This festive season, Vakkaru Maldives welcomes
internationally-renowned fashion illustrator and author, Megan Hess for the
exclusive launch of her third book in The Claris Collection, Claris: Bonjour
Riviera on 5 and 6 January 2020. Surrounded by glistening turquoise waters and
luxurious island settings, Vakkaru Maldives will set the scene for Claris new
adventure in the French Riviera. Guests who pre-book their seats, will be the
first in the world to receive signed copies of Claris: Bonjour Riviera hot off
the press, view the unveiling of Claris new resort collection by luxury
fashion house, Poca & Poca, attend an exclusive illustration masterclass
conducted by Megan Hess and enjoy a bespoke Megan Hess dessert table on
Orthodox Christmas night.
Megan Hess 2006 illustration of the New York Times number
one selling book, Sex and The City by Candace Bushnell catapulted her onto the
world stage where she began illustrating portraits for the New York Times,
Italian Vogue, Vanity Fair, TIME magazine and more. Megans skills and iconic
designs have also been specially commissioned by Bergdorf Goodman in New York,
Harrods of London and used in global campaigns for FENDI, Tiffany & Co,
Prada, Cartier, Dior, Valentino, Salvatore Ferragamo and more. She has
illustrated live for bespoke fashion shows around the world like Viktor &
Rolf, Christian Dior Couture and Chopard at the 2019 Cannes International Film
Festival. She has written and illustrated numerous best-selling books,
including: Fashion House, The Dress and Coco Chanel, New York, Paris, Claris:
The Chicest Mouse in Paris, Iconic, Elegance and more. Today, Megan Hess is one
of the worlds most sought-after fashion illustrators with a revered client
list that includes Michelle Obama, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cate Blanchett, Nicole
Kidman and most recently Sarah Jessica Parker.
The Claris Collection was officially launched in 2018
offering readers delightful rhyming tales about courage, compassion and a
stylish little mouse. From chasing her dream of moving to Paris in Claris: The
Chicest Mouse in Paris, to racing against the clock to attend Paris Fashion
Week in Claris: Fashion Fiasco, follow Claris next adventure as she stows away
on the family trip to the French Riviera in Claris: Bonjour Riviera. "The
Claris Collection is destined to delight fashion-obsessed readers of all ages.
It is about a little mouse who loves fashion, has an enormous heart and chases
her dreams with courage and compassion," says Megan Hess.
5 January 2020
Claris: Bonjour Riviera Book Launch and Poca & Poca
Fashion Launch (Limited Seats)
Set against the crystal-clear waters surrounding Vakkaru
Maldives and under the shaded coconut trees, guests will be treated to a Megan
Hess book reading of Claris: Bonjour Riviera and a conversation with Megan on
her inspiration behind Claris as a character and the concept of her new book.
Alongside the book launch, luxury fashion brand Poca & Poca
by sister and brother duo Karolina and Wiktor Gniewek, will unveil their newest
Claris fashion collection consisting of six key looks a resort collection in
hues of blues and creams inspired by Claris upcoming seaside adventure.
Crafted by a team of master tailors in Poland with precision and skill, each
design is of the highest quality, exemplifying an energetic and youthful
spirit. Timeless creations that are to be cherished and treasured forever.
6 January 2020
Megan Hess Fashion Illustration Masterclass (Limited
Seats)
Limited to only the first 10 guests who book, this is an
exclusive experience where Megan Hess will be conducting a fashion illustration
masterclass.
Vakkaru Maldives collection of ultra-immersive and
cherished guest experiences is created in partnership with guest experiences
specialist The Magnolia Creative Collaborations. Watch out for more experiences
from culinary greats, wellness mentors and scent experts to fashion
collaborations and exquisite artisanal pop-ups as Vakkaru Maldives aims to
inspire guests by creating timeless memories and effortlessly beautiful
moments.
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