Shawn Ryan and the Meaning of Hero
As a former US Navy SEAL, clandestine CIA contractor, Vigilance Elite founder and host of The Shawn Ryan Show, Shawn Ryan is a man of several lives. In this edited extract from Susan Foster’s interview, he reflects on fame, family, institutional mistrust and why protecting exploited children has become his most urgent mission. Heroism is […]
LIZZY JAGGER
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 Equal Rights Amendment. In this […]
The Sporting Spirit
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 than £121 million for children […]
Ara Jo! – Theatre Breaks the Silence
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 through fear, shame or a […]
Unlock Her Future Prize 2025 – South Asia Edition
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 visibility. Now in its 2025 […]
Le Cure: Scaling the Alps for Cancer Research
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 for pioneering cancer research at […]
Annabel’s for the Amazon
Since 2019, the legendary London private members’ club Annabel’s, in partnership with The Caring Family Foundation (TCFF), has transformed its opulent Mayfair setting into a stage for environmental and humanitarian activism. Their annual Annabel’s for the Amazon campaign blends glamour with purpose, mobilising funds, art and attention to safeguard the Brazilian Amazon – and uplift the […]
Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives
In a world where artisanal watchmaking is often overshadowed by mass production, Louis Vuitton continues to champion independent talent with the announcement of the 20 semi-finalists for the 2025–2026 Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives. Created in collaboration with La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton, the Prize is more than a competition, it’s a […]
Vacheron Constantin Artisan Residency at the Met
At a special event on 5 June 2025 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Vacheron Constantin unveiled an 18-month artisan residency, part of the Maison’s 270th anniversary celebrations and the latest chapter in its partnership with The Met, begun two years ago. The three artisans chosen for this inaugural residency stood apart […]
Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrates London Craft Week 2024
Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Michalengelo Foundation come together at London Craft Week 2024. The week-long festival (13th-19th May) celebrates the best of British and international crafts, attracting hundreds of artists, artisans, brands and galleries from around the world. For the best part of two centuries, Jaeger-LeCoultre has been championing innovation and creativity, producing extraordinary and iconic […]
