Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVI

workshop in 1972, and soon enjoyed a reputation for creating prêt-à- porter de luxe, offering a range of signature style essentials. Remaining faithful to its values and vocation, S.T. Dupont has evolved to become a global luxury brand. The brand’s iconic Diamond Head emblem has been extended into a theme in its own right, making its way into a variety of new upscale items, from collectible writing pens to accessories. ORIENT EXPRESS PRESTIGE PEN S.T. Dupont has created the ultimate embodiment of luxury with this exceptional writing set, representing the mythical train, in blue and white lacquer with white solid gold finishes. All decorative elements of the Orient-Express Collection pay homage to this iconic train: the colours of the carriages, the stained glass window and the Orient-Express typography signature. Even the chimney of the train is portrayed in the clip of the pen, overhung by a blue spinel. Available in a limited edition of 1883 pieces each. HORSE PRESTIGE PEN Created in partnership with the French jeweller Philippe Tournaire, S.T. Dupont combines bold inspiration with exceptional know-how and expertise crafted entirely by hand. The Horse Prestige collection includes a hand-sculpted horse on a neo-classical President fountain pen, made in black Chinese lacquer. Under the splendid gold mane, the horse’s eyes are set with two diamonds of 0.4 carats each. He sits on a sculpted base in yellow bronze with a burnished hand patina bearing an engraved plate. Available in a limited edition of 88 pieces each. VISCONTI For over twenty years the name Visconti has been synonymous with extraordinarily elegant writing instruments that are the product of intense historical and technological research. Throughout its entire range of fountain pens, rollers and ballpens, Visconti offers a broad assortment of high-quality items, all featuring unique attributes. The director of this Florentine company founded in 1988 is Dante Del Vecchio, a font of strong creative dynamism, the same characteristic we can find in Visconti’s creations. His personal passion for historical fountain pens is at the heart of his endless search for new expressions in writing instrument art. Visconti’s incessant love of culture and passion for innovation, together with the rediscovery of handicraft and the development of new andmore sophisticated writing systems, all coalesce into unforgettable colours, shapes, and designs that are simply a joy to use. EXTASE D'OUD SILVER FOUNTAIN PEN Visconti has created a pen inspired by theMiddle Eastern culture, where agarwood is a much-loved fragrance found in every household. This is the very first pen designed for having one’s favourite essence close at hand, in an object that’s more than a mere container. The head above the clip serves a dual function: as a container for a fragment of agarwood that can be used when need be, while the perforated part contains a spongy area that can be soaked with the essence. The lower part of the pen has a metal container in which one can place a small amount of essence for use as a perfume, thus always having access to this sumptuous scent. The pen’s filigree decoration is inspired by the logo for Expo 2020 in Dubai. The same theme is echoed in the luxury box, containing a small bottle of essence and agarwood-scented ink for fountain pen lovers. Available in a limited edition of 388 pieces each. MEDINA VERMEIL FOUNTAIN PEN Visconti is pleased to introduce the Limited Edition Medina pen. As always, Visconti pens pay special attention to themes that have impact, whether they’re changing or describing life and the world in which we live. The Medina pen is the latest addition to the Visconti Mystic Pen Collection, a series of pens dedicated to all people and religions of the world. TheMedina special edition pen pays tribute to the spiritual leader Muhammad, Peace and Blessings Be Upon Him, the founder of Islam. Available in a limited edition of 622 pieces. 2 8 1 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I