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up and coming
“True luxury is something
that is created with
traditional “savoir-faire”
and passion. It cannot
be replicated in large
quantities. In essence, it
cannot be acquired in large
quantities or by just anyone,
not even if they have the
means to do so.”
- Stephan Michel
Photo by: Vincent Chen and Tasha Darsono
Stephane Michel
Stephane Michel was born in México but as a A scholar in international relations and Best known as an international business and
Franco-Mexican child of the diplomatic corps international business, Michel initially started public affairs consultant, who advises clients
he was a globetrotter since birth. He followed his working career in the field of international worldwide through MIDERA, the firm he
his father, Ambassador Enrique Michel, around public affairs, and later ventured into the world founded over a decade ago, Michel has also
the world; a greater part of his formative years of international business as an entrepreneur. ventured into other businesses – mainly in the
was spent in the Asia-Pacific region, which he field of luxury goods.
considers his second home.
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