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Froome unhurt in Beausoleil cycling incident 

by: Cassandra Tanti
12/05/2017
Photo: Twitter Chris Froome
Photo: Twitter Chris Froome

Cycling champion Chris Froome escaped uninjured on Tuesday morning after a motorist slammed into his bike on a narrow street in Beausoleil. The Monaco resident said the driver had deliberately rammed him. He described his bike as being “totalled” in the incident.

The three-time Tour de France winner posted a photo of his bike on Twitter. The 31- year-old is due to take on the Tour de France again in July in an attempt at a third consecutive victory. He first won the prestigious title in 2013.

The driver failed to stop. Froome wrote on Twitter: “Just got rammed on purpose by an impatient driver who followed me onto the pavement! Thankfully I’m okay. Bike totalled. Driver kept going!”

By Tuesday evening, he added to his social media account: “Pretty scary experience today. The French police have been brilliant, I have given them all the details. Just grateful I wasn’t hurt …Thank you for all the messages of support. New bike flying in tonight.
Back to training tomorrow.”

The Tour de France starts on July 1, with a departure from the German city of Dusseldorf.  The first two stages of the race take place outside of France.

The Tour will end on Sunday, July 23, with the final stage ending on the Champs Elysees in Paris. Froome is attempting to become the fifth cyclist to win the Tour de France four times, following Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain.

Article first published May 9, 2017.

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Stars’n’Bars creates Monaco eCOCKTAIL

by: Cassandra Tanti
12/05/2017
Photo: Birgitt Dietel
Photo: Birgitt Dietel

In celebration of the second Monaco ePrix later this week, Stars’n’Bars has created Monaco’s first eCOCKTAIL.

The 100 percent organic cocktail uses a special liqueur handmade from the fruit of the 600 bitter orange trees lining the Principality’s boulevards. Other ingredients include organic basil, freshly squeezed juice from local organic oranges and pure, naturally filtered sparking water. 

The star of the eCOCKTAIL, however, is the L’Orangerie, the only premium liqueur fabricated in Monaco and the brainchild of Philip Culazzo, a Monaco resident of Irish-Italian descent, who saw a way to recycle Monaco’s oranges, too bitter to eat, and save them from being discarded as waste.

The eCOCKTAIL will be named after Maro Engel, driving for the “hometeam” racing group Venturi Formula E because of the local Venturi connection and because the 32-year-old driver is a Monaco resident who became a Stars’n’Bars customer as a toddler.

Mr Engel is also a member of the Champions for Peace, a group of 80 famous elite athletes, including Novak Djokovic and Sergey Bubka, committed to serving peace in the world through sport, created by Peace and Sport, a Monaco-based international organisation.

Stars’n’Bars co-founder Didier Rubiolo said that it was no coincidence that the first three letters of the drink were “E-C-O” and that the restaurant would actively promote it to its ecology-minded customers. Moreover, for every eCOCKTAIL sold the restaurant will donate 1€ to the Monacology Association; whose primarily goal is to raise awareness among Monaco’s children on how to best protect our planet.

Stars’n’Bars will be entirely privatised during the ePrix, from May 10 to 13. Guests will still be able to enjoy snacks and drinks at our snack bar on the terrace, which will be transformed into an eVillage.

Article first published May 5, 2017.

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Naomi Campbell to be recognised with Fashion Award in Monaco

by: Cassandra Tanti
12/05/2017
Photo: MCFW
Photo: MCFW

Monte-Carlo Fashion Week has unveiled the winners of the MCFW Fashion Awards 2017. Each year the reputable prize, conceived by the Chambre Monegasque de la Mode and created by artist Marcos Marin, is given to stars in diverse fields of fashion.

“We are very proud to announce the extraordinary presence of international fashion icon Naomi Campbell who will be recognised with the MCFW International Fashion Award,” said Federica Nardoni Spinetta, President and Founder of the Chambre Monegasque de la Mode.

The British model, actress, producer and businesswoman is one of the five original “supermodels”, being featured on the covers of nearly 600 magazines during her career, and appearing in countless TV shows, music videos and films, and as an executive producer appeared as a supermodel coach on “The Face” series.

Currently, Ms Campbell stars in the Lee Daniels’ Fox musical drama “Star”, playing the role of Rose Crane. She has recently been seen as recurring guest star on Fox’s breakout hit drama “Empire” and FX’s “American Horror Story: Hotel.”

Italian excellence will be very well represented with the designer Chiara Boni – a pioneer of the ready-to-wear style – who will receive the MCFW Made-in-Italy Fashion Award. Ms Boni will have the honour of opening the runways on Friday, June 2 in the occasion of the celebration of Italian National Day.

Tatiana Santo Domingo Casiraghi and Dana Alikhani will be recognised with the MCFW Ethical Brand Fashion Award, for their creation in 2011 of Muzungu Sisters, with refined outfits and accessories produced by artisans from 16 countries in four continents. Thanks to their collaboration with like-minded designers, the Muzungu Sisters were recognised with the 2014 UN’s Women Together Award.

The young talented Italian photographer Nima Benati, chosen by Dolce and Gabbana for their latest photo shoot campaign, will receive the Emerging Talent Fashion Award.

Monte-Carlo Fashion Week takes place from June 1 to 3. The MCFW Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner, organised under the High Patronage of HSH Princess Charlene of Monaco, will take place on Thursday, June 1 at the Oceanographic Museum.

 

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