Looks were either dotted around the glass cases of endangered and extinct species or were worn by groups of male models, composing a series of tableau vivants.

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Brace yourselves bon vivants of the wine world, for a veritable holy grail of your venerated drink has been snapped up by an U.S. aficionado who wishes to remain, well, nameless.

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It is at that point, said Sargeant, the genuine bon vivants are likely to continue partying, heading to beach clubs to the city's north and south for a swim and another drink on a sun lounger.

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