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The Will to succeed HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY WILL SMITH ON HIS PERSONAL PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
Volume three, summer, two thousand and thirteen
COVER STORY
Where there’s a
Will there’s a way
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e is one of the most successful actors on the planet earning four Grammy awards, two Oscar nominations, and four Golden Globes in a career that has spanned 24 years. Smith is one of very few in the entertainment industry to have enjoyed stellar success across multiple genres of television, film and music. From Fresh Prince to rap star and now credible film actor, the much-loved star now faces perhaps his greatest and most challenging role to date. As he prepares to guide his children through life in the spotlight, Smith shares his hopes for the future and the enduring inspirations he hopes to pass on to his family. Will Smith has worked hard to remain at the top of his game in a fiercely competitive industry. Bursting on to the entertainment scene in 1988 as the Fresh Prince he quickly garnered critical acclaim for his unique brand of radio friendly, clean rap
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INFLUENCE Introducing some of the most influential minds of our time who have shaped our daily lives.
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ENTERTAINMENT A personal insight into the celebrity world, chronicling the rise to fame of a silver screen legend in the making, the vocal veteran still making music and a tennis great.
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Bradley Cooper
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ince his debut as an actor in a 1999 episode of Sex and the City, Bradley Cooper has established himself as a bonafide star, nominated for Best Actor at this year’s Oscars for his role as a man suffering from bipolar disorder in Silver Linings Playbook. Huge success has come from humble beginnings and it wasn’t until 2011 that Cooper got the chance to prove he was capable of headlining a movie with his leading role in slick thriller Limitless. Cooper readily admits the commercial success of hit comedy The Hangover in 2009 paved the way as the success of the sharply scripted film brought with it new opportunities to display his acting prowess. Now lauded in Hollywood, Cooper remains refreshingly grounded, saying: “It’s the same. I mean, look, more doors have been opened for sure but it’s not like I sit back with a cigar on a Monday morning and go through the scripts that have been offered.”
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ENT E R T A I N M ENT
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Jazz All that
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ryan Ferry is renowned for a stylish sophistication and dreamy romantic musical repertoire that defined a generation. At the helm of Roxy Music in the early 1970s the talented musician remodeled rock into an artsy, urbane sound before spearheading the New Romantic style of the 1980s. Draped in crisp white dinner jackets and sleek tuxedos, his Lounge Lizard look made him one of the most photographed celebrities of his time, gracing the covers of countless iconic magazines from Interview and Rolling Stone to Vogue.
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Roger Federer
INTERVIEW
Net worth
CONSIDERED ONE OF THE GREATEST TENNIS PLAYERS OF ALL TIME, ROGER FEDERER ON HIS DRIVE TO WIN
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urrently ranked world number three, Roger Federer is no stranger to success having consistently remained at the top of his game. Yet a tragic event gave the rising star a steely determination to make the most of each and every opportunity. When his coach and mentor Peter Carter died in a car accident in 2002, Federer was left devastated. Carter was credited with laying the foundations for Federer’s career. Even when he stopped coaching the young star, Carter and Federer remained firm friends. The tennis pro regularly sought out Carter for advice and pointers during his early struggles on tour. Speaking of the loss, Federer says: “Early in my career, I used to get really upset over a bad shot or something like that and I couldn’t get it out of my head. Since Peter’s death, I try to think about what I’m doing right now, and enjoy life.”
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PURSUITS The latest and most exclusive must-have inventions, the alpha-car money can’t buy and one star’s unstoppable drive.
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P U RS UI T S
INTERVIEW
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or top-flight footballer Frank Lampard stepping beyond the well-established public persona of millionaire soccer star is an entirely new challenge and one that brings with it a very different goal. Behind the professional athlete at home among the grit and glamour of the football stadium is a highly intelligent thinker inspired to even greater heights by his daughters, a deep love for his late mother and one of Chelsea’s greatest managers. With a new contract at Chelsea firmly under his belt, Lampard could have simply continued to enjoy the benefits that come from being at the top of your game. But with an impressive IQ of 150, he instead took the surprising step of becoming a children’s author. Frankie vs. the Pirate Pillagers is the first in sixbook franchise, Frankie’s Magic Football which draws inspiration from his own glittering career.
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RETREATS Exclusive first-class suites and a chic yet vibrant party destination, plus plans for a refreshing hotel concept in Dubai.
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RE T R E ATS
Party Central enjoy a break to remember in vibrant hong kong
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Hong Kong
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hether partying in Cannes or making the most of the chic clubs of Ibiza, a decadent experience awaits in one of the world’s most modern cosmopolitan cities. Hong Kong is not only a paradise for partygoers but is further enhanced by nearby Macau which is hailed the Las Vegas of the East. A former Portuguese colony, Macau is where east meets west in spectacular fashion with a rich cultural heritage making way for its entertainment district boasting a myriad of restaurants and gaming hotspots. Where to Stay For luxurious accommodation look no further than the Intercontinental Hong Kong. Its Presidential Suite is the largest in the city and is revered as the finest in Asia. With breathtaking panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island, this five-bedroom duplex penthouse spans 7,000 square feet and comes equipped with a private study, sauna, steam room, gym and rooftop terrace with infinity pool and Jacuzzi. In addition, a 24-hour butler and limousine service in your choice of Phantom VI Rolls Royce, Bentley or Mercedes are also at your disposal - all for around $13,700 a night. If you’re looking for more modest accommodation without compromising on exclusivity, head to the Upper House. Located in Admiralty, a residential part of town, this world-class haven of tranquility was designed by renowned architect Andre Fu, who was born in Hong Kong but graduated from the University of Cambridge in 2000. After returning home in 2004, his boutique studio has created a series of internationally recognised works all over the Far East ranging from Fullerton Bay Hotel at Singapore’s waterfront to Piacere Italian Restaurant and Nadaman Japanese Restaurant at the Shangri-La Hotel in Tokyo. The Upper House is a stone’s throw from the bustling city and the hotel offers 117 spacious accommodations including 21 suites and two penthouses over 11-storeys. Each boast breathtaking city and marina
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LIFESTYLE Be natural and restore inner peace for prosperity, from food and fitness to where east truly meets west.
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L I F E S TY L E
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The face of
ambition COSMETICS QUEEN BOBBI BROWN HAS MADE HER FORTUNE MAKING BEAUTIFUL WOMEN
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ntrepreneur, best-selling author and White House advisor, cosmetics doyenne Bobbi Brown holds deeply personal inspirations that have seen her reach great heights. Born in Chicago in 1957 to a stay-athome mother and attorney father, one of Bobbi Brown’s treasured early memories gives a rare insight into the close-knit family and loving parents who encouraged their ambitious daughter to realise her dreams. “I watched my mother do her make-up to go out on a Saturday night with my father. She was wearing very high heels, her bra and underwear, a big blonde beehive, a cigarette at the counter – she used to smoke – and was doing false eyelashes with a toothpick,” says Brown as she recalls a touching scene. “She always wore very glamorous makeup and used to put a very white eye shadow on.
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L i f e s ty l e
A new
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East and West are often considered opposites, yet a fusion of the two lends inspiration for beautiful fashion, jewellery and interior design
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he design characteristics of the Orient have for centuries lent inspiration to jewellery, fashion and interiors design concepts. Synonymous with luxury, the term Oriental is also aligned with concepts of fantasy, grandeur and power. Similalry the Occidental or western has exerted an equally strong influence on the development of style down the decades. Increasingly, designers at the forefront of the finest fashion, jewellery and interiors creations strive in their collections to occupy a space somewhere between both very different worlds, making for a rich cultural and aesthetic mix.
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