Forget product – luxury is now about privacy, trust and emotional value
At Spear’s 500 Live, a panel of luxury experts cautioned brands against price spikes and prioritising sales over relationships
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Just ‘stay alive for the next 10 years’ – anti-ageing drugs are coming, says billionaire investor
Spear’s 500 Live panellists highlight that advances in biological interventions in healthcare mean that the first ‘truly anti-ageing drugs’ are…
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Bonheur by Matt Abé offers an ingredient-led approach to modern French dining in Mayfair
The new opening sees Gordon Ramsay alumnus Matt Abé bring a refined take on modern French dining to the capital
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Kentucky Derby: why George Soros and other investors bet big on ‘the most exciting two minutes in sport’
Demand for steeds capable of winning America’s most famous horse race has sent bloodstock prices and stud fees soaring
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‘To balance royalty with modernity, I trust my instinct’: Hugo Burnand on photographing the King – and his family
Royal photographer Hugo Burnand on the art of the image, how he got his big break – and why his…
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Skincare entrepreneur Irene Forte on longevity and life as ‘Lady Good Deal’
The hospitality scion tells Spear's about building her own brand, looking after the planet and the joy of finding a…
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Does Lamborghini’s newest supercar live up to its forebears?
Lamborghini’s new Temerario boasts a dizzying 10,000 rpm – but is it worth the briefest of thrills?
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How Merlot became Bordeaux’s quiet investment darling
Once dismissed by critics and consumers alike, Merlot is now reappearing at the centre of some of Bordeaux’s most sought-after…
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Aiming for the future: how shooting balances tradition and modernity
As the number of licensed gun owners has shrunk over the past few years, shooting companies are working to modernise…
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Turning the dial: How Piaget is reviving its famed past
Once a flamboyant favourite of the jetset, Piaget lost its mojo for a while. Now it’s undergoing a renaissance.
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The ‘Italian Elvis’ on performing for princes, billionaires and rock royalty
Alessandro Ristori ’ is adored by party crowds from Monaco to Costa Smeralda – but one London venue has won…
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Superyacht maker latest to defy London wealth ‘exodus’ with new Mayfair showroom
Italian boat builder Sanlorenzo has joined other luxury brands by investing in a London retail presence, despite tax rises and…
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‘If wealth is an achievement, why hide it?’: How the new class of UHNWs is swapping etiquette for confidence
As the ranks of billionaires swell with self-made men (and women), a new etiquette of class and manners is developing
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The best cosmetic surgeons in 2026
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best cosmetic surgeons known for their precision, discretion and dedication to excellence
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The best non-surgical cosmetic practitioners in 2026
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best non-surgical cosmetic practitioners, including providers of fillers and botox
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‘There is a luxury in knowing where your clothes come from’: Nadja Swarovski on doing good for the world – and for business
Nadja Swarovski, chair emeritus of the Swarovski Foundation, on collaborations with fashion royalty and the luxury of clothing with provenance
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Is Clifford Street the new Mount Street?
Once a mere link between Savile Row and Bond Street, Clifford Street has quietly assembled a new brigade of elegance,…
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Experts question appeal of Sotheby’s deferred payment option for sellers
The international auction house is offering to pay 7 per cent interest to sellers who delay receiving payment for at…
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How Taylor Swift brought back antique diamonds
Antique diamonds are back – and it’s (partly) down to Taylor Swift
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Land of the rising ash: a journey through Japan’s volcanoes
Luxury travel takes many forms, discovers Rory Ross, amid eruptions and earthquakes in a remote corner of Japan
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