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MAMiMagazine KITHE BREWSTER have a job...I love arts. Since childhood, I love fashion. Fashion is part of me. Fashion is art. Fashion is freedom. I use fashion to portray the rich and diversifed culture. VERA JULIET But as you know, runways and modeling have a short ANYANgO on runways. So I started VFH (Vee Fashion House Ma- shelf life. At some age in life, you don’t fnd yourself ftting lindi). Vee Fashion House is locally based frm situated in Goddess Portrait: by, Mihaela Nicoleta Micula Malindi, along the Kenyan Coast...It has a local touch with an International outlook in the fashion industry. Since its inception, VFH has gained a reputation for high fashion design. It was punctuated with innovative debut of an hich is your story about fashion? updated ballet fat that is resonating today. It is dedicated to redefning the quality parameters in the capacity of the WVera is a simple girl, born and brought up in in the society and individuals, to appreciate and keep in touch Rift Valley, region of Kenya, precisely Kericho, in a very, very with the dynamism of the fashion trends. Alsoa to initiate humble background, ordinarily schooled. I started modeling a promising platform for the fashion industry on the coast in 2004 where I was a Miss World Kenya fnalist, Miss Malaika and East Africa. fnalist and Miss Lake Festival of Arts (Queen). And since then, I developed a unique need to express myself and things VFH ofers a wide range of mix edition items, niche fash- around me, using the knowledge and artistic talent I had. I ions, unique accessories and handmade jewelry, hand- used to design my own outfts for pageants and normal oc- bags and sandals. Outfts for women with sophisticated casions. Most people asked me where I did my clothes and fashion sense and each collection ofers diferent image, I replied: “I did!” So they would buy fabrics and asked me to in order to accommodate all types of personal style. VFH design something or similar to mine. It was fun and a source designs are functional obtainable and within reach one of of income as well since I had cleared high school and didn’t a kind from original African designs, for instance kangas MAMi Magazine 54

“I love to play around with fabric mix them gath- er them. But my favorite is kitenge, Masai shu- MAMiMagazine kas, chifon, silk, cotton, animal prints so long as its colorful and bright.” as materials batik, Maasai fabrics animals prints and bead- collection 2013. work. No, I couldn’t make it as I was engaged elswhere. But I will You are a Child of the Sun. Your fashion art was infuenced be shocashing a new collection at the sister show called by the fauna and fora from your country, Kenya? “Kilimanjaro Fashion Week” in Arusha, May 2014. Regard- ing the collection I am still working on, called the Matarta My source of inspiration comes from nature, natural collection…There is a story behind this collection which instincts and my surroundings from the dynamic and I will keep you updated during The Kilimanjaro Fashion versatile African beautiful heritage. In Kenya is globally Week. recognized through our Maasai culture like the rainbow full of colors from beads to prints. So yes, my fashion art is \What kind of materials do you prefer to use for your inspired by my culture. I appreciate creativity and quality. I creations? fnd styles for both work and pleasure. I love to play around with fabric mix them gather them. 3. In your vision, the new African identity has also the fn- But my favorite is kitenge, Masai shukas, chifon, silk, cot- gerprint of the culture and tradition of your people. ton, animal prints so long as its colorful and bright. The new or modern African has the fngerprints of the culture and traditions…like the animal prints which rep- Exotic as your dresses, your accessories are in the bright resents the animals in the wild found in the 7th wonder of colours of the rainbow. They are made by a local jewels the world (the Masai Mara). designer? 4. Please tell us about the beauty contests. I have participated in quite a number of peagents: 2004, No, I do my own jewelery as well with the help of my as- Miss World Kenya fnalist; in 2005, Miss Malaika fnalist; sistant who is comes from the Maasai tribe and knows her 2006, Miss Lake Festival of Arts where I was crowned frst way around beads,she taught me some of the beading queen-and local peagents like Miss Mombasa 2007. skills. I like to collect diferent types of beads from diferent cultures, including western. Then, I mix them up to give 5. Are you a model? them an African look with an International outlook. Yes, I am a part time model. Although it doesn’t pay much in Kenya, I do it for fun. Which are your recommendations for the spring 2014? Which was your contribution at the “Miss Africa USA” con- Africa, Kenyan Coast, beautiful sceneries, nature, culture… test in 2010 and 2011? It’s a scene most New Yorkers and the Americans would marvel at. Unlike the western or American trends inspired It was a great honor to be chosen to represent Kenya as a by celebrities that Americans wear, on the fashion cam- fashion designer. paign trail, this collection is not only memorable for the I created these dresses for some of the contestants of diverse culture, but for the striking colors, color clashing Miss Africa USA in 2010 who represented diferent African fabrics on display. Mixing up of fabrics, batik, kitenge, countristogo, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Kenya. The kikoy head wraps patchwork, beaded accessories. All this fabrics I mostly used were chifon, silk, satin and Masai with a modern touch, the result is Afro Fabulous: The Afri- shuka fabrics and one dress using vliscos fabric which is a can Rainbow Collection. kitenge. These are fabrics I love to play around with. As for the accessorries, its lots of beadwork. I love to work with Vee Fashion House - Essence of Cultural Elegance beads. Especially the Masai inspired beads which are very colorful You participated at the “Fashion Week Zanzibar”, fall-winter MAMi Magazine 55

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MAMiMagazine MAMiMagazine myMagazine POSTOJNA CAVE by Mihaela Nicoleta Micula Katja Dolenc Batagelj: Executive Manager for Marketing, Postojna Cave, Slovenia electric lighting was set up in the Kraushöhle cave in Austrian Postojna Cave is the best-known cave in the world. It is also Styria and even earlier, in 1881, in Luray Caverns, USA). The the greatest tourist attraction in Slovenia and one of the cave was illuminated by 12 arc lamps, each with the power world’s largest karst monuments. 21 km of passages, galleries of 1400 candles. Electricity was supplied by two generators and magnifcent halls ofer a unique experience of the under- powered by a steam engine. The electric installation system ground world. The Postojna cave is defnitely one of the most was modernised in 1901. A new engine house supplied power diverse cave systems in the world. to the cave as well as the whole town of Postojna. Today, clas- sic bulbs have been mostly replaced by halogen bulbs. An The entrance portions of the cave must have seen their frst electronic system makes sure only certain cave sections are lit visitors in the 13th century, but the largest part of its interior up at one time and the power lines are, like most lights in the was discovered on 14 April 1818 by the local cave lamplighter cave, discretely covered. Luka Čeč. During preparations for the Austrian emperor’s visit, he wandered of from the group of workers in charge of the The tour of the cave, which lasts approximately 90 minutes, will ceremonial decoration and illumination of the front part of the take you on a 5 km long journey through amazing passages cave with the Great Hall. Climbing a wall, he found a so far un- and incredibly diverse cave ‘landscape’. The visitors can see one known passage. When he returned, he cried out to his friends: part of a scenic underground maze from the train, and then “There’s a new world here, a paradise!” In 1819 Archduke Ferdi- enjoy the second part on foot and admire playful stalactite nand I visited the cave and became the frst ofcial visitor. This forms in no hurry. The most beautiful stalagmite in the Posto- gave rise to the tourism in Postojna and this date is considered jna cave is called the Brilliant. Looking at this marvellous, shiny the ofcial start of modern cave tourism although signatures white limestone formation, you simply must agree it is fully dated from the 13th century can be found in the cave. For 140 worthy of its name. years, the Postojna Cave, as the only cave in the world, ofers a unique and adventurous ride with a special train, which will Owing to its early discoveries, Postojna is regarded as the take you into the cave, under spectacular underground arches, cradle of the scientifc discipline of speleobiology, which sets which are embellished with chandellier look-alike stalactites, it apart as an undisputed world centre. The unusual looks of through a beautiful subterranean world full of playful lime- the olm have always sparked peoples imagination. At frst it stone sculptures. was believed that they were just baby dragons which the high tide brought to the surface. As a matter of fact, there might be A fantastic web of tunnels, passages, galleries and halls, the some truth to these old beliefs. Apart from the olm, there are astonishing diversity of Karst features as well as easy access many other animal species living in the Postojna cave. 99 spe- are certainly the main reasons for such popularity of the cave cies are permanent residents of the cave, but occasionally the and a large number of visitors, which has already reached 35 number of species rises up to 150. million in 200 years. Electric lighting, the frst in the province of Carniola, was temporarily arranged in 1883 during a visit from Emperor Franz Joseph. Three electric lights lit up the Great Hall. The next year, Postojna Cave became the third cave in the world to have permanent electric lighting (a year earlier MAMi Magazine 68

MAMiMagazine the fascinating world of Postojna Caves was connected with the world of fashion thanks to the noble blood ladies who passed there. Each one of them gave a unique sense to the words: style, elegance, beauty and grace. on May 5th 1897 King Kar- Princess Amrit Kaur In mid-October 1933, the cave was admired by Princess Rajkumari Amrit Kaur (1889-1964) from ol I of Romania Kapurthala State in the north of India. Renowned for her beauty, the princess Amrit Kaur was and Queen painted by an Italian artist. She was also an important fgure in the Indian history. For 16 years, she was of Ghandi’s secretary. The princess and its 6-meter long silk saree with a golden trim- elisabeth of ming attracted the attention of all people. While she could not stop marvelling over the beauty Romania vis- of the cave, she described it as one of the wonders of the world. On March 11th 1857 Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth visited Postojna Cave with ited Postojna a large retinue. It is said that for this visit the cave was illuminated by 16000 lights. The entire Cave. pathway had been restored and covered with white sand. Three sedan chairs had been made in prepration for this visit, so that the Empress and her ladies-in-waiting could be carried if they wished. The one for the Empress was covered in velvet, but she prefered to walk most of the way. aliu On May 5th 1897 King Karol I of Romania and Queen Elisabeth of Romania visited Postojna Cave. After enjoyed their visit to the cave they signed the Gedenk-Buch. In her entry in the book the Queen wrote »Unter der Erde hat Märchen noch ein Reich« (Fairy tales are still real – under- ground). MAMi Magazine 69

MAMiMagazine MAMiMagazine rincess Akishino of Japan capital Ljubljana, she also visited the Lipica Stud Farm, Bled Their Imperial Highnesses, the Prince and the Princess and Postojna Cave. PAkishino of Japan visited Postojna Cave. They were very impressed by the beauty and magnifcence What kind of events are usually organized for visitors? of the underworld. They admired the infnite nature work and they wondered how long did it take for tiny water droplets to The Postojna Cave provides a perfect setting for an unforgetta- build such a scenery. ble experience that all the people participating in it are bound to remember for years to come. The available capacities as When walking through the cave Her Imperial High- well as assistance in organizing the event are ofered. A lot of ness the Princess Akishino admired the limestone sculptures experience and knowledge is gained throughout many years and tried to imagine what they represent. Thanks to her imagi- of organizing events that attracted a lot of attention. nation the princess Akishino, to the great surprise of the hosts, said that the beautiful limestone formation behind the Brilliant The Postojna Cave Park is a possible venue for music and the- (symbol of Postojna Caves) looked like a pipe organ. And in atre performances or receptions for large numbers of people. fact, the sculpture is named A Pipe Organ. The hosts were It is often visited by participants of various kinds of meetings touched by such extreme sensitivity of the Princess Akishino. and congresses who all agree that this is the icing on the cake The Prince and the Princess Akishino visited also the Proteus of their experience of Slovenia and it beauties. Sometimes Cave with Vivarium where among many cave-dwelling animals these special events or corporate meetings continue with the they could see also the famous Proteus Anguinus, the largest exploration of less known sections of the cave through vari- cavernicole. Their Imperial Highnesses were amazed about ous kinds of cave adventures. A large number of very special the life in the eternal darkness. The Prince Akishino, holder of events have taken place in Postojna Cave in the past – numer- two doctorate degrees in biology, showed great interest in ous esteemed guests from all over the world have been hosted this unique Vivarium with live animals species adapted to the and all sorts of events have taken place or been held there: conditions inside the cave to such an extent that they are un- exhibitions, performances, installation artworks, concerts and able to survive outside of it. The Postojna Cave is the cradle of other events, such as the Miss Slovenia for Miss World 2011 a special branch of biology – speleobiology. This new science beauty contest and the Eurobasket 2013 draw. And last but not was born in the year 1831 when the Slendernecked Beetle least, a living nativity scene, which is seen by several thousand (Leptodirus hochenwarti) was discovered in the Postojna Cave. visitors every year, has been staged in the subterranean halls of The Postojna Cave is the largest show cave in Europe and def- Postojna Cave every year during Christmas time for a quarter nitely one of the most famous and diverse cave systems in the of a century. world. Its 21 km of passages, galleries and magnifcent halls ofer a unique experience of the underground world. When it comes to wedding receptions or other private celebra- tions the Postojna Cave Park and the Predjama Castle provide Princess Nori plenty of options for exchanging vows. Inside the green park of the Postojna Cave is where the romantic Modrijan Home- Princess Sayako, in Japan more commonly known as Princess stead is located. The architecture and landscaping of this more Nori, daughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, than 400-year old house is extremely appealing; and you will visited Slovenia as part of her tour of several European coun- be escorted into the wedding hall with a glass of champagne. tries between 8 and 11 October 2000. In addition to Slovenia’s One of undisputed advantages is the close proximity of the MAMi Magazine 70

MAMiMagazine MAMiMagazine outstanding Jamski Dvorec Mansion, located at the entrance into the Postojna Cave where an unforgettable wedding reception can be organized. on May 5th I am European editor of the Mami International Magazine of Fashion&Music Art. But I am 1897 King Kar- also the project manager and editor of the EuroSpeleo Magazine, a publication dedicated to the cavers all over the Europe. This year you organized an unique event in the history of ol I of Romania Postojna’s Cave, based on a diferent view about beauty. and Queen Shop windows of the department store Nama in Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana are an excellent elisabeth of spot for promotion of the greatest Slovene tourist attraction. Throughout the project, from the Romania vis- initial idea to the fnal realization, we pursued a common goal, i.e. to set up a shop window which will make passers-by stop to have a proper look at it and also take photos next to it. We ited Postojna therefore went ahead with project preparations with all the necessary attentiveness and respon- Cave. sibility towards Postojna Cave, a world-renowned natural monument. For this purpose, a large number of visual aids have been taken to Ljubljana, as well as many valuable exhibits, which attest to the 200 years of the history of the cave. In cooperation with the experienced staf of the department store we succeeded in creating a genuine underground atmosphere in the centre of Slovenia’s capital. We believe the shop windows have persuaded many a passer-by to visit the cave. The shop windows are at their most beautiful during the nighttime, when the light brings out the splendours, allure, mightiness and grandeur of stalagmites and stalactites. MAMi Magazine 71

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MAMiMagazine Please tell us about the collections exposed. It was an Euro- pean contribution at this exhibition? NAMA is the oldest department store in Ljubljana, situated in the very heart of the capital. Ever since 1946 Nama has been one of the sights of Ljubljana and the old town’s favorite shopping center thanks to its great location and friendly staf. NAMA ofers a variety of trendy, sporty and elegant brands, both Slovene and foreign. NAMA hosts the following Slovenian fashion designers: Nives Dančulovič (ND design), Urška and Tomaž Draž (Draž), Nataša Hrupič (Natasa Hrupic), Maja Štamol (Maja Štamol), E2RD and others. Among the brand names for him and her in NAMA you will fnd Pepe Jeans, Polzela, French Connection, Freesoul, Smash, Street One, Desigual, Skunfunk etc In the man`s department you can try out also Baulmer, Esprit Collection, Guess by Marciano, lloyd, Olimp, Sens and others (mind the character – boxes)!!! Are you open to organize fashion parades in Postojna Cave? The rules of use are very specifc and clear in determining what activities and events are allowed or not allowed inside Posto- jna Cave, and also which a special permit needs to be obtained for. Fashion shows are in principle not to take place in the cave. The key criterion for issuing permits for organization and stag- ing of uncommon events is whether they serve the purposes of informing the general public about the value of nature and whether they aid in providing more in-depth knowledge about the cave, the Karst and cave-dwelling animals. Any event of this kind thus needs to be in connection with the cave as a natural phenomenon or mark a historic event or some sort of a cave jubilee. Understandably, every event has to be held in a I would like to thank to Mrs. Katja Dolenc Batagelj for her coop- way that does not burden the natural environment. Events of eration during the interview and for the information and pho- this kind otherwise take place at the Jamski Dvorec Mansion, tos that she kindly ofered me. Also for the special introduction which is located right at the entrance to the cave and has in that she made to our readers into the fascinating world of the past hosted a number of such events. Postojna Cave. And not at least, all those who have contributed to make this interview. MAMi Magazine 74

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MAMiMagazine TERAE DeWITT: BEAUTIFUL Being in Atlanta you will fnd talented and creative hair care and trend setting hair styles. Plus she ac- people. Not all of them will stand out. However commodates her client’s lashes, brow services, and Terae DeWitt has become one to be recognized for makeup applications. her talents in the beauty industry. Although she be- gan her journey as a nail technician, she soon there- “Not every client likes to feel made up. Sometimes after found a passion for hair. Today she is known they want their natural beauty to be the exuding for her hair and makeup application. One may even canvas of the day. For those clients I may suggest consider her a triple threat in the beauty game. a lash application with Maybelline’s The Colossal Mascara and Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Living in Atlanta, Terae has had the privilege to work Tars. This combination, along with translucent pow- with some very talented people. As a freelance art- der to keep down your skins natural shine, will add ist, she is sought after for her creative styling. She just enough color for the natural feel and look. has had an opportunity to work with commercial advertisements, flm, and television networks. Her Working in the beauty feld is a platform and a way latest work has been shown on Season 2 Love and of life for Terae DeWitt. ”It is very rewarding to have Hip Hop Atlanta. a position of encouraging women. Having the abil- ity to transform a person is not only a career craft, it Terae is also the proud owner of Salon DeWitt where is truly a blessing. It’s like my gift.” she is really in the business of taking care of her cli- ent’s hair. “One of my favorite conditioners is The For more updates follow Terae at www.facebook. Multiplex Conditioner by Infuence. It adds much com/salondewitt needed moisture back into the hair.” It is in Salon www.twitter.com/teraedewitt DeWitt that she gives each client a personalized www.instagram.com/teraedewitt salon experience with highly noted quality services. www.teraedewitt.com She provides her clients with the best in healthy www.salondewitt.com MAMi Magazine 76

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MAMiMagazine MAMiMagazine KUSHINDA LITTLE A Prelude to Chasing the Devil Appreciative A Creative Director, whose work philosophy revolves around the notion of tHe eLeVAtIon oF StYLe, she tailors to Atlanta in 1998 and began to take private classes with a an aesthetic for her subjects that is beftting to their per- Russian couturier named nina Gleyzer. With each class nina sonalities. the result is an image that is more authentic and saw that Kushinda had a lot of potential and drive and be- easily received by the public. Whether it’s one of her celeb- came nina’s apprentice. She worked under nina for 5 years rity clients or an elaborate editorial, the task of creating an and learned in depth about fabrication, construction, and honest and original image is no easy feat, but Kushinda has pattern making. Kushinda moved to Brooklyn, new York. skillfully mastered what many can’t even fathom. Her life And has worked with various media networks such as Fuse, begins in Denver, Colorado where she born in 1980. At age 3 Lifetime, Walmart, Le Fueng Branding, Salvatore Farragamo, I lived in Germany where she spent some of her childhood, J Crew, Banana Republic and oxygen as a Creative Director then to Sacramento, California. Qoute “Sacramento is a very and have lent my talents to editorial clients such as Flaunt, easy and relaxed place; it’s all about individualism there. So Vibe, ID, esquire, Metro Pop, Men’s Health and GQ to name a I was able to really grow up and be myself without any judg- few. ment” While attending high school in the bay area Kushinda Her recent endeavor is the creation of my swimwear line; began to work at a clothing store. And one time the music Yummy Honey Swim. this was spearheaded once she real- group 112 came into the store and she put together looks ized the market for swimwear for the average size women, for a show they were having that night. Quote “At the time I who are youthful and sophisticated, is underserved. didn’t even realize it, but I was styling and around that same Quote “ My designs not only are innovative including such time I realized I wanted to be a designer.” She ended moving additions as detachable hoods, reversible limited run of MAMi Magazine 82

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MAMiMagazine MAMiMagazine WATCH THE THRONE cGuire Furniture has collabo- one of A Kind Works: McGuire/John Betten rated with artist Jordan Betten Mof Lost Art to create a one of a kind works of art. Taking fve of McGuire’s The Lost Art collection includes clothing, The Target Dining Chair, designed accessories, motorcycles, instruments most iconic chairs, he re- envisioned and guitar cases. Collectors include 2in 1984 by Elinor McGuire has been a best seller for over 30 years. Betten them with a rock and roll vibe – as he Lenny Kravitz, Steven Tyler, Sean Lennon, re-interpreted with a brown calfskin hide does for his fashion clients. They will Sheryl Crow and many others. Betten’s on the seat and frame. Leather cross- be on display at McGuire San Francisco collection can be viewed at the Lost Art stitching adds an additional element of for the month of February and Baker gallery in West Chelsea, Manhattan, and handcraftsmanship, as does the intri- Knapp & Tubbs’ Los Angeles showroom his murals are easily recognizable on cately hand-braided leather fringe that walls around the world. http://lostartnyc. in March. com hangs dramatically from the back of the frame. ince 1948, McGuire has been internationally known for creating “Knowing that McGuire The Laura Kirar Dining Arm Chair, Stimeless furniture of natural mate- continues to produce hand- 3already one of the most dramatic rials. Each piece of furniture is crafted by crafted furniture was the pieces of McGuire’s collection, became trained artisans who bend, weave and best reason to collaborate. even more of a statement in the artis- form every chair, table or accessory by our company’s aesthetics tic hands of Betten. Playing of of the pop-art inspired pattern of rattan circles, hand. Says McGuire President Kendra may be very diferent, but Betten doubled the afect, tying in ad- Reichenau, “Jordan’s work is incredibly our shared sensibilities of ditional brass rings in the back and arms creative, and he has envisioned some of paying attention to detail of the chair. The python skin wraps the our classic chairs in an entirely new way. and the respect for the ma- entire frame, as though it were constrict- He uses only the fnest materials and fne terials created an organic ing the rattan beneath. tuned hand-craftsmanship – two quali- connection,” says Betten Crystals and feathers adorn the ties we very much admire.” 4newly-fashioned Barbara Barry Script ordan Betten is a New York City The Butterfy Chair, originally de- Side Chair. Reminiscent of a dream based artist and the founder of Lost 1signed by Edward Tuttle, has been a catcher, Betten uses the negative space JArt. Lost Art, a luxury leather brand, McGuire icon for nearly 40 years. Just as within the calligraphic back to incor- much a work of art as it is functional; the began in 1997 with the creation of a bag Butterfy chair takes on a new personal- porate more detail. Hand-tied feathers called “The Road”. Since the beginning ity. Betten imposed his own rock-star frame the outside of the chair, adding a of Lost Art, all pieces have been made interpretation with the use of a cobra note of whimsical charm. Betten’s work entirely by hand, in the tradition of the skin seat, arms and back laced with often depicts a sense of gathering or fnest craftsmanship and attention to leather fringe. As in his fgural art, Betten connectedness, physically manifested detail. followed the existing curves of the back here via tightly woven leather bands that and arms to create a sense of movement Algie deWitt around the frame. create one large network of details. Marketing&Advertising Expert MAMi Magazine 90

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the 6 Series Gran Coupe is the best-looking vehicle to wear the BMW roundel since some stylistic MAMiMagazine genius decided to slap a pair of Angel Eyes on a titanium grey, E39 5 Series (though you’re obvi- ously welcome to argue the point). The M treatment only improves the Gran Coupe’s looks, with massive, gaping front air intakes forming a menacing smile. Even in Sakhir Orange, which is far from the most fattering color on the palette, this is a car with presence. The meaty wheel arches up front and wide haunches of the back add to this aggressive look, while traditional M cues, like the carbon-fber roof, quad-tipped exhausts and not-so-subtle side grilles further diferentiate the M6 from lesser Gran Coupes. 2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe With a starting price of $115,000, it should come as no surprise that the cabin of the M6 Gran Coupe is a nice place to spend time. Our tester was outftted with the $3,500 Merino leather op- tion, which wraps the dash in the same sumptuous hides that cover the M sport seats. The head- liner is a mix of leather and Alcantara suede, with a thick strip of hide bisecting the roof of the M6 Gran Coupe. It’s a simple touch, but the coachbuilt feel is the kind of thing that adds specialness to a car. Carbon fber replaces wood, and is essentially everywhere that isn’t covered in cow. The M treatment only improves the Gran Coupe’s looks. Being a BMW M car, the cabin shouldn’t just be a great thing to look at, it should be an excellent driving environment, as well. While the M6 Gran Coupe is no exception to this rule, it doesn’t pass with fying colors. The low, coupe-like roofine makes this car genuinely difcult to get in and out of. Even with the driver’s seat at its lowest level, I bumped my head occasionally, while lady pas- sengers in dresses were warned beforehand to be conscious getting out of the orange M, lest they pull a Britney. Once hunkered into the low, snug cabin, though, things come together well. If the last M car you drove was the outgoing M3, this steering wheel’s large diam- eter and long, thin spokes will seem a world apart from that sled’s tiller. It feels fne to the touch, while placement of the right-sized paddles makes working the dual- clutch transmission a literal and fgurative snap (really, tugging a paddle elicits a lovely, mechanical click). The seats are snug, and offer the generous range of ad- justments expected at this price point. Sight lines were an issue in the M6, though, as the small rear window of the Gran Coupe body and that long hood force drivers to rely on the car’s three cameras and fore- and aft-mounted parking sensors. It’s a rather large car, and unless you want to go all Batman Begins and adjust your seat for different driving situations, it’s tough to maneuver in tight confnes. 2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe The beating heart of this adventurous coupe-like sedan is BMW’s 4.4-liter, twin-tur- bocharged V8. This is an engine that’s grown on us, despite lacking the charisma of the 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 from Mercedes-Benz (more on that in a minute). The 4.4 comes to the party with 552 horsepower and 502 pound-feet of torque, all of which is available from 1,500 to 5,750 rpm. With that kind of thrust, it’s only natural that a quick-shifting, dual-clutch transmission with seven gears dispatches power to the M6 Gran Coupe’s rear tires. When used to full effect, the M6 GC can scamper to 60 miles per hour in a manufacturer-estimated 4.1 seconds (it feels quite a bit quicker than that), and on to a limited top speed of 155 mph. MAMi Magazine 99

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