All quiet in the great mall of China
China used to be a licence to print money for luxury brands, but that has come to an abrupt halt
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J K Rowling and the magic of her writing ‘shed’
Authors have traditionally been seen as 'gardeners' or 'architects' but J K Rowling puts forward a new metaphor for the…
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The blossoming relationship between a private jet company and a yacht maker
From the magazine: The customers of Flexjet and Ferretti will enjoy access to shared ‘curated events’ at major boat shows…
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Bacchus to the future: the wines future generations will – and won’t – be drinking
From the magazine: Jonathan Ray predicts what the wine industry of the future will look like
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‘I was scared to come to London’: Chef Yannick Alléno reflects on one year of Pavyllon
The legendary chef reflects on London's reputation, training the next generation and why the industry he loves can be 'brutal'
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Dior and Dion at Nammos Dubai: Visiting the world’s highest-earning restaurant
Nammos Dubai, the unashamedly opulent restaurant within the Four Seasons, is the world’s highest-earning restaurant with a months-long waitlist. Spear's…
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Crown jewels: How royal palaces and family history inspired Boghossian’s majestic new collection
From the magazine: Albert Boghossian, CEO of the sixth-generation Swiss jewellery maison, reveals how his latest designs draw on the…
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Off the beaten path: The Greek island of Folegandros is an undiscovered gem
From the magazine: The tiny Greek island is in the international spotlight thanks to the opening of a new five-star…
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This residential superyacht promises UHNWs high luxury on the high seas
A floating haven for adventurous UHNWs, the Ulyssia is slated to be the latest at-sea community for HNW residents wishing…
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Set-jetting: HNW seek out holiday destinations seen on screen
Leading travel service providers have reported an uptick in HNW clients seeking bespoke itineraries inspired by their favourite film and…
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Best nannies, domestic staff and nursing care 2024
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking for high-net-worth individuals and families in the UK
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Where to buy bespoke engagement rings in London
Whether you opt for an independent designer or a big name, creating the perfect bespoke engagement ring for you takes…
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Gallerist Pearl Lam: a champion of Asian contemporary art
Gallerist and curator Pearl Lam relishes her role as a champion of Asian contemporary art, despite the Western market’s sluggish…
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Sotheby’s to hold first-ever auction dedicated exclusively to champagne
Champagne and wine from billionaire businessman Pierre Chen's legendary cellar will be auctioned in Paris as part of a series…
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Kioku: a unique Japanese dining experience
Michelin-starred sushi master Endo Kazutoshi heads the latest restaurant opening at The OWO
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One Aldwych: A buzzy gateway to London’s West End
Occupying an Edwardian building conceived by the architects behind The Ritz and the RAC Club, the privately-owned One Aldwych delivers…
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How Flygreen is ascending into the future of private aviation
Spear’s speaks to Flygreen’s VP of operations, Pascal Couture-Tremblay
Stegosaurus expected to fetch $6 million in Sotheby’s auction
The ‘finest’ stegosaurus specimen ever to be auctioned is expected to fetch up to $6 million when it goes under…
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Forget the search for a ‘wonder pill’, this is how to boost brain health
Spear's 500 Live 2024: A quick-fix solution to maximising brain health and longevity might be on the horizon, but there…
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The best luxury rehab centres for UHNWs
The best luxury rehab centres in the world offer unmatched levels of medical care and safety, while not compromising on…
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