AFRICA FASHION STYLE 2490X3508 DN-AFRICA – COVER – NUMBER 020 – MAY 26 2025 – Maurice MONTLOUIS – Cannes Festival 78EME Edition Premium Conciergerie
Date: May 26 2025
Location: Plaza Athénée
Maurice Monlouis – Luxury Concierge Visionary
- Featured as a pioneer in premium concierge services, Maurice Monlouis is the founder of Privillege Mission
- His work spans elite destinations like Cannes, Monte Carlo, and Paris, offering bespoke services to high-profile clients
- The magazine highlights his discreet excellence, tailored experiences, and commitment to luxury lifestyle management
Cover & Editorial Highlights
- Shot during the Cannes Festival, the cover blends cinematic glamour with the elegance of high-end hospitality
- The editorial explores how Monlouis bridges the worlds of film, fashion, and luxury services, especially during major events like Cannes
MAURICE MONLOUIS CONCIERGERIE PREMIUM
Maurice Monlouis is expanding his expertise beyond luxury concierge services through Privilège Service, now venturing into film co-production.
His concierge services have already set a high standard, catering to elite clientele with exceptional attention to detail and exclusivity.
This new move into film production suggests a broader vision, blending his mastery of premium service with the creative world.
AEFW
AEFW (Asian & European Fashion Week) and Rex Christy Fernando are making waves not only in fashion but also in cinema—with a powerful blend of artistry, activism, and storytelling.
Who Is Rex Fernando?
- Rex is the founder of AEFW, a global fashion platform that bridges Asian and European design cultures.
- He’s also the creative force behind House of Vendôme Paris, known for inclusive couture and mentoring emerging designers.
- His fashion shows spotlight marginalized voices—models with disabilities, seniors, and children with Down syndrome—turning the runway into a stage for representation.
Rex Fernando as Film Producer
- Rex co-produced the upcoming film “The Kite” with Maurice Monlouis, set to premiere at the Cannes International Film Festival 2026.
- The movie is a social drama set in Sri Lanka and France, following a young girl named Isaiah who rises from poverty to stardom while battling trauma and systemic oppression.
- It’s a bold feminist narrative that explores resilience, hope, and defiance in the face of injustice.
“The Kite” – Highlights
- Director: Windya Harisspattuwa
- Language: Sinhala (with English subtitles)
- Genre: Drama / Social Commentary / Feminist Cinema
- Production Countries: Sri Lanka & France
- Distribution: AEFW
- Target Festival: Cannes 2026
Why It Matters
Rex’s work in film mirrors his fashion philosophy: elevating truth through beauty. Whether on the runway or the big screen, he’s crafting stories that challenge norms and celebrate human dignity.
L’OFFICIEL INDIA
L’Officiel India has partnered to promote the upcoming film The Kite, produced by Rex Fernando and Maurice Monlouis.
This powerful drama, set in Sri Lanka and France, follows the extraordinary journey of a young girl overcoming poverty.
L’Officiel India** is a fashion magazine published in India by TCG Media Limited.
It is a part of the international L’Officiel magazine group, which has editions in over 30 countries.
The magazine was launched in 2006 and is published monthly.
It covers fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and culture.
Known as the Fashion Bible for Indian women, L’Officiel India features the most sought-after insider’s views of luxury.
The content is a mix of some of the most iconic fashion trends from India.
L‘Officiel India is a prominent fashion and lifestyle magazine that covers a wide range of topics, including fashion, beauty, culture, and luxury.
The magazine is known for its high-quality content and stunning visuals, catering to a sophisticated audience.
Address: L’Officiel India Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
GLOBAL VIP MODEL’S
Global VIP Models Magazine is indeed a publication based in Albany, and it’s tied to Albania Event Productions, with Albana Cakshiri as the chief editor.
📸 What It’s About
- The magazine focuses on international modeling and fashion, often featuring VIP Kids and Global VIP Models
- It showcases photoshoots in iconic locations like Venice, Italy, blending glamour with cultural flair
- The publication seems to celebrate young talent, fashion events, and creative productions across Europe and beyond
PLAZA ATHENEE
Company profile
True to its extraordinary city, the Hôtel Plaza Athénée is no ordinary palace. Here, on the prestigious Avenue Montaigne, home of French Haute Couture, our hotel proudly offers you the very best of Paris.
Since 1913, it has been located on Avenue Montaigne, the ideal place to stroll through the boutiques while admiring the Eiffel Tower.
Original, iconic, inspiring and simply magnificent. At the Hôtel Plaza Athénée, a unique experience awaits every guest.
With their Parisian decor, the 208 rooms and suites offer unforgettable views of both the city and the garden, opening onto the inner courtyard with its famous blinds and red geraniums. In winter, this courtyard is home to an ice rink and a summer restaurant when the weather is fine.
AI FASHION MAG
Founder Zoubda Yasmine TALEB, is Exploring the intersection of fashion, artificial intelligence, and Web 3.0 technologies.
The magazine delves into how AI and decentralized web technologies are reshaping the fashion industry, offering in-depth articles, interviews with industry experts, and coverage of technological advancements and emerging trends.
AI Fashion Mag serves as an essential source of information for fashion professionals, technology enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the evolving landscape of the fashion world.
The magazine covers a wide range of topics, including AI-generated designs, virtual fashion shows, sustainable practices, and personalized customer experiences.
Through its comprehensive coverage and expert insights, AI Fashion Mag aims to provide a deep understanding of how AI is transforming creativity, sustainability, production, and consumption in the fashion industry.
The magazine also emphasizes the importance of ethical standards and environmental consciousness in the fashion sector.
AI FRIENDLY
Friendly Artificial Intelligence (FAI): A Paradigm for Beneficial AGI Development
Friendly Artificial Intelligence (FAI) is a conceptual framework designed to ensure that advancements in Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) align with humanity’s best interests. By focusing on ethical integration, safety measures, and human-centric oversight, FAI aims to channel technological progress into a force for global well-being.
Key Principles of Friendly Artificial Intelligence
Ethical Foundations: FAI emphasizes the importance of embedding ethical considerations into AGI systems, ensuring that decisions made by intelligent machines are aligned with human values.
Robust Safety Mechanisms: These include fail-safes and control measures to mitigate risks associated with AGI, such as unintended consequences or malicious use.
Human Oversight and Collaboration: FAI advocates for human involvement in the development and operation of AGI systems, ensuring transparency and accountability in their actions.
DN-A INTERNATIONAL
Daniel Nguyen is the CEO and owner of DN-Africa, a premier African fashion magazine that is revolutionizing the landscape of the African fashion industry and elevating the global fashion arena to new heights .
The magazine offers an unparalleled digital journey tailored for professionals within the Fashion Industry.
It curates an array of distinctive services encompassing editorial content, photography, and video resources.
The goal of DN-Africa is to provide African fashion trends through cultural and fashion events and to identify new faces and talents. By mixing up massive and complex digital data, DN-Africa creates strategic leverage for designers who want to improve their global image on the internet faster.
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