{"id":172,"date":"2021-04-19T13:49:28","date_gmt":"2021-04-19T13:49:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.artureanec.com\/themes\/technum\/?page_id=172"},"modified":"2026-09-02T08:28:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T08:28:10","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gkmilan.com\/gkmilan\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"172\" class=\"elementor elementor-172\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7a5af70 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7a5af70\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-90a1c14\" data-id=\"90a1c14\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afd263e elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"afd263e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t <style>\r\n     h2.card-title {\r\n    color: #f2ecdd;\r\n}\r\n <\/style>\r\n  <section class=\"timeline-section\">\r\n    \r\n    <!-- Section Header -->\r\n    <header class=\"timeline-header\">\r\n      <span class=\"tagline\">Maison GK Milan<\/span>\r\n      <h1>700 Years of Invincibility<\/h1>\r\n      <p>From the iron forges of the Visconti Dynasty to modern nanotechnology protecting world leaders, discover the evolution of couture armor.<\/p>\r\n    <\/header>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Interactive Track -->\r\n    <div class=\"timeline-track-wrapper\">\r\n      <div class=\"timeline-line\"><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"timeline-progress\" id=\"timelineProgress\"><\/div>\r\n      \r\n      <div class=\"timeline-nodes\">\r\n        <button class=\"node-btn is-active\" data-index=\"0\" aria-label=\"Era 1277\">\r\n          <span class=\"node-year\">1277<\/span>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n        <button class=\"node-btn\" data-index=\"1\" aria-label=\"Era 1395\">\r\n          <span class=\"node-year\">1395<\/span>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n        <button class=\"node-btn\" data-index=\"2\" aria-label=\"Era 1888\">\r\n          <span class=\"node-year\">1888<\/span>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n        <button class=\"node-btn\" data-index=\"3\" aria-label=\"Era 1972\">\r\n          <span class=\"node-year\">1972<\/span>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n        <button class=\"node-btn\" data-index=\"4\" aria-label=\"Era 2026\">\r\n          <span class=\"node-year\">2026<\/span>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Story Cards Container -->\r\n    <div class=\"story-card-container\">\r\n\r\n      <!-- Era 1 -->\r\n      <article class=\"story-card is-active\" data-index=\"0\">\r\n        <div class=\"card-media\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1599643478518-a784e5dc4c8f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&q=80\" alt=\"Visconti Steel Armor\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n          <div class=\"card-era\">1277 \u2014 The Forge of Milan<\/div>\r\n          <h2 class=\"card-title\">The Visconti Oath<\/h2>\r\n          <p class=\"card-text\">\r\n            Under the emblem of the Visconti Dynasty, master armorers in Milan forged hand-hammered steel harnesses for European royalty. Angled so precisely that sword points slid harmlessly into dust, Milanese steel became the gold standard of defense.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"card-quote\">\r\n            \"To rule, one must survive. To lead, one must be invincible.\"\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"tech-specs\">\r\n            <div class=\"spec-item\">\r\n              <div class=\"spec-label\">Primary Material<\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"spec-val\">Mirror-Polished Steel<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"spec-item\">\r\n              <div class=\"spec-label\">Protection Level<\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"spec-val\">Broadswords &amp; Crossbows<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Era 2 -->\r\n      <article class=\"story-card\" data-index=\"1\">\r\n        <div class=\"card-media\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1535632066927-ab7c9ab60908?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&q=80\" alt=\"Plate Armor at Agincourt\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n          <div class=\"card-era\">1395 \u2014 The Ducal Empire<\/div>\r\n          <h2 class=\"card-title\">The Impervious Guard<\/h2>\r\n          <p class=\"card-text\">\r\n            As Gian Galeazzo Visconti united Lombardy, GK Milan armorers crafted full-plate suits for knights across Agincourt and Vienna. The armor was so renowned that kings rode into battle knowing their hearts remained unbroken.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"card-quote\">\r\n            \"A knight wearing Milanese steel carried no shield\u2014he was the shield.\"\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"tech-specs\">\r\n            <div class=\"spec-item\">\r\n              <div class=\"spec-label\">Artisanship<\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"spec-val\">Fluted Heat-Treated Iron<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"spec-item\">\r\n              <div class=\"spec-label\">Patronage<\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"spec-val\">Dukes &amp; Monarchs of Europe<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Era 3 -->\r\n      <article class=\"story-card\" data-index=\"2\">\r\n        <div class=\"card-media\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1515562141207-7a88fb7ce338?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&q=80\" alt=\"Silk Mail Coat\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n          <div class=\"card-era\">1888 \u2014 The Great Transmutation<\/div>\r\n          <h2 class=\"card-title\">From Steel to Silk<\/h2>\r\n          <p class=\"card-text\">\r\n            As battles moved into ballroom corridors, GK Milan retired heavy anvils to embrace the loom. Master smiths engineered microscopic steel-ring mail hidden invisibly beneath velvet vests and silk-lined overcoats for emperors and statesmen.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"card-quote\">\r\n            \"Saving dynasties without disturbing the drape of a single lapel.\"\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"tech-specs\">\r\n            <div class=\"spec-item\">\r\n              <div class=\"spec-label\">Innovation<\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"spec-val\">Covert Micro-Ring Mail<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"spec-item\">\r\n              <div class=\"spec-label\">Discretion<\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"spec-val\">Stiletto &amp; Pistol Deflection<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Era 4 -->\r\n      <article class=\"story-card\" data-index=\"3\">\r\n        <div class=\"card-media\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1605100804763-247f67b3557e?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&q=80\" alt=\"Bespoke Armor Outerwear\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n          <div class=\"card-era\">1972 \u2014 The Ballistic Era<\/div>\r\n          <h2 class=\"card-title\">Sartorial Ballistics<\/h2>\r\n          <p class=\"card-text\">\r\n            Integrating advanced synthetic fibers directly into Savile Row wools and Italian cashmere, GK Milan outfitted diplomats through the Cold War, producing tailored suits capable of absorbing high-velocity threat impacts.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"card-quote\">\r\n            \"Elegance demands no compromise with safety.\"\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"tech-specs\">\r\n            <div class=\"spec-item\">\r\n              <div class=\"spec-label\">Core Weave<\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"spec-val\">Flexible Composite Aramids<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"spec-item\">\r\n              <div class=\"spec-label\">Weight<\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"spec-val\">40% Lighter than Traditional Gear<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Era 5 -->\r\n      <article class=\"story-card\" data-index=\"4\">\r\n        <div class=\"card-media\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1522335789203-aabd1fc54bc9?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&q=80\" alt=\"Modern Nanotech Armor\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n          <div class=\"card-era\">2026 \u2014 The Modern Sovereign<\/div>\r\n          <h2 class=\"card-title\">Nanotechnology Invincibility<\/h2>\r\n          <p class=\"card-text\">\r\n            Using Shear-Thickening Fluid (STF) and Carbon Nanotube meshes blended into Loro Piana cashmere and vicu\u00f1a, GK Milan equips today's Presidents, Prime Ministers, and modern royalty with weightless, diamond-hard liquid armor.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"card-quote\">\r\n            \"The modern knight commands the room with peace of mind.\"\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"tech-specs\">\r\n            <div class=\"spec-item\">\r\n              <div class=\"spec-label\">Material<\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"spec-val\">STF Liquid &amp; Graphene Silk<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"spec-item\">\r\n              <div class=\"spec-label\">Threat Standard<\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"spec-val\">VPAM Level 6 Ballistic &amp; Blade<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Controls -->\r\n    <div class=\"timeline-controls\">\r\n      <button class=\"nav-btn\" id=\"prevBtn\">&larr; Previous Era<\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"counter\" id=\"eraCounter\">01 \/ 05<\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"nav-btn\" id=\"nextBtn\">Next Era &rarr;<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/section>\r\n  \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fea7af5 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fea7af5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-20409b8\" data-id=\"20409b8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8554a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"f8554a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"heritage\">\r\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"heritage-wrap reveal\">\r\n      <div>\r\n        <div class=\"heritage-year\">1270<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"heritage-note\">The Maison's founding narrative \u2014 heritage storytelling, not a documented incorporation date.<\/div>\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/gkmilan.com\/gkmilan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/gk-1.png\"\/>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"heritage-copy\">\r\n        <span class=\"eyebrow\">An Italian Story of Craftsmanship<\/span>\r\n        <p style=\"margin-top:20px;\">From the traditions of medieval Italian metalwork to the possibilities of modern advanced materials, GK Milan's story is rooted in the evolution of design, craftsmanship and protection.<\/p>\r\n        <p>From steel to silk.<\/p>\r\n        <p>From armor to couture.<\/p>\r\n        <p>From heritage to innovation.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"heritage-strap\">700+ Years of Design Evolution<\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"margin-top:36px;\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"btn\">Explore Our Story<\/a><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a71025c elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"a71025c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n    h2.serif {\r\n    color: #f2ecdd;\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"final-cta\">\r\n  <div class=\"reveal\">\r\n    <span class=\"eyebrow\">Begin Your Journey<\/span>\r\n    <h2 class=\"serif\" style=\"margin-top:20px;\">Create Something <em style=\"color:var(--gold); font-style:italic;\">Extraordinary.<\/em><\/h2>\r\n    <p style=\"color:var(--muted); max-width:520px; margin:0 auto 44px; font-size:15px; line-height:1.85;\">Whether you are searching for an exceptional jewel, commissioning a one-of-one creation or exploring the future of luxury wearables \u2014 begin your journey with GK Milan.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"hero-ctas\" style=\"margin-top:0; opacity:1; animation:none;\">\r\n      <a href=\"#\" class=\"btn filled\">Start Your Commission<\/a>\r\n      <a href=\"#concierge\" class=\"btn\">Book a Private Appointment<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- ================= FOOTER ================= -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7c088e0 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7c088e0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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position: fixed;\r\n  top: 0;\r\n  left: 0;\r\n  width: 100vw;\r\n  height: 100vh;\r\n  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);\r\n  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);\r\n  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);\r\n  z-index: 2000;\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  align-items: center;\r\n  justify-content: center;\r\n  padding: 20px;\r\n  opacity: 0;\r\n  visibility: hidden;\r\n  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, visibility 0.4s ease;\r\n  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Montserrat', sans-serif);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.modal-overlay.is-active {\r\n  opacity: 1;\r\n  visibility: visible;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.modal-container {\r\n  background: #121212;\r\n  border: 1px solid #282828;\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n  max-width: 900px;\r\n  max-height: 90vh;\r\n  overflow-y: auto;\r\n  position: relative;\r\n  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);\r\n  transform: translateY(30px);\r\n  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);\r\n  display: grid;\r\n  grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;\r\n  text-align: left;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.modal-overlay.is-active .modal-container {\r\n  transform: translateY(0);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.modal-close-btn {\r\n  position: absolute;\r\n  top: 20px;\r\n  right: 24px;\r\n  background: transparent;\r\n  border: none;\r\n  color: #8E8E8E;\r\n  font-size: 1.6rem;\r\n  cursor: pointer;\r\n  z-index: 10;\r\n  transition: color 0.3s ease;\r\n  line-height: 1;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.modal-close-btn:hover {\r\n  color: #F5F5F5;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.modal-sidebar {\r\n  background: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.6), rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.9)),\r\n              url('https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1515562141207-7a88fb7ce338?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&q=80') center\/cover no-repeat;\r\n  padding: 50px 36px;\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  flex-direction: column;\r\n  justify-content: space-between;\r\n  border-right: 1px solid #282828;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sidebar-brand .brand-name {\r\n  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Cinzel', serif);\r\n  font-size: 1.4rem;\r\n  letter-spacing: 4px;\r\n  text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  color: #FFF;\r\n  margin-bottom: 4px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sidebar-brand .brand-tag {\r\n  font-size: 0.6rem;\r\n  letter-spacing: 2.5px;\r\n  text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  color: #C5A059;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sidebar-quote {\r\n  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Cinzel', serif);\r\n  font-size: 1.1rem;\r\n  line-height: 1.6;\r\n  color: #E0E0E0;\r\n  font-style: italic;\r\n  border-left: 2px solid #C5A059;\r\n  padding-left: 18px;\r\n  margin: 40px 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sidebar-footer {\r\n  font-size: 0.7rem;\r\n  letter-spacing: 1.5px;\r\n  color: #8E8E8E;\r\n  text-transform: uppercase;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.modal-content {\r\n  padding: 50px 40px;\r\n  color: #F5F5F5;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.form-header {\r\n  margin-bottom: 32px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.form-header h2 {\r\n  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Cinzel', serif);\r\n  font-size: 1.6rem;\r\n  letter-spacing: 2px;\r\n  font-weight: 400;\r\n  text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  color: #FFF;\r\n  margin-bottom: 8px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.form-header p {\r\n  font-size: 0.8rem;\r\n  color: #8E8E8E;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.form-grid {\r\n  display: grid;\r\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\r\n  gap: 20px;\r\n  margin-bottom: 24px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.form-group {\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  flex-direction: column;\r\n  text-align: left;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.form-group.full-width {\r\n  grid-column: span 2;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.form-label {\r\n  font-size: 0.65rem;\r\n  text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  letter-spacing: 2px;\r\n  color: #C5A059;\r\n  margin-bottom: 8px;\r\n  font-weight: 500;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.form-input,\r\n.form-select,\r\n.form-textarea {\r\n  background: #1A1A1A;\r\n  border: 1px solid #282828;\r\n  color: #F5F5F5;\r\n  padding: 14px 16px;\r\n  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Montserrat', sans-serif);\r\n  font-size: 0.8rem;\r\n  letter-spacing: 0.5px;\r\n  outline: none;\r\n  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.form-input:focus,\r\n.form-select:focus,\r\n.form-textarea:focus {\r\n  border-color: #C5A059;\r\n  background: #222;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.form-select option {\r\n  background: #1A1A1A;\r\n  color: #FFF;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.form-textarea {\r\n  resize: vertical;\r\n  min-height: 80px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.radio-group {\r\n  display: grid;\r\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\r\n  gap: 12px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.radio-card {\r\n  position: relative;\r\n  cursor: pointer;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.radio-card input {\r\n  position: absolute;\r\n  opacity: 0;\r\n  width: 0;\r\n  height: 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.radio-label {\r\n  display: block;\r\n  padding: 12px 14px;\r\n  background: #1A1A1A;\r\n  border: 1px solid #282828;\r\n  text-align: center;\r\n  font-size: 0.7rem;\r\n  text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  letter-spacing: 1.5px;\r\n  color: #8E8E8E;\r\n  cursor: pointer;\r\n  transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.radio-card input:checked + .radio-label {\r\n  border-color: #C5A059;\r\n  color: #C5A059;\r\n  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.08);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.btn-submit {\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n  padding: 16px;\r\n  background: #C5A059;\r\n  color: #000;\r\n  border: 1px solid #C5A059;\r\n  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Montserrat', sans-serif);\r\n  font-size: 0.75rem;\r\n  text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  letter-spacing: 2.5px;\r\n  font-weight: 500;\r\n  cursor: pointer;\r\n  transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n  margin-top: 10px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.btn-submit:hover {\r\n  background: transparent;\r\n  color: #C5A059;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.form-disclaimer {\r\n  font-size: 0.65rem;\r\n  color: #8E8E8E;\r\n  text-align: center;\r\n  margin-top: 16px;\r\n  line-height: 1.5;\r\n}\r\n\r\n@media (max-width: 850px) {\r\n  .modal-container {\r\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n    max-height: 95vh;\r\n  }\r\n  .modal-sidebar {\r\n    display: none;\r\n  }\r\n  .modal-content {\r\n    padding: 40px 24px;\r\n  }\r\n  .form-grid {\r\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n  }\r\n  .form-group.full-width {\r\n    grid-column: span 1;\r\n  }\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ==========================================================================\r\n   INTERACTIVE TIMELINE SECTION (700 YEARS OF INVINCIBILITY)\r\n   ========================================================================== *\/\r\n.timeline-section {\r\n  background-color: #0A0A0A;\r\n  color: #F5F5F5;\r\n  padding: 120px 6vw;\r\n  border-top: 1px solid #262626;\r\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #262626;\r\n  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Montserrat', sans-serif);\r\n  position: relative;\r\n  z-index: 10;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.timeline-header {\r\n  text-align: center;\r\n  margin-bottom: 60px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.timeline-header .tagline {\r\n  font-size: 0.75rem;\r\n  text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  letter-spacing: 4px;\r\n  color: #C5A059;\r\n  margin-bottom: 12px;\r\n  display: block;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.timeline-header h1 {\r\n  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Cinzel', serif);\r\n  font-size: 2.5rem;\r\n  letter-spacing: 3px;\r\n  font-weight: 400;\r\n  text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  margin-bottom: 16px;\r\n  color: #FFFFFF;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.timeline-header p {\r\n  font-size: 0.9rem;\r\n  color: #8E8E8E;\r\n  max-width: 650px;\r\n  margin: 0 auto;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.timeline-track-wrapper {\r\n  position: relative;\r\n  margin: 40px auto 60px;\r\n  padding: 0 20px;\r\n  max-width: 1000px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.timeline-line {\r\n  position: absolute;\r\n  top: 50%;\r\n  left: 0;\r\n  right: 0;\r\n  height: 1px;\r\n  background: #262626;\r\n  z-index: 1;\r\n  transform: translateY(-50%);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.timeline-progress {\r\n  position: absolute;\r\n  top: 50%;\r\n  left: 0;\r\n  height: 2px;\r\n  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C5A059, #8A6D3B);\r\n  z-index: 2;\r\n  transform: translateY(-50%);\r\n  width: 0%;\r\n  transition: width 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.timeline-nodes {\r\n  position: relative;\r\n  z-index: 3;\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  justify-content: space-between;\r\n  align-items: center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.node-btn {\r\n  background: #0A0A0A;\r\n  border: 1px solid #262626;\r\n  color: #8E8E8E;\r\n  width: 60px;\r\n  height: 60px;\r\n  border-radius: 50%;\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  flex-direction: column;\r\n  align-items: center;\r\n  justify-content: center;\r\n  cursor: pointer;\r\n  transition: all 0.4s ease;\r\n  outline: none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.node-btn .node-year {\r\n  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Cinzel', serif);\r\n  font-size: 0.75rem;\r\n  letter-spacing: 1px;\r\n  font-weight: 600;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.node-btn:hover {\r\n  border-color: #C5A059;\r\n  color: #FFF;\r\n  transform: scale(1.1);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.node-btn.is-active {\r\n  border-color: #C5A059;\r\n  background: #C5A059;\r\n  color: #000;\r\n  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);\r\n  transform: scale(1.15);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.story-card-container {\r\n  position: relative;\r\n  min-height: 480px;\r\n  max-width: 1000px;\r\n  margin: 0 auto;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.story-card {\r\n  background: #141414;\r\n  border: 1px solid #262626;\r\n  padding: 50px;\r\n  display: grid;\r\n  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;\r\n  gap: 50px;\r\n  align-items: center;\r\n  position: absolute;\r\n  top: 0;\r\n  left: 0;\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n  opacity: 0;\r\n  visibility: hidden;\r\n  transform: translateY(20px);\r\n  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.story-card.is-active {\r\n  opacity: 1;\r\n  visibility: visible;\r\n  transform: translateY(0);\r\n  position: relative;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.card-media {\r\n  position: relative;\r\n  overflow: hidden;\r\n  border: 1px solid #262626;\r\n  aspect-ratio: 4\/5;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.card-media img {\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n  height: 100%;\r\n  object-fit: cover;\r\n  filter: grayscale(20%) contrast(110%);\r\n  transition: transform 0.8s ease;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.story-card:hover .card-media img {\r\n  transform: scale(1.05);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.card-era {\r\n  font-size: 0.75rem;\r\n  text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  letter-spacing: 3px;\r\n  color: #C5A059;\r\n  margin-bottom: 8px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.card-title {\r\n  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Cinzel', serif);\r\n  font-size: 1.8rem;\r\n  letter-spacing: 2px;\r\n  font-weight: 400;\r\n  text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n  color: #FFF;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.card-text {\r\n  font-size: 0.88rem;\r\n  color: #CCC;\r\n  line-height: 1.8;\r\n  margin-bottom: 24px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.card-quote {\r\n  border-left: 2px solid #C5A059;\r\n  padding-left: 20px;\r\n  font-style: italic;\r\n  font-size: 0.85rem;\r\n  color: #8E8E8E;\r\n  margin-bottom: 28px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.tech-specs {\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  gap: 20px;\r\n  border-top: 1px solid #262626;\r\n  padding-top: 20px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spec-item {\r\n  flex: 1;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spec-label {\r\n  font-size: 0.65rem;\r\n  text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  letter-spacing: 1.5px;\r\n  color: #8E8E8E;\r\n  margin-bottom: 4px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spec-val {\r\n  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Cinzel', serif);\r\n  font-size: 0.85rem;\r\n  color: #C5A059;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.timeline-section .timeline-controls {\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  justify-content: space-between;\r\n  align-items: center;\r\n  margin-top: 40px;\r\n  max-width: 1000px;\r\n  margin-left: auto;\r\n  margin-right: auto;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.timeline-section .nav-btn {\r\n  background: transparent;\r\n  border: 1px solid #262626;\r\n  color: #F5F5F5;\r\n  padding: 12px 28px;\r\n  font-size: 0.7rem;\r\n  text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  letter-spacing: 2px;\r\n  cursor: pointer;\r\n  transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.timeline-section .nav-btn:hover {\r\n  border-color: #C5A059;\r\n  color: #C5A059;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.timeline-section .counter {\r\n  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Cinzel', serif);\r\n  font-size: 0.85rem;\r\n  letter-spacing: 2px;\r\n  color: #8E8E8E;\r\n}\r\n\r\n@media (max-width: 900px) {\r\n  .story-card {\r\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n    padding: 30px;\r\n    gap: 30px;\r\n  }\r\n  .node-btn {\r\n    width: 48px;\r\n    height: 48px;\r\n  }\r\n  .node-btn .node-year {\r\n    font-size: 0.65rem;\r\n  }\r\n  .timeline-header h1 {\r\n    font-size: 1.8rem;\r\n  }\r\n}\r\n\r\n.mgmt-header .eyebrow {\r\n  display: block;\r\n  font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;\r\n  font-size: 11px;\r\n  letter-spacing: 0.32em;\r\n  text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  color: var(--gold, #c9a227);\r\n  font-weight: 500;\r\n  margin-bottom: 16px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.contact-header .eyebrow {\r\n  display: block;\r\n  font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;\r\n  font-size: 11px;\r\n  letter-spacing: 0.32em;\r\n  text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  color: var(--gold, #c9a227);\r\n  font-weight: 500;\r\n  margin-bottom: 16px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.btn-banner {\r\n  font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;\r\n  font-size: 10px;\r\n  letter-spacing: 0.2em;\r\n  text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  padding: 10px 24px;\r\n  border: 1px solid var(--gold);\r\n  color: var(--gold);\r\n  background: transparent;\r\n  display: inline-block;\r\n  transition: all 0.35s ease;\r\n  font-weight: 500;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.btn-banner:hover {\r\n  background: var(--gold);\r\n  color: #0a0908;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.gallery-item.full-width {\r\n  grid-column: span 2;\r\n  aspect-ratio: 16\/9;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.btn-primary-pdp {\r\n  display: block;\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n  padding: 18px;\r\n  background-color: var(--gold);\r\n  color: #0a0908;\r\n  text-align: center;\r\n  text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  font-size: 0.75rem;\r\n  letter-spacing: 2.5px;\r\n  font-weight: 600;\r\n  border: 1px solid var(--gold);\r\n  transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n  cursor: pointer;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.btn-primary-pdp:hover {\r\n  background-color: var(--gold-bright);\r\n  border-color: var(--gold-bright);\r\n  color: #000;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.btn-secondary-pdp {\r\n  display: block;\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n  padding: 18px;\r\n  background-color: transparent;\r\n  color: var(--ivory);\r\n  text-align: center;\r\n  text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  font-size: 0.75rem;\r\n  letter-spacing: 2.5px;\r\n  border: 1px solid var(--hairline-bright);\r\n  transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n  cursor: pointer;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.btn-secondary-pdp:hover {\r\n  border-color: var(--gold);\r\n  color: var(--gold);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.btn-checkout {\r\n  display: block;\r\n  width: 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