Throughout these long years, it has been our pleasure to present all that’s good about Marbella and essential global lifestyle. The regular praise and positive feedback we receive from our loyal readers and, more latterly, viewers of our digital editions, are all the incentive we need for us to continue the good work that we are fully committed to. A huge thanks to all of them and to everyone who has ever had any connection with the magazine!
In this issue, you can cosset yourself in the Caribbean, splash into our focus on water, relive Marbella in 1999, and remember cool cars from that year. Enjoy our exclusive with Anya Taylor-Joy, and become acquainted with Diva Fever’s Toni & Melissa, as well as Frank Knipschild of Quanvision. Divine décor abounds in these pages – we present the new Marbella showrooms of Paolo Castelli by Blackshaw and Ambience Home Design. Be inspired by London’s National Gallery which first opened 200 years ago this month, and marvel at Vera Wang’s SS25 Bridal creations. Join us on a sumptuous visit to Tikitano, meet top national chef, Elena Arzak, and learn more about Spain’s legendary wine, Vega Sicilia. All this, and much more…
Where were you in May 1999?
We were at Bora Bora Beach Club celebrating the launch of this title with more than 600 others!
IAIN BLACKWELL, PUBLISHER
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Aalto Exclusive Design
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The New Golden Mile Center
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Following in the footsteps of Bentley, Porsche, and most recently Ferrari, Aston Martin have applied their considerable expertise in developing the new DBX 707, a luxurious SUV that combines performance with elegance, which is equally at home on or off road.
