As the daughter of Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall, and the protagonist of copious international brand campaigns, Elizabeth “Lizzy” Scarlett Jagger is
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Treasure Hunting Through the Galleria Borghese
The Galleria Borghese exhibition Metamorphoses is the second incarnation of the innovative collaboration between the Galleria Borghese in Rome and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Here in Rome, the exhibition arises from the very heart of the collection, which showcases art from the finest masters and iconic works spanning two millennia. The exhibition in Rome is […]
Italian Summer Dressed in Maiolica Gialla
Dolce&Gabbana’s DG Resort returns to Hotel Cala di Volpe for summer 2026, turning it into a living extension of the luxury maison’s world. This time, the house brings its Maiolica Gialla print to the two terraces of the Atrium Bar, one of the most recognisable gathering places on the Costa Smeralda. Expect decorated cabanas, hand-painted […]
Party Dressing in Full Glam
This season, we are dressing for the occasion. Silk, tulle, feathers and precious gems bring colour, movement and plenty of sparkle. Bustier lines, asymmetric cuts, ruffles, mesh and structured coat dresses bring plenty of drama. Some silhouettes frame the body with precision; others open into volume and movement. The jewellery keeps pace. Pearls bring softness, […]
The Architect Building Her Own Design Empire
An internationally acclaimed interior designer, architect and businesswoman, Dara Huang is a bolt of creativity, energy and business acumen all rolled into one. Speaking over Zoom, Dara is in the U.S. visiting family, yet already rearing to go, determined to give an honest, “not fluffy” account of who she is and her journey to date. […]
Martin Smith’s Solar Orbiter Enters the MB&F Universe
Martin Smith’s watch winder, the Solar Orbiter looks as if it had travelled from Thra, the three-sunned world of Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal. More precisely, it may have escaped from Aughra’s observatory: all brass spheres, silver discs and improbable arms revolving around a private cosmology. In the film, Aughra’s enormous orrery predicts the Great […]
Everything You Need for Your Next Escape
Packing well is an art of its own. This summer, make room for swimwear with personality, headphones that go the distance, a couple of beauty essentials for life in transit and smart accessories that bring order to even the most ambitious suitcase. Our summer travel edit has the essentials covered before you even reach the […]
Luxury Watch and Wine Pairings for Collectors
Luxury watch and wine pairings are not simply about taste. For collectors, both worlds reward patience, precision, provenance and craft. In haute horlogerie and fine wine, value is often found in what cannot be rushed: a hand-finished movement, a carefully aged vintage, a rare clone of a grape, or a
Four Seasons Resort Seychelles – Desroches Island
At first, I thought I’d imagined it. Not a full shape. Just something slightly off in the water. Then it moved. We were standing just off Aquarium Beach at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles Desroches Island, fins half on, the sea flat before the light started to drop. Nasreen Khan, the
NASA's Return to Deep Space
Choosing to go to the Moon in this decade is no longer about putting a man or woman on its surface, but a much grander ambition: to use new technological feats to push lunar exploration further than ever before – and, ultimately, to enable a crewed mission to Mars. On
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Eastern Mediterranean Cooking Finds its Summer Rhythm in St James’s
Al fresco dining is one of the little pleasures of summer. As the days get longer and the temperatures rise, London’s terraces, courtyards and rooftops bloom, drawing the city outdoors for long lunches, early suppers and those golden-hour dinners that make even a working week feel like a holiday. In
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A Father’s Day Edit with Spirit
Father’s Day calls for something with a little more thought than the usual last-minute bottle. Whether he leans towards a finely made gin, a serious Italian red, a crisp white for summer lunches or Champagne with real occasion value, this edit brings together drinks with personality, provenance and refinement. PIO
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Couture, Cakes and a Touch of Surrealism
Created to coincide with the V&A’s Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art, Fashion Becomes Tea takes one of London’s most civilised rituals and gives it a surrealist wink. The hotel is only minutes from the museum, which makes the experience feel like a delicious postscript to the exhibition itself. The V&A’s show
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MasterChef Flair Arrives in Wimbledon
Tucked along the Ridgway in Wimbledon Village, MasterChef winner Alex Webb has opened Orion. As you walk in, the room is immediately calming – cool tones, clean lines and tables laid with quiet precision. We were instantly greeted by the lovely host and manager, Alice. We were swiftly brought a
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Celebrating Cinema and Craftmanship
At the 98th Oscars, taking place on 15 March 2026, Rolex continues its partnership with the Academy as proud sponsor of the Greenroom, a private backstage retreat at the Oscars, reserved for the ceremony’s key talent to relax and unwind as the show progresses. Although some form of backstage “green
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A Weekend at the Kohler Waters Spa, Old Course Hotel, St Andrews
Named as ‘Scottish Spa of the Year 2024’ by The Sunday Times, the Old Course Hotel offers Scotland’s most advanced contrast therapy experience and is launching a series of exclusive and transformative seasonal wellness retreats. With sweeping views over the Old Course and a location in the ‘Home of Golf’,
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Re-energise Your Cells at the Vivamayr Clinic
We pay close attention to what we eat, how we move and how we sleep, yet the role oxygen plays in cellular energy is often overlooked. Originally designed to support the recovery of professional athletes, Intermittent Hypoxic Hyperoxic Therapy (IHHT), sometimes called “cellular interval training”, guides the body through controlled
Business
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A Fifth-Generation Legacy in Langhe
Founded in 1881, in northern Italy’s historic Alba, Pio Cesare has been producing elegant Barolo and Barbaresco wines for five generations. The work of its late proprietor, Pio Boffa (1954-2021), elevated the winery’s international status, establishing Pio Cesare as a benchmark brand in the Langhe region of Piedmont. When Pio’s
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Riccardo Bisazza on Venice’s Last Live-Fire Mosaic Furnace
What does Orsoni Venezia 1888, Venice’s last live-fire furnace, have to offer the world of modern luxury? We speak to Riccardo Bisazza, president of the historic Venetian producer of smalti, glass mosaics and gold mosaics, about heritage, craftsmanship and the future of a 138-year-old art. Riccardo Bisazza is a man
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How the New CEO is Reviving the Legendary Watchmaker's Fortunes
Sharply dressed, engaging and enthusiastic about all things Breguet, CEO Gregory Kissling is a man on a mission. It is no secret in the watch world that the jewel in the Swatch Group crown has not performed as it would have been expected over the last few years. But cometh
Science
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How science is reshaping what – and how – we eat.
In Future of Food, the Science Museum delivers a compelling deep-dive into how science and innovation are revolutionising the way we grow, cook, and consume food. With more than 100 thought-provoking objects on display – from 3,500-year-old Egyptian sourdough to lab-grown beef steak and cricket burgers – the free exhibition
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Humanity’s boldest messenger carries our hopes across the Cosmic Sea
There is something intrinsically romantic about a lone spacecraft drifting through the infinite horizon. It valiantly continues to communicate, even if its time is finite. In February this year, travelling at 61,197 km/h (38,026 mph) relative to the sun, Voyager 1 crossed the 25-billion-kilometre mark (about 15.6 billion miles) from
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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
Conservation
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Indigenous Wisdom for a Planet in Crisis
From a blazing fire pit at Highgrove to global climate summits, Indigenous leader Mindahi Bastida is urging the world to listen again to the Earth. It is a glorious sunny July day in the gardens at Highgrove, King Charles’ grand estate in Gloucestershire. The monarch is one of a ring
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Her Life, her Work and the Birth of Seas4Life
Courageous, entrepreneurial and quietly formidable, Julie Church has spent three decades working to protect the marine life of the Western Indian Ocean, from the Red Sea to South Africa. As founder and CEO of Seas4Life, she now translates that commitment into carefully designed sea safaris: journeys that place guests in
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How “Jaws” became the shark's greatest champion
When Jaws was released half a century ago, it instantly sank its teeth into our consciousness – and has never loosened its grip. Steven Spielberg’s gripping masterpiece follows three mismatched men – aquaphobic Chief Brody (Roy Scheider), passionate ichthyologist Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) and salty shark fisherman Quint (Robert Shaw) – hunting the
Philanthropy
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Equal Rights Are Not Yet Equal
As the daughter of Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall, and the protagonist of copious international brand campaigns, Elizabeth “Lizzy” Scarlett Jagger is synonymous with fame. However, her rock royalty status and jet-setting career (model, activist, global ambassador) hasn’t distracted her from one particular passion: advocating for the passage of the
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NORQAIN Returns to Soccer Aid for UNICEF
NORQAIN’s return to Soccer Aid for UNICEF marks the cementing of a relationship that started last year, when the independent Swiss watchmaker made its debut as Official Timekeeper. This year is a special milestone, the 20th anniversary of the charity event. Founded in 2006, the match has now raised more
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Catalonia Gives a Voice to Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
In Spain, gender-based violence remains a devastating and deeply rooted reality. Almost one in three women over the age of 16 has suffered violence from a partner or former partner, and many have experienced sexual violence beyond a relationship. Yet around 70 percent of victims never report their abuser, often
