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Artistry and Innovation: Bassi Lichtenberg on AI, Design, and Visual Storytelling

Bassi Lichtenberg shares his professional experiences and knowledge in the field of artificial intelligence exclusively for L'Officiel Monaco magazine.

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Creating Connections Through Craftsmanship: The Heart of Ernesto Buono's Business

Mass production often dominates luxury markets, but Ernesto Buono Fine Jewellery takes a more personal and distinctive path. Master jeweller Ernesto Buono leads the company, focusing on custom craftsmanship and personalised customer service.  Ernesto has over 25 years of experience creating engagement rings, wedding bands and other fine Jewellery pieces. He builds lasting relationships with clients through artistry, sustainability, and careful attention to detail.

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Jimmy John Liautaud Sells Iconic Yacht "Rock.It" and Embarks on New Ventures

The superyacht “Rock.It” has been sold.  Mr. Jimmy John Liautaud, the founder of the Jimmy John’s sandwich enterprise, sold his impressive 198-foot custom yacht just before celebrating his 60th birthday. The yacht, designed by Sinot Yachts and crafted by Feadship—renowned for building yachts for luminaries such as Steven Spielberg, Eric Schmidt, Jeff Bezos, and U2’s The Edge—served as Liautaud's vessel for global exploration. He designed it in 2011, built it 2012-2014 and sailed it exclusively for 9 years. He sold it in June 2023.

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Rayo Withanage Transfers Picasso Estate to New €350m Cultural Investment Vehicle

Rayo Withanage, an influential financier and advisor, has transferred ownership of Pablo Picasso’s final home, Château de Vie, to a new consortium of investors led by famed attorney William Beslow. Château De Vie is widely regarded as one of the most important estates in the Côte d’Azur and the most successful art production house in recent history.

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Jelli.studio’s Co-founder on AI’s Role In Fashion

As a veteran of the fashion industry for over a decade, CEO and co-founder of Jellibeans, Joanne Chow, has sat in the front seat – with a clear of the challenges faced by even the most established brands and talented designers. With technology Jellibeans, particularly thanks to generative AI, is adding an accessible data layer into what’s normally a creative fashion design process driven by intuition – unless you’re an LVMH brand with access to pricey trend forecasting services like WGSN.