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Sotogrande 11310

The most desirable postcode on Earth?

Sotogrande 11310 is rapidly becoming one of the most sought-after postcodes on the planet. The latest sales data shows that this highly exclusive area on the southern end of the Costa del Sol in Spain is now rivalling Monaco, St Tropez, Mayfair and The Hamptons as the most desirable destination on Earth.

Its unique 11310 postcode is proving increasingly enticing to ultra-high-net-worth buyers. They are drawn by luxury living, state-of-the-art developments and some of Europe’s most prestigious golf courses.

To reinforce the point, in 2024 Sotogrande’s property market saw a 30 percent rise in average sales prices compared to the previous year. The new average is over €1.9 million and the peak of the market topped €17 million for the first time. It is clear that business is booming.

Living area of AQUA, by Manuel Ruiz Moriche (ARK Architects). This villa, located at The 15, sold for €12m.

This remarkable success story has been powered by pivotal developments such as The 15 and Village Verde. More than 15 percent of the plots and villas at The 15 have now been purchased, while AQUA – an…

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Quality Time with Bucherer

A new luxury boutique at Westfield Shopping Centre White City

The hottest destination for watch & jewellery aficionados in the know is the new-look Bucherer boutique at Westfield Shopping Centre in London’s White City. Situated in mall’s exclusive ‘Village’ alongside the world’s most prestigious designer names, the extensively refurbished 370sqm space creates the perfect luxurious ambience in which to experience a selection of fine watches […]

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Paws, Play & Pastries

A delightful day at Ross & Friends

Last Sunday, we embarked on a tail-wagging adventure to Ross & Friends to discover their new Doggy Afternoon Tea. Tucked away just off the M25, this doggy haven is a true paradise for pups and their doting “pawrents”. IT offers over 35 acres of safe, enclosed space for dogs to run free, play, and explore […]

Business, Conservation, Culture, Lifestyle, Philanthropy

The I-M Formidable Women Awards 2018

On October 9th at ETHOS in central London, we celebrated the first edition of the I-M Formidable Women Awards, hosted by the talented journalist Kat Brown. This year has marked the 100th anniversary of women obtaining the right to vote in Britain. At present we have a female Prime Minister in the UK and a female First Minister in Scotland, there is a female Chancellor in Germany… and we almost had a female President in the US.

More and more women are climbing through the ranks of the corporate world and more female artists and athletes are being recognized. It is an amazing time to be a woman. At I-M Intelligent Magazine we wanted to celebrate the success and worth of women in Britain, and thus we were very proud to launch these Awards.

Over 10 weeks, 13,000 people voted online for our 24 nominees and more than 120,000 read about these formidable women on our website… and 28% of our social media followers engaged with the finalists through our Instagram account.

Categories, nominees and winners:

The nominees to the Entrepreneurial Award were
Nadja Swarovski, Karen Adler and Maria Hatzistefanis.

The winner was Maria Hatzistefanis, founder and CEO of Rodial

Maria Hatzistefanis: Maria says that getting fired for her banking job at the age of 25 was the best thing that ever happened to her. A couple of years later she had founded Rodial, a cosmetic business that today is worth £100million, and she did it all without a single penny from investors.

The nominees to the Inclusion & Diversity Award were
Carolanne Minashi, Justine Waddell and Hager Jemel.

The winner was Carolanne Minashi, Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion at UBS.

Carolanne Minashi: As Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion at UBS, Carolanne is focused on fixing the system rather than fixing the women. She has been driving a cultural change agenda to have a greater number of Women in Senior Leadership roles. She is a member of the Women’s Leadership Board at the Women and Public Policy unit at Harvard Kennedy School, a Chartered Fellow of the British Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development.

The Award was presented by radio hostess and TV Personality Samantha Renke.

The nominees to the Young Talent Award were
Eve de Haan, Hazel Hurley and Kim Vanessa Kortlepel.

The winner was Kim Vanessa Kortlepel.

Kim Vanessa Kortlepel: She is not even 25 and Kim has already graduated in Law, completed a Masters in International Public Law and founded her own jewellery brand, KVK73. Her designs are fresh and colourful, inspired by her family and her experiences from her childhood days. Kim is a talented designer, driven and determined, and believes in never giving up.

The Award was presented by Paralympian Sophie Christiansen.

The nominees to the Artist of the Year Award were
Beth Cullen-Kerridge, Alexandra Llewellyn and Day-z.

The winner was Beth Cullen-Kerridge

Beth Cullen-Kerridge: Beth is a celebrated sculptor who has firmly established her singular vision upon the contemporary art scene. She honed her craft producing works for Edwardo Paolozzi, Elisabeth Frink and Alberto Giacometti, before becoming a studio assistant for Mike Bolus and Sir Antony Caro. She has worked on projects with Sir Norman Foster on the Millennium Bridge, Richard Rodgers at The Tate, and a number of shows at the Venice Biennale. Her recent 16-foot-high Carrera ‘Dhow Sail’ marble sculpture installation for Dubai Opera received worldwide critical acclaim and in November 2017 Beth was awarded the ‘Global art prize for sculpture’.

The Award was presented by fellow artist and philanthropist Mouna Rebeiz.

The nominees to the Inspiring Personality Award were
Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, Sophie Christiansen and Kamin Mohammadi.

The winner was Kamin Mohammadi.

Kamin Mohammadi: is an author, journalist, broadcaster and public speaker. Born in Iran, she and her family moved to the UK during the 1979 Iranian Revolution. Her journalism has been nominated for an Amnesty Human Rights in Journalism award in the UK, and for a National Magazine Award by the American Society of Magazine Editors in the US. She has authored two books and has spoken on Iranian issues at universities, conferences and peace events. An avid commentator, she has appeared on many radio programmes in the Uk and abroad, taken part in the BBC television documentary Iranian Enough? and helped to write and co-present the BBC World Service’s three-part radio documentary Children of The Revolution.

The nominees to the Conservation and Sustainability Award
were Inger Andersen (IUCN), Dr Vreni Häussermann and Caroline Scheufele.

The winner was Vreni Häussermann

Dr Vreni Häussermann: As as a marine zoologist, Vreni has spent the last 20 years of her life studying the biodiversity of the Chilean Patagonia aiming at its sustainable use and conservation. Since 2003, she is the Scientific Director of the Huinay Scientific Field Station in Patagonia. Part of Dr. Häussermann’s vast amount of work is to advise both NGOs and the Chilean government on matters of conservation and marine resource management.

The nominees to the Philanthropy Award were
Olga Murray, Suzanne Ruggles and Lise Pape.

The winner was Olga Murray

Olga Murray: Olga founded the Nepal Youth Foundation in 1990 to help impoverished children in Nepal and free young girls from slavery. Over the decades, she has helped hundreds of thousands of children and raised millions for new schools, nutritional centres and feeding clinics. Her work is globally recognised; even Ophra Winfrey made a tv show about her!

The Award was presented by actress, author and founder of the charity Starlight Emma Samms and accepted by Gina Parker, co-founder and trustee of NYF UK.

The nominees to the Life Achievement Award were
Christiana Longarini, Koo Stark and Harriet Harman MP.

The winner was Koo Stark

Koo Stark: Koo Stark is a writer, teacher, actress and most importantly, a photogra- pher. She is also a a long-time student of HH the Dalai Lama, whose friendship and teachings gave Koo the insight to meditate on the potential of capturing the beauty of life through photography and using the medium as a means of non verbal communication. Harassed by paparazzi for many years, she initiated legal actions that would end up in the creation of the law on privacy in this country.

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The new Bentley Continental GT with Twin-Turbocharged W12 engine

A grand-tourer with a racing heart

Once again Bentley has surprised us with a car of impeccable design and outstanding performance (0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 333 km/h). All of Bentley’s heritage and craftsmanship come together in the new Continental GT to deliver the most outstanding looking coupé completed with a new 6.0 litre, twin-turbocharged W12 engine.

The car has four driving modes which range from a Comfort mode, which optimises the chassis and drivetrain making it ideal for long journeys to a Sport mode, which retunes the powertrain for a more dynamic response and a closer driving experience. The active suspension and chassis settings are also altered, delivering firmer damping and more direct steering turn-in. With its dual-clutch and eight-speed transmission, the new Continental GT delivers a faster, more efficient performance than its predecessor. The engineering excellence of this vehicle includes a front axle featuring the largest iron brakes in series production. The internally vented, slotted brake discs dissipate heat more effectively, while the enclosed, one-piece callipers are both light and resistant to deformation.

Inside the cabin, the optional Bentley Rotating Display allows you to choose between a 12.3” high-resolution touchscreen or my favourite, a more classic instrument style with three analogue dials: a compass, a temperature gauge and a chronograph timer.

The materials used for the interior are, as one would expect, only of the highest quality, ranging from incredibly soft leathers to the rarest (and sustainably resourced) veneers and hand-polished chrome details. I particularly like the new ‘diamond in diamond’ quilt, which is extraordinarily soft to the touch. This new interior pattern features both stitching and embroidery. Eighteen months were spent developing the embroidery, individually optimising and programming the exact alignment of each one of the 712 stitches that make up each diamond shape – an unrivalled attention to detail.
Needless to say, the new Continental GT comes with all kind of intelligent features, such as Lane and Blind Spot Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control and Apple CarPlay. Furthermore, a Head-Up display (must have), Comfort Seat, Bang & Olufsen sound system and a City Specification package are available if you want your GT completely kitted out.

For me, this car is seriously elegant and surprisingly sexy to drive. As grand-touring cars go, I can’t think of a better one.

www.bentleymotors.com

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Inspired By The Elegance Of Classical Ballet

Will Odell’s Cambré Collection By Lavinia Dickson-Robinson

At the tender age of 35, the very talented jewellery designer William Odell has once again surprised us with a heavenly new collection, the Cambré. Inspired by the grace and movement of the eponymous ballet move, which is at the centre of almost any ballet piece, the Cambré collection takes one beautiful art form and translates it into ballet inspired masterpieces.

Will has the talent to capture in his jewellery pieces the sublime movement and beauty that you would expect from a prima ballerina, the simple lines and the shapes created as the dancers curve and twist, flowing into elegant and graceful silhouettes. All the pieces Will has created for this outstanding collection show a gentle magic of simplicity and true beauty. As always, his designs can be part of everyday life, giving enduring pleasure to those who wear them.

As a true artisan, each of his pieces lovingly crafted to reveal clean lines and a tactile quality which is created by using traditional techniques with a divine contemporary twist. I would be honoured to wear his jewellery anywhere, to me they are must-have pieces.

If you could imagine the beauty of Margo Fonteyn in her stunning performance as Sylvia in 1952 (La nymphe de Diane), you would, like me, picture her ears delicately twinkling with Will Odell’s stunning diamond earrings “Cascade”. They twirl in the light like tiny ballerinas in their own right.
If rings are your passion, then the Grace ring II is an absolute must, simple, elegant and I´d dare say almost definitely designed with her Serene Highness Princess Grace of Monaco in mind.

So my beautiful ladies, wish upon a star and hope that before summer comes to an end, your husband, lover or boyfriend will turn up with a little box from Will Odell.

www.willodell.com

Lifestyle, Philanthropy

The Panerai Challenger Trophy

Bringing sailing to young people from all backgrounds

The third week of July, like every year, the old port of Cowes on the Isle of Wight and the legendary Solent – the strait separating the island from the mainland, famous for its unique and challenging combination of winds and tides – has played host to Panerai British Classic Week. More than 50 classic boats set to join the racing, providing a breathtaking spectacle for onlookers.

In honour of its historic links to the sea, Officine Panerai has promoted classic sailing culture for many years through its sponsorship of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge, the leading international circuit for these vintage craft. In 2007, the company also acquired and restored the Bermudan ketch Eilean. Built-in 1936 by the legendary Fife yard at Fairlie in Scotland, she is now the brand’s ambassador at vintage and classic boat rallies and regattas.

As part of the celebrations during this exciting week, the Italian luxury watchmaker, together with the Royal Yachting Association’s Onboard programme announced the winner of the first edition of the Panerai Challenger Trophy, designed to promote equal access to sailing for young people from all social and economic backgrounds.

Started in 2005, the OnBoard programme is giving over half a million young people in Britain the opportunity to try sailing and windsurfing over ten years. To date, over 600,000 OnBoard beginner sessions have been run across the country, with more than 68,000 young people taking up sailing or windsurfing on a regular basis.

Philippe de Saint-Lager, Panerai Brand Director UK, said: “We are delighted with the first edition of the Panerai Challenger Trophy. Our partners in the project, the RYA, received a great number of applications from all over the country. Narrowing it down to the finalists, and then choosing the winner was a hard task; each and every story was inspiring and showed how sailing has the power to positively impact young lives. Panerai has a strong link to the sea and meeting the new generation of talented sailors and seeing their potential was a great addition to the work we do through the sponsorship of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge.”

This year’s winner, 18-year-old Nicola Stockdale, sails at the Debdale Outdoor Centre in Manchester. As part of the Panerai Challenger Trophy, RYA OnBoard clubs and training centres across England were encouraged to nominate a young sailor who has overcome physical, economic or social challenges to achieve a significant milestone in sailing or windsurfing. Of the 40 entries received, Nicola Stockdale stood out to the judges as a key volunteer at the Debdale Outdoor Centre in Manchester, where she works every Saturday morning.

Over the last two years Nicola has spent more than 500 hours at the Debdale Outdoor Centre. She works with younger children, encouraging them to take up mentoring roles, and she has now acquired an assistant-instructor qualification, while also juggling her A-Level studies.

Panerai-Challengers with Ian Walker, David Murrin, Philippe de Saint Lager and Sarah Treseder.

Nicola and the three runners-up were celebrated during the first of what will be an annual awards dinner at the prestigious Royal Yacht Squadron. Ian Walker, one of Britain’s most successful sailors and the recipient of two Olympic silver medals, gave an inspirational speech congratulating the four finalists on their achievements in inspiring the next generation of sailors and windsurfers. At the end of the evening, Nicola was presented with the Panerai Challenger Trophy, created by acclaimed designer Russell Pinch, whose work is known for its celebration of simplicity of form, the purity of its uncluttered elegance and its emotional connection with the elements around us.

It was a wonderful evening, full of emotion and hope for the next generation of sailors. Nicola actually shed a little tear when receiving the Award:

“I’m shocked, there are 3 other people here who could have won the Award. Getting to know them over the past weeks has been brilliant –being an instructor myself, it is very inspiring to see these young kids and how they got through things with the help of sailing.”
Nicola Stockdale & Ian Walker

As part of the prize, Panerai will provide Nicola and her sailing club with funding, demonstrating Panerai’s ongoing support towards the social and inclusive spirit of local sailing and windsurfing clubs. Nicola will receive £5,000 to support her sailing ambitions and her club, Debdale Outdoor Centre, will receive a fund of £10,000. The three runners-up will receive £2,500 each, and their clubs will each receive £5,000. During this 3-year initiative, Panerai has committed to making a total investment of £120,000 to demonstrate the sport’s accessibility and to inspire the next generation of sailors.

www.paneraiclassicyachtschallenge.com

www.rya.org.uk/programmes/onboard

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Srishti Shah

Traditional values for futuristic jewellery

Winner of the Cartier Award for jewellery design 2018 (part of the Central Saint Martins BA Jewellery Design Awards), at just 21 years of age, Srishti Shah finds inspiration in the traditional concepts of her Indian roots and combines them with modern styles and digital technology to bring her pieces to the forefront of contemporary jewellery design.

I-M: How did you get into jewellery design?

S.S: Jewellery has been a constant in my environment. Recalling the times I spent watching my parents handle precious stones and jewellery, and explaining the differences between all the various stones made me want to learn more. I started to do creative work outside my education, which lead me to pursue a foundation in art and design at De Montfort University, Leicester.

Furthermore, observing and analyzing pieces of work, and witnessing 2D objects take 3D forms, these are things that have always fascinated me.

The Tragic Remembrance development. © Srishti Shah.

I-M: What does jewellery mean to you?

S.S: For me as a jeweller, this profession is not just about making stunning pieces; it is ideally about setting my work apart by attaching a personal meaning to the reason of its creation. Jewellery is a mini sculpture made in relation to the body, its detail and the intensity of the ‘making process’ is where I find myself captured.

I-M: What role do your personal experience and emotions play in your creative process?

S.S: The personal factor can be an experience, or even just an incident, which would be commemorated through the piece, activated by the wearer. My roots, heritage and background inspire me; having Indian roots and being born and brought in Belgium allow me to combine traditional concepts with modern styles and digital technology in an appealing manner.

Janism – A Way of Living. © Srishti Shah.

I-M: You mention the 5 core values of Janism as being at the core of your designs. How do you infuse jewellery with that sense of spiritualism?

S.S: My work incorporates such concepts with the aim of not loosing the traditional values. Jainism is the religion my family follows; its 5 core values are very universal, but in our daily lives, we usually forget to keep in mind. Therefore I’ve portrayed that through my brooches. My roots, heritage and background have generally been a key and the starting point of many of my work.

Les Grandes Lignes. Final Image. © Srishti Shah.

I-M: You have by now some work experience. How has this experience affect your designs? Do you look at your creations in more practical way?

S.S: The practical experience I gained whilst working for a jewellery company and a fashion house has added important value that confirmed my commitment in this field. Jewellery has always motivated me, and in the past 2 years of my BA it has pushed my conceptual thinking and allowed me to experiment new ideas, new materials and numerous contemporary thoughts.

I-M: What does the Cartier Award mean for you and your career?

S.S: Winning the Cartier Award has a great meaning for me, it won’t only teach me different aspects of the trade but also add onto my skills. Cartier is a company that has an outstanding heritage that stretches back over a century, which I respect very much. There heritage, history and individuality is key to their foundation which means a lot to me and is very close to my heart. Their foundation can only help me become a better designer and maker. This internship will improve my skills and further my career as a designer. Getting to intern with Cartier, an esteemed organisation will definitely add to my future ambitions.

The Hidden Bond – Bridal jewellery development. © Srishti Shah.

I-M: What is next in your career?

S.S: I want to understand the industry in a superior perspective, and develop my technical execution to compliment and enhance the skills that I have already developed. In the future, I aim to combine my experiences with traditional processes to fabricate my own techniques, which will enhance and make my collections unique.

Currently I have just finished my second year of BA Jewellery Design from Central Saint Martins and I hope to pursue a placement year next year before going back to finish my third year at Central Saint Martins.

ABOUT THE CARTIER AWARD

In its 20th consecutive year, Cartier continues their support to young talent through the Cartier Award, part of the Central Saint Martins BA Jewellery Design Awards, which nurture enthusiastic, energetic and talented students who are keen to define the future direction of contemporary jewellery. The students are judged by a highly esteemed panel of industry specialists and along with a financial reward there is the opportunity to work under one of Cartier’s head designers in the Cartier workshop in Paris for a month. Runners-up these year are Wen Ju Tseng and Miho Ishizuka. Previous winners include Head Jewellery Designer at Fabergé, Natalia Shugaeva.

www.cartier.co.uk

Business, Lifestyle

Property hotspots – The Côte d’Azur

The Côte d’Azur is long established as an area for residential investment and second-home ownership. One of the first modern resorts, it can trace its origins back to its days as a winter retreat for the British upper class, European aristocracy and American captains of industry at the end of the 18th century.

Life on the Côte d’Azur has always been glamorous and desirable, part of an international network of second-home hotspots, but the downturn experienced by the French property market over the last few years, also affected this region and the property sector went through a bit of a slump. However, because demand comes from a global marketplace, its prime residential markets have more in common with other top-tier global city markets than the rest of France.

As John Caudwell puts it, “There has been no better time in the past 10 years to invest in the French Riviera. The hyperinflation that characterised the early 2000s has subsided and market prices have now adjusted representing value for money. The property market could be even more attractive to investors, and the French government could and should take steps to encourage investment from high net worth individuals to support the future growth of the Riviera.

Nowhere else in the world can you enjoy both the chic glamour of the Riviera and the unspoilt mountain ranges virtually on your door-step. It is the only way to combine high-living on the coast, with simple living in the breath-taking mountains where you can ski, cycle and enjoy the unbelievable scenery. The location also sets the Riviera apart, with a huge catchment area of holiday makers that can enjoy the unrivalled beauty of the region in just four or five hours travel. It would be one of most people’s favourite holiday destinations, including one of my own.”

So, why the slump? Demand began to slow after 2012 with the election of François Hollande and, after 2014, fell again due to falling commodity prices, sanctions on countries such as Russia and the stalling French economy. After a few years of low transactions, the market is now adjusting to changing buyer demands, a new tax environment and growing global competition.

Currently, supply is high, but conditions are improving. Macron’s government has brought stability and improved international standing and the demand for euro-denominated assets is fuelling interest in the region’s real estate. High levels of prime stock mean a buyer’s market. Discounts on asking prices range between 10% and 30%.

“Comparing to other Mediterranean destinations, The Côte d’Azur is less of a resort and holiday location than Greece, Spain or Italy,” says Jean Claude Caputo, Director of the Savills Private Office in the Riviera region, “in fact, more people come to live permanently and commute with major cities for work. As regards real estate, the area commands higher prices than these other locations but for good reasons and low-interest rates allow attractive purchasing solutions at present.”

Richard Bosson, Director at the luxury property developers Caudwell collection explains the current market: “The French property market in general has suffered considerably over the last few years, and this has also affected the Côte d’Azur despite its enduring appeal to buyers the world over. We are now seeing a very real recovery which has been particularly pronounced within our portfolio where first class quality, combined with all the facilities necessary for luxury ‘lock up and leave’ living, have driven sales way in excess of the underlying market.”

Caputo shares Bosson’s view: “The Côte d’Azur is the most stable value wise and attractive location in the Southern part of Europe. It gathers multiple lifestyle opportunities for second home purchasers, this combined with very easy access through Nice international airport to any major city in Europe, the Middle East or even the USA. Historically attracting the wealthy and cultured Northern European, Russians and Americans, we now have purchasers from all over the planet spending time in their homes not only in the summer period but all-year. The variety of locations offer multiple lifestyle opportunities to sojourn in a secluded environment, enjoy outstanding views, and take part in more lively lifestyles in one of the towns or sample the extensive shopping venues as well.”

The most active prime segment seems to be that between €3-8million. A younger, international set is emerging and changing the shape of demand in the region. This rising group are aged between 35 and 45, globally mobile, time-sensitive and demand the best, favouring high-specification, ready-to-move-into properties.

Russians and Eastern Europeans are returning to the market, but with lower budgets for purchase, and are increasingly present in the rental markets. Belgians and Scandinavians are important new and fast-growing purchaser groups. British buyers are still present and Middle Easterners remain a force. The French, now largely absent from the top tiers, account for around half of transactions between €2 and €5 million.

Russell Meadows, Commercial Director at Caudwell Collection confirms this trend: “Our buyers’ nationalities are mainly British, French and Russian but we have made sales to Scandinavian and Benelux buyers as well. There is considerable interest emanating from the UK and we expect this trend to continue.”

Despite the desirability of the region as a whole, when looking at investing in real state, there are factors to be considered, as Savill’s Caputo explains: “One needs to target the best locations which are very stable in value, very bankable and allowing as well opportunities to rent seasonally. The risk is to buy in an overlooked environment, near road noise and far from sought after locations, as in this case, the resale and financing could be as well more difficult. It is important when purchasing to be well advised about the tax environment and having the property title checked into details.”

We have analysed one particular enclave in Côte d’Azur, Cap d’Antibes, a peninsula of 1,200 properties, offering resident privacy, sea views and easy access to Cannes and Nice. Prices range from €2 million to more than €100 million. The most desirable location is the southern tip, known as Billionaire’s Bay, offering bigger plots (some waterfront), with sea views toward Cannes. Prices for villas here exceed €50,000 per sq m. New development is bringing fresh product to Cap d’Antibes, a market otherwise characterised by villas.

In this sought-after area lies Parc du Cap, an upscale gated development of 88 apartments acquired by Caudwell, and listed by Savills French Riviera, which offers residents a range of amenities (including pools, a spa and a tennis court), 24-hour concierge, and private terraces/gardens. It reflects the type of product many buyers seek today: low-maintenance, lock-up-and-leave luxury apartments, within easy walking distance to restaurants and beaches.

Parc du Cap: view from the penthouse private pool.

Another example of all- year- round homes on offer in the €2-5million segment of the market in Cap d’Antibes is Les Oliviers, a development by Caudwell Collection. The site of Les Oliviers belongs to the former attendants’ quarters of Le Provencal, the once glamorous hotel which hosted the likes of the Kennedys, Coco Chanel, Joan Collins and Charlie Chaplin from the 1920s to 1970s. Positioned in a peaceful, secluded enclave of Cap d’Antibes, the original building has been transformed into six exclusive residences, comprised of four two- and three-bedroom apartments, a four-bedroom Duplex with a private pool, and a three bedroom penthouse. The development includes a series of beautifully manicured Provençal style gardens, a shared sundeck and heated outdoor swimming pool.

In response to the high spec demanded by buyers in the prime segment of the market, all the apartments are equipped with high tech features including programmable ‘Lutron Homeworks system’ controls for mood lighting and security shutters, as well as contemporary interiors, open style French country kitchens and Carrara marble mosaic walled bathrooms. There is 24-hour security and private underground parking.

Russell Meadows, Commercial Director at Caudwell collection establishes the difference between these two “lock & leave” property propositions: “Les Oliviers has similar “lock & leave” characteristics to Parc du Cap as it benefits from 24 hours’ security so residents can feel content that their property will be safe and secure while not in residence. The main difference is the size of the apartments starting from a generous 150 m2 for a 2 bedroom units and their large volumes which create a homely environment suitable for all year round living.”

www.caudwellcollection.com
www.savills.com

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WIMBLEDON 2018

2 July – 15 July

From its modest beginnings in 1877 as a small event attended by 22 players and 200 spectators – and allegedly only held to raise money to repair a broken pony-roller-, Wimbledon has grown into the world’s most famous tennis tournament. Held at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in a leafy suburb of south-west London, today’s Championships welcomes over 700 of the world’s top players, is attended by nearly half a million spectators and watched or listened to by an estimated global audience of 1 billion people across 200 territories.

Unfortunately Andy Murray is not taking part this year but we still have some of our most beloved players among the favourites to win the men’s title: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Meanwhile Serena Williams is the huge favourite to win the women’s title for an eighth time. But Wimbledon is not just about watching tennis. The festive mood is everywhere and sponsoring brands like Lavazza, Lanson and many others do all they can to keep attendees entertained. It is not only Pimm’s and strawberries anymore!

Lanson kicked off the start of the tournament hosting a star-studded party, with celebrities like news presenter Kay Burley and designer Ozwald Boateng. Many of Lavazza’s key ambassadors have been spotted at Britain’s most famous Queue throughout this week, pitching up at Lavazza’s Queue Café where fans can stop by for free Lavazza coffee to keep them fuelled ahead of entry to The Championships. On Tuesday, it was tennis legend Andre Agassi, who customised his cappuccino with a selfie with the famous Lavazza Ripplemaker and on Wednesday it was the turn of chef Shaun Rankin of Ormer Mayfair.

Lavazza Global Ambassador, Andre Agassi, shares his Lavazza coffee selfie at The Championships, Wimbledon.

We’ll be at the All England Lawn Tennis Club on Wednesday11th
and will report the highlights on Instagram @intelligent_magazine

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Jewels To Dazzle This Summer

by Lavinia Dickson-Robinson

“Big Girls need big Diamonds” Elizabeth Taylor.

With new and up and coming jewellery designers such as Constan Eghiazarian (Aenea) and the talented Marco Bicego, don’t camouflage your beautiful new jewellery by wearing too much colour, go black or white and let your jewels do the talking.

If I was lucky enough to own the below stunning diamonds and emerald snake ring by Aenea, I would swoop in all in white and let the ring shine. Costan Eghiazarian, the creative mind behind Aenea, has an exceptional eye. This is a man who studies the stone, who understands and knows how it should catch the light to better show off its beauty. His work is original and breath taking, both in terms of originality and skill. Wear one of his pieces and everyone will know you have entered the room. It has always been said ‘less is more’ and one of his divine pieces is enough to make you stand out from the crowd. https://aenea.com

Another favourite jewellery designer of mine this summer is Marco Bicego, a man whose name is synonymous with classy, timeless elegance. His contemporary style is so elegant it will make you look like Grace Kelly. His 18 carat gold jewellery collections are extremely wearable, designed to be mixed, matched and layered. With that unmistakeably Italian sense of Dolce Vita this is jewellery that is versatile enough to look good with jeans and a white shirt or to perfectly accessorise an evening gown. www.marcobicego.com

Africa Stellar necklace, yellog gold and raw diamonds by Marco Bicego.

Another relatively new brand of jewellery is Savage & Rose which has been a family of jewellers for generations but who only set up an establishment of their own in Mayfair in 2016. Their experience and expertise come together in their collections, characterised by its confident graphic style and infatuating personality. www.savageandrose.com

However, these are not the only new must go to jewellery houses. This is a time where more and more women are coming forward in what has been a very male-dominated world. They are making a name for themselves thanks to their hard work, their ethics and their talent as designers.

A good example is Satta Matturi, who only works with ethically sourced diamonds. Being British and West African, Satta has combined deep felt traditions and heritage from Africa mixed with a global view of trends, attitudes and inspiration to create a high-end jewellery brand that would resonate with independent fashion-conscious women on the African continent and far beyond. www.sattamatturi.com

Santa Matturi – Birds of Paradise earrings.

Natalie Perry, a young British Designer, shortlisted for the 2018 UK Jewellery Awards, only works with Fairtrade gold. She spent some time working as a designer for leading diamond and gemstone specialists, Kothari Jewels in Jaipur, where she specialised in the fine hand rendering of traditional Kundan Meena jewellery. It was this experience that cemented her love for India and formed the basis of her jewellery collections and fascination with the history of the Mughal empire. https://natalieperryjewellery.com

Natalie Perry, Floral Fragments, Curved Petal Ear Jackets.

Jewellery has a strong up and coming generation. Watch this space!

“I adore wearing gems, but not because they are mine. You can’t possess radiance, you can only admire it” Elizabeth Taylor.

Elizabeth Taylor.

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The Rolex British Grand Prix 2018

6th-8th July
Silverstone celebrates its 70th Birthday

Like so many of England’s racing circuits, Silverstone started life as an aerodrome. When WWII ended in 1945, England’s other two circuits, Donington Park and the legendary Brooklands, had fallen into disrepair. And so it was that the outer taxiways and interconnecting runways of Silverstone became adopted by the Royal Automobile Club as the home for the British Grand Prix in 1948.

The circuit was fast and challenging and in 1949 the shape was formed that remains the basis of the track to this day. Regarded as one of the greatest circuits in the world, Silverstone hosted the first race in the inaugural Formula 1® season in 1950. Since then, the sport has grown into a global phenomenon that continues to push the boundaries of performance and innovation, with the Formula 1 British Grand Prix at its core.

Matra-Ford MS80, Grand Prix of Italy, Autodromo Nazionale, Monza, September 7, 1969. ©Bernard Cahier/Getty Images.

From 6th-8th July this summer, Silverstone will host the 10th round of the 2018 FIA Formula One World Championship™. Rolex’s history of close ties with motor racing and speed reaches back to the 1930s; and for the second consecutive year, the prestigious Swiss watchmaker will be the F1® Event Title Partner of the race. As the teams and drivers approach the halfway point of the season, the FIA Formula 1® Drivers’ World Championship is being closely contested by Scuderia Ferrari, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport and Aston Martin Red Bull Racing.

This year’s race marks the 70th anniversary of the opening of Silverstone circuit, and commemorative parades will recognize this milestone. As part of the celebrations, three-time FIA Formula 1® Drivers’ World Champion and Rolex Testimonee, Sir Jackie Stewart will be reunited with his 1969 Formula 1 British Grand Prix winning Matra MS80. Ahead of the event, Sir Jackie said: “I still find Formula 1 as exciting today as it ever was and Silverstone holds a very special place in my heart, so I am looking forward to being back on track in front of the incredibly knowledgeable British spectators.”
Featuring a total of 18 corners, with the revered high-speed section of Maggots and Becketts, Silverstone Circuit presents a demanding test for any Formula 1® driver.

The Scottish racing legend continued:

“Rolex and Formula 1 are linked by this rich history, global appeal and an unwavering attention to detail, making it a perfect partnership. I am honoured to be part of the Rolex family. A 50-year relationship is a rare commitment; it has been a fantastic journey together.”
Sir Jackie Stewart at the 2014 Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix. ©Rolex/James Moy.

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