Luxury under the microscope: How independent media is challenging fashion’s power players
Luxury’s power-players are being held to account by scrappy new media start-ups. John Arlidge reports
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Edmond de Rothschild sailing team launches ‘flying trimaran’ after secretive two-year build
Edmond de Rothschild has unveiled Gitana 18, a radical new 32-metre trimaran that signals the next chapter in the group’s…
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Ultra-luxury hotels double down on high-net-worth travellers
As mass-market travel slows, high-end brands are reshaping their offerings around exclusivity, bespoke services and premium pricing to capture the…
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Mokuti Etosha: A new vision of luxury safari in Namibia
Namibia is emerging as one of Africa’s most distinctive luxury safari experiences, defined by vast landscapes, intimate wildlife encounters and…
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Luke Scarratt: Putting mental health at the centre of family law
Spear's award winner 2025: Payne Hicks Beach senior associate Luke Scarratt credits mentorship – particularly from Baroness Shackleton – as…
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The best athletic clubs and gyms in 2026
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best athletic clubs and gyms in London that offer elite services and tailored…
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The best health clubs and spas in London in 2026
Welcome to the Spear's rankings of the top spas and health clubs in London that cater to the city's rich…
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The best later living and retirement homes in 2026
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best later living facilities and retirement homes that blend nursing care with luxury
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The best wellbeing and rehabilitation centres in 2026
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best health retreats & rehabilitation centres for HNW individuals and high-profile figures
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The best private members’ clubs in 2026
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best private members' clubs that offer privacy and luxury in equal measure to…
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The best wellbeing & rehabilitation specialists in 2026
Welcome to the Spear's ranking of the top wellbeing & rehabilitation specialists who take care of both physical and emotional…
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The best life and performance coaches in 2026
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best life and performance coaches who offer personalised strategies to help UHNWs achieve…
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As snow becomes scarcer, billionaires turn skiing private
With the skiing industry at a crossroads, a new phenomenon is gathering momentum in the US – exclusive private resorts
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Stylish Japanese cuisine in the heart of London
Aqua Kyoto heralds in the arrival of theatre season with an electrifying new cocktail menu
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Revealed: This is Dubai’s best restaurant
Iliana at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab offers a fresh take on Greek-inspired cuisine and views unlike anywhere else in Dubai
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A very last-minute luxury Christmas gift guide
Worry not, last-minute luxury shoppers – this down-to-the-wire gift guide could just save your Christmas
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Why US billionaires keep betting big on British football
British football has become a magnet for US capital. We explore what drives this appeal
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François-Henry Bennahmias and the Honourable Merchants Group
After stepping away from Audemars Piguet, François-Henry Bennahmias turned his attention to THMG, launching an incubator programme and new ventures…
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Mazarine: coastal French dining breezes into Mayfair
Le Gavroche’s former head chef brings welcome lightness to Hanover Square
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Inside the ‘fastest jet since Concorde’
Spear’s was invited to inspect Bombardier’s Global 8000, to see how record-breaking speed is being matched by comfort and connectivity
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