Since graduating at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in 1995, Olivier Award winner Indira Varma hasn’t stopped working, be
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The Poetry of Time at the Rijksmuseum
This groundbreaking exhibition will challenge your idea of art and museums. The brainchild of the Rijksmuseum’s director Taco Dibbits and Frits Scholten, the carefully curated pieces have been gathered from all over the world to exhibit works within a theme, Metamorphoses by the Roman poet Publius Ovidius Naso (Ovid, 43BCE-17CE). Described as a ‘Bible for […]
A Study in Milanese Understated Luxury
With the arrival of the 2026 winter Olympics in Italy, the Park Hyat Milan is upping its game and going for gold with its Montenapoleone Suite, the epitome of quiet luxury. As one of the “big four” fashion capitals alongside London, Paris and New York, the city of Milan has no shortage of luxury accommodation […]
Exceptional jewellery for St Valentine’s
Romance takes many forms – in diamonds cut with intent, gemstones rich in colour and designs that sit close to the skin. Each piece in this edit tells its own story, chosen for the care, craftsmanship and emotion behind it. HARRY WINSTON – EMERALD TIMEPIECE Inspired by the emerald-cut diamond shape – a signature form in the […]
How the New CEO is Reviving the Legendary Watchmaker's Fortunes
Sharply dressed, engaging and enthusiastic about all things Breguet, CEO Gregory Kissling is a man on a mission. It is no secret in the watch world that the jewel in the Swatch Group crown has not performed as it would have been expected over the last few years. But cometh the hour, and cometh the […]
Six Interpretations in Modern Watchmaking
In Chinese astrology, the Horse represents vitality, independence and unrestrained drive. The Fire Horse, arriving on 17th February 2026, amplifies those traits with intensity and ambition. Watchmakers have responded in kind; some through astronomical complexity, others through material innovation or pure decorative theatre. Each of the six timepieces presented here captures a different facet of […]
From Castaway Fantasies to High-Energy Escapes
Whether your idea of romance is a picnic on a deserted island, an intimate candlelit dinner, a barefoot ceremony at sunset or a day spent swimming and snorkelling, the Maldives offers a version of love for every couple. From secluded luxury to shared experiences designed to bring you closer, these four island stays show how […]
From Art-Deco Glamour to Michelin-Starred Views – Four Unforgettable Date Night Hotspots
Valentine’s Day in London is an invitation to create an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re marking new love or many years together, a thoughtfully chosen restaurant can set the mood and become part of the memory. From century-inspired glamour and elevated American retro fare to sweeping city panoramas and Italian sophistication,
How “Jaws” became the shark's greatest champion
When Jaws was released half a century ago, it instantly sank its teeth into our consciousness – and has never loosened its grip. Steven Spielberg’s gripping masterpiece follows three mismatched men – aquaphobic Chief Brody (Roy Scheider), passionate ichthyologist Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) and salty shark fisherman Quint (Robert Shaw) – hunting the
How science is reshaping what – and how – we eat.
In Future of Food, the Science Museum delivers a compelling deep-dive into how science and innovation are revolutionising the way we grow, cook, and consume food. With more than 100 thought-provoking objects on display – from 3,500-year-old Egyptian sourdough to lab-grown beef steak and cricket burgers – the free exhibition
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A Descent into Cantonese Culinary Theatre
Over 20 years ago, China Tang opened its doors in London, at one of the most emblematic hotels of the capital: The Dorchester. Since then, it has built a reputation for serving some of the finest Cantonese food outside China. The experience starts long before the starters. Descend into a
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American Retro-Comfort with a Mayfair Polish
Secluded behind the British luxury leather goods shop, Tanner Krolle, this speakeasy-style American restaurant has become a magnet for the young and beautiful of Mayfair. The proposition is quite fun: retro-diner food reimagined as fine dining. In décor and ambience, Automat offers an intimate setting to while away the evening.
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A Michelin Escape Above the City
Elegant, minimalistic, magnificent. These are three words that immediately come to mind when I think of my recent experience at the Michelin-starred Angler Rooftop, quietly hidden on the seventh floor of the South Place Hotel in the City. Designed by Conran and Partners, the space oozes sophistication. Clean lines and
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Eat, Sip and Savour Your Way Through Canada’s Capital
Ottawa is a city best experienced through its flavours, a culinary landscape that brings together heritage, cosmopolitan creativity and proudly Canadian ingredients. Over just two days, you can explore bustling markets, chic dining rooms, artisanal cafés and some of the country’s most forward-thinking kitchens. Here is your curated gourmet itinerary.
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Mercedes-Benz and Henry Poole
Marcus Breitschwerdt carries the calm assurance of a man whose task is nothing short of guarding 138 years of history. Since 2022, he has been CEO of Mercedes-Benz Heritage GmbH, the company responsible for preserving and evolving the brand’s extraordinary automotive legacy. Simon Cundey, meanwhile, is the seventh-generation custodian of
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A soulful reset on Croatia's Island of Hvar
After six exhilarating, exhausting months touring with Now That’s What I Call a Musical, my mind was racing, my body ached, and sleep had become elusive. When invited to Croatia’s Maslina Resort on Hvar for their “Disconnect to Reconnect” retreat, I accepted faster than you can say “lights, camera, action.”
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Reinvented glamour on Costa del Sol
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Puerto Banús – fringed by superyachts, designer boutiques and the sparkling Mediterranean – Ocean Club Marbella has long stood as the benchmark for pool‑club sophistication. For 2025, it ushers in a new era with a comprehensive renovation that elevates every aspect of the experience. Stepping
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Engineering luxury for the next generation of collectors
According to Merriam-Webster, to be “on the vanguard” means to be at the forefront of a movement or development. Vanguart, a luxury watch brand emerging from the Swiss valleys, embodies this perfectly. From inception, it has focused on pioneering horology and harnessing the diverse skill sets of its founders. Formed
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The celebrity effect on the value of watches
From Novak Djokovic and Hublot to Leo di Caprio and Rolex or Zendaya and Bulgari, luxury timepieces have long been part of the star-studded spotlight. But just how much does a celebrity association actually boost the value of a watch? That’s the million-dollar question – or in some cases, much more.
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Breaking all the rules
After witnessing the long queues to the Studio Underd0g stand snaking around the London venue for British Watchmakers’ Day back in March, our Editor-in-Chief Julia Pasarón couldn’t resist finding out more about the man causing the disruption: Richard Benc. Richard ended up in watchmaking more out of chance than passion.
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Humanity’s boldest messenger carries our hopes across the Cosmic Sea
There is something intrinsically romantic about a lone spacecraft drifting through the infinite horizon. It valiantly continues to communicate, even if its time is finite. In February this year, travelling at 61,197 km/h (38,026 mph) relative to the sun, Voyager 1 crossed the 25-billion-kilometre mark (about 15.6 billion miles) from
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The famed Italian fashion house and Axiom Space reach next frontier
Space is an unforgiving environment. It is cold and inhospitable and has no understanding of fashion designers and their processes. There is no “air kissing” in the vacuum of space. Yet, in October 2024, at the International Astronautical Congress, Axiom Space and Prada revealed the flight design of the Axiom
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Bigorexia, the reverse form of anorexia plaguing male teenagers
Bigorexia in teenagers is growing at an alarming pace. This form of reverse anorexia is described as the obsession with achieving a bulky and heavily muscled body, often resulting in unhealthy changes in diet, obsessively going to the gym, social isolation and in some cases, taking dangerous steroids which can
Conservation
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A plea to put an end to bottom trawling in our seas
Ocean, Sir David Attenborough’s latest documentary, exposes the curse of modern-day industrial fishing: bottom trawling. Sir David cannot contain his anger. This highly destructive practice is laying waste to marine life all over the globe. It involves gigantic trawlers pulling a massive metal beam across the ocean floor and driving
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The unsung hero of the environment turns 60
Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species provides a vital service to us all. It is the world’s most far-reaching information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species, watching over them with the care of a doting parent. It
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The search for the elusive Jacquot, the emerald island’s national bird
A few months ago I went birdwatching to St Lucia in search of the elusive Jacquot, the island’s national bird, and learnt about biodiversity, endangered species and the power of environmental activism. My wife and I are nearing the end of an eight-hour hike up a vertiginous mountain trail. We
Philanthropy
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The Bicester Collection Celebrates Trailblazing Women Entrepreneurs
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
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Pedal Power Drives Breakthroughs at The Royal Marsden
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
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A Mayfair Club’s Verdant Philanthropy
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
