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JAiMie HiLFigeRJaimie Hilfiger was born on August 28 in upstate New York. She was raised in New Windsor, NY with a strong
background in performing. Jaimie is the niece of legendary fashion designer, Tommy Hilfiger. Jaimie attended
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CONTENTS
Feature
• Marc Lubaszka
the entrepreneur With the GoLden touch
Fine LivinG done
• Motors port country cLub
What Money can buy…?• roLLs-royce Ghost
LiFe styLe
• totaLprestiGe diaMond card
• the scene
poWer & passion
• FaWaz Gruosi
excLusive destination
• a Mediterranean paradise,
private resort
peopLe & events
• super cars
• vacheron Grand openinGs
entertainMent
• MeMory oF MichaeL Jackson
• the Jackson FaMiLy center
in Gary, indiana
Fashion & beauty
• cheryL FudGe
• victoria's secret
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Presidentrose Marie Perez
Publishersimon sahouri
executive Vice President - OPMarco derhy
executive Vice President - Creddie sahuri
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MAnAging editOrJohn Pecos
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i am delighted to present to youthis first issue of totalprestigemagazine. A long time dreamcome true and i want to expressmy special thanks to mr simonsahouri, President/Publisher ofLas Vegas hollywood magazine.We have maintained a very cor-dial business relation for few
years and in march 2010 we officially joined my inno-vative ideas and his publishing experience to publish to-talPrestige magazine in print as an elite publicationtargeted to the discerning aficionados with a passion forthe finest and best things in life.
it was also a pleasure to welcome mr sahouri as a newhonorary President at totalPrestige Community,www.totalprestigeCommunity.com.Where as mr. JosephJackson is the Chairman of the Jackson family founda-tion and mr. sahouri is the President.( www.jacksonfamilyfoundation.us )A foundation established by Joseph and Katherine Jack-son for the purpose of developing the Jackson familymuseum & Cultural Center and michael Jackson Perfor-ming Arts Center & Concert hall in the birthplace of theJackson musical family; Gary, indiana, as both a memo-rial to their son michael and a tribute to their entire fa-mily. in addition, the Jackson family Charitablefoundation will support cultural, social and educationalprojects carrying on the philanthropic work of michaelJackson.
totalprestige Community is supporting “the million dol-lar Challenge” fund-raising project, aimed at raising onemillion dollars on behalf of the totalprestige foundationand the charities selected by its honorary Presidents. Weare glad to add the Jackson family foundation as newbeneficiary charity
· the project river of Life as suggested by Princess elfiodo-dua of benin, Germany.· the project “4 my Planet” www.4myplanet.eu,chosenby h.s.h. Princess Karina bagration-moukhransky,ukraine· the ireo foundation - united nations, as proposedby mr Paolo Zampolli, new York.· fundació Juvanteny chosen by mr Lorenzo Quinn, bar-celona -spain.· the robin hood foundation, nominated by mr ranselnewcombe Potter, new York.· the Jackson family foundation, chosen by mr simonsahouri, Las Vegas
my special thanks and gratitude to the honorary Presi-dents for their support and priceless advices and help.
i want to express my special thanks to mr. marco dhery,for his great work and his fabulous creativity, and to ourmain sponsors in the magazine mr. marc Lubaszka pre-sident of Aurum Advisors and to every one that helpedin creating our first premier edition from advertisers, towriters to designers and to all the members of the total-prestige Community.
i want to express my thanks and my appreciation to
everyone who has contributed and helped in the
creation of this special edition of totalPrestige ma-
gazine
every one we have interviewed from around the
world had great appreciation of what we are presen-
ting our first Premier issue, this opportunity presen-
ted itself to thank all those involved from Advertisers,
to sponsors to writers, and designers and especial to
rose marie Parez the President of totalprestige ma-
gazine for giving us this opportunity to publish such
an exquisite and luxury magazine and to marco
derhy for his creativity, knowledge and continuous
support, and special thanks to shawn Andrew for his
support and help.
We recognize and honor one of the greatest men in
the music industry for the effect that he has brought
to the world through his persistence, vision and de-
termination, in creating super stars that supersede
any stars in the entertainment and music industry,
where as their music and songs has touched every
home and every soul in the world, this man is Joseph
Jackson, father of the first royal family of music
and the Creator of the Jackson five, a name that will
be remembered for all the years to come and it will
flourish through the years.
my special thanks to marc Lubaszka, president of
Aurum Advisors for his support.
We have evolved through the years, as we have rea-
ched out to other countries and other regions in the
world, we do thank you for reading and enjoying our
magazine. totalprestige magazine is proud to sup-
port the new Jackson family Center.
Letter from the
President
Letter from the
PubLisher
Simon Sahouri, Mayor Rudy Clay and Joseph Jackson
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How do you define success?
Success to me is the constant pursuit of worthy goalsand expansion during difficult times. When times aregood, it’s easy to make bold plans. True success ismeasured when times are tough and you performwell anyway. For me, my greatest victories have oc-curred while my back was against the wall with timerunning out. I have found I do my best work under
pressure. Difficult times are defining times. You eitherfold or move ahead.
How did your journey to success begin?
As a child I had a fascination with money, especiallyshiny gold and silver coins. I wanted more and moreof shinnies because I realized early that money wasthe means by which you could accomplish almost
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anything in the world. You could eliminate suffering,create peace, start wars, end wars, help people, andbuy places and things. I never wanted to be limitedby my choices or by my environment. I was deter-mined to find solutions to my own problems and un-derstood the role that money played in the process.What did I do? I went to work with my father in hopesthat I could someday be the boss and I did manage
to pull together a bunch of silver coinage from goingto the job site with my dad, chores around the houseand odd jobs that I got from the neighbors. By thetime I turned 15, I had started a small business andbegan working for myself, which I liked.
At age 18 my roommate in college and I wanted tofigure out how we could make money while we slept.
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I thought I would be moving in the right direction if Icould do that and it would lead to my ultimate goal -financial independence. So here we were runningaround town with a business plan that we had pains-takingly put together and revised and revised and re-vised over the course of months. Looking back nowit’s kind of funny because we thought the emphasiswas in the plan. And I thought “the plan” was the
most important variable in the “raising a smallamount of seed capital” formula which at the timewas only $250,000.
Here we are taking meetings with friends, family, ba-sically anyone who would lend an open ear neveractually understanding how any of the meetings went.I remember believing that when someone said “I
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want to think about it” that it was a good sign insteadof a polite blow off. After attending over 100 meetingsand hearing the word “no” a lot more than the wordyes, we had our money. The money that we had rai-sed went into the world’s first live online reality show.This was back when dial up modems were the normand most people preferred to chat over telephonelines instead of shooting off a quick email. I realized
the importance of getting one’s message out on a na-tional and global level. I also understood that the In-ternet was going to change not only how we didbusiness but also how we lived in a revolutionary wayand I wanted to be a part of the revolution, a big partof it. So after a year my partner and I went our sepa-rate ways. His vision for the company was drasticallydifferent from mine and I wanted to change not only
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the business I was in but I also wanted to take a stepback and gain a better understanding of where Ithought things were going economically.
In 1999 the tech and Internet sectors had not fullyimploded. Money was being made by brokers whobelieved we were in a new era and that all of the oldrules were out and money could be made hand overfist indefinitely. I had friends doing well in real estate.It was a good time for most in this country. Too good,I thought. I thought it unlikely that after a boom pe-riod there wouldn't be a bust. So I decided to move inthe direction of Gold. Gold at that time had under-performed everything, and when I say everything Imean EVERYTHING for the prior 20 years.I had always grown accustomed to takingthe unpopular route so when I thoughtabout getting into the gold market it just feltright. Shortly thereafter, I applied at themost highly endorsed gold brokerage in thecountry. I thought if I learned how to sellgold bars and gold coins to investors on anational scale now I would be well positio-ned when real estate and the stock marketcollapsed. So that’s what I did. I was theyoungest broker when I started by over adecade. This was good and bad. It wasgood because I didn't have any of thewrong experience and it was bad because Ididn't have any of the right experience eit-her. After learning everything about how toa reputable gold business is managed, overfour very challenging years, the goal settingbug bit me again, and I formed what is nowAurum Advisors. We are just beginning ourseventh year. I like to think that I learnedthe right lessons from my first gold experi-ence, as I’ve been able to grow my compa-ny’s revenue by over 7,000% by treatingpeople right.
You have been interviewed on CNBC, na-
tional radio programs, and the Internatio-
nal Business Times. Additionally, you have
been quoted on Forbes.com, Market
Watch, Reuters, and AOL Money and Fi-
nance – explain the media’s interest in you.
I believe the media has stayed interested in what I sayand do because every prediction I made publicly overthe last decade has turned out to be completely ac-curate while almost every major analyst, financier,banker, and government official got everythingwrong. Business media exists to find the people whoknow how to help people money by making the rightcalls without making the wrong calls and I delivered.The goods time after time. I predicted oil to rise sub-
stantially in 1999 and it’s up over 500% since then. Irecommended investors buy gold at $265 an ouncein 2000 $11 above its 22 year low. Gold is up over300% since then. I began recommending investorsget out of the US dollar in 2002 before the dollardropped over 30%. I suggested exiting real estateabout 6 months before housing prices began theirdescent. I recommended investors buy silver at $4 anounce and silver is now up over 400% since then.
Business media has an interest in me because I havebeen one of the only voices in this country able to tellpeople what to expect ahead of time. I have beenable to help people prevent loss and make money du-
ring the most challenging decade since the great de-pression. I know that not a lot of people who startfrom scratch end up where I am currently. I currentlyrun a successful gold brokerage that provides itsclients with an asset that has true value, not just therepresentation of value and that is reflective of my lifeon a broader scale. Many people today try to appearas if they have everything under control. I look to helpothers get things under control financially now and
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on an ongoing basis. The media loves real stories.You see, if you can provide something to someone ata reasonable price that does what it says it is suppo-sed to do then the rest will take care of itself. I havelearned that it is easier and better to give people whatthey want even if it goes against what I believe is bestfor that person. Luckily, with gold, there is consistency.Worldwide investors believe having some of theirmoney in gold will provide them with security and ad-ditional Growth and peace of mind because if youaren't making the world better then you are allowingit to get worse. Who wants to be part of the problem?If anything, I believe it is important to find solutionsto the threats facing the world today.
And the threats are plentiful. There is no shortage oftrue threats. It seems as if the fabric of society is beingtorn apart piece by piece in a methodical systematicway. Some would disagree but others would agree be-cause the quality of their life has continued to disin-tegrate and America has always represented freedomand opportunity. The US has a “good hearted in ge-neral” approach whether the challenge relates tobusiness, social or political issues. America has always
set the stage for the rest of the world since its foun-ding as an independent nation. Not what are we ex-periencing? We are experiencing a world that isbecoming more familiar with struggle and sacrificenot on its own accord in attempts to get ahead butfrom a place of having to, because the system hasbroken down. Sacrifice is now a requirement of sur-vival and survival alone has become the focus of thepresent moment.
Why are you so private?
My attention has been and will continue to be onwhat matters most to me and that is my companyAurum Advisors. I have a responsibility to our clients.
They depend on my advice. They dependon my recommendations which come fromobservations that I make on a continuousand ongoing basis. I have made the choiceand commitment to constantly observewhat happens in the financial media, whichI feel it gives me an edge. I do think famecan be used as a tool and there are benefitsthat come along with being in the spotlight.I personally have just always been introver-ted.
Tell us about some of your greatest
influences.
I have had many influences in my life, firstand foremost my parents. They taught meto value hard work, how to value a job donewell, and how important it is to get back onthe horse if it bucks you off . My father al-ways emphasized how important it wasafter getting knocked down to just get upand keep going. Getting up was always re-quired while I was growing up. My fatherwasn’t the kind to say, “Oh, you are un-happy? Don't worry about it”. He’d say“Get back into it and get it done.” Wea-kness and passivity were always frownedupon. Punishment or should I say the threatof punishment were usually enough to keepus in line, a line that I challenged from timeto time but I did stay more or less in line.Both my parents showed me the value ofkeeping commitments. When you say to so-
meone “I promise” you always keep your promise. Inmy family we said, “It’s done” because that was thesame thing for us. This focus on keeping my word hasenabled me to build a solid reputation with investors,and I thank my father for that. My father emphasizedthat in an uncertain world that as long as you cancount on the truth of your own word, you can keepmoving forward towards achieving your goals.
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This approach allowed me to fight through challen-ges I wasn’t expecting and allowed me to appreciatethe good things. I feel fortunate when I receive a giftor a break. The easy times are pleasant for me be-cause I never expect them. The tough times I alwaysexpect and I am constantly prepared for. Work ethictriumphs everything else. Outworking the other guy ismore important than anything else because outwor-king someone is a matter of will and will is a qualityyou can build through effort. To this day I am usuallythe first one in and the last one to leave my office.For years I had a rollaway bed in my office and still tothis day I keep a pair of pajamas in my desk drawer.The 19th century natural philosophers, Thorough andEmerson, were influences on me as well. Here inAmerica many people blur the line between “needs”and “wants”. For many years I liked spending moneyonly on what I needed. I enjoyed eliminating allwants. I found it fascinating to sit down at the end ofeach month and focus on what I spent for that periodand calculate the requirement needed to satisfy obli-gations. The money left over would then be looked atand I enjoyed seeing how small of a percentage I nee-ded from sales to satisfy my survival. The excess cashwould then be reinvested back into my company orgiven away as a charitable contribution.
Were you ever influenced by other entrepreneurs?
Any small business owner, CEO, or president of anycorporation that I could talk to growing up or anyonewho realized his or her dreams in any real way werepeople I would take the time to interact with. I wantedto be around people that lived their dreams and livedthe lives that others wished they had so that I one daycould do the same. And now I am. I can say withgreat certainty that I currently wouldn't change any-thing about my life, not a single thing. So whenpeople ask “what would you like to do differently inyour life?” the answer is always the same. I would liketo do more of what I am already doing. And what isthat?
First, I would like to continue helping the peoplearound me better their lives. That gives me more sa-tisfaction than anything in the world. I want to be sur-rounded by people that are dedicated to living livesthat are great whatever that means to them.
Second, I am committed to helping people I don'tknow in ways that are unexpected to them. It is al-ways nice when we “catch a break” I like being theguy that causes that “break” for others without thatperson realizing it. When someone I don't know hasan experience and they walk away going “wow - didI luck out!” I want them to be unaware that it was methat created that opportunity or the set of circums-
tances that gave them that opportunity. Third, my fa-mily. My family is important and luckily my family isself sustaining so whenever I can draw from my ex-perience to provide my family with advice, encoura-gement, or understanding I feel like I am moving inthe right direction. Aside from that I believe successis something that is developed on an ongoing basiswe are constantly getting better or worse we are neverstaying the same so the important question becomesHow is your continued success effecting the peopleyou care about. Place in the world enhancing the ex-perience of others?
Does The Attention Get To You?
The attention never really gets to me because mostof the attention is focused on my company and ongold and fortunately almost 100% of the attention hasbeen positive over the last 10 years. Aurum Advisorsalso takes a responsible approach with our clients.The majority of our clients understand that a smallamount of gold goes a long way. Most of our clientshave the majority of their portfolio invested in otherareas and they just use gold as an insurance policy.They want to make sure they have something to fallback on so our ability to provide security is looked atfavorably.
What is your Perspective on Life?
I know how to be happy with everything I have, goodand bad, while I pursue everything that I want. Thiskeeps me in a continuous state of appreciation and itforces me to take an active role in designing thethings that contribute to my happiness.
What Drives You?
I am driven by a desire to make a difference in theworld. When I die I want to know that I did my bestand whatever I could to help the people around mewith their lives in any way I could. I think it is so im-portant to make a commitment early on to others. Itdoesn't have to be a big commitment but I do think itis important to be committed to others in a very fun-damental way. This doesn't mean I will always getthings right. It doesn't mean I will always make a con-tribution in the way other would like to see but it doesmean I have the desire and I am working towards en-hancing the lives of others. And I think if everyone didjust that on any level we would be much better off, asa world.
What is your favorite city in the world?
My favorite city is my hometown Chicago. There area lot of great cities in the world and I like citieseverywhere for different reasons. I guess Chicago tome has a special place in my heart because my entirefamily is still back there. My mom has 11 brothers
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and sisters and when you look at the entire family thehead count is in the hundreds, so holidays are alwaysa blast, and everyone knows how to have a goodtime. I also like parts of South America. Being fromChicago I can certainly appreciate tropical weather.Miami comes to mind. I liked Sydney when I wasthere a few years ago on business. I was fascinatedwith Shanghai. I was there meeting with officials fromthe Shanghai Gold Exchange some years back. It wasinteresting to see how massive that city was, I believeyou can fit five New York cites in to one Shanghai.
What is the importance of money in your life?
Money is very important but then again so is every-thing else in my life. It is all important. Money, fa-mily, faith, friends, travel…it’s all very important tome. I don’t take any of it for granted. I appreciate itall. I really appreciate all of it. Balance or should I saythe lack of balance around money should never beneglected. Living below ones means, doing the rightthings with money, giving some away – there is avalue in all of it.
What is the secret of your success?
Work every day to make your customers successful.It takes ten thousand hours to be skilled at an area.
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Success, at least for me, was very difficult to earn. Iwas willing to sacrifice everything - relationships, va-cations, weekends, health – I knew early on whatI wanted my life to look like and I was willing to sa-crifice everything in order to create the life I wanted.Continuous self education was also very important.Luck plays a role. Being in the right place at thewrong time. A tremendous work ethic. Being well ca-pitalized. Building the right team. Having the rightskill set. Having a competitive advantage. These area few of the ingredients. Ultimately, if you want tosucceed you have to take a big risk. The greater therisk the greater the potential reward. Now that’s the
first part. The second part is the more difficult part.The second part is staying successful once you aresuccessful.
How are you able to achieve success in a short period?
I was never able to achieve success in a short periodof time. I got great at one thing – helping investorsmake the right moves related to gold. I got a few ofthe big things right and I did a lot of the little thingsright everyday and over time it all added up. I neverbought into a get rich quick scheme. In fact, I havenever bought a lottery ticket or played a slot machinein Vegas.
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RollS-RoyceG H O S T
By TotalPrestige Staff
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Autumn 2006, Paris motor show: Rolls-Royce Motor cars announced that work had begun on a
new model series. The new car would be in production and on sale by the turn of the decade.
The only other facts confirmed at that stage were that it would be smaller than the Phantom sa-
loon and priced somewhere between €200,000 and €300,000 before tax. Speculation about its
style and specification began almost immediately...
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Little was seen of the new car, codenamed RR4, until
the spring of 2008, when Rolls-Royce released the
first official sketches. The styling was instantly recog-
nisable as a Rolls-Royce, although less traditional
than previous models. At the time Chief Designer,
Ian Cameron, said, “The RR4 has a more informal
presence than the Phantom models with a greater
emphasis on driving. In design terms this is expres-
sed through its slightly smaller dimensions, yet with
powerful, purposeful proportions. It is a true and un-
compromising Rolls-Royce in every sense.”
As sightings of secret development models on the
road increased, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveiled
200EX, the experimental forerun-
ner to Ghost, at the Geneva motor
show in March 2009. An instant
hit, 200EX bore the trademark
Rolls-Royce design cues but in alto-
gether more compelling fashion. It
was a clear statement of intent.
What the design team was seeking
to create was a modern Rolls-
Royce that achieved a new dyna-
mism but remained true to its
luxurious heritage. They had found
inspiration in contemporary furni-
ture, architecture and yachts but
also in the spirit of the 1930s – that
sense of adventure and endeavour – which they
wanted to capture in the character of this new car.
After the show, 200EX embarked on a world tour,
during which further information about the forthco-
ming production model became available. It would
be powered by a new 6.6 litre V12 unique to the
marque, delivering 563 bhp with extraordinary per-
formance figures. It would ride on an intelligent air
suspension system offering peerless ride and dyna-
mics. And it would be called
Ghost.
“Ghost is one of the most re-
vered names in automotive in-
dustry,” said Tom Purves. “It
evokes images of adventure
and technical innovation. The
first cars to bear the Ghost
name were known not only for
impressive dependability and
refinement but also great flair
and style.”
Following the overwhelmingly
positive reaction to 200EX du-
ring its travels, very few changes were made in the
transition to the production Ghost – a tribute to the
remarkable achievements of Ian Cameron’s and
Helmut Riedl’s design and engineering teams.
In September 2009, the new Rolls-Royce Ghost was
formally launched to the world.
Ghost is a vision of simplicity – of taking the core va-
lues of Rolls-Royce and creating contemporary ef-
fortless luxury. Ghost has been engineered to ride
and drive in peerless fashion. The chassis’ poise de-
livers a dynamically engaging experience for the
driver, yet a serene, comfortable ride for passengers.
Engine power is delivered in a manner which has be-
come an engineering signature, seemingly effort-
lessly and endlessly. The latest in-car technology falls
easily to hand while forming part of the background.
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The S c en e
This year, the Oscars did a tribute to horror
films, during which, the presenters lamented
that these films don’t get the recognition they
deserve. Perhaps these
presenters have been li-
ving in a time capsule be-
cause, over and over, we
see these small indepen-
dent horror films become
cult classics and launch
the careers of some of
our greatest directors
(Polanski, Rami, Jack-
son).
Meet THE BIRCHWOODCRUSHER, a gleefully re-volting script that beginswhen two coquettish,wannabee journalists leadsome rogue classmatesinto the woods. There,they contract a supernatural virus that makesthe person you pass it to hallucinate until theygo mad and kill you. Think SCOOBY DOO
meets 28 DAYS LATER. Crusher carries with it,a crew of young, driven horror buffs. Director,Ryan Spindell’s horror short, KIRKSDALE filled
a screaming theatre at Tribeca last year. Writerand actress, Shira Zimbeck , is a hot young fe-male writer with a mind that would make her
male peers blush. Cine-matographer Phil Par-met’s camera guidedus through “The Devil’sRejects” and “Hallo-ween.”We are seekingone or more investorsto participate for finan-cing BIRCHWOODCRUSHER, a low-bud-get ($1.3 M) horror co-medy feature film.Crusher will capture avery loyal and largehorror audience baseand, through its cha-racters, the indie audi-
By Pete Allman
Lara Barakat, Joe Jackson, Deema Barakat, Basem Barakat In Vegas
Marco Derhy and Simon Sahouri, Cannes
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ence as well. We plan to aggressively pursuelarge box office, DVD, and international sales.Our timeline is aggressive, with the hope tobegin shooting in late summer or early fall.Therefore, we would like to talk with you furtherabout THE BIRCHWOD CRUSHER.Contact: Eugene MandelcornFrench Message Unit +33 (0)9 70 46 83 26,U.S. number 323-786-6692 E-mail [email protected]
Sandra Lupercio was born in Monterrey, Me-xico. She has been living in Paris for 20 yearsand is engaged in a wide range of activities. She
specializes in communication, marketing,and public relations. She has organizedmany events, such as art exhibitions, filmpreviews, fashion shows, concerts, etc. Herglobal work experience in several fields hasled her to gain an eclectic list of contactsand connections.
In addition, she is also a journalist. She hasinterviewed many personalities in the arts,fashion industry, politicians, businessmen
and women. This year, she will participate in theannual Cannes Film Festival; she handles the
communications side for theSwiss [email protected]
Pete Allman is a Las Vegas andLos Angeles commentator,broadcast personality, and pro-ducer of television commercialsand half hour entertainmentprograms.He has interviewedover 30,000 movie and sportspersonalities Mr. Allman’s inter-views are distributed throughedmagiktv, peteonthescene-channel, and other print and in-ternet outlets and Celebrityendorsement.Contact Pete Allman [email protected]
Marco Derhy, Rose Marie Perez and Simon Sahouri
Marco Derhy
Sandra Lupercio & French Actress Firmine Richard
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And now, thanks to her success, we can enjoy it inmore places than just the island of Nantucket with theupcoming opening of the new soaring Cheryl Fudgeflagship store at 1010 Montana Avenue in Santa Mo-nica, a summer Fashion Camp at the exclusive MalibuCountry Mart, and plans to add locations up and downthe coast in coming months.
“We've just had so many celebrities and other devotedclientele from off-island visiting us for years asking whycouldn’t we open one where they live,” says Fudge, “Idecided to take the leap to the west coast, specificallyLA and Malibu, where a significant part of our custo-mer base lives,” says Fudge, “It's also where womenwho want to cultivate their own unique style and whowant to do it as uniquely as possible thrive.”
In fact, that's why people have flocked in fashionabledroves to Fudge's Nantucket island Mecca for years.
With the idea ofpurchasing piecesthat nobody elsewill be wearingwhile sipping at acocktail party ornetworking at ahigh-end fundrai-ser, island visitorshave found thisapproach to get-ting dressed upextremely ap-pealing. No doubther hand-dyed fa-brics and etherealcouture designscreated from col-
lectible vintage silk scarves and rich fabrics have enti-ced them as well.And no two women have ever been seen in Cheryl Fud-ge’s clothing because each piece is one-of-a-kind. Butlet it never be said Fudge's penchant for designingpretty things is all exclusive, she wants to inspire you todesign your own clothing by tapping into your inherentcreative juices at “Fashion Camp.”
Her camp that started seven years ago as a way tokeep her customers' kids busy while they shopped, hasnow evolved into an experience that was voted "Top 10Things to do on Nantucket" by Country Living maga-zine. And a summer booking has now become as elu-sive a reservation as a table at The Pearl, Nantucket'sTony restaurant across the street.
Camp “designers” of all ages create their own clothingchoosing from 1,000's of different vintage patches, rib-bons, trims and styles. "We encourage kids to choosetheir own options, and we guide them through it. Theyknow exactly what they want, and they are very proudto wear it afterward. It is about being creative, and buil-ding self-esteem. We actually don't think of ourselvesas retail at all we think of ourselves as a 'design expe-rience'," says Fudge. So in-demand are her parties thata recent private birthday party package deal went for$20,000 at the Storybook Charity Ball live auction forMass General Hospital in Boston.
Not to mention Fudge was recently jetted out to LA tohost a Sweet 16 birthday party where she designed withteens for two hours, had her stitchers sewing the party-goers designs on-site, and then did a fashion show withthe clothes they made.
“We had a videographer that made DVD’s of the kid’s
Cheryl Fudge's unCanny ability to transForm
luxurious vintage FabriCs into upsCale garments
is a giFt to us From the design gods.
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OWN EMPIRE
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fashion showcomplete witha runway andmusic. Theywere able todesign theirown runwayshow withwhat theymade. It wasinstantaneousand self-made, andeveryone ab-solutely lovedit. They arealready plan-ning their next
party with me,” says Fudge, adding that the clients wereloyal shoppers at her Nantucket boutique.
Fudge also offers free fashion camp for Autistic chil-dren, inspired by former NBC CEO Bob Wright and hiswife Suzanne, both devoted Nantucketers, who startedAutism Speaks after finding out their grandchild hadautism.
“After a breakfast I had with Suzanne, I was inspired tooffer free fashion camps during the summer at ourNantucket store. We block off scheduled studio timesto accommodate families that might find it difficult toparticipate in a public group setting and offer them pri-vate classes in the summer.”
Certain social circles are circulating the scoop aboutFashion Camp as well. Catherine Zeta Jones' and“Curb Your Enthusiasm's” Cheryl Hines' kids took partin her Fashion Camp this past summer on Nantucket.
This is nothing new though to Fudge. Hollywood’s sty-lish set has followed her for years.
When all is said and done, the captivating designerhopes to create a fashion empire based on a core goalof making fashion fun to wear while encouraging theinner designer in all of us. So far so good!
Look for Cheryl Fudge on the Samantha Brown showon the Travel Channel May 27 and a satellite FashionCamp this summer at Malibu Country Mart..www.che-rylfudge.com
Cheryl Fudge 1010 Montana Avenue, Santa MonicaTel 310.393.3333 23 Federal Street, Nantucket tel 508.228.9155Malibu Country Mart, Malibu
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e is the soul of the Company, its founder and creator. He leaves his daring mark on
every single piece designed for de GRISOGONO. For Fawaz Gruosi, everything began
one day in 1952… President, owner and founder of the company de GRISOGONO, not-
hing predestined Fawaz Gruosi to become one of the most sought-after watchmakers and
jewellers of his generation. Born on the 8th of August 1952, he spent his childhood in
Florence with his mother. Driven by the need to find a job, but also out of interest in beauty
and art in general, he left school at 18 in order to train as a sales assistant with a famous
Florentine jeweller. Seven years later, the latter asked Fawaz Gruosi to oversee the opening
of a new store in London, first as a consultant to the firm, a position that quickly saw him
evolve into store manager for a period of four years.
At only 30, he was noticed by the Alizera family, official agent to Harry Winston, who of-
fered him the position of representative in Saudi Arabia. Enterprising and dynamic, Fawaz
Gruosi agreed to take up the challenge. After three years, he returned to Europe, where
he was immediately contacted by the Bulgari company. Gianni Bulgari, a cult name in
the world of jewellery, created a new position for him within Bulgari Precious Trading, put-
ting his complete trust in him. He thus became the first within the group to have access
to the brand new high-jewellery collections, which he would be responsible for selling
worldwide, except for the Bulgari stores, of which there were only eight back then. A fan-
tastic field of opportunities opened up before Fawaz Gruosi, enabling him to fill up his
address book with the numerous relationships he built up. It was a unique and extremely
enriching experience, but when Gianni Bulgari left the company, he decided to follow suit
and stand on his own two feet. In 1993, without any commercial strategy, he founded de
GRISOGONO with two associates. Based in rue du Rhône in Geneva, Fawaz Gruosi offe-
red his customers exclusive art objects and began to express his creativity through inventive
and precious jewellery. Shortly after, the de GRISOGONO style took shape through ever
more surprising designs and volumes.
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In 1996, not even a year after Fawaz Gruosi
parted company with his two associates, a new
chapter opened for de GRISOGONO. Driven by
a continuous urge to anticipate trends without
fearing to stray from the beaten track, Fawaz
Gruosi restored the prestige of black diamonds,
which had been neglected by jewellers for de-
cades. Indeed, he discovered a 190 carat gem
called “Black Orlov” as he came across it by
chance whilst reading. Fawaz Gruosi was lite-
rally fascinated by this black dia-
mond. He then decided to dedicate
to it an absolutely unique jewellery
collection, which met with raptu-
rous acclaim. Only three years after
its launching, the per carat price of
the black diamond literally explo-
ded on the precious stones market
– quite an unprecedented event!
Today, these black diamonds adorn
necklaces, earrings, rings, and bra-
celets, wonderfully enhancing vo-
luptuous pearls, blazing rubies,
deep emeralds, or quite simply
white diamonds. Encouraged by his
unexpected success, Fawaz Gruosi
kept trusting his instincts. His jewel-
lery creations, recognizable
amongst thousands, seduced the
customers and surprised the profes-
sionals.
In 2000, after acquiring considera-
ble experience as a jeweller, Fawaz
Gruosi chose to enter the world of
watchmaking and presented his
first-ever watch at BaselWorld. He
called it Instrumento N°Uno. It was
only the first in a series of succes-
ses. Thanks to Fawaz Gruosi’s in-
ventiveness, the de GRISOGONO
Company, launched more than 20
watch collections between 2000
and 2009, all distinguishing them-
selves on exclusive and original de-
signs. At the same time, de
GRISOGONO’s jewellery collecti-
ons were enriched with new designs
using stingray (galuchat), opalescent diamonds
– “Icy Diamonds” – or a new shade of gold with
a brown glint called “Browny Brown Gold”. All
these inventions have been praised by the cus-
tomers and are a testimony to Fawaz Gruosi’s
insatiable inspiration.
Fawaz Gruosi has always been inventive. Neit-
her gemmologist nor designer, he owes his suc-
cess in the first place to his passion and curiosity
and, no doubt, to his genuine creative talent.
Avoiding fashionable gimmicks, he plays with
trends, sometimes against the tide, only liste-
ning to his inspiration. “Everything I see around
me, in nature or in everyday objects, is a source
of inspiration”, he confides.
He trusts his intuitions, always refusing to give
way before what others would deem impossible.
He follows no commercial rules, and still suc-
ceeds in everything he does. A hard worker
whose uncompromising, demanding nature is
here to serve the highest standards, Fawaz
Gruosi willingly admits to being impatient. “I like
reactivity, I want things to move fast”, he confi-
des. “The people who work with me must ac-
cept that”. Also, he never takes a holiday! “ I
find it very hard to relax, some people even
think that I am a maniac”. He also has very few
spare-time activities, but many passions, such
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as dogs, good wine and good food; alas, too
often unquenched, due to a lack of time. Still
he manages to keep some spare time for his
daughters, Allegra and Violetta. Fawaz Gruosi
is also on the watch when it comes to acquire
antiques – preferably Florentine – or works of
art. “As far as my collections of objects or pain-
tings are concerned, I trust my intuition, as for
everything else. It doesn’t matter whether it is a
classical or a contemporary piece, I am simply
an aesthete.” An implacable truth that has been
evidenced for 15 years, through the watch and
jewellery collections by de GRISOGONO, reve-
aling with every piece the daring passion of their
creator. When asked? I do things out of passion
, I create out of Instinct. He is an atypical entre-
preneur. By dint of daring and creativity, this
passionate man has turned de GRISOGONO
into an internationally recognized brand.
how do you see de GrISoGono’s achieve-
ments in the last 16 years?
In the first place, I really want to emphasize that
de GRISOGONO’s success is based on team-
work. I haven’t made de GRISOGONO on my
own. As a founder, president and designer, it is
true that my role is on the foreground, to create
the buzz through our creations and our events;
however, I am only the standard bearer of an
enthusiast and motivated team. There lies, wit-
hout a doubt, one of our strengths: there is a
team spirit at de GRISOGONO, and we must
ensure that we perpetuate it as the company
grows.
de GRISOGONO has experienced spectacular
progression: the number of staff has almost
doubled in three years, as well as the turnover.
How do you manage this growth? Unbridled
growth is a company’s worst enemy. This requi-
res fast structural adaptation, considerable in-
vestments, and constant risk-taking. For some
years, we have taken on an important work re-
garding our structure: we have consolidated the
foundations, developed our production capaci-
ties thanks to new watch making and jewellery
workshops, and strengthened our executive, fi-
nancial, and commercial management, so that
we can feel serene about our future. Our or-
ganization is now ready to manage the expected
growth.
Instrument n° Uno. Automatic movement - dual time - large date aperture - crown set with
a natural black diamond. Black lacquered dial, 18K red gold appliqué Arabic numerals,
water-resistant to 30 meters.
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what are your priorities in terms of distribution?
With 7 subsidiaries in France, Italy, UK, USA, Japan,
Saint-Barthélemy and Hong-Kong, 16 stores and almost
180 retailers worldwide, we now have an extremely ef-
ficient distribution network. We can’t do everything at
the same time. Our priority is to strengthen our position
on those markets where we are firmly established.
how would you define de GrISoGono’s distinctive
features?
What is Fawaz Gruosi’s touch? My strength lies in being
anti-commercial! I do things out of passion, I create out
of instinct. If I had followed every advice of those who
know about jewellery and watchmaking, the de GRISO-
GONO company would certainly not be here. We are
not interested in doing what others have done very well.
Creativity and boldness are the key reasons for our suc-
cess. de GRISOGONO’s independence allows us to take
risks and venture where others don’t. That is how we
can present original creations that find an audience. We
do not need a great deal of marketing research to pre-
sent a new watch or a jewellery creation: either we be-
lieve in what we develop and do all we can to finish and
launch the product, or we cut it off. This freedom of
creation is certainly an asset, and it surely shows in the
creations designed by de GRISOGONO.
how do you explain the impressive rise of de
GrISoGono?
The secret is to maintain creativity, to maintain
our determination to do things well; you need
to feel the urge to go further. You can find this
drive everywhere at de GRISOGONO and, quite
obviously, this is what moves the company for-
ward. Although both competences are para-
mount to the success of any company, we are
more creative people rather than finance spe-
cialists, which is obviously telling on our collecti-
ons. This is perhaps another reason why de
GRISOGONO has managed to emerge
amongst the giants of the industry.
ring in white gold, set with 0.5 carat of white diamonds,
14.2 carats of "Icy Diamonds" and a South Sea pearl
earrings in white gold set with 204 white
diamonds of 6.30 carats and 72 black
diamonds of 4.20 carats
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the 7th edition of top Marques Monaco proved to be
exactly what we had forecasted: a veritable triumph!
Four days filled with marvelous surprises, stupefying
chic and classic beauty. When smart air parked its
plane on the esplanade of the Grimaldi Forum, little
did anyone know that it was a presage of things to
come! top Marques Monaco was definitely operating
under another dimension, attested by the fact that all
the exhibitors were already in place before the the ice-
landic cloud explosion hit the headlines; the only live
supercar show in the world was on the road to making
headlines of its own.
the internationally renowned couturier, kenZo ta-
kada opened top Marques Monaco under a beautiful
blue sky. Greeted by top Marques Monaco chairman,
ToP MARQues
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Queen of the Riviera, with over 700 years of history behind her, the Princely Family has
endeavored to make the Principality of Monaco a place where history, science, sports,
culture, art and humanitarian interests play a prominent role. And when it comes to
cars, you have to look far and wide to find another city that is more endowed with the
automobile heritage that Monaco has. It thus comes as no surprise that Top Marques
Monaco, the only live supercar show in the world, makes its home in this privileged
site on the Mediterranean.
Hits tHe Lucky seven
30,000 visitors · euro 100 MiLLion in saLes
Lawrie Lewis, and the Lloyds international Private Ban-
king Managing Director, Piero Grandi, and Mr Franck
Müller, the talented watch entrepreneur, kenZo exu-
ded a fragrance of Zen and harmony throughout his
tour of the various stands. His laughter translated his
delight at what he saw, as exhibitors and media melted
at the twinkle in his eyes and
the gorgeous smile on his
face. Having retired in 1999,
everyone was under the hyp-
notic spell of his charm and
awed by his presence.
kenZo loved to touch every-
thing with his hands as well as
with his eyes; after all, one
cannot deny that he does
have a magic touch. after all
was said and done, kenZo
praised top Marques Monaco
for its diversity, quality and the
breathtaking beauty of the
show. However frequently in
and out of the cars or on and off the impressive motor-
bikes, one could not discern his favorites; the consum-
mate artist reveled in it all.
top Marques Monaco welcomed James Bond, alias sir
roger Moore, who gave exhibitors and medias alike the
By Ahn'nâ Hargrove
MonAco 2010
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suave 007 approach. captivated eyes followed the de-
bonair agent from stand to stand, his alarming smile,
keeping everyone in tow. sir roger Moore is a frequent
visitor and friend of top Marques Monaco and lends it
his support in a style and manner which rivals none. you
can imagine the surprise of the Design by Dante whose
team (all dressed to kill as 007 agents) came face to
face with the real Mccoy! an emotional moment tran-
spired when sir roger Moore, reminiscing on his Bond
days, got a glimpse of the aston Martin rapide; this
gorgeous 4-door masterpiece has undergone many a
change since the days of his DB5, especially the wrist-
watch that actually opens the car...
visitors came from around the coast for the rolex Mas-
ters tennis open and the MiPtv in cannes, as well as
other events throughout the area; they streamed
through the doors to view the top…the test Drive Pits
filled the avenue Princesse Grace with
noises it had never heard since last year.
the Marussia’s 1 and 2 pivoted around
the Grand Prix circuit of Monte-carlo,
with Wiesmann’s, v-MaX motorbikes
and other smashing supercars close on
their tails. inside the salle ravel, the vi-
sitors marveled at eco chic translated
by the nLv Quant, silver magnificence
in luxurious splendor; and the Pagani
tricolore; ulti-
mate perfection!
seven (that num-
ber again) of our
fantastic super-
cars lined up in
front of the Hotel
de Paris, stop-
ping all traffic
with their win-
ning looks. the
Monaco tourist
authority (Dtc)
sponsored a chic
soirée in the opulent salle empire for top Marques Mo-
naco sponsors and exhibitors. the Place du casino
brightened up as cars rarely or never seen took their pla-
ces in the impressive square. Monte-carlo by night con-
tinued thereafter down at the celebrated Black Legend.
early saturday morning, a phone call informed us that
His serene Highness had successfully returned from
London where he had opened the "Grace kelly: style
icon" exhibition at the victoria and albert Museum.
HsH Prince albert ii of Monaco has continually suppor-
ted top Marques Monaco since its beginnings. kenZo
returned to the show to meet Him, surrounded by the
directors of top Marques Watches, steven saltzman
and Médéric Del Monaco.
the 6 to 6 experience supercar club rally from spain to
Monte-carlo: 75 supercar owners driving down avenue
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Princesse Grace to the ul-
timate car show. affluent
aficionados of supercars,
these guys wanted to see
if top Marques Monaco
was all that they had
heard it was!
china and spain weren’t
the only visitors who
came from afar. on be-
half of HH sheikh ahmed
Bin rashed al Maktourn, Mohammed al kamali and
Dr. sulaiman al Fahim, both members of a senior dele-
gation from the uae national olympic committee from
Dubai, explored the fascinating top Marques Monaco
automobiles, receiving the royal treatment from Ferrari.
this year, 44% of the stands were new, and they have
practically all rebooked requesting more space. the
leads and contacts made at top Marques Monaco went
beyond their expectations. surprisingly enough, the rus-
sians headed 5 stands in the salle ravel; young, dyna-
mic creators who have entered the scene and have
begun to make a significant mark in the industry.
excellent reviews flowed from all exhibitors who are al-
ready booking their spaces for 2011. this is evident
proof that the B2B (business-to-business) platform of
top Marques Monaco gets the results the manufactu-
rers are seeking. extremely positive sales figures gros-
sing nearly eur 100 Million showed that luxury is still
skirting the crisis. sales from Pagani, Maserati, Porsche
cayenne, Fisker (massive number of sales), Lazareth
bio-fuel motorbikes, rebeillon watches, van Dutch
boats, ruf, and Garia (the electric luxury golf kart) were
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indeed very noteworthy. Fabergé, brought by Pavel Bo-
bylev from Prague impressed many visitors, as well as
the fine of refined jewellery by La Piramide, sabbadini
and stardust. exclusive bags by aznom also made a
great impact.
Marussia – the first supercar from russia - was the most
popular car in the test-drives Pits; the radical from uk
Garage blew your head off; while the orange monster,
the savage, truly gave people something to look at as
it careened down avenue Princesse Grace; while down
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on the Port, several boats awai-
ted the lucky potential buyers
who love the sea.
top Marques Monaco turned
out to be an exercise of cerebral
futility! 30,000 people crowded
the aisles of the Grimaldi
Forum, enthralled and excited
about what their eyes saw. ce-
lebrities like kenZo, sir roger
Moore were joined by others
like Flavio Briatore who announced his return to F1; as
Monaco’s stéphane ruffier, moto champ Loris capi-
rossi; F1’s Giovanno Lavaggi, Jordan Laws, pop music
DJ/mixer; and a myriad of other stars (footballers from
nice, several F1 drivers who were not in shanghai).
sunday, tennis fans finally had a break until the two
spaniards would battle it out to see who would be
champ of the hard turf at the rolex Masters tennis
open. From the looks of the entrance at 10h25, top
Marques Monaco was in for its own cloud of visitors.
seven ... is indeed the magic number that makes top
Marques Monaco the most unique live supercar show
in the world. a four-day festival of the most prestigious
automobiles on the planet, plus art, yachts, planes, col-
lectors and exclusive timepieces, fabulous jewellery, and
products from the luxury industries.
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The world’s oldest Swiss Haute Horlogerie manu-
facture with 255 years of uninterrupted history, opened
its first boutique in India, located in New Delhi at the
DLF Emporio Mall.
The inauguration was organized
March 11th, 2010 in the pre-
sence of Mr Marc Guten, Inter-
national Director of Vacheron
Constantin and Mr. Yassin Tag,
Brand Manager for Middle East
& Indian Subcontinent who were
sharing this special occasion with
their long-term partners Mr. &
Mrs. Anoop Mehta, Directors of
Dia Precious Jewelry Pvt. Ltd.,
exclusive distributors of Vacheron
Constantin in India.
Located at the first floor of the
DLF Emporio Mall, the new bou-
tique marks the Vacheron Con-
stantin’s very first in India. In line
with the design aesthetic of the manufacture’s histori-
cal Maison in the heart of Geneva, the new boutique
features an elegant and warm interior design with al-
most 50 square metres, highlighted by precious mate-
rials such as wood, marble and leather, all reflecting
the serene intimacy and welcome atmosphere charac-
teristics of the Vacheron Constantin spirit.
This new boutique offers the entire range
of services of Vacheron Constantin with no-
tably a complete collection of exquisite ti-
mepieces displayed in refined showcases
and the after-sales service.
To celebrate the grand opening of the bou-
tique in New Delhi, Vacheron Constantin
showcases the most ultimate timepieces -
High Jewellery Collection and High Com-
plications Collection, which embody the
quintessential know-how and masterful
craftsmanship tradition of Vacheron Con-
stantin in the specialized field of Métiers
d’Art decorative arts and creative horology.
Grand OpeninGs
a n d
Grande s COmp l i C at i On s
FIRST VACHERON CONSTANTIN BOUTIQUES ININDIA AND THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
From left to right: Mr. Yassin Tag, Mrs. Devaunshi Mehta, Mr. Marc Guten,
Mr. Anoop Mehta, a model, Mrs. Swati Mehta, Mr. Chetan Mehta
Mr Yassin Tag and Mr Jamal Matar
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Patrimony Grandes Complications at the top of
the hierarchy of precious metals, denotes the
highest prestige in fine watchmaking. Extre-
mely rare, it can be used to protect only watch
movements of the most elaborate complexity.
Vacheron Constantin thus gives full honour to
this most precious of metals by choosing it to
encase the very complicated movements of
three models introduced in 2010.
Three weeks after the opening in India, Vache-
ron Constantain unveils a new exclusive bou-
tique in Riyadh. This boutique is the second in
the Middle East after Dubai, and the very first
in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – located in
the heart of Olaya Street, the bustling trade
hub of Riyadh.
In line with the design aesthetic values of the
historical Vacheron Constantin Maison in Ge-
neva, the new boutique offers an exclusive and
warm setting with a comforting atmosphere,
dedicated to technical and precious Haute
Horlogerie. It is adorned to highlight the
spectacular architecture and stylish interiors
with precious wood, leather and fine furnishings crea-
ting an atmosphere of confidence and serenity.
For collectors and watch aficionados, the boutique hou-
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HOw THe JacKsOn 5were DiscOVereD
This is probably one of
the most legend-filled
story about Michael
Jackson and his
brothers. There are
many different stories
about who discovered
them and when. The
truth, as confirmed by
several of the brothers,
is as following. Motown
artists Bobby Taylor and Gladys Knight had «The
Jackson 5» open their shows at Chicago’s The Guys'
and Gals' Cocktail Lounge and Restaurant. Both
Knight and Taylor were extremely impressed with the
boys and decided to bring them to the atten-
tion of Motown. Bobby Taylor invited the
brothers and father Joe to live at his Detroit
apartment on July 22, 1968. Due to shortage
of beds, they had to sleep on the floor. The
next day, Motown executive Suzanne de Passe
and Taylor persuaded Motown founder and
owner Berry Gordy to let «The Jackson 5» au-
dition at Motown. The brothers sang James
Brown’s «I Got The Feeling». Gordy, who was
very reluctant to receive them before the au-
dition, was blown away. He immediately de-
cided to sign the boys and to make huge stars
out of them.
In November of the same year Berry Gordy invited
the Jackson brothers to his villa where they met Mo-
town’s shakers and rollers. They performed before
Motown stars, executives and creative people, and
later met Diana Ross and several other stars. This
was famously depicted in the ABC mini-series «The
Jacksons – An American Dream». Gordy came up
with a great plan to introduce the Jackson 5 to the
world. He simply had Diana Ross do it. The Jackson
5 made their TV debut on «The Ed Sullivan Show»,
singing their first single «I Want You Back». After the
performance, Ed Sullivan asked Diana Ross, who was
in the audience to stand up. He then proclaimed that
she had discovered the «Jackson 5» in Gary, IN. The
same was written on the back cover of the group’s
first album which was called «Diana Ross Presents
The Jackson 5».
There is not much that hasn’t been said about Michael Jackson after his tragic deathon June 25 of this year. But what really remains? His fans will say: a legend, the Kingof Pop. His friends and family say: a man who was too kind for this world. Or, as hissister Janet put it: To you he was a superstar, to us he was family. Here we are goingto look at the beginnings and what made this young boy the most famous person thathas ever lived – well within his lifetime.
By Paul Voth
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When «The Jackson 5» were inducted into the
«Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame» on May 16, 1997,
Michael Jackson remembered those first
months during his acceptance speech. Of that
party at Berry Gordy’s house he said: «Berry
Gordy, you promised us four consecutive num-
ber one records. And you delivered them all. I’ll
never forget it. It was a first in music history».
MicHael & Diana rOss
When Michael and his brothers were signed at
Motown Records, one of Michael’s biggest wis-
hes was to meet his idol Diana Ross. That par-
ticular wish came true very soon, when the boys
and father Joe met her and other stars at a
party held by Motown founder Berry Gordy. Mi-
chael and Diana developed a deep friendship
over the years.
At some point in the nineties Michael and
Diana had a mysterious falling out, which they
must have resolved. As the world now knows, he
named her back-up guardian of his children if his
mom was not willing or able to take that role.
After Michael Jackson’s death, tapes have surfaced
in which the singer speaks of deep feelings of love for
Diana Ross. Whether they were reciprocated or not
is a mystery for
the ages.
THe BrOTHers
The relationship
between Michael
and his brothers
wasn't always
easy. There were
the pillow-fights
in hotel rooms
while on tour.
There were the
pranks played on
grown-ups. But
there was also
the rivalry and
other troubles.
Another issue
was the fact, that Michael was so obviously the star
of the band. Sure, there was the handsome Jermaine
and Jacky who were popular too. But wherever they
went, Michael was the star. It went even so far that
sometimes they were introduced as «Michael Jackson
and The Jackson 5» – and this was back in the se-
venties, before «Off The Wall», before «Thriller», «Bil-
lie Jean» and all the rest.
leaVing MOTOwn
By the mid-seventies The Jackson 5 weren't as suc-
cessful as they used to. The last number two hit in
the US is the 1974 single «Dancing Machine». Their
last single released under Motown is the beautiful «All
I Do Is Think Of You» which peaks at 50 in the US
R&B charts and fails to chart in the US mainstream
charts or in the UK.
Michael and his brothers put more and more pres-
sure on Motown to let them write and produce their
own work. But Motown was beginning its decline and
it seems that CEO Berry Gordy was unwilling to make
changes.
Ultimately the Jackson brothers decided to leave Mo-
town. With one exception: Jermaine. The lead singer
of the Jackson family band,
before Michael joined, had
married Gordy's daughter
Hazel and felt indebted to his
father-in-law. He remained
with Motown and left the
Jackson 5. He later released
a few albums which never
had the same kind of success
he had enjoyed with the
Jackson 5 in their heyday. To
replace Jermaine, the youn-
gest Jackson brother Randy
joined the band. The group
signed with CBS records in
1976 and changed their
name to «The Jacksons» be-
cause Motown legally stop-
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ped them from using the name «The Jackson
5» any longer. They released 6 albums before
Michael left the band in 1984, effectively dis-
solving the band. Some of the biggest Jack-
sons hits which are still well known today are
«Blame It On The Boogie», «Shake Your Body
Down (To The Ground)», «Can You Feel It»,
«Enjoy Yourself», «State Of Shock» (with Mick
Jagger) and more.
THe JacKsOns sPliT
In 1984 The Jacksons (The Jacksons plus Jer-
maine) embarked upon a nationwide tour.
During that tour Michael's striving for creative
control and his expectations of his brothers lead to
the inevitable: The Jacksons split. What ensued was
a first major upset between the Jackson brothers.
With the brothers' age differences it must have been
difficult to keep things together for as long as they
had. The traditional Jehova's Witnesses upbringing
they had would have been a huge help in this. That,
however, can only last for so long. Additionally, Mi-
chael wanted more control over what he did as an
artist. The 1982 album «Thriller» had already made
him a super-star in his own right. It is not easy having
a little brother who works in the same field as you,
only with a lot more success. Once the split came
about, the anger and frustration on both sides lead
to confrontations and some legal disputes. Michael
Jackson donated his earnings from the tour to chari-
table organizations. That was the last time Michael
recorded or toured with his brothers.
leaVing THe nesT
After the split from his brothers, Michael withdrew
from the family and dedicated all of his time to wor-
king on his solo career. He released the hugely suc-
cessful «Bad» album in 1987 after writing «We Are
The World» for the «USA For Africa» charity project
in 1985. «Bad» spawned a massive 4 number one
singles and 2 top ten hits. The least successful single
in the US-charts was «Another Part Of Me» which was
released during the Bad
World Tour and peaked
at "only" 11.
THe resT is HisTOry
In 1991 Michael Jack-
son released the heavily
anticipated Dangerous
Album. One of the big-
gest selling albums ever
and the biggest selling
album of the nineties, it
included hits like «Black
Or White», «Remember
The Time», «Give In To
Me» and many more.
«Heal The World» was
another big hit all
around the world, except
for the USA.
From day one the sales
figures of the «Dange-
rous» album
were astronomi-
cal and solidified
the image of Mi-
chael Jackson as
a living legend. His «Dangerous World Tour»
broke record after record.
Michael Jackson was also entered into the
«Guinness Book Of World Records» as having
donated more money to charity than any
other artist that ever lived. He still holds that
record, along with many, many more. Those
days were the last times that Michael could
really enjoy his life. The problems had already
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begun. In the eighties Michael had had an ac-
cident during the filming of a commercial for
«Pepsi», in which part of his scalp was burned.
An injury he never recovered from. It was also
the time that he was diagnosed with «Vitiligo».
A skin condition that slowly but unstoppably de-
stroyed the color-pigmentation of his skin, es-
sentially turning him white.
Those problems along with other health issues
like a lung condition he had since birth were joi-
ned by extortion and public accusations against
him. Eventually he was tried and found inno-
cent, but not until 10 years after the first accu-
sations. By that time he was already branded a
pervert, a weirdo.
The astonishing thing was not only that Michael
survived all of these things. He also released
music throughout and after these ordeals. And
successfully. The «HIStory» album which was re-
leased after the first allegations became the big-
gest selling double-album of its time. Statues
were erected all over the world to promote the
album and Michael kept selling out stadiums and
breaking sales records.
No matter what he had to go through or what was
done to him, his music always shone through. No
other artist has had to go through anything remotely
as career-ending as Michael Jackson, emerging with
a still intact career at the other end.
The perfection, dedication and endless talent and
love for music are the things that have never before
come together in one single man in this way. And
they never will again.
So lay back, play your favourite Michael Jackson re-
cord and thank God that you had the pleasure to
have witnessed that period of time in which Michael
Jackson walked the Earth.
As for Michael - I will leave you with one of his most
memorable quotes:
«If you enter this world knowing you are
loved and you leave this world knowing the
same, then everything that happens in bet-
ween can be dealt with.»
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The Jackson Family Charitable Foundation, a
not for profit organization, was established by
Joseph and Katherine Jackson for the purpose
of developing the Jackson Family Museum &
Cultural Center, Michael Jackson Performing
Arts Center & Concert Hall, and Michael
Jackson Memorial Pavilion to be built in the
birthplace of the Jackson musical family;
Gary, Indiana. The Jackson Family Center is
to be both a memorial to their son Michael
and a tribute to their entire family. In addition,
the Jackson Family Charitable Foundation will
support cultural,
social and educa-
tional projects as
well as carry on
the philanthropic
work of Michael
Jackson.
The Jackson Fa-
mily Center will
also include va-
rious other ele-
ments that will
compliment the
Museum and Per-
forming Arts Cen-
ter, making the
By eddie sahuri · photo dina hall
The Jackson Family cenTer in Gary, indiana
The Jackson Family Foundation PreliminaryMaster Plan Narrative Gary, Indiana Initiative
Joseph JacKson
K at h e r i n e Jac K s o n
a n d
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entire develop-
ment a major, dy-
namic, exciting,
year around re-
gional and global
attraction. These
elements are ex-
pected to include
a world class hotel
with an eight story
shaded atrium, a
Jackson Family
Conference Cen-
ter, fine and ca-
sual dining,
boutique retail
stores, night-life entertainment lounges, a
major Cineplex theatre, a light passenger rail
connection to the Adam Benjamin Transit
Station in downtown Gary, a light rail and bus
terminal with various retail and dining
facilities within, funding for beautification of
the Gary downtown area, an element of low
rise residential units, an arboretum and bota-
nical garden, improvements to the existing
parks, improvements to existing sports facili-
ties, and re-design of the existing golf courses
to make them the first of their kind as ecolo-
gically-designed world class courses. The
main elements of the Jackson Family Center
will be connected with an enclosed pedestrian
concourse for ease of access in a conditioned
space, both summer and winter.
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To develop and operate these elements, the
Jackson Development and Marketing Corpo-
ration will be responsible for the overall pro-
ject development, management, and general
operations of the Jackson Family Center Pro-
ject. The Jackson Family Foundation will ma-
nage and facilitate the philanthropic work of
the foundation.
From dining to retail and entertainment, to
learning about the history of the Jackson Fa-
mily, the Jackson Family Center will be a
“must visit” immersive and interactive experi-
ence destination for millions of fans and tou-
rists from around the world. Featuring state-
of-the-art entertainment experiences, the Per-
forming Arts Center will be a one-of-a-kind
concert hall featuring the absolute pinnacle
of acoustical systems and technology availa-
ble. The museum will be an entertaining and
interactive cultural experience. The retail mix
will feature the world’s largest Jackson mer-
chandise selection. All of the elements from
the architecture to the presentations will be
of world caliber to make the Jackson Family
Center a true world caliber destination for not
only the fans of the Jackson Family but for
world travelers of all interests.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
Low Rise Residential Element
Jackson Family Museum & Cultural Center
Michael Jackson Performing Arts Center and
Concert Hall + Michael Jackson Memorial Pavilion
Jackson Family Conference Center
Enclosed Pedestrian Concourse
Hotel with an 8-Story Shaded Atrium + Retail,
Dining, Night Life & Cinema Complex
Light Passenger Rail Terminal + Retail,
Market Hall & Dining
First of its kind Ecological Designed World Class
Golf Course
Parking Structure
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The location of the Jackson Family Center will
be fronting on interstate 80/94 and with two
major entrances from Grant Street and
Broadway. The Jackson Family Center had all
the support and the help from the city of Gary
and under the visionary leadership and initia-
tive of Mayor Rudy Clay in collaboration with
the City Council members and the support of
the administrative staff of the City of Gary.
The development is intended to provide em-
ployment and business opportunities to the
residents and businesses of Gary both during
the period of con-
struction and after,
for ongoing operati-
ons of the Center.
The project is being
envisioned as a major
catalyst to bring eco-
nomic development
and growth to the
City for the benefit of
all.
This preliminary mas-
ter plan is presented
by The Jackson Fa-
mily Foundation; Joseph Jackson and Kathe-
rine Jackson and Simon Sahouri in
conjunction with a large team of professionals
to make this dream a reality. AuCopia Inter-
national with it’s team as consultants and the
draft conceptual master plan design was
created by Igino V. Pellizzari. For any additio-
nal information regarding the project please
go to www.jacksonfamilyfoundation.us e-mail
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I WAS THEREBy Rose Marie Perez
I’m on a plane headed for Mallorca, a small Mediterranean island
that has long been a permanent place of residence (or a home
away from home) for many celebrities like Catherina Zeta-Jones,
Michael Douglas, Annie Lennox, Claudia Schiffer, Cynthia
Charles, Julian Lennon, Michael Schumacher, Steve McManaman
and Joseph Jackson.
It’s Friday and I’m on my way to my first interview with J., a new
Diamond Cardholder who has asked Totalprestige to promote his
private resort: Villa Scorpio
1756
A MediterrAneAn PArAdiseVIll A ScoRPIo
1857
Some of his staff are waiting for me at the
airport to pick me up and they drove me
with the resort private car to visit his man-
sion, in which also can be reached di-
rectly by helicopter.
It’s a sunny day and the landscape is truly
awesome. It’s so quiet and peaceful here!
Once at the mansion they lead me to my
room, as I will stay here over the week-
end. I’m then invited to tour the resi-
dence. These are the key words that
come to my mind as I tour the premises:
Beauty, quality, good taste, relaxation...
The time has come for my interview with
J., a German millionaire entrepreneur
who owns several residences throughout
the world.
Now that I’ve met him, I am pleased to
add that he’s got an exquisite good taste,
has a charming personality... and that it
is a real pleasure to deal with him. Here’s
a man who is proud of his professional
success and of the fact that he has always
been true to himself and to his personal
convictions.
He tells me that he wants to promote his
private resort, but only within a closed cir-
cle. J. laughs and cheerfully replies ‘Ya!’
when I ask him with a smile on my face:
"So... you want this done ‘off-market?’"
He explains that Villa Scorpio is an extra-
ordinary place (as it is, indeed!) and
should therefore be available only to ex-
traordinary people. He lists some of the
celebrities who have spent time at Villa
Scorpio (all of them through ‘word of
mouth’ referrals), seeking a haven to es-
cape from annoying paparazzi and daily
stress, in order to relax and enjoy their
stay for a few weeks or for just a week-
end. It’s not necessary to book the entire
mansion: Guests can also book a private
suite. I must add that this resort is also
available for top level events.
Then we tour the entire mansion once
again, but now together. The swimming
pool is... impressive! The surrounding
landscape is... incredible! I notice some
images of scorpions embroidered on cus-
hions and engraved on a bench, so I ask
J., "What about these?" He smiles, shrugs
his shoulders casually and replies, "Ah, its
simple... I'm a Scorpio!"
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MALLORCAMallorca (Majorca), to many considered the capital of theBalearic Islands (Menorca and Ibiza), lies in the Mediterraneansea off the south east cost of Mainland spain.
By lVH Staff
60
From the onset of mass tourism in the 1960's, Mal-
lorca has without a doubt become one of thee most
popular destinations in Europe. Its proximity to all
major cities in Europe, beautiful weather, nightlife
and wide range of attractions from the 14th century
Gothic cathedral to the excellent restaurants, fashion
shops continues to attract tourists by the numbers.
Last year the Son Sant Joan International Airport of
Mallorca recorded over 20 Million visitors to the Is-
land, second only to Las Vegas.
To the untrained traveler, a visit to Mallorca will place
you among the crowded tourists and beaches in the
capital Palma. However head north, approximately
60 km towards Mancor and a whole new world
awaits you in the town of Petra.
This sleepy town of sand colored houses would be
completely off the tourist map if it were not the birth-
place of Mallorca's most famous son, Fray Junipero
Serra. Born in 1713 he became a priest in 1730 and
worked as a missionary in Mexico from 1749 to
1763. At the age of 54 he was sent to California; the
missions he established there grew into some Ame-
rica's largest cities including San Diego and San
Francisco.
To this day you can visit the house where Serra's pa-
rents lived, a museum devoted to his life and work,
the font where he was baptized and a plaque outside
the same church describing him as a “Explorer Mis-
sionary hero civilizer.” Along the street leading to his
birthplace are decorations of majolica tiles depicting
him baptizing Native Americans.
The beautiful Muro beach, the cleanest I have seen,
is unparalleled and completes the scenery of tran-
quility, contemplation and meditation of the town.
The surroundings remind you of Tuscany but with a
Spanish flair.
There is another gem to Petra not many but the cho-
sen few have discovered. Out of nowhere, like a mi-
rage on a sunny day, from the narrow winding roads
we stumbled upon the massive gates of a very large
private resort “Residencia Real” (Royal Residence).
So seclusive like the Fort Knox bullion depository, se-
curity camera flashes greeted us as the paparazzi
greet those walking the red carpet at the Oscars. En-
graved on the gates is the world famous Freemason
symbol. We discovered from locals nearby that
among other activities it is used also as a Grand
lodge for the Freemasons in Mallorca.
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From the design of “Residencia Real”, you can tell it
was made to exude power, wealth and total privacy.
Our curiosity got the better of us. We searched for days,
asking various acquaintances and making numerous
phone calls. Finally we found a valuable lead that di-
rected us to the company Ezra Group AG (www.Ezra-
Group.de). After listening to us talk about our love of
the town Petra and the reasons for us wanting to ex-
plore the property, Mr. Andrew Shawn, Chief Executive
officer of Ezra Group /AG, agreed to grant us an hour
access to the resort three days later.
What if you slept and in your sleep you dreamt that you
went to heaven. And there found and plucked the most
strange and beautiful flower. And what if, when you
woke up you still had that flower in your hand! What if?
That was the feeling we had going through “Residencia
Real”. Designed to perfection, it is a wonder to behold.
The landscaping is one to marvel about. With over 500
Palm trees imported from the mainland, Residencia
Real is the largest collection on any world resort. Flo-
wers and plants from all parts of the world greet you as
you wonder through the plethora of amenities: Helicop-
ter landing pads, a man made lake, a Golf putting-
green, custom heated swimming pools. Tennis courts,
basketball courts, A country club lounge, custom jog-
ging path surrounding the whole resort etc.
Two villas grace the property. Villa Vista Tramontana,
with over 16,000 sq feet, 8 king size suits, it gives you
a picturesque view of the Tramontana mountains. Go
further north and a second 8,000 sq feet Villa “El Scor-
pion” awaits you. Both villas are furnished with the most
custom luxury furniture collection from nearly every cor-
ner of the globe. Marble walls, granite bathrooms, sto-
nes comparable in size to those that built the
Colosseum in Rome, wellness, Jakuzzi, fitness, flat
screens, conference rooms, literally everything to mes-
merize the mind. It is a labor of love.
The large solar panels, satellite dishes, wireless com-
munication and private water wells did not go unnoti-
ced. This place is built for self sufficiency. We learned
from the staff that Disney filmed the promotion of High
school Musical II in Europe at this resort.
What struck me most was how attention had been paid
to every little detail. For example there is jogging path
that runs through the whole resort, that would give one
the feeling of running through paradise. As our alloted
time was almost over, I inquired how members move
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around the other cities. I must have caught him off
guard, with his mind occupied with the paper he was
reading. He answered nonchalantly. “Oh, we have a 9
seater Citation XL Private Jet that belongs to the resort
and is on standby to take our members to any major
city in Europe.”
Feeling my way, I inquired what corporations or private
individuals should do, it they wanted to use the resort.
He provided us with the contact details of Rose Marie
Perez, founder of the luxury Private Club, TotalPrestige.
If you are an extraordinary, hard to please person who
will only accept the finest, and wish to spend a few days
of rest and relaxation with guaranteed discretion at the
Villa Scorpio paradise, you can receive further informa-
tion by E-mailing her at [email protected]
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