How to spoil your mother on the 31st of March
by Lavinia Dickson-Robinson Spring is a time for rebirth, as gardens come back to life and burst into bloom after the long deep winter sleep. So, what better time of the year to celebrate Mother’s Day? We all know how much love mothers give and how much they sacrifice for us. Once a year, the […]
THREE BLONDES in a BENTLEY
Jo Foley chronicles a road trip to remember. It was a quiet afternoon in San Sebastian, the time of the day when most of the locals were indulging in that ancient Spanish practice called siesta, while many of the visitors were taking in the sights, strolling along the esplanade or relaxing at the beach. The […]
Buccellati’s new Paris boutique
A new dazzling star on the Rue Saint-Honoré Words: Lavinia Dickson-Robinson Who could have possibly thought that the famous Parisian Rue Saint- Honoré, could become any more magical? Like London’s Bond Street, the Rue Saint- Honoré is the by word of excellence for luxury shopping; a destination for those who crave true luxury and beauty, […]
GLASHÜTTE ORIGINAL
A legend of watchmaking in the heart of Saxony Words: Lavinia Dickson-Robinson Once upon a time, as time goes by, old father time… There are innumerable expressions to describe the elusive character of time, a most sought after commodity in our fast paced world. Very few companies in the watch industry have known how to […]
The Longines World’s Best Racehorse Awards
On Wednesday January 23, Longines and the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA), hosted the 2018 Longines World’s Best Racehorse and Longines World’s Best Horse Race ceremony at the Landmark hotel, in London. With an equal rating of 130, Winx and Cracksman were together declared the 2018 Longines World’s Best Racehorses. Winx has been in […]
PRINCESS R35
An entirely new class of yacht Two years ago, Princess Yachts promised a revolution and this is what the Plymouth based yacht manufacturers have delivered with the new R35. The R35 isn’t just the fastest Princess yet, she also redefines innovation, quality and performance within the world of luxury yachts. This sleek and provocative boat […]
The new Bamford GMT
A watch for the adventurer George Bamford’s name is synonymous with personalised luxury products, having made a very successful career by customizing luxury time pieces. George’s passion and fresh approach to watchmaking clearly shows in his latest creation, the Bamford GMT, his first watch to house the Swiss Made self-winding Sellita SW330-1 movement with 25 […]
Robert Lawrence MC
A real life by a real hero The Falklands war in 1982 resulted in 649 Argentines and 255 Britons killed; thousands were injured. Among the 777 British service men wounded was Captain Robert Alisdair Davidson Lawrence MC, who lost 43% of his brain, and the use of his left arm after being shot in the […]
Stephen Weiss, The Invisible Scars of War
Co-edited by Sid Vasili G.I. Weiss enrolled in the army when he was 18 against his father’s wishes, and was, after training, deployed with the 143rd infantry regiment of the 36th (Texas) Infantry division. He survived Anzio and the Liberation of Rome, took part in the combined landing and liberation of southern France and […]
The I-M Formidable Women Awards 2018
Sponsored by PEACH On October 9th at ETHOS in central London, we celebrated the first edition of the I-M Formidable Women Awards, hosted by the talented journalist Kat Brown. This year has marked the 100th anniversary of women obtaining the right to vote in Britain. At present we have a female Prime Minister in the […]
