Innholdsfortegnelse for Spring 2022 i L'Officiel Monaco

We would have liked our spring issue to appear at a better time. During a time of such turmoil, we hope that this, current issue will bring a little light into your day – especially in light of the fact, that the warmer season in Monaco is upon us. We have a number of beautiful editorials in store for you. Amongst them, our cover shoots with Josephine Skriver and Maye Musk as well as an editorial with the radiant and beautiful, Meredith Mickelson which we shot at the Parklane Limassol Resort in Cyprus. There are plenty of interviews in this issue, not only those with our cover models, but also with international stylist, Law Roach. This issue will also offer a glimpse into the world of a private collector of…

A further gem from the house of Chanel: this soft, quilted bag with leather lining, comes with a jewel handle with strassed CHANEL letters. It offers hand and cross-body wear, as well as a detachable handle on one side for more practicality. The bag is available in a white, black and gold metallic version.…

PHOTOGRAPHER: Michele Roma STYLIST: Luigi Gaballo HAIR & MAKEUP: Junior Queiros using Valentino beauty and Mr Smith Haircare. MODEL: Mia Davison @Why Not Models…

There are so many different types of investments; why did you choose to invest specifically in handbag collections? I invest in many things, such as real estate and jewellery. I also have personal experience of trading on the stock exchange. It is, of course, a fascinating but particular topic that needs a hundred per cent dedication. So I gave it up to specialists to manage. Luckily, I found my true passion - collecting rare handbags. Here all my hobbies converged: style, beauty, love for fashion and art. It captivates me completely. I gained genuine and deep professional insights. I get a buzz and a 1000% synergistic effect out of it. The story began at an early age when my mother took me to a fashion house in St. Petersburg. My…

How do you most enjoy spending your time? I am fond of music, reading and sometimes I do boxing. What is your favorite item of clothing in your wardrobe and why? My favorite piece is of course a Hublot timepiece, it is Classic Fusion Aerofusion Black Magic as it is the first Hublot timepiece I owned, it matches the different style of my outfits, no matter whether sporty or smart causal, and the timepiece is all black but with skeleton dail. One can find many details although it’s not very eye-catching at first sight. Why did you choose to partner with Hublot? Eastern and Western cultures collide with an eternal spark. I have always experimented. I deeply desire to create a new and distinct style by fusing modern music and…

THERMES MARINS MONTE-CARLO For the first time in a French wellness establishment, the cryotherapy room at Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo offers the benefits of the great cold, already widely used by high-level athletes to recover and improve. With one session you can treat muscle and inflammation conditions as well as recover from jet-lag, fight off sleeping problems, feel an anti-stress effect and take advantage of an anti-aging effect popular in northern countries. (1,3,6) SPA METROPOLE BY GIVENCHY Givenchy Spas have been setting the global standard for excellence and innovation for over 20 years. With their extraordinary settings, customers enjoy radiant skin, a relaxed body and a relaxed mind, which leave them feeling more serene than ever before. Try my favorite “SIGNATURE” Metropole Treatment by Givenchy. Custom tailored treatments tailored to your…

MILAN — TITIAN AND THE FEMALE IMAGE: BEAUTY, LOVE, POETRY. Palazzo Reale, 23 February — 5 June 2022 Palazzo Reale in Milan will feature a large collection of the leading Venetian artists of the sixteenth century. Titian and the painters of his period were particularly interested in representing female beauty. VENICE — SURREALISM AND MAGIC: ENCHANTED MODERNITY. Peggy Guggenheim Collection, 9 April — 26 September 2022 This exhibition in the Peggy Guggenheim Collection explores how magic and the occult formed its artistic trajectory of surrealism. The exposition offers a rich overview of the entire development of the surrealist movement. Among the artists included in the exhibit are Salvador Dalí, René Magritte, Victor Brauner, Leonora Carrington, Paul Delvaux, and Remedios Varo. (1,3-5) VENICE — 59TH INTERNATIONAL ART EXHIBITION. Biennale di Venezia,…

ALESSANDRA DE TOMASO Italian born, half Argentinian and based in London, Alessandra brings passion and 14 years of experience in the Global Fashion and Luxury Industry. As a Fashion Contributor, she is responsible for production and art direction, bringing vision and management experience to the set: a creative mind combined with a practical approach. She also works as a celebrity PR consultant. She works closely with top models, actresses and top influencers. Glamour and passion are the two best words to define her. VERA KAMENKOVA Producer Vera Kamenkova was a successful publisher and editor in chief at the Belorussian WS Magazine for 8 years. Today she is a valuable member of our team who fully puts her experience, talent and passion into L’Officiel Monaco. Vera has produced over 200 photoshoots…

There is a lot more behind Mach & Mach than THOSE pumps that have been gracing the feet of every renowned, leggy influencer the past couple of years. Founded by Georgian sisters, Nina and Gvantsa Macharashvili in 2012 in Tbilisi, Georgia (the same country that has brought forth Balenciaga’s creative director Demna Gvasalia, as well as David Koma), the brand really picked up its momentum in 2018, when it introduced its Italian made products. While its head office is based in Tbilisi, Georgia’s capital city, the company has a production facility in Italy, overseen by its representative office located there. Although the brand is best known for its footwear, it also produces accessories and clothing, both of which carry that distinctive, crystal-embellished touch typical of its footwear. The hype has,…

Sustainability is a concept that can’t be ignored in the luxury world nowadays. Luxury jewelers and fashion designers definitely should not neglect sustainable practices, because the public keeps a critical eye on them. A race for sustainability has begun. In 2019, at the very forefront, the Italian luxury brand Prada launched a “Capsule” bag collection, consisting of 6 classic accessories for men and women made of re-nylon. It was of paramount importance for Prada to adhere to its commitment for sustainable fashion and business practices when it was developing the Re-Nylon concept. The result is really something to be proud of. Re-Nylon is a 100% recyclable technological marvel. It is made entirely from regenerated fibers that, according to Prada, “are obtained by recycling and purifying plastics from oceans, fishing nets,…

Why is it, that alongside your beauty business, you launched EKLE – your constraction company? We started EKLE several years ago, we were already doing a lot of personal property and Alexandra Fissore my business partner was passionate about decorating. That gave us the idea to start our own business in construction. How is it for a woman to be in the construction business, which is considered quite masculine? It’s not easy for women to have a construction company. It’s more of a man’s job. But we felt strong enough for the challenge. Besides, we have another very strong woman on our side, our architect Sarah Sgarby. Is the friendship between yourself, and your business partner, Alexandra, the key to the success of your business? It’s even more than a…

MY new DREAMS ARE TO CONTINUE traveling AND helping PEOPLE LIVE A better LIFE. You are a real change maker in so many fields of our lives: ageism, singleparenthood, beauty standards, freedom, fashion, health. And, finally, It feels like the world is ready for the changes you are bringing. How does it feel to be heard and supported? As a nutrition scientist, I was always booked to talk about health issues or entrepreneurship. I didn’t speak about single-parenthood, beauty, or fashion. However, because those issues are in my book, women are relating. I did not expect my book to be a worldwide success. Many women say that certain stories resonate with their life. I am very happy that I shared my struggles. They are now inspired to make a plan…

On January 23 of 2022, the world stood still for a moment of shock when the news hit us, that Thierry Mugler has passed away. It seemed, that the fearless superhero of real power-dressing, whose creations, mainly from the 80ies and 90ies, inspired the fashion world and shaped the way we define female heroes, was immortal and would stay with us forever. A legend himself, he created not only fashion and photographs, he created an own universe of eternal beauty, uninhibited wilderness and shameless desire. Escaping the prison of conformity in his childhood, he joined the ballet corps for the Rhine Opera at the age of 14. It would be his theatrical stage productions that would later in Paris define his fashion shows. He was the first designer to employ…

Spring is the ultimate season for terrace parties’ and weddings. We have collected the most interesting shoes, from the best designers, that will upgrade even the most casual look and inspire you towards more fashion adventures. Aquazzura’s silver heels embellished with shimmery clear and silver PVC are not only classic, but also a sensual accessory for a special night out on the town. From Mach & Mach, we present two different shoes with pointed toes – in total white and metallic leather – that are adorned with different variations of their signature bow motif and are great for the best SS2022 parties. To brighten up your spring and add some ethnic touch to your looks, Dolce & Gabbana offer their extravagant gladiator-style, nude sandals with red adornments. The other pieces…

Can you tell us what a normal working day looks like for you? The past two years have for sure brought some changes in the way we work. However, despite it all I have never changed one of my habits: I never miss the opportunity for a quick visit to the Atelier to view with our master artisans the first prototype shapes of our new creations and to check on the progress of our projects. Often it is here, in the Atelier, that we can find the best solutions and even the inspiration, in the interaction with the artisans, in the surprise or unexpected mistakes. A sketch, a drawing can be the alpha of the creative language and it’s often the starting point of a long creative process that is…

“When searching for the WORLD’S MOST IDYLLIC DESTINATIONS, the MALDIVES always end up on the very TOP OF THE LIST.” The play of colours of the sea, brilliant white sand and sunsets of surreal beauty - when searching for the world’s most idyllic destinations, the Maldives always end up on the very top of the list. And rightfully so, if one may add! The opulence of the flora and fauna alone surpasses that of other exotic luxury destinations by far, and the man-made resorts are in a class of their own. A unique resort is the 5-star concept “The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort”, which opened in 2016 and is considered an absolute insider tip. Situated in the almost unknown “Dhaalu Atoll”, a gem of luxury and relaxation has been…

With a poetry-inspired collection, Ian Griffiths manifested a sober, chic, 90’s “casual look” with a tube top and pencil skirt duo, worn with a leather coat by supermodel Irina Shayk for Max Mara. Designer Virginie Viard, showed sequined traditional tweed outfits, swimwear and flowing soft butterfly print dresses alongside a fitted two-piece with cut-out effects in vinyl leather in black, for the house of Chanel. Maria Grazia Chiuri celebrated the “Marc Bohan era” of the house of Dior by toying with the 60’s era: a two-piece consisting of a multi mini skirt with a ruffled bra top, was covered with a coat with a macro cannage pattern. At Salvatore Ferragamo, a fringed skirt, laying loosely on the hips, glided down the catwalk. It was the first time designer Guillaume Meilland,…

Who is the talented stylist shaking up the fashion industry by breaking down diktats, making it more inclusive, diverse and accessible? Creative, eclectic and inspiring, the ‘self-made man’ native of Chicago became an important figure in the fashion world. Zendaya, Céline Dion, Tom Holland, Lewis Hamilton, Priyanka Chopra, Kerry Washington, Ariana Grande and a lot more trust his talent and present themselves to the world with confidence and pride. Knowing a meteoric rise since the 2010s, Law Roach is one of the best stylists of the decade. Legendary and inspiring, this is a portrait of the humble and passionate stylist behind the most powerful and timeless looks of the red carpets. You are an important figure in the fashion world, what does it mean to have style? It means everything…

This Paris Fashion week was your first experience. How did you like it? Actually, it wasn’t my first time. I had already received my first invitations a few years ago, including the Yves Saint Laurent show. However, it was the first time I treated the fashion week as something more than an adventure. I saw it as a business opportunity, and I tried my best to prepare. I make no secret that this time was not easy for me. The war in Ukraine and the loss of a loved one just before the trip made me unable to enjoy the event and experience it 100%. However, it was obviously a unique opportunity – to get to know the fashion world better, to see Paris from a different perspective. Thanks to…

Last year, Vienna was blessed with a place, where shoe-lovers could get their much needed fix, when Christian Louboutin opened his first, stand alone boutique in Austria on Vienna’s Tuchlauben. Now, he brings us this season’s inspiration by looking to the natural world. The result is the Libellibotta, an allover tulle knee-high boot with a winged back that mimics the wings of a dragonfly (libellule in French). In inimitable Louboutin style, the upper features couture tulle plissage on the front and the sides, framed with a grosgrain trim. Mounted on a Kate Botta frame with 100 mm stiletto heel, this version comes in eye-catching Bubble Gum pink. We LOVE!…

As a watch brand with a penchant for extravagance and excess, as well as a well-known player in the hyperwatchmaking segment (yes, that term actually exists), Roger Dubuis fits perfectly to the theme of our spring issue this year. This model with white accents is particularly captivating with its scaled red gold case with rubber inlays, a red gold bezel with white lacquer markings, and a red gold caseback with sapphire crystal.…

Mathilde Laurent has been Cartier’s perfumer since 2005 and is considered to be a representative of the avant-garde. Her home is Cartier’s fragrance laboratory located on Rue Du Faubourg Saint Honoré, inside the famous “golden triangle”. Mathilde is thus also within a stone’s throw from Place Vendôme, the epitome of haute joaillerie. Cartier’s fragrance laboratory was designed according to the concept of Mathilde Laurent. It is located directly in her light-flooded apartment with a terrace and has a view over the rooftops of La Madeleine. For Mathilde, it is of immense importance that her work and living space is a place where nature and chemistry live in harmony: here poetry is in the air. The atelier is a place of creation. Here Mathilde creates fragrances of imagination and poetry from…

THIRTY-NINE MONTE CARLO is a unique wellness-focused concept born out of the vision of Ross Beattie, Scotland-born international rugby player. His elite professional sportsman career forms the backbone of 39 Monte Carlo, combining the professional sports approach and the warm, friendly atmosphere. (4) FITNESS AREA The gym comprises an 800m² space. Each member has access to high-tech sports equipment and 39’s team of experts. You can enjoy various activities such as group classes, pilates studio, two high-altitude hypoxic training rooms, cardio wall for improving reflexes, altitude spinning room, etc. (2) DINING There is no other restaurant in Monaco that offers a wide assortment of healthy yet delicious food. Chef David Knapp carefully sources products from local farmers throughout France and beyond. Therefore, the creation of new dishes comes naturally. When…