The Renaissance Nude
The Sackler Wing of Galleries. The Royal Academy, London. Until 2 June 2019 Arranged thematically, The Renaissance Nude exhibition brings together around 90 works in a variety of media and from different regions of Europe, examining the emergence of a dynamic visual tradition that permanently altered the character and values of European art. Works […]
SOROLLA, Master of Light
Sainsbury Wing, National Gallery, London. Until 7th July Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida (1863- 1923) is one of my favourite artists of all times. Not often the object of solo exhibitions outside Spain, this show put together by The National Gallery, in association with The National Gallery Ireland and the Museo Sorolla, Madrid, is the first […]
Lost in sustainable tranquility
The Gitcombe Estate, Devon. by Jeremy Webb Nestled in a beautiful, tranquil valley, the Gitcombe Estate is one of Devon’s delights. The five-star luxury Retreat property is the estate’s first new build and blends harmoniously with the existing Georgian buildings established when the site was a quarry. Devon is one of England’s most beautiful counties, […]
Bentley Beyond Fragrances
Olfactory journeys to spectacular landscapes by Lavinia Dickson-Robinson A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending the launch of Bentley Beyond’s first exclusive collection of precious fragrances.Three new fragrances make up the collection. Voyages have been part of ‘Bentley Motors’ identity since its founder, Owen Bentley, at the tender age of 14, […]
German design for long summer days outdoors
Awning designer Markilux, internationally renown for their timeless designs and top quality products, have launched a new cassette awning to rev up summer, the MX-3. With its casual round shape, Markilux emulates the soft curves and diversity of colour found in nature, and combines them with the best technology to develop this gracefully curved, colourful […]
Aston Martin DBS
Superleggera Tag Heuer Edition In celebration of its partnership with Swiss watch brand TAG Heuer, Aston Martin has launched the striking Aston Martin DBS Superleggera TAG Heuer Edition. Just 50 of these stunning sports cars will be made worldwide, finished in Monaco Black paint with red details, and built to a luxurious fixed specification. Each […]
The Jaguar F-Type Chequered Flag
70 years of feline power Jaguar’s sports car lineage spans 70 years, beginning with the XK120, which was, at its time, the world’s fastest production car. The XK 120 was successful on both the road and the race track, and was followed by the C-type, probably one of the most beautiful race cars ever and […]
Maserati Levante S Granlusso
Passione Italiana Unmistakably Italian, the Levante launched a couple of years ago, offering Maserati lovers the chance to join into the increasingly popular world of SUVs. Handsome and elegant, like everything Maserati does, the Levante is instantly recognizable for its imposing grille, which was inspired by the Alfieri concept, and pays homage to historic Maserati […]
Touker Suleyman
With more than 40 years experience as an entrepreneur, Touker Suleyman became a household name in the UK thanks to his participation in Dragon’s Den, where he has invested in numerous businesses, helping promising entrepreneurs realise their dreams. In the business community, he is best known for taking fashion brands Hawes & Curtis and Ghost, from the brink of bankruptcy to […]
Under The Midday Sun
Even in the remotest locations on earth, luxury and adventure can still be found. Our Adventure Correspondent, Hugh Francis Anderson, travelled to the Atacama Desert, Chile, to discover more. The midday sun projects itself over the desert with undisturbed power. My horse breathes heavily as he climbs the dunes ahead, and a light breeze sends […]
