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International exhibition of exclusive goods and services
TOP LINE 2012

TOP LINE 2012, an unforgettable show which became an integral part of preparation for celebration of the New Year and Christmas, was held December 13 through 15 in Crocus Expo IEC.

80 companies of luxury segment from Russia, Germany, Italy, Cyprus, the United Arab Emirates, the USA, Turkey and France comprised the exposition.

Full variety of luxury industry were presented to the attention of the visitors: diamonds of unprecedented sizes, refined products from fur, first rank yachts and cars, elite wines and cigars, the latest collections of exclusive watch brands, paintings, antiques, furniture and interior decoration, unique offers on elite real estate and individual bank and insurance services.

The chosen masterpieces of great Russian painters of the XIX-XX centuries, V. Polenov, I. Ayvazovsky and I. Levitan became the highlight of the exposition. The masterpieces were presented by April Art Bureau gallery. The visitors literally couldn't come off magnificent canvases, and S. Kolesnikov's work, who had been one of the best I.E. Repin’s pupils, The Turkmen Motive. Horseback Riders became the special subject for admiration.

One more appeal of the exhibition – magnificent masterpieces made by Moscow jeweler Ludmila Kopyrina: interior articles made from precious stones, worthy palace and museum halls, and also jeweler works of high degree of complexity with large brilliants, color stones and the most rare sea pearls.

The visitors were captivated by masterly executed articles made by jeweler Igor Orlov, whose works present synthesis of modern author's art outlook and the best traditions of the Russian classical jeweler art.

Magnificent pieces of highly artistic Meissen porcelain were presented by Monem Porcelain Empire. The secret of charm of these unique products is behind the ability to express the idea of luxury of every era, keeping thus the unique style.

Magnificent Persian carpets from famous Shiraz company caused collectors’ admiration and delight of people possessing exquisite taste.

The Curations Limited company presented the furniture of classical forms inspired by French, Belgian and Dutch pieces of furniture of the XVI-XIX centuries. Curations Limited style can be designated conditionally as vintage in the modern eco-friendly execution which is brightly stands out against modern brands background.

Unique tile furnaces, fireplaces, handmade interior articles and ceramic tiles created in accordance with ancient samples from the Izrazets company caused genuine interest at the audience.

TOP LINE 2012 guests could not only appreciate at true value unique features of the magnificent Rolls-Royce model, but also reserve individual test drive and even purchase the best in the world car under very attractive conditions.

TOPCAR and Mansory stands demonstrated tremendous opportunities for individual tuning of luxury class cars. Motorists couldn't pass by unique tuning which caused desire to make your car inimitable.

Equestrian colourful performance of various horse breeds will be held daily at the TOP LINE 2012 exhibition. Colourful performance of the biggest and the most tiny horses in the world – two-meter giants shires and graceful AMNA, and also magnificent friesians and mysterious tinkers will be held on manage.  Show organizers: KSK Verona – the largest horse breeding and riding centre in Russia which is engaged in breeding of Welsh ponies, appaloosa and miniature appaloosa horses, PF Kartsevo – a breeding stud farm, specializing on breeding of Hanoverian, Golshtinsky, Dutch Royal Warmblood (KWPN) and friesian breeds and ChH Morev Grad.

Fashion shows from Vera Cherepova and Elena Potapova were presented with big success. Characteristic features of Vera Cherepova’s creativity is a combination of handwork and the latest technologies. Her fur collection differs extraordinary by luxury, elegance and originality. Style of Elena Potapova’s works is characterized by refinement, special approach to selection of colors and original technique in applying of various cloths.

Connoisseurs of legendary French chanson had an opportunity to enjoy Elen Rassa and Pop Jazz performances December 13 and 14. Elen Rassa is famous for her velvet and light alto who is often called "Louis Armstrong in a skirt" and "a white woman singing like blacks". In Elen’s repertoire: French chanson, retro of the 20th, 30th, 40th years, ancient, modern and Gipsy romances, songs from movies and American jazz. The singer is also the author of many songs.

Marvelous beauty of the Cultural fund World Dolls made by the leading artists of the world, Olga Shudibil's textile dolls, Olga Powell's porcelain dolls and wonderful toys from Doll House Boutigue, found their admirers at the TOP LINE 2012 exhibition.

Glastel company brought to the trade fair delightful pictures made from art glass according to a special technology. These are more than usual stained-glass windows or mosaic but something very special! One is under impression that under the brush of the artist the melted glass turned into landscapes, portraits and still life.

Billiard tables from Billiard.ru impressed the visitors not only by wealth and beauty of finishing, but also by design – a genuine work of engineering art.

The IV Awarding Ceremony of the Chic! Splendour! Beauty! award took place December 13. Bright show business stars became the nominees of the ceremony. Gala concert with participation of popular show ballet dancers and variety performers were held within the frames of the ceremony.

Chic! Shine! Beauty! prizes are awarded not for special professional achievements but for original and non-standard manifestations in behavior or appearance. This year celebrities were awarded in the following nominees: The Passionate Woman Dream of a Poet, Children Won't Forget You, Don't Tell me What to Do!, The Person Worn out by Narzan and etc.

Samir Kuliev, a showman and GJ, and Elena Kuletskaya, a fashion model and TV presenter, were invited to present the ceremony.

The winners of the annual award are:

• Oksana Fedorova –Children Will Not Forget You nomination;
• Alice Krylova – Wonderful! Wonderful! nomination;
• Maria Butyrskaya – Proletarian of Sports Work nomination;
• Inna Ginkevich – The Most Gentle and Surprising nomination;
• Vladimir Levkin – I Honour Show Business Laws nomination;
• Roman Smirnov –Fashion is my Passion; nomination
• Lesya Yaroslavskaya – Don't Tell me What to Do nomination;
• Alla Dovlatova –Oh! Oh! Cool nomination.

An hours-long zero-risk auction 12 Chairs was held on the central podium of the TOP LINE  exposition. Valuable presents were hidden in each piece of furniture: jewelry, tourist vouchers, club cards to SPA centers and beauty salons, real property certificate, a collection Rolls-Royce car model and many other things.

Everyone can be lucky! All funds raised within 12 Chairs auction were donated to Oksana Fedorova's children's charity foundation Hurry to Create Wonders!

The VIII Awarding ceremony for the best brands in beauty&health segment (fitness centres, beauty salons, SPA salons and plastic surgery clinics) Grace and a concert were held on the second day of the trade fair December 14.

The award of the same name founded in 2005, is today one of the most prestigious awards in beauty&health sphere. It is a grandiose and large-scale event, and the cherished statuette awarded to the winners became a symbol of universal recognition of the statuette holders.

Grace award, being not only a professional, but also a high life event, every year attracts a great number of star participants and the audience. One can see eminent doctors making elite of esthetic medicine, and representatives of show business and film industry, well-known athletes, eminent persons of policy, culture and art, known writers and journalists among the guests of the ceremony. Prestigious competition gets wide press coverage at specialized and public mass media.

The bright unforgettable program of the night included performance of Anastasia Obertayeva’s Electro Light Show project, and also stars of the Russian variety: Svetlana Svetikova singer, Vasiliev Groove drummers, D-bosh, Love stories, 23:45, DEMO and many others.

Famous TV and radio presenters Alexey Eybozhenko and Konstantin Tsivilyov and other well-known media persons were the guests of the ceremony.

Fur Magic show by a recognized master in the field of fur design Marina Sultasheva who showed magnificent fur coats made from broadtail, sable, martens and mink took place within the frames of the ceremony. A magnificent variety of models and combination of various textures fur became a genuine fiesta for true judges of fur products!

SHANS children's model vocal studio performed at the TOP LINE 2012 exhibition December 15. The young performers annually take prizes at Junior Eurovision Song Contest, Delphic Games and New Wave, Open Europe and Hope of Europe festivals and contests.

Live polyphonic performance of young professional vocalists of SHANS studio, bright costumes, many-sided repertoire provided New Year's mood and unforgettable impressions to the guests of TOP LINE 2012 having created at the exhibition the atmosphere of a genuine festival!

The Crocus owned project once again became the center of gravity with the atmosphere of coming holidays and the mood to choose and make exclusive gifts!

Press Service Crocus Expo IEC