Profiles & Interviews

Serge Lutens
The nose behind the scent
He is one of the preeminent perfumers in the world. After working for Shiseido, Lutens launched his own brand, recognized internationally as one of the most refined perfumes on the planet. He recently invented an Eau de Cologne for men that is odorless. Meanwhile, the man remains an enigma, the silent master of the art.
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Boyko Borisov
The colorful leader
The prime minister of Bulgaria cuts a colorful and sometimes vulgar figure. A black belt and former bodyguard to the Bulgarian king, Borisov is beloved for his no-nonsense manner and plain-speaking, an unusual approach in a country known for its underhanded politics and high-level corruption.
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Marco Travaglio
The charismatic muckracker
He is probably the most outspoken opponent of Silvio Berlusconi: an investigative journalist and host of a leading TV program, a bestselling author and the founder of the successful Il Fatto Quotidiano newspaper. But none of that captures Travaglio's charisma: His is a compelling story that highlights the nature of power and influence in Italy.
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