The new Bentley Continental GT with Twin-Turbocharged W12 engine
A grand-tourer with a racing heart Once again Bentley has surprised us with a car of impeccable design and outstanding performance (0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 333 km/h). All of Bentley’s heritage and craftsmanship come together in the new Continental GT to deliver the most outstanding looking coupé completed with […]
Are we in control of the evolution of our species?
By Toscanie Hulett The first thing that springs to mind when we talk about evolution is undoubtedly Darwin’s theory of natural selection. This theory, mostly unrefuted by today’s scientific community, remains the primary reference point when studying the evolution of our species: Homo Sapiens. The definition of evolution currently stands as the change in the […]
London Design Biennale 2018
Emotional States Somerset House 4-23 September, London By Lavinia Dickson-Robinson A highlight of the global design calendar, London Design Biennale sees some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious designers, innovators and curators gather in the capital to show how design impacts our very being and every aspect of our lives. In response to the […]
Inspired By The Elegance Of Classical Ballet
Will Odell’s Cambré Collection By Lavinia Dickson-Robinson At the tender age of 35, the very talented jewellery designer William Odell has once again surprised us with a heavenly new collection, the Cambré. Inspired by the grace and movement of the eponymous ballet move, which is at the centre of almost any ballet piece, the Cambré […]
Quimera
THE FINEST TERRACE IN SEVILLE HAS VIEWS OF THE PLAZA DE ESPAÑA Sevilla is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, full of history and art forged in a cauldron of multiple cultures and peoples mixing together over the centuries. Located in the most southern region of Spain, Andalucía, Sevilla […]
The Panerai Challenger Trophy
Bringing sailing to young people from all backgrounds The third week of July, like every year, the old port of Cowes on the Isle of Wight and the legendary Solent – the strait separating the island from the mainland, famous for its unique and challenging combination of winds and tides – has played host to Panerai […]
Sounds and Sorcery
Celebrating Disney’s Fantasia The Vaults, Leake Street, London SE1 7NN. Until September 30th Fantasia is one of my favourite movies of all times. The first time my father showed us a clip in Super 8 back in the early 80s, I fell in love with it. Then came the VCR tape and I ended up […]
Barnes Film Festival
The British film industry has always been admired and respected all over the world. Never more so than now. We are after all, the nation of David Niven, the Fox Dynasty, Laurence Olivier, Dame Maggie Smith, Rupert Everett, Daniel Day-Lewis and so many more that this list could be a kilometre long! Film is a […]
Srishti Shah
Traditional values for futuristic jewellery Winner of the Cartier Award for jewellery design 2018 (part of the Central Saint Martins BA Jewellery Design Awards), at just 21 years of age, Srishti Shah finds inspiration in the traditional concepts of her Indian roots and combines them with modern styles and digital technology to bring her […]
Property hotspots – The Côte d’Azur
The Côte d’Azur is long established as an area for residential investment and second-home ownership. One of the first modern resorts, it can trace its origins back to its days as a winter retreat for the British upper class, European aristocracy and American captains of industry at the end of the 18th century. Life on […]
