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Society

Rock The Boat

On Saturday June 29th, the day kicked off with a warm welcome breakfast in the Riva tunnel in Monaco for all participants, followed by a briefing on the rules of the regularity race course and eleganc...

By Helga Piaget

Society

King Of The Rock

IT IS WITH GREAT PLEASURE that I write for The Monegasque™, reflecting on my brother, Michael Jackson, and the enchanting Principality, a country that has long held a special place in...

By Jermaine Jackson

Talk Of The Rock

The Future Is Green For Container Transport

In the midst of unparalleled economic and environmental challenges, ADMCS emerges as a trailblazing force, poised to revolutionize the container transport industry. Founded in 2020 by Nicolas Sarrut, ADMCS epitomizes the fusion of technological innovation and environmental stewardship. Anchored in t...

Culture

The Well-Being Discipline

I CONSIDER MYSELF the epitome of a modern woman; I studied Economics at university in Germany while holding down a modeling career, so I fi nd it insightful that I live by a mantra coined by a man in the fi rst century CE. The Roman poet Juvenal wrote in his Satire X that...

By Maren Tschinkel

Society

The Roaring 2020S

IN 2024, JULIUS BAER’S Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report is published against a complex global background. Although the impact of the global pandemic has now settled into a new normal, inflation, rising living costs and increased geopolitical tensions continue to impact prices and priorities in every region of the world. The Julius Baer Lifestyle Index analyses the cost of a basket of goods and services representative of “living well” in 25 cities around the world. This provides an overview of...

By Albert Henriques

Talk Of The Rock

Strong Links

LE CIRQUE LARGE SQUARE AT 135 X 135 CM, THE 100% SILK HANDMADE SQUARE COMES IN BLUE, ROSEWOOD, ORANGE AND MULTICOLOUR. (€490) BY LETICIA DE MASSY & CHARLOTTE DE PARIENTE WE DRAW INSPIRATION from Monaco and its histo...

Society

Are Robots Really A Threat To Artistic Talent?

AUTHOR KATERINA RUSAKOVA IS WEARING AN ECLISSE RING IN WHITE GOLD AND DIAMONDS(€21,800), ECLISSE BRACELET IN WHITE GOLD AND DIAMONDS (€52,900), VERSO EARRINGS INWHITE GOLD, DIAMONDS, AND JET (€17,900), ALL BY VHERNIER.PHOTOGRAPH: EKATERINA PIKALOVA @KATE_S_PHOTOS...

L'Art De Vivre

Life Up In The Air

BY MIKE COLQUHOUN I confess. I am a complete coward when it comes extreme sports. Under no circumstances could I see myself jumping out of a plane then dangling from a parachute. Yet there I was, at the Christmas Fair on Port Hercules in Monaco, standing in front of a sky diving simulator that p...

Society

Signature Style

WINTER 2024 fashion showcased a resurgence of timeless classic styles. Tartan made a return to the runway, along with vibrant reds, exquisite leatherwork and a captivating range of nude shades. The sophisticated aesthetics featured in various collections extended to evening wear, showcasing captivat...

ON THE VIDEO DIGITAL COVER

Experience the allure of Monaco's elite with The Monegasque Digital Video Cover, showcasing a captivating lineup of illustrious monegasque personalities.

Alberto Repossi

Since 1920, jewelry has been a family legacy for the Repossi's. It all began when Alberto Repossi's grandfather opened the first High Jewelry factory in Piedmont, northern Italy. In 1978, Alberto Repossi, along with his wife Gio' Giove Repossi, inaugurated their first store in Monaco, followed by another in Paris' Place Vendome in 1986. By 1994, Repossi became the "Official Supplier of H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince of Monaco." His exquisite creations have adorned royal families and celebrities, including Princess Diana's engagement ring offered by Dodi Al Fayed in 1997, and the engagement ring for H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco's future wife, Princess Charlene of Monaco.

Society

GLAM AND GREEN

BY ESTELLE DINH BEYOND THE LUXURIOUS façades and renowned Monte Carlo Casino, Monaco has become a playground for the super-rich seeking more than the ephemeral thrill of material indulgence. Inspired by high-end adventures that defy the limits of conventional luxury, these discerning individuals settle for staged tribal warfare in Papua New Guinea or frosty marathons in Antarctica. They crave experiences that not only dazzle but leave an indelible mark on their very worldview. Amidst Mon...

Society

FOUNTAIN OF HOPE

EVERY DAY YOU come in contact with water from the early morning until late at night. You will find it in the shower; at breakfast you will drink it as milk, orange juice or coffee. Outside you see it as clouds in the sky, dew, rain, snow, fog or in the ponds, rivers, lakes and oceans. Flowing waters, such as rivers, oceans and waterfalls, are known to bring us a sense of well-being. Waterfalls have the highest negative ion content in nature, they help to increase our energy and happiness level...

By Helga Piaget

Culture

APPRECIATING TASTE

IN THE EARLY 1930S, Zurich, a city teetering on the brink of metamorphosis, sets the stage for our tale. At the city’s pulsating heart, a young man of 22, recently bequeathed with a substantial fortune, found himself standing at life’s crossroads. Rather than embarking on a journey of reckless expenditure, he chose to make a singular, grand investment—a Bentley. A decision that, on the surface, appeared as a flamboyant exhibition of wealth, inciting murmurs of a squandered inher...

By H.I.R.H. Archduke Carl Christian of Austria

Society

ADDING LUX TO THE COTE DE PROVENCE

Tucked away in the idyllic landscape of Provence lies the timeless elegance of Château les Crostes. The vineyard makes for a compelling story where tradition meets innovation, with a history dating back to the Middle Ages coupled with a modern transformation. The Château les Crostes estate sprawls across the ridges and valleys of Lorgues, a town synonymous with viticulture excellence, with the grounds covering an expansive 200 hectares which were initially cultivated for ol...

By H.R.H. Prince Felix of Luxembourg

Society

BEHIND THE WHEEL

Born in Monaco in 1927—four years after Prince Rainier, and on what is today known as National Day (see box “It’s A Date!”)—Francis Wright’s childhood consisted of walking from his home at Rue de la Source to Lycée Albert 1er up on the Rock, every morning, lunch and evening. “We had homework to do over lunch which we had to recite at 2 p.m. Punishment was having to go back to school on a Wednesday, our day off , for one to three hours. I was punished once and ha...

By Nancy Heslin

L'Art De Vivre

BEYOND BEAUTY: THE POWER OF UNITY

A Dance with Destruction My journey through the creation of the Burnt Trees series, those soaring 7-meter sculptures, was less about artistry and more about a desperate plea to the world. Each sculpture was not just an object of beauty but a beacon of warning against the environmental catastrophes threatening our very existence. While working in my former atelier in La Garde Freinet, near Saint Tropez, I was trapped in a devastating forest fi re that raged for several days. Su...

By Philippe Pastor

Society

THE REEL DEAL

I THOROUGHLY TAKE PLEASURE in the art of eating in good company and tend to be more enticed by mouthwatering conversation than what’s on the plate in front of me. A lunch at La Pêcherie U Luvassu, at 8 Quai l’Hirondelle, was an exception. It began with the first mouthful of bluefin tuna tartar. It happened again with the bluefi n tuna rillettes and yet again with the sea bream royale raw sashimi. Next to me Sami Ben Slama, who runs the restaurant’s day-to-day o...

By Nancy Heslin

Society

THE BOWL OF PORRIDGE JUST RIGHT

MAGNETISM. EITHER YOU HAVE IT OR YOU DON’T. Luiz F Costa Macambira, founder of The Monegasque™, definitely has it. “I had Jermaine Jackson on one phone and Adele on the other,” I remember him saying at our first meeting, a job interview back in September 2018 when he was CEO & Publisher of Forbes Monaco. When others say it, it’s brash but with Luiz you want to hear the end of the story. And that’s what places him and his contagious energy in the launch pad for The Monegasque™...

By Nancy Heslin

MONAPINION^TM

Thoughts, arguments, opinions and reflections

Helga Piaget

Working Across Generations To Protect Life's Greatest Commodity
Luiz F. Costa Macambira

We are not just a publication; and for sure not another luxury magazine
Maren Tschinkel

My goal is to inspire others with my approach to health
H.I.R.H. Archduke Carl Christian of Austria

A Bentley, a legacy, and the art of acquiring well

Influential People

SP Hinduja Shanu (Hinduja Family)

With a net worth of $19.5 billion, the Hinduja family is listed at #55 on Forbes 2018 The World’s Billionaires and #4 on India’s Richest 2018: The Top Ten Billionaires. As a senior member of the Hind...
James Ratcliffe

Former chemical engineer James Ratcliffe is the founder, chairman and majority owner of chemical powerhouse Ineos Group. The London-based conglomerate produces everything from synthetic oils and plast...
Stefano Pessina

Stefano Pessina heads the world's largest drugstore chain, Walgreens Boots Alliance. Pessina bought over 1,500 rival companies across Europe, merged his UniChem Group with Alliance Boots and took it p...
Eyal Ofer

Ofer owns Global Holdings, an international real estate firm, and the Zodiac Group, a shipping company. In addition to the 150 vessels he owns under Zodiac, Ofer also owns a 5% stake in Royal Caribbea...