America’s First Lady of Philanthropy, Brings Her Special Fundraising Touch to Europe’s Charities. Somewhere between Monaco, Manhattan, and the moon, I was fortunate enough to spend some fascinating times with Jean Shafiroff, America’s First Lady of Philanthropy. On a bright Roman winter afternoon, I was excited to hear about Jean’s visit with Pope Francis. “I […]
One of the most dynamic realities in the universe of contemporary luxury. Eclectic, creative but faithful in spirit to the savoir faire of over a hundred years. The underlying thread that continues to run in the Montblanc brand is an exceptional story of success. Fruit of a collective effort, a constant dialogue moving from the
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Mantero 1902 has managed to impose their creations of romanticism mixed with irony. Holding a foulard of this brand in your hands means touching prints that are timeless but still capable of being perfect for our times. The word “foulard” has its origins in the French term foulat, from foular meaning “to full”. “Fulling” is
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Vanessa von Zitzewitz talks about her work, elephants, art and contrasts. F.1.M.: What is the idea behind this shoot? V.V.Z.: When I started my career, the photo that really inspired me was from Richard Alvedon, he shot it for Christian Dior in 1955, it is entitled “Dovima with Elephants”. This image is elegant and strong,
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The empowerment of women and a celebration of the ‘underdog’ has become a lifelong passion for prolific producer, director, and actor Cecilia Peck. Born to revered actor Gregory Peck, one time friend of both Princess Grace and Prince Rainier III, Cecilia is no stranger to the glamour of Monaco: My relationship to Monaco began with
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Paris capital of Haute Couture? As well! Every year Ville Lumière becomes the centre of the world for the highest of the international high-end jewellery brands. While the French brands are at home in Place Vendôme, though Bulgari and Piaget preferred Italy this summer, numerous important players arrived from distant lands too, confirming the French
On the court, Rafael Nadal has beaten many aces and equally as many records. Now his challenge is to change the world. Starting with the children, because “they are the future”. From this came the Foundation that bears his name. He was number 1 in the ATP ranking for 142 consecutive weeks, has won 9
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Chabi Nouri, the new global CEO of Piaget. Here she tells Force One about her new mission, revealing the new path she is taking Piaget on, modernising and rejuvenating the ambition of the brand, while capitalising on its history and unique heritage. With her extensive experience and knowledge in the universe of ‘luxury’, Chabi
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If you talk about the International Jumping of Monte-Carlo, however, then these emotions are multiplied by the thousand. To stage this sport and lifestyle show, it requires a team that can match the logistical, athletic and communication as well as the riders themselves. This is only possible if there is one guiding feeling : passion.
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For anyone who has picked up the seminal work “The History of Art” by E.H. Gombrich – the usual starting point for those with even a fleeting interest in the subject – then the argument that most, if not all, modern and contemporary art owes a serious debt to the ancient should come as no
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