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ANNA MOUGLALIS, the star of new biopic Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky, described Karl Lagerfeld as an invaluable resource in helping shape her role as Coco – despite his less than favourable reviews.

“When I discussed this with Karl he was very keen for me to show Coco’s humour but that was something the director didn’t want to do,” said Mouglalis. “For him nothing can be precise enough. This film is just one interpretation and shows a certain point of view. I didn’t even have to ask for his help though – he relayed anecdotes about Coco, showed me the archives and lent me some beautiful dresses.”

The French actress, who has worked with Chanel for eight years and is currently the face of the label’s Fine Jewellery, said that she feels as if she has been preparing for her role for years without even knowing it – but never dreamed she would ever end up playing the fashion legend.

“Because of the years of work I have done for Chanel I felt I could bring so much to the film – of course it was a huge part to take on but I was just so enthusiastic about it all,” she said. “I then read everything I could find on her, I studied videos and text and read lots of Colette just so I could get a feel for the era.”

How does she think this latest film compares to Audrey Tautou’s Coco Before Chanel?

“I was one of the first to see the Tautou’s version,” she said. “I’m crazy about it but I can’t watch it as a spectator because I have worked with Chanel for so long – we have history. Both films are about different parts of Chanel’s life – Coco Before Chanel was about her building herself up, this film is about the woman she always wanted to be.”

Mouglalis is sceptical as to whether Coco herself would have been a fan of the film.

“There were three different biography’s written about Chanel and I think by the end of her life she hated them all,” she said. “In the same way there will be different interpretations of her life on film and I’m not sure which one would have been to her taste. She was such a complex woman.”

Chopard is proud to be once again partner of the Ennstal-Classic in 2010. This involvement is sign of Chopard’s relationship with the world of classic cars and its profound respect for sporting excellence driven by passion and precision. Chopard knows that the mechanics of a car and a watch are quite similar. The play of the pistons or that of the hands, the only difference is the dimension. Therefore Chopard is launching an exclusive chronograph available in two limited and numbered editions (20 in stainless steel and 5 in 18-carat rose gold): the Ennstal-Classic watch 2010.

The case is water-resistant to 100 metres and fitted with a bezel bearing a tachometer scale, as well as a screw-lock crown and integrated pushers controlling the chronograph functions.

The Ennstal Classic 2010 is equally impeccable from a technical standpoint. Its mechanical self-winding movement beats at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hertz). Chronometer-certified by the COSC, it features a 46-hour power reserve which drives the hour, minute, date, small seconds functions, as well as the chronograph and its central seconds hand, along with 30-minute and 12-hour counters. It is also equipped with a stop seconds mechanism enabling time-setting to the nearest second

Thursday July 8th 2010 – Le Brassus (Switzerland)  – On the eve of the traditional Swiss watch industry vacation, a very special guest and above all a longtime friend came to salute the remarkable work of the watchmakers in the Manufacture Audemars Piguet. During his visit, the legendary multi-talented artist, trumpeter, composer and producer Quincy Jones, discovered the manufacturing secrets of Audemars Piguet timepieces and in particular those of the watch bearing his name, the Millenary Quincy Jones, which was presented at the SIHH 2010.

 Before the workshop tour, Audemars Piguet Art Director Octavio Garcia recalled the fruitful work undertaken with the famous musician in creating the Millenary Quincy Jones, a watch featuring resolutely contemporary lines and a sophisticated design playing on nuances and subtle contrasts between brilliant and satin-polished surfaces echoing the notes on the keyboard of a piano, an instrument dear to the artist’s heart.

 Throughout this radiantly sunny day, Quincy Jones admired the work of these skilled watchmaking artisans, commenting that “these men and women really impress me by their precision and the expertise they display in shaping these timeless gems. They are great creative talents and passionately dedicated artists, just like those for whom I serve as producer.”

 For several years, Audemars Piguet and this exceptional individual have been associated in developing “Project Q”, aimed at raising political and public awareness of young people’s need for self-expression and the means that must be provided to ensure they fulfil their true potential. The cornerstone of “Project Q” is the “Q Prize”, an international award presented by Audemars Piguet and honouring a public figure or social organisation having played a central role on behalf of children. Through his Quincy Jones Foundation, the artist is also committed to helping children by improving their well-being, their health and their dignity. The new Millenary Quincy Jones watch will contribute to raising funds for this foundation.

 Know-how, artistic passion and empathy… Such shared values were bound to further strengthen the ties between this music legend and the famous Swiss watch manufacturer.

 In speaking of the man behind the foundation, Audemars Piguet CEO Philippe Merk said: “Quincy Jones is not only an amazing artist and a daring entrepreneur, but above all a man with a big heart. One cannot help admiring his career, especially considering the difficulties he encountered during his childhood. He gives us an important life lesson and naturally inspires profound respect.”

 Before returning to Montreux where he will present his new “Quincy Jones & the Global Gumbo All Stars” ensemble, this informal yet highly emotional visit paid to the Manufacture will remain engraved in the memory of the company and its personnel. Much like the master-watchmakers who have been steadily forging the reputation of Audemars Piguet for the past 135 years, Quincy Jones has been shaping the history of music for several decades already.

 VALENTINO launched his new high tech 45-year archive at his Chateau de Wideville in France last night. Giancarlo Giammetti, Valentino’s business partner, has been compiling the collection since Valentino retired in 2008 with the aim of making it more than “a wax museum.”

 ”For me, his legacy has to be informative – not a wax museum – but something alive,” said Giammetti to the International Herald Tribune.

 The archive includes more than 200 sketches, from 1959 when Valentino first opened his atelier in Rome, to 2008, when he showed his final couture collection. iPads show the designer sketching his creations and a 40 meter gallery displays original sketches laid out on notepads and scraps of beside paper. The archive will also show photographs of some the world’s most famous women wearing Valentino designs, including Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqui Kennedy.

 The collection will be open from September by appointment only and available to students from next year.

The watch RAYMOND WEIL described on the limited warranty card is warranted for two years from the date of purchase. This limited warranty is valid provided that your RAYMOND WEIL watch was sold by an authorised RAYMOND WEIL dealer and that the warranty card (Limited Warranty Card/Guarantee Card) was fully and properly fulfilled by the latter.

This limited warranty covers the defects in material or resulting from manufacturing of the watch.

Are excluded from this limited warranty of the manufacturer:
- Battery, crystal, strap;
- Damage resulting from an accident, normal wear, negligence, misuse, abuse or from the intervention of any person not authorised by RAYMOND WEIL S.A. or its representatives;
- Loss and theft;
- Incidental or consequential damage arising from the failure or malfunction of the watch as well as from any inappropriate usage, lack of precision, malfunction or lack of conformity of the watch.

In case of defects covered by this limited warranty, your watch will be, at the sole option of RAYMOND WEIL S.A., repaired or replaced free of charge. This is the sole obligation of RAYMOND WEIL S.A. resulting from this limited warranty and any implied warranties. The dealer is sole responsible for any other warranties it may have granted.

The warranty becomes void in the event that any person not duly authorised by RAYMOND WEIL S.A. or its representatives attempts to repair the claimed defect

Fend is continuing, after the Craft Punk and Stereo Craft Design Performances, its fertile collaboration with Design Miami/ by staging ‘Design Vertigo’, taking place in Spazio Fendi from April 14th to the 18th, 2010.

Design Vertigo is a series of projects that invite the public to look at design from a vanguard perspective – literally, by interacting with it , taking craftsmanship to a further level.

FENDI is solidifying its reputation as a strong supporter of culture, pushing the boundaries and encouraging the cross-pollination of different creative fields outside fashion, continuing to support young talents.

Like ‘ Craft Punk’, ‘Design Vertigo’ is conceived as a unique, interactive happening, that will transform Spazio Fendi into a transgressive design theatre featuring a new commission from designers, rAndom International, Graham Hudson and Beta Tank and artist Felice Varini.

As Silvia Venturini Fendi, Accessories Creative Director states, “in such an historical period, when everything is questioned , we decided to continue this path through Design Vertigo, where experimentation is perceived in an innovative and provocative way, as viewers will interact and become themselves part of the installations, reaching their full completion

leader in the world’s top luxury Cartier watch this month on the 16th Avenue shopping center in Ningbo and justice boutiques successfully hosted the opening ceremony concluded.

They feature excellent timekeeping performance which makes them the life-long companions for the wearers. For those who like to Cartier replica watches, they clearly know that the reproductions are of great value at lower costs.

The craftsmen in charge of the manufacturing of these duplicated horologes are renowned for their top craftsmanship that is the must in producing replica watches. Every detail of the counterfeit watches is cautiously mirrored, making them have 100% similar appearance as the real models. Even the watch connoisseurs or collectors find it difficult to distinguish these quality Cartier replicas from the related authorized items, let alone the common people who are prone to get involved in deceit.

Intellectual people always know how to use their hardly own money properly. They can get what they need via replica watches which are sold at several hundred. The affordable price is the basic reason that stimulates a large number of people to buy these quality imitations. An original watch may cost you thousands of dollars; however, you just need to pay several hundred for a duplicated one. That is to say. With the money to buy a genuine replica cartier, you can buy several pieces of high quality Cartier replicas. Therefore, over-purchase of replica watches always comes at the final deal. That is the hidden charm of Cartier replica watches.

Favorite luxury brand Louis Vuitton is adding to its empire of luxury by entering the hospitality arena.

French luxury goods giant LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (MC.FR) has announced plans to begin managing high-end hotels with plans for two exclusive hotels in Egypt and Oman.

LVMH will build on the experience of Group Arnault, LVMH Chairman and Chief Executive Bernard Arnault’s holding company, which entered the hospitality market in 2006 with its five star Cheval Blanc hotel.

Now there will be a fitting home for all the LV monogrammed luggage and handbags jet-setters have been lugging around for years.

Today’s LPGA Championship victory makes Kerr the first american to rank no.1 on the LPGA Tour

(New York, NY – June 27, 2010) Another exciting victory for an Audemars Piguet golf ambassador with today’s victory by Cristie Kerr at the LPGA Championship (the second major championship of the year) at Locust Hill Country Club in Pittsford, NY. She is thus adding a second Grand Slam title to her tally, after winning the US Women’s Open three years ago.

 Kerr started the day with an 8-stroke lead and won the tournament by an incredible 12-strokes.  Just two weeks ago, Kerr was victorious at the LPGA State Farm Classic.  Kerr now becomes the first American to be No. 1 in the world rankings with this latest victory as well as only the fifth player to hold the No. 1 spot since the rankings were introduced in 2006. 

“With Cristie’s win today, no other watch brand can say they have had as many tournament victories this year as Audemars Piguet.  Cristie as well as our other victorious golf ambassadors Graeme McDowell, Lee Westwood, Rory McIlroy, Anthony Kim and Miguel Angel Jiménez truly exemplify the brand’s core value of excellence.  We are incredibly honored to support such remarkable talent.” says Philippe Merk, CEO of Audemars Piguet. 

 In addition to Cristie Kerr, the AP Golf Ambassador Team represents the company’s commitment to golf by gathering an array of exceptional players for the brand.  The manufacturer’s illustrious pro-golfer roster includes Lam Chih Bing, Darren Clarke, Nick Faldo, Gonzalo Fernandez-Castaño, Miguel Angel Jiménez, Shiv Kapur, Shingo Katayama, Anthony Kim, Thomas Levet, Graeme McDowell, Rory McIlroy, Rocco Mediate, Morgan Pressel, Vijay Singh, DJ Trahan, and Lee Westwood.

Once glance at the wristling watch Breitling is enough to be imbued with a respect to it. Since far-away year of 1884, when Leon Breitling set himself an object to manufacture high quality technical watches, many things had changed, but not Breitling.

Once appeared this brand seriously and for a long time had won the hearts of its multiple admirers. However, aviators became the real fans and promoters of this honored brand. Namely they were the first to evaluate an exceptional reliability and unique Breitling style converting this watch into the standard for pilots. Company’s logotype – capital letter “B” combined with a sea anchor and framed by the eagle’s wings – underlines the reciprocity in relations between aviators and the Breitling brand (during First World War, Breitling began to issue the specialized chronographs and chronometers for airplanes).

Popular models Chronomat and Navitimer deserve special attention of connoisseurs of the Breitling’s inimitable style. They are models of true carriers of the brand spirit.

Navitimer with a satiated dial, including main dial, three sub-dials, date window and multiple various scales, in fact looks like airplane’s dashboard. Such a watch can become an excellent choice for men accustomed to bear in mind several tasks at once, to respond operatively to the changing in situation and to obtain maximal necessary information from instruments and mechanisms.