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PADERNO

For the serious chef or home cook, Paderno is a brand that requires no introduction. The Milanese company was founded in 1925 with a mission to manufacture high-end aluminium, steel and copper kitchenware to withstand the needs of a serious kitchen. Paderno’s copperware is particularly sought after with collectors and culinary artists alike.

CAMBRILLÓN

A highly sought-out bespoke shoemaker, Cambrillón makes its shoes by hand in the traditional fashion from their workshop in Almansa, the heart of Spain’s historic leather industry. In addition to beautiful, fully custom footwear, the brand also produces a range of luxury leather goods.

ZILLI: A LEATHER JACKET EMPIRE IS BORN

The Zilli story begins in 1965 with the foundation of the iconic brand which, today, is synonymous with luxurious apparel and stylish, tailored pieces, especially leather apparel. It was then that a collaboration would begin which would shape the direction of the Maison Zilli line – a collaboration between a French entrepreneur and an established Italian tailor with a reputation for sleek and elegant designs for discerning customers.

AGGIE GREY’S HOTEL: THE GRAND DAME OF THE PACIFIC

The “Grand Old Lady” of Samoa, Aggie Grey’s is an iconic resort hotel that dates back to 1933. The hotel has a storied history and owes its foundation and reputation to the illustrious Aggie Grey – a famous Samoan socialite and business tycoon. The hotel has long been a haunt of visiting celebrities and is a preferred honeymoon destination for the well-heeled. The hotel has been an important part of the Sheraton chain since the operator took over management in 2013 and rebranded as the Sheraton Samoa Aggie Grey’s Hotel & Bungalows in 2016.