PRESS RELEASE - December 17, 2012

It’s that time of year to muse on what one has done the past 12 months. In contrast, Top Marques Monaco, although still giddy from an excellent show this April, is firmly focused on the future – our 10th anniversary edition taking place 18-21st April 2013. We’re proud to have in our pocket four pioneering supercar brands who will host their world premiere launches next year. More launches to be announced early next year as the leading engineers finish the final touches to their visionary designs for the next generation of high performance supercars.

Success breeds success and so at the risk of being too pretentious we are delighted to end the year on a high and start 2013 running. Tongues are wagging as word spreads of new supercars and new test drives on the closed Monaco Grand Prix circuit scheduled during for the four days of Top Marques Ten. We reign supreme as the industry choice for launching cutting-edge new models because the show is the only car exhibition where visitors can: See it, Drive it and Buy it in such prestigious and thrilling surroundings. Top Marques is also an event for luxury products that excel in their domain and for our 10th anniversary we promise a myriad of exceptional lifestyle objects and services in the special dedicated space the Diaghilev in the Grimaldi Forum including Linley Furniture, Franck Muller, Boulle Rough Diamonds, Harold Scherman, Chapal, Mercedeh-Shoes, Savoir Beds and ArteinMotion.

We are delighted to welcome onboard our new Gold Partner, LINLEY, the distinguished British design company founded by Chairman David Linley, which prides itself on its dedication to the pursuit of excellence in the design and creation of fine furniture, interior design and accessories. Also, fittingly with our history of superboat exhibitors we welcome to the event Liveras Yachts, the number one superyacht ‘owner-operator’ charter company, with 25 years’ experience in vacations and recommended by the world’s leading travel agents and media.

Someone who is reminiscing about the past is our founder Lawrie Lewis who recently left the company to appreciate the delights of retirement. We wish him our very best for the future and offer our thanks for creating this ground-breaking show and for his hard work which has resulted in the show attaining the reputation it enjoys today.

Over the holidays think about booking your hotel to ensure your visit to the most exclusive live supercar show in the world: With one click our official partner Monaco Check In will handle arrangements for your stay. Visitors to the show as well as our exhibitors can take advantage of specially negotiated packages for hotels during a stay in the Principality of Monaco. It’s surely a wish come true for someone you know.

Season’s Greetings from the Top Marques team!

LINLEY

David Linley founded his eponymous business in 1985 with the aim of designing and manufacturing furniture of the highest quality. Some 27 years on, the now well established British design company LINLEY enjoys prominence as both a retail and bespoke business specializing in the design and production of furniture, upholstery, interiors and home accessories of a superlative quality. Over the years, LINLEY has developed an international reputation for creating furniture and accessories that represent British craftsmanship at its very best. In particular, LINLEY has become known for its imaginative use of wood in the design of furniture, using a balance of traditional and modern techniques to achieve the best possible result whether for an individual piece or an entire room. The ethos of LINLEY is to fuse contemporary, innovative design with exquisite cabinet-making.
www.davidlinley.com

FRANCK MULLER

The new Giga Tourbillon is an exceptional model that required an extremely accurate development by a very dedicated team. Franck Muller’s research and development department has once again shown extraordinary expertise and vision to carry out this remarkable technical achievement. The barrels are first paired in series to double the operating reserve; they are then assembled parallel to one another so that the power of the movement is doubled. The barrels, with a diameter of 16 mm, are 4mm wider than traditional ones resulting in an almost constant force needed to operate the Giga Tourbillon.
Another special feature is that this exceptional movement has been reversed, with the bridges placed on the dial side, the hour setting and winding section located at the base and the hour hand uniquely positioned on the minute hand.
In order to ensure a 10-day operating reserve, displayed at midday, (traditional winding by the crown), the Giga Tourbillon has been designed to feature four barrels, in comparison to traditional tourbillons which generally are powered by only one or two barrels.
As the name implies, the special feature of the Giga is the very large 20 mm diameter Tourbillon occupying half of the watch.
A skeleton version which combines aesthetics with rigidity reveals a highly technical mechanism and perfectly balanced styling.
www.franckmuller.com

BOULLE

Since the days of André-Charles Boulle and Louis XIV, "The Sun King", the name Boulle has been associated with perfect craftsmanship and exquisite quality. Boulle Diamonds continues this tradition at Top Marques by presenting its 2013 jewellery collection. This includes unique, limited edition rough diamond rings designed in partnership with the world's most famous jewellery school, the Ecole Boulle in Paris.
www.boulle.com

HAROLD SCHERMAN

Based in Paris Harold Scherman is a young company specialising in luxury leather goods. Our brand offers a complete range of bags, fine leather objects and fashion accessories in crocodile for men and women. Our products are timeless and elegant with classic forms and high quality metallic detail, using precious metals, quality alloys, natural mother of pearl, polishes as well as semi-precious and precious stones. The skins selected (Crocodylus Porosus and Niloticus or Alligator) are all of first choice quality and we choose the finest linings. Our products are created with the savoir-faire from the most prestigious French artisan workshops. Essentially handmade, the care and attention to the minute, fine detail dedicated to each piece during each stage of the design and creation process results in unique and precious objects. Shortly, we will also offer our clients the possibility to custom order personalised models (colour, jewellery, accessories).
www.haroldscherman.com

CHAPAL

Traditional French designer since 1832 specialized in luxury leather garment and bags

Chapal offers prestigious items all over the world for vintage car collections, as well as for lovers of exceptional, refined items. A high end special-order department has been created to respond to the personal requests for very exclusive, rare and beautiful objects.
Since the creation of its first tannery in 1832, Chapal have successfully innovated and developed leather garments of superior quality. The company has belonged to the same family for seven generations. In 1963 an automobile circuit was established near the factory in the centre of France to blend Chapal’s designs with its authentic passion for prestigious cars and races. Prestigious brands such as Jaguar, Bugatti and Baron Philippe de Rothschild have requested bespoke collections from Chapal.
Jean François Bardinon designs his collections by drawing on the history and experience of his illustrious family while instilling them with his optimistic personality.
A perfect combination of arts and crafts, fashion and design the brand presents a collection of a sublime quality.
www.chapal.fr

MERCEDEH-SHOES

The identity of a woman, exceptional and unique. The arrogance of provocative and exclusive shoes. The yearning and the desire to have them all. The pleasure of a private universe open to you alone. Welcome to a world without limits …
L’identité d’une femme, exceptionnelle et unique. L’arrogance de souliers provocants et exclusifs. La gourmandise et le désir de toutes les avoir. Le plaisir d’un univers privé qui s’ouvre à vous. Bienvenue dans notre monde sans limites …
www.mercedeh-shoes.com

SAVOIR BEDS

At Savoir we use the very best, breathable natural materials in our beds, because research and experience show they give the best results. Synthetic fibres, latex and memory foams tend to cause sweating and deteriorate over time, but animal fibres such as wool and horse hair channel moisture away, helping to regulate body temperature all year round and improving the quality of REM sleep. Our natural, chemical-free fillings are kinder not only to the sleeper but also - during both processing and disposal - to the environment. The quality of your bed dictates the quality of your sleep and, by extension, that of your waking hours. To get up every day feeling refreshed, you need a bed that offers correct support. Without it, muscles tire and your REM sleep - the most restorative part of your sleep cycle - is disrupted as you shift to relieve pressure points. The bed in which you spend a third of your life is a logical, if often overlooked, investment. It costs less than your regular morning latte - and pays daily dividends from the start. In their efforts to offer their guests the best-possible night's sleep, the founders of London's prestigious Savoy Hotel left no mattress unturned. For more than 100 years, luminaries as diverse as Sir Winston Churchill, Giacomo Puccini and Marilyn Monroe have experienced the cloud-like comfort of our hand-crafted beds.
Now it's your turn. Treat yourself to a Savoir bed and every night will feel like a night at The Savoy.
www.savoirbeds.com

ARTEINMOTION

Wide range of exclusive collection of furniture made with original pieces of historic aircraft, leather's furniture and carbon fiber luxury items. The harmonious mix of design, quality and a total hand-made manufacturing process give a unique touch to our products. The warm feeling of leather and wood, the strength of steel, the rare beauty of the works of art create a special atmosphere that makes you feel at ease, yet surprising and fascinating at the same time. Fond of long-lasting objects, Arteinmotion constantly looks for quality of materials in the most prestigious hand-made works. Collections that are designed to be the exclusive framing for the generations to come. Modern and classical lines merge in harmonious furnishings of unique design and strong personality. Love for beauty and a selective search for new trends is at the origin of Arteinmotion.
www.arteinmotion.com

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