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Seven Secret Histories by Carol Woolton

If Jewels Could Talk is an original history of humanity through jewellery. Carol Woolton writes with authority and passion, both of which make this book an easy and interesting read, taking us from cave times to the present through the objects we have used for self-adornment. Woolton has chosen seven items: hoops, rings, beads, charms, […]

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 skin and hair look the […]

Oslo Runway promotes flourishing Norwegian design

On a recent visit to Oslo Runway – an annual showcase dedicated to promoting Norwegian design talent across the capital city – any preconceptions I had about Scandinavian clothing were blown out of the water. When you consider their riches, it’s hardly surprising that the World Happiness Report consistently lists the people of Norway in […]

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, […]

Let’s have some serious electrifying fun

Founded by a former NASA engineer, Zero Motorcycles was born to push the boundaries of technology and design. Like many great ideas, it all started in a garage, with the intention of transforming the riding experience on an electric bike. Zero has changed the narrative for good. Electric riding is no longer the domain of […]

A remote paradise in the Indian Ocean

Alphonse Island, a five-star idyl on one of the Seychelles’ most entrancing Outer Islands is possibly the most remote and paradisiac place I’ve ever been to. Situated just south of the equator, Alphonse Island is not just far, but many light-years from the madding crowd. The island has no cars, no TVs and only designated […]

Spectacular Asian cuisine, fabulous cocktails and top skyline views of London

Following an extensive refurbishment, luxury hotel ME London has reopened Radio Rooftop, one of the most fabulous places I’ve visited this summer in London. Radio has it all: cool music, excellent Asian food and cocktails to die for. A lift from a side entrance to the hotel gives guests direct

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

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

A taste of La Dolce Vita

Buzzy, vibrant and with a bit of a 1950s retro vibe, Harry’s Victoria has changed the restaurant landscape around the eponymous London station, bringing a much needed touch of classic Italian glam. At Harry’s Victoria you can choose to dine at its al fresco terrace, a private dining room for

The finest oysters and Champagne pairings

Oysters are such a popular delicacy that they have earned their own official week. Starting on Monday 5th August for a week, National Oyster Week celebrates these delicious molluscs. Our editor-in-chief brings us here her selection of oysters and champagnes to pair with them. There are many different types of

Indulge yourself during National Oyster Week

These days, we consider oysters a luxury food, but until the 19th century, they were mostly nourishment for the poor, who would eat them as a substitute for meat. With National Oyster Week round the corner, we asked our Editor-in-Chief – a self-confessed oyster lover – to find the best oysters

Top Nikkei cuisine in a club-like setting

The lovechild between a nightclub in Mykonos and a Manhattan SOHO restaurant, Piraña London brings the best of Nikkei cuisine – Peruvian Japanese fusion – to London in a club-like setting sure to set the tone for an unforgettable evening. As you cross the threshold of Piraña London, you enter a world

Film

Lifestyle

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

The city of the future comes to London

Until the 26th of July, a delegation from the Diriyah Company is at Harrods London showing models of the 14km2 development considered by most as a pioneering example of future urban planning. The intention is to transform this ancestral site 15 minutes from downtown Riyadh into a global hub for

Pioneers of the Exceptional – Vacheron Constantin celebrates Harrods’ 175th anniversary

Harrods, the world’s most famous luxury department store, is marking its 175th anniversary with all manner of exciting celebrations and special-edition products. The Swiss maison of haute horlogerie Vacheron Constantin has joined in with a unique Les Cabinotiers watch presented at an immersive experience titled, Pioneers of the Exceptional. From

Business

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Creating circularity and ‘second life’ products

As we are seeing such severe changes in climates across the globe, it is time for us to question our consumer and shopping habits. We should look for brands that are creative, sustainable and committed to be positive agents of change in what concerns the future of our planet. Circularity,

Philanthropy

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

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

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 –