A MEMORABLE EVENING OF LUXURY & EXCLUSIVITIES AT PRINTEMPS DOHA

Printemps Doha, the largest department store in the Middle East located in Doha Oasis, threw an exclusive event on Tuesday in the company of celebrity actress Nadine Nassib Njeim to commemorate the latest opening of some of its most prestigious brands, including Eleuteri, BÄUMER Vendôme, Chopard, Casadei, Louis Vuitton, Balmain, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, Valentino, LETRANGE, Wadha and Pinel et Pinel.

A celebration of luxury and exclusivities, guests enjoyed live music and dance performances and special in store activations including a trunk show at Dior, flower bar at Gucci, exclusive leather good customization at LETRANGE, Valentino and Louis Vuitton, mosaic weaving at Serapian, sweet treats at Tasaki, a raffle draw at Vever, meet & greet with designers and founders Arianna Casadei and Shouq Al Fulaj from Casadei and Ascher respectively – and last but not least a carefully presented display of artworks by calligraffiti and visual artist Foad Hamzeh. The catering was curated by Cova Doha, which served savory and sweet treats.

To mark the special occasion, Sébastien Létrange from Paris-based luxury leather good LÉTRANGE, Arianna Casadei from Italian footwear Casadei, and Fred Pinel from French luxury leather good and bespoke trunkmaking Pinel et Pinel flew in to be part of the festivities.

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NESPRESSO UAE INVITES COFFEE LOVERS TO DRIFT INTO A CALIFORNIAN DREAM THIS SUMMER

Offering the perfect way to cool down during the hot summer months, the latest collection brings together iced coffees, accessories and trendy recipes for a summer

inspired experience to beat the heat

Nespresso UAE is kicking off the season of sunshine and warmth with a refreshing Californian Dream inspired experience. With a lineup of delicious coffees crafted to be enjoyed over ice, beautifully designed accessories and quench thirsting recipes, Nespresso’s latest collection is the perfect way to cool down during the hot summer months, inviting coffee lovers to drift into a Californian state of mind.

The summer collection pays tribute to a lifestyle that is highly artistic, expressive, and active, offering consumers moments of escapism wherever they are. Designed to help you refresh and reenergize in the sunny, hot summer days in the UAE, a Californian Dream is the ultimate way to enjoy the season and embark on a journey of exploration, embracing a slower pace of life and appreciating the smaller moments. The refreshments create serene moments of joy and mouthwatering indulgences, with Nespresso’s unforgettable taste and quality radiating through.

Refreshingly cool coffee with a vibrant twist

Taking centre stage, Nespresso’s limited-edition coffee made for ice, embodies playfulness and adventure. Giving a fresh take to iced coffee, the Barista Creations Flavoured Juicy Watermelon Over Ice for Vertuo is delicate and fruity.

Also, a newcomer for this year is Cold Brew Style Intense for Vertuo offering a smooth, silky and bold texture coffee, boasting of the sweet-caramel tasting notes. Traditionally a slow process, Nespresso has re-imagined cold brew coffee with its Cold Brew Style Intense, delivering its profound character in just a few minutes, without any bitterness

Alongside these showstoppers, the fan-favorite flavoured coffees Coconut Flavour Over Ice for Original and Tropical Coconut Flavour Over Ice for Vertuo are both making a comeback this summer.. Coffee lovers can continue to enjoy Freddo Delicato & Freddo Intenso for Original and Ice Leggero & Ice Forte for Vertuo - which are part of Nespresso’s permanent Barista Creations for Ice.

Recipes bursting with flavours

Capturing summer vibes in a glass, Nespresso’s creative new recipes offer coffee fans a tasty pick me up, whether at morning, noon or evening. The Juicy Watermelon Fizz recipe combines cane sugar and watermelon for the ultimate sparkling sensation, exuding playful sophistication. Or for a zesty experience, the Cucumber Lemon Basil Cold Brew recipe brings together the freshest herbs and juices, making for a citrusy yet stimulating refreshment. All the new recipes can be found online at nespresso.com/recipes.

Step into summer with beautifully devised accessories and sleek coffee machines

A series of Californian-inspired accessories complement the new collection, complete with eye-catching designs making them must-haves this season. New to the range, the Iced Coffee Tumbler, Ice Cube Tray, Recipes Glasses and Nomad Travel Mug are ideal for coffee rituals at home and on the go, so you can enjoy your iced coffees while relaxing by the pool or while soaking up the sun on the beach. Those wanting to embrace the full-blown barista experience whilst preparing these delectable over-ice recipes, can enjoy Nespresso’s Barista Shaker which is now available in a limited-edition gradient aquamarine colour.

Coffee lovers can also brew their beverage in style with sleek Nespresso Essenza Mini, or the new eye-catching Vertuo Pop machines. With six new colourways, Vertuo Pop allows coffee lovers to make a statement that suits their style and perfectly complements the colourful accessories in the latest summer collection. The newest member of the Vertuo family provides Nespresso customers with the freedom to personalise and add a style statement to their space, from classic Liquorice Black or Coconut White, to vibrant and playful Spicy Red, Mango Yellow, Aquamint or Pacific Blue.

The Nespresso Californian Dream Summer Collection launches online and in Nespresso boutiques from May 18th and will be available for a limited time.

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RIMOWA UNVEILS NEW ESSENTIAL SEASONAL COLOURS INSPIRED BY THE CAPTIVATING BEAUTY OF CONTRASTS

Renowned as the world’s first polycarbonate suitcase, RIMOWA’s Essential collection has long been a trusted companion for discerning travellers. Now, the legendary collection has been reimagined in Petal and Cedar, two new seasonal hues that showcase the captivating beauty of contrast.

Imagined as two colours originating in parallel worlds, Petal is a bright and radiant shade of pastel pink that’s reminiscent of all that is delicate. Created in its contrast and in a nod to the everlasting, Cedar is a modern and elegant brown hue with a hint of green that embodies the concept of strength. Together, the colour palette symbolises the harmony of contrasting natural elements —giving a nod to the captivating beauty of the blossoming trees of spring.

For a monochromatic appearance, the RIMOWA Essential range is expertly matched – from the handle and zipper, to the badge and wheel housing. The seasonal range also features RIMOWA’s newly updated interior, featuring a zipped compartment to contain all your belongings and an adjustable Flex Divider with a patented compression system that allows travellers to pack more whilst keeping their items in order.

To complete the collection, RIMOWA has also launched several key pieces and accessories in the seasonal shade of Petal including the RIMOWA Personal Polycarbonate Cross-Body Bag. The RIMOWA Never Still Flap Backpack Small and the RIMOWA Never Still Vertical Tote are also crafted in the luminous pink hue, alongside RIMOWA Packing Cubes. Additionally, iPhone cases in Petal are available for the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max.

Available on April 13th, 2023 in Japan, April 21st online in China and worldwide starting May 11th, the RIMOWA Essential Cabin in Petal or Cedar (RRP 710 €), the RIMOWA Essential Check-In L in Petal or Cedar (RRP 890 €), the RIMOWA Essential Trunk Plus in Petal or Cedar (RRP 1125 €), the RIMOWA Personal Polycarbonate Cross-Body Bag in Petal (RRP 1000 €), the RIMOWA Never Still Flap Backpack Small in Petal (RRP 1170 €), and the RIMOWA Never Still Vertical Tote in Petal (RRP 890 €), alongside the RIMOWA Polycarbonate Case for the iPhone 14 Pro or 14 Pro Max in Petal (RRP 95 €), and the RIMOWA Packing Cube Small in Petal (RRP 85 €), the RIMOWA Packing Cube Medium in Petal (RRP 95 €) and the RIMOWA Packing Cube Large in Petal (RRP 105 €) can be found at RIMOWA stores and online.

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