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Courant Sauvage: Luxury Beach Umbrellas for Perfect Summer Aesthetics
June 26, 2023 in Design & Décor by Charlotte Sinclair
In recent weeks, Sophisticated Spectra has been filling up with photos of branded beaches with bright sun loungers and umbrellas. The correct and photogenic selection of these items can significantly help a hotel (and, as we now understand, a fashion brand) in promoting on social networks. A good beach umbrella is expensive, and there are luxury players in this genre. One of them is the French manufacturer Courant Sauvage in Landes. The price for their umbrellas in fruit sorbet colors with thick fringe (immediately reminiscent of the luxurious resorts in Slim Aarons' photos) reaches up to €1000. The company works with suppliers of the best materials in their class, many of which are included in the list of France's Living Cultural Heritage. Courant Sauvage also accepts individual orders, although it is worth taking care of this not at the peak of the season.
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A New Day, A New Branded Beach: Fendi Transforms Puente Romano in Marbella
July 5, 2023 in Travel & Destinations by Charlotte Sinclair
Another day brings another branded beach. This time, luxury fashion house Fendi has left its mark on the sun loungers and umbrellas at a restaurant within the opulent Puente Romano hotel in Marbella. While I'm not the biggest fan of the resort, I must admit that the result is more than commendable.
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Missoni Brings Its Signature Style to Sardinian Shores
July 15, 2023 in Travel & Destinations by Charlotte Sinclair
Missoni, a well-renowned fashion house known for its unique knitwear, has taken the trend of branded summer to the next level. The brand has unveiled its own azure beach, located on the sandy shores of Cala Petra Ruja in Sardinia. This stylish seaside spot, the color of which reflects Missoni's iconic beach umbrellas and sun loungers, is a collaborative venture with local beach club and restaurant, Nikki Beach Costa Smeralda.
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Dior Expands Its Beaches: A New Destination in Desaru, Malaysia
July 24, 2023 in Travel & Destinations by Charlotte Sinclair
Dior continues its worldwide beach expansion, adding another glamorous destination to its map. This time, the iconic fashion house brings its unique luxury experience to the sandy beaches of Desaru, Malaysia. Decked out in Dior's signature "toile de Jouy" pink, the setup features everything from chaise lounges and beach umbrellas to ping-pong tables, embodying the timeless elegance that Dior is renowned for.
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Fendi Opens Pop-Up Coffee Shop in Marbella’s City Center
July 27, 2024 in Travel & Destinations by Julian Everett
The creative team at Fendi is once again making a bold move for luxury resort clients in Marbella. A new pop-up coffee shop has opened in the heart of the city, where guests can reserve a table to enjoy cappuccinos accompanied by branded cookies.
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