    /* ===== CSS VARIABLES ===== */
    :root {
      --cream: #e8e2d9;
      --sand: #d4c9b8;
      --dark: #1a1a18;
      --charcoal: #2d2d2a;
      --warm-gray: #7a7570;
      --accent: #c4a882;
      --white: #f5f2ed;
      --text-muted: rgba(26,26,24,0.55);
      --nav-h: 64px;
    }

    /* ===== RESET ===== */
    *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
    body {
      background: var(--cream);
      color: var(--dark);
      font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 300;
      overflow-x: hidden;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }
    img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
    a { color: inherit; }
    button { font-family: inherit; }

    /* ===== UTILITIES ===== */
    .section-label {
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.28em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--warm-gray);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
    }
    .section-label::before { content: ''; width: 28px; height: 1px; background: var(--warm-gray); flex-shrink: 0; }
    .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(32px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
    .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

    /* ===== NAV ===== */
    nav {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      height: var(--nav-h);
      z-index: 200;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 0 20px;
      transition: background 0.35s, box-shadow 0.35s;
      background: rgba(232,226,217,0.97);
      backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
      box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    }
    nav.scrolled {
      background: rgba(232,226,217,0.97);
      backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
      box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    }
    .nav-logo {
      font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 500;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      text-decoration: none;
      color: var(--dark);
    }
    .nav-desktop-links {
      display: none;
      gap: 36px;
      list-style: none;
    }
    .nav-desktop-links a {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      text-decoration: none;
      color: var(--charcoal);
      transition: color 0.2s;
      position: relative;
    }
    .nav-desktop-links a::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -3px; left: 0;
      width: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--dark);
      transition: width 0.3s;
    }
    .nav-desktop-links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }
    .nav-cta-desktop {
      display: none;
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.16em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      text-decoration: none;
      color: var(--white);
      background: var(--dark);
      padding: 10px 24px;
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .nav-cta-desktop:hover { background: var(--charcoal); }
    .lang-toggle {
      font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.16em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      background: none;
      border: 1px solid var(--sand);
      color: var(--dark);
      padding: 6px 12px;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.2s;
      margin-right: 12px;
    }
    .lang-toggle:hover { background: var(--sand); }
    .lang-toggle-mobile {
      font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.16em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      background: none;
      border: 1px solid var(--sand);
      color: var(--dark);
      padding: 12px 32px;
      cursor: pointer;
      margin-top: 20px;
    }
    .hamburger {
      width: 40px; height: 40px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 5px;
      background: none;
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      padding: 4px;
      -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
    }
    .hamburger span {
      display: block;
      width: 22px; height: 1.5px;
      background: var(--dark);
      transition: all 0.3s;
      transform-origin: center;
    }
    .hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg); }
    .hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
    .hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

    /* Mobile drawer */
    .mobile-drawer {
      position: fixed;
      top: var(--nav-h); left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
      background: var(--cream);
      z-index: 199;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0;
      transform: translateX(100%);
      transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
    }
    .mobile-drawer.open { transform: translateX(0); }
    .mobile-drawer a {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 8vw, 3rem);
      font-weight: 300;
      text-decoration: none;
      color: var(--dark);
      padding: 14px 40px;
      width: 100%;
      text-align: center;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sand);
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .mobile-drawer a:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--sand); }
    .mobile-drawer a:active { background: var(--sand); }
    .mobile-drawer .drawer-cta {
      margin-top: 32px;
      font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      font-weight: 400;
      background: var(--dark);
      color: var(--cream);
      border: none;
      width: calc(100% - 48px);
      padding: 18px;
      -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
    }

    /* ===== HERO ===== */
    #hero {
      min-height: 100svh;
      padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 48px) 20px 60px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: flex-end;
      position: relative;
      background: var(--dark);
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    /* ── Hero Slideshow ── */
    .hero-slides { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
    .hero-slide {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-size: cover; background-position: center;
      opacity: 0; transition: opacity 1.4s ease;
    }
    .hero-slide--active { opacity: 1; }
    .hero-overlay {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10,10,8,0.35) 0%, rgba(10,10,8,0.15) 40%, rgba(10,10,8,0.72) 100%);
    }
    .hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
    .hero-bg-text {
      position: absolute; top: 50%; right: -20px;
      transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(90deg);
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: clamp(6rem, 25vw, 14rem); font-weight: 300;
      color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      white-space: nowrap; pointer-events: none; user-select: none;
      line-height: 1; z-index: 2;
    }
    .hero-tag {
      font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin-bottom: 20px;
      opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.9s ease 0.2s forwards;
    }
    .hero-title {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-weight: 300;
      font-size: clamp(3.8rem, 14vw, 8rem); line-height: 0.9; color: #fff;
      opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.9s ease 0.4s forwards;
    }
    .hero-title em { font-style: italic; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
    .hero-sub {
      margin-top: 24px;
      max-width: 520px;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeUp 0.9s ease 0.6s forwards;
    }
    .hero-sub-lines {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 2px;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .hero-sub-line1 {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 4vw, 2rem);
      font-weight: 300;
      color: #fff;
      line-height: 1.15;
    }
    .hero-sub-line2 {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 4vw, 2rem);
      font-weight: 300;
      font-style: italic;
      color: #fff;
      line-height: 1.15;
    }
    .hero-sub-body {
      font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 2.5vw, 0.88rem);
      font-weight: 300;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      line-height: 1.75;
      margin: 0;
    }
    .hero-actions {
      margin-top: 36px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 14px;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeUp 0.9s ease 0.8s forwards;
    }
    .btn-primary {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 400;
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      text-decoration: none;
      color: var(--white);
      background: var(--dark);
      padding: 18px 32px;
      transition: background 0.2s;
      -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
      touch-action: manipulation;
    }
    .btn-primary:active { background: var(--charcoal); }
    .btn-ghost {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
      font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase;
      text-decoration: none; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
      padding: 14px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
      -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; touch-action: manipulation;
      transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    }
    .btn-ghost:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); color: #fff; }

    /* ===== TICKER ===== */
    /* ===== TICKER (icon cards) ===== */
    .ticker-wrap {
      overflow: hidden;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--sand);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sand);
      background: var(--cream);
      padding: 0;
    }
    .ticker {
      display: flex;
      width: max-content;
      animation: ticker 36s linear infinite;
    }
    .ticker-wrap:hover .ticker { animation-play-state: paused; }
    .ticker-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
      padding: 20px 28px;
      border-right: 1px solid var(--sand);
      white-space: nowrap;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      cursor: default;
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .ticker-item:hover { background: rgba(180,140,80,0.05); }
    .ticker-icon {
      width: 36px;
      height: 36px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      opacity: 0.7;
      color: var(--accent);
    }
    .ticker-icon svg {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      stroke: var(--accent);
      fill: none;
      stroke-width: 1.4;
      stroke-linecap: round;
      stroke-linejoin: round;
    }
    .ticker-text {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1px;
    }
    .ticker-label {
      font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
      font-size: 0.58rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--accent);
      line-height: 1.3;
    }
    .ticker-dot { display: none; }



    /* ===== ABOUT ===== */
    #about {
      padding: 80px 20px;
      background: var(--white);
    }
    .about-text h2 {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 8vw, 3.8rem);
      font-weight: 300;
      line-height: 1.1;
      color: var(--dark);
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .about-text h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--warm-gray); }
    .about-text p {
      font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 3.5vw, 0.92rem);
      line-height: 1.85;
      color: var(--charcoal);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .about-quote {
      margin: 28px 0;
      padding: 20px 20px 20px 20px;
      border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 4.5vw, 1.35rem);
      font-style: italic;
      line-height: 1.6;
      color: var(--charcoal);
      background: rgba(196,168,130,0.06);
    }
    .about-stats {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 12px;
      margin-top: 40px;
    }
    .stat {
      background: var(--cream);
      padding: 24px 20px;
      border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
    }
    .stat-number {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 2.8rem);
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--dark);
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .stat-label {
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--warm-gray);
      margin-top: 8px;
      line-height: 1.4;
    }

    .about-visual { display: none; }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) {
      .about-visual { display: block; }
    }
    .about-extra-image { margin-top: 0; }

    /* ===== SERVICES ===== */
    #services {
      background: var(--dark);
      padding: 80px 20px;
    }
    .services-intro-head {
      margin-bottom: 48px;
    }
    .services-intro-head .section-label { color: rgba(232,226,217,0.4); }
    .services-intro-head .section-label::before { background: rgba(232,226,217,0.3); }
    .services-title {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 9vw, 4.5rem);
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--cream);
      line-height: 1.05;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .services-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent); }
    .services-intro-p {
      font-size: clamp(0.82rem, 3.5vw, 0.9rem);
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: rgba(232,226,217,0.55);
    }
    .services-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 1px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    }
    .service-card {
      padding: 36px 24px;
      background: var(--dark);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      transition: background 0.3s;
      position: relative;
    }
    .service-card:active { background: var(--charcoal); }
    .service-num {
      font-size: 0.6rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      color: var(--accent);
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .service-name {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 2rem);
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--cream);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .service-desc {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      line-height: 1.75;
      color: rgba(232,226,217,0.5);
    }
    .service-tags {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 8px;
      margin-top: 16px;
    }
    .service-tag {
      font-size: 0.62rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--accent);
      border: 1px solid rgba(196,168,130,0.3);
      padding: 4px 10px;
    }
    .service-items {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 6px;
      margin: 16px 0 20px;
    }
    .service-item {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: rgba(232,226,217,0.65);
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      line-height: 1.5;
      padding-left: 12px;
      border-left: 1px solid rgba(196,168,130,0.3);
    }
    .view-images-btn {
      display: inline-block;
      font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--accent);
      background: none;
      border: 1px solid rgba(196,168,130,0.4);
      padding: 8px 18px;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.25s;
      margin-top: 4px;
    }
    .view-images-btn:hover {
      background: rgba(196,168,130,0.12);
      border-color: var(--accent);
    }

    /* ===== PROCESS ===== */
    #process {
      padding: 80px 20px;
      background: var(--cream);
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .process-header { margin-bottom: 52px; }
    .process-title {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 8vw, 3.5rem);
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--dark);
    }
    .process-steps {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0;
    }
    .step {
      display: flex;
      gap: 24px;
      align-items: flex-start;
      padding: 28px 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sand);
    }
    .step:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .step-num {
      width: 44px; height: 44px;
      border: 1px solid var(--sand);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      color: var(--dark);
      flex-shrink: 0;
      transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s;
    }
    .step:hover .step-num {
      background: var(--dark);
      border-color: var(--dark);
      color: var(--cream);
    }
    .step-content {}
    .step-name {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 5vw, 1.5rem);
      font-weight: 400;
      color: var(--dark);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .step-desc {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
      color: var(--warm-gray);
    }
    .step-visual {
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 4/3;
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      display: none;
    }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) {
      .step-visual { display: block; }
    }
    .step-visual img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

    /* ===== PORTFOLIO ===== */
    #portfolio {
      padding: 80px 0;
      background: var(--white);
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .portfolio-header {
      padding: 0 20px;
      margin-bottom: 36px;
    }
    .portfolio-title {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: clamp(3rem, 14vw, 6rem);
      font-weight: 300;
      line-height: 0.9;
      color: var(--dark);
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    .portfolio-filters {
      display: flex;
      gap: 8px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .filter-btn {
      font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.14em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 9px 18px;
      background: transparent;
      border: 1px solid var(--sand);
      color: var(--warm-gray);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.2s;
      -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
      touch-action: manipulation;
    }
    .filter-btn.active, .filter-btn:active {
      background: var(--dark);
      border-color: var(--dark);
      color: var(--cream);
    }
    .portfolio-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 8px;
      padding: 0 20px;
    }
    .portfolio-item {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      aspect-ratio: 3/4;
      background: var(--sand);
    }
    .portfolio-item:nth-child(1) { grid-column: 1 / -1; aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
    .portfolio-placeholder {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 10px;
      background: var(--sand);
    }
    .portfolio-placeholder svg { opacity: 0.25; }
    .portfolio-placeholder-label {
      font-size: 0.58rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.15em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--warm-gray);
      text-align: center;
      padding: 0 12px;
    }
    .portfolio-item-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      padding: 28px 16px 16px;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(26,26,24,0.85), transparent);
    }
    .portfolio-item-cat {
      font-size: 0.58rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--accent);
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .portfolio-item-name {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 1.3rem);
      color: var(--cream);
    }

    /* ===== BRANDS ===== */
    #brands {
      padding: 100px 0 80px;
      background: #13120f;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .brands-header { text-align: center; padding: 0 20px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
    .brands-header h2 {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-weight: 300;
      font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 8vw, 4rem); color: var(--cream);
      line-height: 1.05; margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .brands-header h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--warm-gray); }

    /* ── Featured logos ── */
    .brands-featured {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 0;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(232,226,217,0.08);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232,226,217,0.08);
      margin-bottom: 48px;
    }
    .brands-featured-item {
      flex: 1 1 120px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 28px 24px;
      border-right: 1px solid rgba(232,226,217,0.08);
      transition: background 0.25s;
    }
    .brands-featured-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
    .brands-featured-item:hover { background: rgba(232,226,217,0.04); }
    .brands-featured-item svg {
      width: auto;
      height: 28px;
      color: rgba(232,226,217,0.35);
      transition: color 0.25s;
      display: block;
    }
    .brands-featured-item:hover svg { color: rgba(232,226,217,0.75); }
    .brands-featured-item--text span {
      font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
      font-size: clamp(0.8rem, 2vw, 1.05rem);
      font-weight: 400;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(232,226,217,0.35);
      transition: color 0.25s;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .brands-featured-item--text:hover span { color: rgba(232,226,217,0.75); }
    /* Mobile: 3 per row */
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .brands-featured-item { flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 1px); padding: 22px 12px; }
      .brands-featured-item:nth-child(3) { border-right: none; }
      .brands-featured-item:nth-child(4) { border-top: 1px solid rgba(232,226,217,0.08); }
      .brands-featured-item:nth-child(6) { border-right: none; }
      .brands-featured-item svg { height: 22px; }
    }


    .brands-sub { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(232,226,217,0.4); max-width: 420px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.7; }
    .brands-track-wrap {
      width: 100%; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 14px;
      -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
      mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
    }
    .brands-track { display: flex; gap: 12px; width: max-content; }
    .brands-track--fwd { animation: scrollFwd 32s linear infinite; }
    .brands-track--rev { animation: scrollRev 28s linear infinite; }
    .brands-track--slow { animation-duration: 42s; }
    @keyframes scrollFwd { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
    @keyframes scrollRev { 0% { transform: translateX(-50%); } 100% { transform: translateX(0); } }
    .brands-track-wrap:hover .brands-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
    .brand-pill {
      flex-shrink: 0; padding: 10px 22px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(232,226,217,0.1); border-radius: 2px;
      font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 400;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(232,226,217,0.45); background: rgba(232,226,217,0.03);
      white-space: nowrap; transition: color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s; cursor: default;
    }
    .brand-pill:hover { color: var(--cream); border-color: rgba(232,226,217,0.35); background: rgba(232,226,217,0.07); }
    .brands-count { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin-top: 56px; padding: 0 20px; }
    .brands-count-num { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: clamp(3rem, 10vw, 5rem); font-weight: 300; color: var(--cream); line-height: 1; }
    .brands-count-num em { font-style: normal; color: var(--warm-gray); }
    .brands-count-label { font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(232,226,217,0.3); }



    /* ===== NEXT EVENT ===== */
    #next-event {
      background: var(--dark);
      padding: 48px 20px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 32px;
      max-height: none;
    }

    /* Left info column */
    .ne-info { flex: 0 0 auto; }
    .ne-label { color: rgba(232,226,217,0.4); }
    .ne-label::before { background: rgba(232,226,217,0.4); }

    .ne-title {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-weight: 300;
      font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 10vw, 5rem);
      line-height: 0.9;
      color: var(--cream);
      margin-bottom: 28px;
    }
    .ne-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--warm-gray); }

    /* Date badge */
    .ne-date-badge {
      display: flex;
      align-items: stretch;
      border: 1px solid rgba(232,226,217,0.15);
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      max-width: 340px;
    }
    .ne-date-month {
      font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
      font-size: 0.5rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.3em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--dark);
      background: var(--cream);
      padding: 8px 10px;
      writing-mode: vertical-lr;
      transform: rotate(180deg);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .ne-date-day {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 6vw, 3.2rem);
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--cream);
      line-height: 1;
      padding: 12px 16px;
      border-left: 1px solid rgba(232,226,217,0.15);
      border-right: 1px solid rgba(232,226,217,0.15);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .ne-date-year {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--warm-gray);
      padding: 12px 12px;
      border-right: 1px solid rgba(232,226,217,0.15);
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-end;
      padding-bottom: 14px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .ne-date-info {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 4px;
      padding: 10px 14px;
    }
    .ne-date-venue {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      color: var(--cream);
      line-height: 1.2;
    }
    .ne-date-city {
      font-size: 0.55rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(232,226,217,0.4);
    }

    /* Video CTA */
    .ne-video-cta { }
    .ne-video-label {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      color: rgba(232,226,217,0.4);
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .ne-video-btn {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--cream);
      background: transparent;
      border: 1px solid rgba(232,226,217,0.35);
      padding: 12px 22px;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
      -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
    }
    .ne-video-btn:hover {
      background: rgba(232,226,217,0.1);
      border-color: var(--cream);
    }
    .ne-video-icon { font-size: 0.8rem; line-height: 1; }

    /* Carousel (right column) */
    .ne-carousel-wrap {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      flex: 1 1 auto;
    }
    .ne-carousel {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    }
    .ne-slide {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.7s ease;
    }
    .ne-slide--active { opacity: 1; }
    .ne-slide img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
    }

    /* Arrows */
    .ne-arrow {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      z-index: 10;
      background: rgba(10,10,8,0.6);
      color: var(--cream);
      border: 1px solid rgba(232,226,217,0.2);
      width: 40px;
      height: 40px;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      transition: background 0.2s;
      -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
    }
    .ne-arrow:hover { background: var(--dark); border-color: rgba(232,226,217,0.5); }
    .ne-arrow--prev { left: 10px; }
    .ne-arrow--next { right: 10px; }

    /* Dots */
    .ne-dots {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 12px;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      display: flex;
      gap: 7px;
      z-index: 10;
    }
    .ne-dot {
      width: 6px;
      height: 6px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
      background: transparent;
      cursor: pointer;
      padding: 0;
      transition: background 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
      -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
    }
    .ne-dot--active { background: #fff; border-color: #fff; }

    /* Video Modal */
    .ne-modal {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 9000;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      opacity: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    }
    .ne-modal.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
    .ne-modal-backdrop {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: rgba(10,10,8,0.9);
      cursor: pointer;
    }
    .ne-modal-box {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      width: min(94vw, 860px);
      background: #000;
    }
    .ne-modal-close {
      position: absolute;
      top: -40px;
      right: 0;
      background: transparent;
      border: none;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      padding: 6px 10px;
      transition: color 0.2s;
      z-index: 2;
    }
    .ne-modal-close:hover { color: #fff; }
    .ne-modal-video {
      display: block;
      width: 100%;
      max-height: 80vh;
      background: #000;
    }

    /* ── Desktop: 2-col, fits in viewport ── */
    @media (min-width: 900px) {
      #next-event {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 52px;
        padding: 60px 60px;
        min-height: 0;
        max-height: 100vh;
        box-sizing: border-box;
      }
      .ne-info { flex: 0 0 360px; }
      .ne-carousel-wrap { flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 0; }
      .ne-carousel { aspect-ratio: 16/10; }
    }
    @media (min-width: 1200px) {
      #next-event { padding: 60px 80px; gap: 72px; }
      .ne-info { flex: 0 0 400px; }
      .ne-carousel { aspect-ratio: 16/10; }
    }


    /* ===== REVIEWS ===== */
    #reviews {
      padding: 80px 20px;
      background: var(--cream);
    }
    .reviews-header { margin-bottom: 40px; }
    .reviews-title {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 8vw, 3.5rem);
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--dark);
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .reviews-subtitle {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: var(--warm-gray);
    }
    /* Average score banner */
    .reviews-score-banner {
      background: var(--dark);
      color: var(--cream);
      padding: 28px 24px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 20px;
      margin-bottom: 32px;
    }
    .score-big {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: 3.5rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      line-height: 1;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .score-right {}
    .score-stars { display: flex; gap: 4px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
    .score-star { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--accent); }
    .score-label { font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: rgba(232,226,217,0.5); }
    .score-count { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(232,226,217,0.6); margin-top: 2px; }
    /* Loading / empty */
    .reviews-loading {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 40px;
      color: var(--warm-gray);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    /* Reviews list */
    .reviews-list {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 16px;
    }
    .review-card {
      background: var(--white);
      padding: 24px 20px;
      border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
    }
    .review-top {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-start;
      justify-content: space-between;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      gap: 12px;
    }
    .review-info {}
    .review-name {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      color: var(--dark);
    }
    .review-event {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      color: var(--warm-gray);
      margin-top: 2px;
    }
    .review-stars { display: flex; gap: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .review-star { font-size: 0.9rem; }
    .review-star.filled { color: var(--accent); }
    .review-star.empty { color: var(--sand); }
    .review-comment {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
      color: var(--charcoal);
      font-style: italic;
    }
    .review-date {
      font-size: 0.62rem;
      color: var(--warm-gray);
      margin-top: 10px;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }
    /* CTA to submit review */
    .reviews-cta {
      margin-top: 32px;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .btn-review {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 400;
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      text-decoration: none;
      color: var(--white);
      background: var(--dark);
      padding: 18px 32px;
      -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
      touch-action: manipulation;
    }

    /* ===== TEAM ===== */
    #team {
      padding: 80px 20px;
      background: var(--white);
    }
    .team-title {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 8vw, 3.5rem);
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--dark);
      margin-bottom: 48px;
    }
    .team-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 24px;
    }
    .team-card {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 20px;
      padding: 24px;
      background: var(--cream);
      border-left: 3px solid var(--sand);
      transition: border-color 0.3s;
    }
    .team-card:hover { border-color: var(--accent); }
    .team-avatar {
      width: 88px; height: 88px;
      background: var(--sand);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      color: var(--warm-gray);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .team-name {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      color: var(--dark);
    }
    .team-role {
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--warm-gray);
      margin-top: 4px;
    }

    /* ===== CONTACT ===== */
    #contact {
      padding: 80px 20px;
      background: var(--charcoal);
      color: var(--cream);
    }
    .contact-headline {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 10vw, 5rem);
      font-weight: 300;
      line-height: 1;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .contact-headline em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent); }
    .contact-sub {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      line-height: 1.75;
      color: rgba(232,226,217,0.5);
      margin-bottom: 44px;
    }
    .contact-info {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 24px;
      margin-bottom: 48px;
    }
    .contact-item-label {
      font-size: 0.6rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(232,226,217,0.3);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .contact-item-value {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: var(--cream);
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .contact-item-value:active { color: var(--accent); }
    .contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
    .form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
    .form-label {
      font-size: 0.62rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(232,226,217,0.35);
    }
    .form-input, .form-textarea, .form-select {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      color: var(--cream);
      font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      padding: 15px 16px;
      outline: none;
      transition: border-color 0.2s;
      -webkit-appearance: none;
      border-radius: 0;
      width: 100%;
    }
    .form-input:focus, .form-textarea:focus, .form-select:focus {
      border-color: var(--accent);
    }
    .form-input::placeholder, .form-textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(232,226,217,0.25); }
    .form-textarea { height: 120px; resize: none; }
    .form-select option { background: var(--charcoal); }
    .form-submit {
      font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 400;
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      background: var(--cream);
      color: var(--dark);
      border: none;
      padding: 18px 32px;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: background 0.2s;
      width: 100%;
      -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
      touch-action: manipulation;
    }
    .form-submit:active { background: var(--accent); }
    .form-success-msg {
      display: none;
      padding: 18px;
      background: rgba(196,168,130,0.12);
      border: 1px solid var(--accent);
      color: var(--accent);
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      text-align: center;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }

    /* ===== Gallery Modal ===== */
    .gallery-overlay {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background: rgba(10,10,8,0.92);
      z-index: 500;
      display: none;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 20px;
    }
    .gallery-overlay.open { display: flex; }
    .gallery-modal {
      background: var(--dark);
      max-width: 900px;
      width: 100%;
      max-height: 90vh;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      overflow: hidden;
      position: relative;
    }
    .gallery-close {
      position: absolute;
      top: 16px; right: 16px;
      background: none;
      border: none;
      color: rgba(232,226,217,0.6);
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      z-index: 10;
      line-height: 1;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .gallery-close:hover { color: var(--cream); }
    .gallery-title {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 4vw, 1.8rem);
      color: var(--cream);
      padding: 24px 32px 16px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    }
    .gallery-slides {
      flex: 1;
      overflow: hidden;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      min-height: 300px;
      background: #111;
    }
    .gallery-slides img {
      max-width: 100%;
      max-height: 65vh;
      object-fit: contain;
      display: block;
    }
    .gallery-nav {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 24px;
      padding: 16px;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    }
    .gallery-prev, .gallery-next {
      background: none;
      border: 1px solid rgba(232,226,217,0.25);
      color: var(--cream);
      width: 40px; height: 40px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .gallery-prev:hover, .gallery-next:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
    .gallery-counter {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.15em;
      color: rgba(232,226,217,0.5);
      min-width: 50px;
      text-align: center;
    }

    /* ===== FOOTER ===== */
    footer {
      background: #111110;
      padding: 32px 20px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 16px;
      align-items: center;
      text-align: center;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    }
    .footer-logo {
      font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 500;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      text-decoration: none;
      color: var(--cream);
    }
    .footer-links { display: flex; gap: 24px; }
    .footer-links a {
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      text-decoration: none;
      color: rgba(232,226,217,0.35);
    }
    .footer-copy {
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      color: rgba(232,226,217,0.2);
    }

    /* ===== ANIMATIONS ===== */
    @keyframes fadeUp {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
      to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }
    @keyframes ticker {
      from { transform: translateX(0); }
      to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
    }

    /* ===== TABLET 640px+ ===== */
    @media (min-width: 640px) {
      nav { padding: 0 32px; }
      #hero { padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 60px) 32px 80px; }
      .hero-actions { flex-direction: row; }
      .btn-primary, .btn-ghost { width: auto; }
      #about { padding: 100px 32px; }
      #services { padding: 100px 32px; }
      .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
      #process { padding: 100px 32px; }
      #portfolio { padding: 100px 0; }
      .portfolio-header { padding: 0 32px; }
      .portfolio-grid { padding: 0 32px; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
      .portfolio-item:nth-child(1) { grid-column: 1 / -1; aspect-ratio: 21/9; }
      #brands { padding: 80px 0; }
      #reviews { padding: 100px 32px; }
      .reviews-score-banner { padding: 32px; }
      #team { padding: 100px 32px; }
      .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
      .team-card { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
      #contact { padding: 100px 32px; }
      footer { flex-direction: row; justify-content: space-between; padding: 32px; }
    }

    /* ===== DESKTOP 1024px+ ===== */
    @media (min-width: 1024px) {
      :root { --nav-h: 72px; }
      nav { padding: 0 60px; }
      .nav-desktop-links { display: flex; }
      .nav-cta-desktop { display: inline-block; }
      .hamburger { display: none; }
      #hero {
        min-height: 100vh;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        align-items: end;
        padding: 0 60px 80px;
      }
      .hero-bg-text { font-size: 18rem; }
      .hero-actions { flex-direction: row; }
      #about {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 80px;
        align-items: start;
        padding: 120px 60px;
      }
      #services { padding: 120px 60px; }
      .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
      #process { padding: 120px 60px; }
      .process-steps { flex-direction: row; gap: 0; overflow: hidden; }
      .step { flex-direction: column; border-bottom: none; border-right: 1px solid var(--sand); padding: 0 32px 0 0; min-width: 0; flex: 1; }
      .step:last-child { border-right: none; padding-right: 0; }
      .step-num { margin-bottom: 24px; }
      .portfolio-header { padding: 0 60px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; margin-bottom: 40px; }
      .portfolio-grid { padding: 0 60px; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
      .portfolio-item:nth-child(1) { grid-column: 1 / 3; aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
      #brands { padding: 120px 0 100px; }
      .brands-header { padding: 0 60px; }
      #reviews {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
        gap: 80px;
        align-items: start;
        padding: 120px 60px;
      }
      .reviews-header { margin-bottom: 0; }
      #team { padding: 120px 60px; }
      #contact {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 80px;
        padding: 120px 60px;
      }
      footer { padding: 40px 60px; }
    }