Framers like John Jones and Robin Fletcher are the undecorated heroes of the art world
You don’t want any rough edges when buying a frame for your picture – yet the new building for framers…
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Summer screenings at Grosvenor Film Festival
Author: Aoife Moriarty Taking place across June and July, the inaugural festival will see the screening of iconic film faves…
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At the Sharp End: Jason Atherton
Who is your greatest influence?Ferran Adrià and Thomas Keller — two people I admire incredibly. What is your biggest fear?Failure…
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Michael Wainwright on the history of Boodles, and how he keeps it in the family
Michael Wainwright of leading British jeweller, Boodles, discusses the challenges of keeping a family business thriving, and what makes ‘The…
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Ahead of World Gin Day, London’s best artisanal gins
DISTIL, MY BEATING HEART Early morning in Hammersmith and I’m standing in a warehouse talking to Sam Galsworthy. ‘So meet…
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Guest recipe: Gin Mare’s cocktails
In honour of world gin day this Saturday, Gin Mare have supplied us with two lovely cocktail recipes. There is…
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The hottest spots to eat out in London this summer
With the weather finally behaving here is a quick round up of some top places to enjoy the sunshine and…
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Terrific calorific dining at Fera, Claridge’s new Simon Rogan restaurant
There have only been one or two serious restaurant launches this year – one being the Chiltern Firehouse and the…
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Guest recipe: Gin Mare's cocktails
There is no better way to try and forget the World Cup than with a lovely gin-based beverage and some…
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Terrific calorific dining at Fera, Claridge's new Simon Rogan restaurant
Rogan holds two Michelin stars at L’Enclume in the Lake District and I’m sure it won’t be long before Fera…
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How to Buy the Perfect Suit
Author: Aoife Moriarty That’s why Spear’s has put together a helpful ‘How to’ guide with the aid of some of…
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Evolutionary watches from IWC Schaffhausen
Renowned for their sturdy, reliable and beautiful watches, IWC Shaffhausen has developed a new range of evolutionary timepieces. The Aquatimer…
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Review: Folk Art, Tate Britain
British Folk Art at the Tate Britain is quivering with untold stories. The pieces on display, from the giant teapots,…
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Sex, speed and steeds – why polo is for everyone
THE GAUCHO CLUB I am petrified, hurtling along at breakneck speed straight at a very large and very solid-looking wooden…
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Review of Benvenuto Cellini, ENO
It was a starry audience attending the first night of Benvenuto Cellini, primarily – of course – because Terry Gilliam…
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Oceanco produces first luxury superyacht with watertight passenger safety
The etymology of the word equanimity derives from the Latin aequus meaning balanced and animus meaning spirit or internal state.The…
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Maksters’ classic slippers with a modern flair
In the Victorian era, the traditional British slipper became extremely popular and was known as ‘the Albert slipper’ or ‘Prince…
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See the millinery stars of the future at Kensington and Chelsea College
Author: Aoife Moriarty Pop down to Kensington and Chelsea College today or tomorrow and you just might discover the next…
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Review: Dialogues des Carmelites, Royal Opera House
It was a surprise to me to learn that this production was first seen in 1997. The stark staging, the…
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Vertu’s Signature Touch: The smartphone for smart people
As clever as it is stylish, the 4G Signature Touch features high-tech characteristics such as inbuilt Dolby® Digital Plus virtual…
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