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Watches and Wonders Geneva announces its dates for 2024

The Salon has revealed its dates, confirming that it will be opening to the general public with a two-part program.
The next edition of Watches and Wonders Geneva will be held from 9 to 15 April 2024 in Geneva’s Halles de Palexpo. New for next year, the general public will be able to attend the event over a long 3-day weekend, from Saturday to Monday inclusive. Press and trade visitors will have access to the Salon throughout the week.

The 2024 edition intends to build on the success of 2023, further raising Geneva’s profile as an international watchmaking destination. The program will again unfold in two parts – at Palexpo and In the City – with an evening event on Thursday 11 April in the heart of town. The aim is to get the people of Geneva and local players even more involved in this major watchmaking event.

All the brands taking part in Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024 will be announced at a later date, along with the full program.

12 July, 2023/by Carlos

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Patek Philippe presents luxury timepieces in Watches and Wonders Geneva 2023

Patek Philippe presents 17 new watch models with innovative technical and aesthetic features, enriching its vast range of collections

On the occasion of Watches and Wonders 2023, the Geneva-based manufacture is unveiling a wide selection of new models, ranging from a Calatrava with an original 24-hour display and a Travel Time function for the display of a second time zone, to a new haute joaillerie version of the Grandmaster Chime, and the first Annual Calendar to enter the ladies’ Aquanaut Luce collection, renowned for its modern casual chic. A new vintage celebrating technical mastery and creativity.

“Why does Patek Philippe offer so many different collections? Because each of them has its own character and its own way of enabling us to innovate and express ourselves.” That was the message from Thierry Stern, president of the family-owned manufacture, in a recent communications campaign centering on the company’s brand philosophy. From the Grand Complications to the elegant sports models and others that have become icons of horological design, Patek Philippe maintains a vast choice of watches for men and women in every market segment. As time passes, the manufacture takes great care to ensure a balanced evolution of the approximately 150 references, which are crafted in small series, ranging from about ten pieces to a few hundred. The 17 new introductions presented at the Watches and Wonders 2023 salon are the perfect illustration.

Five refined new looks for the striking watches –Grand Complications emblematic of Patek Philippe

Since the manufacture’s foundation in 1839, Patek Philippe has made its mark as one of the greatest specialists in striking watches. Its supreme mastery was confirmed in 2014 by the launch, as a limited edition, of the Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime – the most complicated Patek Philippe wristwatch, with 20 complications. This timepiece, which joined the current collection in 2016, is particularly notable for its five chiming modes, including an alarm striking the pre-selected time, and a date repeater striking the date on demand.

The manufacture is reinterpreting the design of the double-face reversible case, endowed with a patented rotation mechanism, by presenting it for the first time in a bicolor version combining white gold and rose gold. This new Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Reference 6300GR-001 also stands out by its two brown opaline dials, with a hand-guilloched Clous de Paris or hobnail pattern on the side displaying the time of day, and its two-tone chestnut brown patinated alligator strap and bicolor folding buckle.

In 2022, Patek Philippe highlighted the mechanical perfection of the Grandmaster Chime with two gem- set versions, one with baguette-cut diamonds (Reference 6300/400G-001) the other with baguette-cut diamonds and baguette-cut blue sapphires (Reference 6300/401G-001). Now, the manufacture is presenting a new alliance between haute horlogerie and haute joaillerie with the Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Haute Joaillerie Reference 6300/403G-001 shimmering with 118 baguette-cut emeralds (7.87 ct) and 291 baguette-cut diamonds (20.54 ct) in a superb example of the “baguette” and “invisible” setting techniques. This timepiece is endowed with two dials in ebony-black opaline, with a hand-guilloched Clous de Paris or hobnail pattern on the time side and a shiny black alligator leather strap with emerald-green hand stitching.

Another outstanding piece among the striking watches, Reference 5316, launched in 2017, unites a minute repeater, a tourbillon, a perpetual calendar with retrograde date hand and a moon-phase indicator. In the Grand Complication Reference 5316/50P-001, Patek Philippe gives this timepiece a unique new modern allure –with a platinum case and a sapphire-crystal dial with blue metallization and black-gradient rim, affording a veiled glimpse of the mechanical heart of the watch.

Rare Handcrafts World Time Minute Repeater Reference 5531G-001

The manufacture is also enriching its selection of minute-repeating wristwatches –the largest such range in a current collection –with two reinterpretations under the heading of Rare Handcrafts. Rare Handcrafts World Time Minute Repeater Reference 5531G-001 – the first minute repeater model that always strikes the local time –is also the first World Time Minute Repeater in white gold. Its dial center is adorned with a new Grand Feu cloisonné enamel scene depicting one of the famous steamboats still plying the waters of Lake Geneva. Another new model, Rare Handcrafts Minute Repeater Reference 5178G-012, is endowed with a self-winding movement and “cathedral” gongs whose sound is particularly deep and rich. It features a new dial in blue Grand Feu flinqué enamel over a distinctive hand-guilloched swirling pattern.

Calatrava Reference 5224R-001

A new complicated model and refreshed designs in the Calatrava collection

With its sleek round case and air of understatement, the Calatrava collection (launched in 1932) has made its mark as the archetype of timeless elegance. Over the years, Patek Philippe has added to this vast family a variety of complications used in everyday life, such as the Travel Time dual time zone function and the weekly calendar. The manufacture is now expanding its range of travel watches with the new Calatrava Reference 5224R-001 featuring the Travel Time dual time zone and an original 24- hour display. The new caliber 31-260 PS FUS 24H self-winding movement is further distinguished by its patented system for correcting local time by the crown. It is housed in a rose-gold case harmonizing with a blue dial embellished by complex finishing touches, adorned with numerals, hour markers and five-minute cabochons all in rose gold, individually applied by hand.

Since 2015, the models in the Pilot style – inspired by the Patek Philippe watches created for aviators in the 1930s – have featured prominently in the manufacture’s collections, with several versions of the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time with the dual time-zone mechanism, as well as a Grand Complication equipped with a 24-hour alarm. Patek Philippe is now endowing this distinctive line, known for its original, highly recognizable aesthetic, with its first two chronograph models: Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Chronograph Reference 5924G-001, with a blue-gray sunburst dial and a navy-blue grained calfskin strap; and the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Chronograph Reference 5924G-010, with a lacquered dial in khaki green and an olive-green calfskin strap with a vintage finish. These two watches house the caliber CH 28-520 C FUS self-winding movement uniting three practical and user-friendly complications: a fly-back chronograph, a Travel Time dual time zone function and the date indicated by a hand, coupled with local time.

Other new models in the Patek Philippe current collection include the Calatrava references 6007G- 001, 6007G-010 and 6007G-011 featuring a graphic modern style. The ebony black dials, enriched with three types of finish, center an embossed “carbon” pattern. The dynamism of the design is heightened by touches of color on the dials and straps: yellow (6007G-001), red (6007G-010) or sky blue (6007G-011). The white-gold cases house the caliber 26-330 S C self-winding movement with date and stop-seconds function.

4997/200R – CALATRAVA

Patek Philippe is also expanding its range of elegant watches for women with the new Calatrava self- winding Reference 4997/200R-001, a reinterpretation of a great classic that catches the eye with a rose-gold case and a dial and strap decked out in purple. The dial, embossed with a pattern of concentric waves, is coated with more than fifty layers of translucent lacquer, creating a mesmerizing sense of depth. The case is adorned with a diamond-set bezel and houses the caliber 240 ultra-thin self-winding movement.

New functions and new faces for the Aquanaut and Aquanaut Luce

Patek Philippe made its mark in the domain of sporty elegance by designing two models that have acquired cult status: the Nautilus (1976) and the Aquanaut (1997), the latter strengthening its offer in 2004 with the launch of the ladies’ Aquanaut Luce line. Following the introduction of a Travel Time dual time-zone model in 2021 and a self-winding chronograph version in 2022, the Aquanaut Luce is now treating itself to a new practical and easy-to-use complication: the patented Annual Calendar. Graced with a blue-gray dial and strap, this Aquanaut Luce Annual Calendar Reference 5261R-001 in rose gold enhances the choice of complicated watches for women with a non-gemset model.

The new self-winding ladies’ Aquanaut Luce Reference 5268/200R-010 coordinates a rose-gold case with a dial and integrated strap in taupe –a warm hue between brown and gray in perfect harmony with this model’s “modern casual chic” style. Its characteristic rounded octagonal bezel is lit by the fire of 48 diamonds. The case is water resistant to 120 m and houses the caliber 26-330 S C self-winding movement with stop seconds.

The self-winding Aquanaut chronograph for men, already available in steel and in white gold, also sports a rose-gold case for the new Aquanaut Chronograph Reference 5968R-001, endowed with a sunburst dial in a gradient of brown to black, and a matching composite strap.

From technical models to jewelry pieces

In the segment of complicated watches for men, Self-winding Flyback Chronograph with Annual Calendar Reference 5905R-010 endowed with a rose-gold case and a blue sunburst dial lends a new face to this alliance between two sought-after Patek Philippe complications.

Gondolo Serata Reference 4962/200R-001

The Gondolo collection, comprising the Patek Philippe “form watches” of Art Deco inspiration, announces the return of a jewelry watch with unique style and timeless elegance. The Gondolo Serata Reference 4962/200R-001, in rose gold, is set with spessartites arranged in a double color gradient, highlighting the case’s refined curves. The brown-lacquered dial presents a floral decoration with contrasting finishes.

A rich collection of rare handcrafts

Once again, as in previous years, Patek Philippe is also unveiling a splendid collection of one-of-a-kind or limited-edition pieces (dome table clocks, table clocks, pocket watches and wristwatches) showcasing the rarest and most refined of the artistic crafts, such as miniature painting on enamel, Grand Feu cloisonné enameling, hand engraving and wood marquetry. The “Rare Handcrafts 2023” exhibition, bringing together these 67 creations, will be open to the public from April 1 to 15 2023 in the Patek Philippe Salons in Geneva.

Patek Philippe Grand Complication Perpetual Calendar 5271/11P

4 April, 2023/by Jackson Thompson

Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams 2023 pictures by Japanese photographer Yuriko Takagi

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The Dior Designer of Dreams exhibition in Tokyo 2023

LA EXPOSICIÓN DIOR DESIGNER OF DREAMS EN TOKIO 2023

La exposición Dior Designer of Dreams en Tokio presenta una exhibición sin precedentes de prendas que trazan la sucesión de Monsieur Dior

En #Dior , la pasión está en el corazón de nuestras creaciones.

La exposición #DiorDesignerofDreams en Tokio presenta una muestra sin precedentes de prendas que trazan la sucesión de Monsieur Dior desde creaciones de archivo de anteriores directores artísticos de la casa hasta diseños contemporáneos de #MariaGraziaChiuri . Las piezas exclusivas se pueden descubrir de otra forma, ya que son redefinidas por el talentoso fotógrafo, #YurikoTakagi .

Through Takagi’s poetic lens, these images capture the intricate beauty of each couture design in movement. Honoring the deep respect for tradition and craftsmanship held dear to both Monsieur Dior and Japanese culture, Takagi is able to breathe life into her photographs using a prolonged shutter speed as seen in this breathtaking display. Delve behind the scenes to see the making-of these moving photos.
A través de la lente poética de Takagi, estas imágenes capturan la intrincada belleza de cada diseño de alta costura en movimiento. Honrando el profundo respeto por la tradición y la artesanía apreciados tanto por Monsieur Dior como por la cultura japonesa, Takagi puede dar vida a sus fotografías utilizando una velocidad de obturación prolongada, como se ve en esta impresionante exhibición. Sumérjase entre bastidores para ver cómo se hicieron estas fotos conmovedoras.

Imágenes de Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams 2023 de la fotógrafa japonesa Yuriko Takagi

Christian Dior: diseñador de sueños

21 diciembre 2022 – dom. 28 mayo 2023

Tras su éxito en el Musée des Arts Décoratifs de París, y tras haber viajado por el mundo de Londres a Nueva York(*1), la exposición Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams se presentará en el Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Tokio a partir del 21 de diciembre. , 2022; un evento excepcional que celebra los lazos sinceros y singulares entre Dior y Japón.

Acompasada por un nuevo relato escenográfico diseñado -como homenaje a la cultura japonesa- por el arquitecto Shohei Shigematsu(*2), socio de OMA, esta retrospectiva, que se reinventa bajo la curaduría de Florence Müller, destaca más de setenta y cinco años de pasión audaz, marcada por maravillosos descubrimientos: desde las influencias artísticas del modisto fundador hasta su amor por los jardines, desde la suntuosa magia de los bailes hasta su fascinación por la riqueza creativa de Japón, que inspiró las colecciones de Dior desde el principio. Esta amistad inquebrantable, consolidada por colaboraciones únicas y admiración mutua, se refleja en valiosos documentos de archivo, la mayoría de los cuales nunca se han mostrado al público.

Desvelados uno a uno, accesorios y modelos de alta costura del pasado al presente, soñados por Christian Dior –incluido el traje Bar por excelencia, emblema eterno del New Look– y por los distintos Directores Artísticos que le han sucedido: Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Raf Simons y Maria Grazia Chiuri. Los visitantes podrán descubrir una selección de cautivadoras y prestigiosas obras de la colección del MOT, así como fotografías de la fotógrafa japonesa Yuriko Takagi(*3) especialmente creadas para esta exposición y para su cartel. Perpetuando el espíritu visionario de Christian Dior, también se exponen iconos innovadores, como el bolso Lady Dior reinterpretado en los proyectos Dior Lady Art y Lady Dior As Seen By, junto con los mundos de los perfumes Miss Dior y J’adore,

*1 Esta exposición se ha llevado a cabo de diferentes formas en el Victoria & Albert Museum de Londres, el Long Museum West Bund de Shanghái, el Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Chendgu, el Museo de Brooklyn de Nueva York y la M7 de Doha.

*2 OMA es una asociación internacional que practica la arquitectura, el urbanismo y el análisis cultural. Shohei Shigematsu es socio de OMA Nueva York y lidera la diversa cartera de la empresa en las Américas y Japón.

*3 El fotógrafo japonés también ha contribuido al catálogo de esta nueva retrospectiva.

www.mot-art-museum.jp/en/exhibitions/Christian_Dior/

Imágenes de Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams 2023 de la fotógrafa japonesa Yuriko Takagi

25 February, 2023/by Maria G

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Mercedes-Benz Classic starts the 2023 season at the Retro Classics

Mercedes-Benz Classic arranca la temporada 2023 en el Retro Classics

#MercedesBenz #ClassicCars #Heritage

En cuanto a los clásicos automovilísticos, ¡2023 vuelve a ver a la estrella de tres puntas a la cabeza!

Mercedes-Benz Classic tendrá presencia en numerosos eventos de alto perfil en los próximos meses. Comenzando con dos de las principales ferias alemanas de autos clásicos: Retro Classics (del 23 al 26 de febrero en Stuttgart) y Techno Classica (del 12 al 16 de abril en Essen).

Pero los fanáticos de los automóviles clásicos también pueden esperar que nuestra división de herencia participe en otros grandes eventos en todo el mundo a lo largo del año. Entre ellos se encuentran el ICE St. Moritz en Suiza, el 1000 Miglia en Italia, el Goodwood Festival of Speed en el Reino Unido, el Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance en los EE. UU. y el London to Brighton Veteran Car Run en el Reino Unido.

#MercedesBenz #ClassicCars #Heritage

Estamos ansiosos por reunirnos con los clubes de la marca Mercedes-Benz oficialmente reconocidos y sus miembros, así como con todos los amantes de los autos clásicos interesados. ¡Porque después de todo, su dedicación ayuda a mantener viva la historia de nuestra marca!

Feria de cultura de conducción, del 23 al 26 de febrero de 2023 en Stuttgart
Los clubes de marca juegan un papel integral en la preservación del patrimonio de Mercedes-Benz
Perspectivas sobre la temporada de clásicos multifacéticos 2023

En cuanto a los clásicos automovilísticos, 2023 vuelve a ver a la estrella de tres puntas a la cabeza:
Mercedes-Benz Classic estará presente en numerosos eventos de alto perfil durante los próximos meses. La división Heritage del fabricante de automóviles más antiguo del mundo inicia la nueva temporada participando en las dos principales ferias comerciales alemanas: Retro Classics (del 23 al 26 de febrero de 2023 en Stuttgart) y Techno Classica (del 12 al 16 de abril de 2023 en Essen).

“En Retro Classics, el enfoque para nosotros estará en nuestro diálogo con los clubes de la marca Mercedes-Benz reconocidos oficialmente. 80 clubes en todo el mundo, con alrededor de 100.000 miembros, están en el corazón de nuestra activa comunidad Classic. Su dedicación ayuda a mantener viva la historia de nuestra marca y a crear conciencia sobre ella ante el ojo público. La ubicación del stand de la feria comercial de este año, inmediatamente adyacente a los clubes de marcas alemanas, también fomenta esta interacción cercana y cooperativa”.
Marcus Breitschwerdt, Director de Mercedes-Benz Heritage

In terms of automotive classics, 2023 once again sees the three-pointed star leading the way!

Una selección de otras fechas de Mercedes-Benz Classic 2023:

“The ICE” St. Moritz (Suiza), 24 al 25 de febrero de 2023
En el Concurso Internacional de Elegancia en el elegante complejo de deportes de invierno, los autos clásicos de Mercedes-Benz demostrarán su destreza en vueltas rápidas sobre el hielo y la nieve. Lago San Moritz.
1000 Miglia (Italia), del 13 al 17 de junio de 2023
Este año, la histórica carrera de regularidad en la estela de la legendaria carrera en ruta Mille Miglia discurrirá por Italia durante un período de cinco días. Mercedes-Benz Classic conmemora los momentos más destacados de la historia del automovilismo.
Goodwood Festival of Speed (Reino Unido), del 13 al 16 de julio de 2023
La “fiesta en el jardín del automóvil más grande del mundo” en la finca británica Goodwood House es un evento especial tanto para el público como para los participantes. Los aspectos más destacados incluyen carreras en la pista Hillclimb y el Rally Stage, así como presentaciones de vehículos.
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance (EE. UU.), 20 de agosto de 2023
(Clímax de la Monterey Car Week del 17 al 20 de agosto de 2023)
Mercedes-Benz Classic presenta vehículos destacados de la historia de la marca en Pebble Beach. Las actividades incluirán la aparición espectacular de dos de los vehículos de aniversario de este año: el Mercedes-Benz 600 (W 100) y el “Pagoda” (W 113). Con una exhibición de los últimos modelos de gama alta, las marcas del Grupo Mercedes-Benz darán vida a las múltiples facetas de la elegancia automotriz en Pebble Beach.
La Semana del Automóvil de Monterey será seguida por otro evento de clase alta: Mercedes-Benz Classic participará con dos vehículos en la reunión más grande de autos deportivos Mercedes-Benz de antes de la guerra en Sonoma, California.
London to Brighton Veteran Car Run (Reino Unido), 5 de noviembre de 2023
Un evento de conducción que da vida a los emocionantes primeros días de la historia del automovilismo. La LBVCR conmemora la llamada “Carrera de Emancipación” de 1896. Los propietarios de automóviles británicos de la época celebraron la liberalización del límite de velocidad conduciendo desde Londres hasta el balneario de Brighton, a 60 millas (96 kilómetros) de distancia.

Aniversarios importantes en la historia de la marca Mercedes-Benz en 2023:

60 años del Mercedes-Benz 600 (W 100)
Este vehículo causó sensación en el Salón Internacional del Automóvil de 1963. La marca publicitaba el nuevo modelo superior como “El ‘Grand Mercedes’ 600 – El vehículo exclusivo de gran prestigio”. Con lujo, comodidad y seguridad en la conducción, el “600” tomó la delantera entre el pequeño grupo de autos exquisitos y de alto prestigio. El Mercedes-Benz 600 estaba disponible como Berlina, Pullman Berlina y Landaulet. Fue producido en Sindelfingen en un proceso de producción acabado a mano hasta 1981.
60 años del Mercedes-Benz SL “Pagoda” (W 113)
En marzo de 1963, el Mercedes-Benz 230 SL de la serie W 113 sustituyó tanto al 300 SL Roadster (W 198) como al 190 SL (W 121) en el Mismo tiempo. Fue el primer automóvil deportivo del mundo con carrocería de seguridad. Este fue un principio desarrollado por Béla Barényi, con un compartimento de pasajeros sólido y zonas deformables. La serie W 113 recibió el sobrenombre de “Pagoda” debido al techo rígido cóncavo: la silueta del techo recuerda a los templos asiáticos del mismo nombre. A lo largo de los años hasta 1971, la W 113 se ofreció sucesivamente como 230 SL, 250 SL y 280 SL.
30 años del 500 GE V8 de la serie 463
El primer modelo Clase G con motor V8 debutó en marzo de 1993 en el Salón del Automóvil de Ginebra. El 500 GE V8 fue el precursor de las potentes y lujosas versiones de la Clase G en los años siguientes. El motor M 117 V8 con tecnología de dos válvulas desarrollaba 177 kW (240 hp) y 375 Newton-metro de torque con una cilindrada de 4973 centímetros cúbicos. La velocidad máxima era de 180 km/h, mientras que la aceleración de 0 a 100 km/h se lograba en 11,4 segundos.
30 años de la Clase C de la serie 202
En mayo de 1993, Mercedes-Benz presentó la segunda generación de la clase compacta. El sucesor del exitoso “190” (serie 201) estableció una nueva nomenclatura en la gama de modelos de la marca: a partir de ese momento, la clase compacta se denominó “Clase C”, en consonancia con la denominación familiar “Clase S”. . En la década de 1990, esta lógica también se aplicó a la Clase E y la Clase G, así como a las nuevas series de modelos como la Clase A, B y M. Entre otras cosas, el primer Mercedes-Benz Clase C introdujo el concepto de diferentes líneas de diseño y equipamiento, así como sistemas adicionales de seguridad activa y pasiva para este segmento de vehículos.

Vehículos de Mercedes-Benz Classic en Retro Classics 2023

Automóvil de patente Benz, 1886.

El 29 de enero de 1886, el sueño de Carl Benz se hizo realidad: el diseñador de Mannheim solicitó una patente para su “vehículo con funcionamiento con motor de gas”. El número de patente DRP 37435 se considera el certificado de nacimiento del automóvil y le dio su nombre a Patent Motor Car. El primer automóvil del mundo fue un diseño completamente independiente, con una unidad orgánica compuesta por motor y chasis. Benz lo diseñó como un vehículo de tres ruedas, ya que no le convenció la dirección de la barra de tiro que se utiliza para los carruajes. El logro decisivo de Carl Benz fue la implementación sistemática de su visión del “carruaje sin caballos”: tuvo la idea de un automóvil, lo patentó, lo diseñó, lo construyó y lo probó. Lanzó el vehículo al mercado; lo produjo en masa, lo desarrolló aún más y así hizo que su invento fuera utilizable. El Benz Patent Motor Car marcó el comienzo de una nueva era de movilidad personal. Los visitantes de Retro Classics pueden embarcarse en un viaje en el tiempo y vivir de cerca este hito en la historia de la tecnología. En el stand de Mercedes-Benz Classic, hay una réplica fiel del vehículo como punto de fotografía. El Patent Motor Car va acompañado de una actriz vestida de Bertha Benz. La esposa de Carl Benz apoyó el desarrollo de su marido con gran vigor e influencia, y en agosto de 1888 incluso emprendió el primer viaje de larga distancia en automóvil, de Mannheim a Pforzheim y viceversa.

Datos técnicos del Automóvil Patentado Benz
Año de construcción: 1886 (fiel reconstrucción)
Cilindros: 1
Cilindrada: 954 cc
Potencia: 0,55 kW (0,75 hp) a 400 rpm
Velocidad máxima: 16 km/h

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé “Chasis rodante” (W 198), 1954

En febrero de 1954 se presentó en Nueva York el deportivo de serie 300 SL Coupé (W 198). Sus puertas de ala de gaviota no eran un fin estético en sí mismas, sino una necesidad técnica. Esto se debió a que el vehículo se basó en un marco tubular liviano y extremadamente resistente a la torsión. Fue construido tan alto en los lados que los diseños de puertas convencionales no se pudieron realizar. Incluso en 1954, año de su estreno, la marca utilizó un chasis con tecnología visible como fascinante exhibición en los principales salones del automóvil. El marco tubular, que pesaba alrededor de 75 kilogramos, se soldó a partir de tubos que se ensamblaron en triángulos y, por lo tanto, solo bajo cargas de tracción y compresión. La exposición muestra claramente la instalación en ángulo del motor de seis cilindros, así como todo el tren de transmisión con caja de cambios, ejes y eje de transmisión.

Datos técnicos Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Rolling Chassis” (W 198)
Año de construcción: 1954
Cilindros: 6/en línea
Cilindrada: 2.996 cc
Potencia: 158 kW (215 CV) a 5.800 rpm
Velocidad máxima: hasta 260 km/h

23 February, 2023/by Carlos

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Barcelona Wine Week beats its own record and will bring together 800 wineries and 70 quality seals

More wineries and quality seals, more business opportunities and today’s leading experts will feature in Barcelona Wine Week 2023. Spanish wine’s flagship show at the Fira de Barcelona is gearing up for its best edition with 828 exhibiting wineries, 27% more than in 2022, and the participation of 70 vineyard seals and designations of origin renowned for their excellent quality.

Barcelona Wine Week (BWW), which will be held from 6 to 8 February at the Montjuic venue of Fira de Barcelona, consolidates its position as the flagship event in the industry for domestic and international purchasers of Spanish quality wine with record figures this edition: 828 exhibiting wineries, 70 prestigious seals represented and the presence of big names such as Protos, Matarromera, Rioja Vega, Pago de los Capellanes, Juvé & Camps, Recaredo and Freixenet.

In addition, there will also be hundreds of small and medium-sized wineries grouped into more than 70 Designations of Origin (D.Os), such as Cava, Ribera del Duero, Rueda, Priorat, Bierzo, Madrid, Valencia, Jumilla, Costers del Segre, Navarra and Valdeorras.

Javier Pagés, the show’s chairman and President of the Cava D.O., emphasises that “BWW will be the first big fair event of the year for the industry and aims to give visibility to the great wealth of terroirs this country has, analyse the future challenges of the wine-making industry and offer business opportunities both in the domestic and international markets.”

In this way, BWW will be a great business and networking forum that will bring together thousands of professionals and purchase decision-makers from large distribution groups, importers of recognised prestige, wholesale centres, specialised distributors, retailers and gourmet stores. To this end, it has invited nearly 1,800 key buyers of Spanish wine, coming, in addition to Spain, from important export markets such as the United States, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Belgium, China, Brazil and Japan. Representatives of all of Spain’s top distribution groups have also confirmed that they will be attending, as well as hotel chains, large restaurant franchise groups and individual restaurants. A total of more than 8,000 business meetings among the fair’s exhibitors and professional buyers are expected to take place.

Spain ranks third in the world’s wine producers (with 40.5 million hectolitres in 2022), is the number one exporter in terms of volume and the third in terms of value (over €2.9 billion exported in 2021).

A journey through the singularity of Spain’s soils

BWW 2023 proposes an immersive journey through the country’s many and varied terroirs and wines. With the slogan “Spain: a singular mosaic of soils”, the visitor will be able to participate in more than fifty tastings and talks given by almost 90 experts, sommeliers, producers, etc. Keynote sessions will bring together Masters of Wine (the highest distinction for wine knowledge) who produce their own wines, such as Norrel Robertson, who since 2003 has produced his wines in Calatayud; Fernando Mora, with vineyards in several locations in Aragon; and Andreas Kubach, director of Península Vinicultores, with vineyards in La Rioja Alavesa, among other locations. Multiple award-winning sommeliers who have become winemakers such as Bruno Murciano, Guillermo Cruz, Sergi Figueres and Xavi Nolla will also feature in a joint tasting.

Some fifteen renowned winery owners who cultivate their vines in unique soils will feature in sessions such as ‘The wise men of the terroir’, which will bring together three visionaries: René Barbier (Priorat) César Saldaña, (Jerez) and Felipe Blanco (Canary Islands). Álvaro Palacios and his nephew Ricardo P. Palacios will be showing off the richness of two wine growing areas that they have contributed to revolutionising: the Priorat and the Bierzo. The tasting session ‘Soils as unique as they are unbreakable’ will feature three wine growers: Esmeralda García, who works with the sandy soils of Santiuste (Segovia); Sara Pérez, in love with the terroirs of the Priorat and of the Montsant; and Cristina Yagüe, who makes wine in the Rías Baixas, Ribeira Sacra and Valdeorras.

Other interesting contributions will be those of the internationally renowned critic Tim Atkin, who will present his long-awaited Rioja 2023 Special Report and will guide a tasting of wines from the area; and that of Luís Gutiérrez, taster for Wine Advocate Robert Parker for Spain and author of the book “Los nuevos viñadores” (The new vignerons: A new generation of Spanish wine growers), who will lead a tasting of 6 great wines from 6 different soils. The programme will also include a tribute to the late Gérard Basset, considered the greatest sommelier of all time; a tasting of Cavas with the 100% quality seal with the Master of Wine Pedro Ballesteros; a talk by Santi Rivas, author of “Deja Todo o Deja el Vino” (Give up everything or give up wine), who will analyse 13 consumer trends through 13 wines; and the tasting ‘Magnificent 7 of the Priorat’, led by journalist and wine expert Ramon Francàs.

A prominent space will be the wine bar Wine Tasting Journey – Soils of Spain by #alimentosdespaña, which, in conjunction with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, will offer a self-guided tasting with 58 wines in which the soil is an element of special importance. There will be wines from Bierzo, the Orotava Valley (Tenerife), from Jumilla, Mallorca, Jerez, León and Calatayud, among other territories.

Challenges, trends and more gastronomy
Likewise, the BWW Hub will host conferences and round tables on sustainability, innovation and digitalisation in wineries. Topics such as the management of vineyard soils in the face of climate change, the benefits of eco-design, new ways of reusing bottles, the digital transformation of viticulture, the protection of the country’s old vines and how to better convey Spanish wine will be analysed.

BWW will also make a firm commitment to strengthen the synergies of wine with haute cuisine, a great ambassador of the Spanish food industry abroad. Thus, in collaboration with ICEX España Exportación e Inversiones, a round-table discussion will be held with international restaurants recognised with the Restaurants from Spain international gastronomic quality distinction. Participating, among others, will be Nacho Manzano, chef at Casa Marcial (**Michelin) and gastronomic director of the Ibérica Restaurants and Camino group (London) and José Pizarro, owner of 6 restaurants in London and collaborator of the BBC, where he divulges the benefits of Spanish produce.

Meanwhile, the space #BWW Gastronomy, Food & Wine Restaurant will offer visitors the opportunity to enjoy the best small dishes in combination with great wines from three of Barcelona’s most outstanding restaurants: Bar Alegría (Tomas Abellan), Cecconi’s (Alessio Biangini) and Kao (Josep Maria Kao). In addition, the BWW Likes the City! Project will convert Barcelona into the wine capital by associating it with locations in the city to offer special wine and food pairings and ideas during the show. Abac (***), Moments (**), Windsor and Gaig are among the participating restaurants.

Barcelona, 24th January 2023

7 February, 2023/by Maria G

BUSINESS, Especial, EVENTOS, Exposiciones, MyEvents, Present

LVMH hosts fourth edition of LVMH Watch Week in Singapore from January 10 – 12

4 January, 2023/by Carlos

Coches, Especial, Especiales, EVENTOS, Exposiciones, MOTOR, MyEvents, Superdeportivos

Motorlux 2022 and Broad Arrow Group Monterey Jet Center Auction

Motorlux and Broad Arrow Group Monterey Jet Center Auction Partner to Offer Premium Ticket Package and Access

Motorlux and Broad Arrow Group Monterey Jet Center Auction Partner to Offer Premium Ticket Package and Access

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., July 15, 2022 – Motorlux, the reimagined McCall’s Motorworks, includes exclusive access to the first-ever Broad Arrow Group Monterey Jet Center Auction. All Motorlux ticket holders can preview the auction vehicles during the event on Wednesday, August 17. Lux Premium tickets also include admission to the auction (a $200 value) held on Thursday, August 18, providing access that is normally reserved for consigners, registered bidders and their guests.

Motorlux 2022

“The Broad Arrow Group is thrilled to bring auction action to the Monterey Jet Center the day following – and in partnership with – this year’s Motorlux event,” said Kenneth Ahn, President, Hagerty Marketplace and CEO, Broad Arrow Group. “It is the perfect combination of people, place and passion – our clients and friends from around the world, an inspiring setting and an incredible offering of cars.”

Highlights from more than 90 auction vehicles include the personal Aston Martin DB5 of legendary actor and icon, Sir Sean Connery. The 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will be offered directly from the Connery family, who have committed to donating a significant portion of the sale proceeds to benefit the Sean Connery Philanthropy Fund.

Pre-war automobile enthusiasts will appreciate the unique and outstanding 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K Spezial Roadster. As one of the true crown jewels of the Classic Era of motor cars, arguably no automobile symbolizes the pinnacle of design, engineering and construction among the Classic Era cars better than the supercharged Mercedes-Benz 540K Spezial Roadster. Incredibly rare, stunningly beautiful, a cherished centerpiece for collectors worldwide – chassis 408383 is the perfect representation of those enviable qualities.

Additional highlights include a 2012 Lexus LFA Nürburgring, one of 50 produced. The single-owner LFA is finished in orange and has only covered about 1,200 miles since delivery. Porsche fans will enjoy viewing the 1987 Porsche 959 Komfort and BMW aficionados will appreciate the 1981 BMW M1. Both rare and highly collectible German supercars represent the pinnacle of 1980s automotive engineering.

Motorlux Ticket Packages Available Now

Ticket packages are available at the Motorlux Onsite parking is included with all ticket packages, adding a new level of convenience and exclusivity to the evening.

The Lux Pass includes an up-close look at some of the world’s most impressive airplanes and automobiles, preview of the inaugural Broad Arrow Group auction, farm-to-table culinary stations, interactive entertainment, convenient self-parking at the Monterey Pines Golf Club as well as an open bar with signature cocktails and locally inspired refreshments.

The Lux Plus ticket includes all the Lux Pass accommodations plus early entry starting at 5:00 pm Pacific, one hour before the event opens. In addition, Lux Plus holders can access the exclusive Lux Lounge featuring an open bar with curated cocktails and gourmet culinary stations from California’s esteemed chefs.

Lux Premium ticket holders will enjoy all the Lux Plus extras plus upgraded parking on the tarmac and admission to the Broad Arrow Group Auction, showcasing 80 exceptional motor cars, on Thursday, August 18.

About Motorlux

Motorlux is a fresh take on Monterey Car Week’s hangar party with a focus on cars, craft and community. Returning to the Monterey Jet Center on August 17, 2022, Motorlux remains faithful to its entertaining and elegant roots while elevated with artfully curated experiences celebrating automotive, aviation, fashion and design. For more visit the Motorlux website at Motorlux.com.

About Broad Arrow Group

Broad Arrow Group and its subsidiaries — Broad Arrow Auctions, Broad Arrow Capital, and Collectors Garage — represent the collective vision of its founders, team members, and partners — to be the best advisor, marketplace, and financier for car collectors, with integrity, trust, and innovation. Broad Arrow Group was founded in 2021 to develop and operate a portfolio of businesses and brands that address the needs of various segments of the collector car market and to transform the collector car industry. In January 2022, Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY) made a strategic investment and became a joint venture partner for Broad Arrow Group. Learn more at broadarrowgroup.com.

About Hagerty, Inc. (NYSE: HGTY)

Based in Traverse City, Michigan, Hagerty’s purpose is to save driving and car culture for future generations and its mission is to build a global business to fund that purpose. Hagerty is an automotive enthusiast brand offering integrated membership products and programs as well as a specialty insurance provider focused on the global automotive enthusiast market. Hagerty is home to Hagerty Drivers Club, Hagerty DriveShare, Hagerty Valuation Tools, Hagerty Media, Hagerty Drivers Club magazine, MotorsportReg, Hagerty Garage + Social, The Amelia, Detroit Concours d’Elegance, Greenwich Concours d’Elegance, California Mille, Motorlux, Hagerty Drivers Foundation and more. For more information on Hagerty, please visit https://www.hagerty.com/, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

15 July, 2022/by Carlos

Complementos, DESTACADOS, Diamantes, Especial, EVENTOS, Exposiciones, Ferias, Festival, Galerías, JOYERÍA, Joyería, MyEvents, Oro, WEDDING

Julia Roberts and Chopard’s yellow diamond at the Cannes Film Festival

Campaign Happy Diamonds captures the actress’ radiance in a campaign created by filmmaker Xavier Dolan.

Julia Roberts sparkled in a beautiful necklace in Fairmined-certified ethical 18-carat white and yellow gold adorned with a rare central yellow diamond weighting over 100 carats and set with pear-shaped and cushion-shaped diamonds totalling 54.67 carats from the Red Carpet Collection.

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Julia Roberts brilla con joyas de Chopard

Julia Roberts brilló en la alfombra roja del Festival de Cine de Cannes luciendo un magnífico collar realizado en oro blanco y amarillo ético de 18k y un diamante Amarillo excepcional de más de 100 quilates y engastado con diamantes talla pera y talla cojín por un total de 54.67 quilates, de la Colección Red Carpet.

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7 June, 2022/by Carlos

BUSINESS, DESTACADOS, EVENTOS, Exposiciones, Fintech, MyEvents, Present, Startups

Meet the 60+ companies exhibiting at our upcoming EU-Startups Summit on May 12-13 in Barcelona!

This year’s EU-Startups Summit is finally going to happen next week in Barcelona! Connecting many of Europe’s most promising founders, exciting startups, top investors and the wider European startup community, we’ll have two days of networking, inspiration and learning carefully curated for you. There will be interesting fireside chats, insightful keynotes, an exciting pitch competition and so much more!

This year’s EU-Startups Summit will also be full of amazing exhibitors. From pet food to banking, these are the 60+ companies you should be looking forward to meeting in our exhibition area at the EU-Startups Summit! So, what are you waiting for? Get your ticket today.

Without further ado, below we’re introducing you to this year’s fantastic exhibitors:

TheGestor® logo The Gestor: The Gestor is an easy-to-use app for the creation of invoices, receipt of payments, and taxes in real-time. The Gestor App is everything you need as an entrepreneur. The Gestor is based in Madrid & founded in 2019.

NCompass International logo Ncompass: Builds bespoke software/products from the ground up! Effectively blending design thinking, great product engineering, customer centricity, and sound analytics. This way you can rapidly grow startups and scale-ups. Ncompass has operations in US, Europe and India & was founded in 2003.

Jetveo logo Jetveo: The Jetveo Platform and App Builder combine an intuitive user interface with the power of C# to empower developers to quickly and efficiently provide business solutions to their customers. Jetveo App Builder streamlines everything from idea to launch. Jetveo is based in Brno & founded in 2016.

Kernel Edge: Kernal Edge is a software suite for Modern Fintechs. They’re here to help you accelerate your journey to market and beyond. They’d love to know where you currently are in your journey to see where they can help you advance, whether that be building technology solutions or partnering to invest. Kernel Edge is based in London & founded in 2020.

TeQatlas logo TeQatlas: TeQatlas is the first-on-the-market platform that enables founders and investors to find each other easily, managing capital and networks in one place. TeQatlas is based in Zurich & was founded in 2019.

Treezor logo Treezor: Treezor is an independent provider of outsourcing and white label solutions for electronic payments. Founded in Paris, Treezor owns a European License and is one of the approved suppliers for MasterCard® Prepaid. As an e-money issuer and a payment institution. Treezor is based in Paris & was founded in 2016.

Envite logo Envite: Envite is an all-in-one powerful web platform that enables individuals to sell & manage any online service at the click of a button. Through their platform, you can launch, manage, and market your skills with ease and effortless professionalism. Envite is based in Tel Aviv & was founded in 2020.

Sastrify logo Sastrify: Sastrify is a virtual Software-as-a-Service procurement service, helping finance and tech teams to optimize the management and cost of SaaS tools in digital-first companies. Their team brings transparency to your existing setup, gets rid of underutilized licenses, and negotiates with your suppliers to get the best deals for you. Sastrify is based in Cologne & was founded in 2020.

Grace Denker Gallery: Grace Denker Gallery is a contemporary art gallery featuring authentic artworks and staging exclusive art events in the heart of Hamburg. It was founded in 2015 with the intention of supporting national and international artists. The gallerist is a successful entrepreneur who runs a school and several other projects in Germany.

Tourisfair: Tourisfair is creating something amazing to reactivate the travel industry and to offer travellers a useful tool that will increase your experience when planning, so that the next time you travel, you will really enjoy and visit the trip to the fullest. Tourisfair is based in Saarbrücken & was founded in 2020.

KOOHOO logo Koohoo: KOOHOO is based on matchmaking technology, which brings tailor-made accommodation and recreational offers directly to traveller’s phones. KOOHOO differs from any other travel platform where the traveller has to manually search to find offers. Koohoo is based in Tallinn & was founded in 2020.

Tennders logo Tennders: Tennders is a European digital freight platform that simplifies the way shippers, carriers, and brokers connect. With a multicultural team of experts in inland freight transport. They are leveraging their team’s extensive knowledge, supported by their platform to provide an effective and great service to Tennders customers. Tennders is based in Barcelona & was founded in 2021.

Ad Up logo AdUp: AdUp ensures that your checkout will perform better. They do this through their fast checkout, but also a full hosted checkout. AdUp shortens the purchase process from an average of 3-5 minutes to 15 seconds, this results in ease of use and more orders! AdUp is based in Amsterdam & was founded in 2019.

Ipriq: Ipriq secures your brand. The IP law experts help you discover, identify, protect, manage, enforce, develop and leverage intellectual property, including trademarks, designs, patents, copyright, and domain names.

Monicont Technology: Monicont offers hardware and software solutions to its own portfolio of institutions, adding strength to the information sector, and is still moving towards its targets with strong, dynamic, professional, young staff. Monicont is based in Enschede & was founded in 2017.

Skorebee logo Skorebee: Based in Prague, Skorebee helps you explore and improve your social media image based on how you want to use social media and gives you a leaderboard to see where you rank amongst your friends, peers, and other social media users. The company was founded in 2017.

quizdom™ logo Quizdom: Play one against one, battle other players to discover if you are the fastest and smartest! The Athens-based development team has years of experience in mobile game development, and the entire team is dedicated to creating the very best experience in trivia gaming.

Lylu logo Lylu: Lylu is improving the lives of millions of people by empowering them with technology. Founded in Darmstadt in 2020, the Lylu Tablet is the easiest and most effortless way for seniors to get online. At their heart is Lylu’s senior-friendly software.

Beyond logo Beyond Pricing: Beyond is the #1 Revenue Management Platform for short-term rental owners and managers to get, grow, and keep revenue. Their easy-to-use platform includes a dynamic, demand-driven pricing tool with extensive market data that pairs with OTA distribution and a best-in-class booking engine. Beyond is based in San Francisco & was founded in 2013.

Decarbonify: Based in Oslo, Decarbonify is an ESG-as-a-Service Data Platform, designed specifically for climate risk reduction and optimizing ESG opportunities. They bridge science-based ESG data and Business through their Decarbonify ESG-as-a-Service Digital Infrastructure.

XMED iQ - International Group logo XMED iQ: XMED iQ aggregates large volumes of medical device orders from hospitals through their fully-integrated sourcing platform, then puts these never-before-seen volumes out to tender across Europe. XMED iQ is based in London & was founded in 2021.

FLEXXI logo FLEXXI Care: The app connects families in need of respite care with safe and affordable caregivers for home care provision at the required time. FLEXXI users don’t need to have long-term obligations or a contract with a caregiving company. FLEXXI Care is based in Munich & was founded in 2020.

iPlena: Based in London, iPlena was born in 2021 with the aim to improve our daily postures. Using mobile body scanning algorithm for tailored osteopathic training, the startup is offering tech that rewires the central nervous system.iPlena is based in London & was founded in 2021.

GlucoActive Sp. z o.o. logo Gluco Active: This Warsaw-based company offers a wearable device for non-invasive measurement of blood glucose concentration using spectrophotometric methods. It is intended for diagnostic, prophylactic purposes, in the process of diabetes treatment and control, and for sports applications. Gluco Active is based in Warsaw & was founded in 2019.

MEGI: Founded in Croatia in 2021, Megi is a virtual cardiovascular care assistant that aims to give patients back their confidence, quality of life and peace of mind. The innovative product combines clinical expertise with behavioural science and AI to enhance engagement between doctors and patients, and personalize care.

chartok logo Chartok: Chartok, based in Barcelona, is developing a staff collaboration software to enable hotels to transform their internal processes into automated workflows with (RPA) Robot Process Automation. Founded in 2018, Chartok connects all hotel team’s tasks, docs, contacts, handbooks, apps, and suppliers together to be more connected, profitable, and productive through internal collaboration.

Type Studio logo Type Studio: Type Studio is an online text-based video&audio editing tool that takes your content creation to a new level of simplicity. The Berlin-based company helps users to spend less time creating beautiful content and has been doing so since 2020.

Goto-Sportwear: Goto makes ecological, regenerated harnesses from marine plastic waste collected from the oceans. In their manufacturing process, Goto uses materials such as regenerated fishing nets and plastic bottles. Goto is currently based in Espoo & was founded in 2020.

CoachHub - The digital coaching platform logo CoachHub: CoachHub is the leading global talent development platform that enables organizations to create a personalized, measurable, and scalable coaching program for the entire workforce, regardless of department and seniority level. The Berlin-based company’s co-founder, Yannis, will also be joining us to give a talk on how to ensure employees feel valued.

Fish&Burger logo Fish&Burger: Fish & Burger works with a network of digital specialists who help customers’ online activities to grow exponentially. The Dutch firm’s approach is aimed at utilizing the growth potential of their customers. Founded in 2021, they do this by taking on the challenge together with the best specialists in the market. Find out about how they scaled BlaBlaCar here.

6Minded logo 6minded: Polish firm 6Minded is a team of experts on a mission to fuel your inbound marketing. They believe that inbound marketing is powerful, but it’s not for every company. Founded in 2013, the company establishes inbound marketing strategies specific to different needs.

Solea: Solea embodies the tasteful ideals of the Mediterranean in a Hard Seltzer; it is refreshing, all-natural, and effortlessly cool. Solea has it all – the guilt-free alcoholic option, great taste and low calories. It’s bound to be sunny in Barcelona, so why not give it a try?

Futura Vive: Based in Madrid, Futura Vive is developing and distributing robots for the hospitality, health, restaurant and retail sectors. The company was founded in 2007 and is using AI to develop the assistants of the future. Futura Vive counts global brands like Repsol, Accenture and Volkswagen as clients.

Economic Accelerator: The Economic Accelerator is a program of the Institute for Eastern Studies Foundation – the organizer of the Economic Forum, which has been creating the largest business and political conference in Central and Eastern Europe for 30 years. Based in Warsaw, the mission is to build a place of dialogue for representatives of major businesses, experts, government administration and startups. Economic Accelerator will be exhibiting with two projects:

The Małopolska Innovation Rocket:

Score Digital: Founded in 2019, Score Digital supports market challengers by delivering end-to-end digital product development services, helping companies transform powerful ideas into game-changing products.

Medical Simulation Technologies: This Polish startup is an innovative startup developing and implementing medical simulations for teaching medical personnel. The aim is to use tech to advance medical specialism.

Versatilex: Versatilex is a Polish startup in the automation machinery and manufacturing sector. It was founded in 2015.

The Dolnośląskie Innovation Rocket:

Robotivity: Founded in 2018, Robotivity is a team of creative and innovative developers that offer consulting in the area of process improvement and automation.

Nsflow: Offering an all-in-one platform enabling users to design and deploy AR applications, Nsflow was founded in 2018 with the goal to o transform the process of creating AR applications by moving it from the sphere of customized services to DIY zone.

Qualpro: Traveltech startup Qualpro is working to support hospitality businesses with proRMS – an intelligent and intuitive Revenue Management System.

Commit Global logo Commit Global: CGT Commit Global Translations is a leading language services provider founded in 1997. Today, with offices in Europe and the United States, Commit Global helps corporations around the world deliver their products, and services as well as market their brands in the local language. You can find out more about their support in scaling internationally here.

Intergiro logo Intergiro: Whether you are automating your business finances or providing banking services to your customers, Intergiro’s APIs give you the financial toolkit to build, adapt and thrive. Intergrio is a Stockholm-based company, founded in 2014, and growing fast.

Camaloon logo Camaloon: A Barcelona-based company, Camaloon’s vision and ambition are to make possible the customization of any product in any possible technique as well as deliver it in the fastest time and highest quality.

CometChat logo Cometchat: CometChat empowers developers to quickly add text, voice, and video chat to their websites and apps. Its customers are in the virtual event, telehealth, EduTech, marketplace, and on-demand industries and use CometChat for it’s secure, scalable, and easy-to-use platform.

Swan logo Swan: Swan is a Paris-based firm that offers an embedded finance platform. Via Swan’s simple APIs, European companies can integrate banking services (accounts, cards, and IBANs) quickly and easily into their own product. Founded in 2019, the innovative company is providing super-smooth user experiences.

Nebeus logo Nebeus: Nebeus is a Barcelona-based cryptocurrency app and desktop platform that allows people to secure loans using their digital assets as collateral, as well as exchange, earn and securely hold their crypto in insured cold storage vaults.

Deel logo Deel: Deel is a global payroll solution that helps businesses hire anyone, anywhere. Using a tech-enabled self-serve process, you can now hire independent contractors or full-time employees in over 150 countries, compliantly and in minutes. Today, Deel, based in California, serves 4,500+ customers from SMBs to publicly traded companies.

Safeguard Global logo Safeguard Global: Safeguard Global is a future of work company that helps workers and companies thrive in the global economy. Backed by a data-rich technology platform, local expertise, and industry-leading experience, Safeguard Global provides end-to-end solutions to manage people and scale operations. With Safeguard Global, organizations can recruit, hire, operate and pay anywhere in the world, no matter where they are in their growth journey.

EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme logo EUSPA: The EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) provides safe and performant space services, enabling synergies, EU innovation, sustainability, and security. EUSPA’s core mission is to implement the EU Space Programme and to provide reliable, safe and secure space-related services, maximising their socio-economic benefits for European society and business.

Amazon Business logo Amazon Business: Founded in 2015, Amazon Business simplifies the purchasing process to make it easier for its customers to get the products they need. They solve for its customers’ unmet and undiscovered needs — continuously expanding their selection and adding relevant new tools and features.

SafetyWing logo SafetyWing: The Californian company SafetyWing is building the first global safety net for remote companies, remote workers, and nomads worldwide. Their products are built and designed by a fully remote team of nomads distributed across three continents.

Freshworks logo Freshworks: Founded in 2010, Freshworks Inc., (NASDAQ: FRSH) on a mission to empower the people who power business, making it fast and easy for companies to deliver top-notch customer service and have high-ranking levels of employee satisfaction. The company builds tech that works for everyone, making it easy for IT, customer service, sales, marketers and HR to do their job. Find out about the exclusive benefits of the Freshworks for Startups program for EU-Startups members, and also check out John Crossan’s talk during the summit.

Silicon Castles: Silicon Castles is a tech company builder and strategic business accelerator that focuses on “European Diamonds” – tech startups that have a unique business idea solving a real problem, use scalable tech and outstanding intellectual property. The aim is to help European startups make the leap from having great tech and talent to becoming global success stories. The team will also be giving a masterclass on how to go from idea to global success.

Webex: Webex is a leading provider of cloud-based collaboration solutions which includes video meetings, calling, messaging, events, and customer experience solutions like contact center and purpose-built collaboration devices. Webex is based in California & was founded in 1995, the company ahs been paving the way in providing devices that are making the new world of hybrid work, work.

Dassault Systems: Dassault Systems, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, is a catalyst for human progress. Dassault provides businesses and people with collaborative 3D virtual environments to imagine sustainable innovations. They have worked with hundreds of startups to support their dreams and help them scale-up and launch innovative and disruptive products onto the global market. Fundamentally, Dassault Systemes believes that the only progress is human, and startups are pivotal to driving it forward.

Marketer Hire: Headquartered in California & founded in 2018, the mission is to connect top marketing talent with experience from global brands and hot startups with businesses quickly and seamlessly. Marketer Hire provides the fast, easy way to get access to the world’s best marketers. Its recent launch into Europe means you now have on-demand access to its global network of expert, pre-vetted marketers with zero financial risk and full flexibility.

Nestle Purina: One of the world’s most iconic pet brands, Purina knows that many of us are pet owners, and the people working at Purina are pet owners themselves, that is why they know firsthand how important pets are in people’s lives. They are committed to creating nutritious foods that will keep cats and dogs of all ages happy, healthy, and content. Unleashed, powered by Purina, is the startup accelerator fueling pet tech and pet care innovation – we’ll have a dedicated pet tech session at the summit as well!

Petopy logo Petopy: Petopy is a London based startup that provides stress-free at-home veterinary services and telehealth services to pet owners With Petopy, your veterinarian is always with you – whether you want to make a video call or have your veterinarians visit you at home.

ROCKETO logo Rocketo: ROCKETO is a pet food innovator, closely mimicking how a dog might eat in the wild. It is entirely free of toxins and made by using ingredients only in their natural form – as supplied by Mother Nature since the dawn of time. Rocketo is based in London & was founded in 2017.

Doggies in Town logo Doggies in Town: Doggies in Town is an all-in-one app for dog owners to easily find dog-friendly places, dog products, dog services, activities, events, and direct booking to pet services. Doggies in Town is based in Malaga & was founded in 2020, helping pet owners enjoy more recreational activities with their fur babies.

HiPets logo HiPets: For all busy but loving and caring pet parents, Warsaw-based HiPets is creating a mobile and web app that enables instant booking for all pet-related services – starting with a vet and ending up with pet sitting. Founded in 2020, we put them on our list of Polish startups to watch this year.

Animoscope logo Animoscope: Animoscope is a telehealth service provider for pet owners, specializing in generating and exploiting data. The company empowers pet owners to make the right decision by making complex medical things easy to interpret. Animoscope is based in Paris & was founded in 2019.

Kibus Petcare logo Kibus Petcare: Kibus Petcare meets the nutritional needs of pets through technologies that allow a tastier, healthier, and more natural diet. With Kibus, which is based in Barcelona, customers receive a robotic food dispenser and monthly packets of pet food.

Dogo - your dog's favourite app logo Dogo: Dogo is a mobile app for dog training. The Berlin-based company wants to make dog training easy, fun, affordable, and social. Since 2016, its app offers daily training that helps you teach your dog new tricks, and skills and spend quality time together.

InterPets logo Interpets: Based in Munich, Interpets is on a mission to help us understand our pets. Founded in 2020, its tech helps us to become better pet parents by improving your understanding of your pet’s emotions, behaviours, and health.

12 May, 2022/by Nico Nico

ART, COLECCIONISMO, Descubrimientos, Escultura, Especial, EVENTOS, Exhibitions, Exposiciones

ROYAL COLLECTION TRUST – Japan: Courts and Culture – The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace

Japan: Courts and Culture: The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace

This exhibition explores British royal encounters with Japan over a period of 350 years.

From samurai armour sent to James I in 1613, to a Coronation gift for HM The Queen in 1953, Japanese treasures have reached the British Court through trade, travel and treaties.

Each object on display reflects materials and techniques particular to Japan. Uniquely, many were commissioned or presented by the Japanese Imperial Family. Together, they reveal the ceremonial, diplomatic and artistic exchange linking the two courts of East and West.

… an exquisite, intricate, truly diverting parade of treasures ★★★★

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The Royal Collection holds some of the most significant examples of Japanese art and design in the western world. For the first time, highlights from this outstanding collection are brought together to tell the story of 300 years of diplomatic, artistic and cultural exchange between the British and Japanese royal and imperial families. The exhibition includes rare pieces of porcelain and lacquer, samurai armour, embroidered screens and diplomatic gifts from the reigns of James I to Her Majesty The Queen. Together, they offer a unique insight into the worlds of ritual, honour and artistry linking the courts and cultures of Britain and Japan.

Japan: Courts and Culture: The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham PalaceJapan: Courts and Culture: The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace

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Description

This splendid and understated armour was sent to James I of England by Tokugawa Hidetada, third son of Tokugawa Ieyasu, who ruled as the second shōgun of the Tokugawa dynasty from 1605 to 1623. Some sources have suggested that the armour may once have been owned by Takeda Katsuyori (1546 – 82), a daimyō who had fought, and lost, against Tokugawa Ieyasu at the Battle of Tenmokuzan in 1582.

The armour is of the body-wrapped (dōmaru) type, which hinges around the body and fastens on the right. The ‘pumpkin-shaped’ helmet (akodanari kabuto) is signed by Iwai Yozaemon, one of the main armourers to the ruling Tokugawa family. Armours by Iwai Yozaemon in other European royal collections indicate that this was a popular diplomatic gift from the Tokugawa family, easily available from a regular and reliable source.

The helmet has a very wide, almost flat neck guard (shikoro), small turn-backs (fukikaeshi) and visor (mabizashi) decorated in gold lacquer with stylised clouds. The akodanari helmet has prominent vertical rivet lines and is lacquered black. A raised area at the back of the helmet bowl may have been designed to accommodate the chonmage, the samurai hairstyle which consisted of a shaved pate with the hair oiled and tied at the back of the head in a queue. This distinctive form of helmet was extremely popular during the Muromachi period (1392–1573) and the traditional style would have appealed to the Tokugawa family who were conservative in their tastes. The face-mask (sōmen) has a fearsome appearance, although the whiskers have possibly been trimmed over the years.

Much of the armour is laced in red and blue silk in a chequerboard pattern. The lamellae (kozane) are individual pieces of iron lacquered and laced together – a technique known as hon-kozane (‘true’ kozane), which creates a more flexible armour.

Continuing the conservative style, the shoulder guards (sode) are very large for an armour of this period. The solid iron upper areas of the cuirass (dō) are decorated with gold lacquer dragons whose red lacquer tongues chase stylised clouds, possibly symbolising the Buddhist pearl of enlightenment, on a black lacquer ground. The rims (fukurin) and other metal fittings are of engraved and pierced shakudō and gilt-copper alloy. Interestingly, the small fittings to secure the cuirass have a discreet motif of a paulownia (kiri) leaf, an imperial symbol later adopted by the Tokugawa family. The sleeves (kote) are decorated in a similar fashion and have fine, though faded, silk with auspicious motifs and areas of iron mail. The greaves (suneate) are decorated with further stylised clouds in gold lacquer on black.

Text adapted from Japan: Courts and Culture (2020).

Provenance

Sent to James I by Shōgun Tokugawa Hidetada, 1613

This is one of the ‘two varnished armours’ given to Captain John Saris of the East India Company at Edo on 19 September 1613. Saris returned to Plymouth with the gifts in September 1614, but no account of their delivery to James I survives. The pair were almost certainly the first Japanese armours to arrive in Britain. By the mid-seventeenth century, they appear to have been separated, for only one was recorded at the Tower of London in 1660. The present armour was stored in a lacquer box in the Armoury at St James’s Palace, where it was inventoried in 1649–51 by the Commonwealth government for the posthumous sale of Charles I’s possessions. At that time, it was described as an ‘Indian Armor’ and purchased by Major Bas on 23 October 1651 for £10.

Following the Interregnum, the armour was returned to the Royal Collection, but confusion about both pieces’ provenance abounded. The armour at the Tower was for example described in 1662 as a present to Charles II ‘from the Emperor Mougul’, in India. As late as 1916, the present armour was confused with another in the Royal Armouries which had in fact been given to Philip II of Spain in 1585. At that time, it was in reality mounted on the wall of the Grand Vestibule at Windsor Castle, with other Japanese items from the Royal Collection.

Source & Photos: ROYAL COLLECTION TRUST

16 April, 2022/by Maria G