Damian Hurley was born famous. Even though his mother, Elizabeth Hurley, put her career on hold to look after him, paparazzi would
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Nurturing creativity through art, education and nature
The Duke of Richmond and Gordon has announced a new creative endeavour to the rich palette of the Goodwood Estate: The Goodwood Art Foundation, which will open in May 2025. Covering 11,000 acres of ravishing West Sussex countryside, the Goodwood Estate is already world-famous for hosting some of the biggest and most prestigious events in the […]
The world’s first zero-emissions villa
Located on the hills of Sotogrande, one of the most sought-after destinations in southern Europe among lovers of golf, polo and luxury life in general, Villa Noon is billed as the world’s first zero-emissions villa. Not only that, Villa Noon also generates its own water… from the sun. Viewed as a ground-breaking achievement in sustainable […]
A homage to the passing of time
With the Rapiécé-Reprisé 2024 collection, Olga Berluti revisits the story of the shoes and clothes that men wear. In a rare interview in 2007, she stated, “I do not dress the foot, I dress the man” and, as a fourth-generation shoemaker – her Italian grandfather Alessandro having established the brand in 1895 – she knows […]
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, […]
Futuristic horology
The De Bethune DB28XP Steel Wheels Tourbillon is the latest ultra-thin timepiece in the iconic collection, characterized by its futuristic aesthetics. The unique stylised bridge on the dial holds the movement gears, escapement, and hands. It is a striking blend of artistic design and technical innovation. While the look is instantly recognisable, the mechanical movement, […]
Our top winter sun destinations this holiday season
For those of us in the UK living through the greyest days of the year, there could be no greater Christmas gift than a spell in the sun. Everybody needs that vitamin D boost to help them through the darkness of December. Curated by our expert travel team, here we bring you our top five […]
An Italian gem in the heart of London’s Soho
40 Dean Street is, without a doubt, one of the best Italian restaurants in London. There are no checked mantle tops here, olive trees, or any of the other cliches you’ll normally find in an Italian establishment. The ambience is welcoming and lively, the decoration, eclectic, warm and full of
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
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
Gourmet
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Our selection of white and red wines to surprise and impress
Whether you have a proper cellar or just a modest rack in your kitchen, having a good selection of high-quality wines at home at Christmas helps you elevate festive family meals or enhance the enjoyment of entertaining friends during the holidays. However, the last thing you’ll probably want to do
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Must-haves in your bar cart this season
Family reunions, gatherings with friends… Christmas is a time to celebrate with others and having your bar stocked with a few well chosen high-quality drinks does make a difference. At I-M Inquisitive Minds we have picked five premium spirits that are a little bit unusual and will most certainly enhance
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Top seafood from the British Isles in the heart of Covent Garden
The Oystermen is the restaurant in Covent Garden to enjoy the best seafood culinary experience in London in an easy and relaxed environment. Simply decorated with lots of wood, white paint and checkboard tablecloths covered with paper, the place reminds me of my favourite seafood joints in the coast of
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Cristal Rosé turns 50
For the 50th anniversary of Cristal Rosé, Julia Pasarón travelled to the Louis Roederer estate in Champagne to discover the story behind this unique wine and meet the people who have put their hearts and souls into creating this expression of the finest winemaking. Cristal is undoubtedly one of the
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The Essential kit to avoid sun damage
Despite all the information out there, it seems suncare remains a major blind spot for Brits. Based on research by La Roche-Posay* published a few weeks ago, I unveil here the most common misunderstandings on the topic and suggest products that will help you avoid sun damage and help your
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Reset your body and mind at the exclusive luxury resort on Lake Lucerne
With its gifted location and state-of-the-art facilities, Bürgenstock Resort is the ideal place for a wellbeing holiday this summer. Here guests enjoy Fresh Alpine air, majestic mountains and peaceful silence, and have the chance to experience specific treatments and packages designed to help you relax, unwind and revitalise. Bürgenstock is
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The Essential kit to avoid sun damage
Despite of all the information out there, it seems suncare remains a major blind spot for Brits. Based on research by La Roche-Posay*published a few weeks ago, here I unveil the most common misunderstanding on the topic and suggest a list of products that will help you avoid sun damage
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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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
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A physiotherapist’s view on the importance of good posture
With the rise in desk-based jobs and digital dependence, our posture often falls victim to the demands of the workplace. A sedentary lifestyle, prolonged hours hunched over screens and poor sitting positions have led to a significant increase in back and neck problems among working professionals. As an extended-scope practitioner,
Conservation
- Conservation
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
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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 –
