-Carlo Beach complex.

Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort

40 avenue Princesse Grace MC 98000 Principauté de Monaco Tél. + 377 98 06 02 00

http://www.montecarlobay.com/

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