Johannes Vermeer
For the first time in the history of the Rijksmuseum, the largest-ever retrospective exhibition of Vermeer has been organised, with the collaboration of the Mauritshuis in The Hague. Johannes Vermeer (1632–1675) is, without a doubt, one of the most significant artists of the 17th century. Both museums conducted exhaustive research about Vermeer’s artistry, his motivations […]
A New Kind Of Desire
At an exclusive event last week at their revamped boutique in Mayfair, the new SV Lansdowne Edition car was revealed. The latest SUV from the SV Bespoke division of the British manufacturer is proof positive that true luxury is in high demand these days. Perhaps we should rather speak about the redefinition of luxury, which […]
Lynn Calder
It’s an indisputable fact that women are making serious headway in high-level roles at the top of traditionally male-dominated industries – and Lynn Calder is certainly one woman doing just that. At the close of last year, the 45-year-old Scot was appointed CEO of Ineos Automotive, the fledgling car-building arm of the giant Ineos Group founded […]
In Between Seasons
February and March are those months during which one is tired of their winter clothes but most days it is still too cold to go around in full spring outfits. Shopping around for a few new season pieces and digging out some gems from vintage stores, you can put together a fabulous and stylish wardrobe […]
A Long Running Affair
Most whisky enthusiasts will know Macallan, however, an appreciation of its long and rich history should also be acknowledged. In 19th-century Scotland, the Crown was steadily increasing the taxes for whisky distillers which eventually drove many of them underground. Illegal distilleries were common, and they were churning out sub-standard variations due to their fear of […]
When Doctors Get It Wrong
We all trust in doctors to diagnose whatever is wrong with us when we feel ill. After years of training, perhaps some form of specialisation, we have confidence that a doctor will be able to pinpoint the cause of the ailment and prescribe a way to fix it. Understandably, as there might be a miscommunication […]
Rituals of Emotion
The Riviera Maya on the East Coast of Mexico is home to some of the best beaches in the world; turquoise blue water, sparkling-white sand and vibrant coral reefs. You’d struggle to find a better place to unwind and forget the stresses of everyday life. At the heart of the region, in Playa del Carmen, […]
Julio Le Parc
Argentine-born Julio Le Parc is a major figure in art history. As a leading experimental artist, precursor of Kinetic Art and Op Art, he was a founding member of the Groupe de Recherche d’Art Visuel (GRAV). In 1966, he received the Grand Prize for Painting at the 33rd Venice Biennale and the Konex Award from […]
Joint Ecstasy
The 1970s, in the luxury world, were a time of excess. Fashion looked to exaggerate the bohemian style of the late 1960s with flared trousers, wide collars, and excessively patterned coloured fabrics. At the other extreme, the Halston, Missoni and Diane von Furstenberg-clad crowds were part of the disco era of dance floors and glitter, […]
The Wealth of Nature
For most of recorded history, the study of economics was understood to be a branch of natural philosophy, and not as a branch of “science” or, more particularly, mathematics, as it has now become. Economic activity and money itself were considered as an extension of the natural order, and the standards that nature imposes upon […]
