Alexander Agafiev

Editor of Features

Alexander Agafiev is a features editor on The Monegasque™ editorial team, covering high-profile difference-makers among Monaco residents. He is a former senior contributor to Forbes Monaco and is currently studying Business Management at the International University of Monaco.

CAPITAL

Monaco’s Gateway To The Gulf

DUBAI’S POPULATION has grown from 3.3 million in 2020 to over 3.7 million today. By 2030, projections point toward five million. For the investors who got there early, the arithmetic has been generous. For those arriving now, the question is no longer whether Dubai works, it is whet...

By Alexander Agafiev

SALONS

Above The Circuit: Monte Carlo Race Club’s Unforgettable Grand Prix Weekend

The 2026 Monaco Grand Prix weekend once again transformed the Principality into the centre of the sporting and social world, and among the most sought-after destinations was the Monte Carlo Race Club in collaboration with BND Events. Across its signature venues - the Rose de France Rooftop and the P...

By Alexander Agafiev

SPORTING LIFE

Home-Grown Grit

IN THE HIGH-STAKES THEATER of European show jumping, where the margin between a clear round and a shattered dream is measured in millimeters, there is a certain kind of silence that precedes a champion. It isn’t the absence of noise, but the presence of poise. For those watching th...

By Alexander Agafiev

CAPITAL

The Journey Is The Destination

THE FASTEST BUSINESS JET in the world has taken off, and it's proving that the journey is just as exciting as the destination. Channeling more than eight decades of craftsmanship and expertise, the Montreal-based manufacturer Bombardier has tailored its latest offering to the most...

By Alexander Agafiev

CAPITAL

The Necklace

JATUAL PARIS was founded with a clear vision: to craft a new language of luxury for women who embody both tradition and transformation. At the heart of this vision lies the Grand Royal Collection—a curated ensemble of twelve singular, one-of-a kind high jewelry necklaces, each inspi...

By Alexander Agafiev

JOURNEYS

Aliée Istanbul And Reimagining Heritage Spaces

Along the storied banks of the Golden Horn, where Byzantine shipyards once bustled and Ottoman merchants traded, a new chapter of urban life has quietly opened. Aliée Istanbul, part of the city’s larger Tersane redevelopment, is less a conventional hotel than an experiment in how historical spaces c...

By Alexander Agafiev

CAPITAL

The Dubai Voice: A New Chapter In Global Journalism

In an ambitious expansion that underscores the growing convergence of global luxury media, MC Media & Publishing—headquartered in Monaco—has launched The Dubai Voice™, a new editorial platform focused on the pulse of one of the world’s most dynamic cities. Kn...

By Alexander Agafiev

JOURNEYS

A Quiet Star Ascends In Klosters: Hotel Vereina

KLOSTERS, Switzerland — Tucked beneath the jagged embrace of the Swiss Alps, where snow clings to rooftops and the air hums with alpine stillness, Klosters has long been a refuge for those who prefer their luxury discreet. Now, this unassuming village has a new claim to fame: Hotel...

By Alexander Agafiev

MONACO

The Self- Sufficient Drink

MONACO HAS a new gastronomic ambassador – the exquisite and elegant Monte Carlo vermouth. The heart of its unique composition is rose petals gathered from the Monaco Rose Garden, which contains over 350 varieties of roses, including some of the world’s rarest species, and their frag...

By Alexander Agafiev

SIGNALS

Rodomontade

Monte Carlo, Monaco —In a world where excess is the norm and luxury often comes swathed in the familiar hues of tradition, one new publication has emerged, boldly defying expectations. Rodomontade, a fresh high-fashion and art magazine, made its debut at an event so glittering and audacious...

By Alexander Agafiev

SIGNALS

A Green Affair: Helga Piaget’s Flowers4Art

Monte-Carlo’s Hôtel Métropole played host to a dazzling crowd this past weekend as the inaugural Flowers4Art took root, a three-day event curated by Helga Piaget, the passionate founder of the Monegasque association Passion Sea. The initiative, aimed at promoting sustainabi...

By Alexander Agafiev

Culture

Harmonizing Human Ingenuity And Technological Advancement

In an epoch marked by the ascendance of artificial intelligence (AI) within creative spheres, profound inquiries regarding the future trajectory of human creativity, notably within the domain of music composition, have emerged as paramount. The conundrum facing contemporary composers is whether they...

By Alexander Agafiev

Culture

"The Y-Cons" Youssef Sy.

In the Principality of Monaco, where elegance meets the eternal, Youssef Sy - founder of The Y-Cons - stands as a beacon of contemporary fashion. Born in France in 1982, Sy arrived in Monaco over a decade ago, bringing with him a vision that has transformed bespoke tailoring into a celebrated luxu...

By Alexander Agafiev

Arts

“The Y-Cons” The Artist's Voice

Youssef Sy, born in France in 1982, found his spark in the pages of comic books. As a boy, he loved their brave heroes, drawing them with a pencil that felt like magic. Then he discovered Japanese manga, with its beautiful lines and deep stories, and his passion grew stronger. These drawings weren...

By Alexander Agafiev

Culture

Marcos Marin Op's Art Monuments

In the Principality of Monaco, a domain distinguished by its grace and grandeur, Marcos Marin emerges as a paragon of artistic ingenuity. Born in São Paulo, Brazil, and a resident of Monaco since 2008, this optical artist of international acclaim unveiled his "State of Grace" exhibition in 2024. Pre...

By Alexander Agafiev

MONACO

Unveiling A New Chapter In High Society Chronicles

AMIDST the glitz and glamour that is synonymous with Monaco, an exciting development is brewing. The much-anticipated inaugural issue of The Monegasque™ magazine is poised to grace the high society scene with its launch at an exclusive, invitation-only event at the Prince’s Car Coll...

By Alexander Agafiev