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1 THE DOLPHIN WEAR ECHo high profile trends on sea in & out story An encounter with captain Alessandro Orrao. Fifty shades of ultra-fashionable blue. Project management for uniforms: turning a nightmare into a dream. The polo shirt revamped to offer a touch of distinction. autumn winter 2015/2016 issue 01

Which are the very same goals adopted by this new publication! For the past 25 years, Dolphin Wear has used its own sonar, yours and that of all its clients, in order to better meet your requirements.

2 02 high profile trends on sea in & out story fresh & fizzy news what s up dolphin? editorial big fish aid high profile Welcome to the first issue of SONAR, the Dolphin Wear Echo! Sonar is the dolphin s sixth sense, enabling it to get its bearings within its environment, communicate, and advance in the right direction. Which are the very same goals adopted by this new publication! For the past 25 years, Dolphin Wear has used its own sonar, yours and that of all its clients, in order to better meet your requirements. The aim is thus to keep you up to date on the technologies and various types of expertise that comprise our activity; share with you the most original and/or most elegant examples of uniforms; help you to anticipate tomorrows trends; and lots, lots more Everything that will enable you to attain perfection in your professional clothing. Everything that will make the crew s uniform the ultimate esthetic component of your yacht. SONAR is your very own log-book! Ruling the waves! We have designed it to be useful, entertaining and full of information, and we sincerely hope that it will meet those objectives. Feedback warmly welcomed! Enjoy your reading! T H E D O L P H I N W E A R E C H o Patrick Gilliot, CEO pgilliot@ What led you to become a yacht captain? A.O. - I first joined the yachting industry as a deck hand, which soon made me realize that my future would quite definitely be the sea! I completed my studies, obtained a sheaf of certificates, and have never stopped learning. Now, after over ten years as a captain, I still set my sights on more ambitious career projects in the world of top-notch yachting. How important is the crew s appearance, to themselves, and to their clients? A.O. - The crew s appearance is one of the most important things on board: during the winter period, we work hard to maintain the yacht at the highest level and improve safety on board. But during the summer, all the crew s energy is focused on the owner s enjoyment and that of his guests. At this point, a happy and confident crew, and especially their appearence, are extremely important. What is your experience with Dolphin Wear and the solution it provides? A.O. - During my career, I have come into contact with several enterprises, some good, some less so, and they naturally always wanted me to change! Well, with Dolphin Wear, I found exactly the right balance: reliability, quality, accuracy and fair prices. Are there any parallels between your career and the evolution of Dolphin Wear? A.O. - The on-going desire to do better, to grow and develop our activities to the highest level so as to be successful on the market. Dolphin Wear aims to have as many happy and satisfied customers as possible. As for me, I want one of the bigger yachts to consolidate my position as Captain! How do you see, or what would you like to see, for the next ten years as an approach to uniforms? A.O. - Light fabrics that breathe, are easy to wash and dry, and keep their shape and original colours these are all important factors. The most important aspect is discovering new materials and knowing how to use them in the yachting industry, while playing close attention to style.... Factors taken into account by Dolphin Wear, which shares Captain Orrao s beliefs in hard work, ambition, and a constant drive to exceed expectations. Luxury yacht captain Alessandro Orrao embarked upon his career in 1999 and has never looked back. Based in the Monaco area, he has proudly served as Commandante of Bravelove One for over two years. As captain, he gives paramount importance to understanding a yacht owner s requirements, delivering results, and even exceeding expectations. Enthusiastic about his highly rewarding work, Alessandro also focuses on safety, environmental concerns, and attention to details that make all the difference once on board!

04 05 trends on sea chosen by nature In the world of yachting, blue surfs along on its wave of popularity And now s the time to give it your full attention, as blue is slated to be the N 1 colour for

Since then, our perception of this fascinating colour has gradually evolved Back in 2500 B.C.

In the early 18th century, an alchemist s accidental discovery of Prussian blue was later followed by the appearance of cobalt blue and ultramarine, which had a huge impact of the work of French

Cool crisp cotton and omnipresent denim, but also synthetic materials such as nylon, polyester, jersey or satin, and technical fabrics offering high resistance.

3 04 05 trends on sea chosen by nature In the world of yachting, blue surfs along on its wave of popularity And now s the time to give it your full attention, as blue is slated to be the N 1 colour for 2016! Fifty shades of blue By far the world s most favourite colour, blue was chosen by nature for the sky and the sea. Since then, our perception of this fascinating colour has gradually evolved Back in 2500 B.C., the Egyptians were the first to produce blue dyes, but also the first civilization to invent a word for the colour. In the early 18th century, an alchemist s accidental discovery of Prussian blue was later followed by the appearance of cobalt blue and ultramarine, which had a huge impact of the work of French artists. The origins of navy blue speak for themselves. Yet some African tribes still do not have a word for blue, and find it hard to distinguish between blue and green. Blue has in fact evolved to become the most complex of colours, its many different shades conveying trust, loyalty, authority, dignity, serenity, spirituality, but also coldness, depression ( singing the blues ), and masculinity ( blue for a boy ). While blue is rarely found in plant-life, our fondness for the colour is possibly explained by the way it lends itself so easily to fabrics. Cool crisp cotton and omnipresent denim, but also synthetic materials such as nylon, polyester, jersey or satin, and technical fabrics offering high resistance. Colours such as red or green do not always enhance a material with such complimentary effect. In the world of fashion, a dark blue suit is traditional business attire, whereas blue jeans are worn worldwide as trendy/casual wear. In between the two, one can opt for pretty dresses, smart shirts and ties in pale or sky blue, cobalt, indigo, turquoise, royal or navy blue, all of their nuances, as well as the latest trend, metallic blue. They all adapt perfectly to a wide range of styles, whether for sportswear, uniforms, work overalls, casual or formal wear, even haute couture Sports brands in particular have gradually extended their use of blue to other product lines, while also borrowing shades more typically seen in other types of clothing. In the world of yachting, blue surfs along on its wave of popularity. Nowadays you can select just the right hue on the Pantone colour chart to express your personality and add further refinement to your yacht. After due consideration, that special blue ideal for your crew uniform can be ordered by its Pantone reference number, or reproduced from a photo or picture of your choice. A challenge thus made easier, for there are indeed quite a few more than 50 shades of blue! And now s the time to give these nuances your full attention, as blue, which never goes out of fashion, is slated to be the N 1 colour for 2016!... Ask Dolphin Wear to find your shade of blue.

ON CHARTER 1ST PART POLO WINDSOR-YU COTTON STRETCH LEATHER BELT CASUAL / EVENING WEAR SHOES CLASSIC - CHATHAM BERMUDA FLAT FRONT SAN DIEGO-YU LIGHTWEIGHT COTTON OFF CHARTER LADIES SWEATER ELMORE

.. Project management is thus a recognized form of expertise in the field - more than that, a science!

Are you kidding? OK, let s back up. Yachting is all about esthetics, elegance, style, distinction, difference, right?

.. Crew elegance and stylishness will definitely be on the list, before flowers in fact!

When you start to talk about uniforms, the first reaction from captains or chief stewards is: A A TOUCH OF DISTINCTION The trusty and well-beloved polo shirt is being treated to a well-deserved

4 ON CHARTER 1ST PART POLO WINDSOR-YU COTTON STRETCH LEATHER BELT CASUAL / EVENING WEAR SHOES CLASSIC - CHATHAM BERMUDA FLAT FRONT SAN DIEGO-YU LIGHTWEIGHT COTTON OFF CHARTER LADIES SWEATER ELMORE CLIQUE 80% COTTON 20% POLYESTER in&outstory SWEATER DANVERS CLIQUE 80% COTTON 20% POLYESTER Project, The yachting industry is certainly used to managing projects, whether new builds, refits etc... Project management is thus a recognized form of expertise in the field - more than that, a science! Dealing with months, years, teams, companies, countries, always aiming to meet the highest level of owner requirements! So what about your project for uniforms? What? A project for uniforms? Are you kidding? OK, let s back up. Yachting is all about esthetics, elegance, style, distinction, difference, right? Any objective expert, including owners and guests asked to list the most important esthetic points, will say: the yacht (for sure!), its interior design, furniture, decoration and... flowers? Hmm... Crew elegance and stylishness will definitely be on the list, before flowers in fact! So when talking about one of the yacht s five most important esthetic criteria, we can, and indeed should, consider a uniform project to ensure high marks for this point. When you start to talk about uniforms, the first reaction from captains or chief stewards is: A A TOUCH OF DISTINCTION The trusty and well-beloved polo shirt is being treated to a well-deserved revamp. Chic but also original, a clever new detail subtly personalises this essential item of everyday wear. The outer collar trim called Revers and the Megève collar lining and button tab bear the company s name or logo, giving a discreet but very stylish effect. The client s logo or name is reproduced on the fabric by means of digital printing like that used on paper, thus ensuring a clear and extremely precise finish. The fabric is then laser-cut prior to assembly. An innovative design solution for a personalised and very eye-catching polo!... For more information, please contact Dolphin Wear info@ what project? With regards to the yacht and uniform company, what is the right approach? nightmare! Sizing, delivery times, colours, nonavailability, discontinued lines... What a wonderful world! Yet some succeed in making their crew elegant, in original or classic style, but always distinguished, dressing the entire crew easily, whatever its turnover, matching yacht colours perfectly, making their life easy with sizing etc... Do these captains or chief stewards find uniforms to be a wonderful world? I m not sure it exists, but they probably have a uniform project and manage it successfully! Uniforms or rather, a uniform project, has to be viewed from three different angles: delivery time, volume, and style. You can make all the combinations you want, you just need to know your constraints... and, of course, the owner s wishes! The equation is quite simple to solve when you think about it. If you need urgent delivery, and significant volume, you will have to find products in stock and compromise on style, using personalization with embroidery or printing to set it apart. If you require very small quantities and are not in any particular hurry, you can ask for handmade customization if you have the right partner. For normal delivery times and quantities, you can nowadays elaborate the style to more or less the limit of your imagination. But don t set limits on your imagination, let it run! Close your eyes and feel the touch of an Egyptian cotton, remember that timeless marinière worn by Greta Garbo in an old movie, imagine it with stripes just the right colour and width Guests will love it and, from a less romantic point of view, you will appreciate the ironing time you will save with a fragrant, hi-tech, fast-dry fabric. Sketch out the most comfortable and stylish fitting, and dress the entire (and happy) crew! The nightmare is slowly becoming a dream. The last topic you ever wanted to think about before the season becomes one of the yacht s most distinctive esthetic features... Time to wake up! Is it possible or not? For sure it is! Uniforms just need to be considered as the subject of a project, small but real, whatever the crew numbers or quantity of products. Step by step, you will also have to work on the fourth element in the equation, the price. But don t be too scared or cautious about that, prices have to be right, competitive, and fair. That s it, that s all! So taking as much time as you can, thinking more about style than sizes (the last point you will have to manage, but only at the end), expressing the spirit of the yacht, the owner s taste or preferences, organizing your approach as you would prepare a refit In short, by managing uniforms as a project, you will make it an integral part of your yachting assignment. Turning a nightmare into a dream, or let s say a normal and positive subject, then making the dream come true: simple, practical, comfortable and elegant. More than that: totally unique, just like your yacht... Patrick Gilliot pgilliot@ big fish aid Cogs4Cancer Sharing a love of cycling and a goal to join the fight against cancer, a group of bike-riders led by Adrian Long of Inter-Nett formed the charity Cogs4Cancer in % of the funds raised go to cancer-related charities in the UK and France. The first 5-day Ride from Antibes to Palma de Mallorca raised an unprecedented 114,000 for Cancer Research UK. The second, from Ancona to Antibes, in 2014, raised 285,560. Dolphin Wear is proud and happy to contribute to the C4C action! Barcelona-Antibes Ride, October 2015, with an invitation to participate in the fantastic last-stretch Tribute Day from La Ciotat to Antibes! Learn more about donations, sponsorship and participation opportunities on cogs4cancer.org or info@cogs4cancer.org next race barcelona-antibes ride, october 2015.

fresh & fizzy news AUTHENTIC PORT-OF-CALL IN VIAREGGIO While at the shipyard, treat yourself to local fish, seafood, pasta, pizzas, salads etc., all at reasonable prices, at Tito del Molo.

superyacht TOYS By Jean, Onboard Dept Manager - jean@ Using ducted fans to fly at more than 3,000 feet, the petrol-fuelled Martin Jetpack P12 is now targetting a sales launch in the second half of

5 fresh & fizzy news AUTHENTIC PORT-OF-CALL IN VIAREGGIO While at the shipyard, treat yourself to local fish, seafood, pasta, pizzas, salads etc., all at reasonable prices, at Tito del Molo. Covered terrace and tavern-style interior, dating back to Viale Regina Margherita, 1, Viareggio, Italy. Tel superyacht TOYS By Jean, Onboard Dept Manager - jean@ Using ducted fans to fly at more than 3,000 feet, the petrol-fuelled Martin Jetpack P12 is now targetting a sales launch in the second half of With protective bars around the pilot and a parachute system, the Jetpack attains 46 miles per hour and can fly for more than half-an-hour at a time. WINTER BREAK IN BALI GADGETS FOR GADGETS For only three discerning owners, Roland Iten s Calibre R822 Predator belt buckle comes in an ultra-limited edition in white and red gold with 387 diamonds. Quick strap changes, easy tightening and loosening adjustments, self-cleaning track wheels, and more. french riviera: A DAY ON THE BEACH At Anjuna Plage, a little paradise between Nice and Monaco with an exotic, festive atmosphere. Relax in the sun, then lunch or dine by candlelight on smoked salmon, St Jacques scallops, gambas, spaghetti with lobster Mid-April to end of September. Boat service. The exotic beach resort La Joya proposes a choice of 6 luxurious hotel rooms, 15 individual bungalows, and a sumptuous private villa sleeping up to 8. Lush gardens, pool, and the immaculate white sand of the Balangan beach 58 avenue de la Liberté, Èze Bord de Mer. Tel what s up dolphin? While up-dating its entire range making it even more modern and fitted, keep an eye out for Dolphin Wear s new dress, skirt, polo shirt and shorts, chic and stylish. These new items are designed for top-notch comfort and look really great! Dolphin Wear at Mys, pinmar & bonanza golfs Dolphin Wear is proud and happy to be sponsor of the Captains Hideout at the Monaco Yacht Show, likewise the Bonanza Golf in Antibes beginning of october and the Pinmar Golf in Mallorca mid October. Please feel free to pass by! Dolphin Wear special customer services Dolphin Wear s Onboard department is on the move throughout the Mediterranean coast, Italy and France, to meet its customers and provide direct services. Meanwhile, its Key Account department is growing, supplying two of the largest projects launched in Fresh fronts New shop frontages have been designed for Antibes and Palma, and another new project comes in the guise of a Dolphin Wear design for cars. DW Showrooms Dolphin Wear - Antibes 12 boulevard d Aguillon 600 Antibes - FRANCE Phone : info@ DW Departments Dolphin Wear - Palma de Mallorca Port Adriano/C25 - Urbanizacion El Toro 180 Calvia - Mallorca - SPAIN Phone : palma@ project@ Set up and mega yacht services onboard@ Onboard services in the Mediterranean dpi-design.fr Crédits photos : Dolphin Wear - Thinkstock New & up-dated range

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