What is the state of the London property market in 2023?
Leading property agents tell Spear’s that international UHNWs still want homes at the very top end of the super-prime market,…
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Fortnum & Mason CEO Tom Athron on why extraordinary food and drink is top of the menu
Tom Athron has an insatiable appetite for his job at the helm of a venerable British brand – but he…
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‘Owners should look for fun – not financial gain’: the Hon Harry Herbert of Highclere Thoroughbred Racing offers advice to investors who fancy a flutter
The Hon Harry Herbert, chairman and CEO of a racehorse syndication company with royal connections, reflects on the industry's wins…
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Collagen, without the needles: La Prairie rivals ‘tweakment’ results with science-backed skincare mask exclusive to Harrods
Rooted in the cellular therapy pioneered by Clinique La Prairie, the Platinum Rare Haute-Rejuvenation Mask gets under the skin –…
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Sky’s the limit for sustainable diamonds brand creating jewels out of thin air
Jewellery newcomer Skydiamond wants to disrupt the market with lab-grown diamonds that improve the environment
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Demand for premium apartments drives momentum in London’s prime residential market
A wave of world-class residential developments has boosted transactions in prime London postcodes
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Alila Kothaifuru: A new approach to sustainable luxury in the Maldives
The Alila Kothaifuru, one of the newest luxury openings in the Maldives, invites guests to do good while feeling good
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Sampling London’s most expensive set menu: is Sushi Kanesaka worth the bill?
If good sushi is a skill and great sushi is an art, then Sushi Kanesaka is sublime culinary theatre directed…
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What are branded residences? Luxury openings attract UHNWs seeking five-star hotel service at home
UHNWs have an insatiable demand for branded residences projects, which the world's preeminent hoteliers are eager to deliver
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Shangri-La Bengaluru: A luxurious haven for India’s elite
As the Indian city of Bengaluru welcomes an influx of wealthy individuals, the Shangri-La has become a haven for the…
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The new rules of diamonds are in (and less is more)
The fashion set are taking a fresh, low-key approach to how they wear diamonds
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Miguel Ángel Jiménez: when I look at myself in the mirror, I like what I see
The cigar-chomping golf icon on his love of Ferraris, mirrors and the thrill of competition
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Frieze London and Frieze Masters 2023: brush up on six highlights to see this week
The international art world descends on the capital this week for Frieze London and Frieze Masters. Here's what not to…
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Farewell, Le Gavroche: the end of an era as the Mayfair stalwart prepares to close for good
Ed Cumming pays tribute to Le Gavroche, the restaurant that changed the face of London's cuisine
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Family office investors favouring ‘passion assets’ in volatile times
Potential for profit can be just as important as personal passion when investing in luxury assets such as wine and…
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Is the Rolls-Royce Spectre the best electric car ever made?
The all-electric coupe is enormous, hugely powerful and – at around £500,000 – eye-wateringly expensive
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The 2023 Spear’s Lifestyle Indices
The Spear's lifestyle index is your best guide to advisers who can help with leisure time that is not only…
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The Spear’s Medical, Health and Wellness Indices 2023
The Spear's Medical, Health and Wellness Indices are indispensable resources for high-net-worth individuals in search of fitness, wellbeing and mental…
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Monaco Yacht Show with Richard Mille: Meet SP80, the boat set to break the world sailing speed record
SP80 is a project seven years in the making. It unveils its prototype for the first time at the 2023…
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‘Now is only the beginning’: Chef Alain Ducasse on how he went from living in a yard to gaining 21 Michelin stars
Iconic chef Alain Ducasse talks to Spear's about the moment he almost quit, why vegan food is the future, his…
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