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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London Falling: An account of death, money and the upper-middle class
Patrick Radden Keefe's latest book, London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family’s Search for Truth,…
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The best luxury holiday home & villa rentals in 2026
Welcome to the Spear's ranking of the best luxury holiday home & villa rentals for high-net-worth individuals
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The best luxury travel companies in 2026
Welcome to the Spear’s rankings of the best luxury travel companies that create bespoke trips for discerning wealthy adventurers
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The best luxury travel advisers in 2026
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best luxury travel advisers who curate holidays for the rich and famous
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‘A big name with a big back story’: how Richard Mille built a €200,000 bike
The Swiss watchmaker has teamed up with Brough Superior to create the RMB01, a track-only bike limited to 150 examples…
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American automotive icon Corvette beckons in the modern age
The Corvette E-Ray is forcing a re-evaluation of European dominance in the supercar world
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How turbulent times are driving jewellery back to the Seventies
Jewellers are re-imagining the flamboyant fashions of a distinctive decade
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‘We never say “no” – unless it’s illegal’: The secret life of a Raffles butler
From marriage proposals to impromptu table tennis tournaments – the modern practitioners of the historic craft of butlering have their work…
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Property developer Daniel Shamoon on working with de Niro and bringing Nobu to Barbuda
Through his family office, the British entrepreneur is partnering with Hollywood royalty and Australian billionaire James Packer to create the…
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Inside the world of luxury ‘fertility family offices’ for UHNWs
Surrogacy is popular among HNWs, but with payments for the service forbidden in the UK, wealthy British couples are looking…
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Will Mercedes’ superyacht members’ club sink or swim?
The German carmaker's 155m floating private members' club would be different from similar offerings in several respects
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