Why Zoom couldn’t kill the business card
As we return to the office and establish a ‘new normal’ of workplace etiquette, don’t underestimate the power of the…
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Prima & Ultima unveils a storied selection of rare single malts
Whisky collectors have a rare opportunity to get their hands on the second release of Prima & Ultima, a limited…
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How the Patek Philippe Calatrava became interesting again
Patek Philippe’s latest update of its classic Calatrava retains its refined features, but under the bonnet it has added plenty…
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Max Johnson on Amankila, Bali: ‘Exudes luxury and comfort’
Set in the foothills of Mount Agung above a private beach, Amankila or ‘Peaceful Hill’ exudes luxury and comfort, combining…
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The Spear’s shopping guide: Enter the age of Monocouture
Once upon a time summer fashion meant bright colours, but this season is all about monochrome. During SS21 shows, Chanel…
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Life is to be enjoyed rather than endured. Part of that is being able to wear a seasonally specific shirt
Life is to be enjoyed rather than endured and part of that enjoyment is being able to wear a seasonally…
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Brasserie of Light restaurant review: ‘Straddling the line between trendy and classic’
Selfridges’ Martin Brudnizki-designed, Damien Hirst-adorned brasserie is an ideal spot for instagrammers and fine-diners alike Selfridges in 2021 is a…
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LSE director Baroness Minouche Shafik: ‘Changes in attitudes opens the possibility of rethinking the social contract’
Baroness Minouche Shafik, director of the London School of Economics, on our broken social contract I started thinking about the…
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A world of difference
As a resident, whenever you return from a day ashore, an overland journey or perhaps time spent away on business,…
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Accelerated aging of whisky: Just because you can, it doesn’t mean you should
New technology that accelerates the aging of whisky shows us that just because you can do something, it doesn’t mean…
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Sean Bean – The Spear’s Midas interview
Actor Sean Bean on his first pay cheque, blockbuster roles, and how his love of nature blossomed over lockdown How…
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Why Boss & Co’s first new gun in more than a century is worth the wait
London gunmaker Boss & Co has produced its first new gun in more than 100 years. An ingenious feature makes…
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Emma Manners, Duchess of Rutland, on her new podcast, how to use one’s title – and ‘things that go bump in the night’
Emma Manners, Duchess of Rutland, on her new podcast, how to use one’s title – and ‘things that go bump…
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From Beaches to Bunkers: An Outdoor Life in Portugal’s Playground
New private residences at the newly renovated 5* Wyndham Grand Algarve, Quinta Do Lag offer exceptional hotel living and an…
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Are X-Shore’s fully-electric boats what the marine world has been waiting for?
Swedish eco-entrepreneur and founder of X Shore Konrad Bergström believes he has a hit on his hands. His fully electric,…
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How FP Journe became ‘catnip to the horological hardcore’
Fed up with ‘making pearls for swine’, FP Journe struck out on his own. Today his extraordinary, original timepieces can…
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Bobbi Brown’s Endless influence
Bobbi Brown on her new venture Jones Road Beauty, and working with street artist Endless Bobbi Brown’s New Jersey annex/studio…
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The last hurrah of the Lotus Elise, a pioneering standard bearer for purity and engagement
This year Lotus will cease production of its legendary Elise after a 25-year run – but not before a last…
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‘Superjumbo dead? No. I’d buy the lot if I could’ – Why Emirates boss Sir Tim Clark is betting on the future of luxury aviation
With most airlines rushing to scrap the double-decker Airbus A380, Emirates boss Sir Tim Clark is flying in the opposite…
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Discover outstanding quality and value in Bordeaux wine
Sponsored: A new wave of Bordeaux winemakers is challenging outdated perceptions, writes Irenie Forshaw Bordeaux’s rich history has secured its…
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