Praised for her emotional depth, versatility and fearless choices over a four-decade career, Laura Dern is that rare breed of Hollywood actress
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From MCA Chicago to Arts Leadership Praxis
There is no such thing as overnight success. Jadine Collingwood, Pamela Alper Associate Curator at MCA Chicago, has carved her own path through the world of art, moving between scholarship, institutional practice and contemporary exhibition-making with a consistent interest in performance, feminist theory, new media and the pressures produced by contemporary life. At the MCA, […]
The First All-Female British Team to Take on the Dakar Rally
What does it really take to complete the Dakar Rally? Not glamour, not bravado, but stamina, nerve and the kind of determination that keeps going when the body, the machine and the odds are all working against you. In the new Spring issue of I-M Inquisitive Minds, Simon de Burton tells the extraordinary story of […]
Claiming Her Own Space
Marlene Marie is entering a decisive chapter in her career, one defined by herself. With campaigns for luxury brands such as Jimmy Choo, Harrods and Alaia; and acting roles in films and television dramas, success is finally here. Discipline, patience and long-term vision rather than luck have shaped her ascent. In this exclusive interview with […]
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 the hour, and cometh the […]
The Mechanics of a Moving Sky
Roger Dubuis debuts its Rarities programme, a vehicle for one-offs and client-led projects with the Moonlight Excalibur, a watch that feels like a technical and visual exercise pushed to its limits. The RD115 calibre (is the star of the horological show) sits literally at the centre of it. The tourbillon is placed in the middle […]
Art, Access and Discovery in the World’s Greatest Cultural Gathering
Each spring, the art world descends on the Venice Biennale, that ever-shifting barometer of global creativity staged across the canals, palazzi and former industrial spaces of Venice. Running from 9 May to 22 November 2026, its 61st edition remains one of the most important moments in the cultural calendar, drawing artists, collectors, curators and the […]
Outstanding Andalusian Produce with a Touch of French Glamour
Part of the SO/Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort at the western end of Costa del Sol, El Cortijo Santa María pays homage to the eponymous traditional rural farmhouse, which many aristocrats and wealthy landowners once had – and some still do – in Andalusia. The name is not arbitrary. The restaurant
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
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
Gourmet
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French Classics Above the City Skyline
Perched above No.1 Poultry, Coq d’Argent has long held one of the most enviable positions in the City, with sweeping views over the Bank of England and the surrounding skyline. It operates year-round as a destination in its own right, thanks to its heated terraces, manicured rooftop garden and lively
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Cocktails with Precision, Charm and a Little Market Buzz
Borough in London has always been known as a hub for multicultural and diverse dining, From the world food pop up stalls in Borough market to the fine bars and restaurants along Borough High Road, many of us have experienced a taste of their flair. This week, I was invited
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A Modern Chic Turkish Experience
Something interesting is happening in Canary Wharf’s West Lane District. With its pedestrianised streets, pocket parks and independent shops, the area has the feeling of a newly imagined urban quarter, part New York, part nod to the district’s industrial past. Canary Wharf’s dining scene is expanding too, and slightly tucked
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Asian Flavours Above the City Skyline
Cé La Vi arrived at the top of Paddington Square a few months ago with all the advantages money can buy: Renzo Piano architecture, a handsome double-height perch on the 17th and 18th floors and a sweep across London that makes even the most jaded local stop mid-sentence. The brand
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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
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A Study in Milanese Understated Luxury
With the arrival of the 2026 winter Olympics in Italy, the Park Hyat Milan is upping its game and going for gold with its Montenapoleone Suite, the epitome of quiet luxury. As one of the “big four” fashion capitals alongside London, Paris and New York, the city of Milan has
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An Inside Look at Milan’s Most Legendary Hotel Suite
The Principe di Savoia is arguably the greatest Grande Dame of the Italian hotel aristocracy. Nearly a century old, this luxurious establishment is as fashionable today as it was when it first opened its doors in 1927. As part of the Dorchester Collection, everything and anything at the Principe di
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Engineering luxury for the next generation of collectors
According to Merriam-Webster, to be “on the vanguard” means to be at the forefront of a movement or development. Vanguart, a luxury watch brand emerging from the Swiss valleys, embodies this perfectly. From inception, it has focused on pioneering horology and harnessing the diverse skill sets of its founders. Formed
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The celebrity effect on the value of watches
From Novak Djokovic and Hublot to Leo di Caprio and Rolex or Zendaya and Bulgari, luxury timepieces have long been part of the star-studded spotlight. But just how much does a celebrity association actually boost the value of a watch? That’s the million-dollar question – or in some cases, much more.
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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.
Science
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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
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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
Conservation
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A plea to put an end to bottom trawling in our seas
Ocean, Sir David Attenborough’s latest documentary, exposes the curse of modern-day industrial fishing: bottom trawling. Sir David cannot contain his anger. This highly destructive practice is laying waste to marine life all over the globe. It involves gigantic trawlers pulling a massive metal beam across the ocean floor and driving
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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
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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
Philanthropy
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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
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The Bicester Collection Celebrates Trailblazing Women Entrepreneurs
In a world where talent is universal but opportunity is not, The Bicester Collection’s Unlock Her Future Prize stands as a rare, decisive intervention. Designed to fuel women-led social ventures, the Prize recognises a truth too often overlooked: women are already driving change, what they need is access, investment, and
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Pedal Power Drives Breakthroughs at The Royal Marsden
A cancer diagnosis is life-altering. For Marianne Butler, receiving this news in 2013 set in motion not just a journey of personal resilience, but the birth of one of the UK’s most inspiring charity movements: Le Cure. What began as a challenge between friends and family has now raised millions
