Born into a family full of creative and intellectual talent Ruby has written produced and directed her own short films for years
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Kandinsky, Münter and the Blue Rider
Tate Modern, in collaboration with Lenbachhaus Munich, has curated an exhibition that stands as a true testament to The Blue Rider (Der Blaue Reiter), a movement key to the development of German expression. Revolving around Wassily Kandinsky and Gabriele Münter, this group of artists also encouraged, nurtured, and expanded the movement of abstract painting in […]
Skincare products worth persevering with
As holidays end and the festive glow fades away, many of us find ourselves looking in the mirror and realising that there is a price to pay for the Christmas excesses. Redness, dry skin, and opaque complexion are just a few of the consequences of a couple of weeks of indulging on alcohol, rich foods […]
All you need to know about the most precious of green gems
Emeralds are the birthstone of May, the month-long association with peace, serenity, and the renewal that comes with the changing of the seasons. As such, they are associated with love, hope, fertility and rebirth. They formed in the belly of Earth as far back as three billion years ago, when our planet was a water […]
The making of a master
In a studio-workshop at the bottom of her west London garden is a white jeweller’s workbench that was built for Sabine Roemer by her uncle Werner when she was 15 years old and deeply committed to becoming a jeweller. At this bench, she has created framed animal artworks for Nelson Mandela, the Prince of Wales […]
As unique as The Cotswolds
The Cotswolds is a bucolic picture postcard of fantasy English villages gilded honey stone hamlets with verdant greens where the vicar might umpire cricket matches red telephone boxes gastro pubs and cutesy cottages Farrow amp Balled to within an inch of their life Which leads us to the long wheelbase only top of the Range Rover SV which is exactly the hellip
Luxury, conservation and sustainability in paradise
Amilla Maldives is a luxury resort developed on a natural island nestled within the Baa Atoll a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Maldives On arrival I was welcomed by General Manager Narelle McDougal for whom conservation sustainability and accessibility are top priorities I ve been in hospitality all my professional life and it always annoyed me hellip
Mad cooking in the heart of the Black Forest
Chef de cuisine Viktoria Viki Fuchs is the sixth generation to run the Romantik Hotel and Spielweg restaurant in Germany s upper Münstertal But she s doing it her way with sister Kristin husband Johannes and a fresh Asian twist Wild boar dim sum says Viki of the meal guests
Changing the economics of deforestation
In 2019 I visited northern Peru to travel to an area of rainforest that had at one time seemed destined to disappear I was part of a team supporting a successful conservation project in the Amazon known as the Alto Mayo REDD+ Project set up in 2008 by Conservation International
In pursuit of the Northern Lights
Since the beginning of human history the elusive Northern Lights have inspired artists and puzzled scientists in equal measure As we reach the peak of a solar cycle in 2024 chances of witnessing the spellbinding spectacle of the Aurora Borealis dramatically increase In this article our Editor in Chief Julia
Gourmet
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Yoxman returns in 2024
It s that time of year again for the epicurean treat of Yoxman Those of you who don t know what Yoxman is about read on Following previous sell out events over the past two years Yoxman a one of a kind event promises to deliver a gastronomic four day
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The best of the Med in the heart of Mayfair
Over the millennia Gaia the primordial Greek goddess of all life mother of the Titans and grandmother of the Olympian gods has inspirited all sorts of artists from poets to painters and even the odd philosopher In this case she moved Russian hospitality entrepreneur Evgeny Kuzin and British Nigerian Chef
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Wines to enjoy and impress this Christmas
A lot of emphasis is put in the food we eat in the festive season We spend entire evenings looking at cooking books ordering exotic ingredients in advance and negotiating the murderous environment of supermarkets in the days before Christmas to secure the best and freshest foods for our beloved
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French exuberance in the heart of The City
Success goes with caviar as strawberries go with cream Caribbean sun with piña coladas and gin with tonic Caviar House amp Prunier the only caviar retailer in the world that produces its own caviar have just opened a fully fledged restaurant in the heart of the City of London Located
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Bicester Village and Collagerie Art Shop support local charities
Christmas shopping can be a daunting experience not suitable for the faint hearted Aware of how off putting the idea of wrestling other shoppers for the last must have item and queueing at tills can be Bicester Village invites its customers to a very different experience In collaboration with Collagerie
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Lounging as an art form
Sofas designed to enable the sitter to adopt multiple positions have a long illustrious pedigree Charles and Ray Eames s freeform La Chaise of 1948 allowed the user to sit upright curl up recline or sprawl De Sede s idiosyncratic yet stylish DS 1025 Terrazza sofa dreamt up in 1974
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The most enticing fragrances for the colder months
Smell is one of the most powerful senses It can create an identity evoke memories bring back a forgotten emotion Most people have a favourite fragrance for the spring summer and a different one for the colder months of the year usually heavier and sweeter Our deputy editor Lavinia Dickson
Business
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Chitra Stern, co-founder, Martinhal Group
Chitra Stern possesses that calm charisma often seen in experienced business leaders Proud but modest she plays down the enormity of what she and her husband Roman have achieved since they undertook their first real estate project and hotel in Ireland The hotel belonged to my husband s family she
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Leading leaders
Andrea Scherz comes from a long line of hoteliers His grandfather took over Gstaad Palace which under Andrea s leadership is thriving His talent and ability were first recognised by the industry when he was elected to the board of Swiss Deluxe Hotels And in January 2022 he was appointed
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Bugatti explores the principles at the heart of luxury
Bugatti s first Luxury Summit held at Château Saint Jean in Molsheim once home to Ettore Bugatti himself on the 14th of June was designed to explore trends in luxury present and future Guest speakers included experts and CEOs of leading luxury brands and the compere and host were Rebecca
Science
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Quantum mechanics
Quantum mechanics QM is the study of matter and energy at the microscopic level QM makes bizarre predictions about how matter works For example quantum entanglement occurs when two or more particles become correlated such that measuring the state of one instantaneously affects the state of the other even if
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A physiotherapist’s view on the importance of good posture
With the rise in desk based jobs and digital dependence our posture often falls victim to the demands of the workplace A sedentary lifestyle prolonged hours hunched over screens and poor sitting positions have led to a significant increase in back and neck problems among working professionals As an extended
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A Nutritionist's Guide to Autumn Care
As the crisp autumn air sets in it 8217 s not just our wardrobe that needs a change our skin and hair also require extra care and nourishment As a nutritionist I 8217 ve witnessed the profound impact that diet can have on our outward appearance In this article I
Conservation
- Conservation
Creating circularity and ‘second life’ products
As we are seeing such severe changes in climates across the globe it is time for us to question our consumer and shopping habits We should look for brands that are creative sustainable and committed to be positive agents of change in what concerns the future of our planet Circularity
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Eco-conscious companies turn to beekeeping
A couple of months ago I wrote an article on the plight of bees and one of the questions I asked was what people in metropolitan areas such as London could do to promote this cause so following a chat with our Editor in Chief we decided to do a
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The tiny guardians of life on our planet
As a child growing up in New Zealand and running around fields barefoot bees used to scare me only because they stung when I accidentally trod on one Little did I know that these sweet little Anthophila were just going about their daily business of pollinating ensuring that our already
Philanthropy
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Bulgari and Save The Children celebrate their enduring partnership
With the world so often in turmoil it s often the children who are the most vulnerable and that gives even deeper meaning to the long running partnership between Bulgari and Save The Children Since 2009 the time honored Italian jewelry house has stood side by side with the children
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Bicester Village and Collagerie Art Shop support local charities
Christmas shopping can be a daunting experience not suitable for the faint hearted Aware of how off putting the idea of wrestling other shoppers for the last must have item and queueing at tills can be Bicester Village invites its customers to a very different experience In collaboration with Collagerie
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The Syrian mermaid singing for the rights of refugees
It is not every day that one meets an Olympic athlete international political activist UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador one of Time magazine s 100 most influential people in the world catwalk model and luxury brand ambassador who just to make your jaw drop even further achieved all of that by the
