PRESENTATION OF X SNOW SPEEDIUM AND GV70 SNOW AT THE GENESIS STUDIO IN GENEVA

Photo by Tomek Gola

Hello Guys,

I hope you are well and enjoying your week. As I already mentioned on my last post, last Sunday I traveled to Geneva in order to attend a white Sunday Brunch at Genesis Studio, where I have the opportunity to see the two new Genesis Concept Cars: The Genesis X Snow Speedium & The GV70 Snow.

The two concept cars will be on display all this week until March 2 as part of an interactive installation from Black Space at the Genesis Studio in Geneva

Inspired by the Genesis design philosophy of "Athletic Elegance", the exhibition has been designed so that visitors are seamlessly integrated into the space and become part of the installation. Slowly rotating mirrors create a connection between the concept cars and the guests as they walk through a seemingly endless space with changing images and angles.

The Genesis X Snow Speedium is the natural evolution of the X Speedium Coupe Concept, which, like the X Concept and the X Convertible Concept, is part of the X Concept trilogy. The bold design studies demonstrate the brand's commitment to sustainable luxury and cutting-edge electric technology. The X Snow Speedium was first presented to the public in January 2024 during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.

The concept stands out with its "Matterhorn White" paint finish, which is reminiscent of the natural beauty of the Swiss Matterhorn. The color was specially designed to represent the purity and cleanliness of untouched snow. It reflects the harmonious coexistence of the raw power of the mountains and the immaculateness of the snow.

Photo by Tomek Gola

Photo by Tomek Gola

Photo by Tomek Gola

The GV70 Snow concept is the result of a collaboration between Genesis and Delta 4x4, a German company specializing in off-road accessories. The GV70 Snow is equipped with special winter sports equipment, including a custom-made roof rack with two 40-inch Vision X LED lights that ensure good visibility when exploring off-road at any time of day.

Photo by Tomek Gola

Photo by Tomek Gola

To redefine winter enjoyment, Genesis has entered into an exciting collaboration with Anavon, an exclusive ski brand from Switzerland known for producing customized skis with precision and craftsmanship. Both the X Snow Speedium and the GV70 Snow are equipped with a ski set that features Genesis' signature "Two Line" design. With the aim of enhancing the thrill of winter sports enthusiasts, this collaboration is in line with Genesis' commitment to luxury, innovation and performance, combining winter extravagance with the finest Swiss craftsmanship. The skis will be displayed alongside both vehicles with a bespoke set of accessories, including a helmet, gloves, ski poles and a Genesis travel bag.

Photo by Tomek Gola

Photo by Tomek Gola

Thank you so much Genesis for one more amazing experience with you!

A Night of Refined Tastes with Cloudy Bay Vineyards at the FIVE Zurich

Hello Guys,

I hope you are well! It’s me Konstantinos, the same guy who said that 2023 would have tried to write more on the blog, but you know …

I couldn’t organize it like I wanted and because of a super busy months, It was very difficult to come back on writing. Luckily all these months were full of very very very interesting projects and of course all of you guys could see everything on my IG page, but of course a Post on my site can’t be replaced from an IG Post.

I don’t want to promise that I will try to write more on my site, but reeeeallly I will give a try this time .

Today, I will try to give you a bit more about my latest experience with Cloudy Bay wines at my forever favorite FIVE Hotel in Zurich.

That was the first time that we tried wines from that so renowned New Zealand winery, Cloudy Bay.

We tried the two distinct Sauvignon Blancs: their classic expression, known for its vibrant citrus and fruity notes, and the Te Koko, a more complex version aged in oak barrels who reveals subtle toasty and mineral characters. Both showcase the excellence of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, each catering to different palates seeking refreshment or sophisticated depth.

Our Friday night started with a delightful Winter Apéro around the fireplace at Cinque Studio Terrace, enjoying a very warm and inviting atmosphere.

Following the Winter Apero, it was time for the Cinque Studio x Cloudy Bay Dinner Experience inside at the restaurant . This was an exquisite culinary journey paired with exceptional wines.

1.Capesante

Hokkaido scallops tiradito, passion fruit tiger milk, alpine herbs

Cloudy Bay - Sauvignon Blanc 2023

2. Bottoni Ripieni

Homemade raviolini, ossobuco, spices, mirepoix, parmesan fondue

Cloudy Bay - Sauvignon Blanc - Te Koko 2021

3. Ombrina

Roasted wild meagre fish, leek fondant, citric sauce, herbal oil

Cloudy Bay - Chardonnay 2023

Thank you so so much Cloudy Bay and of course FIVE Hotel for this amazing experience.

And of course NEVER forget ENJOY CLOUDY BAY RESPONSIBLY

PS: I already organized my next post on the blog who will be uploaded during this week

Moët & Chandon Effervescence Event

Hello Guys,

I hope you are well and enjoying your Sunday morning. This weekend in Zurich came the first snow and I don't even remember when was the last Sunday that I could wake up at home, enjoying my coffee and only relax. This year November and December was super busy, but full of exciting projects , events and trips.

I have the feeling that after this 2 years break everyone is ready for a great festive season , so when we get the invitation for the first Moët & Chandon Effervescence Event in Switzerland, we were sure that this Event would be huuuuge! And of course as you have already seen on my IG , it was so sparkling and glamorous!

For the second consecutive year, Maison Moët & Chandon is celebrating the holiday season around the world - and now also for the first time in Switzerland - with its Effervescence events, heralding an exciting new chapter in the centuries-old history of «savoir-fête». Since November and until New Year's Eve, the champagne house has been presenting a magical spectacle of special lighting campaigns, parties and unforgettable get-togethers with friends of the house in more than 20 cities worldwide, such as Berlin, New York, Paris and Zurich.

Musical performances and great entertainment invite you to pop the corks together and enjoy the cheerful "Savoir-Fête" from the Maison Moët & Chandon.

The holiday season around the world ushering in an exciting new chapter in the centuries-old history of «savoir-fête» . The champagne house also took the opportunity to combine its international charitable initiative "Toast for a Cause" with Switzerland charity work: The golden Methuselah, presented as part of the ZFF by stars such as Moët & Chandon ambassador Roger Federer, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Rebel Wilson was auctioned off at a silent auction thanks to strong bids from generous guests - the proceeds of which will now be donated to the Roger Federer Foundation!

Credits: Remy Steiner/Getty Images for Moet & Chandon

A special star of the evening was the Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2015, the latest launch of the Maison Moët & Chandon, which was only presented worldwide and in Switzerland in October 2022.

This so glamorous dinner evening had the perfect atmosphere and mood! Almost a year after the opening of the Kunsthaus extension in Zurich was the perfect location for a sparklingly beautiful evening with a sedate dinner and performances of stars such as DJ FIONA, Carlos Leal (his first live performance since 2015 and a world premiere of his latest song «Champagne»!), Baschi and Lea Lu and followed by a party hosted by DJ Morgan Mesple!

Credits: Remy Steiner/Getty Images for Moet & Chandon

This event reflects Moët & Chandon's past commitments to Roger Federer's philanthropic causes, such as: B. the series of "Match For Africa", which was also designed with the aim of collecting donations for his foundation. Lynette Federer, mother of Roger Federer, and CEO of the Roger Federer Foundation, Janine Haendel, were also personally present on the evening of the Moët & Chandon Effervescence Party.

Thank you so much Moët & Chandon for this amazing experience !

P.S. How glamorous is this Moët & Chandon Vending Machine ?

The FIVE Experience

Hello Guys,

I hope you are well and enjoying your weekend! As I promised you on my last post, today I am here to share with you my experience at the FIVE Hotel Zurich, the meaning of the “talk of the town “ and discovering the famous FIVE experience. FIVE Hotel Zurich came straight from Dubai giving a totally renew atmosphere of Swiss lifestyle.

As you have already seen on my IG it wasn't the first time that I visited FIVE Hotel, as you can easily understand that it's one of my favourites places to be in Zurich. ( I think you all have seen on my iG stories the summer days at the FIVE pool!). It's a bit difficult to describe that feeling when you enter the FIVE Hotel, because even if you are only 15 min. away from the centre of Zurich, you have the feeling that you are somewhere else. So after a really busy and stressed week, what we really needed was a staycation and to have a weekend full of FIVE experience.

There are plenty of options at the hotel, from street food gems from parts of Asia, India, Latin America and the Levant at the Soul St. to the award-winning Gourmet Chinese Restaurant, Maiden Shanghai. This time me and my friends we chose to have dinner and Party at the Penthouse , with one of the best views in Zurich.

We started with some Pre Party Cocktails and then we enjoyed our Japanese Dinner, with the Penthouse party vibe.

Of course then we moved directly to the Club, to enjoy the Illusions Party. The vibe , the atmosphere, the music and the people keep the energy going until the early hours!

Of course a visit at the Penthouse eccentric bathroom bar is a MUST!

During our visit at the FIVE Hotel we stayed at one of their Gorgeous Room, and from our balcony I enjoyed one of the best sunrise that I've seen in Zurich!

Of course we couldn't loose the opportunity to enjoy RE-Five Spa and what is better than a massage on Saturday morning?

Thank you so much FIVE Hotel Zurich for this experience, and I can't wait to be there very soon!

PS Discover more about what is on now at FIVE here

The Party

Hello Guys I hope you are well and enjoying your Sunday morning. For me this morning its the first morning that I can really relax, after a fuuuull and super busy period. Luckily , after a two years Covid period, without a lot of real events, this season is full of exciting projects and events.

October also is the month that almost every year I organise a party at home for all my friends. I know maybe will be a bit weird, but I think a house party means more than a night at home with friends. For me a house party means all these weeks that I spent to organise it, to find the inspiration for the decoration, to see images and create scenery that of course should adopt at my apartment . Even if its a bit stress period, I enjoyed it 100% because the result was more that I could ever imagined . Most of them all, a house party means all these positive energy that brings to my house all these happy faces who dressed up and came to party!

Thinking of the period before the party, I still remember the hours that I spend for my inspiration. Every year I try to have another theme and transform my apartment to a totally different space that it used to be. This year theme was the disco ball and all these glam that bring the mirrors and the silver colour.

(I think I have seen all kind of disco balls that at the market, and maybe most of the laser lights that someone can have at home and I mean what’s better that a mirror balloon?!)

So first step was to find the theme, and of course then to send the Save The Day invitations with a small warm up of this year's theme.(because we are in Switzerland everyone has to be informed at least 3-4 weeks in advance)

Except of all the disco theme, I couldn't imagine my party without fresh flowers, and I was sure that my friends at Blumepost (click here for more) were the best to take care of Party's flower deco!

One of the secrets of a good party is of course the Cocktail List.

This year I chose to have a selection of three of my favourite cocktails, The Jamaican Mule - ginger & Rum was (what’s better?), the Grand Tonic - Grand Marnier and Tonic because the party was Grand, and old time classic Negroni.

Of course the catering of a party is as important as the good drinks. I can’t imagine a good party without a good catering and directly I ask Yoojis (who doesn't t love Yoojis ?!) to take care of it ! A great selections of their Sushi was one of the secrets of the party!

Its a week since the party and I still l have the memory of my friends enjoying everything that I was preparing for sooo long . OK, maybe the last days before the party I was a bit crazy and a bit stressed, but I wanted to be perfect, and I think it was! I can't wait to organise next year's Party….and please don’t forget that our life has to be a party!

PS. The Five Hotel Experience is coming next is stay tuned !

Home Collection - Acqua di Parma

Hello Guys,

I hope you are well and enjoying your weekend. Its already October and really I think that September passed sooo quick!

As you have already seen on my IG, September was a month full of exciting events and projects and of course full of Zurich Film Festival and ZFF parties . The Highlight of ZFF Parties was of course the come back of Dior party!

After a month full of parties and events, I think its time to spend some time at home. To be honest, even if I am a 100% summer fan ( Greece is always at my heart) I really like this October rainy mornings at home (like today!) that I can enjoy my easy morning . Really what’s better that candles, coffee and autumn weather?

So its time to write you about this seasons favourite Home Collection from Acqua di Parma!

Acqua di Parma is a brand that I think its 100% me! Its almost 9 years that I work with this brand and really I feel it like a family. I have shown you thousand times about Brand Values and you can easily understand that I truly appreciate their products and they are everywhere at my everyday life! Perfumes is my addictions and of course my home has to have the perfect smell.

The new Acqua di Parma home collection, is a new collection of splendid and luminous compositions bringing distinctive sensorial experiences to the home, using the bestselling scents from the Signatures of the Sun fragrances.

One of my forever favourite from Sun fragrances is the OUD. Its an Intense, vigorous and precious, a fragrance that captures the warmth of its rare essence. An artistic combination sublimed by luminous citrus notes that brings together the richness of the Aquilaria tree's agarwood with notes of Russian coriander and Haitian amyris wood. So the Oud diffuser can bring a subtle harmony of contrasts at my home!

As for the candle, I have a lot of Acqua di Parma candles at home, and this time I choose QUERCIA, the earthy scent of oakmoss meets the vibrant notes of citrus in an unforgettably enveloping fragrance that evokes a morning walk through a magnificent forest. Quercia takes you on a walk through a forest of oak trees where the mysterious green scent in the air inspires a fresh and earthy sensation. The deep and noble notes of oakmoss are distilled, together with notes of bergamot, petit grain and geranium for a deep and enveloping composition. The candle diffuses the enveloping and vibrant fragrance notes of Quercia across the home!

Click here to discover more about Acqua di Parma home collection !