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SEA LIFESTYLE/ASIA AND PACIFIC

From China to Australia and Malaysia: boat shows, events and meetings

} It’s party time brand and its history. The celebrations kicked
off with an exciting session of sea trials aboard
for the 50th anniversary the fabulous Ferretti Yachts 700, Ferretti Yachts
850, Ferretti Yachts 870 and Ferretti Yachts 960
of Ferretti Yachts models. Then the guests participated in a gala
evening in the pool area for the Ferretti Yachts
branded experience. As in the past, the Ferretti
SHENZHEN, CHINA Group once again availed of the collaboration
After the triumphal event in Venice, the Ferretti of important luxury brands. Maserati exhibited
Group chose Shenzhen for the Asian celebra- some magnificent cars and worked closely with
tions of the 50th anniversary of Ferretti Yachts. the Ferretti Group to develop activities that
The event was held on Saturday 17 November made the guests’ experience unique; Hublot
in the enchanting Shenzhen Bay Marina Club. showcased its exclusive collections of luxury
Ferretti Yacht owners from all over the world watches; and La Scolca offered a superb selec-
and guests of the Ferretti Group celebrated the tion of wines from Piedmont.

} A weekend for } Boating Heaven

gentlemen Down Under

ISKANDAR PUTERI, JOHOR, MALAYSIA SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
From the 26th to the 28th of October, the breath- Ferretti Group once again showcased an array
taking Puteri Harbour turned into a fashion run- of luxury yachts at this year’s Sydney Inter-
way filled with glitz and glamour. The marina got national Boat Show from August 2nd to 6th
its makeover in honour of the STYLO Gentlemen’s 2018, demonstrating the Company’s commit-
Weekend, organised by STYLO International in ment to serving the promising and rapidly ex-
collaboration with Malaysia Fashion Week and panding yacht market in Australia. The luxury
the Maritime International Showcase Malaysia. lineup hosted in collaboration with Ray White
The event showcased a host of “Big Boys’ Toys” Marine, the exclusive dealer for the area, was
such as sea planes, luxury yachts, super cars, clas- the Group’s largest presentation to date in
sic cars and superbikes, as well as several gentle- Australia, with 4 yacht models on display: the
men’s lifestyle brands in areas like men’s fashion, Ferretti Yachts 450, the Ferretti Yachts 850,
accessories and more. Hong Seh, official Ferretti the Riva Rivarama Super metallic masterpiece,
Group dealer for the area, participated by display- and the Itama 45S for the first time in region.
ing a beautiful Ferretti Yachts 780, which caught The huge stand at this year’s show had an
the eye of all guests including world-renowned eye-catching design and stunned visitors with
couturier Jimmy Choo, who loved the sleek lines the specially built VIP hospitality starship suite,
and clean shapes along with the stunning de- offering three levels for entertaining. 2018 also
signer interiors. Other activities during the 3-day marks the 50th Anniversary of Ferretti Yachts
weekend included exhibitions of men’s lifestyle and it was celebrated in style with a private
brands, business networking events for dealers, party for 300 VIP guests held on the Saturday
brokers and manufacturers, a forum on marine evening with a live performance of world fa-
conservation and a number of fashion shows. mous swing band, The Supper Club.

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