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Dr. Axel Munz and the Business of Belonging Behind Angermaier’s Modern Bavarian Fashion

• Traditional Bavarian clothing is often described as folklore, yet in Munich it also functions as a sophisticated cultural economy
• A dirndl or a pair of lederhosen connects fashion, craftsmanship, re…

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The Story of Sima Couture Begins with Silva Erkoc and Continues with Buket Kantekin

• Behind the international name of Sima Couture stands a story that began with family, craftsmanship and the determination of Silva Erkoc
• In 2011, she opened t…

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Viktoryia Kukhta Brings Viktory Paris Vision to the Heart of Paris

• A celebration of fashion, art and contemporary luxury inside one of the most distinguished historic settings of the French capital  On September 28, 2026, as Paris turns its attention to a new s…

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Hannah Brandt and Noura Elmassaoudi on the New Munich Elegance

• When fashion meets hair, individuality becomes the new definition of luxury
• Munich has always understood elegance in its own distinctive way

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The Story of Bvlgari Hotel London

• The Opening & Knightsbridge Location  Year of Opening: May 2012 (timed during London’s Olympic and Diamond Jubilee year).  Location: 171 Knightsbridge
• It was the first newly built, gro…

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Thomas Misse, Marek Harmony and Anna Stukkert Bring La Dolce Vita to Venice

• Royal Gentlemen Gala Dinner & Congress Awards to Take Over the Historic Ca’ Sagredo During Venice Film Festival   Venice has always understood that true elegance needs no introduction
• On 11…

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The Pierre Reimagines New York Luxury Through Art, Jazz and Dining at Perrine

• One of Manhattan’s grand hotels is folding contemporary art, nightly jazz and dining at Perrine into a single experience
• The Pierre, A Taj Hotel New York, is betting that heritage and reinvention ca…

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Fouquet’s New York Redefines Luxury Hospitality by Bringing Parisian Elegance to the Heart of Tribeca

• NEW YORK, NY — Fouquet’s New York, the flagship U.S
• property of the renowned Barrière Collection, continues to set a new benchmark for luxury hospitality by seamlessly blending timeless French sophi…

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Beyond the Boutique: Noura Elmassaoudi's Fashion World in the Heart of Munich

• Noura Boutique is conceived as more than a place to shop
• In the heart of Munich, founder and creative director Noura Elmassaoudi has developed a fashion destination where international labels, perso…

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Where Science Meets Purpose: The Vision Behind the Longevity Code Gala

• As longevity rapidly evolves into one of the world’s most influential industries, a new generation of events is emerging—gatherings that move beyond traditional conferences and create meaningful conv…