Audemars Piguet takes home coveted top prize at ‘Oscars of watchmaking’ in Geneva
The esteemed Swiss manufacturer took home the prestigious 'Aiguille d'Or' prize as watchmakers were recognised for innovation and style at…
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Raising a glass to sherry: this underrated drink is finally gaining recognition in the luxury market
Languishing in the shadows for too long in the UK, sherry is entering the luxe market with some wonderful one-off…
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Picasso ‘golden muse’ masterpiece sells for $139.4 million in record-breaking New York sale
A 'masterpiece' executed on a grand scale, Picasso’s vivid portrait of his mistress wearing a wristwatch beat its estimate to…
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Watch auction ends in dramatic fashion as UAE collector wins both star George Daniels lots
The 'horological masterpieces', including a watch made for protégé Roger W Smith, sparked a heated bidding war at Sotheby's Geneva
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New online wine auction platform prepares to take on industry power-players
London-based Hedonism Wines, which co-founded HIDE, will hold its first sale on 13 November
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Harrods Interior Design brings high-level luxury to prime London apartments
Harrods Interior Design, helmed by Letitia Fitzgibbon, was enlisted to bring flawless taste and international brand recognition to the £6.95…
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Ollie Dabbous, HIDE restaurant’s co-founder and executive chef, on climbing the kitchen ladder
From working summer jobs in kitchens while at school to founding HIDE and a residency at Coral Reef Club, Ollie…
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The ultimate luxury festive gift guide for her
Crystal-encrusted clutches and cosy cashmere coats are among the highlights in this carefully curated gift guide for her
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UK supercar sales in the slow lane as luxury market feels impact of high interest rates
After years of growth, the number of supercars on Britain's roads has stalled as rising interest rates drive a slowdown…
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Claridge’s Restaurant celebrates the Art Deco glamour of this Mayfair grande dame
Chef Coalin Finn brings a menu of refined classics to this sophisticated addition to Mayfair's dining scene
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Taste of Tuscany arrives in London with limited-edition truffle menu at The Goring
Three culinary titans from Britain and Italy have come together to craft a limited-edition, seven-course menu to be served at…
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‘Remarkable’ Ombersley Court collection of art and furniture curated over 400 years is to be sold in rare auction
‘Ombersley Court: The Collection of Lord and Lady Sandys’ at Christie's London offers collectors an opportunity to purchase pieces of…
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Inside Brooklands at The Peninsula London: an essential pit-stop for fans of Concorde and classic cars
British motoring and aviation heritage meets futuristic design at Brooklands, from the architecture dream team behind Chiltern Firehouse and KOKO
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Could this Macallan 1926 really become the most expensive whisky ever sold? Experts unbottle their opinions
The auction of a rare Macallan 1926 at Sotheby's London next month will attract global interest from buyers still riding…
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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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