Hampshire with Farfetch

January 31, 2019 Alex Rivière

Traveling to London is one of my favorite destinations. Always ready to discover new places around the city and it’s surroundings which keep surprising me every time.

I had driven around Hampshire before, but had never visited such a gorgeous destination until Farfetch.es organized us a dreamy day around this wonderful territory. Everything took place at a fully renovated hotel which opened its doors just 4 months before called Heckfield Place.

A Georgian family home restored fro it’s classic origins and rewoven into 400 acres of secluded Hampshire landscape.

A country haven, sculpted over centuries by ancient heather, woodland, gardens and meadows. Heckfield place is both tamed and gently wild.

Comfort and elegance through every door.

Resolutely natural, elegantly evolving; a beautiful piece of English history that redefines the idea of a Hotel..

It was a 360º experience, surrounded by beauty. A gorgeous location in the middle of nowhere, where we enjoyed many activities: from creating our own bouquet at the glass house, embossing our own travel tag, a delicious lunch, and a jeep tour to the lake to enjoy a cup of hot chocolate.

Discovering Hotel Mamá in Palma de Mallorca

August 30, 2018 Alex Rivière

HOTEL MAMÁ is the first hotel from Grupo Cappuccino, known for its premium restaurants and cafes located in prestigious locations including Mallorca, Ibiza, Madrid, Valencia, Marbella, Jeddah and Beirut. Which opened it's doors this spring 2018 at the heart of Palma’s historic quarter, Plaza De Cort.

The property has been designed by the well-known Parisian interior designer Jacques Grange, considered one of the best interior designers worldwide, and famed for creating properties including the beautiful Palazzo Margarita in Southern Italy and The Mark Hotel in New York.

Grange’s unique eye for detail and bold vision can be seen throughout the hotel’s architecture and décor. All of the furniture in HOTEL MAMÁ has been created or adapted by Jacques Grange for the project and has been made-to-measure between France, Italy and New York.

The 19th century building has 32 exclusive rooms, with five bespoke styles including Marella, Celadon, Garden, Oriental and Roman. There are eight suites, all of which face the famous Plaza De Cort. A further eight deluxe rooms, eight superior rooms and eight standard rooms will also boast views of the historical quarter of the city.

Throughout the Hotel, you can appreciate an extensive art collection, including works from Sean Scully, Wendy Artin, Chales Maze, David Rochline, Marie Banier and Eva Jospin, all personal favourites of Grupo Cappuccino owner, Juan Picornell.

Spanning four floors, the hotel includes a sumptuous spa within a 19th century building, private cinema 'Cappucine', rooftop pool, gym and sunny central patio in the heart of Palma. It will also house a stunning new Cappuccino Grand Café, offering classic brunch dishes and traditional cocktails.

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Born of the thought and art of interior designer Jacques Grange, these spaces captivated by a measured eclecticism that combines 'Mallorcan' tradition with the Muslim footprint of the city. Memories represented in the main prominence of the light in the bedroom and living area, with furniture carefully chosen to offer a magical experience in a privileged place in the centre of Palma.

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Also, its natural stone bathrooms and covered with artisan tiles of clear Moorish inspiration offer the ideal atmosphere for the needed relaxation before returning to enjoy the bustle of this city full of life. A real oasis for all senses.

Discover more at www.hotelmama.es

Summer Garden Ready

May 26, 2018 Alex Rivière

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Chill out by Textura Interiors

Special thanks to Zinnia Flors for the lavender

Styling and Art Direction by Alex Rivière & Mer Edit

La Réserve Paris

February 8, 2018 Alex Rivière

42 Avenue Gabriel, a capital address

Mid-way between Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré and Avenue Montaigne, a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées, where the heart of Paris beats. Nestled in a peaceful location, slightly set back from the world's most beautiful avenue, La Réserve Paris – Hotel and Spa overlooks the Grand Palais, the Eiffel Tower, the Pantheon and the Concorde obelisk. Just in front, a majestic curtain of trees preserves the intimacy of this place, like an echo of the Elysée gardens nearby.

All around are immense spaces bathed in light, barely muted by the rich fabrics of the hangings. Scattered here and there are beautiful marble fireplaces, and everywhere the joy of vast indoor spaces, typical of Haussmann-style apartments. The noble and generous materials exude a forgotten spirit of generosity. More suites than rooms, a library reserved for guests and their friends, a smoking lounge, a 16-meter indoor pool (a rarity in Paris), wine cellars in the suites, an inner courtyard with lush greenery echoing the landscaped entrance. At La Réserve Paris – Hotel and Spa, you experience the quintessence of Parisian chic in the Belle Époque.

Lunchtime at La Pagode de Cos

Paris-Bordeaux… The latest Jérôme Banctel restaurant pays tribute to Cos d’Estournel, Second Grand cru classé Saint-Estèphe belonging to La Réserve owner Michel Reybier. The only chateau in the Bordeaux region to feature exotic pagodas, it was indeed the first to export its production to India. La Pagode de Cos perpetuates this spirit of epicurean creativity. Within the elegant setting of the private mansion at 42, Avenue Gabriel, La Pagode de Cos exalts all the distinctive codes of the French art of living, exemplified in its flowered silk-upholstered armchairs, its finely wrought gilded woodwork and its monumental fireplace.

Under the supervision of Executive Chef Jérome Banctel, Emmanuel Sibileau offers fascinating variations on the theme of contemporary seasonal cuisine, constantly evolving yet perpetually inspired by the classics of traditional Bordeaux cuisine.

From refined starters to the spectacular solid silver dessert trolley, a meal here brings a succession of delicious surprises, to be savored visually before enjoying their delicate flavors. Both at lunch and dinner, the “Carte Blanche” menus provide an opportunity to discover the creations of two-star Michelin chef Jérôme Banctel, resolutely based on market produce.

Special thanks to Jean-Luc Naret all the Staff at La Reserve who made us feel like home.

IWC 150 Gala Anniversary at SIHH

January 18, 2018 Alex Rivière

To celebrate its 150th anniversary, IWC is currently showcasing a spectacular Jubilee collection comprising a total of 27 limited-edition watches from the Portugieser, Portofino, Pilot’s Watches and Da Vinci families at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogierie in Geneva. In keeping with tradition, IWC invited guests to an exclusive gala evening, pulling out all the stops with a glamorous event to mark the year of IWC’s 150th anniversary, hosted by TV presenter Tess Daly. Performances by Aloe Blacc, jazz drummer Eric Harland and singer Ronan Keating were also met with rousing applause during the evening. Another star attraction came in the form of Paloma Faith, a singer who won the Brit Award for “Best British Female Solo Artist” in 2015 and made it straight to number one in the official top 100 chart in England with her album “The Architect” about a month ago.

With Andrés Velencoso during the booth presentation

Wearing Tot-Hom dress, Rabat jewels and M2Malletier bag

with Christian Graiger-Herr, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen

Special thanks to IWC team for making me become part of this amazing family.

Ski Weekend with the new Porsche Cayenne

January 18, 2018 Alex Rivière

Five doors that are open to any adventure. With a new, dynamic design and a new generation of efficient, turbocharged engines. With outstanding digital connectivity that brings the whole world into the cockpit. With versatility, quality and new cutting-edge driver assistance systems that offer both driver and passengers extraordinary comfort.

This is how the Cayenne makes the Porsche experience even more fascinating, even more diverse. And nevertheless remains that which it has always been: a genuine sports car.

Special thanks to Porsche Barcelona for this great experience.

Learn more at www.porsche-barcelona.com

Christmas at Home

December 27, 2017 Alex Rivière

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Special thanks to Zinnia Flors for the Christmas flowers

Photography by Jordi Roca

Staying cozy at Home

December 24, 2017 Alex Rivière

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Special thanks to Zinnia Flors for the Christmas flowers

Photography by Jordi Roca

Long weekend in Baqueira

December 10, 2017 Alex Rivière

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Bal Masqué tribute to the new Dior Boutique in Madrid

November 30, 2017 Alex Rivière

On November 25th, 2017. The house of Dior reopens the doors of it's women's Ready-to-wear and accessories store. Located in the heart of the Salamanca District, at Calle Ortega y Gasset, 6 in Madrid - one of the city's most exclusive streets and home to the major luxury brands. The boutique is spread across two floors. The ground floor is devoted to leather goods, fashion accessories, perfumes and shoe collections displayed alongside an animated fresco by the artist Oyoram.

The first floor features a Ready-to-wear area along with the exclusive Dior Maison Collection. The store also boasts a terrace with garden.

wearing Dior total look & jewelry from Rabat

To celebrate the opening of the boutique, a masked ball was held in the magnificent setting of the Palacio de los Duques de Santoña, at which guests explored traditional and contemporary house themes of superstition and tarot in an opulent and dreamlike setting that seemed drawn directly from a surreal fairytale.

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with my dear Junior Cedeno, always making sure i'm ready and perfect.

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with my gorgeous friend, Zina Charkoplia

Special thanks to my dear Karen Azzinnari and Gary Pinagot for all the love.

Regularity Rally with IWC Watches

November 14, 2017 Alex Rivière

Last 21st of October took place the first edition of this 'Father & Son Rally' organized by IWC Watches. The event took place through La Sierra in Madrid, becoming the perfect scenario for the presentation of their new watch collection: The Ingenierur, who's design is deeply oriented into the first generations of this family of watches, dated into the 1950's and 1960's.

My partner during the Rally, my brother Diego Rivière

Reset at SHA Wellness

November 6, 2017 Alex Rivière

SHA Wellness Clinic is a world-wide well-being clinic, a life-changing experience, where they do not see health as simply the absence of illness, but rather as the optimal state of physical, mental and spiritual well-being, in harmony with the environment, staying at an ideal weight while having great vitality.

Located in Albir Beach, nearby the picturesque town of Villa de Altea (Autonomous Region of Valencia), SHA sits on a beautiful mountainside overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, part of the Sierra Helada Natural Park, one of Spain ́s foremost ornithological reserves. The mild micro-climate of the area guarantees fantastic temperatures all year around, the area recognized by the World Health Organization as having one of the World ́s best climates, this in itself being an important factor for the maintenance of optimum health.

Before arrival at SHA Wellness Clinic, the guest fills in a detailed questionnaire about their health and visit expectations. During the stay, the medical team and the experts in nutrition and natural therapies prepare a specific plan according to the needs of each individual.

A tailor-made program with the desired objectives to be attained from every guest, such as purifying the organism, attaining one ́s ideal weight, slowing-down the aging process and prevention of premature aging, stress control and prevention, anti-tobacco treatments, the treatment of sleep disorders or recuperation of vitality, among others.

SHA Wellness Clinic has the firm intention of helping society through the care of both mind and body by means of the ideal combination of ancient oriental techniques and the ultimate advances in western medicine. Their mission is to produce a positive, nourishing and long-lasting change in the people ́s well-being, thus re-establishing a harmonious balance between body, mind and spirit.

Their main objective is, after a pleasant stay, feel more vital, healthful and young, leaving inwardly and outwardly renewed, with a healthier appearance. By that means, a fundamental change in the organism will be produced with an consequent quality of life improvement, slowing down the aging process and preventing illnesses.

LEARN MORE AT WWW.SHAWELLNESSCLINIC.COM

Becoming IWC Ambassador

September 2, 2017 Alex Rivière

Amazing sailing day through the mediterranean coast by the hand of IWC Watches and Rabat, best way to start the partnership and launch this new adventure together.