AMOSU COUTURE

PRESS RELEASE

Amosu Couture are proud to announce the world first 24 Carat Gold BlackBerry 9900 before its realised on the market. We continue to build, combine and push our boundaries in exploring luxury and technology for our clients.

The touch screen handset now has a touch of gold. Blackberry wasn’t wrong when they said it’s the ultimate in style and substance.

The 24 Carat gold is compelled around the bezel giving it a distinct look. As we say at Amosu couture “stand out from the crowd”.

The handset is now available to pre order on http://www.amosucouture.com/products.php?cid=1 and retailing at £999 (further options are available in white, yellow or platinum gold or encrusted in Swarovski or diamonds, each can be personalised with your name or company logo engraved on the back)

Be one of the first to get your hands on the 24 carat gold blackberry 9900. You can also request for an handmade leather, python or crocodile case to match your phone, custom made to your specification.

AMOSU COUTURE

Amosu Couture customisation of gadgets such as blackberry’s, iphones, ipads, amazon kindle’s, etc plated in 24ct. Mirror hardened gold, rose gold, etc. amongst other things.
http://www.amosucouture.com/

Norma Ishak

 

NORMA ISHAK PRESENTS THE NEW A/W 2011 COLLECTION OF HANDMADE SCARVES

(New York, NY, July, 2011) - NORMA ISHAK is a label dedicated to creating hand-made accessories in distinctive patterns and vivid color palettes. The products are handcrafted using only the rare and luxurious materials.

Over the past 30 years, Norma has built an incredible collection of rare yarns from across the globe. Today, she handcrafts many of her scarves from these vintage one-of-a-kind yarns from her personal collection.  

Norma and her trusted team of craftsman hand-knit all of the scarves in the collection, whether they are one-of-a-kind or production pieces. To Norma, style is individual and cannot be replicated. Each being handmade and custom designed; every piece has a story, a detail unlike any other, and a tale for the woman that is to call it her own.

The A/W 2011 collection is very romantic and features opulent, one of a kind, handcrafted pieces that are completely unique. The new collection would be best described as classy and cutting edge.

THIS SEASON’S NEW PRODUCTS TO THE COLLECTION INCLUDE:

The Soirée  – is a classic with vintage detailing and French lace.

The Doublé  – is a double-sided hand-knit scarf featuring a silk side and a mohair side.

La Muse – is the ultimate oversized cap for winter warmth, available in wool/silk blend and 100%pure wool.

For more information, please contact:

Valerie Mouawad

www.NormaIshakLookBook2011.com

pr@normaishak.com

www.normaishak.com

786.325.9553

PEGGY LAURENCE

Pochette B in green with a touch of pink-lavender python skin and matching Swarovski stone
800€

 

Pochette B in pink python skin with matching Swarovski stone
800€

 

Pochette B in blue python skin with matching Swarovski stone
800€


http://www.peggylaurence.com

Paris

Exotic Skins And Fine Leathers 
Handbags

Made in Paris, France

 

CAVIAR & CASHMERE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Introducing Caviar & Cashmere Luxury Lifestyle Line
A New Interpretation of Modern Luxury:
Made of the Finest Quality of Mongolian Cashmere for the Well-Traveled Clientele
LOS ANGELES, CA.,25 May 2011-- Caviar & Cashmere, a new luxury lifestyle company
formed in 2011, launches an inaugural line of 100% pure cashmere products to be sold on their
e-commerce website. The brand consists of 100% pure Mongolian cashmere products, featuring
a five-category collection consisting of throws, baby blankets, robes, travel sets and scarves.
The style savvy, luxury lifestyle cashmere brand is proud to offer their clientele a diverse line of
products at many price points and plys. Whether homeowners are in need of a thinner 6-ply
cashmere throw to be used in the summertime, or a thick 12-ply throw to keep warm in the
winter, Caviar & Cashmere carries a large range of plys at many price points that work with
every season and budget.
Rich in details, the product line uses the finest quality Mongolian cashmere with modern takes
on classic designs. Whether it is their cable knit travel set, perfect for the avid jet-setter seeking
comfort while in the air, a woman wanting a lightweight robe that still offers warmth, or a
wedding guest seeking the perfect wedding gift, Caviar & Cashmere’s products offer timeless
style and versatility. The season’s palette is rendered in a plethora of neutrals, dark creams and
rich taupes; steeped from the design duo’s interpretation of worldly aesthetics.
About Caviar & Cashmere
Caviar & Cashmere derives its roots from a mother-daughter team out of Malibu, California,
whose love for luxury would inevitably be realized with a line of high quality cashmere products.
Marilyn Chase, an interior designer with over 25 years of experience, and her daughter, Caitlyn
Chase, a luxury lifestyle and fashion writer, both decided they wanted to share their passions and
design a line of high quality pure cashmere products. Caviar & Cashmere marries traditional
handmade artisanship with contemporary cutting-edge designs.
With a true understanding of luxury, Caviar & Cashmere produces unparalleled quality cashmere
that can be relished and enjoyed for many years. Caviar & Cashmere strives to embody luxury in
every way - having each item be a premier product of imagination, hard work, and passion.
For Media Inquiries:
Caitlyn Chase, Owner & Designer
Caviar & Cashmere
310-429-5563
caitlyn@caviarandcashmere.com
http://www.caviarandcashmere.com

CAVIAR & CASHMERE

Caviar & Cashmere dreams.

Beautiful creating beautiful. 

That is what I think of when I think of the beautiful cashmere line, Caviar & Cashmere. 
 Beautiful designers creating beautiful things. 

Caviar & Cashmere, a mother-daughter team, whose love for luxury would inevitably be realized 
with a line of high quality cashmere products. 

Marilyn Chase, an interior designer with over 25 years of experience who is a former model, 
and her daughter, Caitlyn Chase, a luxury lifestyle/fashion writer who has worked for 944 Magazine 
as well as a model, both decided they wanted to share their passions and design a line 
of high quality pure cashmere home products. 

Caviar & Cashmere marries traditional handmade artisanship with contemporary cutting-edge designs.

I had the privilege of sitting down with miss Caitlyn recently to discuss her new launch 
of the C&C line, inspirations, trends and naughty Malibu memories!
 Enjoy xx

NB: Where did the name "Caviar and Cashmere" come from?

CC: When starting my luxury blog in early 2010, I wanted to find a name that was synonymous with luxury. I thought of two of my favorite luxury items, caviar and cashmere, and decided that what better to signify indulgence than those two rarities?


NB: What is your material made from?
CC: Our luxurious cashmere comes from the underfleece of the small and extraordinary Cashmere goat in Mongolia and China. In order to survive the harsh winters and torrid summers, the Cashmere goats have developed an undercoat beneath their longer and rougher outer hair that consists of the softest and finest fibers in the world. Caviar & Cashmere uses only the best and finest fibers, which have gone through various processes to ensure the highest, purest, and richest quality. Our excellent cashmere is transformed into luxurious lifestyle products, all of which are produced through a combination of sophisticated technology, a profound knowledge of luxury, and a commitment to the highest possible quality in the final product.

NB:  Who is your style icon?

CC: I like to mix and match high and low items and play around with fashion. I dress depending on my mood and how I feel that day; sometimes I want to be classic and sophisticated like Audrey Hepburn and sometimes I feel more bohemian à la Kate Moss.

NB: Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf? Or Starbucks? 

CC: I’m a Coffee Bean girl. I love their English Breakfast Tea Latte with Soy - I love sipping it in the morning while doing computer work in my Caviar & Cashmere robe.

 

NB: What was the inspiration behind the line?

CC: The inspiration behind Caviar & Cashmere comes from the different cities I have visited all over the world. Each city is uniquely different, inspiring me through its history, art, design, fashion, and culture. Every piece in my collection is named after a city I have been inspired by in my travels.

PARIS cashmere throw blanket, $899

VENICE cashmere throw blanket, $495

NB: Are you influenced by music, photography, travel, etc? 

CC: If so, what are some of your specific inspirations from other art forms or interests?

I have always been very curious about different cultures and societies. Since I can remember, I have drawn inspiration from the world - whether it was a person I met in Israel who touched me or an ancient structure in Rome that caught my eye, I have been drawn to the special characteristics in people and places that make them unique. I studied Sociology in college just to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding about the world we live in.

NB: Do you follow trends at all, or go along with what you feel works for you?

CC: I’ve never been one to follow trends. My closet is like my own little fashion world where I can retreat to and reflect on my feelings. When I come out, my outfit reflects my mood. If I am happy and giddy, I may wear a gauzy sundress with wedges. If I am feeling a little introverted and contemplative, I’ll throw on an oversized sweater, scarf, flats and skinny jeans.

NB:  If you could live in another era, which one would it be?

CC: I would have loved to live in the 70’s. I look back on the old photos of my mom and dad, and they look so ethereal and jovial, as if they did not have a care in the world. I think I would have been very content listening to the Beatles in my Cadillac Coup De Ville.

Caitlyn's mom Marilyn (and business partner) and her Dad circa 1970's.

I LOVE this photo of them! So beautiful. 

Marilyn Chase also modeled, she has such classic beauty don't you think! It's obvious where Caitlyn gets her flawless looks and killer style from! I guess the apple didn't fall far from the tree!

NB: What are the 5 key pieces every girl needs for Spring 2011?

CC: I love the 70’s sense of inhibition and freedom - billowy blouses, flared denim, bright colors, slinky gowns, and high wedges are all you need this Spring.

NB: What trend needs to fall off the face of the earth and never come back?

CC: My friends and I love to reminisce about embarrassing trends. We are always laughing about the funny styles we used to shamelessly wear. If skorts never come back in style, I can safely say I would not miss them!

NB: Being a fellow Malibu-ian, where in Malibu is the naughtiest thing you've done? No need to tell me what is was. Just where ; ) 

CC: The naughtiest thing I did in Malibu was sneak out of my parent’s house in high school to go to parties at Little Dume. I never drank or did drugs, but I wanted to be out with my friends past my 11PM curfew. We had a lot of fun down there! 

(for a glimpse of Malibu's private Little Dume beach we all grew up on I decided 
to add this little clip from TalkBoyTV x Sicky Dicky to entertain you some more lol)

Some shots of the ever beautiful and kind Caitlyn Chase...gorgeous isn't she?!
Make sure you head over to Caviar & Cashmere for some luscious cashmere goodies. 
I can not wait to get a cashmere robe, throw and travel set! 

"I’ve never been one to follow trends. My closet is like my own little fashion world where I can retreat to and reflect on my feelings" - Caitlyn 

For more of Caviar and Cashmere and Caitlyn,

 make sure to check out their Twitter, Facebook and Blog!

Caviar & Cashmere:  

http://www.caviarandcashmere.com

Lorre White, The UHNW Luxury Market Expert & The Only International Luxury Media Personality

Most people know Lorre White as “The Luxury Guru”, the media icon.  Lorre is on TV, Radio and Magazines with educational /entertainment information about the luxury sector.  Lorre White is to the wealthy, what Martha Stewart is to the middle class. While Martha teaches housewives how to live well beyond there means by making it themselves, Lorre shows her wealthy followers where buy the best of the best, no matter the price, in all luxury categories.  Lorre's popularity has grown organically from the US to Europe, where she is frequently the celebrity featured in magazines and she contributes to large European Luxury and Fashion magazines with her own column. 

This  interest in Lorre's work has started to spread globally.The power of the personality is seen when Oprah, a multimedia icon for social awareness, mentions some obscure book and the next day it is on the top sellers list.  A trusted media personality is what creates the invitation to return, the trust that you can believe what is being presented and gives power to the channel. Lorre is the only luxury media personality and has a long success record of working in the luxury field.  She offers a trusted insider’s perspective on luxury.

Half of the world’s wealth is controlled by the top 2% of the population.  92 % of the world’s UHNW (Ultra High Net Worth) is new money, and 80% of them have had it only 10 years or less.  This means that the ones controlling most of the wealth globally are not brand aware. Lorre is the trusted insider that they rely on learn about luxury brands, new products, jet set events, and all things relative to this small elite group.  “Luxury brands that use to just be able to ride on their reputation, must now aggressively educate these individuals about their brand.  “These individual did not grow up with the old luxury brands.  I educate them on being able to distinguish the differences through a format that protects their ego. The UHNW has the lowest response rate to traditional ads and they respond best to the influence of peers; my shows are affective in reaching this group” said Lorre.  She also has a popular luxury blog www.LuxGuru.Typepad.com with a wealthy following.

Ms White’s years of experience in private aviation from SeaGate Travel (the 10^th largest travel company in the US with a private charter division), one of the creators of the NBA airline (used by the White House staff & reporters off season), head of global marketing for NetJets/Marquis Jets BBJ program and as a luxury marketing consultant to many luxury brands including several private jet companies, has resulted in her having a large private wealthy aviation following. 

                                                                             

Billionaire Buffett, "The Wizard of Omaha" and "The Luxury Guru", Lorre White at his club for a private aviation event.



When it comes to the ‘luxury sector’, Lorre White “The Luxury Guru” is untouchable; she’s also the CEO of White Light Consulting an international luxury marketing consulting company helping their clients reach and maintain the wealthiest 2% globally. “White Light means integrity, and we work with luxury brands to maintain their luxury brand integrity”, said MS White when asked about the meaning behind her company’s name. Most marketing people I have met do not even know what class marketing is; they cannot even distinguished the difference between blue chip companies and luxury brands. I was one of the first to study the specific motivations of the wealthy back when I was in university and this became my unique niche focus. This group responds very differently than the other 98%.  You have to toss out most of what you learned in regular mass marketing. Today, top Universities offer Luxury MBA programs. The UHNW is a very large group when measured in dollar terms, and a very small group when measured by individuals.  These are the taste makers & trend setters and they need a riffled approached instead of a mass market shot gun approach to marketing.  “People with unlimited financial resources are unaffected by traditional approaches to luxury; they must be reached emotionally,... in holistic ways” stated MS White. Lorre is in the unique situation that not only luxury brands listen to Lorre about how to reach this demographic, but the actual UHNW listen to her too!  
There are 2 types of Luxury Consumers: The aspirational and the UHNW or as she calls them “the already arrived”.  The aspirational market is much larger in terms of number of people and has multiple demographic break downs with in the aspirational sector. The fashion, perfume and cosmetic industries depend on the first category for up to 80% of their sales.  This is why the fashion industry was hit so much harder in the global recession than the private jet companies which have exclusively UHNW.

(repost)
 If you know of Martha (Stewart) you are probably part of the 98%....if you know of Lorre (White), you are most likely part of the top 2% financially.

www.LuxGuru.Typepad.com
Twitter: "Lorre" for Luxury

MARK GIUSTI

“PALATINA” COLLECTION
A/W 2011 - 2012
Mark / Giusti launches its “Palatina” collection for A/W 2011 –
2012. This is Mark Farhat’s second collection for the Mark /
Giusti brand, following the successful launch at Shoreditch
house last June 2010.
Inspiration for this new collection comes from The Cappella
Palatina (palatine chapel), located alongside the Palazzo Dei
Normanni (palace of the Normans) in Palermo Sicily. Built by
roger ii (from 1130 – 1140), the chapel is adorned with
extraordinary Norman-byzantine mosaics and houses the finest
examples of Arab-Norman art in Sicily. The designer has
recreated these intricate byzantine patterns and applied them to
the interior lining of each piece.
The dominant color used in the “palatina’ collection employs an
extraordinarily deep and vivid orange contrasted by green topstitching
perfectly matching the colors of the mosaics in the
Cappella Palatina.
The use of grained calf leather, beautifully compliments the
previous “Bring Back Time” collection emphasizing the designer’s
attention to detail and timeless quality which characterizes the
essence of the Mark / Giusti Brand.
Effortlessly practical, the collection is comprised of a suit
carrier, laptop bag, i-pad over and additional leather accessories.
The “Palatina” collection will be showcased during Milan
Fashion Week at the Modern Showroom in Galleria Del Corso, 4
milano 20122 and by appointment at the mark / giusti studio in
London.
For further details please visit www.markgiusti.com

Please e-mail info@markgiusti.com
• Retail Prices for bags range from £850; I-pad Cover £400 and
Wallets £135
• Mark / Giusti launched the brand at Shoreditch House on
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Beach & Cashmere

BEACH &CASHMEREMONACO WISHES YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR

www.beachandcashmere.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNJYLS9wkjs

ROYAL MONACO RIVIERA

Luxury network for the affluent recommend:
Royal Monaco Riviera.

Italian Publication in Monaco.

http://royalmonaco.libcast.com
http://royalmonaco.libcast.com/read/9711/


MONACO:GARINO OSPITE DELL'AIIM


http://royalmonaco.libcast.com/read/9711/

BEPPE GRILLO FA IL PIENO A SANREMO
http://royalmonaco.libcast.com/read/9714/

MONACO: VERNISSAGE AIAP
http://royalmonaco.libcast.com/read/9712/

PRINCESSE STEPHANIE SOCCER & CHARITY

http://royalmonaco.libcast.com/read/9693/

GENEVE JUMPING: 10 ANS TOP TEN


http://royalmonaco.libcast.com/read/9702/

BEACH&CASHMEREMONACO

a souvenir from defilé summer 2011 BEACH&CASHMEREMONACO at Monte Carlo Fashion Forum.

Please take also a look of link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNJYLS9wkjs

Bard Design Group

 Luxury network for the affluent recommend:

Bard Design Group
Imagine… The simplicity of tastes for only the best. The loudness of quiet elegance. The drama of design excellence. The comfort of function. Sophisticated and seductive… Imagine an interior created for sea or land, and exclusively for you…
Katalin Bard and her design associates, specialists in custom yacht and residential interiors, have been serving a discerning international clientele for over ten years. Committed to each project, her principal goal is client satisfaction.
Bard, daughter of a naval architect, was born in Budapest, Hungary. Her designs are influenced and inspired by her European heritage, by her passion for yachting, and by the different cultures she experienced.
Bard Design Group is based in Hollywood, Florida. The firm accepts commissions globally for complete yacht and residential interior design projects, and is available for consultations.

“Chrysaora” is a concept design created for a 39m (128’) motor yacht. The design embodies the essence of being at sea. Multiple elements and subtle references carry the theme throughout the interiors.

The jellyfish aquarium provides a unique backdrop for both, the Dining and Main Saloons. Its transparency unites, yet provides a dramatic separation of the spaces. Crisp, contemporary lines are softened by warm, exotic woods, luxurious leathers and fabrics. LEDs embedded in the custom designed tables provide an accent of subtle shimmer when desired. AV equipment is hidden until needed.

http://www.barddesigngroup.com

Continental Prestige Supercar Club

Welcome to Continental Performance & Prestige
The worlds most exclusive and desirable prestige cars, available to members anywhere in the UK. Members will get access to a wide variety of vehicles. There is no worry of depreciation, insurance, servicing, storage and even security. All this is dealt with by Continental prestige and performance ltd, members only decide on what car to drive over the membership period, all this in return for an annual membership fee.

How it Works
In return for an annual membership fee members receive points and an annual mileage restriction. Members exchange their points for drive time in the cars subject to availability. The number of points varies on the choice of car and which group it belongs to.
Reservations can be made in advance subject to availability and can be collected from our premises. The cars can be delivered but at an additional cost that varies depending on the distance. Members’ cars can be kept in our secure storage facility whilst you enjoy the experience of driving one of the amazing cars in the fleet.

Depreciation, servicing, insurance are all taken
care of by the club and the cars can be delivered 

to anywhere in the UK. 
If you are interested contact us at 
 info@luxvip.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  or contact them directly.
 

 info@continentalprestige.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  
www.continentalprestige.com

Digital video producer for the luxury lifestyle market.

Digital video producer specializing in producing short-form internet videos for the luxury lifestyle market.
If you are interested contact us info@luxvip.org
Take a look  at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45aFMj6lCWc
With a cutting-edge team of editors, photographers, and videographers we will be providing outstanding haute, new, hip content featuring "What's Hot" and "Now" with relevance to our fast-paced, world-traveled lifestyles.

Our hope is that soon you will rely on us as the region's trusted resource!

We are keeping a keen eye focused on the world of luxury design; we are so excited to share with you the amazing things we see and find. Oh, let's not forget the hot places, cool spaces and chic products people share with us while we are hanging out at uber-cool parties, charities, galleries and events.

Soon we will be launching our online shop featuring professional photography; spotlighting cool, sophisticated design-related products, haute fashion, bespoke jewelry, contemporary artworks, and boutique-wares which our savvy editors and video producers find while out on the beat in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego.

We hope to pass along to you some discounted 5-star Boutique Hotel, Winery and Luxurious Spa packages as well.

NAIM Jeans

WHO WE ARE AND WHY CHOOSE US
Our business idea is called NAIM “Su Misura” (“Made to Measure”)
We would like to talk about the tradition of Italian tailoring.
NAIM was born in 2009 and is growing with the precious contribution of all the people who
collaborate with us on this project:
- first of all the highest traditions of our Italian tailors (our treasure);
- our marketing and communication department that explain our skills of tradition and
modernity merging;
- and our sales “made to measure” force.
Our advantage is to get a special information technology platform that allowed to load the
various orders and controll all the productions phases focused in a single made to
measure order (all the production phases was different for every single denim).
We are focused in tailored jeans, entirely hand made to measure for each individual client
and completely customized, thus communicating the original taste of the owner.
Unique and exclusive pieces, the opposite of mass production, developed by the expert
hands of the best Italian tailoring tradition using only the highest quality of fabric and
accessories.
Therefore for NAIM the future jeans is “made to measure”, jeans sculptured on the body of
each single personal client end for the special needs. With NAIM jeans become unique e
above all, the real Made in Italy.
NAIM intends to become the specialist of high quality “made to measure“, continually
contributing to spreading the values of Made in Italy around the world.
FEATURES OF NAIM JEANS
3 key words:
- product
- know how
- made in Italy
NAIM chose the high quality denim, made by old looms - looms that over fifty years weave
the history of jeans - for example KUROKI cotton, and golden silk.
The result is a jeans refined and elegant, with confortable fit, because is define and
designed directly from yours measures.
Attention and care about singles details are our skills. The single features is important, and
become a distinctive factor, what I say is our milestone.
LEAST BUT NOT LAST A QUALITY CONTROL ON EVERY TAILOR PRODUCTION IN
ORDER TO FOLLOW THE OLD ITALIAN TAILOR TRADITION.
HOW IS MADE THE MADE TO MEASURE JEANS
- chose your style (more trendy, classic, regular and many more);
- define the single details in order form (fabric, lining, buttons..)
- define the customers measures in order form;
- tailors prepare electronically pattern and send to ERP for start production;
- made the jeans (2 -3 weeks to delivery)
- final quality control;
- shipment to the client.
Now NAIM is working on and develop a ERP electronical system web based and available
with Iphone, Ipad, blackburry and smart phone in general, dedicated for any agents that
allowed to load all the new orders. We have bilt a special tutorial that step by step allowed
the single agent to chose the jeans, details, fill the mesures for all single client and the
payment. You can controll the work of jeans in real time and the date of delivery.
OUR STAFF IS ALWAYS AT YOUR DISPOSAL TO CLARIFY AND HELP YOU OUT RE
EVERY DOUBT ARISE EITHER FOR TAKING MEASURES OR FOR DELIVERYING
AND WHY NOT FOR GIVING US SOME ADVISE TO IMPROVE STYLISH ETC.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
NAIM philosophy is to communicate the values of unique products. We would like put our
jeans and denim to everyone who loves being comfortable using and wear on our
“philosophy”.
NAIM “made to measure” for all of YOU
ITALY - TREVISO
http://www.naimunique.com

Exclusive oils

Selection of exclusive oils.
Drupa : Made with Panisello and Morruda varieties in their best moment of ripness with a
sensation of green banana and flowers, its taste is strongly green, apple, banana’s rind,
unipeness almond and artichoke, slightly bitter and spicy. A gret producer of sensations.
Testaccio: A coupage of Empeltre, Morruda and Sevillenca, with a medium scent and a predominant
green olive fruitiness, green leaves, slightly tomato, artichoke and unripeness almond. It
tastes green olives and almonds, slightly bitter with a last itch and a little astringent. An oil
with very good characteristics.
Dressel: This coupage has been made with Empeltre and Panisello, with scent of green olives
fruitiness, green leaves, banana’s rind, unripeness almond, artichoke and citrus fruits. An
olive fruitiness in its best moment of ripeness, you can find the same fruit sensations as in
the scent and a little apple, slightly bitter and spicy. A great quality oil.
Abarem: Coupage made with Sevillenca and Panisello with a medium scent intensity, ripenessunripeness
olives fruitiness, green grass and artichoke at bottom. Its tastes fresh and
slightly banana, the start is sweet but slightly bitter-spicy. A very smart oil, with persistent
and balanced sensations.
Cocó: Coco is the image of Produccíó Ecològica Roca Cabrera, a building made of Stone like a
vault used by famers years ago in order to store rain water.
We decided to name this way the best oil we produce every season, that having great
characteristics lets us to value the work that those people who worked in the country did,
growing the olive trees.
This year, we got it from then Farga variety, which was collected by hand and accurately
produced in our ecologic oil mill, the result is an oil with:
Smell: Average intensity and fresh green apple fruitiness, banana and grass, tomato at
bottom and almond. Very balanced.
Taste: olive, tomato and banana fruitiness. Balanced, sweet and very elegant.
Box 4 oils(4 bottles) 200 euros+shipping cost
Box Cocó(1 bottle) 160 euros+shipping cost
More info at info@luxvip.org

RESIDENCE ON THE ROCKS

Design and Architecture

LOCATION

South Mahe, Intendance Bay


Some 100 yards, as the crow flies, uphill from the last hill villa of The Banyan Tree Luxury Resort on a special access road which will serve the residential area is Residence on the Rocks.

The two storey main house is on a relatively flat portion of the site with large granite/rock formation providing privacy on either side.

The guest house and the large pool are on elevated concrete decks in front and just below the rock formations.

All areas have a fantastic view of Intendance Bay and the breaking waves can be easily heard.

DESIGN AND LAY OUT

The two storey main building has a central court yard separating the upstairs bedroom/downstairs lounge part from the upstairs bedroom/downstairs dining room kitchen section.

There is a separate guest house some 30 yards to the side of the central pool.

The design is Creole in nature with some 450m² of covered area. The main building and guest house are surrounded in front and on the side with the typical Creole style flat roofed veranda in a colonnade design

Opposite the guest house, on the other side of the pool, on a granite rock, there is a gazebo/sala, which can be used for outdoor dining but also for massages.

In a rock cave  next to the Gazebo there is a large Jacuzzi which gets its water supply from the main pool.

The pool is of the infinity/overflow design on three sides and on the southern end the pool is encompassing a granite wall.

LAYOUT

The three bedrooms are all large. Two have a king size master bed and the third one is a twin with one king and one queen size bed. The master bedroom has a large dressing room adjacent to the bathroom and an elevated work/study area.

There is a fully equipped kitchen/dining room downstairs.

The main lounge (below the master bedroom) has an elevated library entertainment section. One of the granite walls protrudes into this room.

Below the guest house there is a utility/room service area which will also serve as the temporary butler accommodation.

The above provides for an expansive outdoor living area surrounded by large granite rock formations and a high perimeter wall providing absolute privacy and exclusivity.

STYLE AND FINISHING

Creole Style is considered a blend of many cultures: French, Chinese African, Indian and English. This theme was taken into consideration in importing a range of materials for the interior finishing.

• The main feature is the 16 large/old Haveli/Palace doors which were brought in form India and since they were of slightly different sizes the walls had to be "built" around them. These French doors combined with the heavy insulation of the roof areas allow for a constant breeze to flow through all parts and for comfortable living conditions even without the AC units being activated.
• The floors are all of recycled old Burma teak.
• The colonial metal windows were imported from Kenya
• The cast iron rail was acquired in Burma
• Many of of the furniture pieces are antique British colonial items imported from India and Burma
• All carpets were woven in and bought from traditional tribal village cooperatives in Northern India

Most of the decor items were collected by the owners over a period of 30 years in Central Africa and South East Asia and include valuable tribal/ethnic art pieces.

The objective was to create the colonial splendour of the 20s and 30s . This has been achieved through the choice of materials, décor and furnishings. As such a stay in Residence on the Rocks also represents a nostalgic experience.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Seychelles as a destination has a reputation for its unspoilt nature. The residence was built trying to live up to the islands image and minimally impacts the immediate environment.

The large rocks were incorporated into the building and no large trees were cut. In some cases they were also incorporated as part of the building structure.

Energy consumption is kept low by supplying hot water through a solar panel system built into the roofs (the arrival of hot water at the faucet being a little slower than with conventional designs). Heat exchangers use the AC units at night to heat the water in the boilers.

A 50 000 gallon water tank is fed by rain water collected from all the roof areas which goes through three special filter systems including an infrared one. (Only if rain water runs out will the system switch to the hotel's desalinated water supplies.)

All timber used is recycled material from India, that is items recovered from old buildings which were taken down.

All roof areas are double insulated and there is minimal heat radiation via the roofs keeping the required AC load to a minimum.

LED lights and other power saving light fixtures are deployed throughout.

The AC units in the bedrooms are linked to motion sensors and will switch off if there is no movement (no occupancy of the room) for more then 20 min.

The overall design incorporates maximum energy efficiency measures without affecting the expected comfort level.


The residence is meant to offer a well thought out life style experience which benefits from the 'en suite' five star hotel and its facilities and which will hopefully take a stay  way beyond a more traditional hotel experience.
 

Services

The Banyan Tree Seychelles manages and services the residence:

Standard Services

• Housekeeping services include daily sheet changes and turn down services
• Gardening and pool maintenance
• Room service
• Guest bathroom supplies
• Pick up by electromobile for visit to hotel facilities
• Telephone/extensions to the hotel
• Security patrols/CCTV system
• Private butler 8 hours a day
• Nanny  services and private chefs upon request

Other facilities

• Satellite/TV and stereo/two rooms with Dolby Surround
• Each room with safe and hair dryer
• Access to all restaurants, bars, the spa, the hotel pool, the Gym as well as tennis court
• Wireless Internet

Check in and check out is handled by the hotel in the standard fashion requiring a credit card imprint upon check in.
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