Dr Christian Thompson AO Wins the 2020 Bowness Photography Prize and Continues his Success with an International Exhibition Showing at the Australian Embassy in Berlin

Dr Christian Thompson AO has been announced the winner of the 2020 Bowness Photography Prize at the Monash Gallery of Art. Rule of Three, 2020 was selected by this year's judges, who were responsible for awarding the $30,000 prize to one of 60 exhibiting finalists.

This outstanding achievement sees a major work by Dr Christian Thompson AO acquired by Monash Gallery of Art's collection, embedding Rule of Three into a public collection which is both revered and respected for its focus on Australian photography and the masterworks of Australia's leading photographers.

For 15 years, the William and Winifred Bowness Photography Prize has emerged as an important annual survey of contemporary photographic practice in Australia and is one of the most prestigious prizes in Australia.

Thompson's success continues with his current international exhibition showing at The Australian Embassy in Berlin. Strange Flower exhibits key works from Thompson's career and includes Rule of Three (2020).

We would like to extend our congratulations to Dr Christian Thompson AO for this outstanding achievement.

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BOHEMIA - A Contemporary Circus Cabaret Showcases in Monaco Mixing Acrobatics, Dance, Comedy, Theatre, Singing and Live Music!

8 STARS MONACO - BOHEMIA

Variety Show - 8th to 10th January 2021
Grimaldi Forum Monaco

For the first time in Monaco, the contemporary circus cabaret BOHEMIA takes over the esplanade of the Grimaldi Forum for 5 exceptional performances in the heart of a Spiegeltent, a large round tent in vintage fabric and wood, adorned with mirrors that will immerse you in a unique atmosphere ! 

Combining acrobatics, dance, comedy, theater, singing and live music, BOHEMIA has been acclaimed by the public in London where it was created in 2018 by the Black Cat Cabaret. Co-produced this time with the company 8 Stars Monaco, BOHEMIA goes even further and recreates the ambiance and delights of the cabaret, up to the configuration of the room : here the public does not book seats but tables to be shared with relatives while enjoying the show.

Thanks to her humour, voice, crazy costumes and sincerity, Miss Frisky, your Mistress of Ceremony will engage you in an unforgettable experience, twirling and passionate, with her troupe of bohemian and high-calibre artists ; 4 musicians and 7 artists who will dazzle you, including Nicolas Jelmoni, raised in the Principality, previously part of the Cirque du Soleil’s troupe, awarded with his partner Charlotte a Bronze Clown in Monaco as well as a Golden Buzzer….and also the organizer of the event as well as Artistic Director of the company 8 Stars Monaco.

January 8th at 8.00 pm - Opening ceremony
January 9th and 10th - Shows at 5.30 pm and 8.00 pm 

Reservation :  reservation@8stars.mc | +33 6 80 86 42 00 | www.8stars.mc/Bohemia

Callender Howorth Interior & Architectural Design Sustainable Approach at Yorkshire Sanctuary for Wellness

More in demand than ever, people are seeking respite and healing by investing in long stay nature inspired retreats to enjoy a life of imbued wellness equipped with working spaces so that work can continue from a space of inspired tranquility and reflection. One of our Corporate Partner Callender Howorth’s newest projects, Broughton Hall, is just this kind of place. 

A historic sanctuary in the English countryside of Yorkshire dating back to 1597 that has been under the custodianship of the Tempest family 33 generations for the last 900 years. 

The serene nature of this 3000 acre property is idyllic for the restorative healing and the healing force for such transformational experience through its interconnectedness to nature.

As one of their driving core values, they have committed to rewilding the land with the planting of 350,000 trees this year and next year, with the ultimate goal of planting 1 million trees. 

With the intention of healing the land as a part of the collective healing process, they are working with earth energy expert Rev. Dr.Calen Rayne to identify the sacred energy centers of this land.  

While steeped in English history, Broughton Hall Estate seeks a higher purpose through spiritual connection, healing and nature in order to serve the world in what they call an era of a “new humanity”.

Their state of the art Avalon wellbeing facility serves as the peaceful hub of personal transformation, self-exploration and creativity. Radiating the energy of intention from its very foundation, blessed energy crystals were symbolically placed in the building’s foundation when it was being built at the estate. 

Avalon’s inspired idyllic setting for a sacred and life-changing inner voyage of mind, body and spirit is intended to serve a new way of conscious minded living through their customised private, corporate and individual retreats, classes and therapies and connection to the peaceful surrounding nature. 

Callender Howorth Creative Director Mark Howorth explains, “Our aim with this restyling project for their holiday homes is to further elevate the naturally positive and emotional engagement of their spaces. We are really looking forward to considering lighting, organic fabrics and paint and repurposed pieces to transform these homes.  It’s all about making the interior reflect the ethos and energy of Broughton Hall….a fantastic design challenge.”

By infusing wellbeing in every aspect of the design, means we are attending to the inherent needs of raising our human potential required by this new conscious phase of our evolution. 

Images courtesy of Broughton Hall

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Saville Row Fashion Designer Lady Row Launches a Sustainable Luxury Brand in Monaco at a Champagne J.M. Tissier Business Lunch

LADY ROW - SUSTAINABLE LUXURY

Built upon Byzantium and Savile Row history, Lady Row honours its rich past within sustainable luxury. Renowned for the iconic the dress coat, a Lady Row piece is immediately recognisable. The dominant, sophisticated, powerful, elegant self-reflection for the art and tailoring of the history roots- such characteristics define each unique creation. With a mastery of craftsmanship, Lady Row innovates the future of design and redeems the legend of ancient cultures.

SAVILLE ROW FASHION & CHAMPAGNE BUSINESS LUNCH
Wednesday 17th February 2021 . 12.30pm

Lady Row Fashion Experience
Champagne J.M. Tissier Degustation
€48 per person . Book tickets online
Limited seating

Join Club Vivanova for a fabulous three course lunch with Platinum Partner Lady Row and Corporate Partner Champagne J.M. Tissier at Monaco's finest Indian Restaurant with exceptional business networking opportunities.

Our business lunches give attendees the opportunity to develop direct introductions to our club community and the chance to privately meet over lunch and network in the wonderful ambience of Maya Jah Monaco.

Gourmet Champagne Lunch
A three-course lunch will be served with starters, a choice of main course (Chicken Tikka Masala or Vegetarian Curry) married with a selection of three Premier Cru J.M. Tissier Champagnes, followed by dessert. Coffee and mineral waters are included.

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Platinum Partner SAFIRO and British Artisans Showcased at Concours d'Elegance Vintage & Modern Car Rally in Monaco

Three quintessentially British brands were featured during a heritage and modern car rally and Concours d'Elegance in Monaco on 25th October, hosted by Nicole de Chambrun and Mr Jean Henri Tamenne. The event saw luxury sustainable London-based fashion label SAFIRO feature amongst the rally which included 11 prestige classic cars, including the British handcrafted David Brown Speedback GT and accompanied by exquisite music on a Stradivarius violin by Andrew Bernardi from England.

The rally started from the Place du Casino in Monaco in the morning, passing through the picturesque French Alps to the historic factory of Florian Chocolate at Pont sur Loup, where breakfast was served against the breathtaking mountain view, and finishing at the Marquise de Chambrun's estate which featured a car and participant competition of elegance, followed by lunch to celebrate the occasion.

The exquisite outfits from SAFIRO - a new sustainable luxury womenswear brand with a timelessly elegant aesthetic, founded by Yulia Shirokova in London in 2020, embellished the event. Whilst the launch of SAFIRO planned for spring was negatively impacted by COVID, Yulia is using her communication and marketing expertise to market the brand internationally through small exclusive events. Further similar events are being planned in the UK in spring next year.

The London couture Milliner Edwina Ibbotson created bespoke headpieces to match SAFIRO outfits.

The Marquise de Chambrun trophy winner was Salmson Grand Sport model from July 1924 skiff Henri Labourdette body followed by the Zepter trophy awarded to a Rolls-Royce Silver cloud from 1956, a car which previously belonged to Marcel Boussac. A special trophy for a modern classic car was presented by the Florian Chocolate and awarded to the Speedback GT - the fabulous realisation by British coachbuilder, David Brown Automotive, of a design inspired from icons of the Sixties and taking over 8,000 hours to meticulously hand-build by artisans and skilled technicians in Silverstone, Great Britain.

The Marquise Nicole de Chambrun strongly believes in preserving the automotive and cultural heritage and offered an opportunity for all guests to reconnect with the tradition of prestige and elegance on the French Riviera and it was fantastic to see innovative, luxury brands come together to offer an experience of heritage, beauty and craftsmanship.

The event was made COVID-secure for all participants by Zepter who deployed their device THERAPY AIR ION. Mr. Frederic Fuchs, the owner of the Florian Chocolate house, offered a delicate chocolate tasting for all guests. Also, noteworthy, is the support of the Lamborghini family who offered a collector's box set to the first prize, won by Steve Bernaud Heyd happy owner of the Salmson 1924.

The anti-plastic activist from Japan - Green Samourai - also attended as a special guest.

Article featured by Club Vivanova Platinum Partner SAFIRO

Dublin Based Kokoro Zenwear Raises the Standard for Sustainable Eco-Fashion with Bamboo Fashion Collection

The Dublin-based fashion brand offers a luxurious alternative to cotton and silk that doesn’t cost the earth. Kokoro Zenwear’s bamboo silk and bamboo sport collection is 100% ECO Certified and OEKO- TEX Certified sustainable organic.

Eco-conscious fashionistas now have a sustainable alternative to cotton and silk garments with the luxurious bamboo fashion collection from Dublin-based company, Kokoro Zenwear.

Cotton and silk are two popular natural fibres used in garment manufacturing. However, the production processes used to produce the fabrics are neither eco-friendly nor sustainable. Silk is a luxurious fabric, but it takes up to 2500 silkworms to produce one pound of raw silk. And since silkworms only eat mulberry leaves, it is a significant drain on natural resources. As it relates to cotton, the plants require 29.000 litres of water to grow - the same amount that one person would drink in 27 years.

Conversely, not only is bamboo a renewable resource, it requires very little water and can grow up to 4.5 ft per day. What’s more is that fabrics made from bamboo are softer and more comfortable than 1000 thread count Egyptian cotton.

Read more at the Kokoro Corporate Partner Feature Page

Candice Usher Makeup - An Artist in the South of France - Partners with Club Vivanova

Candice is a professional makeup artist living in the South of France for over 15 years. She offers bespoke makeup services for editorial, catalogue work, private events, work on yachts or hotels. She received her professional training from the prestigious Make Up Forever Academy in Nice and is certified in bridal, special events, television, cinema, special effects, and body painting.

She is dedicated to providing the highest level of professionalism and service to her clients. These clients can attest to her passion for makeup, her positive attitude and vibrant personality. Believing in the true inner and outer beauty of a person, Candice strives to bring forth in her makeup the pure, natural essence that each person possesses. Her makeup style is elegant and timeless.

Having an eye for the beauty that lies within us all, she is able to work with her clients to achieve exactly what they envision. Her international background enables her to understand all ethnicities and various types of rare and distinct beauties. She speaks English, French and Spanish fluently. Her mission is to empower, to accentuate and embellish the already remarkable and unique human canvas that she is given to work with.

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London Based Fashion Brand SAFIRO Partners for a Business Networking Lunch in Monaco on Wednesday 4th November

Club Vivanova Platinum Partner SAFIRO showcases their fashion at a gourmet lunch in Monaco on Wednesday 4th November at the Restaurant Maja Jah offering great networking opportunities for partner attendees.

Club Vivanova hosts a Platinum & Corporate Partner Business Lunch in Monaco, giving our partners the opportunity to develop direct introductions to our club community and the chance to privately meet over lunch and business network with other Platinum and Corporate Partners.

Our November lunch will be partnered with SAFIRO, a sustainable luxury brand with a timeless and elegant aesthetic that is London-based and was founded by Yulia Shirokova in 2020. Meet Yulia at our lunch for a personal experience of her fashion with collection presentation.

Lunch will be held at Maya Jah and is charged at €40 per person and includes mixed starters, a choice of main course, dessert, with white and red wines, water and coffee. Club partners may attend with guests. Link to event booking page

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Talented London Female Artists HIGH ON HEELS Release New Lockdown Single - LOVERS

LOVERS is a brand-new original track, with vocals and lyrics by High On Heels very own Bea Anderson and music production by DJ Miss Kelly Marie. Written and recorded throughout the UK lockdown, these talented music artists have collaborated to create this ultimate anthem of positivity and love.   

High on Heels - the Ultimate in Live Entertainment - play live at the Sixth Edition Club Vivanova Luxury Lifestyle Gala Dinner on Saturday 14th November 2020 at the Fairmont Monte Carlo! Their new single is full of raw-energy and will definitely get our party going!

LOVERS -PLAY NOW

DON'T STOP THE MUSIC an 80's classic. We have taken this track to another level with our High On Heels creativity.  With our powerful horn section 360 Horns, incredible vocals by Emma Black, and expert music production by DJ Miss Kelly Marie we are excited to share these two new mixes. We can't wait to be able to perform them live when we are back on the stage. 

DON'T STOP THE MUSIC CLUB REMIX -PLAY NOW 

DON'T STOP THE MUSIC ORIGINAL MIX -PLAY NOW

From show-stopping performances across the stages of the world to creating our very own sensational singles, High On Heels possess a love for music and creativity that has no limits.

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Film Partner Bogali Awarded at the New York Oniros Film Awards - The Mortola Tower

Bogali - An Award Winning Filmmaker

The Mortola Tower is the latest Bogali production that is making a buzz in the video production industry. It's a finalist at New York - Oniros Film Awards, a semifinalist at London - Sunday Short Film Festival, and Official Selection in 5 others. But this is not just a short documentary. It's a project designed for the real estate industry.

It's director Bogdan Anghel is proposing this cinematography approach to brands, in an initiative to bring more value and emotions into today's flashy media content. This is a powerful way to set up a status for a brand in its industry, a moment in time, and a valuable piece of art. You can watch below Bogdan's interview on this concept and as well the documentary itself.

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Tiffany McCall Hosts Perfume & Champagne Party in Cannes

The French Riviera is a place for followers of luxury brands to share in harmonious moments and enjoy the creative audacity shown at every event.  Cannes has experienced a more subdued social calendar this year, but the enthusiasm for new trends and products remains.

Club Vivanova was honoured to be a guest at the ‘Perfume and Champagne’ Party hosted by Tiffany McCall Couture at the Carlton Beach Club where it proved the perfect location to talk fragrance and inspiration.

No stranger to hosting VIP events, Tiffany McCall conjured a wonderful evening that alluded to the chic atmosphere of her annual Red Carpet Fashion Week held during Cannes Film Festival and Tiffany’s Fashion Week Dubai.

Tiffany de Paris and Rose de Tiffany were created in July last year and this summer saw the creation of a new fragrance, Tiffany de Monaco. The initial two perfumes have sold well in Paris, the USA and Dubai. 

Across the road at the five-star Carlton we could all imagine the usual buzz during the Cannes Film Festival, sadly cancelled in May this year. Nostalgic memories aside, the beachfront setting took on a classy ambiance as guests mingled at sample stations as they sipped on Champagne.  The mild Cannes evening captured the essence of the sunset with the bay of Cannes a glorious backdrop.

The Allure Of Scent

The three perfumes were preciously selected with love and passion by fashion designer Tiffany McCall, who has always been a great enthusiast of high quality and rare fragrances. They are proudly made in the world’s perfume capital Grasse in the south of France, where growers supply the blossoms for famous fragrances from Chanel and Dior.

Titled for men and women, Tiffany de Paris is the perfect unisex combination of spicy wood notes for the demanding gentleman and sensual notes of iris and bergamot for the empowered woman.

The enchanting fragrance, Rose de Tiffany, was created and hand selected using notes of wild roses, oriental roses, pomegranate and more delicate and romantic roses.  It was created for the elegant, unique and feminine woman, looking to stop and turn heads when walking into any location, event or red carpet gala. 

Rose de Tiffany can also be worn for an all-day fresh, soft and luxurious feeling of empowerment and self-confidence. Tested on humans and not animals it’s verified and certified that each perfume has a duration on the skin lasting up to six hours and more depending on the wearer.

Article by Rebecca Whitlocke

New Platinum Partner . Safiro

THE SAFIRO STORY

At SAFIRO, we create limited edition luxury garments from the finest Italian and French fabrics, including elegant daywear dresses, handcrafted jackets, cashmere coats, alluring cocktail dresses and special occasion dresses.

SAFIRO, a positive luxury womenswear brand, was founded by Yulia Shirokova in 2020, inspired by her journey. Before this, Yulia won international scholarships, travelled all corners of the globe, and worked as a business consultant for high profile international organisations and global listed companies.

On Saturday 17th October 2020, Club Vivanova hosts an event with Safiro in London.
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Read more at the SAFIRO Partner feature page…

ImageLab Fashion School – Virtual Open Day Manchester

IMAGELAB FASHION SCHOOL

VIRTUAL OPEN DAY MANCHESTER
Find out how we can help you along by attending our VIRTUAL OPEN DAY.

Introduction to Corsi Fashion Online Satellite Platform of Imagelab

When: 5th November, 3pm (GMT)
Where: Via ZOOM

ImageLab: The School of Excellence

We offer a range of high-quality, CPD accredited courses that provide you with the qualifications and industry knowledge needed to succeed in the world of fashion:

• 20+ experience.
• Based in Manchester’s Media City.
• Online and studio-based courses.
• Workshops all over the UK, Milan and NYC
• Preparations IELTS and B2 First English

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Callender Howorth Reveals Latest Residential Transformation in Buckinghamshire

LATEST RESIDENTIAL TRANSFORMATION IN BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

Callender Howorth Interior and Architectural Design has just completed a massive luxury transformation of a sprawling 6000 sq. ft neo-Georgian House in the depths of the Buckinghamshire countryside.

This stunning renovation included gutting the house back to brick to allow for a complete interior design refresh as well as providing all of the furnishings and styling, a total and complete home set up.

One of the signatuCallender Howorth Interior and Architectural Design has just completed a massive luxury transformation of a sprawling 6000 sq. ft neo-Georgian House in the depths of the Buckinghamshire countryside.

This stunning renovation included gutting the house back to brick to allow for a complete interior design refresh as well as providing all of the furnishings and styling, a total and complete home set up.

One of the signature elements was a huge custom chandelier for the hallway that Callender Howorth personally designed in glass.

Creative Director Mark Howorth explains, “For this unique chandelier piece we worked closely with a glass blowing factory outside of London to create the exact colour, texture and fee to each glass globe in the custom piece. All finishes were sourced internationally from the custom stonework to the hand made doors and ironmongery. It was all about the details on this project allowing us to create an absolutely bespoke and refined home.”

One of the standout features for this luxury contemporary home was a custom cinema on the top floor as the clients love to entertain. In order to ensure a true cinematic experience, Calendar Howorth worked closely with an audiovisual specialist which included the creation of custom made cinema chairs auto-adjusting to the body’s height, featuring illuminated cup holders and covered in soft chenille fabrics giving this cinema room a truly luxurious comfortable feel.

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Michael Reid Hosts Private Studio Event with Australian Artist Belinda Fox

PRIVATE STUDIO EVENT WITH AUSTRALIAN ARTIST BELINDA FOX

On Saturday 26th September 2020 a private studio event featuring artist Belinda Fox will be complemented with Australian wines from Club Vivanova partner Mitton International Wines.

BELINDA FOX & collaborators Todd Fuller, Wilfred Kalf and Remi Wörtmeyer. On the 26th of September Michael Reid Berlin will be hosting a private studio event in The Hague with Australian artist Belinda Fox. The event will take place in the artist’s studio ahead of her second solo exhibition at Michael Reid Berlin in October.

Guests will have the opportunity to learn about Belinda’s practice and the work of her collaborator’s: Australian artist Todd Fuller, Dutch designer Wilfred Kalf, and Remi Wörtmeyer – choreographer and principal dancer for the Dutch National Ballet.

Reflecting on the uncertainty and strangeness of global lockdown’s and events in 2020, Belinda Fox dove inward to create this new body of work titled Close to Home. A series of sculptural pieces will be presented alongside Belinda’s unique paintings.

A limited number of places at this event have been reserved for Club Vivanova members.
If you are interested to attend, please contact Laura Thompson.