Despite the general acclaim by critics and public alike, Angelina Jolie missed an Oscar nomination for her performance in the biopic Maria.
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The fiery mezzo shaking up the global opera stage
Whatever it takes to be an opera star these days, walking on stilts isn’t a widely recognised requirement. Nor is dressing up as a gorilla. But they’re useful sidelines for Aigul Akhmetshina, who has done both in her meteorically ascendant, if still young career. Modern stage directors ask a lot from singers: you can find […]
The most desirable postcode on Earth?
Sotogrande 11310 is rapidly becoming one of the most sought-after postcodes on the planet. The latest sales data shows that this highly exclusive area on the southern end of the Costa del Sol in Spain is now rivalling Monaco, St Tropez, Mayfair and The Hamptons as the most desirable destination on Earth. Its unique 11310 […]
Modern Turkish jewellery and sophisticated piercing in the heart of Mayfair
In a significant move that underscores its global ambitions, Turkish fine jewellery brand Kismet by Milka has unveiled its first UK flagship store at 110 New Bond Street, London. This opening marks the brand’s 16th international boutique, following its recent expansion in Dubai. Founded in 2009 by Milka Karaağaçlı İnce, Kismet by Milka has […]
Breaking all the rules
After witnessing the long queues to the Studio Underd0g stand snaking around the London venue for British Watchmakers’ Day back in March, our Editor-in-Chief Julia Pasarón couldn’t resist finding out more about the man causing the disruption: Richard Benc. Richard ended up in watchmaking more out of chance than passion. With a degree in product design, […]
Why Nomos Glashütte’s Club Sport Neomatik Worldtimer wowed the Watches & Wonders crowds
In just six years’ time, it’ll be a century since Swiss watchmaker Louis Cottier – in response to increasing use of transcontinental trains, ocean liners and passenger-based aviation –created a timepiece whose rotating and fixed rings reflected the world time-zones which had been established in 1883. Since then, international transit has not only been democratised, […]
Outstanding luxury golf resorts in Europe
As preparations are under way for the first major championship of the year at Augusta in the US, the season in Europe is emerging from its winter hiatus. Time spent outdoors with loved ones, or in a profoundly green space, can be soul balm. Golf fanatic and mother of two, Juliet Taylor Foster, explores some […]
Cocktails are a girl’s best friend
Prompted by the current Cartier exhibition at the V&A, The K Bar at The Kensington has created a cocktail menu inspired by precious stones, “Hidden Gems”. Diamonds, rubies, emeralds and amethysts are attracting both London residents and guests of the hotel to this award-winning jewel, a favourite among cocktail lovers
The unsung hero of the environment turns 60
Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species provides a vital service to us all. It is the world’s most far-reaching information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species, watching over them with the care of a doting parent. It
The famed Italian fashion house and Axiom Space reach next frontier
Space is an unforgiving environment. It is cold and inhospitable and has no understanding of fashion designers and their processes. There is no “air kissing” in the vacuum of space. Yet, in October 2024, at the International Astronautical Congress, Axiom Space and Prada revealed the flight design of the Axiom
Gourmet
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A modest front, a superb cellar
Nestled in the heart of Covent Garden, Bedford Street Wines looks too inviting not to go in. Although it is very small, the space is cleverly used and the atmosphere effortlessly relaxed. High stools, wine barrels doubling as tables, and a communal table that anchors the room, together with shelves
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My kind of place to while the evening away
If you’re looking for a place with the ambience of a drawing room and the sophistication of a gentleman’s club to sip on a cocktail and while away the evening, look no further than Scarfes Bar. Evoking a convivial and sophisticated yet intimate atmosphere, and located a short distance from
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A tribute to a woman of strength and spirit
Renowned Champagne house Louis Roederer releases its 2022 vintage “Hommage à Camille” wines: Camille Charmont 2022 (red) and Camille Volibarts 2022 (white). The woman behind the brand, Camille Olry-Roederer, was nothing short of extraordinary. She took the helm of Champagne Louis Roederer on the sudden death of her second husband
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Swoon-worthy restaurants for St Valentine’s
Valentine’s Day is an occasion for romance, red roses – and refined dining. One of the best ways of sealing a relationship is by sharing the pleasure of exquisite food. As a couple, few things beat the delight of enjoying a gourmet experience together. Our expert team of Epicureans have
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Lifestyle
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The products your skin and hair need to dazzle this season
Our curated selection of skincare and haircare will awaken your complexion and revive your tresses, as if the goddess of spring herself had touched you with her grace. These products bring together the best natural ingredients and compounds to infuse your skin with radiance and renewal straight from nature’s embrace.
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The facial that keeps the surgeon away
As winter fades, skin often looks dull, tired, and lacking its usual plumpness. Fine lines seem deeper, brown spots more pronounced, redness more evident… basically, it is time to indulge yourself with a treatment that will bring spring to your face. The 111 Harley street ClearLift Laser facial promises revitalisation
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The power of nature
The Kronenhof Spa is nestled within the Grand Hotel Kronenhof Pontresina. Literally. They dug below the historic hotel to create a spectacular spa that looks as though it’s been carved into the side of the mountain. Situated in the Engadin, a long Alpine valley region in the Swiss Alps –
Business
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The beautiful mind driving Bovet into the future
The vice president of Bovet, Audrey Raffy, is most definitely a rising star in the watch industry. Her cosmopolitan background, natural intelligence and exceptional qualifications are the tools with which she is taking the company into the future, navigating one of the most competitive sectors in luxury. Audrey has Lebanese
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The making of a master
In a studio-workshop at the bottom of her west London garden is a white jeweller’s workbench that was built for Sabine Roemer by her uncle Werner when she was 15 years old and deeply committed to becoming a jeweller. At this bench, she has created framed animal artworks for Nelson
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Taking Britain for a ride
After meeting at university and becoming best mates, Seb Inglis-Jones and William Stirrup swore that one day they’d run a business together. In 2018, they made good on their promise and became the proud names behind one of the finest examples of British manufacturing: Maeving motorcycles. I meet Inglis-Jones as
Science
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Bigorexia, the reverse form of anorexia plaguing male teenagers
Bigorexia in teenagers is growing at an alarming pace. This form of reverse anorexia is described as the obsession with achieving a bulky and heavily muscled body, often resulting in unhealthy changes in diet, obsessively going to the gym, social isolation and in some cases, taking dangerous steroids which can
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In pursuit of the Northern Lights
Since the beginning of human history, the elusive Northern Lights have inspired artists and puzzled scientists in equal measure. As we reach the peak of a solar cycle in 2024, chances of witnessing the spellbinding spectacle of the Aurora Borealis dramatically increase. In this article, our Editor-in-Chief, Julia Pasarón, explains
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Quantum mechanics
Quantum mechanics (QM) is the study of matter and energy at the microscopic level. QM makes bizarre predictions about how matter works. For example, quantum entanglement occurs when two or more particles become correlated such that measuring the state of one instantaneously affects the state of the other, even if
Conservation
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The search for the elusive Jacquot, the emerald island’s national bird
A few months ago I went birdwatching to St Lucia in search of the elusive Jacquot, the island’s national bird, and learnt about biodiversity, endangered species and the power of environmental activism. My wife and I are nearing the end of an eight-hour hike up a vertiginous mountain trail. We
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A story of peacock spiders, seabirds and koalas
The collective actions of animals over millions of years have shaped the planet’s climate to make it habitable for all. Our addiction to fossil fuels has become a smoke screen for this facet of reality. It’s true that humans are the major cause of climate change. However, the solutions aren’t
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Changing the economics of deforestation
In 2019, I visited northern Peru to travel to an area of rainforest that had, at one time, seemed destined to disappear. I was part of a team supporting a successful conservation project in the Amazon, known as the Alto Mayo REDD+ Project, set up in 2008 by Conservation International
Philanthropy
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Louis Vuitton rewards independent genius
Anyone who knows a little about the time, dedication and passion it takes to become a watchmaker, would understand why Raúl Pagès, winner of the first-ever Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives, was reduced to tears as he approached the stage to receive the coveted prize from Jean Arnault
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Bulgari and Save The Children celebrate their enduring partnership
With the world so often in turmoil, it’s often the children who are the most vulnerable, and that gives even deeper meaning to the long-running partnership between Bulgari and Save The Children. Since 2009, the time-honored Italian jewelry house has stood side-by-side with the children’s charity, and they have chosen
- Lifestyle, Philanthropy
Bicester Village and Collagerie Art Shop support local charities
Christmas shopping can be a daunting experience not suitable for the faint-hearted. Aware of how off-putting the idea of wrestling other shoppers for the last must-have item and queueing at tills can be, Bicester Village invites its customers to a very different experience. In collaboration with Collagerie Art Shop –
