December 2015
Patrick Madendjianis doing it his own way
The marketing manager at Moët Hennessy has fallen in love with Cape Town
ordinary experience into a special occasion,” Madendjian says. “The key to enjoying a special product is to do it your own way.” A good cognac can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks or with a dash of water, he says – “Any way as long as it is your way and you savour it.”
MADENDJIAN WEARS
Emporio Armani suit bought in Paris. “When I wear this suit, I feel like it’s my second skin, and I’m very comfortable. It’s what I feel good in.” To elevate the outfit, gentleman’s accessories include the Dior tie, a pocket square “a gift from my wife, she bought somewhere in France, I’m sure”, a Tag Heuer Formula 1 watch and, lastly, Dom Perignon cufflinks: “The shape of the DP shield is
classical.”
shoes.” The shirt, also from Paris: “I have a tailor who makes all of my shirts in the 6th arrondissement on Rue de Conde.”
MADENDJIAN RECOMMENDS
Motto? Carpe Diem, seizing moments and striking a balance in my life and making the most of it. Drink? Hennessy XO on the rocks anytime, and Dom Perignon for celebrations because it is like drinking stars. Holiday? We always go to France and Lebanon to visit friends and family, and part of the trip I will go away with my wife somewhere we haven’t been to. Last year we did Turkey but my ultimate destination is French Polynesia. Bora Bora is where we honey-mooned. Everyone needs to go there in their lifetime.