Win a Vantage V8 Roadster with Hackett of London

Hackett London launched an integrated global campaign that offers one of the world’s most prestigious sports cars as the top prize, in a luxury brand tie up with Aston Martin, this week. Since 1 April, local consumers will have the chance to participate in Hackett’s international competition.

With a chance to win a soft top Aston Martin, the Vantage V8 Roadster, this competition celebrates the launch of Hackett London’s 2013 Spring/Summer collection, during Aston Martin’s centenary year. Devised and implemented by marketing agency B STREET London, the integrated global campaign will run in 14 markets, including South Africa, double the number of markets that participated last year when Hackett and Aston Martin first collaborated.

This campaign promotes the existing relationship between Hackett, Aston Martin and Aston Martin Racing and allows Hackett customers the chance to win exclusive and rare rewards in return for making a purchase. Based on sales basket analysis, customers have four entry levels linked to spend for the chance to win a prize.

On purchasing at the required level, customers will receive an entry card which contains a PIN code to enter on the multilingual microsite. Prize funds become more luxurious at each spend level. As these levels increase, customers will also be automatically entered into the prize funds below it. Customers spending R8700 or over have the chance to win the Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster.

At the R6400 level there are two Aston Martin weekend experiences to be won including a 3-night stay at a UK country house hotel with one of the latest Aston Martins to drive. At R4600 there are four VIP excursions to the Le Mans 24-Hour race to be won where winners can enjoy the thrill of Le Mans first-hand, side by side with the Aston Martin Racing team. And at the R2900 spend level there are ten Aston Martin Racing by Hackett Kit Bags to be won.

Hackett London’s Marketing Director, Mark Owens:
“There’s no denying the synergy and consequent strong appeal of these two luxury British brands in this campaign. The idea translates extremely well around the world, and thanks to the execution by B STREET, enhances brand values whilst at the same time encouraging strong sales. Last year, we saw a significant (20%) increase in spend at the top entry level as a result of offering our Aston Martin prize.”

Hackett London’s local Director, Moosa Mayet:
“The collaboration between the brands locally is growing from strength to strength with this campaign securing the bond even further. South Africa’s footprint in the luxury arena is enhanced by campaigns like these that allow us to compete with developed international markets such as the United Kingdom.”

B STREET’s Creative Partner, Kevin Exley, adds:
“The strategy behind the campaign is simple – to bring customers of the most quintessentially British style label the chance to win the most quintessentially British car. Working closely with international markets, the offer is being supported around the world with local language POS kits, promotional window display, digital advertising, a dedicated microsite and social media.”

The promotion is running in over 90 Hackett stores and concessions in the following markets around the world: UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Malaysia, South Africa, India, Belgium, Holland, Hong Kong, Philippines and Mexico.

To participate in this exciting competition visit the flagship store at the Protea Court in Sandton City or online 

 www.hackettastonmartin.com 

The promotion closes on 31st May 2013.

Emirates Holidays A World of Choice

 
I had the privilige of attending Emirates Holidays launch where it unveiled its new 600-page ‘A World of Choice 2012-2013’ brochure featuring over a 100 destinations, eight of them brand new, spanning six continents. The tour operating arm of Emirates airline already enjoys a presence in South Africa after opening its first Travel Hub outside the UAE at the Melrose Arch Precinct in Johannesburg last year.

Cape Town

The Cape Town launch forms part of the company’s series of mini-launches in South Africa that started in Durban ends in Johannesburg this June to travel agents and media. “South Africa is a market with great potential for Emirates Holidays,” said Frederic Bardin, Senior Vice President, Emirates Holidays.

Casablanca

“With 2012 being a landmark year for Emirates Holidays, following the launch of the new destinations, travel offers and the reintroduction of some old favourites, we are extremely excited to introduce our best and biggest brochure to date to South Africa’s three major cities.”

Argentina, Denmark, Ireland, Zambia and Zimbabwe all make their first appearance in the brochure, which has grown by 20 per cent – from 500 to 600 pages – since the 2011-2012 edition. Holidays to Dallas and Seattle in the USA, along with Vancouver in Canada, have also been introduced this year to coincide with the launch of new routes to these cities by Emirates airline.

In addition to the exciting new destinations, Russia, Morocco, Malta and South Korea have all been reintroduced into the brochure in response to customer demand. Offerings in popular countries such as China, Thailand, India, South Africa and Germany have also been expanded to provide more travel options with a wider choice of cruises, safaris, palace hotels and dedicated wellness retreats. The once-popular Fly & Drive packages have also been re-launched this year in partnership with various car rental companies to satisfy customer desire for a more diverse range of holidays around the globe.

“At Emirates Holidays we offer a tailor-made holiday experience to each customer so the changes we have made this year reflect current travel trends and are based on what our customers have told us they want.  The expansion of our offering has been driven by the increased demand for a wider choice of destinations around the world. Places that were once considered out of reach are now easily accessible with the launch of new routes by Emirates airline and with the help of our new brochure, the travel opportunities are endless.”

Khartoum

To reach out to its increasingly diverse customer base and to further reinforce its position as the leading holiday expert in the Middle East, Emirates Holidays has also expanded its 3 and 4-star hotel offerings, in addition to a wider choice of 5-star accommodation. 

The brochure features many of these hotels, with many more available when booking directly with Emirates Holidays or via travel agents. As always, excellent service levels, destination knowledge and attention to detail play a core part in providing the impeccable customer service that Emirates Holidays has become known for.

A wide network of well-trained Emirates Holidays staff  will help bring ‘A World of Choice 2012-2013’ to life for every customer through well-informed recommendations on flights, accommodation and sightseeing – all based on travel experience and extensive research. The Brocuhre is now available online and at Emirates Holidays travel hubs, including the Melrose Arch Precinct and across its international network of travel agents. For more information visit Emirates Holidays.

 

Its summer travel deals feature some of the most exciting destinations in the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Maldives.

From as little as ZAR8 100 during the months of June to August. “Emirates Holidays is delighted to bring our Summer Campaign to South Africa, one of our key markets which we believe holds great potential,” said Frederic Bardin, Senior Vice President, Emirates Holidays.  “Given the changing needs of travellers, we have carefully put together these holidays to ensure that our customers receive the best possible deal to suit their requirements and budget.”

The holiday options feature some of the most popular and exotic destinations on the Emirates network. Specialising in tailor-made holiday arrangements with a strong presence in the Gulf and Middle East, as well as in a growing number of Southern European, Asian and African countries.

Quintessentially Your Global Concierge

Whether it be last minute flights to Cape Town, Johannesburg or abroad or tables at the best restaurant’s around the world Quintessentially SA will ensure members get an exceptionally efficient service wherever they are located.

A world leader in global concierge services founded in the United Kingdom in 2000 operated as a “Private Members’ Club” available to members 24 hours a day 365 days a year. With over 65 worldwide offices and upwards of 35 languages spoken, this multinational brand knows how to provide a “global yet local service”. And because it is operated on a member’s only basis, there is a cap placed on the total number of clients in order to insure that all their clients receive top notch quality services, tailored specifically to them.

The idea is that no matter where you may be in the world, there is always someone to take care of the details and make your life as easy and enjoyable as possible. With varying levels of service, members can expect to have a last minute table at a fully booked restaurant, tickets to the final of a world class sporting event, a VIP party planned to their exact specifications and invitations to attend high level networking events, just to name a few.

Pedro Camacho, the new owner and CEO of Quintessentially South Africa, has a very particular vision for the brand. His aim is to offer a well groomed, personalised, service to their members where requests are met above their expectations. "I want to make it better than the best and beyond what anyone expects”, enthuses Camacho.

In addition to the concierge service offerings, Quintessentially has 32 luxury sister businesses which covers all facets of the luxury lifestyle market, including Travel, Real Estate, Wine, Art, Luxury Retail, Events, Public Relations, Publishing and more. The various levels of membership range from General Membership, starting at R13, 000 per annum, to Dedicated and Dual Memberships starting at R32, 000 and R62, 335 per annum respectively, and finally Elite Memberships, which are by invitation only.

General Memberships allow members access to the AskQ concierge service, while the Dedicated and Dual Memberships, provide personal account managers, two for the dual membership. For those who are invited into the exclusive ranks of the Elite Membership, they can expect to have account managers provided for all of Quintessentially’s territories, twenty-four seven.

Quintessentially seamlessly deals with the more typical day to day concierge requests like chauffeured airport transfers, flower and champagne delivery and tables at fully booked restaurants, but also prides itself on being able to accommodate even the most taxing and unusual of tasks like arranging an overnight shipment of 200 Ladurée Macarons and 202 red roses from London to Slovenia.

Collecting medical documents from Rome and returning them to a client in London in the same day, recovering a digital camera left in a Taxi in Shanghai, researching the rules and regulations for owning a gorilla as a pet in Singapore and personally selecting a dress and delivering it to a Saudi Princess in Dubai before a photo shoot and flight later that day.

Members find the service truly indispensable. Many have been quoted saying that it was invaluable in a time of emergency or distress such as one member's ' son breaking his arm in Ibiza when Quintessentially found the best doctor and hospital and even helped them avoid the queue.

Even the PA to Coldplay uses the service to make room at fully booked restaurants or get the band to wherever they need to go. There is no task too great or too small for Quintessentially, they are always there to make the life of their members easier and provide only the best quality services by leaving the details to those at Quintessentially who do it best.

SUMMER LOVING 

The Quintessentially London Summer membership card

With the Olympics  upon us, London is the place to be this summer. The city will be abuzz with parties and pop-ups, celebrations and fun aplenty, and Quintessentially are on hand to ensure you don’t miss out. The ultimate lifestyle management service is offering a limited number of exclusive three-month memberships for those visiting London this summer. The Quintessentially London Summer Membership allows visitors to join Quintessentially, at the Elite membership level, for a period of three months and for them to enjoy a 24 hour personal concierge service which includes unrivalled insider knowledge of the city and proactive recommendations from Q’s little black book of contacts.

QMS Medicosmetics - Regenerating Inner Beauty

The 3 Core Products of the QMS System

Formulated by Dr. med. Erich Schulte, an aesthetic surgeon, lecturer and international authority on skin aging and regeneration, based on research led, collagen enhancing technology to create a bespoke regenerative system of skincare.

Skin reflects the accumulated damage of the environmental conditions and neglect it has been exposed to. The damage, like damage that occurs in skin that has been burnt or wounded, persists in the form of scarring seen as marks on the skin and changes in texture. Aging appearance of the skin is also due to a lack of collagen. With chronological aging skin slows production of collagen. Thus the effective treatment for wounded, exposed and aging skin is absorption of collagen.

In the 1970s Dr med. Erich Schulte worked at the Maxillo Facial Department for reconstructive plastic surgery at the Göttingen University Clinic in Germany. His patients were mainly severe accident and burn wound victims. At the time surgery could lead to the reconstruction of the shape of the face but skin remained scarred and damaged. He researched wound healing and found collagen to be highly significant. He knew that if he could find a way to reintroduce collagen into the skin, scar formation would be reduced and skin could be regenerated.

Later, working in the field of aesthetic and cosmetic surgery. He continued to scientifically investigate skin regeneration. This led him to develop a unique method to condition natural soluble collagens so that they can penetrate into the epidermis and be applied topically to skin thereby allowing skin to regenerate. Due to visible improvements in skin texture as well as skin healing when used in post-operative treatment he used the products for pre-operative treatment as well and found exceptional results could be achieved.

In 1987 he developed QMS Medicosmetics as a complete skincare and rejuvenation system of products available for use by other surgeons, in beauty salons, spas and at home. QMS Medicosmetics products can be used individually, however by using a combination of products better results will be achieved as they work together to transform skin. The original three products of Exfoliant Fluid, Day Collagen and Night Collagen are still the foundation of the collection.

His research is focused on delivery techniques to enhance the metabolism of the ingredients in addition to searching for unique ingredients and high-tech delivery systems. The original formulation of Night Collagen was developed in a surgical context and was so effective at improving skin tone and appearance that it led to the development of the !QMS Medicosmetics range for use at home. The Classic Set of Exfoliant Fluid, Day Collagen and Night Collagen is the foundation of daily treatment for facial skin and targeted treatment. Consumers can add specific products to customise their skincare to treat areas of concern and suit their needs.

Complementing the effective treatment of facial skin is the !QMS Medicosmetics body care range which delivers the same high level of performance to body treatment, transforming the appearance of skin as well as moisturising. Body Shape firms contours and Refirming Neck & More nourishes the delicate skin of the décolletage. Further enhancement of skin condition is provided by Intravital the nutritional supplement designed by !QMS Medicosmetics to recondition, regenerate and protect skin by enhancing the collagen production cycle and providing an advanced combination of anti-oxidants. 

With Dr. Schulte’s passion for the skin and his revolutionary research, the QMS Medicosmetics collection continues to be at the forefront of skincare. For products, therapists and stockists in Southern Africa visit Futurethis. International Skincare Spa's and Global Locations. To get some insight into the treatment step by step here's a review by Alexandra van Tonder at CTG.

PANDORA Collection - Nostalgic Rock Vintage With Attitude!

PANDORA’s latest collection celebrates feminine beauty with a little edge and a lot of cool.

The theme this season is Nostalgic Rock, a genre of excitement and raw elegance. The new PANDORA collection evokes that spirit in a range of superbly hand-finished gold and silver jewellery with more options for creative adventures than ever before.
 

 A brand new necklace concept allows for mixing and matching the elegant and stylish with the fresh and daring. Intricate patterns and new finishes combine the feel of a bygone era with the passion of today. Each new piece of jewellery ties in beautifully with the colours and themes of previous collections and can be combined with all-time favourites to create stunning new looks.

  

Necklaces

PANDORA proudly unveils a new concept: a new range of exquisite sterling silver necklaces – there are 20 new pieces in all – to combine into a multitude of luxurious layered looks that can be changed to fit any mood or style.

This exquisite selection includes long or short, multi-textured or simple, fine or chunky sterling silver chains that come with or without gemstones. Finishes include lustrous and shiny, edgy and oxidised or black rhodium silver. All necklaces can be linked together with PANDORA’s new S-lock. Simply slip the ends onto the necklace and secure with one of this season’s 14k gold clips or with one of the sterling silver clips, whose raw edgy shapes and finishes evoke a Nostalgic Rock attitude. The small S-lock can hold up to four necklaces, and the large S-lock as many as eight.

 

One new necklace design stands out and adds to the styling options: the necklace features anchor points along the chain to attach different clips. Make a real statement, and clip on this season’s new sterling silver clips in raw, sculptural shapes such as perfect spheres and angular hexagons, and finishes that epitomise the Nostalgic Rock theme. Alternatively, pick a favourite decorative clip from a PANDORA charm bracelet or from the traditional designs available in the ever-popular bracelet range.

Bracelets

PANDORA’s charm bracelets exemplify the brand: Women can design personal bracelets by selecting pieces that signify the treasured, unforgettable moments of their lives. That tradition continues with some exciting twists.  

Style PANDORA bracelets with this season’s new charms and decorative clips that come in distinctive shapes. The latest release includes oxidised sterling silver pieces, some flashing with zirconia and new oversized charms.

There are decorative clips inspired by Nostalgic Rock, including one in sterling silver that playfully mimics studs on a leather jacket. There are special double clips to anchor two or more bracelets together. In addition two new leather bracelets with either silver or 14k gold clasps add the colours pink and purple to the range of leather and textile bracelets.

 

Also new this season: two new sterling silver bracelets with a clean, modern look. One bracelet holds just one decorative clip, the other as many as five. This bracelet takes any clip – choose from the traditional collection or add some rock edge with the new geometric clips.

Earrings

As with all PANDORA jewellery, earrings are hand-finished, made with solid 14k gold and sterling silver and interchangeable to mix and match for a personal style. PANDORA earrings come to life through the creativity of those who wear them.

Create an earring set with studs, hooks or hoops in sterling silver or 14k gold and go from there. Assemble unique pieces by mixing and matching exquisite gemstones, pearls or black oxidised stars to get this season’s Nostalgic Rock look.

PANDORA also introduces earrings, pendants and dangle charms with intricate patterns inspired by delicate lace. These pieces are created in 14k solid gold and feature cultured freshwater pearls or brilliant-cut diamonds. Wear them on their own for a classic look or layer them for a more edgy style.

Rings 
PANDORA rings form a cascade of gold, sterling silver and gemstones. This is hand-finished jewellery that is superbly designed and truly versatile. Wear the rings together in ever-changing combinations to create looks that are both lively and glamorous.

The latest collection brings new designs in solid 14k gold, sterling silver and black oxidised sterling silver with colourful gemstones. Florally inspired designs with a raw edgy twist bring statement rings that add depth to the collection. Large cocktail rings with a floral setting come with amethyst or grey moonstone and are perfect for stacking with this season’s finer rings – an oxidised silver band of flowers, or a fluted silver ring decorated with five delicate cultured freshwater pearls. Two large coloured-pearl rings, in 14k gold, round out the luxurious end of the new collection.

PANDORA’s rings work beautifully with other pieces of PANDORA jewellery, such as rings in the exceptional LovePods collection. Wear LovePods rings individually or stack them in an interlocking row. For the first time, the rings are available in three types of gold to create a stunning set. Combine new 18k rose gold rings with pieces in 18k white and yellow gold. Match the rings with LovePods designs such as earrings, bracelets, necklaces and pendants, decorated with colourful gemstones or brilliant-cut diamonds.

Watches

Unforgettable moments shine through with the PANDORA Black Crown Diamond watches. Each watch is decorated with a black diamond - an exclusive signature feature that ties in perfectly with this season’s Nostalgic Rock theme.

PANDORA introduces two new watch designs: ICON and Liquid Silver. ICON watches feature a variety of stylish bezels and straps that can be put together and switched to create a unique, personal watch for any occasion. Liquid Silver watches are inspired by PANDORA’s line of bangles, rings and earrings with sculptural silhouettes and pure shapes. 

The watches are available with black, white or purple straps and dials in black, white or glossy silver. All PANDORA watches bring together Swiss-made durability, quality and precision with this season’s edgy rock aesthetic. It’s time to put an exquisite finishing touch on your PANDORA style.

For more information visit PANDORA or call 011 706 2377.

 

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