“24 hours of Elegance 2012”
Following the extraordinary success of its launch premiere, the "24 HOURS OF ELEGANCE" luxury
event is now set to scale new highs in style, during its new edition in 2012.
This 3-day spectacle, dedicated to elegance and refinement, will be comprised of three segments,
with each day - from Friday to Sunday (7th - 9th September) - focusing on a new exhilarating
experience.
The 2012 gathering will kick-off on Friday, 7th September, with Rubinacci - masters of style exhibition,
an extravagant display of selected historic suits of the famous style house of Rubinacci, Naples, at the
mesmerizing setting of the royal White Palace in Belgrade under the auspice of HRH Prince Peter of
Serbia. Exclusive selection of famous classic cars by the renowned automotive club Allegri del Volante
from Florence( Ferrari 250 TR, Maserati A6 to mention a few) will be on display in front of the Palace.
Guests will have an opportunity to enjoy an exclusive photo preview of the majestic cars owned by the
Serbian Royal family in the period of 1908 -1941 and presented in the book “Karadjordjevic dynasty
automobiles 1908-1941” by the acclaimed car historian Miroslav Milutinovic. The evening will be
followed by the CHIVAS cocktail and the exclusive dinner in downtown Belgrade's iconic Square Nine
hotel where the invitees will be enjoying the finest selection of wines by Tenuta Argentiera from
Bolgheri in Tuscany.
Saturday, 8th September, will be highlighted by the Belgrade Classic Car Show 2012 - to be staged
against the imposing backdrop of Kalemegdan Fortress, on Belgrade's waterfront and in front of the
Grand Casino Belgrade.
The unique AutoBild Grand Tour Historique will take place around Kalemegdan Park , thrilling the
audience with superb parade of classic cars that follows 2.7 km route of last pre-war Grand Prix that
took place in 1939 as the city race. This was the last win ever for Tazio Nuvolari, arguably the best driver
of all time, in an AUTOUNION’s formula. Echoing that famous classic car, the audience will have chance
to catch the first glimpse of the brand new 2013 model of AUDI A3, in front of the Grand Casino
Belgrade. During the morning, the renowned design professor Marko Lukovic, will be presenting his
student’s works, followed by the premiere of the FORGOTTEN GRAND PRIX documentary by director
Bratislav Petkovic, chairman of the Automobile Museum of Belgrade, partners of the event (all events
take place at the Central Park Lounge in Pariska 20 street)
In partnership with the Serbian Federation of Historic Vehicles, during the CHIVAS Concours d’Elegance
program in front of the Grand Casino Belgrade, some of the finest classic cars from the region will be on
display along with some of the famed vehicles of the world renowned collectors, members of the Allegri
del Volante club from Florence, all competing for the Best of Show trophy awarded by the distinguished
jury.
Important part of the program is an exhibition by the renowned AUTO® conference in partnership with
Somersby, presenting French designer Sasa Lakic, exclusive star designer of the super-car VENTURI .
The second part of the day will be dedicated to the ABSOLUT Luxury Salon & Exhibition, during
which we will present a roster of luxury industry panelists and showcase top brands and products,
within the sumptuous settings of Grand Casino Belgrade. The exquisite offerings will range from
high fashion to dazzling jewelry by IDC and Maestro Jewelers, and ultimate timepiecws by TAG
HEUER - all of which can be savored along with specially - conceived cocktails & musical grooves,
created exclusively for the occasion.
ABSOLUT Luxury Conference speakers are:
Luca Rubinacci, Rubinacci - the synonym of men’s bespoke elegance from Milan, New York to Tokyo
and Beijing www.marianorubinacci.net
Gian Luca Bocache, Bocache Salvucci amazing bespoke shoemakers from Rome, a true Italian craftsman
www.bocachesalvucci.com
Gianni Cerrutti, creator of unique Passaggio Cravatte concept of bespoke tailored ties, one-off
pieces www.passaggiocravatte.com
Gianluca
Migliarotti,
film
director
of
famous
O’mast
movie
on
Neapolitan
tailoring. www.gianlucamigliarotti.com
Stafano Bernabei, presenting famous winemakers Tenuta Argentiea of Bolgheri in Tuscany.
www.argentiera.eu
In the evening guests will be treated by the special presentation of the O’Mast documentary by the
acclaimed Italian director Gianluca Migliarotti, followed by the exclusive fashion show of DISTANTE
concept store, presenting the top international designers visions for 2013, along with superb Rubinacci
suits and TAG Heuer timepieces. The evening will be culminating with the CHIVAS CONCOURS d’
ELEGANCE 2012 AWARD ceremony at Grand Casino’s Diva lounge.
Sunday, 9th September, will be marked by the luxury trunk show by appointment only at the Square
Nine hotel , where you will be able to order bespoke suits by Rubinacci, made to measure shoes by
Bocache Salvucci and bespoke ties by Passaggio Cravatte
24 HOURS OF ELEGANCE PROGRAM
DAY 1, September 7, 2012
19 00
Royal Palace of Belgrade( Beli Dvor) Exclusive vernissage of the exhibition of historic
suits by famous Neapolitan House of RUBINACCI-Masters of Elegance CHIVAS cocktail
to follow
21 00
Square Nine hote Luxury Taste - gala dinner where chefs will tantalize guests with their
culinary creations, in downtown Belgrade's iconic Square Nine hotel
Tasting of TENUTA ARGENTIERA wines
DAY 2, September 8, 2012
10 00
Central Park Lounge
12 00
AUTO BILD Grand Tour Historique unique parade of classic cars that follows 2.7 km
route of last pre-war Grand Prix that took place in 1939 as city race. This was the last
win ever for Tazio Nuvolari, arguably the best driver of all time.
13 00
Grand Casino Belgrade Opening of the Concours d’Elegance Belgrade 2012
finest exhibition of classic cars in Balkan with jury selecting the Best of Show.
13 00
Concours D’Elegance 2012 opening EXCLUSIVE EXHIBITION OF AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN
presented by Scuderia Zagreb
13 30
Grand Casino Belgrade Chameleon terrace, lunch and refreshments by SOMERSBY, by
invitation only
15 00
Luxury Salon conference at Grand Casino Belgrade presenting a roster of luxury
industry panellists showcasing top brands
The
Luca Rubinacci, the synonym of men’s bespoke elegance from Milan, New York to Tokyo
and Beijing www.marianorubinacci.net
Gian Luca Bocache, Bocache Salvucci amazing bespoke shoemakers from Rome, a true
Italian craftsman www.bocachesalvucci.com
Gianni Cerrutti, creator of unique Passaggio Cravatte concept of bespoke tailored ties,
one-off pieces www.passaggiocravatte.com
Gianluca Migliarotti, film director of famous O’ mast movie on Neapolitan
tailoring. www.gianlucamigliarotti.com
Stafano Bernabei, presenting famous winemakers Tenuta Argentiea of Bolgheri in
Tuscany www.argentiera.eu
17 00
Luxury Salon exhibition at Grand Casino Belgrade during which we will present
luxury products ranging from high fashion to dazzling jewellery and timepieces.
ABSOLUT ocktail to follow.
18 30
STARS AND CARS powered by AutoBild exclusive photo session with celebrities and
vintage cars
19 30
Sartorial Night Film Premiere and G.H.MUMM Champagne reception at Grand Casino
terraceGala premiere of dazzling art movie O'mast by Gianluca Migliarotti
21 00
Sartorial Night Catwalk show at the Grand Casino fountains presented by DISTANTE
couture fashion, RUBINACCI bespoke suits, jewellery and unique TAG Heuer timepieces
catwalk show.
21 30
Concours d'Elegance Best of Show award ceremony at Diva Lounge
CHIVAS Party to follow
DAY 3, September 9, 2012
10 00
Bespoke trunk show at Square Nine hotel, by appointment only
Bespoke Suits by Rubinacci, Napoli
Bespoke Shoes by Bocache&Salvucci, Roma
Bespoke Ties by Passaggio Cravatte, Milano
Bespoke Timepieces by Titan Black, London